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PROCEEDINGS
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Special Communication, held at the city of Hamiton,
on the first day of July, A. D. 1873, A. L 5873.
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HELD AT MONTREAL, QUE.,
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Ordered to be read in all Lodges and preserved.
WILLIAM MEECEE WILSON, Simcoe, Ont.,
GRAND MASTER.
THOMAS BIED HAEEIS, Hamilton, Ont.,
GRAND SECRETARY.
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PKOCEEDINGS
At a Special Coinniunication of the Grand Lodge of
Ancient Tree and Accepted Masons of Canada, held
at the city of Hamilton, on Dominion Day, 1st July,
A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873.
PRESENT.
M.W. Bro
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,- as Grand Stewards.
W. Bro. J. Erskine,
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" " Gavin Stewart,
" " J. B. Nixon,
" " T. F. Blackwood,
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
E. " " H. McK. Wilson, D. D. G. M. Wilson District.
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» « <« J. K. Kerr, P. D. D. G. M. Toronto "
Together with the Masters, Past Masters, and about 700
brethren hailing from the following Lodges :
Barton, No. 6, Strict Observance, No. 27, St. John's, No. 40,
and The Acacia, No. 61, Hamilton ; St. Andrew's, No. 16,
King Solomon's, No. 22, Ionic, No. 25, Eehoboam, No. 65,
St. John's, No. 75, Wilson, No. 86, Stevenson, No. 21S,
Toronto ; Ashlar, No. 247, Yorkville ; Union, No. 7, Grimsby ;
St. George's, No. 15, and Maple Leaf, No. 103, St. Catharines ;
Niagara, No. 2, Niagara ; King Solomon's, No. 43, Wood-
stock ; Brant, No. 45, and Doric, No. 121, Brantford ; Nor-
folk, No. 10, Simcoe ; Ivy, No. 115, Bearnsville; St. John's,
No. 68, Ingersoll ; Seymour, No. 272, Ancaster ; St. Clair,
No. 135, Milton ; Burlington, No. 165, Wellington Square ;
Wentworth, No. 1G6, Stoney Creek; White Oak, No. 198,
Oakville ; Valley, No. 100, Dundas ; St. George, No. 243,
St. George ; Clifton, No. 254, Clifton ; &c., &c.
Among the distinguished brethren present were 111. Bro.
C. W. Milliman' 32o, of Suspension Bridge, and R. W. Bro.
C. E. Young, E. W. Bro. J. A. Lockwood, and Bros. James
McConnell, Lewis Smith, andN. A. Powell, of Buffalo, N.Yj
The Grand Lodge was opened in gimgle ^OVJXt at
High Twelve.
The M.W. Grand Master announced that he had caused
the Grand Secretary to issue a circular convening this
Special Communication, for the purpose of laying, with
full masonic ceremonies, the corner stone of the new
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Masonic Hall about being erected by the fraternity in the
city of Hamilton.
Arrangements had been made on a large scale, for an
extensive gathering of the fraternity, and by about eleven
o'clock the brethren were being formed in procession in
front of the Mechanic Institute. R. "W". Bro. Hon. H. B.
Bull, being Grand Marshall, and was assisted by Y. W".
Bros. Richard Brierley, J. J. Mason, C. R. Smith and
Bro. J. H. Bartindale who had charge of the Blue Lodges ;
E. Frater II. A. Mackay, of the Royal Arch and Knights
Templar. The procession was preceded by the band of
the 13th Battalion, Y. M., and in the centre of the
procession was the Cooksville band, which accompanied
the brethren of the Toronto Lodges, and marched to the
Masonic Hall on John Street, where it was joined by the
Grand Lodge, and proceeded from thence to the site of
the new building on the corner of James and Gore streets,
the following being a description of the contemplated
new hall.
The dimensions of the hall are :
81 feet 6 inches on James Street ; 100 feet 6 inches on
Gore Street; height of building from sidewalk to cornice,
56 feet; total height from cellar to dock roof 78 feet.
The style is romanesque, and the structure will be finished
in September 1874. On the ground floor there will be
four stores on James Street, and one on Gore Street,
14 feet in height; two stores will be 19 feet 6 inches wide
and GO feet long; two other will be 13 feet wide and
00 feet long ; the one on Gore Street will be 22 feet wide
and 64 ft. long ; on the second floor will be a Masonic Hall
64x34; Encampment, Priory of Kt. Templars, &c, 27x31,
with their several ante and preparation rooms ; reception
room 23x14; wash rooms, &c, &c; committee and fuel
rooms, offices for the Grand Secretary ; fire-proof vaults
and hoist room. On the third flat will be the Royal
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Arch. Chapter Room, 23x37 ; Excellent and Super-Excel-
lent Degrees Room, 11x28 ; the A. & A. Rite occupies half
of this story, comprising a space of 77x45. Banqueting
room, 17x31 ; general reception room, 16x26. The flat
on this story is also furnished with fuel rooms, hoist room,
fire-proof vault, and other conveniences.
The front of the procession having reached the site of
the new building, a halt was made, and the ranks opened
out and faced inwards, when the Grand Master, supported
by the Grand Officers, passed through to the north-east
corner, where a platform had been erected for the Grand
Officers. The opening ceremonies commenced with the
singing of the following
ODE.
Accept, great Builder of the skies,
Our heartfelt acts of sacrifice !
Each brother found a living stone
While bending low before Thy throne.
While Craftsmen true their work prepare,
With thoughts unstained, and holy care,
May each be fitly formed, and placed
Where Love Divine his hope had traced.
With all my powers of heart and tongue,
I'll praise my Maker in my song ;
Angels shall hear the notes I raise.
Approve the song, and join the praise.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, ton, and Holy Ghost.
The M. W. Bro. Wm. Mercer Wilson, Grand Master,
then delivered the following
ADDRESS.
Brethren of the Building Committee.
At your request I have caused to be convened a special
meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canada to meet me here
to-day, for the purpose of assisting me in the interesting cere-
mony of laying with masonic ceremonies, and in accordance
with the rites of our ancient fraternity, the corner stone of
your proposed masonic Temple, an enterprise most creditable
to the Masons of Hamilton, and the completion of which,
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according to the designs and plans submitted, will be a
cause of pride and satisfaction to the fraternity in general,
and will form a beautiful addition to the already numerous
magnificent structures which adorn your flourishing city.
Hamilton has been called an ambitious city, but her ambition
is a noble one. From a small sleepy village, overshadowed
by Ancaster (as I well remember it upwards of forty years
ago), she has become one of the leading cities in the Domi-
nion ; she is now the centre of a net of railways ; standing,
as she does, at the head of the navigable waters of Lake
Ontario, with all the advantages of its beautiful bay, she
has now become, through the energy, enterprise and public
spirit of her inhabitants, the great commercial emporium of
the western section of our province. May prosperity attend
her progress. To the Freemasons of Canada, Hamilton — as
the birthplace of our Grand Lodge — must ever be an object of
the liveliest interest. The day selected for the performance
of this ceremony is also an auspicious one, for it is the
anniversary of the founding of this great Dominion. The
beneficial results of confederation are now admitted by all,
and each succeeding year witnesses an increased prosperity.
May the Great Architect of the Universe pour down His
richest blessings upon our Queen and country. May
brotherly love prevail, and every moral and social virtue
cement us.
"We will now proceed to lay the foundation stone according
to ancient custom, and our acting Grand Chaplain will
implore a blessing on the undertaking.
E. "W. Bro. S. B. Ilarman, Acting Grand Chaplain,
then offered up the following prayer :
"Great Architect of the Universe, Maker and Euler of all
Worlds, deign from thy Celestial Temple, from realms of
light and glory to help us in all the purposes of our present
assembly. We humbly invoke thee to give us at this and all
times, wisdom in all our doings, strength of mind in all our
difficulties, and the beauty of harmony in all our communi-
cations. Permit us, O, Thou author of life and light, great
source of love and happiness, to erect this building so that
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hereafter it may be useful for the important purposes for
which it is intended. Glory be to God on High !"
Response : — As it was in the beginning, is now and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. So mote it be.
R. W. Bro. Thos. B. Harris, Grand Secretary, read the
following scroll, to be deposited in the cavity of the stone.
In the name and by the favor of the
filoh'oiis ftteljifecf of Jfeqbei) ajid £rt,
ON THIS FIRST DAY OF JULY, A. D., MDCCCLXXHI,
And of the Era of Freemasonry, Anno Lucius, 5873,
And in the Thirty-seventh year of the reign of our Gracious Sovereign
d)ief oH$,
Queen of Great Britain, Ireland, India, and the Dependencies in Europe, Asia, Africa,
the Dominion of Canada, Australasia, &c, &c, &c.
The Right Honorable Sir Frederick Temple, EARL OF DUFFERIN,
K. P., K. C. B., &c, &c.,
Being Governor General of the Dominion of Canada.
The Honorable WILLIAM PEARCE HOWLAND,
Being Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario.
The Right Honorable Sir JOHN A. MACDONALD, K. C. B., &c, &c,
Being Minister of Justice and Attorney-General,
Premier of the Dominion of Canada.
Benjamin E. Chaklton, Esq., Mayor of the City of Hamilton.
Hu^h Murray, Esquire, President ; Thomas B. Harris, Esquire, John W. Murton,
° Esquire, Richard Brierley. Esquire, Edward Mitchell, Esquire, Charles R.
Smith, Esquire, Charles Davidson, Esquire, being Directors,
and Chas. R. Murray, Esquire, Treasurer, and
John J. Mason, Esquire, Secretary,
Of the Hamilton Masonic Hall Association.
Jfofe Goh)ef §fo^e of itje 5Vf^oK)ic Jfaif,
Erected by the Masonic Fraternity of Hamilton,
was laid by
M. W. Brother William Mercer Wilson, Esquire, LL.D., &c, &c.,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons of Canada,
assisted by
The Grand Officers and a large concourse of the Brethren, in accordance with the
ceremonies and usages of the Order,
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MASONIC BODIES IN THE CITY :
The Barton Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 6.
The Lodge of Strict Observance, A. F. & A. M., No. 27.
The St. John's Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 40.
The Acacia Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 61.
The Hiram Chapter, E. A. M., No. 2.
The St. John's Chapter, R. A. M., No. 6.
The Godfrey de Bouillon Encampment and Priory of Masonic Knights Templar
and Knights of Malta, &c, &c.
The Harington Conclave of Knights of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantine.
The Hamilton Sov. Chapter of Rose Croix, 18°, and
The Moore Sov. Consistory, 32° of the A. & A. Rite.
CONTRACTORS :
Maionry, Esau Webber; Carpentering, Robt. Butcher; Painting, Jas. Mathews;
Plumbing, Henry Harding; Iron work, Hugh Hennessy ; Plastering, McKay & Boyd.
Architect— William Leith, Esq.
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Tlie Secretary then announced that in the glass bottle
to be deposited in the cavity of the stone were placed :
The Inscription or scroll.
A copy of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Canada.
A copy of the printed proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 1S72.
A complete list of the officers of the Grand Lodge, since its formation in 1S55.
A list of the officers of the various masonic bodies in the city for the year 1 S72-3.
A copy of the Craftsman, and Masonic Record for May and June.
Copies of the Hamilton dailies, Spectator and Times; Toronto dailies, Mail,
Globe and Leader. Copy of the Neio Dominion, weekly.
Copy of the programme of proceedings of the day.
Silver coins : 50c, 25c, 20c, 10c and 5c. pieces. Copper coin : lc. piece ; and a
25c currency scrip.
He also read the following inscription on the brass
plate,
The Corner Stone
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■was laid on the
First day of July, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5S73, Dominion Day,
With full masonic ceremonies,
By 1.1. W. Bro. Wm. M. Wilson, Esq., LL.D., &c, &c,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
A. F. & A. M. of Canada.
The bottle being deposited, the brass plate was fixed in
its place and the necessary mortar laid for cementing the
two parts of the corner stone. The lower portion of the
stone lay imbedded in the wall, with the top surface on a
level with the street. The upper one was huge and
massive, and, besides being ornamental in its dressing,
bears the inscription, which may be read from the street :
^fasoflic. ifali.
This Corner Stone was laid with Masonic Ceremonies,
July 1st, A. D. 1S73, A. L. 5S73.
Wm. Leith, Architect.
This stone may be seen at the north-easterly corner of
the building.
TV". Bro. Hugh Murray, President of the Association,
then addressed the Grand Master, by saying : On behalf
of the Directors of the Masonic Hall Association, I have
exceeding pleasure in presenting you with this trowel to
assist in completing the work so auspiciously begun. The
pleasure is rendered doubly great by the fact that you
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yourself laid the foundation stone of the Grand Lodge of
Canada, and that, too, in this city.
On receiving the trowel the M. W. G. M. said he had
laid many corner stones, but never yet, had he been
presented with so beautiful an instrument. He would
retain it with exceeding pleasure.
It bore the following inscription :
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If. W. Brother William Mercer Wilsox, Esq., LL. D.,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of Canada,
By the Freemasons of the city of Hamilton,
On the occasion of the laying of the
Colder §iow of ffje 3jjqsoi)ic Jfafl,
July 1st, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873.
The cement having been spread, the upper stone was
lowered with three halts, at which intervals the 13th band
played bars of the National Anthem ; when it had been
guided into its place, the Grand Junior Warden applied
the plumb-rule, the Grand Senior "Warden the level, and
the Deputy Grand Master the square, and they having
reported that the stone was just, true, and properly laid,
the Grand Master said, "having full confidence in your
skill in our royal art, it remains for me to finish the
work." He then struck the stone three times with the
gavel and said : " Well made, truly laid, true and trusty /
may this undertaking be conducted and completed by the
craftsmen, according to the grand plan, in Peace, Har-
mony and Brotherly Love."
As they were handed to him, he poured out the
customary libations, saying : "I strew corn upon the stone
as an emblem of Plenty, I pour wine on it as the emblem
of Cheerfulness, and I anoint it with oil as the emblem
of Comfort and Consolation. May corn, wine, and oil,
and all the necessaries of life, abound among men
throughout the world, and may the blessing of the
Supreme Architect of the Universe be upon this edifice,
and all connected with it."
Response : so mote it be.
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The implements having been handed to the M.W.G.M.,
he presented them to the Architect, saying : "The founda-
tion stone of this building being now laid, I present yon the
implements applied to it, also the plans, in fall confidence
that, as a skilful and faithful workman, you will use them
in such a manner, that the building may arise in order,
harmony and beauty, being perfected in beauty and
stiength, that it may answer every purpose for which it
is intended, to your credit and the satisfaction and honor
of those who have selected you for the work."
He also addressed the Building Committee as follows :
Having completed our work according to the ancient
usages of Freemasonry, Ave offer you our congratulations
and transfer the building to you for completion, having
no doubt that as it has happily been begun, it will be
carried on, by God's will, to a happy ending. He said
he noticed present a brother who was high in capitular
Masonry, and he would be glad were he to say a few
words.
R. E. Comp. S. B. Harman said that after what had
fallen from the M. "W. Grand Master, little remained for
him to say. He could not but congratulate them all on
that most important occasion. The temple to be erected
on that spot was to be a temple of fraternity, speaking
peace and good-will to men. The true Mason was the
embodiment of morality, virtue and honor, and thus
became a valuable member of the community. When
they considered what the day commemorated, it appeared
most appropriate ; the Dominion was a uniting of the
Provinces, and Masonry sought to unite men everywhere
in brotherly love and charity. He was but giving honor
where it was due, when he said that Hamilton had been
foremost in Masonry, and had been the birth-place of the
Grand Lodge ; and he believed that the old Barton Lodge
had records back to a time when the spot they stood upon
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in the centre of tins populous city was yet unreclaimed
from the forest. The dedication to the objects of their
Order of so noble a Temple as this was to be, was a fit
occasion for rejoicing, and he was moved to close with a
variation on one of the poet Moore's songs, which he
hoped they would be pleased to listen to.
Believe me, if all these strange symbols and signs
Which we gaze on so fondly to-night,
Contain not some moral, some precept divine,
We should banish them all from our sight.
As they always have been, so they shall be adored,
Though the world unmasonic condemn ;
For to us they much precept of virtue afford—
All our actions are measured by them.
"Tis not the mere forms of the compass and square
That to us can such pleasure impart.
No. It is the deep moral inculcated there,
Which is dear to each true Mason's heart.
A Lodge of Freemasons, where'er it may be,
Is a temple of virtue and love ;
For there is none who in thought or action may flee
From the All-seeing Eye that's above.
The M.W.G.M., before closing his duties there, observed
that he had the great pleasure of noticing a number of
American brethren present. He went on to say that our
reciprocal relations were cordial, and we exchanged many
commodities with them. He hoped we should always
live in harmony, peace, and brotherly love. Masonry
recognized neither nationality, creed, nor color, and tended
to blot out all lines. There was one thing, however, that
we could never submit to see wiped out or exchanged,
and that was the flag tb at waved above them. In response
to his call, three hearty cheers were given for the Queen.
Three for the Grand Master were called for by persons in
the assembly, and given. A photograph was then secured
by the artist of the Canadian Illustrated News, when the
procession re-formed and returned to the Masonic Hall,
escorting thither the Grand Lodge.
The Grand Lodge having been closed, the members
were escorted to the Anglo-American Hotel, where a
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magnificent spread, laid without regard to expense, in the
entire upper flat of the hotel, was in waiting. Nearly
seven hundred persons partook of diuner ; the bill of fare
was printed in blue, on white satin.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
(Sranb Joige of Canaba.
PROCEEDINGS
At the Eighteenth Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of
Canada, held in the Queen's Hall, in the city of Mon-
treal, commencing on "Wednesday the 9th day of July,
A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873.
PRESENT.
M.W. Bro. William M. Wilson, Grand Master,
On the Throne.
11 Thomas White, jr., Deputy Grand Master.
" James Bain, Grand Senior Warden.
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GRAND LODOE OF CANADA.
Y. TV. Bro. James S. Scarff,
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" « " E. K. Carpenter,
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« " « TV. S. Burnett, as
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
R. TV. Bro. James Gowans,
" " " Francis TVestlake,
" \* « H. McK. TVilson,
" " " John E. Harding,
" << " E. Mitchell,
" « " E. Kemp,
" •' " Henry Robertson,
« « " J. B. Trayes,
u « « p. Richardson,
" " lt James Reynolds,
" " " E. C. Barber,
" " " TVilliam McKenzie,
u u u ^y. N. Kennedy,
St. Clair
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TVilson
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Hamilton
Niagara
Toronto
Ontario
Prince Edward
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Montreal
Manitoba.
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GRAND REPRESENTATIYES.
M. TV. Bro. TVilliam M Wilson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Kentucky, and the Grand Orient of
St. Domingo.
R. TV. Bro. Thomas B. Harris, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Kansas, Tennessee, Missouri and
Oregon, and the Grand Orient of Lusitana,
Lisbon, Portugal.
M. TV. Bro. Thos. Douglas Harington, Representative of the
Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia & Pennsylvania.
M. TV. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, Representative of the Grand
Orient of Brazil, and the Grand Lodges of
Connecticut and Minnesota.
R. TV. Bro. Henry Macpherson, Representative of the
Grand Orient of Uruguay.
M. TV. Bro. A. Bernard, Representative of the Grand Orient
of New Grenada, and the Grand Lodge of New
Brunswick.
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M. W. Bro. "W. B. Simpson, Bepresentative of the Grand
Orient of Italy.
E. "W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, Bepresentative of the Grand Lodge
of Texas.
B. W. Bro. Thomas White, jr., Bepresentative of the Grand
Lodge of Nevada, and the Grand Orient of
France.
M. W. Bro. James Seymour, Bepresentative of the Grand
Lodge of" Mississippi.
, PAST GRAND OFFICERS.
M.W. Bro. T. D. Harington, P. G. M.
« " " W. B. Simpson,
" " " A. Bernard,
" " " A. A. Stevenson,
" " " James Seymour,
E. W. Bro. M. Gutman, P. D. D. G. M.
" « « J. Urquhart, jr.
" " " L. H. Henderson,
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" " " J. K. Kerr,
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" " " JohnE. Brooke,
" « " C. D. Macdonneil,
" " " E. Kincaid,
" « " A. G. Macdonell,
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« " " Charles Hendry,
« « " H. D. Pickel,
" " " James Moffat,
" « " Otto Klotz,
" " " John W. Murton, P. G. S. W.
« " « Allan McLean, "
" " " W. J. B. McLeod Moore, "
t< a u j£enry Macpherson, "
« " " W. A. Osgood, P. G. J. W.
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A constitutional number of Lodges being represented,
the Grand Chaplain implored a blessing from the
G. A. O. T. TT. upon all our proceedings.
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Canada was opened in §^nt|jlc <Jf0mt at 2.45
o'clock, P. M.
The Board of General Purposes, as required by the
Constitution, appointed R. W. Bro. C. D. Macdonnell,
Y. W. Bro. F. Mudge, and R. W. Bro. John Urquhart,
a Committee on the Credentials of Representatives and
Proxies from Lodges, who reported the following as being
present, viz: ,
Lodge of Antiquity, Montreal, Que.
K. W. Bro. M. Gutrnan, W. M.; Bros. A. Schmidt, S.W.; Carl
C. Bennet, J.W.; R.W. Bro. John Urquhart, jr., P.M.; V.W. Bro.
F. C. Dettmers, P.M.
Prevost Lodge, Dunham, Que.
W. Bro. E. Nelson Brown, W.M.; Bros. C. E. C. Brown, S.W.;
H. Pagnello, J.W.: W.Bros. A. D. Stevens, P.M.: Jas. Oliver, P.M.
Niagara Lodge, Niagara, Ont.
M. VT. Bro. James Seymour, Proxy.
No. 1.
No. 2.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 323
No. 3. St. John's Lodge, Kingston, Ont.
W. Bro. R. M. Horsey, P.M., Proxy ; R.W. Bros. C.D.Macdonnell,
P.M.; A. S. Kirkpatrick, P.M.; W. Bro. E. H. Parker, P.M.
No. 4. Dorchester Lodge, St. Johns', Que.
W. Bro. E. R. Smith, W.M.; Bro. Wm. Mace, J.W.; R. W. Bro.
W. A. Osgood, P. M.; V. W. Bro. Geo. H. Wilkinson, P. M.;
W. Bro. R. Douglas, P.M.
No. 5. , Sussex Lodge, Broclcville, Ont.
W.- Bro. L. DeCarle, W.M.; M. W. Bro. Wm. B. Simpson, P.M.;
W. Bro. E. J. Senkler, P.M.
No. 6. Barton Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, W.M.; Bro. Wm. Gibson, J.W.; R.W.Bro.
John W. Murton, P.M.; V. W. Bros. Benj. E. Charlton, P. M.;
Thos. 0. Macnabb, P.M.; W. T. Munday, P.M.
No. 7. Union Lodge, Grimsby, Onf.
R. W. Bro. Robert Kemp, P.M., Proxy.
No. 8. Nelson Lodge, Phillipsburg, Que.
V. W. Bro. Geo. H. Wilkinson, Proxy ; R. W. Bro. Rev. H.
Montgomery, P.M.
No. 9. Union Lodge, Napanee, Ont.
W. Bro. H. L. Geddes, W. M.
No. 10. Norfolk Lodge, Simcoe, Ont.
W. Bro. Robert Rochester, W. M.; M. W. Bro. William M.
Wilson, P. M.
No. 11. Moira Lodge, Belleville, Ont.
W. Bro. J. S. Mendell, W. M.; R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson,
P. M.; V. W. Bro. N. B. Falkiner, P.M.
No. 14. True Britons' Lodge, Perth, Ont.
W. Bros. Robert Howden, W.M.; Robert Douglas, P.M.
No. 15. St. George's Lodge, St. Catharines, Ont.
V. W. Bro. Walter Chatfield, P. M., Proxy ; W. Bro. Lucius
S. Oille, P.M.
No. 16. St. Andrew's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
W. Bro. N. Gordon Bigelow, W.M.; R.W.Bro. Jas. Bain, P.M.
No. 17. St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, Ont.
W. Bro. R, J. Winch, W.M.; R. W. Bro. W. H. Weller, P.M.
No. 18. Prince Edward's Lodge, Picion, Ont.
W. Bro. J. M. Piatt, W. M.
No. 19. St. George's Lodge, Montreal, Que.
W. Bro. John Street,W.M.; Bro. H. A. Earle/S.W.; M.W. Bros.
A. Bernard, P.M.; A. A. Stevenson, P.M.; R. W. Bros. Thos.
White, jr., P.M.; William Mackenzie, P.M.; W. Bro. Rev. E
M. Myers, P. M.
No. 20. St. John's Lodge, London, Ont.
W. Bro. William Kollymer, W.M.
324 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 21. Zetland Lodge, Montreal, Que.
W. Bros. D. Ferguson, W.M.; J. G. A. LeBlanc, P.M.
No. 22. King Solomon's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
K. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, W.M.
No. 24. St. Francis Lodge, Smith's Falls, Ont.
W. Bro. Duncan A. Fergusson,W.M.; Bro. Rich'd Locke, J.W.
No. 25. Ionic Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
R. W. Bros. R. P. Stephens, P. M., Proxv ; J. K. Kerr, P. M.:
V. W. Bro. J. F. Lash, P.M.
No. 26. Ontario Lodge, Fort Hope, Ont.
W. Bro. E. Peplow, jr., W.M.; R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, P.M.
No. 27. Strict Observance Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
Y. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, W.M.
No. 28. Mount Zion Lodge, Kemptville, Ont,
W. Bro. R. Leslie, P.M., Proxy.
No. 30. Composite Lodge, Whitby, Ont.
W. Bro. George Hopkins, "YV.M.
No. 32. Amity Lodge, Dunnville, Ont.
W. Bro. Robert Nimmo, W.M.
No."*33. Goderich Lodge, Goderich, Ont.
W. Bro. Joseph Beck, W.M.
No. 34. Thistle Lodge, Amherstburgh, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Thomas B. Harris, Proxy.
No. 35. , St John's Lodge, Cayuga, Ont.
W. Bros. John A. Hoshal, "W.M.; Joseph Hurssell, P.M.
No. 37. King Hiram Lodge, Ingersoll, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, Proxy.
No. 38. Trent Lodge, Trenton, Ont.
R. W. Bro. H. W. Delany, P.M.
No. 39. Mount Zion Lodge, Brooklin, Ont.
Bro. W. J. Murray, J.W.; W. Bro. J. P. Campbell, P.M.
No. 40. St. John's Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
Bro. Donald McPhie, S.W.; R. W. Bro. Thos. B. Harris, P.M.
No. 41. St. George's Lodge, Kingtville, Ont.
W. Bro. E. Allworth, W.M.
No. 42. St. George's Lodge, London, Ont.
R.W. Bro. F. Westlake, P.M., Proxy.
No. 43. King Solomon's Lodge, Woodstock, Ont.
V. W. Bro. James S. Scarff, W.M.
No. 44. St. Thomas Lodge, St. Thomas, Ont.
W. Bro. John Midgley, W.M.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 325
No. 45. Brant Lodge, Brantford, Ont.
W. Bro. John Bishop, W.M.; R.W. Bro. H. McK. "Wilson, P.M.;
V. W. Bro. F. Mudge, P.M.
No. 46. Wellington Lodge, Ghmtham, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. Young, W.M.; R.W. Bro. John E. Brooke, P.M.
No. 47. Great Western Lodge, Windsor, Ont.
V. W. Bro. James Gibson, P.M., Proxy.
No. 48. Madoc Lodge, Madoc, Ont.
W. Bro. J. S. Loomis, W.M.
No. 50. Consecon Lodge, Consecon, On'.
W. Bro. H. G. Whittier, W.M.
No. 52. Dalhousie Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
W. Bro. James J. Radford, W.M.
No. 53. Shefford Lodge, Waterloo, Ont.
W. Bro. D. L. Allen, W.M.
No. 54. Vaughan Lodge, Maple, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, Proxy.
No. 55. Mirickville Lodge, Mirickville, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. Wright, P.M., Proxy.
No. 56. Victoria Lodge, Sarnia, Ont.
R. W. Bro. James Gowans, W.M.
No. 58. Doric Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
W. Bro. A. Rowe, W. M.; Bros. Wm. M. Somerville, S. W.;
William Kerr, J.W.
No. 59. Corinthian Lodge, 0*#U«, Ont.
W. Bro. Geo. L. Orme, W.M.; R. W. Bro. Ed. C. Barber, P.M.
No. 61. Acacia Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
W. Bro. F. A. Gardner, W.M.; R.W. Bro. E. Mitchell, P. M.
No. 62. St. Andrew's Lodge, Caledonia, Ont.
W. Bro. D. E. Broderick, W.M.
No. 64. Kilwinning Lodge, Loudon, Ont.
Bros. John Ferguson, S.W.; C. Augt. Sippi, J.W.; V.W. Bro.
Wm. Carey, P.M.; W. Bro. H. A. Baxter, P.M.
No. 65. Rehoboam Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
, W. Bro. James B. Nixon, W.M.; Bro. William Bryan, J.W.;
R.W. Bro. Daniel Spry, P.M.; W. Bro. N. Gordon Bigelow,P.M.
No. 66. Durham Lodge, Newcastle, Ont.
W. Bro. William T. Lockhart, W.M.
No. 68. St, John's Lodge, Lngersoll, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, P.M., Proxy.
No. 69. Stirling Lodge, Stirling, Ont.
W. Bro. A. Chard, W.M.
326 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 72. Alma Lodge, Gait, Ont.
Bro. Thos. G. Blain, J.W.; V. W. Bro. W. S. Burnett, P.M.
No. 73. St. James Lodge, St. Mary's, Ont.
V. "W. Bro. H. F. Sharp, P. M., Proxy ; B. W. Bro. John E.
Harding, P. M.
No. 74. St. James Lodge, Maitland, Ont.
E. W. Bro. "W. J. B. McLeod Moore, P.M., Proxy.
No. 75. St. John's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
W. Bro. Fred J. Menet, P.M., Proxy.
No. 76. Oxford Lodge, Woodstock, Ont.
W. Bro. A. W. Francis, "W.M.
No. 79. Siincoe Lodge, Bradford, Ont.
R. "VV. Bro. Henry Bobertson, Proxy.
No. 80. Albion Lodge, Newbury, Ont.
W. Bro. W. D. McGloghlon, P. M.
No. 81. St. John's Lodge, Mt. Brydges, Ont.
W. Bro. J. M. Banghart, Proxy.
No. 82. St. John's Lodge, Paris, Ont.
Y. TV. Bro. W. S. Martin, "W.M.
No. 83. Beaver Lodge, Strathroy, Ont.
W. Bro. W. G. Yanstaden, P.M.
No. 84. Clinton Lodge, Clinton, Ont.
W. Bro. D. McG. Malloch, W.M.
No. 85. Rising Sun Lodge, Farmersville, Oni.
"W. Bro. W. H. Giles, P.M., Proxy.
No. 86. Wilson Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
V. W. Bro. William H. Archer, P.M., Proxy.
No. 87. Markham Union Lodge, Markham, Ont.
"W. Bro. James Speight, W. M.
No. 88. St. George's Lodge, Oioen Sound, Ont.
R. W, Bro. H. Macpherson, P.M., Proxy.
No. 90. Manito Lodge, Collingwood, Ont.
V. "W. Bro. John Nettleton, P. M., Proxy ; R. W; Bro. Henry
Bobertson, P.M.; V. W. Bro. E. B. Carpenter, P.M.
No. 91. Colborne Lodge, Colborne, Ont.
W. Bro. J. J. Campbell, W.M.
NO. 92. Cataraqui Lodge, Kingston, Ont.
"W. Bro. Henry S. Minnes, W.M.; Bro. Edw. S. Boyden, S.W.
No. 93. Northern Light Lodge, Kincardine, Ont.
R. W. Bro. John E. Harding, Proxy.
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No, 94. St. Mark's Lodge, Port Stanley, Ont.
R. W. Bro. F. Westlake, Proxy.
No. 96. Corinthian Lodge, Barrie, Ont.
Bros. J. E. Rawson, S.W.; R. King, J.W.
No. 97. Sharon Lodge, Sharon, Ont.
W. Bro. A. T. Doan, W.M".
No. 98. True Blue Lodge, Albion, Ont.
Bro. George Chanter, Proxy.
No. 99. Tuscan Lodge, Newmarke', Ont.
Bro. W. H. Bowden, J.W.
No. 100. Valley Lodge, Dundu, Ont.
Bro. H. C. Gwyn, S.W.
No. 101. Corinthian Lodge, Peterboro', Ont.
W. Bro. Walter Beal, W.M.; R. W. Bro. R. Kincaid, P.M.
No. 103. Maple Leaf Lodge, St. Catharines, Ont.
Bro. John B. Somerset, S.W.; M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, P.M.
No. 105. St, Mark's Lodge, Drummondville, Ont.
W. Bro. Samuel Smith, Proxy.
No. 106. Burford Lodge, Burford, Ont.
R. W. Bro H. McK. Wilson, Proxy ; V. W. Bro. Frederick
Mudge. P.M.
No. 107. St. Paul's Lodge, Lambeth, Ont.
W. Bros. J. M. Banghart, Proxy ; D. B. Burch, P.M.; James
O'Connor, P.M.; H. A. Baxter. P.M.
No. 108. Blenheim Lodge, Drumbo, Ont.
Y. W. Bro. James S. Scarff, Proxy.
No. 109. jllbion Lodge, Harrowsmith, Ont.
W. Bro. F. Dupuis, P.M., Proxy.
No. 110. Central Lodge, Prescott, Ont.
W. Bro. John Satchell,W.lI.; Bro. D. L. Fell, J. W.; R.W. Bro.
James Reynolds, P.M.
No. 111. Morpeth Lodge, Ridgeiown, Ont.
W. Bro. David H. Bedford, W.M.
No. 113. Wilson Lodge, Waterford, Ont.
W. Bro. Aaron Mcllichael, W.M.
No. 114. Hope Lodge, Port Hope, Ont.
R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, Proxy.
No. 115. Ivy Lodge, Beamsville, Ont.
W. Bro. George Walker, W.M.; R.W. Bro. Robt. Kemp, P.M.
No. 116. Cassia Lodge, Widder, Ont.
W. Bro. G. W. Holwell, W.M.
328 GRAND ^ODGE OF CANADA.
No. 118. Union Lodje, Schomberg, Ont.
B. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, Proxy.
No. 119. Maple Leaf Lodge, Bath, Ont.
Bro. Jesse Amey, J.W.
No. 120. Warren Lodge, Finga\ Ont.
W. Bro. Malcolm Campbell, W.M.
No. 121. Doric Lodge, Brantford, Ont.
Bros. W. M. Masterson, B.W.; J. S. Hamilton, J.W.
No. 122. Renfrew Lodge, Renfrew, Ont.
W. Bro. T. B. Muir, W.M.
No. 123. The Belleville Lodge, Belleville, Ont.
W. Bro. James Smitb, W. M.; Bro. Jobn McKeown, S. W.;
B. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, P.M.
No. 125. Cornwall Lodge, Cornwall, Ont.
W. Bro. R. W. Macfarlane, W.M ; Bro. William Hill, J.W.;
W. Bro. Henry W. Weber, P.M.
No. 127. Franck Lodge, Frankjord, Ont.
R. W. Bro. H. W. Delany, Proxy.
No. 128. Pembroke Lodge, Pembroke, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. H. Supple, W.M.; Bro. Andrew Irving, jr., S.W.;
W. Bro. S. E. Mitchell, P.M.; V. W. Bro. W.'B. White, P.M.
No. 129. The Rising Sun Lodge, Aurora, Ont.
W. Bro. Frederick W. Strange, W.M.
No. 130. Yamaska Lodge, Granby, Que.
W. Bro. J. H. Bartlett, W.M.
No. 131. St. Lawrence Lodge, Southampton, Ont.
W. Bro. James G. Cooper, Proxy.
No. 133. Lebanon Forest Lolge, Exeter, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Jobn E. Harding, Proxy.
No. 135. St. Clair Lodge, Milton, Ont.
R. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, Proxy.
No. 136. Richardson Lodge, Stoufville, Ont.
W. Bro. G. R. Vanzant, P.M.
No. 137. Pythagoras Lodge, Meiford, On'.
R. W. Bro. H. Macpherson, Proxy.
No. 139. Lebanon Lodge, Oshawa, Ont.
W. Bro. M. Gilbranson, W.M.; V.W. Bro. John Boyd, P.M.
No. 140. Malahide Lodge, Aylmer, Ont.
V. W. Bro. William Carey, Proxy.
No. 142. Excelsior Lodge, Morrisburg, Ont.
R. W. Bro. A. G. Macdonell, W.M.; W. Bro. S. B. Fell, P. M.
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No. 143. Friendly Brothers'1 Lodge, Iroquois, Ont.
Bro. David Fink, S.W.; W. Bro. James Stephenson, P.M.
No. 144. Tecumseh Lodge, Stratford, Out.
W. Bro. Charles Paickert, W.M.
No. 145. J. B. Hall Lodge, Millbrook, Ont.
E. W. Bro. C. D. Macdonnell, Proxy.
No. 146. Prince of Wales Lodge, Newburg, Ont.
W. Bro. Peter Johnston. W. M.; Bro. W. H. Miller, J. W.;
W. Bro. Thos. Scott, P.M.
No. 147. Mississippi Lodge, Almonte, Ont.
E.W. Bro. Wni. Mostyn,W.M.; W.Bro. Peter McDougall, P.M.
No. 148. Civil Service Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
W.Bro. N. W. McLean,W.M.; M.W. Bro. T. D.Harington, P.M.
No. 149. Erie Lodge, Port Dover, Ont.
W. Bro. Silas Hoover, W.M.
No. 151. The Grand River Lodge, Berlin, Ont.
W. Bro. Adam Murray, W. M.; Bros. Charles 0. Sizer, S. W.;
Wm. Hendry, J.W.; R. W. Bro. Charles Hendry, P.M.
No. 154. - Irving Lodge, Lucan, Ont.
W. Bro. James Sutton, W. M.
No. 155. Peterboro' Lodge, Peterboro, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. Cameron. W.M.; V. W.Bro. J. E. Ormond, P. M.
No. 156. York Lodge, Davisville, On'.
W. Bro. William Norris, W.M.
No. 157. Simpson Lodge, Newboid1, Ont.
W. Bro. E. H. Preston, W.M.
No. 158. Alexandra Lodge, Oil Springs, Ont.
W. Bro. David Trotter, Proxy.
No. 161. Percy Lodge, Warkworth, Ont.
W. Bro. W. T. Wiggins, W.M.
No. 162. Forest Lodge, Wroxeter, Ont.
W. Bro. Jno. S. Tennant, W.M.
No. 163. Browne Lodge, Brigham, Que.
W. Bros. James A. Hill, W.M.; Charles Brown, P.M.
No. 164. Star in the East Lodge, Wellington, Ont.
W. Bro. J. M. Piatt, Proxy.
No. 165. Burlington Lodge, Wellington Square, Ont.
E. W. Bro. Thos. B. Harris, Proxy.
No. 169. Macnab Lodge, Port Colborne, Ont.
W. Bro. J. B. Neff, P.M., Proxy.
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No. 170. Britannia -Lodge, Seaforth, Ont.
W. Bro. James H. Benson, W. M.
No. 172. Ayr Lodge, Ayr, Ont.
V. W. Bro. W. S. Burnett, Proxy.
No. 173. Victoria Lodge, Montreal, Que.
V. W. Bro. William Nivin, W.M.; Bro. J. E. Thomson, S.W.;
W. Bro. F. W. Campbell, P.M.
No. 174. Walsingham Lodge, Port Rowan, Ont.
E. W. Bro. Chauncey Bennett, P.M., Proxy.
No. 177. The Builders Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
W. Bros. E. B. Butterworth, W.M.; David Wilson, P. M.
No. 178. Plattsville Lodge, JPlatlsville, Ont.
W. Bro. F. Butcher, W. M.
No. 179. Bothwell Lodge, Bolkuell, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm, Carruthers, Proxy.
No. 180. Speed Lodge, Guelph, Ont.
W. Bro. W. D. Hepburn, W.M.
No. 181. Oriental Lodge, Port Burwell, Ont.
E. W. Bro. C. Bennett, Proxy.
No. 184. Old Light Lodge, Lucknow, Ont.
W. Bro. John S. Tennant, P. M., Proxy.
No. 185. Enniskillen Lodge, York, Ont.
W. Bro. E. A. Weir, W.M.
No. 186. Planlagenet Lodge, Plantagenel, Ont.
Bro. Wm. Story, S.W.; W. Bro. W. A. Chamberlain, P.M.
No. 187. Royal Canadian Lodge, Sweetsburg, Que.
W.Bro. H. P. Newell,W.M.: Bro. Chas. Euiter, J.W.; E.W.Bro.
H. D. Pickel, P.M.; W. Bro. M. A. Pickel, P.M.
No. 189. Filius Vidua Lodge, Adolphustown, Ont.
W. Bro. Peter D. Davis, W.M.
No.. 190. Belmont Lodge, Belmont, Ont.
W. Bro. James O'Connor, Proxy.
No. 192. Orillia Lodge, Orillia, Ont.
W. Bro. T. S. Atkinson, W.M.
No. 193. Scotland Lodge, Scotland, Ont.
V. W. Bro. F. Mudge, P.M., Proxy.
No. 194. Petrolia Lodge, Pctrolia, Ont.
W. Bro. John Sinclair, W.M.
No. 195. The Tuscan Lodge, London, Ont.
V. W. Bro. Wm. Carey, Proxy ; E. W. Bro. Jas. Moffat, P.M.;
Y. W. Bro. E. Lewis, P.M.
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No. 196. Madawaska Lodge, Arnprior, Ont.
W. Bro. W. H. Supple, Proxy.
No. 197. Sangeen Lodge, Wolkerlon, Ont.
W. Bro. James G. Cooper, W.M.
No. 198. White Oak Lodge, Oakville, Ont.
W. Bro. William Robertson, P.M., Proxy.
No. 200. St. Alban's Lodge, Mount Forest, Ont.
W. Bros. John McLaren, W.M.; W. W. Winfield, P.M.
No. 201. Leeds Lodge, Gananoque, Ont.
W. Bros. W. B. Caroll, P.M., Proxy ; James Hayward, P.M.
No. 202. Mount Royal I^odge, 3Iontreal, Que.
Bro. J. Douglas, S.W.; V. W. Bro. P. McTavish, P.M.
No. 203. Lrvine Lodge, Elora, Ont.
W. Bro. F. Dalby, W.M.
No. 205. New Dominicn Lo'ige, New Hamburg, Oat.
W. Bros. William Morton, W.M.; John Moran, P.M.
No. 207. Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster, Ont.
Bro. A. Falkner, J.W.; W. Bros. A. McGregor, P.M., J. W.
McEdward, P.M.
No. 209a. St. John's Lodge, London, Ont.
W. Bro. W. S. Smith, P.M.
No. 209. Evergreen Lodge, Lanark, On'.
W. Bro. Eobert Howden, Proxy.
No. 210. Ilawkesbury Lodge, Ilawkesbury, Ont.
Bro. Edward C. Wade, S.W.; W. Bro. J. W. Crate, P.M.
No. 212. Elysian Lodge, Garden Island.
Bro. H. O. Hitchcock, J.W.
Jfo. 213. Dominion Lodge, Ridgcioay, Ont.
Bro. W. W. Hume, J.W.
No. 214. Craig Lodge, Ailsa Craig, Ont.
W. Bro. J. M. Banghart, Proxy.
No. 215. Lake Lodge, Ameliasburg, Ont.
K. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, Proxy.
No. 216. Harris Lodge, Orangeville, Ont.
R. W. Bro. T. B. Harris, Proxy.
No. 218. Stevenson Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
W. Bro. J. G. Burns, W.M.; Bro. George Chanter, S.W.
No. 220. Zeredatha Lodge, Uxbridge, Ont.
W. Bro. James J. Hillary, P.M.
No. 222. Marmora Lodge, Marmora, Ont.
W. Bro. J. F. Purdy, W.M.
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No. 226. Mount Morialt Lodge, Montreal, Que.
W. Bros. John McLean, W.M.; W. McCoy, P.M.
No. 227, Sutton Lodge, Sutton Flatts, Que.
V. W. Bro. E. Eacicot, Proxy.
No. 228. Prince Arthur Ledge, Odessa, Ont.
Bro. A. P. Booth, S.W.
No. 229. Ionic Lodge, Brcmp'on, Ont.
Bro. J. P. Clark, S.W.
No. 232. Cameron Lodge, Wallacelown, Ont.
W. Bro. A. Hayden, Proxy.
No. 233. Boric Lodge, Park Hill, Ont.
W. Bro. H. A. Baxter, Proxy,
No. 234. Beaver Lodge, Clarksburg, Ont.
K. W. Bro. H. Macpherson, Proxy.
No. 236. Manitoba Lodge, Bondhead, Ont.
W. Bro. James St. Clair, W.M.
No. 238. Havelock Lodge, Watford, Ont.
B. W. Bro. James Gowans, Proxy.
No. 240. Prince Rupert's Lodge, Winnipeg, Man.
E. W. Bro. "Wm. N. Kennedy, P.M.
No. 241. Quinte Lodge, Shannonville, Ont.
W. Bro. S. S, Lazier, W.M,
No. 243. St. George Lodge, St. George, Ont.
E. W. Bro, H. McK, Wilson, Proxy.
No. 244. Lisgar Lodge, Mapleton, Man.
Bro, S. L, Bedson, S.W.
No. 245. Tecumseh Lodge, Thamesville, Ont.
W. Bro, David H. Bedford, Proxy.
No. 246. Union of Strict Observance Lodge, Montreal, Que.
W, Bro. J. C. Thurston, W.M,; Bros. Joseph Mitchell, S.W.
John H. Jones, J.W.
No. 247. Ashlar Lodge, Yorkville, Ont.
W. Bro. T. F. Blackwood, W.M.
No. 248. Eureka Lodge, Pakenham. Ont.
W. Bro. John W. Pickup, W.M.
No, 249. Caledonian Lodge, Angus, Ont.
W. Bro. S. B. Fisk, W.M.; Bro. John McKimmie, S.W,
No. 253. Minden Lodge, Kingston, Ont.
W. Bro. Samuel Wood, W.M.; Bros. D. McTavish, S.W.:
J. M. Pollock, J.W.
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No. 254. Clifton Lodge, Clifton, Ont.
W. Bro. Samuel Smith, W.H.
No. 255. Sydenham Lodge, Dresden, Ont.
V. W. Bro. Thos. C. Macnabb, P.M., Proxy.
No. 256. Farran's Point Lodge, Farran's Point, Ont.
W. Bro. Charles A. Summers, W.M.; Bro, John Dennenay,
J.W.; W. Bro. Charles F. H. Forbes, P.M.
No. 257. Gait Lodge, Gait, Ont.
Bro. Wm. Elliot, S.W.
No. 258. Guelph Lodge, Guelph, Ont.
W. Bros. Wm. J. Paterson, W.M.; Hugh Walker, P.M.
No. 260. Washington Lodge, Petrolia, Cnt.
W. Bro. David Trotten, W.M.
No. 262. Harriston Lodge, Ilarrision, O.it.
W. Bro. W. W. Winfield, Proxy.
No. 264. Chaudiere Lodge, Ottawa, 0.,t.
W. Bro. Wm. H. Timbers, W.M.
No. 265. Patterson Lodge, Concord, Ont.
R. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, Proxy.
No. 266. Northern Light Lodge, Siayner, Ont.
Y/W. Bro. John Nettleton, Proxy.
No. 267. Parthenon Lodge, Chatham, Ont.
W. Bros. W. H. Ballard, W.M.; A. D. Bogart, P.M.
No. 268. Verulam lodge, Bobcaygeon, Ont.
W. Bro. John Kennedy, W.M.
No. 269. Brougham Union Lodge, Brougham, Ont.
W. Bro. D. W. Furrier, W.M.
No. 270. Cedar Lodge, Oshaioa, Ont.
W. Bro. Philip Taylor, W.M.
No. 272. Seymour Lodge, Ancaster, Ont.
E. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, Proxy.
No. 274. Kent Lodge, Blenheim, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. Carruthers, P.M.
No. 275. Pontiac Lodge, Onslow, Ont.
R. W. Bro. E. C. Barber, Proxy.
No. 277. Seymour Lodge, Port Dalhcusie, Ont.
M. W. Bro. James Seymour, Proxy.
No. 278. Mystic Lodge, Roslin, Ont.
W. Bro. E. B. Fralick, W.M.
No. 279. New Hope Lodge, Hefpeler, Ont.
Y. W. Bro. W. S. Burnett, Proxy.
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No. 280. Mount Sinai Lodge, Napanee, Ont.
W. Bro. D. H. Preston, W.M.; Bro. A. S. Harfc, S.W.; R. W.
Bro. Fred Bichardson, P.M.
No. 281. Thome Lodge, Holland Landing, Ont.
W. Bro. Ales. Williams, W.M.
No. 282. Lome Lodge, Glencoe, Ont.
W. Bro. Wm. Hayden, W.M.
No. 283. Eureka Lodge, Belleville, Ont.
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, P.M.
No. 285. Seven Star Lodge, Allislon, Ont.
W. Bro. J. St. Clair, Proxy.
Wingham Lodge, Wingham, Ont.
