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venient , if not an unpleasing effect . There are many persons who would be well disposed , and even desirous of offering an opinion upon current questions , but are prevented by the time and attention of Grand Lodge being pre-occupied . We do not hesitate to say that the time of Grand Lodge is wasted whenever any deviation from the
wholesome statute is permitted . Masonic law embraces all that is necessary of a moral and equitable power ; we want nothing more , and not wanting , would rather not have what does not agree with the spirit of our code . However , if it chance that the illustrious Grand Master may ( when present ) allow the boundaries of this regulation to be
passed , it should be courteously inferred that he may feel a personal disinclination to enforce the strict letter ; but how much more decorous would it be not to press such an advantage .
There are many reasons for directing attention to this particular subject ; one very forcibl y strikes us ; it is this , — there may be a probability that if the Grand Master should observe repeated interruptions , he may hesitate to attend in person , and we should , in such case , lose the great moral advantage which his presence always ensures . And should
he delegate his authority to other hands , and under such circumstances—those who mi g ht be the cause of such necessity , would be morally responsible for the rebuke , for such it would be held . Still , let us ask , what satisfactory reason could be given to the body at large , for the very serious disappointment their inadvertence mi g ht occasion , — the thought is important ?
THE APPOINTMENTS OP THE YEAR may be looked upon as auspicious to the interests of Freemasonry ; they betray no spirit of favouritism ; and the various interests of the Craft may be said to be honestly represented . The Hon . Fox Maule , M . P ., the son of the Provincial Grand Master for Forfarshire , is the Senior Warden ; his colleague is
Brother Henry James Prescott , son of the late Grand Treasurer . The selection of these Brethren is marked by a due regard to propriety . The Chaplains , Secretaries , Director , and Assistant Director of Ceremonies , continue in their respective offices . The mantle of the late Grand Registrar has fallen upon Brother Henderson , who , being young , active , and enterprising , will , we venture to anticipate , amplif y the utmost
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venient , if not an unpleasing effect . There are many persons who would be well disposed , and even desirous of offering an opinion upon current questions , but are prevented by the time and attention of Grand Lodge being pre-occupied . We do not hesitate to say that the time of Grand Lodge is wasted whenever any deviation from the
wholesome statute is permitted . Masonic law embraces all that is necessary of a moral and equitable power ; we want nothing more , and not wanting , would rather not have what does not agree with the spirit of our code . However , if it chance that the illustrious Grand Master may ( when present ) allow the boundaries of this regulation to be
passed , it should be courteously inferred that he may feel a personal disinclination to enforce the strict letter ; but how much more decorous would it be not to press such an advantage .
There are many reasons for directing attention to this particular subject ; one very forcibl y strikes us ; it is this , — there may be a probability that if the Grand Master should observe repeated interruptions , he may hesitate to attend in person , and we should , in such case , lose the great moral advantage which his presence always ensures . And should
he delegate his authority to other hands , and under such circumstances—those who mi g ht be the cause of such necessity , would be morally responsible for the rebuke , for such it would be held . Still , let us ask , what satisfactory reason could be given to the body at large , for the very serious disappointment their inadvertence mi g ht occasion , — the thought is important ?
THE APPOINTMENTS OP THE YEAR may be looked upon as auspicious to the interests of Freemasonry ; they betray no spirit of favouritism ; and the various interests of the Craft may be said to be honestly represented . The Hon . Fox Maule , M . P ., the son of the Provincial Grand Master for Forfarshire , is the Senior Warden ; his colleague is
Brother Henry James Prescott , son of the late Grand Treasurer . The selection of these Brethren is marked by a due regard to propriety . The Chaplains , Secretaries , Director , and Assistant Director of Ceremonies , continue in their respective offices . The mantle of the late Grand Registrar has fallen upon Brother Henderson , who , being young , active , and enterprising , will , we venture to anticipate , amplif y the utmost