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Masonic Life-Boats.
thought they required a little stimulus . . . But he again deprecated all idea of rivalry . Let each Committee do its best to enlarge its sphere of action , and to get as much money as it could ,
and he believed that before the close of next year there would be two Masonic Life-Boats afloat . " To that I say , " Ditto . " WILLIAM CARPENTER .
{ To the Editor of The Fi-eemason . ) Absence from London prevented my seeing Bro . Carpenter ' s letter which appeared in yours of the 17 th inst . until this day , or I should have answered it at an earlier date . From his remarks
I conclude that he is either not a constant reader of your journal or pays little attention to what may appear in your open columns , otherwise he must have notice the lengthened correspondence carried on and replied to by Bro .
Gotthiel and myself , by which our progress was retarded , until with the assistance of a valuable editorial article in THE FREEMASON the brethren were satisfied of the integrity and good faith of our Committee .
It is not , as Bro . Carpenter seems to imply , want of energy or perseverance on the part of the Committee that our fund is not collected as rapidly as could be desired , but because , as in
the case of Bro . Carpenter , no sooner had we attained a fair -standing , but behold , progress is again retarded by another movement of the same nature , projected by brethren , who should have seconded the efforts of the existing
committee . A few days ago I visited a brother in Birmingham , a W . M . whom I have known for many years , he regretted not being able to respond to our circular , and stated as a reason , that a
" Masonic Life Boat Fund " had recentl y been started , which would be patronised by the lodges in Warwickshire , to the success of which he will give his best endeavours . This is not the only case of the same kind that has come to my
personal notice . I understand Bro . Carpenter ' s Committee accept subscriptions from non-Masons , this would be entirely uncongenial to my feelings as well as those of the committee , and we should regret
exceedingly to be compelled in raising a fund for a " Masonic Life Boat" to solicit that assistance outside the Craft which was denied us by our own brotherhood . In conclusion , the brethren may rest assurred
that our efforts will not be relaxed , and while wishing success to those who may be striving for a similar object , we still hope to obtain a 'FREEMASONS LIFE BOAT" exclusively from the subscriptions of the Freemasons of England . S . DAVIS , 141 .
The Atrical.
THE ATRICAL .
THEATRE ROVAL DRURV LANE . —Bro . C . L . Blanchard lias produced his 21 st pantomime at this establishment . He has selected for his theme " The Dragon of Wantlcy , " and has succeeded in
investing it with fine pantomimic interest . The Vokcs Family , Fred Evans , W . II . Harvev , sustain some of the principal characters . As usual , the pantomime is a great success , and is on ;• par , if not superior , to its twenty predecessors .
VAUDEVILLE . —Bros . Montague , Thome , and James , are able at this theatre to rely upon Mr . Albery ' s comedy , " The Two Roses , " which iias reached its iSoth representation without any sign of
abating popularity , to draw the regular crowded houses . The performances commence with the farce named " Chiselling , " in which Bro . James sustains the chief part , and concludes with Mr . Burnand ' s new burlesque , " Elizabeth . "
ST . J AMES ' S . —Mr . Sutherland Edward ' s version of Victorien Sardon's " Fcrnande " still holds its place at this theatre . Mrs . Hermann Vezin and Mrs . John Wood , also Bro . Lionel Broti"h , act their parts to perfection . The performance concludes with the burlesque " Bombastr-s Furioso " A new and original comedy , by Mr . Robertson , will shortly be produced at this theatre
HOLBORN . —At this theatre Mr . Boucicault ' s new drama , entitled "Jezebel , " is still in favour but it is now preceded by Mr . Robertson ' s comedy in two acts , entitled " A Breach of Promise . " The farce " A Married Bachelor » concludes the entertainments .
After-Dinner Orations.
AFTER-DINNER ORATIONS .