W. Bro. J. E. Tamlyn, W.M.
Shuniah Lodge, Prince Arthurs Landing.
R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, Acting for.
Doric Lodge, Lobo, Ont.
W. Bro. J. M. Banghart, Acting for.
Leamington Lodge, Leamington, Ont.
W. Bro. E. Allworth, Acting for.
Dufferin Lodge, West Flamboro, Ont.
Bros. Alfred Jones, S.W.; W. J. Miller, J.W.
Conestogo Lodge, Drayton, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Charles Hendry, W.M.
Temple Lodge, St. Catharines, Ont.
W. Bro. Lucius S. Oille, W.M.
Preston Lodge, Preston, Ont.
R. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, W.M.
Eddy Lodge, Hull, Que.
W. Bro. Wm. H. Timbers, Acting for.
Victoria Lodge, Centreville, Ont.
W. Bro. W. H. Miller, W.M.
Mount Olivet Lodge, Thomdale, Ont.
W. Bro. Richard Mills, W.M.
On motion, the report of the committee on Credentials
was received and adopted.
The M. W. Grand Master, granted permission for the
admission of all Master Masons in good standing as
visitors.
The Grand Secretary read the rules and regulations for
the government of Grand Lodge, during time of business.
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The Grand Secretary commenced reading the minutes
of proceedings at the last Annual Communication, when
It was moved by K.W. Bro. Thos. White, jr., seconded
by R. W. Bro. Wm. Mackenzie, and
Kesolved, — That the minutes of the proceedings of Grand Lodge at
its Seventeenth Annual Communication, held at the city of Hamilton,
on the 10th and 11th days of July. A. D. 1872, having been printed, and
copies thereof forwarded to the Subordinate Lodges, the same be consid-
ered as read and now confirmed.
The Grand Secretary read the minutes of a Special
Communication, held at the city of Hamilton, on the
1st day of July, A. D. 1873, for the purpose of laying the
corner stone of the new- Masonic Hall.
It was moved by H.TV. Bro. F. Westlake, seconded by
E. "W". Bro. James Reynolds, and
Kesolved, — That the minutes of the Special Communication, held at
the city of Hamilton, just read be confirmed.
The M. W. Grand Master delivered the following
address to the brethren assembled in Grand Communi-
cation.
ADDBESS.
Brethren of Grand Lodge :
It gives me great pleasure again to meet the representa-
tives of our Lodges in this, our Eighteenth Annual Commu-
nication. The practice of delivering an address from the '
chair, introduced by myself at our first meeting, followed
the example set us by our sister Grand Lodges in the United
States, and has ever since been adhered to by the distin-
guished brethren who have so ably discharged the duties of
Grand Master in this jurisdiction. In the early period of
the existence of our Grand Lodge, matters of government,
points of masonic law, our relations with the masonic world
in general, and with other Grand Bodies in particular,
together with innumerable matters of detail, afforded ample
scope for consideration and discussion ; these, however, are
now well understood and satisfactorily settled, and it appears
to me that the '-'annual address" is now only useful as placing
upon record the masonic incidents of the past year, and for
bringing under the notice of Grand Lodge such topics as
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may be considered worthy of especial consideration, or as
requiring future legislation. Acting upon this view, and
declining to take advantage of my position to read you a
lecture on Masonry, I shall confine myself to a brief detail
of the masonic events which have transpired since my re-
election, after which I will introduce such matters as seem
to me requiring your consideration.
My attention having been directed to a certain resolution
adopted by the Grand Lodge of Vermont at their last annual
meeting, which instructed their Grand Master that in the
event of this Grand Lodge not having withdrawn all claims
to jurisdiction over the Province of Quebec, at our Annual
Communication in July last, it would be her duty to issue
circulars to the different Grand Lodges and to their own
subordinate Lodges, notifying them that all masonic inter-
course had been suspended between us. Feeling that this
most unfriendly and dictatorial act of the Grand Lodge of
Vermont required prompt action on my own part as your
Grand Master, I at once issued the following edict :
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
To all to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting :
Whereas, Official information has reached us this day, that at the last
Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Yermont,
the following resolution was adopted, viz.:
"Whereas, the Grand Lodge of Canada still refuses recognition of
the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and is asserting jurisdiction over
Lodges located in the Province of Quebec j and
"Whereas, Such assertion of jurisdiction violates the well-settled
principles of masonic law, applicable to such cases ; therefore
"Besolved, That the Grand Master is hereby instructed (unless the
Grand Lodge of Canada, at its next session, withdraws from and
ceases to assert any jurisdiction over any Lodge or Masons in the
Province of Quebec) to issue circulars to the different Grand
Lodges, as well as to the subordinate Lodges of this State, that
the Grand Lodge of Vermont and its subordinates have suspended
all masonic intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Canada and
Masons under its jurisdiction, until the wrong is made right."
And Whereas, The Grand Lodge of Canada, since its establishment in
October, 1855, has claimed and exercised exclusive masonic jurisdiction
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and authority over the Provinces of Ontario and Quehec, which claims
to masonic sovereignty have been recognized and admitted, not only by
the Masons of Quebec and the Grand Lodge of Vermont, but also by the
Grand Lodges in every quarter of the globe ; and
Whereas, While we readily admit the rigid that our sister Grand
Lodges have (in accordance with their knowledge of the facts and of
masonic law) to recognize and establish friendly relations with any body
of Masons whom they may deem worthy of that honor, we at the same
time most emphatically deny the right of any Grand Lodge to dictate to
us as to the course we should follow in such cases ; and we therefore at
once indignantly repel the attempt thus made by the Grand Lodge of
Vermont to coerce this Grand Body into the recognition of a body of
Masons who, without the assent of this Grand Lodge, and in contempt
of all masonic law and precedent, have thus attempted to wrest from us
a portion of our lawful territory and authority. The Grand Lodge of
Canada, while jealous of her own honor, and careful at all times not to
encroach upon the rights or prerogatives of others, will permit no inter-
ference, and will submit to no dictation from any quarter whatever.
Now, therefore, for the reasons above stated, and by virtue of the
power vested in us as Grand Master, we do hereby order and direct that
all official correspondence and communication between this Grand
Lodge and the Grand Lodge of the State of Vermont shall now cease
and terminate ; and we do hereby charge and command all our worship-
ful and loving brethren within our jurisdiction to refuse admission into
our Lodges, and to hold no masonic communication with, any Mason
hailing from the jurisdiction of the said Grand Lodge of Vermont. We
also further order and direct that this Edict shall remain in full force
and effect until the Grand Lodge of Vermont shall rescind the unfriendly
and unjustifiable resolution above recited.
Done and passed at the office of the Grand Master, at Simcoe, this
24th day of October, A. D. 1872.
WM. M. WILSON,
Grand Master.
This was promptly followed by a characteristic letter from
our M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, resigning his position as
representative of the Grand Lodge of Vermont near this
Grand Lodge, a copy of which will be found in the appendix
hereto, and also as a necessary sequence by the withdrawal
of the credentials of our representative near the Grand Lodge
of Vermont. While I regret the necessity of these pro-
ceedings, I entertain no doubt of your unanimous approval.
In February last I received a letter from the Grand
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Secretary cf the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, informing me
that his Grand Lodge had passed a resolution withdrawing
their representative in this Grand Lodge, in consequence of
what they conceive to he an antagonistic feeling on our part,
as shown by the continuation of friendly relations with the
Grand Orient of France, and as a necessary sequence to this
action, our E. W. Bro. J. C. Batchelor, M. D., at that Grand
Lodge, has tendered to me his resignation.
It appears to me that the Grand Lodge of Louisiana has
misapprehended our action in this matter. The Grand Lodge
of Canada has for the past ten years been in fraternal com-
munication with the Grand Orient of France, and the formal
exchange of representatives, although delayed, was made
without the slightest reference to, or thought of, the diffi-
culties which had sprung up between these Grand Bodies.
With reference to the point at issue between the Grand
Lodges of France and Louisiana, I must say that my sympa-
thies are entirely with our sister Grand Lodge of Louisiana,
but I fail to see that this Grand Lodge is called upon on that
account to suspend friendly relations with a sister Grand
Lodge.
I directed the Grand Secretary to acknowledge the receipt
of B. W. Bro. J. C. Batchelor' s letter, and while regretting
the action of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in this matter,
to thank B. W. Bro. Batchelor for his valuable services
rendered on behalf of the Order and more particularly to
this Grand Lodge, and to unite with him in the expression
of the hope, that at no distant day the two Grand Bodies
would be again on terms of friendly intercourse and the
reciprocal exchange of masonic courtesies.
I have to announce for your information, that our B. W.
Bro. Wm. H. Fraser having ceased to reside in the State of
Wisconsin, resigned his position as our representative to
that Grand Body, and I had much pleasure in appointing as
his successor, our B. W. Bro. Charles Kahn, who has become
a resident of that State. B.W. Bro. Fraser has since received
his credentials from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
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of Wisconsin, as their representative near this Grand Lodge,
and will doubtless present them during the present session.
I have also been notified that our E.W. Bro. Hugh A. Mackay
has been appointed grand representative of the Grand Lodge
of Michigan to this Grand Lodge, and entertain no doubt
but that both of them will be received in their position as
representatives of the respective Grand Lodges which they
now represent, and I recommend that the rank of a Past
Grand Registrar be conferred on these R. W. Brethren.
I had also much pleasure in appointing our R. W. Bro.
Dr. Lorenzo Montafar, 33°, Secretary of State of the Republic
of Costa Rica, as our representative near the Grand Orient
of Central America, and have since received and accepted
credentials from that Most Worshipful Body as their repre-
sentative to this Grand Lodge.
On the 13th of November last, 1 had the pleasure of dedi-
cating a new Hall at Windsor, occupied by Great Western
Lodge, No. 47. I had appointed the following day for a
similar ceremony at Chatham, but was prevented by sickness
from arriving in time to take part in the dedication. The
ceremony, however, was ably performed by the R. W. the
D. D. G. M. of that masonic district. I had the pleasure of
inspecting the new Lodge room at this place, with which,
and the hall at Windsor, I was extremely pleased.
In March last, I dedicated to Masonry a beautiful Hall at
Pembroke, (upon which occasion I was the recipient of a
very gratifying address), and also one at the city of Ottawa,
on both these occasions large numbers of the fraternity
attended.
On the 3rd of June last, I dedicated a new Hall erected
for the use of Beaver Lodge, No. 83, at Strathroy.
The corner stone of an Episcopal Methodist Church was
laid with masonic ceremonies at Colbrook, on which occasion
I was ably represented by R. W. Bro. Richardson, the D. D.
G. M. of Prince Edward District.
The corner stone of the Protestant Hospital at Ottawa,
was by permission, laid with masonic ceremonies on the
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ICth of May last, by E. W. Bro. T. White, D.G.M., on which
occasion the ceremony was graced by the presence of Hi*
Excellency the Earl of Dufferin, the Govenor-General of the
Dominion, who assisted in the work.
On the 28th of May last, I laid the corner stone of a new
Masonic Hall, for the use of York Lodge, No. 156, at
Eglinton.
On the 1st of July, the corner stone of a Presbyterian
Church was laid at Mount Forest, by permission, by the
W. M. of St. Alban's Lodge, No. 200.
M. W. Bro. Simpson, P. G. M., kindly officiated for me by
special dispensation on the 1st of July, by laying the corner
stone of an Episcopal Church at Napanee.
And on the same day I laid the corner stone of a new
Masonic Hall at Hamilton, for which a special Grand Lodge
was convened. The attendance of Masons from various
parts of Ontario was very large, about 800, and it is
estimated that from six to eight thousand persons were
present at the ceremony. For a full and correct account of
the proceedings. I refer you to the papers of the day. The
preliminary arrangements were admirably made by our
K, W. Bro. the Grand Secretary, ably assisted by the Presi-
dent and Directors of tho Masonic Building Association.
It is generally admitted to have been the most successful
masonic demonstration ever made in Canada. I hope that
in the proposed masonic temple, a suitable suit of chambers
will be reserved for the office of our Grand Secretary.
On the 20th of February last, I spent a very pleasant
evening with our Toronto brethren, at a conversazione, upon
which occasion I took advantage of the large gathering of
Masons, to present, on behalf of this Grand Lodge, the
testimonial voted at our last meeting to M."W. Bro. Seymour.
For a full account of this most interesting meeting, and for
copies of the very flattering addresses presented to me, on
that occasion, I refer you to the pages of the Craftsman.
On the 27th of May last, I paid an official visit to Ashlar
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Lodge, No. 247, Yorkville, and had the pleasure of witnessing
an admirable exemplification of correct working.
The receptions accorded to me on my official visits during
the past year were most cordial ; and I shall never forget
the generous hospitality and the warm greetings I received
from my brethren in the various localities I visited. When
on my way to visit Pembroke Lodge, I was met at Eenfrew
by W. Bros. Supple and "White, who had brought a sleigh
upwards of forty miles to convey me in comfort to Pembroke;
and on my return the same thoughtful kindness was
repeated.
On the 16th of September last, I received a letter from
M. W. Bro. D. C. Cregier, President of the Masonic Board
of Belief, of Chicago, covering a draft on New York for
§994, which he explained was the share, pro rata, of unex-
pended funds contributed by the Masons in Canada in aid of
the fund raised for the relief of those Masons who had
suffered from the great fire at Chicago, in October last, and
in the acknowledgment of which contribution from our
Grand Lodge, M. "W". Bro. Cregier, writing to our M.W. Bro.
Seymour on the 14th October, 1871, says: — "May God bless
you and yours, and enable us to repay by lasting gratitude,
if not in kind and coin, your generous bounty." The draft
was at once handed over by mo to the Grand Treasurer,
and the receipt of it acknowledged in suitable terms. As
the correspondence was published at the time, I need not
further refer to the matter at present, than to repeat what
I expressed in my reply, "that the action of the committee
in returning funds not required for the purposes for which
they were contributed, would ever afterwards be cited as a
noble precedent for future guidance in all similar cases."
I regret to inform Grand Lodge that the room occupied
by Shuniah Lodge, U. D., at Prince Arthur's Landing, at
Thunder Bay, has been destroyed by fire, by which calamity
our brethren lost their dispensation, jewels, and furniture.
I directed that a duplicate dispensation should be issued to
them free of charge, and recommend a grant of $50 in
money to assist them in refurnishing.
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A number of dispensations have been issued to enable
brethren to appear clothed as Masons at balls and festivals ;
and several also to authorize the initiation of candidates
who resided without the jurisdiction of the Lodges interested.
I received a petition for a new lodge at Orillia, and also
for one at St. Thomas, and, as neither of them had received
a recommendation from the nearest Lodge, I declined
granting the dispensations asked for, and refer the matter
to Grand Lodge.
During the year I have granted Dispensations for the
formation of fifteen new Lodges, a list of which I append :
Sept. 7, 1872, Wingham, held at Wingham, Ont.
Sept. 13, 1872, Shuniah, held al Prince Arthur's Landing,
Lake Superior.
Sept. 19, 1872, Ancient Landmark, held at Winnipeg,
Manitoba.
Nov. 18, 1872, Doric, held at Lobo, Ont.
Dec. 30, 1872, Leamington, held at Leamington, Ont.
Dec. 31, 1872, Dufferin, held at West Flamboro, Ont.
Jan. 21, 1873, Eoberston, held at Nobleton, Ont.
Feb. 17, 1873, The Koyal Solomon Mother Lodge, held at
Jerusalem, Palestine, (warranted.)
Feb. 27, 1873, Moore, held at Mooretown, Ont.
March 18, 1873, Conestogo, held at Drayton, Ont.
March 27, 1873, Temple, held at St. Catharines, Ont.
April 24. 1873, Preston, held at Preston, Ont.
April 26, 1873, Eddy, held at Hull, Co., Ottawa.
May 10, 1873, Victoria, held at Centreville, Ont.
May 30, 1873, Mount Olivet, held at Thorndale, Ont.
I regret to announce that our friendly relations with the
Grand Lodge of Illinois have been interrupted in conse-
quence of a certain resolution adopted by that Most
Worshipful Body, at their last Annual Communication,
which I regarded as of a most unfriendly and dictatorial
character towards this Grand Lodge. The correspondence
which followed this act has, by my direction, been published
and circulated, and it will now devolve upon you to express
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your opinion upon the whole question at issue, and to take
such further action in the matter as you may consider
requisite and necessary.
The report of our efficient and most trustworthy Grand
Treasurer will he submitted for your inspection during the
present session. I notice that on the 1st day of July instant,
the financial position of Grand Lodge is as follows : —
Grand Lodge funds in Stocks, Debentures and
Bank deposit $47,325 24
Asylum Fund 6,193 66
$53,518 90
Complaints at the instance of Plantagenet Lodge, jSo. 186,
of irregularities and improper conduct on the part of the
officers and members of St. John's Lodge, No. 159, Irish
Register, L'Orignal, have been received, and have been
forwarded to the Grand Lodge of Ireland for the considera-
tion of that Most "Worshipful Body, with our request that the
matter might receive their earliest attention. A reply has
just been received, from which it appears to me that the
Grand Lodge of Ireland has not been sufficiently informed
as to all the matters complained of; and I now place it on
record, so that it may not be lost sight of by my successor.
The reports which will be submitted during the present
session by the District Deputy Grand Masters, will give you
ample information as to the condition of Masonry in this
jurisdiction ; and it affords me much pleasure to announce
that, so far as I am able to judge from my own personal
observation, it is most satisfactory and cheering. The
laudable efforts made during the past year by those in
authority, to instruct the brethren in the ritual sanctioned
by the Grand Lodge for the efficient working of a Lodge,
and in the elucidation of interesting points of masonic law,
by opening in- various localities general Lodges of Instruc-
tion, have been most successful, and is most creditable to
those distinguished brethren who have thus devoted their
time and knowledge towards the general improvement of
the craft. In December last I received a letter from our
344 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
E. W. Bro. the D. D. G. M. of the Wellington District,
announcing that in consequence of ill health he was unable
to perform the duties of his office, and fearing that the craft
might suffer, tendered his resignation. As provided for by
the constitution, I requested the Grand Eegistrar to take
temporary charge of the District until our B, W. Brother
sufficiently restored to health to resume his duties.
The address to our Illustrious Brother H. E. H. the Prince
of "Wales, ordered at our last Annual Communication, was
most beautifully engrossed and forwarded under cover to
E. W. Bro. Lord DeTabley, our grand representative near
the Grand Lodge of England, who presented it to His Eoyal
Highness, and transmitted to me the following gracious
reply :
Saxdrikghah, Kixgs Lynn, Nov. 4, 1872.
General Sir William Knolleys is desired by the Prince of "Wales to
acknowledge the receipt of an address from the officers and members of
the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, conveying
their warm congratulations on his Royal Highness's recovery from his
illness.
His Eoyal Highness desires to return his cordial and sincere thanks
to the officers and members of the Grand Lodge, and to assure them of
the grateful sense he shall ever entertain of the kind feelings expressed
towards him by the Masons of Canada.
Most Worshipful Brother
W. M. Wilson, Esq., LL.D.,
Grand Master G. L. C.
Among the deaths of the past year we have to deplore the
loss of the Earl of Zetland, Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of England, who departed this life in May last. For
upwards of a quarter of a century our distinguished brother
ab^ filled the masonic throne of England. Under his benign
sway, the light of Masonry, with all its attendant blessings
and advantages, has been widely disseminated over the globe ;
"from Japan to Gibraltar, from the Gold coast to the Hima-
layan mountains, through the ancient empire of Cathay and
the bleak regions of Newfoundland, the blessings of our
friendly craft have been spread, through his fostering care."
His heart was in the work, and he spared neither time nor
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 345
labor to ensure success. As an evidence of the lively interest
which he felt in all masonic matters, and the great ability
with which he discussed them, I would refer the brethren of
the Grand Lodge to the published correspondence which
took place between his lordship and myself in the year 1859.
By the death of our departed brother, Masonry has lost a
fervent supporter, and this Grand Lodge a warm friend.
Among the "old familiar faces" which in past years
gladdened our hearts at our Annual Communications, we
have to mourn one, now "at rest." I allude to our late
E. "NY. Bro. Captain Thompson Wilson, 33°. Our venerable
brother, who had passed the ripe old age of four score years,
had served his country for upwards of 27 years in the Eoyal
Artillery, sharing in all the dangers and glories of the
Peninsular war. He was present and took part in the great
battle of Waterloo, and subsequently served for three years
in the West Indies. On retiring from active service, he
settled in London, Ontario, in the year 1837 ; but again, at
the call of his country, he rendered valuable service during
the rebellion which broke out in this country at the close of
that year. He was afterwards appointed barrack master on
the eastern frontier at Prescott and Cornwall, subsequently
retiring on half pay, after an additional service of sixteen
years as barrack master. Ho then returned to London,
where he thereafter resided, esteemed and respected by all
who knew him.
On examining the masonic record of our distinguished
brother, we find that he was initiated into Masonry in the
Lodge of the 5th Eegiment in the year 1816, and in the
following year was passed and raised to the degree of Master
Mason in Military Lodge No.406 of the 91st Eegiment, Our
deceased brother having been elevated to the Eoyal Arch
and installed as a Knight Templar, subsequently attained
the grade of S. G. I. G., 33°. He also held the rank of a Past
Deputy Grand Commander in the Grand Conclave of Masonic
Knights Templar of Canada, and was an actual Past Grand Z.
of the Grand Chapter of Eoyal Arch Masons of Canada.
In his career as a soldier, our lamented brother was
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distinguished for his loyalty, his zeal, and his courage ; and
as a Mason, we all know that his love of the Order, as
evinced by his strict adherence to its great leading principles,
his unwearied efforts to promote its establishment and to
ensure its prosperity, was only second to his loyalty to the
crown and his love to the country of his birth. Ever proud
to regard him as a personal friend, it affords me a melancholy
pleasure thus to place on record these evidences of his worth
as a man, and his standing and character as a Freemason.
The widow and orphan daughter of our E. W. Brother can
never want friends and protectors so long as Masonry exists
in Canada or elsewhere.
We have also to mourn the loss of B.W.Bro. AlfioDeGrassi,
a Past D.D.G.M. of the Toronto District, and a zealous and
most useful member of our Order ; and of E. W. Bro. Thos.
Drummond, representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland
to this Grand Lodge.
Among the masonic incidents of the past year, there is
perhaps none possessing greater interest to the craft generally
and to the Masons of this jurisdiction in particular, than the
one to which I am now about to refer.
In the month of February last a petition was presented to
me, signed by our distinguished and Most Worshipful Bro.
Eobert Morris, LL.D., and by M.W. Bro. Alex. A. Stevenson,
both Past Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge, by Albert G.
• Mackey, John Scott, DeWitt C. Cregier, John Sheville, Rolla
Floyd, Eobert ilacoy, and many of the most eminent mem-
bers of our fraternity on this continent, praying that this
Grand Lodge would grant them the requisite authority, and
constitute the said brethren into a Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons, under the title or denomination of "The
Koyal Solomon Mother Lodge," to meet at the city of Jeru-
salem or adjacent places in Palestine. Eegarding this as a
very high compliment paid to our Grand Lodge, and
approving most heartily of a scheme which had for its object
tho revival of masonic light in that grand old East which
was the seat of its birth, and from which its brilliant rays
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had been transmitted to every quarter of the globe, I gave
the matter my most favorable consideration; and after
consulting with as many of the Grand Lodge Officers as I
conveniently could, I instructed the Grand Secretary to
prepare the necessary authority, (a copy of this document
will be found in the appendix hereto.) I trust that my action
in this matter will meet the approval of Grand Lodge, and I
would now suggest for your consideration the propriety of
marking the lively interest which I think you must feel in
this event, by forwarding to our distant offshoot the Three
Great Lights of Masonry, together with the collars and jewels
and clothing required by the officers of our new Lodge.
A report from the trustees of the Masonic Asylum Trust,
will be submitted for your consideration. This important
subject was first officially brought forward in 1859, but up
to this period no decided action has been taken in the matter.
I venture to express a hope that during the present session
the subject will receive your careful consideration, and that
you will decide either at once to give instructions for the
carrying out of the suggestions made by the trustees, as to
the purchase of lands and the erection of a suitable building,
or to abandon the scheme altogether, for it does appear
to me that (as expressed in the report) the protracted delay
in carrying out a benevolent project, almost invites reflec-
tions injurious to the craft. When the scheme was first
submitted, it was received with universal approbation, and
a liberal support was promised; but it was subsequently
argued by many of our leading Masons, that the class of
persons in this country requiring this kind of benevolence,
were very different from those for whom the great charities
of England were established, and that but very few of them
would be found willing to accept a home which would
separate them Srom their children and relatives. From my
own personal knowledge I may say, that there are many
whose hearts are now gladdened by your bounty, that would
rather relinquish it altogether than accept it upon the terms
suggested. There are a few, however, who do not thus
regard it, and as our country increases in population, so
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will these cases increase also. From eur ample resources a
commencement on a limited scale might now be inaugurated,
the land required for this purpose may be obtained at a
comparatively low price at present, and I am inclined to
believe that the fund now at the disposal of the trustees,
would be found amply sufficient to purchase the land and to
secure a home which, for some years to come at all events,
would be large enough to meet the necessities of our present
position. I leave the whole matter in your hands, firmly
believing that you will take such action as will seem to you
to be most wise and prudent. Appeals from poverty and
distress have never been disregarded by this Grand Lodge.
The open hand, prompted by the generous heart, has ever
been cheerfully extended to relieve the wants of our poor
brethren, their widows or orphans; and the delay which
has occurred in the matter of the Masonic Asylum, has
really arisen from the anxious desire of the members of this
Grand Lodge to ascertain the best way of directing the
stream of their benevolence so as to secure the greatest
good to the greatest number. And I am proud to say that
the Grand Lodge of Canada not only appreciates but
practices that beautiful sentiment of Gait, "that whenever
' ( we do an act of justice or kindness to another, it is the
" benevolence of Heaven directing us to achieve some good
u for ourselves."
Brethren, having thus briefly and hurriedly referred to
the various subjects and incidents of the past year, I will
not further trespass upon your patience. I shall leave this
chair conscious of the fact that my efforts to promote the
interests of Masonry generally, and of this Grand Lodge in
particular, have fallen far short of my aspirations; but
I shall also leave it with the gratifying thought, that while
I myself entertain none but the warmest feelings of
brotherly love to every Mason in Canada, I am proud to
believe that I shall carry with me the good wishes and
respect of the fraternity generally.
And now, brethren, I shall conclude in the language of
the great apostle : '-Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect,
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be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace ; and the
God of love and peace shall bo with you."
Wm. M. Wilson,
Grand Master.
(APPENDIX.)
William M. Wilson, Grand Master.
SEAL.
to all and every ocr rlght worshipful, worshipful and loving
Brethren : —
We, William Mercer Wilson, Esq., &c, <fcc, &c, of Simcoe, in the
Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, Grand Master of the Most
Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of
^anada, send greeting : —
Know Ye — That we, by the authority and under the sanction of the
Orand Lodge of Canada, vested in us for that purpose, and at the humble
petition of our right trusty and well beloved brethren, Robert Morris,
John Sheville, Rolla Floyd, Richard Beardsley, Charles Netter, Peter
Bergheim, Robert Macoy, James M. Howry, C.W. Nash, George D. Norris,
A. T. Metcalf, Alexander A. Stevenson, Chauncey M. Hatch, Martin
H. Rice, John W. Rison, A. J. Wheeler, John Scott, Albert G. Mackey,
John H. Brown and DeWitt C. Cregier, do hereby constitute the said
brethren into a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, under the title or
denomination of the Royal Solomon Mother Lodge, No. 293; and said
Lodge to meet at the city of Jerusalem, or adjacent places in Palestine,
on the first Wednesday of every month ; empowering them, in the said
Lodge, when duly congregated, to make, pass, and raise Freemasons
according to the ancient custom of the craft in all ages and nations,
throughout the known world. And further, at their said petition, and
of the great trust and confidence reposed in every one of the aboye-
named brethren, we do hereby appoint the said Robert Morris to be the
first Worshipful Master, and said John Sheville to be the first Senior
Warden, and the said Rolla Floyd to be the first Junior Warden, for
opening and holding the said Lodge, and until such time as another
Master shall be regularly elected and installed ; strictly charging that
every member who shall be elected to preside over the said lodge, and
who must previously have duly served as Warden in a warranted Lodge,
shall be installed in ancient form and according to the laws of the
Grand Lodge, that he may therefore be fully invested with the dignities
350 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
and powers of his office. And we do require you, the said Robert Morris,
to take special care that all and every the said brethren are or have been
regularly made Masons, and that you and they and all other the mem-
bers of the said lodge do observe, perform and keep the laws, rules and
orders contained in the Book of Constitution, and all others which may
from time to time be made by our Grand Lodge, or transmitted by us or
our successors, Grand Masters, or by our Deputy Grand Master for the
time being. And we do enjoin you to make such by-laws for the
government of your Lodge as shall to the majority of the members
appear proper and necessary, the same not being contrary to or incon-
sistent with the general laws and regulations of the craft, a copy
whereof you are to transmit to us. And we do require you to cause all
such by-laws and regulations, and also an account of the proceedings in
your Lodge, to be entered in a book to be kept for that purpose. And
you are in no wise to omit to send to us or our successors, Grand Masters,
or to our Deputy Grand Master for the time being, in form and manner
directed by the Book of Constitution, at least once in every year, a list
of the members of your Lodge, and the names and descriptions of all
Masons initiated therein and brethren who shall have joined the same,
with the fees and moneys payable thereon, it being our will and intention
that this, our warrant of constitution, shall continue in force so long
only as you shall conform to the laws and regulations of our Grand
Lodge. And you, the said Robert Morris, are further required, as soon
as conveniently may be, to send us an account in writing of what shall
be done by virtue of these presents.
Given under our hands and the seal of the Grand Lodge at Hamilton,
the 17th February, A. L. 5873, A. D. 1873.
By command of the M. W. Grand Master.
Thomas White, Jr., D. G. M.
Thomas B. Harris, Grand Secretary.
It was moved by 11. TV". Bro. Henry Robertson,
seconded by It. "W. Bro. James Reynolds, and
Resolved, — That the address of the M. W. Grand Master be referred
to the Board of General Purposes to report thereon.
M,~W. Bro. T. Douglas Harington, P.G.M., announced
in Grand Lodge that he had sent back his Credentials,
and tendered his resignation as representative of the
Grand Lodge of Louisiana in this Grand Lodge.
The following reports from the various District Deputy
Grand Masters were read, viz :
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LONDON DISTRICT.
To the Mopt Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand
Lodge of A. If. & A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — By permission of
an All-wise Being, Grand Lodge has again met to exchange
congratulations, review the work of the past, to counsel and
advise for the present as well as the future workings of our
time-bonoured institution.
In reporting on the condition of Masonry in the London
District, I have much pleasure in stating that my official
visits have been a source of much gratification to me, having
found nearly all the Lodges working well and harmoniously,
with the exception of a few complaints unnecessary to men-
tion, which have been promptly and satisfactorily settled.
I might here state that one Lodge only,viz., St. John's Lodge,
No. 209a, which came under the jurisdiction of the Grand
Lodge of Canada at its last Annual Communication has been
the cause of any trouble, and that proceeding from the
election and installation of the W. Master who was subse-
quently discovered not to be a member of the Lodge, this
matter was laid before the Board of General Purposes at its
annual meeting in February last, and was disposed of by
their declaring the election null and void ; another unplea-
santness occurred in the same Lodge by the Secretary
refusing to give up the books of the Lodge to the auditors
duly appointed by them, an appeal to him being first made
by the TV. Master of the Lodge, and afterwards by myself,
and having refused us both I suspended him (under clause
seven of District Deputy Grand Master, page 38 of Consti-
tution) and immediately reported the action I had taken in
the matter to the M. W. Grand Master, who deemed it
prudent to remove the suspension on conditions that he
would permit the auditors to proceed with their examination,
these conditions have to a certain extent beer, complied with,
but the result I have not as yet learned.
During the past year three dispensations have been applied
for to form new Lodges, two of which the M. "W. Grand
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Master has been pleased to grant, namely, Doric Lodge,
Lobo village, and Mount Olivet Lodge, Thorndale, both in
the County of Middlesex, the third is in the town of
St. Thomas, County of Elgin, but being so near the meeting
of Grand Lodge the dispensation has not been granted, but
I trust it may at the present Communication of Grand Lodge.
I have granted several dispensations during the year to
Lodges to wear regalia, attending places of worship and at
festivals.
On the 7th of Januaiy last, I had the pleasure of dedicating
a new Masonic Hall, in the village of Glencoe, and installing
the officers of Lome Lodge, No. 282, who received their
charter at the last Communication of Grand Lodge. On the
3rd of June, 1873, the M. W. Grand Master dedicated a new
Masonic Hall, in the town of Strathroy ; on both occasions
able assistance was rendered by the Grand Chaplain, and
many leading brethren of the Lodges as well as others from
a distance.
During my official visits to the different Lodges in my
district, many enquries have been made as to the advisability
of reducing the fees paid by members to Grand Lodge.
I would here suggest considering the large amount in the
Treasury of the Grand Lodge, that the dues be reduced from
50 cents to 25 cents yearly.
In conclusion allow me to return my sincere thanks to
the Grand Master and Grand Secretary for the prompt and
satisfactory replies to all communications on matters
referred to them by me, also to the Masons of the London
District for the many acts of kindness and courtesy extended
to me during the past year.
All of which is most respectfully and fraternally
submitted.
F. WESTLAKB,
London, 24th of June, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5ST3, D. D. G. M., London District.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 353
WILSON DISTKICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In submitting my
report as D. D. G. M. of the Wilson District for the Masonic
year now nearly closed, I would state that on the 21st day
of November last, assisted by W. Bro. Eobert Stark, of Ox-
ford Lodge No. 16, I had the pleasure of constituting Oak
Branch Lodge, No. 261, held at Innerkip, in the County of
Oxford — a charter for which was granted at the last annual
Communication of Grand Lodge. I found this Lodge, under
the able and zealous mastership of W. Bro. Stark, while act-
ing under dispensation, in a nourishing condition.
I extremely regret that in consequence of the severity of
the last winter, and severe indisposition resulting therefrom
and continuing for upwards of three months, I was unable
to visit, as I most ardently desired, all the Lodges in my
District. I trust that those Lodges which I have been un-
able to visit will not attribute my absence during the year
to any apathy. To have visited each and every one was my
fond hope and intention when I was last year honored with
the appointment to the office which I now hold.
It affords me much pleasure to state that all the Lodges
which I have visited are working in accordance with the
ritual adopted and authorized by Grand Lodge ; and if I may
be permitted to judge of those Lodges not visited by me,
taking as a criterion those which I have visited, I should say
that Masonry in this District is in a most prosperous and
flourishing condition — the Masters of the several Lodges
being zealous Masons, and well qualified for the discharge of
the duties devolving upon them.
It affords me much gratification to report that during my
term of office the utmost peace and harmony have prevailed
in the District — not one complaint of any kind having been
made to me during that time.
While we have reason to congratulate ourselves on the
prosperity of our Order during the past year, we have in
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that period been called upon to mourn the loss of several of
our brethren — some of whom were cut off in the prime of
their manhood. They are at rest from their labors : may
that rest be peace.
I cannot conclude without expressing my high apprecia-
tion of the uniform kindness and fraternal regard exhibited
to me by my brethren in the District during the past year.
This I shall always bear in grateful remembrance.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
11. McKAY WILSON,
Erautford, 2Cth June, 1S73. D. D. G. M., Wilson District.
HUKON DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipiul the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the honor-
to submit my report on the condition ol Masonry in Huron
District for the year A. L. 58T2-3.
There are nineteen Lodges iu this District, and all except
one are working in harmony, and appear to be in a prosper-
ous and healthy condition ; and those Lodges that I have
been able to visit are working correctly.
I am sorry that I am not able to report that I have visited
all the Lodges in my District, as I had intended.
During the past year I have held two general Lodges of
instruction in my District — the first at Goderich on the
19th, 20th and 21st days of February last, and the second at
Stratford on the 10th, 11th and 12th days of June last.
Seventeen Lodges of the District were represented by
brethren attending the first Lodge of Instruction, which was
also the first District Lodge of Instruction ever held in the
District. There was not quite so good an attendance at the
second Lodge of Instruction, although a large number of the
brethren were in attendance from the neighboring Lodges.
The ritual of this Grand Lodge was correctly exemplified by
a number cf well-skilled brethren at both Lodges of Instruc.
tion, and I take this opportunity of tendering my hearty
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 355
thanks to those brethren for their valuable assistance on those
occasions, and also to the brethren of Maitland and Goderich
Lodges for their great kindness in making provision for the
comfort of the brethren attending the Lodge of Instruction
held at Goderich, and to the brethren of Tecumseh Lodge,
No. 144, for the like attention to the brethren attending at
Stratford. Both Lodges were well attended, and I have no
doubt will tend to improve the working of the Lodges in this
District. We were favored by the attendance of brethren
from the neighboring District on both occasions, who ex-
pressed themselves as well pleased with the instruction
given. They were received with the same kind and frater-
nal welcome accorded to all who attended on either occa-
sion.
I regret to report that the unfortunate difficulties that
arose in Tudor Lodge, No. 141, Mitchell, last year, have not
been settled yet, and I fear will not be until some of the
brethren withdraw from membership. I have made several
attempts to settle matters, but have failed. The difficulty
appears to have increased ratber than diminished, and the
usefulness of the Lodge is entirely destroyed by this un-
happy affair, which should not have occurred except through
the indiscretion of the officers of the Lodge for the years
A. L. 5871-2.
During the year I have dedicated the hall and installed
the officers of St. John's Lodge, No. 284, Ainleysville (now
Brussels), and installed the officers of St. James Lodge,
No. 73, St. Marys.
I have granted two dispensations during the year — one to
Goderich Lodge, No. 33, and one to Saugeen Lodge, No.
197, authorizing the brethren to attend a festival on St.
John's Day (27th December last), clothed as Masons.
Four deaths have been reported to me during the year,
viz., Bro. John Davidson, of Tudor Lodge, No. 141, Mitchell;
Bro. John Beid Mc Vicar, of Saugeen Lodge, No. 197;
W. Bro. Rev. Alexander McKidd, P. M. of Goderich Lodge,
No. 33, and Bro. James Douglas, F. C. of Goderich Lodge,
No. 33.
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The M. W. Grand Master has been pleased to issue a dis-
pensation for holding a Lodge at the village of Wingham.
From the ability of the W. M. of this Lodge, I have no hesi-
tation in recommending that a warrant be issued in its
favor.
I desire to express my warmest thanks to the brethren of
Huron District for the courteous and fraternal manner in
which I have been received during my official visits, and on
all other occasions on which I have had the pleasure of
meeting my brethren, and heartily trust my successor may
be equally fortunate.
Eespectfully submitted.
JOHN E. HARDING,
St. Marys, July 4th, A. D. 1S73, A. L. 5873. D. D. G. M. Huron District.
It was moved by E.. "W. Bro. M. Gutman, seconded by
W. Bro. Bev. E. M. Myers, and
Eesolyed, — That inasmuch as the Keports of the D. D. G. Masters are
referred to the Board of General Purposes for consideration, who will
report on the same to this Grand Lodge, the further reading of said
reports be dispensed with.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Canada:
M. W. Sir and Brother, — I regret being obliged to report
that since I had the honor of being appointed D. D. G. M. of
this District I have been prevented by sickness from attend-
ing to the duties of the office, and, although somewhat
recovered, am not sufficiently so to undertake the journey
to attend the Grand Lodge.
From inquiries made at different times, I am glad to say
that Masonry is steadily increasing in the District.
During the year dispensations have been granted for two
Lodges — one at Drayton, R. W. Bro. C. Hendry bsing W.M.,
and the other at Preston, R.W. Bro. O. Klotz occupying the
East. And although I have been unable to visit those
Lodges, I have every confidence in their management under
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those R. W. Brethren, and would respectfully recommend
that warrants be granted to these Lodges.
I have the honor to be, Most Worshipful Sir,
Yours fraternally,
THOS. M. ANDERSON,
Ayr, Ont., 3rd July, 1873. D. D. G. M., Wellington District.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I beg leave to
submit the following brief report as regards my connection
with the Wellington District.
On the ninth of December last, I received a communication
from the M. W. the Grand Master informing me that I had
been appointed to the charge of the Wellington District.
Upon inquiry I learned that the E. W. the D. D. G. M.,
R. W. Bro. T. M. Anderson, had on account of illness sent
in his resignation to the M. W. the Grand Master, as he was
unable to discharge the duties of the office in the manner
that he would desire.
After deliberation the Grand Master thought it not advis-
able to accept Bro. Anderson's resignation, and requested
me, as Grand Registrar and as provided by the Constitution,
to take charge of the District until such time as Bro. Ander-
son might recover sufficiently to resume the discharge of
the duties of the office, or until the next annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodge, when a successor could be elected
in his place. I wrote to R. W. Bro. Anderson, requesting
him to give me such information in regard to the require-
ments of the District as he might think proper, so that I
could make arrangements to enter upon the discharge of my
duties. After waiting a long time and receiving no answer,
I learned from the Grand Master that Bro. Anderson had
never received my communication. I again wrote him on
the subject, and was informed by him that, as far as he
knew, the District was in a flourishing condition, but that
the officers of Harriston Lodge, Harriston, had not been
installed, and requesting me to make such arrangements as I
might think proper towards installing them. I accordingly
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corresponded with the "W. Master of that Lodge, and ap-
pointed the 23rd of February as the date to call an emergent
meeting of the Lodge for installation ceremony and other
business that might be required. On that date I proceeded
to Harriston and installed the TV\ M. and other officers. I
also installed W. Bro. Cowan, the retiring Master, who had
never been installed as a Past Master, as the Lodge had been
under dispensation when the District Deputy Grand Master
had paid his official visitation to Harriston Lodge. I was
ably supported on the occasion by "W. Bros. "Winfield and
Swan, of St. Albans Lodge, Mount Forest, who had come
over to assist at the ceremony of installation. I have great
pleasure in stating to Grand Lodge that from the zealous
and harmonious manner in which the members of the Lodge
appeared to work, that Harriston Lodge will reflect great
credit on the craft generally. After the Lodge was closed,
myself and the visiting brethren were handsomely enter-
tained at a banquet by the brethren of Harriston Lodge. It
was my intention when I left home to have visited a number
of the Lodges in the District, but having caught a severe
cold on the way over I was obliged to return home without
having made any other visitations. 'W. Bros. "Winfield and
Swan assured me of the prosperity of St. Albans Lodge, and
from what I saw of the ability of those W. Brothers I am
satisfied that their Lodge must be in a very efficient and
prosperous condition.
Other business engagements have since that time pre-
vented me from again visiting the District, much as it would
have pleased me to have done so.
In conclusion I would beg leave to thank the members of
Harriston Lodge for the very cordial and masonic manner
in which they treated me during my visit. I would also
take this opportunity of thanking W. Bros. Winfield and
Swan for their able assistance on that occasion, and for hav-
ing driven so far to assist me as the weather was very un.
favorable.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
CHAUNCEY BENNETT,
Grand Registrar, and Acting D. D. G. M., Wellington District.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 359
HAMILTON DISTKICT.
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Canada, A. F.& A. M.
I have the honor and privilege for the third time of sub-
mitting to Grand Lodge the annual report for the Hamilton
District ; and what is pleasing to me, and must also be
gratifying to Grand Lodge, I have for the third time to re-
port that no delinquency, irregularity, or discord has been
brought under my notice, but that on the contrary the same
brotherly love, harmony, and unanimity which have charac-
terised our Lodges in the past still continue.
The Lodges in the District at present are :
W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, W. M.
Strict Observance,
" 27, " V.."
" J. J. Mason, "
St. John's,
it 40< i<
" Wm. Bell, "
Harmony,
" 57, Binbrook, "
11 John Simpson, "
Acacia,
" 61, Hamilton, ' i;
" F. A. Gardner, "
Valley,
•' 100, Dundas, "
" A. H. Walker, "
St. Clair,
" 135, Milton "
" J. D. Matheson, "
Buriingion,
" 105, Welling. Square, "
" Wm. Kerns, "
Wentworth,
" 1G6, Stoney Creek, "
" J. Slingerland, "
White Oak,
" 198, Oakvillc, "
" J. Kaitting. "
Credit,
" 219, Georgetown, "
" J. Murray, "
Seymour,
" 272, Ancaster, "
" Chas. E. Whitcombe, "
Dufferin,
U. D., West Flamboro "
" Thos. Milller, "
All of which I have visited officially, and have no small
pleasure in bearing my humble testimony to Grand Lodge
of the skill and ability displayed in each and all of said
Lodges by the worthy brethren to whose care they have
been committed, as well as to their highly satisfactory and
flourishing condition.
With regard to the last-named Lodge, to which theM. W.
Grand Master was pleased to grant a dispensation, I feel
myself fully warranted to believe that, if it please Grand
Lodge to grant a charter, its future career will be no dis-
credit to the illustrious and honored representative of our
gi'acious Queen in this Dominion, whose name it bears.
There have been during the year in the District one hun-
dred and twelve initiated into our mysteries, and thirty-four
brethren have affiliated ; and as a proof that our portals
have not been unguarded, I find fifty-three applicants have
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been rejected. This, in my humble opinion, is a step in the
right direction, and earnestly do I hope that our Lodges
will continue vigilantly to guard against admitting " rotten
stones to the building."
The total number of Masons belonging to Lodges in the
District is nine hundred and twenty-eight, being an increase
over last year of one hundred and thirty-two.
On the 15th October, assisted by E. "W. Bro. T. B. Harris
and other able and distinguished Past Masters, I had the
pleasure of dedicating Seymour Lodge, Ancaster, and
installing the officers, and at the conclusion of our labors
were sumptuously and splendidly entertained by the breth-
ren. I ventured to predict in my former report that success
awaited the efforts of this new lodge, and so far they have
proved even more successful than the most sanguine could
have anticipated.
I also had the privilege of dedicating Credit Lodge, of
Georgetown, on which occasion I was accompanied and
assisted by Y. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, of Hamilton, and
"W". Bros. G. K. Chisholm and Pearce, of Oakville.
I also, on the 24th of June last past, installed the W. M.
of Seymour Lodge, Ancaster, and on the same evening in-
stalled and invested the officers of Barton Lodge in Hamilton.
The brethren of the city of Hamilton celebrated St. John's
day (27th December) by a Ball in the Masonic Hall, for
which purpose the M. W. Grand Master was pleased to
grant a dispensation, and in whose name I had the pleasure
of formally opening the same, which resulted in a complete
success both socially and financially.
Yet, M. W. Sir, in the midst of our prosperity and enjoy-
ment my report has a mournful side. The cold hand of
Death has been amongst us; and still it is a matter for con-
gratulation that so few out of so large a number should have
been called away during the year. In my last report
twelve brethren were mentioned as having been summoned
by the gavel of Death, while this year we have to record
but three who have passed away to " render an account of
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the deeds done in the body," and who, we fondly hope, are now
members of the "Grand Lodge above," and as a tribute to
their memory I herein record their names.
Bro. ¥m. Davidson, of Barton Lodge, No. G.
" Peter Patterson, of St. John's Lodge, No. 40.
" Andrew Henderson, of Burlington Lodge, No. 1G5.
And now, in conclusion, I can only reiterate my former
expressions of thankfulness to all the brethren in the District
for their unvaring kindness and courtesy in having over-
looked my many faults and shortcomings, and in having
always extended to me a more than fraternal greeting when-
ever and wherever I have met them ; and in resigning the
trust reposed in me again into their hands, would ask one
more favor, although satisfied that asking is unnecessary,
that the same kindness and courtesy may be extended to my
successor, and so long as such brethren preside over these
Lodges as have presided for the period of my incumbency,
so long will a D. D. G-. M. be placed in the enviable position
of lacking material for any report of grievances and discord,
and will have to confine himself to the simple statement
that "all is well."
Respectfully submitted.
E. MITCHELL,
Hamilton, 26th June, 1S73. D. D. G. M., Hamilton District.
NIAGAEA DISTRICT.
To the M. W. Grand Master and Grand Lodge of A. F. & A Masons of Canada.
M. W. Sir and Brethren, — In complying with the
requirements of the Constitution of Grand Lodge, I beg to
submit this brief report on the condition of Masonry in the
Niagara District.
There are seventeen Lodges in this district working under
warrants issued by this Grand Lodge, extending from east
to west a distance of sixty miles, from north to south about
twenty-five miles, and although public as well as private
business occupies a great part of my time, I have nevertheless
visited sixteen Lodges, the one not visited being Welland
362 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
Lodge, No. 36, Fonthill, the mother Lodge of my esteemed
E. TV. Bro. I. P. Willson, who has vouched to me for its
present prosperous condition.
A Special Communication of Grand Lodge, was held in
the town of St. Catharines, on the 13th day of August, for
the purpose of laying the foundation stone of a new Masonic
Temple, now nearly completed, when in the absence of the
M. TV. Grand Master, I had the honor of assisting M. TV.
Past Grand Master Seymour in discharging that duty, who
was presented with a beautiful trowel by the St. Catharines
Brethren, after which ceremony, the brethren were most
kindly entertained by the members of St. George's and
Maple Leaf Lodges. After refreshments several able
addresses were delivered by the acting Grand Master and
other prominent members of the fraternity.
