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Masonic Activity.
carefully groomed brethren . The lectures are recited by those who have elocutionary ability , and whatever movements are necessary upon the door are executed with grace and precision . All very effective and very pleasing to eye and ear . But somehoAV the old fogy Mason vieAVS it all as
he might a carefully constructed automaton , the movements of which are impelled and controlled by accurate mechanism , but which is Avithout soul . There is never a slip in verbal accuracy , but there is no hint of deeper meaning which these words conceal from all except the real initiate . The
inquiries which come naturally to the candidate or to the brother progressing through the degrees seldom find answer beyond a repetition of ritualistic phrase . The questioning attitude , which is the first requisite of a student , is not encouraged , because to give the desired information might
interfere somewhat with routine arrangements and require study on the part of those already engrossed with words . Without intending it , the influence of the lodge is such as to repress independent inquiry on the part of the Individual brother , and the new Mason , finding acquisition of knowledge difficult , is content to satisfy himself with worship in the outer court of the Temple .
" Yet the average Craftsman has the gift of inquiry Avell developed , though he is usually Avithout the patience and often Avithout the aptitude or training for original research . In Masonry , as in other things , the average man is content to rely upon someone who has worked out the problems and is accounted as authority . Fixed habits of mental indolence
are sufficient to account for much of ignorance . This can only be combatted by arousing curiosity . If it be understood that in emblems and in ceremonies there is a meaning beyond that which is apparent , and that at least something of this hidden knowledge may be readily gained , the first
step is taken which will lead to definite and valuable information . It is easy to encourage inquiry , and inquiry begets intelligent discussion and a searching out of truth . "
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CHARING CROSS BANK
119 & 120 , BISHOPSGATE STREET WITHIN , E . G ., and 28 , BEDFORD STREET , CHARING CROSS , LONDON , W . C . ( ESTABLISHED 1870 ) . Assets , . £ 512 , 475 . Liabilities . . £ 209 , 475 . Reserve , . £ 303 , 000 . Loans o £ £ 50 to £ 5 , 001 ) made on any class of security . Two and a-half per cent , interest allowed on Current Accounts . Deposits of £ 10 and upwards reeei \ -ed as under : — 5 per cent , per annum , subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal . '
6 ,. „ ,, r ,
Special terms for lunger periods . Interest paid Quarterly . The Terminable Deposit Bonds pay nearly !) pet- cent ., and are a safe investment . Write or call for Prospectus . « y iAi ^ } JoInt Managers . r * ¦ J * 1 ALL J
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»^« gWi @>^« L l & 'Jii ^ ' sfitivlTI / flJ I 4 1 . 1 VN f I l 7 \ VI rl I ^ Sfefii f ^ 'TfJi TO THE JVT ARVEX . LOTTS EGYPTIAN REMEDY FOR PAIN . For the removal of Stillness and Soreness of tlie Muscles and Joints , as well as all Aches and Pains . A grand thing for Athletes and Sportsmen , as it makes the muscle' pliable and strong 1 \ sitive cure for Rheumatism , Neural j ; a , Lumbago , Oolf Arm , Toothache , Feetaehe , Sprains , Bruises , Cramp , Gout , Headach'" , Weak and Painful Ankles , StilF Neck , Quinsey , Chilblains , Pleurisy , Sciatica , and Neuritis ( Nerve Pains ) . Invaluable for Coughs , Sore Throats , Colds , Croup , Bronchitis , Laryngitis , Whooping Cough , Pains in the chest , under the Shoulder Blades , and in the Small of flu * Back . There is no preparation in the world that will act so quickly and effectually . FOR OUTWARD APPLICATION ONLY . 1 / H and 2 6 per bottle , of Boots' Days' and Taylors' Stores , and all Medicine Dealers ; or Direct from the Proprietors . The 2 / 6 size holds three times as much as the ljli size , and . both hold 25 per cent , more than any other oil iV > r outward application . J ' m' Sample oti application to GYPTICAN OIL CO ., Ltd . ( E - ] LS ' )> Fleet House , Farringdon Avenue , London , E . C . THK GYPTICAN OIL COMPANY are issuing their marvellous Geddes Weather Forecast and Calendar , a book which predicts tlie state of the wenther duy by day for 12 months ahead . It is really worth having , and a copy can be procured from any of Hoots ' , Pays ' , and Tailors' Stores , or the Proprietors will send direct on receipt of Id . stamp .
