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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
GRAND LODGE
gcient, Wpee ^ ftcc^pted Jl^asoijs
AT
SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Held at Smith's Falls on the 13th July A. L. 5885 : at Marmora
on the 15th 'July, A. L. 5885 ; and at Jarv-is
on the 1 8th June, 5886.
ALSO AT THE
Thirty-First Annual Communication
HELD AT THE TOWN OF WINDSOR.
ON THE
14th and 15th July, R, D. IBBB. R L, 5BBE.
ORDERED TO BE READ IN ALL LODGES AND PRESERVED.
SPECTATOR. PRINTING COMPANY.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS
At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, held at the Village of
Smith's Falls, County of Lanark, on Monday the 13th day
of July, A. D. 18S5, A. L. 5885.
PRESENT
R. W. Bro. AV. Rea, P. D. D. G. M., as Grand Master.
" " D. A. Ferguson, as Deputy Grand Master.
W. Johnston,
as
" Senior Warden.
G. Brown,
as
" Junior "
Rev. W. R. Dyre, as
J. Shields, as
" Chaplain.
' Treasurer.
S. Moag,
C. A. Douglas,
as
as
' Secretary.
' Senior Deacon.
D. Hogg,
as
' Junior "
S. N. Percival,
as '
' Dir. of Cer.
J. W. Crate,
T. JI. Johnston,
J. D. Wallis,
as '
as '
as '
' Asst.Di^r.ofCer.
' Organist.
' Pursuivant.
J. Bell,
A. Neilson,
as '
' Tyler.
J. G. Campbell,
G. Findlay,
W. J. Pink,
B. ^Varren,
J. A. Lindsay,
A. Foster,
' as
' Stewards.
J. McCreary,
J. Chapman,
W. Corbett,
D. McGregor,
W. Hicks,
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And three Worshipful Masters appointed to carry corn, wine
and oil ; together with a number of brethren hailing from
Ottawa, Perth, Smith's Falls and other places.
The Grand Lodge having been opened in foryn at one
o'clock p. m., R. W. Bro. Wm. Rea stated that he had been
requested by the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, to per-
form the ceremony of laying the corner stone of a new
Methodist Church to be erected in Smith's Falls.
A i)rocession was formed in accordance with the regulations
laid down in the Book of Constitution, and proceeded to the
site of the Church, when a halt was made and the ranks
opened out and faced inwards, when the acting Grand Master,
supported by the Grand Officers, passed to the corner where
the stone was to be laid, where a platform had been erected
for the Grand Officers and brethren.
As soon as all had arrived an appropriate hymn was sung,
the choir of the church leading. This was followed by Scrip-
ture lesson and prayer by W. Bro. Rev. W. R, Dyre, acting
Grand Chaplain.
The acting Grand Secretary then read the following inscrip-
tion :
gg tlie ^atiof of ^Imiflljttj ©oil,
ON THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1885,
Of the era of Freemasonry 5885, and in the forty-ninth year of the reign
of our beloved Sovereign
^xxttM Utrtovta;
His Excellency the MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE, being Governor-
General of the Dominion of Canada,
The Honorable JOHN BEVERLY ROBINSON, Lieutenant-Governor
of the Province of Ontario,
James M. Clark, Esquire, Mayor of Smith's Falls,
Hugh Murray, Esquire, Most Worshipful Grand Master,
The Rev. LeRoy Hooker, President of the Montreal Conference,
The Rev. Richard Whiting, Superintendent of District,
• The Rev. Alfred McCann, Methodist Minister of Smith's Falls,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, SMITH'S FALLS, 5885. 5
J. R. Lavell, Joseph Moorhouse, and Samuel Garrett, Esquires, Building
Committee.
S. R. Badgley, Architect, and G. M. Gilmore, Contractor.
^tft CtontPf Stont
Of this Methodist Church was laid by Right Worshipful Bro. WILLIAM
REA, ESQUIRE, Past D. D. G. M. Ottawa District,
attended and assisted by an especial Grand Lodge of Free Masons of
Canada, and various Lodges and Brethren,
whom may God prosper.
which was deposited in a glass bottle and placed in the cavity
below the stone. In this bottle was also put copies of the
Globe, Mail, Christian Guardian and Independent, and 50c.,
25c., IOC, 5c. and ic. pieces.
As soon as the bottle was deposited in the cavity by the
acting Grand Master, Miss Barnes stepped forward and in a
few well put words gracefully presented to acting Grand Master
Right Worshipful W. Rea, P. D. D. G. M., on behalf of the
trustees, a beautiful silver trowel with which to perform the
ceremony of laying the stone. On the trowel was the following
inscription :
Presented by the Methodist Church, Smith's Falls, 1885, to R. W.
Bro. Wm. Rea, P. D. D. G. M.
Right Worshipful Bro. W. Rea, P. D. D. G. M., in a few
remarks thanked the lady making the presentation.
The necessary mortar being laid, the acting Grand Master
spread it' with the trowel and said : — " I spread this cement as
an emblem of that cement of peace and good will which, I
trust, will prevail in the sacred edifice to be erected, and may
its heaven-pointed spire remind the congregation, under God's
blessing, of those mansions of bliss whence all goodness
emanates.
The upper stone was then lowered by the three regular stops,
solemn music being played, after which the Grand Junior and
Senior Wardens and the Deputy Grand Master applied the
instruments of their office to the stone, and it was ascertained
that the craftsman had done their duty.
The acting Grand Master said : — " R. W. and W. Brethren,
6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
having full confidence in your skill in our royal art, it remains
for me to finish the work." Three knocks were then given
upon the stone with the gavel. " Well made, well proved,
truly laid, true and trusty, and may this undertaking be con-
ducted and completed by the craftsmen, according to the
Grand Plan, in Peace, Harmony and Brotherly Love."
Response. — "So mote it be."
Corn, wine and oil were then placed upon the stone, the
acting Grand Master at the same time saying : — " I strew corn
upon the stone as an emblem of plenty ; I pour wine upon it
as an emblem of joy and cheerfulness ; I anoint it with oil as
an emblem of comfort and consolation. May corn, wine and
oil, and all the necessaries of life abound among men, and may
the Great Architect of the Universe, who has so kindly blessed
us in our proceedings of the day, enable those engaged in the
erection of this building to complete it ; may He protect the
workmen from accident, and long preserve the structure from
ruin or decay, that it may serve for generations yet to come
the purpose for which it is intended."
Response. — " So mote it be."
The public grand honors were given. A liberal collection
was then taken up, while the choir joined in singing an appro-
priate hymn, after which the acting Grand Master spoke as
follows :
" Men, women and children, by invitation we are assembled
here to-day to lay the corner stone of an edifice to be erected
to the glory of God, the Great Architect of the Universe.
Know all of you that we are lawful masons, true to the laws of
our country, and professing to fear God, the Creator of all
things, to honor the queen, to confer benefits upon our
brethren, and to practice universal benevolence towards all
mankind.
It is true that from time immemorial our Order has had cer-
tain secrets which are only known to members of our ancient
and honorable society, and in order to disabuse the minds of
any who may have doubts as to the basis of our faith and the
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, SMITH'S FALLS, 5885. ^
principles of our Order, I cannot do better than recite to you
those charges to which every man wishing to join our ranks
has to submit a cheeerful obedience, and a violation of which
renders him unfit to be recognized as a Mason.
CONCERNING GOD AND RELIGION.
A Mason is obliged by his tenure, to obey the moral law,
and if he rightly understand the art, he will never be a stupid
atheist nor an irreligious libertine. He, of all men, should
best understand that God seeth not as man seeth ; for man
looketh at the outward appearance, but God looketh to the
heart. A Mason is, therefore, particularly bound never to act
against the dictates of his conscience. Let a man's religion,
or mode of worship, be what it may, he is not excluded from
the Order, provided he believe in the glorious Architect of
heaven and earth, and practice the sacred duties of morality.
Masons unite with the virtuous of every persuasion in the firm
and pleasing bond of fraternal love ; they are taught to view
the errors of mankind with compassion, and to strive, by the
purity of their own conduct, to demonstrate the superior
excellence of the faith they may profess. Thus, Masonry is
the centre of union between good men and true, and the
happy means of conciliating friendship among those who
must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance.
OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATE, SUPREME AND SUBORDINAIE.
A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers wherever
he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and
conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor
to behave himself undutifuUy to inferior magistrates. He is
cheerfully to conform to every lawful authority ; to uphold, on
every occasion, the interest of the community, and zealously
promote the prosperity of his own country. Masonry has ever
flourished in times of peace, and been always injured by war,
bloodshed and confusion, so that kings and princes in every
age have been much disposed to encourage the craftsmen on
account of their peaceableness and loyalty, whereby they
practically answer the cavils of their adversaries, and promote
the honor of the fraternity. Craftsmen are bound by peculiar
8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
ties to promote peace, cultivate harmony, and live in concord
and brotherly love.
I need not say that it gives the brethren here assembled and
myself much pleasure in being permitted to take part in so
interesting a ceremony, and trust that the work thus com-
menced may be completed to the satisfaction of all concerned ;
that a gracious i)rovidence may watch over and protect from
accident all who may be employed in its construction, and
that the jxistors who may officiate here from time to time may
be blessed in their labors and eminently successful in the work
of their Master.
I sincerely ask in the words of King Solomon that the
blessing of the Most High may rest upon the pious undertak-
ing of the erection of this temple. May the great good which
has already been accomplished through the instrumentality of
that section of the Church of God to which this new building
more especially belongs, be increasingly manifested in the lives
of the members of that church, and may many be led within
these walls to resolve to forsake all evil, and enter on that path
which leads to eternal life and happiness, and at the last may
all here assembled be found fit to be placed in that temple not
made with hands eternal in the heavens.
After some remarks by the Rev. R. Wilson and the Rev. S.
Mylne, W. Bro. the Rev. W. R. Dyre, of Newboro, the acting
Grand Chaplain, delivered an eloquent address in closing the
proceedings. The choir then sang the National Anthem and
the proceedings terminated with the benediction.
At the conclusion the acting Grand Master called upon the
brethren and others present to express their loyalty to our
Most Gracious Majesty by giving three hearty cheers for the
Queen, which were heartily responded to.
The procession then formed in the same order as before and
marched back to the lodge room where Grand Lodge was
closed in form.
Subsequently, and at the invitation of the ladies of the con-
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, SMITH'S FALLS, 5885. 9
gregation, the Brethren proceeded to the drill shed, where a
bountiful luncheon had been provided, and to which ample
justice was done.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS
At an Es])ecial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, held at the Village of
Marmora, in the County of Hastings, on Wednesday the
15th day of July, A. D. 1885, A. L. 5885.
PRESENT :
R. W. Bro. Arthur McGinnis, P.D.D.G.M., as Grand Master.
Jas. Smith, P.D.D.G.M., as Deputy Grand Master.
Geo. D. Dickson, as Grand Senior Warden.
Thos. Warren,
A. F. Wood,
J no. D. Palmer,
R. " " T. F. Blackwood,
Wm. Webster,
T. C. Caskey,
Robt. Weddell,
J. Blount,
J. Tulloch,
R. Proutt,
A. W. Carscallen,
J. L. Aunger,
S. W. Flagler,
J. W. Turner,
Albert Chard,
J. F. Purdy,
F. Jones,
A. McMullen.
B. M. Wylie,
Thos. Campbell,
J. B. Christie,
Together with Past Masters and brethren from almost every
Lodge in the District, as well as from the adjoining District of
Ontario, over 370 forming the procession.
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Supt. of Works.
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Sword Bearer.
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Pursuivant.
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Organist.
Stewards.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, MARMORA, 5885. II
The Grand Lodge was opened in form at i o'clock p. m., in
the Town Hall, by R. W. Bro. Arthur McGinnis, P.D.D.G.M.,
who appeared as the representative of the M. W., the Grand
Master, by whom he had been commissioned to lay the corner
stone of a new Masonic Hall.
A procession was then duly formed and, headed by two
bands of music, proceeded to the site.
Prayer having been offered up by the Grand Chaplain, the
acting Grand Secretary read the following scroll :
In the name and by the favor of the
©rtat ^rrljitrct of gpauptt anii Cartlj,
ON THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1885, AND OF THE
MASONIC" ERA, A. L. 5885,
And in the forty-ninth year of the reign of our Most Gracious Sovereign
©uppti Hictoi'ia,
Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India, and the depen-
dencies in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia,
Dominion of Canada, etc..
His Excellency, the Right Honorable the MARQUIS OF LANS-
DOWNE, Governor-General of Canada,
The Hon. JOHN BEVERLY ROBINSON, Q. C, Lieutenant-
Governor of Ontario,
The Right Hon. SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD, Premier of Canada.
The Hon. OLIVER MOWAT, Premier of Ontario.
The Hon. MACKENZIE BOWELL, Minister of Customs, Member
of the House of Commons for the N. R. of the
County of Hastings.
A. F, Wood, Esq., Member of the Local Legislature for the North
Riding of Hastings.
Samuel T. Wilmot, Esq., Warden of the County of Hastings.
A. W. Carscallen, Esq., Reeve of Marmora and Lake.
Most Worshipful Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Master of Canada.
Right " " Henry Robertson, Deputy Grand Master.
" " " R. L. Patterson, Grand S. Warden.
'« " " Wm. Forbes, Grand J. Warden.
" " " Rev. H. W. Davies, Grand Chaplain.
" " " E. Mitchell, Grand Treasurer.
" " " John Satchell, Grand Registrar.
" " " J. J. Mason, Grand Secretary.
Worshipful Bro. Thos. Warren, Master of Marmora Lodge of A. F. and
A. M., No. 222, G. R. C.
Bro. John Hamilton, Senior Warden.
" A. W. Carscallen, Junior Warden.
" Walter Craske, Secretary.
' " John Stanley, Treasurer.
George Loncks, Esq., Builder.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
CTliio Cronicv Stone
Of the Masonic Hall, Marmora, was laid by
Right Worshipful BRO. ARTHUR McGINNIS, Past District Deputy-
Grand Master of Prince Edward District, on behalf of the
Most Worshipful Grand Master,
assisted by
The Grand Lodge and a large concourse of the Brethren, with the usual
ceremonies and usages of the Order.
Which may the G. A. O. T. U. ever protect and prosper.
A box containing the scroll, a copy of the Constitution,
copies each of the Mail, Globe, Intelligencer, North Hastings
Review, Netvs Argus, Trenton Advocate, Craftsman, and coins
of the denominations of 50c., 25c., loc, 5c. and ic. pieces was
then deposited in the cavity of the stone.
A handsome trowel, suitably inscribed, was then presented
to the acting Grand Master by W. Bro. Bowen, an old resident
of Marmoro, and over 50 years a Mason.
The acting Grand Master, having made a suitable reply,
proceeded with the ceremony in due and ancient form.
The grand honors having been given, the procession
reformed and marched back to the hall, when, after the acting
Grand Master had addressed the brethren, the Lodge was
closed mforfn at 2.30 p.m.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS
At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, held at the Village of
Jarvis on Friday the i8th of June, A.D. 1886. A.L. 5886.
PRESENT :
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Master.
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C. R. Smith,
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R. A. Hutchison,
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Together with Masters, Past Masters and brethren hailing
from the following and other Lodges, namely : — Barton, No. 6,
Hamilton; Norfolk, No. lo, Simcoe ; Strict Observance, No.
27, Hamilton; St. John's, No. 35, Cayuga; St. John's, No.
40, Hamilton; Harmony, No. 57, Binbrook ; Acacia, No.
61, Hamilton; St. Andrew's, No. 62, Caledonia; Wilson, No.
113, Waterford ; Erie, No. 149, Port Dover; Enniskillen, No.
185, York; Scotland, No. 193, Scotland; Hiram, No. 319,
Cheapside ; Temple, No. 324, Hamilton ; King Solomon's,
No. 329, Jarvis ; Vittoria, No. 359, Vittoria ; and Doric, No.
382, Hamilton.
The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form in the Masonic
Hall, at half past two o'clock, afternoon, by the Most Worship-
ful, the Grand Master, who stated that the Communication had
been called for the purpose of assisting him in laying the cor
ner stone of a Presbyterian Church in the Village of Jarvis.
The brethren then marched in procession, headed by the Villa
Nova Cornet Band, to the site of the proposed Church, and
the front of the procession having reached the place, a halt
was made, and the ranks opened and faced inwards, when the
Grand Master, supported by the Grand Officers, passed
through to the Northeast corner, where a platform had been
erected for their convenience.
Prayer having been offered by the acting Grand Chaplain,
the Grand Secretary read the following scroll :
In the name and by the favor of
Jllmtflljtij (Bod,
ON THE i8th DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1886 ; ERA OF
MASONRY, 5886,
And in the forty-ninth year of the reign of our Most Gracious Sovereign
iltctoria.
By the Grace of God Empress of India and Queen of Great Britain and
Ireland and of the Dominion of Canada.
His Excellency the Most Honorable the MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE
being Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada, and
The Honorable JOHN BEVERLEY ROBINSON, Lieutenant-Governor
of the Province of Ontario.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, JARVIS, 5886. 1 5
The Right Honorable Sir JOHN ALEXANDER MACDONALD,
Premier of Canada.
The Honorable OLIVER MOWAT, Premier of Ontario.
J. Baxter, Esq., M.P., Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province
of Ontario for the County of Haldimand.
Robt. Walbrooke, Esq., Reeve of the Township of Walpole.
Rev. John "Wells, M. A., Minister.
Messrs. Joseph Abraham, Neil McNeil, William Parker, John Horn,
Samuel Hunter and James Williamson, Elders.
Messrs. Neil McNeil, James Williamson, James Collins, John Mitchell,
John Stadder, Stephen Allen, James Noble, C. G. Allen,
John McCarter, and Robert Jeffrey, Managers.
Messrs. Bryce Allen (Chairman), James Noble (Sec.-Treas.), Neil
McNeil, Robert Haslett, and James Williamson, Building Committee.
e:iito (Eortier Stone of ^nox ^Ijuvtlj,
Jarvis, was laid by M. W. Bro. HUGH MURRAY, Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada.
Assisted by the Grand Officers and a large concourse of Brethren, in
accordance with the ceremonies and usages of the Order.
Whom may Almighty God ever protect and prosper.
The Grand Secretary then announced that in the glass
bottle to be deposited in the cavity in the stone, were placed
the scroll, a copy of the Presbyterian Record, the Presbyterian,
the Daily Mail, the Daily Globe, the Hamilton Spectator, the
Hamilton Times, the Jarvis Record, printed proceedings of the
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Canada, and the By-Laws of
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 329, Jarvis, and Canadian coins
of the denominations of 50c., 25c., loc, 5c. and ic. pieces.
The M. W. the Grand Master then spoke as follows :
" Men, women and children assembled here to behold the
ceremony, know all of you that we are lawful Masons, true to
the laws of our country and professing to fear God, who is the
great architect of the universe, to honor the Queen, to confer
benefits upon our Brethren, to assist in the erection of build-
ings, and to practice universal benevolence towards all man-
kind. We know that our ancient order is founded upon the
purest principles of piety and virtue, and that it inculcates the
steady carrying out of those golden precepts " Do unto others
as you would they should do unto you," and " Thou shalt love
1 6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
thy neighbor as thyself," and that it also teaches and calls upon
its members to practice that chaiity of tongue as well as of
heart, that would rather veil than blazen the errors of others —
that charity which, as our first great light, the Bible, declares,
" Thinketh no evil and never faileth," — charity, not only in its
functions in which it is ot the heart, in the practice of benevo-
lence in giving assistance to needy yet worthy brethren, to
widows and to orphans, but in the practice of tolerance and
forbearance, in the promotion of good, a moral and a liberal
education, and in the advancement of arts and science. We
have amongst us, concealed from the eyes of all other men,
secrets which may not be revealed and w^hich no man has ever
discovered, but those secrets are lawful and honorable, and are
placed in custody of Masons. We alone have the keeping of
them to the end of time. Every human association has secrets
— yea, even private families and individuals, and these secrets
they are equally careful in concealing. We admit into our
Order only such as are reported to be good men and true, yet
without distinction of creed, of color, or of country, of a lawful
age, good morals and sound judgment. We meet upon a
level, and are constantly instructed to square our conduct by
the principles of morality and virtue. Men of every class and
rank of life are enrolled as members of our ancient and
honorable fraternity — even monarchs, the most powerful and
enlightened, have in all ages been active promoters of our art,
and have not thought it derogatory to their dignity to join our
assemblies and participate in our mysteries. Yet, notwith-
standing all our precautions, we cannot gainsay that
occasionally bad men creep into our fold, which is an additional
proof that perfection in any human institution is not attainable.
The lapse of time, the ruthless hand of ignorance, and the
devastations of wars have laid waste and destroyed many valu-
able monuments of antiquity, in which the utmost exertions of
human genius have been employed ; even the temple of
Solomon, so spacious and so magnificent and constructed by
so many celebrated artists, escaped not the unsparing ravages
of barbarous force. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, has still
survived ; the attentive ear receives the sound from the instruc-
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, JARVIS, 5886. 1 7
tive tongue, and the sacred mysteries of Freemasonry are
safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. Tools and
implements of architecture and symbolic emblems most expres-
sive, are selected by the fraternity to imprint upon the mind
solemn and serious truths, and thus through successive ages
are transmitted, pure and unimpaired, the excellent tenets of
our institution. Unless our Craft were good, and our calling
honorable, we should not have existed for so many centuries,
nor should we see to-day as in all times past, so many distin-
guished and illustrious brethren throughout the civilized world,
sanctioning our proceedings, and contributing to our prosperity.
To operative masons the corner or foundation stone of every
building is of primary importance, and as Freemasons, we call
the attention of every newly made brother to its symbolic
significance, and tell him that in his admittance he figuratively
represents that stone, and that he should on the foundation then
and there laid, raise a superstructure perfect in all its parts,
honorable to our ancient institution and creditable to himself.
Following the example of our illustrious predecessors, we have
assembled here to-day, at your request, to lay the foundation
stone of this Church in accordance with the rites of our
fraternity.
Bro. Bryce Allen, on behalf of the Building Committee, then
presented the Grand Master with a silver trowel, which bore
the following inscription :
Presented to M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, G. M. Grand Lodge A. F. &
A. M. of Canada, by the Building Committee of Knox Church,
Jarvis, Ont., on his laying the corner stone of the above Church, June
1 8th, 1886.
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master having graciously
acknowledged and accepted the gift, the cement was spread
and the upper stone lowered, with three halts, at which inter-
vals the band played bars of the National Anthem.
When it had been guided into its proper place, the principal
Grand Officers applied the plumb-rule, level and square, and
having reported that the stone was just, true and properly laid,
the Grand Master struck the stone three times with the gavel
and said : " Well made, truly laid, true and trusty. May this
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
undertaking be conducted and comj^leted by the craftsmen
according to the grand plan, in peace, harmony and brotherly
love."
The stone was then strewn with corn, moistened with wine
and anointed with oil, and as he performed these ceremonies
the Grand Master said : " I strew corn upon the stone as an
emblem of plenty ; I pour wine upon it as an emblem of
cheerfulness, and I annoint it with oil as an emblem of comfort
and consolation. May corn, wine and oil, and all the neces-
saries of life, abound among men, and may the blessings of the
Supreme Architect of the Universe be upon this edifice and all
connected with it."
The contractors were then entrusted with the tools and plans,
with which to complete the building.
At the request of the M. W. the Grand Master, addresses
were delivered by R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, Grand Secretary,
and W. Bro. the Rev. John Wells, M. A.
The procession then re-formed, and the brethren returned
to the hall, and after the Grand Master had expressed his
gratification at the successful nature of the day's proceedings,
the Grand Lodge was closed in ainple form.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS
At the Thirty-First Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada,
held in the Essex Music Hall, in the Town of Windsor,
commencing on Wednesday the 14th day of July, A. D.
1886, A. L. 5886.
PRESENT :
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Master on the Throne.
R.
" Henry Robertson, Deputy Grand Master.
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' R. L. Patterson, Grand Senior Warden.
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' Wm. Forbes, '
' Junior Warden.
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' Rev. Evans Davis, as '
' Chaplain.
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' E. Mitchell,
' Treasurer.
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' J. B. Nixon, as '
' Registrar.
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' J. J. Mason, '
' Secretary.
V.
' George Tait, '
' Senior Deacon.
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' C. G. McDermott,
' Junior Deacon.
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' J. A. Campbell,
' Supt. of Works.
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' Joseph Hook, '
' Dir. of Ceremonies.
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' B. J. Morgan, Asst. '
' Secretary.
R.
' W. C. Wilkinson, as Asst. '
' Dir. of Ceremonies.
V.
' J. D. Allan,
' Sword Bearer.
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' W. J. Simpson, '
' Organist.
R.
' E. T. Malone, as Asst. '
' Organist.
V.
' S. G. Fairtlough,
' Pursuivant.
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' G. G. Rowe, \
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' J. M. Moran,
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' W. H. Watson,
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' A. Borngasser, > '
' Stewards.
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' Wm. Kerns,
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' W. Carey, as
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' W. L. P. Eager, as J
' Thos. Vesey, as '
Tyler.
20 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
R. VV. Bro. John Sinclair, St. Clair District.
" " " John Simpson, London "
" " " J. C. Hegler, Wilson
" " " D. S. Rupert, Huron
" " " Adam Cranston, Wellington "
" " " Donald McPhie, Hamilton "
" " " T. L. M. Tipton, Niagara "
" " " J. H.Widdifield,M.D., Toronto
" " " Robert King, Georgian
" " " Henry Turner, M.D., Ontario
" " " Robt. Longmore, P. Edward "
" " " C. R. Church, M.D., Ottawa
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
M. W. Bro. J. A Henderson, Q. C, Representative of the
Grand Lodges of New Hampshire and New
York.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Kentucky, Greece and New South
Wales.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Washington Territory, and Grand Orient of
St. Domingo.
M, W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Connecticut and Minnesota.
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Prince Edward Island.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of the District of Columbia.
R. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of California.
R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Delaware.
R. W. Bro. David McLellan, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Georgia and Illinois.
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R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Maryland, and the Grand Orient of
Uruguay.
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of North CaroHna.
R. W. Bro. T. C. Macnabb, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of South Carohna.
R. W. Bro. J. E. Harding, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of West Virginia.
R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, Representative of the Grand Lodges
of Florida, Iowa and Kansas.
R. W. Bro. E. H. D. Hall, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Indian Territory.
R. W. Bro. John Creasor, Q. C., Representative of the Grand
Lodge of British Columbia.
R. W. Rro. R. Hendry, jr., Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Arizona.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Colorado.
R. W. Bro. Thomas Sargant, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Wisconsin.
R. W. Bro, J. G. Burns, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Dakota.
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Representative of the
Grand Lodge of Peru.
R. W. Bro. L. G. Jarvis, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Ohio.
R. W. Bro. Robt. McKay, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Quebec.
V. W. Bro. C. W. Brown, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Nebraska.
22 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PAST GRAND OEFICERS.
M. W. Bro. J. A. Henderson, Q. C, P. G. M,
" " " A. A. Stevenson, "
" " " Daniel Spry,
" " " Otto Klotz,
R. " " E. Alhvorth, P. D. D. G. M.
" " " J. G. Burns,
" " " J. E. Brooke, "
" " " J. Creasor, Q. C,
" " " J. W. Coy, «
•' " "J. M. Dunn, "
" '* " L. H. Henderson,
" " " R. B. Hungerford, «
" " " J. E. Harding, «
" " " Robt. Hendry, "
" " " E. H. D. Hall, "
" " " G. W. Hohvell, "
" " " A. Jamieson, "
" " " L. G. Jarvis,
" " " W. Kennedy, '•
" " " J. S. Loomis,
" " " F. J. Menet,
"• " " W. F. Miller, "
" " " Geo. Masson,
" " " Wm. Milner, «
" " " D. H. Martyn, " .
•' " " A. McGinnis, "
" " " Robt. McKay, "
" " " W. D. McGloghlon,
" " " J. B. Nixon,
" " " H. B. F. Odell,
" " " John Parry, «
" " " Donald Ross,
" " " R. Radcliffe, "
" " " W. G. Reid,
" " " Wm. Rea,
" " " Gavin Stewart,
" " " Thos. Sargant, ^
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
R. W. Bro. John Scoon,
" " " J. B. Trayes,
" " " Isaac Toms,
" " " R. T. Walkem, Q. C,
» " " I. P. Willson,
« " " Henry Macpherson,
a " " David McLellan,
" " " Allan McLean,
« " " E. Plant,
« " '< J. Ross Robertson,
« " " G. R. Vanzant,
" " " J. S. Dewar,
« " " W. A. Green,
u u " Rev. G. Chrystal,
" " " Evans Davis,
" " " R. L. Gunn,
'< " " E. H. Long,
" " " F. C. Martin,
«' '« " E. T. Malone,
(I (c «< "w. C. Wilkinson,
V. " " J. H. Knifton,
» " " C. E. Klotz,
«' " " H. Bickford,
« " *' A. Patterson,
«» •' «' J. P. Thomas,
(( It «« J. M. Clement,
" " " W. R. Howse,
u (( « (3 w. Brown,
«« " " E. E. Kitchen,
<• " " J. B. Bishop,
.« " " Thos. Brock,
" •' «< W. Carey,
«< " " A. Chard,
" <' " W. L. P. Eager,
<' " " S. W. Flagler,
«' « " J. F. H. Gunn,
" " •' Ogden Hinch,
«' " " Henry Jennings,
WINDSOR, 5886. 23
p. D. D. G. M.
P. G. S. W.
P. G. J. W.
P. G. Chaplain,
P. G. R.
P. G. S. D.
P. G. D. of C.
P. Ass't G. Sec'y.
P. " G. D. of C.
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P. G. S. B.
P. G. O.
P. Ass't G. O.
P. G. P.
P. G. Steward.
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
V. VV. Bro. R. McKnight,
" " " C. Pettiford,
" " " W. H. Sparling,
" " " G. E. R. Wilson,
" " " J. A. Wills,
P. G. Steward.
PAST
MASTERS.
\v.
Bro
Wm. Anderson.
R.
W.
Bro.
E. Allworth.
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D. Allan.
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J. D. Allan,
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W. R. Anderson.
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W. Abernethy.
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J as. Alexander.
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D. Armstrong.
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A. W. Augustine.
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E. Aitchison.
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Jas. Anderson.
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J. C. Anderson.
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Geo. H. Bull.
V.
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Henry Bickford.
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C. E Black.
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C. W. Brown.
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J. H. Beck.
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J. B. Bishop.
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J. Brasford.
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T. Brock. ■
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J. F. Brasford.
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H. S. Broughton
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T. H. Brunton,
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John Betts.
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F. Bates.
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II
Samuel Brown.
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H. A. Baxter,
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II
E. S. Bryden.
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J. K. Brydon.
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II
A. Borngasser.
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Jas. Burritt.
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Wm. Bailey.
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John Boyd.
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II
Thos. Baird.
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Robt. Buswell.
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S. Brown.
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N. J. Bogart.
R.
II
II
J. G. Burns.
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A. M. Brov.-n.
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J. E. Brooke.
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I. Baker.
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Ira Bates.
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0. J. Bridle.
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T. W. Booth.
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J. M. Clement.
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John Callard.
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C. R. Church.
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P. A. Craig.
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Wm. Carey.
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H. Cousins.
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G. Chrystal.
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A. W. Corley.
V.
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A. Chard.
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W. Cowan.
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Adam Cranston.
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P. Crawford.
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John Creasor.
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W. S. Calvert.
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W. H. Chittick.
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25
W. Bro. D. Cochrane.
" " E. F. Clarke.
'' " Malcolm Campbell.
" " P. Doherty.
" " F. J. Daville.
" " F. Dalby.
" " J. R. Dunn.
" " Samuel Dubber.
" " J. E. D'Avignon.
" " W. H. Erbach.
" " J. J. Farley.
" " G. J. Eraser.
" " R. R. Fulton.
« "J. W. Ford.
" " J. C. Fawcett.
" " D. H. Ferrier.
" " N. W. Ford.
" " E. Fenwick.
" " R. M. Griffith.
" " W. J. Graham.
" " F. B. Gregory.
" " H. C. Gwyn.
" " T. H. George.
" " Alex. Gow.
" " W. D. Griggs.
" " J. Gray.
" " A. T. Gurd.
" " A. F. Holland.
" " O. S. Hillman.
" " H. H. Hunt.
" " G. C. Holden.
" " John Hargreaves.
" " J. B. Holden.
" " Robt. Hewitt.
" " W. Hogg.
" " S. Howden.
" " H. F. Hornsberger.
" " R. A. Hill
R.
V. "
R. "
V.
W. Bro. Robt. Cox.
" John W. Coy.
" W. B. Doherty.
" Evans Davis.
" W. G. Duff.
" Jas. Douglass.
" John S. Dewar.
" J. M. Dunn.
" W. L. P. Eager.
" S. G. Fairtlough.
" Wm. Forbes.
" R. Finch.
" Edward Fox.
" S. W. Flagler.
" J. H. Finlay.
" Alex. Eraser.
" J. Fitzallen.
" H S. Griffin.
" B. W. Greer.
" R. L. Gunn.
" G. Green.
" D. Grant.
" J. F. H. Gunn.
" W. A. Green.
" T. H. George.
" J. A. Grosscup.
" J. A. Henderson.
" Ogden Hinch.
" L. H. Henderson
" Jos. Hook.
" W. R. Howse.
" R. B. Hungerford
" J. C. Hegler.
" J. E. Harding. '
" R. Hendry.
" E. H. D. Hall.
" G. W. Holwell.
" M.G.Heatherington
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
w.
Bro.
John Henderson.
W.
Bro
A. G. Horwood.
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Samuel Harris,
((
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John Ireland.
((
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Alex. Irvine.
((
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H. T. Ide.
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((
Thos. Irwin.
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W. B. Irving.
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L. H. Johnston.
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A. Jamieson.
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A. B. Jardine.
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((
L. G. Jarvis.
((
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John Jones.
V.
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Hy. Jennings.
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John Kent.
R.
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Robt. King.
V. "
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W. Kennedy.
V.
((
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E. E. Kitchen.
(( l(
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Wm. Kerns.
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C. E. Klotz.
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R. N. Kerr.
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J. H. Knifton.
((
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Le F. A Maingy.
R.
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J. S. Loomis.
((
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John Linton.
((
((
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E. H. Long.
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J. K. Leslie.
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R. W. Longmore
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F. C. Lightfoot.
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F. J. Menet.
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W. E. Mihvard.
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J. J. Mason.
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J. H. Murney.
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B. J. Morgan.
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John Malloy.
R.
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T. C. Macnabb.
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W. J. Mallott.
((
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W. F. Miller.
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C. Mole.
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Geo. Masson.
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R. V. Mathews.
M.
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Hugh Murray.
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W. A. Masterson.
R.
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E. Mitchell.
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John P. Miller.
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F. C. Martin.
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C. VV. Marlatt.
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Wm. Milner.
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J. M. Moran.
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Hy. Macpherson.
((
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W. Mathieson.
((
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D. H. Martyn.
((
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John Mathieson.
((
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W. F. Miller.
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R. Mahoney.
((
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Thos. Miller.
((
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W. Melrose.
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C. W. Mulligan.
((
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A. B. Munson.
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E. T. Malone.
((
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A. G. Mac Kay.
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A. McGinnis.
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J. W. McCallum,
V.
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C. G. McDermott
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Wm. McGuire.
R.
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David McLellan.
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C. J. McKenzie.
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D. McPhie.
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Thos. McKerrell.
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Robt. McKay.
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R. McCaw.
V.
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R. McKnight.
((
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C. McLellan.
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G. McKellar.
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Alex. McDonald.
R.
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Allan McLean.
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^Y. Bro. J. F. McEwen.
•* " Jas. McKim
*' " E. McKay.
" " J. Newell.
♦' '* J. Nichol.
" " G. Norton.
*' " J. Overell.
" " C. Perr>^
*' " John F. Pearson.
" " G. C. Patterson.
^* " S. Pearcy.
^' " C. Pye.
" " C. Pabst.
^' " W. R. Pizer.
" " Jos. Peers.
" " A. L. Riddel.
" " W. P. Reynolds.
" "J, H. Richards.
*' " W. H. Robinson.
" " J. J. Richardson.
" " W. S. Robinson.
*' " J. Rippon.
V. " " G. G. Kowe.
" " M. E. Snider.
" " Jas. Shaw.
" " Luke Slater.
^' " John Smith.
" " L. Secord.
" " Geo. E. Smith.
" " G. Sauer.
" " J. C. Shook.
'' " T. P. Smith.
" " John P. Snider.
" " John Stevenson.
^' " Thos. Scallard.
" " E. R. Shafley.
*' " C. N. Spencer.
■"' " Jas. Scott.
V.
R.
V.
R. W. Bro. W. D. McGloghlon
" " Alex. McQueen.
'« " " J. B. Nixon.
" " Wm. Norris.
" " W. Newlands.
" " Jas Old.
" " " H. B. F. Odell.
" " W, H. Ponton.
" John Parry.
" R. L. Patterson.
" Alex. Patterson.
" E. Plant.
" B. Paine.
" C. Pettiford.
" Jas. Peat.
" Daniel Rose.
" Donald Ross.
" J. R. Robertson.
" R. Radcliffe.
" W. G. Reid.
" D. S. Rupert.
" Hy. Robertson.
" Wm. Rea.
" W. J. Simpson.
" Gavin Stewart.
" Daniel Spry.
" W. E. Sawyer. .
" T. Sargant.
" B. Shortley.
" John Simpson.
" John Scoon.
" John Sinclair.
*' A. A. Stevenson.
" R. M. Stuart.
" W. H. Sparling.
'* H. C. Simpson.
" N. Shafley.
" D. Schwitzer.
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
V. VV. Bro. Geo. Tait.
R. " " J. B. Trayes.
" " " T. L. M. Tipton..
*' " " Isaac Toms.
" " " Hy. Turner.
V. " " J. P. Thomas.
" " John Tyndall.
" " T. W. Todd.
" " W.L.Tackaberry
R. " " R. T. Walkem.
" '' " W.C.Wilkinson.
" " " I. P. WiUson.
" " M. Walsh.
" " W. A. Woolson.
" " W. Watt.
" " " J. H. Widdifield
" "J. Wright.
V. " " G. E. R. Wilson.
" " S. H. Weldon.
" " Fred. Welch.
" " Hugh Wright.
" " " W. H. Watson,
" " " J. A. Wills.
" " L. E. Wissler.
A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the
Grand Lodge was opened in ample form^ at 11.30 a. m., and
the acting Grand Chaplain implored a blessing from the G. A.
O. T. U. upon all the proceedings.
The Board of General Purposes, as required by the Consti-
tution, appointed R. W. Bros. R. Hendry, jr., and R. B.
Hungerford, and W. Bro. P. A. Craig, a Committee on the
Credentials of Representatives and Proxies from Lodges, who
reported the following as being present :
No. 2. Niagara Lodge, Niagara.
W. Bro. E. H. Thompson, P.M., Proxy; V. W. Bro. J. M.
Clement, P.M.
No. 3. The Ancient St. John's Lodge, Kingston.
V. W. Bro. S. G. Fairtlough, W.M.; Bros. E. H. Smyth,.
S.W.; John Kinghorn, J.W. ; M. W. Bro. Jas. A. Henderson,.
W. Bro. E. H. Thompson.
" " W. Thompson.
" " Jas. Tulloch.
" " D. Taylor.
" " T. M. Till.
" " J. E. Tamblin.
" " T. G. Tremaine.
" " W. Taylor.
" " D. Trotter.
R. " " G. R. Vanzant.
" " H. J. Wilkinson.
" •' Jas. Walters.
" " H. Willbanks.
" " W.' B. Wallace.
" " Robt. Weddell.
" " J. D. Wallace.
" " J. W. Wallace.
" " Geo. Willis.
* " C. L. Worrell.
" " W. Willison.
" " E. E. Wade.
" " W. Wilkinson
" " A. Whittaker.
" " W. Walker.
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P.M.; R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, P.M.; W. Bro. H. J.
Wilkinson, P.M.
No. 5. Sussex Lodge, Brockville.
W. Bro. A. L. Riddel, W.M.; V. W. Bro. W.J. Simpson,
P. M.
2^0. 6. Barton Lodge, Haviilton.
W. Bro. John Hoodless, W.M.; Bro. T. S. Gosnell, J.W.;
R. W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, P. M.; W. Bros. Geo. H. Bull,
P.M.; H. S. Griffin, P.M.
No. 7. Union Lodge, Grimsby.
W. Bro. W. E. Milward, W-M.; R. W. Bro. Wm. Forbes,
P. M.; W. Bro. R. M. Griffith, P.M.
No. 9. Union Lodge, Napanee.
W. Bro. Jas. Walters, P.M., Proxy; V. W. Bro. Ogden
Hinch, P. M.; W. Bro. C. Perry, P. M.
No. II. Moira Lodge, Belleville.
R. W. Bro. A. McGinnis, W.M.; R. W. Bro. L. H. Hender-
son, P.M.; W. Bros. W. H. Ponton, P.M.; J. J. Farley, P.M.
No. 15. St. George's Lodge, St. Catharines.
W. Bro. C. H. Collier, W.M.; V. W. Bro. C. G. McDermott,
P.M.
No. 16. St. Andrew's Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. F. McDonald, W.M.; Bro. R. A. Doan, J. W.; R.
W. Bro. W. C. Wilkinson, P.M.; V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait, P.
M.; W. Bros. Daniel Rose, P.M.; John Kent, P.M.; M. E.
Snider, P.M.; Wm. Anderson, P.M.
No. 17. St. John's Lodge, Cobourg.
W. Bro. Hy F. Holland, P.M., Proxy.
No. 18. Prince Edward Lodge, Picton.
yV. Bro. W. P. Reynolds, W.M.; Bro. W., Case, S.W.; R.
W. Bro. Donald Ross, P.M.; W. Bros. J. H. Murney, P.M.;
H. Milbanks, P.M.; J. H. Richards, P.M.
No. 20. St. John's Lodge, London.
W. Bro. A B. Greer, W.M.; V. W. Bro. Jos. Hook, P.M.;
W. Bro. B. W. Greer, P.M.
No. 22. L^ing Solomon's Lodge, Toronto.
Bros. John Campbell, S.W.; J. B. Cloudsley, J.W.; M. W.
Bro. Daniel Spry, P.M.; R. W. Bro. David McLellan, P.
M.; V. W. Bro. Hy Bickford, P. M.; W. Bro. John F.
Pearson, P.M.
No. 23. Richmond Lodge, Richmond Hill.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, Proxy; R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robert-
son, P.M.
No. 24. St. Francis Lodge, Smith's Falls.
R. W. Bro. C. R. Church, Proxy.
No. 25 Lonic Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. F. F. Manley, W.M.; V. W. Bro. C. W. Brown,
P.M.
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No. 26. Ontario Lodge, Port Hope.
W. Hro. W. B. Wallace, P.M., Proxy; R. W. Bro. J. B^
Trayes, P.M.
No. 27. Strict Observaiue Lodge, Hatnilton.
V. W, Bro. B. J. Morgan, P.M., Proxy; R. W. Bros. J. J.
Mason, P.M.; David McLellan, P.M.; R. L. Gunn, P.M.;
V. W. Bro. W. Carey, P.M.; W. Bro. O. S. Hillman, P.M.
No. 30. Composite Lodge, Whitby.
W. Bro. Jas. Shaw, W. M.; V. W. Bro. W. R. Howse, P.M.
No, 31. Jerusalem Lodge, BaivmanvilU.
W. Bro. R. R. Loscombe, W.M.
No. 32. Amity Lodge, Dunnville.
W. Bro. John \V. McCallum, P.M., Proxy; R. W. Bros. T.
L. M. Tipton, P.M.; John Parry, P.M.; W. Bro. C. E.
Black, P.M.
No. 33. Maitland Lodge, Goderich.
W. Bro. C. A. Humber, W.M.; R. W. Bros. R. Radcliffe^
P.M.; Isaac Toms, P.M.; W. Bro. J. H. Beck, P.M.
No. 34. Thistle Lodge, Atnherstburg.
Bro. Jos. Malott, J.W.; W. Bros. Wm. McGuire, P.M.;
Geo. Green, P.M.
No. 36. Welland Lodge, Fonthill.
W. Bro. J. Brasford, W.M.; R. W. Bro. I. P. Willson, P.M.;
W. Bro. J. F. Brasford, P.M.
No. 37. King Hiram Lodge, Ingersoll.
W. Bro. W. L. Underwood, W.M.; W. Bros. M. Walsh, P.
M.; W. A. Woolson, P.M.; W. Tompson, P.M.
No. 38. Trent Lodge, Trentott.
W. Bro. John S. Dench, W.M.; W. Bro, Robt. WeddelU
P.M.
No. 39. Motint Zion Loa^e, Brooklyn.
V. W. Bro, W. R. Howse, Proxy.
Ro. 40, St. John's Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. C. W. W. Fielding, W.M.; Bros. W. R. Job, S.W.;
T. McCallum, J.W.; R. W. Bros. D. McPhie, P.M.; W. G.
Reid, P.M.; V. W. Bro. J. B. Bishop, P.M.; W. Bro. John
Malloy, P.M.
No. 41. St. George's Lodgs, Kingsville.
W. Bro. S. T. Copus, W.M.; R. W. Bro. E. Allworth, P.M.;
W. J. Mallott, P.M.
No. 42, St. George's Lodge, London.
W. Bro. A. Dale, W.M.; W. Bros. T. H. Brunton, P.M.;
John Callard. P.M.; A. B. Munson, P.M.
No. 43. King Solomon's Lodge, Woodstock.
W. Bro. G. J. Fraser, P.M., Proxy.-'
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No. 44. Si. Thomas Lodge, St. Thomas.
W, Bro. E. H. Raymour, W. M.; R. W, Bro. Robt. McKay,
P.M.; W. Bros. W. B. Doherty, P.M.; L. Slater, P. M.; H,
H. Hunt, P.M.
No. 45. Brajtt Lodge, Brantford.
W. Bros. I. J. Birchard, W. M,; W. Watt, P.M.
No, 46. Wellington Lodge, Chatham.
W. Bro. S. Trotter, W.M.; Bro. R. C. Burt, S W.; R. W.
Bros. T. C. Macnabb, P.M.; J. E. Brooke, P.M.; W. Bro.
J. E. Peers, P.M.
No. 47. Great Western Lodge, Ifindsor.
W. Bro. Chas. Wright, W.M.; Bro. Jas. Crampton, S.W.;
R. W. Bro. W. F. Miller, P.M.; W. Bros. D. Grant, P.M.;
P. A. Craig, P.M.
No. 48. Madoc L.odge, Madoc.
R. W. Bro. J. S. Loomis, W.M.
No. 52, Dalhoiisie Lodge, Ottazua,
W. Bro. J. D. Wallace, W.M.
No. 54. Vaughan Lodge, Maple.
R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield, Proxy.
No. 56. Victoria Lodge, Sarnia.
W. Bro. C. Mole, W.M,; R. W. Bro. Geo. Masson, P.M.
No. 57. Harmony Lodge, Binbrook.
R. W. Bro. Rev. G. Chrystal, P.M.
No. 58. Doric Lodge, Ottawa
W. Bro. John Smith, W. M.
No. 61. Acacia Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. W, W. Greenhill, W.M. ; M. W. Bro. Hugh Hurray,
P. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, P. M, ; W, Bro, G. C,
Holden, P. M.
No. 62. St. Andrew's Lodge, Caledonia..
W, Bros. L. H. Johnston, W. M. ; James Old, P. M.
No. 63. .5"/. /ohn^s Lodge, Carleton Place.
R. W. Bro. C. R. Church, Proxy.
No. 64. Kihvinnitig Lodge, London.
W, Bro. J, Ferguson, W. M. ; Bro, P. Birtwistle, S. W. ;
R. W. Bros. R, B. Hungerford, P. M. ; Rev. Evans Davis
P. M. ; V. W. Bros. W. Carey, P, M, ; T, Brock, P, M ;
W. Bros, J, Hargreaves, P. M. ; H. A. Baxter, P. M. : Tohn
Overell, P.M.
No, 65. Rehoboafn Lodge, Toronto.
Bros. M, Gibbs, S. W. ; Jas. Bond, J. W. ; M. W. Bro. D.
Spry, P. M. ; R. W. Bros. J. B. Nixon, P. M. ; R. L.
Patterson, P. M. ; W. Bros. J. K. Brydon, P. M. ; G. C.
Patterson, P. M, ; E. F, Clarke, P. M.
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No. 66. Durham Lodge, Newcastle,
W. Bros. Jas. Parker. W. M. ; D. Allan, P. M.
No. 68. St. JoiitCs Lodge, Ingersoll.
W. Bro. John Morrison, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler,
P. M.
No. 69. Stirling Lodge, Stirling.
W. Bro. G. W. Faulkner, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. A. Chard,
P. M. ; W. Bros. Jas. Tulloch, P. M. ; R, Finch. P. M.
Alma Lodge, Gait.
V. W. Bro. J. D. Allan, P. M., Proxy.
St, James Lod^e, St. Maty's.
W. Bro. J. Chalmers, W. M, ; R. W. Bros. J. E. Harding,
P. M. ; D. S. Rupert, P. M.
St. /ames' Lodge, A/aitland.
R. W, Bro. F. J. Menet, Proxy.
Oxford Lod^e, Woodstock.
W. Bro W. T. Wilkinson, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. C. Martin,
P. M. ; W. Bros R. R. Fulton, P. M. ; J. Rippon, P. M.
No. 78. Liing Hiram Lodge, Tilsonburg.
W. Bro. W. McDonald, W. M. ; Bros. R. Clark, S. W. ; N.
A. Hogan, J. W.
No. 79. Simcoe Lodge, Bradford.
W. Bro. H. S. Broughton, W.M.
No. 81. St. John's Lodge, Mt. Brydges.
W. Bro. J. B. Burwell, W.M.; W. Bros. W. E. Sawyer, P.
M.; John Belts, P.M.
Mo. 82. St. John's Lodge, Paris.
Bro. J- H. Fisher, J. W.
No. 83. Beaver Lodge, Strathroy.
\V. Bro. A. Ballantine, W.M.; R. W. Bros. W. Milner, P.
M.; G. Masson, P. M.; W. Bro. A. Jamieson, P.M.
No. 84. Clinton Lodge, Clinton
Bro. John Avery, J.W.
No. 86. IVilson Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. S. Brown, P.M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. T. Sargant, P.
M.; V. W. Bro. Alex. Patterson. P.M.
No. 87. Markham Union Lodge, Markham.
R. W. Bro. G. R. Vanzant, P.M., Proxy.
No. 88 St. George's Lodge, Owen Sound.
W. Bro. W. J. Graham, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Hy. Macpherson,
P. M. ; V. W. Bro. R. McKnight, P. M.
No. 89. King Hiram Lodge, Lindsay.
W. Bro. J. W. Wallace, P. M., Proxy.
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No. 90. JManito Lodge, Collingwood.
W. Bro. W. R. Anderson, P. M., Proxy; R. \V. Bro. Hy.
Robertson, P. M. ; W. Bros. F. B. Gregory, P. M. ; P.
Doherty, P. M.
No. 91. Colborne Lodge, Colborne.
R. W. Bro. Hy. Turner, Proxy.
No. 92. Cataraqtii Lodge, Kingston.
W. Bro. E. S. Boyden, P. M., Proxy; R. W. Bro. R.
Hendry, P. M. ; W. Bro. R. V. Mathews, P. M.
No. 93. Northern Light Lodge, Kincardine.
W. Bro. E. Fox, W. M. ; R. W. Bro D. H. Martyn, P. M.
No. 94. St. Mark's Lodge, Pt. Stanley.
R. W. Bro. L. G. Jarvis, P. M., Proxy.
No. 96. Corinthian Lodge, Barrie.
W. Bro. G. Monkman, W. M. : R. W. Bro. Robt. King,
P.M.
No. 97. Sharon Lodge, Sharon.
W. Bro. C. E. Lundy, W.M. ; V. W. Bro. A. Borngasser,
P.M.
No. 99. Tuscan Lodge, Newmarket.
W. Bro. Thos. Radclifte, W.M. ; R, W. Bro. J. H. Widdi-
field, P.M.
No. 100. Valley Lodge, Dzcndas.
Bro. R. Somerville, S.W. ; V. \V. Bro. H. Bickford, P.M.
W. Bro. H. C. Gwyn, P.M.
No. loi. Corinthian Lodge, Peterboro.
R. W. Bro. E. H. D. Hall, P.M., Proxy.
No. 103. Maple Leaf Lodge, St. Catharines.
Bro. F. Southcott, J.W. ; R. W. Bro. John W. Coy, P.M.
No. 104. St. John''s Lodge, Nor'uneh.
W. Bro. H. Cousins, P. M., Proxy.
No. 105. St. Mark's Lodge, Drufnmondville.
W. Bros. Jas. Depew, W.M.; C. J. McKenzie, P. M.
No. 106. Bnr/ord Lodge, Burford.
W. Bro. W. F. Miles, W. M.
No. 109. Albion Lodge, Harrowsmith.
W. Bro. B. P. Day, W. M.
No. no. Central Lodge, Prescott.
V. W. Bro. J. W. Simpson, Proxy.
No. 113. Wilson Lodge, Waterford.
R. W. Bro. E. H. Long, Proxy.
No. 114. Hope Lodge. Port Hope.
W. Bros. E. Budge, \V. M.; J. Wright, P. M.
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Cassia Lodge, Widder.
K. W. Bro. G. W. Holwell, P. M., Proxy.
Union Lodf^e, Schotnberg.
W. Bro. Alex. Wilkinson, W. M. ; Bro. E. F. Walker, S. W.
Maple Leaf Lodi^e, Bath.
W. Bro. W. W. Bell, Proxy.
ITarren Lodge, Fingal,
W. Bro. Malcolm Campbell, P. M. Proxy.
Doric Lodge, Brantford.
W. Bro. L. Secord, W. M. ; Bro. Rev. A. Anthony, J. W. ;
W. Bro. W. H. Masterson, P. M.
L\enfrew Lodge, Renfrew.
W. Bro. John P. Miller, Proxy.
The Belleville Lodge, Belleville.
W. Bro. Hy. Pringle, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. J. Parker Thomas,
P. M.
Franck Lodge, Frankford.
V. W. Bro. G. E. R. Wilson, P. M., Proxy.
Pembroke Lodge, Pembroke.
W. Bros. John P. Miller, W. M. ; J. H. Burritt, P. M.
The Pisitig Stin Lodge, Aurora.
W. Bro. F. J. Daville, W. M.
5"/ Lawre7ice Lodge, Southampton.
W. Bro. Geo. E. Smith, P. M., Proxy.
Lebanon Forest Lodge, Exeter.
W. Bro. Geo. Willis, P. M., Proxy.
St. Clair Lodge, Milton.
W. Bro. E. Dixon, W. M.; V. W. Bro. W. L. P. Eager, P. M.
Pythagoras Lodge, Meaford.
W. Bros. A. W. Corley, P. M., Proxy ; R. R. Fulton, P. M.
Thos. McCarroll, P. M.
Lebanon Lodge, Oshawa.
W. Bro. R. McCaw, P. M., Proxy.
Alalahide Lodge, Ay Inter.
W. Bros. C. W. Marlatt, W. M. ; S. S, Glutton, P. M.
Tudor Lodge, Mitchell.
W. Bro. Geo. S. Goodeve, W. M.
Excelsior Lodge, Morrisburg.
W. Bro. Rev. C. L. Worrell, P. M., Proxy.
lecutnseh Lodge, Stratford.
W. Bro. A. E. Neil, W. M. ; Bro. A. Denne, T. W. ; W.
Bros. J. M. Moran, P. M. ; C. McJ^ellan, P. M. "
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/. B. Hall Lodge, Millbrook.
R. W. Bro. Hy. Turner, P. M., Proxy,
Prince of Wales Lodge, Netuburgh.
W. Bro. W. W. Bell, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore,
P. M.
Mississippi Lodge, Almonte.
R. W. Bro. C. R. Church, Proxy.
Civil Service Lodge, Ottaiua,
R. W. Bro. E. Plant, P.M., Proxy; W. Bro. Le. F. A.
Maingy, P.M.
Erie Lodge, Port Dover.
R. W. Bro. W. Kennedy, P.M., Proxy.
The Grand River Lodge, Berlin.
W. Bro. D. Forsyth, W.M.
Burns Lodge, IVyoming.
W. Bro. J. Newell, P.M., Proxy.
Irving Lodge, Lucan.
W. Bro. W. Matheson, P.M.
Peterboro Lodge, Peterboro.
W. Bros. W. Brundrett, W.M.; Jas. Alexander, P.M.; B.
Shortly, P.M.
York Lodge, Eglinton.
W. Bros. J. K. Leslie, P.M., Proxy ; Wm. Norris, P.M.
Alexandra Lodge, Oil Springs.
W, Bro. J. W. Ford, W. M.
Percy Lodge, li'arkivorth.
W. Bro. G. L. Duncan, W. M.
Star in the East Lodge, Wellington.
V. W. Bro. S. W. Flagler, W. M.
Burlington Lodge, Burlington,
W. Bro. Thos. Campbell, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. Wm. Kerns,
P. M.
Merritt Lodge, Welland.
W. Bro. E. Mylchrist, W.M,; R. W. Bro. I. P. Willson, P.M.
Macnab Lodge, Port Colborne.
R. W\ Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, Pro.xy.
Britannia Lodge, Seaforth.
W. Bros. A. H. Ireland, W. M. ; W. G. Duff, P. M.
Prince of Wales Lodge, lona.
W. Bro. S. H. Weldon, W. M.
Ayr Lodge, Ayr,
W. Bro. W. Willison, W. M.
Spartan Lodge, Spa^-ta.
R. W. Bro. John Simpson, Proxy.
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Ihc Builders' Lodge, Ottawa.
\V. Bro. D. Taylor, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. Wm. Rea,
P. M.
Plattsville Lodge, Plaltsville,
W. Bro. G. Sauer, P. M.
Speed Lodge, Guelph.
W. Bro. Jas. Parker, W. M. ; Bro. Thos. New, S. W. ; R. W.
Bro. John Scoon, P. M.
No. 181. Oriental Lodge, Port Piiriuell.
R. W. Bro. F. C. Martin, Proxy.
No. 184. Old Light Lodge, Lucknow.
W. Bro. John Mathieson, P.M., Proxy.
No. 1S5. Enniskillen Lodge, York.
W. Bro. J. B. Holden, P.M.
No. 190. Belmont Lodge, Belmont.
W. Bros. John Boyd, P. M., Proxy; J. G. Fawcett, P.M.; G.
McKellar, P.M.; E. McKay, P.M.
No. 193. Scotland Lodge, Scotland.
W. Bros. W. F. Miles, P.M., Proxy ; J. C. Shook, P.M.
No. 194. Pctrolia Lodge, Pctrolia.
W. Bro. E. D. Kirby, P.M. ; R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, P.M.;
W. Bro. H. H. Hunt, P.M.
No. 195. The Tuscan Lodge, London.
W. Bro. G. F. Durand, W.M. ; R. \Y. Bro. R. B. Hungerford,
P.M. ; James Douglass, P.M.
Madawaska Lodge, Arnprior.
\V. Bro. John P. Miller, Proxy.
Saugeen Lodge, Walkerton.
W. Bro. W.. R. Telford, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. W. A. Green,
?.M. ; V. W. Bro. J. F. H, Gunn, P.M.
St. Allan's Lodge, Mt. Foi-est.
W. Bro. Alex. Gow, P.M., Proxy.
Lrvine Lodge Elora.
Bro. Thos. Biggar, S.W. ; W. Bros. T. P. Smith, P.M. ; L.
E. Wissler, P.M. ; F. Dalby, P.M.
NeiXy Dominion Lodge, New Hamburg.
W. Bro. E. N. Kerr, W.M.
Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster.
\V. Bro. John P. Snider, W.M.
St. John's Lodge, Londo7t.
W. Bro. Wm. O'Brien, W.M. ; Bros. A. E. Cooper. S.W. ;
Jas. Smith, J.W. ; R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, P.M. ; W. Bro.
Alex. McDonald, P.M.
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No. 209. Evergreen Lodge, Lanark.
R. W. Bro. Wm Rea, Proxy.
No. 212. Elysian Lodge, Garden Island.
V. W. Bro. S. G. Fairllough, Proxy.
No. 215. Lake Lodge, Ameliasbttrg.
W. Bro. H. Pringle, W. iM.
No. 216. Harris Lodge, Orangevdle.
W. Bros. Robt. Hewitt, W, M. ; W. H. Robinson, P. M.
No. 217. Frederick I^odge, Delhi.
Bro. E. Morgan, S. W.
No. 218. Stevenson I^odge, Toronto.
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, P. M.
No. 220. Zeredatha Lodge, Uxbridge.
W. Bro. W. Hogg, W. M.
No. 222. Mat mora Lodge, A/at mora.
W. Bro. J. L. Aunger, W. ]M.
No. 224. Zurich Lodge, Hensall.
W. Bro. Robt. Buswell, W. M.
No. 225. Bernard Lodge, Listowel.
W. Bros, Cyrus Hacking, W. iM. ; John Nichol, P. M.
No. 22S. Prince At-thiir Lodge, Odessa.
R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore, Proxy.
No. 229. Ionic Lodge, Brampton.
W. Bro. C. L. Moore, W. M.
No. 230. A'err Lodge, Barrie.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, P. M., Proxy.
No. 231. Fidelity Lodge, Ottawa.
W. Bro. F. C. Lightfoot, W.M. ; M.W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson,
P. M.; R. W. Bros. E. Plant, P. M. ; C. R. Church, P. M. ;
Wm. Rea, P. M. ; V. W. Bro. J. A. Campbell, P. M.
No. 234. Beaver Lodge, Clarksburg.
W. Bro. C. Pye, P. M., Proxy.
No. 235. Aldworth Lodge, Paisley.
W. Bro. J. J. Richardson, W.M.
No. 236. Manitoba Lodge, Cooksto-Mn.
W. Bro. John Stevenson, P.M., Proxy.
No. 237. Vienna Lodge, Vienna.
R. W. Bro. F. C. Martin, Proxy.
No. 238. Havelock Lodge, Watford.
W. Bro. F. Kenward, W.M.; R. W. Bro. A. Jamieson, P.M.;
W. Bro. S. Howden, P.M.
No. 239. T-cveed Lodge, Tweed.
R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore, Proxy.
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Qiiinte Lodi;c, Shannonville.
R. W. Bro. A. McGinnis, Proxy.
Macoy Lodge, Mallorytawn.
V. W. Bro. W. J. Simpson, Proxy.
St. George Lodge, St. George.
V. W. Bro. E. E. Kitchen, P.M., Proxy.
Ashlar Lodge, Toronto.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, P.M., Proxy ; W. Bros. W. S. Rob-
inson, P.M.; S. Pearcy, P.M.; T. H. George, P.M.
No. 249. Caledonian Lodge, Midland.
W. Bros. W. H. Bennett, W.M.; R. Finch, P.M.
No. 253. Mindcn Lodge, Kingston.
W. Bro. A. LeRichieux. W.M.; Bros. L. W. Shannon, S.W.;
John Hewton, J.W.; R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, P.M.; W.
Bros. F. Welch, P.M.; W. Newlands, P.M.
No. 254. Clifton Lodge, Niagara Falls.
Bros. Alex. Logan, S.W. ; A. Gray, J.W.
No. 255. Sydenham Lodge, Dresden.
W. Bro. W. H. Switzer, W. M. ; Bros. W. Colville, S. W. ;
J. B. Carscallen, J. W. ; W. Bro. R. M. Stewart, P.M.
No. 256. Farraft's Point Lodge, Farran's Point.
W. Bro. G. C. Wagner, W.M.
No. 257. Gait Lodge, Gait.
W. Bro. John Shupe, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Adam Cranston,
P. M. ; W. Bro. W. Cowan, P. M.
No. 258. Guclph Lodge, Gticlph.
