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Masonic Notes And Queries.
FREEMASONS IN THE INTERIOR OE AUSTRALIA . In "Explorations in Australia , " page 213 , we read that when within 19 deg . of the equator , Stuart was visited by some friendly natives , among whom he was startled to find one a Freemason : " After some time , and having conferred with his two sonshe turned
, round , and surprised me by giving me one of the Masonic signs . I looked at him steadily ; he repeated it , and so did his two sons . I then returned it , which seemed to please them much , the old man patting me on the shoulder , and stroking down my beard . "JOHN KINGSTON .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
The Editor is not responsible for the opiiiions expressed 6 _ r Correspondents . CESAKEE LODGE . 10 THE BDIXOK OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AlfD MASONIC MIS-OB . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — In the report of a meeting of the Cesaree Lodge , printed in your
MAGAZINE of to-day , it is stated that an exact copy is given of the letter of the Prov . Grand Master . Excuse my saying that there is a little error here . I intended that it should be an exact copy , but your printer has taken upon himself to correct false
orthography and other mistakes in about a dozen instances , besides inserting numerous stops which were not in the original or in my manuscript * . There is still quite enough remaining to justify the remark that it is an " extraordinary document ; " but had my wishes been
attended to , this would have appeared much more palpable , and the letter would have been much less intelligible than it is . Tours faithfully aud fraternally , THE KEPORTER . Jersey , December 23 rd , 1865 .
Charity Stewards.
CHARITY STEWARDS .
TO THE EDITOK OF THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIItKOB . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Under the above heading a letter appeared in the last number of your publication , which , from the kindliness of its tone , the good feeling evinced towards the Charities of our Order generallaud more especiallfrom the interest
y , y manifested in the success of the efforts now being made on behalf of the Boys' School demands from me an immediate reply . My regret is , that I am unacquainted with the writer with whom I should be only too happy to have direct correspondence . Under these circumstances , I must rely on your goodness to
allow me to use your columns as a medium of communication . The time-honoured custom of conveying to the members of the Craft the position and wants of our Charities by means of printed circulars addressed to the W . Masters of lodges in anticipation of the
respective Annual Festivals , is one that could hardly be dispeused with , though I fear , in very many instauces , it can only be regarded as a " waste of printing and postage , " owing to the prejudice against printed communications , and the reluctance on the
part of many Secretaries of lodges to intrude upon the patience of the brethren present by reading them . I am sure , however , if the matter were well considered , this reluctance would soon cease , and it would be felt that these circulars are deserving of attentive consideration , inasmuch as they set before the members of the Craft—who cannot be more effectually
addressed than when in open lodge assembled—in a condensed form , the requirements , objects , and position of the Institution on whose behalf the appeal is made . I am quite ready to admit that the circular would be improved by the addition of the information as to the responsibilities and duties of Stewards , and .,
so far as I am concerned , I will undertake that the annual circular from this Institution shall , for the future , contain such information . I feel deeply indebted to " Beta" for the hint , and , in the same spirit , shall always most thankfully acknowledge suggestions or advicethe object of which is to facilitate
, the means of touching the hearts and opening the purses of the enormous numbers of our brethren who have yet to be awakened to a due appreciation of the value of our noble Institutions , and to a practical sense of their duties in relation thereto To showhoweverthat the information in question
, , has not been overlooked , I inclose a copy of a card which I have largely distributed in the course of my various provincial visits , and which I hope you will be good enough to print at tbe end of this letter .
I trust no brother will be deterred from accepting the office of Steward , and thereby lending most valuable aid in the good work of Masonic Charity , by the fear of being unable to rival the results of the labours of others . Just as the widow ' s mite cast into the treasury was regarded as of equal value with the
princely donation , so the assistance rendered by the humblest worker is equally valued with the splendid contributions raised by the distinguished and influential . The heart that prompts the work beats equally warm in the one as in the other ; the desire to do good is equally strong , but the same opportunity
occurreth not to all . Spheres of usefulness differ in every respect , and it cannot he expected that equal zeal will always produce equal results . On the occasions of the anniversary festivals of this institution during the last four or five years , I have received lists from individual Stewardsvarying from £ 4 < to £ 320 and lists
, , from the united exertions of Stewards from a province varying from £ 40 to -81 , 500 . Let everyone who feels within himself the wish , aud , recognising the reality of his obligations as a Mason , is impressed with the duty to minister to the distresses of them " of the household of faith" set himself heartily to the taskgive as
, , liberally as his means will justify him in giving , and use his best endeavours to induce others to do the same , without thinking of the comparative result of his exertions ancl of those of others . At the same
time I would do everything in my power to stimulate rivalry , to induce Stewards to emulate each other in the production of the richest fruit , and I know that those who have been the largest donors , would be glad to be excited to fresh efforts , by seeing themselves eclipsed by new labours in the vineyard . There is a mine of wealth in the Craft yet unworked . * the lodes extend hither and thither , and remain yet to be cut . Notably in some Provincial Grand Lodges ancl in many private lodges there are
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
FREEMASONS IN THE INTERIOR OE AUSTRALIA . In "Explorations in Australia , " page 213 , we read that when within 19 deg . of the equator , Stuart was visited by some friendly natives , among whom he was startled to find one a Freemason : " After some time , and having conferred with his two sonshe turned
, round , and surprised me by giving me one of the Masonic signs . I looked at him steadily ; he repeated it , and so did his two sons . I then returned it , which seemed to please them much , the old man patting me on the shoulder , and stroking down my beard . "JOHN KINGSTON .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
The Editor is not responsible for the opiiiions expressed 6 _ r Correspondents . CESAKEE LODGE . 10 THE BDIXOK OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AlfD MASONIC MIS-OB . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — In the report of a meeting of the Cesaree Lodge , printed in your
MAGAZINE of to-day , it is stated that an exact copy is given of the letter of the Prov . Grand Master . Excuse my saying that there is a little error here . I intended that it should be an exact copy , but your printer has taken upon himself to correct false
orthography and other mistakes in about a dozen instances , besides inserting numerous stops which were not in the original or in my manuscript * . There is still quite enough remaining to justify the remark that it is an " extraordinary document ; " but had my wishes been
attended to , this would have appeared much more palpable , and the letter would have been much less intelligible than it is . Tours faithfully aud fraternally , THE KEPORTER . Jersey , December 23 rd , 1865 .
