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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
PETITIONS TO THE GRAND MASTER . To the FBEKMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR S IR AND BROTHER , —My attention has been directed to your report of Grand Lodge's proceedings , wherein you say , "The motion standing in the name of Bro . Peter Le Page was not brought forward , as that Brother was again absent , and it is hoped we have now heard the last of his proposal . "
I do not for a moment think that you intend any disrespect to me personally , but as to my proposal , is it wise to hope that the last of it is heard , when the reason for bringing it forward has never , —so far as I know come under your notice ? I exceedingly regret my absence from Grand Lodge , for had I been present I would have raised a discussion on the meaning of Rule 218 , pointing out
that evidently it was open to an interpretation differing from that which is generally accepted by the Craft . This I think would have been readily seen by Grand Lodge when the following fact would have been stated , viz ., a Petition signed by most of the P . Ms , of the three Guernsey Lodges was sent some time since to the M . W . Grand Master in accordance with Rule 218 , but up to the present
the petitioners cannot get to know if it was presented , the Grand Secretary refusing to answer the question . I would have taken up the same line of argument as Bro . B . Eve , who is reported to have said , " Grand Secretary was an Officer of Grand Lodge , and the Brethren had an undoubted right to call upon him , if they wanted an answer to certain matters , and
they ought to have it . " The Grand Secretary excuses himself by saying that he is not at liberty to disclose the particulars of private conversations . In my correspondence with Grand Secretary , on the motion which stood in my name , I have pointed out that there is a very wide difference between demanding to know if a communication has reached its destination , and asking for a report of
confidential conversations . What then is the natural inference of such reticence ? I take it to be this , that if no affirmative answer is given , the petition has not reached the M . W . Grand Master and that Rule 218 is interpreted by Grand Secretary in a manner different to that generally accepted , and , if so , then the sooner it is expunged ( or altered so as to be understood ) the better . Yours truly , PETER LE PAGE P . M . AND P . Z . 243 .
The Masonic world at Cardiff is so highly excited just now that if one perceives a Mason approaching one has to dive down a side street and escape . A magnificent ceremony is to take place soon , when Lord
Langattock is to be installed as Worshipful Master of — , but , stay ! I will not venture further . I never could quite disentangle one Masonic title from another , and I fear I shall only succeed in getting into trouble if I am rash . Freemasons are a noble body of men , and their Craft one of the noblest and purest . There are many of
them who regard it as a religion , and its liturgy is a kind of Sacred Scrip for guidance through life . The Brotherhood of man is not a sordid or weak ideal , and , indeed , the only fear one has about it is that the mere pronouncement of words and the payment of a
subscription cannot arouse the feeling in one who has it not . On the other hand , the form of words is so impressive , so succinct , so imperious , that it is impossible to pronounce them amid the solemnities of admission without a feeling of awe and reverence . The effect is a
lasting one which , on the character of most Masons , leaves a deep impression . This tribute one can at least pay to the Craft ; this amongst many . For a more humane and generous and benevolent institution was never conceived . — " South Wales Echo . " o 0 o
Our Scottish friend " The Mallet" learns from an Ayr contemporary that the Masonic panel for the Burns statue in Ayr , subject " The Jolly Beggars , " has been received by the committee , and will be shortly placed in position . Mr . David M'Gill , London ( a native of Kilmarnock , by the way ) , who was entrusted with the
work , has given those interested every satisfaction . There is still a small amount required to meet the expenses , so it is not too late yet for those Lodges who have not subscribed to send to Brother T . Duncan , High Street , Ayr , a contribution .
Energy And Its Results.
ENERGY AND ITS RESULTS .
WE remarked in our last issue that it was wonderful what a little energy on the part of a W . M . would do for his Lodge . But a good example is not confined in its good results to one Lodge ; other Lodges are fired with a spirit of emulation and the good travels . The energy which prompted Bro . Walker to give three degrees in one evening at the Ooty Lodge , and thus establish
a record , has prompted more than one other W . M . to compete as record-holder . At the last regular meeting of Lodge Universal Charity , in Madras , the W . M . Brother the Rev . J . T . Lawrence conferred the three degrees one after the other , and the Lodge was properly opened and closed in each degree , so that the whole of Craft Masonry was worked during the evening .
