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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
repose in him the same confidence he did now , he should be most happy to do his best for the welfare of the Province . The other toasts given were the R . W . Provincial Grand Masters of other Provinces ; The Visitors , for whom Brother Freeman , of the Himalaya Lodge , Calcutta , replied ; the Worshipful Masters of other Lodges in tbe Province , coupled with the name of Brother Miskin ;
and shortly afterwards the Tyler gave the parting toast . A selection of music was given under the direction of Brother George Gaffe , Provincial Grand Organist , who was assisted by Bros . H . J . Dutton , Selwyn Graham , Charles Beckett , and W . H . Brereton . Tho Visitors , of whom there was a large contingent present , were much indebted
to Brother John Purrntt , Seoretary of tbe entertaining Lodge , for the way in which he looked after their comforts . Brother Pnrrott was here , there , and everywhere , throughout the day ; he at all times kept a watchful eye on his attendants , that the brethren present should have no cause for complaint . Our esteemed brother must be congratulated on the success he achieved .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name ani address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
— : o : — PRICKING A WINDBAG . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I yield to no one in my love of liberty and fair piny . Yoa have gone even to the border of license in the case of " C . J . Perceval P . M . 1607 and V . P . of the Three Institutions , " whose freedom in the use of condemnation it would be difficult to exceed . You see , Sir , I have given our brother his full title , beoanse
it shows he is full of honours , and if not always wise , is at least generous in heart . Bro . Perceval , like most men with a grievance , is very fond of imputing motives to those who do not see eye to eye with him . He regards them with jaundiced vision , and never for a moment con - eiders that any one can be right but himself . Were it not that actions speak loader than words , Bro . Perceval wonld be looked upon as a
most obnoxions person ; as it is , he is justly estimated to be a goodmeaning , though rash and somewhat eccentrio individual—a " Sir Oracle , " who is jealons of any dog barking but his own . I propose to show where Bro . Perceval ' s indiscretion and word y violence would lead him , and leave it to your readers to judge for themselves . In your issue of the 16 th nit ., Bro . Perceval declares
that the Grand Registrar , his " reputed successor , " and the Grand Direotor of Ceremonies deliberately span oat the time of Grand Lodge at its recent sitting in order to prevent him from bringing on a motion relative to the revision of the rnles . He adds that the Pro Grand Master , acting for the M . W . G . M ., prolonged his summing up until the time-limit—ten o ' clock—was reached ,
and so deterred Bro . Perceval from introducing his motion , which of course would have been regarded as new matter . Not only is obstruction clearly charged in this statement , but it involves the serious imputation of conspiracy against three Grand Officers , and the implication at least that the Pro Grand Master ignored , if he did not wink , at the offence . Such an imputation is not only a sarcasm on
the theory of Charity , the brightest jewel in the crown of Freemasonry , but it involves issues of a momentous character . If such conditions be possible in one case , they maybe repeated , and unless the whole thing is a joke , or the result of a heated imagination , then Bro . Perceval has no other alternative than to carry the matter further;—to formulate a charge of conspiracy , and bring it forward
before Grand Lodge . On bim rests the onus of proof . If he succeeds , so much the worse for the Order ; if he fails , I can imagine no worse punishment than reflection would bring to a naturally warm-hearted but reckless and impulsive man . Bro . Perceval again vents his temper in your issue of the 7 th inst . In this instance it is tbe Executive that come within the lash
of his wrath . I presume that , like Corporations , the Board of General Purposes has neither a soul to be damned nor a body to be kicked , hence the whole are immolated on the wrathful pile of Bro . Perceval ' s indignation . He complains that although the papers of recom . mendations of the Board of General Purposes were dated 31 st May , and the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was held on 6 th
Jnne , no notice was given on the latter occasion of the forthcoming Special Communication held on the 29 th ult . He assumes that the Board on 6 th June had determined to hold a special meeting of Grand Lodge on the 29 tb , an inference by no means clear . But sup . posing they had so agreed , the worst that could be said of them is that they were lacking in courtesy . Upon the face of the facts
there is no justification for the imputation that they were actuated by sinister motives . Whatever intimation might have been given on the 6 th June must have been supplemented by a formal notice afterwards . But Brother Perceval goes farther , and brings four other charges against the Board of General Purposes . He says they called the Special Communication when the
London Lodges were in recess ; just after the Boy 3 'Festival ; on a i nday— " the day when business men have to despatch their Australian and American mails ; " and lastly , oh ye Gods , "jast an honr and a half before the mail closes , except by payment of extra post . age . This puerile outburst is almost laughable . Were not the London
Lodges in recess on the 6 th June , and therefore the regular Mnarterl y Communication ought not to have been held ? This conclusion follows Brother Perceval ' s reasoning . There are other festivals besides the Boys' which Provincial brethren attend , and how would " be possible to so arrange a meeting as to meet every condition ?
