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Oomespotoence.
their records will prove ; and a class of persons infinitely superior to the Masons generally of that day , both as regards intelligence and position in society , became members of our Order . Twenty-four years ago , another little meeting—of which I was onesimilar ly convened , and presided over by the same distinguished Brother , took place , when it was determined to found an asylum for worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons . How the projectors of that charity toiled and persevered , sustained by the indomitable faith and energy of Bro ; Cru ^ efix ,
it is ^ needl ess to dwell upon ; equally unprofitable would it be to tell of the stupid obstinacy and pitiful opposition which retarded its completion ; suffice it to say , that after a most protracted and ever memorable conquest , right and wisdom have triumphed over might and folly , and the Asylum has now become a great and glorious fact .
Now / Sir , with regard to the meeting of the 14 th ult ., about which you and your correspondent evince such delightful curiosity , permit me to inform you that it was convened in a manner precisely similar to those which I have referred to- that it was attended by the Brethren whom youhave named , with the addition of one other Brother who I am sure would be
sorry to be passed over—I mean Bro . JY Barnes—and that we are hopeful and credulous enough to anticipate from it results of some importance to the independence and prosperity of Freernasonrij . It may add to your satisfaction to be further informed , that at the meeting the names of some twenty-five other Brethren were read , who are most favourable to the movement , and who will be enrolled at our next meeting as members of the 64 Grand Lodge Club . "
I am unwilling to spin out this little explanatory statement ; but I cannot refrain from noticing your remarks upon one of the chief objects contemplated by the Club . Quoting the words of the first paragraph , to maintain the constitutional supremacy of Grand Lodge , " you add , " whatever that may mean , " as though you were upon this point perfectly oblivious .
Sir , there was a time , and not a very distant one , when methinks you would not have thought it either necessary or politic to feign ignorance upon such a subject ; there was a time , —but no matter . In your present regenerate condition , when you look back—but for a very little way—into the former numbers of your publication ,, and reperuse those spicy and vigorous emanations of your unfettered genius which there abound , you must absolutely tremble with horror at the bare contemplation of your past hardihood and reckless daring : but thanks to the sweet influences of
Masonry or sometlmig else , we may now speak of you in the beautiful language of our immortal bard , and say , " Consideration like an angel came and whipp'd the offending Adam out of him . " As I hate all kinds of anonymous scribbling , be the matter of it flattery or abuse , flunkeyism or slander—I beg to subscribe myself , yours fraternally , WlIlTMOltE . 125 , Oxford Street , Oct 2 nd , 1858 .
NEW BRUNSWICK- TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGA 0 INJ 0 AND MASONIC MJEROft . Bear Sin and Brother , —In the Freemasons ' Magazine of the 2 nd lot June last , I notice two letters , written , or purporting to be written , by one Richard King > of Manchester , England , who no doubt , from the munbei'
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Oomespotoence.
their records will prove ; and a class of persons infinitely superior to the Masons generally of that day , both as regards intelligence and position in society , became members of our Order . Twenty-four years ago , another little meeting—of which I was onesimilar ly convened , and presided over by the same distinguished Brother , took place , when it was determined to found an asylum for worthy Aged and Decayed Freemasons . How the projectors of that charity toiled and persevered , sustained by the indomitable faith and energy of Bro ; Cru ^ efix ,
it is ^ needl ess to dwell upon ; equally unprofitable would it be to tell of the stupid obstinacy and pitiful opposition which retarded its completion ; suffice it to say , that after a most protracted and ever memorable conquest , right and wisdom have triumphed over might and folly , and the Asylum has now become a great and glorious fact .
Now / Sir , with regard to the meeting of the 14 th ult ., about which you and your correspondent evince such delightful curiosity , permit me to inform you that it was convened in a manner precisely similar to those which I have referred to- that it was attended by the Brethren whom youhave named , with the addition of one other Brother who I am sure would be
sorry to be passed over—I mean Bro . JY Barnes—and that we are hopeful and credulous enough to anticipate from it results of some importance to the independence and prosperity of Freernasonrij . It may add to your satisfaction to be further informed , that at the meeting the names of some twenty-five other Brethren were read , who are most favourable to the movement , and who will be enrolled at our next meeting as members of the 64 Grand Lodge Club . "
I am unwilling to spin out this little explanatory statement ; but I cannot refrain from noticing your remarks upon one of the chief objects contemplated by the Club . Quoting the words of the first paragraph , to maintain the constitutional supremacy of Grand Lodge , " you add , " whatever that may mean , " as though you were upon this point perfectly oblivious .
Sir , there was a time , and not a very distant one , when methinks you would not have thought it either necessary or politic to feign ignorance upon such a subject ; there was a time , —but no matter . In your present regenerate condition , when you look back—but for a very little way—into the former numbers of your publication ,, and reperuse those spicy and vigorous emanations of your unfettered genius which there abound , you must absolutely tremble with horror at the bare contemplation of your past hardihood and reckless daring : but thanks to the sweet influences of
Masonry or sometlmig else , we may now speak of you in the beautiful language of our immortal bard , and say , " Consideration like an angel came and whipp'd the offending Adam out of him . " As I hate all kinds of anonymous scribbling , be the matter of it flattery or abuse , flunkeyism or slander—I beg to subscribe myself , yours fraternally , WlIlTMOltE . 125 , Oxford Street , Oct 2 nd , 1858 .
NEW BRUNSWICK- TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGA 0 INJ 0 AND MASONIC MJEROft . Bear Sin and Brother , —In the Freemasons ' Magazine of the 2 nd lot June last , I notice two letters , written , or purporting to be written , by one Richard King > of Manchester , England , who no doubt , from the munbei'