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To Correspondents.
pass the Styx . The Ghost says he has a decent practice on the other side of that delightful river in the world under ground . We were not over partial to one another here , but being separated we can now agree . THREE PAST MASTERS . —Our leading article having in a great measure anticipated the subject , the letter to Bro . W . H . White on Favouritism , & c . is deferred . A MASON . —Life is uncertain ; give notice of motion . ONE DISAPPOINTED . —It is true that five Grand Lodges have passed since the first notice of motion to relieve widows . But never fear , the mover can bide his time , and has a
privilege that many want—temper . A MASON OF THIRTY YEARS STANDING . —You at least have no hope until the red apron shall become the reward of every London Lodge in rotation on this principle " iletur tligniori " SPANISH AND GERMAN BRETHREN will much oblige us by making proper names clearly intelligible ; our ignorance of foreign languages prevents us from doing justice to our kind translators , who living ata distance , cannot correct the proofs of their articles . BRO . CHALMERS . — -Many thanks for tlie kind letter . Dr . Crucefix desires his attention to
the leading article ou the subject . A SHARE BROKER , NOT HOLDER . —The Railway project from Sumatra to Ilong Kong viil London , is really in nubibits . The only point for consideration is the probable advantage of the tunnel over the rainbow . The latter is the favourite scheme of tlie P . G . M ., but the " King of the Craft" insists that the tunnel will prove the safer spec . A WELL WISHER . —Has he neither name nor address ? A BROTHER PAT . —The account of the doings of the Doctor in Ballinasloe is picquant , he seems to have , in his hurry , grasped a buckthorn stick with the pricks in it ; no wonder he smarts under the self-inflicted torture . The spy of the north is too contemptible for notice .
DISCIPLINE AND PRACTICE . . A . SCOTTISH REFORMER . —Our practice in the Scottish Masonic Court is not over extensive , but we will endeavour to reply to the queries . 1 . If the consent in writing be not delivered in on the day by the Candidates proposed as Office Bearers , the nomination is void . 2 . The Candidates must be elected and installed on St , Andrew's Day—if not present they cannot be installed , consequently they cannot legally act until they are sworn . into office .
3 . No Grand Officer can legally initiate Candidates in a country Lodge unless regularly deputed by the Master thereof . 4 . The Master of a country Lodge cannot initiate in an Edinburgh Lodge , Candidates as members of his own Lodge ; lie may , by consent of the W . M . initiate a Candidate , but such Candidate must be balloted for as a joining member of the said country Lodge . DuBtTAS . —AU hail , old friend 1 We are right . glad to find thee up and stirring . Prudent Brethren may have done well to snap up £ G 0 ; we warrant they can keep a dead xeckomng
as the song says , " row brothers row . " If Dubitascan support his allegations , a case may lie ; but we suspect it will merely realise the fable of " The fox and the geese , " = A PAST MASTER . —Surprise is natural at the numerous cases for relief from the Lodge , which is two years in arrear with the Grand Lodge ! The Lodge may possibly join in the cry of ' * privilege ; " but we have a trident as well as Neptune , and do not keep it for mere show , A GRAND O FFICER inquires , if it be not abroach of privilege that his name should be exeluded-from the list of those who attended Grand Lodge ? We can only refer him to the Grand Secretary for a reply .
A PAST MASTER inquires , why the name of Bro . J . Lenndcr Starr , P . G . M . for Nova Scotia under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , who visited the Grand Lodge of England in September last , was omitted in the list ; and whether such omission be a mistake in discipline or good manners ? Strictly speaking , it partakes of both . A PAST GRAND STEWARD should prefer his complaint to the Board of General Purposes , if he can show cause . The red apron should be a mark of distinction for duties performed , not a brand for omitting to pay expenses . YOL . ir . 3 u
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To Correspondents.
pass the Styx . The Ghost says he has a decent practice on the other side of that delightful river in the world under ground . We were not over partial to one another here , but being separated we can now agree . THREE PAST MASTERS . —Our leading article having in a great measure anticipated the subject , the letter to Bro . W . H . White on Favouritism , & c . is deferred . A MASON . —Life is uncertain ; give notice of motion . ONE DISAPPOINTED . —It is true that five Grand Lodges have passed since the first notice of motion to relieve widows . But never fear , the mover can bide his time , and has a
privilege that many want—temper . A MASON OF THIRTY YEARS STANDING . —You at least have no hope until the red apron shall become the reward of every London Lodge in rotation on this principle " iletur tligniori " SPANISH AND GERMAN BRETHREN will much oblige us by making proper names clearly intelligible ; our ignorance of foreign languages prevents us from doing justice to our kind translators , who living ata distance , cannot correct the proofs of their articles . BRO . CHALMERS . — -Many thanks for tlie kind letter . Dr . Crucefix desires his attention to
the leading article ou the subject . A SHARE BROKER , NOT HOLDER . —The Railway project from Sumatra to Ilong Kong viil London , is really in nubibits . The only point for consideration is the probable advantage of the tunnel over the rainbow . The latter is the favourite scheme of tlie P . G . M ., but the " King of the Craft" insists that the tunnel will prove the safer spec . A WELL WISHER . —Has he neither name nor address ? A BROTHER PAT . —The account of the doings of the Doctor in Ballinasloe is picquant , he seems to have , in his hurry , grasped a buckthorn stick with the pricks in it ; no wonder he smarts under the self-inflicted torture . The spy of the north is too contemptible for notice .
DISCIPLINE AND PRACTICE . . A . SCOTTISH REFORMER . —Our practice in the Scottish Masonic Court is not over extensive , but we will endeavour to reply to the queries . 1 . If the consent in writing be not delivered in on the day by the Candidates proposed as Office Bearers , the nomination is void . 2 . The Candidates must be elected and installed on St , Andrew's Day—if not present they cannot be installed , consequently they cannot legally act until they are sworn . into office .
3 . No Grand Officer can legally initiate Candidates in a country Lodge unless regularly deputed by the Master thereof . 4 . The Master of a country Lodge cannot initiate in an Edinburgh Lodge , Candidates as members of his own Lodge ; lie may , by consent of the W . M . initiate a Candidate , but such Candidate must be balloted for as a joining member of the said country Lodge . DuBtTAS . —AU hail , old friend 1 We are right . glad to find thee up and stirring . Prudent Brethren may have done well to snap up £ G 0 ; we warrant they can keep a dead xeckomng
as the song says , " row brothers row . " If Dubitascan support his allegations , a case may lie ; but we suspect it will merely realise the fable of " The fox and the geese , " = A PAST MASTER . —Surprise is natural at the numerous cases for relief from the Lodge , which is two years in arrear with the Grand Lodge ! The Lodge may possibly join in the cry of ' * privilege ; " but we have a trident as well as Neptune , and do not keep it for mere show , A GRAND O FFICER inquires , if it be not abroach of privilege that his name should be exeluded-from the list of those who attended Grand Lodge ? We can only refer him to the Grand Secretary for a reply .
A PAST MASTER inquires , why the name of Bro . J . Lenndcr Starr , P . G . M . for Nova Scotia under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , who visited the Grand Lodge of England in September last , was omitted in the list ; and whether such omission be a mistake in discipline or good manners ? Strictly speaking , it partakes of both . A PAST GRAND STEWARD should prefer his complaint to the Board of General Purposes , if he can show cause . The red apron should be a mark of distinction for duties performed , not a brand for omitting to pay expenses . YOL . ir . 3 u