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Article THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 6 of 6
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
of charity with their smiles , they had to depend upon their faith in the cause itself for their advocacy of its interests . Now that " the finger" has drawn aside the veil , and thereby shown the beauty of the picture , let us hope that Grand Lodge may examine the work—it will bear the most
critical inspection of the most accomplished Mason . The Master-mind need not hesitate to examine its lustre , which is clear and soft , and will not offend by a mere dazzling effect .
It should be especially borne in mind that the present arrangements are altogether of a provisional character , in not the sli ghtest iota is it intended to compromise the dignity of Grand Lodge , or to endanger the prerogative of its illustrious ruler ; that as soon as it may be considered
respectful to place their own immediate proceedings before His Royal Highness , the Committee will not fail to solicit his fraternal advice on so momentous a subject , embracing in its object no less than a safe haven for his aged and deserving Brethren of the Craft .
As it may devolve upon us , probably in the next number , to enter into some explanatory and extensive observations , we shall for the present close our remarks , with what is not unusual on these occasions , by stating that subscriptions will be thankfully received by the Bankers , the Treasurer , the
Secretaries , and the Collector . The subjoined effusion is too beautifully impressive to merge into the " Poet's corner . " We append it to our leader , and anticipate the deli ght with which it will be greeted by our readers .
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
of charity with their smiles , they had to depend upon their faith in the cause itself for their advocacy of its interests . Now that " the finger" has drawn aside the veil , and thereby shown the beauty of the picture , let us hope that Grand Lodge may examine the work—it will bear the most
critical inspection of the most accomplished Mason . The Master-mind need not hesitate to examine its lustre , which is clear and soft , and will not offend by a mere dazzling effect .
It should be especially borne in mind that the present arrangements are altogether of a provisional character , in not the sli ghtest iota is it intended to compromise the dignity of Grand Lodge , or to endanger the prerogative of its illustrious ruler ; that as soon as it may be considered
respectful to place their own immediate proceedings before His Royal Highness , the Committee will not fail to solicit his fraternal advice on so momentous a subject , embracing in its object no less than a safe haven for his aged and deserving Brethren of the Craft .
As it may devolve upon us , probably in the next number , to enter into some explanatory and extensive observations , we shall for the present close our remarks , with what is not unusual on these occasions , by stating that subscriptions will be thankfully received by the Bankers , the Treasurer , the
Secretaries , and the Collector . The subjoined effusion is too beautifully impressive to merge into the " Poet's corner . " We append it to our leader , and anticipate the deli ght with which it will be greeted by our readers .