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either side . On the one hand , it has been asserted that the alteration is an infringement on the landmarks of the Order , and that tho Craft is in danger of suffering materially ; on the other , it has been ably argued by those who are more experienced in foreign Masonic policy , that it would assist our institution , by bringing us more numerically equal with the Scotch and Irish brethren . I am bound to proclaim my entire approbation of the decision of the Grand Lodge . I cannot look on
this point in any light as an infringement of any landmark ; such a point seems to me to have been simply a rule of the Order , open for amendment at any time . I regret that the words ' Free by Birth ' should have been altered . Here is a direct violation of one of the oldest landmarks ; and such a violation as no man who has ever given his assent to the ancient charges ought to have lent his hand to alter ; but tbe edict has gone forth , antl from henceforth those beautiful
lectures which were founded on this part of our ceremonies must be laid aside and forgotten . " The publication of the' Freemason ' s Quarterly Review ' has excited much attention in Grand Lodge during the last year . Certain articles have appeared in it which the brethren have most justly condemned . No publication can be permitted to make such unfair and unhandsome attacks on our beloved Grand Masterwithout the just indignation of the
, whole Craft being excited , and openly shown . It is deeply to be regretted that the ' Freemason ' s Quarterly Review ' should have adopted such a course . Considerable amusing masonic anecdotes , as well as much sound and useful information , has been and still is conveyed to the brethren ; and I am inclined to think that so far it has effected much good , but there the publication must rest . Personal attack is in every
way most foreign to tbe principles of our Order ; and when that personal attack is levelled at ourselves , and that for party purposes , the authors , the aiders , and abettors of the libel must each be treated and held alike by all honest brethren , as being unworthy of our privileges , and a disgrace to our Order .. 1 thank you for your numerous attendance . I trust we have established this day a lodge that will prove a blazing star in the province . Be vigilant and active ; show , by your lives antl actionsthat you are members of the most strictly moralantl
, , virtuous society . Pursue your masonic studies ; much is to be learned , which even a whole life spent in constant attention to the beauties of our Order can scarce achieve ; and may the Great Architect of the Universe grant that when we meet again we shall be gratified by seeing that your lodge has taken a step onward . We shall all be wiser and better , and more zealous in the performance of every sound and moral duty . "
After the delivery of this very excellent address the procession was formed , and proceeded to church . The brethren , in full costume , in number 122 . Prayers were read by the Rev . Mr . Woodcock , the Vicar of Chardstock , and the musical part of the service was conducted by Bros . G . P . 11 . Pulman , and T . N . Webber , the Provincial Grand Organists , the vocal parts being taken by tbe choir of Axminster Church
, Bro . Eales White and others , who kindly rendered their assistance on the occasion . Service commenced by singing a masonic hymn , composed for the occasion , the magnificat and Nunc dimittis were chanted , antl the Anthem , " Judge me , O Lord , " was performed in the place appointed by the rubric . The sermon was preached by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . William T . Percy , of Sherborne ,
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either side . On the one hand , it has been asserted that the alteration is an infringement on the landmarks of the Order , and that tho Craft is in danger of suffering materially ; on the other , it has been ably argued by those who are more experienced in foreign Masonic policy , that it would assist our institution , by bringing us more numerically equal with the Scotch and Irish brethren . I am bound to proclaim my entire approbation of the decision of the Grand Lodge . I cannot look on
this point in any light as an infringement of any landmark ; such a point seems to me to have been simply a rule of the Order , open for amendment at any time . I regret that the words ' Free by Birth ' should have been altered . Here is a direct violation of one of the oldest landmarks ; and such a violation as no man who has ever given his assent to the ancient charges ought to have lent his hand to alter ; but tbe edict has gone forth , antl from henceforth those beautiful
lectures which were founded on this part of our ceremonies must be laid aside and forgotten . " The publication of the' Freemason ' s Quarterly Review ' has excited much attention in Grand Lodge during the last year . Certain articles have appeared in it which the brethren have most justly condemned . No publication can be permitted to make such unfair and unhandsome attacks on our beloved Grand Masterwithout the just indignation of the
, whole Craft being excited , and openly shown . It is deeply to be regretted that the ' Freemason ' s Quarterly Review ' should have adopted such a course . Considerable amusing masonic anecdotes , as well as much sound and useful information , has been and still is conveyed to the brethren ; and I am inclined to think that so far it has effected much good , but there the publication must rest . Personal attack is in every
way most foreign to tbe principles of our Order ; and when that personal attack is levelled at ourselves , and that for party purposes , the authors , the aiders , and abettors of the libel must each be treated and held alike by all honest brethren , as being unworthy of our privileges , and a disgrace to our Order .. 1 thank you for your numerous attendance . I trust we have established this day a lodge that will prove a blazing star in the province . Be vigilant and active ; show , by your lives antl actionsthat you are members of the most strictly moralantl
, , virtuous society . Pursue your masonic studies ; much is to be learned , which even a whole life spent in constant attention to the beauties of our Order can scarce achieve ; and may the Great Architect of the Universe grant that when we meet again we shall be gratified by seeing that your lodge has taken a step onward . We shall all be wiser and better , and more zealous in the performance of every sound and moral duty . "
After the delivery of this very excellent address the procession was formed , and proceeded to church . The brethren , in full costume , in number 122 . Prayers were read by the Rev . Mr . Woodcock , the Vicar of Chardstock , and the musical part of the service was conducted by Bros . G . P . 11 . Pulman , and T . N . Webber , the Provincial Grand Organists , the vocal parts being taken by tbe choir of Axminster Church
, Bro . Eales White and others , who kindly rendered their assistance on the occasion . Service commenced by singing a masonic hymn , composed for the occasion , the magnificat and Nunc dimittis were chanted , antl the Anthem , " Judge me , O Lord , " was performed in the place appointed by the rubric . The sermon was preached by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . William T . Percy , of Sherborne ,