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IN GRAND LODGE the first question discussed was one of privilege , arising from a motion in Bro . WHITMOEE ' name , reflecting on the conduct of Bro . ROXBURGH in holding a private meeting in his chambers for securing the return of a select list for the BOARD OF GENERAL . PURPOSES .
It was maintained by the EXECUTIVE that the question ought to have been brought before the Board , and not before G . L ., and that though a meeting was held at the GRAND REGISTRAR ' Chambers , at which a list was agreed upon , that it was not a party movement , and therefore not liable to censure .
On the other hand it was argued that any meeting called by private invitation only , without due notice , and , atJwMchuany brother who p leased , had not a right to be present , was to all intents and purposes a party movement ,, and as such unworthy of the legal adviser of the Graft .
Much extraneous matter was introduced into the debate , the EXECUTIVE carefully avoiding the real question , viz ., whether the meeting was a private or a public one . GRAND LODGE , as might be expected from its . present composition , upheld the GRAND REGISTRAR , and censured Bro . WHITMORE ; a vote , which all fair men , will probably consider as an honour rather than the reverse .
Later in the evening it was announced that Bro . ROXBURGH ' list had been carried by a large majority . The GRAND MASTER stated the result of Ms correspondence with the G . M . of CANADA , and a vote expressive of satisfaction at the happy result that has attended the negotiation , was unanimously agreed to . The BOARD OF GUNERAL PURPOSES having
recommended the appointment of an ASSISTANT GRAND PURSUIVANT , it was proposed by Bro . BARRETT , that that office should be elective . 'This was of course represented by the adherents of the Executive , to be a covert attack upon the prerogative of the G . M . and was rejected . It is scarcely necessary to say , that the office
being a new one , G . L . might as fairly appoint to it , as the G . M . ; and that if " confidence" involves the appointment to all offices , whether old , or new , G . L . had better give up the appointment of GRAND TREASURER , and the Board of General Purposes . GRAND LODGE was adjourned at 11 p . m . and a special meeting is to be held on the 23 rd , to conclude the business .
IT is a matter for unmixed satisfaction that the Canadian business is at' last settled , and that good feeling and amity is restored between ourselves , and our Trans-Atlantic Brethren . Long may the two GRAND LODGES continue to work together with that harmony without which Masonry loses one of its chief ornaments . It is not too much to say that the successful issue of the
affair , is due in a very great measure to its having been conducted by the G . M . in place of . by his subordinates . In proof of this , we need only refer to the vulgar and impertinent letters of the GRAND SECEETARY , which we published at the time ; , and which the Past G . M . of Canada stated to be " very personal" and " more likely
to perpetuate disunion than to banish discord . " IN connexion with this subject we may allude to the pleasant little job which the EXECUTIVE are proposing to perpetrate , by increasing the GRAND SECRETARY ' S salary within two years of his appointment to office . Two years ago that eminent functionary thought he was
handsomely paid for his work , otherwise he would not have accepted the office ; what has occurred since his appointment to justify this proposed sudden rise ? Not long services , for he has only been appointed two years . Not any wonderful success in the transaction of his
business , for he has offended the Canadians and snubbed Provincial brethren of distinction , and moreover has had all Ms business to learn , which indeed is Bro . HAVERS ' justification for having done nearly the whole work of the office . What then has occurred in two years to render such a step , contrary to all precedent , advisable ? Simply thisthat the EXECUTIVE have organized
, so compact a party that they feel themselves strong enough to carry anything , and very naturally intend to provide well for their own friends with the money of the Craft . In June , 1858 , the BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES reported to G . L . as follows . " The Board have further to report , that the subject of the duties , and salaries of
the Officers in the GRAND SECRETARY ' department , has been under their consideration , and the Board are of opinion that looking to the nature of the duties performed , the number of the staff employed , and the hours of attendance which the regulations of the office require , that it is neither necessary nor desirable under present
circumstances , that any increase should be made , m any of the existing salaries . " And yet the same Board now reports " that they are of opinion that the salary of the GRAND SECRETARY is inadequate ; it is not a sufficient remuneration for a gentleman who owing to the increase of work , is compelled to devote the whole of his time to
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Ar00100
IN GRAND LODGE the first question discussed was one of privilege , arising from a motion in Bro . WHITMOEE ' name , reflecting on the conduct of Bro . ROXBURGH in holding a private meeting in his chambers for securing the return of a select list for the BOARD OF GENERAL . PURPOSES .
