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Masonry In Scotland.
mistaken in their calculation , as only about fifty or sixty have come forward . Of course , all who have not , are deprived of a vote . It was anticipated , as there was such a snug little party assembled on the 2 nd inst ., that the business of Grand Lodge would be gone through quickly and quietly ; they were , however , doomed to be disappointed , owing to the stubbornness of a descendant , of " Bell the Cat" an out-and-out Craftsmana bold supporter of everything that
, , tends to the advancement of Masonry , who , at one time , was supported by two kindred spirits . He , however , is now left to bear the brunt of the battle alone , as one has gone to uphold Masonry in the East , the other to his final resting-place . This Brother appears , however , tobe in no way daunted by the loss of his former allies , ancl I would fain hope that others , beholding his determination , will enlist themselves under his banner , and support him in his endeavours to reform
the Grand Lodge , and that ultimately he , and all those who have the good of the Craft at heart , may have the pleasure of seeing it the pride and boast of every Scotchman over the globe . The business on that night was also prolonged by a limb of the law , a Sterlingshire laird , a perfect gentleman ; but who , unfortunately , as soon as he steps into the Grand Lodge , seems to receive an electric shock , as it causes him constantly to rise off his seat , to oppose every Brother , who , he thinks , is
opposed to him , and the views of which , I am led to understand , he is one of the principal champions , and very seldom do his opponents get leave to say more than , "Most W . G . Master , " before he is upon his legs , to stop them from uttering a word , —so afraid is he that thev may
say things that might shake the power which he and his party have in the Grand Lodge . A laughable instance of his opposition , I understand , occurred on the ni ght in question . The descendant of " Bell the Cat" rose at the beginning of the evening , and addressed the Chair pointedly on a particular subject ; towards the close of the evening he had occasion to arise again and to address the Chair on a very different subject ; he had but just uttered the words , "Most
W . G . Master , " when up started the laird , and craved that the Grand Master ancl Brethren would not allow the Brother to speak , as he hacl already spoken on that subject . The descendant of " Bell the Cat" stood , for a moment or two , perfectly astonished ; but , at last , he said that it did surprise him how the worthy Brother could know so well what he was going to say , before he had uttered a word . I can only account for the laird being fidgettyby supposing that he is
, either impressed with the idea that he is honouring his opponents , by rising so often to check them , in order to prevent them from foolishly or hastily saying anything that might be disagreeable to the Chair , or that he would deter them from bringing anything forward that might disturb the tranquillity of his party , or that he considers himself possessed of such transcendant abilities , and superior judgment , as to be able to regulate the proceedings with a word .
I sincerely trust the Brethren in Scotland will arouse themselves from their slumbers , and look to their own interests in the Grand Lodge . I am , Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , DIOGENES .
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Masonry In Scotland.
mistaken in their calculation , as only about fifty or sixty have come forward . Of course , all who have not , are deprived of a vote . It was anticipated , as there was such a snug little party assembled on the 2 nd inst ., that the business of Grand Lodge would be gone through quickly and quietly ; they were , however , doomed to be disappointed , owing to the stubbornness of a descendant , of " Bell the Cat" an out-and-out Craftsmana bold supporter of everything that
, , tends to the advancement of Masonry , who , at one time , was supported by two kindred spirits . He , however , is now left to bear the brunt of the battle alone , as one has gone to uphold Masonry in the East , the other to his final resting-place . This Brother appears , however , tobe in no way daunted by the loss of his former allies , ancl I would fain hope that others , beholding his determination , will enlist themselves under his banner , and support him in his endeavours to reform
the Grand Lodge , and that ultimately he , and all those who have the good of the Craft at heart , may have the pleasure of seeing it the pride and boast of every Scotchman over the globe . The business on that night was also prolonged by a limb of the law , a Sterlingshire laird , a perfect gentleman ; but who , unfortunately , as soon as he steps into the Grand Lodge , seems to receive an electric shock , as it causes him constantly to rise off his seat , to oppose every Brother , who , he thinks , is
opposed to him , and the views of which , I am led to understand , he is one of the principal champions , and very seldom do his opponents get leave to say more than , "Most W . G . Master , " before he is upon his legs , to stop them from uttering a word , —so afraid is he that thev may
say things that might shake the power which he and his party have in the Grand Lodge . A laughable instance of his opposition , I understand , occurred on the ni ght in question . The descendant of " Bell the Cat" rose at the beginning of the evening , and addressed the Chair pointedly on a particular subject ; towards the close of the evening he had occasion to arise again and to address the Chair on a very different subject ; he had but just uttered the words , "Most
W . G . Master , " when up started the laird , and craved that the Grand Master ancl Brethren would not allow the Brother to speak , as he hacl already spoken on that subject . The descendant of " Bell the Cat" stood , for a moment or two , perfectly astonished ; but , at last , he said that it did surprise him how the worthy Brother could know so well what he was going to say , before he had uttered a word . I can only account for the laird being fidgettyby supposing that he is
, either impressed with the idea that he is honouring his opponents , by rising so often to check them , in order to prevent them from foolishly or hastily saying anything that might be disagreeable to the Chair , or that he would deter them from bringing anything forward that might disturb the tranquillity of his party , or that he considers himself possessed of such transcendant abilities , and superior judgment , as to be able to regulate the proceedings with a word .
I sincerely trust the Brethren in Scotland will arouse themselves from their slumbers , and look to their own interests in the Grand Lodge . I am , Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , DIOGENES .