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Article THE STATUE AND THE DREAMER. ← Page 2 of 2 Article TO THE EDITOR. Page 1 of 2 →
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The Statue And The Dreamer.
ness now is with the present moment . Shades of my Lord Moira and of my honoured uncle Cumberland , I pray you aid me by your opinions . " The noble forms rose , and mutually addressed the illustrious statue ; they declined , however , to express any opinion , preferring to leave the question in the care of their beloved friend , whereon tbe statue resumed" I had myself once contemplated some revision in the formation of the Boardas necessary to render the office of Grand Steward more
, effectually serviceable as well as dignified . I had always in view to profit in due time by the suggestions of those who were competent to offer useful advice . Still the constitutions sufficiently direct the objects and office of Grand Steward , so as to have prevented this hapless occurrence . The point now to be attained is , to mark the circumstance well , and to endeavour by strict examination and impartial justice to prevent a repetition of such disgrace to the Order . 1 could hope that my noble
successor would , on the instant , suspend the late Board of Grand Stewards —hold an inquiry into their conduct—and if , after such enquiry , it should appear that the disturbance arose from circumstances not to he controlled by them , they should , in such case , be honourably acquitted of all blame and restored to their Masonic rank and function . But if , on the contrary , it should appear either that the Grand Stewards acted with evident want of decision , with inefficiency , or in wilful neglect of
duty , they should be visited by such penalty as should be found commensurate with the offence . " The statue ceased , and the dreamer felt as if he was regarded with complacency ; while , however , thought was inspiring hope , a mist came over his senses and left him no other evidence of the Grand Lodge of Shadows than what emanated from a dream , impressing his mind with a consciousness of the strongest necessity of acting with justice , tempered , it may be , with such moderation as may increase its value . Fin us . Midnyht , April 2 !> . h , 184 ( 1 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Malta , May Mtii , 18 _ 6 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —You may remember , some months since , that a spurious Lodge was set up in Bristol , to which the attention not only of the Grand Lodge , but also of the judicial authorities , was directed . A notice eventually issued from the G . L ., directed to the W . M . of all Lodges , cautioning them to receive no brother into his Lodge without a G . L . certificate ( but more especially any one from
Bristol ) , which reached the Lodges established in Malta . Will you be kind enough to enlighten a few Brothers by replying to the following question , or by advising them how to act under peculiar circumstances ? At a distance of a few hours sail from this island are the kingdoms of Sicily and Italy , and daily communication is maintained . You are aware of the spirit whicli influences many natives of the latter country
, and how many , called Italian refugees , have fled—how great are the persecutions they have endured—what privations they have borne to establish their rights , whether real or imaginary this is no time to inquire . Many of the refugees are Freemasons—but should a certificate be found ou them , in their own country , perpetual imprisonment , if not death , would probably ensue , hence arc they never provided .
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The Statue And The Dreamer.
ness now is with the present moment . Shades of my Lord Moira and of my honoured uncle Cumberland , I pray you aid me by your opinions . " The noble forms rose , and mutually addressed the illustrious statue ; they declined , however , to express any opinion , preferring to leave the question in the care of their beloved friend , whereon tbe statue resumed" I had myself once contemplated some revision in the formation of the Boardas necessary to render the office of Grand Steward more
, effectually serviceable as well as dignified . I had always in view to profit in due time by the suggestions of those who were competent to offer useful advice . Still the constitutions sufficiently direct the objects and office of Grand Steward , so as to have prevented this hapless occurrence . The point now to be attained is , to mark the circumstance well , and to endeavour by strict examination and impartial justice to prevent a repetition of such disgrace to the Order . 1 could hope that my noble
successor would , on the instant , suspend the late Board of Grand Stewards —hold an inquiry into their conduct—and if , after such enquiry , it should appear that the disturbance arose from circumstances not to he controlled by them , they should , in such case , be honourably acquitted of all blame and restored to their Masonic rank and function . But if , on the contrary , it should appear either that the Grand Stewards acted with evident want of decision , with inefficiency , or in wilful neglect of
duty , they should be visited by such penalty as should be found commensurate with the offence . " The statue ceased , and the dreamer felt as if he was regarded with complacency ; while , however , thought was inspiring hope , a mist came over his senses and left him no other evidence of the Grand Lodge of Shadows than what emanated from a dream , impressing his mind with a consciousness of the strongest necessity of acting with justice , tempered , it may be , with such moderation as may increase its value . Fin us . Midnyht , April 2 !> . h , 184 ( 1 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Malta , May Mtii , 18 _ 6 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —You may remember , some months since , that a spurious Lodge was set up in Bristol , to which the attention not only of the Grand Lodge , but also of the judicial authorities , was directed . A notice eventually issued from the G . L ., directed to the W . M . of all Lodges , cautioning them to receive no brother into his Lodge without a G . L . certificate ( but more especially any one from
Bristol ) , which reached the Lodges established in Malta . Will you be kind enough to enlighten a few Brothers by replying to the following question , or by advising them how to act under peculiar circumstances ? At a distance of a few hours sail from this island are the kingdoms of Sicily and Italy , and daily communication is maintained . You are aware of the spirit whicli influences many natives of the latter country
, and how many , called Italian refugees , have fled—how great are the persecutions they have endured—what privations they have borne to establish their rights , whether real or imaginary this is no time to inquire . Many of the refugees are Freemasons—but should a certificate be found ou them , in their own country , perpetual imprisonment , if not death , would probably ensue , hence arc they never provided .