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THE AMSTKOM BRACE . ( PATENTED ) . Absolute Comfort in Dress for Gentlemen SECURED BY WEARING The Armstrong Spiral Spring Brace , Supplied by nil Tailors , Outfitters , Hosiers , and Drapers throughout the World . " Braces or no braces has been exercising the " minds of correspondents of the Times , One gentleman " says he is too fat to do without them ; another that he ' ' can only get on without . them by hitching up his trousers " before ladies , which he terms an objectionable practice . " A few years ago I was in Paris and , wanting a pair of " braces , 1 went to the shop called ' Old England' to buy * ' them . I selected a pair ivhich both behind and before " had spiral steel springs . Any movement extended the " springs , so that I seemed to have no braces on , and yet I " was not , like the unfortunate correspondent of the Times " ^ reduced to the necessity of periodically hitching up my " trousers . The next time I went to Paris I endeavoured "to buy another pair of these braces , but was told that I " could not get them , so on my return to England I had " some made . Why there is no sale for them—as this , I " presume , is the only reason for their not being offered for " sale—I do not know , for unquestionably they are the " most comfortable braces that ever were made . "—Truth , October 4 th , 1 SS 3 .
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PERILS ABOUND ON EVERY SIDE ! . The RAILWAY PASSENGERS'ASSURANCE COMPANY C 4 , C O R N H I L L , INSURES' AGAINST ACCIDENTSOFALLKINDS .-ON LAND OR WATER , AND HAS TIIR LARGEST INVESTED CAPITAA , THE LARGEST INCOME , AND PAVS YEARIY TIIR LARGEST AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION of any Accidental Assurance Company . CHAIRMAN . —1 IARV 1 E M . FARQUHAR , ESQ . Apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations , the Local Agents , or West End Oflicc : ' 8 , GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS , CHARING CROSS ; . or at the HEAD OFFICE : —64 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . . WILLIAM 1 . VIAN , Secretary .
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FIELD LANE REFUGES AND RAGGED SCHOOLS . THE 42 nd ANNUAL MEETING Will ( D . v . ) be held On WEDNESDAY , MAY 28 th , AT HOLBORN TOWN HALL , GRAYS-INN ROAD Chair to be taken at G o ' clock by the EARL OF SHAFTESBURY , K . G . Funds urgently needed . PEREGRINE PLATT , Secretary , Vine-street , Clerkcnwell-road , E . C .
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SPECIALLY INTERESTING TO FREEMASONS . GEORGE MACKEY , 49 A , Union Passage , Birmingham , at the request- of many Masons , has now published his most remarkable Masonic Illumination . The size of the original is 48 by 36 inches , and is probably one of the most beautiful Specimens of Pen and Ink Etching ever produced . Detailed particulars sent on receipt of stamped directed envelope . Copyright Photographs , Cabinet size 2 s . Ditto ditto . 15 by 12 inch 5 s . The original can be seen at any time at above address ; also a choice and large collection of all varieties of Fine Art property , China , Weapons , Old Plate , Antique Jewellery , Ivory Carvings , Old Carved Oak and other Furniture , and Bric-a-brac of every description .
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TO Tea Merchants " and others . —A poor Brother , age 34 , married , with large family entirely dependent on him for support , being , through misfortune and illness , out of employment , is IN URGENT NEED of another APPOINTMENT . Has had 15 years ' experience in the Wholesale Tea Trade , and thoroughly understands it in all its branches . Would wilHngly undertake any duties where his services could be useful . Firstclass references to brethren high in the Craft . Address , R . G ., 150 , Osborne-road , Forest Gate , E .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
CURIOSO . —No , The following communications have been received , but are not inserted in this issue owing to want of space : — CRAFT LODGES , — Derwent , 40 ; Unanimity , Sg ; Palatine , 97 ; St . Hilda's , s ^ o ; Affability , 317 ; Harmony , 372 ; Gresham ,
86 g ; Williamson , g ^ g ; Priory , ' 1000 ; Shakespeare , 1009 ; Granite , 202 S . 86 g ; Williamson , g ^ g ; Priory , ' 1000 ; Shakespeare , 1009 ; Granite , 202 S . INSTRUCTION-. —Coveut Garden Lodge ; 1614 . ROYAL Ancir CHAI ' TBRS . —St . John of Jerusalem , 203 . Affability , 317 ; Friendly , 1513 . A . AND A . RITE . —Albion Rose , Croix Chapter , 54 . CRYPTIC MASONRY . —Grand Masters' Council , 1 .
