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Labour And Refreshment.
walk in life ) , certain worthy individuals whose zeal for labour is limited , and whose enjoyment of refreshment is abounding . We do not for a moment deny that in other days , and even at this hour , many of our lodge arrangements , our Masonic working , and our Masonic { esthetics ,
are made to subserve to the imperious requirements of the festive board or culinary considerations . Perhaps there are not a few even amongst us to whom the lodge symposium has much more interest than the lodge work , and for whom all the well-known and cherished accessories of
our ancient and elevated ritual are often tedious and not unfrequently trying . For them the only really happy moment is , when the bustling Ty ler or the energetic Steward proclaims " Dinner is ready , brethren . " But these we venture to believe , constitute the few among the many . In
all societies of men , as in the yvondrous hive , we may find the bees and the drones , yes , and even also the wasps , and to suppose that Freemasonry is perfection , or that Freemasons are impeccable , is to violate every canon of common sense , is to be oblivious altogether of the countless
weaknesses of humanity . But in the next p lace we wish to point out that after all refreshment is a necessary and natural sequence of labour . We must never forget that Freemasonry has its social side , and a very good thing is Masonic sociality , if not of course ,
carried to extremes . Freemasonry , among other moral graces and virtues , fitly recommends moderation , and as Freemasons , we always endeavour to strike the golden mean as betiveen the two extremes , excess and asceticism . We do not suppose that any one really ever can argue seri
ously that under any circumstances the old world theory is tenable , which would condemn us to a total abstinence from the good things of this world , on high religious grounds . Our reli gion is to be shewn in our moderation and self-control , not in utter self-abnegation of all those
things which may be a temptation , a snare , and a danger to us . Othenvise in truth , those old Monastic Orders were right , ( but which proposition few could safely , we think , uphold now ) , which went out of the world altogether , because afraid of its temptations , its enjoyments , and its
excesses . So also that unwise teaching mightbe held to be correct , which would hold up dirt and debasement , the entire absence of washing the person , for instance , to be token of a chastened spirit of true religion . Such a theory might have suited" a darker day of personal superstition
and intellectual suppression , but it cannot , we think , endure the light of this nineteenth century , or coexist with the progress of ri ght reason , common sense , nay true religion in the world . Some of the heroes and heroines of a fictitious code of morals and manners of life and purity ,
are , to our mind , ( dull dogs as we arc ) very dirty and common-place personages indeed , and we never can be led to believe that T . G . A . O . T . U . is honoured in any way , or his kingdom advanced among men , by usages which seem to border on Fetishism , or by observances which
belong to a dormant intellect or a debased humanity . Indeed , it is a mockery on all true relig ion , to term any such excesses of hyper fanaticism anything else but degrading mockeries of glorious truths , of saving words , of a living morality , of
Religion gladdening , ennobling , elevating restoring man . While then , we condemn all excess , we feel bound to uphold that reasonable enjoyment of Masonic sociability which gives a zest to labour , and adds pleasant links to a wide-extending far-encircling friendship . We ourselveshave
found many fast friends , and spent very many pleasant hours in the inner circle of ihis or that good lodge . Time has run on smoothl y or roughly with us all , as the case may be , but many ot us have looked forward to our lodge meeting , month by month , as a gracious renewal of
amicable interest , as a seasonable refresher of ancient sympathies . We meet as brethren , work as brethren , we gather round the social board as brethren , we part as brethren , and when the lodge is over and the gathering has separated
for distant homes or neighbouring abodes , that has been a most unsuccessful and inauspicious assembly , let us believe , in which the ancient bonds of living sympathy have not received encouragement and confirmation . Let
Labour And Refreshment.
us not then be ashamed that in our lodges we still keep up the good old custom of hospitality , the virtues of kindliness , interest , personal regard and individual friendship . One of the greatest
g ifts of T . G . A . O . T . U . to man is Friendship , and may its peaceful and pleasant union ever be maintained and cemented by us as Freemasons , and may geniality , and moderation , ever distinguish the social assemblies of Freemasonry .
Original Correspondence.
