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Article THE REVELATIONS OF A SQUARE. ← Page 9 of 14 →
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The Revelations Of A Square.
refused ; and b y initiation he will become legitimatel y acquainted with the design and character of the Order . At all events , no one possessed of a rational judgment can safel y rely on the information communicated by these unauthorized publications . Those who arc merel y desirous of
enjoying a laugh at the dignified proceedings of a venerable institution , will find their purpose sufficientl y answered b y a perusal of these pretended revelations ; although we are justified in entering our protest against the exhibition of such a vitiated taste , and leaving them to luxuriate in the mire of their own prurient errors . '
" A charge was delivered about this time at Gravesend , in which the subject of masonic revelations was examined . But Dr . Manningham adopted a more effectual method of neutralizing these absurd attempts to impose on the public , and disturb the harmony of the Craft , In his capacity of Deputy Grand Master , he visited the Lodges in every part
of London and its suburbs , or wherever else his presence was thought necessary , correcting errors , settling disputes , redressing what was amiss in the execution of the laws .
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The Revelations Of A Square.
refused ; and b y initiation he will become legitimatel y acquainted with the design and character of the Order . At all events , no one possessed of a rational judgment can safel y rely on the information communicated by these unauthorized publications . Those who arc merel y desirous of
enjoying a laugh at the dignified proceedings of a venerable institution , will find their purpose sufficientl y answered b y a perusal of these pretended revelations ; although we are justified in entering our protest against the exhibition of such a vitiated taste , and leaving them to luxuriate in the mire of their own prurient errors . '
" A charge was delivered about this time at Gravesend , in which the subject of masonic revelations was examined . But Dr . Manningham adopted a more effectual method of neutralizing these absurd attempts to impose on the public , and disturb the harmony of the Craft , In his capacity of Deputy Grand Master , he visited the Lodges in every part
of London and its suburbs , or wherever else his presence was thought necessary , correcting errors , settling disputes , redressing what was amiss in the execution of the laws .