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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
THE MASTERS ' , PAST-MASTERS ' , AND WARDENS' CLUB . ( Circular . ') " At a Meeting of Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens , held subsequent to the adjournment of the last Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England , it was resolved unanimously : — "' That it is painfully evident to this Meeting that there exists au
obvious necessity for the re-establishment of a Masters' Past Masters ' , ancl Wardens' Club , —wherein , at stated meetings , the interest and independence of the Craft may be considered and protected . ' " The brethren who signed . the foregoing resolution will meet at the Freemasons'Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Thursday next , the 13 thinstant , at Seven in the Evening , precisely , and request the attendance of as many members of Grand Lodge as possible on that occasion . " ' London , 10 th April , 1848 . "
The few hut expressive words contained in the above resolution conveyed a meaning sufficiently significant to attract the attention of such members of Grand Lodge , as felt disposed to check the inordinate power of the dais to control the floor , and the following circular will develop the intended objects . { Circular . ) " At a Meeting of Members of the United Grand Lodge of England ,
held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday the 13 th ultimo , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted ;—"' That it is evident to this Meeting there exists a necessity for the establishment of a Masters ' , Past-Masters ' , ancl Wardens' Club , ancl that such Club be now formed . "' That the Members of this Club must be Members of the Grand Lodge of England .
"' That the objects of the Club shall be , to have a precognition of the current business to be brought before the ensuing Grand Loclge , to discuss and consider the same , and to suggest such arrangements thereon as may best conduce to the interests of Freemasonry . " ' That the regular Meetings be held on the nights of the assembling of Grand Lodge—the Grand Festival excepted—the chair to be taken at six o ' clock precisely . "' That the subscription of the members be five shillings per annum ,
to be paid in advance . "' That the present officers of the Club do consist of a president , vice-president , treasurer , ancl secretary . "' That a special meeting of the Club be convened for Friday , the 12 th of May , at the hour of seven o ' clock punctually . ' " JOHN WHITJVIORE , Hon . See . Pro . Tern . "B . N . Your attendance at the Special Meeting on the 12 th instant , with as many friends as possible , is earnestly requested . " Freemasons * Tavern , May 5 , 1848 . "
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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
THE MASTERS ' , PAST-MASTERS ' , AND WARDENS' CLUB . ( Circular . ') " At a Meeting of Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens , held subsequent to the adjournment of the last Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England , it was resolved unanimously : — "' That it is painfully evident to this Meeting that there exists au
obvious necessity for the re-establishment of a Masters' Past Masters ' , ancl Wardens' Club , —wherein , at stated meetings , the interest and independence of the Craft may be considered and protected . ' " The brethren who signed . the foregoing resolution will meet at the Freemasons'Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Thursday next , the 13 thinstant , at Seven in the Evening , precisely , and request the attendance of as many members of Grand Lodge as possible on that occasion . " ' London , 10 th April , 1848 . "
The few hut expressive words contained in the above resolution conveyed a meaning sufficiently significant to attract the attention of such members of Grand Lodge , as felt disposed to check the inordinate power of the dais to control the floor , and the following circular will develop the intended objects . { Circular . ) " At a Meeting of Members of the United Grand Lodge of England ,
held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday the 13 th ultimo , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted ;—"' That it is evident to this Meeting there exists a necessity for the establishment of a Masters ' , Past-Masters ' , ancl Wardens' Club , ancl that such Club be now formed . "' That the Members of this Club must be Members of the Grand Lodge of England .
"' That the objects of the Club shall be , to have a precognition of the current business to be brought before the ensuing Grand Loclge , to discuss and consider the same , and to suggest such arrangements thereon as may best conduce to the interests of Freemasonry . " ' That the regular Meetings be held on the nights of the assembling of Grand Lodge—the Grand Festival excepted—the chair to be taken at six o ' clock precisely . "' That the subscription of the members be five shillings per annum ,
to be paid in advance . "' That the present officers of the Club do consist of a president , vice-president , treasurer , ancl secretary . "' That a special meeting of the Club be convened for Friday , the 12 th of May , at the hour of seven o ' clock punctually . ' " JOHN WHITJVIORE , Hon . See . Pro . Tern . "B . N . Your attendance at the Special Meeting on the 12 th instant , with as many friends as possible , is earnestly requested . " Freemasons * Tavern , May 5 , 1848 . "