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[ VVe do not hold ourselves responsible tor , or even as approving of the opinions expressed by onr correspondents , but we yvish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . —ED . 1
THE SURREY MASONIC CLUB . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — At length there seems to be a prospect that the vicissitudes through which the Surrey Masonic Hall has passed will result in a satisfactory disposal of the building to the purposes for which it has been erected ; and
that , after all , it will become a useful adjunct to the Craft , and a credit and an ornament to the Masonic Order . It is unnecessary to dilate upon the difficulties which havtvsuirounded the undertaking from its inception ; and it would be unwise to too closely criticise the hitherto lukewarmness of the South Metropolitan brethren
generally , and the action of the directors of the late company , wliich together have impeded the progress of the work . Suffice it to say that the entire building is now in the hands , and under the control , of one or more persons thoroughly interesteel in all that concerns the good of Freemasonry , and that he or they intend to afford to all members of the Order at least the opportunity of proving
that they are ready to practically evidence that unity of purpose yvhich so many of them have professed . As a first step to this desideratum , the Surrey Masonic Club has been started under excellent auspices , and will commence business on the ist of December next . I hope you yvill give mc space to enlarge on the faciVities afforded by the building itself for the successful carrying
on of such an undertaking , and on the reasons why it should have unqualified support from the numerous brethren connected with the important district having the Surrey Masonic Hall for its centre . And first , as to the building . It is situated in a main road from Westminster Bridge southward , close to the Camberwell Station of a railway connecting Victoria with
the heart of the city , from either of yvhicti places it is but a quarter of an hour ' s journey . It possesses a spacious and comforiable Temple , fitted with all the necessary lodge furniture and accessories for the perfect yvorking o our ceremonies , together yvith ante-rooms and a large dining-room contiguous theieto . There are also rooms to be set apart for the use of the club , as reading-room ,
smoke-room , and billiard-ioom , with all proper offices , and cellars for storage of wines and provisions * , and , though last not least , tbe large hall itself , capable of accommodating comfortably 800 persons , and which , it is to be hoped , yvill speedily be required for Masonic purposes only , and not , ( to quote lhe " Sphinx" ) for " mendici , mimce , balairones , hoc genus omne . " So much for the
exctUuvt accommodation which can be afforded , as well for direct Masonic uses as for those of the new club . * Reasons why the Surrey Masonic Club should be thoroughly supported areas " plentiful as blackberries , " but I tear to risk your refusil of spaee by attempting to stale ttiem in extenso . Let me name a few of the principal , leaving my readers to supply others according to
their individual opiniuns . Freemasons only will be admitted as members , and , consideration being given to their payments as subscribers to their several lodges , the club subscription has been fixed at only half-a-guinea per annum . From and after the ist of January next a joining fee of half-a-guinea will be require . i from each neyv member , but trior to that date
all who may be aceepted on proposition and ballot will be admitted without joining fee . The club will be proprietary , and no member will have monetary responsibility beyond the amount of his subscription . For this subscription the use of reading-room , supplied with leading newspapers , reviews , magazine .-, , and periodicals , together with a fiistclass circulating library , smoke-ioom , billiard-room , and
general conveniences , will be at the daily service of each member , from eleven o'clock in thc torenoon until nearly iiiilnigbt . Arrangements will be made for the supply of refreshments under regulations carefully framed to secure a proper use , and prevent the abuse , of those necessaries to --oeUI enj lymenl ; and the whole conduct of the club will be under lhe control of a general cumniutec , selected
annually from among tlie members , and for whose actions in relation thereto the proprietary will accept all responsibility . With such advantages as ave above staled may not the promoters of this club fairly expect that they will have the support of many hundreds of their brethren , and by means of their aggregate subscriptions enable the piopiictor , or proprietois , of the Surrey Masonic HaU lo devote
the entire building to the sole use of the Craft ; yvhilst the income from other indirect sources might well maintain the club itself ? I look upon this opportunity for securing the hall as a place for Masonic purposes only as the chief reason for thc united efforts of the South Metropolitan brethren . Another important reason is that by the congregating of the members of numerous lodges in the gcneial society of the club , the grand principles of our Order will be promoted to an extent beyond the power ol
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each individual section of the Craft . And , again , thc oft reiterated de-ire to separate our lodge meetings from the bantful influence of the ordinary tavern will bi consummated . These are but a feyv of the many arguments which might be adduced in favour of the project , and these for the present must suffice . Now far a practical reply from the brethren themselves ! The club is formed by fifty members , from amongst whom
fifteen yvell-known Masons have been selected for general management during the ensuing year . It will open on tbe rst of December next , and up to the ist of January , 18 78 , candidates may be admitted without joining fee . If by the latter date there are not at least 300 members enrolled , I , for self and many others , say , that all the talk of thc past few years as to the necessity for the hall , and the suppoit which should be given " when it leas erected , " is but as
"A tale Told by an idiot , full of sound and fury , Signifying nothing I " I am , ucar Sir and Brother , yours very truly and fraternally , Clapham , Nov . 10 th , 1877 . P . M ., P . Z .
