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for the Boys' School Festival , which we commend to the attention of our readers , " errors excepted . " £$ l have subsequently come in , and there arc now seventeen outstanding lists . * I * *** SEVERAL points arise out of these returns , which
we will deal with seriatim and singly . I he first is , that in the metropolis only eig ht lodges—p lease note this fact , kind reader—from No . 1700 have sent a Steward or a return , a very momentous reality , look at it as you will . In the provinces , seven
have done so—fifteen only represented from 1700 downwards . Before 1 SS 1 we trust that our younger lodges will bear in mind that Masonry does not merely consist in the " social circle "—very good in its way—but that each
new lodge has its duties towards the Charities as well as older bodies . And though , no doubt , a good deal may be fairly said as to the preliminary expenses of new lodges , yet they are not so
overpowering as to prevent anything being found for charity ; the more so when we remember the heavy outlay for social requirements . We trust to see a marked improvement in this respect in 1 SS 1 .
* * * ANOTHER point is the absence of contributing Chapters ; this ought not so to be , and is a grave reflection on Royal Arch Masonry . We hope that others will see it as we do , and we think clearly , as Royal Arch Masons .
* * THE third point is thc wide "margin" as between the metropolis and the provinces in their returns . Is there any reason for so marked a difference ? or is it merely an incidental and passing
characteristic , which will be altered , and altered for t ' le better , on another occasion ? AND , lastly , as regards the Festival , we feel bound to call attention to a matter we have often dilated upon before , namely , the want of a more equally
diffused support among all our lodges and chapters , and all ranks of the brethren of our great metropolitan Charities . It is still the few as compared to the many , both as regards lodges , chapters , and brethren , who make up these goodl y and gracious
returns year by year . We yet look forward to the hope that we may have it in our power to report , that the Masonic duty of supporting our really noble Institutions is felt as much by the mass of the Order , as it is evidently realized by the zealous few .
* * * BUT , still , let " carping critics , " let " zealous pessimists" say what they will , the return for the Boys ' School for 1880 is a very noble return , wonderful
by comparison of previous years , and symptomatic of that thorough Masonic sympathy with those kindly Charities , which appeal in this Metropolis of ours to the best efforts and fraternal aid of all members of the Craft .
* * WE must all be much amused with the efforts made here and there to take from ROBERT RAIKES the credit of founding the Sunday School system . We who are unimpassioned and impartial spectators
necessarily with such a controversy , will agree with SIR CHARLES REED , that whatever individuals may have done here and there , up and down thc country , the system owes to ROBERT RAIKES , in his cottage
schools , at Gloucester , its actual stability , dcvelopement , and reality , as a system of wide , of universal application . But such is the way of the world . The true "Inventors" are very few , the pseudoclaimants are very many .
* * WE cannot profess to go along with the Charity Organization Society in its application to the Home Secretary , to place all charity associations , even the most modern , under the Charity
Commission . In our opinion we have quite enough of " Red Tape" as it is , and we are in great danger with this bureaucratic tendency of the hour to be
simply overridden b y a host of inspectors , and thc like . If more legislative power is wanted to punish fraudulent beggars , and heartless impostors , and specious robbers of the charitable , be it so . That
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surely , could not be difficult of attainment . But let us beware of two great evils , centralized irresponsibility , and so-called paternal interference with everybody and everylhing .
THE election ofthe Collector for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take place , according to former precedents , on the 15 th inst . We understand that it is proposed to defer the election ,
but we think that , as the work of Collector is greatly in arrear , the sooner the election is made the better . We have heard that it is proposed to non-confirm a portion of the minutes of the last meeting , but we cannot see how that can be done .
The minutes record what took place , and on thc faith of which an advertisement was issued , and , therefore , it is absolutely impossible to nonconfirm the minutes , except , indeed , on the ground of " incorrectness . " We hope that all members
of the Permanent Committee will be present , as thc votejs one of importance . Wc need hardl y point out , that if even the slightest variation is made , the whole question must be thrown open and reconsidered and a fresh a dverlisemcnt issued ;
but though we , ourselves , should have preferred the limits of age to have been respective !} ' twenty-one and fifty , we cannot think it right to go against the decided opinion of the
intelligent majority which decided the question , having fairly heard both sides at the last Committee meeting . We repeat that we hope all members of the Committee who can be present will make a point of attending .