BOOKS RECEIVED , & c . " New Zealand Freemason , " " Jewish Chronicle , " " Citizen , " " Broad Arrow , " "City Press , " " [ lull Packet , " "Liberal Freemason , " " Addresses of Grand Master and Reports of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , " " Philadelphia livening Telegraph , " " Court Circular , " " Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Quebec , 1 S . S 4 , " " Journal of Prison Discipline" and Philanthropy " '( Philadelphia ) , "Tricycling Journal , " " Hndderslicld Weekl y News , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " La Revista Masiinica del Peru . "
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. nm . SATURDAY , MAY 17 , 1884 .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , hut wc wish in aspirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
RE-NUMBERING OF LODGES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , 1 had not intended trespassing on your space by again referring to the re-numbering of lodges . Uro . Henry Smith , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire , has evidently taken great pains to enlighten your readers that there is a
wide difference between his and Bro . W . J . Hughan ' s manner of receiving the ideas of those with whom they may differ , and although strong language may be Bro . Smith ' s forte , it is neither gentlemanly , courteous , or convincing , I fail to see that my remarks were * ' exceedingly absurd , '' or that I have gone out of my ' . ' way to cause trouble or annoyance . " To Bro . W . J . Hughan I tender my thanks for his
courteous reply , which is more convincing than that of Bro . Smith , to whom I recommend a "courteous and suitable manner " of address in future . M y former letter commenced " Would not the present , & c , " therefore its purport was suggestive , not affirmative . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , JOHN W . TURNER . Huddersfield , May 12 th , 1 SS 4 . -
THE HUGHAN TESTIMONIAL FUND . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I have received subscriptions from the seven lodges and three chapters in Jersey , of one guinea each , through the goed offices of the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . P . E . Sohicr .
which will be duly acknowledged in a list of subscribers now being prepared . Intending subscribers , and brethren who have promised subscriptions , will oblige by forwarding the amounts as soon as posssiblc to mc for insertion in the next printed-list . —Yours fraternally , GEORGE KENNING , Treasurer . Little Britain , E . C , May 12 th .
THE LATE MICHAEL THOMAS BASS , M . P . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In your issue of to-day appears an obituary notice of Michael Thomas Bass , M . P ., in which it is stated you are unaware whether he was a member of the Fraternity . When the foundation-stone of the Free Library , Derby Jtviiiiil wrto i Kins ine laid
. uue e » ma many co lownj , was , recollect his walking in the procession , wearing the Master Mason's apron , but I have no idea to which lodge he belonged . I may add that his eldest son , Sir M . A . Bass , M . P ., has been a subscribing member of the Arboretum Lodge , No . 731 , for many years . —Yours fraternally , J . BLAND , I . P . M . 731 . 41 , Bateman-st ., Derby , May 3 .
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REVIEWS .
ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE ° . * , ? £ > LAND FR 0 M FEBRUARY , 18 S . 1 , TO JANUARY , 1 SS 5 . We rejoice to observe from these "Proceedings" the onward prosperity of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . We are also much pleased to observe the manly movement now being made to extend the rroodlv work of Scottish
Masonic benevolence , and we feel sure that not only so opportune and needful a step will be encouraged and helped fonvardjby our warm-hearted brethren in North Britain , but that in its results and " outcome" it will do honour tp the Scottish Grand Lodge , and reflect still further credit on Scottish Freemasonry . They have our most hearty good wishes .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . _ The report for 1 SS 3 has lately been issued , and is a very interesting and readable pamphlet . It was founded in 1 S 50 , arid so has passed its 33 rd year , being one of the oldest and for long the largest of the several institutions of
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the kind scattered over the country . Its management is vested mainly in a General Committee , the officers being all honorary , not even excepting the hard working Secretaries , Bros . G . Broadbridge and Robt . Martin . The Treasurer is Bro . J . T . Callow . When it is remembered that the invested funds now exceed £ iS , ooo ; that the annual income from investments , donations , and subscriptions is
over £ 4000 ; and that 16 S children were educated and clothed , and some in part "advanced in lite , " in 1 SS 3 alone , a faint idea at least may be obtained of the character andextent ' of the laborious duties of the Honorary Secretaries . Its neighbouring province Chester has also an Educational Institution , as East Lancashire and many others , several including annuities , for Aged Freemasons
and Widows . There are now several hundreds of children being educated by these excellent societies , which are invaluable , providing as they do for the maintenance and education of so many children , who could not possibly be elected into the "Central Masonic Charities . " Wc wish most heartily every success and continued prosperity to these most useful , systematic , and practical benevolent institutions . .
SCHACH BISMARCK . By Uro . J . G . FINDEL , Leipsic . Bro . J . G . Findel , of Leipzig , well known b y his valuable " History of Freemasonry " and other Masonic works , has written an historical romance , " Schach Bismarck , " which purports to be an answer to the new Papal Encyclical , notwithstanding the author had no intention to compose one when writing it . The romance describes , under the
form of a love story , the great events cf 1 & C 7-71 , the Roman Council and the German War , and the enmity of the Jesuits towards Freemasonry . The novel we believe will be a very interesting book . Bro . Findel published in his youth some poems and a little novel in a German paper , and so " il rcvient a ses premiers amours " poetry . Wc are very much pleased to be permitted to announce in the Freemason this new work of liro . Findcl ' s .
METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANAGE . The fourteenth annual report of this admirabl y developed institution is a most striking one . Everything is redolent of good management and success . The public have very wisely and kindly encouraged " the Force" by liberal support to carry out a very needful and opportune scheme of
caring for the orphan children of its members , and though wc read the reports of many similar institutions in this great metropolis of ours , we know of none which so " passes muster , " so thoroughly deserves the approval and support of the thoughtful , the sympathetic , and the well-to-do . This year the Board of Managers have made an " innovation " ; but an "innovation" so justified by results as not only
to have become a " fait accompli , " but a most legitimate and commendable addition to the aims and objects of the institution . All changes , as we know day by day , arc not for good ; but this little addition to the programme is truly " compassionate " in its " outlook , " aiid " highly to be approved of" in its meaning and aim . A compassionate allowance of one shilling a week , or two guineas a year ,
has been made to those whom the orphanage cannot contain , and a very sensible and praiseworthy payment wc deem it to be . £ 13 , 807 5 s . fid . constitute the credit side of the balance-sheet , and of this amount , £ 7-14 . 1 have been raised by the members of the police force themselves , £ 4131 $ Ss . 1 id . having been subscribed and given b y the public ; the dividends amount to /" 210 , a legacy lo / , so < j . is ., ami
balance to £ 15 OG 7 s . 5 d . j £ , 7974 is . 3 d . have been paid for the institution , £ 4060 Metropolitan Stock has been purchased , and a balance of £ \ C' \ 9 ys . 3 d . remains . flic compassionate allowance amounts to ji-iGG 5 s . —very wellspent money . Out of 13 , 344 members of the force , 13 , 27 . 1 ( all honour to them ) subscribe to the orphanage , 70 still being " out in the cold " ; and we ask this year , as we diil last year , why ? Is it that , Weller-l ' tke , they have so much
to do with women and children , that they look with sternness on the intricate relationship of wives and babies ? or is there any other reason , recondite and special , which explains the abnegation and abstention of this devoted body of men ? We wish all success to one of the best institutions London now can boast of , most truly charitable in idea and developement , and , as Freemasons , we tender to it , —having some good " brethren " of ours in the force , —our heartiest good wishes .
