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THE STAR AND GARTER HOTEL , KEW BRIDGE . BROTHER JOHN BRILL , PROPRIETOR . fl ^ HE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIO LODGES AND CHAPTERS Will be found of the most complete and perfect character . * THEBANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER ONE HUNDRED GUESTS . Tho Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Jtywial iBritttf # for WtMto $ gwafctote , Mxw , ( tawrte , gall * , M $ & mto $ % 0 \ t » . The Stock of WINES comprises all the BEST KNOWN BRANDS , and will be found in PERFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLING . CARRIAGES , WAGONETTES , BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application .
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ZR . OlT ^ -vL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . Grand Patron and President : His ROYAL HIGIINKSS TJJE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE AflHIYEBSABY FESTIVAL OF TniS INSTITUTION WILL TAKE PLACE OX WEDNESDAY , 24 TH FEBRUARY 1886 , AT FREEMASONS'TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , UPON wnicit OCCASION The Most Honourable the MAJtaUIS OP HERTFORD , R . W . SENIOR GRAND WARDEN , has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occasion , and they will greatly obligo by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , fts soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give any nformation required . It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion , owing to the large number of applii nuts and the few vacancies , Brethren will use their influence to obtain doiiiiti ms towards the funds of the Institution , which are much needed . JAMES TERRY , F . Prov . G . S . "W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . 1 Frosmaso . is' Ha . ! London , W . C .
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mEmm & uKi FASHIONABLE NEW LAWN GAME REGISTERED AS THE ACT DIRECTS . r ^ OIl LADIES and GENTLEMEN ; four or more players . Exer-J . cisc ; healthful , varied , and amusing . Lawn 36 feet by 20 feet . Adapted or Garden Parties , & c . ; or for indoors , in Halls , Skating Rinks , & c . Orders received for Manufacturer by Mr . A . S . AHROWSMTTH , 80 New Bond Street , London , WHERE A GAME IS ON VIEW . Liberal -Disccmnt allowed for cash .. REVISED RULES , 2 ND EDITION WITH DIAGRAM , SIX STAM PS . Prises : — £ 5 15 s Od ; £ 4 5 s 6 d £ 2 10 s Od : complete .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS CBITXCALLY CONSIDEBED , AND COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OP ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE "WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; HIMPKIN , MARSHALL & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HAI , COUR / I AND OF ALL BOOKSELLJSIiS .
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THE IMPERIAL HOTEL , HOLBORN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining tho T- GRSIINUS of the LONDON - CHATHAM and DOVER RAILWAY , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS The appointments tliroujrliout so arranged as to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAFION FOR MASONIO LODGE MEETINGS , JP > uMtc ) GD . iiwcrs # " ^ ITcbbriu ); Jstokfasis . THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , NO . 1511 , THE MORNINGION LODGE , No . 1072 , THE CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PERSEVERANCE LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The JGdison Electric Light . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
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BRO . J . A . COLLINGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 1056 , would bo pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Instalation Meetings , & c ., & c . Terms , with Testimonials and nnmes ol Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COLLINGS , 39 Harman Street , Kingsland Road , N . Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls , SoirfJes , & c .
Dalcho's Conflicting Opinions About Masonry.
DALCHO'S CONFLICTING OPINIONS ABOUT MASONRY .
Jg ^^ EL ^^ ^* mm ^^^^^ l ( iF ^ " .. } = 32 M ^ ^ wi ^ r ^^ ^ ir ^ " ^ *^/ wn ^^ s ^ jha ^ aa
BY BROTHER JACOB NORTON .
FROM the very start of our Society the brethren have been grossly deceived , firstly by romancers , secondly by dreamers ; the former supplied the legends , symbols aud degrees ; and tho latter somehow managed to find meanings for the symbols and explanations for the legends ,
about which the original romancer never dreamed of , and as we had a succession of romancers we had also a succession of dreamers ; and hence the ritual underwent a
succession of changes ; for instance , in the earliest Masonic catechism I find as follows—Q . —What Lodge are you of ? A . —I am of the Lodge of St . Stephen .
St . John is not at all mentioned in tho first ritual . But ritual tinker No . 2 made it " from the Lodge of St John , " and tinker No . 3 made it "from the Loci ere of the Holv
St . John at Jerusalem ; " and this improved answer convinced the dreamer that St . John wa . s an eminent Mason , a Grand Master , and what not . Thus , even Mackey , in his
Loxicon , assures us that " we do not dedicate our Lodges to the Saints because they were Christian Saints , but because they were eminent Masons . " And when ouce such a notiou i ? j fastened upon the Fraternity it is at om : o
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Ad00801
THE STAR AND GARTER HOTEL , KEW BRIDGE . BROTHER JOHN BRILL , PROPRIETOR . fl ^ HE accommodation at this Popular Establishment for 1 MASONIO LODGES AND CHAPTERS Will be found of the most complete and perfect character . * THEBANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER ONE HUNDRED GUESTS . Tho Culinary Arrangements embrace every modern feature . Jtywial iBritttf # for WtMto $ gwafctote , Mxw , ( tawrte , gall * , M $ & mto $ % 0 \ t » . The Stock of WINES comprises all the BEST KNOWN BRANDS , and will be found in PERFECT CONDITION . PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES . GOOD STABLING . CARRIAGES , WAGONETTES , BRAKES , & c . ON HIRE . Scale of Charges and further particulars on application .
