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The Masonic Press And Gkand Lodge.
"Of the Beview [ Magazine ] it is only fair to say , that its late numbers have exhibited in many instances a much greater approach to accuracy , and much more temperate and honest criticism , than had characterized most of its former numbers , and it is reasonable to suppose that it might become not only an organ of great use and
power , but also a lucrative possession to its proprietors . " We thank the " Past Master" for his opinion , and as the present management has existed only in connection ¦ ¦ with , a few numbers , in comparison with the years since the Magazine was first established as a Quarterly Review , we must take . it as an earnest that through our exertions our usefulness is being felt even in high quarters , and
that whilst we pursue the independent course which has always controlled our labours , the Magazine must become more extensively and generally appreciated throughout the Craft . "We do not deny that we may have been occasionally mistaken , but our object is at allTimes to act with the greatest fairness to all and to give offence to no man .
We shall conclude our notice with the closing observations of " A Past Master , " in the justice of which we fully agree , and hope that in Grand Lodge we shall often be found ranged on the same side of the question with the author of this address , and that if we do occasionally differ , each will be ready to admit that the other is
actuated by the best of motives : — " To all , I would say , there is no force equal to that of public opinion to remedy evils such as these ;—remember that the interests of all are identical ; let by-gones be by-gones ; endeavour to bring into the proceedings of Grand Lodge those feelings which animate us in our Private Lodges , which distinguish us as Masons , which unite us together in the bonds of Brotherhood , and thus constitute one of the great charms of Preemasonry . As a rule , let us abstain
from expressions of applause , still more from those of disapprobation ; •—let us avoid the disposition to hasty or frequent alteration of our Laws , reflecting that the exercise of the legislative power is exceptional , and cannot be often needed in a system so unchanging in its nature as Preemasonry . Let us remember that Grand Lodge is not the arena for the display of angry individual feeling—let us bear in
mind that the majority ol us there , are but the representatives of the feelings and opinions of others ; that w e may compromise not only ourselves , hut our Lodges , which are supposed to exercise their power of instructing Masters , immediate Past-Masters , and Wardens , as to the conduct they are to adopt in the general Council : and above all , while we endeavour to bear and forbear , let us unite with stern
and uncompromising hand to put down faction and party violence . " In line , if we would be considered fit and proper persons' w e should square our practice by our principles— -we should prove our claim to be 'just' by giving a fair and impartial hearing to all' upright' by abstaining from the imputation of unworthy motives to any—' of mature age' by refraining from conduct unbecoming even in school-boys— ' of strict morals' by rigidly adhering to truth- —
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The Masonic Press And Gkand Lodge.
"Of the Beview [ Magazine ] it is only fair to say , that its late numbers have exhibited in many instances a much greater approach to accuracy , and much more temperate and honest criticism , than had characterized most of its former numbers , and it is reasonable to suppose that it might become not only an organ of great use and
power , but also a lucrative possession to its proprietors . " We thank the " Past Master" for his opinion , and as the present management has existed only in connection ¦ ¦ with , a few numbers , in comparison with the years since the Magazine was first established as a Quarterly Review , we must take . it as an earnest that through our exertions our usefulness is being felt even in high quarters , and
that whilst we pursue the independent course which has always controlled our labours , the Magazine must become more extensively and generally appreciated throughout the Craft . "We do not deny that we may have been occasionally mistaken , but our object is at allTimes to act with the greatest fairness to all and to give offence to no man .
We shall conclude our notice with the closing observations of " A Past Master , " in the justice of which we fully agree , and hope that in Grand Lodge we shall often be found ranged on the same side of the question with the author of this address , and that if we do occasionally differ , each will be ready to admit that the other is
actuated by the best of motives : — " To all , I would say , there is no force equal to that of public opinion to remedy evils such as these ;—remember that the interests of all are identical ; let by-gones be by-gones ; endeavour to bring into the proceedings of Grand Lodge those feelings which animate us in our Private Lodges , which distinguish us as Masons , which unite us together in the bonds of Brotherhood , and thus constitute one of the great charms of Preemasonry . As a rule , let us abstain
from expressions of applause , still more from those of disapprobation ; •—let us avoid the disposition to hasty or frequent alteration of our Laws , reflecting that the exercise of the legislative power is exceptional , and cannot be often needed in a system so unchanging in its nature as Preemasonry . Let us remember that Grand Lodge is not the arena for the display of angry individual feeling—let us bear in
mind that the majority ol us there , are but the representatives of the feelings and opinions of others ; that w e may compromise not only ourselves , hut our Lodges , which are supposed to exercise their power of instructing Masters , immediate Past-Masters , and Wardens , as to the conduct they are to adopt in the general Council : and above all , while we endeavour to bear and forbear , let us unite with stern
and uncompromising hand to put down faction and party violence . " In line , if we would be considered fit and proper persons' w e should square our practice by our principles— -we should prove our claim to be 'just' by giving a fair and impartial hearing to all' upright' by abstaining from the imputation of unworthy motives to any—' of mature age' by refraining from conduct unbecoming even in school-boys— ' of strict morals' by rigidly adhering to truth- —