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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls . nsrsTnuTED 1788 . Chief Patroness : HEB MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : His Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : Her Royal Highness the PRINCESS OP WALES . The 109 tn ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , THE 12 TH MAY 1897 , THE RIGHT HON . LORD LLANGATTOCK . Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . of South Wales Eastern Division in the Chair . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . P . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .
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V \ ' \ IMPORTANT . —Please note that A . JUGLA'S ^ . ^? \ Trade mark is as under : — WAN GO U 3 M . ED ! % ^ z—^ t , lyU ALFRED JUGLA —( a candidate ) . A well-known electioneering agent writes as follows : — "A . JUGLA beads the poll a long way as the best man in London for perfectly fitting genuine Kid Gloves , and my wife declares that his black gloves are the only really black gloves to be had in London ; the others are black and white , or so badly dyed that they stain the hand like ink . HIGHLY FINISHED PERFECT FITTING SHIRTS made to measure or ready made . GLOVES TO MEASURE OR FROM STOCK , if by the doz . or \ doz . subject to a discount of 6 / - per dozen . A . JUGLA , 24 Coventry St ., London , W . C .
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VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING . NEW AND IMPORTANT WORK . Based on the true Italian method , by Prof . CELLIER . Showing How to Breathe , Produce and Preserve the Voice ; also How to Phrase and Sing with Ease , Good Taste , and Effect . Absolutely invaluable to all vocalists . Highly recommended by eminent authorities . Post Free Is , from THE TEMPLE PUBLISHING COMPANY "H ., " Selborne Chambers , Bell Yard , Fleet Street , London , W . C .
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THE " SAFE" PURSE , PATENTED BY THE HON . MRS . PERY . . ^ g | Mip % PREVENTS all danger of losiug I ' MSK ^^ ^ Z . money while carrying it about . "TraE , ' , » > v Cannot be snatched from the hand . JMg & Ay ^ £ * Ji . """ V Adjusted to size , leaving fingers and ^* x 8 | jr" - /\ ?*¦ ^ ^ thumb free for other purposes . Safe ^ aR p ' / £ t " ¦^^ and convenient for frequent use . No ^ vJPL " ~ 'W *¦ « J scrambling for pockets , no time lost in open n" ^ iSf ^*< Js ^ V bags or other receptacle . To be had at all TSNsZ . 'b ' - ^ - / Fancy Goods Warehouses . Wholesale at hi , v ^ 'MsBi ** . ^ ' * ' Depot , where sample purses can be obtaii c 1 £ ^^ iPfe ** ' "' by enclosing 3 d extra in stamps , at price \ £ T & ^ jft from 2 / 6 to 42 / -. ft SV V \ \ DEPOT : SAFE PURSE SYNDICATE , LTD , V & AkV > 7 WOOD ST ., LONDON , E . C . \^
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j * U » ¦ » ¦¦ » . ¦ ' . » ¦ » J * . " ¦ » J' ^ J ^^ j ^ M ^ MVJ ^ . ^ TOPS ! a ^^^^^^^ SATUKDAY , 27 TH MAEGH 1897 .
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 .
THE PURPLE .
To the Editor of the FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —Some years since I advocated'the formation of Divisional Grand Lodges in the Metropolitan District , and your note respecting the proposed Detroit City Grand Lodge has brought to my mind the correspondence of days gone by , and the earnest and zealous Brethren who were able and willing to advocate this "innovation . " Some of these worthy and respected Brethren have passed to that glorious eternity which
we all hope some day to reach ; others have been promoted in our own Grand Lodge ; others have found the struggle for existence too great to allow time for " visionary " arguments ; but there are many still who would welcome a re-opening of this great question , while numerous younger Brethren will be surprised to find that their " original" ideas on the question of the Masonic government of London are to be met with the oft repeated sentence , " There is nothing new under the sun . "
To resume this ancient question , I would like to put the pros and cons as they appear at the present moment . The arguments in favour of such a scheme , in my opinion , far out-weigh those against it , and this year of " Glorious Jubilee " could with good grace be utilised for the adoption of at least a portion of such a scheme . In the first place , to take the lowest ground first , there would be a chance for a number of deserving Brethren to get " honours " each year . True , " the
highest honour that the Lodge can confer " is a great one , and is deservingly respected , but it cannot be denied that there are many Brethren who find their work comparatively finished when they become " fossils " in the Lodge . Some enter new fields in the Masonic " side " degrees , some put their energies into the excellent charitable work of our Institutions , others go into the
Provinces and get honours there ; but by far the larger proportion " rest on their oars . '' This is not a good thing . They fail to make a " daily advancement in Masonic knowledge , " and possibly become comparatively lukewarm in their careful allegiance to our ancient landmarks . If , then , it were only to retain more life and energy among the more staid and expert Craftsmen , such a cliange as suggested would be very advantageous .
