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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 alongwith
a C.D. must be submitted under an assumed Pen name in
-order to preserve anonymity ofthe author from the Judges.
The full name, name of Lod2e 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 - 2008 GRAND LODGE OF INDIA,
NEW DELHI-llOOOl." 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 ofIndia, Freemasons' Hall, Janpath,
New Delhi-l 10001, so as to reach him not later than
31st August 2008. The envelope must be marked "Essay
Competition 2008".
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 of the 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 along with a suitable Certificate
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.
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 ofthe 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.
10. Apart from the above a Certificate
of Participation will also be given to all those who
take part in the Competition.
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