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their aUegiancfc , and a resolute menace of rebellion , is to constitute the next step in the career of loyalty , ' which so highly distinguishes our Brethren of the ProV . Grand Lodge of Canada West . They seem to think that either gratitude , or fear , or both , must move that ' august body , ' to say—yes . If not , then they are prepared to become rebds . Oh [ shocking 1 The result of this movement it is not difficult to divine . The Grand Lodge of England has no authority to dismember
herself ; and , she has already shown / that ; did the constitutions of Masonry invest her with that power , she would not exercise it . Failing in this , the next step of our ' ¦ loyal ' . ¦¦ . ; Brethren will be , as intimated in the programme , a declaration of independencej and the organization of' the Grand Lodge of Upper Qanada ? This would prove another sad act in the ' Comedy of Errors , ' long and deeply to be deplored * There is another wiser , better course to pursue . Let our Brethren of the Prov . Grand Lodge , ' dismount their high horses , ' divest themselves of some portion
of their fancied loyalty , and of their real toady ism , put oil a little more manliness , invest themselves with the ample , generous , true spirit of Masonry , and , in the strength and power of truth and love , of right and duty , unite with the Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Canada in building up an ' essentially , ' not English , not American , but Masonic temple , where all can harmoniously join in devotion to the great principles of our venerable and noble institution . This memorial to the Grand Lpdge of England we therefore regard as another step in the wrong
direction . She has already been memorialized too frequently and too long . This , almost the entire Craft , under her own jurisdiction admit , and the Masonic world full y understands . Neither the constitutions of Masonry , honour , or gratitude , require any further petitions to be ^ ent across the Atlantic . Self-respect and duty to Masonry forbid it ; ., ' The Fraternity generally throughout the world
expects Canadian Masons to settle their own difficulties , and harmonize their differences . This can be done infinitely better now than after long years of strife and alienation . We therefore sincerely hope that the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West will withhold this memorial , and at the meeting to be held on the 8 th proximo , in the spirit of manly confidence and generous love resolve to cooperate in an honest effort for the immediate union of the entire Craft in Canada
under one jurisdiction . The task , if approached in the spirit of self-sacrifice and love for the permanent interests of Masonry , can be easily accomplished , and this consummation , so devoutly to be wished , once effected , there will be no difficulty with England or Ireland , with Vermont or New York , or any other Grand Lodge . "
The Boys' School.
THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
The annual festival of the friends of this institution will be held on the 11 th instant , when more than usual exertions will be made to increase the funds , in consequence of the enlarged expenditure rendered necessary by the opening of the New School-house . Bro . Donald King will have the superintendence of the musical department .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . There will be seven vacancies in April , but there being only that number of candidates , they will be received without election . The K . W , Bro . Lord Panmure has consented to preside at the next festival .
THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE . At the meeting of the 25 th of February , the amount voted to distressed Brothers and their widows amounted to £ 243 .
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their aUegiancfc , and a resolute menace of rebellion , is to constitute the next step in the career of loyalty , ' which so highly distinguishes our Brethren of the ProV . Grand Lodge of Canada West . They seem to think that either gratitude , or fear , or both , must move that ' august body , ' to say—yes . If not , then they are prepared to become rebds . Oh [ shocking 1 The result of this movement it is not difficult to divine . The Grand Lodge of England has no authority to dismember
herself ; and , she has already shown / that ; did the constitutions of Masonry invest her with that power , she would not exercise it . Failing in this , the next step of our ' ¦ loyal ' . ¦¦ . ; Brethren will be , as intimated in the programme , a declaration of independencej and the organization of' the Grand Lodge of Upper Qanada ? This would prove another sad act in the ' Comedy of Errors , ' long and deeply to be deplored * There is another wiser , better course to pursue . Let our Brethren of the Prov . Grand Lodge , ' dismount their high horses , ' divest themselves of some portion
of their fancied loyalty , and of their real toady ism , put oil a little more manliness , invest themselves with the ample , generous , true spirit of Masonry , and , in the strength and power of truth and love , of right and duty , unite with the Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Canada in building up an ' essentially , ' not English , not American , but Masonic temple , where all can harmoniously join in devotion to the great principles of our venerable and noble institution . This memorial to the Grand Lpdge of England we therefore regard as another step in the wrong
direction . She has already been memorialized too frequently and too long . This , almost the entire Craft , under her own jurisdiction admit , and the Masonic world full y understands . Neither the constitutions of Masonry , honour , or gratitude , require any further petitions to be ^ ent across the Atlantic . Self-respect and duty to Masonry forbid it ; ., ' The Fraternity generally throughout the world
expects Canadian Masons to settle their own difficulties , and harmonize their differences . This can be done infinitely better now than after long years of strife and alienation . We therefore sincerely hope that the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West will withhold this memorial , and at the meeting to be held on the 8 th proximo , in the spirit of manly confidence and generous love resolve to cooperate in an honest effort for the immediate union of the entire Craft in Canada
under one jurisdiction . The task , if approached in the spirit of self-sacrifice and love for the permanent interests of Masonry , can be easily accomplished , and this consummation , so devoutly to be wished , once effected , there will be no difficulty with England or Ireland , with Vermont or New York , or any other Grand Lodge . "
The Boys' School.
THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
The annual festival of the friends of this institution will be held on the 11 th instant , when more than usual exertions will be made to increase the funds , in consequence of the enlarged expenditure rendered necessary by the opening of the New School-house . Bro . Donald King will have the superintendence of the musical department .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . There will be seven vacancies in April , but there being only that number of candidates , they will be received without election . The K . W , Bro . Lord Panmure has consented to preside at the next festival .
THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE . At the meeting of the 25 th of February , the amount voted to distressed Brothers and their widows amounted to £ 243 .