THIRD CLASS BY ALL TRAINS . To the Mtitor of the "' Freemason .. " Dear Sir and Brother , — In August last you kindly inserted a letter from me on this subject , and in a foot note stated you quite approved of the proposal . You will be pleased to see that the suggestion has been taken up by the right man in the right place , viz ., the Mayor of Derby , yvho has written the following letter to one of the London papers .
Mn . ALI . POKT . To the Editor of the Standard Sir , —I think it will be conceded that , if cheap and rapid locomotion be a boon to the people , a deep debt of public giatitude is due to Mr . James Allport , the general manager of the Midland Railway . This gentleman has , throughout a long and exceptionally active life ( devoted to
railway organisation and direction ) , upheld , unflinchingly and ungrudgingly , the interests of the poorer sort of travellers . It is owing to him that third class coaches attached to all trains , so that the advantages to be obtained by fast trains at low fares , were placed within the reach of that considerable section of the community yvhich was too much neglected in the infancy of railway
legislation . In making known to you the fact that the nucleus of a committee ( entirely unconnected with the Midland Railway ) is now forming at Derby—the centre of the Midland system—for the purpose of enabling the admirers of Mr . Allport to co nbine in presenting him with a testimonial yvhich , if raised by small individual subscriptions , shall be
in every yvay a general recognition of his public spirited policy , I venture to ask your invaluable aid . If the Lord Mayor could be prevailed upon to lend his poyve rful assistance to the fulfilmert of this object , his lordship ' s example yvould , doubtless , be followed by provincial mayors through out the kingdom . Your very faithful servant ,
WM . HIGGINIIOTTOM , Mayor of Derby . Town-hall , Derby , November 3 rd , As the proposer of the testimonial I must thank you fot allowing me to bring the same before the public through the medium of the Freemason . Yours fraternally , GHATI-TCDE .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION V . PRECEPTORS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I should like to be informed h y you , and by somis old Preceptors and P . M . ' s , of the precise position of a Preceptor in a lodge of Instruction . 1 . Is he anything more than thc instructor and the
adviser as regitds the rituals " ' . 2 . Has he a right to make bye-laws of his own ? 3 . Can hc prevent any member bringing propositions before the members , provided they have no connexion with the ritual ? 4 . Can hc alter rituals on the pretence that they are out
of dat ? and 3 . If he is an honorary member , has he the right of voting on matters not connected yvith rituals , and if hc has that right , is it decent or prudent for him to exercise such a right . Yours fraternally , G . M .
PAST GRAND PURSUIVANTS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I still differ Irom you regarding the past rank of Provincial Grand Pursuivants . t take from your quotation from the Constitutions , " The Grand Wardens and subordinate Provincial Grand Officers * * * shall possess
within their district the rank and privileg . s of Grand Cfficers . " That is to say that a Provincial Grand Warden shall possess the rank and privileges of a Grand Warden , and a Provincial Grand Pursuivant those of a Grand Pursuivant . Now it is not one of the privileges of a Grand Pursuivant to be entitled to past rank , ergo it
cannot be one of the privileges of a Provincial Grand Pursuivant . If the Constitutions are open to different interpretations of ihis matter , surely the best way of deeiding the question will be to refer it to the Grand Secretary . Yours fraternally , A . T .
MANCHESTER . —For the information of the fraternity in Manchester , the publisher begs to state that the Fretmason may now be obtained at 47 , Bridge-st ., Manchester , on Friday evening at 7 o'clock .
