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not this , thten , be one of Masonry ' s first and chiefost works , as it is one of her especial boasts , to effoct improvements in the dwellin a ' -ih i ^^ unborn , and by the lasting favour of the Great Mchlteet of the nniyer & e .
These ideas , which have been of late continually present to my mind , have been more vividly than ever called forth by the eminently suggestive remarks ! con ^ as one of the chief exponents of Masonic opinions , if you will , by according to this letter a place in are not many others in the Masonic body who would be willing to aid in a judicious and consistent extension of the working of the Graft .
I have the honour to remain , Faithfully and fraternally yours , Dec . 1 / 1858 . / K . A
THE MASONIC PROPERTY . TO THE EDITOR 0 ^^ Dear Sir and Bbother , —The prospect of the Freeinasohs Tavern being made available for the > use of the fraternity , apa ^ of the Graft , must afford the greatest satisfaction to Provincial Brethren ; and I venture to address you , to express a hope that the committee to whom the matter has been referred will take into their consideration the necessity of providing sleeping accommodation for country Brethren when they visit
London , whose attendance at the different festivals of the Order , and at Grand Lodge in particular , would be much more frequent if they could obtain beds at the place of meeting . Provincial Masons residing at the same distance from London as myself ( eighty miles ) , are put to considerable expense , of which sleeping accommodation is not an unimportant item , when attending Grand Lodge and the festivals , for the reason that hotel proprietors charge highly ( though not unfairly ) for beds to those who avail themselves of the accommodation of the hotel for sleeping purposes only .
During the current year I attended Grand Lodge twice , and one of the festivals , and the expenses I thereby incurred would have enabled me , with the sum I subscribe to the charities , to have become a life subscriber to one of them . ~~ ^ Our Worshipful Master , on the nomination of his Lodge , has undertaken the duties of a steward at the festival to be held 26 th January next , in aid
of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , and it is debated whether the Institution will not be best served by our being absent from the festival , and putting our names down on his list as subscribers and donors for the sum of what our expenses will amount to if we attend . This doubtless will swell the amount of his list , but will it be so respectful as our accompanying him ? I think not ; and I am desirous of doing all that my means will admit of for our aged Brethren , and at the
same time I wish to show respect for my Worshipful Master . To do both will , as you are aware , leave but little change out of a £ 5 note under present circumstances ; but if one could obtain a bed at the place where the festival is held at a moderate price , I do not think such a question would arise . The convenience of refreshment and reading rooms to country Brethren is as nothing compared with sleeping accommodation , from the fact of our meetings being usually held of an evening .
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G011esfoidei6e
not this , thten , be one of Masonry ' s first and chiefost works , as it is one of her especial boasts , to effoct improvements in the dwellin a ' -ih i ^^ unborn , and by the lasting favour of the Great Mchlteet of the nniyer & e .
These ideas , which have been of late continually present to my mind , have been more vividly than ever called forth by the eminently suggestive remarks ! con ^ as one of the chief exponents of Masonic opinions , if you will , by according to this letter a place in are not many others in the Masonic body who would be willing to aid in a judicious and consistent extension of the working of the Graft .
I have the honour to remain , Faithfully and fraternally yours , Dec . 1 / 1858 . / K . A
THE MASONIC PROPERTY . TO THE EDITOR 0 ^^ Dear Sir and Bbother , —The prospect of the Freeinasohs Tavern being made available for the > use of the fraternity , apa ^ of the Graft , must afford the greatest satisfaction to Provincial Brethren ; and I venture to address you , to express a hope that the committee to whom the matter has been referred will take into their consideration the necessity of providing sleeping accommodation for country Brethren when they visit
London , whose attendance at the different festivals of the Order , and at Grand Lodge in particular , would be much more frequent if they could obtain beds at the place of meeting . Provincial Masons residing at the same distance from London as myself ( eighty miles ) , are put to considerable expense , of which sleeping accommodation is not an unimportant item , when attending Grand Lodge and the festivals , for the reason that hotel proprietors charge highly ( though not unfairly ) for beds to those who avail themselves of the accommodation of the hotel for sleeping purposes only .
During the current year I attended Grand Lodge twice , and one of the festivals , and the expenses I thereby incurred would have enabled me , with the sum I subscribe to the charities , to have become a life subscriber to one of them . ~~ ^ Our Worshipful Master , on the nomination of his Lodge , has undertaken the duties of a steward at the festival to be held 26 th January next , in aid
of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , and it is debated whether the Institution will not be best served by our being absent from the festival , and putting our names down on his list as subscribers and donors for the sum of what our expenses will amount to if we attend . This doubtless will swell the amount of his list , but will it be so respectful as our accompanying him ? I think not ; and I am desirous of doing all that my means will admit of for our aged Brethren , and at the
same time I wish to show respect for my Worshipful Master . To do both will , as you are aware , leave but little change out of a £ 5 note under present circumstances ; but if one could obtain a bed at the place where the festival is held at a moderate price , I do not think such a question would arise . The convenience of refreshment and reading rooms to country Brethren is as nothing compared with sleeping accommodation , from the fact of our meetings being usually held of an evening .