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Article THE MASONIC MIRROR. ¦ r " . ¦ ← Page 6 of 9 →
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The Masonic Mirror. ¦ R " . ¦
A communication from the M . W . G . M ., proposing to record on the Minutes of Grand Lod ^ e the satisfaction of himself and Grand Lodge for the able and efficient manner in which the W . Bro . Kichard W . Jennings , G . Bir . of Cers ., made all'the arrangements for the reception of his Boyal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia , on the occasion of his Royal Highness ' s visit to Grand JLodge in December last . ¦ ; > Report of Board of Benevolence for the last quarter , in which are recommendations for grants to ^ -
Bro . William Osborne Leigh , of No . 164 , Greenwich .. .. £ 100 „ John Greenwood , of No . 365 , Huddersfleld ....,. 30 The Widow of Bro . George Reynolds , of Ko . 14 ? , Hythe 50 Bro . John Daley , of No . 752 , London ..... .. 50 Report of Annual Audit . REPOET OF BOABD OP & ENERAL PURPOSES .
To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Board of General Purposes beg to report that they have received a memorial from Bro . Percy Moss , one of the clerks in the Grand Secretary ' s office , praying for an increase of salary , and that , having duly considered such memorial and the duties performed by Bro . Moss , they recommend that his salary be increased to the sum of two guineas per week , such increase to commence from the 1 st of January last .
/ The Board having received a report from the Estates' Committee , that the addition of two rooms to the present tavern accommodation would conduce much to the convenience of the Graft and the Lodges meeting in the house : and it having been reported by the Grand Superintendent of Works that such additional accommodation could be provided in the next house , already in the possession of the
Society , at a cost of £ 200 ; and that the present tenants are willing to pay the sum of £ 30 per annum as rentfor such rooms , together with all additional rates and taxes thereon , the Board have authorized the providing such accommodation , and they submit the same for the sanction of the Grand Lodge . The Board further report that , in compliance with the direction of the Grand Lodge in June last , they have decided upon the form of clasp to be worn on the ribbon of the charity jewel , and that the pattern of such clasp is deposited in the office of the Grand Secretary . The Board , believing that it will tend to the advantage of the charities , recommend that an additional clasp on the ribbon be permitted to be worn by every
Brother who may have served a fourth or any subsequent stewardship to either of the charities , such clasps to bear the name of the charity , and the date or year of the stewardship . The Board submit to the opinion of Grand Lodge the experimental lighting of the Hall with sun-burners , and will be glad to receive any communication from the members of Grand Lodge who may have paid attention to the subject , which may assist them on determining upon the best mode of lighting and ventilation to bo recommended for adoption . [ Then follows the cash account . ] ( Signed ) Francis Roxburgh , President . Freemasons'Hall , Feb . 17 , 1858 .
KEPORT OF THE COLONIAL BOABD . To the United Gravid Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Colonial Board beg to report that they have received a Protest from Bro . W . P . Wilson , of the Meridian Lodge , No . 1031 , Melbourne , against that Lodge proceeding to ballot for the election of four joining Brethren , their Grand Lodge certificates not being produced as required by the law . It was argued in reply , that the distance of the colony from England caused delay in obtaining the certificates ,
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The Masonic Mirror. ¦ R " . ¦
A communication from the M . W . G . M ., proposing to record on the Minutes of Grand Lod ^ e the satisfaction of himself and Grand Lodge for the able and efficient manner in which the W . Bro . Kichard W . Jennings , G . Bir . of Cers ., made all'the arrangements for the reception of his Boyal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia , on the occasion of his Royal Highness ' s visit to Grand JLodge in December last . ¦ ; > Report of Board of Benevolence for the last quarter , in which are recommendations for grants to ^ -
Bro . William Osborne Leigh , of No . 164 , Greenwich .. .. £ 100 „ John Greenwood , of No . 365 , Huddersfleld ....,. 30 The Widow of Bro . George Reynolds , of Ko . 14 ? , Hythe 50 Bro . John Daley , of No . 752 , London ..... .. 50 Report of Annual Audit . REPOET OF BOABD OP & ENERAL PURPOSES .
To the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Board of General Purposes beg to report that they have received a memorial from Bro . Percy Moss , one of the clerks in the Grand Secretary ' s office , praying for an increase of salary , and that , having duly considered such memorial and the duties performed by Bro . Moss , they recommend that his salary be increased to the sum of two guineas per week , such increase to commence from the 1 st of January last .
/ The Board having received a report from the Estates' Committee , that the addition of two rooms to the present tavern accommodation would conduce much to the convenience of the Graft and the Lodges meeting in the house : and it having been reported by the Grand Superintendent of Works that such additional accommodation could be provided in the next house , already in the possession of the
Society , at a cost of £ 200 ; and that the present tenants are willing to pay the sum of £ 30 per annum as rentfor such rooms , together with all additional rates and taxes thereon , the Board have authorized the providing such accommodation , and they submit the same for the sanction of the Grand Lodge . The Board further report that , in compliance with the direction of the Grand Lodge in June last , they have decided upon the form of clasp to be worn on the ribbon of the charity jewel , and that the pattern of such clasp is deposited in the office of the Grand Secretary . The Board , believing that it will tend to the advantage of the charities , recommend that an additional clasp on the ribbon be permitted to be worn by every
Brother who may have served a fourth or any subsequent stewardship to either of the charities , such clasps to bear the name of the charity , and the date or year of the stewardship . The Board submit to the opinion of Grand Lodge the experimental lighting of the Hall with sun-burners , and will be glad to receive any communication from the members of Grand Lodge who may have paid attention to the subject , which may assist them on determining upon the best mode of lighting and ventilation to bo recommended for adoption . [ Then follows the cash account . ] ( Signed ) Francis Roxburgh , President . Freemasons'Hall , Feb . 17 , 1858 .
KEPORT OF THE COLONIAL BOABD . To the United Gravid Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . The Colonial Board beg to report that they have received a Protest from Bro . W . P . Wilson , of the Meridian Lodge , No . 1031 , Melbourne , against that Lodge proceeding to ballot for the election of four joining Brethren , their Grand Lodge certificates not being produced as required by the law . It was argued in reply , that the distance of the colony from England caused delay in obtaining the certificates ,