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The Canadas.
allegiance to their respective Grand Lodges , that they might unite under one head—in order that by the establishment of a better community of feeling one Avith another , than could exist' under three jurisdictions , they might devote their energies to the foundation of benevolent and educational institutions which should vie with those of England and
Ireland in their usefulness ancl importance . Such an appeal ( however much Ave mi ght have regretted the loss of the sovereignty over the main body of the Canadian Lodges ) ivould . there can be no doubt , have at once beeu met in the true spirit of brotherhood ; and , instead of years of discussion and misunderstanding of the position and objects of each other , not only would their request have been cordially
responded to by tho Grand Lodge and the Most AVorshipful Grand Master , but AVO doubt not that tho English bretliren would have extended a friendly and liberal hand to assist them in their noble and Masonic desires . That such a course Avas not pursued wo may regret , but it is now too late to look back or undo what has been done , and instead
therefore of recalling the bickerings of the past , we trust tho brethren alike in Canada and iu England will recollect only that they arc joined together iu bonds of fraternal friendship one with the other ; and that independence was assumed only to enable the brethren of Canada the better to express their admiration of the principles which govern
English Ereemasonry , by imitating "the noble example set by the Masons of England in the establishment of their benevolent institutions for charitable and educational purposes . " May the Great Architect of the universe speed and prosper their endeavours .
The Grand Lodge Property.
THE GRAND LODGE PROPERTY .
As the period approaches for making returns to the circular of the Board of Genera ] Purposes relative to the future disposition of the property of Grand Lodge , the subject is being discussed in various Lodges fairly on its merits ; and it is most gratifying fco find that the general opinion of the brethren ( so far as we have yet been able to gather it ) is in favour of the decision which Grand Lodge has alread y
come to—that it is desirable to have a portion of the property sot aside for Masonic purposes only ; and that , if found practicable , even a small diminution in our annual income may be advantageousl y incurred . Wo have already expressed our belief , that no such sacrifice Avill be required , but that differences of opinion should exist , on mat-2 i 2
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The Canadas.
allegiance to their respective Grand Lodges , that they might unite under one head—in order that by the establishment of a better community of feeling one Avith another , than could exist' under three jurisdictions , they might devote their energies to the foundation of benevolent and educational institutions which should vie with those of England and
Ireland in their usefulness ancl importance . Such an appeal ( however much Ave mi ght have regretted the loss of the sovereignty over the main body of the Canadian Lodges ) ivould . there can be no doubt , have at once beeu met in the true spirit of brotherhood ; and , instead of years of discussion and misunderstanding of the position and objects of each other , not only would their request have been cordially
responded to by tho Grand Lodge and the Most AVorshipful Grand Master , but AVO doubt not that tho English bretliren would have extended a friendly and liberal hand to assist them in their noble and Masonic desires . That such a course Avas not pursued wo may regret , but it is now too late to look back or undo what has been done , and instead
therefore of recalling the bickerings of the past , we trust tho brethren alike in Canada and iu England will recollect only that they arc joined together iu bonds of fraternal friendship one with the other ; and that independence was assumed only to enable the brethren of Canada the better to express their admiration of the principles which govern
English Ereemasonry , by imitating "the noble example set by the Masons of England in the establishment of their benevolent institutions for charitable and educational purposes . " May the Great Architect of the universe speed and prosper their endeavours .
The Grand Lodge Property.
THE GRAND LODGE PROPERTY .
As the period approaches for making returns to the circular of the Board of Genera ] Purposes relative to the future disposition of the property of Grand Lodge , the subject is being discussed in various Lodges fairly on its merits ; and it is most gratifying fco find that the general opinion of the brethren ( so far as we have yet been able to gather it ) is in favour of the decision which Grand Lodge has alread y
come to—that it is desirable to have a portion of the property sot aside for Masonic purposes only ; and that , if found practicable , even a small diminution in our annual income may be advantageousl y incurred . Wo have already expressed our belief , that no such sacrifice Avill be required , but that differences of opinion should exist , on mat-2 i 2