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voices when the proper time arrives ; but we do not think it would be advisable to adopt the same course pursued by Canada . It will not be necessary to raise the standard of revolt , or to fan the fiames of insubordination in order that the war-whoop of battle may echo and re-echo throughout the land . The sword of warfare will remain stationary in the scabbard and we shall be enabled to gather round the council-fire with our elder Brethen , and there calmly discuss the
probability , practicability , and utility of allowing the Brethren in these colonies the privilege of governing themselves ; and as the voices of our colonial Brethren grow eloquent with the theme upon which they are dilating , while they place before the council of tried and trusty warriors a true statement of facts , at the same time asking for such concessions as will eventually benefit the whole Fraternity , the elder chiefs will see not only the utility but tlie real necessity of granting the requests of their younger Brethren . They will not ask for any lengthened
parley , but will immediately grant the desires of their colonial Brethren ; the hatchet of battle will then be buried never again to be uplifted , the calumet of peace will be smoked , and each one shall grasp the other ' s hand in one silent embrace and depart . Think not , Brethren , while we have been indulging our thoughts for a brief space , that we are running on in an idle strain . e We speak that which we do know , and testify that which we have seen , ' and although some
portions of our language may be ' clothed in imagery , we have endeavoured to illustrate our position by ' symbols / When the day arrives in which we shall be enabled to raise our heads among the nations of the earth ( Masonically ) , then will be felt the importance of our position . It requires no prophetic vision to foreshadow this happy consummation , and as c coming events cast their shadows before , ' we suppose that it will not be considered amiss in us to foreshadow a future for Masonry in the Lower Provinces . " ' '
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN CANADA . On Priday , 30 th October , the members of the Hugh De Payen ' s Encampment , under the Supreme Grand Conclave of England and Wales , assembled at their hall , corner of Brock and Wellington-street , Kingston , when Comp . George Fred . La Serre , Third Principal of the Ancient Frontinac Chapter of that place , and late member of the Grand Steward ' s Lodge , England , was installed as a Knight of the Order ; after which Era . Thompson Wilson , the E . Com . elect of the new Encampment of Cceur de Lion , London , Canada West , presented the Warrant of said Encampment issued by the Grand Conclave of England : also a dispensation from
theP . G . Com ., the V . E . W . G . B . McL . Moore , authorizing any of the G . Corns , of Canada to install Fra . Wilson as E . Coin ., whereupon the ceremony of installing Fra . Thompson Wilson into the chair of E . Com . was performed with all due solemnity , and the new Commander proclaimed and saluted in the usual manner . The Hugh De Payen ' s was presided over by its E . Coin ., Samuel D . Fowen , Prov . G . Beg . and Chancellor of the Order in Canada . After closing the Encampment , the Sir Knights adjourned to a banquet , and after the usual loyal toasts were disposed of , " Prosperity to the new E . Com ., " " the new Encampment , " and " the new Sir Knight , " were duly given , duly received , and duly responded to .
Russia.
EUSSIA .
It is with peculiar pleasure we copy the following from the foreign intelligence in the Times of the 5 th October : — " The last striking innovation that has heen made on Russian prejudices and religious feelings by the reforming spirit of the present emperor , is the toleration accorded by him to Freemasonry in Russia . The society of Freemasons has
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voices when the proper time arrives ; but we do not think it would be advisable to adopt the same course pursued by Canada . It will not be necessary to raise the standard of revolt , or to fan the fiames of insubordination in order that the war-whoop of battle may echo and re-echo throughout the land . The sword of warfare will remain stationary in the scabbard and we shall be enabled to gather round the council-fire with our elder Brethen , and there calmly discuss the
probability , practicability , and utility of allowing the Brethren in these colonies the privilege of governing themselves ; and as the voices of our colonial Brethren grow eloquent with the theme upon which they are dilating , while they place before the council of tried and trusty warriors a true statement of facts , at the same time asking for such concessions as will eventually benefit the whole Fraternity , the elder chiefs will see not only the utility but tlie real necessity of granting the requests of their younger Brethren . They will not ask for any lengthened
parley , but will immediately grant the desires of their colonial Brethren ; the hatchet of battle will then be buried never again to be uplifted , the calumet of peace will be smoked , and each one shall grasp the other ' s hand in one silent embrace and depart . Think not , Brethren , while we have been indulging our thoughts for a brief space , that we are running on in an idle strain . e We speak that which we do know , and testify that which we have seen , ' and although some
portions of our language may be ' clothed in imagery , we have endeavoured to illustrate our position by ' symbols / When the day arrives in which we shall be enabled to raise our heads among the nations of the earth ( Masonically ) , then will be felt the importance of our position . It requires no prophetic vision to foreshadow this happy consummation , and as c coming events cast their shadows before , ' we suppose that it will not be considered amiss in us to foreshadow a future for Masonry in the Lower Provinces . " ' '
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN CANADA . On Priday , 30 th October , the members of the Hugh De Payen ' s Encampment , under the Supreme Grand Conclave of England and Wales , assembled at their hall , corner of Brock and Wellington-street , Kingston , when Comp . George Fred . La Serre , Third Principal of the Ancient Frontinac Chapter of that place , and late member of the Grand Steward ' s Lodge , England , was installed as a Knight of the Order ; after which Era . Thompson Wilson , the E . Com . elect of the new Encampment of Cceur de Lion , London , Canada West , presented the Warrant of said Encampment issued by the Grand Conclave of England : also a dispensation from
theP . G . Com ., the V . E . W . G . B . McL . Moore , authorizing any of the G . Corns , of Canada to install Fra . Wilson as E . Coin ., whereupon the ceremony of installing Fra . Thompson Wilson into the chair of E . Com . was performed with all due solemnity , and the new Commander proclaimed and saluted in the usual manner . The Hugh De Payen ' s was presided over by its E . Coin ., Samuel D . Fowen , Prov . G . Beg . and Chancellor of the Order in Canada . After closing the Encampment , the Sir Knights adjourned to a banquet , and after the usual loyal toasts were disposed of , " Prosperity to the new E . Com ., " " the new Encampment , " and " the new Sir Knight , " were duly given , duly received , and duly responded to .
Russia.
EUSSIA .
It is with peculiar pleasure we copy the following from the foreign intelligence in the Times of the 5 th October : — " The last striking innovation that has heen made on Russian prejudices and religious feelings by the reforming spirit of the present emperor , is the toleration accorded by him to Freemasonry in Russia . The society of Freemasons has