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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 6 of 7 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
entered into it with all the zeal which a disinterested and grateful recollection of the talents of the departed prince was calculated to inspire . Still there may be something required to correct the effects caused by the too hasty limitation of the individual subscription to twenty pounds ;
and this error , for such it is , will require considerable efforts to correct . Had no limit been stated , we have no hesitation in averring that by this time the marble would have breathed . Our experience , limited as it may be , warrants the position we assume . The public usually
follow the example set them , and if told that small subscriptions ( for what is twenty pounds to a nobleman ?) are sufficient , could it be expected that any thing but the smallest was
expected—nay , that any sum was at all required ? whereas , in an unlimited amount , the hundred guinea list would have been seconded by a fifty guinea list , and so on clown to an incalculable number of guinea subscriptions . However , this is but an error in judgment . We suggest
that the Committee , do without delay , consult with such of their noble friends as are connected with the Fraternity , as to the best mode of availing themselves of so very extensive a means of aid . Be it borne in mind , that the Grand Lodge having , in the most dignified and liberal manner ,
advanced ample means from the general fund to erect a statue to the late Grand Master , the Fraternity at large are not called upon , as such , to subscribe thereto ; and will no doubt avail themselves of the opportunity to support the " Public Memorial . "
We could enlarge on this subject , but may be trespassing on the province of the Committee , to whom we respectfully offer an apology for making the present remarks ; but we really could not abstain from expressing our desire as Freemasons , that the " Sussex Memorial" should be
worthy of the age . To have been altogether silent must have appeared at least indifferent . Should these remarks attract notice and deserve attention , our objoct is fulfilled , and therein will be our reward .
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
entered into it with all the zeal which a disinterested and grateful recollection of the talents of the departed prince was calculated to inspire . Still there may be something required to correct the effects caused by the too hasty limitation of the individual subscription to twenty pounds ;
and this error , for such it is , will require considerable efforts to correct . Had no limit been stated , we have no hesitation in averring that by this time the marble would have breathed . Our experience , limited as it may be , warrants the position we assume . The public usually
follow the example set them , and if told that small subscriptions ( for what is twenty pounds to a nobleman ?) are sufficient , could it be expected that any thing but the smallest was
expected—nay , that any sum was at all required ? whereas , in an unlimited amount , the hundred guinea list would have been seconded by a fifty guinea list , and so on clown to an incalculable number of guinea subscriptions . However , this is but an error in judgment . We suggest
that the Committee , do without delay , consult with such of their noble friends as are connected with the Fraternity , as to the best mode of availing themselves of so very extensive a means of aid . Be it borne in mind , that the Grand Lodge having , in the most dignified and liberal manner ,
advanced ample means from the general fund to erect a statue to the late Grand Master , the Fraternity at large are not called upon , as such , to subscribe thereto ; and will no doubt avail themselves of the opportunity to support the " Public Memorial . "
We could enlarge on this subject , but may be trespassing on the province of the Committee , to whom we respectfully offer an apology for making the present remarks ; but we really could not abstain from expressing our desire as Freemasons , that the " Sussex Memorial" should be
worthy of the age . To have been altogether silent must have appeared at least indifferent . Should these remarks attract notice and deserve attention , our objoct is fulfilled , and therein will be our reward .