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A Good Masonic Life.
active , and become dormant and slothful drones in the hive of Masonry ; when there is so much to do , and so much required to be clone , our light should shine , and every Mason should be a faithful watchman upon the tower of the Temple .
He who has a life hid in the power and truth of Masonry , has a treasure which no thief can steal . His zeal will be an outburst of an overflowing soul , expanding his spirit , and a mind well stored with elevating thoughts , aud passions subdued in
harmony with everything just and noble . If we are in actual possession of a true , consistent Masonic life , we shall ever march forward in the path of duty , fearing no danger , confidently trusting that , as we are in the hands of God ,
before whom every true Mason bows , no evil can befall us . That as we prove true to integrity , the blessing of God will surely come . Therefore let temptations present themselves , and we shall not yield , for we are fortified against all the allurements
of evil , and , as one of old withstood the threats of vile persons , rather than sacrifice his integrity , so we can be strong in goodness , in virtue and in truth . —Mystic Star .
Grand Lodge Of Canada.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA .
Whatever may bo the result of the proceedings of the recent annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada , it will at least stand remarkable for an earnest ¦ attempt to find a solution for difficulties , which for the hist two years have done much harm to Freemasonry in this jurisdiction . Ifc is to be regretted that any differ _ cnee of opinion should have occurred betiveen brethren
whose objects and motives are alike . Our own feeling inclines to tho belief that the appointment of a committee , as proposed by the Board of General Purposes , would have been the bettor form of precodure . Grand Lodge would in such appoiniment have assumed the responsibility of attempting a settlement of the question , and on tho ro port of its own-special envoys would have been in
a position to judge more accurately of the position of affairs within tho Province of Quebec . The brethren who have formed the so-called Graud Lodgo of Quebec , would also have found themselves compelled in selfdefence to accept negotiations in a spirit of mutual compromise , when those negotiations were offered by means of a special committee of conference . Grand Lodge has ,
however , determined otherwise , and we are bound to say that it would have been difficult for members to come to any other decision than that arrived at . Our loyal Quebec brethren have undoubtedly the greatest interest in the settlement of the dispute which separates Freemasons in that Province ; and when they asked , with almost absolute unanimity that they miht be permitted
g to settle tho question themselves , it would have been scant courtesy to refuse tho request . Thoy have assumed in making it , a very grave responsibility ; but wo havo every confidence that the responsibility has not been taken without due consideration , and that having
Grand Lodge Of Canada.
been assumed , the work will be entered upon in a spir of earnestness and of conciliation . Nothing was more gratifying in the proceedings of the GrandLodge than the hearty and generous chivalry with which the representatives of lodges stood by the integrity of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and were resolved to protect all its loyal constituents . To us who have
from the first uttered no uncertain sound upon the question this strict adherence to the decisions of December , 1869 , is in the highest degree pleasing . Unquestionably the feeling of Grand Lodge was more strongly marked in relating to the loyal brethren of Quebec than it was either in December , 1869 , or in July , 1870 . The very violence of the tone of those who have pleaded for the
recognition of the so-called Grand Lodge , resulted in weakening their cause . Even the resolution moved for recognition reserved the rights of the loyal lodges in the Province of Quebec . That tribute at least was paid to the overwhelming sentiment of Grand Lodge ; and although we have bad official notification that recognition such terms would not be acceptedit is
someupon , thing to know , and we commend the fact as worthy of consideration , that upon no other terms dare any one attempt to ask Grand Lodge to grant it . We trust now that a first step towards settlement has been made , no one will attempt to mar the result , which wo all hope for , by indiscreet discussion . Much harm has alreadbeeu done in this . An
abstiy way nence from acrimonious debate is essential to success and success is essential to abiding peace and prosperity . The matter is now in the hands of those who have the largest interest in its settlement ; and all true lovers of Freemasonry will , without hesitation , leave it to them . — Craftsman .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
SPECULATIVE MASONRY ALWAYS EXISTS . It has long been known to the instructed reader of the "Freemasons' Magazine" that Speculative Masonry always necessarily exists , although not always necessarily taught . —CHAELES PUETOS COOPEE . MIDDLE AGES . APPRENTICE . FELLOWCRAFT .
MASTER . A Correspondent will find that the following are Bro . Findel ' s words : " During the whole of the middle ages , the three degrees of Apprentice , Fellow Craft , and Master , were only applied in reference to their art . "—CHAELES PIJETON COOPEE . RISE 01 ? THE GERMAN LODGES .
A Correspondent is mistaken . He will find that Bro . Pindel does not express any doubt upon this point . On the contrary , he says ( History , page 47 , first edition ) : " The handicrafts living in close connection with monasteries , and assisting the monks iu the execution of their buildings , formed
associations amongst themselves , from which doubtless the Lodges of Bauhiittea had their rise . "—CHAELES PUETOX COOPEE . DESIRE TO ESTABLISH A PREEMASONRY WHICH SHALL RE UNIVERSAL , ABSOLUTELY . A peoplewhose desire it is to establish a
Pree-, masonry which shall he universal absolutely , should study the works of German writers who view our institution in a philosophical light . —CHARLES PURTOX COOPER .
