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pRESTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL . HEAD MASTER : BRO . THE REV . A . B . BEA EN , M . A ., ( OXON . ) IS ° ; W . M . 314 ; Prov . G . Assist . Chaplain Mark Masons , Lancashire . At the Oxford Locals of 1 SS 2 this School obtained 7 First-Classes , 7 Seconds , 13 Thirds , including two exemptions from Responsions , and the following places , viz .: gth , 42 nd , and 45 th in Senior , and 3 rd , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th , 52 nd , 65 th , SSth and 9 6 th places in Junior general list , also : Senior—Sth in Mathematics ; 17 th and 19 th in Greek ; 14 th and 20 th in Latin ; 19 th in English . Junior—ist and 4 th ( of 1400 entered ) in Religjous Knowledge ; 2 nd , 6 th , nth , » i 2 th , and 19 th in Greek ; 9 th , ioth , 15 th , 22 nd , and 27 th in Mathematics ; Sth , 18 th , and 39 th in Latin ; 32 nd and 34 th in Mechanics . Entrance Scholarships for Boarders ; University Scholarships and Exhibitions . School re-opens September iSth .
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ROYAL SEA BATHING INFIRMARY , MARGATE . ESTABLISHED 1791 . THE ONLY ONE EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCROFULOUS POOR . COL . CREATON , TREASURER . JOHN M . CLABON , ESQ ., HON . SECRETARY . This Hospital requires aid . An extra liberal diet table is of necessity required on account of the exhausting nature of this terrible disease . Donors of £ 10 10 s ., Annual Subscribers of £ 1 is ., can recommend patients . 250 beds . Average number of Inpatients per year , 750 , and of applicants over 1000 . Bankers , the Bank of England ; Coutts and Co . ; and Cobb and Co ., Margate . Offices : No . 30 , Charing Cross , W . JOHN THOMAS WALKER , Secretary .
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DREADNOUGHT SEAMENS ' HOSPITAL , Greenwich , S . E ., and DISPENSARY , Well-street , London Docks , E ., for Sailors of all Nations . No admission ticket or voting papers of any sort required , but both are entirely free to the whole maritime world , irrespective of race , creed , or nationality . Since establishment upwards of 225 , 000 have been relieved from no less than forty-two different countries , and the number of patients during 1 SS 1 , was 7132 , as compared with 4245 , theaverage of the preceding ten years . Qualification of a governor one guinea annually , or a donation of ten guineas . New annual subscriptions or contributions will be thankfully received by the bankers , Messrs . Williams , Deacon and Co ., 20 , Birchin-lane , E . C , or by the Secretary at the Hospital . Funds are urgently needed for this truly Cosmopolitan Charity , which is " supported by voluntary contributions . VV . T . EVANS , Secretary .
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VILLA RESIDENCES , to be Let or Sold ( charming ) , rents from £ 35 to £ 55 per annum ; seven , eight , nine , and ten rooms ; close to two Metropolitan District Railway stations and main road , 'bus route to City ; each fitted with gas , bells , bath-room , hot and cold water , Venetian blinds , and every modern convenience ; gravel soil and good drainage . —Apply to Messrs . Gibbs and Flew ( Limited ) , The Cedars Estate Office , West Kensington , Station , VV .
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TVVT IDLAND RAILWAY . TOURIST ARRANGEMENTS , 1 SS 2 . TOURIST TICKETS will be issued from May ist to the 31 st October , 1 SS 2 . For Particulars , see Time Tables and Programmes issued by the Company . Derby , June , 1 SS 2 . JOHN NOBLE , General Manager .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON * lias a large circulation in all parts of the Globe , In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland are published with the specia sanction of tlie respective Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic WorK m this country , our Indian Empire , and the Colonics , The vast accession to the ranks of the Order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the Freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and the proprietor can assert with confidence that a nnouncements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a vcry large and influential body of readers . Advertisements for the current week ' s issue are received up to Six o ' clock on Wednesday evening .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry n every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage : — United States , ir . j I /;„„ J „_ , Canada , the Continent , India , China , Ceylon , United Kinfidom . Australia . New Arabia ,, & c . Zealand Sec . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Olfice Orders of Cheques are prcier * cd , th ** former payable to GEORGE KENNING , Chief Odicc , Lcn Ion . the latter crossed London Joint Stock Hank .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
The following reports stand over till next week : — St . Bede Lodge , 1119 . Tredegar Lodge , 1625 . Yarboiough Lodge of Instruction , 554 . U ^ ton Loigeof Instruction , 1227 . West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , 1 G 23 .
