Correspondence.

page , by ether marks , the alterations suggested in the report , with a suitable reference . So that before the contemplated meeting of Grand Lodgo , we who may be perambulating the meandering streams of East and West may contemplate thereon , and exercise our intellectual faculties undisturbed by the petty interruptions that appear to be renewed in that august assembly —• " 'Tis

strange , 'tis pity , and pity 'tis 'tis true . " I am confident I echo the voice of a majority of the members of Grand Lodge when I add , continue you on your onward course of publication , as it is through your MAGAZINE alone that all information of the proceedings of Grand Lodge first reaches those residing beyond the metropolis . It is to your MAGAZINE that they refer as to

an authority for matters Masonic , and thanks are due to Bro . Meymott for exposing the fact that the report was not in accordance with the opinions of several of the Board of General Purposes . Those who cannot , by reason of their professional occupation , attend every meeting of Grand Lodge , look for your MAGAZINE for information of what transpires there , which is reported

there , aye , months before the reports of Grand Lodge are furnished to us by its authority . I am , Dear Sir , vours faithfully , Yalley of Eocks , Devon , 9 th June , 1862 . E . E . X .

TO THE XDITOIl OP THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AJEfJD MASONIC MIRROR . SIR AND BROTHER . —As an octogenarian , and more than fifty years a member of the Craft , I would respectfully inquire whether the attempt now being made to lease the property to certain persons , will not bring on that state of things I saw in my younger days , viz .: —a split in tho camp . It was all very well for the Duke of Sussex to when a similar fear was expressed " let them establish

say another Grand Lodge , we have got the money ; " but any member could file a bill in Chancery , and stop the funds being used by either party . Therefore , as an old Mason , I would suggest the propriety of Grand Lodge being still their own landlords , and letting then- own premises to whomsoever they please , but not to give to others the powers they ought only to possess , or , take an old man's

word for it , Ereemasonry will not long be under a United Grand Lodpre . Your obedient servant , A PAST GEAND OPPICEE IN 1813 .

More Irregularities.

MORE IRREGULARITIES .

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . DEAR Sm AND BROTHER , —At the election for the Board of General Purposes , last year , the Grand Secretary appended to the official list a note , stating that Bro . Newallwas ineligible because of a mistake in one of the figures composing his lodge number . That was fatal to him . Tbis year , in tho official list , the name J . D .

Coulchcr is printed instead of Caulchor , but I am happy to say he is elected , and is now beyond the Grand Secretary's reach . Still I am anxious to know why this rigid martinet should put his veto on a brother one year , because of an error in a figure , aud the next let a blunder pass with the error of a lotter ? J . B . Newall of 526 instead of 236 , was not half so flagrant as J . D . Coulcher

instead of J . D . Cciulcher . If such mistakes arc to be fatal when the Grand Secretary pleases , aud overlooked when ho is disposed to be lenient , it is time that the Craft knew ' how the Grand Secretary ' s time is spent , for if any one ought to rectify mistakes when thej * occur , it is the undoubted duty of the first of the servants of the Craft

, Eeferring to the Grand Secretary ' s labours , it reminds me that I recently required some certificates , and accordingly went to the office , paid the money , made my return , and was told to call again . I did so , then I learned there were no certificates signed , asked for the Grand Secretary , as I supposed he would sign them—not there .

More Irregularities.

Called again another day ( at noon ) , none signed—no Grand Secretary there . Eepeated this a third and a fourth time with exactly the same result , after which I obtained them . Eeally the Grand Secretary receives quite salary enough to ensure his attendance with some degree of regularity at his office , aud brethren who reside at various places , in a radius of ten miles from Great

Queen-street , ought not to be dragged there on several occasions , when the signature of a few forms could always be kept ready iu the office , merely to gratify the whim of a Craft servant who is kicking his heels elsewhere whilst he should be attending to his duties in our office . If Bro . Gray Clarke was noted for his ability , courtesy , or industry , then the matter might be somewhat

palliated , but when , as all know who have come in contact with him , he is just the reverse , it is quite time that he should be called upon to render an aecormt of what he does for his salary , and how many hours per week he is away from his desk upon his own private affairs . I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , yours sincerely , ONE OE THE G . SECEETAEYS VICTIMS .

Bro. Jennings V. Warren.

BRO . JENNINGS v . WARREN .

TO TEE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASON'S * MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIBBOB . DEAR Sm AUD BROTHER , —I wonder greatly at your forbearance in last Grand Lodge , when you were so rudely assailed by Bro . Jennings . Having been on the public press for years , I never heard such a shameful attack on any journalist , seeking to arrive at information which he had no right to ask . Besides , it was evident that he had

some animus against you , or else , why try to question you about a letter which was signed with the writer ' s name ? Eor the sake of an untrammelled press I hope you will not let the matter drop thus , but , as a public man , writing for the public in . general , and Masons iu particular , the latter , bye-the-bye , not over grateful to you for your services , you will sift this matter to the

bottom , and show Bro . Jennings , as the brethren did by their unmistakeable condemnation , that you are not to be hushed to silence by fifty Jenningses , or ahundred Grand Masters , who may think you a fair object for turningthe points of a discussion which they wish to avoid . Wishing you health aud strength to be able to do battle on behalf of the rights of us journalists . I am yours faithfully , ONE OE THE FOUETH ESTATE .

The Self-Appointed Masonic Press Censor.

THE SELF-APPOINTED MASONIC PRESS CENSOR .

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIBROR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . —May I venture to inquire by what right Bro . Jennings took upon himself , at last Grand Lodge , to assume the office of Censor of the Masonic Press P If he had used his eyes , he could have seen your name plain enough upon the title-page of your paper , but that might not have served his purpose . The

letter was openly avowed by Bro . Meymott , and as you are , and so state , " not responsible for the opinions of your correspondents , " what was Bro- Jennings' object but to defeat free discussion , and force down the throats of the members of Grand Lodge , a report which his own subcommittee declined to adopt unanimously . "Well might you have castigated him by enquiring "Am I my shall be

brother's keeper ? " And at any rate I hope we told , and truthfully told , without subterfuge or equivocation , what interest , whether professional , or otherwise , is at the bottom of all this zealous endeavour to get the property away from the Craft ? I have heard , more than , a whisper , that there is something of this kind sub rosa . I am , dear Sir and Brother , Yours truly and affectionately , FAIE PLAY .