We rejoice to see this activity , for with all these degrees there must be candidates , and it means progress . But we tremble to think of the results , if W . M . ' s go in for record-breaking . The
three degrees , the full openings and closings , the tracing board , lectures and the charges , all crowded into one sitting , would be a little more than any but extremely ardent Masons could contemplate serenely . — "Indian Masonic Review . "
THE forthcoming Exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society , which will open to the public on Monday , 24 th September , reminds us that the art is one of the past generation , since it forms the thirty-ninth of an unbroken annual series held by the Society . The Photographic Society of London , as it was first styled , was
founded in 1853 , with the warm support of both the Queen and the Prince Consort , who became its Patrons , and wero frequent visitors at its earlier exhibitions . In 1876 its name was changed to the Photographic Society of Great Britain , and within the last few months , at her Majesty's command , this title has been altered to
that of the Royal Photographic Society . Its presidents have been selected from both the scientific and artistic worlds , and have included Sir Charles Eastlake , Sir Frederick Pollock , Captain Abney , and Sir H . T . Wood , the present holder of the office . The Exhibition will be held as on former occasions in the Gallery of the
Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours , at 5 A Pall Mall East , and will be inaugurated by a Soiree on the evening of Saturday , 22 nd September , remaining open to the public from the Monday after that date until 14 th November . Photographic Lantern slides
will be exhibited on Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday evenings between the hours of seven and ten . The Judges on this occasion are : —Art Judges—F . P . Cembrano , Col . J . Gale , Seymour Lucas , A . R . A ., F . M . Sutcliffe , B . Gay Wilkinson jun . Technical Judges —Chapman Jones , A . Pringle , J . W . Swan , F . R . S .
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
PETITIONS TO THE GRAND MASTER . To the FBEKMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR S IR AND BROTHER , —My attention has been directed to your report of Grand Lodge's proceedings , wherein you say , "The motion standing in the name of Bro . Peter Le Page was not brought forward , as that Brother was again absent , and it is hoped we have now heard the last of his proposal . "
I do not for a moment think that you intend any disrespect to me personally , but as to my proposal , is it wise to hope that the last of it is heard , when the reason for bringing it forward has never , —so far as I know come under your notice ? I exceedingly regret my absence from Grand Lodge , for had I been present I would have raised a discussion on the meaning of Rule 218 , pointing out
that evidently it was open to an interpretation differing from that which is generally accepted by the Craft . This I think would have been readily seen by Grand Lodge when the following fact would have been stated , viz ., a Petition signed by most of the P . Ms , of the three Guernsey Lodges was sent some time since to the M . W . Grand Master in accordance with Rule 218 , but up to the present
the petitioners cannot get to know if it was presented , the Grand Secretary refusing to answer the question . I would have taken up the same line of argument as Bro . B . Eve , who is reported to have said , " Grand Secretary was an Officer of Grand Lodge , and the Brethren had an undoubted right to call upon him , if they wanted an answer to certain matters , and
they ought to have it . " The Grand Secretary excuses himself by saying that he is not at liberty to disclose the particulars of private conversations . In my correspondence with Grand Secretary , on the motion which stood in my name , I have pointed out that there is a very wide difference between demanding to know if a communication has reached its destination , and asking for a report of
confidential conversations . What then is the natural inference of such reticence ? I take it to be this , that if no affirmative answer is given , the petition has not reached the M . W . Grand Master and that Rule 218 is interpreted by Grand Secretary in a manner different to that generally accepted , and , if so , then the sooner it is expunged ( or altered so as to be understood ) the better . Yours truly , PETER LE PAGE P . M . AND P . Z . 243 .