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TATTOOING
( Art Etching on the Human Skin ) by
ALFRED SOUTH , Tattoo Artist
22 , COCKSPUR STREET ,
Pall Mall , London , S . W
Patronised by Royally , Officers of His Majesty ' s Sen'iccs , and leading Members of Society .
Masonic Jewels , Badges , and Emblematic Designs artistically and accurately etched on the Skin . Sporting Pictures , Studies of Animals , Dogs' and Horses' Heads reproduced in Tattoo from Sketches or Photographs . Coats oi Arms , Crests , Monograms , Initials , and Inscriptions . Illustrated Articles and Press comments on Alfred South ' s work appeared in all the leading Papers at home and abroad . ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS ( OWN PATENT ; . iKKMS MODKRATK . HOURS 10 a . m . to 7 p . lll Telephone : 3037 Central . Telegraphic Address : Tattooing , London
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, N CYCLE BUYING IS THE ART OF CHOOSING THE MACHINE WHICH SHOWS THE MAXIMUM VALUE FOR THE MINIMUM OUTLAY . THE
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WORLDSBEST
THE
^ " % M < dr" ^? ff * *— MO ' BICYCLE ( protected by Letters Patent ) is a solid advance over all other makes . The ^ ST " *"* "'orm drive and chain combined make ( he most effective method of transmission extant . It ^ S ^ WWEP ^~^ CYCLES- A" Models titled with Free Wheel and two Brakes . ^ ag M / fpn ^ , KliATHliKWEIGHT AT 14 GUINEAS . " The most attractive machine for 1904 . " nM * / JsE > ~ WW ~ h . ! ET JX " 5 *" ' WRITE FOR NO . 62 CATALOGUE . Cyclist Trade Review , January 2 ist , 1904 THE SWIFT CYCLE CO ., Ltd ., COVENTRY . THE BICYCLE MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD . LONDON—15 & 16 , Holborn Viaduct , E . C . DUBLIN—34 , Dame Street . BELFAST—86 , Royal Avenue .
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Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Activity.
carefully groomed brethren . The lectures are recited by those who have elocutionary ability , and whatever movements are necessary upon the door are executed with grace and precision . All very effective and very pleasing to eye and ear . But somehoAV the old fogy Mason vieAVS it all as
he might a carefully constructed automaton , the movements of which are impelled and controlled by accurate mechanism , but which is Avithout soul . There is never a slip in verbal accuracy , but there is no hint of deeper meaning which these words conceal from all except the real initiate . The
inquiries which come naturally to the candidate or to the brother progressing through the degrees seldom find answer beyond a repetition of ritualistic phrase . The questioning attitude , which is the first requisite of a student , is not encouraged , because to give the desired information might
interfere somewhat with routine arrangements and require study on the part of those already engrossed with words . Without intending it , the influence of the lodge is such as to repress independent inquiry on the part of the Individual brother , and the new Mason , finding acquisition of knowledge difficult , is content to satisfy himself with worship in the outer court of the Temple .
" Yet the average Craftsman has the gift of inquiry Avell developed , though he is usually Avithout the patience and often Avithout the aptitude or training for original research . In Masonry , as in other things , the average man is content to rely upon someone who has worked out the problems and is accounted as authority . Fixed habits of mental indolence
are sufficient to account for much of ignorance . This can only be combatted by arousing curiosity . If it be understood that in emblems and in ceremonies there is a meaning beyond that which is apparent , and that at least something of this hidden knowledge may be readily gained , the first
step is taken which will lead to definite and valuable information . It is easy to encourage inquiry , and inquiry begets intelligent discussion and a searching out of truth . "
Ad02401
CHARING CROSS BANK
119 & 120 , BISHOPSGATE STREET WITHIN , E . G ., and 28 , BEDFORD STREET , CHARING CROSS , LONDON , W . C . ( ESTABLISHED 1870 ) . Assets , . £ 512 , 475 . Liabilities . . £ 209 , 475 . Reserve , . £ 303 , 000 . Loans o £ £ 50 to £ 5 , 001 ) made on any class of security . Two and a-half per cent , interest allowed on Current Accounts . Deposits of £ 10 and upwards reeei \ -ed as under : — 5 per cent , per annum , subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal . '
6 ,. „ ,, r ,
Special terms for lunger periods . Interest paid Quarterly . The Terminable Deposit Bonds pay nearly !) pet- cent ., and are a safe investment . Write or call for Prospectus . « y iAi ^ } JoInt Managers . r * ¦ J * 1 ALL J
.. THE ..
