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w . & J . BALLS , BOOKBINDERS , IN ALL BRANCHES . Metropolitan Bookbinding Works , 362 GRAY'S INN ROAD , KINGS CROSS . BOOKS BOUND TO ANY PATTERN . Old Bindings & Libraries Bepaired & Decorated .
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Insurance against Fire . THE EOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY insures Lodge Furniture , & c , Masonic and other buildings , & c , Trade and private property , & c , in all parts of the country , against the risks of FIRE . For terms apply to W . W . MOEGAN , Agent , Fleet Works , New Barnet .
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Ancient and Modern Masonic Books SUPPLIED TO ORDER . THE FREEMASON'S CALENDAR AND POCKET BOOK ( Published by Authority , for the benefit of the Charity Fund ) , POST FBBB , 2 / 1 . OLD MASONIC BOOKS PURCHASED FOR CASH . W . W . MOBGAN , BULWEB EOAD , NEW BAENET . BOOKS AND MASONIC CURIOSITIES Advertised and Sold on Commission .
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ROYAL Masonic Benevolent Institution FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . IN compliance with a requisition signed in conformity with the Laws , a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Governors and Subscribers will be held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Wednesday , the 13 fch February 1895 , at 4-30 o ' clock p . m . precisely , to take into consideration a proposed addition to Laws to enable Ladies and Lewises ( being minors ) to qualify as Patrons ; and Lodges , Chapters and Blasonic Societies to qualify as Vice-Patrons and Patrons , and also to fill up vacancies occasioned by death or resignation in the House and Finance Committees . By order , JAMES TERRY , Secretary . # * The Anniversary Festival will be held on the 27 th February 1895 , under the presidency of The Viscount Dungarvan , D . L ., Provincial Grand Master for Somersetshire . The services of Brethren to act as Stewards are fraternally invited .
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PHOTOGBAPHY . S . HOCKETT & CO ., Photographic Printers , POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post , securely packed , receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , PLATINOTYPE , P . O . P ., giving best obtainable results , forwarded without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries , and give information and advice , for which our large experience fully qualifies us . Price Lists on application .
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^ jg a ^^^ Mi ^ a SATUEDAY , 2 ND FEBEUAEY 1895 .
Board Of Benevolenge.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENGE .
THE January meeting of the Board was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , 23 rd ult ., under the presidency of tfro . Jtobert Grey President of the Board , who was supported by Bros . Cottebrune and Tijou as Vice Presidents , Major General Gadsden Gd . S . Bearer , E . Cutler P . G . Organist , and many other Brethren .
The new list contained thirty-four applications , of which twenty-six were relieved with a total of £ 575 , made up as ollows : one grant of £ 5 , seven of £ 10 , nine of £ 20 , five of £ 30 , f £ 50 and ° De t 0 be recommended t 0 Grand Lodge
mpprSf V 5 . ticu i , we Publish elsewhere of the Installation Dpvon , I - Tn \ Love and Unifcy Locl S > No - 248 , Brixham , i ^ evon , contains reference to a proceeding we do not remember
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having ever seen recorded before— " At the banquet the poor Brethren were not forgotten , their dinners being first served out and sent by messengers to their homes , with kind and fraternal greetings . " This is probably an annual custom with the members
of this Lodge , who are deserving of the highest commendation for their kindly thoughtfulness , and might well be imitated by many others in all parts of the country . There are probably very few among our Lodges , especially those of fair age , that
have not recorded on the roll of members of the past some one or more Brethren to whom such thoughtfuless would be very acceptable once a year , and although it might not always be possible—or desirable—to serve the dinner from the same table
as the present members of the Lodge dined from there need be no difficulty under that head . Once create a desire on the part of Brethren to show this kindness , and the method of carrying it out would speedily suggest itself .