BY W . H . P . One of the idiosynceacies of the English character is one which is exceedingly laughable to a foreigner . When the typical Englishman has occasion to subscribe to a charity , to lay the foundation-stone of a church , or to advocate the claims on the public of the Society of
Benevolent Buffers , it is his custom to take his mutton , generally cold , cram pop . . And after having eaten and drank , his soul begins to lift itself up and he bursts forth in a speech . This is all the more to be wondered at , when we consider the very small proportion of men possessing literary attainments , who can make any
headway m that most difficult of all accomplishments , an after-dinner speech . This is felt in so great a degree by most of our prominent men , that they , with few exceptions ( indeed the exceptions prove the rule ) avoid this crucial test , but we know , in the words of Pope , that the converse of of wise men
" Rush in where angels fear to tread . " And in no society do we find more vainglorious and egotistical " bunkum " than in our own . Everyone at all given to conviviality in a Masonic point of view must have writhed under the heavy platitudes , and graceless
commonp laces of some would-be after-dinner orator , whose speech , " Likea wounded snake , drags itsslowlength along . " Here is the long-talked-of field of labour for our Masonic reformers , and we seriously counsel
those of them who are not wholely given up to Bacchanism to at once devote their attention to editing and publishing a little manual which may be useful to the P . M . of many years standing , as well as to the E . A . P . who has for the first
time the duty imposed on him of returning thanks for his own health , " so ably proposed by the W . M ., and so cordially responded to by the brethren . " Among other distinguished brethren , who could learn a lesson from this little work , we
much regret to have to particularise the Most Worshipful Grand Mark Master , the Rev . George Raymond Portal , whose after-dinner orations at the banquet of the Grand Mark Lodge ( reported in THE FREEMASON pp . 660 and 661 ) are anything but models of good taste .
Indeed , we must regret to think these speeches show a want of " savoiefurc" surprising enough in any man of culture , but doubly so when we look at the high position occupied by this Worshipful Brother , both in his sacred calling , and among his Masonic Fellow Craftsmen .
It must have been , for some time , patent to all who take an interest in the three great principles of Freemasonry , that a movement has been active in endeavouring to fill up the breach between the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters and those brethren of that degree who have worked
it in England under warrants from the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland . To bring about this desired consummation , most delicate manipulation was needed , as in the first place , the consent of the Supreme Grand Chapter was required to permit these brethren to ' transfer
there allegiance . To this end the Grand Mark Master has repeatedly memorialised the Supreme Chapter , firstly to withdraw their warrants , and secondly ( when this request was at once refused ) to take part in a conference to be held in London , to which the United Grand Lodge anil Grand Chapter of lingland , the Grand Lodgeand Chapter
of Ireland , and the Grand Lodge of Scotland should be also invited . This latter request was acceded to on the express condition that these bodies , especially Grand Lodge and Chapter of England , shouldeithersenddelegates , ordefmitcly refuse on the ground of entire Masonic ignorance of the degree . ( To lie continued . )
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" A LITTLE girl of live years , who had been sonic time suffering with rheumatism in the hip , the pain at limes very severe and extending down the limb to the ancle , and quite lame , was , after a few dressings with your Pain Killer , entirely relieved , and still continues so . —W . LANCASTER , 5 , Crimshaiu-st ., Preston , 7 < r /; . i 870 . — -To P . D . & Son . "
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . THE ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . )
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —May I ask you to call the attention of the brethren to the appeal in your columns on behalf of this National Institution , the claims of which should come home to the heart of every member of the Craft .
The mentally afflicted orphans and children of Masons are properly excluded from our own Masonic schools , but at every election we have several of them as candidates for Earlswood . A few lodges are annual subscribers ; the Secretary of one of them when sending up the usual amount
thus writes : — "It is strange , very strange , the number of Masonic applications for our vstes for Masons' sons to the Asylum—yet that Lodges as a body do not become subscribers . " The Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., and the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M ., have been supporters
for some time , while His Royal Highness , P . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , has just graciously announced that it will afford him much satisfaction to preside at the anniversary festival of this national institution in the ensuing year . I am sure that when the brethren know our need of funds to complete the extension so auspiciously
commenced by our Royal Bro ., the Prince of Wales , in 1869 , they will not suffer the progress of it to be arrested for want of funds . I earnestly solicit aid from lodges , and from individual brethren , and commend our helpless ones to their warm and universal sympathy . I am , dear Sir and Brother .
Yours truly and fraternally , WM . NICHOLAS , Dec . 20 , 1 S 70 . Secretary .
GEORGE TEDDER FUND . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . —I beg to thank you for your kindness in calling attention to the above fund , and have great pleasure in informing the Craft , through you , that a sufficient sum has been promised to release Bro . Tedder from his liabilities .
