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Masonic Reporting.
MASONIC BEPOETIK & .
of proceedings at Masonic Lodges , without permission from the G . M ., we have great pleasure in placing before the Graft the subjoined correspondence , by which it will be seen that the
publica-The M . W . GKM . having , at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge in Mai * ch , directed the attention of the Brethren to that law in the Book of Constitutions which forbids the publication
tion of Masonic proceedings , under certain regulations , is now sanctioned by the GhM . In asking for this privilege , we have only been actuated by a desire to give the Brethren the utmost information , whilst keeping as closely as possible within the laws of the
Institution ; and we are bound to state that we have been met in the most candid and liberal spirit by the G-. M . and his advisers . In thus , therefore , for the first time , presenting to the Brethren reports of the proceedings in Freemasonry with the consent of the GhM ., we feel bound to state that , in our comments on passing events , we shall
continue as independent and fearless as hitherto ; and whatever may be the sentiments we express , neither the GLM . nor any of the Q-rand Officers can be considered in the slightest degree accountable fpr , or bound by them . The GLM . only sanctions the
publication of reports of proceedings in Masonry in the full assurance that they contain nothing at all touching on the secrets of our Order , or those principles which as Masons we are bound to maintain in our intercourse with one another , —leaving to the proprietors and eon-VOL , III . 3 I
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Masonic Reporting.
MASONIC BEPOETIK & .
of proceedings at Masonic Lodges , without permission from the G . M ., we have great pleasure in placing before the Graft the subjoined correspondence , by which it will be seen that the
publica-The M . W . GKM . having , at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge in Mai * ch , directed the attention of the Brethren to that law in the Book of Constitutions which forbids the publication
tion of Masonic proceedings , under certain regulations , is now sanctioned by the GhM . In asking for this privilege , we have only been actuated by a desire to give the Brethren the utmost information , whilst keeping as closely as possible within the laws of the
Institution ; and we are bound to state that we have been met in the most candid and liberal spirit by the G-. M . and his advisers . In thus , therefore , for the first time , presenting to the Brethren reports of the proceedings in Freemasonry with the consent of the GhM ., we feel bound to state that , in our comments on passing events , we shall
continue as independent and fearless as hitherto ; and whatever may be the sentiments we express , neither the GLM . nor any of the Q-rand Officers can be considered in the slightest degree accountable fpr , or bound by them . The GLM . only sanctions the
publication of reports of proceedings in Masonry in the full assurance that they contain nothing at all touching on the secrets of our Order , or those principles which as Masons we are bound to maintain in our intercourse with one another , —leaving to the proprietors and eon-VOL , III . 3 I