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Ad00607
To Brethren of "the Mystic Tie . " A Married Clergyman ( M . A . Cantab . ) , aetat 38 , witha wife and three children entirely dependent upon lum , and having been a CURATE for fifteen years , would be extremely thankful to some kind , influential Brother if he would get him presented to a SMALL LIVING . Advertiser would gladly give , as a token of gratitude , all he possesses ( which is about £ 150 in the Funds ) towards some Masonic charity , or some good work connected with the parish . Acceptable Reader and Preacher , with no extreme views . Highest clerical and lay Testimonials . References also to the Masonic I . od : e of which the advertiser is Chaplain . — Address , X . D ., Post-office , Sudlmrv , Sn ! *" . > l ! c .
Ad00608
To ADVERTISERS . THE Circulation of THE F REEMASON being now at the rate of nearly Ilalf-a-million per annum , it offers peculiar facilities to all who advertise . It is well known that thc Fraternity of Freemasons is a large and constantly increasing body , mainly composed of the influential and educated classes of society ; and as The Freemason is now the accepted organ of tho Brotherhood in the United Kingdom , and also enjoys an extensive sale in the colonies and foreign parts , its advantages as an advertising medium - can scarcely be overrated . For terms apply to GEORGE KENNING , 2 , 3 , & 4 , LITTLE BRITAIN , LONDON , E . C .
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NOTICE . The Subscription to THE FREEMASON is noiv icw . per annum , post-free , payable in advance . Vol . I ., bound in cloth 4 s . 6 d . Vol . IL , ditto 7 s . Gd . Vol . III ., ditto 15 s . od . Reading Cases lo hold 52 numbers ... 2 s . 6 d .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTH . MOSS . —On the 1 st inst ., at Zetland Lodge , New Crossroad , New Cross , the wife of Iiro . John Thomas Moss , P . M . 169 , W . M . 1326 , & c , of 3 6 , Gr .-iccclnirch-slrect , City , and Zetland Lodge , Grosvenor , Margate , solicitor , of a daughter . DEA TIL B RASIER . —On thc I 2 lh inst ., at Margate , Martha Anne , the dearly-loved wife of Iiro . William C Brasier , P . M ., Treasurer of Union Lodge , No , 127 , and P . P . G . S . B . Kent . Aged 44 years .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
We have received several communications from Bro . Yarker and others , relative lo the " Ancient and Accepted Rite , " the extreme length of which would in any case preclude their insertion . However , thc whole subject will soon undergo analysis at our own hands , and we therefore content ourself wilh acknowled ging articles for which we can line ! no space .
A worthy brother is ( hanked for sending us what appears to be extracts from a Masonic prim . With these wc shall also probably deal when lime and opportunity permit , although possibly the waslc-papcr basket were the more filling receptacle for such mendacious rubbish . E . Wltll'i :, BATH . —We will give your letter careful attention , and when in possession of the full facts ,
purpose dealing with them lairly , honestly , and impartially . MESSRS . LETTS & CO .- —Thanks for ihe interesting copy ofthe letter from Paris , / .- ' - ballon monte . Wc will write a paragraph on the . subject . BRO . Di'U- 'HAlssi-. —You will have gathered our opinions from the leader of last week , ami we must therefore
decline inserting your lengihy letu-r , which .-an do no good , and may po-sibly lead to mischief . The ideas of English brethren and of Ma . sons in some parts ofthe Continent differ materially as to what questions become proper subjects for Masonic discus ; -ion , and ns wc agree with the reticence on political matters which has so lon " obtained in England , we cannot espouse your case .
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BOOKS RECEIVED . "Thc History ofthe Lodge of Hengist , No . 195 ; " b y thc Rev . Bro . P . II . Newnham , W . M . London : Publisher . Bro . R . Spencer , 26 , ( ilea' nueen-strccl . Specimen pages of " l ' i pihis nf Ancient Masonic Constitutions ; " b y Bro . . Soi-neer . ** "Masonic Sketches and l-li-punis ; " bv Bro . W . J . Hughan . Loudon -. George Kenniii :. ' . Ail unusually severe pressure mi our space compels us to defer reviews of Bro . Carpenter ' s and other important works , to which wc arc anxious to do full justice .
