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THE MASONIC MAGAZINE
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS .
" The first number of this magazine , issued by Bro . George Kenning , at the offices ofthe Freemason , has reached us , and bears evidence of careful editorial supervision . We have attentivelperused the contents , and have no hesitation
y in saying that it has a legitimate claim upon the consideration of the Craft at home and abroad . The articles are well written , and cannot fail to interest those for whose special delectation it is designed . In future numbers the introduction
of a few short notes upon current events m the Masonic world would be to the reader an acceptable feature . "— Sunday Times , July 20 th .
" The magazine has begun well , and the immense popularity of the Order is perhaps one of the best guarantees of its success . "—Nor ill Norfolk and Yarmouth Constitutionalist , July 19 th .
" There are several contributions of a nature tending to interest Freemasons , and by this body the publication will , doubtless , be well patronized . "— North IFilts Herald , July roth . "We need not , however , run through the
whole ofthe articles , which make up the number , but would merely add that the affair is well got up , and deserving of success . "—Norwich Argus , July , 1873-" Societies and customs , such as those
connected with Freemasionry , have a curious and hig hly interesting history , and the present magazine bids fair to provide valuable sketches of their past and present condition . "—Nottingham Dail y Guardian , July 18 th .
" All the articles are well written and interesting . "—Orkney Herald , July 9 th . "The first number is full of promise and full of interest . Such a magazine will supply a great want in the Masonic world . "—Poole and South
Western Herald , July 17 th . "The "Masonic Magazine" undoubtedly possesses many attractions which Masonic readers will not fail to appreciate . "—Somerset County Herald , July ioth .
" We have great pleasure 111 commending it to the notice of the Masonic brethren as being a first-class magazine . —Ryde News , July iyth . "It deserves commendation , and is likely to receive a cordial reception . "—Smith It ' alcs Weekly
Telegram , July nth . " The entire contents will be of great interest to the Masonic reader . "—Staffordshire Daily Sentinel , July 15 th .
"It will no doubt , be welcomed b y all members of the Craft "—Stroud News , Aug . Sth . " The magazine is intended to give a monthl y digest of Freemasonry in all its branches , and the first number is very promising . "—Western Daily Mercury , July 18 th .
" If it continues to as ably edited , and to con tain as good articles , the " Alasonic Magazine " will soon take an influential position among magazine literature . We wish Bro . Kenning every success in his new enterprise . "—lligUm
Advertiser , July 19 th , "It comes forward under the sanction of the highest authorities in the Craft , and numbers among its contributors the most eminent living writers and workers in Masonry . "—Sunderland Times , Aug . ist .
"The magazine will doubtless be hailed with satisfaction by the members ofthe Craft , for it is full of historical lore of the past , and the doings of the present . "—Torquay Director !/ , July 2 , 3 rd
"There are several other matters pertaining to . the Order , and we anticipate a successful career for the enterprise . " - —Freeman ' s E . ielcr Flying Post , July 2 . 3 rd .
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" It deserves to become exceedingly ; popular . — Clifton Chronicle , July i 6 th . " It will be hailed with delight by all who feel interested in the wide-spread progress of the
grand principles of the Order , or require information on its beneficent and mysterious unfoldings and developments . It affords interesting subjects for consideration to the general reader . "—Draper , July iSth .
"We confidently recommend this periodical to the notice of our Masonic readers . It is truly marvellous how such a beautifully printed work can be produced at the price , and to ensure a profitable return to the proprietor , it will lequire , and we do not doubt it will achieve , an extensive circulation . "—Dunfermline Journal , July 26 th .
"It is very ably edited , and amongst its contributors are many of the most eminent English and foreign writers onFreemasonry . "—Eversham Journal , July 19 th .
" A careful inspection of its contents justifies the expectation that it will be well supported . It is cheap , neatly got up , and smartly written , while all subjects of interest to Masons , seem to receive full attention . "—Galloway Gazelle , July 12 th .
" We are satisfied , that it is edited by a gentleman that displays great literary ability , combined with a most thorough and masterly treatment of his subject . We repeat , re have derived great pleasure and informal ! 01 com the perusal of this clever magazine , ana 've therefore every
confidence in recommending . ' o our readers 'Gateshead Observer , July 26 th . "The first number is a most creditable specimen , and if succeeding issues are as good , the ' Magazine' will have a satisfactory circulation . "
—Grant ham Journal , July 19 th . " The new monthly opens . veil with an inter esting paper on the present position of Englisl Freemasonry , & c . "—Gravesend Journal , July 19
" It is launched into the world with a long list of worthy contributors . The ' leading' article , so we may call it , ' The Present Position of English Freemasonry , ' is extremely instructive . "Hackney and Kingsland'Gazette , July 12 th .
