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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW.
DECEMBER 31 , 1835 . NOMINATION OF THE GRAND MASTER . THE attention of the Grand Lodge was on the second
of this month drawn to the consideration of that portion of the Masonic Law which relates to the NOMINATION of the Grand Master for the ensuing year . Gracefully was the proposition moved by Brother Philipe " that our present Illustrious and venerated Grand Master be requested to
allow his name to be put in nomination for the distinguished office" —grateful was the proposition to all , and unanimous was the wish that His Royal Hig hness would condescend to sanction the request . We have used the word " gracefully" in an emphatic sense , because the especial reasons which influenced the
proposer in his address were characteristic and important . He did not avoid the question , but treated it in a manly , clear , and delicate manner . Although the Brethren were deprived of the presence of their friend and protector , owing to his continued loss of
sight , no doubt need be entertained but that " a good report" will reach him of the general wishes of the Fraternity ; and , notwithstanding that the present Deputy Grand Master did not follow the very excellent example of his immediate predecessor , by accepting the compliment on VOL . n . 3 B
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW.
DECEMBER 31 , 1835 . NOMINATION OF THE GRAND MASTER . THE attention of the Grand Lodge was on the second
of this month drawn to the consideration of that portion of the Masonic Law which relates to the NOMINATION of the Grand Master for the ensuing year . Gracefully was the proposition moved by Brother Philipe " that our present Illustrious and venerated Grand Master be requested to
allow his name to be put in nomination for the distinguished office" —grateful was the proposition to all , and unanimous was the wish that His Royal Hig hness would condescend to sanction the request . We have used the word " gracefully" in an emphatic sense , because the especial reasons which influenced the
proposer in his address were characteristic and important . He did not avoid the question , but treated it in a manly , clear , and delicate manner . Although the Brethren were deprived of the presence of their friend and protector , owing to his continued loss of
sight , no doubt need be entertained but that " a good report" will reach him of the general wishes of the Fraternity ; and , notwithstanding that the present Deputy Grand Master did not follow the very excellent example of his immediate predecessor , by accepting the compliment on VOL . n . 3 B