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guilty . In this , as in other matters , the old proverb , that " Every one ' s business is nobody's , " is , I am afraid , the real cause of no money being voted . Each member left it to the other to propose a grant , and in tho end no one undertook the duty . Yours fraternally , S . D . U .
To the Editor of the F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The last balance sheet furnished by UNIONJACK must not be placed in the same category with two of its predecessors . Iu fact , all things considered , tho Chapter , iu my humble judgment , shows woll afc the end of its financial year . There is a good had there
balance to wind up with , and I should prefer to assume that been an equally good one afc tho commencement , something would have been done for ono or other of the Charities . With only a fraction over £ 3 at the outset , it was wise to bo on guard agaiust too free an expenditure till tho prospect of improvement was assured . Yours faithfully and fraternally , OLD FILE .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I regret I have nofc been able to reply to " UNION JACK ' S" letters before . I am sorry to seo he is of opinion that it requires somo compulsory action to cause Lodges to subscribe , as I maintain it is their duty to do . As this difficulty does appear , would ifc not bo au easy matter to compel every Lodge
to subscribe , say , one-third of its subscriptions ? It men are Joatu to givo to the Charities , and only join Freemasonry for its pleasures , they would thus be compelled to support tho Charities . It is often said that tho honours of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges are as easily obtained by Charity as by non-Charity subscribing brethren . If this bo so , and as the purple is a distinction much sought for ,
surely this would bo the proper weapon to wield in tho cause of Charity . Make ifc compulsory for tho brother who may bo elected to Grand Lodge that his Lodge should annually subscribe a fair sum to tho Charities , and also make it compulsory on him that ho should serve as Steward to one of tho Charities . As regards devoting all Lodgo funds , I do not mean in their present amounts , as the Oharttios
require nothing near such a sum ; but let the subscriptions bo luuueu ; say , Lodgo purposes , £ 2 2 s j this would pay expenses , and leave a large balance tor the Charities ; banquet luud , £ i Is ; simply to pay for festivities , unci not make it compulsory tor every one t ., joiu ; ai-d also to charge a higher lee for banquet where Che member does nob subscribe . 1 think these two fuuus would cause but iittltt trouble ,
and the figures could bo increased or ducreased at will . The iUea is simply to keep tavern bills apart from Lodgo funds proper . Another plan would be , —Let it . be understood that all candidates who have been subscribing members shouid late piecetleuce at flections , i leel sure it this question wero vebtuuleU a UUio more it would bo of great benefit 10 the Chant es . It " ONIO . N JACK , " UI any utuur brethren nucleated , will iorwaril ibeir namesuuu autliesoOo ,
1 can introduce a soiieuio which 1 trust will receive their hearty co-operation auu approval . 1 tool it wants but very little to set the whole machinery iu motion , and that it wnl auou uj a thing of the past to find Lougua clu not subscribe to the Chanties . Tho balanco-snect of Lodge , puuiuhcii iu > our issue of the 2 bth istpiuuibei , speaks loi itself . Lut the weuibera strivu to show an improvement vy this tune nest year—laveiu Bills , say £ 30 ; Charity , £ 1 U 0 ! Bow much better it wouiu look .
lours laitht'uily and fraternally , DICK . RADCLVEEE . U 9 High Holborn , October 1878 .
Things One Would Like To Know.
THINGS ONE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW .
To the Editor of TUE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Will you or any of yonr readers kindly inform me if it is compulsory ou tho two Wardens of a Loclgd to rise and Keep standing during ihe time tho Master is addressing thu LoUge , whatever may be tho subjact of his communication ?
Yours fraternall y , FOUTE . Hastings , 16 th October 1878 .
London Masonic Charity Association.
LONDON MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION .
To the Editor of ihe FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAK Su : AND BROTHEK , —I should not attempt to intrude into the discussion respecting the Society just formed if circumstances had not , for mauy yours , brought mo into relations with voting Charities . Any experience I way have gained in this way certainly leads me to view with considerable apprehension tho movements ot
tho L . M . C . A . Tho essence of tho voting system is the individual interest taken by subscribers in tho candidates for whom thoy voce ; and as nothing can bo moro likely to stifle this individual interest than tho delegating to a Board the selection of certain candidates foi whom votes aro to bo recorded , I am obliged to coino to the
conclusion that tho ritect of tho L . M . C . A . ' s operation . ' , will bo most mischievous and disastrous . With nl ! respect for tho brethren who comp iso tho committee of this now election agency , i think I am as well able to decide which candidate deserves my votes as they can be . Ii v . e may judge from the letters which havo appeared on this subject itt you . r couteajporarv , the ailhul of tha Jj . ji . O . A . ' b action will be
London Masonic Charity Association.
