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Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I have read Bro . J . Hogg ' s letter with close attention , but I feel forced to confess both my surprise at it , and my dissent from it . I think very few would suppose , who heard or CHARITY VOTING .
read his speech , that , by the words , a " Masonic institution with which he was connected , " he alluded to the " Lodge of Benevolence . What the similarity between that valued body and a charitable institution can be , I , for one , cannot understand . The Lodge of Benevolence is
purely , so to say , a distributive body , and has nothing to do , either with the collection of funds , or the arrangements of an institution . A worse analogy could not well be found . I also entirely difterjfrom Bro . Hogg , as to his calm proposal to take away the voting rights of
all the subscribers to the Masonic charities , and to give the selection to the elected members of the . Lodge of Benevolence , or to some similar central body . For ten years I had the honour to preside over the Charity Committees of West
Yorkshire , and in that capacity kad t « wssider and study carefully the whole question of our Masonic charities . I feel quite certain , that , had Bro . Hogg as much practical acquaintance as it has been my lot to acquire , respecting their actual working , he would at once retreat from the
position he has so hastily taken up , namely , that of suggesting a hopeless and impracticable change . Our Masonic charitable institutions are on the whole , working very well , and much of their extended support arises from the fact of the
candidates being able to receive and profit b y local efforts and individual exertions . Were everything left to the stereotyped forms and routine proceedings of a central committee , much of the provincial interest and zeal would soon evaporate , or concentrate itself on a local charity ,
or a provincial institution . Having watched the working of our system carefully for many years , I am certain of this , that , on the whole in the long run , the proper candidates get in , and sure I am sure of this too , that if any cases do not succred , it is either from
some defect in the case itself , or that the zeal and energy of its supporters have not been properly or sufiiciently called into play . 1 do not see what possible good could accrue , though 1 do fancy a considerable amount oi harm could be done to our Masonic chaiities
were Bro . Hogg ' s suggestion seriously entertained , as , however , well-intentioned , it is , I feel convinced , that , it is impracticable . That one or two reforms may be introduced into the working of our educational institutions , I for one am not prepared to deny , but they are purely within the
competence of the house committees , and of the general body of subscribers , but certainl y in no sense , in my humble opinion , could the reforms suggested by Bro . IJogg tend to the present or future welfare of our Masonic charities . 1 am , yonrs sincerely , and fraternally , A . F . A . Wooni-oiu ) , P . G . C .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . To ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I see by last week ' s Freemason that the Rev . P . G . D . Perrott , M . A ., has been elected Head Master of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , but I miss the familiar prefix " Brother " before his name .
1 beg to call your attention to what no doubt is an error , a slight one no doubt , but still an error ; for I feel sure that the committee could not have thought of appointing a Head Master who was not a Mason , when there were so many Masonic candidates of high attainments from whom to select .
iVho , 1 n < , k , would be most likely to cultivate amongst his pupils a love of the grand old brotherhood which shelters and educates the offspring of its indigent members---he who had spent his life in Masonry or , he who , though
advancing to middle life , has thought so little of our noble institution as to deem it unworthy to receive him into its ranks ? Like Brutus , "I pause for a reply . " M 3 i ° .
HONORARY MEMBERS . To the Editor of The Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — We have an understanding in our lodge that honorary members have a right to vote on all
occasions , except when any money is voted for any purpose , and that they have a right to hold any office . I am , yours fraternally , J . W . M .
SCOTCH CHARITIES . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — A few weeks ago you commented with a great deal of truth on the backwardness of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in establishing and maintaining Institutions like those of which
England is so justly proud—her Benevolent Institution and the Schools for Boys and Girls . I was in hopes that some abler pen would have taken up the subject , some one who from his position in the Craft might have had greater weight amongst Scotch Masons , for I am
convinced that it only wants to be brought properly before the brethren to meet with a favourable response . In proof of this assertion , and also to show to our English brothers that we do not quite forget the Masonic Charities , as well as to place on record the good which even one humble
member can accomplish , I will briefly state a few facts . In the early part of this summer Bro . Jacob Bright , a P . M . of Prudence Lodge , 632 , New York , found himself ill , and unknown . In the streets of Glasgow , he accidently met with Bro . Charles Richmond , a poor man , but a true
Mason , who at once treated him as a brother , giving him food and paying for his lodging ; but Bro . Bright , though deeply thankful , did not like to trespass too much on his kindness . He therefore went to get work as a dock labourer till his failing strength prevented him earning any thing . He had with him no diploma or any other
documentary proof of the statement that he had been either a Mason or the Master of a lodge , Bro . Richmond did not wait for this though , he wrote to some friends in New York , and Bro . Mitchell , himself a P . M ., having a sister going to New York , also instituted enquiiies , but before an answer arrived the brother was removed
to the Royal Infirmary , to a bed always kept by Lodge 332 . While here he was attended to by Bro . Richmond and his wife , who deserves to have a Mason for a husband , for three times a week she went nearly three miles to see him and take him little comforts .