Correspondence.
The thing is absurd , and to charge a body of men with a " set purpose of stifling and avoiding a discussion " on such grounds as those advanced seems to me to bo as rash as it is unjust . Then , imasrino the Board of General Purposes having their eyes on the Australian and American mails , and fixing snch a day and such an hour for the Special Communication when the brethren were likely to be engnged
in making up their foreign bags . It would be interesting to know how many brethren entitled to attend Grand Lodge havo such close business connections with America and tho Coloniea as to render it necessary for them to attend to their own private business instead of performing their Masonic duties . What astnte men the Board of General Pnrposes must be , or rather I should say how fertile is the
brain of Bro . Perceval when engaged in denouncing his brother Masons . Upon snch gronnds as the foregoing charges are founded which , if true , would brand tho offenders as unworthy tho respect of honourable men . Again , I say , if Bro . Perceval is in earnest he mast carry his accusations farther ; put them into shape , and tost the judgment of Grand Lodge .
Bro . Perc val is gratified for once . He is satisfied with the Most Worshipful Grand Master's message on the 7 th inst ., when he withdrew the obnoxions order of precedence ; but there were a few dregs in the cup . The action of the Grand Master was anticipated by " moro than half the brethren , " says Bro . Perceval . Now , how does he know ? Has he the power of divination ? Perhaps he
is in a charitable mood , and is willing to believe that half tbe Masonic body At . least are not fools , who are ready to share the conviction with him that tho Grand Master has the Craft at heart and wonld not force his own views against those expressed by the brethren generally . No one ever supposed he would . It is not at all certain , however , that the Grand Master has not the right he exercisod , and
the only way to determine tho matter is by friendly counsel in Grand Lodge , and not by risking speculations and abasing those who happen to have an opinion of their own . I shall not attempt to go through the vexed question of tho Revision of the Rules . I believe in the theory of a small committee for suoh a purpose . There have been several mistakes no doubt . The Board of
General Purposes began wrong in secretly initiating the work . I do not accuse them of any improper motive ; I believe they thought they were taking the wiser course . Experience has proved that a Frankenstein has been raised that cannot easily be laid . Bro . Perceval , of course , is full of condemnation . I do not know whether his views have been consistent throughout , bnt he now desires
to see a Committee of the purple and tbe blue in order to compass the mass of suggestions that has been made and to reduce the whole into shape for the acceptance of Grand Lodge . Probably that would be the better course to pursue , bnt where , according to Bro . Perceval , are there twelve honest men to be found f He has condemned the Board of General Purposes , and yet he would select six of their num .
