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Address Of Comp. J. Ross Robertson, M.E. Grand Z. Of The Grand Chapter Of Canada.
but Mies upon the Masonic wheel , that in their appointment there is no end to serve , no purpose in view . It may be said that this does not apply to those selected in connection with Grand Chapter , for four years ago a very important service was rendered by the representative of this Grand Chapter , near an American Grand Chapter , a service which was gratefully acknowledged . Also , within a few months , another act of kindness was performed
in the interests of companions of this jurisdiction by an American representative , which gave considerable comfort to those concerned . These cases I recall . There are also others , o £ which I have not the date at hand . The existence of representatives is no burden upon the revenue of Grand Chapter . They have not salaried rank . There have been , and may again be , examples of good having been done by them , and they can never do harm .
They represent a sentiment , but there is a strength in sentiment , and it would not be well to lose that strength by abolishing the Grand Representatives . The report of the Grand Scribe E . contains a list of those whom 1 have recommended as representatives to us from our Grand Chapter . My attention has been called to the use of heraldic signs and coats of
arms in the Book of Marks of some chapters . My opinion is , that the marks selected should be Masonic in character , and composed of lines in any form , whether in squares , triangles , right angles , or circles , or a selected combination of all . These marks were originally in the operative lodges used by the members to indicate their work , and in all transactions recorded in the lodge books , where a signature ' was necessary , after it came the mark .
Some companions in our own jurisdiction have found m their ancestral garrets a coat of arms , which may or may not be theirs , and adopt these arms as a Masonic mark , and enter it in the book of marks , and engrave it on their keystone . This insignia , so selected , is neither Masonic nor appropriate . There is a place for coats of arms , but Masonic records are not
that place . The Operative Masters of the Craft , when they wielded the mallet and the chisel , gained their right to mark their work by years of toil . And so let our work bear the mark of merit , and not the painted quarters of insignia , which have- no place in a land where character is the test , and an unsullied reputation and good citizenship count for more than all the trimming which money or favour can glue on the fabric of a mortal life .
It is a pleasure to state that harmony has prevailed during the past year , and that , with one or two exceptions , nothing has occurred to disturb the even tenor of goodwill for which this jurisdiction is noted . One case , however , requires special mention . At the last meeting of Grand Chapter , the Committee on Warrants recommended that the dispensation , issued to Dufferin Chapter at Carleton Place , be continued for
another . year from the fact that some slight unrest had occurred in the chapter , and it was thought probable that the extension of the dispensation might lead to the settlement of the difficulties . My absence for a few weeks iii Europp prevented my personal attention to the matter , but I directed the Grand Scribe E . to attend at Carleton Place , convene a special meeting of the chapter , ' hear the opinions of companions , and endeavour to adjust
matters , and that if he found it absolutely impossible to arrange an amicable settlement to withdraw the dispensation . The Grand Scribe E . acted in accordance with my instructions , listened to a lengthened discussion in the chapter , and , seeing that there was no possible hope of a reconciliation , withdrew the dispensation , leaving the books and appointments of the chapter in the care of its First Principal . His action he reported to me ,
and I have endorsed the same . At a later date another petition for a dispensation was forwarded for a chapter at Carleton Place , and , after an examination of the names thereon , I issued a dispensation for a chapter to be known as Maple Leaf Chapter , and the officers were installed in due form . This is one of the four chapters out of 79 in this province which I have been unable to visit , but I witnessed an exemplification of its work at
Almonte and can testify to its accuracy , and also to the earnestness of the oflicers of Maple Leaf Chapter . M y ruling has been asked in regard to the exemplification of foreign work in this jurisdiction . My opinion is that the standard and authorised work of this Grand Chapter should alone prevail in the jurisdiction . The
introduction ot foreign work , with dramatic embellishments , is apt to create dissatisfaction arid discontent amongst the younger companions , who , in the early days of their Capitular lives , are easily swayed by the alleged beauties of a ritual decorated with ornamentations that are not in harmony with Canadian methods or manners .