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The Freemason , SATURDAY , MARCH 18 , 187 I . THE FREEMASON IS published on Saturday Mornings in time for tlie early trains . The price of THE FREEMASON is Twopence per week ; annual subscription , 10 s . ( payable in advance ) . All communications , letters , & c , to be addressed to thc EDITOR , e , 3 , and 4 , Little Britain , E . C . The Editor will pay careful attention to all MSS . entrusted to him but cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
The "Masonic Female Orphan Schools," Dublin.
THE "MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOLS , " DUBLIN .
WE know too little of the working of Freemasonry in Ireland , and as a natural result English brethren take but slender interest in the progress of the Order in the sister
country . It has long been the practice in England to excite a healthy emulation amongst the lodges by reports of their proceedings in Masonic journals ; and by the
judicious publication of general information respecting the Fraternity , the non-Masonic portion of the community can readily form
ideas of its utility and importance . There may be good and cogent reasons for the adoption of dissimilar measures in Ireland —one of the reasons which we have heard
urged being thc desire to avoid attracting openly the polite attentions of the Ultramontane party , who , unhappily , exercise so much sway over the minds of the Irish
people . This , however , is an age when men , and especially organized bodies of men , are anxious to display their merits to
thc best advantage , and the policy of hiding one ' s light under a bushel may be very fairly questioned .
Every profession—nay , almost every considerable trade—has its organ ; every section of political , literary , or religious feeling is represented in the public press , and with
the best possible results to thc interests involved . Wc are competent to affirm of our own knowledge that non-Masons are frequently induced to speak of Freemasonry
with respect when they observe among the list of its adherents the names of men of recognised greatness in the state or in the republic of letters . " I had no idea he was
a Mason , " is thc oft-repeated remark ; " it must be a good institution , or such men as my Lord Bishop would not belong to it . "
For instance , thc Americans are justlyproud of their Washington , and the American Craft delight in quoting his Masonic sayings and in treasuring up the relics of his Masonic
career . Wc maintain , therefore , that too much obscurity , too much affectation of secrecy , in legally-communicable Masonic
information , is injurious to the well-being of the Order . No one can dispute the assertion that tlie vastly-increased support now extended to the Masonic Institutions of
kngland is mainly attributable to the energy and perseverance with which their claims have been placed before thc brethren for some years past , and thc more those claims are ventilated and discussed the greater will be tlie advantages to the Institutions . This brings us to our theme .
The "Masonic Female Orphan Schools," Dublin.
