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Article TO THE SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND. ← Page 4 of 4 Article TO THE GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND.—No. IV. Page 1 of 4 →
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To The Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.
when it suits a London Busybody to require supplies for any indefinite object ; for to term his emasculate throe a definite motion would be ridiculous . AATiat if some Provincial Principals should avail themselves of the railroad , and , in May next , over-rule the minutes of February ? — it would be but just . Has it ever occurred to the Grand Chapter to put the question
considerately , as thus ?—A register being-required , the keeping of ivhich might occupy considerable time , and the present clerks being much occupied , an additional clerk may be necessary , from what source then should the salary , if required , be defrayed ? Why , from the funds of the Grand Chapter , which , when found to be insufficient , the call for clues , subscription , or taxationwould become clear ancl obvious . Thisin my opinionis the onl
, , , y way to look at the matter . But , at present , the funds of the Grand Chapter are ample even for this necessity . The alarm caused by a petition for a Chapter to be helcl at a private house , lest it should give rise to seditious practices , was ridiculous enough . The Calendar itself presents the pleasing fact , that many Lodges are helcl in private rooms ; ancl , what is more cheering , these very Lodges are among the most successful , because they are among the
most moral of the Masonic community . For the present , I am warned to conclude , and I do so with a declaration that , as I am not among those who either envy the exalted selfestimation of those who assume the king-craft of the Order , or among those who owe their humble position to such influence , or am dependant on their favour for further advancement , so I hopefull y abide that future period , which , by giving rise to a more auspicious cera , will consign the case to which 1 have alluded to merited oblivion . CHRONOS .
To The Grand Lodge Of Ireland.—No. Iv.
TO THE GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND . —No . IV .
" liitligmnte ' niv ' ttliA flurebit Junius . " MAY IT PLEASE YOU . —With the permission of the Editor of the F . Q . R ., ancl the consent of " Fidus , " who has hitherto addressed you , I have the honour of introducing myielf to your notice ; ancl not to break the chain of circumstance I approach your attention , as far as I am able , in similar phraseology . My reasons are as simple as
aome of you will probably think conclusive . I agree in all that has been written to you by Fidus ; but as he may not be so perfectly aware of the •¦ casus belli , " between the sycophants and honourable men , he might hesitate to advance what it is my business to prove . I ., am that Veruw who , at the request of the Editor of the F . Q . R ., ( vide p . 235 , 1844 ) deferred the "Exposition of the Masonic differences in Dublin" for a timeand am satisfied in having lied with such
, comp request , inasmuch as his Grace the Duke of Leinster has been pleased to set an example of great consideration and equal courtesy , the advantage of which must be apparent . The Venerable Archdeacon Mant has also addressed the Editor at great length , in which it is clear that although some show of justice is dealt out to the Grand Chapter , yet I
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To The Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.
when it suits a London Busybody to require supplies for any indefinite object ; for to term his emasculate throe a definite motion would be ridiculous . AATiat if some Provincial Principals should avail themselves of the railroad , and , in May next , over-rule the minutes of February ? — it would be but just . Has it ever occurred to the Grand Chapter to put the question
considerately , as thus ?—A register being-required , the keeping of ivhich might occupy considerable time , and the present clerks being much occupied , an additional clerk may be necessary , from what source then should the salary , if required , be defrayed ? Why , from the funds of the Grand Chapter , which , when found to be insufficient , the call for clues , subscription , or taxationwould become clear ancl obvious . Thisin my opinionis the onl
, , , y way to look at the matter . But , at present , the funds of the Grand Chapter are ample even for this necessity . The alarm caused by a petition for a Chapter to be helcl at a private house , lest it should give rise to seditious practices , was ridiculous enough . The Calendar itself presents the pleasing fact , that many Lodges are helcl in private rooms ; ancl , what is more cheering , these very Lodges are among the most successful , because they are among the
most moral of the Masonic community . For the present , I am warned to conclude , and I do so with a declaration that , as I am not among those who either envy the exalted selfestimation of those who assume the king-craft of the Order , or among those who owe their humble position to such influence , or am dependant on their favour for further advancement , so I hopefull y abide that future period , which , by giving rise to a more auspicious cera , will consign the case to which 1 have alluded to merited oblivion . CHRONOS .
To The Grand Lodge Of Ireland.—No. Iv.
TO THE GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND . —No . IV .
" liitligmnte ' niv ' ttliA flurebit Junius . " MAY IT PLEASE YOU . —With the permission of the Editor of the F . Q . R ., ancl the consent of " Fidus , " who has hitherto addressed you , I have the honour of introducing myielf to your notice ; ancl not to break the chain of circumstance I approach your attention , as far as I am able , in similar phraseology . My reasons are as simple as
aome of you will probably think conclusive . I agree in all that has been written to you by Fidus ; but as he may not be so perfectly aware of the •¦ casus belli , " between the sycophants and honourable men , he might hesitate to advance what it is my business to prove . I ., am that Veruw who , at the request of the Editor of the F . Q . R ., ( vide p . 235 , 1844 ) deferred the "Exposition of the Masonic differences in Dublin" for a timeand am satisfied in having lied with such
, comp request , inasmuch as his Grace the Duke of Leinster has been pleased to set an example of great consideration and equal courtesy , the advantage of which must be apparent . The Venerable Archdeacon Mant has also addressed the Editor at great length , in which it is clear that although some show of justice is dealt out to the Grand Chapter , yet I