Ad02404
»^« gWi @>^« L l & 'Jii ^ ' sfitivlTI / flJ I 4 1 . 1 VN f I l 7 \ VI rl I ^ Sfefii f ^ 'TfJi TO THE JVT ARVEX . LOTTS EGYPTIAN REMEDY FOR PAIN . For the removal of Stillness and Soreness of tlie Muscles and Joints , as well as all Aches and Pains . A grand thing for Athletes and Sportsmen , as it makes the muscle' pliable and strong 1 \ sitive cure for Rheumatism , Neural j ; a , Lumbago , Oolf Arm , Toothache , Feetaehe , Sprains , Bruises , Cramp , Gout , Headach'" , Weak and Painful Ankles , StilF Neck , Quinsey , Chilblains , Pleurisy , Sciatica , and Neuritis ( Nerve Pains ) . Invaluable for Coughs , Sore Throats , Colds , Croup , Bronchitis , Laryngitis , Whooping Cough , Pains in the chest , under the Shoulder Blades , and in the Small of flu * Back . There is no preparation in the world that will act so quickly and effectually . FOR OUTWARD APPLICATION ONLY . 1 / H and 2 6 per bottle , of Boots' Days' and Taylors' Stores , and all Medicine Dealers ; or Direct from the Proprietors . The 2 / 6 size holds three times as much as the ljli size , and . both hold 25 per cent , more than any other oil iV > r outward application . J ' m' Sample oti application to GYPTICAN OIL CO ., Ltd . ( E - ] LS ' )> Fleet House , Farringdon Avenue , London , E . C . THK GYPTICAN OIL COMPANY are issuing their marvellous Geddes Weather Forecast and Calendar , a book which predicts tlie state of the wenther duy by day for 12 months ahead . It is really worth having , and a copy can be procured from any of Hoots ' , Pays ' , and Tailors' Stores , or the Proprietors will send direct on receipt of Id . stamp .
Ad02403
TATTOOING
( Art Etching on the Human Skin ) by
ALFRED SOUTH , Tattoo Artist
22 , COCKSPUR STREET ,
Pall Mall , London , S . W
Patronised by Royally , Officers of His Majesty ' s Sen'iccs , and leading Members of Society .
Masonic Jewels , Badges , and Emblematic Designs artistically and accurately etched on the Skin . Sporting Pictures , Studies of Animals , Dogs' and Horses' Heads reproduced in Tattoo from Sketches or Photographs . Coats oi Arms , Crests , Monograms , Initials , and Inscriptions . Illustrated Articles and Press comments on Alfred South ' s work appeared in all the leading Papers at home and abroad . ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS ( OWN PATENT ; . iKKMS MODKRATK . HOURS 10 a . m . to 7 p . lll Telephone : 3037 Central . Telegraphic Address : Tattooing , London
= = , . . .
Ad02402
, N CYCLE BUYING IS THE ART OF CHOOSING THE MACHINE WHICH SHOWS THE MAXIMUM VALUE FOR THE MINIMUM OUTLAY . THE
Y \ T 1 \ T A TUT 4 t \\ T III PI Hill Alt Y " ** JjUlflXlV 1
WORLDSBEST
THE
^ " % M < dr" ^? ff * *— MO ' BICYCLE ( protected by Letters Patent ) is a solid advance over all other makes . The ^ ST " *"* "'orm drive and chain combined make ( he most effective method of transmission extant . It ^ S ^ WWEP ^~^ CYCLES- A" Models titled with Free Wheel and two Brakes . ^ ag M / fpn ^ , KliATHliKWEIGHT AT 14 GUINEAS . " The most attractive machine for 1904 . " nM * / JsE > ~ WW ~ h . ! ET JX " 5 *" ' WRITE FOR NO . 62 CATALOGUE . Cyclist Trade Review , January 2 ist , 1904 THE SWIFT CYCLE CO ., Ltd ., COVENTRY . THE BICYCLE MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD . LONDON—15 & 16 , Holborn Viaduct , E . C . DUBLIN—34 , Dame Street . BELFAST—86 , Royal Avenue .
jBEfflffiOOk (^ WT \ nUK ^ -m . li \ 'If ^! Mflf # ^ 'n ^ H ^^^^ ESBlj ^ /^| H ^^^^^ HK § B \ /^^ HS ^^^^ IMn j ^^ Bj 2 ^^^^^ HU | l ^^ R ^^^^^^^ . ^ M ^^^^^ H . ^ H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ m HIH ^ HIHBPI