THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF MASONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9325, 30 March 1889, Page 3

THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF MASONS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—ln reply to "Another P.M.," in your issue of Wednesday last, permit me to inform him that there is no " change of front in the attitude of" those desiring the formation of a United Grand. Lodge for New Zealand." The "contention" still?*?, and ever will be, " that the docision musb be left to the individual lodges," and to them alone, certainly nob to a governing body who, but for the aforesaid individual lodges, would have no existence whatever. Nor from the fact of a general meeting of the fraternity having been called to consider this question, will it be conceded that) the result is becoming "very doubtful to tho advocates of 'Union."' Suhh a meeting wa3 contemplated from the first, and the only decision to be arrived' at is as Ito the advisability or otherwise oi establishing an independent Grand Lodgo for this colony. "Another P.M." is evidently one of those Masons (happily few in number) who, having realised and experienced all the advantages and privileges of Freemasonry under tho most favourable conditions, yet lacks the full appreciation of its benefits, and joins with those who "from mercenary or other unworthy motives" strivo to stifle an expression of opinion, and prevent the consummation of Masonic independence and prosperity.—X am, etc., . English P.M.