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124 . Contrary to usual custom , the numbers polled by the unsuccessful candidates were not announced .
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES . Bro . Clarke , G . Sec ., then read the report of the Board of GeneraT ^ Purposes , which has already been printed in this journal , pp . D 85-7 . Bro . Havers then moved that the report be received , and entered on the minutes .
Bro . Roxburgh , G . Beg ; , havmg seconded the motion , it was carried oiem . con . Bro . Havers next moved that Bros . Thoma ^ ^ Lodges then numbered 31 and 466 > lliiverpool , and who had been suspended since March , 1823 , be restored to their Masonic privileges . This motion having been duly seconded , was unanimously agreed to .
THE PROPERTY OF THE CRAET . Bro . Haters— - " Brethren , at this late period of the evening it is impossible that I can go into all the particulars ^ and place before Grand Lodge all the > papers which I shall feel it necessary to place before them previous to asking their decision on this important question . First of all it is most desirable that in coming to a decision we should have the fullest discussion of a matter which involves the
gravest interests to Masonry , This is a question which is important iii itself , and which has long engaged the attention , not only of myself ^ but of older Masons than I am . It raises the question as to whether it may hot be worth our while to devote this place wholly to Masonic uses . This Grand Lodge has a right to demand at the hands of the Board of General Purposes some of the details , and with respect to the first i ^ esolution there can be but little difficultyik
( That it Is desirable that the freehold property now belonging , to the Society , or such part thereof as may be necessary , shall be devoted exclusively to Masonic purposes . " iC What is our present position' ? We possess a whole block of premises , beginning with Bacons Hotel , and reaching to No . 59 , forming an immense frontage . At the present time we reserve to our exclusive use the Temple , and the Grand Secretary ' s of this
office ; we also retain the partial use room , that is to say we use it on an average seven times a year . For the rest of the year Masons are shut out , and the public have the advantage of it . We use the temple four or five times a year . We can have greater accommodation , and we ought to have it . We ought to have a Masonic library ; the Craft requires it , and it is only consistent with the position we wish to occupy , not alone as a mere charitable and social institution , but as an intellectual and scientific body . There ought to
be a place where Brethren m London or from the country could go for study , for instruction , or for Masonic purposes—a place where our country brethren might procure refreshments , and be received , and not find their way into this room . it the very last minute , when the proceedings of the Grand Lodge have already commenced . There is no doubt that we can have this without any question arising as to its practicability . Our present position will enable us to have these matters at any rate , without going any . further . My own feeling is that
the first resolution involves that . Next comes the question as to whether the property should be devoted exclusively to Masonic purposes , in a manner which may eventuate in the sacrifice of some portion of our income , and whether the scheme shall embrace not only these arrangements , but also improved tavern accommodation . We desire that Grand Lodge may have the question fully before them . We shall state every fact to enable you to arrive at a correct decision ,
without blinking any part of it . The question is , then .,, " tavern or no tavernV I wish to offend no man's prejudices . You will have to give us instructions whether you will have a tavern here , or whether you will have this building , H practicable , devoted exclusively to Masonic uses . We must put you in possession of such facts as shall enable you to come to a conclusion as to whether this is possible and desirable . Let me therefore first state—throwing overboard , for the moment , and leaving out of consideration the tavern property—we derive from it
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Tie Ii So Nic Mill Or
124 . Contrary to usual custom , the numbers polled by the unsuccessful candidates were not announced .
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES . Bro . Clarke , G . Sec ., then read the report of the Board of GeneraT ^ Purposes , which has already been printed in this journal , pp . D 85-7 . Bro . Havers then moved that the report be received , and entered on the minutes .
Bro . Roxburgh , G . Beg ; , havmg seconded the motion , it was carried oiem . con . Bro . Havers next moved that Bros . Thoma ^ ^ Lodges then numbered 31 and 466 > lliiverpool , and who had been suspended since March , 1823 , be restored to their Masonic privileges . This motion having been duly seconded , was unanimously agreed to .
THE PROPERTY OF THE CRAET . Bro . Haters— - " Brethren , at this late period of the evening it is impossible that I can go into all the particulars ^ and place before Grand Lodge all the > papers which I shall feel it necessary to place before them previous to asking their decision on this important question . First of all it is most desirable that in coming to a decision we should have the fullest discussion of a matter which involves the
gravest interests to Masonry , This is a question which is important iii itself , and which has long engaged the attention , not only of myself ^ but of older Masons than I am . It raises the question as to whether it may hot be worth our while to devote this place wholly to Masonic uses . This Grand Lodge has a right to demand at the hands of the Board of General Purposes some of the details , and with respect to the first i ^ esolution there can be but little difficultyik
( That it Is desirable that the freehold property now belonging , to the Society , or such part thereof as may be necessary , shall be devoted exclusively to Masonic purposes . " iC What is our present position' ? We possess a whole block of premises , beginning with Bacons Hotel , and reaching to No . 59 , forming an immense frontage . At the present time we reserve to our exclusive use the Temple , and the Grand Secretary ' s of this
office ; we also retain the partial use room , that is to say we use it on an average seven times a year . For the rest of the year Masons are shut out , and the public have the advantage of it . We use the temple four or five times a year . We can have greater accommodation , and we ought to have it . We ought to have a Masonic library ; the Craft requires it , and it is only consistent with the position we wish to occupy , not alone as a mere charitable and social institution , but as an intellectual and scientific body . There ought to
be a place where Brethren m London or from the country could go for study , for instruction , or for Masonic purposes—a place where our country brethren might procure refreshments , and be received , and not find their way into this room . it the very last minute , when the proceedings of the Grand Lodge have already commenced . There is no doubt that we can have this without any question arising as to its practicability . Our present position will enable us to have these matters at any rate , without going any . further . My own feeling is that
the first resolution involves that . Next comes the question as to whether the property should be devoted exclusively to Masonic purposes , in a manner which may eventuate in the sacrifice of some portion of our income , and whether the scheme shall embrace not only these arrangements , but also improved tavern accommodation . We desire that Grand Lodge may have the question fully before them . We shall state every fact to enable you to arrive at a correct decision ,
without blinking any part of it . The question is , then .,, " tavern or no tavernV I wish to offend no man's prejudices . You will have to give us instructions whether you will have a tavern here , or whether you will have this building , H practicable , devoted exclusively to Masonic uses . We must put you in possession of such facts as shall enable you to come to a conclusion as to whether this is possible and desirable . Let me therefore first state—throwing overboard , for the moment , and leaving out of consideration the tavern property—we derive from it