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Projected Extension Of The Girls' School.
auction it would fetch between £ 2 , 000 and £ 2 , 500 . Can this bo contradicted ? If so , why is it not done ? Conciliation would be much the better course for all to pursue , and if each side agreed to discuss tho various points calmly and thoroughly , we believe ono would willingly give Avay to the other rather than allow a continuance of a strife
which must be pronounced on all sides as likely to materially affect the future oE the Institution . As Bro . Clabon said , the question to be considered was—whether it was desirable to buy tho property ? to which wo add another , — is the price asked a fair one for the Institution to pay ?
Surely it should not be impossible for theso two questions to be satisfactorily disposed of . Wo trust that at tho adjourned meeting , which is fixed for Saturday next , the
24 th instant , the subject will be amicably settled , and that all who have taken a part in the discussion will again unite in thoir efforts to promote the interests of tho Girls ' School .
The Election Of Secretaries To The Masonic Institutions.
THE ELECTION OF SECRETARIES TO THE MASONIC INSTITUTIONS .
AT tho time of the election of a Secretary to the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls in 1878 , to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Bro . Little , considerable discussion took placo as to tho advisability of continuing the restriction making it compulsory for voters to personally deliver their ballot papers at tho place of polling .
As was pointed out at the time , this law virtually has the effect of placing the electioa entirely in the hands of the London brethren , the expense both in money and time entailed by a visit to the metropolis practically shutting out the Provincial members . When it ia taken into
consideration that upwards of one-half of tho subscriptions year by year contributed to our Charities are sent by country brethren , it must be admitted that the law operates somewhat unfairly . The post of Secretary is one of the most , even if not the most , important in connection with
the Institutions , and for this reason the whole of the contributors should have an equal voice in the election . Since the question was raised in 1878 , measures have been taken to remove the restrictions both as regards the Boys' and the Girls' Institutions . On motions duly given it has been
decided that for tho future the election of Secretary shall bo conducted in a similar manner to that observed in tho election of children to the Schools—that is , by ballot papers , which , when signed by the voter , may bo presented , on his or her behalf , by any member of the General
Committee , - thus avoiding the trouble of a personal attendance at London or Avherever the poll may be taken . Wo trust it may be some time before it will bo needful to put this new law into practical use , as all wish the three brethren who now fill the position of
Secretaries to the Institutions health and strength to continue their labours for many years to come ; but as it is certain that at some time or other it will be
necessary to elect successors , it is as well that proper arrangements Toe made beforehand . We look upon this change as one that was greatly needed , and feel sure it will conduce to the welfare of the Institutions . On one
point alone the alteration is justifiable , —it will be the means of forming another connecting link between the brethren of London , and those of the Provinces , who have hitherto—and we trust always will continue to compete with each other as to who shall do the most for tho Charities . On a question
of so much importance to the whole body of Subscribers us the choice of a Secretary , it is but natural that all who are interested should desire to express an opinion , and they are entitled to every consideration which will enable them to do so . When large bodies of supporters of an Institution find
themselves shut out from the exercise of what they consider their just rig hts in connection therewith , they naturally take less interest in the welfare of the undertaking , and as a consequence the subscriptions fall off . There is a widespread feeling in many of the Provinces that local Charities
may be established , and successfully carried on , independently of those in London . At present these local efforts have been directed with a view of helping in the good work carried on by the ' central Charities , without any rivalry or
opposition , but if restrictions such aa that which used to exist on the question of voting for Secretary are allowed to continue , it will speedily be found that the local Institutions will receive the wholo of the support of the
The Election Of Secretaries To The Masonic Institutions.
