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The Revelations Of A Square.
respecting the mysteries of Freemasonry , when the end might be obtained in a more satisfactory manner b y the honourable process of initiation . No notice however was taken of it , and I passed quietl y through two or three hands of whom I have nothing particular to say , till I was placed on the breast of Dr . ManninghamDeputy Grand Master ,
, a London physician of great eminence ; who proved a very active Master of the Lodge , and under his rule we rapidly increased in numbers and respectability . " This worthy Brother had already distinguished himself as a Mason , and established a powerful influence amongst the Fraternity ; and about this time he contributedbhis
, y able and judicious conduct , to restore harmony to the Craft , which had suffered considerably from the apathy of Lord Byron , the Grand Master , who , for four years together , had neither held a Grand Lodge nor nominated a successor . The Fraternity being thus neglected , several old Masons ,
with Past Grand Master Payne at their head , held a private meeting to consult on the safest and most legitimate method of proceeding in the present emergency . Bro . Payne proposed that a public meeting of the Brethren should be called by advertisement to deliberate on the propriety of proceeding to the election of a new Grand Master . He admitted
that it was a strong measure , but thought that the exigency of the case would justify it . Dr . Manningham , being present , observed that he was afraid it would be a breach of masonic law ; and in a judicious address gave them much prudent advice ; promising to communicate with the Grand Master on the subjectand assuring them that a Grand
, Lodge should be convened at the usual time of the year , and a successor elected conformably to ancient practice . The Brethren readily submitted to his superior judgment ; the breach was healed , and his talents and knowledge of the laws and principles of Masonry were universally acknowledged .
" Dr . Manningham was a bon viva ? it , as indeed were all men who had any pretensions to move in good society . He would have lost caste if he had been otherwise ; for the only alternative a gentlemen had in these days at a dinner or tavern party , was , to get drunk or give mortal offence to his entertainer . On this principle , the suppers after Lodge
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The Revelations Of A Square.
respecting the mysteries of Freemasonry , when the end might be obtained in a more satisfactory manner b y the honourable process of initiation . No notice however was taken of it , and I passed quietl y through two or three hands of whom I have nothing particular to say , till I was placed on the breast of Dr . ManninghamDeputy Grand Master ,
, a London physician of great eminence ; who proved a very active Master of the Lodge , and under his rule we rapidly increased in numbers and respectability . " This worthy Brother had already distinguished himself as a Mason , and established a powerful influence amongst the Fraternity ; and about this time he contributedbhis
, y able and judicious conduct , to restore harmony to the Craft , which had suffered considerably from the apathy of Lord Byron , the Grand Master , who , for four years together , had neither held a Grand Lodge nor nominated a successor . The Fraternity being thus neglected , several old Masons ,
with Past Grand Master Payne at their head , held a private meeting to consult on the safest and most legitimate method of proceeding in the present emergency . Bro . Payne proposed that a public meeting of the Brethren should be called by advertisement to deliberate on the propriety of proceeding to the election of a new Grand Master . He admitted
that it was a strong measure , but thought that the exigency of the case would justify it . Dr . Manningham , being present , observed that he was afraid it would be a breach of masonic law ; and in a judicious address gave them much prudent advice ; promising to communicate with the Grand Master on the subjectand assuring them that a Grand
, Lodge should be convened at the usual time of the year , and a successor elected conformably to ancient practice . The Brethren readily submitted to his superior judgment ; the breach was healed , and his talents and knowledge of the laws and principles of Masonry were universally acknowledged .
" Dr . Manningham was a bon viva ? it , as indeed were all men who had any pretensions to move in good society . He would have lost caste if he had been otherwise ; for the only alternative a gentlemen had in these days at a dinner or tavern party , was , to get drunk or give mortal offence to his entertainer . On this principle , the suppers after Lodge