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it be said of us hereafter that we wasted more precious time in reference to this committee or to that ; for I foresee every sort of difficulty and evil in delay and every kind of blessing in prompt action . Remember the poor helpless children who are knocking and who will knock at our
doors , and that their admission must greatly depend upon the ability and promptitude with which , the claims of the Institution are advocated by an official representative , who will know when and how to speak comfortably the word in season . ( Hear , hear . ) AVe really do not need
instruction or reports from committees , save of the most simple character , for I am satisfied that plain sense and honesty of purpose will enable us to select aright . Our own hearts tell us that we ought not , dare not , treat this most important office as if it were a bit of patronage to be
jobbed , that it is not a boon to be conferred on any man however deserving , not a refuge for the unfortunate , not an asylum for the old , not a training place for the immature . ( Cheers . ) No , brethren , upon us lies the grave responsibility of acting with singleminded aim for the good of
the Charity , and in filling up this vacant Secretaryship , depend upon it . " If ' twere done , when ' tis done , then ' twere well It were done quickly . " ( Cheers . ) To secure this I beg to propose that this Committee do proceed with the election of
Secretary , on the 28 th November , and if any brother approves of this sufficiently to second it , J shall be much obliged to him , for I have conferred with nobody . And I urge you to vote for thus securing a speedy election , because I believe
it to be expedient and right , and I pray that we may in this matter be granted wise and understanding hearts , that we may discern between good and bad , ancl be guided to a just decision . ( 'Loud cheering . ) Bro . Rosenthal seconded the motion .
Another animated conversation followed . Bro . Binckes , after paying a feeling tribute to the virtues of J 3 ro . Patten , in which he was robustly supported by Bro . Sabine , asked whether it would be quite fair to candidates for the vacant Secretaryship to make the day of the election so early
as the 28 th November . The friends of some brethren had , it was well known , already advocated their claims to the Secretaryship , and announced that they would become candidates . Other brethren who mig ht become candidates now that the vacancy was declared , had scrupulously abstained from avowing their intentions
of canvassing the brethren , out of deference to the wish ofthe House Committee , that no canvassing should take place until the vacancy was reported . Would it be fair , therefore , to place these last at a disadvantage r Bro . Browse ( who was imperfectly heard ) was understood to move as an amendment that
the election should take place on the 12 th December , in place of the 28 th November , as proposed . Bro . Browse ' s proposition having been seconded , Bro . Symonds rose , and expressed an earnest hope that Bro . Parkinson was in error in
supposing that any brother present could have made up his mind , as Bro . Parkinson imagined , as to the claims of possible candidates for the vacant Secretaryship , and explaining that such prejudgment would be in contravention of a law ofthe Committee , which decreed that no
canvassing should take place until after the vacancy was declared , l- ' . ach brother present , liro . Symonds trusted , regarded the matter before them with a perfectly unbiassed mind , and would lit content to wait the report ofthe Sub-Committee upon the testimonials , before committing himself
to any fixed opinion . Bro . Symonds felt persuaded that liro . Parkinson would , on reflection , see that he had been mistaken , and the brethren would agree with him ( Bro . Symonds ) that if any judgment had been passed upon the merits of candidates already , that it was much to be regretted . Jiro . Symonds went on to say that ,
under all the circumstances , he shonld be disposed not to vote for either the original motion or the amendment . He would rather leave the Sub-Coin mittee unfettered . Let them present their report , and then have the election fixed at some later period lo be determined subsequently . He would appeal therefore to Bro . Parkinson to withdraw his motion , and to Bro . Browse to with-
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draw his amendment , with the understanding that no unnecessary delay should take place . ( Hear , hear . ) After some more desultory conversation , in which several speakers took part , and some playful badinage with Bro . Symonds , which
created considerable laughter ( in which Bro . Symonds himself joined heartily , ) J 5 ro . Parkinson said : —In reply to my friend , Bro . Binckes , to whom I owe many Alasonic favours which I am glad to acknowledge , I can say honestl y that I have never thought of this matter from
the candidates ' point ofviewatall . ( Hear . ) I have only considered it in one li ght—of what would be best for the interest of our Charity . Believing as I do , that further delay in filling up this appointment would do our Institution grievous injury , I shall certainly not withdraw my motion ,
but shall press for a division . ( Cheers . ) If I succeed in fixing the clay of the election , I am satisfied I shall have done good ; and if I fail , I shall at least enjoy the priceless satisfaction of feeling I have performed what I felt to be a duty to the Charity , irrespective of every other consideration . ( Hear , hear . )
liro Browse attempted to speak again , but was called to order , it being against the rules of debate to permit the proposer of an amendment to reply . The Committee divided , when Bro . Parkinson ' s motion was carried amid loud cheering , and
the election of Secretary fixed for the 28 th November . The House Committee will therefore present their report tothe adjourned general meeting on the 14 th ; and the election will take place a fortni ght later . Some conversation followed upon the best
mode of making the vacancy public ; when Bro . Kenyon proposeel , to obviate all difficulty on this score , that advertisements should be inserted in the newspapers at once . This was seconded and opposed . Two divisions were taken , the Chairman and the Honse Committee , with one
exception , voting against Bro . Kenyon ' s motion , which was lost by a majority of three . A vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed b y Bro . Gurney , and seconded b y Bro . f . C . Parkinson , concluded the debate , which was of unexpected liveliness throughout .
