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4 th . The M . W . Grand Master proposes that the registration fee for every newly-initiated Brother be 7 s . 6 d ., which will entitle the Brother to a Grand Lodgecertificate ; the registration fee for joining Brethren to remain at 2 s . 6 d . That each Lodge shall make a return to Grand Lodge annually , together with the amount of dues payable , unless there be a District Grand Master , in which case the payment may be made to him or to his Deputy ,, to be by him transmitted to London . That the District Grand Master shall be supplied with blank forms of certificates for distribution .
5 th . With a view to remedying the grievance relative to the appointing of the District Grand Masters , the M . W . Grand Master proposes that every third year an account should be furnished him by every District Grand Lodge of their proceedings and transactions , on receipt of which he will determine whether the interests of the Graft would he best promoted by the continuance in office of the District Grand Master , and the decision of the M . W . Grand Master will be communicated to the District Grand Lodge .
6 th . The Board is of opinion that the remedies proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , as regards the payment of fees arid issuing of certificates , are satisfactory , but they would recommend the attachment to the latter of the seal of the District Grand- Lodge , as well- -, as the counter-signatures of the District Grand Lodge authorities .
7 th . The Board regrets that it cannot express its approval of the proposal relative to District Grand Rasters , as affording a remedy for the grievance complained of , since it only involves the exercise of a power which has already been vested by the Constitutions in the M . W . Grand Master , and which the Grand Lodge is bound to suppose has hitherto been exercised with all the vigilance which is demanded by Ms high responsibility .
3 th . With regard to the Brethren in Canada West , the Board find that there is a special grievance complained of , viz . : that while they have no voice in the election of the M . W . Grand Master of England , they have no control over the conduct of their own District Grand Master , and that while they are themselves best qualified to select fit persons for that important post , Brethren have been appointed by an authority altogether external to them , who have not possessed their confidence , and who have neglected their interests ; and that Masonry has , inconsequence , suffered much damage ,
9 th . The Board does not consider that these grievances would be remedied by the transmission to England , once in three years , of the minutes of the District Grand Lodge . 10 th . In accordance , therefore , with the precedent afforded by the Grand Lodge of England , the Board unanimously directs that a meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Canada West should be held annually , on the first Wednesday in December , at which nominations should be made by ballot of Brethren to fill the Office of District Grand Master . That of these names not more than
three ( having the largest number of votes ) should be forthwith transmitted to the M . W . Grand Master , with the number of votes given to each . That he shall , within a month after the receipt of such list , appoint one of them to the Office of District Grand Master , and the installation shall take place on the first Wednesday in March . If no appointment shall have been received by the Prov . Grand Secretary at that time , the Brother having the greatest number of votes shall be so installed , and shall be considered , to all intents and purposes , to have been appointed by the M . W . Grand Master .
11 th . The Board further recommends that with a view to the better representation of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West , in the Grand Lodge of England , the said Prov . Grand Lodge should be permitted to appoint a representative in the Grand Lodge of England , subject to the same conditions , and having tho same rank as the representative of a Foreign Grand Lodge . The Board cannot conclude this report on the communication of the M . W . Grand Master without expressing its deep sense of the careful consideration given by him to the subjects treated of , whilst , at the same time , they feel bound to express a unanimous opinion that nothing but the prompt concession of the YOb . III . 2 V
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4 th . The M . W . Grand Master proposes that the registration fee for every newly-initiated Brother be 7 s . 6 d ., which will entitle the Brother to a Grand Lodgecertificate ; the registration fee for joining Brethren to remain at 2 s . 6 d . That each Lodge shall make a return to Grand Lodge annually , together with the amount of dues payable , unless there be a District Grand Master , in which case the payment may be made to him or to his Deputy ,, to be by him transmitted to London . That the District Grand Master shall be supplied with blank forms of certificates for distribution .
5 th . With a view to remedying the grievance relative to the appointing of the District Grand Masters , the M . W . Grand Master proposes that every third year an account should be furnished him by every District Grand Lodge of their proceedings and transactions , on receipt of which he will determine whether the interests of the Graft would he best promoted by the continuance in office of the District Grand Master , and the decision of the M . W . Grand Master will be communicated to the District Grand Lodge .
6 th . The Board is of opinion that the remedies proposed by the M . W . Grand Master , as regards the payment of fees arid issuing of certificates , are satisfactory , but they would recommend the attachment to the latter of the seal of the District Grand- Lodge , as well- -, as the counter-signatures of the District Grand Lodge authorities .
7 th . The Board regrets that it cannot express its approval of the proposal relative to District Grand Rasters , as affording a remedy for the grievance complained of , since it only involves the exercise of a power which has already been vested by the Constitutions in the M . W . Grand Master , and which the Grand Lodge is bound to suppose has hitherto been exercised with all the vigilance which is demanded by Ms high responsibility .
3 th . With regard to the Brethren in Canada West , the Board find that there is a special grievance complained of , viz . : that while they have no voice in the election of the M . W . Grand Master of England , they have no control over the conduct of their own District Grand Master , and that while they are themselves best qualified to select fit persons for that important post , Brethren have been appointed by an authority altogether external to them , who have not possessed their confidence , and who have neglected their interests ; and that Masonry has , inconsequence , suffered much damage ,
9 th . The Board does not consider that these grievances would be remedied by the transmission to England , once in three years , of the minutes of the District Grand Lodge . 10 th . In accordance , therefore , with the precedent afforded by the Grand Lodge of England , the Board unanimously directs that a meeting of the District Grand Lodge of Canada West should be held annually , on the first Wednesday in December , at which nominations should be made by ballot of Brethren to fill the Office of District Grand Master . That of these names not more than
three ( having the largest number of votes ) should be forthwith transmitted to the M . W . Grand Master , with the number of votes given to each . That he shall , within a month after the receipt of such list , appoint one of them to the Office of District Grand Master , and the installation shall take place on the first Wednesday in March . If no appointment shall have been received by the Prov . Grand Secretary at that time , the Brother having the greatest number of votes shall be so installed , and shall be considered , to all intents and purposes , to have been appointed by the M . W . Grand Master .
11 th . The Board further recommends that with a view to the better representation of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West , in the Grand Lodge of England , the said Prov . Grand Lodge should be permitted to appoint a representative in the Grand Lodge of England , subject to the same conditions , and having tho same rank as the representative of a Foreign Grand Lodge . The Board cannot conclude this report on the communication of the M . W . Grand Master without expressing its deep sense of the careful consideration given by him to the subjects treated of , whilst , at the same time , they feel bound to express a unanimous opinion that nothing but the prompt concession of the YOb . III . 2 V