16 Jun 1869
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1869
Page
1
The fraternity across the county requests notices, items, and communications to enhance the craft column. It appeals for strict cooperation from friends to keep the feature valuable and interesting.
A compilation of regular Masonic publications with prices from multiple cities and publishers including Keystone Weekly National Freemason Evergreen Trowel Masonite Token Kentucky Free Mason Freemason's Magazine and The Freemason plus the Regular meetings notice for Freeport Lodge of Perfection on the second Wednesday of each month until further notice.
The Grand Lodge of Illinois reports the past year state resident membership 28,262 non-resident 1,967 total 80,229. It details entries total 8,971 initiates 2,526 fellows 1,296 passes 8,678 raised 3,572 admitted 1,046 restored 102 died 250 demitted 1,841 expelled 81 suspended 341 net increase 2,152.
The June issue of a Kentucky Masonic journal is praised for its broad appeal to the craft nationwide. It features Bro John A Williams on Dr John T Walsh criticisms of Masonry, noting Williams as president of Daughters' College Harrodsburg Ky and Walsh editor of Banner of Christ Newberne NC. The piece calls the article timely amid Chicago anti Masonry sentiment and suggests Williams has the stronger argument.
The Freemason of St Louis edited by Gouley and See concentrates on masonic subjects with zeal. A review contrasts Church of Rome versus Freemasonry and a continuation on balloting for membership by Pelot. The periodical emphasizes its authority in the craft section and avoids general literature.
The oldest Masonic publication in the country, Freemason's Monthly from Boston Mass enters its 25th volume. It opens with a discussion on wearing Masonic Jewelry and features Rev Br Makeaney on the timely Anti-Masonic crusaders. Editor Bro Chas W Moore is acclaimed as a leading Masonic jurist.
The June number of the Masonic Record from Nashville Tennessee is the second volume’s second issue. It features a lengthy Knights Templar history by Sir George S Blackie of Edinburgh and an article on Profanity with practical suggestions.
The new Masonic temple in Baltimore is nearly finished at an estimated cost of about half a million dollars and is planned for mid June completion. The Grand Lodge bans dedication ceremonies in the building, even for modest rooms, favoring discreet observances while preserving the Lodge as a place for Masonic labor.
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