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The Masonic Mirror.
alteration of some of tbe laws , you , Most Worshipful Grand Master , being in the chair , ruled that by that law there existed now no such power . Such being the existing state of the law , this is merely a declaratory motion to re-enact the power which formerly existed . This is the whole state of the case . The -lower which formerly existed , ancl which has been accidentally taken away , it is now declared shall re-exist at general meetings of subscribers . I may call attention to an illustration of the
inconvenience of there being no such power . If the Earl of Yarborough had died towards the end of February in the present year , it- would have been impossible for the institution to have appointed a new trustee until the month of June next year . For this reason that notice of motion for an alteration of laws at the annual general meetings must be given to the committee on the second Wednesday in February , brought forward at
the general meeting in May , and confirmed by the Grand Lodge in June ; and , therefore , however necessary it might have been that -there should be a trustee , 'it would have been impossible to alter that law except at the meeting in May next , which would be confirmed in June ; and thus from February in this year until June next year , in the present state of the law , we must have gone without a trustee . There is no reason why Grand Lodge should interfere with this matter . It is a rule which
affects the subscribers and the subscribers alone . It does not interfere in any way with the prerogatives of Grand Lodge , ancl therefore I hope Grand Lodge will confirm it ; and as the subscribers never interfere with the privileges of Grand Lodge , I hope the Grand Lodge will be jealous of interfering with the privileges of the subscriber- ! . I ask Grand Lodge to do as it would be done by in this case , and I may state that the subscribers at the general meeting have agreed to this return to
the old state of the law , and I think that Grand Lodge would be stepping out of its due course if it interfered with a matter which specially concerns the subscribers , ancl the subscribers alone . Bro . HOPWOOD , in reply , said he had not anticipated any opposition , and that Bro . Symonds had very clearly and forcibly expressed what he should like to have said with the same ability in the shape of a reply . The motion was then putand the Grand Master declared it
, carried by a large majority . Bro . HOPWOOD next proposed resolution 3— " That no motion for the creation , increase , or diminution of any salary , or for the grant of any money ( unless the object be for the payment of iond fide debts ) shall be entertained without notice thereof being given , at the meeting of the Committee preceding that on which it is intended to make such motion . " He said this ,
like the last motion , was one to which no opposition was anticipated . The object was quite clear , and it was not proposed because of anything which bad happened , but because it was believed that motions might be made at very small committees , when numbers of the members were absent engaged in business , and not expecting anything important to come on . This resolution would confer a great benefit upon the charity , and in no
respect be likely to militate against its interests . What we want is , that when propositions of this kind are coining on , we may have proper intimation of them , so that the minority of the committee may not carry anything against the wishes of the majority , and thus create both inconvenience and scandal . We must all feel how important such a resolution as this is , and I venture to say that I can hardly suppose that there will be any opposition to it in Grand Lodge . Bro . A . PERKINS , P . G . AV ., seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously .
THE BOARD OR BENEVOLENCE . ^ The GRAND SECRETARY read the report of the Board of Benevolence , whicli was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On coming to the grants recommended by the Board , Bro . H . G . WARREN suggested that these grants should not be made the subject of separate resolutions . Bro . SAVAGE said that each grant ought to be separately
proposed and voted . Two grants of £ 30 wero then voted to brethren of the Derwent Lodge , Hastings , and Lodge of Unanimity , Stockport . GENERAL PURPOSES REPORT . THE PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR ' GENERAL PURPOSES moved that the Report of that Board be taken as read , which Avas agreed to . It was then agreed that it be received ancl entered on the minutes .
