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Lodge Libraries.
Macauley . Mr . Bulwer , the British Minister at Washington , had been commissioned by Macauley to pi * ocure the original edition of this remarkable book . Accordingly B . called upon me to procure it . I undertook to do this , but it cost me over three years to fulfil my promise , such is the scarcity of the first edition . It is said all
subsequent editions are much altered . " i Signed " . WILLIAM GOWANS . "New York , May 14 , ' 58 . " There is also to be found in this library a large choice volume of
the history of the Knights of Malta , with fine engravings of the most celebrated Knights ; a superbly illustrated volume of the holy vessels and furniture of the Temple ; Medaliic History of the United States , with one hundred and seventy etchings by the celebrated Jules Jacquemart . Of all souvenirs of art , medals are among the most ,
beautiful and desirable , as they perpetuate in a durable form and within small compass , the features of eminent persons , names , dates , brief histories , etc . We must not neglect to mention a beautiful volume on Tree and Serpent-Worship , comprising illustrations of mythology and art in India from the sculptures of the Buddhist Topes at Sanchi Armarati , and the Egyptian obelisks .
But time and space forbid even the most casual mention of the hundredth part of the rare works one may find in this library , outside of its peculiarly Masonic monuments . We will admit , however , we tarried some time in front of the cabinet which contained a collection of beautiful Masonic badges , cards , invitations , programmes ,
steel engravings , banners of different Commanderies , etc ., all of which were unique in design and elegant in texture . Any one desiring to learn aught of the life and growth of Masonry , or accumulate a store of useful or curious knowledge , should visit these hoary archives of the East , which have been unlocked
through the zeal and courtesy of Professor Parvin . — Iowa Cit y Republican .
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Lodge Libraries.
Macauley . Mr . Bulwer , the British Minister at Washington , had been commissioned by Macauley to pi * ocure the original edition of this remarkable book . Accordingly B . called upon me to procure it . I undertook to do this , but it cost me over three years to fulfil my promise , such is the scarcity of the first edition . It is said all
subsequent editions are much altered . " i Signed " . WILLIAM GOWANS . "New York , May 14 , ' 58 . " There is also to be found in this library a large choice volume of
the history of the Knights of Malta , with fine engravings of the most celebrated Knights ; a superbly illustrated volume of the holy vessels and furniture of the Temple ; Medaliic History of the United States , with one hundred and seventy etchings by the celebrated Jules Jacquemart . Of all souvenirs of art , medals are among the most ,
beautiful and desirable , as they perpetuate in a durable form and within small compass , the features of eminent persons , names , dates , brief histories , etc . We must not neglect to mention a beautiful volume on Tree and Serpent-Worship , comprising illustrations of mythology and art in India from the sculptures of the Buddhist Topes at Sanchi Armarati , and the Egyptian obelisks .
But time and space forbid even the most casual mention of the hundredth part of the rare works one may find in this library , outside of its peculiarly Masonic monuments . We will admit , however , we tarried some time in front of the cabinet which contained a collection of beautiful Masonic badges , cards , invitations , programmes ,
steel engravings , banners of different Commanderies , etc ., all of which were unique in design and elegant in texture . Any one desiring to learn aught of the life and growth of Masonry , or accumulate a store of useful or curious knowledge , should visit these hoary archives of the East , which have been unlocked
through the zeal and courtesy of Professor Parvin . — Iowa Cit y Republican .