ber for this delicate work . The other six are to be chosen by Grand Lodge . I confess I shonld not like the task of selection ; I shonld not know what to do about Bro . Perceval to begin with . There is no doubt about his honour , bnt I have serions sornples about his temper and judgment . I have given some specimens of both , here is an instance of inconsistency . He complains of the paucity of
attendance at the Special Communication , and says the time was fixed so as to preclude a large number of members from attending , and yet he wonld hand over to twelve men work he considers two hundred were not able to perform . He condemns the haste with which the latter number dealt with 184 clauses , and grumbles because more brethren were not present . If confusion reigned among two hundred what
would have been the condition of things if 700 had been present r Perhaps Bro . Perceval will solve the problem . He is a " bit sarcastic like" over the Press , but he forgets that the CHRONICLE at least has dealt with the Revised Book of Constitutions in a most exhaustive manner , and at present has nothing further to add . It therefore has no cause for concealment or of slurring over anything . When what it has proposed has been considered , and tho whole mass of
suggestions has been reduced to a positive and final shape , then the CHRONICLE no donbt will have something to say of approval or condemnation ; at the present , both Bro . Perceval and myself have reason to be thankful that we can air our opinions so freely in its columns . The same motive that permits so much liberty in our cases will , I am convinced , guide the Editor in dealing with all matters that relate to the well-being of the Craft . Yours fraternally , 18 th July 1883 . WATCHMAN .
The meetings of the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 , have been suspended until Tuesday , 25 th September next ; on and after which date they will be held afc the " Queen ' s Head" Tavern , Essex-road , N . near the Packington-street Post Office .
Bro . R . P . Eorge , the first Master and a Founder of the Southgato Lodge , No . 1950 , has been elected "Worshi pful Master of the Beadon Lodge , No . 619 , and will be installed on the 16 th of August .
HOLLOW AY ' S PILLS . —Easy digestion . ^ - 'fhese admirable Pills cannot bo too highly appreciated for the wholesome power they exert over all disorders of the stomach , liver , bowels , and kidneys . They instantaneously relieve and steadily work out a thorough cure , and in its course dispel headache , biliousness " , flatulence , and depression of spirits . It is wonderful to watch tho daily
improvement of the complexion , as HoIIowny ' s Pills purify tho blood and restoi'e plumpness to tho face which had lost both flesh and colour . These Pills combine every excellence desirable in a domestic remedy . Tho : most certain and beneficial results How from the occasional use of tnisTregnlating medicin 3 ; even persons in health , or when following sedentary occupation , will find it an invaluable aperient .
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Hertfordshire.
repose in him the same confidence he did now , he should be most happy to do his best for the welfare of the Province . The other toasts given were the R . W . Provincial Grand Masters of other Provinces ; The Visitors , for whom Brother Freeman , of the Himalaya Lodge , Calcutta , replied ; the Worshipful Masters of other Lodges in tbe Province , coupled with the name of Brother Miskin ;
and shortly afterwards the Tyler gave the parting toast . A selection of music was given under the direction of Brother George Gaffe , Provincial Grand Organist , who was assisted by Bros . H . J . Dutton , Selwyn Graham , Charles Beckett , and W . H . Brereton . Tho Visitors , of whom there was a large contingent present , were much indebted
to Brother John Purrntt , Seoretary of tbe entertaining Lodge , for the way in which he looked after their comforts . Brother Pnrrott was here , there , and everywhere , throughout the day ; he at all times kept a watchful eye on his attendants , that the brethren present should have no cause for complaint . Our esteemed brother must be congratulated on the success he achieved .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name ani address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
— : o : — PRICKING A WINDBAG . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I yield to no one in my love of liberty and fair piny . Yoa have gone even to the border of license in the case of " C . J . Perceval P . M . 1607 and V . P . of the Three Institutions , " whose freedom in the use of condemnation it would be difficult to exceed . You see , Sir , I have given our brother his full title , beoanse
it shows he is full of honours , and if not always wise , is at least generous in heart . Bro . Perceval , like most men with a grievance , is very fond of imputing motives to those who do not see eye to eye with him . He regards them with jaundiced vision , and never for a moment con - eiders that any one can be right but himself . Were it not that actions speak loader than words , Bro . Perceval wonld be looked upon as a
