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system of elections , which I cannot but regard as antagonistic to- the principles of our Order . In aid of which , and as an humble example to brethren generally , I pledge myself , to continue to collect not less than £ 10 per annum in favour of one or both of these Funds ; and if only one member of each of the 125 London Lodges would < lo the like , the sum of £ 1 , 250 would be raised ( independent of the subscription of each Lodge itself ); and if the same course were adopted in the 429 country Lodges , at only £ 5 eachthe large sum of , £ 2 , 295 would be addedbeing a total of £ 3545

, , , per annum . I am , dear Sir , and Brother , Faithfully and Fraternally vours , SAMUEL ALDRICH . Hampstead , 20 th August , 1855 .

THE MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor of the Masonic Mirror . Clerkenwell , 20 i 7 i August , 1855 . SIR AND BROTHER , —I observe that in your latter numbers of the above work , are inserted communications on this important subject , complaining of the present difficulties under wliich our institutions are labouring , but not pointing out a remoi'al

or a remedy . ¦ I therefore submit , that as we register about 900 Lodges , under the English constitution , and averaging ten members only to each , that the Lodges as a body contribute two guineas , and individual members averaging five shillings per head ( say by 1 st December next ) , would realise over , £ 5 , 000 . This I consider a minimum . Let it be done for the nr-xt ten years , would = £ 50 , 000 : divided between the charities , would give each £ 12 , 500 , This subscription not to interfere with the annual festivals .

The method of collection to be as follows : —On appeal from the Al . W . G . M . to the several Provincial G . Masters , and from thence to the Masters of Lodges in the Provinces , who shall make the collections , ancl return the same to the Provincial Grand Masters or their Deputies , and by them transmitted to Br . Yvliite , Grand Secretary , Freemasons' Hall , London . I humbly conceive by this very moderate claim on the Fraternity , the charities will be placed on a respectable footing . Fraternally yours , AN OLD P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER .

Summary Of Smews For September.

SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER .

THE COURT . Her Majesty , after her return from her auspicious visit to the Emperor of the French , remained with the other members of the royal family and Court at Osborne , until the Sth inst ., when they left that marine residence lor the Highlands of Scothind . They stopped that evening in Buckingham Palace , and started the next morning for the North via the Great Northern Railway from King ' s Cross . By some

neglectful oversight on the part of the officials of that line , tho wheels of the royal carriage were inadequately oiled , in consequence of which the axle got hot , and so heated the saloon , that when the train approached Darlington , it became necessary for her Majesty ' s comfort , if not for her personal safety , to remove her to an ordinary firstclass carriage . The royal party lunched at York , and proceeded at once from that city to Edinburgh , where they spent the night in the ancient palace of Holyrood , In the morning Prince Albert inspected the progress of the building , of which he a few years since laid the corner stone , and wliich is intended as a National Gallery for the xVIodern Athens . In the afternoon the Court left Holyrood for Balmoral , where heir

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UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 4
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 11
THE NEW CONSTITUTIONS OF THE FRENCH MASONS. Article 17
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 21
LONDON LODGES. Article 24
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 25
ROYAL ARCH. Article 42
SCOTLAND. Article 43
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 50
SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER. Article 53
NOTICES. Article 59
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system of elections , which I cannot but regard as antagonistic to- the principles of our Order . In aid of which , and as an humble example to brethren generally , I pledge myself , to continue to collect not less than £ 10 per annum in favour of one or both of these Funds ; and if only one member of each of the 125 London Lodges would < lo the like , the sum of £ 1 , 250 would be raised ( independent of the subscription of each Lodge itself ); and if the same course were adopted in the 429 country Lodges , at only £ 5 eachthe large sum of , £ 2 , 295 would be addedbeing a total of £ 3545

, , , per annum . I am , dear Sir , and Brother , Faithfully and Fraternally vours , SAMUEL ALDRICH . Hampstead , 20 th August , 1855 .

THE MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor of the Masonic Mirror . Clerkenwell , 20 i 7 i August , 1855 . SIR AND BROTHER , —I observe that in your latter numbers of the above work , are inserted communications on this important subject , complaining of the present difficulties under wliich our institutions are labouring , but not pointing out a remoi'al

or a remedy . ¦ I therefore submit , that as we register about 900 Lodges , under the English constitution , and averaging ten members only to each , that the Lodges as a body contribute two guineas , and individual members averaging five shillings per head ( say by 1 st December next ) , would realise over , £ 5 , 000 . This I consider a minimum . Let it be done for the nr-xt ten years , would = £ 50 , 000 : divided between the charities , would give each £ 12 , 500 , This subscription not to interfere with the annual festivals .

The method of collection to be as follows : —On appeal from the Al . W . G . M . to the several Provincial G . Masters , and from thence to the Masters of Lodges in the Provinces , who shall make the collections , ancl return the same to the Provincial Grand Masters or their Deputies , and by them transmitted to Br . Yvliite , Grand Secretary , Freemasons' Hall , London . I humbly conceive by this very moderate claim on the Fraternity , the charities will be placed on a respectable footing . Fraternally yours , AN OLD P . M . AND SUBSCRIBER .

Summary Of Smews For September.

SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER .

THE COURT . Her Majesty , after her return from her auspicious visit to the Emperor of the French , remained with the other members of the royal family and Court at Osborne , until the Sth inst ., when they left that marine residence lor the Highlands of Scothind . They stopped that evening in Buckingham Palace , and started the next morning for the North via the Great Northern Railway from King ' s Cross . By some

neglectful oversight on the part of the officials of that line , tho wheels of the royal carriage were inadequately oiled , in consequence of which the axle got hot , and so heated the saloon , that when the train approached Darlington , it became necessary for her Majesty ' s comfort , if not for her personal safety , to remove her to an ordinary firstclass carriage . The royal party lunched at York , and proceeded at once from that city to Edinburgh , where they spent the night in the ancient palace of Holyrood , In the morning Prince Albert inspected the progress of the building , of which he a few years since laid the corner stone , and wliich is intended as a National Gallery for the xVIodern Athens . In the afternoon the Court left Holyrood for Balmoral , where heir

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