W. Bros. R. Mahoney, W. M. ; J. H. Findlay, P. M.
No. 259. Springfield Lodge, Springfield.
W. Bro. H. F. Honsberger, W. M.
No. 260. Washington Lodge, Petrolia.
W. Bros. Tas. Peat, P. M., Proxy ; D. Trotter, P. M. ; A. T.
Gurd, P. M.
No. 261. Oak Branch Lodge, Lnticrkip.
W. Bro. Thos. Baird, W. M.
No. 262. Harriston Lodge, Harriston.
W. Bro. S. Brown, P. M., Proxy.
No. 263. Foi-est Lodge, Forest.
VV. Bros. W. D. Griggs, P. M., Proxy ; R. A. Hill, P. M.
No. 264. Chauciicrc Lodge, Ottawa.
W. Bro. J. D. Wallace, Proxy.
No. 265. Patterson Lodge, Thornhill.
W. Bro. J . K. Leslie, Proxy.
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No. 266. Northern Light Lodge, Stayncr.
W. Bro. T. H. George, Proxy.
No. 267. Parthenon Lodge, Chatham.
W. Bro. C. Dunlop, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. W. H. Sparling,
P. M. ; W. Bros. Thos. Scallard, P, M. ; N. J. Bogart, P. M;
W. L. Tackaberry, P. M.
No. 269. Brougham Union Lodge, Brougham.
W. Bro. D. W. Ferrier, P. M., Proxy.
No. 270. Cedar Lodge, Oshaina.
W. Bro. A. L. Rundle, W. M.; R. W. Bro. H. B. F. Odell,
P. M.
No. 271. Wellington Lodge, Erin.
W. Bros. C. Overland, W. M. ; W. Conboy, P. M. ; T. M.
Till, P. M.
No. 274. Kent Lodge, Blenheim.
W. Bro. R. Wilkie, P. M.
No. 277. Seymour Lodge, Port Dalhousie.
> W. Bro. John Patterson, W. M. ; Bro. John Johnston, S. W.
No. 278. Mystic Lodge, Roslin.
R. W. Bro. A. McGinnis, Proxy.
No. 279. Neiu Hope Lodge, Hespeler.
W. Bro. C. Pabst, P. M. Proxy ; A. B. Jardine, P. M.
No. 282. Lome Lodge, Glencoe.
W. Bro. B. Paine, Proxy.
No. 283. Eureka Lodge, Belleville.
W. Bro. Wm. Smeaton, W. M.
No. 284. St. fohn^s Lodge, Brussels.
Bro. C. Wateren, J. W. ; W, Bro. E. E. Wade, P. M.
No. 285. Seven Star Lodge, Alliston.
W. Bro. Hugh M. Wright, P. M.
No. 286. Wingham Lodge, Wingham.
W. Bro. T- E. Tamblin, W. M.
No. 287. Shuniah Lodge, Port Arthur.
W. Bro. G. R. Thompson, W. M.
No. 289. Doric Lodge, Loho.
W. Bro. Alex. Sinclair, W. M.
No. 290. Leamington Lodge, Leat?iington.
W. Bros. W. R. Pizer, W. M. ; E. R. Shipley, P. M. ; M. G.
Heatherington, P. M.
No. 291. Dufferin Lodge, W. Flamboro.
W. Bros. John Ireland, P. M. Proxy ; Thos. Miller, P. M.
No. 293. The Royal Solomon Mother Lodge Jerusalem.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Proxy.
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No. 294. Moore Lodge, Mooretown.
W. Bros. Rev. D. Armstrong, W. M. ; 'W. Abernethy. P. M.
No. 296. Temple Lodge, St. Catharines.
V. W. Bro. C. E. Klotz, P. M., Proxy; VV. Bro. John Hen-
derson, P. M.
Preston Lodt^e, Preston,
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, P. M., Proxy,
Victoria Lodge, Centreville.
W. Bro. Robt. Cox, W. M.
Mt. Olivet Lodge, Thorndale.
W. Bro. \V. F. Kennedy, W. M.
St. David's Lodge, St. Thomas.
W. Bro. W. G. Morgan, W. M. ; Bro. C. Serace, J. W.
Minerva L.odge, Stroud.
R. \V. Bro. Robt. King. Proxy.
Humber Lodge, Weston.
W. Bros. W. R. Burrage, W. M. ; John Linton, P. M.
Durham Lodge, Durham.
R. W. Bro. Robt. King, Proxy.
Arkona Lodge, Arkona.
W. Bros. B. Parker, W. M. ; A. W. Augustine, P. M. ;
John Smith, P. M.
Grafton Lodge, Grafton.
R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, Proxy.
Blackwood Lodge, IVoodbridge.
R. W. Bro. T. Sargant, Proxy.
Pnyx Lodge, IVallaceburg.
W. Bro. Jas. Scott, W. M. ; Bro. Charles Chubb, S. W. ; W.
Bro. P. Crawford, P. M.
Doric Lodge, Toronto.
V. W. Bro. J. H. Knifton, P.M., Proxy; W. Bro. A. M.
Brown, P.M.
IVilmot Lodg:, Baden.
W. Bros. Jas. McCoU, W.M. ; Wm. Melrose, P.M. ; W. H.
Erbach, P.M.
Hiram Lodge, Cheapstde.
R. W. Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, Proxy.
Chesterville Lodge Chesterville.
W. Bro. J. G. Gillespie, W.M.
Walker Lodge, Acton W.
V. W. Bro. Wm. Kerns, Proxy.
North Stat Lodge, Oiven Sound.
W. Bro. D. Rutherford, W.M. ; R. W. Bro. John Creasor,
P.M.
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No. 323. Alviiuton Lodge, Alvinston.
R. W. Bro. John. Sinclair, Proxy.
No. 324. Temple Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. C. W. Mulligan, P.M., Proxy; R. W. Bros. Gavin
Stewart, P.M. ; David McLellan, P.M. ; D. McPhie, P.M. ;
R. L. Gunn, P.M.
No. 325. Orono, Lodge Orono.
W. Bro. T. Smith, W.M.
No. 326. Zetland Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. S. Davidson, W.M. ; Bro. John Fletcher, S.W. ; R.
W. Bros. J. G. Burns, P.M. ; F. J. Menet, P.M. ; J. Ross
Robertson, P.M. ; E. T. Malone, P.M.
No. 327. The Hammond Lodge, IVardsville.
W. Bro. E. Aitchison, W.M.
No. 328. Ionic Lodge, Napier.
W. Bros. W. J. French, W.M. ; W. S. Calvert, P.M.
No. 329. King Solomon's Lodge, Jarvis.
Bro. E. H. Hart, J.W.
No. 330. Corinthian Lodge, London E.
W. Bro. O. E. Brenner, W.M.; Bro. F. W. Lilley, J. W. ;
W. Bros. H. C. Simpson, P.M.; Alex. Irvine, P.M.; C. N.
Spencer, P.M.
No. 331. Fordiuich Lodge, Fordvjich.
W. Bro. S. Brown. P. M. Proxy.
No. 332. Stratford Lodge, Sttatford.
W. Bros. T- I- Moore, W. M. ; I. Baker, P. M. ; A. G.
MacKay, P". M.
No. 334. Prince Arthur Lodge, Arthur.
W. Bro. Alex. Fraser, P. M., Proxy.
No. 336, Highgate Lodge, Highgate.
W. Bro. D. McFarland, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. W. H. Watson,
P. M.
No. 337. Myrtle Lodge, Port Robinson.
R. W. Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, Proxy.
No. 338. Djifferin Lodge, Wetland Port.
W. Bro. N. Shafley, P. M., Proxy.
No. 339. Orient Lodge, Toronto.
\\. Bro. D. Hunter, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. G. Burns, P. M. ;
W. Bros. T. K. Bryden, P. M. ; John Jones, P. M. ; Ira
Bates, P. M.
No. 340. St John's Lodge, Pittsburg.
W. Bro. J. F, McEwen, Proxy.
No. 341. Bruce Lodge, Tivertoti.
R. W. Bro. D. H. Martyn, Proxy.
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No. 343. Georgina Lodge, Sutton.
W. Bro. F. G. Tremayne, P. M., Proxy.
No. 344. Merrill IjOiige, Dorchester South.
W. Bro. W. H. Chittick, P. M., Proxy.
No. 345. Nilestozi'ti Lodge, Nilestown
W. Bro. Jas. Armstrong, P. M., Proxy.
No. 346. Occident Lodge Toronto.
W. Bros. A. Curran, W, M. ; J. R. Dunn, P. M.
No. 347. Meicer Lodge, Fergus.
W. Bros. G. A. Reid, W. M. ; John Tindall, P. M.
No. 348. Georgian Lodge, Penetanguishene.
W. Bro. G. A. F. Charlwood, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. Hy.
Jennings, P. M.
No. 349. Elgin Lodge, St. Thomas.
W. Bros. Peter Stover, W. M. ; S. Dubber, P. M. ; N. W.
Ford, P. M.
Port Elgin Lodge, Port Elgin.
V. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, Pro.xy.
Granite Lodge, Parry Sound.
V. W. Bro. Hy. Jennings, Proxy.
Brock Lodge, Cannington.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Proxy.
River Park Lodge, Sfreetsville.
W. Bros. G. H. Falconer, W. M. ; W. Taylor, P. M.
IVaterdown Lodge, Waterdo^cm.
W. Bros. J. O. McGregor, W. M. ; G. Baker, P. M.
Deleivare Valley Lodge, Dele-vare.
W. Bros. H. C. Garnett, W. M. ; J. Fitzallen, P M. ; A.
McQueen, P. M.
Waver ly Lodge, Guclph.
V. W. Bro. C. Pettiford, P. M., Proxy.
Maple Leaf Lodge, Tara.
V. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, Proxy.
Frontenac Lodge. Cataraqui.
W. Bro. H.J. Wilkinson, Proxy.
Ditfferin Lodge, Alelbourne.
W. Bro. E. Fenwick. P. M.
Euclid Lodge, .Strathroy.
W. Bro. J. B. Whitehead, W. M. ; B. Paine, P. M.
St. George Lodge, Toronto.
V. W. Bro. J. A. Wills, P. M., Proxy ; W. Bro. A. G. Hor-
wood, P. M.
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Salem Lodge, Brockville.
W. Bro. A. L. Riddel, Proxy.
Miinico Lodge, Lambton.
VV. Bro. H. T. Ide, P. M.. Proxy ; R. W. Bros. J. G. Burns,
P. M. ; J. Ross Robertson, P. M. ; R. L. Patterson, P. M.
Harmony Lodge, Delta.
R. W. Bro. R. Henry, Proxy.
Prince of Wales Lodge, Ottaiua.
W. Bro. F. C. Lightfoot, Proxy.
Pahner Lodge, Victoria.
Bro. J. B. Smith, J, \V.
Copestone Lodge, Ifelland.
R. W. Bros. J. M. Dunn, W. M. ; I. P. Willson, P. M.
Keene Lodqe, Keene.
R, W. Bro. E. H. D. Hall, Proxy.
Lome Lodge, Omemee.
W. Bro J. W. Wallace, Proxy.
Lome Lod^e, Shelburtie.
W. Bro. B. Tansley, W. M. ; Bro. F. A. Campbell, S. W.
Kitig Solomon's Lodge, Petersville.
W. Bro. D. C. MacDonald, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. John Simp-
son, P. M.
No. 380. Union Lo ige, London.
Bros. A, C. Stewart, S. W. ; R. B. Walker, J. W. ; R. W.
Bros. R. B. Hungerford, P. M. ; W. D. McGloghlon, P. M. ;
W. Bros. O. J. Bridle, P. M, ; G. Norton, P. M. ; D. Sch-
witzer, P. M.
No. 382. Doric Lodge, Hamilton.
R. W. Bros. J. J. Mason, W. M. ; Gavin Stewart, P. M. ;
R, L. Gunn, P. M. ; W. Bro. Thos. Irwin, P. M.
No. 384. Alpha Lodge, Parkdale,
W. Bros. T. W. Gray, P. M., Proxy; John Gray, P. M.
No. 390. Florence Lodge, Florence.
W. Bro. John Rheintzen, W. M. ; Bro. A. Bodkin, S. W.
No. 391. Howard Lodge, Ridgetoiun.
W. Bros. D. Cochrane, W. M. ; J. C. Anderson, P. M.
No. 392. Huron Lodge, Catnlachie.
W. Bro. John Ferguson, W. M.
No. 393. Forest Lodge, Chesley.
W. Bro. W. R. Telford, W. M.
No. 395. Parvaim Lodge, Comber.
W. Bro. Samuel Harris, P. M., Proxy.
No. 396. Cedar Lodge, Wiarton.
W. Bro. Jas. McKim, W. M.
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No. 397. Leopold Lodge, Brigdcn.
W. Bro. F. R. Seager, W. M.
I**o- 399- Moff'at L.odge, Harrietsvilk.
W. Bro. W. il. Chittick, Proxy.
No. 400. Oakville Lodge. Oakville.
V. W. Bro. Wm. Kerns, Proxy.
No. 401. Craig Lodge, Deseronto,
W. Bro. W. Smeaton, Proxy.
No. 402. Cc7itral L^odge, Essex Centre.
W. Bro. D. Welsh, W. M. ; Bro. A. H. Clark, S. \V.
No. 403. Windsor Lodge, H'indsor.
W. Bro. T. C. Guillot, \V. M. ; Bros. G. Adams, S. \V. ; G.
Copeland, J. W. ; \V. Bros. J. A. Grosscup, P. M. ; J. E.
D'Avignon, P. M. ; W. Wilkinson, P. M. ; A. Whittaker,
P. M.
No. 404, Lome Lodge, Taniworth.
W. Bro. Robert Cox, Proxy.
No. 406. The Spry Lodge, Fenelon Falls.
W. Bro. J. W. Wallace, Proxy.
No. 408. Murray Lodge, Beaverton.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, P. M., Proxy.
No. 409. Golden Rule Lodge, Gravenhurst.
W. Bro. W. B. Irving, W. M.
No, 410. Zeta Lodge, Parkdale.
W. Bro. John T. Thompson, W.M,; Bro. W. H. Taylor, J.W.;
R. W. Bro. T. Sargant, P. M. ; V. W. Bro. G. G. Rowe, P.
M. ; W. Bros. G. J. Bennett, P. M.; T. W. Todd, P. M. ;
W. Walker, P. M.
U. D. Naphtali Lodge, Tillniry Centre.
W. Bro. W. E. Bottoms, W. M.
The M. W, the Grand Master granted permission for the
adniission 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.
The Grand Secretary commenced reading the minutes of
' proceedings at the last Annual Communication, when
It was moved by M. W. Bro. D. Spry, seconded by R. W.
Bro. Henry Robertson, and
Resolved, — That the minutes of the proceedings of Grand Lodge at its
Thirtieth Annual Communication, held at the City of Hamilton, on the
8th and 9th days of July, A. D. 1885, having been printed, and copies
thereof forwarded to Subordinate Lodges, the same be considered as
read and now confirmed, and that the minutes of the several Special Com-
munications of Grand Lodge, entered by the Grand Secretary in the
Minute Book, be taken as read, and are hereby confirmed.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 45
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
A deputation from the Lodges in Windsor advanced to the
Dais, and presented the following
ADDRESS.
To Hugh Murray, Esq., Most Worshipful Grand Master of
the Gra?id Lodge of Canada, A. K i^ A. M.
M. W. Sir, — In the name and on behalf of the Freemasons
of Windsor we most heartily welcome you, and through you,
the members of the Grand Lodge of Canada, to our town, to
this the most westerly portion of the vast territorj' over which
your jurisdiction extends.
In extending to you this welcome, the entire fraternity are
guided by a sense of the honor the Grand Lodge has conferred
upon VVindsor by choosing it as its place of meeting this year ;
nor are forgotten the important services rendered by you, M.
W. Sir, to the Grand Old Order of which Freemasons the
world over are justly so proud.
Although personally known to so few of the brethren, the
tongue of good report has been heard in our midst concerning
your efforts to promote the best interests of Freemasonry
throughout the Province of Ontario, and our homage is there-
fore paid not alone to the High Officer but also to the worthy
Mason.
A number of years ago the Board of General Purposes met
here, but the press of duties and the limited time at their
disposal prevented all opportunity of gaining any knowledge of
this portion of the Province, which has hitherto been known to
you, and most of your officers, and the members of Grand
Lodge, by name only, and the peculiar characteristics and
natural features of what we may be pardoned for regarding as the
best part of Ontario are now to be learned and seen for the first
time; we trust, M. W. Sir, that you and the brethren who accom-
pany you will during your necessarily brief stay here be enabled
to form a favorable opinion of Windsor, its people, its institutions
and works, and its remarkable advantages of situation, climate
and commercial facilities.
It is the most earnest wish of the Windsor brethren that the
46 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
high and important duties which have brought you hither will
not prevent you from devoting a portion of your time to an
inspection of this place and its surroundings.
And we sincerely trust that the deliberations of the Grand
Lodge will be blessed by the Great Architect of the Universe
and will materially advance the prosperity and usefulness of
our institution and promote His own Glory.
On behalf of the General Committee.
W. A. Miller,
Chairman.
The following address from the Town Council was subse-
quently presented :
ADDRESS.
To Hugh Murray, Esq., Grand Master, and other Officers and
Members of the Grafid Lodge of Free a fid Accepted Masons
of Canada.
Sirs : —
The Municipal Council of this town extend to you all a
hearty welcome to Windsor.
We recognize in you, sirs, the trusted and honored represen-
tatives of a large and highly respectable portion of the people
of the Dominion of which we are so proud ; and as such we
welcome you to our midst.
As to the objects and aims, or the peculiar character of the
ancient order over the destinies of which you, Grand Ofificers,
and to which you, Delegates, belong, w^e have, as public men,
no right to know nor to take cognizance of at this time ; and
the only motive that prompts us to make this address is : that
we may show that, as a people embracing within our numbers
men of every shade of religious and political opinion, we are
most happy to have among us, gentlemen, such as we know
you must be — Loyal Canadians as all Canadians are — what-
ever be the purpose of their coming, and whether or not their
visit be a prolonged one.
We trust, respected Sirs, that you will experience pleasure
in your visit to our little frontier town, that your labors here
will be followed by eminently satisfactory results to your Order,
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 47
and that you may carry away with you to your homes none
but agreeable memories of your brief sojourn in this the most
southerly part of our great country.
On behalf of the Town Council.
Joseph H. Beattie, Mayor.
Samuel Blanning.
Chas. C. Fox.
Steven Lusted, Richard Baugham.
Toicn Clerk. George Bartlet.
J. Rocheleau.
James Anderson.
Samuel Dupuis.
• James Carney.
B. G. Davis.
Alex. Napier.
The addresses having been suitably acknowledged, the
Grand Secretary read letters from M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, and
R. W. Bros. S. B. Harman, and the Rev. H. W. Davies, re-
gretting their inability to be present at the Annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodge.
distinguished visitors. -
jNL W. Bro. Alfred Pearson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Manitoba, and M. W. Bro. T. T. Gurney, Past Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, were announced, in-
troduced and saluted with Grand Honors.
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master delivered the fol-
lowing address to the Brethren assembled in Grand Communi-
cation : —
Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Canada :
It seems but a few days since last we met in annual com-
munication, and yet a year has passed and gone ; a useful one if
wisely spent, but worse than wasted if given to folly.
The cheerfulness observable on the happy faces before me,
faces of representative men from every section of our fair Pro-
vince, assembled to legislate for the good of their fellows, and
to contribute to the needs of the worthy poor, the widow and
48 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
the orphan, gives me assurance that the year has been to you
a satisfactory one, a year of earnest, honest work ; and I am
glad at this early stage in our proceedings, to be in a position to
assure you that, throughout the jurisdiction, harmony and
brotherly love prevail, and that we are on terms of amity with
all the recognized Freemasons of the world. From every dis-
trict into which the Province has been divided comes the same
encouraging report — -peace and prosperity.
Within the year Grand Visitations have been made; Lodges
of Instruction held, and lectures delivered ; the sick have been
visited, the sorrowing comforted, and the needy assisted ; and
again, in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe, we
have met to lay lines and draw plans for the guidance of the
workmen. Here are assembled the " Supports of the Lodge,"
Wisdom, Strength and Beauty. The old, ripe in their wisdom ;
the middle aged, enduring in their strength ; and the youthful,
hopeful in their beauty. Here are the old familiar faces of
brethren who for many years have made annual pilgrimage to
our assemblies, who have unstintingly given their time, their
talents and their means, and who have grown grey in the
cause ; here are their immediate successors, the mature in
years, who, in their strength, are bearing the heat and burden
of the day ; and here, also, are the younger craftsmen, in the
bloom of early manhood, desirous of sojourning with us, and
offering their assistance in the rebuilding of the temple.
I heartily welcome you all to participate in the duties and
responsibilities, as well as in the companionship and the
pleasures of our thirty-first Annual Communication.
Before entering upon the active business of the session, it
is our duty, and I trust also our highest pleasure, to make
acknowledgment to the Most High for the manifold blessings
which he has showered upon us as a fraternity and as
individuals.
We therefore approach the Most Holy Place,
" With faith and reverence profound,
The Holy Altar we surround,
Where always burns our vestal fire,
That Heaven permits not to expire.
" Here clasping friendly hand with hand,
We round the antique relic stand ;
Religion builded it, and we,
Rejoicing, its ripe glories see.
" Masons accepted, free and true !
Here let us Virtue's league renew ;
The feast of friendship celebrate,
Our lives to honor dedicate.
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" Let us in adoration bow
To Him who registers each vow,
• Glory to God, who reigns above ;
To all our fellow creatures love."
Having acknowledged fealty to the Great Source of ail that
is, it is fitting and api)ropriate for us as Masons, ever loyal to
the sovereign and government of the country in which we live,
to express our joy at the long life and continued health of our
good and gracious Queen, and to give utterance to our gratifi-
cation that we have entered the fiftieth, or jubilee year of her
benign reign. Enjoying all those blessings of civil and religious
liberty which we prize so much, and which are ensured to all
the subjects of the great empire of which we form a part, we
must not forget that to the liberty and toleration which have
been so much fostered during the reign of our glorious
sovereign, are largely due the prosperity and progress of our
craft, which, founded upon the broad principles of toleration
and equal rights, has ever progressed or retrograded in pro-
portion as these principles have been propagated or opposed.
Therefore we pray for Victoria
Long to reign over us,
Happy and glorious,
God save the Queen.
Long may she reign, and long may Masons in every portion of
the British Empire be able, as is their time-honored custom
to say, " The Queen and the Craft." But while with pardon-
able pride we may refer to our nationality, never losing sight
of the allegiance due to the sovereign of our native land, we
do not forget that Masonry is ot no country in particular, but is
cosmopolitan ; and as we meet here to-day, within sound of
the w.-rking tools of our brethren of Michigan, we rejoice to
know while we can look at and see the line which divides us
politically, that masonically there is no such boundary.
They and we are brethren of the one great family, convers-
ing in the same symbolic language, kneeling at the same altar,
and subscribing to the same creed ; and it is with peculiar
feelings of attachment we of the Grand Lodge of Canada
welcome, as we now do, the brethren from the State of Michi-
gan who are with us to-day. We can never forget the kind
offices of their Grand Master, so readily given, when he per-
formed the ceremony of Installation of our first and lamented
Grand Master, the late Col. William Mercer Wilson.
DEATHS.
Grateful as we are to the Universal Parent for health and
strength, and for permission to renew the associations of these
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annual gatherings, we are forcibly reminded by the absence
of dear brethren, who met with us last year, that the ^avel of
death is sounding, and that the time may not be far distant
when our absence will be recorded, when we, too, will have
passed to the great majority.
The Grand Master of New Jersey, in referring to the con-
tinual changes in the composition of Grand Lodges, says :
" It is an impressive thought, that while for a hundred years
this Grand Lodge has met in annual session, assembled in
like manner, and for like purposes, never yet has it been twice
constituted alike. The rapidly rolling wheels of time are like
the cars of Juggernaut, relentlessly crushing into dust human
lives. As every rising sun shines in eyes that never saw the
light before, so each declining day darkens over features cold
and stiff and still."
Since last we met the following members, amongst others
of this Grand Lodge, have passed that bourne whence no
traveller returns : R. W, Bro. E. C. Barber, of Ottawa, P. D.
D. G. M.; R. W. Bro. Robt. Ramsay, of Orillia, Representative
of the Grand Lodge of Victoria ; and V. VV. Bro. A. K. Ayles-
worth, Camden East.
Other Grand Lodges have also their sorrows, and lament
the loss of brethren of eminence and ability. The Masons of
Ireland and of Texas have each lost their Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Colon and Cuba has lost its Grand Sec-
retary and Grand Junior Warden, Vermont its Grand Secre-
tary, Virginia its Grand Treasurer, and New York several dis-
tinguished brethren.
VISITATIONS.
During the year I have visited the following Lodges : —
Barton, No. 6 ; Moira, No. ii; King Solomon's, No. 22 ; Ionic,
No. 25; Strict Observance, No. 27; St. John's, No. 40;
Wellington, No. 46 ; Acacia, No. 61 ; Va'.ley, No. 100; The
Belleville, No. 123; Wentworth, No. 166; St. John's, No.
209a ; Eureka, No. 283 ; Temple. No. 324 ; King Solomon's,
No. 329 ; Orient, No. 339 ; and Doric, No. 382.
When visiting Ionic Lodge I was accompanied by R. W.
Bros. Widdifield and Preston, District Deputy Grand Masters
of Toronto and St. Lawrence Districts ; R. L. Patterson,
Grand Senior W'arden ; the Rev. H. W. Davies, Grand
Chaplain, and others, among whom was our venerable
brother Kivas Tully, Representative of the Grand Lodge of
Ireland. On this occasion, in the presence of a very large
attendance of Master Masons, and forty-three Past Masters, I
had the pleasure of installing the Officers of the Lodge.
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At Belleville, R. W. Bro. Longmore, D. D. G. AL, and R.
W. Bros. R. T. Walkem, Donald Ross, Donald McPhie, J. J.
Mason, and others were with me. We were welcomed by a
deputation composed of the Masters and Otificers of the three
Lodges, who, with R. W. Bros. L. H. Henderson, and A,
McGinnis, made us heartily welcome, and extended to us,
during our stay, the greatest attention. The meeting at this
place was a specially interesting one, for, in addition to the
presentation to W. Bro. Ponton, of an address, expressive of
the esteem in which he is held, and which was accompanied
by a handsome Past Master's jewel, I had the great pleasure
of meeting a brother ninety-two years old, who has been a
member of the fraternity for seventy years. It was indeed a
great pleasure to meet him, and to receive the assurance that
during his long masonic life, he had ever been faithful to his
obligations, and who, at his advanced age, was still a regular
attendant at his Lodge.
Application had bee:n made to me for dispensation to confer
the Past Master's degree upon this brother, as a reward for his
long and faithful services. I explained that I had not the
power to grant the dispensation, but, as a special mark of
favor, I invited him, during my continuance in the Lodge, to a
seat in the East, and extended to him the grand honors.
The occasion of rny visits to King Solomon's Lodge, No.
22, and to Doric Lodge No. ^82, was the presentation of
addresses, jewels, etc., to W. Bro. J. Spooner, and W. Bro.
Thos Irwin.
The visit to Barton Lodge was a memorable one, not
only on account of the presentations made, but also on
arcount of the large attendance of brethren. On that occasion
there were present with me M. W Bro. Spry, Past Grand
Master, the R, W. the Deputy Grand Master, the Chairman
of "Audit and Finance," of "Grievances and Appeals," of
"The Condition of Masonry," of "Warrants," and of "Jurispru-
dence," the Grand Senior and Junior Wardens, the Grand
Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, the D. D. G. M's. of the
Niagara and Hamilton Districts, R. W. Bro. C. Magill, who
was president of the Convention of Masons, which resulted in
the formation of this Grand Lodge, R. W. Bro. Richard Bull,
the first Senior Grand Warden, R. W. Bros. R. Brierley, J. M.
Gibson, W. G. Reid and Wm. Gibson, P. D. D. G. M's., B.
E. Charlton, J. W. Murton and David McLellan, P. G. S. W's.,
R. L. Gunn, E. T. ALilone, and Hugh A. Mackay, P. G. R's., and
many other Grand and Past Grand Officers, and Past Masters.
These brethren had assembled to do honor to AL W. Bro.
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Kloiz, who, for so many years has been Chairman of the Ben-
evolent Committee of Grand Lodge, and who, in his mother
Lodge, on its ninetieth anniversary, was presented with the address
and regaha voted him at our last communication. It must
have been very gratifying to him to see, among those present,
his three sons, Past Masters all, rulers in the Craft, worthy
sons of a worthy sire, while to them it must have been happi-
ness unspeakable to see their father so honored. At this same
meeting the Lodges in the Hamilton District presented that
popular Craftsman R. W. Bro. Gavin Stewart with an address
and the regalia of a P. D. D. G. M.
Besides the visitations referred to I attended many
concerts and conversaziones, and had the pleasure, at one of
these gatherings, of meeting in the City of Toroiito, Bro. A.
Pearson, the M. W. the Grand Master of Manitoba, and Bro.
Thos. Sargant, the Most Excellent Z. of the Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Alasons of Canada. In addition to these visita-
tions by myself, many were made by R. W. Bro. Henry Rob-
ertson, Deputy Grand Master, and by the D. D. G Masters,
many of whom report having visited every lodge in their
respective Districts.
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
Lodges of instruction have been held as follows : — By the
D. D. G. M. of the Wilson District, at Ingersoll, on the 12th
May; by the D. D. G. M. of the Niagara District, at Welhnd, on
the 1 2th March, and at St. Catharines, on the 28th April;
by the D. D. G. M. of the London District, at London, on the
30th March ; by the D. D. G. M. of the Toronto District, at
Newmarkei, on the 8th of January, 1S86, and at Toronto on
the 23rd March, 1886; by the D. D. G. M. of the St. Clair
District, at Bothwell, on the 26th April, at Petrolia, on the 4th
May, also at Chatham, on the 13th May ; by the D. D. G. M.
of the Huron District, at Teeswater, on the 13th May, and at
Clinton on the i8th June; and by the D. D. G. M. of the
Ontario District at Cobourg, and at Peterboro ; all of which
were well attended.
NEW LODGES.
In accordance with the request of Grand Lodge, I issued a
dispensation to Naphtali Lodge, Tilbury Centre, in the County
of Kent, and continued the dispensations to Rodney Lodge,
Rodney, in the County of Elgin, and Keystone Lodge, Sault
Ste. Marie, Algoma.
Dispensations have also been issued for the formation of
the following Lodges, namely :— Fort William Lodge, Fort
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William, in the District of Algoma ; and Lyn Lodge, Lyn, in
the County of Leeds.
AMALGAMATION OF LODGES.
Negotiations are in progress, and will, I believe, shortly be
concluded, for the amalgamation of P'aithful Brethren Lodge,
No. 77, and King Hiram Lodge, No. 89, Lindsay ; and
Union Lodge, No. 9, and Mount Sinai Lodge, No. 280,
Napanee.
WARRANT SURRENDERED.
During the past year, Dominion Lodge, No. 213, Ridge-
way, which has not been in active working order for some
years, surrendered its warrant ; and the books, papers, and
jewels belonging to the Lodge are in the possession of the
Grand Secretary.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
I have made the following appointments of representatives,
on the recommendation and with the approval of the Grand
Masters of the Grand Lodges to which they are respectively
accredited, namely : — AL W. Bro. the Rev. Samuel Pritchard
Matheson of Winnipeg, near the Grand Lodge of Manitoba,
in place of M. W. Bro. the Hon. W. N. Kennedy, deceased ;
W. Bro. John Rennie, of Savannah, near the Grand Lodge of
Indian Territory, in place of AL W. Bro., the Rev. J. S. Mur-
row, resigned ; ^L W. Bro. John P. Jordan, of Seattle, near
the Grand Lodge of Washington Territory, in the place of M.
W. Bro. O. P. Lacey, deceased ; and the following appoint-
ment has been made, with my approval, of a representative
near this Grand Lodge, namely : — R. W. Bro. John Walsh, of
Ottawa, for the Grand Lodge of the United States of Colom-
bia, in place of M. W. Bro. A. Bernard, deceased.
SPECIAL COM.MUNICATIONS.
The following special communications were held during
the past year, namely : —
At Smith's Falls, on the 13th July, 1885, when the corner
stone of a Methodist Church was laid by R. W. Bro. Wm.
Rea, P. D. D. G. ^L
At Marmora, on the 15th July, 1885, when the cornerstone
of a new ^lasonic Hall was laid by R. W. Bro. Arthur
McGinnis, P. D. D. G. AL
At Gravenhurst, on the i6th November, 1885, when Golden
Rule Lodge, No. 409 was constituted, dedicated and conse-
crated by R. W. Bro. Robt. King, D. D. G. M.
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At Frankford, on the 29th November, 1885, when the new
lodge room of Franck Lodge No. 127 was dedicated
and consecrated by R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore, D. D.
G. M.
At Tamworth, on the i8th December, 1885, when Lome
Lodge, No. 404, was constituted, dedicated, and consecrated
by R. W. Bro. R. VV. Longmore, D. D. G. M.
At Essex Centre, on the 20th Jannary, 1886, when the new
lodge room of Central Lodge, No. 402, was dedicated and
consecrated by R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, D. D. G. M.
At Midland, on the 4th June, 1886, when the new lodge
room of Caledonian Lodge, No. 249, was dedicated and con-
secrated by R. VV. Bro. Robt. King, D. D. G. M.
At Jarvis, on the i8th June, 1886, when the corner stone
of Knox Presbyterian Church was laid by myself.
At St. Thomas, on the 24th June, 1886, when the new
lodge room of St. David's Lodge, No. 302, was dedicated and
consecrated by R. W. Bro. John Simpson, D. D. G. M.
And at Toronto, on the same day, when the new lodge room
of Orient Lodge, No. 339, was dedicated and consecrated by
myself
FINANCE
The receipts and expenditures of Grand Lodge for the year
ending 31st May, 1886, were: —
Receipts.
From Lodges $13,508 75
Interest on Investments 2,973 34
$16,482 09
Expenditure.
General Purposes $ 5.831 64
Benevolence 10,085 °o
15,916 64
Cash Capital of Grand Lodge $68,959 94
The receipts from Lodges are less by exactly $50.00 than
they were during the preceding year, but there is a falling off
in the gross expenditure also, the net gain for the year just
ended being $565.45.
BENEVOLENCE.
Besides the large amounts given by individual Masons,
which are never recorded, and by Lodges, many of whom set
aside a fixed percentage of their gross receipts to be expended
in benevolence, this Grand Lodge has dispensed during the
year ten thousand and eighty-five dollars. The pressing
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necessities of 36 brethren, 272 widows, and 41 orphans, have
been materially relieved. It is cause for regret that there are
SO many needing assistance, and cause for rejoicing that you
have the ability and the inclination to aid them. I again urge
you, brethren, to give to those who are calling for assistance
as largely as your means will permit. Several applicants for
the first time seek relief. One is eighty years of age, the
widow of a past grand officer, who has been dead for many
years ; though in straitened circumstances, she has never
before appealed to you, but with wonderful independence has
supported herself. Advanced age and failing health compel
her to make her necessities known. I refer hers, and every
other deserving case to you, confident that they will be care-
fully considered. While you are disbursing the surplus funds
of Grand Lodge among the worthy poor, who to a great
extent are dependent on your bounty, it is gratifying to know
that as Lodges and individuals the Masons of Canada have
found other channels in which to give practical proof of their
largeheartedness. It has come to my knowledge (and doubt-
less there are many similar cases) that a Lodge has adopted the
son of a deceased brother, and has determined that the
intention of the father before his death that his son should be
properly educated shall be carried out. The young man, who
gave promise of great ability, was at the time of his father's
death attending a high school, and had the Lodge not assumed
this obligation, would have had to relinquish his studies. The
lodge assumed the responsibility, and who can foretell the
result ? One thing is certain : that the Lodge assuming this
trust is composed of the right material, and is bound to
succeed.
Early in the year I received a communication from a
worthy brother, a merchant in one of our cities, stating that it
was his desire to adopt a child, and that he would prefer a
Mason's child. Having a personal acquaintance with this
brother, and a confident belief from his character and standing
that any child adopted by him would be taken to his heart as
well as to his home, and carefully reared and educated, I
forwarded his letter to the chairman of the Committee on
Benevolence, with a request that he would ascertain whether
among the orphans, who are to a certain extent the wards of
Grand Lodge, there was one of suitable age, whose guardian
would in his or her interests, consent to the adoption. After
considerable correspondence such a child was found, and has
been lawfully adopted. The home of that dear brother has in
it now a little fairy form, a blessing to himself and wife, and
as far as human foresight can determine, the support, educa-
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tion, and happiness of the little darling have been secured.
Every Lodge cannot afford to educate a deceased brother's
child, neither can every brother adopt one, but all can do
something.
It was my pleasing duty a week ago to forward to
Vancouver the sum of fifty dollars, being the donation of St.
John's Lodge No. 75, Toronto, to destitute Masons. This to
some may seem a very small amount, but if it is in proportion
to the ability to give, will be acknowledged and credited as
surely as was the widow's mite.
INFRINGEMENT OF JURISDICTION.
I regret to inform you that the jurisdiction of a sister Grand
Lodge has been infringed upon by one of our Lodges. The
case is a peculiar one, and brings up the question of the per-
petual jurisdiction of Lodges over candidates who apply for
initiation. It appears that a candidate applied to, and was
rejected by North Star Lodge, at Ashland, in the State of
Massachusetts, on the 8th May, 1884, and that on the 20th
April in the following year he made application to Doric
Lodge No. 382, Hamilton, and a month later was balloted for,
accepted and initiated. The Grand Master of Massachusetts,
to whom the Lodge at Ashland complained, has decided that
according to the Constitution of that Grand Lodge, as North
Star Lodge had not relinquished jurisdiction, the initiate was
a clandestine Mason ; that the conferring of the degrees upon
him without the consent and recommendation of the Master,
Wardens, and at least three members of Ashland Lodge, and
the approval of the Grand Master, deprives him of the right
to visit any Lodge in that jurisdiction, and all recognition as a
Mason. This Grand Lodge does not subscribe to the per-
petual jurisdiction theory, but permits the initiation of candi-
dates after a residence of one year. It does not appear that
the candidate was initiated contrary to the requirements of
our constitution as to residence, but that his petition, on the
date on which he signed it, falsely stated that he had not been
rejected by any other Lodge within twelve months. He states
that it is seven years since he first came to Canada, and during
all that time his business headquarters have been Hamilton,
but that owning real estate in Ashland, Mass., where his wife
on account of ill-health continued to reside until her death,
some three years ago, he regarded that place as his home, and
when he wished to join Masonry forwarded his petition from
Canada to that place. He states that he did not knowingly
sign a statement that more than a year had elapsed between
the date of the petitions. It is stated, that upon being in-
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formed of his rejection, he boasted that he would be a Mason,
even if he had to go to Australia to get the degrees, and that
he could be made a Mason in Canada He denies those
statements, claiming that he was entirely misunderstood ; that
his disappointment was great, and his desire to become a
Mason not lessened by his rejection, and that he stated, not
boastingly, but explanatory of his great desire, that he would
even go as far as Australia if he had assurance that his wish
would be gratified, and that he did not mean to convey the
impression that he would secure admission in spite of the
Ashland brethren. I agree with the Grand Master of Massa-
chusetts that it is to be regretted that the constitutional pro-
visions regulating rejected applicants are not uniform, and that
as between Lodges, it would prove beneficial, if when an appli-
cant comes suddenly into a community after a residence of
several years elsewhere and knocks at the door of Masor.ry,
the officers of the Lodge w-ere to seek information from the
Lodge nearest the applicant's former residence as to
the fitness of the applicant to receive the benefits of the
order. In this case, however, the initiate did not come sud-
denly into the community, but had been regarded by many
who know him in Hamilton, and who have known him for
years, as a resident. After an examination of the brother, and
at his request, I have determined to submit his case to Grand
Lodge, and have referred all the papers to the Board of
General Purposes, before whom he desires to appear.
APPEALS.
In April of last year. Brother John Harrison was charged in
King Solomon's Lodge No. 22, with being a person unfit to
retain his connection with his lodge, or with the Masonic frater-
nity, the ground of unfitness being that he was an Agnostic, a
Secularist and a Freethinker, and being such, that he held
religious views and opinions not consistent with the doctrines
and principles of Freemasonry, On this charge he was tried
and found guilty, and suspended. Having appealed against
the punishment inflicted by his Lodge, his case was considered
by the Board of General Purposes, who after reviewing the
evidence, and examining him further, and hearing him in explan-
ation, reported recommending that his suspension be removed,
and that he be restored to good standing in his Lodge. The
report was not adopted by Grand Lodge, the case being referred
to me for such further enquiry and action as I might deem
proper. I regret having to report to Grand Lodge, that the
brother has failed to convince me that his suspension ought to
be removed, and he restored to good standing in his Lodge.
58 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
I regard this case as the most important one that has ever
been considered by this grand body.
Masonry is tolerant. " Let a man's religion or mode of
worship be what it may, he is not e.xcluded from the order,
provided he believe in the Great Architect of the Universe,
and practice the sacred duties of morality." Masonry is toler-
ant, but there is no place in Masonry for the stupid atheist, or
the irreligious libertine. Masonry is tolerant, and will
never admit the right of any .man to persecute his
brother man for his opinion, but there are certain land-
marks which cannot be changed, the most important being
the belief in God, and the immortality of the soul. There can
be no doubt upon this question, for this Grand Lodge has over
and over again shown its adherence to this landmark.
In 1877, when the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother
Weller, informed Grand Lodge that on account of the Grand
Orient of France having expunged from its constitution this
landmark, he had withdrawn the credentials of our representa-
tive. Grand Lodge eniphatically declared that we could not
continue to recognize it as a Masonic body.
In 1884, seven years afterwards, Grand Master Spry, in his
address referring to the several Grand Lodges in Europe, with
whom we are not in fraternal relations, used the following
strong language : " The Grand Orient of France has changed
its constitution several times, to conform to the political, social-
istic and atheistic ideas of that country, and in 1876 severed
itself entirely from the Freemasonry of all English speaking
bodies, by striking from its constitution the clause affirming
the existence of a Supreme Being and the immortality of the
soul. The Grand Orient of Belgium and the Grand Orient of
Holland have followed the pernicious example of France, and
have struck from their constitution the clause affirming the
existence of God, the Great Architect of the Universe, and
have thus placed themselves outside the pale of legitimate
Freemasonry." Grand Lodge again expressed its adherence to
this landmark, and concurred in the strictures passed upon
these grand bodies by the Grand Master, declaring that though
Masonry was not religion, it was allied with, and could not be
divorced from it.
Again, last year, the Board of General Purposes, when
reporting upon the decisions alluded to by the Grand Master,
specially commended those relating to the confession of faith
required from candidates for admission to our order, and Grand
Lodge, by the adoption of the report, declared that, " In this
age of skepticism and unbelief, it cannot be too plainly
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asserted that the Grand Lodge of Canada will admit none
within the portals of our Lodges, nor continue the privileges ot
Freemasonry to any who do not acknowledge their belief in
God, that He has revealed His will to m^n in the volume of
the Sacred Law, which we recognize as the first of the three
great lights of Masonry, and the One to rule and govern our
faith, and that God will certainly punish vice and reward
virtue ; that men who claim a right to disbelieve, or at all
events doubt the existence of God, or to doubt that there will
be a future life of rewards and punishments, have no right to
approach our altars — no footing on the floor of our Lodges.
That it was worse than mockery to recommend the volume
of the Sacred Law to such men, or charge them to consider it
the unerring standard of truth and justice, and to regulate
their actions by the divine precepts which it contains, or to
admonish them that therein they will be taught the important
duties they owe to their God, to their neighbor, and to them-
selves."
In addition to these evidences that belief in God and the
immortality of the soul is a fundamental principle with us, I
quote from our constitution that portion of our funeral service
relating thereto : " This evergreen is an emblem of our faith in
the immortality of the soul. By it we are reminded of our
high and glorious destiny beyond the world of shadows, and
that there dwells within our tabernacle of clay an imperishable
and immortal spirit, which the grave shall never receive, and
over which death has no dominion."
Listen, my brethren. Does Bro. Harrison beHeve in "the
Great Architect of the Universe, the Almighty and Most Mer-
ciful God, in whom we live and move and have our being, the
Eternal Being, in whose holy name our convocations are
assembled ?" He says, " I believe in God, not necessarily a
personal God, but I use the term ' God ' because it is the term
generally used ; it might, however, be expressed by any other
name."
Does Bro. Harrison believe in the immortality of the soul ?
Listen ! He says, " I hope that the soul of man is immortal,
but not having any actual knowledge on the subject, I cannot
say that I believe it."
Does Bro. Harrison believe in a future life of rewards and
punishments ? He says, " I hope there is a future life of
reward and punishment, but having no actual knowledge, I
cannot say that I believe it."
Bro. Harrison says that he believes that the will of God is
revealed in the Bible, as far as it goes, but that the Bible does
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not contain the whole of (iod's revealed will, and is not appli-
cable to the intelligence of the present day, and that it is not
the unerring standard of truth and justice.
Admitting that he is an Agnostic, a Secularist, and a Free-
thinker, he defines an Agnostic as one who is honest enough
to admit that he does not know what, under the present condition
of human knowledge, is impossible to be known. That
though a Secularist, he does not believe in the secularization
of the Sabbath, and does not hold himself responsible for the
nine demands of liberalism. That though a Freethinker, he
is not an unbeliever, nor one who discards revelation. While
I would be among the first to defend Bro. Harrison from
intolerant persecution, believing, with the members of the last
year's Board of General Purposes, that he honestly holds the
views and opinions he expressed to me, still, I regard the
holding of these views as fatal to his continuance in
membership.
A suspended Mason, who does not believe in a personal
God, who cannot say that he believes in the immortality of the
soul, or in a future life of rewards and punishments, and who
believes that our first great light, the Bible, is inapplicable
to the intelligence of the present day, should not, in my
opinion, be restored to good standing in Masonry. I there-
fore deem it my duty not to interfere with the action of the
Lodge.
PEQUONGA LODGE, RAT PORTAGE.
My attention having been directed to the existence, in the
town of Rat Portage, of a Lodge holding a warrant from the
Grand Lodge of Manitoba, I opened a correspondence with
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of that Province,
pointing out that said Lodge was located in the territory which
had lately been decided to be within the Province of Ontario,
expressing the hope that, with his approval, application would
be made by the brethren composing that Lodge, for a warrant
from this Grand Lodge, and that the present warrant would
be surrendered, and requesting his good ofiices. The Grand
Master, I am glad to say, replied in the most friendly and
brotherly manner, informing me that he had laid my commun-
ication before the Board of General Purposes, and that the
following resolution had been passed : " That this Board
admits that Pequonga Lodge, No. 22, is now outside the terri-
torial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba." He at
the same time informed me that the Board expressed the
greatest fraternal good will towards this Grand Lodge, and
did not wish to do anything that would in any way mar the
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present pleasant and most satisfactory relations existing, but
did not deem it necessary to pass any furthur resolution in
view of the fact that Pequonga Lodge had drafted a petition
to be forwarded by him to this Grand Lodge.
The petition has arrived, and I regret to inform you, is not
a petition for a warrant, but for your consent to permit the
Lodge and the territory which it has heretofore had jurisdiction
over, to remain under the authority of the Grand Lodge of
Manitoba.
The reasons advanced in favor of the petition are that at
the time the warrant was issued, Rat Portage, where the lodge
is situated, was in the territory in dispute between the Gov-
ernments of Ontario and Manitoba ; that the members have
a great interest in the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, one of them
being Junior Warden of that Grand Lodge ; that the Past
Masters who at present are members of that Grand Lodge,
would on the surrender of the warrant lose their mem-
bership there, without being accorded membership in the
Grand Lodge of Canada ; that it is more convenient to trans-
act Masonic business with the Grand Secretary, at Winnipeg,
than with the Grand Secretary, at Hamilton ; that the Grand
Lodge of Manitoba permits the working of the York Work,
which the Grand Lodge of Canada does not permit ; and
that the expense would be considerable.
The request that this Grand Lodge should concede Masonic
authority over any portion of its territory to another Grand
Lodge should not be entertained. It is clearly the duty of
the brethren at Rat Portage to remove all possible cause of
contention by affiliating with the Grand Lodge of their
Province, where they have the assurance they would be heartily
•welcomed. The question of expense can be met by the
issuance of a warrant without cost to the Lodge, and conces-
sion might be made that Past Masters would be
admitted to membership in this Grand Lodge. The other
objections should not be entertained.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
I was delighted to receive intimation from the
Grand Master of Manitoba, M. W. Bro. Alfred Pearson, and
from the Past Grand Master of Illinois, M. W. Bro. Theodore
T. Gurney, of their intention to be present at this communica-
tion. Their presence reminds me of a very pleasant trip
during the pasc summer. While at the City of Winnipeg, I
had the honor of calling upon M. W. Bro. Forrest, then
Grand Master, the present Grand Master being then Deputy
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Grand Master, and our friend R. W. Bro. Scott, Grand Secre-
tary, from whom, as well as from other brethren, I received as
your representative special kindness and attention. At Chicago I
waited upon Bro. Gurney, who unfortunately was at the time
confined to his home by a serious illness. His presence to-
day restored to health is matter for congratulation, and I am
sure you join me in the hope that his great ability will still be
given to the fraternity, and that he will be long spared to con
tinue his visits to his Canadian brethren.
REDISTRIBUTION OF DISTRICTS.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Board of
General Purposes adopted by Grand Lodge, the question of
the rearrangement or re-distribution of Districts, was referred
by me to the members of the Committee on the Condition of
Masonry, with R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, of London, added.
Before the committee had completed its labors one of the
members, R. W. Bro. Robert Ramsay, died, thus creating a
vacancy on the committee and on the Board of General Pur-
poses. I appointed in his place R. \V. Bro. K. Plant, of
Ottawa.
The report, which has been been printed and distributed to
the Lodges by the Grand Secretary, will be presented to you,
and, as agreed to at last session, wall be dealt with during this
communication.
I am personally aware of the great pains taken by the mem-
bers of this committee to gather information and ascertain
the views of Lodges and brethren. Circular letters were
issued to the District Deputy Grand Masters and their pre-
decessors, to all the members of the Board, and other mem-
bers of Grand Lodge, and to the Worshipful Master of every
Lodge in the jurisdiction, from whom many suggestions were
received. I am sure that you will all agres that the labor of
the committee has been enormous, and that its members are
deserving of the highest pr.nise for the time and attention
given to this important subject. The report is an admirable
one, and I bespeak for it your most serious consideration.
REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
As requested by motion duly carried at the last meeting of
Grand Lodge, I appointed a committee composed of M. W.
Bros. Daniel Spry and Otto Klotz, and R. W, Bro. Henry
Robertson, to revise the Constitution. You are already aware
of the result. The report having been printed and distributed,
is in itself the proof of the indefatigable labor of its members.
Instead of revising the one now in ^force, the committee
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inform you that they determined upon a plan for a new Con-
stitution, and you cannot too strongly mark your approbation
of the attention given to this important subject by the com-
mittee. The alterations proposed are important, involving a
change in the name of the Grand Lodge, in its elective officers,
and in the composition of the members of the Board of
General Purposes, and defining the powers and prerogatives of
the Grand Master, and the powers and duties of the District
Deputy Grand Masters. Many new provisions are added, and
old ones altered and eliminated ; all of which I advise you to
seriously consider during the coming year, so that when, at the
next communication, they come before you for adoption, you will
be able to bring to their consideration your matured judgment.
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION.
I have received from Bro. M. Morris, 13 Cameron Street,
Toronto, a letter praying that his suspension for unmasonic con-
duct be removed. Bro. Morris was one of those suspended for
being connected with the so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario.
In his letter he says : " I soon saw the folly of my action, and
for some years have withdrawn from the movement. I will
not attempt to justify myself. And I am puzzled now to think
how I ever allowed myself to be persuaded to join in a move-
ment which, in my heart, I condemned." The applicant is an
old Mason, having been made in Antiquity Lodge, Montreal,
twenty-seven years ago. A reference to the proceedings of 1876
shows that he was suspended by edict of Grand Master J. K.
Kerr, and his case with others referred to a commission, the
members of which were R. W. Bros. T- E. Harding, T. C.
^L'lcnabb and Chauncey Bennett, who reported recommending
that the suspension of Bro. ?^Iorris, and four others, be con-
tinued for one year. Owing to the circumstance, that he
continued his connection with the spurious body, his suspen-
sion has never been removed. Having, in addition to the
letter referred to, expressed to me deep contrition for his con-
duct, and given assurance that if restored he will ever continue
loyal to this Grand Lodge, I recommend that his suspension
be removed, and that he be restored to the status of an unaf-
filiated Mason in good standing.
CARDINAL TASCHEREAU'S MANDEMENT.
I have been in some doubt whether or not I ought to notice
a document recently made public by an eminent and venerable
dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec. Masonry
does not need defense against ordinary assailants, but the
document in question is so unjust, its statements are so un-
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warranted by facts, and its author occupies so high a position,
that, after mature consideration, I have concluded that I
should not let it pass in silence. Though promulgated by
His Eminence, Cardinal Taschereau, the paper was adopted
by all the Roman Catholic bishops of Quebec ; and I believe
that the portion referring to Masonry had the sanction of the
Sovereign Pontiff. Among other things, it says that the
Masonic body is " a society of irreligious men, banded together
under an organization and by horrible oaths, under the secret
guidance of invisible leaders, for the purpose of making war
upon the Church and upon society, and for resuscitating
paganism, under the specious pretext of establishing liberty,
equality and fraternity throughout the world."
You, brethren, do not need to be told that this characteri-
zation of Masonry is cruelly unjust. That we might not
appear in the eyes of the world to assent for a moment to such
injurious and unwarranted assertions, I have thought it my
duty, not with any desire to enter into controversy, but wish-
ing simply to protest against the wrong done our Order, to say
that the aims and teaching of Masonry are pure and peace-
able. We place the word of God before the neophyte. We
ask him to accept it as his guide, to reverence it as the sure
revelation of Divine will, to seek its counsel, and to obey its
precepts. Tolerant of other men's views, we demand that all
Masons shall profess faith in the Supreme Being, in the
immortality of the soul, and in a state of future rewards and
punishments. Our counsels tend to peace, brotherly love and
charity. To aid the widow and the orphan, to succor those in
distress, to help those who need counsel or assistance — these
are our duties.
We give respect and obedience to the constituted authori-
ties, strive to promote order, and love our most gracious Sov-
ereign. The best and the greatest of men have been Masons.
The illustrious heir to the British throne is the Grand Master
of the United Grand Lodge of England, and men, the fore-
most in arts, in literature, in arms, in the state, and in the
church, are his brethren and ours.
I dare not say that a bad man may not be a Mason, but I
am very bold in saying that a good Mason cannot be a bad
man. I regret that Cardinal Taschereau should have been so
ill informed respecting Masonry, as to prepare and publish the
document in question.
CONCLUSION.
Brethren : Two years ago you entrusted to my hand the
gavel, emblem of power, receiving frond me a solemn promise
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that I would in all things conscientiously discharge the im-
portant duties of chief ruler in the Craft, and Grand Master of
this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. The time approaches
when I shall restore it to you ; but before doing so, I desire
gratefully to acknowledge my indebtedness to the officers of
Grand Lodge, to all of whom I am under deep obligation for
assistance and advice given whenever called for, and I
especially name in this connection Right Worshipful Brothers
Henry Robertson, Deputy Grand Master, and J. J. Mason,
Grand Secretary ; but not only to the officers do I express my
gratitude, but to every member of this Grand Lodge, and to
every Mason throughout the jurisdiction. The honor con-
ferred upon me last year, when by an almost unanimous vote
you expressed renewed confidence in me, will never be for-
gotten, I have to the best of my ability conducted the affairs
of this Grand Lodge. The labor has been great, but I am
far more than recompensed in the knowledge that when my
successor shall have been elected and installed, and enters
upon the duties of his ofifice, I will retire secure in the affec-
tion and esteem of my brethren.
HUGH MURRAY,
Gra?id Master.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the address of the W. M. the Grand Master be re-
ferred to the Board of General Purposes to repdrt thereon.
REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded
by R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore, and
Resolved, — That the reports from the various District Deputy Grand
Masters be received, considered as read, and referred to the Board of
General Purposes.
ST. CLAIR DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Gratid Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the honor
to submit my report for the Masonic year 1 885-1 886, on the
condition of Masonry in the St. Clair District.
My District, as you will see from the report on the re-distribu-
tion of Districts, is a very large one, comprising 31 Lodges
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scattered over a large area of country. Although suffering
from ill health since September last, and having long distances
to travel, I am pleased to say that I have visited all of the
Lodges once and six of them a second time. In September last
the (irand Secretary forwarded me the dispensation for Naphtali
Lodge at Tillniry Centre, which was opened on Sept. 22nd.
The Brethren have a very nice and comfortable hall, hand-
somely furnished. I feel satisfied from the energy and
perseverance of the officers appointed by the Grand Master,
that this Lodge will give a good account of itself. On the
19th of January last I took occasion to visit this Lodge a
second time, and conferred the third degree on two Candidates.
I had the pleasure of installing the officers of nine Lodges in
my District, and I believe that in every case the officers will
do themselves credit in their respective positions. I had the
pleasure of dedicating a beautiful new Masonic Hall at Essex
Centre, and installing the officers of Central Lodge, No. 402,
on Jany. 20th, and was ably assisted by R. VV. Bro. E. Allworth,
P. D. D. G. M., and other brethren from the neighbouring
Lodges. A very large number were present on this occasion.
This Lodge has one of the finest halls in the District, I also
dedicated the Masonic Halls of Leamington Lodge, No. 290,
and of Leopold Lodge, No. 397. On the 24th and 25th of
March I visited Windsor Lodge, No. 403, and Great Western
Lodge, No. 47, where I received a most fraternal welcome,
and I assure you that the brethren of Windsor will extend the
same fraternal greeting to all the brethren attending Grand
Lodge there in July. •! had the pleasure of meeting R. W.
Bro. Mason, Grand Secretary, on this occasion. I was also
pleased to meet a large number of brethren from Detroit,
showing the friendly and fraternal feeling that exists between
us as Masons although under different governments.
On the occasion of my second visit to Bothwell on April
1 6th, I held a Lodge of instruction, especially for the benefit
of this Lodge, w^hich, I am sorry to say, has not been working
well for some time. In this I was ably assisted by the brethren
of Florence Lodge, No. 390, who kindly exemplified the v.-ork
in the three degrees, it being done very correctly. I may be
permitted to indulge the hope that after the meeting of Grand
Lodge, Bothwell Lodge will be placed on a better footing than
at present, by being restored to its former standing. At one
time this was one of the best working Lodges in the St. Clair
District. I also held a Lodge of instruction in the Town of
Petrolia on May 4th, the Lodges to the north of the District
being well represented. The first andP second degrees w^ere
exemplified in the afternoon and the third degree in the
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evening. The brethren who exempHfied the different degrees
did the work very correctly. This was the largest Masonic
meeting ever held in Petrolia. I was much pleased to have pres-
ent with us Bro. the Rev. W. Henderson, District Chaplain, and
Bros. Beamer and Hayhurst. I also held a Lodge of instruc-
tion in the town of Chatham on May 13th, where I had the
pleasure of meeting the Most Worshipful the Grand Master,
who received a very friendly greeting from the brethren of
Chatham. The southern portion of the District was well
represented, a large number being present from Windsor and
many other places. The first and second degrees were exempli-
fied in the afternoon and the third degree in the evening. The
brethren who kindly exemplified the work did it very correctly.
Before the Lodge closed the ^L W. the Grand Master addressed
the brethren, complimenting them on the able and correct man-
ner in which the work was performed, and giving explanations on
different portions of the work. I granted a number of dis-
pensations to Lodges to appear clothed as Masons to attend
Divine Service and for other purposes, and the fees for the
same have been duly accounted for.
In obedience to the command of the Great Architect of the
universe, many of our esteemed brethren have been called from
labor to rest. The number that have been reported to me are the
following, namely : W. Bro. J. Elias Durham, P. M. of Petrolia
Lodge, No. 194, and Secretar)- at the time of his death and
for several years previous. Died July 6th, 1885. In Bro.
Durham we have lost a good citizen, a good Mason, and his
place cannot be easily filled.
Bro. E. H. Coryell, a member of Petrolia Lodge, No. 194,
who was a very enthusiastic Mason and a good citizen, died
Aug. 24th, 1885.
Bro. John Watson, a member of Great Western Lodge, No.
47, died Oct. 12th, 1885.
Bro. W. J. S. Holwell, S. W. of Parvaim Lodge, No. 395,
died Dec. 25th, 1885.
Bro. Henry Pye, Treasurer of Burns Lodge, No. 153,
died June 5th, 1886.
Bro. Robert Murray, a member of Pnyx Lodge, No. 312,
died June 15th, 1886.
I am pleased to report that no complaints of a serious
nature have been brought before me. Some few complaints
of a trifling nature have come to my notice, and when I had
an opportunity to talk to the brethern I succeeded in effecting
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an amicable settlement. If tjrcthrcn would try and i)ractice
those excellent precejjts which Masonry teaches us, they would
be more careful and not carry those trifling matters into the
Lodges and make it unpleasant to others as well as themselves.
However, I am pleased to say that peace and harmony prevail
throughout the St. Clair District.
In examining the Lodge Books during my official visits, I
found them fairly kept, and most of the Lodges supplied with
the necessary books. In many Lodges I have found that
large amounts of unpaid dues are on their books. I have
urged on the Masters the necessity of collecting the dues
closely and promptly I have found that Lodges that will not
allow any of their members to get in arrears more than eigh-
teen months or two years, without suspending them, are in a
prosperous condition, with money in the treasury and a good
attendance at their Lodge meetings, while those who do not,
have little money and small attendance.
Among the Lodges of my District the opinion seems to
prevail that the Grand Lodge dues should be reduced. I
think, considering the large amount in the treasury of the
Grand Lodge, that if the dues were reduced from 50 to 25
cents yearly, and the Lodges were to form a fund with the
other 25 cents per member, they would have the means of
supplying the wants of any destitute brother, or the widows or
orphans of brethren of whom there are some amongst us. As
the matter now stands these wants are in a great many cases
supplied by private subscriptions.
While holding the Lodges of instructions above referred to,
and on my official visits, I endeavoured to correct any errors
that I observed, as well as to point out and explain all those
corrections which were made in the work.
I take this opportunity of thanking R. W. Bro. Mason, Grand
Secretary, for his promptness and courtesy in answering all
communications and giving his advice whenever required.
I also thank M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, for his kindness in
giving his opinions so promptly on several parts of the work.
In conclusion I desire to express my sincere thanks to the
brethren of each and every Lodge in the St. Clair District for
the many acts of kindness I received during my official visits,
and for the liberal and generous manner they contributed
towards my travelling expenses and personal comfort. Es-
pecially to R. W. Bros. T. C. Macnab of Chatham, E. AUworth
of Kingsville, W. F. Miller of Walkerville, and W. Bro. J. A.
C. Anderson of Ridgetown, for assistance rendered and
attention show-n while visiting the Lodges in their respective
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localities. I assure you that I have spent one of the pleasantest
years of my life amongst the brethren of the St. Clair District.
I hope that the same peace and prosperity that have marked
the St. Clair District in the past will continue in the future.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted.
John Sinclair,
Petrolia, July 3rd, 1S86. D. D. G. M., St. Clair District.
LONDON DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers a?id Metn-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. &> A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with the requirements of the constitution of Grand Lodge, I
beg to submit my report on the condition of Masonry in the
London District.
This District comprises forty warranted Lodges, and one
working U. D. Each of these Lodges I have visited oliicially
during my term of office, and instructed the officers and mem-
bers in the work and the routine of the degrees authorized by
the Grand Lodge These instructions have been thankfully
received by the officers and members upon every occasion,
their whole desire being to get the correct work, to know it
properly, and to render it effectively.
In making my official visits, I find that a large majority of
the Lodges in the District are in a very prosperous condition,
presided over by bright, enthusiastic Masons— men well
skilled in the work, and who have the interest and well-being
of their respective Lodges at heart, and who appear thoroughly
to understand the duties of their office.
I also find a number of Lodges in the District in a very
unhealthy condition ; the attendance is poor, and the officers,
as a general lule, are very imperfect in the work, and I am
sorry to say that they attribute their lack of knowledge to the
fact that they have never received an official visit from a D. D.
G. M. for a number of years to instruct them in the correct
work. In proof of this statement I find that five Lodges in
the District have never received an official visit from a D. D.
G. M. for a period of five years, four Lodges for a period of
six years, one Lodge for a period of seven years, two Lodges
for a period of eight years, and one Lodge for a period of
ten years. Now I hold that sucli neglect is wrong and ought
to be guarded against as much as possible, because if allowed
to go on unchecked, it will not only damage the order and
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prevent a uniformity in the work, but it will eventually be the
means of striking the death blow to several Lodges in the
District. The redistribution of the Districts is a step in the
right direction, and if adopted by the Grand Lodge, will tend
to remedy this evil to a certain extent. It meets with my
hearty approval, but it is not sufficient to effect a perfect cure.
I therefore recommend that some scheme be devised by
Grand Lodge to prevent such neglect in the future, in fact,
duty and the well being of the Order demand it. I admit
that this is pretty strong language to use, but nevertheless it is
true, and if we are sincere in our profession, and love free-
masonry for its own inherent graces, and not for the glamour
of its idle show, great name, stately rank, and glittering
decorations, we shall rejoice to be at once reminded of our
higher duties and warned against passing imperfections. The
truest of all philosophers, is he who seeks not to please but to
instruct, not to gratify but to edify, and he is the soundest of
Masonic teachers, in my humble opinion, who does not wink
at what is wrong, but speaks out clearly, freely, manfully,
honestly, face to face, and heart to heart, for the well being of
our common order, and the elevation of an honorable
brotherhood.
For the good of the order I deemed it my duty to impress
upon the officers and members of every Lodge in the District,
the necessity of a strict adherence to the constitution as laid
down by Grand Lodge, for the government of Masons m the
election of Masters and Wardens of Lodges ; that all prefer-
ment among Masons should be grounded upon real worth and
personal merit only ; and that every Master elect should be
presented to a board of installed Masters for examination as
to his proficiency in the work, prior to his installation into the
chair of the Lodge. This is the only way in which we can
ever expect to have bright Masons, able and efficient workmen,
and a perfect uniformity in the work.
Although the black ball has been used freely, the increase
in members has been considerable during the year, and the
quality of the material admitted proves that the brethren
have acted judiciously in the exercise of their rights in the
use of the ballot, so that none but good men and true men
may gain admission into all the rights and privileges of our
time honored institution.
Financially I find that most of the Lodges in the District
are in a very prosperous condition. I also find the books well
kept, but I am sorry to say that the amount of dues out-
standing is very great, and if not collected soon must ultimately
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result in the suspension of many useful members to the craft,
which is much to be regretted.
I have granted during the year two dispensations to appear
in Masonic clothing, one to Euclid Lodge, No. 366, Strathroy,
to attend Divine Service, and one to St. John's Lodge, No.
20, London, for the city Lodges to attend Divine Service, in
St.' Paul's Cathedral, on the a ternoon of St. John's day,
Sunday, Dec. 27th, upon which occasion an able sermon was
preached by the Bishop of Huron, appropriate to the
occasion.
During the year I have installed the officers of the following
Lodges : St. John's, No. 20, St. George's, No. 64, Tuscan,
No. 195, St. John's, No. 209a, Union, No. 380, all of London.
I was very ably assisted upon this occasion by R. W. Bros.
Hungerford and Dewar.
I also installed the officers of Doric Lodge, No. 289, Lobo ;
Delaware Valley Lodge, No. 358, Delaware; St. John's Lodge,
No. Si, Mount Brydges ; Belmont Lodge, No. 190, Belmont;
and found the newly installed Masters well skilled in the work.
On the 24th of June last, at the request of the Most
Worshipful the Grand Master, I visited St. David's Lodge, No.
302 St. Thomas, and assisted by R. W. Bro. McKay, P.D.D.
G.M., of the District, V. W. Bro. Hess, W. Bros. Butler, Stubbs,
arid others, I consecrated and dedicated their new Hall, accord-
ing to ancient custom. I also installed the officers of the
Lodge on the same evening.
The members of St. David's Lodge have reason to feel
proud of their new Hall, which, for artistic design and con-
venience in all its parts, is second to none in the District, with
the exception of the Masonic Hall in the city of London, and
I earnestly pray that T. G. A. O. T. U. may be most graciously
pleased to spare them long life and health and strength to
meet in their new Hall, month after month, and year after
year, to work, and to instruct and improve themselves 'in the
mysteries of our ancient science.
At the regular meeting of St. John's Lodge, No. 209^,
London, held on the loth of December last, the Lodge was
honored by the presence of M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, G. M.,
R W Bro. J. J. Mason, G. S., R. W. Bro. Donald McPhie,
D. D. G. M. of Hamilton District, R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler,
D. D. G. M. of Wilson District, R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, D.
D. G. M. of St. Clair District, R. W. Bro. Hungerford and
other Grand Lodge officers. The attendance from all parts of
the District was large, there being about two hundred present,
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for whose edification an exemplification of the third degree
in the Irish work was given by W. Bro. Alex. McDonald,
Master of the Lodge, after which the M. VV. the Grand Master
and other Grand Lodge officers expressed themselves as being
much pleased with the work, and congratulated the W. Master
and other officers on the very able and efficient manner in
which it had been performed. At the close of the Lodge
business, an adjournment was made to the banquetting hall,
where a lunch was served by the members of the Lodge, fol-
lowed by toast and song appropriate to the occasion. The
whole affair was not only pleasing but instructive, and will be
long remembered by those who were present. This Lodge is
in a very prosperous condition at the present time, having
initiated 23 candidates during the year, passed 19, and raised
1 1 to the sublime degree of Masonry.
On the 30th of March last I held a general Lodge of In-
struction in the Masonic Hall, London, which was well
attended, there being representatives trom nearly every Lodge
in the District. It was also honored by the presence of R.
W. Bro. J. J. Mason, Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. J. C. Heg-
ler, D. D. G. M. of Wilson District, R. W. Bro. John Sinclair,
D. D. G. M. of St. Clair District, R. W. Bro. Jamieson, P.
D. D. G. M., R. VV. Bros. Dewar, Hungerford and McGloghlon.
The three degrees were exemplified in a very able manner
by W. Bros. Dale, Brener and Peice, after which several
important questions were very ably discussed, and proper
rulings given by R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason and other Grand
Lodge officers. At the close of the meeting the Grand Lodge
officers and brethren present were invited by the officers and
members of St. John's Lodge, No. 20, to adjourn to the City
Hotel, where a supper had been prepared. After supper the
brethren enjoyed themselves for a short time in toast and
song and social intercourse, one with another, and parted at
a seasonable hour, highly pleased with the evening's proceed-
ings. I take this opportunity of thanking the members of St.
John's Lodge, No. 20, for the many acts of kindness, consid-
eration and support which I have received from them during
my term of office as D. D. G. M., also for the kind and
hospitable manner in which they entertained the Grand officers
and other brethren present at the Lodge of Instruction.
On the 26th of August last I received a communication
from the M. W. the Grand Master, requesting me to inquire
into three complaints against Lodges, charging them with
invasion of jurisdiction. I visited these Lodges, inquired into
the circumstances, and found that they were guilty of the
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charge preferred against them. I ordered them to pay over
the initiation fee, less Grand Lodge registration fees and the
fees for Grand Lodge certificate to the Lodge making the
complaint, which order has been complied with.
On the 19th Nov. last I also received a communication
from the M. \V. the Grand Master, enclosing a letter from W.
Bro. Butler, W. M., of Elgin Lodge, No. 349, St. Thomas,
charging the Lodge with disobedience and requesting me to
visit the Lodge and endeavour to set matters right. I did so
and I am happy to say that I succeeded in having the whole
trouble amicably settled.
On the 4th of Dec. last I received another communication
from the ^L W^ the Grand ^Lister, enclosing a complaint
from Bro. Patrick, of Henderson Lodge, No. 388, Ilderton,
charging W. Bro. Hodgins, the I. P. Master of the Lodge
with uumasonic conduct, and requesting me to investigate and
report. I visited the Lodge and investigated the whole matter,
and reported to the M. W. the Grand Master for his decision.
In conclusion I beg leave to return my grateful and heart-
felt thanks to the brethren who elected me to the high and
honorable ofifice which I now hold. I assure you brethren
that I deem it no small honor to be D. D. G. M. of the
London District, and I have ever done my utmost to maintain
the dignity of the office and prove myself adequate to the
charge committed to my care. If I have succeeded in doing
so, then the object which I had in view has been accomplished,
and if I have not succeded in doing so, I have at least the
satisfaction of knowing that I have done all that I possibly
could, so far as my abilities would allow me, to help on the
great and glorious work for which we are banded together as
freemasons. I also thank the ofificers and members of the
different Lodges in the District for the many acts of kindness
and unvarying courtesy which I have received from them,
while making my ofificial visits to their respective Lodges.
I have also to acknowledge with many thanks the promptness
with which the Grand Secretary attended to my communications
and enquiries during my term of office, and to whom I am
under many obligations.
All of which is fraternally submitted,
John Simpson,
London, 5th July, 1S86. D. D, G. M. London District.
74 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
WILSON DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and Metnbers of
the Grafid Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — At this, the close
of the official year, and as required by our Constitution, I
have much pleasure in presenting the annual report as to the
condition of Masonry in this District.
When I was so kindly elected by the unanimous choice of
the delegates attending at the last regular communication of
the Grand Lodge, I felt indeed grateful to the brethren for
the honor thus conferred on me, and although sensible of the
onerous duties of the office, I did not think they would occupy
so much of my time, and notwithstanding I have done my
utmost to faithfully discharge them, I regret that a combina-
tion of circumstances beyond my control have prevented my
visiting all the Lodges in the jurisdiction. There are
twenty-seven Lodges in this District and I have officially
visited twenty-one of them, and when it is remembered that
many of them are inaccessible by rail and meet on the same
evenings, I trust I may be pardoned for not reaching the
other six, although I would have gladly done so had it been
at all possible.
There are according to the latest returns, about 1,250
Masons connected with the Lodges in the District, though a
large number of them are resident without the jurisdiction,
and during my official visits I have had the pleasure of
meeting something over 800 brethren, which I think may be
regarded as a fair indication of the interest that is taken in
the order by the craftsmen in the jurisdiction.
As was impressed on all the D. D. G? M's at the last
meeting of Grand Lodge, I have in every way possible en-
deavored to instruct the brethren as to the various changes in the
work as exemplified at the Lodge of Instruction held under
the direction of the M. W. the Grand Master at Hamilton at
the close of the Grand Lodge, and I think that all or at least
the most of these changes and alterations have been embodied
in the work generally throughout the District by the present
officers.
In the whole of the Lodges I have visited, with one or two
exceptions, there appears to be the most lively interest taken
in the work by the officers and members, and I have noticed
in many Lodges that a spirit of emulation appears to stimu-
late them to a wholsesome rivalry with each other in the
attainment of greater proficiency in the work. This spirit I
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attribute at least partially, to the fact that I have encouraged
the members of each Lodge to embrace every possible oppor-
tunity they may have of visiting other Lodges, and in this way,
new points in the working or principles in the practice are
picked up and perhaps discussed, so that besides the social
benefits that flow from such a friendly intercourse, I believe
there is nothing that tends more to beget that uniformity so
much to be desired throughout the jurisdiction than the
mutual visiting of brethren among different Lodges.
I notice that if the report of the committee on redistribu-
tion of Districts is adopted, that this District will lose four of
her most flourishing and prosperous Lodges, viz.: Brant, No.
45, Doric, No. 121, of Brantford, St. George, No. 243, of
St. George, and King Solomon, No. 394, of Thamesford.
While I am glad that the number of the Lodges in the District
is about to be lessened, I am sorry that the "prmiing
knife " has been applied in these directions because we
cannoc but acknowledge that the removal of these Lodges will
be a great loss to the importance and influence of the District,
and if the report is adopted, which I suppose it is fair to
assume it will be, I am sure the brethren who remain will
join me in regretting that the strong social tie that has ever
characterized the members in this District is about to be
severed by such a division, inasmuch as we cannot hope to
retain so closely our social relationship as we have hitherto
done in our labors and our festivities.
I am proud to say that there has not been a solitary com-
plaint or appeal made to me on behalf either of a member
or of a Lodge during the year, so that I may say, that as far
as I am aware the utmost harmony exists among the Lodges
in the District.
• I regret that one Lodge which some time ago was in a most
flourishing condition, has, owing to the removal of members
and from other causes, dwindled down so that no meetings
have been held for some time. I visited this Lodge and the
members agreed to take steps to have it removed to another
part of the District, and certain negotiations have taken place
toward that end, and I trust that arrangements may soon be
perfected to place the Lodge again in a satisfactory working
condition.
I held one Lodge of Instruction at Ingersoll on the 12th
of May last, at which we had the presence of the ever popu-
lar Grand Secretary, J. J. Mason, R. W. Bro. Simpson, D. D.
G. M., of London District, and other distinguished brethren.
The work of the ist degree was exemplified by W. Bro.
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Underwood and the officers of King Hiram Lodge. The
2nd degree was conferred by W. Bro. John Kerr and the
officers of St. John's Lodge, and the 3rd degree by W. Bro.
L Secord of Brantford and the officers of St. John's and
King Hiram Lodges. The whole of the work ^was excep-
tionally well done, and called forth encomiums from the
Grand Secretary and others who were in attendance.
The Lodge of Instruction was well attended, and I felt
gratified that the District was so largely represented, and trust
that the work that was exemplified and the discussion that
took place may be productive of good as tending toward a
greater degree of uniformity throughout the District. In the
evening at the close of the Lodge of Instruction, a conver-
sazione was held under the auspices of the two Lodges here,
at which we had the honor of the company of the M. W. the
Grand Master, M. VV. Bro. Otto Klotz, P. G. M., R. W. Bro.
J. J. Mason, Grand Secretary, R. W. Bros. Ashton and Ken-
nedy, P. D. D. G. M's., and other prominent brethren from
a distance.
I have granted dispensations on several occasions for
brethren to appear clothed as Masons, and have every reason
to believe that everything has been done " decently and in
order," and in such a way as to reflect credit on our order.
In conclusion I have to thank the brethren throughout the
jurisdiction for the uniform kindness and hearty good will that
has been extended to me during the year, and I feel that the
many favors shown me by all the craft in the District have
been but poorly merited, even by my best endeavors faith-
fully to discharge the very onerous and important duties
devolving upon me as District Deputy Grand Master.
Fraternally submitted,
J. C. Hegler,
Ingersoll, 25th June, 1S86. D. D. G. M., Wilson District.
HURON DISTRICT.
To the Mast Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand
Lodge of A. F. q:-' A. M. of Canada.
Mosr Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In presenting
this, my second report on the condition of Masonry in Huron
District, I am pleased to say that harmony prevails, and that
with few exceptions the Lodges throughout the District are in
a prosperous condition. I have to regret that I have not been
able to visit all the Lodges in the District, but, being m receipt
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of the monthly notices of meetings, I have been able to keep
myself pretty well posted as to the work being done by them.
There has been no case of complaint throughout the District
this year, with the exception of the appeal from my decision ren-
dered last year in the matter of Wilson versus Sweetman, of
Fordwich Lodge, No. 331. In accordance with the instruc-
tions received from the Grand Secretary, at my earliest
convenience I notified all the brethren interested, that I
would hold a new trial at Fordwich, on the eleventh of May.
On my arrival there I found a very large number of the
brethren of Fordwich Lodge assembled, together with W. Bro.
R. Dowling, who appeared on behalf of W. Bro. Sweetman, who
is a resident of Chicago and could not be present at the trial.
I then learned that W. Bro. ^Vilson was too ill to attend, and
at the request of W. Bro. Dowling I took W. Bro. S. Brown
and went to W. Bro. Wilson's residence in order that he might
have an opportunity of stating his grounds of appeal and to
receive from him any further evidence he might wish to sub-
mit, but to my surprise he had no other evidence to oifer than
that already put in at the former trial. On my return to the
Lodge room I informed W. Bro. Dowling of the position of
affairs and dismissed the charge, of which fact I have already
sent a full report to the Grand Secretary
I have had the pleasure of holding two Lodges of Instruc-
tion during the year; the first one being at Teeswater on the
thirteenth of May, at which there was a very large and
enthusiastic gathering of the craft. The first degree was
exemplified by W. Bro. Brumpton of Fordwich Lodge, the
second by Bro. Pennington of Teeswater, and the third by
W. Bro. H. B. O'Connor of the same place, who is the oldest
Mason I have had the pleasure of meeting, being over half
a century a member, and full of zeal for the prosperity of the
craft in general and his Lodge in particular. May the G. A. O.
T. U. deal gently with him, is the earnest prayer of his friend
and brother. A great deal of interest was taken by the
brethren present, who were anxious to do their work well and
correctly. A pleasant, and I trust a very profitable time was
spent.
The second was held at Clinton on the eighteenth of Tune,
at which there was a fair representation of visiting brethren.
The first degree was exemplified by W. Bro. White of Tudor
Lodge, the second by W. Bro. Ouimette of Blyth Lodge, and
the third by W. Bro. Duff of Britannia Lodge, and V. W. Bro.
Moran of Tecumseh Lodge. The work was admirably exem-
plified.
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In resigning my trust to the Grand Lodge at the close of
this, my second year, I desire to* express my warmest thanks to
the brethren of the District for the truly fraternal manner in
which theyhaveinvariablyreceivedme,and I wish to assure them
that I shall always remember with pleasure the many friendly
greetings and the high honor they have conferred on me.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
D. S. Rupert,
St. Mary's, July 6th, 1886. D. D. G. M., Huron District.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
To the M. W. the Grafid Master, Officers and Members of the
Gra?id Lodge A. F. &= A. M. of Canada.
M. W. Sir and Brethren, — It gives me much satisfaction
to take a retrospect of the Masonic year just closing in this
District, bringing back to my mind, as it does, so many pleasant
meetings, kindly welcomes and happy brotherly associations.
I have found no difficulty in visiting all the Lodges in the
District, and have invariably found the brethren anxious to
promote the interests of the Craft, and to derive help and
strength from the inculcation of its sterling principles and the
contemplation of its splendid tenets and teachings. I am
perfectly satisfied that the Order is quietly but vigorously
doing great and good work.
There is everywhere laudible anxiety to have the ceremonies
and work as perfect as possible, but in some Lodges it is with
difficulty that this can be thoroughly attamed, and I would
beg to suggest that Grand Lodge should take the utmost care
that each Lodge be amply provided with the means to so
desirable an end.
The hand of the " grim implacable foe " has been amongst
us during the year. The " inevitable destiny " has had to be
met.
The care and brotherly love of the brethren have not been
wanting to soothe afflictions, as far as possible, in the
hour of distress and need.
A few dispensations have been granted to permit brethren
to appear in Regalia outside the Lodge, but none of sufficient
moment to be enumerated here.
Nothing has occurred during the year either to disturb or
to unduly stimulate the steady, onward march of those invalu-
able principles to which we adhere.
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In fine, it is my pleasing duty to report the Craft prosperous,
increasing in strength, and Harmony prevalent throughout.
Fraternally submitted,
Adam Cranston,
Gait, 30th June, 1886. D. D. G. M. Wellington District.
HAMILTON DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. c^ A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with the requirements of the constitution of Grand Lodge, I
have the honor to submit this my first annual report on the
condition of Masonry in the Hamilton District.
There are, as you are no doubt well aware, i8 Lodges in
this District.
During the year I have visited officially every Lodge, and
generally I have found the Lodge rooms and the furniture
comfortable and appropriate for the proper exemplification of
the beautiful work of our order, which, in almost every case,
is carried out. in strict conformity to that laid down by this
Grand Lodge.
Owing to the work being exemplified so fully on Thursday
evening, the 9th day of July, 1885, at the close of our last
Annual Communication, I did not consider it necessary for
the past year to hold any Lodges of Instruction throughout
the District, but rather to visit each Lodge separately, as I
have done, and there inspect the work in each Lodge and then
impart the required instruction where necessary, so that every
Lodge may be properly inspected and instructed, as also to
bring before the members of each Lodge their duties and
obligations, which if properly carried out will fit them for their
duties in life, and make them better able to discharge those to
their fellowmen.
In this District from the best information I have been able
to obtain. I am led to believe that the true spirit of Masonry
exists, and as an evidence of this I am pleased to state not one
complaint has been laid before me during the past year, but
peace, love and harmony reign.
The average attendance of the members of the Lodges
throughout the District has been most gratifying, and the
financial condition of the Lodges generally is quite satisfac-
tory. In many cases, the Lodges ow^n the buildings occupied
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by them, which speaks well for the care and attention mani-
fested by the officers and members of those Lodges.
I am happy to say that every Lodge in this District, except
one, viz.: Dufferin Lodge, No. 2yi, has made its returns
for the year ending 31st May, 1886, and from the previous
good record of this Lodge, which had the sum of $2.00 to its
credit when last returns were made, I am led to believe that
the returns will yet be made before we meet in Annual Com-
munication.
In all my visits to the Lodges throughout the District I
have been most cordially received, and with all the honors
due me as the representative of the Grand Master, Slight
irregularities have occurred in a few of the Lodges I have
visited, among some of the ofificers as to the proper rendering
of the work, and in future, when convenient. Lodges of In-
struction should be held to insure perfect uniformity in the
work.
On the festival of St. John the Evangelist, 1885, I had the
pleasure of installing the officers of the following Lodges :
Strict Observance Lodge, No. 27,
St. John's " " 40,
Acacia " " 61,
Temple " " 324,
when I was ably assisted by R. W, Bro. Gavin Stewart, P. D.
D. G. M., V. W. Bro. C R. Smith, W. Bros. F. F. Dalley,
J. Malloy, C. W. Mulligan and Colin Munro, together with
other prominent members, and a large number of brethren.
On the festival of St. John the" Baptist, 1886, it was also my
pleasing duty to install the ofificers of
Barton Lodge, No. 6, Hamilton,
Doric " " 382,
On this interesting occasion I was supported bv R. W, Bro.
Gavin Stewart, P. D. D. G. M., V. W. Bro. C. R. Smith and
George Russell, W. Bros. H. S. Griffin, Thos Irwin, R. E.
Gallagher and John Malloy. It affords me sincere pleasure
to state that the R. W. Brother installed as W. M. of Doric
Lodge, No. 382, the youngest Lodge in the city, is none other
than our worthy and popular Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. J.
J. Mason, in whose hands I feel assured the interests of the
Lodge will be carefully preserved. One of the most gratify-
ing features of the installation in our city was the presence of
so many of the Junior Past Masters of the several Lodges,
whose aid and assistance contributed very materially to the
successful completion of these ceremonies.
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Dnring my term of office I have issued the following dis-
pensations for the brethren to appear in Masonic clothing to
attend Divme Service, viz : to Strict Observance Lodge, No.
27, Hamilton, for the celebration of St. John the Evangelist
day in 1SS5, and to Barton Lodge, No. 6, of the city of
Hamilton, and Valley Lodge, No. 100, Dundas, for St. John
the Baptist day, 1886. At one of these services a very large
turn out of the brethren was present, and the contributions to
the Benevolent funds were of the usual liberal character.
One of the most successful Masonic gatherings, as well as
one of the happiest and most harmonious, that have taken
place in this city or province, was the one held in the month
of January, 1886, when one of the oldest workers in the
Grand Lodge, one who has devoted almost a life time in the
charitable work of this Grand Lodge — I refer to Past Grand
^Master Otto Klotz — was made the recipient of a testimonial
voted to him unanimously at the last annual communication
of this Grand body. The presentation was made by R. VV. Bro.
Henry Robertson, D. G. M. And also a presentation to R.
W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, P. D. D. G. M. of this District, who
was then presented with a full set of Masonic clothing suitable
to his rank, by the members of the District ; this presentation
was made by myself on behalf of the Distfict. At this
meeting M. VV. Bro. Hugh Murray, G. M., M. W. Bro. D.
Spry, P. G. M., and a large attendance of brethren, not only
from this city, but from all parts of the Province as far east as
Kingston and to the far west, were present, and the unanimous
opinion expressed by all was that it was a privilege to be there,
not only to do honor to the worthy brethren who received the
honor, but to enjoy the good fellowship of those present. In
drawing my report to a close, I desire to tender my thanks to
M. \V. Bro. Hugh Murray, our efficient Grand Master, not
only for his kindness in aiding me by his timely advice at all
times when I consulted him, but also for his presence on
more than one occasion, together with other Past Masters and
Masters who accompanied me on my official visits, also to R.
W. Bro J. J. Mason, who was always willing to assist me in the
discharge of my duties during the past year, and to W. Bro.
C. W. Mulligan, who acted as District Secretary ; and as I
am now about to surrender into your hands the trust com-
mitted to me one year ago, I desire to tender my sincere
thanks to the brethren of the District for their uniform gener-
osity and courtesy towards me, and if I have succeeded in
discharging the duties of the office with acceptance to the
brethren, I am more than recompensed for any labor I have
expended in the discharge of my duties, and wherever I have
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failed or gone amiss, believe me it is an error of the head and
not of the heart, yet withal I have the consolation left to me,
that I have tried to do my duty honestly, fearlessly and im-
partially. Let us try and make Freemasonry what it should
be ; a power for the good, an influence for the right and just,
the watchword of civilization, and the protection of the inno-
cent and the true; thus Freemasonry with its purity and
freedom lives on and will so continue to live until time shall
be no more.
Fraternally submitted.
Donald McPhie,
Hamilton, 30th June, 1886. D. D. G. M., Hamilton District.
NIAGARA DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Gratid Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren. — I have the honor
to submit the following report on the condition of Masonry
in the Niagara District :
VISITS.
I have now visited every Lodge in the District, twenty-three
in all. To some of the Lodges I have been able to pay a
second visit, and one or two of them I have visited three
times. I should have been glad to have visited every Lodge
twice, but the fact of so many holding their meetings on the
same evenings of the month, prevented my doing so at their
regular communications, and in only one case did I ask a
Lodge to call an emergency for the purpose of receiving me.
The majority of the Lodges are in a flourishing condition
and the work well performed. In every Lodge I have found
the W. Master and Officers exceedingly anxious to make
themselves intimately acquainted with the prescribed work,
and I have endeavoured by means of Lodges of Instruction,
and by encouraging skilled brethren to visit neighbouring
Lodges as often as possible, to give them every opportunity of
perfecting themselves in it.
HARMONY.
I am most happy to say that the District is now in a state
of perfect harmony, all cases of complaint having been
happily settled.
Perhaps there is nothing that tends more to cause disturb-
ance between Lodges than the question of Lodge Jurisdiction.
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I find that in some instances the Constitutional Law in this
matter is not properly understood, and I would urge upon
every Master of a Lodge the .necessity of making himself
thoroughly acquainted with it, so that those unhappy mistakes
which sometimes gives rise to so much litigation between
Lodges may be avoided.
In regard to individual disputes between" members, I think
that for the most part they may be settled by the intervention
of friendly brethren.
Lodge trials should be avoided if possible, as they so often
produce ill feelings, which it sometimes takes years to allay,
and have a tendency to destroy the peace of a Lodge by
dividing it into factions hostile to each other.
CHARITY.
The Brethren of Niagara District are not unmindful of
their Masonic obligations in this particular.
Some of the Lodges annually disburse considerable sums
for the relief of distressed brethren and their families They
are generally assisted by grants from the Benevolent fund of
the Grand Lodge.
LODGE RECORDS.
It is of vital importance to a Lodge that the records of its
proceedings should be well and faithfully kept, and I am
pleased that the Secretaries of the Lodges in this District as
a rule discharge the onerous duties of their ofifice with skill
and fidelity. I was shown at Welland by R. W. Bro. I. P.
Wilson, a book, containing a record of all the proceedings of
CopestoneLodge, No. 373. This book I consider a model one,
as well for the fulhiess of its information, as for its methodical
arrangement and beautiful penmanship. It certainly reflects
great credit on the ability and taste of R. W. Bro. Wilson.
While on the subject of minutes I would say, that I think
it would be well for Lodges to adopt a practice which I noticed
when visiting Queen City Lodge, Buffalo, N, Y. I allude to
the custom of reading over the minutes of each meeting before
that Lodge meeting closes. Thus, if there happens to be an
error or omission in the minutes, it is easily detected while
the proceedings are fresh in the memories of the brethren. It
cannot be doubted that any member would be more able to
suggest the requesite corrections at the time the proceedings
took place than he would after a fortnight or a month had
elapsed.
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
I have held two Lodges of Instruction in the District, the
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first at the Masonic Hall, Welland, on Wednesday, March
i2th, 1886; the second at the Masonic Temple, St. Cath
arines, on Wednesday, the 28th of April, 1886.
Both Lodges were well attended ; at Welland eleven of the
Lodges were represented, some of them largely so; King
Solomon's Lodge, No. 329, Jarvis, and Union Lodge, No. 7,
Grimsby, in particular.
R. ^V. Bro. J. J- Mason, Grand Secretary, was kind enough
to come from Hamilton for the purpose of attending this
Lodge of Instruction. He was accompanied by R. W. Bro.
Gavin Stewart and W. Bro. Mulligan, both of whom rendered
us substantial aid, R. W. Bro. Stewart exemplifying the work
of the first degree, and W. Bro. Mulligan, ably assisted by W, Bro.
Wells, that of the third. The >work of second degree was ex-
emplified by W. B. Hunell, of Palmer Lodge, Victoria.
In addition to the exemplification of the Ritual, some time
was spent in discussing various questions in regard to Masonic
jurisprudence, procedure, etc. R. W. Bro. Mason, from his
intimate acquaintance with Constitution and Rulings of Grand
Lodge, was of great service to us in this department.
The Welland brethren made every arrangement for the
proper working of the Lodge, and for the comfort and con-
venience of their visitors, entering into the matter with much
zeal and enthusiasm. All present pronounced this to be one
of the most successful Lodges of Instruction they had ever
attended.
I called the Lodge of Instruction at St. Catharines in com-
pliance with a request from Temple Lodge, No. 296, and it
was held under the auspices of that Lodge, the brethren taking
upon themselves the whole burden of the necessary trouble
and expense.
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master honored us with
his presence at that meeting, as did also that time-honored
veteran, M. W. Bro. Otto Klotts, P. G. M.
R. W. Bro. Mason, Grand Secretary, was also with us again,
as were R. W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, and W. Bro. Mulligan,
The D. D. G. M. of the Hamilton District, R W. Bro. D.
McPhie, R. W. Bro. Gunn, W. Bro. McKelpin, and other
brethren from Hamilton likewise came specially to be present
at this Lodge of Instruction.
The first degree was again exemplified by R. W. Bro. Stew-
art, and the third by W. Bro. Mulligan. R. W. Bro. Gunn
exemplified the second. The exemplification was in the
highest degree impressive and beautiful.
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I here desire to return my sincere thanks to the M. W. the
Grand Master and to those brethren who kindly gave me their
assistance in holding these Lodges of Instruction.
The Niagara District is under great obligations to them, for
I am convinced that these gatherings have been productive of
much benefit.
DEATHS.
Death has been busy among us during the past year-
Eleven brethren have been called away to their eternal rest,
viz. : W. Bro. W. Sloane, a most zealous Mason and a Past
Master of Dominion Lodge, No. 213. He was interred with
Masonic honors by the brethren of Palmer Lodge, No. 372, at
the request of Dominion Lodge.
W. Bro. Samuel Walthe, also a most active and enthusiastic
worker. He was a Past Master of Amity Lodge, No. 32, and
was laid at rest by his brethren of the Lodge in January last.
Bro. E. Cherry, a member of the same Lodge, and a resi-
dent of Humberstone, was interred by the brethren of McNab
Lodge, No. 169, at the request of Amity Lodge, on the 25th
of May last, on which occasion I was present.
Bro. C. Klazer, for some years Tyler of Welland
Lodge, No. 36, was buried by his Lodge, with Masonic cere-
monies, on Sunday, the 25th of April last.
Bro. John Mylchreest, a respected member of Merritt
Lodge, No. 168, was interred according to the ancient usages
of our Order on Tuesday, April 27th. His funeral was
attended by a very large number of Masons. I had the
melancholy satisfaction of assisting the brethren of Merritt
Lodge in the performance of the ceremony.
Bro. James Gilmore, another member of Merritt Lodge, and
an old pioneer of the Township of ^^'ainfleet, was buried with
Masonic honors on May 29th. In company with R. W. Bro.
Parry, P. D. D. G. M., and other members, I attended the
funeral, which was conducted by the deceased brother's own
Lodge.
Bro. Roslie, an old and well known Mason, and a member
of Clifton Lodge, No. 254, was buried by the brethren of that
Lodge in the month of February last. A number of brethren
from St. Catharines and other places attended on that occasion.
Bro. Edward State, J. W., of Hiram Lodge, No. 319, who
was interred by his Lodge with Masonic honors in the month
of February last.
Bro. Charles Linten and Bro. Armstrong, members of St.
George's Lodge, No. 15, were buried at St. Catharines by that
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Lodge. Bro. Linter died at Owen Sound, and his remains
were attended to the place of interment at St. Catherines by a
deputation from the Lodges in that town. Bro. Armstrong
was killed under most unfortunate and melancholy circum-
stances at Kansas City, U. S. A deputation of brethren from
American Lodges accompanied his remains to Canada. I was
present at the funeral of both these brethren, and assisted in
the performance of the last sad rites.
The brethren of Niagara Lodge, No. 2, also attended in
regalia the funeral of Bro. Bishop, formerly a member of that
Lodge, but for many years past a resident of Buffalo, N.Y.,
from which city his remains were conveyed to Niagara for
interment.
THE DECLINE OF LODGES.
I regret to say that in some few instances, Lodges appear to
be on the decline rather than otherwise. The causes of this
are, I think, the undue multiplicity of Lodges, and the exist-
ence of so many other secret societies.
Before granting a new warrant, either in a city or a rural
district, it would be well to consider seriously whether the
establishment of an additional Lodge would be injurious to
Lodges already in existence — whether the same territory,
which had hitherto maintained one Lodge, would be likely to
maintain two. In regard to other societies, I would, with all
due respect, say that before a Mason joins any of them it
would be well for him to ask whether the new obligations
which he takes upon himself will in any way interfere with the
due and proper discharge of his Masonic duties. Life is short,
and our powers are limited, therefore it is almost impossible
for men to be members of three or four societies, and to
devote to each of them that amount of attention required —
thus one or other or all are more or less neglected, and in
place of being a useful and zealous member of one society, the
brother becomes a lukewarm and inefficient member of several,
and a punctual attendant of none. We are assured that we
cannot serve two masters, still less can we serve halt a dozen.
Only one of the Lodges in this District has, however, been
compelled to cease working altogether — Dominion, No. 213,
Ridgeway. On entering on the duties of my office, I learnt that
this Lodge had held no meeting for upward of two years, and I
visited Ridgeway in the month of December last for the pu rpose
of interviewing the brethren. I there arrang ed with them to
meet them again at a special meeting about a week later.
This meeting was held in the Temperance Hall, the brethren
having no Lodge room, and was attended by most of the
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members of the Lodge resident in the village and its vicinity.
After fully discussing the matter, the brethren present decided
that there was no prospect of their successfully re organizing
the Lodge, and they accordingly resolved to surrender the
warrant. This they have since done, and I have forwarded it,
together with the books, collars, jewels, etc., of the defunct
Lodge, to the R. W. the Grand Secretary.
ANTIQUITIES.
The Niagara District claims especial distinction as being
the birth place of Freemasonry in Western Canada, and as
containing the oldest Lodge on our Grand Lodge Register,
viz. : Niagara, No. 2. On my visit to this Lodge, in the month
of February last, I was informed that its records unfortunately
had been destroyed by fire in the year i860, consequently
there was no written evidence of the exact age of the Lodge,
but the brethren assured me that to the best of their knowledge
and belief it had been in existence over one hundred years, as
they had a crown land document still in their possession
granting land for a site for a Masonic Hall, which was really a
century old.
In regard to this matter, I would observe that the Centenary
of Niagara Lodge is the Centenary of Canadian Freemasonry,
as far as the Province of Ontario is concerned, and it raises a
question in my mind whether the District and the Grand
Lodge should not take steps towards arranging a befitting
celebration of such Centenary, ascertaining in the first place
from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge in England the
exact date of the first warrant issued for the establishment of
a Lodge at Niagara.
The Lodge next in order in point of seniority is Union, No.
7, Grimsby, which is exactly one year older than this century,
its first meeting being held in the year 1799.
Happily no accident has deprived this Lodge of its records,
and through the kindness of R. W. Bro. Forbes, an oppor-
tunity was given me of perusing them. To this pleasent task
I devoted an entire afternoon on the occasion of my visit to
Grimsby in April last.
From these interesting papers much curious and valuable
information may be obtained in regard to the history of Free-
masonry in the old Niagara District during the first quarter of
the present century.
I may add that the Grimsby brethren still maintain un-
sullied and unalloyed the ancient reputation of the Lodge, and
that the true old Masonic spirit still lives within. Practicing
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a generous hospitality towards every visitor, and cultivating
and preserving those truly Masonic virtues, friendship, fellow-
ship and brotherly love, between themselves, they are still a
beacon light in the world of Masonry.
The Lodge under the mastership of V. W. Bro. Loosely
has been as well worked as any in the district, and the breth-
ren take every opportunity of increasing their Masonic know-
ledge and cultivating the acquaintance of the Craft generally,
by often visiting neighboring Lodges, and attending Lodges of
Instruction and other Masonic gatherings.
In regard to the Niagara brethren, I may also say that they
are worthy sons ot worthy sires. Successors of the men who
first established Freemasonry in our Province, they have not
allowed the noble science to decline or to fall into decay.
Proud of their antiquity and their historic name, they still live
to assemble in the place where their predecessors founded a
Lodge in the wilderness, and to welcome to their gatherings
all true and worthy Masons.
From the Secretary of Niagara Lodge, V. W. Bro. J. M.
Clement, I have received much curious and valuable informa-
tion in regard to the early history of the Lodge, which will, I
trust, one day be given to the Masonic world.
I am assured by him that during the dark days of the perse-
cution, when men were almost afraid to avow themselves
Masons, Niagara Lodge never ceased to meet, but held its
communications in the private houses of its members. Speak-
ing of the years of the persecutions, I may also add that R. W.
Bro. Forbes informed me that the records of Union Lodge,
Grimsby, were secreted in a cave in the mountains throughout
that period of Masonic adversity.
When visiting St. Mark's Lodge, No. 105, Drummondville,
in February, I was told by one of the brethren that they had
in their possession the records and regalia of a Lodge which
was held at some point near Niagara Falls very early in this
century, and maintained its existence up to the time of the
persecution. I had not an opportunity of examining these
interesting relics at that visit, but trust to be able to do so at
some future time. I understood that W. Bro. Dr. McGarry
has compiled from these records a history of this defunct
Lodge, and this document will, I trust, one day see the Hght
in one of our Masonic publications.
I would again express a hope that wilh so many memorials
of the past amongst us, we shall ere long take an opportunity
of testifying our sense of the obligations we are under to those
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who first planted Masonry in this country and who preserved
and nourished it in the face of bitter and senseless opposition.
Since writing the above, my attention has been called to the
fact that a Lodge was established at or near the Village of St.
John's, in the Township of Pelham, about the year 1820, if
not earlier.
This Lodge, in common with others in the Niagara District,
ceased working at the time of the " Morgan " excitement, and
the consequent persecutions of the Craft. Some of its mem-
bers, however, many years later, took part in establishing Wel-
land Lodge, Font Hill, No. 34, and St. John's Lodge, York,
No. 35. By these Lodges relics of the old Lodges are still
preserved.
This latter Lodge, after passing through many trials and
changes was eventually moved to Cayuga, where it still exists
and is happily in a flourishing condition.
Welland Lodge, No. 34, was for many years one of the
strongest Lodges in the Niagara District, and some of our
oldest and best Masons first saw the light there. Owing to
much of its territory being taken from it by the formation of
new Lodges, it has declined somewhat of late years, but I am
happy to say that the brethren are making a determined effort
to revive it. The master elect, W. Bro. Brasford, is a brother
of great energy and force of character, and will no doubt use
every exertion to restore the old Lodge to its former prosperity.
I believe that St. George's Lodge, No. 15, also lays claim to
being one of the earliest in the District, but I have no{ yet
had an opportunity of obtaining such full information on this
point as I could wish. In conclusion I again express the hope
that ere long the history of Masonry in the Niagara District
will be laid before the brethren of Canada in such a shape as
will command their attention. I feel convinced that it is a
subject which will repay all the research it demands.
DISPENSATIONS AND FESTIVALS.
I have granted five dispensations during my year of office,
viz. :
To Niagara Lodge, No. 2, to Ivy Lodge, No. 115, and to
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 329, to enable them to attend
divine service clothed as Masons, on December 27th, 1885.
To St. George's Lodge, No. 15, to enable them to wear
Masonic clothing on June 27th, 1886, at divine service.
And to St. John's Lodge, No. 35, to wear Masonic clothing
at a charitable concert in the Court House, Cayuga, on the
Festival of St. John the Baptist.
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I attended this concert at the invitation of the Lodge, and
was much pleased with the entertainment, which was pro-
nounced by all judges of music present to be of the very
highest order, both as regarded the selection of the pieces,
and the ability displayed in the execution.
I received kind invitations from other Lodges to be present
with them at their Annual Festival, on the 24th of June, but
was of course unable to accept them, as I had previously
arranged to attend the Festival of the Cayuga brethren on that
day.
I understand that a very interesting event took place at
Niagara on that day, on the presentation to the Lodge of the
original warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England to
R. W. Bro. Jarvis, in the year 1792. This warrant has been
for some time in the possession of W. Bro. Smith, of Niagara
Falls, and has now been by him presented to the old Lodge,
of whose antiquity it forms so strong an evidence. It would
have afforded me much pleasure to have been with the
Niagara brethren on this interesting occasion, and had it not
been for previous engagements, I should have endeavored to
be there.
The Festival of St. John the Evangelist falling on a Sunday
last year, I had an opportunity of being present at the instal-
lation of the officers of Enniskillen Lodge, No. 185, Myrtle
Lodge, No. 337, and Temple Lodge, No. 296, the by-laws of
these Lodges admitting of their installing on different days in
the event of the 27th of December happening to fall on a
Sunday.
I assisted the brethren of each of these Lodges to install the
officers elect, and spent a very enjoyable evening with them
after the conclusion of the ceremony.
In connection with this subject, I may mention that the
corner stone of a new Presbyterian Church in the Village of
Jarvis was laid according to Masonic usages on Friday the
i8th day of June, 1886. The M. W. the Grand Master was
himself present and performed the ceremony. He was accom-
panied from Hamilton by the R. W. the Grand Secretary and
a number of brethren.
There was a large assemblage of Masons from the various
Lodges in the Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk, and an
immense concourse of spectators were on the ground to
witness the proceedings.
All the visiting brethren were most hospitably entertained
by King Solomon's Lodge, No. 329. The brethren of that
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Lodge must have felt doubly interested in this event, as the
esteemed pastor ot the church, the Rev. John Wells, is also
their Worshipful Master.
I was myself present and took part in the ceremony, at the
request of the M. W. the Grand Master, and I have seldom
spent a more pleasant and enjoyable day.
In conclusion, I would say that although the visits to the
several Lodges and the performance of the other duties con-
nected with the ofifice have occupied a great part of my avail
able time, and have required much thought and attention,
I can, with all sincerity, testify that the task has been, to me,
a very pleasing one. It has given me an opportunity of culti-
vating the accquaintance of a large circle of brethren, and of
forming friendships which will, I trust, be life long.
In every instance I have received from the masters and
officers of the Lodges, as well as from the Craft generally, the
most kind and courteous treatment — I have been welcomed in
the heartiest manner, and pressed to visit again, and my only
regret has been that I could not be with them oftener.
To many of the brethren I am indebted for much valuable
assistance in the discharge of my official duties. I may men-
tion particularly my predecessors in office, Rt. W. Bros. John
Parry, I. P. Wilson and J. M. Dunn, as also that veteran
Mason, M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, who may be considered the
father of the Niagara District, whose acquaintance I have for
many years enjoyed, and who has been always ready to give
the younger brethren the benefit of his skill and experience.
To the District Secretary, V. W. Bro. Wm. N. Braund, I am
also much indebted; indeed I may safely say that without
his assistance it would have been very difficult for me to have
properly discharged all the duties belonging to the office of
D. D. Gr. Master. A most zealous Mason and a skillful pen-
man, thoroughly acquainted with everything relating to Lodge
procedure, his aid in the management of the District has been
invaluable.
To the Grand Secretary, Rt. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, I am also
greatly indebted for assistance in many ways; as well as to Rt.
W. Bro. Henry Robertson, D. G. Master, from whom I received
on several occasions valuable opinions and advice on matters
of Masonic jurisprudence.
With the Grand Master, Most Wor. Brother Hugh Murray,
I had several very pleasant interviews, and on every occasion
was benefitted by his counsel and conversation. I have
already mentioned that he was kind enough to visit the
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District in order to assist at our Lodge of Instruction at St.
Catherines, and to him, as well as to R. W. Bros. Mason, G.
Stewart, Mulligan, and Gunn, I would again express my
indebtedness.
May harmony and brotherly love ever abide among us, and
may the prosperity with which we have been blessed in the
past be continued and increased in the future.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Thcs. L. M. Tipton,
Dunnville, 30th June, 18S6. D. D. G. M., Niagara District'
TORONTO DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. c^ A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with precedent and constitutional requirements, I have the
honor to submit my official report on the condition of Masonry
in the Toronto District during the past year.
Having been elected to the responsible position of District
Deputy Grand Master of this District at the Annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodges in 1885, my first official act was the
appointment of VV. Bro. Rev. E. Horace Mussen, B. A., W. M.
of Rising Sun Lodge, Aurora, as District Chaplain, and W. Bro.
J. A. McAndrew, B. A., W. M. of St. George's Lodge, Toronto,
as District Secretary. The selection of the above named
brethren for these important offices gave general satisfaction
throughout the District, and was a happy one in every respect.
I am deeply indebted to them for much valuable assistance
rendered me in the discharge of my duties.
I am pleased to be able to report that Masonry was never
in a more prosperous condition in this District than it is at the
present time. In making my official visits I found, as a general
rule, that the feeling amongst the brethren was all that could
be desired; the attendance at Lodge meetings fair; the books
neatly kept; the finances in a healthy condition, and the ritual
correctly exemplified. On all these points there were certainly
various degrees of excellence; but in almost every Lodge
I found well skilled brethren, who possessed the ability and zeal
requisite to the successful performance of official duty. I am
glad to be able to add that these words of commendation apply
with equal force to urban and rural Lodges.
Believing that uniformity in work is highly important in
Masonry, I resolved at an early date to hold a Lodge of In-
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struction in my District to promote that object. The changes
effected in the work at the last communication of Grand Lodge
rendered this duty imperative, and the District being large I
found that two such Lodges would meet the requirements of
the case much better than one. Two very successful Lodges
of Instruction were according held during the past year.
The first Lodge of Instruction took place at Newmarket,
under the auspices of Tuscan Lodge, No. 99, on the 8th of
January, 1886, and though the weather and roads were un-
favorable, it was well attended by the representative Masons
of the northern part of the District. The work of the various
degrees was exemplified by the following brethren: — First
degree, by myself; second degree, by W. Bro. McAndrew,
District Secretary; third degree, by V. W. Bro. Tait, G. S. D.
V. W. Bro. Borngasser, G. S., a zealous 'and well skilled mem-
ber of Sharon Lodge, No. 97, also rendered valuable assistance.
\V. Bro. Ratcliff, W. M., and the ofificers and members of Tuscan
Lodge also placed me under obligations for assistance in the
work, the use of the Lodge room and hospitably entertaining
the visiting brethren.
The second Lodge of Instruction was held in Toronto,
under the auspices of Zetland Lodge, No. 326, on the 23d ot
March. The attendance was large and representative in
character, and the work of the three degrees was rendered in
such a manner as to give general satisfaction. The first degree
was exemplified by V. W. Bro. J. A. Wills, P. G. S. ; the second
by W. Bro. Davidson, W. M. of Zetland Lodge, and the third
by W. Bro. Jackson, I. P. M. of Ashlar Lodge. I am deeply
indebted to these brethren and to many other prominent
Masons for advice and assistance on this occasion, and more
particularly to R. W. Bro. Blackwood, P. D. D. G. M., who
when I was unavoidably called away to attend to Parliamentary
duties, kindly took my place during a portion of the evening.
My acknowledgements are also due to W. Bro. Davidson and
the officers and members of Zetland Lodge for their courtesy,
assistance, use of Lodge room and hospitality to visiting
brethren. From enquiry and observation made since, I have
every reason to believe that these Lodges of Instruction have
been productive of much good in the direction of promoting
uniformity and accuracy in the work.
During the year I granted ten dispensations for the following
purposes:
St. George's Lodge, No. 367, Toronto, to appear in public
clothed as Masons, at a reception given to those members of
the Lodge who had been to the front. August, 1885.
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St. George's Lodge, No. 367, Toronto, to appear in public
clothed as Masons, at an "at-home." December.
Georgina Lodge, No. 343, Sutton, to appear in public
clothed as Masons, for the purpose of attending Divine service.
December.
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 22, to install its officers at a
meeting other than that laid down in its by-laws. December.
Humber Lodge, No. 305, Weston, for a similar purpose.
December.
St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 16, to appear in public clothed as
Masons, for the purpose of holding a conversazione. Feb., 1886.
York Lodge, No. 1^6, to appear in public clothed as Masons,
for the purpose of holding a conversazione. February.
Zetland Lodge, No. 326, to appear in public clothed as
Masons, at an "at-home." February.
Doric Lodge, No. 316, to appear in public clothed as
Masons, for the purpose of holding a conversazione. February.
Orient Lodge, No. 339, to appear in public clothed as
Masons, for the purpose of holding a conversazione. June.
In December I had the pleasure of installing the officers of
Sharon Lodge, No. 97, at Sharon; and in June, those of Rising
Sun Lodge, No. 129, at Aurora.
I am pleased to be able to state that only one complaint
was formally made to me during the past year, and as adjudic-
ation upon it was clearly within the exclusive jurisdiction of
the M. W. the Grand Master, it was referred to him for that
purpose.
In conclusion, permit me to heartily thank the brethren of
the Toronto District for the kindness and courtesy shown me
during my term of office. I felt, a year ago, that my election
by a unanimous vote was a good augury of generous forbear-
ance and considerate treatment. I have not been disappointed
in my expectations, and in making my acknowledgement let
me bespeak for my successor the same measure of fraternal
consideration.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
J. H. WiDDIFlELD,
Newmarket, June 30th, i886. D. D. G. M., Toronto District.
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GEORGIAN DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grafid Afaster, and Members of
the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — It is with feelings
of great pleasure that I am again enabled to submit this, my
second report upon the state of Masonry in the Georgian
District.
During my first year's occupancy of the responsible office,
I had considerable labor in becoming familiar with the
material, condition and location of the various Lodges in the
District.
By the good will of the brethren of the District, I enjoyed
a second term and its duration has been a very acceptable
period in my Masonic career. From the knowledge I had
acquired of its requirements, and the fraternal feelings which
have been so abundantly shown in all parts of the territory,
over which 1 have had the honor to represent our G. M., I
did not deem it essential to visit every Lodge as formerly, but
wnth all, I have been in communication at various times, and
have visited the majority of them.
As to the condition of Masonry in the District, I say it with
confidence, that we could not be more harmonious ; the only
contention being a desire amongst the various Lodges to
excell all others in the correctness of their work. Following
my own judgment, and for the reason above given, I did not
think it extremely necessary to put the brethren to the expense
of convening a Lodge of Instruction during my official term.
Striving to maintain the opinion I advanced last year, as
to the inadvisability of establishing Lodges in every hamlet of
our scattered and sometimes sparsely settled District, I had
reluctantly to refuse to recommend the petition of some
worthy masons, to grant dispensations for the formation of
Lodges in the very new settlements of Sundridge and Burks
Falls. I trust, however, that when those places are more
assured of prosperous developement and a sufficiency of the
proper material for the building, that their temporary dis-
appointment will not dampen their ardor, but that time will
show them the wisdom of my delegated administration.
At the communication of Grand Lodge last year, the
committee on the condition of Masonry, alluded to a clause
in my report, touching an indignity offered to the D. D. G. M.
by the W. M. at Unity Lodge, No. 376, Huntsville. On the
29th of June I again visited the Lodge and was much pleased
with the action of the brethren in making such amends as was
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in their power to reinstate themselves in the good opinion of
the Grand Lodge, and I have every confidence in expressing
the opinion that Unity Lodge has now two much respect
for itself and the craft to fall into the error it did last year, in
suffering the dignity of Grand Lodge to be imperiled by any
action of theirs. I must congratulate them this year, (a much
more pleasing duty than I had to perform last year,) upon a
general improvement and the acquirement of a much more
suitable and better furnished Lodge room in which to hold
their meetings.
On the evening of Thursday, June 24th, I had the pleasure
of installing the W. M. and Officers of the largest Lodge in
the District, Kerr Lodge, No. 230, assisted by some of the
most prominent members of the craft in the town of Barrie.
Fort William Lodge, U. D., Fort William, received their
dispensation from the G. ]\L, and opened their Lodge on
Wednesday, i6th inst., and the reports I have so far received
point favorably to the ultimate success of the venture.
I have granted dispensations to the following Lodges to
attend Divine Service : Manito Lodge, No. 90, Collingwood,
for Dec. 27th, 1885. Lome Lodge, No. 377, Shelbourne,
Sunday, July 4th. St. George, No. 88, and North Star, No.
322, Owen Sound, June 24th, 1886. Keystone Lodge, U.D.,
Sault St. Marie, June 24th. Golden Rule, No. 409, Graven-
hurst, June 27th.
To hold election of officers on other days than those
specified m the By-laws of the several Lodges, I have granted
the following dispensations by authority of the Grand Master :
Simcoe Lodge, No 79, Bradford, Tuesday the 22nd Dec, in
lieu of 25th Dec, 1885. Orillia Lodge, No. 192, Orillia,
Wednesday, 23rd Dec, 1885, in lieu of 25th Dec, 1885.
The following dispensations I issued for entertainments :
Simcoe Lodge, No. 79, Bradford, concert on evening of
January 20th, 1S86. St. George, No. 88, and North Star, No.
322, Owen Sound, conversazione, Jan. 29th, 1886. Pytha-
goras, No. 137, Meaford, excursion on July ist.
On June the 4thj by the request and with the authority of
the Grand Master, assisted by V. W. Bro. Switzer, and W.
Bros. Finch and Bennett, I consecrated and dedicated the
Lodge room at Midland for Caledonia Lodge, No. 249.
Among the prominent Masons of our District, death has
added another name to its roll. R. W. Bro. R. Ramsay, on
January, the 5th of this year, received the awful summons
without a moment's warning. He . Will be remembered
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throughout Canada as one of the ablest Masonic writers He
was a frequent contributor to many of the leading Masonic
periodicals of this Continent. He was buried with the usual
Masonic honors at Orillia on June 6th.
Having succeeded many illustrious Masons as D. D. G. M.,
at the close of my term I cannot sever my official relations
with the brethren ot the District without expressing my thanks
for the uniform courtesy extended to me so generously from
every quarter, coupled with a most sincere desire that the G.
A. O. T. U. may continue to shed his rays upon us for our
individual good and the prosperity of our noble institution.
Fraternally submitted.
R. King,
Barrie, 5th July, 1886. D. D. G. M. Georgian District.
ONTARIO DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F and A. M. of
Canada.
M. W. Sir and Brethren, — I have the honor to submit
my Second Annual Report on the condition of Masonry in the
Ontario District,
I have not found it possible to visit every Lodge in the
District during the year, yet I have visited a large proportion
of them and have been in communication with all. Many are
very prosperous, and I have much pleasure in being able to
report favorably. There has been more interest shown in
having the work accurate than was apparent the previous year.
I think much of this was owing to the careful and beautiful
exemplification of the degrees at the last Annual Communica-
tion of Grand Lodge at Hamilton.
Desiring to encourage this interest I held two Lodges of In-
struction during the year, one at Cobourg and one at Peterboro.
The attendance was not quite so large as I had hoped for,
owing to the bad condition of the roads; still it was very fair.
The degrees were thoroughly exemplified and very much
interest manifested. I thank the brethren in both places for
their kindness and attention, and their exertions to make the
meetings successful.
The usual monthly summons from every Lodge in the
District has reached me regularly, and business appears to have
been conducted with regularity.
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The membership has continued to increase steadily, most of
the Lodges in the District have received an accession, and
I think due care has been taken to admit none but the worthy.
Very few complaints have been submitted during the past
year. There was, however, one of a serious character. A com-
plaint was made by the W. M. of North Star Lodge, Roseneath,
that a few of the brethren had met in February, in the Lodge
room, clandestinely, and then and there decided to break up
the Lodge. Accordingly they removed the charter, jewels,
books and furniture, and divided them, together with what
money was on hand, among themselves. At the request of the
M. \V. the Grand Master, I went to Roseneath, having
previously written to the W, M. to meet me, and found things
exactly as set forth in the complaint. I called on as many
of the members as were within my reach, remonstrated with
them on the illegal course they. Tiad pursued, and obtained a
somewhat reluctant promise that the furniture, etc , should be
restored. At the same time I instructed the W. M. to call a
meeting for the following week, at which I promised to be
present, hoping to obtain some peaceful solution of the diffi-
culty. Accordingly on the appointed evening I attended,
accompanied by Bro. Buck, P. M., and Bro. Lightbourne, J.W.
of St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, who kindly placed their time at
my disposal. On arriving at Roseneath, I found the promise
made to me had not been fulfilled — -nothing had been done.
Having obtained the charter and having a quorum I opened
the Lodge. After hearing statements from some of the
members with reference to the trouble, I found it originated
in this way: Many of the members lived at long distances;
dark nights, badly drifted roads, and inefficient officers pro-
duced the usual result— indifference and non-attendance,
night after night not a sufficient number present to open. At
length the few members who lived in the immediate neighbor-
hood, seeing that the lodge was decaying, rent accumulating,
and no prospects of improvement, resolved to terminate the
matter summarily, which they did in the manner already
mentioned.
After some discussion, finding that there was not the slightest
prospect of restoring harmony, or of the Lodge being able to
resume work, I recommended a surrender of the charter to
Grand Lodge. A resolution was carried in accordance with
my advice. The charter was placed in my hands by the W. M.
I shall return it to Grand Lodge at the annual meeting. Those
brethren who took no part in the spoliation should have demits
so that they can affiliate with some other Lodge; those who
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were concerned in it the Grand Lodge will deal with as may
seem best.
I am of opinion that a charter should not have been granted,
as there is no material from which to construct a successful
Lodge in the locality.
Faithful brethren Lodge, No. 77, and King Hiram Lodge,
No. 89, in the town of Lindsay, have amalgamated. I cordially
approve of the step.
I issued five dispensations during the year, permitting the
brethren to appear in Masonic clothing, one for a social party
at a Lodge room, and the others for the purpose of attending
Divine service.
I desire to thank the brethren for the continued kindness and
courtesy they have shewn me during the year which is past,
and to assure them that I shall look back on the year during
which they have done me the honor to place me in the position
of D. D. G. M. as among the best I have known.
All which is fraternally submitted.
H. Turner,
Millbrook, July 9th, 1886. D. D. G. M., Ontario District.
PRLNCE EDWARD DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. dr' A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — -In accordance
with the requirements of the constitution of Grand Lodge, I
beg herewith to submit a report on the condition of Masonry
in Prince Edward District.
I am happy to state that I have been able to visit every
Lodge in the District once, (or at least the place where they
were in the habit of meeting), and some of them several times.
There were two Lodges in the District at which I was unable
to get a meeting, viz. : Filius Viduse, No. 189, and Mystic, No.
278. I notified the Worshipful Master of Filius Vidu^e Lodge,
that I would visit them at their regular meeting Feb 17th, he
called a meeting, but it was a very stormy evening. I had to
drive over thirty miles and had great difficulty in getting
through the roads. When I arrived only five of their members
were present ; we did not hold a Lodge. I examined their
books and found some of their members considerably in
arrears, they had not held a meeting for nine months ; the
Worshipful Master informed me that he had called meetings
repeatedly, but there would never be more than five or six
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present ; the reason given me why some of the members
would not attend, were : they had suspended a Past Master
of their Lodge for gross unmasonic conduct and the D. D. G.
M. had compelled them to reinstate him, and they could not
conscientiously sit in a Lodge that was obliged to perpetrate
such a fraud on the Masonic fraternity. After examining their
minute book and getting what information I could on the
subject from the brethren, I found they had preferred a charge
against him, had served him with a copy of said charge, and
notified him of time and place of trial ; he did not appear nor
give any reason for non-appearance, they considered this
sufficient evidence of guilt and suspended him without trial.
I pointed out to them that the D. D. G, M. was perfectly
right in compelling them to restore him ; that they should
have appointed some brother to act as counsel lor him and
proceeded with the trial just as if he were present. At the same
meeting at which they reinstated him, another charge had been
preferred, and they have not held a meeting since. I advised
them to proceed with the trial in a constitutional manner, and
I would attend and give them any advice they required, but
so far I have not received any notice of anything being done.
I notified the Worshipful Master of Mystic, No. 278, that I
would visit their Lodge on 19th of March. I got a reply from
him stating that they could not find a place in which to meet,
that the rented hall in which they held their Lodge had been
bought and converted into a dwelling house, and that they had
tiad no meeting since June last. However, on the day appointed
I went to Roslin and had a conversation with the Worshipful
Master. I expected to see and examine their books, but I
would have had an extra drive of eight miles, as it was I had
to drive fifty miles that day, so I thought the sacrifice too great,
but I was assured by the Worshipful Master that financially
they were in good shape, having a considerable sum of money
in the hands of the Treasurer. I informed him that they were
in arrears with Grand Lodge for over a year and a half, having
made no returns since June 1884, he promised to attend to
the matter and as soon as they secured a place to meet in he
would let me know. About a week afterwards I received a
letter from him stating that he had remitted the amount of
their indebtedness to the Grand Secretary. I have not heard
from them since.
Mount Sinai, No. 280, has been in a dormant state for over
five years. I knew perfectly well that to attempt to resuscitate
it would be a hopeless task, as there is not room for more than
one Lodge in Napanee. I went several times to the
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Worshipful Master and Secretary, and urged them to pay up
their back dues to Grand Lodge, and either surrender their
warrant or amalgamate with Union No. 9. Having been so long
without a meeting it was very hard to get them to make an
effort, but about a month ago I succeeded. The subject of
amalgamat-ion has been favorably considered by both Lodges,
and a committee of three from each has been appointed to
arrange a basis, and I trust that in the course of a few weeks
the union will be effected and sanctioned by the Grand Master,
and there will be one strong and prosperous Lodge in Napanee.
Immediately after coming home from Grand Lodge last
summer, I wrote Grand Secretary asking for a statement of
indebtedness of Lodges in this District to Grand Lodge. On
receiving it I found nine Lodges in arrears ; two of them
having made no returns for over five years. I wrote immedi-
ately to some of them, calling their attention to the fact ;
others I thought it better to visit before bringing the matter
before them. And I am pleased to state (if my information is
correct, and I think it is) there are only two Lodges in the
District in arrears, and they will have the amount remitted
before Grand Lodge meets.
It would perhaps be injudicious and quite out of place to
give a full account of every visit I made, and the condition of
each Lodge separately, as it would require too much space.
I saw the work performed by the officers of nearly every
Lodge in the District, and in most cases it was done credit-
ably and impressively, but in some instances I am sorry to
have to relate the initiation was performed in such a manner
as to leave the impression on the mind of the candidate that
the institution was a huge burlesque, and as first impressions
(as a rule) are most lasting, I think that this is one of the
reasons why so many of our members are so careless and have
such a light appreciation of their obligations.
Early in the fall I met R. W. Bro. McGinnes and informed
him of the changes that had been made in the work, and when
I visited the Belleville Lodges every change was observed in each
of the three degrees in both Eureka and The Belleville Lodges.
The work was performed in a vtry able and efficient manner
by the officers ot the respective Lodges. I did not see any
work done in the Moira Lodge, but as the W. M. is a P. D.
D. G. M., and one of the best workers in the District, I am
satisfied that the work is done in a manner that would be
appreciated by any member of Grand Lodge. In my visit to
Lake Lodge I was accompanied by A. McGinnis, P. D. D. G.
M., W. M. of Moira Lodge, \Vm. Smearton, W. M. of Eureka
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Lodge, W. Bro. Hargreaves of London, and Bro. Waters of the
Belleville Lodge. The W. M. initiated a candidate, and did
it in a very creditable manner, R. W. Bro. McGinnis assisting.
There was a good attendance, but owing to the fact that I
was quite sick all the evening, I did not examine their books,
but 1 was assured by R. G. Bro. McGinnis, who visits the
Lodge quite frequently, that they were in a prosperous condi-
tion, and will eventually become a strong and useful Lodge.
There are four Lodges in the County of Prince Edwards,
viz.: Prince Edwards, No. i8, Star in the East, No. 164, Con-
secon, No. 50, and Lake, No. 215. Prince Edwards is the
largest Lodge in the District, having on its roll one hundred
and thirty members. They have, without exception, the
handsomest hall I have ever been in ; its walls and ceiling are
beautifully and artistically frescoed, and the furnishings are
equally rich and elaborate. I shall not soon forget my visit
to this Lodge, nor the attention paid me during my visit.
At Wellington, the brethren of Star in the East are
thinking of building a new hall. This, I think, is one of the
best working Lodges in the District. The officers are
thoroughly conversant with the authorized work. I met with
a very hearty reception. .
Conscecon, No. 50, has not been in a thriving condition for
some time, having made no returns to Grand Lodge for five
years. The night I visited them was very stormy, which pre-
vented many from coming. The Worshipful Master, who
lived five miles distant, started, but owing to the severity of the
weather was obliged to return home. I found their books in
a very unsatisfactory state. Many of the older members have
not been attending; the Lodge was almost entirely worked by
young members, some of whom had never seen a constitution
and did not know there was such a thing in existence as a
Grand Lodge certificate They complained that they had been
totally neglected by D. D. G. M's. not having had a visit from
one for over seven years. A large number of their members
were heavily in arrears. From conversation with those present
I was convinced that a little shaking up was all they required.
I advised them to take steps immediately to restore the Lodge
to its wonted vigor. I have had several communications from
F. Jones, the W. M., and am confident that the Lodge is now
in good hands, and will soon be in a good healthy condition ;
and it gives me pleasure to state that they are now nearly, if
not altogether, clear on the books of Grand Lodge.
At the request of the most Worshipful the Grand Master
I had the honor of performing, in his name, the ceremony of
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consecrating Franck Lodge, No. 127, in the village of Frank-
fort. In the perfurmance of the ceremony I was assisted by
a large number of Worshipful Masters and Past Masters, and
it gives me pleasure to state that they have furnished their
spacious hall in a manner that would do credit to many of the
city Lodges. After the ceremony we marched in procession
to the village hall, where dinner was served, to which I think
about two hundred sat down. After dinner we marched back
to the Lodge room, and as there was a number of W. Masters
and Past Masters from other Lodges in the District present
I thought we could not do better than have a Lodge of General
Instruction. I went over all the changes in work that had
been made in each of the degrees, and answered all the
questions on ritual and jurisprudence that were put to me by
those present. We spent two hours very pleasantly, and I trust
profitably.
I also had the honor, at the request and in the name of the
most Worshipful the Grand Master, of performing the cere-
mony of consecrating and constituting Lome Lodge, No. 404,
at the village of Tamworth, and I think I can safely predict for
this Lodge a prosperous and useful career. I do not think I
visited a Lodge in which the members as a whole were more
anxious to derive lessons of moral instruction from the emblems
and working tools, and to strengthen the fundamental principles
of the order, viz.: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. I visited
this Lodge twice at their hall and once in a hall in a grove near
Enterprize, where I installed their officers and the officers of
Victoria Lodge, No. 299.
There are only two Lodges in the District who have not
exclusive occupancy of their halls; these Lodges meet in halls
belonging to other societies. One of them (Victoria, No. 299)
has purchased a lot and a committee has been appointed to
take into consideration the advisability of building a hall of
their own, and I hope before long the work will be commenced.
On the 5th of February, the hall in which Craig Lodge, No.
401, held their meetings, was burned. A portion of their
paraphernalia was destroyed ; they saved their warrant and
jewels ; loss fully covered by insurance. Since that time they
have been meeting in the Odd-Fellow's hall ; but I just received
a letter from their Worshipful Master informing me that they
have a very fine hall in course of preparation, which will be
finished by the ist of August, and of which they will have
exclusive occupancy.
There are at present, in the District, six halls owned by
their occupants. The one in Belleville is owned by three
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Lodges, making eight Lodges in all who are owners of the
property they occupy, viz.: Moira, No. ii ; the Belleville, No.
123; Eureka, No. 283; Prince Edward, No. 18; Madoc, No.
48 ; Sterling, No. 69 ; Marmora, No. 222, and Tweed, No. 239.
These halls are all spacious, well furnished, and creditable to
their owners.
I would like to make some reference to every Lodge, but I
am afraid I am taking up too much space ; but I wish to say
in reference to Sterling Lodge, No. 69, that the average
attendance in proportion to the number of members on the roll
is greater than that of any other Lodge in the District. There
are on the roll about one hundred names with an average
attendance of about sixty, which, I consider exceedingly
creditable
I wish to call the attention of Grand Lodge to the fact that
there is not sufficient caution exercised in vouching for visitors,
and in some instances the examination is a mere matter of
form. It came to my notice that a member of a spurious Lodge,
working under the so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario, was
visiting as a Past Master in Craig Lodge, No. 401. I im-
mediately wrote the Worshipful Master to investigate the
matter quietly on their next night of meeting. I visited their
Lodge, but it had been noised around amongst their members,
and he had heard of it and did not appear. He registered as
a member of Temple Lodge, No. 26, Chatham. I enquired
how he came to be received first as a visitor, and was informed
that he was working with a Past Master of Henderson Lodge,
No. 383, West Winchester, to whom he had shown a certificate,
and finding that he had quite a knowledge of the subject he
vouched for him. I informed the Lodge that this Past
Master was worthy of severe discipline. I am confident that,
in future, visitors to this Lodge, who are not known, will have
to undergo a strict examination.
I granted two dispensations during the year, to appear in
public clothed with the badges of the Order, for which the
proper returns have been made.
By invitation, I had the pleasure of attending a reception
and banquet tendered to the most Worshipful the Grand
Master, by the Belleville Lodges, on the 9th of November
last. The Grand Master was accompanied by the Rt. W. the
Grand Secretary, and Rt. W. D. McPhie, D. D. G. M., of
Hamilton District. The reception passed off very pleasantly.
The Grand Master was presented with a beautifully illuminated
address, to which he made a suitable reply. A very pleasing
feature of the proceedings was the presentation of an address
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accompanied by valuable jewels, to Bro. Pontin, an old and
very highly esteemed Past Master of Moira Lodge, No. ii.
At the banquet very interesting and instructive addresses were
delivered by the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary, R. T.
Walkem, P. D. D. G. M. of St. Lawrence District, and W. Bro.
Robertson, M. P., of Belleville.
The following deaths have been reported to me : Bro.
John Craig of Stirling Lodge, No. 69, Bro John Albert
Aunger of Marmora Lodge, No. 222, who died Aug. 22,
1885 ; Bro. David McKee of Star in the East Lodge, No.
164, who died March 5th ; Bro. Edward Jones of Prince of
Wales Lodge, No. 146, who died March 15th; and V. W,
Bro. Aylsworth, M. D., of Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 146.
All except Bro. Craig were buried with Masonic honors.
There appears to be a great delicacy on the part of the
officers of some of the Lodges to enforce the provisions of the
Constitution and By-laws in regard to arrearages, and the con-
sequence is these Lodges are financially weak, whereas those
Lodges that work on strict business principles are healthy and
strong. There is one thing that appears very strange to me,
that it is generally the wealthiest members of the Lodges who
are in arrears and who allow themselves to be suspended.
I am very sorry that I cannot give a glowing account of the
condition of the order in this District, although from the
information I have received from various Districts, it would
compare favorably and perhaps would not be surpassed by
any District in the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge ; to the out-
side would it may appear strong and vigorous, and in point
of numbers I think we have no reason to complain, but there
is evidently wanting on the part of very many of those who belong
to our Lodges that interest that should exist, and without which
no practical exemplification of the principles of Freemasonry
can be expected. In examining the registers of many of the
Lodges I found some having a membership of from thirty-iive
to sixty, with* an average attendance of from twelve to fifteen,
and on making enquiry into the cause I failed to get any
satisfactory reason. I was assured in most cases it was not
those who lived long distances from the Lodges who were most
irregular in their attendance, but in many instances those
living almost within sound of the gavel. Verymanyact as though
they thought they had done their whole duty when they appeared
in a public procession, sporting an apron and a pair of white
kid gloves, and many seem to entirely ignore the first and
most important of the grand principles on which our insti-
tution is founded.
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In closing my report I desire to express my cordial thanks
to the officers and members of the sevenl Lodges. My re-
ception has been extremely agreeable and courteous, and I shall
not soon forget the kindness and consideration shown to me
in every part of the District. My correspondence has been
considerable ; a great many questions have been submitted to
me, but by the aid of R. W. Bro. Robertson's Digest of
Masonic Jurisprudence, I think I was enabled to answer them
all satisfactorily. I desire to express my personal esteem for
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and for R. W. Bro.
J. J. Mason, Giand Secretary, who on all occasions gave me
any advice I required.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
ROBT. W. LONGMORE,
D. D. G. M., Prince Edward District.
Camden East, June 28th, 1886.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master.^ Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. ^ A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In compliance
with the requirements of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge
of Canada, I have the honor to submit the following report on
the condition of Masonry in the St. Lawrence District during
the year it has been under my supervision.
I regret very much that I have been unable to visit all the
Lodges in the District, as I intended to, owing to a serious injury
received in August last, which disabled me from doing work
of any kind for nearly three months. This with other circum-
stances, over which I had no control, prevented me from dis-
charging the important duties entrusted to me, as they should have
been in the best interests of Masonry. However, I visited a
goodly number of the Lodges, and particularly those which my
predecessor was unable to reach, thereby giving to those Lodges
one official visit in two years, while the greater number received
annual visits. And as a redistribution of the Districts is pro-
posed (and I have no doubt will be carried at the Annual Meeting
of Grand Lodge) whereby the number will be increased and
the Lodges in each District reduced, the work of the D. D.
G. M. will be rendered less arduous and the interests of Masonry
better served.
I am pleased to be able to report, as far as I can judge from
my visits and other reliable information, that the Lodges in
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this District are working very satisfactorily and well, and many
of them for accuracy and impressiveness of ritual would be
hard to excell.
Having learned that Lansdowne Lodge had not held their
regular meetings for some time, I called a special meeting,
which was well attended, and finding the cause was a want of
a proj^er hall in which to hold their meetings, and finding they
had an abundance of good Masonic material, I soon discovered
that the difficulty could be overcome, and before parting with them
I concluded our interview would have the desired effect, and
the Lodge would soon be in working order again. I found the
Lodge room neatly and well furnished, the books satisfactorily
and orderly kept, and brotherly love and harmony prevailing.
A dispensation for a new Lodge was granted (on my recom-
mendation) to the brethren of the village of Lyn, (Leeds Co.)
by the most Worshipful the Grand Master, within the present
month, and it will be organized as soon as the Bro., who is named
as W. M., proves his proficiency in the Masonic art.
During the year I have received the usual monthly notices
of meetings, no irregularities and no complaints — with one
exception in regard to jurisdiction of territory, which I think
will be settled amicably.
In February last a new Lodge was formed and put in work-
ing order in Brockville, under the so-called Grand Lodge of
Ontario. As soon as I heard of it, the W. Masters of Surrey
and Salem Lodges (of Brockville) and myself put a notice in
the Brockville papers declaring it clandestine and illegal, and
warning all the Masons to beware ofthem and have no Masonic
fellowship with them, all of which I transmitted to the Most
Worshipful the Grand Master, through the Grand Secretary, and
received his approval of the course pursued. More recently I
have heard this said illegal Lodge is seldom spoken of, and, as
near as I can judge, it will die a natural death in the near
future.
During the year I installed the officers of Simpson Lodge,
Newboro, and Harmony Lodge, Delta.
I have also issued two dispensations, one to Leeds Lodge,
Gananoque, for the installation of officers, after the proper
date; and one to Salem Lodge, Brockville, to appear in regalia
in parade, for the purpose of attending Divine service.
Three deaths have occured in the District, all of whom were
buried with Masonic honors, and duly reported in the Lodge
reports to the Grand Secretary.
During the past winter my Parliamentary duties called me to
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Toronto for about two months, during which time I had the
pleasure of meeting the M. W. the Grand Master, and Rt. W.
Bro. Widdifield, D. D. G. M., Toronto District, and accompany-
ing these distinguished brethren in several of their official
visits to the different Masonic Lodges of the city of Toronto,
from whom we received a most welcome and fraternal greeting.
In conclusion, I beg to tender to the brethren of this District
my most sincere thanks for the universal courtesy and kindness
I have received from them in my official capacity, and I
shall always remember with i)leasure the year I occupied the
office of D. D. G. M. of the St. Lawrence District.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
R. H. Preston,
Newboro, June 26th, 1886. D. D. G. M., St. Lawrence District.
OTTAWA DISTRICT,
To the M. W. the Gra?td Master^ Officers and Members of the
Grand Lodge of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In obedience to
the Constitution of Grand Lodge I have the honor to submit
my report on the condition of Masonry in the Ottawa District.
During the year I have visited seventeen out of nineteen
Lodges in this jurisdiction.
In October last, by command of the M. W. Grand Master,
assisted by V. W. Bro. John A. Campbell, of this city, I had
the honor of consecrating and dedicating Mattawa Lodge, N o.
405, Mattawa, Nipissing District, and found every reason to
congratulate the brethren forming that Lodge, at the western
limit of this District, on its prosperous condition.
During my term of office I have installed the officers
of the following Lodges: Mattawa, No 405; Evergreen, No.
209; Doric, No. 58; Civil Service, No. 148; Chaudiere, No.
264; Prince of Wales, No. 371, and Lodge ot Fidelity, No. 231.
I issued four dispensations to appear in Masonic clothing,
in each instance for the purpose of attending Divine worship,
the offertory to be applied to Masonic objects.
I have much pleasure in being able to state that no com-
plaints have been submitted to me.
I have been exceedingly gratified to observe the uniformity
of work throughout the District, owing much to the efficient
discharge of duty by my predecessors in office.
On the 17th, 1 8th and 19th of May I held Lodges of In-
struction, severally in the different degrees, at the Masonic
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hall, in this city. The meetings were fully attended and much
interest was manifested in the exemplification of the work.
Death has removed from the ranks of the brethren here to
the Grand Lodge above R. W. Bro. E. C. Barber, P.D.D.G.M.,
Ottawa District, an honorary member of Lodge of Fidelity, No.
231; also VV. Bro. Christopher Leggo, P. M. of the Builder's
Lodge, No. 177.
To the brethren of the District I desire to extend my most
sincere thanks for the uniform courtesy and fraternal consider-
ation which have been extended to me in every portion of the
jurisdiction.
I cannot close my report without expressing my appreciation
of the kind services of V. W. Bro. J. A. Campbell, W. Bro.
David Taylor, W. Bro. R. F. Preston, and other brethren who
so generously tendered me valuable assistance in the discharge
of my official duties.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Clarence Ronald Church, M. D.,
Ottawa, July 5th, 1886. D. D. G. M., Ottawa District.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON WARRANTS..
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, President of the Board of
General Purposes, presented and read the following report : —
The Board beg leave to report that they have examined the
books of the following Lodges, at present working under dispen-
sation, and having made due inquiry into the circumstances
stated in their applications, have much pleasure in recommend-
ing that warrants be granted to them, as follows : —
Keystone Lodge, Sault St. Marie, Algoma District.
Rodney " Rodney, London "
Naphtali " Tilbury Centre, St. Clair "
And that the Grand Master be requested to continue
dispensations to the following Lodges, viz :—
Fort William Lodge, Fort William, Algoma District.
Lyn " Lyn, St. Lawrence "
Fraternally submitted.
DONALD ROSS,
Chairman of Sub-Co»imittee.
no GRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
It was moved by R. W. IJro. Henry Robertson, seconded
by R. \V. Bro. Donald Ross, and
/Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Warrants be received and
adopted.
REPORT OF THE BO.ARD ON AUDIT AND
FINANCE.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, President of the Board of
General Purposes, presented and read the following
report:
The Board, through the Committee of Finance, have audi-
ted the books of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary,
and certify to their correctness.
All moneys received by the Grand Secretary have been paid
over to the Grand Treasurer, and the receipt acknowledged by
that officer. Vouchers have been produced for all payments
made by the Grand Treasurer, as authorized by Grand Lodge.
The Receipts and Expenditures from ist June, 1885, to
31st May, 1886, have been as follows :
RECEIPTS.
Certificates, $ 2,117 00
Dues, 9,328 00
Fees, Ij344 00
Dispensations, 157 00
Warrants, 50 00
Constitutions, 330 00
Past Master's Certificates 16 00
Commutations, 165 00
Sundries, i 75
Interest on General Fund, 2,649 34
" Asylum " . . 324 00
Cash in Bank, 31st May, 1885, 12,994 49
$29,476 58
EXPENDITURES.
Grand Secretary's Salary $ 1,600 00
Assist. " " 800 00
Rent of Grand Secretary's Office, 175 00
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Incidental Expenses, viz : —
Repairing Regalia, $ 14 60
Fuel and Light, 31 08
Book Case, 4 00
Travelling Expenses, 24 55
R. W. Bro. Rea, Expenses at Ottawa, 7 00
Customs, 2 56
Printing and Binding, 20 98
Office Cleaning, 37 68
Telegrams, 11 85
Express and Cartage, 796
Postage, r93 66
• $355 92
Less amount due Grand Secretar}'.. 55 92
$ 300 00
Grand Secretary, balance of inciden-
tals to 31st May, 1885, r2 2=5
Allowance to Grand Master, coo 00
Spectator, Printing Proceedings, &c., ^ge 03
" Sundry Printing, 209 95
Ennis & Cook, Sundry Printing, .... 69 50
Copp, Clark & Co., for M. ^L Cer-
tificates 45973
Expenses of the Board of General
Purposes,
Expenses ot Grand Lodge meeting,
Buntin, Gillies & Co., Stationery, . , .
M. W. Bro. Klotz and Seymour, ex
re Committee,
Bro. Hillman,
Premium on Grand Secretary's Bond,
Presentation to M. W. Bro. Otto
Klotz,
Grand Secretary's Books,
Insurance on Regalia, &c.,
527
90
44
88
36
60
20
20
12
00
50
00
245
50
90
00
17
50
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
M. W. Bro. Klotz, Expenses Revision
of Constitution, 25 60
$ 5.831 64
Benevolence, —
Orders on Benevolence, $9,260 00
Mrs, Wilson, 300 00
Miss Wilson, 300 00
Mrs. Harris, . 225 00
$10,085 °°
Cash in Bank of Commerce,.... i3>559 94
$29,476 58
The funds of Grand Lodge on the 31st May, 1886, were as
follows : —
Special deposit in Canadian Bank of Com-
merce at 4^ per cent., credited monthly, $55,400 00
Cash in Bank of Commerce, i3>559 94
^959 94
Which represents the balances at the credit of the following
accounts : —
General Fund, $ 20,899 3^
Asylum Fund, May, 1885, $10,524 75
Add interest collected 324 00
$ 10,848 75
Benevolent Investment account,
May, 1885, $31,504 60
Add 10 per cent, gross receipts
from ist June, i}35o 87
32,855 47
Benevolent Current account, .... 4)356 34
$68,959 94
The Board have examined the following accounts and, find-
ing them correct recommend their payment :
M. W. Bro. Klotz, postage and stationery, 3 years
Com. of Benevolence $ 45 00
Buntin, Gillies & Co., stationery 35 44
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. II3
Ennis Ov: Cook, printing 12 00
Copp, Clark (S: Co., certificates 284 72
Times Printing Co 95 50
Spectator Printing Co 81 25
Robt. Duncan & Co., books and stationery. ... 46 10
Grand Secretary, balance of incidentals 55 92
Grand Secretary, advance for incidentals 300 00
Printing and other expenses, Committee on the
Redistribution of Districts 140 08
$1,106 01
Regarding the application of Northern Light Lodge, No. 266,
Stayner, asking for a new warrant (free of cost) to replace the
old one destroyed by fire, the Board recommend that in con-
sideration of their severe loss a second time by fire, a new one
be issued to them free of cost.
In reference to the application of Prince Albert Lodge, No.
183, Port Perry; VValsingham Lodge, No. 174, Port Rowan,
and Delaware Valley Lodge, No. 358, Delaware, requesting a
remission of dues owing this Grand Lodge, stating that they
had been unfortunate in losing the paraphernalia by fire, the
Board again desire to repeat that as these claims have always
been refused, they cannot recommend that they be entertained.
Respecting the application of Bothwell Lodge, No. 179, Both-
well asking for remission of Grand Lodge dues, the Board have
carefully considered the communication from the D. D. G. I\L of
the St. Clair District on their behalf, but cannot recommend
any remission. It is not deemed advisable to make a precedent
in these cases, but the Board trust the brethren will make a
strenuous effort to overcome their difficulties.
A memorial has been received from Oakville Lodge, No.
400, asking Grand Lodge to convey to said Lodge the moneys
and other property of the defunct White Oak Lodge, No. 198,
now held by this Grand Lodge. The Board recommend that
the Grand Secretary be instructed to make the necessary
transfer to the said Oakville Lodge, No. 400.
The Board desire to acknowledge the receipt of a communi-
cation from Mr. Allen Cleghorn, President of the Brant
114 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Memorial Association, and have carefully considered their
application for assistance in their laudable undertaking, yet
they deem it inadvisable to recommend that any grant be made,
as Grand Lodge funds have never been devoted to objects other
than benevolence and the ordinary e.\])enses of Grand Lodge.
As the tenders for Grand Lodge printing expire with the
pres'^nt year, the Board recommend that the Grand Secretary
invite new tenders for five years, under the same regulations
and conditions that the former tender was accepted.
The Grand Treasurer having notified the President of the
Board that the Bank of Commerce decline to continue paying
4)^ per cent, interest (computed monthly) upon the special
deposit, the Board recommend that the Finance Committee of
the Board, and the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and
Grand Treasurer be authorized to make enquiry from the
several Investment Associations what interest they would allow
for sums of $10,000, or more, invested for not more than five
years ; and that the said committee be empowered to invest
the funds of Grand Lodge up to say $60,000.00, in the
securities of such monetary institutions as they may deem best.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Board, last
year the Grand Secretary notified thirty-one Lodges to show
cause at this annual communication why their several warrants
should not be forfeited for non-compliance with the constitution
with respect to returns and remittances.
Fifteen of the thirty-one Lodges have made returns and
placed themselves in good standing, and a majority of the
remainder having shown sufificicnt cause, the Board recommend
that a year's further time be granted to those in arrears before
» action is finally taken by Grand Lodge.
Fraternally submitted.
T. Sargant,
Chairman of Sub- Committee.
It was moved by Rt. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded by
Rt. W. Bro. Thos. Sargant, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board on Audit and Finance be re-
ceived and (subsequently) adopted.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. II5
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON BENEVOLENCE.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented the following report : —
The Board have had under consideration the several applica-
tions for relief, and, after due consideration, recommended that
the following appropriations be paid during the ensuing year
from the Funds of Benevolence, in two half-yearly payments)
namely :—
No. To Whom Granted. .\mount. • Through Whom Payable.
I Toronto Board of Relief $500 Sec.-Treas. Toronto L.B.R.
2
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150
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20
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Il6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
30 Widow of E. G 30 Sec.-Treas. Toronto L.B.R.
31 " C. S 40
32 " J. S 30
33 " S. Mc. B 20 " " "
34 " R. S 40
35 Brother D. B 40 " " "
36 " H. C. H 30
37 Janet, daughter of J. M. 10 " " "
38 Euphemia, '• J. M. 10
39 Widow of G. S 20 " Hamilton "
40 " P. P 20
41 " W. W. P 20
42 " J. E. A 20
43 " G. S 20
44 " T. B. H 30 "
45 " J. W 20
46 " T. K 30
47 " J. W. F 20
48 " "w. W. R 20
49 " P. S 30
50 " W. S 30
51 " W. L 30
52 " T. McC 20
53 " W. A. H 20
54 " T. G. S 20
55 " J. W. H 20
56 " W. J. S. K 20
57 " J. S. L.. 40
58 " J. McK 30
59 " A. McM 20
60 " J. E 20
61 " J. R. G 40
62 " J. B 20 " " "
63 " G. G 30
64 " T. S. : 30 " "
65 " T. W. W 20 > "
66 " W. D 20 "
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. II 7
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
67 Widow of A. M 3oSec.-Treas.Ham'tonL.B.R.
68 " W. C. C 30
69 Wife of J. R. G 40
70 Louisa, dau. of P. H. E. 20
71 Brother C. W. S 50
72 Widow of T. W 20 " London
73 " J. Le. C 20
74 " E. L 20
75 " T. L 20
76 " A. McI 20
77 " C. B 30
78 " L. H 30
79 " E. W. G 20
80 " D. M 20
81 " G. H 20
82 " A. G 40
83 " G. C 30
84 " C. H 30
85 " J. P 20
86 " W. H. K 20
87 " T. McC. L 30
88 " J. W 20
89 " R. J. S 20
90 " D. McK 20
91 " W. H. S 20
92 " T. G. S 20
93 " H. R. B 40
94 " LH 20
95 " L. G. J 30
96 Oq^hans of J. 0 20
97 Widow of L. 0 30
98 " J. R 20
99 Wife and Children of J. M 30
100 Brothers. T 50
loi " J. D 40
102 Orphans of R. B 20
103 Widow of T. S 30 " Ottawa
ii8
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
04 Widow of J. S 20 Sec.-Treas. Ottawa L.B.R.
30
30
20
40
40
05 " JH
06 " B. H
07 " T. S. S
08 " W. H. McB. .
09 " E. C. B
10 " J. McK 40
11 " E. P 30
12 " J. S. 1 20
13 Orphans of J. O 40
14 " J. M 20
15 Widow of T. H 30
16 " R. C. B 40
17 " S. B ,.... 30
18 " G. A 20
19 " J. B T 20
20 " J. K. 0 30
21 " J. K. 0 20
22 " W. T 30
23 " W. R
24 " W. J
25 " R. N
26 " D. C
27 " W. W. N...
28 " P. S. L
29 Brother T. P 40
30 Orphans of W. R 20
31 Widow of J. H 20
32 " F. W. R
33 " T. B. M
34 " E. T
35 " S. W
36 " H. C
37 Brother J. N 50
38 Widow of W. C 30
39 " G. S. B 20
40 Brother J. E. W 50
Kingston
30
40
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20
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20
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Peterborough
30
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40
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30
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20
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Guelph
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
119
No. To Whom Granted. Amount.
41 Louisa, dau. of H. L. . . . 20
42 Widow of S. I 20
43 " J- W. S 30
44 " J. F. K 20
45 Brother G. P 30
46 Widow of C. J. E 30
Through Whom Payable.
Sec.-Treas. Guelph L.B.R.
Stratford
" St. Thomas "
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
A. K 40
T. B 20
W^ L 20
R. W. M 20
J. C. S 40
J. S 20
D. R 20
W. J..B 20
H. H 30
J. McN 20
R. C S
A. M
S. K
E. C
H. R 20
M. McP 40
D. McL 30
W. S. McK .
P. N
66 Brother J. S. V
67 Widow of W. P
68 " J. C
69 " W. D
70 " H. H
71 Brother C. A. H. P.. .
72 " G F. P 40
73 " J, B 50
74 Orphans of J. H. M . .
75 " W. T
76 Widow of J. F 20
77 " FA. C. .. 30
20
30
50
30
20
40
30
40
40
20
Gait
Strathroy
20
20
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20
ti
Goderich
30
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Woodstock "
Barrie
Brockville
I20 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. 'Ihrough Whom Payable.
178 Widow of j. G. F 3oSec.-Tres.O\vcn S'd L.B.R.
179 " A. S. McI.... 20
i3o " J. T 20 W. M. Niagara, 2.
181 " R. H 30 "
182 Daughter of T. N 30 " Union, 9.
183 Widow of J. C 20 "
184 " F. B 20 "
185 " J.N 40 " True Britons, 14.
186 " W. D 20 "
187 " J. H 40 "
188 " W. S 30 " Prince Ed^vards, 18.
189 " J. J. C 20 "
190 " R. L 20 "St. Francis, 24.
191 " W. J. P 30 " Ontario, 26.
192 " J. McG 20 " *
193 " J. R. R 20 " United, 29.
194 " T. C 20 " Composite, 30
195 " A. D 30 " Jerusalem, 31.
196 " D. S 20 "
197 " G. G 20 "
198 " S. B 40 " Amity, 32,
199 " W. L 30 "
200 " W. J 30 "
201 " S. W 20 "
202 Sarah, dau. of L. J. W. . . 50 " "
203 Widow of M. S 30 " Thistle, 34.
204 " J. McV 20 "
205 " B.N 20 " Welland, 36.
206 " J K. 30 " Hiram 37.
207 " P. S. McK 20 "
208 " J. M 20 " Vaughan, 54.
209 " R. W 20 "
210 " C. E. V 20 "
211 " A. G 30 " Merrickville, 55.
212 " T. B. C 40 " Sterling, 69.
213 " J- 1 30 " St. James', 73.
214 Brother J. 1 40 "
Xo.
216
217
218
219
2 20
221
2 2 2
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 121
To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
Brother W. J.I 50 W.M. Faithful Brethren, 77.
Widow of F. W. B 30 " King Hiram, 78.
Brother J. W , . 40 " Simcoe, 79.
Widow of J. C. B 20 " Albion, 80.
D. McL 20 " St. John's, 81.
J. L. McK.... 40 "
E. H 20 " ■ "
" W. L. R 20 •' King Hiram, 89.
A. N. B 20 " Colborne, 91.
G. G 20 "
L. T 40 "
J. E. B 20 "
Brother J. M 50 " Northern Light, 93.
Orphans of W. J. D 30 "
Widow of R. F 20 " Sharon, 97.
W. H 20 "
R. B. C. P.... 20 "
Orphans of J. W. A 20 "
Widow of R. F 40 " Tuscan, 99.
J. R 30 "
A W. H 20 " Valley, 100.
R. B 20 '• Maple Leaf, 103.
J. F. R 30 "
Orphans of S. S 40 " St. John's, 104.
Widow of T. P 20 " Burford, 106.
J. B. S 30 "
G. W. V. L. .. 20 " Albion, 109.
Brother P. M 50 "
R. P 50 "
Widow of J. P 30 " Central, no.
T. D. H 40 "
" W. A 20 " Wilson, 113.
W. S. P 20 "
«' W. P 20 " "
J. W. B 40 "
A. M 40 " Ivy, 115.
R. B 30 " Cassia, 116.
122 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
252 Widow of T. A 20 W. M. Maple Leaf, 119.
253 " VV. P 20 " Doric, 121.
254 " H. R 20 " "
255 " C. B 40 "
256 " A. D 20 " The Belleville, 123.
257 " R. N 30 "
258 " E. L. A 20 '< "
259 Brother J. H 40 " "
260 Orphans of G. B. F 20 " "
261 Widow of J. R 30 " Golden Rule, 126.
262 " H. O'N 30 " "
263 " J- H 20 " Rising Sun, 129.
264 " J. S 40 " St. Lawrence, 131.
265 " W. R 40 " St. Clair, 135.
266 " J. J 40 " Lebanon, 139.
267 " J. VV. H 30 " Prince of Wales, 146.
268 " R. G 20 "
269 " J. W. R 20 " "
270 Daughter of J. R. S 40 " "
271 \Vidow of J. T 30 " Mississippi, 147.
272 " W. A. D 30 "
273 " D. T 40 "
274 " R. B 20 " Irving, 154.
275 Brother li. H 30 " Simpson, 157.
276 Widow of F. A. C 20 " "
277 " J. C 20 " Percy, 161.
278 " R. E 30 "
279 '' W. C 20 " Prince of Wales, 171.
280 " W. A. F 40 "
281 " T. A 30 " Walsingham, 174.
282 " J. B 20 " Spartan, 176.
283 " W. H. C 20 " Oriental, 181.
284 " J. E. D 40 "
285 " R. B. W 30 " Prince Albert, 184.
286 " C. S. H 20 " St. Albans, 200.
287 " J. U 30 " ' Lancaster, 207.
288 " G. S 30 " Evergreen, 209.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 1 23
N'o. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
289 Widow of J. C. R 20 W. M. Lake, 215.
290 " E. A.-S 20 "
291 " R. S. H 20 " Harris, 216.
295 " W. McK 20 " Credit. 219.
293 " D. P 20 " Bernard, 225.
294 " A. B. S 40 " Ionic, 229.
295 Brother W. N 50 " Manitoba, 236.
296 Widow of P. F. L. R. . . . 20 " Beaver, 234.
297 " J. V 20 " Aldworth, 235.
298 " T. F 40 " Havelock, 238.
299 Orphans of J. T. B 40 " Tweed, 239.
300 Widow of N. R 30 " Quinte 241.
301 " R. A. F : . . . . 20 "
302 " W. P 30 " Sydenham, 255.
303 Brother J. H 50 " Oak Branch, 661.
304 Widow of J. A 20 " Harriston, 262.
305 " R. J. C 20 "
306 John W. S., sonofT. S.. 40 " Forest, 263.
307 Widow of H. M 20 " WeUington, 271.
308 " J. H 20 " New Hope, 279.
309 " S. W 40 "
310 " R. R 20 " Thorne, 281.
311 " P. S 20 " Lome, 282.
312 " C. R 40 "
313 " J. McR 20 "
314 " H. P. T 40 " Wingham, 286.
315 " A. B 30 " Minerva, 304.
316 " T- S 40 " Durham, 306.
317 " T. F. E 20 " Arkona, 307.
318 " J- J- E 30 " Morning Star, 309.
319 Brother J. P 50 "
320 Widow of W. A. G 40 " Blackwood, 311.
321 " J. M 20 " Blair, 314.
322 " D. J. B 40 "
323 " E. E. S 20 " Hiram, 319.
324 " J. A 40 " Walker, 321.
325 " J. McT 20 " Alvinston, 323.
124
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No.
To Whom Granted.
Through Whom Payable.
326 W. D. orphan of J. H. I). 20 W. M. King Solomon, 329.
327 Widow of F. H 40
328
329
330
331
332
333
H. P. B .
A. G...
J. T. D..
J.H....
W. S...
C. W. P,
334 Ann B. C, wife of C. C.
335 Widow of H.L.T
. Occident, 346.
30
3"
30
30
40
40
30 M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz.
30 Bro, Robert Armour. ,
Mercer, 347.
Henderson, 388.
Leopold, 297,
Oakville, 400.
336 " A. B 40 M.W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson
The following is an abstract of the returns received from
the Local Boards of Relief, as at the 31st May, 1886 : —
The Local Board of Relief of the city of Belleville, is the
only one which has failed to make the return as required by
Grand Lodge Rule.
TORONTO.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $44 38
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 500 00
To 23 Pensioners 600 00
Grants from 11 Lodges,
viz.: 16, 22, 25, 65, 75,
86, 218, 247, 316, 339,
and 367 686 20
Other Sources 150 78
EXPENDITURE.
Grants irom Grand Lodge
to 23 Pensioners $ 585 oo-
Local Relief 135 15
Transient Relief 819 55
Funeral Expenses 22 00
Incidentals 43 15
I Order returned 15 o&
Total Expenditure 1,619 85
Balance on hand 361 51
$1981 36
27 35
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 150 00
To 33 Pensioners 860 00
Grants from i Lodge, viz. :
6 79 81
Other Sources 162 68
$1,981 36
HAMILTON.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 23 Pensioners $ 840 00
Local Relief 187 75
Transient Relief 152 00
Funeral Expenses 55 9*
1 Order returned 20 cx>
Total EjSpenditure 1,255 00
Balance on hand 24 18
$1,279 84
$1,279 84
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 58S6.
125
LONDON.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 18 59
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 70 00
To 26 Pensioners 63c 00
Grants from 8 Lodges, viz. :
20, 42, 64, 195, 209a,
330. 345> 380 145 00
Other Sources 274 00
EXI'ENIJITUKE.
Grants Irom Grand Lodge
to 26 Pensioners $630 00
Local Relief 283 00
Transient Relief 74 55
Funeral Expenses 25 00
Incidentals 10 00
Total Expenditure. . . . 1,022 65
Balance on hand 1 14 94
$1,137 59
OTTAWA.
$',137 59
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
18S5 $ 31 39
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 30 00
To 6 Pensioners 160 00
Grants from 7 Lodges, viz. :
52, 58, 148, 177, 231,
264 and 371 140 50
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 6 Pensioners $160 00
Local Relief 85 00
Transient Relief 29 00
Incidentals 6 00
Total Expenditure .... 2S0 00
Balance on hand Si 89
$361 89
KINGSTON.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 10 28
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 50 00
To 15 Pensioners 430 00
■Grants trom 3 Lodges, viz. :
3. 92, 253 182 55
Other Sources 125 00
$361 89
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 15 Pensioners $430 co
Local Relief 150 00
Transient Relief 70 00
Funeral Expenses ^37 55
Incidentals i 09
Total Expenditure.
Balance on hand . . .
$797 83
PETERBOROUGH.
788 64
9 19
$797 83
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Balance on hand 31st May, Grants from Grand Lodge
1885 $ 16 39 to 7 Pensioners $230 00
To 7 Pensioners 230 00 Local Pelief 17 00
126 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Grants from i Lodge, viz.: Transient Relief 25 oo
lOi 5 00 Incidentals i 00
Other Sources 25 25
Total Expenditure.... 273 00
Balance on hand 3 64
$276 64 $276 64
CHATHAM.
RECEIRTS. EXPENDITURE.
Balance on hand 31st May, Grants from Grand Lodge
18S5 $ 1 7 40 to 3 Pensioners $ 80 00
Direct Grant from Grand Local Relief 48 00
Lodge 30 00 Transient Relief. 65 55
To 3 Pensioners 80 00
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz. :
46 and 267 78 00 Total Expenditure. ... $193 55
Other Sources 9 5° Balance on hand 21 35
$214 90 $214 90
GUELPH.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Direct Grant from Grand Balance due Treasurer. . . $ 3 06
Lodge $ 10 00 Grants from Grand Lodge
To 5 Pensioners 160 00 to 5 Pensioners 160 00
Grants from 3 Lodges, viz. : Local Relief 24 85
180, 258 and 361 30 25 Transient Relief 9 20
Incidentals 75
Total Expenditure $^97 86
Balance on hand. .... 2 39
$200 25 $200 25
STRATFORD.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Balance on hand 31st May, Grants from Grand Lodge
1885 $ 66 83 to I Pensioner $ 20 00
To I Pensioner 20 00 Local Relief 35 00
Grants from 3 Lodges, viz. : Funeral Expenses 35 00
144, 302 and 332 56 15 Incidentals 50
Total Expenditure.... $ 90 50
Balance on hand 52 48
$142 98 $142 98
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127
ST. THOMAS.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 22 83
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 10 00
To 3 Pensioners 80 00
$112 83
GALT.
EXPENDITtl
'RE.
Grants from tirand Lodge
to 3 Pensioners
$ 80 00
Local Relief
lO GO
Transient Relief. . . ,
3 00
Incidentals
30
Total Expenditure.
$ 93 30
Balance on hand . .
19 53
$112 83
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885
To 3 Pensioners
EXPENDITURE.
Grant from Grand Lodge
35 15 to 3 Pensioners
90 00 Transient Relief
Incidentals
Total Exp^diture. . . .
Balance on hand
$125 15
STRATHROY.
$ 90 00
3 75
05
$ 93 80
31 35
$125 15
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 12 16
To II Pensioners 260 00
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz. :
S^ and 366 25 00
Other Sources i 47
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to Pensioners $230 00
Local Relief 25 00
Transient Relief 3 50
Orders in favor of Widow
Jones, transferred to
Amity Lodge, No. 32,
Dunnville 30 00
Total Expenditure
Balance on hand . .
$298 62
$288 50
10 13
$298 63
RECEIPTS.
To 7 Pensioners
Grant from i Lodge . . .
GODERICH.
EXPENDITURE.
5220 00 Grant from Grand Lodge
78 73 to 7 Pensioners $220 00
Local Relief 59 39
Funeral Expenses '9 34
Total Expenditure.... $298 73
$298 73
$298 73
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
WINDSOR.
RKCEII'TS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 25 50
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 40 00
To I Pensioner 30 00
Grant from i Lodge, 47. . . 35 00
EXPENDITURE.
Grant from Grand Lodge
to I Pensioner $ 30 00
Local Relief 25 00
Transient Relief 59 00
Total Expenditure $114 00
Balance on hand. ..... 16 50
$130 50
$130 50
WOODSTOCK.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ I 05
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 10 00
To 6 Pensioners 190 00
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz. :
73 and 83 *. 84 98
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 5 Pensioners $170 00
Local Relief 84 98
Transient Relief 615
Incidentals 10
Orders in favor of Widow
Child, returned 20 00
Total Expenditure $281 23
Balance on hand 4 80
$286 03 $286 03
BARRIE.
EXrENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
^ 13 35 to 3 Pensioners $ So 00
Transient Relief 10 00
10 00 —
To 3 Pensioners 80 00 Total Expenditure 90 00
Balance on hand 13 35
RECEIITS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 .'
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge
$ 103 35
BROCKVILLE.
* 103 35
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1885 $ 83 90
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 20 00
To 2 Pensioners 50 00
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz :
5, 368 90 00
Other Sources 12 25
EXI"ENDITURE.
Grants from Giand Lodge
to 2 Pensioners !
Local Relief
Transient Relief 37 75
Funeral Expenses 41 50
50 00
60 00
Total Expenditure 189 25
Balance on hand 66 90
« 256 15
$256 15
I
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PETROLIA.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz : Local Relief
194, 260 $ 59 80
Other Sources 41 14 Total Expenditure
$ 100 94 ?
OWEN SOUND.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Direct Grant from Grand Grants from Grand Lodge
Lodge $ 20 00 to 2 Pensioners i
Special Grants from Grand Local Relief
Ledge Transient Relief
To 2 Pensioners 50 00 Funeral Expenses
Grants from 2 Lodges 50 00 -
Total Expenditure
Balance on hand . . ,
129
100 94
100 94
100 94
50 00
18 00
8 00
27 80
$ 120 00
CLIFTON.
RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.
Direct Grant from Grand Transient Relief
Lodge $ 20 00
Total Expenditure
Balance on hand
95 80
24 20
$ 120 00
9 00
9 00
II 00
$ 20 00
$ 20 00
The Lodges which, by their returns of grants made by
Grand Lodge, and made payable through the Master of each
Lodge, show that they have raised money by local contribu-
tions, and expended the same for benevolent purposes are the
following, viz. : No. 26, $137.50; No. 30, $8.75; No. 31,
$65 ; No. 32, $35 ; No. 48, $25 ; No. 55, $20 ; No. 73, $20 ;
No. 77, $30 ; No. 90, $132.25 ; No. 91, $9; No. 93, $5 ; No.
97, $90 ; No. TOO, $48 ; No. 103, $40; No. no, $54; No.
ii3>$25; No. 121, $36; No. 129, $5; No. 139, $35; No.
146, $20; No. 164, $37.50; No. 216, $20; No. 250, $62;
No. 262, $8 ; No. 304, $37.50 ; No. 306, $1.35 ; No. 314,
$23.50; No. 400, $20.
The Lodges which, by their returns, only show the moneys
received from Grand Lodge for Special Grants and paid over
130 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
to the parties to whom such grants were made, but do not
show that any money was raised or expended by such Lodges
for benevolent purposes, are the following, viz : Nos. 2, 9, 14^
24, 29, 34, 37, 62, 81, 106, 109, 115, 116, 119, 131, 135, 136,
147, 154, 161, 181, 200, 209, 229, 236, 241, 266, 313, 323, 336.
The Lodges in default of making returns as required by
Grand Lodge rules are the following viz : returns due for
Grants made in 1879, No. 15, $40 ; in 1880, No. 94, $40, No.
353) $30 j i" 1881, No. 179, $40, No. 312, $80; in 1882, No.
15, $20, No. 159, $30, No. 168, $20, No. 217, $30^ No. 289,
$30; in 1883, No. 39, 20, No. 210, $50, No. 284, $40, No.
321, $40 ; in 1884, No. 82, $30, No. 125, $90, No. 168, $20,
No. 196, $20, No. 215, S20, No. 225, $40, No. 265, $50 ; and
in 1885, No. 10, $50, No. 36, $20, No. 45, $50, No. 54, $60,
No. 74, $30, No. 80, $70, No. 99, $90, No. 126, $60, No. 137,
$20, No. 140, $30, No. 165, $30, No. 189, $50, No. 193, $20,
No. 234, $20, No. 238, $40, No. 303, $40, No. 307, $20, No.
354, $20, No. 362, $20.
Making in all 40 Lodges from which returns are past due, in
consequence of which future grants will not be paid until such
returns are properly made.
Among the numerous applications for relief, four have been
rejected, as they were not considered entitled to Grand Lodge
aid.
A most happy incident occured since last communication of
Grand Lodge, whereby ample provision has been made for one
of the orphans entered on Grand Lodge books of benevolence,
the circumstance of which incident are briefly as follows :
In August last, the M. W. Grand Master informed the Chair-
man of the Committee on Benevolence, that a highly respect-
able gentleman and his wife, not being blessed with any children
themselves, wished to adopt as their own a little girl of about
one or two years of age, and the G. M. enquired whether any
such little girl could be found among our Masonic friends.
The chairman immediately consulted the books of Grand Lodge
and from them sent to the G. M. a list with particulars of a
number of such orphans. The result was a letter from said
gentleman requesting enquiry to be made as to whether the
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widowed mothers would part with their Httle daughters.
Accordingly several letters were written by the chairman to
widows who had a daughter at that age. The answers, how-
ever, were not encouraging ; none would part with her youngest
child. Nevertheless, after some further correspondence and
personal interview, one widow consented to part with her little
daughter. All requisite legal papers were executed, and the
child transferred to her new home, where she is not only happy
herself, but a constant source of happiness to her foster-parents.
For obvious reasons the names of the parties are withheld ; yet
it will nevertheless be a pleasure and gratification to Grand
Lodge, that at least one little orphan, who, with her sorrowing
mother, was left poor and penniless through the untimely death
of the father in the prime of his life, is now amply provided for
as the lawfully adopted daughter of a highly respectable and
wealthy father.
Otto Klotz,
Chairman Sub-Coiiimittce,
It was moved by R. AV. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded by
M, W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Benevolence be received
and (subsequently) adopted.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
M. M. Bro. Klotz, gave notice that on to-morrow he would
move that the sum of $8,000 be taken from the General Funds
of Grand Lodge and placed to the credit of the Benevolent
Fund — current account.
REPORT ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, on behalf of the Board,
presented and read the following
REPORT :
The Board of General Purposes have had before them the
following cases of grievance and appeal, all of which have
been carefully considered, and the conclusions arrived at are
embodied in the report in detail upon each case as follows : —
132 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
In the matter of "\
W. Bro. Thos. Willson, I rr^, ^. , r ^.u-
' I The particulars of this case
^^' I will be found in Grand Lodge
W. Bro. Sweetman. I proceeding of last year— 1885—
page 154, The D. D. G. M. of
Huron District, to whom the matter was remitted for reconsider-
ation and re-trial has reported affirming the former finding, not
guilty. In this report the Board concur.
Re Lebanon Lodge, No. 139, j
^^' ^ This case is referred to
Robert Gott. j ^^ 1^5^ year's proceedings —
1885 — page 155. The defendant is charged with having, at
sundry times, defrauded Lodge 139 (of which he was Secretary)
of various sums of money. He was tried by the Lodge and
found guilty, and suspended, and a recommendation made that
he should be expelled. In this finding the Board concur, and
they recommend that he be summoned to show cause, at next
meeting of Grand Lodge, why he should not be expelled from
the Craft.
In the matter of
W. Bro. McGuire,
vs.
In this case W. Bro.
Middleditch is charged with
W. Bro. Middleditch, I ^ ,. -.tt -d t.^
' I assault upon W. Bro. Mc-
LoDGE No. 34. J Guire. The Lodge, No. 34,
dismissed the charge. Bro. McGuire appealed to the D. D. G.
M., who refused to alter the finding of the Lodge. Bro. Mc-
Guire now appeals to Grand Lodge. There are no papers be-
fore the Board except the correspondence which took place
between the complainant and the D. D. G. M. of St. Clair
District. While the Board concur with the D. D. G. M. in his
opinion with reference to his jurisdiction, they would, never-
theless, recommend that the matter be referred to him for in-
vestigation and such action as he may find necessary or
advisable.
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In the matter of \
Lodge, 366, -o a 1 j • 1 j
1 Bro. Ackroyd is charged
with unmasonic conduct in
Bro. J. T. Ackroyd. J ^^^^^^ been guilty of the
crime of Bigamy.
He was tried by his Lodge, found guilty, suspended, and
recommended to Grand Lodge for expulsion.
The Board recommend that Bro. J. T. Ackroyd be sum-
moned to appear before Grand Lodge, at its next annual
communication, to show cause why he should not be expelled.
In the matter of \
Bro. Minister,
It is charged in this
case that W, Bro.
Langton, V. W. Bro.
Hambly, and Bro.
vs.
W. Bro. Langton, V. W. Bro. Hamblv,
and
Bro. A. Pearson.
of
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 22. / Pearson, while acting
as W. Master, S. Warden and J. Warden, respectively of King
Solomon's Lodge, No. 22, did make a false declaration of the
state of the Ballots on the applications of four candidates for
initiation into said King Solomon's Lodge.
The Board are of opinion that the provisions of Sec. 158,
of the Constitution of Grand Lodge, are so stringent as to
preclude enquiry into the irregularities alleged.
In the matter of \
Merritt Lodge, 168, I j^ ^^.^ ^^^^^ ^^.^.^^ -^ ^^^„.
^^- j tioned on page 156 of G. L.
W. Bro. E. H. BuRGAR. j Proceedings of 1885, the De-
fendant has appeared by his representatives before the Board,
to show cause against the summons served upon him.
The Board are of opinion that Defendant acted improperly
in receiving the moneys of the Lodge, and very improperly in
134 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
retaining them in his hands. It is alleged, however, in his
behalf, that he had no intention of apj^ropriating the moneys
to his own use, but desired an audit before he should pay
them over, and he has, since last meeting of Grand Lodge,
paid over the sum of $i8o, which he claims is all that was due
by him. The difference between this sum and the amount
found due from him by the committee sent down by the M.
W. the Grand Master, to look into the matter, is about $40.
The Board recommend that the defendant be punished for
his misconduct by the continuance of his suspension until next
annual meeting of Grand Lodge, and thereafter until he shall
have paid to the Lodge, No. 168, the sum of $40, or such less
sum as the Lodge may accept in satisfaction of his debt.
In the matter of
Harriston Lodge, No. 262,
In this case Bro. James
vs
I Brown is charged with having
Bro. Tames Brown. / , -i. rr 1 • u ■
■' ^ been guilty of felony; m havmg
stolen certain cases of groceries, etc., from certain freight cars.
of the Grand Trunk Railway, at Palmerston ; for which felony
he has been tried by the Civil Courts, found guilty and
sentenced to one year's imprisonment and which sentence he is
now undergoing. The Board recommend that Bro. James
Brown be summoned to appear before Grand Lodge, at its next
regular communication, to show cause why he should not be
expelled.
In the matter of
Bro. D. L. Brown,
^^' y The defendant is charged with
Bro. John Doreen, | ^n aggravated assault on Bro.
Of" I Brown. He was tried by the
Lodge No. 241. j Lodge, found guilty, suspended,
and recommended to GrandLodge for expulsion. The Board
recommend that the suspension of Bro. Doreen be continued
indefinitely.
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W. Bro. Bishop, \
Rt. W. Bro. Gunn, I" ^^'^ ^^^^ ^*- ^^^ ^''O- ^unn
1 is charged by W. Bro. Bishop,
W. Bro. Irwin, p" ^^"^"^ Observance Lodge, No.
I 27, with having used improper
Doric Lodge, No. 382 ^"^ intemperate language and
J with having made an unfounded
statement respecting the complainant in Doric Lodge, at a
meeting of that Lodge, held on the 15th February, 1886.
W. Bro. Irwin is also charged with having, at the same time,
amongst other things, stated that Bro. Bishop had taken ad-
vantage of a dying man, knowing this statement to be untrue,
and further, with having used disgraceful and unmasonic lan-
guage against Bro. Bishop, by saying that he was void of all
moral worth, totally unfit to be a Mason, much less a Worshipful
Master.
The language appears to have been the result of a very warm
discussion, respecting the character of a candidate who had
applied for initiation in Doric Lodge, whose application was
being opposed by Bro. Bishop, who was not, however, a member
of Doric' Lodge.
The Board are of opinion that it would have been better had
the charges been preferred in the Lodge in which the discussion
took place. They do not see any reason for interfering with
the action of Strict Observance Lodge in the case of Rt. W.
Bro. Gunn. The charges against W. Bro. Irwin, above
particularily mentioned are, however, of sufficient gravity, in
the opinion of the Board, to require investigation. They
would, therefore, recommend that the D. D. G. M. of Hamilton
District be directed to inquire into and report upon these
charges, and the circumstances under which the language in
question was used.
Waverly Lodge No. 361. \
'^s. ." The charge in this case is
Bro. Charles Kirk. j in the following words :
To the W. M., Officers and Members of Waverly Lodge,
No. 361, — I, Charles Pittiford, hereby charge Bro. Charles
136 GRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
Kirk, a member of this Lodge, with gross unmasonic
conduct.
PARTICULARS.
He having been charged in a Criminal Court with firing
the McLagan block, Wyndham St., Guelph, on the evening of
Friday, 30th May, 1884. The preliminary examination at
the Police Court, and Bro. Kirk having been admitted to bail,
but failed to appear when called on, thereby forfeiting the
security of his friends and bringing a scandal on Masonry
in general and this Lodge in particular.
(Signed,) Charles Pittiford.
It is difficult to understand from the wording what the
charge against Bro. Kirk really is, whether incendiarism or
forfeiting his bail. In a matter involving serious consequences
to a brother, the charge should be made with reasonable
certainty, (Rule 5.) Treating the charge as one of arson or
incendiarism, the Board are of opinion that the evidence ad-
duced is entirely insufficient to warrant a verdict of guilty.
Treating it as a charge of forfeiting his bail, the Board find
no evidence in support of it, indeed it does not appear what
became of the charge or whether or not Bro. Kirk was ever
put on trial.
There are, however, several other grave objections to the
proceedings of the Lodge.
In the first place the Rule was not observed, which requires
that the charges shall be filed in time to give the brethren 8
days notice of their filing prior to the meeting at which they
are to be brought up. (Rule 6)
In the second place after the charges had been irregularly
received, notice was sent to the defendant by depositing the
same in the Guelph Post Office, his residence being unknown,
and the Rule was violated, which, under such circumstances
requires that one regular meeting shall intervene between the
time of mailing and any other action of the Lodge in pursu-
ance thereof. (Rule 10.) ^
In the third place no counsel was appointed for the absent
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defendant until after the evidence had been taken. (Rule lo.)
In the fourth place the Rules prescribing the mode in which
the evidence shall be taken were not observed. (Rules 13, 16.)
The proceedings are so loose and irregular that the Board
recommend that the matter be referred back to the Lodge, in
order that the investigation may be properly conducted, and
that in the meantime the finding of the Lodge be opened and
the suspension of the defendant removed.
The Board cannot too strongly affirm the necessity for
adhering substantially to these rules which Grand Lodge has
in its wisdom laid down for the conduct of Masonic trials.
W. Bro. Eyre,
W. M. Harmony Lodge, No. 370,
^^" y The complainant in
Rt. W. Bro. Preston, j^ this case contends
W. M. Simpson Lodge, No. 157. | that R. W. Bro. Preston
hasimproperly initiated
in Simpson Lodge a candidate within the jurisdiction of Har
mony Lodge.
From the complaint made the Board infer that there is a
dispute between the two masters as to which Lodge is nearest
the candidate's residence. The board have no information on
the subject except such as is contained in the complaint, and
they recommend, therefore, that the matter be refered to the
next D. D. G. ^L for St. Lawrence District to investigate and
report.
R. T. Walkem,
Chairman of Sub- Committee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded by
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Grievances and Appeals be
received.
Subsequently it was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson,
seconded by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem,
That the Report of the Board on Grievances and Appeals be adopted.
138 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Whereupon it was moved in amendment by M. W. Bro.
Daniel Spry, seconded by R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield,
That the Report be referred back to the Board, with instructions to have
the complaint of Bro. A. Minister against Bros. Langton, Hambley and
Pearson, fully investigated, and that the witnesses in the case in giving
evidence be authorized to disclose how they voted on the petitions.
The amendment was put to Grand Lodge and declared
carried.
The report as amended was then adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON THE CONDITION
OF MASONRY.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the foUowina;
The Board have read with more than ordinary interest the
Annual Reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters of
the thirteen Masonic Districts composing this Grand Lodge,
and gladly bear testimony to the zeal, assiduity and attention
which has characterized those Right Worshipful Brethren who
have, or had, the practical supervision of the Fraternity.
Many of the reports, however, might have contained more
information, without entailing much additional labor on the
writers. It is always a pleasure to your Board to scan, even
in minute detail, facts that will guide in giving Grand Lodge,
what they undoubtedly look for, an impartial opinion as to the
progress of the order. The bare recital of ollficial visitations,
of dispensations granted, while necessary, is barren matter
compared with the advance or retrogression of the Craft in its
esoteric and exoteric work-. Some of the reports devote
rather too much space to adulatory paragraphs in connection
with many of the meetings attended. While it is pleasant to
know that the representative of the Grand Master has had
a cordial reception, one befitting his rank, it would be an
acceptable departure from the routine of the reports, if con-
densation in this particular were adopted. Your Board
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ventures to express the opinion in all kindness, that the practice
of recording these facts in the briefest possible manner, is a
gift that should be cultivated, and thus wearying repetition
avoided. With a deep sense of gratitude to our D. D. G. M.'s,
your Board feel that it is impossible to confidently suggest im-
provements or utter words of approval for the benefit of the
Craft at large without knowledge — without the bud we cannot
have the fruit, and your Board fraternally suggests that the
annual writings of the D. D. G. M.'s would be of greater value
and usefulness if, in visiting, they noted:
ist. The number of Lodges in the District, with the names
■of the Lodges.
2nd. The manner and correctness in exemplification of the
esoteric work, on the part of not only the W. M., but subordi-
nate officers.
3rd. The regularity of Lodge meetings, the average attend-
ance of members, and how it compares with the actual member-
ship.
4th. Whether the W. ]NL or P. M. do the work.
5th. The arrearages of dues; how long outstanding; whether
two, three, or more years.
6th. The general financial condition of the Lodges, with
the state in which the Craft records are kept.
7th. An opinion as to the future prosperity or probable
dormancy of each Lodge, together with the causes thereof.
8th. The Lodges of Instruction held, and where.
A few of the reports have the merit of careful writing and
are fruitful in information of the deepest interest to the Craft
embodying as they do, a chronicle of the developments of an
order that inculcates faith, teaches morality and inspires us
with truth in the race for the reward told us in the Legend of
the Craft. The D. D. G. M. of Prince Edward District, R. W.
Bro. Longmore, frankly states that he "cannot" write in
glowing terms of the state of Masonry in his District. This
work, however, is apparently bearing good results, for Lodges
14© GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
that were lanquishing are gradually improving. R. VV. Bro^
Simpson, D. D. G. M. of London, writes in somewhat the same
strain about a few Lodges. He may well do so, when he
records that, in his District five Lodges have not been ofificially
visited for five years, four Lodges for six years, one for seven
years, two for eight years, and one for ten years. The D. D.
G. M. of Niagara District, R. W. Bro. Tipton, favors us with
his views on the decline of Lodges in some few instances. His
ideas are in strict accord with the conclusions formed in years
past by Grand Lodge. He points out that "the undue multi-
plication of Lodges" is to be guarded against, and reiterates
the declared opinion of this Board that before granting dis-
pensations it would be well to consider seriously if there is
really a want for a new Lodge, and how those within convenient
distance would be affected. Only two dispensations have been
granted this year, one at Fort William, in Georgian District, a
likely field for a Masonic work, and one at Lyn, where the
seeds already sown are springing up in vigor. The D. D. G. M.
of Georgian but re echoes the voice of Grand Lodge in refusing
to recommend dispensations for Lodges at Sundridge and
Burk's Falls, till that territory has, as he says, "a more assured
prosperity and development." Other reports are very welcome.
The D. D. G. M. of Toronto District, R. W. Bro. VViddifield,
claims that Masonry in that District was " never so prosperous."
R. W. Bro. King, D. D. G. M. of Georgian, says that Masonry
"could not be more harmonious," and that Unity Lodge, No.
376, Huntsville, has, like good Craftsmen, in conformity with
the views expressed last year by your Board, make the amende
honorable to the D. D. G. M. ; and in Hamilton, Huron, Lon-
don, Wellington, St. Clair, Niagara, Ottawa and Ontario
Districts, the D. D. G. IVf.'s write in tones of enthusiasm.
From a closer examination made of all the reports, the pro-
gress of Masonry in this jurisdiction compares very favorably
with the past, and the probabilities are pregnant with signs
of a steady gain of an extremely healthful character. The
D. D. G. M.'s have recognized their responsibilities in an
active discharge of the duty of visitation. Your Board com-
mend the faithfulness of the D. D. G. M. of Prince Edward
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District, who, in visiting all his Lodges, had in some cases to
travel by road, thirty, forty and fifty miles in going and return-
ing ; and of the D. D. G. M.'s of Hamilton, Niagara, St. Clair,
London, Wellington and Prince Edward, in visiting all
the Lodges in their charge.
The returns show that out of 356 Lodges on the roll there
have been visited officially as by the following exhibit: St. Clair,
31 Lodges, 31 visits; London, 40 Lodges, 40 visits; Wilson, 27
Lodges, 21 visits; Huron, 28 Lodges, 15 visits; Wellington, 21
Lodges, 21 visits ; Hamilton, 18 Lodges, 18 visits; Niagara, 23
Lodges, 23 visits ; Toronto, 33 Lodges, 20 visits ; Georgian, 28
Lodges, 15 visits; Ontario, 34 Lodges, 20 visits; Prince Edward,
24 Lodges, 24 visits; St. Lawrence, 28 Lodges, 10 visits; Ottawa,
20 Lodges, 10 visits ; in all 278. The year previous with 355
Lodges on the roll, the D. D. G. M's. paid 253 official visits.
This year in Prince Edward, St. Clair, Niagara, Hamilton and
London District, a large number of the Lodges were visited two
or three times. Now that the Districts are likely to be re-
duced by the recasting the Masonic map, the Districts will be
increased in number and territory lessened, so that the stereo-
typed phrase of too many Lodges and too little time will be rele-
gated to the past, and a new born enthusiasm will doubtless in-
spire those who assume the regalia, of a D. D. G. M., not for the
rank it gives, but with a set determination to vigorously retill
the fields of Masonic work by promoting harmony and carry-
ing out to its end the mission of the Craft. The official
visitations of these officers should mark a red letter day in
the history of a Lodge. So much good can be accomplished
at these reunions, the work can be exemplified, knotty points
solved, kindly counsel given in the performance of our cere-
monies and the practice of our laws. Your Board welcome
as an augury of good the fact that a large majority of the
reports indicate that harmony prevails throughout the jusisdic-
tion, and that only a few complaints mar the general advance-
ment.
Your Board regret that in some Districts, Lodges do not
furnish their returns to Grand Lodge with that promptness
142 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
prescribed by the Constitution. Consecon, No. 50, at Conse-
con, Prince Edward District, is reported in default for five
years, with their books in a very unsatisfactory condition,
members largely indebted, and without a visit from the D. D.
G. M. for seven years, until this year. Some of the arrears
have been paid within a few weeks, and better things are
looked for, It will be the duty of the D. D. G. M. to insist
on the requirements of Grand Lodge being carried out.
Returns must be made, arrears paid, meetings regularly held,
or the warrant must be withdrawn. Mystic, No. 278, Roslin,
is another Lodge that was two years unreported, but has this
year sent in returns, without, however, a response to the enquiry
by the D. D. G. M. as to the regularity of their meetings.
Mount Sinai, No. 280, Napanee, has been dormant for years
and heavily in arrears. All efforts to revive the lodge have
failed. The D. D. G. M. has arranged terms of amalgama-
tion with Union Lodge, No. 9, Napanee.
In Ontario District, Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77, and
King Hiram, No. 89, in Lindsay, have also taken a wise step
in amalgamating. There are other places in the jurisdiction
that would be benefitted by absorption in this way. Filius
Viduse, No. 189, Adolphustown, has not met for ten months,
owing to internal difficulties. The dormancy arises from the
fact that a P. M. suspended without regular trial, was
very properly reinstated by the D. D. G. M. The members
took umbrage at the restoration and declined to sit with the
restored brother. The official action being correct, the Lodge
should meet with regularity — if not discipline must follow. The
action of the contumacious brethren does not certainly har-
monize with those who claim to be exemplars of brotherly
love, and are supposed to respect constituted authority. It is to
be hoped that this rift in the clouds, in Prince Edward, may
be dispelled, and the severed friendship of the " Widow's Son "
soon restored.
Your Board recommend that the brethren of North Star
Lodge, Rosneath, having surrendered their warrant to the
Grand Secretary, receive from that officer demits, so as to
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enable them to affiliate with other Lodges. This Lodge has
not met regularly for a long period, and was practically dor-
mant. Hence their action.
In Niagara District, Dominion, No. 213, Ridgeway, is
dormant, and has surrendered its warrant. It is to be deplored,
that a spot so indellibly marked in Canadian history should be
without a Lodge. Within sight of the old Lodge room we see
the green fields waving with golden grain, where our brothers
twenty years ago fought and died for the land we love so well.
Your Board rejoices that with very few exceptions the exem-
plification of the work meets with the approbation of the D.
D. G. M., and the Craft are to be congratulated on the
noticeable improvement in the holding of Lodges of Instruc-
tion. These assemblages of the brethren are an important
feature in the work. By frequent rehearsal we school those in
charge of Lodges in uniformity and correctness, and by the
interest thus created direct the thoughts of the initiate to be
ready when his time comes to shoulder the responsibility or
assume his place as a teacher in the Craft. Your Board can-
not urge too strongly the necessity of a clear understanding
with fidelity to the text in the exemplification of the work.
The D. D. G. M. of London, R. W. Bro. Simpson, adverts to
this subject without gloves. We may say "worth and merit "
are the gates to preferment. The Constitution required that
the W. M. should be well skilled and have a thorough know-
ledge of the work, and the Board of Installed Masters are
responsible, and should be held to strict account for any
divergences from the constitutional requirements. The sym-
bolism of the degrees, illustrated as they are by language that
cannot be excelled, is practically meaningless when brethren
eager for rank, undertake the performance of duties in a man-
ner that falls far short of impressing those who seek after our
mysteries. The brother who stands before the altar in the
act of presentation, and solemnly pledges his honor as a man,
and oath as a Mason, that he who stands on his right hand is com.
petent to do the work, when at the same time it would be a
severe mental strain for him to open and close his Lodge,
144 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
commits a grave Masonic offence, and the D. D. G. M's.
should spare no effort to see that the procedure before the
Board of Installed Masters is not turned from an impressive
ceremonial into a burlesque, got up to place into office some
brother whose social qualities are superlatively great and
whose Masonic knowledge is comparatively small. Your
Board desire to mark their commendation of the D. D. G.
M.'s of Toronto (2,) Niagara (2,) Wilson (i,) St. Clair (3,)
Ontario (2,) London (i,) Huron (2,) for holding Lodges of
Instruction.
Last year there were five held in the jurisdiction ; this year
there were thirteen ; a satisfactory increase. The zeal of the
D. D. G. M. of Hamilton, R. W. Bro. McPhie, and Prince
Edward District, R. W. Bro. Longmore, in giving their time
to personal tuition in all their Lodges has advantages that
cannot be overestimated. Followed up next year by Lodges
of Instruction great good must accrue. Their efforts to elevate
the Craft should earn for these officers the generous thanks and
appreciation of all who have a pride in the welfare and pros-
perity of our Order.
Your Board find that the returns in the hands of the Grand
Secretary show an increase in membership. This, we trust,
will be permanent, and that those brought to light may be so
attracted that as the years roll by their love for our Rites will in-
crease and keep them always in our fold. By offering, as an
incentive, something more than the mere memorization of
work, will, we feel assured, accomplish this end; and the read-
ing of papers on Masonry and its objects, with addresses by
brethren who have the knowledge and the time, must, in due
course, cement the bond that binds men to regular attendance
at our fraternal gatherings.
Your Board sincerely regret that the number of suspensions
for non-payment of dues, as well as the resignations still add to
the great army of unaffiliates.
A tabular statement has been prepared from the books of
the Grand Secretary, which shows for twenty years past the
statistical progress of Grand Lodge.
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Year.
Initiations
Resigna-
Joinings.
Deaths
Suspen-
Expul-
Restor
Total
tions.
sions.
sions;
ations.
Membership.
1866
833
452
266
68
230
3
54
6,263
1867
1165
458
290
86
183
0
81
7,000
1868
2243
518
300
76
156
0
53
8,027
1869
1395
588
309
95
214
3
49
8,747
1870
1248
519
331
69
T33
3
48
9,991
187I
1372
482
337
103
173
2
74
10,500
1872
1802
680
397
138
181
0
42
12,168
1873
1883
627
384
235
200
1
45
13,750
1874
1830
590
435
131
308
0
73
14,530
1875
1796
581
444
162
373
I
55
15,934
1876
1456
636
345
141
464
44
57
16,719
1877
1614
862
446
181
533
3
55
17,270
1878
1200
635
386
162
545
4
64
17,418
1879
998
595
280
134
6S7
2
64
17,587
1880
1052
699
375
162
748
0
99
17,474
1881
1255
799
411
174
651
13
134
17,635
1882
1462
768
434
182
510
0
115
17,967
1883
1450
771
410
168
556
0
114
18,442
1884
1257
599
360
175
489
I
144
18,911
1885
III3
516
363
183
585
0
99
18,983
r886
27,424
12,375
7,353
2,725
7,919
80
1519
285,316
The returns this year are favorable, in that there is a slight
increase in the number of initiations. The suspensions and
resignations maintain about the same figures as last year. The
D. D. G. M.'s of London and Prince Edward District point
out that in many Lodges members are in arrear of dues for
years. It is obvious that to keep such brethren on the books
has a weakening effect on the Lodges, and your Board would
recommend that all Lodges, who find that it is impossible to
collect these long outstanding dues should, at once, in due and
proper form, purge the Lodge of such unproductive member-
ship, and restore its roll to a healthy condition. Thoughtful
minds, in this and other jurisdictions, have been unable to find
a remedy for this ill that is maiming the vitals of the Craft the
world over; and yet your Board are of opinion that the solution
of the difficulty lies, in the main, in our own hands, and that if
the regulation with regard to the payment of dues were strictly
146 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
adhered to, brethren would be less likely to fall into arrears,
and the hundreds under the ban of suspension would still be
in connection. The experience of the D. D. G. M. of Prince
Edward District is that Lodges' whose affairs are conducted on
business principles are thriving and prosperous, while those in
a state of inertia, carried on in a halfhearted way, fall in arrears
to Grand Lodge, allow the members to follow their bad
example, and in one case, in an eastern and a farming District
actually shew by their books, that the wealthiest members are
most largely indebted. Verily the toilers in the fields, those
who leave the plough and attend their Lodge, are those that
best practice the principles that they profess.
The D. D. G. M. of Wilson District, R. ^V. Bro. Hegler,
although favoring the report on the redistribution of Districts,
expresses a regret that the recasting will cause a severance of
the social ties between the Lodges. While willing to pay a
due deference to this sentiment, your Board feel convinced
that the District division lines drawn for the government of
Grand Lodge can hardly have the effect claimed. The
severance is rather apparent than real, as the effect will be
simply to direct the social feelings from one channel to another,
for they all find their way to the great stream.
Your Board would be failing in their duty did they not point
out loose methods that seem to be followed in the vouching of
visiting brethren. The D. D. G. ]\L of Prince Edward is
specially strong on this subject. Every Master, yes every
Craftsman in the land, should know that the rule is absolute,
that " strict trial, due examination, or lawful information " are
the only terms on which a visitor can enter a Lodge ; and
where a ray of doubt exists, no false delicacy should prevent a
board of trial, rigorously searching as to whether he who seeks
admission possesses the essential qualification. An interesting
innovation bn regular Lodge nights would be a " Board of
Trial " worked on the floor, so that younger brethren, and
perhaps some of the older ones, might be benefited by the
instruction.
The D. D. G. M. of Niagara District, in his excellent
report, alludes to the fact that a century ago Masonry was
)
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established in Niagara District, and suggests that the centennial
be celebrated in a fitting manner. Your Board have no doubt
that on such an occasion there would be a large representation
of present and past Grand Officers of Grand Lodge. The
Niagara report refers as well to the preservation of the old
records of the Craft, and your Board would recommend, where
it is at all possible, the services of literary brethren be secured
by the Lodge and the history of each Lodge written up from
the earliest period.
The shadowing wings of the death angel have clouded the
threshold of not a few of our brothers who made us glad with
their voices when last we met in annual communication. Our
hearts are lost in sorrow as we hear our Grand Master read
the names of those whose faces we so well remember — the
very voice of him who a short space ago cheered us as if the
ripened friendship of a score of years were never to be broken,
as if the teaching of our Legend had no meaning. We stand
around the new made grave, we read our burial rites, we sing
our funeral songs, and as the earth falls on the coffin lid, our
souls go out in grief for the friend and brother, who, lying
in the shade of the evergreens, sleeps that iron sleep that all
must sleep till wakened by the call of Him, who sits where the
Great Lights are forever spread.
Amongst those who are gone to their rest are : — W. Bro. R.
Ramsay, P.M., Thorne Lodge, No. 281, Orillia ; W. Bro.
Sloane, P. M., Dominion Lodge, No 213, Ridgeway ; W. Bro.
S. Walthe, P. M., Unity Lodge, No. 32; V. W. Bro. Aylsworth,
P. M., Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 146; W. Bro. J. E.
Durham, P. M., Petrolia Lodge, Petrolia ; R. W. Bro. E. C.
Barber, P. D. D. G. M., Ottawa District, a member of Lodge of
fidelity, Ottawa; W. Bro. Christopher Leggo, P. M., The
Builders' Lodge, No. 177, Ottawa. We often speak their
names and wonder if in that veiled land, laved by the waters
of the Silver Stream, they hear the kindly words falling from
our lips, as we extoU their virtues and wrap their frailites in
the broad mantle of a Mason's charity. Some were young in
years, cut down before the day dream was reahzed, others had
carried the burden of manhood, and in their prime, death
148 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
knocked his dread alarm at the entrance of their happy homes,
and others in the mellow of old age have said good-bye to take
their places with the shrouded throng. Let it be our care to
be ready for the messenger, and while we circle round our
altars ask : that as we hear the wail of the widowed mother,
with the tiny footfall of our brother's orphan child, we learn
well the lesson of the Book, that " he who shutteth his ear
against the cry of the poor and needy shall cry himself and
not be heard."
All of which is fraternally submitted.
J. Ross Robertson,
Chainnan of Siib-Conimittee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on the condition of Masonry,
be received and — subsequently^ — adopted.
REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, on behalf of the Committee appoint-
ed at the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, to revise
the Constitution, presented the following
REPORT :
To the Afost Worshipful the Graiid Lodge : —
The Committee appointed by the M. W. Grand Master in
conformity with a resolution of Grand Lodge, passed the 9th
day of July, A. L. 5885, for the purpose of revising the Con-
stitution, and to lay before Grand Lodge at the next Annual
Communication the result of its labors, beg to report that they
have carefully examined and enquired into all that pertains to
the law and government of the Craft under this jurisdiction^
not only in the present book of Constitution, and the book
entitled " Resolutions of Grand Lodge and Rulings of Grand
Masters," but otherwise wherever your Committee could find
information upon that subject. Your Committee resolved upon
a plan for a new Constitution wherein would be shown, not
only the law contained in our present Constitution, .but in
which would also be laid down in a systematic and condensed
form, all such rules, regulations and resolutions of Grand
Lodge, and rulings and decisions of Grand Masters up to the
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 149
present date, which have the force of law, and which, to your
Committee, appear as being desirable to continue as law ;
thereby greatly facilitating enquiry by the brethren as to what
is the law of Grand Lodge.
That plan your Committee have endeavored to the best of
their ability to carry out, by framing a new Constitution with
the requisite appendices, and hereby submit the same as the
result of their labors, for the consideration and action thereon
of Grand Lodge.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
rOxTO Klotz, Chairman.
Signed, -i Hy. Robertson.
December, 1885. I Daniel Spry.
Note. — " R. & R." stands for "Resolutions of Grand Lodge and
Rulings of Grand Master."
Note. — "G. L. P." stands for "Grand Lodge Proceedings."
Note. — The numbers, without letters, refer to the same numbers in the
present Book of Constitution, edition of August, 1885.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND
LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED
MASONS OF CANADA, IN THE PROVINCE
OF ONTARIO.
We, the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, in order to
form perfect fraternal union, to establish order, to insure tran-
quility, to provide for and promote the general welfare of the
Craft, and to secure to the fraternity in the Province of Ontario
all the blessings of Masonic privilege, do order and establish
this Constitution
OF THE grand LODGE.
1. The style and title of the Grand Lodge shall be "The
Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario.
2. The olificers of the Grand Lodge shall be respectively
elected or appointed, as hereinafter provided, and hold their
ofifices for one year or until their successors shall have been
regularly elected or appointed.
3. The Grand Master or presiding ofificer, at the Annual
Communication, shall appoint twelve scrutineers, whose duty
150 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
it shall be to make a correct report to Grand Lodge, through
the brother first named, of the result of the ballot. They shall
act in sections of threes, to whom shall be allotted separate
parcels of ballots or balloting lists, as collected by the stewards;
and before entering upon the duties of their office, the
scrutineers shall solemnly pledge themselves to perform the
same truly and faithfully.
4. The election of all elective officers of Grand Lodge shall
take place at the Annual Communication, when those present
shall be duly installed or invested, and proclaimed in ancient
form.
5. The following officers shall be elected, viz. : — By ballot
of Grand Lodge —
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master.
The Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master.
By nomination to be handed to the Grand Secretary, and if
more than one brother be nominated, then by ballot of Grand
Lodge —
The Right Worshipful the Grand Senior Warden.
" " " " " Junior Warden.
" " " Chaplain.
" " " " Treasurer.
" Secretary.
By an open vote of Grand Lodge —
The Grand Tyler.
By a majority of the Past Masters and Representatives of
the warranted Lodges of the respective District, present at the
annual communication, subject to the confirmation of the
Grand Master —
The Right Worshipful the District Deputy Grand Masters.
6. The following officers shall be appointed by the Grand
Master, viz.:
The Very Worshipful Grand Senior Deacon.
" " Junior Deacon.
" Supt. of Works.
" " Director of Ceremonies.
" Asst. " Secretary.
" " Director of Ceremonies.
" " Sword Bearer.
" " Organist.
" Asst. " Organist.
" " Pursuivant.
" twelve " Stewards.
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7. Grand Lodge shall consist of the elective and appointed
officers (excepting the Grand Tyler) mentioned in the two pre-
ceding articles, with all Past Grand Officers, continuing to sub-
scribe to a warranted Lodge, (duly returned) and all Past
Masters who were installed ^Tasters of warranted Lodges on
the register of this Grand Lodge (duly returned), being mem-
bers of a warranted Lodge ; provided that no brother shall
rank as a Past Grand officer, unless at the time of holding
office in Grand Lodge, he was either a Master or Past Master
of some warranted Lodge.
8. Should neither the ^Lister nor the Wardens of a warranted
Lodge attend any communication of Grand Lodge, such
warranted Lodge, by its vote properly certified by the Master
and Secretary, and under seal, may delegate any Master or
Past Master entitled to a seat in Grand Lodge to represent
their Lodge, but no proxy shall be valid unless it is passed in
open Ledge, and the name of the brother so delegated shall
have been written in the proxy previous to its being signed by
the Master and Secretary of the Lodge ; and no brother can
represent more than three Lodges.
9. The rank of officers and members of Grand Lodge shall
be as follows :
The Grand Master.
Past Grand Masters, according to seniority.
The Deputy Grand Master.
Past Deputy Grand Master.
District Deputy Grand Master, St. Clair district.
" London "
" " •' " Wilson "
" " " " . Huron "
" " " " Wellington "
« " " " Hamilton
" " " Niagara "
" " " " Toronto "
" " " " Georgian "
" « a « Ontario "
" " " " Prince Edward "
" St. Lawrence
" Ottawa
Past District Deputy Grand Masters.
Grand Senior Warden.
Past "
Grand Junior Warden.
Past " "
Grand Chaplain.
Past "
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Grand Treasurer.
Past " "
Grand Secretary.
Past "
Grand Senior Deacon.
Past " •' "
Grand Junior Deacon.
Past •'
Grand Superintendent of Works.
Past " «'
Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Past "
Assistant Grand Secretary,
Past "
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Past "
Grand Sword Bearer.
Past "
Grand Organist.
Past "
Grand Pursuivant.
Past "
Grand Stewardr.
Past "
The Masters, Past Masters, and Senior and Junior Wardens of
warranted Lodges, in the order of the nnmbers of their
respective Lodge warrants.
10. The elective officers, except the tyler, are to be chosen
by ballot, and shall require a majority of all the votes present.
11. No brother shall be eligible to any elective office in
Grand Lodge, unless he has been regularly installed Master of
a warranted Lodge.
12. Should any vacancy occur in any office of the Grand
Lodge, the Grand Master shall appoint a qualified brother to
supply the p\a.ce,J>ro tempore.
13. The Grand Lodge may by a two-thirds vote constitute
any brother of eminence and ability who has rendered service
to the Craft and who hails from a foreign jurisdiction, a member
of Grand Lodge, with such rank and distinction as it may
deem appropriate, and may by a like vote, in recognition of
eminence, ability and services rendered, confer upon any of its
own members such rank and distinction at it may deem
appropriate.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 153
13. A. The privileges of Masonic rank under this Grand
Lodge shall be restricted to those who have obtained rank
under this jurisdiction.
13. B. Any resident of the Province of Ontario who has
been initiated into Masonry by any body beyond this, jurisdic-
tion without the permission of the Grand Master, shall not be
recognized as a Mason.
14. No member of Grand Lodge shall attend therein with-
out his proper regalia, nor wear any regalia not recognized by
Grand Lodge.
15. Should any warranted Lodge have neglected to make
its returns and payments to Grand Lodge for more than one
year, the Master, Wardens or other Representatives of such
Lodge shall not be permitted to attend any meeting of Grand
Lodge until such returns or payments are completed.
16. No brother shall be permitted to attend the Grand
Lodge as Master, Past Master or Warden, until his name and
appointment shall have been duly returned and transmitted to
the Grand Secretary's office.
17. The annual communication of the Grand Lodge shall
be holden on the second Wednesday in July, at which the
place of holding the next communication shall be decided.
None but members shall be present at these communications
without permission of the Grand Master. No visitor shall
speak to any question unless requested to do so by the Grand
Master, nor shall he on any occasion be permitted to vote.
18. The Grand Master, or in his absence from the Province,
the Deputy Grand Master, or in his like absence, the Grand
Wardens, may summon and hold Grand Lodges of emergency,
whenever the good of the Craft shall in their opinion require
it ; the particular reason for convening such Grand Lodge of
emergency shall be expressed in the summons, and no other
business shall be entered upon at that meeting.
19. If at any Grand Lodge, stated or occasional, the Grand
Master be absent, Grand Lodge shall be ruled by the Grand
officer next in rank and seniority who may be present ; and if
no elective Grand officer be present, by the Master of the
senior warranted Lodge present.
19. A. The Grand Lodge is declared open in ample form
when the Grand Master is preserat ; in due form when a Past
Grand Master or the Deputy Grand Master presides ; at all
other times only in form, yet with the same authority.
20. The powers of any/r^ fetnpore presiding officer shall be
154 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
the same as those properly belonging to the office so filled by
him.
2 1. In Grand Lodge alone resides the power of enacting laws
and regulations for the government of the craft, and of altering,
repealing or abrogating them, always taking care that the
ancient landmarks of the order are preserved. Grand Lodge
has also the inherent power of investigating, regulating and
deciding all matters relative to the Craft, or to private Lodges,
or to individual brothers, which it may exercise either of itself
or by such delegated authority as, in its wisdom or discretion,
it may appoint ; but in Grand Lodge alone resides the power
of erasing Lodges, expelling brethren from the craft, and of
removing such expulsion. R. & R. p 41; G. L. P. 1877,
p. 148.
22. No Lodge shall be erased, nor any brother expelled,
until the master or officer of the Lodge, or the offending
brother, shall have been summoned to show cause in the
Grand Lodge why such sentence should not be recorded and
enforced ; such summons being addressed, and either deliv-
ered personally or sent by post to the last known place of
residence of such brother, being deemed a sufficient service.
23. When any memorial or other document shall be pre-
sented by any member of the Grand Lodge, "either on behalf
of himself or another, the member presenting it shall be
responsible that such paper does not contain any improper
matter, or any offensive or indecorous language.
24. No brother below the rank of a Past Grand Master
shall assume the Grand Master's chair, though he be entitled
in the absence of the Grand Master to rule the Grand Lodge.
24. A. A warranted Lodge shall mean a private Lodge
working under warrant of this Grand Lodge ; and a private
Lodge shall mean either a warranted Lodge or a Lodge
working under a dispensation from the Grand Master.
24. B. A Lodge under dispensation possesses no other
powers or privileges than such as are conferred by its dispen-
sation, but it is subject to the laws regulating private Lodges
so far as the same are applicable.
24. C. An affiliated Mason shall mean a brother who is
a member of a private Lodge.
24. I). A joining member shall mean a brother having been
initiated in a private Lodge, or hailing from a foreign jurisdic-
tion acknowledged by the Grand Lodge, or having been
" healed," and, in either case, who is admitted a member of a
private Lodge by affiliation according to this constitution.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 1 55
24. E. Grand Lodge books of account shall be closed on
the thirty-first day of May in each year, and at the first meet-
ing thereafter of the Board of General Purposes, the accounts
aiid balance sheet, together with a list of the contributions,
a statement of funds in hand and of all property of Grand
Lodge, shall be presented and audited, the same shall be
printed and transmitted to each Lodge at least one month
before the annual communication cf Grand Lodge. R. & R.,
p. 7; G. L. P. 1880, p. 120.
24. F. Accounts between Grand Lodge and a Private
Lodge cannot be re-opened years after returns have been
made. R. & R., p. 8; G. L. P., 1881, p. no.
24. G. All moneys payable to Grand Lodge for fees, dues
and interest, and from all other sources, shall be paid to the
Grand Secretary and by him entered in the cash book of
Grand Lodge, and all sums so received by him shall be de-
posited by him in the bank with which Grand Lodge keeps its
account, receiving therefor a deposit voucher in duplicate, one
of which to be retained by himself and the other to be for-
warded without delay to the Grand Treasurer. R. & R.,
p. 45; G. L. P., 1875, p. 124.
24. H. All orders upon the Grand Treasurer shall require
to be endorsed by the party to whose order they are drawn,
and in case of grants for benevolent purposes, they shall, in
addition, require the endorsation of the brother through
whom the grant is made payable. R. & R., p. 46 ; G. L. P.,
1875, p.p. 124, 132.
24. I. No money deposited as aforesaid shall be withdrawn
from such bank, except by cheque of the President of the
Board of General Purposes, countersigned by the Grand
Secretary and by the Grand Treasurer, and no cheque or order
for money on Grand Lodge funds shall be issued without the
authority of Grand Lodge or of the Board of General
Purposes. R. & R., p. 45; G. L. P., 1864, p. 496,
24. K. No private Lodge or brother shall be allowed to
iborrow money of the Grand Lodge funds in any form what-
ever. G. L. P., 1864, p. 493, and 1875, p. in.
24. L. All Rules, Regulations and Resolutions of Grand
Lodge, or of the Board of General Purposes, and all Rulings
and Decisions of any Grand Masters heretofore passed or made
which are not embodied in this Constitution, or in its appen-
dices, or which are inconsistent with the same, are hereby re-
pealed or rescinded.
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REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE
DURING THE TIME OF BUSINESS.
25. The Annual Communication of Grand Lodge being
opened, the Regulations are to be read. The minutes of the
last Regular Communication, and of any intervening Grand
Lodge, are then to be put for confirmation, and all communic-
ations from the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master, and
reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters, Board of
General Purposes, or Committees, are then to be read and
taken into consideration, and the other business regularly
proceeded with.
26. All matters are to be decided by a majority of votes,
each warranted Lodge having three votes, each Past Master
one vote, each ofiicer of Grand Lodge except the Grand Tyler,
not otherwise entitled to vote, shall have one vote by virtue of
his otfice, and the Grand Master a casting vote in case of
equality ; unless Grand Lodge, for the sake of expedition, think
proper to leave any particular subject to the determination ot
the Grand Master. Where any subject can be satisfactorily
settled by an open vote, the votes of the members are always
to be signified by each holding out one of his hands, which
uplifted hands the Grand Wardens or Grand Deacons are to
count, unless the number be so unequal as to render counting
unnecessary ; but any brother may demand a ballot on any
question, either before or immediately after an open vote shall
have been taken.
27. Ail members shall keep their seats, except the Grand
Deacons, Grand Director of Ceremonies and his assistant, and
the Grand Stewards, who are allowed to move about from
place to place, in the discharge of their duties.
28. No brother shall speak twice to the same question,
unless in explanation, or the mover in reply.
29. Every one who speaks shall rise, and remain standing,
addressing himself to the Grand Master; nor shall any other
brother presume to interrupt him, unless to address the Grand
Master to order; or the Grand Master shall think fit to call
him to order ; but after he has been set right he may proceed,
if he observe due order and decorum.
30. If any member shall have been twice called to order for
transgressing these rules and shall nevertheless be guilty of a
third offence, at the same meeting, the Grand Master may per-
emptorily command him to leave the Grand Lodge for that,
communication.
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31. Whoever shall be so unmasonic as to hiss at a brother,
or at what he has said, shall be solemnly excluded from the
communication, and declared incapable of being a member of
the Grand Lodge, until at another time he publicly own his
fault, and grace be granted.
32. No motion on any new subject shall be made, nor any
new matter be entered upon after eleven o'clock at night.
33. No money grants shall be made by Grand Lodge on the
last day ot communication, unless notice shall have been
given the day previous.
34. The Constitution of Grand Lodge may be amended or
altered at any Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, by
two-thirds of the votes present, provided that no motion for
amending or altermg the Constitution shall be entertained,
unless notice in writing, stating the proposed amendment or
alteration, shall have been given at the preceding Annual
Communication of Grand Lodge.
OF GRAND MASTER.
35. The Grand Master shall be elected, and according to
ancient usage, installed at the Annual Communication. He
is then, or as soon as possible thereafter, to nominate such of
his Grand Officers as it his prerogative to appoint, who, with
the elective Grand Officers, are, if present, to be installed or
invested in ancient form.
36. In the temporary absence of the Grand Master from
the province, notified by him to the Grand Secretary, the
Deputy Grand Master shall possess all the powers of the
Grand Master ; and should the Grand Master die during his
term of office, or be rendered incapable of discharging the
duties thereof, by sickness, permanent absence from the
province, or otherwise, the Deputy Grand Master shall forth-
with assume the functions of Grand Master until the next
annual election ; and should the Deputy Grand Master die,
or be rendered incapable of discharging the duties thereof, by
sickness, permament absence from the province, or otherwise,
previous to such election, the Grand Wardens shall imme-
diately summon a Grand Lodge lo elect a Grand Master.
37. The Grand Master, under sanction of the Grand Lodge,
may by warrant appoint any brother of eminence and skill to
represent the Grand Lodge in a sister Grand Lodge.
38. The Grand Master has full authority to preside in any
private Lodge, and to order any of his Grand officers to attend
him. His Deputy is to be placed on his right hand, and the
158 GRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
Master of the Lodge on his left hand. His Wardens are also
to act as Wardens of that particular Lodge during his presence ;
but if the Grand Wardens be not present, then the Grand
Master may command the Wardens of the Lodge, or any
Master Masons to act as his Wardens pro tefiipore.
39. The Grand Master may send his Grand Ofificers to visit
any private Lodge he may think proper.
40. The Grand Master may summon any private Lodge or
brother to attend him, and to produce the warrant, books and
accounts of such lodge, or the certificate of such brother. If
the summons be not complied with, nor a sufficient reason
given for non-compliance, such summons is to be repeated as
a peremptory summons ; if such last mentioned summons be
not attended to, such Lodge or brother may be suspended and
the proceedings notified to Grand Lodge.
40. A. The Grand Master has power to suspend any officer
of a Lodge from the powers and duties of his office for good
reason shown, to arrest the charter or dispensation of any
Lodge, and to suspend the operation thereof, until the next
annual communication of Grand Lodge ; and he may suspend
any Lodge or brother who shall refuse to comply with such
order ; he has also power to decide any question of usage,
order and Masonic law, and to approve the by-laws of war-
ranted Lodges.
40, B. The Grand Master may in a case of vacancy in the
office of any District Deputy Grand Master, appoint any
qualified brother to perform the duties of that office pro tem-
pore.
40. C. It is the prerogative of the Grand Master to perform
the following ceremonies, viz. : — consecrating and dedicating
Masonic halls, constituting Lodges, laying foundation stones,
and installing Grand officers, and no brother can lawfully per-
form any of these ceremonies unless authorized to do so by
him. R. & R., p. p. 27, 33, 42; G. L. P., 1865, p. 58; 1870,
p. 456; i873> P- 395-
40. D. The Grand Master has authority to grant dispensa-
tions for the following purposes, viz. : —
To authorize the requisite number of brethren to meet as a
Lodge until the next annual communication of Grand Lodge ;
to authorize the Grand Secretary to issue a Grand Lodge
certificate to a brother who has been admitted to a higher
degree at a shorter interval than prescribed by the constitution ;
to relieve a brother from Masonic disability by reason of his
being a member of a Lodge which has been suspended ; to
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permit the " healing " of an irregularly made Mason. The
Grand Master has also authority to grant dispensations to any
private Lodge for any of the following purposes, viz. : —
To appear in public in regalia ; to elect officers at a time
other than that fixed by the by-laws ; to install officers at a
time other than that fixed by the by-laws ; to hold a Lodge of
Instruction ; to confer a higher degree on a brother at a
shorter interval than prescribed by the constitution ; to receive
and act upon a petition for initiation from a person who resides
outside of the jurisdiction of the Lodge; to initiate more than
five candidates in one day; to initiate acandidate who is under
twenty-one years of age ; to initiate without fee, a person pro-
posed to act as a serving brother.
40. E. An appeal against any ruling or decision of the
Grand Master may be made to Grand Lodge.
41. The Grand Master shall not be applied to officially on
any business concerning Masons or Masonry, bnt through the
Grand Secretary, the Deputy Grand Master, the District
Deputy Grand Masters or Board of General Purposes.
41. A. The sum of five hundred dollars shall be annually
placed to the credit of the Grand Master to defray his travel-
ing and other official expenses. R. & R., p. 41; G. L. P.
1873, p. 499.
OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.
41. B. The Deputy Grand Master shall be elected, and
according to ancient usage installed, at the annual communi-
cation.
42. In the absence of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand
Master possesses all the powers and privileges of the Grand
Master. The Deputy Grand Master is ex officio President of
the Board of General Purposes. He has full authority, unless
the Grand Master be present, to preside in any private Lodge
he may visit, with the District Deputy Grand Master on his
right hand, and the Master of the Lodge on his left hand.
The Grand Wardens, if present, are to act as Wardens of
that particular Lodge during the Deputy Grand Master's con-
tinuance there, but if the Grand Wardens be not present, then
the Deputy Grand Master may command the Wardens of the
Lodge, or any other Master Masons to act as his Wardens /w
tempore.
OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.
43. The District Deputy Grand Master for each District
shall be elected by the majority of the Past Masters and
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Representatives of the warranted Lodges of such District, at
the annual communication of Grand Lodge, and if confirmed
by the Grand Master, he shall, if present, be regularly installed.
He must be a Past Master and a resident of the District for
which he is elected, but no brother can be elected a District
Deputy Grand Master while holding the office of Master of a
Lodge ; nor can a brother be elected Master of a Lodge while
holding the office of District Deputy Grand Master.
43. A. The election of District Deputy Grand Master
shall be held at nine o'clock in the forenoon, on the second
day of the annual communication of Grand Lodge. G. L. P.
1883, p. 145-
44. He may preside in every private Lodge he visits within
his District, with the Master of the Lodge on his right hand.
45. It shall be the duty of the District Deputy Grand
Master to visit all the private Lodges in his District during
his term of office, to see that such Lodges are working in
accordance with the work adopted by Grand Lodge, and that
returns have been regularly forwarded with all fees and dues
that may have accrued ; and on refusal or neglect on the part
of any Lodge to make such returns and payments, he may
suspend such Lodge.
45. A. It shall be the duty of the District Deputy Grand
Master to satisfy himself that the brother recommended in the
petition for a new Lodge, as the first Master thereof, is duly
qualified to perform the duties of that office, and for that
purpose is authorized to summon that brother to attend for
examination, and to grant him a certificate of qualification.
R. & R., p. p. 30 and 33 ; G. L. P. 1859, p. 42 ; 1884, p. 506.
45. B. It shall be the duty of the District Deputy Grand
Master to ascertain whether a Lodge working under dispensa-
tion in his District, and seeking a warrant of constitution, has-
provided itself with suitable furniture and regalia, and that the
same is paid for, and when he has found chat the same is
paid for, he shall issue a certificate to that effect to the Lodge.
R, & R., p. 88; G. L. P. 1865, p. p. 68 and 74.
46. The District Deputy Grand Master, when satisfied that
any brother has been unjustly or illegally suspended from any
of his Masonic functions or privileges, by a private Lodge
within his District, may order him to be immediately restored,
and may suspend until the next communication of Grand
Lodge the Lodge or brother who shall refuse to comply with
such order, and shall immediately report the circumstances to
the Grand Master.
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47. An appeal, in all cases, lies from the District Deputy
Grand Master, to the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge.
48. If the District Deputy Grand Master shall neglect to
proceed on any case or business which may be sent for his
decision, within a reasonable time, the application or com-
plaint may be transmitted to the Grand Secretary.
49. The District Deputy Grand Master may summon any
private Lodge or brother within his District to attend him,
and to produce the warrant, books, papers and accounts of
such Lodge, or the certificate of such brother. If the sum-
mons be not complied with, nor a sufficient reason given for
non-compliance, a peremptory summons shall be issued, and in
case of contumacy, he may suspend the Lodge or brother
until the next annual communication of Grand Lodge, and he
shall immediately report the circumstances to the Grand
Master.
50. He has power to give or refuse consent for the removal
of a Lodge from place to place within his District, but not
from his District into another, nor from another District into
his own, without the sanction of the Grand Mastei.
51. He has power to grant dispensations for public proces-
sions and for holding Lodges of Instruction, but not for balls,
conversaziones, excursions or picnics.
51. A. He has power to grant a dispensation to a Lodge in
his District to initiate, without fee, a person proposed to act as
a serving brother.
51. B. He shall report all his dispensations to the Grand
Master, and remit to the Grand Secretary all the fees due for
the same.
52. He is required to correspond with the Grand Lodge,
and to transmit to the Grand Secretary^ at least fourteen days
prior to the annual communication, a circumstantial account,
in writing, of his proceedings, and of the state of Masonry
within his District, together with a list of such Lodges as may
have been constituted since his last return, and the fees due
thereon to the Grand Lodge.
53. He may appoint a District Chaplain and Secretary,
during pleasure ; but they shall have no rank in Grand Lodge
by virtue of such office.
53. A. He may also, under his own responsibility, appoint
a competent brother to instruct any one or more private
Lodges in his District desiring instruction. R & R., p. ;^;i ;
G. L. P. 1866, p. 172.
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53. B. He has no power to grant a dispensation for any
other purpose than herein provided.
53. C. In case of a vacancy in the office of a District
Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Master may appoint any
qualified brother to perform the duties of that office />ro tempore.
OF GRAND WARDENS.
54. The Grand Wardens shall be elected and invested at
the annual communication.
55. AVhen the actual Grand Wardens are in Grand Lodge,
no others can supply their places, but in the absence of either,
the Grand Master may appoint any Past Grand warden present
to act/w tempore. If no Past Grand warden be present, the
Grand Master may direct any other member of Grand Lodge
to act as Grand Warden for that occasion.
56. The Grand Wardens, whenever commanded, are to
attend the Grand Master, and while he presides in any private
Lodge are to act there as his Wardens.
OF GRAND CHAPLAIN.
57. The Grand Chaplain shall be elected and invested at
the annual communication, and shall attend all communica-
tions and other meetings of the Grand Lodge, and there offer
up solemn prayer, suitable to the occasion, as established by
the usages of the fraternity.
OF GRAND TREASURER.
58. The Grand Treasurer shall be elected and invested at
the annual communication.
59. The Grand Treasurer shall give a joint bond, with two
sureties, to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master, in
such penalty and with such conditions as may be deemed
expedient for the due performance of his trust.
60. To the Grand Treasurer shall be committed all moneys
raised for the general charity, or for any other public use of
the fraternity, of which he shall keep an account in a book,
specifying the respective uses for which the several sums are
intended ; and shall disburse the same in such a manner as
the Grand Lodge or other proper authority may direct, and
produce his account of receipts and disbursements before
every regular communication, or when called for by the board
of general purposes ; and these accounts shall be annually
audited by the said board, who shall make their report thereon
at the annual communication in July.
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OF GRAND REGISTRAR.
61, 62 and 63 strike out.
OF GRAND SECRETARY.
64. The Grand Secretary shall be elected and invested at
the annual communication.
64. A. He shall have the custody of the seal of Grand
Lodge, and shall affix the same to all patents, warrants, certifi-
cates and other documents issued by authority of Grand
Lodge, together with such as the Grand Master in conformity
with the laws and regulations of Grand Lodge may direct.
65. The Grand Secretary is to sign and certify all instru-
ments from Grand Lodge under seal or otherwise; to issue
summonses for all meetings of Grand Lodge, Board of
General Purposes, and of any committee of which he shall be
directed by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge, and to attend
and take minutes of their proceedings ; to receive the returns
from the several private Lodges, and to enter them in the
books of Grand Lodge, and duly report the same at each
annual communication of Grand Lodge ; to transmit to all
private Lodges the proceedings of every communication or
other meeting ot Grand Lodge, and all such other papers and
documents as may be ordered either by the Grand Master, by
Grand Lodge or by the Boird of General Purposes ; to notify
all private Lodges annually of all expelled, suspended and
restored members for the year ; to furnish the District Deputy
Grand Masters and Board of General Purposes with all proper
documents and information that they may require; to receive
all petitions, memorials or other papers, and to lay them before
the Grand Master or other proper authority ; to attend the
Grand Master or Board of General Purposes, and to take to
him or them any books or papers he or they may direct ; to
conduct the correspondence of Grand Lodge ; to receive,
credit and record all moneys of Grand Lodge, and pay over
the same without delay to the Grand Treasurer by voucher as
hereinafter directed, and annually report the amount received,
and generally to perform all other duties appertaining to his
office.
65. A. All moneys of Grand Lodge received by the Grand
Secretary, shall be deposited by him to the credit of Grand
Lodge in the bank with which Grand Lodge keeps its account,
receiving therefor a deposit voucher in duplicate, one of which
is to be retained by himself and the other to be forwarded
without delay to the Grsnd Treasurer. R. & R., p. 45 ; G. L.
P. 1875, p. 124.
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OF GRAND DEACONS.
66. The Grand Deacons are to be appointed annually by
the Grand Master on the day of his installation or as soon as
possible thereafter, and they shall perform the duties pertain-
ing to their position, and such other duties as may be assigned
to them by the Grand Master.
67. If the Grand Deacons be absent, the Grand Master or
presiding officer may appoint any member of the Grand Lodge
to officiate//-^ te?npore.
OF GRAND SUPERINTENDENT OF WORKS, GRAND DIRECTOR OF
CEREMONIES, ASSISTANT GRAND SECRETARY, ASSISTANT GRAND
DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES, GRAND SWORD BEARER, GRAND
ORGANIST, ASSISTANT GRAND ORGANIST, GRAND PURSUIVANT,
GRAND STEWARDS, GRAND STANDARD BEARERS, AND GRAND
TYLER.
68. The Grand Superintendent of Works, Director of Cer-
emonies, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Director of Ceremonies,
Sword Bearer, Organist, Assistant Organist, and Pursuivant,
Stewards and Standard Bearers, are to be appointed annually
by the Grand Master on the day of his installation, or as soon
as possible thereafter, and they are to attend all communica-
tions and other meetings of Grand Lodge.
09. The Gra7id Superinttndent of Works ought to be a
brother well skilled in the science of geometry and architec-
ture. He is to advise with the Grand Master on all plans of
buildings or edifices undertaken by Grand Lodge, and furnish
plans and estimates for the same ; he is to superintend their
construction and see that they are conformable to the plans
approved by the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge ; he is
to suggest improvements, when necessary, in all the edifices
of the Grand Lodge, and on the first meeting in every year
report on the state of repair or dilapidation of such edifices,
and make such further reports, from time to time, as he may
deem expedient.
70. The Grand Director of Cerefno?nes, in addition to his
other duties, has the care during the session of Grand Lodge,
of the regalia belonging to Grand Lodge.
71. The Grand Pursuivant shall preserve order in the porch
at every meeting of Grand Lodge, and with the assistance of
the brethren nominated for attendance there see that none
except those that are qualified and who are clothed in their
proper regalia, and have signed their names to the accustomed
papers, and are, in all respects, entitled to admission, be ad-
mitted.
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72. Twelve Grand Stewards shall be annually appointed for
the regulation of grand festivals, under the direction of the
Grand Master. They shall also assist in conducting the
arrangements made for the communications and other meetings
of Grand Lodge ; and they shall collect the ballots and
balloting lists and deliver them to the scrutineers.
73. Gra?id Standard Bearers may be appointed by the
Grand Master as the occasion may require. They must be
Master Masons ; and are to carry the standards of Grand
Lodge and Grand Master on all grand ceremonies They are
not, however, by their appointment members of Grand Lodge,
nor are they to wear the regalia of a Grand officer.
74. Any Grand officer entitled to have a standard may,
whenever it shall be necessary, appoint a Standard Bearer, who
must be a Master Mason.
75 and 76. The Grand Tyler is to be elected by an open
vote at the annual communication. He is to attend all
meetings of the Grand Lodge, assist in the arrangements, and
see that none be admitted but those properly entitled.
77. Strike out.
OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.
78. The Board of General Purposes shall consist of the
Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and thirty-two other
members, sixteen of whom shall be elected annually by Grand
Lodge ; and they shall hold office for two years from the date
of their election ; and who must be either Masters or Past
Masters of private Lodges, provided that at the annual com-
munication of Grand Lodge in the year 1887, there shall be
elected the whole number of said thirty-two members, of whom
the sixteen having the largest number of votes shall hold office
for two years, and the remainder for one year only. Retiring
members are eligible for re-election.
78. A. The Deputy Grand Master shall be ex officio Presi-
dent of the Board.
79. The Board shall annually elect one of its members to
be Vice-president, who, in the absence of the President from
meetings of the Board, shall possess all his powers and
privileges.
80. The names of the several brethren intended to be put
in nomination as members of liie Board, are to be delivered
in writing to the Grand Secretary, on the first day of the
assembling of Grand Lodge in annual communication, in
order that all names so to be proposed may be printed in a
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list ; a copy of which shall be delivered to each member of
Grand Lodge previous to election. The balloting lists are
subsequently to be collected by the Grand Stewards as herein-
after provided.
8i. Strike out.
82. Should the President and Vice-president be absent
from any meeting of the Board, the Board shall elect a
chairman pro tempore.
83. The Board shall meet two days before the annual com-
munication of Grand Lodge at the place appointed for holding
the same ; the meeting of the Board may be adjourned for
further consideration of the business before it ; and a meeting
of the Board may also be convened at other times by com-
mand of the Grand Master or of the President.
84. Seven members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
All questions shall be decided by a majority of votes ; the
presiding ofiticer in case of equality having a second vote.
85. The Board has authority to hear and determine all
subjects of Masonic complaint, or irregularity respecting private
Lodges, or individual Masons when regularly brought before it.
It may proceed to admonition, fine or suspension, according
to the laws ; and its decision shall be final, unless an appeal
be made to Grand Lodge Notice of any such intended appeal
shall be given in writing to the Grand Secretary, within four-
teen days of the receipt by the Lodge, or brother, of the
decision of the Board of General Purposes on the case. But
should any case be of so flagrant a nature as to require the
erasure of a Lodge or the expulsion of a brother, the Board
shall make a special report thereon to Grand Lodge.
86. The Board may summon any private Lodge or brother
to attend it, and to produce the warrant, books, papers and
accounts of the Lodge, or the -certificate of the brother. If
such Lodge or brother do not comply, nor give sulificient reason
for non-compliance, a preemptory summons shall be issued, and
in case of contumacy, the Lodge or brother shall be suspended,
and the proceedings reported to Grand Lodge.
87. When the Board has investigated or decided on any
case which, in its judgement requires admonition, fine or sus-
pension, the fact alleged as the offence shall be fully stated in
the minute, shall be declared proved, the law relating thereto
quoted, and the decision recorded and acted upon.
88. In case of any complaint or charge affecting a member
of the Board, or a private Lodge to which he belongs, such
member shall withdraw whilst the Board considers its decision.
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89. The members of the Board shall be in Masonic regalia
when they proceed to the investigation of any charge or com-
plaint.
90. The Board shall have charge of the finances of Grand
Lodge, examine all demands upon it, and when found correct,
shall order the Grand Treasurer to discharge them, and it
shall submit an estimate of expenses for the next ensuing year.
91. The Board shall have full power to inspect all books
and papers relating to the accounts of the Grand Lodge, and
give orders for any alterations that may be considered desirable.
92. The Board may summon the Grand Treasurer, Grand
Secretary, or other officer or brother having possession of any
books, papers, documents or accounts belonging to the Grand
Lodge, to attend the Board, and the Board may give such
directions as may be deemed necessary regarding them.
93. The books of the Grand Lodge shall be closed on the
thirty-first day of May in each year, and at the first meeting there-
after, the account and balance sheet, together with a list of the
contributions, a statement of funds in hand, and all property
belonging to the Grand Lodge, shall be presented and audited.
They shall be printed and transmitted to each lodge at least
one week prior to the annual communication of Grand Lodge.
94. The Board has the direction of everything relating to
the buildings, furniture and regalia of Grand Lodge, and may
suggest any alterations and improvements.
95. The Board shall cause the necessary preparations to be
made for the communications of Grand Lodge, as well as for
days of festivals, public ceremonies and other meetings. It
shall also give orders for all the usual and ordinary articles
which may be required for Grand Lodge ; but no extraordinary
expense of any kind shall be incurred without the previous
sanction of Grand Lodge.
96. The Board has likewise the care and regulation of all
the concerns of the Grand Lodge, and may recommend for
its adoption whatever it shall deem necessary or advantageous
to the wellfare and good government of the Craft ; and may
originate plans for the better regulation of the Grand Lodge,
and the arrangement of its general transactions.
97. On the day preceeding the meeting of Grand Lodge,
the Board shall appoint three Masters or Past Masters of
warranted Lodges as a committee on credentials, who shall
attend within the porch of Grand Lodge at the annual com-
munication, for the purpose of guarding, with the assist-
ance of the Grand Pursuivant, against the admission of any
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but those who are (luaHfied and clothed in their proper regalia,
and are in all respects entitled to admission. The three
brethren so appointed shall be assisted by three Grand
Stewards of the year.
98. No recommendation, petition or representation of any
kind shall be received by the Board, unless it be in writing,
and signed by the person or persons addressing the Board.
99. All communications from the Board to the Grand
Master, Grand Lodge, or other Boards or committees, or any
private Lodge or brother, shall be made in writing.
100. The Board shall proceed to the consideration of any
special matter which may be referred to it by the Grand
Master or Grand Lodge, in preference to other business.
loi. The Board may appoint sub-committees from amongst
its members for specific purposes, who must report to the
Board.
loi. A. The Board shall prepare or cause to be prepared,
all such blank forms as, from time to time, may be required,
in accordance with the constitution.
102. All transactions and resolutions of the Board shall be
entered in the minute book by the G rand Secretary.
102. A. The actual expenses of the members of the Borsd
of General Purposes, attending the meetings of the same,
shall be paid by Grand Lodge. R. & R., p. 40; G. L. P ,
1869, p. 195.
OF PRIVATE LODGES.
103. The officers of a warranted Lodge are : — The Master,
Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior
Deacon, Junior Deacon, Inner Guard, two Stewards and the
Tyler ; to which may be added a Chaplain, (who must be a
minister of the gospel), a Director of Ceremonies and an
Organist ; and they shall severally hold office until their suc-
cessors respectively have been regularly elected or appointed
and placed in their stead.
104. Every warranted Lodge shall annually elect its Master,
Wardens, Chaplain, Treasurer and Secretary by written ballot,
and by an open vote its Tyler and two Auditors. At the next
regular meeting of the Lodge, following the election of the
Master, and after the minutes have been read approved, he
shall be duly installed in the chair according to ancient usage.
104. A. The Master, upon his installation, shall appoint the
Deacons, Director of Ceremonies, Organist, Inner Guard and
Stewards, and also all Standing Committees for conducting the
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business of the Lodge, except the Auditors, and he shall invest
or cause to be invested the elected and appointed ofificers.
104. B. No brother can be an officer of a Lodge until he has
been admitted a member thereof by ballot in accordance with
the Constitution. R. & R., p. 70; G. L. P., 1865, p. 29.
105. Every warranted Lodge has the power of framing By-
laws for its own government, provided they are not contrary to
or inconsistent with the general Regulations of Grand Lodge.
The By-laws must be submitted to the District Deputy Grand
Master for the approbation of the Grand Master, and when
approved, a fair copy must be sent to the Grand Secretary, and
also to the District Deputy Grand Master, and when any alter-
ation shall be made, such alteration must in like manner be
submitted ; and no law or alteration shall be valid until so
submitted and approved.
105. A. Where there is a conflict between the Constitution
of Grand Lodge and the By-laws of a warranted Lodge, the
Constitution must rule. R. & R., p. 24 ; G. L. P., 1882, p. 139,
106. The By-laws of a Lodge shall be fairly written or printed
in a book, and shall be delivered to the Master on the day of
his installation, when he shall solemnly pledge himself to
observe and enforce them during his Mastership. Every
brother shall also sign them when he becomes a member of
the Lodge, as a declaration of his submission to them ; and
every member shall at all reasonable times have access to such
By-laws, which should be printed for the use of the Lodge, and
delivered to the members.
107. Strike out.
108. Every private Lodge shall keep a book or books, in
which the Secretary shall enter the names of the members of
the Lodge, and of all persons initiated or admitted therein,
with the dates of their proposal, admission or initiation, passing
and raising ; and also their ages as nearly as possible at that
time, and their titles, professions or trades ; also of deaths,
resignations, suspensions and expulsions, together with such
transactions of the Lodge as are proper to be written.
108. A. Every private Lodge shall keep a book, in which
the members attending at each meeting shall sign their names
before entering the Lodge ; and a similar book or a portion of
the same book for visitors, who are in a like manner to enter
their names, masonic rank and the name of their mother Lodge
or the Lodge from which they hail.
109. The days and hours of the regular meetings of the
of the Lodge shall be specified in the By-laws.
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1 10. A Lodge of emergency may at any time be called by
summons, giving seven clear days' notice, by the authority of
the Master, or in his absence by the Senior Warden, or in his
absence by the Junior Warden, but on no pretence without
such authority ; except a Lodge of emergency for the jjurpose
of attending a funeral of a deceased brother, which may be
called at any time by the like authority, but without the ordinary
seven days' notice. The particular reason for calling any Lodge
of emergency shall be exi)ressed in the summons, and after-
wards recorded in the minute book, and no business but that
so expressed shall be entered upon at such meeting.
no. A. No private Lodge has the power of adjourning from
day to day.
no. B. At all meetiugs of a private Lodge whether regular
or emergent, seven members of the same shall form a quorum,
and no business shall be transacted at any meeting unless at
least seven members of the Lodge are present.
111. See 108 A.
112. The precedency of warranted Lodges is derived from
the number of their warrant of Constitution, as recorded in the
books of Grand Lodge. No Lodge shall be acknowledged,
nor any of its officers admitted into Grand Lodge, nor any of
its members entitled to partake of the general charity or other
masonic privilege, unless it has been regularly constituted and
registered.
113. No private Lodge shall make a mason or admit a
member, without strictly complying with all the regulations
enacted for the government of the Craft on these occasions.
114. No private Lodge shall on any pretence make more
than five new brothers in one day, nor until they have been
balloted for and approved, nor can a rejected applicant for
initation be balloted again for in the same or any other Lodge
within twelve months from the time of such rejection ; nor shall
a higher degree in masonry be conferred on any brother at a
less interval than one month from his receiving a previous
degree, except by dispensation from Grand Master, nor in any
case until he has passed an examination in open Lodge in such
previous degree.
115. No private Lodge shall make a mason for a less con-
sideration than twenty-five dollars, nor on any pretence remit or
defer the payment of any part of this sum. The member who
proposes any candidate must be responsible to the Lodge for
all the fees payable on account of his initation. This is not to
extend to the making of a person who is to be a serving brother
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Avho may be initiated without payment of any fee, provided that
-a dispensation from the Grand Master, or District Deputy Grand
■Master be first obtained.
116. Every candidate initiated in a private Lodge becomes
a member thereof from the date of his initation ; and is hable
for the regular Lodge dues.
117. Ever}' private Lodge must be particularly careful in
registering the names of the brethren initiated therein, and also
in making the return of its members : as no person is regularly
'entitled to partake of the general charity unless his name be
duly registered, and shall have been at least two years a con-
tributing member of a Lodge.
118. To prevent injury to individuals, by their being exclud-
ed the privileges of masonry, through the neglect of their
respective Lodges in not registering their names, any brother
■so circumstanced, on producing sufficient proof that he has
paid the full fees of his Lodge, shall be capable of enjoying the
full privileges of the Craft, but the offending Lodge shall be re-
ported to the Grand Lodge and rigorously proceeded against for
neglecting to make the proper return, and detaining moneys
which are the property of the Grand Lodge, and which has been
paid to the Lodge for specific appropriation.
119. The Master is to see that all moneys received or paid
on account of the Lodge be entered in proper accounts by the
Secretary and Treasurer respectively, and the accounts of the
Lodge shall be duly audited at least once a year by the auditors,
who shall report such audit to the Lodge without delay.
120. Each private Lodge shall procure for every brother
initiated therein a Grand Lodge Certificate, to be paid for by
the Lodge ; and every brother is entitled to his certificate
immediately upon being registered in the books of Grand Lodge.
121. No private Lodge, or officers or members of a Lodge,
shall under any circumstances give a certificate, or recommend-
ation to enable a mason to proceed from Lodge to Lodge as a
pauper, or in an initerant manner to apply to Lodges for relief.
122. No private Lodge shall form any public masonic pro-
cession, without a dispensation from the Grand Master or
District Deputy Grand Master, except in the case of a funeral —
which shall be immediately reported to the Grand Secretary
and the District Deputy Grand Master.
123. All private Lodges are particularly bound to observe
the same usages and customs ; every deviation, therefore, from
the established mode of working, is highly improper, and cannot
be be justified or countenanced. In order to preserve this
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uniformity, and to cultivate a good understanding among free-
masons, some members of every Lodge should be deputed to
visit the other Lodges as often as may be convenient, and no
other than the authorized work is allowed to be j^racticed or
administered in any private Lodge.
124. If any brother behave in such a manner as to disturb
the harmony of the Lodge, and be thrice formally admonished
by the Master, and persist in his irregular conduct, he shall be
punished according to the by-laws of that particular Lodge, or
he shall be liable to discipline as in other cases of unmasonic
conduct.
125. Every private Lodge has the power of suspending a
member for the commission of any unmasonic offence, or for
non-payment of dues, and in cases of a serious nature the
Lodge may recommend to the Grand Lodge that the offender
be expelled. The proceedings against a brother for any
masonic offence shall be strictly in conformity with the rules
and regulations for the government of masonic trials adopted
by the Grand Lodge.
126. A member suspended for non-payment of dues shall be
immediately restored by the Lodge without a fresh ballot, on
payment being made of all arrears owing at the time of his
suspension, and of such further sum, if any, as the Lodge may
require, not exceeding the amount of the regular Lodge dues
for the period he was so suspended, notice thereof being given
to the Grand Secretary, and the District Deputy Grand Master
of the District in which the Lodge is situated, provided always
that the Lodge shall have the power in all cases to remit the
whole or any part of the arrears, as \vell as the Lodge dues, for
the period he was so suspended, after notice of such motion
has been given to the members ot the Lodge.
127. The regalia and furniture of every private Lodge belong
to, and are the property of, the Master, Wardens and brethren
of such Lodge. No jewels shall be worn in a private Lodge
other than those specified for the officers, except such honorary
or other jewel as shall appertain to or be consistent with those
degrees which are recognized and acknowledged by Grand
Lodge.
128. All minutes, lists and books of account belonging to a
Lodge must be produced by the Master when he shall be so
required by competent authority.
129. The majority of the members of a warranted Lodge
when congregated, have the privilege of giving instructions to
the Master and Wardens, or other representative, before the
meeting of Grand Lodge, because such officers are the repre-
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sentatives of those members, and are supposed to speak their
sentiments.
130. Each private Lodge shall annually make a return to
the Grand Secretary, of the Master, Wardens and Past Masters
of the Lodge, including all members who claim to be entitled
to attend in the Grand Lodge as Past Masters, as having
served the office of Master in some other Lodge, specifying
the Lodge in which each of such Past Masters has served the
office of Master ; and no brother shall be permitted to attend
in Grand Lodge unless his name shall appear in some such
return.
131, Each private Lodge shall make its returns and pay-
ments semi-annually to the Grand Secretary, and in case of
neglect for more than one year to make such returns and pay-
ments, or if the Lodge does not meet during that peiiod, it is
liable to be erased. The Master and Wardens, or other
representatives of any Lodge, which shall have neglected for
more than one year to make such returns and payments to the
Grand Lodge, are thereby disqualified from attending the
Grand Lodge or sitting upon any committee until those returns
and payments shall have been completed.
131. A. A private Lodge failing to make its returns and
payments as aforesaid for the space of one year after the same
are due, may be summoned to show cause why it should not
be suspended, or why its warrant should not be withdrawn or
declared forfeited. R. & R., p. ii; G. L. P., 1864, p. 552.
132. By a vote of the Lodge, the dues of any member may
be remitted, provided that notice of such motion has been
duly given at the regular meeting previous to that at which the
vote is taken.
133. If a Lodge be dissolved, its warrant and records shall
be delivered up to the Grand Secretary.
134. If the warrant of constitution of a private Lodge be
sold, or procured by any other means than through the regular
channel or petition to the Grand Master, such warrant shall be
forfeited and the Lodge erased.
135. As every warranted Lodge is a constituent part of the
Grand Lodge, in which assembly all the power of the fraternity
resides, it is clear that no other authority can destroy the power
granted by a warrant ; if, therefore, the majority of any Lodge
should determine to quit che Lodge, the constitution, or
power of assembling, remains with the rest of the members ;
provided their number be not less that seven, otherwise the
warrant ceases and becomes extinct; and all the authority
174 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
thereby granted or enjoyed shall revert to the Grand Lodge^
together with the funds and projjerty of said Lodge.
136. No warranted Lodge shall be erased, or its warrant
declared forfeited, until the Master, or in his absence the
Wardens, shall have been warned in writing of their offence,
and shall have been summoned to answer to the complaint
made against them.
137. If any private Lodge or its Master or Wardens, be
summoned to attend, or to produce its warrant, books, papers
or accounts to the Grand Master, his deputy, the District
Deputy Grand Master, or any Board or Committee authorized
by Grand Lodge, and do not comply or give sufficient reasoa
for non-compliance, a premptory summons shall be issued ;
and in case of contumacy, such Lodge shall be suspended,,
and the proceedings reported to Grand Lodge.
138. The Master of every private Lodge shall cause the
Secretary to forward a copy of every summons issued to the
members of his Lodge, whether for a regular or any emergent
meeting, to the District Deputy Grand Master of the District
in which the Lodge is situated. The Master of every Lodge
shall also cause to be forwarded to the District Deputy Grand
Master of his District, immmediately after the installation of
officers, on a form to be supplied by the Grand Secretary, a
certified list of the officers of his Lodge, elected and appointed,
and also of the proxy for Grand Lodge, if any has been
appointed.
139. Warranted Lodges may by by-law admit their members
to life-membership, on such terms as such Lodges may deter-
mine, and each such life-member such Lodge may pay into
Grand Lodge the sum of five dollars, which payment shall
exempt the Lodge from payment of further dues to Grand
Lodge on his behalf
140. Upon such life-member withdrawing from the private
Lodge of which he originally became a life-member, and join-
ing any other Lodge, such other Lodge shall not be obliged to
pay any annual dues to Grand Lodge on his account ; nor in
case he becomes a life member of such other Lodge shall it be
obliged to pay a second fee therefor to Grand Lodge.
1 41. Life-members shall be entitled to all the privileges of,
and shall be amenable to discipline in the same manner as
ordinary members.
141 A. No balloting for initiation or affiliation can take
place at any meeting unless notice thereof has been duly given
in the summons calling the same.
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141. B. All voting in a Lodge is by a show of hands, except
in cases where the constitution requires a ballot. G. L. P.,
1885., p. 55.
141. C. A warranted Lodge may require from its Treasurer,,
security by means of a bond in the usual form. R. & R., pp.
23 and 78; G. L. P. 1879, p. 95.
141 D. A private Lodge has penal jurisdiction over its own
members wherever they may reside, and also over all Masons,
whether affiliated or not, who reside within its territorial juris-
diction ; and non-afifiliation of a brother is no bar to his sus-
pension. R. & R., p. 64: G. L. P., 1873, p. 407; 1885,
p. 56.
