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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 2 of 4 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
raised him ; and however they may contemplate a successor , it is loss with hopefulness of that successor ' s ability to exceed the Earl of Zetland in Alasonic attainment , than that he may look ori the well-tried capabilities of that Noble Brother , as the best model for emulation . The Earl of Zetland will be installed in April next for the third time . The annual appointment of Grand Officers is looked to with more than usual interest .
A motion for a grant in aid of the Library was negatived on grounds the most futile . The opponents could not agree in argument , for one party considered the proposed grant as paltry , while others thought that there being ninety pounds in hand , it was unnecessary . It is a singular anomaly in Masonry , that with many there should be a desire to continue behind hand with all the world in the very elements of
Science . However , agitation will teach a useful lesson . A motion in favour of annuities for the Widows of Masons was unsuccessful in the vote . But as no person ventured to question the propriety of the motion , we presume now that the wedge has been applied , that after several notices of motion duly to be given , and as duly
to be rejected , the cause of the "Helpless Widow" will ultimately triumph . It is a common saying that "Rome was not built in a day . " The mover implored some one to bring forward a more liberal motion than his own , that he might support it . Such a sentiment is worthy of a Mason , and will ultimately prevail .
TUB ADDITIONAL SALARY . WE had not intended to have noticed the subject , but to have been contented with leaving our readers to comment on the report of the proceedings at the last Grand Lodge ; " a good natured friend , " however , having expressed himself with more zeal than discretion on the motives of the Brother who moved the amendment , which he terms an
abandonment of the former liberal policy of the said Brother , whose motives are moreover hinted to be of a personal nature , disposed us to enter into an examination of the question . We should further state , that the " goodnatured friend" is of opinion that it is indecorous to oppose any motion suggested by the Board of General Purposes , because such motions are certain of being carried !
It is true , the " good-natured friend" fights behind a mask , availing himself of anonymous protection ; on this account he should be treated with contempt , but he has dared us to the conflict by a declaration that
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
raised him ; and however they may contemplate a successor , it is loss with hopefulness of that successor ' s ability to exceed the Earl of Zetland in Alasonic attainment , than that he may look ori the well-tried capabilities of that Noble Brother , as the best model for emulation . The Earl of Zetland will be installed in April next for the third time . The annual appointment of Grand Officers is looked to with more than usual interest .
A motion for a grant in aid of the Library was negatived on grounds the most futile . The opponents could not agree in argument , for one party considered the proposed grant as paltry , while others thought that there being ninety pounds in hand , it was unnecessary . It is a singular anomaly in Masonry , that with many there should be a desire to continue behind hand with all the world in the very elements of
Science . However , agitation will teach a useful lesson . A motion in favour of annuities for the Widows of Masons was unsuccessful in the vote . But as no person ventured to question the propriety of the motion , we presume now that the wedge has been applied , that after several notices of motion duly to be given , and as duly
to be rejected , the cause of the "Helpless Widow" will ultimately triumph . It is a common saying that "Rome was not built in a day . " The mover implored some one to bring forward a more liberal motion than his own , that he might support it . Such a sentiment is worthy of a Mason , and will ultimately prevail .
TUB ADDITIONAL SALARY . WE had not intended to have noticed the subject , but to have been contented with leaving our readers to comment on the report of the proceedings at the last Grand Lodge ; " a good natured friend , " however , having expressed himself with more zeal than discretion on the motives of the Brother who moved the amendment , which he terms an
abandonment of the former liberal policy of the said Brother , whose motives are moreover hinted to be of a personal nature , disposed us to enter into an examination of the question . We should further state , that the " goodnatured friend" is of opinion that it is indecorous to oppose any motion suggested by the Board of General Purposes , because such motions are certain of being carried !
It is true , the " good-natured friend" fights behind a mask , availing himself of anonymous protection ; on this account he should be treated with contempt , but he has dared us to the conflict by a declaration that