Ihe next stage in these animated proceedings will be the adjourned general meeting on Thursday , the 14 th November . 'J'his will commence at 12 ( noon ) to 12 . 30 p . m . or immediatel y after the close of the Special Court , called for the same clay .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
NON-RESIDENT A 1 EAIBERS OF LODGES . Tu the Editor of Tlie Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I was much pleased to notice in your report of the British Union Lodge in The Freemason of the 26 ' th Oct . that the principles of
interesting our outlying members in the prosperity of the Order and its Charities , by lower fees for non-resident members , and the formation of societies to assist the Alasonic Charities , is steadily progressing .
1 will briefly state what has been done in both these respects by my own lodge . The founders of the Aldershot Cam ]) Lodge ( No . 1331 ) , with the view of inducing members who leave the Camp to keep up their interest in
the lodge and Order , determined to fix the subscriptions of brethren removed beyond twenty miles from the station at 7 s . 6 d . per annum ; which sum pays their Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge dues , and leaves a small
balance for other expenses . The result has amply justified their anticipations ; for though the lodge has not been two years in existence , there are twenty-two members who have taken
advantage ol this bye-law , many of whom would probably not have joined other lodges for years . An association in aid of the Alasonic Charities has also been formed , the object of which being to interest all classes of our members in this laudable work , the subscription has heen fixed at
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one shilling per month ; fourteen brethren have already joined , and we confidently look forward to enlisting the great majority of our brethren in the support of our Charities by means of the association . I will bc happy to send a copy of our rules to any lodge about to form a similar association .
In conclusion , I may also state that a portion of every initiation fee , and the collections at our suppers , Ike , are devoted to the Charities . Yours fraternally , C . CARNEIGK , P . M . 6 97 . 13 . 31 , E . C . ; 311 , I . C . ; P . G . Purst Hants .
BRO . R . AV . LITTLE AS SECRETARY OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I thought that , so soon as it was known that Bro . Little was a candidate for the Secretaryship of the R . AI . Inst , for Girls , with every
prospect of success , the brethren who before then thought of applying for the ofiice would thereupon gracefully retire , but I am told it will be otherwise . I think it a pity for candidates to be started who havc no chance whatever of
succeeding , and therefore trust that a selection will be made of eligible and likely brethren who have fair prospects of being chosen , so that we may be spared the annoyance of being " bored to death " by many anxious for the honourable position
about to be vacated by our old and tried friend , I 5 ro . Patten , than whom a better Alason cannot be found . I think myself an eli gible candidate , and can assure t the electors that the position would be a proud one for me to fill , and I would
do my best to fulfil its duties . But what of that ? I know well the brethren would not elect me , though several would vote for me , so I shall not announce myself as a candidate , but support Bro . Little , as A LIKE GOVERNOR .
ROYAL AIASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
To tlie Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , AVill you kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper for the purpose of directing the attention of brethren to the following subject .
As the time is fast approaching forthe Annual Banquet of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , I wish that some more able Brother than myself would lay before the notice of the Committee the present pecuniary condition ofthe annuitants of that Institution , so that the
Committee may see the necessity of doing more for them this year , and not let it go forth to the world again that ( in the words of Earl Perc y at the last Annual Banquet ) £ 2 , 6 per annum is " amply sufficient" for their wants . It might do for the widows , and provide a bare subsistence
for the males , but is quite inadequate for a married couple to live upon and support them in those afflictions which they are all ( single as well as married ) liable to at their age viz : —from sixty to eighty years . They are expected to appear respectable , and attend a place of worship , but
notwithstanding their desire to do so , how is it possible they can provide the necessary clothing out of so small an income r especially in times like the present , when almost every article of food and clothing has increased in price to the extent of co percent . It should also be borne
in mind that they have , in their time , been large contributors to the funds ancl therefore they should surely not be kept in a state of privation , when the Committee have so large an accumulating funds at their command .
Hoping the Committee will take the matter into their serious consideration , and not let it appear that they are indifferent to the necessities of their poorer brethren , but make them an increase sufficient to meet their wants . 1 remain your fraternally , A MASTER MASON . Nov . 4 th 1872 .
