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The Year That's Awa'.
THE YEAR THAT'S AWA' .
BEING fairly launched into the year 1892 we are now enabled to look back upon its predecessor , and regard the Masonic work of 1891 in a very different light to what has been possible hitherto , when we have had nothing but suppositions and possibilities to deal with , and all sorts of contingencies to provide for . Now we are face to face
with realities , and looking back on the past it is satisfactory to know we can dismiss it—in a Masonic sense at least—as a great success . The progress of Freemasonry in England during the past year has been of a most satisfactory character , and although we have had to chronicle some items of a painful nature , yet , on the whole , the year just concluded presents a picture which must be very
gratifying to every member of the Order who cares to contemplate it , and regard it in its entirety . One of the most pleasing features of the past year is the continued support accorded to Freemasonry by the leaders of the land . Not only have we the Heir to the Throne at our head , but other members of the Eoyal Family have taken a personal and prominent
interest in our doings , and shown by the force of example a pattern worthy of imitation by members of the Order throughout the jurisdiction . Their efforts , moreover , have been warmly seconded and endorsed by many other leading members of society , and much as we may hear urged in support of tho theory that in Freemasonry all men are equal , there is no
gainsaying the fact that the support given to its principles and actions -by those high in power , places it far and above any similar organization , and carries it beyond the reach of adverse criticism or ridicule . Looking at the Benevolent aspect of the Order , 1891 compares favourably with any of its predecessors , and will stand out prominently for all time
as an exemplification of what it is possible to do when enthusiasm and energy are properly aroused in a good cause . Elsewhere , in our present issue , we give a summary of the actual receipts of the three great Charities of English Freemasonry , and a record of the grants made at the monthly meetings of the Board of Benevolence , from which it will be
seen that the Craft contributed no less a sum than £ 71 , 650 during the year , through these four sources alone , on behalf of the widow , the orphan , and the distressed Craftsman . These figures , however , could be very materially increased were it possible to add details of the grants made by different provincial iuncts ior
similar purposes , which system of affording aid has met with considerable success and support during the past year , as we have , on more than one occasion , specially noticed . Freemasonry , taken in its entirety , has made considerable progress and advancement during 1891 , and we can only hope that the future will be as satisfactory in this respect , for it is proverbial that
The Year That's Awa'.
as Freemasonry advances and spreads its influence on the world , so also does good feeling and fraternal regard increase , not only among those who take a prominent part in promoting the welfare of Freemasonry , but also among those who are brought into close commune with members of the Order , or who take an interest in watching the progress of human events , and imitate , as far as lies in their power , all the good which cornea prominently under their
notice . And now a word as to the future . We start the year with a vacancy in the office of Grand Secretary , which will cause some amount of speculation and excitement in various quarters for some little time , until , in fact , a formal announcement is made as to who shall succeed to the important post held during the last twelve years by the late Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , whose death , on Christmas day , is recorded
in another column . Who is to be the new Grand Secretary ? will be the Masonic question of the hour , and , for a time at least , it will quite put into the shade all consideration of the almost equally attractive matter—the filling of the office of Grand Treasurer , which , as our readers are aware , will this year be contested , two brethren having been nominated at the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge for the coveted appointment . Naturally , speculation is already rife as to the , qualifications of
brethren in various parts of the country for the Secretaryship , and it is natural to expect a very large number of distinguished Masons will , directly or indirectly , be put forward as something in the form of candidates . The appointment itself rests with the Grand Master , but in these matters it is easy to imagine that the claims of many will be considered , and carefully weighed by the advisers of the Grand Master , ere the Princo of Wales makes the formal announcement of a successor in the executive
omee oi the Crait . As regards the Charities of the Order , the year 1892 opens with a most gratifying outlook , and there is no reason to expect anything but satisfactory answers to the appeals periodically made to the Craft on behalf of the great Institutions . The celebration of the Jubilee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will be the first matter for consideration in this direction , and with the support
already promised on behalf of this celebration ^ only one result is possible—a grand success . The Deputy Grand Master of England has promised to preside at the Festival , and he will have the support of such a band of Stewards as will prevent all idea of failure on this most important anniversary . Doubtless the Girls' and the Boys' Schools " will subsequently
receive a fair share of support , but they will hardly begrudge having to give the place of honour for the yea , r to their younger confrere on the special occasion of its Jubilee—a celebration which it is universally hoped will prove far and away the most satisfactory ever known in the annals of Freemasonry .
