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Mark Masonry.
LEICESTEESHIEE . LEICESTER . —FoioTce Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —The Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England , & c , having fixed to hold the Annual Moveable Meeting this year , at Leicester , on Thursday , 29 th inst ., numerous brethren have applied for advancement to tbe -degree previously . A Loclge of Emergency was , in consequence , held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., when ,
in addition to four candidates previously elected , there was a list of fourteen candidates to be balloted for , viz : — -Bros , the Bight Hon . Earl Ferrers ; Sir Henry St . John Hnlford , Bart ; Samuel Inns ( D . Prov . G .. A 1 . Northants and Hunts ); Robert AA aite ; John Henry Johnston ; Henry Dcane ; R . AV . AViddowson ; W . Penn Cox ; AA . T . Rowlett ; F- Pome ; R . Burnham ; R . Overtin , Junr . ; AV . II . Pegg ; and F . Kemp . The lodge having been openeda ballot for these brethren took lacewhen they were
, p , all unanimously elected . Tbe following brethren being present were severally advanced , viz : —Frederic Ear . hus AA'ilkins , M . D ., and Alfred Lartou , of No . 181 , Loudon ; R . A . Barber , R . AV . Widdowson , H . Deane , and AA " . H . Pegg , of No . 279 , Leicester ; Eobert Waite , and Francis Kemp , of No . 1330 , Market Harborough ; and Frederick Tome , of No . 523 , Leicester . Bro . Crow . Prov . G . C ., presided at the organ during the ceremonies , at the conclusion of which by the AV . M . the P . G . M . M . gave
, , the explanation of the working tools , and tho lecture of the degree . It had been previously arranged , aucl the notice given that another Lodge of Emergency should be held on the following Monday evening to advance those brethren unable to attend on this occasion , with any additional ones .
Several other candidates were accordingly proposed , and after the arrangements for the reception of the Grand Mark Lodge had been discussed , the lodge was closed ancl the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The following brethren were present : —A . M . Duft ; AV . M . ; AA " . Kelly , P . M ., and P . G . M . M . as S . AV . ; AV . AVeare , J . AV . ; Partridge , M . O . ; Eev . Dr . Haycross , S . O . » and Chaplain ; L . A . Clarke , J . C . ; Toller , S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; Richardson , Sec . ; Stretton , Treasurer ; Sculthorpe , I . G . ; Crow ,
Org . ; Moir , Baines , ancl others . According to arrangement another Lodge of Emergency was held on Monday last , when all the officers were in their places except the Eev . Dr . Haycroft , S . O ., who was unavoidably absent . A ballot was taken for Bro . AV . Foster , formerly of this lodge , as a junior member and for Bros . Samuel Jacob , P . M . aud P . G . S . AA * ., Northamptonshire ancl Hunts ; E . Blankley ancl 'P . H . Kirby , of 279 , and T . Charlesworthof No . 523 Leicester ' candidates for the Mark Degree
, , , , who were duly elected . The following brethren were then regularly advanced by the AA ' . M ., the musical parts of the ceremony being conducted on the organ by Bros . Crow , P . G . O . ; and C . Johnson , viz .: —The Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., John Henry Johnston , AA " . Penn Cox , T . H , Kirby , T . Chaiieswortb , E . Blankley , and E . Overton . Jun . The explanation of tbe working tools , the lecture , and the charge were delivered by the P . G . M . M . Another Looge of Emergency
was fixed to take place for the advancement of candidates . & c , on the i- 'Gth inst ., the evening before the meeting of the Moveable Grand Lodge , and particulars of the arrangements for its . reception having been given , the lodge was closed . About thirty brethren were present at the meeting .
Canada.
CANADA .
