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Fbeemasonry And Aechitectuee.
such a firm assurance of success . There are numerous professional q . uestions on which it is of deep interest to the architect to obtain public and political support and to gain the advocacy of earnest and influential men , and this we offer him the means of accomplishing . Possess Masons with the conviction that it is a matter of duty to
promote architectural studies and architectural progress , and a body of co-operators will be enlisted , whose power will be great . If it be considered how much local influence is possessed by Masons , how many men of activity and energy are enrolled among them , it will be seen how well calculated their co-operation is to ensure a more satisfactory treatment of competitive designs and of public commissions , now among the greatest grievances and severest trials of the architect and
the builder . Architects must , however , take a great part in this movement , they must communicate professional knowledge , they must exempt themselves from professional jealousies and invite free criticism . They must not hold forth their profession as a mystery , but as a liberal art to be cultivated by intellectual men . The young architect will in time acquire a new field for distinction , and a new guarantee for success , and a new interest will be communicated to
the proceedings of many Lodges by the introduction of a new intellectual pursuit . Something more than the meagre symbolism of columns and orders may henceforth be treated by cultivated minds , and a high degree of positive instruction be communicated . The Craft-looks upon it as a valuable privilege to lay the foundation stones of architectural monuments , and to celebrate their
inauguration ; and as our connection with the profession of architecture becomes closer , so will our intercourse become more regular and better recognized . To achieve this , however , Masons must bring moral and intellectual power to bear , by the cultivation of architecture . They have among them many architects , builders , and engineers—they
will by such a policy enlist more ; they have among them many accomplished scholars and art critics—they will reinforce their numbers and lead many members to these special studies . In this mission we trust the Freemasons' Magazine will not be found wanting . Our first article on this subject will be found in another part of our present number .
giving it an appellation which simply describes its use . By the a J option of this useful and elegant appendage , time , trouble , and wear and tear of coats , are all saved , and we regard it as an indispensable portion of tho Masonic toilet . We congratulate Bro . Adlard on the taste and finish displayed in the production of this unique " Jewel Attacher . " To be appreciated it only requires to be known . * * * . .....
Adlard ' s Masonic Jewel Attacker—Having made personal trial of this newly registered invention , which is an improvement on the collar lately noticed in the Magazine , we can confidently recommend it to the attention of the Craft . Bro . Adlard has wisely discarded all adventitious attempts to gain it notoriety by the adoption of an unpronounceable and unintelligible name , contenting himself with * Ilia ^ ¦ r . a < - - ,. _ ... . -
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Fbeemasonry And Aechitectuee.
such a firm assurance of success . There are numerous professional q . uestions on which it is of deep interest to the architect to obtain public and political support and to gain the advocacy of earnest and influential men , and this we offer him the means of accomplishing . Possess Masons with the conviction that it is a matter of duty to
promote architectural studies and architectural progress , and a body of co-operators will be enlisted , whose power will be great . If it be considered how much local influence is possessed by Masons , how many men of activity and energy are enrolled among them , it will be seen how well calculated their co-operation is to ensure a more satisfactory treatment of competitive designs and of public commissions , now among the greatest grievances and severest trials of the architect and
the builder . Architects must , however , take a great part in this movement , they must communicate professional knowledge , they must exempt themselves from professional jealousies and invite free criticism . They must not hold forth their profession as a mystery , but as a liberal art to be cultivated by intellectual men . The young architect will in time acquire a new field for distinction , and a new guarantee for success , and a new interest will be communicated to
the proceedings of many Lodges by the introduction of a new intellectual pursuit . Something more than the meagre symbolism of columns and orders may henceforth be treated by cultivated minds , and a high degree of positive instruction be communicated . The Craft-looks upon it as a valuable privilege to lay the foundation stones of architectural monuments , and to celebrate their
inauguration ; and as our connection with the profession of architecture becomes closer , so will our intercourse become more regular and better recognized . To achieve this , however , Masons must bring moral and intellectual power to bear , by the cultivation of architecture . They have among them many architects , builders , and engineers—they
will by such a policy enlist more ; they have among them many accomplished scholars and art critics—they will reinforce their numbers and lead many members to these special studies . In this mission we trust the Freemasons' Magazine will not be found wanting . Our first article on this subject will be found in another part of our present number .
giving it an appellation which simply describes its use . By the a J option of this useful and elegant appendage , time , trouble , and wear and tear of coats , are all saved , and we regard it as an indispensable portion of tho Masonic toilet . We congratulate Bro . Adlard on the taste and finish displayed in the production of this unique " Jewel Attacher . " To be appreciated it only requires to be known . * * * . .....
Adlard ' s Masonic Jewel Attacker—Having made personal trial of this newly registered invention , which is an improvement on the collar lately noticed in the Magazine , we can confidently recommend it to the attention of the Craft . Bro . Adlard has wisely discarded all adventitious attempts to gain it notoriety by the adoption of an unpronounceable and unintelligible name , contenting himself with * Ilia ^ ¦ r . a < - - ,. _ ... . -