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Quarterly Communication.
Third . That it may be the means of causing an improper class of individuals to enter the Order . —Answer . Not if the suggestions of its promoters are complied witli by an efficient standard of qualification . Fourth . That it will endanger the prosperity of the present charities . —Answer . Those charities have , since the subject of the Asylum has been before public attention , been materially improved . I ivould appeal to the Treasurers of the two Schools , were they present , for the truth of
this fact . Fifth . That many of its supporters may probably become its tenants . —If so , I honour the forethought that has at length taught my Brethren at the eleventh hour , to show a proper regard for their future necessity . An objection however that should not stand , for those who have resolutely come forward , have acted upon the noblest princip le of Masonic justice—to effect that for others which they trust in God they may not want for themselves .
Sixth . That it has been brought forward by inefficient parties . —As regards the Masonic phalanx which has exhibited this glorious array , the objection utterly falls to the ground ; but it may admit of some show of reasoning as regards myself , who am placed , by the confidence of my Brethren , in a most enviable position as their treasurer ; and feeling the force of the objection , I can only solemnly declare , that I shall be but too happy to resign into the hands of the Treasurer of the Grand Lodge , or other delegated authority , the office I most proudly fill ; and
sincerely hope , that while greater deference may be paid to such party , lie may bring to the cause the same zeal which the kindness of friends has so warmly cherished in myself . If it be askeil whether Freemasonry has outlived its necessity , I publicly answer , NO . In the oldeu-timc , Freemasonry created and supported human institutions , and has handed them down from age to age . Ask the antiquarian for the proudest proofs of the -Mason ' s mind and art , and he will point to all that is magnificent in either case . Does not Freemasonry enrol in its list the great , the noble , the just , and tbe good . If we in the course of time have been rivalled in architecture as a noble
science—let us rejoice that Ircemajonry was the great teacher of the world ; and now let us resume the superior by practising the sign , and giving a token of the word by the erection of that Asylum , which shall become the visible proof of the stateliness and grandeur of our . MORAL architecture . AVorks , not words must do this ; liberality , economy , and public principle will stimulate to final success , and while apathy will mildew the
most earnest hopes , remember also that perseverence will realize them . I should here enter into details as to plans , and other et cetera , but my instructions from the subscribers is to secure that unanimous vote , so desirable upon all charitable questions in Masonry , and with this view 1 have framed a resolution which I think can be conscientiously agreed to by every one present . It should be observed , that tbe desire for this Institution is pervading the entire Craft .
Provinces have met , and have voted money contributions . In the remotest , parts it has found favour ; even from Africa remittances have been made , which only wait the resolution of Grand Lodge this nig ht to become its available assets . 1 have much important matter , with powerful authorities to adduce , but I shall reserve any further observations for my reply , should such be needful . Seeing a R . AV . representative Chief now present , whose province has so nobly aided the
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Quarterly Communication.
Third . That it may be the means of causing an improper class of individuals to enter the Order . —Answer . Not if the suggestions of its promoters are complied witli by an efficient standard of qualification . Fourth . That it will endanger the prosperity of the present charities . —Answer . Those charities have , since the subject of the Asylum has been before public attention , been materially improved . I ivould appeal to the Treasurers of the two Schools , were they present , for the truth of
this fact . Fifth . That many of its supporters may probably become its tenants . —If so , I honour the forethought that has at length taught my Brethren at the eleventh hour , to show a proper regard for their future necessity . An objection however that should not stand , for those who have resolutely come forward , have acted upon the noblest princip le of Masonic justice—to effect that for others which they trust in God they may not want for themselves .
Sixth . That it has been brought forward by inefficient parties . —As regards the Masonic phalanx which has exhibited this glorious array , the objection utterly falls to the ground ; but it may admit of some show of reasoning as regards myself , who am placed , by the confidence of my Brethren , in a most enviable position as their treasurer ; and feeling the force of the objection , I can only solemnly declare , that I shall be but too happy to resign into the hands of the Treasurer of the Grand Lodge , or other delegated authority , the office I most proudly fill ; and
sincerely hope , that while greater deference may be paid to such party , lie may bring to the cause the same zeal which the kindness of friends has so warmly cherished in myself . If it be askeil whether Freemasonry has outlived its necessity , I publicly answer , NO . In the oldeu-timc , Freemasonry created and supported human institutions , and has handed them down from age to age . Ask the antiquarian for the proudest proofs of the -Mason ' s mind and art , and he will point to all that is magnificent in either case . Does not Freemasonry enrol in its list the great , the noble , the just , and tbe good . If we in the course of time have been rivalled in architecture as a noble
science—let us rejoice that Ircemajonry was the great teacher of the world ; and now let us resume the superior by practising the sign , and giving a token of the word by the erection of that Asylum , which shall become the visible proof of the stateliness and grandeur of our . MORAL architecture . AVorks , not words must do this ; liberality , economy , and public principle will stimulate to final success , and while apathy will mildew the
most earnest hopes , remember also that perseverence will realize them . I should here enter into details as to plans , and other et cetera , but my instructions from the subscribers is to secure that unanimous vote , so desirable upon all charitable questions in Masonry , and with this view 1 have framed a resolution which I think can be conscientiously agreed to by every one present . It should be observed , that tbe desire for this Institution is pervading the entire Craft .
Provinces have met , and have voted money contributions . In the remotest , parts it has found favour ; even from Africa remittances have been made , which only wait the resolution of Grand Lodge this nig ht to become its available assets . 1 have much important matter , with powerful authorities to adduce , but I shall reserve any further observations for my reply , should such be needful . Seeing a R . AV . representative Chief now present , whose province has so nobly aided the