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hand to remove , by giving them information—and they need not expect to get any information from the Grand Committee . AVe get the information here because we are on the spot , and do not require the intervention of Proxies . Should a country Lodge , however , require it , let them write their representations , and the chance is that they will not obtain it , unless they pay for it to the Grand Clerk . The Masons of Scotland ought to take steps to place themselves in
a right position in the eye of the world ; at present we are placed by our Grand Master in such a situation that at least some explanation is requisite . If he fail to set himself right with the Brethren and right with the world , by giving publicity to those letters which have been but partially published , as having been addressed to Prince Albert , it would be unworthy of the name of Masonry , were he to be continued at the the Head of our Order . We would fain hope that
a satisfactory explanation may be given for the credit of the Craft . One word more , and I have done . Let the Grand Committee alter their conduct towards the subordinate Lodges , —let them be more conciliatory , —let them give more information than they seem inclined to do , as there is a point beyond which even the most careless of the Lodges may cease to regard the Grand Lodge with that courtesy which she ought to receive from thembut which it is quite possible they
, may , from the conduct of those who manage her affairs , be very much inclined to transfer to one or other of the sister Grand Lodges . I remain , yours fraternally , FELLOW-CRAFT . * Edinburgh , September , 1850 .
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TO THE EDITOR .
THE STATE OF MASONRY IN SCOTLAND . Proverbs , Chap , xxiii . v . 20 . " It is useless to profess a knowledge of Freemasonry , if we do not frame our lives according to it . It is not enough to -be acquainted with its doctrines and precepts , if we fail to reduce them to practice *—OLIVER . SIR AND BROTHER—Since I last addressed youtwo important events
, , have taken place here , —first , the Grand Lodge of Scotland have resolved that no Brother shall receive the three degrees in one night , —that there must be at least an interval of a fortni ght between each—so far good ; that blot , as it was called , is now removed from Scotch Masonry , and we are in a position to put ourselves right with other Grand Lodges if this resolution be faithfully acted up to . The second event is the festival of the Grand Lodge ; circumstances in connection with both events are
very much to be deplored . I allude to the conduct and behaviour of the Brethren on both these occasions , which was at both meetings most disgraceful , rude , and unmasonic , in the highest degree disrespectful to the chair , unworthy of Masons , and such as would not have been tolerated in any well regulated society . These are very strong remarks , and many Brethren may blame me for using them . The wound , however , must be probed before "" the leech" can apply his remedy , and it is only
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To The Editor.
hand to remove , by giving them information—and they need not expect to get any information from the Grand Committee . AVe get the information here because we are on the spot , and do not require the intervention of Proxies . Should a country Lodge , however , require it , let them write their representations , and the chance is that they will not obtain it , unless they pay for it to the Grand Clerk . The Masons of Scotland ought to take steps to place themselves in
a right position in the eye of the world ; at present we are placed by our Grand Master in such a situation that at least some explanation is requisite . If he fail to set himself right with the Brethren and right with the world , by giving publicity to those letters which have been but partially published , as having been addressed to Prince Albert , it would be unworthy of the name of Masonry , were he to be continued at the the Head of our Order . We would fain hope that
a satisfactory explanation may be given for the credit of the Craft . One word more , and I have done . Let the Grand Committee alter their conduct towards the subordinate Lodges , —let them be more conciliatory , —let them give more information than they seem inclined to do , as there is a point beyond which even the most careless of the Lodges may cease to regard the Grand Lodge with that courtesy which she ought to receive from thembut which it is quite possible they
, may , from the conduct of those who manage her affairs , be very much inclined to transfer to one or other of the sister Grand Lodges . I remain , yours fraternally , FELLOW-CRAFT . * Edinburgh , September , 1850 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
THE STATE OF MASONRY IN SCOTLAND . Proverbs , Chap , xxiii . v . 20 . " It is useless to profess a knowledge of Freemasonry , if we do not frame our lives according to it . It is not enough to -be acquainted with its doctrines and precepts , if we fail to reduce them to practice *—OLIVER . SIR AND BROTHER—Since I last addressed youtwo important events
, , have taken place here , —first , the Grand Lodge of Scotland have resolved that no Brother shall receive the three degrees in one night , —that there must be at least an interval of a fortni ght between each—so far good ; that blot , as it was called , is now removed from Scotch Masonry , and we are in a position to put ourselves right with other Grand Lodges if this resolution be faithfully acted up to . The second event is the festival of the Grand Lodge ; circumstances in connection with both events are
very much to be deplored . I allude to the conduct and behaviour of the Brethren on both these occasions , which was at both meetings most disgraceful , rude , and unmasonic , in the highest degree disrespectful to the chair , unworthy of Masons , and such as would not have been tolerated in any well regulated society . These are very strong remarks , and many Brethren may blame me for using them . The wound , however , must be probed before "" the leech" can apply his remedy , and it is only