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THE MASONIC MAGAZINE
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
"This is a new monthly , which we confidently expect will be hailed with delight by the numerous "Brethren of the Mystic Tie , " as a seasonable addition to Masonic literature . A casual glance at the list of contributros will
show the names of many who have , long before now , made their mark in the literary world on Masonic and non-masonic subjects , and enables us to augur for the new venture a long and successful career . The first paper , by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , sets before the reader in a clear and succinct manner the wonderful
antiquity of the Craft , and the vast progress it had made in modem days . As an illustration of the author ' s style our readers will , perhaps , allow us to quote the following passage on the "Universality ofthe Craft : — "For strange though it be in itself as a fact , Freemasonry has been
found alike in the most civilised and the most uncivilised portions ofthe world , amid the Arabs of the East , and the Esquimaux of the North , among the aborig ines of Australia and North America , as well amid the more polished communities of Europe and Asia . It is not an
exaggeration to add that Freemasonry exists in all the four quarters of the globe . Its marks and symbols are traced on the cave of Elephanta and the Temples of Mexico , on the mighty cathedrals and ecclesiastical buildings of all Europe , as well as on the Roman wall , on the
Egyptian pyramid , on the remains of Grecian shrines , and the debris of Syrian buildings , on the internal decorations still visible through the whitewash of St . Sophia , and on the underground passages , and skillfully constructed crypts of that sacred building at Jerusalem , so well known to all Freemasons , and still dear to the
memory and the heart of some traveller and pilgrim from a far shore , as it was to those who once worshipped in a happier time within its ever holy walls . " Space does not allow us to notice the other papers—in prose and versealthough equally interesting ; and we can only
recommend our readers to take a dip into the magazine for themselves , and we arc well assured they will not regret doing so , but we may be excused for hinting that the enterprising and intelligent publisher would make his work
still more perfect by paying more attention to the operations of Freemasonry in Scotland and Ireland , not confining the magazine articles to a chronicle of the Craft in England . —Coleraine Chronicle , Aug . 30 th .
We are in receipt of the first number of "The Masonic Magazine : A Monthly Digest of Freemasonry in all its Branches , " published by Bro . Kenning , of London . In looking at this new Masonic favour , we are struck with tlie goodl y promise that it gives us of the future . Among
the list of its contributors we find the names of Hughan , Findel , Lyon , Paton , Woodford , and many others , who have already done good servile in the field of Masonic literature ; and doubtless will do still more in the pages of the " Masonic Magazine . " The present contains
many important and instructive articles , one of which , on " Systematic Masonic Benevolence , " by Bro . Hughan , we shall transfer to our next number , because its account of the Louisiana Relief Lodge isepeciall y interesting to American readers . We hope that the " Masonic
Magazine will meet with a large patronage on this side of the water . The terms for American subscribers are nine shillings perannum , payable in advance . " George Kenning , 198 Fleet Street , London . "—Mackay ' s National Freemason , Aus *; , 1873 .
We have received the first number ( July ) of a most important monthly , published by Bro . George Kenning , of London , of which tlie title in full reads as follows : —•* The Masonic
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Magazine ; a monthly Digest of Freemasonry in all its Branches . Under the patronage of the Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master , England ; the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Rosslvn , the M . W . Grand Master Mason ;
the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T . ; the M . W . Past Grand Master Mason , Scotland ; Col . Francis Burdett , Representative for Grand Lodge of Ireland ; and the Grand Masters of many Foreign Grand Lodges . " The list of
contributors is very ample , including well known writers and prominent Masons , not only in various parts of Great Britain , butralso Paris and Leipy . ig . The two leading articles in the present number are "The Present Position of
English Freemasonry , " by the Rev . A . F A . Woodford , Past Grand Chaplain , and "The New United Orders" ( of Knights Templar ) , by Joseph H . Woodworth . The crowded state of
our columns compels us to omit further reference to this magazine , and to these articles , so interesting to American Masons and Templars . In our next we shall hope to give at least an abstract . "—Freemasons' Repository , Aug . i . fjth .
The first number of this magazine , issued by Bro . George Kenning , at tlie offices of The Freemason , has reached us , and bears evidence of
careful editorial supervision . We have attentively ' perused the contents , and have no hesitation 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 in 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 . "—North 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 mils Herald , July 19 th . " We need not , however , run through the
whole of the 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 highly interesting history , and the present magazine bids fair to provide valuable sketches of their past and present condition . "—Nottingham Daily Guardian , July 18 th .
" All the articles are well written and interesting . "—Orkney Herald , July pth . " 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 .
