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The Masonic Mirror.
Bro . STEBBIXG wished to call attention to the fact that so important a matter as this did not appear on the business paper . Had it so appeared some efforts might have perhaps been made to prevent the erasure . The GKAND S ECRETARY stated that the whole of the lodges had been repeatedly written to—they had been summoned to show cause why they should not be erased—then peremptorily summoned—and then six months allowed them . Many of the
letters had been returned through the post , the lodges not bein ° - to he found ; in other cases letters had been received , stating that the lodges had ceased to exist , and in others that there was no chance of resuscitating them . Bro . SAVAGE , P . G . D ., thought the list ought to be read , as they might , perhaps , be astonished to find a lodge to which some of them belongederased .
, The GUARD SECBETABY . —They are all foreign lodges . The motion was then put and carried , Bro . STUBBING protesting against a vote being taken upon any subject which did not appear on the business paper . The minutes of the Special Grand Lodge of the 8 th January were confirmed .
ELECTION OE GEAND MASTEE . Bro . GBEENHALGH ( NO . 4 ) , said on the last occasion it fell to his lot to place the M . W . Grand Master in nomination for reelection , and it now followed as a natural sequence that he should propose that the noble Lord be elected , and he had great pleasure in performing that duty . Everyone knew the value of the services of the noble Lord to Grand Lodge and the Craft , for he had been before them not one or two yearsbut seventeen
, years , and always met with the approbation of his brethren . ( Cheers . ) The high qualities of the noble lord not only as a nobleman and a gentleman , but as a Mason , entitled him to their support and confidence . ( Cheers . ) He would not attempt to eulogise the noble Lord . His Lordship had had many trying duties to fulfil , and on every occasion he was satisfied the brethren cheerfully acquiesced in his decisions , knowing the
conscientiousness by which they were dictated . He now asked them to unanimously re-elect the M . W . Grand Master . Bro . NICHOLAS BHADEOKD seconded the resolution , which was unanimously carried . The M . W . GBAND MASTEE having been saluted in ancient form , said he could not find terms adequately to express to the ¦ brethren his feelings upon again being unanimously re-elected to the high position of Grand Master of the Freemasons of England .
That was the eighteenth time they had done him the honour of electing him to that high position . He felt proud that he still retained their confidence , and assured them that he would continue to endeavour , as he had hitherto done , to promote tie best interests of the Craft , and preserve the ancient landmarks of their Order . He was proud to feel that he still held their good opinions , and having unanimously re-elected him as their Grand Master , he could only repeat that in the performance of his duties lie would endeavour that there should be nothing wanting to give them satisfaction . ( Applause . )
RE-ELECTION-OE GEAND TEEASUEEE . On the motion of Bro . Nicholas , Bradford , seconded by Bro . Johnson , Bro . Samuel Tomkins ( Willis , Pereival , . and Co . ) , was re-elected Grand Treasurer . TESTIMONIAL TO BEO . HAVEES , P . G . D . The GBAND SECBETABY , at the desire of the Grand Master , then read the following notice of motion : —
" That with the view of conveying to the Worshipful Bro . Havers a substantial and permanent record of the estimation by the Craft at large of his long and valuable services on behalf of the Masonic body , already acknowledged by the unanimous and cordial vote of Grand Lodge , the sum of five hundred guineas should be applied from the Fund of General Purposes to purchase , under the regulations of the . respective institutions , the
privilege of nominating one child as a member of each of the Masonic schools , so as always to have one nominee receiving the benefits of the Institutions during the life of the nominor ; and that such privilege be presented by Grand Lodge to the W . Bro . Havers , as the mode which the experience of Grand Lodge suggests to it will be most acceptable to -his warm heart and charitable inclinations , and as evincing its grateful recognition of the important benefits resulting to the society of Freemasonry
from its unwearied exertions and perseverance . " The M . W . GitA-isD MASYEB , said he had given the notice of motion just read in consequence of his belief that it was the sincere desire of the Craft to mark the sense which they
entertained of the services or Bro . Havers , as shown by the vote of thanks Grand Lodge had passed to him . He believed that it would be acceptable to the Craft and Grand Lodge for him to move a resolution such as that of which he had given notice , and although he had not altered his opinion on the subject he would , briefly inform them why he had determined to alter the course which he had proposed to himself . He had given the notice ' being sure that Grand Lodge duly appreciated the services of
Bro . Havers , and how great must have been his sacrifice could only be estimated when they recollected the large practice which Bro . Havers enjoyed in the profession of which he was so distinguished a member . He had given the notice as a delicate way of marking their sense of Bro . Havers' services ( Cheers ) whilst they at the same time benefitted the Charities in which he knew their worthy brother took a deep interest . He had had no communication with Bro . Haversand he was not
aware—, indeed he was certain that that brother knew nothing about the resolution until it appeared in print—and he ( the noble lord ) received the letter , which he was then about to read , only the previous day : — "M . W . Grand Master , "I am most deeply sensible of your kindness and consideration in bringing forward the motion of which yon have given notice
for this evening , and if I venture to raise an objection to its being carried out , I would entreat your Lordship and Grand Lodge to believe that it is impossible I could do sofrom any ungracious feeling towards those who have shown me so much indulgence . That it is not from any desire to dictate to my brethren , and most certainly not because I am not deeply graceful for the compliment which is intended to be conveyed to me in such delicate and graceful terms .
