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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 foolscap paper on one side only in
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 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 - 2005 GRAND LODGE OF INDIA,
NEW DELHI-11OOO1."
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 1000 1, so as to reach him not later than
31 st August 2005. Fhe envelope must be marked "Essay
Prize Competition 2005.
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 Chainnan 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
ofthe Trophy.
7. The Grand Lodge oflndia 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 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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