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  • THE MASONIC CHARITIES AT HOME AND ABROAD.
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The Masonic Charities At Home And Abroad.

their efforts to bring this valuable institution into active operation . ' The cordial co-operation of the various lodges in the city has been secured , and the committee trust that the appeal to the fraternity at large ,

will be as heartily responded to so as to enable this institution to rank with kindred associations and lighten the sorrows of those Avho may become recipients of its bounty . "A form of subscription is annexed , and the

committee hope not only to receive your own contribution , but also that of as many friends as may be favourable to the institution .

" CHARLES TOBY , " Chairman of Committee . " "April 25 th , 1867 . " At a meeting held in August , 1866 , the following rules and regulations were adopted , and have

since been acted upon : — 1 . The object of the Tasmanian Masonic Benevolent Eund is to assist aged and distressed worthy brethren of the ancient aud honourable Order of

Freemasonry , ancl to afford relief to their AVidows and orphans . 2 . The Tasmanian Masonic Benevolent Fund shall be supported by annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions , and boxes for the

reception of donations shall be placed in such chapters and lodges as may be disposed to receive them . 3 . Lodges desirous of participating in the privileges of this fund shall pay a subscription of not less than 1 s . quarterly for each of their contributing members .

4 . The institution shall be managed by a committee consisting of the Worshipful Master and Immediate Past Master of each lodge subscribing to the fund , and two members ( Master Masons ) elected by each of such lodges .

5 . The committee shall meet for general purposes at eight precisely on the evening of the last Wednesday in the months of January , April , July , and October . 6 . At the quarterly meeting in January in each

year , the committee shall elect from their number , a chairman , treasurer , and honorary secretary AVIIO shall be the trustees of the fund j and in the event of any vacancy occurring in either of these offices , the committee shall have power to fill up such

vacancy . 6 . Five of the members of committee shall form a quorum at any meeting , general or special ;

and , at all meetings the chairman shall have a deliberative , and in case of equality arising , a casting vote . 7 . The committee shall be at liberty to take into consideration all applications for relief , the

same being made in accordance with the regulations hereinafter mentioned , and thereupon to afford such relief from the funds of the institution

as they may deem expedient ; the committee shall also be empoAvered to order payment of all current and incidental expenses ,, and to invest the surplus funds at interest . In cases of emergency the treasurer shall be empowered to make an advance

to an applicant of a sum not exceeding 20 s ., on the written recommendation of three members of the committee , or not exceeding 5 s . on his own responsibility . 9 . The committee may appoint sub-committees

for specific purposes , and with plainly expressed powers—two-thirds of the members of such subcommittees shall form a quorum , and at every meeting their chairman shall have a deliberative , and on equality arising , a casting vote .

10 . The secretary shall ' convene a special meeting of the committee on requisition to him in writing signed by three of its members , or by seven annual subscribers to the fund of not less than 10 s ., or donors of not less than three

guineas each ; the requisition to state distinctly the object of such meeting , due notice of Avhich shall be given in writing to each member of the committee , and no business shall be transacted thereat , but that for which such meeting was convened .

11 . The committee shall have the entire conduct , supervision , and ] control of the affairs , and conduct of the institution in all its departments or branches , with full powers to provide and act as may be expedient and beneficial in any case of

emergency , doubt , or difficulty , not specifically provided for or adverted to in these rules . 12 . The committee shall be at liberty from time to time to alter and amend the rules and regulations of this institution in such manner as

they may deem desirable , provided that at least one week's notice be given in writing to each Member of the committee of such proposed alteration or amendment .

