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PROVINCE OF KENT . —MASONIC RITUALS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS * - MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir and Brother , —There cannot exist a doubt but that the Grand Lodge , mindful as it is of every matter of importance' connected with the Craft , would readily entertain the proposition suggested . by a correspondent for a u ritual of Masonry , " if such were in unison with the lawsof the Ob .
That the adoption of such a system would be - "illegal and impolitic , "I unhesitatingly repeat , notwithstanding your correspondent " expresses his surprise that any one who has studied the Ob . should venture to make such an assertion . " I am fully aware that there exists in the Ob . a loophole ( so ) peculiarly applied as to admit of a twofold interpretation , and easily converted into a fallacious meaning when in the hands of the sceptic , and but for the powerful bulwarks ( proof ) against " evasion and equivocation , " would in all probability have been taken advantage of long since .
A Lover of Legitimate Principles No . 2 , further says that he " should like to discuss the question under the genial influences of a cigar and a cheerer , " & e . Now , without condemning the use of them , I beg to be excused from partaking of either while discussing Freemasonry , having a strong-impression that creature comforts seldom conduce to the advancement of Masonic knowledge , as
may be perceived by the hasty manner in which some perform the work when a banquet is in the perspective , —I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours , fraternally , A Lover of Legitimate Principles , . No .- 1 .
RIVAL GRAND LODGES IN CANADA . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir and Brother , —Notwithstanding the want of unity that prevails in the Symbolic Degrees in this province , it is pleasing to be able to record the progress of Masonry generally in this country . Even in these hard times , when every business is nearly at a stand-still , the work of Masonry steadily goes on . Nearly sixty Lodges acknowledge the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Canada , while something over twenty-five adhere to the recently-established ( so-called ) , " Ancient Grand Lodge , " while a few still remain under the parent Grand Lodge .
The progress of the Royal Craft has received an impetus from the establishment of a Grand Chapter , in connection with the Grand Lodge of Canada , our esteemed Brother and Companion , Colonel W . M . Wilson , being at the head of both . A more " worthy Mason " could not have been placed in his high Masonic station , which he fills with dignity and zeal .
An addition to the Christian order has been made by the establishment in London of the Eichard Coeur de Lion Encampment , ranging itself under the banners of the Grand Conclave of Knights Templar in England . Our zealous Erater Thompson Wilson , D . Prov . G . M . of the London District , has been installed E . C . Under such encouraging circumstances it is more than a pity that the Symbolic
Lodges should continue under different jurisdictions . For example : will your Grand Lodge acknowledge the suspension or expulsion of an unworthy Brother by the Grand Lodge of Canada % The Grand Lodge of Ireland will , but I doubt if yours would . This is an anomalous state of affairs , and will inevitably produce the same inconveniences here that existed in England before the Union .
The only way to obviate this is , for the Grand Lodge of England to acknowledge the ( Independent ) Grand Lodge of Canada , which has been already firmly established and recognized by the majority of the United States Grand bodies , and recommend the recently-established so-called " Ancient Grand Lodge /' to unite on fair terms , and " bury the hatchet for ever . " I am satisfied that nothing short of this will bring about so desirable a result . Your " Colonial Board" has recommended tho endorsing of the recent movement of the Prov . G . Lodge of Canada West ; but the Grand Lodge desired to know
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PROVINCE OF KENT . —MASONIC RITUALS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS * - MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir and Brother , —There cannot exist a doubt but that the Grand Lodge , mindful as it is of every matter of importance' connected with the Craft , would readily entertain the proposition suggested . by a correspondent for a u ritual of Masonry , " if such were in unison with the lawsof the Ob .
That the adoption of such a system would be - "illegal and impolitic , "I unhesitatingly repeat , notwithstanding your correspondent " expresses his surprise that any one who has studied the Ob . should venture to make such an assertion . " I am fully aware that there exists in the Ob . a loophole ( so ) peculiarly applied as to admit of a twofold interpretation , and easily converted into a fallacious meaning when in the hands of the sceptic , and but for the powerful bulwarks ( proof ) against " evasion and equivocation , " would in all probability have been taken advantage of long since .
A Lover of Legitimate Principles No . 2 , further says that he " should like to discuss the question under the genial influences of a cigar and a cheerer , " & e . Now , without condemning the use of them , I beg to be excused from partaking of either while discussing Freemasonry , having a strong-impression that creature comforts seldom conduce to the advancement of Masonic knowledge , as
may be perceived by the hasty manner in which some perform the work when a banquet is in the perspective , —I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours , fraternally , A Lover of Legitimate Principles , . No .- 1 .
RIVAL GRAND LODGES IN CANADA . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . Sir and Brother , —Notwithstanding the want of unity that prevails in the Symbolic Degrees in this province , it is pleasing to be able to record the progress of Masonry generally in this country . Even in these hard times , when every business is nearly at a stand-still , the work of Masonry steadily goes on . Nearly sixty Lodges acknowledge the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Canada , while something over twenty-five adhere to the recently-established ( so-called ) , " Ancient Grand Lodge , " while a few still remain under the parent Grand Lodge .
The progress of the Royal Craft has received an impetus from the establishment of a Grand Chapter , in connection with the Grand Lodge of Canada , our esteemed Brother and Companion , Colonel W . M . Wilson , being at the head of both . A more " worthy Mason " could not have been placed in his high Masonic station , which he fills with dignity and zeal .
An addition to the Christian order has been made by the establishment in London of the Eichard Coeur de Lion Encampment , ranging itself under the banners of the Grand Conclave of Knights Templar in England . Our zealous Erater Thompson Wilson , D . Prov . G . M . of the London District , has been installed E . C . Under such encouraging circumstances it is more than a pity that the Symbolic
Lodges should continue under different jurisdictions . For example : will your Grand Lodge acknowledge the suspension or expulsion of an unworthy Brother by the Grand Lodge of Canada % The Grand Lodge of Ireland will , but I doubt if yours would . This is an anomalous state of affairs , and will inevitably produce the same inconveniences here that existed in England before the Union .
The only way to obviate this is , for the Grand Lodge of England to acknowledge the ( Independent ) Grand Lodge of Canada , which has been already firmly established and recognized by the majority of the United States Grand bodies , and recommend the recently-established so-called " Ancient Grand Lodge /' to unite on fair terms , and " bury the hatchet for ever . " I am satisfied that nothing short of this will bring about so desirable a result . Your " Colonial Board" has recommended tho endorsing of the recent movement of the Prov . G . Lodge of Canada West ; but the Grand Lodge desired to know