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Monthly Masonic Summary.
Monthly Masonic Summary .
WE have nothing to report this month except the oiiAvarcl jirogress of our Craft . On every side of us UOAV loclges are springing up , and the Freemason of October 13 th recorded the consecration of three Lodges in consecutive order on our Roll , Nos . 1713 , 1714 , 1715 . This , perhaps an unprecedented coincidence , is not without its meaning to those AVIIO carefully note Avhat is going on amongst us .
Though some look upon the rapid increase of English Masonry as an evil , more or less , indeed Ave hold on the contrary that it is a great good in many Avays . Though not unattended with draAvbacks , as is everything of earthit clearlis not
, y to he condemned in itself , and is a not inconsiderable " factor " in the greater question of the onward progress of the beneficial principles of pleasant toleration and humanitarian benevolence . Yes , we say , " Prosper the Art . "
ihe Girls' and the Boys' Schools have had their half-yearl y elections , ancl have manifested as usual a numerous list of candidates , and a small proportion of elected pupils . Both institutions are being enlarged , and in 1878 wo shall have 200 girls and 200 boys under careful training .
We mentioned last month Bro . Emra Ho hues' little Volume of Tales , and Ave wish to commend it to the notice and approval of our brotherhood . ihW ^' k wiU repay P emsal > is creditllJie to all concerned in its production ,
Monthly Masonic Summary.
and as an act of Masonic kindness , as Avell as an effort of Masonic literature deserves the liberal patronage of a large circle of readers .
Work Of The Craft.
WORK OF THE CRAFT .
BY MAKSIIALL B . SMITH , GRAXD MASTER ' OE N . J . A nobler Avork than this Ave need not seek : To Aveld the broken links , to make the
chain—As at the first—entire . The mystic Avord to speak That binds in loving felloivship , again , Brother to Brother ; stays the impassioned Avord ; Calms the fierce billoAvs , erst hi fury stirred .
The friendl y deed , in kindliness' to do ; Covering , with love ' s fair mantle , many a stain , And sin , and scar ; relieving pain ; Aiding tho needy , all our life-Avay through ;
With GOD our helper , and our watchivord PEACE , Toiling and loving , until labour cease , And filled is all the outline of the Master ' s plan—The Fatherhood of God , the Brotherhood
of Man . —Freemason ' s Repository . N
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Monthly Masonic Summary.
Monthly Masonic Summary .
WE have nothing to report this month except the oiiAvarcl jirogress of our Craft . On every side of us UOAV loclges are springing up , and the Freemason of October 13 th recorded the consecration of three Lodges in consecutive order on our Roll , Nos . 1713 , 1714 , 1715 . This , perhaps an unprecedented coincidence , is not without its meaning to those AVIIO carefully note Avhat is going on amongst us .
Though some look upon the rapid increase of English Masonry as an evil , more or less , indeed Ave hold on the contrary that it is a great good in many Avays . Though not unattended with draAvbacks , as is everything of earthit clearlis not
, y to he condemned in itself , and is a not inconsiderable " factor " in the greater question of the onward progress of the beneficial principles of pleasant toleration and humanitarian benevolence . Yes , we say , " Prosper the Art . "
ihe Girls' and the Boys' Schools have had their half-yearl y elections , ancl have manifested as usual a numerous list of candidates , and a small proportion of elected pupils . Both institutions are being enlarged , and in 1878 wo shall have 200 girls and 200 boys under careful training .
We mentioned last month Bro . Emra Ho hues' little Volume of Tales , and Ave wish to commend it to the notice and approval of our brotherhood . ihW ^' k wiU repay P emsal > is creditllJie to all concerned in its production ,
Monthly Masonic Summary.
and as an act of Masonic kindness , as Avell as an effort of Masonic literature deserves the liberal patronage of a large circle of readers .
Work Of The Craft.
WORK OF THE CRAFT .
BY MAKSIIALL B . SMITH , GRAXD MASTER ' OE N . J . A nobler Avork than this Ave need not seek : To Aveld the broken links , to make the
chain—As at the first—entire . The mystic Avord to speak That binds in loving felloivship , again , Brother to Brother ; stays the impassioned Avord ; Calms the fierce billoAvs , erst hi fury stirred .
The friendl y deed , in kindliness' to do ; Covering , with love ' s fair mantle , many a stain , And sin , and scar ; relieving pain ; Aiding tho needy , all our life-Avay through ;
With GOD our helper , and our watchivord PEACE , Toiling and loving , until labour cease , And filled is all the outline of the Master ' s plan—The Fatherhood of God , the Brotherhood
of Man . —Freemason ' s Repository . N