Charity Stewards.
CHARITY STEWARDS .
TO THE EDITOK OF THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIItKOB . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Under the above heading a letter appeared in the last number of your publication , which , from the kindliness of its tone , the good feeling evinced towards the Charities of our Order generallaud more especiallfrom the interest
y , y manifested in the success of the efforts now being made on behalf of the Boys' School demands from me an immediate reply . My regret is , that I am unacquainted with the writer with whom I should be only too happy to have direct correspondence . Under these circumstances , I must rely on your goodness to
allow me to use your columns as a medium of communication . The time-honoured custom of conveying to the members of the Craft the position and wants of our Charities by means of printed circulars addressed to the W . Masters of lodges in anticipation of the
respective Annual Festivals , is one that could hardly be dispeused with , though I fear , in very many instauces , it can only be regarded as a " waste of printing and postage , " owing to the prejudice against printed communications , and the reluctance on the
part of many Secretaries of lodges to intrude upon the patience of the brethren present by reading them . I am sure , however , if the matter were well considered , this reluctance would soon cease , and it would be felt that these circulars are deserving of attentive consideration , inasmuch as they set before the members of the Craft—who cannot be more effectually
addressed than when in open lodge assembled—in a condensed form , the requirements , objects , and position of the Institution on whose behalf the appeal is made . I am quite ready to admit that the circular would be improved by the addition of the information as to the responsibilities and duties of Stewards , and .,
so far as I am concerned , I will undertake that the annual circular from this Institution shall , for the future , contain such information . I feel deeply indebted to " Beta" for the hint , and , in the same spirit , shall always most thankfully acknowledge suggestions or advicethe object of which is to facilitate
, the means of touching the hearts and opening the purses of the enormous numbers of our brethren who have yet to be awakened to a due appreciation of the value of our noble Institutions , and to a practical sense of their duties in relation thereto To showhoweverthat the information in question
, , has not been overlooked , I inclose a copy of a card which I have largely distributed in the course of my various provincial visits , and which I hope you will be good enough to print at tbe end of this letter .
I trust no brother will be deterred from accepting the office of Steward , and thereby lending most valuable aid in the good work of Masonic Charity , by the fear of being unable to rival the results of the labours of others . Just as the widow ' s mite cast into the treasury was regarded as of equal value with the
princely donation , so the assistance rendered by the humblest worker is equally valued with the splendid contributions raised by the distinguished and influential . The heart that prompts the work beats equally warm in the one as in the other ; the desire to do good is equally strong , but the same opportunity
occurreth not to all . Spheres of usefulness differ in every respect , and it cannot he expected that equal zeal will always produce equal results . On the occasions of the anniversary festivals of this institution during the last four or five years , I have received lists from individual Stewardsvarying from £ 4 < to £ 320 and lists
, , from the united exertions of Stewards from a province varying from £ 40 to -81 , 500 . Let everyone who feels within himself the wish , aud , recognising the reality of his obligations as a Mason , is impressed with the duty to minister to the distresses of them " of the household of faith" set himself heartily to the taskgive as
, , liberally as his means will justify him in giving , and use his best endeavours to induce others to do the same , without thinking of the comparative result of his exertions ancl of those of others . At the same
time I would do everything in my power to stimulate rivalry , to induce Stewards to emulate each other in the production of the richest fruit , and I know that those who have been the largest donors , would be glad to be excited to fresh efforts , by seeing themselves eclipsed by new labours in the vineyard . There is a mine of wealth in the Craft yet unworked . * the lodes extend hither and thither , and remain yet to be cut . Notably in some Provincial Grand Lodges ancl in many private lodges there are