The following circular has been issued from tho Grand Secretary's Oiiice , Hamilton . To the M . AV . Grand Master , Officers , ancl Brethren of the Grand Lodgo of On the 25 th October last , I hacl the honour , by command of the M . AV . Grand Master of the Grand Loclge of Canada , to address to you a circular , bringing to the notice of your Grand Lodge the existence of a rebellious and seditious movement by certain brethren iu the Province of
Quebec , having for its object the establishing of a second Grand Loclge within our territorial jurisdiction , the supreme control over which has been recognized and accorded to the Grand Loclge of Canada by every Grand Loclge in the world ; ancl announcing that a circular , containing full and complete information in regard to this most unniasonic and unconstitutional movement , was in course of preparation , to be sent to all Grand Lodges in friendly and fraternal correspondence with the Grand Loclge of Canada . On the 1 st December last , the Grand Lodge of Canada
assembled in tho city of Montreal , in special communication , to consider the questions arising out of this movement The address of the AV . M . the Grand Master , containing a full statement of the seditious movement , and of the steps taken by him to prevent the evils to Freemasonry , which it was felt , must flow from it ; and also a copy of the resolutions of Grand Lodge , affirming its Masonic jurisdiction over all parts of the territory embraced in the old Province of Canada , and refusing
recognition to the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec , were duly forwarded to alljthe GrandLodges in communication with this Grand Lodge . That some Grand Lodges have , notwithstanding the facts stated in these documents , aud without any reference to tbe Grand Lodge of Canada , whose territorial jurisdiction they hacl already formerly acknowledged , extended recognition to , and entered into friendly correspondence with , the so-called Grand Loclge of Quebec , has led to the belief that the grounds upon
which recognition has been withheld by the Grand Lodge of Canada , ancl upon which they believe it ought also to be withheld by other Grand Lodges , has not been sufficiently fully stated , ancl , therefore , not sufficiently understood . I am , thefore , commanded by by the AV . il . the Grand Master of Canada , to draw your attention to the proceedings of the Grand Lodge at its last annual communication in July , and to the reasons which governed that decision , in tho hope that , upon
maturer consideration , recognition may not be further extended to a body , which has , of its own motion , presumed to usurp the authority , and invade the jurisdiction of the Grand Loclge . At the annual communication , held in the city of Toronto , on the 13 th July and two following days , the subject was again discussed , with the object of arriving at a correct decision . The Grand Master , in his annual address , submitted a record of proceedingshad since the special communicationthis record
show-, , ing that in the case of Lodges which had withdrawn from their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Canada , the vote hacl in many cases not been unanimous , it being , on the contrary , the fact that generally a larger number of members than by the constitution of tlie Grand Loclge of Canada , is authorized to hold the warrant , and continue the work of the Loclge , protested against the action of the majority ; ancl showing , moreover , that no less than eighteen out of the thirty-two Lodges formerly holding
warrants from the Grand Loclge of Canada still retained their allegiance to it ; and in the conclusion of his address , submitting the following as the questions to be decided : — " There remains , however , this vitally important question to be considered—AAliat is to be done in the present positions of affairs ? The question is one which is more easily asked than answered , and its considerations may well occasion anxiety in the mind of every member of the Grand Loclge . The
determination arrived at in this case will be viewed with interest throughout both continents , and its influence will be felt far and wide . Grand Lodge Sovereignty is reality upon its trial , and the Masonic world are looking on with deep concern . The life of action adopted now will not only be fraught with momentous consequences to ourselves , but will exercise an immense influence , for good , or for evil , upon the future of Freemasonry iu other countries . It becomes usthento consider well what that
ac-, , tion should be , so that no false step may be taken which might prove injurious to Freemasonry , ancl be a source of regret to us for years to come . Entertaining , as I da , a firm conviction that the conclusions arrived at in December last were based upon corrrect Masonic principles , I cannot bo expected to concur with those who are ready to yield everything for the sake of peace , or even a questionable expediency ; nor can I bring my mind to believe that Grand Lodge organizations ought to ho tossed
about , swept away , or destroyed , at the whim or caprice of statesmen or politicians , whenever they may find it convenient or necessary to make even such alterations as were made here about tliree years ago . This would , in my humble opinion , be placing the fate and destiny of Grand Lodge , in the bauds of men who may not even be members of our order . Look at the question from another point of view . Suppose the Local Goverment ancl Legislatures of these four Provinces to be abolished
, and the business of the Dominion to be entrusted to only one Govenncnt—a mere Legislative Union in fact—would it be necessary , then ( or possible , if necessary ) to disorganize the Grand Lodges existing at that time within tlie Dominion , and form only one Grand Loclge for the entire territory ? Certainly not . Yet this is the exact converse of the proposition so boldly advanced , and so strcnously urged by many well-intentioned , though in my judgment , mistaken brethren . "
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Mark Masonry.