The Masonic world at Cardiff is so highly excited just now that if one perceives a Mason approaching one has to dive down a side street and escape . A magnificent ceremony is to take place soon , when Lord
Langattock is to be installed as Worshipful Master of — , but , stay ! I will not venture further . I never could quite disentangle one Masonic title from another , and I fear I shall only succeed in getting into trouble if I am rash . Freemasons are a noble body of men , and their Craft one of the noblest and purest . There are many of
them who regard it as a religion , and its liturgy is a kind of Sacred Scrip for guidance through life . The Brotherhood of man is not a sordid or weak ideal , and , indeed , the only fear one has about it is that the mere pronouncement of words and the payment of a
subscription cannot arouse the feeling in one who has it not . On the other hand , the form of words is so impressive , so succinct , so imperious , that it is impossible to pronounce them amid the solemnities of admission without a feeling of awe and reverence . The effect is a
lasting one which , on the character of most Masons , leaves a deep impression . This tribute one can at least pay to the Craft ; this amongst many . For a more humane and generous and benevolent institution was never conceived . — " South Wales Echo . " o 0 o
Our Scottish friend " The Mallet" learns from an Ayr contemporary that the Masonic panel for the Burns statue in Ayr , subject " The Jolly Beggars , " has been received by the committee , and will be shortly placed in position . Mr . David M'Gill , London ( a native of Kilmarnock , by the way ) , who was entrusted with the
work , has given those interested every satisfaction . There is still a small amount required to meet the expenses , so it is not too late yet for those Lodges who have not subscribed to send to Brother T . Duncan , High Street , Ayr , a contribution .
Energy And Its Results.
ENERGY AND ITS RESULTS .
WE remarked in our last issue that it was wonderful what a little energy on the part of a W . M . would do for his Lodge . But a good example is not confined in its good results to one Lodge ; other Lodges are fired with a spirit of emulation and the good travels . The energy which prompted Bro . Walker to give three degrees in one evening at the Ooty Lodge , and thus establish
a record , has prompted more than one other W . M . to compete as record-holder . At the last regular meeting of Lodge Universal Charity , in Madras , the W . M . Brother the Rev . J . T . Lawrence conferred the three degrees one after the other , and the Lodge was properly opened and closed in each degree , so that the whole of Craft Masonry was worked during the evening .
We rejoice to see this activity , for with all these degrees there must be candidates , and it means progress . But we tremble to think of the results , if W . M . ' s go in for record-breaking . The
three degrees , the full openings and closings , the tracing board , lectures and the charges , all crowded into one sitting , would be a little more than any but extremely ardent Masons could contemplate serenely . — "Indian Masonic Review . "
THE forthcoming Exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society , which will open to the public on Monday , 24 th September , reminds us that the art is one of the past generation , since it forms the thirty-ninth of an unbroken annual series held by the Society . The Photographic Society of London , as it was first styled , was
founded in 1853 , with the warm support of both the Queen and the Prince Consort , who became its Patrons , and wero frequent visitors at its earlier exhibitions . In 1876 its name was changed to the Photographic Society of Great Britain , and within the last few months , at her Majesty's command , this title has been altered to
that of the Royal Photographic Society . Its presidents have been selected from both the scientific and artistic worlds , and have included Sir Charles Eastlake , Sir Frederick Pollock , Captain Abney , and Sir H . T . Wood , the present holder of the office . The Exhibition will be held as on former occasions in the Gallery of the
Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours , at 5 A Pall Mall East , and will be inaugurated by a Soiree on the evening of Saturday , 22 nd September , remaining open to the public from the Monday after that date until 14 th November . Photographic Lantern slides
will be exhibited on Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday evenings between the hours of seven and ten . The Judges on this occasion are : —Art Judges—F . P . Cembrano , Col . J . Gale , Seymour Lucas , A . R . A ., F . M . Sutcliffe , B . Gay Wilkinson jun . Technical Judges —Chapman Jones , A . Pringle , J . W . Swan , F . R . S .
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CRITERIONRESTAURANT. EASTROOM, DINNERS&SUPPERS ALACARTE. WESTROOM, FROM 12 TO 3 , Academy Luncheon at 2 / 9 per Head , "LeDinerParisien,"5/;Supper,4/-Instrwmental Music . GRANDHALL, ThePopular3/6Dinner Is Served at SEPARATE TABLES , 6 to 8 p m ., During which the Celebrated "SPIERPON"ORCHESTRA WILL PERFORM .