a series of keen contests between London and Provincial Masons for the success of their respective candidates . Now this rivalry I for ono respectfully deprecate . It can lead to no other result than bitterness and ill feeling . And though a Londoner myself , and therefore naturally prejudiced in favour of London candidates , I must in fairness remark that any advantage which Provincial
candidates may derive from tho Charity Committees in their districts is probably more than counterbalanced by the greater facility with which London Masons can bo personally canvassed . Should tho L . M . C . A . become a power in the Craft , the friends of candidates will , of course , canvass tho members of its Committee rather than individual Masons . The separate action of subscribers
will be merged in the resolutions of a self-elected patronage board , and I fear that jobbery and corruption must bo the inevitable consequence . Tho present promoters may be entirely free from any such motive , but in the natural courso of things I am convinced that this will be tho outcome , and therefore I deplore very sincerely tho formation of the L . M . C . A ., and cannot give it my humble support . I am , Dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , 19 fch October 1878 . Y . M . N .
The Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cheshire.
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CHESHIRE .
THE Annual Convocation of Royal Arch Masons of this powerful Province was hold at the Masonic Chambers , Argyle-street , Birkenhead , on Monday , tho 21 st inst . There was a large gathering of Companions from all parts of tho county , and visitors from the adjoining Provinces and abroad . Promptly afc 2 p . m . tho Chapter of Fidelity , No . 477 , was opened by Ex . Comp . Donald Fraser M . E . Z .,
supported by the Officers of the Chapter Past and Present . At 2 . 15 the M . E . Grand Superintendent of the Province , Lord Do Tabley , was announced , and having been admitted , accompanied by his Grand Officers , was received with due honours , and the Prov . Grand Chapter of Cheshire was opened . His Lordship was supported by the following Grand Officers : —Comps . John Wood P . G . H ., Jas . Salmon
P . G . J ., G . W . Latham P . G . S . E ., John Siddeley P . G . S . N ., E . Friend P . G . P . S ., F . Jackson P . G . Treas ., C . H . Hinde P . G . B e ^ ., H . Kenyon P . G . S . B ., A . E . Cokayne P . G . St . B ., T . H . Kirk P . G . Org ., M . Alcock P . G . Jan . We had the pleasure of recognizing , in fcho crash , Comps . S . Gilbert P . Z . 321 , Saml . Jones P . Z . 477 , J . H . Johnston P . Z . 477 , Dr . A . Samuels P . Z . 477 , J . G . Adams H . 477 . Wm . Bennett P . S .
477 , W . Johnson M . E . Z . 721 , J . C . Robinson P . Z . 423 , Henry BuIIey P . P . G . H ., S . Sprailey P . P . G . J ., R . Beales P . P . G . A . S ., J . P . Piatt P . P . G . H ., J . Bishop P . P . G . J ., C . Dutton P . P . G . H ., C . W . Spencer Stanhope P . Z . 357 , John Beech P . Z . 361 , George Fox P . Z . 361 , J . C . Robinson P . Z . 425 , J . Dowell Bury M . E . Z . 425 , L . Ellis P . Z . 537 , James Hamilton S . E . 1048 , G . H . Holden
H . 295 , T . H . Kirk P . Z . 1045 , J . Siddeley H . 1045 , J . Blackburst H . 321 , E . Eardsley P . P . G . A . S . P . Z . 221 , J . E . Gibson J . 321 , J . Hill M . E . Z . 323 , W . Greatorex P . Z . 587 , & c . After the minutes of last Provincial Grand Chapter had been read and ratified j and other matters gone into , the M . E . G . Superintendent rose , and deliiered his annual address in a most touching and edifying manner .
