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Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Heview should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill . Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — "The Engraved List of Begular Lodges for A . D . 1734 . " In Facsimile .
With an introduction and explanatory notes by WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , Past Senior G . Deacon of England ; Past S . G . Warden of Iowa , & o . ; P . Prov . S . G . W ., and P . Prov . G . Seo . of Cornwall , & c . & o . & o . London : George Kenning , 16 Great Queen Street , W . C . 1889 .
WE bave examined this last production of Bro . Hnghan with great interest . In all he undertakes Bro . Hughan ' s work displays a heartiness and love for what he is engaged upon that is sure to have practical and beneficial results . In his introductory remarks our zealous brother says : — " Until quite recently scarcely any attention
was paid to Registers or Lists of Lodges , whether printed or engraved , but since my sketches and reproductions of several of these curious and important souvenirs of tho eventful pasfc , a more satisfactory state of things is apparent . " Personally , we fully endorse this statement ; moreover , we may add , that we are in a position to
" place" with collectors copies of any old works or records that can give reliable evidence as to the antecedents of any of the old Lodges on the roll of English Freemasonry . Indeed , the interest in these old records is increasing to such an extent that we may confidently anticipate many reproductions will be undertaken at an early date .
Where the work is carried through in the perfect way in which the re-issue now under notice has been dono , we are inclined to think the labour will nofc be unremunerative ; still , we must bear in mind that the task is one that must not be undertaken by the novice ; he who enters upon such a function , must bring to bear a vast amount of
acumen and power of research . These qualities Bro . Hnghan nnquestionably possesses , and all who examine his latest effort , will give him credit for what he has achieved . We are proud to know the limited supply of copies issued has already been nearly disposed of , and look forward to an early date when the work will be at a premium on the price it was originally offered at .
"The Little Chatelaine . " By the Earl of Djsarfc . London : Swan Sonnenschoin and Co ., Paternoster Square . WE have thoroughly enjoyed our perusal of this work , one of the objects of whioh is to portray some of the evil effects of that curse of modern society—betting and gambling on the turf . Lord Desart
takes ns to the upper ranks of turf life—to the owners as well as the backers of race horses , and introduces us to some of fche villainies peculiar to this section of the community . One of the characters , who risks his own and his two children ' s fortunes to support his mania , meets with a violent death while riding in a steeplechase .
His demise , however , enables the author to show his readers tho many good qualities of a Captain Carruthers , who , as guardian of the two orphaned children , is truly mindful of their welfare , and thoroughly devotes himself to their interest ** . He ultimately wins
the elder as his bride , and sill ends happily , after the complete discomfitnreof those whose scheming and plotting bave caused no small amount of trouble to the leading characters . Tbe interest in the story is well maintained , the characters faithfully portrayed , and altogether an interesting work is presented .
Subscriptions are invited for the production of a new art work , — " The Celebrated Book of NichoUis Flamel , 1625 , "—illustrated with the wholo of the Hxquisifelv beautiful plates , on Indian paper , including those in the Book of " Abr . ilmtn , the Jew . " Our learned Brother
Dr . VV . VV . Wesfcciitt has undertaken to write the Preface . One hundred copies only to bo printed ; small 4 to ; prico 7 s 6 d to immediate subscriber ? , who should address Robt H . Fryur , Fellow of the Society of Science , Letters , and Art , 8 Northumberland Place , Bath .
Mr . T . Beecham , the well known proprietor of Beecham s Pills , emboldened by the success attained by the Annual he published last Christmas , haa just issued " Tbe Beecham Illustrated Holiday Number , " which is one of the most extraordinary penny-worths we have yet seen . Compri ? ed in ono hundred pages we find twelve
complete tnles , by such well known auf-orp as James Payne , G . R . Sims , Hawley Smart , James Greenwood , Sir Gilbert Campbell , Bart ., Geo . ManvilleFeim , Philip May , Howard Psml , & c , & c , each story having been written expr ° sslv for this work . Three months free insurance
is also guaranteed to fhe purchaser of evpry copy . The book is well printed and in clear type , and is just what a holiday number should be . It ir- published by Messrs F . J . Lambert and Co , 18 Bouvorie Street , E . C .
