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The Meaning Of The Work.
We are not swayed by every wind of doctrine , nor do we change our form of government after the manner of the peoples of the earth . Nothing human is more unchangeable than Freemasonry . We do not say it is absolutely unchangeable , for nothing mundane is that , nor aught " above " the earth , save the Grand Architect of the Universe Himself . Fallible man cannot attain unto
perfection . But we willingly place the Graft alongside of any other human institution , and say , " Look upon this picture , and on that . " We aim to change as little as possible , if possible to remain unchanged , while other institutions are hourly tinkered afc
by apprentices , to make them " better . " Heaven knows many of them need to be better , but the form and the substance of Freemasonry are theoretically perfect , and our only effort should be to conform ourselves , individually , to their standards .
Masons are sometimes indifferently good , or it may be absolutely bad , but Masonry itself is absolutely above reproach . We say to others what we say to ourselves—study ! Let us study to learn more and more of the glorious truths taught in the royal art of Freemasonry , and to embody them more and more in our daily lives and in our intercourse with our Brother Masons and fellow men . — " Keystone . "
We are sorry to learn that ill-health and infirmity are so far affecting our esteemed Brother R . C . Else D . P . G . M . Somersetshire , and chief of the Mark Degree in that Province ,
as to cause his withdrawal from the prominent position he has so long occupied in the district . Although he may find himself unable to continue his former activity we trust it will be long ere he wholly retires from active Masonic life .
A Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees will be held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen Street , " on Monday , 6 th prox ., at 6 . 30 p . m . By permission of the M . W . G . M . all regularly registered members of the Allied Degrees are invited to be present . The business includes the report of the Grand
Secretary , the appointment and investiture of the Grand Officers , & c . A banquet will be provided at the Freemasons ' Tavern , at 7 o ' clock , at which the Grand Master has most
kindly consented to preside . The Tickets will be 21 s , inclusive of wine , and . it is requested that every Brother intending to dine will forward his name to the Grand Secretary , not later than Saturday next , 4 th prox .
Jewels And Other Presentations.
JEWELS AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS .
WE have witnessed many great changes in Freemasonry during the period of our association with this paper , one of the most radical being in connection with what have rightly been designated the outward and visible signs of Freemasonry . It being admitted that it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour , it is but right the . members of the Craft should have
some recognised means of expressing approval with those of their fellows who win distinction ; and the Masonic jewel zeroed to be the most appropriate form of recognition possible , inasmuch as by its use outsiders , as well as members of a Brother's Lodge , might learn that good work had been done , and had been duly appreciated .
Wo can remember when the majority of the jewels presented to Masters and others , as marks of favour , although perhaps very attractive to the eye , were of little real value ; and though it may be wrong to look a gift horse in the month there were many who afterwards viewed with regret the tinsel and paste for which five , ten or fifteen guineas had been paid , and which a few
years after wag not worth as many shillings . But a change set in , and in place of gaudy tinsel it became fashionable to have plain gold jewels , of recognised standard , very few presentations being made but were of intrinsic as well as sentimental value , and there are probably very few among us who regret the alteration .
But yet another change is slowly but surely making its way in our midst , and we think it will be agreed the movement is one in the ri ght direction , it becoming more generally recognised that even better presentations are possible than Masonic Jewels something of use , as well as ornament ; something a Brother may take home , and by constantly having before him , may appreciate far more than the Masonic jewel , which he may only see some dozen or twenty times a year . Rings and other articles of jewellery are
particularly applicable , as also are plated goods useful in the household , and so it is that a new industry may be paid to have sprung up among caterers for Masonic requirements . Our Bro . W . J . Carroll , of 17 Beer Lane , Great Tower Street , E Cd , is specially alive to this fact , and has supplied many useful and valuable article . ? for presentation purposes , not that he has wholly forsaken the recognised Masonic jewel , which he supplies as of yore , hall marked , and of guaranteed quality , but rather that
he has acquired many other articles suitable for presentations . Our readers might profitably devote a few miuutes to an inspection of his extensive stock , should thoy desire anything in the direction we refer to , or a letter addressed to Bro . Carroll will ensure his personal attention , and the advantage of a wide and varied experience of what is wanted and likely to be appreciated . We have had personal experiences of Bro . Carroll ' s successful efforts , and can fully vouch for his capabilities .
