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The Freemasons' Magazine And Masonic Mirror.
THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR .
ADDRESS TO OUR READERS .
A CALM and unruffled prosperity to Masonry in England marks the close of another year . The melancholy war now raging in Europe , has in a great measure suspended the usual work of Masonry , in Lodges , near the seat of war , but opportunities are daily offered for the exercise of higher duties than mere ceremonial work . We almost daily read of instances of the practical
advantages of Freemasonry , and the exercise of its nobler principles . Enemy meets enemy in deadly conflict—one or the other is overpoAvered and on the point of being slain , when by some happy circumstance , the fact becomes known that both are Masons . The point of the sword is withdrawn , a fraternal salute supplants the embrace of death—and the erst deadly enemies are now the sworn friends and defenders of each other .
Aid to the sick and wonnded in war has occupied the attention of the charitable , and vast are the funds that have flowed into the exchequers of the various organizations for affording relief , to the detriment , we fear we must own , of some of our own noble charitable Institutions . With pride we are enabled to state that British Masons , both at home and in our colonies , have come well to the front with their subscriptions .
The time is approaching Avhen appeals will be made on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls . We have every reason to hope that the circumstances that have militated against the interests of other Charitable Institutions will not operate to the disadvantage of our OAvn . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , P . G-. M ., carrying out his promises of devotion to Masonry , has consented to
preside at the Festival of the Girl ' s School , in May next ; Bro . Col . F . Burdett , Prov . G . M ., Middlesex , will preside at that of the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on the 25 th January . With such distinguished Patronage , and , as will be seen from our Lodge Reports , the large number of Stewards appointed to represent the Lodges , and the liberal subscriptions to their lists , Ave have no fear of any sensible dimunition in the amount of the contributions .
While on the subject of theMasonic Charities , we againfeelit a duty to call attention to the admirable plan of the " Masonic Benevolent Associations " recently established in various parts of the Metropolis , most in connection with Lodges of Instruction . Small weekly or monthly contributions are made , and when an amount is accumulated sufficient to purchase a Life Governorship in one of
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemasons' Magazine And Masonic Mirror.
THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR .
ADDRESS TO OUR READERS .
A CALM and unruffled prosperity to Masonry in England marks the close of another year . The melancholy war now raging in Europe , has in a great measure suspended the usual work of Masonry , in Lodges , near the seat of war , but opportunities are daily offered for the exercise of higher duties than mere ceremonial work . We almost daily read of instances of the practical
advantages of Freemasonry , and the exercise of its nobler principles . Enemy meets enemy in deadly conflict—one or the other is overpoAvered and on the point of being slain , when by some happy circumstance , the fact becomes known that both are Masons . The point of the sword is withdrawn , a fraternal salute supplants the embrace of death—and the erst deadly enemies are now the sworn friends and defenders of each other .
Aid to the sick and wonnded in war has occupied the attention of the charitable , and vast are the funds that have flowed into the exchequers of the various organizations for affording relief , to the detriment , we fear we must own , of some of our own noble charitable Institutions . With pride we are enabled to state that British Masons , both at home and in our colonies , have come well to the front with their subscriptions .
The time is approaching Avhen appeals will be made on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls . We have every reason to hope that the circumstances that have militated against the interests of other Charitable Institutions will not operate to the disadvantage of our OAvn . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , P . G-. M ., carrying out his promises of devotion to Masonry , has consented to
preside at the Festival of the Girl ' s School , in May next ; Bro . Col . F . Burdett , Prov . G . M ., Middlesex , will preside at that of the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on the 25 th January . With such distinguished Patronage , and , as will be seen from our Lodge Reports , the large number of Stewards appointed to represent the Lodges , and the liberal subscriptions to their lists , Ave have no fear of any sensible dimunition in the amount of the contributions .
While on the subject of theMasonic Charities , we againfeelit a duty to call attention to the admirable plan of the " Masonic Benevolent Associations " recently established in various parts of the Metropolis , most in connection with Lodges of Instruction . Small weekly or monthly contributions are made , and when an amount is accumulated sufficient to purchase a Life Governorship in one of