But it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to call him to the Grand Lodge above . The two Bros , named , with Bro . Cunningham , of 116 , and Harper , 408 , in a few hours and from a few friends collected enough to bury our departed brother , and had a surplus of over £ 14 , as the
Treasurer of the Provincial Benevolent Fund found a coffin and hearse , and the Clyde Lodge , who have a large grave of their own , allowed him to rest in front of the granite monilith that bears 408 engraved on it , to mark the resting place of those of her members who have not
vaults of their own . A committee has been formed to serve for like contingencies in future , and the ^ 14 invested . This short narrative shows not only that the spirit of benevolence exists amongst our private members , but also that we have lodges wilh public graves , and
others who provide beds in the hospitals for those who may require them , and further that we have also a Provincial Benevolent Fund . It therefore only requires that those in the purple , our ruleis in Edinburgh , and their represt ntatives in the provinces , should bestir themselves to utilise
this feeling and make it national , so that we may get rid of the reproach that as agiand body they do so little for the Masonic charities . It only wants them to put on the effort , there are plenty of Charles Richmonds in Scotland , with as good hearts and longer purses , if they are only properly applied to . I Irust , Sir , you will return
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to the subject and stir up those in power to greater activity , for undoubtedly , " Charity is the brightest gem that adorns the Masonic profession . " I am , yours sincerely and fraternally , G . W . W . Glasgow , Dec . soth , 1873 .
Freemasonry In Italy.
FREEMASONRY IN ITALY .
Lodges Areopagus—Concordia . Liberty , Equality , Fraternity . To our worthy Bro , Alex . Gallico , London . Beloved Brother . The Virtuosi Lodge , Lodge , G . O . of Leghorn , under the auspices of the Sup . Lodge G . O .,
having its seat in Palermo , is always happy when the triumph of Masonic principles and ideas is secured . Feeling this , it unanimously voted two addresses , the first one to our Prov . Bro . G . M . of the G . O ., Sup . Couns . of Brazils in the valley Lavradio , Viscount Di Rio Bianco , now President of the Council of Ministers of the
Brazilian Empire , who powerfully defended our brothers against the demands of the irreconcileable priests . The other address is to Sir Henry Richards , who on the 8 th of June succeeded , in your Parliament , in obtaining the triumph of the grand Masonic idea of permanent international arbitration .
Be so kind as to publish both these addresses in your esteemed Masonic newspaper , and while begging you to accept in the name also of the Grand Lodge Ancient Virtuosi , the best thanks , I greet you with the mystical fraternal love , and
remain , Yours fraternally , ANSELMO CARPI , 33 . Via della Pace , 14 . Orator . ( Seal . )
A . G . D . G . A . D . U . Universal Freemasaonry . Italian Branch . Liberty , Equality , Brotherhood . The Grand Lodge Areop , and Anziani Virtuosi , under the auspices of the Supr . Couns . G . O . of Italy , having its seat in Palermo , to
the Honorable Sir Henry Richard , M . P . Greeting and Brotherhood , G . O ., of Leghorn , the 8 th day of the 8 th month of the year of the true light 5873 , commonly indicated as 1873 . The splendid result obtained by your good self
in the House of Commons on the 8 th of June , 1873 , has filled with joy the hearts of all us Freemasons of the respectable lodge Anziani Virtuoso , G . O . of Leghorn , as by your obtaining the acknowledgment that International
arbitration shall become the absolute rule in the new law of nations , you co-operated to the end that this principle of so many ages , and insisted upon so vigorously by Freemasonry , should finall y become a solemn fact .
Accordingly , Dear Sir and Bro ., we brother Masons of the respectable lodge O . of Leghorn , both as Italians and in the name also of all our brothers of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch rite , under the auspices of the Supreme Council , having its seat in Palermo , genuine friends of peace and liberty , hereby tender to you the
feelings and expressions of our deep respect and admiration , and we beg your acceptance of our best wishes for your happiness for so noble an achievement , and remain , Respected Sir and Brother , Your obedient Servants ,
( Signed ) Franco Andrean , Ven . 33 ° li . Cardinali , 2 nd . Anselmo Carpi , Speaker . Giacomo Terranino , Sec . R . Piperno , 30 . ( L . S . )
Universal Freemasonry . Italian Branch . Libeity , Equality , Brotherhood . The Respectable Lodges Areop ., and Ancient Virtuosi , under the auspices of the Supreme Council Grand Orient of Italy , having its seat in Palermo , to the Noble and Powerful Coun . Grand Master of the G . O ., and of the
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Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I have read Bro . J . Hogg ' s letter with close attention , but I feel forced to confess both my surprise at it , and my dissent from it . I think very few would suppose , who heard or CHARITY VOTING .
