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Reviews.
Masonic qualifications of the translator may be , Ave think he has somewhat too strictly adhered to the original German text . We should like to see a little more "fluency" in the diction , and strongly advise the author to take care that the second edition of his work should be prepared by one ivho might be more qualified by his perfect knoAvledge of the English language , than by his
Masonic extraction . We have enumerated at length the defects and shortcomings of the work under notice , and tried by a fair and unprejudiced criticism to dispose of the errors committed by the author . But just as the sliglTest spots and taints will be most conspicuous in the brightest objectsso Bro . Findel ' s mistakes , though otherwise
in-, significant , become more apparent and glaring in proportion , by reason of the otherwise excellent character of his work . We have adA'erted to its demerits , but we cannot speak too highly of its merits . As regards more especially the compilation and arrangement of the facts themselves , which form the subject of the volume before us , the skill and " many-sidedness "
Avith which they have been treated are highly creditable to the author . Indeed , the subject is fully exhausted in it ; the student will find here a Masonic library condensed in one volume .
In this respect , we believe no work published heretofore can come up to that by Bro . Findel . We can conscientiously recommend not merely the perusal , but the study of this work to every one of our readers . A neiv world is produced before his eye . The origin , nay , the very existence , of Masonic life on the Continent of Europe has been to him all but a terra incognita
hitherto ; but now he will learn that Masonry , though originally transmitted from England to foreign countries , has , during the last four ages , developed itself independently , enjoyed an independent life , and possesses a history of its own . He will become more convinced of the universality and the catholic power and activity of our Institution , and throughout the vicissitudes and changes
through which it has had to pass , he will trace the " purple thread " of philanthropy , charity , and fraternal love which pervades it . In conclusion , we may be allowed to say that we consider Bro . Findel ' s work as a corner-stone in the edifice of Masonic literature . At present , it is somewhat too roughly hewn- ; it requires some more chipping and
polishing ; but these operations once performed , the excellent substance of which , it consists will qualify it as a standard work for study and reference on Freemasonry .
Royal Gallery Of Illustration.
ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION .
The approaching season requires a change even when success is nnabated ; and Mr . German Beed , after running the " Peculiar Family" for a year , and still finding the public taste nnsatiated , is compelled to resort to novelty . A new entertainment , by Mr . F . C . Burnand , the popular writer , is , we hear , in active preparation , and Mr . John Parry leaves the best of his numerous domestic scenes to describe the incidents of " A Wedding Breakfast . " Mrs . Roseleaf's " Little Evening Party" will therefore be given for only a few nights more .
Meetings Of The Scientific And Learned Societies For The Week Ending February 24th, 1866.
MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 24 th , 1866 .
Tuesday , February 20 . LysTriUTioir OF CIVIL EN-GDTEEES , at 8 . Wednesday , Fehruary 21 . GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY or LOKDOH , at 8 . Wednesday , February 21 . SOCIETY OE ARTS , at 8 . — "On Modern Legislation , in regard to the Construction and Equipment of Steamships . " By Thomas Gray , Esq
The Week.
THE WEEK .
' THE CotTET . —The Prince of Wales , attended hy Major Toesdale , hunted with his harriers near Langley , on the 8 th inst . The Prince and Princess of Wales , with the Countess of Macclesfield and Major Teesdale in" waiting , attended Divine service at the Chapel Boyal , St , James's , on Sunday last . The Communion Service was read by the Rev . J . V . Povah , and
the Bev . Dr . Vaughan . The christening of the infant prince , the son and heir of his Serene Highness the Prince and her Grand Ducal Highness the Princess of Leiningen , took place at Osborne on Sunday last , which was the anniversary of her Majesty ' s marriage , in the presence of her Majesty the Queen , their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena , Princess Louise ,
Princess Beatrice , and Prince ^ Leopold ; the Prince and Princess , and Princess Alberta of Leiningen , Princess Hohenlohe , and Prince and Princess Hermann of Hohenlohe . The sponsors were—Princess Hohenlohe , the Grand Duke of Baden , represented by Prince Hermann of Hohenlohe ; and Prince Edward of Leiningen , represented by the Prince of Leiningen . The
infant received the names of Enrich Edward Charles . The ceremony was performed by the Rev . G . Prothero , the rector of AVhippingham . The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household , Mrs . Prothero , and some of the officers of the Boyal yacht , had the honour of being present . In consequence of the very unfavourable weather , her Majesty and the Boyal
family were prevented attending Divine service on Sunday last . Lord Proby , Comptroller of the Household , had an audience of her Majesty on Monday morning to present the Address of the House of Commons in answer to the Speech from the Throne on the opening of Parliament . IMPEEIAI , PAELIAMEKT . —Iu the HOTJSE OE LOBDS , on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., the proceedings were unimportant .