THE MAGAZINES . The May magazines come pouring in with this good and merry month . " Detur digniori , " let us commence with the " Century . " " The Salem of Hawthorne , " " The Metopes of the Parthenon , " "Present Architecture in America , " and "The Bay of Islands" all appeal forcibly to our admiration of what is artistic , our appreciation of what is
excellent . "Rose Madder" is an admirable story , in illustrations and letterpress , and "Chemnitz White" is an heroic character . " Lady liarhcrina" and " Dr . Sevier " are full of point and pathos , and the remaining articles deserve perusal . ¦ "The English Illustrated Magazine , " Wc follow up the "Century" with a young "Aspirant" who is rapidly nearing its greater leader . " Hauling in the Lines , " " Lace Making at Nottingham , " " An Uuscntimental
Journey through Cornwall , " are all admirable . " Interlopers at the Knap " is a well-told talc , and the " Armourer ' s Prentices " are increasing in interest . ¦ "Temple Bar" has one or two gossipy articles , none , however , very profound or complete . " The history of the Mad Czar " is painful , and seems to us hastily composed . " A Mysterious Dwelling " is cleverly told . "Monte Carlo" ends sensationally , as it was sure to do , and wc
cannot say satisfactorily . " Peril " seems to be growing " perilous . " " Longman ' s " has a good story in "lack ' s Courtship , " and a sad one in " Madam . " " Old Mortality , " by R . S . Stevenson , is very pathetic , and , we think , very true . " All the Year Round " contains the " extra number , " and is most readable . Wecommend it to our readers . We do not say or think that there is anything very striking in it
this month , but in its veriest " normality" there is for the great mass of readers much to amuse , instruct , gratify , and edify , and as we owe to it many agreeable moments both of thought and memory , wc can honestly commend it to our really reading friends , old and young . " The Antiquary " and " Bibliographer " speed on their way , rather affected by " gentle dulness , " and Dryasilustian inanities , wc fear us , after all .
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THE AMSTKOM BRACE . ( PATENTED ) . Absolute Comfort in Dress for Gentlemen SECURED BY WEARING The Armstrong Spiral Spring Brace , Supplied by nil Tailors , Outfitters , Hosiers , and Drapers throughout the World . " Braces or no braces has been exercising the " minds of correspondents of the Times , One gentleman " says he is too fat to do without them ; another that he ' ' can only get on without . them by hitching up his trousers " before ladies , which he terms an objectionable practice . " A few years ago I was in Paris and , wanting a pair of " braces , 1 went to the shop called ' Old England' to buy * ' them . I selected a pair ivhich both behind and before " had spiral steel springs . Any movement extended the " springs , so that I seemed to have no braces on , and yet I " was not , like the unfortunate correspondent of the Times " ^ reduced to the necessity of periodically hitching up my " trousers . The next time I went to Paris I endeavoured "to buy another pair of these braces , but was told that I " could not get them , so on my return to England I had " some made . Why there is no sale for them—as this , I " presume , is the only reason for their not being offered for " sale—I do not know , for unquestionably they are the " most comfortable braces that ever were made . "—Truth , October 4 th , 1 SS 3 .
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PERILS ABOUND ON EVERY SIDE ! . The RAILWAY PASSENGERS'ASSURANCE COMPANY C 4 , C O R N H I L L , INSURES' AGAINST ACCIDENTSOFALLKINDS .-ON LAND OR WATER , AND HAS TIIR LARGEST INVESTED CAPITAA , THE LARGEST INCOME , AND PAVS YEARIY TIIR LARGEST AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION of any Accidental Assurance Company . CHAIRMAN . —1 IARV 1 E M . FARQUHAR , ESQ . Apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations , the Local Agents , or West End Oflicc : ' 8 , GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS , CHARING CROSS ; . or at the HEAD OFFICE : —64 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . . WILLIAM 1 . VIAN , Secretary .