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The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
it be said of us hereafter that we wasted more precious time in reference to this committee or to that ; for I foresee every sort of difficulty and evil in delay and every kind of blessing in prompt action . Remember the poor helpless children who are knocking and who will knock at our
doors , and that their admission must greatly depend upon the ability and promptitude with which , the claims of the Institution are advocated by an official representative , who will know when and how to speak comfortably the word in season . ( Hear , hear . ) AVe really do not need
instruction or reports from committees , save of the most simple character , for I am satisfied that plain sense and honesty of purpose will enable us to select aright . Our own hearts tell us that we ought not , dare not , treat this most important office as if it were a bit of patronage to be
jobbed , that it is not a boon to be conferred on any man however deserving , not a refuge for the unfortunate , not an asylum for the old , not a training place for the immature . ( Cheers . ) No , brethren , upon us lies the grave responsibility of acting with singleminded aim for the good of
the Charity , and in filling up this vacant Secretaryship , depend upon it . " If ' twere done , when ' tis done , then ' twere well It were done quickly . " ( Cheers . ) To secure this I beg to propose that this Committee do proceed with the election of
Secretary , on the 28 th November , and if any brother approves of this sufficiently to second it , J shall be much obliged to him , for I have conferred with nobody . And I urge you to vote for thus securing a speedy election , because I believe
it to be expedient and right , and I pray that we may in this matter be granted wise and understanding hearts , that we may discern between good and bad , ancl be guided to a just decision . ( 'Loud cheering . ) Bro . Rosenthal seconded the motion .
Another animated conversation followed . Bro . Binckes , after paying a feeling tribute to the virtues of J 3 ro . Patten , in which he was robustly supported by Bro . Sabine , asked whether it would be quite fair to candidates for the vacant Secretaryship to make the day of the election so early
as the 28 th November . The friends of some brethren had , it was well known , already advocated their claims to the Secretaryship , and announced that they would become candidates . Other brethren who mig ht become candidates now that the vacancy was declared , had scrupulously abstained from avowing their intentions
of canvassing the brethren , out of deference to the wish ofthe House Committee , that no canvassing should take place until the vacancy was reported . Would it be fair , therefore , to place these last at a disadvantage r Bro . Browse ( who was imperfectly heard ) was understood to move as an amendment that
the election should take place on the 12 th December , in place of the 28 th November , as proposed . Bro . Browse ' s proposition having been seconded , Bro . Symonds rose , and expressed an earnest hope that Bro . Parkinson was in error in
supposing that any brother present could have made up his mind , as Bro . Parkinson imagined , as to the claims of possible candidates for the vacant Secretaryship , and explaining that such prejudgment would be in contravention of a law ofthe Committee , which decreed that no
canvassing should take place until after the vacancy was declared , l- ' . ach brother present , liro . Symonds trusted , regarded the matter before them with a perfectly unbiassed mind , and would lit content to wait the report ofthe Sub-Committee upon the testimonials , before committing himself
to any fixed opinion . Bro . Symonds felt persuaded that liro . Parkinson would , on reflection , see that he had been mistaken , and the brethren would agree with him ( Bro . Symonds ) that if any judgment had been passed upon the merits of candidates already , that it was much to be regretted . Jiro . Symonds went on to say that ,
under all the circumstances , he shonld be disposed not to vote for either the original motion or the amendment . He would rather leave the Sub-Coin mittee unfettered . Let them present their report , and then have the election fixed at some later period lo be determined subsequently . He would appeal therefore to Bro . Parkinson to withdraw his motion , and to Bro . Browse to with-
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draw his amendment , with the understanding that no unnecessary delay should take place . ( Hear , hear . ) After some more desultory conversation , in which several speakers took part , and some playful badinage with Bro . Symonds , which
created considerable laughter ( in which Bro . Symonds himself joined heartily , ) J 5 ro . Parkinson said : —In reply to my friend , Bro . Binckes , to whom I owe many Alasonic favours which I am glad to acknowledge , I can say honestl y that I have never thought of this matter from
the candidates ' point ofviewatall . ( Hear . ) I have only considered it in one li ght—of what would be best for the interest of our Charity . Believing as I do , that further delay in filling up this appointment would do our Institution grievous injury , I shall certainly not withdraw my motion ,
but shall press for a division . ( Cheers . ) If I succeed in fixing the clay of the election , I am satisfied I shall have done good ; and if I fail , I shall at least enjoy the priceless satisfaction of feeling I have performed what I felt to be a duty to the Charity , irrespective of every other consideration . ( Hear , hear . )
liro Browse attempted to speak again , but was called to order , it being against the rules of debate to permit the proposer of an amendment to reply . The Committee divided , when Bro . Parkinson ' s motion was carried amid loud cheering , and
the election of Secretary fixed for the 28 th November . The House Committee will therefore present their report tothe adjourned general meeting on the 14 th ; and the election will take place a fortni ght later . Some conversation followed upon the best
mode of making the vacancy public ; when Bro . Kenyon proposeel , to obviate all difficulty on this score , that advertisements should be inserted in the newspapers at once . This was seconded and opposed . Two divisions were taken , the Chairman and the Honse Committee , with one
exception , voting against Bro . Kenyon ' s motion , which was lost by a majority of three . A vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed b y Bro . Gurney , and seconded b y Bro . f . C . Parkinson , concluded the debate , which was of unexpected liveliness throughout .
