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Masonic Anecdotes.

many mysterious instances of the power of the human heart , however depraved , to correct itself . But to the sequel : —The snuff-box became dear to the party thus restored to prosperity ; and in time , was bequeathed to a gentleman , who considering it should remain in the hands of a zealous Mason , presented it to Bro . Blaquierre , whose successors will , no doubt , prize it as a sign and token of Masonic interest .

To The Editor.

TO THE EDITOR .

SIR , —Permit me , through the wide-spread circulation of your valuable " Review , to call the attention of those for whose use and instruction it is published , to an evil which is likely to be , if not checked , a shame and a reproach to Masonry . I grant that it cannot be expected that all who are initiated into its mysteries , should feel alike its regenerating influence ; among the many who penetrate into its holy temple , there must be some who seek to

unravel its mysteries , for the sake of gratifying curiosity alone , and who feel not the benign effect which they are calculated to impress upon the hearts of those who worthily , and for the sake of truth , seek them : yet , still it is , and ought to be expected , that when Masons are congregated together , an universal and palpable strain of morality should pervade their conversation and behaviour , and in no case should a deviation from this great principle be tolerated . And should any Brother so

far forget himself , as to offend the ears of his Brethren by an impure expression , it is the duty , and should be the practice of the Master , to admonish him that such conduct cannot be permitted to pass over without animadversion . Such , I am sorry to say , is the case ; and woe to the Master , who from weakness , and want of that moral courage which every Mason ought to possess , shrinks from his duty , and permits such things within the circle over which he rules ! I allude to the more

than equivocal song , and the improper toast , which are too frequentl y accompaniments to the social meeting which follows the working of the Lodge . AVhat a pernicious effect must it have upon the mind of the newly-initiated Brother ! How must it lower the moral standard of the Order ! How must it jar with the beautiful admonitions he has received to follow Virtue whithersoever she leads , to study her beauties , and practice her precepts .

To a Mason with a strong thinking mind , what I allude to may not be detrimental ; he perceives the truth of the Divine Revelation—that its treasure is hid in earthen vessels , that no man may boast before God ; he knows that the unworthiness of professors ought not to detract from the truth which they profess . But to him who cannot thus weigh mind and matter in a due balance , the evil I allude to may tend to disgust him with that science which is truly " Light , " or create in him a looseness of

purpose , and a negligence to the commands of Masonry . I would humbly suggest , that a resolution pass the Grand Lodge , taking the matter into consideration , and forbidding Masters of Lodges to countenance or allow such misconduct . Then , if unworthy Brethren will act unbecoming of their glorious calling , let the evil rankle in their own corrupt breasts , and not be thrown like a blight among their more virtuous Brethren . CATO . VOL . IX . 3 G