THE PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR GENERAL PURPOSES said he should move a resolution upon which he . should make but few observations , as there was a general feeling amongst the Craft , as to the necessity of improving the Grand Lodge property . That most delicate question had been referred to various Committees , delayed from clay to day , from month to month , and he was sorry to say , from year to year . There were difficulties rising up whenever they attempted to grapple with
the subject ; but light was at last thrown upon the subject , and a report was produced by the Sub-Committee . That report of the Sub-Committee was discussed , and subsequently agreed to at a full meeting of the Board of General Purposes , and it was afterwards submitted to Grand Lodge for its approval . Although at their last meeting they had got the report , they had not got the plans , and many of the brethren were of opinion that the report should be referred back to
the Board , with instructions to have plans prepared . Then there was this difficulty , that as tho Board of General Purposes was a changing body , there was a general opinion amongst the Craft that a permanent Committee should be appointed to carry out these plans . He did not know that it was necessary for him then to go beyond the enunciation of a principle which they had contended for , and he gave all credit for good intentionsto promote the honour and interests of
, the Craft . Let them that might enunciate the principle that they should have a permanent instead of a changeable Committee , and the small details could be as well considered three months hence as then . He concluded by moving tbe following resolution : — - " That in the event of Grand Lodge agreeing to the alteration of Law 19 , page 107 , of the Pooh of Constitutions , as proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , a committee of seven members of Grand Lodge be appointed , with powers similar to those at present
possessed by this Board , so far as the same relate to the improvement and adaptation of tbe property of Grand Lodge in Great Queen-street , and that such committee have full power to call for all books , papers , deeds , documents , and accounts ; to obtain the advice of any persons , architects or others , ancl to cause such plans and estimates to be prepared as may seem to them expedient for the purpose of adopting a complete scheme for the improvement and adaptation of the said
propertsuby , ject to the approval of Grand Lodge . " Bro . H . LLOYD , P . G . D ., said , as ho wan convinced of the propriety of a permanent in preference to a changeable Committee , he had no hesitation in seconding the motion . He hoped they would have members on the Committee who were not pledged to any particular scheme , but would carry out the plans witli credit to themselvesand not occasion any great loss to their finances
, . Bro . HOPWOOD said it was important that they should have a proper Committee . He could not oppose a permanent Committee , as such was quite in accordance with his own views and feelings . Indeed his only feeling on the subject was , that in the appointment they should bave an independent Committee , who felt as he felt —( A laugh)— -and was ready to go into the subject . He did not think be had anything to retract , as be had
always entertained the highest regard for everything connected with the Masonic Craft , and felt that all should be done for the advancement of the property of the Craft , and in the most efficient and proper manner . All bis desire was , that there should be a proper Committee , and he would rather not be on that Committee , and should reserve any objections he might have out of respect to anything that might emanate from that Committee . The GRAND MASTER put the resolution , which was carried unanimously .
RETURN OR THE AA ^ ARRANT TO THE DEHEYSKIRE LODGE , NO . 163 . The books of this lodge having been lost , the warrant was withdrawn ; but a statement having been sent in , signed by fifteen members of the lodge , to the effect that they were unable to find the books , and were prepared to work the lodge properly in future , it was recommended by the Board of General Purposes that the suspension of this lodge be removed , and the
warrant returned to the lodge . The PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR GENERAL PURPOSES moved a resolution in accordance with this recommendation , which was agreed to unanimously .
ORIENTAL LODGE , NO . 983 , CONSTANTINOPLE . This was an appeal in the case of Bro . Lawrie by the lodge against the decision of the D . Prov . G . M . of Turkey , and the facts of the case were these : — -Bro Lawrie was one of the founders of the lodge , but had some difference of opinion with some
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The Masonic Mirror.
alteration of some of tbe laws , you , Most Worshipful Grand Master , being in the chair , ruled that by that law there existed now no such power . Such being the existing state of the law , this is merely a declaratory motion to re-enact the power which formerly existed . This is the whole state of the case . The -lower which formerly existed , ancl which has been accidentally taken away , it is now declared shall re-exist at general meetings of subscribers . I may call attention to an illustration of the
inconvenience of there being no such power . If the Earl of Yarborough had died towards the end of February in the present year , it- would have been impossible for the institution to have appointed a new trustee until the month of June next year . For this reason that notice of motion for an alteration of laws at the annual general meetings must be given to the committee on the second Wednesday in February , brought forward at
the general meeting in May , and confirmed by the Grand Lodge in June ; and , therefore , however necessary it might have been that -there should be a trustee , 'it would have been impossible to alter that law except at the meeting in May next , which would be confirmed in June ; and thus from February in this year until June next year , in the present state of the law , we must have gone without a trustee . There is no reason why Grand Lodge should interfere with this matter . It is a rule which
affects the subscribers and the subscribers alone . It does not interfere in any way with the prerogatives of Grand Lodge , ancl therefore I hope Grand Lodge will confirm it ; and as the subscribers never interfere with the privileges of Grand Lodge , I hope the Grand Lodge will be jealous of interfering with the privileges of the subscriber- ! . I ask Grand Lodge to do as it would be done by in this case , and I may state that the subscribers at the general meeting have agreed to this return to
the old state of the law , and I think that Grand Lodge would be stepping out of its due course if it interfered with a matter which specially concerns the subscribers , ancl the subscribers alone . Bro . HOPWOOD , in reply , said he had not anticipated any opposition , and that Bro . Symonds had very clearly and forcibly expressed what he should like to have said with the same ability in the shape of a reply . The motion was then putand the Grand Master declared it
, carried by a large majority . Bro . HOPWOOD next proposed resolution 3— " That no motion for the creation , increase , or diminution of any salary , or for the grant of any money ( unless the object be for the payment of iond fide debts ) shall be entertained without notice thereof being given , at the meeting of the Committee preceding that on which it is intended to make such motion . " He said this ,
like the last motion , was one to which no opposition was anticipated . The object was quite clear , and it was not proposed because of anything which bad happened , but because it was believed that motions might be made at very small committees , when numbers of the members were absent engaged in business , and not expecting anything important to come on . This resolution would confer a great benefit upon the charity , and in no
respect be likely to militate against its interests . What we want is , that when propositions of this kind are coining on , we may have proper intimation of them , so that the minority of the committee may not carry anything against the wishes of the majority , and thus create both inconvenience and scandal . We must all feel how important such a resolution as this is , and I venture to say that I can hardly suppose that there will be any opposition to it in Grand Lodge . Bro . A . PERKINS , P . G . AV ., seconded the motion , which was put and carried unanimously .