In September last, ,a copy of by-laws were read and
adopted at a regular meeting of Seymour Lodge, No. 277,
Port Dalhousie, said by-laws were approved and confirmed
by the M.TV. Grand Master, on the 26th day of October last,
and on the 26th of April last, by a resolution past in Clifton
Lodge, No. 254, Clifton, the ballot was altered from one to
two black balls to exclude a candidate, which was also
sanctioned by the M. TV. Grand Master.
DISPENSATIONS.
In December last, I received a petition from TV. Bro.
Lucius S. Oille, praying for a dispensation to constitute a
new Lodge in the town of St, Catharines, to be called Temple
Lodge, accompanied by strong recommendations from
St, George's and Maple Leaf Lodges, naming TV". Bro. Lucius
S. Oille, as first TV. Master. After having examined the
TV. Brother as to his proficiency on Grand Lodge ritual, and
finding him well-skilled in the art, I forwarded said petition
to the M. TV. Grand Master, who was pleased to grant the
petitioners a dispensation.
The only dispensation granted by me during my term of
office, was to enable the brethren of St. Andrew's Lodge,
No. 62, Caledonia, to appear in masonic regalia at a Pic-nic
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on the celebration of St. John the Baptist, a cordial invitation
having been extended by them to the Lodges surrounding
them.
CONDITION OF MASONRY.
After visiting the various Lodges throughout my district,
I am pleased to be able to report them in a prosperous con-
dition and mostly presided over by competent W. Masters
and officers, my only regret is, that up to the present time,
or more particularly up to the time of making my official
visits, that the majority of them have not been made
acquainted or instructed in the proper method of working
their Lodges, not having adopted the usual custom of pre-
viously notifying the several Lodges, so as to enable the
secretary to embody such notice of my official visit in their
regular summons, placed me in a better position for acquiring
a true state of the method of working their Lodges, and in
every instance but one, there have been one or more of the
three degrees conferred in my presence, and for the benefit
of the officers whenever an opportunity has been afforded
me, I have requested them to meet me in their Lodge room
next morning in order to review the work of the evening,
when I have made such corrections as I deemed necessary
to accomplish a more uniform s}*stem of working Lodges
throughout my district, and in every instance they have
shown a willing desire to be instructed, for which I have
received their kind acknowledgments.
HARMONY.
No other proof is needed as a guarantee of the amount of
harmony and brotherly love displayed throughout my
district than that of being able to state, I have not had one
single appeal from any Lodge now working under warrant
from this Grand Lodge. The only case which has been
brought under my notice emanates from Temple Lodge,
St. Catharines, under dispensation, setting forth certain
irregularities said to be practiced therein. As it will be
fully discussed at this sitting of Grand Lodge, I need not
make any further mention in this report, trusting that a
satisfactory adjustment to both contending parties may be
arrived at.
3G1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
INSTALLATIONS.
On the celebration of the festival of St. John the Evan.
gelist, I had the honor of installing Bro. Gr. Walker, W. Master
of Ivy Lodge, No. 115, Bearasville, after which ceremony the
brethren repaired to Bro. B. Bodger's Hotel, where a very
nice spread was in waiting for them. Also on the festival of
St. John the Baptist, I had the pleasure of installing W. Bro.
William Forbes, W. Master of Union Lodge, No. 7, Grimsby,
for the ensuing masonic year, being the fourth year in
succession ho has been placed in the Oriental Chair of that
Lodge, which fully corroborates the high estimation in which
he is held by the brethren of that my mother Lodge, over
which I had the honor of presiding for three consecutive
years.
LODGE FURNITURE.
In making my visits to the several Lodges, I found in
many instances a want of the proper Lodge Furniture and
implements, no less than six Lodges were without a common
Gavel and other Lodge requirements, which deficiencies I at
once advised to be met at their earliest convenience.
OBITUARY.
During the present year two masonic funerals have been
reported to me, viz., that of Bro. John McCurrach, member
of Union Lodge, No. 7, Grimsby, also of Ivy Lodge, No. 115,
Beamsville, in which last named Lodge he was Senior
Warden. He was instantly killed on the Toronto Branch of
the Great Western Bailway, being one of the employees, his
mangled remains were conveyed to his home at a time when
his wife and family were about joining him in Toronto. He
was buried in Hamilton with masonic ceremonies by our B.W.
Bro. T. B. Harris, his memor}^ will be long cherished by the
members of both Lodges. The other report was that of Bro.
Captain Kelly, member of Sej-mour Lodge, Port Dalhousie.
At the request of the W. Master, I performed the last
masonic rights over the remains of our departed brother.
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION.
At the request of many brethren when on my official
visits, I fully intended holding a Lodge of Instruction in the
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 365
town of St. Catharines, in April last, but owing to circum-
stances over which I had no control, I was compelled to
abandon it, of which fact some of the delegates present are
already aware, and from my experience during my official
visits, I do most earnestly urge the necessity of holding a
Lodge of Instruction by the D. D. G. M. for the ensuing year
for this district, between the closing and opening of naviga-
tion as the most fitting time, and the best method of
obtaining a uniformity of the working of Lodges, being fully
aware that such Lodge of Instruction would be well attended
by the anxiety expressed by the brethren during my official
visits.
REMARKS.
Before closing this my first report, I feel it a duty I owe
to some particular Lodges in my district, to make special
mention for the correct method of working their Lodges
and carefully recorded minutes, but not wishing to wound
^he feelings of the officers of those Lodges who are not
enjoying so good a system of discipline, although just as
anxious to do right, I will forbear, trusting those whom
I know to be most especially deserving, will remain content
with such congratulations as expressed by me when officially
visiting them.
In closing this my first annual report as JD. D. G. Master,
I must tender my thanks to M.W. P. Grand Master Seymour
for his company on several occasions when visiting Lodges,
as also to Grand Secretary R. W. Bro. T. B. Harris, for the
prompt and kind manner he has answered all enquires and
communications, and lastly to those brethren who conferred
upon me the responsible office I have so feebly filled during
the past year, as also for the courteous and brotherly manner
I have been received by officers and brethren when officially
visiting them at their Lodges.
All of which is most respectfully submitted.
ROBERT KEMP,
July Sth, 1573. D. D. G. M., Niagara District.
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TORONTO DISTRICT
To the 31. W. the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of A. F, and A. 31. of Canada.
I beg to submit the following report of my proceedings,
and the state of Masonry in the Toronto district.
There are now thirty-five Lodges in this District, and I
have visited all of them during the past year. I am happy
to state that, with but two exceptions, all these Lodges are
working well.
On October 30th, 1872, Seven Star Lodge, No. 285, at
Alliston, was formally opened and constituted. I was'
unable through illness to be present, but the ceremonies
were properly conducted by W. Bro. "W. R. Jamison, P. M.
of Manitoba Lodge, No. 236, who kindly acted for me on
that occasion.
On December 10th, 1872, 1 constituted Thome Lodge, No.
281, at Holland Landing.
The M. W. Grand Master having been pleased to issue a
dispensation for a new Lodge at the village of Nobleton, to
be called Robertson Lodge, 1 attended on the 26th February
last and opened the Lodge. From their proceedings since
and their favorable prospects, I have no hesitation in recom-
mending that a warrant be granted by Grand Lodge to these
brethren.
I received a petition for a new Lodge at Camilla, but the
result of my enquiries as to its prospects was not sufficiently
favorable to induce me to recommend it.
During the year I have granted nine dispensations for
festivals and public processions.
Only two Masonic funerals have been reported to me —
that of Bro. James Berry, of St. Andrew's Ledge, No. 16, on
the 8th February, 1873, and that of R. TV. Bro. A.DeGrassi,
P. D. D. G. M., of St. John's Lodge, No. 75, on the 13th May,
1873. R. W. Bro. DeGrassi was D. D. G. JUL. of this District
for four years, 1862, 1863, 1865 and 1866. He was well
known and deservedly esteemed as an able and zealous
Mason, and his death will be deeply lamented and regretted.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 367
I have made a number of decisions, but none of sufficient
importance to be particularly mentioned here.
Tho correspondence of the office has been varied and ex-
tensive, but I have endeavoi-ed to answer all communications
not later than the day after their receipt.
In my official visits I have been received with the greatest
kindness and courtesy by the brethren, and I am satisfied
that Masonry in the Toronto District is in a most flourish-
ing condition, and that the brethren have reason to con-
gratulate themselves on their present prosperity.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
HENEY EOBEETSON,
Co!!ingwood, July 7, 1873. D. D. G. M„ Toronto District.
ONTAEIO DISTEICT.
To the M. W. the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Canada, A. F. & A. M.
In compliance with the Constitution, I have the pleasure
tQ report that Masonry is in a most prosperous and flourish-
ing condition throughout Ontario District.
Owing to the large range of country over which the Dis-
trict extends, I regret that I have been unable to visit all
the Lodges in the District ; but, with two exceptions, I have,
visited every Lodge which could be reached by railway,
and, in addition, have on several occasions met the officers
of the other Lodges, and from personal observation and
enquiries made I believe that the work of Grand Lodge is
performed as efficiently and perfectly as it has ever before
been done in the District.
During the months of January and February last I held
a Lodge of Instruction at Port Hope every Friday, to which
I invited, by circular, the officers and members of all the
Lodges in the District, the meeting being well attended,
especially by the two Lodges in that town, and the officers
and members of those Lodges, as well as the officers and
members of other Lodges represented on those occasions,
derived great benefit therefrom.
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368 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
On the 19th, 20th and 21st March last I held a General
Lodge of Instruction at Port Hope, which was in all respects
a great success, especially in point of attendance — every
Lodge in the District, with one or two exceptions, heing
represented by one or more of its principal officers, the
register bearing the signatures of exactly one hundred
brethren. The meeting was an exceedingly pleasant one,
and I trust that those who attended with the view of per-
fecting themselves in the work were amply benefitted to
recompense them for their time and trouble. I was ably
assisted on that occasion by E. W. Bro. J. Wright, R. W.
Bro. Dr. Kincaid (both P. D. D. G. Masters of Ontario Dis-
trict), V. W. Brother John Boyd, and man}- other well
skilled brethren, to whom I tender mj- warmest thanks for
their services.
On the 21st May last I held a Lodge of Instruction at
Whitby, and on the 26th of same month I also held one at
Oshawa, both of which were well attended, many of the
officers in the western section of the District availing them-
selves of the opportunity to correct their work where
defective. At those meetings the three degrees were fully
demonstrated, in which I was assisted by V. W. Bro. John
Boyd, W. Bro. P. Taylor, W. Bro. Geo. Hopkins, and others ;
and I am satisfied the meetings were productive of much
good towards securing uniformity of work in the Lodges.
But few cases of complaint have been brought before me
during the year. Of these, all but one have been, at my
suggestion, privately adjusted to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned. As no similar private arrangement could be come
to as to the one referred to, it was laid before the M. W. the
Grand Master, in conformity with the provisions of the
Constitution in that behalf, who referred the same to me for
investigation. This I did in the presence of W. Bros. Boyd
and Taylor, of Oshawa, and reported to the Grand Master
my opinion thereon.
I have issued during the past year, at the request of the
Lodges named, two dispensations to wear regalia in public
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on the following occasions, viz. : to Yerulam Lodge, Bobcay-
geon, to attend Divine Service on the Festival of St. John
the Evangelist; and to Durham Lodge, Newcastle, for the
purpose of attending their Annual Festival.
Upon the application of the Lodge, and after due investi-
gation, I consented to the removal of Prince Albert Lodge,
No. 183, from the village of Prince Albert to the village of
Port Perry — which change, I believe, will be of advantage
to the Lodge and the craft. I regret to say this Lodge
suffered a heavy loss in the destruction of its hall and con-
tents by fire. But I am pleased to say that the consequent
suspension of work was extremely brief; the M. "W. the
•Grand Master, on being applied to, having immediately
ordered a duplicate warrant to be issued, under which the
Lodge is again flourishing.
The increase in the number of members of the Lodges in
the District during the past year is a gratifying indication
of the high estimation in which the craft is held by the
public.
The Lodges throughout the District are, I believe, in a
prosperous condition financially and otherwise, and well
provided with suitable halls appropriately, and in some
instances handsomely, furnished and decorated. I have
found the brethren warm and enthusiastic in the cause of
Masonry, as evinced by the large attendance at the regular
and emergent meetings of their respective Lodges.
After careful inquiry, I have learned of but few brethren
requiring Grand Lodge aid. Still, some cases have been
brought to my notice which I shall lay at length before the
Board of General Purposes. The position, however, of one
Lodge in particular, viz., United Lodge, No. 91, Brighton,
is so peculiarly unfortunate that I deem it necessary to call
attention of Grand Lodge to it — in order, if possible,' to
relieve the Lodge, partially at least, from its burdens. This
Lodge has been supporting, for some five years, two brethren
who, from old age and infirmities, have been utterly unable
to do anything towards their own support. The Lodo-e has
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during the past winter paid these brethren §3 each per
week, and has also supplied them with firewood, besides the
brethren frequently contributing sums . of money for their
relief. This constant heavy drain upon its resources has
made the Lodge poor, and it is consequently unable to pro-
cure the usual requisites for Lodge purposes. I would,
therefore, respectfully ask for these brethren a larger grant
from the benevolent fund of Grand Lodge than has hereto-
fore been given them.
It is with feelings of deep regret I announce to Grand
Lodge the death of our late ^Y. Bro. Hon. Asa A. Burnham,
a member of the Senate of Canada, and a Past Master of St.
John's Lodge, Xo. 17, G'obourg. For over twenty years he
evinced a warm interest in the labors of the craft, and was
at all times zealous and active in advancing its interests ;
and when at last summoned by the G. A. O. T. U., one of
his last requests was that his remains should be accom-
panied to the grave by the members of our Order. It is also
my melancholy duty to report the death of Bro. John
Whitelaw,of St. John's Lodge, Cobourg; andBro.W.H. Paton,
of Peterborough Lodge, No. 155, Peterborough, both of
whom were held in high esteem by the members of their
respective Lodges and the people of the towns in which
they resided.
I cannot close my report without expressing my gratifi-
cation at the satisfactory and harmonious feeling existing
between the members of the several Lodges, as also
between the Lodges themselves in this district; and I desire
to express my warmest thanks to W. Bro. E. Peplow, Jr., who
has very efficiently discharged the duties of District Secre-
tary during the year; to Bro. Chas. Doebler, of Port Hope
(a young Mason who has frequently rendered me valuable
assistance), and to the officers and members of the Lodges
throughout the District for the kind and courteous treatment
extended to me on all occasions.
I deem it my duty, in the interests of the craft, to recem-
mend — as my predecessor did — the division of Ontario Dis-
trict, or a rc-organization of the various Districts, believing
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 371
that, as at present constituted, it is far too large for any
District Deputy Grand Master to efficiently discharge the
duties of his office, either with entire satisfaction to himself
or to the large number of Lodges in the District.
I append a tabular statement showing the membership of
the several Lodges, and the work of each during the year,
to which I would invite particular attention.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J". B. TRAYES,
D. D. O. M.. Ontario District.
jS^ame of Lodge.
No.
Where Held.
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47
44
57
45
30
42
35
66
55
40
32
33
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17
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2
3
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1
7
4
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1
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6
7
8
10
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1
3
12
1
2
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7
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30
31
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Jerusalem
BrooUlin
91
101
114
Hope
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126 Campbellford ...
136 Oshawn.
J.B. Hall
145
150
155
161
183
223
268
209
270
Incomplete
Prince Albert
Prince Albert
Oshawa
In P. & R 22
Brougham Union .
No returns
PRINCE EDWAED DISTRICT.
To the M. W. the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada.
In accordance with the usage of Grand Lodge, I have
much pleasure in submitting my report on the condition of
Masonry in Prince Edward District.
I have constituted one Lodge, that of Mount Sinai, No. 280,
Napanee, and am happy to state it is in a very flourishing-
condition.
372 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
I have granted a number of dispensations during the year,
viz., Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 228, Odessa, Union Lodge,
No. 9, Napanee, to appear in regalia on the festival of
St. John the Evangelist ; Eureka Lodge, No. 283, Belleville,
to attend a festival clothed as Masons ; and two others, one to
Prince of Wales Lodge, to attend the funeral of Bro. John G.
Hooper, and one to Mount Sinai Lodge, No. 280, Napanee,
to attend the funeral of Bro. George A. Stevenson, lately
deceased.
By permission of the M. "W. the Grand Master, I acted for
and represented him at the ceremony of laying the corner
stone of the M. E. Church, in the village of Colebroolc,
May 15th, 1873.
I also received a dispensation from the M. W. the Grand
Master, empowering M. W. Bro. W. B. Simpson, P.G.M. to
lay with masonic ceremonies, the corner stone of St. Mary
Magdalene Church, Napanee, on the 1st of July, 1873, at
which ceremony a number of distinguished brethren from
Kingston assisted.
The M. "W". the Grand Master was pleased to grant a dis-
pensation for a new Lodge, to be formed in the village of
Centreville, for which I hope a warrant will be granted by
this Grand Lodge.
The condition of Masonry in the district is one of prosperity r
and with the exception of one or two complaints, one of
peace and harmony.
All of which M.W. Sir and Bro. is respectfully submitted.
FEED. EICHAEDSON,
D.D.G.M., Prince Edward District.
ST. LAWEENCE DISTBICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada.
As District Deputy Grand Master for the St. Lawrence
District, I beg leave to submit the following report.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 373
There are nineteen Lodges in the district, viz :
St. John's
Sussex '
Mount Zion
Mirickville
St. James
Rising Sun
Cataraqui
Albion
Central
Cornwall
Excelsior
Friendly Brothers
Simpson
Leeds
Lancaster
Elysian
Macoy
Minden
Farran's Point
Lodge, No. 3, Kingston.
" " 5, Brockville.
" " 28, Kemptville.
11 « 55, Mirickville.
" " 74, Maitland.
" " 85, Farmersville.
" " 92, Kingston.
" " 109, Harrowsmith.
¥ ¥ 110, Prescott.
¥ ¥ 125, Cornwall.
11 ¥ 142, Morrisburg.
': ¥ 143, Iroquois.
" " 159, Newboro.
" " 201, Gananoque.
" <c 207, Lancaster.
" H 212, Garden Island.
" " 242, Escott.
" " 253, Kingston.
" " 256, Farran's Point.
Each of which I have visited during my term of office.
I have found the Lodges generally presided over by skilful
Masters, assisted by experienced workmen who knowing
how to appreciate the ritual of Grand Lodge, take a pride in
exemplifying the same for the benefit of the brethren.
While I find the number of members steadily on the
increase, I am glad to be able to say that the brethren appear
to be fully alive to the necessity of having the ballot box
well guarded.
I granted permission to Leeds Lodge, No. 201, and Minden
Lodge, No. 253, to appear clothed in masonic regalia on the
festival of St. John the Baptist, and a like permission to
Cornwall Lodge, No. 125, on the festivals of St. John the
Evangelist and St. John the Baptist.
The differences existing amongst the brethren of Excelsior
Lodge, No. 142, referred to in the report of my predecessor,
have not yet been settled; and although that Lodge is now
374 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
presided over by our well-skilled, trusty, and oft-tried
E. W. Bro. Macdonell, P. D. D. G. M., I fear that perfect
harmony can only be restored by the withdrawal from the
Lodge of some of the brethren whose names are now on its
register.
A petition from several influential and worthy brethren
residing in Morris burgh, praying for a new Lodge, was pre-
sented to me, but as it was unaccompanied by the recom-
mendation required by the Constitution, I sought advice
from the M. W. the Grand Master, and have since placed the
petition and all papers relating to the case in the hands of
the Grand Secretary, believing that the matter can only bo
disposed of by Grand Lodge.
JAMES EEYXOLDS,
Prescott, 5th July, 1ST3. D. D. G. 31., St. Lawrence District.
OTTAWA DISTEICT.
In compliance with the requirements of the Constitution,
the undersigned has the honor to submit his annual report.
The Lodges in the District now number twenty-three, all
of which, with the exception of Aylmer Lodge, No. 138, are
in good working order, the average attendance good, and
the work very fairly carried out; but that uniformity of
work, so desirable, can never be obtained without the
appointment of a paid Lecturer, and I sincerely trust that
Grand Lodge will soon make proper provision for the
instruction of the brethren according to the ritual prescribed.
I am happy to state that the very best feeling has existed
in my District during the past year, no complaints having
been made to me. The Lodges are prospering and increasing
in membership, the best evidence of contentment and
prosperity being the many improvements that are being
made in the Lodge rooms, the procuring of larger and more
convenient rooms and new and suitable regalia, and increase
in membership.
Among the events of interest that have transpired during
the year, I have to record the visit of the M. W. the Grand
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 375
Master to Pembroke and Ottawa, for the purpose of dedi-
cating the Lodge rooms at these places. The occasion of
his visit was seized upon by the brethren to extend to him
that welcome to which, not only as the Grand Master, but
likewise as a man, he is so eminently entitled, and the
memory of his visit is preserved as a most pleasing landmark
in our community. R. W. Bro. Thomas White, jr., Deputy
Grand Master, assisted by His Excellency the Governor-
General and a largo assemblage of the craft, laid the corner-
stone of the new Protestant Hospital in Ottawa on the 16th
May, with Masonic ceremonies, and I am pleased at being
able to report that His Excellency expressed himself as
much impressed with the ceremonial, and regretted his not
being a member of the " mystic tie."
On St. John's Day I dedicated the Lodge room recently
obtained by the Evergreen Lodge. No. 209, at the village of
Lanark, and the occasion was one of great interest. There
was a large attendance from Perth, Carleton Place, &c. The
brethren extended to myself and other visiting brethren the
most bountiful hospitality, a choice dejeuner being laid in
the Town Hall, at which a large number of the craft,
honored with the presence of the ladies, sat down. A most
agreeable time was spent, and I greatly regretted that an
engagement elsewhere prevented me from participating in
the good time enjoyed by the brethren.
In the evening of St. John's day a Masonic concert (at
which I had the honor to preside) was held in the Lodge
Boom in Ottawa, the proceeds to be devoted to benevolence.
It was well attended and passed off most successfully, and
very great credit is due to W. Bro. Michaels, W. M. of
Lodge of Fidelity, No. 231, for the carrying of the matter
forward to such a successful issue.
M. W. Bro Eob. Morris delivered a lecture at several
places within the District, and was greeted by large num-
bers of the brethren.
Another noteworthy incident was the visit of the brethren
of Ogdensburg and Acacia Lodges, of Ogdensburg, to the
376 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Builders' Lodge, No. ITT, of Ottawa, wherein they exem-
plified a portion of the American work, whereby our
brethren were enabled to contrast the working under the
two rituals, and to derive certain knowledge which will be
very useful to them when visiting American Lodges.
I have again to refer to the most unsatisfactory state of
the relations between St. John's Lodge, I. R., of L'Orignal
(formerly of Yankleek Hill) and the Plantagenet and
Hawkesbury Lodges, C. R. In March I issued an edict
among the Lodges under my jurisdiction to refuse admis-
sion to brethren hailing from St. John's Lodge until the
matter had been settled by the Grand Lodge of Ireland, as
years had passed and that Grand Lodge had treated our
most earnest remonstrances with cool indifference ; but the
M. W. the Grand Master, having been written to by some
one at Yankleek Hill, has seen fit summarily to revoke the
order issued by me, and then to leave the matter in a worse
condition than before. But as this question will be brought
before Grand Lodge in a definite shape during the next
session, I shall leave the matter to be more fully explained
here.
The reaper Death has been bus}*, and a number of brethren
have passed to their account. The following have been
reported to me: Bro. Little, Fidelity, 231; Bro. H. Gough,
Builders', 17T ; Bro. Kerr, Doric, 152; Bro. James, of Ren-
frew Lodge, 122 ; all of whom were interred with Masonic
ceremonies. In Bro. Little's case, the brethren of Hawkes-
bury Lodge charged themselves with the care of the
ceremonies, that brother having lost his life through a
deplorable accident at Hawkesbury, and no time being
afforded for communicating with his mother Lodge (Fidelity
No. 231.)
I have again to tender my most sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the brethren of the various Lodges in my District
for their uniform kindness to me on all occasions, and for
their very kind forbearance for all shortcomings, and that
the G. A. O. T. U. may shower blessings upon them all is
the most earnest wish of
EDWARD C. BARBER,
D. D. G. M., Ottawa District.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 377
MONTREAL DISTEICT.
To the M. W. the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of Canada.
In presenting the following report on the condition of the
craft under ray supervision in this District, I have the
pleasure to state that harmony prevails amongst the seven
Lodges in this jurisdiction. With the exception of an appeal
of Bro. Junior Warden, Lodge of Antiquity, against the
ruling of the W. M., which appeal I sustained, there has
been no irregularity or complaint brought under my notice.
I have visited all the Lodges, and find them working well
and in accordance with the ritual of our Grand Lodge.
In the execution of my duties I had the honor of installing
the officers of six Lodges on St. John's Lay, having been
ably assisted in the ceremonies by B. W. Bro. J. Urquhart.
The Lodge of Antiquity refusing to confirm the election
of the W. M., made in December last, a new election was
held in January, and in February I installed the officers.
I have granted two dispensations during the year, one to
Mount Boyal Lodge, No. 202, to hold their annual ball, the
other to the six Canadian Lodges for a joint ball. Both
of these events reflected great credit on the brethren.
The only death reported was Bro. John T. Eagan, of
Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 226, who died on March 28th, and
was buried with Masonic ceremonies by the members of his
Lodge, W. Bro. McLean officiating.
In retiring from the office, I take this method of returning
my warmest thanks to the brethren for the kind manner in
which I have always been received by them.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
W. MACKENZIE,
Montreal, 9th July, 1S73. D. D. G. M., Montreal District.
MANITOBA DISTEICT.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers and Brethren.
As District Deputy Grand Master for Manitoba District, I
have the honor to submit my report for the year just ended.
378 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to report that
Masonry in this District is in a flourishing condition, and
that Peace, Love and Harmony prevail.
There are only three working Lodges in the Province of
Manitoba, consequently my duties have not been very
onerous. Two of these Lodges are working under warrant
from the Grand Lodge of Canada, and one is under dispen-
sation.
Prince Eupert Lodge, No. 240, Winnipeg.
Lisgar " " 244, Lisgar.
Ancient Landmark Lodge, U. D., "Winnipeg.
I regret that the Lodge at Portage La Prairie has not yet
got into working order, but hope that such will soon be the
case, as some good Masons from Ontario are settling in that
neighborhood.
I have visited all these Lodges, officially and otherwise,
during the year.
Prince Rupert Lodge, No. 240, Winnipeg. — This Lodge, the
oldest in the Province, continues to make steady progress,
not only by increasing the number of its members but, what
is of more importance, by upholding and maintaining the
fundamental principles on which our noble Order is founded.
There arc eighty names on the roll in good standing.
Severe strains have been made on their finances, in conse-
quence of sickness among their members and in assisting
strangers.
Lisgar Lodge, No. 244, Lisgar. — Notwithstanding difficul-
ties, this Lodge still continues to thrive and flourish. On
account of the membership being so scattered, the Lodge
being in a rural settlcment,it sometimes becomes veiwdifficult
to hold meetings, but I am glad to say that all these difficul-
ties have only had the effect of increasing their zeal and love
for Masonry. Under such experienced Masons as W. Bro.
Black, their first W. M., and others, I have no fear for them.
As the country becomes more thickly settled, additions
have been made of good men and true, both by initiation
and affiliation. Their Lodge room is very comfortably
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 379
fitted up, although not very large. I had the pleasure, on
last St. John's day, with tho assistance of W. Bros. Black
and Henderson, of installing and investing their officers.
Ancient Landmark Lodge, JJ. D., Winnipeg. — This Lodge
makes the second in the town. It received its dispensation
from the M. W. the Grand Master shortly after the last
meeting of Grand Lodge. "Under the mastership of W. Bro.
Henderson, an experienced Mason, it has increased very
much in numbers, and, like the other Lodges, is closely
observing the ritual of Grand Lodge. I would recommend
that a warrant be granted to this Lodge.
I am happy to report that the Lodges in this District
have purchased a suitable regalia for the D. D. G. M.
Both the Lodges in Winnipeg meet in the same room,
which at considerable cost to the brethren they have neatly
and suitably fitted up.
A general feeling is expressed by all the Lodges in the
District that the present unhappy difficulty between the
Grand Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodge of Quebec (so
called) should be amicably settled if possible, and that all
means consistent with the dignit}* of Grand Lodge should be
taken to secure that much-desired object.
It is my melancholy duty to report the death of one of
our members, late Secretary of Prince Rupert Lodge, Bro.
Geo. W. Webster, formerly of Wellington county, Ontario.
Notwithstanding the greatest care and attention on the
part of the brethren, some of them his intimate friends in
his former home, he was taken from us, and we now mourn
our loss — hoping, however, that it is his gain. May we meet
him in the Grand Lodge above.
During the year my opinion and decision has been asked
on different questions by the brethren, all of which I
endeavored to explain to the best of my ability and in har-
mony with the Constitution of Grand Lodge.
380 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
I take this opportunity of thanking the officers and
brethren of the Lodges in the District for the uniform kind-
ness and courtesy I have received at their hands.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
WM. N. KENNEDY,
Winnipeg, June 24, 1873. D. D. G. il., Manitoba District.
The foregoing Reports were referred to the Board of
General Purposes, to report thereon to this Grand Lodge.
The M. W. Grand Master read the following letter,
which was received and directed to be entered in the
proceedings :
Jerusalem, May 19th, 1873.
W. M. Wilson, Esq., G. M. of Grand Lodge of Canada :
Dear Sir and M. W. Bro., — I have the honor to report to you that
"Koyal Solomon Mother Lodge at Jerusalem, No. 293, was regularly
constituted on Wednesday the 7th irjst.
Fraternally and truly yours,
John Sheville.
P. S. — By direction of Bro. Morris I enclose you an Olive leaf plucked
from one of the trees in the Garden of Gethsemane.— J. S.
R. W. Bro. T. White, Jr., President of the Board of
General Purposes, submitted and read the following
AXNUAL EEPORT.
The Board of General Purposes has the honor to report
that its annual meeting was held in the city of Toronto on
the 4th day of February last.
The books of the Grand Secretary and the Grand
Treasurer, together with the accounts, statements and
vouchers, for the financial year ending 31st December, 1S72,
were snbmitted and carefully examined, and the Board has
pleasure in stating that they were found to be in every
particular correct. The following it a statement of the
finances of Grand Lodge at that date :
The receipts by the Grand Secretary for the past year
amount to $11,69S.55, derived from the following sources:
Certificates $2,968 00
Lues 5.309 99
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 381
Fees 1,971 50
Dispensations 576 00
Warrants 230 00
Constitutions 596 56
Proceedings 46 50
$11,698 55
The amounts at the credit of Grand Lodge, as per the
Grand Treasurer's statement, are as follows :
General Fund $29,988 06
Benevolence Fund, investment acct 12,468 81
" " current acct 1,357 34
Asylum Fund 6,002 66
649,816 87
That the funds belonging to this Grand Lodge are
invested as follows :
Dominion stock, bearing 6 per cent $28,800 00
" " " 5 per cent.... 10,000 00
Debentures, County of Middlesex 1,600 00
Bank of Toronto, bal. July 1,
1872 $1,058 66
Bank of Toronto, interest on
Dominion stock accrued... 144 00
1,202 66
Canadian Bank of Commerce S,214 21
$49,816 87
The crpenditure for the year 1872 amounted to $8,618.29,
of which sum $3,884.66 was for transfers to the Benevolent
Fund (including the sum of $250 in aid of the sufferers by
the Franco-Prussian war.) A detailed statement of the
expenditure has already been submitted to the Board.
The Board authorized the payment of the following
accounts :
Lawson, JVIcCulloch & Co., Grand Lodge
proceedings, &c $382 88
Lawson, McCulloch & Co., Constitutions... 277 00
382 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Copp, Clark & Co., certificates, &c 327 00
Assistance in Grand Secretary's office 325 00
W. Bruce, engrossing 43 19
R. Haigh, blank books 37 00
T. & E. White, Grand Lodge seal and
electrotyping 10 50
Duncan, Stewai't &'Co., blank book 2 05
W. W. Summers, repairs 5 25
M. Howie?, tin case 5 25
Grand Secretary, bal. of postage acct 17 77
Grand Master, postage, telegrams, &,c 21 00
Grand Treasurer, postage 3 73
$1,457 62
The Board recommend that the Grand Secretary be
allowed to draw to cover payments of paper for reprinting
proceedings, as the same may be required, amounting in
gross to $1,350.
The Board recommend that in future all orders for bene-
volence be endorsed by the party to whom the grant is
made, in addition to the endorsation of the Brother through
whom the payment is made.
The Board has much pleasure in reporting, tor the infor-
mation of Grand Lodge, that the amount contributed towards
the relief of our brethren in Chicago has been much in
excess of the sum required; and the Masonic Board of
Belief of that city having returned to this Grand Lodge the
sum of $872.84, to be apportioned among the contributors to
the fund, the Board recommend its division as follows :
Grand Lodge, Benevolence Fund, $485 63
Toronto Lodges, through A. R. Boswell... 169 64
Wellington District, P.D.D.G.M 1S2 73
Wilson " P.J.Brown 34 84
(The parties through whom the donations were made, i
S872 84
The Board has also to i*ecommend that in consideration of
the great services rendered to Masonry by B. W. Bro. Otto
Klotz, especially in connection with the funds of Bene-
volence, in preparing with great labor and care a record of
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 383
the various grants made, and an abstract of the particulars
in the case of each appliance for relief, a silver mantle
ornament, with some emblem of benevolence, be presented
to him, and that the Grand Master be requested to name a
committee to procure the same.
BENEVOLENCE.
The Board has had under consideration several applica-
tions for relief, and, after due consideration, made the
following appropriations, to be paid from the funds of
Benevolence at the disposal of the Board, viz. :
No. Applicant. Sum allowed. Payable through.
1 Mrs.L. J $ 50 M. W. Bro. W. B. Simpson.
2 Miss P 25 " " "
3 Bro.W 40 E, W. " J.Wright.
4 Mrs. C 25 " " J. B. Bickcll.
5 Orphans of late W. " John R. Leggo.
Bro. B 20
6 Bro. B 30 E. W. Bro. E. C. Barber.
7 Bro. 1 40 AV. M. New Dominion, No. 205.
8 Mrs. Mel 20 " Kilwinning, " 64.
9 Mrs.M 20 " Thistle, " 250.
10 Mrs. B 20 " Plattsville, " 178.
11 Bro. E 30 " Tuscan, " 99.
12 Mrs.K 20 E. AV. Bro. F. AVestlake.
13 Mrs. B 25 W. M. St. John's, « 40.
14 Mrs. G 25 " St. George's, " 42.
15 Mrs. T 25 " " " "
16 Mrs. T 20 E. AY. Bro. J. Milne.
17 Mrs. C 20 " " Thomas White, jr.
18 Mrs. A 25 " " P.J.Brown.
19 Mrs. H 25 " " Allan McLean.
20 Bro. C 25 " <« " "
21 Mrs. B 20 " " W. H. Weller.
22 Bro. P 30 " " J. Bain.
23 Mrs. G 20 « " J.E.Brooke.
24 Mrs. S 20
25 Mrs. W 20 W. M. Composite, No. 30.
26 Bro. T 20 " Brant, " 45.
27 Bro. S 20 " Doric, " 121.
28 Mrs. C 20 J. J. Mason, P. M. Strict Obser.
29 Mrs. S 20 " " "
30 Mrs. Q 20 " <;
31 Mrs: W 20 " " "
6
384 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
32 Mrs. D 20 J. J. Mason, P. M., Strict
33 Hamilton Board
of Relief. 50 " " "
34 Bro. B 20 R. W. Bro. J. Bain.
35 Bro. B 20 "
36 Bro. M 20 " " "
37 Mrs. D 20 • " " "
38 Mrs.H 20 u " "
39 Mrs. McD 25 M. W. " W.B.Simpson.
40 Bro. M 25 W. M. King Solomon, No. 43.
41 Toronto Board of
Belief. 50 R. W. Bro. J. Bain.
42 Mrs. S 25 M. W. " A.Bernard.
43 Board of Relief of
Montreal 50 R. "W. " Mackenzie.
44 Mrs. C 20 " " F. Westlake.
45 Bro. S.... 40 " " G. Levin.
46 Mrs. F r 25 " " P. J Brcwn.
47 Bro. T 25 " " R. Eincaid.
4S London Board of
Relief 40 « " F. Westlake.
49 Ottawa Board of
Relief 40 " " E.C.Barber.
50 Kingston Board
of Relief. 40 " " A. S. Kirkpatrick.
$1,335
The Board rejected the application on behalf of Mrs.
O , because by an error she obtained two grants, viz.,
$40 and $50 last July. On behalf of Mrs. J , because
there is no report received that she is in need ; the last
grant being to help her to p>ay for the last instalment of the
land bought by her husband. On behalf of Tudor Lodge,
No. 141, because it would not be a good precedent to refund
a Lodge the funeral expenses of a deceased brother, and a
grant of $50 having been made last July to Bro. D .
The Board would also strongly recommend to brethren
desirous of making application to the Board upon the Funds
of Benevolence, that those applications be always accom-
panied with sufficient information regarding the party for
whom aid is solicited, in order to arrive at an intelligent
decision on the subject.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 385
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
A charge of partial and improper conduct against the
"W". M. of Filius Viduse Lodge, No. 189, was brought before
the Board, and referred back to the D.D.G.M. for inquiry and
report. Subsequently the Grand Secretary has received the
following resolution, carried unanimously in the Lodge,
which, they assume, may be held as disposing of the matter:
" Moved by Bro. J. B. Gait, seconded by Bro. J. C. Chamberlin,
P. M., and
"Resolved, — That this Filius Viduae Lodge, No. 189, G. R. C, after
having heard the letter of complaint of Bros. Walson and Murdoch, say
that the said Brothers have no ground for complaint, and that this
Lodge has every confidence in the honor and integrity of R. W. Bro.
E. H. Smith, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Grand Secretary. — Carried unanimously."
In relation to the case of R. W. Bro. J. C. Franck, the
following resolution was passed, after the reading of a letter
from Bro. Franck :
That the communication of R. W. Bro. Franck having been read and
received, the Board is of opinion that there is nothing in the defence
put in to alter the decision of Grand Lodge, and recommend, therefore*
that the said Bro. Franck be expelled from the Craft at the next meet-
ing of Grand Lodge.
B. W. Bro. Franck is therefore recommended to Grand
Lodge for expulsion from the craft.
CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS.
Amity Lodge, No. 32, Dunnville. — The Board is of opinion
that the effect of clause 21, under the head of " Private
Lodges," in the Book of Constitution, is to render it impera-
tive on a Lodge to restore a brother who has been suspended
for non-payment of dues, on payment of " all arrears owing at
the time of his suspension," with the " regular Lodge dues for
period he was so suspended ;" in other words, that, by the act
of payment, the brother becomes again a member of the
Lodge in good standing, without any formal action on the
part of the Lodge, but that this provision does not prevent
the Lodge from accepting a less sum if it should see fit to do
so. The Board, therefore, holds that though it is a power
3S6 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
which should be cautiously exercised, there is nothing in the
Constitution of Grand Lodge or the usages of Masonry to
prevent Amity Lodge from remitting the dues accrued
during the period of suspension, and restoring a brother to
good standing on payment of the arrears due at the date of
his suspension. The Board desires it to be distinctly under-
stood that, in all cases of restoration of brethren, the Lodge
is responsible to Grand Lodge for the Grand Lodge dues
which accrue during the period of suspension.
In reference to the petition of a number of brethren of
Orillia for a dispensation to form a new Lodge there, the
Board is of opinion that it has no power to deal with the
case. In the absence of a recommendation from the nearest
Lodge, it must be reserved for the pleasure of Grand Lodge.
Dalhousie Lodge, JS"o. 52, Ottaica. — In this case, the papers
relating to the action of this Lodge in the matter of the
complaint of Bro. St. Hill against Bro. Smith, which were
sent to the Grand Secretary in England whilethe Lodge was
working under its English warrant, were merely transmitted
to this Grand Lodge through B. W. Bro. Sir John A.
Macdonald, after the Lodge had surrendered its English
warrant. No appeal from the decision of the M. TV. the
Grand Master of England appears, by the papers received,
to have been made ; and as the term of suspension has
expired, and no farther action in the matter is demanded by
either party, this Board does not deem it necessary to offer
any opinion on the proceedings taken.
St. Johns Lodge, J\To. 209a, London. — The Board finds, from
the statements of brethren and an examination of the minute
books of the Lodge, that "VV. Bro. O'Connor withdrew from
the Lodge and took his dimit on the 19th May, 1869, while
it was working under the Grand Lodge of Ireland. At its
first meeting after joining this Grand Lodge (21st August,
1872), TV. Bro. O'Connor personally applied in Lodge to be
reinstated, when it was moved and seconded that he be
admitted a member, and, no objection having been made,
the motion was declared carried, — no ballot was passed, nor
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5871). 357
was a formal vote taken. Bro. O'Connor paid the affiliation
fee, and lias since paid his dues up to last St. John's day.
At the next meeting, before the minutes were confirmed,
one of the brethren made some objections to the vote at the
previous meeting, but made no formal protest, and there is
some difference among the bi*ethren as to the extent to which
he pressed his objection. After this, Bro. O'Connor sat and
voted in the Lodge without formal objection. On the 18th
December, 1872, he was elected Master, the ballot having;
been passed twice before a clear majority was obtained..
On the 24th Bro. Morden made a formal protest to the
D. D. G. M. against the installation of W. Bro. O'Connor, on
the ground that he was not a member of the Lodge, no'
ballot having been taken, and no notice of application
having been sent to the members, as required by the Consti-
tution. The D. D. G. M. (R, W. Bro. Westlake) at first
intended to defer the installation of W. Bro. O'Connor until
he could communicate with the Grand Master, but on the
2Gth he received a telegram, sent in answer to a com muni-'
cation from the Secretary of the Lodge, authorizing him
(the D. D. G. M.) to proceed, and on the 27th he installed
Bro. O'Connor as Master of the Lodge. On a further,
representation to the Grand Master, he sent a further
telegram to E. W. Bro. "Westlake rescinding the author!-,
zation contained in the first telegram, but this was not
received until after the ceremony had been performed.
Bro. O'Connor was previously a Past Master, having been
Master of the Lodge while working under its Irish warrant.
Under these circumstances, the Board is of opinion that
W. Bro. O'Connor has not been regularly elected, and is not
now a member of the Lodge ; that he was not, at the time
of election, eligible for office in the Lodge, and consequently
that his installation as Master was null and void; and that
the fees and dues paid by Bro. O'Connor should be returned'
to him, and a proper application made, notice to the brethren-
given, and ballot taken, if he desires membership in the'
Lodge.
388 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
The Board regrets to find, from the evidence, that the
lodge has been exceedingly lax in its mode of admitting
members, and has tailed to comply with the requirements of
its own by-laws or the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of
Ireland (under which it formerly worked), or of this Grand
Lodge, all of which require the ballot to be passed, and
notice of application for membership to be sent to all the
members. The Board trusts that the attention of the
brethren having been called to this matter, the Lodge will
be more careful in the future.
King Solomon's Lodge, 2\o. 22, Toronto. — In this case Bro.
Sargant, while S. W. of the Lodge, tendered his resignation
and applied for a certificate of withdrawal by letter, of which
tbe following is a copy :
"Toronto, 12th April, 1870.
{tD. McLellan, Esq., W. M. King Solomons Lodge, No. 22:
"Dear Sir and T. W. Bro, — I will thank you to have the Secretary
of the Lodge furnish me with the amount of my dues ; also arrange
during the coming week to appoint some one in my place as acting
Treasurer. And as I cannot, by reason of my office, constitutionally ask
for any dimit till the expiration of my present term of office, I presume
it will be necessary for you to place the matter before the Lodge this
evening and, if they deem fit, grant me my dimit at once, I may mention
that I have good and sufficient reasons for acting in the manner I do. Trust-
ing you will attend to the matter at once,
" I remain fraternally yours,
[Signed] " Thomas Sargant/'
The dimit was granted at the regular meeting of the
Lodge in April, 1870, before the expiration of his term of
office, and was issued to Bro. Sargant. In July, 1870, Bro.
Sargant applied for admission, as a joining member, to St.
John's Lodge, and on the 9th of March and 13th of April,
1S71, to King Solomon's Lodge, but was on each occasion
rejected. In the petitions he described himself as " late a
member" of King Solomon's Lodge. The petitions were in
the usual form, and promised obedience, &c, "if admitted
among you." On the 14th December, 1871, Bro. Sargant
attended the King Solomon's Lodge, claimed membership
on the ground that the Lodge could not accept his resigna-
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 389
tion while S. "W., and tendered the amount of his dues. The
acting "W. M. ruled that he was still a member of the Lodge,
are directed the Secretary to receive all arrears of dues from
him. Bro. Purvis, the J. W., appealed from this ruling to
the D. D. G. M., E. W. Bro. Kerr, After considering the
case, Bro. Kerr decided against the ruling of the acting W.M.,
and held that Bro. Sargant was not a member of King
Solomon's Lodge. From this decision the present W. M.,
E. W. Bro. Spry, has appealed to the Grand Master, who has
referred the matter to this Board for decision.
The Board is of opinion that the action of the Lodge,
viewed in the light of the peculiar wording of Bro. Sargant's
letter, may be regarded in effect (though not technically so
worded; as a removal for sufficient cause under clause 9,
" Of Masters and Wardens of Lodges." Bro. Sargant says
in his letter, " I have good and sufficient reasons for acting
in the manner I do," and his masonic word contained in an
official letter seems to have been taken as a "sufficient
cause " without further investigation. The Board is further
of opinion that if the action of the Lodge could not be
sustained as a removal from office for cause, and a with-
drawal from membership conjointly with the removal, Bro.
Sargant is, by his own acts after his year of office had
expired, estopped by every principle of law and equity from
claiming membership in the Lodge. His application was
to be allowed to retire either then or as soon as he could
legally do so. The Lodge acted upon the application at
once. The Board does not at present decide whether the
Lodge had the right, under the Constitution, to accept the
resignation of a member while in office as S. "W., but the
application was made and the Lodge did in fact accept it.
If it did wrong, the Lodge rendered itself liable to censure,
but the act was not a nullity any more than the irregular
initiation of a candidate without sending the prescribed
notices, etc., would be a nullity; and it may be regarded,
when combined with the wording of the application and the
the acts both of the Lodge and Bro. Sargant after his year
of office had expired, as a withdrawal at any rate from the
390 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
date when it could legally be done. The Lodge had clearly,
hy its action, deprived itself of the power of suspending Ero.
Sargant for non-payment of dues; and he, by applying
again for membership, describing himself as " late a mem-
ber " of the Lodge, and promising obedience " if admitted,"
in like manner estopped himself from afterwards claiming
the privileges of membership.
For these reasons, the Board is of opinion that the ruling
of B. W. Kerr should be sustained.
Plantagenet Lodge. — The complaint of Plantagenet Lodge,
No. 186, against St. John's Lodge, No. 159, I. E., having
again come before the Board, E. "W. Bro. Kivas Tully, the
representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in the Grand
Lodge of Canada, stated that the Grand Lodge of Ireland
had forwarded a reply to our remonstrance through our
representative there, E. W. Bro. Mackay, but that he had
not received such reply. The Grand Secretary was accord,
ingly directed to write to the Grand Lodge of Ireland,
through our representative, asking to be furnished with a
copy of their decision in the matter.
Lodge at Levuka, Fiji. — In reference to the formation of a
Masonic Lodge at Levuka, Fiji, referred to the Board at the
last Communication of Grand Lodge, the Board has to report
that tne Grand Secretary addi-essed a letter to W. Bro.
Paton, which was deemed sufficient and satisfactory, and it
was not considered necessary that any further action should
be taken on the subject until such time as further informa-
tion should be received. The substance of the Grand
Secretary's letter was, that until more satisfactory state-
ments are made in relation to the formation of the Lodge,
the Grand Lodge of Canada would not feel warranted in
extending recognition to it. No further letter or informa-
tion has since been received.
Denver Lodge,J)enver. — A letter was received from theW.M*
of Denver Lodge, Denver, Colorado, stating that the Lodge
upon authority from Mississippi Lodge,No. 147, Almonte, had
incurred the expenses of the funeral of the late Bro.
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Northrup, a Past Senior "Warden and Treasurer of the latter
Lodge, and that the said Lodge at Almonte had neglected
to reimburse Denver Lodge for the expenses thus incurred.
The subject was left over, Avith the view of obtaining full
particulars from Mississippi Lodge. Such explanations,
with further correspondence from Denver Lodge, have since
been received, and will form the subject of action by the
Board at its present session.
