-
Articles/Ads
Article Untitled Article ← Page 7 of 8 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Untitled Article
Lodge of Montreal and William Henry , Lower Canada , and W . M . of St . George ' s Lodge , Montreal , C . E * , No . 643 , B . E ., was elected Deputy Grand Master , and Brethren of acknowledged Masonic ability were elected and appointed Grand Officers . Committees were then appointed to conduct the general business of the Grand Lodge , and the Convention was adjourned with solemn
prayer , its deliberations having occupied three days . The requisite arrangements having previously been made , on the 2 nd of November the Grand Lodge was duly consecrated , and the
Grand Master Elect regularly installed , in due and ancient form , by the Most Worshipful the Honourable H . T . Backus , P . G . M . of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of the State of Michigan , assisted by other Brethren of eminence and distinction in the Craft .
The Grand Lodge of Canada was thus regularly formed and inaugurated ; in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe , in conformity with the custom which has prevailed in the establishment of Grand Lodges , and we confidently believe that the circumstances which called it into existence were as much stronger as the number of Lodges by whom it was formed was greater than had ever before combined for the creation of a new Grand Lodge . Erom the time
when the Eour Lodges of London renounced their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of York , and formed themselves into an independent Grand Lodge , up to the present period , the greatest number on record of Lodges ever associated to erect a new Grand Lodge was seventeen , whilst forty-one Lodges , and holding warrants , too , from three different jurisdictions , were harmoniously united in the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Canada .
We have now stated , as briefly as their importance would admit , the whole of the circumstances connected with the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and we submit them with all due respect to your august body , to whom we have always looked up as the fountain of Masonic knowledge , and the brightest example of virtue , dignity , and benevolence , and from whom the great majority of us claim , and will ever proudly boast , our descent .
Having been entrusted with the sacred duty of directing the affairs of the Craft in this province , and of representing them , and advocating their interests throughout the universe ; and having solemnly undertaken that charge , and to disseminate the grand
principles of our Ancient and Honourable Order , and promote to the utmost extent of our ability the general prosperity of the Eraternity , it is our earnest desire and intention to follow and maintain , pure and unsullied , the ancient landmarks , laws , and traditions of the Craft as we received them from your hands .
Engaged in one common cause—the good of our fellow-men , by promoting the interest of our time-honoured Institution , —and it being our first wish and highest ambition to establish and perpetuate a sincere and intimate alliance with the Grand Lodge of England , we extend to you , in the name of our Divine Art , the right hand of
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Untitled Article
Lodge of Montreal and William Henry , Lower Canada , and W . M . of St . George ' s Lodge , Montreal , C . E * , No . 643 , B . E ., was elected Deputy Grand Master , and Brethren of acknowledged Masonic ability were elected and appointed Grand Officers . Committees were then appointed to conduct the general business of the Grand Lodge , and the Convention was adjourned with solemn
prayer , its deliberations having occupied three days . The requisite arrangements having previously been made , on the 2 nd of November the Grand Lodge was duly consecrated , and the
Grand Master Elect regularly installed , in due and ancient form , by the Most Worshipful the Honourable H . T . Backus , P . G . M . of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of the State of Michigan , assisted by other Brethren of eminence and distinction in the Craft .
The Grand Lodge of Canada was thus regularly formed and inaugurated ; in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe , in conformity with the custom which has prevailed in the establishment of Grand Lodges , and we confidently believe that the circumstances which called it into existence were as much stronger as the number of Lodges by whom it was formed was greater than had ever before combined for the creation of a new Grand Lodge . Erom the time
when the Eour Lodges of London renounced their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of York , and formed themselves into an independent Grand Lodge , up to the present period , the greatest number on record of Lodges ever associated to erect a new Grand Lodge was seventeen , whilst forty-one Lodges , and holding warrants , too , from three different jurisdictions , were harmoniously united in the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Canada .
We have now stated , as briefly as their importance would admit , the whole of the circumstances connected with the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and we submit them with all due respect to your august body , to whom we have always looked up as the fountain of Masonic knowledge , and the brightest example of virtue , dignity , and benevolence , and from whom the great majority of us claim , and will ever proudly boast , our descent .
Having been entrusted with the sacred duty of directing the affairs of the Craft in this province , and of representing them , and advocating their interests throughout the universe ; and having solemnly undertaken that charge , and to disseminate the grand
principles of our Ancient and Honourable Order , and promote to the utmost extent of our ability the general prosperity of the Eraternity , it is our earnest desire and intention to follow and maintain , pure and unsullied , the ancient landmarks , laws , and traditions of the Craft as we received them from your hands .
Engaged in one common cause—the good of our fellow-men , by promoting the interest of our time-honoured Institution , —and it being our first wish and highest ambition to establish and perpetuate a sincere and intimate alliance with the Grand Lodge of England , we extend to you , in the name of our Divine Art , the right hand of