To Correspondents.
BOOKS . & c . RECEIVED . "La Chaine d'Union , " "The Citizen , " "The West London Advertiser , " "The Keystone , " "The Broad Arrow , " "The Hull Packet , " "The Masonic Herald . " "The Jewish Chronicle , " "Allen's Indian Mail , " "The Volunteer Service Gazette , " "La Acacia , " "Ihe Court Circular , " " The Freemason ' s Repository , " " The Libera Freemason , " " El Taller . "
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^^ i ^ fe ^ e ^ S ^ J ^ l ^ A . J' ^^ ' ^^^^^^ ^^^^ J ^ J ^^^ j ^ J ^ SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 9 , 1882 .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in a spirit of fairplay to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . l
RE PAST MASTERS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Having followed the correspondence on this subject , I have been much surprised that a P . M . should lose his rank on resigning the lodge in which he earned it . I take it that P . M . is rank rather than office , just as a
similar position is in other Orders of which I am also a member . In these Orders the rank is retained in the new Iodge or society , precedence being taken from the date of joining the new society . Bro . Hughan ' s letter seems to me very much to the point . I can see no reason why that rule should not work well in Prov . Grand Lodges . Yours fraternally , T . W . RICHARDSON .
MASONIC JEWELS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — The remarks in your leader of the 2 nd inst . on this subject has awakened an idea that has for some time been slumbering .
When I come out in my full " war paint , " as some of my brethren are pleased to call my decorations , my " blushing honours sit very thick upon me , " and , truly , 1 do jingle no little as I go ; and yet , Sir , I only shine in my full refulgence when I go outside the Craft and Arch Degrees ; what I can put on in Craft or Arch are very easily
numbered , apart from my Charity jewel and " Stewards ' badges . " It is these latter I wish to write about . Some good old Masons say I have no right to wear them , some say I have ; my opinion is they are not in accordance with the Constitutions ; but why are they given if not to be worn ? I am told
that the late G . S ., Bro . Hervey , gave it as his opinion that they could not legally be worn except at the festival for which they were issued , and then only for the Stewards to whom they were issued . If this is so ( and I believe it seems reasonable ) , then , why is so much money wasted in so useless trifles ? If they are only badges for the day why
are they not returned , to be used again by future Stewards at future festivals , in return for a certificate given under the hand of the Secretary of the Charity and to the Grand Secretary , who for two such certificates would give his warrant for the charity jewel , and for a third or any further number would give his warrant for suitable clasps ,
ribbon , rosettes & c . The money now wasted on votes of thanks and Stewards' badges would pay for clasps , and as the cost in any case comes out of the Stewards' fees there would be some advantage if the matter were at least optional to the Steward to say which he would take , in case it is not thought desirable to make the regulation compulsory .
Personally I have about a dozen such badges , besides as many votes of thanks illuminated in a most gorgeous style , which must have ^ cost aconsiderable sum , but all of not the least value to me , hence I would be glad of a change , and I doubt not some other brother may be Ifound of the same opinion . With apologies for . ' giving you this [ trouble I have the honour to remain yours fraternally .
STEWARD . September 2 nd . . REVISION OF THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Would it not be possible , to meet a difficulty which often confronts lodges and brethren , to insert a proviso in the Book of Constitutions that a W . M . in the provinces , subject to the Provincial Grand Master , and in London , by
permission of the Grand Secretary , should have power to convene his lodge the day before or the day after the date specified in the bye-laws , for good and sufficient causes . Such a power has been conceded as regards Christmas Day , and more recently in respectof the Bank Holidays , and
I cannot see why we should not have statutable authority for an occasional departure from the strict letter of the law , which will often prove of the very greatest convenience to all concerned . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , CAUTIOUS .
Original Correspondence.
THE STATUS OF P . M'S . To the Editor of the " Freemason . '" Dear Sir and Brother , — I do not see for one that this question is at all nearer solution , despite the many able letters which have
appeared in your columns on the subject . The difference between a P . M . of a lodge and a P . M . ;" . t a lodge has not been sufficiently observed , and the "dilemma " I ventured to suggest has neither been met nor removed . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , M . M .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Magazines are before us again in number and quantity almost untellableand immeasurable , and we think it right and due to to our readers to take a note of their contents and duly to chronicle their appearance and their attributes . Just now the taste for serial literature , is very prevalent and increasing ; whether it is a good or healthy taste , or likely really to improve us all . ' Time the great arbiter of human fancies and struggles alone will show .