most obnoxions person ; as it is , he is justly estimated to be a goodmeaning , though rash and somewhat eccentrio individual—a " Sir Oracle , " who is jealons of any dog barking but his own . I propose to show where Bro . Perceval ' s indiscretion and word y violence would lead him , and leave it to your readers to judge for themselves . In your issue of the 16 th nit ., Bro . Perceval declares
that the Grand Registrar , his " reputed successor , " and the Grand Direotor of Ceremonies deliberately span oat the time of Grand Lodge at its recent sitting in order to prevent him from bringing on a motion relative to the revision of the rnles . He adds that the Pro Grand Master , acting for the M . W . G . M ., prolonged his summing up until the time-limit—ten o ' clock—was reached ,
and so deterred Bro . Perceval from introducing his motion , which of course would have been regarded as new matter . Not only is obstruction clearly charged in this statement , but it involves the serious imputation of conspiracy against three Grand Officers , and the implication at least that the Pro Grand Master ignored , if he did not wink , at the offence . Such an imputation is not only a sarcasm on
the theory of Charity , the brightest jewel in the crown of Freemasonry , but it involves issues of a momentous character . If such conditions be possible in one case , they maybe repeated , and unless the whole thing is a joke , or the result of a heated imagination , then Bro . Perceval has no other alternative than to carry the matter further;—to formulate a charge of conspiracy , and bring it forward
before Grand Lodge . On bim rests the onus of proof . If he succeeds , so much the worse for the Order ; if he fails , I can imagine no worse punishment than reflection would bring to a naturally warm-hearted but reckless and impulsive man . Bro . Perceval again vents his temper in your issue of the 7 th inst . In this instance it is tbe Executive that come within the lash
of his wrath . I presume that , like Corporations , the Board of General Purposes has neither a soul to be damned nor a body to be kicked , hence the whole are immolated on the wrathful pile of Bro . Perceval ' s indignation . He complains that although the papers of recom . mendations of the Board of General Purposes were dated 31 st May , and the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was held on 6 th
Jnne , no notice was given on the latter occasion of the forthcoming Special Communication held on the 29 th ult . He assumes that the Board on 6 th June had determined to hold a special meeting of Grand Lodge on the 29 tb , an inference by no means clear . But sup . posing they had so agreed , the worst that could be said of them is that they were lacking in courtesy . Upon the face of the facts
there is no justification for the imputation that they were actuated by sinister motives . Whatever intimation might have been given on the 6 th June must have been supplemented by a formal notice afterwards . But Brother Perceval goes farther , and brings four other charges against the Board of General Purposes . He says they called the Special Communication when the
London Lodges were in recess ; just after the Boy 3 'Festival ; on a i nday— " the day when business men have to despatch their Australian and American mails ; " and lastly , oh ye Gods , "jast an honr and a half before the mail closes , except by payment of extra post . age . This puerile outburst is almost laughable . Were not the London
Lodges in recess on the 6 th June , and therefore the regular Mnarterl y Communication ought not to have been held ? This conclusion follows Brother Perceval ' s reasoning . There are other festivals besides the Boys' which Provincial brethren attend , and how would " be possible to so arrange a meeting as to meet every condition ?
Correspondence.
The thing is absurd , and to charge a body of men with a " set purpose of stifling and avoiding a discussion " on such grounds as those advanced seems to me to bo as rash as it is unjust . Then , imasrino the Board of General Purposes having their eyes on the Australian and American mails , and fixing snch a day and such an hour for the Special Communication when the brethren were likely to be engnged
in making up their foreign bags . It would be interesting to know how many brethren entitled to attend Grand Lodge havo such close business connections with America and tho Coloniea as to render it necessary for them to attend to their own private business instead of performing their Masonic duties . What astnte men the Board of General Pnrposes must be , or rather I should say how fertile is the
brain of Bro . Perceval when engaged in denouncing his brother Masons . Upon snch gronnds as the foregoing charges are founded which , if true , would brand tho offenders as unworthy tho respect of honourable men . Again , I say , if Bro . Perceval is in earnest he mast carry his accusations farther ; put them into shape , and tost the judgment of Grand Lodge .