* * WE are told that our remarks anent " Masonic Sweeps " have given great offence to some of our brethren . We are heartil y sorry for it , but as the use of the Freemason would be gone , if it ever gave
way to thc temptation of " saying smooth things , " and of merely seeking to "run with the crowd , " so wc feel sure , that our honest objections and wellintentioned warning will , on calm reflection , be appreciated by a large majority of our law-respecting , and thoughtful Brotherhood .
# # THE Australian Freemason ol May 17 th , which is , as our readers may know , theorgan of thenew Grand Lodge , which claims now to represent twenty-three lodges , though none of the English Constitution ,
we believe , states that the " Cosmopolitan Calendar , " by a mistake , makes Bro . LEEWORTHY G . Secretary of the Body , whereas Bro . LEEWORTHY is D . G . Secretary of the English D . G . Lodge , and Bro . M . WEEKES , P . M ., is the G . S . of
the assumed G . Lodge . We rectify the error at the request of the Editor of the " Cosmo , " but we do not in England see how the new bod y is a lawful Grand Lodge , wilh all fraternal good feeling to those who compose it .
* * WE rejoice to announce lhat close upon £ 29 , have been received for thc Hospital Fund , and that other returns have yet to come in . It is considered that the whole amount will be much in excess of last year .
Bro. John Hervey.
BRO . JOHN HERVEY .
In another portion of our pages will be found some reference to the great loss which Freemasonry and society has sustained by the demise of our beloved Bro . JOHN HERVEY , for thirteen years
Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England , and Grand Scribe E . of the Grand Chapter of the Hol y Royal Arch . A carefull y written and complete Masonic Obituary will appear next week , prepared by his nephew , Bro . KENNETH
R . H . MACKENZIE , one of our contributors . Bro . KENNETH R . H . MACKENZIE has asked us to state that this somewhat sudden and sad event must be his excuse to his very many Masonic correspondents in all parts of the world for any delay in answering their enquiries .
Bro . Sherilf Woolloton presided at the opening of a fancy bazaar at . the new mission hall attached to St . Matthew's Church , New Kent-road . The object of the bazaar vvas the liquidation of a debt still hanging over the mission hall .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in aspirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
THE LATE BRO . JOHN HERVEY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — As I left Norwood Cemetery on Wednesday last , I felt , as I feel still , that something ought to be done to perpetuate , Masonically , the services of our late valued and loved Grand Secretary ; and then the thought has occurred
to me would it not be well to erect a monument to him in Norwood Cemetery ? This , surely , is not a matter difficult of arrangement , and the subscriptions might be so fixed as to include small sums from many in town and country . I feel sure that our esteemed Grand Treasurer would lend his valuable services as Treasurerof the fund , and probably
Bro . Buss , vvho is Bro . Hervey ' s executor , might be willing to act as Secretary—it could not be in better hands . Before we all leave London could we not meet under the distinguished presidency of Bro . John Havers , for instance , and record our admiration for an old friend in so fitting a tribute to his memory ? Yours fraternally ,
ONE AT THE FUNERAL
To the Editor of the Freemason-Dear Sir and Brother , — It may perhaps interest some of your readers tc know that I have at my studio a copy of my bust of our late Bro . John Hervey ( now exhibiting at the Royal Academy ) , which I shall be happy to show to any brother who may favour me with a call . Yours faithfully and fraternally ,
M . RAGGI , P . M ., P . Z . No . 7 . 31 , Devonshire-street , Portland-place . July Sth .
GRAND MARK LODGE . To the Editor of thc " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — As the oldest official Mark Master of Gloucestershire let mc express my deep sorrow that any P . M . of our province could have written so ungracious a letter as that which appeared in your last issue .
Far from the appointment of Baron de Ferrieres taking us by surprise we were fully expecting its occurrence , ana should have been grievously disappointed if our worthy brother had not obtained office in Grand Mark Lodge . If " P . M . " really takes any interest either in Grand Lodge or Grand Mark Lodge he certainly oup-ht to knowthat it is not unusual to give office to distinguished brethren
who have not been many years in the Order . In opposition to "P . M . ' s" last sentence , I may be allowed to say that for myself and for all the Mark brethren with whom I have spoken , we fully recognise the claims of the Baron for the office he holds , and that many old and deserving Mark Masters greatly rejoice in his appointment . His claims are not far to seek by any candid antl trenerous
brother . The Baron is a Vice-President of the Mark Benevolent Fund and Vice Patron of all the Charities ; he holds office in his Craft lodge and in his Mark lodge ; is a Prov . Grand Mark Officer and a Past Grand Officer ; he is active , courteous , and regular in all his Masonic duties ; and his time , his services , and his resources arc given in the most ungrudging spirit to his several lodges . Lately he
discharged in a very able and munificent manner the duties of Mayor of Cheltenham , and he has now the honour of representing the town in Parliament . As to "P . M . ' s" question of precedence I may answer that the Baron will take the same place in Prov . Grand
Mark Lodge that our Very Worshipful brother , thc Rev . C . J . Martyn , took in Prov . Grand Lodge vvhen we had to congratulate ourselves on his appointment as Grand Chaplain . I am , yours fraternally , J , B . - Cheltenham , July 6 .
