Reading Masons At Home And Abroad.

READING MASONS AT HOME AND ABROAD .

It is sometimes a ground of complaint with Masonic journals in this country that they are not adequately supported—that the Brethren generally care so little for instruction in the science , symbolism and history of Freemasonry , ami for knowing the current news of the Craftthat only a

, comparatively small number of them subscribe for a Masonic newspaper or magazine . Notwithstanding this assertion , which is no doubt true ,, it must be remembered that there are twenty or more Masonic journals published in different parts of the United

States , many of which appear to bo financially prosperous . Compare this exhibit with that of England . It boasts but a single Masonic newspaper , the London Freemason , and a single Craft monthly , the London Masonic Magazine—the former

, now in its seventh year , the latter in its first . Both of these publications are of the very highest character ; published by Bro . Geo . Kenning , and edited by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , who is one of the most learned and able of the Masonic

writers oi this age , skilled m the arclueology of the Craft , and labouring earnestl y and continuously , with Bro . "Wm . James Hughan , to discover and describe the ancient records of the Fraternity . Many of our readers who are blessed -with pecuniary meanswould be both gratified and

, improved b y subscribing to either or both of these London publications , which are handsomel y issued , full of foreign Masonic news , and contributed to by all the leading Masonic writers of England and Scotland . The Freemason ( weekly ) is delivered free

in any part of the United Slate * for twelve shillings per annum , payable in advance . The Masonic Magazine is furnished at the same rate . We would be glad to see both having a wide circulation in tho United States . —Pit iladelph ia Ketislone .

" Oh , " gasped fat Mrs . Weighty , as she ascended the stairs of her new residence " I really cannot run up any more stairs . " " Of course not , " answered her husband "but if the stairs were made of drossmakers' bills , you could run them up yej . y easily . "

Our Archaeological Corner.

Our Archaeological Corner .

At a Quarterly Communication held at the Crown Tavern , behind the Royal Exchange , London , Nov . 21 , 1724 . PRESENT . —His Grace the Duke of Richmond , Grand Master - , M . Ffolkes , Esq ., D . G . M . ; Ffran Sorel , Esq ., G . M . ;

Mr . George Payne , G . M . That all who have been or hereafter shall be Grand Master of this Society , may be present and have a Vote at all Quarterly Meetings and Grand Meetings . Agreed Nem Cont .

Bro . Anthony Sayers' petition was read and recommended by the Grand Master . The Right Honourable the Earl of Dalkeith , late Grand Master , recommended a General Charity as foil .: — That in order to promote the Charitable

Disposition of the Society of Freemasons and render it more extensive and beneficial to the whole body , a Monthly Collection be made in each Lodge according to the quality and number of the said Lodge and put into a joynt stock . That a Treasurer be appointed by the Grand Master , to whom every quarter the said contributions shall be paid .

That when the members of any lodge who are contributors to the joynt stock shall be induced to bestow any part of it for the relief of a poor brother , the Master and Wardens of such lodge shall 'certifie ( the name and necessity of the person together ,

with such sum as they shall think fit to allow him out of the said stock ) to the Grand Master Deputy and Grand Wardens , that they may order the said sumo to be paid to such person if thought reasonable . That if any brethren shall meet

irregularly and make Masons at any p lace within ten miles of London , the persons present at the making ( the new brethren only excepted ) shall not be admitted even as visitors into any regular lodge whatsoever unless they come and make such submission

to the Grand Master , and Grand Lodge as they shall think tit to impose on them . Agreed Nem Con . It is the Grand Masters order that the Master and Wardens of each lodge do come prepared at the next

quarterlcommunicay tion either to assent to or dissent from , tire questions proposed as aforesaid by the Right Honourable the Earl of Dalkeith for establishing a General Bank of Charity .