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The Year That's Awa'.
THE YEAR THAT'S AWA' .
BEING fairly launched into the year 1892 we are now enabled to look back upon its predecessor , and regard the Masonic work of 1891 in a very different light to what has been possible hitherto , when we have had nothing but suppositions and possibilities to deal with , and all sorts of contingencies to provide for . Now we are face to face
with realities , and looking back on the past it is satisfactory to know we can dismiss it—in a Masonic sense at least—as a great success . The progress of Freemasonry in England during the past year has been of a most satisfactory character , and although we have had to chronicle some items of a painful nature , yet , on the whole , the year just concluded presents a picture which must be very
gratifying to every member of the Order who cares to contemplate it , and regard it in its entirety . One of the most pleasing features of the past year is the continued support accorded to Freemasonry by the leaders of the land . Not only have we the Heir to the Throne at our head , but other members of the Eoyal Family have taken a personal and prominent
interest in our doings , and shown by the force of example a pattern worthy of imitation by members of the Order throughout the jurisdiction . Their efforts , moreover , have been warmly seconded and endorsed by many other leading members of society , and much as we may hear urged in support of tho theory that in Freemasonry all men are equal , there is no
gainsaying the fact that the support given to its principles and actions -by those high in power , places it far and above any similar organization , and carries it beyond the reach of adverse criticism or ridicule . Looking at the Benevolent aspect of the Order , 1891 compares favourably with any of its predecessors , and will stand out prominently for all time
as an exemplification of what it is possible to do when enthusiasm and energy are properly aroused in a good cause . Elsewhere , in our present issue , we give a summary of the actual receipts of the three great Charities of English Freemasonry , and a record of the grants made at the monthly meetings of the Board of Benevolence , from which it will be
seen that the Craft contributed no less a sum than £ 71 , 650 during the year , through these four sources alone , on behalf of the widow , the orphan , and the distressed Craftsman . These figures , however , could be very materially increased were it possible to add details of the grants made by different provincial iuncts ior
similar purposes , which system of affording aid has met with considerable success and support during the past year , as we have , on more than one occasion , specially noticed . Freemasonry , taken in its entirety , has made considerable progress and advancement during 1891 , and we can only hope that the future will be as satisfactory in this respect , for it is proverbial that
The Year That's Awa'.
as Freemasonry advances and spreads its influence on the world , so also does good feeling and fraternal regard increase , not only among those who take a prominent part in promoting the welfare of Freemasonry , but also among those who are brought into close commune with members of the Order , or who take an interest in watching the progress of human events , and imitate , as far as lies in their power , all the good which cornea prominently under their
notice . And now a word as to the future . We start the year with a vacancy in the office of Grand Secretary , which will cause some amount of speculation and excitement in various quarters for some little time , until , in fact , a formal announcement is made as to who shall succeed to the important post held during the last twelve years by the late Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , whose death , on Christmas day , is recorded
in another column . Who is to be the new Grand Secretary ? will be the Masonic question of the hour , and , for a time at least , it will quite put into the shade all consideration of the almost equally attractive matter—the filling of the office of Grand Treasurer , which , as our readers are aware , will this year be contested , two brethren having been nominated at the last Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge for the coveted appointment . Naturally , speculation is already rife as to the , qualifications of
brethren in various parts of the country for the Secretaryship , and it is natural to expect a very large number of distinguished Masons will , directly or indirectly , be put forward as something in the form of candidates . The appointment itself rests with the Grand Master , but in these matters it is easy to imagine that the claims of many will be considered , and carefully weighed by the advisers of the Grand Master , ere the Princo of Wales makes the formal announcement of a successor in the executive
omee oi the Crait . As regards the Charities of the Order , the year 1892 opens with a most gratifying outlook , and there is no reason to expect anything but satisfactory answers to the appeals periodically made to the Craft on behalf of the great Institutions . The celebration of the Jubilee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will be the first matter for consideration in this direction , and with the support
already promised on behalf of this celebration ^ only one result is possible—a grand success . The Deputy Grand Master of England has promised to preside at the Festival , and he will have the support of such a band of Stewards as will prevent all idea of failure on this most important anniversary . Doubtless the Girls' and the Boys' Schools " will subsequently
receive a fair share of support , but they will hardly begrudge having to give the place of honour for the yea , r to their younger confrere on the special occasion of its Jubilee—a celebration which it is universally hoped will prove far and away the most satisfactory ever known in the annals of Freemasonry .