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holding under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was established in 1809 ; and the Royal A'ictoria Lodge , under the United Grand Lodge of England , was established in 1837 . These two work in the same hall ; they meet monthly , the former on the first AVednesday , and the latter on the Monday following ; many of the Brethren are contributing members of both . Until very recently , there was no difference in the working , but the Alaster of the Union , Bro . Cooke , having visited Edinburgh and the
( 5 rand Lodge there , in the course of the past year , on his return has introduced a mode of working differing in some respects from our former practice . The Royal A'ictoria adhere strictly to their old practice ; their Past Alaster , Bro . G . C . Anderson , having visited London in 1840 , saw nothing there to justify a departure from what has always been the practice here ; that Lodge therefore continues to work as heretofore . AVhich of the Lodges works most correctlor most in accordance
y , with the established usages of our ancient Order since the union in 1813 , is difficult to ascertain ; it is certainly much to he regretted that any difference as to the working should exist between two Lodges so closely connected as these two are . Would that some experienced Brother would come this way and set us right . The variations alluded to of course cannot be explained , except orally ; but it would be satisfactory to us to learn , through the medium
of your much-valued and esteemed Quarterly Review , whether English and Scottish Alasonry differs in any respect . If you can set us right in this particular , you ivould confer a lasting favour on your Bahamian Brethren . 1 must not omit to mention , that the most fraternal feeling exists betiveen the two Lodges and the Brethren generally ; but one thing is much to be regretted , that is the number of Brethren residing in Nassau who are not contributing members of either Lodge . This is lamentable , especially as ive have frequent demands upon our charity fund . Should not every Freemason belong to one or more Lodges , if there are any
where he resides ? A library has lately been established by the two Lodges jointly , which promises to afford much information to the Brethren . At present the Quarterly Review forms our entire stock ; but several volumes are expected , both from England and the United States . A commission has been received from the Grand Lodge of Scotland by John F . Cooke , Esq ., constituting him Provincial Grand Alaster for
the Bahamas . He has since been installed , and appointed his AVardens , & c . An application is now being forwarded by the members of the Royal Victoria Lodge and other Brethren , members of English Lodges , to the Duke of Sussex , to grant a similar commission to the Hon . G . C . Anderson , her Alajesty ' s Attorney-General for the Bahamas . The grounds upon ivhich the application is made , will fully justify his Royal Highness in granting the prayers of the petitioners . AN OLD MASON .
JAMAICA . —Our gratitude to the Review , without which we should literally be in the dark as to the movements in the Alasonic world , is best expressed in the determination , as far as possible , to carry out the views and objects so carefully directed by that organ . The number of Brethren is certainly increasing ; perhaps the most numerous is the " Friendship " of Kingston—being over 90—consisting of Christians , Jews , and persons of colour ; and it is delightful to witness the general harmony that exists .
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Foreign.
holding under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was established in 1809 ; and the Royal A'ictoria Lodge , under the United Grand Lodge of England , was established in 1837 . These two work in the same hall ; they meet monthly , the former on the first AVednesday , and the latter on the Monday following ; many of the Brethren are contributing members of both . Until very recently , there was no difference in the working , but the Alaster of the Union , Bro . Cooke , having visited Edinburgh and the
( 5 rand Lodge there , in the course of the past year , on his return has introduced a mode of working differing in some respects from our former practice . The Royal A'ictoria adhere strictly to their old practice ; their Past Alaster , Bro . G . C . Anderson , having visited London in 1840 , saw nothing there to justify a departure from what has always been the practice here ; that Lodge therefore continues to work as heretofore . AVhich of the Lodges works most correctlor most in accordance
y , with the established usages of our ancient Order since the union in 1813 , is difficult to ascertain ; it is certainly much to he regretted that any difference as to the working should exist between two Lodges so closely connected as these two are . Would that some experienced Brother would come this way and set us right . The variations alluded to of course cannot be explained , except orally ; but it would be satisfactory to us to learn , through the medium
of your much-valued and esteemed Quarterly Review , whether English and Scottish Alasonry differs in any respect . If you can set us right in this particular , you ivould confer a lasting favour on your Bahamian Brethren . 1 must not omit to mention , that the most fraternal feeling exists betiveen the two Lodges and the Brethren generally ; but one thing is much to be regretted , that is the number of Brethren residing in Nassau who are not contributing members of either Lodge . This is lamentable , especially as ive have frequent demands upon our charity fund . Should not every Freemason belong to one or more Lodges , if there are any
where he resides ? A library has lately been established by the two Lodges jointly , which promises to afford much information to the Brethren . At present the Quarterly Review forms our entire stock ; but several volumes are expected , both from England and the United States . A commission has been received from the Grand Lodge of Scotland by John F . Cooke , Esq ., constituting him Provincial Grand Alaster for
the Bahamas . He has since been installed , and appointed his AVardens , & c . An application is now being forwarded by the members of the Royal Victoria Lodge and other Brethren , members of English Lodges , to the Duke of Sussex , to grant a similar commission to the Hon . G . C . Anderson , her Alajesty ' s Attorney-General for the Bahamas . The grounds upon ivhich the application is made , will fully justify his Royal Highness in granting the prayers of the petitioners . AN OLD MASON .
JAMAICA . —Our gratitude to the Review , without which we should literally be in the dark as to the movements in the Alasonic world , is best expressed in the determination , as far as possible , to carry out the views and objects so carefully directed by that organ . The number of Brethren is certainly increasing ; perhaps the most numerous is the " Friendship " of Kingston—being over 90—consisting of Christians , Jews , and persons of colour ; and it is delightful to witness the general harmony that exists .