The members of the Masonic Club , Stockton , with their lad y friends , had thoir annual picnic , on tlio 2 Sfch u ] t . The paity numbered upwards of sixty , and selected charming Cotberstone for their outino * .
HOIXOWAT ' OI nn-VT AND Ptr . r . s . —Fcmnle ( . 'omplainta . —On tho moMier *' of England dcvnlvcs munli nnrl ? orious responsibility ' ' STurinL' for their ¦ Iniisrhr . crs robust health ; fr ¦ ipiontly , nils ! tho ¦! srht ' r «* s y sarrifiuad by culpable bnslifnli ; ss at a particulnr period of lifo , when si" important , rlnrn-os take placo in the fom'i ' e canstitntana , nnon the management , of wiiie . i dope . iits future happiness or misyrv . Hwlownv ' x Pills , "sneoni'ly if aided with tho Oditanout .
bave the happiest , ettect m fstuhlishiii ' . * those ( unctions , upon the duo pn id . rmance of which health . 'md even life itself depend . Mother and daughter may safely use these powerful de . / bstruunt remedied without consult . : !; - any one . Uidveisally adopt ml a . s t . hd one ' -rand remedy for female c . ju . pliiiiihs these I'ii ' j uuvw ia' ' , liev'i we . ken' -ie cysU'ir . i- id u ways hr 1 UIJLLU 'UU . Lev ' roil rmlt .
Holiday Haunts.
HOLIDAY HAUNTS .
POETS have sang the praises of new friends , and have recounted the veneration for old ones , bufc even without them it ia no very difficult matter to soon learn to love the face of fresh companions , although next to impossible to show towards them the same feelings we entertain for the " dear , dear friends of old . " Thia is as true of places as it is of persons , and however much we may
travel , and however much we may enjoy the beauties of nature or the work of man , met with on every side , there always remains a feeling of veneration for home , or for those spots which , associated with our childhood or some special event in onr lives , have become particularly dear . Greafc Yarmouth and the
surrounding neighbourhood has such associations for us , and despite the many attractions we have met with in other parts , there seem to be special features which attract us to the old town , and fond memories whioh render a visit there more enjoyable than is usually the case when making a sojourn in other of the " Holiday Haunts "
of the kingdom . But the Yarmouth of to-day is not the same aa we knew it twenty odd years ago . Time has worked many changes , and yefc nearly everything seems familiar . The town has grown , and has certainly improved , but above all thia—from the holiday seeker ' s point of view—is to be noticed the many additional means of enjoyment thafc have been provided for the visitor .
Leaving the ereat metropolis by the Liverpool Street Terminus of the Great Eastern Eailway Company an improvement soon makes itself apparent iu the ease and comfort of travelling . The summer service of trains , now in full force , brings ua through in 3 i hours , a time we expect will soon be further shortened ,
iuasmuch as the return journey is completed in 3 hours and 5 minutes , and what is possible in one direction will nofc long remain unattempted in the opposite . This greafc acceleration , aa compared with years gone by , is of the greatest benefit to Yarmouth and the surrounding country , as it relieves the journey of a great
drawback , which previously affected the number of visitors , so many regarding an extra hour or two in a railway carriage as an insurmountable obj-ction , and as a consequence selected spots within easier distance of home . But nob only has time been economised , other and equally pleasant improvements have been
made , notably in the accommodation provided , whioh is now of the very best description , and renders the journey as comfortable as is possible . Having reached the end of our journey we find the fine old town has grown , and is still growing * new houses have been erected
wherever there waa room , while the builder is now afc work in many quarters , extending the accommodation which , though apparently ample for all requirements , is frequently put to the severest test during tho height of the Yarmouth season . We do not know what tho enthusiastic preserver of London open spaces would say to the
inroads of brick and moriar in this East Coast Holiday Resort , but there is ample compensation for this modern evil in the grand expanse of sandy beach which ia to be found within five minutes walk of the centre of the town , and which can never be utilised for tho permanent abode of tho " rapacious landlord" or the " struggling
tenant . Yarmouth Beach is as grand an institution as over it was , and well deserves tho reputation it enjoys as the happy hunting ground of the growing generation . But its attractions are uot limited to the young alon ** , every amusement which can be provided for their elders is fco bo found hero , while above all are the beauties provided
by nature , which iu themselves render ifc one of the most enjoyable " Holiday Haunts" of the present day . Being off * , roving disposition ancl withal a lover of fishing , wo wore not long in Yarmouth without , making inquiry as to our old haunts — the Broads and rivers of tho district , where we have enjoyed many a
day a fishing and boa tint ' , aud where we again hope fco spend many happy hours . Here it was we found one of the greatest improveinents which time has wrought . In days gone by the full enjoyment of these particular sports was somewhat restricted . Ifc was not every visitor who could charter a yacht , and start on a circular tour up
the river aud around the Bioads of the District , accordingly many had to content themselves with a journey by road or rail , and aa much enjoyment as fchey could secure in a small boat when they reached the spot they started for . Now we find a number of cheap , circular trips , by Rail and Saloon Steam Boats , have been arranged
by the Great Eastern Company , who give the Visitor the full benefit of their clis-trict main lines and branches , added to the enjoyment of river travel . Next week we intend to say something further of these circular trips , which are very inexpensive , thoroughly
enjoyable , aud among the he-ikbiest . it is possible to meet with anywhere . Until then we cart bnt advise our renders to follow our example , and take a trip to tho fine old East Coast watering place of Groat Yarmouth .
