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THE GRAND LODGES OF ENGLAND AND QUEBEC .

BRO . GRAHAM'S ADDRESS . ( Continued from page 568 , Vol . XVI . ) " COLONIAL POLICY OF G . L . OF ENGLAND . " Hence it follows , also , that the practice of the mother Grand Lodge of England toward the Grand Lodge of Quebec ,

and other 1 ' n-e Grand Lodges similarly situated in different parts of the British Empire , has not been , and is n -t in accordance with the theory or princ ' ples of the ancient constitutions of the Craft , of her own constitution , or of that of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , or of other ' regular' Grand

Lodges , —in putting forth , as she does , priority of private lodge existence , or 'Canada' treaty obligations , or any other reason , forthe ' continuance at will , ' or otherwise , of 1 nglish Lodges within the jurisdicrion of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , or of any other regularly established and generally recognised Grand Lodge .

"STATUS OF ' COLONIAL' GRAND LODOES . " Since the principle of the exclusive sovereign jurisdiction of each of the British Grand Lodges is acknowledged and prevails within their respective geographical limits , which are still the same as they were prior to the union of their formerly separate kingdoms into one ' United Kingdom , ' although each of the Grand Lodges of England and

of Scotland has been formed since the said political union , it therefore follows that the same constitutional law of exclusive sovereignty ought to prevail within the geographical limits of Quebec ( a fortiori ) , for the stronger reason that since the fedtration of Quebec with other B . N . A , Provinces into one 'Dominion , ' Quebec possesses a separate political autonomy , having a parliament of its own with

ample legislative , judicial and execujive powers , such as is not possessed by England , Scotland , or Ireland . as parts of the United Kingdom ; and henre it also follows , that the argument * (?) of some ' British Brethren , ' as to the 'merely colonial status' of Quebec ( as ' a dependency of the British Crown' ) , are not of any weight as against the right of the Grand ! Lodge of Quebec to have and to exercise exclusive Masonic sovereignty , but rather , if pressed to

their logical sequence , they might be thought by others to militate against the right to exclusive sovereignty of the Grand Lodges of England , Scotland and Ireland ; and hence it may not be denied amiss for ' mere colonists ' kindly , sometimes , in return , to remind 'those of mature growth' of the dangers of thoughtlessly 'handling edged tools , ' even in 'chopping logic' re 'Colonial' G . L . sovereignty .

"' EXCLUSIVE' G . L . SOVEREIGNTY . U . S . A . "Virginia . —In 1779 , the Grand Lodgeof Virginia , in the due exercise ol her constitutional prerogatives , ' ordered ' all lodges within her territory , holding charters from England , Scotland , and Ireland , to become enrolled on her Registry .

"MASSACHUSETTS . "Lodge St . Andrew . —In 17 S 2 , the doctrine of the British Constitutions was formerly annunciated by the Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , Boston , Scottish Constitution , having refused to become of obedience to thc United Lodge at the union of the two

theretofore Grand Lodges , in 1702 ; and the Grand Lodge of Ma-sachusetts having for four years tried 'invitation and persuasion ' to induce St . Andrew ' s Lodge to become enrolled on her Registry , and such means proving of no avail , she adopted in i / pG , the following resolution , or rather ' permanent regulation ' : —

" ' The Grand Lodge will not hold communication with , or admit as visitors , any Masons residing in this State , who hold authority under , and acknowledge , the supremacy of any foreign Grand Lodge ; or who do not , by their representative- * , communicate with , and pay their dues to this Grand Lodge . '

" CONNECTICUT . " In answer to an appeal from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to the other Grand Lodges of the United States , to endorse and uphold the action which she had thus taken , the Grand Lodge of Connecticut passed the follow , ing re-olution : —

" ' Resolved , —That this Grand . Lodge will not hold communication or correspondence with any Mason or Masons , citizens of the United States , lodge or lodges , who acknowledge the supremacy of any foreign Grand Lodges , or who do not , by their representatives , communicate and pay their dues to the Grand Lodge of tlje State where they are constituted or where they reside . '

" PENNSVLVANIA . " In the succeeding year the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania adopted the following : — "' Resolved , —That this Grand Lodge will not hold communication nor correspondence with , or admit as visitors , any Masons resident in this State who hold authority under , or acknowledge the supremacy of any other Grand 1 odge within the same , and do not by their

representatives communicate and pay their dues to this Grand Lodge . ' " Other Grand Lodges took substantially thc same action . St . Andrew's * Lodge was thereby completel y isolated , and shortly thereafter she took mea ures looking toward ' passing under the jurisdiction of Massachu-etts , ' and in the year 1 S 09 she happily gave in her adhesion lo tlie same , and has ever since been one of the most honored and prosperous lodges on the Registry of the Grand Lodge of that Commonwealth .