" I entertain a conscientious objection to the lavish and indiscriminate proposal of testimonials which has been common of late . I am informed that Grand Lodge has already , by an unanimous vote , been pleased to recognise my services , with that recognition I am amply repaid and satisfied . I think it unwise to establish , or confirm a precedent , that every man who readers service ( and it is the duty of us all to give our services , ) should expect to receive more than the thanks of his brethren —their thanks , especially if accompanied by their good feeling
and regard , are a sufficient reward . I have worked for none other , and I should be sorry indeed that there should in after times , be even a . loop hole for a suspicion to the contrary . " But my Lord , there is another and a much graver reason , in order to explain which I must beg your permission to refer to another topic . " I look with a very jealous eye upon any proposition which at the present time will have the effect of trenching upon our Fund
for General Purposes . "It appears to me that Masons have now cast upon them a solemn and sacred duty to perform towards that Order , for which we all profess so much reverence and respect . We have , now an opportunity to raise the status of English Freemasonry , which , if neglected , will not occur again in . our lifetime , and I believe it to be our duty , having the means at our disposal to provide a proper and appropriate Temple for the due
performance of the rites and mysteries of our Order . " Thus believing , I cannot help feeling'that the sum of 50 O guineas will be much more appropriately devoted to aid in carrying out so grand an object than in purchasing for me a life presentation to our schools , and for this reason , if for none other , I feel bound in duty most respectfully , but at the same time most gratefully , to decline the honour intended to me . '' This is essentially an age of progress , and I cannot help
feeling that however high English . Masonry may stand as regards its wealth , its numbers , and its noble charities , that as regards its social status its progress has not been commensurate with that of other institutions . " I attribute this mainly to its being identified in the public estimation , move or less , with tavern-keeping . I do not deny that there are difficulties in the way of accomplishing our object , but I would remind my brethren that no great or worthy
object has ever yet been accomplished without overcoming great difficulties , that no great change has ever yet been worked out without opposition , without having been discussed , considered , condemned , nay forgotten almost , to be again and again brought forward before its finall accomplishment . " That it can be done I have no doubt , I rely with full confidence upon that spirit and determination of the Craft to support our Order , which lias never failed us when properly worked . I believe that not only can it be done without injury
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The Masonic Mirror.
Bro . STEBBIXG wished to call attention to the fact that so important a matter as this did not appear on the business paper . Had it so appeared some efforts might have perhaps been made to prevent the erasure . The GKAND S ECRETARY stated that the whole of the lodges had been repeatedly written to—they had been summoned to show cause why they should not be erased—then peremptorily summoned—and then six months allowed them . Many of the
letters had been returned through the post , the lodges not bein ° - to he found ; in other cases letters had been received , stating that the lodges had ceased to exist , and in others that there was no chance of resuscitating them . Bro . SAVAGE , P . G . D ., thought the list ought to be read , as they might , perhaps , be astonished to find a lodge to which some of them belongederased .
, The GUARD SECBETABY . —They are all foreign lodges . The motion was then put and carried , Bro . STUBBING protesting against a vote being taken upon any subject which did not appear on the business paper . The minutes of the Special Grand Lodge of the 8 th January were confirmed .
ELECTION OE GEAND MASTEE . Bro . GBEENHALGH ( NO . 4 ) , said on the last occasion it fell to his lot to place the M . W . Grand Master in nomination for reelection , and it now followed as a natural sequence that he should propose that the noble Lord be elected , and he had great pleasure in performing that duty . Everyone knew the value of the services of the noble Lord to Grand Lodge and the Craft , for he had been before them not one or two yearsbut seventeen
, years , and always met with the approbation of his brethren . ( Cheers . ) The high qualities of the noble lord not only as a nobleman and a gentleman , but as a Mason , entitled him to their support and confidence . ( Cheers . ) He would not attempt to eulogise the noble Lord . His Lordship had had many trying duties to fulfil , and on every occasion he was satisfied the brethren cheerfully acquiesced in his decisions , knowing the
conscientiousness by which they were dictated . He now asked them to unanimously re-elect the M . W . Grand Master . Bro . NICHOLAS BHADEOKD seconded the resolution , which was unanimously carried . The M . W . GBAND MASTEE having been saluted in ancient form , said he could not find terms adequately to express to the ¦ brethren his feelings upon again being unanimously re-elected to the high position of Grand Master of the Freemasons of England .
