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cretion in the discharge of the duties of his distinguished position , he should have thought fit at so interesting and agreeable a reunion to introduce subjects of controversy in a manner calculated to wound the susceptibilities of a large number of the brethren then assembled . That such was the result of Bro . Havers' remarks I unhesitatingly repeat ; aud so far
from any expression of " astonishment" having been manifested at the nature ol my reply , I can truthfully state , without egotism , that it was A ery warmly and cordially received ; and that on retiring I was " met with numerous congratulations , proving that my very imperfect attempt to defend the Orders attacked was not considered . " needless , " though I must myself demur to Bro . Havers' complimentary description of it as " elaborate . "
I readily concede to Bro . Havers the absence of intention to attack " the hi gher degrees , " but that he did take for a text a reference in the splendid oration recently delivered by V . W . Bro . Eev . A . P . A . Woodford , and proceed in a strain that vividly recalled certain passages in allusion to the same question in his speech from the chair of the " Stability Pestival "
last year , is incontestable . It may be with Bro . Havers , as with others of strong feelings and warm impulses , in treating of au unpalatable theme , zeal sometimes hurries the speaker beyond the bounds he had prescribed for himself . I am equally at a loss to knoAV Avhat " new degrees
have sprung into existence during the last year , " and , gratified by the assurance that Bro . Havers " felt ancl expressed respect for the Templars , " can only hope that a more intimate knowledge of the objects sought to be accomplished by the various orders and degrees counected Avith our ancient ancl valued
institution , may induce a similar feeling of respect from the members of one to the other , even if it fail in inducing approval , or securing unanimity of opinion . With all deference to Bro . Havers , whose views on any question are entitled to every respect and
attention , I must confess my inability to recognise anything unadvisable in my attempting—while responding for our magnificent charitable institutions—to recommend an observance in a peculiar manner in a brotherhood such as ours , of that charity which teaches us to bear and to forbear , and to view with indulgence ,
and to regard Avith kindness those differences of opinion which in all large bodies inevitably must have place . Nor can I accept unchallenged his reproof of my easily justifiable allusions at the banquet after the meeting of Grand Conclave , to which Bro . Havers takes exception . I am not only an advocate of charity
in its practical application , but I am a Masonic student aud inquirer , with a very exalted notion of Freemasoury generally , believing it capable of much higher efforts than it has yet made , but despairing of seeing those efforts result iu successful accomplishment until Ave have all thoroughly imbibed the true spirit of
unity and brotherly love . With those impressions , my remarks on the occasion in question were made ; with those impressions , uutinged by any unfriendly feeling towards any one , these lines are very hastily penned . I am , dear Sir and Brother ,
Yours very faithfully and fraternally , PEEDEKICK BINCKES London , May 30 th , 1864 .
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . The Doric Lodge of Instruction has removed to Bro . D . Scm-r ' s , Three Cranes , Mile-enc \ -voad , and meet every Friday evening , at eight o ' clock .
GRAND LODGE . QlTAETERLX COMJItTNICATIOl * . The quarterly meeting of Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , the Most AVorshipful the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , presiding , supported by Bros , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . G . M . ; Sir Lucius Curtis , Prov . G . M .
Hants ; A . Dobie , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham ; Col . Cole , S . G . AV . ; Sir John Ratcliffe , J . G . AV . ; the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Grand Chaplain ; Mclntyre , G . Reg . ; Llewellyn Evans , President of the Board of General Purposes ; the Grand Secretary ; J . R . Stebbing and Plucknett , S . G . D . ' s ; II . Maudslay , and J . Digbton , J . G . D . 's ;
Cockerell , G . Supt . of AVorks ; Albert W . AVoods , G . Dir . of Cers . ; T . Fenn , Assist . G . Dir of Cers . ; AV . Young , G . S . B . ; W . Earnfield , Assist . G . Sec ; Stimpson , G . Org . ; Dickie , G . Purst . ; Emmens , Assist . G . Purst . ; Payne , G . Tyler . There were also present the following Past Grand Officers : —Bros . Havers , P . G . W . ; Jennings , Hon . P . G . AV . ; Rev . J . Huyshe , P . G . Chap . ;
E . Roxburgh , P . G . Reg . ; S . B . Wilson , C . H . Gregory , J . Hervey , J . Savage , Captain Creaton , L . Crombie , Blake , Potter , J . Udnll , W . P . Scott , B . Head , J . N . Tompkins , Hopwood , and Phillips , P . G . D / s ; AValmisley , Hyde Pullen , Spiers , N . Bradford , C . Elkingfcon , and Empson , P . G . S . B . 's ; John Syinonds , and S . E . Nutt , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Adams , J . Smith , and
Brightling , P . G . Purst . ; the Master , P . M . ' s , and Wardens of tbe Grand Stewards Lodge , and the Masters , Wardens , and Past Masters of various other lodges . The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form and with solemn prayer .
