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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 5 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
that if a Provincial Grand Master were appointed , the numbers and respectability of the Brethren would increase ; and it should be observed , by the way , that in g iving these data , regard should cautiously be had , as much as possible , to the avoidance of party feeling . In all the recent
appointments Masonry has so materially improved , that no doubt can be felt of the propriety of leaving no province unrepresented . For example , look at Herts , Surrey , Essex , Northumberland , and contrast them with those provinces where there is either no Provincial Authority , or where ,
what is worse , the authority is even shadowless . Among the more interesting topics will be found the Masonic Provident Institution , at Southampton . Our readers will observe , that in Scotland there has been a busy activity in Masonic matters . In Edinburgh a School for Female Children has commenced , with every prospect of success . We hail this regeneration of a
philanthropic spirit , as indicative of happier omens , and although it be , to borrow the phrase , " beginning at the wrong end , " inasmuch , as in our opinion , Age has the first claim—still it is a noble act of charity , and will ensure the hearty cooperation of the Brethren of Scotia .
At Aberdeen the Masons under the Richmond banner , have aided in a great public work , the new Marischal College ; and in Glasgow , under their municipal Brother , the Lord Provost , they have laid the foundation-stone of a monument to the virtues and talents of Walter Scott !
In Ireland , the same undeviating princip le continues its happy effect . The accounts from all quarters breathe peace and good will among the Fraternity ; their numbers increase , and with numbers also is gained the advantage of moral union—and from the Colonies we have the
satisfaction to state , that nothing is wanting , but that their position shall be thoroughly understood , and that they may generally be permitted to enjoy the advantage of a pro via-
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
that if a Provincial Grand Master were appointed , the numbers and respectability of the Brethren would increase ; and it should be observed , by the way , that in g iving these data , regard should cautiously be had , as much as possible , to the avoidance of party feeling . In all the recent
appointments Masonry has so materially improved , that no doubt can be felt of the propriety of leaving no province unrepresented . For example , look at Herts , Surrey , Essex , Northumberland , and contrast them with those provinces where there is either no Provincial Authority , or where ,
what is worse , the authority is even shadowless . Among the more interesting topics will be found the Masonic Provident Institution , at Southampton . Our readers will observe , that in Scotland there has been a busy activity in Masonic matters . In Edinburgh a School for Female Children has commenced , with every prospect of success . We hail this regeneration of a
philanthropic spirit , as indicative of happier omens , and although it be , to borrow the phrase , " beginning at the wrong end , " inasmuch , as in our opinion , Age has the first claim—still it is a noble act of charity , and will ensure the hearty cooperation of the Brethren of Scotia .
At Aberdeen the Masons under the Richmond banner , have aided in a great public work , the new Marischal College ; and in Glasgow , under their municipal Brother , the Lord Provost , they have laid the foundation-stone of a monument to the virtues and talents of Walter Scott !
In Ireland , the same undeviating princip le continues its happy effect . The accounts from all quarters breathe peace and good will among the Fraternity ; their numbers increase , and with numbers also is gained the advantage of moral union—and from the Colonies we have the
satisfaction to state , that nothing is wanting , but that their position shall be thoroughly understood , and that they may generally be permitted to enjoy the advantage of a pro via-