TEMPLE BAR . Temple Bar appeals to a large circle of its readers in its plethora of light , and we fear we must say , somewhat at times trivial literature . When we rise from its perusal , even under favourable circumstances , we always feel inclined to doubt how far we have been justified in devoting so much of our time to it . There is an air nf frivnlitu and an
after taste of mere materiality about it , which are both trying and provoking for serious thinkers , for those whose mottto still is "pace" human infirmities , "Excelsior . " It contains this month the usual quantum of Temple Bar fiction , some very questionable indted , worse cannot be conceived in form or morals . Take " Virginia , " for instance , surely the least said the soonest mended ; and yet
some ot the tales are very good , as an " Autumnal Storv , " and much that is interesting is to be found in " Unspotted from the World , " and " Robin . " We have a gossipy article about Meyerbeer and Helena Modjeska , and a light but readable article on " Modern Society . " We do not profess to realize how the Editor could admit "Virginia " into the pages of Temple Bar .
"All the Year Round" is full of much interesting matter . Wc allude to " Mr . Scarborough ' s Family , " by Anthony Trollope ; Hope ' s Tragedy , " which is very painful indeed , by the way ; " In Bonnie Scotland , " " Unmasked , " which is also very sad ; "A Dangerous Guide , " and several other contributions of average merit . "The Century" is resplendent with illustration , and
abounds with remarkable papers , as " Thomas Rewick , " " Ocean Steam Ships , " " Ningpo and the Buddhist Temples , " "The original Rebecca of lvanhoe , " and many other articles worthy of perusal . "The Antiquary " is again full of Dryasdustic matter , and the "Antiquarian Magazine" runs its gallant race , both full of interest for those who have the weakness of liking old ways , old people , and old things .
"The Bibliographer takes us to old books and gives us much valuable information . " Le Monde Maconnique" and " Boletin Masonico" are fully taken up with their account of French and Mexican Freemasonry . " The Masonic Record of Western India " appears in a gorgeous dress , and like the " Masonic Monthly , " which has several interesting articles , asks for the perusal and patronage of the Craft . The " Masonic Monthly " gives a great deal for sixpence .
The Chame D' Union is before us again , and a very full and able magazine it is , deserving of more atttention than it has yet received in England . Unfortunatel y for us , the " entente cordiale" as between the Grand Orient of France and the English Grand Lodge is now at an end , let us hope only " pro tern , " and therefore the French Masonic
view is not ours , neither is it likely to find many adherents among us . Freemasonry abroad reflects too surely and severely the floating and often detestable politics , ( detestable to us ) , of the hour , and appears to us to have entirely lost sight of alike the mission and the meaning , the end and aim of true Cosmopolitan Freemasonry .
CASSELL'S ARABIAN NIGHTS . Casscll , Petter , Galpin and Co . The Part I . of this reproduction is most thoroughly done , and serves to put before us once again those wellknown tales in their freshness and originality , and grace and beauty . Sherer tells us in " Rocollections of Egypt , " how , at Winchester , he used to read the Arabian Nights
tales under cover of the lid of his "Scob , " without fear of the "Praifect of School" or the " Pr .-efect of Hall , " and how'long after he sought in Egypt for the counterpart of some of those wonderful creations which had delighted his youth and still charmed his manhood . The mention of the Arabian Nights carries us back through many years ; alas ! when we first became acquainted with great Scheriar and Schehezerade , and Uinarzade , & c , and heard of all those wondrous
characters who come and flit before us , like the painted bits of glass in a kaleidoscope , alike in wondrous stories and moving episodes . Time has passed on roughly , smoothly with us since then , and here we still are , the Arabian Nights as fresh and as pleasant as ever ; and we ourselves are delighted to renew our acquaintanc with old friends in a new face . We are grateful to Messrs . Cassell for thus illustrating these mythic relations of Oriental story-tellers , with all the grace of speaking creations of art and effect .
