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THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBORN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of the LONDON- CHATHAM and DOVBB RAIWAY , but distinct from the Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS The appointments throughout NO m'rnngcrt a * to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAriON FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS public ^© imwrs $ IWcbbhi cj ; JBttshfasis . THB CBUSADEBS LODGE , No . 1677 , AND PERSEVEBANCB LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOID THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINS WINES , MODERATE CHARGES . The Edison Electric "Light . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEG-BIE .
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BRO . J . A . COLLINGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 1056 , would be pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Installation Meetings , & c , & c . Terms , with Testimonials and names of Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COMINGS , 21 Landseer Road , Upper Holloway , N . Orchestral "Bands for Masonic Sails , Soire ~ es , & c .
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MASONIC LBCTUBE , "KNOBS AND EXCRE CENSES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for tho delivery of his LECTO -BE in "METROPO & ITAIV or PBOVIJTCTAII LODGES , or LOSSES OP IKSTEUCTIOIT . No Lecture fee travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham S . W .
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Qorrespondents . All Letters must bear the name ancl address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DJSAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In a recent issue yon gavo me an opportunity of airing my views with regard to tho character and conduct of Lodges of Instrnction . I now propose to recnr to the subject , taking in view some of the points suggested by yonr leader
of fche 28 th ult . It was hardly to be expected , with the facilities possessed by Lodges generally , that the prevailing tendency to selfish indulgence should not have found its way into them , and that the pleasures of the table shonld not be regarded with greater solicitude . The habits of the time affect all classes more or lessand
, however much we may philosophise on the matter , the fact stares us in the face , that the desires of the carnal appetite have to be satisfied , whatever else may be sacrificed . It is the universal practice , so far as my experience goes , and ifc has been rather large , at Lodges of Instruction to drink and smoke while bnsiness is progressing . The
incongruity of beer and divinity , the absolute profanity of combining drinking with the exposition of the most sublime system of morality , seem never to have struck tho minds of those who smoke and drink while performing or listening to the performance of a ritual the grandeur and sublimity of which cannot bo over-estimated . Why
what is forbidden in a regnlar Lodge is permitted and encouraged in a Lodge of Instrnction is a puzzle I cannot explain . I deplore the fact , and put its existence down to the spirit of self indulgence which in the present is so dangerously rife . Not onl y is tho habit tolerated , but , as yon say , if a brother does not drink , he runs tho risk of bein «
derided . Lodges of Instrnction should be schools to al ! intents and purposes , and while at work the mind should be drawn entirely to the lessons to be learned . The soul should be attuned to fche splendour of the ceremonies , and nought shonld be allowed to interfere with the contemplation of moral and divine truths , which aro
scattered liko gems in a noble setting . If brethren must drink and smoke , let the Lodge be called off , according ' tothe ritual in that case made and provided . Better still—shorten the hours of labour , and let thoso who wish for social enjoyment remain , while others not so inclined might retire . No one would be the worse for snch an
arrangement , but many would be gainers , and certainly the Institution would be put more in harmony with the genins of the Craft . The other evil you alludo to , namely , urging visitors to join Lodges of Instruction , has nofc struck mo very forcibly , although I havo soon
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what may be described aa the touting system freely indulged in . Ifc is only prudent and courteous to inform visitors npon what terms they could become members , and when thafc has been done they should bo left to their own free action . Ifc is a mistaken zeal to force membership , a practice that would be more honoured in th * breach than in the observance .
Now , Sir , after having had my grumble , I can turn fco the pleasing side of the subject . For some years past I have watched tho charity movement in connection with Lodges of Instruction with pride and pleasure . The weekly meetings are suited for the collection of aubscriptions , and fche machinery is ready fco hand for giving effect to
the charitable instincts of the brethren . Tho periodical ballots provide the necessary excitement , and the constant example affords the requisite stimulant . A brother might go through hia life without being able to get together ton guineas in ono sum , and sincerely lament his inability to help on the Charities connected wifch the
Order . Nearly all , however , can afford the customary weekly shilling , and in due time arrive at the happy consummation of being a life subscriber to one of the Institutions . Many continue to subscribe , until thoy havo obtained the same position wifch regard to the three Charities . And , after all , the money is not missed , while the
reward is beyond description . I am always pleased fco hear of these charitable associations , and welcome them , not only for fche good they do of themselves , but for the noble discipline of the heart , when the world , the flesh , and the devil strive so hard fco corrupt . With many thanks for past favours , I remain , Yours fraternally , WATCHMAN .
The Quarterly Communication
THE QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND B ROTHER , —I desire emphatically to endorse fche criticism of "A P AST MASTER " which appears in your issue of the 14 th inst ., upon the disgraceful mismanagement of the last meeting of Grand Lodge . I cannot conceive anything more calculated to
bring contempt upon what ought to be the most cherished exponent of the dignity and decorum of our Masonic assemblies . I think the main cause of all tho confusion and actual danger which characterised the struggle to enter tho Temple may be attributed to the nnwise arrangement of keeping the doors closed
until almost the last moment . Ifc seems to me that if the brethren , in thoir desire to be present , arrange to attend early , they should be allowed to proceed into the Temple as they arrive . If this simple course had been adopted , all fche unseemly confusion and the dangerous crowding would have been avoided .