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Labour And Refreshment.
walk in life ) , certain worthy individuals whose zeal for labour is limited , and whose enjoyment of refreshment is abounding . We do not for a moment deny that in other days , and even at this hour , many of our lodge arrangements , our Masonic working , and our Masonic { esthetics ,
are made to subserve to the imperious requirements of the festive board or culinary considerations . Perhaps there are not a few even amongst us to whom the lodge symposium has much more interest than the lodge work , and for whom all the well-known and cherished accessories of
our ancient and elevated ritual are often tedious and not unfrequently trying . For them the only really happy moment is , when the bustling Ty ler or the energetic Steward proclaims " Dinner is ready , brethren . " But these we venture to believe , constitute the few among the many . In
all societies of men , as in the yvondrous hive , we may find the bees and the drones , yes , and even also the wasps , and to suppose that Freemasonry is perfection , or that Freemasons are impeccable , is to violate every canon of common sense , is to be oblivious altogether of the countless
weaknesses of humanity . But in the next p lace we wish to point out that after all refreshment is a necessary and natural sequence of labour . We must never forget that Freemasonry has its social side , and a very good thing is Masonic sociality , if not of course ,
carried to extremes . Freemasonry , among other moral graces and virtues , fitly recommends moderation , and as Freemasons , we always endeavour to strike the golden mean as betiveen the two extremes , excess and asceticism . We do not suppose that any one really ever can argue seri
ously that under any circumstances the old world theory is tenable , which would condemn us to a total abstinence from the good things of this world , on high religious grounds . Our reli gion is to be shewn in our moderation and self-control , not in utter self-abnegation of all those
things which may be a temptation , a snare , and a danger to us . Othenvise in truth , those old Monastic Orders were right , ( but which proposition few could safely , we think , uphold now ) , which went out of the world altogether , because afraid of its temptations , its enjoyments , and its
excesses . So also that unwise teaching mightbe held to be correct , which would hold up dirt and debasement , the entire absence of washing the person , for instance , to be token of a chastened spirit of true religion . Such a theory might have suited" a darker day of personal superstition
and intellectual suppression , but it cannot , we think , endure the light of this nineteenth century , or coexist with the progress of ri ght reason , common sense , nay true religion in the world . Some of the heroes and heroines of a fictitious code of morals and manners of life and purity ,
are , to our mind , ( dull dogs as we arc ) very dirty and common-place personages indeed , and we never can be led to believe that T . G . A . O . T . U . is honoured in any way , or his kingdom advanced among men , by usages which seem to border on Fetishism , or by observances which
belong to a dormant intellect or a debased humanity . Indeed , it is a mockery on all true relig ion , to term any such excesses of hyper fanaticism anything else but degrading mockeries of glorious truths , of saving words , of a living morality , of
Religion gladdening , ennobling , elevating restoring man . While then , we condemn all excess , we feel bound to uphold that reasonable enjoyment of Masonic sociability which gives a zest to labour , and adds pleasant links to a wide-extending far-encircling friendship . We ourselveshave
found many fast friends , and spent very many pleasant hours in the inner circle of ihis or that good lodge . Time has run on smoothl y or roughly with us all , as the case may be , but many ot us have looked forward to our lodge meeting , month by month , as a gracious renewal of
amicable interest , as a seasonable refresher of ancient sympathies . We meet as brethren , work as brethren , we gather round the social board as brethren , we part as brethren , and when the lodge is over and the gathering has separated
for distant homes or neighbouring abodes , that has been a most unsuccessful and inauspicious assembly , let us believe , in which the ancient bonds of living sympathy have not received encouragement and confirmation . Let
Labour And Refreshment.
us not then be ashamed that in our lodges we still keep up the good old custom of hospitality , the virtues of kindliness , interest , personal regard and individual friendship . One of the greatest
g ifts of T . G . A . O . T . U . to man is Friendship , and may its peaceful and pleasant union ever be maintained and cemented by us as Freemasons , and may geniality , and moderation , ever distinguish the social assemblies of Freemasonry .
Original Correspondence.
