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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
would take the very earliest opportunity ol consecrating th new lodges when duly authorised . The D . P . G . M . also referred to the importance of each lodge sending to the Prov . G . Secretary thc returns required by Grand Lodge of the number of subscribing members up to the 30 th of June , 187 S , with the utmost promptitude . In conclusion , he referred to thc proposed Memorial Presentation in
memory of the late Bro . Bentley Shaw , and said he hoped that desirable movement would be furthered by what took place at that meeting . After the roll of lodges and the list ol Prov . Grand Officers had been called over , which showed a representation of about 50 lodges in the province , with an attendance of about 130 brethren , thc minutes of the previous meeting
were confirmed . By the agenda paper , the next business was the conideralion of the proposed alteration and addition to Bye-law 53 , which had been adjourned from the previous meeting , but he Provincial Grand Registrar ( Bro . Malcolm ) on behalf of Bro . Hutchinson ( P . P . G . Regis . ) who had charge of the motion , stated that after consulting many influential brethren in the province , and taking thc opinions expressed
by several lodges into consideration , it had been determined to withdraw the resolution on the present occasion , a result which was generally and warmly received by the brethren present . No other general business being before the meeting , and there being no petitions for relief , an invitation from the Probity Lodge , Halifax , for the next Prov . G . Lodge meeting in October was accepted . The lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Devon.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF DEVON .
Thc annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Devon was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Devon-square , in the town of Newton . R . W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Tanner Davy , J . P ., P . G . M . M ., presided , supported by his officers : —V . W . Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , P . P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . pro tern . ;
W . Bros . Dr . Woodgates , S . G . W . ; Major J . G . Shanks , P . P . G . S . W ., T . G . W . pro tern . ; ] . B . Cover , M . O . ; T . B . Richards , J . O . ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chap , pro tem . ; R . B . Twosc , Treas . ; Elliot Square , Reg . ; Vincent Bird , Past G . M . O . of England , P . P . G . T ., Sec ; J . G . P . Evans , D . C ; R . Blight , A . D . C . ; Jno . Masters , S . of W . ; R . Pengelly , St . B . ; Thos . Searlc ,
Purs . ; H . Stocker , S . B . ; JiuvRogers , I yler . Among the brethren present were also the following P . P . G . and lodge officers : —W . Bros . S . Jones , Past S . G . W . of England ; John Du Pre , Past G . St . B . of England ; J . 'I ' . Shapland , P . P . G . J . W . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . M . O . ; A . Bodlcy , P . P . G . J . O . ; L . D . Westcott , P . P . G . Treas . ; Jos . Austen , Past P . G . S . D . of England ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . J . U ; J . M . Hifley ,
P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Browning , P . P . G . J . D . ; Jno . Olver , W . M . 215 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; ] . H . Tomi , P . M . and Treas . 100 , P . P . G . St . B . ; C . Croydon , P . P . G . St . B . ; E . J . Knight , W . M . 16 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Jno . Bladder , W . M . yi ; S . D . Nicholls , W . M . 166 ; Bros , the Rev . F . A . S . Bellamy , Chap . 35 ; E . Binding , J . W . ifi ; J . H . Stephens , S . W . 48 ; H / Bridgman , M . O . 01 ; J . R . W . Quinn , R . N ., S . W .
