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system of elections , which I cannot but regard as antagonistic to- the principles of our Order . In aid of which , and as an humble example to brethren generally , I pledge myself , to continue to collect not less than £ 10 per annum in favour of one or both of these Funds ; and if only one member of each of the 125 London Lodges would < lo the like , the sum of £ 1 , 250 would be raised ( independent of the subscription of each Lodge itself ); and if the same course were adopted in the 429 country Lodges , at only £ 5 eachthe large sum of , £ 2 , 295 would be addedbeing a total of £ 3545
, , , per annum . I am , dear Sir , and Brother , Faithfully and Fraternally vours , SAMUEL ALDRICH . Hampstead , 20 th August , 1855 .
THE MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor of the Masonic Mirror . Clerkenwell , 20 i 7 i August , 1855 . SIR AND BROTHER , —I observe that in your latter numbers of the above work , are inserted communications on this important subject , complaining of the present difficulties under wliich our institutions are labouring , but not pointing out a remoi'al
or a remedy . ¦ I therefore submit , that as we register about 900 Lodges , under the English constitution , and averaging ten members only to each , that the Lodges as a body contribute two guineas , and individual members averaging five shillings per head ( say by 1 st December next ) , would realise over , £ 5 , 000 . This I consider a minimum . Let it be done for the nr-xt ten years , would = £ 50 , 000 : divided between the charities , would give each £ 12 , 500 , This subscription not to interfere with the annual festivals .
The method of collection to be as follows : —On appeal from the Al . W . G . M . to the several Provincial G . Masters , and from thence to the Masters of Lodges in the Provinces , who shall make the collections , ancl return the same to the Provincial Grand Masters or their Deputies , and by them transmitted to Br . Yvliite , Grand Secretary , Freemasons' Hall , London . I humbly conceive by this very moderate claim on the Fraternity , the charities will be placed on a respectable footing . Fraternally yours , AN OLD P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER .
Summary Of Smews For September.
SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER .
THE COURT . Her Majesty , after her return from her auspicious visit to the Emperor of the French , remained with the other members of the royal family and Court at Osborne , until the Sth inst ., when they left that marine residence lor the Highlands of Scothind . They stopped that evening in Buckingham Palace , and started the next morning for the North via the Great Northern Railway from King ' s Cross . By some
neglectful oversight on the part of the officials of that line , tho wheels of the royal carriage were inadequately oiled , in consequence of which the axle got hot , and so heated the saloon , that when the train approached Darlington , it became necessary for her Majesty ' s comfort , if not for her personal safety , to remove her to an ordinary firstclass carriage . The royal party lunched at York , and proceeded at once from that city to Edinburgh , where they spent the night in the ancient palace of Holyrood , In the morning Prince Albert inspected the progress of the building , of which he a few years since laid the corner stone , and wliich is intended as a National Gallery for the xVIodern Athens . In the afternoon the Court left Holyrood for Balmoral , where heir
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system of elections , which I cannot but regard as antagonistic to- the principles of our Order . In aid of which , and as an humble example to brethren generally , I pledge myself , to continue to collect not less than £ 10 per annum in favour of one or both of these Funds ; and if only one member of each of the 125 London Lodges would < lo the like , the sum of £ 1 , 250 would be raised ( independent of the subscription of each Lodge itself ); and if the same course were adopted in the 429 country Lodges , at only £ 5 eachthe large sum of , £ 2 , 295 would be addedbeing a total of £ 3545
, , , per annum . I am , dear Sir , and Brother , Faithfully and Fraternally vours , SAMUEL ALDRICH . Hampstead , 20 th August , 1855 .
THE MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor of the Masonic Mirror . Clerkenwell , 20 i 7 i August , 1855 . SIR AND BROTHER , —I observe that in your latter numbers of the above work , are inserted communications on this important subject , complaining of the present difficulties under wliich our institutions are labouring , but not pointing out a remoi'al
or a remedy . ¦ I therefore submit , that as we register about 900 Lodges , under the English constitution , and averaging ten members only to each , that the Lodges as a body contribute two guineas , and individual members averaging five shillings per head ( say by 1 st December next ) , would realise over , £ 5 , 000 . This I consider a minimum . Let it be done for the nr-xt ten years , would = £ 50 , 000 : divided between the charities , would give each £ 12 , 500 , This subscription not to interfere with the annual festivals .
The method of collection to be as follows : —On appeal from the Al . W . G . M . to the several Provincial G . Masters , and from thence to the Masters of Lodges in the Provinces , who shall make the collections , ancl return the same to the Provincial Grand Masters or their Deputies , and by them transmitted to Br . Yvliite , Grand Secretary , Freemasons' Hall , London . I humbly conceive by this very moderate claim on the Fraternity , the charities will be placed on a respectable footing . Fraternally yours , AN OLD P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER .
Summary Of Smews For September.
SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER .
THE COURT . Her Majesty , after her return from her auspicious visit to the Emperor of the French , remained with the other members of the royal family and Court at Osborne , until the Sth inst ., when they left that marine residence lor the Highlands of Scothind . They stopped that evening in Buckingham Palace , and started the next morning for the North via the Great Northern Railway from King ' s Cross . By some
neglectful oversight on the part of the officials of that line , tho wheels of the royal carriage were inadequately oiled , in consequence of which the axle got hot , and so heated the saloon , that when the train approached Darlington , it became necessary for her Majesty ' s comfort , if not for her personal safety , to remove her to an ordinary firstclass carriage . The royal party lunched at York , and proceeded at once from that city to Edinburgh , where they spent the night in the ancient palace of Holyrood , In the morning Prince Albert inspected the progress of the building , of which he a few years since laid the corner stone , and wliich is intended as a National Gallery for the xVIodern Athens . In the afternoon the Court left Holyrood for Balmoral , where heir