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Secretary Harris , deceased . They had been continued since 1875 at 300 dollars and 225 dollars per year , respectively . Tho report merely proposed to change the modo of dealing with these special grants , but much discnssion arose , being participated iu chiefly by Bros . McKnight , Creasor , Patterson , Sargant , Stopbonson , Tigh . e , Horsey , and Armstrong . A motion of P . G . Master Kobinson ,
referring the special grants to a special Committee , found goneral acceptance , and the report was withdrawn . Tho report of grants of beuevoleneo appropriating over 10 , 000 dollars iu 329 cases , was adopted . Several new appeals coming up , they were referred to a Committee for a supplemental report next day . Then nominations were made for the next place of meeting , Toronto and Ottowa being
alone named . Delegates from seventeen districts were notified to meet at nine o ' olock next morning , each with its own organisation , to elect district deputies . The City hall , Ontario hall , Masonic hall , and two hotels were selected as places of rendezvous . The Grand Lodge , at 10 * 45 p . m ., adjourned till 10 a . m . on Thursday . The Grand Lodge rc-openod at 1030 with a very largo attendance , about 650 ,
including visitors , being present . Fraternal greeting was received from Antiquity Lodgo , Montreal , and answered . Tho following Scrutineers for the olections wero appointed , aud dnly delegated : — Bros . Toit , Eenfrew ; A . Patterson and E . L . Patterson , Toronto ; Totten , Woodstock ; VV . Smeton , Pioton ; Slater , St . Thomas ; Paine , Eidgetown ; Wilson , Wyoming ; Matthews , Meaford ; Pointer ,
Hamilton ; Mac ^ eo , Kingston ; and Borden , Ottawa . Deputy Grand Mastor Robertson read the usual address to the Grand Master , echoing the sentiments and recommendations of his address . The reply was eloquent as well as comprehensive . The references to Kingston as an historical oontre , from its ancient settlement and from its being the cradle of Masoury in Ontario , wero very graceful and much
appreciated by the brothroo . Hearty applause followed the delivery of the address . Brother W . G . Bell , Deputy Grand Master of Manitoba , wa 3 introduced and was received with grand honours . Bro . Klotz presented tho supplemental report on cases of benevolence received yesterday , recommending ton grants , whioh were passed . Discussion was resumed upon the motion for general work in the
third degree by Eev . Bro . Tighe , of Brockville district . He was followed by Bro . McKnight , of Owen Sound , who movod for a report from the Committoe of General Purposes next year on the effect of Buoh change on Lodge working . Bro . Totten , Woodstock , followed , seconding the amendment on the ground of tho need of inquiry and deliberate action . E . W . Bro . E . Plant , Kingston , ably supported
the proposed change , amid applause . E . W ; Bro . Greenfield , of Toronto , and M . W . Bro . Klotz , of Preston , took contrary ground . E . W . Bro . White , Pembroke , opposed the proposed change in a fine address . W . Bro . Adams , Windsor , took strong ground in favour of tbe change . M . W . Bro . Daniel Spry , Barrio , won applause for his defence of the existing system . W . Bro . Ferris followed in the same
vein . W . Bro . C . C . Eobinson , Aurora , mover for the change , closed the debate , which was remarkable for a succession of fine addresses and for the great interest shown by members . The Grand Master summed up in explanation and criticism , opposing the change . Ths amendment was carried by a decided vote , which leaves the question opon for another year . Bro . Col . ' Jackson , Brockville , in a long and
patriotic Masonic address , pressed his motion to confer the right to gold trimmings to twonty-threo mora old Lodges who first formed Grand Lodge . Only three now enjoy tho privilege . Bro . Harding seconded the motion , but Bros . Murray aud Hamilton opposed it . Less than a dozen voted for tho motion , aud it was snowed under . The motion of Bro . F . F . Manley for an improvement iu the manner
of voting in Grand Lodgo was accepted unanimously . His motion to have D . D . G . Masters' cost of transport on official visits paid by Grand Lodge instead of by private Lodges was , aftor a fair discussion , lost by a decided vote . Bro . Hungerford presented tho report on croden . tials . Out of 354 Lodges on the roll 270 were represented , by 512 persons , representing 1118 votes . There were 113 Lodges giving
