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The purpose of the competition is to
encourage original thought and research on Masonic subjects
on the part of Freemasons in India.
The Essay must be based on personal
study and research of the competitor. The Essay must
show evidence of original thought and skill as well
as critical analysis.
The Rules of the Competition are as
follows:-
1. The Competition is open to Freemasons who are
members of daughter Lodges.
2. The Essay must be in English and must not exceed
3000 words.
3a. All Essays for the competition must be typed
on foolscape paper on one side onlyin double spacing
with a wide margin and with all pages fastened together.
3b. Four copies of Essay must be submitted under
an assumed Pen name in order to preserve anonymity
of the author from the Judges. The full name, name
of Lodge of which he is a member and address of the
competitor should be written on a separate sheet of
paper and enclosed in a sealed envelope with the inscription
- "ANNUAL ESSAY PRIZE COMPETITION - 2006 GRAND
LODGE OF INDIA, NEW DELHI-110001."
4. Non -observance of the rules may result on the
entry being disqualified.
5. All Essays must be sent to the Grand Secretary,
Grand Lodge of India, Freemasons' HaIL Janpath, New
Delhi-110001, so as to reach him not later than 31st
August 2006. The envelope must be marked "Essay
Prize Competition 2006".
6. The Essays will he adjudged by a panel orjudges
appointed by M.W.the Grand Master. M.W.the Grand Master
will be the Chairman or the Panel with a casting of
vote and the decision of the judges shall be final.
A Rolling Throphy will be awarded to the author of
the best essay and his name will be inscribed on the
trophy and the author wil lbe presented with the replica
of the trophy.
7. The Grand Lodge of India reserves the right not
to award the Trophy if none of the Essays submitted
are considered of sufficiently high standard. Al lthe
essays which are received will be property of Grand
lodge of India which shall also have the copyright
over them.
8. rthe neme of the winner of the compitetion will
be announced and presentation of the Throphy and it's
replica will be made to the winner of the compitetion
at the next Annual Festival of tjhe Grand Lodge of
India.
9. In addition to the Throphy which will be presented
to the Author of the Essay adjudged as best, certificates
of merit will also be awarded to those whose essays
come to certain level of excellence.
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