© riflhutl € oxx £$$ o \\ omct
[ VVe do not hold ourselves responsible tor , or even as approving of the opinions expressed by onr correspondents , but we yvish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . —ED . 1
THE SURREY MASONIC CLUB . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — At length there seems to be a prospect that the vicissitudes through which the Surrey Masonic Hall has passed will result in a satisfactory disposal of the building to the purposes for which it has been erected ; and
that , after all , it will become a useful adjunct to the Craft , and a credit and an ornament to the Masonic Order . It is unnecessary to dilate upon the difficulties which havtvsuirounded the undertaking from its inception ; and it would be unwise to too closely criticise the hitherto lukewarmness of the South Metropolitan brethren
generally , and the action of the directors of the late company , wliich together have impeded the progress of the work . Suffice it to say that the entire building is now in the hands , and under the control , of one or more persons thoroughly interesteel in all that concerns the good of Freemasonry , and that he or they intend to afford to all members of the Order at least the opportunity of proving
that they are ready to practically evidence that unity of purpose yvhich so many of them have professed . As a first step to this desideratum , the Surrey Masonic Club has been started under excellent auspices , and will commence business on the ist of December next . I hope you yvill give mc space to enlarge on the faciVities afforded by the building itself for the successful carrying
on of such an undertaking , and on the reasons why it should have unqualified support from the numerous brethren connected with the important district having the Surrey Masonic Hall for its centre . And first , as to the building . It is situated in a main road from Westminster Bridge southward , close to the Camberwell Station of a railway connecting Victoria with
the heart of the city , from either of yvhicti places it is but a quarter of an hour ' s journey . It possesses a spacious and comforiable Temple , fitted with all the necessary lodge furniture and accessories for the perfect yvorking o our ceremonies , together yvith ante-rooms and a large dining-room contiguous theieto . There are also rooms to be set apart for the use of the club , as reading-room ,
smoke-room , and billiard-ioom , with all proper offices , and cellars for storage of wines and provisions * , and , though last not least , tbe large hall itself , capable of accommodating comfortably 800 persons , and which , it is to be hoped , yvill speedily be required for Masonic purposes only , and not , ( to quote lhe " Sphinx" ) for " mendici , mimce , balairones , hoc genus omne . " So much for the
exctUuvt accommodation which can be afforded , as well for direct Masonic uses as for those of the new club . * Reasons why the Surrey Masonic Club should be thoroughly supported areas " plentiful as blackberries , " but I tear to risk your refusil of spaee by attempting to stale ttiem in extenso . Let me name a few of the principal , leaving my readers to supply others according to
their individual opiniuns . Freemasons only will be admitted as members , and , consideration being given to their payments as subscribers to their several lodges , the club subscription has been fixed at only half-a-guinea per annum . From and after the ist of January next a joining fee of half-a-guinea will be require . i from each neyv member , but trior to that date
all who may be aceepted on proposition and ballot will be admitted without joining fee . The club will be proprietary , and no member will have monetary responsibility beyond the amount of his subscription . For this subscription the use of reading-room , supplied with leading newspapers , reviews , magazine .-, , and periodicals , together with a fiistclass circulating library , smoke-ioom , billiard-room , and
general conveniences , will be at the daily service of each member , from eleven o'clock in thc torenoon until nearly iiiilnigbt . Arrangements will be made for the supply of refreshments under regulations carefully framed to secure a proper use , and prevent the abuse , of those necessaries to --oeUI enj lymenl ; and the whole conduct of the club will be under lhe control of a general cumniutec , selected
annually from among tlie members , and for whose actions in relation thereto the proprietary will accept all responsibility . With such advantages as ave above staled may not the promoters of this club fairly expect that they will have the support of many hundreds of their brethren , and by means of their aggregate subscriptions enable the piopiictor , or proprietois , of the Surrey Masonic HaU lo devote
the entire building to the sole use of the Craft ; yvhilst the income from other indirect sources might well maintain the club itself ? I look upon this opportunity for securing the hall as a place for Masonic purposes only as the chief reason for thc united efforts of the South Metropolitan brethren . Another important reason is that by the congregating of the members of numerous lodges in the gcneial society of the club , the grand principles of our Order will be promoted to an extent beyond the power ol
Original Correspondence.