¦ The Past Master ' s Degree , having been eliminated from our system , a chapter in a western district asks permission to still continue that section of lhe work , on the ground that , being on the International line , it facilitates 'he entry of our companions into foreign chapters . Grand Chapter having abolished the Past Master's Degree , no authority can be given for its continuance in any chapter , and to confer thc Degree is therefore a direct
violation pf the constitution of Grand- Chapter , subjecting the chapter , so working , to discipline . The Past Master ' s Degree never had a right to even a Place in the Capitular system . It gained favour here years ago as a relic ef a custom that prevailed in the old land , when the Craft chair was a prerequisite to the Capitular . This condition has passed away . The Past Master ' s Degree belongs , and always did , to the Criaft work , and the
conjerring of the Degree in a chapter is an attempt to give exalted rank and knowled ge to men , many of whom are not out of leading strings in Craft work . ^ The legitimate Past Master is to be found in the Craft lodge . Thc initiation article is found in Capitular jurisdictions which undertake to confer the Degree . There is enough legitimate . Masonry in our particular "ranch of work , without importing an extraneous ceremony , which has
features repellent to the instincts of men who reverence the teachings of Masonry . l The report on Foreign Correspondence this year has been written by " L . Comp . G . J . Bennett . It is a masterly effoit , and will be read , I am sure , with pleasure by not only our own companions , but by those in other jurisdictions who . peruse our . proceedings .
If during the year my interest in the work has not been proclaimed by 'ne silent eloquence of action , no words of mine will proclaim that interest now .
Whatevct you disagree with in my message you can attribute to an excess of enthusiasm . If my zeal has not spared the feelings of any companion , I hope that the companion will remember that thc same zeal has not Pared my time or my comfort . ft is just possible that I take Masonic life too seriously , but I feel , as " who has a deep interest in the work , that unless Grand Chapter is "lore ri gid in its requirements from those selected for office , it is a waste of "le for a Grand '/ .. to travel miles to kindle fires out of embers that have ^ OM . ceastd to smoulder , and view ruins which human skill cannot rebuild .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of North Wales
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH WALES
By direction of Bro . Colonel the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , G . Supt ., the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on the 4 . h inst ., at Newtown , and was largely attended . The G . Supt . invested the following as his oflicers for the year :
Comp . Col . H . Piatt , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ T . Mark Taylor , 998 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ J . Tuxford , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . ,, W . Chas . Logan , 1509 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, Rev . VV . Morgan , 6 n 6 ... ... Prov . G . Reg .
„ Donald Cameron , 384 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Robert Owen , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . Prin . Soj . ,, R . Jones , 998 ... ... ... Prov . 1 st . A . G . Soj . ,, R . M . Greaves , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . Soj . „ D . W . Davies , 606 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B .
„ E . G . Humphreys , 484 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . T . Benbow , 99 S ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . Jones , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . ,, Dr . Hugh Jones Roberts , 606 ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . T . Westlake Morgan , 384 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . Fendick , 3 S 4 " ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
Consecration Of The Harlech Lodge, No. 165 , Sligo.
CONSECRATION OF THE HARLECH LODGE , No . 165 , SLIGO .
On Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., a bright and inspiring ceremonial was conducted in the town of Sligo in the consecration and dedication of a new lodge there by Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Harlech , Prov . Grand Master of North Connaught . His lordship arrived punctually at three o ' clock , and was attended by the following Prov . Grand Officers : Bros . Rev . Dr .
Clarke , Prov . Deputy Grand Master ; Edward T . Kell , P . S . G . W . ;
William J . Robinson , LL . B ., P . J . G . W . ; David Brown , P . G . Treas . ; B . St . George Harrison , P . G . Sec . ; Rev . L . P . T . Ledoux , P . G . Chap . ; Robert R . Fry , J . P ., acting P . S . G . D . ; Hugh Ross , P . J . G . D . ; Charles B . Jones , C . E ., P . G . S . of Works ; Alexander Sim , J . P ., Prov ., G . D . C ;
Arthur C . Brooks , R . C . M ., Org . ; Joseph Irwin , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . T . S . Murray , acting P . G . I . G . ; and Francis Armstrong , P . G . T > ler . The Past Prov . Grand Officers also present were Bros . Abraham O Courr , William H . Irwin , Arthur Jackson , and Thomas D . Smith , South Eastern District , and there was a crowded attendance of founders and visitors .
The music was conducted by Bro . Arthur Brooks , Organist , assisted by a choir of local brethren who had previously practised an excellent programme of most appropriate Masonic selections . " The march of the men of Harlech " was played during the processions , and the 100 th and 133 rd Psalms were chanted during the ceremony , and the Masonic hymns ' Let
Mason s fame resound , " " Stand forth , O worthy craftsman , " splendidly rendered , as was the anthem " Glory to God on High . " The ritual was carried out with perfect precision and the utmost di gnity by the Pro ^ . Grand Master , who also delivered a Masonic address , replete with the most useful advice to the assembled brethren , which was most enthusiastically received .
Upon the conclusion of the consecration and dedication ceremony , Bro , Lord Harlech immediately proceeded to the installation of Bro . Arthur Ward , P . M . 20 , as the first VV . M . of the new lodge , which , by his lordshi p ' s permission , had received the name of the Harlech Lodge out of respect and
esteem for the Prov . Grand Master , who has N : en such for close on a quarter of a century . Having been placed in the chair and saluted , theW . M . duly installed Bros . John Chambers as S . W . ; Alexander Munro , J . W . ; Rev T . J . Bayley , B . A ., S . D . ; James Chambers , J . D . ; J . H . Dixon , I . G . ; and C . B . Tully , Secretary pro tern .
The Iodge having been closed , the Provincial Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , Provincial Grand Officers , and a large number of visitors were elegantly entertained by the Worshipful Master and founders of the Harlech Lodge . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
The toast of " The Provincial Grand Master" was proposed by Bro , ARTHUR J ACKSON , Sec . 20 , P . P . S . G . W ., who conveyed the warm thanks of the Sligo brethren to his lordship for his visit and dignified conduct of the proceedings on the occasion . Bro . Lord HARLECH , having thanked the brethren for their reception , again wished the new lodge prosperity , and proposed " The W . M . and Founders . "
" I he Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Dr . Clarke , " was proposed by Bro . EDWARD T . KEI . L , Prov . S . G . W ., and he in turn proposed the toast el " Bro . Arthur Jackson and all those locals who , by their musical talents or otherwise , had contributed to the Masonic treat , " which was a real credit to North Connaught and the Craft in general . The Tyler ' s toast followed .
A collection was made for the Schools and Annuity Fund , and upon the Provincial Grand Master and others leaving for the tram , Bro . Brooks played "The March of the Men of Harlech , " and great enthusiasm prevailed . We may remind our readers that Bro . Lord Harlech , Provincial Grand Master of North Connaught , is also the Provincial Grand Master of North Wales .
Those who took part in the musical part of the ceremonies were Bros . A . C . Brooks , R . C . M ., Organist , Arthur Jackson , C . B . Jones , G . R . Lawless , F . R . C . S ., R . B . McNeily , J . J . Nelson , and the Rev . T . J . Bayley . Bro . Joseph Gillespie , S . W . 242 , sang his song " Fidelity , " dedicated to Bro . Lord Harlech , after the toast of nis lordship ' s health . It is needless to add
that "God save the Queen" and "God bless the Prince of Wales " occupied their respective places on the programme . The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . L . P . T . Leadoux , M . A ., wore his academic gown and hood along with the insignia of his office , and carried his cap in hand while officiating , and all the other arrangements were made with equal precision and decorum .