GOOD OR BAD FORM . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you kindly answer enclosed through your paper . An account was presented in open lodge , vvas subjected to the usual scrutiny , a member proposed that it be paid , another member seconded the proposition , it vvas put
to the brethren , and carried in the usual manner . The Secretary , the following day , instead of getting a cheque took the account to a member of the lodge , and with him waited upon the man to whom the account vvas due , asking him to make some reduction , which he declined to do ; the Secretary then declined to pay the account . I may add that the
brother vvho went with the Secretary vvas not in office . My contention is that this was contrary to the law and spirit of Freemasonry , especially as the man to whom the money was due was a member of the same lodge . I do not for obvious reasons give you the name of the lodge , but it is one of the lodges to which I belong . I am , Sir , yours obediently ,
BUCKSTONE . [ We think the Secretary has acted perfectly wrongly , and is bound by the resolution and order of the lodge . The best course of proceeding would be to move the lodge to pass a resolution directing the Secretary to carry out its previous resolution . —ED . F . M . ]
Reviews.
Reviews .
MAGAZINES FOR JULY . " Scribner's Magazine . " This comes before us in most interesting form and effective editing . It is really A 1 . There is an article on vivisection which makes your blood curdle with the cruelty of those vvho will practise it and uphold it . We spare our readers the really sickening horrors there recited , and though we arc neither " sentimental" ' nor " sensational" in our temperament or proclivities , we
do ask indignantly , can it be for the interests of science that such a barbarous dealing with animals is sanctioned , such a reversal of the law of kindness for the brutecreation deliberately approved of ? Some of the operations recorded are simply grotesque , and disgusting in their infliction of painful torments on poor dumb ; but writhing amf moaning animals . We wish the Anti-Vivisection Society wouldrepublish the article )
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for the Boys' School Festival , which we commend to the attention of our readers , " errors excepted . " £$ l have subsequently come in , and there arc now seventeen outstanding lists . * I * *** SEVERAL points arise out of these returns , which
we will deal with seriatim and singly . I he first is , that in the metropolis only eig ht lodges—p lease note this fact , kind reader—from No . 1700 have sent a Steward or a return , a very momentous reality , look at it as you will . In the provinces , seven
have done so—fifteen only represented from 1700 downwards . Before 1 SS 1 we trust that our younger lodges will bear in mind that Masonry does not merely consist in the " social circle "—very good in its way—but that each
new lodge has its duties towards the Charities as well as older bodies . And though , no doubt , a good deal may be fairly said as to the preliminary expenses of new lodges , yet they are not so
overpowering as to prevent anything being found for charity ; the more so when we remember the heavy outlay for social requirements . We trust to see a marked improvement in this respect in 1 SS 1 .
* * * ANOTHER point is the absence of contributing Chapters ; this ought not so to be , and is a grave reflection on Royal Arch Masonry . We hope that others will see it as we do , and we think clearly , as Royal Arch Masons .
* * THE third point is thc wide "margin" as between the metropolis and the provinces in their returns . Is there any reason for so marked a difference ? or is it merely an incidental and passing
characteristic , which will be altered , and altered for t ' le better , on another occasion ? AND , lastly , as regards the Festival , we feel bound to call attention to a matter we have often dilated upon before , namely , the want of a more equally
diffused support among all our lodges and chapters , and all ranks of the brethren of our great metropolitan Charities . It is still the few as compared to the many , both as regards lodges , chapters , and brethren , who make up these goodl y and gracious
returns year by year . We yet look forward to the hope that we may have it in our power to report , that the Masonic duty of supporting our really noble Institutions is felt as much by the mass of the Order , as it is evidently realized by the zealous few .
* * * BUT , still , let " carping critics , " let " zealous pessimists" say what they will , the return for the Boys ' School for 1880 is a very noble return , wonderful
by comparison of previous years , and symptomatic of that thorough Masonic sympathy with those kindly Charities , which appeal in this Metropolis of ours to the best efforts and fraternal aid of all members of the Craft .