We question whether the immense majority of the English Craft know that there is such an establishment in existence as the " Masonic Female Orphan School , " Dublin . And yet it is not a creation of yesterday ,
having been founded so far back as 1792 , four years after the formation of its English prototype , then known as the Royal
Cumberland School for Female Children . We are certain that if its objects and requirements were only made clear to brethren of affluence in this country , there are many who , while not deserting the cause of our own
admirable Institutions , would nevertheless cheerfully help the orphans of Freemasons hailing from the sister Grand Lodge of Ireland . From a brief statement issued by the Governors of the School , we learn that
The children are lodged , fed , clothed , and educated . Their religious and moral training is most carefully regarded . They are thoroughly instructed in all the branches of a sound English education , the rudiments of French and drawing ; and music
to such as evince a natural taste for it . They are taught all the practical details of household economy , and particular attention is paid to plain needlework—the pupils make up their own clothes , and perform the principal portion of the domestic
work of the house . They are trained to habits of * order , neatness , and regularity , so that they may become useful members of society when they leave the school ; and it is most gratifying to be able to report that many of its former inmates are now
comfortably and respectably settled , and some have shown their high appreciation of the value of the Institution by contributing regularly to its support . The number of pupils at present ( December , 186 9 ) is thirty-nine , the majority of whom are the orphans
of brethren belonging to country lodges . By far the greater number of these pupils are the offspring of parents whose position in life gave them little reason to apprehend that their children would ever be thrown on the charity ofthe Order . It is to be
feared that the value and importance of this Institution , and the strong claims it possesses on every member of the Masonic Order , are not sufficiently known or felt by the brethren , especially those of country lodges , as the list of subscriptions shows
that , of the many thousand members of the timehonouied Craft residing in Ireland , but very few , comparatively , have manifested their sympathy in the cause of the orphans of their brethren by aiding in the support of an Institution in which every
member of the Order has a common interest , and which has been , by a competent authority , pronounced to be " an honour to the Institution by whose liberality it is supported , and a credit to the city in which it is located . "
We echo the "fear" expressed in the above remarks , but twist that the day will soon dawn when every Freemason shall thoroughly realise his obligations by
acknowledging the force and power of those sublime precepts—Brotherl y Love , Relief , and Truth , which are beautifully defined in our Masonic lectures . We are glad to notice the names of two Past Grand
Deacons of the Grand Lodge of England amongst tlie Vice-Presidents of the Dublin Masonic School—we allude to Brothers
Gumbleton and Snell—and we trust that their good example will influence many other English Masons to contribute to so deserving an Institution .
From the rules we learn that—Thirty pounds paid in one year , or fifty pounds in three payments , entitle the donor to become a Vice-President of the Institution , with the privilege of three votes for each vacancy at every
election . Ten pounds in one year , or three successive annual payments of four pounds , constitute the donor a Governor for life , with thc privilege of one
vote for each vacancy at every election . An extra vote is allowed for every aditional ten pounds . One pound per annum constitutes the donor a Governor for ihe year in which such payment is made , and entitles him to one vote for each vacancy
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Ad00607
To Brethren of "the Mystic Tie . " A Married Clergyman ( M . A . Cantab . ) , aetat 38 , witha wife and three children entirely dependent upon lum , and having been a CURATE for fifteen years , would be extremely thankful to some kind , influential Brother if he would get him presented to a SMALL LIVING . Advertiser would gladly give , as a token of gratitude , all he possesses ( which is about £ 150 in the Funds ) towards some Masonic charity , or some good work connected with the parish . Acceptable Reader and Preacher , with no extreme views . Highest clerical and lay Testimonials . References also to the Masonic I . od : e of which the advertiser is Chaplain . — Address , X . D ., Post-office , Sudlmrv , Sn ! *" . > l ! c .
Ad00608
To ADVERTISERS . THE Circulation of THE F REEMASON being now at the rate of nearly Ilalf-a-million per annum , it offers peculiar facilities to all who advertise . It is well known that thc Fraternity of Freemasons is a large and constantly increasing body , mainly composed of the influential and educated classes of society ; and as The Freemason is now the accepted organ of tho Brotherhood in the United Kingdom , and also enjoys an extensive sale in the colonies and foreign parts , its advantages as an advertising medium - can scarcely be overrated . For terms apply to GEORGE KENNING , 2 , 3 , & 4 , LITTLE BRITAIN , LONDON , E . C .
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NOTICE . The Subscription to THE FREEMASON is noiv icw . per annum , post-free , payable in advance . Vol . I ., bound in cloth 4 s . 6 d . Vol . IL , ditto 7 s . Gd . Vol . III ., ditto 15 s . od . Reading Cases lo hold 52 numbers ... 2 s . 6 d .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTH . MOSS . —On the 1 st inst ., at Zetland Lodge , New Crossroad , New Cross , the wife of Iiro . John Thomas Moss , P . M . 169 , W . M . 1326 , & c , of 3 6 , Gr .-iccclnirch-slrect , City , and Zetland Lodge , Grosvenor , Margate , solicitor , of a daughter . DEA TIL B RASIER . —On thc I 2 lh inst ., at Margate , Martha Anne , the dearly-loved wife of Iiro . William C Brasier , P . M ., Treasurer of Union Lodge , No , 127 , and P . P . G . S . B . Kent . Aged 44 years .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
We have received several communications from Bro . Yarker and others , relative lo the " Ancient and Accepted Rite , " the extreme length of which would in any case preclude their insertion . However , thc whole subject will soon undergo analysis at our own hands , and we therefore content ourself wilh acknowled ging articles for which we can line ! no space .
