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The Masonic Mieior.
cially to the assertion as to the reception of no definitive reply . Now I will beg of the ^ Brethren to mark the facts of the case . The memorial to which reference is made came before the 6 rand Lodge of England at its meeting in March . The M . W . the G . M . explained , at considerable length and in full detail , his opinions and intentions with respect to all the matters adverted to in that memorial . The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution , referring the consideration and the final disposition of the matter to the Colonial Board , in conjunction with the
G . M . The G . M . saw fit , in consideration of the exigency of the circumstances , to waive the total want of any precedent for such a proceeding . The substance of what the G . M . had communicated to Grand Lodge , was conveyed in an official letter from the Grand Secretary to the Worshipful Brother the Secretary of the Provincial Grand Lodge for Canada West ; it was also addressed to the Provincial Grand Master of that Lodge , and I believe also to the other Provincial Grand Lodges of that district . So far , therefore , as the G . M . went , the answer was duly given , and neither the G . M . nor the Colonial Board was at faults The G . M . ' s
letter was sent on the 13 th March , arid its receipt was acknowledged on the 16 th April , by Bro . Richardson , but the precise dates do not matter much , —a definitive answer was sent , long before that resolution was adopted ; so that neither Grand Lodge , G . M ., nor the Colonial Board , was actually at fault ; and it was a mistake in fact , and a great error , to allege that the memorial of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West did not receive a definitive answer . I abstain from the expression of any opinion or feeling on that paper which has just been read , because I am bound to obey that regulation of our Order , the object of which is to
prevent the danger of a hasty decision without discussion , and which ^ prohibits us from debating matters of which notice has not been given . This paper was laid before the Board of Masters at its ordinary' - meeting , but on that occasion no notice of motion was given ; and the Brethren , in abstaining from giving such a notice of motion , exercised a sound discretion , and manifested a wise forbearance . Discussion of these matters , under existing circumstances , could be productive of no good , and might prove mischievous . There may be yet a party among these Brethren who will not persist in carrying out the intention to with * - draw from this great Masonic family ; but who still desire to be fellows with us
in our great Masonic Temple ,- —who still desire to submit to that authority which has so long governed Masonry wherever the British flag flies . It still remains to be seen , I say , how far there are Brethren entertaining such views . The Grand Lodge will , of course , consider , in due time , what measures it may be desirable to adopt ; and I doubt not that , in the consideration of these measures , when the proper time arrives , the Grand Lodge will be guided by wisdom and justice . At present I can do no more than move ' That the document be entered as read / " ( Hear , hear . ) This question was seconded , put , and agreed to .
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE , The report of the Board of Benevolence for the past quarter was read . It was to the following effect : — On the 24 th June , the Board relieved seven petitioners , to the extent of £ 51 ; on the 29 th July , five petitioners , to the extent of £ 50 , and recommended the grant of £ 50 to the widow of a deceased Brother , of Lodge No . 391 , Whitby . On the 26 th August there was only one petition , which was deferred , the Brother recommending not being in attendance .
Bro . Le Veau , P . G . S . B ., said it would be noticed , that the report included a recommendation for a grant of £ 50 to the widow of a Brother in Whitby ; that Brother had been a subscribing member twenty-eight years , and his Lodge was one of the most regular subscribing Lodges in existence . He might say also that this sum would put the widow in a position to gain a livelihood for herself and family . He should , therefore , move the adoption of the report . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , J . G . D ., said he was perfectly acquainted with all the circumstances of this case , which was a very deserving one ; he , therefore , seconded the motion . Agreed to .
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The Masonic Mieior.
cially to the assertion as to the reception of no definitive reply . Now I will beg of the ^ Brethren to mark the facts of the case . The memorial to which reference is made came before the 6 rand Lodge of England at its meeting in March . The M . W . the G . M . explained , at considerable length and in full detail , his opinions and intentions with respect to all the matters adverted to in that memorial . The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution , referring the consideration and the final disposition of the matter to the Colonial Board , in conjunction with the
G . M . The G . M . saw fit , in consideration of the exigency of the circumstances , to waive the total want of any precedent for such a proceeding . The substance of what the G . M . had communicated to Grand Lodge , was conveyed in an official letter from the Grand Secretary to the Worshipful Brother the Secretary of the Provincial Grand Lodge for Canada West ; it was also addressed to the Provincial Grand Master of that Lodge , and I believe also to the other Provincial Grand Lodges of that district . So far , therefore , as the G . M . went , the answer was duly given , and neither the G . M . nor the Colonial Board was at faults The G . M . ' s
letter was sent on the 13 th March , arid its receipt was acknowledged on the 16 th April , by Bro . Richardson , but the precise dates do not matter much , —a definitive answer was sent , long before that resolution was adopted ; so that neither Grand Lodge , G . M ., nor the Colonial Board , was actually at fault ; and it was a mistake in fact , and a great error , to allege that the memorial of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West did not receive a definitive answer . I abstain from the expression of any opinion or feeling on that paper which has just been read , because I am bound to obey that regulation of our Order , the object of which is to
prevent the danger of a hasty decision without discussion , and which ^ prohibits us from debating matters of which notice has not been given . This paper was laid before the Board of Masters at its ordinary' - meeting , but on that occasion no notice of motion was given ; and the Brethren , in abstaining from giving such a notice of motion , exercised a sound discretion , and manifested a wise forbearance . Discussion of these matters , under existing circumstances , could be productive of no good , and might prove mischievous . There may be yet a party among these Brethren who will not persist in carrying out the intention to with * - draw from this great Masonic family ; but who still desire to be fellows with us
in our great Masonic Temple ,- —who still desire to submit to that authority which has so long governed Masonry wherever the British flag flies . It still remains to be seen , I say , how far there are Brethren entertaining such views . The Grand Lodge will , of course , consider , in due time , what measures it may be desirable to adopt ; and I doubt not that , in the consideration of these measures , when the proper time arrives , the Grand Lodge will be guided by wisdom and justice . At present I can do no more than move ' That the document be entered as read / " ( Hear , hear . ) This question was seconded , put , and agreed to .
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE , The report of the Board of Benevolence for the past quarter was read . It was to the following effect : — On the 24 th June , the Board relieved seven petitioners , to the extent of £ 51 ; on the 29 th July , five petitioners , to the extent of £ 50 , and recommended the grant of £ 50 to the widow of a deceased Brother , of Lodge No . 391 , Whitby . On the 26 th August there was only one petition , which was deferred , the Brother recommending not being in attendance .
Bro . Le Veau , P . G . S . B ., said it would be noticed , that the report included a recommendation for a grant of £ 50 to the widow of a Brother in Whitby ; that Brother had been a subscribing member twenty-eight years , and his Lodge was one of the most regular subscribing Lodges in existence . He might say also that this sum would put the widow in a position to gain a livelihood for herself and family . He should , therefore , move the adoption of the report . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , J . G . D ., said he was perfectly acquainted with all the circumstances of this case , which was a very deserving one ; he , therefore , seconded the motion . Agreed to .