There should be no such difficulty as thafc which was offered as an excuse , viz ., thafc the early attendance of fche officials could not be secured . I consider the suggestion of a ballot being taken in every Lodge a very valuable one . Such , a course would be infinitely preferable fco bringing fche proceedings of Grand Lodge into disrepute .
I am , Yours fraternally ,
The opening ceremony of the International Inventions Exhibition has been fixed by His Royal Highness tbe
Prince of Wales , President of the Exhibition , for Monday , the 4 th May .
On the day of the University Boat race the old civic barge , the "Maria Wood , " will be moored near the -winning post , at Mortlake . A limited number , who desire
to see the finish , -will be accommodated by Bros . Ritter and Clifford , of the Guildhall Tavern , at 15 / each . The menu states that hot soups and a cold collation will be supplied . A military band will be in attendance .
We are requested to state that on Friday , 27 th March , the ceremonies of Installation and Exaltation will be rehearsed in the Pythagorean Chapter of Improvement , No . 79 , by Companion E . J . B . Burnstead , P . Z . 548 , at the
Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich . The Chapter Avill be opened at seven p . m ., when the attendance of Principals and Past Principals is particularly requested .
Bro . Burnstead has rehearsed the above ceremonies for several years past , and therefore Ave hope to see a large attendance of brethren present on the occasion .
IIoiiovvAr ' s OINTMENT ATTD PIUS . —Diseases of Advanced Years . —The grand climacteric being passed , mankind passes to old age . Then the digestion becomes impaired , the nervous system grows feeble , and the physical powers become enervated . Now arises congestion of the liver , lungs , or head , followed by dropsy , asthma , or apoplexy , which frequently afflict and often destroy the aged . As the liver usually becomes torpid , its activity may speedily he revived by rubbing HoIIoway ' s Ointment thoroughly over tho pit of the stomach and right , side , at least twice a day , and taking tho Pills ao the same time . This treatment also disperses all other congestions by varying the parts rubbed according to the situations of the mischief .
ANOTHER PAST MASTER .
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Ad00903
THEIMPERIALHOTEL, HOLBORN VIADUCT , LONDON , Adjoining the TERMINUS of the LONDON- CHATHAM and DOVBB RAIWAY , but distinct from the Viaduct Hotel . THE BEST FURNISHED AND MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN LONDON HOT & COLD WATER LAID ON IN ALL BED ROOMS The appointments throughout NO m'rnngcrt a * to ensure domestic comfort . EVERY ACCOMMODAriON FOR MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS public ^© imwrs $ IWcbbhi cj ; JBttshfasis . THB CBUSADEBS LODGE , No . 1677 , AND PERSEVEBANCB LODGE , NO . 1743 , HOID THEIR MEETINGS AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT . GOOD COOKING . FINS WINES , MODERATE CHARGES . The Edison Electric "Light . TARIFF on APPLICATION to Bro . A . BEG-BIE .
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BRO . J . A . COLLINGS , Organist 1693 , Chapter 1056 , would be pleased to undertake the Musical Arrangements at Consecrations , Installation Meetings , & c , & c . Terms , with Testimonials and names of Artistes , furnished on application . Address J . A . COMINGS , 21 Landseer Road , Upper Holloway , N . Orchestral "Bands for Masonic Sails , Soire ~ es , & c .
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MASONIC LBCTUBE , "KNOBS AND EXCRE CENSES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept invitations for tho delivery of his LECTO -BE in "METROPO & ITAIV or PBOVIJTCTAII LODGES , or LOSSES OP IKSTEUCTIOIT . No Lecture fee travelling expenses only accepted . Address—Clapham S . W .
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Qorrespondents . All Letters must bear the name ancl address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DJSAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In a recent issue yon gavo me an opportunity of airing my views with regard to tho character and conduct of Lodges of Instrnction . I now propose to recnr to the subject , taking in view some of the points suggested by yonr leader
of fche 28 th ult . It was hardly to be expected , with the facilities possessed by Lodges generally , that the prevailing tendency to selfish indulgence should not have found its way into them , and that the pleasures of the table shonld not be regarded with greater solicitude . The habits of the time affect all classes more or lessand
, however much we may philosophise on the matter , the fact stares us in the face , that the desires of the carnal appetite have to be satisfied , whatever else may be sacrificed . It is the universal practice , so far as my experience goes , and ifc has been rather large , at Lodges of Instruction to drink and smoke while bnsiness is progressing . The
incongruity of beer and divinity , the absolute profanity of combining drinking with the exposition of the most sublime system of morality , seem never to have struck tho minds of those who smoke and drink while performing or listening to the performance of a ritual the grandeur and sublimity of which cannot bo over-estimated . Why
what is forbidden in a regnlar Lodge is permitted and encouraged in a Lodge of Instrnction is a puzzle I cannot explain . I deplore the fact , and put its existence down to the spirit of self indulgence which in the present is so dangerously rife . Not onl y is tho habit tolerated , but , as yon say , if a brother does not drink , he runs tho risk of bein «
derided . Lodges of Instrnction should be schools to al ! intents and purposes , and while at work the mind should be drawn entirely to the lessons to be learned . The soul should be attuned to fche splendour of the ceremonies , and nought shonld be allowed to interfere with the contemplation of moral and divine truths , which aro
scattered liko gems in a noble setting . If brethren must drink and smoke , let the Lodge be called off , according ' tothe ritual in that case made and provided . Better still—shorten the hours of labour , and let thoso who wish for social enjoyment remain , while others not so inclined might retire . No one would be the worse for snch an
arrangement , but many would be gainers , and certainly the Institution would be put more in harmony with the genins of the Craft . The other evil you alludo to , namely , urging visitors to join Lodges of Instruction , has nofc struck mo very forcibly , although I havo soon
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what may be described aa the touting system freely indulged in . Ifc is only prudent and courteous to inform visitors npon what terms they could become members , and when thafc has been done they should bo left to their own free action . Ifc is a mistaken zeal to force membership , a practice that would be more honoured in th * breach than in the observance .
