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utterance so effectually elsewhere . It was his ( Bro . Nash ' s ) opinion , that the Colonies should have a voice in what had been aptly called the- " Parliament of Masonry , Grand Lodge " but he was glad to hear the avowal that their noble Brother would not concur in any alteration of the " Constitutions , " The W . M . next gave "Lodge , No . 10 , and Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal . "
The Rev . Bro . Portal said he should always feel grateful to the Brethren of the province of Somerset for the cordial support they had given to the great constitutional party in Grand Lodge ; he thought they ought to contend for thorough efficiency in every department , and also for the supremacy of Grand Lodge in all that concerned the Craft . He cordially agreed with all that had fallen from Lord Carnarvon and Bro . Nash respecting the deference to be paid to the constitutional authorities of the Order ; but it must be remembered that the authority they were called upon to obey was that of a constitutional ruler , and not of an
irresponsible dictator . To infringe the honour of the G . M . would indeed be to affect the proportions of the structure ; hut to trench on the supremacy of Grand Lodge was to destroy its very foundation ; and while he would maintain the constitutions in their full integrity , he claimed for Grand Lodge the right which was denied in June last by the G . M ., to express its opinion on Canadian affairs . He thought the Canadians might even yet be conciliated by the concession to them of a voice in the appointment of their Brov . G . M ., though the matter had become
more involved in consequence of the remarks which had fallen from the G . M ., reflecting upon the worthy D . Brov . G . M . of Canada . He urged the country Brethren to interest themselves in the proceedings of Grand Lodge , and to support the Masonic publications . He then explained to them the arrangement for constituting a provincial mess , which would give them an opportunity of dining together before each Grand Lodge . ( The Rev . Brother resumed his seat amid loud cheers ) .
Bro . Smith acknowledged the toast of the "Royal Sussex Lodge / ' and Bro . Cook ( Mayor of Bath ) that of the "Lodge of Honour . ' " ' The Brov . Grand Lodge of Wiltshire , and Bro . Lord Methuen , " was responded to by Bro . Collings , who also made honourable mention of D . B . G . M . Gooch of that province , for his love of the charities of Masonry—not in the sense of money-giving only , for "Relief " stands second in the principles of the Masonic Constitution , and "Brotherly Love" is first . The "Grand Lodge of France , Le Orccnd Orient , and the Emperor , who has lately become a member , " was acknowledged hy Count
Wengiersky . Bor "The Stewards / ' Bro . Beach returned thanks , bearing testimony to the increased interest of the country Brethren in what concerned the Graft , and making courteous acknowledgment of the recent efforts of Lord Carnarvon to promote the cause of the great constitutional party in the Order . The Bath Masons had been the first to recognize the importance of taking cognizance of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , and were the first to send deputies to London to insist upon the adoption of that policy which had been so ably vindicated tonight by Bro . Lord Carnarvon .