Grand Lodge of Nevada. — The Grand Secretary submitted
a number of letters and documents having reference to a
misunderstanding with the Grand Lodge of Nevada, which
had resulted from the initiation of aS. W. Craig by Cornwall
Lodge, No. 125, who was claimed to be, at the time of his
said initiation, within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge
of Nevada. The Board, having examined the documents,
came to tbe conclusion of leaving the question in the hands
of the President of the Board and the Grand Secretary, and
it has pleasure in announcing that all misunderstanding has
been removed, as will appear from the following letter :
Office Grand Master of Masons in Nevada, "I
Virginia, Nevada, Feb. 17, 1873. J
K. W. Bro. Thomas B. Harris, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Canada,
Hamilton, Ont. :
E. W. Sir and Bro. : Your favor Feb. 6 received. Tbe receipt of tbe
same bas given rue mucb pleasure, as it removes all cause of control
versy or unpleasant feeling between tbe two Grand bodies.
I will at once issue a circular letter to the Lodges of tbis jurisdiction,
announcing that by their own limitation both resolutions of 1871 and
1872 Lave ceased and determined, and that they are not any longer of
effect, but null and void.
At our next Grand Communication proper action will be taken in
reference to the resolution of 1871. As it is impossible to expunge, we
will have to adopt a receding resolution, which will amount to tbe
same thing in fact.
Yours respectfully and fraternally,
Wm. M. VanBokkelen, Grand Master.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
THOMAS WHITE, Jr.
President B. of G. P.
392 (iRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thcs. White, Jtrar.,
seconded by R. W. Bro. Win. Mackenzie, and
Kesolved, — That the annual report of the Board he received.
R. "W". Bro. T. "White, Jr., on behalf of the Board
submitted and read the following semi-annual report on
AUDIT AND FINANCE.
The Board of General Purposes begs to report as follows:
That the receipts for the half year ending June 30th, 1873,
amount to $7,539.08.
The Grand Treasurer's statement is as follows :
ASSETS.
Dominion Stock, at 6 per cent., §28,800
« " at 5 per cent., 10,000 38,800 00
County of Middlesex Debentures 1,600 00
Cash in Bank of Commerce 11,725 24
Bank of Toronto, at Toronto 1,393 GG
§53,518 90 .
Representing the following balances at the credit of the
various accounts in the books at the Grand Lodge :
General Fund §32,229 45
Asylum Fund 6,193 GG
Benevolent Fund, invested account 13,725 95
Benevolent Fund, current 1,369 84
•S53,51S 90
The Committee recommend payment of the following
accounts, viz. :
Copp, Clark & Co., printing and certi-
ficates §165 75
Lawson, McCulloch & Co., printing 131 00
Buntin, Gillies & Co., stationery 19 33
Lash & Co., regalia 50 00
Chairman Foreign Correspondence, pre-
paring report 50 00
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 393
Incidental Expenses, Grand Master 9 50
" " Pres. B. of G. P. 2yrs. 10 00
Grand Secretary attending Board and
Grand Lodge meetings 30 GG
S466 24
The Grand Lodge having authorized the re-printing of
the proceedings from the commencement, recommend that
the President of the Board bo empowered to draw upon the
Grand Treasurer from time to time, such amounts as may
be necessary to cany on the work.
The Board also beg to draw attention to the recommend-
ation of investment of funds as in printed report of
proceedings 1872, page 101.
That the Grand Secretary be empowered to subscribe for
"The Freemason" and "Jewel" for the use of the Grand
Lodge.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
President E. of G. P.
It was moved by R.W. Bro. T. "White, jr., seconded by
M. W. Bro. T. Douglas Harington, and
Resolved, — That the semi-annual report of the Board on Finance be
received and adopted.
R. W. Bro. T. White, jr., on behalf of the Board,
submitted the following report on
WARRANTS.
The Board of General Purposes begs to report that they
have examined the books, papers, &c., of the following
Lodges under dispensation, and recommend that warrants
be granted.
Wingham Lodge, Wingham, Ont.
Shuniah " Prince Arthur's Lan'g, "
Ancient Landm'rk " Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Doric '•' Lobo, Ont.
Leamington " Leamington, "
Dufferin " West Flamboro, "
394 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Robertson Lodge, Nobleton. Ont.
Moore " Mooretown, "
Conestogo " Drayton, "
Preston " Preston, "
Eddy " Hull, Que.
Victoria " Centreville, Ont.
Mount Olivet « Thorndale, "
That the warrant granted to the Royal Solomon Mother
Lodge, held at Jerusalem, Palestine, be confirmed.
That a warrant be granted to the following Lodge not
having had a dispensation :
Hanover Lodge, Hanover, Ont.
Respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
President B. of G. P.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. T. White, jr., seconded
by M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board on warrants he received
and adopted.
R. W. Bro. T. White, jr., on behalf of the Board
submitted and read the following report on the
CONDITION OF MASONRY.
The Board of General Purposes begs leave to submit the
following report on the condition of Masonry.
The Board has examined the reports of the D. D. G. M's
of the London, Wilson, Huron, Hamilton, Niagara, Toronto,
Ontario, Prince Edward, St. Lawrence, Ottawa, Montreal
and Manitoba Districts.
It is gratifying to find from these reports that Masonry is
in a flourishing condition, that with few exceptions the
Lodges are prospering, steadily increasing, and working
harmoniously, and in accordance with the regulations and
ritual of Grand Lodge.
The D.D.G.M's report that they have visited nearly every
Lodge in their respective districts, and find them under the
government of efficient and skilled masters, and desirous of
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 395
making themselves perfect in the work laid down by Grand
Lodge.
The complaints during the year have been few, and in
general easily disposed of, by the D. D. G. M. without
requiring to be brought under the notice of Grand Lodge or
the Grand Master.
Lodges of instruction have been held in Ontario and
Huron Districts. In Huron District at Goderich and Strat-
ford, and in Ontario, besides holding a Lodge of instruction
once a week in Port Hope, during the months of January
and February, the D. D. G. M. held general Lodges of
instruction in Port Hope, Whitby and Oshawa. All these
Lodges of instruction are reported to have been well
attended, and to have been interesting and beneficial to the
officers and members of the Lodges in their respective
districts. The D. D. G. M. strongly recommends a lodge of
instruction to be held in Niagara District during the
coming winter.
A number of dispensations have been granted by D. D.
G. M's. for Masons to appear in masonic clothing at festivals,
which are reported to have passed off pleasantly and har-
moniously. One D. D. G. M. granted two dispensations to
hold balls, the power to grant such dispensations has been
frequently declared to be in the M. W. the Grand Master
only. One D.D.G.M.has deputed a W. Brother to act for him
in constituting a Lodge, although the D.D.G.M. has himself
the power to constitute a Lodge, the M.W. the Grand Master
alone has power to appoint another brother to perform that
duty.
The M. W. the Grand Master has visited and constituted
several Lodges in different districts, where his presence will
long be remembered with pleasure.
A. number of dispensations have been granted by the M.W.
the Grand Master to open new Lodges, which are in nearly
all instances reported to be working well, and are recom-
mended for warrants by the D. D. G. M's. of their respective
districts.
39C GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
The D. D. G. M. ot the Province of Manitoba reports that
the district has procured suitable clothing for the D.D.G.M.
of that District.
The Board has again to regret that several D. D. G. M's.
have not complied with the constitution, which requires
them to send in their reports to the Grand Secretary fourteen
days prior to the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
President B. of G. P.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thos. White, jr., seconded
by M. W. Bro. James Seymour, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board on Condition of Masonry be
received and adopted.
M. W. Bro. W. B. Simpson having directed attention
to the clause in the report on Condition of Masonry,
referring to the fact of a Lodge having been constituted
and dedicated by a Worshipful Brother not constitution-
ally authorized to do so, it was suggested that the
proceedings should be approved and confirmed by the
M. W\ Grand Master, and which he was pleased to do.
R. W. Bro. Thos. White, Jr., on behalf of the Board,
submitted the following report on matters in connection
with the claim made by Denver Lodge, No. 5, Denver,
Colorado, against Mississippi Lodge, No. 147, Almonte,
for the expenses incurred on behalf of our late Bro.
Northrup, whose death took place in that city :
DENVER LODGE, COLORADO.
The Board of General Purposes begs to recommend the
adoption by Grand Lodge of the following resolutions :
That the correspondence in relation to the claim of
Denver Lodge, No. 5, Colorado, against Mississippi Lodge,
No. 147, Almonte, having been submitted to the Board, and
the following facts appearing, viz. :
1. That the late Bro. Northrup, formerly a member of
Mississippi Lodge, being in the city of Denver, died there.
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2. That the widow of the said Bro. Northrup applied for
his burial with Masonic ceremonies to the TV. M. of Denver
Lodge.
3. That the said W. M. applied by telegraph to the TV. M.
of Mississippi Lodge, enquiring whether the said Bro.
Northrup was in good standing.
4. That he received an answer to the effect that the said
Bro. !Nbrthrup was in good standing.
5. That thereupon the said Denver Lodge caused Bro.
Northrup to be buried with Masonic ceremonies, and sent
the following bill to the TV. M. of Mississippi Lodge :
For Smith & Doll's bill for coffin, hearse, &c $69 00
" Denver City Band 50 00
" Telegraphing to Almonte. 6 55
$125 65
6. That the TV. M. of Mississippi Lodge, having given no
authority to DeDver Lodge to incur any such expense, did
not pay the amount, and thereupon complaint was made to
the Grand Secretary of such neglect, on the ground that all
Masons in good standing are entitled to Masonic burial, and
that therefore Denver Lodge acted only as the proxy of
Mississippi Lodge. Be it therefore
Resolved, — That while this Board recognizes this right
of Masons in good standing to have the honors of Masonic
burial in the event of their decease, it does not consider that
any obligation rests upon Lodges to bear the expense of
such funeral, except upon distinct resolution to that effect
in cases of necessity; but that as Denver Lodge evidently
acted under a different impression, and in a spirit of
brotherly kindness, it be an instruction to the President to
issue his order to the "W. M. of Denver Lodge fur the amount
expended on the funeral of the said late Bro. Northrup.
It was moved by R. TV. Bro. Thos. "White, Junr.,
seconded by R. TV. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board be received.
398 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
E,. \V. Bro. Thos. White, jr., submitted and read the
following report of the
MASONIC ASYLUM TEUST.
The trustees of the Masonic Asylum Trust have to report
to Grand Lodge a further years' stewardship.
In the matter of funds, the balance reported in 1872
amounted to 85, 858. 66, which has been augmented, by interest
on stock $288, and on bank deposits $4=7, to $6,193.66 which
is thus represented :
Dominion Stock 84.800 00
Bank Deposit 1,393 66
$6,193 66
For ready future reference the trustees have extracted
and annex an analysis of the Asylum Funds for 10 years,
from 1863 to 1873 shewing the above result.
In the matter of the great object indicated in the original
report of I860, when the proposal of an Asylum was first
enunciated, regret at apparent delay is counterbalanced by
the knowledge that among the most valued evidences of
benevolence are to be found instances which, cautiously
entertained at their first inception, have in time forced their
utility to be conceded, in this view the trustees confidently
await the time when the genius of Masonry will irresistably
assert itself, in requiring evidence to be afforded to the outer
world that the great masonic landmark "brotherly love"
needs a warmer illustration than the distribution of casual
benevolence, and that while many a private home has been
gladdened thereby, it may be both more visibly and more
fraternally illustrated in the creation of an institution where,
to quote the words of the original report "the indigent and
" decayed Mason, his bereaved widow and his helpless
" orphan may enter, not as into an institution where the
" feeling of dependence, almost ggravates distress, but as
" into a noME provided by Masons, who by the goodness of
" the Great Architect of the Universe have been blessed with
." a continuance of means, for those who, from unforseen and
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 399
" unavoidable causes, are plunged into the depths of poverty
" and want, but who are nevertheless brethren, and brethren
" whose claims to the appellation are in the true spirit of
" Masonry enhanced by misfortune."
A recent traveller in England asserted that one of the
grandest items of her national greatness was to be found in
her magnificent Hospitals and Charities, towards which
Masonry had not been behind hand in contributing her
quota. The trustees venture to hope that Canada may
speedily follow the lead of the old mother land in this, as
she has been proud to do in other glorious examples.
It is with feelings of uuusual sadness your trustees reflect
that during the comparatively brief period since the creation
of the trust, the hand of death has twice reduced their num-
ber, in the removal in 18G8 of their chairman E. W. Ero.
The Honorable Eobert Spence, and but a few brief months
since of E. W. Brother Alfio DeGrassi. The survivors are
sure Grand Lodge will join them in deploring the loss of
brethren whose eminentlyzealous and benevolent dispositions
peculiarly fitted them for participation in the care and
nursing of funds set apart for an object, which when con-
summated cannot fail to reflect their virtues and their
memory. In E.W. Brother Spence's farewell report (see
proceedings 1868) written almost with the finger of death,
words of wisdom and encouragement are found which the
trustees desire by this reference to save from being forgotten,
while in the surviving and venerable father of the late B."W.
Brother DeGrassi, the oldest Mason in our midest, a visible
illustration seems to be presented of the happiness that might
be afforded to his declining years could he be secured the
companionship and comforts of home in a well regulated
Masonic Asylum or Eetreat.
Erom his known energy and interest in every true bene-
volent work the trust venture to recommend the name of
E. TV. Brother J. K. Kerr, Fast D.D.G.M. to fill the vacancy
in the Trust caused by the lamented death of E. W. Brother
Alfio DeGrassi, and if there is no objection to an increase in
400 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
their number from four to five, and which in some respects
might be desirable, the further addition of the name of the
respected E. W. Brother The Eeverend Yincent Clementi,
Past Grand Chaplain, will they are confident be not only
warmly received by the masonic community, but will add
weight and influence to their board.
To return to the matter of funds, a comparative reference
to the financial position of Grand Lodge in 1860, when the
scheme of an asylum was first mooted, and that presented by
last years accounts, proves that Grand Lodge had good
grounds for faith in her resources, when in 1860 on the
motion of the revered Grand Master who again presides over
us, she pledged herself to a liberal support of a project which
commended itself with an unprecedented enthusiasm to masonic
recognition, as evidenced by the series ot commendatory
resolutions unanimously adopted on the motions of the
leaders of the craft from every section of Canada, and the
trustees feel convinced that the voice of Masonry will
pronounce that the scheme should now be matured, the very
circumstance of protracted delay, iu carrying out a bene-
volent project the necessity for which has been so long-
announced, almost inviting reflections injurious to the craft.
By reference to previous reports, it will be seen that
several liberal propositions from Lodges who were desirous
of seeing the asylum located in their neighborhood, lapsed
from want of action, one in particular from the town of
Niagara of several acres of land a substantial building and
§3,000 in money it is to be regretted was not accepted by
Grand Lodge though strongly recommended by the Trust,
but while the lands and building there originally offered
have been since appropriated and were gladly availed of for
the useful and benevolent objects of "Miss Bye's Female
Emigration Home" your trustees have pleasure in adding
that they have ascertained that the monetary offer of $3000
js still held to be binding on the Masons of Niagara should
that unrivaled site for salubrity and centrality, as your
trustees are bound after a recent visit of inspection to regard
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 401
it, be selected, and there is every reason to believe that on
due and timely application there might be secured on advan-
tageous terms a most beautifully located plot of ordnance
land with a substantial building (formerlya military hospital)
admirably adapted, with comparatively slight modifications,
to be immediately utilized as the nucleus of the proposed
institution, which, once opened, will lack neither interest
encouragement nor support to become the cherished monu-
ment of the spirit of Masonry.
IQVAS TULLY,
Chairman.
ANALYSIS ASYLUM FUND 1863-73.
NO. THIRTY-SEVEN LODGES. 1863-8.
4 Dorchester St. John's ...$ 102 50
8 Nelson Phillipsburgh 53 00
10 Norfolk Simcoe 60 50
13 Western Light Bolton 23 00
16 St. Andrew's Toronto 16100
17 St. John's Cobourg 20 00
42 St. George's London 4125
49 Harington Quebec 36 00
51 Corinthian Grahamville 25 00
56 Victoria Sarnia 2100
57 Harmony Binbrook 20 00
58 Doric Ottawa SO 00
59 Corinthian Ottawa 100 00
60 Hoyle LaColle 25 00
68 St. John's Ingereoll 17 00
73 St. James St, Marys 10 00
75 St. John's Toronto 280 56
78 Hiram Tilsonburg 68 50
80 Albion Newbury 33 00
83 Beaver Strathroy 29 00
84 Clinton Clinton 115 00
86 Wilson Toronto 50 00
96 Corinthian Barrie 82 50
98 TrueBlue Albion 25 00
101 Corinthian Peterborough 65 75
402 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
113 Wilson Waterford 57 00
11G Cassia Widder , 25 00
117 Stanbridge Stanbridge 35 00
130 Yamaska Granby ^ 26 00
133 Lebanon Forest Franceston 55 00
131 Shawenegam Three Eivers 73 00
141 Tudor Mitchell " 13 00
140 Prince of Wales, JNewburgh J 30 00
147 Mississippi Almonte 37 00
151 Grand Eiver Berlin 20 00
153 Burns Wyoming 20 00
1G1 Percy Warkworth 20 00
01,965 56
NO. ONE CHAPTER.
13 Stadacona Quebec 20 00
81,985 56
(See proceedings 1SC3, p. 417 ; 1864, p. 5G0 ; 1565, p. ST ; 18C6, p. 583; 1S9S, p. 619.)
THE GRAND LODGE.
Yote of Grand Lodge, 1866 $2,000 00
(See proceedings 1SG6, p. 190 )
BANK INTEREST.
Gore Bank $ 67 94
Bank of Upper Canada 45 87
Bank of Montreal 235 66
Bank of Toronto 97 65
$ 446 72
INTEREST ON PROVINCIAL INVESTMENTS.
On sundries from Grand Treasurer — pro-
portion to trust 8 48 80
On first instalment $3,800 533 58
On present instalment $4,800 296 00
$1,860 38
RECAPITULATION.
SUBSCRIPTION.
Thirty-seven Lodges 61,965 56
One Chapter 20 00
Grand Lodge 2,000 00
83,985 58
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 403
INTEREST.
Banks § 446 72
Investments 1,860 38
$2,307 10
$6,292 66
Less commission, &c, 1868-9.... 8 99 00
S6.193 66
Represented by Dominion stock..S4,800 00
Bank balance 1,393 66
86,193 66
NOTE.
Promises of subscriptions were male by the following
Lodges :
5 Sussex Brockville $ 50 CO
6 Barton Hamilton 100 00
18 Prince Edward Picton 100 00
34 Thistle Amherstburg 42 00
37 King Hiram Ingersoll
48 Madoc Madoc
62 St. Andrew's Caledonia
108 Blenheim Drunibo
141 Tudor Mitchell
$465 00
See proceedings 1&G3, p. 417.
And the munificent offer of $3,000 from Niagara Lodge,
within referred to, and also in regard to which see proceed-
ings 1867, p. 371 ; 1868, p. 598.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thomas White, Jr.,
seconded by M. "W. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Asylum Trust he received.
The Grand Secretary submitted and read the following
correspondence which was received and ordered to be
entered in the proceedings.
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404 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
"Toronto, August 10th, 1872.
"R. W. Sir nd Bro. — I beg leave to enclose to you the answer made
by The Right HoDorablethe Secretary of State, for the home department,
to the late Governor-General, on the occasion of his presenting the
address of the Grand Lodge of Canada, to Her Majesty the Queen,
congratulating Her Majesty on the recovery of the Prince of "Wales from
his serious illness.
"I have the honor to be R. W. Sir and Bro.,
"Tours fraternally,
"JOHN A. MACDONALD."
'•THOS. B. HARRIS, Esq.,
Grand Secretary, Hamilton."
"Whitehall, July 24, 1872.
"My Lord. — I have had the honor to lay before the Queen, the loyal
and dutiful address of the brethren of the honorable fraternity of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of the Grand Lodge of Canada, on the
occasion of the illness of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
"I have the honor to inform your lordship that Her Majesty was pleased
to receive the address very graciously.
"I have the honor to be my lord,
"Your Lordship's obedient servant,
"H. A. BRUCE.'7
"The Lord Lisgar, G. C. M, G., K. C. B.,
St. George's Hotel,
"Albemarle Street."
Y. ~W. Bro. B. E. Charlton gave notice that on
to-morrow he will move that the sum of $500 be annually
granted to the M. W. Grand Master, including the year
now closing, towards paying his travelling expenses.
K. "W. Bro. Otto Klotz, chairman of the sub-Committee
on Benevolence, gave notice that on to-morrow he will
apply to the Grand Lodge for the sum of $3,000, to be
taken from the general funds and transferred to the fund
of benevolence.
It was moved by V.W. Bro. J. J. Mason, seconded by
R. W. Bro. W. Mackenzie, and
Resolved, — That the election of officers be the first order of business
at the afternoon session of Grand Lodge to-morrow.
E,. W. Bro. Chauncey Bennett gave notice, that on
to-morrow he will move that the next Annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodsre be held at St. Catharines.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 405
"W". Bro. S. S. Lazier gave notice, that he would move
that the n ext meeting of Grand Lodge be held at Belleville.
R.W. Bro. F. Westlake gave notice that he would move
that the next Annual Communication of Grand Lodge be
held at London.
R.W. Bro. Thomas White, jr., presented his credentials
as the Representative of the Grand Orient of France.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, presented his credentials
as the Representative of the Grand Orient of Costa Rica.
R. W. Brother the Grand Secretary, on behalf of R. W.
Bro. Hugh A. Mackay, presented his credentials as the
Representative of the Grand Lodge of Michigan.
These brethren were severally received and saluted
with the usual Masonic honors, and were accorded a seat
on the dais.
In accordance with notice given,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson,
seconded by R. W. Bro. J. Urquhart, Jr.,
That Article 1 of Deputy Grand Master, Book of Constitution, which
requires that the Deputy Grand Master shall not he elected from that
portion of the Province in which the Grand Master resides, he amended
hy striking out the following words : " and in order that hoth sections
of the Province may enjoy a proper representation he shall not he
elected from that portion of the Province in which the Grand Master
resides/'
A vote of Grand Lodge having been taken, it was
declared in the negative.
In accordance with notice given,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Otto Ivlotz, seconded by
R. W. Bro. John E. Brooke, and
Eesolved, — That in section 1, " Of the Board of General Purposes,1'
the following words be struck out, viz. : :i Not more than one half of
such appointed or elected members are to be Past Masters at the time
of such appointment or election,"
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment,
to meet at 7.30 o'clock, p. m.
406 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
The Grand Lodge resumed its sittings at S o'clock, p. m.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Grand Master,
On the Throne.
Grand Officers, Members and Representatives.
E. W. Bro. T.White, jr., on behalf of the Board of General
Purposes, submitted and read the following report on
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
The Board of General Purposes begs leave to submit tbe
following report upon Grievances and Appeals :
1. Bro. William Hawthorne, a member of St. Jobn's Lodge,
No. 209a, complains that through the opposition of Bro. M.
P. McTaggart, a member of St. John's Lodge, No. 20, he has
on more than one occasion been refused admission as a
visitor to this latter Lodge. It appears that a difficulty
arose between these two brethren before Bro. Hawthorne
became a Mason, the particulars of which need not now be
detailed. Any member has no doubt a right to announce
his refusal to remain in the Lodge if a visitor to whom he
objects, on being announced be admitted, but this right ought
to be exercised with caution, and only for sufficient reasons,
and it is certainly no ground for complaint, that the W. M.
decides in such a way as to keep the member of his own
Lodge in the room. It is hoped that the brethren concerned
will be able to settle their difficulties amicably, but if not
Bro. Hawthorne had better for the present, confine his visits
to Lodges other than that of which Bro. McTaggart is a
member.
2. Bro. Charles C. Baird, of Acacia Lodge. No. 61, has
been suspended by his Lodge for unmasonic conduct, and has
been summoned for expulsion. In answer to their summons
he complains of the insufficiency of the evidence upon winch
the suspension was ordered, and states his inability to
attend the present Communication of Grand Lodge. The
D. D. G. M. it appears has not been made acquainted with
the case, and as the delay will not be of consequence, it is
recommended that the whole matter be referred to the
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 407
D. D. G. M. of the Hamilton District, -with power to hear
further evidence if necessary, and with instructions to report
at the next meeting of the Eoard, and that in the meantime
the suspension do stand.
3. Bro. Isaac Bell, Cornwall, was on the 6th November
1872, suspended by St. George's Lodge, No. 42, for unmasonic
conduct. From this suspension he has appealed on two
grounds — first, because he was not an affiliated member, and
secondly because the summons was grosslv irregular. Both
grounds are untenable. The first, if true in fact, is no
answer, and the second is not true in fact — the irregularity
complained of being that he was at the time a convict in
the Penitentiary for felony. On his own showing his appeal
cannot be received, and it is recommended that it be
dismissed.
4. The complaint of Bro. Thomas Clark, of Ionic Lodge,
No. 229, requires careful investigation, but this should take
place in the first instance in the Lodge itself, or before the
D. D. G. I\L
5. On the appeal of Bro. John A. Mackie against his sus-
pension for unmasonic conduct byThe Grand Bivor Lodge,No.
151, it is recommended that all parties be summoned for the
nert meeting of the Board, and that the Lodge be required
to produce there all the evidence taken in the case.
6. It is only necessary to state, in connection with the
case of Bro. George Smith, of Dalhousie Lodge, that he was
suspended for twelve months by that Lodge while under the
jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, and that the
Grand Master of England, on appeal by Bro. Smith, annulled
the suspension on the ground that the Lodge had no power
to suspend, and directed him to be at once restored to his
Masonic privileges. This decision cannot be reviewed.
Grand Secretary Hervey's letter to the W. M. of Dalhousie
Lodge, of the 29th July, 1872, should be entered of record in
the books of that Lodge. From the time of the receipt of
that letter, Bro. Smith has been in good standing in his
Lodge.
408 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
1. In the matter of the complaint of Bro. Taylor against
W. Bro. Logan and R. W. Bro. Barber, it appears that the
parties have not been formally summoned for this Commu-
nication. They have been notified informally, but have not
all appeared. It is consequently recommended that the case
do stand untjl the next meeting of the Board.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
President B. of G. P.
' It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thos. White, Jr.,
seconded by M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board on Grievances and Appeals
be received.
Notice of motion by W. Bro. F. J. Menet for the next
annual Communication: That he will then move that
Art. 1, " Of Deputy Grand Master," Book of Constitution,
which requires that the Deputy Grand Master shall not
be elected from that portion of the Province in which the
Grand Master resides, be amended by striking out the
words: "and in order that both sections of the Province
may enjoy a proper representation, he shall not be elected
from that portion of the Province in which the Grand
Master resides."
The consideration of the report of the Board in the
matter of Denver Lodge, Denver, was resumed. (See
pages 396, 397.)
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thomas White, Jr.,
seconded by M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Resolved,— That the report he adopted.
The consideration of matters contained in the Annual
report of the Board was resumed. (See pages 3S0 to 391.)
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thomas White, Junr.,
seconded by M. W. Bro. W. B. Simpson,
That the annual report of the Board of General Purposes he adopted.
In amendment.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL. 537'J. 409
It was moved by R. TV. Bro. John E. Harding,
seconded by R. "W. Bro. F. "Westlake,
That all that portion of the report of the Board on Grievances and
Appeals relating to the expulsion of K.W. Bro. J. C. Franck be struck out
A long discussion followed, when,
In amendment to the amendment,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, seconded by
M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Kesolved, — That the further consideration of the report he deferred
until to-morrow, to be then the first order of the day, and that the W.M.
of the Lodge of Antiquity be requested to produce the minute book of
that Lodge, and any evidence before that Lodge on the investigation
of the charges against K, W. Bro. Franck.
In accordance with notice given at the last annual
Communication of Grand Lodge,
It was moved by TV". Bro. Rev. E. M. Myers, seconded
by M. TV. Bro. James Seymour,
That clause 1 in the Book of Constitution, " Of District Deputy Grand
Masters,'- be amended by adding the following words thereto : " But no
Brother can be elected a District Deputy Grand Master while holding
the office of Worshipful Master of a subordinate Lodge. Nor can a
Brother be elected to the office of Worshipful Master of a subordinate
Lodge while holding the office of District Deputy Grand Master.
In accordance with notices given, the following places
were proposed for holding the next annual Communi-
cation, viz. :
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, City of Toronto.
" " S. S^ Lazier, Town of Belleville. Lost.
" " " F. Westlake, City of London. Lost.
" " Samuel Woods, City of Kingston. Lost.
" " " Chauncey Bennett, Town of St. Catharines. Lost.
Y," " W.S.Martin, Town of Brantford. Lost.
A vote of Grand Lodge having been severally taken
on the various places put in nomination, the majority of
the votes were in favor of the City of Toronto, and Toronto
was declared to be the place for the holding of the next
annual Communication.
410 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
R. W. Bro. Thos. White, jr., on behalf of the Board,
submitted the following report on
BENEVOLENCE.
The Board had under consideration numerous applications
for assistance, and after due consideration made the follow-
ing appropriations, to be paid from the funds of Benevolence
at the disposal of the Board, viz. :
No. To whom granted. Amount. Through whom Paid.
1 Montreal Board ofBeliefSlOO E. W. Bro. Thos. White
2 Toronto " " 200 Bro. James Spooner
3 Hamilton " " 100 E.W. Bro. J. J. Mason
4 London » " 100 " « D. B. Burch
5 Kingston " " 50 " « A.S.Kirkpatrick
G Ottawa " " 75 " t! E. C. Barber
7 Mrs. S 20 <: " J.J.Mason
8 " Q 20 " H u
9 " D 20 " " "
10 " B 30 " " "
11 " B 25 « " «
12 9 F 25M.W." W.M.Wilson
13 Bro. G .50 W. M. Albion Lodge, 80
14 Orphan child of Bro. T. 25 "
15 Mrs. B 25 " " " "
16 Bro. T 25 " Corinthian a 101
17 " S 50 " " " "
18 " S 20 " Union " 9
19 Mrs. G. 30 :; Lebanon '• 139
20 " C 25 ' •■ Central " 110
21 Bro. C 40 <: " " "
22 Mrs. C 25 <: St. John's '•' 20
23 " B 20 <: Plattsville " 178
24 " McD 30 '■• Faithful Br. « 77
25 " Mel 25 " Kilwinning" 64
26 Bro. 1 40 " New Dom'n " 205
27 Mrs. E 25 R. W. Bro. Daniel Spry
28 " K 30 Bro. James Spooner
29 " P 20 " "
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 411
30 " G 30 " "
31 " FitzK 50 W. M. Great Western, 47
32 Great Western, No. 47.. 50 " " "
33 Mrs. W 30 E.W.Bro. Thos. White, jr.
34 Bro. T 40 " « II. McK. Wilson
35 " S 30 *t " «
36 " M 25 " « "
37 Mrs. C 20 " « J. B. Traycs
3S " W 20 « f< «
39 " J 25 " '« "
40 « W 40 f< « J.Wright
41 Bro. C 50 h << J. B. Trayes
42 " M 40 " " «
43 Mrs. C 25 W. M. Clinton Lodge, 84
44 " B 30 " '.«
45 " J 25 " Goderich " 33
46 " H 30 K Leb. Forest" 133
47 " G , 25 E.W.Bro. F. Westlake
48 «« T 20 <•' "
49 Bro. M 20 " "
50 Mrs. AV 40 " «
51 " B 40 " W. H. Weller
52 " H 30 W.M. St. John's Lodge 6S
53 " C 25 '•< KingSolom. " 18
54 Bro. E 25 '; Tuscan « 99
55 Mrs. B 40 " Grand Eiver " 151
56 « G 35 i: J.B.Hall « 145
57 Bro. E 20 E.W.Bro. II. D. Piekell
58 Mrs. S 25 " <:
59 " G 30 '< " "
60 « H 20 W. M. Norfolk Lodge, 10
61 Bro. M 20 Bro. James Spooner
62 " B....". ' 20 " «
63 Mrs.D 20 "
64 " H 20 " «
65 " 0 25 « «
66 Widow and orphans of
Bro. A.DeG 100 »
412 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
67 Bro. Ph. DeG 25 Bro. James Spooner.
68 Mrs.E 50 W. M. St. John's Lodge, 82
69 " K 20 Bro. James Spooner
70 " G 25 " "
71 « C 20 E.W. Bro. J. B. Trayes
72 " C 25 " " "
73 « G 50 W.M. Corinthian Lodge,59
74 « N 20 " True Briton " 14
75 Bro. K 40 « Irving « 154
76 Mrs. S 25 M. W. Bro. A. Bernard
77 « A 20 W.M. Wilson Lodge, 113
78 Orphans of Bro. P 30 'k " "
79 Lodges at Winnipeg 50 E.W.Bro. Wm.N. Kennedy
80 Bro. M 25 W.M. St.Thomas Lodge, 44
81 « K 25 " " "
82 Mrs.W 25 "
83 " McL 40 M.W. Bro. W. B. Simpson
84 Mrs. J 50 « .."
85 MissP 25 " «
86 Mrs.G 25 W.M.St.Francis Lodge, 24
87 " S 25 " " "
88 " M 20 " Richardson " 136
89 <: G 30 B.W. Bro. J. B. Trayes
90 " L 25 " «
91 " B 30 W.M.Sussex Lodge, 5
92 " II 30 " New Hope '• 279
93 Bro. O'C 20 <: Belleville. " 123
94 Harris Lodge, No. 216.. 40 " Harris " 216
95 Shuniah " TJ.D 50 il Shuniah • U.D.
96 Mrs. C 25 " Mount Zion ■" 39
97 " S 30 " ". ^ "
98 " T 20 " Oriental " 181
99 Bro. S 20 P. W. Bro. E. C. Barber
100 Mrs. McC 20 W. M. Amity Lodge, 32
83430
The Board also submits a condensed statement made by
the several City Boards of Eclief which received aid from
the funds of Grand Lodge, viz. :
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 413
MONTREAL BOARD OF RELIEF.
Received from Grand Lodge during the
last six $ 50 00
Received from City Lodges 81 30
1131 30
Expended during last six months for relief
of 15 applicants $131 30
TORONTO BOARD OF RELIEF.
Received from Grand Lodge during last six
months in 1872 ....$150 00
Received from two city Lodges 172 00
From other sources 65 50
$387 50
Expended during same period for relief of
82 applicants $523 25
Medicines, &c 6 75
$530 00
Showing that they drew upon their pre-
vious balance on hand $142 50
Received from Grand Lodge during the last
six months $ 50 00
From six of the city Lodges 472 40
[Rehoboam and Wilson Lodges not having contributed.)
From two Chapters 90 00
Sundry donations 36 00
6648 40
Expended during same period for relief of
applicants $899 00
Sundry stationery 13 50
$912 50
Showing that they drew upon the previous
balance on hand §264 10
414 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
HAMILTON BOARD OF RELIEF.
.Received from Grand Lodge during last six
months $ 50 00
From two city Lodges 88 23
From other sources 49 00
8187 23
Expended during same period for relief of
applicants .$240 60
Showing that they drew upon their pre-
vious balance on hand 8 53 37
LONDON BOARD OF RELIEF.
Received from Grand Lodge during 1S72...S 75 00
From five city Lodges ': "... 95 00
$170 00
Expended during the same period for 12
applicants 8114 50
Eeceived from Grand Lodge during the last
six months 8 40 00
From five city Lodges 112 50
Other sources 10 00
8162 50
Expended during the same period for 15
applicants 8161 50
KINGSTON BOARD OF RELIEF.
Received from Grand Lodge during 1872.. .$175 00
From three city Lodges ' u ... 40 75
8215 75
Expended during the same period for 7
applicants S 62 50
Eeceived from Grand Lodge during the last
six months 8 40 00
From other sources 1 80
8 41 SO
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5ST3. 415
Expended during the last six months for 7
applicants $ 79 25
OTTAWA BOARD OP RELIEF.
Eeceivecl from Grand Lodge during 1872... $150 00
From three city Lodges " " ... 54 25
§204 25
Expended during 1S72 for 21 applicants.. ..$140 34
Eeceived from Grand Lodge during the last
six months I 40 00
From five city Lodges 173 00
$213 00
Expended during the last six months for G
applicants $112 00
The Board also submits the following resolutions :
Resolved, — That in future all applications for relief out of
the funds of Grand Lodge must he in the hands of the Grand
Secretary before the opening of the session of the Board of
General Purposes, to entitle the same to consideration ; that
such applications be accompanied with the particular cir-
cumstances of the applicant, and his, her, or their relation
to the craft — whether a brother, or a brother's widow, or his
orphans, and the aid granted by private Lodges, or other-
wise, to such applicant.
That the applications for relief be on a printed form,
which is to be furnished by the Grand Secretaiy on demand.
And that the Grand Secretary embody this resolution in
his official circular to, each Lodge under the jurisdiction of
this Grand Lodge, semi-annually.
The Board also recommends that the Chairman of the
Benevolent Committee be authorized to procure a suitable
box for the Analytical Index and papers belonging thereto.
Respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
Pn sident B. of G. P.
8
416 . GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
It was moved by B..W. Bro. Thos. White, jr., seconded
by R. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved,— That the report of the Board on Benevolence he received.
[The following report for the St. Clair District, was not
received in time to be inserted in its proper place, at
page 3S0.]
ST. CLALE DISTEICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In compliance
with the Constitution, I beg to submit my report upon the
condition of Masonry in St. Clair District.
I am happy to state that during the year I have had the
honor of filling the position of D. D. G. M. of this Distric
nothing has occurred to disturb the peace and harmony
which existed in it prior to my being elected to the office,
and I trust that my successor maybe as fortunate in having
no serious complaints to adjudicate upon.
In November last, in the absence of the Most Worshipful
the Grand Master, I had the very great pleasure of dedi-
cating Parthenon Lodge, Chatham, and installing the officers
of the Lodge, which ceremony was honored by the presence
of a large number of Masons from a distance; amongst
whom was our E. W. Grand Secretary, who delivered some
very appropriate remarks to the brethren. The dedication
ceremony was also witnessed by a goodly representation of
Chatham ladies, who seem to take a lively interest in
Masonry.
Although the Most Worshipful the Grand Master was
suffering from a severe attack of illness, at great personal
inconvenience he arrived in time to open the ball which was
given in honor of the occasion.
The brethren of Chatham are most enthusiastic Masons,
and those of Parthenon Lodge are entitled to much praise
for their liberality in so handsomely and expensively
furnishing their new Lodge-room, which is the best in the
District, and I believe is second to none in Ontario.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 417
On the 14th of November I installed the officers of Kent
Lodge, No. 274, Blenheim, assisted by W. Bros. A. D. Bogart
and Thomas C. Macnabb from Chatham. After the ceremony
we were invited to a sumptuous repast, which had been
prepared in honor of our visit, and the evening was spent
in a very pleasant manner.
Upon my recommendation, the M. W. the Grand Master
has been pleased to grant dispensations to Leamington
Lodge, Leamington, and Moore Lodge, Mooretown, and I
have no hesitation in recommending that charters be granted
them, having full confidence in their officers.
I granted a dispensation to Cassia Lodge, Widder, to wear
regalia to and from church on the 24th June.
I had to perform the last sad rite over the remains of our
late Bro. Major James Parkinson, of Sarnia, who died at the
advanced age of eighty-three years. He was for over fifty
years an untiring and zealous Mason.
Several other deaths of brethren came to my knowledge,
though not reported to me officially, all of the deceased
being buried with Masonic ceremonies.
I regret that, on account of illness for several months, I
have not been able to carry out my intention of visiting all
the Lodges in the District, or of holding a Lodge of Instruc-
tion, but trust my shortcomings in this respect will be over-
looked by the Grand Lodge and by those Lodges which I
have not visited.
In conclusion, may peace, love and harmony continue to
prevail in our midst.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES GOWANS,
D. D. G. M., St. Clair District.
The Grand Secretary, on behalf of R. "W . Bro. Henry
Robertson, chairman of the Committee on Foreign
Correspondence, submitted the following report, which
was, on motion of R. "W. Bro. Thomas White, Jnnr.,
seconded by R. W. Bro. Dr. Kincaid, received and
ordered to be printed with the proceedings of Grand
Lodge :
418
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master aud the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. 3d. of
Canada.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence beg leave to
report that they have received and examined the proceed-
ings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges, as under :
1 Alabama 1872 j 21 Nevada 1872
2 Arkansas 1872 22 New Brunswick 1872
23 ISew Jersey 1873
24 New York 1872
25 North Carolina 1872
2G NovaScotia 1872
27 Ohio 1872
28 Oregon 1S71
29 Pennsylvania 1872
30 Rhode Island 1872
31 South Carolina 1872
32 Tennessee 1872
Texas 1872
Utah 1872
Vermont 1872
Virginia 1872
Washington 1872
33 West Virginia 1871
39 Wisconsin 1872
DO
34
35
30
37
3 British Columbia 1872
4 California 1872
5 Colorado 1872
0 Connecticut 1870-2-3
7 Delaware 1872
8 District of Columbia.. 1872
9 Illinois 1872
10 Iowa 1871-2
11 Kansas 1872
12 Kentucky 1872
13 Louisiana 1873
14 Massachusetts 1872
15 Michigan 1873
16 Minnesota 1S72
17 Mississippi 1S73
18 Missouri 1872
19 Montana 1872
20 Nebraska 1872
We have not received the proceedings of Florida, Georgia,
Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, and New Hampshire, and
therefore are not able to give an}7 information in this report
regarding these jurisdictions.
In order to economize space as much as possible, we have
determined to omit the statistics ot each Grand Lodge,
while reviewing the proceedings, and in lieu thereof to
substitute a general statistical table. The best one, and the
latest, that has come before us, is in the proceedings of
Illinois, and was prepared by W. Bro. John F. Burrill,
Deputy Grand Secrctarj', to whom we must render our
acknowledgments, and take the liberty of transferring the
result of his labors to our pages :
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 419
In accordance with the usual custom, we notice the pro-
ceedings in alphabetical order, commencing with the Grand
Lodge of
ALABAMA.
Fifty-second annual Communication, held at Montgomery.
December 2nd, 1872; 31. W. Bro. Joseph H. Johnson, Grand
Mastei-, and R. W. Bro. Daniel Sayre, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master had issued dispensations for four new
Lodges. The following paragraph from his address* exem-
plifies in a striking manner, one of our cardinal tenets:
'•'In this connection, I will state the result of our efforts
to restore to their home in Alabama, the family of our
lamented Brother Samuel D.Watson. It will be remembered
that our brother died in the wilds of South America, far
from home and friends, leaving a helpless family, destitute
and amongst savages. By your generosity one year ago we
were enabled to forward to them the means to return home.
Through Brother L. E. Parsons, the President of the U. S.,
and the American 3Iinister, Gen. Partridge, we sent the
money intended for the use of Brother Watson's family to
Brazil. In the meantime, however, the masonic brotherhood
of Bio, finding that there was the widow of a brother from
a foreign land in distress in their midst, in the true spirit of
masonic charity, contributed the amount necessary to defray
the expenses of the family to the United States, and sent
them home. Our draft amounting to four hundred and
ten dollars, has since been returned, and the money handed
over to 3Irs. Watson."
From a number of his decisions, we extract these, as
containing matters of interest :
"That charges- having been regularly prefeiTed, and the
Lodge convened for the trial of a brother, that the W.31. has
no right to excuse a witness from testifying and dismiss the
case.
" That an applicant for the mysteries of 3Iasonry eighty-
four (8-4) years old ought not to be made a Mason.
" That a man must be perfect in all his members, ' as a
man ought to be,' before he can be made a Mason.
"That no one is authorized or allowed to preside in a
Lodge in this State except a Present Master, one of the
Wardens, or a Past 3Iaster belonging to this jurisdiction.
420 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
"If a candidate cannot legally be made a Mason, or if he
is physically disqualified, the petition may be withdrawn
"without a ballot.
" A Mason having joined a church, the laws of which
require a renunciation of Masonry, notwithstanding he
holds a dimit, is not entitled to its benefits, neither is the
widow of such an one so entitled after his death."
We also copy the following on Quebec:
"For myself, I have serious doubts as to the propriety or
justico of our action, in recognizing the Grand Lodge of
Quebec at the time we did. The report on Foreign Corres-
pondence by Bro. G. Frank Gouley of Missouri, treats this
subject in a masterly manner, and to my mind is perfectly
conclusive against the legality of the Grand Lodge of Quebec.
I trust our very able committee on masonic jurisprudence
will look into this matter, and if we have, by our former
action as to the matter, done wrong, let us have the manliness
to retrace our steps."
Nothing else on this subject appears in the proceedings.
A new Grand Lodge Hall is nearly finished.
Deaths. — Edward Hei-ndon, P. G. M., William C. Penick,
P. G. M. and G. Frank Smith, D. G. M.
Canada for 1871, receives a very good notice in the report
on correspondence by Bro. R. F. Knott. He gives several
extracts from our proceedings and copies the whole of Bro.
Mitchell's remarks on the right of visitation, styling them
'•'an invaluable summary of the whole matter."
Grand Officers re-elected.
ARKANSAS.
Thirty-fourth annual Communication commenced at Little
Eock, November 4th, 1872, and adjourned until January 6th,
1873, when it was re-opened for business. M. W. Bro.
S. W. Williams, Grand Master, and E. \Y. Bro. L. E. Barber,
Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master is strongly against lotteries and gift
enterprises. He issued twenty-five dispensations for new
Lodges. He gives a large number of decisions, speaks of
St. John's College, and summarizes the reports of the five
District Deputy Grand Masters.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 421
It is contemplated to change the time of the annual
meeting, from the first Monday in November, to the second
Monday in Octeber.
St. John's College has now one hundred and three students,
of whom thirty-eight are beneficiaries, appointed by the
Grand Master, who receive tuition free. This college was
established in 1849, to be a college of high order, where all
persons should have an opportunity to secure a thorough
education, and where the sons of indigent Masons might be
instructed gratuitously. It was suspended during the war
and its valuable library, museum and apparatus all lost or
destroyed. However it has since been revived, and now its
prospects are higher than ever before. All honor to the
Masons of Arkansas, for their noble and praiseworthy efforts
in this good cause. The surplus funds were as usual donated
to the college.
British Columbia, Utah and Brazil were recognized.
The committee on masonic law altered one decision of a
Grand Master. He said " that a candidate must believe in
God, and in the immortality of his own soul. But we have
nothing to do with speculative opinions of any one as to
what becomes of the soul of the wicked. Let the wicked
pass, we will not receive them." The committee say the
candidate must believe "in the immortality of the soul" not
simply "his own soul."
From the historical committee we learn that they have a
tradition of the introduction of Masonry into Arkansas by
the Spanish, about one hundred years ago, and that the
present Grand Lodge was formed in 1838 by four Lodges,
two holding warrants from Louisiana, one from Alabama,
and one from Tennessee. A short sketch of each of these
Lodges is given, and also a copy of the Act of Incorporation
of Grand Lodge in 1846.
The very able and extensive report on correspondence is
by Bro. Geo. E. Dodge, and covers 130 pages. Canada for
1871 is well noticed.
M. W. Bro. E. E. Duval was elected Grand Master, and
R. W. Bro. L. E. Barber, re-elected Grand Secretary.
422 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
BBITISH COLUMBIA.
Second annual Communication, held at Victoria, December
7th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Israel W. Powell, Grand Master and
V. W. Bro. H. F. Heisterman, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master states that they have been recognized
by all the Grand Lodges in the States and Canada, except
Indiana, which awaits the action of England. They have
also complete harmony within their own borders; Union
Lodge, No. 899, E. E., the only Lodge in the jurisdiction
which did not join in the formation, having since joined the
new Grand Lodge.
Eesolutions were introduced for the formation of a Bene-
volent and Widows and Orphans' Fund.
A handsome Gold Chronometer Watch was presented to
the Grand Secretary for his eminent services.
A Special Communication was held at New Westminister,
July 30th, 1S72, to lay the corner stone of the Mortuary
Chapel of the masonic cemetery at Sapperton.
M. W. Bro. Israel W. Powell was re-elected Grand Master,
and V. W. Bro. II. F. Heisterman, rc-appointcd Grand
Secretary.
CALIFOBXIA.
Twenty-third annual Communication, held in San Fran-
cisco, October 8th, 1S72. M. Yt. Bro. L. E. Pratt, Grand
Master, E. W. Bro. Alexander G. Abell, Grand Secretary,
and representatives of one hundred and sixty-five chartered
Lodges, and five under dispensation.
The Grand Master delivered a lenghty and very able
address. Fie cautions the brethren against treachery towards
each other, and recommends the continued practice of
courtesy and fraternal regard towards visitors. He reports
a marked improvement in the general condition of the
Lodges, and congratulates Grand Lodge on their enviable
reputation abroad.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 423
Interesting reports were also presented by the Grand
Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Lecturer. No Lodge
was in arrears for dues. Eeceipts $16,550.00; disbursements
§21,912.69; balance on hand $1,040.13. All the Lodges
except one, are working uniformly as far as they have been
instructed, including a Lodge in Honolulu. The exception
is a Lodge working in the French language.
The San Francisco board of relief (which has been in
existence seventeen years) reported $7,7S0.13 expended in
one hundred and twenty-one cases during 1872. Total
during the seventeen years 898,110.06.
The committee on jurisprudence, recommended the con-
tinuation of the edict of non-intercourse with the Grand
Orient of France, on the "Louisiana Supreme Council"
question, and their report was concurred in.
It was decided that the petition of a man who had lost
one of his eyes could not be received. The work and lectures
in the three degrees were exemplified by the Grand Lecturer
and assistants.
