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Address To The Officers And Brethren Of The Lodge Of Antiquity, Montreal.
have been sent to all the members in the summons for the next stated lodge meeting , and the decision of the brethren ascertained by ballot . " It would have been easy to insert , honorary members excepted , had the framers of the Constitution so intended .
Having disposed of this point to the best of my knowledge , the next question concerns the minutes . If at any meeting of a lodge any brother or brethren not entitled to A'ote or ballot in that lodge , have by accident or mistake voted or balloted , it is . proper to
move at the next meeting that the minutes of the former one , as to the subject matter of such vote or ballot ; be not confirmed . In reply , I hold that , as a general rule , the confirmation of the minutes is merely acknowledging the fact that they correctly relate
what has transpired ; otherwise , any motion adopted by a number present at one meeting could be constantly upset by those present at the next , thus
rendering legislation if not impossible , at any rate , very troublesome ; but I hold that there is one exception to this rule , and that is where by accident or oversight , an illegal or unconstitutional action has transpired ; and I must here insert , that the voting or balloting by a brother not entitled to vote or ballot is an
unconstitutional act , iu such case the motion of non-confirmation of minutes as to such illegal vote or ballot ; is not only in order , but indeed almost superfluous , since it becomes the Master ' s duty , as soon as he is apprised of the illegality , to order such
unconstitutional portion to be erased from the minutes , and the act henceforth become void , as if it had never transpired . I am pleased to say that these my views are fully sustained by a number of learned Masters and Past Masters in this city Avhom I have consulted on the subject .
The most difficult question which came before we concerns the rights and privileges of Deputy Grand Master , ancl I approach the subject with much hesitation and diffidence , having grave doubts on my mind ¦ concerning the premises . I am gratified indeed that I was not called upon for a positive decision , and in
inserting my views , it is with a sincere wish that the question may be taken up and finally decided in higher quarters . Should a Deputy Grand Master , desiring to visit ancl preside over a prii-ate lodge , express his wish and assume position on or shortly after
entering the lodge , or can he , unless at the Grand Master ' s special instance at any moment , no matter the Avork in wliich the lodge may be engaged , displace the Master and assume his control . The Grand Master of Masons has certain
inherent rights , his position is the fourth landmark of the Order . ( To be continued . )
The Nemesis: A Tale Of The Days Of Trajan.
THE NEMESIS : A TALE OF THE DAYS OF TRAJAN .
By BEO . A . OKEAL HAVE , KM ., K . Gal ., Corresponding Member of the German Society , Leipzig ; Knight Templar , Scot .,- Author of " The History oftheKnights Templars ;" " Vara- Queer ; " " Gatherings in Wanderings ; " " Songs and Ballads ; " "Poemata ; ' " "Legends of ' Edinburgh : ' S'c , $ 'c , S ) 'c . ; Poet Laureate of the Canongaic , Kilwinning ; P . M . St . Stephens ; P . P . Z . of St . Andrews , R . A .
Chap . ; § 'c . ; § 'c . ( Continued from page 228 . ) CHAPTER XXVII . , THE FIEST STROKE OE THE KKELL . Misfortune hath a long shadow which darkeneth the path
, wliich it purposeth to travel . Man calleth this shadow a presentiment . — Old- Pamphlet . From the bath Murtius and his guests betook themselves to the dining hall . A gloom seemed to hover over the banquet , for Adrian's words
rang in the ear of Murtius . Lais mused upon the issue of her last letter , an indescribable feeling of impending clanger hung over Balbus ; Adrian and Myra were silent , only Caius and Phryne kept up a whispering talk . Yet it Avas with difficulty
Phryne could speak , something at her heart rang there , proclaiming a coming woe . To deepen the gloom the night became stormy , and they could hear the rain ancl hail rattling against the walls . It AA'as a night ominous of evil . An incident which
happened to Balbus during the repast gave a ghostly turn to a conversation which then sprung up . Balbus , in helping himself to salt , let some of it fall upon the table , an omen of considerable importance in Rome . All noticed it , some Avith a shudder . In spite of his hardihood Balbus Avas moved considerably by it .
" I trust that the omen may be dexter , said Balbus , " and that its sinistra may pass aAvay Avith the spilt salt . " "The season for the birds to sing is past , " answered Murtius , " still I like not the spilling of
the salt . " " It is an ancient augury , " said Caius , " and Avas much thought of in ancient days , although we have ceased to believe in these old wives tales . See , here has the lady Phryne spilt some also , so
that both of you pull in the same bank . " " Since the Emperors have become augurs , " said Adrian , " Ave never dispute the truth of omens , but it seems to me that three have spilt Avine upon their dresses , our host , the lady Lais ,
ancl Caius . It only proves how unsteady all your hands are , nothing more . " " You do not believe in omens ? " said Murtius ,
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Address To The Officers And Brethren Of The Lodge Of Antiquity, Montreal.
have been sent to all the members in the summons for the next stated lodge meeting , and the decision of the brethren ascertained by ballot . " It would have been easy to insert , honorary members excepted , had the framers of the Constitution so intended .