If those lodges and brethren who have promised subscriptions will kindly forward the amount cither to the treasurer , Bro . C . Sutton , 268 , City-road , or myself , as early as possible , it will be esteemed a favor as we are anxious to prepare and publish a balance-sheet . I am , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally ,
JESSE OWENS , Hon . Sec , George Tedder Fund 40 , Vorley-road , Junction-road , Upper Holloway , Dec . 27 , 1 S 70 . MASONIC CHARITIES .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) MR . EDITOR , —In looking over your widely circulated FREEMASON I find in the last number but one a report of the proceedings of the joint committees of the boys' and girls' school , earnestly hoping that the friends of both institutions throughoutthc kingdom would use their influence to increase
the number of individual subscribers . I think that a change in the system is needed , and how to make such a change I am at a loss at the present time to say , because I am aware that a great many of the brethren have their pet charities , and if I were to suggest anything it would be to do awav with that feeling . It is time , I think , that the
three charities of this institution should be amalgamated , and believe a great many of the brethren will agree with me that in consequence of keeping the annual subscriptions so high , the charritics are not supported in the manner they should be . I think that the annual subscriptions of £ 5 3 s . od . to entitle each subscriber to the privilege of voting
at all elections for candidates at each institution , is too high to be supported by a majority of the Craft . I would therefore suggest that £ 1 is . be the annual subscription to the three charities that shall constitute the member so subscribing to one vote at each election for cacli charity , that guinea to be equally divided between the three charities . I
believe if such a plan could be adopted , that in the course of three or four years the annual subscribers would number at least 16 , 000 ; that number would produce £ i 6 , Soo , which would cover the annual working expenses of the three charities . As I have suggested a . guinea subscription , it would also be necessary to increase the privileges
of the Presidents , V . P ., L . G ., and L . S ., in proportion to the amount they have already subscribed . I would also suggest that all donations Stewards ' fees , at the annual festival of each charity , should bo placed as a reserve fund for building , improving , or in case of the annual subscriptions falling short of the amount of the annual working expenses .
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Masonic Life-Boats.
thought they required a little stimulus . . . But he again deprecated all idea of rivalry . Let each Committee do its best to enlarge its sphere of action , and to get as much money as it could ,
and he believed that before the close of next year there would be two Masonic Life-Boats afloat . " To that I say , " Ditto . " WILLIAM CARPENTER .
{ To the Editor of The Fi-eemason . ) Absence from London prevented my seeing Bro . Carpenter ' s letter which appeared in yours of the 17 th inst . until this day , or I should have answered it at an earlier date . From his remarks
I conclude that he is either not a constant reader of your journal or pays little attention to what may appear in your open columns , otherwise he must have notice the lengthened correspondence carried on and replied to by Bro .
Gotthiel and myself , by which our progress was retarded , until with the assistance of a valuable editorial article in THE FREEMASON the brethren were satisfied of the integrity and good faith of our Committee .
It is not , as Bro . Carpenter seems to imply , want of energy or perseverance on the part of the Committee that our fund is not collected as rapidly as could be desired , but because , as in
the case of Bro . Carpenter , no sooner had we attained a fair -standing , but behold , progress is again retarded by another movement of the same nature , projected by brethren , who should have seconded the efforts of the existing
committee . A few days ago I visited a brother in Birmingham , a W . M . whom I have known for many years , he regretted not being able to respond to our circular , and stated as a reason , that a
" Masonic Life Boat Fund " had recentl y been started , which would be patronised by the lodges in Warwickshire , to the success of which he will give his best endeavours . This is not the only case of the same kind that has come to my
personal notice . I understand Bro . Carpenter ' s Committee accept subscriptions from non-Masons , this would be entirely uncongenial to my feelings as well as those of the committee , and we should regret
exceedingly to be compelled in raising a fund for a " Masonic Life Boat" to solicit that assistance outside the Craft which was denied us by our own brotherhood . In conclusion , the brethren may rest assurred
that our efforts will not be relaxed , and while wishing success to those who may be striving for a similar object , we still hope to obtain a 'FREEMASONS LIFE BOAT" exclusively from the subscriptions of the Freemasons of England . S . DAVIS , 141 .