THE LAST QUAHTEBLY Coiniui-iCATioir . The G . SECEETABY read the minutes of the quarterly communication of the 2 nd of March . The G . MASTER put them for confirmation , and they were unanimously confirmed .
THE GBAXD FESTIVAL The G . SECRETAEY next read the minutes of the Grand Festival of the 27 th of April , which , were also unanimously confirmed . BEO . D . R . FAKJSIEB , P . GEAJND PUIISUVIAN - . The G . MASTEB moved ' " That Bro . David Ross Farmer , late Grand Pursuivant , do take the rank and wear the clothing of a Past Grand Pursuivant . " The motion was put and unanimously agreed to .
BOARD OE GENERAL PHEPOSES . The following brethren were nominated to form the Board of General Purposes : — Bro . J . LI . Evans , President ; Bros . Mclntyre , AV . H . AVhite , J . R . Stebbing , J . Hervey , S . B . Wilson , A . AV . Woods , Capt . Creaton , Thos . Fenn , and J . Smith . The following were elected : —Bros . F . Bennoch , AV . M . No . . 1 ;
J . Consadine , AV . M . 9 ; G . Gurney , jun ., AV . M . 28 ; J . S . Pierce , AV . M . 33 ; Forster , W . M . 162 ; AV . H . Hubbard , W . M . 173 ; F . Beale , AV . M . 237 ; S . Tomkins , jun ., P . M . 2 ; F . Adlard , P . M . 7 ; Cox , P . M . 18 ; J . Savage , P . M . 19 ; Pullen , P . M . 46 ; Kennedy , P . M . 60 ; Clabon , P . M . 235 . There being no more candidates than vacancies .
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Correspondence.
cretion in the discharge of the duties of his distinguished position , he should have thought fit at so interesting and agreeable a reunion to introduce subjects of controversy in a manner calculated to wound the susceptibilities of a large number of the brethren then assembled . That such was the result of Bro . Havers' remarks I unhesitatingly repeat ; aud so far
from any expression of " astonishment" having been manifested at the nature ol my reply , I can truthfully state , without egotism , that it was A ery warmly and cordially received ; and that on retiring I was " met with numerous congratulations , proving that my very imperfect attempt to defend the Orders attacked was not considered . " needless , " though I must myself demur to Bro . Havers' complimentary description of it as " elaborate . "
I readily concede to Bro . Havers the absence of intention to attack " the hi gher degrees , " but that he did take for a text a reference in the splendid oration recently delivered by V . W . Bro . Eev . A . P . A . Woodford , and proceed in a strain that vividly recalled certain passages in allusion to the same question in his speech from the chair of the " Stability Pestival "
last year , is incontestable . It may be with Bro . Havers , as with others of strong feelings and warm impulses , in treating of au unpalatable theme , zeal sometimes hurries the speaker beyond the bounds he had prescribed for himself . I am equally at a loss to knoAV Avhat " new degrees
have sprung into existence during the last year , " and , gratified by the assurance that Bro . Havers " felt ancl expressed respect for the Templars , " can only hope that a more intimate knowledge of the objects sought to be accomplished by the various orders and degrees counected Avith our ancient ancl valued
institution , may induce a similar feeling of respect from the members of one to the other , even if it fail in inducing approval , or securing unanimity of opinion . With all deference to Bro . Havers , whose views on any question are entitled to every respect and
attention , I must confess my inability to recognise anything unadvisable in my attempting—while responding for our magnificent charitable institutions—to recommend an observance in a peculiar manner in a brotherhood such as ours , of that charity which teaches us to bear and to forbear , and to view with indulgence ,
and to regard Avith kindness those differences of opinion which in all large bodies inevitably must have place . Nor can I accept unchallenged his reproof of my easily justifiable allusions at the banquet after the meeting of Grand Conclave , to which Bro . Havers takes exception . I am not only an advocate of charity
in its practical application , but I am a Masonic student aud inquirer , with a very exalted notion of Freemasoury generally , believing it capable of much higher efforts than it has yet made , but despairing of seeing those efforts result iu successful accomplishment until Ave have all thoroughly imbibed the true spirit of
unity and brotherly love . With those impressions , my remarks on the occasion in question were made ; with those impressions , uutinged by any unfriendly feeling towards any one , these lines are very hastily penned . I am , dear Sir and Brother ,
Yours very faithfully and fraternally , PEEDEKICK BINCKES London , May 30 th , 1864 .