The gathering of Freemasons of the Provineo of Berks and Bucks , at Reading , on Thursday , was a very successful one . In the absence , through illness , of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the
meeting was pros kind over hy the Deputy Prov . G . . Muster , V . W . the Rev . Studholmo J . ' Eruwurigg P . G . C . Wo shall give a detailed vt-poru oi the proceedings in onr next
issue . Thu Ramsey brethren are doubtful about havino * their iringnilioe-ifc IInil re-idy Un- occupation in fche earl y days of August , as they honed , but . i , ) n- owning will take place at
? he rnr ! ioSt pr-. s « ihip rnnrtr-nt , if . ia expected that thc Provincial Grand Oflb-jdj v . III . tL ^ . I the inanguratio : ! ceremony , and n < . , ! ' . 'iht th , - •¦ ¦ --mi - {!! be mailed by a large attendance of brethren .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Heview should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill . Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — "The Engraved List of Begular Lodges for A . D . 1734 . " In Facsimile .
With an introduction and explanatory notes by WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , Past Senior G . Deacon of England ; Past S . G . Warden of Iowa , & o . ; P . Prov . S . G . W ., and P . Prov . G . Seo . of Cornwall , & c . & o . & o . London : George Kenning , 16 Great Queen Street , W . C . 1889 .
WE bave examined this last production of Bro . Hnghan with great interest . In all he undertakes Bro . Hughan ' s work displays a heartiness and love for what he is engaged upon that is sure to have practical and beneficial results . In his introductory remarks our zealous brother says : — " Until quite recently scarcely any attention
was paid to Registers or Lists of Lodges , whether printed or engraved , but since my sketches and reproductions of several of these curious and important souvenirs of tho eventful pasfc , a more satisfactory state of things is apparent . " Personally , we fully endorse this statement ; moreover , we may add , that we are in a position to
" place" with collectors copies of any old works or records that can give reliable evidence as to the antecedents of any of the old Lodges on the roll of English Freemasonry . Indeed , the interest in these old records is increasing to such an extent that we may confidently anticipate many reproductions will be undertaken at an early date .
Where the work is carried through in the perfect way in which the re-issue now under notice has been dono , we are inclined to think the labour will nofc be unremunerative ; still , we must bear in mind that the task is one that must not be undertaken by the novice ; he who enters upon such a function , must bring to bear a vast amount of
acumen and power of research . These qualities Bro . Hnghan nnquestionably possesses , and all who examine his latest effort , will give him credit for what he has achieved . We are proud to know the limited supply of copies issued has already been nearly disposed of , and look forward to an early date when the work will be at a premium on the price it was originally offered at .
"The Little Chatelaine . " By the Earl of Djsarfc . London : Swan Sonnenschoin and Co ., Paternoster Square . WE have thoroughly enjoyed our perusal of this work , one of the objects of whioh is to portray some of the evil effects of that curse of modern society—betting and gambling on the turf . Lord Desart
takes ns to the upper ranks of turf life—to the owners as well as the backers of race horses , and introduces us to some of fche villainies peculiar to this section of the community . One of the characters , who risks his own and his two children ' s fortunes to support his mania , meets with a violent death while riding in a steeplechase .
