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Mark Masonry.
the introduction amongst us of illegal and unauthorised assemblages , through which some of the brethren may be withdrawn from their allegiance to constituted authority . We have no objection to the introduction of Mark Masonry in England if it can be naturalised in a legal and constitutional maimer , and in our next number we shall devote our attention to the consideration of how
this object may be best effected ... " In the meantime , we trust that the Aberdeen Chapter , and the London Lodge , will cheerfully acquiesce in the decision of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland , and no longer persist in the carrying on a Lodo-e which the highest constituted authority has declared to be illegal , and opposed to the principles upon which the Order is governed .
The Girls' School.
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
WE have not been disappointed in our efforts to make known this admirable Institution . Each number of our " Mirror" has brought a correspondence which we hope , ere long , to publish , and to announce the promised aid to which they refer . This article may be seen by many whose signatures are as yet anonymous . They will perceive that it is our intention of acting " up to our former promise , viz . -. of giving in each number
of the " Mirror , " a statement of occurences connected with the School , and placing before our readers , the facts as they stand . We have been among the many who have been surprised at the apparent ignorance which has prevailed amongst the Brethren , with reference to this establishment . And we believe none have felt the necessity of appealing to the Craft , on behalf of the Charity more than ourselves . It is by such reiterated notices as
the present that we hope to place this useful School beyond a dependence on a precarious income ; two-thirds of which is sought for at an Annual Festival ; and of doing in the spirit of Brotherly Love , relief , and truth , a lasting benefit to the Craft in general . As we have before stated
this school was founded by the Chevalier Ruspini , in 1777 , for the education and succour of a number of orphan children of Freemasons . It then admitted to its benefits but a small number . It , however , gradually progressed , until the number amounted to G 5 . Here it has remained for a period of nearly a quarter of a century and although Masonry has been yearly increasing , this useful Institution has remained in sUtiu quo . Can it be
said that we have no applicants beyond this number , and that we have no need for a increase of room ; that Masonry , in point of fact , is all couleur de rose , and that no need of aid exists in the Craft ? We . opine not , and from our knowledge , both in the Metropolis and the Provinces , wc are aware that there are many who would anxiously apply for the assistance of this Institutioncould they he certain , of their children being admitted
, . \ Now that we are in possession of the present useful and magnificent building , capable of accommodating 100 or more children , why should steps not be taken to allow the number of those receiving its benefits , to be increased beyond 65 , should there be candidates ? It must therefore
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Mark Masonry.
the introduction amongst us of illegal and unauthorised assemblages , through which some of the brethren may be withdrawn from their allegiance to constituted authority . We have no objection to the introduction of Mark Masonry in England if it can be naturalised in a legal and constitutional maimer , and in our next number we shall devote our attention to the consideration of how
this object may be best effected ... " In the meantime , we trust that the Aberdeen Chapter , and the London Lodge , will cheerfully acquiesce in the decision of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland , and no longer persist in the carrying on a Lodo-e which the highest constituted authority has declared to be illegal , and opposed to the principles upon which the Order is governed .
The Girls' School.
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
WE have not been disappointed in our efforts to make known this admirable Institution . Each number of our " Mirror" has brought a correspondence which we hope , ere long , to publish , and to announce the promised aid to which they refer . This article may be seen by many whose signatures are as yet anonymous . They will perceive that it is our intention of acting " up to our former promise , viz . -. of giving in each number
of the " Mirror , " a statement of occurences connected with the School , and placing before our readers , the facts as they stand . We have been among the many who have been surprised at the apparent ignorance which has prevailed amongst the Brethren , with reference to this establishment . And we believe none have felt the necessity of appealing to the Craft , on behalf of the Charity more than ourselves . It is by such reiterated notices as
the present that we hope to place this useful School beyond a dependence on a precarious income ; two-thirds of which is sought for at an Annual Festival ; and of doing in the spirit of Brotherly Love , relief , and truth , a lasting benefit to the Craft in general . As we have before stated
this school was founded by the Chevalier Ruspini , in 1777 , for the education and succour of a number of orphan children of Freemasons . It then admitted to its benefits but a small number . It , however , gradually progressed , until the number amounted to G 5 . Here it has remained for a period of nearly a quarter of a century and although Masonry has been yearly increasing , this useful Institution has remained in sUtiu quo . Can it be
said that we have no applicants beyond this number , and that we have no need for a increase of room ; that Masonry , in point of fact , is all couleur de rose , and that no need of aid exists in the Craft ? We . opine not , and from our knowledge , both in the Metropolis and the Provinces , wc are aware that there are many who would anxiously apply for the assistance of this Institutioncould they he certain , of their children being admitted
, . \ Now that we are in possession of the present useful and magnificent building , capable of accommodating 100 or more children , why should steps not be taken to allow the number of those receiving its benefits , to be increased beyond 65 , should there be candidates ? It must therefore