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CONTENTS. Article 1
A mass of correspondence reached us too ... Article 2
THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. Article 3
ON FREEMASONRY. EVIDENCES, DOCTRINES, AND TRADITIONS. Article 11
MASONIC OFFERING TO DR. OLIVER. Article 23
THE EPIGRAM IN OUR LAST NUMBER. Article 29
MASONIC DIDACTICS; OR, SHORT MORAL ESSAYS OF UNIVERSAL ADAPTATION. Article 30
THE USE AND ABUSE OF FREEMASONRY. Article 32
LATOMIA. Article 35
THE ANNALIST. Article 39
ACCOUNT OF ANCIENT MEXICAN CITIES, Article 47
MASONIC ANECDOTES. Article 49
TO THE EDITOR. Article 51
TO THE EDITOR. Article 52
POETRY. Article 52
TO LIGHT. Article 54
THE SPELL. Article 54
THE TEMPLE. Article 55
THE TEMPLAR'S FAREWELL. Article 55
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 56
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. Article 59
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION.—Dec. 7. Article 61
THE CHARITIES. Article 62
THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND. Article 62
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL. Article 64
THE BOYS' SCHOOL, Article 64
THE REPORTER. Article 64
CHIT-CHAT. Article 65
Obituary. Article 68
PROVINCIAL. Article 69
SCOTLAND. Article 86
IRELAND. Article 98
FOREIGN. Article 100
AMERICA, (UNITED STATES). Article 104
REVIEW OF LITERATURE, &c. Article 106
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 114
TO THE YEAR 5842. Article 118
THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. Article 119
THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. Article 120
FREEMASONRY. GENUINE MASONIC TRACING BOARDS. Article 121
BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, No. 1, PRINCES-STREET, BANK, LONDON, Article 122
FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY ADVERTISER. Article 123
FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY ADVERTISER No. XXX... Article 124
SV3AS0KI0 OFFERING TO THE REV. GEORGE OL... Article 124
FIRST LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS. Article 125
FKEEMASONKY. ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FO... Article 126
FREEMASON IIY. THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITU... Article 126
FREEMASONRY. ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND ... Article 127
FREEMASONRY. ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND ... Article 127
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER W. POVEY, MASONIC B... Article 127
FREEMASONRY. BROTHE R J. P. A C K L A M,... Article 128
FREEMASON HY. DBOTHERS BROADHURST and Co... Article 128
FREEMASONRY. 28, New Street, Covent Gard... Article 128
FREEMASONRY. TVTASONIC CLOTHING, FURNITU... Article 128
FREEMASONRY. THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPR... Article 128
FltKKMASONUY. LIST OF MASONIC BOOKS ON S... Article 129
To be published by Subscription, in One ... Article 129
FREEMASONRY. BROTHER THOMAS BRUTTON, Pro... Article 130
T> OBINSON'S PATENT BARLEY is the only g... Article 130
EASE AND COMFORT FOR TENDER FEET, WELLIN... Article 130
BOOKS JPTTSZiiSHED BIZ * SHERWOOD, GILBE... Article 131
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. A... Article 132
WATCHES, PLATE, AND JEWELLERY. T P ACKLA... Article 133
TO PREVENT FRAUD. THORNE'S POTTED YARMOU... Article 133
Magna est Veritas et prmvalebit. GALL'S ... Article 133
GALL'S NIPPLE LINIMENT, An effectual cur... Article 133
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Masonic Anecdotes.

many mysterious instances of the power of the human heart , however depraved , to correct itself . But to the sequel : —The snuff-box became dear to the party thus restored to prosperity ; and in time , was bequeathed to a gentleman , who considering it should remain in the hands of a zealous Mason , presented it to Bro . Blaquierre , whose successors will , no doubt , prize it as a sign and token of Masonic interest .

To The Editor.

TO THE EDITOR .

SIR , —Permit me , through the wide-spread circulation of your valuable " Review , to call the attention of those for whose use and instruction it is published , to an evil which is likely to be , if not checked , a shame and a reproach to Masonry . I grant that it cannot be expected that all who are initiated into its mysteries , should feel alike its regenerating influence ; among the many who penetrate into its holy temple , there must be some who seek to

unravel its mysteries , for the sake of gratifying curiosity alone , and who feel not the benign effect which they are calculated to impress upon the hearts of those who worthily , and for the sake of truth , seek them : yet , still it is , and ought to be expected , that when Masons are congregated together , an universal and palpable strain of morality should pervade their conversation and behaviour , and in no case should a deviation from this great principle be tolerated . And should any Brother so

far forget himself , as to offend the ears of his Brethren by an impure expression , it is the duty , and should be the practice of the Master , to admonish him that such conduct cannot be permitted to pass over without animadversion . Such , I am sorry to say , is the case ; and woe to the Master , who from weakness , and want of that moral courage which every Mason ought to possess , shrinks from his duty , and permits such things within the circle over which he rules ! I allude to the more

than equivocal song , and the improper toast , which are too frequentl y accompaniments to the social meeting which follows the working of the Lodge . AVhat a pernicious effect must it have upon the mind of the newly-initiated Brother ! How must it lower the moral standard of the Order ! How must it jar with the beautiful admonitions he has received to follow Virtue whithersoever she leads , to study her beauties , and practice her precepts .

To a Mason with a strong thinking mind , what I allude to may not be detrimental ; he perceives the truth of the Divine Revelation—that its treasure is hid in earthen vessels , that no man may boast before God ; he knows that the unworthiness of professors ought not to detract from the truth which they profess . But to him who cannot thus weigh mind and matter in a due balance , the evil I allude to may tend to disgust him with that science which is truly " Light , " or create in him a looseness of

purpose , and a negligence to the commands of Masonry . I would humbly suggest , that a resolution pass the Grand Lodge , taking the matter into consideration , and forbidding Masters of Lodges to countenance or allow such misconduct . Then , if unworthy Brethren will act unbecoming of their glorious calling , let the evil rankle in their own corrupt breasts , and not be thrown like a blight among their more virtuous Brethren . CATO . VOL . IX . 3 G

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