64 ; H . Horton , J . O . 35 ; W . Vicary , S . O . 215 ; F . Littleton , J . W . 48 ; J . S . Saunders , S . W . : ; Jno . Stocker , S . W . 15 ; Jas . Jerman , J . W . 15 ; Jno . Ingle , J . D . 215 ; W . Harris , J . W . 215 ; Jno . Ntno , I . G . 7 6 ; Jno . Allen , Past S . W . 9 6 ; Jno . ' S . Roach , I . G . 50 ; Henry Clark , J . D . 15 ; H . G . Beachey , M . O . 215 ; fc . Thos . Fulford , S . O . is ; W . F . QuickC , D . C . 1 c , ; F . J . Pratt , M . O . 100 ;
Charles G . Vicary , S . D . 215 , and Canynges , Bristol ; C . Pope , Sec . 215 ; Herbert Martin , Reg . 215 ; Charles Stevens , I . G . 215 ; Lewis E . Beanie , O . 215 ; Jno . Haywood , Tyler , 215 . Thc minutes of the last Provincial G . L . meeting , held at Tavistock , Oct . 17 th , 1877 , were read and confirmed . The Secretary , W . Bro . Bird , leported that all the dues and fees had been paid . There
was a balance remaining in hand of £ 23 2 s . ; el . At a meeting of thc Board of General Purposes , held at the Masonic Temple , Plymouth , on thc evening of July 26 th , the accounts were duly audited . Several applications for relief had been received , but , not being submitted in accordance with the regulations , could not be accepted . They had to be deferred . The Board of General Purposes
recommended that none of the money at present 111 hand should be voted by that meeting . The Treasurer , W . Bro . R . B . Twose , reael his report in detail , which together with the report of the Board of General Purposes confirmed the Secretary ' s report . The reports were unanimously received and adopted . W . Bros . S . Jew , J . B . Gover , C , Godtschalk , and L . D . Westcott were reappointed the Board
of General Purposes . The ceremony of thc constitution of the new Mark Lodge as the Devon Lodge , No . 215 , was then proceeded with . Thc new Devon Lodge was opened by the W . M . designate , W . Bro . John Olver . The P . G . Secretary announced to the P . G . M . M that the W . M . and members tlcsired to be constituted and consecrated in ancient form ,
and the P . G . Secretary read the warrant from the M . W . the Grand Master of England , the Eail ol Limeiick , authorising the constitution of the said lodge . In reply to a query from the P . G . M . M ., the brethren of the new lodge signified their assent to the appointment of the officers named inthe warrant , and nominated Bros . John Olver , W . M . ; JohnS . Saunders , S . W . ; W . Harris , J . W . ; II . George Beachey , M . O . ; VV . Vicary , S . O . ; F . D . Bevves ,
J . O . ; C . G . Vicary , S . D . ; John Ingle , J . D . j II . Martin , Registrar of Marks ; William Vicary , Treas . ; C . Pipe , Sec . ; Charles Stevens , I . G .- ; Jeihn Haywood , Tyler . The Ma-. ter and members of the new lodge were pledged to obey the laws anil constitution of the G . L . of Mark Masters . The P . G . M . M . then declared the Devon Mark Lodge , No . 215 , to be a regular and duly constituted lodge . Thc ceremony of the conseciation of the lodge
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Devon.
followeti . The P . G . M . M . gave thc invocation , and the P . G . Chap , pro tem ., the Rev . T . W . Lemon , offered up the consecration anil dedication prayers . At the close of thc consecration oE the new lodge , the ordinary business of the P . G . Lodge was resumed . On the proposition of W Bro . R . B . Twosc , seconded by W . Bro . Major Shanks , R . M ., Bros . William Vicary , 21 n , was unanimously elected the
Treasurer for the ensuinr / year , and John Rogers was reelected Tyler . The P . G . M . M . then invested the following brethren as the officers fi r the ensuing year : — Rev . R . Bowden Prov . D . G . M . Hon . W . H . Joliffc , 35 Prov . G . S . W . H . Horton , 35 . ' Prov . GJ . W . C . Godtschalk , 06 Prov . G . M . O .
Lieut . J . R . W . Quimi , R . N ., 64 ... Prov . G . S . O . John Blackler , 91 Prov . G . J . O . Rev . F . A . S . Bellamy , 35 Prov . G . Chap . W . Vicary ... " ... Prov . G . Treas . J . H . Keats , 50 Prov . G . Reg . Vincent Bird , 6 4 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . R . Lose , 48 Prov . G . S . D .
W . Cole , 11 Prov . G . J . D . John Stocker , 15 Prov . G . S . "f W . H . Stocker , 15 Prov . G . D . C . T . Scarle , 100 Prov . G . A . D . C . John Moyscy , 76 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . John H . Stevens , 4 8 Prov . G . St . B . E . Binding , 16 ... ... ... Prov . G . O .
