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Lodge , although Grand Lodge was strongly urged by the said representative to allow the question to be postponed until after the evidence above referred to had been received and considered , and ultimately the following resolution was passed -. — " That it is tbe opinion of this Grand Lodge , that as no evidence has been offered which could induce' this Grand Lodge to change the decision already arrived at , that the same be now confirmed , and that the Grand Master be requested to give immediate effect to the decision of
this Grand Lodge , and to direct a copy of this resolution to be forwarded to the United Grand Lodge of England through the representative of that Grand Body . " On a very careful re-consideration of the case , the Board see no reason to doubt the correctness of the conclusion on which they based their report to Grand Lodge of 22 nd May last . They are decidedly of opinion that the St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 923 ) ,
Montreal has not forfeited its rights to recognition by the Grand Lodge of Canada as a regular lodge , holding under the Grand Lodge of England , being of good standing and repute , and entitled to all the 2-iglits and privileges reserved to lodges in Canada retaining their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England , and secured by the treaty and convention come to between that Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Canada , when the independence of the last named Grand Lodge w-as recognised . The representative of the Grand Lodge of England in his report above referred to , states , that bavins , subsequenfTto tho close of the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canada , received from the Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge the copy of the report of the Prov . G . M . for Montreal , he had forwarded the same to the Grand Master of Canada , " with a request that he will be pleased to give the contents his careful consideration , " and he adds , " and if , as I hope , he may find in it arguments to justify his doing so , that under the peculiar and delicate nature of the case lie will repeat the privilege he has once already accordedand order that the matter
, may remain open for the re-consideration of Grand Lodge . " The Board have deemed it their duty to report the present position of the matter for the information of Grand Lodge , but being without any further communication either from the said representative or from the W . M . of the St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 923 ) , who was the original complainant , the Board are not prepared at present to recommend action to be taken on the part of this Grand
Lodge in reference to the objectionable proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and would fain hope that the M . W . the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada has adopted the suggestion of the representative of the Grand Lodge of England , and has continued the suspension of the obnoxious resolution , with a view of giving his Grand Lodge an opportunity of re-considering a decision not justified bthe evidence adducedcome to without hearing the
y , evidence on both sides , and contrary to the Constitutions as well of the Grand Lodge of Canada , ' as of the Grand Lodge of England . ( Signed ) J . LEEWEIXI'J . - EVA ^ S ,
Freemasons' Hall , 20 th Nov ., 1861 . President . Notice of motion by Bro . Henry G . Warren , P . M ., Grand ¦ Stewards' Lodge : —¦ In clause 1 , page 50 , of the Book of Constitutions , " Of the other Provincial Grand Officers , " to omit all the words after ' ¦ ' therein , " line 3 .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
GRAXD STEWARDS' LODGE . —PUBLIC NIGHT . —According to ancient custom , the W . M . and members of the Grand Stewards ' Lodge held their public night in the Temple at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday tbe 27 th instant . The members present were : Bros . Dr . Hinxman , W . M . ; David Samuels , S . W . ; Nutt , J . W . ; Henry George Warren , P . M . ; Watson , S . D ., and Merrvweather ' ' J . D . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . Thompson . 63 ; Thompson Wilson
, P . Dep . Prov , G . M . of Canada ; R . M . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec West Yorkshire ; Hayward , 1044 ; Welsford , W . M . SOI ; Warman , . f . W . 955 ; Colley , 53 ; Hogg , P . M ., 161 ; Noble , P . M . 93 ; Johnson , 10 S 2 ; Fuller , 272 ; Matthew Cooke , S . D . 29 ; Arden , ¦ 752 ; Winter , 21 ; Wright , 25 ; Brackstone Baker , SAY . 21 ; Brydges , 3 S ; Adlard , P . M . 7 ; S . B . Wilson , P . J . G . D ., and others . I he business consisted of working the second and third lectures by the following brethren , the W . M ., Dr . Hinxman , putting the questions . II . Leet ., Sec . 1 , Bro . David Samuels ; Sec . 2 , Bro . Nutt ; Sec . 3 , Bro . Watson ; Sec . 4 , Bro . Merryweathcr ; Sec . 5 , Bro . I
Henry George Warren , P . M . III . Lee , Sec . 1 , Bro . i \ atson ; Sec . 2 , Bro . Nutt ; Sec . 3 , Bro . Merryweather . At the conclusion of the working , Bro . BRACKSTONE BAKER proposed that the thanks of the brethren were eminently due to the Grand Stewards' Lodge for the very great ability with which every portion of the work had been performed ; and where all were so perfect no dictinction could be made . The lodge had given their visitors a capital lesson , from which he was sure everyone of them had derived great instruction .
