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wasteful expenditure , and have not the funds of many of our Lodges suffered in consequence ? Has not a so-called Masonic Ball , from the mistaken exclusiveness of its promoters , sometimes , however unintentionally , caused a breach of fraternal feeling , which has , perhaps , neutralized for a time those great principles which , as Masons , we so often profess—but , alas 1 so seldom act up to ? If this be not the case , if my impressions are erroneous , I trust some Brother will inform me of my mistake , ancl I
will reconsider the condemnation , which , in my own mind , I have pronounced upon these fertile causes of a breach of that sense of equality and universal Brotherhood , which , highborn or lowly , rich or poor , we ought all to feel , as members of the Masonic body . Having thus glanced at some of the effects and consequences of that class of Masonic Balls , which is given at the sole cost and charges of one Lodge , or of the individual Members of the same , I wish to say a few words upon the more public mode of conducting these entertainments , to which I have before alluded , to ivhich admission is secured on payment of a certain charge .
These are , apparently , nothing more or less than harmless , social meetings of fellow townsmen and country neighbours , in some instances met together for the indirect purpose of supporting a local charity , and more directly of giving a seasonable entertainment to the ladies , and allowing the Brethren an opportunity for the display of their insignia to the admiring eyes of loving wives and inquisitive sisters . There may not be any real mischief lurking under such an arrangement as this—¦
there can be little chance of a meeting of this description , open as it is to all , and under the direction of the principal Mason in the district , beinginimical to the best interests of the Craft ; we need not be apprehensive of any probable infringement of our principles of universal equality and toleration ; but still , in spite of all this , they clo the Craft no good ; and I dare say , that many Brethren , grown old in Masonry , may be able to call to mindcircumstances connected with even thisthe more
, , ligitimate system of conducting Masons' Balls , with some degree of regret , that they were ever induced to take any part in them . I hope to say more on this subject on a future occasion , and remain Yours , faithfully and fraternally , ALPHA .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
SIR . —I have found in " the Symbol of Glory " a few typographical errors which escaped detection at the press . One of them in particular I am anxious to have corrected . On page G 9 , line 18 , the word " insane " occurs , which entirely misrepresents the author ' s meaning . The right reading will be attained b y obliterating the letter s , ancl I should feel obliged if every reader will take the trouble to strike it out with a pen ; for an insane is a very different thing from an inane employment . Yours , & c . Scopwiek Vicarage , Jan . 12 1851 GEO . OLIVER .
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To The Editor.
wasteful expenditure , and have not the funds of many of our Lodges suffered in consequence ? Has not a so-called Masonic Ball , from the mistaken exclusiveness of its promoters , sometimes , however unintentionally , caused a breach of fraternal feeling , which has , perhaps , neutralized for a time those great principles which , as Masons , we so often profess—but , alas 1 so seldom act up to ? If this be not the case , if my impressions are erroneous , I trust some Brother will inform me of my mistake , ancl I
will reconsider the condemnation , which , in my own mind , I have pronounced upon these fertile causes of a breach of that sense of equality and universal Brotherhood , which , highborn or lowly , rich or poor , we ought all to feel , as members of the Masonic body . Having thus glanced at some of the effects and consequences of that class of Masonic Balls , which is given at the sole cost and charges of one Lodge , or of the individual Members of the same , I wish to say a few words upon the more public mode of conducting these entertainments , to which I have before alluded , to ivhich admission is secured on payment of a certain charge .
These are , apparently , nothing more or less than harmless , social meetings of fellow townsmen and country neighbours , in some instances met together for the indirect purpose of supporting a local charity , and more directly of giving a seasonable entertainment to the ladies , and allowing the Brethren an opportunity for the display of their insignia to the admiring eyes of loving wives and inquisitive sisters . There may not be any real mischief lurking under such an arrangement as this—¦
there can be little chance of a meeting of this description , open as it is to all , and under the direction of the principal Mason in the district , beinginimical to the best interests of the Craft ; we need not be apprehensive of any probable infringement of our principles of universal equality and toleration ; but still , in spite of all this , they clo the Craft no good ; and I dare say , that many Brethren , grown old in Masonry , may be able to call to mindcircumstances connected with even thisthe more
, , ligitimate system of conducting Masons' Balls , with some degree of regret , that they were ever induced to take any part in them . I hope to say more on this subject on a future occasion , and remain Yours , faithfully and fraternally , ALPHA .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
SIR . —I have found in " the Symbol of Glory " a few typographical errors which escaped detection at the press . One of them in particular I am anxious to have corrected . On page G 9 , line 18 , the word " insane " occurs , which entirely misrepresents the author ' s meaning . The right reading will be attained b y obliterating the letter s , ancl I should feel obliged if every reader will take the trouble to strike it out with a pen ; for an insane is a very different thing from an inane employment . Yours , & c . Scopwiek Vicarage , Jan . 12 1851 GEO . OLIVER .