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FIELD LANE REFUGES AND RAGGED SCHOOLS . THE 42 nd ANNUAL MEETING Will ( D . v . ) be held On WEDNESDAY , MAY 28 th , AT HOLBORN TOWN HALL , GRAYS-INN ROAD Chair to be taken at G o ' clock by the EARL OF SHAFTESBURY , K . G . Funds urgently needed . PEREGRINE PLATT , Secretary , Vine-street , Clerkcnwell-road , E . C .
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SPECIALLY INTERESTING TO FREEMASONS . GEORGE MACKEY , 49 A , Union Passage , Birmingham , at the request- of many Masons , has now published his most remarkable Masonic Illumination . The size of the original is 48 by 36 inches , and is probably one of the most beautiful Specimens of Pen and Ink Etching ever produced . Detailed particulars sent on receipt of stamped directed envelope . Copyright Photographs , Cabinet size 2 s . Ditto ditto . 15 by 12 inch 5 s . The original can be seen at any time at above address ; also a choice and large collection of all varieties of Fine Art property , China , Weapons , Old Plate , Antique Jewellery , Ivory Carvings , Old Carved Oak and other Furniture , and Bric-a-brac of every description .
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TO Tea Merchants " and others . —A poor Brother , age 34 , married , with large family entirely dependent on him for support , being , through misfortune and illness , out of employment , is IN URGENT NEED of another APPOINTMENT . Has had 15 years ' experience in the Wholesale Tea Trade , and thoroughly understands it in all its branches . Would wilHngly undertake any duties where his services could be useful . Firstclass references to brethren high in the Craft . Address , R . G ., 150 , Osborne-road , Forest Gate , E .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
CURIOSO . —No , The following communications have been received , but are not inserted in this issue owing to want of space : — CRAFT LODGES , — Derwent , 40 ; Unanimity , Sg ; Palatine , 97 ; St . Hilda's , s ^ o ; Affability , 317 ; Harmony , 372 ; Gresham ,
86 g ; Williamson , g ^ g ; Priory , ' 1000 ; Shakespeare , 1009 ; Granite , 202 S . 86 g ; Williamson , g ^ g ; Priory , ' 1000 ; Shakespeare , 1009 ; Granite , 202 S . INSTRUCTION-. —Coveut Garden Lodge ; 1614 . ROYAL Ancir CHAI ' TBRS . —St . John of Jerusalem , 203 . Affability , 317 ; Friendly , 1513 . A . AND A . RITE . —Albion Rose , Croix Chapter , 54 . CRYPTIC MASONRY . —Grand Masters' Council , 1 .
BOOKS RECEIVED , & c . " New Zealand Freemason , " " Jewish Chronicle , " " Citizen , " " Broad Arrow , " "City Press , " " [ lull Packet , " "Liberal Freemason , " " Addresses of Grand Master and Reports of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , " " Philadelphia livening Telegraph , " " Court Circular , " " Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Quebec , 1 S . S 4 , " " Journal of Prison Discipline" and Philanthropy " '( Philadelphia ) , "Tricycling Journal , " " Hndderslicld Weekl y News , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " La Revista Masiinica del Peru . "
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. nm . SATURDAY , MAY 17 , 1884 .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , hut wc wish in aspirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
RE-NUMBERING OF LODGES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , 1 had not intended trespassing on your space by again referring to the re-numbering of lodges . Uro . Henry Smith , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorkshire , has evidently taken great pains to enlighten your readers that there is a
wide difference between his and Bro . W . J . Hughan ' s manner of receiving the ideas of those with whom they may differ , and although strong language may be Bro . Smith ' s forte , it is neither gentlemanly , courteous , or convincing , I fail to see that my remarks were * ' exceedingly absurd , '' or that I have gone out of my ' . ' way to cause trouble or annoyance . " To Bro . W . J . Hughan I tender my thanks for his
courteous reply , which is more convincing than that of Bro . Smith , to whom I recommend a "courteous and suitable manner " of address in future . M y former letter commenced " Would not the present , & c , " therefore its purport was suggestive , not affirmative . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , JOHN W . TURNER . Huddersfield , May 12 th , 1 SS 4 . -
THE HUGHAN TESTIMONIAL FUND . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I have received subscriptions from the seven lodges and three chapters in Jersey , of one guinea each , through the goed offices of the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . P . E . Sohicr .
which will be duly acknowledged in a list of subscribers now being prepared . Intending subscribers , and brethren who have promised subscriptions , will oblige by forwarding the amounts as soon as posssiblc to mc for insertion in the next printed-list . —Yours fraternally , GEORGE KENNING , Treasurer . Little Britain , E . C , May 12 th .
