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To Correspondents.
* * " . —The discrepancies that so frequently occur in the declarations of subscriptions from members , as described by Secretaries of Lodges and the returns in the Grand Lodge Books , are too obvious to pass unnoticed . We have observed these facts at the Board of Benevolence , as well as at the Girls * and Boys' Schools , where the petitions often prove the direliction of Lodges ; the subject calls for serious attention .
MASONIC DECENCY . —We do not insert the communication , having understood that the scrutineers have expressed their regret at having misinterpreted the circular . ONE OF THE OFFENDED . —The same answer ; for reason that the Board disapproved the introduction of improper persons into Grand Lodge . ROYAL ARCH MATTERS * BRO . W . GREATWOOD . —A R . A . Mason , as sitcli only , does not rank as a Past Master , nor
can he wear the emblem of oue on his badge . The Constitutions of the R . A ., as well as ot Craft Masonry , will shortly be re-published . P . Z , —1 . Zerubbabel or Shesbazzar , son of Shealtie , son of Jehoiakim , King of Judah . 2 . Haggai the Prophet . 3 . Joshua , son of Jozadack , the son of Seriah . P . Z . —Reverential deportment is at all times praiseworthy , but we are not advocates for carrying the principle into ridicule . H . B . —As the Chapter 324 is still in durance on the old questionHBshould enter some
, .. other Chapter , —the difference may cease , and his wish may be gratified . PHILOS ( 324 ^ . —The third constellation still exercises its ungenial influence over the destiny of this once favoured Chapter . The withdrawal of a name , on the 7 th February , that should have been accepted with marked respect , is unworthy of the Chapter , whose roll numbers so many excellent persons . Let the matter be referred to the Grand Principals ; and if they decline to deal with it , bring the affair before Grand Chapter . Were it our own case we would do so .
CHARITAS . —The has not been twelve months a Master Mason , and therefore , as yet , he cannot pollute the Grand Chapter . TEMPLARS , Q . —One black excludes at . The name has not been proposed . ' THE NUMBER OF 3 . —Even if shall become a R . A ., there are three encampments to which he will be inadmissible . PILGRIM begs to thank Noachida Dalruadicus for his obliging communication on the
Templar possessions in Ireland , whieh is valuable , as furnishing materials for the yet unexhausted history ofthe Templars . The few notes which have appeared on the subject are the result of a very cursory reading , and doubtless many readers of the Review are able to contribute better . One iu particular , distinguished both as historian and antiquarian , must be particularly qualified to fill up a blank , viz ., the learned author of * * The Antiquities of Freemasonry ;"—but it were presumptuous to intrude on his valuable time , A CAPTAIN . —The name has not been proposed in either encampment .
ASYLUM . TRUTH . —As far as we know , the first intimation of the Asylum upon record is in the Freemasons' Quarterly Review for July , 1834 , p . 167- —The next , p . 285 , and again p . 30 " 5 . The first subscriptions received by the treasurer were in the month of April , 1835 , from the Richmond , Romford , and Burlington Lodges . " The Snuff Box" commenced its march about the same time . The first public meeting was held on the 22 nd June , 1835 . The Neptune Lodge followed so closely in the race , as to be entitled to every honour . The Bank of England was scarcely behind .
In reply to numerous correspondents , we have to state that the more the " principles" of the Asylum are tested , the more satisfactory they prove to be ; and we are directed to express on the parts of many provincial friends , their perfect approbation of the proceedings of the Committee and General Meetings . A MEETING OF THE FESTIVAL STEWARDS WILL SHORTLY BE CONVENED ; AND THERE APPEARS A GOODLY PROSPECT OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST .
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To Correspondents.
* * " . —The discrepancies that so frequently occur in the declarations of subscriptions from members , as described by Secretaries of Lodges and the returns in the Grand Lodge Books , are too obvious to pass unnoticed . We have observed these facts at the Board of Benevolence , as well as at the Girls * and Boys' Schools , where the petitions often prove the direliction of Lodges ; the subject calls for serious attention .
MASONIC DECENCY . —We do not insert the communication , having understood that the scrutineers have expressed their regret at having misinterpreted the circular . ONE OF THE OFFENDED . —The same answer ; for reason that the Board disapproved the introduction of improper persons into Grand Lodge . ROYAL ARCH MATTERS * BRO . W . GREATWOOD . —A R . A . Mason , as sitcli only , does not rank as a Past Master , nor
can he wear the emblem of oue on his badge . The Constitutions of the R . A ., as well as ot Craft Masonry , will shortly be re-published . P . Z , —1 . Zerubbabel or Shesbazzar , son of Shealtie , son of Jehoiakim , King of Judah . 2 . Haggai the Prophet . 3 . Joshua , son of Jozadack , the son of Seriah . P . Z . —Reverential deportment is at all times praiseworthy , but we are not advocates for carrying the principle into ridicule . H . B . —As the Chapter 324 is still in durance on the old questionHBshould enter some
, .. other Chapter , —the difference may cease , and his wish may be gratified . PHILOS ( 324 ^ . —The third constellation still exercises its ungenial influence over the destiny of this once favoured Chapter . The withdrawal of a name , on the 7 th February , that should have been accepted with marked respect , is unworthy of the Chapter , whose roll numbers so many excellent persons . Let the matter be referred to the Grand Principals ; and if they decline to deal with it , bring the affair before Grand Chapter . Were it our own case we would do so .
CHARITAS . —The has not been twelve months a Master Mason , and therefore , as yet , he cannot pollute the Grand Chapter . TEMPLARS , Q . —One black excludes at . The name has not been proposed . ' THE NUMBER OF 3 . —Even if shall become a R . A ., there are three encampments to which he will be inadmissible . PILGRIM begs to thank Noachida Dalruadicus for his obliging communication on the
Templar possessions in Ireland , whieh is valuable , as furnishing materials for the yet unexhausted history ofthe Templars . The few notes which have appeared on the subject are the result of a very cursory reading , and doubtless many readers of the Review are able to contribute better . One iu particular , distinguished both as historian and antiquarian , must be particularly qualified to fill up a blank , viz ., the learned author of * * The Antiquities of Freemasonry ;"—but it were presumptuous to intrude on his valuable time , A CAPTAIN . —The name has not been proposed in either encampment .
ASYLUM . TRUTH . —As far as we know , the first intimation of the Asylum upon record is in the Freemasons' Quarterly Review for July , 1834 , p . 167- —The next , p . 285 , and again p . 30 " 5 . The first subscriptions received by the treasurer were in the month of April , 1835 , from the Richmond , Romford , and Burlington Lodges . " The Snuff Box" commenced its march about the same time . The first public meeting was held on the 22 nd June , 1835 . The Neptune Lodge followed so closely in the race , as to be entitled to every honour . The Bank of England was scarcely behind .
In reply to numerous correspondents , we have to state that the more the " principles" of the Asylum are tested , the more satisfactory they prove to be ; and we are directed to express on the parts of many provincial friends , their perfect approbation of the proceedings of the Committee and General Meetings . A MEETING OF THE FESTIVAL STEWARDS WILL SHORTLY BE CONVENED ; AND THERE APPEARS A GOODLY PROSPECT OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST .