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PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE  GRAND  LODGE 


OF 


Ancient,  Free  and  Accepted  Masons 

OF  CANADA,  IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  ONTARIO, 

AT 

SPECIAL    COMMUNICATIONS 

HELD    AT 

Meyersburg,  9th  September,  A.  L.  5891;   Amherstburg, 

11th  May,  A.  L.  5892;  Merritton,  11th  June, 

A.  L.  5892;  Owen  Sound,  17th  June, 

A.  L.  5892;  and  Ballaghknow, 

29th  June,  A.  L.  5892. 


ALSO    AT   THE 


I'hirty-geYenth   Annual   Communication 

HELD  AT  THE  CITY  OF  LONDON, 

ON    THE 

20th  and  21st  JULY,  A.D.   1892,  A.  L  ^892. 


ORDERS  TO   BE  READ  IX   AIX  LODGES  AND   PRESERVED. 


Toronto : 

HUNTER,  ROSE  &  CO.,  PRINTERS. 

1892. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA 

IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  ONTARIO. 


PROCEEDINGS 

At  an  Especial  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  A.  F.  &  A.  M., 
of  Canada,  held  at  Meyersburgh,  on  Wednesday,  9th  September,  A .  D. 
1891.  A.  L.  5891. 

PRESENT : 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilson,  D.  D.  G.  M as  Grand  Master. 

W.  Bro.  J.  Macoun,  M.D as  Deputy  Grand  Master. 

W.  Bro.  T.  H.Humphries as  Grand  Senior  Wardt  n. 

W.  Bro.  V.  G.Cornwall as  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

W.  Bro.  Rev.  J.  T.  Dowling as  Grard  Chaplain. 

Bro.  A.  M.  Hamilton as  Grand  Treasurer. 

Bro.  W.  Kemp as  Grand  Secretary. 

W.  Bro.  T.  G.  Smith as  Grand  Registrar. 

Bro.  J.  S.  Drewery as  Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

Bro.  P.  S.  Ewiug as  Grand  Junior  Deacon." 

Bro.  S.  S.  Brintnell as  Grand  Superinteridrnt'of  Works. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Smith as  Grand  Director  of  Ceremc  nit  s. 

Bro.  T.  Lloyd as  Assistant  Grand  Secretary. 

Bro.  J.  D.  Rutherford as  Grand  Organist. 

Bro.  W.  Baker as  Grand  Pursuivant. 

AS   ORAND   STEWARDS. 

Bro.  A.  E.  Bailey.  Bro.  L.  J.  Goheen.  Bro.  W.  Love. 

Bro.  I).  Elliott.  Bro.  W.  M.  Codling.  Bro.  C.  G.  Winsley. 

Bro.  G.  Vatidervoort.  Bro.  A.  Green.  Bro.  J.  DiDgman. 

Bro.  J.  Kerr. 

Bro.  J.  F.  Cryderman as  Grand  Tyler. 

together  with  brethren  from  the  following  lodges  :— Trent,  No.  38 ;  Stirling,  No.  69 ; 
Colborre,  No.  91 ;  Golden  Rule,  No.  1£6  ;  Franck,  No.  137  ;  Percy,  No.  161 :  Mystic' 
No.  278.  ' 

The  Grand  Lodge  was  opened  in  form  in  the  Public  Hall  at  1 .  p.  m. , 
by  the  Acting  Grand  Master,  who  stated  the  purpose  of  the  gather- 
ing, and  that  he  was  deputed  by  the  Grand  Master  to  act  in  his 
stead. 

The  brethren  formed  in  processioD,  headed  by  Campbellfo:  d  band, 
W.  Bro.  A.  B.  German  bearing  the  mallet,  \V.  Bro.  R.  P.  Hurlbut' 
Bros.  W.  Clark  and  W.  J.  Stanbury  bearing  a  cornucopia  with  corn,  and 
two  ewers  with  wine  and  oil,  and  marched  to  the  site  where  the  founda- 
tion of  the  church  was  being  laid,  when  they  were  met  by  the  pastor, 
Rev.  M.  E.  Wilson,  the  trustees  and  building  committee. 

After  the  officers  had  taken  their  places  on  the  platform,  the  Acting 
Grand  Master  gave  the  following  address  : — Rev.  Sir,  Ladies  and  Gen- 
tlemen of  Meyersburgh,  and  vicinity— At  the  urgent  request  of  the 
W.  Master  of  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  No.  126,  G.R.C.,  Campbellford,  and 
the  invitation  of  yourself,  Rev.  Sir,  and  those  associated  with  you  in 
this  work,  it  has  pleased  our  Grand  Master  to  order  us  to  appear  here 
to-day,  clothed  as  Masons,  for  the  purpose  of  discharging  a  duty  which 
is  peculi-  (W  acceptable  to  the  members  of  our  fraternity — that  of  lay- 
ing the  Inundation  stone  of  an  edifice  to  the  worship  of  the  G.  A.  O. 
T.  U.  ;  for  we  feel  that  however  humble  the  structure  may  be,  it  is  the 
dwelling  place  of  Him  who  is  "  the  Great  I  Am,  the  Alpha  and  Omega, 
the  First  and  the  Last,  the  Beginning  and  the  Ending."  I  am  sure  you 
join  with  us  in  sincere  regrets  that  he  who  so  worthily  occupies  the 


4  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

Grand  East  should  be  unable  to  be  present  with  us  to-day  to  perform 
this  ceremony. 

The  laying  of  a  corner-stone  is  full  of  significance  to  every  speculative 
Mason,  indeed,  I  may  say,  to  ever}7  Christian  ;  for  while  to  the  former 
it  recalls  to  mind  the  moment  when  the  foundation  of  his  Masonic 
character  was  laid  with  impressive  solemnity,  charging  him  to  build 
thereon  a  superstructure  that  would  be  perfect  and  honorable  and  stand 
the  test  of  the  Grand  Overseer's  square,  that  he  might  not  be  re- 
jected as  unfit  for  that  spiritual  building,  that  house  not  made  with 
hands  eternal  in  the  heavens.  To  the  latter  it  points  to  the  "  Church's 
own  foundation  ;  "  the  grand  corner-stone  of  our  Christian  temple — 
Christ,  our  Lord. 

One  of  the  strongest  instincts  of  our  human  nature  is  to  build.  Free- 
masonry carries  that  universal  instinct  farther  than  the  erection  of  a 
merely  earthly  edifice.  It  has  been  truly  observed  that  all  spiritual 
laws  are  but  the  continuation  of  some  well  known  natural  laws.  Thus, 
Freemasonry  is  but  the  spiritualization  of  operative  Masonry.  The 
implements  of  art  used  by  an  operative  Mason  are  employed  by  Free- 
masons to  teach  the  more  important  truths  of  morality.  Thus  the 
mallet,  square,  level  and  plumb-rule  which  have  been  presented  by  me 
to  the  Master  Architect,  convey  to  the  speculative  Mason  the  highest 
and  noblest  spiritual  teachings.  The  mallet,  morally  teaches  to  correct 
irregularities  and  reduce  man  to  a  proper  level ;  so  that  by  quiet  de- 
portment we  may  in  the  school  of  discipline  learn  to  be  content. 
What  the  mallet  is  to  the  workman,  enlightened  reason  is  to  the  pas- 
sions ;  it  curbs  ambition,  it  depresses  envy,  it  moderates  anger,  and  it 
encourages  good  dispositions ;  whence  arises  among  good  Masons  that 
comely  order — 

';  Which  nothing  earlhly  gives,  or  can  destroy 
The  soul's  calm  sunshine  and  the  heartfelt  joy." 

The  square  teaches  us  to  regulate  our  life  and  actions  by  the  Masonic 
rule  and  line,  and  to  connect  and  harmonize  our  conduct  by  the  princi- 
ples of  morality  and  virtue,  so  as  to  render  us  acceptable  to  the  Divine 
Being,  whence  all  goodness  emanates,  and  to  Whom  we  must  give  an 
undisguised  account  of  our  lives  and  actions. 

The  level  demonstrates  that  we  are  descended  from  the  sanre  stock, 
are  partakers  of  the  same  nature,  and  share  in  the  same  hope. 

The  infallible  plumb-rule  which,  like  Jacob's  ladder,  forms  a  line  of 
union  between  heaven  and  earth,  is  the  criterion  of  moral  rectitude  and 
truth.  It  teaches  us  that  to  walk  uprightly  and  with  humility  before 
God,  neither  turning  to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left  from  the  strict 
path  of  virtue,  is  a  duty  incumbent  upon  every  Mason. 

Illustrations  might  be  multiplied  indefinitely,  but  time  will  not  per- 
mit. 

Masonry  is  universal.  There  is  no  north,  no  south,  no  east,  nor  west 
in  Masonry.  It  is  bounded  by  no  geographical  landmarks.  The  sun 
never  sets  on  the  Masonic  jurisdiction.  Yet  it  has  conditions  which 
constitute  the  qualifications  those  must  possess  who  wish  to  become 
Masons.  These  are  "a  belief  in  God,  a  life  of  virtue,  an  unimpaired 
intellect,  to  be  of  mature  age,  and  free  born. " 

In  conclusion,  let  me  portray  to  you  what  we  consider  to  Be  the  ideal 
of  a  Freemason  :  "If  you  see  a  man  who  quietly  and  modestly  moves 
in  the  sphere  of  his  life,  who,  without  blemish,  fulfils  his  duties  as  a 
man,  a  subject,  a  husband,  a  father  ;  who  is  pious  without  hypocrisy, 
benevolent  without  ostentation,  and  aids  his  fellow-men  without  self- 
interest,  whose  heart  beats  warm  for  friendship,  whose  serene  mind  is 


SPECIAL   COMMUNICATION,    MEYERSBTJRGH,    5891.  5 

open  for  licensed  pleasures  ;  who,  in  vicissitude,  does  not  despair,  nor 
in  fortune  will  be  presumptuous,  and  who  will  be  resolute  in  the  hour 
of  danger  ;  the  man  who  is  free  from  superstition  and  free  from  infidel- 
ity ;  who  in  nature  sees  the  finger  of  the  eternal  Master ;  to  whom 
Faith,  Hope  and  Charity  are  not  mere  words  without  any  meaning. 
If  you,  ladies  and  gentlemen,  meet  such  a  man,  you  will  see  the  per- 
sonification of  brotherly  love,  relief  and  truth,  and  you  will  have 
found  the  ideal  of  a  Freemason." 

The  Acting  Grand  Chaplain,  W.  Bro.  Rev.  J.  T.  Dowling,  then  offered 
up  prayer. 

The  Acting  Grand  Superintendent  of  Works,  Bro.  S.  S.  Brintnell, 
then  read  the  following  scroll : 

3n  tbe  name  ano  bp.  the  favor  of  tbe  Glorious  architect  of 
Ibeaven  ano  Eartb, 

Ox  the  9tii  day  of  September,  A.D.  1891, 

And  of  the  era  of  Freemasor.ry,  A.  L.  5891,  and  in  the  fifty-fifth  year  of  the  reign  of 
our  Gracious  Sovereign 

Victoria, 

Queen  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,    Empress  of   India  and   Dependencies  in  Asia, 

Europe  and  Africa,  Dominion  of  Canada,  Australia,  etc. 

His  Excellency  LORD  STANLEY  OF  PRESTON,  Governor-General  of  the  Dominion 

of  Canada, 

The  Hon.  SIR  ALEX.  CAMPBELL,  Lieutenant-Governor  of  the  Province  of  Ontario. 

The  Hon.  J.  J.  C.  ABBOTT,  Prime  Minister  of  Canada, 

The  Hon.  OLIVER  MOWAT,  Premier  of  Ontario. 

F.  MACOUN,  Esq.,  Reeve  of  the  Townthip  of  Seymour. 

REV.  WM.  BUCHANAN,  Chairman  of  the  District. 

BEV.  M.  E.  WILSON.  Methodist  Minister  at  Norham. 

BRO.  A.  H.  SMITH,  Esq.,  Architect,  Norham. 

M.W.  Bro.  J.  ROSS  ROBERTSON,  Esq.,  Grand  Master  of  Canada. 

Zbc  Comer  Stone 

of  this  Methodist  Church 

was  laid  by  R.W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wikon,  D.D.G.M.,  Prince  Edward  District,  assisted  by 

an  especial  Grand  Lodge  of  Freemasons  of  Canada  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  Acting  Grand  Treasurer  then  deposited  the  jar  containing  the  coins 
and  other  records  of  Canada  in  the  cavity  of  the  stone. 

The  pastor  of  the  church,  Rev.  M.  E.  Wilson,  then  presented  the 
Acting  Grand  Master  with  a  solid  silver  trowel,  bearing  the  following 
inscription  : — Presented  to  R.W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilson,  D.  D.  G.  M.  of 
the  Prince  Edward  District,  by  the  trustees  of  the  church,  on  the  oc- 
casion of  his  laying  the  corner  stone  of  the  new  Methodist  church,  at 
Meyersburgh,  on  9th  Sept.,  A.D.  1891. 

The  Acting  Grand  Master  having  made  a  suitable  reply,  the  ceremony 
was  proceeded  with.  The  stone  was  then  lowered  by  three  regular 
stops,  after  which  the  Grand  Junior  and  Senior  Wardens,  and  the 
Deputy  Grand  Master,  applied  the  instrument  of  their  office  to  the  stone, 
and  it  was  ascertained  that  the  Craftsmen  had  done  their  duty.  The 
Acting  Grand  Master  then  said  :  "Having  full  confidence,  my  Right 
Worshipful  Brethren,  in  your  skill  in  a  royal  art,  it  simply  remains  for 
me  to  finish  the  work."  Three  knocks  were  then  given  on  the  stone 
with  the  gavel.  "  Well  made,  well  proved,  truly  laid,  true  and  trusty, 
and  may  this  undertaking  be  completed  by  the  Craftsmen  according  to 
the  grand  plan,  in  peace,  harmony  and  brotherly  love." 


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GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 


^  The  procession  was  then  reformed  and  returned  to  the  hall  where 
Grand  Lodge  was  duly  closed  in  form. 
Attest  : 


Grand  Secretary. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA, 

IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  ONTARIO. 

PROCEEDINGS 
At  an  Especial  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  A.  F.  and  A.  M. 
of  Canada,  held  at  the  Village  of  Amherstburg,  on  the  11th  day  oj 
May,  A.D.  1892,  A.L.  5892. 

PRESENT : 

R.W.  Bro.  B.  Paine,  D.D.G.M as  Grand  Master. 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  C.  Macnabb as  Deputy  Grand  Master. 

W.  Bro.  G.  T.  Florey as  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

W.  Bro.  G.  D.  Adams as  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Patten as  Grand  Chaplain, 

W.  Bro.  G.  A.  Goodman as  Grand  Treasurer. 

W.  Bro.  J.  R.  Park as  Grand  Registrar. 

Bro.  Jas  McCormick as  Grand  Secretary. 

V.  W.  Bro.  T.  Burnie as  Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

Bro.  W.  Borrowman as  Grand  Junior  Deacon. 

V.W.  Bro.  G.  Middleditch  as  Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies. 

W.  Bro.  C.  Wigle  as  Asst.  Grand  Dir.  of  Ceremonies. 

Bro.  A.  Long as  Grand  Sword  Bearer. 

V.W.  Bro.  C.  W.  Thomas as  Grand  Organist. 

W.  Bro.  A.  N.  Pettit as  Grand  Pursuivant. 

As  Grand  Stewards  : 
W.  Bro.  W.  Weir.  Bro.  George  Irwin.  Bro.  G.  R.  White. 

Bro.  F.  tirooks.  Bro.  T.  B.  Scott.  Bro.  M.  Barrett. 

W.  Bro.  W.  T.  Wilkinson.  Bro.  F.  M.  Falls.  Bro.  C.  F.  Honor. 

Bro.  R.  R.  Brett. 

W.  Bro.  P.  H.  Ridley as  Grand  Tyler. 

A  constitutional  number  of  lodges  being  represented,  the  Grand  Lodge 
was  opened  in  form,  at  11  o'clock  a.m.,  in  the  Masonic  Hall,  by  R.W. 
Bro.  B.  Paine,  D.D.G.M.,  acting  for  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master,  who 
announced  that  this  special  Communication  of  Grand  Lodge  had  been 
summoned  for  the  purpose  of  laying  the  corner  stone  of  the  new 
Methodist  church,  at  the  corner  of  Richmond  and  Bathurst -streets, 
Amherstburg. 

The  brethren  formed  in  procession,  headed  by  the  Amherstburg 
band,  Bros.  T.  Robinson,  R.  S.  McDonald  and  J.  R.  Donnelly,  bearing 
the  vessels  containing  the  corn,  wine  and  oil,  and  marched  to  the  site 
of  the  building,  where  the  stone  was  laid  in  the  presence  of  a  large 
assemblage,  according  to  the  usual  ceremonies. 

R.W.  Bro.  B.  Paine  was  presented  with  a  silver  trowel,  suitably 
inscribed,  by  the  Rev.  W.  H.  Gane,  on  behalf  of  the  trustees  of  the 
church. 

After  the  ceremony,  the  procession  reformed  and  marched  to  the  hall 
where  Grand  Lodge  was  closed  in  form. 
Attest : 


Grand  Secretary. 


GHAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

IN  THE  PROVINCE  OF  ONTARIO. 

PROCEEDINGS 
At  an  Especial  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  oj  A.F.  dk  A.M.  oj 
Canada,  held  at  the    Village  of  Merritton,  on  the  llth  day  of  June, 
A.D.  1892,  A.L.  5S92. 

PRESENT : 

M.W,  Bio.  Hugh  Murray,  P.G.&I as  Grand  Master. 

R.W.  Bro.  Donald  Robertson as  Deputy  Grand  Master. 

R.W.  Bro.  Wm.  Gibson as  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  W.  Coy  as  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

R.W.  Bro  Rev.  Robert  Ker as  Grand  Chaplain. 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn  as  Grand  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  Bro.  C.  G.  McDermott as  Grand  Registrar. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason Grand  Secretary. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Read as  Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Grobb as  Grand  Junior  Deacon. 

W.  Bro.  J  a*.  Lawson as  Grand  Superintendent  of  Works. 

W.  Bro.  C.  H.  Connors as  Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies. 

W.  Bro.  A.  Hodge 

W.  Bro.  R.  Campbell as  Assistant  Grand  Secretary. 

W.  Bro.  T.  J.  Stevenson as  Grand  Pursuivant. 

As  Grand  Stewards. 
W.  Bro.  A.  J.  Macgregor.  W.  Bro.  P.  S.  Meddough.  W.  Bro.  F.  Kilmer. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Macartney.  W.  Bro.  W.  Wioslow. 

Bro.  James  Walker as  Grand  Tyler. 

A  constitutional  number  of  lodges  being  represented,  the  Grand 
Lodge  was  opened  in  the  Town  Hail  at  2.30  p.m.,  by  M.  W.  Bro. 
Hugh  Murray,  Past  Grand  Master,  acting  for  the  M.  W.  the  Grand 
Master,  who  announced  that  this  Special  Communication  had  been 
summoned  for  the  purpose  of  laying  the  corner  stone  of  St.  James 
(Anglican)  Church,  about  to  be  erected  in  the  Village  of  Merritton. 

A  procession  was  then  formed,  headed  by  the  Merritton  True  Blue 
band,  and  marched  to  the  sight  of  the  building.  The  acting  Grand 
Master,  having  addressed  the  assemblage,  the  acting  Grand  Chaplain 
asked  a  blessing,  and  the  Grand  Secretary  read  the  following  scroll : 

3-n  tbe  name  and  b\?  tbe  favor  of  tbe  ©lortons  Brcbitect  of 
Ibeaven  ano  Eartb, 

On  the  27th  day  of  June,  A.D.  1892, 

And  in  ths  era  of  Freemasonry,  A.L.  5892,  and  in  the  fifty-fifth  year  of  the  reign 

cf  our  Gracious  Sovereign 

IMctoria, 

Queen  <  f  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,    Empress  of   India,    and   the   Dependeucies  in 

Asia,  Europe,  Africa,  Australia,  Dominion  of  Canada,  etc. 

His   Excellency,   the    Rt.  Hon.   SIR   FREDERICK   A.  STANLEY,  Baron  Stanley  of 

Preston.  G.C.B  ,  being  Governor-General  of  Canada. 

The  Hon.  GEORGE  A.  KIRKPATRICK,  Lieutenant-Governor  of  Ontario. 

The   Rt.  Hon.  f-IR  JOHN  ABBOTT,  Premier  of  the  Dominion  cf  Canada. 

The  Hon.  OLIVER  MOWAT,  Premier  of  the  Province  of  Ontario. 

WM.  GIBSON,  Esq.,  M.P.  for  the  County  of  Lincoln. 

MAJOR  JAS.  HISCOTT,  M.PP.  for  the  County  of  Lincoln. 

JAMES  PRIOR,  Reeve  of  the  Village  of  MerrittOD. 

BICtJARD  CLARK,  C'erk  of  the  Vil'age  of  Merritton. 

Cbe  Cornet  stone 

of  St.  James'  Church, 
was  laid  by  M.W.  Bro.'  Hugh  Murray,  P.G.M.     Incumbent  of  St.  James'  Church  :  Rev- 
James  Ardill.     Churchwardens:  R.  S.  Bradley  and  W.  B.  Smyth.     Building 
Committee:    R.  Clark,  R.   McLaughlin,  G.  Keating.  H.  Da' is,  J,  B. 
Smyth,  T.  J.  Stevenson,  D.  Hamilton,  J.  Pilling,  B.  Burns, 
F.  Bissett,  H.  Gartland,  J.  Prior.    Builder  :  —  Newman. 


SPECIAL    COMMUNICATION.    MERRITTON,    5892. 


9 


The  scroll  having  been  deposited  with  a  phial  containing  the  coins  of 
Canada,  sundry  newspapers,  and  other  public  records,  the  Grand  Lodge 
Officers  applied  the  implements  of  their  office  to  the  stone  after  it  had 
been  swung  into  position,  whereupon  they  pronounced  that  the  Crafts- 
men had  done  their  duty.  The  Grand  Master  then  consecrated  the 
stone  with  corn,  wine,  and  oil,  and  pronounced  it  well  and  truly  laid. 
In  laying  the  stone  the  Grand  Master  used  a  handsome,  solid  silver 
trowel,  presented  to  him  by  the  building  committee  of  the  church. 

The  procession  then  reformed  and  returned  to  the  Town  Hall,  and 
the  Grand  Lodge  was  closed  in  due,  form. 

Attest  : 


Grand  Secretary. 


10  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA 

IX   THE    PROVINCE   OF   ONTARIO. 


PROCEEDINGS. 

At  an  Especial  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  A.  F.  <£•  A.  M.,  of  Canada,  held 
in  the  Masonic  Hall,  in  the  Town  of  Owen  Sound,  in  the  Ninth  Masonic  District, 
on  Friday,  the  l?th  day  of  June,  A.D.  1892,  A.L.  5892. 

PRESENT  : 

THE    GRAND   MASTER, 

M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  on  the  Throne. 

W.  Bro.  Allar  Cameron as  Deputy  Graud  Master. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Dickinson as  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

W.  Bro.  Ewing  Cameron as  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

W.  Bro.  Rev.  E.  Wallace  Waits as  Grand  Chaplain. 

W.  Bro.  Dr.  Wilson as  Grand  Treasurer. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Graham as  Grand  Registrar. 

W.  Bro.  D.  R.  Dobbie as  Grand  Secretary. 

V,  W.  Bro.  G.  Sterling  Ryersori Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

Bro.  David  Rutherford as  Grand  Junior  Deacon. 

Bro.  Judge  Morrison as  Grand  Superintendent  Works. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Robert  McKnight as  Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies. 

Bro   H.  Kenneiy as  Grand  Sword  Bearer. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Inglis as  Grand  Organist. 

W,  Bro.  John  Rutherf  or  J as  Assistant  Grand  Organist. 

AS  GRAND    STEWARDS. 

W.  Bro.  A.  McLenhan.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Simpson.  W.  Bro.  W.  N.  Chisholm. 

W,  Bro.  James  Walmsley.         W.  Bro.  John  Johns.  W.  Bro.  N.  It  Moore. 

W.  Bro.  D.  Tanslev.  W.  Bro.  J.  Lewi*.  W.  Bro.  A.  McCullough. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Swords. 

Bro.  James  Douglas  as  Grand  Tyler. 
Together  with  Masters,  Past  Masters  and  Brethren,  to  the  number  of  about  three  hun- 
dred, hailing  from  the  various  Masonic  Districts. 

The  Grand  Lodge  was  opened  in  Ample  Form  at  two  o'clock  in  the 
Masonic  Hall,  and  from  thence  in  the  regular  order  of  procession, 
headed  by  the  Citizen's  Band,  they  marched  to  the  site  of  the  new 
Marine  and  General  Hospital.  Representatives  were  present  from 
nearly  all  the  Masonic  Lodges  within  a  radius  of  fifty  miles,  and  over 
three  thousand  people  from  the  surrounding  country  assembled  to  wit- 
ness the  ceremony.  On  arrival  at  the  grounds  a  dedicatory  ode  was 
sung  : 

We  gather  here.  Almighty  Lord, 

With  rule  and  level,  trowel  and  square, 
Oh,  unto  us  Thy  skill  afford, 
And  for  this  rite  our  hearts  prepare. 

After  which  the  Grand  Chaplain  of  Grand  Lodge  offered  an  invocation, 
and  then  the  beautiful  rite  proceeded  in  masterly  form. 

At  the  call  of  the  Grand  Master  the  Grand  Superintendent  of  Works, 
Judge  Morrison,  proceeded  to  read  the  inscription  on  the  copper  plate 
placed  beneath  the  cavity  of  the  stone,  and  the  acting  Grand  Treas- 
urer, W.  Bro.  Dr.  Wilson,  next  deposited  the  current  coins  of  the 
realm  in  the  box  provided  for  the  purpose. 

At  this  point  Mr.  William  Roy  interpolated  a  little  incident  that 
will  become  historic  in  the  annals  of  Owen  Sound.  The  venerable 
squire  of  Royston  Park  quietly  stepped  to  the  front  and  offered  a  grace- 
ful and  felicitous  welcome  to  the  Grand  Master  which  admirably 
voiced  the  sentiment  of  the  entire  country-side,  judging  from  the 
applause  with  which  his  language  of  pointed  courtesy  was  received  by 
the  big  assemblage.     This  is  what  he  said  : 


SPECIAL    COMMUNICATION,    OWEN    SOUND,    5892.         11 

"  Honoured  Sir, — As  President  of  the  Hospital  Trustees  I  have 
great  pleasure  in  presenting  you — the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Mas- 
ter of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada — with  this  trowel  in  commemoration 
of  the  laying  of  the  corner-stone  of  the  Marine  and  General  Hospital  of 
Owen  Sound.  The  trustees  and  citizens  are  honoured  by  your  worship- 
ful presence  on  this  eventful  occasion — a  gentleman  so  well-known  for 
your  large-hearted  generosity  and  benevolence.  I  assure  you,  sir,  we 
fully  appreciate  the  high  honour  you  confer  upon  us.  A  hospital  was 
much  needed  in  this  rising  town  where  so  many  industrial  and  other 
buildings  are  being  erected,  and  trains,  steamboats  and  ships  entering 
our  harbor  and  station,  I  may  say,  hourly,  and  where  accidents  often 
happen  on  sea  and  land.  A  hospital  was  absolutely  required,  in  fact  it 
had  become  a  grave  necessity.  We  are  glad,  indeed,  it  is  now  becom- 
ing a  reality,  and  hope  it  will  be  a  blessing  and  a  pleasant  retreat  to  the 
sick  and  afflicted.  I  trust  the  people  of  the  town  and  country  will  sup- 
port it  liberally.  But  I  cannot  let  this  opportunity  pass  without 
acknowledging  the  great  aid  and  assistance  of  the  ladies.  They  have 
done  well,  and  will,  I  feel  sure,  continue  their  good  work  in  the  future. 
In  the  name  of  the  trustees  I  beg  to  tender  my  sincere  and  hearty 
thanks  to  the  Masonic  fraternity  of  town  and  country  for  the  trouble, 
generosity  and  assistance  bestowed  on  us  at  this  interesting  event. 
Your  own  sympathy  and  kindness,  sir,  will,  I  feel  confident,  cheer  and 
encourage  the  trustees  to  go  on  and  make  the  Marine  and  General  Hos- 
pital of  Owen  Sound  a  refuge  indeed  to  the  sick  and  afflicted. " 

Responsive  cheers  broke  from  all  parts  of  the  grounds  as  the  Grand 
Master  graciously  accepted  the  proffered  gift,  and  warmly  shook  the 
genial  donor  by  the  hand.  His  reply  was  punctuated  by  frequent 
rounds  of  appreciative  applause  from  the  Craft,  for  whom  he  spoke. 
He  said : 

Mr.  Roy,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen, — "  It  was  with  a  very  great  deal 
of  pleasure  that  I  consented  to  take  part  in  this  interesting  ceremony 
of  to-day,  and  I  need  hardly  assure  you  that  the  entire  fraternity  which 
I  have  the  honour  to  represent  are  in  warm  sympathy  with  you  in  the 
M'ork  which  you  have  undertaken.  Personally  it  is  always  a  pleasure 
to  me  to  assist  in  works  of  charity  and  relief,  but  as  many  of  my 
brethren  know  I  am  particularly  interested  in  everything  relating  to 
hospital  work.  The  movement  inaugurated  here  to-day  for  the  relief  of 
suffering  humanity  is  one  that  reflects  honour  upon  Owen  Sound,  and  I 
am  but  echoing  the  prayer  of  every  member  of  the  Craft  when  I  express 
an  earnest  hope  that  your  hospital,  when  completed,  may  do  a  good 
and  noble  work,  and  give  recovery,  relief  and  assistance  to  all  who  may 
take  shelter  within  its  walls." 

The  ceremony  of  laying  the  corner-stone  was  then  proceeded  with. 

Prayer  having  been  said  by  the  Acting  Grand  Chaplain,  the  Acting 
Grand  Secretary  read  the  following  scroll : 

Jn  tbe  Ittame  ano  bg  tbe  afavor  of  tbe  (Slorious  Srcbttect  of 
Ibeaven  anD  Bartb, 

On  the  17th  day  of  June,  A.D.  1892,  A.L.  5S92,  in  the  66th  year  of  the  reign  of  our 
Gracious   Sjvereign, 

Dtctoria, 

Queen  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  Empress  of  India,  and 'dependencies  in  Asia, 

Europe  and  Africa,  Dormaion  of  Canada,  Etc.,  Etc. 

THE    RIGHT    HON.    SIB  FREDERICK    ARTHUR   STANLEY,    Baron    Stanley,  of 

Preston,  in  the  County  of  L-incaster,  in  the  peerage  of  Great  Britain,  K.  C.  B.,  bsing 

Governor-General  of  Canada  and  Vice-Admiral  of  the  same. 


12  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The    Hon.   GEO.    KIRKPATRICK,    bein?   Lieutenant-Governor  of  the   Province  of 

Ontario. 

The  Right  Hon.  SIR  J   J.  C.  ABBOTT,  being  Premier  of  Canada. 

SIR  OLIVE  K  MOW  AT,  being  Premier  of  Ontario. 

The  Hoi.  g.  W.  Ross,  M.  P.  P.,  Minister  of  Education  for  Ontirio. 

J.  Ross  Robertson,  Esq.,  Grand  Maaer  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

W.  T.  Toner,  Esq.,  D.D.G.M.,  9th  Masonic  District. 

Tim  Corner  Stone  of  the  Marine  and  General  Hospital,  in  the  Citv  of  Owen  Sound, 

was  laid  by  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master,  assisted  by  "the  Grand  Officers 

and  a  large  concourse  of  brethren,  with  the  usual  ceremonies  of  the  O.der. 

HOSPITAL     TRUST. 

Mr.  Wm.  Roy,  President;  Mrs.  McLeod,  President  Ladies'  Hospital  Society ;  Miss 
Jane  Cameron,  Vice-President ;  Mrs.  J.  C.  Forster,  Secretary  ;  Miss  Parker,  Treasurer. 

The  stone  having  been  deposited  with  a  phial  containing  the  coins  of 
Canada, and  other  public  records,  the  Grand  Lodge  Officers  applied  the 
implements  of  their  office  to  the  stone  after  it  had  been  swung  into 
position,  whereupon  they  pronounced  that  the  Craftsmen  had  done 
their  duty.  The  Grand  Master  then  consecrated  the  stone  with  corn, 
wine  and  oil,  and  pronounced  it  well  and  truly  laid. 

Two  magnificent  bouquets  of  exquisite  cream  and  pink  roses  were 
then  presented  to  the  Grand  Master  by  two  daintly  little  misses — 
Nellie  McLeod  and  Lillie  Le  Pan — whose  names  are  closely  identified 
with  the  work  of  the  new  hospital.  These  gifts  were  received  with  the 
<Trand  Master's  acknowledgment,  and  the  incident  was  by  no  means 
the  least  among  the  many  pleasing  events  which  marked  the  day's 
ceremonial. 

The  Grand  Master  then  addressed  the  assembly  as  follows  : 

Mr.  President,  Ladies,  Gentlemen,  and  Brethren  : 

Of  the  many  duties  which  devolve  upon  a  Grand  Master,  there  are 
none  perhaps  that  he  more  willingly  performs  than  that  of  taking  part 
in  ceremonies  similar  to  that  of  to-day.  "While  I  am  sure  that  all  my 
predecessors,  both  as  men  and  Masons,  have  a  deep  interest  in  works  of 
this  character,  perhaps  none  of  them  can  as  fully  enter  into  the  spirit 
of  the  work  as  one  like  myself,  who  for  many  years  has  been  intimately 
acquainted  with  many  of  the  details  of  hospital  work  and  has,  in  a 
desire  for  knowledge  that  would  bring  health  and  comfort  to  sick  and 
helpless  children,  visited  all  the  great  hospitals  of  both  continents,  from 
those  winch  first  opened  their  doors  nearly  a  century  ago  to  those  of 
modern  build,  the  palaces  of  the  healing  art,  which  under  the  goodness 
of  the  Great  Architect  of  the  Universe  have  been  erected  by  the  Chris- 
tian people  of  all  lands  in  evidence  of  their  desire  to  befriend  their 
fellow  beings,  to  bring  back  strength  to  the  weakened  arm  of  man,  to 
restore  the  flush  of  health  to  the  pale  cheek  of  woman,  and  to  care  for 
sick  children,  who  lie  in  tiny  cots  and  with  bright  eyes  and  parched 
lips  mutely  appeal  for  relief,  as  if  in  these  days  the  story  of  the  olden 
time  were  being  repeated,  when  the  woman  in  that  eastern  land,  sitting 
in  the  byway  at  Nazareth,  pleaded  with  the  Master  Physician,  as  He 
passed  by,  for  one  touch  of  His  hand  that  her  only  boy  once  more  might  be 
restored  to  health,  to  again  gladden  her  little  home  with  the  merry  romp 
of  childhood  and  climb  into  the  full  meed  of  a  Christian  manhood.  (Ap- 
plause. )  It  is  indeed  appropriate  that  the  fraternity  of  Masons  should  be 
invited  to  be  present  to-day,  and  with  Masonic  ceremonial  commence  a 
work  which  has  not  only  the  sympathy  of  word,  but  of  action,  of  all  who 
wear  the  lambskin,  and  who,  with  faith  in  the  promises  of  the  Divine 
Architect,  hope  that  this  work  may  have  His  blessing,  ami  that  as  a 
great  charity  it  may  fulfil  its  duty  as  a  work  of  mercy,  redounding  to 
the  honor  and  credit  of  those  who  have  in  the  fulness  of  their  hearts 
raised  a  building,  within  the  walls  of  which  those  stricken  with  accident 


SPECIAL    COMMUNICATION,    OWEN    SOUND,    5892.         IB 

or  disease  may  find,  under  the  skilled  hand  of  the  surgeon  and  the 
experienced  hand  of  the  physician,  relief,  comfort  and  recovery  from 
their  many  and  varied  afflictions.  Charity  is  the  great  channel,  it  has 
been  truly  said,  through  which  God  passes  His  mercy  upon  mankind. 
It  is  indeed  a  sorrowful  sight  to  see  men  grasping  and  penurious,  to 
whom  want  appeals  in  vain  and  suffeiing  cries  in  an  unknown  tongue. 
Such  men  are  faithless  stewards  who  embezzle  what  God  has  given  them 
in  trust  for  the  suffering  among  humanity.  Those,  however,  who  are 
the  promoters  of  this  charity  realize,  I  feel  assured,  that  there  is  luxury 
in  doing  good,  that  there  is  no  pocket  in  a  shroud  and  that  they  well 
spend  their  time  when  they  teach  their  hands  to  be  liberal  before  death 
stiffens  their  fingers.     God  bless  them  in  their  work. 

We  of  the  Craft  in  Canada — yes,  of  this  continent,  come  from  a  goodly 
heritage,  and  from  that  day,  a  century  and  a  half  ago,  when  the  great 
lights  of  Masonry,  the  volume  of  the  Sacred  Law,  the  Square  and  the 
Compasses,  were  spread  by  British  soldier  Masons  in  the  bomb-proof 
bastion,  the  primitive  lodge  room  at  Quebec,  within  a  few  hours  after 
the  flag  of  Great  Britain  floated  from  the  citadel,  down  to  the  present 
time,  we  have  striven  to  live  close  to  the  lines  which  have  marked  the 
life  of  the  Mother  Grand  Lodge,  from  which  we  are  so  proud  to  hail. 
Our  brother  Masons  in  the  British  fatherland  are  giants  in  the  work  of 
benevolence,  and  to-day  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England,  with  its  great 
School  for  Boys,  its  admirable  School  for  Girls,  and  its  Home  for  Aged 
Masons  and  other  charities,  we  find  that  for  every  day  as  the  sun  sinks 
into  its  resting-place  in  the  crimson  west,  the  hand  of  the  almoner  of 
Craft  charity  in  England  pays  out  not  less  than  one  thousand  dollars,  a 
munificent  annual  aggregate  of  over  $300,000,  while  north  of  the  Tweed 
our  Scottish  brethren  wound  up  their  last  year  of  work  by  entertain- 
ments that  netted  them   $75,000,   and  our  Irish  brethren   have  just 
raised,  after  a  few  weeks' work,  $150,000,  all  of  which  is  to  be  expended 
in  works  of  benevolence.     (Applause.)     Coming  over  to  this  side  of  the 
Atlantic,  we  have  our  Craft  friends  of  the  Grand  Jurisdiction  of  New 
York  erecting  an  orphan  asylum,  the  cost  of  which  will  run  into  thou- 
sands, while  the  Masons  of  Kentucky  and  Michigan  sustain  a  home  in 
which  scores  of  widows  and  hundreds  of  orphan  children  of  the  Craft 
are  cared  for.     In  our  own  land  we  find  the  private  lodges  of  the  Craft 
maintaining  wards  or  beds  in  the  hospitals  of  large  cities,  while  through 
the  generosity  of  Grand  Lodge  and  of  the  private  lodges  of  this  juris- 
diction from  $12,000  to  $15,000  is  annually  expended  on  those  whom  we 
are  proud  to  think  have  a  claim  upon  us,  while  the  total  amount  given 
away  by  the  Grand    Lodge  of   Canada  during  the  past  thirty  years 
amounts  to  $300,000.     (Applause.)     The  kindly  hand  of  the  Craft  has 
never  faltered  in  its  work.     Its  timely  aid  has  ofttimes  relieved  the 
prisoner  of  pain  and  sent  him  back  to  the  world  stamped  with  the  hall- 
mark of  health,  and  although  Masonry  is  not  in  any  sense  a  benefit  or 
relief  organization,  it  has  striven  ' '  amid  God's  suffering  poor  one  gleam 
of  brotherhood  to  send. "     Pardon  this  reference  to  the  actual  work  of 
the  Craft.     Our  endeavor  is  to  do  good  by  stealth,  and  only  the  fitness 
of  the  occasion  leads  me  to  refer  to  works,  the  records  of  which  are 
confined  to  the  books  and  official  documents  of  Grand  Lodge.     Many  of 
you — and  I  see  a  large  number  of  the  fair  sex  present — are,  I  am  sure, 
eager  to  question  me  as  to  why  the  fraternity  of  Masonry  should  be 
invited  to  take  part  in  this  ceremonial,  and  I  gladly  accede  to  what  I 
know  is  their  request.     To  make  my  explanation  intelligible  to  you  who 
are  non-Masons,  let  me  say  that  the  Freemasonry  of  to-day  is  the  out- 
come of  the  early  operative  Masons'  Guilds  of  England,  which  had  their 


14  GRAXD  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

origin  and  genesis  in  the  Guilds  or  Colleges  of  Roman  constructors  or 
builders,  who  came  over  to  Britain  with  the  Roman  legions  when 
Britain  was  conquered.  These  bands  of  workmen  were  practically 
delegations  from  the  Collegia  Frabrorum  or  the  stonemasons'  guilds  or 
unions  of  Rome,  which  were  instituted  and  organized  by  Numa  Pom- 
pelius  in  the  year  715  B.C.  Now  these  stonemasons'  guilds  laid  what 
was  known  as  the  corner  stones  of  all  the  public  buildings  in  Rome. 
This  corner  stone  was  considered  the  most  important  stone  in  the  edifice 
and  was  laid  with  magnificent  ceremonies.  Tacitus,  the  celebrated 
Roman  historian,  well  describes  the  ceremony  in  his  account  of  the  re- 
building of  the  Capitol,  when  the  priests,  senators,  knights  and  citizens 
amid  demonstrations  of  joy,  seized  hold  of  the  cords  which  held  the  stone, 
and  dragged  it  into  its  proper  place.  This  ceremony  took  place  under 
the  auspices  of  the  operative  Masons'  Guilds  or  Colleges — what  would 
be  known  in  these  days  as  the  Trades'  Unions,  of  Rome.  Tho  old  guild 
workmen  used  their  tools  as  aids  in  mechanical  work  just  as  your  work- 
men will  do  in  the  erection  of  this  proposed  edifice.  Now,  with  this 
preamble,  let  me  give  you  a  leaf  from  the  history  of  our  organization 
of  Masonry.  In  the  beginning  of  the  seventeeth  century  a  change 
came  over  the  operative  organization,  and,  probably  with  the  idea  of 
extending  the  influence  of  the  membership,  founding  an  ideal  organiza- 
tion that  would  represent  more  fully  the  Christian  doctrine  of  fraternity, 
its  entire  character  was  changed,  and  those  who  were  non-operatives 
were  admitted — men  eminent  in  the  ranks  of  art,  science,  and  litera- 
ture. The  name,  the  customs  and  ceremonies  of  the  ancient  fraternity, 
with  their  rights  and  charters,  were  retained  ;  a  centre  of  union  was 
formed  in  a  Grand  Lodge,  and  instead  of  the  art  of  building,  the 
tenets  of  "brotherly  love,  relief  and  truth "  were  the  distinguishing 
features,  and  the  organization  became  speculative  in  its  character. 
The  tools  used  as  mechanical  aids  were  adopted  for  illustrations  in 
the  exemplification  of  great  truths.  For  instance,  the  twenty-four  inch 
gauge,  or  ordinary  two-foot  rule,  used  by  the  operative  mason  to  meas- 
ure work,  reminds  the  speculative  Mason  of  the  division  of  the  day  into 
twenty-four  hours,  and  directs  him  to  apportion  his  time  to  its  proper 
objects,  viz.:  Prayer,  labor,  refreshment  and  sleep.  The  common  gavel, 
mallet  or  stone-hammer,  used  in  the  hand  of  the  operative  for  the  hew- 
ing of  stone,  teaches  that  skill  without  exertion — you  see  the  applica- 
tion— is  of  little  avail,  that  labor  is  the  lot  of  man,  that  the  heart  may 
conceive  and  the  head  devise  in  vain,  if  the  hand  be  not  prompt  to  exe- 
cute the  design.  From  the  chisel,  which  is  of  such  material  use  with 
the  operative  as  an  aid  in  the  squaring  of  stones  and  the  decorative  part 
of  work,  we  learn  that  nothing  short  of  indefatigable  exertion  can  in- 
duce the  habit  of  virtue,  enlighten  the  mind,  and  elevate  the  character 
of  man.  Now,  cannot  every  one  of  you,  whether  members  of  the  Craft 
or  not,  apply  these  principles  to  your  daily  hves?  You  now  have  the 
story  of  the  transition  of  operative  into  speculative  Masonry.  With  re- 
gard to  this  ceremony  of  to-day,  and  the  excellent  truth  it  inculcates,  we 
in  imitation  of  the  primal  fraternity  of  builders  lay  this  stone.  It  must  be 
perfectly  square,  as  an  emblem  of  morality,  and  in  its  solid  contents  a  cube, 
an  emblem  of  truth.  We  place  it  in  the  north-east  corner,  between  the 
north,  the  place  of  darkness,  and  the  east  the  place  of  light.  The  north 
is  Masonically  a  place  of  darkness,  because  the  sun  in  his  progress 
through  the  ecliptic  never  reaches  further  than  23  degrees  28  minutes 
north  of  the  equator.  A  wall  being  erected  on  any  part  of  the  earth 
further  north  than  that  will,  therefore,  at  the  meridian  receive  the  rays 
of  the  sun  on  its  south  side,  while  the  north  will  be  in  shadow  at  the 


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hour  of  the  meridian.  This  idea  of  the  north  being  a  place  of  darkness 
was  a  favorite  one,  even  in  the  days  of  the  old  sun  worshippers.  The 
east  is  the  place  of  light,  the  place  of  the  sun's  daily  birth,  and  hence 
indicates  Masonic  progress  from  darkness  to  light — from  ignorance  to 
knowledge.  We  consecrate  with  corn,  wine  and  oil.  These  were  the 
most  important  productions  of  the  east,  and  constituted  the  wealth  of 
the  people,  the  supports  of  life  and  means  of  refreshment,  and  we  carry 
corn,  wine  and  oil  in  our  processions  to  remind  us  that  in  our  pathway 
through  life  we  should  share  our  bread  with  those  who  hunger,  with  our 
wine  cheer  the  sorrowful,  and  pour  the  healing  oil  of  consolation  into 
the  wounds  of  those  afflicted  in  mind  or  body. 

The  Craft  is,  therefore,  to-day  a  fraternal  organization  of  the  highest 
type,  its  aim  and  object  being  to  promote  amongst  men  the  principles  of 
fraternity,  fellowship  and  good-will,  and,  in  a  word,  make  men  better, 
whether  as  husbands,  fathers,  brothers,  or  citizens.  Regarding  the 
hospital  work  in  this  province,  it  is  fitting  and  decidedly  opportune 
that  reference  should  be  made  to  the  laudable  manner  in  which,  under 
the  directing  eye  of  the  Hon.  J.  M.  Gibson,  the  Provincial  Secretary, 
who  is,  by  the  way,  as  you  all  know,  the  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  and  our  friend,  Dr.  Chamberlain,  the  keen, 
intelligent  and  energetic  inspector,  the  hospitals  of  this  province  have 
prospered.  (Applause. )  I  have  gathered  out  of  those  entertaining  pub- 
lic document?,  the  Government  returns,  figures  which  show  that  in 
1884  there  were  14  hospitals  under  Government  inspection.  There  are 
now  27.  There  were  then  6,000  patients.  There  are  now  over  10,000. 
This  feature  is,  of  course,  regrettable.  In  1884,  about  §130,000  a  year 
was  spent  in  maintenance.  Now  there  is  about  $240,000,  and  the  Ontario 
Government  in  those  days  amplified  the  local  aid  to  the  extent  of  $55,000 
a  year.  Now  it  gives  890,000,  and  outside  aid  which  amounted  to 
$105,000  in  1884  now  totals  over  double  that  amount — while  the  cost 
per  capita  averages  about  70  cents,  absolute  proof  of  economy  and  man- 
agement, f  am  only  doing  simple  justice  to  the  Government  of  this 
province  when  I  state  that  there  are  no  public  hospitals  in  any  part  of 
the  world  better  and  more  efficiently  managed  than  those  of  Ontario. 
It  must  be  eminently  satisfactory  to  the  people  of  this  province  to  know 
that  those  who  govern,  whether  provincially  or  municipally,  are  pro- 
viding in  a  satisfactory  manner  for  the  care  of  the  sick  and  afflicted. 
Figures  show  that  Canada, with  its  physical  resources  not  yet  developed 
is  exceptional  in  developing  higher  life,  the  establishment  of  helpful  in- 
stitutions, and  the  expansion  of  charitable  enterprises.  Hospitals  are 
living  monuments  of  Christianity  and  humanity,  and  appeal  directly  to 
the  sympathy  of  every  man,  woman  and  child  in  the  land.  (Applause.) 
1  congratulate  Owen  Sound,  with  its  Hospital  Board  and  its  committee 
of  ladies,  who  have  been  so  earnest  and  courageous  in  this  work,  on  the 
liberality  and  charity  which  erects  this  fine  building.  It  speaks  well 
for  the  people,  and  is  a  noble  exemplification  of  their  enterprise  and 
benevolence.  (Applause.)  Personally,  I  am  glad  to  be  here,  not  only 
as  Grand  Master  of  the  Craft  of  Masons,  but  as  a  citizen  of  this  province, 
to  me  the  fairest  of  the  provinces  of  a  Confederation,  one  of  the  links 
that  bind  us  to  an  empire  whose  citizens  are  prodigal  in  their  liberality 
in  all  Christian  enterprises,  whose  flag,  unfurled  on  every  sea,  is  emblem- 
atic of  more  good  accomplished  than  all  the  other  ensigns  of  earth  com- 
bined.    (Loud  applause.) 

While  the  Grand  Master  was  afterwards  engaged  in  congratulating 
the  ladies'  committee,  one  of  the  representatives  for  North  Grey  was 
called  to  the  platform,  and  in  a  few  brief  sentences  expressed  his  per- 


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sonal  interest  in  the  work.  He  said  it  was  usually  considered  to  be 
somewhat  dangerous  for  a  politician  to  interfere  on  occasions  of  that 
kind,  but  he  was  there  not  in  his  legislative  capacity,  but  as  a  zealous 
member  of  Pythagoras  Lodge,  to  support  the  Grand  Master  in  the  duty 
which  he  had  so  efficiently  discharged  that  day.  He  was  exceedingly 
pleased  that  this  important  work  had  been  undertaken  in  Owen  Sound, 
but  too  much  praise  could  not  be  given  to  the  ladies  for  the  manner  in 
which  they  had  carried  the  affair  to  a  successful  conclusion.  When  the 
list  was  first  submitted  to  him,  he  never  gave  a  subscription  to  anything 
with  so  much  pleasure  in  all  his  life.  The  Grand  Master's  eulogy  of  the 
provincial  charities  was  thoroughly  well  deserved,  and  no  one  was  qual- 
ified to  speak  with  more  authority  than  he,  on  account  of  the  large 
sums  he  has  given  from  his  own  pocket  to  the  charitable  objects  of  On- 
tario. Such  a  hospital  as  that  now  undertaken  was  badly  wanted  in 
Owen  Sound,  and  when  erected  he  trusted  it  would  prove  a  boon  and 
blessing  to  the  town  and  county  at  large. 

Headed  by  the  band,  the  procession  re-formed  and  marched  back  to 
the  Masonic  Hall,  and  Grand  Lodge  was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest  : 


Grand  Secretary. 


\ 


SPECIAL   COMMUNICATION,   BALLAGHKNOW,   5892.       17 

GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA 

la  THE  PROVINCE  OF  ONTARIO. 

PROCEEDINGS 

At  an  Especial  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  A.  F.  <fe  A.  M. 
of  Canada ,  held  at  the  Hamlet  of  Ballaghknoio,  in  the  Township  of' 
Yonge,  in  the  County  of  Leeds,  on  Wednesday,  the  29th  day  of  June, 
A.D.  1892,  A.  L.  5892. 

PRESENT : 

R.  W.  Bro.  S,  B  Fe  1,  D.D.G.M as  Grand  Master. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  Menish,  P.D.D.G  M  as  Deputy  Grand  Ma i*r. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Simpson,  P.G.J. \\\.  ..as  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

V.  VV.  Bro.  N.  B.  Colcoek,  GP as  Grand  Ju  .ior  Warden. 

Bro.  C.  J.  Yourg as  Grand  Chiplain. 

V.  W.  Bro.  J.  Quigg,  P.G.S as  Grand  Treasurer. 

W.  Bro.  J.  B.Wright es  Grand  Registrar. 

Bro.  G.  H.  S.  Kennedy as  Grand  Secretary. 

W.  B  o.  Wm.  w  right as  Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

W.  Bro.  Stearne  Tighe as  Grand  Juni'  r  Deacon. 

W.  Bro.  J.  W.  Taylor as  G.and  Supe  iiit  ndent  of  Works. 

Bro.  H.  Ferris as  Grand  Director  of  Cerf  mo  •ies. 

W.  Brc.  Geo.  K.  Dewey as  Assistant  Grand  Secretiry. 

W.  Bro.  Chas   Stewart as  A=sistar.t  Grand  Director  of  Cerenonies. 

Bro.  T.  Bernev as  Gr^nd  Sword  Bearer. 

W.  Bro.  G.  W.  G  Grant as  Grand  Organi  t. 

Bro.  Ira  Malli ry as  Assistant  Grand  Organ  ift. 

W.  Bro.  C.  W.  Bullock as  Grand  Pur  uiva?  t. 

Bro.  Isaac  Cole "\ 

Bro.  Z   Purvis 

Bro.  Alfred  Scott 

Bro.  James  Urquhart 

Bro.  R.  L.  Booth 

Bro.  M.  Trown 

Bro.  John  Mackie  

Bro.  J.  P.  Redmond 

Bro.  D.  J.  Ho  lingsworth  . 

Bro.  R.  R.  Phillips J 

W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Bra'lley as  Grand  Tyle>\ 

together  with  a  nuruber  of  Worshipful  Masters,  Past  Masters,  and  brethren,  hail'ng 
from  kdges  in  the  Fourteenth  rnd  Fifteenth  Districts,  and  Bro.  John  H.  Green,  of 
4rgyle  Lodge,  No.  65,  G.R.Q  ,  Montreal. 

The  Grand  Lodge  was  opened  in  form,  at  11.40  o'clock  a.m.,  at  the 
residence  of  Mr.  Charles  Nunn,  at  Ballaghknow,  by  R.  W.  Bro.  S.  B. 
Fell,  D.D.  G.M.,  of  St.  Lawrence  District,  No.  15,  who  announced  that 
this  special  Communication  of  Grand  Lodge  had  been  summoned  for 
the  purpose  of  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  St.  Luke's  (Anglican) 
Church,  at  Ballaghknow  ;  and  that  he  had  undertaken  the  duty  in 
accordance  with  instructions  from  the  M.  \Y.  the  Grand  Master,  J. 
Ross  Robertson. 

The  brethren  acting  as  Grand  Lodge  officers  having  received  the 
necessary  directions,  the  Grand  Lodge  was  called  off,  and  a  procession 
formed  and  marched,  in  prescribed  order,  to  the  old  church,  where  a 
portion  of  the  impressive  service  of  the  Church  of  England  was  con- 
ducted by  Rev.  W.  B.  Carey,  Rural  Dean  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  King- 
ston, assisted  by  Bro.  the  Rev.  H.  Austin,  of  Gananoque.  After  which 
the  procession  reformed  and  proceeded  to  the  site  of  the  intended 
structure,  where  the  brethren  took  their  proper  positions  at  the  north- 
east corner. 


-as  Gr.nd  Stewards. 


18  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The  acting  Grand  Master,  R.W.  Bro.  S.  B.  Fell,  addressed  the  large 
assembly,  briefly  stating  the  cause  of  the  presence  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 
He  dwelt  particularly  upon  the  connection  of  Freemasonry  with  the 
ancient  ceremonies  of  laying  corner  stones,  and  also  in  a  very  lucid 
manner  showed  how  closely  the  objects  and  tenets  of  Masonry  were 
connected  with  the  rules  and  teachings  of  the  Church,  explaining  the 
various  lessons  taught  the  brethren  by  the  twenty-four  inch  gauge,  the 
common  gavel  and  chisel,  the  square,  level,  and  plumb-rule,  and  the 
skirret,  pencil,  and  compasses. 

The  beautiful  ceremony  of  the  Craft  was  then  proceeded  with. 
After  the  Grand  Chaplain  had  implored  a  blessing  on  the  undertak- 
ing, the  Assistant  Grand  Secretary  was  called  upon  to  read  the  follow- 
ing scroll,  which  was  deposited  in  the  cavity  of  the  stone  : — 

3-n  tbe  name  anb  bv>  tbe  favor  of  tbe  Orano  Brcbitect  of 
tbc  'Universe, 

On  tbe  29th  day  of  Junk  A.D  189?, 

ST.  PETER'S  DAY, 

and  the  era  of  Frcennsonry,  A.L.  5892,  and  in  ihe  fifty  sixth  year  of  the  reign  of 

Queen  Victoria, 

Out  Most  Gracious  Sovereign  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  Queen,  Empress  of  India 

and  other  Dependencies  in  Asia,  Sovereign  Ruler  cf   all  British  Possessions 

in  Europe  and  Africa,  of  Australasia,  and  cf  the  Dominion  of  Canada. 

LORD  STANLEY  OF  PRESTON  being  GovernorGererpl  of  Cina-ia. 

The  Rt.  Hon.  SIR  J.  J.  C.  ABBOTT,  Premier  of  the  Dominion. 

The  Rt.  Hon.  SIR  OLIVER  MOW  AT,  Preaier  of  Ontario. 

GEORGE  TAYLOR,  Esq.,  M.P.  for  South  Leeds. 

R.  H.  PRESTON,  Esq.,  M.PP.  for  Sjulh  Leeis. 

JOHN  CONOLLY,  Reeve  of  Front  of  Township  of  Yonge. 

M.W.  Bro.  JOHN  ROSS  ROBERTSON,  Grand  Master. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  GIBSON,  Deputv  Grand  Matter. 

R.W.  Bro.  S.  B.  FELL,  D.D.G.M. 

The  Right  Hon.  E.  W.  BENSON,  D,D.,  Archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

The  Bight  Reverend  JOHN  TRAVERS  LEWIS,  Bishop  of  Ontario 

The  Rev.  CHARLES  JAMES  YOUNG,  Missio:a-y  Priest  *\  Lansdowne  and  Balbgh- 

kno*\ 

The  Rev.  G.  D.  G.  GR4NT,  Rural-Dean  of  Leeds. 

Churchwa-dens  :    Newton  Aver y  and  Wm.  Hughes.     Building  Committee  :    Nbwtob 

Avery  and  Charles  Miss.     Treasurer  :  Heber  Young.    Builder :  Jons  Dixie. 

Cbe  Corner  Stone 

Of  the  new  Church  of  St.  Lvkf,  Ballaghknow, 
Townsh:p  cf  Yonge,    County  of  LeeJe.  Ontario,   was  Uid  by  R.W.  Bro.   S.  B.  Fel'. 
D.D.G.M.,  St.  Lvwrence  District,  No.  15,  a  shted  by  and  under  the  auspices 
of  the  following  brethren  of  Lansdowne  Ledge,  No.  387  : 
W.   Bro.  J.  W.  Taylor,  W.M.,  W.  Bro.  Stearne  Tigh>,  P.M.,  Bro.  J.  G.  Wallace,  S.W.. 
Bro.  Chas.  J.  Young,  J.W.,  W.  Bro.   J.   A.   B:adlev,  Sec,  W.  Bro.  Chas.  Stewart, 
Bro.  H.  P.  Ferris,  Bro.  J.  P.  Redmond,  Bro.  D.  J.  Hollingsworth, 
and  attended  by  brethren  from  the  following  ledges  : 
Sussex,  No.  5,  Brcckville.  Merrickville,  No.  55,  Merrickville. 

Rising  Sun,  No.  85,  Athens.  Excelsior,  No.  142,  Morrisburgh. 

L°eds,  No.  2  1,  Gananoque.  Macov,  No.  242,  Mallorytown. 

Salem,  No.  368,  Brockviile.  Lyn.No.  416,  Lyn. 

In  the  Fourteenth  and   Fifteenth  Districts,   ia  accordance  with  the  ceremonies  and 
usages  of  the  Order,  whxh  may  the  G.A.O.T.U.  ever  protect  and  prosper. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  deposited  in  the  cavity  a  phial  containing  silver 
and  copper  coins  of  the  Dominion  of  Canada,  together  with  various  de- 
nominations of  Canadian  and  British  stamps,  the  Journal  of  the  twenty- 
ninth  Synod  of  Ontario,  a  copy  of  the  minutes  of  the  L'nited  Counties 
of  Leeds  and  Grenville  of  the  January  session,  1892,  a  copy  of  M.W. 
Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson's  address  as  delivered  at  the  thirty-sixth  annual 
communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  A.  F.  and  A  M.  in  1891,  and  recent 
issues  of  the  Churchman,  Empire,  Mail,  Olobe,  of  Toronto,  and  Daily 
and  Weekly  Tint's,  of  Brockviile. 


SPECIAL    COMMUNICATION,    BALLAGHKNOW,    5892.        19 


The  proper  officers  having  applied  the  implements  of  their  office,  after 
the  stone  had  been  placed  in  position,  it  was  declared  that  the  Crafts- 
men had  done  their  duty,  and  the  acting  Grand  Master  finished  the 
work  by  giving  the  stone  three  knocks,  and  saying  :  "  Well  made,  truly 
laid,  well  proved,  true  and  trusty " ;  and  consecrating  it  with  corn,, 
wine  and  oil,  as  emblems  of  plenty,  cheerfulness  and  consolation,  re- 
spectively. 

After  the  Grand  Honors  had  been  given  and  the  impressive  ceremony 
concluded,  the  Missionary  Priest  at  Ballaghknow,  Bro.  Rev.  C.  J.  Young, 
delivered  a  short  address,  giving  a  brief  history  of  the  church  in  that 
section  and  thanking  the  Fraternity  for  their  kindly  assistance. 

The  Grand  Officers  and  Brethren  then  returned  to  the  residence  of 
Mr.  Charles  Munn,  where  Grand  Lodge  was  closed  inform. 

Attest : 


Grand  Secretary. 


20  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

GfiAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA 

IN   THE    PROVINCE    OF   ONTARIO. 


PROCEEDINGS 
At  the  Thirty-Seventh  Annual  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Ancient,  Free 
and  Accepted  Masons  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario,  held  in  the  City 
of  London,  commencing  on  Wednesday,  the  20th  day  of  July,  A.D.  189:2.  A.L.  5892. 

PRESENT  ; 

the  grand  master, 
•M.  \V.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Roberts  ri,  en  the  Throne. 

1HE   DEPUlY   GRAND   MASTER, 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  Q.C. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Jas.  Suth  rlard,  M.P Grand  Senior  Warden. 

R.  W.  Bro.  LeF.  A.  Mail  gv Grand  Junior  Warden. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Rev.  Canon  Petti,  M.A Grand  Chapla'n. 

M.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray Grand  Treasure". 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  M.son Grand  Secretary. 

V.  W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Ryerson Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

V.  W.   Bro.  as  Grand  Junior  Deacon. 

v!  W.  Bro.  J.  D.  Clarke.,- Grand  SuperinteLdent  Works. 

V.  W.  Bro.  N.  B.  Colcoik Grand  Director  of  C.  renionies. 

V.  W.  Bro.  G.  E.  M  ison as  Assistant  Grand  Secretary. 

V.   W.  Bro.  Jas.  W.  Kippon Asst.  Grar.d  Dir.  of  Ceremon'es. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Inglis .as  Grand  Sword  Bearer. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Alex,  Smith Assistant  Grand  Organist. 

V.  W.  Bro.  James  I.  Moore Grand  Pursuivant. 

THB   GRAND    fcTEWARLS. 

V.  W.  Bro  Geo.  Collies.  V.  W.  Bro.  D.  Allin.  V.  W.  Bro.  C.  Mole. 

V.  W.  Bo.  E.  Fox.  V.  W.  B.o.  W.  H.  Eurgess. 

THE    GRA>D    TYLIR. 

Bro.  F.  .'.  Hcod. 

DISTRICT  DEPLTY   GRAND   MA.STERS. 

K.  W.  Br?.  Benjamin  Paine Erie                   Distiict  No.  1 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Grggs St.  C  air  "  "  2 

R.  W.  Bro.  T.  E.  Robson London  "  "  3 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  D.  Campbell North  Huron 

R.  W.  Bro.  P.  H.  Cox Wil.on  "  "  6 

R.  W.  Bro.  Win   Conboy Wellington  "  "  7 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  T.  Toner Ceoryian  "  "  9 

R.  W.  Bro.  D:nald  Robertson Niagara  "  "  10 

R.  W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Brunton Toronto  "  "  11 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  McKav Ontario  "  "  "  12 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilson Pr  nee  Edward        "  "  13 

R.  W.  Bro.  S.  C.  Warner Frontenae.  "  "  14 

R    W.  Bro.  S.  B.  Fell St.  Lawrence  "  "  15 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Macfirlane Ottawa  "  "  16 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  C.  Dobie Algoma  "  "  17 

GRAXD   REPE8EVTAT1VES  FROM   GRAND   L.DGE   OF 

R.  W.  Bro  K: vas  Tully Ireland. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  A.  Mackay Scotland. 

R.  W.  Br^.  J.  A.  C.  Ander.on New  Brunswick. 

M.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray  Prince  Edward  Island. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Robert  McKay Quebec. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler Arkansas. 

V.  W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Rye  son California. 

M.  W.  Bro.  Hy.  Robertson District  of  Columbia. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason Florida. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White .Georgia. 

M.  W.  Bro.  James  Moffat Idaho. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  C.  Davis lliii.ois. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason Kansas. 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry   Kentucky. 

V.  W.  Bro.  D.  F.  Macwatt Louisiana. 

R.  w.  Bro.  Wm.  Smeaton .Maryland 


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R.  \V.  Bro.  R.  B.  Hunjerford Michigan. 

R.  W.  Br  J.  F.  M.  Morsou Mississip;i. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson  Montana. 

R.  W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Patte-soo Nevada. 

M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Rober:son New  York. 

R.  W.  Bro.  L.  H.  Henderson North  Carolini. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  S.  D^war North  Dakota. 

R.  W.  B  o.  L.  G.  Jarvis Ohio. 

R.  W.  Bro.  David  Tay'or  Oregon. 

M.  W.  Bro.  James  Moff.tt Pennsylvania. 

R.  W.  Br>.  T.  C.  Micaabb   South  Carolina. 

R.  W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Ma'oie  Sou'h  Dak  ta. 

R.  W  Bro.  A.  B.  Munsoa Tennesee. 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  H.  Martyn Vermont. 

R.  W.  Bro.  T.  H.   Brunton   Virginia. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  E.  Hirding West  Virginia. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Thomas  Sarg  nt . . Wisconsin. 

M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry Greece. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  G.  Rowe Italy. 

M.  W.  B  o.  R.  T.  W  dkern  Peru. 

R.  W.  B  o.  W.  L.  Hamilton Switzerland. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  G  b  on Victoria. 

PAST  GRAND  OFFICERS. 
Past  Grand  Masters.  -M.  W.  Bro'.  James  Moffatt,  Danitl  Spry,  Hugh  Murray,  H. 

Robertson  and  R    T.  Walkem. 
Past  District  Dkpcty  Grasd  Masters.— R.  W.  Bros.  H.  J.  Wilkinson,  Gav'n  Stewart, 

Wm.  Gibson,  George  Russell,  L.  H.  Henderson,  P.  J.  Lightburne,  Wm.  Roaf,  J. 

Tom3,  A.  B.  Munson.  L.  Slater,  Robert  Mackav,  T.  C.  Macnabb,  James  Reynolds, 

R  B.  Hungerford,  J.  B  Nixon,  J.  C.  Hegler,  H.  S.  B  ourbton,  H.  G.  Lindsay,  T. 

Sargant,  John  Netlleton,  D.  H.  Martvn,   L.  G.  Jarvi°,   D.  F.  Macwatt,  G.  W.  Hol- 

we'l.  J.  H  Burritt,  W.  R.  White,  J.  E.  Harding,  Hen'y  Turner,  R.  W.  Longmore, 

D.  B.  Dewar,  B.  Shortlv,  R.  H.   Preston,  Wm.   Kerns,  David  Ta\  lor,  John  Scoon, 

J"hn  Boyd,  T.  P.  Smith,  Wm.  Rea,  C.  R.  Church,  R.  M.  Stjart,  R.  Mahoney,  A.  B. 

Jardine,  Win.  Smeiton,  W.  L.  Hamilton,  E.  T.  Malone,  Wm.  Kennedy,  R.  C.  Bruce, 

James  Reynolds,  Wm.  Mi  lei-,  John  Simp;on,  J.  A  C.  Anderson,  and  G.  J.  Bennett. 
Past  Grand  Senior  Wardens  : — R.  W.  Bros.  James  McLuichlao,  John  Kinghorn,  W. 

J.  Simpson,  R.  L.  Patterson,  H.  F.  Sharp,  G.  R.  Van  Zant.  A.  W.  Porte,  and  J.  E. 

D' Avignon. 
Past  Grasd  Junior  Wardees  : — R.  W.  Bros.  Wm.  Forbes.  Joseph  Beck,  M.  Walsh. 

James  Greenfie'd,  W.  A.  Green,  J.  S.  Dewar,  G.  C.  DavK  Hugh  Walker  and  G. 

G.  Roe. 
Past  Grand  Chaplains  :— R.  W.  Bros.  Rev.  George  Chrystal,  Evans  D^vis  and  David 

Arm  trong. 
Past  Grand  Registrars  :— B.  W.  Bros.  H.  A.  Mackav,  R.  L.  Gunn.  Isaac  Waterman, 

F.  C.  M  .rtin  and  J.  C.  BoyJ. 
Past  Grand  Senior  Deacons  :— V.  W.  Bros.  F.  F.  Man'ey,  Thomas  Bea'tie  and  James 

Wilson. 
Past  Grand  Junior  Deacon  :—  V.  W.  Bro.  M.  D.  Dawson. 
Past  Grand  Superintendent  of  Works  : — V.  W.  Bro.  C.  F.  Marsell. 
Past  Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies  : — V.  W.  Bro.  J.  Hook. 
Past  Assistant  Grand  Secretaries: — V.  W.  Bros.  G.  E.  Mason,  F.  F.  Dalley,  R.  A. 

Hutchison  and  T.  MeCallum. 
Past  Grand  Organist: — V.  W.  Bro.  C.  A.  Sippi. 
Past  Assistant  Grand  Organists  :— V.  W.  Bros.  George  Gott,  H.  Waterman  and  L. 

Secord. 
Pa«t  Grand  Pursuivant  : — V.  W.  Bro.  E.  E.  Kitchen. 
Past  Gr\sd  Stewards  :— V.  W.  Bro*.  J.  Quigg,  C.  King.  J.  S.  Scarff.  S.  Dubber,  J.  H. 

Flock,  R.  R.  Fulton,  W.  T.  Wilkinson,  R.  McKnight,  A.  Shaw,  W.  F.  Miles,  W.  C. 

M  rrison,   C.   Benedict,   S.  Pearcy,  A.   Hess,  W.  H.  Chittick,  E.  T.   Shaw,  Isaac 

Huber,  Jas.  McNeil,  Alva  Trusler  and  R.  A.  Klock. 
Past  Grand  Standard  Bearer  : — V.  W.  Bro.  C.  Pye. 

Before  the  opening  of  Grand  Lodge,  the  Mayor  of  London,  and  a 
deputation  from  the  City  Council  were  announced,  introduced,  and  pre- 
sented the  following 

ADDRESS. 

To  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Esq.,  Grand  Master,  and  the  other  Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Ancient,  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  of  Canada  : 
Most  Worshipful  Sir,— On  behalf  of  the  corp  ration  ar.d  citizens  of  the  City  of 
Lond  n,  I  have  great  pleasure  as  Mayor  in  extending  to  you  a  most  sincere  and  hearty 


22  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

welcome  en  the  occasion  of  this  Grand  Lodge  meeting.  I  can  assure  you.  sir,  that 
the  people  of  this  citv,  in  c  amnion  with  their  fellow-citizens  throughout  the  Province, 
whether  members  or  not  of  jour  ane'ent  and  honorable  fraternity,  have  noted  with 
just  appreciation  your  generosity  and  philanthropy,  and  thit  we  deem  it  all  the  greater 
honor  to  extend  our  welcome  t">  the  members  <  f  this  Grand  Lodge,  because  is  presid- 
ing officer  is  the  princely  provider  for  the  tenderest  and  most  helpless  of  God's  crea- 
tures— sick  children.  During  the  ten  years  wheh  hive  elapsed  since  this  Grand  Lodge 
last  met  here  we  venture  to  think  our  Forest  City  has  made  commendable  progress, 
and  that  to  day  we  can  welcome  all  the  members  of  this  assembly  not  only  to  one  of 
the  finest  masonic  edifices,  but  to  the  most  beautiful  of  Canadinn  cit:e?. 

We  are  aware,  sir,  of  the  benevolent  and  great  work  you  are  doing,  and  trust  your 
present  session  may  greitly  promote  the  interests  you  have  at  heart.  In  conclusion, 
permit  me  to  wi-h  jou  a  m  "St  enjoyable  and  profitable  time  while  in  our  midst,  and  at 
the  same  time  express  the  hope  that  London  will  soon  again  be  honored  with  your 
presence. 

On  behalf  of  the  Municipal  Counci1,  (Signed)        W.  M.  Spexcer,  Mayor. 

C.  A.  Kixoston,  Clerk. 

A  constitutional  number  of  lodges  being  represented  the  Grand  Lodge 
was  opened  in  A  mph  Form  at  3  p.  m. ,  and  the  Grand  Chaplain  implored 
a  blessing  from  the  G.A.O.T.U.  upon  the  proceedings. 

A  deputation  of  Masters  and  Past  Masters  from  the  London  lodges 
were  announced,  introduced,  and  presented  the  following  : 

ADDRESS  OF  WELCOME  : 
To  Most  Worshipful  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  oj  A.F.  and  A.M.  of  Canada,  in  the  Prorince  of  Ontarto : 

Most  Worshipful  Sir, — On  this  the  37th  annual  communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Canada,  the  Masons  of  London  bid  you  a  hesrty  and  loyal  w.lcome.  As  Grand 
Master  you  have  presided  with  such  marked  ability  and  acceptance  to  theCra't  that  we 
esteem  it  a  privilege  to  greet  eo  distinguished  a  Mas  n.  and  to  welcome  to  cur  city, 
afcer  an  absence  of  ten  years,  the  suireme  body  of  the  fraterrity.  And  whi'e  we 
deeply  regret  the  absence  of  many  noted  Craftsmen,  who  hive  been  called  to  the 
Grand  Lodge  above,  it  is  to  us  a  source  of  great  pleasure,  as  we  know  it  is  to  you,  that 
the  Order  continues  to  increase  in  numbers  and  influence. 

la  greeting  you,  st  the  conclus  on  of  your  second  year  as  chief  h'ad  and  ruler  of  the 
Craft,  we  find  it  impossible  to  s-peak  in  fitting  terms  of  your  wonderful  and  herculean 
labors  ou  brhrlf  of  Masons  and  Ma»onry.  Your  zeal,  your  self-denying  journeying?, 
your  lavish  expenditure  of  time  and  money,  your  p  actical  exemplification  of  charity 
and  the  profoundnss  of  your  wi-dom  and  research  have  all  combined  to  gild  your 
fame  with  undying  lustre  and  to  enshrine  forever  in  the  hearts  of  the  brethren  the 
name  of  John  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

Cheering  as  has  been  the  record  of  Masonry  in  the  past,  bright  as  it  is  at  the  present, 
we  venture  to  cherish  the  hope  that  the  future,  has  for  us  an  ever-widening  ephe'e  of 
usefulness  and  duty,  and  it  is  our  earnest  prayer  that  the  G.A.O.T.U.  will  so  direct  our 
delib  rations  that  Masonry  may  gr.w  and  flourish,  and  exemplify  to  the  world  the  vir- 
tues which  it  tcachec. 

Through  yon,  M.  W.  Sir,  we  desire  to  express  to  t^e  brethren  of  the  Grand  L~dge 
our  pleas  ire  in  welcoming  such  a  distinguished  body  <f  representative  men  to  the 
Forest  City.  We  extend  to  every  brother  the  sincere  greeting  of  the  Craft  io  London, 
and  we  trust  that  while  in  ses,iori  the  wisiom  of  the  unit  dcouus.imay  be  felt  through- 
out the  entire  jurisdiction. 

A.  W.  Porte,  P.G.S.W.,  Chairman. 

Johx  Smith,  W.M.,  St.  John's,  No.  20. 

T.  H.  L-scombe,  W.M.,  St.  Georgp,  No.  42. 

A.  A.  Campbell,  W.M.,  Kilwinning,  No.  64. 

A.  G.  McWhixsby,  W.M..  Tuson,  No.  195. 

T.  A.  Rowat,  W.M.,  St,  John's,  No.  209a. 

J.  H.  Steix.  W.M.,  C  .rinthian,  No.  330. 

Jas.  Lord,  W.V.,  King  Solomon's,  No.  378. 

W.  G.  McMilles,  W.M.,  Union,  No.  360. 

COMMITTEE   OX   CREDENTIALS. 

R.  W.  Bros.  R.  B.  Hungerford,  Win.  Roaf,  and  James  Greenfield,  the 
Committee  on  Credentials  of  Representatives  and  Proxies  from  Lodges, 
reported  the  following  as  being  present : 

No.    2.  Niagara,  Hiagira. 

M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  P.M. 

No.    S.  The  Ancient  St.  John's,  Kingston. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Wilson,  W.  M.;  R.  W.  Bro3.  H  J.  Wilkinson  and  John  King- 
horn,  P.M.'s. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  23 

No.    S.  Sussex,  Brockville. 

W.  Bro.  Geo.  K.   Dewey,  W.M.;  Bro.  A.  Urquhart,  S.W.;  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J. 

Simpson  and  V.  W.  Bro.  J.  Quigg,  P.M.'s. 
No.    6.  Barton,  Hamilton. 

W.  Bro.  F.  B.  Ross,  W.M.;  R.  \V.  Bros.  Gavin  Stewart,  Wm.  Gibson,  George 

Russell  and  H.  A.  Mackay ;  V.W.  Bro.  G.  E.  Mason,  and  W.  Bros.  R.  Hobson 

and  James  Ferres,  P.M.'s. 
No.    7.  Union,  Grimsby. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Forbes,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.    9.  Union,  Napanee. 

Br\  T.  D.  Pruyn,  S.W.;  R.  W.  Bro.  S.  C.  Warner,  and  W.  Bo.  W.  J.  Shannon 

P.M.'s. 
No.  10.  Norfolk,  Simeoe. 

W.   Bros.  E.  G.  Wells,  P.M.,   Proxy,  and  J.  C.  Boyd  and  G.  H.  Luscombe, 

P.M.'s. 
No.  11.  Moira,  Belleville. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Lattimer,  P.M.,  Proxy,  R,  W.   B:o.  L.  H.  Henderson  and  W.  Bro. 

John  Newton,  P.M.'s. 
No.  lit.  True  Britons,  Perth. 

W.  Bro.  J.  R.  Wright,  Proxy. 
No.  15.  St.  George's,  St.  Catharines. 

R.  W.  Bro.  R.  Ker,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  16.  St.  Andreiv's,  Toronto. 

W.  Brcs.  Thos.  Bell,  W.M.;  Dan'el  Rose,  P.M. 
No.  17.  St.  John's,  Cobourg. 

W.  Bro.  A.  R.  Hargrafc,  W.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.  P.  J.  Lightburne,  and  W.  Bro.  R.J. 

Craig,  P.M.'s. 
No.  18.  Prince  Edward,  Picton 

W.  Bro.  W.  R.  Leavens,  W.M. 
No.  SO.  St  John's,  London. 

W.   B  o.  John  Smith,   W.M. ;    Bro.  John  Robertson,  J. W.  ;    M.W.   Bro.  Jas. 

Moffat ;  V.W.  Bros.  Jos.  Hook,  and  M.  D.  Dawson  and  W.  Bro3.  A.  B.  Greer, 

G.  Elliott,  J.  H.  Wilson,  James  Dunn  ani  H.  Draney,  P.M's. 
No.  11a.  St.  John's,   Vankleek  Hill. 

R.W.  Bro.  G.  S.  MacFarlane,  Proxy. 
No.  32.  King  Solomon's,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Scott,  W.M.  ;  M.W.  Bros.  J.  R033  Robertson,  P.M. ;  D.  Sprv, 

P.M. 
3.  Richmond,  Richmond,  Hill. 

W.  Bro.  H.  A.  Nicholls.  W.M. 
i.  St.  Francis,  Smith's  Falls. 

W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Houston,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
5.  Ionic,  Toronto. 

R.W.  Bro.  Wm.  Roaf  ;  V.W.  Bros.  G.  S.  Rverson  and  F.  F.  Manly  and  W.  Bro. 

J.  H.  Patterson,  P.M's. 
S.  Ontario,  Port  Hope.. 

W.  Bros.  J.  W.  Quinlan,  W.M   ;  W.  J.  Robertson,  P.M. 
7.  Strict  Observance,  Hamilton.. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Herring.  W.M.  ;  R.W.  Bros.  J.  M.  Gibson,  J.  J.  Masm  and  R.  L. 

Gunn;  V.W.  Bros.  F.  F.  Dalley  and  R.  A.  Hutchison,  and  W.  Bros.  P.  D.  Caree, 

F.  J.  Howell  and  T.  W.  Lester,  P.  M's. 
No  29.  United,  Brighton. 

W.  Bro.  R.  J.  Wade,  W.M. 
No.  SO.  Composite,  Whitby. 

W.  Bro.  A.  G.  Henderson,  W.  M.  ;    V.  W.  Bro.  C.  King  and  W.  Bros.  Andrew 

Ro8i  and  R.  S.  Cormack,  P.M's. 
No.  31.  Jerusalem,  Botvmanville. 

W.  Bro.  T.  F.  Spry,  P.M.  Proxy  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  McKay,  P.M. 
No.  32.  Amity,  Dunnville. 

W.  Bro.  L.  A.  CoDgdon,  W.M. 
No.  33.  Maitland,  Goderich. 

W.  Bro.  Robt.  Park,  W.M. ;  R.W.  Bros.  I.  Toms  and  J.  Beck,  and  W.  Bros.  C. 

A.  Humber  and  James  Addison,  P.M's. 
No.  3h.  Thistle,  Amherstburgh. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Gott,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  37.  King  Hiram,  Tngersoll. 

W.  Bro.  J.  P.  Bole=,  W.M.  ;  R.W.  Bro.  M.  Walsh,  P.M. 
No.  38.  Trent,  Trenton. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  T.  Wilkins,  P.M.,  Proxy  :  V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Collins,  P.M. 
No.  39.  Mount  Zion,  Brooklin. 

W.  Bro.  J.  W.  Thompson,  W.M. 


No. 

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No. 

U. 

No. 

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So. 

m. 

No. 

27. 

24  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

No.  1,0.  St  Joint's,  Hamilton. 

W.  Bro.  John  M-  odie,  W.M.  ;  B  o.  W.   J.  Aitchisf  n,  S.W.  ;  R.  W.  Br.\  John 

Malloy  ;   V.W.  Bro.  T.  McCa'lum,  and  \V.  B.cs.  W.  J.  McA  lister  and  Albert 
•  Pain,  P.Ms. 
No.  1,1.  St.  George's,  Kingsville. 

W.  Bro.  Leroy  Cae,  W.M. 
NOi  l&.  St.  George's,  London. 

W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Lu  co  nbe,  W.M.;  Bro.  J.   A.  Nelles,   S.W.;   R.  W.  Bro=    A.  B. 

Munson,  Isaac  Waterman,  and  T.  H.  Brunton  ;  V.W.  Bro.  Herman  WRerman 

and  \V.  Brjs.  A.  E  lis,  T.  R.  Parker,   H.  Baptz,  W.  Skinner,   E.  Birke,   Wm. 

Thornton,  G.  Angus,  Andrew  Dileand  H.  H.  Nelles,  P.M's. 
No.  US.  King  Solomon's,  Woodstock. 

W.  Bro.  T.  E.  We-t,  W.M.;  V.W.  Bro».  J.  W.  Ripp  n  a  <d  JaTies  S.  Scarff,  and 

W.  Bros.  G.  J.  Frase ",  A.  J.  Mcintosh  and  A.  McJleneghan,  P.Ms. 
No.  !,!,.  St.  Thomas,  St.  Thomas. 

W.  Bro.  J.  Walis,  W.M.;  Bros.   J.  A.  Squance,  S.W.;  H.  A.  Melntvre,  J.W.; 

R.  W.  Bros.  L.  Sitter  and  R  >bert  Mackay ;  V.W.  Bro.  S.  Dumber,  and  W.  Bros. 

N.  W.  Ford,  H.  Bradsh^w,  W.  E.  Ilsatdi  and  John  Midgely,  P.M's. 
No    '<•".  Brant,  Brantford. 

W.  Bro.  S.  F.  Pa^smore,  W.M. 
No.  1,6.  Wellington    Chatham. 

W.  Bro.   A.  H.  VonGanten,  W.M.;  R.W.   Bro.  T.  C.  Ma?nabb,  and  W.  Bros. 

Wm.  Young  ani  Robt.  Riddell,  P.Ms. 
No.  1,7.  Gnat  Western,  Windsor. 

W.  Bro.  James  Weir,  W.M.  ;  Bros.  Walter  Hold, took,  S.W.;  A.  J.  Little,  J.W. 
No.  50.  Consecon,  Consecon. 

W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Thornton.  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  52.  Dalhousie,  Ottawa. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Salmon,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  54.  Vaughan,  Maple. 

W.  Bros.  Leedi  Richardson,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  ThomiS  Cousins,  P.M. 
No.  55.  Merrickville,  Merrickcille. 

R.  W.  Bro.  James  Reynolds,  Pi  oxy. 
No.  56.  Victoria,  Sanaa. 

Bro.  James  Lambert,  J.  Wz.  V.  W.  Bro.  C.  Mole,  aid  W.  Bros.  Robert  Ker 

P.  M's. 
No.  57.  Harmoni/,  Binbrook. 

W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Jackson,  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  Rev.    Geo.  Chrvstal,  P.M. 
No.  58.  Doric,  Ottawa. 

W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Stephen,  W.M. 
No.  61.  Acacia,  Hamilton. 

W.  Bro.  S.  H.  Kent.  W.  M.;  M.  W.  Bro.  Hu;h  Murray,  and  V.  W.  Bro.  J.  D. 

Clarke,  P.M's. 
No.  '<'-'•  St.  Andrew's,  Caledonia. 

Bro.  Jos.  Bingle,  J.  W.;  W.  Bro.  James  Olds,  P.M. 
No.  63.  St.  John's.  Carleton  Place. 

W.  Bros.  W.  M.  Dunham,  W.  M.;  F.  Donald,  P.  M. 
No.  6!t.  Kilwinning,  London. 

W.  Bro.  A.  A.  Campbell,  W.  M.;  Bro.  C.  W.  Davis,  S.  W.;  R.  W.  Bros.  R.  B. 

Hungirford  and  Evans  Davis  ;  V.  W.  Bros.  C.  A.  Sippi  and  J.  H.  Flock  ;  and 

W.  Bros.  G.  Laing,  J.  W.  Butler,  C.  C.  Reed,  J.  H.  Ferguson,  W.  Morgan,  John 

Overell,  A.  McQueen,  R.  M.  Graham  and  A.  O.  Jcffery,  P.M's. 
No.  65.  Rehoboam,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  A.  Maclean,  W.  M.;  Bro.  F.  Armstrong,  J.  W.;  R.  W.  Bros.  J.  B. 

Nixon,  R.  L.  Patterson  and  James  Greenfield  ;  aid  W.  Bros.  J.  S.  Ballantvne, 

M.  Gibbj  and  W.  J.  Graham,  P.  M's. 
JVo.  66.  Durham,  Newcastle. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Bellwool,  W.M.;  Jnmes  Parker,  S.  W.;  V.W.  Bro.  D.  Alliri,  P.M. 
No.  68.  St.  John's,  Tngersoll. 

W.  Bro.  Wm.  Partlo,  W.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler,  P.M. 
No.  69.  Stirling,  Stirling. 

W.  Bro.  John  Shaw,  W.M. 
No.  72.  Alma.  Gait. 

W.  B;o.  J.  W.  Portcous,  W.M. 
No,  73.  St.  James,  St.  Mary's. 

W.  Bro.  F.  P.   Riddell,  W.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.   H.  F.  Sharp,  anl  W.    Bros.  W.  C. 

Mosscup,  D.  Dewar,  and  James  Chalme  s,  P.M.'s. 
Nc.  7L  St.  James,  Maitland. 

W.  Bos.  W.  Simps  Dn,  W.M.;  D.  W.  R  .ss,  P.M. 
No.  75.  St.  John's,  Toronto. 

B  o.  J.  B.  Young,  S.W.;  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Simpson  and  W.  Bro.  John  Ewen, 
P.M.'s. 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  25 

y0  71;  Oxford,  Woodstock. 

W   Bro.  A.  M.  Clark,  W.M.;  Bro.  John  Odium.  J.  W.;  R.W.  Bros.  James  Suth- 
erland and  F.  C.  Martin,  V.  W.  B.os.  R.  R.  Fulton  and  W.  T.  Wilkinson,  a^.d 
W.  Bro.  Jas.  McLing,  P.M.'s. 
Xo.  77  faithful  Brethren,  Lindsay, 

W.  Bro.  J.  D.  Graham,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  78.  King  Hiram    TUsonbury. 

W.  Bro.  Win,  Norris,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo  79_  Simcoe,  Bradford. 

R.  W.  Bro.  H.  S.  Broughton,  P.M. 
Xo  si  St.  John's,  Mount  Brydges. 

'  R.  W.  Bro.  H.  G.  Lind«y,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  W.  Bros.  John  Betts,  W.  E.  Sawyer, 
Geo.  Parrott  and  David  Small,  P.M.'s. 
Xo  8"  St.  John's,  Pans. 

W   Bro.  A.  N.  Parney,  W.M.;  Bros.  John  F.  Martin,  S.W.;  R.  Thompson,  J.W.; 
R.'\V.  Bro.  P.  H.  Cox,  and  W.  Bro.  P.  Buck'ey,  P.M.'s. 
Xo  83  Beaver,  Strathrog. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Seed,  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  J.  P.   Whitehe  d,  and  W.  Bio.  T.  O. 
Currie,  P.M.'s. 
Xo.  85.  Rixiag  Sun,  Farmersvdle. 

W.  Bro.  A.  E.  dimming,  Proxy. 
Xo  86  Wilson,   Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  Geo.  Moi',  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  T.  Sargmt  and  W.  Bro.  George  Clarke, 
P.M's. 
Xo.  87.  Markham  Union,  Markham. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  R.  Vanzmt,  P.M.,  Pr  xy. 
Xo    88  St  Geo  ge's,  Owen  Sound. 

V.W.  Bro.  R.  McKnigln,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  R.W.  Bro.  Ja=.  McLiuchlan,  P.M. 
Xo.  90.  Manito    Collingwoqd. 

Bro.  W.  R.  Rowland,  S.W.;  M.W.  Bo.  Hy.   Rcbe.tson,  and  R.  W.  Bro.  John 
Nettleton  ani  W.  T.  T  ner,  P.Ms. 
Xo    91,  Colb'jrne,  Colbo  ne. 

R.W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wi  son,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  92.  Cataraqui,  Kingston. 

Bro.  J.  H.  Birkett,  S.W.;  V.W.  Br..  A.  Shaw  and  W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Boglen.P.Ms. 
Xo    93  Northern  Light,  Kincardine. 

"  W.  Bro.  David  Collins,  W  M.;  R  W   Bro.  D.  B.  Martyn  ani  V.W.  Bro.  E.  Fox, 

PMs-  „        »     , 

No    9/f.  St,  Mark's,  Port  Stanley. 

R  W.  Bro.  L.  G.  Jirvis,  W.M  ;  Br  ia.  Geo.  M  ore,  S.W  ,  L.  J.  M  jthenll,  J.W  .; 

W.  Br,s.  W.  H.  Edgecome,  N.  S.  McCall,  ani  D.  M.  May,  P.M  s. 
Xo    9G  Corinthian,  Barrie. 

'  Bro.  F.  Hornjby,  S.W.;  R.W.  Bro.  D.  F.  Macwat\  P.M. 
Xo.  97.  Sharon,   Sharon. 

W.  Bro.  D.  L.  Lepird,  W.M. 
Xo   99  Tuscan,  Newmarket. 

W.  Bro.  P.  T.  Lee,  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Bruaton,  P.M. 
Xo.  101.  Corinthian.  Peterboro'. 

W.  Bro.  T.  E.  B  adburne,  W.M. 
Xo    103.  Maple  Leaf,  St.  Catharines. 

W.  Bros.  H.  Sou'hcott,  W.M.;  H.  J.  Johnston,  P.M. 
Xo    10k  St.  John's,  Norwich. 

W.  Bros.  A.  McCurly,  W.M.;  T.  B.  Phepoe,  P.M. 
Xo   105.  St.  Mark's,  Niagara  Falls  South. 

W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Garner,  W.  M.;  Bro.  J.  G.  Cadhan,  S.  W. 
Xo  106.  Burford,  Burford. 

V.  W.  Bro.  W.  F.  Mi!e=,  P.  M.,  Proxy  ;  F.  D.  Wi  son,  P.  M. 
Xo.  108.  Blenheim,  Princeton. 

W.  Bo.  W.  C.  Patton,  W.  M. 
Xo.  110.  Central,  Prescott. 

W.  Bro.  J.  F.  Graham,  W.  M. 
Xo.  113.  Wilson,  Waterford. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Me  sacer,  W.  M. 
Xo.  111*.  Hope,  Port  Hope. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Gufat,  W.  M. 
Xo.  115.  Ivy,  Beamsville. 

'  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Gibs  n,  P.  M.,  Proxy. 
No.  116.  Cassia.  Thedford. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  W.  H  .dwell,  P.  M.,  Proxy  ;  W.  Bro.  J.  0-  Br^wn,  P.  M. 
Xo   220  Warren,  Fingal.  '        „„„'« 

'    "  'W.  Bro.  M.  Campbell,  W.  M.;  Bro.  A.  McDongal',  J.  W.;  W.  Bros.  N.  S.  McCall 

and  J^mes  W.  Mi'l.r,  P.  M's. 


26  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

No.  181,  Doric,  Brantford. 

W.  Bro.  J.  T.  Slater,  \V.  M.;    Bro.  W.  F.  Paterson,  J.  W.;   V.  W.   Bro.  L. 

Secord,  and  W.  Bros.  J.  G.  Lidd-11,  F.  C.  Heath  and  W.  Watt,  P.  M's. 
Xo.  lit.  Renfrew,  Renfrew. 

Bro.  N.  H.  Cleary,  J.  W. 
No.  123.  The  Belleville,  Belleville. 

W.  Bro.  R.  E.  Clarke,  W.  M. 
Xo.  125.  Cornwall.  Cornwall. 

V.  W.  Bro.  C.  F.  Mansell,  P.  M.,  Proxy  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  Rev.  Canon  Pettitt,  P.M. 
Xo.  127.  Frar.ck,  Frank  ford. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilson,  P  o*y. 
No.  12S.  Pembroke,  Pembroke. 

W.  Bros.  R.  W.  Kenning,  W.  M.;  W.  J.  Douglas,  S.  W.;  R.  W.  Bros.  J.  H.  Bur- 

ritt  and  W.  R.  White,  P.  Ms. 
Xo.  129.  The  Rising  Sun,  Aurora. 

W.  Bro.  H.  J.  Charles,  W.  M. 
Xo.  131.  St.  Law  ence,  Southampton. 

R.W.  Bro.  D.  D.  Campbell,  Proxy. 
No.  133.  Lebanon  Forest,  Exeter, 

W.    Bro.  R.    H.  Collins,  W.  M.  ;  Bro.  C.    Saunders,  S.  W.  ;  W.  Brop.  G.  A.  K. 

McLeod  and  H.  Sp:cktran,  P.MV. 
No.  135.  St.  Clair,  Milton. 

W.  Bro?.  J.  A.  Fraser.  P.M..  Proxy,  and  W.  Paoton,  G.  Smith  andC.  Hoff,  P.M's. 
No.  136.  Richardson,  Stouffville. 

W.  Bro.  E.  W.  Gardner,  W.M.  ;  Bro.  J.  A.  McGillivary,  S.W 
Xo.  137.  Pythagoras,  Meaford. 

W.  Bros.  Rtv.  J.  H.  Fairlie,  D.  B>les  and  R.  R.  FultOD,  P.M's. 
Xo.  139.  Lebanon,  Oshaiva. 

Bro.  A.  R.  McLeaD,  S.W. 
Xo.  11,0.  Malahide,  Aylmer. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Fear,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  lid.  Tudor,  Mitchell. 

W.  Bro.  Wm.  Machan,  W.M. 
Xo.  I!f2.  Excelsior,  Morrisburg. 

Bro.  G.  H.  S.  Kennedy,  J.W.  ;  R.W.  Bro.  S.  B.  Fell,  P.M. 
Xo.  lk't.  Teeumseh,  Stratford. 

w.  Br\  Wm.  McKellar,  W.  M.  ;  Bro.  Robt.  Bosberrv,,  J.  W.  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  E. 

Harding,  P.  M. 
No.  1U5.  J.  B.  Hall,  Millbrook. 

R.W.  Bro.  H.  Turner,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  1U6.  Prince  of  Wales,  Newburg. 

W.  Bro.  C.  Shorey,  W.M.  ;  R.W,  Bro.  R.  W.  Longrnor*,  P.M. 
No.  1U7.  Mississippi,  Almonte. 

W.  Bro.  Frank  Doaald,  Proxy. 
No.  11,8.  Civil  Servkc,  Ottawa. 

R.W.  Bro.  Le  F.  A.  MiDgay,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  11,9.  Erie,  Port  Dover. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Bsyd,  Proxy. 
No.  151.  The  Grand  River,  Berlin. 

W.  Ero.  W.  J.  Mellen.  W.M.  ;  R.W.  Bro.  D.  B.  Dewar,  P.M. 
No.  153.  Bunts,  Wyoming. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Newell,  W.M.;  Bos.  J.  M.   Gunne,  S.W.;  John  Campbell,  J.  W.; 

W.  Bros.  J.  M.  Wilson,  A.  E.  Harvey,  W.  B.  Collins  and  H.  H.  Hunt,  P.M. 'a. 
Xo.  15k.  Irving,  Luean. 

W.  Bro.  C.  B.  Edwards,  W.M.;  Bro.  C.  Haskett,  J.W.;  W.  Bros.  W.  Matheson, 

Wm.  McLeod,  John  Fox,  W.  Ellwood,  C.  C.  Hodgins  and  Wm.  Porter,  P.M.'s. 
Xo.  155.  Peterborowih,  Peterborough. 

R.  W.  Bro.  B.  Short'v,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  156.  York,  North  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  C.  C.  N'onU,  W.M. 
Xo.  157.  Simpson,  Xewboro'. 

R.  W.  Bro.  R.  H.  Preston,  P.M.,  Pr  >xy. 
Xo.  159.  Goodwood ,  Richmond. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Macfarlane,  Pioxv. 
No.  161.  Percy,  Warkworth. 

W.  Bro.  C.  A.  Tomlii  s:n,  W.M. 
No.  162.  Forest,  Wroxeter. 

W.  Bro.  Isaac  Elliott,  W.M. 
No.  16L  Star  in  the  East,  Wellington. 

W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Thornton,  Proxy. 
No.  165.  Burlington,  Burlington. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Kerns,  P.M.,  Proxy. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON.    5892.  27 

jf0   J68  Merritt,  Wetland. 

W.  Bro.  Geo.  Wells,  W.M.  .„,_,, 

v«    »7fl  Britannia,  Seaforth. 

W  Bro  R.  W.  B.Smith.  W.M.;  Pro.  Rev.  J.  W.  Hodgins,  J.W. 

V(/    ;:J      '  prtnce  of  Wales,  Iona. 

\V   Bro   S.  H.  Weldon,  W.M. 

so  172   '  Ayr>  Ay- 

'    '  W.Bro.  W.  Willison,  W.M.;  Bro.  S.  Stewjit    S.W. 
Vo   i;i  Walsingham,  Port  Rowan. 

'R.  W.  Bro.  J.  C  B  yd,  Proxy. 
Vfl    lye;  Spartan,  Sparta. 

W   Bros.  G.  H.  Haight,  W.M.;  W.  B.  Co'e.  P.M. 
a.    m     '  The  Builders',  Ottawa. 

W    B  o    Fred.  C  ok,  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  David  Taylor,  P.M. 
V      17S      '  PlattsviUe,  PlattsviUe. 

W.  Bros.  R.  Hewitt,  P.M.,  Proxy;  W.  B.  He  .derson,  P.M. 
N°-  m\x   Bro  R   Toven,W.M.;B^aO.'H.linsworth,J.W.;R.W.  Bro.  John  Scon 

and  W.  Bros.  Thos.  New  aid  H.  N.  Tarry,  P.M's. 
y0    1S1-  Oriental,  Port  Burwell. 

W.  Ero.  W.  S.  Davidson,  W.M. 
y„    tg>  Old  Light,  Lucknow. 

Bros  W.  A.Wilson,  S.W.;  D.  Patte-son,  J.W. 
v0    m  Plantagenet,  Plantagenet. 

Bros.  C.  O.  Carson^  S.W.;  W.  Franklin,  J.W. 
Vo    190  Belmont,  Belmont.  a..-,-*** 

F.W.  Bro.  John  Boy',  P.M.,  Pioxy  ;  W.  Bro>.  G.  W.  Fra-.cis  and  J.  G.  Fa«cttt, 

P  M V. 
So.  192.  Orillia,  Orillia. 

W.  Bro.  E.  C.  Roper,  W.M. 
jf0    m^  Petrolia,  Petrolut. 

"w  Bro.  Isaac  Erb,  W.M.;  Bro.  R.  H.  Burgess,  S.W. 
V„    195  The  Tuscan,  London.  . 

W.  Bro.  A.  G.  McWhinney.W.M.;  Bro>.  W.  T   Vamtonc ,.  SA\   ;  F   A.  B    F  ^ 

J  W  •  R  W    Bros.   A.  W.  Porte  and  R.  B.  Hungerford ;  V.  W.  Bros.  Thomas 

Beat'tie  and  J.  D.  Cla.ke.>nd  W.  Bros.  R.  W.  Barker,  P.   D.  Brodenc C.  B. 

Fisher,  Edwin  Paull,  A.  G.  Smyth,  G.   A.  Somervil  e,  Y> .  J.  Reid,  a  d  U.  u. 

Sutherland,  P.M's. 
y0    J96  Madawaska,  Arnprior. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Burritt,  Proxy. 
Y„    f97  Saugeen.    Walkerton. 

W.  Bro.  Chas.  Astley,  W.M.;  R.W.  Bro.  W.  A.  Ure>n,  and   W.    Bro.  Hugh 

V„      ,,o  '     '       '  St.  Alban'8,  Mount  Forest. 

W  Bro.  R.  O.  Kilgour,  W.M. 
Vn    ->frt  Irvine,  Elora. 

W    Bro.  Joseph  Clarke,  W.M.;  R.W.  B-o.  T.  P.  Snith,  P.M. 
Vo  gjjg,  Neiv  Dominion,  Acw  Hamburg. 

'  W.  Bro.  Alex.  Fraser,  W.  M. 
v„    ->ciQn  St.  John's,  London. 

\Y  Bro  T  A  Rowat,  W.M.;  Bros.  C.  A.  Kingston,  S.W.;  W.  S.  Rhycard,  J  W .  , 
RW   Bros   J   S   Dewar  and  G.  C.  Davis,  and  W.  Bros.  J.  T.  Stephenson,  W.  J. 
Johnson?  A   E  Coop£  A.  Carrothers.  J.  A.  Smith,  Wm.  O'Brian.  B.  W.  Greer. 
and  A.  McCormick,  P.  M's. 
yf,  jog  Evergreen,  Lanark. 

B.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Rae.  Proxy. 
V0  812  Elysian,  Garden  Island. 

"  R.  W.  Bro.  H.  J.  Wi  kins'on.  Proxy. 
yp  JLr  Lake,  Ameliasburg. 

\V   Bro.  Rev.  W.  T.  Wilkins,  Proxy. 
Vo   ne  Harris  Orangeville. 

\V.  Bros.  R.  Irwin,  W.  M.;  John  C.  Fox,  P.  M. 
Vo   "17  Frederick,  Delhi. 

W.  Bro.  A.  W.  Crysler,  W.  M. 
Vo   "IS  Stevenson,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  C.  H.  Corton,  W.  M.;  Pro.  E.  J.  Walsh.  J.  W.;  V.  W .  Bro.  W .  C.  Mor- 
rison and  W.  Bro.  John  Patton,  P.  M's. 
jf0-  gx9.  Credit,  Georgetown. 

V   W.  Bro.  G.  E.  Macoi,  Pro>y. 
jVo   '•'.,  Zcredatha    Uxbridge. 

'w.  Bro.  Thomas  Hardy.  W.  M.;  Bro.  G.  Thompson,  B.  W. 
y.0  %%i  Mountain.  Thorold. 

'  W.  Bro.  P.  S.  Meddough   W.  M. 


28  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

No.  fgg.  Marmora,  Marmora. 

W.  Bro.  G.  B.  Bleecker,  W.  M. 
No.  $23.  Norwood,  Norwood. 

W.  Bro.  R.  A.  Scott,  W.  M. 
No   .,'».  Zurich,  Hensatt. 

W.  Bro.  G.  T.  McKay.  W.  M.;  B  o.  John  McXevin,  S.  W.;  V.  W.  Bro.  C.  Bene- 
dict and  W.  Bro.  W.  Do:g,  P.  M's. 
No.  225.  Bernard,  Listowel. 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  D.  Campb  11,  P.  M 
No.  228.  Prince  Arthur,  Odessa. 

W.  Bro.  A.  Shaw.  Proxy. 
No.  229.  Ionic,  Brampton. 

W.  Bro.  W.  E.  Milner,  W.M. 
No.  230.  Kerr,  Barrie. 

W.  Bro.  S.  J.  Sanford.  W.  M.  ;     M.W.  Bro.    D.    Spry    and    W.     Bro.    R.    E. 

Fletcher,  P.M's. 
No.  231.  Fidelltii,  Ottawa. 

W.  Bro.  B.  W.  G-anger,  W.M.  ;  R.W.  br-s.  Wm.  Reu  and  C.  R.  Church,  P.M's. 
No    232  Cameron,  Button. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Nelson,  W.  M. 
No.  233.  Doric,  ParkhUl. 

Bro.  A.  W.  Hu  rjp'iries,  J.W. ;  W.    Bro?.   W.  Dawson   A.  JIcLachliH  and  D.  N. 

McLeod.  P.M's. 
No.  23k.  Beaver   Clarksburg. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Di  kinso  i.  P.M.,  P  oxy ;  V.W.  Bro.  Charles  Pye,  P.M. 
No.  tS5.  Aldworth,  Paisley. 

R.W.  Bro.  D.  D.  Campbe  1,  Proxy  ;  W.  Bro.  J.  .T.  Richardson,  P.M. 
No.  236.  Manitoba,  Cookstown. 

W.  Bro.  W.  Stewart.  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  237.  Vienna,  Vienna. 

W.  Bro.  E.  E.  Kilmer,  W.M 
No.  238.  Havehtck,  Watford. 

W.  Bro.  A.  Jami-.SDn,  W.M.  ;  Bro.  T.  G.  Mitchell,  S.W. 
No.  239.  Tweed,  Tweed. 

R.W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilton,  Pro*. v. 
No.  2U2.  Macoy,  MaUorytown. 

W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Cumtning,  Pr  >xy. 

St.  George,  St.  George 

W.  Bro.  R.  G.  Lawrason,  W.M.  ;  V.W.  Bro.'  E.   E.   K  tchen  and  \V.  Bro.   J.   P. 

Lawrason,  P.M'9. 
No.  2k7.  '       Ashlar    Toronto. 

V.W.  Bro.  S.  Pearcv,  P.M.,  Proxy;  K.W.  Bro.  W.  RnfandW.  Bro.  B.  AUen.  P.M's. 
No.  250.  Thistle,  Embro. 

W.  Bo.  Jas.  Munro,  P.M. 
No  253.  Minden,  Kingston. 

W.  Bro.  J.  P.  Oram.  W.M. 
No.  25k.  Clifton,  Niagara  Foils. 

W.  B.o.  J.C.  Barlle.  W.M.;  Bro.  \.  F  a*er.  S.W.;  W.  Bro.  M.P.  McMaster,  P.M. 
No.  255.  Sydenham,  Dresden. 

R.  W.  B.o.  R.  M.  Stuart,  and  W.  Bros.  D.V.  Hicks  and  J.B.  Ca--sca'len,  P.M.'s. 
No.  25<i.  Farran's  Point    Farran's  Point. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Simpson,  Pr  x\ . 
No.  257.  Gait,  Gait. 

W.  Bro.  Alfred  Taylor,  W.M. 
No.258.  Guelph,  Guelph. 

W.  Bro.  G.  W.  Fields,  W  M.;  Bros.   P.  Anderso  r»,  S.W.,  and  R.  Higham,  J.W.; 

R.  W.  Bros.  R.  Mahon-y  and  Hjgh  Walker,  and  W.  Bros.  J.  A.  Angel',  T.  W. 

Rmdall,  and  H.  Bolton,  P.M.'s. 
No.  260.  Washington.  Petrolia. 

W.  Bro.  John  McHattie,  W.M. 
No.  '.61.  Oak  Branch,  Innerkip. 

W.  Bros.  F.  Mitche'l,  W.M.,  and  David  Lsitch  a-d  E.  W.  Tow.i,  P.M.'s. 
No.  262.  Forest.  Forest. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Griggi  and  W.  Bro.  Thonns  Jjnes.  P.M.'s. 
No.  26k.  Chav.diere,  Ottawa. 

W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Jjnes,  W.M. 
No.  265.  Patterson,  Thomhill. 

W.  Bros.  R.  C.  Davison,  W.M.;  J.  E.  Knox,  P.M. 
No.  266.  Northern  Light  Stayner 

W.  Bro.  W.  B.  Sanders,  P.M.,  Pr  xv. 
No.  267.  Parthenon,  Chatham. 

W.  Bro.  Charles  Cape,  W.M. 


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Xo.  869.  Brougham  Union   Brougham. 

W.  Bro.  G.  D.   Linton,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  i70.  Cedar,  Oshaiva. 

W.  Bro.  E.  O.  Felt,  W.M. 
Xo.  271.  Wellington,  Erin. 

W.  Bro.A.  J.  McKinnon,  W.M.;  R  W.  ^ro.  \V.  Conboy,  P.M. 
Xo.  87U.  Kent.  Blenheim. 

W.  Ero.  J.  K.  Morris,  P.M.,  Proxv. 
Xo.  276.  Teeswater,  Teeswater. 

W.  Bro.  John  C'ha;  man,  W.M. 
Xo.  877.  Sei/mour,  Port  Dalhousie. 

W.  Bro.  H.  Southcott,  Proxy. 
No.   V8.  Mystic,  Rosliu. 

W.  Bro.  \V.  Lattimer,  Proxy. 
Xo.  279.  New  Hope,  Eespeler. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  We.ver,  W.M.  ;  R.W.  Bro.  A.  B.  Jardine,  P.M. 
Xo.  882.  Lome,  Glencoe. 

W.  Bro.  Alex.  Mclntvre,  W.M.  ;  Bro.   J.  J.  Bamewall,  S.W.  ;  W.  Bro.  W.  J. 

Frtnch,  P.M. 
Xo.  283.  Eureka    Belleville. 

W.  Bro.  John  Fenn,  W.M.;  R.W  Bros.  Wm.  Smeatonand  W.  L.  Hamilton  and 

W.  Bro.  W.  Webster,  P.M's. 

St.  Johns,   Brussels. 

W.  Bros.  J.  T.  Perper,  W.M  ,  John  shaw,  J.  M.  Mclntoshand  J.  R.  Grant,  P.M's. 
No.   $85.  Seven  Star,  Alliston. 

W.  Bro.  W.  S.  Ellis,  W.M.  ;  Hugh  Wright,  P.M. 
No.  $86.  Windham,  Wingham. 

W.  Br>  s.  J.  A.  Morton,  P.M.,  Proxv,  aid  J.  E.  Tamlyn  and  Thomas  Bell,  P.M's. 
No.   !87.  Shuniah,  Po>t  Arthur. 

Bro.  G.  Mooanr,  S.W.  ;  W.  Bro.  J.  E.  Johnston,  P.M. 
No.  289.  Doric,  Lobo. 

W.  Br".  A.  McMurphy,  W.  M.  ;    Bro.   D.   A.   Graham,  J.  W.  ;    W.  Bros.  T.  A. 

Powe'l,  X.  A.  Graham  and  P.  L.  Graham,  P.M's. 
Xo.  290.  Leamington,  Leamington. 

W.  Bro.  W.  A.  Piper,  W.M. 
Xo.  291.  Duffcrin,  West  Flamboro. 

W.  Bros.  John  Simon,  W.W.,  J.  Bui  bank,  P.M. 
Xo.   ?&J.  Moore,  Mooretown. 

R.W.  Bro.  Rev.  D.  Armstrong,  W.M. 
Xo.  295.  C'utestogo,  Drayton. 

Bro.  A.  C.  Woodman,  S.W. 

Temple,  St.  Catharines. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Donald  Robe.tson,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  W.  Bro.  L.  Leitch,  P.M. 
Preston,  Preston. 

W.  Bro.  A .  Taj  lor,  Proxy. 
Xo.  299.  Victoria,  Centrevillc. 

W.  Bro.  A.  B.  Carscallen,  W.M. 
No.  800.  Mount  Olivet,  Thorndak. 

Bro.  A.  Griffiih,  S.W.;  W.  Bros.  W.  H.  Salmon,  E.  Nicholson  and  P.s.  Murray, 

P.M.'s. 
No.    "..  St.  David's.  St.  Thomas. 

W.  Bro.  D.  B.  Drake,  W.M.;  V.  W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hess,  and  W.  Bros.  C.  Scrase,  J. 

Z.  LoDg,  T.  Penfold,  M.  A.  Payne  and  James  Shernian,  P.M.'s. 
No.  JOS.  Ill  lit h,  Btyth. 

Bro.  J.M.  Hamilton,  S.W. ;  W.  Bros.  D.D.  Carder  and  Jonathan  Emigh,  P.M.'s. 
Ay.  SOU.  Mil  erva,  Stroud. 

W.  Ero.  J.  F.  Palling,  P.M.    Froxy. 
No.  905.  Humber,  Weston. 

W.  Bro.  R.  H.  Leighton,  W.M. 
Xo.  S07.  Arkona,  Arkona. 

Bro.  W.  J.  Teasdall,  P.W.;  W.  Bro.  J.  W.  George,  P.M. 
Xo.  309.  Morning  Star,  Smith's  Hill. 

W.  Bro.  D.  E.  Munro,  W.M. 
No.  -jll.  Blackwood,  Woodbridge. 

P.  W.  Bro.   G.  J.   Bennett,  Proxy;  W.   Bros.  T.  A.  Agar  and  P.  D.  McLea", 
" "  P.M.'?. 

Xo.  818.  Pm/x,  Wallacebwg. 

R.  W.  Bro.  B.  Paine,  Proxy. 
Xo.  SIS.  dementi,  Lakefleld. 

W.  Bro.  T.  J.  Bird,  W.M. 
No.SIL  Blair,  Palmerston. 

W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hubson,  W.M. 


30  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA.  . 

No.  816.  Doric,  Toronto. 

W.  Bros.  W.  McCartney,  P.M.,  Proxy,  an  i  A.  A.  S.  Ardagh  and  H.  A.  Collins, 

P.M.'s. 
So.  319.  Hiram,  Hagersrille. 

W.  Bro.  R.  McDonald,  P.M  ,  Proxy. 
No.  880.  Chesterville,  Chestenille. 

W.  Bro.  C.  W.  Bullock,  P.M..  Pr  xv. 

Sorth  Star,  Owen  Sound. 

V.  \V.  Bro.  G.  Inglis,  P.M.,  Pioxy. 
No.  323.  Alvinston,  Alvinston. 

W.  Bio.  T.  McKay,  W.M.;  John  Coi  n,  P.M. 
So.  -'>2i,.  Temple,  Hamilton. 

W.  Bro.  G.  E.  Martin,  W.M.;  R.W.   Bros.  J.  M.  Gibson,  Wm.  Gibson  ani  W 

Bro.  H.  N.  Kittson,  P.Ms. 
No.  885.  Orono,  Orono. 

W.  Bro.  S.  Cuttle,  W.M. 
>p.  886.  Zetland,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  G.  M.  Fumival,  W.M.;  M.  W.  Bo.   J.  Ross  Robetson  ;  R.  W.  Brx 

E.  T.  Malone,  V.W.  Bro.  Jas.  Wilson  and  W.  Bro.  C.  J.  Hor.l,  P.M's. 
So.  327.  The  Hammond,  WardsviUe. 

Bro.  J.  T.  McKillop,  S.  W. ;  W.  Bro.  E.  Aitchison,  P.M. 
So.  329.  King  Solomon's,  Jarvis. 

W.  Bro.  A.  R.  Colman,  W.M.;  W.  Bros.  James  Noble  and  D.  T.  Hind,  P.M's. 
Xo.  880.  Corinthian,  London  East. 

W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Stead,  W.M.;  Bros.  D.  C.  Kennedy,  S.W.;  J.  Simmons,  J.W. ; 

W.  Bros.  O.  E.  Brenner,  A.  Irvine,  P.  Toll  an  1  J.  H.  Gardiner,  P.M's. 
No.  881.  Forduich,  Forduich. 

R.W.  Bro.  D.  D.  Campbell,  Proxr. 

Stratford,  Stratford. 

W.  Bro.  R.  B.  Brown,  W.M.;  Bro.  J.  A   McFadden,  J.W.;  V.W.  Bro.  James  T. 

Moore,  P.M. 

Prince  Arthur,  Flesherton. 

R.W.  Br  ).  W.  T.  Toner,  Proxy. 

Highgate,  Highgate. 

W.  Brcs.  J.hn  Murray,  P.M.,  Proxy;  Henry  Watson,  P.M 
Xo.  329.  Orient,  Don  Mount. 

W.  Bro.  Ira  Bates,  P.M. 
Fo.  814.  Bruce,  Tiverton. 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  H.  Martyn,  Proxy. 

Merrill,  Dorchester  Station 

V.  W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Chittick,  P..M,  Proxy  ;  V.  W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Shaw  and  W.  Bro. 

S.  Wilson,  P.M's. 
No.  8A5.  Nilestcum,  Nilestmon. 

W.    Bro.   Thos.    McDougal,    W.M.;  Bro.   A.  Barrows,  S.W.;    W.    Bro?.  W.  H. 

Niles,  A.  R.  Rowat  and  Joseph  Wilson,  P.M.'s. 
Xo.  31,6.  Occident,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  R.  Caarlton,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  8U7.  Mercer,  Fergus. 

W.  Bro.  Hugh  Hanlin,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  852.  Granite,  Parry  Sound. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Johu  Nettleton,  Proxy. 
Xo.  351,.  Brock,  Cannington. 

W.  Bro.  M.  L.  Nutting,  W.M. 
Xo.  356.  Biver  Park,  Streetsville. 

W.  Bro.  G.  H.  Falconer,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
Xo.  357.  Waterdown,  Waterdown. 

W.  Bro.  Henry  C'ark,  P.M. 
Xo.  308.  Delaware  Valleii.  Delarcare. 

W.  Bro.  W.  A.   Hutton,  W.M.;  Bros' A.   Smith,  S.W.;  D.  J.   Donaldson,  J.W.; 

W.  Bros.  R.  C.  Hammond  and  W.  C.  Harris,  P.M.'s. 
No.  359.  1  ittoria,    Yittorhi 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  Kennedy,  P.M. 

Muskoka,  Bracebridge. 

W.  Bro.  Jas.  Witton,  P.M.,  Proxy;  V.  W.  Bro.  Isaac  Huber,  P.M. 
So  861.  Waverley,  Guelph. 

W.  Bro.  A.  L:ttle,  W.M.;  Bro.  3.  A.  Kini,  J.W. 
Maple  Leaf,  Tara. 

W.  Bro.  Thomas  Wilson,  W.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.  R.  C.  B:uce,  and  W.  Bro.  A.  Mc- 
Donald, P.M.'s. 
So.  86?  St.  George's,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  Miles  Yokes,  W.M. 


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2fo  368  Salem,  Brockville. 

W.  Bro.  J.  R.  Wright,  W.M.;  Bro.  E.  A.  G.-iger,  S.W.;  R.  W.  Bros.  James  Rey- 
nolds and  W.  L.  Hamilton  ;  V.  W.  Bro.  N.  B.  Colcock  and  W.  Bro.  P.  D.  D, 
Broderick,  P.M.'s. 
No.  369.  Mimico,  Lambton  Mills. 

W.  Bro.  A.  F.  Thompson,  W.  M.;  Bro.  J.  SabistOD,  S.  W.;  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross 
Robertson,  P.M. 
No.  370.  Harmony,  Delta. 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Simpson,  Proxy. 
No  371.  Prince  of  Wales,  Ottaua. 

W.  Bro.  B.  W.  Close,  W.M.;  Bro.  S.  Simms,  J.W.;  R.W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Macfarlaue, 
P.M. 
No  372.  Palmer,   Victoria. 

Bro.  Fred  Spain,  J.W.;  W.  Bros.  J.  G.  Watt?  and  A.  B.  Hurrell,  P.M's. 
No.  37U,  Keene,  Kecne. 

V.W.  Bro.  James  McNeil,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No.  375.  Lome,  Omemee. 

R.W.  Bro.  Wm.  Millar,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No  376.  Unity,  Huntsrdle. 

W.  Bro.  J.  N.  Shearer,  W.  M. 
No.  377.  Lome,  Shelburne. 

W.  Bro.  Chirks  Mason,  W.M. 
No  378.  King  Solomon's,  London  West. 

W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Lord,  W.M.;  Bros.  E.  T.  Essery,  S.W.;  E.  Meredith,  J.W.;  R.W. 
Bro.  John  Simpson,  and  W.  Bros.  Alex.  Currie,  W.  T.  Duff,  B.  J.  Nash  and  J. 
B.  Smyth,  P.M's. 
No   380  Union,  London. 

W.  Bro.  W.  G.  McMil'en,  W  M.;  Bros.  G.  Hampton,  S.W.;  E.  Girdener,  J.W.; 
R.W.  Bro.   R.  B.  Hungerford,  and   W.  Bros.  H.  Stratfold,  J.  D.  Pcse,  O.  J. 
Bridle,  R.  A.  Carrothers,  R.  B.  Walker  and  A.  C.  Stewart,  P.  M'e. 
No  382  Doric,  Hamilton. 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  R.W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason  and  W.  Bro.  Thos. 
Irwin,  P.M. 
No.  38/,.  Alpha,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  Samuel  Horton,  W.M. 
No.  385.  Spry,  Beeton. 

W.  Bro.  Ja-nes  R.  Croft,  W.M. 
No  386.  McColl,  West  Lome. 

W.  Bros.  J.  A.  Gillies,  W.M.;  J.  J.  Stalker  and  W.  H.  McLean,  P.M's. 
No.  387.  Lansdowne,  Lansdowne. 

V.W.  Bro.  J.  Quigg,  Proxy. 
No    388.  Henderson,  lldcrton. 

W.  Bro.   Graham  Walker,  W.  M.  ;  Bro.  T.  H.  Martin,  J.W.  ;  B.  W.  Bro.  T.  E. 
Robson  and  W.  Bro.  A.  F.  Barcliy,  P.M's. 
So   389.  Crystal  Fountain.  North  Augusta, 

V.W.  Bro.  N.  B.  Colcock,  Proxy. 
So.  390.  Florence,  Florence. 

W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Lawrenc?,  W.M. 
No.  391.  Howard,  Iiidgctown. 

W.  Bro.  George  Middleditch,  W.M.;  R.  W.  Bros.  B.  Paine  and  J.  A.  C.  Ander- 
son, P.M.'s. 
No.~392.  Huron,  Camlachie. 

AV.  Bro.  F.  Kennedy,  W.M. ;  V.  W.  Bro.  Alva  Trusler  and  W.  Bro.  John  Ander- 
son, P.M.'s. 
No.  393.  Forest,  Chesley. 

W.  B.o.  C.  J.  Mickle,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
No   39k.  King  Solomon's,  Thames/ord, 

W.  Bros.  Hugh  Kennedy,  W.M.;  and  W.  F.  Kennedy,  F.  Patterson  and  J.  L-. 
McNee,  P.M.'s. 
No.  S9S.  Parvaim,  Comber. 

W.  Bro.  A.  J,  Brown,  P.M. 
No.  396.  Cedar,  Wiarton. 

W.  Bros.  N.  M.  Moore,  W.M.;  James  Walmsley,  P.M. 
No.  398.  Victoria,  Victoria  Road. 

W.  Bro.  J.  W.  Wallace,  Proxy 
No    399.  Moffatt,  Harrietsville. 

W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Jelly,  P.M. 
No.  LOO.  Oahville,  Oakville. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Spcers,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  V.W.  Bro.  W.  A.  Ferrah  an  1  W.  Bro.  M. 
Felan,  P.M's. 
No.  L01.  Craig,  Deseronto. 

W.  Bro.  Robt.  Geddes,  P.M.,  Proxy. 


32  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

No.  402.  Central,  Essex  Centre. 

H-  l        W,  Bro.  J.  F.  Millen,  W.M. 

3*o.  403.  Windsor,  Windsor. 

W.  Bro.  E.  S.  Wigle,  W.M.;  Bro.  R.  F.  Golden,  J.  W.;    R.W,  J.  F.  D'Avignon 

and  W.  Bro.  G.  D.  Adams,  P.M's. 
No.  404;  Lome,  Tamworth. 

W.  Bro  James  Aylesworth,  W.M. 
Xo.  405.  Malt  a  tea,  Mattaua. 

V.  W.  Bro.  R.  A.  Kloek,  P.M.,  Proxy. 
So.  U09.  Golden  Rule,  Oravenhnrst. 

W.  Bro.  A.  A.  Mowrv,  W.M. 
So.  "JO.  £<■'«,  Toronto. 

W.  Bro.  T.  W.  Todd,  W.M.;  I?.  \V.  Br  s.   G.  J.  Bennett  and  G.  G.  Rowe,  and 

V.  W.  Bros.  C.  F.  Mansill  and  Wm  Walker.  P.M.'s. 
So.  ill.  Rodney,  Rodney. 

W.  Bro.  N.  S.  Lusty,  P.M.,  Proxy  ;  W.  Bros.  H.  F.  Jell,  T.  W.  Kirkpatrick  and 

S.  M   Dorland,  P'M.V. 
No.  US.  Keystone,  Sault  ,cte  Mat  ie. 

W.  Bros  C  F.  Farwell,  \V.M.;  D.  Bo'es,  P.M. 
So.  I$19.  Saphtali,  Tilbury  Centre. 

W.  Bros.  J.  W.  Richardson,  W.M.;  J.  P.  Palmer,  P.M. 
No.  UU.  Pequonga.  Rat  Portage. 

M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  Proxy. 
No.  U5.  Furl  William,  Fort  William. 

W.  Bro.  A.  Mcroujall,  W.M. 
So.  U1K.  Lira,  Luri. 

W.  Bro.  A.  E.  dimming,  P.M  ,  Proxy. 
So.  kit.  Keeivatin,  Keeiratin. 

M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Fprv,  Proxy. 
So  US.  MaxDille,  Maxville. 

W   Bro.  C.  W.  Bullock    Proxy. 
So.  U19.  Bismarck.  Point  Edward. 

W.  Bros.  Jas.  Fraser,  W.M.;  G.  A.  Mitchell,  P.M. 
So.  IfSO.  Nivissing,  North  Bay. 

W.  Bros.  A.  R.  Morris,  W.M.;  W.  H.  Burgess'  P.M. 
v  .  ::i.  Scott,  Grand  Valley. 

Bro.  James  McCleland,  J.W.;  W.  Bio.  W.  R.  Scott,  P.M. 
No.  US.  Star  of  the  East,  Bothuell. 

W.  Bros  W.  J.  Sheppar-',  W.M.;  W.  K.  Hit  key,  P.M. 
ftrong,  Sundridge. 

W.  Bro.  A.  J.  Towse,  W.M. 
So.  Ui.  Doric,  Pickering. 

Bro.  J.hn  Cormier,  S.W. 
So.  iS5.  "       St.  Clair,  Port  Lamhton. 

W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Find'ay,  W.M. 
So.  +C'£.  Stanley,   West  Tironto  Junction. 

W.  Bro.  T.  B.  Pheroe,  P  M.   P  oxy  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  G.  J.  B  nnett,  P.M. 
Nickel,  Sudbury. 

W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Howey,  W.M. 

The  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  granted  permission  for  the  admission  of 
all  Master  Masons  in  good  standing  as  visitors. 

The  Grand  Secretary  read  the  rules  and  regulations  for  the  govern- 
ment 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  R.  YV.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Bro. 
R.  T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved,—  That  the  minutes  of  the  proceedings  of  Grand  Lodge  at  the 
Thirty-Sixth  Annual  Communication,  held  at  the  City  of  Toronto,  on 
the  15th,  22nd  and  23rd  days  of  July,  A.D.  1S91,  having  been  printed, 
and  copies  thereof  forwarded  to  Subordinate  Lodges,  the  same  be  con- 
sidered as  read  and  be  now  confirmed,  and  that  the  minutes  of  the 
several  Special  Communications  of  Grand  Lodge,  entered  by  the  Grand 
Secretary  in  the  Minute  Book,  be  taken  as  read,  and  are  hereby  con- 
firmed. 


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GRAND  MASTER'S  ADDRESS. 

The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  delivered  the  following  address  to  the 
brethren  assembled  in  the  Grand  Covimunication. 
Brethren  oj  Grand  Lodge, — When  after  two  years  of  fraternal  and 
business  intercourse  with  my  brethren  in  this  jurisdiction  I  halt  at  the 
milestone  which  marks  the  centennial  year  of  our  history  and  call  the 
representatives  who  compose  the  governing  body,  to  congregate  in  their 
thirty-seventh  annual  communication,  a  feeling  of  satisfaction,  not  un- 
mixed with  gratification,  and  yet  intermingled  with  regret,  pervades 
me — satisfaction  that  I  have  had  the  opportunity  of  enjoying  a  personal 
acquaintance  with  probably  two-thirds  of  the  membership,  and  this 
thought  is  interwoven  with  the  hope  that  these  heart  promptings  may 
never  be  forgotten  ;  gratification  that  my  endeavour  to  inform  and  en- 
tertain my  brethren  had  close  and  intelligent  attention,  that  a  revival 
prevails  in  many  sections,  that  the  work  of  lodges  for  years  in  sight  of 
dissolution  has  quickened,  that  all  along  the  line  the  Craft  bells  are 
chiming  an  anthem  of  enthusiasm  that  will  delight  prosperous  lodges, 
strengthen  those  that  struggle  and  encourage  those  dependent  for  exis- 
tence on  the  surplus  magnetism  generated  in  other  than  their  own  Craft 
homes  ;  regret  that  while  I  may  have  exceeded  my  own  expectations 
in  the  management  of  the  Craft  work,  I  have  nevertheless  been  unable 
to  reach  the  standard  set  by  those  who,  without  the  advantage  of  the 
position,  think  that  the  work  of  a  Grand  Master  is  fully  exemplified 
when  with  sphinx-like  silence,  veiled  in  an  atmosphere  of  dignity,  he 
sits  as  the  living  yet  inanimate  symbol  of  majestic  apathy  rather  than 
that  of  iiseful  action.  My  regrets  are,  however,  softened  by  the  fact 
that  the  flood  of  welcome  and  appreciation  which  has  greeted  me  indi- 
cates that  in  the  hearts  of  the  fraternity  there  is  a  warm  corner  for  a 
presiding  officer,  whose  aim  is— may  I  say  unselfishly? — to  strengthen 
the  cause,  and  to  cement  the  friendships  characteristic  of  an  institution 
devised  by  man,  and  yet  one  of  the  Divine  instrumentalities  which, 
amid  the  smiles  of  summer  and  the  frowns  of  winter,  showers  blessings 
on  all  who  are  true  to  its  principles. 

MY    VISITS   TO   THE   CRAFT   LODGES. 

While  words  uttered  from  this  Grand  East  may  find  their  way  to  the 
membership,  either  in  the  printed  record  of  Grand  Lodge  or  through 
the  medium  of  the  press,  there  can  be  but  one  opinion  that  to  keep  in 
touch  with  the  heart  of  the  Craft,  to  strengthen  the  mystic  tie  of  sym- 
pathy, personal  contact,  the  commune  of  voice  with  voice,  the  inter- 
change of  thought  with  thought,  visits  to  the  brethren  in  their  own 
homes — in  their  lodge  rooms — are  essential.  With  this  object  in  view, 
I  have  during  the  past  two  years  visited  every  lodge  once,  and  many 
twice,  of  the  348  on  the  register  of  this  Grand  Jurisdiction,  making  131 
visits  in  1890-91,  and  232  in  1891-92,  in  all  363  visits,  covering  about 
twenty-three  thousand  miles  of  travel  and  ten  months  of  actual  time 
occupied  in  the  work.  At  these  meetings  I  gave  general  addresses  on 
Craft  work,  lectures  embracing  all  periods  of  Craft  history  from  the 
earliest  date,  at  the  same  time  affording  the  brethren  an  opportunity  of 
enquiry  on  matters  of  which  they  desired  information  in  connection 
with  either  our  esoteric  or  exoteric  work.  The  attendance  was  large 
and  representative  and  might  be  fairly  taken  as  including  two-thirds  of 
the  entire  membership.  The  thousand  memories  of  the  pleasant  talks 
at  these  reunions  with  my  fellow-Craftsmen  have  added  leaves  to  the 
book  of  my  life,  to  which  I  shall  surely,  in  the  aftertime  when  age  has 
a  greater  claim  upon   me,  turn  with  pleasure,  to  refresh  my  mind,  to 


84  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

recall  old  names  and  faces,  encouraged  by  the  thought  that  many  of 
those  who  then  greeted  me  are  yet  active  in  the  work,  and  are  still 
with  me,  marching  along  in  the  twilight  of  life,  with  the  unchanging 
desire  we  all  have  who  recognize  Masonry  as  the  idealistic  reality  of 
fraternity. 

A    FRATERNAL    VISIT. 

During  the  spring  of  the  year,  leaving  our  most  western  lodge  at 
Keewatin,  I  journeyed,  on  the  invitation  of  M.W.  Bro.  W.  G.  Bell,  the 
Grand  Master  of  Manitoba,  to  Winnipeg  and  Brandon.  I  found  there 
a  welcome  that  in  fraternal  enthusiasm  was  excelled  by  no  gathering  of 
the  Craftsmen  of  this  jurisdiction.  The  compliment  was  not  to  me 
but  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Candaa,  whose  offspring  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Manitoba  is,  and  it  was  cheering  to  realize  that  this,  in  a  sense,  ven- 
erated jurisdiction,  holds  a  high  place  in  the  hearts  of  our  Manitoba 
brethren. 

THE    CONDITION    OF   THE    LODGES. 

One  cannot  with  absolute  accuracy,  in  the  short  period  assigned  to 
each  visit  necessary  to  cover  the  ground,  arrive  at  more  than  a  general 
opinion  as  to  the  condition  of  each  lodge  or  of  the  Craft  at  large,  and 
therefore,  it  might  be  unfair  to  place  in  the  crucible  of  criticism  many 
of  the  elements  which  have  to  be  weighed  in  denning  the  prosperity  of 
a  loc'ge.  And  yet  there  are  features  connected  with  the  work,  to 
which  reference  should  be  made,  not  precisely  in  the  censorious  spirit 
— for  that  is  a  field  in  which  many  are  pre-eminently  successful — but 
rather  with  the  anticipation  that  impressions  may  be  made  that  will 
evolve  a  change  for  the  better  in  the  points  alluded  to.  The  mere 
motion  of  the  verbal  machinery  of  man,  that  turns  out  words  in  an  aim- 
less, phonographic  way,  and  without  a  knowledge  of  the  situation, 
would  be  harmful,  not  helpful,  and,  therefore,  my  desire  is  to  impress 
on  the  brethren  that  whatever  personal  experience  has  been  afforded  me 
has  been  amplified  by  the  official  reports  and  by  opinions  expressed  by 
unbiased  minds,  who  are  just  as  sincere  in  the  work  as  any  within  the 
sound  of  my  voice,  and  who  realize  that  Masonry  as  a  need  of  human- 
ity, an  adjunct  to  civilization  ani  an  educator  of  mankind,  has  a  busi- 
ness as  well  as  a  fraternal  aspect — both  factors  that  are  most  essential 
to  success. 

THE   RENDERING    OF   THE    WORK. 

Speaking  in  a  general  way  of  the  condition  of  the  work,  more  par- 
ticularly with  regard  to  ritualistic  exemplification,  it  is  encouraging  to 
know  that  there  is  a  visible  improvement  in  a  large  proportion  of  the 
lodges,  especially  since  the  authorization  ordered  by  Grand  Lodge  five 
years  ago.  The  revision  of  this  year  has  given  unqualified  satisfaction 
— placing  as  it  does  the  W.  M.'s  and  officers  of  lodges  in  a  better 
position  than  ever  before  for  the  proper  rendering  of  the  work. 

SOME    FACTS    ABOUT    ATTENDANCE. 

The  meetings  of  lodges  in  every  district,  with  a  few  exceptions, 
seem  to  have  been  held  with  regularity,  but  an  examination  of  the 
register  books  of  all  the  lodges  during  the  past  five  years  does  not  re- 
veal an  attendance  of  the  brethren  at  all  in  proportion  to  the  total 
membership.  I  have  carefully  examined  this  feature,  have  conversed 
with  those  who  could  offer  an  intelligent  opinion,  and  venture  to  state 
that  a  statistical  return  would  show  that  the  average  monthly  attend- 
ance does  not  exceed  twenty  per  cent  of  the  membership  on  the  roll. 
In  striking  this  average  the  increased  attendance  at  annual  meetings 


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and  at  installation  ceremonials,  when  a  larger  proportion  than  usual  of 
the  brethren  is  present,  is  duly  credited. 

SOME   REASONS   FOR   NON-ATTENDANCE. 

While  this  at  first  view  seems  discouraging,  it  must  be  remembered 
that  fully  twenty  per  cent,  of  the  membership  reside  out  of,  or  in  parts 
of,  the  jurisdiction  distant  from  their  lodges,  that  probably  as  many 
cannot  conveniently  attend  owing  to  temporary  absence,  so  that  there 
are  about  forty  per  cent,  who  are  presumably  indifferent  to  their 
Masonic  connection  and  its  requiremants.  One  would  think  that  the 
efforts  of  the  officers  of  the  lodges  and  the  influence  of  those  who  ha  /e 
passed  the  chair  would  induce  larger  gatherings,  but  apparently  not, 
for  the  registers  do  not  show  an  attendance  of  one  for  every  five  of 
those  who  have  had  the  honour  of  obtaining  past  rank  ;  indeed  many 
incline  to  a  much  smaller  average.  There  is  this  to  be  said,  that  the 
experience  of  other  fraternal  organizations  is  much  the  same,  and  that 
in  some  which  are  prominent  the  average  of  those  present  at  regular 
meetings  is  even  much  less  than  is  claimed  for  our  fraternity,  while 
the  reasons  for  non-attendance  are  possibly  the  same.  In  this  age 
there  are  so  many  avenues  for  fraternal  intercourse  through  organiza- 
tions of  a  beneficial  character,  formed  in  response  to  the  vital  needs  of 
mankind,  in  which  thousands  of  those  in  our  fold  are  affiliated,  we 
may  not,  therefore,  go  out  of  our  way  to  find  reasons  why  organiza- 
tions suffer  from  non-attendance.  Men  are  but  human,  and  home, 
social  and  business  duties  are  elements  in  the  routine  of  life,  which 
with  justice  require  attention  if  we  desire,  as  we  undoubtedly  should, 
to  fulfil  our  duties  in  the  army  of  industrials,  who  have  obligations 
not  only  at  the  family  circle,  but  who  as  citizens  of  a  great  empire 
are  identified  with  everything  that  will  advance  the  cause  of  humanity. 

THE  MEMBERSHIP — WITHIN  AND  WITHOUT. 

Regarding  the  increase  in  membership,  there  is  no  doubt  that  in  the 
prosperous  lodges  of  every  district — and  these  compose  a  large  pro- 
portion— more  care  is  being  exercised  as  to  those  who  are  being  ad- 
mitted, while  in  some  lodges  anxiety  for  funds  to  pay  expenses  clouds 
the  better  judgment,  and  in  a  few  lodges  no  care  whatever  is  appar- 
ently taken.  In  this  latter  class  anyone,  it  is  claimed,  can  be  ad- 
mitted, as  long  as  the  wherewithal  is  provided.  In  one  case,  which 
has  deeply  concerned  me,  it  is  asisrted  that  the  material  accepted  is 
most  indifferent  and  that  the  amount  expended  in  railway  fares  and 
expenses  to  secure  the  services  of  the  P.  M.  %s  to  exemplify  the  work 
greatly  exceeded  the  annual  dues  of  the  lodge  to  Grand  Lodge.  Increase 
in  membership  is  not  an  absolute  essential  or  indication  of  prosperity, 
no  more  than  decrease  by  suspension  is  evidence  of  adversity.  Better 
conserve  and  interest  those  we  have  and  keep  them  true  to  the  prin- 
ciples of  the  institution  than  receive  those  whose  ideas  of  Masonry  are 
defined  by  the  buying  power  of  the  dollar,  and  who  gauge  their  love 
for  a  brother  by  his  commercial  rating.  The  roll  of  those  who  have 
by  suspension  lost  their  privileges  is  admittedly  a  long  one — in  one 
way  regrettable,  and  yet  why  should  we  mourn  over  men,  the  large 
proportion  of  whom  perhaps  measured  their  Masonic  zeal  and  fraternity 
by  the  number  of  ledger  accounts  opened  for  Craftsmen,  who  see  in 
every  brother  the  prospective  purchaser  of  some  of  the  commodities 
that  help  to  make  life  worth  living,  who  use  the  twenty-four  inch 
gauge  as  an  aid  to  business,  and  the  square  as  a  sign  that  they  are 
ready  to  exchange  experience  for  money,  and  that  not  at  the  current 
market  value  ? 


36  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

WHAT  WE  ARE  SUFFERING  FROM. 

This  jurisdiction  is  suffering  and  has  suffered  from  the  depression 
which  prevails  in  sister  jurisdictions  through  a  plethora  of  lodges. 
This  opinion  is  formed  not  from  hearsay,  not  even  from  official  report, 
but  from  a  knowledge  gathered  by  a  personal  examination  of  localities. 
Scattered  through  this  province,  lodges  were  years  ago  planted  without 
the  slightest  regard  to  the  requirements  of  the  community.  This 
action  has  had  the  natural  effect  of  weakening  prosperous  lodges  and 
emasculating  others.  As  a  consequence,  unhealthy  competition  was- 
excited.  Funds  were  required  to  meet  legitimate  expenditure,  and 
those  admitted  to  the  privileges  of  the  Craft,  certainly  became  mem- 
bers, who  were  probably  indifferent  as  to  whether  they  ever  became 
Masons.  The  error  of  the  past  has  carried  with  it  a  lesson  which 
we  justly  appreciate  when  we  suspend  lodges  of  questionable  life  and 
character,  receive  with  thanks  warrants  that  are  surrendered,  as  in 
the  case  of  Springfield,  No.  259,  in  the  Third  District ;  Craig  Lodge, 
No.  214,  in  the  Fourth  District,  and  Quinte  Lodge,  No.  241,  Shannon  - 
ville,  in  the  Thirteenth  District,  and  favor  the  amalgamation  of  lodges, 
as  in  the  case  of  Nos.  83  and  366,  Strathroy,  in  the  Second  District,  and 
Nos.  201  and  340,  of  Gananoque  and  Pittsburg,  in  the  Fourteenth 
District,  where  with  wisdom  united  action  takes  the  place  of  divided 
interest. 

SOME    HOPEFUL    SIGN'S    OF    PROGRESS. 

While  it  is  pleasant  to  know  that  the  cases  alluded  to  form  a  small 
percentage  of  those  on  the  register,  it  is  gratifying  to  report  that  three- 
fourths  of  the  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction  are  not  only  improving  in  the 
exemplification  of  the  work,  but  also  in  the  quality  of  the  membership. 
The  conviction  is  close  to  my  mind  that  the  brethren  are  to-day  speak- 
ing through  the  ballot  box,  and  value  the  advantages  of  the  institution 
by  rejecting  those  whose  motives  for  seeking  admission  are  not  clearly 
defined. 

Another  evidence  of  progress  is  to  be  found  in  the  improvement  of 
the  meeting  places  of  the  Craft.  While  in  an  occasional  locality  the 
primitive  surroundings  remind  one  of  the  days  of  the  pioneer,  when 
timber  was  rendered  artistic  by  the  efforts  of  the  woodman's  axe,  the 
Craft  may  well  feel  proud  of  temples  like  those  of  Barrie,  Collingwood, 
Mattawa  and  Oshawa,  recently  erected,  which  are  not  only  a  credit  to 
this  jurisdiction,  but  are  unequalled  in  design  and  furnishing  by  any 
outside  of  the  palatial  Craft  halls  of  the  great  cities  of  this  continent. 
The  suite  of  rooms  at  Barrie  are  a  model  of  elegance,  appointment  and 
comfort. 

LODGES    UNDER   DISPENSATION. 

While  no  one  more  than  myself  has  commended  caution  in  the  in- 
stituting of  new  lodges,  yet  when  conditions  are  favourable  and  sur- 
roundings justify,  it  is  in  the  interest  of  the  fraternity  to  meet  a 
well-founded  want.  Port  Elgin,  in  the  Fifth  District*  had  a  war- 
rant years  ago,  which  was  surrendered  to  Grand  Lodge  for  the  reason 
that  those  who  carried  on  the  work  allowed  their  enthusiasm  to  out- 
run their  discretion,  and  the  lodge  expenditure  exceeding  its  income 
soon  brought  disaster.  The  desire  to  meet  as  Masons  has  lately  re- 
vived. A  number  of  the  members  of  the  old  lodge,  profiting  by  the 
experience  of  the  past,  have  enlisted  the  sympathies  of  others,  and  all 
joined  in  an  appeal  to  me  for  another  opportunity  to  prove  their  abilitv 
to  meet  in  fraternal  communion.  After  a  lengthened  correspondence, 
a  personal  visit  to  Port  Elgin  to  satisfy  myself  of  the  claims  for  a  dis- 


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pensation,  and  interviews  with  some  fifteen  members  of  the  Craft,  the 
petition  being  recommended  by  St.  Lawrence  Lodge,  No.  131,  South- 
ampton, I  decided  to  grant  a  dispensation. 

The  warrant  of  Lodge  No.  152,  at  Port  Perry  in  the  Twelfth  Dis- 
trict, was,  as  you  are  aware,  suspended  and  cancelled  at  the  last 
Annual  Communication  for  good  and  sufficient  reasons.  Many  promin- 
ent and  worthy  Masons,  who  were  members  of  the  former  lodge,  with 
other  unaffiliated  brethren,  who  were  resident  in  Port  Perry,  joined 
in  a  petition  for  a  dispensation  for  a  new  lodge.  After  careful  consid- 
eration and  enquiry  as  to  the  standing  of  all  concerned,  with  the 
assurance  that  the  lodge  would  not  be  permitted  to  fall  into  the  dev- 
ious ways  of  the  former  lodge,  I  directed  a  dispensation  to  issue. 

The  brethren  residing  in  an  important  suburb  of  Toronto,  situated 
east  of  the  city  limits,  in  the  Eleventh  District,  and  known  as  "  East 
Toronto,"  also  desired  the  privilege  of  meeting  as  Masons.  The  re- 
quest being  endorsed  by  the  nearest  lodge,  recommended  by  the 
D.D.G.M.  of  the  District,  and  with  knowledge  of  the  situation,  a 
belief  that  it  would  be  an  excellent  centre  for  Craft  work,  I  directed 
a  dispensation  to  issue,  as  provided. 

These  dispensations  I  commend  to  your  favourable  consideration, 
assured  that  the  revival  of  Masonry  in  the  two  first  cases  will  be  of  a 
more  satisfactory  character  than  in  the  former  instances,  and  that  in 
the  third  case  we  shall  have  a  lodge  that  will  be  a  credit  not  only  to 
the  Craftsmen  of  my  native  city,  but  will  reflect  honour  on  this  Grand 
Jurisdiction.  I  have  declined  to  grant  dispensations  for  lodges  at  Gore 
Bay  in  the  Seventeenth  District,  Dundalk,  in  the  Ninth,  and  to  Ridout 
Lodge  at  Otterville,  in  the  Sixth  District.  It  would  not  be  in  the  in- 
terest of  the  Craft  to  have  granted  any  of  these  applications. 

THE    WEARING    OF    MASONIC   CLOTHING. 

The  clothing  worn  by  the  Craft  is  symbolical  of  the  highest  type 
of  manhood,  and  in  all  lands,  those  who  appear  clothed  as  Masons  at 
public  ceremonials  are  presumed  to  be  living  exponents  of  principles, 
the  antithesis  of  the  empty  illusions,  exemplified  when  we  cheapen  our 
reputation  by  linking  our  patronage  with  debatable  enterprises,  which 
savor  of  the  masquerade,  the  lace  track  and  the  harlequin,  where  mam- 
mon reigns  supreme  and  fraternity  is  an  unknown  quantity.  Recently 
at  Campbellford  under  the  auspices  of  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  No.  126,  in 
the  Thirteenth  District,  entertainments  were  held,  which  I  understood 
included  a  named  horse  race  as  one  of  the  attractions  to  draw  coin 
from  the  pockets  of  those  who  revel  in  the  joys  of  the  race  track  and 
see  Masonry  as  a  magnet  for  drawing  crowds,  that  can  with  ease  dis- 
tance the  influence  of  the  local  paragrapher,  even  if  his  circulation  be 
limited  only  by  the  capacity  of  the  paper  mill  to  turn  pulp  into  read- 
ing matter.  It  is  my  deliberate  opinion — this,  too,  endorsed  by  the 
voice  of  the  thinking  men  of  the  Craft — that  the  use  of  Masonic  cloth- 
ing at  other  than  authorized  ceremonials,  such  as  services  over  the 
dead,  the  laying  of  corner-stones,  or  ceremonies  directly  under  the 
supervision  of  Grand  Lodge,  is  detrimental  to  the  morale  of  the  Order 
and  repellant  to  all  who  regard  the  Craft  as  a  glorious  companionship 
that  shall  encircle  the  entire  of  humanity.  I  readily  recognize  that, 
while  the  fraternal  and  business  features  claim  attention,  the  social 
landscape  should  not  be  neglected,  for  without  the  solid  sunshine  of 
life  one  might  as  well  blot  out  the  day  and  regard  night  as  a  myth. 
The  social  reunions,  the  entertainments  and  companionable  gatherings, 
which  are  encouraged  by  many  lodges  and  to  which  we  are  able  to  in- 
vite those  who  make  our  homes  a  little  heaven,  are  just  as  necessary  to 


38         •    GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

success  as  the  inner  work  of  our  lodges,  and  yet  there  is  no  more  reason 
why  at  a  ball  or  concert,  at  a  picnic  or  steamboat  excursion,  the  Craft 
clothing  should  be  worn  than  that  a  man  should  carry  a  thermometer 
around  his  neck  to  grade  his  earnestness  in  our  work,  or  as  evidence  of 
the  number  of  degrees  he  has,  through  merit  and  ability,  received  dur- 
ing his  Masonic  career. 

WHO   SHOULD   HAVE   CRAFT   BURIAL. 

Even  funeral  ceremonies  are  losing  their  impressiveness,  and  might 
reasonably  be  curtailed.  The  so-called  right  of  burial,  fashioned  by 
those  who  manufacture  landmarks  for  every  letter  of  the  alphabet,  is 
merely  a  regulation,  not  by  any  means  universal.  It  should  not  be 
enough  that  Masons  before  death,  or  their  friends  for  them,  request 
Craft  burial.  Care  should  be  exercised  that  those  who  are  dead  and 
gone  are  worthy  of  the  honor.  It  is  an  outrage  on  public  sentiment, 
and  a  prostitution  of  our  ceremonies,  to  assemble  at  the  grave  of  a  bro- 
ther, who  perhaps  wrecked  his  life  by  indiscretions,  which  made  his 
name  a  byword,  and  whose  daily  life  was  so  improper  that  shame  herself 
kept  watch  that  even  her  sense  of  decency  was  not  violated.  To  cast 
the  evergreen  into  the  graves  of  men  who  have  made  their  hearths  and 
homes  desolate,  whose  wives  and  children  have  sought  for  happiness 
under  the  cold  stars  of  heaven  rather  than  under  the  paternal  roof,  is 
sanctioning  vice,  and  attempting  to  use  the  broad  mantle  of  a  Mason's 
charity,  with  its  ample  salvage,  as  a  cover  for  the  sins  of  a  life  that  can 
best  be  crowned  with  forgetfulness. 

CHEAPENING    OUR   CEREMONIES. 

An  evident  impression  prevails  with  many  that  the  laying  of  corner- 
stones is  an  art  which  the  Grand  Master  should  exercise  at  call.  It  is 
rather  suggestive  of  other  than  proper  motives,  when  some  of  those  who 
desire  the  honor  are  anxious  to  know  whether  the  Grand  Officers  and 
members,  in  addition  to  their  attendance,  should  not  also  contribute  to 
the  erection  of  the  building,  at  the  same  time  deeply  concerned  as  to  the 
size  of  the  contributions  that  will  be  collected  at  the  ceremony.  My 
belief  is  that  in  nearly  every  case,  except,  of  course,  where  educational, 
charitable  and  state  structures  are  concerned,  the  Craft  is  invited  to 
participate  not  from  the  slightest  desire  to  honor  "  the  ancient  frater- 
nity," but  with  the  sordid  hope,  published  in  the  press,  and  posted  on 
every  barn  door,  that  the  presence  of  the  Craft  will  attract  a  large  as- 
semblage and  yield  a  proportionate  pecuniary  return. 

Some  years  ago,  when  under  the  instructions  of  the  then  Grand  Mas- 
ter, I  performed  the  ceremony,  the  reverend  gentleman  who  preached 
charity  and  unselfishness  in  that  particular  locality,  murmured  because 
the  offering  taken  up  did  not  yield  enough  to  pay  for  a  new  pulpit ;  in- 
deed he  gave  me  such  scant  civility  that  even  the  Grand  Chaplain,  who 
officiated,  felt  a  spasm  of  muscular  Christianity  at  intervals  during  the 
ceremony. 

In  no  other  jurisdiction  on  earth  has  the  corner-stone  ceremony  been 
rendered  so  common  as  in  Canada.  The  latest  scheme,  however,  which 
has  developed  and  is  now  in  full  working  order — it  may  be  patented 
for  aught  I  know— is  the  quadruple  corner-stones.  Three  of  these 
stones  are  laid  by  members  or  adherents  of  the  church,  and  the  Craft 
is  "  graciously  permitted  "  to  lay  the  fourth.  Now  I  yield  to  no  man 
in  my  reverence  for  things  sacred.  I  recognize  Masonry  as  the  exem- 
plification of  the  Christianity  taught  by  Him  who,  eighteen  centuries 
ago,  with  the  music  of  His  footsteps  turned  sorrow  into  joy,  and  gave 
us  the  message  from  the  Master,  but  I,  without  hesitation,  draw  the 


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line  and  hold  my  pen  when  asked  to  summon  Grand  Lodge  to  act  as  an 
annex  for  a  purpose  which,  however  appropriate,  yet  when  taken  part 
in  by  the  Craft,  cheapens  an  impressive  ceremony,  lowers  the  dignity  of 
the  Craft,  and  drags  it  in  as  the  side-show  to  capture  the  little  spare 
cash  the  spectators  have  left,  before  they  have  even  time  to  recuperate 
from  the  exhausting  results  of  their  regular  contributions. 

THE  CENTENNIAL  YEAR  OF  THE  CRAFT. 

One  hundred  years  ago  the  first  Craft  Provincial  Grand  Lodge  met  at 
Niagara.  It  was  known  as  the  Provincial  Grand  Lodge  of  Upper 
Canada,  and  was  warranted  by  the  Ancient  or  Athol  Grand  Lodge  of 
England,  on  the  7th  March,  1792,  with  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Jarvis  as  Pro- 
vincial Grand  Master.  Acting  on  the  recommendation  of  Grand  Lodge 
at  its  last  annual  communication,  1  have  appointed  a  committee  to  ar- 
range the  details  of  the  celebration,  so  that  the  occasion  may  be  appro- 
priately observed.  This  committee  will  report  to  Grand  Lodge  at  this 
communication,  in  order  that  they  may  be  in  a  position  to  carry  out  the 
proposals  made.  Grand  Lodge  may  feel  assured  that  every  effort  will  be 
made  to  make  the  commemoration  one  worthy  of  the  Craft  in  this  juris- 
diction. 

THE   GENERAL   MASONIC   RELIEF   ASSOCIATION. 

Seven  years  ago  the  Grand  Masonic  Relief  Association  of  the  United 
States  and  Canada  was  formed  in  Baltimore,  with  the  purpose  of  divis- 
ing  methods  to  protect  the  Craft  from  the  raids  of  imposters  and  un- 
worthy Masons,  who,  with  heads  to  contrive  and  tongues  to  persuade, 
wandered  up  and  down  this  continent  with  matchless  tales  of  misfortune 
and  distress,  which,  as  told  by  the  bearers,  would  chill  the  heart  and 
loose  the  purse  string.  For  40  years  past  this  cyclorama  of  misery  has 
been  viewed  in  every  jurisdiction.  Thousands — yes,  tens  of  thousands — 
of  dollars  were  paid  out  by  ever  generous  Craftsmen  in  response  to  these 
appeals  for  aid,  until  endurance  became  no  longer  a  virtue,  and  the 
Craft,  without  any  idea  of  infringing  on  the  privileges  of  the  typical 
worm,  turned  and  rebelled  against  imposture.  Examiaation  proved 
that  at  least  one  half  of  these  tales  were  based  upon  fraud,  and  that 
on  an  average  the  half  million  Masons  of  that  day,  on  this  side  of  the 
Atlantic,  were  taxed  by  the  tramp  for  a  yearly  aggregate  of  a  hundred 
thousand  dollars.  The  General  Relief  Association  came  into  existence 
with  a  fairly  good  roll  of  subscribers.  Its  machinery,  carefully  pre- 
pared, was  set  in  motion,  and  the  tramp  saw  that,  for  the  future,  when 
at  the  full  meridian  of  his  glory,  he  would  be  called  to  labor  and  never 
to  refreshment,  unless  his  hands  exemplified  the  utterances  of  his  lips. 
Every  Lodge  and  Board  of  Relief  was  requested  to  report  cases  of  im- 
posture after  investigation  and  undoubted  proof.  Month  after  month 
the  list  lengthened.  The  hundreds  crept  into  thousands,  and  still 
trampdom  kept  up  its  march,  and  to-day  twelve  hundred  tramps  have 
been  scheduled  in  the  warning  circulars  of  the  Association.  Reports 
show  marvellous  effects  and  that  wherever  the  local  lodges  affiliate,  im- 
position disappears.  Places  which  disbursed  thousands  of  dollars  now 
give  but  hundreds,  and  in  this  jurisdiction  in  the  Craft  centres  the 
tramp,  faced  with  the  warning  circulars,  finds  his  daj  s  numbered.  A 
score  of  cases  could  be  recalled — one  as  an  example,  where  the  tramp 
starting  in  at  Montreal,  with  a  stolen  certificate,  was  followed  by  the 
system  of  the  association  through  eastern  cities.  Then  west  of  or  near 
to  Port  Hope  he  found  that  he  was  being  tracked.  Fearful  of  detection 
in  Toronto  he  made  for  Hamilton.  He  was  identified  by  a  railway 
official,  a  brother,  who  in  an  eastern  lodge  had  heard  of  the  case.    Word 


40  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

was  sent  to  Toronto,  and  lodges  west  on  the  Southern  division  of  the 
Grand  Trunk  railway  were  warned,  and  the  fellow  was  caught  and  the 
stolen  certificate  taken  from  him  at  London.  This  tramp  admitted 
having  taken  in  over  sixty  dollars  in  six  weeks  besides  his  board  and 
railway  transportation.  He  was  not  a  Mason  and  had  stolon  the  certi- 
ficate from  a  fellow-boarder  in  Montreal.  Grand  Lodge,  I  feel  assured, 
will  be  gratified  to  learn  that  this  association  has  rendered  so  excellent 
a  service.  Many  jurisdictions  are  now  following  the  example  of  Cana- 
da in  supporting  it.  A  few  weeks  ago  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York, 
with  its  eight  hundred  lodges  and  eighty  thousand  members,  affiliated, 
and  this  year  other  leading  jurisdictions  are  expected  to  join  the  ranks. 
The  success  so  far  has  stimulated  the  association  to  greater  efforts,  and 
in  order  that  the  greatest  good  may  be  done  to  the  greatest  number,  it 
has  reduced  the  per  capita  tax  one- half,  from  one  cent  to  one-half  cent, 
circulars  being  sent  to  each  subordinate  lodge  as  before.  The  results 
obtained  by  the  work  of  this  association  are  wonderful,  and  it  is  our 
interest  to  continue  our  subscription  and  give  the  association  all  the  aid 
we  can  in  its  good  work.  In  Toronto  where  before  affiliation  hundreds 
of  dollars  were  paid  out  for  tramp  transients,  the  expenditure  has  been 
reduced  seventy  per  cent. ,  and  a  greater  amount  of  good  done  to  those 
who  are  worthy  of  relief.  The  guileless  voice  of  those  who  in  days  that 
are  past  haunted  the  jurisdiction  greets  us  at  but  intervals — few  and 
far  between. 

LODGES   IN   ARREARS    OF   DUES. 

Every  year  we  find  a  list  of  lodges  recorded  as  in  arrears  of  dues  to 
Grand  Lodge — in  amounts  varying  from  §10  to  $100 — the  gross  sum 
overdue  in  some  years  ranging  as  high  as  $1,000.  Is  it  unreasonable  if 
we  insist  on  these  lodges  discharging  their  indebtedness?  Excuses  for 
non-payment  are  prolific.  In  certain  instances  lodges  claim  that  they 
cannot  pay  as  they  have  other  obligations  of  a  business  character  to 
meet.  Some  admit  that,  even  if  now  prosperous,  old  indebtedness  due 
to  private  individuals — members  of  the  lodges — have  first  to  be  dis- 
charged, while  others  do  not  concern  themselves  particularly,  but  in  a 
general  way  state  that  they  cannot  pay.  Lodges  in  arrears  are  not 
given  representation  at  Grand  Lodge.  This  penalty  does  not,  however, 
encourage  promptitude  in  payment.  Grand  Lodge  is  expected  to  fulfil 
its  obligations  to  the  private  lodges  and,  if  Grand  Officers  neglect  their 
duties,  none  are  so  prompt  to  criticise  as  brethren  in  many  of  the  lodges 
referred  to.  In  my  opinion  some  more  decided  measures  should  be 
adopted.  The  rule  of  Grand  Lodge  for  semi-annual  returns  and  pay- 
ments should  be  enforced  and  after  fair  warning,  if  engagements  are 
not  kept,  if  lodges  will  persist  year  after  year  in  di:  regarding  legitimate 
demands,  their  warrants  should  be  suspended,  pending  payment.  The 
cases  are  exceptional  where  dues  to  Grand  Lodge  cannot  be  paid  if  an 
ordinary  effort  were  made  to  collect  from  the  membership.  It  would, 
at  least,  not  be  unfair  that  the  governing  body  should  have  a  share  of 
the  moneys  received  by  the  lodge. 

THE    USE   AND   ABUSE    OF   PROXIES. 

For  fifteen  years  past  the  lodges  represented  by  proxy,  the  proxy 
being  held  by  members  of  other  lodges,  averages  about  13  per  cent,  of 
those  on  the  roll.  This  does  not  indicate  a  deep  interest  in  the  work, 
the  more  especially  when  we  know  that  less  than  one-half  of  the  lodges 
from  1877-1891,  have  been  represented  by  even  the  W.  M.'s.  The  priv- 
ileges of  representation  by  proxy  have  been  and  are  yet  liable  to  abuse, 
and  brethren  are  sent  to  Grand  Lodge  as  representatives  from  lodges  that 
have  given  the  proxy  either  at  the  personal  solicitation  or  by  the  efforts 


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of  friends.  The  motive  of  the  applicant  may  be  his  love  for  the  Craft 
work,  or  possibly  his  desire  to  see  a  brother  elected  to  office  either  in  a 
district  or  in  Grand  Lodge.  While  there  are  cases  where  proxy  repre- 
sentation may  be  justifiable,  yet  in  these  days  of  reduced  railway  fares, 
when  brethren  can  travel  from  one  end  of  this  province  to  the  other  at 
one  rate,  it  would  seem  that  all  lodges  should  be  represented,  if  not  by 
W.  M.'s  by  P.  M,'s  of  the  lodge  in  question.  My  view  is  that  the  sys- 
tem should  be  limited,  and  that  proxies  should  only  issue  to  P.  M.'s  of 
the  lodge  desiring  representation,  and  not  to  P.  M.'s  of  other  lodges. 
I  think  the  intention  of  this  regulation  is  strained  when  lodges  in  the 
extreme  west  of  the  jurisdiction  are  represented  by  proxies  held  by 
members  of  lodges  in  the  extreme  east.  It  is  not  rash  to  affirm  that 
the  holders  know  nothing  whatever  of  the  views  of  the  lodge  repre- 
sented on  any  question  that  may  come  before  Grand  Lodge.  I  recall 
one  case  where  the  election  of  a  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  was  de- 
cided by  one  vote,  that  of  a  proxy  from  an  adjacent  district.  The  sel- 
ection made,  however,  was  in  this  case  an  excellent  one,  but  it  might 
have  been  otherwise,  and  would  thus  have  produced  great  dissatis- 
faction. 

SUSPENDED    LODGES. 

During  the  past  two  years  we  have  suspended  certain  lodges,  and 
warrants  have  been  returned,  under  which  few  if  any  meetings  have 
been  held  for  years.  On  examining  the  books  of  these  lodges  little 
satisfaction  can  be  obtained  as  to  the  standing  of  the  membership  In 
some  cases  brethren  are  in  arrears  of  dues  for  periods  varying  from  five 
to  fifteeu  years,  many  declining  to  pay  while  the  lodge  was  in  a  dor- 
mant condition,  while  in  others  brethren  refuse  to  pay  dues  to  careless 
and  indifferent  executive  officers,  whose  memory  sags  at  the  point  when 
dues  are  paid.  I  feel  that  there  is  a  good  deal  of  justice  when  brethren 
attend  meeting  after  meeting  and  no  quorum  is  present,  and  yet  while 
in  one  way  it  is  scarcely  fair  to  remit  dues  which  have  honestly  accrued, 
yet  as  the  probabilities  are  favourable  to  the  membership  so  in  arrear 
affiliating  with  other  lodges,  I  would  suggest  that  Grand  Lodge  for- 
mulate a  regulation  for  guidance  in  such  cases. 

A    FRATERNAL    CONGRESS. 

The  suggestion  made  last  year  in  my  address  as  to  the  convening  of 
a  fraternal  congress,  at  which  delegates  from  all  the  lodges  of  the  con- 
tinent might  meet  and  discuss  subjects  of  interest  to  the  Craft,  has 
been  favourably  received  in  many  jurisdictions.  A  few  leading  writers 
in  the  American  Masonic  press,  however,  disapprove  of  the  proposal  as 
being  a  step  in  the  direction  of  a  Grand  Lodge  for  the  jurisdictions 
south  of  the  boundary  line,  and  further  that  so  great  is  the  diversity  of 
opinion  on  many  points  that  conference  would  be  fruitless.  It  is  need- 
less for  me  to  state  that  no  such  thought  ever  entered  my  mind.  Such  a 
scheme  would  not  be  acceptable  as  regards  the  Craft  in  this  Dominion, 
and  I  certainly  would  not  suggest  to  the  jurisdictions  south  of  us,  ac- 
tion that  would  never  be  entertained  in  this  jurisdiction.  Notwith- 
standing the  objections  raised,  the  proposition  is  likely  to  materialize, 
for  some  American  jurisdictions  have  heartily  endorsed  it,  and  have  sel- 
ected delegates  for  a  congress  at  Chicago  in  the  summer  of  1893.  The 
appointment  of  a  delegate  would  be  an  honorary  one,  and  as  many  of 
our  brethren  of  Grand  Lodge  will  certainly  be  in  Chicago  during  the 
coming  year,  we  can  without  expense  have  a  number  of  delegates. 

LODGES    OF   INSTRUCTION. 

There  is  no  more  effective  manner  of  disseminating  correct  work  than 
hrough  exemplification  in  lodges  of  instruction  by  competent  officers. 


42  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

These  aids  are  invaluable  to  W.M.'s  and  other  officers.  Seven  lodges 
have  been  held  during  the  past  year.  The  success  was  encouraging  and 
the  work  was  in  nearly  all  cases  perfect,  the  attendance  excellent  and  much 
good  accomplished.  With  the  work  as  now  revised  there  should  be  no 
excuse  for  imperfect  renderings,  and  with  the  stimulus  given  to  the 
general  business  of  the  Craft,  the  holding  during  the  coming  year  of  at 
least  three  lodges  of  instruction  in  each  district,  would  return  a  rich 
harvest  of  workers.  Along  this  line  the  thought  is  suggested  that,  if 
under  careful  supervision,  permanent  lodges  of  instruction  were  held  at 
stated  periods,  once  a  month  from  October  to  May,  in  each  of.  say.  five 
centres,  in  London,  Hamilton,  Toronto,  Kingston,  and  Ottawa,  the 
best  results  would  follow.  Business  and  other  engagements  during  the 
year  call  W.M.'s  to  these  places,  and  the  appointments  might  easily  be 
made  to  suit  the  date  selected.  This  proposal  would,  of  course,  be  only 
auxiliary  to  similar  meetings  in  other  districts  of  the  Craft. 

REPRESENTATIVES    APPOINTED. 

Our  relations  with  all  foreign  jurisdictions  are  of  the  most  harmoni- 
ous character.  We  have  exchanged  representatives  for  the  first  time 
with  the  Grand  Lodges  of  Switzerland.  Some  vacancies  have  occurred 
by  death  and  resignation.  Those  in  this  jurisdiction  near  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Switzerland,  Georgia,  Indian  Territory,  and  Washington,  I 
have  filled,  as  well  as  the  vacancies  for  the  Grand  Jurisdictions  of  Ala- 
bama, Mississippi,  California,  Georgia,  Illinois,  Louisiana,  Tennessee, 
Virginia,  and  Switzerland,  near  this  Grand  Lodge.  I  trust  that  these 
appointments  may  meet  with  your  approval  and  be  confirmed.  In  con- 
nection with  this  exchange  of  representatives,  which  has  been  an  old 
custom  for  Grand  Lodge,  I  call  attention  to  the  fact  that  some  of  those 
on  our  roll  representing  foreign  Grand  Lodges  have  neither  been  in 
Grand  Lodge  nor  in  any  private  lodge  in  the  jurisdiction  for  over  ten 
years.  The  position  of  Grand  Representative  is  an  honorary  one,  and 
we  have  many  earnest  Craftsmen  who  would  be  glad  to  be  named 
on  this  roll.  By  way  of  increasing  our  opportunities  of  recognizing 
worth,  it  might  be  well  to  limit  brethren  who  accept  this  honor  to  one 
appointment.  It  has  been  and  is  in  form  at  the  present  time  for  breth- 
ren to  hold  from  two  to  five  of  these  appointments.  I  have  always 
thought  that  we  should  have  an  official  communication  once  a  year  from 
our  representatives  at  foreign  Grand  Bodies,  and  that  representa- 
tives of  other  jurisdictions  near  this  Grand  Lodge  should  return  the 
compliment.  This  year,  I  am  glad  to  state,  we  have  received  a  report 
from  R.  W.  Bro.  Chas.  Khon,  the  Grand  Representative  of  this  Grand 
Lodge,  near  the  Grand  Jurisdiction  of  Wisconsin. 

CLANDESTINE   MASONS. 

My  attention  was  called  some  months  ago  to  the  fact  that  a  person 
who  had  been  made  a  Mason  in  a  clandestine  organization  in  this  Pro- 
vince was  not  only  visiting  but  had  affiliated  and  had  been  elected  as 
an  officer  of  a  lodge  in  the  sister  Grand  Jurisdiction  of  New  York.  I 
directed  the  Grand  Secretary  to  report  the  matter  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  New  York,  and  was  gratified  to  learn  within  a  week  that  the  name 
of  the  person  complained  of  had  been  stricken  from  the  roll  of  the  sub- 
ordinate lodge  in  New  York.  The  Grand  Master  of  New  York  refers 
to  the  matter  in  his  annual  address.  His  prompt  and  emphatic  action 
will  add  another  link  to  the  chain  of  friendship  which  binds  together 
two  great  jurisdictions. 


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THE   COMMITTEE   ON   CONSTITUTION   AND    LAWS. 

Two  years  ago  a  Committee  on  Constitution  and  Laws  was  added  to 
the  list  of  committees  which,  under  the  direction  of  the  Board  of  Gen- 
eral Purposes,  prepare  the  business  for  Grand  Lodge.  It  was  under- 
stood by  me  that  the  duty  of  this  committee  was  to  see  that  the  pro- 
posed amendments  to  the  constitution  were,  if  passed,  incorporated  in 
proper  form  in  the  constitution,  so  that  it  would  harmonize,  and  this 
was  undoubtedly  the  understanding  of  many  brethren  who  assented  to 
its  appointment.  The  committee,  however,  viewed  its  duties  in  a  dif- 
ferent light.  The  amendments  in  the  agenda  paper  were  relegated  to 
the  committee,  and  its  report  was  adopted  by  the  Board  and  by  Grand 
Lodge.  My  impression  is  that  the  members  on  the  floor  of  Grand  Lodge 
scarcely  realized  the  form  in  which  the  report  was  presented.  Every 
amendment  was  dealt  with  in  a  most  decided  and  emphatic  manner. 
No  reasons  were  given  for  conclusions  arrived  at,  and  the  wrell-meant 
efforts  of  intelligent  brethren,  whatever  merits  or  demerits  their  pro- 
posals may  have  possessed,  were  not  frankly  judged  by  the  varied  find- 
ings that  either  the  Board  "  cannot  recommend  the  adoption,"  or  that 
they  "cannot  see  the  necessity  for  the  change"  suggested  by  the 
amendments.  Out  of  twenty  proposed  amendments,  fifteen  were  ad- 
versely reported  on,  two  were  changed,  on  one  no  opinion  was  ex- 
pressed, and  one  was  reported  upon  favorably. 

It  seems  to  me  that  the  Board,  without  due  deliberation,  dealt  with 
matters  beyond  its  power,  and  did  not  voice  the  views  of  Grand  Lodge 
when  it  gave  a  bald  opinion  as  to  the  advisability  or  inadvisability  of 
the  proposed  amendments.  The  brethren  who  had  interest  enough  to 
consider  Grand  Lodge  legislation  did  not  certainly  dream  that  their 
proposals  would  be  prejudiced  by  an  expression  from  the  Board  of 
General  Purposes.  It  appears  to  me  that  t  o  continue  this  form  of  report  in 
connection  with  the  work  of  this  committee  would  be  doing  an  injustice 
to  those  who  initiate  legislation,  and  is  unquestionably  placing  them 
at  a  disadvantage.  It  may  re  that  we  have  in  our  eagerness  to  provide 
facilities  for  legislation  imitated  the  formula  of  other  organizations — 
surely  not  of  Canadian  foundation — for,  to  prejudice  discussion  and  in 
advance  of  debate  to  surround  a  brother  with  difficulties,  is  not  in 
harmony  with  the  hereditary  principles  and  skilful  mechanism  upon 
which  the  institution  is  founded,  and  is  far  removed  from  the  views  of 
the  Craft  pioneers  of  the  old  world,  who,  while  recognizing  constituted 
authority,  swept  away,  as  the  leaf  before  the  storm,  any  autocracy  that 
would  interfere  with  the  sense  of  fairness  or  freedom  of  speech  that 
should  be  accorded  by  man  to  man  in  any  institution  of  British  origin. 

IS  GRAND  LODGE  A  REPRESENTATIVE  BODY  ? 

While  the  address  of  a  Grand  Master  at  the  annual  communication 
is,  in  part,  a  review  of  the  work  of  the  year,  an  account  of  his  steward- 
ship— is  he  not  well  within  the  circle  of  his  duty  when,  with  a  fraternal 
desire  to  see  the  organization  over  which  he  has  the  honor  to  preside 
move  upward  and  onward  in  its  effort  to  accomplish  larger  results,  he 
suggests  changes  which,  perhaps  in  the  near  future,  might  be  considered  ? 
During  my  visits  to  the  lodges  I  have  discussed  with  many  of  my 
brethren  the  system  of  Craft  work  and  the  general  subjects  that  naturally 
present  themselves  to  the  minds  of  all  who  cherish  regard  and  venera- 
tion for  the  institution,  not  only  in  its  fraternal  but  in  its  business 
phases.  It  was  to  me  one  of  the  cheering  features  of  my  tour  to  pass 
an  hour  with  my  brethren  after  lodge  or  during  my  journeyings,  con- 
verse and  exchange  views  on  Craft  government.     These  discussions  led 


44  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

me  into  a  line  of  thought  that  crystallizes  when  we  look  at  a  statistical 
table  of  the  representation  present  at  Grand  Lodge  from  1887  to  1891, 
which  includes  the  number  of  lodges  represented  by  Masters  and 
Wardens,  the  Past  Masters  present  and  the  vote  by  proxy.  It  is  an 
interesting  and  important  compilation. 

STATISTICAL    TABLE. 


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1877.... 

319 

122 

27 

14 

178 

51 

St,  Catharines. 

1878.... 

325 

141 

42 

23 

179 

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Toronto. 

1879.... 

334 

99 

12 

14 

123 

63 

Kingston. 

1880.... 

340 

117 

25 

27 

171 

47 

Guelph. 

1881.... 

346 

168 

41 

33 

223 

32 

Hamilton, 

1882.... 

347 

159 

50 

27 

267 

46 

London. 

1883.... 

349 

132 

18 

13 

174 

64 

Ottawa. 

1884.... 

350 

173 

39 

37 

338 

35 

Toronto. 

1885 .... 

356 

139 

27 

29 

269 

42 

Hamilton. 

1886.... 

357 

136 

26 

25 

322 

51 

Windsor. 

1887.... 

357 

131 

18 

£6 

233 

52 

Brockvi  le. 

1888.... 

355 

160 

55 

26 

422 

33 

Toronto. 

1889.... 

354 

124 

27 

32 

248 

57 

Owen  Sound, 

1890.... 

354 

137 

37 

22 

282 

62 

Kingston. 

1891 .... 

348 

183 

53 
497 

41 
399 

417 

35 

Toronto. 

5191 

2126 

3846 

The  figures  establish  the  fact  that  during  the  past  fifteen  years  the 
representation  of  lodges  has  averaged  141  out  of  an  average  total  of  346 
on  the  roll,  or  about  40  per  cent.,  while  the  records  show  that  an  ex- 
ceedingly small  percentage  of  lodges  were  represented  by  the  Wardens, 
and  that  those  present  were  from  lodges  in  the  locality  or  immediate 
vicinity  of  the  place  where  Grand  Lodge  convened.  The  figures  show 
that  there  were  present  for  the  last  fifteen  years  an  average  of  256  Past 
Masters,  while  for  the  past  nine  years  the  attendance  of  Past  Masters 
has  more  than  doubled  that  of  the  W.  M's.,  and  an  examination  of  the 
proceedings  shows  that  twenty-five  per  cent,  of  the  lodges  were  repre- 
sented by  proxy.  The  latter  calculation  includes  all  proxies.  Few 
lodges  were  represented  by  Wardens  alone.  With  this  statement  be- 
fore us,  may  we  not  ask  the  question  as  to  whether  Grand  Lodge  as  at 
present  constituted  is  a  representative  body,  having  a  membership  that 
knows  the  wants  of  the  Craft  and  expresses  the  current  thought  of  the 
lodges  on  the  register  ?  It  has  occurred  to  me  for  years  that  our  or- 
ganization is  growing  unwieldy  and  cumbersome,  and  that  some  day  a 
change  would  have  to  be  made,  as  has  been  effected  in  other  jurisdictions 
with  regard  to  representation.  We  are  making  every  year  an  average 
of  about  two  hundred  and  forty  W.  M's.,  who  in  time  become  Past 
Masters,  and  are  members  of  Grand  Lodge.  The  records  show  that  in 
1891  there  were  348  lodges  on  the  register  and  that  there  were  233  W. 
M's.  elected.  In  1S90,  with  354  lodges  on  the  register,  there  were  256 
new  \Y.  M*s.  elected.  In  1889,  with  354  lodges  on  the  register,  there 
were  225  new  W.  M's.  elected  ;  and  in  1888,  with  355  lodges  on  the 
register,  there  were  253  new  W.  M's.  elected,  showing  that  about  65 
per  cent,  of  the  lodges  elected  new  Masters  each  year.  The  subordinate 
lodge  registers  show  that,  with  the  exception  of  a  few  localities,  the 
attendance  of  Past  Masters  at  the  monthly  meetings  is  much  below 
what  it  should  be.  Thus  in  a  lodge  with  a  roll  of  fifteen  Past  Masters 
less  than  three  attend.     There  are  parts  of  the  jurisdiction  where  even 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  45 

P.M's.,  officers  and  members  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  are  not 
remarkable  for  anything  like  regular  attendance  ;  indeed,  in  some  cases 
they  never  pass  the  tyler  from  one  end  of  the  year  to  the  other.  Any 
system  which  allows  a  man's  influence  in  the  general  assembly  of  the 
Craft  to  survive  his  interest  in  the  subordinate  work  of  the  Craft  is  an 
abuse.  Of  the  lodges  represented  over  one-third  include  those  within 
a  radius  of  thirty  miles  of  the  place  where  Grand  Lodge  is  held,  and  the 
proportion  gets  microscopic  as  one  recedes  from  the  centre.  The  same 
result  may  be  obtained  by  looking  at  the  roll  of  Past  Masters  registered 
and  then  examining  the  records  and  map  of  the  jurisdiction.  Looking 
at  the  subject  as  it  presents  itself  to  me,  it  merits  consideration,  and 
the  question  arises  as  to  whether  we  would  not  have  a  more  representa- 
tive body,  one  that  would  be  a  direct  reflex  of  Craft  opinion  and  one 
that  could  transact  the  business  of  Grand  Lodge  more  efficiently,  if  the 
lodges  were  represented  by  the  Masters  and  Wardens,  or  by  a  P.M., 
being  a  member  of  the  lodge  concerned,  as  proxy  in  their  absence. 
Other  jurisdictions  have  adopted  similar  representation  with  consider- 
able satisfaction.  In  American  jurisdictions,  twelve  only  out  of  thirty- 
five  that  I  have  personal  knowledge  of,  extend,  as  we  do,  the  privileges 
of  membership  in  Grand  Lodge  to  affiliated  Past  Masters.  In  the 
majority  of  cases  those  to  whom  the  privilege  is  accorded  are  the  Grand 
Officers  for  the  time  being,  the  Past  Grand  Masters  and  the  W.M's. 
and  Wardens  of  subordinate  lodges,  or  the  lodge  proxy — the  latter,  of 
course,  a  P.M.  of  the  lodge.  In  a  couple  of  instances,  Kentucky  and 
Virginia,  the  P.M's.  collectively  are  given  one  vote,  and  in  one  case, 
West  Virginia,  the  Past  Grand  Masters  have  to  combine  on  a  single 
vote.  Of  course,  my  proposal  does  not  include  any  legislation  that 
would  be  retro-active,  or  affect  in  any  way  the  rights  and  privileges  of 
those  now  entitled  to  seats  in  our  Grand  Communications.  Hasty  or 
precipitate  action  would  not  be  advisable ;  indeed  by  the  ordinary 
methods  of  our  business  some  years  would  elapse  before  any  change 
could  be  effected.  In,  I  hope,  the  true  spirit  of  fraternity,  I  present 
these  views  to  my  fellow  Craftsmen,  feeling  that  however  much 
opinion  may  differ  from  either  mine  or  those  who  agree  with  me,  that 
what  I  have  uttered  will  be  taken  in  the  spirit  in  which  it  is  offered — 
the  welfare,  the  prosperity  and  the  common  good  of  the  brotherhood  in 
this  jurisdiction. 

THE    WORK    OF   BENEVOLENCE. 

As  I  write  on  the  subject  of  Benevolence,  the  wire  brings  the  mourn- 
ful news  that  the  venerated  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Benevo- 
lence, M.  W.  Bro.  Otto  Klotz,  has  passed  away.  His  earnest  and 
untiring  labor,  his  love  for  an  important  portion  of  our  work,  earned  for 
him  our  respect  and  confidence,  and  now  that  he  has  gone  we  join  in 
sympathy  with  those  that  weep,  and  mourn  the  loss  of  one  loyal  to  the 
Craft,  who  gave  his  time  ungrudgingly  to  the  fraternity,  and  who  in 
all  regards  was  a  worthy  Craftsman. 

If  there  be  one  department  of  our  Masonic  work  more  than  another 
that  interests  me,  and  demands — I  use  this  word  advisedly — your 
careful  consideration,  it  is  the  benevolent  feature.  Eight  years  ago 
facts  in  my  possession  forced  the  thought  that  much  of  the  annual 
relief  we  felt  able  to  give  to  applicants  was  unwisely  dispensed,  per- 
haps not  so  much  from  want  of  care  on  the  part  of  the  Committee  on 
Benevolence  as  lack  of  a  fair  understanding  of  the  needs — the  justness 
of  the  claims — of  those  applying.  I  urged  on  leading  members  of 
Grand  Lodge  that  some  systematized  effort  should  be  made,  and  that 
each  claim  should  be  personally  examined  by  an  officer  of  Grand  Lodge. 


46  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

My  belief,  based  upon  actual  knowledge,  was  tbat  lodges  were,  without 
due  consideration,  recommending  grants  that  would  never  be  enter- 
tained had  they  been  in  possession  of  the  facts.  My  suggestion  had 
sufficient  cold  water  thrown  upon  it  to  almost  drown  me.  Year  after 
year  I  reiterated  my  suggestion,  and  finally  I  found  during  my  term  of 
Deputy  Grand  Master  that  I  was  not  only  not  alone  in  my  view,  but 
that  I  had  quite  a  respectable  following.  Fortified  with  facts,  I  advised 
Grand  Lodye  in  my  last  message  to  the  Craft  to  depute  a  special  officer 
to  investigate  all  claims.  This  has  been  done.  The  general  report  of 
this  officer  will  b3  placed  before  you.  His  special  report  on  each  case 
is  in  the  hands  of  the  chairman  of  Benevolence  and  may  be  examined 
by  any  member  of  Grand  Lodge.  It  carries  with  it  complete  and  con- 
vincing vindication  of  my  assertions  and  of  the  foresight  exercised  by 
Grand  Lodge  in  having  the  inspection  made.  The  first  fruits  of  the 
examination  are  apparent  from  the  fact  that  quite  a  large  number  of 
beneficiaries  on  the  roll  last  year  are  not  on  the  list  this  year,  for  in 
very  many  cases  officers  of  lodges  admitted  to  the  examiner  that  claims 
made  in  the  past  by  their  lodges  were  not  justified  and  the  applications 
were  consequently  not  repeated. 

In  examining  the  list  of  applications  of  1892  and  comparing  it  with 
that  of  1891,  I  find  there  were  119  applications  sent  forward  in  1891 
that  were  not  sent  forward  in  1892.  Of  these  119  about  75  had  received 
more  than  one  grant,  and  some  of  them  have  received  from  15  to  20 
grants.  In  all  probability  a  large  number  of  these  would  have  been 
rejected  long  ago  as  not  being  in  such  circumstances  as  to  require  relief 
if  an  investigation  had  been  made.  I  also  find  that  of  the  applications 
forwarded  in  1891  and  1892  no  less  than  52  are  reported  as  not  requir- 
ing relief.  In  most  of  these  cases  the  grant  has  been  made  for  several 
years,  and  our  examiner  is  satisfied  that  in  some  of  them  a  grant  never 
should  have  been  made,  and  in  a  majority  of  these  cases  where  relief 
may  have  been  required  when  the  application  was  first  sent  in,  the 
examiner  states  that  he  was  justified  in  saying  that  it  should  have 
been  discontinued  years  ago.  It  is  impossible  to  estimate  how  much 
Grand  Lodge  has  expended  in  money  paid  to  applicaits  of  this  kind, 
but  there  seems  to  be  no  doubt  that  we  are  under  the  mark  when  we 
say  from  $12,000  to  815,000,  indeed  one  brother,  whose  opinion  is  of 
value,  thinks  it  would  run  up  to  §20,000. 

We  have  a  number  of  cases  of  widows  receiving  aid,  whose  sons  have 
joined  the  Craft.  While  this  does  not  debar  beneficiaries,  yet  in  a  way 
is  it  not  a  reflection  upon  the  status  of  these  brethren  ?  Men  join  the 
Craft,  pay  their  fees  and  dues,  and  in  so  doing,  are  supposed  to  be  in 
easy  circumstances.  Surely  if  "  a  mother  is  a  mother  still,  the  holiest 
thing  alive  "  she  who  cradled  us  in  infancy  should  be  aided  even  before 
the  luxury  of  joining  the  Craft  is  enjoyed.  Those  who  can  afford  mem- 
bership ought  certainly  to  be  able  to  contribute  an  amount  equal  to 
that  drawn  from  our  benevolent  fund,  and  thus  honour  the  supreme 
claim  of  those  who  are  first  entitled  to  their  help. 

We  have  also  claims  from  applicants  residing  in  foreign  countries. 
The  applications  do  not  indicate  that  those  recommending  the  claims 
know  the  merits  of  the  cases  they  are  interested  in.  Even  the  proper 
addresses  are  not  always  given.  Some  of  these  claims  seem  to  be  sent 
on  the  general  principle  that  aid  will  be  given  at  haphazard  without 
enquiry. 

We  find  occasionally  cases  in  which  brethren  were  unaffiliated  at 
time  of  death.  I  think  it  wise  to  adhere  to  the  rule  that  when  a 
brother  ceases  to  be  a  contributing  member  and  withdraws  from  mem- 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  47 

bership,  he  and  those  who  come  after  him  have  no  claim  on  the  general 
charity  of  the  Craft. 

The  rigid  adherence  to  the  rule  that  private  lodges  must  assist  bene- 
ficiaries before  coming  to  Grand  Lodge  has  been  productive  of  most 
satisfactory  results.  This  year  a  large  amount  in  excess  of  that  re- 
turned last  year  has  been  paid  to  beneficiaries  by  the  private  lodges. 
The  amount  contributed  by  Grand  Lodge  in  each  case  is  intended  to 
amplify  the  amount  given  by  the  private  lodges.  This  is  the  regula- 
tion of  Grand  Lodge  passed  by  yourselves.  Charity  begins  at  home. 
It  should  not  seek  to  shoulder  on  Grand  Lodge  that  share  of  an  obli- 
gation that  properly  belongs  to  the  private  lodges.  No  man  of  the 
twenty  thousand  on  our  roll  will  go  further  than  I  will  to  advise  aid 
where  the  claim  is  a  just  one,  but  here  I  stop  and  urge  you  to  do  like- 
wise. Give  to  those  who  need  and  open  wide  the  purse.  See  that  the 
widow  in  her  lonely  home  with  her  little  ones  at  her  knee  is  aided  as 
far  as  our  means  will  permit,  first  by  the  subordinate  lodge,  then  by 
Grand  Lodge,  but  let  us  entertain  no  claims  from  those  who  are  not 
pinched  for  means  or  who  derive  a  decent  income  from  either  business 
enterprise  or  wealthy  friends.  Giving  aid  to  the  unworthy  does  a 
grave  injustice  to  those  who,  it  is  our  pride  to  think,  have  a  claim 
upon  us.  Indiscriminate  liberality— prodigality,  in  fact — makes  the 
legitimate  claimants  to  our  charity  realize  in  their  own  experience  that 
"  unto  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given,  and  he  shall  have  abundance, 
but  from  him  that  hath  not  shall  be  taken  away  even  that  which  he 
hath." 

THE    APPOINTMENT   OF   GRAND   TRFASURER. 

Speaking  to  you  in  this  assembly,  where  those  whom  we  mourn  have 
so  often  met  with  us,  I  realize,  as  you  must  all  realize,  the  utter  help- 
lessness of  words  to  voice  the  sadness  which  fills  our  hearts  as  we 
read  the  roll  of  the  dead.  Without  intruding  upon  the  duties  of  the 
Committee  on  the  Fraternal  Dead  may  I  not  speak  of  one  familiar  face 
which  has  gone  from  amongst  us,  one  who  for  twenty  years  past  has 
sat  side  by  side  with  us  in  annual  communication — the  Grand  Treas- 
urer of  this  Grand  Lodge.  Praise  of  Edward  Mitchell  is  indeed  super- 
fluous. Of  him  it  may  be  said  that  in  the  daily  walk  of  life  he  printed 
the  best  eulogy  of  his  character  on  the  memories  of  each  one  of  those 
M'ho  knew  him,  whether  the  acquaintance  were  long  or  short,  It  was 
an  unsought  and,  therefore,  just  tribute  to  his  worth.  What  more  can 
I  say  ?  The  lips  of  friendship  are  powerless  to  add  to  or  take  from  the 
praise  which  our  memories  record  in  letters  of  unfading  grief. 

The  death  of  R.  W.  Bro  Mitchell,  in  February  last,  vacated  the 
office  of  Grand  Treasurer.  In  order  that  the  business  of  Grand  Lodge 
in  this  department  might  go  on  uninterruptedly,  I  appointed  M.  W. 
Bro.  Hugh  Murray  to  act  in  this  capacitj7  until  this  communication  of 
Grand  Lodge. 

LODGES    INSTITUTED  AND    DEDICATED. 

The  lodge  rooms  at  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Port  Lambton,  Amherstburg, 
Centerville  and  Mattawa  have  been  dedicated  with  Craft  ceremonial. 
Having  to  officiate  on  one  of  these  occasions  I  realised,  as  one  of  my 
predecessors  has  remarked,  the  utter  inadaptability  of  our  ritual  for 
the  ceremony  of  dedicating  a  hall,  and  for  the  instituting  and  conse- 
cration of  lodges.  In  the  latter  case  one  has  to  use  a  ritual  that  is 
comparatively  barren  and  unsuited  for  the  purpose,  while  in  the  for- 
mer the  consecration  ceremony  has  to  be  reconstructed  so  that  it  may 
be  utilized  for  dedication  services.     Our  burial  service  is  in  some  re- 


48  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

spects  not  in  harmony  with  the  principles  taught  in  Masojic  work,, 
and  should  be  revised.  I  would  therefore  suggest  that  as  the  commit- 
tee on  the  work  rendered  such  signal  service  last  year,  the  revisions 
suggested  be  considered  at  the  earliest  opportunity. 

THE    FINANCIAL   STATEMENT. 

The  financial  statements  show  our  receipts  as  being  820,359. 77,  our 
expenditure  as  §14,345.73,  The  decrease  in  expenditure  last  year  is 
accounted  for  by  the  reduced  number  of  beneficiaries.  The  invest- 
ments of  Grand  Lodge  are  in  a  satisfactory  condition,  and  it  would  be 
well  to  act  upon  the  recommendation  of  the  Grand  Treasurer,  that  a 
further  sum  of  §5,000  be  invested  in  such  securities  as  may  be  deter- 
mined on.  The  statements  presented  show  in  detail  the  expenditure, 
the  receipts  and  the  investments.  Heretofore  the  payments  on  all 
accounts  have  been  made  by  an  order  signed  by  the  President  of  the 
Board,  issued  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  but  with  only  one  signature  on 
the  order.  It  occurred  to  me  when  Deputy  Grand  Master,  and  also 
since  that  time,  that  this  form  of  order  was  inconvenient.  It  does  not 
contain  the  name  of  the  bank  drawn  on,  and  I  know  c  f  many  cases 
where  beneficiaries  have  experienced  trouble  in  cashing  the  order,  in 
fact  where  it  was  refused  when  offered  to  those  with  whom  they  were 
dealing.  I  would  suggest  that  an  official  cheque  be  adopted,  to  be 
drawn  and  signed  by  the  Grand  Secretary  and  countersigned  by  the 
President  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes,  payable  at  any  agency  of 
the  bank  in  which  the  account  is  kept. 

The  contract  for  printing  expires  next  year.  I  would  recommend 
that  tenders  be  secured  during  the  year  for  not  only  the  printing  but 
for  the  stationery  and  other  supplies  required  for  the  ensuing  three 
years. 

While  the  system  of  bookkeeping  adopted  many  years  ago  in  con- 
nection with  the  dispensation  of  benevolence  was  not  unsuited,  in  some 
regards  it  would  be  well  to  reconsider  the  method.  The  illness  and 
subsequent  death  of  the  chairman  of  that  committee  prevented  a  con- 
sultation with  him  on  the  subject.  I  think  it  would  be  well  if  the 
Finance  Committee  and  that  on  Benevolence  would  meet  and  give  the 
matter  careful  consideration. 

REFOKTS   OF   THE   D.    D.    G.    M.'s. 

The  reports  of  the  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  contain  a  detailed 
review  and  confirm  the  view  I  have  expressed  of  the  state  of  the  lodges. 
We  should  be  generous  in  our  criticisms  of  the  self-imposed  task  of 
brethren  who  earnestly  engage  in  the  work  of  inspection.  We  are  not 
gifted  alike,  and  none  are  blessed  with  all  the  characteristics  that 
make  a  perfect  critic,  and  yet  with  the  experience  of  the  past  no 
officer  in  charge  of  a  district  should  have  much  difficulty  in  arriving  at 
conclusions.  The  reports  of  the  D.  D.  G.  M.  's  this  year  are  diversified 
in  character,  and  while  some  accurately  gauge  the  actual  condition, 
others,  apparently  dazzled  by  outward  excitement  and  the  happy 
welcome  of  the  brethren,  hesitate  to  stand  on  the  vantage  ground  of 
truth  and  give  Grand  Lodge  the  message  thej^  ought  to  deliver.  When 
brethren  are  anxious  for  honor  and  willingly  assume  the  duty  of 
instructing  brethren,  they  should  not  require  a  supply  of  nerve  food  to 
tone  them  up  as  they  review  the  work  of  each  lodge.  Some  of  these 
reports  are  strong,  and  show  an  excellent  conception  of  the  work. 
Others  hesitate  to  exhibit  their  deep-seated  desire  to  criticise  ;  a  few 
are  written  with  the  view  of  pleasing  all  concerned,  and  one  or  two  are 
built  upon  the  principle  that  the  deepest  truths  are  best  read  between 


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the  lines.  Perhaps  under  the  present  system  of  selecting  district  offi- 
cers we  cannot  expect  better  results.  The  D.  D.  G.  M.  is  the  immedi- 
ate representative  of  the  Grand  Master,  and  while  the  latter  has  the 
privilege  of  refusing  the  nomination  of  the  district,  yet  that  is  a  power 
that  it  would  be  most  inadvisable  to  exercise.  I  may  be  singular  in  my 
opinion,  but  1  do  feel  that  when  the  appointment  comes  from  the  Grand 
East,  if  it  ever  does,  it  will  give  those  selected  new  strength  and 
courage,  for  then  they  will  be  freed  of  the  influences  by  which  they  are 
fettered  when  they  owe  position  to  the  suffrages  of  the  constituency 
they  are  asked  to  criticise.  In  twenty  out  of  thirty  of  the  American 
jurisdictions  where  D.  D.  G.  M.'s  are  included  in  the  list  of  officers, 
they  are  in  every  case,  with  one  exception — that  of  Vermont — 
appointed  by  the  Grand  Master. 

A    WORK    THAT    APPEALS   TO   ALL   OF   US. 

Very  near  my  heart  is  one  of  the  great  oharities  of  this  province,  a 
work  which  commends  itself  to  every  man  and  woman  in  the  land,  a 
charity  which,  I  feel  assured,  has  the  earnest  sympathy  and  well- 
wishes  of  every  craftsman  in  this  Grand  Communication,  While  those 
who  in  manhood's  prime,  stricken  by  sickness,  claim  our  kindliest  care, 
who  is  there  among  you  all  whose  heart  does  not  go  out  in  tender 
sympathy  for  the  sick  and  ailing  little  ones — those  who  cannot  help 
themselves  ?  For  this  work  the  Hospital  for  Sick  Children  of  Toronto 
stands  erect  to-day,  and  as  a  provincial  charity  with  outstretched 
arms,  gathers  in  its  embrace  little  sufferers,  thus  giving  relief  and 
health  to  many  whose  lives  have  always  been  in  shadow,  and  who, 
perhaps,  have  never  heard  a  kindly  word  or  seen  a  friendly  smile. 
Ten  years  ago,  The  Lakeside  Home  for  Little  Children,  a  convalescent 
branch  of  the  Hospital  for  Sick  Children,  was  founded,  the  presenta- 
tion being  made  to  those  in  charge,  on  condition  that  the  sick  child  of 
any  member  in  any  lodge  on  the  roll  of  this  jurisdiction  should  be 
forever  free  to  this  charity.  The  work  began  and  prospered,  and 
many  of  the  lodges  have  shown  their  practical  sympathy  by  contribut- 
ing towards  its  support.  My  wish  is  to  further  identify  the  Craft 
rather  than  myself  with  the  work,  and  if  no  objections  be  made  I 
desire  that  the  amount  of  8500  to  the  credit  of  the  Grand  Master  for 
1891,  be  handed  to  the  Trustees  of  the  Hospital,  as  the  first  fruits  of  a 
fund  I  propose  increasing  this  year  with  the  amount  at  the  credit  of  the 
Grand  Master  for  expenses,  and  a  further  sum  of  $4,000,  for  the  main- 
tenance of  award,  which  may  enlist  the  sympathy  of  some  of  the  Crafts- 
men who  desire  to  assist  in  this  charity.  A  natural  diffidence  inspires  me 
when  I  refer  to  a  line  of  work  which  is  almost  the  day  dream  of  my  life 
— a  fear  that  possibly  some  critic,  if  there  be  one  in  human  kind — might 
attribute  motives  other  than  those  which  truly  prompt  me  to  this  act. 
Impelled,  however,  by  the  thought  that  the  twenty  thousand  Crafts- 
men of  this  jurisdiction,  two-thirds  of  whom  I  have  shaken  by  the  hand, 
are  prompted  by  that  feeling,  which  in  days  of  sickness  and  sorrow 
makes  all  flesh  kin,  and  with  a  desire  to  exemplify  in  my  life,  with  its 
many  failings,  one  of  the  great  principles  upon  which  the  Order  is 
founded,  conscious  of  my  own  sincerity,  I  ask  that  what  I  have  uttered 
may  be  taken  in  the  spirit  in  which  it  is  offered. 

THE   POSITION   OF   GRAND   MASTER. 

My  brethren,  no  man  who  ever  occupied  this  position  appreciates  the 

honor  more  than  I  do.     Circumstances  aiid  opportunity  seem  to  have 

so  combined  that  I  have  had  a  welcome — a  most  generous  one — in  every 

Craft  home  in  this  jurisdiction.     For  two  years  I  have  had  your  con- 

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50  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

fidence  and  if,  perchance,  in  the  management  of  the  work,  I  have  not 
had  all  my  ideals  realized,  my  endeavor  has  been  to  guide  my  brethren 
in  the  spirit  that  shonld  actuate  all  whom  you  entrust  with  the  highest 
gift  in  your  power  to  confer.  The  position  of  the  Grand  Master  of  the 
Craft  of  Masons  in  any  jurisdiction  is  one  regarded  as  most  honorable. 
While  in  the  ordinary  routine  of  business  and  political  life  the  ambitions 
of  our  worldly  desires  can  be  readily  satisfied,  it  is  given  to  but  few  to 
rule  in  the  Grand  East,  and  there  is  no  position  which  commands  a 
greater  respect  from  the  world  at  large  than  that  of  Grand  Master  of 
the  great  Masonic  fraternity.  The  custom  of  a  two  years'  term  has 
prevailed  for  many  years  in  this  jurisdiction.  The  principle  is  one 
which  commends  itself  to  me. 

The  truth  is,  my  brethren,  that  the  powers  of  a  Grand  Master  are  so 
circumscribed,  that  I  do  not  see  how  I  could  add  one  ounce  to  the 
weight  of  service  which  I  have  tried  to  render  you.  The  tireless 
energy  that  sees  and  tries  to  correct  abuses  may  be  good  to  the  Craft  at 
large,  but  it  is  not  a  quality  which  smooths  the  journey  of  a  Grand 
Master.  The  tendency — mark  you,  I  do  not  say  mistaken  tendency — 
is  to  let  well  enough  alone.  I  have  not  been  always  able  to  assume 
that  whatever  is,  is  right,  and  the  faculty  of  seeing  wrong  and  having 
one's  desire  to  right  the  wrong  smothered  by  hallowed  foices  of  tradition 
and  usage  would  render  the  best  of  men  uncomfortable.  I  iay  this  in 
no  complaining  spirit.  Written  on  my  heart  is  the  memory  of  the 
enthusiastic  welcome,  the  earnest  appreciation  and  the  sincere  attention, 
which  have  greeted  me  everywhere  I  have  met  with  the  rank  and  file  of  the 
Craft  face  to  face.  My  best  purposes  have  been  strengthened  by  these 
tokens  of  care  for  the  truest  interests  of  Masonry.  I  am  satisfied  that  the 
voice  of  the  Craft  will  never  withhold  the  word  of  earnest  praise  from 
the  man  of  action  who  works  in  the  Grand  East.  His  ideas  of  duty 
may  collide  with  their  views  of  privilege  or  right,  but  finally  they  will 
acord  him  a  place  which  could  be  won  by  no  gilded  idler.  As  I  stand 
here  my  head  and  heart  glow  with  the  remembrance  of  the  many  acts 
of  kindness  that  have  crowned  my  two  years.  The  little  annoyances,. 
the  worrying  criticism,  fade  in  the  distance,  and  I  recall  cnly  the 
generous  appreciation  which  has  been  the  rule— not  the  exception — in 
my  career.  It  is  in  this  spirit  that  I  definitely  and  decidedly  take 
leave  of  you  as  your  Grand  Master. 

J.  Ross  Robertson, 
Grand  Master. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro,  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded .  by  M.  W.  Bro. 
R.  T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved, — That  the  Address  of  the  W.  M.  the  Grand  Master  be  re- 
ferred to  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  to  report  thereon. 


GRAND  SECRETARY'S  REPORT. 

To  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand, 
Lodge,  A.  F.  dfc  A.  M.,  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario. 
M.  W.  Sir  and  Brethren", — I  beg  to  present  to  Grand  Lodge  my 
Annual  Report  containing  an  account  of  all  moneys  received  by  me  dur- 
ing the  year  and  paid  over  to  the  Grand  Treasurer,  with  return  of 
subordinate  lodges  as  at  June  24,  1892,  and  ledger  balances  to  May  31, 
1892,  together  with,  by  the  instruction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Mas- 
ter, a  record  of  Especial  Communications  summoned,  decisions  given 
during  the  year,  dispensations  issued,  warrants  issued  and  returned, 


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by-laws  approved,  Grand  Representatives  appointed,  official  visits,  and 
other  official  acts  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master. 

RECEIPTS  AND  EXPENDITURES. 

The  receipts  and  expenditures  from  1st  June,  1891,  to  31st  May,  1892, 
have  been  as  follows  : — 


RECEIPTS. 

Certificates 

Dues 

Fees 

Dispensations 

Warrants 

Constitutions 

Commutation  Fees 

Past  Masters'  Certificates. 

Interest 

Miscellaneous 


I  3,026  00 

11,031  75 

1,755  25 

184  00 

30  00 

486  50 

280  00 

10  00 

3,207  52 

348  75 


EXPENDITURES. 

Grand  Secretary's  salary.  ..$1,600  00 
Grand  Secretary's  assistant's 

salary 800  00 

Grand  Treasurer's  salary. . .      200  00 
Rent  of  Grand  Secretary's 

office 175  00 

Miss  Place,    Stenographer, 

salary  to  8th  April,  1892.      120  00 
Paraphernalia     for    laying 

corner    stone,     including 

customs  duties 351  48 

Mrs.    Hodd,    repairing    re- 

10  50 
5  00 


W.  G.  Rigsby,  affiliation  fee 

Grand  Secretary,  balance  of 
Incidentals  to  31st  May, 
1891 30  57 

Grand  Secretary,  advance 
for  Incidentals  to  31st 
May,  1892. 400  CO 

J.  B.  Trayes,  printing  Past 
Masters'  Certificates 75  00 

Times  Printing  Co.,  sundry 
printing M$7  05 

Hunter,  Rose  &  Co.,  balance 
of  printing  account  for 
1891 53  35 

Hunter,  Rose  &  Co. ,  on  ac- 
count printing  1892-93.. . .   1,800  00 

Copp,  Clark  &Co.,  printing 
Certificates,  etc 577  50 

Chairman  of  Benevolence, 
postages,  etc 30  00 

Grand  Master,  postages, 
telegrams,  etc LOO  00 

Committee  on  Foreign  Cor- 
respondence          100  00 

Expenses  Board  of  General 
Purposes  796  70 

R.  Duncan  &  Co.,  station- 


ery, 


39  80 


Illuminated  address  to  P.G. 
M.  Walkem 40  00 

Masonic  Relief  Association, 
U.S.  and  Canada 209  00 

Rent  Opera  House,  Annual 
Meeting  G.  L 125  00 

H.  Barnard,  Remington 
Type-Writer 120  00 

Premium  on  Grand  Secre- 
tary's Bond 50  00 

W.  A.  Muir,  assistance  in 
Grand  Secretary's  office..        20  00 


Carried  forward $20,359  77     Carried  forward $7,965  95 


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GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 


Brought  forward $20,359  77  Brought  forward $7,965  95 


§20,359  77 


Rolph  Smith  &  Co. ,  station- 
ery for  Grand  Master  and 
Deputy  Grand  Master. . . 

Ellis  &  Moore,  Circulars  for 
Grand  Master 

G.  Secretary,  sundry  expen- 
ses at  Grand  Lodge 

W.  H.  Ferguson,  boxes  for 
paraphernalia 

Expenses  investigation  at 
Campbellford 

K.  W.  £ro.  J.  B.  Nixon  on 
account  services  and  ex- 
penses investigation  re  be- 
nevolence   

Insurance  on  regalia 


14  00 
21  30 
42  83 
30  25 
23  90 


350  00 
17  50 


Orders  on  Benevolence 5,880  00 


$14,345  73 


ESPECIAL   COMMUNICATIONS. 

By  the  direction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  Especial  Commun- 
ications of  Grand  Lodge  were  called  : 

On  the  9th  of  September,  1891,  at  the  Village  of  Meyersburg,  for  the 
purpose  of  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  the  new  Methodist  Church, 
R.  W.  Bro.  G.  E.  R.  Wilson,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  of  the  Thirteenth  Masonic 
District,  acting  as  Grand  Master. 

On  the  11th  of  May,  1892,  at  the  town  of  Amherstburg,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  laying  the  .foundation  stone  of  the  new  Methodist  Church,  R. 
W.  Bro.  Benjamin  Paine,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  of  the  First  Masonic  District, 
acting  as  Grand  Master. 

On  the  11th  of  June,  1892,  at  the  town  of  Merritton,  for  the  purpose 
of  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  the  new  Anglican  Church,  M.  W.  Bro. 
Hugh  Murray  acting  as  Grand  Master. 

On  the  16th  of  June,  1892,  at  the  town  of  Owen  Sound,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  the  new  Marine  and  General  Hos- 
pital, M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  G.  M.,  presiding. 

On  the  29th  of  June,  1892,  at  the  village  of  Ballaghknow,  near  Lans- 
downe,  for  the  purpose  of  laying  the  foundation  stone  of  the  new 
Anglican  Church,  in  the  Township  of  Yonge,  R.  W.  Bro.  S.  B.  Fell, 
D.  D.  G.  M.,  of  the  Fifteenth  Masonic  District,  acting  as  Grand 
Master. 

WARRANTS    RETURNED. 

1'he  following  lodges  have  returned  their  warrants  to  the  M.  W.  the 
Grand  Master : — 

On  the  19th  of  October,  1891,  Craig  Lodge,  No.  214,  Ailsa  Craig,  in 
the  Fourth  Masonic  District. 

On  the  19th  of  November,  1891,  Quinte  Lodge,  No.  241,  Shannonville, 
in  the  Thirteenth  Masonic  District. 

On  the  26th  of  February,  1892,  Springfield  Lodge,  No.  259,  Spring- 
field, in  the  Third  Masonic  District. 

AMALGAMATIONS   OF   LODGES. 

On  the  18th  of  December,  1891,  Beaver  Lodge,  >No.  83,  and  Euclid 
Lodce,  No.  366,  of  Strathroy,  amalgamated  under  the  name  of  Beaver 
Lodce,  No.  83,  Strathroy,  in  the  Second  Masonic  District. 


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On  the  19th  of  January,  1892,  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  340,  Pittsburg, 
and  Leeds  Lodge,  No.  201,  Gananoque,  amalgamated  under  the  name  of 
Leeds,  No.  201,  Gananoque,  in  the  Fourteenth  Masonic  District. 

LODGES   UNDER   DISPENSATION-. 

The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  issued  on  the  given  dates  dispensa- 
tions for  the  following  lodges  : — 

Oct.  13th,  1891,  to  Nickel  Lodge,  Sudbury,  in  the  Seventeenth 
District. 

April  30th,  1892,  to  Fidelity  Lodge,  Port  Perry,  in  the  Twelfth  Dis- 
trict. 

May  7th,  1892,  to  Port  Elgin  Lodge,  Port  Elgin,  in  the  Fifth  Dis- 
trict. » 

June  16th,  1892,  to  Acacia  Lodge,  East  Toronto,  in  the  Eleventh  Dis- 
trict. 

DISPENSATIONS   REFUSED. 

The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  has  declined  to  grant  dispensations 
for  new  lodges  in  the  following  localities  : 

On  Oct.  16th,  1891,  for  a  lodge  at  Gore  Bay,  in  the  Seventeenth  Dis- 
trict. 

On  April  27th,  1S92,  for  a  lodge  at  Dundalk,  in  the  Ninth  District. 

On  May  21st,  1892,  to  revive  the  warrant  of  Ridout  Lodge,  Otter- 
ville,  in  the  Sixth  District. 

DEDICATIONS. 

By  instruction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  the  following  halls 
have  been  dedicated  for  Craft  purposes  during  the  year  : — 

Keystone  Lodge,  No.  412,  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  on  the  13th  of  August, 
1891,  by  R.  W.  Bro.  David  McLellan,  officiating  as  Grand  Master. 

St.  Clair  Lodge,  No.  425,  Port  Lambton,  on  November  10th,  1892, 
R.  W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Griggs,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  officiating  as  Grand  Master. 

Thistle  Lodge,  No.  34,  Amherstburg,  on  the  10th  of  February,  1892, 
R.  W.  Bro.  E.  Allworth,  P.  D.  D.  G.M.,    officiating  as  Grand  Master. 

Mattawa  Lodge,  No.  405,  Mattawa,  on  April  13th,  1892,  M.  W.  Bro. 
J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master,  officiating. 

Victoria  Lodge,  No.  299,  Centreville,  on  June  24th,  1892,  R.  W. 
Bro.  S.  C.  Warner,  D.  D.  G.  M. ,  officiating  as  Grand  Master. 

APPOINTMENTS. 

In  consequence  of  the  death  of  R.  \Y.  Bro.  Edward  Mitchell,  Grand 
Treasurer,  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  on  February  27th,  1892,  ap- 
pointed M.  XV.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray  as  acting  Grand  Treasurer  until 
this  annual  communication  of  Grand  Lodge. 

GRAND   REPRESENTATIVES. 

The  following  brethren,  upon  the  recommendation  of  the  M.  W.  the 
Grand  Master,  have  been  appointed  Grand  Representatives  of  foreign 
Grand  Lodges  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  : — - 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Hamilton,  of  Kingston,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Switzerland. 

R.  W.  Bro.  F.  M.  Morson,  of  Toronto,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Mis- 
sissippi, to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  F.  H. 
Gunn. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  H.  F.  Dartnell,  of  Whitby,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Alabama,  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  W.  Bro.  S.  B. 
Harman. 


54  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

V.  W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Ryerson,  M.D. ,  of  Toronto,  for  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  California,  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  W.  Bro.  Ed- 
ward Mitchell. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White,  of  Pembroke,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Georgia,  to  fill  the  -vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  W.  Bro.  David 
McLellan. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  C.  Davis,  of  London,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illi- 
nois, to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  W.  Bro.  David  Mc- 
Lellan. 

R.  W.  Bro.  D.  F.  Macwatt,  of  Barrie,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Louis- 
iana, in  place  of  R.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  S.  Birrell,  who  has  left  the  juris- 
diction. 

R.  W.  Bro.  A.  B.  Munson,  of  London,  for  the  Grand?  Lodge  of  Ten- 
nessee, to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death  of  R.  YV.Bro.  S.  B.  Harman. 

R.  W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Brunton,  of  Newmarket,  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Virginia,  in  place  of  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  resigned. 

And  on  the  recommendation  of  the  respective  foreign  Grand  Masters, 
the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  has  appointed  the  following  Representa- 
tives of  this  Grand  Lodge,  near  the  respective  foreign  Grand  Lodges:  — 

Bro.    Chas.  Gerster,  of  Berne,  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Switzerland. 

M.  W.  Bro.  John  S.  Davidson,  of  Augusta,  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Georgia. 

M.  W.  Bro.  John  Rennie,  of  Savannah,  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of  In- 
dian Territory 

M.  W.  Bro.  James  E.  Edmiston,  of  Dayton,  near  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Washington. 

REVISION   OF   LODGE   BY-LAWS. 

The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  has  examined,  revised  and  approved 
of  the  by-laws  of  each  of  the  following  lodges  : 

Oct.      3rd,  1391 St.  John's  No.    40,  Hamilton. 

Nov.     2nd,  1891 Robertson  "  292,  Nobleton. 

Nov.  19th,  1891 Stanley  "  426,  WestToronto  J. 

Nov.  25th,  1891 PrinceEdward     "  18.  Picton. 

Dec.      Sth,  1891 Composite  "      30,  Whitbv. 

Dec.  14th,  1891 Maple  Leaf  "  103,  St.  Catharines. 

Dec.  19th,  1891 Ontario  "  26,  Whitby. 

Dec.  19th,  1S91 Zurich  "  224,  Hensall. 

Dec.  23rd,  1891 Mimico  "  369,  L.  Mills. 

Dec,  24th,  18)1 Cataraqui  "  92,  Kingston. 

Jan.  22nd,  1892 St.  Clair  "  425,  Pt.  Lambton. 

April  20th,  1892 Stratford  "  332,  Stratford. 

April  22nd,  1892 Brougham  U.  "  26S,  Brougham. 

April  23rd,  1892 New  Hope  "  279,  Hespeler. 

Mav      6th,  1892 Havelock  "  238,  Watford. 

May  13th,  1892 Leeds  '  201,  Gananoque. 

Mav  21st,   1892 Grand  River  "  151,  BerliD. 

Mav  21st,  1S92 Humber  "  305,  Weston. 

Mav  25th,  1S92 Huron  "  392,  Camlachie. 

May  30th,  1892 Lome  "  404,  Tamworth. 

June     1st,   1892 Arkona  Lodge  "  307,  Arkona. 

June     1st,   1892 Petrolia  "  194,  Pctrolia. 

June  17th,  1892 St.  Alban's  "  200,  Mt.  Forest. 

June  17th,  1892 Wellington  "  271,  Chatham. 

The  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  has  examined,  revised  and  approved  of 
amendments  to  the  by-laws  of  the  following  lodges  : 

Aug.  31st,   1891 Caledonian  No.  249,  Midland. 

Aug.  31st,  1891 Sprv  "    385,  Beeton. 

Oct.  13th,  1S91 Temple  "    296,  St.  Catharines. 

Oct.  22nd,  1891 Zeta  "    410,  Toronto. 

Nov.  7th,  1891 Union  "        9,  Napanee. 

Nov.      9th,  1891  Blenheim  "    108,  Princeton. 


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Nov.  27th,  18 Jl St.  John's  No.209a,  London. 

Dec.  9th,  1391 Minerva  "  304,  Stroud. 

Dec.  26th,  1891 Tre.it  "      38,  Trent. 

Jan.  Sth,  1892 St.  John's  "      17,  Cobouig. 

Jan.  23rd,  1892 Harristoa  "  262,  Harriston. 

Feb.  6th,  1892 Civil  Service  "  148,  Ottawa. 

Feb.  15th,  1892 Gait  "  257,  Gait 

April  6th,  1892 Nipissing  "  420,  North  Bav. 

April  7th,  1892 Rehoboam  "      65,  Toronto.  * 

May  21st,    1892  Minden  "  253,  Kingston. 

I  have  issued,  by  instruction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  the 
following  dispensations  from  3rd  July,  1891,  to  8th  July,  1892. 


DATE. 
1891. 

No.  of 
Lodge. 

Name  of  Lodge. 

For  What  Granted. 

40S 

171 
357 
183 
197 
200 

57 
316 
326 
159 
371 
287 
287 
346 
364 

18 

14 
277 
128 
145 
169 

93 

93 
121 
292 
249 
332 
221 

97 
406 
222 

10 
217 
207 
326 
127 
348 
383 
305 
354 
168 
290 
155 
113 

76 
400 
425 

27 
268 
295 
156 

90 

"      4th.    ... 
"    11th 
*'    25th  . 

«'    llth 

Prince  of  Wales 

' '  Attend  Church. 

"  Instil  Officers 

"  Instal  Offic  rs. 

"  Initiate  Candid  ite  before  leav'g  for  U.S 

St.  Alban's 

"    20th 

Nov.  30th 

Dec.    5th 

•'     7th 

Zetland 

"  Change  Date  of  Meeting. 

"     9* 

"    10th 

Prince  of  Wale  i  

"  Instal  Officers. 

*'    10th 

"  Attend  a  Ball. 

"  Attend  an  Eatertainmen*. 

"   16th 

"    17th 

"    17th 

*'■    18th 

Prince  Edward 

True  Britons 

"  Instal  Offi  jers. 
"  I  istal  Officers. 

"    19th 

"    19th 

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21st 

"    23.-d 

Northern  Light 
Do.ic 

"  Attend  Church. 

"  Attend  an  Entertainment. 

"  Attend  Church. 

«'    23rd 

"    21th 

"  Elect  and  Instal  Officers. 

"    24th 

"    24th 

Maple  Leaf 

"  Instal  Officers. 

«'    26th 

"    26th 

Th  i  Spry  

"    28th 

"    29th 

Morfolk 

"    29th 

"    29th 

"    31st 

Zetland 

"     2nd 

"     4th 

"      5th 

"      6'h 

Brock 

"     7th 

"  Attend  Bill 

"     7th 
"     8th.     , 
"     9th 

Peterborough 

"  In  ital  Officers. 

"  Attend  an  At-Home. 

"    llth 

Oxford 

"    14th 

Oakville 

<:  Attend  a  Ball. 

"    18th 

St.  Clair 

':  Attend  a  Ball. 

"    18th 

"    19th 

Strict  Observance  . . 

"  Attend  a  Conversazione 

"    25th 

"    27th.   ... 

York  

Feb.    2nd 

"     4th 

185 

"  Instal  Officers. 

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GRAND    LODGE   OF   CANADA. 
Dispensations— Continued. 


DATE, 
1891. 


"    19th 

"    19th 

"    26th.... 
Mch.  3rd 

"    14th 

Apl.  14th 

"    30th 

May     9th 

"    30th 

June  10th 

"    18th 

"    ISth 

"    10th 

"    SOth. 

"    20th 

"     21st 

"    29lh 

July    5th 

"      5th 


No.  of 
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125 
21o 
?33 
186 
218 
247 


Name  of  Lodge. 


Central 

Cornwall 

Sr.  John's 

Doric 

Plantajfnet 

Stevenson 

Ashlar 

272  Seymour 

...   D.D.G.M.  15th  Dist.. 

203  Irvine 

^PricceEdwaid 

126)Goldrn  Bule 

409Gdden  Rile 

168  Merritt   

217  Ashlar 

332  Stratford  

4:5  St.Cla'r 

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For  ^"hat  Granted. 


To  Attend  an  At-Honie. 
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"  Imtal  Officers. 
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'  Change  Date  of  Meeting. 
"  Initiate  a  Serving  Brother. 
"  Heal  Thoias  Morrison. 
"  E'ect  Officers. 
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"  Atterd  a  Masonic  Demonstration. 
"  Attend  Church. 
"  Attend  Church. 

Change  Date  of  Meeting. 

Attend  Church. 

Attend  Church. 

Attend  Church. 

Decorate  Graves  of  Deceased  Brethren, 


The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  has  during  the  year  paid  the  following 
official  visits  to  the  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction  : — 


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To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 

Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : — 

I  herewith  submit  my  statement  of  the  receipts  and  disbursements  of 
Grand  Lodge  funds,  for  the  year  ending  31st  May,  1892  : 

The  balance  at  credit  of  current  account 

at  31st  May,  1891,  was 811,788  44 

During  the  year  I  have  received  from 
the  Grand  Secretary  the  following 
sums,  viz.  : 

On  account  of  General  Fund 819,796  44 

On  account  of  Asylum  Fund 310  00 

On  account  of  Investments 10,000  00 

30,106  44 

•841,894  88 

The  expenditure  for  general  purposes 
during  the  year,  including  the  sum  of 
three  hundred  and  fifty  dollars,  paid 
to  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Nixon  for  expenses, 
re  benevolent  grants,  was 8  8,465  73 

For  benevolence  as  per  list  herewith  sub- 
mitted          5,880  00 

And  for  debentures  purchased 20,000  00 

834,34.3  73 

Balance  at  credit  of  current  account  in 
Canadian  Bank  of  Commerce,  as  per 
acknowledgment  of  Bank  officials  at- 
tached to  this  statement 8  7,549  15 


During  the  year  the  debenture  of  the  Hamilton  Provident  and  Loan 
Company,  for  ten  thousand  dollars,  has  matured  and  been  paid,  and  the 
sum  of  twenty  thousand  dollars  has  been  invested  as  follows  : 

Debenture  of  Landed,  Banking  and  Loan  Co.  4£7o 85,000  00 

"  Huron  and  Erie  Loan  and  Savings  Co.  4i°/0  5,000  00 

"  Ontario  Loan  and  Savings  Co.  4i% . . .   5,000  00 

"  Canada  Savings  and  Loan  Co.  4£°/0 5,000  00 

I  respectfully  submit  that  the  balance  at  the  credit  of  the  current  ac- 
count will  justify  Grand  Lodge  in  investing,  in  such  security  as  may  be 
determined  upon,  a  further  sum  of  85,000. 


64  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

STATEMENT-GENERAL  FUND. 


The  Grand  Lodge  of  Ancient,  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  in  account  icith  High  Mur- 
ray, Grand  Treasurer,  pro  tem. 


DISBURSEMENTS. 

Paid  Customs  duty  on  paraphernalia  for  laying  corner  stones S 

Grand  Treasurer's  salary  to  date 

Mrs.  Hodd,  for  repairing  regal'a 

W.  G.  Bigsby,  affiliation  fee,  authorized  by  Grand  Lodge 

Grand  Sicretary's  sa'ary  to  30th  June  

Assistant  to  Grand  Secretary,  salary  to  30. h  June 

Masonic  Hall  Association  re  it  to  30th  June; 

Grand  Secreta'  y,  balance  of  incidental  expenses  to  31  May,  '91. 

Grand  Secretary,  advance  for  inc  dental  expecses 

George  Kenning,  per  draft,  for  vessels  and  sword 

J.  B.  Trayes,  printing  Pa  t  Masters'  certificates 

Times  Printing  Co.,  sundry  printing 

M  W.Bro.  Otto  Klotz,  postage,  etc.,  as  chairman  of  benevolence 

Hunter,  Bose  &  Co.,  printing  

Copp,  C  ark  &  Co.,  printing  Master  Masons'  certificates 

M.W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Bobertson,  for  postage,  telegrams,  etc 

M. W.Bro. Henry  Bob:rtson,  Beport  on  Foreign  Correspon  lence 

For  expenses  Board  of  General  Purposes 

Bobert  Duncan  &  Co.,  for  stationery  

Wiliiam  Bruce,  illuminated  address,  P.G.M.  Walke  i> 

General  Belitf  Association,  assessment  per  draft 

Bent  of  Opera  House  for  annual  meeting  of  Grand  Lodge 

Henry  Barnard,  for  Bemington  Typewriter 

Seneca  Jones,  premium  on  Grand  Secretary's  bond 

W.  A.  Mutr,  assistant  in  Grand  Secret  try's  office 

Bolph  Smith  &  Co.   stat:onery  for  G'and  Master 

Ellis  &  Moore,  circulars  for  Grard  Master 

Grand  Treasurer's  salary  to  30th  Sept 

Masonic  Hall  Association,  rent  to  30th  S;pt 

Grand  Secretary's  salary  to  30ih  Sept 

Assistant  to  Grand  Secretary,  salary  to  30th  S  pt 

Grand  Secretary,  sunory  expenses  connected  with  meeting 

of  Grand  Lodge  

Hunter,  Bose  &  C  o.,  on  account  of  printing  

Grand  Treasurer's  salary  to  date 

Masonic  Hall  Association,  rent  to  date 

Grand  Secretary's  salary  t  i  31st  Dec,  1S91 

Assistant  to  Grard  Secretary,  salary  to  31st  Dec,  1S91 

Miss  J.  Place,  stenographer,  salary* to  31st  Dec  ,  1391 

W.  H.  Ferguson,  boxes  for  paraphernalia 

Expenses  of  C  >mmissioners  at  Campbelford 

J.  B  Nixon,  expenses,  investigation  re  benevolence 

Bo^ph  Smith  it  Co.,  stationery  for  Grand  Master 

Maso  lie  Hall  Association,  rent  to  31st  M.rch 

"      s —     "    Grand  Stereta  y's  sa'ary  to  31st  March  

■  <      8 —    "    J.  B.  Niton,  expenses  re  benevolent  grants  investigation 

"      8—     "    Asristant  to  Grand  Secretary,  salary  to  date  

<•      8 —     "    Miss  J.  Place,  stenographer,  salary  to  date 

•  «      8 —    '<    J.  H.  Bouth,  insurance  policy  on  regalia 

"    31 —    "    J.  B.  Xixon.  expen'es,  investigation  re  benevolent  grants 

May  31 —    "    Executors  of  the  late  Grand  Treasurer,  salary 

i<    3i —    >■    J.  E.  Nixon,  expenses,  investigation  re  benevolent  gran's 

<■     3i —     "     Hunter,  Kose  &  Co.,  en  account  of  printing  1,003  00 

"    3i _    "    Benevolence  orders  as  per  list 5.880  00 

"    3i_    "    Balance,  as  per  balano  sheet 64,815  90 

$79,161  63 


1891. 

June 

24— P 

" 

30- 

" 

30— 

" 

30— 

July 

3— 

" 

3— 

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3— 

" 

3— 

" 

28— 

" 

30- 

" 

30- 

" 

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" 

SO- 

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SO- 

" 

SI— 

" 

31— 

Aug. 

1— 

11 

1— 

" 

5— 

" 

5— 

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9- 

" 

9— 

" 

9- 

" 

28— 

<: 

28— 

" 

28— 

Oct. 

29— 

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SO- 

" 

SO- 

" 

SO  - 

" 

30- 

" 

30— 

Nov 

.27— 

Dec. 

31— 

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31- 

1892. 

Jan. 

6- 

" 

6— 

" 

6- 

" 

15— 

Feb. 

2— 

Mar 

.  31— 

April  1— 

73  40 

50  00 

10  50 

5  00 

400  00 

200  00 

43  75 

30  57 

400  00 

278  0s 

75  00 

137  05 

30  00 

53  35 

577  50 

100  00 

100  00 

796  70 

39  80 

40  CO 

209  00 

125  00 

120  00 

50  00 

20  00 

7  00 

21  30 

50  00 

43  75 

400  00 

200  00 

42  83 

800  00 

50  00 

43  75 

400  00 

200  00 

60  00 

30  25 

23  90 

100  00 

7  00 

43  75 

100  00 

100  00 

200  00 

60  CO 

17  £0 

10)  00 

50  00 

£0  00 

ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  65 

RECEIPTS. 
1891. 

May  31— By  Balance  as  per  balance  sheet $59,365  19 

July    3—  "  Grand  Secretary 225  00 

"      4-"        "          "         4,400  00 

"      6—"        "          "          165  00 

««    20—"        "          "          : 3,500  00 

«    31_. «        <■          «          1,000  00 

Oct.     7—"  "  "  844  50 

Nov.    6—"  "  "  38150 

■i    30  _  <<  '■  <■  interest  on  bank  account 163  96 

1892. 

Feb.  29—  "  "  "  5,920  00 

April  8—  "  "  "  1,573  00 

May  12-  "  "  "  200  00 

"    31 —  "  "  "  interest  on  bank  account 73  00 

«    31—"  "  "  132  00 

"    31—"  "  "  1,218  48 

$79,161  63 

STATEMENT— ASYLUM  FUND. 

1831. 
M  ty  31— By  balance  a9  per  balance  sheet $12  423  25 

1892. 
May  31  —By  Grand  Secretary,  interest 310  00 

$12,733  25 

1892. 
May  31— To  balance $12,733  25 


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PAYMENTS  ON  ACCOUNT  OF  BENEVOLENCE. 


June            1S91. 
30  Ors.  Br.Reyn'ldsS  5  00 
30  Mrs.  Livingston.     5  00 
30  Mrs.  Preston...  10  00 
30  Mrs.  Davis 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Berry 15  00 

July 

31  Miss  L.M.Harris  18  75 
31  Miss  M.H.Harris  18  75 
31  Mrs.  McLeod....  15  00 
31  M.s.  Wilson....  75  00 

31  Mr?.  Gait 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Robertson  .  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Haddington  15  00 
31  Miss  Wilson 75  00 

Aug. 
31  Mrs.  Strowger..  15  00 
31  B.  R'f.  Hamilton  50  00 

31  Mr'.  Wills 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Rowed 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Sharpe 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Smith 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Peverett...  15  00 
31  Or.  Bro.  Smith...  20  00 
31  Mrs.  Spencer....  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Waltho....   10  00 

31  Mrs.  Jol'ey 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Lockeity..  20  00 
31  Mrs.  Noble  ...  20  00 
31  Mrs.  Pocock....  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Wri,ht....  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Mclntvre  .  10  00 

31  Bro.  Black." 25  00 

31  Bro.  Rowe  20  CO 

31  B.  R'f  London  ..  60  00 

31  Mrs.  Carter 20  00 

31  Mrs.  LeClair..  . .  10  00 
31  B.  Relief  Ban  ie.  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Patterson . .  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Bennett....  15  00 
31  Bro.  Langstaff..   25  CO 

31  Mrs.  Allen 10  00 

31  Bro.  McConklin.  20  00 

31  Bro.  Myers 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Marriott. . .  15  00 
31  Bd.  R  f  Kingston  25  00 
31  Mrs.  Spearman..  20  00 
31  Mrs.  Barretts...  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Mitchel'...  10  00 

31  Mrs.  Greer 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Salmoni....  10  00 

31  Bro.  Munro 25  00 

31  Mrs.  McVeity.  . .  10  CO 
31  Mrs.  Ratcliffe...  20  00 
31  Bro.  David  ....  25  00 
31  Mrs.  McKellar..  10  00 
31  Mrs.  McLellan..  10  00 

31  Mrs.  Hill 10  00 

31  Mrs  States..   ..  20  00 

31  Bro.  Crate  25  00 

31  Mrs.  Tent  ant  . .  10  00 

31  Mrs.  Street 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Hill 10  00 

31  Mrs.  James 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Porteous..  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Wright....  15  00 
31  Mrs.  C rowel!..   .  20  00 

31  Mrs.  Bailey 15  00 

31  Bro.  Woods 25  00 

31  Bro.  Shoemaker  20  00 


Augusf.        18rfl. 

31  Mrs.  Ash $10  03 

31  Mrs.  Campbell..  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Trennaman  20  00 

31  Mrs.  Lccke 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Coulter....  10  00 
31  B.  Relief  Guelph  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Jolliffe  ....  15  00 
31  Mrs.  Blythe  ....  10  0) 
31  Mrs.  Stetham...  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Allmand. . .  15  00 
31  £d.  R'f  Ottawa  .  10  00 
31  Bro.  Willmott . .  25  00 

31  Mr'.  Davey 15  00 

31  Bro.Butterworth25  CO 
31  Bro.  C.W.  Mnith  25  00 
31  Mrs.  Sproule  ...  15  CO 

31  Mrs.  Hill 15  03 

31  Mrs.  Richards . .  20  00 

31  Mrs.  Tavlor 10  00 

31  Hattie  Steele.  . .  20  00 
31  Mrs.  Graham....  15  00 

31  Mrs.  Imlay 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Hessel 15  00 

31  Mr-.  Perry 10  03 

31  Mrs.  Davies 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Hort-p....  10  CO 
3L  Mrs.  Witmer....   20  00 

31  Mrs.  Pettitt 15  00 

31  Mi?.  Little 15  CO 

31  Mrs.  Keslevan  ..  5  00 
31  Mrs.  Tonton....  20  00 
31  Bro.  Eddleston..  i5  00 
31  Mrs.  Murphy....  10  00 
31  Mrs  McPherson.  15  00 
31  Bro.  Swisher.  ..   25  CO 

31  Mrs.  Miller 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Carter 10  03 

31  Mrs.  Kennedy..  10  03 

31  Mrs.  Varney 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Barber 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Christie....  10  00 
il  Mr-.  Phillippi..  15  00 

31  Mrs.  Inman 10  00 

31  Bro.  Bowman  ..  25  00 

31  Mrs.  Gray 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Crawford..  15  00 
31  Mrs.  Bernard*..  40  00 
31  Bro.  Halladay  . .  10  CO 

31  Mrs.  Hisl<  p 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Stoppleben  10  00 

31  Mrs.  Robsjn 20  00 

31  Mr?.  Blue 20  00 

31  Mrs.  Hunter....  20  00 

Sept. 
30  Mrs.  Cuinmings.     5  00 
30  Or.  Bro.  McBride    5  00 

30  Mrs.  Dav  s 10  00 

30  Mr?.  Vance 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Bryant..  ..  10  00 

30  Mrs.  Oaten 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Hill 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Weir 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Sutton....  10  00 
30  Mrs.  Bowman  . .  10  00 
30  Mrs.  Var Jon. ...  10  00 
30  Mrs.  Zimmerman  10  00 

30  Mrs.  Scott 10  00 

30  Mrs.  Pattison  . .  10  00 
30  Mrs.  Handy 10  00 


Sept. 
30 
H0 
30 
80 
30 
30 
30 
30 
30 
30 
30 
3ii 
30 
SO 
31 

Oct. 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 

Nov. 
30 
30 
30 
30 
33 
30 
30 
33 
30 
30 
30 

Dec. 
31 

Jan. 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 
31 


1891. 
Mrs.  Graham... $15  CO 
Mrs.  Sweeney. . .  15  00 

Mrs.  Piggott 16  00 

Mrs.  Pigott 15  00 

Mrs.  Harington.  20  00 
Mrs.  McKillican.  20  00 

Mrs.  Miller 20  03 

Mrs.  McLecd...  20  00 
Bro.  Chrisley...  25  00 
Bro.  Lumley...  25  00 
Bro.Farquharson25  00 

Bro.  Bain 25  00 

Bro.  Scott 25  00 

BI.Rlf  .Toronto  50  00 
Mrs.  Gibson 10  00 


Mrs.  Amsden 

Miss  L.M.Harris 
Miss  M.H.Harris 

Mrs.  Wilson 

Mrs.  Reid 

Miss  Wilson... . 
Mrs.  Harvey..  . . 

Mrs.  Dow 

Mrs.  Bovner 

Mrs.  Irwin 

Mrs.  Sprague.... 
Airs.  Wright.... 

Mrs.  Burke 

Or.Br.McPhers'n 

Mrs.  Murray 

Ors.  B:o.  Dean.. 

Mrs   Spence 

Mrs.  Bennett. . . 

Mrs.  Leitch 

Mrs.  McKenzie.. 

Mrs.  Leith 

Mrs.  Laing 

Mrs.  Howell .... 
Mrs.  Stafford... 
Mrs.  Malcolm  .. 
Mrs.  Barbour. . . 
Mr3.  Cooke  


B.  Rf.,  Kingston 

1892. 
B.  Rf.,  WiLdsor. 
Mr?.  Hubbard . . 

Mrs.  Wilson 

Mis?  L.M.Harris 
Miss  M.  F.  Harris 
Bro  C.W.  Smith 
Mrs.  Patterson.. 

Mrs.  Irwin 

B.  Rf.  Hamilton 

Miss  Wilson 

B.  Rf.,  Windsor. 
Bro.  Willmott.. 
Mrs.  Strowger.. 
Or.  Bro.  Sm  th.. 

Bro.  Munr"> 

Mrs.  Walthro... 

Mrs.  Jolley 

Mrs.  Davis 

Bd.  R'f  Guelph . 

Bro.  Crate 

Mrs.  Salmoni.  .. 
Mrs.  Wills 


15  CO 
18  75 
18  75 
75  00 
10  00 
75  00 
10  00 
10  00 
15  00 
10  00 
10  CO 
15  00 
10  00 
10  00 
10  00 
25  00 

15  00 
15  CO 
15  00 
10  00 
10  00 
15  00 
10  CO 
15  00 
15  00 
15  00 
15  00 

25  00 

15  00 
15  00 
75  CO 
18  75 
18  75 
25  00 
10  00 
10  00 
50  00 
75  00 
15  00 
25  00 
15  0J 
20  00 
25  00 
10  00 
10  00 
20  00 
10  00 
25  00 
10  00 
20  00 


68 


GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


Benevolence— Continued. 


Jan.  1892. 

31  Mrs.  Spearman.. 

31  Bro.  Rowe 

31  Bd.  R'f  L-mdon. 

31  Mrs.  Gray 

31  Mis.  Pocook 

31  Mrs.  Stare^ 

31  Mrs    Ratcliffe. . . 

31  Mrs.  Locke 

31  Mrs.  Sproule 

31  Mrs.  Varney 

31  M'S.  Tennent.  .. 

31  Mrs.  Noble 

31  Mrs.  Bonner  . . . 

31  B  o.  Davis 

31  Bro.  Scott 

31  Br  \  McConklin. 

31  Mrs.  Kestevan  . . 

31  Mrs.  Christie   . . 

31  Mr.-.  LeClair.... 

31  0-.  Br.  McBride 

31  Mrs.  McKillecm 

31  Mrs.  Coulter.... 

31  Mrs.  Carter 

31  Mrs.  Crowell.... 

31  Bro.  Mvers 

31  Mrs.  Allen 

31  Mrs.  Mclutyre.. 

31  Mrs.  Imley  . .  . . 

31  Mrs.  Allmond  . . 

31  Mrs.  Hill 

31  Mr<.  Stetham  .. 

31  Mrs.  S  encer. . . 
Feb. 

23  Mrs.  Rowed..  .. 

28  Mrs.  Miller 

28  Mrs.  Swisher  . . . 

28  Mrs.  Marrijtt  .. 

28  Mrs.  Porteous  . . 

28  Mrs.  Mi'chell.  ... 

28  Mrs.  McPhers  >n 

28  Mrs.  Perry 

28  Mrs.  Barb  Dur  . . 

28  Mrs.  Harvey  ... 

28  Mrs.  Miller 

2?  Mrs.  Hunter  ... 

23  Mrs.  Robson.   . . 

28  Bro.  Black  

28  Mrs.  Pi^ott  .... 

28  Wm.  Crawford.. 

28  R.W.  Br.  J.  B. 
Nixon,  ex- 
penses re  Be- 
nevolence. . . 


$20  00 

20  00 

50  00 

10  00 

10  00 

20  00 

20  00 

10  00 

15  00 

20  00 

10  00 

20  00 

15  00 

25  00 

25  00 

20  00 

6  00 

10  00 

10  00 

5  00 

20  00 

10.00 

20  00 

20  00 

20  00 

10  00 

10  00 

10  00 

15  00 

15  00 

10  00 

10  00 

20  00 

10  00 

25  00 

15  00 

10  00 

10  00 

15  00 

10  00 

15  00 

10  00 

20  00 

20  00 

20  00 

25  00 

15  00 

15  00 

100  00 


Feb.  1892. 

28  Bro.  Lumley.\.$25  00 
28  Br.  Farquharson  25  00 

28  Mrs.  Greer 15  00 

28  Mrs.  Amsder!.  . .    15  00 

28  Mrs.  Weir 10  00 

28  Miss  Sttel 20  00 

28  Mrs.  Little 15  00 

28  Mrs.  Jolliffe....  15  00 
28  Bro.  Shoemaker  20  00 

28  Mrs.  Inman 10  00 

28  Mrs.  Barber 15  00 

28  Mrj.  B'ue 20  00 

23  M  s.  Wiloier....  20  00 
28  Mrj.  Campbell . .  10  00 
28  Mrs.  Peverett..  15  00 
28  Mrs.  Hortop  ...  10  00 
28  Mrs.  Har';ngton.  20  00 
28  Mrs.  Grabam  ..   15  00 

28  Mrs.  Carter 10  00 

28  Mrs.  Lockerty . .  20  00 
2i  Mrs.  Murphy....  10  CO 
28  Mrs.  Zitnerman.  10  00 
28  Mrs.  Graham...  15  03 

28  Mrs.  Taylor 10  00 

28  Mrs.  Street  ....  10  00 
23  Bl.  Rf.  Barrie..  10  00 
28  Mrs.  Hislop  ....  15  03 

23  Mrs.  Davis 10  00 

23  Mrs.  Cummings.  5  00 
28  Mrs.  Ponton ....  20  00 
28  M'S.  Bennett....   15  00 

28  Mis.  Davey 15  00 

28  B-o.  Wood 25  00 

23  Mrs.  Gibson 10  00 

28  Bd.  Rf.  Ottawa..  10  00 
28  Mrs.  Philips  ...  15  00 
28  Bro.  Trennaman  20  00 

28  Mrs.  Hill  10  00 

28  Mrs.  Smith  ....  15  00 
28  Mrs.  Wright....  10  00 

28  Bro.  Hall 25  00 

23  Mrs.  Hubba-d..  15  00 
28  Mrs.  Stippleben  10  00 
28  Mrs.  McLellau..  10  00 
28  John  McKellar..  10  00 
28  Bro.  Bowman..   25  00 

28  Bro.  Bain 25  00 

28  Mrs.  Barrette  . .  10  00 
28  Mrs.  McPhail...  15  00 
28  Mrs.  McPhail  ..  15  00 

28  Mrs.  Ash   10  00 

28  Bro.  Butter  worth  25  00 
28  Mrs.  Sharpe ....  10  00 


Feb.  1892. 

28  Mrs.  Handv  ...$10  00 

28  Mrs.  Sutton 13  00 

28  Mr'.  Blyth 10  00 

28  Mrs.  Bailey 15  00 

28  Bro.  Charley.  ..  25  CO 

Mar. 

31  Mrs.  Sweney 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Hill  10  00 

31  Mr>.  Hill    10  00 

31  Mrs.  Kennedy..  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Barke  ....  10  00 

31  M'S.  Jamei 15  00 

31  Mrs.  Scott 10  00 

31  B  1.  Rf.  Toronto.  50  03 

31  Mr*  Murray 10  00 

31  Mrs.  Plggott....  15  00 
31  B.  Rf.  Kingston.  26  00 
31  Mrs.  Richards..  20  00 
31  B.  R'f  Chatham.  10  00 
31  Bro.  Halladay  ..  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Pattison    .  10  00 

April 
30  W.  T.  Wilkinson 
pro    funeral   of 
widow  of  J.  Mc- 

Kinty 10  00 

30  Miss'L.  M.Harris  18  75 
30  Miss'M  H.  Harris  18  75 
30  Mrs.  A.  Bowmm  10  00 

30  Mrs. W.M.Wilson  75  00 

31  Mrs.  F.  Bennett.  15  00 
30  Miss  M.  Wilson.  75  00 
30  Br.J.C.Langstaff  25  00 
30  Mrs.  E.  Sprasue  10  00 

30  Mrs.  J.  Wri/ht..  15  00 
May 

31  Mis.  J.  Vance  . .  10  00 
31  Mrs.  J.  S.  Laing.  15  00 
31  Mrs.  W.  Oaten  .  .  10  00 
31  Mrs.  T.  Howell-.  10  00 
31  Mrs.  J.McKenzie  10  00 
31  Mrs.  Wm.  Leitb  10  00 
31  Mrs.  W.  W.  Reid  10  00 
31  Mrs  J.A.Malc'm  15  00 
31  Mrs.  F.  W.Coke  15  00 
31  Mr.  T.  Stafford .  15  00 
31  Mrs.  J.  Leitch  .  15  00 
31  Mrs.  P.    Spence.  15  00 

Total $5,880  0(3 


All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted, 

Hugh  Murray, 

Grand  Treasurer. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Br-. 
R.  T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved,  That  the  reports  of  the  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treas- 
urer be  received  and  referred  to  the  Board  of  General  Purposes. 


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REPORTS  OF  THE  DISTRICT  DEPUTY  GRAND  MASTERS. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Bro. 
R.  T.  Walkem,  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.     • 

ERIE  DISTRICT,  NO.   1. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,   Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario : 

Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : 

I  have  the  honor  to  submit  my  annual  report  as  to  the  condition  of 
the  Craft  in  the  Erie  District.  My  first  official  act  was  the  issue  of  a 
circular  letter  to  the  several  lodges  in  the  district.  I  regret  to  report 
that,  although  the  most  of  the  lodges  have  caused  copies  of  the  sum- 
monses for  meetings  to  be  sent  to  me  with  commendable  regularity,  the 
Masters  of  several  lodges  or  their  secretaries  have  wholly  ignored  their 
duty  in  that  respect,  and  in  many  cases  the  returns  of  elected  officers 
have  not  been  made.  In  consequence  of  these  omissions  I  have  been 
caused  much  inconvenience. 

VISITS    TO   LODGES. 

I  have  visited  all  the  lodges  in  the  district  once.  Six  of  them  I  have 
visited  twice,  making  a  total  of  twenty-eight  visits.  I  had  so  arranged 
my  visits  that  an  emergent  meeting  has  been  called  but  twice  for  the 
purpose  of  receiving  me.  In  all  the  lodges  there  was  work,  with  one 
or  two  exceptions.  I  have  always  asked  for  an  exhibition  of  what 
could  be  done  by  the  W.  Masters  and  their  officers,  and  have  no  hesi- 
tation in  stating  the  working  of  the  degrees  is  as  well  done  in  Erie 
District,  No.  1,  as  any  other  district  in  the  jurisdiction.  Many  of  the 
lodges  not  having  sent  me  the  information  for  which  blanks  were  sup- 
plied them,  some  of  my  statistics  may  not  be  accurate,  but  will  be 
found  nearly  correct. 

My  first  official  visit  was  made  to  Central  Lodge,  No.  402,  Essex,  on 
September  16th,  1891.  Its  membership  is  51  ;  average  attendance  15  ; 
number  of  meetings  held,  16  ;  financial  condition,  good,  and  all  busi- 
ness is  promptly  attended  to.  The  lodge  room  is  very  commodious, 
and  expensively  furnished.  The  W.  Master  works  all  the  degrees. 
Number  of  members  present,  23.  I  was  accompanied  on  this  visit  by 
R.W.  Bro.  J.  A.  C.  Anderson,  P.D.D.G.M.  of  this  district.  Prospects 
of  the  lodge  are  fair.     Insurance,  §500. 

Naphtali  Lodge,  No.  413,  Tilbury  :  Visited  this  lodge  October  13th, 
1891.  22  members  present  out  of  a  membership  of  30  ;  all  the  officers 
present,  also  all  the  past  masters  of  the  lodge.  The  W.  Master,  J.  R. 
Palmer,  conferred  the  F.  C.  degree  fairly  well.  I  h^ve  much  pleasure 
in  reporting  that  in  this  lodge  no  member  is  in  arrears  for  dues.  Naph- 
tali Lodge  is  doing  well,  and  promises  to  do  even  better.  The  furni- 
ture and  other  property  is  insured,  and  the  books  well  kept.  I  again 
visited  this  lodge  on  the  28th  December,  1891,  and  installed  the  officers 
for  the  ensuing  year,  and  with  W.  Bro.  J.  W.  Richardson  in  the  east, 
this  lodge  ought  to  prosper. 

Highgate  Lodge,  No.  336,  Highgate  :  I  made  my  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  on  the  16th  October,  1891,  accompanied  by  R.W.  Bro.  Anderson 
and  V.  W.  Bro,  E.  McKay,  of  Belmont  Lodge.     There  was  an  attend- 


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ance  of  22  members  present,  many  of  whom  had  a  long  distance  to 
drive.  There  was  no  work,  and  the  W.  Master,  W.  L.  Bacus,  opened 
and  closed  in  the  several  degrees.  The  W.  M.  was  a  zealous  Mason, 
and  worked  all  the  degrees.  The  other  officers  were  all  present,  with 
the  exception  of  the  J.  W. ,  and  require  practice  to  perfect  themselves 
in  the.  work.  There  is  good  material  in  this  lodge,  and  they  are  pleas- 
antly situated,  and  have  very  comfortable  and  neatly  furnished  rooms. 
The  books  are  well  kept.  Among  those  present  were  several  members 
of  Delaware  Valley  Lodge,  No.  358,  Delaware.  I  made  my  second  offi- 
cial visit  to  the  lodge  by  request  on  Friday  evening,  June  10th,  1892. 
Since  my  first  visit  to  this  lodge  they  have  had  the  great  misfortune  to 
lose  their  W.  Master  by  death.  W.  Bro  Henry  Watson  occupied  the 
chair.  The  attendance  was  over  30.  The  M.M.  degree  was  very  ably 
conferred  by  W.  Bro.  Dr.  Davey,  assisted  by  V.  W.  Bro.  Geo  Middle- 
ditch,  W.  M.  of  Howard  Lodge.  State  of  lodge  financially,  good. 
Prospects  of  lodge,  good. 

Great  Western  Lodge,  No.  47,  Windsor  :  This  lodge  which  I  visited 
on  12th  November,  1891,  has  a  very  fine  lodge  room  and  banqueting 
hall,  tastefully  furnished  and  decorated.  The  attendance  was  small, 
not  more  than  20  being  present.  All  the  officers  were  in  their  places, 
with  the  exception  of  the  W.  Master,  Bro.  T.  McGregor.  His  position 
was  ably  filled  by  Past  Master  Hall.  Great  Western  Lodge  has  a  mem- 
bership of  over  100 ;  average  attendance,  30  ;  cash  on  hand,  about 
$1,200;  other  assets,  $600.  The  prospects  of  this  lodge  are  good. 
Bro.  James  Weir  was  elected  W.M.  in  December,  1891,  and  will  make 
one  of  the  best  Masters  in  the  district. 

Parvaim  Lodge,  No.  395,  Comber  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  7th  Jan. , 
1892,  and  found  the  brethren  comfortably  situated  in  three  new  rooms 
which  are  centrally  situated,  and  neatly  furnished.  Number  present, 
18,  among  whom  were  Past  Masters  Abbot,  Brown  and  Schever.  The 
W.M.,  Dr.  J.  Anderson,  conferred  the  E.A.  degree  on  two  candidates 
and  did  the  work  correctly  and  well.  The  Wardens  were  not  present. 
Total  members,  37  ;  increase  during  year,  5  ;  degrees  conferred,  12  ; 
meetings  held,  15  ;  average  attendance,  15 ;  prospects  of  lodge  good. 
The  W.  Master  can  work  all  the  degrees.  Insurance  8200  Number 
of  members  over  twelve  months  in  arrears,  13.  Total  of  all  arrearages, 
$81.55. 

Leamington  Lodge,  No.  290,  Leamington  :  Visited  this  lodge  12th 
Jan.,  1892,  and  installed  the  officers  for  ensuing  jear.  This  lodge  has 
a  membership  of  68  ;  increase  during  year,  4 ;  regular  meetings  held, 
14  •  emergent,  5  ;  average  attendance,  20 ;  number  of  members  over 
twelve  months  in  arrears,  28  ;  total  of  all  arrearages,  $111.07.  State  of 
lodge,  financially  fair ;  prospects  of  lodge,  fair.  The  W.  Master,  Dr. 
Piper,  exemplified  the  work  in  the  first  degree  in  a  creditable  manner 
and  can  work  all  the  degrees.  The  other  officers  all  present  and  had 
their  work  up  fairly  well .     Number  present,  30.     Insurance,  $300. 

St.  George's  Lodge,  No.  41,  Kingsville  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  the 
13th  Jan.,  accompanied  by  R.W.  Bro.  T.  C.  Macnabb,  P.D.D.G.M.  of 
this  district,  a  Bro.  who  is  remembered  with  feelings  of  great  affection 
by  the  different  lodges,  and  one  who  has  done  more  to  advance  the  in- 
terests of  masonry  in  this  district  than  any  other  Bro.  There  was  a 
large  attendance  "at  this  meeting  and  the  officers  for  the  ensuing  year 
were  installed  by  R.W.  Bro.  Macnabb.  The  brethren  here  have  a  fine 
lodge  room  and  everything  in  fine  order,  which  is  largely  due  to  the  re- 
tiring Master,  R.W.  Bro.  Dr.  All  worth.  In  the  evening  a  banquet  was 
given  by  the  lodge  at  which  about  400   were  present,    including  many 


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ladies.  The  evening  was  a  most  enjoyable  one.  This  lodge  is  noted 
for  the  hospitality  of  its  members.  It  is  needless  to  say  that  the  lodge 
is  abundantly  prosperous  and  its  prospects  bright.  Membership,  76  ; 
number  meetings  held,  22  ;  average  attendance,  27  ;  insurance,  $2000. 

Wellington  Lodge,  No.  46,  Chatham  :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to 
this  lodge  on  1st  February.  There  were  between  40  and  50  members 
present,  among  whom  I  was  very  glad  to  see  R.  W.  Bros.  T.  C.  Mac- 
nabb,  P.D.D.G.M.;  W.  Millner,  P.D.D.G.M.  London  District,  and 
Jas.  Birch,  P.D.D.G.M.  There  was  also  a  large  number  of  Past  Mas- 
ters preseut.  This  was  the  first  occasion  on  which  the  W.M.,  Bro.  A. 
Von  Gunten,  had  to  confer  a  degree,  and  he  conferred  the  first  degree 
on  two  candidates  in  waiting  in  a  most  pleasing  and  correct  manner, 
ably  assisted  by  his  Wardens.  The  Deacons,  as  well  as  the  I.G. ,  were 
perfect  in  their  duties.  The  W.  Master  is  one  of  the  best  workers  in 
Erie  District;  every  officer  had  his  work  accurately.  The  J.W.  de- 
livered the  lecture  required  by  him  in  a  manner,  I  believe,  seldom  ex- 
celled. The  room  is  large  and  handsomely  furnished,  and  the  lodge  in 
a  very  prosperous  condition.  Average  attendance,  28.  Insurance, 
$900.     Degrees  conferred,  16. 

Kent  Lodge,  No.  274,  Blenheim  :  On  the  7th  March  I  officially  visit- 
ed this  lodge.  The  first  degree  was  conferred  on  two  candidates  in  a 
very  correct  and  impressive  manner  by  the  W.  M.,  Bro.  Dr.  Shaver, 
ably  assisted  by  his  Wardens.  The  J.D.  also  did  his  work  correctly. 
The  W.M.  can  work  all  the  degrees.  Everything  was  well  done. 
About  30  members  present.  State  of  lodge  financially  good  and  pros- 
pects excellent.  Visited  this  lodge  again  on  the  26th  June,  when  the 
attendance  was  large. 

McColl  Lodge,  No.  386,  West  Lome  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  the  8th 
March  ;  about  20  members  were  present,  including  Past  Masters  Mc- 
Tate,  F.  Plastow,  J.  J.  Stalker  and  P.  Stalker.  I  had  also  the  pleasure 
of  meeting  here  W.  Bro.  McCully,  Mayor  of  St.  Thomas.  The  first 
degree  was  conferred  by  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Stalker  in  a  very  correct  man- 
ner. The  W.  Master,  Bro.  Gillies,  was  present,  but  had  been  on  the 
sick  list  for  some  time,  and  did  not  take  any  part  in  the  work.  Bro. 
Gillies  can  work  all  the  degrees,  and  is  a  good  Mason.  Prospects, 
financially  and  otherwise,  good.     Insurance  on  hall  and  contents,  $500. 

Thistle  Lodge,  No.  34,  Amherstburgh  :  Accompanied  by  V.  W. 
Bro.  Middleditch  I  visited  this  lodge  on  the  15th  March.  There  was 
a  good  attendance  of  visitors  and  members.  The  second  degree  was 
worked  by  W.  Bro.  Wilkinson  in  a  very  satisfactory  manner.  The 
other  officers  were  also  well  up  in  their  work.  The  W.  M.  can  work 
all  the  degrees.  By  request  I  conferred  the  third  degree  on  a  candi- 
date in  waiting.  The  brethren  are  now  pleasantly  situated  in  their 
handsome  new  hall,  one  of  the  finest  in  the  district.  The  masonic 
charters  and  other  craft  papers  on  the  walls  make  this  an  interesting 
lodge  to  visit.  The  membership  is  about  40 ;  average  attendance 
15.     The  prospects  of  the  lodge  are  encouraging. 

Rodney  Lodge,  No.  411,  Rodney:  Visited  this  lodge  10th  March, 
1892.  It  has  a  membership  of  over  30,  average  attendance  14. 
The  lodge  was  opened  in  all  three  degrees  to  my  entire  satisfac- 
tion. The  officers  all  perform  their  respective  functions  well.  Num- 
ber present  25.  Financial  condition  good,  and  all  business  promptly 
attended  to.  Their  property  is  insured.  The  lodge  is  growing  and 
getting  in  good  material. 

Star  of  the  East  Lodge,  No.  422,  Bothwell :  Visited  here  6th  April. 
About  20  members  present,  including   visitors  from  Florence,  Albion, 


72  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

and  Delaware  Valley  Lodges,  also  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting 
hereW.  Bro.  Rankin  of  Parthenon  Lodge,  Chatham.  The  E.  A.  degree 
was  conferred  on  a  candidate  in  waiting  in  a  very  creditable  manner  by 
W.  Bros.  Rankin  and  Hickey.  The  W.  Master  did  not  take  any  part 
in  the  work  with  the  exception  of  opening  and  closing  in  the  several 
degrees,  which  he  did  very  well.  The  Wardens  have  their  work  well, 
but  that  of  the  Deacons  was  very  rusty. 

Pnyx  Lodge,  No  312,  Wallaceburg  :  I  visited  this  lodge  April  11th. 
The  brethren  of  Wallaceburg  have  a  comfortable  and  tastily  furnished 
room,  one  of  the  nicest  in  the  district.  There  were  25  members  pres- 
ent. W.  Bro.  Harvey  Morris,  W.  M.  of  the  lodge,  presided,  and  con- 
ferred the  first  degree  on  a  candidate.  I  found  the  officers  attentive  to 
their  duties  and  the  average  attendance  good.  Memhership  about  60. 
Between  40  and  50  members  are  in  arrears  over  twelve  months.  The 
prospects  of  the  lodge  seem  fair. 

Parthenon  Lodge,  No.  267,  Chatham  :  Visited  this  lodge  officially 
April  12th,  1892.  The  first  degree  was  conferred  on  a  candidate  by  W. 
Bro.  Chas.  Bardwell  in  a  very  correct  manner.  The  Junior  Warden 
delivered  the  lecture  required  of  him  to  the  candidate  in  a  very  accur- 
ate manner.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  here  R.  W.  Bros.  T.  C. 
Macnabb  and  Millner,  P.D.D.G.M.'s.  There  were  about  30  members 
present.  The  W.M.  works  all  the  degrees.  The  prospects  of  Parthe- 
non Lodge  are  very  good,  and  this  is  greatly  due  to  the  able  manner  in 
which  everything  connected  with  its  affairs  is  managed.  The  Secre- 
tary deserves  great  credit  for  the  neatness  and  correctness  with  which 
his  books  are  kept. 

Sydenham  Lodge,  No.  255,  Dresden  :  I  made  my  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  on  14th  April ;  the  attendance  was  fairly  good,  about  20  being 
present,  among  whom  were  J.  B.  Carscallen,  W.  H.  Switzer,  S.  Mc- 
Vean  and  D.  V.  Hicks,  P.M.'s.  The  first  degree  was  conferred  on  a 
candidate  correctly  by  W.  Bro.  Jas.  H.  McVean,  who  is  an  excellent 
worker.  The  W.M.  then  opened  and  closed  in  the  several  degrees  in  a 
correct  manner,  ably  assisted  by  his  Wardens  and  other  officers.  The 
J.  W.  delivered  the  lecture  required  of  him  in  a  most  effective  manner. 
This  is  a  good  lodge,  with  a  membership  of  45  ;  average  attendance  15  ; 
only  one  member  in  arrears.  Total  of  all  arrearages,  84  ;  paid  in  relief, 
$50.     Prospects  of  lodge  good.     Insurance,  8400. 

Lome  Lodge,  No.  282,  Glencoe  :  On  the  5th  May  I  visited  this  lodge 
and  had  the  great  pleasure  of  meeting  R.  W.  Bro.  Dr.  Lumley,  a  most 
zealous  and  enthusiastic  Mason.  Number  present,  40,  among  whom 
were  visitors  from  Wardsville,  Napier  and  Melbourne.  W.  Bro. 
French  conferred  the  first  degree  on  a  candidate  in  waiting  in  his  usual 
impressive  manner.  The  J.  W.  delivered  the  lecture  required  of  him 
verv  correctly,  and  I  have  much  pieasure  in  reporting  this  as  one  of 
the'most  pleasant  visits  I  have  made  in  the  district.  The  average  at- 
tendance is  good,  and  the  members  are  very  enthusiastic.  Prospects, 
excellent.     Books  in  good  condition. 

Hammond  Lodge,  No.  327,  Wardsville  :  My  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  was  made  the  7th  of  May.  There  were  present  about  35,  includ- 
ing visitors  from  Rodney,  Glencoe,  Bothwell,  Newburg  and  Melbourne 
Lodges,  among  whom  were  W.  Bros.  Dorland,  Jell,  and  Kirkpatrick. 
The  W.  M.,  Bro.  E.  Aitchison,  conferred  the  first  degree  on  a  candi- 
date in  a  correct  manner,  and  can  work  all  the  degrees.  There  is  not 
a  large  membership  in  this  lodge,  but  it  is  composed  of  excellent  mater- 
ial. The  Wardens  did  their  work  well.  An  examination  of  the  books 
shows  the  Secretary  to  be  a  very  efficient  officer,  and  the  dues  are  well 
collected.     Prospects,  fair. 


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Windsor  Lodge,  No.  403,  Windsor  :  Visited  regular  meeting  3rd  of 
June,  1892  ;  about  35  present,  including  some  brethren  from  lodges  in 
Detroit.  Had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  here  R.W.  Bros.  A.  H.  Clark 
and  D' Avignon.  The  officers  were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year,  and  from 
them  I  expect  good  work.  The  first  degree  was  conferred  on  a  candi- 
date, and  all  the  officers  do  their  work  correctly.  This  lodge  has  a 
membership  of  52,  with  good  prospects.  Amount  paid  fer  relief,  820. 
State  of  lodge  financially,  good ;  number  of  members  in  arrears  over 
twelve  months,  7  ;  total  of  all  arrearages,  $125.  The  W.  M.  can  work 
all  the  degrees.  Insurance,  8300.  The  brethren  of  Windsor  Lodge 
meet  in  the  same  fine  hall  that  accommodates  Great  Western  Lodge, 
and  also  the  Chapter  and  Preceptory  of  Windsor. 

Howard  Lodge,  No.  391,  Ridgetown  :  Visited  this  lodge  officially  on 
6th  June  ;  the  third  degree  was  exemplified  by  V.  W.  Bro.  George 
Middleditch,  and  I  need  only  say  the  work  was  done  very  correctly,  in 
fact  as  correctly  as  it  can  be  done.  The  Secretary's  books  I  found  to 
be  well  and  correctly  kept.  This  being  the  lodge  to  which  I  belong,  I 
was  completely  taken  by  surprise  when  W.  Bro.  Duck  read  to  me  a 
very  flattering  address,  whde  R.  W.  Bro.  Anderson,  on  behalf  of  the 
officers  and  members  of  Howard  Lodge,  presented  myself  and  Mrs. 
Paine  with  some  solid  silverware,  suitably  engraved.  The  attendance 
was  large,  and  the  evening  pleasantly  spent. 

Florence  Lodge,  No.  390,  Florence  :  Visited  9th  June,  1892.  Present 
about  15.  The  members  are  not  pulling  well  together.  A  good  many 
are  back  in  their  dues,  and  out  of  a  membership  of  32,  ten  are  suspend- 
ed for  non-payment.  Financially,  the  lodge  has  quite  a  cash  surplus, 
and  with  Bro.  Lawrence  in  the  chair  ought  to  pull  itself  together  again. 
I  had  the  pleasure  of  R.  W.  Bro.  Anderson's  company  on  this  visit. 
Insurance,  8125. 

Tecumseh  Lodge,  No.  245,  Thamesville.  I  paid  my  official  visit  to 
this  lodge  7th  June,  1892.  The  attendance  was  large.  Number  pre- 
sent, 34.  There  being  no  work,  the  W.M.,  Bro.  E.  H.  Morin,  opened 
and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  in  a  very  creditable  manner,  ably  as- 
sisted by  his  Wardens.  The  W.  M.  can  work  all  the  degrees.  Past 
Masters  present,  W.  Bro.  Davidson,  W.  B.  Albertson,  and  W.  Bro. 
Dr.  Stuart,  of  Lynx  Lodge,  No.  312,  Wallaceburg.  The  hall  is  leased, 
and  is  a  very  suitable  one.  The  prospects  of  Tecumseh  Lodge  are  fair. 
I  was  accompanied  on  this  visit  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Anderson  and  Bro. 
Lent. 

CORNER   STONE. 

At  Amherstburg,  on  11th  May,  1892,  the  corner-stone  of  a  new 
Methodist  church  at  that  place  was  laid  by  myself,  assisted  by  R.  W. 
Bro.  T.  C.  Macnabb,  in  the  presence  of  a  large  assemblage.  About  100 
Masons  were  present  from  Chatham,  Windsor,  Essex,  Ridgetown,  and 
brethren  from  other  lodges. 

DISPENSATIONS. 

I  granted  dispensations  to  the  following  lodges  to  attend  divine  ser- 
vice clothed  as  Masons.  Pnyx  Lodge,  No.  312,  on  August  21,  1891. 
Wellington,  No.  46,  on  December  11th,  1891.  Howard,  391,  on  Decem- 
ber 24,  1891.  Parthenon,  No.  267,  June  26,  1892.  Nephtali,  No.  413, 
July  3,  1892. 

CONSECRATION   AND    DEDICATION. 

By  direction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  Rt.  W.  Bro.  Dr. 
Allworth  represented  him  at  the  consecration  and  dedication  of  the 
new  Masonic  Hall  at  Amherstburg,  February,  1892.     Harmony  prevails 


74  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

with  every  lodge.  With  these  glorious  privileges  no  brother  has 
reasonable  grounds  for  dissatisfaciion,  and  have  themselves  to  blame  if 
they  allow  themselves  to  be  suspended.  Constant  attendance  at  the 
lodge  meetings  is  the  only  remedy.  Prolonged  absence  is  the  uncon- 
stitutional. The  attendance  book  detects  it,  the  Master  and  Wardens 
notice  it,  and  the  Secretary  knows  it. 

LODGE    OF   INSTRUCTION-. 

A  lodge  of  instruction  was  held  at  Chatham  on  Thursday,  16th  June, 
1892,  commencing  at  two  o'clock,  at  which  I  was  present.  Number 
present  at  the  two  meetings,  afternoon  and  evening,  about  300,  and 
would  have  been  greater  but  for  the  excessive  heat  it  being  the  warmest 
day  of  the  season.  The  gathering  was  representative  and  composed  of 
the  members  of  the  following  lodges  :  Wellington,  No.  46  ;  Parthenon, 
No.  267  ;  St.  George's,  No.  41  ;  Great  Western,  No.  47  ;  Tecumseh, 
No.  245  ;  Sydenham,  No.  255  ;  Kent,  274 ;  Lome,  282  ;  Leamington, 
No.  290;  Highgate,  No.  336;  McColl,  No.  386;  Howard,  No.  391; 
Parvaim,  No.  395  ;  Central,  No.  402  ;  Windsor.  No.  403  ;  Rodney,  No. 
411  ;  Npahtali,  No.  413;  The  Hammond,  No.  327;  besides  brethren  from 
London  and  St.  Thomas.  The  fir3t  degree  was  exemplified  very 
impressively  by  the  officers  of  Sydenham  Lodge,  No.  255,  W.  Bro.  W.  H. 
Switzer  in  the  East.  The  second  degree  was  exemplified  by  the  officers 
of  Great  Western  Lodge,  No.  47,  Windsor,  W.  Bro.  Jas.  Weir,  W. 
M. ,  presiding.  The  third  degree  was  beautifully  exemplified  by  the 
officers  of  Wellington  Lodge,  No.  46,  Chatham,  W.  Bro.  A.  H.  Von- 
Gunten,  W.M.,  presiding.  The  Chatham  brethren  made  every  arrange- 
ment for  the  proper  working  of  the  lodge  and  for  the  comfort  and  con- 
venience of  the  visitors.  The  meeting  was  a  decided  success  and  was 
largely  due  to  the  hearty  and  enthusiastic  manner  in  which  the  Chatham 
lodges  entered  upon  the  work.  This  lodge  of  instruction  wras  successful 
in  arousing  the  interest  of  all  who  attended.  The  great  amount  of 
practical  information  imparted  and  the  discussions  evoked  cannot  fail 
to  be  of  more  than  transient  value,  while  the  exposition  of  the  work  so 
accurately  and  carefully  rendered  should  benefit  alike  those  who  joined 
in  the  proceedings  and  the  craft  in  general.  In  conclusion  I  wish  to 
express  my  gratitude  to  all  those  brethren  who  so  kindly  and  so  will- 
ingly aided  in  carrying  out  this  instruction  meeting. 

LECTURES. 

We  are  greatly  indebted  to  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand 
Master,  for  the  very  able  and  instructive  lectures  which  he  gave 
in  this  the  First  Masonic  District.  His  visits  have  done  a  great 
amount  of  good  and  will  be  remembered  with  pleasure  by  the  brethren 
of  the  district. 

In  conclusion  I  have  to  express  my  most  cordial  thanks  to  the  offi- 
cers and  members  throughout  Erie  District  for  the  uniform  kindness, 
courtesy  and  fraternal  feeling  extended  to  me  whenever  I  have  visited 
the  lodges.  lean  assure  them  that  the  many  pleasant  and  instructive 
hours  spent  with  the  brethren  of  Erie  District  will  be  treasured  up  in 
my  remembrance,  and  I  will  always  look  back  with  pleasure  to  the 
time  in  which  I  held  the  office  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  Erie 
District. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

B.  Paine,  D.D.G.M. 
Ridgetown,  June  28th,  1892.  First  Masonic  District. 


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ST.  CLAIR  DISTRICT,  No.  2. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  oj  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  A.  F.  and  A.  M.  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of 
Ontario : 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : 

I  have  the  honor  to  present  to  you  the  following  report  upon  the 
condition  of  the  Craft  in  the  Second  Masonic  District  : 

The  brethren  of  this  district  having  done  me  the  honor  of  electing  me 
to  the  high  and  honorable  office  of  D.D.G.M.  for  the  past  year,  I  wish 
here  to  express  to  them  my  thanks  for  the  honor  conferred  and  gratitude 
for  the  kindness  and  courtesy  extended  to  me  by  the  officers  and  mem- 
bers of  the  various  lodges  during  my  official  term.  My  first  official  act 
was  the  re-appointment  of  the  Rev.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gunn,  of  Burns'  Lodge, 
Wyoming,  as  District  Chaplain,  and  Bro.  W.  J.  Porte,  of  Forest  Lodge, 
No.  263,  Forest,  as  District  Secretary,  to  each  of  whom  I  beg  to  tender 
my  hearty  thanks  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  the  duties  of  their  respec- 
tive offices,  and  for  their  willing  co-operation.  Upon  assuming  office  I 
found  that  the  district  was  composed  of  twenty  lodges,  but  upon  the 
18th  December,  1891,  the  two  lodges  at  Strathroy,  viz. :  Beaver  and 
Euclid  Lodges,  amalgamated,  under  the  title  of  Beaver  Lodge,  No.  83. 
This  reduced  the  number  to  nineteen.  I  have  paid  one  official  visit  to 
each  lodge  in  the  district  and  to  some  two,  reporting  that  peace  and 
harmony,  as  well  as  loyalty  to  the  Craft,  and  properly  constituted 
authority,  reigns  and  is  recognized  by  all. 

OFFICIAL    VISITS. 

The  following  is  the  record  of  my  official  visits  and  other  acts  in  my 
official  capacity  for  the  past  Masonic  year  : 

Cassia  Lodge,  No.  116,  Thedford  :  I  paid  my  first  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  on  Monday  evening,  October  12th,  1891,  and  regret  to  say  that 
owing  to  the  candidate  who  was  present  for  initiation,  positively  refus- 
ing to  comply  with  the  regulations  as  to  preparation,  and  absolutely 
declining  (notwithstanding  the  efforts  of  R.  W.  Bro.  Holmes,  W.  Bro. 
Dallas  and  Rev.  Bro.  Cooper,  to  induce  him  to  change  his  mind)  to  pro- 
ceed any  further  than  the  ante-room  without  considering  the  matter  for 
another  month,  1  was  denied  the  privilege  of  seeing  the  work  of  the 
officers  of  this  lodge.  I,  however,  spent  a  very  pleasant  evening  with 
the  brethren  in  their  lodge-room,  answering  cpiestions  and  discussing 
degree  work.  The  officers  are  young,  energetic  and  enthusiastic  and 
are  evidently  well  up  in  the  duties  of  their  respective  offices.  I  have 
recently  learned  that  the  candidate  above  mentioned  has  since  come 
forward  and  received  his  three  degrees,  and  trust  that  he  will  make  an 
exceptionally  good  and  cautious  member.     Members  present,  18. 

Forest  Lodge,  No.  263,  Forest :  I  visited  this  lodge  October  14th, 
1891.  The  work  for  the  evening  consisted  of  one  initiation  and  a  pas- 
sing. W.M.  Bro.  A.  Karr,  presided.  The  west  and  other  chairs  were 
filled  by  their  respective  officers,  and  the  degrees  were  conferred  cor- 
rectly, the  W.M.,  his  officers  and  assistants,  being  thoroughly  well 
posted  in  respect  to  their  duties.  The  W.M.  and  Senior  and  Junior 
Wardens  doing  their  parts  most  admirably,  making  it  indeed  a  pleasure 
to  listen  to  them.  I  paid  several  subsequent  visits  to  this  lodge  when 
the  same  officers  conferred  the  second  and  third  degrees,  and  I  was 
both  pleased  and  edified  at  the  correct  and  effective  manner  in  which 
the  work  was  done.  Forest  Lodge  has  made  great  progress  during  the 
past  year,  having  held  21    meetings,  initiated  no  less  than  12   can- 


76  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

didates  and  received  as  joining  members  2,  and,  being  personally 
acquainted  with  the  majority  of  the  candidates,  I  can  vouch  for  their 
good  qualities  and  of  the  good  judgment  displayed  by  the  members  of 
this  lodge  in  the  use  of  the  ballot.  No  less  than  three  applicants  have 
been  rejected.  The  regular  attendance  of  the  members  is  very  gratify- 
ing, being  both  large  and  appreciative  of  the  work,  the  members  all 
taking  a  keen  interest  in  the  welfare  of  their  lodge.  Number 
present,  38. 

St.  Clair  Lodge,  No.  425,  Port  Lambton  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
November  10th,  1891,  for  the  purpose  of  consecrating,  dedicating  and 
constituting  it,  being  ably  assisted  in  the  performance  of  these  cere- 
monies by  R.W.  Bros.  G.  H.  Holwell,  P.D.D.G.M.,  Thedford,  ;  the 
Rev.  Dr.  Armstrong,  P.G.C. ,  of  Mooretown  ;  W.  Bros.  A.  E.  Harvey, 
Wyoming  :  B.  George,  Pt.  Edward  ;  Robt.  Kerr,  Sarnia,  and  Bro.  W. 
J.  Porte,  of  Forest,  and  although  it  rained  steadily  all  day  and  was  a 
very  tempestuous  evening,  a  large  number  of  visiting  brethren  were 
present  from  Wallaceburg,  Courtright,  Sombra  and  Mooretown,  with  a 
large  contingent  of  American  brethren  from  St.  Clair  and  Marine  City, 
Michigan.  After  the  lodge  had  been  duly  consecrated,  dedicated  and 
constituted,  the  officers  of  the  lodge  resumed  their  respective  chairs  and 
in  the  absence  of  a  candidate  (through  illness)  who  was  to  have  been 
initiated  that  night,  one  of  the  brethren  volunteered  to  act  as  a  substi- 
tute. The  first  degree  was  fairly  well  exemplified  by  W  Bro.  Roebuck. 
The  quality  of  the  work  was  not,  however,  as  correct  as  I  should  like 
to  have  seen  it.  This  is  the  infant  lodge  of  the  district,  and  from  the 
good  sp:rit  and  enthusiasm  displayed  by  its  members  will,  erelong,  take 
front  rank  among  the  lodges  of  the  Second  Masonic  District.  Brethren 
present,  60.  After  adjournment  all  present  partook  of  a  very  bounti- 
ful repa-t  provided  by  the  members  of  425. 

Burns  Lodge,  No.  153,  Wyoming  :  I  visited  this  lodge  November 
12th,  1891,  W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Harvey  presiding,  the  other  chairs  being 
filled  by  their  respective  officers.  The  second  and  third  degrees  were 
conferred  by  the  W.M.  and  his  officers  in  a  most  effective  and  correct 
manner.  This  lodge  is  composed  of  some  very  enthusiastic  numbers 
who  are  fully  alive  to  the  well-being  of  the  Craft  in  general,  and  their 
own  lodge  in  particular,  and  being  animated  by  the  spirit  that  seemed 
to  pervade  them  upon  this  occasion  cannot  fail  to  hold  the  position  they 
have  attained,  that  of  being  one  of  the  foremost  lodges  in  the  district. 
Number  present,  40. 

Huron  Lodge,  No.  392,  Camlachie  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Dec.  9th, 
1891,  the  work  for  the  evening  being  the  election  of  officers.  The 
opening  and  closing  of  the  lodge  was  very  poorly  gone  through  with. 
This  lodge  has  been  partly  dormant  for  some  time.  The  W.M.  did 
not  appear  to  have  taken  as  lively  an  interest  in  the  work  of  the  lodge 
as  he  should  have  done,  but  since  my  visit  of  December  9th,  a  decided 
improvement  has. taken  pla  e,  W.  Bro.  Kennedy  and  his  officers  having 
taken  a  hold  with  a  will  and  determination  to  place  Huron  Lodge  upon 
its  old  footing,  and  I  am  pleased  to  state  that  they  have  succeeded  most 
admirably.  Since  the  installation  of  the  present  staff  of  officers  this 
lodge  has  made  good  progress,  having  been  obliged  to  hold  frequent 
emergency  meetings  to  keep  up  with  the  work  offering,  and  I  am 
credibly  informed  that  the  material  taken  in  is  number  one  in  quality. 
Members  present  at  my  first  visit,  20.  I  had  the  honor  of  accompany- 
ing the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  upon  the  occasion  of  his  visit  to  this 
lodge  at  an  emergency  meeting  held  on  Jan.  28th,  1892,  when  he  deliv- 
ered his  highly  interesting  and  instructive  lecture. 


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Arkona  Lodge,  No.  307,  Arkona  :  I  visited  this  lodge  Dec.  11th,  1891, 
the  work  for  the  evening  consisting  of  a  raising  and  the  election  of 
officers,  W.  M.  Bro.  T.  Nelson  presiding  until  the  lodge  was  opened  in 
the  third  degree,  when  Past  Master  W.  Bro.  Hooper  assumed  the  gavel 
and  conducted  the  work  in  the  sublime  degree.  The  work  of  the 
officers  was  good,  but  in  certain  parts  of  the  ceremonies  they  did  not 
keep  as  close  to  the  correct  lines  as  they  should,  some  of  them  being 
somewhat  nervous,  owing  in  a  great  measure,  I  have  no  doubt,  to  the 
large  number  of  visitors  present  from  Thedford,  Watford  and  other 
points.  I  embraced  the  opportunity  to  draw  their  attention  to  the 
weak  spots  and  the  incorrect  renditions.  They,  however,  are  appar- 
ently well  grounded  in  the  work  of  the  several  degrees,  and  with  prac- 
tice will  make  excellent  officers.     Number  present,  37. 

Beaver  Lodge,  No.  83,  Euclid  Lodge,  No,  366,  Strathroy :  I  visited 
these  lodges  at  a  joint  meeting  held  at  Strathroy  on  Dec.  I8th,  1891, 
for  the  purpose  of  consummating  their  amalgamation.  After  the  election 
of  the  officers  they  were  installed  by  P.D.D.G  M.J. P.  Whitehead,  he 
performing  the  ceremony  in  his  usual  able  and  most  impressive  manner. 
There  are  a  large  number  of  thoroughly  well  posted  and  good  working 
members  now  in  connection  with  Beaver  Lodge,  No.  83,  and  in  conse- 
quence of  this  amalgamation  a  very  strong  lodge  has  been  formed,  and 
one  that  should  take  front  rank  both  as  to  numbers  and  the  quality  of 
the  work  done.  I  did  not  have  an  opportunity  of  seeing  the  degree 
work  of  the  officers,  but  with  such  posted  members  as  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  P. 
Whitehead,  W.  Bros.  Currie,  McBeth  and  others  in  the  East,  I  am 
satisfied  that  the  performance  of  the  various  duties  and  ceremonies 
are  thoroughly  well  looked  after.  Members  present,  40.  Membership 
of  amalgamation,  111. 

Bismarck  Lodge,  No.  419,  Pt.  Edward  :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  oi  Jai  11th,  1892,  the  work  of  the  evening  consisting  of  the 
conferring  of  the  F.  C.  degree,  W.  Bro.  B.  George  presiding.  The 
work  was  well  done  and  fully  in  keeping  with  the  previous  record  of 
this  lodge  for  correct  work,  with  the  exception  of  the  duties  of  the 
S.  D.,  that  officer  having  been  very  remiss  in  attending  lodge  meetings, 
and  was  consequently  very  rusty.  I  took  occasion  to  remind  the  breth- 
ren present  to  consider  well  and  make  up  their  minds  before  accepting 
office  that  they  were  fitted  for  the  position.  I  afterwards  installed  the 
officers,  all  of  whom  are  young,  energetic  and  enthusiastic  Masons,  and 
will  give  a  good  account  of  themselves  in  their  several  offices.  Num- 
ber present,  30. 

Petrolia  Lodge,  No.  194,  Petrolia  :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  Jan.  13th,  1892,  W.  Bro.  Erb,  W.M.,  presiding,  the  other  chairs 
being  filled  by  their  respective  officers.  The  work  for  he  even:ng  con- 
sisted of  the  conferring  of  the  third  degree,  which  was  done  very 
efficiently  by  P.  M.  W.  Bro.  Jackson,  ably  assisted  by  the  other  officers. 
The  work  done  speaks  well  for  the  subordinate  officers,  this  being 
their  first  attempt  in  assisting  in  degree  conferring  work,  and  the  first 
meeting  since  the  installation.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  Erb,  I  am  reliably  in- 
formed, is  a  good  and  skilful  worker,  but  this  being  the  first  meeting 
since  his  installation,  having  had  no  practice  in  the  conferring  of  de- 
grees, and  there  being  a  large  number  of  old  and  well  skilled  members 
present,  he  asked  to  be  excused  from  attempting  the  third  degree  upon 
this  occasion.  Judging  from  the  manner  in  which  he  opened  and  closed 
his  lodge,  I  am  satisfied  that  the  brethren  of  Petrolia  Lodge  made  no 
mistake  when  they  entrusted  the  gavel  to  his  hand.  Number  present, 
30. 


78  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Leopold  Lodge,  No.  397,  Brigden  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  January 
16th.  The  night  was  a  very  stormy  one,  snowing  and  drifting  badly, 
and  as  this  lodge  is  composed  very  largely  of  members  who  reside  in 
the  country,  and  in  some  instances  at  a  distance  of  seven  and  eight 
miles,  the  attendance  was  small  and  it  was  somewhat  late  before  the 
lodge  was  opened.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Wood  presided,  the  other  officers, 
with  the  exception  of  the  S.  W.  and  J.D. ,  being  in  their  respective 
places.  The  work  of  the  evening  was  one  initiation,  which  was  well 
done.  In  conversation  with  the  members  of  this  lodge  I  found  that 
they  had  not  had  a  great  deal  of  work  for  some  time  past,  but  that  the 
prospects  for  the  future  were  good,  and  judging  from  the  staff  of 
officers  and  members,  with  whom  I  came  in  contact,  Leopold  Lodge 
should  certainly  pick  up  and  make  good  progress.     Number  present,  13. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  81,  Mount  Brydges  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of 
paying  an  official  visit  to  this  lodge  on  March  the  8th,  but  unfortunate- 
ly there  was  no  degree  work,  and  in  consequence  I  had  not  an  oppor- 
tunity of  judging  as  to  the  efficiency  of  the  officers.  This  is  an  old 
lodge  and  has  a  membership  of  71,  but  this  has  evidently  been  an  off 
year  of  seven.  They  are  in  good  financial  standing,  owning  their  own 
building  and  lodge  room,  which  is  very  tastefully  furnished  and  worth 
about  S'2,000,  w  ith  an  encumbrance  of  only  some  §360.  This  lodge  is 
composed  of  a  number  of  good  and  energetic  Masons,  who  take  a  lively 
interest  in  eve^thing  Masonic,  and  should  hold  its  own  well,  notwith- 
standing that  it  is  almost  surrounded  by  other  lodges  at  Strathroy, 
Dutton,  Melbourne,  etc  ,  which  thus  limits  its  territory  very  materially. 

Dufferin  Lodge,  No.  364,  Melbourne  :  I  officially  visited  this  lodge  on 
March  9th,  1892.  In  this  case  the  roads  were  in  a  very  bad  condition 
indeed,  being  in  some  places  almost  impassable,  and  in  consequence  the 
attendance  of  members  was  not  at  all  what  I  could  wish,  nor  was  the 
lodge  opened  as  promptly  as  it  should  have  been,  but  under  the  circum- 
stances, the  slim  attendance  of  members  and  delay  in  the  opening  of 
the  lodge  was  excusable.  The  work  of  the  evening  was  the  conferring 
of  the  third  degree  by  the  W.M. ,  Bro.  Torrance,  who  was  somewhat 
nervous,  and,  I  am  satisfied,  did  not  do  himself  justice.  With  a  little 
practice,  Bro.  Torrance  will  make  a  good  and  efficient  W.  Master.  He 
is  evidently  well  grounded  in  the  ritualistic  part  of  the  work.  He  was 
ably  assisted  in  the  work  of  the  evening  by  the  other  officers  of  the 
lodge.  I  am  indeed  'pleased  to  be  able  to  report  that  this  lodge  is 
rapidly  coming  to  the  front  after  a  somewhat  lengthy  period  of  depres- 
sion. The  officers  and  members  present  appeared  to  be  most  anxious 
to  perfect  themselves  in  the  duties  of  their  various  offices.  Members 
present,  12. 

Victoria  Lodge,  No.  56,  Sarnia :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to  this  lodge 
on  April  12th.  The  W.  M.,  Bro.  D.  M.  Grant,  presided,  and  the  other 
officers  were  in  their  respective  chairs.  At  this  meeting  the  W.  M. 
initiated  a  candidate  and  conferred  one  second  degree,  doing  the  work 
well  and  impressively,  in  which  he  was  most  ably  assisted  by  the  other 
officers,  all  doing  their  parts  well.  The  question  of  dealing  with  mem- 
bers in  arrears  for  dues  was  taken  up  by  the  members  present  and 
promptly  dealt  with,  at  which  I  was  much  pleased,  as  I  find  that  in  a 
number  of  cases  members  of  lodges  are  somewhat  loath  to  deal  with  this 
question  sharply,  evidently  from  a  false  idea  that  it  may  be  the  cause 
of  retarding  the  progress  of  the  lodge  were  they  to  promptly  suspend 
such  members.  Altogether  a  very  pleasant  and  profitable  evening  was 
spent  in  Victoria  Lodge  room,  and  as  this  lodge  appears  to  have  been  at 
somewhat  of  a  standstill  for  a  time,  I  am  pleased  to  be  able  to  report 


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that  there  is  every  indication  of  returning  life  and  activity,  and  the  zeal 
displayed  by  the  officers  and  members  whom  I  had  the  pleasure  of  meet- 
ing leads  me  to  hope  for  great  progress  in  Craft  work  by  the  lodge. 
Number  present,  27. 

Washington  Lodge,  No.  260,  Petrolia :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  paying 
an  official  visit  to  this  lodge  in  the  evening  of  May  3rd,  1892,  the  W.  M., 
Bro.  McHattie,  presided.  All  the  other  officeis  were  present  and  in 
their  proper  chairs.  The  work  allotted  for  the  evening  being  the  con- 
ferring of  the  first  and  second  degrees,  which  was  well  and  impressively 
done  by  W.  Bro.  McHattie,  who  was  ably  assisted  by  the  other  officers, 
who  are  well  up  in  their  several  parts  and  keep  well  to  the  line  of 
correct  work.  This  lodge  is  doing  good  and  successful  work  and  mak- 
ing progress.  Members  present,  31  ;  visitors,  19 ;  total,  50.  After 
adjournment  the  officers  and  members  entertained  the  visiting  brethren 
at  luncheon. 

Ionic  Lodge,  No.  328,  Napier :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to  this  lodge 
May  6th.  In  this  and  several  other  instances  I  had  the  misfortune  to 
so  time  my  visit  as  to  meet  the  worst  possible  kind  of  roads,  and  this  in 
country  places  invariably  means  but  a  poor  or  lather  small  attendance 
of  the  brethren  owing  to  so  many  living  at  a  considerable  distance  from 
the  lodge  room.  The  W.  M.,  Bro.  Cameron,  was  absent,  being  in 
attendance  at  court  in  London,  and  P.  M.  W.  Bro.  Toohill  presided. 
There  being  no  work,  the  evening  was  spent  in  talking  over  Masonic 
work  generally  and  a  most  profitable  and  instructive  hour  was  thus 
passed  by  the  nine  members  who  put  in  an  appearance,  and  myself. 
R.  W.  Bro.  Calvert,  P.D.D.G.M. ,  of  this  district,  showed  well  to  the 
front  at  all  points  up  for  discussion  in  his  usual  happy  manner.  This 
has  been  an  off  year  with  Ionic  Lodge,  they  not  having  had  a  candidate 
up  to  date.  The  members,  however,  are  apparently  a  very  energetic 
and  zealous  lot,  and  under  the  experienced  eye  of  R.  W.  Bro.  Calvert 
keep  well  to  the  line  of  correct  Masonic  work  and  conduct.  After 
adjournment  the  brethren  very  kindly  entertained  me  at  supper. 

Alvinston  Lodge,  No.  323,  Alvinston :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  paying 
an  official  visit  to  this  lodge  on  May  11th,  W.  Bro.  McKay  presiding  ; 
the  other  officers  in  their  respective  places,  except  the  S.  W. ,  who  was 
absent,  owing,  I  understand,  to  illness,  the  chair  in  the  west  being  ably 
filled  by  P.  M.  Bro.  Sinclair.  Owing  to  the  illness  of  the  candidate  who 
was  to  have  been  initiated,  and  the  absence  'on  account  of  long  distance 
from  lodge  room  and  bad  roads)  of  four  brethren  entitled  to  be  raised  to 
the  sublime  degree  of  a  M.  M. ,  I  had  to  be  contented  with  an  exempli- 
fication of  the  third  degree  by  the  W.  M.,  the  W.  M.  and  his  officers 
doiug  their  several  parts  to  my  satisfaction.  This  lodgers  making  good 
progress.     Number  present,  23. 

Alexandra  Lodge,  No.  158.  Oil  Springs  :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to 
this  lodge  on  May  13th.  The  W.  Master,  Bro.  Hanks,  presided.  The 
candidate  for  initiation  did  not  put  in  an  appearance,  but  the  W.  M. 
very  kindly  consented  to,  and  did  exemplify  the  first  degree,  doing  his 
part  correctly  and  being  well  supported  by  his  officers,  who  with 
himself  evidently  thoroughly  appreciated  their  responsibility,  and 
have  taken  pains  to  fit  themselves  for  the  proper  discharge  of  the 
duties  devolving  upon  them.     Number  present,  17. 

Havelock  Lodge,  No.  238,  Watford:  I  visited  this  lodge  on  June 
7th,  1892,  the  W.M. ,  Bro.  F.  Goodier,  presiding.  This  has  been  an  off 
year  with  Havelock  Lodge,  not  a  single  member  having  been  added  to 
their  number,  the  only  work  on  the  occasion  of  my  visit  being  the 
election   of   officers.     However,    this   has    been   the   second   term   for 


80  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

W.  Bro.  Goodier  as  W.M.,  and  I  am  most  reliably  informed  that  he  is 
a  thoroughly  good  and  correct  worker  and  has  his  officers  well  up 
in  their  respective  parts.  Members  present,  34.  After  adjournment 
the  officers  and  members  of  Havelock  very  generously  entertained 
their  visitors  and  myself  at  a  supper,  when  a  most  pleasant  social 
hour  was  spent  by  all  present. 

Moore  Lodge,  No.  294,  Mooretown  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  paying  my 
official  visit  to  this  lodge  on  June  9th,  being  accompanied  from  Sarnia 
by  W.  Bro.  R.  Kerr,  P.M.  of  Victoria  Lodge,  Sarnia.  The  chair  was 
occupied  by  R.W.  Bro.  the  Rev.  Dr.  Armstrong,  P.G.C.  and  W.M. 
There  being  no  work,  a  pleasant  hour  was  spent  in  talking  over  Masonic 
matters  generally.  This  lodge  has  made  no  progress  during  the  past 
year,  and  I  hope  an  effort  will  be  put  forth  by  my  successor  in  office 
and  the  officers  of  Moore  Lodge  for  the  coming  Masonic  year  to  infuse 
new  life  into  it.  I  see  no  reason  wiry  a  good  strong  lodge  could  not  be 
built  up  out  of  the  good  material  that  surely  must  be  obtainable 
between  Courtright  and  Mooretown  combined.  There  unfortunately 
appears  to  be  somewhat  of  a  division  in  this  lodge,  a  portion  of  the 
members  desiring  the  removal  to  Courtright  and  an  equal  number 
insisting  upon  its  retention  at  Mooretown.  Members  present,  6 ; 
visitors,  8  ;  total  14. 

CHARACTER   OF   THE    WORK. 

I  am  very  happy  to  be  able  to  state  that  the  W.M.  and  officers  of  the 
various  lodges  render  the  ritualistic  part  of  the  ceremonies  as  near  as 
can  be  to  the  recognized  system,  which  is  certainly  very  gratifying  to  a 
D.D.G.M. ,  as  his  duties  are  thus  rendered  much  lighter  and  more 
pleasant. 

DEATHS. 

The  deaths  of  the  following  brethren  have  been  reported  to  me  : 
Bro.  Joseph  Alexander,  of  Beaver  Lodge,  Ne.  83,  Strathroy  ;  Bro.  J. 
Rogers,  of  Burns  Lodge,  No.  153,  Wyoming  ;  and  Bro.  Henry  Parker, 
of  Forest  Lodge,  No.  263,  Forest ;  and  Bro.  Benjamin  Franklin 
Bartlette,  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  81,  Mt.  Brydges. 

DISPENSATIONS   GRANTED. 

I  have  during  my  term  of  office  granted  dispensations  to  the  follow- 
ing lodges  to  attend  divine  service  clothed  as  Masons  :  Forest  Lodge, 
No.  263,  Forest  ;  Alexandra  Lodge,  No.  158,  Oil  Springs  ;  Washington 
Lodge,  No.  260,  Petrolia  ;  and  Alvinston  Lodge,  No.  323,  Alvinston. 

CONCLUSION. 

• 
In  concluding  this  my  official  report,  I  wish  to  tender  my  sincere 
thanks  to  the  brethren  of  the  district  for  their  many  acts  of  kindness 
and  good  will  extended  to  me  during  my  term  of  office,  and  I  am  sure  I 
am  justified  in  predicting  for  my  successor  a  hearty  and  loyal  welcome 
and  generous  support  from  the  members  of  the  Craft  of  the  Second 
Masonic  District. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

WM.  D.  Gregg,  D.D.G.M. 

Second  Masonic  District. 


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LONDON  DISTRICT,  NO.  3. 

To  the  Most    Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,   Officers,   and  Members  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  oj  Canada  in  the  Province  of 

Ontario : 

M.W.  Sir  and  Brethren,— I  beg  leave  to  submit  to  you  the  an- 
nexed report  in  reference  to  the  condition  of  the  Craft  in  the  Third 
Masonic  District. 

During  the  year  I  visited  the  whole  of  the  lodges  within  the  juris- 
diction, and  found  them  in  a  fairly  prosperous  condition.  In  some 
sections  renewed  interest  in  the  work  has  been  evinced  as  a  result  of 
the  visits  of  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master,  and  there  are  good  grounds 
for  belief  that  the  future  of  the  majority  of  the  lodges  will  be  brighter 
than  in  the  immediate  past. 

Belmont  Lodge,  No.  190,  Belmont :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Oct.  16th, 
in  company  with  R.  YV.  Bro.  Geo.  C.  Davis.  W.  Bro.  McTntyre,  W.  M. , 
conferred  the  first  and  third  degrees.  The  officers  perform  their  work 
in  a  moderately  efficient  manner ;  25  brethren  were  present  ;  7  visitors ; 
membership,  25  ;  ai-rears,  $100  ;  debt  on  hall,  $400.  The  lodge  room 
is  insured. 

King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  373,  London  Wcat :  On  the  21st  October 
I  visited  this  lodge.  V.  W.  Bro.  J.  D.  Clarke,  G.  S.  of  W.,  and  a  large 
number  of  London  brethren  accompanied  me.  The  third  degree  was 
exemplified  in  an  able  manner  by  W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Smith,  Past  Master 
(since  deceased),  and  officers  of  the  lodge.  Membership,  58.  The 
lodge  occupies  a  rented  room,  but  it  is  complete  in  every  respect,  and 
the  furniture  is  insured.     Arrears  of  dues,   $200. 

Tuscan  Lodge,  No.  195,  London  :  This  lodge  is  one  of  the  most  effi- 
ciently worked  in  the  jurisdiction,  and  on  the  two  occasions  on  whicli 
I  visited  it,  the  work  was  admirably  done.  My  first  visit  was  on 
December  7th,  1891,  when  V.W.  Bro.  P.  W.  D.  Broderick,  W.M.,  and 
officers  conferred  the  first  degree.  He  proved  a  model  Master.  60 
brethren  were  present.  I  again  visited  this  lodge  on  May  2nd,  1892, 
when  W.  Bro.  McWhinney  and  officers  exemplified  the  third  degree. 
Total  membership,  50.     Arrears  of  dues,  $30. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  209a,  London  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Decem- 
ber 16th,  when  W.  Bro.  Stevenson,  W.  M.,  and  officers  conferred  the 
first  degree,  and  Past  Master  Carruthers  exemplified  the  second.  The 
work  was  efficiently  performed.  On  June  9th  I  visited  this  lodge,  and 
witnessed  the  conferring  of  the  third  degree  bjT  W.  Bro.  Rowat  and 
officers.  "  Simply  perfect,"  was  the  verdict  regarding  the  work.  Mem- 
bership, 172  ;  arrears  of  dues,  $200  ;  degrees  conferred,  35  E.  A. ;  12F.C. ; 
8  M.M.;  Susp.  N.  P.  of  D.,  3. 

Cameron  Lodge,  No.  232,  Dutton  :  When  I  visited  this  lodge  the 
W.M.  was  absent,  and  P.  M.  Jordan  presided,  and  opened  and  closed 
in  the  three  degrees.  There  seemed  to  be  lack  of  life  in  the  lodge. 
Probably  a  very  successful  Scotch  concert  which  was  held  in  the  vil- 
lage on  the  night  of  my  visit  had  a  depressing  influence  on  the  attend- 
ance. Members,  36,  of  whom  less  than  a  dozen  were  present.  There 
was  no  work. 

Mount  Olivet  Lodge,  No.  300,  Thorndale  :  I  visited  this  lodge  March 
8th,  when  14  of  the  total  membership  of  27  were  in  attendance.  No 
degrees  were  conferred,  but  the  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  a  very 
creditable  way  by  W.  Bro.  Weeks  and  officers  in  the  three  degrees. 
This  lodge  owns  its  lodge  room  free  of  debt,  and  has  it  insured,  besides 
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82  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

having  a  deposit  of  §220  in  the  bank.  This  prosperity  can  be  traced 
to  the  persistent  interest  exhibited  in  the  welfare  of  the  lodge  by  the 
Past  Masters  and  members. 

St.  Paul"s  Lodge,  No.  107,  Lambeth  :  On  Wednesday,  January  13th, 
when  I  visited  this  lodge  with  Past  Master  O'Neil  I  found  it  in  a  pros- 
perous state.  The  third  degree  was  conferred  by  W.  Bro.  A.  Bogue 
and  officers.  The  work  was  well  done  ;  25  members  were  present,  6  of 
whom  were  P.M's.  They  own  the  lodge  room,  but  there  is  a  consider- 
able debt  to  be  cleared  off. 

Middlesex  Lodge,  No.  379,  Bryauston  :  Visited  this  lodge  March 
9th  ;  14  members  were  present  out  of  a  total  of  28.  W.  Bro.  John- 
ston and  officers  conferred  the  third  degree  on  two  candidates.  Con- 
sidering the  practice  they  have  had,  the  work  was  meritorious.  The 
members  should  set  about  reducing  the  arrears  of  dues.  One  hundred 
and  fifty  dollars  in  outstanding  dues  for  a  lodge  of  this  size  is  too  much. 
The  building  in  which  the  meetings  are  held  is  a  poor  one,  but  it  is 
satisfactory  to  learn  that  the  brethren  contemplate  building  a  new 
lodge  room.     The  Master  of  this  lodge  is  well  up  in  all  the  degrees. 

Delaware  Valley  Lodge,  No.  358,  Delaware  :  When  I  visited  this 
lodge  on  March  11th,  W.  M.  Hutton  was  absent  on  account  of  illness 
in  his  family.  The  third  degree  was  exemplified  by  P.  M.  Sawyer,  of 
Mount  Brydges.  I  regret  to  learn  that  a  too  free  use  of  the  black  ball 
has  been  made  in  this  lodge.  Personal  pique  should  have  no  place  in 
Masonry.  Membership  35,  of  whom  15  were  present.  Only  822  of 
arrears  on  the  books.     The  state  of  the  lodge  is  financially  good. 

Corinthian  Lodge,  No.  330,  East  London  :  Visited  this  lodge  April 
5th.  Two  second  degrees  and  one  third  were  conferred  by  W.  M. 
John  Stead  and  officers.  The  lodge  makes  steady  progress,  its  mem- 
bership being  now  75  ;  52  brethren  were  present,  25  being  visitors. 
Arrears,  §126  ;  cash  on  hand,  $200.  Eleven  degrees  conferred  during 
the  year. 

Malahide  Lodge,  No.  140,  Aylmer. — W.  Bro.  Clarke,  W.M.,  initiated 
a  candidate  on  my  visit,  April  6th.  This  was  the  first  time  all  the  offi- 
cers had  been  in  harness,  and  the  work  was  a  credit  to  them.  Member- 
ship 69,  of  whom  33  were  present.  The  utmost  harmony -prevails  in 
this  lodge  ;  there  is  true  Masonic  co-operation.  Assets,  $779  ;  no  lia- 
bilities.    Bright  prospects  for  the  future. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  289,  Lobo  :  W.  Bro.  Cooper,  of  London,  accompan- 
ied me  to  this  lodge  on  April  7th,  when  W.  Bro.  McMurphy  initiated 
two  candidates.  The  work  was  moderately  efficient.  Total  member- 
ship 47,  of  whom  23  were  present  and  3  visitors.  Degrees  conferred, 
11.  There  are  a  number  of  live  Masons  in  this  lodge,  and  they  make 
their  influence  felt. 

Union  Lodge,  No.  380,  London :  This  is  the  youngest  lodge  in  the 
city,  but  it  already  has  a  good  membership  and  is  progressing.  When 
I  visited  it  on  April  11,  W.  Bro.  McMillan,  W.M. ,  passed  two  candi- 
dates, and  was  ably  assisted  by  his  officers.  -This  was  a  most  fraternal 
gathering.     Tetal  membership,  86  ;  total  arrears,  $286. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  20,  London  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  April 
12th,  when  70  members  were  present,  of  whom  30  were  visitors.  W. 
Bro.  John  Smith  and  officers  conferred  the  second  degree  in  an  able 
manner.  The  total  membership  is  134.  Degrees  conferred,  19.  Ar- 
rears of  dues,  $300. 

Kilwinning  Lodge,  No  64,  London  :  W.  Bro.  A.  A.  Campbell  ex- 
emplified the  work  in  the  third  degree  when  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
April  21st.     I  cannot  praise  the  work  too  highly  ;  indeed  all  London 


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lodges  seem  to  be  well  officered  this  year.  Membership,  137;  degrees 
conferred,  20  ;  arrears,  8145.     The  future  of  this  lodge  seems  secured. 

St.  George  Lodge,  Xo.  42,  London  :  W.  Bro.  Luscombe  and  officers 
conferred  the  third  degree  when  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  4th.  It 
was  an  inspiration  to  listen  to  and  witness  the  ceremony.  The  work 
could  not  be  improved  upon.  Membership,  109  ;  degrees  conferred, 
28  ;  all  arrears  paid  up. 

Merrill  Lodge,  No.  344,  Dorchester  :  No  degree  work  was  done  when 
I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  5th,  bnt  I  was  assured  that  W.  Bro.  Wade, 
W.M.,  could  exemplify  the  whole  work.  The  lodge  was  opened  and 
closed  in  the  three  degrees  in  a  creditable  manner.  The  brethren  own 
the  lodge,  free  of  debt,  and  co-operate  in  every  good  work.  Member- 
ship, 25. 

Spartan  Lodge,  No.  176,  Sparta:  The  membership  of  this  lo(?ge  is 
small,  and  the  attendance  is  not  what  it  ought  to  be,  giving  little  en- 
couragement to  the  officers.  When  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  9th,  W. 
Bro.  Bailey,  W.M.',  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  there  be- 
ing no  work.  The  brethren  rent  a  comfortably  fitted  up  hall,  and  have 
their  furniture  insured      They  are  out  of  debt. 

Warren  Lodge,  No.  120,  Fingal :  I  regret  to  say  that  the  W.  Master 
W.  Bro.  Campbell  suffered  from  a  cold  and  could  not  confer  the  degrees. 
Two  candidates  were  initiated.  P.  M.  Else,  of  Iona,  and  myself  offici- 
ated. The  assistant  officers  performed  their  allotted  tasks  with  fair 
proficiency.  The  books  have  been  neglected,  and  the  lodge  is  without 
by-laws.  Amendment  was  promised.  What  is  needed  is  closer  atten- 
tion to  the  duties  of  the  office  by  W.M.'s  elect.  The  lodge  owns  the 
hall  and  is  out  of  debt,  but  there  is  no  insurance.     Arrears  of  dues.  $40. 

King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  394,  Thamesford :  I  visited  this  lodge 
May  11th.  There  was  no  work,  and  W.  Bro.  Dundas  opened  and 
closed  in  the  three  degrees.  I  am  convinced  that  the  officers  are 
efficient.  Some  time  ago  the  brethren  were  burned  out,  and  they  now 
occupy  a  rented  structure.  They  contemplate  building  a  hall  for  their 
own  use.     About  thirty  members  were  present. 

St.  David's  Lodge,  No.  302,  St.  Thomas  :  When  I  visited  this  lodge 
on  May  the  19th,  the  W.  Master  having  left  the  jurisdiction,  V.W. 
Bro.  Hess  raised  two  candidates  and  was  ably  assisted  bj'  the  officers. 
This  lodge  is  prosperous  and  is  about  to  move  into  a  capacious,  new 
lodge  room.  Fifty  brethren  were  present,  amongst  them  Rev.  Bro. 
Mclntyre,  who  gave  an  able  address  in  endorsation  of  the  tenets  of  the 
Craft. 

St.  Thomas  Lodge,  No.  44,  St.  Thomas  :  I  visited  this  lodge  June 
2nd.  Fifty  brethren  were  in  attendance,  of  whom  sixteen  were  visitors. 
The  third  degree  was  exemplified  by  W.  Bro.  Wallis,  W.  M.,  and  offi- 
cers. Membership,  114;  degrees  conferred,  37.  The  prospects  of  i lie 
lodge  are  excellent. 

Henderson  Lodge,  No.  388,  Ilderton  :  On  June  6th  I  visited  this,  my 
mother  lodge,  officially,  and  witnessed  the  opening  and  closing  cere- 
monies, there  being  no  work.  W.  Bro.  Bartley,  the  W.M.,  can  effici- 
ently confer  all  the  degrees.  The  lodge  is  one  of  the  youngest  in  the 
jurisdiction,  but  it  makes  steady  progress.  Membership,  52.  I  installed 
the  officers  of  this  lods;e  on  Friday,  24th  June. 

Nilestown  Lodge.  No.  345,  Nilestown  :  I  visited  this  lodge  in  com- 
pany with  Bro.  T.  Clarke,  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  20.  About  twenty 
members  were  present,  including  4  visitors.  After  the  election  of  offi- 
cers W.  Bro.  Wilson,  W.M  ,  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees, 
and  the  work  was  creditably  performed.     The  W.M.  can  confer  all  the 


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degrees  ;  the  rest  of  the  officers  are  well  up  in  the  work.  The  building 
belongs  to  the  lodge  and  is  insured.  Arrears  are  well  paid  up.  Sus- 
pensions, N.P.D.,  3. 

St.  Marks  Lodge,  Xo.  94,  Port  Stanley:  I  visited  this  lodge  on  June 
14th.  Present,  20  members  ;  all  the  officers  in  their  places.  The  second 
degree  was  conferred  on  two  candidates  by  W.  Bro.  Jarvis.  W.M  ,  in  a 
manner  leaving  no  room  for  criticism,  and  was  well  supported  by  his 
officers.  At  present  they  occupy  a  rented  room,  through  the  misfor- 
tune of  having  their  building  and  contents  destroyed  by  fire.  They 
have  since  secured  furniture  for  their  room  and  are  in  comfortable 
quarters,  but  will  shortly  move  into  a  new  building,  which  is  not  yet 
completed.  The  brethren  of  this  lodge  held  a  very  successful  concert 
in  the  month  of  March,  and  are  evidently  making  rapid  progress,  for  on 
the  occasion  of  my  visit  there  several  applications  were  received  and 
four  ballotted  for.  Membership,  29  ;  degrees  conferred,  9  ;  total  arrears, 
$73.     Furniture  insured. 

Prince  of  Wales  Lodge,  Xo.  171,  Iona:  I  drove  over  from  St.  Thomas 
to  this  lodge,  accompanied  by  Bro.  McCall.  M.P. P.,  V.wV.  Bro. 
Dubber  and  Bros.  Bradshaw,  Jones  and  Ingram,  on  Friday,  June  7th. 
Present,  30  brethren,  of  which  five  were  visitors.  In  the  absence  of  W. 
Bro.  Weldon,  P.M.  Else  presided,  and  not  having  any  work  the  lodge 
was  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  perfectly.  I  anticipate  a 
bright  future  for  this  lodge. 

Moffat  Lodge,  Xo.  399,  Harrietsville  :  I  visited  this  lodge  in  company 
with  V.  W.  Bro.  Rowat,  of  Xilestown  Lodge,  on  Wednesday  evening, 
July  6th;  11  present,  of  whom  4  were  visitors.  W.  Bro.  Kunz,  W.M.. 
being  absent  on  account  of  sickness,  the  ceremony  of  opening  in  the 
three  degrees  and  installation  of  officers  was  performed  very  efficiently 
by  R.  W.  Bro.  Boyd,  of  Belmont  Lodge,  Xo.  190  This  is  the  weakest 
lodge  in  the  district,  meetings  not  being  held  regularly,  as  they 
scarcely  can  muster  a  quorum:  the  few  brethren  who  do  belong  take  an 
interest  in  the  fraternity,  but  there  are  not  enough  of  them,  however. 
One  application  was  received  on  the  evening  of  my  visit. 

LODGE    OF    INSTRUCTION. 

I  called  a  Lodge  of  Instruction  in  St.  Thomas  Lodge,  No.  44,  St. 
Thomas,  on  June  29th.  The  work  of  the  first  degree  was  exemplified 
by  W.  Bro.  A.  A.  Campbell,  of  Kilwinning  Lodge  ;  in  the  second  by 
W.  Bro.  McMillan,  of  Union  Lodge,  and  in  the  third  by  W.  Bro.  Mc- 
Whinney,  of  Tuscan  Lodge.  All  of  these  London  brethren  showed 
remarkable  proficiency  in  their  duties  and  they  had  able  co-operation 
from  their  officers.  I  invited  free  criticism  from  the  brethren  present, 
of  whom  there  was  a  very  large  attendance,  at  the  evening  session,  and 
a  most  fraternal  exchange  of  views  took  place.  Comparatively  few  ex- 
ceptions were  taken  to  the  exemplification.  Where  there  were  any 
doubts  I  reserved  judgment  till  communication  could  be  had  with  the 
M.  W.  the  Grand  Master.  I  had  able  assistance  from  R.W.  Bro.  Slater, 
P.D.D.G.M.,  R.W.  Bro.  Boyd,  P.D.D.G.M..  V.W.  Bro.  Hess,  V.W. 
Bro  J.  D.  Clarke  and  other  leading  members  of  the  Craft  who  kindly 
attended.  V.W.  Bro.  Clarke  acted  as  Secretary.  The  general  opinion 
was  that  there  should  be  at  least  two  lodges  of  instruction  in  the  dis- 
trict every  year. 

And  now  at  the  close  of  my  year"s  duties,  I  desire  to  express  my  sin- 
cere thanks  to  the  chief  head  and  ruler  of  the  Craft.  M.W.  Bro.  Robert- 
son, who  has  ever  been  ready  t#  assist  me  in  the  performance  of  my 
allotted  task.     From  the  Grand  Lodge  officers,  both  within  the  district 


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and  outside  of  it,  I  received  the  utmost  consideration.  The  officers  and 
brethren  of  the  lodges  under  my  supervision  have  in  every  case  ex- 
tended me  the  greatest  of  kindness  and  the  warmest  fraternal  greetings. 
I  shall  never  forget  the  many  warm  welcomes  and  the  uniform  desire 
to  conform  to  the  laws  and  usages  of  the  Craft.  I  took  hold  of  the 
office  with  much  misgiving,  comparatively  inexperienced  as  I  was ;  but 
it  is  a  source  of  unfeigned  pleasure  to  me,  to  be  able  to  leave  the  office 
with  the  assurance  that  during  the  entire  term,  nothing  has  occurred 
to  mar  the  harmony  of  the  brethren  in  any  way,  and  in  any  one  of  the 
lodges  placed  under  my  supervision. 

I  hope  and  trust  that  the  same  fraternal  spirit  will  prevail  in  the 
jurisdiction  in  the  year  about  to  be  entered  on,  and  I  bespeak  for  my 
successor  the  same  kind  consideration  as  has  been  extended  to  me. 
All  of  which  is  fraternallv  submitted. 

T.  E.  Robson,  D.D.G.M. 
London,  July  13th,  1892.  Third  Masonic  District. 


SOUTH  HURON  DISTRICT,  No.  4. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the 

Grand  Lodye  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  Canada: 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : 

I  have  the  honor  to  present  to  you  my  second  report  on  the  condi- 
tion of  Masonry  in  the  Fourth  Masonic  District,  having  been  elected  to 
the  honorable  position  of  D.D.G.M.  for  the  second  time  at  the  last 
annual  communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  held  in  the  city  of  Toronto. 

There  are  in  this  district  fifteen  lodges,  and  during  the  year  just  past 
I  have  visited  officially  every  lodge.  The  general  condition  of  Masonry 
in  the  district  is  most  satisfactory,  and  I  think  a  good  deal  of  interest 
has  been  taken  in  some  of  the  weaker  lodges  since  the  visits  of  the 
M.  W.  the  Grand  Master.  Brethren  who  were  in  the  habit  of  only 
attending  lodge  on  special  occasions  have  determined  to  take  more  in- 
terest in  their  lodges  in  future. 

After  one  or  two  visits  I  held  a  Lodge  of  Instruction  in  the  city  of 
Stratford  on  Wednesday,  18th  November,  commencing  at  2  p.m.  The 
first  degree  was  exemplified  by  the  W.  M.  and  officers  of  Stratford 
Lodge,  Stratford,  and  the  work  was  correctly  done.  Third  degree  ex- 
emplified by  the  W.  M.  and  officers  of  Doric  Lodge,  Park  Hill,  and 
the  work  correctly  done.  There  was  a  splendid  attendance  of  the 
brethren,  and  a  very  interesting  and  profitable  time  spent. 

Stratford  Lodge,  No.  332,  Stratford  :  I  visited  on  Monday,  9th  Nov. , 
W.  M.  and  officers  present.  Third  degree  exemplified, "and  the  open- 
ing and  closing  in  the  three  degrees  were  correct.  This  is  one  of  the 
best  lodges  in  the  district.  Members  present,  26  ;  visitors,  7  ;  average 
attendance,  24 ;  dues  mostly  all  paid  up.  Financial  standing  good  ; 
books  well  kept. 

Britannia  Lodge,  No.  170,  Seaforth  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  Monday, 
Feb.  1st,  W.  M.  and  officers  present.  First  degree  exemplified  and 
opening  and  closing  in  the  second  and  third  very  well  done.  The  pro- 
spects are  brighter  for  Britannia  than  they  were  a  year  ago.  Average 
attendance,  15  ;  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  books  well  kept. 

Maitland  Lodge,  No.  33,  Goderich  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Feb.  9th, 
members  present,  21  ;  visitors  2 ;  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present 
except  S.  W.  The  lodge  was  opened  in  the  second  and  third  degrees 
and  the  third  degree  exemplified,  which  was  very  well  done  consider- 
ing that  they  have  not  had  any  work  to  do  for  some  time.     The  finan- 


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ces  of  the  lodge  are  in  good  shape,  hooks  well  kept  and  the  dues  fairly 
-well  paid  up  ;  with  the  present  staff  of  officers,  Maitland  Lodge  should 
prosper. 

Morning  Star  Lodge,  No.  309  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  Wednesday, 
10th  Feb.,  accompanied  by  W.  Bro.  Park  and  a  number  of  the  Goderich 
brethren.  Being  a  very  stormy  night,  the  attendance  was  not  large. 
The  W.  M.  was  absent  on  account  of  sickness.  W.  Bro.  Young,  P.M  , 
took  the  chair,  opened  the  lodge  in  the  first,  second  and  third  degrees, 
and  exemplified  the  first  degree  very  well.  Average  attendance,  12  ; 
dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge  in  a  prosperous  state. 

Blyth  Lodge,  No.  303 :  Visited  this  lodge  on  Feb.  16th,  the  W.  M. 
and  officers  all  present.  Lodge  opened  in  the  three  degrees  and  first 
degree  exemplified,  which  was  correctly  done.  Members  present,  20  ; 
average  attendance,  15  ;  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge  in  a  prosper- 
ous condition. 

Clinton  Lodge,  No.  84,  Clinton  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  Feb.  12th, 
W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  The  lodge  opened  in  the  three 
degrees.  Members  present,  20;  average  attendance,  14;  dues  well 
paid  up. 

Lebanon  Forest  Lodge,  No.  133,  Exeter  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
Monday,  March  9th,  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  Brethren 
present,  28  ;  average  attendance,  25  ;  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge 
in  a  prosperous  condition.  A  candidate  was  initiated  and  the  work 
was  perfect.  This  is  one  of  the  best  working  lodges  in  the  district ;  it 
has  been  in  existence  about  thirty  years  and  has  initiated  over  235 
members.  The  success  is  due  to  V.  W.  Bro.  Eacrett,  the  very  efficient 
secretary.  The  books  are  well  kept,  and  with  the  present  staff  of 
officers,  Lebanon  Forest  is  bound  to  go  ahead. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  233,  Parkhill  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Tuesday, 
May  12th.  W.  Bro.  Cameron  being  absent,  W.  Bro.  Dawson,  P.M., 
occupied  the  chair.  Lodge  opened  in  the  first,  second  and  third  de- 
grees and  the  work  was  correctly  done.  Members  present  20,  average 
attendance  15,  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge  in  a  prosperous  state. 

Iecumseh  Lodge,  144,  Stratford  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Thursday, 
the  7th  April.  The  \V.  M.  and  officers  present,  a  large  number  of  the 
brethren  in  attendance.  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Mas- 
ter, was  present  and  delivered  a  lecture  on  Masonry,  which  was  very 
much  appreciated  by  the  brethren  present.  The  lodge  is  in  a  prosper- 
ous condition,  dues  are  well  paid  up,  books  well  kept  and  the  lodge 
ranks  among  the  best  in  the  district. 

St.  James  Lodge,  No.  73,  .St.  Mary's  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Mon- 
day, the  4th  May.  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  Lodge  opened 
in  the  first,  second  and  third  degrees,  and  the  second  degree  exempli- 
fied, all  the  work  done  very  correctly.  Members  present,  20  ;  average 
attendance,  15  ;  dues  fairly  well  paid  up  and  lodge  in  a  flourishing  con- 
dition. 

Zurich  Lodge,  No.  224,  Hensall  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  7th, 
the  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present,  also  a  number  of  Exeter  breth- 
ren. Lodge  opened  in  the  three  degrees  and  a  candidate  initiated. 
Work  well  done.  Members  present,  20;  visitors,  5;  average  attendance, 
14.     Dues  well  paid  up.     Lodge  is  in  a  prosperous  conditio n. 

New  Dominion  Lodge,  No.  205,  New  Hamburg  :  Visited  this  lodge  on 
Monday,  18th  of  May,  the  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  Lodge 
opened  in  first,  second  and  third  degrees,  and  one  candidate  initiated. 
The  W.  M.  and  officers  did  the  work  very  well.  Members  present, 
25  ;  average  attendance.  15  ;  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge  is  in  a 
prosperous  condition. 


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Wilmot  Lodge,  No.  318,  Baden  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  Friday, 
January  15th,  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  Lodge  opened  in 
first,  second  and  third  degrees,  and  the  work  correctly  done.  Attend- 
ance, 22  ;  average  attendance,  16  ;  dues  well  paid  up,  and  the  lodge  in  a 
flourishing  condition. 

Irving  Lodge,  154,  Lucan  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  7th,  W.  M. 
and  all  the  officers  present.  Lodge  opened  in  the  first,  second  and 
third  degrees  and  a  candidate  raised  to  the  sublime  degree  of  a  M.  M. 
The  work  was  very  well  done.  Members  present,  20  ;  average  attend- 
ance, 15  ;  dues  well  paid  up  and  the  lodge  in  a  prosperous  condition. 

Tudor  Lodge,  No.  141,  Mitchell:  Visited  this  lodge  on  Tuesday, 
June  7th,  W.  M.  and  all  the  officers  present.  Lodge  opened  in  first, 
second  and  third  degrees.  Brethren  present,  16  ;  average  attendance, 
12.  Dues  not  as  well  paid  up  as  should  be.  Tudor  Lodge  is  not  making 
much  progress,  in  fact  it  is  at  a  standstill  and  has  been  for  some  time. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

William  White,  D.D.G.M. 

Fourth  Masonic  District. 


NORTH  HURON  DISTRICT,  No.  5. 

To  the  M.   W.   the  Grand  Master,   Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Canada  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 

Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : — I  have  the  honor  to  report 
as  under : 

The  brethren  of  District  No.  5  will  please  accept  my  thanks  for  the 
honor  conferred  upon  me  by  electing  me  to  the  important  office  in  Grand 
Lodge,  of  D.D.G.M.,  and  for  the  warmth  and  loyalty  of  their  uniform 
kindness  and  courtesy  to  me  throughout  the  district.  The  excellent 
work  done  by  my  predecessors  has  brought  forth  good  fruit,  and  has 
tended  to  lighten  my  duties  and  make  them  pleasant  and  agreeable. 
The  earnest  effort  being  made  by  the  Secretaries  to  collect  the  dues  of 
brethren  is  greatly  lessening  that  most  disturbing  and  depressing  of  all 
evils,  "  non-payment  of  dues."'  All  ajong  the  line  I  find  a  healthy  and 
enthusiastic  spirit  prevail  and  the  condition  of  the  lodges  prosperous. 
The  utmost  harmony  exists  among  the  brethren  in  the  various  lodges, 
and  cordial  relations  among  the  lodges.  No  complaint  has  been  sub- 
mitted to  me,  nor  have  I  been  called  upon  to  settle  a  difficulty  or  dis- 
agreement during  my  time  of  office.  During  the  year,  the  M.W.,  the 
Grand  Master,  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  has  visited  and  lectured  in  every 
lodge  in  my  district.  These  visits  have  done  much  to  encourage  the 
brethren  who  are  not  slow  to  appreciate  the  enormous  labor  undertaken 
and  accomplished  by  the  occupant  of  the  grand  east.  R.W.  Bros. 
Martyn,  Bruce  and  Telford,  have  kindly  and  readily  co-operated  with 
me  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  advancement  of  Masonry  in  the  dis- 
trict, for  which  they  will  please  accept  my  thanks.  The  past  year  has 
been  one  of  marked  prosperity.  Peace  has  prevailed  throughout  our 
borders,  we  have  lengthened  our  cords  and  strengthened  our  stakes. 
The  pure  principles  of  our  noble  institution  have  stood  us  well  in  hand 
and  aided  many  times,  and  in  many  places  to  tone  down  the  passion  of 
heated  debate  during  the  political  campaign  of  unusual  activity  and  in- 
tensity which  has  bub  recently  closed.  In  no  instance  did  I  find  the 
slightest  trace  of  discord  or  bitterness  in  the  lodges  during  this  most 
exciting  period.  This  is  as  it  should  be.  The  threshold  of  a  Masonic 
Lodge  must  always  be  the  line  over  which  party  discord  must  not  pass. 


88  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The  death  roll,  as  reported  to  me  during  this  year,  is  as  follows  : 
R.W.  Bro.  J.  F.  H.  Gunn,  Saugeen  Lodge  ;  Bros.  William  Bradley, 
Aid  worth  Lodge  ;  Chas.  Thompson,  Maple  Leaf ;  W.  B.  Machardy, 
Northern  Light ;  John  Campbell,  Old  Light  and  W.  F.  Jennings,  Cedar 
Lodge.  I  would  strongly  advise  the  adoption  of  revised  by-laws  by  all 
the  lodges  being  made  imperative  by  Grand  Lodge,  as  most,  if  not  all, 
of  the  present  by-laws  are  hopelessly  and  deplorably  defective. 

Northern  Light  Lodge,  No.  93,  Kincardine  :  Visited,  April  6th,  1892. 
The  weather  was  good  and  the  attendance  large,  53  including  visitors. 
Quite  a  number  of  the  brethren  from  Bruce  Lodge,  No.  341,  being  present 
including  W.  Bro.  Chambers,  W.M.,  and  W.  Bro.  McKeller,  Sec'y  P.M. 
A  candidate  was  raised,  the  wnrk  being  well  done  by  the  W.M.,  W. 
Bro.  Collius,  assisted  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Martyn.  The  opening  and  closing  in 
all  the  degrees  by  the  W.M.  could  hardly  be  better  done.  The  Wardens 
do  their  work  well,  and  the  Deacons  act  promptly  and  speak  so  that 
they  can  be  heard  by  the  brethren,  which  is  much  to  be  commended. 
The  Secretary's  books  are  kept  in  a  perfect  manner  and  the  history  of 
the  lodge  complete  from  its  organization.  The  Treasurer's  books  are  also 
perfectly  kept,  the  audits  properly  entered  and  his  account  with  the 
lodge  properly  balanced.  The  finances  of  the  lodge  are  in  good  shape, 
showing  a  fair  balance  of  cash  on  hand,  though  over  $200  is  paid  an- 
nually in  charity.  The  lodge  room  is  large  and  well  furnished,  the 
ante-rooms  convenient  and  the  refreshment  room  large  and  ample  and, 
better  still,  owned  by  the  lodge.  The  membership  is  large  and,  as  is 
usual,  many  of  the  brethren  living  in  distant  parts.  Under  these  cir 
cumstances  it  is  difficult  to  keep  the  dues  fully  paid  up,  however,  the 
dues  are  fairly  paid.  Northern  Light  is  the  oldest,  the  largest  and  the 
wealthiest  in  the  district  and,  without  discredit  to  other  lodges,  the 
most  hospitable. 