J . E . Galliforel , 9 Prov . G . Purs . F . Littleton , 4 8 ; John Allen , 9 6 ; S . D . Nicholls , 23 ... ... ... Prov . G . Stwds . John Rogers ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . In the evening the brethren dined in two parties , those that left early at Magor ' s Commercial Hotel , and the others later at the Globe Hotel .
Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
We take this important correspondence from our contemporary the Canadian Crnftsman . OFFICIAL . Office of thc Grand Mast : r , Montreal , P . Q ., 28 th June , 5 878 . To the M . W . the Grand Masters , officers , and brethren of all regular Grand Lodges of Freemasons throughout the world , to whom these presents may come ,
greeting : Brethren , —It is with profound regret that I feel it my duty to issue the following proclamation : To all brethren in obedience to the M . W . thc Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons . Whereas , the Grand Lidge uf Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Scotland has granted warrants to form
two lodges of Masons at Montreal , in the Province of Quebec , one to be called " King Solomon , No . 622 , " and the other , " Argyle , No . 625 , " and Whereas it has been officially announced that the said lodges are lo be erected , constituted , and consecrated by virtue of such warrants , and their ofneers to be installed on the 24 th day of June instant , and
Whereas , by such action , the Grand Lodge of Scotland has unjustifiably and unlawfully invaded the territory and jurisdiction of " The Grartl Lodge of Quebec , Ancient Free , and Accepted Masons , " in violation of the laws and tratlitions of thc fraternity affecting the establishment and sovereignty of Grand Lodges , and in a manner calculated to interfere most seriously with the welfare and harmony
of the Craft in the said province . And Whereas such action on the part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has occurred after unconditional recognition by her of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , as having and exer . rising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in said province , which recognition she subsequently withdrew without just or lawful cause :
Be it therefore known unto you all , that in vindication of the sovereignty of " The Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " and of the inherent rights and prerogatives of our ancient , honourable , and loy .-d fraternity , and in justice to all those Grand Lodges whose recognition has been extended to her—I , therefore , in virtue of the authority vested in me as Grand Master
of " The Grand Lodge c . f Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " declare and proclaim that the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in granting said two warrants , was and is unfraternal and unconstitutional ; that said warrants are irregular and illegal ; that the lodges to be formed thereunder will be irregular and illegal lodges ; that all Masons named in said warrants arc now , and all
persons becoming members of said lodges will be , irregular Masons ; and 1 hei-by further eleclare and proclaim all Masonic intercourse to be suspended , and to cease , between this Grand Lodge , its subordinate lodges , and all brethren in obedience thereto , and the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; and all lodges and brethren in obedience thereto , and all brethren of the Grand Lodge of Quebec are hereby
commanded to hold no Masonic intercourse with any brother in obedience lo the Grand Lodge of Scalane ! , as far as Ancient Craft Masonry is concerned ; and this edict shall hi and leniain in full force and effect , until revoked by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge of Quebec ; and it is hereby further ordered that due proclamation of this edict be made to all brethren in obedience to this Grand Lodge ; of all which they will take clue notice ami govern themselves
accordingly ; also that Ihe same be communicated to all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at Montreal , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , this 21 st elay of June , A , L . 5 8 7 8 . J II . ISAACSON , Grand Sec . G . L . of Q . [ S . al . ] MEI . BOUHSEM . TAIT , Grand Master .
Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
In order that you may more fully understand the position of this Grand Lodge towards the Grand Lodge oE Scotland , and thc circumstances which have necessitated the issue of the above proclamation , I have to request your attention to the following statement : On the 20 th day of October , A . L . 5 S 69 , the Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons was
duly formed in accordance with the principles and Constitutions of our ancient and honourable fraternity , and has since received fraternal recognition , as an independent , sovereign Grand Lodge of Freemasons , having the right to exercise supreme Masonic authority in and over the province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , from the following Grand Lodges of the world , viz .:
—Alabama , Arkansas , Argentine Repub'ic , Belgium , Brazil , British Columbia , California , Colorado , District of Columbia , Connecticut , Canada , Dakota , Georgia , Hungary , Idaho , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Ireland , Kansas , Louisiana , Manitoba , Maine , Maryland , Michigan , Minnesota , Mississippi , Montana , Nebraska , New Brunswick , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , Nevada , Nova
Scotia , North Carolina , Ohio , Prince Edward Island , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Spain , Texas , Utah , Vermont , Virginia , West Virginia , Wisconsin , Wyoming . At the time of the formation of thc Grand Lodge of Quebec there were several lodges who still desired lo remain under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Canada , which Grand Body exercised jurisdiction over the territory
now known as the Province of Quebec , when that province and the now Province of Ontario were united under the name of the Province of Canada . At the same time there were also existing five lodges under warrants from the Grand Lodge of England , and two lodges under warrants from thc Grand Lodge of Scotland .
Subsequently the differences between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Canada were most happily and amicably adjusted , and the latter withdrew entirely any claim to jurisdiction in thc Province of Quebec . Two of the lodges uneler English warrants , and one under Scotch warrant , took part in the formation of thc Grand Lodge of Quebec , but the remaining English lodges ,
viz .: St . Paul , St . George , St . Lawrence , together with the Scotch Lodge , Elgin , still work under the old warrants , and refuse to acknowledge the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Every effort , consistent with the honour and elignity of this Grand Lodge , has been made tothcin , to bring about an amicable adjustment of the anomalous state of affairs resulting from the existence of these lodges , but without
result . As one evidence of such effort on the part of this Grand Lodge , I would ask your attention to the following correspondence with Elgin Lodge , and would remark that a similar letter was sent to each of St . Paul ' s , St . Geotge's , and St . Lawrence Lodges with the same result ; these communications being sent at the earnest desire of our brethren , who wished to leave no stone unturneil to bring about an amicable adjustment of our differences .
Montreal , 26 th May , 1878-To R . W . Bro . Cohen , Wor . Master of Elgin Lodge , No . 348 , S . R . A . F . and A . M . rr , — .-j--- Wor . Sir and Dear Bro ., —I beg to state for your information that at the last annual communication of this Grand Lodge , held in this city on the 22 nd and 23 rd September last , 1875 , a correspondence had between the
Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England and thc writer on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , on the subject of the recognition of the latter named body by thc former , was read and laid before the Grand Lodge , and following resolution was adopted : " That thc consideration of the acceptance by this Granel Lodge of recognition by the Grand Lodge of England , on
the terms as proposed by the latter as set forth 111 the address of the M . W . the Grand Master , be postponed until the next communication of this Grand Lodge , and that a committee be appointed by the M . W . the Grand Master to confer with the lodges now existing in this province under warrants from other jurisdictions , with a view to effect , if possible , the amicable junction of said lodges
with this Grand Lodge , and that said committee report progress to the M . W . Grand Master from time to time , in order that such report may be submitted for thc consideration of this Grand Lodge , whose decision in thc matter shall be final . "
That subsequently , with the view to give effect to the above quoted resolution , a committee was named by thc M . W . the Grand Master of the G . L . of Q ., consisting of the following : — R . W . Bro . James O'Halloran , D . G . M . , „ E . M . Copeland , D . D . G . M .