The Atrical.
THE ATRICAL .
THEATRE ROVAL DRURV LANE . —Bro . C . L . Blanchard lias produced his 21 st pantomime at this establishment . He has selected for his theme " The Dragon of Wantlcy , " and has succeeded in
investing it with fine pantomimic interest . The Vokcs Family , Fred Evans , W . II . Harvev , sustain some of the principal characters . As usual , the pantomime is a great success , and is on ;• par , if not superior , to its twenty predecessors .
VAUDEVILLE . —Bros . Montague , Thome , and James , are able at this theatre to rely upon Mr . Albery ' s comedy , " The Two Roses , " which iias reached its iSoth representation without any sign of
abating popularity , to draw the regular crowded houses . The performances commence with the farce named " Chiselling , " in which Bro . James sustains the chief part , and concludes with Mr . Burnand ' s new burlesque , " Elizabeth . "
ST . J AMES ' S . —Mr . Sutherland Edward ' s version of Victorien Sardon's " Fcrnande " still holds its place at this theatre . Mrs . Hermann Vezin and Mrs . John Wood , also Bro . Lionel Broti"h , act their parts to perfection . The performance concludes with the burlesque " Bombastr-s Furioso " A new and original comedy , by Mr . Robertson , will shortly be produced at this theatre
HOLBORN . —At this theatre Mr . Boucicault ' s new drama , entitled "Jezebel , " is still in favour but it is now preceded by Mr . Robertson ' s comedy in two acts , entitled " A Breach of Promise . " The farce " A Married Bachelor » concludes the entertainments .
After-Dinner Orations.
AFTER-DINNER ORATIONS .
BY W . H . P . One of the idiosynceacies of the English character is one which is exceedingly laughable to a foreigner . When the typical Englishman has occasion to subscribe to a charity , to lay the foundation-stone of a church , or to advocate the claims on the public of the Society of
Benevolent Buffers , it is his custom to take his mutton , generally cold , cram pop . . And after having eaten and drank , his soul begins to lift itself up and he bursts forth in a speech . This is all the more to be wondered at , when we consider the very small proportion of men possessing literary attainments , who can make any
headway m that most difficult of all accomplishments , an after-dinner speech . This is felt in so great a degree by most of our prominent men , that they , with few exceptions ( indeed the exceptions prove the rule ) avoid this crucial test , but we know , in the words of Pope , that the converse of of wise men
" Rush in where angels fear to tread . " And in no society do we find more vainglorious and egotistical " bunkum " than in our own . Everyone at all given to conviviality in a Masonic point of view must have writhed under the heavy platitudes , and graceless
commonp laces of some would-be after-dinner orator , whose speech , " Likea wounded snake , drags itsslowlength along . " Here is the long-talked-of field of labour for our Masonic reformers , and we seriously counsel
those of them who are not wholely given up to Bacchanism to at once devote their attention to editing and publishing a little manual which may be useful to the P . M . of many years standing , as well as to the E . A . P . who has for the first
time the duty imposed on him of returning thanks for his own health , " so ably proposed by the W . M ., and so cordially responded to by the brethren . " Among other distinguished brethren , who could learn a lesson from this little work , we
much regret to have to particularise the Most Worshipful Grand Mark Master , the Rev . George Raymond Portal , whose after-dinner orations at the banquet of the Grand Mark Lodge ( reported in THE FREEMASON pp . 660 and 661 ) are anything but models of good taste .
Indeed , we must regret to think these speeches show a want of " savoiefurc" surprising enough in any man of culture , but doubly so when we look at the high position occupied by this Worshipful Brother , both in his sacred calling , and among his Masonic Fellow Craftsmen .
