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Masonic Life Association*
In our last number we dropped a hint that a most important subject might shortly be submitted to the consideration of the Craft ; so important indeed is the question , that its promoters have hesitated to take any step beyond that of sounding the opinion of several friends as to the ultimate practicability of the object , and have contented themselves with placiii" - the preceding " Circular" before his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussexthe MAVGMand for the present the matter thus rests
, ..., until the recommencement of the Masonic session , when we hope to lay before our readers some further advances in a matter which we consider not merely practicable , but which embraces the most satisfactory promise of enduring success . AVhile expressing these sentiments , however , let us not be misunderstood . AVe do not , we will not , advocate any measures which have for their object individual profit , beyond the FA in . remuneration for actual or for the return for There must
services ^ EQUITABLE capital invested . be no sinecures , no extravagant salaries . All must be determined upon truly Masonic princip les ; so that when the reserved fund for the ultimate security of the assured shall be invested , the residue shall be carried to the General Account of Masonic Benevolence , in the aid of ALL the Charities of our Order . AA have since heard that a second project of a similar nature
e is in embryo , and merely observe that we trust there will be neither rivalry nor jealousy , but that a union may take p lace ; so that instead of failure in both attempts , there may be sucli a co-operation in the majestic work , as will ensure the most certain success .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
June 1 . —The Board of Stewards , for 1836-7 , met at Brother Breach ' s , Blackwall , to wind up their accounts . They presented their President , Treasurer , and Secretary , Brothers Cartwright , AValmisley , and M . Mullen , with Past Grand Stewards' Jewels , according to the new regulations . To each Jewel was appended an insignia of office ; to that for the President , " a laurel wreath , "—to the Treasurer ' s " the keys , " and to the Secretary ' " the " They further presented the Secretary
s , cross pens . with a very elegant coffee-pot , as a pleasing method of conveying to Mrs . M'Mullen their estimation of their Brother ' s active , services . ENCAMPMENT , No . 20 , —June 16 . —The Hon . F . Saville was installed this day . THE LATE B ROTHER PRESTON . —A bust of this distinguished Mason , which was for many years in the possession of his friend , the late Brother his hewand
Meyrick , has been lately presented by Colonel Meyrick , nep , executor , to the Lodge of Antiquity , through the medium of Brother Simpson , P . G . S . B ., a member of the Lodge , as a memorial of one , who when living , contributed so much to its reputation and prosperity . BROTHER THOMAS B RUTTON . —AVe mentioned some time since that a piece of plate was about to be presented to the excellent and highly esteemed governor of Stafford gaol . This very elegant present being a large waiter , weighing 150 ounces , has been manufactured by Brother VOL . IV . ^
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Masonic Life Association*
In our last number we dropped a hint that a most important subject might shortly be submitted to the consideration of the Craft ; so important indeed is the question , that its promoters have hesitated to take any step beyond that of sounding the opinion of several friends as to the ultimate practicability of the object , and have contented themselves with placiii" - the preceding " Circular" before his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussexthe MAVGMand for the present the matter thus rests
, ..., until the recommencement of the Masonic session , when we hope to lay before our readers some further advances in a matter which we consider not merely practicable , but which embraces the most satisfactory promise of enduring success . AVhile expressing these sentiments , however , let us not be misunderstood . AVe do not , we will not , advocate any measures which have for their object individual profit , beyond the FA in . remuneration for actual or for the return for There must
services ^ EQUITABLE capital invested . be no sinecures , no extravagant salaries . All must be determined upon truly Masonic princip les ; so that when the reserved fund for the ultimate security of the assured shall be invested , the residue shall be carried to the General Account of Masonic Benevolence , in the aid of ALL the Charities of our Order . AA have since heard that a second project of a similar nature
e is in embryo , and merely observe that we trust there will be neither rivalry nor jealousy , but that a union may take p lace ; so that instead of failure in both attempts , there may be sucli a co-operation in the majestic work , as will ensure the most certain success .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
June 1 . —The Board of Stewards , for 1836-7 , met at Brother Breach ' s , Blackwall , to wind up their accounts . They presented their President , Treasurer , and Secretary , Brothers Cartwright , AValmisley , and M . Mullen , with Past Grand Stewards' Jewels , according to the new regulations . To each Jewel was appended an insignia of office ; to that for the President , " a laurel wreath , "—to the Treasurer ' s " the keys , " and to the Secretary ' " the " They further presented the Secretary
s , cross pens . with a very elegant coffee-pot , as a pleasing method of conveying to Mrs . M'Mullen their estimation of their Brother ' s active , services . ENCAMPMENT , No . 20 , —June 16 . —The Hon . F . Saville was installed this day . THE LATE B ROTHER PRESTON . —A bust of this distinguished Mason , which was for many years in the possession of his friend , the late Brother his hewand
Meyrick , has been lately presented by Colonel Meyrick , nep , executor , to the Lodge of Antiquity , through the medium of Brother Simpson , P . G . S . B ., a member of the Lodge , as a memorial of one , who when living , contributed so much to its reputation and prosperity . BROTHER THOMAS B RUTTON . —AVe mentioned some time since that a piece of plate was about to be presented to the excellent and highly esteemed governor of Stafford gaol . This very elegant present being a large waiter , weighing 150 ounces , has been manufactured by Brother VOL . IV . ^