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Uniformity.
UNIFORMITY .
THE practice of interchanging representatives with sister Grand Lodges , was first introduced into England by our late revered and illustrious Grand Master . The Grand Lodges of Berlin and Hamburgh were the first ivhich availed themselves of this means of intercourse , and our brethren and fellow-subjects in Ireland followed tardily in their wake ; whilst the Grand Lodge of Scotlandfrom some unknown
, cause , still remains unmoved , although Masonic legislative assemblies of very recent origin have sent their envoys . Most beneficial results have arisen from this desirable praclice ,. encouraging as it does constant intercommunication , sccuriii « - satisfactory intelligence , and cementing friendship . His Roy . il Hi ghness , the late Duke of Sussex , foresaw the universal benefits , iihich would be secured to the Masonic world , should the interchange of representatives become generalprovided
, these appointments were confined to properly qualified individuals . Had it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to spare our Royal Master to us , we have no doubt the system would long since have been perfected . As Masonic journalists , we purpose to confine ourselves to subjects
of general utility to tbe Craft , of instruction , information , and improvement , actuated solel y by a spirit and couched in language consistent with the princi ples , upon which our Order is founded . Amongst the former , the subject which heads this article we consider to be one of the greatest importance , and the consideration of it has naturally led to our opening remarks . As Masonry is general , and its principles universally acknowledged by its members in every laudit is deeply to be deplored that time
, and circumstances have conspired to produce non-conformity in our practice and working , and methods , as various as the languages spoken by the respective bodies of Freemasons in their various climes . To remedy tbis evil , we would earnestly invite the zealous co-operation of all influential Brethren under every Constitution . This was one subject , amongst many others , for the improvement of the Craft , ivhich occupied the attention of the Duke of Sussex ; and the corner-stone for
the achievement of this most desirable object was laid by his Koyal Highness , by the partial system of representation , which commenced under his auspices . We trust our Scottish brethren will no longer delay ; but , casting aside every trifling and unworthy impediment , will be foremost in the irood work .
When the , representatives shall have been , interchanged between the Grand Lodge of England and- tbe other leading Grand Lodges , we would suggest , that arrangements should be made , through the intervention of these official brethren , to estalrlish uniformity as far as possible , both in p ractice and working . In order , however , to carry out this plan , it is apparent that a judicious selection should be made of Brethren to hold the office of representatives , and tbat they should not only be efficient Craftsmen , but be constant aud regular in their
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Uniformity.
UNIFORMITY .
THE practice of interchanging representatives with sister Grand Lodges , was first introduced into England by our late revered and illustrious Grand Master . The Grand Lodges of Berlin and Hamburgh were the first ivhich availed themselves of this means of intercourse , and our brethren and fellow-subjects in Ireland followed tardily in their wake ; whilst the Grand Lodge of Scotlandfrom some unknown
, cause , still remains unmoved , although Masonic legislative assemblies of very recent origin have sent their envoys . Most beneficial results have arisen from this desirable praclice ,. encouraging as it does constant intercommunication , sccuriii « - satisfactory intelligence , and cementing friendship . His Roy . il Hi ghness , the late Duke of Sussex , foresaw the universal benefits , iihich would be secured to the Masonic world , should the interchange of representatives become generalprovided
, these appointments were confined to properly qualified individuals . Had it pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to spare our Royal Master to us , we have no doubt the system would long since have been perfected . As Masonic journalists , we purpose to confine ourselves to subjects
of general utility to tbe Craft , of instruction , information , and improvement , actuated solel y by a spirit and couched in language consistent with the princi ples , upon which our Order is founded . Amongst the former , the subject which heads this article we consider to be one of the greatest importance , and the consideration of it has naturally led to our opening remarks . As Masonry is general , and its principles universally acknowledged by its members in every laudit is deeply to be deplored that time
, and circumstances have conspired to produce non-conformity in our practice and working , and methods , as various as the languages spoken by the respective bodies of Freemasons in their various climes . To remedy tbis evil , we would earnestly invite the zealous co-operation of all influential Brethren under every Constitution . This was one subject , amongst many others , for the improvement of the Craft , ivhich occupied the attention of the Duke of Sussex ; and the corner-stone for
the achievement of this most desirable object was laid by his Koyal Highness , by the partial system of representation , which commenced under his auspices . We trust our Scottish brethren will no longer delay ; but , casting aside every trifling and unworthy impediment , will be foremost in the irood work .
When the , representatives shall have been , interchanged between the Grand Lodge of England and- tbe other leading Grand Lodges , we would suggest , that arrangements should be made , through the intervention of these official brethren , to estalrlish uniformity as far as possible , both in p ractice and working . In order , however , to carry out this plan , it is apparent that a judicious selection should be made of Brethren to hold the office of representatives , and tbat they should not only be efficient Craftsmen , but be constant aud regular in their