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for by the fact , that although the formal the Lodge has not been talked of for more tha , n a few weeks , there have been proposed somewhere about twenty new members from the ranks of the leading friends of temperance in this town , and there appears every probability that by the time these have passed through the probation , or whatever else it may be calied > there will be as many
more waiting to be received . We dismiss this subject with one remark . It is possible that our notice may excite the curiosity of some of our readers , and lead a few to desire to become members of the Lodge . We confess that we hardly know how they are ^ to proceed . We are told that the whole spirit of Masonry runs against canvassing for members , so that if a man wait till he be asked to join the body , he is likely to wait a long time . A man must also be pretty well
respected by the existing members , for we have been told that two or three black balls , even if all the others are in his favour , will lead to his rejection . Beyond this we have no information to give ; perhaps the better plan for a friend who desires to join , will be for him to seek out some one or other of the teetotallers who have associated themselves with this movement , and we have no doubt he will be put in the right track .
[ Though not teetotallers , and having no desire to become so , we can assure our contemporary that there is nothiifg in Freemasonry opposed to temperance principles . Indeed , the practice of temperance is invariably urged on all our members as one of the cardinal virtues wbich they are bound to foliow , and though we are not insensible to the creature comforts of life , it is our desire wisely to use , and
not abuse them . There are amongst us very many worthy Brethren professing teetotal principles , and though they sit down to table with us , to partake of dinner , and enjoy social converse and song , we are not aware that any attempt is ever made to draw them into drinking of which they disapprove . "We are all free too , and free from , " in more senses than one , and if our teetotal Brethren
prefer meeting in Lodges of their own , we shall be happy to welcome them , and lead them every assistance in our power by recording their progress , and seconding their efforts to extend a knowledge of the principles of our science ; but at the same time , we would caution them , whilst maintaining their own opinions , to practise those principles of charity taught by the Craft , and abstain from interfering with those of others . —Ed . ]
WILTSHIRE . TitowBHIDGE . — Lodge of Concord ( No . 915 ) . —This Lodge held its regular meeting , on Tuesday , April 27 th , at the Court Hall ; Bros . F . Webber , W . M . ; W . Webber , S . W . ; H . C . Levander , as J . W . Bro . Muhlenfeldt Lawson was examined , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . After a discussion
among the Brethren as to the best mode of disposing of their votes for the coming elections to the Masonic charities , the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned until September 21 st , unless called together previously on emergency . The Provincial ( irand Lodge of Wiltshire will meet this year at Trowbridge , probably in August .
WORCESTERSHIRE . Appointments . — - Loot's , —Wednesday , May lj ) th , Worcester ( 3 J <)) , Bell Hotel , Worcester , at t > £ j Vernon ( 819 ) , Old Town Hall , Dudley , at 7 .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST . ) Appointments . —LotZgm—Monday , May 17 th ,. Union ( 287 ) , Masonic Hall , York , at 7 5 Tuesday , 18 th , Camalodunum ( 958 ) , Freemasons' Hall , New Mai ton , at 7 . Bridlington Qvay . —Londeshorough Lodge ( No . 1036 ) . — -This Lodge held its preliminary meeting in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , April 30 fclu The warrant
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Provincial
for by the fact , that although the formal the Lodge has not been talked of for more tha , n a few weeks , there have been proposed somewhere about twenty new members from the ranks of the leading friends of temperance in this town , and there appears every probability that by the time these have passed through the probation , or whatever else it may be calied > there will be as many
more waiting to be received . We dismiss this subject with one remark . It is possible that our notice may excite the curiosity of some of our readers , and lead a few to desire to become members of the Lodge . We confess that we hardly know how they are ^ to proceed . We are told that the whole spirit of Masonry runs against canvassing for members , so that if a man wait till he be asked to join the body , he is likely to wait a long time . A man must also be pretty well
respected by the existing members , for we have been told that two or three black balls , even if all the others are in his favour , will lead to his rejection . Beyond this we have no information to give ; perhaps the better plan for a friend who desires to join , will be for him to seek out some one or other of the teetotallers who have associated themselves with this movement , and we have no doubt he will be put in the right track .
[ Though not teetotallers , and having no desire to become so , we can assure our contemporary that there is nothiifg in Freemasonry opposed to temperance principles . Indeed , the practice of temperance is invariably urged on all our members as one of the cardinal virtues wbich they are bound to foliow , and though we are not insensible to the creature comforts of life , it is our desire wisely to use , and
not abuse them . There are amongst us very many worthy Brethren professing teetotal principles , and though they sit down to table with us , to partake of dinner , and enjoy social converse and song , we are not aware that any attempt is ever made to draw them into drinking of which they disapprove . "We are all free too , and free from , " in more senses than one , and if our teetotal Brethren
prefer meeting in Lodges of their own , we shall be happy to welcome them , and lead them every assistance in our power by recording their progress , and seconding their efforts to extend a knowledge of the principles of our science ; but at the same time , we would caution them , whilst maintaining their own opinions , to practise those principles of charity taught by the Craft , and abstain from interfering with those of others . —Ed . ]
WILTSHIRE . TitowBHIDGE . — Lodge of Concord ( No . 915 ) . —This Lodge held its regular meeting , on Tuesday , April 27 th , at the Court Hall ; Bros . F . Webber , W . M . ; W . Webber , S . W . ; H . C . Levander , as J . W . Bro . Muhlenfeldt Lawson was examined , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . After a discussion
among the Brethren as to the best mode of disposing of their votes for the coming elections to the Masonic charities , the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned until September 21 st , unless called together previously on emergency . The Provincial ( irand Lodge of Wiltshire will meet this year at Trowbridge , probably in August .
WORCESTERSHIRE . Appointments . — - Loot's , —Wednesday , May lj ) th , Worcester ( 3 J <)) , Bell Hotel , Worcester , at t > £ j Vernon ( 819 ) , Old Town Hall , Dudley , at 7 .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST . ) Appointments . —LotZgm—Monday , May 17 th ,. Union ( 287 ) , Masonic Hall , York , at 7 5 Tuesday , 18 th , Camalodunum ( 958 ) , Freemasons' Hall , New Mai ton , at 7 . Bridlington Qvay . —Londeshorough Lodge ( No . 1036 ) . — -This Lodge held its preliminary meeting in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , April 30 fclu The warrant