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Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1870, Vol. 29 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1870, Vol. 29 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1870, Vol. 29 Lodge of Sorrow, 55 Obituary, 888, 281 Louisiana, Grand Bodies of, 166 Origin of the term Freemason, 335 Lodges, C.D., 278 Oficers of Masonic Bodies in shanghai, China, 867 P. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1872, Vol. 31 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1872, Vol. 31 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1872, Vol. 31 Notwithstanding there are considerable variations in the language, some differences in the matter, and many corruptions in these manuscripts. There is a marked similarit of substance among them; showing that the Craft in the different shires whence the manuscripts were drawn, was moulded on the same general principles. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons Monthly Magazine, 1866, Vol. 25 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons Monthly Magazine, 1866, Vol. 25 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons Monthly Magazine, 1866, Vol. 25 Death of Hon. William B. Hubbard, 117. Death of William H. Adams, 157. Death Of Br. David Parker, 208. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1842, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1842, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-02-16 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1842, Vol. 1 The character and design of the Masonic Institution have seldom been more distinctly and accurately set forth, than in the above concise para graph from the pen of him who was, and will continue through all coming time to be, the first in the hearts of his countrymen. Few men have understood the nature and tendencies of Freemasonry better; and fewer still have loved it with a more enduring constancy. Washington associa ted himself with it, while yet a youth and withdrew only when summon ed to take his seat in the Grand Lodge whose convocation 'is eternal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1847, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1847, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1847, Vol. 7 M. E. Rev. Paul Dean, of Massachusetts, G. G. H. P. E. Joseph K. Stapleton, of Maryland, D. G. G. H. P. I. W. Crawford, of Connecticut, G. G. K. Ezra S. Barnum, of New York, G. G. S. Charles Gilman, of Baltimore, G. G. See'ry. Ed ward A. Raymond, of Boston, G. G. Trea Comp. Rev. Anson C. Clark, of Ohio, as G. G. Chaplain. Nathan B. Haswell, of Vermont, G. G. Marshal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1857, Vol. 16 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1857, Vol. 16 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1857, Vol. 16 The above is from the report of the committee of correspondence in the Grand Lodge of California, presented at the late annual communica tion of that Grand Body and is predicated on the address of the Grand Master 01' the Grand Lodge of this Commonwealth, December, 1855. The remark that btttfour reports were, in that year, received from the Dis triet Deputy Grand Masters, is certainly warranted by the terms of the address, and yet it docs not present the fact as it actually stood. 11 might have failed to do ao, had the precise words of the address been given, namely, l have received written reports from only four of the ten Dis triet Deputy Grand Masters. The reports referred to by the Grand Master were special and detailed reports, which he had, the year previous, requested the Deputies to make for his personal use, that he might thereby be enabled to lay before the Grand Lodge in his annual communication, more precise and particular information than he could otherwise do. Four only of the Deputies had complied with this request, in season for his purpose. It was this emission to which he referred, and intended to reprove. The usual reports and returns had, however, been made by all the Deputies before the address was delivered. But these did not give the details he wanted and had asked for. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 32 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 32 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-21 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 32 Alma 77 Ancient 91 Adams on Seward anti-masonry in Faneuil Hall, in 193 Ancient York Lodge, Lowell. 209 anti-masonry in the Legislature of Pennsylvania, in 1886. 225 Apron, The anti-masonry in Missouri. 809 Agitators in Philadelphia. 816 A. And A. Rite in Massachusetts. 829 Ancient Relics.. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1848, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1848, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1848, Vol. 7 IN presenting to our readers the sauna volume 01' this Magazine, and in asking for it the same favorable reception that has been extended to its predecessors, we should be recreant 10 our own sense of duty did we not avail ourselves of the opportunity thus afforded 10 acknowledge in suitable terms the generous support which the work from its commence ment has received at the hands of the Fraternity. Under their encourage ment it has grown up from the tender shoot to the sturdy oak, whose branch es are familiar to Brethren of every tongue and nation where civiliza tion has erected its standard and Masonry its altar. This is not a mere figure of speech. No periodical ever published in this country, has been favored with a wider circulation. It is literally true that the numbers are regularly read as they issue from the press, by subscribers in the four quarters of the globe! And however this fact may tell for the work, it Speaks well for Masonry. It shows that there is a community of senti ment - a sympathy of fellowship - a spirit of inquiry awake among the Brethren wherever dispersed over the universe. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1846, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1846, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1846, Vol. 5 Gives no better or brighter prospect than Portugal, although Freemasonry was known there earlier; for we find in the year 1727, the M. W. Grand Master, the Duke of Inchiquin, and Lord Coleraine, arranging the meetings of deputations to found Lodges in Gibraltar and Madrid; the year 1739 saw Lord Lovell appoint Captain Jacob Commerford as P. G. M. For Andalusia. The Pope, Clement the Twelfth, at this time governed the Papal States, and in accordance with his sys tem issued a decree, in 1737, against the Order, which was further strengthened by the edict of the followin year, namely, 1738, of Cardinal Firrao, and the pun ishment therein awarded or bein found guilty of practising Freemasonry, was confiscation and death. Not to e out Heroded by former edicts, Philip the Fifth, in 1740, declared the galleys for life, or punishment of death With torture, the award for Freemasons, a very large number of whom he had arrested and sentenced, as he had previously determmed, after undergoing a lengthened con finement in the prisons of the Inquisition. In spite of these tyrannical murders and inhuman proceedings, Freemasonry spread its branches far and wide, and numerous Lodges were in existence: scarcely a town was to be found without some acknowledged Brethren being therein. At this period, one of the greatest misfortunes that could befall the Craft through treachery (and scarcely equalled for villany and disregard of all honorable feeling or sanctity of an oath, is to be met with, ) occurred; thousands bad cause to curse the name of Peter Torrubia. This individual (the Inquisitor of Spain, ) havmg first made confession and re ceived absolution, entered the Order for the express purpose of betraying it, and of handin to the executioner the members, before he knew its merits or crimes. He joins in 1751, and immediately made himself acquainted With the entire ramifications of the Crafi, and names of subscribers; being unable to accuse them, he contented himself by naming for punishment members of ninetyseven Lodges, without any whatever: it Wlll at once be seen he was accuser, vitusa, and judge. He entire number was tortured on the rack. In 1751 Ben edict the Fourteenth, who is supposed to have been a Freemason, received the Ball of Clement, without putting it in force: but Ferdinand the Sixth followed it (2nd July by declaring Freemason to be high treason, and punishable With death, instigated thereto by Torrubia. Owever much the Spaniard ht have been desirous of following the dictates of charity, religion and brother y love, it is not to be supposed he could brave the certain malediction of the Inquisitor, whose secret spies and public hatred were known to be urging the destruction of every Member of the Craft; and the examples (if not public) were too frequent to allow any one with impunity to dare their power. Thus until the troops of France, by order of Na son in 1807, tool: possession of Spain, we have no meam of tracing our Or er; but Jose Bonaparte had been Grand Master of French Freemasons, and it is not at sl surprising that under his sway many new Lodges should have been formed, and the Grand Lodge of Madrid met in the Hall previous! Occupied by their enemies of the Inquisition. In 18l1, Joseph Bona. Parte 0 sined a superior Chapter for the hi her de race, which appear to be in dispensable in French Freemasonr Unti the fal of Napoleon, and the resto ration of Ferdinand the Seventh, al went well; but with the return of that mon arch came the restitution of the Jesuits, the reorganization of the holy Inquisition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1854, Vol. 13 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1854, Vol. 13 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1854, Vol. 13 We may be assured that a small Lodge, composed of worthy and excellent members, honorable, high minded and virtuous in their principles, faithful work men, and desirous of carrying into the world the spitit of our Institution, is far preferable and much more honored by the public, than a F raternity made up of a swarm, some of whom have no character in the community, and whose sole object was not to improve themselves in Masonry, but to promote their own in tercet or ambition. Had such caution always been used, we should never per haps, meet with decayed, degenerate M asons, from whose frailties we are obliged from sell-respect, to turn away with a blush, or in some cases with a tear. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1853, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1853, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1853, Vol. 12 There should be fewer teachers, or more reliable ones. Knowledge comes not by volition; neither does high position confer it.' Study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1864, Vol. 23 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1864, Vol. 23 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1864, Vol. 23 Evene', lll. Bro Addleecee 273 Expulsion of Edwin c. Bailey, 288 Expulsion ct unworthy Members, 350. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 6 IN the Introduction to the last volume, we gave our readers a pledge that, when completed, it should be truly and strictly Masonic. We ia dalge the confident belief that we have redeemed that pledge, and that the past volume contains such matter, and presented in such form, as to commend it to the regard and protection of the Fraternity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1863, Vol. 22 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles Whitlock Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1863, Vol. 22 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles Whitlock Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1863, Vol. 22 M39 and Tokens o the Ancient Masons, 9 Martin, Wm. C., death of 199 Masonic Anecdote. 109, 157 Masonic Burials, 281 Masonic Calendar, 153 Masonic Chit Chat, 32 64, 96. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3 by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3 written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3: November 1, 1843 October 1, 1844 Our cause is a universal one. We labor for a universal Brotherhood. We repudiate, as dangerous to the best interests of our Fraternity, every sentiment approaching to sectarianism, politics, sectional predilections. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1845, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1845, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, 1845, Vol. 4 That the Magazine has contributed, in some measure, to the attainment of this result, we have the assurances of intelligent Brethren in every section of the country. We may at least, without arrogating for it any undue credit, venture to say, that it has communicated intelligence, as to the condition of the Fraternity in different parts of the world, which could not probably have been obtained from any other source. It has, therefore, done some good in the past we trust it may continue to do good in the future. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Book Synopsis The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint) by : Charles W. Moore
Download or read book The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint) written by Charles W. Moore and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Vol. 10 An examination of the volume of the Magazine just closed, will exhibit the gratifying fact, that' our Institution has never held a higher position, in point of character and intelligence, than it does at the present moment nor has there ever been a time when it was under better management, more systematically organized, or more prosperous. Throughout the vast extent of our own highly favored country, new Lodges are daily coming into existence, while the rapid accession of members is wholly without precedent. Believing, as we do, that the influence of Masonry, like the influence of the higher principles of Christianity, on the moral and social character, is calculated to make men better and happier, we most heartily congratulate our Brethren on the encouraging prospect before us. But, in our rejoicings, it may be well to remember, that the hour of prosperity is frequently the hour of danger, - that the fairest flower produces the deadliest poison. Elated by success, we too often become careless and neglectful of the means by which success was acquired, and by which alone its continuance can be secured. To this source may be mainly attributed most of the adverse circumstances to which the Institution in this country has from time to time been subjected. The doors of our Lodges have sometimes swung too easily upon their hinges. The tyler has too often been found sleeping at his post. We are apt to forget that the strength of every society lies in the character and intelligence, not in the number of its members. Let this truth be inscribed in letters of living light over the chair of the Master of every Lodge in the country, and all may be well. Let its op posite obtain, as a rule of practice, and disastrous consequences, if not positive ruin, will inevitably follow. There are two other causes that have been fruitful of detriment to the Institution, to which it may not be out of place here to allude. The first is the want of proper care in the selection of the officers of the Lodges. On this point it will be sufficient to cite the rule, as given in the earliest Constitutions of the Order. It is as follows All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only that so the lords may be well served, the Brethren not put to shame, nor the Craft despised therefore, no Master nor Warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