proxies , and 300 Past Masters were present . The ballot for Grand Officers was then takeD . Wbon Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson was chosen as Grand Master by a vote of 948 votes out of 995 cast , the building shook with applause , which was renewed again and again as the Grand Master tendered his congratulations . Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson said : —Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren , —There are feelings , as
you all know , strong enough to defy speech . A feeling of that kind almost silences me now . Standing as I am amongst so many personal mends , and with you , my brethren of Grand Lodge , may I not bo pardoned if I find it difficult to express my gratitude for the honour ? the vote declared a momont ago crowns tho many kindnesses it has been my happiness to receive at the hands' of my brethren , and I can
assure you that I do not take refuge in hackneyed phrase when state I cannot find words to express my gratitude for tho honour 1 owe to you and the Lodges you represent . I would rather let deeds speak . The emineuce whioh I have attained would bo a great compliment to the most soaring ambition . I stand to-day upon he threshold of new duties , and while I am naturally pleased with my elevation , my joy iB tempered by tho solemn sense of the
reaponsi"" Hies that accompany the hononr . The result of tho election is ' Uothor token of confidence which I shall always prize as a princel y eward ^ for the efforts and accomplishments that havo marked uiy record in tho various positions I have held in the Craft . If an honest Mire to fulfil my new duties in the most acceptable manner as yonr li / m ^ aster v "" measure satisfy , I shall then , at the cud of 7 official term , still be able to consider the friendship and esteem of y brethren as thoroughly assured . If my lip 3 fail mo mv hpart
\ vh R D nking you . The scene in the Grand Lodge waa renewed f en Bro - J- M . Gibson was elected Deputy Grand Master , and came R .. ^ to make acknowledgment of the honour , lie said : Most Worwb | . i T nd Crethren of Grand Lodge , —There have been positions to a I . Bave Deon elected to which 1 havo aspired somewhat actively , ala ?^ I haro considered myself competent to fill . There aro c ° Potions to which I have aspired and which I thought myself to iT- i t 0 flU t 0 which * bavo uob beou electad- Tn' 8 ' ' a ii position vl'ich I have certaiuly not actually aspired , for which 1 do not
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assume myself qualified to be elected , and certainly not eminently qualified to fill , but to which by the kindness of Grand Lodge I have beon elected . Most Worshipful Sir , I am at the present time deeply impressed with the sense of responsibility that I am assuming in allowing myself to be elected to this position . Following as I do Bro . J . Eoss Robertson , I am following in a certain sense a bad man .
[ do not wish to be misunderstood , for I am amongst the most ardent admirers of Bro . J . Ross Eobertson , but the brother who has ocoupied the position of Deputy Grand Master for the past two yearo , and who has filled the office so ably and' so energetically , and with BO much general acceptance and advantage to Grand Lodge , is a moat difficult predecessor for his sucoessor . I cannot hope to discharge
the duties as he has performed them ; other duties and reaponsibities of a different nature will prevent me . At the same time I trust 1 shall be euabled some way or other to execute the works of my Masonio office . There is another strong reason , I think perhaps that during the year of my official career upon whioh I am entering there will be less difficulty in carrying out the fanotions of my offioe , and
that is , Most Worshipful Sir , that Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson will fill the position of Graud Mastor , and there will be less occasion for a Deputy Grand Master . I do not think I should take my seat without referring to one Right "Worshipful Brother who is not here , and whose name has been mentioned iu connection with this position . I do not con - sider aa a member of Grand Lodge I have fulfilled my duties in any way which entitle me to be called to this position . When Bro .
