Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

Brother Secretary, are there any committee
reports due on your desk?
Sec.--There are two reports, Worshipful. One on
the application of Mr. Robert Granger, and one
on the application of Mr. Brady.
W. AL--Are the chairmen of those committees
present?
Brother Pepper--Worshipful, as chairman of the
committee to whom was referred the application
of Mr. Robert Granger, I would say to the Lodge
that I have examined into his character and find it
good, and, consequently, report on it favorably. I
think he will make a good Mason. In his younger
days, he was rather wild; but now he is
considered very steady, and a good member of
society. (Here, sometimes, great and lengthy
discussion arises. Some very conscientious and
discreet brother thinks more thorough inquiry
should have been made respecting Mr. Robert
Granger's early history, the result of which is that
he is not balloted for until the next regular
meeting. This is no common thing, though.)
W. M.--Is the chairman of the committee to
whom was referred the application of Peter Locke
present?
Brother Melville--Worshipful, I am chairman of
that committee,
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and report favorably. He is recommended as one
of the best of men.
W. M.--Brethren, what's your pleasure with the
petition of Mr. Locke?