141. E. A private Lodge cannot deprive any of its members
of their privileges until after due trial and conviction.
141. F. A suspension by a private Lodge deprives the
brother so suspended of all his masonic rights and privileges
until he is restored to good masonic standing. R. & R., p. 79;
G. L. P , 1878, p. 80.
141. G. A suspended Lodge places all its members under
masonic disability, except by special dispensation to be granted
by the Grand Master only. R. & R., p. 79; G. L. P., 1861,
p. 219.
141. H. A resolution once adopted by a private Lodge can-
not be re-considered or rescinded without notice thereof be given
at a preceding meeting. G. L. P., 1884, p. 55.
141. L A motion recommending a new Lodge is in order at
a regular meeting of the nearest warranted Lodge, without
previous notice. R. & R., p. 63; G. L. P., 1882, p. 108.
141. J. It is a great irregularity to hold a private Lodge in
any but a regular Lodge room, duly set apart and having the
necessar)' ante-rooms for all requirements of masonry ; such
regular Lodge room may be in a private house ; and the Lodge
room of a warranted Lodge, should as soon as possible be
formally consecrated and dedicated. R. & R., p. 59: G. L.
P., 1861, p. 220; 1880, p. III.
141. K. It is impropei to allow a Lodge room to be used
jointly with other societies or for other than masonic purposes;
this however shall not be construed as excluding bodies that
claim to be masonic and are founded on craft masonry.
R. & R., p. 59; G. L. P., 1885, p. 125.
141. L. It is improper to allow other societies to take part
in the conduct of a masonic funeral. R. & R., p. 43 ; G. L.
P., 18874, p. 655.
141. M, It is not legal to install the Master of a Lodge
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under dispensation. R. & R., p. p. 31 and 54; G. L. P., 1875,
P- 135-
141. N. A Lodge under dispensation has no right to appoint
a proxy as its representative in Grand Lodge, but it shall be
represented in Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication at
which a warrant is sought to be obtained, by the Master or a
Warden, and the minute book of such Lodge shall be then and
there produced. R. & R., p. 31, 64 and 69; G. L, P., 1869,
p. 118; 1873, p 407.
141. O. The expense of procuring the regalia for the District
Deputy Grand Master is to be defrayed by the private Lodges
in each District, and each private Lodge shall defray the
travelling expenses of the District Deputy Grand Master, to the
extent of at least one visit in each year; as also the travelling
expenses of the brother, who at the request of the Lodge and
authority of the District Deputy Grand Master attends such
Lodge for giving instruction. R. & R., p. ^3', G. L. P., 1865,
p. 57; 1886, p. 172.
141. P. To constituie a legal notice or summons for any
Lodge meeting, seven clear days must elapse between the
notice and the meeting.
141. Q. When two or more warranted Lodges desire to
amalgamate under one warrant, each Lodge shall adopt a
resolution to that effect, and appoint a committee of three
members to arrange the terms therefor.
The report of the committee, if favorable, shall recommend
for adoption, the name and number of one of the Lodges, and
the time and place when such amalgamation shall be effected.
On the approval of the re|)ort of the committee by the Lodges,
a copy thereof shall be mailed to the last known address of each
member of said Lodges about to be amalgamated, and if
seven or more members of either of the Lodges do not
notify the Secretary of their Lodge, in writing, of their objec-
tion to such amalgamation, within ten days from date of mail-
ing said notices, it shall be carried into effect, so soon as the
Grand Master shall approve of, or authorize said amalgamation.
The Grand Master, District Deputy Grand Master, or such
other brother as the Grand Master may appoint, shall carry
the amalgamation into effect, by attending at the time and
place named, when the members of the Lodges present shall
choose, by ballot, the elective officers, who with the officers
appointed by the Master-elect, shall be immediately installed
or invested if present.
The Secretary shall prepare and deliver to the Master-elect
a list of the members of the amalgamated Lodge, which shall
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be signed by the Worshipful Master and Secretary, and for-
warded to the Grand Secretary within one month after the
amalgamation. Every member of any of the Lodges amalga-
mated shall be a member of the amalgamated Lodge, but any
member may pay all his dues and withdraw before such
amalgamation has been effected. Any member under sus-
pension for any cause, shall have the same rights in the con-
solidated Lodge as he would have had in his own Lodge, had
such amalgamation not taken place.
OF MASTERS AND WARDENS OF PRIVATE LODGES.
142. All preferment among masons shall be grounded upon
real worth and personal merit only ; therefore no brother shall
be elected Master of a warranted Lodge or appointed to any
office therein, merely on account of seniority or rank. No
brother is eligible to the office of Master in a warranted Lodge
unless he has served for one year as Warden in a private
Lodge. No Master-elect shall assume the Master's chair until
he shall have been regularly installed, though he may in the
interim rule the Lodge. It is necessary, previous to the in-
stallation of the Master, that his election be confirmed ; after
which the usual ceremonies of installation are to be performed.
Should the election ot a Master not be confirmed, then a
summons must be issued for the following regular meeting of
the Lodge, setting forth that the brethren are again to proceed
to elect a Master ; and on confirmation of that election, at the
following regular meeting of the Lodge, the installation of the
Master will follow.
142. A. No brother shall be installed Master of a warranted
Lodge unless the installing board is fully cognizant of the fact
that that brother is fully familiar with the duties of the Master,
and is competent to perform the ceremony of opening and of
closing the Lodge in each degree, and to confer the various
degrees according to the established work. R. & R., p. p. 54
and 61; G. L. P. 1874, p. 658; 1877, p. 941; 1879, p. 94.
142. B. The installation ceremony shall not be performed
in public. R. & R., p. 54; G. L. P. 1865, p. 29.
143. Every Master before being placed in the chair, shall
solemnly pledge himself to observe all the old established
usages and customs, and to preserve the landmarks of the
Order, and most strictly to enforce them within his own Lodge.
143. A. The Master of every Lodge is to cause the ancient
charges, the regulations of Grand Lodge relating to private
Lodges and the by-laws of his Lodge, to be read in open
Lodge once in every year.
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144. See 147 B.
145. The Master is responsible for the due observance of
the laws relating to private Lodges, and is bound to produce
all books, minutes and accounts when required by any lawful
authority.
145. A. The Master may, under his own responsibility,
permit any brother to confer portions of a degree except the
obligation. G. L. P., 1884, p. 54.
145. B. The Master may invite a Master or Past Master of
a warranted Lodge to ofificiate as Master, confer degrees and
perform any other ceremony.
145. C. The Master has not the power to suspend the
declaration of the ballot.
145. D. The Master cannot deprive any member of his
Lodge of any of his Masonic privileges until after due trial
and conviction.
146. If the Master should die, be removed or be incapable
of discharging the duties of his ofifice, the Senior Warden, and
in his absence the Junior Warden, shall act as Master in sum-
moning the Lodge until the next election of oiScers, but shall
not confer degrees or obligate candidates.
147. If the Master be not present, the immediate Past
Master, or if he be not present, the next immediate Past
Master of the Lodge present shall take the chair. If no Past
Master of the Lodge be present, then the Senior Warden, or
in his absence the Junior Warden may rule the Lodge, but
not confer degrees.
147. A. No brother below the rank of a Past Master shall
assume the Master's chair.
147. B. The Master and Wardens of a private Lodge are
enjoined to visit other Lodges as soon as they conveniently
can, in order that the same usages and customs may be ob-
served throughout the Craft, and a good understanding be
thereby cultivated among Freemasons.
148. See 145. B.
149. The Master and Wardens of every private Lodge
when summoned so to do, shall attend the Grand Master, his
Deputy, the District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge or
any Board or Committee authorized by Grand Lodge, and
produce the warrant, minutes and books of the Lodge, under
pain of suspension, and being reported to Grand Lodge.
150. Any officer of a warranted Lodge may resign his
office with the consent of the Lodge, and upon his resignation
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being accepted, if the office is an elected one, the Lodge shall
fill the vacancy by an election at the next regular meeting
after notice of such election has been sent to all the members
of that Lodge ; and if the office is an appointed one, the
Master may fill the vacancy by his appointment at once.
Provided that no brother shall be entitled to past rank in any
office, unless he has served a full term of twelve months in
such office. R. &. R., p. 65 ; G. L. P., 1865, p. 29.
150. A. In case of death, or removal from office, of any
officer of a private Lodge, the vacancy shall be filled as
directed in the next preceding section,
150. B. A Paster Master of a Lodge in this jurisdiction who
has been duly returned in the books of Grand Lodge, and
who affiliates with any other private Lodge, is entitled to his
rank according to seniority, both in Grand Lodge and in the
Lodge with which he affiliates. R. & R., p. p. 65 and 71;
G. L. P., 1875, p. 115.
150. C. A Past Master of this Grand Lodge may require
from the Grand Secretary, upon payment of the fee of one
dollar, a Past blaster's certificate, and the Grand Secretary is
authorized to issue the same. R. & R., p. 44 ; G. L. P.,
1878, p. 116.
OF TYLERS.
151. The Tyler is to chosen by the members of the Lodge,
and may at any time be removed, foj cause deemed sufficient,
by a majority of the brethren present at a regular meeting of
the Lodge.
152. The Tyler is to see that every member or visitor has
signed his name to the attendance book, and that he is clothed
with proper regalia before entering the Lodge.
153. Strike out.
OF MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTIES.
154. No person shall be admitted a member of a private
Lodge, unless the laws of the Craft relating to the proposing
and admitting of brethren or candidates shall have been
strictly complied with. {See proposing members.)
155. A brother who has been concerned in making Masons
clandestinely, or at a private Lodge which is not a regular
Lodge, or for small or unworthy considerations, or who may
assist in forming a new Lodge without the Grand Master's
authority, shall not be admitted as a member, or even as a
visitor, into any private Lodge, nor partake of the general
charity, or other Masonic privileges, till he make due submis-
sion and obtain grace.
l8o GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
156. No brother shall print or publish, or cause to be
printed or published, the proceedings of any private Lodge,
or of the Grand Lodge, or any part thereof, or the names of
the persons present at such Lodge, without the sanction of
the Grand Master, or the District Deputy Grand Master, under
pain of being expelled from the Order. The law, however, is
not to extend to the writing, printing or publishing of any
notice or summons issued to the members of the Lodge, by
the authority of the Master, or the proceedings of any festival
or public meeting at which persons not Masons are permitted
to be present.
157. Any brother who shall violate the secrecy of the ballot
on candidates for initiation or membership, by stating how he
voted or intended to voted, or by endeavoring to ascertain how
a brother voted, or if he shall be aware and mention it to
another brother, shall render himself liable to serve masonic
censure and for a second offence to expulsion. Provided that,
in cases of masonic trials where the charge laid involves such
ballot, any brother shall be at liberty to disclose how he voted
in that particular case.
157. A. A brother cannot by mere resolution of the Lodge
be deprived of his rights and privileges as a mason. R. & R.,
p. 75; G. L. R, 1867, p. 352.
157. B. If any member shall be under suspension from his
Lodge, or shall withdrawhimself from it, without having com-
plied with its by-laws, or with the general regulations of the
craft, he shall not be eligible for admission to any other
private Lodge. (Substituted for 159.)
157. C. Whenever a member of any private Lodge shall
resign, or whenever at any future time he may require it, he
shall be furnished with a dimit or certificate of his standing ;
and should he be indebted to the Lodge, the certificate can
state the fact. R. & R., p. 26; G. L. P., 1876, p. 144.
In case of loss of a dimit or certificate of standing, a dupli-
cate thereof may be issued. R. &: R., p. 29; G. L. P., 1879,
P- 95-
157. D. The dimit or certificate of standing must be pro-
duced together with the application for membership to the
Lodge of which the brother in whose favor the dimit is issued,
desires to become a joining member. Such dimit or certificate
has to be filed with the archives of the Lodge which admits
the brother as such joining member.
157. E. A brother suspended by a private Lodge must, in
order to obtain his dimit or certificate of standing, apply to
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that Lodge for restoration in the usual manner, as laid down
in the regulations for the government of masonic trials. R. &
R., p. 29; G. L. P., 1878, p. 99.
158. The majority of the members present at any private
Lod^e, duly summoned, have an undoubted right to regulate
their own proceedings, provided that they are consistent with
the general laws and regulations of the craft; no member, there-
fore, shall be permitted to enter in the minute book of his
Lodge a protest against any resolution or proceeding which
may have taken place, unless it shall appear to him to be con-
trary to the laws and usages of the craft, and for the purpose
of complaining or appealing to a higher masonic authority.
158. A. No unaffiliated brother shall be considered to have
any claim on the benevolent fund, except by a direct vote
of Grand Lodge. R. & R., p. 36; G. L. P., 1864, p. 550.
158. B. No brother can be a member of more than one
Lodge in the same city, town or village. This, however, shall
not refer to honorary membership.
158. See 157 B. C. and D.
OF HONORARY MEMBERS.
160. Any brother who may have rendered any service to the
craft in general or to any particul.ir private Lodge, may by a
ballot of the Lodge be elected an honorary member of such
Lodge. The Lodge must include honorary members in its
return to Grand Lodge, and to pay to Grand Lodge similar
dues for such honorary members as are payable for ordinary
members.
161. Honorary membership does not confer the right of
voting in the Lodge unless specially conferred by an unanimous
ballot at the time of such election.
OF PROPOSING MEMBERS.
Great discredit and injury having been brought upon our
ancient and honorable fraternity, from admitting members and
receiving candidates without due notice being given, or enquiry
made into their characters and qualifications ; and also from
the passing and raising of Masons without due instruction in
the respective degrees ; it is determined that, in future, a
violation or neglect of any of the following laws shall subject
the offending Lodge to erasure, because no emergency can be
allowed as a justification.
162. No brother shall be admitted a member of a private
Lodge without a proposition in open Lodge, at a regular
meeting, nor until his name, occupation and place of abode,
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as well as the name and number of the Lodge of which he is
or was last a member, or in which he was initiated, shall have
been sent to all the members in the summons for the next
stated Lodge meeting, and in all cases held not less than four
weeks from the date of the application, and the decisions of
the brethren ascertained by ballot. When a Lodge has
ceased to meet, any former member thereof shall be eligible
to be proposed and admitted a member of another Lodge, on
producing a dertificate from the Grand Secretary, stating the
fact and specifying whether the brother has been registered
and his dues paid.
162. A. Every proposition for affiliation shall be recom-
mended by at least two members of the Lodge who are Master
Masons, and shall be referred to a committee appointed by
the Master, which committee shall report to the Lodge at the
next regular meeting before the ballot is taken, and should the
report be unfavorable, the applicant shall be considered
rejected without a ballot.
163. No person shall be made a Mason unless he has
resided one year in the jurisdiction of the Lodge to which he
seeks admission, or produces a certificate of character from
the nearest Lodge to the place of his previous residence ; nor
nntil he has been properly proposed at one regular meeting of
the Lodge, and a committee has been appointed by the
Master to make the necessary enquiries into the character of
the candidate, and his name, age, addition or profession and
place of abode shall have been sent to all the members, in the
summons for the next regular meeting, and in all cases held
not less than four weeks from the date of the application, when,
after the committee have reported to the Lodge in his favor,
he must be ballotted for, and, if approved, he may be initiated
into the first degree of Masonry; but should the report be
unfavorable, he shall be considered a rejected candidate.
164. No Lodge shall initiate a candidate whose residence
is nearer the jurisdiction of another Lodge, unless by dispen-
sation of the Grand Master, except in a town or city where
there is more than one Lodge, in which case each Lodge has
concurrent jurisdiction. The jurisdiction extends, in every
direction, half way to the nearest Lodge.
164. A. When an applicant for initiation residing within
this jurisdiction has his place of residence nearer to a Lodge in a
sister jurisdiction than to a private Lodge within this jurisdic-
tion, such nearer Lodge may receive and act upon the petition
of such applicant ; provided that the Grand Lodge in such
sister jurisdiction will grant the like privilege to private
Lodges in this jurisdiction.
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165. In cases of emergency the following alteration as to
the mode of proposing a candidate is allowed : Any two mem-
bers of a private Lodge may transmit, in writing, to the Master,
the usual declaration of any candidate whom they wish to pro-
pose, and the circumstances which cause the emergency ; and
the Master, if the emergency be proper, shall issue, or cause
to be issued, a notice to every member, appoint a committee
in the manner provided in the clause 163, and at the same
time summon, or cause to be summoned, the Lodge to meet
at a period of not less than seven clear days from the issuing
of the summons, for the purpose of balloting for the candi-
date; and if the committee have reported to the Lodge in his
favor, he must be balloted for, and, if approved he may be
initiated into the first degree of Masonry. The Master shall,
previous to the ballot being taken, cause the proposition, and
the emergency stated, to be recorded in the minute book of
the Lodge.
166. No person under the age of twenty-one shall be made
a Mason in any private Lodge, unless by dispensation from
the Grand Master, nor shall any dispensation suspend the
operations of the law requiring seven days' notice, or com-
mittee of enquiry, or the ballot. Every candidate must be
free-born, and his own master, and, at the time of his initia-
tion, be known to be in reputable circumstances. He shall
be a lover of the liberal arts and siences and have made some
progress in one or the other of them ; and he must, previous
to his initiation, subscribe his name at full length and legibly,
to a declaration of the following import, viz. :
To the Worshipful Alaster, Wardens and Brethren of Lodge, No. — ,
on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario.
I, , ot the of , in the County of-
and Province of Ontario, , aged — years, being free by birth, and of
mature age, do declare that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of
friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives, I
freely and voluntarily offer myself a candidate for the mysteries of
Masonry ; that I am prompted by a favorable opinion conceived of the
institution, and a desire of knowledge ; that I will cheerfully conform to
all the ancient usages and established customs of the Order, and that I
have not been rejected by this or any other private Lodge within twelve
months from the date of my present application.
Witness m.y hand this day of , A, L. 58 — .
Recommended by
(sig. ]
166. A. Every petition for initiation must be recommended
by at least two members of the Lodge who are Master
masons in good standing.
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166. B. An illiterate person is inadmissible for initiation.
166. C. A candidate who can comply literally with all the
ceremonies of the work of Grand Lodge, and who is mentally
and morally worthy of admission, is a fit subject to become a
Mason.
166. D. A petition for initiation being presented, it shall be
the duty of the Master, before entertaining the same, to be
satisfied that the petitioner resides within the jurisdiction of
the Lodge so petitioned.
166. E. It is a Masonic offence to take action upon a peti-
tion for initiation and to ballot for the petitioner without dis-
pensation from the Grand Master, if such petitioner resides
outside of the jurisdiction of the Lodge so petitioned.
166. F. The ballot for a candidate for initiation or affilia-
tion cannot be postponed. R. & R., p. p. 15 and 25 ; G. L.
P. 1865, p. 31.
166. G. It is the prerogative of the Master to order a
second ballot for a candidate for initiation or affiliation. R.
& R., p. p. 15 and 60; G. L. P. 1859, p. p. 66 and 192.
i66. H. The result of the ballot having been declared by
the Master, no further ballot upon the same subject is admis-
sible. G. L. P. 1884, p. 54.
167. See 170. B.
168. No person shall be made a Mason in, or admitted a
member of, a private Lodge, if, on the ballot, two black balls
appear against him. Some Lodges wish for no such indul-
gence, but require the unanimous consent of the members
present ; the by-laws of each Lodge must, therefore, guide in
this respect, but if there be two black balls, such person can-
not, on any pretence, be admitted.
168. A. In case objection be made to the initiation of a
candidate after he has been balloted for and approved, it shall
be the duty of the Master to investigate the cause of such
objection, and if he finds the same to be well founded, or
reasonable, he shall not initiate such candidate until the
objection is withdrawn or removed. And if objection be
made to the advancement of a brother, any member of the
Lodge may require that such objection be placed in the form
of a charge, and if not so placed at the next regular meeting
of the Lodge, the objection shall be of no effect.
169. Every candidate shall, on his initiation, solemnly
promise to submit to the constitution, and to conform to all
the usages and regulations of the Craft ; he must sign the by-
laws of the Lodge on his initiation, a copy of which, together
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with a copy of the constitution of Grand Lodge, shall then be
presented to him.
170. A candidate for initiation upon whom the committee
has reported unfavorably, or against whom the ballot has been
declared unfavorably by the Master, shall be considered a re-
jected candidate, and he cannot be balloted for in the same
or in any other private Lodge within twelve months from the
time of such rejection.
170. A. An applicant for affiliation, who has been rejected,
may apply again to the same or any other private Lodge
without waiting for any specified time. R. & R. p. 28 ; G. L.
P., 1S67, p. 397.
170. B. A petition for initiation or affiliation may be with-
drawn at any time.
OF THE LODGE SEAL.
171. Every warranted Lodge shall have a Masonic seal, to
be affixed to all documents proper to be issued.
172. An impression of the seal is to be sent to the Grand
Secretary, and whenever changed, an impression of the new
seal shall in like manner be transmitted.
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
173. No General Lodge of Instruction shall be holden
unless under the sanction of a regular warranted Lodge, or
by the special license and authority of the Grand Master, or
the District Deputy Grand Master. The Lodge giving this
sanction and the brethren to whom such license is granted,
shall be answerable for the proceedings of such Lodge of
Instruction, and responsible that the mode of working there
adopted has received the sanction of Grand Ledge.
174. Notice of the times and places of meeting of the
Lodges of Instruction shall be given to the Grand Secretary.
175. Lodges of Instruction shall keep a minute of all breth-
ren present at each meeting, and of brethren appointed to
hold office, and such minute shall be produced when called for
by the Grand Master, the District Deputy Grand Master, or
Lodge granting the sanction.
176. If a Lodge which has given its sanction for a Lodge of
Instruction being held under its warrant, shall see fit, it may,
at any regular meeting, withdraw that sanction, by a resolution
of the Lodge, to be communicaied to the Lodge of Instruction;
provided that notice of intention to withdraw the sanction be
inserted in the summons for that meeting.
176 A. A brother in good standing, properly vouched for,
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has a right to visit a private Lodge during the time it is open
for general business, but that right is not absolute. R. & R.
p. 89 ; G. L. P. 1875, p. 136. It is in the discretion of the
Master to admit a visitor, and the Master's refusal to admit a
visitor is no ground for masonic complaint.
OF VISITORS.
177. No visitor shall be admitted into a private Lodge unless
he be personally known or recommended, or well vouched for,
or after due examination by one or more of the brethren pre
sent, and shall have entered his name, masonic rank, the name
of his mother Lodge, or the Lodge he hails from, in a book to
be kept by every lodge for that purpose ; and during his con-
tinuance in the Lodge he must be subject to the by-laws of the
Lodge. The Master of the Lodge is particularly bound to
enforce these regulations.
178. A brother residing in the Province of Ontario and not
affiliated with some private Lodge under the jurisdiction of
Grand Lodge shall not be entitled to the benefit of the ben-
evolent fund for himself or family, nor to Masonic burial, nor
to take part in any Masonic ceremony, public or private ; nor
be entitled to any Masonic privileges whatever, except that he
shall be permitted to visit any private Lodge once, but not
more than once, during the time he is not a member of a pri-
vate Lodge under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge.
OF HEALING.
178. A. Whereas a number of respectable persons have
innocently joined an association of men claiming to be regular
freemasons, but who are not recognized as such by Grand
Lodge, it shall be lawful for any such person to petition the
Grand Master to be acknowledged as a brother Mason by
Grand Lodge ; and it shall be lawful for the Grand Master in
his discretion and upon such evidence as he may deem satis-
factory, to order the issue of a dispensation directed to any
District Deputy Grand Master, authorizing him to " heal " such
a person.
178. B. The effect of such "healing" shall be that the
person so " healed " is acknowledged as an unaffiliated brother
Mason, who may apply for affiliation to any private lodge, and
that such private Lodge is authorized to admit him as a
"joining member" under the regulations prescribed for the
admission of joining members.
178. C. The brother so " healed " is entitled to a certificate
from the District Deputy Grand Master as to the fact that he
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IS a " healed " brother, and such certificate shall be produced
to the Lodge to which he applies for afifiliation.
178. D. The petition and dispensation for "healing" and
the certificate of being " healed " shall be in form as may from
time to time be directed by the Board of General Purposes.
178. E. If the brother so "healed" has not yet received
the third, or Master Mason's degree, but only that of an en-
tered apprentice, or both those of an entered apprentice and
of a fellow craft, he shall have the same status as one joining
from a foreign jurisdiction, and the Lodge with which he
affiliates is authorized to confer upon him the remaining
degree or degrees in conformity with this constitution.
178. F. A "healed" brother, after affiliation as aforesaid,
shall be entitled to a Grand Lodge certificate.
OF CERTIFICATES.
J 78. G. The following Grand Lodge certificates may be
issued : —
To a brother upon being registered in the books of Grand
Lodge as having been initiated, passed and raised in a private
Lodge.
To a brother who, either as an entered apprentice or as a
fellow craft, hailing from a foreign jurisdiction, has become a
joining member of a private Lodge, and who therein has re-
ceived the remaining degrees or degree.
To a member of a private Lodge which has ceased to meet,
so as to enable such members to affiliate with another private
Lodge; such certificate to state the fact that he was such a
member, and whether he has been registered, and whether his
Grand Lodge dues have been paid.
To any Past Master under this Grand Lodge, who desires
the same, and pays therefor one dollar into the funds of Grand
Lodge.
To a brother who has been " healed " and who has received
the remaining degree or degrees m a private Lodge.
To a brother who has been " healed " as a Master Mason,
and who has affiliated with a private Lodge.
178. H. All Grand Lodge certificates shall be issued by the
Grand Secretary with the seal of Grand Lodge attached, and
shall be in form as the Board of General Purposes may from
time to time direct.
OF CERTIFICATES.
179. Every brother shall be entitled to a Grand Lodge cer-
tificate, immediately upon being registered in the books of the
160 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Grand Lodge, for which certificate the Lodge shall pay two
dollars. Each Lodge, therefore, when it makes a return of the
Masons whom it has initiated, shall, in addition to the regis-
tration fee, make a remittance of the money for each certifi-
cates.
1 80. Every brother to whom a Grand Lodge certificate is
is granted must sign his name in the margin thereof, or it will
not be valid. This should be done in the presence of the
Master or the Secretary of the Lodge.
181. No brother shall obtain a Grand Lodge certificate if
he shall have been admitted to more than one degree of
Masonry on the same day, or at a shorter interval than one
month from his receiving a previous degree, unless by dispen-
sation from the Grand Master.
182. Every return or other document upon which a Grand
Lodge certificate is to be issued, must specify not only the
date of initiation, but also the days on which the brother was
advanced to the second and third degrees,
183. All applications for Grand Lodge certificates must be
made to the Grand Secretary ; and if the name ot the brother
wishing for the certificate has not previously been registered,
the money payable on registration must be transmitted at the
same time, as no certificate can on any account be issued
until such money has been paid.
183. A. The following certificates may be issued by a
private lodge :
A dimit or certificate of standing of a brother who resigns
his membership, such certificate is to state the fact whether
the brother is indebted to that Lodge or not. A duplicate of
such dimit or certificate of standing, in case the original has
been lost.
To a brother in order to enable him to obtain a Grand
Lodge certificate, in which case such certificate of a private
Lodge shall be specially addressed to the Grand Secretary.
Any certificate required by the laws of Grand Lodge, or
which may be called for by the Board of General Purposes.
183. B. No fee shall be charged by any private Lodge for
any certificate it may issue.
184. No private Lodge shall be permitted to issue any other
certificate than those above enumerated.
OF PUBLIC PROCESSIONS.
186. No public procession shall on any pretence be allowed
without the permission of the Grand Master or District Deputy
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Grand Master, except a Masonic funeral, the urgency of
which will not admit of the delay necessary to communicate
with the Grand Master, or the District Deputy Grand Master.
Such proceeding shall be immediately reported by the Master
of the Lodge to the Grand Master, through the Grand Secre-
tary, and to the District Deputy Grand Master.
186. If any brother shall attend as a Mason, clothed in any
of the regalia of the craft, at any public procession, except a
Masonic funeral, without the permission of the Grand Master
or District Deputy Grand Master, he shall be rendered in-
capable of ever after being an officer of a private Lodge, and
also be excluded the benefit of the general charity. And if
any Lodge shall so offend, it shall stand suspended until
Grand Lodge shall determine thereon.
OF APPEAL.
187. As the Grand Lodge, when congregated, is a represen-
tative of every individual member of the fraternity, it neces-
sarily possesses a supreme superintending authority, and the
power of finally deciding on every case which concerns the
interest of the Craft. Any Lodge or brother, therefore, who
may feel aggrieved by the decision of any other Masonic
authority or jurisdiction, may appeal to the Grand Lodge
against such decision. The appeal must be made in writing,
specifying the particular grievance complained of, and be
transmitted to the Grand Secretary. A notice and copy of
the appeal must also be sent by the appellant to the party
against whose decision the appeal is made.
188. Notice of all appeals must be given in writing to the
Grand Secretary, within twenty-one days from the receipt of
the decision appealed against, in proper and respectful
language.
OF FEES.
189. The following shall be the fees payable to Grand
Lodge : —
For granting a new warrant, thirty dollars.
For a dispensation for a new lodge, twenty dollars.
For a warrant of confirmation, ten dollars.
For a new warrant in case of loss by fire or otherwise,
properly certified, ten dollars.
For a dispensation to initiate a candidate under twenty one
years of age, twenty dollars.
For a dispensation to confer any degree in less time than
one month, twenty dollars.
190 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
For a dispensation authorizing a private lodge to receive
and act upon a petition from a candidate for initiation, who
resides outside the jurisdiction of that lodge, ten dollars, pay-
able by the candidate.
For a dispensation for any public procession, one dollar.
For a dispensation to be " healed," two dollars.
For a Grand Lodge certificate, two dollars.
For every person initiated in a Lodge, one dollar registra-
tion fee.
For every entered apprentice or fellow craft joining from
without the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, one dollar and fifty
cents.
For every Master Mason joining from another private lodge
within the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, fifty cents.
For every Master Mason joining from without the jurisdic-
tion of Grand Lodge, one dollar.
Every member of each private Lodge shall pay towards the
fund for Grand Lodge purposes fifty cents per annum.
OF REGALIA.
191. The following Masonic regalia shall be worn by the
Craft, and no brother shall, on any pretence, be admitted into
Grand Lodge, or into any private Lodge, without his proper
regalia, and no honorary or other jewel or emblem shall be
worn in Grand Lodge, or in any private Lodge, which shall
not appertain to, or be consistent with those degrees which
are recognized and acknowledge by Grand Lodge.
APRONS.
Entered Apprentice .... A plain white lamb-skin, from fourteen
to sixteen inches wide, twelve to four-
teen inches deep ; square at bottom,
and without ornament ; white strings.
Fellow Craft A plain white lamb-skin smilar to that
of the entered apprentice, with the
addition only of two sky-blue rosettes
at the bottom.
Master Mason The same with sky-blue lining and
edging, one and a half inch deep, and
an additional rosette on the fall or
fiap, and silver tassel. No other color
or ornament shall be allowed, except
to officers and past officers of private
lodges, who may have the emblems of
their office in silver or sky-blue in the
centre of the apron.
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The Mastersatidpast Mas-
ters of private Lodges .Ho wear in lieu and in the place of
the three rosettes on the Master's
apron, perpendicular lines upon hori-
zontal lines, thereby forming three
several sets of two right angles ; the
length of the horizontal lines to be
two inches and a half each, and of
the perpendicular lines, one inch ;
these emblems to be of ribbon, half
an inch broad, and of the same color
as the lining and edging ot the apron,
or of silver. If Grand Officer, similar
emblems of garter-blue or gold.
Grajid Stewards, present A.];)ron% of the same dimensions, lined
a7id past with crimson, edging of the same
color, three and a half inches, bound
with silver and silver tassels.
Gratid officers of the Aprons of same dimensions, lined
Grand Lodge, present Wwh garter blue, edgings of the same
and past color, three and a half inches, bound
with gold, and gold tassels, with the
emblems of their offices in gold or
blue, in the centre.
The aprons of the District Deputy Grand Masters to have
the emblems of their offices in gold embroidery, in the centre,
and the acacia and seven-eared wheat embroidered on the
edging, one on each side.
The apron of the Deputy Grand Master to have the emblems
of his office in gold embroidery in the centre, and the
pomegranate and lotus alternately embroidered in gold on
the edging.
The apron of the Grand Master is ornamented with the
blazing sun embroidered in gold in the centre, on the edging
the pomegranate and the lotus, with the seven-eared wheat at
each corner, and also on the fall ; all in gold embroidery ; the
fringe of gold bullion.
In the Grand Lodge, and on all occasions where the Grand
Officers appear in their official capacities they shall wear the
following regalia :
District Deputy Gfatid Aprons to have the emblems of their
Masters office in gold, embroidered in the cen-
tre, and acacia and seven-eared wheat
embroidered on the edging, one on
side.
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Deputy Grofid Afaster. . A^xon to have the emblem of his offi-
ces in gold embroidered in the centre,
and the pomegranate and lotus alter-
nately embroidered on edging.
Grand Master Apron to be ornamented with the blazing
sun enibroidered in gold in the centre,
on the edging the pomegranate and the
lotus with the seven-eared wheat at
each corner, and also on the fall ; all
in gold embroidery ; the fringe of gold
bullion.
COLLARS.
Of Private Lodges To be light blue ribbons, four inches
broad; if silver chain be used it must
be placed over the light blue ribbon.
Of Grand Lodge To be of garter blue ribbon, lour
inches broad, and bound with gold
lace ; except
Grand Stewards of the year who have to wear collars of
crimson four inches broad, bound with
silver lace.
All Fast Grand Officers except Past Grand Masters (who are
entitled to wear chains,) to wear the
collars of their late officers, but without
the pendant jewel, a similar but small-
er jewel in enamel being worn on the
breast.
JEWELS.
The jewels of the Grand Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary,
Senior Deacon, Superintendent of Works, Director of Cere-
monies, Sword Bearer, Organist, and Pursuivant, are to be
within a circle, with an embossed wreath, composed of a sprig
of acacia an ear of corn ; and the Grand Junior Deacon, Assis-
tant Grand Secretary, Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies,
and Assistant Grand Organist, to be similar to those of their
senior and superior officers, the wreath on the circle being
omitted.
The jewel of a Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge is a
cornucopia between the legs of a pair of compasses, extending
upon an irradiated gold plate, within a circle, on which is
engraven, "Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario."
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In Grand Lodge, and on all occasions where Grand Ofificers
appear in their official capacity, they shall wear the following
regalia : —
The Grand Master . . . .The compasses extended to 45°, with
the segment of a circle at the points,
and a gold plate included, on which is
to be represented an eye irradiated
within a triangle, also irradiated.
Deputy Grand Master.. T\iQ. compasses and square, united,
with a five-pointed star in the centre.
District Deputy Grand The compasses and square united with
Master a five-pointed star in the centre, the
whole to be placed within a circle, on
which the number of the district is to
be engraved.
Past Grand Master. . . A similar jewel, without the gold
plate.
Past Deputy Grand
Master The compasses and square only.
Past District Deputy The same, omitting the five-pointed
Grand Master star in the centre.
Grand Scfiior Warden . The level.
Grand Junior Warden. The plumb.
Grand Chaplain A book on a triangle.
Gra?id Treasurer A chased key.
Grand Secretary Cross pens with a tie.
Grand Deacons Dove and olive branch.
Gra7id Superiritendent of
Works A semi-circle protractor.
Grand Director of Cere-
inonies Cross rods.
Assistant ditto Cross rods.
Grand Sword Bearer . . Cross swords.
Grand Organist A lyre.
Gra /id Pursuivant Arms of the Grand Lodge, with rod
and sword crossed.
OF CONSTITUTING A NEW LODGE,
193. Every application for a warrant to hold a new private
Lodge must be by petition to the Grand Master, signed by at
least seven regularly registered Master Masons, and the
194 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges to which they belong, or formerly belonged, must be
specified. The petition must be recommended by the nearest
warranted Lodge, and in case of there being more than two
warranted Lodges within the jurisdiction, it shall require the
recommendation of not less than one-half of said Lodges, and
be transmitted to the District Deputy Grand Master, who is to
forward it with his recommendation, or opinion thereon, to the
Grand Secretary, to be submitted to the Grand Master. If
the prayer of the petition be granted, the Grand Master may
issue a dispensation, authorizing the brethren to meet as a
private Lodge until the next communication of Grand Lodge.
193. A. The recommendation from the nearest Lodge or
Lodges required for a petition, must be passed in open Lodge
upon a regular resolution, and signed by the Master and Sec-
retary of the Lodge, with the seal of the Lodge attached, and
in no case shall be given without such resolution and signa-
tures. R. & R., p. 30; G. L. P. 1 86 1, p. 227.
The form of petition is not changed except that the words
"in the Province of Ontario" are inserted after the word
" Canada."
193. B. No warrant for a new private Lodge shall be
granted until, in addition to the ordinary recommendation of
the District Deputy Grand Master, there is furnished by that
officer a certificate to the effect that the Lodge working under
dispensation and seeking a warrant has provided itself with
suitable furniture and regalia, and that such furniture and
regalia are paid for, so as to afford a newly warranted Lodge a
reasonable prospect of exemption from debt at its commence-
ment. R. & R. p. p. 87 and 88 ; G. L. P. 1865, p. 68.
Prayers. — No change.
Charges. — No change.
RULES OF GRAND LODGE.
I. RULES RESPECTING GRANTS FROM THE FUNDS OF
BENEVOLENCE,
1. All applications for relief must be made upon a printed
form which will be furnished by the Grand Secretary when
applied for.
2. It is imperative to answer correctfy the several questions
in such printed forms.
3. It shall be competent for one or more private Lodges to
form themselves into a local Board of Relief, and for such
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board to frame a code of by-laws and elect a chairman and a
secretary-treasurer ; and when the formation of such board
and its by-laws have been approved by the Board of General
Purposes, the same shall be considered a duly constituted
local Board of Relief under Grand Lodge.
4. All applications for relief shall be made either through a
private Lodge, signed by the Master and Secretary thereof,
with the seal of the Lodge affixed, or by a duly constituted
local Board of Relief, signed by the Chairman and Secretary-
Treasurer thereof; and in no case shall an application be
made through an individual brother.
5. All applications for relief shall be sent to, and be in
possession of, the Grand Secretary before the first day of July
immediately preceding the annual communication of Grand
Lodge.
6. All grants from the funds of benevolence shall be payable
in two equal, half-yearly payments, by an order issued by the
president of the Board of General Purpose?, countersigned by
the Grand Secretary, and drawn upon the Grand Treasurer in
favor of the grantee and the Master of the Lodge or of the
Secretary-Treasurer of the local Board of Relief from which
the application for such grant issued, and it shall require the
endorsation upon such order of both tne grantee and of said
Master or Secretary-Treasurer (as the case may be), before
the Grand Treasurer is authorized to honor such order.
7. All private Lodges through whose Master, and all local
Boards of Relief through whose Secretary-Treasurer such
orders have been made payable, shall, on or before the
fifteenth day of June, immediately preceding the annual com-
munication of Grand Lodge, forward to the Grand Secretary
a return upon a printed form, which form shall be furnished
by the Grand Secretary when applied for. In such return
there shall be shown in detail the whole amount of such grant
or grants, made payable through such Master or Secretary-
Treasurer during the current fiscal year, as also the whole
amount in detail of such grant or grants paid over to the
grantee or grantees dunng that period ; together with such
other information as may be required by such printed form of
return. Such return shall be signed by the Master and Secre-
tary of such Lodge, and have its seal afifixed thereto, or by the
Chair and Secretary-Treasurer of such local Board of Relief.
8. No order for any subsequent grant shall be issued until
such return for preceding grants shall have been received as
aforesaid and found to be correct by the Committee on Ben-
evolence or Board of General Purposes.
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9. A grant for which, by reason of the neglect to make such
return, no order of payment for a subsequent grant has been
issued within one year from the date such grant was made,
shall be considered forfeited, and in order to obtain a grant a
new application must be made.
10. All forms for applications and for returns are from time
to time to be prepared by the Board of General Purposes.
MASONIC TRIALS.
The same as in the 1885 edition of the Book of Constitu-
tion, except that the following clauses are added — next after
"undue solicitation of candidates," namely :
Canvassing for office or for ballot. R. and R. p. 26 ; G.
L. P. 1861, p. 220.
Casting a black ball without just cause.
Selling or offering for sale any work purporting to be a
masonic ritual, or ceremony, or a portion thereof.
Using a Masonic emblem as a trade mark or business sign.
CEREMONIES.
I. THE GRAND HONORS.
The Grand Honors are as follows : —
JVi'ne for Grand Master and for Past Grand Masters.
Seveft for Deputy Grand Master, District Deputy Grand
Masters, Past Deputy Grand Masters, and Past District
Deputy Grand Masters.
jFi've for all other elected Grand Officers, and elected Past
Grand Officers, and
Three for all other distinguished brethren. G. L. P. 1885,
p. 56.
II. THE CEREMONY OF CONSECRATING, DEDICATING AND
CONSTITUTING A LODGE.
This is the same as given in the book of " Ceremonies "
compiled by M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, 1876, pages 7, 8, 9, 10,
II and 12.
III. THE CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION.
This is the same as given in the book of " Ceremonies "
compiled by M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, 1876, pages 12 to 31
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inclusive, omitting, however, the ceremony of the Past Mas-
ter's degree, which commences on page 15 with " Board of
Installed Masters," and ends on page 18 \vith the 7th line
from the bottom.
Note. — The following corrections are to be made, viz : —
On page 13, line 14, insert ''regularly" between "been " and
"initiated"; on page 14 in the O. B. say G. G. O. T. U. in-
stead of G. A. O. T. U. ; on page 14, line 11 from bottom,
szy '' Institutions" instead of "Constitution"; page 21, line
21, insert "and" immediately after "others"; page 22, line 8
from bottom, say ''temper" instead of" sharpness " page 24,
line 4 from bottom add : " t/iat they may be severally inducted
a7id invested" ; page 28, line 8 from bottom, add after
" through " the words ; " its lessons are chiefly " ; page 31, line
23, "-May yoti long enjoy every satisfaction and delight ivhich
disinterested friendship can afford."
IV. CEREMONY OF LAYING A FOUNDATION STONE, ETC., BY
THE M. W. GRAND MASTER.
Grand Lodge having been opened at a convenient place,
and the necessary directions and instructions given, it is called
off. The brethren being in their proper regalia and wearing
white gloves, the procession moves in the following order, viz :
Two Tylers with drawn swords.
Music.
Brethren, not members of any private lodge, two and two.
The Lodges according to their numbers,
juniors going first.
Architect or builder with the plans.
J
A cornucopia with corn, borne by the
Grand J Master of a private Lodge. ( Grand
Steward j Two ewers with wine and oil, borne by T Steward
\ Masters of Private Lodges. )
Grand Pursuivant.
Grand Organist.
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Grand Superintendent of Works with the plate bearing the
inscription.
Past Grand Sword Bearers.
Past Grand Deacons.
Past Grand Secretaries.
Grand Secretary with book -^f constitution on a cushion.
Past Grand Registrars.
Past Grand Treasurers.
Grand Treasurer, bearing a phial containing the coins to be
deposited in the stone.
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Past Grand Wardens
Past District Deputy Grand Masters.
District Deputy Grand Masters.
Past Deputy Grand Masters.
Past Grand Masters.
Visitors of Distinction.
The Corinthian light, borne by the Master of a private Lodge.
The column of the Grand Junior Warden, borne by the Mas-
ter of a private Lodge.
The Grand Junior A\'arden with the plumb rule.
Grand f r. r /^ j t j ( Grand
Steward j Banner of Grand Lodge. | g^^^^,^^^
The doric light, borne by the master of a private Lodge.
The column of the Grand Senior Warden, borne by the Mas-
ter of a private Lodge.
The Grand Senior Warden with the level.
The Grand Junior Deacon.
Grand | The Grand Chaplain bearing the sac- I Grand
Steward 1 red law on a cushion. j Steward
Deputy Grand Master with the square.
The ionic light, borne by the Master of a private Lodge.
A Past Grand Master or other brother of eminence, bearing a
mallet.
S?ewa?d { ^^^ '^'"^^^^ °f '^^ Grand Master. } g^J^^^f^
Grand Sword Bearer.
The Most Worshipful Grand Master.
The Grand Senior Deacon.
Two Grand Stewards.
Grand Tyler,
Having arrived within the proper distance of the spot, the
procession halts, the brethren open to the right and left, and
face inwards, so as to leave room for the Grand Master to pass
up the centre, he being preceded by the Standard and Sword
Bearer — the grand officers and brethren following in success-
ion from the rear, so as to invert the order of procession.
Upon arrival at the platform erected for the occasion, the
Grand Master takes his place in the centre of the same, with
the Past Master bearing the mallet to his left, and the Deputy
Grane Master to his right. The other officiating officers take
their stations on the platform in the following order : —
To the left of the Grand Master, the Grand Chaplain, Grand
Treasurer, Grand Superintendent of Works and the Architect
or Builder.
To the right of the Grand Master, the Grand Senior War-
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den, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Secretary and Grand Dir-
ector of Ceremonies.
Near the foundation stone intended to be laid are stationed :
•he three Masters of private Lodges bearing respectively the
three lights, viz.: — the corinthian, doric and ionic, and also the
three masters of private Lodges bearing respectively the cornu-
copia with corn, the ewer with wine and the ewer with oil.
Other not ofificiating Grand Lodge officers and Past Grand
officers, take their stations in the rear of the officiating officers.
An ode is sung or music played as has been previously
arranged.
The Grand Master addresses the assemblage, after which
the Grand Master calls upon the Grand Chaplain to implore a
blessing from Heaven on the undertaking.
Grand Chaplain's invocation
ending with, "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."
The Grand Master calls upon the Grand Superintendent of
Works to read the inscription on the plate, and directs him to
deposit the plate in the cavity of the stone.
The Grand Superintendent of Works reads the inscription
on the plate and thereupon places the same in the cavity of
the stone.
The Grand Master directs the Grand Treasurer to deposit
the phial containing the coins in the cavity of the stone.
The Grand Treasurer deposits the same accoringly.
(If the Grand Master is to be presented with a trotael or
gavel, the proper time to do so is at this stage in the ceremony,
atid when so presented and the Grafid Master has made suitable
acknowledgemefit, the ceremony is proceeded with.)
MUSIC PLAYED BY THE BAND.
While the band is playing, the Grand Master, Past Grand
Master with the mallet, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Warden,
Junior Warden and the architect or builder proceed to the
foundation stone. The Grand Master spreads thereon the
cement ; the upper stone is lowered by three regular stops,
and when placed the music ceases.
The Grand Master, addressing the Deputy Grand Master,
says : Right Worshipful Brother Deputy Grand iNIaster, you
will now cause the proper implements to be applied to the
stone in order to test that it has been laid in its bed according
to the rules of architecture.
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Deputy Grand Master to Grand Junior Warden : " Right
Worshipful Brother Grand Junior Warden, by command of
the Most Worshipful Grand Master, you are directed to apply
the implement of your office, and prove thereby that the stone
is laid in its bed according to the rules of architecture."
Grand Junior Warden applies the plumb-rule to the sides of
the stone and then places that inplement on the stone.
Deputy Grand Master to Grand Senior Warden : " Right
Worshipful Brother Grand Senior Warden, by command of
the Most Worshipful Grand Master, you are directed to apply
the implement of your office and prove thereby that the stone
is laid in its bed according to the rules of architecture."
Grand Senior Warden applies the level to the top of the
stone and then places that implement on the stone.
Deputy Grand Master himself applies the square to the
several parts of the stone that should be square, and then
places that implement on the stone.
Grand Master says : " Right Worshipful Brother Grand
Junior Warden, which is the proper jewel of your ofifice?"
Grand Junior Warden : " The plumb-rule, most worshipful
sir."
Grand Master : " Have you applied the plumb-rule to the
sides of the stone?"
Grand Junior Warden : "I have, most worshipful sir, and
the craftsmen have done their duty."
Grand Master : " Right worshipful brother, Grand Senior
Warden, which is the proper jewel of your office ?"
Grand Senior Warden : " The level, most worshipful sir."
Grand Master : " Have you applied the level to the top of
the stone ?"
Grand Senior Warden : " I have, most worshipful sir, and
the craftsmen have done their duty."
Grand Master : " Right worshipful brother. Deputy Grand
Master, which is the proper jewel of your office ?"
Deputy Grand Master : "The square, most worshipful sir."
Grand Master : " Have you applied the square to the
several parts of the stone which should be square ?"
Deputy Grand Master : " I have, most worshipful sir, and
the craftsmen liave done their duty."
Grand Master : " Having, my right worshipful brethren, fuU
confidence in your skill in our royal art, it remains with me
to finish the work."
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The Past Master bearing the mallet, delivers the same to
the Grand Master, who while giving the stone three strokes
with the mallet says :
"WELL MADE, TRULY LAID, WELL PROVED,
TRUE AND TRUSTY."
The Masters of Lodges bearing respectively the vessels with
corn, wine and oil, deliver the same as follows :
The cornucopia with corn to the Grand Junior Warden,
the ewer with wine to the Grand Senior Warden, and the
ewer with oil to the Deputy Grand Master. These three
Grand Officers present the same in like order to the Grand
Master.
Grand Master, strewing from the cornucopia some corn
upon the stone says : " I strew corn upon this stone as the
emblem of plenty ;" then pouring from the ewer of wine upon
the stone says : " I pour wine on it as an emblem of cheer-
fulness," and then pouring from the ewer of oil upon the
stone says : "I anoint it with oil as the emblem of comfort
and consolation. May corn, wine and oil, and all necessaries
of life abound among men throughout the world, and may
the blessings of the Grand Architect of the Universe be upon
this undertaking; may He enable those engaged in the building
to complete it ; may He protect the workmen from accident ;
may He long hereafter preserve the building from ruin or
decay, that it may serve for generations to come the purposes
for which it is intended."
Respofise. — So mote it be.
Grand Master directs the Grand Director of Ceremonies to
give the time in giving the Grand Honors.
Grand Master: "The brethren will now give the Grand
Honors, taking the time from the Grand Director of Cere-
monies.
Grand Director of Ceremonies, taking a prominent position,
gives the time of the Grand Honors 7ii7ie times.
The architect or builder delivers to the Grand Master the
plans.
Grand Master, after inspecting the plans, and after having
found them to be correct and satisfactory, hands them back
to the architect or builder, and addresses him thus : " Master
architect, the foundation stone of this building being now laid
according to the rules of architecture, and in conformity with
the rites of our fraternity, I now present you with the imple-
ments applied to it; (presenting the mallet, square, level and
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plumb-rule) as also the plans, in full confidence that, as a
skillful and faithful workman, you will use them in such a
manner that the building may rise in order, harmony and
beauty, and that when completed it may establish your reputa-
tion as a skillful builder, and reflect credit also on those who
have selected you for this important undertaking."
The Grand Master and other Grand Officers re-ascend the
platform
Music is playing.
A hymn is sung, as may have been previously arranged.
The Grand Master delivers an oration suitable to the
occasion.
The Grand Treasurer places upon the stone some coin for
the benefit of the workmen.
The Grand Master, addressing the person or persons at
whose request the ceremony has been performed: " Reverend
Sir, (or as the case may be), having completed our work
according to the ancient usages and customs of our fraternity,
we congratulate you upon this auspicious commencement of
this work, and as it has been so happily begun, may it be
steadily continued and carried to speedy and successful
termination.
After response to that address, (if any is made), the proces-
sion is re-formed and marched to the Lodge, where, after the
Grand Master has briefly addressed the brethren, the Grand
Lodge is closed.
V. THE FUNERAL SERVICE.
This is the same as in book of constitution of 1885, pages
78 to 88, inclusive.
^^:E'^E2<TIDI2r 3D.
FORMS.
I. FORM OF ENTRY IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF PRIVATE LODGES.
The same as in the appendix to the book of constitution of
1885, pages I, II, III, IV.
II. Dimit and Certificate of Standing (when a brother has
paid all dues.
III. Dimit and Certificate of Standing (when a brother is
owing dues.
VI. Petition for healing.
V. Certificate for a brother who has been healed.
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REDISTRIBUTION OF DISTRICTS.
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, on behalf of the Committee
appointed at the last Annual Communication to consider the
question of the redistribution of Districts, presented the
following
REPORT.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Me7n-
bers of the Grand Lodge of Canada.
The Committee appointed by the Most Worshipful the
Grand Master at the last Annual Communication of Grand
Lodge, to deal with the question of the redistribution of the
thirteen Masonic Districts in this jurisdiction, beg to report
that they have carefully considered the subject, and after
receiving suggestions from many past and present Grand
Officers, as well as from Lodges, as to the best plan of redistri-
bution, they fraternally offer to Grand Lodge the result of their
labors. The Committee have made the proposed changes,
with the best interests of the Craft in view, regardless of any
local or sectional feeling that might prevail, with a single
■desire to so relieve districts and so reduce their extent, that
the various District Deputy Grand Masters may be able with
certainty to perform the work of visitation, and from personal
observation, report on the condition of the Order in each
locality where the seeds of Masonry are being sown, where the
saplings require the nurturing hand, and in the Craft centres
where the old Lodges- — the giant oaks of Masonry — prosper,
beacons of light and examples to those who circle around our
mystic altars, whether in the crowded cities or in the quiet
hamlets. In order to obtain, as far as possible, opinions from
every part of the jurisdiction, the Committee prepared a com-
prehensive circular giving the reasons for the appointment of
this Committee, as stated in the reports of the Committee on
the Condition of Masonry for years past, and requesting those
brethren who might interest themselves and favor the Com-
mittee with information to bear in mind that the proposed
redistribution was intended to be of a permanent character, so
as to serve the requirements of the Craft for years to come ;
that the additional expense of new Districts was of great
importance, and that due economy should be exercised, and
that railway and other facilitips of travel should mainly govern
the grouping of Lodges, so that District Deputy Grand
Masters might feel assured that in undertaking the duty
allotted to them, all Lodges would be visited. The Com-
mittee appended to the circular extracts from the District
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Deputy Grand Masters' reports, since 1879, and had copies
sent to all Lodges in the jurisdiction, to every member of the
Board of General Purposes, and to all Past District Deputy
Grand Masters since 1881. About fifty replies were received
to these circulars, and every suggestion was duly and carefully
weighed by the Committee. The average number of Lodges
in the old Districts was 27; by the proposed redistribution it
is 21. The Masonic population of the old districts averaged
1,460: in the proposed redistribution, 1,116. In proceeding
to consider the question, the Committee decided to revise on
the following plan : —
I St. To ignore altogether municipal, parliamentary and
geographical limits and boundaries.
2nd. To group the Lodges, so as to bring those in each
District within easy distance of one another, and thus make
them accessible to a District Deputy Grand Master, no matter
in what section of the District he might reside.
3rd. To have, in arranging the Lodges, due regard to rail-
way and stage facilities.
4th. To equalize the Districts as much as possible, both in
extent of Masonic territory and membership.
The Committee began with the western District of St. Clair>
going east and north in the following order : —
ST. CLAIR DISTRICT.
The southern portion of this District, south of the Great
Western division of the Grand Trunk Railway, covers territory
78 miles from west to east, with an average width from north
to south of 80 miles. The reports from different sources and
the Masonic map show that the means of communication
between the northern and southern sections are limited ; that
the centre portion, taking as the centre the townships of
Sombra, Dawn and Euphemia, is very thinly settled and barren
of Masonic Lodges ; that a D. D. G. M. residing on the main
line of the Grand Trunk Railway, the Sarnia branch of the
Great W^estern Railway, or the St. Clair division of the
Canada Southern, would, to get to his southern Lodges, have
either to go west to the United States, and take the Grand
Trunk Railway, or east on the Grand Trunk to the Crossing
station of the Grand Trunk and London, Huron and Bruce>
taking the latter road to Komoka or London to get
to the Great Western division of the Grand Trunk, and
to St. Thomas to reach the main line of the Canada
Southern ; and vice versa, a D. D. G. M. residing on or
south of the Great Western division of the Grand Trunk
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Railway, or the main line of the Canada Southern, would
either have to drive across the country, or go east to Komoka,
or west via Windsor, the United States, and Grand Trunk
Railway, to visit the northern Lodges. Taking these facts
into consideration, and after repeated consultation and cor-
respondence with R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, District Deputy
Grand Master of St. Clair District, R. W. Bro. Thomas C.
Alacnabb, and others, the committee became satisfied that the
District could be easily divided, and felt that in connection
with the division London District as well could be relieved.
The committee have therefore divided St. Clair at a point
three miles south of the St. Clair division of the Canada
Southern Railway, creating in the southern division a new
District to be called Erie, with, as its northern boundary, all
the Lodges south of, and including Wallaceburg, Dresden and
Florence, to Lake Erie, west to Windsor, and east to and includ-
ing West Lome — 2 3 Lodges in all. Eight of these: Amherstburg,
Essex Centre, Comber, Tilbury Centre, Ridgetown, Highgate,
Rodney and West Lome, are on the main line of the Canada
Southern ; nine of these, viz. : Windsor, (2), Chatham, (2),
Thamesville, Bothwell, Glencoe, Newbury and Wardsville, are
on the Great Western division ot the Grand Trunk Railway.
Three, viz. : Wallaceburg, Dresden and Blenheim, are on the Erie
and Huron Railway ; and three are reached by stage line, viz. :
Kingsville, twelve miles southeast of Essex Centre, on the
Canada Southern ; Leamington, five miles east of Kingsville ;
and Florence, six miles northwest of Bothwell, on the Great
Western division of the Grand Trunk. Kingsville and Lea-
mington will be reached by rail next year, when the Lake
Erie, Essex and Detroit Railway is built. The northern por-
tion of St. Clair District retains its name, and consists of
eighteen Lodges, the southern boundary being Oil Springs,
and those Lodges on the St. Clair branch of the Canada
Southern, viz.: iMoore, (formerly Mooretown), Brigden, Oil
Springs, Alvinston, Melbourne, and also Mount Brydges, on
the Great Western division of the Grand Trunk, its eastern
boundary ; the St. Clair river the western boundary ; and the
three Lodges on the Grand Trunk, viz.: Camlachie, Forest and
Thedford, as the northern boundary ; the centre of the District
being composed of Lodges on the Sarnia branch of the Grand
Trunk, at Sarnia, Wyoming, _^Petrolia (2), Watford, Strathroy
(2), Napier and Arkona, the two latter being the only Lodges
to be visited by stage — Napier, six miles south-west of Strath-
roy, on the Sarnia Division of the Grand Trunk, and Arkona,
seven miles south of Thedford, on the Grand Trunk, or eight
miles from Watford, on the Sarnia division of the Grand
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Trunk Railway. By the above grouping, St. Clair has been
divided, and London District reUeved of five Lodges grouped
into St. Clair, and five into Erie. In the old St. Clair District
there were 31 Lodges, under the revision there are 41 Lodges,
of which 18 are in St. Clair and 23 in Erie. The old St. Clair
District extended 72 miles from east to west, and an average
of 54 miles from north to south, and had a Masonic member-
ship of 1,460, and covered about 3,035 square miles. The
new District of Erie embraces 96 miles from east to west, with
an average breadth of 30 miles, having a Masonic membership
of 1,037, and covers about 2,460 square miles. The new
District of St. Clair extends from east to west 48 miles, and
from north to south 30 miles, having a Masonic membership
of 834, and covers about 1,341 square miles.
HTTRON DISTRICT.
Proceeding north, Huron District, which had originally 28
Lodges, has been divided into two Districts, viz.: North and
South Huron, and re-cast as follows : — All the Lodges north
of Blyth, Brussels and Listowel, have been placed in North
Huron. All are on the lines of the Toronto, Grey and Bruce
and the Wellington Grey and Bruce Railways, except Tiverton,
distant ten miles, north-east from Kincardine, with a daily
stage to that point. When the railway link is completed next
year from Wingham to Glenannan, it will greatly accelerate
travel from the north-east or south-west part of this District.
South Huron consists of all Lodges south of Goderich and
Clinton that were in the old Huron District. London has
been relieved by taking in Park Hill, /Vilsa Craig and Lucan,
and as it will be convenient and equalize the work New Ham-
burg and Baden have been detached from Wellington. All
these Lodges are also on railway lines, except Zurich, which
has a daily stage to Hensall, six miles west of the London,
Huron and Bruce Railway, and Smith's Hill by stage daily,
from Goderich, six miles distant. Huron District covers a
large extent of territory, being over 120 miles from north to
south, and an average of 40 miles from east to west. The
Lodges have never been all visited during the term of a D. D.
G. M., except when the office was held by R. W. Bro. De
Witt Martyn, and R. W. Bro. Rupert claims that it is impos-
sible for a D. D. G. M. to do Justice to the Lodges, as it
would take nearly six weeks to visit all. The Huron District
had 28 Lodges, the revised Districts have: — North Huron 17,
and South Huron 16 Lodges. The old Huron District had a
Masonic membership of 1,379, and covered about 5,150
square miles. North Huron has now a membership of 732,
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covering about 3,447 square miles, and South Huron a mem-
bership of 876, covering about 1,940 square miles.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
This District did not ask for a re-adjustment, as it had only
21 Lodges, all of which can be visited without much trouble.
Your committee, however, in order to equalize the Lodges in
the Huron Districts, decided to add New Hamburg and
Baden on the south-west to South Huron, being on the direct
line of the Grand Trunk Railway, while on the north-west in
order to relieve Georgian District, Durham has been annexed.
Durham is on the Georgian Bay and Lake Erie division of the
Grand Trunk Railway, connecting with the railway system of
Wellington. Wellington District had 21 Lodges and a Masonio
membership uf 1,056, and covered about 1,867 square miles;
it has by the revision 20 Lodges, a membership of 1,020,
covering about 1,800 square miles.
LONDON DISTRICT.
London District had originally 41 Lodges. Your committee
have relieved it on the west by giving to Erie District the
Lodges at West Lome, Rodney, Newbury, Wardsville and
Glencoe ; to St. Clair District the Lodges at Melbourne,
Napier, Strathroy (2) ; and to South Huron, Park Hill, Ailsa
Ciaig and Lucan. To reduce Wilson District, Thamesford
has been added. It can be reached by a four mile drive from
Dorchester station, or by stage from IngersoU, five and a half
miles distant. This brings the number of Lodges in London
District to 29. Seven of these Lodges are in London, and
one, Petersville, is in its suburbs. There are, therefore, 21
Lodges outside the city of London. Of these Lodges, all are
on railway lines except the following, which are accessible by
stage : — Wallacetown, two miles sonth-east of Dutton station,
lona, one and a half miles south-east of lona station, and
Fingal, two and a half miles south-east of Shedden, all on the
Canadian division of the Michigan Central or old Canada
Southern ; Sparta, ten miles south-east of St. Thomas ; Lobo,
five miles north of Komoka ; Lambeth, six miles south-west
of London ; Bryanston, twelve miles north of London ;
Nilestown, six miles east of London, and Harrietsville, two
miles from Harrietsville station, on the Credit Valley division
of the Canada Pacific Railway. Your committee think that
the re-distribution presented of the south-west portion of the
section, viz. : St. Clair and London Districts, will give perma-
nent relief. The old London District had 41 Lodges, with a
Masonic membership of 2,226, and extended 40 miles from
2o8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
north to south, and about 48 miles from east to west, covering
about 1,908 square miles. The new District has 29 Lodges,
a Masonic membership of 1,720, and in extent about 40 miles
from north to south, and about 25 miles from east to west, or
about r,roo square miles.
WILSON DISTRICT.
Your committee have reduced the number of Lodges in
this District from 27 to 23, giving Thamesford to London
District, and Brantford (2) and St. George to Hamilton District.
The most difficult portion of the District to visit is the southern
section, which could only be relieved by annexing Lodges on
the east and west, south of the loop line, Great Western
division of the Grand Trunk Railway, to London and Niagara
Districts. As these Districts are already large enough, and
the number of Lodges fairly equalized, your committee felt
that no other change could, with safety, be entertained. This
District had 27 Lodges, with a Masonic membership of 1,325.
