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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 2 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
Craft can now , after a twelvemonth ' s trial of the conduct of that Noble Brother , find that they were not mistaken in their estimate of his qualifications to fill the office of Grand Master by their own election . His appointment of Grand Officers last year evidenced independence , justice , and honour . The observations that have been delivered ¦
by him are in accordance with Masonic principles and the true-hearted Mason may repose with confidence in the expectation that the descendant of Masonic worthies will , if possible , add splendour to the wreath that has decorated the brow of his sire and grandsire . _ We can express our loyalty and gratitude for the signal *
brilliancy which , for upwardsof sixty years , has adorned our annals ; and , in falling back on the Peerage for our future support , we indulge the confident expectation that the Earl of Zetland , on his retirement , will amply merit and fully enjoy the esteem , the love , and the veneration of a grateful Fraternity .
THE ELECTION OF GRAND MASTER . WE predicted rightly-a significant majority has placed the Masonic sceptre in the hands of a well-tried Craftsman —skilful and accomplished . Another annual cycle has revolved . Last year-. H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex was elected—he demised—and the Earl of Zetland ( whom God
preserve ) now presides in his stead . The observations we made in our last number remain in their full force ; and although it may to some seem disparaging to the present Grand Master to repeat the hope that the Presidency will be limited to three years , we are strengthened in our opinion by the general circumstances
attending the last Grand Lodge . The election was conducted with every good feeling ; notwithstanding we confess that we were not prepared , after the resignation of office b y the Most Honourable the Marquis of Salisbury , for the persistance of the Junior Grand Warden in going to the election of that Noble
Brotherand for this reason , among others : the letter of resignation was complete and perfect—it admitted of no doubt as to the intention of the writer—and it should have been considered by those who otherwise mi ght be desirous of electing him as a moral direction—in fact it was written intentionally , no
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
Craft can now , after a twelvemonth ' s trial of the conduct of that Noble Brother , find that they were not mistaken in their estimate of his qualifications to fill the office of Grand Master by their own election . His appointment of Grand Officers last year evidenced independence , justice , and honour . The observations that have been delivered ¦
by him are in accordance with Masonic principles and the true-hearted Mason may repose with confidence in the expectation that the descendant of Masonic worthies will , if possible , add splendour to the wreath that has decorated the brow of his sire and grandsire . _ We can express our loyalty and gratitude for the signal *
brilliancy which , for upwardsof sixty years , has adorned our annals ; and , in falling back on the Peerage for our future support , we indulge the confident expectation that the Earl of Zetland , on his retirement , will amply merit and fully enjoy the esteem , the love , and the veneration of a grateful Fraternity .
THE ELECTION OF GRAND MASTER . WE predicted rightly-a significant majority has placed the Masonic sceptre in the hands of a well-tried Craftsman —skilful and accomplished . Another annual cycle has revolved . Last year-. H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex was elected—he demised—and the Earl of Zetland ( whom God
preserve ) now presides in his stead . The observations we made in our last number remain in their full force ; and although it may to some seem disparaging to the present Grand Master to repeat the hope that the Presidency will be limited to three years , we are strengthened in our opinion by the general circumstances
attending the last Grand Lodge . The election was conducted with every good feeling ; notwithstanding we confess that we were not prepared , after the resignation of office b y the Most Honourable the Marquis of Salisbury , for the persistance of the Junior Grand Warden in going to the election of that Noble
Brotherand for this reason , among others : the letter of resignation was complete and perfect—it admitted of no doubt as to the intention of the writer—and it should have been considered by those who otherwise mi ght be desirous of electing him as a moral direction—in fact it was written intentionally , no