" Members ol the Craft will doubtless find it full of interesting matter . "—Hampshire Advertiser , July 12 th . " It will be sure to be widel y circulated amongst the brethren . " — Deal , iValmer , and Sandwich . Mercury , Aug . 9 th .
" The contents go to make up such a cheap and interesting sixpenny worth , as ought to secure a place for this magazine . "—Hampshire Independent , August 1 , 3 th . " It is well got up and most ably written ,
giving statistics and general information , which will be valued by the society in particular , and found interesting by the public in general . "Tn ill ridge Wells Gazelle . July 18 .
" This new monthly bids fair to become a successful candidate for public favour , not onl y amongst the brethren of the " Mystic Tie" but the general public . "—IFalsal Free Press , July 26 th .
"Ihe rapid growth and increasing interest in Masonic matters seems amply to justify an increase in its literature , and this new magazine seems well calculated to supply the want . "—fPitts and Gloucestershire Standard , July 26 th .
" The title of this useful monthl y fully indicates the work to which it is devoted . It is in every sense a thorough and useful digest of matters pertaining to the good old Craft of Freemasons , in all its branches . We commend the new venture to every member of the Craft . "IForc . eslersltire Advertiser , July 19 th .
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"The numerous and respectable lodges of Freemasons in this country required a magazine of this kind to give them their proper literary position in the land . This is the first number ( July ) of a new monthly , and begins well . "Hastings and St . Leonard ' s News , July 25 th .
" The magazine is worthy of the position to which it aspires , both as regards its outward appearance and its contents . Able articles may
be expected , and if the contents of this month ' s ( July ) magazine may be taken as a specimen , of what is to follow , the expectation will not be disappointed . "—Kelso Courier , July nth .
" With the contributors they have on the staff " the Masonic Magazine will always be worth reading . Wishing it success we commend it to our brethren . "—Kelso Mail , July 9 th .
" This is a monthly publication that has been much needed by Craft Masons , and from the contents of the first number we feel sure it will be welcome to all brethren . "—Kent and Susser Courier , July 25 th .
" Altogether the new magazine is a very interesting one , and we heartily commend it to the notice and support of Freemasons . "—Leigh Times , July 12 th . "Much editorial judgment and taste are
displayed in the selection and arrangements of the contents ; and the individual articles are characterised by great ability and thorough Knowledge of the matter in hand . "—Leith Burghs Pilot , July , 19 th . "We have perused with much pleasure this .
the hrst number of the Masonic Magazine , and recommend it to the Craft generally . On look , ing at the list of contributors , we cannot but think and heartily desire it to be a success . "Louth Advertiser , July 19 th .
"We earnestly recommend it to the Craft . It contains valuable matter of the history , rise , and progress of Freemasonry . Among the list of contributors are names recognised as workers in and for the Craftand Arch . "—Lowestoft Observer ,
July 12 th . " It is full of promise and full of interest . Such a magazine will supply a great want in the Masonic world . The list of contributors comprises the names of many , who are not only high
in the Craft , but well known in literature . "Lymington and South Hants Chronicle , July nth . " We should judge that the periodical would prove a valuable addition to the literature of the Craft . "—Newbury Weekly News , July 17 th .
" It is devoted to the interests of the * Order , ' and gives promise of considerable ability . "Northern Ensign , July 17 th . " We hail a new magazine , devoted to the
noble purpose of improving the knowledge and enunciating the principles of Freemasonry , with a fraternal greeting . The present work is well got up and ably edited , and the cost sixpence per month . "—Pembrokeshire Advertiser , July 17 th .
" This magazine will be welcomed by all Masons as containing a monthly digest of Freemasonry in all its branches . "—Peterborough Advertiser , July 19 th . "It fills up a space , that has been gaping long .
From the appearance of the first number , it deserves to be well supported . We advise all our Masonic readers to support the new undertaking in connection with the " Craft" as it deserves . " —South Wilts Express , July 12 th .
"We commend the magazine to the notice of all who have the objects of Freemasonry at heart . "—Ross Gazette , July , ioth . " Masonic brethren have no need to feel ashamed of the latest addition to their class literature . It certainly seems to merit patronage . "—Southport News , July 12 th .
_ ' 1 CKS ~ " ' UjH ' Flect-Street' Liverpool , 2 , Monument-place ; Dublin , 26 , Grafton-street ; Glasgow , 108 , Renfield-street . Printed and Published by the I ' mnvielur , lirolher CKOIKIH KKNX . S , ; , :, his Offices , , yS Pleei-street , and i ; 3 , and " , Ihile Britain ,- in the City of London ; and a ; Monument-pla ^ Tire ^ ooli ' lntlie County of Lancaster . —SATURDAY ) SEI ' TEMBEK 6 , 1873 , "
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THE MASONIC MAGAZINE
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS .
" The first number of this magazine , issued by Bro . George Kenning , at the offices ofthe Freemason , has reached us , and bears evidence of careful editorial supervision . We have attentivelperused the contents , and have no hesitation
y in saying that it has a legitimate claim upon the consideration of the Craft at home and abroad . The articles are well written , and cannot fail to interest those for whose special delectation it is designed . In future numbers the introduction
of a few short notes upon current events m the Masonic world would be to the reader an acceptable feature . "— Sunday Times , July 20 th .
" The magazine has begun well , and the immense popularity of the Order is perhaps one of the best guarantees of its success . "—Nor ill Norfolk and Yarmouth Constitutionalist , July 19 th .
" There are several contributions of a nature tending to interest Freemasons , and by this body the publication will , doubtless , be well patronized . "— North IFilts Herald , July roth . "We need not , however , run through the
whole ofthe articles , which make up the number , but would merely add that the affair is well got up , and deserving of success . "—Norwich Argus , July , 1873-" Societies and customs , such as those
connected with Freemasionry , have a curious and hig hly interesting history , and the present magazine bids fair to provide valuable sketches of their past and present condition . "—Nottingham Dail y Guardian , July 18 th .
" All the articles are well written and interesting . "—Orkney Herald , July 9 th . "The first number is full of promise and full of interest . Such a magazine will supply a great want in the Masonic world . "—Poole and South
Western Herald , July 17 th . "The "Masonic Magazine" undoubtedly possesses many attractions which Masonic readers will not fail to appreciate . "—Somerset County Herald , July ioth .
" We have great pleasure 111 commending it to the notice of the Masonic brethren as being a first-class magazine . —Ryde News , July iyth . "It deserves commendation , and is likely to receive a cordial reception . "—Smith It ' alcs Weekly
Telegram , July nth . " The entire contents will be of great interest to the Masonic reader . "—Staffordshire Daily Sentinel , July 15 th .
"It will no doubt , be welcomed b y all members of the Craft "—Stroud News , Aug . Sth . " The magazine is intended to give a monthl y digest of Freemasonry in all its branches , and the first number is very promising . "—Western Daily Mercury , July 18 th .
" If it continues to as ably edited , and to con tain as good articles , the " Alasonic Magazine " will soon take an influential position among magazine literature . We wish Bro . Kenning every success in his new enterprise . "—lligUm
Advertiser , July 19 th , "It comes forward under the sanction of the highest authorities in the Craft , and numbers among its contributors the most eminent living writers and workers in Masonry . "—Sunderland Times , Aug . ist .
"The magazine will doubtless be hailed with satisfaction by the members ofthe Craft , for it is full of historical lore of the past , and the doings of the present . "—Torquay Director !/ , July 2 , 3 rd
"There are several other matters pertaining to . the Order , and we anticipate a successful career for the enterprise . " - —Freeman ' s E . ielcr Flying Post , July 2 . 3 rd .
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" It deserves to become exceedingly ; popular . — Clifton Chronicle , July i 6 th . " It will be hailed with delight by all who feel interested in the wide-spread progress of the
grand principles of the Order , or require information on its beneficent and mysterious unfoldings and developments . It affords interesting subjects for consideration to the general reader . "—Draper , July iSth .
"We confidently recommend this periodical to the notice of our Masonic readers . It is truly marvellous how such a beautifully printed work can be produced at the price , and to ensure a profitable return to the proprietor , it will lequire , and we do not doubt it will achieve , an extensive circulation . "—Dunfermline Journal , July 26 th .
"It is very ably edited , and amongst its contributors are many of the most eminent English and foreign writers onFreemasonry . "—Eversham Journal , July 19 th .
" A careful inspection of its contents justifies the expectation that it will be well supported . It is cheap , neatly got up , and smartly written , while all subjects of interest to Masons , seem to receive full attention . "—Galloway Gazelle , July 12 th .
" We are satisfied , that it is edited by a gentleman that displays great literary ability , combined with a most thorough and masterly treatment of his subject . We repeat , re have derived great pleasure and informal ! 01 com the perusal of this clever magazine , ana 've therefore every
confidence in recommending . ' o our readers 'Gateshead Observer , July 26 th . "The first number is a most creditable specimen , and if succeeding issues are as good , the ' Magazine' will have a satisfactory circulation . "
—Grant ham Journal , July 19 th . " The new monthly opens . veil with an inter esting paper on the present position of Englisl Freemasonry , & c . "—Gravesend Journal , July 19
" It is launched into the world with a long list of worthy contributors . The ' leading' article , so we may call it , ' The Present Position of English Freemasonry , ' is extremely instructive . "Hackney and Kingsland'Gazette , July 12 th .
" Members ol the Craft will doubtless find it full of interesting matter . "—Hampshire Advertiser , July 12 th . " It will be sure to be widel y circulated amongst the brethren . " — Deal , iValmer , and Sandwich . Mercury , Aug . 9 th .
" The contents go to make up such a cheap and interesting sixpenny worth , as ought to secure a place for this magazine . "—Hampshire Independent , August 1 , 3 th . " It is well got up and most ably written ,
giving statistics and general information , which will be valued by the society in particular , and found interesting by the public in general . "Tn ill ridge Wells Gazelle . July 18 .
" This new monthly bids fair to become a successful candidate for public favour , not onl y amongst the brethren of the " Mystic Tie" but the general public . "—IFalsal Free Press , July 26 th .
"Ihe rapid growth and increasing interest in Masonic matters seems amply to justify an increase in its literature , and this new magazine seems well calculated to supply the want . "—fPitts and Gloucestershire Standard , July 26 th .
" The title of this useful monthl y fully indicates the work to which it is devoted . It is in every sense a thorough and useful digest of matters pertaining to the good old Craft of Freemasons , in all its branches . We commend the new venture to every member of the Craft . "IForc . eslersltire Advertiser , July 19 th .
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"The numerous and respectable lodges of Freemasons in this country required a magazine of this kind to give them their proper literary position in the land . This is the first number ( July ) of a new monthly , and begins well . "Hastings and St . Leonard ' s News , July 25 th .
" The magazine is worthy of the position to which it aspires , both as regards its outward appearance and its contents . Able articles may
be expected , and if the contents of this month ' s ( July ) magazine may be taken as a specimen , of what is to follow , the expectation will not be disappointed . "—Kelso Courier , July nth .
" With the contributors they have on the staff " the Masonic Magazine will always be worth reading . Wishing it success we commend it to our brethren . "—Kelso Mail , July 9 th .
" This is a monthly publication that has been much needed by Craft Masons , and from the contents of the first number we feel sure it will be welcome to all brethren . "—Kent and Susser Courier , July 25 th .
" Altogether the new magazine is a very interesting one , and we heartily commend it to the notice and support of Freemasons . "—Leigh Times , July 12 th . "Much editorial judgment and taste are
displayed in the selection and arrangements of the contents ; and the individual articles are characterised by great ability and thorough Knowledge of the matter in hand . "—Leith Burghs Pilot , July , 19 th . "We have perused with much pleasure this .
the hrst number of the Masonic Magazine , and recommend it to the Craft generally . On look , ing at the list of contributors , we cannot but think and heartily desire it to be a success . "Louth Advertiser , July 19 th .
"We earnestly recommend it to the Craft . It contains valuable matter of the history , rise , and progress of Freemasonry . Among the list of contributors are names recognised as workers in and for the Craftand Arch . "—Lowestoft Observer ,
July 12 th . " It is full of promise and full of interest . Such a magazine will supply a great want in the Masonic world . The list of contributors comprises the names of many , who are not only high
in the Craft , but well known in literature . "Lymington and South Hants Chronicle , July nth . " We should judge that the periodical would prove a valuable addition to the literature of the Craft . "—Newbury Weekly News , July 17 th .
" It is devoted to the interests of the * Order , ' and gives promise of considerable ability . "Northern Ensign , July 17 th . " We hail a new magazine , devoted to the
noble purpose of improving the knowledge and enunciating the principles of Freemasonry , with a fraternal greeting . The present work is well got up and ably edited , and the cost sixpence per month . "—Pembrokeshire Advertiser , July 17 th .
" This magazine will be welcomed by all Masons as containing a monthly digest of Freemasonry in all its branches . "—Peterborough Advertiser , July 19 th . "It fills up a space , that has been gaping long .
From the appearance of the first number , it deserves to be well supported . We advise all our Masonic readers to support the new undertaking in connection with the " Craft" as it deserves . " —South Wilts Express , July 12 th .
"We commend the magazine to the notice of all who have the objects of Freemasonry at heart . "—Ross Gazette , July , ioth . " Masonic brethren have no need to feel ashamed of the latest addition to their class literature . It certainly seems to merit patronage . "—Southport News , July 12 th .
_ ' 1 CKS ~ " ' UjH ' Flect-Street' Liverpool , 2 , Monument-place ; Dublin , 26 , Grafton-street ; Glasgow , 108 , Renfield-street . Printed and Published by the I ' mnvielur , lirolher CKOIKIH KKNX . S , ; , :, his Offices , , yS Pleei-street , and i ; 3 , and " , Ihile Britain ,- in the City of London ; and a ; Monument-pla ^ Tire ^ ooli ' lntlie County of Lancaster . —SATURDAY ) SEI ' TEMBEK 6 , 1873 , "