Now , Sir , after having had my grumble , I can turn fco the pleasing side of the subject . For some years past I have watched tho charity movement in connection with Lodges of Instruction with pride and pleasure . The weekly meetings are suited for the collection of aubscriptions , and fche machinery is ready fco hand for giving effect to
the charitable instincts of the brethren . Tho periodical ballots provide the necessary excitement , and the constant example affords the requisite stimulant . A brother might go through hia life without being able to get together ton guineas in ono sum , and sincerely lament his inability to help on the Charities connected wifch the
Order . Nearly all , however , can afford the customary weekly shilling , and in due time arrive at the happy consummation of being a life subscriber to one of the Institutions . Many continue to subscribe , until thoy havo obtained the same position wifch regard to the three Charities . And , after all , the money is not missed , while the
reward is beyond description . I am always pleased fco hear of these charitable associations , and welcome them , not only for fche good they do of themselves , but for the noble discipline of the heart , when the world , the flesh , and the devil strive so hard fco corrupt . With many thanks for past favours , I remain , Yours fraternally , WATCHMAN .
The Quarterly Communication
THE QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND B ROTHER , —I desire emphatically to endorse fche criticism of "A P AST MASTER " which appears in your issue of the 14 th inst ., upon the disgraceful mismanagement of the last meeting of Grand Lodge . I cannot conceive anything more calculated to
bring contempt upon what ought to be the most cherished exponent of the dignity and decorum of our Masonic assemblies . I think the main cause of all tho confusion and actual danger which characterised the struggle to enter tho Temple may be attributed to the nnwise arrangement of keeping the doors closed
until almost the last moment . Ifc seems to me that if the brethren , in thoir desire to be present , arrange to attend early , they should be allowed to proceed into the Temple as they arrive . If this simple course had been adopted , all fche unseemly confusion and the dangerous crowding would have been avoided .
There should be no such difficulty as thafc which was offered as an excuse , viz ., thafc the early attendance of fche officials could not be secured . I consider the suggestion of a ballot being taken in every Lodge a very valuable one . Such , a course would be infinitely preferable fco bringing fche proceedings of Grand Lodge into disrepute .
I am , Yours fraternally ,
The opening ceremony of the International Inventions Exhibition has been fixed by His Royal Highness tbe
Prince of Wales , President of the Exhibition , for Monday , the 4 th May .
On the day of the University Boat race the old civic barge , the "Maria Wood , " will be moored near the -winning post , at Mortlake . A limited number , who desire
to see the finish , -will be accommodated by Bros . Ritter and Clifford , of the Guildhall Tavern , at 15 / each . The menu states that hot soups and a cold collation will be supplied . A military band will be in attendance .
We are requested to state that on Friday , 27 th March , the ceremonies of Installation and Exaltation will be rehearsed in the Pythagorean Chapter of Improvement , No . 79 , by Companion E . J . B . Burnstead , P . Z . 548 , at the
Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich . The Chapter Avill be opened at seven p . m ., when the attendance of Principals and Past Principals is particularly requested .
Bro . Burnstead has rehearsed the above ceremonies for several years past , and therefore Ave hope to see a large attendance of brethren present on the occasion .
IIoiiovvAr ' s OINTMENT ATTD PIUS . —Diseases of Advanced Years . —The grand climacteric being passed , mankind passes to old age . Then the digestion becomes impaired , the nervous system grows feeble , and the physical powers become enervated . Now arises congestion of the liver , lungs , or head , followed by dropsy , asthma , or apoplexy , which frequently afflict and often destroy the aged . As the liver usually becomes torpid , its activity may speedily he revived by rubbing HoIIoway ' s Ointment thoroughly over tho pit of the stomach and right , side , at least twice a day , and taking tho Pills ao the same time . This treatment also disperses all other congestions by varying the parts rubbed according to the situations of the mischief .
ANOTHER PAST MASTER .