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Article THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 8 of 12 →
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
had passed , before they were called upon to proA-e , that as Brethren they were worthy of Masonic promotion . The Grand Deacons have been selected from among the Past-Masters of the Craft , and their appointments may be considered as complimentary on the part ofthe Grand Master
to their respective Lodges . The present Grand Sword-Bearer has been selected from the Lodge of Friendship , and the very graceful manner in which Brother Henry Perkins has accepted the office , is no doubt appreciated by the distinguished Mason in whom such g ifts of honour are
vested . The services of Sir Wm . Woods being so generally required by His Majesty , an Assistant-Grand Director of the Ceremonies has been appointed , in the person of Brother Jennings . This is , however , not a newly created office , for in the time of the late Sir George Nayler ( Garter King at
Arms ) the same necessity existed . The other distinguished Masons who complete the Grand cortege are too well known to require any other remark , than to thank them for another year of active service .
The Board of General Purposes and Finance have comp leted their labours : in each department there has been considerable accession of business . Many interesting circumstances have been brought before the first Board , and the reports from the latter are highly satisfactory .
At the Grand Lodge of this month , there were several topics brought forward . A motion , that went to the effect that certain Grand Officers should , on the termination of their year of office , retain their clothing and rank , instead of requiring a confirmation from Grand Lodge , as is now
the case , was lost on a division , the numbers being about three to two , the Grand Officers very considerately not voting , unless , indeed , we except some few who voted in the majority . It is , perhaps , too much to say that a deviation
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
had passed , before they were called upon to proA-e , that as Brethren they were worthy of Masonic promotion . The Grand Deacons have been selected from among the Past-Masters of the Craft , and their appointments may be considered as complimentary on the part ofthe Grand Master
to their respective Lodges . The present Grand Sword-Bearer has been selected from the Lodge of Friendship , and the very graceful manner in which Brother Henry Perkins has accepted the office , is no doubt appreciated by the distinguished Mason in whom such g ifts of honour are
vested . The services of Sir Wm . Woods being so generally required by His Majesty , an Assistant-Grand Director of the Ceremonies has been appointed , in the person of Brother Jennings . This is , however , not a newly created office , for in the time of the late Sir George Nayler ( Garter King at
Arms ) the same necessity existed . The other distinguished Masons who complete the Grand cortege are too well known to require any other remark , than to thank them for another year of active service .
The Board of General Purposes and Finance have comp leted their labours : in each department there has been considerable accession of business . Many interesting circumstances have been brought before the first Board , and the reports from the latter are highly satisfactory .
At the Grand Lodge of this month , there were several topics brought forward . A motion , that went to the effect that certain Grand Officers should , on the termination of their year of office , retain their clothing and rank , instead of requiring a confirmation from Grand Lodge , as is now
the case , was lost on a division , the numbers being about three to two , the Grand Officers very considerately not voting , unless , indeed , we except some few who voted in the majority . It is , perhaps , too much to say that a deviation