The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah, and the
Grand Orients of Brazil and Mexico were recognized.
A design for a new seal was adopted and the same ordered
to be procured.
On the Quebec question, the committee on jurisprudence
presented majority and minorit}- reports, the former reiter-
ating their conclusions of last year and recommending non-
recognition, and the latter we presume advocating recognition.
The minority report was adopted. This action we much
regret.
The money returned from Chicago was divided amongst
the boards of relief of five cities.
Charters were granted to five new Lodges.
A memorial page is dedicated to John Sherrill Ward,
P. G. S. W.
Bro.Wm. H. Hill presented an able and interesting review
of the proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges, among which
Canada for 1S71 receives a fraternal notice.
The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-
elected.
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COLOKADO.
Twelfth annual Communication, held at Central, Sept.
24th, 1872. M.W. Bro. Henry M. Teller, Grand Master, E.W.
Bro. E. C. Parmelee, Grand Secretary, and representatives
from twelve Lodges present.
A Lodge of master Masons was opened in due form by the
Deputy Grand Master. In reply to the Grand Master the
Grand Secretary announced that a constitutional number of
Lodges were represented, had made returns and paid dues,
whereupon the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form.
The Grand Master fears that some of the brethren in their
anxiety to start new Lodges do not realize the necessity of
keeping alive the Lodges now formed, and are not willing
to take the same trouble to receive the benefits of Lodge that
their predecessors have taken. Brother Fx*azier (now
deceased) used to travel fifty miles to attend his Lodge,
through a country with scarcely a vestige of civilization.
He also thinks that they are losing sight of the fact, that
Masonry is a social institution, and that they have too much
work and too little refreshment, thereby causing a loss of
interest in the Lodge.
The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Utah were
recognized.
No appeals or grievances.
A resolution was adopted earnestly recommending masters
of Lodges to require every M. M. to pass an examination in
open Lodge as to his proficiency within three months from
taking the degree.
Non-intercourse was declared with the Grand Lodge of
Hamburg, and the Grand Orient of France.
The report on correspondence is by the Grand Secretary.
Canada does not appear to have been received.
For the first time all the elective Grand Officers were
re-elected.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL. 5873. 425
CONNECTICUT.
Eighty-second annual Communication, held at Hartford,
May 11th, 1870. M. W. Bro. Amos E. Cobb, Grand Master ;
K. W. Bro. J. K. Wheeler, Grand Secretary; and a large
number of representatives present.
Several Grand Representatives presented their credentials
and were received with grand honors, among whom we find
E. W. Bro. W. S. Fish for the Grand Lodge of Canada.
The Grand Master recounts his official acts, visitations,
etc. He issued six dispensations for new Lodges, and
appointed a number of representatives to sister Grand
Lodges, among them being M. TV. Bro. A. A. Stevenson to
the Grand Lodge of Canada.
The Grand Lecturer reports the Lodges in general good
condition, and making progress in all things for which the
brethren should strive. "Any diminution of quantity has
been more than compensated by the quality of those
received." He is "encouraged to believe it so especially
from the number of rejections. While an intelligent use
continues to be made of that little but valuable working
tool, the black ball, we have an essential safeguard for the
perpetuity of our Order." He, however, cautions the
brethren that " no candidate is to be rejected because of h
religion, be he Christian or Jew."
A brief hut interesting report was also presented by their
Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Saxony,
which has under its jurisdiction twenty subordinate Lodges,
three of which, having 830 members, are in the capital city,
Dresden.
Receipts, $3,134.50; expenditure, $2,275.06; balance,
$859.44.
Non-intercourse was declared with the Grand Orient of
France.
Canada for 1869 is noticed by the Grand Secretary in his
report on correspondence.
426 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
M. TV. Bro. Asa Smith was elected Grand Master, and
E. W. Bro. Joseph K. "Wheeler was re-elected Grand
Secretary.
1872.
A special Communication was held at New Haven, Dec.
Cth, 1871, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone" of a
Hew Masonic Temple.
Eighty-fourth annual Communication, held at Hartford
May 8th, 1872. M. W. Bro. James L. Gould, Grand Master ;
E. W. Bro. J. K. "Wheeler, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master reports having exercised his highest
and most responsible prerogative by making two gentlemen
Masons " at sight."
A large amount of local business was transacted. Receipts,
$1,434.40; expenditure, $947.23; balance on hand, §415.85.
A mourning page is dedicated to the memory of David E.
Bostwick, Past Grand Master.
The Grand Secretary presented an able and interesting
report on the proceedings of forty- two Grand Lodges, includ-
ing Canada for 1871.
M. TV. Bro. Luke A. Loekwood was elected Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. Jos. EL "Wheeler, re-elected Grand Secretary.
1873.
A special Communication was held at New Haven, Juno 1,
1872, for the purpose of attending the funeral of the late
William Storer, P. G. M.
Another on October lGth, 1S72, to dedicate the new
Masonic Temple at New Haven.
The eighty-fifth annual Communication was held at New
Haven, May 14th, 1873. M. Wr. Bro. Luke A. Loekwood,
G. M., and B. TV. Bro. Joseph K. "Wheeler, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master issued two dispensations for new
Lodges. He mentions twenty-five decisions, of which we
quote the following :
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 427
" That the Grand Master will require evidence of the
necessity of a dispensation to shorten the time in respect to
receiving candidates and conferring degrees. Such dispen-
sations are never granted, as of course.
" That no installed officer can resign, and no dispensation
can bo granted for an election in such case. Such office,
other than that of Master, should be filled by appointment,
and it is recommended that the appointee be continued
until the next election.
" Color is not one of the qualifications of a candidate, and
each member of a Lodge has the right, and it is his duty,
to vote upon every candidate of whatever color as in his
conscience he may decide to be for the interest of his Lodgo
and of the fraternity.
"In case a candidate makes a willfully false statement in
his application, or for the purpose of gaining admission into
a Lodge, charges should be preferred, and ho should bo
punished.
"It is courteous to prefer charges in the Lodge of which
the offender is a member, but not necessary. Every Mason
can be punished for offences committed within the terri-
torial jurisdiction of a Lodge, whether he be a member of
that Lodge or not, provided he be served with the summons
within such jurisdiction.
"That a candidate physically disqualified, who has
received one degree, contrary to the Landmark, should not
be advanced.
"'It is improper to use Lodge funds for suppers, &c, except
they are furnished to the poor and needy, or other objects of
Masonic charity.
" That the prerogatives of the Master arc personal, and
cannot be delegated. A Brother rilling an office pro. tern.,
is clothed, for the time being, with the prerogatives of that
office.
" That a rejected candidate making an application to
another Lodge, in ignorance of the Masonic law in that
respect, and not intentionally concealing such fact, and
thereupon receiving the degrees, is not guilty of a Masonic
offence. The offence is by the Lodge receiving him without
due inquiry."
He also advocates a Masonic asylum, warns the brethren
against the present popularity of the institution, and states
428 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
that the Craft in Connecticut were never in so flourishing a
condition as at present as to number of Lodges and general
diffusion of Masonic intelligence.
Reports are presented by the Deputy Grand Master, the
Grand Senior Warden and Grand Lecturer.
Resolutions were adopted for the establishment of a
Masonic Home and Trust Fund for its support, in accordance
with the recommendation of the Grand Master.
It was also resolved that a brother who is in arrears for
dues cannot become a petitioner for a new Lodge.
Memorial pages are dedicated to the memory of three Past
Grand Masters, William Storer, Ralph J. Ingersoll, and John
C. Blackman.
A very good report on correspondence is presented by the
Grand Secretary, in which Canada for 1872 is noticed.
Grand officers, re-elected.
DELAWARE.
Sixty-sixth annual Communication, held at Wilmington
June 27th, 1872. M. W. Bro. John C. McCabe, Grand
Master ; R. W. Bro. J. P. Allmond, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master says that Masonry in Delaware is in a
progressively healthy condition. He had issued a circular
recommending the brethren to procure Grand Lodge
diploma^ before visiting sister jurisdictions. He mentions
the dedication of the new Masonic Temple at Wilmington on
the 18th April, 1872, which was performed with the very
grandest of Masonic ceremonies and a magnificent banquet.
He says that among the distiuguished brethren present were
Bros. Allan McLean and R. P. Stephens, the former the
Senior Grand Warden and the latter the Junior Grand
Warden of the Grand Lodge of Canada.
There appears to be in Wilmington a body of men, of
African descent, claiming to be the M. W. Hiram Grand
Lodge, &c, of Delaware, who have tried to provoke the
Grand Master into a correspondence, but did not succeed.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 429
Upon making inquiries the Grand Master found that a Lodge
in Newark, New Jersey, having obtained a warrant from the
Grand Lodge of New Jersey by deceit and misrepresenta-
tion, were making* Masons of colored men. He therefore
recommended this Grand Lodge to hold no communication
with any one hailing from that Lodge.
The committee to whom the Grand Master's addross was
referred presented majority and minority reports. The
majority report, which was adopted by Grand Lodge, did
not endorse the recommendation as to diplomas, as in their
opinion --such a diploma would be no evidence of future
good standing."
They also "do not agree with the suggestion to appoint
three District Deputy Grand Masters, believing the same
would not add to the harmony of the order."
The minority of the committee agreed with the majority
as to the foregoing, but further most respectfully dissent
from the recommendation of the Grand Master as to the
Lodge in New Jersey, "considering that as that Lodge is in
good standing with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, with
whom we are in Masonic communication, we cannot refuse
to any of its members, who have been regularly made under
its jurisdiction, in accordance with Masonic law, an admis-
sion into any of our Lodges, if they should, in due manner,
demand such admission, and be found worthy."
In our opinion, the position assumed by the minority
committee is perfectly correct, but it was rejected by the
Grand Lodge, and " the Grand Secretary ordered to notify
all subordinates to hold no Masonic intercourse with Alpha
Lodge, No. 116, New Jersey, or any one hailing from said
Lodge." This seems to us rather high-handed, and likely
to cause trouble with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, who
ought surely to be supposed capable of dealing properly
with its own subordinates.
Canada for 1811 is fraternally noticed in the report on
correspondence, by W. Bro. J. Thomas Budd, which is a
430 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
brief but well-digested review of the proceedings of twenty-
five Grand Lodges.
The ceremonies of dedication of the new Masonic Hall in
Wilmington are given in full, in an appendix, with the
toasts and responses at the banquet. On the commence-
ment of the ceremony the national airs of England,
Germany, France, and the United States were sung with
proper accompaniments, in the order here named, symbol-
izing the universality of Masonry.
The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both
re-elected.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Sixty-second annual Communication, held at Washington,
November 13th, 1872. M. W. Bro. C. F. Stansbury, Grand
Master, and R. W. Bro. C. W. Hancock, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master had laid the corner stone of a Church
on a Sunday, and thus speaks of it:
"Some brethren of tender consciences have found cause of
offence at the performance of this ceremony on Sunday.
I am opposed to lending the sanction of our fraternity to
the performance of secular work on that day; but I have
always held that the laying of a corner stone of a church
was merely a participation in a strictly religious service —
the first step in the pious duty of dedicating a building to
the service and worship of Almighty God. The churches,
most stringent in their notions, of the sanctity of the first
day of the week, have deemed the laying of the corner stone
of a sacred edifice a proper duty for that day. The corner
stone of Trinity Church, in this city was laid on Sunday
afternoon, by request of the authorities of the church.
I regret that the prejudices of any brother were touched
unpleasantly by the event. My own conscience has not
experienced any pangs on the subject; and the pastor of the
church in question took occasion, in the sermon which
formed part of the services, to thank the fraternity for their
presence and participation in the ceremony. Where Pro-
testant clergymen lead on such a subject as this, it is at least
safe for the laity to follow. If the Grand Lodge should not
hold this view, it would be well to adopt a standing resolution
on the subject, by which the Grand Master may, for the
future, be guided."
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTERAL, 5873. 431
We think that the laying of a corner stone albeit of a
church is work, and secular work as well, and that it should
not by any means be done on the Sabbath day.
Our Grand Master's circular on the action of Vermont,
was read and referred to the committee on jurisprudence
but no report from that committee appears.
British Columbia and Utah were recognized.
An excellent report on correspondence was presented by
Bro. Wm. B. Singleton, in which however, Canada does not
appear
M. W. Bro. C. F. Stansbury was re-elected Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. Wm. A. Yates was elected Grand Secretary,
(Bro. Hancock having declined re-election.)
ILLINOIS.
Thirty-second annual Communication, held at Chicago,
October 1st, 1872. M. W. Bro. Dewitt C. Cregier, Grand
Master, and B. W. Bro. Orlin H. Miner, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a long and interesting address.
The first part is taken up with the transactions of the Board
of Belief, after the great fire. He issued dispensations for
sixteen new Lodges. He takes correct position on the
objecting question, and we quote the following with marked
approval :
" On a former occasion I called attention to the subject of
rejection and objection.
"It is a question that is entitled to the serious consideration
of the Grand Lodge, in order that all may discriminate
between what is mere shadow and what is real.
"Rejection by ballot is an act of the Lodge. It can not be
held as an individual act, without violating the secrecy of
the ballot. I think it will be admitted that the use of the
ballot is the most arbitrary and potent masonic power we
possess, and yet it appears by our law that its result is far
less arbitrary or potent than the mere verbal objection which
is simply an individual act.
" If a Lodge reject a candidate by ballot, he may renew his
application to the same Lodge in one year and be elected ;
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432 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
but if before initiation be is objected to, our regulations pro-
vide that the said candidate must be recorded as rejected.
Such objection does not expire in one year, but stands during
the pleasure of the objector. This presents the strange
anomal3r of the formal and well considered act of a Lodge
being limited by time, while the act of the individual,
whether it be the result of mere caprice or otherwise, stands
as a perpetual bar to initiation. Apply this law to E. A/&
F. C, and its injustice and inconsistency becomes more
apparent, as rejection by ballot in many lodges is limited to
one week, while it is held by some that objection is
unlimited.
" I do not wish to be understood as under-estimating or
questioning the right or duty of every member to raise well
grounded objections, but I hold that E. A. & F. C. have some
rights, and furthermore that unless an applicant is rejected
by ballot — which is the only legitimate mode known to
Masonry — he should not thus be falsely recorded or pub-
lished.
" My object in referring to this subject is to endeavor to
have removed the mist which seems to envelop the law
governing these questions and within which may be hidden
the cardinal virtue, Justice."
He decided that a Worshipful Master could be tried by
his Lodge for misconduct, upon the expiration of his official
term ; provided the charges contain nothing as to his official
acts.
He thinks Canada has a right to refuse to recognize
Quebec, but has no right to establish Lodges in Quebec after
that Grandi Lodge was formed ; which seems to us incon-
sistent.
We also extract the following on the responsibility of one
Lodge to another :
" I have received a communication from the Grand Lodge
of California, in regard to certain money expended in behalf
of a member of Marengo Lodge of Illinois, while lying sick
within the jurisdiction of Wood bridge Lodge, No. 131, of
California.
"It appears that the latter Lodge cared for the sick
brother until he died, a period of two months; expending
$641.50. This matter was presented to this Grand Lodge at
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 433
the session of 1870, but it does not appear that any action
was taken to dispose of the question.
" The Grand Lodge of California has again called attention
to the matter. I think that Wood bridge Lodge did what
she deemed a Masonic duty, in assisting a brother in need,
still I am strongly of the opinion that so large a sum should
not have been expended, without authority from Marengo
Lodge ; especially as there was plenty of time to communi-
cate with Marengo Lodge upon the subject. When Lodges
perform these kindly services, they do it from a sense of
duty ; if they simply act with the expectation of being
reimbursed, I fail to discover wherein charity cuts much of
a figure, still where a Lodge is able to pay I think such
services should be duly considered. I submit the papers
and correspondence, and leave the matter in your hands to
be disposed of."
And again on economy :
" I have no doubt the work of several other committees
may be more or less curtailed. This should be done as far
as practicable, in order to keep our work within due bounds.
For it should be borne in mind that the expense attending
our annual Communications is now about eighteen thousand
dollars, or from six thousand to seven thousand dollars per
day. This absorbs very nearly the total annual income,
leaving a surplus barely sufficient to dignify the office of
Grand Treasurer. As our expenses must increase annually,
without a corresponding increase in revenue, the question is
forcibly presented to my mind, whether the character and
result of our labors or the necessities or advantages of annual
legislation justify so large an expenditure, or whether great
pecuniary advantage would not accrue without much if any
sacrifice, by holding biennial meetings. Even if the sessions
were prolonged to four days, for at six thousand dollars per
day the total amount would be but twenty-four thousand
dollars, while two annual meetings at three days each at the
same rate would reach the sum of thirty-six thousand
dollars per annum, which in a few years would enable this
Grand Lodge to inaugurate and carry forward works of
charity and benevolence commensurate with its dignity."
The conclusion of this address will also be read with
interest :
" I am sorry this report has been so long and so tedious,
but it is rendered so not only by the magnitude of our juris-
434 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
diction, but in consequence of the extraordinary event in
which the Masonic fraternity have taken so prominent a
part. In bringing it to a close, permit me to say that I have
no disposition to regard the events of the past year Avith
pleasurable recollections. I therefore bid it adieu with
exceeding satisfaction ; for in point of fatality to human life
and destruction of property by extraordinary natural causes,
it has no parallel in the history of the world. Still we can-
not forget that commingled with its history there are some
bright spots, among the brightest is the memory of the
goodness of mankind, which has been so beautifully exem-
plified by the wonderful charity extended from every quarter
of the globe ; nor is this all, for although wc look back with
sadness upon the past year with its memorable record.
Masonic and otherwise, and the eventful changes it has
wrought among the Craft of this city, yet we are none the
less thankful to God for the blessings of unity and harmony
which prevail throughout our jurisdiction, composing six
hundred and seventy-seven Lodges and nearly forty thousand
members, among whom but little or no contention exists, as
shown by the gratif}Ting fact that in so large a Masonic
community but nine cases have occurred during the year
which require the attention of your Committee on Appeals
and Grievances. This is practical evidence of 'How good
and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity.' It is evidence too of the moral worth and grandeur
of our Institution, and of its wise and beneficent laws. Let
us, then, endeavor to guard sacredly the landmarks and
ordinances which are the foundation and support of our time-
honored society, and transmit safely to others what have
come to us unimpaired."
Very large amount of local business transacted.
British Columbia and Utah were recognized.
£ro. Joseph Bobbins presented an elaborate report on
correspondence. Canada for 1871 is noticed, and he thus
refers to Bro. Mitchell, our predecessor :
11 The report on correspondence is again from the pen of
Bro. E. Mitchell, reviewing the proceedings of thirty-four
American Grand Lodges. Though we find frequent occasion
to differ with Bro. Mitchell, and think he is sometimes
either hypercritical or goes off at half-cock, he has such a
hearty outspoken impatience with shams and dislike for
buncombe that we enjoy reading his reports."
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 435
M. W. Bro. James A. Hawley was elected Grand Master,
and R. W. Bro. Orlin H. Miller, re-elected Grand Secretary.
IOWA.
Twenty-eighth annual Communication, held at Davenport
June 6th, 1871. M. W. Bro. John Scott, Grand Master; and
R. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master reports harmony and prosperitj'. He
granted dispensations for fifteen new Lodges, and refused
many others. On "Schools of Instruction" he has the
following :
" I had correspondence relative to schools in various other
localities, but without results. The brethren seem to think
it in good taste to invite themselves to a school at some
point where the brethren of the locality have not acted
affirmatively. I have uniformly declined to call a school
except upon the solicitation of the brethren who reside at
the point named. More effort on the part of some who
seemed desirous of having a school at some point in a given
portion of the State would no doubt have given other
schools ; but the effort should be in favor of an exact
locality, and the brethren at that point should be in favor of
the proposed action."
And on "decisions " he takes a new course, and probably
a very wise one, viz. :
"In view of the apparent fact that our jurisprudence is
not being improved by the multitude of so-called 'decisions
on Masonic law,' but rather the reverse, I have abstained
from presenting anything in that line for your considera-
tion. I am impelled to this by my profound conviction that
much of our law-making, both by the Grand Lodges and by
Grand Masters, has been so ill-advised and hasty that it only
tends to embarrass those who need more light. There are
very few things of importance which are not well under-
stood, and the trifles that usually cause disputes might be
settled either way without detriment to Masonry. There
are those who Will always want the advice of the Grand
Master upon the particular case, no matter upon how many
occasions the same question may have been substantially
answered. The increase of published decisions and resolu-
tions, therefore, onty furnishes additional points for ques-
tions and disputes, and may be well omitted in the future."
43G GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
In the Grand Secretary's report we find that " this year
some forty of the Lodges could not elect in May, because
the moon would not ' full ' to suit the convenience of our
law," which is certainly very naughty of the moon. She
ought to be disciplined.
The Grand Lodge was located at Davenport for the next
five years.
Bro. U. D. Taylor submitted an excellent report on
correspondence.
M. W. Bro. O. P. Waters was elected Grand Master, and
Pi. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin, re-elected Grand Secretary.
1872.
Twenty-ninth annual Communication, June 4th, 1872.
M. W. Bro. O. P. Waters, Grand Master, and E. W. Bro.
T. S. Parvin, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a lengthy and able address,
with a large number of decisions which are only of local
importance. He issued dispensations for twelve new lodges.
A general regulation was adopted as follows :
li Resolved : That for the purpose of decreasing the ten-
dency to non-affiliation, Lodges under dispensation are
hereby authorized to admit to membership Masons living
under their jurisdiction in the same manner as chartered
Lodges may do, and under the same restrictions as govern
the latter."
A new code of Masonic trials and punishments was also
adopted.
On the subject of a Masonic Orphans' Home the following
resolutions were passed :
" That action on the report and resolutions in relation to
the Orphans' Home be postponed until the next regular
Grand Annual Communication, and that a committee of five
be appointed to solicit proposals for the location of such an
institution, and that the matter be referred to the particular
Lodges, that they may instruct their representatives as to
their action in the premises."
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5878. 437
" That the Grand Secretary be instructed to print and
distribute in a pamphlet the report of the committee on the
subject of Orphans' Home,' the action had thereon, and an
Edict of the Grand Master, requiring the whole to be read
and considered in each Lodge, in order that their represent-
atives may come up to Grand Lodge prepared to act intelli-
gently in the premises."
" That the able report of the Committee on the Orphans'
Home, submitted by Past Grand Master Guilbert, meets the
hearty approval of the Grand Lodge, and the proposition to
protect and educate the orphan children of Masons is
earnestly commended by the Grand Lodge, and that the
committee to whom the matter has been referred be
instructed to report at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge
the result of their investigation, with such plan as they may
deem proper to further the worthy object."
The Grand Lodge Library is in an excellent condition*
thanks to the efforts of the Grand Secretary.
Canada for 1871 receives a fraternal notice from Bro.
U. D. Taylor in his able report on correspondence.
From the address of the Grand Orator we take the
following conclusion :
" There is, it is true, a certain selfishness in Masonry
But it is born not of evil, but of good. It is but the result
of the earaest desire of each for the other's good. I would
not hamper it if I could. It is one of the beauties of the
institution that it places side by side with duty the opportu-
nity to perform it.
Oh ! the Cedars of Lebanon grow at our door,
And the quarry is sunk at our gate,
And the ships out of Ophir, with golden ore,
For our summoning mandate wait,
And the word of Master Masons.
May the house of our soul create.
While the day hath light let the light be used,
For no man shall the night control ;
' Or ever the silver cord be loosed,
Or broken the golden bowl.'
May we build King Solomon's temple
In the true masonic soul."
Grand officers re-elected.
438 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
KANSAS.
Seventeenth annual Communication, held in the city of
Fort Scott, October 16th, 1872. M. TV. Bro. John M. Price,
Grand Master, and K. TV. Bro. John H. Brown, Grand
Secretary.
The Grand Master issued dispensations for twenty new
Lodges. An elegant silver tea-service was presented to
Bro. E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary for twelve years. The
Grand Master very rightfully refused his official sanction to
a proposed lottery, or gift enterprise, to raise funds to build
a Masonic Hall. He believes " that all such schemes of
chance, although fairly and honorably conducted, are essen-
tially a species of gambling, and therefore immoral and
illegal."
The new Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah
were recognized.
Bro. E. T. Carr presents one of his first-class reports on
correspondence. Our proceedings for 1871 receive a good
notice. TVe regret to learn that Bro. Carr proposes " to
retire from the Grand Lodge field reportorial,"and he has our
best wishes for his future prosperity.
Grand officers re-elected.
KENTUCKY.
TVe have received, in advance of the proceedings, a copy
of the report of the special committee appointed by the
Grand Master of Kentucky on the Louisiana Supreme
Council question. It is dated October 22nd, 1872, and
concludes by assuring the Grand Orient of France and
European Grand Bodies " that the Grand Lodges of the
United States will never relinquish their sole right to govern
the Lodges of symbolic Masonry within the boundaries of
their respective jurisdictions, and will resent any interfer-
ence from outside powers."
A called communication was held at Frankfort, January
2nd, 1872, to attend the funeral of Philip Swigert, P. G. M.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 439
The seventy-third annual Communication was held at
Louisville, October 22nd, 1872. M. W. Bro. Edward B.
Jones, Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. John M. S. McCorkle,
Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a long and interesting
address. He reports peace, harmony and prosperity in the
subordinate Lodges. He thinks the Lodges are increasing
too rapidly. He issued dispensations for eleven new Lodges,
and apologizes therefor. The Widows and Orphans' Home
and Infirmary is in a flourishing condition, and is assisted
by the Ladies' Masonic Widows and Orphans' Society. Two
bequests were made to the Home by will of two ladies — one
of $300, and the other of $6,000 (being the one-half of her
property.
The Grand Master thinks the fees for degrees are too low,
and he is a believer in the " one-term principle."
A very pleasing featuie of the transactions was the
Orphans' Reception. The curtain being raised, disclosed on
the stage the Orphans' Home, composed of fifty-eight children.
They were formally introduced to the Grand Lodge, and
gave a number of songs, recitations, &c, of a very happy
and appropriate character.
P. G. M., Eginton presented to the Grand Lodge the scab-
bard of the knife worn by Colonel Jo Hamilton Daviess,
Past Grand Master of Kentucky, when killed at the battle
of Tippecanoe, Nov. 11th, 1811, and in doing so gave a
history of its travels and adventures since then.
Memorial pages are dedicated to Philip Swigert, P. G. M.,
and Grand Secretary for twenty-two years ; Garrett Davis,
P. D. G. M. ; Rev. R. J. Breckenridge, D. D., P. G. S. W. ;
Robert Samuel, eighty-eight years of age, sixty years a
Mason; Gen. Samuel Williams, ninety-two years of age,
seventy years a Mason; Mi's. Catharine Read and Mrs.
Emily T. Harris, the two last being the generous donors to
the Orphans' Home.
The report on correspondence is by the Grand Secretary,
and notices Canada for 1871.
440 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
31. W. Bro. Edward W. Turner was elected Grand Master,
and E. W. Bro. J. M. S. McCorkle re-elected Grand
Se ere tar}'.
LOUISIANA.
The sixty-first annual Communication was held at New
Orleans, February 10th, 1873. M. W. Bro. S. M. Todd,
Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. James C. Batchelor, Grand
Secretary.
The Grand Master's address is an able and elaborate
document. In his opening he sa}Ts :
" So far as I have been able to learn, Masonry has held its
position firmly, and our fraternity throughout the State
have faithfully and zealously upheld its principles and pre-
served their Lodge organizations in the face of all political
and pecuniary difficulties."
And on the Grand Orient of France :
"The report of the committee, although containing some
errors of fact and evincing a disposition io shield the Grand
Master from blame, is conciliatory in its tone, and expresses
a desire to bring back the restoration of union and fraternal
relations between the Masons of France and those of the
United States. I submit a translation of this report ; the
conclusions arrived at by the committee being summed uj)
in the following resolution :
" The Grand Orient desires to respect the rights of every country and
of each Eite, as she desires that her own should be respected, and if
Scottish Masonry, represented by all the Supreme Councils of the globe,
declare the irregularity of the Supreme Council of Louisiana, the Grand
Orient, itself Supreme Council for France and the French possessions,
will conform to the decision of the majority of the powers of the Scottish
Kite.
<; This action, although not satisfactory as an amende to
our Grand Lodge for the wrong done, is yet an evidence that
the Grand Orient is desirous of retracing its steps : let us
hope that it will soon abandon its alliance with spurious and
clandestine Masonry, reconsider its action changing its form
of government, and by conforming with the fundamental
and recognized laws and usages of our institution, retake its
proper position among the Masonic powers of the globe."
The reports of the Deputy Grand Master and the District
Deputy Grand Masters show that these officers have faith-
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 441
fully performed their duties, and that the Lodges throughout
the State are generally in a healthy condition.
The Grand Lod^e of F/tah was recognized.
The following resolution was adopted :
" Resolved, That no degree of Masonry shall be conferred
upon a candidate who fails to apply for it within one }*ear
from the date of his election thereto, unless his character
and qualifications are again reported upon by an investi-
gating committee, and a second favorable ballot of the
Lodge had upon his application for initiation or advance-
ment.''
A charter was granted to the Star in the East Lodge in
the Island of St. Thomas. This Lodge was chartered in 1S71
by the Grand Lodge of Colon in the Island of Cuba, but the
present condition of affairs in, Cuba compels that Grand
Lodge to exist only in secret. It being thus powerless to
afford protection to its subordinates, this Lodge in St.
Thomas applied to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana to bo
taken under their care, and the petition was granted until
such time as the Grand Lodge of Colon shall resume its
public existence as a Grand Lodge.
In the Grand Master's address we find a reference to the
Grand Lodgo of Canada. He thinks that our exchange of
representatives with the Grand Orient of France was an act
of direct hostility towards the Grand Lodge of Louisiana.
The Committee on Correspondence also have remarks on the
same subject, taking the same ground.
The Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence, to
whom the subject was referred, conclude their report as
follows :
" Your committee consider that the action of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, in the matter of its singularly precipitate
exchange of representatives with the Grand Orient of France,
its total disregard of our resolutions of 1872, and refusal to
adopt them ; its unfraternal designation of those resolutions
as a " threat," fully justify this Grand Lodge in withdrawing
its Grand Eepresentative from the Grand Lodge of Canada,
and recommend the adoption of the following resolution :
442 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
a Resolved, — That the Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Louisiana near the Grand Lodge of Canada be and he is
hereby withdrawn."
This report and resolution were adopted, and the next
day. in consequence of this action, R. W. Bro. J. C. Batchelor
resigned his position and withdrew his credentials as our
Representative there.
It is hardly necessary for us to make any comments on
this matter, as it has already been referred to and sufficiently
answered by our Grand Master in his present address, and
by the Board of General Purposes in their reply thereto-
The mistake our Louisiana brethren have made is in assum-
ing that our exchange of representatives with the Grand
Orient of France is an approval of the actions of that Grand
Body in their dispute with Louisiana. They have also
assumed that in this exchange we have been actuated by
hostilit}^ to them. In both of these suppositions they are
wrong. We met the circular of the Grand Orient of France
about " color, race, or religion" by a declaration that "no
distinction of race, color, or religion has ever been recog-
nized as a qualification for initiates by the Grand Lodge of
Canada," but we never upheld or attempted to uphold that
the Grand Orient of France was right in recognizing any
Body but the Grand Lodge of Louisiana as having control
over the three degrees of Craft Masonry in that jurisdiction.
We think Louisiana is right in this dispute ; but we cannot
see why, on that account, we should break up fraternal
intercourse with a Body with whom we have been in
friendly communication for a number of years, and who has
never done us any harm.
As to the exchange of Representatives occurring at the
particular time it did, we can only say that it was a coinci-
dence which might have led a Grand Lodge in the position
of Louisiana to think that it was done with no friendly
intentions ; but another Grand Lodge not in their peculiar
position would have taken no notice of it except as an item
of news; and another Grand Lodge even in exactly the same
nosition. if not anxious to take offence, would probably have
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 443
made full inquiries into all the circumstances, and would
have sent a remonstrance or asked for an explanation, before
resorting to extreme measures. Wo can assure our Louis-
iana brethren that we were not actuated by the slightest
feeling of hostility to them, that no such feeling was even
thought of, and we are sorry that they should have so
misconceived our action in this matter. We hope that they
will shortly resume our former friendly and fraternal rela-
tions.
The report on Foreign Correspondence is signed by Bros.
James B. Scot, Joseph P. Horner and G. H. Braughn. It is
a voluminous document of one hundred and seventy-six
pages, and has evidently been prepared with great care and
by experienced hands. The comments on almost every
conceivable subject are more extensive and elaborate than
any others we have seen. Canada for 1872 is fully noticed.
In their notice of Vermont, after quoting the resolutions
of that Grand Lodge with regard to Canada and Quebec, the
Committee say :
"We deprecate this action. So long as there is the slight-
est chance that the Grand Lodges of Canada and Quebec may
settle their difficulties by an amicable arrangement, the
adoption of such resolutions are not only premature, but
calculated to defeat the object for which, we suppose, they
are intended, viz. ; the restoration of fraternal relations
between the contending parties."
In the appendix we find a very interesting '; Outline of
the Bise and Progress of Freemasonry in Louisiana" by
K. W. Bro. James B. Scot.
M. W. Bro. Michel E. Girard was elected Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. James C. Batchelor was re-elected Grand
Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS.
First in point of date is the "report of the committee of
the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, on the relations of Free-
masonry to Sectarianism," an exceedingly interesting
pamphlet of 18 pages, dated September 13th, 1871.
444 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
The committee charged by the Grand Lodge "to consider
the petition of Bro. Samuel Evans, and two hundred an
t\vent}'-nine others, stating that certain portions or features
of a theological or sectarian character, contrary to the letter
as well as the spirit of Freemasonry, exist in the ritual and
work of the order, and desiring an investigation whether the
universality of Freemasonry has been overthrown or dis-
regarded ; and seeking a remedy."
We regret that we have only room for a few extracts :
'•'As a historical question, it cannot longer be contended
that the institution of Freemasomy is due to the London
Grand Lodge. Important and valuable to the future pros-
perity of the craft as were some of the modifications they
made in its organization, yet the substantial characteristics
remained as they had received them from those who went
before them. "[Incontroverted evidence shows the existence
in England and Scotland, during more than a century
preceding A. D. IT IT, of numerous active Lodges of Free
Masons; and man}' manuscripts have been brought to light,
from public as well as private archives, containing sketches
of the history of the craft, ar.d the ancient charges. These
manuscripts seem to have been written at different dates in
the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and appear
to be distinct, corrupted variations of some preceding older
original works on the same subject."
'•The evidence that Freemasonry, after IT IT, did continue
many Christian symbols and usages, is very strong ; and
nothing offered to your committee has weakened the faith
due to o.ir traditions. We shall return to this again.
Conceding then that some Christian usages are found among
our craft in our traditions, ought we to stamp them as
unmasonic and expel them? It has been distinctly put to
us by an acute and learned Israelite brother, that as they
are offensive to him as an Israelite, we onght to exclude them.
If that is a sufficient reason, what will become of our society ?
A Christian ma}' ask that allusion to King Solomon shall be
expunged because he was a Jew. Another may ask all
allusions to Hiram to be effaced, because he was a Pagan.
The Trinitarian may ask that the Grand Architect of the
Universe shall only be addressed in his triune character.
The resurrection from the dead stands no better. Every
particle of our religious ritual and sj'mbols must fall under
the same axe, and the Masonry we have received be extiri-
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 445
guished. Keligious men can meet in a society where all
religion is forbidden, lest the sectarian feelings of one might
be shocked, but they would not be very likely to do so.
Some good men are too fanatical to come now to the Lodge.
Freemasonry was not built on this plan, but the contrary.
So far as we learn, it always brought men together under
religious services. It never sought to banish the symbols
of faith, but it did declai*e that everyone present was free to
hold his own faith. Having by preliminary process purged
itself from the atheist and the libertine, it left its good men
and true to their own creeds and equality."
And part of the conclusion :
''The major portion of the matters which were brought
to the notice of any of us, hung upon the abstract proposition
that Freemasonry in its original form was "deistic," and
devoid of religious color; and hence, that its present usages
should be reformed where they varied from, and be made to
conform to, what we should find to be the original usages, &c.
We have stated enough of the pertinent facts which have
come to our own knowledge, to show why we do not think
that at present the pregnant proposition has been proved to
be true. There has therefore been no necessity for us to
examine further than we here report.
"These main questions about the extremely ancient usages
of the craft in a foreign country, belong to the domain of
history; where, as matters of interesting investigation and
ingenious speculation, they will long hold their place.
A vote upon them by this Grand Lodge would not settle a
single fact, or delay a single investigator, in continuing the
search for more facts and more light, now in energetic
process and long likely to continue. The Grand Lodge is
not the forum to decide historical questions."
"So far as relates to a comparison of the practice of our
art by this Grand Lodge and its predecessors in Massachusetts
your committee, after careful search, are satisfied that no
innovations of a sectarian nature have crept in. The conser-
vation has been faithful.
"Your committee recommend the petitioners have leave
to withdraw."
The report was accepted and adopted by the Grand Lodge,
with but one dissenting vote.
446 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
1872.
Quarterly Communication held at Boston, March 13tb,
1872. M. W. Bro. S. D. Nickerson, Grand Master, and E.W.
Bro. C. H. Titus, Grand Secretary.
In his quarterly report, the Grand Master mentions his
official acts, dispensations, visitations, &c. He cautions the
brethren against encouraging the circulation of such trash
as pretended rituals, and against the admission of imposters
into Lodges, (particularly one John H. Bean,) and also
against the admission of rejected candidates, by a Lodge
other than the one to which application was first made.
June 12th, 1872, same officers present.
Most of these proceedings (some 50 pages) are taken up
with a question of jurisdiction with the Grand Lodge of
New Hampshire, in the case of one Seth Winslow, who after
being thrice rejected in Massachusetts, was initiated in a
Lodge in New Hampshire upon some forged documents.
The matter was peaceabl}1- adjusted, but the forgers seem to
have escaped punishment.
It was decided to be inexpedient for Grand Lodge to
legislate on the subject of raising money for the families of
deceased brethren, by assessment of a fixed sum from every
member of a lodge, with which we agree ; as we think that
had better be left to the life assurance societies.
The Grand Lodges of Utah, British Columbia and Brazil
were recognized.
Five hundred dollars were appropriated for charity.
September 11th, 1872. Another jurisdictional question.
A brother applies to be formally healed, who had been
initiated in Golden Rule Lodge, Stanstead, Quebec, after
having been rejected in Massachusetts. The committee say
that without the recommendation of the Lodge where he was
rejected, and without the consent of the Grand Master, the
status of the petitioner is clandestine and illegal. The
Lodge in Quebec "which was apparently so careful in
scrutinizing the character and worth of the petitioner, as to
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send its committee to North Brookfield to make inquiries
concerning him, should have taken some pains to inquire as
to our regulations in regard to rejected candidates, and
thereby have learned, that they could not entertain the
application of this candidate without an infringement of
amity and our jurisdictional rights."
On the merits, however, they recommend that the request
be granted, which was adopted.
Special Communications were held on June 14th, and
October 7th, 1872, to lay corner stones, and on October 10th
in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Bro. Charles W.
Moore's membership in St. Andrew's Lodge.
The second of these was to lay the corner stone of a
monument, in the town of Duxbury, on Captain's Hill, to
the memory of Captain Myles Standish.
The Annual Communication was held at Boston, December
11th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Sereno Dwight Nickerson, Grand
Master, and R. W. Bro. Charles H. Titus, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a very interesting and valu-
able address. He performed a large amount of work
usually delegated to deputies, among his official acts we
notice visits, dedications, installations, constitutions, funerals
and laying corner stones. He issued dispensations for five
new Lodges, and devoted much time to the improvement of
the Grand Lodge library, adding thereto over three hundred
numbers of proceedings. Then his address goes extensively
into finances, followed by the numerous offers of assistance
after the fire, to all of which he replied that they hoped to
be able to provide for their own sufferers without foreign aid.
A brother who was expelled in 1846, for being concerned
in an illegal distribution of Lodge funds, was pardoned and
restored on condition of refunding the amount he received,
and renewing in open Lodge his obligations of fealty to the
Grand Lodge and its regulations.
In the report of the committee on jurisdictional limits of
Lodges, we find the committee after a long investigation
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448 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
and statement of the principles involved, recommend the
following amendment to the constitution :
"No changes by the legislature of the commonwealth of Muni-
cipal Corporations or the boundaries of the territory thereof, shall
be held to affect in any way the jurisdiction of Lodges."
This is exactly the principle for which the Grand Lodge
of Canada has been contending in the Quebec difficulty. In
Massachusetts the jurisdiction of private Lodges is in question
with as it is the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges, but the
principle remains the same, and we are glad that our views
on this subject are thus confirmed by such good authority.
The committee also say "The Grand Lodge gives jurisdic-
tion, and no body of men but the Grand Lodge can take it away.
The only alternative was the one adopted in the Bridgewater
case, that the jurisdiction followed the part of the town
retaining the name, and that therefore, icithout the action of
the Grand Lodge, East Bridgewater and "West Bridgewater
were lost to the Lodge. TVe have already given reasons why
such a result should not follow. If it does, then ice have this
anomaly, viz : the Grand Lodge cannot change the jurisdiction
of a Lodge without the sanction of the District Deputy Grand
Master and the nearest Lodge ; but the State Legislature can.
In other words the Legislature has a greater control over the
jurisdiction of Lodges than the Grand Lodge which created them."
In these extracts, the italics are our own. "We commend
them to the careful attention of those Grand Lodges who
have recognized Quebec.
There is no report on correspondence.
These proceedings are embellished with handsome steel
engravings, portraits of John "Warren, 1783 ; Paul Revere
and Charles "W. Moore.
At the quarterly meeting held March 12th, 1873, the
proposed amendment to the constitution was adopted as
follows :
"Hereafter, no changes by the Legislature of the com-
monwealth, of municipal corporations, or boundaries of the
territories thereof, shall be held to affect in any way the
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jurisdiction of Lodges. Lodges located by their charters in
particular sections of municipalities shall have the same
jurisdiction therein as if said sections were entire munici-
palities, and where the boundaries of such sections are
uncertain, they may be determined by the Grand Master for
the time being."
Grand Master and Grand Secretary, re-elected.
MICHIGAN.
Special Communication, held at Detroit April 9th, 18T2,
to dedicate the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument, with appro-
priate ceremonies. From the address of the Grand Master
on this occasion we take the following :
"The ancient and honorable society of Free and Accepted
Masons, who are here to assist in the ceremonies of this
occasion, was originally a society of operative masons or
builders.
" History and our unwritten traditions warrant me in
saying that many of the most beautiful temples, churches
and monuments of antiquity were designed and erected by
our ancient brethren.
:' At this time we have ceased to be operative masons or
builders, retaining only that part of our ancient institution
which binds us together as brethren, and teaches us friend-
ship, morality and brotherly love ; when called upon, we lay
the corner-stones of public buildings erected for municipal,
charitable or religious purposes, and public monuments. It
has not, lor many years, been our custom to accept or dedi-
cate public buildings or monuments ; but, feeling that this
was no ordinary occasion, we are here to-day as a Fraternity
to take part in these exercises. We do this the more readily,
as our Grand Lodge have recognized it by laying the corner-
stone, on July 4th, 1867, and by contributing from our funds
to aid in its construction."
Annual Communication,heldat Detroit January 14th, 1873.
M. "W. Bro. Henry Chamberlain, Grand Master, and E. W.
Bro. James Fenton, Grand SecretarjT.
The Grand Master made a number of official visits and
inspected the Lodge records, granted dispensations for five
new Lodges and refused others, believing that there are now
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too many Lodges. He mentions one curious case in which
this question was asked him :
" Has a Lodge of F. and A. Masons a right to donate the
funds of the Lodge for the building of steam mills or other
purposes of a local nature, in which a large portion of its
members are not interested ? If so, should not a notice be
given that a resolution for such purpose was pending, that
all might be present to vote who were interested ?"
He answered that a Lodge had no right to devote its
funds to any but a Masonic purpose ; but notwithstanding
his decision, the Lodge paid part of their subscription to
build a steam flouring mill, claiming that they had a right
to do so, as they were incorporated, and are consequently
legally liable f.>r their subscription. The Grand Master
very properly arrested the charter.
He also decided that an officer cannot be installed by
proxy, and advocates the appointment of twenty District
Deputy Grand Masters.
A committee having been appointed to revise the consti-
tution, submitted the result of their labors. In the intro-
duction they very sensibly remark :
'■' But there are other ideas, historical and practical, by
which your committee have been governed in giving shape
ovfvrm to the substance of law rej)orted by them ; and these
are:
i; 1st. That Lodges and a Grand Master existed and had
rights before the creation of a Grand Lodge.
" 2nd. That when a Grand Lodge was first formed (A. L.
5721 or A. D. 1721), the Lodges composing it guaranteed or
reserved to themselves, in express terms and also under the
name of Ancient Landmarks, certain inherent rights, and to
the Grand Master certain prerogatives, in the same compact
loy which they created the Grand Lodge.
" 3rd. That, according to the Patriarchal nature of the
Institution and the aforesaid original Masonic compact, the
Grand Lodge and the Grand Master may exercise supreme
power over all subjects of Masonic legislation and adminis-
tration, excepting only the rights reserved by the Lodges ;
and,
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"4th. That Lodges or their Eepresentatives, and the
Grand Master, are the original, essential and constituent
elements of the Grand Lodge.
" These historical facts and general principles have
governed your committee in all their labor, and have given
shape to all their work ; and the body of Masonic Law, now
reported for your consideration, is an effort to express, in
legal form and detail, this simple but comprehensive state-
ment :
" That it is the right of the Lodge to make and regulate
Masons, subject only to the poicer of the Grand Lodge (limited
by Landmarks) to make and regulate Lodges.'"
After some amendments, the new constitution was adopted
by a vote of 646 to 39.
An excellent report on correspondence was submitted by
Bro. James Penton. Our proceedings were received, but
too late for review.
M. W. Bro. Hugh McCurdy was elected Grand Master,
and E. W. Bro. Foster Pratt, Grand Secretary.
MINNESOTA.
Nineteenth annual Communication, held at St. Paul, Jan.
9th, 1872. M. *\Y. Bro. C. W. Nash, Grand Master, R W.
Bro. W. S. Combs, Grand Secretary, and delegates from
sixty-two Lodges present.
The Grand Master, in his address, says :
" So far as I am informed, our fraternal relations with
other Grand Lodges are of the most gratifying character ;
and there has been no dissension among the workmen
within our jurisdiction, that requires special notice from me
or the consideration of this Grand Body."
He issued nine dispensations for new Lodges, and decides
" that the Grand Lodge, having original and exclusive juris-
" diction over all matters of Ancient Craft Masonry, and by
" rule 15 retaining original jurisdiction in all cases of its
" own members, I am of the opinion that a subordinate
" Lodge has not the power nor the right to interfere with
" that original exclusive jurisdiction, by instituting proceed-
" ings by way of charges against members of this Grand
11 Lodsre."
452 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
On the subject of life membership and the abolition of
dues, he instances a new system adopted by a Lodge,
(Mankato. Xo. 12) which has our hearty approval :
" The matter of annual dues, and non-affiliation, (which is
a concomitant of non-payment of dues) has been a source of
much trouble in the financial management of some of our
Lodges.
" In some of our sister jurisdictions the question of
abandoning the system of annual dues has been seriously
considered ; and in lieu thereof a system has been proposed,
by which members shall pa}~ a certain amount as a 'Life
Membership Fee,' which will entitle the member paying
the same to a certificate, which shall constitute him (finan-
cially) a Life Member of his Lodge.
11 As far as this system has been adopted by Lodges in
sister jurisdictions, the fee has been the same for all mem-
bers of any particular Lodge, without reference to the age
of the member.
"This is plainly not equitable, as a brother joining a
Lodge at the age of, say fifty years, is not expected to con-
tribute as much to a Lodge in the way of annual dues as a
brother aged twenty-five years.
"This difficulty seems to have been obviated by the
brethren of Mankato Lodge, No. 12, who have inaugurated
a system which combines all the benefits of the sj^stem
referred to, and is, at the same time, entirely equitable.
'■ The theory of this system is. that each member should
pay an amount, which, together with the interest thereon
at seven per cent, per annum, during his Life Expectation
(according to the Carlisle Tables of Mortality), will equal
the amount he would pay during such time at §2.00 per
annum, as dues.
<; Their amended bylaws (which have been duly approved)
require that each candidate, prior to his receiving the Master
Mason's degree, shall pay said membership fee (according
to the Table of Fees), and allow old members to pay the fee,
or continue to pay annual dues, as they may elect. A
' return fee' is also given in their tables, to be paid in case
a member wishes to dimit.
" The by-laws also provide that ' the amount so paid into
the Lodge for life membership shall remain a permanent
fund of the Lodge, and shall be kept invested under the
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direction ot the trustees, and only the annual interest real-
ized therefrom shall be used by the Lodge for any purpose,
and said principal shall forever remain a permanent fund of
said Lodge.'
"The matter is submitted as worthy of the consideration
of the Grand Lodge."