It has now 23 Lodges, with a Masonic membership of 1,096.
In extent it averages 36 miles from west to east and 48 from
north to south, or about 2,163 square miles against 1,956.
The only Lodges that have to be visited by stage are those on
the south, viz. : — Vienna, Port Burwell, Vittoria, Langton and
Port Rowan, all on an average of ten miles from the line of
the Canada Southern, In the northern part of the District
Embro and in the west Scotland are within six miles of railway
communication.
NIAGARA DISTRICT.
This District remains as before. It is fairly convenient and
can be visited with reasonable ease by the District Deputy
Grand Master. This year many of the Lodges have each had
two or three visits. It has 23 Lodges with a membership of
1,174, and covers 1,356 square miles.
HAMILTON DISTRICT.
This District has been increased by the addition of the
Lodges at Brantford (2) and St. George. Hamilton District
is a small one, well worked, and in reply to enquiries, those
who have a thorough knowledge of the Masonic wants of this
locality think that one or two more Lodges might with advan-
tage be added to it, and thus lessen the work in adjacent
Districts. Therefore, those at Brantford, 24 miles from Ham-
ilton, and St. George, nine miles from Brantford, both on the
Great Western Railway, have been added to this District.
The Hamilton District had, formerly, 18 Lodges, with a
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Masonic membership of 1,583, and covered about 880 square
miles. It has now 21 Lodges and a membership of 1,767,
and covers about 1,065 square miles.
TORONTO DISTRICT.
Toronto District had originally $3 Lodges, 15 of which are
in the city, and 3, (Weston, Alimico and Eglington,) within
half an hour by rail of the city, thus giving 18 Lodges to the
city and suburbs, and leaving 15 in and outside of '^I'oronto,
all readily accessible by rail except Schomberg, 12 miles north
of Kleinburg, and Nobleton 6 miles north of the same place,
and Sharon 4 miles east of Newmarket, all of which can be
reached by the Northern Railway and stage lines. There are
only fifteen Lodges outside of Toronto proper, and your Com-
mittee have deemed it advisable to relieve Ontario District and
annex to Toronto District, Cannington and Brougham. Can-
nington was originally in the Ontario District, was then
attached to Toronto District, and some years ago was again
added to Ontario. It requires two days to visit it from many
points in Ontario District, and according to the railway service
should be in Toronto District. The brethren at Cannington
are strongly of opinion that if they were joined to Toronto
District they would have more frequent visits from the D. D.
G. M. Brougham Union is another Lodge similarly situated.
They have only had one visit from a D. D. G. M. in ten years,
and are very anxious for a change. Brougham is easily
reached from Toronto, as there are two stations on the C. P.
R., one at Green River and another at Claremont, 33^ miles
distant. .Any D. D. G. M. from the eastern portion of Ontario
would require two days to visit this Lodge, The W. M. points
out the great advantage to the Lodge by being in Toronto
District. The addition of these two Lodges gives Toronto 35,
and will be of much beneft to Ontario District. The addi-
tional Lodges only increase the area of Toronto District
slightly. The membership before the revision was 2,535, and
was in extent 1,050 square miles. It is now 2,611, covering
about 1,300 square miles. The Committee much appreciate
the kindness of R. W. Bro. J. G. Burns in placing his services
at their disposal in the work of redistributing the Districts.
GEORGIAN DISTRICT.
In re-casting Huron District your Committee have relieved
Georgian of Durham, and with the knowledge that the tract of
territory covered in this District was nearly double that of any
other in the jurisdiction, and that considerable expense was
entailed on a District Dejjuty Grand Master in visiting the
2IO GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges in the Algoma and Parry Sound Districts, your Com-
mittee have, for this reason, and in harmony with an urgent
rec^uest from the Lodges in these Districts, decided to form all
the territory west of Byng Inlet, into a new District. There
are at present four Lodges in this section, viz., one at Port
Arthur, one at Gore Bay and one at Sault vSte. Marie, and one,
which has received its dispensation since the last communication
of Grand Lodge, at Fort William. It is stated that in the imme-
diate future there will be applications for warrants in other
parts of the territory. Your Committee recommend the
formation of this territory into a new District to be called
Algoma. The Masonic membership of Algoma is no, and
the territory covers 5,000 square miles. There were 29 Lodges
in Georgian, and the membership before the revision was
1,258, covering about 15,000 square miles. There are now
24 Lodges, with a membership of 1,133, ^^d covering about
10,000 square miles.
ONTARIO DISTRICT.
Your Committee have relieved this District on the west by
adding Cannington and Brougham to Toronto, and after a
careful examination of the means of communication and a
lengthy correspondence and enquiries from the brethren of
both Ontario and districts further east, have decided to recom-
mend that all the Lodges in the south of Ontario District,
commencing at and including Cobourg, Grafton, Colborne
(2), Brighton, and the northern Lodges of Roseneath, VVark-
worth, Campbellford, which may be described as the county of
Northumberland, be taken from Ontario and added to the new
District of Prince Edward. Your Committee feel that this is
the only revision that could be applied to Ontario District.
The relief in the north-west, even of two Lodges, is consider-
able, and the county of Northumberland, taken from it on
the south-east, covers a territory of 36 miles from east to west,
and 24 from north to south. In the north-east part there is a
section of country of 2,000 square miles without a Lodge.
The only Lodge to visit by stage is Bobcaygeon, 1 1 miles east
of Fenelon Falls, on the Grand Trunk Railway. Victoria
Road is the furthermost northern Lodge. The old Ontario
District had 34 Lodges, and covered about 5,763 square miles,
with a Masonic membership of 1,380. It has now 24, with a
membership of 1,010, and covers about 4,550 square miles.
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT.
In dealing with the requirements of Eastern Ontario, the
Districts now to be referred to can hardly be taken by them-
selves. Ontario has been relieved by cutting away
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 211
Northumberland and adding to it Prince Edward, while Prince
Edward has been relieved on its eastern boundary by the
formation of a new District out of Prince Edward and part of
the western part of St. Lawrence. The re-casting recorded
makes a more compact District. The number of Lodges is
not increased, being, as formerly, 24. The Masonic member-
ship before the revision was 1,111, covering about 3,911
square miles; it is now 1,109, ^"^ covers about 3,576 square
miles.
FRONTENAC DISTRICT.
In order to more effectually serve Prince Edward District
and at the same time relieve St. Lawrence, your committee
recommend the formation of a new District, to 'be called
Frontenac, to comprise the Lodges at Tamworth, Centreville,
Newburgh, Odessa, Bath, Napanee and Adolphustown out of
the present Prince Edward District, and the Lodges at Kings-
ton (3), Harrowsmith, Garden Island, Pittsburg, Wolfe Island,
Cataraqui, Newboro and Gananoque out of St. Lawrence
District — in all 18 Lodges. Nearly all these are convenient
to the railway system of the Kingston and Pembroke, Grand
Trunk, and Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec lines, and
Odessa, which is four miles north-east of Earnstown, and Bath,
four miles south-west of it on the Grand Trunk Railway. The
only Lodge at all difficult of access is Newboro', on the Rideau
Canal, but this can be visited by stage daily from Kingston,
from which place it is 41 miles distant. When the Gananoque
and Delta road is built, Newboro' will be only eight miles
from a railway connection (Delta), and can be reached from
any part of the Grand Trunk Railway or Kingston and Pem-
broke Railway in three or four hours. Your committee had
the advantage of the advice of M. W. Bro. Dr. Henderson,
R. W. Bros. R. H. Preston, D. D. G. M. of St. Lawrence
District, Hendry, Walkem and W. L. Hamilton, and R. W.
Bros. Donald Ross and McGinnis, with V. W. Bro. Fairtlough.
the latter brother placing a large amount of valuable informa-
tion at the disposal of the committee. The views of these
brethren were almost unanimous, and we believe satisfactory
to the brethren of Ottawa and St. Lawrence Districts. Your
committee, in taking in Lodges as far east as Gananoque and
Newboro', have relieved St. Lawrence and made it a much
smaller and more easily accessible District. There are 18
Lodges in Frontenac, with a Masonic membership of 915.
The district covers about 2,941 square miles.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT.
The explanations given in Frontenac District serve in part
212 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
for St, Lawrence District, except that from Ottawa District,
your committee have taken Perth and Smith's Falls and
added them to St. Lawrence. Both these lodges are more
accessible from the south, and can be reached by the Brock-
ville branch of the Canada Pacific Railway. Of the twenty
lodges in the District the following are reached by stage
lines : — Delta, 25 miles west of Brockville (this place will be
reached by rail next year via the Gananoque and Delta rail-
way) ; Farmersville, 15 miles west ot Brockville, and 8 east ot
Delta ; North Augusta, 6 njiles south-west of Bellamy's Station,
on the C. P. R.; West Winchester 18 miles north of Morris-
burg, on the Grand Trunk ; Chesterville, about 12 miles from
Morrisburg, and Merrickville, 9 miles north-east of Irish
Creek, on the Brockville branch of the C. P. R., or 12 miles
east of Smith's Falls, another railway connection. St. Law-
rence District is about no miles from west to east, an average
of 30 miles wide from north to south. The Lodges in this
District being reduced to 22, can be easily visited. St. Law-
rence had 29 Lodges, and a Masonic membership of 1,522, and
covered about 4,307 square miles. It has now 21 Lodges,
and a membership of 1,036, and covers about 2,584square miles.
OTTAWA DISTRICT.
This District is a large one, requiring relief, and yet difficult
to curtail. Your committee have, as before stated, taken
Smith's Falls and Perth, and added them to St. Lawrence.
The only Lodges to be visited by stage are Richmond, 6 miles
south-east of Stittsville, on the Canada Pacific Railway, and
Lanark, 13 miles from Carleton Place, with daily stage connec-
tion. There were 19 Lodges in this District, with a member-
ship of 988, and the District covered about 10,264 square
miles. There are now 17 Lodges, with a membership of 857,
and it covers about 10,163 square miles.
DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS.
Your committee, notwithstanding that they have in the fore-
going designated the Districts by territorial titles, are of opinion,
and would recommend that the various Districts be distin-
guished by numbers instead of by names, as follows : —
Erie, The First Masonic District.
St. Clair, The Second Masonic District.
London, The Third Masonic District.
South Huron, The Fourth Masonic District.
North Huron, The Fifth Masonic District.
Wilson, The Sixth Masonic District.
Wellington, The Seventh Masonic District.
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Hamilton, The Eighth Masonic District.
Georgian, The Ninth Masonic District.
Niagara, The Tenth Masonic District.
Toronto, The Eleventh Masonic District.
Ontario, The Twelfth Masonic District.
Prince Edward, The Thirteenth Masonic District.
Frontenac, The Fourteenth INlasonic District.
St. Lawrence, The Fifteenth Masonic District,
Ottawa, The Sixteenth Masonic District.
Algoma, The Seventeenth Masonic District.
The reasons for this recommendation also are apparent.
When the Districts were originally laid out, the Lodges, which
were few in number, were grouped together, according to
geographical lines, and were properly designated by territorial
titles. The recasting in this report has been made in a
different manner — in that Lodges are now grouped according
to the facilities for visitation, and without reference to
geographical, parliamentary or municipal lines. The present
designation of the Districts would not be at all applicable to
many of the Districts which have been readjusted. The num-
bering will save time in the office of the Grand Secretary ; it
will tend to do away with any sectional jealousy that may
exist in the Districts, and will be found more advantageous
to members of Grand Lodge when they become accustomed
to locate the Districts by their numbers.
The Committee have had a map prepared which shows the
redistribution, as proposed, with the lines of railway, etc.
In concluding their work your Committee desire to express
thanks to the brethren, who by their kind advice have assisted
them in their labors. Like faithful Craftsmen, your Com-
mittee have endeavored to perform the task allotted them,
and have spared no effort to render their work of permanent
benefit to the Order, conscious that the revision has not been
made in the interest of any Lodge, any section, or any Dis-
trict, but with the primal object of aiding those who are
working faithfully in the fields, propagating the principles of
morality and fraternity, and confidently looking forward to a
fruitful harvest.
All of which is fraternally submitted
J. Ross Robertson,
Chairman,
John S. Dewar,
Robert L. Patterson, \ Committee.
William Forbes,
Edwin Plant,
Robert Longmore,
214 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
TABULATED STATEMENT OF DISTRICTS WITH
MEMBERSHIP.
I. ERIE DISTRICT,
Lodges. Location. Membership.
34 Amherstburg 42
41 Kingsville 66
47 Windsor 10 1
403 Windsor 42
290 Leamington 66
295 Comber 41
402 Essex Centre 37
413 Tilbury Centre 10
46 Chatham 70
267 Chatham 60
245 Thamesville 52
255 Dresden ... 46
274 Blenheim 50
312 Wallaceburg 103
336 . . : Highgate 24
80 Newbury 26
282 Glencoe 44
411 Rodney 11
386 West Lome 30
390 Florence 26
391 Ridgetown 54
179 Bothwell 25
327 Wardsville 14
23 • 1,040
2. — ST. CLAIR DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
56 Sarnia 85
116 Thedford 28
158 Oil Springs 34
260 Petrolia 40
194 Petrolia 52
238 Watford 49
263 Forest 4°
294 Mooretown 25
307 x\rkona 30
323 Alvinston 37
392 Camlachie 39
397 Brigden 46
83 Strathroy 7^
366 Strathroy 65
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 215
Lodges. Location. Membership.
328 Napier 41
364 Melbourne 38
81 Mount Brydges 68
153 Wyoming 39
18 834
3. — LONDON DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
20 London 142
42 London no
64 London 138
195 .... London 50
209 {a) London 137
330 London 71
380 London 79
379 Bryanston 33
300 Thorndale 45
394 Thamesford 44
289 Lobo 61
358 Delaware 27
345 Nilestown 37
344 Dorchester 40
140 Aylmer 61
176 Sparta 40
94 Pt. Stanley 38
120 Fingal 24
44 St. Thomas 112
302 St. Thomas 80
349 St. Thomas 35
399 Harrietsville 16
190 Belmont 37
259 Springfield 26
378 Petersville 65
107 Lamoeth 58
232 Wallacetown 25
171 lona 47
388 Ilderton 42
29 I>720
4. — SOUTH HURON DISTRICT.
Lodges, Location. Membership,
33 Goderich 104
309 Smith's Hill 48
84 Clinton 71
170 Seaforth 74
2l6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
224 Zurich 30
141 Mitchell 46
332 Stratford 30
144 Stratford 87
133 Exeter 76
73 St. Mary's 68
303 Blyth 43
205 New Hamburg 32
318 Baden 28
233 Parkhill 49
214 : Ailsa Craig 34
154 Lucan 56
16 876
5, — NORTH HURON DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location, Membership.
396 Wiarton 32
362 Tara 35
131 Southampton 35
350 Po" Elgin • 30
235 Paisley 43
341 Tiverton 57
93 Kincardine 98
197 Walkerton 46
184 Lucknow 51
276 Teeswater 25
331 Fordwich 24
162 Wroxeter 18
286 Wingham 43
225 Listowel 74
301 Hanover 26
284 Brussels 40
393 Chesley 25
17 702
6. WILSON DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membe7-ship.
261 Innerkip 29
250 Embro 67
43 Woodstock 87
76 Woodstock -: 96
37 Ingersoll 81
68 Ingersoll 55
78 Tilsonburg 57
337 Vienna 25
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 21 7
Lodges. Location, Membership.
181 Pt. Burwell 24
174 Pt. Rowan 57
359 Vittoria • 43
10 Simcoe 91
104 Norwich 45
193 Scotland 23
106 Burford 54
82 Paris 39
95 Otterville 20
217 Delhi 21
113 Waterford 57
335 Langton 24
108 Drumbo 14
178 Plattsville 36
149 Pt. Dover 52
23 1,097
7. — WELLINGTON DISTRICT.
Lodges, Location. Membership.
ll\ Arthur 30
295 Drayton 41
203 Elora 55
216 Orange ville 64
180 Guelph ~ 104
258 Guelph 69
361 Guelph 64
151 Berlin 67
72 Gait 78
259 GaTt 65
271 Erin 30
172 Ayr 32
347 Fergus 31
297 Preston 30
279 Hespeler 32
262 Harriston 70
315 Clifford 16
200 Mount Forest 46
306 Durham 44
314 Palmerston 52
20 1,020
8. HAMILTON DISTRICT.
Lodges, Location. Membership.
6 Hamilton 210
27 Hamilton 195
2l8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges, Location. Membership,
40 Hamilton 239
61 Hamilton 173
324 Hamilton no
382 Hamilton 89
57 Binbrook 33
100 Dundas 80
166 Stoney Creek 48
272 Ancaster 46
291 West Flamboro' 35
357 Waterdown 52
165 Burlington 38
219 Georgetown 49
400 Oakville 58
62 Caledonia 37
243 St. George 52
135 Milton : 67
321 : Acton 24
45 Brantford 71
121 Brantford 61
21 i>767
9. — GEORGIAN DISTRICT.
Lodges, Location. Membership,
79 Bradford 47
90 CoUingwood 93
96 Barrie , 78
230 Barrie 86
192 Orillia -. 59
281 Orillia •. 44
236 Bond Head 13
249 Midland '. 42
266 Stayner 20
285 AUiston 41
304 Craigvale 34
348 Penetang 39
385 Beeton 44
88 Owen Sound 74
322 Owen Sound 63
137 Meaford 79
234 Clarksburg . 54
333 Flesherton 30
377 Shelburne 27
98 Albion 22
352 Parry Sound 52
360 Bracebridge 42
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 219
Lodges. Location. Membership.
375 Huntsville 30
409 Gravenhurst 20
24
10. — NIAGARA DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
2 Niagara 45
7 Grimsby 53
15 St. Catharines 112
T 03 St. Cat h ari n es 86
296 St. Catharines 53
115 Beamsville 58
277 Port Dalhousie 51
338 WellandPort 30
32 Dunnville 82
35 Cayuga 40
185 York 25
319 Cheapside 19
329 Jarvis 43
36 Fonthill 38
105 Drummondville 54
168 Welland 70
373 Welland 34
169 Fort Colborne 70
221 Thorold 67
254 Clifton 63
337 Port Robinson 36
372 Victoria 22
22 1,151
II. — TORONTO DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
16 Toronto 180
2 2 Toronto 164
25 Toronto 104
65 Toronto 138
75 Toronto 187
86 Toronto 130
218 Toronto 122
247 Toronto 105
316 Toronto 107
326 Toronto 93
346 Toronto 105
367 Toronto • 9°
2 20 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges, Location. Membership.
339 Toronto no
384 Parkdale 81
410 Parkdale 15
23 Richmond Hill 41
54 Maple 47
87 Markham 36
97 Sharon 54
99 Newmarket 48
118 Schomberg 33
129 i Aurora 50
136 Stouffville 36
265 Thornhill 34
292 Nobleton 19
305 Weston.. 34
311 Woodbridge 37
343 Sutton 38
369 Islington 56
229 Brampton 84
356 Streetsville 44
220 Uxbridge 58
156 Eglinton 55
269 Brougham 44
354 Cannington 32
35 2,611
12. ONTARIO DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership,
26 Port Hope 53
114 Port Hope 40
31 Bowmanville 62
145 Millbrook 46
325 Orono 51
30 Whitby 54
39 Brooklin H
139 Oshawa 50
270 Oshawa 55
183 Port Perry 61
408 Beaverton 40
77 Lindsay 50
89 Lindsay 27
268 Bobcaygeon 43
375 Omemee " ' 20
398 Victoria Road 37
406 Fenelon Falls 29
10 1 Peterboro 63
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 22 1
Lodges, Location. Membership.
155 Peterboro 64
150 Hastings 10
223 Norwood 19
313 Lakefield 34
374 Keene 23
66 Newcastle 46
24 1,010
13.— PRINXE EDWARD DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
17 Cobourg. . . 64
29 Brighton 35
91 Colborne 37
353 Colborne 18
126 Campbellford 32
161 Wark worth 46
308 Grafton 33
365 Roseneath 29
II Belleville 86
123 Belleville 85
283 Belleville 44
38 Trenton 44
48 Madoc 55
69 Stirling 92
127 Frankfort 50
222 Marmora 29
239 Tweed 31
241 Shannonville 23
278 Roslin 30
401 Deseronto 23
18 Picton 127
50 Consecon 45
164 Wellington 34
215 Ameliasburg 17
24 1,109
14. — FRONTENAC DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
146 Newburg 50
299 Centreviile 45
404 Tamwovth 24
3 Kingston 122
92 Kingston 127
253 Kingston 82
109 Harrowsmith 41
222 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
212 Garden Island 35
340 Pittsburg 35
342 Wolfe Island 32
363 Cataraqui 36
9 Napanee 62
280 Napanee 19
119 Bath 32
189 Adolphustown 20
228 Odessa 44
157..: Newboro 50
201 Gananoque 71
18 925
15. ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
5 Brockville 118
368 Brockville 37
85 Farmersville 61
24 Smiths Falls 46
14 Perth 85
242 Escott Front 46
370 Delta 40
387 Lansdown 15
28 Kemptville 50
55 Merrickville 51
74 Maitland 55
no. Prescott 94
3S9 North Augusta 26
142 Morrisburg 7
143 Iroquois 36
320 Chesterville 39
383 West Winchester 34
207 Lancaster 67
125 Cornwall 62
256 Farran's Point 55
U. D Lyn 12
16. — OTTAWA DISTRICT.
1,036
Lodges. Locatioji. Meinbership.
63 Carleton Place 35
147 Almonte 49
159 Richmond 54
52 Ottawa 67
58 Ottawa 65
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
223
Lodges. Location.
148 Ottawa .
177 Ottawa .
231 Ottawa
264 Ottawa
Membership.
56
65
54
67
371 Ottawa 62
122 Renfrew . 43
128 Pembroke 89
196 Arnprior 46
186 Plantagenet 27
210 Hawkesbury 22
405 Mattawa 15
209 Lanark 41
17 857
17. — ALGOMA DISTRICT.
Lodges. Location. Membership.
287 Port Arthur 75
407 Gore Bay 1 8
412 Sault St. Marie 7
U. D Fort William 9
4
RECAPITULATION.
NEW DISTRICTS.
No. of
No. District. Lodges.
I — Erie '. 23
2— St. Clair 18
3 — London 29
4 — South Huron 16
5 — North Huron 17
6 — Wilson 23
7 — Wellington 20
8 — Hamilton 21
9 — Georgian 24
I o — -Niagara 22
II — Toronto 35
12 — Ontario 24
13 — Prince Edward 24
1 4 — Frontenac 18
15 — St. Lawrence 21
1 6 — Ottawa 17
17 — Algoma 4
356
109
Membership.
1040
834
1720
876
702
1097
1020
1767
II33
I151
2611
lOIO
II09
925
1036
857
109
18,997
224
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
OLD DISTRICTS.
District.
St. Clair
London ,
Wilson
Huron
Wellington
Hamilton
Niagara
Toronto
Georgian
Ontario
Prince Edward.
St. Lawrence...
Ottawa
No. of
Lodges.
Membership.
31
1460
41
2226
27
1325
28
1379
21
1056
1 8
1583
22
1/74
00
2535
29
1258
34
1380
24
1 1 II
29
1522
19
988
556
18,997
It was moved by R- W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Committee on the re-distribution of
Districts be received, and (subsequently) adopted.
INITIATION FEE.
In accordance with notice given at the last Annual Com-
munication, it was moved b.y V. W. Bro. J. P. Thomas,
seconded by M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz,
That section 115 (on page 46) of the Constitution be amended by
adding the word " five" in the second line after the word " twenty " and
before the word dollars, making the sum for initiation twenty-five dollars
(instead of twenty dollars) as the minimum consideration for which a Lodge
shall make a Mason.
The resolution was put to Grand Lodge and declared lost.
PROHIBITION.
In accordance with notice given at the last Annual Com
munication, it was moved by V. W. Bro. J. A. Wills, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon,
That no Lodge shall permit to be used in, any room used by them for
either Hall, Lodge-room, or at the refreshment table, wines or spirits or
other intoxicating liquors.
Whereupon a point of order was raised, and the M. W. the
Grand Master ruled that the resolution was out of order.
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REMISSION OF DUES.
In accordance with notice given at the last Annual Com-
munication, it was moved by V, W. Bro. J. A. Wills, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon,
That section 132 of the Constitution be amended by striking out all
after the word " remitted " in the second line.
The resolution was put to Grand Lodge and declared lost.
HOURS OF MEETING.
In accordance with notice given at the last annual com-
munication, it was moved by M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry,
seconded by R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, and
Resolved, — That article 109 of the Constitution be amended by insert-
ing after the word " days " in the first line, the words, "and hours."
EXPENSES OF D. D. G. M'S.
In accordance with notice given at the last annual com-
munication, it was moved by R. W. Bro. R. Radcliffe,
seconded by W. Bro. E. D. Kirby,
That the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the actual
travelling expenses (certified) of D. D. G. M.'s shall be paid out of the
funds of the Grand Lodge.
The resolution was put to Grand Lodge and declared lost.
INVASION OF JURISDICTION.
In accordance with notice given at the last annual commu-
nication, it was moved by M. W, Bro. Otto Klotz, seconded
by M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry,
That whereas numerous complaints have been made that lodges have
been guilty of infringement of jurisdiction by initiating candidates whose
residences were not within the limit of such lodges, respectively ; and a
want of harmony between lodges has resulted from such infringement.
And whereas, the Board of General Purposes in their " Report on the
Condition of Masonry" (G. L. P., 1884, page 134) did respectfully suggest
to Grand Lodge, that a heavier penalty than merely a refund of the initia-
tion fee be inflicted on the Worshipful Master, who in the most flagrant
manner encroaches on the territory not his own.
And whereas, Grand Lodge by its adoption of that Report approved of,
and confirmed that suggestion.
Be it therefore resolved that any wilful infringement of jurisdiction of a
lodge without proper dispensation, is absolutely illegal and a gross Mas-
onic offence.
That any Worshipful Master who takes action upon a petition for initia-
tion into his Lodge from a person who resides outside of the jurisdicion
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of that Lodge, and who permits the ballot to be taken upon such a peti-
tion, without having first presented to him a dispensation from the Grand
Master, authorizing the reception and action upon such a petition, shall
upqp being found guilty of that offence, be suspended by the M. W. the
Grand Master, for the term of one year from all Masonic rights, privil-
eges and benefits.
The resolution was put to Grand Lodge and declared lost.
NEXT ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The following places were named for holding the next
Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, namely : —
By VV. Bro. A. L. Riddel, the town of Brockville.
" V. " " J. P. Thomas, the city of Toronto.
" R. " " David McLellan, the city of Ottawa.
Subsequently it was resolved that the next Annual Commu-
nication of Grand Lodge be held at the town of Brockville.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, to
meet again on Thursday, the 15th July, at 10.30 o'clock, fore-
noon,
Thursday, 15th July, A. D. 1886.
The Grand Lodge resumed labor at 1 1 a. m.
PRESENT :
M. W. Bro. Mugh Murray, Grand Master,
On the Throne.
Grand Officers, Members and Representatives.
CREDENTIALS OF REPRESENTATIVES.
R. W. Bro. R. Hendry, Jr., on behalf of the Committee on
the Credentials of Representatives, presented and read the
following
REPORT :
The Committee on the Credentials of Representatives to
this Grand Lodge beg to report that there are 356 Lodges on
the Grand Register, 174 Lodges are represented by their duly
qualified officers, 112 Lodges are represented by proxy, 70
Lodges are unrepresented ; The total number of votes entitled
to be cast at this meeting is 1131.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
R. Hendry, Jr., \
R. B. HUNGERFORD, |- Committee.
P. A. Craig, j
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It was moved by R. W, Bro. R. Hendry, Jr., seconded by
R. W. Bro. R. B. Hungerford, and
Resolved, — That the Supplementary Report of the Committee on Cre-
dentials of Representatives and Pro.xies be received and adopted.
TRANSFER TO BENEVOLENT FUND.
In accordance with notice given, it was moved by M. W.
Bro. Otto Klotz, seconded by R. W. Bro. David McLellan,
and
Resolved, — That the sum of $8, 000 be taken from the general funds of
Grand Lodge, and placed to the credit of the Fund of Benevolence, Cur-
rent account.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON JURISPRUDENCE.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the following
REPORT :
The Board beg leave to present the following Report on
Jurisprudence.
I. The Constitution having provided for the commutation
of both Private and Grand Lodge dues, the Board recommend
that the G. S. have printed the annexed form of certificate, to
be furnished when shown by the return of Private Lodges to
be necessary, so that a brother can be given a certificate show-
ing that he is exempt from future dues to that Lodge, or to
Grand Lodge, and that no charge be made for such certificate,
either by a Private Lodge or by Grand Lodge.
GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF CANADA.
Lodge, No.,..., G. R. C.
It is hereby certified that Bro has com-
muted his dues to the above Lodge and continues a member thereof not
liable for any further dues to said Lodge.
Dated the day of A. L., 58....
W. M.
Secretary.
/ SEAL \
t P. L. /
....Lodge, No , , G. R. C.
It is hereby certified that Bro has through
Lodge, No at G. R. C, paid the sum of
five dollars to commute his Grand Lodge dues, and is exempt from all
future dues to this Grand Lodge.
Dated the day of , A. L., 58 A. D. 18....
G. Secretary,
Grand Lodge of Canada,
/seal 1
iG. L. j
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2. Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77, and King Hiram
Lodge, No. 89, both of Lindsay, having agreed to amalgamate
and form one Lodge, to be named Faithful Brethren Lodge,
No. 77, Lindsay; and it appearing that at meetings of both
Lodges called tor the purpose, resolutions approving of such
amalgamation were passed unanimously, and it being certified
that seven members of either Lodge do not remain who could
retain either warrant, and no opposition or protest havmg
been made to the amalgamation,
The Board recommend that the said Lodges be amalgamated
under the name of " Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77, Lind-
say." That the warrant of King Hiram Lodge, No. 89, be
returned to the Grand Secretary to be cancelled. That the
warrant of Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77, be returned to
the G. S. to have endorsed thereon the fact and date of such
amalgamation, and then to be returned to said Lodge ; and
that the present officers of Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77,
continue in office until the next election of officers of said
Lodge.
3. Re Pequonga Lodge, No. 22, G. R. Manitoba. In the
year 1882 a number of Masons residing at Rat Portage, at
that time in the territory in dispute between the Province of
Ontario and Manitoba, applied for a warrant for a Lodge at
Rat Portage, to be called Pequonga Lodge, to the G. L. of
Manitoba ; a dispensation was granted by the G. M. on the
8th day of June, 1882, and a warrant by the G. L. of Manitoba
on the isth day of February, 1883, to said Pequonga Lodge,
and' numbered 22 on the Register of that Grand Lodge, and
the Lodge has since been working under the Grand Lodge of
Manitoba.
Sometime since it was decided that the Province of Ontario
extended about thirty miles west of Rat Portage, and conse-
quently Pequonga Lodge was within the territorial limits of
the Grand Lodge of Canada. The attention of the M. W.
the Grand Master of Canada was called to this fact, and he
communicated with the M. W. the Grand Master of Manitoba.
In consequence of this, a petition has been received from the
Pequonga Lodge, asking to be allowed to remain under the
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government of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, as it will be
much more convenient for them, and in their opinion will
promote the general interest of the Craft in that part of the
country.
The M. W. the Grand Master of Manitoba also writes that
their Board of General Purposes had, on the loth of June
last, passed the following resolution : — " That this Board
admits that Pequonga Lodge, No. 22, is now outside of the
territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba," and
had expressed the greatest fraternal good-will and wishes for
the Grand Lodge of Canada, and the M. W. the Grand Master
expresses his wish at the same time that the request of Pe-
quonga Lodge will receive the mosl favorable consideration of
the Grand Lodge of Canada.
The Board reciprocate the kindly sentiments of the Board
of General Purposes of Manitoba, and have carefully con-
sidered the petition of Pequonga Lodge, and the arguments
with which their request is supported, but the Board is of
opinion that, it is impossible for Grand Lodge to grant the
petition of Pequonga Lodge, and to refrain from at once
claiming the allegiance of a Lodge so clearly within its terri-
torial jurisdiction, and also sees grave difficulties in the near
future should the Grand Lodge not claim its jurisdiction over
that Lodge.
The Board is also of opinion, that as the brethren of Pe-
quonga Lodge cannot be blamed for taking the course they
did in forming their Lodge — the Lodge should be received
into this Grand Lodge and placed as nearly as possible in the
position it would have occupied had it been from the first
under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. That a warrant
be issued to it free of charge and with a number as near as
possible to the one it would have, had their warrant been
orignally from this Grand Lodge. That the members should
be registered free of charge, and their installed Masters hold
rank as if installed under a Lodge holding a warrant from this
Grand Lodge.
4. In re R, J. Tufts. In the early part of April, 1884, R.
J. Tufts applied to North Star Lodge, Ashland, State of
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Massachusetts, for initiation into Masonry, and on the 5th
day of May following, was rejected by that Lodge ; on the
20th day of April, 1885, he applied to Doric Lodge, No. 382,
Hamilton, Ontario, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge
of Canada ; and some time after (more than a month) was
balloted for, accepted and initiated in that Lodge. In his
application he stated that he had not been rejected within 12
months.
By the Constitution of the G. L. of Massachusetts it appears
that a Lodge to which application is made, holds perpetual
jurisdiction oyer an applicant, even if rejected, unless a certain
number of the members of that Lodge consent to and recom-
mend the rejected candidate to some other Lodge. This law
does not exist in the Grand Lodge of Canada. A rejected
candidate can apply to any Lodge within whose jurisdiction
he resides, without any consent from the members of the
Lodge by which he had been rejected, at any time after the
expiration of twelve months from his rejection. It was there-
fore not necessary in this jurisdiction that any consent should
be obtained from North Star Lodge, Ashland, previous to his
initiation.
There yet remains- the fact that application was made on
the 20th of April, 1885, to Doric Lodge, Hamilton, when he
had been rejected by North Star Lodge, A*shland, on the 5th
of May, 1884, less than 12. months before, and that he had
signed an application stating that he had not been rejected
within 12 months. This is a charge which might be laid
against him in his own Lodge, and for which punishment more
or less severe might be inflicted.
He himself states that he only thought of the date of his
application to North Star Lodge, and that a year had elapsed
from that time before he made his application to Doric
Lodge.
There are other circumstances that have been brought to
the attention of your Board. The applicant had to a greater
extent resided in Hamilton for about seven years, and was
well known to a number of the brethren there as doing his
business from that place as his headquarters, that he also had
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a residence in Ashland, his wife residing there until her death
about three years ago, since which he has resided in Hamil-
ton. It might be a question which G. L. had jurisdiction over
him at that time, (although having sent his application to
North Star, he could not deny its jurisdiction).
The Board are of opinion that the applicant, R. J. Tufts,
did not wilfully, but through inadvertence and want of know-
lege, make the false statement in his application, and that no
punishment be now inflicted upon him.
The Board acknowledge their obligations to the M. W., the
G. M. of the G. L. of Massachusetts, for the information
given to this Grand Lodge of what appeared at first to be a
serious infraction of our laws, but which after investigation,
appears to be more an inadvertence than a wilful fault, and
which only reduced the time for application about two weeks.
The applicant has since been given by persons having business
relations with him in Hamilton and elsewhere, an excellent
character, and the Board hope that the M. W. the G. M. of
Massachusetts may see his way clear to allow him to be healed,
so that his privileges may be the same in the Jurisdiction of
Massachusetts, as here.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Henry Macpherson,
Chairman, Committee on Jurisprudence.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Jurisprudence be received
and adopted.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
M. W. Bro. John W. McGrath, Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Michigan, was announced, introduced and
saluted with Grand Honors.
THANKS TO DETROIT BRETHREN.
It was moved by Bro. Geo. D. Adams, seconded by W.
Bro. E. H. Raymond, and
Resolved, — That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the
officers and members of Oriental Lodge, No. 240, Detroit, Mich., for their
232 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
cheerful compliance with the request to exemplify the work in the third
degree acconling to the ritual of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, and at
the same time to express their appreciation of the excellent manner in
which that work was exemplified, and also to mark the deep sense of the
brotherly welcome and treatment accorded to the Canadian visitors by the
brethren of Detroit, and that a copy of this resolution, under the seal of
the Grand Lodge, be forwarded to \V, Bro. A. D. Berry, W. M. of
Oriental Lodge.
REPORT ON ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.
R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the following
REPORT :
The Board note with pleasure the declaration of the M. W,
the G. M, respecting the satisfactory character of the past
Masonic year and the work which has been done. They are
sensible that much of our success must depend upon the per-
son filling for the time being the highest position in the Craft,
and they are convinced that our prosperity is due in a large
extent to the efficiency with which the duties of his high office
have been performed by M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray. His
record in the chair is one of which he has just reason to be
proud.
The reference in the address to our Gracious Majesty the
Queen, touches the heart of every member of Grand Lodge,
and it is our earnest prayer that our beloved sovereign may be
spared for many years to come to enjoy the respect, not only
of her subjects, but of all people who value and prize virtue
and morality. Her Majesty is, as regards her domestic virtues,
as dear to our American brethren as to ourselves, and in the
Great United States her conduct is regarded as a pattern of
home life. The influence which she exercises in the relations
of the two countries can hardly be estimated.
The Board receive with sorrow the announcement of the
deaths of distinguished brethren, both in our own jurisdiction
and in foreign countries.
The record of visitations, special communications and other
work, is a proof of the diligence of the M. W. the G. M. and
the Subordinate Officers in the discharge of the duties of their
respective offices, and that the love of ^Masonry is not a
dormant sentiment, but an active principle amongst us.
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The record of benevolence which the address contains must
be gratifying to the Craft, and it is to be hoped that others wil*
imitate the charitable acts to which reference is made.
The Board cordially commend the action of St. John's
Lodge, No. 75, Toronto, in forwarding a considerable sum of
money ($50) to the distressed brethren in Vancouver. This
is practical Masonry.
The principles laid down by the M. W. the G. M. in referr-
ing to the case of Bro. John Harrison, meet with the Board's
approval, and they regret that Bro. Harrison still continues to
debar himself from entering again the portals of our Lodges,
which have been and still are in the broadest spirit of charity
held open to him.
The Board agree without hesitation in the opinion of the
AL W. the G. M. respecting Pequonga Lodge, Rat Portage.
When it is considered what unfortunate results have ensued
from the location of Lodges in the Province of Quebec, sub-
ject to the jurisdiction of the G. L. of England, the wisdom
of the Grand Master's opinion becomes at once apparent.
The Board have already dealt with the question in what they
conceive to be a very liberal spirit.
In connection with the subject of the redistribution of Dis-
tricts which has now been accomplished, the Board desire to
record the appreciation of the zeal and earnestness with which
the matter was treated by the committee, and particularly its
Chairman. They deserve, in the opinion of the Board, the
special thanks of Grand Lodge for their endeavors and satis-
factory labours.
The Board approve of the action of the M. W. the G. M.
in noticing the mandement of Cardinal Taschereau, and ex-
posing the incorrectness of his views respecting Masonry and
the Masonic body. These views are clearly the result of
want of proper information respecting the principles of our
order and its practice in this country. The Board regret that
so eminent a body as the R. C. Hierarchy of the Province of
Quebec should pen a document so pregnant with misrepresen-
tation as the mandement in question. The lives and conduct
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of the brethren are and will be the best refutation of the
statements which it contains.
The Board concur in the recommendation of the Grand
Master, with regard to Bro. M. Morris, of (late) Eden Lodge,
U. D., London, and ask Grand Lodge to restore him to the
status of an unaffiliated Mason in good standing.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
R. T. Walkem,
Chairman of Suh-Cotimiittee on the Grand Master's Address.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, seconded
by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on the Address of M. W., the
Grand Master be received and adopted.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The M. W., the Grand Master appointed the following scru-
tineers of the ballot for Grand Officers, and elective members
of the Board of General Purposes, viz. : — Bros. E. AUworth,
J. F. H. Gunn, F. F. Manley, E. E. Kitchen, I. P. Willson,
R. L. Gunn, W. M. Bailey, C. N. Spencer, W. R. Howse,
and E. Fox.
The scrutineers having reported, the following brethren were
declared duly elected as office-bearers for the ensuing term,
viz : —
M. W. Bro. H. Robertson, LL.B., Collingwood, Grand Master.
R, " •' R. T. Walkem, Kingston, Deputy Grand Master.
" J. E. D'Avignon, Windsor, Grand Senior Warden.
■' W. J. Simpson, Brockville, Grand Junior Warden.
" Rev. C. L. Worrell, Morrisburg, Grand Chaplain.
" E. Mitchell, Hamilton, Grand Treasurer.
" G. J. Bennett, Parkdale, Grand Registrar.
" J. J. Mason, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
And by open vote of Grand Lodge,
Bro. John Grant, Brockville. Grand Tyler.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The following brethren were nominated by the Representa-
tives of Lodges as District Deputy Grand Masters for their
respective Districts, and were approved by the M. W. the
Grand Master, viz. : —
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R. W. Bro R. M. Stuart,
" " John Sinclair,
*' " Luke Slater,
" C. McLellan,
" J. F. H. Gunn,
" J. C. Hegler,
" T. P. Smith,
<« <« Wm. Kerns,
*' " H. S. Broughton,
" T, L. M. Tipton,
" " J. Ross Robertson,
" " Robt. McCaw,
" " James Tulloch,
" " Fred Welch,
" A. L, Riddel,
" " Jas. H. Burritt,
" " A. W. Thompson,
Dresden, ist Masonic District.
Petrolia. and
St. Thomas, 3rd
Stratford, 4th
Walkerton, 5th
IngersoII, 6th
Flora, 7th
Burlington, 8th
Bradford, 9th
Dunnville, loth
Toronto, nth
Oshawa, 12th
Stirling, 13th
Kingston, 14th
Brockville, 15th
Pembroke, i6th
Port Arthur, 17th
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.
The scrutineers having reported, the following brethren were
declared duly elected members of the Board of General Pur-
poses for the ensuing term, viz. :
For ofie year.
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, Owen Sound.
" '• " J. G. Burns, Toronto.
For hvo years,
R. W. Bro. Thomas Sargant,
R. B. Hungerford,
J. S. Dewar,
J. H. Widdifield.
Robt, Hendry,
Subsequently, the Grand Master was pleased to announce
the following appointments as members of the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes for the ensuing term, viz.:
R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, Kingston.
" " " D. H. Martyn, Kincardine,
" " " E. H. D. Hall, Peterborough.
" " " John Creasor, Owen Sound.
" " " James Reynolds, Brockville
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, assisted by M. W. Bros. A. A.
Stevenson, James A. Henderson and D. Spry, proceeded with
Toronto.
London.
Newmarket.
Kingston.
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the installation and investiture of the newly elected officers,
who were proclaimed and saluted with the customary Masonic
honors. APPOINTED OFFICERS.
At a subsequent date, the M. W. the Grand Master, was
pleased to notify the Grand Secretary of the following appoint-
ments to office for the ensuing year, viz.:
V. W. Bro. Colin W. Postlethwaite, Toronto, G. S. D.
" Le F. A. Maingy, Ottawa, G. J. D.
" " William H. Ponton, Belleville, G. Supt. of W.
" " John Kerr, Ingersoll, G. Dir. of Cer.
'* " Richard E. Gallagher, Hamilton, Asst. G. Sec'y-
'* " Herbert C. Simpson, London, " G. D. of €►
" " Henry J. Wilkinson, Kingston, G. S. B.
" " Arthur W. Carkeek, Toronto, G. Organist.
" " Levi Secord, M. D., Brantford, Asst. G. Organist.
" " Alex. Stewart, Brockville, G. Pursuivant.
" " Wm. B. Doherty, St. Thomas, G. Steward.
" Ichabod Baker, Stratford, G. "
" " Edward H. Thompson, Niagara, G. "
" " Frank B. Gregory, CoUingwood, G. ^'
" " James Scott, Wallaceburg, G. "
" " John M. Hart, Cannington, G. "
" " Walter Peterson, Jr., Peterborough, G. "
" " John Tindale, Fergus, G. "
" " Richard Nokes» Southampton, G. "
" " Alva Trusler, Camlachie, G. "
" " John J. Buckley, Penetanguishene, G. "
" " David T. Ferguson, Rat Portage, G. "
TESTIMONIAL TO M. W. BRO. HUGH MURRAY.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield, seconded by
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, and
Resolved, — That a Committee be appointed by the M. W. the Grand
Master, to select and present to M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Past Graiid
Master, a suitable testimonial, as a token of the respect and esteem in
which he is held by the members of Grand Lodge, and of the able manner
in which he has presided over the Craft during the past two years.
Whereupon the M. W. the Grand Master was pleased to
appoint on the aforesaid Committee, R. W. Bros. E. Mitchell,
J. J, Mason and Gavin Stewart.
COMMITTEE ON RITUAL.
In accordance with the suggestion in the address of the
M. W. the Grand Master in 18S5, and the reference thereto
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in the report of the Board on the address, the M. W. the
Grand Master was pleased to appoint the following Committee,
with whom he could consult uf)on matters relating to Ritual,
namely — all Past Grand Masters and the Deputy Grand
Master.
VOTE OF THANKS.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Allan McLean, and
Resolved, — That the cordial thanks of the Grand Lodge are due, and
are hereby heartily tendered to the Committee of Management of the
Windsor Lodges, for the ample and satisfactory arrangements made for
the holding of the present Annual Communication.
NOTICES OF MOTION FOR NEXT ANNUAL
COMMUNICATION.
1. By M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, — That the following words
be added to Section 34 of the Book of Constitution,
namely : " A proposed amendment, of which notice has
been given, may be amended by Grand Lodge, and a
motion to that effect will be in order without further
notice."
2. By R. W. Bro. D. H. Martyn,— That Section 8 "of
Grand Lodge," in the Book of Constitution, be struck out.
3. By W. Bro. John Kent, — That the words, " may delegate
any Master or Past Master entitled to a seat in Grand
Lodge," in Clause 8 of the Book of Constitution, be
struck out, and the following inserted instead, "any other
Past Master of such Lodge entitled to a seat in Grand
Lodge."
4. By W. Bro. H. F. Holland,— That St. John's Lodge,
No. 17, Cobourg, Colborne Lodge, No. 19, Colborne,
Grafton Lodge, No. 308, Grafton, and Excelsior Lodge,
No. 353, Colborne, be taken from the Prince Edward
District and added to the Ontario District.
5. By W. Bro. F. C. Lightfoot, — That the territory taken
from Ottawa District by the vote of Grand Lodge, which
adopted the report of the Committee on the re-distribu-
tion of Districts, and given to St. Lawrence District, be
restored to the former.
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6. By R. W. Bro E. H. D. Hall,— That Section 78 of the
book of Constitution be amended to read as follows : —
"The Board of General Purposes shall consist of the
Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the District
Deputy Grand Master ot each District, the Grand War-
dens, and twenty other members, of whom each District
shall elect one and the balance shall be elected by Grand
Lodge."
7. By R. VV. Bro. E. H. D. Hall,— That the motions direct-
ing the payment of the expenses of the members ot the
Board of General Purposes, and other Grand Lodge
Officers — except the Grand Secretary — be rescinded, and
that in future, none of the funds of Grand Lodge be ex-
pended for this purpose.
8. By V. W. Bro. J. A. Wills,— That a clause be added to the
Constitution, as follows : — " No Lodge shall permit to be
used in any room used by them for either Hall, Lodge-
room, or at the refreshment table, wines or spirits or other
intoxicating liquors.
THE GRAND LODGE CLOSED.
The business of Grand Lodge being ended, it was closed at
5 p. m., in ample form.
ATTEST.
Grand Stcretary,
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
APPENDICES.
239
GRAND SECRETARY S STATEME;NT OF RECEIPTS.
Statement of moneys received by the Grand Secretary from
ist June, 1885, to 31st May, 1886.
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ CtS.
2 Niagara 31 7=;
3 The Ancient St. John's 80 00
5 Sussex 82 00
6 Barton 128 25
7 Union 35 75
9 Union 21 50
10 Norfolk 99 00
1 1 Moira 75 00
14 True Britons' 64 00
15 St. Georges's 10 1 00
16 St. Andrew's 117 00
17 St. John's 58 50
18 Prince Edward 97 50
20 St. John's 70 75
22 King Solomon's 95 25
23 Richmond 25 00
24 St. Francis 35 50
25 Ionic 182 50
26 Ontario 32 25
27 Strict Observance... 109 50
28 Mount Zion 32 oc
29 United 29 00
30 Composite 34 50
31 Jerusalem 42 5°
32 Amity 5° 5°
33 Maitland 56 75
34 Thistle 26 00
35 St. John's 27 75
36 Welland 10 00
37 King Hiram 60 00
38 Trent 84 50
39 Mount Zion o 00
40 St. John's 160 00
41 St. George's 36 75
42 St. George's 60 25
43 King Solomon's o CO
44 St. Thomas 3° 5°
45 Brant 50 00
46 Wellington 57 00
47 Great Western 62 75
48 Madoc 54 00
50 Consecon 65 00
52 Dalhousie "675
54 Vaughan 27 75
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ CtS.
55 Merrickville 31 50
56 Victoria 43 50
57 Harmony 20 00
58 Doric 50 00
61 Acacia 120 25
62 St. Andrew's 25 50
63 St. John's 52 25
64 Kilwinning 93 00
65 Rehoboam 1 1 7 00
66 Durham 32 25
68 St. John's 43 50
69 Stirling 88 00
72 Alma 58 75
73 St. James 44 75
74 St. James o 00
75 St. John's 12200
76 Oxford 61 00
77 Faithful Brethren. ... 27 00
78 King Hiram 5^ 25
79 Simcoe o 00
80 Albion 2 00
81 St. John's 46 50
82 St. John's 31 25
83 Beaver 49 00
84 Clinton 124 50
85 Rising Sun 21 25
86 Wilson 1 1 1 50
87 Markham Union.... o 00
88 St. George's 78 25
89 King Hiram o 00
90 Manito 51 00
91 Colborne 22 50
92 Cataraqui 73 00
93 Northern Light 64 00
94 St. Mark's o CO
95 Rid out o 00
96 Corinthian 55 75
97 Sharon 25 00
98 True Blue ^5 75
99 Tuscan 42 00
100 Valley 39 25
lOi Corinthian 81 25
103 Maple Leaf 5825
104 St. John's 24 25
240 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Grand Secretary's Account — [Condnued.]
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ cts.
105 St. Mark's 33 00
106 Burford 40 00
107 St. Paul's 41 00
108 Blenheim 000
109 Albion 20 50
1 10 Central 32 00
113 Wilson 47 25
114 Hope 10 00
115 Ivy 37 75
1 16 Cassia 19 75
lig Union 9 25
119 Maple Leaf 2000
120 Warren 18 25
121 Doric 54 25
122 Renfrew 21 50
123 The Belleville 52 25
125 Cornwall 21 50
126 Golden Rule 18 50
127 Franck 23 75
128 Pembroke 58 25
129 The Rising Sun 31 50
131 St. Lawrence 2725
133 Lebanon Forest 40 75
135 St. Clair 44 75
1 36 Richardson 32 00
137 Pythagoras 50 oo
139 Lebanon 47 25
140 Malahide 39 75
141 Tudor 34 00
142 Excelsior 31 75
143 Friendly Brothers'. .. 42 00
144 Tecumseh 45 5°
145 J. B. Hall 10 00
146 Prince of Wales 44 25
147 Mississippi 52 75
148 Civil Service 35 00
149 Erie 29 00
1 50 Hastings 5 00
151 The Grand River ... 28 25
153 Burns 30 00
154 Irving 25 00
155 Peterborough 59 00
156 York 48 75
157 Simpson 23 00
158 Alexandra 17 75
159 Goodwood o 00
161 Percy 25 00
162 Forest 15 5°
164 Star in the East 32 5°
165 Burlington 21 00
166 Wentworth 30 50
168 Merritt 63 00
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ cts.
1 69 Macnab 74 00
170 Britannia 57 75
171 Prince of Wales 43 25
172 Ayr 8 00
174 Washington o 00
176 Spartan 19 25
177 The Builders' 55 0°
178 Plattsville 2050
1 79 Bothwell o 00
180 Speed 63 00
181 Oriental 11 00
183 Prince Albert 4 00
184 Old Light 39 00
185 Enniskillen 16 50
186 Plantagenet o 00
1 89 Filius Viduce o 00
190 Belmont 20 25
192 Orillia 38 00
193 Scotland 1825
194 Petrolia 55 50
195 The Tuscan 32 00
196 Madawaska o 00
197 Saugeen 32 50
200 St. Alban's 3 00
201 Leeds 39 75
203 Irvine 57 5°
205 New Dominion 23 50
207 Lancaster 43 5°
209 a St John's 119 25
209 Evergreen 19 75
210 Hawkesbury o 00
212 Elysian 16 75
213 Dominion o 00
214 Craig 17 25
215 Lake 39 00
216 Harris 91 50
217 Frederick 13 00
218 Stevenson 132 00
219 Credit 2400
220 Zeredatha. 46 50
221 Mountain 42 50
222 Marmora 26 25
223 Norwood 4 00
224 Zurich 36 75
225 Bernard 55 75
228 Prince Arthur 25 co
229 Ionic 62 75
230 Kerr 69 50
231 Lodge of Fidelity... 38 50
232 Cameron 14 00
233 Doric 64 CO
234 Beaver 31 00
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Grand Secretary's Account — [Contimied,'^
241
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ CtS.
235 Aldworth 27 75
236 Manitoba 13 25
237 Vienna 7 25
238 Havelock 62 50
239 Tweed 43 25
241 Quinte 22 00
242 Macoy 37 50
243 St. George 3° 5°
245 Tecumseh o 00
247 Ashlar 78 00
249 Caledonian o 00
250 Thistle 56 50
253 Minden 66 50
254 Clifton 44 50
255 Sydenham 27 50
256 Farran's Point 34 25
257 Gait 5625
258 Guelph 48 00
259 Springfield 35 00
260 Washington 27 25
261 Oak Branch 22 00
262 Harriston 43 25
263 Forest i 00
264 Chaudiere 45 50
265 Patterson 18 75
266 Northern Light 12 25
267 Parthenon 45 75
268 Verulam 28 00
269 Brougham Union. .. . 35 75
270 Cedar 49 75
271 Wellington 25 00
272 Seymour 30 50
274 Kent 29 75
276 Teeswater o 00
277 Seymour 27 00
278 Mystic 5 50
279 New Hope 24 75
280 Mount Sinai o 00
281 Thorne o 00
2S2 Lome o 00
283 Eureka 43 00
284 St. John's 31 00
285 Seven Star 34 00
286 Wingham 11 25
287 Shuniah 63 50
289 Doric 33 25
290 Leamington 41 75
291 Dufferin 23 50
292 Robertson 20 75
293 The Royal Solomon
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294 Moore 18 00
NAMES OF LODGES.
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299
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303
304
305
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307
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313
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327
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329
332
333
334
335
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337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
Conestogo 24 50
Temple 25 25
Preston 19 25
Victoria 42 75
Mount Olivet 20 50
Hanover 000
St. David's 14400
Blyth 15 75
Minerva 25 25
Humber 43 25
Durham 30 25
Arkona 29 50
Grafton 17 50
Morning Star 22 00
Blackwood 16 00
Pynx 58 25
Clementi 16 50
Blair 36 25
Clifford 10 75
Doric 75 00
Wilmot 29 50
Hiram 9 00
Chesterville 27 00
Walker 20 50
North Star 47 50
Ah-inston 52 00
Temple 59 75
Orono 3050
Zetland 68 75
The Hammond 12 50
Ionic 20 75
King Solomon 31 75
Corinthian 68 00
Fordwich 29 00
Stratford 20 00
Prince Arthur 28 00
Prince Arthur o 00
Langton o 00
Highgate 31 50
Myrtle 31 50
Dufferin 23 50
Orient loi 25
St. John's 17 50
Bruce 62 25
Hiram 15 00
Georgina 77 t-o
Merrill 23 25
Nilestown 31 50
Occident 78 50
Mercer 38 75
Georgian 21 50
Elgin o 00
242 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Grand Secretary's Report — [Contintted.'\
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ cts.
350 Port Elgin 25 25
352 Granite 25 25
353 Excelsior 2 00
354 Brock 33 75
356 River Park 24 75
357 Waterdown 49 5°
358 Delaware Valley.... 5 00
359 Vittoria 31 75
360 Muskoka 33 50
361 Waverly 75 25
362 Maple Leaf 4 00
363 Frontenac 16 50
364 Dufterin 10 00
365 North Star 7 00
366 Euclid 45 00
367 St. George's 88 50
368 Salem 11 25
369 Mimico 42 25
370 Harmony 3 00
371 Prince of Wales.... 44 50
372 Palmer 18 25
373 Copestone 10 50
374 Keene 20 75
375 Lome 10 00
376 Unity 31 00
377 Lome 18 50
378 King Solomon's.... 27 25
379 Middlesex 19 75
380 Union 72 50
382 Doric 146 00
383 Henderson 18 50
384 Alpha 77 25
385 Spry 15 00
386 McCoU 43 50
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ Cts.
387 Lansdown o 00
388 Henderson 30 00
389 Crystal Fountain... 16 25
390 Florence '5 75
391 Howard 53 75
392 Huron 34 00
393 Forest 11 75
394 King Solomon 43 00
395 Parvaim 27 50
396 Cedar 44 5°
397 Leopold 19 50
398 Victoria 23 75
399 Moffat 8 00
400 Oakville 41 50
401 Craig 38 50
402 Central 64 75
403 Windsor 53 75
404 Lome 44 50
405 Mattawa 31 00
406 The Spry 54 00
407 Manitoulin 4° 25
408 Murray 18 75
409 Golden Rule 18 50
410 Zeta 13 50
U. D. Rodney 27 00
" Keystone 39 25
" Naphtali 3600
" Fort William 20 00
Miscellaneous 47 75
Interest-BenevolentFund 2.649 34
" — Asylum Fund. 324 00
Total $16,482 09
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DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS RECEIVED.
Certificates $ 2,117 00
Dues 9.328 00
Fees 1)344 00
Dispensations 157 00
Warrants 50 00
Constitutions 330 00
Past Masters' Certificates 16 00
Commutations * 165 00
Sundries i 75
Interest on General Fund 2,649 34
Interest on Asylum Fund 324 00
Total $16,482 09
GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS.
Statement of Payments made by the Grand Secretary to the
Grand Treasurer, from the ist of June, 1885, to the 31st May,
1886.
1886. Dr.
May 31— To Receipts $16,483 09
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LIST OF LODGES— BY DISTRICTS.
FIRST MASONIC DISTRICT. (ERIE.) (23.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. R. M. Stuart, Dresden.
34
41
46
47
80
179
245
255
267
274
282
290
295
312
327
336
386
390
391
402
403
411
413
Thistle Amherstburg.
St George's Kingsville.
Wellington Chatham.
Great Western Windsor.
Albion Newbury.
Bothwell Bothwell.
Tecumseh Thamesville.
Sydenham Dresden.
Parthenon Chatham.
Kent , Blenheim.
Lome Glencoe.
Leamington Leamington.
Parvaim Comber.
Pynx Wallaceburg.
The Hammond Wardsville.
Highgate Highgate.
McCoU West Lome.
Florence Florence.
Howard Ridgetown.
Central Essex Centre.
Windsor Windsor.
Rodney Rodney.
Naphtali Tilbury Centre.
SECOND MASONIC DISTRICT. (ST. CLAIR.) (18.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, Petrolia.
56, Victoria Sarnia.
81, St. John's Mt. Brydges.
83, Beaver Strathroy.
116, Cassia Thedford.
153, Burns Wyoming.
158, Alexandra Oil Springs.
194, Petrolia Petrolia.
238, Havelock Watford.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 289
No. 260, Washington Petrolia.
" 263, Forest Forest.
" 294, Moore Mooretown.
" 307, Arkona Arkona.
" 323, Alvinston Alvinston.
" 328, Ionic Napier.
" 364, Dufferin Melbourne.
" 366, Euclid Strathroy.
" 392, Huron Camlachie.
" 397, Leopold Brigden.
THIRD MASONIC DISTRICT. (LONDON.) (29.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. John Simpson, Petersville.
No. 20, St. John's London.
" 42, St. George's London.
•' 44, St. Thomas St. Thomas.
" 64, Kilwinning London.
" 94, St. Mark's Port Stanley.
" 107, St. Paul's Lambeth.
" 1 20, Warren Fingal.
" 140, :Malahide Aylmer.
" 171, Prince of Wales lona.
" 1 76, Spartan Sparta.
"- 190, Belmont Belmont.
" 195, Tuscan London.
" 209^,St. John's London.
" 232, Cameron Wallacetown.
" 259, Springfield Springfield.
" 289, Doric Lobo.
" 300, Mt. Olivet Thorndale.
" 302, St. David's St. Thomas.
" 330, Corinthian London East.
" 344, Merrill Dorchester Station.
" 345, Nilestown Nilestown.
" 349, Elgin St. Thomas.
" 358, Delaware Valley Delaware.
'• 378, King Solomon's Petersville.
" 379, Middlesex Bryanston.
290 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 380, Union London.
" 388, Henderson Ilderton.
" 394, King Solomon Thamesford.
" 399, Moffat Harnetsville.
FOURTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (SOTJTH HURON.) (16.)
D. D. G. M.— R. VV. Bro. C. McLellan, Stratford.
No. 33, Maitland Goderich.
73, St. James St. Mary's.
84, Clinton Clinton,
133, Lebanon Forest Exeter.
141, Tudor Mitchell.
144, Tecumseh Stratford.
154, Irving Lucan.
1 70, Britannia Seaforth.
205, New Dominion New Hamburg.
214, Craig Ailsa Craig.
224, Zurich Hensall.
233, Doric Park's Hill.
303, Blyth Blyth.
309, Morning Star Smith's Hill.
318, Wilmot. Baden.
332, Stratford Stratford.
FIFTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (nORTH HURON.) (17.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, Walkerton.
No. 93, Northern Light Kincardine.
131, St. Lawrence Southampton.
162, Forest Wroxeter.
184, Old Light Lucknow.
197, Saugeen Walkerton.
225, Bernard Listowel.
235, Aldworth ^ .Paisley.
276, Teeswater Teeswater.
284, St. John's Brussels.
286, Wingham Wingham.
301, Hanover Hanover.
331, Fordwich Fordwich.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. . 29I
No. 341, Bruce Tiverton.
" 350, Port Elgin Port Elgin.
" 362, ]Maple Leaf Tara.
" 393, Forest Chesley.
" 396, Cedar \Viarton.
SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (wiLSON.) (23.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler, Ingersoll.
No. 10, Norfolk Simcoe.
" 37, King Hiram Ingersoll.
" 43, King Solomon Woodstock.
68, St. John's Ingersoll.
" 76, Oxford .Woodstock.
" 78, King Hiram Tilsonburg.
" 82, St. John's Paris.
95, Ridout Otterville.
" 104, St. John's Norwich.
" 106, Burford Burford.
" 108, Blenheim Drumbo.
" 113, Wilson Waterford.
" 149, Erie Port Dover.
" 1 74, Walsingham Port Rowan.
" 178, Plattsville Plattsville.
" 181, Oriental Port Burwell.
" 193, Scotland Scotland.
" 217, Frederick Delhi.
" 237, Vienna Vienna.
" 250, Thistle Embro.
'■ 25 1, Oak Branch Innerkip.
" 335, Langton Langton.
" 359» Vittoria Vittoria.
SEVENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (WELLINGTON.) (20.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, Elora.
No. 7 2, Alma Gait.
" 151, The Grand River Berlin.
'^ 172, Ayr Ayr.
" 180, Speed Guelph.
292 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 200, St. Alban's Mount Forest.
" 203, Irvine Elora.
" 216, Harris Orangeville.
" 258, Guelph Guelph.
" 259, Gait Gait.
" 262, Harriston Harriston.
" 271, Wellington Erin.
" 279, New Hope Hespeler.
" 295, Conestogo Drayton.
" 297, Preston Preston.
" 306, Durham Durham.
