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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
A-4 paper on one side only in double spacing with a
wide margin and with all pages duly numbered and fastened
together.
3b. Four copies of the 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 Lodee 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 - 2007 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' Hall, Janpath, New Delhi-l
10001, so as to reach him not later than 31st August
2007.
The envelope must be marked "Essay Prize Competition
2007".
6. The Essays will be adjudged by a panel of judges
appointed by M.W.the Grand Master.
M.W.the Grand Master will be the Chairman ofthe Panel
with a casting of vote and the decision of the judges
shall be final. A Rolling Trophy will be awarded to
the author of the best essay and his name will be inscribed
on the Trophy and the author will be presented with
a replica of the Trophy.
7. The Grand Lodge of India reserves the right not to
award the Trophy if none ofthe Essays submitted are
considered of sufficiently high standard. All the essays
which are received will be property of the Grand Lodge
of India which shall also have copyright over them.
8. The name of the winner of the competition will be
announced and presentation of the Trophy and its replica
will be made to the winner of the competition at the
next Annual Festival of the Grand Lodge of India.
9. In addition to the Trophy 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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