THE LATE MICHAEL THOMAS BASS , M . P . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In your issue of to-day appears an obituary notice of Michael Thomas Bass , M . P ., in which it is stated you are unaware whether he was a member of the Fraternity . When the foundation-stone of the Free Library , Derby Jtviiiiil wrto i Kins ine laid
. uue e » ma many co lownj , was , recollect his walking in the procession , wearing the Master Mason's apron , but I have no idea to which lodge he belonged . I may add that his eldest son , Sir M . A . Bass , M . P ., has been a subscribing member of the Arboretum Lodge , No . 731 , for many years . —Yours fraternally , J . BLAND , I . P . M . 731 . 41 , Bateman-st ., Derby , May 3 .
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REVIEWS .
ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE ° . * , ? £ > LAND FR 0 M FEBRUARY , 18 S . 1 , TO JANUARY , 1 SS 5 . We rejoice to observe from these "Proceedings" the onward prosperity of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . We are also much pleased to observe the manly movement now being made to extend the rroodlv work of Scottish
Masonic benevolence , and we feel sure that not only so opportune and needful a step will be encouraged and helped fonvardjby our warm-hearted brethren in North Britain , but that in its results and " outcome" it will do honour tp the Scottish Grand Lodge , and reflect still further credit on Scottish Freemasonry . They have our most hearty good wishes .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . _ The report for 1 SS 3 has lately been issued , and is a very interesting and readable pamphlet . It was founded in 1 S 50 , arid so has passed its 33 rd year , being one of the oldest and for long the largest of the several institutions of
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the kind scattered over the country . Its management is vested mainly in a General Committee , the officers being all honorary , not even excepting the hard working Secretaries , Bros . G . Broadbridge and Robt . Martin . The Treasurer is Bro . J . T . Callow . When it is remembered that the invested funds now exceed £ iS , ooo ; that the annual income from investments , donations , and subscriptions is
over £ 4000 ; and that 16 S children were educated and clothed , and some in part "advanced in lite , " in 1 SS 3 alone , a faint idea at least may be obtained of the character andextent ' of the laborious duties of the Honorary Secretaries . Its neighbouring province Chester has also an Educational Institution , as East Lancashire and many others , several including annuities , for Aged Freemasons
and Widows . There are now several hundreds of children being educated by these excellent societies , which are invaluable , providing as they do for the maintenance and education of so many children , who could not possibly be elected into the "Central Masonic Charities . " Wc wish most heartily every success and continued prosperity to these most useful , systematic , and practical benevolent institutions . .
SCHACH BISMARCK . By Uro . J . G . FINDEL , Leipsic . Bro . J . G . Findel , of Leipzig , well known b y his valuable " History of Freemasonry " and other Masonic works , has written an historical romance , " Schach Bismarck , " which purports to be an answer to the new Papal Encyclical , notwithstanding the author had no intention to compose one when writing it . The romance describes , under the
form of a love story , the great events cf 1 & C 7-71 , the Roman Council and the German War , and the enmity of the Jesuits towards Freemasonry . The novel we believe will be a very interesting book . Bro . Findel published in his youth some poems and a little novel in a German paper , and so " il rcvient a ses premiers amours " poetry . Wc are very much pleased to be permitted to announce in the Freemason this new work of liro . Findcl ' s .