He then proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M . and the lodge , for its kindness , requesting that if it was carried they would record it in the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson seconded the motion , and apologised for his being very late . The proposition was carried by acclamation , and Dr . Hinxman returned thanks on behalf of the lodge . Bro . Matthew Cooke nresided at the organ .
LODGE OP PRUDEKT BRETHREN ( NO . 169 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Hooper , W . M ., supported by the officers and brethren , of whom there was a goodly muster . Bro . Brown was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being excellently performed by Bro . Ivirby , P . M . The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M ., when the choice unanimously fell on Bro . Graygoose , S . W ., under whose presidency the brethren anticipate a year of unusual rn-osperity .
The brethren afterwards retired to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening , which was concluded by the W . M . announcing that he intended to make the lodge a Life Governor of the Girls ' School .
EITZROT LODGE ( NO . S 30 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , November 22 nd , at the head quarters of the Honourable Artillery Company , Finsbury . Bro . J . W . Figg , W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 , and Secretary to the Boys' School ; W . E . Cole , 1115 ; H . G . Smith , 1124 , & c . ' The lodge having been formally opened and the minutes read , Bro . Wood , who had answered the preliminary questions , was raised to the sublime degree
of M . M . Capt . J . W . P . Field and Capt . Archibald Dowse were respectively introduced and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Eglese , P . M . and Secretary , brought before the lodge the case of Bro . Miller , who had been a prisoner for 47 years for debt , which he alleged was one of fraud , and never owed by him at all , and urged the sympathy of the brethren on behalf of a brother who had suffered so long a period of incarceration . The lodge was then closedand the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
, This having been disposed of , and the loyal and Masonic toasts given and duly responded to , Bro . EGLESE , P . M ., said he had been allowed to propose the toast which was usually taken more notice of on an " off-night" than on the regular nights of meeting . They would all admit the merits and ability of their W . M ., and those who had heard him go through that which devolved upon him in the third , and twice in the first degree , in so admirable a manner , would acknowledge that it reflected credit upon himself , and
conferred advantages upon the lodge iu having a W . M . who was so perfect in his duties ; he trusted to see the same working carried out on the part of every officer , and they would perform their duties as they had seen them gone through that day . He proposed to them " The Health of their W . M ., " which was drunk with all due
honours . —The W . M . thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him , and knowing that their P . M ., Bro . Eglese , was disposed to the eulogistic , he would admit that he had not done all so well as he could wish , but as long as he held office he would try to do his best . —The W . M . said the next toast was one which they always received with great pleasure , and that was their " Newly-initiated Brethren . " Capt . Field had been an old member of the Company , and , speaking for himself , he should say that there was no one whom
he more respected . Capt . Dowse would also be an excellent brother , and he was most happy to see him amongst them that evening . He wished to impress upon them that Masonry did not merely consist of the performance of the ceremonies , but embraced duties of a much higher character . He had no doubt that Capt . Field would be equally efficient as a brother as he was an officer , and he doubted not that both their initiated brethren would prove an acquisition to the lod—BroCAPTFIELD returned thanks on behalf of
himge . . . self and his brother recruit , for the kind , friendly , _ and hearty reception they had given them that night , and as it was their desire to become good workmen in the Craft he had no doubt , by attention , they would eventually be able to succeed . It was not the first time that the W . M . and himself had met together ; they had before gone shoulder to shoulder , and in good timeba little assistance to help them through their
, y difficulties , they hoped to reap similar honours as those they saw worn around them—The W . M . said he had one more very pleasing toast to propose , which was " The ^ Health of the A'isitors" who honoured them on the present occasion . Although they were few in number , they were very select , and if he was not acquainted with the whole of them , yet they had amongst them Bro , Binckes ,
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Grand Lodge.