Mitohelfs name was mentioned for this position there was such a general unanimity and enthusiasm in connection with his nomination which , had it been ordained to go before Grand Lodge , hia aspiration for promotion would havo secured him tho unanimous approval and selection by Grand Lodgo . I take it as a duty to acknowledge the fact that I am not tho first choice for the position of Deputy Grand Master . At the conclusion of tho address Bro . Gibson was surrounded with
brethren , aud held quite a reception . Bro . J . Kinghorn received hearty support from the Kingston representatives , and they were well supported by outside brethren in their request for this preference for a Kingstonian . His election was warmly received . Bro . Davis made a telling " thank yon " address as Junior Warden elect . It was not stereotyped in form , but refreshing in ita
goodhumoured evasion of it . Grand Secretary Mason , when unanimously elected for tho seveuteeuth time , received an ovation , and was called on for an address , which waa gracefully given . The first vote for Grand Chaplain was oloso—22-i for Canon Pettit , Cornwall , 223 for Eev . E . J . Craig , Deseronto ; and 131 for Eev . J . Armstrong , Moore . The last named retired , and the second ballot wag carried
by Eev . Mr . Craig , by 270 votes . For tho next place of meeting Toronto lost by 89 to 75 , Ottawa aud London were defeated by a decided vote , and Brockville received only seven votes . Col . Jackson ' s nomination , Hamilton , had about twenty votes ; and St . Thomas and Windsor still les 3 . It looked as if no place could carry . At this stage Toronto was again proposed , and was accepted by a vote
of 89 to 72 . On motion of Bro . Sargant a committee was formed to report upon the proposed amendments to the Constitutions . Brother Malone moved a vote of thanks to the Kingston brethren for attentions and hospitalities . Balloting began at 2 ' 30 , there being no adjournment for dinner . For live elective members on tho Board of General Purposes twenty-six nominations were made . The
result was : —I . C . Hegler , Iugersoll ; E . B . Huugerford , Loudon ; E . T . Malcue , Toronto ; T . Sargant , Toronto ; D . H . Martyn , Kincardine . The following were appointed by the Grand Master : —W . Gibson , Hamilton ; J . S . Dewar , London ; W . White , Pembroke ; A . McGianes , Belleville ; E . McKnight , Owen Sound . The installation of Officers followed , and the Grand Lodge proceedings terminated . An important motion presented by Eight
Worshipful Bro . Ilea , of Ottawa , was adopted at an evening's session of tho Grand Lodge . The great complaint heard from nearly every Masonic jurisdiction in tbe world is the laxity of members in payment of their dues . Bro . Rea ' s motion to amend tho Constitutions by empowering Lodges to enact Bye-laws that no brother take part in Lodge election who is over twelve months in arrears -will , it is expected , be the means of largely remedying the evil complained of .
We learn that the annual Provincial meeting of the Mark Masons of Northumberland and Durham has been fixed to be held in the historic city of Durham , on Tuesday , the 21 st of October , exactly three weeks after tho Proviuoial meeting of the Province of Durham Craft Masoue , whioh is , by the way , fixed for Tuesday , 30 th September , at Stockton . Tho Mark Provincial meeting will be of particular interest
this year in being held at Durham , tho place of residence of its distinguished Provincial Grand Mark Master , the Eev . Canon Tristram . The learned addresses upon Mark Masonry , upon which Dr . Tristram is a great , if not the greatest , authority , and which the Provincial Grand Master delivers at such gatherings , are looked forward to with
considerable intcrast by the members of tho Mark degree , and in all likelihood there will be a great muster of tbem at Durham , iu October . The city of Durham is admirably situated as a Provincial centra for tho annual meeting . Aaplcndid muster iu October would b « a gratifying compliment to the Provincial Grand Mark Master .
iIot . L 0 T .-AYs rti . t . ti arc the medicine most in reputo lor curing tho inulti-J ' a . iOHs maladies which beset mankind when dry , sultry weather suddenly gives place to chilly , drenching days . If fact , those Pills oifcr relief even if they fail of proving an absolute remedy iu nil the distiii-haiieus of digestion , civeuluuoii , und n rvous tone which occasionally oppress a vast portion of
the p'lp'ilation . Under tho gcm '/ tl , purifying , and wtrongtlieniii ^ powers esertcd by this excellent medicine the tongue becomes clean , the appetite improve .-, digestion is iniiukencd , aud assimilation is rendered perfect . T ! ic ? o fills possess the highly estimable property of cleansing the etitirj mass of hlood ; w ' ' oh iu ita renovated condition , carries purity , strength , aud viguur to ovwy tissue of the body .
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Grand Lodge Of Canada.
