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Monthly Masonic Summary.

Monthly Masonic Summary .

WE have nothing to report this month except the oiiAvarcl jirogress of our Craft . On every side of us UOAV loclges are springing up , and the Freemason of October 13 th recorded the consecration of three Lodges in consecutive order on our Roll , Nos . 1713 , 1714 , 1715 . This , perhaps an unprecedented coincidence , is not without its meaning to those AVIIO carefully note Avhat is going on amongst us .

Though some look upon the rapid increase of English Masonry as an evil , more or less , indeed Ave hold on the contrary that it is a great good in many Avays . Though not unattended with draAvbacks , as is everything of earthit clearlis not

, y to he condemned in itself , and is a not inconsiderable " factor " in the greater question of the onward progress of the beneficial principles of pleasant toleration and humanitarian benevolence . Yes , we say , " Prosper the Art . "

ihe Girls' and the Boys' Schools have had their half-yearl y elections , ancl have manifested as usual a numerous list of candidates , and a small proportion of elected pupils . Both institutions are being enlarged , and in 1878 wo shall have 200 girls and 200 boys under careful training .

We mentioned last month Bro . Emra Ho hues' little Volume of Tales , and Ave wish to commend it to the notice and approval of our brotherhood . ihW ^' k wiU repay P emsal > is creditllJie to all concerned in its production ,

Monthly Masonic Summary.

and as an act of Masonic kindness , as Avell as an effort of Masonic literature deserves the liberal patronage of a large circle of readers .

Work Of The Craft.

WORK OF THE CRAFT .

BY MAKSIIALL B . SMITH , GRAXD MASTER ' OE N . J . A nobler Avork than this Ave need not seek : To Aveld the broken links , to make the

chain—As at the first—entire . The mystic Avord to speak That binds in loving felloivship , again , Brother to Brother ; stays the impassioned Avord ; Calms the fierce billoAvs , erst hi fury stirred .

The friendl y deed , in kindliness' to do ; Covering , with love ' s fair mantle , many a stain , And sin , and scar ; relieving pain ; Aiding tho needy , all our life-Avay through ;

With GOD our helper , and our watchivord PEACE , Toiling and loving , until labour cease , And filled is all the outline of the Master ' s plan—The Fatherhood of God , the Brotherhood

of Man . —Freemason ' s Repository . N

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Monthly Masonic Summary. Article 1
WORK OF THE CRAFT. Article 1
THE ORIGIN AND REFERENCES OF THE HERMESIAN SPURIOUS FREEMASONRY. Article 2
OBJECTS , ADVANTAGES, AND PLEASURES OF SCIENCE. Article 3
THE SHADOWS OF EVENING. Article 7
THE ADVENTURES OF DON PASQUALE. Article 8
THE OTHER SIDE. Article 11
THE WORK OF NATURE IN THE MONTHS. Article 11
CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS' SOCIETY. Article 16
CONTEMPORARY LETTERS ON THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. Article 17
SONNET. Article 18
LOST AND SAVED ; OR NELLIE POWERS, THE MISSIONARY'S DAUGHTER. Article 18
MAIMOUNE. Article 22
Reviews. Article 25
SOME ORIGINAL LETTERS. Article 28
DEAR HEART MINE. Article 35
Forgotten Stories. Article 35
HEE LITTLE SHOE. Article 41
NOTES ON LITERATURE , SCIENCE AND ART. Article 41
MY LORD THE KING; Article 44
LIGHT. Article 48
DOUBLE ACROSTIC. Article 48
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Monthly Masonic Summary.

Monthly Masonic Summary .

WE have nothing to report this month except the oiiAvarcl jirogress of our Craft . On every side of us UOAV loclges are springing up , and the Freemason of October 13 th recorded the consecration of three Lodges in consecutive order on our Roll , Nos . 1713 , 1714 , 1715 . This , perhaps an unprecedented coincidence , is not without its meaning to those AVIIO carefully note Avhat is going on amongst us .

Though some look upon the rapid increase of English Masonry as an evil , more or less , indeed Ave hold on the contrary that it is a great good in many Avays . Though not unattended with draAvbacks , as is everything of earthit clearlis not

, y to he condemned in itself , and is a not inconsiderable " factor " in the greater question of the onward progress of the beneficial principles of pleasant toleration and humanitarian benevolence . Yes , we say , " Prosper the Art . "

ihe Girls' and the Boys' Schools have had their half-yearl y elections , ancl have manifested as usual a numerous list of candidates , and a small proportion of elected pupils . Both institutions are being enlarged , and in 1878 wo shall have 200 girls and 200 boys under careful training .

We mentioned last month Bro . Emra Ho hues' little Volume of Tales , and Ave wish to commend it to the notice and approval of our brotherhood . ihW ^' k wiU repay P emsal > is creditllJie to all concerned in its production ,

Monthly Masonic Summary.

and as an act of Masonic kindness , as Avell as an effort of Masonic literature deserves the liberal patronage of a large circle of readers .

Work Of The Craft.

WORK OF THE CRAFT .

BY MAKSIIALL B . SMITH , GRAXD MASTER ' OE N . J . A nobler Avork than this Ave need not seek : To Aveld the broken links , to make the

chain—As at the first—entire . The mystic Avord to speak That binds in loving felloivship , again , Brother to Brother ; stays the impassioned Avord ; Calms the fierce billoAvs , erst hi fury stirred .

The friendl y deed , in kindliness' to do ; Covering , with love ' s fair mantle , many a stain , And sin , and scar ; relieving pain ; Aiding tho needy , all our life-Avay through ;

With GOD our helper , and our watchivord PEACE , Toiling and loving , until labour cease , And filled is all the outline of the Master ' s plan—The Fatherhood of God , the Brotherhood

of Man . —Freemason ' s Repository . N

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