LEICESTEESHIEE . LEICESTER . —FoioTce Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —The Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England , & c , having fixed to hold the Annual Moveable Meeting this year , at Leicester , on Thursday , 29 th inst ., numerous brethren have applied for advancement to tbe -degree previously . A Loclge of Emergency was , in consequence , held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., when ,
in addition to four candidates previously elected , there was a list of fourteen candidates to be balloted for , viz : — -Bros , the Bight Hon . Earl Ferrers ; Sir Henry St . John Hnlford , Bart ; Samuel Inns ( D . Prov . G .. A 1 . Northants and Hunts ); Robert AA aite ; John Henry Johnston ; Henry Dcane ; R . AV . AViddowson ; W . Penn Cox ; AA . T . Rowlett ; F- Pome ; R . Burnham ; R . Overtin , Junr . ; AV . II . Pegg ; and F . Kemp . The lodge having been openeda ballot for these brethren took lacewhen they were
, p , all unanimously elected . Tbe following brethren being present were severally advanced , viz : —Frederic Ear . hus AA'ilkins , M . D ., and Alfred Lartou , of No . 181 , Loudon ; R . A . Barber , R . AV . Widdowson , H . Deane , and AA " . H . Pegg , of No . 279 , Leicester ; Eobert Waite , and Francis Kemp , of No . 1330 , Market Harborough ; and Frederick Tome , of No . 523 , Leicester . Bro . Crow . Prov . G . C ., presided at the organ during the ceremonies , at the conclusion of which by the AV . M . the P . G . M . M . gave
, , the explanation of the working tools , and tho lecture of the degree . It had been previously arranged , aucl the notice given that another Lodge of Emergency should be held on the following Monday evening to advance those brethren unable to attend on this occasion , with any additional ones .
Several other candidates were accordingly proposed , and after the arrangements for the reception of the Grand Mark Lodge had been discussed , the lodge was closed ancl the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The following brethren were present : —A . M . Duft ; AV . M . ; AA " . Kelly , P . M ., and P . G . M . M . as S . AV . ; AV . AVeare , J . AV . ; Partridge , M . O . ; Eev . Dr . Haycross , S . O . » and Chaplain ; L . A . Clarke , J . C . ; Toller , S . D . ; Palmer , J . D . ; Richardson , Sec . ; Stretton , Treasurer ; Sculthorpe , I . G . ; Crow ,
Org . ; Moir , Baines , ancl others . According to arrangement another Lodge of Emergency was held on Monday last , when all the officers were in their places except the Eev . Dr . Haycroft , S . O ., who was unavoidably absent . A ballot was taken for Bro . AV . Foster , formerly of this lodge , as a junior member and for Bros . Samuel Jacob , P . M . aud P . G . S . AA * ., Northamptonshire ancl Hunts ; E . Blankley ancl 'P . H . Kirby , of 279 , and T . Charlesworthof No . 523 Leicester ' candidates for the Mark Degree
, , , , who were duly elected . The following brethren were then regularly advanced by the AA ' . M ., the musical parts of the ceremony being conducted on the organ by Bros . Crow , P . G . O . ; and C . Johnson , viz .: —The Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., John Henry Johnston , AA " . Penn Cox , T . H , Kirby , T . Chaiieswortb , E . Blankley , and E . Overton . Jun . The explanation of tbe working tools , the lecture , and the charge were delivered by the P . G . M . M . Another Looge of Emergency
was fixed to take place for the advancement of candidates . & c , on the i- 'Gth inst ., the evening before the meeting of the Moveable Grand Lodge , and particulars of the arrangements for its . reception having been given , the lodge was closed . About thirty brethren were present at the meeting .
Canada.
CANADA .
The following circular has been issued from tho Grand Secretary's Oiiice , Hamilton . To the M . AV . Grand Master , Officers , ancl Brethren of the Grand Lodgo of On the 25 th October last , I hacl the honour , by command of the M . AV . Grand Master of the Grand Loclge of Canada , to address to you a circular , bringing to the notice of your Grand Lodge the existence of a rebellious and seditious movement by certain brethren iu the Province of
Quebec , having for its object the establishing of a second Grand Loclge within our territorial jurisdiction , the supreme control over which has been recognized and accorded to the Grand Loclge of Canada by every Grand Loclge in the world ; ancl announcing that a circular , containing full and complete information in regard to this most unniasonic and unconstitutional movement , was in course of preparation , to be sent to all Grand Lodges in friendly and fraternal correspondence with the Grand Loclge of Canada . On the 1 st December last , the Grand Lodge of Canada
assembled in tho city of Montreal , in special communication , to consider the questions arising out of this movement The address of the AV . M . the Grand Master , containing a full statement of the seditious movement , and of the steps taken by him to prevent the evils to Freemasonry , which it was felt , must flow from it ; and also a copy of the resolutions of Grand Lodge , affirming its Masonic jurisdiction over all parts of the territory embraced in the old Province of Canada , and refusing
recognition to the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec , were duly forwarded to alljthe GrandLodges in communication with this Grand Lodge . That some Grand Lodges have , notwithstanding the facts stated in these documents , aud without any reference to tbe Grand Lodge of Canada , whose territorial jurisdiction they hacl already formerly acknowledged , extended recognition to , and entered into friendly correspondence with , the so-called Grand Loclge of Quebec , has led to the belief that the grounds upon
which recognition has been withheld by the Grand Lodge of Canada , ancl upon which they believe it ought also to be withheld by other Grand Lodges , has not been sufficiently fully stated , ancl , therefore , not sufficiently understood . I am , thefore , commanded by by the AV . il . the Grand Master of Canada , to draw your attention to the proceedings of the Grand Lodge at its last annual communication in July , and to the reasons which governed that decision , in tho hope that , upon
maturer consideration , recognition may not be further extended to a body , which has , of its own motion , presumed to usurp the authority , and invade the jurisdiction of the Grand Loclge . At the annual communication , held in the city of Toronto , on the 13 th July and two following days , the subject was again discussed , with the object of arriving at a correct decision . The Grand Master , in his annual address , submitted a record of proceedingshad since the special communicationthis record
show-, , ing that in the case of Lodges which had withdrawn from their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Canada , the vote hacl in many cases not been unanimous , it being , on the contrary , the fact that generally a larger number of members than by the constitution of tlie Grand Loclge of Canada , is authorized to hold the warrant , and continue the work of the Loclge , protested against the action of the majority ; ancl showing , moreover , that no less than eighteen out of the thirty-two Lodges formerly holding
warrants from the Grand Loclge of Canada still retained their allegiance to it ; and in the conclusion of his address , submitting the following as the questions to be decided : — " There remains , however , this vitally important question to be considered—AAliat is to be done in the present positions of affairs ? The question is one which is more easily asked than answered , and its considerations may well occasion anxiety in the mind of every member of the Grand Loclge . The
determination arrived at in this case will be viewed with interest throughout both continents , and its influence will be felt far and wide . Grand Lodge Sovereignty is reality upon its trial , and the Masonic world are looking on with deep concern . The life of action adopted now will not only be fraught with momentous consequences to ourselves , but will exercise an immense influence , for good , or for evil , upon the future of Freemasonry iu other countries . It becomes usthento consider well what that
ac-, , tion should be , so that no false step may be taken which might prove injurious to Freemasonry , ancl be a source of regret to us for years to come . Entertaining , as I da , a firm conviction that the conclusions arrived at in December last were based upon corrrect Masonic principles , I cannot bo expected to concur with those who are ready to yield everything for the sake of peace , or even a questionable expediency ; nor can I bring my mind to believe that Grand Lodge organizations ought to ho tossed
about , swept away , or destroyed , at the whim or caprice of statesmen or politicians , whenever they may find it convenient or necessary to make even such alterations as were made here about tliree years ago . This would , in my humble opinion , be placing the fate and destiny of Grand Lodge , in the bauds of men who may not even be members of our order . Look at the question from another point of view . Suppose the Local Goverment ancl Legislatures of these four Provinces to be abolished
, and the business of the Dominion to be entrusted to only one Govenncnt—a mere Legislative Union in fact—would it be necessary , then ( or possible , if necessary ) to disorganize the Grand Lodges existing at that time within tlie Dominion , and form only one Grand Loclge for the entire territory ? Certainly not . Yet this is the exact converse of the proposition so boldly advanced , and so strcnously urged by many well-intentioned , though in my judgment , mistaken brethren . "