read his speech , that , by the words , a " Masonic institution with which he was connected , " he alluded to the " Lodge of Benevolence . What the similarity between that valued body and a charitable institution can be , I , for one , cannot understand . The Lodge of Benevolence is
purely , so to say , a distributive body , and has nothing to do , either with the collection of funds , or the arrangements of an institution . A worse analogy could not well be found . I also entirely difterjfrom Bro . Hogg , as to his calm proposal to take away the voting rights of
all the subscribers to the Masonic charities , and to give the selection to the elected members of the . Lodge of Benevolence , or to some similar central body . For ten years I had the honour to preside over the Charity Committees of West
Yorkshire , and in that capacity kad t « wssider and study carefully the whole question of our Masonic charities . I feel quite certain , that , had Bro . Hogg as much practical acquaintance as it has been my lot to acquire , respecting their actual working , he would at once retreat from the
position he has so hastily taken up , namely , that of suggesting a hopeless and impracticable change . Our Masonic charitable institutions are on the whole , working very well , and much of their extended support arises from the fact of the
candidates being able to receive and profit b y local efforts and individual exertions . Were everything left to the stereotyped forms and routine proceedings of a central committee , much of the provincial interest and zeal would soon evaporate , or concentrate itself on a local charity ,
or a provincial institution . Having watched the working of our system carefully for many years , I am certain of this , that , on the whole in the long run , the proper candidates get in , and sure I am sure of this too , that if any cases do not succred , it is either from
some defect in the case itself , or that the zeal and energy of its supporters have not been properly or sufiiciently called into play . 1 do not see what possible good could accrue , though 1 do fancy a considerable amount oi harm could be done to our Masonic chaiities
were Bro . Hogg ' s suggestion seriously entertained , as , however , well-intentioned , it is , I feel convinced , that , it is impracticable . That one or two reforms may be introduced into the working of our educational institutions , I for one am not prepared to deny , but they are purely within the
competence of the house committees , and of the general body of subscribers , but certainl y in no sense , in my humble opinion , could the reforms suggested by Bro . IJogg tend to the present or future welfare of our Masonic charities . 1 am , yonrs sincerely , and fraternally , A . F . A . Wooni-oiu ) , P . G . C .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . To ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I see by last week ' s Freemason that the Rev . P . G . D . Perrott , M . A ., has been elected Head Master of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , but I miss the familiar prefix " Brother " before his name .
1 beg to call your attention to what no doubt is an error , a slight one no doubt , but still an error ; for I feel sure that the committee could not have thought of appointing a Head Master who was not a Mason , when there were so many Masonic candidates of high attainments from whom to select .
iVho , 1 n < , k , would be most likely to cultivate amongst his pupils a love of the grand old brotherhood which shelters and educates the offspring of its indigent members---he who had spent his life in Masonry or , he who , though
advancing to middle life , has thought so little of our noble institution as to deem it unworthy to receive him into its ranks ? Like Brutus , "I pause for a reply . " M 3 i ° .
HONORARY MEMBERS . To the Editor of The Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — We have an understanding in our lodge that honorary members have a right to vote on all
occasions , except when any money is voted for any purpose , and that they have a right to hold any office . I am , yours fraternally , J . W . M .
SCOTCH CHARITIES . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — A few weeks ago you commented with a great deal of truth on the backwardness of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in establishing and maintaining Institutions like those of which
England is so justly proud—her Benevolent Institution and the Schools for Boys and Girls . I was in hopes that some abler pen would have taken up the subject , some one who from his position in the Craft might have had greater weight amongst Scotch Masons , for I am
convinced that it only wants to be brought properly before the brethren to meet with a favourable response . In proof of this assertion , and also to show to our English brothers that we do not quite forget the Masonic Charities , as well as to place on record the good which even one humble
member can accomplish , I will briefly state a few facts . In the early part of this summer Bro . Jacob Bright , a P . M . of Prudence Lodge , 632 , New York , found himself ill , and unknown . In the streets of Glasgow , he accidently met with Bro . Charles Richmond , a poor man , but a true
Mason , who at once treated him as a brother , giving him food and paying for his lodging ; but Bro . Bright , though deeply thankful , did not like to trespass too much on his kindness . He therefore went to get work as a dock labourer till his failing strength prevented him earning any thing . He had with him no diploma or any other
documentary proof of the statement that he had been either a Mason or the Master of a lodge , Bro . Richmond did not wait for this though , he wrote to some friends in New York , and Bro . Mitchell , himself a P . M ., having a sister going to New York , also instituted enquiiies , but before an answer arrived the brother was removed
to the Royal Infirmary , to a bed always kept by Lodge 332 . While here he was attended to by Bro . Richmond and his wife , who deserves to have a Mason for a husband , for three times a week she went nearly three miles to see him and take him little comforts .
