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Masonic Questions.
: MA . SON"IG QIJESTIONS ;
The proceedings in G-rand Lodge upon the occasion of its last convention must have st ^ viction of great results being in dependence upon the present questions in agitation . Not less indeed from the nature of these questions , than from the temper in which they are discussed , do we gather that a spirit is abroad of reform , which conveys its demands almost in the determined tone of rebellion ; while , on the other hand ,
the subjects which evoke it almost justify the sternest pertinacity . We should regret indeed that any insubordination or disrespect of authority should be manifested towards the nobleman whose promptitude in meeting evils at present leads us only more to lament that it was not continuously displayed towards their prevention . We admire highly the temper and courteous forbearance , mingled with firmness , with which Lord Zetland has sustained assaults , generated
chiefly by the neglect which it is asserted has too long existed in the { Secretary's department . But to suppose such a state of things can continue is really to connive at them , and therefore , as we earnestly enjoin our Brethren to show all due respect to power , we advocate a correspondent resolution in eradicating those monstrous abuses of delay and mismanagement which have stultified the philanthropy of Masonry by ignoring the official duties of common life ,
Bro . Portal ' s motion for a return of the number of Prov . Grand Lodges at which the Prov . Grand Master had personally presided , cuts very deep , and , although turned in an oblique direction by its alleged informality ; , will , if prosecuted further , shake a great deal of the present rottenness out of the still sound core of English Freemasonry . But the Masonic reformers have no steadiness nor unity
of plan . Iheii ! purpose is identical , but they pursue it without either system or method . Por a spectator to watch their attacks is to witness a repetition of the cavalry charge at Balaklava . Brave , irregular , and indiscreet , without discipline or able conduct , they tol . in . 2 A
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Questions.
: MA . SON"IG QIJESTIONS ;
The proceedings in G-rand Lodge upon the occasion of its last convention must have st ^ viction of great results being in dependence upon the present questions in agitation . Not less indeed from the nature of these questions , than from the temper in which they are discussed , do we gather that a spirit is abroad of reform , which conveys its demands almost in the determined tone of rebellion ; while , on the other hand ,
the subjects which evoke it almost justify the sternest pertinacity . We should regret indeed that any insubordination or disrespect of authority should be manifested towards the nobleman whose promptitude in meeting evils at present leads us only more to lament that it was not continuously displayed towards their prevention . We admire highly the temper and courteous forbearance , mingled with firmness , with which Lord Zetland has sustained assaults , generated
chiefly by the neglect which it is asserted has too long existed in the { Secretary's department . But to suppose such a state of things can continue is really to connive at them , and therefore , as we earnestly enjoin our Brethren to show all due respect to power , we advocate a correspondent resolution in eradicating those monstrous abuses of delay and mismanagement which have stultified the philanthropy of Masonry by ignoring the official duties of common life ,
Bro . Portal ' s motion for a return of the number of Prov . Grand Lodges at which the Prov . Grand Master had personally presided , cuts very deep , and , although turned in an oblique direction by its alleged informality ; , will , if prosecuted further , shake a great deal of the present rottenness out of the still sound core of English Freemasonry . But the Masonic reformers have no steadiness nor unity
of plan . Iheii ! purpose is identical , but they pursue it without either system or method . Por a spectator to watch their attacks is to witness a repetition of the cavalry charge at Balaklava . Brave , irregular , and indiscreet , without discipline or able conduct , they tol . in . 2 A