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Address Of Comp. J. Ross Robertson, M.E. Grand Z. Of The Grand Chapter Of Canada.
but Mies upon the Masonic wheel , that in their appointment there is no end to serve , no purpose in view . It may be said that this does not apply to those selected in connection with Grand Chapter , for four years ago a very important service was rendered by the representative of this Grand Chapter , near an American Grand Chapter , a service which was gratefully acknowledged . Also , within a few months , another act of kindness was performed
in the interests of companions of this jurisdiction by an American representative , which gave considerable comfort to those concerned . These cases I recall . There are also others , o £ which I have not the date at hand . The existence of representatives is no burden upon the revenue of Grand Chapter . They have not salaried rank . There have been , and may again be , examples of good having been done by them , and they can never do harm .
They represent a sentiment , but there is a strength in sentiment , and it would not be well to lose that strength by abolishing the Grand Representatives . The report of the Grand Scribe E . contains a list of those whom 1 have recommended as representatives to us from our Grand Chapter . My attention has been called to the use of heraldic signs and coats of
arms in the Book of Marks of some chapters . My opinion is , that the marks selected should be Masonic in character , and composed of lines in any form , whether in squares , triangles , right angles , or circles , or a selected combination of all . These marks were originally in the operative lodges used by the members to indicate their work , and in all transactions recorded in the lodge books , where a signature ' was necessary , after it came the mark .
Some companions in our own jurisdiction have found m their ancestral garrets a coat of arms , which may or may not be theirs , and adopt these arms as a Masonic mark , and enter it in the book of marks , and engrave it on their keystone . This insignia , so selected , is neither Masonic nor appropriate . There is a place for coats of arms , but Masonic records are not
that place . The Operative Masters of the Craft , when they wielded the mallet and the chisel , gained their right to mark their work by years of toil . And so let our work bear the mark of merit , and not the painted quarters of insignia , which have- no place in a land where character is the test , and an unsullied reputation and good citizenship count for more than all the trimming which money or favour can glue on the fabric of a mortal life .
It is a pleasure to state that harmony has prevailed during the past year , and that , with one or two exceptions , nothing has occurred to disturb the even tenor of goodwill for which this jurisdiction is noted . One case , however , requires special mention . At the last meeting of Grand Chapter , the Committee on Warrants recommended that the dispensation , issued to Dufferin Chapter at Carleton Place , be continued for
another . year from the fact that some slight unrest had occurred in the chapter , and it was thought probable that the extension of the dispensation might lead to the settlement of the difficulties . My absence for a few weeks iii Europp prevented my personal attention to the matter , but I directed the Grand Scribe E . to attend at Carleton Place , convene a special meeting of the chapter , ' hear the opinions of companions , and endeavour to adjust
matters , and that if he found it absolutely impossible to arrange an amicable settlement to withdraw the dispensation . The Grand Scribe E . acted in accordance with my instructions , listened to a lengthened discussion in the chapter , and , seeing that there was no possible hope of a reconciliation , withdrew the dispensation , leaving the books and appointments of the chapter in the care of its First Principal . His action he reported to me ,
and I have endorsed the same . At a later date another petition for a dispensation was forwarded for a chapter at Carleton Place , and , after an examination of the names thereon , I issued a dispensation for a chapter to be known as Maple Leaf Chapter , and the officers were installed in due form . This is one of the four chapters out of 79 in this province which I have been unable to visit , but I witnessed an exemplification of its work at
Almonte and can testify to its accuracy , and also to the earnestness of the oflicers of Maple Leaf Chapter . M y ruling has been asked in regard to the exemplification of foreign work in this jurisdiction . My opinion is that the standard and authorised work of this Grand Chapter should alone prevail in the jurisdiction . The
introduction ot foreign work , with dramatic embellishments , is apt to create dissatisfaction arid discontent amongst the younger companions , who , in the early days of their Capitular lives , are easily swayed by the alleged beauties of a ritual decorated with ornamentations that are not in harmony with Canadian methods or manners .
