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. ffltattents . 5 AGE FKEEMASONS' MAGAZIIfE : — TheFundof Benevolence 221 Performance of Masonic AVork 221 St . Alban ' s and Freemasonry 223 Ma nie Jottings—No 62 , 225 Ma ni ' c Notes and Queries 220
Correspondence 227 Sayings and Doings Abroad 227 MASOSIC MIRROR : — Masonic Moms 229 Lodge Music 22 !) Lodge of Benevolence 232 CRAFT LOD & E M > , ETIKOS : — Metropolitan 232
Provincial 234 Scotland 235 Royal Arch 235 Mark Masonry 236 Reviews 237 Masonic Sermon 238 Obituary 239 Poetry 240
List of Lodge , & c , Meetings for ensuing week 240 Notice to Correspondents 240 LONDON , SATURDAY , MARCH 25 , 1 S 71 ,
The Fund Of Benevolence.
THE FUND OF BENEVOLENCE .
The increasing number of applicants for relief to the Lodge of Benevolence from recently initiated Masons proves that some further alteration is still needed in thoregulations as regards applications for relief on the part of distressed members of the
Craft , or their representatives . Although Ave fully admit the impossibility of devising any system of relief by which , iu no case , hardship will be inflicted , yet there are material modifications required , especially in the drawing
of a hard , and fast line , beyond ivhich charity is not allowed to step . That a line should be drawn somewhere is necessary , the more in the face of the fact that so little discrimination is used by lodges in the selection of members , and so little inquiry made into the
social position of applicants for initiation , a subject ivhich we have so frequently called attention to-If this necessary precaution ivere more strictly attended to , ive should not be compelled to witness so large a proportion of applicants for relief , who
have been subscribing members to the craft just the sufficient time to entitle them to relief from the Fund of Benevolence . It might have a salutary effect if the burden thus cast upon the craft generally ivere in a measure
thrown upon those Lodges ivhich are , by their negligence in this important matter , the cause of it . If some regulation were made to the effect that the Lodge should be compelled to contribute an amount bearing somo fixed proportion to that granted from the Grand Lodge Fund , or that Grand Lodge
The Fund Of Benevolence.
should require that the recommending Lodge had granted substantial relief before referring the case to the Grand Lodge , it might be the means both of checking indiscriminate recommendations for relief , and the exercise of more discretion in the admission of candidates .
Performance Of Masonic Work. By Bro. William Rounseville.
PERFORMANCE OF MASONIC WORK . BY BRO . WILLIAM ROUNSEVILLE .
Technically , the " ivork" of a Masonic Lodgeconsists of the conferring degrees . That muclt depends upon the method iu which it is performed , no one ivho has once been within the walls of a lodge-room , will dispute . But notwithstanding
that fact , we fear that it is not realized in a sufficient degree . The work of the lodge is an important business . It is the performance of one of the most solemn ceremonies that has ever been ordained or established by man , and it should be
performed ill such a manner as to leave that impression on the minds of the candidates for its mysteries . From the first ; introduction to the ante-room , to the final induction to the Master ' s station , the idea of its importance should be kept
up . But ive greatly fear that brethren frequentlylose sight of this duty . The candidate should be prepared , as well in mind as by symbols , for the important work in which he is about to engage .
Is this always done ? When he arrives at the threshold of the lodge , has his mind been suitably prepared for the solemnities which are to ensue ? Does he believe that when he steps across that threshold , and enters upon the ceremonies of
initiation , that Avhat he shall see ancl hear shall teach great moral lessons , and that through the symbolic language of the lodge shall be taught him great practical truths by ivhich his life is to be governed ?
