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Original Correspondence.
With Bro . Wilkins I hope that an order will be issued defining the several uniforms I have suggested being worn , and giving authority for the same . Yours very fraternally , AN OLD P . M .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Allow mc to ask a question for the information of country brethren , who may be desirous of being present it the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales as M . W . Grand Master . Is it imperative that evening dress coats must be worn , or can brethren appear in frock coats . Your information on this subject will greatly oblige many of the brethren , and enable them to provide accordingly . An answer in this week ' s issue of the Freemason will
oblige . . I am dear sir and brother , yours fraternally and faith fuUVl A . P . M ., P . Z ., etc . Sheerness-on-sca , March 17 th , 1875 .
THE STATUS OF PAST MASTERS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I would venture to suggest to " An Old P . M ., One & c , " that he would be rendering a service to Freemasonry by getting the subject of the Status of Past Masters definitely settled by a reference to Grand Lodge through the
Board of General Purposes . It is , as I have already endeavoured to show , the silence of the Book of Constitutions on the question that has given rise to the present discussion . We are told in that book only so much : first , that subscription as a member of any lodge is sufficient to preserve rank and privileges as a Past Master •, and next , that a brother who has for twelve months ceased to
subscribe to any lodge , loses those privileges , and cannot regain them until again installed Master . From this law I infer : — / ist . —That a Past Master in possession of his privileges has a right on joining any lodge as a Past Master with ' rank from date of Mastership , or at any rate of joining the lodge ;
and—2 nd . —That a brother who had forfeited those privileges would have , whether rejoining his old lodge or entering a new one , to take his seat as an ordinary Master Mason only ; and further that he would on regaining his privileges , rank in his lodge below all those who had passed the chair during the time that his privileges had been in abeyance .
Referring to the first of these points , I believe that it is sometimes contended that a brother has no right , whatever be his position in the Craft , to rank as a Past Master in a lodge in which he has not passed the chair . This view is , I venture to think , wholly opposed to the law
which preserves to him everywhere his rank and privileges so long as he subscribes to any lodge . In the second case the loss of rank is simply the consequence ( and , as it seems to me , a fair one ) of his " demission . " I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , BUSY BEE .
THE RIGHT OF VISITING LODGES . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — It is one of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry that every brother who is not suspended or expelled has an unquestionable right to visit any lodge he pleases , provided he complies with certain rules , which fact
I should have thought most Masons were acquainted with . I cannot explain ( nor would you permit me to do so in your paper ) the proper method of claiming this privilege , but your correspondent , W . J I . Adye , appears to have been at fault , and , if so , was very properly rejected by the W . M . ot the Domatic Lodge . If he is really a Mason , and is desirous of learning the correct method of presenting
himself for admission into a strange lodge , he can gain that information at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement any Friday evening . When I first went there I was unknown to anyone present , yet I found no difficulty whatever in gaining admission , and your correspondent may do the same if he only knows how to go about it . If I presented myself in the same manner at the Domatic or any other lodge , and was refused admission , I would summon the
W . M . and his Wardens before the Board of General Purposes , where I feel sure they would be severely dealt with . The Book of Constitutions is perfectly clear on the subject , notwithstanding " Busy Bee ' s" opinion to the contrary . I would recommend him also to seek information from the rulers of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . Yours fraternally , D . A .
