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for the W . M . to invite the Brother to partake of refreshment at the expense of the Lodge . Under the circumstances as put , he could scarcely expect such a compliment . Though it be quite true that a Brother , proving himself to be so , may be admitted into a Lodge at work , there is nothing to prevent the W . M . closing work at once , in order to prevent intrusion .

Treasurer . —The Officers of a Lodge are not complete without the election of a Treasurer , who must , like the W . M . for the year ensuing , be put in nomination by the Lodge , and balloted for at the previous meeting to the Installation .

Appointment and Installation oe W . M . —Qui va let ?—No W . M . can sit in the G . of K . S . for more than two successive years . It is quite regular , however , to re-elect him , if the Lodge think fit , after the lapse of a year following the second year of his office . For example , the W . M . for last year may serve that office this year . In 1856 he must retire ; bat the Lodge may elect him again to serve in 1857 , and again in 1858 . Such a course , however , is not at all usual , and we should not recommend its adoption .

Befusal to Accept Notice oe Motion . —Presbtjeg . —The Acting W . M . was quite right . What business had the Brother to persevere in pressing upon the Lodge a person who had been twice rejected ? Too much caution cannot be exercised before giving admission to a candidate into the Order . If the Brother is foolish enough to retire , by all means let him do so .

Masonic Manual . —An E . A . —By all means avoid such meaus of instruction ; they are invariably spurious . Besides , your O . B . ought to compel you to refrain from curiosity , and alsa to be cautious . Consult any old M . M ., and you will not go far wrong .

Toast Master . — "A Steward at an approaching Festival . "—IfaM . M . can be retained , he should decidedly have the preference . There is nothing to prevent the attendance of a non-Mason as a guest . In former years it often occurred , but during the last ten years we do not remember an insbance .

Admission to Gf . L . —A . S . D . —When you attain the J . W . ' s chair , you will both learn and approve of the reason for your not being admitted . Bemember advancement is by regular steps , and also bear in mind the proofs by which , to know a M .

Masonic Costume . —A B . A . Comp . —We know the custom prevails in certain Provinces to wear the B . A . sash , as well as the jewel , at public meetings . It is , however , decidedly irregular , as it also is to wear the jewels of any degree beyond that of the B . A . either in a Lodge or Chapter . To your inquiry why the wearing of such jewels at the Masonic festivals is not disallowed , we can only reply that no Lodge is then held , and it is left very much to the option of the Brethren to do as they please . It is , however , far better not to accumulate other jewels than those of Craft and B . A . Masonry .

Templar and other Degrees . — "A Brother on the eve of leaving England for the Continent . " —If you are about to reside , or to stay a longtime abroad , we should recommend you most assuredly to proceed . Whatever may be the decision in this country , it is a fact , that none but those who have higher degrees than that of B . A ., make any way in Masonry abroad . Into the right or wrong of this we do not presume to enter . The M . W . the G . M . s and the G-. L . s of the continent have a right to act as they please . We are asked a question , and we merely state what is the fact . The Kt . T . Degree is but of little use on the continent . See Bro . Wood ' s article at p . 136 .

Bitual oe B . A .- —A P . Z . —Let the Companion have his way . It will do no harm . Under the circumstances stated , you may content yourself with the burden of the old song : — " Bemember where the judgment's weak , The prejudice is strong . "

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CONTINENTAL FBEEMASONRY. Article 4
A DISSERTATION ON THE K AND F DEGREE. Article 10
THE LAST RELIC. Article 13
SOMETHING CONCERNING THE TRADESCANTS. Article 15
THE REPORTED ABDUCTION AND DEATH OF MORGAN, IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 21
MASONIC CURIOSITIES. Article 19
SOME REASONS FOR OUR BEING A SECRET ORDER. Article 23
A CANADIAN GRAND LODGE. Article 24
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FKEEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 33
MASONIC CHARITIES. Article 34
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE Article 34
FREEMASONRY. Article 25
THE PATBIOTIC FUND. Article 1
HOPE. Article 30
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 31
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 35
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 35
METROPOLITAN. Article 36
PROVINCIAL Article 42
INDIA. Article 49
ROYAL ARCH. Article 47
SCOTLAND. Article 48
AMERICA. Article 49
COLONIAL. Article 52
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 55
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. Article 56
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 58
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION Article 59
Obituary Article 60
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 62
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for the W . M . to invite the Brother to partake of refreshment at the expense of the Lodge . Under the circumstances as put , he could scarcely expect such a compliment . Though it be quite true that a Brother , proving himself to be so , may be admitted into a Lodge at work , there is nothing to prevent the W . M . closing work at once , in order to prevent intrusion .

Treasurer . —The Officers of a Lodge are not complete without the election of a Treasurer , who must , like the W . M . for the year ensuing , be put in nomination by the Lodge , and balloted for at the previous meeting to the Installation .

Appointment and Installation oe W . M . —Qui va let ?—No W . M . can sit in the G . of K . S . for more than two successive years . It is quite regular , however , to re-elect him , if the Lodge think fit , after the lapse of a year following the second year of his office . For example , the W . M . for last year may serve that office this year . In 1856 he must retire ; bat the Lodge may elect him again to serve in 1857 , and again in 1858 . Such a course , however , is not at all usual , and we should not recommend its adoption .

Befusal to Accept Notice oe Motion . —Presbtjeg . —The Acting W . M . was quite right . What business had the Brother to persevere in pressing upon the Lodge a person who had been twice rejected ? Too much caution cannot be exercised before giving admission to a candidate into the Order . If the Brother is foolish enough to retire , by all means let him do so .

Masonic Manual . —An E . A . —By all means avoid such meaus of instruction ; they are invariably spurious . Besides , your O . B . ought to compel you to refrain from curiosity , and alsa to be cautious . Consult any old M . M ., and you will not go far wrong .

Toast Master . — "A Steward at an approaching Festival . "—IfaM . M . can be retained , he should decidedly have the preference . There is nothing to prevent the attendance of a non-Mason as a guest . In former years it often occurred , but during the last ten years we do not remember an insbance .

Admission to Gf . L . —A . S . D . —When you attain the J . W . ' s chair , you will both learn and approve of the reason for your not being admitted . Bemember advancement is by regular steps , and also bear in mind the proofs by which , to know a M .

Masonic Costume . —A B . A . Comp . —We know the custom prevails in certain Provinces to wear the B . A . sash , as well as the jewel , at public meetings . It is , however , decidedly irregular , as it also is to wear the jewels of any degree beyond that of the B . A . either in a Lodge or Chapter . To your inquiry why the wearing of such jewels at the Masonic festivals is not disallowed , we can only reply that no Lodge is then held , and it is left very much to the option of the Brethren to do as they please . It is , however , far better not to accumulate other jewels than those of Craft and B . A . Masonry .

Templar and other Degrees . — "A Brother on the eve of leaving England for the Continent . " —If you are about to reside , or to stay a longtime abroad , we should recommend you most assuredly to proceed . Whatever may be the decision in this country , it is a fact , that none but those who have higher degrees than that of B . A ., make any way in Masonry abroad . Into the right or wrong of this we do not presume to enter . The M . W . the G . M . s and the G-. L . s of the continent have a right to act as they please . We are asked a question , and we merely state what is the fact . The Kt . T . Degree is but of little use on the continent . See Bro . Wood ' s article at p . 136 .

Bitual oe B . A .- —A P . Z . —Let the Companion have his way . It will do no harm . Under the circumstances stated , you may content yourself with the burden of the old song : — " Bemember where the judgment's weak , The prejudice is strong . "

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