¦ The Past Master ' s Degree , having been eliminated from our system , a chapter in a western district asks permission to still continue that section of lhe work , on the ground that , being on the International line , it facilitates 'he entry of our companions into foreign chapters . Grand Chapter having abolished the Past Master's Degree , no authority can be given for its continuance in any chapter , and to confer thc Degree is therefore a direct
violation pf the constitution of Grand- Chapter , subjecting the chapter , so working , to discipline . The Past Master ' s Degree never had a right to even a Place in the Capitular system . It gained favour here years ago as a relic ef a custom that prevailed in the old land , when the Craft chair was a prerequisite to the Capitular . This condition has passed away . The Past Master ' s Degree belongs , and always did , to the Criaft work , and the
conjerring of the Degree in a chapter is an attempt to give exalted rank and knowled ge to men , many of whom are not out of leading strings in Craft work . ^ The legitimate Past Master is to be found in the Craft lodge . Thc initiation article is found in Capitular jurisdictions which undertake to confer the Degree . There is enough legitimate . Masonry in our particular "ranch of work , without importing an extraneous ceremony , which has
features repellent to the instincts of men who reverence the teachings of Masonry . l The report on Foreign Correspondence this year has been written by " L . Comp . G . J . Bennett . It is a masterly effoit , and will be read , I am sure , with pleasure by not only our own companions , but by those in other jurisdictions who . peruse our . proceedings .
If during the year my interest in the work has not been proclaimed by 'ne silent eloquence of action , no words of mine will proclaim that interest now .
Whatevct you disagree with in my message you can attribute to an excess of enthusiasm . If my zeal has not spared the feelings of any companion , I hope that the companion will remember that thc same zeal has not Pared my time or my comfort . ft is just possible that I take Masonic life too seriously , but I feel , as " who has a deep interest in the work , that unless Grand Chapter is "lore ri gid in its requirements from those selected for office , it is a waste of "le for a Grand '/ .. to travel miles to kindle fires out of embers that have ^ OM . ceastd to smoulder , and view ruins which human skill cannot rebuild .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of North Wales
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH WALES
By direction of Bro . Colonel the Hon . W . E . Sackville West , G . Supt ., the above Provincial Grand Chapter was held on the 4 . h inst ., at Newtown , and was largely attended . The G . Supt . invested the following as his oflicers for the year :
Comp . Col . H . Piatt , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . H . „ T . Mark Taylor , 998 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . „ J . Tuxford , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . E . ,, W . Chas . Logan , 1509 ... ... Prov . G . S . N . ,, Rev . VV . Morgan , 6 n 6 ... ... Prov . G . Reg .
„ Donald Cameron , 384 ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, Robert Owen , 384 ... ... ... Prov . G . Prin . Soj . ,, R . Jones , 998 ... ... ... Prov . 1 st . A . G . Soj . ,, R . M . Greaves , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . 2 nd A . G . Soj . „ D . W . Davies , 606 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B .
„ E . G . Humphreys , 484 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . T . Benbow , 99 S ... ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . Jones , 1509 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . of C . ,, Dr . Hugh Jones Roberts , 606 ... ... Prov . A . G . S . E . T . Westlake Morgan , 384 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . Fendick , 3 S 4 " ... ... ... Prov . G . Janitor .
Consecration Of The Harlech Lodge, No. 165 , Sligo.
CONSECRATION OF THE HARLECH LODGE , No . 165 , SLIGO .
On Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., a bright and inspiring ceremonial was conducted in the town of Sligo in the consecration and dedication of a new lodge there by Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Harlech , Prov . Grand Master of North Connaught . His lordship arrived punctually at three o ' clock , and was attended by the following Prov . Grand Officers : Bros . Rev . Dr .