THE PUBLIC HOUSE QUESTION . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Every Mason who has the interest of the Craft at heart must be exceedingly obliged to you for the impartial manner in which you have reviewed this great and important subject , clearly demonstrating that it is to
the interest and welfare of the whole fraternity that the columns of your valuable paper are devoted . _ It is mainly against the practice pursued in lodges of instruction that induces me to address you . They ( lodges of instruction ) are , you must admit , most valuable auxilliaries to Freemasony , for by their aid we become in a comparatively short time , acquainted with the sublime
teaching of our Order , and the mode of working generally , and are thereby the better enabled to perform the important duties that may at any time devolve upon us . I therefore think a decorous and reverential mien is absolutel y necessary in the due performance of the rites and ceremonies so dear to the hearts of every true and faithful brother amongst us . Then let us not rest until we have done all in our power to preserve in its entirety the
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spirit of the lessons inculcated , and also arrive at the best means of conveying with all their force and meaning the moral truths of our art . There are several alterations which , if happily effected would tend materially to raise our institution in the eyes of the brethren ( especially the newly-initiated ) and the world at large . First discontinue our connection with the
public houses ; second , let drinking and smoking have a time and place assigned , and not be introduced during the performance of our Masonic rites . Although it is" most desirable that Masonic Halls should be built , yet I do not think it is necessary or advisable to remain where we are until that happy time shall have arrived , but at once secede from our present objectionable connection . Are
there not suitable rooms to be obtained in almost every street in London , where the brother in search of Masonic knowledge , may have our mysteries expounded without being compelled as at present ( see places of meeting at the end of this paper ) to frequent such places as are objectionable to him . I have not the slig htest doubt the number of worthy brethren would considerably increase were the foregoing
suggestions carried into effect . To suppose for one moment that our severance from public houses , or the discontinuance of smoking and drinking during "labour , " would cause our meetings to be less frequently attended , or endanger the stability of the Craft , would but be stating that the three principal supports arc anything but wisdom , strength , and-beauty . Yours fraternally , J- W . HARPER .
ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 ) . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — In trying to get out of the difficulty , " M . M . " has put his foot into it . The resolution of the lodge , to which I referred in my last , stated that Bro . Wigginton was the " Founder . " The part I wished to correct in the
report of the installation meeting , was just this—and this is the very part that " M . M . " gives repetition and prominence to in this letter . Bro . Younghusband was quite right in stating that , as consecrating officer , he was the first occupant of the chair , and no reasonable man could
find fault with this expression . But I must again inform " M . M . " that the " Founder " of the lodge was the brother above-named ( as also its first W . M . ) , and of the knowledge of this fact , I wish him joy . Let " M . M . " stick close to the centre , and he will seldom be misled . Yours , very fraternally , A P . M .
AN ALBERT EDWARD COMMEMORATION MEDAL . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , Referring to your able leader of the 6 th inst ., touching the above subject , I am of opinion that you fully expressed the sentiments and wishes of every brother .
Grand Lodge would complete this event 111 its entirety if they would authorise a uniform jewel to be worn by every member of the Cralt who chose to do so , in commemoration of so great a day in the annals of Freemasonry . There should be no exception made ; in an instance like this do not let brethren be made envious of each other , because chance and grade may exclude them partaking the honour of
being present as Steward , but let every brother be allowed to show the thorough affection and loyalty he bears to our Royal brother . As you rightly observed , if it is managed in a business manner , our charities ought to considerably benefit by it also , and I hope your article may yet receive the consideration of Grand Lodge . Coming from you the
question would be more delicate , perhaps , than coming from some other brother of Grand Lodge , who , I hope will press the matter upon their notice , but for so far expressing my sentiments in the matter , great thanks arc due to you , and I trust your suggestions will not be thrown away . Yours fraternally , A . H . E .
MR . BRADLAUGH AND FREEMASONRY . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I am astonished at the contents of the Freimason , to-day , respecting the visit of Mr . Bradlaugh at New York and Boston , for if it be true that he is a member of an irregular lodge , meeting in London , our American brethren
have unwittingly received into their fellowship a gentleman whose Masonic position is unrecognised in this country , or in any country whose Grand Lodge is in harmony with the Grand Lodge of England . I trust that your correspondents will not fail to investigate the matter , and I feel certain that if my friend , Bro . Buchan , " puts his hand to the plough , " he is not likely to rest until the matter is settled .
If Mr . Bradlaugh is a regular Mason , let it be known , and if a deist , he shall have our best wishes as brethren ; but if an atheist , and an irregular Mason , let it also be known that the fraternity may be warned , and our American friends prevented from again doing what they will regret as much as we do , should the latter supposition be proved correct . Yours fraternally , REVIHESCO . Masonic Watch Tower , 13 th March , 1875 .