'" OHIO . "American Union Ledge . —In the yar 1 S 0 S and for some time afterward , the Grand Lodge of Ohio sought by ' argument and persuasion' to induce Marietta Lodge , situated within its limits , but of * exterior' constitution , to become of obedience to that Grand Lodge , but without avail . In 1 S 15 she passed the following , among other resolutions : — -

_ Resolved , —That " American Union Lodge , No . 1 , " at Marietta , bv refusing to surrender her charter , and denying the jurisdiction of this ( Grai . d ) Lodge , has forfeited her privileges to labour , and has beromean unauthorized lodge . ' " ' Resolved , —That no member of any lodge of the State of Ohio , who may enter that lodge after a knowledge of these resolutions , and labour in any of the duties appertainmg to the Craft , or any member of that lodge , who shall

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sit in or assist in any labour ( while working under their present charter ) shall ever again be received in any lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge ; provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent American Uni' n Lodge from once meeting for the sole purpose of considering these resolutions . ' " ' Resolved , —That no person hereafter initiated in ' tbat lodge unde- its present charter shall be ever ro- 'si lered and

acknowledged as a Mason in any 1 idge within the . jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge , by virtue of such initiation . ' " All which action , in my opinion , was in strict accordance with tlie prim ipits and practice enunciated in the constitutions of the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland in the old world , and with what had been affirmed and enfin eed by the Grand Lodges of Virginia , Massachusetts , Pennsylvania and other Grand Lodges on this continent .

' THK THREE ENGLISH LO GES IN QUEBEC . " For twelve years , three lodges ot English constitution , viz .: the St . Paul , the St . George , and the St . Law ence , have been suffered to continue within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , contrary to the constitutions of the Fra ' enitv , and in contravention of the rights , privileges and prerogatives of this Grand Lodye , and to the detriment

of the Craft within her territorial jurisdiction , and many fraternal efforts have been put forth to induce the said lodges voluntarily 11 become of obedience to this Grand Lodge and to be enrolled on its Registry , but thus far seemingly without avail . The Grand Lodge and the Grand Master of England have repeatedly affirmed their willingness to acquiesce

in the union of these three lodges with this Grand Lodge , should they so elect , Ingland has hitherto failed ( although frequently-appealed to by the Grand Lodge ) to do what this Grand Lodge holds to be her duty in the premises , namely , either to recall the warrants of the said lodges or to require them to become of obedience to the . Grand Lodge of OuebecT

" RIGHTS AND DUTY OF GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC . " It appears , therefore , that much longer forbearance on the part of this Grand Lo Ige can scarcely in reason be looked for , either by the Grand Lodge of England or by the said three lodges . It is therefore my opinion that the Grand Lodge of Quebec , in strict contormity to the constitutions and landmarks of the Fraternity , —in the defence

and maintenance of her sovereign rights and prerogatives as a lawfully constituted and duly recognized Grand body , —with a due regard to her solemn obligations to the Sister Grand Lodges of the world from whom she lias received recognition , and with whom she is in fraternal correspondence , —and because of her imperative duty to uphold and promote the welfare , the unity , the rights and general

interests o : the Craft , both at home and abroad ; that from all these and every other Masonic consideration and obligation , the Grand Lodge of Quebec would be full y justified in taking action for the immediate vindication or her sovereign authority which has been so long set at naught ; and in now adopting measures toward the said three lodges of English institution here , similar to , and based on the

constitutional enactments cited above from the British constitutions ; and in employing the same means as have been adopted by the Grand Lodges ot England and Scotland , and by Grand Lodges on this Continent , in like circumstances as Quebec now is , in the defence and vindication of their rights and prerogative ^; when such have been set at naught and denied by lodges or individual Masons within

their respective sovereign jurisdiction . " Yet notwithstanding all these and other like important considerati . ins , I beg earnestly to advise Grand Lodge not to take any decisive action thereon at this present communication ; and , with 3 profound appreciation of the grave responsibility devolving upon me , I pray you , fraternally , to acquiesce therein . " Some of my reasons for Riving this advice to Grand

