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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 2 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
pendent views delivered on the occasion went far to settle the uncertain state of affairs , which were becoming threatening in their aspect ; as much owing to the amiable character of the Pro-Grand Master , as to the growing desire to place some other nobleman on the masonic throne who was not the " appointed" chief by the illustrious deceased . In September 1843 , " the question of limiting the masonic
protectorate" to a period of three years , by the same individual , was publicly discussed , and a resolution to that effect was moved and seconded in addresses marked by due consideration , sound argument , and clear deduction . These addresses were heard with the deepest attention , appeared to have produced all the effect that could be wished for , and in all probability the motion would have been carried had the
question gone to a vote . The presiding officer , * however , was of opinion that the time chosen was not proper ; that during the " masonic interregnum" such amotion would convey something of a personal reflection , and tend to create misunderstanding , and under such circumstances he hoped the motion would be withdrawn . The feebleness of these objections , inconsistent with the sacred constitutional views previously entered into , was strikingly obvious ; however , to prevent the possibility of any misunderstanding , and to set an example of acting courteously
even when success was in view , the motion was withdrawn hy consent , with an understanding " that it should be brought forward hereafter without prejudice . " Thus we wrote in 1843 ! Could we then anticipate the possibility that a time would come when stern necessity should cause us to urge on the English fraternity the immediate renewal of this very notice of motion , and haplessly on the too well grounded charge that the
Grand Master does not possess the undivided confidence of Grand Lodge . Let the reader continue to ponder well our observations . Time passedthe month of December approached , and with it the period for the nomination of Grand Master . We quote again from our leading article of that month : — " That the Grand Master would be put in nomination was assumed as
a matter of course ; his long standing in the Craft , the high offices he has so honourably and efficiently filled , and the prominency of his position , rendered his nomination a matter of justice , if not a proof of gratitude . * * * This nomination was followed by the nomination of the Deputy Grand Master , * not by a wearer of the blue but of the purple—by the R . W . Brother who sat as the Junior Grand Warden . "
At the time we gave cogent reasons for the election of the Pro-Grand Master—as Grand Master—not on the grounds of expediency but of justice ; we thought that it would have cast an unmerited reproach on his fair fame not to elect him , and we acknowledge that in
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
pendent views delivered on the occasion went far to settle the uncertain state of affairs , which were becoming threatening in their aspect ; as much owing to the amiable character of the Pro-Grand Master , as to the growing desire to place some other nobleman on the masonic throne who was not the " appointed" chief by the illustrious deceased . In September 1843 , " the question of limiting the masonic
protectorate" to a period of three years , by the same individual , was publicly discussed , and a resolution to that effect was moved and seconded in addresses marked by due consideration , sound argument , and clear deduction . These addresses were heard with the deepest attention , appeared to have produced all the effect that could be wished for , and in all probability the motion would have been carried had the
question gone to a vote . The presiding officer , * however , was of opinion that the time chosen was not proper ; that during the " masonic interregnum" such amotion would convey something of a personal reflection , and tend to create misunderstanding , and under such circumstances he hoped the motion would be withdrawn . The feebleness of these objections , inconsistent with the sacred constitutional views previously entered into , was strikingly obvious ; however , to prevent the possibility of any misunderstanding , and to set an example of acting courteously
even when success was in view , the motion was withdrawn hy consent , with an understanding " that it should be brought forward hereafter without prejudice . " Thus we wrote in 1843 ! Could we then anticipate the possibility that a time would come when stern necessity should cause us to urge on the English fraternity the immediate renewal of this very notice of motion , and haplessly on the too well grounded charge that the
Grand Master does not possess the undivided confidence of Grand Lodge . Let the reader continue to ponder well our observations . Time passedthe month of December approached , and with it the period for the nomination of Grand Master . We quote again from our leading article of that month : — " That the Grand Master would be put in nomination was assumed as
a matter of course ; his long standing in the Craft , the high offices he has so honourably and efficiently filled , and the prominency of his position , rendered his nomination a matter of justice , if not a proof of gratitude . * * * This nomination was followed by the nomination of the Deputy Grand Master , * not by a wearer of the blue but of the purple—by the R . W . Brother who sat as the Junior Grand Warden . "
At the time we gave cogent reasons for the election of the Pro-Grand Master—as Grand Master—not on the grounds of expediency but of justice ; we thought that it would have cast an unmerited reproach on his fair fame not to elect him , and we acknowledge that in