Books , new music , & c , intended for review should be addressed to the Editor , FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , New Barnet ,
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E . WILKINSON & Co ., Auctioneers , Estate and Transfer Business Agents , and Insurance Brokers , 112 CHEAPSIDE , LONDON , E . C . Inventories taken and Valuations made for Probate , Compensation Claims , & c . Fire Claims assessed .
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EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . The SAFEST and most EFFECTUAL CUBE for GOUT , RHEUMATISM , and all PAINS in the HEAD , FACE , and LIMBS . Ulould not be without tfeem for all m Ulorld . They are a most Wonderful Medicine . GOUT . 15 Sunbeam Terrace , Beeston Hill , Leeds , Yorkshire , 24 th Jan . 1898 . RHEUMATISM . Dear Mr . Eade , —I feel it my duty to acknowledge the great good your pills have done me . I have been GOUT . a great sufferer with Rheumatic Gout , but for the last three \ ears , having taken jour pills , I have RHEUMATISM always been free from it , aud am never without them in the house . 1 can highly recommend them GOUT . to all people suffering with Rheumatism as a safe and sure cure . I havo often given one or two away T _) HEUMATISM . to friends for a trial , and , like me , they would not be JL \ J without them for all the world . THEY ABE A MOST WONDERFUL MEDICINE , E ADE'S PILLS , and may your name be praised all over the whole world . You may make use of this letter if you think TTIADE'S PILLS , proper . " i Yours truly , HENRY THOMAS LANGLEY . Eade ' s Gout and Rheumatic Pills ARE PREPARED ONLY BY GEORGE EADE , 232 GOSWELL ROAD , LONDON And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors , IN BOTTLES , at ls ljd and 2 s 9 d each .
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DON'T READ THIS ! STwSSS One of our facile Self-instructors is given with every / - ^ j instrument . i - '"jST ?! PRICE LIST FREE . | 0 w $ &> % > PIANOS . —Own mafce , £ 16 , £ 18 , £ 20 , and £ 23 . Full Trichord , j /~ & J '\ -S Iron Frame , Check Action , 10 years ' warranty . j ^ X ^ jCI \ p * PORTABLE FOLDING HARMONIUMS . —Own make , 3 Octaves , \/ ff \ f ^ jgijl nf " £ 3 15 s . ; i Octaves , £ 4 ISs . * UJUx \\ Y \ M / fi VIOLIN OUTFIT , complete with bow , resin , self-instructor , Ac , Ij ^ v 5 f \ H ti W /( y in violin case , 6 / B , 10 / 6 , 15 / 6 , 21 / -, 35 / -. IlKAL OLD Wt ^ f ^ fgg ^ VIOLINS , £ 2 , £ 3 , £ S . fipf \ kX \ Xl MANDOLINE OUTFIT , Our Special Line , including ITALIAN S 4 . ff ~ \ VJjr MANDOLIN .-., Case , Tutor , Pitch Pipe ( 4 notes ) , 3 Plectra , and j \| JV |\ \ Sf £ Spare Set of 8 . Strings , at 21 / -. U Tj **^ V 6 ^^ Jg ITALIAN MANDOLINES . —Prices : 15 / 6 , 17 / 6 , 20 / -, 22 / 6 , 25 / -, ? ***~ - ^ TfP ^ 27 / 6 , 30 / -, 33 / -, 40 / -, 45 / -, 50 / -, 60 / -. Trade SSosh , N-OTE . —We have now opened a Cycle Department , and supply HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES at lOgS . List of Machines and Fittings Free on Application . THE STA 1 NER MANUFACTURING Co . ( F . C . Dept . ) 92 St . Martin's Lane , Charing Cross , London , W . C .
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Weaver ' s Depository . PERSONAL T BHH ^ E 0 RGE ~ WEAVER I FR ° 1 / S IBfe ^ LIDN TERR ^ E HMM ™ HOUR . 8 Carlton Terrace , Harrow Rd ., W .
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COMMEECIAL and General Printing of every description . Morgan Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , New Barnet . LODGE Summonses , Lists of members , Menus , & c , of every description , Morgan , Printer , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , New Barnet .
