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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
FUND OF BENEVOLENCE AND COMMITTEE OF MASTERS .
THE petitions have become so numerous , ancl their claims so imperative , as not only to take up much time but to absorb every shilling of the Funds in hand ; we speak advisedly when we say that there has been an excess of expenditure over the income . The Members of the Board of Benevolence , although they seldom leave the meeting until near twelve o ' clock , are , however , rewarded by the satisfaction which benevolent hearts must feelat being permitted to be instrumental in
, relieving the present wants of our Brethren and their families . With but little exception , there is a truly Masonic spirit in the mode of examination , as to character and the circumstances that cause the application —and we should feel pleasure in hinting at the exception to a general rule—did we not think that it has had the effect of tending somewhat to more liberality by way of compensation—and thereb y has proved one cause of excess of expenditure over income .
Some Masters and Secretaries of Lodges have had to be reminded of their duty ; we are certain that inadvertence , and not wilful neglect , was the cause of some petitions being deferred ; we hope in future that misfortune will meet with more respect—poverty is no crime . February 24 . —There was a very numerous attendance at the
Committee of Masters . —Present—Bros . Bossy , Crucefix , Burmester , H . Parker , Norris , Philipe , Rule . & c . The Report of the Annual Audit was read . The circumstance of its having been signed by that excellent Mason , Geo . Aarons , who is blind , was singular ; however , although he could not investigate the accounts , it was gratifying to observe how determined he is to do his duty ; and as the loss of one faculty quickens the power of others , we would rather
have our friend present than absent ; he can hear , mark , learn , and inwardl y digest , as well as any Mason ; and long may he continue in the true spirit . The General Report was read . The Fund of Benevolence appeared behind hand ; but there is a balance in hand of 748 / . 6 s . 6 d ., on account ofthe Board of General Purposes , besides 1300 / . stock ; also 1000 / . on loan ( without interest ) to the Girl ' s School , and 129 / . 16 * . Rd .
unappropriated . The Library Committee recommended that a Subscribing Member of any Lodge should be permitted to visit the Library on producing a letter from his Master . The Grand Secretary stated that he was directed by the Deputy Grand Master to give notice of motion that he intended to bring forward in the next Grand Lodge a question of " Breach of Privilege " in the report of the transactions of Grand Lodge in a recent publication !
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Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
FUND OF BENEVOLENCE AND COMMITTEE OF MASTERS .
THE petitions have become so numerous , ancl their claims so imperative , as not only to take up much time but to absorb every shilling of the Funds in hand ; we speak advisedly when we say that there has been an excess of expenditure over the income . The Members of the Board of Benevolence , although they seldom leave the meeting until near twelve o ' clock , are , however , rewarded by the satisfaction which benevolent hearts must feelat being permitted to be instrumental in
, relieving the present wants of our Brethren and their families . With but little exception , there is a truly Masonic spirit in the mode of examination , as to character and the circumstances that cause the application —and we should feel pleasure in hinting at the exception to a general rule—did we not think that it has had the effect of tending somewhat to more liberality by way of compensation—and thereb y has proved one cause of excess of expenditure over income .
Some Masters and Secretaries of Lodges have had to be reminded of their duty ; we are certain that inadvertence , and not wilful neglect , was the cause of some petitions being deferred ; we hope in future that misfortune will meet with more respect—poverty is no crime . February 24 . —There was a very numerous attendance at the
Committee of Masters . —Present—Bros . Bossy , Crucefix , Burmester , H . Parker , Norris , Philipe , Rule . & c . The Report of the Annual Audit was read . The circumstance of its having been signed by that excellent Mason , Geo . Aarons , who is blind , was singular ; however , although he could not investigate the accounts , it was gratifying to observe how determined he is to do his duty ; and as the loss of one faculty quickens the power of others , we would rather
have our friend present than absent ; he can hear , mark , learn , and inwardl y digest , as well as any Mason ; and long may he continue in the true spirit . The General Report was read . The Fund of Benevolence appeared behind hand ; but there is a balance in hand of 748 / . 6 s . 6 d ., on account ofthe Board of General Purposes , besides 1300 / . stock ; also 1000 / . on loan ( without interest ) to the Girl ' s School , and 129 / . 16 * . Rd .
unappropriated . The Library Committee recommended that a Subscribing Member of any Lodge should be permitted to visit the Library on producing a letter from his Master . The Grand Secretary stated that he was directed by the Deputy Grand Master to give notice of motion that he intended to bring forward in the next Grand Lodge a question of " Breach of Privilege " in the report of the transactions of Grand Lodge in a recent publication !