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made , if the Grand Lodge and the Grand Committee . conducted matters in a truly Masonic manner ; but the laws are broken and the views of interested parties only carried out , when it suits a purpose . It is indeed a matter of congratulation that the Lodges are taking an interest in the proceedings of Grand Lodge , if wc may judge from the number of Masters and Wardens ivho attended at the last meeting ; we hope that the number will increaseand that Lodges will see the advantage of doing away
, with the Proxy system altogether . If the Lodges would but demand that information be sent to them after every meeting of the Grand Lodge , not a few days before the meeting , —say not later than six clays afterplace upon the record that a statement of money matters be read at every meeting of Grand Lodge—do away with one paid officer—let there be but one office rented by the Grand Lodge—reduce the price of the Charter to half the sum charged at present—encourage the revival
of dormant Lodges upon fair terms to Brethren who are anxious to revive them—and , for the extension of the Craft , obtain reports from the Provincial Grand Lodges , such as the one sent from the Glasgow Provincial Grand Lodge—alter the election of all Grand Lodge officebearers from November to February , and close the Masonic year at thai period — and , by all means , alter a number of the rules in the last edition—and , if possible , to obtain uniformity and correct working in
Lodges , also encourage the extension of Masonic charity — the benefits that would accrue ivould be incomparable . Unless something be done , and that speedily , in this quarter , it is evident , from the state of matters at present , that Masonry in Scotland must decline . Matters cannot remain much longer as they now arc ; we certainly are in a transition state , and it is only by the Lodges taking an active interest in the working of Grand Lodgethat we can hope that false steps may
, be prevented . Trusting that both you and your readers will excuse the length of these remarks , I remain yours Fraternally , FELLOWOnAFT , I'dhibur ^ h , February , 1 ) 151 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Cork , Yah . 24 , 1 ( 1 . " , 1 . SIR AMP BROTHEH . —Aware of the deep interest you take in everything connected with the interests of Masonry , ancl that your truly valuable Magazine is the onl y publication devoted to its advancement , I am induced to send you herewith a copy of a letter received last month , by Saint Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 8 , from the Lodge " l'Astre de 1 'Orient , " at Flushing , in reference to the death of a Brother , of Lodge No . 8 ,
which took place on board a ship ivhich he commanded , then lying in that Port . As the circumstances of this case are peculiarly deserving the notice of " the Craft , " and may also be of use to the " uninitiated , " I think its publication in the pages of your journal may be acceptable to your readers , ancl of advantage to our ancient and honourable fraternity . It shows at once the value ancl importance of Masonry—the universality of the " Mystic tie , " and the high privilege and advantage of
membership therewith . It appears that on looking through the papers of our deceased Brother , the agent of the vessel discovered his Grand Lodge certificate , and , being himself a Mason , he handed it to the officers of vol .. II . 11
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Correspondence.
made , if the Grand Lodge and the Grand Committee . conducted matters in a truly Masonic manner ; but the laws are broken and the views of interested parties only carried out , when it suits a purpose . It is indeed a matter of congratulation that the Lodges are taking an interest in the proceedings of Grand Lodge , if wc may judge from the number of Masters and Wardens ivho attended at the last meeting ; we hope that the number will increaseand that Lodges will see the advantage of doing away
, with the Proxy system altogether . If the Lodges would but demand that information be sent to them after every meeting of the Grand Lodge , not a few days before the meeting , —say not later than six clays afterplace upon the record that a statement of money matters be read at every meeting of Grand Lodge—do away with one paid officer—let there be but one office rented by the Grand Lodge—reduce the price of the Charter to half the sum charged at present—encourage the revival
of dormant Lodges upon fair terms to Brethren who are anxious to revive them—and , for the extension of the Craft , obtain reports from the Provincial Grand Lodges , such as the one sent from the Glasgow Provincial Grand Lodge—alter the election of all Grand Lodge officebearers from November to February , and close the Masonic year at thai period — and , by all means , alter a number of the rules in the last edition—and , if possible , to obtain uniformity and correct working in
Lodges , also encourage the extension of Masonic charity — the benefits that would accrue ivould be incomparable . Unless something be done , and that speedily , in this quarter , it is evident , from the state of matters at present , that Masonry in Scotland must decline . Matters cannot remain much longer as they now arc ; we certainly are in a transition state , and it is only by the Lodges taking an active interest in the working of Grand Lodgethat we can hope that false steps may
, be prevented . Trusting that both you and your readers will excuse the length of these remarks , I remain yours Fraternally , FELLOWOnAFT , I'dhibur ^ h , February , 1 ) 151 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Cork , Yah . 24 , 1 ( 1 . " , 1 . SIR AMP BROTHEH . —Aware of the deep interest you take in everything connected with the interests of Masonry , ancl that your truly valuable Magazine is the onl y publication devoted to its advancement , I am induced to send you herewith a copy of a letter received last month , by Saint Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 8 , from the Lodge " l'Astre de 1 'Orient , " at Flushing , in reference to the death of a Brother , of Lodge No . 8 ,
which took place on board a ship ivhich he commanded , then lying in that Port . As the circumstances of this case are peculiarly deserving the notice of " the Craft , " and may also be of use to the " uninitiated , " I think its publication in the pages of your journal may be acceptable to your readers , ancl of advantage to our ancient and honourable fraternity . It shows at once the value ancl importance of Masonry—the universality of the " Mystic tie , " and the high privilege and advantage of
membership therewith . It appears that on looking through the papers of our deceased Brother , the agent of the vessel discovered his Grand Lodge certificate , and , being himself a Mason , he handed it to the officers of vol .. II . 11