Clarke , Prov . Deputy Grand Master ; Edward T . Kell , P . S . G . W . ;
William J . Robinson , LL . B ., P . J . G . W . ; David Brown , P . G . Treas . ; B . St . George Harrison , P . G . Sec . ; Rev . L . P . T . Ledoux , P . G . Chap . ; Robert R . Fry , J . P ., acting P . S . G . D . ; Hugh Ross , P . J . G . D . ; Charles B . Jones , C . E ., P . G . S . of Works ; Alexander Sim , J . P ., Prov ., G . D . C ;
Arthur C . Brooks , R . C . M ., Org . ; Joseph Irwin , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . T . S . Murray , acting P . G . I . G . ; and Francis Armstrong , P . G . T > ler . The Past Prov . Grand Officers also present were Bros . Abraham O Courr , William H . Irwin , Arthur Jackson , and Thomas D . Smith , South Eastern District , and there was a crowded attendance of founders and visitors .
The music was conducted by Bro . Arthur Brooks , Organist , assisted by a choir of local brethren who had previously practised an excellent programme of most appropriate Masonic selections . " The march of the men of Harlech " was played during the processions , and the 100 th and 133 rd Psalms were chanted during the ceremony , and the Masonic hymns ' Let
Mason s fame resound , " " Stand forth , O worthy craftsman , " splendidly rendered , as was the anthem " Glory to God on High . " The ritual was carried out with perfect precision and the utmost di gnity by the Pro ^ . Grand Master , who also delivered a Masonic address , replete with the most useful advice to the assembled brethren , which was most enthusiastically received .
Upon the conclusion of the consecration and dedication ceremony , Bro , Lord Harlech immediately proceeded to the installation of Bro . Arthur Ward , P . M . 20 , as the first VV . M . of the new lodge , which , by his lordshi p ' s permission , had received the name of the Harlech Lodge out of respect and
esteem for the Prov . Grand Master , who has N : en such for close on a quarter of a century . Having been placed in the chair and saluted , theW . M . duly installed Bros . John Chambers as S . W . ; Alexander Munro , J . W . ; Rev T . J . Bayley , B . A ., S . D . ; James Chambers , J . D . ; J . H . Dixon , I . G . ; and C . B . Tully , Secretary pro tern .
The Iodge having been closed , the Provincial Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , Provincial Grand Officers , and a large number of visitors were elegantly entertained by the Worshipful Master and founders of the Harlech Lodge . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
The toast of " The Provincial Grand Master" was proposed by Bro , ARTHUR J ACKSON , Sec . 20 , P . P . S . G . W ., who conveyed the warm thanks of the Sligo brethren to his lordship for his visit and dignified conduct of the proceedings on the occasion . Bro . Lord HARLECH , having thanked the brethren for their reception , again wished the new lodge prosperity , and proposed " The W . M . and Founders . "
" I he Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Dr . Clarke , " was proposed by Bro . EDWARD T . KEI . L , Prov . S . G . W ., and he in turn proposed the toast el " Bro . Arthur Jackson and all those locals who , by their musical talents or otherwise , had contributed to the Masonic treat , " which was a real credit to North Connaught and the Craft in general . The Tyler ' s toast followed .
A collection was made for the Schools and Annuity Fund , and upon the Provincial Grand Master and others leaving for the tram , Bro . Brooks played "The March of the Men of Harlech , " and great enthusiasm prevailed . We may remind our readers that Bro . Lord Harlech , Provincial Grand Master of North Connaught , is also the Provincial Grand Master of North Wales .
Those who took part in the musical part of the ceremonies were Bros . A . C . Brooks , R . C . M ., Organist , Arthur Jackson , C . B . Jones , G . R . Lawless , F . R . C . S ., R . B . McNeily , J . J . Nelson , and the Rev . T . J . Bayley . Bro . Joseph Gillespie , S . W . 242 , sang his song " Fidelity , " dedicated to Bro . Lord Harlech , after the toast of nis lordship ' s health . It is needless to add
that "God save the Queen" and "God bless the Prince of Wales " occupied their respective places on the programme . The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . L . P . T . Leadoux , M . A ., wore his academic gown and hood along with the insignia of his office , and carried his cap in hand while officiating , and all the other arrangements were made with equal precision and decorum .