OUR HOMES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM HEALTHY . Edited by SHIRLEY FORSTER MURPHY . Cassell , Petter , and Galpin . This is part 7 of a very useful little publication , ( there will be twenty-four parts ) , which we commend to all good
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Ad00603
pRESTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL . HEAD MASTER : BRO . THE REV . A . B . BEA EN , M . A ., ( OXON . ) IS ° ; W . M . 314 ; Prov . G . Assist . Chaplain Mark Masons , Lancashire . At the Oxford Locals of 1 SS 2 this School obtained 7 First-Classes , 7 Seconds , 13 Thirds , including two exemptions from Responsions , and the following places , viz .: gth , 42 nd , and 45 th in Senior , and 3 rd , 13 th , 20 th , 27 th , 52 nd , 65 th , SSth and 9 6 th places in Junior general list , also : Senior—Sth in Mathematics ; 17 th and 19 th in Greek ; 14 th and 20 th in Latin ; 19 th in English . Junior—ist and 4 th ( of 1400 entered ) in Religjous Knowledge ; 2 nd , 6 th , nth , » i 2 th , and 19 th in Greek ; 9 th , ioth , 15 th , 22 nd , and 27 th in Mathematics ; Sth , 18 th , and 39 th in Latin ; 32 nd and 34 th in Mechanics . Entrance Scholarships for Boarders ; University Scholarships and Exhibitions . School re-opens September iSth .
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ROYAL SEA BATHING INFIRMARY , MARGATE . ESTABLISHED 1791 . THE ONLY ONE EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCROFULOUS POOR . COL . CREATON , TREASURER . JOHN M . CLABON , ESQ ., HON . SECRETARY . This Hospital requires aid . An extra liberal diet table is of necessity required on account of the exhausting nature of this terrible disease . Donors of £ 10 10 s ., Annual Subscribers of £ 1 is ., can recommend patients . 250 beds . Average number of Inpatients per year , 750 , and of applicants over 1000 . Bankers , the Bank of England ; Coutts and Co . ; and Cobb and Co ., Margate . Offices : No . 30 , Charing Cross , W . JOHN THOMAS WALKER , Secretary .
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DREADNOUGHT SEAMENS ' HOSPITAL , Greenwich , S . E ., and DISPENSARY , Well-street , London Docks , E ., for Sailors of all Nations . No admission ticket or voting papers of any sort required , but both are entirely free to the whole maritime world , irrespective of race , creed , or nationality . Since establishment upwards of 225 , 000 have been relieved from no less than forty-two different countries , and the number of patients during 1 SS 1 , was 7132 , as compared with 4245 , theaverage of the preceding ten years . Qualification of a governor one guinea annually , or a donation of ten guineas . New annual subscriptions or contributions will be thankfully received by the bankers , Messrs . Williams , Deacon and Co ., 20 , Birchin-lane , E . C , or by the Secretary at the Hospital . Funds are urgently needed for this truly Cosmopolitan Charity , which is " supported by voluntary contributions . VV . T . EVANS , Secretary .
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VILLA RESIDENCES , to be Let or Sold ( charming ) , rents from £ 35 to £ 55 per annum ; seven , eight , nine , and ten rooms ; close to two Metropolitan District Railway stations and main road , 'bus route to City ; each fitted with gas , bells , bath-room , hot and cold water , Venetian blinds , and every modern convenience ; gravel soil and good drainage . —Apply to Messrs . Gibbs and Flew ( Limited ) , The Cedars Estate Office , West Kensington , Station , VV .
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TVVT IDLAND RAILWAY . TOURIST ARRANGEMENTS , 1 SS 2 . TOURIST TICKETS will be issued from May ist to the 31 st October , 1 SS 2 . For Particulars , see Time Tables and Programmes issued by the Company . Derby , June , 1 SS 2 . JOHN NOBLE , General Manager .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON * lias a large circulation in all parts of the Globe , In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland are published with the specia sanction of tlie respective Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic WorK m this country , our Indian Empire , and the Colonics , The vast accession to the ranks of the Order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the Freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and the proprietor can assert with confidence that a nnouncements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a vcry large and influential body of readers . Advertisements for the current week ' s issue are received up to Six o ' clock on Wednesday evening .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains the fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry n every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage : — United States , ir . j I /;„„ J „_ , Canada , the Continent , India , China , Ceylon , United Kinfidom . Australia . New Arabia ,, & c . Zealand Sec . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may be made in Stamps , but Post Olfice Orders of Cheques are prcier * cd , th ** former payable to GEORGE KENNING , Chief Odicc , Lcn Ion . the latter crossed London Joint Stock Hank .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
The following reports stand over till next week : — St . Bede Lodge , 1119 . Tredegar Lodge , 1625 . Yarboiough Lodge of Instruction , 554 . U ^ ton Loigeof Instruction , 1227 . West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction , 1 G 23 .
