-
Articles/Ads
Article TO 0 TIE RE A DEES. ← Page 2 of 2 Article THE CRAFT IN NEW YORK. Page 1 of 2 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
To 0 Tie Re A Dees.
place the Freemasons Magazine in that position of permanent independence which it ought to hold , to call from them a generous response by way of a largely increased circulation , we can assure them that the utmost energy will be exercised by us to increase the
interest of the Magazine to the Brethren— -and to improve it in every possible manner . Whilst devoting our pages , as we have hitherto done , mainly to the elucidation and discussion of Masonic subjects , we shall not lose sight of the fact , that being , as Masons , pledged to the study of the liberal arts and science ^ it is our duty to assist our
Brethren , as far as it lies in our power , in . their researches—in whatever department they may he directed . Another feature will also be developed , in obedience to the request of many of our readers , enabling us occasionally to unbend and publish a series of articles in which the
ladies of their families may be supposed to take a greater interest than in the usual contents of our pages ; thus light literature will not be altogether forgotten—care only being taken that , no matter what the contents of the Magazine , nothing shall be allowed to appear containing a single expression to which the most scrupulous moralist - —and all Freemasons should be such—can take the slightest exception , ¦
The Craft In New York.
THE CRAFT IN NSW YORK .
We last , week published a letter from Bro . Taylor , of New York , announcing that the differences which have too long prevailed amongst the Masons of that city have been overcome , and that the Brethren . are now united in one Grand Lodge , whose jurisdiction is declared to be cc coextensive with the boundaries of the state . " Such a termination
to the disputes which have unfortunately existed for nine years—and into the original causes of which , it -would be now ungracious to inquire—cannot prove otherwise than most gratifying , not only to the Brethren whom it more immediately concerns , but to the Craft
throughout the world , as restoring those feelings of brotherly love which , though interrupted for a time , were sure , amongst true Masons , ultimately to prevail , and make them forget that differences had ever existed amongst them . The negotiations for this moat desirable reunion appear to have been , conducted with , the utmost discretion
rad forbearance on both sides , as will be seen , by the detailed , report of the proceedings which , we this week publish from the pages of the newly-established organ of the New York Brethren—the American , Grujhman , conducted by Bro . TisdalL The addresses delivered by the Grand Masters of the rival Grand Lodges , and others , are well worthy
of perusal , as evidencing the fraternal feelings by which all appeal to have been actuated in their endeavours to cement the bonds of brotherhood , temporarily disturbed , between men who had but one common , object in view—the glory of the G . A . O . T . U . and the benefit < y thnir fellow-creatures . In yea din o * the "proceedings of a G-rane
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
To 0 Tie Re A Dees.
place the Freemasons Magazine in that position of permanent independence which it ought to hold , to call from them a generous response by way of a largely increased circulation , we can assure them that the utmost energy will be exercised by us to increase the
interest of the Magazine to the Brethren— -and to improve it in every possible manner . Whilst devoting our pages , as we have hitherto done , mainly to the elucidation and discussion of Masonic subjects , we shall not lose sight of the fact , that being , as Masons , pledged to the study of the liberal arts and science ^ it is our duty to assist our
Brethren , as far as it lies in our power , in . their researches—in whatever department they may he directed . Another feature will also be developed , in obedience to the request of many of our readers , enabling us occasionally to unbend and publish a series of articles in which the
ladies of their families may be supposed to take a greater interest than in the usual contents of our pages ; thus light literature will not be altogether forgotten—care only being taken that , no matter what the contents of the Magazine , nothing shall be allowed to appear containing a single expression to which the most scrupulous moralist - —and all Freemasons should be such—can take the slightest exception , ¦
The Craft In New York.
THE CRAFT IN NSW YORK .
We last , week published a letter from Bro . Taylor , of New York , announcing that the differences which have too long prevailed amongst the Masons of that city have been overcome , and that the Brethren . are now united in one Grand Lodge , whose jurisdiction is declared to be cc coextensive with the boundaries of the state . " Such a termination
to the disputes which have unfortunately existed for nine years—and into the original causes of which , it -would be now ungracious to inquire—cannot prove otherwise than most gratifying , not only to the Brethren whom it more immediately concerns , but to the Craft
throughout the world , as restoring those feelings of brotherly love which , though interrupted for a time , were sure , amongst true Masons , ultimately to prevail , and make them forget that differences had ever existed amongst them . The negotiations for this moat desirable reunion appear to have been , conducted with , the utmost discretion
rad forbearance on both sides , as will be seen , by the detailed , report of the proceedings which , we this week publish from the pages of the newly-established organ of the New York Brethren—the American , Grujhman , conducted by Bro . TisdalL The addresses delivered by the Grand Masters of the rival Grand Lodges , and others , are well worthy
of perusal , as evidencing the fraternal feelings by which all appeal to have been actuated in their endeavours to cement the bonds of brotherhood , temporarily disturbed , between men who had but one common , object in view—the glory of the G . A . O . T . U . and the benefit < y thnir fellow-creatures . In yea din o * the "proceedings of a G-rane