There is , however , something else to be said on the question . Theoretically , I believe , the Grand Officers for the year are supposed to look after the " well ruling and governing " of the Lodges in London . Were there twenty times as many it might be physically possible for this to be done " without detriment to themselves and their connections . " We cannot hope to get this large addition to the present list , and so cannot expect our Lodges to receive their proper share of supervision .
Recently attention was drawn to a London Lodge that in 100 years had not numbered a Grand Officer among its members . Is this right ? In the matter of the organisation of work on behalf of our Charities , and in the support of candidates , the London cases are never equally organised with those from the Provinces . True , something has been done of late years in this matter , but the attempts cannot succeed as they would if we were organised into Divisions , each with a regular body of officials .
And this leads to the question of having a rallying point ( with efficient workers ) , around which to meet when matters of importance are to be considered . At present the London Lodges are units , without touch with each other , without corporate life . They cannot do their work so well as they would if working in harmony with , and close sympathy for the Lodges in the immediate vicinity .
Besides , there are certain little irregularities that would not arise if we wero under better control . Who has not heard of irregular Lodges of Instruction called Masonic clubs' ! How have they arisen ? Who is responsible for them ? Who controls their action 1 Who supervises their work ? Who allows them to exist 1 Echo answers , Who ? Against such a proposal there is to be urged that the Board of Benevolence benefits by the present arrangement . To this I say that the London Brethren would be prepared to " pay the piper " if they could call the tune in their Divisional Grand Lodge . Who denies this 1
It is said that the re-organisation would cause some trouble . True , but the new Divisional Grand Secretaries would undertake the heaviest part of that , and there are plenty of capable men ready and willing to do this . There is also the inherent conservatism of our Order to combat . My wish is to conserve all that is good and noble , great and true , in the association , but to prime and cut where great improvements would spring from such action .
The suggested scheme would occupy too much space this week , so that it must be left for a future occasion . . Yours , & c , C W .
The Cost Of Our Charities.
THE COST OF OUR CHARITIES .
To the Editor of tho FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE .. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am not at all surprised that you have been called to account for publishing the letter I wrote under the above heading , for your issue of the 13 th inst ., as I know too well that anything approaching criticism of the two chief Educational Institutions of the Craft is regarded as little short of high treason , but I think those who do not regard them as
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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls . nsrsTnuTED 1788 . Chief Patroness : HEB MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President : His Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . Grand Patroness : Her Royal Highness the PRINCESS OP WALES . The 109 tn ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , THE 12 TH MAY 1897 , THE RIGHT HON . LORD LLANGATTOCK . Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . of South Wales Eastern Division in the Chair . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this most important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . P . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .
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V \ ' \ IMPORTANT . —Please note that A . JUGLA'S ^ . ^? \ Trade mark is as under : — WAN GO U 3 M . ED ! % ^ z—^ t , lyU ALFRED JUGLA —( a candidate ) . A well-known electioneering agent writes as follows : — "A . JUGLA beads the poll a long way as the best man in London for perfectly fitting genuine Kid Gloves , and my wife declares that his black gloves are the only really black gloves to be had in London ; the others are black and white , or so badly dyed that they stain the hand like ink . HIGHLY FINISHED PERFECT FITTING SHIRTS made to measure or ready made . GLOVES TO MEASURE OR FROM STOCK , if by the doz . or \ doz . subject to a discount of 6 / - per dozen . A . JUGLA , 24 Coventry St ., London , W . C .
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VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING . NEW AND IMPORTANT WORK . Based on the true Italian method , by Prof . CELLIER . Showing How to Breathe , Produce and Preserve the Voice ; also How to Phrase and Sing with Ease , Good Taste , and Effect . Absolutely invaluable to all vocalists . Highly recommended by eminent authorities . Post Free Is , from THE TEMPLE PUBLISHING COMPANY "H ., " Selborne Chambers , Bell Yard , Fleet Street , London , W . C .
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W . & J . BALLS , Bookbinders in all Branches , Metropolitan Bookbinding Works , 362 Grays Inn Road , Kings Cross . BOOKS BOUND TO ANY PATTERN Old Bindings and Libraries Repaired and Decorated .
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THE " SAFE" PURSE , PATENTED BY THE HON . MRS . PERY . . ^ g | Mip % PREVENTS all danger of losiug I ' MSK ^^ ^ Z . money while carrying it about . "TraE , ' , » > v Cannot be snatched from the hand . JMg & Ay ^ £ * Ji . """ V Adjusted to size , leaving fingers and ^* x 8 | jr" - /\ ?*¦ ^ ^ thumb free for other purposes . Safe ^ aR p ' / £ t " ¦^^ and convenient for frequent use . No ^ vJPL " ~ 'W *¦ « J scrambling for pockets , no time lost in open n" ^ iSf ^*< Js ^ V bags or other receptacle . To be had at all TSNsZ . 'b ' - ^ - / Fancy Goods Warehouses . Wholesale at hi , v ^ 'MsBi ** . ^ ' * ' Depot , where sample purses can be obtaii c 1 £ ^^ iPfe ** ' "' by enclosing 3 d extra in stamps , at price \ £ T & ^ jft from 2 / 6 to 42 / -. ft SV V \ \ DEPOT : SAFE PURSE SYNDICATE , LTD , V & AkV > 7 WOOD ST ., LONDON , E . C . \^
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BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Price list on application . Morgan , Fleet Works , Bulwer Boad , New Barnet .