Bro . Perc val is gratified for once . He is satisfied with the Most Worshipful Grand Master's message on the 7 th inst ., when he withdrew the obnoxions order of precedence ; but there were a few dregs in the cup . The action of the Grand Master was anticipated by " moro than half the brethren , " says Bro . Perceval . Now , how does he know ? Has he the power of divination ? Perhaps he
is in a charitable mood , and is willing to believe that half tbe Masonic body At . least are not fools , who are ready to share the conviction with him that tho Grand Master has the Craft at heart and wonld not force his own views against those expressed by the brethren generally . No one ever supposed he would . It is not at all certain , however , that the Grand Master has not the right he exercisod , and
the only way to determine tho matter is by friendly counsel in Grand Lodge , and not by risking speculations and abasing those who happen to have an opinion of their own . I shall not attempt to go through the vexed question of tho Revision of the Rules . I believe in the theory of a small committee for suoh a purpose . There have been several mistakes no doubt . The Board of
General Purposes began wrong in secretly initiating the work . I do not accuse them of any improper motive ; I believe they thought they were taking the wiser course . Experience has proved that a Frankenstein has been raised that cannot easily be laid . Bro . Perceval , of course , is full of condemnation . I do not know whether his views have been consistent throughout , bnt he now desires
to see a Committee of the purple and tbe blue in order to compass the mass of suggestions that has been made and to reduce the whole into shape for the acceptance of Grand Lodge . Probably that would be the better course to pursue , bnt where , according to Bro . Perceval , are there twelve honest men to be found f He has condemned the Board of General Purposes , and yet he would select six of their num .
ber for this delicate work . The other six are to be chosen by Grand Lodge . I confess I shonld not like the task of selection ; I shonld not know what to do about Bro . Perceval to begin with . There is no doubt about his honour , bnt I have serions sornples about his temper and judgment . I have given some specimens of both , here is an instance of inconsistency . He complains of the paucity of
attendance at the Special Communication , and says the time was fixed so as to preclude a large number of members from attending , and yet he wonld hand over to twelve men work he considers two hundred were not able to perform . He condemns the haste with which the latter number dealt with 184 clauses , and grumbles because more brethren were not present . If confusion reigned among two hundred what
would have been the condition of things if 700 had been present r Perhaps Bro . Perceval will solve the problem . He is a " bit sarcastic like" over the Press , but he forgets that the CHRONICLE at least has dealt with the Revised Book of Constitutions in a most exhaustive manner , and at present has nothing further to add . It therefore has no cause for concealment or of slurring over anything . When what it has proposed has been considered , and tho whole mass of
suggestions has been reduced to a positive and final shape , then the CHRONICLE no donbt will have something to say of approval or condemnation ; at the present , both Bro . Perceval and myself have reason to be thankful that we can air our opinions so freely in its columns . The same motive that permits so much liberty in our cases will , I am convinced , guide the Editor in dealing with all matters that relate to the well-being of the Craft . Yours fraternally , 18 th July 1883 . WATCHMAN .
The meetings of the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 , have been suspended until Tuesday , 25 th September next ; on and after which date they will be held afc the " Queen ' s Head" Tavern , Essex-road , N . near the Packington-street Post Office .
Bro . R . P . Eorge , the first Master and a Founder of the Southgato Lodge , No . 1950 , has been elected "Worshi pful Master of the Beadon Lodge , No . 619 , and will be installed on the 16 th of August .
HOLLOW AY ' S PILLS . —Easy digestion . ^ - 'fhese admirable Pills cannot bo too highly appreciated for the wholesome power they exert over all disorders of the stomach , liver , bowels , and kidneys . They instantaneously relieve and steadily work out a thorough cure , and in its course dispel headache , biliousness " , flatulence , and depression of spirits . It is wonderful to watch tho daily
improvement of the complexion , as HoIIowny ' s Pills purify tho blood and restoi'e plumpness to tho face which had lost both flesh and colour . These Pills combine every excellence desirable in a domestic remedy . Tho : most certain and beneficial results How from the occasional use of tnisTregnlating medicin 3 ; even persons in health , or when following sedentary occupation , will find it an invaluable aperient .