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Correspondence.
'¦¦' . .. . ¦ t . the representatives of the M . W . G . M . Surely , then , when they do attend Grand Lodged it fought to be looked upon as a mark of respect to the M . W . G . M ., . that they should wear the clothing with which they have been invested by his representative . ISFo difficulty would occur if the distinct clothing were always adhered
to , and it would require simply an alteration in the Book of Constitutions similar to this : at page 50 , after the words "in all Masonic meetings / ' in fifth line , to add " but on occasion of their attending Grand Lodge , they will he required to sign , in virtue of their being members of it ; "and , at page 112 , to leave out " ex-¦
cept in Grand Lodge , " & c , as far as the words " as members of Grand Lodge . "I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , London , February 16 th , 1858 . A London P . M .
PROVINCE OF KENT—ROYA . L EMB ^ RK ATIO ]^ . TO THE EDITOR OF ^ E FBEEMASOITS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEEOE . Sir and Brother—Your correspondent ' s letter of the 17 th inst ., referring to the loyalty displayed by numerous public bodies in presenting their congratulatory addresses upon the occasion of the marriage of England ' s fair daughter with H . B . EL Prince Efederick William of Prussia , surely is but anticipating what in its good time will be carried into effect by the Grand Lodge of England .
The suggestion of your correspondent I most cordially agree with ; and I cannot refrain from remarking , and I do so with very deep regret , that on such a golden opportunity as that which presented itself on the occasion of the embarkation of their Royal Highnesses ( when an address from the corporation of the town of Gravesend was presented )* that the Masons of Gravesend , of whom there are ^ a very large number , saving nothing of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , should have omitted to show their loyalty , if not by an address , at least by their presence in full Masanlc costume . !"
It has been averred that an address from the Craft would not be received , and , considering the course which was pursued and the apathy displaced by the Brethren who take precedence in the affairs of the Gravesend Lodge , no other result could be reasonably expected . Was this refusal the result of apathy ? If so , it is much to be deplored that the Craft should have lost the opportunity of witnessing and taking part in an affair which probably may never again occur , and which would have been to the Brethren a source of delightful remembrance throughout their life .
I remai n , Sir and Brother , One who has Respect for the Chair
Love Thy Brother.
LOVE THY BROTHER .
O , brother man , how many ties Do bind thee to thy kind ! Where ' er thy feeling spirit flies It finds a kindred mind .
Let out thy heart ; increase its fire ; Love every human soul ; 'Twill greater faith and hope inspire , To coznprehend the whole .
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Correspondence.
'¦¦' . .. . ¦ t . the representatives of the M . W . G . M . Surely , then , when they do attend Grand Lodged it fought to be looked upon as a mark of respect to the M . W . G . M ., . that they should wear the clothing with which they have been invested by his representative . ISFo difficulty would occur if the distinct clothing were always adhered
to , and it would require simply an alteration in the Book of Constitutions similar to this : at page 50 , after the words "in all Masonic meetings / ' in fifth line , to add " but on occasion of their attending Grand Lodge , they will he required to sign , in virtue of their being members of it ; "and , at page 112 , to leave out " ex-¦
cept in Grand Lodge , " & c , as far as the words " as members of Grand Lodge . "I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , London , February 16 th , 1858 . A London P . M .
PROVINCE OF KENT—ROYA . L EMB ^ RK ATIO ]^ . TO THE EDITOR OF ^ E FBEEMASOITS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEEOE . Sir and Brother—Your correspondent ' s letter of the 17 th inst ., referring to the loyalty displayed by numerous public bodies in presenting their congratulatory addresses upon the occasion of the marriage of England ' s fair daughter with H . B . EL Prince Efederick William of Prussia , surely is but anticipating what in its good time will be carried into effect by the Grand Lodge of England .
The suggestion of your correspondent I most cordially agree with ; and I cannot refrain from remarking , and I do so with very deep regret , that on such a golden opportunity as that which presented itself on the occasion of the embarkation of their Royal Highnesses ( when an address from the corporation of the town of Gravesend was presented )* that the Masons of Gravesend , of whom there are ^ a very large number , saving nothing of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , should have omitted to show their loyalty , if not by an address , at least by their presence in full Masanlc costume . !"
It has been averred that an address from the Craft would not be received , and , considering the course which was pursued and the apathy displaced by the Brethren who take precedence in the affairs of the Gravesend Lodge , no other result could be reasonably expected . Was this refusal the result of apathy ? If so , it is much to be deplored that the Craft should have lost the opportunity of witnessing and taking part in an affair which probably may never again occur , and which would have been to the Brethren a source of delightful remembrance throughout their life .
I remai n , Sir and Brother , One who has Respect for the Chair
Love Thy Brother.
LOVE THY BROTHER .
O , brother man , how many ties Do bind thee to thy kind ! Where ' er thy feeling spirit flies It finds a kindred mind .
Let out thy heart ; increase its fire ; Love every human soul ; 'Twill greater faith and hope inspire , To coznprehend the whole .