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Banquets.
to do with the question ; the poor brother cannot afford , nor does the rich like to throAv his money away . Otherwise , we may feel inclined to think that exorbitant prices are charged for bad accommodation and scanty supply with the object of excluding our less fortunate brethren from grand banquets , Avere not the mere idea of such an
accusation a crime and a slander on our noble-hearted fraternity . We hold , willingly , all brethren who are constituting the managing committees for those banquets irresponsible from wilful neglect ; yet they are not blameless , either from mistakes in their judgment or faults of utter incapacity . It is on this account that A ^ e all
should frankly speak our mind , without reserve , on this subject ; it is an essential one , and Ave should all use our utmost efforts to alter and correct a state of things which alienates us instead of cementing us ,
and fostering a warmer brotherly feeling to one another . It is but owing to those things not having been openly discussed and argued ¦ —in private it has often been done—that such gross neglects and abuses could creep in and thrive unmolested . Were the names of the brethren of the managing committee to be mentioned on the
circular of invitation , it would at once establish a certain guarantee that full justice would be done to all comers . Furthermore , toasts and speeches ought to be timed , so as to leave a considerable interval for general conversation , music and song , etc ., etc . The task is by no means a difficult one , and I am sure many a brother would be heartily
willing to assist and see that all arrangements are properly carried out , that every one and all shall be thoroughly satisfied , comfortable , and happy . We , who flock together from love to each other and love to our cause , should thus have no cause of complaint nor regret .
Conscientiously , and without boasting , in conclusion let me recommend as a pattern a Lodge where things are managed in a most commendable st yle ; where the refreshments supplied , after excellent working , even on general occasions , are of such a nature as to give the fullest satisfaction . They may well compete' with many so called
" banquets , " and but a mere nominal sum is paid ; and all that by the sole management of an excellent P . M . and no less an excellent Treasurer . Yet as the proof of the pudding is in its eating , I conclude my , I hope not too sharp , though well meant , remarks , with the " refrain " of our beloved W . M . ' s song : " If any brother should come our Avay , we make him as happy as the flowers in May . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Banquets.
to do with the question ; the poor brother cannot afford , nor does the rich like to throAv his money away . Otherwise , we may feel inclined to think that exorbitant prices are charged for bad accommodation and scanty supply with the object of excluding our less fortunate brethren from grand banquets , Avere not the mere idea of such an
accusation a crime and a slander on our noble-hearted fraternity . We hold , willingly , all brethren who are constituting the managing committees for those banquets irresponsible from wilful neglect ; yet they are not blameless , either from mistakes in their judgment or faults of utter incapacity . It is on this account that A ^ e all
should frankly speak our mind , without reserve , on this subject ; it is an essential one , and Ave should all use our utmost efforts to alter and correct a state of things which alienates us instead of cementing us ,
and fostering a warmer brotherly feeling to one another . It is but owing to those things not having been openly discussed and argued ¦ —in private it has often been done—that such gross neglects and abuses could creep in and thrive unmolested . Were the names of the brethren of the managing committee to be mentioned on the
circular of invitation , it would at once establish a certain guarantee that full justice would be done to all comers . Furthermore , toasts and speeches ought to be timed , so as to leave a considerable interval for general conversation , music and song , etc ., etc . The task is by no means a difficult one , and I am sure many a brother would be heartily
willing to assist and see that all arrangements are properly carried out , that every one and all shall be thoroughly satisfied , comfortable , and happy . We , who flock together from love to each other and love to our cause , should thus have no cause of complaint nor regret .
Conscientiously , and without boasting , in conclusion let me recommend as a pattern a Lodge where things are managed in a most commendable st yle ; where the refreshments supplied , after excellent working , even on general occasions , are of such a nature as to give the fullest satisfaction . They may well compete' with many so called
" banquets , " and but a mere nominal sum is paid ; and all that by the sole management of an excellent P . M . and no less an excellent Treasurer . Yet as the proof of the pudding is in its eating , I conclude my , I hope not too sharp , though well meant , remarks , with the " refrain " of our beloved W . M . ' s song : " If any brother should come our Avay , we make him as happy as the flowers in May . "