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . The Doric Lodge of Instruction has removed to Bro . D . Scm-r ' s , Three Cranes , Mile-enc \ -voad , and meet every Friday evening , at eight o ' clock .
GRAND LODGE . QlTAETERLX COMJItTNICATIOl * . The quarterly meeting of Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday , the Most AVorshipful the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , presiding , supported by Bros , the Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . G . M . ; Sir Lucius Curtis , Prov . G . M .
Hants ; A . Dobie , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Fawcett , Prov . G . M . Durham ; Col . Cole , S . G . AV . ; Sir John Ratcliffe , J . G . AV . ; the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Grand Chaplain ; Mclntyre , G . Reg . ; Llewellyn Evans , President of the Board of General Purposes ; the Grand Secretary ; J . R . Stebbing and Plucknett , S . G . D . ' s ; II . Maudslay , and J . Digbton , J . G . D . 's ;
Cockerell , G . Supt . of AVorks ; Albert W . AVoods , G . Dir . of Cers . ; T . Fenn , Assist . G . Dir of Cers . ; AV . Young , G . S . B . ; W . Earnfield , Assist . G . Sec ; Stimpson , G . Org . ; Dickie , G . Purst . ; Emmens , Assist . G . Purst . ; Payne , G . Tyler . There were also present the following Past Grand Officers : —Bros . Havers , P . G . W . ; Jennings , Hon . P . G . AV . ; Rev . J . Huyshe , P . G . Chap . ;
E . Roxburgh , P . G . Reg . ; S . B . Wilson , C . H . Gregory , J . Hervey , J . Savage , Captain Creaton , L . Crombie , Blake , Potter , J . Udnll , W . P . Scott , B . Head , J . N . Tompkins , Hopwood , and Phillips , P . G . D / s ; AValmisley , Hyde Pullen , Spiers , N . Bradford , C . Elkingfcon , and Empson , P . G . S . B . 's ; John Syinonds , and S . E . Nutt , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Adams , J . Smith , and
Brightling , P . G . Purst . ; the Master , P . M . ' s , and Wardens of tbe Grand Stewards Lodge , and the Masters , Wardens , and Past Masters of various other lodges . The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form and with solemn prayer .
THE LAST QUAHTEBLY Coiniui-iCATioir . The G . SECEETABY read the minutes of the quarterly communication of the 2 nd of March . The G . MASTER put them for confirmation , and they were unanimously confirmed .
THE GBAXD FESTIVAL The G . SECRETAEY next read the minutes of the Grand Festival of the 27 th of April , which , were also unanimously confirmed . BEO . D . R . FAKJSIEB , P . GEAJND PUIISUVIAN - . The G . MASTEB moved ' " That Bro . David Ross Farmer , late Grand Pursuivant , do take the rank and wear the clothing of a Past Grand Pursuivant . " The motion was put and unanimously agreed to .
BOARD OE GENERAL PHEPOSES . The following brethren were nominated to form the Board of General Purposes : — Bro . J . LI . Evans , President ; Bros . Mclntyre , AV . H . AVhite , J . R . Stebbing , J . Hervey , S . B . Wilson , A . AV . Woods , Capt . Creaton , Thos . Fenn , and J . Smith . The following were elected : —Bros . F . Bennoch , AV . M . No . . 1 ;
J . Consadine , AV . M . 9 ; G . Gurney , jun ., AV . M . 28 ; J . S . Pierce , AV . M . 33 ; Forster , W . M . 162 ; AV . H . Hubbard , W . M . 173 ; F . Beale , AV . M . 237 ; S . Tomkins , jun ., P . M . 2 ; F . Adlard , P . M . 7 ; Cox , P . M . 18 ; J . Savage , P . M . 19 ; Pullen , P . M . 46 ; Kennedy , P . M . 60 ; Clabon , P . M . 235 . There being no more candidates than vacancies .