„ „ M . M . Tait , P . D . D . G . M . „ „ I . H . Stearns , P . D . D . G . M . „ „ J . H . Isaacson , Grand Secretary . That the above named , in pursuance of the duty devolving upon them as such committee , have decided to respectfully and fraternally invite a conference with representatives of lodges in this province holding charters
under the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , to consider the important subject refcired to in the above mentioned resolution . I am , therefore , directed to invite your lodge , as being one under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , to at an early period depute one or more of its membets to take part in such confeiencc , and I shall be happy to hear from you at an early date in reply to this
communication . I am , Wor . Sir and Bro ., yours respectfully and fraternally , ( Signed ) J OHN H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary G . L . of Q .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
would take the very earliest opportunity ol consecrating th new lodges when duly authorised . The D . P . G . M . also referred to the importance of each lodge sending to the Prov . G . Secretary thc returns required by Grand Lodge of the number of subscribing members up to the 30 th of June , 187 S , with the utmost promptitude . In conclusion , he referred to thc proposed Memorial Presentation in
memory of the late Bro . Bentley Shaw , and said he hoped that desirable movement would be furthered by what took place at that meeting . After the roll of lodges and the list ol Prov . Grand Officers had been called over , which showed a representation of about 50 lodges in the province , with an attendance of about 130 brethren , thc minutes of the previous meeting
were confirmed . By the agenda paper , the next business was the conideralion of the proposed alteration and addition to Bye-law 53 , which had been adjourned from the previous meeting , but he Provincial Grand Registrar ( Bro . Malcolm ) on behalf of Bro . Hutchinson ( P . P . G . Regis . ) who had charge of the motion , stated that after consulting many influential brethren in the province , and taking thc opinions expressed
by several lodges into consideration , it had been determined to withdraw the resolution on the present occasion , a result which was generally and warmly received by the brethren present . No other general business being before the meeting , and there being no petitions for relief , an invitation from the Probity Lodge , Halifax , for the next Prov . G . Lodge meeting in October was accepted . The lodge was then closed .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Devon.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF DEVON .
Thc annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Devon was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult . at the Masonic Hall , Devon-square , in the town of Newton . R . W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . J . Tanner Davy , J . P ., P . G . M . M ., presided , supported by his officers : —V . W . Bro . the Rev . R . Bowden , P . P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . pro tern . ;
W . Bros . Dr . Woodgates , S . G . W . ; Major J . G . Shanks , P . P . G . S . W ., T . G . W . pro tern . ; ] . B . Cover , M . O . ; T . B . Richards , J . O . ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chap , pro tem . ; R . B . Twosc , Treas . ; Elliot Square , Reg . ; Vincent Bird , Past G . M . O . of England , P . P . G . T ., Sec ; J . G . P . Evans , D . C ; R . Blight , A . D . C . ; Jno . Masters , S . of W . ; R . Pengelly , St . B . ; Thos . Searlc ,
Purs . ; H . Stocker , S . B . ; JiuvRogers , I yler . Among the brethren present were also the following P . P . G . and lodge officers : —W . Bros . S . Jones , Past S . G . W . of England ; John Du Pre , Past G . St . B . of England ; J . 'I ' . Shapland , P . P . G . J . W . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . M . O . ; A . Bodlcy , P . P . G . J . O . ; L . D . Westcott , P . P . G . Treas . ; Jos . Austen , Past P . G . S . D . of England ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . J . U ; J . M . Hifley ,
P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Browning , P . P . G . J . D . ; Jno . Olver , W . M . 215 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; ] . H . Tomi , P . M . and Treas . 100 , P . P . G . St . B . ; C . Croydon , P . P . G . St . B . ; E . J . Knight , W . M . 16 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Jno . Bladder , W . M . yi ; S . D . Nicholls , W . M . 166 ; Bros , the Rev . F . A . S . Bellamy , Chap . 35 ; E . Binding , J . W . ifi ; J . H . Stephens , S . W . 48 ; H / Bridgman , M . O . 01 ; J . R . W . Quinn , R . N ., S . W .
