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Representatives , and that the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma had decided to follow suit . The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin had asked for co-operation in the adoption of a uniform system whereby a Grand Lodge shall not be compelled to pay both for the relief of its own Brethren in other jurisdictions , and for the relief of

Brethren from other jurisdictions within its borders , and the matter had been referred to the Committee on Charity and Benevolence for report . The Grand Lodge of Mississippi had also invited the action of other Grand Lodges on this continent nnon certain proposed uniform rules as to jurisdiction over

candidates . Speaking of the new Masonic Temple M . W . Bro . Noyes said : " No other event during the year has caused so much gratification to the Craft as the construction of the Masonic Temp le in this city . Long foreshadowed , and its necessity conceded , it was only last year than an announcement was made

from this place which revealed the certainty of its accomplishment within a reasonable time . Since the formation of this Grand Lodge but few , if any , more notable functions have fallen upon a Grand Master to perform than that of laying the corner stone of that Temple in this city on the 6 th of October last , according to

the ancient customs and rites of the Fraternity , in the presence of so large a concourse of deeply interested spectators , and assisted by so large a number of Craftsmen . " The Grand Master advocated the holding of annual district meetings . Successful ones had been held in the St . Francis and

Ottawa districts during the past year . During the year the Grand Master had granted a petition to revive Corner Stone Lodge , No . 37 , at Cowansville . Speaking of the state of Masonry at home , the Grand Master stated that , with one exception , peace and harmony had prevailed , and there were

many hopeful indications of awakened interest m Masonry . He continued : " The promise of increased prosperity in the near future exacts from the Craft a large measure of caution . The popularity of a fraternal society may easily become a source of

danger . It may be the means of bringing about discord and trouble to its detriment . The essential factor in any society is the character of its adherents , hence fraternal ambitions for increased membership should be subordinate to the wise and time-honoured rules of the Craft . It cannot be too often

repeated that ' the chief safeguard and protection of the Order is the ballot box , ' nor that the fraternal franchise should be seriously exercised , under the consciousness that it may have serious and far-reaching effects . The tiled limits of the Lodge Room should be carefully guarded against the unworthy , and

that Brother who rightfully uses the adverse ballot , in cases of doubt , is rather to be commended than vilified . There is a strange sentiment abroad among careless or superficial thinkers , that a man who persistently and repeatedly endeavours to force his way into the Order must have special merit , and be entitled to

consideration , even beyond those already within the pale . ' This is a dangerous fallacy . ' For this man who tries to push himself into society in which unanimity is a guaranteed condition—who tries to evade that ^ condition in order to gain admission , is either so lacking in sensibility and a proper understanding of the

decent proprieties of civilised life as to render him unfit for fraternal membership , or , on the other hand , he seeks admission for personal gratification and selfish motives . In a social club such efforts would be condemned . In one sense every Lodge is a social club , to which all Masons are entitled to entrance and

fraternal recognition . Conceding this , the feelings , and even the prejudices , of those of the faith , merit every consideration in Craft privileges , to the exclusion of those without the Order . ; There should be no question of motives . The bond is , that a Brother ' s rights shall be protected in those respects . The very

life of the organisation depends upon the scrupulous observance of the obligation . Nor should apologists be formed for the recipient of Craft mysteries by fradulent or unlawful means . In the ordinary transactions of life there is a common sense rule , that no party to a fraudulent act can derive advantage therefrom .

Is there a different rule in the Craft ? That absurd , catchy phrase , ' once a Mason always a Mason , ' is twisted into service as a cover—a phrase as true as to say ' once a Pagan always a Pagan , ' precluding the possibility of change . The pretension

would exclude suspension or expulsion , and render the tie terminable only by death . It is true that what has been mentally received cannot be taken away , but the outward connection and privileges can be taken away . "

After speaking of several other matters of deep interest to the Order , and giving a well-deserved meed of praise to the venerable Grand Secretary M . W . Bro . J . H . Isaacson , and to the Grand Treasurer M . W . Bro . I . H . Stearns , the Grand Master concluded : "It is with a certain feeling of regret that I

return to you the mandate so doubtfully undertaken last year , and take my accustomed place among the Brethren on the floor of Grand Lodge , where I shall earnestly endeavour to render to

ruy successor those fraternal services which previous occupants ° f this chair have freely accorded to me , and repay , so far as possible , the honour conferred upon me by the Brethren . I earnestl y trust that peace and harmony will prevail in our

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deliberations , and that personal feelings and prejudices will be put aside , so that with the aid of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe , whose blessings we have invoked , our legislation may be beneficial to the Order , and of lasting good to mankind . "" Canadian Craftsman . "

Apprentice Pillar.

APPRENTICE PILLAR .

APPRENTICE Pillar is the so-called and well-known pillar in the chapel of Rosslyn Castle ; with which an old Scottish Masonic Legend has been linked . The Pillar has been described as a fluted shaft with a floral garland wreathed around it . The legend is as follows : The Master Mason had to go

away , some say to Rome , for some purpose connected with the plans of the building . During his absence , which was prolonged , a clever apprentice , a widow ' s son , either from the plans or by his own genius , carved and completed the pillar out of the solid stone . When the Master returned and found the pillar erected ,

he was so jealous of the success of his apprentice , that he killed him with one blow on the forehead by a heavy setting maul . To prove this legend to be a fact , visitors to the spot are still shown three carved heads in the eastern part of the chapel , the master ' s , the apprentice ' s with a mark on his forehead , and the

mother ' s . Some , however , believe that these three heads are mystical , and are meant to point to a well-known legend of our Order , familiar to all our Master Masons . If so this is an undersigned evidence to the antiquity of Freemasonry and its traditions . — " Freemason ' s Repository . "

On Saturday Dr . Salmon , J . P ., D . L ., of Penllyne Court , near Cowbridge , in Glamorganshire , attained his 105 th birthday Dr . Salmon was born in 1790 at Wickham Market , and is the oldest member living of the College of Surgeons , and the oldest

Freemason in the world . He was one of the youngest surgeons in the army of George III . at the time of the battle of Waterloo , says the " Daily Chronicle , " but was absent from the memorable fight , as he got married at the time . Dr . Salmon is in vigorous health , and retains all his faculties .

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