We have received the following memorandum , professedly from Mr . Bradlaugh : — " Memorandum . —From Mr . Charles Bradlaugh , The National Reformer , 29 , Turner-street , Commercial-road , London , E . "To the Editor of the Freemason . March 16 , 1875 . "Charles Bradlaugh , born 26 th September , 1833 , was made in the Logc des Philadelphes , on the 9 th March , 1859 , was received in the Loge dc la Perseverante Amitie '
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Grand Orient of France , nth March , 1862 , and was an avowed atheist prior to the first date . " Charles Bradlaugh also joined the Tottenham Hi gh Cross Lodge , after a discussion on his anti-theological opinions , and he received his regular certificate from the Grand Lodge , which certificate he returned to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England last September , cancelled , in consequence of the accession of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . The lodge at Tottenham , changing its locale , Mr . Bradlaugh only subscribed one year . "
A CORRECTION . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I beg to state my information was incorrect . Bro . Constable did apply to Grand Lodge for a grant of £ 100 , for the endowment of the Freemasons' life-boat . It
was not carried . The last part of my letter in your edition of last week ought to read 1000 lodges and chapters , would produce £ 130 , not £ 100 as is placed . Yours fraternally , SOLOMON DAVIES , Lodge Faith , No . 141 .
The Masonic Schools.
THE MASONIC SCHOOLS .
A special Court of the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held on Monday at Freemasons ' Hall . The chair was taken by Bro . Major Creaton , Vice-Patron , and among the brethren present were Bros . A . H . Tattcrshall , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , Raynham W . Stewart ,
Hyde Pullen , J . C . Parkinson , Dr . Ramsay , John Symonds , H . Moore , Griffiths Smith , Spencer Stanhope , C . F . Hogard , H . A . Dubois , W . F . C . Moutrie , John Boyd , Thomas Cubitt , Jesse Turner , and Little and Binckes , Secretaries of the two schools . The meeting was called for the purpose of making alterations in the laws of the Institutions , particularly
with regard to extra privileges to be granted to the Stewards of the annual festivals ; but there were also other matters before the court as well . Bro . J . Symonds stated the extra privileges which it was proposed to give to Stewards of festivals , and said that his proposition for giving additional votes had been submitted to a joint committee of the two schools and the
result was the recommendations which were embodied in his motion that day . For the purpose of carrying this into effect it would be necessary to erase the second clause of law 13 and the whole of clause 15 , which he proposed . Bro . Hyde Pullen seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously . Bro . J . Symonds then
proposed" lo consider the following laws under the heading "Privileges of Stewards" ( to be inserted after law 24 ) , second clause of law 13 being re-enacted—viz ., every Steward making a donation , at an anniversary festival , if not less than ten guineas , shall be entitled to additional votes at each election of ' as follows : for the first Stewardship , one additional vote ; for each subsequent
Stewardship , with a similar donation , two additional votes ; with the following new law : Every Steward , at the anniversary festival , who shall procure donations or subscriptions to the extent of not less than fifty guineas , in addition to his personal donation , and shall collect and pay over the amount to thefunds of the institution , shall receive one additional vote at each election of j ? and a further extra
vote for every additional sum of not less than fifty guineas so collected and paid over . " He explained that it was right to make some recognition of the eminent services some brethren performed on behalf of the institution . Some brethren undertook the Stewardship , and acted as Stewards , but took no further trouble about it . Others , on the contrary , took a great deal of
trouble , and collected large sums of money for the institution , and in doing so also incurred great expense . It was proposed that some return should be made to the brethren who took so much trouble to collect the money ; but it was not intended the extra vote should be given to the Steward until the money on his list was all paid . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , wished to know whether
commission would be paid to the collectors on these sums ; because this was a serious question , and the institution would be paying twice over . The chairman said it had been decided that commission should be paid in the Girls' School , but not in the Boys ' Bro . J . Symonds added that the question of the collectors ' emolument was one which had been before the General
Committee from time to time , and must be altered . It had always been his opinion that the collectors should receive something , although only small , where these Stewards lists were paid over to them . The collectors in some cases had to call for individual guineas several times , the subscribers being out when they called , and the money was paid afterwards at the office . In that case they received very little .
Bro . Bmckes opposed the payment of commission on the sums collected from the country . The provincial brethren objected very much to it . The question had been settled , and he hoped it would not be re-opened , the collector for the Boys' School had £ 10 a year given him for those cases where he called on brethren for subscriptions , which were afterwards paid at the office . The motion did not affect the collector at all .
