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Canada , and those concessions satisfied the Caiiaclians---but they came too late . I acknowledged that there had been faults on the part of the executive of the Grand Lodgeof England , which I did not wishto palliate ; I also statedthat I thought there were faults on the part of the Canadians ; but I should let bygones be bygones . I was bound to do nothing to induce Canada to declare its independence , but I always stated privately that when they did declare themselves independent they
should at once be recognized . I said that if they thought it to their advantage to govern themselves , in God ' s name let them do it . As I wish to acknowledge the Grand Lodge of Canada with a good grace , I hope the amendment will be withdrawn . I pledge myself to do all that I can , and I hope Grand Lodge will assist me in carrying out this resolution in a manner agreeable to the Canadians , and with due regard to the Lodges which act with us . I hope the amendment will be withdrawn , and that the thing will be done gracefully . When I gave notice of
this motion , I had hot seen the motion which now stands oil the paper in the name of Bro . Portal . I cannot see much difference between my motion and his . If I had not brought forward ray motion , would the worthy Brother have brought forward his ? I really cannot see how he could have backed out of it , Nor can I see if he really intended to have brought forward that motion , why he should not support mine . I do hot accuse the Brother of party motives , or of factious action—but might I not with some justice think that there was a party move here V Because
the Grand Master brings forward a motion , a Brother , who had given notice of nearly the same motion , opposes it , without giving * in my opinion , the least reason for ' doing so . I do not wish or intend to say anything disagreeable to any Brother , but I cannot help adverting to this . Now , Brethren , I hope you will support the motion , and let it go forth to Canada as the simultaneous act of Grand Lodge , ( Applause . )
The amendment was then withdrawn , and the Grand Master ' s resolution was agreed to amidst loud cheering . Bro . Havers then moved that the M . W . Grand Master , be respectfully solicited by Grand Lodge to communicate to the Grand Lodge of Canada West , the resolution to which Grand Lodge had come upon the question .
Bro . Whitmore having seconded the motion , it was unanimously agreed to . The M . W . Grand Master assured Grand Lodge that it was his . most anxious desire to carry out the resolution to which they had arrived , and that he would take all necessary steps to preserve the privileges of those Lodges which had remained firm in their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England .
TASMANIA . The M . W . Grand Master next informed Grand Lodge , he had a few days since received two letters from Tasmania , one from the Grand Master of that province , and the other from Bro . Toby . These documents had arrived too late for reference to the Colonial Board , with a view of acting on them at the present quarterly communication . It was , however , his intention to refer them to that Board , that they might come in regular order before Grand Lodge at its next meeting .
LODGE 01 ? BENEVOLENCE . Bro . Clarke , G . Sec , then read tho report of the Lodge of Benevolence , from which it appeared , that in September six petitioners had been relieved to the extent of £ 87 ; that in October eight petitioners had been relieved to the extent ° f £ 92 ; and that in November eight petitioners had been relieved to the extent ° f £ 87 . The Board recommended Grand Lodge to relieve two Brothers—one to the extent of £ 30 , and the other to the extent of £ 100 : and also to relieve two widows to the extent of £ 50 each . This report was received , and its recommendations acted upon .
The scrutineers here brought up their report of the Fast Masters elected to act 5 Jt the Board , for the ensuing twelve months , as follows : ¦—Bros . Sheen ( No . 237 ) } W ; Gale ( No / 19 ) 16 * 6 ; Lambert ( No . 231 ) 159 ; Young ( No . II ) 154 ; Binckes f o . 11 ) 150 ; Barrett ( No . 188 ) 118 ; Adams ( No . 196 ) 146 ; Barnes ( No . 30 ) 146 ; Upw ard ( No . 85 ) 144 ; Collard ( No . 168 ) 140 ; Pans ( No . 30 ) 138 ; Gurton ( No . 211 )
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Tie Ii So Nic Mill Or
Canada , and those concessions satisfied the Caiiaclians---but they came too late . I acknowledged that there had been faults on the part of the executive of the Grand Lodgeof England , which I did not wishto palliate ; I also statedthat I thought there were faults on the part of the Canadians ; but I should let bygones be bygones . I was bound to do nothing to induce Canada to declare its independence , but I always stated privately that when they did declare themselves independent they
should at once be recognized . I said that if they thought it to their advantage to govern themselves , in God ' s name let them do it . As I wish to acknowledge the Grand Lodge of Canada with a good grace , I hope the amendment will be withdrawn . I pledge myself to do all that I can , and I hope Grand Lodge will assist me in carrying out this resolution in a manner agreeable to the Canadians , and with due regard to the Lodges which act with us . I hope the amendment will be withdrawn , and that the thing will be done gracefully . When I gave notice of
this motion , I had hot seen the motion which now stands oil the paper in the name of Bro . Portal . I cannot see much difference between my motion and his . If I had not brought forward ray motion , would the worthy Brother have brought forward his ? I really cannot see how he could have backed out of it , Nor can I see if he really intended to have brought forward that motion , why he should not support mine . I do hot accuse the Brother of party motives , or of factious action—but might I not with some justice think that there was a party move here V Because
the Grand Master brings forward a motion , a Brother , who had given notice of nearly the same motion , opposes it , without giving * in my opinion , the least reason for ' doing so . I do not wish or intend to say anything disagreeable to any Brother , but I cannot help adverting to this . Now , Brethren , I hope you will support the motion , and let it go forth to Canada as the simultaneous act of Grand Lodge , ( Applause . )
The amendment was then withdrawn , and the Grand Master ' s resolution was agreed to amidst loud cheering . Bro . Havers then moved that the M . W . Grand Master , be respectfully solicited by Grand Lodge to communicate to the Grand Lodge of Canada West , the resolution to which Grand Lodge had come upon the question .
Bro . Whitmore having seconded the motion , it was unanimously agreed to . The M . W . Grand Master assured Grand Lodge that it was his . most anxious desire to carry out the resolution to which they had arrived , and that he would take all necessary steps to preserve the privileges of those Lodges which had remained firm in their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England .
TASMANIA . The M . W . Grand Master next informed Grand Lodge , he had a few days since received two letters from Tasmania , one from the Grand Master of that province , and the other from Bro . Toby . These documents had arrived too late for reference to the Colonial Board , with a view of acting on them at the present quarterly communication . It was , however , his intention to refer them to that Board , that they might come in regular order before Grand Lodge at its next meeting .
LODGE 01 ? BENEVOLENCE . Bro . Clarke , G . Sec , then read tho report of the Lodge of Benevolence , from which it appeared , that in September six petitioners had been relieved to the extent of £ 87 ; that in October eight petitioners had been relieved to the extent ° f £ 92 ; and that in November eight petitioners had been relieved to the extent ° f £ 87 . The Board recommended Grand Lodge to relieve two Brothers—one to the extent of £ 30 , and the other to the extent of £ 100 : and also to relieve two widows to the extent of £ 50 each . This report was received , and its recommendations acted upon .
The scrutineers here brought up their report of the Fast Masters elected to act 5 Jt the Board , for the ensuing twelve months , as follows : ¦—Bros . Sheen ( No . 237 ) } W ; Gale ( No / 19 ) 16 * 6 ; Lambert ( No . 231 ) 159 ; Young ( No . II ) 154 ; Binckes f o . 11 ) 150 ; Barrett ( No . 188 ) 118 ; Adams ( No . 196 ) 146 ; Barnes ( No . 30 ) 146 ; Upw ard ( No . 85 ) 144 ; Collard ( No . 168 ) 140 ; Pans ( No . 30 ) 138 ; Gurton ( No . 211 )