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This should not Jpe so . I think that my Brother in Canada should be treated as we do a valued correspondent from whom we are continually deriving much benefit — much gain ; that my Brother in England should be treated likewise as one who is near of kin , and whose welfare is dear to our heart , and whose
success can but add lustre to our name . It seems to me that all the social amenities of life should be centered in the ruling member of that body , whose very existence depends upon the fidelity with which such are manifested and carried out , and that discourtesy to a Brother should be a crime of such heinous magnitude that nothing less than a severance from the Craft should be deemed a fitting punishment for its perpetration !
Yet , what do we see ? Nineteen out of twenty letters lying upon a table unanswered ! Brethren treated with the contempt due only to those who servilely cringe for mercy after favours have been basely perverted ! Receipts ( certificates ) denied for years after moneys have been paid , and to the injury of those who have parted with their silver—for that which must appear to them base coin ; and a variety of other offences , " quae nunc scribere longum est !" Where is the heart that does not burn to avenge such stains upon the Masonic shield ?—a shield that has always been dazzling to the eye of the uninitiated
as polished steel in the sun to the optics of poor weak mortal . Where is the cheek that does not blush for the indignities perpetrated in the name of all that is most upright and honourable ? To their credit be it said , the Masons of England have responded to the appeals of their injured Canadian Brethren , have exonerated them from all blame in the extreme step they have taken , and have put shoulder to shoulder to support them in the righteous opposition they have made to the aggressions and inroads of cliquism and misuse of power in high places .
The future progress of the Grand Lodge is watched , and lynx-eyed numbers are scanning every move and reform set on foot , which , I trust , having hones y and fearlessly worked its way , will render unnecessary any more disquietings , Leavings in the bosom of the Craft , or convulsive twitchings of any of the more remote members . That such a desideratum may be accomplished as is now wished for , every Mason in the Grand Lodge dominions will heartily and fervently say , " So mote it be . "—I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours most fraternally , Dudley , April 21 , 1856 . Libertas .
Reviews Of New Books.
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS .
a I heard thy Fate without a Tear , " ballad , and " I saw thee Weep , " ballad , the words by Lobd Bvhon , the music by Maiua B . Merest . London : Hawes , 7 , Adelphi Terrace . —The name of Miss Maria B . Hawes has attained too wide a celebrity , both as a musical composer and as one of our most attractive vocalists , to need further
[ Press of matter compels our omission of Reviews for the present month . ]
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observation upon these recent productions of her genius , than , to remark that they fully maintain her claims upon the admiration oi the musical world . The style is effective , and the music and words strikingly and happily blended , so as to charm the ear and judgment equally .
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Untitled Article
This should not Jpe so . I think that my Brother in Canada should be treated as we do a valued correspondent from whom we are continually deriving much benefit — much gain ; that my Brother in England should be treated likewise as one who is near of kin , and whose welfare is dear to our heart , and whose
success can but add lustre to our name . It seems to me that all the social amenities of life should be centered in the ruling member of that body , whose very existence depends upon the fidelity with which such are manifested and carried out , and that discourtesy to a Brother should be a crime of such heinous magnitude that nothing less than a severance from the Craft should be deemed a fitting punishment for its perpetration !
Yet , what do we see ? Nineteen out of twenty letters lying upon a table unanswered ! Brethren treated with the contempt due only to those who servilely cringe for mercy after favours have been basely perverted ! Receipts ( certificates ) denied for years after moneys have been paid , and to the injury of those who have parted with their silver—for that which must appear to them base coin ; and a variety of other offences , " quae nunc scribere longum est !" Where is the heart that does not burn to avenge such stains upon the Masonic shield ?—a shield that has always been dazzling to the eye of the uninitiated
as polished steel in the sun to the optics of poor weak mortal . Where is the cheek that does not blush for the indignities perpetrated in the name of all that is most upright and honourable ? To their credit be it said , the Masons of England have responded to the appeals of their injured Canadian Brethren , have exonerated them from all blame in the extreme step they have taken , and have put shoulder to shoulder to support them in the righteous opposition they have made to the aggressions and inroads of cliquism and misuse of power in high places .
The future progress of the Grand Lodge is watched , and lynx-eyed numbers are scanning every move and reform set on foot , which , I trust , having hones y and fearlessly worked its way , will render unnecessary any more disquietings , Leavings in the bosom of the Craft , or convulsive twitchings of any of the more remote members . That such a desideratum may be accomplished as is now wished for , every Mason in the Grand Lodge dominions will heartily and fervently say , " So mote it be . "—I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours most fraternally , Dudley , April 21 , 1856 . Libertas .
Reviews Of New Books.
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS .
a I heard thy Fate without a Tear , " ballad , and " I saw thee Weep , " ballad , the words by Lobd Bvhon , the music by Maiua B . Merest . London : Hawes , 7 , Adelphi Terrace . —The name of Miss Maria B . Hawes has attained too wide a celebrity , both as a musical composer and as one of our most attractive vocalists , to need further
[ Press of matter compels our omission of Reviews for the present month . ]
MUSIC
observation upon these recent productions of her genius , than , to remark that they fully maintain her claims upon the admiration oi the musical world . The style is effective , and the music and words strikingly and happily blended , so as to charm the ear and judgment equally .