Ihe next stage in these animated proceedings will be the adjourned general meeting on Thursday , the 14 th November . 'J'his will commence at 12 ( noon ) to 12 . 30 p . m . or immediatel y after the close of the Special Court , called for the same clay .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
NON-RESIDENT A 1 EAIBERS OF LODGES . Tu the Editor of Tlie Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I was much pleased to notice in your report of the British Union Lodge in The Freemason of the 26 ' th Oct . that the principles of
interesting our outlying members in the prosperity of the Order and its Charities , by lower fees for non-resident members , and the formation of societies to assist the Alasonic Charities , is steadily progressing .
1 will briefly state what has been done in both these respects by my own lodge . The founders of the Aldershot Cam ]) Lodge ( No . 1331 ) , with the view of inducing members who leave the Camp to keep up their interest in
the lodge and Order , determined to fix the subscriptions of brethren removed beyond twenty miles from the station at 7 s . 6 d . per annum ; which sum pays their Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge dues , and leaves a small
balance for other expenses . The result has amply justified their anticipations ; for though the lodge has not been two years in existence , there are twenty-two members who have taken
advantage ol this bye-law , many of whom would probably not have joined other lodges for years . An association in aid of the Alasonic Charities has also been formed , the object of which being to interest all classes of our members in this laudable work , the subscription has heen fixed at
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one shilling per month ; fourteen brethren have already joined , and we confidently look forward to enlisting the great majority of our brethren in the support of our Charities by means of the association . I will bc happy to send a copy of our rules to any lodge about to form a similar association .
In conclusion , I may also state that a portion of every initiation fee , and the collections at our suppers , Ike , are devoted to the Charities . Yours fraternally , C . CARNEIGK , P . M . 6 97 . 13 . 31 , E . C . ; 311 , I . C . ; P . G . Purst Hants .
BRO . R . AV . LITTLE AS SECRETARY OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I thought that , so soon as it was known that Bro . Little was a candidate for the Secretaryship of the R . AI . Inst , for Girls , with every
prospect of success , the brethren who before then thought of applying for the ofiice would thereupon gracefully retire , but I am told it will be otherwise . I think it a pity for candidates to be started who havc no chance whatever of
succeeding , and therefore trust that a selection will be made of eligible and likely brethren who have fair prospects of being chosen , so that we may be spared the annoyance of being " bored to death " by many anxious for the honourable position
about to be vacated by our old and tried friend , I 5 ro . Patten , than whom a better Alason cannot be found . I think myself an eli gible candidate , and can assure t the electors that the position would be a proud one for me to fill , and I would
do my best to fulfil its duties . But what of that ? I know well the brethren would not elect me , though several would vote for me , so I shall not announce myself as a candidate , but support Bro . Little , as A LIKE GOVERNOR .
ROYAL AIASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
To tlie Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , AVill you kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper for the purpose of directing the attention of brethren to the following subject .
As the time is fast approaching forthe Annual Banquet of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , I wish that some more able Brother than myself would lay before the notice of the Committee the present pecuniary condition ofthe annuitants of that Institution , so that the
Committee may see the necessity of doing more for them this year , and not let it go forth to the world again that ( in the words of Earl Perc y at the last Annual Banquet ) £ 2 , 6 per annum is " amply sufficient" for their wants . It might do for the widows , and provide a bare subsistence
for the males , but is quite inadequate for a married couple to live upon and support them in those afflictions which they are all ( single as well as married ) liable to at their age viz : —from sixty to eighty years . They are expected to appear respectable , and attend a place of worship , but
notwithstanding their desire to do so , how is it possible they can provide the necessary clothing out of so small an income r especially in times like the present , when almost every article of food and clothing has increased in price to the extent of co percent . It should also be borne
in mind that they have , in their time , been large contributors to the funds ancl therefore they should surely not be kept in a state of privation , when the Committee have so large an accumulating funds at their command .
Hoping the Committee will take the matter into their serious consideration , and not let it appear that they are indifferent to the necessities of their poorer brethren , but make them an increase sufficient to meet their wants . 1 remain your fraternally , A MASTER MASON . Nov . 4 th 1872 .