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Northumberland . — "P . M . —We reply to your inquiries seriatim . 1 . It is to be regretted that the perhaps too frequent admissions by eourtesy to the performance of duties in Lodge , of other than the constituted officers for the discharge of such functions , has obscured , and in some instances , violated the proper legal method of observance . By courtesy , the matter referred to in your first question is frequently allowed , but as to legality , Dr . Oliver ' s opinion is right .
2 . The Book of Constitutions allows a W . M . to delegate his authority to a Warden , but there is no doubt , though under such circumstances the Warden occupies the place to the right of . the Master , the rule was the result of original laxity and abuse . Common sense points out that the S . W . and J . W . are representatives of the Master , whose office they fill if he be absent ; if , however , he be present and capable , he is legally bound to discharge his own duty . 3 . During his absence , the Warden , S . or J ., may discharge the functions of W . M . ; the rule being that no hindrance be allowed to the carrying out the duties of the Lodge .
4 . This is constantly done , but it is not legal ; let common sense , step in , and suggest the endless abuses to which it has given and would give rise . If Masons , especially those who take upon themselves the management of Lodges , bore in mind the late Duke of Wellington ' s principle , never to assume a profession or office , without making himself master of every detail belonging to it , we should have the path of duty simple and uniform , and not tesselated with divers colours of abuse . Your observation , therefore , that the W . M . or P . M . are the only proper persons to perform the duties alluded to , is just and sensible .
The covers can be obtained as usual from Bros . Spencer or Boutledge , through any local bookseller for the Quarterly Volume ; and they will be provided also for the Monthly . Pray draw attention , wherever you can , to the notices in this month's number .
Templar Decree . —" Quidvis . "—We beg to refer you to the reply given in the March Number , in respect of this question , and repeat what is there stated , without entering upon the diversity of opinion entertained on the subject , that none but those who have advanced higher than B . A ., get on well in Masonry amongst foreigners . Halifax . — "M . M . "—Of course your O . B . prevents the adoption of such proceeding .
Truro . — " Inquirer . " —Many Brethren are of your opinion ,-, that the office should be made quadrennial at furthest , subject to re-election , of course , any suggestion of this kind would be strenuously opposed by some , but that is no reason why it should not be made , if advantageous . Cheltenham . — " Charity . "—No doubt the excellent Brother you mention would rather eat the bread of industry , and as he has hitherto employed his time in the study of such subjects , let him send articles upon them to us , for which we shall be happy to remunerate him , to the utmost of our power . Good papess upon architecture , antiquities , travels , national customs , will be acceptable ,
and as the Magazine rises , so will the remuneration of the contributors ; but we are ready now to pay all who aid us , and if attention be paid by the Tilers to our offer , much money could be realized by each member , with small trouble to himself , and great benefit to the Craft .
Taunton . — " P . P . G . W . "—Accept our best thanks for your kind communication , which came late , but was still in time for insertion . We will see about giving in our May number what you require , but it is too late this month . Prospectuses are in course of issue through England and Wales , to the booksellers , which we trust will render the supply of Magazines more punctual ; but
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Northumberland . — "P . M . —We reply to your inquiries seriatim . 1 . It is to be regretted that the perhaps too frequent admissions by eourtesy to the performance of duties in Lodge , of other than the constituted officers for the discharge of such functions , has obscured , and in some instances , violated the proper legal method of observance . By courtesy , the matter referred to in your first question is frequently allowed , but as to legality , Dr . Oliver ' s opinion is right .
2 . The Book of Constitutions allows a W . M . to delegate his authority to a Warden , but there is no doubt , though under such circumstances the Warden occupies the place to the right of . the Master , the rule was the result of original laxity and abuse . Common sense points out that the S . W . and J . W . are representatives of the Master , whose office they fill if he be absent ; if , however , he be present and capable , he is legally bound to discharge his own duty . 3 . During his absence , the Warden , S . or J ., may discharge the functions of W . M . ; the rule being that no hindrance be allowed to the carrying out the duties of the Lodge .
4 . This is constantly done , but it is not legal ; let common sense , step in , and suggest the endless abuses to which it has given and would give rise . If Masons , especially those who take upon themselves the management of Lodges , bore in mind the late Duke of Wellington ' s principle , never to assume a profession or office , without making himself master of every detail belonging to it , we should have the path of duty simple and uniform , and not tesselated with divers colours of abuse . Your observation , therefore , that the W . M . or P . M . are the only proper persons to perform the duties alluded to , is just and sensible .
The covers can be obtained as usual from Bros . Spencer or Boutledge , through any local bookseller for the Quarterly Volume ; and they will be provided also for the Monthly . Pray draw attention , wherever you can , to the notices in this month's number .
Templar Decree . —" Quidvis . "—We beg to refer you to the reply given in the March Number , in respect of this question , and repeat what is there stated , without entering upon the diversity of opinion entertained on the subject , that none but those who have advanced higher than B . A ., get on well in Masonry amongst foreigners . Halifax . — "M . M . "—Of course your O . B . prevents the adoption of such proceeding .
Truro . — " Inquirer . " —Many Brethren are of your opinion ,-, that the office should be made quadrennial at furthest , subject to re-election , of course , any suggestion of this kind would be strenuously opposed by some , but that is no reason why it should not be made , if advantageous . Cheltenham . — " Charity . "—No doubt the excellent Brother you mention would rather eat the bread of industry , and as he has hitherto employed his time in the study of such subjects , let him send articles upon them to us , for which we shall be happy to remunerate him , to the utmost of our power . Good papess upon architecture , antiquities , travels , national customs , will be acceptable ,
and as the Magazine rises , so will the remuneration of the contributors ; but we are ready now to pay all who aid us , and if attention be paid by the Tilers to our offer , much money could be realized by each member , with small trouble to himself , and great benefit to the Craft .
Taunton . — " P . P . G . W . "—Accept our best thanks for your kind communication , which came late , but was still in time for insertion . We will see about giving in our May number what you require , but it is too late this month . Prospectuses are in course of issue through England and Wales , to the booksellers , which we trust will render the supply of Magazines more punctual ; but