Canada.

Prov . G . M . of Dorset , England , now on a visit to Canada . The E . W . Bro . II . P . Leggatt , D . Prov . G . M ., the Very Worshipful Bro . Adamson , Prov . G . Chap ., ancl the guests from Montreal and other cities , occupied prominent places near the chair . The vice-chairs were filled by the R . W . Bro . George Thompson , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; V . W .-Bros . John Shaw , S . G . AV . ; C . H . E . Tilstone , J . G . W . ; and JGillespieProv . G . Treas . The tables were tastefully ornamented

. , with countless bouquets of the choicest flowers , and when surrounded by the brethren in their regalia , the room presented one of the most brilliant scenes ever witnessed in Quebec . After the viands had been disposed of , the G . M . called the brethren to order with three strokes of his gavel . E . W Bro . OvsBjrs returned thanks on behalf of the Grand Lodge of England . Alluding to the differences which had existed

between the Grand Lodge of England and the lodges of Upper Canada , he was pleased to think they were now overcome , and that the brethren were once more cemented in the bonds of unity and friendship with the mother lodge . ( It would ill become him to dilate on the advantages of Freemasonry , its broad ancl liberal principles , or the benefits it afforded every man to who had the happiness of belonging to the Order , whether his position was high

or low . He had been made to feel some of these advantages in the true ancl generous hospitality shown him as a humble member of the Craft while a transient wanderer in this noble country . The kind attention he had met with from the brethren in every one ofthe British provinces was such that he could not find words to express his appreciation of it . The ceremony of this day afforded ample proof of the solid foundation on which the Craft was based in Quebec , ancl he hoped to return to see the building , commenced

under such auspicious circumstances , in full occupation by those who had undertaken its erection . He promised to convey to tbe Grand Lodge of England , as well as he could , an idea of the consideration in which it is held in Quebec . The GEAND MASTEB commenced the list of toasts with "The Queen and the Cra ft , " which was drunk with the usual honours . "The Grand Lodge of England" was then proposed from the chairand the Prov . G . M . coupling with it the name of E . W . Bro .

, Joseph Gundry , Provincial Grand Master for the county of Dorset , England , who had kindly assisted in the ceremony of the day , ancl who presence he was proud of as one of the guests of the evening . However high an opinion ( said the R . W . G . M . ) Masons in Quebec mav have of other Grand Lodges , they will never cease to remember

that it is to the mother lodge of England the brotherhood , now so flourishing here , owes its existence . The toast was drunk with the customary honours . The PEOV . G-. M . in proposing the next toast " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada , " adverted in most complimentary terms to the presence , on his right , of the head of the Masonic body under the Canada Grand Lodge . The distinguished brother was no stranger to Quebec , it

was at his hands he ( the Prov . G . M . ) had received the third degree in Freemasonry when he was G . M . of the brethren in this district owning allegiance to England . That brother has since transferred the benefit of his great zeal and learning as a Mason to the Grand Lodge of Canada , over which he now worthily presided ; but he could assure him ( Bro . Harrington ) that his services to the Craft in Quebec would ever be held in grateful remembrance . The brethren here entertained the most livelfeeling of fraternal

y regard for those of the Grand Lodge of Canada , but for none could they have more respect or esteem than the G . M . who had lent his assistance to the Masons of this city , and reminded them by his presence here to-night he was still one of them . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm , After the honours had been given , M . W . Bro . HARINGTON , Prov . G . M . for Canada , who on rising was received with repeated rounds of hearty cheers , said that he

did not intend to make a long speech , for he believed that long speeches only went to spoil good dinners and good fellowship . The reception he had met with brought back to mind old times , and the old faces around him reminded him that he was again with those among whom he had spent many happy days . He felt that it was utterly out of his power properly to return thanks for the honour conferred on him . He did nofc wish to be accused of egotism , but he thought that the cheers with which he was greeted were not

given to him entirely on account of his being Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada , but in some measure for auld lang syneout of friendship for himself . He knew that the Grand Loelge of Canada looked with the warmest affection on the Grand Lodge of England , recognizing it as the most conservative of Masonic bodies . All he hoped was that the Canada Lodge , which was yet almost in ifcs infancy , might follow in the footsteps of the Grand Lodge of England . It was an old and a true saying that blood was thicker than water , and the Masons under the Canada Lodgo could never forget the parent lodge ; they would always love the English Masons and those who still adhered to their registry ; there could

