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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 6 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
as perfect a MASONIC OBJECT as could possibly be attempted , than that we believed its projectors had not sufficient power to carry out the same views , ancl that thereby those who might inadvertently or incautiousl y be enlisted as supporters ,
might sustain ultimate disappointment and loss . Having received , however , many communications on this subject , ancl several of the writers having expressed themselves to us as if we were parties connected with the
published company , we are bound to disclaim any further knowledge of it than what we have observed in its own printed announcement . And it is our duty further to declare to those of the Fraternity , who feel the dignity and
high importance of sound moral disci pline , that no meetings of Lodges , associated as such , are in conformity with the Constitutions , unless convened by the order , or at least with the knowled ge of the Provincial Grand Master ; and that in provinces where such an officer is not appointed , the
Grand Master himself is the only authority from whence such permission can be obtained . It is to be regretted that in more than one district , meetings have taken place , under circumstances which may lead to some inquiry and much
anxiety ; and we hope our timely remarks may have the effect of a warning , in respect of any intended proceedings , if they should not even be the occasion of correcting the errors that have occurred .
We forbear at present to offer any observations upon the published statements of the concern , further than that it has from ignorance of the spirit of our Constitutions ( we hope % ve are justified in believing its error is not by intention )
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
as perfect a MASONIC OBJECT as could possibly be attempted , than that we believed its projectors had not sufficient power to carry out the same views , ancl that thereby those who might inadvertently or incautiousl y be enlisted as supporters ,
might sustain ultimate disappointment and loss . Having received , however , many communications on this subject , ancl several of the writers having expressed themselves to us as if we were parties connected with the
published company , we are bound to disclaim any further knowledge of it than what we have observed in its own printed announcement . And it is our duty further to declare to those of the Fraternity , who feel the dignity and
high importance of sound moral disci pline , that no meetings of Lodges , associated as such , are in conformity with the Constitutions , unless convened by the order , or at least with the knowled ge of the Provincial Grand Master ; and that in provinces where such an officer is not appointed , the
Grand Master himself is the only authority from whence such permission can be obtained . It is to be regretted that in more than one district , meetings have taken place , under circumstances which may lead to some inquiry and much
anxiety ; and we hope our timely remarks may have the effect of a warning , in respect of any intended proceedings , if they should not even be the occasion of correcting the errors that have occurred .
We forbear at present to offer any observations upon the published statements of the concern , further than that it has from ignorance of the spirit of our Constitutions ( we hope % ve are justified in believing its error is not by intention )