64 ; H . Horton , J . O . 35 ; W . Vicary , S . O . 215 ; F . Littleton , J . W . 48 ; J . S . Saunders , S . W . : ; Jno . Stocker , S . W . 15 ; Jas . Jerman , J . W . 15 ; Jno . Ingle , J . D . 215 ; W . Harris , J . W . 215 ; Jno . Ntno , I . G . 7 6 ; Jno . Allen , Past S . W . 9 6 ; Jno . ' S . Roach , I . G . 50 ; Henry Clark , J . D . 15 ; H . G . Beachey , M . O . 215 ; fc . Thos . Fulford , S . O . is ; W . F . QuickC , D . C . 1 c , ; F . J . Pratt , M . O . 100 ;
Charles G . Vicary , S . D . 215 , and Canynges , Bristol ; C . Pope , Sec . 215 ; Herbert Martin , Reg . 215 ; Charles Stevens , I . G . 215 ; Lewis E . Beanie , O . 215 ; Jno . Haywood , Tyler , 215 . Thc minutes of the last Provincial G . L . meeting , held at Tavistock , Oct . 17 th , 1877 , were read and confirmed . The Secretary , W . Bro . Bird , leported that all the dues and fees had been paid . There
was a balance remaining in hand of £ 23 2 s . ; el . At a meeting of thc Board of General Purposes , held at the Masonic Temple , Plymouth , on thc evening of July 26 th , the accounts were duly audited . Several applications for relief had been received , but , not being submitted in accordance with the regulations , could not be accepted . They had to be deferred . The Board of General Purposes
recommended that none of the money at present 111 hand should be voted by that meeting . The Treasurer , W . Bro . R . B . Twose , reael his report in detail , which together with the report of the Board of General Purposes confirmed the Secretary ' s report . The reports were unanimously received and adopted . W . Bros . S . Jew , J . B . Gover , C , Godtschalk , and L . D . Westcott were reappointed the Board
of General Purposes . The ceremony of thc constitution of the new Mark Lodge as the Devon Lodge , No . 215 , was then proceeded with . Thc new Devon Lodge was opened by the W . M . designate , W . Bro . John Olver . The P . G . Secretary announced to the P . G . M . M that the W . M . and members tlcsired to be constituted and consecrated in ancient form ,
and the P . G . Secretary read the warrant from the M . W . the Grand Master of England , the Eail ol Limeiick , authorising the constitution of the said lodge . In reply to a query from the P . G . M . M ., the brethren of the new lodge signified their assent to the appointment of the officers named inthe warrant , and nominated Bros . John Olver , W . M . ; JohnS . Saunders , S . W . ; W . Harris , J . W . ; II . George Beachey , M . O . ; VV . Vicary , S . O . ; F . D . Bevves ,
J . O . ; C . G . Vicary , S . D . ; John Ingle , J . D . j II . Martin , Registrar of Marks ; William Vicary , Treas . ; C . Pipe , Sec . ; Charles Stevens , I . G .- ; Jeihn Haywood , Tyler . The Ma-. ter and members of the new lodge were pledged to obey the laws anil constitution of the G . L . of Mark Masters . The P . G . M . M . then declared the Devon Mark Lodge , No . 215 , to be a regular and duly constituted lodge . Thc ceremony of the conseciation of the lodge
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Devon.
followeti . The P . G . M . M . gave thc invocation , and the P . G . Chap , pro tem ., the Rev . T . W . Lemon , offered up the consecration anil dedication prayers . At the close of thc consecration oE the new lodge , the ordinary business of the P . G . Lodge was resumed . On the proposition of W Bro . R . B . Twosc , seconded by W . Bro . Major Shanks , R . M ., Bros . William Vicary , 21 n , was unanimously elected the
Treasurer for the ensuinr / year , and John Rogers was reelected Tyler . The P . G . M . M . then invested the following brethren as the officers fi r the ensuing year : — Rev . R . Bowden Prov . D . G . M . Hon . W . H . Joliffc , 35 Prov . G . S . W . H . Horton , 35 . ' Prov . GJ . W . C . Godtschalk , 06 Prov . G . M . O .
Lieut . J . R . W . Quimi , R . N ., 64 ... Prov . G . S . O . John Blackler , 91 Prov . G . J . O . Rev . F . A . S . Bellamy , 35 Prov . G . Chap . W . Vicary ... " ... Prov . G . Treas . J . H . Keats , 50 Prov . G . Reg . Vincent Bird , 6 4 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec . R . Lose , 48 Prov . G . S . D .
W . Cole , 11 Prov . G . J . D . John Stocker , 15 Prov . G . S . "f W . H . Stocker , 15 Prov . G . D . C . T . Scarle , 100 Prov . G . A . D . C . John Moyscy , 76 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . John H . Stevens , 4 8 Prov . G . St . B . E . Binding , 16 ... ... ... Prov . G . O .