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The Meaning Of The Work.
We are not swayed by every wind of doctrine , nor do we change our form of government after the manner of the peoples of the earth . Nothing human is more unchangeable than Freemasonry . We do not say it is absolutely unchangeable , for nothing mundane is that , nor aught " above " the earth , save the Grand Architect of the Universe Himself . Fallible man cannot attain unto
perfection . But we willingly place the Graft alongside of any other human institution , and say , " Look upon this picture , and on that . " We aim to change as little as possible , if possible to remain unchanged , while other institutions are hourly tinkered afc
by apprentices , to make them " better . " Heaven knows many of them need to be better , but the form and the substance of Freemasonry are theoretically perfect , and our only effort should be to conform ourselves , individually , to their standards .
Masons are sometimes indifferently good , or it may be absolutely bad , but Masonry itself is absolutely above reproach . We say to others what we say to ourselves—study ! Let us study to learn more and more of the glorious truths taught in the royal art of Freemasonry , and to embody them more and more in our daily lives and in our intercourse with our Brother Masons and fellow men . — " Keystone . "
We are sorry to learn that ill-health and infirmity are so far affecting our esteemed Brother R . C . Else D . P . G . M . Somersetshire , and chief of the Mark Degree in that Province ,
as to cause his withdrawal from the prominent position he has so long occupied in the district . Although he may find himself unable to continue his former activity we trust it will be long ere he wholly retires from active Masonic life .
A Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees will be held at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen Street , " on Monday , 6 th prox ., at 6 . 30 p . m . By permission of the M . W . G . M . all regularly registered members of the Allied Degrees are invited to be present . The business includes the report of the Grand
Secretary , the appointment and investiture of the Grand Officers , & c . A banquet will be provided at the Freemasons ' Tavern , at 7 o ' clock , at which the Grand Master has most
kindly consented to preside . The Tickets will be 21 s , inclusive of wine , and . it is requested that every Brother intending to dine will forward his name to the Grand Secretary , not later than Saturday next , 4 th prox .
Jewels And Other Presentations.
JEWELS AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS .
WE have witnessed many great changes in Freemasonry during the period of our association with this paper , one of the most radical being in connection with what have rightly been designated the outward and visible signs of Freemasonry . It being admitted that it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour , it is but right the . members of the Craft should have
some recognised means of expressing approval with those of their fellows who win distinction ; and the Masonic jewel zeroed to be the most appropriate form of recognition possible , inasmuch as by its use outsiders , as well as members of a Brother's Lodge , might learn that good work had been done , and had been duly appreciated .
Wo can remember when the majority of the jewels presented to Masters and others , as marks of favour , although perhaps very attractive to the eye , were of little real value ; and though it may be wrong to look a gift horse in the month there were many who afterwards viewed with regret the tinsel and paste for which five , ten or fifteen guineas had been paid , and which a few
years after wag not worth as many shillings . But a change set in , and in place of gaudy tinsel it became fashionable to have plain gold jewels , of recognised standard , very few presentations being made but were of intrinsic as well as sentimental value , and there are probably very few among us who regret the alteration .
But yet another change is slowly but surely making its way in our midst , and we think it will be agreed the movement is one in the ri ght direction , it becoming more generally recognised that even better presentations are possible than Masonic Jewels something of use , as well as ornament ; something a Brother may take home , and by constantly having before him , may appreciate far more than the Masonic jewel , which he may only see some dozen or twenty times a year . Rings and other articles of jewellery are
particularly applicable , as also are plated goods useful in the household , and so it is that a new industry may be paid to have sprung up among caterers for Masonic requirements . Our Bro . W . J . Carroll , of 17 Beer Lane , Great Tower Street , E Cd , is specially alive to this fact , and has supplied many useful and valuable article . ? for presentation purposes , not that he has wholly forsaken the recognised Masonic jewel , which he supplies as of yore , hall marked , and of guaranteed quality , but rather that
he has acquired many other articles suitable for presentations . Our readers might profitably devote a few miuutes to an inspection of his extensive stock , should thoy desire anything in the direction we refer to , or a letter addressed to Bro . Carroll will ensure his personal attention , and the advantage of a wide and varied experience of what is wanted and likely to be appreciated . We have had personal experiences of Bro . Carroll ' s successful efforts , and can fully vouch for his capabilities .