brethren of their immediate neighbourhoods , instead of being , as they aro considered at present , of secondary importance . To prevent the chance of a withdrawal on the part of the Provincial brethren from tho maintenance of the central Charities , every concession which can
reasonably be accorded should bo mado by the London members to the Provincials , who , be it remembered , labour under great disadvantage by reason of the distance at which they reside from the point of action . The slightest sign of a breach between the two sections should be at once stamped
out . At the Quarterly Court of the Girls' School , held on Saturday , the question as to how tho elections should bo conducted in the future again camo under the notice of the brethren assembled , the voto altering the rules so as to
admit of ballotting Avithout personal attendance , Avhich was passed at tho last Court , on the proposition of Bro . Birch , being a part of the minutes offered for confirmation . As will be seen from tho report which appears on another page , Bro . A . E . Gladwell moved tho non-confirmation of so
much thereof as related to this subject , his reason for doing so being , that he considered the matter should be left in the hands of the House Committee , who from their personal acquaintance Avith the duties of the
Secretary Avere , he thought , far moro competent to select a brother fit for tho office than brethren residing at a distance , and Avho perhaps might never havo occasion for personal communication with tho officer appointed . We admit that brethren whoso official duties in connection Avith the
Institutions bring them into almost daily intercourse Avith tho Secretary would doubtless bo the best judges of tho man thoy Avould like to fill the post , but it must be remembered that tho Secretaries are not appointed solely for their ability to prepare the work for the various
Committees , but rather to bring the claims of the Charities under the notice of the Craft at large , and secure subscriptions to enable the good Avork to be continued . As the future of the Charities in a measure depends on the ability of the Secretaries , there should be no
restriction Avhich would act prejudicially to any particular candidate for the post . Another argument used by Bro . Gladwell Avas , that a brother from a distant Province might , by the combined efforts of his friends , bo elected , and then ho mig ht find himself in a very aAvkward
position , perhaps unknoAvn to but ono or tAVO London brethren , and too far aAvay from his own circle to receive any material aid from them . Should such a result occur , ho Avould have to open up a field for himself , a task no man of energy Avould bo likely to look upon as impossible ,
especially Avhen backed , as he would be , by tho reputation of the Charity he represented and the friends ivho had secured his election . It must be remembered that from Avhatever part a candidate may come , before he is elected he must secure a number of votes in excess of all 'other
brethren who are competing , and this could hardly be done without support being rendered from some other source than the candidate ' s OAVU particular circle . The only objection AVO see to the present arrangement is , that it will greatly increase the number of candidates . As a consequence , the
votes would bo so divided as to render it possible for a comparatively small number to cany the day . We Avould suggest that a preliminary ballot be taken , and that the four or five then proved to be at tho head of the poll should compete among themselves for the post . It AVOHM
then be necessary for a brother to secure the support of about one-third of the voters before he could be sure of success , and if any one could obtain that proportion it Avould have to be purely by ability rather than by private influence . We have before stated that Ave hope tbe
occasion is long distant Avhen an opportunity will arise for a test of the neAV system ; still it behoves us to consider every argument HOAV . When the time does arrive , it will be too late to make any alteration , just as it was iu 1878 ,
Avhen numerous brethren Avould have tried to pass the resolution Avhich has since been brought forward if they had seen a possibility of its being done in time to have then become available .
HOI . T . OWAY ' S PI LIS AND OINTMENT . —During piercing winds and excessive variations of temperature every ono is more or less liable to internal disease . Throat , chest , liver , bowels , kidneys and skin , all suffer in some degree , and may bo relieved by rubbing in this Ointment , aided by proper doses of tho [ 'ill ' s , for administering which full directions accompany each box ; iu truth , any one who thoroughly masters Holioway ' s " instructions" will , in remedying disease , exchange tho labour ot an hour for the profit of a lifetime . All bronchial , pulmonary , and throat disorders require that the Ointment should lie thoroughly well rubbed upon the skin twice a-day , with great regularity considerabl ; briskness , and much persistence .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Projected Extension Of The Girls' School.
auction it would fetch between £ 2 , 000 and £ 2 , 500 . Can this bo contradicted ? If so , why is it not done ? Conciliation would be much the better course for all to pursue , and if each side agreed to discuss tho various points calmly and thoroughly , we believe ono would willingly give Avay to the other rather than allow a continuance of a strife
which must be pronounced on all sides as likely to materially affect the future oE the Institution . As Bro . Clabon said , the question to be considered was—whether it was desirable to buy tho property ? to which wo add another , — is the price asked a fair one for the Institution to pay ?
Surely it should not be impossible for theso two questions to be satisfactorily disposed of . Wo trust that at tho adjourned meeting , which is fixed for Saturday next , the
24 th instant , the subject will be amicably settled , and that all who have taken a part in the discussion will again unite in thoir efforts to promote the interests of tho Girls ' School .
The Election Of Secretaries To The Masonic Institutions.
THE ELECTION OF SECRETARIES TO THE MASONIC INSTITUTIONS .
AT tho time of the election of a Secretary to the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls in 1878 , to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Bro . Little , considerable discussion took placo as to tho advisability of continuing the restriction making it compulsory for voters to personally deliver their ballot papers at tho place of polling .
As was pointed out at the time , this law virtually has the effect of placing the electioa entirely in the hands of the London brethren , the expense both in money and time entailed by a visit to the metropolis practically shutting out the Provincial members . When it ia taken into
consideration that upwards of one-half of tho subscriptions year by year contributed to our Charities are sent by country brethren , it must be admitted that the law operates somewhat unfairly . The post of Secretary is one of the most , even if not the most , important in connection with
the Institutions , and for this reason the whole of the contributors should have an equal voice in the election . Since the question was raised in 1878 , measures have been taken to remove the restrictions both as regards the Boys' and the Girls' Institutions . On motions duly given it has been
decided that for tho future the election of Secretary shall bo conducted in a similar manner to that observed in tho election of children to the Schools—that is , by ballot papers , which , when signed by the voter , may bo presented , on his or her behalf , by any member of the General
Committee , - thus avoiding the trouble of a personal attendance at London or Avherever the poll may be taken . Wo trust it may be some time before it will bo needful to put this new law into practical use , as all wish the three brethren who now fill the position of
Secretaries to the Institutions health and strength to continue their labours for many years to come ; but as it is certain that at some time or other it will be
necessary to elect successors , it is as well that proper arrangements Toe made beforehand . We look upon this change as one that was greatly needed , and feel sure it will conduce to the welfare of the Institutions . On one
point alone the alteration is justifiable , —it will be the means of forming another connecting link between the brethren of London , and those of the Provinces , who have hitherto—and we trust always will continue to compete with each other as to who shall do the most for tho Charities . On a question
of so much importance to the whole body of Subscribers us the choice of a Secretary , it is but natural that all who are interested should desire to express an opinion , and they are entitled to every consideration which will enable them to do so . When large bodies of supporters of an Institution find
themselves shut out from the exercise of what they consider their just rig hts in connection therewith , they naturally take less interest in the welfare of the undertaking , and as a consequence the subscriptions fall off . There is a widespread feeling in many of the Provinces that local Charities
may be established , and successfully carried on , independently of those in London . At present these local efforts have been directed with a view of helping in the good work carried on by the ' central Charities , without any rivalry or
opposition , but if restrictions such aa that which used to exist on the question of voting for Secretary are allowed to continue , it will speedily be found that the local Institutions will receive the wholo of the support of the
The Election Of Secretaries To The Masonic Institutions.