The W . M . next gave "The Press , to which he felt the Masonic , like every other body in the state , was deeply indebted , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Akermau and Warren . In reply to loud calls , Bro . Warren first returned thanks . As so much had been said about Grand Lodge , he felt that , having of late taken somewhat of an active part in its discussions , he was also bound to address them a few words on the subject . Like the previous speakers , he , too , deprecated any unnecessary interference with their constitutions , but he held it was their duty to march with the times , and whilst they preserved everything
that was good , endeavour to amend anything which might appear defective . A few years since , the light of the Bress was as jealously excluded from Masonry as it had been from the Houses of Parliament ; but the latter bodies now gave every accommodation to reporters , and of late , in Grand Lodge , one of the most distinguished men on the dais had boldly told them , that fair and honest reporting must not be interfered with . He would not say that lie did not advocate any alteration in the constitution , for he felt it essential to the well-working of Grand Lodge that they should possess the power of adjournment when they deemed it necessary , and that would be an alteration in the constitutions . [ Bro . Portal
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utterance so effectually elsewhere . It was his ( Bro . Nash ' s ) opinion , that the Colonies should have a voice in what had been aptly called the- " Parliament of Masonry , Grand Lodge " but he was glad to hear the avowal that their noble Brother would not concur in any alteration of the " Constitutions , " The W . M . next gave "Lodge , No . 10 , and Bro . the Rev . G . R . Portal . "
The Rev . Bro . Portal said he should always feel grateful to the Brethren of the province of Somerset for the cordial support they had given to the great constitutional party in Grand Lodge ; he thought they ought to contend for thorough efficiency in every department , and also for the supremacy of Grand Lodge in all that concerned the Craft . He cordially agreed with all that had fallen from Lord Carnarvon and Bro . Nash respecting the deference to be paid to the constitutional authorities of the Order ; but it must be remembered that the authority they were called upon to obey was that of a constitutional ruler , and not of an
irresponsible dictator . To infringe the honour of the G . M . would indeed be to affect the proportions of the structure ; hut to trench on the supremacy of Grand Lodge was to destroy its very foundation ; and while he would maintain the constitutions in their full integrity , he claimed for Grand Lodge the right which was denied in June last by the G . M ., to express its opinion on Canadian affairs . He thought the Canadians might even yet be conciliated by the concession to them of a voice in the appointment of their Brov . G . M ., though the matter had become
more involved in consequence of the remarks which had fallen from the G . M ., reflecting upon the worthy D . Brov . G . M . of Canada . He urged the country Brethren to interest themselves in the proceedings of Grand Lodge , and to support the Masonic publications . He then explained to them the arrangement for constituting a provincial mess , which would give them an opportunity of dining together before each Grand Lodge . ( The Rev . Brother resumed his seat amid loud cheers ) .
Bro . Smith acknowledged the toast of the "Royal Sussex Lodge / ' and Bro . Cook ( Mayor of Bath ) that of the "Lodge of Honour . ' " ' The Brov . Grand Lodge of Wiltshire , and Bro . Lord Methuen , " was responded to by Bro . Collings , who also made honourable mention of D . B . G . M . Gooch of that province , for his love of the charities of Masonry—not in the sense of money-giving only , for "Relief " stands second in the principles of the Masonic Constitution , and "Brotherly Love" is first . The "Grand Lodge of France , Le Orccnd Orient , and the Emperor , who has lately become a member , " was acknowledged hy Count
Wengiersky . Bor "The Stewards / ' Bro . Beach returned thanks , bearing testimony to the increased interest of the country Brethren in what concerned the Graft , and making courteous acknowledgment of the recent efforts of Lord Carnarvon to promote the cause of the great constitutional party in the Order . The Bath Masons had been the first to recognize the importance of taking cognizance of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , and were the first to send deputies to London to insist upon the adoption of that policy which had been so ably vindicated tonight by Bro . Lord Carnarvon .
The W . M . next gave "The Press , to which he felt the Masonic , like every other body in the state , was deeply indebted , coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Akermau and Warren . In reply to loud calls , Bro . Warren first returned thanks . As so much had been said about Grand Lodge , he felt that , having of late taken somewhat of an active part in its discussions , he was also bound to address them a few words on the subject . Like the previous speakers , he , too , deprecated any unnecessary interference with their constitutions , but he held it was their duty to march with the times , and whilst they preserved everything
that was good , endeavour to amend anything which might appear defective . A few years since , the light of the Bress was as jealously excluded from Masonry as it had been from the Houses of Parliament ; but the latter bodies now gave every accommodation to reporters , and of late , in Grand Lodge , one of the most distinguished men on the dais had boldly told them , that fair and honest reporting must not be interfered with . He would not say that lie did not advocate any alteration in the constitution , for he felt it essential to the well-working of Grand Lodge that they should possess the power of adjournment when they deemed it necessary , and that would be an alteration in the constitutions . [ Bro . Portal