* * WE must all be much amused with the efforts made here and there to take from ROBERT RAIKES the credit of founding the Sunday School system . We who are unimpassioned and impartial spectators
necessarily with such a controversy , will agree with SIR CHARLES REED , that whatever individuals may have done here and there , up and down thc country , the system owes to ROBERT RAIKES , in his cottage
schools , at Gloucester , its actual stability , dcvelopement , and reality , as a system of wide , of universal application . But such is the way of the world . The true "Inventors" are very few , the pseudoclaimants are very many .
* * WE cannot profess to go along with the Charity Organization Society in its application to the Home Secretary , to place all charity associations , even the most modern , under the Charity
Commission . In our opinion we have quite enough of " Red Tape" as it is , and we are in great danger with this bureaucratic tendency of the hour to be
simply overridden b y a host of inspectors , and thc like . If more legislative power is wanted to punish fraudulent beggars , and heartless impostors , and specious robbers of the charitable , be it so . That
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surely , could not be difficult of attainment . But let us beware of two great evils , centralized irresponsibility , and so-called paternal interference with everybody and everylhing .
THE election ofthe Collector for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take place , according to former precedents , on the 15 th inst . We understand that it is proposed to defer the election ,
but we think that , as the work of Collector is greatly in arrear , the sooner the election is made the better . We have heard that it is proposed to non-confirm a portion of the minutes of the last meeting , but we cannot see how that can be done .
The minutes record what took place , and on thc faith of which an advertisement was issued , and , therefore , it is absolutely impossible to nonconfirm the minutes , except , indeed , on the ground of " incorrectness . " We hope that all members
of the Permanent Committee will be present , as thc votejs one of importance . Wc need hardl y point out , that if even the slightest variation is made , the whole question must be thrown open and reconsidered and a fresh a dverlisemcnt issued ;
but though we , ourselves , should have preferred the limits of age to have been respective !} ' twenty-one and fifty , we cannot think it right to go against the decided opinion of the
intelligent majority which decided the question , having fairly heard both sides at the last Committee meeting . We repeat that we hope all members of the Committee who can be present will make a point of attending .
* * WE are told that our remarks anent " Masonic Sweeps " have given great offence to some of our brethren . We are heartil y sorry for it , but as the use of the Freemason would be gone , if it ever gave
way to thc temptation of " saying smooth things , " and of merely seeking to "run with the crowd , " so wc feel sure , that our honest objections and wellintentioned warning will , on calm reflection , be appreciated by a large majority of our law-respecting , and thoughtful Brotherhood .
# # THE Australian Freemason ol May 17 th , which is , as our readers may know , theorgan of thenew Grand Lodge , which claims now to represent twenty-three lodges , though none of the English Constitution ,
we believe , states that the " Cosmopolitan Calendar , " by a mistake , makes Bro . LEEWORTHY G . Secretary of the Body , whereas Bro . LEEWORTHY is D . G . Secretary of the English D . G . Lodge , and Bro . M . WEEKES , P . M ., is the G . S . of
the assumed G . Lodge . We rectify the error at the request of the Editor of the " Cosmo , " but we do not in England see how the new bod y is a lawful Grand Lodge , wilh all fraternal good feeling to those who compose it .
* * WE rejoice to announce lhat close upon £ 29 , have been received for thc Hospital Fund , and that other returns have yet to come in . It is considered that the whole amount will be much in excess of last year .
Bro. John Hervey.
BRO . JOHN HERVEY .
In another portion of our pages will be found some reference to the great loss which Freemasonry and society has sustained by the demise of our beloved Bro . JOHN HERVEY , for thirteen years
Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England , and Grand Scribe E . of the Grand Chapter of the Hol y Royal Arch . A carefull y written and complete Masonic Obituary will appear next week , prepared by his nephew , Bro . KENNETH
R . H . MACKENZIE , one of our contributors . Bro . KENNETH R . H . MACKENZIE has asked us to state that this somewhat sudden and sad event must be his excuse to his very many Masonic correspondents in all parts of the world for any delay in answering their enquiries .
