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Edited liy W . BRO . JAMES STEVENS , P . M . . P . Z ., Ac-, Ac .

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Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

Without in any way holding ourselves responsible for , or even approving of the opinions expressed , we freely throw open our columns for the proper discussion of all matters of a general character relating to Freemasonry . Correspondents must bo as brief as possible , must write plainly , only use one Hide of the paper , and cannot expect the return of rejected contributions . " Every contribution must be accompanied with the . name of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To the Editor of THE MASONIC STAH . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . We shall be obliged by the insertion of the enclosed copy of letter as delivered this day , to the Chairman of the Committee of Inquiry . —Yours fraternally , F . W . RAMSAY , M . D . CHAS . FREDK . HOGARD .

V . W . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , Chairman Committee of Inquiry . V . W . Sir and Brother , The members of the House , and Finance and Audit Committees have had under consideration the Report of the Committee , presented by you as Chairman to the Quarterly General Court

of this Institution on Friday , 2 Gth ult . They desire to avoid any want of courtesy to yourself , or any member of that Committee , yet they cannot—in justice to themselves—refrain from an expression of astonishment at the conclusions as set forth in the Report . With the knowledge previously possessed by some , and now acquired by other , members of the two

Committees of the shorthand writer ' s notes of the evidence , this feeling is greatly intensified . They challenge the publication of those notes , as to them they would fearlessly appeal . Without unrestricted access to those' notes it is manifestly impossible to draw up an exhaustive reply to your Report , but the members of both administrative Committees unanimously concur in entering a protest

against decisions which were arrived at in their opinion contrary to the weight of evidence . They indignantly repudiate the suggestion that they have on any important point subordinated their views to any official influence whatever , and that they have failed to maintain the most steady allegiance to the important interests entrusted to their care . They deeply regret to mark the tone that pervades the

whole Report , which is best exemplified by paragraph 1 , p . 29 . In answer to that they can only say that they are all equally bound by the acts of the Committee , and every individual member rejects for himself the invidious distinction sought to be drawn by this unmasonic paragraph . We are obliged to send a copy of this letter to the Masonic press ,

as it is the only ready means available for an appeal to the large constituency affected by the issue of the Report . —Faithfully yours , F . W . RAMSAY , M . D ., Rota Chairman , On behalf of the House Committee . CHAS . FREDK . HOGARD , Rota Chairman , On behalf of the Finance and Audit 9 th May , 1889 . Committee .

"Hearty Good Wishes."

"HEARTY GOOD WISHES . "

To the Editor of THE MASONIC STAR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , As an officer of one of the oldest lodges in the province of East Lancashire , it comes as a surprise to me on reading the lines on your " Trestle Board , " that an objection is raised to the courteous expression , "Hearty good wishes , " when given on behalf of his

lodge by a visiting brother . I cordially agree with your remarks , and am certain that in this district the brethren would be grieved to see the custom , which is general here , discontinued . The utmost amity and fraternal feeling exists among the brethren of all the lodges , and amy visitor who omitted to give expression to that friendliness on the part of the other brethren composing his lodge ,

would be considered guilty of an act of discourtesy , to say the least of it . Granted that a brother visits of his own motion , he is warmly welcomed , and is made at home , and surely nothing can be lost and much may be gained by a kindly expression of the good wishes which the other members of his lodge entertain towards those brethren . Such expressions are properly appreciated , are received

with pleasure , and are duly acknowledged . They do much to maintain the kindly feeling which should , and , I am pleased to know , do prevail between the different lodges . There is far too little courtesy prevailing now-a-days in every walk of life , and I have sadly misused the time I have devoted to studying the principles of Freemasonry if I am to understand that those little courtesies ,

which help so much to make our intercourse with our fellows pleasant and agreeable , are not to be especially extended to our brethren of the craft . If they are not to be met with in lodge , where may we expect to find them 1 I am aware there are among Masons , some brethren , who demand chapter and verse for everything that is done , and are crotchety enough to object to whatever

has not been laid down in so many words by constituted authority . Such , while adhering to the letter , which often kills , forget the spirit of Masonry , which should keep alive the fact that ( to quote from one of the lectures ) we " are united by a strict and endearing relation , as creatures of the same God , children of the same first parents , and brethren of the same solid tie . " Yours fraternally , J . R . BARTON .

Freemasonry.

FREEMASONRY .

To the Editor A / T HE MASONIC STAR . DEAR SIR , Will you kindly favour me with the following information as DO what amount it would cost any " ex pupils " of the R . M . I . B . to oecome Freemasons , out of London—say Liverpool , Manchester and Rivminirtimii ftw inotnTioo iii rwrlfiv +, _ . sfitt . lf . n , __ iff __ ren < . fi of om ' nirvn '

I allege that any " old boy " can become a Freemason at a much reduced sum ., whatever the amount is in the provinces . Kindly say if that is so , and what would be the amount to join a lodge of ordinary standing , and if the " old boys " could obtain their regalia , & c , from any of the large manufacturers cheaper than any other person who is not an ex-pupil of the R . M . I . B ., and thus allow

them some little advantage in order to promote the interests which they have at heart for the good old Masonic School ; bearing in mind that in some instances the boys of our school are left without father and mother , and have to fight the battle of life singlehanded , and make some provision for their younger members of the family . Your esteemed reply will be appreciated by P ALM AM QUI MERUIT FERAT .

April 25 th , 1889 . % * Answer next iceek . —ED . M . S .

Answers To Correspondents.

Answers to Correspondents .

W F II —S . W . 463 . —Your report was wrongly addressed , and reached us at the ' moment of going to Press . Will do our best next week . ( T C—S . W . 10 G 8 — Shall bo always pleased to hear from you . JiOt us know if what you will ilnd in this number fairly represents the details yon forwarded .

PLUMB R ULE . —We will answer your letter , as to appointment of officers , in Om Trestle Board" next week . . 1 . WILLIAMS . — 'Will consider your communication , and probably write . I < . NORA . _ . S . —Sec " Our Trestle Board " next week ; we will answer your enquir . fully there .

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Press Exchanges and Books Received .

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