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expectations . He accepts the office at a moment when the duties require critical examination—when Masonry is assuming her natural position—and he will bear in mind that his perfect knowled ge of the fundamental princi ples of the Institution may be greatl y benefited by the exercise of his industry and his talents—there is no one better fitted for the office and
the times . The Deacons are Brothers Perkins and G . Gilbert : the former was the Grand Sword-Bearer last year , and the latter is well known to the Craft as a zealous Brother , whose vocation as a clergyman , and conduct as a Mason , have entitled him to promotion . Brother G . P . Phili pe has received a merited compliment by his elevation Grand
as Sword-Bearer ; it is one that will be viewed by the Masters of Lodges with especial gratification , for , does prove that the « Eye" of the Master is observant ot merit , and that it does not limit its range of vision to this or that Lod ge . Brother Hardwicke succeeds as Grand Supermtendant of Works , to Sir John Soane , deceased
Among the notices of motion is one , the formation of a library in the Hall , by Brother Henderson , the newly appointed Grand Registrar . The suggestion is worth y the quarter from whence it emanates . Julias often occurred to us that a library was wanting ; and we have sometimes calculated that
our own collection , at a future period , mio-ht not be unworth y of a shelf or two . Our Brother is entitled to the thanks ot the Craft , and we trust he will have their determmed support . What if he were to enlarge his motion , and introduce the suggestion of a museum as well , t ravellers from all parts of the world would contribute to itand
; we question much if it would not soon become an honourable rivalry with some others who have had the adof many years' collection .
GRAND CHAPTER . — -There is something anomalous that reigns " supreme" in this department of the Order ; which has ^ tended to no good , does tend to no good , and if it is suffered to continue , may not stop at merely tcndincr to no good . « When things come to the worst " , " it has been assumed "they are likel y to mend ; " and we trust the observation will be realised .
lhe limited attention paid to the concerns of the Grand Chapter has _ been most striking : the generality of Masons are not sufficientl y impressed with the importance of attain-
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expectations . He accepts the office at a moment when the duties require critical examination—when Masonry is assuming her natural position—and he will bear in mind that his perfect knowled ge of the fundamental princi ples of the Institution may be greatl y benefited by the exercise of his industry and his talents—there is no one better fitted for the office and
the times . The Deacons are Brothers Perkins and G . Gilbert : the former was the Grand Sword-Bearer last year , and the latter is well known to the Craft as a zealous Brother , whose vocation as a clergyman , and conduct as a Mason , have entitled him to promotion . Brother G . P . Phili pe has received a merited compliment by his elevation Grand
as Sword-Bearer ; it is one that will be viewed by the Masters of Lodges with especial gratification , for , does prove that the « Eye" of the Master is observant ot merit , and that it does not limit its range of vision to this or that Lod ge . Brother Hardwicke succeeds as Grand Supermtendant of Works , to Sir John Soane , deceased
Among the notices of motion is one , the formation of a library in the Hall , by Brother Henderson , the newly appointed Grand Registrar . The suggestion is worth y the quarter from whence it emanates . Julias often occurred to us that a library was wanting ; and we have sometimes calculated that
our own collection , at a future period , mio-ht not be unworth y of a shelf or two . Our Brother is entitled to the thanks ot the Craft , and we trust he will have their determmed support . What if he were to enlarge his motion , and introduce the suggestion of a museum as well , t ravellers from all parts of the world would contribute to itand
; we question much if it would not soon become an honourable rivalry with some others who have had the adof many years' collection .
GRAND CHAPTER . — -There is something anomalous that reigns " supreme" in this department of the Order ; which has ^ tended to no good , does tend to no good , and if it is suffered to continue , may not stop at merely tcndincr to no good . « When things come to the worst " , " it has been assumed "they are likel y to mend ; " and we trust the observation will be realised .
lhe limited attention paid to the concerns of the Grand Chapter has _ been most striking : the generality of Masons are not sufficientl y impressed with the importance of attain-