Bro . Parkinson asked whether the words , " and shall collect and pay over the amount to the funds of the Institution , " did not affect the collectors at all . On this some discussion arose , when Bro . Parkinson proposed , and Dr . Ramsey seconded , the omission of these
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With Bro . Wilkins I hope that an order will be issued defining the several uniforms I have suggested being worn , and giving authority for the same . Yours very fraternally , AN OLD P . M .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Allow mc to ask a question for the information of country brethren , who may be desirous of being present it the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales as M . W . Grand Master . Is it imperative that evening dress coats must be worn , or can brethren appear in frock coats . Your information on this subject will greatly oblige many of the brethren , and enable them to provide accordingly . An answer in this week ' s issue of the Freemason will
oblige . . I am dear sir and brother , yours fraternally and faith fuUVl A . P . M ., P . Z ., etc . Sheerness-on-sca , March 17 th , 1875 .
THE STATUS OF PAST MASTERS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I would venture to suggest to " An Old P . M ., One & c , " that he would be rendering a service to Freemasonry by getting the subject of the Status of Past Masters definitely settled by a reference to Grand Lodge through the
Board of General Purposes . It is , as I have already endeavoured to show , the silence of the Book of Constitutions on the question that has given rise to the present discussion . We are told in that book only so much : first , that subscription as a member of any lodge is sufficient to preserve rank and privileges as a Past Master •, and next , that a brother who has for twelve months ceased to
subscribe to any lodge , loses those privileges , and cannot regain them until again installed Master . From this law I infer : — / ist . —That a Past Master in possession of his privileges has a right on joining any lodge as a Past Master with ' rank from date of Mastership , or at any rate of joining the lodge ;
and—2 nd . —That a brother who had forfeited those privileges would have , whether rejoining his old lodge or entering a new one , to take his seat as an ordinary Master Mason only ; and further that he would on regaining his privileges , rank in his lodge below all those who had passed the chair during the time that his privileges had been in abeyance .
Referring to the first of these points , I believe that it is sometimes contended that a brother has no right , whatever be his position in the Craft , to rank as a Past Master in a lodge in which he has not passed the chair . This view is , I venture to think , wholly opposed to the law
which preserves to him everywhere his rank and privileges so long as he subscribes to any lodge . In the second case the loss of rank is simply the consequence ( and , as it seems to me , a fair one ) of his " demission . " I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally , BUSY BEE .
THE RIGHT OF VISITING LODGES . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — It is one of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry that every brother who is not suspended or expelled has an unquestionable right to visit any lodge he pleases , provided he complies with certain rules , which fact
I should have thought most Masons were acquainted with . I cannot explain ( nor would you permit me to do so in your paper ) the proper method of claiming this privilege , but your correspondent , W . J I . Adye , appears to have been at fault , and , if so , was very properly rejected by the W . M . ot the Domatic Lodge . If he is really a Mason , and is desirous of learning the correct method of presenting
himself for admission into a strange lodge , he can gain that information at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement any Friday evening . When I first went there I was unknown to anyone present , yet I found no difficulty whatever in gaining admission , and your correspondent may do the same if he only knows how to go about it . If I presented myself in the same manner at the Domatic or any other lodge , and was refused admission , I would summon the
W . M . and his Wardens before the Board of General Purposes , where I feel sure they would be severely dealt with . The Book of Constitutions is perfectly clear on the subject , notwithstanding " Busy Bee ' s" opinion to the contrary . I would recommend him also to seek information from the rulers of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . Yours fraternally , D . A .