Having disposed of this point to the best of my knowledge , the next question concerns the minutes . If at any meeting of a lodge any brother or brethren not entitled to A'ote or ballot in that lodge , have by accident or mistake voted or balloted , it is . proper to
move at the next meeting that the minutes of the former one , as to the subject matter of such vote or ballot ; be not confirmed . In reply , I hold that , as a general rule , the confirmation of the minutes is merely acknowledging the fact that they correctly relate
what has transpired ; otherwise , any motion adopted by a number present at one meeting could be constantly upset by those present at the next , thus
rendering legislation if not impossible , at any rate , very troublesome ; but I hold that there is one exception to this rule , and that is where by accident or oversight , an illegal or unconstitutional action has transpired ; and I must here insert , that the voting or balloting by a brother not entitled to vote or ballot is an
unconstitutional act , iu such case the motion of non-confirmation of minutes as to such illegal vote or ballot ; is not only in order , but indeed almost superfluous , since it becomes the Master ' s duty , as soon as he is apprised of the illegality , to order such
unconstitutional portion to be erased from the minutes , and the act henceforth become void , as if it had never transpired . I am pleased to say that these my views are fully sustained by a number of learned Masters and Past Masters in this city Avhom I have consulted on the subject .
The most difficult question which came before we concerns the rights and privileges of Deputy Grand Master , ancl I approach the subject with much hesitation and diffidence , having grave doubts on my mind ¦ concerning the premises . I am gratified indeed that I was not called upon for a positive decision , and in
inserting my views , it is with a sincere wish that the question may be taken up and finally decided in higher quarters . Should a Deputy Grand Master , desiring to visit ancl preside over a prii-ate lodge , express his wish and assume position on or shortly after
entering the lodge , or can he , unless at the Grand Master ' s special instance at any moment , no matter the Avork in wliich the lodge may be engaged , displace the Master and assume his control . The Grand Master of Masons has certain
inherent rights , his position is the fourth landmark of the Order . ( To be continued . )
The Nemesis: A Tale Of The Days Of Trajan.
THE NEMESIS : A TALE OF THE DAYS OF TRAJAN .
By BEO . A . OKEAL HAVE , KM ., K . Gal ., Corresponding Member of the German Society , Leipzig ; Knight Templar , Scot .,- Author of " The History oftheKnights Templars ;" " Vara- Queer ; " " Gatherings in Wanderings ; " " Songs and Ballads ; " "Poemata ; ' " "Legends of ' Edinburgh : ' S'c , $ 'c , S ) 'c . ; Poet Laureate of the Canongaic , Kilwinning ; P . M . St . Stephens ; P . P . Z . of St . Andrews , R . A .
Chap . ; § 'c . ; § 'c . ( Continued from page 228 . ) CHAPTER XXVII . , THE FIEST STROKE OE THE KKELL . Misfortune hath a long shadow which darkeneth the path
, wliich it purposeth to travel . Man calleth this shadow a presentiment . — Old- Pamphlet . From the bath Murtius and his guests betook themselves to the dining hall . A gloom seemed to hover over the banquet , for Adrian's words
rang in the ear of Murtius . Lais mused upon the issue of her last letter , an indescribable feeling of impending clanger hung over Balbus ; Adrian and Myra were silent , only Caius and Phryne kept up a whispering talk . Yet it Avas with difficulty
Phryne could speak , something at her heart rang there , proclaiming a coming woe . To deepen the gloom the night became stormy , and they could hear the rain ancl hail rattling against the walls . It AA'as a night ominous of evil . An incident which
happened to Balbus during the repast gave a ghostly turn to a conversation which then sprung up . Balbus , in helping himself to salt , let some of it fall upon the table , an omen of considerable importance in Rome . All noticed it , some Avith a shudder . In spite of his hardihood Balbus Avas moved considerably by it .
" I trust that the omen may be dexter , said Balbus , " and that its sinistra may pass aAvay Avith the spilt salt . " "The season for the birds to sing is past , " answered Murtius , " still I like not the spilling of
the salt . " " It is an ancient augury , " said Caius , " and Avas much thought of in ancient days , although we have ceased to believe in these old wives tales . See , here has the lady Phryne spilt some also , so
that both of you pull in the same bank . " " Since the Emperors have become augurs , " said Adrian , " Ave never dispute the truth of omens , but it seems to me that three have spilt Avine upon their dresses , our host , the lady Lais ,
ancl Caius . It only proves how unsteady all your hands are , nothing more . " " You do not believe in omens ? " said Murtius ,