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Corresfoidence,
all , more especially on those not in the frequent habit of attending such meetings-whilst at the baiiquet ^ president of the evening Mfilled his duties in the chair , justly called forth
the plaudits of the Bretto beautiful and truthful an exposition of our duties as Masons ,, so eloquently or so successfully delivered , notwithstariffing the attempts at interruption made by a few . It could not fail to strike me as a great pity that some three or four Brethren , whose names I could mention , should have
endeavoured to create confusion and to interrupt the president in the way they did , by prolonging to an unreasonable extent the applause which was heartily given by all others in the Hall . That they failed in their object is not to be wondered at ; , for in a good cause , enunciating great truths , the Worshipful president was not likely to be deterred by the idle sneers of the few to whom those truths seem to be unpalatable . It is scarcely worth while to notice this petty display of ill feeling , pitiable a ^
was ; still I cannot help remarking that , if Brethren can never manage to leave their cherished spleen at home , it wotdd be better they remained there to mirse it . I , for one , derived great pleasure and instruction from what I heard both in the Lodge room and the Hall . Were the principles laid before us more frequently reduced : to practice in our private Lodges , you will , I think , agree with me , sir , that we should all become better men and worthier Masons . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , Nov . 27 tli , 1858 . P . M .
THE MASONIC CHARITIES
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir . ano Brother , —I . have just been reading in your number of to-day the account of the recent proceedings of the Pro . Grand Lodge of Devonshire ; and while one can derive nothing but satisfaction from witnessing the zeal displayed in behalf of our charities , and cannot but admire the spirit evinced by the Brethren of that province in their desire to be up and doing , 1
am not without apprehension that the advocacy of local institutions with objects similar to those attained by institutions already in existence , and situate in the neighbourhood of the metropolis , will very considerably militate against the success of the movement lately organized with a view to procure increased support to the latter—by means of which it was hoped their accommodation might be enlarged and their efficiency improved .
These institutions , be it remembered , are in no other respect local " than as regards their position . The benefits they afford are universal in their application , and the returns and information recently laid before the Craft convincingly demonstrate that our country Brethren have no reason to complain of any neglect of their claims . The condition of prosperity at which our schools have arrived has been the growth of years , fostered by
the resources of the entire Craft , and assisted by the contributions of Grand Lodge . To fully develope their advantages has been , and is , the chief end and aim of those more immediately connected with their management , who can best tell how ceaseless is the care and anxiety incidental , to their endeavours . If the Avishes and intentions expressed by Brethren in various provinces Jx ? carried into effect , this anxiety must be materially increased ;
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Corresfoidence,
all , more especially on those not in the frequent habit of attending such meetings-whilst at the baiiquet ^ president of the evening Mfilled his duties in the chair , justly called forth
the plaudits of the Bretto beautiful and truthful an exposition of our duties as Masons ,, so eloquently or so successfully delivered , notwithstariffing the attempts at interruption made by a few . It could not fail to strike me as a great pity that some three or four Brethren , whose names I could mention , should have
endeavoured to create confusion and to interrupt the president in the way they did , by prolonging to an unreasonable extent the applause which was heartily given by all others in the Hall . That they failed in their object is not to be wondered at ; , for in a good cause , enunciating great truths , the Worshipful president was not likely to be deterred by the idle sneers of the few to whom those truths seem to be unpalatable . It is scarcely worth while to notice this petty display of ill feeling , pitiable a ^
was ; still I cannot help remarking that , if Brethren can never manage to leave their cherished spleen at home , it wotdd be better they remained there to mirse it . I , for one , derived great pleasure and instruction from what I heard both in the Lodge room and the Hall . Were the principles laid before us more frequently reduced : to practice in our private Lodges , you will , I think , agree with me , sir , that we should all become better men and worthier Masons . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , Nov . 27 tli , 1858 . P . M .
THE MASONIC CHARITIES
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir . ano Brother , —I . have just been reading in your number of to-day the account of the recent proceedings of the Pro . Grand Lodge of Devonshire ; and while one can derive nothing but satisfaction from witnessing the zeal displayed in behalf of our charities , and cannot but admire the spirit evinced by the Brethren of that province in their desire to be up and doing , 1
am not without apprehension that the advocacy of local institutions with objects similar to those attained by institutions already in existence , and situate in the neighbourhood of the metropolis , will very considerably militate against the success of the movement lately organized with a view to procure increased support to the latter—by means of which it was hoped their accommodation might be enlarged and their efficiency improved .
These institutions , be it remembered , are in no other respect local " than as regards their position . The benefits they afford are universal in their application , and the returns and information recently laid before the Craft convincingly demonstrate that our country Brethren have no reason to complain of any neglect of their claims . The condition of prosperity at which our schools have arrived has been the growth of years , fostered by
the resources of the entire Craft , and assisted by the contributions of Grand Lodge . To fully develope their advantages has been , and is , the chief end and aim of those more immediately connected with their management , who can best tell how ceaseless is the care and anxiety incidental , to their endeavours . If the Avishes and intentions expressed by Brethren in various provinces Jx ? carried into effect , this anxiety must be materially increased ;