His lords ip expressed the great pleasure he experienced in meeting so many Companions , and congratulated them on the happy and prosporous state of Royal Arch Freemasonry in the Province . From the large assemblage of brethren there that day , —which year after year showed an increase of Prov . G . Chapter , —he augured and believed there was a glorious future before them . He regretted that he was compelled
to announce the retirement of Comp . Captain Cope , who , aa a thorough good Mason , not only in Royal Arch , but in every branch connected with the Cr . ift , was compelled through ill health to retire from the active part be usually took iu the Order . His lordship then thanked the Officers , who had so ably performed the duties allotted them in the past year , and announced that the time had arrived to appoint
his Officers tor the ensuing twelvemonths . He remarked on the deep solicitude he felt for the welfare of the Craft and the Province be had the great responsibility of governing ; in appointing his Officers upon tho combined principle of merit and priority of claim . I'ho M . E . Grand . Superintendent concluded his remarks ( which were listened to with rapt attention , and frequently
greeted with applause by all present ) , by stating that ; the Provincial Grand Chapter showed a balance of £ 68 6 s 4 d , which was evidence of the zeal and ability with which Royal Arch Masonry was carried ou in the Province . His Lordship then honoured tho following Comps . with Provincial Grand Offices for the ensuing year : —Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope H ., J . C . Robinsou J ., G . W .
Latham re-appointed S . E ., John Siddeley re-appointed S . N ., M , McMorney P . S ., J . Meadows aud J . Biaukhurst Assist . Sojs ., F . fackson re-appointod Treas ., C . H . Hinde re-appointed Registrar , fohn Siddeley 1045 Sword Bearer , R . M . Townshend Standard 3 earer , W . Mathews D . C , T . H . Kirk re-appointed Organist , M . Alcock rc-appointrtl Janitor . Thtse Companion ? were dul y invested
aud took their seats . In pursuance of a notice of motion , Comp . Latham P . G . S . E . moved '" that the sum of sixty guineas , the amount necessary in addition to previous grants to make the Most Excellent tho Prov . Grand Superintendent a Vice President of the Royal . Masonic Institution for Girls , be grunted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Chapter to that Institution . " In urging this resolution , Comp . Latham paid a very high tribute of praise to tho Province for the
noble work already done by the Masons of Cheshire locall y , mil universally in a charitable point of view . The only drawback to his speech appeared to ho that ho extolled the Province too nistlily , as Ho seemed to think that Cheshire was almost too Strong in the amount of votes at its command ; bufc we know r , h ; it this Ex . Companion is aware thi-re is room for all the efforts of the benevolent tendencies of the wortjiy Bretiivefl of this
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guilty . In this , as in other matters , the old proverb , that " Every one ' s business is nobody's , " is , I am afraid , the real cause of no money being voted . Each member left it to the other to propose a grant , and in tho end no one undertook the duty . Yours fraternally , S . D . U .
To the Editor of the F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The last balance sheet furnished by UNIONJACK must not be placed in the same category with two of its predecessors . Iu fact , all things considered , tho Chapter , iu my humble judgment , shows woll afc the end of its financial year . There is a good had there
balance to wind up with , and I should prefer to assume that been an equally good one afc tho commencement , something would have been done for ono or other of the Charities . With only a fraction over £ 3 at the outset , it was wise to bo on guard agaiust too free an expenditure till tho prospect of improvement was assured . Yours faithfully and fraternally , OLD FILE .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I regret I have nofc been able to reply to " UNION JACK ' S" letters before . I am sorry to seo he is of opinion that it requires somo compulsory action to cause Lodges to subscribe , as I maintain it is their duty to do . As this difficulty does appear , would ifc not bo au easy matter to compel every Lodge
to subscribe , say , one-third of its subscriptions ? It men are Joatu to givo to the Charities , and only join Freemasonry for its pleasures , they would thus be compelled to support tho Charities . It is often said that tho honours of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges are as easily obtained by Charity as by non-Charity subscribing brethren . If this bo so , and as the purple is a distinction much sought for ,
surely this would bo the proper weapon to wield in tho cause of Charity . Make ifc compulsory for tho brother who may bo elected to Grand Lodge that his Lodge should annually subscribe a fair sum to tho Charities , and also make it compulsory on him that ho should serve as Steward to one of tho Charities . As regards devoting all Lodgo funds , I do not mean in their present amounts , as the Oharttios
require nothing near such a sum ; but let the subscriptions bo luuueu ; say , Lodgo purposes , £ 2 2 s j this would pay expenses , and leave a large balance tor the Charities ; banquet luud , £ i Is ; simply to pay for festivities , unci not make it compulsory tor every one t ., joiu ; ai-d also to charge a higher lee for banquet where Che member does nob subscribe . 1 think these two fuuus would cause but iittltt trouble ,
and the figures could bo increased or ducreased at will . The iUea is simply to keep tavern bills apart from Lodgo funds proper . Another plan would be , —Let it . be understood that all candidates who have been subscribing members shouid late piecetleuce at flections , i leel sure it this question wero vebtuuleU a UUio more it would bo of great benefit 10 the Chant es . It " ONIO . N JACK , " UI any utuur brethren nucleated , will iorwaril ibeir namesuuu autliesoOo ,
1 can introduce a soiieuio which 1 trust will receive their hearty co-operation auu approval . 1 tool it wants but very little to set the whole machinery iu motion , and that it wnl auou uj a thing of the past to find Lougua clu not subscribe to the Chanties . Tho balanco-snect of Lodge , puuiuhcii iu > our issue of the 2 bth istpiuuibei , speaks loi itself . Lut the weuibera strivu to show an improvement vy this tune nest year—laveiu Bills , say £ 30 ; Charity , £ 1 U 0 ! Bow much better it wouiu look .