"Ihe "Masonic Magazine" undoubtedl y possesses many attractions which Masonic readers will not fail to appreciate . " - — Somerset County Herald , July 19 th . " We have great pleasure in commending it to
tlie notice of the Masonic brethren as being a first-class magazine . —R de News , July 19 th . "It deserves commendation , and is likely to receive a cordial reception . "—South IFales Weekl y Telegram , July 1 ah .
" The entire contents will be of great interest to the Masonic reader . "—Sttijhrds / tire Baity Sentinel , July icth . " It will no doubt , be welcomed by all members of the Cnih "—Stroud News , Aug . Sth .
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" It deserves to become exceedingly popular . ' —Clifton Chronicle , July 16 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 18 th .
"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 require , 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 Gazette , 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 , we have derived great pleasure and information from the perusal of
this clever magazine , and have therefore every confidence in recommending it to 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 . " —Grantham Journal , July 19 th . " The new monthly opens well with an interesting paper on the present position of English 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 of the Craft will doubtless find it full of interesting matter . "—Hampshire Advertiser , July 1 ath . " It will be sure to be widely circulated amongst the brethren . " — Deal , JValmer , and Sandwich Mercury , Aug . oth .
" 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 13 th .
" It is well got up and most ably written , giving statistics and general information , whicii will be valued by the society in particular , and found interesting by the public in general . "—• Tunbridge Wells Gazelle . July 18 th .
" This new monthl y bids fair to become a successful candidate for public favour , not only amongst the brethren of the "Mystic Tie" but the general public . "—IValsal Free Press , July 26 th .
"The 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 . "—WilU and Gloucestershire Standard , July 26 th .
" The title of this useful monthly fully indicates the work to whicii 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 . "Worcestershire Advertiser , July 19 th .
OiiTcics . —London , 198 , Fleet-street ; Liverpool , 2 , Monument-place ; Dublin , 26 , Grafton-street ; Glasgow , 108 , Renfield-street . Printed and Published by the Proprietor , Brother CUOKCI- K « XK , » , at his Office ,, i-rf Ek-. t-Mrcet , and 2 , , ~^ U Lit , le ~ BrUai ^ m t ~ l , e cY ^' oTlYYime , -Tnd ^ ~ Mo , ^ YY ^ Ye 7 LwYY V of , ^ County of Uivcauei . —SAIUBUAYJ StwtMiitH JJ , 1 S 73 .
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THE MASONIC MAGAZINE
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
"This is a new monthly , which we confidently expect will be hailed with delight by the numerous "Brethren of the Mystic Tie , " as a seasonable addition to Masonic literature . A casual glance at the list of contributros will
show the names of many who have , long before now , made their mark in the literary world on Masonic and non-masonic subjects , and enables us to augur for the new venture a long and successful career . The first paper , by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , sets before the reader in a clear and succinct manner the wonderful
antiquity of the Craft , and the vast progress it had made in modem days . As an illustration of the author ' s style our readers will , perhaps , allow us to quote the following passage on the "Universality ofthe Craft : — "For strange though it be in itself as a fact , Freemasonry has been
found alike in the most civilised and the most uncivilised portions ofthe world , amid the Arabs of the East , and the Esquimaux of the North , among the aborig ines of Australia and North America , as well amid the more polished communities of Europe and Asia . It is not an
exaggeration to add that Freemasonry exists in all the four quarters of the globe . Its marks and symbols are traced on the cave of Elephanta and the Temples of Mexico , on the mighty cathedrals and ecclesiastical buildings of all Europe , as well as on the Roman wall , on the
Egyptian pyramid , on the remains of Grecian shrines , and the debris of Syrian buildings , on the internal decorations still visible through the whitewash of St . Sophia , and on the underground passages , and skillfully constructed crypts of that sacred building at Jerusalem , so well known to all Freemasons , and still dear to the
memory and the heart of some traveller and pilgrim from a far shore , as it was to those who once worshipped in a happier time within its ever holy walls . " Space does not allow us to notice the other papers—in prose and versealthough equally interesting ; and we can only
recommend our readers to take a dip into the magazine for themselves , and we arc well assured they will not regret doing so , but we may be excused for hinting that the enterprising and intelligent publisher would make his work
still more perfect by paying more attention to the operations of Freemasonry in Scotland and Ireland , not confining the magazine articles to a chronicle of the Craft in England . —Coleraine Chronicle , Aug . 30 th .