J . E . Galliforel , 9 Prov . G . Purs . F . Littleton , 4 8 ; John Allen , 9 6 ; S . D . Nicholls , 23 ... ... ... Prov . G . Stwds . John Rogers ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . In the evening the brethren dined in two parties , those that left early at Magor ' s Commercial Hotel , and the others later at the Globe Hotel .
Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
We take this important correspondence from our contemporary the Canadian Crnftsman . OFFICIAL . Office of thc Grand Mast : r , Montreal , P . Q ., 28 th June , 5 878 . To the M . W . the Grand Masters , officers , and brethren of all regular Grand Lodges of Freemasons throughout the world , to whom these presents may come ,
greeting : Brethren , —It is with profound regret that I feel it my duty to issue the following proclamation : To all brethren in obedience to the M . W . thc Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons . Whereas , the Grand Lidge uf Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Scotland has granted warrants to form
two lodges of Masons at Montreal , in the Province of Quebec , one to be called " King Solomon , No . 622 , " and the other , " Argyle , No . 625 , " and Whereas it has been officially announced that the said lodges are lo be erected , constituted , and consecrated by virtue of such warrants , and their ofneers to be installed on the 24 th day of June instant , and
Whereas , by such action , the Grand Lodge of Scotland has unjustifiably and unlawfully invaded the territory and jurisdiction of " The Grartl Lodge of Quebec , Ancient Free , and Accepted Masons , " in violation of the laws and tratlitions of thc fraternity affecting the establishment and sovereignty of Grand Lodges , and in a manner calculated to interfere most seriously with the welfare and harmony
of the Craft in the said province . And Whereas such action on the part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has occurred after unconditional recognition by her of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , as having and exer . rising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in said province , which recognition she subsequently withdrew without just or lawful cause :
Be it therefore known unto you all , that in vindication of the sovereignty of " The Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " and of the inherent rights and prerogatives of our ancient , honourable , and loy .-d fraternity , and in justice to all those Grand Lodges whose recognition has been extended to her—I , therefore , in virtue of the authority vested in me as Grand Master
of " The Grand Lodge c . f Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " declare and proclaim that the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in granting said two warrants , was and is unfraternal and unconstitutional ; that said warrants are irregular and illegal ; that the lodges to be formed thereunder will be irregular and illegal lodges ; that all Masons named in said warrants arc now , and all
persons becoming members of said lodges will be , irregular Masons ; and 1 hei-by further eleclare and proclaim all Masonic intercourse to be suspended , and to cease , between this Grand Lodge , its subordinate lodges , and all brethren in obedience thereto , and the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; and all lodges and brethren in obedience thereto , and all brethren of the Grand Lodge of Quebec are hereby
commanded to hold no Masonic intercourse with any brother in obedience lo the Grand Lodge of Scalane ! , as far as Ancient Craft Masonry is concerned ; and this edict shall hi and leniain in full force and effect , until revoked by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge of Quebec ; and it is hereby further ordered that due proclamation of this edict be made to all brethren in obedience to this Grand Lodge ; of all which they will take clue notice ami govern themselves
accordingly ; also that Ihe same be communicated to all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at Montreal , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , this 21 st elay of June , A , L . 5 8 7 8 . J II . ISAACSON , Grand Sec . G . L . of Q . [ S . al . ] MEI . BOUHSEM . TAIT , Grand Master .
Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
In order that you may more fully understand the position of this Grand Lodge towards the Grand Lodge oE Scotland , and thc circumstances which have necessitated the issue of the above proclamation , I have to request your attention to the following statement : On the 20 th day of October , A . L . 5 S 69 , the Grand Lodge of Quebec , Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons was
duly formed in accordance with the principles and Constitutions of our ancient and honourable fraternity , and has since received fraternal recognition , as an independent , sovereign Grand Lodge of Freemasons , having the right to exercise supreme Masonic authority in and over the province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , from the following Grand Lodges of the world , viz .:
—Alabama , Arkansas , Argentine Repub'ic , Belgium , Brazil , British Columbia , California , Colorado , District of Columbia , Connecticut , Canada , Dakota , Georgia , Hungary , Idaho , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Ireland , Kansas , Louisiana , Manitoba , Maine , Maryland , Michigan , Minnesota , Mississippi , Montana , Nebraska , New Brunswick , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , Nevada , Nova
Scotia , North Carolina , Ohio , Prince Edward Island , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Spain , Texas , Utah , Vermont , Virginia , West Virginia , Wisconsin , Wyoming . At the time of the formation of thc Grand Lodge of Quebec there were several lodges who still desired lo remain under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Canada , which Grand Body exercised jurisdiction over the territory
now known as the Province of Quebec , when that province and the now Province of Ontario were united under the name of the Province of Canada . At the same time there were also existing five lodges under warrants from the Grand Lodge of England , and two lodges under warrants from thc Grand Lodge of Scotland .
Subsequently the differences between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Canada were most happily and amicably adjusted , and the latter withdrew entirely any claim to jurisdiction in thc Province of Quebec . Two of the lodges uneler English warrants , and one under Scotch warrant , took part in the formation of thc Grand Lodge of Quebec , but the remaining English lodges ,
viz .: St . Paul , St . George , St . Lawrence , together with the Scotch Lodge , Elgin , still work under the old warrants , and refuse to acknowledge the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Every effort , consistent with the honour and elignity of this Grand Lodge , has been made tothcin , to bring about an amicable adjustment of the anomalous state of affairs resulting from the existence of these lodges , but without
result . As one evidence of such effort on the part of this Grand Lodge , I would ask your attention to the following correspondence with Elgin Lodge , and would remark that a similar letter was sent to each of St . Paul ' s , St . Geotge's , and St . Lawrence Lodges with the same result ; these communications being sent at the earnest desire of our brethren , who wished to leave no stone unturneil to bring about an amicable adjustment of our differences .
Montreal , 26 th May , 1878-To R . W . Bro . Cohen , Wor . Master of Elgin Lodge , No . 348 , S . R . A . F . and A . M . rr , — .-j--- Wor . Sir and Dear Bro ., —I beg to state for your information that at the last annual communication of this Grand Lodge , held in this city on the 22 nd and 23 rd September last , 1875 , a correspondence had between the
Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England and thc writer on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , on the subject of the recognition of the latter named body by thc former , was read and laid before the Grand Lodge , and following resolution was adopted : " That thc consideration of the acceptance by this Granel Lodge of recognition by the Grand Lodge of England , on
the terms as proposed by the latter as set forth 111 the address of the M . W . the Grand Master , be postponed until the next communication of this Grand Lodge , and that a committee be appointed by the M . W . the Grand Master to confer with the lodges now existing in this province under warrants from other jurisdictions , with a view to effect , if possible , the amicable junction of said lodges
with this Grand Lodge , and that said committee report progress to the M . W . Grand Master from time to time , in order that such report may be submitted for thc consideration of this Grand Lodge , whose decision in thc matter shall be final . "
That subsequently , with the view to give effect to the above quoted resolution , a committee was named by thc M . W . the Grand Master of the G . L . of Q ., consisting of the following : — R . W . Bro . James O'Halloran , D . G . M . , „ E . M . Copeland , D . D . G . M .
„ „ M . M . Tait , P . D . D . G . M . „ „ I . H . Stearns , P . D . D . G . M . „ „ J . H . Isaacson , Grand Secretary . That the above named , in pursuance of the duty devolving upon them as such committee , have decided to respectfully and fraternally invite a conference with representatives of lodges in this province holding charters
under the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , to consider the important subject refcired to in the above mentioned resolution . I am , therefore , directed to invite your lodge , as being one under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , to at an early period depute one or more of its membets to take part in such confeiencc , and I shall be happy to hear from you at an early date in reply to this
communication . I am , Wor . Sir and Bro ., yours respectfully and fraternally , ( Signed ) J OHN H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary G . L . of Q .