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Masonic Intelligence.
l _ That the Committee of General Purposes really possesses the power actually to assess the amount of a money grant , we respectfully question . If such be the case , the sooner such a power is fairly understood the better . There is a wide difference between directing payments for necessary furniture , or for current expenses , and determining the amount of a complimentary award for service . A recommendation that Grand Chapter should take into consideration the service of individualsand
, deal with the subject as in its wisdom it may please , is all right enough . AVell might Companion AVhite disclaim any knowledge of the business , —he felt that the Grand Chapter itself was the only power where the motion should in reality originate ; doubtless he felt that a Committee of the Grand Lodge , constitutionally convened , and attended by Musters of Lodges , at ivhich neither AVardens nor even Past Masters ( the latter only under especial restrictions ) are allowed to be present , and a
Committee of General Purposes of the Royal Arch Chapter are not parallel bodies , and do not possess equal powers . In the latter , the Principals of Chapters , as such , have no voice , and therefore great discretion should be exercised . AVe feel no hesitation whatever in making these remarks , as we most cordially approve even the limited grant which has passed its first stage , and will , we most sincerely hope and believe , be confirmed . Had the preconcerted arrangement been generally known , we opine that the
majority of one against the amendment would have been far different ; but it is a fearful odds to contend , on the moment , against an appeal made by a Principal in favour of the recommendation of a Committee , who however we request will take a recommendation from ourselves in good part ; viz ., to avoid as much as possible the necessity for adjournment ( from want of numbers ) , and that the quorum , when they do meet , may not be so limited as is generally the case . —ED . ]
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB , ( II . A . )—iVoti . 1 . —Present : Comps . Sir IV . Rawlins , Shadbolt , Philipe , Lawrence , Petit , Henderson , Hope , Fallowfield , Cabbell , Willett , Harper , Cuthbert , Pollock , Spencer * There was no ballot for new members . It was suggested that it was unnecessary to sign the Entry-Book . f The Minutes of the Committee of General Purposes were not
pro duced , but their substance was explained to the Meeting , and the subjects discussed . The appointments for the Chairs were then arranged ; hut it being afterwards intimated that Comp . Burckhardt had arrived , it was finallysettled that he should preside in Grand Chapter as First Principal . It was understood that a certain notice should be circulated ; after ivhich those members who were desirous of attending the Convocation
adjourned for that purpose . [_ In conformity with Counsel ' s opinion , expressly taken , we propose , in future , not to notice the proceedings of the Club , it not being in reality a meeting for Masonic business . ] '
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Masonic Intelligence.
l _ That the Committee of General Purposes really possesses the power actually to assess the amount of a money grant , we respectfully question . If such be the case , the sooner such a power is fairly understood the better . There is a wide difference between directing payments for necessary furniture , or for current expenses , and determining the amount of a complimentary award for service . A recommendation that Grand Chapter should take into consideration the service of individualsand
, deal with the subject as in its wisdom it may please , is all right enough . AVell might Companion AVhite disclaim any knowledge of the business , —he felt that the Grand Chapter itself was the only power where the motion should in reality originate ; doubtless he felt that a Committee of the Grand Lodge , constitutionally convened , and attended by Musters of Lodges , at ivhich neither AVardens nor even Past Masters ( the latter only under especial restrictions ) are allowed to be present , and a
Committee of General Purposes of the Royal Arch Chapter are not parallel bodies , and do not possess equal powers . In the latter , the Principals of Chapters , as such , have no voice , and therefore great discretion should be exercised . AVe feel no hesitation whatever in making these remarks , as we most cordially approve even the limited grant which has passed its first stage , and will , we most sincerely hope and believe , be confirmed . Had the preconcerted arrangement been generally known , we opine that the
majority of one against the amendment would have been far different ; but it is a fearful odds to contend , on the moment , against an appeal made by a Principal in favour of the recommendation of a Committee , who however we request will take a recommendation from ourselves in good part ; viz ., to avoid as much as possible the necessity for adjournment ( from want of numbers ) , and that the quorum , when they do meet , may not be so limited as is generally the case . —ED . ]
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB , ( II . A . )—iVoti . 1 . —Present : Comps . Sir IV . Rawlins , Shadbolt , Philipe , Lawrence , Petit , Henderson , Hope , Fallowfield , Cabbell , Willett , Harper , Cuthbert , Pollock , Spencer * There was no ballot for new members . It was suggested that it was unnecessary to sign the Entry-Book . f The Minutes of the Committee of General Purposes were not
pro duced , but their substance was explained to the Meeting , and the subjects discussed . The appointments for the Chairs were then arranged ; hut it being afterwards intimated that Comp . Burckhardt had arrived , it was finallysettled that he should preside in Grand Chapter as First Principal . It was understood that a certain notice should be circulated ; after ivhich those members who were desirous of attending the Convocation
adjourned for that purpose . [_ In conformity with Counsel ' s opinion , expressly taken , we propose , in future , not to notice the proceedings of the Club , it not being in reality a meeting for Masonic business . ] '