be no separation between them on account of national feeling . He had joined the Canada Grand Lodge from deep seated belief and conviction and nofc from caprice ; ho conceived thafc the assertion of their independence was the best step the Canadian Lodges could take . The Grand Lodge of Canada entertained the warmest feelings towards the lowest Canadian lod under English jurisdiction . It regarded him too as a

ges P . G . M . under the Grand Lodgo of England , and his elevation to the head of the newly established body was due , he believed , to the high possition he hacl held under the English Grand Lodge . God bless the Grand Lodge of England would be always his prayer . He hoped that no differences would ever arise between the respective bodies ; he pledged himself as a man and a Mason to : support every measure which would keep the bodies in harmony ;

and at the same time advance the prosperity of the Grand Lodge of Quebec and Three Rivers . The Grand Lodge of Canada had of course taken its stand and could not fall back , but ifc would never withhold the right hand of fellowship from -English Masons . He again returned thanks for the warmth of his reception ancl the enthusiastic manner in which his health hacl been drunk , and concluded basking leave to " The Health of the R . W . Prov .

y propose G . M ., Bro . Dean , ancl success to the Grand Lodge of Quebec and Three Rivers . " The toast was drunk by the other brethren , present , and Bro . DEAN , Prov . G . M ., responded . The G . M . of Canada had expressed the hope that the lodges still continuing on the registry of England , would one day be entered on the Canadian register , but he ( Bro . Dean ) did not expect to see that day ; during his

lifetime he would always sign himself as an English Mason , and he hoped that so long as there was a sufficient number of Masons in Quebec to form alodge , the allegiance to England would be main .-tained . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . Bro . ABAMSON , G . Chap ., proposed the next toast at the request of the chair . He was delighted to see the brethren enjoying themselves , and the sight of so many happy faces arouud him , coupled with the incidents of the day , recalled an observation ivhich he

heard on a recent occasion . In conversation with a fisherman 01 the Lower St . Lawrence he inquired the news , and was told that " the big ship hacl passed up with seven regiments of infantry , two regiments of cavalry , and a hundred Armsfcrongguns . " Asking the the man what he thought of her , he was answered , " I thoughfi indeed it was Newfoundland coming up the river . Now this expression might serve to convey an idea of his ( Bro . Adamson's ) surprise at seeing so many of the brethren this evening . When he

came into this banquet hall and saw the tables surrounded by so large and respectable a gathering , he thought for a moment Newfoundland indeed had come to Quebec . But it was not Newfoundland , for amongst the company he noticed old Bro . Harington „ Bros . Smith , Nickinson , St . Hill , and other familiar faces . The Craft hacl done good work this day , and he hoped the blessing of God would rest upon it . They had laid the corner stone of an edifice which would be a lasting monument of their liberality ,

charity , and forbearance to all . Those brethren who had come from the old country knew how the venerable churches and other relics of antiquity there appealed to their feelings , how they reminded them of the good qualities of their ancestors , how they impressed them with a noble idea of their devotion and benevolence . The building commenced to-day would inculcate brotherly love , peace ; fraternity , and honesty . Using the word honesty , ( he remembered that entering the store of one of the most shrewd business men in

the city to-day , in company with the Grand Master , and asking him how he liked the procession , the party addressed , who was not a Mason , answered , " I have been thirty years in Quebec , and I have never before seen so many honest men together . " He would propose " Success to the Masonic Hall , and prosperity to Masonry in Quebec . " The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . EADON , Vice-President of the Quebec Masonic Hall

Association , said he was proud of the proceedings of this day , and , as one of the oldest Masons in Quebec , rejoiced that the fraternity was about to have a local habitation as well as a name in this city . He hoped the brethren would continue their liberality by taking further stock in the hall , so that the building might remain in the hands of the Craft . Every true brother actuated by _ feelings of regard for the prosperity of the Order should take a pride in being a stockholder in the Association . Masonry has a firm footing in

Quebec , and no better proof of this was needed than the proceedings of the day . He had not the least doubt that , apart from its benefit to the Craft , the hall would prove a profitable investment , and leave a surplus to go to the benefit of the charitable funds of the Institution in this district . The R . W . CHAIRMAN then gave " Our Guests and Visitors , " alluding to the presence of brethren from England , the State ? , Canada West , Montreal , and Three Rivers . Bro . LABD , P . M . of St . George ' s Lodge ( Eng . Reg . ) , Montreal ,