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j * U » ¦ » ¦¦ » . ¦ ' . » ¦ » J * . " ¦ » J' ^ J ^^ j ^ M ^ MVJ ^ . ^ TOPS ! a ^^^^^^^ SATUKDAY , 27 TH MAEGH 1897 .
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 .
THE PURPLE .
To the Editor of the FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —Some years since I advocated'the formation of Divisional Grand Lodges in the Metropolitan District , and your note respecting the proposed Detroit City Grand Lodge has brought to my mind the correspondence of days gone by , and the earnest and zealous Brethren who were able and willing to advocate this "innovation . " Some of these worthy and respected Brethren have passed to that glorious eternity which
we all hope some day to reach ; others have been promoted in our own Grand Lodge ; others have found the struggle for existence too great to allow time for " visionary " arguments ; but there are many still who would welcome a re-opening of this great question , while numerous younger Brethren will be surprised to find that their " original" ideas on the question of the Masonic government of London are to be met with the oft repeated sentence , " There is nothing new under the sun . "
To resume this ancient question , I would like to put the pros and cons as they appear at the present moment . The arguments in favour of such a scheme , in my opinion , far out-weigh those against it , and this year of " Glorious Jubilee " could with good grace be utilised for the adoption of at least a portion of such a scheme . In the first place , to take the lowest ground first , there would be a chance for a number of deserving Brethren to get " honours " each year . True , " the
highest honour that the Lodge can confer " is a great one , and is deservingly respected , but it cannot be denied that there are many Brethren who find their work comparatively finished when they become " fossils " in the Lodge . Some enter new fields in the Masonic " side " degrees , some put their energies into the excellent charitable work of our Institutions , others go into the
Provinces and get honours there ; but by far the larger proportion " rest on their oars . '' This is not a good thing . They fail to make a " daily advancement in Masonic knowledge , " and possibly become comparatively lukewarm in their careful allegiance to our ancient landmarks . If , then , it were only to retain more life and energy among the more staid and expert Craftsmen , such a cliange as suggested would be very advantageous .
There is , however , something else to be said on the question . Theoretically , I believe , the Grand Officers for the year are supposed to look after the " well ruling and governing " of the Lodges in London . Were there twenty times as many it might be physically possible for this to be done " without detriment to themselves and their connections . " We cannot hope to get this large addition to the present list , and so cannot expect our Lodges to receive their proper share of supervision .
Recently attention was drawn to a London Lodge that in 100 years had not numbered a Grand Officer among its members . Is this right ? In the matter of the organisation of work on behalf of our Charities , and in the support of candidates , the London cases are never equally organised with those from the Provinces . True , something has been done of late years in this matter , but the attempts cannot succeed as they would if we were organised into Divisions , each with a regular body of officials .
And this leads to the question of having a rallying point ( with efficient workers ) , around which to meet when matters of importance are to be considered . At present the London Lodges are units , without touch with each other , without corporate life . They cannot do their work so well as they would if working in harmony with , and close sympathy for the Lodges in the immediate vicinity .
Besides , there are certain little irregularities that would not arise if we wero under better control . Who has not heard of irregular Lodges of Instruction called Masonic clubs' ! How have they arisen ? Who is responsible for them ? Who controls their action 1 Who supervises their work ? Who allows them to exist 1 Echo answers , Who ? Against such a proposal there is to be urged that the Board of Benevolence benefits by the present arrangement . To this I say that the London Brethren would be prepared to " pay the piper " if they could call the tune in their Divisional Grand Lodge . Who denies this 1
It is said that the re-organisation would cause some trouble . True , but the new Divisional Grand Secretaries would undertake the heaviest part of that , and there are plenty of capable men ready and willing to do this . There is also the inherent conservatism of our Order to combat . My wish is to conserve all that is good and noble , great and true , in the association , but to prime and cut where great improvements would spring from such action .
The suggested scheme would occupy too much space this week , so that it must be left for a future occasion . . Yours , & c , C W .
The Cost Of Our Charities.
THE COST OF OUR CHARITIES .
To the Editor of tho FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE .. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am not at all surprised that you have been called to account for publishing the letter I wrote under the above heading , for your issue of the 13 th inst ., as I know too well that anything approaching criticism of the two chief Educational Institutions of the Craft is regarded as little short of high treason , but I think those who do not regard them as