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To Correspondents.
A FRIEND OP THE FAMILY complains that we have exaggerated the amount of property left by the deceased Bro . Cuff , also that Ave are somewhat incorrect as to its disposal ; but as the general details are not impugned , it is hardly necessary to publish the letter . Bro . CHRISTIE ( U . S . )—Many thanks and hearty good wishes . Bro . RETTIE . —Too late . AN ABERDEEN BROTHER . —TOO late .
BENARES . —Had not a very intelligent correspondent vouched that tho author of an attack on Freemasonry , ivhich appeared in the " Benares Record , " was a man of superior mind , AVC should have questioned his sanity . He states that he is not a lady , nor even a woman . He may , however , write himself " Silly Mau . " He arrives at his own conclusions , not unlike the Holloway system , which he would fain condemn . THE GRAND LODGE . —Many enquire the cause of the order , regularity , and peace , that pervaded the meeting . The Haverers were absent !
Bro . J . R- CHANTER . —Our best thanks are due , and tendered . BRO . HODGES . —Future correspondence is requested . BRO . LLOYD ' S obliging reports are acknowledged . A BROTHJER ( Cork)—The communication has been received . THE WIDOWS * FUND . —This contemplated project is not now needed . The wedge is driven well in , and we may hopefully abide the result
DISCIPLINE AND PRACTICE . A PROVINCIAL OFFICER . —The constitutions as to making Masons , allow a candidate , in . cases of emergency , to be made , without a regular proposition at one lodge , and a ballot at the next regular stated lodge . Is this deviation from the general rule allowed in the case of brethren joining a lodge , ormust the proceedings as to joining under p . 86 , sect , i ., be strictly complied with ?—Most certainly ; for it is still more obviously necessary that the strictest discipline should be observed in the moral regulation of Freemasons . In the case of a neophyte , his character may be apparently correct , but may not be fully developed . There
may be stringent reasons why a man should not hastily be admitted a joining member . A DISCIPLINARIAN . —The Deputy Prov . G . M . for West Yorkshire has put the question fairly at rest , thus—The appellation of " Right Worshipful " belongs exclusively to Present and Past Provincial Grand Masters , and all below that provincial rank are entitled to that of ** Worshipful" only .
A COUNTRY MASON is not alone iu his complaint . The office of Grand Registrar is too extensive ; and in more of the provinces than one which are delegated to his authority , there is a lack of dignity and fairness . Verb . sat . A RETIRED MEMBER , —The obligation is certainly taken by every member of the Board not to divulge what occurs there ; but Ave know for a fact that the " black sheep " of that ilk are in the habit of baa-ing out the . proceedings among their cronies , while the honest-minded men observe the obligation ( being such ) , although it is a mere farce . PROV . G . L . FOR CHESHIRE . — -The report reached us too Lato .
FLOItEAT ASYLUM !
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To Correspondents.
A FRIEND OP THE FAMILY complains that we have exaggerated the amount of property left by the deceased Bro . Cuff , also that Ave are somewhat incorrect as to its disposal ; but as the general details are not impugned , it is hardly necessary to publish the letter . Bro . CHRISTIE ( U . S . )—Many thanks and hearty good wishes . Bro . RETTIE . —Too late . AN ABERDEEN BROTHER . —TOO late .
BENARES . —Had not a very intelligent correspondent vouched that tho author of an attack on Freemasonry , ivhich appeared in the " Benares Record , " was a man of superior mind , AVC should have questioned his sanity . He states that he is not a lady , nor even a woman . He may , however , write himself " Silly Mau . " He arrives at his own conclusions , not unlike the Holloway system , which he would fain condemn . THE GRAND LODGE . —Many enquire the cause of the order , regularity , and peace , that pervaded the meeting . The Haverers were absent !
Bro . J . R- CHANTER . —Our best thanks are due , and tendered . BRO . HODGES . —Future correspondence is requested . BRO . LLOYD ' S obliging reports are acknowledged . A BROTHJER ( Cork)—The communication has been received . THE WIDOWS * FUND . —This contemplated project is not now needed . The wedge is driven well in , and we may hopefully abide the result
DISCIPLINE AND PRACTICE . A PROVINCIAL OFFICER . —The constitutions as to making Masons , allow a candidate , in . cases of emergency , to be made , without a regular proposition at one lodge , and a ballot at the next regular stated lodge . Is this deviation from the general rule allowed in the case of brethren joining a lodge , ormust the proceedings as to joining under p . 86 , sect , i ., be strictly complied with ?—Most certainly ; for it is still more obviously necessary that the strictest discipline should be observed in the moral regulation of Freemasons . In the case of a neophyte , his character may be apparently correct , but may not be fully developed . There
may be stringent reasons why a man should not hastily be admitted a joining member . A DISCIPLINARIAN . —The Deputy Prov . G . M . for West Yorkshire has put the question fairly at rest , thus—The appellation of " Right Worshipful " belongs exclusively to Present and Past Provincial Grand Masters , and all below that provincial rank are entitled to that of ** Worshipful" only .
A COUNTRY MASON is not alone iu his complaint . The office of Grand Registrar is too extensive ; and in more of the provinces than one which are delegated to his authority , there is a lack of dignity and fairness . Verb . sat . A RETIRED MEMBER , —The obligation is certainly taken by every member of the Board not to divulge what occurs there ; but Ave know for a fact that the " black sheep " of that ilk are in the habit of baa-ing out the . proceedings among their cronies , while the honest-minded men observe the obligation ( being such ) , although it is a mere farce . PROV . G . L . FOR CHESHIRE . — -The report reached us too Lato .
FLOItEAT ASYLUM !