This should be his frame cf mind and these should be his expectations . And yet ive knoiv this is not always the case . The univise and ioolish interference of misguided brethren toe ' frequently close the vision of the candidate for
the future with scenes of buffoonery and mirth . Adopting some of the common , but , erroneous opinions of the outside ivorld , they make allusions in . his presence to the burning iron and the goafcand by holding up to his snsceptilb mind , alive
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. ffltattents . 5 AGE FKEEMASONS' MAGAZIIfE : — TheFundof Benevolence 221 Performance of Masonic AVork 221 St . Alban ' s and Freemasonry 223 Ma nie Jottings—No 62 , 225 Ma ni ' c Notes and Queries 220
Correspondence 227 Sayings and Doings Abroad 227 MASOSIC MIRROR : — Masonic Moms 229 Lodge Music 22 !) Lodge of Benevolence 232 CRAFT LOD & E M > , ETIKOS : — Metropolitan 232
Provincial 234 Scotland 235 Royal Arch 235 Mark Masonry 236 Reviews 237 Masonic Sermon 238 Obituary 239 Poetry 240
List of Lodge , & c , Meetings for ensuing week 240 Notice to Correspondents 240 LONDON , SATURDAY , MARCH 25 , 1 S 71 ,
The Fund Of Benevolence.
THE FUND OF BENEVOLENCE .
The increasing number of applicants for relief to the Lodge of Benevolence from recently initiated Masons proves that some further alteration is still needed in thoregulations as regards applications for relief on the part of distressed members of the
Craft , or their representatives . Although Ave fully admit the impossibility of devising any system of relief by which , iu no case , hardship will be inflicted , yet there are material modifications required , especially in the drawing
of a hard , and fast line , beyond ivhich charity is not allowed to step . That a line should be drawn somewhere is necessary , the more in the face of the fact that so little discrimination is used by lodges in the selection of members , and so little inquiry made into the
social position of applicants for initiation , a subject ivhich we have so frequently called attention to-If this necessary precaution ivere more strictly attended to , ive should not be compelled to witness so large a proportion of applicants for relief , who
have been subscribing members to the craft just the sufficient time to entitle them to relief from the Fund of Benevolence . It might have a salutary effect if the burden thus cast upon the craft generally ivere in a measure
thrown upon those Lodges ivhich are , by their negligence in this important matter , the cause of it . If some regulation were made to the effect that the Lodge should be compelled to contribute an amount bearing somo fixed proportion to that granted from the Grand Lodge Fund , or that Grand Lodge
The Fund Of Benevolence.
should require that the recommending Lodge had granted substantial relief before referring the case to the Grand Lodge , it might be the means both of checking indiscriminate recommendations for relief , and the exercise of more discretion in the admission of candidates .
Performance Of Masonic Work. By Bro. William Rounseville.
PERFORMANCE OF MASONIC WORK . BY BRO . WILLIAM ROUNSEVILLE .
Technically , the " ivork" of a Masonic Lodgeconsists of the conferring degrees . That muclt depends upon the method iu which it is performed , no one ivho has once been within the walls of a lodge-room , will dispute . But notwithstanding
that fact , we fear that it is not realized in a sufficient degree . The work of the lodge is an important business . It is the performance of one of the most solemn ceremonies that has ever been ordained or established by man , and it should be
performed ill such a manner as to leave that impression on the minds of the candidates for its mysteries . From the first ; introduction to the ante-room , to the final induction to the Master ' s station , the idea of its importance should be kept
up . But ive greatly fear that brethren frequentlylose sight of this duty . The candidate should be prepared , as well in mind as by symbols , for the important work in which he is about to engage .
Is this always done ? When he arrives at the threshold of the lodge , has his mind been suitably prepared for the solemnities which are to ensue ? Does he believe that when he steps across that threshold , and enters upon the ceremonies of
initiation , that Avhat he shall see ancl hear shall teach great moral lessons , and that through the symbolic language of the lodge shall be taught him great practical truths by ivhich his life is to be governed ?
This should be his frame cf mind and these should be his expectations . And yet ive knoiv this is not always the case . The univise and ioolish interference of misguided brethren toe ' frequently close the vision of the candidate for
the future with scenes of buffoonery and mirth . Adopting some of the common , but , erroneous opinions of the outside ivorld , they make allusions in . his presence to the burning iron and the goafcand by holding up to his snsceptilb mind , alive