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To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Sin , —It must be obvious to the mind of every reflecting Mason , that however pure our oral traditions , no one system of working can possibl y obtain throughout the numerous meetings of the Craft , unless some better steps are adopted for such a desideratum than exist at present—To accomplish this by that body , I have proposed to the Grand Lodge that qualified should be sent to the provincesthe of
persons , expense which , although apparently an obstacle , can be easily met by the vast resources of such an extensive society . Our funds , if properly managed , and that they are so I have no doubt , would surely admit of such an arrangement . Besides , the deputation may not be required above once in ten years . May I beg , Sir , you will insert these hastily written remarks in the forthcoming number of your trulvaluable periodicalin order that the
y , attention of the Craft may be attracted to the subject . At the same time , permit me to hint that no Lodge should be without a supply of your Journal ; its usefulness cannot be questioned . I am , Sir , yours obediently , War . THOMAS , Surgeon . Royal Welsh Lodge , 525 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
PROVINCIAL VISITS . —BY A GRAND STEWARD . SJK AND BROTHER , —It is admitted by the most zealous Members of the Fraternity , that a more frequent interchange of Masonic duty and friendly intercourse between the Brethren of the Metropolis and those of the Provinces would tend to much general benefit , as promotive of greater uniformity in our practical operationsand leading to more
ex-, tended and permanent utility to each other in our moral and social relations , through the medium of personal acquaintance . Ancl from which other advantages would naturally arise , but of less prominent importance . Individuall y impressed with these sentiments , I determined when I embarked on board the steam-vessel which was to convey me from London to Newcastle , on the evening of Saturday the 2 d instant , that I would embrace every opportunity which might present itself , in this
during my stay nei ghbourhood , of visiting its various Masonic Lodges , and should any warrantable circumstances occur , or peculiarities be presented , to offer you a sketch of them for record or rejection , as your judgment might determine . Arrived off the entrance to the beautiful and busy river Tyne , and having gratified my love of pictorial effect by a delightful view of Tynemouth Castle , the outlines of whose ruins were brought vividly and firmly out from a back ground of dark clouds which terminated on the sea-formed horizon , in a line almost pitchy black , by the golden ravs
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To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Sin , —It must be obvious to the mind of every reflecting Mason , that however pure our oral traditions , no one system of working can possibl y obtain throughout the numerous meetings of the Craft , unless some better steps are adopted for such a desideratum than exist at present—To accomplish this by that body , I have proposed to the Grand Lodge that qualified should be sent to the provincesthe of
persons , expense which , although apparently an obstacle , can be easily met by the vast resources of such an extensive society . Our funds , if properly managed , and that they are so I have no doubt , would surely admit of such an arrangement . Besides , the deputation may not be required above once in ten years . May I beg , Sir , you will insert these hastily written remarks in the forthcoming number of your trulvaluable periodicalin order that the
y , attention of the Craft may be attracted to the subject . At the same time , permit me to hint that no Lodge should be without a supply of your Journal ; its usefulness cannot be questioned . I am , Sir , yours obediently , War . THOMAS , Surgeon . Royal Welsh Lodge , 525 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
PROVINCIAL VISITS . —BY A GRAND STEWARD . SJK AND BROTHER , —It is admitted by the most zealous Members of the Fraternity , that a more frequent interchange of Masonic duty and friendly intercourse between the Brethren of the Metropolis and those of the Provinces would tend to much general benefit , as promotive of greater uniformity in our practical operationsand leading to more
ex-, tended and permanent utility to each other in our moral and social relations , through the medium of personal acquaintance . Ancl from which other advantages would naturally arise , but of less prominent importance . Individuall y impressed with these sentiments , I determined when I embarked on board the steam-vessel which was to convey me from London to Newcastle , on the evening of Saturday the 2 d instant , that I would embrace every opportunity which might present itself , in this
during my stay nei ghbourhood , of visiting its various Masonic Lodges , and should any warrantable circumstances occur , or peculiarities be presented , to offer you a sketch of them for record or rejection , as your judgment might determine . Arrived off the entrance to the beautiful and busy river Tyne , and having gratified my love of pictorial effect by a delightful view of Tynemouth Castle , the outlines of whose ruins were brought vividly and firmly out from a back ground of dark clouds which terminated on the sea-formed horizon , in a line almost pitchy black , by the golden ravs