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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 2 of 7 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
societies that had just been united , but whose points of discipline and practice required much care in consolidation . The late Grand Master , —from whose address in the House of Lords , on a very momentous occasion , wo take an extract in illustration of our position , —was evidently aware of this
circumstance ; and indeed , during the early period of the Masonic union , opposed any change which he thought might give any umbrage or discontent on either side . After , however , a lapse of nearly thirty years , we expect that such a code of legislation will be adopted , without affecting the
amour propre of any of the Fraternity , and founded upon the results of thirty years' practical experience of the advantages of the union itself . The more we reflect on the present aspect of affairs , the greater reason we have to be satisfied with the opinion
expressed in our last number on the Masonic Protectorate . Since then , the subject of limiting the holding of the Grand Mastership to three years has been publicly discussed ; and a resolution to that effect was moved and seconded in
addresses marked b y due consideration , sound argument , and clear deduction . These addresses were heard with the deepest attention , appeared to have produced all the effect that could be wished for , and , in all probability the motion would have been carried had the question gone to a \ r ote .
The presiding officer , however , was of opinion that the time chosen was not proper ; that during the " Masonic Interregnum" such a motion would convey something of a personal reflection , and tend to create misunderstanding ; and , under such circumstances , he hoped the motion would be
withdrawn . The feebleness of these objections , inconsistent with the sound constitutional views previously entered into , was strikingly obvious : however , to prevent the possibility of any ^ misunderstanding , and to set an example of acting courteously even when success was in view , the motion was withdrawn by consent , with an understanding that it should be brought , forward hereafter without prejudice .
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
societies that had just been united , but whose points of discipline and practice required much care in consolidation . The late Grand Master , —from whose address in the House of Lords , on a very momentous occasion , wo take an extract in illustration of our position , —was evidently aware of this
circumstance ; and indeed , during the early period of the Masonic union , opposed any change which he thought might give any umbrage or discontent on either side . After , however , a lapse of nearly thirty years , we expect that such a code of legislation will be adopted , without affecting the
amour propre of any of the Fraternity , and founded upon the results of thirty years' practical experience of the advantages of the union itself . The more we reflect on the present aspect of affairs , the greater reason we have to be satisfied with the opinion
expressed in our last number on the Masonic Protectorate . Since then , the subject of limiting the holding of the Grand Mastership to three years has been publicly discussed ; and a resolution to that effect was moved and seconded in
addresses marked b y due consideration , sound argument , and clear deduction . These addresses were heard with the deepest attention , appeared to have produced all the effect that could be wished for , and , in all probability the motion would have been carried had the question gone to a \ r ote .
The presiding officer , however , was of opinion that the time chosen was not proper ; that during the " Masonic Interregnum" such a motion would convey something of a personal reflection , and tend to create misunderstanding ; and , under such circumstances , he hoped the motion would be
withdrawn . The feebleness of these objections , inconsistent with the sound constitutional views previously entered into , was strikingly obvious : however , to prevent the possibility of any ^ misunderstanding , and to set an example of acting courteously even when success was in view , the motion was withdrawn by consent , with an understanding that it should be brought , forward hereafter without prejudice .