The constitution was amended so as to read :
"Sec. 8. That the right to visit masonically is an abso-
lute right, but may be forfeited or limited by particular
regulations."
The following was adopted :
"Your committee, to whom was referred so much of the
M. W. Grand Master's address as relates to financial life
membership in subordinate Lodges, have had the matter
under advisement, and beg leave to submit the following
resolution :
" Resolved, That this Grand Lodge, in view of the many
perplexing questions arising from the matter of non-
payment of dues, recommend the life membership system
for adoption by subordinate Lodges, in the place of the
system of annual dues."
It was decided that the Grand Master might convene the
three committees — on Returns, on Appeals, and on Juris-
prudence— before the session of Grand Lodge.
The report on correspondence is by Bro. A. T. C. Pierson,
but is incomplete. Canada for 1871 is noticed, and the reviews
are in the author's usual able and energetic style.
M. "W. Bro. Grove B. Cooley was elected Grand Master,
and B. "W. Bro. William S. Combs was re-elected Grand
Secretary.
MISSISSIPPI.
-Fifty-fiflh annual Communication, held at Canton, Feb. 3,
1873. M. W. Bro. W. H. Hardy, Grand Master, and B. W.
Bro. J. L. Power, Grand Secretary.
From the Grand Master's address we take the following :
"I am happy to make known to you the fact that there
has been a marked improvement in the moral status of
Masonry in Mississippi during the past year. This may be
attributed to several causes.
454 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
" In the first place, the country is rapidly recovering from
the high state of demoralization produced by the late Avar
and the events which immediately followed it, and society is
rapidly settling down, and men are again beginning to be
esteemed in society for their moral worth and integrity.
" In the second place, the salutary regulation adopted by
the Grand Lodge, and so rigidly enforced by my predecessors
during the past three years, for the suppression of the vices
of intemperance, profanity, and gambling, has exerted a
wonderful influence for good, and is the chief source of the
great improvement in the morals of the membership of the
Order.
"I determined not to be second to either of my predeces-
sors in my zeal to realize the full fruition of the above
mentioned regulation, and to that end have desired the
District Deputy Grand Masters to report every Lodge which
should fail or refuse to observe and enforce it, and it affords
me much pleasure to inform you that out of the three
hundred Lodges, but one single, solitary Lodge is reported ;
and in the hope that that one would reform, its Worshipful
Master has been admonished by private letter, and the name
of the Lodge withheld in this address. I trust my successor
will not be able to find one throughout the broad limits of the
State.
" There is another evil common in the land which obtained
during the war, and the troublous times which succeeded it,
and that is the common habit of wearing concealed weapons.
That this is an evil in our State cannot be denied. That it
is common cannot be denied. Is it Masonic? Masonry is
a moral institution. Is it consonant with good morals for a
Mason to carry, concealed on his person, deadly weapons that
he may take the life of any man who majr dare to insult him?
Is it not in direct antagonism to the lessons of moral instruc-
tion inculcated by our grandly beautiful and impressive ritual,
which teaches Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Brotherly
Love, Eelief, and Truth ? If not, then I have to unlearn much
in Masonry and Moral Philosophy which I have learned
amiss. To say that a Mason may go into a place represent-
ing the Sanctum Sanctorum of King Solomon's Temple, and
there, clad in the badge of innocence and purity, teach, by the
most sublimely beautiful and impressive ritual ever devised
by human wisdom, the practice of these virtues, as also those
of Benevolence and Charity, and impress the mind with the
importance and necessity of circumscribing the passions, and
keeping them within due bounds with all mankind, while
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he has concealed on his own person a pair of derringers or
repeaters with which he may take the life of the first man
who in a fit of anger should insult him, is so paradoxical in
moral ethics as to tax to its uttermost the credulity of the
wildest latitudinarian. What would be thought of a minister
of the Gospel who would go into the pulpit with a pair of
derringers or repeaters concealed on his person? or a lay
member, even, who would enter his church pew thus armed,
and that in a time of profound peace, when law and order
prevailed throughout the country? And why not they as
well as the Master or any member of a Masonic Lodge ?
"I am opposed to making religion of Masoniy, but I am in
favor of preserving a high standard of morals in the order;
and every Mason, whose conduct or habits will not bear the
highest test of a sound morality, should be dealt with. It is
upon this principle or theory that drunkenness and kindred
vices are made offenses against Masonry and are punished.
"The best corrective, however, for all these evils, is a
proper use of the secret ballot. Masonry was never intended
for everybody, but for the J 'etc. It is neither an asylum nor
school of reformation. Men, whose characters or habits need
reforming, should never be permitted to behold even the
form of a Lodge ; but only the true and upright should be
permitted to become 'The Children of Light.' "
$ % * * * *
"Kegarding the recent custom of appointing represent-
atives near other Grand Bodies with disfavor, I have not, in
the absence of any regulation, or ancient custom requiring
it, appointed an}^ for this Grand Lodge during the past year."
"It may not be improper to state, in this address, that
there is now in New Jersey a subordinate Lodge, working
under a charter from the Grand Lodge of that State, which,
at the very first meeting after it was chartered, elected nine
negroes and initiated two, and has since continued to confer
the degrees upon them. We recognize the Grand Lodge of
New Jersey, and, therefore, recognize her subordinates
which she charters, constitutes, and sets to work. The
question now presents itself, are these clandestine Masons ?
Nay, y°u cannot claim it while you recognize the Grand
Lodge as lawful, under whose charter or warrant these
negroes were admitted among the Sons of Light. Masonry
is a social as well as moral Institution. Here all meet upon
a level. Hero we are all equal. To recognize these negroes
456 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
as regularly initiated, passed, and raised, in a just and
regularly constituted Lodge, is to admit the odious dogma
of the social equality of the races. This question should be
firmly and deliberately met; and whatever the action of
this Grand Lodge may be, one thing is morally certain, that
I shall ever claim the privilege of selecting my ' brothers '
and ' companions' from amongst the white race: and when-
ever this privilege is abridged or endangered in the least by
any action of this Grand Body, either directly or by impli-
cation, I shall quietly wrap my Masonic working tools in
my apron, and throw them amongst the rubbish of the
crumbling Temple, and sternly deny that I am a Free
Mason."
On this subject a committee rejiorted inter alia :
" While we, therefore, entertain the most fraternal feelings
toward the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, and commend the
promptness with which Grand Master Pine acted in arrest-
ing and withholding the warrant of said Lodge, yet we
would recommend that the Grand Lodge of Mississippi
enjoin it upon all its subordinates to hold no intercourse
whatever with any member or members of Alpha Lodge,
No. 116."
But it was finally resolved :
'; That the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in
New Jerse}' has been found adequate to deal with the ques-
tion of admitting negroes into membership with its subordi-
nates, and that it is the confident expectation of this Grand
Lodge that she will be found adequate to meet the emer-
gency presented by the action of Alpha Lodge, No. 116, of
Newark, New Jersey."
Considerable time was spent discussing the principle
involved in the following resolution, and it was finally
postponed till next meeting :
"Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge, that
when this Grand Lodge reverses the action of a subordinate
Lodge expelling or suspending a 3Iason on his appeal from
the decision of such Lodge, such decision of the Grand
Lodge does not restore such brother to membership in said
Lodge."
Bro. A. H. Barkley has a very good report on correspond-
ence. Under '-Canada" he says:
"We cannot endoi'se the action of the Grand Lodge of
Vermont, nor do we believe that the Grand Lodge of
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 457
Mississippi will do so, holding, as we do, that the circum-
stances of the case do not warrant a sister Grand Lodge in
adopting a course which, in its very nature, is only calcu-
lated to widen the breach which it seeks to heal. We trust
that ere long this unfortunate matter may be happily
adjusted between these Grand Bodies."
M. W. Bro. R. P. Bowen was elected Grand Master, and
B. W. Bro. J. L. Power, re-elected Grand Secretary.
MISSOURI.
This is the hardest work (but withal the most pleas-
ant) that we have had yet. To make a concise rej^ort,
where everything is already almost epitomized, and to
condense, where everything is already boiled down to an
essence, is a trial and an aggravation to the mind of " ye
reporter" that cannot be imagined except by those who
belong to the " corps."
Fifty-second annual Communication, held at St. Louis,
October 15th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Thomas E. Garrett, Grand
Master; B. W. Bro. Geo. Prank Gouley, Grand Secretary;
and representatives from one hundred and eighty -three
Lodges present.
The Grand Master delivered one of the best addresses it
has been our good fortune to read. The Order is in a
flourishing condition throughout the entire jurisdiction.
He does not like "the pernicious habit of mixing business
and Masonry." He says, very vigorously :
"Leave collecting debts to agents, constables, and courts.
Let business be strictly business, and Masonry remain
purely Masonry, and do not mingle the incongruous elements
of the two to make one subserve the purposes of the other.
Grant business accommodations only at their par value, and
dispense Masonic charity freely. Pursue this straight-
forward course, and the Lodges will be spared an infinitude
of trouble in conducting trials of a character that should
never come before them."
From the very large number of "decisions" we onlv take
the following, as of interest more than local :
458 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
" A Lodge under dispensation is competent to try non-
affiliates who reside within its jurisdiction, as well as its own
members."
"Any by-law of a Lodge which places a restraint on
affiliation to a limit of time, is contrary to our usage,
inoperative, and void." This reads a little hazy, but it
means all right, and is intended to apply where a Lodge has
a by-law requiring a Master Mason to reside six months in
its jurisdiction before he can petition for membership.
" A Lodge cannot, in its corporate capacity, sue a brother
for the amount of his Masonic dues."
The Grand Master issued dispensations for thirty-two new
Lodges.
This Grand Lodge does not hesitate to " seal its faith by its
works" on the great question of Grand Lodge sovereignty.
A Mason from Quebec, having removed to Missouri, found
the doors of the Lodges closed to him. Upon proving him-
self a non-participant in the secession, he was furnished
with a certificate of dismissal from our Grand Lodge. On
this the Grand Master says :
" Here was a case in point one that involved our doctrine
and appealed directly to our sense of Masonic right and
justice, and an opportunity to clinch our adhesion to the
great principle of Grand Lodge sovereignty with an accom-
plished fact. On the grounds that the Lodges claiming to
be under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Quebec had
ceased to exist as legal Lodges, and that it was within the
province of the Grand Lodge of Canada to issue certificates
of dismissal to the former members of these Lodges, such
certificates placing them in a good Masonic standing, I ruled
that the certificate in question was valid and must be
recognized in this jurisdiction as possessing the force and
effect of a regular dim it."
We can give but one more extract from this able and
interesting address :
" Application was made to me to allow an applicant to
withdraw his petition; he having signed it with his eyes
open, and sent it in fee enclosed with his purse open, but
afterwards reconsidered and said it was all done in a 'joke.'
I refused his very jocular request, and instructed the Lodge
to inform him that Masonry was no joke and could tolerate
no levity from others. He was said to be a good man, and
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he stood in imminent danger of election. If the brethren
took him in with his jovial proclivities, he ought to make it
lively for that Lodge."
The Grand Lecturer held nineteen Lodges of Instruction,
and travelled six thousand miles. This system is pro-
nounced to be a success.
It was resolved in future to have the report on correspond-
ence printed before the session of Grand Lodge.
The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were
recognized.
A page is dedicated to the memory of George "Whitcourt,
P. G. M.
There is a sort of dry, grim humor in the coupling together
of "Maine" and "Quebec" in the report on correspondence.
Over twenty pages are devoted to this subject, and the able
arguments of Bro. Gouley are, in our opinion, entirely
unanswerable. We do not intend to give any resume of
these arguments, but there is one short paragraph which
meets our views exactly :
"Study this Quebec case from every point we may, yet
the palpable result is that by recognizing her we acknow-
ledge that political action regulates Masonic boundaries.
By this view, sovereignty of Grand Lodges, supported by
obligations, becomes a pile of sand to be scattered by the
changing winds of political legislation. No advocate of
Quebec has yet been able to deny this issue. They have
dodged it and bushwhacked around it, but it stands there
still."
We believe that the Grand Lodges of the world will yet
acknowledge their great indebtedness to Bro. Gouley for his
manly and vigorous advocacy of their rights, and his skilful
and determined resistance to attempted encroachment on
their undoubted prerogatives.
An extensive statistical table is sent with the proceedings,
giving a very large amount of information as to the con-
dition of the subordinate Lodges. Among other things it
contains the size, material, value, and furnishings of their
halls ; dues, fees, jewels, libraries, distances from other
460 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges, membership, records, trustees, seals, etc., etc., all of
•which are carefully summarized.
M. W. Bro. Samuel H. Owens was elected Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. Geo. Frank Gouley, re-eleeted Grand
Secretary.
MONTANA.
Eighth annual Communication, held at Helena, October
7th, 1872. M. W. Bro. J". E. Weston, Grand Master, and
B. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary pro tern.
The Grand Master decided that a Chapter Fast Master
could not install the officers of a Lodge. We should think
not. He only granted one dispensation suspending any
Masonic law, and then only on the unanimous petition of
the Lodge. He says these dispensations are now looked
upon with disfavor, and should be granted with extreme
caution.
The Grand Secretary, Bro. Hez. L. Hosmer, having
removed from the jurisdiction, Grand Lodge recorded their
appreciation of his services.
The Blackfoot Masonic Association, on its dissolution,
gave Grand Lodge $137.50 for charity.
Past Grand Master Hedges received a splendid gold
watch, chain and seal.
Bro. Hosmer, Past Grand Secretary, is the author of the
report on correspondence, which is a good synopsis of the
proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges, including Canada
for 1871. He says of us :
"Few proceedings give evidence of greater care in their
preparation than those of Canada. Like the perfect ashlar,
they are finished by the hands of a master workman, and
bear internal evidence that the brethren of that jurisdiction
understand and practice the genuine principles of Masonry."
He also remarks that Bro. Mitchell's report " is written
with elegance and discrimination."
M. TV. Bro. James E. Boyce was elected Grand Master,
and E. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges was elected Grand
Secretary.
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NEBBASKA.
Fifteenth annual Communication, held at Lincoln, June
ISth, 1872. M. W. Bro. Wm. E. Hill, Grand Master, and
E. W. Bro. E. W. Furnas, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master reports a prosperous year,and the Lodges
working in peace and harmony and increasing in numbers
and strength. He issued six dispensations for new Lodges.
He thinks that Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers should
not receive mileage and per diem until the Grand Lodge is
out of debt. He decided that Lodges under dispensation
cannot try Masons for unmasonic conduct. He refused
consent to a "gift enterprise" to raise funds to build a
lodge-room, believing it an immoral practice and akin to
gambling.
The Committee on correspondence acknowledge the
receipt of proceedings (Canada, for 1871, included), but do
not give any extended report, owing to limited finances.
The Grand Lodge of Utah was recognized.
A new constitution was adopted.
The following questions were submitted, and answered as
follows, viz. :
"1. Is the God of the Mason the God of the Bible? and
is the denying the God of the Bible a Masonic offence?"
" 2. Is the denying the authenticity of the Bible a Masonic
offence?"
•' The denial of the existence of God as set forth in the
Holy Bible is a Masonic offence."
"The denial of the Divine authority and authenticity of
the Holy Bible is a Masonic offence."
A Past Grand Secretary's jewel, to cost 8100, was voted
t» the retiring Grand Secretary, E. "W. Bro. Eobert "W.
Furnas.
Two Schools of Instruction were ordered to be held at
Omaha and Lincoln respectively.
31. TV. Bro. "W. E. Hill was re-elected Grand Master, and
E. "W. Bro. William E. Bowen was elected Grand Secretary.
462 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
NEVADA.
Eighth annual Communication, held at Virginia City.
Sept. 17th, 1872. M. W. Bro. George Eobinson, Grand
Master, and E. W. Bro. John C. Currie, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master does not approve of "side degrees."
He thinks that wilful non-affiliation is a Masonic offence.
Three dispensations were issued for new Lodges.
On the consideration of the report on Landmarks, three
were amended and thirteen rejected, leaving thirty-eight as
the proper number of Landmarks according to Nevada.
The Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia were
recognized.
Bro. B. H. Taylor submitted an extensive and elaborate
report on correspondence, which is exceedingly interesting.
At the end he gives a "Digest of Decisions, arranged under
alphabetical headings. Canada for 1871 receives a fraternal
notice.
M. W. Bro. William A. M. Van Bokkelen was elected
Grand Master, and E. W. Bro. Eobert H. Taylor, Grand
Secretary.
NEW BEUNSWICK.
Special Communication, February 27th, 1872, to adopt a
congratulatory address to the Prince of Wales on his resto-
ration to health.
Fifth annual Communication, held at St. John, September
25th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Wm. Wedderburn, Grand Master,
and V. W. Bro. Wm. F. Bunting, Grand Secretary.
From the Grand Master's address we take the following :
"Erected in peace and according to the honored land-
marks of our Ancient Institution — recognized and warmly
welcomed into the communion and fellowship of all Grand
Lodges throughout the world — rightly impelled by the
bcneiicent purposes of our great Brotherhood, and by the
generous ' emulation of who shall best work and best agree,'
this Grand Lodge has achieved the affectionate allegiance of
all Masons in New Brunswick, and stands firmly based upon
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the foundation of Masonic perpetuity. Throughout the
entire year, from the altar of every Lodge, have proceeded
only the sounds of harmony ; not a discord appears to have
disturbed the gentle current of our fellowship, and many
have sought the acquisition of our mysteries." * * * *
" You will allow me, also, to acknowledge the very
fraternal and hospitable reception tendered to me by the
officers and members of the Civil Service Lodge of Canada, on
my recent visit to Ottawa, and which I accepted all the more
readily as another token of the catholicity of that fellowship
which is the distinguishing characteristic of true Masonry.
And I am also very much indebted to M.W. Alex. A. Steven-
son, P.G-.M. of the Grand Lodge of Canada, not only for great
personal kindnesses and courtesies while in the City of
Montreal, but also for his tender to me of a public reception
by the Masons of Montreal as your representative, which I
was not able to accept."
The Board of General Purposes very rightly decided that
"the loss of a foot is an insuperable objection to the initia-
tion of a person otherwise qualified."
R. W. Bro. Robert Gowan, Past Provincial Grand Master
under Scotland, was constituted a permanent member of the
Grand Lodge.
ACTION ON "QUEBEC."
" Pursuant to the order of the day, Grand Lodge proceeded
to the consideration of the resolution offered, at last evening's
session, by W. Bro. Edward Willis, Past A. G. D. C, and
seconded by W. Bro. Chas. U. Hanford, Grand Steward, viz.:
"That this Grand Lodge cordially tenders recognition to
the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and freely extends to her the
right hand of fellowship.
"Whereupon, in amendment it was moved by W. Bro.
Robert Marshall, Past J.G.D., seconded by W. Bro. J. Gordon
Forbes, P. M. Lodge No. 2, and
" Resolved, That the further consideration of the resolution
offered by W. Bro. Willis, and made the order of the day for
three o'clock this afternoon, be postponed for this session of
Grand Lodge."
A Committee on Ritual was appointed.
M. W. Bro. John V. Ellis was elected Grand Master, and
V. W. Bro. Wm. F. Bunting was re-appointed Grand
Secretary.
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464 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
NEW JEESET.
Eighty- sixth, annual Communication, held at Trenton,
January 22nd, 1873. M. W. Bro. Wm. E. Pine, Grand
Master, and E. W. Bro. Joseph H. Hough, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master had issued a dispensation for a new
Lodge to work in the German language. He has the follow-
ing on the action of the Grand Lodge of Vermont :
" The Grand Lodge of Vermont, at its annual Communi-
cation in A. L. 5872, adopted resolutions threatening to
suspend Masonic intercourse with the Grand Lodge of
Canada, in case the latter Grand Lodge should not adopt the
views entertained by the Grand Lodge of Vermont in refer-
ence to the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec. By an
official circular received during the past year, I am informed
that the threat has been carried into execution, and that
fraternal intercourse has been suspended between the Grand
Lodges named, at the instance of the Grand Lodge of
Vermont.
" The course pursued by the Grand Lodge of Vermont in
this matter is so extraordinary and, as it appears to me, so
entirely contrary to the ordinary rules of Masonic comity,
that I deem it my duty to give it a passing reference. The
difference between the Grand Lodges of Vermont and Cana-
da is only one of opinion and judgment. The Grand Lodge
of Vermont is of the opinion that the so-called Grand Lodge
of Quebec was regularly organized ; while the Grand Lodge
of Canada thinks differently.
" The question in controversy is one of considerable mag-
nitude, and is one upon which Grand Lodges may differ,
and, as the facts show, have honestly differed.
"The Grand Lodge of Canada is not alone in the view it
entertains upon the subject. It is supported by the respect-
able and conservative Grand Lodges of Massachusetts, Penn-
sylvania, Virginia, Missouri, Florida, and other Grand
Lodges whose names do not, as I write, occur to me; Our
own Grand Lodge has not seen its way clear to recognize
the Grand Lodge of Quebec.
"If the action of the Grand Lodge of Vermont towards
that of Canada be correct, I see no reason why the same
course may not be pursued towards this and every other
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Grand Lodge which declines to recognize Quebec. The
course which the Grand Lodge of Vermont has seen fit to
pursue, is only to he regretted as tending to postpone an
amicable settlement of the vexed question involved. Eecent
advices from Canada have given reason to hope that the
difficulty might be settled upon Masonic principles.
Nothing is better calculated to prevent a consummation so
devoutly to be wished, than the threat and action of "Ver-
mont. If concessions were as plenty as blackberries, the
Grand Lodge of Canada could not be expected to make them
upon compulsion."
The committee on masonic jurisprudence, to whom was
referred the document received from the Grand Orient of
Brazil, requesting an exchange of Representatives, reported :
" That they have ascertained that the Grand Orient of
Brazil is organized under what is known as the ' Ancient
and Accepted' or 'Scotch ' Rite, the ritual of which is com-
posed of a largo number of degrees which are not recognized
ty this Grand Lodge, and with the secrets of which only a
meagre minority of this Society is familiar. If an. exchange
of Grand Representatives with the Grand Orient of Brazil
were agreed to, the selection of the Grand Representatives
from New Jersey would necessarily be restricted to the very
few members of this Grand Lodge who are familiar with
the ' Scotch ' Rite, and who could gain admission to the
Grand Orient of Brazil when in session.
" Tour committee are of opinion that it would be derogatory
to the dignity of this Grand Lodge to exchange Represen-
tatives with any organization claiming to be masonic, from
whose communications any member of this Grand Lodge,
would be excluded.
" Your committee therefore report that it is not expedient
for this Grand Lodge to comply with the request of the
Grand Orient of Brazil."
And the report was adopted.
The report of the same committee on " representatives/'
was also adopted as follows :
" The document presented from the Grand Lodge of
Vermont, constituting Bro. Leonard Sargent the represen-
tative from Vermont to this body, has been referred to your
committee.
466 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA..
"The only peculiarity in this matter lies in the fact that
Bro. Sargent is not a member of this body. Your committee,
however, are of the opinion that there is nothing in this
variation from ordinary custom which should prevent the
reception of the communication, and the recognition of Bro.
Sargent as the representative of Vermont in this body. It
should be understood that Bro. Sargent does not by such
recognition become a permanent member of this Grand
Lodge, and that he is not entitled to vote or voice therein,
except it shoiild be necessary for him to present some
matter immediatelj" affecting the Grand Lodge from which
he is accredited, your committee arc also of opinion that if
Bro. Sargent desires to continue this relation to this Grand
Lodge, his authority should be annually renewed.
" Your committee are very strongly of the opinion that the
plan of the Grand Lodge of Termont in this matter is the
correct one. The present system of an exchange of Grand
Lodge representatives, is little better than a farce. If it
were possible to perfect a plan by which delegates from this
Grand Lodge could be appointed and authorized to visit
Grand Lodges in this vicinity, for the purpose of presenting
the fraternal congratulations of this Grand Lodge, and if the
courtesy could be reciprocated, the interest of our annual
Communications would be greatly enhanced."
Comp. Ilough the Grand Secretary, writes an able and
elaborate report on correspondence. Our proceedings for
1871 are kindly noticed, and extracts given. Commenting
on California, he says of Quebec :
"It is unnecessary for us to say to the readers of our
recent reports that wo concur with the views of the majority
of the committee. Having examined the question for
ourselves, and arrived at the clear conviction that the
secession of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was an act of sheer
insubordination, and the fruit of unhallowed ambition, that
its recognition has struck the severest blow against the
great doctrine of exclusive Grand Lodge sovereignty which
that doctrine has ever received, we would not fail to oppose
its admission into the sisterhood of Grand Lodges, without
the consent of Canada, even if we stood solitary and alone
in our opposition. Upon a question of such great importance,
we would not yield our convictions or sense of duty to follow
a multitude to do what we thought to be evil."
He strongly advocates the " United States Masonic Monroe
Doctrine" ; says the ignorance of foreigners as to localities
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 467
in this country is surprising, and recommends a convention
of representatives of all the Grand Lodges of the United
States to pronounce the views of the American craft upon
the subject of exclusive Grand Lodge jurisdiction, as he
concludes "that the isolated action of individual Grand
Lodges is powerless to prevent the innovation."
Grand officers re-elected.
NEW YORK.
Annual Communication, held at New York, June 4th,
1872. M. W. Bro. John H. Anthon, Grand Master, and
E. "W. Bro. James M. Austin, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a brief address. Numerous
corner-stones were laid during the year, among them the
new State Capitol at Albany, on June 24th, the ceremonies
of which are given in full in the proceedings.
Reports were also presented from the District Deputy
Grand Masters of the twenty-five districts, and the District
Deputy Grand Master for the twenty-one Lodges working
in the German tongue, which give a large amount of infor-
mation, and show the Lodges generally to be in a flourishing
condition.
The Hall and Asylum Fund shews the sum of $621,463.81
invested on building and property on Sixth Avenue.
The New York City Board of Relief had received during
the year 85,941.18, and expended in charity 84,822.79 among
470 applicants from different places (among them, Canada
$45.00).
The Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia were
recognized.
Fourteen hundred and sixty-eight dollars were appropri-
ated to charity.
A petition for the appointment of a special committee, to
investigate the discontent prevailing among the fraternity
in relation to sectarianism in Masonry, was granted, said
committee to report at the next meeting.
468 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
The Grand Secretary was instructed to notify the Lodges
of the existence of a clandestine Lodge, called Devonshire
Lodge.
The report on correspondence is by Bros. E. P. Breed;
Joseph D. Evans and S. H. Johnson, reviewing forty State
Grand Lodges and several in Canada and Europe, including
our proceedings for 1871.
M. TV. Bro. Christopher G. Fox was elected Grand Master,
and E. TV. Bro. James M. Austin, re-elected Grand Secretary.
NOETH CAEOLINA.
Eighty-sixth annual Communication, held at Ealeigh,
December 2nd, 1872. M. TV. Bro. Charles C. Clark, Grand
Master, and E. TV. Bro. Donald TV. Bain, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master quotes the ceremony of public Masonic
baptism under the A. and A. Eite, which he does not believe
in, and thus comments on it :
"TVhat means this imitative assemblage of illustrious
dignitaries? TVhat mean these children — these sponsors —
these god-mothers — this basin — this perfumed "water — this
dipping — aye, this Masonic baptism ? Brethren, what means
all this tomfoolery ? TVe have no such Masonry as that in
North Carolina, and we want no such Masonry as that in
North Carolina. The creative genius of Masonry is libelled,
and she seeks a vindication. Masonry does not imitate.
She borrows not from Pagan nor Christian — from Gentile
nor Jew. And right well assured am I, that if the droll
necessity were inflicted on Masonry to get up a baptism
' on her own hook,' she would bring forth no such medley,
heterogeneous affair as that. TVhat it would be, I don't
think any living man, no matter how thrice illustrious he
might be, could tell. Yet, that it would be original — rara
avis, sui generis — who can doubt ? One thing I do know,
however, that those 'god-mothers,' and that 'dipping,' would
certainly be left out."
He thinks that a Mason has not the right to become non-
affiliated, and allows the admissibility of the demand for the
"previous question" in debates in Masonic Lodges, with
neither of which opinions can we agree.
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He believes in the dissemination of the correct work, and
decided that as a majority has power to suspend indefinitely,
so a majority can reinstate.
Fourteen new Lodges were established.
Considerable discussion took place about St. John's College,
and resolutions were finally passed as under:
" Resolved, 1. That St. John's College shall be made an
asylum for the protection, training and education of indigent
orphan children.
" 2. That this Grand Lodge will appropriate 8500 annually
for the support of the institution, but will not assume any
additional pecuniary responsibility.
"3. That this Grand Lodge electa Superintendent, who
shall control the institution and solicit contributions for its
support from all classes of our people.
" 4. That orphan children in the said Asylum shall be fed
and clothed, and shall receive such preparatory training and
education as will prepare them for useful occupations and
for the usual business transactions of life."
The committee on the Grand Master's address say :
"As to the call of the previous question, the Grand
Master's decision is in accordance with the laws of the Grand
Lodge. Still it is the opinion of the Committee that the
object of the call of the previous question is the exercise by
the Lodge of that which has, from time immemorial, been
the prerogative of the Grand Master.
And the matter was afterwards correctly disposed of thus:
" Bro. R. "W. York moved to amend section 7, of Art. II.
of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, by adding thereto the
words, ' except the previous question,' which was adopted
by the requisite two-thirds majoritj^."
The section as amended is as follows :
" On all other matters the rules which generally govern
deliberative assemblies shall be observed, except the previous
question."
Eesolutions were also adopted as follows :
" Resolved, That willful non-affiliation is a violation of
Masonic law, and should be placed on the same footing with
every other Masonic offence.
470 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
" Resolved, That subordinate Lodges should punish every
violation of Masonic law where the offender is duly convicted.
" Resolved, That resolution No. 2, on page 30 of the last
Grand Lodge Proceedings, be and the same is hereby
rescinded.
" Resolved, That suspension does not deprive a Mason of
membership in his Lodge.
" Resolved, That a majority vote is sufficient to restore a
suspended Mason to the rights and benefits of Masonry."
]So report on correspondence.
M. W. Bro. John .Nichols was elected Grand Master, and
E. W. Bro. D. "W. Bain, re-elected Grand Secretary.
NOVA SCOTIA.
Semi-annual Communication, December 6th, 1871.
It was resolved that no brother not a member of Grand
Lodge shall be eligible to office therein. Also, that canvass-
ing for office is to be discountenanced.
Two new Lodges received dispensations.
Seventh annual Communication, held at Halifax June 5th,
1872. E. W. Bro. Allan H. Crowe, Deputy Grand Master,
presiding; E. W. Bro. Benjamin Curren, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Alex. Keith, was absent
through illness. His address was read. He has been fifty-
six years a Mason, and for fifty- four years a member of
Virgin Lodge, in Halifax, and is still full of zeal for the
welfare and prosperity of the Craft. He was Provincial
Grand Master for over thirty years. He reports the Lodges
progressing harmoniously.
The Deputy Grand Master had visited a large number of
Lodges, and submitted a good report thereon of over ten
pages.
A large amount of local business was transacted.
The subject of the formation of a Grand Lodge charity
fund was deferred till next year.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 471
Pages are dedicated to the memory of Samuel F. Ray-
mond, Grand Junior Warden, and Isaac Melvin, Past Grand
Senior Warden.
Canada for 1871 is noticed in the very able and interest-
ing report on correspondence, by Bro. Geo. T. Smithers.
Grand officers, re-elected.
OHIO.
Sixty-third annual Communication, held at Columbus,
October 15th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Alex. H. Newcomb, Grand
Master, and R. W. Bro. John D. Caldwell, Grand Secretary.
Charters were granted to ten new Lodges.
At the election of officers a Brother was elected Grand
Junior Warden, but before the installation he was found to
be ineligible, not being a W. M. or P. M. It was ruled that
there was no election, and the office was declared vacant
and a new election held.
In 1870 Grand Lodge resolved to establish a c; Widow and
Orphans' Home." It was now decided not to take any
farther action, and to return the moneys collected to the
donors.
A memorial for investigation into the legitimacy of certain
" colored Masons " was postponed indefinitely.
Bro. A. H. Washburne, as Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, was received, in ample form, with Masonic
honors, and addressed the Grand Lodge.
The report on correspondence is by Bro. Allan T. Brins-
made, and is exceedingly well written, clear and concise.
Canada for 1871 is kindly noticed.
M. W. Bro. Asa H. Battin was elected Grand Master, and
R. W. Bro. J. JJ. Caldwell, re-elected Grand Secretary.
OREGON.
Twenty-first annual Communication, held at Salem, June
19th, 1871. M. W. Bro. D. G. Clark, Grand Master, and
R. W. Bro. J. E. Hurford, Grand Secretary.
472 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
The Grand Master issued two dispensations for new-
Lodges, and refused three others. He is properly very
cautious in granting special dispensations, having only
approved one out of a number of applications. He thinks
that " nine-tenths of the special dispensations granted do
more harm than good," and he has the courage to act up to
his opinions.
It was resolved that " this Grand Lodge at once discon-
" tinue the appropriation of its funds for 3Iasonic charities,
" and that all claims for assistance be made upon subordi-
" nate Lodges under whose jurisdiction wards or those
" entitled to benefits may reside." This action was the
result of some favoritism previously exercised in Grand
Lodge, and also the feeling that the matter properly
belonged to the subordinate Lodges, where the circum-
stances of the applicants would be better known.
On a trial, the accused pleaded guilty. The AY. M. put
the question to the Lodge of £; guilty, or not guilty ?" and
the Lodge decided that he was not guilty. Grand Lodge
decided that the Lodge should at once fix the punishment.
We suppose the accused must have been notorious for
untruthfulness, and so the Lodge wouldn't believe him!
But we cannot see how they could fix the punishment before
conviction. Grand Lodge should have ordered the Lodge to
find him guilty first.
Canada does not appear in the very readable and talented
report on correspondence by Bro. S. F. Chadwick.
A special Communication was held at Portland on June
29th, 1871, to lay the corner-stone of a Masonic Temple.
M. W. Bro. W. D. Hare is Grand Master, and R. W. Bro.
J. E. Hurford, Grand Secretary.
PENNSYLVANIA.
A fine engraving of the magnificent Masonic Temple at
Philadelphia is the frontispiece.
Three quarterly meetings for local business. The Grand
Master decided that one Lodge cannot confer degrees on
members of another Lodge, even by request.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 473
Annual Communication, held at Philadelphia, December
4th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Samuel C. Perkins, Grand Master,
and E. W. Bro. John Thomson, Grand Secretary.
The Library Committee reported progress, acknowledging
numerous contributions.
Present cost of the new Temple and site, 81,146,586.05 ;
yet required to finish it, $106,384.18.
The establishment of a Masonic Home, for indigent
brethren, widows and orphans, was strongly recommended
to subordinate Lodges.
The sum of 8300,000 was appropriated to complete the
Temple and furnish it.
British Columbia and Utah were recognized.
The Charity Fund expended §2,931.25 in the relief of 160
applicants.
The "Stephen Girard" Charity Fund expended $2,730.00
among ninety-six applicants.
It was resolved, on an appeal, " That the pendency of suits
il in courts of justice, arising out of the same facts as are
<c made the subject of a Masonic complaint, is a sufficient
" reason, in this case, for refusing to investigate the charges
" preferred."
Canada, for 1871, is fraternally noticed in the report on
correspondence, which is an able an lengthy review by Bro.
H. M. Dechert.
All the Grand Officers were re-elected.
RHODE ISLAND.
The Festival of St. John the Baptist, 1871, was observed
by the Grand Lodge by informally assembling, with their
families and friends, at Rocky Point. All the twenty-five
Lodges (except three) in the State were represented;
addresses were delivered; the "inner man" was refreshed;
choicest music was provided; the weather was charming
and all enjoyed themselves so well that they desire to repeat
the operation in future years.
474 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
Semi-annual Communication, held at Providence, Novem-
ber 20th, 1871.
The "work" was presented and adopted.
Eighty-second annual Communication, held at Providence,
May 20th, 1872. M. TV. Bro. Thomas A. Doyle, Grand
Master, and E. TV. Bro. Charles D. Greene, Grand Secretary.
From the address of the Grand Master we take the follow-
ing decisions :
" 1. That a dwarf in stature was eligible to Masonic
membership if he was a man possessing proper internal
qualification. That there was no required standard as to
the height or weight of candidates.
"2. That a brother was in good standing although the
Lodge had charges to him of from three to seven years'
standing, Masonic dues not being recognized in this juris-
diction.
" 3. That stewards and all officers above them being elected
officers, in case the brother chosen to fill either of these
places refuses to be installed, the vacancy must be filled by
the Master at each communication, or a dispensation may
be obtained to elect a brother to the vacant place."
M. W. Bro. Doyle retires, after seven years service as
Grand Master, and M. TV. Bro. Lloyd Morton is elected in
his place, whereupon "the M. TV. Grand Master appoints a
" committee to wait upon the E. TV. Bro. Lloyd Morton, and
" inform him that the representatives of the Craft in Grand
" Lodge assembled have chosen him to be Grand Master of
" Masons in this jurisdiction for the year ensuing, and
" request him to do the Craft the honor to accept the
<: position ; and if the R. TV. Brother complied with their
" request, to introduce him to the Grand Lodge."
The committee having performed their duty, returned to
the Grand Lodge accompanied by the Grand Master elect,
who was received with the honors due to his position, and
duly installed.
No report on correspondence.
E. TV. Bro. Edwin Baker was elected Grand Secretary.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 475
SOUTH CAEOLINA.
Annual Communication, held at Charleston, December
10th, 1872. M. W. Bro. R S. Brans, Grand Master, and
R. TV. Bro. B. Rush Campbell, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master issued ten dispensations for new
Lodges, and reports prosperity in the Order throughout the
State. We quote the following from his address, as inter-
esting :
" On the 26th of March, I received a petition for a dispen-
sation from the brethren of ' The Star in the East Lodge,'
located at St. Thomas, which petition entreated that they be
allowed to continue their work under our sanction and
authority. The cause of the application I understand to be
this: The subordinate Lodges on the Island of St. Thomas
hold their charters from the Supreme Council of France and
the Grand Lodge of Denmark. 'Tho Star in the East
Lodge,' holding its charter from the Grand Lodge of Colon,
Cuba, was refused recognition, on the ground that the said
Grand Body was not known to be in existence. The breth-
ren of the Lodge making the application for a dispensation
to continue their labors are good and true Masons, and have
acted throughout the entire affair in good faith. At first
they applied to Bro. Andrew Cassard, of JSIew York, to pro-
cure them a warrant from the Supreme Council of the
United States for the Southern jurisdiction, but he informed
them that the Supreme Council did not grant charters to
symbolic Lodges, even abroad, and advised them to apply
to the Grand Lodge of Colon, Cuba. This the}1- did, and
were put in possession of their charter. Not being recog-
nized by their sister Lodges on the Island as legitimate,
they sought relief from me.
" In regard to Spanish Lodges, it appears by our records.,
that on March 29th, 1818, a warrant of constitution was
granted by this body to La Constancia Lodge, No. 50 ; and
again, on the 31st March, 1819, one year later, a warrant
was granted in like manner for the establishment of La
Amenidad Lodge, No. 52, both in the city of Havana. In a
few 3rears these Lodges surrendered their charters and
ceased to exist, in consequence, it is said, of the political and
religious state of affairs to which they were subjected by the
Spanish Government. A warrant was afterwards granted
476 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
in the year 1859, to St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 93, for the
purpose of establishing, with two other Lodges already-
existing on the Island, a Grand Orient of Cuba. The object
having been accomplished, St. Andrew's Lodge has been
withdrawn from this jurisdiction. It is needless to say that,
under the circumstances, the prayer of the petitioners was
not granted ; but I am happy to be informed that the entire
difficulty has been settled, and we bid her success in her
labors."
A " new massive and elegant " Masonic Temple has been
completed in Charleston at a cost of some 835.000, and it
was dedicated with imposing ceremonies.
The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters show a
large amount of work performed in visits, &c. This is a
new feature with them, and we are informed that it has
worked well and smoothly.
Canada is noticed in the report on correspondence by the
Grand Secretary.
Grand officers, re-elected.
TENNESSEE. ■
Fifty-ninth annual Communication, held at Nashville
November 11 tb, 1872. E. TV. Bro. D. E. Grafton, Deputy
Grand Master, presiding ; E. TV. Bro. John Frizzell, Grand
Secretary.
The Grand Master, TV. M. Dunawajr, died on the 27th of
August, 1872, deeply mourned by the communit}r.
Four new Lodges received dispensations.
Funeral masonic rites were decided to be not a right, but a
courtesy, and this correct rule was adopted concerning
them :
" It shall be the duty of each subordinate Lodge to bury a
deceased worthy member thereof (if deemed worthy by the
Lodge) with Masonic rites, if requested t y the decedent, or
by his near relatives after his death ; in all other cases, such
Masonic honors may be granted, or withheld, as the Lodge
may deem best."
'•'Dropping from the rolls" for non-payment of dues was
considered a modern innovation and has failed to meet the
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 477
exigencies of the case, and that the offenders should be
suspended.
Suspension or expulsion was recommended for a persistent
habit of profane swearing ; and also for keeping a tippling
saloon after being requested and admonished by the Lodge
or brethren to abandon the same.
A Lodge of Sorrow was held in memory of the deceased
Grand Master, at which the usual impressive ceremonies
were performed and a eulogy delivered.
From the very able and interesting report on correspond-
ence by Bro. George S. Blackie, we take the following :
" There are not very many striking Masonic events to
illuminate our calendar of the year. The noble expression
of fraternal love displayed by precept, by example, by
friendly advice, and substantial relief in the care of our
suffering brethren of the north western States ; the continued
struggle carried on in the Dominion of Canada; the forma-
tion of the Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia ;
the success of the league cf the Grand Lodges of Germany ;
the stubborn adherence of the Grand Orient of France to
her position of hostility to the American Craft; the union of
the contending Masonic bodies in Brazil into one harmonious
brotherhood ; the recognition of the Grand Orient of Mexico
by its American neighbors; the formation of the Grand
Orient of Greece; and the decease of our own beloved and
much lamented Grand Master, and the Royal Grand Master
of Sweden, are probably all. But there has been a wonder-
ful advance made, as we have said, in light, and life, and
energy The Craft is multiplying with its past rapidity.
A glance at our carefully-compiled tables, and a comparison
of them with previous years, will readily convince us of
this"
Canada, for 1871, receives a good notice. We are indebted
to Bro. Blackie for reviews of the Grand Orients of Brazil
and Chili :
BRAZIL.
" The most important event of the year occurring in this
jurisdiction is the happy termination of all disputes existing
between the Grand Orient Benedictinos and the Grand
Orient de Lavadrio. Since the union, we have received two
numbers of the Boletim — those for June and July, 1872.
This is a sort of fusion of an official report and a Masonic
478 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
magazine. It tells us that the union of these two bodies has
been a great step gained both for Freemasonry and for the
country, and a great advance toward settling the questions
of political and religious freedom. The union of the two
bodies has given very general satisfaction at home and
abroad. The June Bulletin publishes the articles of consoli-
dation as agreed upon between the powers, and the minutes
of various sessions of the bodies, including that of the 29th
of May, 1872, at which three hundred and thirteen members
were present, and at which the officers were elected. Bro.
Albert Goodall is the chief correspondent in the United
States. He sent the commission of a Representative of the
Grand Lodge of -Mississippi. The new body is sound on the
American question, and has a resolution declaring their
^refusal to entertain relations with any Grand body which
does not respect the doctrine of American exclusive juris-
diction, and their co-operation with Louisiana in respect to
the Grand Lodge of Hamburg. The Grand Lodges of
Alabama, New Hampshire, and Nebraska also send .Repre-
sentatives. The Committee of Organization report that
they have determined that the standing Constitution shall
be discussed and determined in the Masonic year 5873, after
the Representatives of the Grand Orient shall have received
the necessary powers from their brethren. The first article
of the number contains a declaration of the task which
Masonry in Brazil has to perform, the establishment of com-
pulsory primary education, liberty of conscience, and
philanthropy. Friendly relations have been established
with the Grand Lodge of Peru, and the death of Bro. Antonio
F. Du Corta, active member of the Supreme Council and
Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, is
announced. In the July number, we find an article on the
relations of the American Grand Lodges and the Grand
Orient of France, and the hope of healing the difficulties is
expressed. The recognition by the Grand Lodge of Maine
has been received. The action of the Grand Orient de
Lavadrio in regard to France, of course, now the action of
the United Grand Orient, we insert here, it being interesting
as the only case in which a South American Grand body has
stood up for the doctrine of American sovereignty of Grand
Lodges :
" ' 1. The Grand Orient of Brazil resolves to consider as
spurious and illegitimate the so-called Supreme Council for
the free, sovereign, and independent State of Louisiana.
" ' 2. The Grand Orient resolves to protest against the
right that the Grand Orient of France has arrogated to itself
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTERAL, 58T3. 479
of preaching violent reforms, setting up itself as superior to
all the Masonic powers of the world.
"'3. The Grand Orient resolves to consider that the
Grand Orient of France has attacked unlawfully the juris-
dictional rights of the Supreme Council for the Southern
jurisdiction of the United States, recognizing an unlawful,
illegitimate, and spurious body of expelled Masons as a
lawful Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree, its peer and
equal.
"'4. The Grand Orient resolves to consider that the
Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana has been injured in
her just and lawful prerogatives by the Decree of the Grand
Orient of France.
" * 5. The Grand Orient resolves to consider that the sub-
mission of the Grand Orient of France, burning its incense
at the foot of the throne of Bourbons and Bonapartes: is a
flagrant violation of its apostleship of liberty, equality, and
fraternity.
"'6. The Grand Orient resolves to communicate to all
the Lodges of its jurisdiction that its Temples arc closed
against all Masons of the Grand Orient of France, and that
all Masons of its jurisdiction are forbidden to visit any
bodies of that jurisdiction, or to recognize as Masons any
who acknowledge the supremacy of that Grand Orient.
" ' 7. The Grand Orient resolves that this suspension of
amicable relations will continue until the Grand Orient of
France retires its Decree of 8th July, 1869, and the disposi-
tions in reference to the so-called Supreme Council for
Louisiana.
" ' 8. The Grand Orient resolves to recognize as the sole
legitimate Supreme power of the Ancient and Accepted Scot-
tish Bite in France, and for its dependencies, the Supreme
Council of the 33d Degree, installed in the year 1804, by the
Count de Grasse, under authority of the Supreme Council of
Charleston, and over which the 111. Bro. A. Creruieux pre-
sides, and of which the 111. Bro. Vicomte de la Jonquiere is
Secretary-General.
" ' 9. The Grand Orient resolves to have translated into
English, and to have printed, in order that it may be
directed to the American powers, that part of the report of
the Committee of Foreign Correspondence in reference to
the protest of the Supreme Councils of the U nited States of
America.'
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" Dr. Antonio Felix Martius has been elected Grand
Master of the united body, and Dr. Alexandrio Freire do
Amaral, Grand Secretary. A circular, of the 2d of Septem-
ber, notifies us of the election of Dr. Joaquim Saldanha
Marinho as Grand Master for the present year."
CHILI.
" Grand Lodge. — The Boletin Oficial, for 1S72, has been
received. The report of the Grand Master announces inter-
nal prosperity and good prospects ; the consecration of two
new Lodges ; large contributions by the Craft for the erec-
tion of a Masonic Temple at Valparaiso; a satisfactory
explanation of the action of the Grand Lodge of Massachu-
setts in her establishment of Lodges in the jurisdiction ; and
exchange of Representatives with the Grand Lodges of
Missouri, Brazil, and Central America. The Grand Lodge
has nine subordinates. Their strength is not given, but last
year the seven Lodges had eight hundred and seven mem-
bers. Javier Villaneuva, of Valparaiso, is Grand Master,
and Jose Maldonado, of Valparaiso, Grand Secretary. The
Grand Lodge has Representatives at the Grand Lodges of
Massachusetts, District of Columbia, France. NewYork,North
Carolina, Nova Scotia, Louisiana, Canada, New Grenada,
Brazil, Hamburg, and Missouri."
M. W. Bro. D. E. Grafton, was elected Grand Master, and
B. W. Bro. John Frizzell, re-elected Grand Secretary.
TEXAS.
We have received the proceedings of a "lodge of sorrow/'
in memory of Grand Master T. J. H. Anderson, and Past
Grand Master Win. M. Taylor, held by Holland Lodge, No. 1,
and Gray Lodge, No. 329, at Houston, on September 30th,
1871. The ceremonies are given in full, and are very
impressive.
Thirty-sixth annual Communication, held at Houston,
June 10th, 1872. B. W\ Bro. Wm. Bramlette, D. G. M. pre-
siding, and B. W. Bro. George H. Bringhurst, Grand
Secretary.
The acting Grand Master delivered an able and elaborate
address. He had issued a number of dispensations for new
Lodges, but had refused more.
From the decisions we take the following:
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" Fifth. Question : " Is there any law to prevent Lodges
having called meetings for work on the Sabbath day ? '
" The very language in which this question is expressed,
seems to indicate the answer thereto. The Great Light by
which we profess to be guided, requires us to rest on the
seventh day from our labors, and to dedicate that day to the
exclusive service of Him, whom we acknowlege and claim
as our Supreme Grand Master.