Earl Russell said he would receive a deputation from the Royal Agricultural Society , in reference to the cattle plague , on Monday next . Lord St . Leonards drew attention to the law as to bidding at sales by auction of estates , and the House adjourned at half-past five . On Friday , the 9 th inst ., two subjects were discussed—the Cattle Plague and the Abyssinian captives . Lord Chelmsford asked a question as to the latter , and was
informed by Lord Clarendon that the proceedings in Parliament and the discussion of the matter in the press had impeded the action of the Government . He also praised Mr . Bassam . As to the cattle plague , several questions were asked of the Government , but the result was not of much interest . Their lordships adjourned at ten minutes to eight o'clock .
On Monday , Earl Russell stated iu reply to a question , that the Government was not at that time prepared with an Act to carry out the recommendations of the select committee of 1 S 6-1 ou railway companies' borrowing powers . After this followed a discussion on tho British Museum , in the course of which Earl Russell said tho Government did not
intend to introduce at present a hill to alter the management of the museum . Their lordships rose at ten minutes before six o'clock . On Tuesday the Earl of AVinehelsea asked whether the Government were prepared to recommend to Parliament any grant to persons who had been compelled to slaughter cattle not offered for sale hy order of the inspectors . The Duke
of Marlborough observed that the order for the indiscriminate slaughter of infected cattle , without accompanying regulations , had been attended with serious consequences ; for Avhen cattle had been attacked the owners had concealed the fact , and sent them to market , thus still further spreading the disease . The Lord Chancellor said it was doubtful whether there was power to enforce the order without a liberal construction of the act
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Reviews.
Masonic qualifications of the translator may be , Ave think he has somewhat too strictly adhered to the original German text . We should like to see a little more "fluency" in the diction , and strongly advise the author to take care that the second edition of his work should be prepared by one ivho might be more qualified by his perfect knoAvledge of the English language , than by his
Masonic extraction . We have enumerated at length the defects and shortcomings of the work under notice , and tried by a fair and unprejudiced criticism to dispose of the errors committed by the author . But just as the sliglTest spots and taints will be most conspicuous in the brightest objectsso Bro . Findel ' s mistakes , though otherwise
in-, significant , become more apparent and glaring in proportion , by reason of the otherwise excellent character of his work . We have adA'erted to its demerits , but we cannot speak too highly of its merits . As regards more especially the compilation and arrangement of the facts themselves , which form the subject of the volume before us , the skill and " many-sidedness "
Avith which they have been treated are highly creditable to the author . Indeed , the subject is fully exhausted in it ; the student will find here a Masonic library condensed in one volume .
In this respect , we believe no work published heretofore can come up to that by Bro . Findel . We can conscientiously recommend not merely the perusal , but the study of this work to every one of our readers . A neiv world is produced before his eye . The origin , nay , the very existence , of Masonic life on the Continent of Europe has been to him all but a terra incognita
hitherto ; but now he will learn that Masonry , though originally transmitted from England to foreign countries , has , during the last four ages , developed itself independently , enjoyed an independent life , and possesses a history of its own . He will become more convinced of the universality and the catholic power and activity of our Institution , and throughout the vicissitudes and changes
through which it has had to pass , he will trace the " purple thread " of philanthropy , charity , and fraternal love which pervades it . In conclusion , we may be allowed to say that we consider Bro . Findel ' s work as a corner-stone in the edifice of Masonic literature . At present , it is somewhat too roughly hewn- ; it requires some more chipping and
polishing ; but these operations once performed , the excellent substance of which , it consists will qualify it as a standard work for study and reference on Freemasonry .
Royal Gallery Of Illustration.
ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION .
The approaching season requires a change even when success is nnabated ; and Mr . German Beed , after running the " Peculiar Family" for a year , and still finding the public taste nnsatiated , is compelled to resort to novelty . A new entertainment , by Mr . F . C . Burnand , the popular writer , is , we hear , in active preparation , and Mr . John Parry leaves the best of his numerous domestic scenes to describe the incidents of " A Wedding Breakfast . " Mrs . Roseleaf's " Little Evening Party" will therefore be given for only a few nights more .
Meetings Of The Scientific And Learned Societies For The Week Ending February 24th, 1866.
MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 24 th , 1866 .
Tuesday , February 20 . LysTriUTioir OF CIVIL EN-GDTEEES , at 8 . Wednesday , Fehruary 21 . GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY or LOKDOH , at 8 . Wednesday , February 21 . SOCIETY OE ARTS , at 8 . — "On Modern Legislation , in regard to the Construction and Equipment of Steamships . " By Thomas Gray , Esq
The Week.
THE WEEK .
' THE CotTET . —The Prince of Wales , attended hy Major Toesdale , hunted with his harriers near Langley , on the 8 th inst . The Prince and Princess of Wales , with the Countess of Macclesfield and Major Teesdale in" waiting , attended Divine service at the Chapel Boyal , St , James's , on Sunday last . The Communion Service was read by the Rev . J . V . Povah , and
the Bev . Dr . Vaughan . The christening of the infant prince , the son and heir of his Serene Highness the Prince and her Grand Ducal Highness the Princess of Leiningen , took place at Osborne on Sunday last , which was the anniversary of her Majesty ' s marriage , in the presence of her Majesty the Queen , their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena , Princess Louise ,
Princess Beatrice , and Prince ^ Leopold ; the Prince and Princess , and Princess Alberta of Leiningen , Princess Hohenlohe , and Prince and Princess Hermann of Hohenlohe . The sponsors were—Princess Hohenlohe , the Grand Duke of Baden , represented by Prince Hermann of Hohenlohe ; and Prince Edward of Leiningen , represented by the Prince of Leiningen . The
infant received the names of Enrich Edward Charles . The ceremony was performed by the Rev . G . Prothero , the rector of AVhippingham . The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household , Mrs . Prothero , and some of the officers of the Boyal yacht , had the honour of being present . In consequence of the very unfavourable weather , her Majesty and the Boyal
family were prevented attending Divine service on Sunday last . Lord Proby , Comptroller of the Household , had an audience of her Majesty on Monday morning to present the Address of the House of Commons in answer to the Speech from the Throne on the opening of Parliament . IMPEEIAI , PAELIAMEKT . —Iu the HOTJSE OE LOBDS , on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., the proceedings were unimportant .
Earl Russell said he would receive a deputation from the Royal Agricultural Society , in reference to the cattle plague , on Monday next . Lord St . Leonards drew attention to the law as to bidding at sales by auction of estates , and the House adjourned at half-past five . On Friday , the 9 th inst ., two subjects were discussed—the Cattle Plague and the Abyssinian captives . Lord Chelmsford asked a question as to the latter , and was
informed by Lord Clarendon that the proceedings in Parliament and the discussion of the matter in the press had impeded the action of the Government . He also praised Mr . Bassam . As to the cattle plague , several questions were asked of the Government , but the result was not of much interest . Their lordships adjourned at ten minutes to eight o'clock .
On Monday , Earl Russell stated iu reply to a question , that the Government was not at that time prepared with an Act to carry out the recommendations of the select committee of 1 S 6-1 ou railway companies' borrowing powers . After this followed a discussion on tho British Museum , in the course of which Earl Russell said tho Government did not
intend to introduce at present a hill to alter the management of the museum . Their lordships rose at ten minutes before six o'clock . On Tuesday the Earl of AVinehelsea asked whether the Government were prepared to recommend to Parliament any grant to persons who had been compelled to slaughter cattle not offered for sale hy order of the inspectors . The Duke
of Marlborough observed that the order for the indiscriminate slaughter of infected cattle , without accompanying regulations , had been attended with serious consequences ; for Avhen cattle had been attacked the owners had concealed the fact , and sent them to market , thus still further spreading the disease . The Lord Chancellor said it was doubtful whether there was power to enforce the order without a liberal construction of the act