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" Hiekophant . '—To your first question , we answer , it is correct . To the second , your working is * the nearest that adopted in London . We disapprove of ali book-learning in Masonry . "W . P ., " Carlisle . —There is no necessity for a Master or Past Master of a Lodge being an Arch Mason .
" Antiquitas . '—The press of matter compels the postponement of your communication for the present . Accept our thanks . " Inquirer . "—The subject shall receive attention . " W . B . "—It is not allowable for Arch Masons to wear their sashes in a Craft Lodge .
u Doric . "—The allusion in Preston is to the tracing-boaM , which should always remain covered until the Lodge is opened . " GvP . B . "—We haye seen two or three candidates , and even as many as five , initiated at one time , and the same course pursued in the 2 nd and 3 rd Degrees . We , however , hold it to be altogether improper , as each candidate should be obligated separately . \
"W . M . "—The Wardens must hold their office for tbe full twelve months to render them eligible for election as Master . r " High Grades Union . "—We understand it is intended to make a complete alteration in the constitution of this Society , as at present it is found extremely inconvenient for country Masons who have taken tbe Degrees to belong to it . It is proposed , as we are informed , to make the Chapters of Pose Croix and K . H . perfectly distinct , with a small subscription of membership to each , and a certain fixed sum to be paid by each Brother attending the banquets .
Bbo . Percy Wells is thanked for his suggestion . We are much obliged to our esteemed friend Bro . Wigginton for his valuable communications . His wishes shall be attended , to . " J . E . "—Our answer relative to clothing in our last Number , should have referred to Prov . G . " Chapters , " and not Lodges .
We have received a list of the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New York , but it is too long for publication in our present number . " Manchester Lodge ( No . 297 ) . "—This Lodge now holds its meetings at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico .
We regret that our Glasgow and other letters arrived too late for our present number , which it will be observed is again considerably enlarged to meet the requirements upon our space . The United Masonic Ball at the Preemasons' Tavern takes plaee on the 31 st inst . —Bro . Ha wood ' s band is engaged .
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" Hiekophant . '—To your first question , we answer , it is correct . To the second , your working is * the nearest that adopted in London . We disapprove of ali book-learning in Masonry . "W . P ., " Carlisle . —There is no necessity for a Master or Past Master of a Lodge being an Arch Mason .
" Antiquitas . '—The press of matter compels the postponement of your communication for the present . Accept our thanks . " Inquirer . "—The subject shall receive attention . " W . B . "—It is not allowable for Arch Masons to wear their sashes in a Craft Lodge .
u Doric . "—The allusion in Preston is to the tracing-boaM , which should always remain covered until the Lodge is opened . " GvP . B . "—We haye seen two or three candidates , and even as many as five , initiated at one time , and the same course pursued in the 2 nd and 3 rd Degrees . We , however , hold it to be altogether improper , as each candidate should be obligated separately . \
"W . M . "—The Wardens must hold their office for tbe full twelve months to render them eligible for election as Master . r " High Grades Union . "—We understand it is intended to make a complete alteration in the constitution of this Society , as at present it is found extremely inconvenient for country Masons who have taken tbe Degrees to belong to it . It is proposed , as we are informed , to make the Chapters of Pose Croix and K . H . perfectly distinct , with a small subscription of membership to each , and a certain fixed sum to be paid by each Brother attending the banquets .
Bbo . Percy Wells is thanked for his suggestion . We are much obliged to our esteemed friend Bro . Wigginton for his valuable communications . His wishes shall be attended , to . " J . E . "—Our answer relative to clothing in our last Number , should have referred to Prov . G . " Chapters , " and not Lodges .
We have received a list of the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New York , but it is too long for publication in our present number . " Manchester Lodge ( No . 297 ) . "—This Lodge now holds its meetings at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico .
We regret that our Glasgow and other letters arrived too late for our present number , which it will be observed is again considerably enlarged to meet the requirements upon our space . The United Masonic Ball at the Preemasons' Tavern takes plaee on the 31 st inst . —Bro . Ha wood ' s band is engaged .