A worthy brother is ( hanked for sending us what appears to be extracts from a Masonic prim . With these wc shall also probably deal when lime and opportunity permit , although possibly the waslc-papcr basket were the more filling receptacle for such mendacious rubbish . E . Wltll'i :, BATH . —We will give your letter careful attention , and when in possession of the full facts ,
purpose dealing with them lairly , honestly , and impartially . MESSRS . LETTS & CO .- —Thanks for ihe interesting copy ofthe letter from Paris , / .- ' - ballon monte . Wc will write a paragraph on the . subject . BRO . Di'U- 'HAlssi-. —You will have gathered our opinions from the leader of last week , ami we must therefore
decline inserting your lengihy letu-r , which .-an do no good , and may po-sibly lead to mischief . The ideas of English brethren and of Ma . sons in some parts ofthe Continent differ materially as to what questions become proper subjects for Masonic discus ; -ion , and ns wc agree with the reticence on political matters which has so lon " obtained in England , we cannot espouse your case .
Ar00603
BOOKS RECEIVED . "Thc History ofthe Lodge of Hengist , No . 195 ; " b y thc Rev . Bro . P . II . Newnham , W . M . London : Publisher . Bro . R . Spencer , 26 , ( ilea' nueen-strccl . Specimen pages of " l ' i pihis nf Ancient Masonic Constitutions ; " b y Bro . . Soi-neer . ** "Masonic Sketches and l-li-punis ; " bv Bro . W . J . Hughan . Loudon -. George Kenniii :. ' . Ail unusually severe pressure mi our space compels us to defer reviews of Bro . Carpenter ' s and other important works , to which wc arc anxious to do full justice .
Ar00606
The Freemason , SATURDAY , MARCH 18 , 187 I . THE FREEMASON IS published on Saturday Mornings in time for tlie early trains . The price of THE FREEMASON is Twopence per week ; annual subscription , 10 s . ( payable in advance ) . All communications , letters , & c , to be addressed to thc EDITOR , e , 3 , and 4 , Little Britain , E . C . The Editor will pay careful attention to all MSS . entrusted to him but cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
The "Masonic Female Orphan Schools," Dublin.
THE "MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOLS , " DUBLIN .
WE know too little of the working of Freemasonry in Ireland , and as a natural result English brethren take but slender interest in the progress of the Order in the sister
country . It has long been the practice in England to excite a healthy emulation amongst the lodges by reports of their proceedings in Masonic journals ; and by the
judicious publication of general information respecting the Fraternity , the non-Masonic portion of the community can readily form
ideas of its utility and importance . There may be good and cogent reasons for the adoption of dissimilar measures in Ireland —one of the reasons which we have heard
urged being thc desire to avoid attracting openly the polite attentions of the Ultramontane party , who , unhappily , exercise so much sway over the minds of the Irish
people . This , however , is an age when men , and especially organized bodies of men , are anxious to display their merits to
thc best advantage , and the policy of hiding one ' s light under a bushel may be very fairly questioned .
