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The Gea^D Mastee A^
was- a , sacred duty , and that their Past Masters ; . and Wardens of all the Lodges , for the purpose of separation , was most irregular and unconstitutional ; as each Prov . Grand Lodge was composed of the representatives of all the Lodges under its jurisdiction ., and it was the and to discuss it
proper place to introduce such question , if so desired ^ m compliance with the constitutional regulations prescribed in the Book of Constitutions . To this they only answered that country Masters would not attend Prov . Grand Lodge , to which Bro . Moody re ^ stronger reason for expecting their attendance at a convention , but officers
of country Lodges could , as provided by the constitutions , in reference to District Grand Lodges , when unable to attend by reason of their distance from the place of assembly , be permitted to state such Lodge ' s opinions in writing . "
Against these reasons for separation , Bro . Moody , amongst others , ^ also alleged the following : —That on his motion a petition had been transmitted to the United Grand Lodge for the reduction of fees for registration certificate to one uniform sum of % 6 d ., no other contributions being exacted from colonial Lodges ; that a petition had also been transmitted tC United Grand Lodge to sanction a representative of the Prov . Grand Lodge therein as in the case of foreign feand Lodges- ^ the prayers , of which petitions might te ^ blank certificates were now to he tremshntted to Prov . Grand Masters in
colonies , so that , in fact , and by reasonable anticipation , ntrreal grievances existed . That since a union was once attempted , but not effected , of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , it was highly improbable that they could sanction such proposed union in the colony of Victoria and even if some Lodges consented to separate from Grand Lodge , and independently unite , the same painful disunion might be exhibited and the same injury to Masonry follow as in Canada , where were two independent Grand Lodges and a Prov . Grand Lodge , the latter composed of Lodges faithful to their allegiance and which nominated a Prov . Grand Master appointed by the M . W . Grand Master , who would in such case as then stated consider it his
sacred duty to support Brethren faithful to their allegiance to the United Grand Lodge , and consequently anxious to maintain Masonic unity . That the privilege of being affiliated with the first Grand Lodge in the world , was cheaply purchased by the nominal sum likely to be paid hereafter , independent of all the moral and Masonic advantages flowing from such a union . *
We earnestly urge upon the Colonial Board , and through them the Grand Lodge , as well as the Grand Secretary , promptly to reply to communications , and promptly to act in all that concerns Masonic intercourse
with Victoria , so that the faithful friends of union with the Grand Lodge may be encouraged in the path of duty , and not weakened by arguments for separation founded upon alleged neglect of Grand Lodge ( or its
functionaries ) or by other plausible reasons of separatists . It must likewise always be borne in mind by our English Grand Lodge authorities that the Masonic loyalty of colonial made Masons and officers must ordinarily be far more feeble than that oi" the loyal Past Masters of England , whose associations therewith are endeared by many proud recollections , many warm national sympathies , and many fraternal and long cherished friendships . A Past Master of Ejskiush Lodges . Melbourne , Aug . 15 /// , 1856 ,
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The Gea^D Mastee A^
was- a , sacred duty , and that their Past Masters ; . and Wardens of all the Lodges , for the purpose of separation , was most irregular and unconstitutional ; as each Prov . Grand Lodge was composed of the representatives of all the Lodges under its jurisdiction ., and it was the and to discuss it
proper place to introduce such question , if so desired ^ m compliance with the constitutional regulations prescribed in the Book of Constitutions . To this they only answered that country Masters would not attend Prov . Grand Lodge , to which Bro . Moody re ^ stronger reason for expecting their attendance at a convention , but officers
of country Lodges could , as provided by the constitutions , in reference to District Grand Lodges , when unable to attend by reason of their distance from the place of assembly , be permitted to state such Lodge ' s opinions in writing . "
Against these reasons for separation , Bro . Moody , amongst others , ^ also alleged the following : —That on his motion a petition had been transmitted to the United Grand Lodge for the reduction of fees for registration certificate to one uniform sum of % 6 d ., no other contributions being exacted from colonial Lodges ; that a petition had also been transmitted tC United Grand Lodge to sanction a representative of the Prov . Grand Lodge therein as in the case of foreign feand Lodges- ^ the prayers , of which petitions might te ^ blank certificates were now to he tremshntted to Prov . Grand Masters in
colonies , so that , in fact , and by reasonable anticipation , ntrreal grievances existed . That since a union was once attempted , but not effected , of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , it was highly improbable that they could sanction such proposed union in the colony of Victoria and even if some Lodges consented to separate from Grand Lodge , and independently unite , the same painful disunion might be exhibited and the same injury to Masonry follow as in Canada , where were two independent Grand Lodges and a Prov . Grand Lodge , the latter composed of Lodges faithful to their allegiance and which nominated a Prov . Grand Master appointed by the M . W . Grand Master , who would in such case as then stated consider it his
sacred duty to support Brethren faithful to their allegiance to the United Grand Lodge , and consequently anxious to maintain Masonic unity . That the privilege of being affiliated with the first Grand Lodge in the world , was cheaply purchased by the nominal sum likely to be paid hereafter , independent of all the moral and Masonic advantages flowing from such a union . *
We earnestly urge upon the Colonial Board , and through them the Grand Lodge , as well as the Grand Secretary , promptly to reply to communications , and promptly to act in all that concerns Masonic intercourse
with Victoria , so that the faithful friends of union with the Grand Lodge may be encouraged in the path of duty , and not weakened by arguments for separation founded upon alleged neglect of Grand Lodge ( or its
functionaries ) or by other plausible reasons of separatists . It must likewise always be borne in mind by our English Grand Lodge authorities that the Masonic loyalty of colonial made Masons and officers must ordinarily be far more feeble than that oi" the loyal Past Masters of England , whose associations therewith are endeared by many proud recollections , many warm national sympathies , and many fraternal and long cherished friendships . A Past Master of Ejskiush Lodges . Melbourne , Aug . 15 /// , 1856 ,