METROPOLITAN AND CITY POLICE ORPHANAGE . The fourteenth annual report of this admirabl y developed institution is a most striking one . Everything is redolent of good management and success . The public have very wisely and kindly encouraged " the Force" by liberal support to carry out a very needful and opportune scheme of
caring for the orphan children of its members , and though wc read the reports of many similar institutions in this great metropolis of ours , we know of none which so " passes muster , " so thoroughly deserves the approval and support of the thoughtful , the sympathetic , and the well-to-do . This year the Board of Managers have made an " innovation " ; but an "innovation" so justified by results as not only
to have become a " fait accompli , " but a most legitimate and commendable addition to the aims and objects of the institution . All changes , as we know day by day , arc not for good ; but this little addition to the programme is truly " compassionate " in its " outlook , " aiid " highly to be approved of" in its meaning and aim . A compassionate allowance of one shilling a week , or two guineas a year ,
has been made to those whom the orphanage cannot contain , and a very sensible and praiseworthy payment wc deem it to be . £ 13 , 807 5 s . fid . constitute the credit side of the balance-sheet , and of this amount , £ 7-14 . 1 have been raised by the members of the police force themselves , £ 4131 $ Ss . 1 id . having been subscribed and given b y the public ; the dividends amount to /" 210 , a legacy lo / , so < j . is ., ami
balance to £ 15 OG 7 s . 5 d . j £ , 7974 is . 3 d . have been paid for the institution , £ 4060 Metropolitan Stock has been purchased , and a balance of £ \ C' \ 9 ys . 3 d . remains . flic compassionate allowance amounts to ji-iGG 5 s . —very wellspent money . Out of 13 , 344 members of the force , 13 , 27 . 1 ( all honour to them ) subscribe to the orphanage , 70 still being " out in the cold " ; and we ask this year , as we diil last year , why ? Is it that , Weller-l ' tke , they have so much
to do with women and children , that they look with sternness on the intricate relationship of wives and babies ? or is there any other reason , recondite and special , which explains the abnegation and abstention of this devoted body of men ? We wish all success to one of the best institutions London now can boast of , most truly charitable in idea and developement , and , as Freemasons , we tender to it , —having some good " brethren " of ours in the force , —our heartiest good wishes .
THE MAGAZINES . The May magazines come pouring in with this good and merry month . " Detur digniori , " let us commence with the " Century . " " The Salem of Hawthorne , " " The Metopes of the Parthenon , " "Present Architecture in America , " and "The Bay of Islands" all appeal forcibly to our admiration of what is artistic , our appreciation of what is
excellent . "Rose Madder" is an admirable story , in illustrations and letterpress , and "Chemnitz White" is an heroic character . " Lady liarhcrina" and " Dr . Sevier " are full of point and pathos , and the remaining articles deserve perusal . ¦ "The English Illustrated Magazine , " Wc follow up the "Century" with a young "Aspirant" who is rapidly nearing its greater leader . " Hauling in the Lines , " " Lace Making at Nottingham , " " An Uuscntimental
Journey through Cornwall , " are all admirable . " Interlopers at the Knap " is a well-told talc , and the " Armourer ' s Prentices " are increasing in interest . ¦ "Temple Bar" has one or two gossipy articles , none , however , very profound or complete . " The history of the Mad Czar " is painful , and seems to us hastily composed . " A Mysterious Dwelling " is cleverly told . "Monte Carlo" ends sensationally , as it was sure to do , and wc
cannot say satisfactorily . " Peril " seems to be growing " perilous . " " Longman ' s " has a good story in "lack ' s Courtship , " and a sad one in " Madam . " " Old Mortality , " by R . S . Stevenson , is very pathetic , and , we think , very true . " All the Year Round " contains the " extra number , " and is most readable . Wecommend it to our readers . We do not say or think that there is anything very striking in it
this month , but in its veriest " normality" there is for the great mass of readers much to amuse , instruct , gratify , and edify , and as we owe to it many agreeable moments both of thought and memory , wc can honestly commend it to our really reading friends , old and young . " The Antiquary " and " Bibliographer " speed on their way , rather affected by " gentle dulness , " and Dryasilustian inanities , wc fear us , after all .