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Article THE MASONIC MIRROR. ¦ r " . ¦ ← Page 9 of 9
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The Masonic Mirror. ¦ R " . ¦
where necessary , the subdivision , of districts , he did not contemplate—neither does he think that it would be for the interest of the Craft that he should do sothe appointment of a Prov . G . M . to rule over only one Lodge . Wherever , now or hereafter , circumstances may warrant it , his lordship will Jiot hesitate to appoint additional Prov . G . Ms .
I am further directed by his lordship to state that the tone of your correspondence , and especially of your last letter , is one which meets with his serious disapproval . Describing yourself as a Mason of twenty-three years ' standing , and as Master of your Lodge , you cannot be unaware of the heavy responsibility you are under , both as regards yourself in 3 our own conduct , and the exainple which you set to your ' ¦¦ Brethren . You cannot expect continued obedience to your own authority , or to the extended authority which , it appears , you are anxious of obtaining , unless you set your Brethren the example in
submitting to lawfully constituted authority . To threaten that , unless the particular wishes of yourself and your Lodge were complied with , you will throw off your allegiance , is as disrespectful as it is unconstitutional and unmasonic . The -fact that the suspension of your Lodge by the Prov . G . M ..,: having ; been notified to and confirmed by the M . W . G . M ., was further reported on an < i recommended by the Colonial Board , and adopted by the Grand Lodge at the quarterly communication in September last , will , I hope , induce you to reflect on the course you have hitherto followed , and prompt you to seek a speedy removal of the disabilities under which you at present labour .
I return the petitions for the warrants with a strong and fraternal recommendation that you submit them , as the law requires , for the opinion and recommendation of the Prov . G . M . His lordship farther desires me to express his earnest hope that sufficient time has now elapsed for all feeling of heat and anger to have passed away ; that you will , in the true spirit of Brotherly love and sinceritjy offer the right hand of fellowship ; that by-gones being forgotten , you will unite in the determination to work together with that good feeling and harmony which is not only characteristic of our Order , but is essential to its advancement in itself , and to its reputation in
the profane world . —I remain , W . Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , To Charles Toby , Esq ., War . Gea . y Clarke , G . S . Hobart Town , Tasmania . Appeal from Bros . Batier and Quennec , of the Lodge La Cesaree , No . 860 , Jersey , against a decision of the Prov . G . M . of Jersey . PROPOSED MOTIONS .
By W . Bro . John Havers , P . S . G . D . —" That no motion to alter the amount of any grant recommended by the Board of Benevolence shall be entertained in Grand Lodge , unless previous notice thereof shall have been given at the Committee of Masters . " By W . Bro . William F . Beadon , P . J . G . W . — " That in consequence of the long and attentive services of Bro . Parnfield , Assistant Grand Sec , and the increase of business in the Grand See ' s . Office , a gratuity of £ 100 per annum be voted to him by Grand Lodge . "
By W . Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing , W . M . No . 555 ; P . M . No . 152 ; P . M . No . 462 . —" That in consideration of Bro . W . Farnfiekl ' s long and faithful services to the Craft , and of his able and satisfactory conduct as Assistant Grand Sec , that his salary be increased £ 125 per annum . " By W . Bro . J . Iranian Stebbing , W . M . No . 555 ; P . M . No . 152 ; P . M . No . 462 . —" That the attention of the M . W . Grand Master be respectfully called to a consideration of the eminent services of the 1 ) . Prov . Grand Masters , with a view to his enabling . them to appear in Grand Lodge in their Prov . Grand Lodge collars and jewels , and to receive in Grand Lodge a more recognized position , such as being admitted to the dais , or other adoption and recognition as the Grand Master may deem suitable and proper . "
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The Masonic Mirror. ¦ R " . ¦
where necessary , the subdivision , of districts , he did not contemplate—neither does he think that it would be for the interest of the Craft that he should do sothe appointment of a Prov . G . M . to rule over only one Lodge . Wherever , now or hereafter , circumstances may warrant it , his lordship will Jiot hesitate to appoint additional Prov . G . Ms .
I am further directed by his lordship to state that the tone of your correspondence , and especially of your last letter , is one which meets with his serious disapproval . Describing yourself as a Mason of twenty-three years ' standing , and as Master of your Lodge , you cannot be unaware of the heavy responsibility you are under , both as regards yourself in 3 our own conduct , and the exainple which you set to your ' ¦¦ Brethren . You cannot expect continued obedience to your own authority , or to the extended authority which , it appears , you are anxious of obtaining , unless you set your Brethren the example in
submitting to lawfully constituted authority . To threaten that , unless the particular wishes of yourself and your Lodge were complied with , you will throw off your allegiance , is as disrespectful as it is unconstitutional and unmasonic . The -fact that the suspension of your Lodge by the Prov . G . M ..,: having ; been notified to and confirmed by the M . W . G . M ., was further reported on an < i recommended by the Colonial Board , and adopted by the Grand Lodge at the quarterly communication in September last , will , I hope , induce you to reflect on the course you have hitherto followed , and prompt you to seek a speedy removal of the disabilities under which you at present labour .
I return the petitions for the warrants with a strong and fraternal recommendation that you submit them , as the law requires , for the opinion and recommendation of the Prov . G . M . His lordship farther desires me to express his earnest hope that sufficient time has now elapsed for all feeling of heat and anger to have passed away ; that you will , in the true spirit of Brotherly love and sinceritjy offer the right hand of fellowship ; that by-gones being forgotten , you will unite in the determination to work together with that good feeling and harmony which is not only characteristic of our Order , but is essential to its advancement in itself , and to its reputation in
the profane world . —I remain , W . Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , To Charles Toby , Esq ., War . Gea . y Clarke , G . S . Hobart Town , Tasmania . Appeal from Bros . Batier and Quennec , of the Lodge La Cesaree , No . 860 , Jersey , against a decision of the Prov . G . M . of Jersey . PROPOSED MOTIONS .
By W . Bro . John Havers , P . S . G . D . —" That no motion to alter the amount of any grant recommended by the Board of Benevolence shall be entertained in Grand Lodge , unless previous notice thereof shall have been given at the Committee of Masters . " By W . Bro . William F . Beadon , P . J . G . W . — " That in consequence of the long and attentive services of Bro . Parnfield , Assistant Grand Sec , and the increase of business in the Grand See ' s . Office , a gratuity of £ 100 per annum be voted to him by Grand Lodge . "
By W . Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing , W . M . No . 555 ; P . M . No . 152 ; P . M . No . 462 . —" That in consideration of Bro . W . Farnfiekl ' s long and faithful services to the Craft , and of his able and satisfactory conduct as Assistant Grand Sec , that his salary be increased £ 125 per annum . " By W . Bro . J . Iranian Stebbing , W . M . No . 555 ; P . M . No . 152 ; P . M . No . 462 . —" That the attention of the M . W . Grand Master be respectfully called to a consideration of the eminent services of the 1 ) . Prov . Grand Masters , with a view to his enabling . them to appear in Grand Lodge in their Prov . Grand Lodge collars and jewels , and to receive in Grand Lodge a more recognized position , such as being admitted to the dais , or other adoption and recognition as the Grand Master may deem suitable and proper . "