THE February number of " Oassell ' s Magazine " opens with an article upon " Some Eoyal Pets , " illustrated by drawings by Mr . Ernest M . Jessop , to whom special facilities were given at Windsor and Sandringham for sketchings .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
DISPENSING MASONIC BENEVOLENCE ,
To the FREEMASON ' S OHBONICLE . DEAK SIB AND BBOTHER , —In the course of my wanderings I came across a local paper giving a report of a recent meeting of the Menturia Lodge , No . 118 ( Hanley ) , at which the well known Bro . B . V . Greatbach submitted the toast of the Masonic Charities . From the report I can well imagine that old
enthusiast was as enthusiastic as ever in his advocacy of the claims of the distressed , but there is one part of his remarks I cannot quite reconcile . In the course of his speech , says the report , and when referring to the three great Central Charities , Bro . Greatbach advocated the localisation of the Benevolent Fund , believing the money could be much better spent near home than in London .
If Bro . Greatbach really spoke to this effect I should like to ask him what he refers to , as I fancy he must known , as well as I do , that by far the largest proportion of the annuities granted by the Benevolent Institution are spent locally , and not in London . In fact , I believe there is only accommodation at the Institution at Croydon for about thirty old people , while at the present time there are 465 annuities being annually paid , so that it is absolutely certain that 435 ( or thereabouts ) of the annuitants get the money to do what
they like with locally . Even the annuitants at Croydon have no restrictions placed upon them , rather enjoying further benefits than those outside the home , but for all that it is frequently urged they are no better off than those outside , while the wisdom of not extending the accommodation is often demonstrated , when one hears how the old people enjoy themselves in their own localities , perhaps in the midst of family relations and friends , made virtually independent , in a financial sense , by the bounty of the Masonic Order .
If Bro . Greatbach was speaking of either of the Educational funds , he would have had ample scope for further remarks , and I think he would not have had to argue very long without getting a good number of followers . There , to my mind , lies the scope for reform . Abandon , once and for all , any idea of extending the existing Schools , and make early provision for spending the money devoted to the education and maintenance of our Boys and Girls locally—and the best results will follow , as far more might be done in that way than by continuing to keep up large and expensive " show " places near London .
I took considerable interest in Bro . Greatbach s efforts some years ago , when he made an onslaught on the Boys School , and shall make a point of looking for other utterances on his part . I am , & c , ONE OF HIS ADMIBEBS .
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w . & J . BALLS , BOOKBINDERS , IN ALL BRANCHES . Metropolitan Bookbinding Works , 362 GRAY'S INN ROAD , KINGS CROSS . BOOKS BOUND TO ANY PATTERN . Old Bindings & Libraries Bepaired & Decorated .
Ad00708
Insurance against Fire . THE EOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY insures Lodge Furniture , & c , Masonic and other buildings , & c , Trade and private property , & c , in all parts of the country , against the risks of FIRE . For terms apply to W . W . MOEGAN , Agent , Fleet Works , New Barnet .
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Ancient and Modern Masonic Books SUPPLIED TO ORDER . THE FREEMASON'S CALENDAR AND POCKET BOOK ( Published by Authority , for the benefit of the Charity Fund ) , POST FBBB , 2 / 1 . OLD MASONIC BOOKS PURCHASED FOR CASH . W . W . MOBGAN , BULWEB EOAD , NEW BAENET . BOOKS AND MASONIC CURIOSITIES Advertised and Sold on Commission .
Ad00704
ROYAL Masonic Benevolent Institution FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . IN compliance with a requisition signed in conformity with the Laws , a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Governors and Subscribers will be held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Wednesday , the 13 fch February 1895 , at 4-30 o ' clock p . m . precisely , to take into consideration a proposed addition to Laws to enable Ladies and Lewises ( being minors ) to qualify as Patrons ; and Lodges , Chapters and Blasonic Societies to qualify as Vice-Patrons and Patrons , and also to fill up vacancies occasioned by death or resignation in the House and Finance Committees . By order , JAMES TERRY , Secretary . # * The Anniversary Festival will be held on the 27 th February 1895 , under the presidency of The Viscount Dungarvan , D . L ., Provincial Grand Master for Somersetshire . The services of Brethren to act as Stewards are fraternally invited .
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PHOTOGBAPHY . S . HOCKETT & CO ., Photographic Printers , POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post , securely packed , receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , PLATINOTYPE , P . O . P ., giving best obtainable results , forwarded without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries , and give information and advice , for which our large experience fully qualifies us . Price Lists on application .