" Lodges should not have ' called meetings for work on the
Sabbath day,' except to perform those solemn rites of
depositing the remains of a deceased brother in their final
resting place. A great portion of the icork of Lodges is
typical of manual labor, and we should obey its symbolic
teachings, else Masonry becomes a mockery, and its holy
precepts ' as sounding brass or a tinkling symbol.' The
Grand Lodge has, on more than one occasion, expressed,
disapprobation of the practice of working on the Sabbath.
Would it not be well to prohibit it by edict ? * *■
" Eleventh. A suspended Mason has no masonic rights
whatever; yet he vn&y make complaint against a Mason,
and if the Lodge or officers deem the charge sufficient to
bear an action, the J. W. should pi*efer charges. The
suspended member may be a witness, but his testimony must
be sworn to, as that of others not M. M's, and it should be
carefully weighed by the Lodge.
Twelfth. If a brother is guilty of unmasonic conduct, and
he makes acknowledgments and promises reformation, and
the offence is not too heinous in its natui-e, we should deal
charitably and kindly toward him ; and redeem him if
possible. But should reformation not follow, cut him off.
There are masonic offences, however, of such nature as to
preclude leniency under any circumstances."
He thinks "negroes are not suitable material for Masonry,"
and that " the retailing of spirituous liquors is not a legiti-
mate business for a Mason."
TTtah and British Columbia were recognized.
The Grand Lodge formally consecrated Glenwood Ceme-
tery.
It was resolved "That no Lodge in this jurisdiction shall
meet, for work, on Sunday, the Christian Sabbath, except
for the purpose of burial of a Mason.
" Resolved, That membership in the Grand Lodge does not
exclude the jurisdiction of a. subordinate Lodge to try and
482 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
punish a Mason, who is otherwise subject to it, for Masonic
offences : except that officers of the Grand Lodge, during
their term of office, are not subject to discipline by a subor-
dinate Lodge.
" Resolved, That a member of a Lodge who joins in a peti-
tion for a new Lodge becomes a member of such Lodge as
soon as it is chartered and constituted, and thereby loses his
rights as a member of his former Lodge, as in case of dimit,
but subject to the payment of dues to that time, and to sus-
pension for non-payment thereof."
Canada, for 1871, receives fraternal notice in the report
on correspondence.
M. W. Bro. Wm. Bramlette was elected Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. Geo. H. Bringhurst, re-elected Grand
Secretary.
UTAH.
First annual Communication, held at the Masonic Hall in
Salt Lake City, Oct. 7th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Obed F. Strick-
land, Grand Master, and E. "W. Bro. Joseph F. Nounnan,
Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master delivered a brief address. One new
Lodge received a dispensation. The four Lodges in this
jurisdiction are reported as well officered and in a flourish-
ing condition. An application was made for a dispensation
to pass and raise an E. A. whose memory was so poor that
he could not make suitable proficiency, which was very
properly refused.
"Called off" until Nov. 12th, when a constitution and by-
laws, etc., were adopted.
The Past Grand Orator and Grand Chaplain, Rev. Norman
McLeod, delivered the annual oration. With that name, we
are sure that it must have been "well written and ably
delivered."
M. W. Bro. B. II. Bobertson (Well done, namesake!) was
elected Grand Master, and B. W. Bro. Christopher Diehl,
Grand Secretary.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 483
VERMONT.
Annual Communication, held at Burlington, January 12th,
1872. M. W. Bro. Park Davis, Grand Master, and B. W.
Bro. Henry Clark, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master refused to grant special dispensations
in any case to shorten the prescribed time. He says :
"My brethren, we should look with suspicion upon the
motives of a man who, for years, has resided in proximity to
a Lodge room, and has not decided to offer himself as a
candidate for Masonry until he is about to remove, and then,
when there is not sufficient time to comply with our regula-
tions, requests a special dispensation, as a favor to him, to
enable him to receive what he has before neglected to avail
himself of. These considerations have led me to the course
I have taken."
He believes a member has a right to withdraw from his
Lodge at any time, provided his dues are paid and he is not
under charges. Such is the law in our jurisdiction, and we
we believe it to be the correct principle, but this right is
denied in many of the States who only allow dimits on
removal from the jurisdiction, or to join another Lodge. Wo
quote with approval, part of the Grand Master's remarks on
this subject:
" My own opinion is, that it is right of any member of a
Lodge, in good standing, to request a dimit without giving
any reason therefor, and simply for the purpose of severing
his connection with the Lodge and remaining unaffiliated.
And when such request is made, it is the duty of the Lodge
to grant it. A majority vote, however, in the affirmative
upon the request is required. This, of course, implies the
power, by a failure of such vote, to deny the dimit. It being
a duty, the performance of it is with the consciences of the
members.
" Our institution is a voluntary one. All its members
come to it of ' their own free will and accord.' They assume
its duties and obligations voluntarily, and, so far as its active
duties are concerned, the performance of them continues to
be subject to their own volition. Its obligations, however,
are binding for life ; such as the duty of secresy, the necessity
of obeying the moral law, and living uprightly and acting
484 ORAND LODGE OP CANADA.
honorably, so as not to bring discredit upon our institution.
A dimit does not, to any degree, absolve them from these
obligations. Membership is an active duty ; for its perform-
ance a Mason is rewarded by the benefits and privileges of
the Lodge organization. He becomes a member voluntarily,
and assumes the duties consequent upon membership for the
purpose of its advantages. His continued performance of
these duties should be as much at his own choice as the
original assumption of them was. To attempt to compel
him to continue his membership and to thrust upon him its
benefits, against his will, could be of no advantage, either to
the Lodge or the member. Such an attempt is repugnant
to the voluntary nature of our institution.
" To take a dimit brings no disgrace upon the institution
more than attends the neglect of any of the other active
duties of Masons. If, therefore, a member choose to be
relieved from the duties of membership and forego its
advantages, he has the right so to do. If he choose to
exercise that right and become a drone in the masonic hive,
he should not be allowed to partake of its sweets. He should
be cut off from all Lodge benefits and privileges. He should
not be allowed to visit a Lodge, unless with a view to join
it, nor to join in its processions. Nor should he call upon
the Lodge for charity, or ask it to follow his remains to their
last resting place."
We also quote one of his decisions which is quite correct,
and should be widely and thoroughly made known and
acted upon :
"If a brother, through ill-will towards his Lodge, or any
of its members, declares his intentioa to injure the Lodge, or
stop its work, by black-balling candidates, he is guilty of
unmasonic conduct, and should be punished therefor."
The reports of the District Deputies show a careful super-
vision over the Lodges which are generally reported in a
healthy condition.
Canada for 1871 is fraternally noticed in the report on
correspondence.
Grand officers, re-elected.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 485
VIEGINIA.
Annual Communication, held at Bichrnond, December 9th,
1872. M. W. Bro. Eobert E. Withers, Grand Master, and
R. W. Bro. John Dove, Grand Secretary.
The Grand Master issued eleven dispensations for new
Lodges. From a number of his decisions wo take the
following :
" 12. That when a Past Master, under charges, waives his
right of trial before a commission of Past Masters, and
consents to be tried by his Lodge, all subsequent proceedings
and appeals will be governed by the same rules which apply
in the case of a Master Mason.
" 13. Tbat a Lodge under suspension cannot donate its
funds to charitable or other objects.
• " 14. That the decision of a commission appointed to settle
difficulties between brethren, should not be published in the
newspapers.
" 15. That a by-law prescribing that an office shall be
declared vacant, and a new election held, ' whenever the
incumbent shall absent himself for two consecutive meetings
of the Lodge,' is null and void, because violative of the land-
marks of the Order.
" 16. That a commission of Master Masons may legally
investigate charges against a member of another Lodge,
provided the sister Lodge and the accused both request it.
" 17. That a Lodge can elect as its Master, a Mason not at
the time a member thereof.
" 18. That a District Deputy Grand Master should not
approve an application for a dispensation to form a new
Lodge, when the establishment of said Lodge would materi-
ally interfere with the prosperity of an existing Lodge.
" 19. That publication in a newspaper does not constitute
a legal summons."
An interesting incident was the appearance in Grand
Lodge of a venerable Past Grand Master, who, in his
remarks to the brethren, said that "fifty-two years ago was
[l my first appearance in this Grand body, and I find but one
<c now left who was present on that occasion. I allude to
486 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
" my esteemed and life-long friend and brother your vener-
" able Grand Secretary."
The special committee appointed to take into considera-
tion the education of children of deceased worthy Masons,
made a report; whereupon the following resolution was
adopted :
"Resolved, That a special committee of five be appointed
to take into consideration the subject of the education of the
children of Masons, and that they report at the next annual
Communication of this Grand Lodge, and that the special
committee heretofore appointed be discharged."
"We find so many things to copy from these proceedings,
that we are forced, from want of space, to forbear all com-
ments, and have to content ourselves with simply giving
the extracts.
The committee on jurisprudence, whose report was
adopted, approve of the decisions of the Grand Master except
one, viz. :
"17. That a Lodge can elect as its Master, a Mason not
at the time a member thereof;" and
" Resolved, That the said ruling be not concurred in.
" Your committee also report adversely upon the proposal
to treat a Mason who continues non-affiliated for a longer
period than six months as a suspended Mason. As no one
can be united to a particular Lodge except of his own free
will and accord, so no Mason, against his will, should be
forced, by harsh penalties, to continue a member thereof.
"We must be careful not to overstep the bounds fixed by the
constitutions of Masonry ; and your Committee are of
opinion that the existing laws in restraint of non-afiiliation,
if faithfully executed, may prove adequate to arrest the
evil."
The committee on foreign correspondence presented the
following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted:
" This Grand Lodge, recognizing the Grand Lodge of
Canada as the supreme Masonic authority over the territory
originally assigned to her, cannot reconcile it with a proper
sense of obligation to the landmarks of Masonry, to coun-
tenance or hold intercourse with any rival power within her
limits. She has hitherto forbore to take formal action in
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 487
response to the application of the Grand Lodge of Quebec
for fraternal recognition, deeming silence sufficiently signifi-
cant ; but in view of the action of many of her sister Grand
bodies, and especially of that of the Grand Lodge of Vermont
at its recent Communication, it is proper for her to give
definite expression to her views ; therefore, it is
" Resolved, Tliat this Grand Lodge tenders to the Grand
Lodge of Canada assurances of fraternal sympathy in the
painful experiences of the past two years, and of the stead-
fast determination of this Grand body to withhold recogni-
tion of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, until the consent of the
Grand Lodge of Canada is yielded."
The report on correspondence is by Bro. B. E. Wellford,
Jr. It is an exceedingly able and comprehensive paper,
covering over one hundred and forty pages. The author
regrets the non-receipt of our proceedings.
Under the head of Louisiana we find the following :
"We regret that our tone and style should offend the
sensibility of any brother, but, as such offence implies
imputation upon us, in common justice we ought to be
advised of the particulars as to which we should make
atonement. We presume he alludes to our closing remarks.
We can, on careful re-perusal, imagine nothing else. Now,
if Brother Drummond or himself had done us the justice of
giving the paragraph, not a long one, of which they com-
plain to their readers, we should be content to let their
judgment, as to its propriety, go before the Masonic world
without one word of defence. But Brother Scot makes a
great mistake in attributing to the impulse of a moment
expressions of opinion which a just sense of moral obliga-
tion, as we construe it, coerces. If we felt occasion for
making defence before any tribunal which had the opportu-
nity of reading a full record, we would feel no necessity to
go outside of the briefs of our accusers. For if silence be
significant, when occasion suggests speech, the condemna-
tion of Quebec by all her advocates would abundantly justify
us in this particular at least. With common consent they
ignore the miserable pretext upon which the Quebec organi-
zation was based, and not one in all the host of her defenders
has been found so poor as to do it reverence, or so bold as
to give it place or consideration in the most elaborate
discussion.
The line of defence which has been adopted on behalf of
the Quebec disorganizes, is many steps in advance of what
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they contemplated. They recognized the lonely prominence
which was involved in an effort to organize a Grand Lodge
in defiance of the orders of their Masonic superiors, and
shrank from assuming the confessed attitude of rebellion.
But their defenders concede tho futility of the evasion, and
rest the defence upon the right to rebel. •* *
" Brother Scot will pardon us for supplementing his brief
and very decidedly '• somewhat imperfect statement " of our
argument. We think all our readers will recognize this as
a fair synopsis of our position :
" 1, A Grand Lodge can only be formed by the action of
subordinate Lodges.
** 2. A subordinate Lodge can do no Masonic act, except
by virtue of a charter.
" 3. That charter is granted on the condition, and accepted
on the pledge, of implicit obedience to the Grand Lodge
which granted it, and no man can become a member of the
Lodge without a solemn engagement of submission to the
Grand Lodge under which it is holden.
" 4. It follows, necessarily, that no Grand Lodge can be
legally formed by subordinate Lodges acting in defiance of
the orders of the Grand Lodge under which they are
working.
" If Bro. Scot can suggest a reply to these positions, or
an escape for the Quebec movement from the application,
we should be glad to have an opportunity of considering it.
" Louisiana, of all our sisters, ought to appreciate most
fully the necessity of recurring to first principles. She has
appealed to her sisters, and they have rallied to her side
with commendable unanimity, to protect her against the
invasion of her jurisdiction by the Grand Orient of France.
That invasion is persisted in, despite the interdict of inter-
course from almost every American Grand Lodge. Louisi-
ana asks now, in view of the failure of this remedy, that her
sisters go farther, and interdict intercourse, not only with
France, but with all other Masonic powers which consort
with her. This is the logical sequence of the steps we have
already taken.
" But it comes with an ill grace from Louisiana, at the
very moment of her intrusion into the jurisdiction of
Canada; and if Bro. Scot will pardon us for borrowing one
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5S73. 489
of his own adjectives, her partisan adoption through him of
the cause of rebels against her authority, to invoke the aid
of her sisters to protect her own jurisdiction. France vindi-
cates her. intrusion into Louisiana upon an alleged principle
which commands respect. She does not undertake to
chaperone the cause of parties who appeal from a jurisdiction
they have engaged to respect, and defend and obey. Her
correspondents, if they be clandestine, as we know them to
be, have no occasion to ask the outside Masonic world to
protect them from the penalties of broken faith, for they
are under no obligations, voluntarily assumed, to the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana. If the Grand Lodge of Louisiana be so
false to the landmarks as to deny, not merely participa-
tion in the benefits of the Order, but a hearing for their
application, to any class Masonically eligible, and the Grand
Orient of France asserts, as the basis of her own action that
she is, there may be some propriety in questioning her
claim to exclusive jurisdiction. But no such plea can be
proffered in extenuation of the offending of Louisiana. In
all Quebec no one voice has yet been raised, so far as the
record informs us, to assail the Grand Lodge of Canada for
default in the discharge of her duty as the Overseer of the
Craft. The one occasion of complaint is, that she refuses to
add to the chartered privileges she had conferred upon her
subordinates the right to form a new Grand Lodge to oust
her from a part of her recognized jurisdiction. That com-
plaint Louisiana undertakes to determine, and to determine
against Canada. * * * * *
"Now, what says Louisiana in reply to Canada? She
does net say that the Grand Lodge of Canada has been
derelict in the discharge of any portion of her masonic duty,
and she does not repudiate the purpose to thrust herself
between that Grand Lodge and her rebellious children.
" Upon the contrary, she confesses that the act complained
of was deliberately and with premeditated purpose consum-
mated, with the intent, not merely to protect from the
discipline of Canada the children of her own loins, confessed
rebels against the only authority which gave them masonic
life, but to compel Canada, upon penalty of exclusion from
the masonic household, to recognize these unrepentant rebels
with all her judicial sentences upon them, as her equals;
and upon what excuse ? Simply and solely that the Parlia-
ment of Great Britain has stricken from the geography of
the world the name of Canada, and divided her territory
between two new political organizations, one known as the
490 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Province of Quebec, and the other as the Province of Ontario.
If John Smith had been the undisputed owner, before this
legislation, of 1,000 acres of land, 500 of which, with the
homestead, are situate within the now defined territory of
Ontario, and the remaining 500 in that of Quebec, we fancy
that no intruder upon his Quebec acres could dare to ask of
any intelligent court to exclude, in his behalf, Mr. Smith's
title deeds and evidence of possession thereunder simply
because these title deeds designated his possession as situate in
the Province of Canada. It would be indeed a novel sugges-
tion in any court of justice, but how much worse if it came from
Mr. Smith's tenant, who had entered under him, and upon
ever}7- principle of common sense, and common right and
universal law, had absolutely estopped himself from calling
in question the title of his landlord.
" What is the exact effect attributed to political legislation
on masonic jurisdiction, we have never been able to under-
stand. We deny that it has any effect, and our brethren
who assert the contrary, seem to us to involve themselves
in a labyrinth of inextricable difficulties, through which,
even Avith the aid of Brother Drummond's repertory of pre-
cedents, neither he nor any of his associates have been able
to point the way of the intelligent inquirer. Brother Drum-
mond tried his hand last year in assigning a principle, but
that principle asserted the invalidity of every mission Lodge
in the world, disabled every Grand Lodge "from chartering
a subordinate Lodge, and every subordinate Lodge from
working under the charter of a Grand Lodge resident out-
side of its political territory, and by a logical necessity
involved the establishment of Grand Lodges of concurrent
jurisdiction to accommodate brethren of every shade of
sectarian opinion. Brother Drummond recoils from his own
principle, and no substitute is proffered.
" If it be conceded that the legislation of Great Britain
divested the Grand Lodge of Canada of exclusive jurisdiction
over either Quebec or Ontario, and we cannot conceive why
it should have done so over either, unless it did so over
both, it can scarcely be insisted that the Craft were thereby
involved in chaos and confusion ; for if her jurisdiction were
not exclusive, it was concurrent with all other Grand
Lodges, and over the children of her own household, it is
difficult to see how it could bo questioned. If the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana should charter a Lodge in Tamaulipas
Will not the charter be granted and accepted on condition
of obedience to her?
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 491
" Again — three Lodges are enough to form a Grand Lodge.
Suppose only three of the subordinates of Canada had united
in the Quebec movement, or that all of them had continued
firm in their loyalty, and the Grand Lodge of Maine, acting
on the idea that it was unoccupied territory, had chartered
three Lodges, and they had undertaken to- establish the
Grand Lodge of Quebec, would the political legislation of
Great Britain have made it our duty to recognize this Grand
Lodge, and subjected the twenty or thirty Canadian Lodges
to Masonic censure for refusing to obe}r the dictation of the
three. It is incumbent on the advocates of, or apologists for
Quebec to answer these questions. This is a matter of con-
science with some of us, and how it can be otherwise with
any we cannot conceive; * * * *
* * * " Brother Lrummond has been permitted to do
the thinking of all the friends of Quebec. Her recognition
has been in every instance predicated or justified upon his
reasoning, and his avowed starting point involved the seed
of all this, and of all conceivable future mischief, by assum-
ing that the conscience of the Mason could be constrained
by no law, which precedents ripened into customs had not
established.
"The principle would have been obvious enough if it
were limited in application to Grand Lodges of recognized
jurisdiction, and had conceded the authority of the Grand
Lodge, under which the subordinate was working, to pro-
nounce for her and her members what were or were not the
customs into which precedents had ripened. But, applied
as it was to a discussion of the right of that Grand Lodge to
make any such determination, it struck at the very founda-
tion of all regulated government. If we could imagine a
civil organization in which every Justice of the Peace in his
neighborhood court was free to determine for himself what
was the law, and required to determine it upon his own
judgment, by examining all the precedents from all the
courts of the United States, we might imagine a parallel to
the Masonic organization on this idea.
" Brother Drummond has taken back this idea, and we
would not revert to it if it did not underlie the whole con-
troversy which his retraxit leaves still open, and expose
the blundering into which it betrayed him and the Grand
Lodges and brethren who accepted his guidance, without
question as to the principle he adopted and avowed as the
foundation of his reasoning."
The Grand Master and Grand Secretaiy, were both
re-elected.
492 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
WASHINGTON.
Fifteenth annual Communication, held at Olympia, Sept.
19th, 1872. M. W. Bro. Granville O. Haller, Grand Master,
and B. W. Bro. Thomas M. Beed, Grand Secretaiy.
The Grand Master's address is practical in its nature, and
contains useful and sensible suggestions on non-affiliation,
jurisdiction, virtual Bast Masters, and incorporation. He
also wishes the Grand Lodge to determine the status of the
brethren in their jurisdiction who maintain Indian women
and are raising families of mixed blood.
A negro visitor applied for admission, hailing from a
Lodge in Bennsylvania "working under charter from the
First African Grand Lodge of the United States." His
application was denied, the Grand Master deciding that they
only recognized one Grand Lodge in Bennsylvania, and that
not the African.
The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were
recognized.
A committee reported "that, inasmuch as the laws ©f the
" land permit the intermarriage of the Anglo-Saxon and
" Indian, it would be presumptuous for this Grand Lodge to
u forbid Masons availing themselves of this liberty, whatever
" our individual opinion may be of their taste in doing so.
" But where Masons are living in adultery with either white
" or Indian women, thus breaking both the civil and moral
" law, your committee are of the opinion that all such are
" guilty of gross unmasonic conduct, and should be expelled
" from the Order upon due trial and conviction."
This report was, very properly, adopted.
The taxing of subordinate Lodges to provide a fund for
representative purposes, was abolished.
Grand Lodge decided not to incorporate.
They have a subordinate Lodge in Sitka, Alaska Terri-
tory (No. 1-1), which appears to have got into some difficul-
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 493
ties, and the matter was left in the hands of the Grand
Master.
The committee on jurisprudence presented a long report
on Past Masters, which was adopted. They conclude that the
11 admission of a virtual Past Master to a meeting of
" Past Masters, to prepare the Master elect of a Lodge for
" installation, is an error which should be discountenanced
" in the future." This is quite correct, but it is rather a
mild way of putting it. We should rather say, should be
strictly forbidden in the future.
Canada, for 1871, is fraternally noticed by Bro. Thomas
M. Beed, Grand Secretary, in his very able report on corres-
spondence. He continues to withhold any recommendation
for the recognition of Quebec.
Grand officers, re-elected.
WEST VIEGINIA.
Seventh aunual Communication, held at Wheeling, Nov.
14th, 1871. E. W. Bro. Robert White, Deputy Grand
Master, presiding, and E. W. Bro. T. H. Logan, Grand
Secretary.
The Grand Master had issued seven dispensations for new
Lodges.
A code for the conduct of Masonic trials was ordered to
be prepared.
The dues to Grand Lodge were reduced from one dollar
to seventy-five cents.
Canada does not appear in the report on correspondence.
M. W. .Bro. Thomas H. Logan (the former Grand
Secretary), was elected Grand Master, and E. W. Bro. Odell
S. Long was elected Grand Secretary.
WISCONSIN.
Annual Communication, held at Milwaukee, June llth,
1872. M. W. Bro. Henry L. Palmer, Grand Master, and
E- W. Bro. Wm. T. Palmer, Grand Secretary.
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The Grand Master, in his address, mentions the terrible
fires in October, 1871, in northern Wisconsin, on both sides
of Green Bay, which proved so destructive to both life and
property. The brethren contributed liberally in response
to his circular. No outside aid -was solicited, but some
§4,000 was received from different quarters, showing that
" the charity of the fraternity was co-extensive with the
Union ;" for which sympathy heartfelt thanks are returned.
The committee say that all cases of suffering or destitution
among the brethren have been relieved ; and they also
thank the ladies, who, in their impromptu sewing-circle,
" met together, and went to work, and accomplished more
" and made less fuss than any similar organization ever
" assembled."
Five new Lodges received charters.
The Grand Lecturer held eleven schools of Instruction,
which were attended by 128 out of the 165 Lodges, and a
decided improvement in work was observable.
It was ordered that no lodge-room should be used for any
purpose other than for Masonic bodies and for Masonic
purposes. With which we agree, but we can hardly endorse
the following:
" Ordered, That no Grand officer of this Grand Lodge
(including Grand Lecturer) shall hold any office or position,
as instructor, organizer, or lecturer, in any other secret
order or organization whatever, other than Masonic."
Utah and British Columbia were recognized.
A brief but exceedingly sensible (no M. A. S. there)
report on correspondence was presented by Bro. John
Turner, in which Canada appears.
The Grand officers were re-elected.
We have received the following foreign Masonic publica-
tions : Boletim do Grande Or.'. Unido do Brazil, for the months
of June, July, August and September, 1872 ; Bidletin du Grand
Orient de France, October and November, 1872 ; El Espejo
Masonico, a Spanish Masonic serial, published by Andres
Cassard, 33°, and intended for circulation in the South
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 495
American Republics ; Boletin Oficial de la Gran Lojia de
Chili, with the correspondence of that Body for the year
1872, and a report of the committee appointed on the con-
struction of the new Temple at Valparaiso, which has been
erected at a cost of nearly $80,000. The last number of the
Official Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of Brazil contains a
portrait and an interesting review of the life of M. W. Bro.
Dr. Joaquim Saldanha Marinho, the newly-elected Grand
Master of that Grand Lodge, whereby it appears that he has
filled many high offices in the State previous to his being
called to the exalted position he now occupies. The article
in question states that he has initiated many reforms in the
Craft, and has taken an active part in the abolition of
slavery and Jesuitical domination.
We have also received an appeal, signed " Thilmfocq,
" Ancien Venerable de la Logo Jerusalem Ecossaise, Ancien
" Orate ur de la Ire Section de la Grande Loge Centrale de
" France, Rite Ecossais," calling upon Freemasons generally
to use their influence in favor of amnesty in France, con-
cluding as follows :
" Show to the world how powerfully in France is public
opinion in favor of the principle of peace, and non-interven-
tion of force; in favor of the French Republic, which has
become the sine qua non of European peace."
We have also to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of
the Bulletins of the Grand Orients of France, Brazil, and
Chili — all for 1872. Brazil and Chili are noticed under the
head of Tennessee.
CONCLUSION.
We have avoided saying anything about :( Quebec," as we
think that probably too much has already been said and
written on both sides of the subject — much, it may be, that
should not have been uttered or published. But in order
not to be misunderstood, we desire to state our belief in the
position which we have not seen attempted to be contro-
verted iu any reasonable manner, and which seems to us to
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496 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
be the key-note of the whole question — that no act of a
political power can alter the jurisdiction of a Masonic Lodge.
We fear that this report is already too long, and that it
will tax the patience of our readers, if they have had the
courage to follow us thus far in our wanderings in foreign
countries. We have tried to be brief, and to compress the
proceedings as much as possible, but it is a difficult task,
and we have only to hope that our endeavors in this line
may meet with the approbation of our brethren.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
HENEY EOBEETSON,
Collingwood, Ont., July 4, 1S73. Chairman Com. on Foreign Correspondence.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment,
to meet on to-morrow (Thursday) morning at ten o'clock,
a. m.
Thursday, July 10th, A. D. 1S73.
The Grand Lodge resumed its sittings at eleven o'clock,
a. m.
PRESENT.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Grand Master,
On the Throne.
Grand Officers, Members, and Representatives.
R. W. Bro. TV. H. Frazer presented his credentials as
.Representative of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, which
were received, and our E. W. Brother was saluted with
Masonic honors, and invited by the M. W. Grand Master
to a seat on the Dais.
The Grand Secretary submitted the following circular
letter from the Grand Orient of Hungary, which was
received :
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTERAL, 5873. 497
"Orient de Pesth le 2 jour du n. mois de Van de lav.*. l.\ 000873, >
(2 Avril, 1873 E. . v.'.) J
A.'. L.\ G.\ D.\ G.\ A.'. D.\ L.\ U.\
Le Grande Orient de Hongrie, a la Grande Loge de Canada.
SAL.'. SAL.*. SAL.*.
Tr.: ch.-. et tr.'. ven.: ff.\ !
"Le 26 Novembre 1871 le Grand-Orient de Hongrie,
apres en avoir rec,u l'autorisation du Gouvernement, s'est
duement et regulierement constitue.
Le 23 Decembre 1871 le Grand-Orient de France a l'obe-
diance duquel appartenaient les Loges fondatrices du Grand-
Orient de Hongrie, a reconnu ce dernier solennellement.
Notre position ainsi legalisee suivant les lois et les usages
de la Maqonnerie nous eprouvons le desir le plus ardent
d'entrer en relation avec toutes les Grandes-puissances
maconiques du globe, et d'occuper dans cette grai de famille
universelle une place modeste, que nous tacherons de meriter
par notre zele a ce travail voue au bien de l'humanite, ainsi
que par nos sentiments fraternels que nous ne manquerona
jamais d'exercer envers tous les ff.\ des deux hemispheres.
Nous venons aVous tr.\ ch.*. et tr.'. ven.\ff.\ pour Voua
prier de bien vouloir reconaitre le Grand-Orient de Hongrie
comme pouvoir maconique independant, et de nous faire
l'honneur d'entrer en relation fraternelle avec nous.
Dans l'espoir, que notre demande sera bien acceuillie nous
prenons la liberte de Yous proposer le fr.-. Michel Kemenz,
30°, pour Votre representant et garant d'amitie aupres do
nous. Nous vous prions en meme terns de bien vouloir nous
designer un de vos ff.\ auquel nous nous empresserons de
faire parvenir sa nomination de representant et garant
d'amitie du Grand-Orient de Hongrie aupres de Vous.
Nous aimons a croire tr.-. ch.-. et tr.-. ven.-. ff.-. que vu la
simpathie dont toutes les nations ont suivi les aspirations
constantes de notre patrie vers le progres et la lumiere,
vous daignerez acceuillir favorablement notre demande.
Agreez l'expression de nos sentiments fraternels.
Le Grand Maitre,
GEORGES JOANNOYIES, 33°.
Le President du Conseil de I'Ordre,
: : THEO DO RE CSAKS Y, 32°.
: seal. : Lq Secretaire du Conseil de I'Ordre,
'■ : LADISLAS HOLLOS, 18°.
Delivre : Antoine Richter, 30°.
Addresse : ,,Au Grand Orient de Hongrie a Pesth."
498 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA..
The consideration of the report on Benevolence was
resumed, (see pages 410 to 416)
It was moved by R. W. Thomas "White, Jr., seconded
by R. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved,— That the report of the Board on Benevolence he adopted.
W. Bro. J. Hurssell gave notice that at the next Annual
Communication of Grand Lodge he will move that Sec.
S " Of Grand Lodge," Book of Constitution, be amended
as follows : That all after the words " such Lodge," on
the third line, be struck out, and the following words
inserted in lieu thereof: " the immediate Past Master to
take precedence — or, if he be absent, the Senior Past
Master of the Lodge then present shall represent such
Lodge."
TV. Bro. Joseph Hurssell also gave notice that at the
next Annual Communication he would move to amend
Sec. 2 of " Honorary Members " of private Lodges, by
adding the following words thereto : " But if an honorary
member does not attend the Lodge for a space of three
years, he may, by a two-third vote, be struck off from the
list of membership*"
In accordance with notice given,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, seconded by
R. TV. Bro. J. E. Brooke, and
Eesolved, — That the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000) be trans-
ferred from the General Funds of Grand Lodge and added to the Funds
of Benevolence.
It was moved by M. W. Bro. TV. B. Simpson, seconded
by M. TV. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Eesolved, — That the correspondence received from the Grand Orient
of Hungary be received and entered with the proceedings of Grand
Lodge, and that the M. W. Grand Master be authorized to take such
further action in the matter as he may deem prudent,
In accordance with notice given,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. B. E. Charlton, seconded
by R. TV. Bro. F. TVestlake, and
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 499
Resolved, — That the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) he annually
placed to the credit of the M. "W. Grand Master, to defray his travelling
and other official expenses, the year now closing to he included.
The consideration of the annual report of the Board of
General Purposes was again resumed. (See pages 380 to
391.)
The minute books of the Lodge of Antiquity having
been produced in Grand Lodge, and the same having
been examined in so far as they referred to the trial of
R. W. Bro. Franck, and after a prolonged discussion,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thomas White, Jr.,
seconded by M. W. Bro. W. B. Simpson :
That the annual report of the Board, as presented to Grand Lodge, he
now adopted. p
In amendment,
It was moved by R. W. Bro. John E. Harding,
seconded by R. W. Bro. F. Westlake :
That all that portion of the report of the Board of General Purposes
on Grievances and Appeals, relating to the expulsion of E. W. Bro.
J. C. Franck be struck out.
In amendment to the amendment,
It was moved by "W". Bro. 1ST. G. Bigelow, seconded by
R. "W". Bro. Daniel Spry :
That the report he referred back to the Board of General Purposes,
with instructions to report, in reference to the case of R. W. Bro. J. C.
Franck : That this Grand Lodge has an undoubted jurisdiction in the
case. That there is no sufficient proof of any Masonic offence.
A vote of Grand Lodge having been severally taken
on the amendment to the amendment and on the amend-
ment, both were declared in the negative.
A vote of Grand Lodge having been taken on the
original motion, for .the adoption of the report, it was
declared to be in the affirmative, and the report was
declared adopted.
In accordance with notice given,
500 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
It was moved by R. "W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, seconded
by V. W. Bro. F. Mudge :
That the Ontario Masonic District be sub-divided as follows : The
Counties of Ontario and Victoria, and the West Riding cf the County of
Durham, to form the Ontario District ; the Counties of Northumberland
and Peterboro, and the East Riding of the County of Durham, to form
the East Ontario District.
Upon a vote of Grand Lodge being taken, it was
declared in the negative.
The Committee on Credentials of Representatives pre-
sented the following report :
The Committee on Credentials of Representatives beg to
report that at this meeting of the Grand Lodge of Canada
there are two hundred and twenty Lodges represented —
one hundred and fifty-one by the duly qualified represent-
atives, and sixty-nine by proxy.
Tour Committee regret to report that there are a few
Lodges who still neglect to attach the seal of the Lodge to
proxies granted by them, as required by the Constitution,
and would urge upon those Lodges not in possession of seals
the necessity of at once procuring them.
All respectfully submitted.
CHARLES D. MACDONNELL,
Montreal, July 10th, 1ST3. Chairman.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thomas "White, Jr.,
seconded by R. "W. Bro. C. D. Macdonnell, and
Resolved, — That the report on Credentials be received and»adopted.
It was moved by "W. Bro. Rev. E. M. Meyers, and
seconded by M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington :
That this Grand Lodge deeply deplores the continuance of the
difficulties which so unhappily exist among the brethren of this
Dominion, which cannot fail to be injurious to our beloved order, and
discreditable to our ancient and honorable institutions ; and earnestly
hopes that the day is not far distant when a restoration of peace shall
be effected, and all masonic disputes be amicably arranged. That this
Grand Lodge will at any time hail with satisfaction and delight any
advances which may be made to it, likely to effect such a glorious
consummation, and which it can consistently accept with dignity and
honor.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 501
A brief discussion followed, many brethren expressing
themselves upon the inadvisability of any resolution upon
the Quebec difficulty being introduced at this session of
Grand Lodge.
The mover having declined to withdraw the motion, a
vote of Grand Lodge was taken, the same was declared
in the negative, and the resolution was declared lost.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refresh-
ment, to meet at 2 o'clock, p. m.
The Grand Lodge resumed its sittings at 3 o'clock, p.m.
PRESENT.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Grand Master,
On the Throne.
Grand Officers, Members and Representatives.
R. W. Bro. Thos. White, Jr., on behalf of the Board,
submitted the following report on the
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Board of General Purposes, to which was referred
the address of the M. W. Grand Master, begs to submit the
following report :
1. The Board desires to express its gratification at the
continued and increasing prosperity of the Order within
this jurisdiction.
2. With reference to the Masonic Asylum, the Board agrees
that there is much in the condition of Canada and Canadian
Masons to render advisable a different mode of applying and
distributing their benevolence from that adopted by their
brethren in England, and that among us " few would be found
" willing to accept a home which would separate them from
" their children and relatives. The successful establishment of
such an asylum, and the erection of stately buildings in
connection therewith, in which aged Masons and their wives
and widows might find the comforts of a home, would no
doubt be gratifying to Masonic pride, and might be pointed
502 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
out to the " profane " as conclusive evidence of Masonic
benevolence and zeal ; but to produce an effect on the
uninitiated is not the Mason's mission, and it may well be
questioned whether such a gratification would not be bought
too dear. The sole question for Grand Lodge is how best
to dispose of its funds available for purposes of benevolence*
and there can be no doubt that the establishment of such an
institution would be a severe tax for all time on the
resources of Grand Lodge, that its benefits would not, in
the present condition of Canada, be availed of to any very
large extent, and that little would be left, after paying the
yearly expenses of maintenance, to be distributed amongst
equally deserving out-door applicants for relief. " The
greatest good to the greatest number" should bo the object
aimed at in the distribution of our benevolence, and there
can be little doubt that the present mode of affording relief
is at the same time the most economical for the donors and
the most acceptable as well as beneficial for the large
majority of the recipients. The Board adopts the suggestion
of the M. W. Grand Master that some definite action should
be taken at the present session of Grand Lodge, and would
therefore recommend that for the present the scheme be
abandoned, and the money with its accumulated interest be
returned to the donors.
3. The Board cordially endorses the recommendation of
the M. "W". Grand Master that the rank of Past Grand Eegis-
trar be conferred on R W. Bro. "W. H. Frazer, the Bepresenta-
tive of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, and R.W. Bro. H. A.
Mackay, representative of the Grand Lodge of Michigan near
this Grand Lodge.
4. The Board regrets to learn that the friendly relations
of this Grand Lodge with the Grand Lodges of Vermont
and Illinois have been interrupted in consequence of our
exercising Masonic jurisdiction within what we conceive to
be our own territory, but which they think is not. To be
consistent, they should and probably will extend their
" Federal Constitution," and suspend further relations with
the Grand Lodges of Europe and with such of the Grand
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 503
Lodges of the United States as agree with us upon the great
question involved. However that may be, to paraphrase
the remark of Uncle Toby to the fly, " the Masonic world is
wide enough for them and us." The Board fully approves
the action of the Grand Master in the premises.
5. The Board has also to regret the withdrawal of their
representative by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and agrees
with the M. W. Grand Master that it has arisen from a
misapprehension of our action in relation to the Grand
Orient of France. This Grand Lodge has never been influ-
enced in its course by the opinions of other Grand Lodges
on the difficulties which have arisen in the Province of
Quebec, or by their recognition or non-recognition'~of our
seceding brethren there ; it has only spoken when those
opinions have resulted in action tending to coerce or control
this Grand Lodge in a matter which, in so far as its course
towards its seceding brethren is concerned, must be decided
by this Grrjnd Lodge alone.
6. The Board hails with pleasure the signs of a better
appreciation and a more accurate understanding by many
Grand Lodges of the difficulties in which we have been
placed, and looks forward to the time when we shall again
be in fraternal intercourse with all our sister Grand Lodges
of the United States.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
Pres. B. of G. P.
It was moved by K. W. Bro. Thos. White, Jr., seconded
by M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and
Resolyed,— That the report of the Board on the Grand Master's
address be received.
K. W. Bro. Thos. White, Jr., submitted the following
supplementary report on
WARRANTS.
The Board of General Purposes of Grand Lodge, having
had under consideration the petitions of sundry brethren
for Warrants of Constitution to open new Lodges, to be
504 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
named " Morrisburg " Lodge, at Morrisburg, and " Corner
Stone " Lodge, at Orillia, begs to recommend that the
prayer of the petitionei-s be not granted.
Respectfully submitted.
THOS. WHITE, Jr.,
President Board of General Purposes.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thos. "White, Jr., seconded
by M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and
Besolyed,— That the supplementay report of the Board on "Warrants be
received and adopted.
The consideration of the report of the Board on the
M. W. Grand Master's address was resumed. (See pages
500 to 503.)
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thos. "White, Jr., seconded
by M. "W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson :
That the report of the Board on the Grand Master's address be
adopted.
In amendment,
It was moved by R. "W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, seconded by
R. "W. Bro. James Bain :
That that portion of the report of the Board upon the address of the
M. W. Grand Master, referring to the Masonic Asylum, be struck out.
In amendment to the amendment,
It was moved by M. W. Bro. "W. B. Simpson, seconded
by Bro. C. A. Sippi, and
Besolved, — That the consideration of so much of the report of the
Board of General Purposes upon the address of the M. W. Grand Master,
referring to the Masonic Asylum, be postponed to the next annual Com-
munication.
The M. Grand Master having intimated his willingness
to withdraw his remarks in regard to Masonic Mutual
Benevolence Associations, as contained in his address,
It was moved by R. "W. Bro. Thos. "White, Jr., seconded
by M. "W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and
Besolted, — That all references to the Masonic Mutual Benevolent
Associations contained in the report of the D. D. G. M. for the London
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 505
District, and in the report of the Board, be struck out, and that the said
report of the Board on the M. W. Grand Master's address, as amended,
be adopted.
The M. W. Grand Master appointed the following
Brethren Scrutineers of the Ballot for Grand Officers and
members of the Board of General Purposes, viz. : R. W.
Bros. John W. Murton, Win. Mackenzie, and W. Bro.
F. J. Menet.
The ballots having been circulated, the following
brethren were declared duly elected office bearers for the
ensuing term, viz :
M.W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Simcoe, re-elected Grand Master.
R. " " Thos. White, Jr., Montreal, re-elected Deputy Grand Master.
V. " " Benj. E. Charlton, Hamilton, Grand Senior Warden.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment,
to meet at 8 o'clock, p. m.
The Grand Lodge resumed its sittings at 8.05 oclock,
p. m.
PRESENT.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Grand Master,
On the Throne,
Grand Officers, Members and Representatives.
The election of Grand Officers was resumed, with the
following result :
V. W. Bro. Fred. Mudge, Whitby, Grand Junior Warden.
" Rev. G. M. Innes, London, Grand Chaplain.
R. " " Henry Groff, Simcoe, re-elected Grand Treasurer.
V. " " John Nettleton, Collingwood, Grand Registrar.
R. " " Thos. B. Harris, Hamilton, re-elected Grand Secretary.
By an open vote of Grand Lodge,
" John L. Dixon, Toronto, Grand Tyler.
The following brethren were nominated by the repre-
sentatives of Lodges, as District Deputy Grand Masters
for their respective Districts, and approved by the M. W.
Grand Master, viz :
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V. W. Bro. T. C. Macnabb, Chatham, St. Clair District.
" " " D. B. Burch, London, London «
u « u -flr. s. Martin, Paris, Wilson «
K. " " John E. Harding, St. Mary's, Huron «
V. « « W. S. Burnett, Gait, Wellington «
" " « J. J. Mason, Hamilton, Hamilton "
R. " " Robert Kemp, Beamsville, Niagara "
" " " Henry Robertson, Collingwood, Toronto "
" " " J. B. Trayes, Port Hope, Ontario «
u a tc p_ Richardson, Napanee, Prince Edward "
K B " James Reynolds, Prescott, St. Lawrence "
« u ii -wm. Mostyn, Almonte, Ottawa "
V. " " Wm. Nivin, Montreal, Montreal, "
" « « Geo. H. Wilkinson, St. John's, Bedford "
R. " " Wm. N. Kennedy, Winnipeg, Province Manitoba.
"W". Bro. J. M. Banjrhart, gave notice that at the next
annual Communication of Grand Lodge, he will move to
amend the constitution " of Fees " last clause, by striking
out the word "Fifty" and inserting therefor the word
"Twenty-five."
"W". Bro. John S. Tennant gave notice, that at the next
annual Communication he will move, that the county of
Perth be taken from the Huron District, and added to
the Wellington District, or that a new masonic District
be formed out of the Huron or Huron and Toronto
Districts, as the same from its great extent involves more
duties than a D. D. C M. can properly attend to.
TV. Bro. John S. Tennant gave notice, that at the next
annual Communication, he will move for a committee to
reconstruct the different Districtswithin this jurisdiction,
as many of the Districts are of so great extent as to
involve greater duties than any one District Deputy
Grand Master can properly attend to.
V.W. Bro. J. Boyd gave notice, that at the next annual
Communication of Grand Lodge, he will introduce a
motion to divide the Ontario District as follows :
The counties of Ontario and Victoria, and the west
riding of Durham, to form the "West Ontario District;
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 507
the counties of Northumberland and Peterboro, and the
east riding of Durham, to form the East Ontario District.
The consideration of the Masonic Asylum Trust report
was resumed. [See pages 398 to 403.]
It was moved by M.W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, seconded
by M. W*. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Resolved,— That so much of the report of the Masonic Asylum Trust
as refers to the augmentation of their number from four to five, and the
appointment of the R. W. Brethren therein named as members of the
Trust, be now adopted.
It was moved by R. "W". Bro. H. Macpherson, seconded
by Y. W. Bro. J. F. Lash, and
Kesolved, — That the cordial thanks of this Grand Lodge are due, and
are hereby heartily tendered to the committee of management of the
Montreal city Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, for
the ample and satisfactory arrangements made for the holding of the
present Annual Communication.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. 0. D. Maedonncll, seconded
by M. "W. Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Kesolved, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the
various Railway and Steamboat Companies, for their liberality in
reducing the fares to delegates attending this Annual Communication.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, seconded by
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and
Resolved, — That a cordial vote of thanks be tendered to the com-
mittee on Credentials of representatives, for the satisfactory manner in
which they have discharged the duties devolving upon them.
It was moved by Y. W. Bro. John F. Lash, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, and
Resolved, — That the thanks of Grand Lodge be tendered to the Scru-
tineers of the ballot for the satisfactory manner in which they have
discharged their arduous duties.
R. W. Bro. T. White, Jr., on behalf of the Board of
General Purposes, snbmitted the following supplementary
report on
WARRANTS.
The Board of General Purposes recommend the granting*
of a warrant to "Temple" Lodge, at St. Catharines — all
differences having been adjusted and opposition withdrawn.
508
GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Thos. "White, Jr., seconded
by M. "W". Bro. T. D. Harington, and
Resolved, — That the supplementary report of the Board on Warrants
he received and adopted.
W. Bro. W. A. Johnson, hailing from St. John's
Lodge, 159, I. R.. a visitor to the Grand Lodge, was
introduced to the M. W. Grand Master and Grand
Officers.
The M. W. Grand Master proceeded with the installa-
tion and investiture of the new elected officers, who were
proclaimed and saluted with the customary Masonic
honors ; the following being the
GRAND OFFICERS.
M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Simcoe, Grand Master.
R. " " T. White, Jr., Montreal, Deputy " "
u tt u b. e. Charlton, Hamilton, " Senior Warden.
a u u Fred. Mudge, Whitby " Junior "
" « " Rev. G. M. Innes, London, " Chaplain.
" " " Henry Groff, Simcoe, " Treasurer.
H « " John Nettleton, Collingwood, " Registrar.
« " " Thos. Bird Harris, Hamilton, " Secretary.
" John L. Dixon, Toronto, " Tjler.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
R. W. Bro. Thos. C. Macnabh, Chatham,
London,
Paris,
St. Marys,
Gait,
Hamilton,
Beamsville,
Collingwood,
Port Hope,
Napanee,
Prescott,
Almonte,
Montreal,
St. Johns,
" ''■ « Wm. N. Kennedy, Winnipeg,
At a subsequent date the M. W. Grand Master was
pleased to notify the Grand Secretary of the folio win o-
appointments to office for the ensuing Masonic year, viz.:
D. B. Burch,
W. S. Martin,
John E. Harding,
W. S. Burnett,
J. J. Mason,
Robert Kemp,
Henry Robertson,
J. B. Trayes,
F. Richardson,
James Reynolds,
William Mostyn,
William Nivin,
G. H. Wilkinson,
St. Clair
London
Wilson
Huron
Wellington
Hamilton
Niagara
Toronto
Ontario
Prince Edward
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Montreal
Bedford
Manitoba
District.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTKEAL, 5873. 509
V. W. Bro. William Supple, Pembroke, Grand Senior Deacon.
Junior "
Superintendent of Works.
Director of Ceremonies.
Secretary.
Director of Ceremonies.
Sword Bearer.
Organist.
Pursuivant.
«
Stewards.
« " " A. D. Stevens, Dunham,
« " " James W. Digby, Brantford,
u ii n ^vV. Gordon Bigelow, Toronto,
u it <t Hngb Murray, Hamilton, Asst.
« « « John Midgley, St.Thomas, "
«• " " John Kennedy, Peterboro',
" « " St. John Hyttenranch, Paris,
" " " C. A. Sippi, London, Asst.
•' " " A. G. Muir, Grimsby,
m « « John Cavers, Gait,
" « " R. D. Booth, Bowmanville,
« « " D. McG. Malloch, Clinton,
" " " S.H.M'Kitrick, Or'ngeville
« " " Robert Douglas, Perth,
" " " G. B. Reeve, Parkhill,
a a « \$r d. Hepburn, Guelph,
« " " Ed. Allworth, Kingsville,
" " " John McLean, Montreal,
" " " A. R. Boswell, Toronto,
» " " John Hoshal, Cayuga,
« " " S. L. Bedson, Fort Garry. )
It was moved by R. W. Bro. F. "Westlake, seconded
by Y. W. J3ro. James Gibson,
That inasmuch as Great Western Lodge, No. 47, Windsor, has suffered
a loss, by fire, of all its effects, therefore be it
Resolved, — That the dues of the said Lodge to Grand Lodge, for the
year, be remitted.