To Correspondents.
BOOKS . & c . RECEIVED . "La Chaine d'Union , " "The Citizen , " "The West London Advertiser , " "The Keystone , " "The Broad Arrow , " "The Hull Packet , " "The Masonic Herald . " "The Jewish Chronicle , " "Allen's Indian Mail , " "The Volunteer Service Gazette , " "La Acacia , " "Ihe Court Circular , " " The Freemason ' s Repository , " " The Libera Freemason , " " El Taller . "
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^^ i ^ fe ^ e ^ S ^ J ^ l ^ A . J' ^^ ' ^^^^^^ ^^^^ J ^ J ^^^ j ^ J ^ SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 9 , 1882 .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in a spirit of fairplay to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . l
RE PAST MASTERS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Having followed the correspondence on this subject , I have been much surprised that a P . M . should lose his rank on resigning the lodge in which he earned it . I take it that P . M . is rank rather than office , just as a
similar position is in other Orders of which I am also a member . In these Orders the rank is retained in the new Iodge or society , precedence being taken from the date of joining the new society . Bro . Hughan ' s letter seems to me very much to the point . I can see no reason why that rule should not work well in Prov . Grand Lodges . Yours fraternally , T . W . RICHARDSON .
MASONIC JEWELS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — The remarks in your leader of the 2 nd inst . on this subject has awakened an idea that has for some time been slumbering .
When I come out in my full " war paint , " as some of my brethren are pleased to call my decorations , my " blushing honours sit very thick upon me , " and , truly , 1 do jingle no little as I go ; and yet , Sir , I only shine in my full refulgence when I go outside the Craft and Arch Degrees ; what I can put on in Craft or Arch are very easily
numbered , apart from my Charity jewel and " Stewards ' badges . " It is these latter I wish to write about . Some good old Masons say I have no right to wear them , some say I have ; my opinion is they are not in accordance with the Constitutions ; but why are they given if not to be worn ? I am told
that the late G . S ., Bro . Hervey , gave it as his opinion that they could not legally be worn except at the festival for which they were issued , and then only for the Stewards to whom they were issued . If this is so ( and I believe it seems reasonable ) , then , why is so much money wasted in so useless trifles ? If they are only badges for the day why
are they not returned , to be used again by future Stewards at future festivals , in return for a certificate given under the hand of the Secretary of the Charity and to the Grand Secretary , who for two such certificates would give his warrant for the charity jewel , and for a third or any further number would give his warrant for suitable clasps ,
ribbon , rosettes & c . The money now wasted on votes of thanks and Stewards' badges would pay for clasps , and as the cost in any case comes out of the Stewards' fees there would be some advantage if the matter were at least optional to the Steward to say which he would take , in case it is not thought desirable to make the regulation compulsory .
Personally I have about a dozen such badges , besides as many votes of thanks illuminated in a most gorgeous style , which must have ^ cost aconsiderable sum , but all of not the least value to me , hence I would be glad of a change , and I doubt not some other brother may be Ifound of the same opinion . With apologies for . ' giving you this [ trouble I have the honour to remain yours fraternally .
STEWARD . September 2 nd . . REVISION OF THE BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Would it not be possible , to meet a difficulty which often confronts lodges and brethren , to insert a proviso in the Book of Constitutions that a W . M . in the provinces , subject to the Provincial Grand Master , and in London , by
permission of the Grand Secretary , should have power to convene his lodge the day before or the day after the date specified in the bye-laws , for good and sufficient causes . Such a power has been conceded as regards Christmas Day , and more recently in respectof the Bank Holidays , and
I cannot see why we should not have statutable authority for an occasional departure from the strict letter of the law , which will often prove of the very greatest convenience to all concerned . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , CAUTIOUS .
Original Correspondence.
THE STATUS OF P . M'S . To the Editor of the " Freemason . '" Dear Sir and Brother , — I do not see for one that this question is at all nearer solution , despite the many able letters which have
appeared in your columns on the subject . The difference between a P . M . of a lodge and a P . M . ;" . t a lodge has not been sufficiently observed , and the "dilemma " I ventured to suggest has neither been met nor removed . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , M . M .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Magazines are before us again in number and quantity almost untellableand immeasurable , and we think it right and due to to our readers to take a note of their contents and duly to chronicle their appearance and their attributes . Just now the taste for serial literature , is very prevalent and increasing ; whether it is a good or healthy taste , or likely really to improve us all . ' Time the great arbiter of human fancies and struggles alone will show .
