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Glasgow Masonics.
increasing , and which will continue , ought to teach us , if we " hope to retain our respective positions , " that it will not be ¦ " by tlie vain attempt to arrest their progress , but by endeavouring to accelerate our own . " The Lotlges will see it to be their duty to obtain more accurate information on the subject of the Grand Lodge—they will know how it is managed— -they will not be content with the meagre bill of fare which is partially circulated once a year with the title of Annual Circular . In
these days of retrenchment , they may suggest the propriety of reducing the charter from 10 / . 10 * . to half , or less than half that sum ; they may recommend that it be printed . So much for economy . They may be for doing away with all unnecessary or obnoxious fees or charges ; and all these things may be done if the Lodges will it , whether we in Edinburgh be pleased or not . Let but the active Lodges spread information among those which are not so conveniently situated for obtaining
it—, urge them to exertion , that they may know what is doing , and what it is possible to do , —and let all keep a sharp watch over the actions and movements at head quarters . The meeting of the Grand Loclge in August may be of great advantage to the Craft ; if even a few of the Masters and Wardens come to it , it will at least pave the way for greater numbers coming on future occasions . They are tlie members of the Grand Lod and ht to
exerge , oug cise that ri ght . Were it the case that Masters and Wardens did come regularly to Grand Lodge , even although it was only once a year , improvement would steadily take place throughout Scotland ; uniformity of working , and a more correct estimate of the value and beauty of the principles of Masonry would very soon raise the Masonic character of Scotland to that position which it has lost , but which at one time it had .
Before I close this letter I would ask the aid and assistance of English and Irish Brethren and Lodges for the purpose of improving Scotch Masonry . And this they can do with little or no trouble to themselves , but with great advantage to Scotch Brethren ; and it would be with equal advantage also to the Scotch Lodges . If English and Irish Lodges would make it imperative that every Scotch Brother , before he gains admission to visit an English Lodge , were most strictly examined as to his qualifications as a Mason ; if he can prove himself in a satisfactory manner
, admit him , but if he cannot do so , whoever introduces him , let him bo rejected . It would be a valuable lesson , ancl one which would help to improve the Brethren here . I know that there is a law or rule to this effect , but I also know that many Brethren gain admittance to English Lodges who , if they were correctly examined , would fail : they may be introduced by friends who know them to be Masons , but let every one prove himself . A hint on this subject ought to be sufficient . Much
more remains to be said on the subject of improvement , but in the meantime , I remain , yours Fraternally , FELLOW CRAFT .
Births. On Th 10th June, At No. 14, St. ...
BIRTHS . On th 10 th June , at No . 14 , St . Giles' Street , Oxford , the wife of Bro . Richard James Spiers , G . S B ., of a daughter . On the 10 th June , at No . 11 , Artillery Place , Finsbury Square , the wife of Bro . Thos . Pryer , P . M . of tbe Oak Lodge , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , of a aon .
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Glasgow Masonics.
increasing , and which will continue , ought to teach us , if we " hope to retain our respective positions , " that it will not be ¦ " by tlie vain attempt to arrest their progress , but by endeavouring to accelerate our own . " The Lotlges will see it to be their duty to obtain more accurate information on the subject of the Grand Lodge—they will know how it is managed— -they will not be content with the meagre bill of fare which is partially circulated once a year with the title of Annual Circular . In
these days of retrenchment , they may suggest the propriety of reducing the charter from 10 / . 10 * . to half , or less than half that sum ; they may recommend that it be printed . So much for economy . They may be for doing away with all unnecessary or obnoxious fees or charges ; and all these things may be done if the Lodges will it , whether we in Edinburgh be pleased or not . Let but the active Lodges spread information among those which are not so conveniently situated for obtaining
it—, urge them to exertion , that they may know what is doing , and what it is possible to do , —and let all keep a sharp watch over the actions and movements at head quarters . The meeting of the Grand Loclge in August may be of great advantage to the Craft ; if even a few of the Masters and Wardens come to it , it will at least pave the way for greater numbers coming on future occasions . They are tlie members of the Grand Lod and ht to
exerge , oug cise that ri ght . Were it the case that Masters and Wardens did come regularly to Grand Lodge , even although it was only once a year , improvement would steadily take place throughout Scotland ; uniformity of working , and a more correct estimate of the value and beauty of the principles of Masonry would very soon raise the Masonic character of Scotland to that position which it has lost , but which at one time it had .
Before I close this letter I would ask the aid and assistance of English and Irish Brethren and Lodges for the purpose of improving Scotch Masonry . And this they can do with little or no trouble to themselves , but with great advantage to Scotch Brethren ; and it would be with equal advantage also to the Scotch Lodges . If English and Irish Lodges would make it imperative that every Scotch Brother , before he gains admission to visit an English Lodge , were most strictly examined as to his qualifications as a Mason ; if he can prove himself in a satisfactory manner
, admit him , but if he cannot do so , whoever introduces him , let him bo rejected . It would be a valuable lesson , ancl one which would help to improve the Brethren here . I know that there is a law or rule to this effect , but I also know that many Brethren gain admittance to English Lodges who , if they were correctly examined , would fail : they may be introduced by friends who know them to be Masons , but let every one prove himself . A hint on this subject ought to be sufficient . Much
more remains to be said on the subject of improvement , but in the meantime , I remain , yours Fraternally , FELLOW CRAFT .
Births. On Th 10th June, At No. 14, St. ...
BIRTHS . On th 10 th June , at No . 14 , St . Giles' Street , Oxford , the wife of Bro . Richard James Spiers , G . S B ., of a daughter . On the 10 th June , at No . 11 , Artillery Place , Finsbury Square , the wife of Bro . Thos . Pryer , P . M . of tbe Oak Lodge , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , of a aon .