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Channel Islands.
Cromer , and to mark tho sense they entertained of him . Tho chairman , in a warm speech , explained the circumstance which had led him , as a man of honour and a faithful Mason , to retire from the office . Our readers will perfectly understand that wo are not at liberty to divulge any of the details into which the chairman entered . We may only mention that , amidst unanimous lauseho referred to tho acclamation with which
app , Dr . Lo _ Cronior ' s nomination had boon originally received ; to the differences ho had healed , tho harmony ho had restored , and tho peace that had reigned in tho Tomplo during his rule . Ancl ho expressed tho hope , f olt by all interested in tho prosperity of Masonry in thoso islands , that that which had led to tho resignation of tho Doctor , and provoked this demonstration of approval of his conductaud indignant regrot at tho treatment ho had
, experienced from a quarter wo aro not permitted to name , tho events which woro taking place hero woidd havo such a retentissement in high quarters in England that two results might fairly bo expected , namely , that oaro would henceforth bo taken novor to imposo on this province a ruler against whom it protested , and that , erelong , Dr . Lo Cronior would bo hailed as tho headin this provinceof tho wholo of tho venerable CraftTho
, , . chairman , after several other remarks , which elicited groat applause , but which it is not possible for us to publish to tho outer world , concluded by a glowing oulogiuni on tho Doctor , not only as a brother , but as a friend and a man , and , amid loud and continued applause , proposed tho health of Bro . Dr . Lo Cronior . _ Bro . Eugene Jabonneau then rose and followed Bro . Manuel
m a neat complimentary speech . Bro . Dr . Le Cronior , in thanking the brethren , said that there were circumstances in life when a man , to express his feelings , required high , impassioned eloquence , and it happened , in most eases , that the tongue was less ready . At least , it was now his case ; and ho could not find expressions to sufficiently thank them for the honour they had dono him , by meeting in such large numbers to ive him woof of their
g a sympathy and esteem . He would not , therefore , attempt a long speech , but would merely thank them . To Bro . Manuel he tendered his especial thanks for the flattering terms in which he had proposed his health . He also saw brethren who seldom visited the lodges ; to them , also , he tendered his thanks for what he could not but consider as a personal compliment . After briefl alluding to the circumstances under whichthis
y , fame last year , lie had accepted the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and those under which he had resigned that office , Bro . Dr . Lo Cronier went on to say that there had been no quarrel between the Prov . G . Master and himself , but simply a misunderstanding as to tho extent o £ tho moaning to bo attached to tho term " absent . " Ho had laid down his office with rogrot , for while ho had filled it tho most perfect harmony had
novor ceasod to reign in tho Craft . Ho might say a great dealmoro , but on an occasion like tho present it was hotter not to introduce any disagreeable topic , aud therefore ho would simply onco more tender them his sincere thanks . Bro . E . D . Lo Contour , in a very able spoooh , proposod " Tho ' Craft . " "Tho Visitors , " "Bro . Drayton , " and "Tho Chairman wore also given in tho course of tho evening . Tho fete
was much enlivened by tho admirable singing of Bro . Drayton and other brethren , and tho proceedings , which woro characterised throughout by tho greatest order and harmony , woro not brought to a closo until nearly midnight .
America.
AMERICA .
BEPORT OF BRO . A G . GOODALL , OF NEW YORK , TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE , NORTHERN JURISDICTION , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . Most of the members of Grand Lodge of the Supreme Council , and members holding under the respective jurisdiction , will remember with
pleasure the visits paid by Bro . Goodall to the various lodges , chapters , & c , in this country , in bis official or semi-official capacity as representative of American Masonic bodies . Upon his return to New York , at the end of last year , he reported officiall y the result of his Masonic tour ; and , as such report will doubtless be considered by a very fair number of our readers as possessing considerable interest , we have determined to republish Bro . Goodall ' s report in extenso : —
To the Supreme Council of Sov .- . Gr . -. Ins .-. Gen . -, of the 33 rd and last degree of An . -, and Ac . -. Scottish Rite , Northern * Jurisdiction , U . S . A .