Bro . Sherilf Woolloton presided at the opening of a fancy bazaar at . the new mission hall attached to St . Matthew's Church , New Kent-road . The object of the bazaar vvas the liquidation of a debt still hanging over the mission hall .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish in aspirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
THE LATE BRO . JOHN HERVEY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — As I left Norwood Cemetery on Wednesday last , I felt , as I feel still , that something ought to be done to perpetuate , Masonically , the services of our late valued and loved Grand Secretary ; and then the thought has occurred
to me would it not be well to erect a monument to him in Norwood Cemetery ? This , surely , is not a matter difficult of arrangement , and the subscriptions might be so fixed as to include small sums from many in town and country . I feel sure that our esteemed Grand Treasurer would lend his valuable services as Treasurerof the fund , and probably
Bro . Buss , vvho is Bro . Hervey ' s executor , might be willing to act as Secretary—it could not be in better hands . Before we all leave London could we not meet under the distinguished presidency of Bro . John Havers , for instance , and record our admiration for an old friend in so fitting a tribute to his memory ? Yours fraternally ,
ONE AT THE FUNERAL
To the Editor of the Freemason-Dear Sir and Brother , — It may perhaps interest some of your readers tc know that I have at my studio a copy of my bust of our late Bro . John Hervey ( now exhibiting at the Royal Academy ) , which I shall be happy to show to any brother who may favour me with a call . Yours faithfully and fraternally ,
M . RAGGI , P . M ., P . Z . No . 7 . 31 , Devonshire-street , Portland-place . July Sth .
GRAND MARK LODGE . To the Editor of thc " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — As the oldest official Mark Master of Gloucestershire let mc express my deep sorrow that any P . M . of our province could have written so ungracious a letter as that which appeared in your last issue .
Far from the appointment of Baron de Ferrieres taking us by surprise we were fully expecting its occurrence , ana should have been grievously disappointed if our worthy brother had not obtained office in Grand Mark Lodge . If " P . M . " really takes any interest either in Grand Lodge or Grand Mark Lodge he certainly oup-ht to knowthat it is not unusual to give office to distinguished brethren
who have not been many years in the Order . In opposition to "P . M . ' s" last sentence , I may be allowed to say that for myself and for all the Mark brethren with whom I have spoken , we fully recognise the claims of the Baron for the office he holds , and that many old and deserving Mark Masters greatly rejoice in his appointment . His claims are not far to seek by any candid antl trenerous
brother . The Baron is a Vice-President of the Mark Benevolent Fund and Vice Patron of all the Charities ; he holds office in his Craft lodge and in his Mark lodge ; is a Prov . Grand Mark Officer and a Past Grand Officer ; he is active , courteous , and regular in all his Masonic duties ; and his time , his services , and his resources arc given in the most ungrudging spirit to his several lodges . Lately he
discharged in a very able and munificent manner the duties of Mayor of Cheltenham , and he has now the honour of representing the town in Parliament . As to "P . M . ' s" question of precedence I may answer that the Baron will take the same place in Prov . Grand
Mark Lodge that our Very Worshipful brother , thc Rev . C . J . Martyn , took in Prov . Grand Lodge vvhen we had to congratulate ourselves on his appointment as Grand Chaplain . I am , yours fraternally , J , B . - Cheltenham , July 6 .
GOOD OR BAD FORM . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you kindly answer enclosed through your paper . An account was presented in open lodge , vvas subjected to the usual scrutiny , a member proposed that it be paid , another member seconded the proposition , it vvas put
to the brethren , and carried in the usual manner . The Secretary , the following day , instead of getting a cheque took the account to a member of the lodge , and with him waited upon the man to whom the account vvas due , asking him to make some reduction , which he declined to do ; the Secretary then declined to pay the account . I may add that the
brother vvho went with the Secretary vvas not in office . My contention is that this was contrary to the law and spirit of Freemasonry , especially as the man to whom the money was due was a member of the same lodge . I do not for obvious reasons give you the name of the lodge , but it is one of the lodges to which I belong . I am , Sir , yours obediently ,
BUCKSTONE . [ We think the Secretary has acted perfectly wrongly , and is bound by the resolution and order of the lodge . The best course of proceeding would be to move the lodge to pass a resolution directing the Secretary to carry out its previous resolution . —ED . F . M . ]
Reviews.
Reviews .
MAGAZINES FOR JULY . " Scribner's Magazine . " This comes before us in most interesting form and effective editing . It is really A 1 . There is an article on vivisection which makes your blood curdle with the cruelty of those vvho will practise it and uphold it . We spare our readers the really sickening horrors there recited , and though we arc neither " sentimental" ' nor " sensational" in our temperament or proclivities , we
do ask indignantly , can it be for the interests of science that such a barbarous dealing with animals is sanctioned , such a reversal of the law of kindness for the brutecreation deliberately approved of ? Some of the operations recorded are simply grotesque , and disgusting in their infliction of painful torments on poor dumb ; but writhing amf moaning animals . We wish the Anti-Vivisection Society wouldrepublish the article )