lours laitht'uily and fraternally , DICK . RADCLVEEE . U 9 High Holborn , October 1878 .
Things One Would Like To Know.
THINGS ONE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW .
To the Editor of TUE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Will you or any of yonr readers kindly inform me if it is compulsory ou tho two Wardens of a Loclgd to rise and Keep standing during ihe time tho Master is addressing thu LoUge , whatever may be tho subjact of his communication ?
Yours fraternall y , FOUTE . Hastings , 16 th October 1878 .
London Masonic Charity Association.
LONDON MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION .
To the Editor of ihe FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAK Su : AND BROTHEK , —I should not attempt to intrude into the discussion respecting the Society just formed if circumstances had not , for mauy yours , brought mo into relations with voting Charities . Any experience I way have gained in this way certainly leads me to view with considerable apprehension tho movements ot
tho L . M . C . A . Tho essence of tho voting system is the individual interest taken by subscribers in tho candidates for whom thoy voce ; and as nothing can bo moro likely to stifle this individual interest than tho delegating to a Board the selection of certain candidates foi whom votes aro to bo recorded , I am obliged to coino to the
conclusion that tho ritect of tho L . M . C . A . ' s operation . ' , will bo most mischievous and disastrous . With nl ! respect for tho brethren who comp iso tho committee of this now election agency , i think I am as well able to decide which candidate deserves my votes as they can be . Ii v . e may judge from the letters which havo appeared on this subject itt you . r couteajporarv , the ailhul of tha Jj . ji . O . A . ' b action will be
London Masonic Charity Association.
a series of keen contests between London and Provincial Masons for the success of their respective candidates . Now this rivalry I for ono respectfully deprecate . It can lead to no other result than bitterness and ill feeling . And though a Londoner myself , and therefore naturally prejudiced in favour of London candidates , I must in fairness remark that any advantage which Provincial
candidates may derive from tho Charity Committees in their districts is probably more than counterbalanced by the greater facility with which London Masons can bo personally canvassed . Should tho L . M . C . A . become a power in the Craft , the friends of candidates will , of course , canvass tho members of its Committee rather than individual Masons . The separate action of subscribers
will be merged in the resolutions of a self-elected patronage board , and I fear that jobbery and corruption must bo the inevitable consequence . Tho present promoters may be entirely free from any such motive , but in the natural courso of things I am convinced that this will be tho outcome , and therefore I deplore very sincerely tho formation of the L . M . C . A ., and cannot give it my humble support . I am , Dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , 19 fch October 1878 . Y . M . N .
The Provincial Grand Chapter Of Cheshire.
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF CHESHIRE .
THE Annual Convocation of Royal Arch Masons of this powerful Province was hold at the Masonic Chambers , Argyle-street , Birkenhead , on Monday , tho 21 st inst . There was a large gathering of Companions from all parts of tho county , and visitors from the adjoining Provinces and abroad . Promptly afc 2 p . m . tho Chapter of Fidelity , No . 477 , was opened by Ex . Comp . Donald Fraser M . E . Z .,
supported by the Officers of the Chapter Past and Present . At 2 . 15 the M . E . Grand Superintendent of the Province , Lord Do Tabley , was announced , and having been admitted , accompanied by his Grand Officers , was received with due honours , and the Prov . Grand Chapter of Cheshire was opened . His Lordship was supported by the following Grand Officers : —Comps . John Wood P . G . H ., Jas . Salmon
P . G . J ., G . W . Latham P . G . S . E ., John Siddeley P . G . S . N ., E . Friend P . G . P . S ., F . Jackson P . G . Treas ., C . H . Hinde P . G . B e ^ ., H . Kenyon P . G . S . B ., A . E . Cokayne P . G . St . B ., T . H . Kirk P . G . Org ., M . Alcock P . G . Jan . We had the pleasure of recognizing , in fcho crash , Comps . S . Gilbert P . Z . 321 , Saml . Jones P . Z . 477 , J . H . Johnston P . Z . 477 , Dr . A . Samuels P . Z . 477 , J . G . Adams H . 477 . Wm . Bennett P . S .