Secretary Harris , deceased . They had been continued since 1875 at 300 dollars and 225 dollars per year , respectively . Tho report merely proposed to change the modo of dealing with these special grants , but much discnssion arose , being participated iu chiefly by Bros . McKnight , Creasor , Patterson , Sargant , Stopbonson , Tigh . e , Horsey , and Armstrong . A motion of P . G . Master Kobinson ,
referring the special grants to a special Committee , found goneral acceptance , and the report was withdrawn . Tho report of grants of beuevoleneo appropriating over 10 , 000 dollars iu 329 cases , was adopted . Several new appeals coming up , they were referred to a Committee for a supplemental report next day . Then nominations were made for the next place of meeting , Toronto and Ottowa being
alone named . Delegates from seventeen districts were notified to meet at nine o ' olock next morning , each with its own organisation , to elect district deputies . The City hall , Ontario hall , Masonic hall , and two hotels were selected as places of rendezvous . The Grand Lodge , at 10 * 45 p . m ., adjourned till 10 a . m . on Thursday . The Grand Lodge rc-openod at 1030 with a very largo attendance , about 650 ,
including visitors , being present . Fraternal greeting was received from Antiquity Lodgo , Montreal , and answered . Tho following Scrutineers for the olections wero appointed , aud dnly delegated : — Bros . Toit , Eenfrew ; A . Patterson and E . L . Patterson , Toronto ; Totten , Woodstock ; VV . Smeton , Pioton ; Slater , St . Thomas ; Paine , Eidgetown ; Wilson , Wyoming ; Matthews , Meaford ; Pointer ,
Hamilton ; Mac ^ eo , Kingston ; and Borden , Ottawa . Deputy Grand Mastor Robertson read the usual address to the Grand Master , echoing the sentiments and recommendations of his address . The reply was eloquent as well as comprehensive . The references to Kingston as an historical oontre , from its ancient settlement and from its being the cradle of Masoury in Ontario , wero very graceful and much
appreciated by the brothroo . Hearty applause followed the delivery of the address . Brother W . G . Bell , Deputy Grand Master of Manitoba , wa 3 introduced and was received with grand honours . Bro . Klotz presented tho supplemental report on cases of benevolence received yesterday , recommending ton grants , whioh were passed . Discussion was resumed upon the motion for general work in the
third degree by Eev . Bro . Tighe , of Brockville district . He was followed by Bro . McKnight , of Owen Sound , who movod for a report from the Committoe of General Purposes next year on the effect of Buoh change on Lodge working . Bro . Totten , Woodstock , followed , seconding the amendment on the ground of tho need of inquiry and deliberate action . E . W . Bro . E . Plant , Kingston , ably supported
the proposed change , amid applause . E . W ; Bro . Greenfield , of Toronto , and M . W . Bro . Klotz , of Preston , took contrary ground . E . W . Bro . White , Pembroke , opposed the proposed change in a fine address . W . Bro . Adams , Windsor , took strong ground in favour of tbe change . M . W . Bro . Daniel Spry , Barrio , won applause for his defence of the existing system . W . Bro . Ferris followed in the same
vein . W . Bro . C . C . Eobinson , Aurora , mover for the change , closed the debate , which was remarkable for a succession of fine addresses and for the great interest shown by members . The Grand Master summed up in explanation and criticism , opposing the change . Ths amendment was carried by a decided vote , which leaves the question opon for another year . Bro . Col . ' Jackson , Brockville , in a long and
patriotic Masonic address , pressed his motion to confer the right to gold trimmings to twonty-threo mora old Lodges who first formed Grand Lodge . Only three now enjoy tho privilege . Bro . Harding seconded the motion , but Bros . Murray aud Hamilton opposed it . Less than a dozen voted for tho motion , aud it was snowed under . The motion of Bro . F . F . Manley for an improvement iu the manner
of voting in Grand Lodgo was accepted unanimously . His motion to have D . D . G . Masters' cost of transport on official visits paid by Grand Lodge instead of by private Lodges was , aftor a fair discussion , lost by a decided vote . Bro . Hungerford presented tho report on croden . tials . Out of 354 Lodges on the roll 270 were represented , by 512 persons , representing 1118 votes . There were 113 Lodges giving