brethren of their immediate neighbourhoods , instead of being , as they aro considered at present , of secondary importance . To prevent the chance of a withdrawal on the part of the Provincial brethren from tho maintenance of the central Charities , every concession which can
reasonably be accorded should bo mado by the London members to the Provincials , who , be it remembered , labour under great disadvantage by reason of the distance at which they reside from the point of action . The slightest sign of a breach between the two sections should be at once stamped
out . At the Quarterly Court of the Girls' School , held on Saturday , the question as to how tho elections should bo conducted in the future again camo under the notice of the brethren assembled , the voto altering the rules so as to
admit of ballotting Avithout personal attendance , Avhich was passed at tho last Court , on the proposition of Bro . Birch , being a part of the minutes offered for confirmation . As will be seen from tho report which appears on another page , Bro . A . E . Gladwell moved tho non-confirmation of so
much thereof as related to this subject , his reason for doing so being , that he considered the matter should be left in the hands of the House Committee , who from their personal acquaintance Avith the duties of the
Secretary Avere , he thought , far moro competent to select a brother fit for tho office than brethren residing at a distance , and Avho perhaps might never havo occasion for personal communication with tho officer appointed . We admit that brethren whoso official duties in connection Avith the
Institutions bring them into almost daily intercourse Avith tho Secretary would doubtless bo the best judges of tho man thoy Avould like to fill the post , but it must be remembered that tho Secretaries are not appointed solely for their ability to prepare the work for the various
Committees , but rather to bring the claims of the Charities under the notice of the Craft at large , and secure subscriptions to enable the good Avork to be continued . As the future of the Charities in a measure depends on the ability of the Secretaries , there should be no
restriction Avhich would act prejudicially to any particular candidate for the post . Another argument used by Bro . Gladwell Avas , that a brother from a distant Province might , by the combined efforts of his friends , bo elected , and then ho mig ht find himself in a very aAvkward
position , perhaps unknoAvn to but ono or tAVO London brethren , and too far aAvay from his own circle to receive any material aid from them . Should such a result occur , ho Avould have to open up a field for himself , a task no man of energy Avould bo likely to look upon as impossible ,
especially Avhen backed , as he would be , by tho reputation of the Charity he represented and the friends ivho had secured his election . It must be remembered that from Avhatever part a candidate may come , before he is elected he must secure a number of votes in excess of all 'other
brethren who are competing , and this could hardly be done without support being rendered from some other source than the candidate ' s OAVU particular circle . The only objection AVO see to the present arrangement is , that it will greatly increase the number of candidates . As a consequence , the
votes would bo so divided as to render it possible for a comparatively small number to cany the day . We Avould suggest that a preliminary ballot be taken , and that the four or five then proved to be at tho head of the poll should compete among themselves for the post . It AVOHM
then be necessary for a brother to secure the support of about one-third of the voters before he could be sure of success , and if any one could obtain that proportion it Avould have to be purely by ability rather than by private influence . We have before stated that Ave hope tbe
occasion is long distant Avhen an opportunity will arise for a test of the neAV system ; still it behoves us to consider every argument HOAV . When the time does arrive , it will be too late to make any alteration , just as it was iu 1878 ,
Avhen numerous brethren Avould have tried to pass the resolution Avhich has since been brought forward if they had seen a possibility of its being done in time to have then become available .
HOI . T . OWAY ' S PI LIS AND OINTMENT . —During piercing winds and excessive variations of temperature every ono is more or less liable to internal disease . Throat , chest , liver , bowels , kidneys and skin , all suffer in some degree , and may bo relieved by rubbing in this Ointment , aided by proper doses of tho [ 'ill ' s , for administering which full directions accompany each box ; iu truth , any one who thoroughly masters Holioway ' s " instructions" will , in remedying disease , exchange tho labour ot an hour for the profit of a lifetime . All bronchial , pulmonary , and throat disorders require that the Ointment should lie thoroughly well rubbed upon the skin twice a-day , with great regularity considerabl ; briskness , and much persistence .