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Lodge paid as rent when it consisted of only fifteen members , whereas we hare now fifty , exclusive of four who , as non-residents , pay a smaller subscription . The increasing prosperity of the Lodge induces as to hope that from the resources afforded by annual subscriptions , initiation foes , and other means , a reserve fund may be laid aside for the gradual repayment of the capital , without infringing upon our pecuniary assistance for charitable purposes . It will now be necessary

to offer a few practical suggestions . It will be understood that it is impossible for your committee to act efficiently if it is required ou all occasions to consult the Lodge , and to obtain its consent , since the regular meetings are held only once in each month . Moreover , it will be desirable at once to appoint trustees ( by whose means alone the Lodge can obtain legal possession ) in whom you have confidence , that they will take all precautions to protect your interests . On them also will devolve a great responsibility , but it is hoped that their devoteduess to the cause ,

aud the security which they will have in the absolute tenure of the property , will free them and you from all anxiety on the subject . On a consideration of all that has been advanced , we venture to lay before you the , following resolutions , as worthy of adoption . Lodge La Cesarco , specially summoned by a resolution of April 2 oth , to consider the erection of a Masonic temple , by which it has entrusted the examination of the propositiou , and authority to report to the Lodge at its next meeting to the AV . M ., Bro . Le Cras ; the S . A \ . Bro . Durell ; the J . W ., Bro . D'Alkiu ; and to Bros . Manuel , Biuefc , Voisiu , Le Gros , and Rstier , after having heard the report of this committee now presented .

"Resolved—• ' 1 . That the erection of a temple specially devoted to Freemasonry is definitely decided upon . " 2 . The spot fixed upon for the erection of the building shall be that situated in A ictoria-road , belonging to Mr . Aubin , constable of St . Holier . " 3 . The brethren Du Jardiu , Hoc-guard , Manuel , Durell , D'Allain , Vickery , Bandanis , Le Gros , and Le Neveu , are hereby appointed trustees . They are invested with full power to obtain possession of the site fixed upon , ou the best terms that

cau bo effected , aud to purchase such a quantity of land as may be deemed necessary for carrying out the plan , provided that the point to Victoria-ro'id does not exceed forty feet . They are also empowered , under guarantee of the Lodge , to sign all deeds and documents relative to the same , and to rake such loans as may be requisite for the expenses of the erection of the building , and of the internal arrangements in respect to decoration and fittings . " -1 . The committee charged with the carrying out of the plan shall consist of the before-named trustees , with the addition of the AV . M ., liro . Le Cras , and of Bros . Tlios . Gallichan and Gustave Ratier .

' 5 . A voluntary subscription shall be commenced , with a view to raise a fund for the purchase of the land . " ti . The suni of fifty pounds is hereby voted from the Lodge funds towards the said subscription . _ " 7 . For the security of the trustees , they shall appoint a confidential aud responsible person , to whom shall bo paid all sums raised by subscription , loan , or any other means . All agreements with the architect and builder shall be executed in his name ; anil all payments sh \ ll be made by him .

" 8 . Until the completion of the project , every thing is to be done iu conformity to the directions of the committee , whose powers shall continue until they report , that all proceedings iu relation to the buildings arc perfected , and present the accounts relating thereto . " 9 . The said committee shall be specially charged with the decision as to tho plans of the building , with the superintendence of the work , with the arrangement of all the internal decorations and fittingsin factwith the care of alt the details

, , , as well exterior as interior , having due regard to the character appropriate to the objects for which tho edifice is designed . " 10 . Ou the completion of the buildings , and the presentation of the accounts , the powers of the committee . shall cease . Ou the trustees alone shall then devolve the management , under direction of the Lodge . " 12 . Each year the lodge shall vote the sum requisite for the payment of the