proxies , and 300 Past Masters were present . The ballot for Grand Officers was then takeD . Wbon Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson was chosen as Grand Master by a vote of 948 votes out of 995 cast , the building shook with applause , which was renewed again and again as the Grand Master tendered his congratulations . Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson said : —Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren , —There are feelings , as
you all know , strong enough to defy speech . A feeling of that kind almost silences me now . Standing as I am amongst so many personal mends , and with you , my brethren of Grand Lodge , may I not bo pardoned if I find it difficult to express my gratitude for the honour ? the vote declared a momont ago crowns tho many kindnesses it has been my happiness to receive at the hands' of my brethren , and I can
assure you that I do not take refuge in hackneyed phrase when state I cannot find words to express my gratitude for tho honour 1 owe to you and the Lodges you represent . I would rather let deeds speak . The emineuce whioh I have attained would bo a great compliment to the most soaring ambition . I stand to-day upon he threshold of new duties , and while I am naturally pleased with my elevation , my joy iB tempered by tho solemn sense of the
reaponsi"" Hies that accompany the hononr . The result of tho election is ' Uothor token of confidence which I shall always prize as a princel y eward ^ for the efforts and accomplishments that havo marked uiy record in tho various positions I have held in the Craft . If an honest Mire to fulfil my new duties in the most acceptable manner as yonr li / m ^ aster v "" measure satisfy , I shall then , at the cud of 7 official term , still be able to consider the friendship and esteem of y brethren as thoroughly assured . If my lip 3 fail mo mv hpart
\ vh R D nking you . The scene in the Grand Lodge waa renewed f en Bro - J- M . Gibson was elected Deputy Grand Master , and came R .. ^ to make acknowledgment of the honour , lie said : Most Worwb | . i T nd Crethren of Grand Lodge , —There have been positions to a I . Bave Deon elected to which 1 havo aspired somewhat actively , ala ?^ I haro considered myself competent to fill . There aro c ° Potions to which I have aspired and which I thought myself to iT- i t 0 flU t 0 which * bavo uob beou electad- Tn' 8 ' ' a ii position vl'ich I have certaiuly not actually aspired , for which 1 do not
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assume myself qualified to be elected , and certainly not eminently qualified to fill , but to which by the kindness of Grand Lodge I have beon elected . Most Worshipful Sir , I am at the present time deeply impressed with the sense of responsibility that I am assuming in allowing myself to be elected to this position . Following as I do Bro . J . Eoss Robertson , I am following in a certain sense a bad man .
[ do not wish to be misunderstood , for I am amongst the most ardent admirers of Bro . J . Ross Eobertson , but the brother who has ocoupied the position of Deputy Grand Master for the past two yearo , and who has filled the office so ably and' so energetically , and with BO much general acceptance and advantage to Grand Lodge , is a moat difficult predecessor for his sucoessor . I cannot hope to discharge
the duties as he has performed them ; other duties and reaponsibities of a different nature will prevent me . At the same time I trust 1 shall be euabled some way or other to execute the works of my Masonio office . There is another strong reason , I think perhaps that during the year of my official career upon whioh I am entering there will be less difficulty in carrying out the fanotions of my offioe , and
that is , Most Worshipful Sir , that Bro . J . Eoss Eobertson will fill the position of Graud Mastor , and there will be less occasion for a Deputy Grand Master . I do not think I should take my seat without referring to one Right "Worshipful Brother who is not here , and whose name has been mentioned iu connection with this position . I do not con - sider aa a member of Grand Lodge I have fulfilled my duties in any way which entitle me to be called to this position . When Bro .