A vote of Grand Lodge having been taken, it was
declared in the affirmative.
It was moved bv R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, seconded by
R. W. Bro. C. D. Macdonnell, and
Resolved, — That the amount of Grand Lodge dues of Prince Albert
Lodge, No. 183, Prince Albert, for the past year, be remitted, the said
Lodge having lost everything belonging to it by fire.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, seconded
by R. W. Bro. John E. Harding, and
Resolved, — That the amount of the Grand Lodge dues of the King
Hiram Lodge, No. 37, and the St. John's Lodge, No. 68, Ingersoll, for
the past year, be remitted, the said Lodges having suffered the loss of
their furniture by fire.
It was moved by Y. W. Bro. E. Racicot, seconded by
W. Bro. H. D. Stevens, and
Resolved, — That the dues of the Sutton Lodge,No 227, Sutton Flatts,
for the past year, be remitted, the said Lodge having lost all its furni-
ture and property by fire.
510
GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
The Scrutineers of the ballot reported that the follow-
ing-named brethren had received the largest number of
votes for members of the Board of Generel Purposes for
the ensuiDg'term, and were declared duly elected, viz. :
"W. Bro. Fred. J. Menet, St. John's Lodge, No. 75, Toronto.
B. " « W. H. Weller, St. John's « « 17, Cobourg.
« " " James Bain, St. Andrew's '•' " 16, Toronto.
" « " Dr. Kincaid, Corinthian <; « 101, Peterboro.
« " " S. B. Harman, St. Andrew's «' " 16, Toronto.
The M. "W. Grand Master was pleased to announce the
following appointments as members of the Board of
General Purposes for the ensuing term, viz. :
E. "VV. Bro. B. P. Stephens. Ionic Lodge, No.
" » '< John W. Murton, Barton " »
V. " (! W. B. White, Pembroke » "
B. " " F. Westlake, St. George's " «
" <; « A. S. Kirkpatrick, St. John's « "
« « b John E. Brooke, Wellington « u
The business of Grand Lodge being ended
closed, in glmpk Storm, at 10.45 o'clock, r. m.
ATTEST.
25, Toronto.
6, Hamilton.
128, Pembroke
42, London.
3, Kingston.
46, Chatham.
it was
Grand Secretary.
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
GRAND SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT.
R. W. Bro. Thomas B. Harris, Grand Secretary, in account
current with the Grand Lodge of Canada. Moneys received
from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1872.
NAMES OF LODGES.
— Antiquity Lodge $ 43 00
1 Prevost 2S 00
2 Niagara 60 50
3 St. John's 94 75
4 Dorchester 26 25
5 Sussex 96 00
6 Barton 102 25
7 Union 39 00
8 Kelson 15 50
9 Union 89 00
10 Norfolk 45 25
11 Moira 22 00
14 True Britons1 108 00
15 St. George's 106 50
16 St. Andrew's 39 5T)
17 St. John's 33 00
18 Prince Edward's 31 25
19 St. George's 15 00
20 St. John's 92 50
21 Zetland C3 19
22 King Solomon's 82 00
23 Richmond 114 25
24 St. Francis 54 25
25 Ionic .' 100 75
26 Ontario 56 75
27 Strict Observance 101 25
28 Mount Zion 9 50
29 United 45 00
30 Composite 31 25
31 Jerusalem : 53 00
32 Amity 50 00
33 Goderich 46 50
35 St. John's 32 00
36 Welland 28 25
37 King Hiram 35 75
39 Mount Zion 48 75
40 St. John's 107 25
41 St. George's 95 75
42 St. George's 56 75
43 King Solomon's 55 50
44 St. Thomas 38 50
45 Brant 46 25
46 Wellington .. 90 75
47 Great Western 67 25
48 Madoc 25 00
50 Consecon 37 00
51 Corinthian 0 25
53 Shefford 60 50
54 Vaughan 53 00
56 Victoria 70 00
57 Harmony 45 50
58 Doric 61 75
59 Corinthian 49 00
61 Acacia 44 00
62 St. Andrew's 37 00
63 St. John's 6 75
64 Kilwinning 135 00
65 Rehoboam 67 00
66 Durham 15 75
68 St. John's 69 00
69 Stirling 50 00
NAMES OF LODGES.
72 Alma 50 00
73 St. James 64 75
74 St. James 26 75
75 St. John's 117 50
76 Oxford 65 25
77 Faithful Brethren 29 75
78 King Hiram 13 50
79 Simcoe 38 75
SO Albion 61 S3
81 St. John's 97 25
84 Clinton 57 75
55 Rising Sun 17 00
56 Wilson 150 60
57 Markham Union 134 75
88 St. George's 72 50
90 Manito 32 25
91 Colborne 10 00
92 Cataraqui 94 25
93 Northern Light 72 19
94 St. Mark's 40 50
95 Ridont 21 00
96 Corinthian 25 75
97 Sharon 62 00
98 True Blue 36 75
99 Tuscan 27 25
100 Valley 97 75
ini Corinthian 18 00
103 Maple Leaf 35 75
104 St. John's . . 27 50
105 St. Mark's 71 50
106 Burfbrd 41 25
107 St. Paul's 41 25
108 Blenheim 28 13
109 Albion 30 72
110 Central 108 75
111 Morpeth 36 00
112 Maitland 88 00
113 Wilson 21 00
114 Hope 45 25
115 Ivv 30 00
116 Cassia - 61 75
118 Union 19 75
119 Maple Leaf. . 46 25
120 Warren 45 25
121 Doric 37 50
122 Renfrew 36 00
123 The Belleville 66 25
125 Cornwall 59 25
126 Golden Rule 2" 25
127 Franck 18 00
128 Pembroke 83 23
129 The Rising Sun 104 73
130 Yamaska 50
133 Lebanon Forest 43 25
134 Shawenegam 11 00
135 St. Clair 55 25
136 Richardson 28 50
137 Pvthagoras 37 50
139 Lebanon 71 45
140 Malahidc 48 50
141 Tudor 21 50
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 513
Grand Secket art's Account. — [Continued.']
NAMES OF LODGES.
142 Excelsior 50 00
143 Friendly Brothers 40 25
144 Tecumseh 63 50
145 J. B. Hall 6 50
146 Prince of Wales 46 75
149 Erie 33 00
150 Hastings 20 00
151 The Grand River 34 00
153 Burns 28 00
154 Irving 60 74
155 Peterborough 41 50
156 York 50 00
157 Simpson 33 50
158 Alexandra 19 50
159 Gooiwood 4 25
160 Quebec Garrison . . 7 25
161 Percy 30 00
162 Forest 18 75
163 Browne 47 97
164 Star in the East 51 00
165 Burlington 42 00
168 Merritt 29 50
169 Macnab 41 25
170 Britannia 50 25
172 Ayr 43 50
173 Victoria 49 98
174 Walsingham 20 60
176 Spartan 22 25
177 The Builders' 68 75
178 Plattsville 29 9<t
179 Bothwell 13 00
180 Speed 81 00
181 Oriental 38 50
183 Prince Albert 56 00
184 Old Light 28 50
185 Enniskillen . 45 00
186 Plantagenet 29 00
187 Royal Canadian 39 75
189 Filius Viduse 18 00
190 Belmont 20 50
192 Orillia 76 25
193 Scotland 33 24
194 Petrolia 64 75
195 The Tuscan 68 75
196 Madawaska 39 50
197 Saugeen 32 25
198 White Oak 58 75
200 St. Albans 83 25
201 Leeds 66 75
202 Mount Royal 38 75
203 Irvine 94 75
205 New Dominion 82 75
206 North Gower 10 00
207 Lancaster 52 58
209 Evergreen 42 50
210 Hawkesbury 42 00
211 Broome Lake 9 75
212 E ysian 46 25
213 Dominion 21 25
214 Craig 45 75
215 Lake 16 75
216 Harris 5S 25
217 Frederick 56 25
218 Stevenson 28 75
219 Credit 41 50
220 Zeredatha 32 50
221 Mountain 83 00
222 Marmora 21 42
NAMES OF LODGES.
223 Norwood 15 25
224 Zurich 12
226 Mount Moriab 46 SO
227 Sutton 6 75
228 Prince Arthur 56 DO
229 Ionic 85 50
230 Kerr 39 DO
231 Lodge of Fidelity 14 75
232 Cameron 26 50
233 Doric 62 75
234 Beaver 40 94
235 Aldworth 27 09
236 Manitoba 38 75
237 Vienna 27 50
238 Havelock 20 75
239 Tweed 20 45
240 Prince Rupert 71 DO
242 Macoy 35 75
243 St. George 29 SO
244 Lisgar 57 00
245 Tecumseh 76 50
246 U. of Strict Observance , . 17 25
247 Ashlar 16 73
248 Eureka 34 00
249 Caledonian 46 75
250 Thistle 53 50
253 Miuden 89 00
254 Clifton 36 25
255 Sydenham 44 25
256 Fiirran's Point 2122
257 Gait 87 79
258 Guelph 20 50
259 Springfield S3 60
261) Washington 28 50
261 Oak Branch 32 00
262 Harriston 13 75
263 Forest 33 00
264 Ohaudiere 49 50
265 Patterson 43 00
266 Northern Light 42 50
267 Parthenon 80 50
268 Verulam 47 50
269 Brougham Union 34 50
270 Cedar 90 25
271 Wellington 33 50
274 Kent 30 00
275 Pontiac 38 93
276 Teeswater 20 00
277 Seymour 59 D«
278 Mystic 38 00
279 New Hope 48 00
280 Mount Sinai 30 00
281 Thorne 32 00
282 Lome 25 00
283 Eureka 30 00
284 St. John's 30 00
U.D.Wingham 20 00
" Shuniah 20 00
" Doric 20 00
" Leamington 20 00
" Dufferin 20 00
Constitutions and P. Pro 11 60
R. W. Bro. E. C. Flint 6 0O
" " R. M. Willson 2 00
" " A. B. Petrie 2 00
Total $11,693 55
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534 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
SUSPENSIONS.— Unmasonic Conduct.
No. 35. St John's I^odge, Gayuga, Ont.
Thomas Bridger.
No. 42. Si. George's Lodge, London, Ont.
Israel B. Cornwall.
No. 61. Acacia Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
Charles C. Baird.
No. 64. Kilwinning Lodge, London, Ont.
Ebenezer Zeal.
No. 82. St. John's Lodge, Pari?, Ont.
Lewis Mans.
No. 139. Lebanon Lodge, Oshawa, Ont.
Robt, Goodchild.
No. 144. Tecumseh Lodge, Stratford, Ont.
H. C. McCoy, D. E. K. Stewart.
No. 151. The Grand River Lodge, Berlin, Ont.
John A. Mackie.
No. 162. Forest Lodge, Wroxeter, Ont.
Charles T. Scott.
No. 170. Britannia Lodge, Seafcrth, Ont.
Thomas K. Anderson.
No. 210. Haivkesbury Lodge, Llawkesbury, Ont.
Robert McFarlane.
No. 213. Dominion Lodge, Ridgeway, Ont.
John W. Lee.
No. 219. Credit Lodge, Georgetown, Out.
George Ellis.
No. 226. Mount Moriali Lodge, Montreal, Que.
John Gondie.
No. 2G8. Verulam Lodge, Bobcaygeon, Onl.
Ralph Switzer.
SUSPENSIONS— Non-payment op Dues.
No. 5. Sussex Lodge, Brockville, Ont.
R. G. Leckise, A. C. Duna, James Coleman, G. R. Griffin,
Robt. Whitehead, H. C. Jones, Henry Laishley, II. Griffin,
L. Turner.
No. 9. Union Lodge, Napanee, Ont.
James R. Spencer, A. Z. Valleau, G. D. Solmes, Rev. J. B.
Aylsworth, N. F. Perry, W. W. Davey, A. S. Bristol.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 535
No. 16. St. Andrew's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
James E. Thompson, P. K. Sanderson, James White, Alex.
Hartill, L. P. Sherwood.
No. 17. St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, Ont.
A. B. Culver.
No. 18. Prince Edicard's Lodge, Picion, Ont.
J. H. Simpson, Geo. A. Simpson, S. P. Werden.
No. 19. St. Georges Lodge, Montreal, Que.
C. Fitts, W. B. Bowie, S. S. Reed, Joseph Smith, M. W. Avery.
No* 20. St. John's Lodge, London, Ont.
H. Beltz, Thomas Evans, James "Wehster.
No. 25. Tonic Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
Lewis J. Gordon, Wm. L. Smart, TVm. H. Hughes.
No. 27.. Strict Observance Lodge, Hamilton, Ont.
R. Pike.
No. 29. United Lodge, Brighton, Ont.
J. H. Sanford, J. Butler.
No. 32. Amity Lodge, Dunnville, Ont.
James Campbell, Nicholas Hopkins.
No. 33. Goderich Lodge, Goderich, Ont.
James Lomas.
No. 37. King Hiram Lodge, Lngersoll, Ont.
W. S. King, W. Harris, D. H. Carroll, G. E. Perkins, Joseph M-
Dutton.
No. 41. St. George's Lodge, King*ville, Ont.
Alphonzo Haynes.
No. 43. King Solomoti's Lodge, Woodstock, Ont.
N. H. Bartley, W. T. T. Meggs, S. Tree, G. B. Matheson.
No. 46. Wellington Lodge, Chatham, Ont.
James Fullerton, Walter Patterson, Richard Brayne.
No. 59. Crionthian Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
James F. Wolfe.
No. 62. St. Andrew's Lodge, Caledonia, Ont.
C. D. Potts, William Little, C. Little, H. J. Ince, S. Hewitt,
John Doyle.
No. 68. St. John's Lodge, lngersoll, Ont.
J. S. Draper, J. Tune.
No. 73. St. James' Lodge, St. JIary's, Ont.
Thos Marlatt, G. H. Marlatt, Duncan Miller, Geo. Humphrey.
No. 75. St. John's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
J. Drynan, J. W. Hetherington, T. M. Pringle, D. E. Norton
J. B. Thornton.
536 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 76. Oxford Lodge, Woodstock, Ont.
H. De Blaquiere, J. H. Brown, W. Lovering, Thos. McCallum,
D. K. Perry, J. H. Schooley, James Callum.
No. 77. Faithful Brethren Lodge, Lindsay, Ont.
D. McNaughton, Wm. Margach.
No. 83. Beaver Lodge, Strathroy.
Neil Morrison, J. McYicar, James Donnelly.
No. 85. Rising Sun Lodge, Farmersville, On'..
Elisha Wiltse, Arza Wiltse, Thaddeus W. H. Leavitt.
No. 86. Wilson Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
John Pearcy, T. Robinson.
No. 87. Markham Union Lodge, Markham, Ont.
T. White, K. Armstrong, E. Burton, D. Gilchrist, W. Button.
No. 90. Manito Lodge, Collingwood, Ont.
J. Metzker, T. P. Wolfe, S. A. Briggs.
No. 91. Colborne Lodge, Colborne, Ont.
W. A. Sills, A. T. Dorland.
No. 93. Northern Light Lodge, Kincardine, Ont.
Alexander Mann, Joseph Walker.
No, 9-1. St. Mark's Lodge, Fort Stanley, Ont.
James Durdle, J. Wilson, W. Burgess, W. A. Ferns.
No. 99. Tuscan Lodge, Newmarket, Ont.
E. C. Campbell, Henry Thompson, D. L. McKenzie.
No. 103. Maple Leaf Lodge, St. Catharines, Ont.
T. B. Marshall, H. Garden, W. H. Fletcher, M. Roberts, J. Vine
W. Thomson, H. Lawe, William Smith.
No. 104. St. John's Lodge, Norwichville, Ont.
William Coker.
No. 110. Central Lodge, Prescolt, Ont.
L. V. Loomis, John Lang, Jeff. Baker, J. V. Miller, J. K. Weir,
R. C. Graves.
No. 116. Cassia Lodge, Widder, On'.
Daniel Clunas, Thomas Conlin, S. Mott.
No. 120. Warren Lodge, Fingal, Ont.
J. Thorn, James Burch.
No. 126. Golden Rule Lodge, Campbellsford, Ont.
J. W. Lindsay, G. W. Lindsay.
No. 129. The Rising Sun Lodge, Aurora, Ont.
James Workman, Alfred Graham, Samuel Harris, Jas. Gilchrist,
T. G. Ransom.
No. 131. St. Lawrence Lodge, Southampton, Ont.
Neil A. Ray, Peter McKellar, David Dick.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTERAL. 5873. 537
No. 133. Lebanon Forest Lodge, Exeter, Ont.
Robert Mills.
No. 136. Richardson Lodge, Slouffville, Ont.
W. Bertram, S. L. Freel, F. Chinn, Geo. Pringle, Jas. Brunskill.
No. 137. Pythagoras Lodge, Meaford, Ont.
Thomas Andrews, J. Casey, J. McCallum.
No. 140. Malahide Lodge, Aylmer, Ont.
Thomas Durand, K. Gregory, L. King, Oliver Cruse, J. C. Lee,
R. H. Maw.
No. 144. Tecumseh Lodge, Stratford, Ont.
Robert Monteith, Wm. Morlock, A. Kennedy, D. M. White.
No. 151. The Grand River Lodge, Berlin, Ont.
Wm. Piatt, Wm.'A, Bookers, John Haugh.
No. 162 Forest Lodge, Wroxeler, Ont.
Robert J. Sloan, John Sanderson.
No. 166. Wentworth Lodge, Stoney Creek, Ont.
James Hoose.
No. 177. The Builders Lodge, Ottawa, Out.
David Russell, Edwin H. Bernard.
No. 187. Royal Canadian Ljodge, Sweetsburg, Que.
H. W. Bunker.
No. 194. Fetrolia Lodge, Petrolic, Ont.
Thomas Clements.
No. 195. The Tuscan Lodge, London, Ont.
R. S. T. Davidson.
No. 200. St. Albau's Lodge, Mount Forest, Ont.
W. A. Proctor.
No. 203. Lrvine Lodge, Flora, Ont.
H. McLaughlin, D. Dickson. Bobert Findlay.
No. 205. New Dominicn Lodge, New Llamburg, Ont.
George Allen.
No. 218. Stevenson Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
John Walker, Arthur Hamilton.
No. 234. Beaver Lodge, Clarksburg, Ont.
Thomas Andrews.
No. 247. Ashlar Lodge, Yorkville, Ont.
R. Cruickshank, C. F. Damoreau, C. T. Hurrell, W. Hurrell
H. H. Hewith.
No. 258. Guelph Lodge, Guelph, Ont.
J. B. Thornton.
538 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
KESTORATIOXS.
No. 2. Niagara Lodge, Niagara, Ont.
Andrew Putman, T. N. Ball.
No. 7. Union Lodge, Grimsby, Ont.
Kobert Skeppard.
No. 17. St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, Ont.
Charles C. Moore.
No. 22. King Solomon's Lodge, Toronto, Ont.
Daniel Lawrence.
No. 26. Ontario Lodge, Port Hope, Ont.
W. J. Wallace.
No. 30. Composite Lodge, Whitby, Ont.
George Yule, James A. Campbell, Thomas W. Clegg
No. 34. Thistle Lodge, Amherstburgh, Ont.
Thomas H. Brush.
No. 39. Mount Zion Lodge, Brooklin, Ont.
William A. Kester.
No. 44. St. Thomas Lodge, St. Thomas, Ont.
John llowland.
No. 46. Wellington Lodge, Chatham, Ont.
Joseph Bell, Ottis Ingals.
No. 62. St. Andrew's Lodge, Caledonia, Ont.
James Saywright.
No. 78. King Hiram Lodge, Tilsonbitrg, Ont.
Jacob Glover.
No. 82. St. John's Lodge, Paris, Ont.
John D. Gillespie.
No. 84. Clinton Lodge, Clinton, Ont.
Orrin S. Doan, John Clarke.
No. 94. St. Mark's Lodge, Port Stanley, On',
John Boswick, James Edgcombe.
No. 107. St. Paul's Lodge, Lambeth, Ont.
Alexander Ferguson.
No. 113. Wilson Lodge, Water/or d, Ont. '
Edwin Lee Heath.
No. 119. Maple Leaf Lodge, Bath, Ont.
Thomas Aishton.
No. 121. Doric Lodge, Brantfoid, Ont.
Joseph Syril.
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 539
No. 122. Renfrew Lodge, Renfrew, Ont.
John Munroe.
No. 129. The Rising Sun Lodge, Aurora, Ont.
John W. Clift.
No. 131. St. Lawrence Lodge, Southampton, Ont.
Alexander E. Belcher, John McLean, Richard A. Drake.
No. 135. St. Clair Lodge, Milton, Ont.
Isaac Burkholder.
No. 148. Civil Service Lodge, Ottawa, On'.
Henry S. Garrett.
No. 153. Burns Lodge, Wyoming, Ont.
Duncan McDonald.
No. 158. Alexandra Lodge, Oil Spring*, Ont
John Cameron, Hugh Currie, John Kemp.
No. 111. Prince of Wales Lodge, lona.
John Cascadden.
No. 179. Bothwell Lodge, Bothuell, Ont.
James Saywright, Joseph Swalwell, A. M. Fleming.
No. -190. Belmont Lodge, Belmont, Ont.
J. B. Campbell.
No. 194. Petrolia Lodge, Petrolia, Ont.
H. H. Hunt.
No. 210. Hawkcsbury Lodge, Llawkesbary, Ont.
E. S. Park.
No. 242. Macoy Lodge, Escoit Front, Ont.
William Cornwall.
540
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
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Geo. II. Oliver
March 18
. . 1872
March 27
( March 18
< March 28
..1873
S T. Lamb
N ovember 21 . . .
September 23 .
} November 3
..1872
.-1873
Reuben Thoroughgood . . .
10 Norfolk
>15 St. George's
j-16 St. Andrew's ., ,.
IS Prince Edward's..
22 King Solomon's...
28 Mount Zion
J W. O Clarke
1 December 11. .
( April 20 ...
.1872
. .1873
..1873
) Aug 19
. 1872
R. McGillivery
T \V. Clegg
T. Carlisle
Rev. Alex. McKidd
\ 38 Trent
May 23
1873
1873
i December 28 .
\ August 15
July 11
..1871
1S72
..1873
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f-42 St. George's
45 Brant
46 Wellington
T. R Wes tcott
( June 28
. 1872
f Ju.ie 21
1878
1S72
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..1873
February 11...
.September 6
February 21
..1873
.1872
1S73
, 1872
62 St. Andrew's . , . ,
63 St. John's
68 St. John's
October 21
1S72
. 1873
73 St. James'
74 St. James'
77 Faithlul Brethren.
September 12
1S72
.1873
Neil McDoueull
July 9
April 2-!
January 1.. .
March 22
April 4
j July 26
November 13
July 15
1872
..1873
1872
1S73
1872
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Murdock McLeod
80 Albio.i
82 St. John's
S5 Rising Sun
John Noble Agnew
91 Colborne
Donald Macdonald
105 St. Mark's
'-10G Burford
May 12
March
June 26
j August 6
December 20
1873
. .1872
1873
1872
. 1872
Thomas McConkey
Edwin T. Bown
James B. Ronnds
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 541
E-S.
NAMES.
John K. Clare
A. R. Yule
W. S. Walter
John Marwick
B. Hazlehurst
Alfred Taylor
John Birdsell
Wra. Parney
John McCurrich
Jesse Tripp
W. J. Eoughner
Charles Austin
Walter Plummer
James McA dam
Daniel McKenzie
John B. McLennan ..
Robert Clongh
Leonard Msrdea
J. Stopellben
S. S. Finden
K. J. C. Abbott
G. H. Herrick
C. P. Bliss
B. Powell
Thos. Jacques
David Brownlee
Wm. n. Paton
Wm. Bassett
Fred. Keist
Dorset P. Beattie ....
Andrew Henderson...
J. H. Carpenter
Moses Betts
Harvey Doan
Henry Gough
J. B. Rounds
John Drummond
John L. Lick
Wm. Halstead
Joneph Cornick
Andrew Moffatt
C. E. Ostrander
Thompson Wilson
Wm. Shaw, jr
John Reid McVicar. .
Michael Moddler
Richard U. Newman.
John M. Brown
Edward T. Roberts...
John Ritchie
John A. McFarland..
J. T. Easran
Edward Utting
Richard W. Pitt
John Little
George W. Webster..
A. McL. Taws
J. W. Colwell
Samuel C. Field
Edward B. Gibson . . .
Jessie Bigelow
Jesse Tripp
Thomas Buttery
F. Chapman
M. T. Quirk
James Kelly
John Hortop
G. A. Stevenson
NO.
LODGE.
110 Central . .
112 MaitlaDd.
113 Wilson
115 Ivy
lit! Ca-sia ..
120 Warren
-121 Doric...
122 Renfrew
123 The Belleville
125 Cornwall
180 Golden Rule . .
136 Richardson . . .
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(■149 Erie
150 Hastings
155 Peterborough .
157 Simpson
158 Alexandria
168 Browne
165 Burlington. . . .
166 Wentworth .. .
168 Merrilt
176 Spartan
177 The Builders'.
178 Plattsville
-jl79 Both well.. ...
181 Oriental
185 Enniskillen . .
j-192 Orillia
195 The Tuscan . .
196 Madawaska . . .
197 Sauseen
'201 Leeds
203 Irvine
210 Hawkesbury ..
221 Mountain
226 Mount Moriah
228 Prince Arthur
230 Kerr
231 Lodge of Fidelity
240 Prince Rupert's
242 McCoy
245 Tecumseh
248 Eureka
256 Farran"s Point. .
263 Forest
265 Patterson
2C6 Northern Light.
267 Parthenon
277 Seymour
279 New Hope
2S0 Mount Sinai
DATE.
£ January 30 1873
{ April 3 1872
( JuneS 1873
| August 16 1872
"I March 17 1873
( October 1 ....1872
-' March 28.... 1873
( May 26 '•
November28 1872
February 10 1873
December 29 1872
( September 17 "
"( Januarys 1873
January 31 "
June3 "-
February 4 "
June 25 "
f January 15 1872
| June "
-i May 20 "
I August 30 "
L November 21 "
t July 19 "
") October 25 "
October 5 "
Slay 14 1873
May 19 1873
March 15 "
August 16 1S72
April 23! '.'.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'. 1873
March 24 "
May 16 "
December 20 1872
( March 7 1873
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October 2 1872
July 10 "
c January 23 1S73
I November 8 1872
October 20 "
October 12 "
November 1879
March 9 1873
( December 8 1872
April 9 1S73
( May 19 •'
February 23 "
March 18 "
August S 1S72
April 11 "
February 21 1S73
February 7 "
( March 22 •'
"I April 30 "
January 23 "
February 4 "
July 20 1872
February 10 1873
December 20. . ... .1872
May 5 1873
March 13 "
May 11 "
June 23 "
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Bro. W. M. Wilson, Simcoe, Grand Master.
" Thos. White, Jr., Montreal, Deputy Grand Master
" T. C. Macnabb, Chatham, D. D. G. M., St. Clair
District.
London
Wilson
Huron
Wellington
Hamilton
Niagara
Toronto
Ontario
Prince Edward
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Montreal
Bedford
Province Manitoba.
D. B. Burch, London,
W. S. Martin, Paris,
John E. Harding, St. Mary's,
W. S. Burnett, Gait,
J. J. Mason, Hamilton,
Eobert Kemp, Beamsville,
Henry Robertson, Collingwood,
J. B. Trayes, Port Hope,
F. Richardson, Napanee,
James Reynolds, Prescott,
Wm. Mostyn, Almonte,
Wm. Nivin, Montreal,
Geo. H. Wilkinson, St. Johns',
Wm. N. Kennedy, Winnipeg,
Benjamin E. Charlton, Hamilton, Grand Senior Warden.
Fred. Mudge, Whitby, Grand Junior Warden.
Rev. G. M. Innes, London, Grand Chaplain.
Henry Groff, Simcoe, Grand Treasurer.
John Nettleton, Collingwood, Grand Registrar.
Thos. B. Harris, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
William Supple, Pembroke, Grand Senior Deacon.
A. D. Stevens, Dunham, Grand Junior Deacon.
James W. Digby, Brantford, Grand Superintendent of Works.
N. Gordon Bigelow, Toronto, Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Hugh Murray, Hamilton, Assistant Grand Secretary.
John Midgley, St. Thomas, Asst. Grand Dir. of Ceremonies.
John Kennedy, Peterboro', Grand Sword Bearer.
St. John Hyttenrauch, Paris, Grand Organist.
C. A. Sippi, London, Assistant Grand Organist.
John L. Dixon, Toronto, Grand Tyler.
John Cavers, Gait.
R. D. Booth, Bowruanville,
D. McG. Malloch, Clinton,
S.H. M'Kitrick, Or'ngeville
Robert Douglas, Perth,
G. B. Reeve, Parkhill
W. D. Hepburn, Guelph
Ed. Allworth, Kingsville,
John McLean, Montreal,
A. R. Boswell, Toronto,
John Hoshal, Cayuga,
S. L. Bedson, Fort Garry,
}• Grand Stewards.
54:8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
B0A11D OF GENERAL PURPOSES. 1873-1.
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PRESIDENT :
Bro. Thos. White, Jr., Deputy Grand Master, Montreal, P. Q.
VICE-PRESIDENT :
Bro. Henry Maepherson, P. G. S. W., Owen Sound, Ont.
OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE— [BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE.]
Bro W M. Wilson, Grand Master, Simcoe.
« Thos. White, Jr., Deputy » " Montreal, Q.
« B E Charlton, " Senior Warden, Hamilton.
« Fred. Mudge, " Junior « Whitby.
PAST GRAND MASTERS— [BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE.]
.Bro. T. Douglas Harington, P. G. M., Ottawa.
" W. B. Simpson, P. G. M., Montreal, Q.
« A A. Stevenson, P. G. M., Montreal, Q.
« James Seymour, P. G. M., St. Catharines.
« A. Bernard, P. G. M., Montreal, Q.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Bro.Thomas C. Macnabb,
" D. B. Burch,
" W. S. Martin,
» John E. Harding,
« W.S. Burnett,
•< J. J. Mason,
« Rohert Kemp,
•< Henry Robertson,
« J. B. Trayes,
« F. Richardson,
« James Reynolds,
« William Wostyn,
« William Nivin,
" G. H. Wilkinson,
« William N. Kennedy,
Chatham,
London,
Paris,
St Mary's,
Gait,
Hamilton,
Beamsville,
Collingwood,
Port Hope,
Napanee,
Prescott,
Almonte,
Montreal,
St. Johns,
Winnipeg,
Ontario.
Quebec,
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ELECTED BY GRAND LODGE.
Bro. Henry Maepherson, P. G. S. W, Owen Sound, Ontario.
« Daniel Spry, P. G. R.,
« P. J. Brown, P. D. D. G. M.,
« Otto Klotz, P. D. D. G. M.,
« William McCabe, P. D. D. G. M.,
« Fred. J. Menet, P. M.,
Toronto,
Ingersoll,
Preston,
Toronto,
Toronto,
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION. MONTREAL 5ST3. 549
BOARD OP GENERAL PURPOSES— [CONTINUED.]
E. W. Bro.W. H. Wcller, P. D. D. G. M.,
" " " James Bain, P. G. S. W.,
" " " Dr. Kincaid, P. D. D. G. M.,
" <; " S. B. Harraan, P. D. D. G. M.,
APPOINTED BY THE GRAND MASTER.
B. W. Bro. AUan McLean, P. G. S. W.,
<: " " J. Urquhart, Jr., P. D. D. G. M.,
V. W. Bro. James Gibson, P. G. Dir. of Cir.,
E. " " C. D. Maaionnell, P. D. D. G. M.,
" " " B. P. Stephens, P. G. J. W.,
" " " John W. Murton, P. G. S. W.,
V. " " W.E. White, P. G. Steward,'
B. « " F. Westlake, P. D. D. G. M.,
" " " A. S. Kirk patrick, P. G. S. W.,
" « " John E. Brooke, P. D. D. G. M.,
Cobourg,
Toronto,
Ontario
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Peterborough, "
Toronto,
<■
STER.
Ingersoll,
Ontario.
Montreal,
Quebec.
Windsor,
Ontario.
Peterborou^
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Toronto,
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Hamilton,
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Kingston,
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Chatham,
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REPRESENTATIVES.
FROM THE GR.\ND LODGE OF CANADA.
B. W. Bro. The Eight Hon. Lord DeTably,
In the United Grand Lodge of England.
'■■ " " Jc>mes Yokes Mackey, « Ireland. '
" « ' Liodsay JJackersy, « Scotland
« " » Henry W. Turner, « New York
« « " Jaciato DeCastro, m St. Domingo
« " « Andrew Kerr Mackmley, « Nova Scotia '
" " " E.T.Crr, , Kansag
III. » Hr. Fane. DeraulaEomas, Grand Orient of Brazil.
" J. M. hamper Aug laao, « New Grenada
" Antonio M. Mollejas, « Venezuela.
" " Joas Caetano D'Almeida, •< Portugal.
" Luis GoaPi>, 33', » Mexico. '
" " Francesco DeLuca " Italy
" u A. M. Medina, « Chili.
''■ " Laurentino Ximenez, 33° « Uruguay
E. W. Bro. Geo. S. Blackie, 32°, M. D., Grand Lodge of Tennessee
« « « John V.Ellis, « New Brunswick.
" " " Samuel C. Perkins, « Pennsylvania.
" « " George Frank Gouley, « Missouri.
M. " « Henry B. Cannon, « New Jersey.
B. " " B C.Jordan, « Nebraska.
550
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
REPRESENTATIVES— [CONTINUED.]
K. W. Bro.William S. Fish,
H II
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II If
M. "
111.
Thomas W. Chubbuck,
Charles Kakn,
William H. Tuller,
W. M. Washburne,
Harvey G. Hazelrigg,
— Caubet,
a Connecticut.
.< Nevada.
« Wisconsin,
ii Georgia.
ii Ohio.
ii Indiana.
Grand Orient of France.
REPRESENTATIVES
:n the grand lodge of Canada.
E W Bro Sir John A. Macdonald, K. C. B.,
From the Grand Lodge of England.
ii ii
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Kivas Tully, "
Thomas B. Harris, "
Jas. A. Henderson, u
T". D. Harington, "
Wm. Mercer Wilson, «
Ireland.
Scotland.
Kansas.
New York.
Nova Scotia.
Grand Orient of St. Domingo.
Thomas B. Harris, fr.mthe Grand Orient of Portugal
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« A. A. Stevenson,
ii Henry Macpherson,
« A. Bernard,
ii W. B. Simpson,
« Eev. V. Clementi,
« J. K. Kerr,
" Thomas B. Harris.
" T. D. Harington,
ii E Eamsay,
« Thomas B Harris,
(: A Bernard,
" Thomas White, Jr.,
« Thomas B. Harris,
« A. A. Stevenson,
i' A. A. Stevenson,
<i W. M. Wilson,
" A. Bernard,
« E. Eamsay,
« David McLellan,
" James Seymour,
ii Thos. White, Jr.,
ii W. M. Wilson,
" Hugh A. Mackay,
« W. H. Frazer,
Brazil.
ii Uruguay.
ii New Grenada.
ii Italy.
ii Chili.
Grand Lodge of Texas.
ii Tennessee.
ii Pennsylvania.
it Nebraska.
:i Missouri.
ii New Jersey.
i: Nevada.
ii Oregon.
ii Connecticut.
ii Minnesota.
a Kentucky.
it New Brunswick.
ii Ohio.
i' Georgia.
ii Mississippi.
Grand Orient of France.
n Central America.
Grand Lodge of Michigan.
ii Wisconsin.
EIGHTEENTH ANN- COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 58T3. 551
SYNOPSIS OF THE RETURNS OF LODGES,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 21TII JUNE, 1S73.
Lodges marked thus (i) have made
no
return
s during the year
LODGE.
•WHERE HELD.
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49
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Kingston
117
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31
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Phillipsburg
14
87
10 Norfolk
R3
Belleville
111
14 True Britons'
Perth
56
15 St. George's
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1-7
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20 St. John's . . .
43
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48
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Toronto
53
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86
99!
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144
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45
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31
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Whitby
57
51
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33 Goderich
45
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35 St. John's
30 Welland
37 King Hiram
40
41
48
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40 St. John's
31
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43 King Solomon's . . .
94
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47 tGreat Western
48 Madoe
97
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58 Doric
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552
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Synopsis of t>ie Return* of Lodges for the year ending 24th June. 1873.— Continued-
LODGE.
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4
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4
5
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.. 81
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7 71 4 2 . 71 ..
.. 57
. . . 142
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77 Faithful Brethren..
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6 5
5 4
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11 10
11 12
fi 6
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.. .. 86
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■ 117
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EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 553
Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the year ending '
4th June, 187
3 _
Continued,
LODGE.
WHERE HELD.
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175 tSt. John's
51
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177 The Builders'
178 Plattsville
Ottawa
Plattsville
72
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179 Bothwell
180 Speed
Bothwell
Port Bnrwell
Prince Albert
Lucknow
York
51
181 Oriental
182 tTuscan
58
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184 Old Light
57
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41
186 Plantagenet
26
49
187 Royal Canadian
183 t Ascot
Adolphustown
1S9 Filius Viduus
190 Belmont
27
42
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191 tAshlar
192 Orillia
554
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the year ending 24th June, 187S
■—Continued,
LODGE.
WHEEE HELD.
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16
8
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2
10
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7
11
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34
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44
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Oakville
64
199 iFrelighsburg
200 St. Albans
Mount Forest
57
201 Leeds
73
203 Monnt Royal
203 Irvine
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204 tDoric
2
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205 New Dominion
207 Lancaster
208 tChateauaruav
209 \ St John's
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212 E ysian
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21
45
50
31
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Ameliasburg
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60
34
218 Stevenson
219 Credit
Georgetown
109
61
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3
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94
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227 Sntton
228 Prince Arthur
289 Ionic
Sutton Flatts, Q
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25
34
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231 L< dse of Fidelity ..
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AS
46
235 Aldworth
07
38
328 tHavelock
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340 Prince Rupert's. ,
44
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243 St. George
Montreal, Q
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246 U. of St. Observance
248 Enreka ....
32
11
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250 Thistle
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252 tThe International.
North Pembina. M..
9
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S54 Clifton
45
25C Farran's Point
Dresden ...
31
36
EIGHTEENTH ANN. COMMUNICATION, MONTREAL, 5873. 555
Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the
year ending
24th Jnne, 1873-
-
3on tinned.
LODGE.
WHERE HELD.
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c
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3
15
13
2
11
17
5
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7
4
30
28
15
14
3
10
13
i;
24
6
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32
25
17l" " €>
2
2
2
45
1
54
259 Springfield
If
5
8
9
18
6
10
31
15
1
1
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556 GRAND LODGE OP CANADA.
RECAPITULATION
OF THE RETUB3S OF LODGES FOE THE YEAR EXDIXG 21TH JUNE, 1ST
AS FAK AS HEARD Fr.031.
Lodges organized and affiliated 303
u extinct and dormant G
|* under warrants 297
" making no returns 17
" working and making returns 280
" represented in Grand Lodge 228
Initiations reported , 1,883
Passings « 1,704
Raisings « 1,562
Joinings '•' . • 384
Restorations 45
Resignations '•' 627
Rejections " 37
Deaths 135
Suspensions for non-payment of dues 182
" unniasonic conduct IS
Expulsion 1
Members in good standing 13,750
Receipts from Lodges for the fiscal year ending 31st Dec,
1872, for fees, dues, &c $11,693 55
Masonic Asylum Fund, as reported 30tk June, 1873 6,193 66
Assets of Grand Lodge, as per Grand Treasurer's statement
to 30tk June, 1873 53,518 90
EXPllSIO> BY GBAJfD LODGE,
FOE UKXASOHIC CONDUCT :
JOHN C. FRANCE,
Lodge of Antiquity, Montreal, P. Q.
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS 1S73.
Annual Comniunication, where held , , 317
" " next place of meeting 409
Accounts, Grand Secretary 512
« " Treasurer 515
Address of Grand Master on —
Introduction 335
Edict suspending friendly relations with Vermont 336
Differences with Louisiana 338
Interchange of Representatives, Wisconsin 33S
Interchange of Representatives, Michigan and Costa Rica. . 339
Official visitations, dedications, laying corner stones, &c. . . . 339
Returns of unexpended surplus of subscription to Chicago fire 341
Lodge Furniture destroyed by fire 341
Dispensations issued 342
Petitions for new lodges not granted 342
Dispensations for new lodges granted 342
Friendly relations with Illinois, interrupted 342
Finances , 313
Complaints, Plantagenet Lodge 343
Reports on Condition of Freemasonry 343
Acknowledgement of Address to H. R. Highness 344
Obituary notices 344
Petition for a Lodge at Jerusalem 34G
Reference to Masonic Asylum Trust a ....... . 347
Conclusion 348
Appendix to Address, Warrant 349
Announcement made by M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, that he had
sent back his Credentials 350
Address of Grand Master, Special Communication 308
Audit and Finance, reports on 380 392
Accounts, current paid 382
Asylum Trust, report on , 398
Appointment of Grand Officers 509
" of D. D. G. Masters 508
" members Board of General Purposes 510
Appeals and Grievances 406 385
AtRest 540
li. INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1873.
Board of General Purposes, Reports of, on —
Annual report, Audit and Finance 381
Grievances and Appeals 406 385
Benevolence 410 383
Constitution and Regulations 385
Amity Lodge, No. 32 385
Dalhousie Lodge, No. 52 386
St. John's Ledge, No. 209a 386
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 22 388
Plantagenet Lodge, No. 186 390
Lodge at Levuka, Fiji 390
Denver Lodge, No. 5, Denver 390
Grand Lodge of Nevada , 391
Semi-annual Report
Finance -.•••, > 392
Investment Grand Lodge Funds 393
On Warrants 507, 503 393
On Condition of Masonry 394
In reference to Denver Lodge, No. 5 396
Grievances and Appeals 406
Bro. Wm. Hawthorne , 406
" Charles C. Baird 406
" Isaac Bell 407
" Thos. Clark 407
" John A. Mackie , 407
" Bro. G. Smith 407
W. Bro. Logan and R. W. Bro. Barber 408
On Grand Master's Address 501
Corner Stone laid, New Masonic Hall, Hamilton 306
Credentials, Committee of, adopted 334
" M. W. Bro. T. D. Harington, returned 350
Deputy Grand Master, election of 505
District Deputy Grand Masters, nomination of 506
" " installation of 508
Deaths 540
Expulsion , 556
Finance and Audit, report on , 381 392
Grand Lodge.
Spceial Communication 305
" " opened 306
" " closed 314
Annual Communication, opened 320
" " closed 512
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1873. ili.
Gband Lodge —
Annual Communication, Officers present 317
" « " elected 505
" " " appointed 509
" " " installed 508
" " " list of 547
Grand Master's addresses 308 335
Grievances and Appeals 385 406
In Memoriam pages 540, 543, 545
Investment of Grand Lodge Funds 393
Letter read from Bro. John Sheville 380
" " Sir John A. Macdonald 404
" " H. A. Bruce, acknowledging address 404
" Official circular, formation of Grand Orient of
Hungary 497
Lodges represented, special 30 6
" annual 322
List of Grand Officers 547
" Representatives 549
" Members Board of General Purposes 548
" Subordinate Lodges 523
Minutes confirmed, Annual Communication 335
" « Special " 335
Memorial pages 540, 543, 545
Notices of Motion :
To grant to the M. W. Grand Master $500 for expenses .... 404
To transfer $3,000 to Benevolent Fund 404
For holding the next Annual Communication at St. Cath-
arinines, Belleville and London 404, 405
To amend Book of Constitution,Art. 1 " of Dep. Grand Master," 408
« « " Sec. 8 "Of Grand Lodge,".. 498
" " " Sec. 2, « Of Hon. Members," 498
«' " « "Of Fees" 50G
" ' " " By subdividing Huron Dist. 506
" " " " " Ontario " 506
To move for a committee to subdivide Masonic Districts .... 506
Present, Grand Officers 305, 317
<< " Representatives 318
" Past Grand Officers 319
" Past Masters 320
" Representatives of subordinate Lodges 322
Presentation of Credentials of Representatives —
" R. W. Bro. Thomas White, Jr., France 405
" M. W. Bro. W. M. Wilson, Central America 405
iv. INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1 87 3.
Presentation of Credentials of Representatives —
" R. W. Bro. H. A. Mackay, Michigan 405
" R. W. Bro. W. H. Frazer, Wisconsin 496
Page, title 303
Representatives, Grand Lodges 318
" Subordinate Lodges, special 30G
« " " annual 322
Reports of Committees on —
Credentials of Representatives 334, 500
D. D. G. Master, St. Clair District 416
" London i: 351
" Wilson " 353
" Huron " , 354
« Wellington « 356
« Hamilton " 359
" Niagara " 361
" Toronto " 366
« Ontario " 367
" Prince Edward " 371
" St. Lawrence " 372
" Ottawa « 374
» Montreal " 377
« Province of Manitoba 377
Report of Scrutineers of ballot of members for Board of General
Purposes 510
Report of Board of General Purposes on—
Audit and Finance, &c, annual 380
(i " semi-annual 392
Warrants 393, 503, 507
Condition of Masonry 394
Denver Loege 39S
Grievances and appeals 385, 406
Benevolence 383, 410
Constitution and Regulations 385
Grand Master's address 501
Report of Masonic Asylum Trust 398
Resolutions —
To confirm minutes, &c., annual Communication, 1872 335
To confirm minutes, special " " 335
To refer address to Board of General Purposes 356
To refer reports of D. D. G. M.s to Board of General Purposes
without their being read 380, 356
To receive annual report of Board. . . 392
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1873. V.
ReS0LUTIO2<:5 —
To receive and adopt semi-annual report 393
To receive and adopt report on warrants 394.
To receive and adopt report on Condition of Masonry 39c
To receive report in regard to Denver Lodge 397
To receive report of Asylum Trust 403
In regard to the election of Grand Officers 404
To amend B. of C, Art. 1, " of Deputy Grand Master" — lost. . 405
To amend Book of Constitution, Art. 1, " of Board of G. P.". 405
To receive report of Board on Grievances and Appeals 408
To adopt report of the Board in regard to Denver Lodge. . . 408
To adopt annual report of Board ~lo;t 408
Amendment to the adoption of report — lost . . 409
Amendment to the amendment " 409
To amend the B. of C, Art. ], "of District Deputy Grand
Ji asters " — lost 409
To determine the place for holding the next annual Commu-
nication of Grand Lodge 469
To receive report of Board on Benevolence 416
To receive and print report on Foreign Correspondence.. .. 417
To adopt report of Board on Benevolence 498
To transfer §3,006 to Fund of Benevolence 498
To leave correspondence in regard to the Grand Orient of
Hungary with the Grand Master 498
To appropriate annually $j00 for expenses of G. Master. . . . 499
To adopt annual report of the Board 499
In amendment, to strike out all that refers to the expulsion
of R. W. Bro. Franck. Lost 499
In amendment to the amendment, to refer the report back
and to amend the same. LoH 499
To sub-divide the Ontario District. Lost 500
To receive and adopt report of Committee on Credentials. . . 500
Deploring the continuance of the Quebec difficulties Lost. 500
To receive report of the Board on Grand Master's Address. . 503
To receive and adopt supplementary report on Warrants. .. 504
To adopt report of the Board on address. Lost 504
In amendment — to strike out all reference to the Masonic
Asylum. Lost 504
In amendment to the amendment, to defer the consideration
of matters in reference to Masonic Asylum 504
To adopt report, as amended 504
To adopt so much of the Asylum Trust report as refers to
the. augmentation of their number 50
That a vote of thanks be tendered to the Montreal City
Lodges 507
That a vote of thanks be given to the Railway and Steam
Boat Companies 507
That a vote of thanks be tendered to the committee on
Credentials . 507
That a vote of thanks be tendered to the scrutineers of the
ballot 507
To receive and adopt supplementary report on warrants. . . . 509
To remit fees Great Western Lodge, No. 47 509
« "Prince Albeit " "183 509
« Sutton " " 227 509
vi. index to proceedings, 1873.
Resolutions —
To remit fees King Hiram Lodge, No. 37 509
" St. John's " " 68 509
Report of Committee on Foreign Correspondence —
Introduction 418
Alabama 419
Arkansas 420
British Columbia 422
Brazil 477
California 422
Chili 480
Colorado 424
Connecticut 425
Delaware 428
District of Columbia 430
Illinois 431
Iowa 435
Kansas 438
Kentucky 438
Louisiana 440
Massachusetts 443
Michigan 449
Minnesota 451
Mississippi 453
Missouri 457
Nebraska 461
Nevada 462
New Brunswick 462
New Jersey 464
New York 467
North Carolina 468
Nova Scotia 470
Ohio 471
Oregon 471
Pennsylvania 472
Rhode Island 473
South Carolina 475
Tennessee 476
Texas 480
Utah 482
Vermont 483
Virginia 485
Washington 492
West Virginia 493
Wisconsin 495
Conclusion 495
Restorations 538
Returns of Subordinate Lodges 551
Recapitulation 556
Special Communication. 305
Scrutineers appointed 505
Suspensions U. M. C 534
" N. P. D 534
Synopsis of returns to Grand Lodge 551
Warrants, report on 393, 503, 507
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