Every profession—nay , almost every considerable trade—has its organ ; every section of political , literary , or religious feeling is represented in the public press , and with
the best possible results to thc interests involved . Wc are competent to affirm of our own knowledge that non-Masons are frequently induced to speak of Freemasonry
with respect when they observe among the list of its adherents the names of men of recognised greatness in the state or in the republic of letters . " I had no idea he was
a Mason , " is thc oft-repeated remark ; " it must be a good institution , or such men as my Lord Bishop would not belong to it . "
For instance , thc Americans are justlyproud of their Washington , and the American Craft delight in quoting his Masonic sayings and in treasuring up the relics of his Masonic
career . Wc maintain , therefore , that too much obscurity , too much affectation of secrecy , in legally-communicable Masonic
information , is injurious to the well-being of the Order . No one can dispute the assertion that tlie vastly-increased support now extended to the Masonic Institutions of
kngland is mainly attributable to the energy and perseverance with which their claims have been placed before thc brethren for some years past , and thc more those claims are ventilated and discussed the greater will be tlie advantages to the Institutions . This brings us to our theme .
The "Masonic Female Orphan Schools," Dublin.
We question whether the immense majority of the English Craft know that there is such an establishment in existence as the " Masonic Female Orphan School , " Dublin . And yet it is not a creation of yesterday ,
having been founded so far back as 1792 , four years after the formation of its English prototype , then known as the Royal
Cumberland School for Female Children . We are certain that if its objects and requirements were only made clear to brethren of affluence in this country , there are many who , while not deserting the cause of our own
admirable Institutions , would nevertheless cheerfully help the orphans of Freemasons hailing from the sister Grand Lodge of Ireland . From a brief statement issued by the Governors of the School , we learn that
The children are lodged , fed , clothed , and educated . Their religious and moral training is most carefully regarded . They are thoroughly instructed in all the branches of a sound English education , the rudiments of French and drawing ; and music
to such as evince a natural taste for it . They are taught all the practical details of household economy , and particular attention is paid to plain needlework—the pupils make up their own clothes , and perform the principal portion of the domestic
work of the house . They are trained to habits of * order , neatness , and regularity , so that they may become useful members of society when they leave the school ; and it is most gratifying to be able to report that many of its former inmates are now
comfortably and respectably settled , and some have shown their high appreciation of the value of the Institution by contributing regularly to its support . The number of pupils at present ( December , 186 9 ) is thirty-nine , the majority of whom are the orphans
of brethren belonging to country lodges . By far the greater number of these pupils are the offspring of parents whose position in life gave them little reason to apprehend that their children would ever be thrown on the charity ofthe Order . It is to be
feared that the value and importance of this Institution , and the strong claims it possesses on every member of the Masonic Order , are not sufficiently known or felt by the brethren , especially those of country lodges , as the list of subscriptions shows
that , of the many thousand members of the timehonouied Craft residing in Ireland , but very few , comparatively , have manifested their sympathy in the cause of the orphans of their brethren by aiding in the support of an Institution in which every
member of the Order has a common interest , and which has been , by a competent authority , pronounced to be " an honour to the Institution by whose liberality it is supported , and a credit to the city in which it is located . "
We echo the "fear" expressed in the above remarks , but twist that the day will soon dawn when every Freemason shall thoroughly realise his obligations by
acknowledging the force and power of those sublime precepts—Brotherl y Love , Relief , and Truth , which are beautifully defined in our Masonic lectures . We are glad to notice the names of two Past Grand
Deacons of the Grand Lodge of England amongst tlie Vice-Presidents of the Dublin Masonic School—we allude to Brothers
Gumbleton and Snell—and we trust that their good example will influence many other English Masons to contribute to so deserving an Institution .
From the rules we learn that—Thirty pounds paid in one year , or fifty pounds in three payments , entitle the donor to become a Vice-President of the Institution , with the privilege of three votes for each vacancy at every
election . Ten pounds in one year , or three successive annual payments of four pounds , constitute the donor a Governor for life , with thc privilege of one
vote for each vacancy at every election . An extra vote is allowed for every aditional ten pounds . One pound per annum constitutes the donor a Governor for ihe year in which such payment is made , and entitles him to one vote for each vacancy