Lodge , although Grand Lodge was strongly urged by the said representative to allow the question to be postponed until after the evidence above referred to had been received and considered , and ultimately the following resolution was passed -. — " That it is tbe opinion of this Grand Lodge , that as no evidence has been offered which could induce' this Grand Lodge to change the decision already arrived at , that the same be now confirmed , and that the Grand Master be requested to give immediate effect to the decision of
this Grand Lodge , and to direct a copy of this resolution to be forwarded to the United Grand Lodge of England through the representative of that Grand Body . " On a very careful re-consideration of the case , the Board see no reason to doubt the correctness of the conclusion on which they based their report to Grand Lodge of 22 nd May last . They are decidedly of opinion that the St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 923 ) ,
Montreal has not forfeited its rights to recognition by the Grand Lodge of Canada as a regular lodge , holding under the Grand Lodge of England , being of good standing and repute , and entitled to all the 2-iglits and privileges reserved to lodges in Canada retaining their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England , and secured by the treaty and convention come to between that Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Canada , when the independence of the last named Grand Lodge w-as recognised . The representative of the Grand Lodge of England in his report above referred to , states , that bavins , subsequenfTto tho close of the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canada , received from the Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge the copy of the report of the Prov . G . M . for Montreal , he had forwarded the same to the Grand Master of Canada , " with a request that he will be pleased to give the contents his careful consideration , " and he adds , " and if , as I hope , he may find in it arguments to justify his doing so , that under the peculiar and delicate nature of the case lie will repeat the privilege he has once already accordedand order that the matter
, may remain open for the re-consideration of Grand Lodge . " The Board have deemed it their duty to report the present position of the matter for the information of Grand Lodge , but being without any further communication either from the said representative or from the W . M . of the St . Lawrence Lodge ( No . 923 ) , who was the original complainant , the Board are not prepared at present to recommend action to be taken on the part of this Grand
Lodge in reference to the objectionable proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and would fain hope that the M . W . the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada has adopted the suggestion of the representative of the Grand Lodge of England , and has continued the suspension of the obnoxious resolution , with a view of giving his Grand Lodge an opportunity of re-considering a decision not justified bthe evidence adducedcome to without hearing the
y , evidence on both sides , and contrary to the Constitutions as well of the Grand Lodge of Canada , ' as of the Grand Lodge of England . ( Signed ) J . LEEWEIXI'J . - EVA ^ S ,
Freemasons' Hall , 20 th Nov ., 1861 . President . Notice of motion by Bro . Henry G . Warren , P . M ., Grand ¦ Stewards' Lodge : —¦ In clause 1 , page 50 , of the Book of Constitutions , " Of the other Provincial Grand Officers , " to omit all the words after ' ¦ ' therein , " line 3 .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
GRAXD STEWARDS' LODGE . —PUBLIC NIGHT . —According to ancient custom , the W . M . and members of the Grand Stewards ' Lodge held their public night in the Temple at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday tbe 27 th instant . The members present were : Bros . Dr . Hinxman , W . M . ; David Samuels , S . W . ; Nutt , J . W . ; Henry George Warren , P . M . ; Watson , S . D ., and Merrvweather ' ' J . D . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . Thompson . 63 ; Thompson Wilson
, P . Dep . Prov , G . M . of Canada ; R . M . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec West Yorkshire ; Hayward , 1044 ; Welsford , W . M . SOI ; Warman , . f . W . 955 ; Colley , 53 ; Hogg , P . M ., 161 ; Noble , P . M . 93 ; Johnson , 10 S 2 ; Fuller , 272 ; Matthew Cooke , S . D . 29 ; Arden , ¦ 752 ; Winter , 21 ; Wright , 25 ; Brackstone Baker , SAY . 21 ; Brydges , 3 S ; Adlard , P . M . 7 ; S . B . Wilson , P . J . G . D ., and others . I he business consisted of working the second and third lectures by the following brethren , the W . M ., Dr . Hinxman , putting the questions . II . Leet ., Sec . 1 , Bro . David Samuels ; Sec . 2 , Bro . Nutt ; Sec . 3 , Bro . Watson ; Sec . 4 , Bro . Merryweathcr ; Sec . 5 , Bro . I
Henry George Warren , P . M . III . Lee , Sec . 1 , Bro . i \ atson ; Sec . 2 , Bro . Nutt ; Sec . 3 , Bro . Merryweather . At the conclusion of the working , Bro . BRACKSTONE BAKER proposed that the thanks of the brethren were eminently due to the Grand Stewards' Lodge for the very great ability with which every portion of the work had been performed ; and where all were so perfect no dictinction could be made . The lodge had given their visitors a capital lesson , from which he was sure everyone of them had derived great instruction .
