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whether , in the scheme which they will have to consider , it will be desirable to proceed only with the view of providing fitting and appropriate accommodation , to be devoted solely and exclusively to Masonic purposes , which would absorb only a part of the present property and
may eventuate in the sacrifice of some portion of the income receivable for General Pwrposes- ^ ov whether such scheme shall embrace not only the arrangements above described , but also include very much improved tavern accommodation , to which the puMie shall be admitted as heretofore .
Beceiving such instructions , the Board will apply themselves with all diligence towards carrying out the objects in view , and in the preparation of such a scheme as may appear practicable to them ; and will take especial care that the subject shall be brought fully under the cognizance of the Brethren generally , in order that their opinions shall be fully ascertained , and have their due weight in deterlnining any plan which the Board may think it desirable to submit for the consideration of Grand Lodge . TheBoard also report that the new edition of the Constitutions is now ready . Here follows the Cash Account ,.
( Signed ) John Havers , Freemasons' Hall , Uth November , 1858 . President . THE REPORT OF THE COEONLkli BOARD . To the United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Colonial Board beg to report that , in pursuance of the resolution of Grand Lodge of the 1 st September last , they have taken into consideration the memorial from the District Provincial Grand Lodge of Victoria , praying for a reduction ot the fees payable to the Grand Lodge of England for registration and certificates .
From the date of the memorial , and other circumstances , the Board are of opinion that the law recently passed by the Grand Lodge of England , by which the fees , as regards Lodges in the colonies and foreign parts , are very considerably reduced . had not come to the knowledge of the Brethren in "Victoria when the memorial was drawn up ; more especially as the sum which appears to be proposed by the memorialists to be paid for registry and certificate differs but little from what , after the careful consideration of Grand Lodge , has been fixed as the amount to
be paid by Lodges in the colonies and foreign parts , namely , Is . 6 d ., which sum includes Grand Lodge certificate . The Board recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed to communicate with the Prov . Grand Lodge of Victoria on the subject of the memorial , and to direct their attention to the recent reduction in amount of fees payable for registry and certificate above referred to . John Ll . Evans , President . Freemasons Hall , London , Wtli November , 1858 .
Resolution of the Committee of Management of the Boyal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , acknowledging the additional grant of 200 ? . per annum made by Grand Lodge on the 1 st September . Memorial of Bro . Alexander Barrie Armour , Lodge of Hope , No . 901 , Launceston , praying for a fresh investigation into the circumstances which led to his expulsion from Masonry by the Prov . Grand Lodge of Tasmania ;
NOTICES OF MOTION . By W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon . " That this Grand Lodge views with regret the tone of the letters dated the ! 10 th June and 12 th August respectively , and addressed b y the Grand Secretary to the K . W . Bro . Harington , late Prov . G . M . of Quebec . " By W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , P . M ., No . 11 . " That it is inexpedient to publish the discussions in Grand Lodge in the printed minutes of proceedings of the quarterly communications as issued front the Grand S ecretary ' ^ office / '
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whether , in the scheme which they will have to consider , it will be desirable to proceed only with the view of providing fitting and appropriate accommodation , to be devoted solely and exclusively to Masonic purposes , which would absorb only a part of the present property and
may eventuate in the sacrifice of some portion of the income receivable for General Pwrposes- ^ ov whether such scheme shall embrace not only the arrangements above described , but also include very much improved tavern accommodation , to which the puMie shall be admitted as heretofore .
Beceiving such instructions , the Board will apply themselves with all diligence towards carrying out the objects in view , and in the preparation of such a scheme as may appear practicable to them ; and will take especial care that the subject shall be brought fully under the cognizance of the Brethren generally , in order that their opinions shall be fully ascertained , and have their due weight in deterlnining any plan which the Board may think it desirable to submit for the consideration of Grand Lodge . TheBoard also report that the new edition of the Constitutions is now ready . Here follows the Cash Account ,.
( Signed ) John Havers , Freemasons' Hall , Uth November , 1858 . President . THE REPORT OF THE COEONLkli BOARD . To the United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Colonial Board beg to report that , in pursuance of the resolution of Grand Lodge of the 1 st September last , they have taken into consideration the memorial from the District Provincial Grand Lodge of Victoria , praying for a reduction ot the fees payable to the Grand Lodge of England for registration and certificates .
From the date of the memorial , and other circumstances , the Board are of opinion that the law recently passed by the Grand Lodge of England , by which the fees , as regards Lodges in the colonies and foreign parts , are very considerably reduced . had not come to the knowledge of the Brethren in "Victoria when the memorial was drawn up ; more especially as the sum which appears to be proposed by the memorialists to be paid for registry and certificate differs but little from what , after the careful consideration of Grand Lodge , has been fixed as the amount to
be paid by Lodges in the colonies and foreign parts , namely , Is . 6 d ., which sum includes Grand Lodge certificate . The Board recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed to communicate with the Prov . Grand Lodge of Victoria on the subject of the memorial , and to direct their attention to the recent reduction in amount of fees payable for registry and certificate above referred to . John Ll . Evans , President . Freemasons Hall , London , Wtli November , 1858 .
Resolution of the Committee of Management of the Boyal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , acknowledging the additional grant of 200 ? . per annum made by Grand Lodge on the 1 st September . Memorial of Bro . Alexander Barrie Armour , Lodge of Hope , No . 901 , Launceston , praying for a fresh investigation into the circumstances which led to his expulsion from Masonry by the Prov . Grand Lodge of Tasmania ;
NOTICES OF MOTION . By W . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon . " That this Grand Lodge views with regret the tone of the letters dated the ! 10 th June and 12 th August respectively , and addressed b y the Grand Secretary to the K . W . Bro . Harington , late Prov . G . M . of Quebec . " By W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , P . M ., No . 11 . " That it is inexpedient to publish the discussions in Grand Lodge in the printed minutes of proceedings of the quarterly communications as issued front the Grand S ecretary ' ^ office / '