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^ jg a ^^^ Mi ^ a SATUEDAY , 2 ND FEBEUAEY 1895 .
Board Of Benevolenge.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENGE .
THE January meeting of the Board was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , 23 rd ult ., under the presidency of tfro . Jtobert Grey President of the Board , who was supported by Bros . Cottebrune and Tijou as Vice Presidents , Major General Gadsden Gd . S . Bearer , E . Cutler P . G . Organist , and many other Brethren .
The new list contained thirty-four applications , of which twenty-six were relieved with a total of £ 575 , made up as ollows : one grant of £ 5 , seven of £ 10 , nine of £ 20 , five of £ 30 , f £ 50 and ° De t 0 be recommended t 0 Grand Lodge
mpprSf V 5 . ticu i , we Publish elsewhere of the Installation Dpvon , I - Tn \ Love and Unifcy Locl S > No - 248 , Brixham , i ^ evon , contains reference to a proceeding we do not remember
Board Of Benevolenge.
having ever seen recorded before— " At the banquet the poor Brethren were not forgotten , their dinners being first served out and sent by messengers to their homes , with kind and fraternal greetings . " This is probably an annual custom with the members
of this Lodge , who are deserving of the highest commendation for their kindly thoughtfulness , and might well be imitated by many others in all parts of the country . There are probably very few among our Lodges , especially those of fair age , that
have not recorded on the roll of members of the past some one or more Brethren to whom such thoughtfuless would be very acceptable once a year , and although it might not always be possible—or desirable—to serve the dinner from the same table
as the present members of the Lodge dined from there need be no difficulty under that head . Once create a desire on the part of Brethren to show this kindness , and the method of carrying it out would speedily suggest itself .
THE February number of " Oassell ' s Magazine " opens with an article upon " Some Eoyal Pets , " illustrated by drawings by Mr . Ernest M . Jessop , to whom special facilities were given at Windsor and Sandringham for sketchings .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
DISPENSING MASONIC BENEVOLENCE ,
To the FREEMASON ' S OHBONICLE . DEAK SIB AND BBOTHER , —In the course of my wanderings I came across a local paper giving a report of a recent meeting of the Menturia Lodge , No . 118 ( Hanley ) , at which the well known Bro . B . V . Greatbach submitted the toast of the Masonic Charities . From the report I can well imagine that old
enthusiast was as enthusiastic as ever in his advocacy of the claims of the distressed , but there is one part of his remarks I cannot quite reconcile . In the course of his speech , says the report , and when referring to the three great Central Charities , Bro . Greatbach advocated the localisation of the Benevolent Fund , believing the money could be much better spent near home than in London .
If Bro . Greatbach really spoke to this effect I should like to ask him what he refers to , as I fancy he must known , as well as I do , that by far the largest proportion of the annuities granted by the Benevolent Institution are spent locally , and not in London . In fact , I believe there is only accommodation at the Institution at Croydon for about thirty old people , while at the present time there are 465 annuities being annually paid , so that it is absolutely certain that 435 ( or thereabouts ) of the annuitants get the money to do what
they like with locally . Even the annuitants at Croydon have no restrictions placed upon them , rather enjoying further benefits than those outside the home , but for all that it is frequently urged they are no better off than those outside , while the wisdom of not extending the accommodation is often demonstrated , when one hears how the old people enjoy themselves in their own localities , perhaps in the midst of family relations and friends , made virtually independent , in a financial sense , by the bounty of the Masonic Order .
If Bro . Greatbach was speaking of either of the Educational funds , he would have had ample scope for further remarks , and I think he would not have had to argue very long without getting a good number of followers . There , to my mind , lies the scope for reform . Abandon , once and for all , any idea of extending the existing Schools , and make early provision for spending the money devoted to the education and maintenance of our Boys and Girls locally—and the best results will follow , as far more might be done in that way than by continuing to keep up large and expensive " show " places near London .
I took considerable interest in Bro . Greatbach s efforts some years ago , when he made an onslaught on the Boys School , and shall make a point of looking for other utterances on his part . I am , & c , ONE OF HIS ADMIBEBS .