He then proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M . and the lodge , for its kindness , requesting that if it was carried they would record it in the minutes of the lodge . Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson seconded the motion , and apologised for his being very late . The proposition was carried by acclamation , and Dr . Hinxman returned thanks on behalf of the lodge . Bro . Matthew Cooke nresided at the organ .
LODGE OP PRUDEKT BRETHREN ( NO . 169 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Tuesday last , under the presidency of Bro . Hooper , W . M ., supported by the officers and brethren , of whom there was a goodly muster . Bro . Brown was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being excellently performed by Bro . Ivirby , P . M . The brethren then proceeded to the election of W . M ., when the choice unanimously fell on Bro . Graygoose , S . W ., under whose presidency the brethren anticipate a year of unusual rn-osperity .
The brethren afterwards retired to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening , which was concluded by the W . M . announcing that he intended to make the lodge a Life Governor of the Girls ' School .
EITZROT LODGE ( NO . S 30 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , November 22 nd , at the head quarters of the Honourable Artillery Company , Finsbury . Bro . J . W . Figg , W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 , and Secretary to the Boys' School ; W . E . Cole , 1115 ; H . G . Smith , 1124 , & c . ' The lodge having been formally opened and the minutes read , Bro . Wood , who had answered the preliminary questions , was raised to the sublime degree
of M . M . Capt . J . W . P . Field and Capt . Archibald Dowse were respectively introduced and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Eglese , P . M . and Secretary , brought before the lodge the case of Bro . Miller , who had been a prisoner for 47 years for debt , which he alleged was one of fraud , and never owed by him at all , and urged the sympathy of the brethren on behalf of a brother who had suffered so long a period of incarceration . The lodge was then closedand the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
, This having been disposed of , and the loyal and Masonic toasts given and duly responded to , Bro . EGLESE , P . M ., said he had been allowed to propose the toast which was usually taken more notice of on an " off-night" than on the regular nights of meeting . They would all admit the merits and ability of their W . M ., and those who had heard him go through that which devolved upon him in the third , and twice in the first degree , in so admirable a manner , would acknowledge that it reflected credit upon himself , and
conferred advantages upon the lodge iu having a W . M . who was so perfect in his duties ; he trusted to see the same working carried out on the part of every officer , and they would perform their duties as they had seen them gone through that day . He proposed to them " The Health of their W . M ., " which was drunk with all due
honours . —The W . M . thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him , and knowing that their P . M ., Bro . Eglese , was disposed to the eulogistic , he would admit that he had not done all so well as he could wish , but as long as he held office he would try to do his best . —The W . M . said the next toast was one which they always received with great pleasure , and that was their " Newly-initiated Brethren . " Capt . Field had been an old member of the Company , and , speaking for himself , he should say that there was no one whom
he more respected . Capt . Dowse would also be an excellent brother , and he was most happy to see him amongst them that evening . He wished to impress upon them that Masonry did not merely consist of the performance of the ceremonies , but embraced duties of a much higher character . He had no doubt that Capt . Field would be equally efficient as a brother as he was an officer , and he doubted not that both their initiated brethren would prove an acquisition to the lod—BroCAPTFIELD returned thanks on behalf of
himge . . . self and his brother recruit , for the kind , friendly , _ and hearty reception they had given them that night , and as it was their desire to become good workmen in the Craft he had no doubt , by attention , they would eventually be able to succeed . It was not the first time that the W . M . and himself had met together ; they had before gone shoulder to shoulder , and in good timeba little assistance to help them through their
, y difficulties , they hoped to reap similar honours as those they saw worn around them—The W . M . said he had one more very pleasing toast to propose , which was " The ^ Health of the A'isitors" who honoured them on the present occasion . Although they were few in number , they were very select , and if he was not acquainted with the whole of them , yet they had amongst them Bro , Binckes ,