Mitohelfs name was mentioned for this position there was such a general unanimity and enthusiasm in connection with his nomination which , had it been ordained to go before Grand Lodge , hia aspiration for promotion would havo secured him tho unanimous approval and selection by Grand Lodgo . I take it as a duty to acknowledge the fact that I am not tho first choice for the position of Deputy Grand Master . At the conclusion of tho address Bro . Gibson was surrounded with
brethren , aud held quite a reception . Bro . J . Kinghorn received hearty support from the Kingston representatives , and they were well supported by outside brethren in their request for this preference for a Kingstonian . His election was warmly received . Bro . Davis made a telling " thank yon " address as Junior Warden elect . It was not stereotyped in form , but refreshing in ita
goodhumoured evasion of it . Grand Secretary Mason , when unanimously elected for tho seveuteeuth time , received an ovation , and was called on for an address , which waa gracefully given . The first vote for Grand Chaplain was oloso—22-i for Canon Pettit , Cornwall , 223 for Eev . E . J . Craig , Deseronto ; and 131 for Eev . J . Armstrong , Moore . The last named retired , and the second ballot wag carried
by Eev . Mr . Craig , by 270 votes . For tho next place of meeting Toronto lost by 89 to 75 , Ottawa aud London were defeated by a decided vote , and Brockville received only seven votes . Col . Jackson ' s nomination , Hamilton , had about twenty votes ; and St . Thomas and Windsor still les 3 . It looked as if no place could carry . At this stage Toronto was again proposed , and was accepted by a vote
of 89 to 72 . On motion of Bro . Sargant a committee was formed to report upon the proposed amendments to the Constitutions . Brother Malone moved a vote of thanks to the Kingston brethren for attentions and hospitalities . Balloting began at 2 ' 30 , there being no adjournment for dinner . For live elective members on tho Board of General Purposes twenty-six nominations were made . The
result was : —I . C . Hegler , Iugersoll ; E . B . Huugerford , Loudon ; E . T . Malcue , Toronto ; T . Sargant , Toronto ; D . H . Martyn , Kincardine . The following were appointed by the Grand Master : —W . Gibson , Hamilton ; J . S . Dewar , London ; W . White , Pembroke ; A . McGianes , Belleville ; E . McKnight , Owen Sound . The installation of Officers followed , and the Grand Lodge proceedings terminated . An important motion presented by Eight
Worshipful Bro . Ilea , of Ottawa , was adopted at an evening's session of tho Grand Lodge . The great complaint heard from nearly every Masonic jurisdiction in tbe world is the laxity of members in payment of their dues . Bro . Rea ' s motion to amend tho Constitutions by empowering Lodges to enact Bye-laws that no brother take part in Lodge election who is over twelve months in arrears -will , it is expected , be the means of largely remedying the evil complained of .
We learn that the annual Provincial meeting of the Mark Masons of Northumberland and Durham has been fixed to be held in the historic city of Durham , on Tuesday , the 21 st of October , exactly three weeks after tho Proviuoial meeting of the Province of Durham Craft Masoue , whioh is , by the way , fixed for Tuesday , 30 th September , at Stockton . Tho Mark Provincial meeting will be of particular interest
this year in being held at Durham , tho place of residence of its distinguished Provincial Grand Mark Master , the Eev . Canon Tristram . The learned addresses upon Mark Masonry , upon which Dr . Tristram is a great , if not the greatest , authority , and which the Provincial Grand Master delivers at such gatherings , are looked forward to with
considerable intcrast by the members of tho Mark degree , and in all likelihood there will be a great muster of tbem at Durham , iu October . The city of Durham is admirably situated as a Provincial centra for tho annual meeting . Aaplcndid muster iu October would b « a gratifying compliment to the Provincial Grand Mark Master .
iIot . L 0 T .-AYs rti . t . ti arc the medicine most in reputo lor curing tho inulti-J ' a . iOHs maladies which beset mankind when dry , sultry weather suddenly gives place to chilly , drenching days . If fact , those Pills oifcr relief even if they fail of proving an absolute remedy iu nil the distiii-haiieus of digestion , civeuluuoii , und n rvous tone which occasionally oppress a vast portion of
the p'lp'ilation . Under tho gcm '/ tl , purifying , and wtrongtlieniii ^ powers esertcd by this excellent medicine the tongue becomes clean , the appetite improve .-, digestion is iniiukencd , aud assimilation is rendered perfect . T ! ic ? o fills possess the highly estimable property of cleansing the etitirj mass of hlood ; w ' ' oh iu ita renovated condition , carries purity , strength , aud viguur to ovwy tissue of the body .