" 314, Blair Palmerston.
" 315, Clifford Clifford.
" 334, Prince Arthur Arthur.
" 347, Mercer Fergus.
" 361, Waverley Guelph.
EIGHTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (HAMILTON.) (2 1.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. Wm. Kerns, Burlington.
No. 6, Barton Hamilton.
" 27, Strict Observance. Hamilton.
" 40, St. John's Hamilton.
" 45, Brant Brantford.
" 57, Harmony Binbrook.
" 61, Acacia Hamilton.
" 62, St. Andrew's Caledonia.
" ICO, Valley Dundas.
'* 121, Doric Brantford.
" 135, St. Clair Milton.
" 165, Burlington Burlington.
** 166, Wentworth Stoney Creek.
" 219, Credit Georgetown.
" 243, St. George .St. George.
" 272, Seymour Ancaster,
" 291, Dufferin West Flamboro.
" 321, Walker Acton West.
" 324, Temple Hamilton.
" 35 7> Waterdown Waterdown.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 293
No. 382, Doric Hamilton.
„ 400. Oakville Oakville.
NINTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (GEORGIAN.) (24.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. H. S. Broughton, Bradford.
No. 79, Simcoe Bradford.
" 88, St. George's Owen Sound.
" 90, Manito CoUingwood.
•' 96, Corinthian Barrie
" 98, True Blue : Albion.
" 137, Pythagoras Meaford.
" 192, Orillia Orillia.
" 230, Kerr Barrie.
" 234, Beaver Clarksburg.
" 236, Manitoba Cookstown.
" 249, Caledonian Midland,
" 266, Northern Light Stayner.
" 281, Thorne Orillia.
" 285, Seven Scar AUiston.
" 304, Minerva Stroud.
" 322, North Star Owen Sound.
" 333y Prince Arthur Flesherton.
" 348, Georgian Penetanguishene.
" 352, Granite Parry Sound.
" 360, Muskoka Bracebridge.
" 375> Unity Huntsville.
" 377, Lome Shelburne.
" 385, Spry Beeton.
" 409, Golden Rule Gravenhurst.
TENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (NIAGARA.) (22.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, Dunnville.
No. 2, Niagara Niagara.
7, Union Grimsby.
15, St. George's St. Catharines.
32, Amity Dunnville.
35, St. John's Cayuga.
36, Welland Fonthill.
294
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 103, Maple Leaf. St. Catharines.
" 105, St. Marks Drummondville.
*' 115, Ivy Beamsville.
" 168, Merritt Welland.
*' 169, Macnab Port Colborne.
" 185, Enniskillen York.
" 221, Mountain Thorold.
" 254, Clifton Niagara Falls.
" 277, Seymour Port Dalhou.«;ie.
" 296, Temple St. Catharines.
" 319, Hiram Cheapside.
" 329, King Solomon Jarvis.
" 337) Myrtle Port Robinson.
" 348, Dufferin Welland Port.
" 372, Palmer Victoria.
" 373) Copestone Welland.
ELEVENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (TORONTO.) (35.)
D. D. G. M.—R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Toronto.
No.
16
22
23
25
54
65
75:
86
87
97
99
118
129
136
156
218
220
229
247
St. Andrew's Toronto.
King Solomon's Toronto.
Richmond Richmond Hill.
Ionic Toronto.
Vaughan .... Maple.
Rehoboam Toronto.
St. John's Toronto.
Wilson Toronto.
M arkham Union Markham.
Sharon Sharon.
Tuscan Newmarket.
Union Schomberg.
The Rising Sun Aurora.
Richardson Stouffville.
York . Eglington.
Stevenson Toronto.
Zeredatha Uxbridge.
Ionic Brampton.
Ashlar Toronto.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
295
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265, Patterson Thornhill.
269, Brougham Union Brougham.
No.
292,
305.
311,
316,
Robertson Nobleton.
Humber Weston.
Blackwood Woodbridge.
Doric Toronto.
326, Zetland Toronto.
339, Orient Toronto.
343, Georgina Sutton.
346, Occident Toronto.
354, Brock Cannington.
356, River Park , Streetsville.
367, St. George Toronto.
369, Mimico , - . Islington.
385, Alpha Parkdale.
410, Zeta ■ . . : Parkdale.
TWELFTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (ONTARIO.) (24.)
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26
30
31
39
66
77
89
lOI
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139
145
15"
155
183
223
268
270
313
325
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Ontario Port Hope.
Composite Whitby.
Jerusalem Bowmanville.
Mount Zion Brooklin.
Durham Newcastle. •
Faithful Brethren Lindsay.
King Hiram Lindsay.
Corinthian Peterborough.
Hope Port Hope.
Lebanon Oshawa.
J. B. Hall Millbrook.
Hastings Hastings.
Peterborough Peterborough.
Prince Albert Port Perry.
Norwood Norwood.
Verulam Bobcaygeon.
Cedar Oshawa.
Clementi Lakefield.
Orono Orono.
296
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 374, Keene Keene.
" 375, Lome Omemee.
" 39S5 Victoria Victoria Road.
" 406, The Spry Fenelon Falls.
" 408, Murray Beaverton.
THIRTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (PRINCE EDWARD. (24.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. James Tulloch, Stirling.
Moira Belleville.
St. John's Cobourg.
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29
38
48
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123
126
127
161
164
215
222
239
241
278
283
308:
353
365
401
Prince Edward Picton.
United Brighton.
Trent Trenton.
Madoc Madoc.
Consecon Consecon.
Stirling Stirling.
Colborne Colborne.
The Belleville Belleville.
Golden Rule Campbellford.
Frauck Frankfort.
Perc7 Warkworth.
Star in the East Wellington.
Lake Ameliasburg.
Marmora Marmora.
Tweed Tweed.
Quinte Shannonville.
Mystic Roslin.
Eureka Belleville.
Grafton Grafton.
Excelsior Colborne.
North Star Roseneath.
Craig Deseronto.
FOURTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. {fRONTENAC.) (i8.)
D. D. G. M.— R. VV. Bro. Frederick Welch, Kingston.
No. 3, The Ancient St. John's Kingston.
" 9, Union Napanee.
" 92, Cataragui Kingston.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 297
No. 109, Albion Harrowsmith.
" 119, Maple Leaf Bath.
" 146, Prince of Wales Newburg.
" 157, Simpson Newboro.
" 189, Filius Viduae Adolphuston.
" 201, Leeds Gananoque.
" 212, Elysian Garden Island.
" 228, Prince Arthur Odessa.
" 253, Minden Kingston.
" 280, Mount Sinia Napanee.
" 299, Victoria Centreville.
" 340, St. John's Pittsburg.
" 342, Hiram Wolfe Island.
" 363, Frontenac Cataraqui.
" 404, Lome Tamworth.
FIFTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (ST. LAWRENCE.) (2 1.)
D. D. G. M— R. W. Bro. A. L. Riddel, Brockville.
No. 5, Sussex Brockville.
" 14, True Britons' Perth.
24, St. Francis Smith's Falls.
" 28, Mount Zion Kemptville.
" 55, Merrickville Merrickville.
" 74, St. James Maitland.
" 85, Rising Sun Farmersville.
" no, Central Prescott.
" 125, Cornwall Cornwall.
" 142, Excelsior Morrisburg.
" 143, Friendly Brothers Iroquois.
" 207, Lancaster Lancaster.
" 242, Macoy Mallorytown.
" 256, Farran's Point Farran's Point.
" 320, Chesterville Chesterville.
" 368; Salem Brockville.
" 370, Harmony Delta.
" 383, Henderson West Winchester.
" 387, Lansdown Lansdown.
" 389, Crystal Fountain North Augusta.
U. D., Lyn. .. Lyn.
298
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
SIXTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (OTTAWA.) (17.)
D. D. G. M — R. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, Pembroke.
No. 52, Dalhousie Ottawa.
" 58, Doric Ottawa.
" 63, St. John's Carleton Place.
" 121, Renfrew Renfrew.
" 128, Pembroke Pembroke.
" 147, Mississippi Almonte.
** 148, Civil Service Ottawa.
" 159, Goodwood Richmond.
" 177, The Builder's Ottawa.
" 186, Plantagenet Plantagenet.
" 196, Madawaska Arnprior.
" 209, Evergreen Lanark.
" 210, Hawkesbury Hawkesbury.
" 231, Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa.
" 264, Chaudiere Ottawa.
" 371, Prince of Wales Ottawa.
" 405, Mattawa Mattawa.
SEVENTEENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. (aLGOMA.) (4.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. A. W. Thompson, Port Arthur.
No. 287, Shemiah Port Arthur.
" 407, Manitoulin Gore Bay,
" 412, Keystone Sault Ste Marie.
U. D., Fort William Fort William.
NOT ATTACHED TO ANY DISTRICT.
No. 293, The Royal Solomon Mother, Jerusalem, Palestine.
RECAPITULATION.
First Masonic District 23 Lodges.
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
18
29
16
17
23
, 20
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 299
Eighth Masonic District 21 Lodges.
Ninth " 24
Tenth " 22
Eleventh " 35
Twelfth " 24
Thirteenth " 24
Fourteenth " 18
Fifteenth " 21
Sixteenth " 17
Seventeenth" 4
Unattached i
Total 357
SUSPENSIONS— UNMASONIC CONDUCT.
No. of
Lodge.
15 — J. F. Johnston.
48 — D. Clapp, T. E. Jackson.
156 — Geo. Brooks.
171 — J. L. Decon.
241 — John Doreen.
262 — Jas. Brown.
287 — Fred. Daniels.
344 — S. W. Moore.
354 — A. E. Hirschfelder.
366— J. T. Akroid.
SUSPENSIONS— NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.
No of
Lodge.
3 — C. F. Ireland, D. Robertson, D. J. Waggoner, J, Fisher.
6— T. H. Dorritty, J. Peake, J. M. Lamb.
9 — J. J. Martin, W. R. Membry, N. B. Empey, R. Moore,
P. Paul, N. German.
II — A. La Londe.
15 — Jas Cairns, S. S. Phillips, J. S. Scott, T. J. Tear,
16— Wm. Crozier, W. A. Eldridge, John B. McKay, W. A.
Campbell, J. G. Sherriff.
1 7— G. E. Fligg, T. N. Green.
18— O. Geron, F. Orser, G. Mahon, S. J. Whitney.
300 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
20— R. A. Johnston, G. Scatchard, C. B. Slater, R. E. Taylor,
G. Gruber, W. Kollmeyer, Jas. Lindsay, R. Potter,
Rt. Smith, Jas. Smith, R. Wigmore, F. H. Mitchell.
2 2— \V. D. Foss, E. Bolton, J. E. Kennedy.
23— Jas. Reynolds, I. French, R. Coulter, J. Wilmott, E.
Langstaff, R. E. Law, R. Black, F. Helmkey, J. Powell.
26 — J. G. King, J. Gladman.
27 — Hy. Richardson, D. Garson, D. Cochrane, W. T. Jones,
John Farley, Robt. Evans.
28— C. F. Ferguson, Geo. A. Leslie, L A. Mills, A. H.
Cameron, J. Leishman, D. Leslie, J. A. Watson, D.
Borthwick.
29 — J. Butler, Thos. Dickens, A. Dawson, C. B. Kemp, T.
N. Scripture, J. M. Webster, C. Loomis.
30 — Alex. Anderson, Wm. Caverley, J. C. Galbraith, Wm.
Thompson, B. Gibson.
31 — D. Kilgour, W. H. Foley, Wm Brittain, sr.
32— H. Penny, J. Nicholson, R. Connolly, J. A. Blott, Rt.
Chappell, E. Waltho, R. B. Patterson, J. Sowerby,
T. Scholfield, M. A. Stevens, W. R. Mclndoe, R. S.
Munday, H. Robb, M. F. Henry.
37 — N. Hayes, Thos. Cowan, Wm. Henderson, John Down-
ing, Geo. A. Odell, Alex. Ross.
40 — J. Bastedo, J. M. Davis, R. Dodds, A. Forrester, P. G.
N. Goldney,' J. R. Gill, J. Kneeshaw, M. Lawson,
J. L. Taylor, R. Wilson, W. Wiley.
42 — J. M. Longan, J. J. Southcott, R. McLeod, John Mc-
Lellan.
43— F. A. Ficht, T. Hallock, C. E. Mager, Geo. Rice, Hy.
Rice, A. Smith, T. Hall, J. W. Burns, J. C. Biggons,
Thos. Summerville, Jno. Garthwaite.
44 — Geo, Simpson, E. C. Philips, H. A. Branton.
45 — A. T. Watson, L. Benedict, H. Bell.
47 — Thos. Burnie, G. Bean, J. Gibson, J. Parry, G. C. Ayers,
C. Scadding.
48— Wm. Gray, A. B. Ross, S. D. Ross.
55— R. Soper, W. W. Robinson, T. Cook, A. M. Wright,
Hy. Johnston, Rt. Nevens, Vv. H. McCrea, J. B.
Arnold, H. S. Ferguson, E. L. Wickwire.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 30I
57— W. A. Miller, Wm. Higham, Hy. Ellis.
58— A. Swalwell.
61— A. W. Smith, J. J. Smith, S. J. Whitehead, G. V. Northey.
62 — H. J. Ince, J. Lawson, H, Brierly, J. M. Forbes, W, J.
Armour.
64 — Thos. Gardener.
65 — Thos. Nixon.
74 — R. G. Harvey, J. Milks, M. Vrooman, S. J. Bellamy, J.
L. Wood, A. P, Manhard, F. J. Pardee. A. Shipman,
M. McC. Wood, H. W. Milks, T. J. Sharpe, G. Wilber,
J. Burr.
75 — J. G. Dunn, Jno. Harte, T. H. Hudson, H. T. Loughren,
Jas. Noble, jr., W. J. Vipplarn.
76 — W. E. Leadbeater, Jno. Fairburn, Jno. Matheson, T.
Walker, Jno. Fisher, H. R. Welford, T. G. Goff, C.
Evans.
77— H. Rogers, T. B. Tate, C. E. Mclntyre.
78 — Wm. Forbes, R. Wessenger, H. B. Harrison.
79 — J. Armson, G. R. Belfry, A. Clunis, S. Eraser, H. H.
McGilvary, S. C. Saunders, F. C. Stevenson.
81 — Jas. Greenslade, G. Robinson, V. Nelson, S. D. Edwards.
86— Hy. Cooley, Geo. EUicott, Rich'd. Prior, W. A. Capon,
Jas. Langston.
87 — E. Wheeler. M. Macklem, J. Forthrop J. Jones, G.
Rankin, Jas. Carmichael, John Wilson, T. H. Ham-
birdge, A. B. White.
88. — W. Anderson, G. Corbet, jr., A. Harrison, D. Johnson,
Wm. Miller, J. N. Maughan, R. McClelland, J.
Pearson, H. Rixon, A. G. Simpson, T. N. William-
son, Z. Williamson.
90 — Jas. McGee, David Eraser.
91 — F. E. McKyes, Geo. E. Chapin, Jas. N. Lefleur, E. J.
Wesley, W. A. Powers, J. Pettitt, G. W. Hawkins.
92— J. H. Birkett, S. Eraser, W. Lamb, F. Scobell, W. E.
Abbott, W. A. Allen, J. J. Bates T. W. Campbell,
M. O'Brien, J. Woodruff.
93 — N. A. Gumaer, W. Keevell.
96 — Alex. Coutts, Wm. Lamb, Robt. Marpole.
302 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
98 — Wm. P'leming, J. B. Dawkins.
100— C. Fry, Wm. Ogg, Sam. Jull, W. S. Freed, E. R. Quack-
enbush, J. A. McLeod, Wm. McFederies, J. D. Lyons,
loi— John Aldridge, W. O. Strong, L. A. C Fisher, H. B.
Berrick. J. C. Brown, J. O. Madison, J. C. Smith,
W. R. Russell.
103— W. H. Andrews, G. A. Birtch, Jas. Dale, W. H. Fletcher,
J. S. Hara, A. Herold, T. T. McArthur.
104— A. W. McEd wards, W. P. Ray, R. M. W^eir, T. Merritt.
106 — Jno. Starr, John L. Charles.
113 — Wm. J. Hare, Zeb. Sorereen.
122 — M. B. Mclntyre, G. Cochrane, D. McNicol.
i3i_W. S. Scott, A. Hutchinson, T. L. Sherlock, Wm. Wallace.
136— T. Williamson, E. White, A. Barclay,. L. C. Wideman,
R. H. Hales, S. Dougherty, E. Law.
137 — P. Cameron, D. McCann, H. McDonald, J. B. LeRoy,
W. Lesson, W. Burnett, C. Watt, W. P. Mallory,
D. Robertson, T. Aris, G. Sutherland, A. Acheson,
J. G. Sing, J. W. Long.
140 — A. Cronk, L. Cottington.
142 — Robt. Lyle, G. C. West, Jas. M. Johnston, A. G. Snyder.
147 — Thos. W. Raines, Thos. Green, Alex. Wilson.
149 — Jos. Boyer, Wm. Craig, P. E. Mclntyre, B. Williams.
154 — J. p. Atkmson, Robt. Fox, J. F. Hodgins, T. Freeborn,
F. R. Jennings, A. Reichart.
155— A. McG. Miller.
156— Chas. McKay, J. B. Mullaney, H. D. McDiarmid, Alb.
Farr, Jas. McGlashaw, John Hunt.
166 — John Clark, John C. Harris, W. Williamson.
168— E. H. Burgar, Geo. Andrews, Thos. McRae, D. Steel,
J. Drummond, D. Kennedy, H. Thomas.
i69_J. S. Armitage, R. W. Boyle, J. A. Griffith, A. E. Bessy,
Jas. McKay, John Robertson, Jas. Carman, Robt.
Cook, W. A. Schooley.
lyo — J. H. McCuUough, G. L. Whitney, Jas. DarUng.
171— T. Hoag, Jno. Sinclair, A. McGugan, H. Lumley,
J. Johnson, A. Fisher, Hy. Smith, L Stoliker, J. Cas-
caden, Jas. McSheny, W. Lawrence, D. McAlpine,
J. Liddle, A. Elmore, T. J. Brown, Wm. Campbell.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5S86. 303
177 — D. McNaughton, Wm. Emmerson, H. Nelson.
178 — John Robson, Jas. S. Miller.
180 — Alex. Bryden, F. J. Chubb, Thos. Dobie, John Kenrick,
Alex. Martin, Wm. McDonald, A. E. Rice.
1S3— W. S. Sexton, W. H. Marsh, D. Urquhart, J. G. Morris,
John Currie, H. A. Black, R. J. Wright, J. R. Huff,
W. B. McGaw, F. E. Harrison, G. H. Billingsley^
J. Urwitz, W. C. Latimore.
192— Josh. Carr, F. Laycock, W. S. Gibbon, D. Ruttle, J. E.
Smyth, M. C. Drew, R. A. Janes, A. Crocker,
D. McKay, N. Cronkhite, Wm. Curray, A. Dulmage.
196— J. Watt, N. A. Sheriff, E. A. Bates, H. Edey, G. N.
Goodall.
200 — J. Stephenson, T. E. Thompson, T. Mullaskey, Thos.
Cordukes, R. S. Dumbar, W. Robinson, Jas. K.
McLean, M. A. Ferguson, R. G. Kennedy, A. C.
Morrison.
201 — Geo. Cunningham, H. TuUock.
203 — L. Grant, A. R. K. McDonald, T. N. Vansbrough.
205 — John Mills, John Loath, Chas. Wood, C. E. Seebach.
207 — J. J. Reid, John Street, L Irwin, H. Kellert, A. Falkner,
R. B. Epps.
209a— Owen Wade, J. Teeple, W. Bell, A. J. B. McDonald,
H. C. Owen, J. T. Burgess, J. A. Craig.
216 — Thos. C. Atkinson, R. W. Grigg, J. Flesher.
220 — M. N. Dafoe.
231 — Jas. Lavery, C. H. Carter, W. H. Costello, D. J. Smith.
233 — Thos. Powell, W. Shoults, D. McLennan, D. McKenzie.
237— W. C. Hoag, J. W. Mills.
242 — R. W. Tennant.
245 — Wm. Logon, A. McDonald, J. A.ICourtney, J. F. Wilson,
Geo. Haugh, A. McCcnnel.
247 — Samuel Drury.
249 — John McRennie, J. H. Hatch, Wm. Dunn.
256 — J, A. Rutherford.
257 — Alex. Henderson.
260— J. M. Barnhart, T. Huggard, J. Wallace, A. Earle,
R. C. Stotesbury, Wm. McKenzie, W. G. Anderson.
304 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
262 — D. McDougall, Jas. A. Preston.
263 — Wm. Lemon, Jos. James, W. J. Stirtan.
264 — Charles L. Loux.
265 — Hy. Lemon, John W. Harris, J. G. Watson, J. C. B.
Johns, Jos. Watson.
266 — M. Young, A. H. Summerfeldt.
272 — J. V. St. John.
277 — J. M. Lawrie, John Stanton.
278— L. W. Burke, G. McDavitt, John McMullen, L. W.
Sarles, C. McDavitt.
282 — J. English, J. W. Campbell, J. Boam, J. Harris, A.
Graham, J. R. McRae, D. A. Ferguson, D. McRae,
Alex. McRae, F, G. Marwood, J. A. McAlpine,
W. K. Merrifield, Alex. Dobie.
285— R. S. Campbell, F. G. Duff, A. Cooper, W. R. Jamieson.
286— E. Dean, J. S. Barlcley, W. Mclndoe, C. E. Williams,
Hy. Mcintosh, John Evans, D. M. Gordon, W. J.
Blatchford, John Ritchie, G. L. Whitney, W. Watson.
287— W. Johnston, W. B. Hurst, W. C. Mapledoram, J. F.
Birchoff, J. E. Harrison, C. E. Perry, G. L. Wetmore.
289 — Jas. Adair, D. McKellar, John McVicar, Jos. Mason,
Wm. Garden.
296 — A. Lassing, A. McKay, C. W. Phelps, W. Atkin.
302 — Neil Love, Robt. Bates.
303 — R. J Pollock, Wm. Duncan, H. Gosman, E. Holmes,
W. H. Watson.
309 — J. Hutchison, T. B. Miller, J. F. Cowan, Geo. Stay.
312 — D. Henderson.
316 — P. Beswick, W. Adam, J. Johnston, F. S, Alderdice, F.
L. Parkin.
323—1. Misner, T. Li Broderick, G. E, Williams, W. C. Plum-
steil, W. D. McDonald, P. Webber, J. A. McKenzie,
E. Fletcher.
325 — W. K. Cummings.
327 — D. F. McDonald.
329_W. T. Twedle.
337 — R. M. Abbey.
339— T. R. Barry, Jas. Martin.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 305
346 — Samuel Knowlton, Thos Sproule, John Sivers, Richard
Taylor, Chas. Watson.
352 — F. A. Foley, A. Paxton, G. McLean, J. H. McGillivray.
361 — David Tees, Geo. Wilkinson.
364 — J. Huston.
367— Jas. Little, V, L Wallis, R. Tinning.
368 — S. Southworth.
369— A. A. McPhail, E. O. Winters, F. Giles.
378 — Hy. Bruce, W. H. Elson, Thos. Brenton.
2,8^ — John A. Waterson.
385 — John Stewart, J. Cherry, Jas. Norris, Wm. Carley, F. H.
Macpherson.
388— Jas. Adair, W. H. Burk, W. E. Kerr.
389 — John Gibson.
391 — T, N. Graham, N. Marlatt, A. Andrews, J. A. Ross.
395 — Wm. Rice, R. H. Gardiner, Frederick Larmour.
396 — Thos. Penton.
399 — Edward Luck, W. Simpson, John Parrott, Jas. C. Rich-
ards, Hiram Hales.
402 — Hy. A. Giles.
403 — Chas. R. Home.
RESTORATIONS.
No. of
Lodge.
3 — W. D. Antrobus, Geo. Morton.
5 — Jas. Bullock.
6— A. T. Tweed, W. Cusack.
7~H. McKechnie, J. W. Duval.
9— M. Pringle, Geo. Schryver, N. W. Scott, W. S. Williams,
L Abrams.
10— W. H. Mulkins.
II — Jas. Stinson.
15 — Jas. Cairns.
17 — Alex. Gowans, D. Houston, T. N. Greer.
23— R. E. L. Reinstahd, Wm. McClinchey.
29 — J. Butler, C. Loomis, C. B. Kemp, T. Dickins, T. N.
Scripture, J. M. Webster, A. Dawson.
30 — Wm. Caverly.
3o6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
33— Allan McDonald, P. Noble, G. Holland. H. Clucus, M.
Caif, W. T. Welsh.
34_G. W. Powrie, All. Darsett, J. G. Kalfage.
42 — J. W. Cryer.
43— D. A. Muir, Robt. Oswald.
46 — John M. Pearson,
47— Thos. Gorsl, Wm. Belsom, J. B. Clark.
56 — Samuel McClelland.
63 — John Code, Wm. Code.
64 — Tas S. Nesbit,
65— Thos. Nixon, A. G. Booth.
68 — J. C. Davidson, A. C. McKenzie, Wm. Tripp.
69 — Jas. Boldrick.
72 — J. C. Donaldson.
74— R. G. Harvey, M. M'C. Wood.
75 — J. S. Champ, J. Bland, E. S. Piper.
78 — Wm. Forbes.
80 — Wm. Watson.
83 — W. J. Humphries, Wm. Murdock.
84 — R. A. Barton, Jas, A. Moore.
86— W. S. Grant, T. S. McCool.
90 — Wm. Arnott, Thos, Roodly.
93 — W. W. Davey.
98 — Thos. Bond.
107— B. S. Wells.
115 — Jas. Nixon.
127 — John Sills, John Chapman, Geo. E. Eraser.
128 — Geo. Carr.
131 — Angus Munn.
133 — T. V. Hutchinson.
136 — Samuel J. Cowley.
137 — D. McCann, P. Cameron, H. McDonald, J. B. Le Roy,
W. F. Livingston, W. Leeson, A. B. Acheson.
155— Ben. Brown, D. D. Galletly.
158 — John Duggan, John McCann.
166 — Elias Pettit.
168 — A. E. Campbell, M. Minnes.
i-j-]—]. Dimbleby, H. Nelson, T. W. Currier.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886, 307
184 — Geo. D. Gray.
193 — John Riddle.
194 — C. F. Perkins.
205 — John Loth, Jr.
213 — B. H. Mathews.
215 — A. McConnell.
231 — Geo. Grain,
233— S. N. Boughner.
242 — W. J. Ferguson.
247 — Wm. Harniman.
249 — H. S. Ruby.
250 — John Laycock.
253— Wm. Craig, W. H. Atkins.
254 — Robt. Gibson, Geo. Grant.
256 — Chas. Wagner, M. Sutton.
258— J. L. Gould, E. T. B. Johnston.
263 — Geo. R. Taylor.
267 — Alex. Ewing, J. B. Jackson, W. H. Spalding, C. J.
Moore, W. Ball.
274 — H. V. Vanvelsor.
277 — H. Julian.
284— W. A. B. Fishleigh.
292 — J as. W. Ferguson.
304— W. W. Wilson.
309 — Robt. Downs.
316— F. S. Alderdice.
328 — Loftus Cuddy.
329 — J. A. Langrill.
330 — Wm. Cathro.
337 — Richard Dowdy.
339 — W. Clougher.
358 — James T. Marsh.
364 — J. Huston.
367 — Wm. Hill, R. Tinning.
376— Ben. G. Beattie.
3o8
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
AT REST.
NO. OK
LODGK
NAME.
3
3
5
lO
10
10
lo
10
II
14
14
14
15
15
i6
i6
17
17
17
i8
i8
22
22
22
22
24
27
27
27
27
28
29
29
29
30
32
33
33
34
35
36
36
36
37
38
40
40
40
42
42
44
\V\ Hammond
W. W. Nash
Wm. C. Smart. . . .
E. R. Davis
Robt. Huton
Hy. Groff
John Burgess
G. B. Jackson
Jas. Bickford
W. Dettrick
Jno. W. Berryman.
Wm. Bath
Robt. Kane
Charles Lintner. . . .
John G. Whyte . . . .
F. W. Barron
Geo. Pringle
G. M. Hogg
F. W. Barron. ...
C. B. Huff
E. H. Werden...
H. C. Houel.. .
D. S. McDonald..
G. C.Dew
T. R. Barry
Geo. Smith ■
John Hendry
W. H. Grey
Alex. Harvey. . . .
Wm. Gillespie. . .
Ambrose Clothier.
A. E. Fife
J. E. Reynell
Wm. Cherry
C. Dawes
Sam. W. Walthe..
Geo. Grant
P.Noble
Jas. McVety
A. W. Thompson.
C. B. Crowe
B. Noble
C. Klage ........
Wm. Poole
Andrew Lott
Thos. Stafford
Wm. Flett
Ed. Wright
John Oliver
L. Olmstead
Geo. Scarf
November 13 1885
February 2 1886
February 17 1886
June 17 1886
February 25 1885
April 3 1885
December 12 ... . 1885
February i 1886
February 16 1886
June 30 1885
November 19. . . . 1885
January 7 18S6
No date.
April 16 1886
April — 1885
February 2 i8b6
March 31 1885
November 13 1885
March 10 1886
May I 1886
June 8 1886
August 3 1885
October 3 1885
November 17 1885
November 21 1885
November 3 1S85
June 5 1885
September 5 1885
March 7 1886
April 19 1886
July 27 1885
August 17 1885
September 20. . . . 1885
November — . . . . 1884
February 8 18S6
December 29.. ..1885
January i 1886
May 12 1886
January 2 1886
September 19 ... . 1885
August 12 1884
December 22. . . . 1884
April 23 1886
April 20 1885
August 15 1885
January 4 1885
April 22 1885
Novembers 1885
July 27 1885
July 1 1885
January' 30 1885
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 309
AT REST.
NO. OF
LODGE
50
50
50
52
55
56
56
57
58
58
61
61
61
63
69
69
73
74
74
75
75
75
76
76
So
80
80
80
80
81
82
84
85
86
86
87
91
91
93
96
96
98
98
99
99
99
loi
A. Crawford
John Watson
Dennis L. Cummings
Jos. Caverley
John W. Irwin
Geo. Hayse
Wm. Bell
John Thompson. . . .
Geo. White
E. H. Johnston
Alex. McDiarmid. . .
Wm. Brown
D. H. Eastman. . . .
Jas. Robertson
Geo. R. Secord
Chas Hess
R. W. Moody
W. R. McGinnis. . . .
Chas. Haige
R.J. Craige
Jas. Iredale
Dan. Collins
Robt. Ramsay
Geo. Lorey
Wm. Hague
J. H. Woodman. . . .
|ohn Lawson
A. G. Paul
Wm. Beaty
T. Griffith
G. Smith
J. C McRovey
D. Graves
Daniel J. Bollman..
John Walker
Jacob Moore
Jeremiah Wiltse. . . .
Joseph Clare
John Young
F. R. Armstrong. . .
Hy. McQuade
Chas. R. Ford
Josh. Cooke
Thos. Armson
Hy. Hauffenback. . .
Thos. Mills
T. Culham
John H. S, Boddy..
J. Rhinehart
A.Williams
Jas. Campbell
July 14 1885
October 10 1885
1885
June II 1886
November 24 ... . 1882
Novemder 24.. . . 1882
May 4 1884
January 29 18S4
April 15 1886
September 26 .... 1 885
October 27 1885
March 7 1885
July 23 1885
April — 1886
October 30 1885
February li .... 1886
May 24 1886
March 2 1886
October 24 1885
March 6 1886
May 27 1885
November 19.... 1885
January 4 1886
September 21 1885
March 11 1S86
March 13 1886
November 9 1885
No date.
Octobers 1883
December 10. . . . 1883
June 2 1884
December 16.... 1884
July 18 1885
July 12 1885
April ic 1886
August 14 1884
May 18 1886
August 12 1885
December 6 1885
July 17 1884
January 26 1886
"December 8 1885
September 17. . . .1885
September — . . . .1885
May 17 1886
December 21 1885
May 27 1886
July 15 1885
January il 1886
April ID 1886
December 18 1885
3IO
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
AT REST.
NO. OF
LODGE
lOI
1 06
IIO
no
IIO
"5
116
125
128
128
133
133
135
135
137
137
140
142
145
146
146
147
151
157
157
164
168
168
170
171
176
177
177
178
181
185
194
194
203
209a
209a
209a
213
215
216
216
216
218
218
219
NAME.
T. D. Belcher...
Geo. Policy
W. J. Palmer...
Alfred Hill
Wm. Gerald ....
Simeon Deane. . .
John Johnson. . .
Jas. T. Lackey. .
L. H. Stiles
S. J. Dickson. . .
F. E. Williams. .
John Sanders. . .
Wn. Jermyn ....
John R. Mitchell.
Geo. McElvary. .
W. F. Livingston
Robt. Murray. . .
T. W. Michael.
J. M. Casselman.
John brown
E. Jones
A. K. Aylesworth
D. Turner
John W. Walden
F. A. Cameron. .
Hy. Matt
David McKee. . .
Jno Mylchreest. .
Jas. Gilmore. . . .
Thos. Joslin ....
Wm. A. Fowler.
Jas. Bishop
C. Leggo
E. Phillips
F.E.Tye
J- E. Deacon.. . .
D. Ledingham. . .
J. E. Durham . . .
E. H. Coryell...
Robt. Carter. . . .
Chas. Hammond
L. G. Jolliffe....
Geo' Taylor
W. M. Sloan....
Wm. Delong.. . .
E. Rowcliffe
R. A. Hartley...
T. M. Holmes...
T. H. Newmarsh
Thos. Patterson.
W. McKay
April 12 1886
October 17 1885
July 9 1885
July 20 1885
March 5 1886
November 29 ... . 1885
January 12 1886
January 25 1886
OctoberiS 1885
November 28 ... . 1885
June 7 1886
May 16 1886
May 23 1886
January 14 1 886
July 10 1885
February 6 18S5
July 20 1886
November 23 ... . 1885
March 16. 1886
January 14 1886
March 15 1S86
May 9 1886
March 28 1885
July II 1885
November 6.... 1885
April 5 1886
March 4 1886
April 23 1886
May 23 1886
July 20 1886
No date.
May 1885
January 27 1886
May 9 1886
October 3 1885
March 12 1885
June 8 1885
July 6 1885
August 24 1885
September 7.... 1885
April 9 1886
February 22 .... 1 886
April 3 1886
September 19.. . 1885
June 15 18S6
January 16 1885
October 28 1885
February 20 1 885
June 8 1885
September 17.... 1885
January 10 1886
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
AT REST.
311
NO. OF
LODGE
220
220
220
220
221
222
227
225
230
230
230
231
239
242
243
245
245
247
250
253
254
264
264
267
271
271
280
281
291
296
302
304
312
312
314
3r6
318
319
320
321
322
326
331
341
357
359
366
368
368
Geo. Sharp
A. J. Wells
A. N. Crosby .. . .
Fred. Beaver
John C. Lampman
John A. Aunger . .
John A. Butterfield
Jno Sutherland.. .
R. A. Hartley
D. S. McDonald..
D. Holmes
E. C. Barber
J. J. Burrows. . . .
Jas. Donnely
Edwin James....
Reuben Fields. . . .
Chas. F. Bell
O. Ingalls
R. Lancaster
Geo. H. Clayton. .
Wm. Mclntyre. . .
John Bigham ....
Gaspin Rosli
Jas. McKillickan.
VVm. Rooney
Geo. Webb
Jas. S. McCulloch.
C. P. Elder
Francis Bartlett..
Robt. Ramsay. . . .
G. M. Briggs
L. E. Badgley ....
David Turnbull . .
W. W. Wilson....
Jas. S. Hayward. .
Robt. Murray
W. R. Johnston . .
John Calder
Alex. Webster. . . .
Edward E. Steele.
Jas. L. Holmes. ..
W. H. McDonald
E. Monck
John P Taylor. ..
Thos. Wilson ....
D. A. McLean....
Edmund Davis . . .
Alex. McLean ....
Thos. Campbell. . .
B. Bell
L Ritchie
July 19
December 16.
November 10
April 29
June 14
August 22...
July 26
August 7
October 28.. .
September 6.
^lay 4
July 16
May 2
November 17 .
May 9
October 14.. .
January 31 . . .
July 20
"August 4
August 16 . . .
March 29....
April 16
Jannary 20. . .
January 14. . .
"October 30.. .
June I
August
November.. . .
December 31.
January 4. .. .
"May 8
December 14.
November 8.
January 10...
April 23
June 15
November 20.
August 9 . . . .
February 5 . . .
January 4.. . .
July 23
September. . .
June 13
April I
June 27
January 17. . .
June i6
May 26
September. . .
July 23
November 20 .
8S5
885
885
886
886
885
885
003
884
8S5
885
885
885
886
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885
885
886
886
886
885
886
886
886
885
885
886
886
885
885
886
886
886
886
312
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
AT REST.
NO. OF
LODGE
370 Hy. Mott
376 Francis Brown, . ..
378 John Evans
John T. Dinsmore
394 E. Lafaive
595 W. J. S. Holwell.
397 John Hewer
400 Wm. Street
407 W. F. McRae
4c8 Robt. Ramsay. . ..
409 Robt. Ramsay. . . .
April 6
No date.
November 3 .
February 4 . . .
July 17
December 25.
October 15...
April 27
April 22
January 4 . . . •
January 4. . . .
,1886
[885
[885
1886
1886
1886
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5S86. 313
314
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 315
3i6
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886
317
SYNOPSIS OF THE RETURNS OF LODGES.
For the Year Ending 24th June y 1886.
6
2 1
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4
7
10
3
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5
9
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6
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2
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5
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12
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127
222
57
60
86
87
97
108
184
67
128
133
158
34
48
91
53
195
42
32
58
60
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16..
17..
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23..
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25..
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27..
28..
29..
30..
31 •
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63
103
38
44
25
84
51
35
238
64
107
94
108
76
80
95
59
36
71
50
40
74
31
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34- •
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36..
2
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2
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38 .
39- •
40..
41..
42..
43--
44..
45-.
46..
47- •
48..
50..
52..
54- •
55-.
56..
57--
12
8
3
20
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2
3
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6
14
4
5
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3i8
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA,
Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the year ending 24th June, 1886.
Continued.
6
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6
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2
9
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8
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196
95
49
70
41
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75 ••
76..
77-.
78..
79- •
80
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80
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59
132
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88
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 58S6.
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Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the year ending 24th June, li
Continued.
6
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320
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Synopsis of the Returns of Lodges for the year ending 24th June, 1886.
Continued.
6
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886.
321
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 325
RECAPITULATION
OF THE RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 24TH JUNE,
1886, AS FAR AS HEARD FROM.
Lodges Organized and affiliated 417
Extinct 17
Ceded to Grand Lodge of Quebec 38
" " " Manitoba 5
Number on Roll 357
Represented in Grand Lodge 286
iations Reported 1308
Passings " 1218
Raisings " 1115
Joinings " 395
Restorations " 141
Resignations '* 716
Deaths " , 212
Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues 645
" for Unmasonic Conduct 11
Expulsions None.
Members in Good Standing 19256
Init
Gross receipts for the year ending 31st May, 1886. $16,482 09
Assets of Grand Lodge as per Grand Treasurer's
Statement, 31st May, 1886 68,959 94
326 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
LIST OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1886-87.
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL.B., Collingwood, Grand Master.
R. " " R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Kingston, Deputy Grand Master.
' Robt. M. Stuart, Dresden, D. D. G. M.
' John Sinclair, Petrolia, *'
' Luke Slater, St. Thomas, "
■' Chris. McLellan, Stratford, "
•' J. F. H. Gunn, Walkerton, "
' J. C. Hegler, Ingersoll, "
" T. P. Smtth, Flora,
' W. Kerns, Burlington, "
♦ H. S. Broughton, Bradford, "
' T. L. M. Tipton, Dunnville, "
" J. Ross Robertson, Toronto, "
" Robert McGaw, Oshawa, "
" James TuUoch, Stirling, "
" Frederick Welch, Kingston, "
" A. L. Riddel, Brockville, "
" James H. Burritt, Pembroke, *'
" A. W. Thompson, Port Arthur, "
" J. E. D'Avignon, Windsor, Grand S. Warden.
" W. J. Simpson, Brockville, " J. "
" Rev. C. L. Worrell, Morrisburg, Grand Chaplain.
" E. Mitchell, Hamilton, Grand Treasurer.
" G. J. Bennett, Parkdale, Grand Registrar.
" J. J. Mason, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
" Colin W. Postlethwaite, Toronto, Grand Senior Deacon.
" Le F. A. Maingy, Ottawa, " Junior "
" Wm. H. Ponton, Belleville, Grand Supt. of Works.
" John Kerr, Ingersoll, Grand Director of Ceremonies.
" Richard E. Gallagher, Hamilton, Assistant Grand Secretary.
" Herbert C. Simpson, London, " " Dir. of Cer«
" Henry J. Wilkinson, Kingston, Grand Sword Bearer.
" Arthur W. Carkeek, Toronto, Grand Organist.
" Levi Secord, M. D., Brantford, Assistant Grand Organist.
■' Alex. Stewart, Brockville, Grand Pursuivant.
" Wm. B. Doherty, St. Thomas, ~1
" Ichabod Baker, Stratford,
■' Edward H. Thompson, Niagara.
•' Frank B. Gregory, Collingwood,
■' James Scott, Wallaceburgh,
•' John M. Hart, Cannington,
' Walter Paterson, Jr., Peterboro',
" John Tindale, Fergus,
■' Richard Nokes, Southampton,
■' Alva Trusler, Camlachie,
" John J. Buckley, Penetanguishene,
" David T. Ferguson, Rat Portage, J
•' John Grant, Brockville, Grand Tyler.
- Grand Stewards.
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BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES— 1886-87.
PRESIDENT :
R. W. Bro. R. T, Walkem, Q. C, Deputy Grand Master Kingston.
VICE-PRESIDENT
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, P. G. S. W.
. . .Owen Sound.
R. W.
(by virtue of OFFICE.)
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL.B., Grand Master. .Collingwood.
" •' A. A. Stevenson, Past Grand Master Montreal.
St. C^arines.
Ottawa.
Toronto.
Kingston.
London.
Barrie.
Preston.
Hamilton.
Jas. Seymour.
Hon. T.White, M. P.,
J. K. Kerr, Q. C.,
J. A. Henderson, Q.C
Jas. Moffat,
Daniel Spry,
Otto Klotz,
Hugh Murray,
R.T. Walkem, Q.C., Deputy Grand Master, Kingston.
Robt. M. Stuart, D. D. G. M Dresden.
John Sinclair, "
Luke Slater, "
Cristopher McLellan, "
J. F. H. Gunn, "
J. C. Hegler, "
T. P. Smith, "
Wm. Kerns, "
H. S. Broughton, "
T. L. M. Tipton, "
J. Ross Robertson, "
Robt. McCaw, "
James Tulloch, "
Frederick Welch, *'
A. L. Riddel, "
Jas. H. Burritt, "
A.W.Thompson, "
J. E. D'Avignon, Grand Senior Warden.
. Petrolia.
.St. Thomas.
. Stratford.
. Walkerton.
. Ingersoll.
.Elora.
. Burlington.
. Bradford.
.Dunnville.
. Toronto.
. Oshawa.
.Stirling.
. Kingston.
. Brockville.
. Pembroke.
.Port Arthur.
, . Windsor.
W. J. Simpson, Grand Junior Warden Brockville.
328 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
ELECTED BY GRAND LODGE.
R. W. Bro. David McLellan, P. G. S. W Hamilton.
" " Donald Ross, P. D. D. G, M Picton.
*' " L. H. Henderson, " Belleville.
" *' Henry Macpherson, P. G. S. W Owen Sound.
" " J. G. Burns, P. D. D. G. M Toronto.
" " Thos. Sargant, " "
" " R. B. Hungerlord, " London.
" J. S. Dewar, P. G. J. W
" " J. H. Widdifield, M. D., P. D. D. G. M Newmarket.
" *' Robt. Hendry, Jr. " Kingston.
APPOINTED BY THE GRAND MASTER.
R. W. Bro. E. H. Long, P. G. R Waterford.
" Edwin Plant, P. G. S. W Ottawa.
" F. C. Martin, P. G. R Woodstock.
" R. Radclifte, P. D. D. G. M Goderich.
" F. J. Menet, " Toronto.
" 'Allan McLean, P. G. S. W Kingston.
" D. H. Martyn, M. D., P. D. D. G. M Kincardine.
" E. H. D. Hall, " Peterborough
" John Creasor, Q. C., " Owen Sound.
" James Reynolds, " Brockville.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 329
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES, 1886-87.
SUB-COMMITTEES.
AUDIT AND FINANCE.
R. W. Bro. T. Sargant, Chairman ; R. W. Bro. Allen McLean, R. W.
Bro. R. B. Hungerford, R. W. Bro. F. Welch, R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdi-
field, R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, R. \V. Bro. H. S. Broughton, R. W. Bro.
F, C. Martin.
BENEVOLENCE.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, R. W.
Bro. David McLellan, R. W. Bro. E. H. Long, R. W. Bro. J. G. Burns,
R. W. Bro. John Sinclair, R. W. Bro. Luke Slater, R. W. Bro. J. E.
D 'Avignon.
CONDITION OF MASONRY.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, R. W.
Bro. W. J. Simpson, R. W. Bro. James Reynolds, R. W. Bro. E. Plant,
R. W. Bro. James TuUoch, R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar.
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. D. Spry, M. W.
Bro. D. H. Martyn, R. W. Bro. R. Radclifte, R. W. Bro. John Creasor,
R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler, R. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, R. W. Bro.
E. H. D. Hall.
JURISPRUDENCE.
R. W. Bro. Hy. Macpherson, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. J. A. Henderson,
M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, R. W. Bro.
T. L. M. Tipton, R. W. Bro. R. M. Stuart, R. W. Bro. C. McLellan,
R. W. Bro. Robt. McCaw.
WARRANTS.
R. W. Bro. Donald Ross, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. James Seymour,
R. W. Bro. A. L. Riddel, R. W. Bro. W. Kerns, R. W. Bro. R. Hendry,
Jr., R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, R. W. Bro. A. W. Thompson.
330
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE GRAND LODGE
OF CANADA.
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM,
England R. W. Bro. The Rt. Hon. Lord de Tably.
Ireland " " Humphrey Minchin, Dublin.
Scotland " " Lindsay Mackersy, Edinburgh.
IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
British Columbia R. W. Bro. Wm. Dalby, Victoria.
Manitoba M. \V. " Rev. Samuel P. Matheson, Winnipeg
New Brunswick " " John F. Ellis, St. John.
Nova Scotia W. " Andrew K. McKinlay, Halifax.
Prince Edward Island M. W. " Hon. John Yeo, Port Hill.
Quebec R. W. " Alexander Murray, Montreal.
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Alabama W. Bro. Geo. F. Moore, Montgomery.
Arizona R. " Benjamin Titus, Tombstone.
Arkansas " " Raphael M Johnson, Ft. Smith,
California M. " W, Caldwell Belcher, Marysville.
Colorado " " Byron L. Carr, Longmont.
Connecticut " William Knox, Hartford.
Dakota R. *' John Davidson, Bismark.
Delaware M. " Jos. W. H. Watson, Newport.
District of Columbia R. " Joseph H. Jochum, Washington,
Florida " " DeWitt C. Dawkins, Jacksonville
Georgia " " Jas. A. Gray, Atlanta.
Idaho " " B. M. Davis, Silver City.
Illinois " " Wiley M. Egan, Chicago.
Indian Territory " John Rennie, Savanna.
Indiana M. " Robt. Van. Valzah, Terra Haute.
Iowa " " Theodore S. Parvin, Cedar Rapids
Kansas R. " E. T. Carr, Leavenworth.
Kentucky " " Jas. W. Hopper, Lebanon.
Lousiana " " J. C. Batchelor, M.D., N. Orleans.
Maine M. " David Cargill, East Livermore.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 331
Maryland R. W. Bro. Woodward Abrahams, 'Baltimore.
Michigan M. " John W. Finch, Adrian.
Minnesota " " Edward W. Durant, Stillwater.
Mississippi R. " W. G. Paxton, Vicksburg.
Missouri M. *' Xenophon Ryland, Lexington.
Montana " Joseph A. Hyde, Butte City.
Nebraska M. " Robt. C. Gordon, Grand Island.
Nevada R. " Samuel W. Chubbuck, Gold Hill.
New Hampshire M. " Andrew Bunton, Manchester.
New Jersey '* " Henry R. Cannon, Elizabeth.
New Mexico R. '' Simon B. Newcomb, Mesilla.
New York " Sydney F. Walker, New York.
North Carolina M. " Geo. W. Blunt, Wilson.
Ohio " " Chas. A. Woodward, Cleveland.
Oregon : . . . . R. " Donald McKay, Portland.
Pennsylvania '■ " Samuel C. Perkins, Philadelphia.
Rhode Island M. " Ariel Ballou, Woonsocket.
South Carolina " A. Doty, jr., Charleston.
Tennessee M. " Elihu Edmunson, Pulaski.
Texas " " Philip C. Tucker, Galveston.
Utah R. " Alex. Topence, Corinne.
Vermont •. .M. " Levant M. Read, Bellow's Falls.
Virginia R. " Rev. G.W. Dame, D.D., Danville
Washington Territory M, " John P. Jordan, Seattle.
West Virginia R. " W. H. Freeman, Clarksburg.
Wisconsin " " Charles Kahn, Milwaukee.
Wyoming " " James E. Gates, Laramie City.
IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
Brazil Bro. Franc de Paula Romas.
Central America " L. Montafar.
Chili " A. M. Medina.
Greece M. W. " H. I. H. Prince Rhodocanakis.
Italy " Francisco de Luca.
Mexico '* Louis Guapil.
New Grenada " J. M. Samper Angiano.
Now South Wales M. W. " Hon. J . S. Farnell.
Peru " Gustavo Lama.
Portugal " Joas Caetano D'Almeida.
Saint Domingo . " Jacinto de Castro.
Uruguay " Belisario Conrado.
Venezuela ** Antonio M. Mollejas.
Victoria R. W. " Edwin Parnell.
I
332
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN THE GRAND LODGE OF
CANADA.
FOR THE UNITED KINGDON.
England R. W. Bro. Rt. Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald,
K. C. B.
Ireland " " Kivas Tully, Toronto.
Scotland " " Hugh A. Mackay, Berlin.
FOR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
British Columbia R. W. Bro. JohnCreasor, Q C, Owen Sound..
Manitoba " " rE. Irving, Q. C, Hamilton.
New Brunswick V. W. " Hon.T. B. Pardee, Q.C., ".Toronto..
Nova Scotia R. W. " G. J. Waugh, Stratford.
Prince Edward Island M. M. " Hugh Murray, Hamilton.
Quebec R. W. " Robt. McKay, St. Thomas.
FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Alabama R. W. Bro. S. B. Harman, Toronto.
Arizona " " R. Hendry, Jr,, Kingston.
Arkansas " " A. J. Cambie, Ottawa.
California " " E. Mitchell, Hamilton.
Colorada " " F. J. Menet, Toronto.
Connecticut M. W. " A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
Dakota R. W. " J. G. Burns, Toronto.
Delaware " *' J. B. Trayes, Port Hope.
District of Columbia M. W. *' Henry Robertson, CoUingwood..
Florida.. R. W. " J. J. Mason, Hamilton.
Georgia " " David McLellan, Hamilton.
Idaho M. W. " James Moftat, London,
Illinois R. W. " David McLellan, Hamilton.
Indian Territory " «' E. H. D. Hall, Peterborough.
Indiana M. W. " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
Iowa ; R. W. " J. J. Mason, Hamilton.
Kansas " " J. J. Mason, Hamilton.
Kentucky M. W. " Daniel Spry, Barrie.
Louisiana R. W. " Geo. S. Birrell, London.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 333
Maine R. W. Bro. John W. Murton, Hamilton.
Maryland " " Hy. Macpherson, Owen Sound.
Michigan " " Hugh A. Mackay, Berlin.
Minnesota M. W. " A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
Mississippi " " James Seymour, St. Catharines.
Missouri " " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
Montana R. W. '• J. M. Gibson, Hamilton.
Nebraska V. W. " C. W. Brown, Toronto.
Nevada M. W. " Hon. Thos. White, Montreal.
New Hampshire " " J. A. Henderson, Q.C., Kingston.
New Jersey " " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
New Mexico R. W. " P. J. Brown, IngersoU.
New York M. W. " J A. Henderson, Q-C, Kingston.
North Carolina R. W. " L. H. Henderson, Belleville.
Ohio " " L. G. Jarvis, London.
Oregon " " CD. Macdonnell, Peterborough.
Pennsylvania M. W. " James Moffat, London.
Rhode Island V. W. " Robt. Lewis, London.
South Carolina R. W. " T. C. Macnabb, Chatham.
Tennesee " " S. B. Harman, Toronto.
Texas M. W. " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
Utah " " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
Vermont R. VV. " A. J. Cambie, Ottawa.
Virginia " " J. Ross Robertson, Toronto.
Washington Territory M. W. " Otto Klotz, Preston.
West Virginia R. W. " J. E. Harding, Stratford.
Wisconsin " " Thos. Sargant, Toronto.
Wyoming " " R. P. Stephens, Toronto.
FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.
Brazil M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
Chili R. W. " Rev.V.Clementi,B.A.,Peterboro'.
Colon and Isle of Cuba " " G. H. F. Dartnell, Whitby.
Greece M. W. " Daniel Spry, Barrie.
New South Wales " " Daniel Spry, Barrie.
Peru R. W. " R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Kingston.
St. Domingo M. W. •' Otto Klotz, Preston.
United States of Colombia. R. W. " John Walsh, Ottawa.
Uruguay " " Hy. Macpherson, Owen Sound.
Victoria " '• Wm. Gibson, Beamsville.
334
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN NORTH AMERICA.
WITH NAMES AND RESIDENCES OF THE GRAND SECRETARIES.
STATE OR PROVINCE.
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia. . . .
California
Canada
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indian Territory. . . .
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana.
Maine
Manitoba
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnessota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
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New Brunswick
New Hampshire
New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
Prince Edward Island.
Quebec
Rhode Island
GRAND SECRETARY.
Daniel Sayre
G.J. Roskruge
Fay Hempstead
Edward C. Neufelder
Alexander G. Abell
J. J. Mason
Edward C. Parnielee
[oseph K. Wheeler
Charles T. McCoy
William S. Hayes
William R. Singleton
DeWitt C. Dawkins
A. M. Wolihin
James H. Wickersham ....
Loyal L. Munn
J. S. Murrow
William H . Smy the
T. S. Parvin
John H. Brown
Hiram Bassett
James C. Batchelor, M. D.
Ira Berry
W. G. Scott
Jacob H. Medairy
S. D. Nickerson
William P. Innes
A. T. C. Pierson
J. L. Power.. . .
Rev. J. D. Vincil, D. D...
Cornelius Hedges
William R. Bowen
[ohn D. Hammond
Edwin J. Wetmore
G, P. Cleaves
Joseph H. Hough
A. A. Keen
E. M. L.Ehlers.'
Donald W. Bain ,
Benjamin Curren, D.C. L.
John D. Caldwell
F. J. Babcock
Michael Nisbet
B. Wilson Higgs
John H. Isaacson
Edwin Baker
RESIDENCE.
Montgomery.
Tuscon.
Little Rock.
Victoria.
San Francisco.
Hamilton.
Georgetown.
Hartford.
Aberdeen.
Wilmington.
Washington.
Jacksonville.
Macon.
Silver City.
Freeport.
Atoka.
Indianapolis.
Cedar Rapids.
W'yandotte.
Millersburg.
New Orleans.
Portland.
Winnipeg.
Baltimore.
Boston.
Grand Rapids.
St. Paul.
Jackson.
St. Louis.
Helena.
Omaha.
Carson.
St. John,
Concord.
Trenton.
Las Vegas.
New York.
Raleigh.
Halifax.
Cincinnati.
Salem.
Philadelphia.
Charlottetown.
Montreal.
Providence.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 335
LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN NORTH AMERICA.
WITH NAMES AND PESIDENCES OF THE GRAND SECRETARIES.
( Continued. )
STATE OR PROVINCE.
GRAND SECRETARY.
RESIDENCE.
South Carolina
Tennessee
Charles Inglesby
John Frizzell
Charleston.
Nashville.
Texas
T. W. Hudson
Christopher Diehl
Houston.
Utah
Salt Lake City.
Bellows Falls.
Levant M. Read . .
W. B. Isaacs
Thomas ^L Reed
Virginia
Washington Territory. . .
Richmond.
Olympia.
Wheeling.
Milwaukee.
John W. Laflin
E. P. Snow
Wyoming
Cheyenne.
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336 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1886.
Annual Communication, where held 19
" " next place of meeting 226
Accounts, Grand Secretary 239
*' " Treasurer 244
Addresses of Welcome to the Grand Master 45
Address of Grand Master 47
" " " Report of Board on 232
Audit and Finance, Report of Board on no
Appointment of Grand Officers 236
" Members of Board of General Purposes 235
Benevolence, Report of Board on 115
Board of General Purposes, Election of 235
" " " List of Members of 327
Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on 138
Credentials, Committee on 28
Committee on Ritual 236
Committee on Presentation to M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray 236
District Deputy Grand Masters, Nomination of 235
Deaths 308
Grand Lodge : —
Special Communication, Smith's Falls 3
" " Marmora 10
" " Jarvis 13
Annual " Officers present 19
" " Members present 28
" " Officers elected 234
" " Officers appointed 236
Grievances and Appeals, Report of Board on 131
Grand Representatives, List of 330
Grand Lodges, List of 334
Grand Officers, List of 326
In Memoriam Pages 313
Jurisprudence, Report of Board on 227
Lodges Represented at Annual Communication 28
Lodges, List of 275
" "by Districts 288
Notices of Motion : —
I. By M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, — That the following words be
added to Section 34 of the Book of Constitution, namely :
** A proposed amendment, of which notice has been given,
may be amended by Grand Lodge, and a motion to that
effect will be in order without further notice." 237
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 337
2 By R. W. Bro. D. H. Martyn.-That Section 8 " of Grand ^^
Lodge," in the Book of Constitution, be struck out 237 ^^^
. By W. Bro. John Kent,-That the words, " may delegate
' any Master or Past Master entitled to a seat in Grand
Lodge," in Clause 8 of the Book of Constitution, be struck
out, and the following inserted instead, "any other Past
Master of such Lodge entitled to a seat in Grand Lodge. .. 237
. By W Bro. H. F. Holland,-That St. John's Lodge, No.
17 Cobourg, Colborne Lodge, No. 91. Colborne, Grafton
Lodge No. 308, Grafton, ahd Excelsior Lodge, No. 353.
Colborne, be taken from the Prince Edward District and ^
added to the Ontario District ^37
c By W Bro. F. C. Lightfoot.-That the territory taken from
Ottawa District by the vote of Grand Lodge, which adopted
the report of the Committee on the re-distribution of Dis-
tricts, and given to St. Lawrence District, be restored to the ^^
former
6 By R. W. Bro. E. H. D. Hall,-That Section 78 of the
book of Constitution be amended to read as follows :-
" The Board of General Purposes shall consist of the Grand
Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the District Deputy
Grand Master of each District, the Grand Wardens, and
twenty other members, of whom each District shall dect
one and the balance shall be elected by Grand Lodge 238
7 By R W Bro. E. H. D. Hall,-That the motions directing
the payment oi the expenses of the members of the Board of
General Purposes, and other Grand Lodge Officers-except
the Grand Secretary-be rescinded, and that in future, none
of the funds of Grand Lodge be expended for this purpose. 238
8 By V W Bro. T. A. Wills,— That a clause be added to the
Constitution, a; follows:-" No Lodge shall permit to be
used in any room used by them for either hall, Lodge-room,
or at the refreshment table, wines or spirits or other intoxi-
. ,. 238
eating liquors
Report of D. D. G. Master, St Clair District °5
14 •' " London " '
Wilson " 74
Huron " ^6
., .> " Wellington " ^8
,, i« " Hamilton " ^^
..82
I. '• " Jsiagara
Toronto
92
Georgian "' "^
Ontario
97
P. Edward " 99
338 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Report of D. D. G. Master, St. Lawrence District io6
" " " Ottawa " loS
Reports of Board of General Purposes on : —
Audit and Finance no
Benevolence 115
Jurisprudence 227
Grievances and Appeals 131
Warrants 109
Grand Master's Address 232
Condition of Masonry 138
Report of Committee on Revision of the Constitution 14S
Report of Committee on Re-distribution of Districts 203
Report of Scrutineers of Ballot 234
Report of Committee on Credentials 28, 226
Resolutions : —
To confirm Minutes of Annual Communication, 1885 44
To confirm Special Communications, 1885 44
To refer Address of G. M. to Board of General Purposes 65
To receive and adopt Report of the Board on Address 234
That the Reports of the D. D. G. M.'s be received and con-
sidered as read, and referred to the Board 65
To receive and adopt Report on Warrants no
To receive Report on Audit and Finance 114
To adopt Report on Audit and Finance n4
To receive and adopt Report on Benevolence 131
To receive and adopt Report on Condition of Masonry 148
To receive and adopt Report on Jurisprudence 231
To receive and adopt Report on Grievances and Appeals 137
To amend Report on Grievances and Appeals 138
To receive and adopt Report of Committee on Re-distribution
of Districts 224
To transfer $S,ooo from the General Fund to the Fund of
Benevolence, current account 227
To receive and adopt Report of Committee on Credentials 227
That Section 115 (on page 46) ol th^ Constitution be amended
by adding the word "five" in the second line after the
word "twenty" and before the word dollars, making the sum
for initiation twenty five dollars (instead of twenty dollars)
as the minimum consideration for which a Lodge shall
make a Mason. Lost 224
That no Lodge shall permit to be used in any room used by them
for either hall, Lodge-room, or at the refreshment table,
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, WINDSOR, 5886. 339
wines or spirits or other intoxicating liquors. Ruled out of
order -^4
That Section 132 of the Constitution be amended by striking out
all after the word "remitted" in the second line. Lost 225
That Article 109 of the Constitution be amended by inserting
after the word "days" in the first line the words, "and
hours." 2^5
That the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the actual
travelling expenses (certified) of D. D G. M.'s shall be paid
out of the funds ot Grand Lodge. Lost 225
That whereas numerous complaints have been made that Lodges
have been guilty of infringement of jurisdiction by initiating
candidates whose residences were not within the limit of
such Lodges, respectively; and a want of harmony between
Lodges has resulted from such infringement,
And whereas, the Board of General Purposes in their " Report
on the Condition of Masonry" (G. L. P., 1884, page 134)
did respectfully report to Grand Lodge, that a heavier pen-
alty than merely a refund of the initiation fee be inflicted on
the Worshipful Master, who in the most flagrant manner
encroaches on the territory not his own.
And whereas. Grand Lodge by its adoption of that Report
approved of and confirmed that suggestion.
Be it therefore resolved that any wilful infringement of jurisdic-
tion of a lodge without proper dispensation, is absolutely
illegal and a gross Masonic offence.
That any Worshipful Master who takes action upon a petition
lor initiation into his Lodge from a person who resides out-
side of the jurisdiction of that Lodge, and who permits the
ballot to be taken upon such a petition, without having first
presented to him a dispensation from the Grand Master,
authorizing the reception and action upon such a petition,
shall upon being found guilty of that offence, be suspended
by the M. W. the Grand Master for the term of one year
from all Masonic rights, privileges and benefits. Lost 225
Thanking Oriental Lodge, No. 240, Detroit 231
Thanking the Windsor Lodges 237
To determine the place for holding the next Annual Communi-
cation 226
To present a testimonial to M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray 236
Restorations 305
Returns of Subordinate Lodges 275
Recapitulation 325
Scrutineers appointed 234
340
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Suspensions, U. M. C 299
Suspensions, N. P. D 299
Synopsis of Returns to Grand Lodge 317
Warrants, Report of Board on 109
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