That was the eighteenth time they had done him the honour of electing him to that high position . He felt proud that he still retained their confidence , and assured them that he would continue to endeavour , as he had hitherto done , to promote tie best interests of the Craft , and preserve the ancient landmarks of their Order . He was proud to feel that he still held their good opinions , and having unanimously re-elected him as their Grand Master , he could only repeat that in the performance of his duties lie would endeavour that there should be nothing wanting to give them satisfaction . ( Applause . )
RE-ELECTION-OE GEAND TEEASUEEE . On the motion of Bro . Nicholas , Bradford , seconded by Bro . Johnson , Bro . Samuel Tomkins ( Willis , Pereival , . and Co . ) , was re-elected Grand Treasurer . TESTIMONIAL TO BEO . HAVEES , P . G . D . The GBAND SECBETABY , at the desire of the Grand Master , then read the following notice of motion : —
" That with the view of conveying to the Worshipful Bro . Havers a substantial and permanent record of the estimation by the Craft at large of his long and valuable services on behalf of the Masonic body , already acknowledged by the unanimous and cordial vote of Grand Lodge , the sum of five hundred guineas should be applied from the Fund of General Purposes to purchase , under the regulations of the . respective institutions , the
privilege of nominating one child as a member of each of the Masonic schools , so as always to have one nominee receiving the benefits of the Institutions during the life of the nominor ; and that such privilege be presented by Grand Lodge to the W . Bro . Havers , as the mode which the experience of Grand Lodge suggests to it will be most acceptable to -his warm heart and charitable inclinations , and as evincing its grateful recognition of the important benefits resulting to the society of Freemasonry
from its unwearied exertions and perseverance . " The M . W . GitA-isD MASYEB , said he had given the notice of motion just read in consequence of his belief that it was the sincere desire of the Craft to mark the sense which they
entertained of the services or Bro . Havers , as shown by the vote of thanks Grand Lodge had passed to him . He believed that it would be acceptable to the Craft and Grand Lodge for him to move a resolution such as that of which he had given notice , and although he had not altered his opinion on the subject he would , briefly inform them why he had determined to alter the course which he had proposed to himself . He had given the notice ' being sure that Grand Lodge duly appreciated the services of
Bro . Havers , and how great must have been his sacrifice could only be estimated when they recollected the large practice which Bro . Havers enjoyed in the profession of which he was so distinguished a member . He had given the notice as a delicate way of marking their sense of Bro . Havers' services ( Cheers ) whilst they at the same time benefitted the Charities in which he knew their worthy brother took a deep interest . He had had no communication with Bro . Haversand he was not
aware—, indeed he was certain that that brother knew nothing about the resolution until it appeared in print—and he ( the noble lord ) received the letter , which he was then about to read , only the previous day : — "M . W . Grand Master , "I am most deeply sensible of your kindness and consideration in bringing forward the motion of which yon have given notice
for this evening , and if I venture to raise an objection to its being carried out , I would entreat your Lordship and Grand Lodge to believe that it is impossible I could do sofrom any ungracious feeling towards those who have shown me so much indulgence . That it is not from any desire to dictate to my brethren , and most certainly not because I am not deeply graceful for the compliment which is intended to be conveyed to me in such delicate and graceful terms .
" I entertain a conscientious objection to the lavish and indiscriminate proposal of testimonials which has been common of late . I am informed that Grand Lodge has already , by an unanimous vote , been pleased to recognise my services , with that recognition I am amply repaid and satisfied . I think it unwise to establish , or confirm a precedent , that every man who readers service ( and it is the duty of us all to give our services , ) should expect to receive more than the thanks of his brethren —their thanks , especially if accompanied by their good feeling
and regard , are a sufficient reward . I have worked for none other , and I should be sorry indeed that there should in after times , be even a . loop hole for a suspicion to the contrary . " But my Lord , there is another and a much graver reason , in order to explain which I must beg your permission to refer to another topic . " I look with a very jealous eye upon any proposition which at the present time will have the effect of trenching upon our Fund
for General Purposes . "It appears to me that Masons have now cast upon them a solemn and sacred duty to perform towards that Order , for which we all profess so much reverence and respect . We have , now an opportunity to raise the status of English Freemasonry , which , if neglected , will not occur again in . our lifetime , and I believe it to be our duty , having the means at our disposal to provide a proper and appropriate Temple for the due
performance of the rites and mysteries of our Order . " Thus believing , I cannot help feeling'that the sum of 50 O guineas will be much more appropriately devoted to aid in carrying out so grand an object than in purchasing for me a life presentation to our schools , and for this reason , if for none other , I feel bound in duty most respectfully , but at the same time most gratefully , to decline the honour intended to me . '' This is essentially an age of progress , and I cannot help
feeling that however high English . Masonry may stand as regards its wealth , its numbers , and its noble charities , that as regards its social status its progress has not been commensurate with that of other institutions . " I attribute this mainly to its being identified in the public estimation , move or less , with tavern-keeping . I do not deny that there are difficulties in the way of accomplishing our object , but I would remind my brethren that no great or worthy
object has ever yet been accomplished without overcoming great difficulties , that no great change has ever yet been worked out without opposition , without having been discussed , considered , condemned , nay forgotten almost , to be again and again brought forward before its finall accomplishment . " That it can be done I have no doubt , I rely with full confidence upon that spirit and determination of the Craft to support our Order , which lias never failed us when properly worked . I believe that not only can it be done without injury