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The Masonic Mirror.
to us or to our charities , but that if judiciously carried out the result will be a signal success . " My Lord , this is not a question for London Masons only , still less is it a question in which personal or individual interests should have any weight ; our Executive and London brethren require more extensive and more appropriate accommodation . Out Provincial brethren , who have exerted themselves so nobly and so successfully in hehalf of our charities , and who are now
taking a very much increased interest in the general working of our affairs , have a right to expect a much greater degree cf comfort than they now find at the head quarters of English Freemasonry . Above all , my Lord , the honour and dignity of Masonry itself demands at our hands a fitting Temple devoted exclusively to its use . And upon these grounds I would urge , nay I would entreat and implore my brethren to cast aside all ancient prejudicesto forget every personal and
, individual Interest , and put their shoulders to the wheel with an earnestness becoming men and Masons ; and to complete an aet which shall not only elevate the status and character of English Freemasonry , and place the Grand Lodge of England in the position it ought to occupy amongst the Grand Lodges of the World , but shall render their names immortal in our annals as the greatest benefactors ot our time-honoured Institution .
" Finally my Lord , I would entreat all those friends ( and I am proud and grateful to think they are many , ) who would wish to compliment me , and to do that which would be more grateful to my feelings , to believe that there is no way in which they could carry out that object out so fully as by leading their earnest and willing aid towards overcoming all difficulties , and by determination to leave no stone unturned towards the aehievinent of so noble an object as the severance at once and for all of our beloved Institution from the dominion of Tavern influence .
" I have the honour to be , M . W . G . Master , your Lordship's faithful servant and brother . ( Signed ) " JOHN HAVEES . " London , March 5 , 1862 . "To the Right Honorable the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M . " His Lordship then proceeded to say that after reading that letter , though he had not altered his own opinion , he had come to the determination to withdraw his notice of motion . ( Hear ,
hear . ) In proposing to present to Bro . Havers a testimonial of the high estimation in which his services were held , he had only intended to present him with a grateful compliment of their good will , though he could highly appreciate the motives which induced Bro . Havers to decline it . Having withdrawn his motion he must be allowed to address them one or two words on the other subjects alluded to in Bro . Havers ' s letter . He was not going to give any opinion on the various lans for ing
p carry out the idea of Bro . Havers with regard to giving better accommodation to the Craft , though he , in common with many others , hoped that it might be successful . He thought the time had arrived when the subject ought to be carefully considered by the Craft to see what could be done . He knew that there was a strong feeling on the subject amongst the country brethren , who were as much interested as any members of the
Craft . If the London Masons could not arrive at a decision upon the subject it was not impossible that the provincial brethren would come up in sufficient numbers to force the subject upon the attention of Grand Lodge . He did not wish to invite the provincial brethren to come up to support any particular object , but he was only indicating what might take place if the matter were not attended to . He should not say anything further on the subject as it would be competent " for
everyone to express their opinion upon it when the time arriyed for the matter coming under their consideration . ( Cheers . ) The DEPUTY GBAND MASTEE said that before the subject was finally closed , he begged to be allowed to submit to them a motion which was sure to be received with favour if he might judge by the applause which accompanied the reading of Bro . Havers' letter . Though the letter was in some measure a private communication to the Grand Master , he did not think
he should do wrong if he asked permission of his lordshi p to allow it to be entered on the minutes . ( Cheers . ) He considered that that letter showed the true Masonic feeling by which Bro . Havers was actuated , and added another obligation to those which had already gained him the confidence of the Craft —( cheers)—and its being entered on the nvinntes would prove useful to future generations by showing at once the gratitude of the Craft and the hi gh sense
of duty held by their worthy brother . ( Cheers . ) He did not wish to prejudice the large question alluded to in Bro . Havers ' letter , but might be allowed to state that he cordially agreed with the observations of the Grand Master . He would now , with the Grand Master's permission , move that the letter of Bro . Havers be entered on the minutes . Bro . HAITI , Prov . G . M . Cambridgeshire , seconded the motion . Bro . STEBBING , before the question was put , had great pleasure
in expressing his entire concurrence in the resolution just moved . He should avoid all debatable ground , as he had often disagreed with Bro . Havers , and probably should do so again , but of the sincerity and high-mindedness of Bro . Havers he had never entertained a doubt . The refusal of such a testimonial from Grand Lodge was another proof of the independence of Bro . Havers , and he might be allowed to express a confident hope that a fitting testimonial might yet be presented to Bro . Havers from their own pockets , and which he was sure Bro . Havers would not refuse to receive , as it would not come from the Grand Lodge Funds . ( Cheers . )
NEW TEUSTEE OE GBAND LODGE FUNDS . The GBAND REGISTEAE stated , by the death of their late lamented Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Yarborough , a va « cancy had occurred amongst the Trustees of Grand Lodge property , he therefore would move that the Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon be elected a trustee . ( Hear , hear . ) The PEESIDENT OE THE BOARD OE GENEBAL PUBEOSES
seconded the motion . Bro . STEBBING said this was a very important question , and yet it was not in , the notice paper of the business to be brought before them . There could not be a better nomination than that of the noble earl , but he objected to any business being brought before them not on the agenda of business . If they allowed so many things to be done without notice , he hoped that they would show the same indulgence to him should he ever transgress
in the same way . ( Laughter . ) The GBAND HEGISTBAB said that Bro . Stebbing , as the Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , must be aware that the Board had ordered some of the funds of Grand Lodge to be invested ; and if they did not uow appoint a trustee , that could not be done until next July . He thought , therefore , there was a necessity which took this motion out of the general ruleof which he approved that the brethren should have ample
, notice of all business to be brought before them . Bro . GEEGOEY , G . D ., considered there had been xilenty of time since the meeting of the Board of General Purposes for the notice to have been given . The GBAND SECBETABY stated that the Board of General Purposes ordered the money to be invested on the Tuesday . On the following day the Board , of Masters met , and he was not then aware the money could not be invested until the
appointment of a new Trustee . The resolution having been carried - The GEAND MASTEE stated that he had re-appointed Bro . Harding as the Grand Lodge Auditor .