But it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to call him to the Grand Lodge above . The two Bros , named , with Bro . Cunningham , of 116 , and Harper , 408 , in a few hours and from a few friends collected enough to bury our departed brother , and had a surplus of over £ 14 , as the
Treasurer of the Provincial Benevolent Fund found a coffin and hearse , and the Clyde Lodge , who have a large grave of their own , allowed him to rest in front of the granite monilith that bears 408 engraved on it , to mark the resting place of those of her members who have not
vaults of their own . A committee has been formed to serve for like contingencies in future , and the ^ 14 invested . This short narrative shows not only that the spirit of benevolence exists amongst our private members , but also that we have lodges wilh public graves , and
others who provide beds in the hospitals for those who may require them , and further that we have also a Provincial Benevolent Fund . It therefore only requires that those in the purple , our ruleis in Edinburgh , and their represt ntatives in the provinces , should bestir themselves to utilise
this feeling and make it national , so that we may get rid of the reproach that as agiand body they do so little for the Masonic charities . It only wants them to put on the effort , there are plenty of Charles Richmonds in Scotland , with as good hearts and longer purses , if they are only properly applied to . I Irust , Sir , you will return
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to the subject and stir up those in power to greater activity , for undoubtedly , " Charity is the brightest gem that adorns the Masonic profession . " I am , yours sincerely and fraternally , G . W . W . Glasgow , Dec . soth , 1873 .
Freemasonry In Italy.
FREEMASONRY IN ITALY .
Lodges Areopagus—Concordia . Liberty , Equality , Fraternity . To our worthy Bro , Alex . Gallico , London . Beloved Brother . The Virtuosi Lodge , Lodge , G . O . of Leghorn , under the auspices of the Sup . Lodge G . O .,
having its seat in Palermo , is always happy when the triumph of Masonic principles and ideas is secured . Feeling this , it unanimously voted two addresses , the first one to our Prov . Bro . G . M . of the G . O ., Sup . Couns . of Brazils in the valley Lavradio , Viscount Di Rio Bianco , now President of the Council of Ministers of the
Brazilian Empire , who powerfully defended our brothers against the demands of the irreconcileable priests . The other address is to Sir Henry Richards , who on the 8 th of June succeeded , in your Parliament , in obtaining the triumph of the grand Masonic idea of permanent international arbitration .
Be so kind as to publish both these addresses in your esteemed Masonic newspaper , and while begging you to accept in the name also of the Grand Lodge Ancient Virtuosi , the best thanks , I greet you with the mystical fraternal love , and
remain , Yours fraternally , ANSELMO CARPI , 33 . Via della Pace , 14 . Orator . ( Seal . )
A . G . D . G . A . D . U . Universal Freemasaonry . Italian Branch . Liberty , Equality , Brotherhood . The Grand Lodge Areop , and Anziani Virtuosi , under the auspices of the Supr . Couns . G . O . of Italy , having its seat in Palermo , to
the Honorable Sir Henry Richard , M . P . Greeting and Brotherhood , G . O ., of Leghorn , the 8 th day of the 8 th month of the year of the true light 5873 , commonly indicated as 1873 . The splendid result obtained by your good self
in the House of Commons on the 8 th of June , 1873 , has filled with joy the hearts of all us Freemasons of the respectable lodge Anziani Virtuoso , G . O . of Leghorn , as by your obtaining the acknowledgment that International
arbitration shall become the absolute rule in the new law of nations , you co-operated to the end that this principle of so many ages , and insisted upon so vigorously by Freemasonry , should finall y become a solemn fact .
Accordingly , Dear Sir and Bro ., we brother Masons of the respectable lodge O . of Leghorn , both as Italians and in the name also of all our brothers of the Ancient and Accepted Scotch rite , under the auspices of the Supreme Council , having its seat in Palermo , genuine friends of peace and liberty , hereby tender to you the
feelings and expressions of our deep respect and admiration , and we beg your acceptance of our best wishes for your happiness for so noble an achievement , and remain , Respected Sir and Brother , Your obedient Servants ,
( Signed ) Franco Andrean , Ven . 33 ° li . Cardinali , 2 nd . Anselmo Carpi , Speaker . Giacomo Terranino , Sec . R . Piperno , 30 . ( L . S . )
Universal Freemasonry . Italian Branch . Libeity , Equality , Brotherhood . The Respectable Lodges Areop ., and Ancient Virtuosi , under the auspices of the Supreme Council Grand Orient of Italy , having its seat in Palermo , to the Noble and Powerful Coun . Grand Master of the G . O ., and of the