H .-. S . -. P . - . Illustrious Sovereign Grand Commander , —After an absence of two years , journeying over a large portion of the globe , it is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I enjoy the privilege of again saluting you in the mystic circle , the ties of which are strengthened by time and absence . In conformity with the established regulations of the Order ,, and , in obedience to the mandates of the Sup . ' . Coun .-., I have
the honour to inform you that on the 13 th day of October , 1 S 64-, V . - . E .- ., I left the city of New York with special powersof Dep . . Gr . * . In .-. Gen .-, for the purpose of establishing fraternalrelations with the legitimate Sup / . Gr . -. Masonic bodies throughout South America , and to appoint near the same representatives for this Sup . * . Coun . -. The numerous communications received from several of the Masonic bodies in that country for past detailing causes *
years of dissension , separation , expulsion and formation of rival bodies ,, made it highly important that more definite information should be obtained than had been communicated by , in many cases ,, partisan correspondence of the actual condition of Masonry inthose distant localities , and , as far as possible , ascertain the claims for legitimacy of the contending parties . For this I ted the laborious
missionbeingpurpose accep , actuated solely by a desire to contribute my feeble efforts inthe hope of aiding in the general advancement and benefit of the Order , in bringing our South American brethreninto morefrequent and fraternal intercourse with the Fraternity in this-. . . . . . .-. { -.... nr ., 1 *¦! ...- l . lv ,. ! nlnpn . o « rl / . I ^ CQ .. + ll a TY , vaf . JA f . lP . flTl " !
j , _ . with our united efforts more firmly establish and perpetuate our - sublime tenets of ordo ai chao . I am gratified to stato that already the importance of themission has resulted in the mutual interchange of official recognitions of several Grand bodies not before in commuication with this Council , and negotiations are now in progress that will further result in additional rcognitions for perpetuating thebond of fraternal union .
In my sincere efforts to faithfully accomplish the object p f the mission as opportunities permitted , it became necessary insome instances , when there were contending parties for supremacy , to make decisions which did not meet the approval of ' those who , in my opinion , has disregarded truth and justice , analviolated the laws , usages , and ancient landmarks of our Order for the purpose of advancing their selfish interest .
The details relative to all such decisions and all my official acts are herewith presented with the other documents for your investigation , and I will cheerfully abide by your decision . I sincerely regret to inform you that there was neglect and dereliction of duty on the part of those having in charge thespecial interest of this Council during my absence , by not iving attention to the correspondence and necessary
g proper replies to my communications . In consequence of this neglect I was often placed in unenviable positions , and tbe interests of the Council seriously suffered ; and , although explanations have been abundantly given , 1 " cannot urge too strongly the importance of preventing this serious defect in future .
UUITBD STATES OB PAJOAIA . On my arrival at Panama I was informed that no lodge wasthen working in that ancient and historical city . The Grand Orient of New Granada , or United States of Columbia , is located at Cartagena , on the Atlantic side , but the civil wars which had for years past so seriously disturbed the peace and prosperity of that country , have had a corresponding
injuriousinfluence with the Order , and prevented its advancement . In 1 S 65 a lodge was established at Panama by dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , but the Grand Orient of New Granada making objections , and claiming Masonic jurisdiction over that locality , the lodge accepted a charter from that Grand Orient , with the privilege of working thesymholic degrees in the York Rite ancl English language . In 186-di another Grand Orient and Supreme Council was
organised at Bogota by 111 . Bro . Thomas C . De Mosquero ,. President of the Republic , and others , contrary to the laws and usages governing the Ancient and Accepted Rite . A 34 th degree was also added to their ritual , said to be made forpolitica ! purposes ; and powers wero assumed by 111 . Bro . Mosquero and his associates , arrogating to themselves thesupreme right to establish this new Colombian Order , and to-
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Channel Islands.