It must have been , for some time , patent to all who take an interest in the three great principles of Freemasonry , that a movement has been active in endeavouring to fill up the breach between the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters and those brethren of that degree who have worked
it in England under warrants from the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland . To bring about this desired consummation , most delicate manipulation was needed , as in the first place , the consent of the Supreme Grand Chapter was required to permit these brethren to ' transfer
there allegiance . To this end the Grand Mark Master has repeatedly memorialised the Supreme Chapter , firstly to withdraw their warrants , and secondly ( when this request was at once refused ) to take part in a conference to be held in London , to which the United Grand Lodge anil Grand Chapter of lingland , the Grand Lodgeand Chapter
of Ireland , and the Grand Lodge of Scotland should be also invited . This latter request was acceded to on the express condition that these bodies , especially Grand Lodge and Chapter of England , shouldeithersenddelegates , ordefmitcly refuse on the ground of entire Masonic ignorance of the degree . ( To lie continued . )
Ar00503
" A LITTLE girl of live years , who had been sonic time suffering with rheumatism in the hip , the pain at limes very severe and extending down the limb to the ancle , and quite lame , was , after a few dressings with your Pain Killer , entirely relieved , and still continues so . —W . LANCASTER , 5 , Crimshaiu-st ., Preston , 7 < r /; . i 870 . — -To P . D . & Son . "
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . THE ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . )
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —May I ask you to call the attention of the brethren to the appeal in your columns on behalf of this National Institution , the claims of which should come home to the heart of every member of the Craft .
The mentally afflicted orphans and children of Masons are properly excluded from our own Masonic schools , but at every election we have several of them as candidates for Earlswood . A few lodges are annual subscribers ; the Secretary of one of them when sending up the usual amount
thus writes : — "It is strange , very strange , the number of Masonic applications for our vstes for Masons' sons to the Asylum—yet that Lodges as a body do not become subscribers . " The Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., and the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M ., have been supporters
for some time , while His Royal Highness , P . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , has just graciously announced that it will afford him much satisfaction to preside at the anniversary festival of this national institution in the ensuing year . I am sure that when the brethren know our need of funds to complete the extension so auspiciously
commenced by our Royal Bro ., the Prince of Wales , in 1869 , they will not suffer the progress of it to be arrested for want of funds . I earnestly solicit aid from lodges , and from individual brethren , and commend our helpless ones to their warm and universal sympathy . I am , dear Sir and Brother .
Yours truly and fraternally , WM . NICHOLAS , Dec . 20 , 1 S 70 . Secretary .
GEORGE TEDDER FUND . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . —I beg to thank you for your kindness in calling attention to the above fund , and have great pleasure in informing the Craft , through you , that a sufficient sum has been promised to release Bro . Tedder from his liabilities .
If those lodges and brethren who have promised subscriptions will kindly forward the amount cither to the treasurer , Bro . C . Sutton , 268 , City-road , or myself , as early as possible , it will be esteemed a favor as we are anxious to prepare and publish a balance-sheet . I am , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally ,
JESSE OWENS , Hon . Sec , George Tedder Fund 40 , Vorley-road , Junction-road , Upper Holloway , Dec . 27 , 1 S 70 . MASONIC CHARITIES .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) MR . EDITOR , —In looking over your widely circulated FREEMASON I find in the last number but one a report of the proceedings of the joint committees of the boys' and girls' school , earnestly hoping that the friends of both institutions throughoutthc kingdom would use their influence to increase
the number of individual subscribers . I think that a change in the system is needed , and how to make such a change I am at a loss at the present time to say , because I am aware that a great many of the brethren have their pet charities , and if I were to suggest anything it would be to do awav with that feeling . It is time , I think , that the
three charities of this institution should be amalgamated , and believe a great many of the brethren will agree with me that in consequence of keeping the annual subscriptions so high , the charritics are not supported in the manner they should be . I think that the annual subscriptions of £ 5 3 s . od . to entitle each subscriber to the privilege of voting
at all elections for candidates at each institution , is too high to be supported by a majority of the Craft . I would therefore suggest that £ 1 is . be the annual subscription to the three charities that shall constitute the member so subscribing to one vote at each election for cacli charity , that guinea to be equally divided between the three charities . I
believe if such a plan could be adopted , that in the course of three or four years the annual subscribers would number at least 16 , 000 ; that number would produce £ i 6 , Soo , which would cover the annual working expenses of the three charities . As I have suggested a . guinea subscription , it would also be necessary to increase the privileges
of the Presidents , V . P ., L . G ., and L . S ., in proportion to the amount they have already subscribed . I would also suggest that all donations Stewards ' fees , at the annual festival of each charity , should bo placed as a reserve fund for building , improving , or in case of the annual subscriptions falling short of the amount of the annual working expenses .