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Signs Of The Times.
or to be free from abuse . We would have had the measure in cases of necessity , ordered as it is in the House of Commons : we would have a count out , and effective Tellers appointed on the same principle . But let us be thankful for these " crumbs of comfort , " and deem this amendment as the advanced guard of the large number which must follow , no less demanded for the honor of the Grand Lodge than the reputation of Freemasonry .
Quarterly Communication.
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION .
IN taking our review of the doings of the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , we must call the attention of our readers to the shortness of the time occupied by the speakers on that evening . The very little difference of opinion that existed upon the subjects brought forward , prevented any very lengthened discussion , and the few remarks elicited were rather questions of detail ; nevertheless , the subjects were neither trifling ,
unimportant , nor unpopular . The confirmation of the minutes of the previous Grand Lodge , it was generally supposed would have afforded the opportunity for the display of further opposition to the principle that
the widows of Freemasons were not entirely to be cast aside , and that the small annual grant voted on a former occasion would , like other propositions to the same effect , have been severely handled , and rejected ; but , thanks to a more enlightened policy , a better disposition , and more masonic feeling , the principle and the vote were confirmed . Whether the absence of the Grand Master , or other causes , contributed to this
result we know not , but we hail with feelings of delight the confirmation of the vote , and feel proud in recording as a fact accomplished , that the masonic body can no longer be taunted with the charge that they are selfish while professing liberality , uncharitable while claiming to be benevolent , or unmindful of those who are the promoters of their comfort in health—their consolers in sorrow—their nurses in sickness . We have no fears of the funds being forthcoming to further the objects of the promoters and supporters of the question .
The second , but also an important , improvement to the future wellbeing of the Order , occasioned some discussion , and was embodied in the report from the Board of General Purposes , that the votes of Grand Lodge should in future be taken by divisions , when demanded , and counted . A most judicious arrangement , and one that we have frequently contended for . We should certainly have preferred to have voted with
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Signs Of The Times.
or to be free from abuse . We would have had the measure in cases of necessity , ordered as it is in the House of Commons : we would have a count out , and effective Tellers appointed on the same principle . But let us be thankful for these " crumbs of comfort , " and deem this amendment as the advanced guard of the large number which must follow , no less demanded for the honor of the Grand Lodge than the reputation of Freemasonry .
Quarterly Communication.
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION .
IN taking our review of the doings of the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , we must call the attention of our readers to the shortness of the time occupied by the speakers on that evening . The very little difference of opinion that existed upon the subjects brought forward , prevented any very lengthened discussion , and the few remarks elicited were rather questions of detail ; nevertheless , the subjects were neither trifling ,
unimportant , nor unpopular . The confirmation of the minutes of the previous Grand Lodge , it was generally supposed would have afforded the opportunity for the display of further opposition to the principle that
the widows of Freemasons were not entirely to be cast aside , and that the small annual grant voted on a former occasion would , like other propositions to the same effect , have been severely handled , and rejected ; but , thanks to a more enlightened policy , a better disposition , and more masonic feeling , the principle and the vote were confirmed . Whether the absence of the Grand Master , or other causes , contributed to this
result we know not , but we hail with feelings of delight the confirmation of the vote , and feel proud in recording as a fact accomplished , that the masonic body can no longer be taunted with the charge that they are selfish while professing liberality , uncharitable while claiming to be benevolent , or unmindful of those who are the promoters of their comfort in health—their consolers in sorrow—their nurses in sickness . We have no fears of the funds being forthcoming to further the objects of the promoters and supporters of the question .
The second , but also an important , improvement to the future wellbeing of the Order , occasioned some discussion , and was embodied in the report from the Board of General Purposes , that the votes of Grand Lodge should in future be taken by divisions , when demanded , and counted . A most judicious arrangement , and one that we have frequently contended for . We should certainly have preferred to have voted with