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America, (United States).
Masonic convention held last year at Washington . The delegates were twelve in number , but afterwards considerably increased . Bro . J . DOVE , M . D . President , made an admirable address on the objects of the meeting , to promote uniformity of action in every essential particular , and concluded with this expressive observation : — " Let us exercise Masonic charity for the errors and omissions of our officers ; counsel , advise , and correct , when they are wrong ; cheer and support when right . "
May 9 . The delegates submitted the following report : — The Committee appointed to digest , systematize , arrange , and present to this Convention the various objects for which it is assembled , beg to report , that in their opinion , the objects of the Convention are twofold , viz : —
I . To produce uniformity of Masonic work-II . To recommend such measures as shall tend to the elevation of this Order to its due degree of respect throughout the world at large . £ 1 . " ] To devise the best means of accomplishing the first of these objects , your Committee recommend the appointment of four standing-Committees , to whom shall be referred the arrangement of the subjects to them respectively appertainingin order that by suitable reportsthis
, , Convention may be the better prepared to act with due precaution , and yet as speedily as possible . 1 . On the work and lectures in conferring degrees . 2 . On the Funeral Service . 3 . On the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation . 4 . On Masonic jurisprudence .
£ II . ~ 1 And with a view to devise the best means of carrying out the second object of the Convention , your Committee recommend the appointment of three standing committees , viz .: 1 . To report on the expediency of adopting a regularly authorized Jilasonic Trestle-board : and further to report on the propriety of publishing a work of antiquarian research and learning on the origin and history of the order , of such a character as shall exhibit the
excellence and antiquity thereof in its true light . 2 . To report on what further measures may he necessary to carry out the recommendation of the National Masonic Convention , held at Washington , March , 1842 , in reference to Grand Lodge Certificates . 3 . To report on the expediency of issuing a letter addressed by this Convention to the Fraternity at large throughout the United States , on the general state of Masonry , & c . J . DELAFIELD , JR . C . W . MOORE , J . H . WHEELER .
Four several committees were formed ; On Work , Funeral Service , Ceremonies of Consecration , and Masonic Jurisprudence . May 10 . Lecture on first degree , —adopted . — 11 . Opening and closing first degree , adopted . Opening and closing second degree , adopted . — 12 . Opening of third degree , adopted . First , second , and third sections of lecture in third degree , —adopted . Brother E . J . Hutchins of the Lodge of Friendship , London , No . 6 , P . Prov . D . G . M . for South Wales , on a visit in this city , invited to attend the convention , and witness its deliberations .
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America, (United States).
Masonic convention held last year at Washington . The delegates were twelve in number , but afterwards considerably increased . Bro . J . DOVE , M . D . President , made an admirable address on the objects of the meeting , to promote uniformity of action in every essential particular , and concluded with this expressive observation : — " Let us exercise Masonic charity for the errors and omissions of our officers ; counsel , advise , and correct , when they are wrong ; cheer and support when right . "
May 9 . The delegates submitted the following report : — The Committee appointed to digest , systematize , arrange , and present to this Convention the various objects for which it is assembled , beg to report , that in their opinion , the objects of the Convention are twofold , viz : —
I . To produce uniformity of Masonic work-II . To recommend such measures as shall tend to the elevation of this Order to its due degree of respect throughout the world at large . £ 1 . " ] To devise the best means of accomplishing the first of these objects , your Committee recommend the appointment of four standing-Committees , to whom shall be referred the arrangement of the subjects to them respectively appertainingin order that by suitable reportsthis
, , Convention may be the better prepared to act with due precaution , and yet as speedily as possible . 1 . On the work and lectures in conferring degrees . 2 . On the Funeral Service . 3 . On the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation . 4 . On Masonic jurisprudence .
£ II . ~ 1 And with a view to devise the best means of carrying out the second object of the Convention , your Committee recommend the appointment of three standing committees , viz .: 1 . To report on the expediency of adopting a regularly authorized Jilasonic Trestle-board : and further to report on the propriety of publishing a work of antiquarian research and learning on the origin and history of the order , of such a character as shall exhibit the
excellence and antiquity thereof in its true light . 2 . To report on what further measures may he necessary to carry out the recommendation of the National Masonic Convention , held at Washington , March , 1842 , in reference to Grand Lodge Certificates . 3 . To report on the expediency of issuing a letter addressed by this Convention to the Fraternity at large throughout the United States , on the general state of Masonry , & c . J . DELAFIELD , JR . C . W . MOORE , J . H . WHEELER .
Four several committees were formed ; On Work , Funeral Service , Ceremonies of Consecration , and Masonic Jurisprudence . May 10 . Lecture on first degree , —adopted . — 11 . Opening and closing first degree , adopted . Opening and closing second degree , adopted . — 12 . Opening of third degree , adopted . First , second , and third sections of lecture in third degree , —adopted . Brother E . J . Hutchins of the Lodge of Friendship , London , No . 6 , P . Prov . D . G . M . for South Wales , on a visit in this city , invited to attend the convention , and witness its deliberations .