THE BOARD OR BENEVOLENCE . ^ The GRAND SECRETARY read the report of the Board of Benevolence , whicli was received and ordered to be entered on the minutes . On coming to the grants recommended by the Board , Bro . H . G . WARREN suggested that these grants should not be made the subject of separate resolutions . Bro . SAVAGE said that each grant ought to be separately
proposed and voted . Two grants of £ 30 wero then voted to brethren of the Derwent Lodge , Hastings , and Lodge of Unanimity , Stockport . GENERAL PURPOSES REPORT . THE PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR ' GENERAL PURPOSES moved that the Report of that Board be taken as read , which Avas agreed to . It was then agreed that it be received ancl entered on the minutes .
THE PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR GENERAL PURPOSES said he should move a resolution upon which he . should make but few observations , as there was a general feeling amongst the Craft , as to the necessity of improving the Grand Lodge property . That most delicate question had been referred to various Committees , delayed from clay to day , from month to month , and he was sorry to say , from year to year . There were difficulties rising up whenever they attempted to grapple with
the subject ; but light was at last thrown upon the subject , and a report was produced by the Sub-Committee . That report of the Sub-Committee was discussed , and subsequently agreed to at a full meeting of the Board of General Purposes , and it was afterwards submitted to Grand Lodge for its approval . Although at their last meeting they had got the report , they had not got the plans , and many of the brethren were of opinion that the report should be referred back to
the Board , with instructions to have plans prepared . Then there was this difficulty , that as tho Board of General Purposes was a changing body , there was a general opinion amongst the Craft that a permanent Committee should be appointed to carry out these plans . He did not know that it was necessary for him then to go beyond the enunciation of a principle which they had contended for , and he gave all credit for good intentionsto promote the honour and interests of
, the Craft . Let them that might enunciate the principle that they should have a permanent instead of a changeable Committee , and the small details could be as well considered three months hence as then . He concluded by moving tbe following resolution : — - " That in the event of Grand Lodge agreeing to the alteration of Law 19 , page 107 , of the Pooh of Constitutions , as proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , a committee of seven members of Grand Lodge be appointed , with powers similar to those at present
possessed by this Board , so far as the same relate to the improvement and adaptation of tbe property of Grand Lodge in Great Queen-street , and that such committee have full power to call for all books , papers , deeds , documents , and accounts ; to obtain the advice of any persons , architects or others , ancl to cause such plans and estimates to be prepared as may seem to them expedient for the purpose of adopting a complete scheme for the improvement and adaptation of the said
propertsuby , ject to the approval of Grand Lodge . " Bro . H . LLOYD , P . G . D ., said , as ho wan convinced of the propriety of a permanent in preference to a changeable Committee , he had no hesitation in seconding the motion . He hoped they would have members on the Committee who were not pledged to any particular scheme , but would carry out the plans witli credit to themselvesand not occasion any great loss to their finances
, . Bro . HOPWOOD said it was important that they should have a proper Committee . He could not oppose a permanent Committee , as such was quite in accordance with his own views and feelings . Indeed his only feeling on the subject was , that in the appointment they should bave an independent Committee , who felt as he felt —( A laugh)— -and was ready to go into the subject . He did not think be had anything to retract , as be had
always entertained the highest regard for everything connected with the Masonic Craft , and felt that all should be done for the advancement of the property of the Craft , and in the most efficient and proper manner . All bis desire was , that there should be a proper Committee , and he would rather not be on that Committee , and should reserve any objections he might have out of respect to anything that might emanate from that Committee . The GRAND MASTER put the resolution , which was carried unanimously .
RETURN OR THE AA ^ ARRANT TO THE DEHEYSKIRE LODGE , NO . 163 . The books of this lodge having been lost , the warrant was withdrawn ; but a statement having been sent in , signed by fifteen members of the lodge , to the effect that they were unable to find the books , and were prepared to work the lodge properly in future , it was recommended by the Board of General Purposes that the suspension of this lodge be removed , and the
warrant returned to the lodge . The PRESIDENT OR THE BOARD OR GENERAL PURPOSES moved a resolution in accordance with this recommendation , which was agreed to unanimously .
ORIENTAL LODGE , NO . 983 , CONSTANTINOPLE . This was an appeal in the case of Bro . Lawrie by the lodge against the decision of the D . Prov . G . M . of Turkey , and the facts of the case were these : — -Bro Lawrie was one of the founders of the lodge , but had some difference of opinion with some