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United Grand Lodge.
to the decision of dismissing Bro . Tucker from his oflice of Prov . G . M . for Dorset , but that he had no other alternative than to take such a course , and to abide by the Articles of Union of 1813 , which lie held in his hand , and Avhich were open for the inspection of the Brethren then present in G . L . On the recommendation of the M . W . the G . M . a motion Avas
, duly moved , seconded , and carried in the affirmative , that the fees paid b y Grand Officers on their appointment , which of late have been augmented , should be paid only at the time such appointment took place , and not be repeated annually , as heretofore . The G . S . stated that , at the General Committee of W . M . ' s , on Wednesday , Nov . 30 , the following Brethren bad been put in
nomination as P . M . 's , to serve on the Lodge of Benevolence for the ensuing twelve months : —Bros . C . Robinson , No . 8 ; H . Williams , 30 ; W . H . Absolon , 40 ; W . II . Varden , 57 ; P . Burges , 72 ; G . Barratt , 188 ; J . Smith , 206 ; M . Attwood , 212 ; J . W . Long , 257 ; D . Lamiels , 264 ; II . S . Cooper , 276 ; W . PI . Andrew , 752 . —The Brethren thus put in nomination being no more than the number required by the lawa ballot AA-as unnecessary . They were then
, declared duly elected . The Report of tbe Lodge of Benevolence for September , October , and November , was read ; Avhen , on the recommendation of the Lodge of November , it was proposed and seconded , that the sum of 1001 . be granted to the widow of the late Bro . W . Shaw , P . M . of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , and of several other Lodges . Upon this an
amendment was proposed by Bro . Dobie , aud seconded by Bro . Masson , that 50 Z . be granted to the said widow , instead of iOOZ . After considerable discussion , in Avhich the mover and seconder of the amendment and Bro . Havers took part , to make the grant 50 / ., and by Bros . Lord Metbuen , Giraud , Rev . J . E . Cos , and J . Savage , in favour of the oriinal propositionthe amendment AA-as putand lost
g , , by a considerable majority . The original motion was then submitted to tbe G . L ., and passed in the affirmative . The Report of the Board of General Purposes Avas read and approved , and ordered to be entered in the minutes .
How , then , such can be adverse to the universality of Craft Masonry , or check its success or promulgation , I am at a loss to imagine ! I trust , my Lord , that you have not been prompted by others to take a hasty step , on grounds which they have not the ability , and your Lordship has probably not the time sufficiently to examine 1 I acknowledge all the principles of Craft Masonry , I quarrel not with him who is satisfied with them , and cares not to pursue them farther ; he will still claim , and I will ever render to him the privileges he may seek at my hands .
Imperfect as these statements are , from the circumstance I have alluded to , they are due both to your Lordship and my Masonic Brethren generally . It is my intention to publish a letter to the Officers and Brethren of my Province over which I presided , who have served me so well , so faithfully , and so affectionately . I have no disposition to revive the discussion , unless urgent circumstances demand it of me , satisfied that those who know me best , will most truly and justly appreciate my actions . —I remain , my Lord , your Lordship ' s obedient servant and Brother , WILLIAM TUCKER .
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United Grand Lodge.
to the decision of dismissing Bro . Tucker from his oflice of Prov . G . M . for Dorset , but that he had no other alternative than to take such a course , and to abide by the Articles of Union of 1813 , which lie held in his hand , and Avhich were open for the inspection of the Brethren then present in G . L . On the recommendation of the M . W . the G . M . a motion Avas
, duly moved , seconded , and carried in the affirmative , that the fees paid b y Grand Officers on their appointment , which of late have been augmented , should be paid only at the time such appointment took place , and not be repeated annually , as heretofore . The G . S . stated that , at the General Committee of W . M . ' s , on Wednesday , Nov . 30 , the following Brethren bad been put in
nomination as P . M . 's , to serve on the Lodge of Benevolence for the ensuing twelve months : —Bros . C . Robinson , No . 8 ; H . Williams , 30 ; W . H . Absolon , 40 ; W . II . Varden , 57 ; P . Burges , 72 ; G . Barratt , 188 ; J . Smith , 206 ; M . Attwood , 212 ; J . W . Long , 257 ; D . Lamiels , 264 ; II . S . Cooper , 276 ; W . PI . Andrew , 752 . —The Brethren thus put in nomination being no more than the number required by the lawa ballot AA-as unnecessary . They were then
, declared duly elected . The Report of tbe Lodge of Benevolence for September , October , and November , was read ; Avhen , on the recommendation of the Lodge of November , it was proposed and seconded , that the sum of 1001 . be granted to the widow of the late Bro . W . Shaw , P . M . of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , and of several other Lodges . Upon this an
amendment was proposed by Bro . Dobie , aud seconded by Bro . Masson , that 50 Z . be granted to the said widow , instead of iOOZ . After considerable discussion , in Avhich the mover and seconder of the amendment and Bro . Havers took part , to make the grant 50 / ., and by Bros . Lord Metbuen , Giraud , Rev . J . E . Cos , and J . Savage , in favour of the oriinal propositionthe amendment AA-as putand lost
g , , by a considerable majority . The original motion was then submitted to tbe G . L ., and passed in the affirmative . The Report of the Board of General Purposes Avas read and approved , and ordered to be entered in the minutes .
How , then , such can be adverse to the universality of Craft Masonry , or check its success or promulgation , I am at a loss to imagine ! I trust , my Lord , that you have not been prompted by others to take a hasty step , on grounds which they have not the ability , and your Lordship has probably not the time sufficiently to examine 1 I acknowledge all the principles of Craft Masonry , I quarrel not with him who is satisfied with them , and cares not to pursue them farther ; he will still claim , and I will ever render to him the privileges he may seek at my hands .
Imperfect as these statements are , from the circumstance I have alluded to , they are due both to your Lordship and my Masonic Brethren generally . It is my intention to publish a letter to the Officers and Brethren of my Province over which I presided , who have served me so well , so faithfully , and so affectionately . I have no disposition to revive the discussion , unless urgent circumstances demand it of me , satisfied that those who know me best , will most truly and justly appreciate my actions . —I remain , my Lord , your Lordship ' s obedient servant and Brother , WILLIAM TUCKER .