His demise , however , enables the author to show his readers tho many good qualities of a Captain Carruthers , who , as guardian of the two orphaned children , is truly mindful of their welfare , and thoroughly devotes himself to their interest ** . He ultimately wins
the elder as his bride , and sill ends happily , after the complete discomfitnreof those whose scheming and plotting bave caused no small amount of trouble to the leading characters . Tbe interest in the story is well maintained , the characters faithfully portrayed , and altogether an interesting work is presented .
Subscriptions are invited for the production of a new art work , — " The Celebrated Book of NichoUis Flamel , 1625 , "—illustrated with the wholo of the Hxquisifelv beautiful plates , on Indian paper , including those in the Book of " Abr . ilmtn , the Jew . " Our learned Brother
Dr . VV . VV . Wesfcciitt has undertaken to write the Preface . One hundred copies only to bo printed ; small 4 to ; prico 7 s 6 d to immediate subscriber ? , who should address Robt H . Fryur , Fellow of the Society of Science , Letters , and Art , 8 Northumberland Place , Bath .
Mr . T . Beecham , the well known proprietor of Beecham s Pills , emboldened by the success attained by the Annual he published last Christmas , haa just issued " Tbe Beecham Illustrated Holiday Number , " which is one of the most extraordinary penny-worths we have yet seen . Compri ? ed in ono hundred pages we find twelve
complete tnles , by such well known auf-orp as James Payne , G . R . Sims , Hawley Smart , James Greenwood , Sir Gilbert Campbell , Bart ., Geo . ManvilleFeim , Philip May , Howard Psml , & c , & c , each story having been written expr ° sslv for this work . Three months free insurance
is also guaranteed to fhe purchaser of evpry copy . The book is well printed and in clear type , and is just what a holiday number should be . It ir- published by Messrs F . J . Lambert and Co , 18 Bouvorie Street , E . C .
The members of the Masonic Club , Stockton , with their lad y friends , had thoir annual picnic , on tlio 2 Sfch u ] t . The paity numbered upwards of sixty , and selected charming Cotberstone for their outino * .
HOIXOWAT ' OI nn-VT AND Ptr . r . s . —Fcmnle ( . 'omplainta . —On tho moMier *' of England dcvnlvcs munli nnrl ? orious responsibility ' ' STurinL' for their ¦ Iniisrhr . crs robust health ; fr ¦ ipiontly , nils ! tho ¦! srht ' r «* s y sarrifiuad by culpable bnslifnli ; ss at a particulnr period of lifo , when si" important , rlnrn-os take placo in the fom'i ' e canstitntana , nnon the management , of wiiie . i dope . iits future happiness or misyrv . Hwlownv ' x Pills , "sneoni'ly if aided with tho Oditanout .
bave the happiest , ettect m fstuhlishiii ' . * those ( unctions , upon the duo pn id . rmance of which health . 'md even life itself depend . Mother and daughter may safely use these powerful de . / bstruunt remedied without consult . : !; - any one . Uidveisally adopt ml a . s t . hd one ' -rand remedy for female c . ju . pliiiiihs these I'ii ' j uuvw ia' ' , liev'i we . ken' -ie cysU'ir . i- id u ways hr 1 UIJLLU 'UU . Lev ' roil rmlt .
Holiday Haunts.
HOLIDAY HAUNTS .
POETS have sang the praises of new friends , and have recounted the veneration for old ones , bufc even without them it ia no very difficult matter to soon learn to love the face of fresh companions , although next to impossible to show towards them the same feelings we entertain for the " dear , dear friends of old . " Thia is as true of places as it is of persons , and however much we may
travel , and however much we may enjoy the beauties of nature or the work of man , met with on every side , there always remains a feeling of veneration for home , or for those spots which , associated with our childhood or some special event in onr lives , have become particularly dear . Greafc Yarmouth and the
surrounding neighbourhood has such associations for us , and despite the many attractions we have met with in other parts , there seem to be special features which attract us to the old town , and fond memories whioh render a visit there more enjoyable than is usually the case when making a sojourn in other of the " Holiday Haunts "
of the kingdom . But the Yarmouth of to-day is not the same aa we knew it twenty odd years ago . Time has worked many changes , and yefc nearly everything seems familiar . The town has grown , and has certainly improved , but above all thia—from the holiday seeker ' s point of view—is to be noticed the many additional means of enjoyment thafc have been provided for the visitor .