TEMPLE BAR . Temple Bar appeals to a large circle of its readers in its plethora of light , and we fear we must say , somewhat at times trivial literature . When we rise from its perusal , even under favourable circumstances , we always feel inclined to doubt how far we have been justified in devoting so much of our time to it . There is an air nf frivnlitu and an
after taste of mere materiality about it , which are both trying and provoking for serious thinkers , for those whose mottto still is "pace" human infirmities , "Excelsior . " It contains this month the usual quantum of Temple Bar fiction , some very questionable indted , worse cannot be conceived in form or morals . Take " Virginia , " for instance , surely the least said the soonest mended ; and yet
some ot the tales are very good , as an " Autumnal Storv , " and much that is interesting is to be found in " Unspotted from the World , " and " Robin . " We have a gossipy article about Meyerbeer and Helena Modjeska , and a light but readable article on " Modern Society . " We do not profess to realize how the Editor could admit "Virginia " into the pages of Temple Bar .
"All the Year Round" is full of much interesting matter . Wc allude to " Mr . Scarborough ' s Family , " by Anthony Trollope ; Hope ' s Tragedy , " which is very painful indeed , by the way ; " In Bonnie Scotland , " " Unmasked , " which is also very sad ; "A Dangerous Guide , " and several other contributions of average merit . "The Century" is resplendent with illustration , and
abounds with remarkable papers , as " Thomas Rewick , " " Ocean Steam Ships , " " Ningpo and the Buddhist Temples , " "The original Rebecca of lvanhoe , " and many other articles worthy of perusal . "The Antiquary " is again full of Dryasdustic matter , and the "Antiquarian Magazine" runs its gallant race , both full of interest for those who have the weakness of liking old ways , old people , and old things .
"The Bibliographer takes us to old books and gives us much valuable information . " Le Monde Maconnique" and " Boletin Masonico" are fully taken up with their account of French and Mexican Freemasonry . " The Masonic Record of Western India " appears in a gorgeous dress , and like the " Masonic Monthly , " which has several interesting articles , asks for the perusal and patronage of the Craft . The " Masonic Monthly " gives a great deal for sixpence .
The Chame D' Union is before us again , and a very full and able magazine it is , deserving of more atttention than it has yet received in England . Unfortunatel y for us , the " entente cordiale" as between the Grand Orient of France and the English Grand Lodge is now at an end , let us hope only " pro tern , " and therefore the French Masonic
view is not ours , neither is it likely to find many adherents among us . Freemasonry abroad reflects too surely and severely the floating and often detestable politics , ( detestable to us ) , of the hour , and appears to us to have entirely lost sight of alike the mission and the meaning , the end and aim of true Cosmopolitan Freemasonry .
CASSELL'S ARABIAN NIGHTS . Casscll , Petter , Galpin and Co . The Part I . of this reproduction is most thoroughly done , and serves to put before us once again those wellknown tales in their freshness and originality , and grace and beauty . Sherer tells us in " Rocollections of Egypt , " how , at Winchester , he used to read the Arabian Nights
tales under cover of the lid of his "Scob , " without fear of the "Praifect of School" or the " Pr .-efect of Hall , " and how'long after he sought in Egypt for the counterpart of some of those wonderful creations which had delighted his youth and still charmed his manhood . The mention of the Arabian Nights carries us back through many years ; alas ! when we first became acquainted with great Scheriar and Schehezerade , and Uinarzade , & c , and heard of all those wondrous
characters who come and flit before us , like the painted bits of glass in a kaleidoscope , alike in wondrous stories and moving episodes . Time has passed on roughly , smoothly with us since then , and here we still are , the Arabian Nights as fresh and as pleasant as ever ; and we ourselves are delighted to renew our acquaintanc with old friends in a new face . We are grateful to Messrs . Cassell for thus illustrating these mythic relations of Oriental story-tellers , with all the grace of speaking creations of art and effect .
OUR HOMES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM HEALTHY . Edited by SHIRLEY FORSTER MURPHY . Cassell , Petter , and Galpin . This is part 7 of a very useful little publication , ( there will be twenty-four parts ) , which we commend to all good