We are in receipt of the first number of "The Masonic Magazine : A Monthly Digest of Freemasonry in all its Branches , " published by Bro . Kenning , of London . In looking at this new Masonic favour , we are struck with tlie goodl y promise that it gives us of the future . Among
the list of its contributors we find the names of Hughan , Findel , Lyon , Paton , Woodford , and many others , who have already done good servile in the field of Masonic literature ; and doubtless will do still more in the pages of the " Masonic Magazine . " The present contains
many important and instructive articles , one of which , on " Systematic Masonic Benevolence , " by Bro . Hughan , we shall transfer to our next number , because its account of the Louisiana Relief Lodge isepeciall y interesting to American readers . We hope that the " Masonic
Magazine will meet with a large patronage on this side of the water . The terms for American subscribers are nine shillings perannum , payable in advance . " George Kenning , 198 Fleet Street , London . "—Mackay ' s National Freemason , Aus *; , 1873 .
We have received the first number ( July ) of a most important monthly , published by Bro . George Kenning , of London , of which tlie title in full reads as follows : —•* The Masonic
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Magazine ; a monthly Digest of Freemasonry in all its Branches . Under the patronage of the Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master , England ; the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Rosslvn , the M . W . Grand Master Mason ;
the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T . ; the M . W . Past Grand Master Mason , Scotland ; Col . Francis Burdett , Representative for Grand Lodge of Ireland ; and the Grand Masters of many Foreign Grand Lodges . " The list of
contributors is very ample , including well known writers and prominent Masons , not only in various parts of Great Britain , butralso Paris and Leipy . ig . The two leading articles in the present number are "The Present Position of
English Freemasonry , " by the Rev . A . F A . Woodford , Past Grand Chaplain , and "The New United Orders" ( of Knights Templar ) , by Joseph H . Woodworth . The crowded state of
our columns compels us to omit further reference to this magazine , and to these articles , so interesting to American Masons and Templars . In our next we shall hope to give at least an abstract . "—Freemasons' Repository , Aug . i . fjth .
The first number of this magazine , issued by Bro . George Kenning , at tlie offices of The Freemason , has reached us , and bears evidence of
careful editorial supervision . We have attentively ' perused the contents , and have no hesitation 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 in 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 . "—North 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 mils Herald , July 19 th . " We need not , however , run through the
whole of the 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 highly interesting history , and the present magazine bids fair to provide valuable sketches of their past and present condition . "—Nottingham Daily Guardian , July 18 th .
" All the articles are well written and interesting . "—Orkney Herald , July pth . " 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 .
"Ihe "Masonic Magazine" undoubtedl y possesses many attractions which Masonic readers will not fail to appreciate . " - — Somerset County Herald , July 19 th . " We have great pleasure in commending it to
tlie notice of the Masonic brethren as being a first-class magazine . —R de News , July 19 th . "It deserves commendation , and is likely to receive a cordial reception . "—South IFales Weekl y Telegram , July 1 ah .
" The entire contents will be of great interest to the Masonic reader . "—Sttijhrds / tire Baity Sentinel , July icth . " It will no doubt , be welcomed by all members of the Cnih "—Stroud News , Aug . Sth .
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" It deserves to become exceedingly popular . ' —Clifton Chronicle , July 16 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 18 th .
"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 require , 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 Gazette , 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 , we have derived great pleasure and information from the perusal of
this clever magazine , and have therefore every confidence in recommending it to 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 . " —Grantham Journal , July 19 th . " The new monthly opens well with an interesting paper on the present position of English 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 of the Craft will doubtless find it full of interesting matter . "—Hampshire Advertiser , July 1 ath . " It will be sure to be widely circulated amongst the brethren . " — Deal , JValmer , and Sandwich Mercury , Aug . oth .
" 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 13 th .
" It is well got up and most ably written , giving statistics and general information , whicii will be valued by the society in particular , and found interesting by the public in general . "—• Tunbridge Wells Gazelle . July 18 th .
" This new monthl y bids fair to become a successful candidate for public favour , not only amongst the brethren of the "Mystic Tie" but the general public . "—IValsal Free Press , July 26 th .
"The 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 . "—WilU and Gloucestershire Standard , July 26 th .
" The title of this useful monthly fully indicates the work to whicii 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 . "Worcestershire Advertiser , July 19 th .
OiiTcics . —London , 198 , Fleet-street ; Liverpool , 2 , Monument-place ; Dublin , 26 , Grafton-street ; Glasgow , 108 , Renfield-street . Printed and Published by the Proprietor , Brother CUOKCI- K « XK , » , at his Office ,, i-rf Ek-. t-Mrcet , and 2 , , ~^ U Lit , le ~ BrUai ^ m t ~ l , e cY ^' oTlYYime , -Tnd ^ ~ Mo , ^ YY ^ Ye 7 LwYY V of , ^ County of Uivcauei . —SAIUBUAYJ StwtMiitH JJ , 1 S 73 .