THE PUBLIC HOUSE QUESTION . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Every Mason who has the interest of the Craft at heart must be exceedingly obliged to you for the impartial manner in which you have reviewed this great and important subject , clearly demonstrating that it is to
the interest and welfare of the whole fraternity that the columns of your valuable paper are devoted . _ It is mainly against the practice pursued in lodges of instruction that induces me to address you . They ( lodges of instruction ) are , you must admit , most valuable auxilliaries to Freemasony , for by their aid we become in a comparatively short time , acquainted with the sublime
teaching of our Order , and the mode of working generally , and are thereby the better enabled to perform the important duties that may at any time devolve upon us . I therefore think a decorous and reverential mien is absolutel y necessary in the due performance of the rites and ceremonies so dear to the hearts of every true and faithful brother amongst us . Then let us not rest until we have done all in our power to preserve in its entirety the
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spirit of the lessons inculcated , and also arrive at the best means of conveying with all their force and meaning the moral truths of our art . There are several alterations which , if happily effected would tend materially to raise our institution in the eyes of the brethren ( especially the newly-initiated ) and the world at large . First discontinue our connection with the
public houses ; second , let drinking and smoking have a time and place assigned , and not be introduced during the performance of our Masonic rites . Although it is" most desirable that Masonic Halls should be built , yet I do not think it is necessary or advisable to remain where we are until that happy time shall have arrived , but at once secede from our present objectionable connection . Are
there not suitable rooms to be obtained in almost every street in London , where the brother in search of Masonic knowledge , may have our mysteries expounded without being compelled as at present ( see places of meeting at the end of this paper ) to frequent such places as are objectionable to him . I have not the slig htest doubt the number of worthy brethren would considerably increase were the foregoing
suggestions carried into effect . To suppose for one moment that our severance from public houses , or the discontinuance of smoking and drinking during "labour , " would cause our meetings to be less frequently attended , or endanger the stability of the Craft , would but be stating that the three principal supports arc anything but wisdom , strength , and-beauty . Yours fraternally , J- W . HARPER .
ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( No . 1298 ) . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — In trying to get out of the difficulty , " M . M . " has put his foot into it . The resolution of the lodge , to which I referred in my last , stated that Bro . Wigginton was the " Founder . " The part I wished to correct in the
report of the installation meeting , was just this—and this is the very part that " M . M . " gives repetition and prominence to in this letter . Bro . Younghusband was quite right in stating that , as consecrating officer , he was the first occupant of the chair , and no reasonable man could
find fault with this expression . But I must again inform " M . M . " that the " Founder " of the lodge was the brother above-named ( as also its first W . M . ) , and of the knowledge of this fact , I wish him joy . Let " M . M . " stick close to the centre , and he will seldom be misled . Yours , very fraternally , A P . M .
AN ALBERT EDWARD COMMEMORATION MEDAL . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , Referring to your able leader of the 6 th inst ., touching the above subject , I am of opinion that you fully expressed the sentiments and wishes of every brother .
Grand Lodge would complete this event 111 its entirety if they would authorise a uniform jewel to be worn by every member of the Cralt who chose to do so , in commemoration of so great a day in the annals of Freemasonry . There should be no exception made ; in an instance like this do not let brethren be made envious of each other , because chance and grade may exclude them partaking the honour of
being present as Steward , but let every brother be allowed to show the thorough affection and loyalty he bears to our Royal brother . As you rightly observed , if it is managed in a business manner , our charities ought to considerably benefit by it also , and I hope your article may yet receive the consideration of Grand Lodge . Coming from you the
question would be more delicate , perhaps , than coming from some other brother of Grand Lodge , who , I hope will press the matter upon their notice , but for so far expressing my sentiments in the matter , great thanks arc due to you , and I trust your suggestions will not be thrown away . Yours fraternally , A . H . E .
MR . BRADLAUGH AND FREEMASONRY . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I am astonished at the contents of the Freimason , to-day , respecting the visit of Mr . Bradlaugh at New York and Boston , for if it be true that he is a member of an irregular lodge , meeting in London , our American brethren
have unwittingly received into their fellowship a gentleman whose Masonic position is unrecognised in this country , or in any country whose Grand Lodge is in harmony with the Grand Lodge of England . I trust that your correspondents will not fail to investigate the matter , and I feel certain that if my friend , Bro . Buchan , " puts his hand to the plough , " he is not likely to rest until the matter is settled .
If Mr . Bradlaugh is a regular Mason , let it be known , and if a deist , he shall have our best wishes as brethren ; but if an atheist , and an irregular Mason , let it also be known that the fraternity may be warned , and our American friends prevented from again doing what they will regret as much as we do , should the latter supposition be proved correct . Yours fraternally , REVIHESCO . Masonic Watch Tower , 13 th March , 1875 .