Books , new music , & c , intended for review should be addressed to the Editor , FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , New Barnet ,
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E . WILKINSON & Co ., Auctioneers , Estate and Transfer Business Agents , and Insurance Brokers , 112 CHEAPSIDE , LONDON , E . C . Inventories taken and Valuations made for Probate , Compensation Claims , & c . Fire Claims assessed .
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EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . The SAFEST and most EFFECTUAL CUBE for GOUT , RHEUMATISM , and all PAINS in the HEAD , FACE , and LIMBS . Ulould not be without tfeem for all m Ulorld . They are a most Wonderful Medicine . GOUT . 15 Sunbeam Terrace , Beeston Hill , Leeds , Yorkshire , 24 th Jan . 1898 . RHEUMATISM . Dear Mr . Eade , —I feel it my duty to acknowledge the great good your pills have done me . I have been GOUT . a great sufferer with Rheumatic Gout , but for the last three \ ears , having taken jour pills , I have RHEUMATISM always been free from it , aud am never without them in the house . 1 can highly recommend them GOUT . to all people suffering with Rheumatism as a safe and sure cure . I havo often given one or two away T _) HEUMATISM . to friends for a trial , and , like me , they would not be JL \ J without them for all the world . THEY ABE A MOST WONDERFUL MEDICINE , E ADE'S PILLS , and may your name be praised all over the whole world . You may make use of this letter if you think TTIADE'S PILLS , proper . " i Yours truly , HENRY THOMAS LANGLEY . Eade ' s Gout and Rheumatic Pills ARE PREPARED ONLY BY GEORGE EADE , 232 GOSWELL ROAD , LONDON And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors , IN BOTTLES , at ls ljd and 2 s 9 d each .
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DON'T READ THIS ! STwSSS One of our facile Self-instructors is given with every / - ^ j instrument . i - '"jST ?! PRICE LIST FREE . | 0 w $ &> % > PIANOS . —Own mafce , £ 16 , £ 18 , £ 20 , and £ 23 . Full Trichord , j /~ & J '\ -S Iron Frame , Check Action , 10 years ' warranty . j ^ X ^ jCI \ p * PORTABLE FOLDING HARMONIUMS . —Own make , 3 Octaves , \/ ff \ f ^ jgijl nf " £ 3 15 s . ; i Octaves , £ 4 ISs . * UJUx \\ Y \ M / fi VIOLIN OUTFIT , complete with bow , resin , self-instructor , Ac , Ij ^ v 5 f \ H ti W /( y in violin case , 6 / B , 10 / 6 , 15 / 6 , 21 / -, 35 / -. IlKAL OLD Wt ^ f ^ fgg ^ VIOLINS , £ 2 , £ 3 , £ S . fipf \ kX \ Xl MANDOLINE OUTFIT , Our Special Line , including ITALIAN S 4 . ff ~ \ VJjr MANDOLIN .-., Case , Tutor , Pitch Pipe ( 4 notes ) , 3 Plectra , and j \| JV |\ \ Sf £ Spare Set of 8 . Strings , at 21 / -. U Tj **^ V 6 ^^ Jg ITALIAN MANDOLINES . —Prices : 15 / 6 , 17 / 6 , 20 / -, 22 / 6 , 25 / -, ? ***~ - ^ TfP ^ 27 / 6 , 30 / -, 33 / -, 40 / -, 45 / -, 50 / -, 60 / -. Trade SSosh , N-OTE . —We have now opened a Cycle Department , and supply HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES at lOgS . List of Machines and Fittings Free on Application . THE STA 1 NER MANUFACTURING Co . ( F . C . Dept . ) 92 St . Martin's Lane , Charing Cross , London , W . C .
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Weaver ' s Depository . PERSONAL T BHH ^ E 0 RGE ~ WEAVER I FR ° 1 / S IBfe ^ LIDN TERR ^ E HMM ™ HOUR . 8 Carlton Terrace , Harrow Rd ., W .
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COMMEECIAL and General Printing of every description . Morgan Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , New Barnet . LODGE Summonses , Lists of members , Menus , & c , of every description , Morgan , Printer , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , New Barnet .