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Our Arohitectijral Chapter.
. ¦ ¦ V OUR AROHITECTIJRAL CHAPTER .
" A P . M . " in our last number , is kind enough to correct an error in our observations on the Leeds Town Hall , by which we had attributed to the mayor the gift of the Wellington statue , instead of that of the queen . " P . M . " makes some remarks , well worthy of attention , on the circumstance that the foundation stone Was not laid with Masonic
ceremonial , nor is the hall to be so inaugurated . He states that the Ereemasons were invited to be present at the laying of the first stone , and to take part as spectators , with other public bodies . The late D . Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . Charles Lee , under these circumstances , it appears , considered it his duty to decline the invitation , as
inconsistent with the dignity of the Masonic Order to be placed in the position of mere spectators , and to see what should be a Masonic duty discharged by strangers . This is the course we have advocated in reference to some late celebrations , and we are glad to find that the recommendations we have given are supported by the dignified
example of Bro . Lee . Unless ^ Masons preserve their own self-respect , they will not have respect shown to them . If they go forth for the mere purpose of entertaining themselves and others by taking part in a show , they will be pat on a level with the other performers in the show . It is better therefore to abstain than to be subjected to
derision and contempt . Bro . Pinch is appointed Prov . G . Superintendent of Works for Hertfordshire . Among the institutions which ; in India have greatly contributed to the maintenance of social organization among the English community , which have thereby contributed to the growth of our empire
and to its maintenance during the late fearful crisis , Freemasonry must be recorded among the foremost . In small communities , divided by hierarchical grades and split into cliques , the Lodge afforded a common ground for intercourse , and wherever in the hills English settlements have been formed , at Simla , Darjeeling , or Mussoorie , the
Lodge has been one of the earliest establishments . In the history of the dreadful siege of Lucknow , how pathetic is the picture drawn by Bro . L . E . Rees , of the meetings of the Lodge , and of the friendly sympathies of the Brethren—a page of history not the least interesting in his book , and which we have transferred to our pages .
The healthy administration of Masonry is therefore a matter of moment to our Order and to the community at large ; and while we have seen with gratification the long list of Lodges and Chapters of the several provinces , we have naturally looked with interest at our own particular professional department , to see how its organization is carried out . The first name we looked for in the District
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Our Arohitectijral Chapter.
. ¦ ¦ V OUR AROHITECTIJRAL CHAPTER .
" A P . M . " in our last number , is kind enough to correct an error in our observations on the Leeds Town Hall , by which we had attributed to the mayor the gift of the Wellington statue , instead of that of the queen . " P . M . " makes some remarks , well worthy of attention , on the circumstance that the foundation stone Was not laid with Masonic
ceremonial , nor is the hall to be so inaugurated . He states that the Ereemasons were invited to be present at the laying of the first stone , and to take part as spectators , with other public bodies . The late D . Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , Bro . Charles Lee , under these circumstances , it appears , considered it his duty to decline the invitation , as
inconsistent with the dignity of the Masonic Order to be placed in the position of mere spectators , and to see what should be a Masonic duty discharged by strangers . This is the course we have advocated in reference to some late celebrations , and we are glad to find that the recommendations we have given are supported by the dignified
example of Bro . Lee . Unless ^ Masons preserve their own self-respect , they will not have respect shown to them . If they go forth for the mere purpose of entertaining themselves and others by taking part in a show , they will be pat on a level with the other performers in the show . It is better therefore to abstain than to be subjected to
derision and contempt . Bro . Pinch is appointed Prov . G . Superintendent of Works for Hertfordshire . Among the institutions which ; in India have greatly contributed to the maintenance of social organization among the English community , which have thereby contributed to the growth of our empire
and to its maintenance during the late fearful crisis , Freemasonry must be recorded among the foremost . In small communities , divided by hierarchical grades and split into cliques , the Lodge afforded a common ground for intercourse , and wherever in the hills English settlements have been formed , at Simla , Darjeeling , or Mussoorie , the
Lodge has been one of the earliest establishments . In the history of the dreadful siege of Lucknow , how pathetic is the picture drawn by Bro . L . E . Rees , of the meetings of the Lodge , and of the friendly sympathies of the Brethren—a page of history not the least interesting in his book , and which we have transferred to our pages .
The healthy administration of Masonry is therefore a matter of moment to our Order and to the community at large ; and while we have seen with gratification the long list of Lodges and Chapters of the several provinces , we have naturally looked with interest at our own particular professional department , to see how its organization is carried out . The first name we looked for in the District