We have received the following memorandum , professedly from Mr . Bradlaugh : — " Memorandum . —From Mr . Charles Bradlaugh , The National Reformer , 29 , Turner-street , Commercial-road , London , E . "To the Editor of the Freemason . March 16 , 1875 . "Charles Bradlaugh , born 26 th September , 1833 , was made in the Logc des Philadelphes , on the 9 th March , 1859 , was received in the Loge dc la Perseverante Amitie '
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Grand Orient of France , nth March , 1862 , and was an avowed atheist prior to the first date . " Charles Bradlaugh also joined the Tottenham Hi gh Cross Lodge , after a discussion on his anti-theological opinions , and he received his regular certificate from the Grand Lodge , which certificate he returned to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England last September , cancelled , in consequence of the accession of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master . The lodge at Tottenham , changing its locale , Mr . Bradlaugh only subscribed one year . "
A CORRECTION . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I beg to state my information was incorrect . Bro . Constable did apply to Grand Lodge for a grant of £ 100 , for the endowment of the Freemasons' life-boat . It
was not carried . The last part of my letter in your edition of last week ought to read 1000 lodges and chapters , would produce £ 130 , not £ 100 as is placed . Yours fraternally , SOLOMON DAVIES , Lodge Faith , No . 141 .
The Masonic Schools.
THE MASONIC SCHOOLS .
A special Court of the Governors and Subscribers of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was held on Monday at Freemasons ' Hall . The chair was taken by Bro . Major Creaton , Vice-Patron , and among the brethren present were Bros . A . H . Tattcrshall , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , Raynham W . Stewart ,
Hyde Pullen , J . C . Parkinson , Dr . Ramsay , John Symonds , H . Moore , Griffiths Smith , Spencer Stanhope , C . F . Hogard , H . A . Dubois , W . F . C . Moutrie , John Boyd , Thomas Cubitt , Jesse Turner , and Little and Binckes , Secretaries of the two schools . The meeting was called for the purpose of making alterations in the laws of the Institutions , particularly
with regard to extra privileges to be granted to the Stewards of the annual festivals ; but there were also other matters before the court as well . Bro . J . Symonds stated the extra privileges which it was proposed to give to Stewards of festivals , and said that his proposition for giving additional votes had been submitted to a joint committee of the two schools and the
result was the recommendations which were embodied in his motion that day . For the purpose of carrying this into effect it would be necessary to erase the second clause of law 13 and the whole of clause 15 , which he proposed . Bro . Hyde Pullen seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously . Bro . J . Symonds then
proposed" lo consider the following laws under the heading "Privileges of Stewards" ( to be inserted after law 24 ) , second clause of law 13 being re-enacted—viz ., every Steward making a donation , at an anniversary festival , if not less than ten guineas , shall be entitled to additional votes at each election of ' as follows : for the first Stewardship , one additional vote ; for each subsequent
Stewardship , with a similar donation , two additional votes ; with the following new law : Every Steward , at the anniversary festival , who shall procure donations or subscriptions to the extent of not less than fifty guineas , in addition to his personal donation , and shall collect and pay over the amount to thefunds of the institution , shall receive one additional vote at each election of j ? and a further extra
vote for every additional sum of not less than fifty guineas so collected and paid over . " He explained that it was right to make some recognition of the eminent services some brethren performed on behalf of the institution . Some brethren undertook the Stewardship , and acted as Stewards , but took no further trouble about it . Others , on the contrary , took a great deal of
trouble , and collected large sums of money for the institution , and in doing so also incurred great expense . It was proposed that some return should be made to the brethren who took so much trouble to collect the money ; but it was not intended the extra vote should be given to the Steward until the money on his list was all paid . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , wished to know whether
commission would be paid to the collectors on these sums ; because this was a serious question , and the institution would be paying twice over . The chairman said it had been decided that commission should be paid in the Girls' School , but not in the Boys ' Bro . J . Symonds added that the question of the collectors ' emolument was one which had been before the General
Committee from time to time , and must be altered . It had always been his opinion that the collectors should receive something , although only small , where these Stewards lists were paid over to them . The collectors in some cases had to call for individual guineas several times , the subscribers being out when they called , and the money was paid afterwards at the office . In that case they received very little .
Bro . Bmckes opposed the payment of commission on the sums collected from the country . The provincial brethren objected very much to it . The question had been settled , and he hoped it would not be re-opened , the collector for the Boys' School had £ 10 a year given him for those cases where he called on brethren for subscriptions , which were afterwards paid at the office . The motion did not affect the collector at all .
Bro . Parkinson asked whether the words , " and shall collect and pay over the amount to the funds of the Institution , " did not affect the collectors at all . On this some discussion arose , when Bro . Parkinson proposed , and Dr . Ramsey seconded , the omission of these