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expression to be once more on every man ' s lips , " 0 Wonderful Masons !" "We have availed ourselves , in this number o f the Freemasons ' Monthly Magazine , of the opportunity of recording the subscriptions of a few private Lodges to the Patriotic Fund ; but we shall
deem it a privilege to set apart a portion of our succeeding numbers to record the various sums contributed by Lodges and Masons in all parts of the kingdom , by which means an authorised notification will circulate through the Craft , and our Brethren at home and abroad , as well as the popular world , will be able to test the spirit of benevolence which invariably prevails with Freemasons , when any positive benefit can be afforded to those who stand in need of their assistance . "We believe that an immediate compliance with our request , by a return made to us from every Lodge contributing to this truly
national undertaking , will show that the gifts of Freemasons are quite equal to , if not above , the average of the subscriptions of the general public . "We have implicit faith in the benevolence of the members of the Order . AH that we ask of our Brethren is , that they will permit us to be the means of showing to the world that there is much—very much—more in the profession of Masonic Charity than an empty name .
A Young Mason's Month Amongst The Brethren In Jersy.
A YOUNG MASON'S MONTH AMONGST THE BBETHEEN IN JEESEF .
Last September opened upon me with so fair a prospect of a month's relaxation from professional duties and anxieties , that I was unable to resist the temptation to set out in quest of health and recreation in some rural retreat . The various routes so profusely advertised for " delightful excursions" caused a little hesitation ;
but at length the island of Jersey was decided upon , as in many respects , the most preferable on that occasion . On the morning of the 5 th , therefore , I packed my portmanteau and set out for the station at Waterloo Bridge . By an alteration in the trains , of which I was totally unaware , I found I had arrived at Southampton too late for the Jersey boat of that day , and that I should have to
remain there till nearly twelve o ' clock the next night . Having rested and refreshed myself a little , I took out my Freemasons ' Calendar , to see if haply there might be a Lodge there that evening . It was the first Tuesday in the month , and I found that that was the meeting night of No . 555 . Although but young in the Craft ,
I was of course aware that the Metropolitan Lodges had not commenced their season , but I also knew that some of our Provincial Brethren meet all the year round . In hope that this might be the case on the present occasion , I took my Masonic clothing and certificate , and set out for the Freemasons' Hall , but found , to my regret ,
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expression to be once more on every man ' s lips , " 0 Wonderful Masons !" "We have availed ourselves , in this number o f the Freemasons ' Monthly Magazine , of the opportunity of recording the subscriptions of a few private Lodges to the Patriotic Fund ; but we shall
deem it a privilege to set apart a portion of our succeeding numbers to record the various sums contributed by Lodges and Masons in all parts of the kingdom , by which means an authorised notification will circulate through the Craft , and our Brethren at home and abroad , as well as the popular world , will be able to test the spirit of benevolence which invariably prevails with Freemasons , when any positive benefit can be afforded to those who stand in need of their assistance . "We believe that an immediate compliance with our request , by a return made to us from every Lodge contributing to this truly
national undertaking , will show that the gifts of Freemasons are quite equal to , if not above , the average of the subscriptions of the general public . "We have implicit faith in the benevolence of the members of the Order . AH that we ask of our Brethren is , that they will permit us to be the means of showing to the world that there is much—very much—more in the profession of Masonic Charity than an empty name .
A Young Mason's Month Amongst The Brethren In Jersy.
A YOUNG MASON'S MONTH AMONGST THE BBETHEEN IN JEESEF .
Last September opened upon me with so fair a prospect of a month's relaxation from professional duties and anxieties , that I was unable to resist the temptation to set out in quest of health and recreation in some rural retreat . The various routes so profusely advertised for " delightful excursions" caused a little hesitation ;
but at length the island of Jersey was decided upon , as in many respects , the most preferable on that occasion . On the morning of the 5 th , therefore , I packed my portmanteau and set out for the station at Waterloo Bridge . By an alteration in the trains , of which I was totally unaware , I found I had arrived at Southampton too late for the Jersey boat of that day , and that I should have to
remain there till nearly twelve o ' clock the next night . Having rested and refreshed myself a little , I took out my Freemasons ' Calendar , to see if haply there might be a Lodge there that evening . It was the first Tuesday in the month , and I found that that was the meeting night of No . 555 . Although but young in the Craft ,
I was of course aware that the Metropolitan Lodges had not commenced their season , but I also knew that some of our Provincial Brethren meet all the year round . In hope that this might be the case on the present occasion , I took my Masonic clothing and certificate , and set out for the Freemasons' Hall , but found , to my regret ,