EXPELLING A BEOTHEB . Bro . of the Albany Lodge ( No . 176 ) , Newport , Isle of Wight , was summoned to show cause why he should not be expelled the Order . Bro . having answered to the call The GEAND REG-ISTEAB said it was his painful duty to lay before the lodge the reason ? which had led to the suspension of Bro . . Prior to the last Graud Lodge the 6-ra . ad Master ;
received a letter from the Provincial Graud Master of the Isle of Wight , stating that at a Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Cowos in November , he had suspended Bro . , P . M ., of the Albany Lodge ( No . 176 ) , he having been charged by the Master of the lodge with having concealed some property in the lodge premises for the purpose of defrauding his creditors , and that Bro . admitted that lie had so concealed the property , not with a view of defrauding his creditors but of defrauding the
sheriff . Under these circumstance he had suspended Bro . , and having made a report to the M . W . Grand Master he had no alternative but to propose to Grand Lodge to continue the suspension until this Grand Lodge , and call upon Bro . to show cause why he should not be expelled from Freemasonry . Bro . state dthat he was there to vindicate his character from the aspersions cast upon it— -and he felt convinced that he should be enabled to show that he had never intended to commit any fraud , either upon bis creditors or the sheriff ; and he had
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The Masonic Mirror.
to us or to our charities , but that if judiciously carried out the result will be a signal success . " My Lord , this is not a question for London Masons only , still less is it a question in which personal or individual interests should have any weight ; our Executive and London brethren require more extensive and more appropriate accommodation . Out Provincial brethren , who have exerted themselves so nobly and so successfully in hehalf of our charities , and who are now
taking a very much increased interest in the general working of our affairs , have a right to expect a much greater degree cf comfort than they now find at the head quarters of English Freemasonry . Above all , my Lord , the honour and dignity of Masonry itself demands at our hands a fitting Temple devoted exclusively to its use . And upon these grounds I would urge , nay I would entreat and implore my brethren to cast aside all ancient prejudicesto forget every personal and
, individual Interest , and put their shoulders to the wheel with an earnestness becoming men and Masons ; and to complete an aet which shall not only elevate the status and character of English Freemasonry , and place the Grand Lodge of England in the position it ought to occupy amongst the Grand Lodges of the World , but shall render their names immortal in our annals as the greatest benefactors ot our time-honoured Institution .
" Finally my Lord , I would entreat all those friends ( and I am proud and grateful to think they are many , ) who would wish to compliment me , and to do that which would be more grateful to my feelings , to believe that there is no way in which they could carry out that object out so fully as by leading their earnest and willing aid towards overcoming all difficulties , and by determination to leave no stone unturned towards the aehievinent of so noble an object as the severance at once and for all of our beloved Institution from the dominion of Tavern influence .