Leaving the ereat metropolis by the Liverpool Street Terminus of the Great Eastern Eailway Company an improvement soon makes itself apparent iu the ease and comfort of travelling . The summer service of trains , now in full force , brings ua through in 3 i hours , a time we expect will soon be further shortened ,
iuasmuch as the return journey is completed in 3 hours and 5 minutes , and what is possible in one direction will nofc long remain unattempted in the opposite . This greafc acceleration , aa compared with years gone by , is of the greatest benefit to Yarmouth and the surrounding country , as it relieves the journey of a great
drawback , which previously affected the number of visitors , so many regarding an extra hour or two in a railway carriage as an insurmountable obj-ction , and as a consequence selected spots within easier distance of home . But nob only has time been economised , other and equally pleasant improvements have been
made , notably in the accommodation provided , whioh is now of the very best description , and renders the journey as comfortable as is possible . Having reached the end of our journey we find the fine old town has grown , and is still growing * new houses have been erected
wherever there waa room , while the builder is now afc work in many quarters , extending the accommodation which , though apparently ample for all requirements , is frequently put to the severest test during tho height of the Yarmouth season . We do not know what tho enthusiastic preserver of London open spaces would say to the
inroads of brick and moriar in this East Coast Holiday Resort , but there is ample compensation for this modern evil in the grand expanse of sandy beach which ia to be found within five minutes walk of the centre of the town , and which can never be utilised for tho permanent abode of tho " rapacious landlord" or the " struggling
tenant . Yarmouth Beach is as grand an institution as over it was , and well deserves tho reputation it enjoys as the happy hunting ground of the growing generation . But its attractions are uot limited to the young alon ** , every amusement which can be provided for their elders is fco bo found hero , while above all are the beauties provided
by nature , which iu themselves render ifc one of the most enjoyable " Holiday Haunts" of the present day . Being off * , roving disposition ancl withal a lover of fishing , wo wore not long in Yarmouth without , making inquiry as to our old haunts — the Broads and rivers of tho district , where we have enjoyed many a
day a fishing and boa tint ' , aud where we again hope fco spend many happy hours . Here it was we found one of the greatest improveinents which time has wrought . In days gone by the full enjoyment of these particular sports was somewhat restricted . Ifc was not every visitor who could charter a yacht , and start on a circular tour up
the river aud around the Bioads of the District , accordingly many had to content themselves with a journey by road or rail , and aa much enjoyment as fchey could secure in a small boat when they reached the spot they started for . Now we find a number of cheap , circular trips , by Rail and Saloon Steam Boats , have been arranged
by the Great Eastern Company , who give the Visitor the full benefit of their clis-trict main lines and branches , added to the enjoyment of river travel . Next week we intend to say something further of these circular trips , which are very inexpensive , thoroughly
enjoyable , aud among the he-ikbiest . it is possible to meet with anywhere . Until then we cart bnt advise our renders to follow our example , and take a trip to tho fine old East Coast watering place of Groat Yarmouth .
The gathering of Freemasons of the Provineo of Berks and Bucks , at Reading , on Thursday , was a very successful one . In the absence , through illness , of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the
meeting was pros kind over hy the Deputy Prov . G . . Muster , V . W . the Rev . Studholmo J . ' Eruwurigg P . G . C . Wo shall give a detailed vt-poru oi the proceedings in onr next
issue . Thu Ramsey brethren are doubtful about havino * their iringnilioe-ifc IInil re-idy Un- occupation in fche earl y days of August , as they honed , but . i , ) n- owning will take place at
? he rnr ! ioSt pr-. s « ihip rnnrtr-nt , if . ia expected that thc Provincial Grand Oflb-jdj v . III . tL ^ . I the inanguratio : ! ceremony , and n < . , ! ' . 'iht th , - •¦ ¦ --mi - {!! be mailed by a large attendance of brethren .