Cromer , and to mark tho sense they entertained of him . Tho chairman , in a warm speech , explained the circumstance which had led him , as a man of honour and a faithful Mason , to retire from the office . Our readers will perfectly understand that wo are not at liberty to divulge any of the details into which the chairman entered . We may only mention that , amidst unanimous lauseho referred to tho acclamation with which
app , Dr . Lo _ Cronior ' s nomination had boon originally received ; to the differences ho had healed , tho harmony ho had restored , and tho peace that had reigned in tho Tomplo during his rule . Ancl ho expressed tho hope , f olt by all interested in tho prosperity of Masonry in thoso islands , that that which had led to tho resignation of tho Doctor , and provoked this demonstration of approval of his conductaud indignant regrot at tho treatment ho had
, experienced from a quarter wo aro not permitted to name , tho events which woro taking place hero woidd havo such a retentissement in high quarters in England that two results might fairly bo expected , namely , that oaro would henceforth bo taken novor to imposo on this province a ruler against whom it protested , and that , erelong , Dr . Lo Cronior would bo hailed as tho headin this provinceof tho wholo of tho venerable CraftTho
, , . chairman , after several other remarks , which elicited groat applause , but which it is not possible for us to publish to tho outer world , concluded by a glowing oulogiuni on tho Doctor , not only as a brother , but as a friend and a man , and , amid loud and continued applause , proposed tho health of Bro . Dr . Lo Cronior . _ Bro . Eugene Jabonneau then rose and followed Bro . Manuel
m a neat complimentary speech . Bro . Dr . Le Cronior , in thanking the brethren , said that there were circumstances in life when a man , to express his feelings , required high , impassioned eloquence , and it happened , in most eases , that the tongue was less ready . At least , it was now his case ; and ho could not find expressions to sufficiently thank them for the honour they had dono him , by meeting in such large numbers to ive him woof of their
g a sympathy and esteem . He would not , therefore , attempt a long speech , but would merely thank them . To Bro . Manuel he tendered his especial thanks for the flattering terms in which he had proposed his health . He also saw brethren who seldom visited the lodges ; to them , also , he tendered his thanks for what he could not but consider as a personal compliment . After briefl alluding to the circumstances under whichthis
y , fame last year , lie had accepted the office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and those under which he had resigned that office , Bro . Dr . Lo Cronier went on to say that there had been no quarrel between the Prov . G . Master and himself , but simply a misunderstanding as to tho extent o £ tho moaning to bo attached to tho term " absent . " Ho had laid down his office with rogrot , for while ho had filled it tho most perfect harmony had
novor ceasod to reign in tho Craft . Ho might say a great dealmoro , but on an occasion like tho present it was hotter not to introduce any disagreeable topic , aud therefore ho would simply onco more tender them his sincere thanks . Bro . E . D . Lo Contour , in a very able spoooh , proposod " Tho ' Craft . " "Tho Visitors , " "Bro . Drayton , " and "Tho Chairman wore also given in tho course of tho evening . Tho fete
was much enlivened by tho admirable singing of Bro . Drayton and other brethren , and tho proceedings , which woro characterised throughout by tho greatest order and harmony , woro not brought to a closo until nearly midnight .
America.
AMERICA .
BEPORT OF BRO . A G . GOODALL , OF NEW YORK , TO THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE , NORTHERN JURISDICTION , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . Most of the members of Grand Lodge of the Supreme Council , and members holding under the respective jurisdiction , will remember with
pleasure the visits paid by Bro . Goodall to the various lodges , chapters , & c , in this country , in bis official or semi-official capacity as representative of American Masonic bodies . Upon his return to New York , at the end of last year , he reported officiall y the result of his Masonic tour ; and , as such report will doubtless be considered by a very fair number of our readers as possessing considerable interest , we have determined to republish Bro . Goodall ' s report in extenso : —
To the Supreme Council of Sov .- . Gr . -. Ins .-. Gen . -, of the 33 rd and last degree of An . -, and Ac . -. Scottish Rite , Northern * Jurisdiction , U . S . A .