It was maintained by the EXECUTIVE that the question ought to have been brought before the Board , and not before G . L ., and that though a meeting was held at the GRAND REGISTRAR ' Chambers , at which a list was agreed upon , that it was not a party movement , and therefore not liable to censure .
On the other hand it was argued that any meeting called by private invitation only , without due notice , and , atJwMchuany brother who p leased , had not a right to be present , was to all intents and purposes a party movement ,, and as such unworthy of the legal adviser of the Graft .
Much extraneous matter was introduced into the debate , the EXECUTIVE carefully avoiding the real question , viz ., whether the meeting was a private or a public one . GRAND LODGE , as might be expected from its . present composition , upheld the GRAND REGISTRAR , and censured Bro . WHITMORE ; a vote , which all fair men , will probably consider as an honour rather than the reverse .
Later in the evening it was announced that Bro . ROXBURGH ' list had been carried by a large majority . The GRAND MASTER stated the result of Ms correspondence with the G . M . of CANADA , and a vote expressive of satisfaction at the happy result that has attended the negotiation , was unanimously agreed to . The BOARD OF GUNERAL PURPOSES having
recommended the appointment of an ASSISTANT GRAND PURSUIVANT , it was proposed by Bro . BARRETT , that that office should be elective . 'This was of course represented by the adherents of the Executive , to be a covert attack upon the prerogative of the G . M . and was rejected . It is scarcely necessary to say , that the office
being a new one , G . L . might as fairly appoint to it , as the G . M . ; and that if " confidence" involves the appointment to all offices , whether old , or new , G . L . had better give up the appointment of GRAND TREASURER , and the Board of General Purposes . GRAND LODGE was adjourned at 11 p . m . and a special meeting is to be held on the 23 rd , to conclude the business .
IT is a matter for unmixed satisfaction that the Canadian business is at' last settled , and that good feeling and amity is restored between ourselves , and our Trans-Atlantic Brethren . Long may the two GRAND LODGES continue to work together with that harmony without which Masonry loses one of its chief ornaments . It is not too much to say that the successful issue of the
affair , is due in a very great measure to its having been conducted by the G . M . in place of . by his subordinates . In proof of this , we need only refer to the vulgar and impertinent letters of the GRAND SECEETARY , which we published at the time ; , and which the Past G . M . of Canada stated to be " very personal" and " more likely
to perpetuate disunion than to banish discord . " IN connexion with this subject we may allude to the pleasant little job which the EXECUTIVE are proposing to perpetrate , by increasing the GRAND SECRETARY ' S salary within two years of his appointment to office . Two years ago that eminent functionary thought he was
handsomely paid for his work , otherwise he would not have accepted the office ; what has occurred since his appointment to justify this proposed sudden rise ? Not long services , for he has only been appointed two years . Not any wonderful success in the transaction of his
business , for he has offended the Canadians and snubbed Provincial brethren of distinction , and moreover has had all Ms business to learn , which indeed is Bro . HAVERS ' justification for having done nearly the whole work of the office . What then has occurred in two years to render such a step , contrary to all precedent , advisable ? Simply thisthat the EXECUTIVE have organized
, so compact a party that they feel themselves strong enough to carry anything , and very naturally intend to provide well for their own friends with the money of the Craft . In June , 1858 , the BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES reported to G . L . as follows . " The Board have further to report , that the subject of the duties , and salaries of
the Officers in the GRAND SECRETARY ' department , has been under their consideration , and the Board are of opinion that looking to the nature of the duties performed , the number of the staff employed , and the hours of attendance which the regulations of the office require , that it is neither necessary nor desirable under present
circumstances , that any increase should be made , m any of the existing salaries . " And yet the same Board now reports " that they are of opinion that the salary of the GRAND SECRETARY is inadequate ; it is not a sufficient remuneration for a gentleman who owing to the increase of work , is compelled to devote the whole of his time to