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A Good Masonic Life.
active , and become dormant and slothful drones in the hive of Masonry ; when there is so much to do , and so much required to be clone , our light should shine , and every Mason should be a faithful watchman upon the tower of the Temple .
He who has a life hid in the power and truth of Masonry , has a treasure which no thief can steal . His zeal will be an outburst of an overflowing soul , expanding his spirit , and a mind well stored with elevating thoughts , aud passions subdued in
harmony with everything just and noble . If we are in actual possession of a true , consistent Masonic life , we shall ever march forward in the path of duty , fearing no danger , confidently trusting that , as we are in the hands of God ,
before whom every true Mason bows , no evil can befall us . That as we prove true to integrity , the blessing of God will surely come . Therefore let temptations present themselves , and we shall not yield , for we are fortified against all the allurements
of evil , and , as one of old withstood the threats of vile persons , rather than sacrifice his integrity , so we can be strong in goodness , in virtue and in truth . —Mystic Star .
Grand Lodge Of Canada.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA .
Whatever may bo the result of the proceedings of the recent annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada , it will at least stand remarkable for an earnest ¦ attempt to find a solution for difficulties , which for the hist two years have done much harm to Freemasonry in this jurisdiction . Ifc is to be regretted that any differ _ cnee of opinion should have occurred betiveen brethren
whose objects and motives are alike . Our own feeling inclines to tho belief that the appointment of a committee , as proposed by the Board of General Purposes , would have been the bettor form of precodure . Grand Lodge would in such appoiniment have assumed the responsibility of attempting a settlement of the question , and on tho ro port of its own-special envoys would have been in
a position to judge more accurately of the position of affairs within tho Province of Quebec . The brethren who have formed the so-called Graud Lodgo of Quebec , would also have found themselves compelled in selfdefence to accept negotiations in a spirit of mutual compromise , when those negotiations were offered by means of a special committee of conference . Grand Lodge has ,
however , determined otherwise , and we are bound to say that it would have been difficult for members to come to any other decision than that arrived at . Our loyal Quebec brethren have undoubtedly the greatest interest in the settlement of the dispute which separates Freemasons in that Province ; and when they asked , with almost absolute unanimity that they miht be permitted
g to settle tho question themselves , it would have been scant courtesy to refuse tho request . Thoy have assumed in making it , a very grave responsibility ; but wo havo every confidence that the responsibility has not been taken without due consideration , and that having
Grand Lodge Of Canada.
been assumed , the work will be entered upon in a spir of earnestness and of conciliation . Nothing was more gratifying in the proceedings of the GrandLodge than the hearty and generous chivalry with which the representatives of lodges stood by the integrity of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and were resolved to protect all its loyal constituents . To us who have
from the first uttered no uncertain sound upon the question this strict adherence to the decisions of December , 1869 , is in the highest degree pleasing . Unquestionably the feeling of Grand Lodge was more strongly marked in relating to the loyal brethren of Quebec than it was either in December , 1869 , or in July , 1870 . The very violence of the tone of those who have pleaded for the
recognition of the so-called Grand Lodge , resulted in weakening their cause . Even the resolution moved for recognition reserved the rights of the loyal lodges in the Province of Quebec . That tribute at least was paid to the overwhelming sentiment of Grand Lodge ; and although we have bad official notification that recognition such terms would not be acceptedit is
someupon , thing to know , and we commend the fact as worthy of consideration , that upon no other terms dare any one attempt to ask Grand Lodge to grant it . We trust now that a first step towards settlement has been made , no one will attempt to mar the result , which wo all hope for , by indiscreet discussion . Much harm has alreadbeeu done in this . An
abstiy way nence from acrimonious debate is essential to success and success is essential to abiding peace and prosperity . The matter is now in the hands of those who have the largest interest in its settlement ; and all true lovers of Freemasonry will , without hesitation , leave it to them . — Craftsman .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
SPECULATIVE MASONRY ALWAYS EXISTS . It has long been known to the instructed reader of the "Freemasons' Magazine" that Speculative Masonry always necessarily exists , although not always necessarily taught . —CHAELES PUETOS COOPEE . MIDDLE AGES . APPRENTICE . FELLOWCRAFT .
MASTER . A Correspondent will find that the following are Bro . Findel ' s words : " During the whole of the middle ages , the three degrees of Apprentice , Fellow Craft , and Master , were only applied in reference to their art . "—CHAELES PIJETON COOPEE . RISE 01 ? THE GERMAN LODGES .
A Correspondent is mistaken . He will find that Bro . Pindel does not express any doubt upon this point . On the contrary , he says ( History , page 47 , first edition ) : " The handicrafts living in close connection with monasteries , and assisting the monks iu the execution of their buildings , formed
associations amongst themselves , from which doubtless the Lodges of Bauhiittea had their rise . "—CHAELES PUETOX COOPEE . DESIRE TO ESTABLISH A PREEMASONRY WHICH SHALL RE UNIVERSAL , ABSOLUTELY . A peoplewhose desire it is to establish a
Pree-, masonry which shall he universal absolutely , should study the works of German writers who view our institution in a philosophical light . —CHARLES PURTOX COOPER .