477 , W . Johnson M . E . Z . 721 , J . C . Robinson P . Z . 423 , Henry BuIIey P . P . G . H ., S . Sprailey P . P . G . J ., R . Beales P . P . G . A . S ., J . P . Piatt P . P . G . H ., J . Bishop P . P . G . J ., C . Dutton P . P . G . H ., C . W . Spencer Stanhope P . Z . 357 , John Beech P . Z . 361 , George Fox P . Z . 361 , J . C . Robinson P . Z . 425 , J . Dowell Bury M . E . Z . 425 , L . Ellis P . Z . 537 , James Hamilton S . E . 1048 , G . H . Holden
H . 295 , T . H . Kirk P . Z . 1045 , J . Siddeley H . 1045 , J . Blackburst H . 321 , E . Eardsley P . P . G . A . S . P . Z . 221 , J . E . Gibson J . 321 , J . Hill M . E . Z . 323 , W . Greatorex P . Z . 587 , & c . After the minutes of last Provincial Grand Chapter had been read and ratified j and other matters gone into , the M . E . G . Superintendent rose , and deliiered his annual address in a most touching and edifying manner .
His lords ip expressed the great pleasure he experienced in meeting so many Companions , and congratulated them on the happy and prosporous state of Royal Arch Freemasonry in the Province . From the large assemblage of brethren there that day , —which year after year showed an increase of Prov . G . Chapter , —he augured and believed there was a glorious future before them . He regretted that he was compelled
to announce the retirement of Comp . Captain Cope , who , aa a thorough good Mason , not only in Royal Arch , but in every branch connected with the Cr . ift , was compelled through ill health to retire from the active part be usually took iu the Order . His lordship then thanked the Officers , who had so ably performed the duties allotted them in the past year , and announced that the time had arrived to appoint
his Officers tor the ensuing twelvemonths . He remarked on the deep solicitude he felt for the welfare of the Craft and the Province be had the great responsibility of governing ; in appointing his Officers upon tho combined principle of merit and priority of claim . I'ho M . E . Grand . Superintendent concluded his remarks ( which were listened to with rapt attention , and frequently
greeted with applause by all present ) , by stating that ; the Provincial Grand Chapter showed a balance of £ 68 6 s 4 d , which was evidence of the zeal and ability with which Royal Arch Masonry was carried ou in the Province . His Lordship then honoured tho following Comps . with Provincial Grand Offices for the ensuing year : —Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope H ., J . C . Robinsou J ., G . W .
Latham re-appointed S . E ., John Siddeley re-appointed S . N ., M , McMorney P . S ., J . Meadows aud J . Biaukhurst Assist . Sojs ., F . fackson re-appointod Treas ., C . H . Hinde re-appointed Registrar , fohn Siddeley 1045 Sword Bearer , R . M . Townshend Standard 3 earer , W . Mathews D . C , T . H . Kirk re-appointed Organist , M . Alcock rc-appointrtl Janitor . Thtse Companion ? were dul y invested
aud took their seats . In pursuance of a notice of motion , Comp . Latham P . G . S . E . moved '" that the sum of sixty guineas , the amount necessary in addition to previous grants to make the Most Excellent tho Prov . Grand Superintendent a Vice President of the Royal . Masonic Institution for Girls , be grunted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Chapter to that Institution . " In urging this resolution , Comp . Latham paid a very high tribute of praise to tho Province for the
noble work already done by the Masons of Cheshire locall y , mil universally in a charitable point of view . The only drawback to his speech appeared to ho that ho extolled the Province too nistlily , as Ho seemed to think that Cheshire was almost too Strong in the amount of votes at its command ; bufc we know r , h ; it this Ex . Companion is aware thi-re is room for all the efforts of the benevolent tendencies of the wortjiy Bretiivefl of this