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ZR . OlT ^ -vL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOB AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . Grand Patron and President : His ROYAL HIGIINKSS TJJE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE AflHIYEBSABY FESTIVAL OF TniS INSTITUTION WILL TAKE PLACE OX WEDNESDAY , 24 TH FEBRUARY 1886 , AT FREEMASONS'TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , UPON wnicit OCCASION The Most Honourable the MAJtaUIS OP HERTFORD , R . W . SENIOR GRAND WARDEN , has been pleased to signify his intention of presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occasion , and they will greatly obligo by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , fts soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give any nformation required . It is fraternally hoped that upon this occasion , owing to the large number of applii nuts and the few vacancies , Brethren will use their influence to obtain doiiiiti ms towards the funds of the Institution , which are much needed . JAMES TERRY , F . Prov . G . S . "W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . 1 Frosmaso . is' Ha . ! London , W . C .
Ad00806
mEmm & uKi FASHIONABLE NEW LAWN GAME REGISTERED AS THE ACT DIRECTS . r ^ OIl LADIES and GENTLEMEN ; four or more players . Exer-J . cisc ; healthful , varied , and amusing . Lawn 36 feet by 20 feet . Adapted or Garden Parties , & c . ; or for indoors , in Halls , Skating Rinks , & c . Orders received for Manufacturer by Mr . A . S . AHROWSMTTH , 80 New Bond Street , London , WHERE A GAME IS ON VIEW . Liberal -Disccmnt allowed for cash .. REVISED RULES , 2 ND EDITION WITH DIAGRAM , SIX STAM PS . Prises : — £ 5 15 s Od ; £ 4 5 s 6 d £ 2 10 s Od : complete .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS CBITXCALLY CONSIDEBED , AND COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OP ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE "WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; HIMPKIN , MARSHALL & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HAI , COUR / I AND OF ALL BOOKSELLJSIiS .
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THE IMPERIAL HOTEL , HOLBORN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining tho T- GRSIINUS of the LONDON - CHATHAM and DOVER RAILWAY , but distinct from tho Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS The appointments tliroujrliout so arranged as to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAFION FOR MASONIO LODGE MEETINGS , JP > uMtc ) GD . iiwcrs # " ^ ITcbbriu ); Jstokfasis . THE ALEXANDRA PALACE LODGE , NO . 1511 , THE MORNINGION LODGE , No . 1072 , THE CRUSADERS LODGE , NO . 1677 , AND PERSEVERANCE LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOLD THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINE WINES . MODERATE CHARGES . The JGdison Electric Light . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEGBIE .
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BRO . J . A . COLLINGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 1056 , would bo pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Instalation Meetings , & c ., & c . Terms , with Testimonials and nnmes ol Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COLLINGS , 39 Harman Street , Kingsland Road , N . Orchestral Bands for Masonic Balls , SoirfJes , & c .
Dalcho's Conflicting Opinions About Masonry.
DALCHO'S CONFLICTING OPINIONS ABOUT MASONRY .
Jg ^^ EL ^^ ^* mm ^^^^^ l ( iF ^ " .. } = 32 M ^ ^ wi ^ r ^^ ^ ir ^ " ^ *^/ wn ^^ s ^ jha ^ aa
BY BROTHER JACOB NORTON .
FROM the very start of our Society the brethren have been grossly deceived , firstly by romancers , secondly by dreamers ; the former supplied the legends , symbols aud degrees ; and tho latter somehow managed to find meanings for the symbols and explanations for the legends ,
about which the original romancer never dreamed of , and as we had a succession of romancers we had also a succession of dreamers ; and hence the ritual underwent a
succession of changes ; for instance , in the earliest Masonic catechism I find as follows—Q . —What Lodge are you of ? A . —I am of the Lodge of St . Stephen .
St . John is not at all mentioned in tho first ritual . But ritual tinker No . 2 made it " from the Lodge of St John , " and tinker No . 3 made it "from the Loci ere of the Holv
St . John at Jerusalem ; " and this improved answer convinced the dreamer that St . John wa . s an eminent Mason , a Grand Master , and what not . Thus , even Mackey , in his
Loxicon , assures us that " we do not dedicate our Lodges to the Saints because they were Christian Saints , but because they were eminent Masons . " And when ouce such a notiou i ? j fastened upon the Fraternity it is at om : o