Lodge are—that the important and , as I may call it , diplomatic correspondence thereanent between our respective Grand Lodges , and also between ourrespectiveGrand Chapters on the same subject ( which it has so far devolved upon me to conduct ) , is as yet incomplete , and of which this annual address will necessarily become no unimportant factor ; that any present action of this Grand Lodge should

not be such as to preclude further correspondence and personal conference thereanent if mutually desired ; that . In my opinion , neither the mother Grand Lodge of England nor her daughters here have hitherto given to the subject such full and mature consideration as its importance demands , nor , as they are now likely to give to it at no very distant day ; that the postponement of action for what may

be but a brief period cannot in any way be considered as a waiver of the rights of this Grand Lodge ; that in so'doing , this Grand Body will lose nothing , but may gain much ; that the profound esteem entertained by me for our distinguished and illustrious liro . His Royal Highness the M . W . the Grand Master of England will not as yet permit mp to believe that His Royal Highness , or the venerable Grand

Lodge of England over which he so auspicously presides , will , in view of all the facts of the case , desire long to perpetuate that which is shown not to accord with Mas nic right and justice , and which inevitably tends to disturb t'ie local and international harmony of the Craft ; that 1 have such confidence in the prudence , forethought , arid ability of many of the brethren still in dissent here as to induce me

to think that , on due deliberation , they cannot deem it to be well , or to accord with their duty as loyal Craftsmen , much longer to defer action having in view the enrolment of their lodges on the registry of this Grand Lodge ; that for these and other obvious reasons , to which it does not seem advisable forme to allude at the present time , I have , after mature and most anxious deliberation , decided thus to

advise Grand Lodge , with the hope and expectation that the grand consummation so devoutly desired , may , in the manner indicated , shortly be attained , and thus give to the world one of the grandest manifestations of the reality and efficacy of our principles and professions as Freemasons , such as has seldom been witnessed heretofore . " And I trust that I may the more confidently appeal to

this Grand Lodge to acquie-ce . in what I now advise , because of its general concurrence hitherto in my views of the course most advisable to be pursued on several occasions of like importance and of like circumstances , and which have been followed with the most beneficial results ; and I give this advice with the more confidence , because 1 feel sure

that you will be of the opinion that it is given with a tolerably intimate knowledge of the whole subject , and with somewhat ample opportunities to judge or what course seems best to he pursued , and that you will also give me credit for the sincerity of my convictions , and of my anxious desire at all times , in all my official acts , to uphold the pre-

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rogatives , enhance the prestige , and promote the highest interests of this Granl Ledge , and of the Craft in general . " Should these seemingly well-grounded expectations of an early , peaceful , and satisfactory adjustment of our relations to the mother Grand Lodge of England , and to her three daughter Iodg . es here , be speedily realised , it will be a signal triumph of the great principles of our peace-loving

Order , and all those participating therein will receive the richest fruition of the divinest of benedictions— ' Blessed are the peace-makers ; and it will afford a grand exemplification of ' how good and how joyful it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . ' " If these hopes are not fulfilled , which may God forbid , then the Grand Lodge of Quebec will not be found wanting in the performance of its duty . "

The Pattenmakers' Company And Bro. George Lambert, G. Swd. B.

THE PATTENMAKERS' COMPANY AND BRO . GEORGE LAMBERT , G . Swd . B .

On Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., the Master and Wardens of this company gave a special dinner to a lew friends in honour of Bro . George Lambert , F . S . A ., a member of the Court of Assistants , both of the Patternmakers' and Goldsmiths' Companies , who has recently presented the

company with a set of magnificent gilt dessert dishes and salt cellars . On each piece of plate the arms of the company are beautifully engraved , and on the back is the name of the donor and the date . The banquet was given in the Guildhall Tavern , the Master , Mr . James Chapman , presiding . He was supported by the following members of the Court : Bro . Ex-Sheriff Burt , Bro . Barrow Emanuel ,

