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Board Of General Purposes.
THE NEW JEWEL FOR THE GRAND STEWARDS . THE Jewels for the Grand Stewards of the year , are now furnished by the Grand Lodge , and are therefore the property of the Craft . They are worn on all public meetings of the Order , by the Grand Stewards , who are e . v officio Grand Officers of the year , and take rank accordingly . The Past Grand Stewards are entitled to wear a similar jewelbut of
, a reduced size , with the words " Past Grand Steward" engraved on the circle ; and on the reverse must he engraven the name of the Brother , with the _ name and number of the Lodge from whence he derives his title of distinction . These regulations came into operation at the Grand Festival of 1 S 36 . Past Grand Stewards of 1 S 35 and previously , must confine themselves to the former medal .
The Brethren who were members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge at its centenary , 1835 , have been allowed additions to their medals , commemorative of that event , granted to them by H . R . H . the Giand Master .
It should be observed that the present medal must not be worn by Past Grand Stewards of an earlier date than J 83 G ; nor must the old medal be worn by Grand Stewards appointed since that date . AA e have been requested to make these regulations as public as possible . GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE . —Alive to the interests of
Masonry , we are gratified to state that the Master , Past-Masters , and AA ardens of the Lodge have had a meeting with Brother George Aarons , on the subject of a letter he lately addressed to the Lod ge ; and we look with equal interest and anxiety for some report of their conference .
April . —The resignation of a most esteemed member of the Lodge , Brother W . P . Norris , the respected father of the present Master , having been tendered and accepted after a service of nearly forty years ; it was determined that the sentiments of regard and affection , in which the veteran Brother is held , should he commemorated by the presentation of a piece of plate ; and that Brother Crucefix should undertake to inform himself of the wishes of their friend and Brother to what
, as would be most acceptable . In consequence of this suggestion , at the meeting in May , a very handsome cup and cover was exhibited in Lod ^ e and presented to the Worshi pful Master as the proxy of his father , whose age and infirmities prevented him from appearing in person to receive it .
Ale have much pleasure in recording a very pleasing act of courtesy on the part of the late Board of Stewards , who invited the Master and Senior AVarden of this Lod ge to their meetings ; we hope the compliment may be auspicious of an access of members from the Board to join the Grand Stewards' Lodge . PRINCE OF AVALES ' CHAPTER . — ^ pW / . —Companions Pollock , Willet , and Hon . 1 homas Dundas . as Z . IIand I
. . P . S . Comp . Lord Monson . The principal business was the exaltation of Brother the Hon . Frederick Saville , and another Brother ; and we have unqualified pleasure in recording the very able manner in which the noble Sojourner
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Board Of General Purposes.
THE NEW JEWEL FOR THE GRAND STEWARDS . THE Jewels for the Grand Stewards of the year , are now furnished by the Grand Lodge , and are therefore the property of the Craft . They are worn on all public meetings of the Order , by the Grand Stewards , who are e . v officio Grand Officers of the year , and take rank accordingly . The Past Grand Stewards are entitled to wear a similar jewelbut of
, a reduced size , with the words " Past Grand Steward" engraved on the circle ; and on the reverse must he engraven the name of the Brother , with the _ name and number of the Lodge from whence he derives his title of distinction . These regulations came into operation at the Grand Festival of 1 S 36 . Past Grand Stewards of 1 S 35 and previously , must confine themselves to the former medal .
The Brethren who were members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge at its centenary , 1835 , have been allowed additions to their medals , commemorative of that event , granted to them by H . R . H . the Giand Master .
It should be observed that the present medal must not be worn by Past Grand Stewards of an earlier date than J 83 G ; nor must the old medal be worn by Grand Stewards appointed since that date . AA e have been requested to make these regulations as public as possible . GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE . —Alive to the interests of
Masonry , we are gratified to state that the Master , Past-Masters , and AA ardens of the Lodge have had a meeting with Brother George Aarons , on the subject of a letter he lately addressed to the Lod ge ; and we look with equal interest and anxiety for some report of their conference .
April . —The resignation of a most esteemed member of the Lodge , Brother W . P . Norris , the respected father of the present Master , having been tendered and accepted after a service of nearly forty years ; it was determined that the sentiments of regard and affection , in which the veteran Brother is held , should he commemorated by the presentation of a piece of plate ; and that Brother Crucefix should undertake to inform himself of the wishes of their friend and Brother to what
, as would be most acceptable . In consequence of this suggestion , at the meeting in May , a very handsome cup and cover was exhibited in Lod ^ e and presented to the Worshi pful Master as the proxy of his father , whose age and infirmities prevented him from appearing in person to receive it .
Ale have much pleasure in recording a very pleasing act of courtesy on the part of the late Board of Stewards , who invited the Master and Senior AVarden of this Lod ge to their meetings ; we hope the compliment may be auspicious of an access of members from the Board to join the Grand Stewards' Lodge . PRINCE OF AVALES ' CHAPTER . — ^ pW / . —Companions Pollock , Willet , and Hon . 1 homas Dundas . as Z . IIand I
. . P . S . Comp . Lord Monson . The principal business was the exaltation of Brother the Hon . Frederick Saville , and another Brother ; and we have unqualified pleasure in recording the very able manner in which the noble Sojourner