" I have the honour to be , M . W . G . Master , your Lordship's faithful servant and brother . ( Signed ) " JOHN HAVEES . " London , March 5 , 1862 . "To the Right Honorable the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M . " His Lordship then proceeded to say that after reading that letter , though he had not altered his own opinion , he had come to the determination to withdraw his notice of motion . ( Hear ,
hear . ) In proposing to present to Bro . Havers a testimonial of the high estimation in which his services were held , he had only intended to present him with a grateful compliment of their good will , though he could highly appreciate the motives which induced Bro . Havers to decline it . Having withdrawn his motion he must be allowed to address them one or two words on the other subjects alluded to in Bro . Havers ' s letter . He was not going to give any opinion on the various lans for ing
p carry out the idea of Bro . Havers with regard to giving better accommodation to the Craft , though he , in common with many others , hoped that it might be successful . He thought the time had arrived when the subject ought to be carefully considered by the Craft to see what could be done . He knew that there was a strong feeling on the subject amongst the country brethren , who were as much interested as any members of the
Craft . If the London Masons could not arrive at a decision upon the subject it was not impossible that the provincial brethren would come up in sufficient numbers to force the subject upon the attention of Grand Lodge . He did not wish to invite the provincial brethren to come up to support any particular object , but he was only indicating what might take place if the matter were not attended to . He should not say anything further on the subject as it would be competent " for
everyone to express their opinion upon it when the time arriyed for the matter coming under their consideration . ( Cheers . ) The DEPUTY GBAND MASTEE said that before the subject was finally closed , he begged to be allowed to submit to them a motion which was sure to be received with favour if he might judge by the applause which accompanied the reading of Bro . Havers' letter . Though the letter was in some measure a private communication to the Grand Master , he did not think
he should do wrong if he asked permission of his lordshi p to allow it to be entered on the minutes . ( Cheers . ) He considered that that letter showed the true Masonic feeling by which Bro . Havers was actuated , and added another obligation to those which had already gained him the confidence of the Craft —( cheers)—and its being entered on the nvinntes would prove useful to future generations by showing at once the gratitude of the Craft and the hi gh sense
of duty held by their worthy brother . ( Cheers . ) He did not wish to prejudice the large question alluded to in Bro . Havers ' letter , but might be allowed to state that he cordially agreed with the observations of the Grand Master . He would now , with the Grand Master's permission , move that the letter of Bro . Havers be entered on the minutes . Bro . HAITI , Prov . G . M . Cambridgeshire , seconded the motion . Bro . STEBBING , before the question was put , had great pleasure
in expressing his entire concurrence in the resolution just moved . He should avoid all debatable ground , as he had often disagreed with Bro . Havers , and probably should do so again , but of the sincerity and high-mindedness of Bro . Havers he had never entertained a doubt . The refusal of such a testimonial from Grand Lodge was another proof of the independence of Bro . Havers , and he might be allowed to express a confident hope that a fitting testimonial might yet be presented to Bro . Havers from their own pockets , and which he was sure Bro . Havers would not refuse to receive , as it would not come from the Grand Lodge Funds . ( Cheers . )
NEW TEUSTEE OE GBAND LODGE FUNDS . The GBAND REGISTEAE stated , by the death of their late lamented Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Yarborough , a va « cancy had occurred amongst the Trustees of Grand Lodge property , he therefore would move that the Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon be elected a trustee . ( Hear , hear . ) The PEESIDENT OE THE BOARD OE GENEBAL PUBEOSES
seconded the motion . Bro . STEBBING said this was a very important question , and yet it was not in , the notice paper of the business to be brought before them . There could not be a better nomination than that of the noble earl , but he objected to any business being brought before them not on the agenda of business . If they allowed so many things to be done without notice , he hoped that they would show the same indulgence to him should he ever transgress
in the same way . ( Laughter . ) The GBAND HEGISTBAB said that Bro . Stebbing , as the Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , must be aware that the Board had ordered some of the funds of Grand Lodge to be invested ; and if they did not uow appoint a trustee , that could not be done until next July . He thought , therefore , there was a necessity which took this motion out of the general ruleof which he approved that the brethren should have ample
, notice of all business to be brought before them . Bro . GEEGOEY , G . D ., considered there had been xilenty of time since the meeting of the Board of General Purposes for the notice to have been given . The GBAND SECBETABY stated that the Board of General Purposes ordered the money to be invested on the Tuesday . On the following day the Board , of Masters met , and he was not then aware the money could not be invested until the
appointment of a new Trustee . The resolution having been carried - The GEAND MASTEE stated that he had re-appointed Bro . Harding as the Grand Lodge Auditor .
EXPELLING A BEOTHEB . Bro . of the Albany Lodge ( No . 176 ) , Newport , Isle of Wight , was summoned to show cause why he should not be expelled the Order . Bro . having answered to the call The GEAND REG-ISTEAB said it was his painful duty to lay before the lodge the reason ? which had led to the suspension of Bro . . Prior to the last Graud Lodge the 6-ra . ad Master ;
received a letter from the Provincial Graud Master of the Isle of Wight , stating that at a Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Cowos in November , he had suspended Bro . , P . M ., of the Albany Lodge ( No . 176 ) , he having been charged by the Master of the lodge with having concealed some property in the lodge premises for the purpose of defrauding his creditors , and that Bro . admitted that lie had so concealed the property , not with a view of defrauding his creditors but of defrauding the
sheriff . Under these circumstance he had suspended Bro . , and having made a report to the M . W . Grand Master he had no alternative but to propose to Grand Lodge to continue the suspension until this Grand Lodge , and call upon Bro . to show cause why he should not be expelled from Freemasonry . Bro . state dthat he was there to vindicate his character from the aspersions cast upon it— -and he felt convinced that he should be enabled to show that he had never intended to commit any fraud , either upon bis creditors or the sheriff ; and he had