1 S 27 , Past Master ; Bro . Major Gant , Bro . Major T . Davies Sewell , P . G . S . ; Bro . C . W . Thompson , Past Master ; Bro . H . Hopkins , Capt . Tbornhill , ' Renter Warden ; the Comptroller ( Mr . J . Brand ) , Mr . J . H . Taylor , and the Clerk , Capt . Youle . The following visitors were invited to meet the distinguished guest : Bro . Henry Wright , 1 S 27 ; Mr . L . Phillips , C . C . ; Mr . Miller , C . C :

Bro . Charles Lambert , and Bro . Lambert Houghton . Bro . Pannell , Upper Warden , was prevented , through indisposition , attending . After the usual loyal toasts from thc chair , Bro . C . VV . THOMPSON gave " -Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Corporation , " which was responded to by Mr . MILLER , C . C , in a very able manner . 1 he M ASTER then proposed " The Health of Bro . George Lambert , " referring , in eulogistic terms , to his geniality

and to his generosity in connection with the affairs of the company , which had been again evinced by his recent gift of an elegant desert service . The Master then , on behalf of the Court ; presented Bro . Lambert , who was enthusiastically applauded , with an emblazoned address of * thanks , signed by the Master and Court .

Bro . LAMBERT , who was received with deafening applause , in Lis reply , said he presented the dessert service as a souvenir of his p leasant reminiscences connected with his association with the company , and if his colleagues found enjoyment in its use he should feel amply repaid . Bro . ex-Sheriff BURT then proposed " The Health of the

Master , " which was heartily drunk , and elicited an appropriate reply . Capt . THORN- HILL , Renter Warden , proposed the toast of "The Visitors" in felicitous terms , with which was coupled the names of Mr . Burrell , Mr . Phillips , Bro . Lieut . Henry Wright , Bro . Dr . Lambert Houghton , and Bro . C . Limbert .

The toast of " The Clerk of the Company , Capt . Youle , " was next drank with honours , the CLERK making a most happy speech . After which an extra toast was proposed by Bro . LAMB < -RT , "The Health of Mr . Taylor , " who had printed the invitations and menu cards in old English , which each one carried away as a work of art .

A most beautiful selection of music was performed during the evening by the Bros . Browne , assisted by Miss VVeaver , Miss Sprain , and Mr . Blomfield . VVe have dined with many of the hospitable City companies of London , but never , w-e venture to say , have we spent a more pleasant evening . This was , no doubt , owing in a great measure , to the large number of members of the Craft

present , and also to the excellent way in which every detail of the dinner was carried our , reflecting the utmost credit on the Clerk , Mr . Youle . VVe cannot help feeling that though it did not come to the " fore , " there was another moving spirit behind the scenes in the suggestion and carrying out of ihe evening ' s entertainment . VVe allude to Bro . Major I ' . Davies-Sewell , who is too modest to

allow his name to appear as an instigator of the ceremony , but we feel sure had a great deal to do with the evening ' s proceedings . He is is a brother who spends himself , and is spent in the service of the Corporation , and we trust that some day an opportunity will present itself to recognize his ever-willingncss to oblige o hers . Perhaps there is no other officer in the Corporation more thoujhtful and obli ging than he . Many persons neglect details , Bro .

Sewell studies them . VVe hope that Bro . Pannell , the incoming Master of the Pattenmak-rs' Company , will soon be convalescent , and we wish him every happiness in his year of office . From his experience we make no hesitation that he will sustain the dignity of his office , . and- proahly surpass some of those who have preceded him . Bro . Pannell has been chosen as Chairman of the Fish Supply Committee , a committee which has done more work and sat oftener than any other this year .

The Committee of the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and Paralysis , Soho ' -square , urge their claim to participate in the Christian benevolence of the season on the grounds that the diseases which this hospital is specially designed to treat , has , of late years , largely increased ; that , as a consequence , the applications for admission as in-patients yeail y become more numerous , that depending entiielvaon voluntary contributions , the

amount of relief which the committee can bestow must bc regulated by the means placed at their disposal , and tho depression durmg the past year , not only in trade , but in the landed interests of the countrv , has serious y lessened their resources , whilst the demands on their assistance have incr ased . Donations and subscriptions will be thankfully received by the Earl ot Glasgow , Treasurer , by Messrs . Barclay , Bevan , and Co ., Sir Samuel Scott and Co ., or by tho Secretary at the hospital .