13 . The treasurer shall receive from the secretary the periodical or other subscriptions or donations given or subscribed for the use of this institution , and shall pay the same into the Hobart

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THE MASONIC CHARITIES AT HOME AND ABROAD. Article 1
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Article 7
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 10
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 11
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 12
THE FELLOW-CRAFT DEGREE. Article 13
MASONIC BOOKMARKERS. Article 13
DERIVATION OF TYLER AND COWAN. Article 14
IRISH LODGES. Article 14
MASONIC EXCHANGE. Article 14
MASONIC MEMS. Article 15
METROPOLITAN. Article 15
PROVINCIAL. Article 16
SCOTLAND. Article 19
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 19
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT GATESHEAD. Article 19
MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 2ND, 1868. Article 20
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOE THE WEEK ENDING MAY 2ND, 1868. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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The Masonic Charities At Home And Abroad.

their efforts to bring this valuable institution into active operation . ' The cordial co-operation of the various lodges in the city has been secured , and the committee trust that the appeal to the fraternity at large ,

will be as heartily responded to so as to enable this institution to rank with kindred associations and lighten the sorrows of those Avho may become recipients of its bounty . "A form of subscription is annexed , and the

committee hope not only to receive your own contribution , but also that of as many friends as may be favourable to the institution .

" CHARLES TOBY , " Chairman of Committee . " "April 25 th , 1867 . " At a meeting held in August , 1866 , the following rules and regulations were adopted , and have

since been acted upon : — 1 . The object of the Tasmanian Masonic Benevolent Eund is to assist aged and distressed worthy brethren of the ancient aud honourable Order of

Freemasonry , ancl to afford relief to their AVidows and orphans . 2 . The Tasmanian Masonic Benevolent Fund shall be supported by annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions , and boxes for the

reception of donations shall be placed in such chapters and lodges as may be disposed to receive them . 3 . Lodges desirous of participating in the privileges of this fund shall pay a subscription of not less than 1 s . quarterly for each of their contributing members .

4 . The institution shall be managed by a committee consisting of the Worshipful Master and Immediate Past Master of each lodge subscribing to the fund , and two members ( Master Masons ) elected by each of such lodges .

5 . The committee shall meet for general purposes at eight precisely on the evening of the last Wednesday in the months of January , April , July , and October . 6 . At the quarterly meeting in January in each

year , the committee shall elect from their number , a chairman , treasurer , and honorary secretary AVIIO shall be the trustees of the fund j and in the event of any vacancy occurring in either of these offices , the committee shall have power to fill up such

vacancy . 6 . Five of the members of committee shall form a quorum at any meeting , general or special ;

and , at all meetings the chairman shall have a deliberative , and in case of equality arising , a casting vote . 7 . The committee shall be at liberty to take into consideration all applications for relief , the

same being made in accordance with the regulations hereinafter mentioned , and thereupon to afford such relief from the funds of the institution

as they may deem expedient ; the committee shall also be empoAvered to order payment of all current and incidental expenses ,, and to invest the surplus funds at interest . In cases of emergency the treasurer shall be empowered to make an advance

to an applicant of a sum not exceeding 20 s ., on the written recommendation of three members of the committee , or not exceeding 5 s . on his own responsibility . 9 . The committee may appoint sub-committees

for specific purposes , and with plainly expressed powers—two-thirds of the members of such subcommittees shall form a quorum , and at every meeting their chairman shall have a deliberative , and on equality arising , a casting vote .

10 . The secretary shall ' convene a special meeting of the committee on requisition to him in writing signed by three of its members , or by seven annual subscribers to the fund of not less than 10 s ., or donors of not less than three

guineas each ; the requisition to state distinctly the object of such meeting , due notice of Avhich shall be given in writing to each member of the committee , and no business shall be transacted thereat , but that for which such meeting was convened .

11 . The committee shall have the entire conduct , supervision , and ] control of the affairs , and conduct of the institution in all its departments or branches , with full powers to provide and act as may be expedient and beneficial in any case of

emergency , doubt , or difficulty , not specifically provided for or adverted to in these rules . 12 . The committee shall be at liberty from time to time to alter and amend the rules and regulations of this institution in such manner as

they may deem desirable , provided that at least one week's notice be given in writing to each Member of the committee of such proposed alteration or amendment .

13 . The treasurer shall receive from the secretary the periodical or other subscriptions or donations given or subscribed for the use of this institution , and shall pay the same into the Hobart

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