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Masonic Insubordination In Canada.

MASONIC INSUBORDINATION IN CANADA .

LONDON , SATURDAY , DEC 223 LBER 25 , 1869 .

From an official circular issued by the Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada , we regret to hear that an entente has broken out among some of the members of the fraternity working under that jurisdiction , and that the malcontents are making

efforts to establish a second Grand Lodge in that colony . We are glad to to perceive that the authorities ai'e taking decided and resolute steps to stamp out the rebellion , which can scarcely flourish if " left

out in the cold , " and we sincerely hope that the neighbouring Grand Lodges in the United States will not accord them any support by acknowledging them as legitimate . Of our own adjoining colonies we entertain no doubt that their action will be

united , and that they will , with one accord , refuse to hold any communication with these rebellious spirits . We append a copy of the circular referred to : —

" GRAND LODGE OF A . F . AND A . M . OF " ) CANADA , G . SECRETARY ' S OFEICE , > . HAMILTON , OCTOBER 25 , 1869 . ) " To the M . W . Qrand Master , Officers , and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of :

" M . W . Sir and Brethren , —I have the honour , by command of the M . W . the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada , to bring to the notice of your Grand Lodge the existence of a rebellious and seditious movement by certain

malcontent brethren in the province of Quebec , with the object and aim of establishing a second Grand

Lodge withm our territorial jurisdiction , the supreme control over which has been recognised and accorded to this Grand Lodge by every Grand Lodge in the world . " These rebellious brethren , many of whom are

under suspension , called a convention , which met in the city of Montreal on the 25 th instant ( at which the public prints report there were about twenty lodges represented , less than one-half of the lodges in that portion of our jurisdiction—and

two of the lodges mentioned had been suspended for the contumacious conduct of it members ) , and formed a so-called Grand Lodge , electing officers , fee , & c . In the same report it is reported that

Bro . J . H . Graham , of Eichmond , was elected Grand Master , and Bro . Bdson Kemp , of Nelsonville , Grand Secretary , & c . Doubtless the pretended organisation will shortly make application to your . M . W . Grand Lodge for recognition ,

counsel , and support . The Grand Lodge of Canada is preparing a circular which it is intended shall be sent to all the Grand Lodges with which it is in friendly and fraternal correspondence , containing full and complete information in regard to this

most unmasonic and unconstitutional movement , and pending its reception , I am to express the hope that your Grand Lodge will in LO manner accord a recognition to this irregular and clandestine organisation .

" I have the honour to remain , your obedient servant and brother , " THOMAS B . HARRIS , " G . Sec . Grand Lodge of Canada . " " United we stand , divided we fall , " is an old

adage and a true one ; and to nothing does it apply more emphatically than to Masonry , as it is only by fraternal union that its mighty works have been accomplished , and it is by union only that its influence can be extended .

Prompt measures should decidedly be taken to suppress the least sign of insubordination , and we have full confidence that the officers at the head of the Grand Lodge of Canada , although comparatively new to their important and

responsible duties , will , tempering justice with mercy , mete out condign punishment to those who have ruthlessly attempted to destroy that harmony which should always exist amongst Freemasons .