Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-05-29

LADIES' LITERARY .JL3G.9ZLN'E.
TO BEEpITED BY WILLIAM erppEs HUNT.
| IS believed, that a work, such as is here
IL proposed, viii be as useful, as it may be
rendered interesting. The science of Mason
ry is much more extensive and profound than
is generally imagined, and though there is
much which cannot, consistently with the re-
gulations of the order, be exhibited before the
public eye, there is also much which may with
propriety be Illustrated and enforced through
the medium of the press. There are, for ex-
ample, many emblems to be explained, many
beautiful illusions to be followed UP and ap-
piied, many moral precepts to be enforced, and
many sublime truths 10 be taught. How nt-
mefous md interesting are the passages of an
Gent history, both sacred and profane, which
may be quoted and applied, in a manner intel
hgible only to the well informed Mason How
many are the opportunities constantly present
ed, Tor urging the performance Of Masonic du-
ties, and illustrating the value of Masonic prin
ciples! periodical work, therefore, en-
bfacing variety of Original Essays, and ap-
proprlate Selections on these important topics,
can scarcely fail to be useful The Masonic
fraternity likewise has long felt the want of
proper medium for Communicating Masonic
Intelligence. Intercourse, it is true, is usually
maintained between the Grand Lodges and
Grand Chapters in the different parts of the
worldi butthe intelligence thus communicated
IS not so extensive, nor SO univ ersaliy dissent
mated among the brethren at large, as is GER
tainly desirable. We want a publication which
shall contain the history of Masonry, as it adj
vances in different parts of the world, which
shall furnish a faithful, record Of the encour
aSements it may meet with, the obstacles
against which may have to contend, the pow
er IT may display, and the prospects which may
be open before it.
AT least one half of the wotk now proposed
will be devoted to MASONRY, and will contain,
Original Essays on the History, Design, Pen
dency, and General Principles of the Order;
Comments, so far as they may with propriety
be made, on the several Degrees, with allu-
sions to the Lectures, and Explanations of the
Efnhiems; Selections from approved Masonic
Works, with Annotations ant Illustrations
Notices ofNew Publications on Masonry, which
may from time to time appear, with occasional
extracts; Applications of parts Of Ancient II IS
tory, both sacred and profane, to the Mysteries
and Traditions Of the Order; Masonic Odes,
Hymns, Songs, &c. Masonic Intelligence, en-
bfacing not only an account of the officers
from time to time elected, in tie several Grand |
Lodges and Grand Chapters throughout the !
tiers in the western country with notice of |
new lodges and chapters that may be establish |
ed; but also a statement of all those facts and
incidents, in every part OF the world, so fan as |
extensive correspondence can filrnsl, them,
which may be interesting to the Masonic Fra |
ternity, andtend to throw light on its condition}
and prospects.
The remainder of the work will be devoted |
to 1GENERAL LITEaArURE, and particularly to !
the amusement of the LADIES.
Thisdepartment wil..emhrace ESSAYS, Tales.
Anecdotes, Notices of interesting new works,
with abstracts of their contents and quotations
from them, Literary Intelligence, Poetry. &c.
No exertions will be wanting to fill it with the |
most useful and amusing articles, both original
and selected, and in making selections especial
carefwill be taken. to insert nothing which is
not at once rare and interesting.
As the Editor has devoted much of his time
to the acquisition of Masonic information, and |
as he has many facilities for obtaining valuable
articles, both masonic and literary, he fiatters |
hiniseifit maybe inhis power, with an adequate
patronage, to furnisha work satisfactory to the |
and suited to the taste of the female |
reader.
CONDITIONS
The Masonic .tiisceliany and Ladies Lsierarp
Magazine will be published monthly on fine |
paper. and with good type, in Octave Pam
phlets of 40 pages each, making, annually, a
volume of 48o pages, to which ge-
neral index and title page viii be furnished.
The price will be THREE DOLLARS a year, in
required on the delivery of the first
number.
No subscription will be received for less than
a year.
The first number viii appear. if sufficient
be afforded, on the second day
Of July, 1921.
Any person, who will procure, and pay for,
ten subscribers, shall be entitled to one copy
gratis.
Communications to the editor must be post
paid. \
Lexington. Ky. March 90, 1921.
GT Subscriptions received at this office, and
by DAVID PRlcKErT, at the post Office.