H .-. S . -. P . - . Illustrious Sovereign Grand Commander , —After an absence of two years , journeying over a large portion of the globe , it is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I enjoy the privilege of again saluting you in the mystic circle , the ties of which are strengthened by time and absence . In conformity with the established regulations of the Order ,, and , in obedience to the mandates of the Sup . ' . Coun .-., I have
the honour to inform you that on the 13 th day of October , 1 S 64-, V . - . E .- ., I left the city of New York with special powersof Dep . . Gr . * . In .-. Gen .-, for the purpose of establishing fraternalrelations with the legitimate Sup / . Gr . -. Masonic bodies throughout South America , and to appoint near the same representatives for this Sup . * . Coun . -. The numerous communications received from several of the Masonic bodies in that country for past detailing causes *
years of dissension , separation , expulsion and formation of rival bodies ,, made it highly important that more definite information should be obtained than had been communicated by , in many cases ,, partisan correspondence of the actual condition of Masonry inthose distant localities , and , as far as possible , ascertain the claims for legitimacy of the contending parties . For this I ted the laborious
missionbeingpurpose accep , actuated solely by a desire to contribute my feeble efforts inthe hope of aiding in the general advancement and benefit of the Order , in bringing our South American brethreninto morefrequent and fraternal intercourse with the Fraternity in this-. . . . . . .-. { -.... nr ., 1 *¦! ...- l . lv ,. ! nlnpn . o « rl / . I ^ CQ .. + ll a TY , vaf . JA f . lP . flTl " !
j , _ . with our united efforts more firmly establish and perpetuate our - sublime tenets of ordo ai chao . I am gratified to stato that already the importance of themission has resulted in the mutual interchange of official recognitions of several Grand bodies not before in commuication with this Council , and negotiations are now in progress that will further result in additional rcognitions for perpetuating thebond of fraternal union .
In my sincere efforts to faithfully accomplish the object p f the mission as opportunities permitted , it became necessary insome instances , when there were contending parties for supremacy , to make decisions which did not meet the approval of ' those who , in my opinion , has disregarded truth and justice , analviolated the laws , usages , and ancient landmarks of our Order for the purpose of advancing their selfish interest .
The details relative to all such decisions and all my official acts are herewith presented with the other documents for your investigation , and I will cheerfully abide by your decision . I sincerely regret to inform you that there was neglect and dereliction of duty on the part of those having in charge thespecial interest of this Council during my absence , by not iving attention to the correspondence and necessary
g proper replies to my communications . In consequence of this neglect I was often placed in unenviable positions , and tbe interests of the Council seriously suffered ; and , although explanations have been abundantly given , 1 " cannot urge too strongly the importance of preventing this serious defect in future .
UUITBD STATES OB PAJOAIA . On my arrival at Panama I was informed that no lodge wasthen working in that ancient and historical city . The Grand Orient of New Granada , or United States of Columbia , is located at Cartagena , on the Atlantic side , but the civil wars which had for years past so seriously disturbed the peace and prosperity of that country , have had a corresponding
injuriousinfluence with the Order , and prevented its advancement . In 1 S 65 a lodge was established at Panama by dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , but the Grand Orient of New Granada making objections , and claiming Masonic jurisdiction over that locality , the lodge accepted a charter from that Grand Orient , with the privilege of working thesymholic degrees in the York Rite ancl English language . In 186-di another Grand Orient and Supreme Council was
organised at Bogota by 111 . Bro . Thomas C . De Mosquero ,. President of the Republic , and others , contrary to the laws and usages governing the Ancient and Accepted Rite . A 34 th degree was also added to their ritual , said to be made forpolitica ! purposes ; and powers wero assumed by 111 . Bro . Mosquero and his associates , arrogating to themselves thesupreme right to establish this new Colombian Order , and to-