each individual section of the Craft . And , again , thc oft reiterated de-ire to separate our lodge meetings from the bantful influence of the ordinary tavern will bi consummated . These are but a feyv of the many arguments which might be adduced in favour of the project , and these for the present must suffice . Now far a practical reply from the brethren themselves ! The club is formed by fifty members , from amongst whom
fifteen yvell-known Masons have been selected for general management during the ensuing year . It will open on tbe rst of December next , and up to the ist of January , 18 78 , candidates may be admitted without joining fee . If by the latter date there are not at least 300 members enrolled , I , for self and many others , say , that all the talk of thc past few years as to the necessity for the hall , and the suppoit which should be given " when it leas erected , " is but as
"A tale Told by an idiot , full of sound and fury , Signifying nothing I " I am , ucar Sir and Brother , yours very truly and fraternally , Clapham , Nov . 10 th , 1877 . P . M ., P . Z .
THIRD CLASS BY ALL TRAINS . To the Mtitor of the "' Freemason .. " Dear Sir and Brother , — In August last you kindly inserted a letter from me on this subject , and in a foot note stated you quite approved of the proposal . You will be pleased to see that the suggestion has been taken up by the right man in the right place , viz ., the Mayor of Derby , yvho has written the following letter to one of the London papers .
Mn . ALI . POKT . To the Editor of the Standard Sir , —I think it will be conceded that , if cheap and rapid locomotion be a boon to the people , a deep debt of public giatitude is due to Mr . James Allport , the general manager of the Midland Railway . This gentleman has , throughout a long and exceptionally active life ( devoted to
railway organisation and direction ) , upheld , unflinchingly and ungrudgingly , the interests of the poorer sort of travellers . It is owing to him that third class coaches attached to all trains , so that the advantages to be obtained by fast trains at low fares , were placed within the reach of that considerable section of the community yvhich was too much neglected in the infancy of railway
legislation . In making known to you the fact that the nucleus of a committee ( entirely unconnected with the Midland Railway ) is now forming at Derby—the centre of the Midland system—for the purpose of enabling the admirers of Mr . Allport to co nbine in presenting him with a testimonial yvhich , if raised by small individual subscriptions , shall be
in every yvay a general recognition of his public spirited policy , I venture to ask your invaluable aid . If the Lord Mayor could be prevailed upon to lend his poyve rful assistance to the fulfilmert of this object , his lordship ' s example yvould , doubtless , be followed by provincial mayors through out the kingdom . Your very faithful servant ,
WM . HIGGINIIOTTOM , Mayor of Derby . Town-hall , Derby , November 3 rd , As the proposer of the testimonial I must thank you fot allowing me to bring the same before the public through the medium of the Freemason . Yours fraternally , GHATI-TCDE .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION V . PRECEPTORS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I should like to be informed h y you , and by somis old Preceptors and P . M . ' s , of the precise position of a Preceptor in a lodge of Instruction . 1 . Is he anything more than thc instructor and the
adviser as regitds the rituals " ' . 2 . Has he a right to make bye-laws of his own ? 3 . Can hc prevent any member bringing propositions before the members , provided they have no connexion with the ritual ? 4 . Can hc alter rituals on the pretence that they are out
of dat ? and 3 . If he is an honorary member , has he the right of voting on matters not connected yvith rituals , and if hc has that right , is it decent or prudent for him to exercise such a right . Yours fraternally , G . M .
PAST GRAND PURSUIVANTS . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I still differ Irom you regarding the past rank of Provincial Grand Pursuivants . t take from your quotation from the Constitutions , " The Grand Wardens and subordinate Provincial Grand Officers * * * shall possess
within their district the rank and privileg . s of Grand Cfficers . " That is to say that a Provincial Grand Warden shall possess the rank and privileges of a Grand Warden , and a Provincial Grand Pursuivant those of a Grand Pursuivant . Now it is not one of the privileges of a Grand Pursuivant to be entitled to past rank , ergo it
cannot be one of the privileges of a Provincial Grand Pursuivant . If the Constitutions are open to different interpretations of ihis matter , surely the best way of deeiding the question will be to refer it to the Grand Secretary . Yours fraternally , A . T .
MANCHESTER . —For the information of the fraternity in Manchester , the publisher begs to state that the Fretmason may now be obtained at 47 , Bridge-st ., Manchester , on Friday evening at 7 o'clock .