St.  Lawrence  Lodge,  No.  131,  Southampton  :  Visited  Feb.  16th. 
Officers  all  present,  except  the  Secretary,  who  was  absent  through  ill- 
ness. A  candidate  was  passed  to  the  second  degree  and  the  lodge 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees.  W.  Bro.  Nokes,  W.M.,  is  a 
thorough  worker.  His  enthusiasm  does  much  to  keep  St.  Lawrence  up 
to  its  present  efficient  standard.  The  Wardens  did  their  work  well. 
The  S.  D. ,  with  more  practice,  will  succeed.  This  lodge  is  in  good 
standing  financially.  Through  the  energy  of  W.  Bro.  Lindsey  and 
others  of  the  older  members,  they  own  their  own  lodge  room,  a  com- 
modious building  conveniently  situated,  and  have  a  revenue  from  a 
portion  of  the  building,  the  lower  flat,  leased  to  tenants.  A  number  of 
brethren  from  Port  Elgin  were  present.  They  asked  St.  Lawrence  to 
grant  them  leave  to  open  a  new  lodge  at  Port  Elgin,  which  was  unani- 
mously consented  to.  On  account  of  the  vocation  of  most  of  the 
members  causing  their  members  to  be  from  home  during  the  greater 
part  of  summer,  the  lodge  does  not  meet  regularly  during  the  summer 
months.  There  are  few  lodges  doing  better  work  under  the  circum- 
stances than  131.  The  W.  M.  and  members  showed  me  much  kindness, 
which  I  shall  remember  with  pleasure. 

Forest  Lodge,  162,  Wroxeter  :  Visited  Feb.  8th:  18  members  and  two 
visitors  present.  Officers  all  present,  except  J.  W.  A  candidate  was 
initiated  and  the  lodge  opened  and  closed  in  all  the  degrees.  The  work 
was  exceedingly  well  done  by  W.  M.  and  Wardens.  W.  Bro.  Ireland 
is  thoroughly  well  up  in  his  work.  The  Secretary,  Bro.  Fox,  keeps 
his  books  in  good  shape  and  is  looking  well  after  members'  dues,  though 
he  finds  it  difficult  to  keep  absentees  scpuare  on  his  books.  The  lodge 
room  is  comfortable  and  the   lodge  having  money  on  hand,  are  adding 


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some  new  furniture,  which  was  required.  Forest  Lodge,  though  small, 
is  possessed  of  good  material  and  doing  good  work.  W.  Bro.  Dr. 
Smale,  P.M.,  has  done  much  for  162  and  is  still  doing  much  by  his 
constant  attendance  and  active  assistance  of  the  officers  when  occasion 
requires  it.     Forest  Lodge  is  one  of  the  most  active  in  the  district. 

Old  Light,  184,  Lucknow  :  Visited  Feb  11th.  All  the  officers  present, 
19  members  and  one  visitor.  I  was  pleased  to  see  so  large  an  attend- 
ance on  so  stormy  a  night,  and  also  as  a  severe  political  contest  was 
going  on  in  the  riding,  the  election  being  held  that  day.  A  candidate 
was  initiated  and  the  lodge  opened  and  closed  in  all  the  degrees  by 
W.  M.  and  officers.  W.  Bro.  Hayes  does  his  work  with  enthusiasm 
and  well,  and  is  ably  supported  by  his  Wardens  and  other  officers. 
The  Secretary's  books  are  neatly  and  correctly  kept.  Here,  as  in 
many  other  lodges,  the  Secretary  finds  it  difficult  to  keep  members 
square  on  his  books.  1  he  lodge  room  is  ample  and  comfortable,  a  little 
too  far  out  for  convenience.  It  is  owned  by  the  lodge,  and  having 
spent  considerable  money  on  it,  they  overlook  the  inconvenience. 
Some  of  our  pioneer  Masons  are  found  at  Lucknow.  The  brethien  of 
Old  Light  showed  me  much  kindness  and  made  my  visit  pleasant  and 
agreeable. 

Saugeen  Lodge,  No.  197,  Walkerton  :  Visited  May  10th.  The  night 
was  wet  and  disagreeable  ;  nevertheless,  there  was  a  good  attendance  of 
members  and  visitors,  53  being  present.  Saugeen  has  had  for  many 
years  the  advantage  of  having  on  its  members'  roll  many  active  and 
skilled  Masons,  and  Grand  Lodge  has  from  time  to  time  placed  deserved 
honors  on  them.  The  membership  is  50.  The  Secretary,  R.  W.  Bro. 
Green's  books  are  well  kept,  and  dues  so  closely  attended  to,  that  only 
one  member  was  in  arrears  for  dues  at  the  date  of  my  visit.  The  lodge- 
room  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  district,  comfortably  furnished.  The 
finances  of  the  lodge  were  never  in  better  shape.  A  candidate  was  ini- 
tiated, and  the  lodge  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  by  the 
W.M.  R.W.  Bro.  Telford  assisted  at  the  initiation.  The  work  was  ex- 
cellent, all  the  officers  being  well  skilled  and  expert  workmen,  close  at- 
tention having  been  given  to  the  revised  work.  The  kindness  of  the 
brethren  to  myself  was  exceedingly  pleasant,  and  will  not  soon  be  for- 
gotten. Much  has  been  done  in  the  past  for  the  cause  of  Masonry  by 
this  excellent  lodge,  and  the  prospects  for  future  excellence  were  never 
brighter. 

Bernard  Lodge,  No.  225,  Listowel :  Visited  Dec.  9th,  1891.  There 
were  22  members  present.  A  candidate  wras  initiated  by  P.M.  Black- 
more,  the  W.M. ,  Bro.  Irvine,  being  absent  through  illness.  It  being 
the  evening  for  election  of  officers,  no  further  work  was  done.  Visited 
again  on  Jan.  13th,  1892,  and  installed  the  officers.  Bernard  has  the 
finest  lodge-room  in  the  district  V.  W.  Bro.  John  Nichol,  who  was 
elected  and  installed  Master,  has,  through  a  severe  attack  of  la  grippe, 
been  unable  to  attend  only  on  one  or  two  meetings  during  his  term. 
The  work  is  being  well  done  by  W.M.  Blackmore,  P.M.,  assisted  by 
other  P.M.'s,  who  are  willing  and  capable.  The  Secretary,  W.  Bro. 
John  Watson,  is  a  zealous  Mason,  has  his  books  well  kept,  and  is  keep- 
ing lodge  dues  well  collected.  The  treasurer,  W.  Bro.  Hopler,  attends 
lodge  regularly,  and  keeps  account  of  the  funds  of  the  lodge.  Many  of 
the  most  active  members  of  Bernard  Lodge,  though  not  severing  their 
connection,  are  absent  pursuing  their  vocations.  The  attendance  of 
members  is  not  apparently  good.  There  is,  however,  a  good  future  in 
store  for  Bernard,  and  quite  a  number  of  additions  to  membership,  of 
the  right  material. 


90  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Aldworth  Lodge,  No.  235,  Paisley  :  Visited  Feb.  15.  There  was  a  vio- 
lent snow  storm,  roads  badly  blocked.  I  was  more  than  pleased  to  find 
25  members  and  three  visitors  present,  some  coming  quite  a  distance. 
The  8.  W.  came  from  London,  where  he  is  temporarily  engaged,  to  at- 
tend. A  candidate  was  initiated,  and  the  lodge  opened  and  closed  in 
all  the  degrees  by  the  W.M.  and  the  regular  officers.  The  work  done 
in  this  lodge  is  of  the  very  best,  W.  Bro.  Brown  and  his  Wardens  being 
skilled  workmen.  The  lodge-room  and  premises  are  convenient  and 
suitable.  The  good  feeling  and  enthusiasm  of  the  brethren  auger  well 
for  their  future.  The  Secretary  and  Treasurer's  books  are  well  kept. 
A  little  more  pressure  on  delinquent  members  to  pay  dues  is  recom- 
mended. W.  Bro.  J.  McGraw,  who  has  attained  his  fiftieth  year  as  a 
Mason,  was  tendered  a  banquet,  and  presented  with  an  address  and 
Past  Master's  jewel  by  his  brethren.  A  most  enjoyable  evening  was 
spent,  aud  all  join  the  Aldworth  Lodge  in  wishing  Bro.  McGraw  many 
happy  years  to  enjoy  the  respect  of  his  brethren. 

Teeswater  Lodge,  No  276,  Teeswater  :  Visited  May  6th,  1892.  The 
lodge  is  progressing.  The  officers  have  been  doing  good  work  and  ex- 
cellent material  is  entering.  I  was  pleased  to  see  so  many  young  men 
among  the  members.  W.  Bro.  Chapman,  W.  M. ,  is  most  anxious  to 
bring  up  his  lodge  to  the  front  rank.  I  strongly  advised  frequent  meet- 
ings for  practice  in  order  that  greater  familiarity  with  the  work  would 
render  the  ceremonies  more  interesting  to  the  officers  and  members.  I 
was  assured  by  the  W.  M.  and  J.  W. ,  Bro.  Smith,  whom  I  have  known 
for  some  years  as  an  enthusiastic  Mason,  and  to  whom  I  am  under  obli- 
gation for  much  kindness  as  a  generous  host,  that  frequent  meetings 
would  be  held  and  the  working  of  the  lodge  perfected.  The  S.  W.  was 
not  present.  Bro.  Farquharson  is  acting  Secretary  efficiently  in  the 
absence  of  the  Secretary.  The  lodge  is  acting  with  judgment  in 
arranging  with  old  members  who  were  in  arrears,  and  they  promise  to 
collect  promptly  from  members  now  entering.  This  they  will  need  to 
do  as  they  are  moving  shortly  into  larger  premises  and  intend  invest- 
ing in  more  furniture.  Seven  brethren  from  Forest  Lodge,  accompanied 
by  their  well  skilled  W.  M.  Bro.  Ireland,  came  over  from  Wroxeter  to 
attend  the  meeting  and  did  much  to  encourage  276.  W.  Bro.  Ireland 
did  some  of  the  work  during  the  evening  at  the  request  of  the  W.  M. 
I  feel  greatly  encouraged  with  the  zeal  and  enthusiasm  of  the  brethren 
and  am  confident  of  their  continued  prosperity,  especially  as  they  pro- 
mised to  meet  often  for  practice  to  bring  themselves  up  to  the  proper 
standard.  I  strongly  advise  the  brethren  to  visit  other  lodges  as  often 
as  possible.     This  is  desirable  in  all  cases. 

j  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  284,  Brussels  :  Visited  February  9th.  Attend- 
ance, 30  ;  officers  all  present.  Seven  candidates  were  ballotted  for  and 
two  applications.  Two  candidates  were  initiated  and  all  the  degrees 
exemplified.  The  work  done  by  the  Master  and  his  Wardens  would  be 
difficult  to  excel,  every  detail  being  closely  watched  and  work  intelli- 
gently done.  V.  W.  Bro.  John  Shaw  is  an  ideal  Secretary  :  correct, 
prompt  and  capable.  Delinquent  members  must  feel  uncomfortable,  1 
notice  they  pay  promptly.  The  finances  of  the  lodge  are  on  a  sound 
basis,  receipts  promptly  handed  over  to  the  Treasurer  who  handles 
them  prudently.  The  older  and  leading  members  of  St.  John's  attend 
regularly,  make  lodge  meetings  interesting  to  the  younger  members 
and  are  in  this  way  having  great  prosperity.  W.  Bros.  Blackmore, 
Hepler  and  Watson,  and  Bros.  Brooks,  Spears,  Foster  and  Buck,  from 
Bernard,  accompanied  the  representative  of  G.  L.  on  this  occasion. 
The    brethren   of    184   were  exceedingly    kind  in   entertaining    their 


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visitors.     Brussels  is  to  be  congratulated  in  having  such  an  active  body 
of   Masons. 

YVingham  Lodge,  No.  286,  Wingham  :  Visited  March  8th.  The 
attendance  was  small,  18  :  of  which  number  4  were  visitors.  Offi- 
cers all  present,  \Y.  M.  in  the  chair.  A  candidate  was  raised,  the 
work  being  done  by  the  W.  M.  and  his  officers.  W.  Bro.  Williams, 
though  in  his  first  year,  did  the  work  with  the  confidence  of  a  skilled 
workman.  He  has  already  mastered  the  work,  not  being  satisfied  to 
be  able  to  do  part  only.  His  Wardens  are  also  capable  and  do  their 
work  intelligently.  The  Secretary  is  one  of  the  most  capable  in  the 
district,  he  occupied  the  unique  position  of  having  every  member  in  the 
lodge  clear  on  his  books,  not  one  dollar  being  due  or  in  arrears  from 
members.  I  took  occasion  to  congratulate  the  lodge  on  such  a  peculiar 
state  of  affairs.  W.  Bro.  Tamlin  assisted  at  the  ceremony  of  raising  by 
performing  appropriate  music  on  their  fine  organ.  The  brethren  of  286 
had  been  much  discouraged  some  time  ago  by  the  defalcation  of  their 
Treasurer  and  by  other  causes,  but  the  true  Masonic  spirit  of  a  few 
such  as  W.  Bros.  Tamlin  and  Morton,  and  the  hearty  co-operation  of 
others,  have  set  them  on  a  good  footing,  with  good  prospects. 

Fordwich  Lodge,  No.  331,  Fordwich  :  Visited  May  5th.  The  day  was 
wet  and  cold  and  country  roads  bad.  The  membership  of  the  lodge  is 
26,  of  whom  16  were  present.  This  indicated  zeal  on  the  part  of  the 
brethren,  taking  the  state  of  the  roads  into  consideration.  The  lodge 
met  for  the  first  time  in  their  new  and  handsome  lodge  room  which  was 
pushed  to  readiness  by  the  brethren,  who  were  busy  putting  down  car- 
pets and  placing  furniture  in  position  when  we  arrived  late  in  the  after- 
noon. When  they  get  their  new  furniture  in  place,  which  will  not  be 
long  now,  the  lodge  room  will  be  dedicated  by  the  M.W.  the  G.M., 
who  has  graciously  promised  to  be  present.  Bro.  B.  F.  Brook,  I.G., 
Bernard,  225,  accompanied  me  from  Listowel,  notwithstanding  the 
fact  that  14  miles  of  a  mud  road  must  be'driven  on  this  cold,  wet  day. 
I  was  much  grieved  and  disappointed  that  the  W. M.,  W.  Bro.  T. 
Donaghy,  was  taken  suddenly  ill  a  few  minutes  before  the  lodge  met 
and  unable  to  attend.  W.  Bro.  Hynes,  P.M.,  though  having  no  pre- 
vious notice,  took  the  chair,  opened  and  closed  the  lodge  with  skill  and 
ability,  and  was  willing  to  exemplify  either  of  the  degrees.  This  duty 
I  declined  to  place  on  him,  as  there  was  no  candidate  waiting  advance- 
ment. W.  Bro.  Donaghy,  though  unable  to  be  present,  I  am  assured 
can  do  all  the  work  with  much  credit.  The  conduct  of  the  officers 
indicated  good  work  being  done  in  the  lodge.  I  have  a  happy  recollec- 
tion of  the  Masonic  kindness  and  zeal  of  the  brethren  of  331. 

Bruce  Lodge,  No.  341,  Tiverton:  Visited  April  5th,  1892.  R.W.  Bro. 
Martin,  V.  W.  Bro.  Miller,  and  Bro.  Ruttle,  of  Northern  Light  Lodge, 
Kincardine,  accompanied  me,  and  made  the  nine  miles  of  a  drive  a 
pleasure.  34  members  and  visitors  present.  The  W.M.,  W.  Bro. 
Chambers,  though  young  in  the  work,  is  well  up,  and  initiated  a  candi- 
date in  good  form.  W.  Bro.  Chambers  is  certain  to  excel.  In  the 
absence  of  the  J.D.,  W.  Bro.  Hinders  did  the  work  of  the  J.D.  fault- 
lessly. The  Wardens  ably  support  the  W.M.  W.  Bro.  Mcjveller  is 
Secretary,  and  that  is  sufficient  guarantee  that  the  books  of  the  lodge 
are  well  kept.  Their  comfortable  lodge  room  is  convenient  and  owned 
by  the  brethren.  The  collection  of  dues  is  being  attended  to  with  suc- 
cess. The  true  Masonic  spirit  prevails  among  them,  though  their 
numbers  are  not  large,  they  are  doing  a  good  work  and  have  a  good 
prospect. 

Maple  Leaf  Lodge,  No.3j62,  Tara  :  Visited  January  11th  and  installed 


92  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

the  officers.  The  lodge  was  closed  in  all  the  degrees  by  the  newly  in 
stalled  Master  and  officers  in  admirable  style.  On  account  of  the  late- 
ness of  the  hour,  no  othe;  work  was  done.  R.W.  Bro.  Bruce,  past 
D.D.G.M.,  assured  me  that  the  W.M.  and  Wardens  were  capable  of 
doing  the  work  in  all  the  degrees.  The  Secy's  books  are  well  kept  and 
the  funds  of  the  lodge  regularly  handed  over  to  the  Treasurer  and  the 
accounts  properly  audited.  This  lodge,  though  not  large  in  numbers, 
has  a  number  of  efficient  and  well  skilled  Masons,  who,  by  constant 
attendance  and  wise  counsel,  keep  362  in  excellent  working  order.  I 
had  also  the  pleasure  of  meeting  an  old  acquaintance,  Bro.  Rev.  R.  S. 
Cooper,  D.D. ,  Rural  Dean,  who  is  Chaplain  of  lodge.  The  thoughtful 
care  and  kindness  of  the  brethren  to  the  representative  of  (hand  Lodge 
was  pleasant,  and  I  shall  long  remember  their  hearty  welcome.  There 
were  present  24  members  and  3  visitors,  one  of  the  latter  being  W.  Bro. 
YValmsley  from  Wiarton. 

Forest  Lodge,  Xo.  393,  Chesley  :  Visited  May  9th,  1892.  The  at- 
tendance was  above  my  expectations,  the  members  turning  out  well. 
There  were  not  many  visitors  present,  the  funeral  of  our  late  Bro.  Win. 
Bradley  of  Aldworth  Lodge,  Xo.  23.">,  taking  place  on  the  same  day,  at 
Paisley,  and  brethren  from  adjacent  lodges  attended,  and  were  there- 
fore too  late  to  visit  Forest  Lodge,  as  many  contemplated  doing.  The 
membership  is  30  :  dues  are  well  looked  after,  only  one  brother  being 
over  12  months,  in  arrears,  and  he  is  living  at  a  distance.  Three  years 
ago,  in  the  general  conflagration  that  swept  away  all  the  busines?  por- 
tion of  the  village,  the  lodge-room,  furniture  and  jewels  were  destroyed, 
and  for  a  time  the  brethren  were  disheartened  and  the  future  destiny 
of  the  lodge  was  doubtful.  Their  zeal,  however,  overcame  all  difficulty. 
W.  Bro.  Stewart  built  and  fitted  up  a  beautiful  lodge  room  which  has 
been  furnished  with  taste  on  borrowed  cash,  which  is  at  present  writing 
almost  entirely  paid.  The  comfort  and  elegance  of  the  lodge  room  be- 
ing a  true  index  of  the  energy  of  the  brethren.  There  was  no  regular 
work  on  the  occasion  of  my  visit,  the  first  degree  was  exemplified  by 
W.M  ,  and  regular  officers  of  the  lodge  opened  and  closed  in  all  the 
degrees.  The  work  in  every  part  was  excellent  indeed,  about  perfect, 
care  and  attention  to  ritual  and  details  was  evident  in  every  part.  To 
say  that  I  was  pleased  and  delighted  is  not  too  strong  language  to  use. 
The  kindly  attention  shown  me  during  my  visit  indicated  the  high 
esteem  they  have  for  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  and  the  G.  Lodge. 
There  is  no  brighter  lodge  in  the  district  than  393.  The  recollection  of 
my  visit  will  always  be  a  pleasure  to  me. 

Cedar  Lodge,  Xo.  396,  Wiarton  :  Visited  Jan.  12th,  in  the  midst  of 
a  great  snow  fall,  which  in  this  great  lumbering  district  taxed  the 
energy  of  every  one  engaged  in  this  important  industry.  Xotwith- 
standing  all  this  there  were  present  24  M.M.,  12  members  and  12 
visitors,  some  of  them  having  driven  some  30  miles  to  attend  lodge. 
The  W.M.  and  officers  present  except  S.W.  The  third  degree  was  con- 
ferred by  W.  Bro.  Moore,  W.M. ,  who  occupied  the  chair  for  the  first 
time  with  great  skill,  W.  Bro.  McKim  taking  part  of  the  work,  Bro. 
Brown  who  acted  as  S.W.  being  particularly  excellent  in  this  work. 
The  opening  and  closing  by  the  W.  M.  was  good.  The  lodge  room  is 
sufficiently  large  for  ordinary  lodge  work,  the  ante-rooms  convenient. 
The  Secretary,  W.  Bro.  YValmsley,  a  devoted  Mason,  does  his  work 
with  skill.  He  will  need  to  do  so  to  follow  in  the  footsteps  of  W.  Bro. 
McKim,  who  appears  by  the  records  to  have  been  acting  as  Secretary 
since  the  lodge  opened.  The  books  of  Cedar  Lodge  will  compare 
favorably  with  those  of  any  lodge  in  Canada.     The  Treasurer's  books 


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are  also  well  kept  and  audited.  With  the  fresh  blood  coming  into  the 
lodge,  and  the  fatherly  care  of  W,  Bros.  McKim,  Irwin  and  Walmsley, 
Cedar  Lodge  is  sure  to  prosper  ;  though  now  the  infant  lodge  of  the 
district,  its  rugged  growth  and  sturdy  vigor  are  assured.  The  cordial 
welcome  extended  to  me  and  the  kindness  of  the  brethren  will  long  be 
remembered. 

A  dispensation  having  been  issued  by  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  to 
the  brethren  of  Port  Elgin  to  open  a  new  lodge,  I  proceeded  on  the  9th 
of  June  to  open  the  lodge.  I  found  they  had  secured  a  suitable  room 
in  a  central  position  at  moderate  rent.  They  had  tastefully  fitted  and 
comfortably  furnished  it,  and  provided-  officer's  jewels  and  necessary 
supplies,  and  are  starting  absolutely  free  from  debt.  Officers  P.M. 
Ruby,  W.M.;  P.M.  George,  S.W.;  J.  F.  Lilly,  J.W.;  sixteen  charter 
members,  Brethren  from  Kincardine,  Tiverton,  YViarton,  Paisley, 
Tara,  Southampton,  Chesley  and  other  places,  to  the  number  of  fifty  - 
two,  came  to  bid  them  a  hearty  welcome  into  the  Masonic  fraternity  of 
lodges.  From  present  appearances  Port  Elgin  will  be  one  of  our  most 
active  and  prosperous  lodges.  R.W.  Bros.  Martin  and  Bruce,  and  W. 
Bros.  Wilson,  Brown,  Mickle,  Goodeve  and  Collins  cheerfully  and  in- 
telligently assisted  in  opening  the  lodge.  The  brethren  of  Port  Elgin 
right  hospitably  entertained  their  guests. 

At  the  suggestion  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  I  held  a  Lodge  of 
Instruction  at  Listowel  in  the  large  and  excellent  lodge  room  of  Bernard 
Lodge.  Xo.  225,  on  the  21st  June,  45  officers  and  brethren  wese  present. 
The  lodge  was  opened  by  officers  of  Bernard  Lodge,  No.  225,  at  9.30 
a.m.,  the  first  degree  was  exemplified  by  W.M.  and  officers  of  Forest 
Lodges,  393,  Chesley;  the  third  degreee  by  W.M.  and  officers  of  St. 
John's  Lodge,  No.  284,  Brussels.  The  work  throughout  was  excellent. 
The  committee  on  criticism  were  troubled  to  find  anything  to  criticise. 
No  encomium  could  be  too  high  nor  eulogy  too  strong  to  express  the 
excellence  of  the  work  iu  every  detail  on  the  floor  and  in  the  ritual.  I 
take  this  opportunity  of  thanking  the  brethren  for  their  devotion  to 
the  work  and  their  study  of  its  principles. 

D.  D.  Campbell. 

D.D.G.M.,  Fifth  Masonic  District" 

WILSON  DISTRICT,  NO.  6. 

To   the    Most    Worshipful  the   Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of 

the  Grand  Lodge  oj  Canada,  in  the  Province,  of  Ontario  : 
M.   W.  Sir  And  Brethren"  : — 

1  have  great  pleasure  in  submitting  my  report  on  the  condition  of 
Masonry  in  Wilson  District,  Xo  6. 

Having  had  the  honor  of  being  elected  D.  D.  G.  M.  for  this  District  at 
the  last  Communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  held  in  the  City  of  Toronto  in 
July,  1891,  I  undertook  to  do  the  work  a  little  reluctantly,  for  two 
reasons,  viz  :  having  to  follow  in  the  footsteps  of  a  most  enthusiastic 
predecessor,  and,  secondly,  being  somewhat  of  a  stranger  in  the  south 
part  of  the  district,  which  was  a  little  embarrassing  to  myself  on  the 
start,  where  one  comes  in  contact  with  so  many  distinguished  brethren 
whom  I  thought  perhaps  would  criticise  my  meetings,  severely  ;  but  to 
my  surprise  received  me  with  that  courtesy  and  brotherly  greeting 
which  seems  to  characterize  the  brethren  all  throughout  the  district, 
and  is  always  shown  by  them  to  visiting  brethren,  more  especially  to 
the  representative  of  the  Grand  Master. 


94  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

My  first  visit  was  made  to  Wilson  Lodge,  No.  113,  Waterford,  where 
I  received  a  most  cordial  greeting.  Installation  of  officers  was  the 
occasion  of  my  first  visit.  W.  Bro  Massecar  having  been  re-elected,  he 
has  filled  the  office  with  credit  to  himself  and  profit  to  the  Craft  for 
some  years.  The  other  officers  were  then  installed.  The  large  turn- 
out of  "brethren  was  evidence  enough  for  me  that  Masonry  in  Waterford 
was  flourishing,  and  more  especially  when  I  looked  around  and  saw  the 
wav  the  lodge  room  was  fitted  up.  Furniture  was  excellent  and  the 
room  has  a  neat  appearance,  well  lighted  with  gas.  The  officers  are  all 
well  up  in  their  work,  and  the  Secretary  keeps  the  books  of  the  lodge 
in  an  excellent  manner.  My  impression  of  the  good  feeling  which 
existed  amongst  the  brethren  of  Wilson  Lodge,  Waterford,  was  more 
than  realized.  Notwithstanding  this  lodge  has  met  with  such  severe 
losses,  it  is  to-day  in  a  good  financial  position  and  everything  looks 
well  for  a  prosperous  year. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  82,  Paris,  January  loth,  1892 :  My  visit  to 
my  own  lodge  was,  as  would  perhaps  be  expected  hy  me,  a  quiet  even- 
ing spent,  but  some  excellent  work  was  done  by  the  W.  M.,  A  N.  Par- 
n&v,  and  his  officers,  who  are  all  well  posted  in  all  the  degrees,  their 
work  being  very  creditable  to  them  in  e%rery  respect.  They  have  a 
good  lodge  room,  but  like  a  good  many  others  it  is  poorly  ventilated. 
A  good  feature  in  this  lodge  being  the  use  of  the  incandescent  electric 
light  which,  as  is  well  known,  is  most  convenient  on  certain  occasions. 
I  am  pleased  to  state  everything  is  very  satisfactory.  District  Secre- 
tary, Bro.  J.  Sorley,  makes  a  good  secretary  and  keeps  everything  in 
good  order. 

Hiram  Lodge,  Ingersoll,  February  5th,  1892  :  My  official  visit  to  the 
above  lodge  was  made  on  the  date  named.  A  very  large  number  of 
members  greeted  me.  W.  Bro.  Roles  in  the  Chair.  During  the  even- 
ing there  were  two  new7candidates  for  the  F.  C.  and  one  for  the  M. 
M.  The  work  was  excellent,  and  considering  the  officers  had  only  been 
installed  in  December,  they  were  well  up  in  their  work.  The  S.  W. 
delivered  the  lecture  in  the  second  degree  accurately.  I  noticed  some 
very  old  faces,  one  or  two  especially.  The  father  of  the  candidate 
raised  was  present  and  with  joy  in  his  heart  witnessed  the  beautiful 
ceremony,  afterwards  presenting  his  son  with  the  apron  he  had  worn 
so  long,  and  t  which  had  been  worn  by  his  grandfather  before  him.  I 
thought  it  a  touching  scene  when  he  made  the  remark  on  his  presenta- 
tion :  "I  have  long  looked  forward  to  this  and  now  I  am  satisfied." 
W.  Bro.  P.  Walsh  was  ill,  but  there  was  a  good  turnout  of  Past  Mas- 
ters and  a  rule  is  made  in  this  lodge  for  the  P.  Ms.  to  exemplify  the 
degrees  one  night  in  the  year,  all  taking  some  office  in  the  lodge  on 
that  night.  This  lodge  is  certainly  flourishing  and  in  good  financial 
standing.     The  lodge  room  is  the  most  beautiful  in  the  district. 

Erie,  No.  149,  Port  Dover,  Feb.  8th,  1892:  This  lodge,  although 
smaller  in  numbers  than  some  of  the  others,  is  progressing,  having  some 
old  Craftsmen  among  its  members.  Although  no  work  was  done  on  the 
evening  I  visited  there,  enough  was  seen  by  me  to  convince  me  that  the 
officers  are  well  up  in  their  work,  and  they  have  a  most  excellent 
Secretary,  true  and  trusty.  Their  lodge  roem  is  comfortable  and  neatly 
furnished.  This  place  during  the  summer,  is  often  visited  by  many 
distinguished  brethren  in  the  holidays,  it  being  a  favorite  summer 
resort.  Grippe  was  prevalent  at  the  time  of  my  visit,  and  prevented 
some  of  the  old  members  from  attending  that  evening. 

Norfolk  Lodge,  No.  10,  Simcoe,  Feb.  9th,  1892  :  This  lodge  was 
visited  by  me  on  the  above  date  and  is  one  of  the  strongest  lodges  in 


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the  district.  The  attendance  of  members  as  a  rule  is  very  large,  and 
financially  it  is  above  the  average.  W.  Bro.  Nixon  in  the  chair. 
Work  was  done  in  the  Third  Degree  in  a  creditable  manner,  being  the 
first  time  the  W.M.  had  been  called  upon  to  exemplify  it.  He  was 
well  assisted  by  the  other  officers.  W.  Bro.  P.  Kelly  makes  an  able 
Secretary,  and  looks  after  the  books  and  correspondence  well.  A  large 
turnout  of  the  brethren  in  their  large  hall  made  a  fine  spectacle  to  look 
upon.  The  trowels  presented  to  our  late  M.  W.  Grand  Master  Wilson, 
remind  us  of  his  great  popularity  and  the  esteem  in  which  he  was  held 
by  his  brethren  and  the  outside  world.  These  are  kept  as  treasures 
by  this  lodge,  and  are  always  uncovered  when  the  lodge  is  open.  A 
most  enjoyable  evening  was  spent  by  the  brethren  afterwards,  and  cer- 
tainly gave  me  the  impression  that  Masonry  has  advantages  here  which 
other  towns  do  not  possess,  namely,  having  been  the  residence  for  so 
many  years  of  one  of  the  most  distinguished  Masons  in  the  world. 

King  Hiram  Lodge,  No.  78,  Tilsonburg,  Feb.  10th,  1892  :  My  visit 
to  this  lodge  was  looked  forward  to  by  me  with  pleasure,  owing  to  the 
fact  that  the  Tilsonburg  brethren  are  noted  for  their  enthusiastic  recep- 
tion of  the  D.D.G  M.,  and  all  visiting  brethren.  On  the  evening  of  my 
arrival  a  fire  broke  out  in  the  town,  which  prevented  the  lodge  from 
meeting  till  late  in  the  evening,  too  late  for  any  work  to  be  done.  The 
lodge  was  opened  up  in  the  three  degrees  and  closed  severally.  Ques- 
tions were  asked  and  explained,  and  we  adjourned  to  one  of  the  neigh- 
boring banqueting  halls  and  the  enthusiasm  certainly  burst  forth.  R.  W. 
Bro.  J.  Macdonald,  P.D.D.G.M.,  presided.  About  100  being  present, 
and  certainly  the  greatest  banquet  ever  given  in  my  honor  was  given 
that  night.  The  officers  I  know  are  all  well  posted,  they  possess  an 
efficient  Secretary  and  the  lodge  is  in  good  financial  standing,  a  good 
lodge  room  and  well  furnished,  and  Masonry  is  on  the  move.  This 
lodge  will  always  flourish. 

Walsingham,  No.  174,  Port  Rowan,  Feb.  11th,  1892  :  This  lodge  was 
visited  by  me  on  Feb.  11th,  and  a  good  turn  out  of  members  attended  ; 
considerable  work  was  done.  The  W.M.  certainly  works  admirably 
with  the  other  officers.  W.  Bro.  Jas.  Ryan  is  Secretary.  Too  much 
praise  cannot  be  given  him  for  the  manner  in  which  the  lodge  books  are 
kept.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  R.W.  Bro.  Stewart,  M.D.  ;  also 
had  the  pleasure  of  presenting  a  P.M.  jewel  to  W.  Bro.  P.M.  Smith, 
a  worthy  Mason,  who  is  held  in  high  estimation  by  the  brethren  in  the 
district.  The  lodge-room  is  large,  well-furnished,  and  the  property  of 
the  lodge.  Every  one  seems  enthusiastic,  and  are  trying  to  make  the 
lodge  prosper. 

Vittoria  Lodge,  Vittoria,  Feb.  12th,  1892 :  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
Feb.  12th,  being  accompanied  by  several  of  the  Simcoe  brethren.  There 
was  no  work  done  on  that  evening,  except  opening  and  closing  in 
the  three  degrees.  Rt.  W.  Bro.  Kennedy,  an  enthusiastic  Mason,  and 
P.D.D.G.M.,  was  present.  The  W.M.  and  officers  appear  to  be  all  well 
qualified  to  fill  the  positions  held  by  them.  W.  Bro.  D.  McCaul,  the 
Secretary,  was  seriously  ill,  and  was  not  aide  to  be  present.  After  lodge 
a  banquet  was  given,  R.W.  Bro.  Kennedy  presiding,  and  an  enjoyable 
evening  was  spent.  The  Simcoe  hrethren,  as  well  as  myself,  thoroughly 
enjoyed  the  visit.  Masonry  looks  well  here.  The  property  is  owned 
by  the  lodge,  and  is  a  creditable  building.  The  thermometer  registered 
20°  below  zero.  A  beautiful  drive  home  by  full  moon  brought  us  back  to 
Simcoe  in  the  morning. 

Frederick  Lodge,  No.  217,  Delhi  :  My  visit  to  this  lodge  was  on 
March  7th,  1892,  and  was  fairly  well  attended.     No  work  was  exempli- 


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fied,  but  the  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  severally  in  the  first,  second, 
and  third  degrees.  The  brethren  seemed  pleased  to  derive  instruction, 
and  some  two  hours  were  spent  discussing  different  questions.  The 
lodge-room  is  comfortable  and  well  furnished,  but  since  my  visit  the 
brethren  have  seen  fit  to  make  a  change  for  the  better,  to  a  larger  hall, 
and  nearer  the  centre  of  the  town.  W.  Bro.  Chrysler,  a  great  enthu- 
siast, seems  to  hold  the  lodge  well  together.  Bro.  E.  Morgan  makes  an 
efficient  Secretary.  This  lodge  has  an  insurance  of  twelve  hundred 
dollars  (not  12,000,  as  stated  in  last  G.  L.  Report),  on  the  life  of  one  of 
its  Past  Masters,  and  no  doubt  keeps  them  a  little  more  pinched  finan- 
cially than  they  otherwise  would  be.  They  have  a  fair  membership,  and 
Masonry  is  growing  in  this  thriving  town.  We  spent  a  pleasant  even- 
ing after  the  lodge  was  closed,  when  everyone,  as  well  as  myself,  seemed 
well  p1  eased. 

Oriental  Lodge,  Xo.  181,  Port  Burwell,  March  Sth  :  My  official  visit 
to  this  lodge  was  made  under  trying  circumstances,  as  the  roads  were 
axle  deep  in  mud,  which  made  me  late  in  arriving  at  the  appointed 
time.  W.  Bro.  W.  S.  Davidson  in  the  chair,  work  in  the  Third  Degree 
was  the  order  of  the  evening.  The  W.  M.  exemplified  the  work  most 
efficiently.  He  is  a  thorough  master  of  his  lodge  and  some  day  will 
make  his  mark  amongst  the  leading  Craftsmen.  His  Wardens  ably 
assisted  him  and  the  junior  officers  also.  The  Secretary,  a  well  tried 
Craftsman,  was  on  hand,  and  an  examination  of  his  books  was  a  great 
pleasure  to  me.  The  building  is  owned  by  the  lodge  and  nothing  owing 
on  it.     This  lodge  is  flourishing  and  in  a  good  financial  position. 

Oxford  Lodge,  Xo.  76,  Woodstock,  March  9th,  1892  :  This  Lodge,  if 
I  am  allowed  to  make  any  distinction,  is  considered  the  best  lodge  in  the 
Wilson  District.  The  lodge-room  is  the  same  as  is  used  by  the 
brethren  of  King  Solomon's  Lodge,  Xo.  43 ;  it  certainly  has  a  magnifi- 
cent and  imposing  appearance  upon  entering  it.  When  well-fillled,  as  I 
always  have  seen  it,  it  is  a  most  imposing  sight.  Oxford  Lodge  has  the 
largest  membership,  consequently  a  better  attendance  and  financially 
better.  W.  Bro.  A.  M.  Clark  was  in  the  chair  on  the  occasion  of  my 
official  visit,  as  well  as  at  the  three  other  times  I  have  had  the  honor 
of  attending.  There  were  four  candidates  to  be  passed  that  evening. 
W.  Bro.  Clark  passed  two,  and  V.  W.  Bro.  Wilkinson  passed  the  re- 
maining two.  Both  of  these  brethren  worked  the  degrees  as  well  as  it 
could  possibly  have  been  done,  being  ably  assisted  by  the  Wardens, 
W.  A.  Karn,  S.  W.,  and  Bro.  John  Odium,  M.D.,  J.  W.  The  work 
was  most  excellent,  it  was  a  pleasure  to  hear  the  wardens  give  their 
lectures  to  the  candidates.  The  feature  in  this  lodge  which  I  was  par- 
ticularly struck  with  was  the  manner  in  which  the  candidates  for  F.C. 
and  M.M.  went  through  their  examinations.  They  all  received  the  ap- 
plause from  the  brethren  present  which  they  so  well  deserved.  Another 
feature  I  noticed  also,  was  that  the  Past  Masters  of  this  lodge  all  took 
some  part  of  the  ceremony,  and  all  seemed  well  posted  and  pleased  to 
be  asked,  which  I  am  sorry  to  say  is  not  the  rule  by  any  means  in  most 
of  the  other  lodges,  perhaps  from  want  of  practice  or  from  not  being 
asked.  This  was  really  a  true  Masonic  evening,  and  was  the  most  en- 
joyable one,  so  far,  on  my  trip  of  Masonic  inspection.  A  fine  banquet 
was  held  afterwards,  and  the  remainder  of  the  evening  was  spent 
nearly,  to  me,  as  enjoyable  as  the  first  part.  The  worthy  secretary  of 
this  lodge  deserves  more  than  1  am  able  to  express.  His  books  are  a 
credit  to  himself  and  the  lodge  which  for  so  long  has  been  honored  with 
his  membership.  He  is  one  of  the  most  enthusiastic  Masons  it  has  been 
my  good  fortune  to  come  in  contact  with.    In  reading  last  year's  report 


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by  R.  W.  Bro.  1).  H.  Hunter,  P.D.D.G.M.,  I  thought  he  was  praising 
his  own  lodge  rather  strongly,  but  I  can  now  understand  the  reason 
and  endorse  every  word.  Masonry  must  prosper  in  this  lodge,  and  un- 
doubtedly will.  The  W.  M.  has  great  support  from  the  P. Ms  and  all 
the  brethren,  being  one  of  the  most  popidar  W.  M's  in  the  District. 

Thistle  Lodge,  No.  250,  Embro,  March  10th,  1892  :  This  lodge  was 
visited  by  me  on  the  next  evening  after  Woodstock,  in  company-  with 
Rt.  W.  Bro.  Hunter,  P.D.D.G.M.,  who  kindly  drove  me  out.  The 
weather  was  a  regular  blizzard  and  intensely  cold.  This  lodge  is  com- 
posed principally  of  country  members,  and  a  small  attendance  greeted 
me  owing  to  the  brethren  not  being  able  to  drive  in  through  the  storm, 
and  thus  showing  their  sense  by  not  venturing  out.  W.  Bro.  Munro 
in  the  chair.  No  work  being  on  for  the  evening,  the  lodge  was  opened 
and  closed  severally  in  the  three  degrees  which  was  well  done  and 
showed  the  officers  to  be  skilled  workmen.  As  in  every  case  which  I 
have  found,  the  lodge  books  are  well  kept.  The  lodge  room  is  very  neat 
and  tidy,  one  of  the  most  comfortable  lodges  I  have  come  across.  I  was 
received  most  enthusiastically  by  the  small  number  present,  and  it 
was  a  most  enjoyable  visit  to  me  and  will  long  be  remembered.  This 
lodge  is  doing  a  good  work,  and  is  on  the  increase.  Financially  they 
are  in  a  fair  condition. 

Plattsville  Lodge,  No.  178,  Plattsyille,  March  11th,  1892:  I  had  the 
pleasure  of  visiting  this  lodge.  By  information  I  received  from  R.  W. 
Bro.  Hunter  I  knew  that  this  lodge  is  very  flourishing,  and  so  I  found 
it.  The  W.M.,  J.  L.  Brown,  in  the  chair.  Work  in  the  third  degree, 
which  was  well  done.  The  Masons  in  Plattsville  are  more  enthusiastic 
than  in  any  place  of  its  size  in  the  district.  The  social  side  of  Masonry 
shines  out  with  real  brotherly  love.  The  work  done  by  the  different 
officers  speaks  well  for  the  lodge.  The  secretary  I  found  at  his  post, 
with  his  books  neat  and  clean  and  well  kept.  The  lodge -room  is  small 
bnt  very  comfortable  and  well  furnished.  Financially  this  lodge  is 
strong  and  is  well  supported  by  the  members,  who  have  annually  one 
of  the  finest  festivals  that  would  do  credit  to  any  lodge  twice  the  size. 
This  lodge  is  most  nourishing,  and  it  gave  me  great  pleasure  to  visit 
them. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  Norwich,  No.  104,  March  16th,  1892  :  I  made  my 
official  visit  to  this  lodge  on  the  above  date,  when  a  good  attendance 
of  brethren  greeted  me ;  W.  Bro.  McCurdy  in  the  chair,  exemplified 
the  work  in  the  first  degree.  The  work  was  well  done,  it  being  the 
first  time  the  W.M.  has  worked  this  degree  and  being  well  assisted  by 
his  officers  who  are  all  well  up  in  their  work.  They  have  an  able  secre- 
tary who  has  the  books  in  capital  order  and  keeps  the  brethren  up  to 
the  mark.  1  can  say  that  financially  they  are  in  a  good  shape.  The 
W.M.  is  very  popular,  which  accounts  for  the  good  attendance.  A 
most  enjoyable  evening  was  spent  afterwards.  Masonry  certainly  looks 
well  here. 

Blenheim  Lodge,  No.  108,  Princeton,  March  18th,  1892  :  I  visited 
this  lodge  in  company  with  six  brethren  from  Paris.  This  is  the 
youngest  lodge  in  the  district.  W.  Bro.  Patton  in  the  chair,  a  large 
turn  out  of  brethren  and  also  from  other  places  greeted  me  right  royally'. 
The  W.  M.  took  the  opportunity  to  see  the  third  degree  worked  by 
some  of  the  visiting  brethren  ;  W.  Bro.  Foley  and  W.  Bro.  P.  Buckley, 
of  St.  John's  Lodge,  Paris,  did  the  work,  although  W.  Bro.  Patton, 
who  has  been  in  the  East  for  some  years,  and  having  had  the  work  to 
do  mostly  himself,  which  has  come  rather  hard  on  such  an  enthusiastic 
Mason,  took  the  J.  W.'s  chair.     The  work  from  the  chairs  was  excel- 


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lent,  and  is  not  to  be  surpassed;  it  must  have  been  pleasing  not  only  to 
the  Princeton  brethren,  but  to  the  visitors  Mho  were  present.  The 
lodge  room  is  small  but  convenient,  and  is  well  furnished,  the  fittings 
being  owned  in  part  by  other  societies.  This  is  only  a  temporary  rest- 
ing place  for  the  brethren  who  are  now  fittiDg  up  a  spacious  hall  in 
another  part  of  the  village.  Their  numbers  are  increasing  rapidly. 
Their  secretary,  Bro.  J.  Smiley,  makes  an  efficient  officer  and  keeps  the 
brethren  up  to  the  mark.  I  look  for  good  results  from  this  lodge,  more 
so  because  R.  W.  Bro.  Hunter,  P.  D.  D.  G.  M. ,  has  them  well  in  hand, 
being  a  member  and  regular  attendant.  I  informed  them  that  I  dis- 
approved of  a  Masonic  lodge  room  being  occupied  in  conjunction  with 
any  other  order,  but  was  informed  by  the  secretary  that  permission  had 
been  given  by  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  that  it  could  be  used 
temporarily. 

King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  43,  Woodstock  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of 
visiting  this  lodge  on  April  5th,  1892,  and  was  welcomed  enthusiasti- 
callv.  The  attendance  was  large  as  on  the  occasion  of  my  visit  to 
the  sister  lodge,  Oxford,  No.  76,  who  occupy  the  same  room.  I 
am  pleased  to  state  that  the  greatest  harmony  prevails  between 
these  two  lodges.  W.  Bro.  Brown  was  in  the  chair.  Initiation  was 
the  work  and  the  W.  M.  certainly  did  the  work  in  a  creditable  manner. 
The  work  in  this  lodge  is  good  and  the  Wardens  sustained  their  repu- 
tation as  being  well  skilled.  W.  Bro.  Frazer,  an  old  stand-by  of  this 
lodge,  was  in  his  place  as  Secretary.  Comment  ftn  his  books  would  be 
needless  on  my  part.  It  is  well  known  that  anything  he  undertakes  is 
always  done  well.  The  turn  out  of  Past  Masters  was  very  good,  some- 
thing I  am  always  pleased  to  see.  In  Woodstock  they  all  seem  to  take 
a  deep  interest  in  the  work,  and  are  bound  one  and  all  as  brothers  to 
support  each  other  as  well  as  carrying  out  the  true  spirit  of  Free- 
masonry. This  lodge  is  in  good  financial  standing  and  is  always  ready 
to  come  forward  and  support  anything  to  help  a  brother  Mason.  In 
my  opinion  if  Oxford  Lodge  does  not  advance  too  fast,  this  lodge  will 
soon  be  as  strong  financially  and  numerically.  After  the  lodge  closed 
we  spent  a  pleasant  evening  in  the  adjoining  room,  where  I  was  royally 
entertained.  My  Masonic  recollection  of  the  Woodstock  brethren  was 
confirmed  more  strongly  than  on  my  former  visit  to  this  truly  Masonic 
town. 

Burford  Lodge,  No.  106,  Burford  :  I  made  my  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  on  April  6th,  1892,  with  a  number  of  the  Paris  brethren.  A  very 
large  turn-out  of  members,  W.  Bro.  Collins  in  the  Chair.  Initiation 
was  the  work  of  the  evening.  The  W.  M.  did  the  work  beautifully 
and  in  a  manner  that  brought  forth  expressions  of  delight  from  the 
visiting  brethren,  amongst  whom  was  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Nixon,  P.D. 
D.  G.  M.  of  Toronto  District,  who  expressed  great  satisfaction.  This 
is  the  largest  lodge  membership  of  any  lodge  outside  of  the  towns,  and 
brethren  seem  to  turn  out  better  here  than  in  any  other  place  in  the 
district.  Too  much  cannot  be  said  of  this  lodge  for  the  brotherly  ex- 
ample shown  by  all  its  members.  It  is  really  hearty.  One  is  received 
by  all  in  a  true  Masonic  spirit,  kindly  and  brotherly  indeed,  which 
makes  one  feel  that  Masons  here  live  up  to  the  principles  which  were 
instilled  into  them  when  they  were  made.  Some  of  the  other  lodges 
would  do  well  to  imitate  their  brethren  from  Burford.  The  officers 
are  all  very  popular  with  the  brethren.  V.  W.  Bro.  Miles  and  W.  Bro. 
Wilson  and  a  number  of  the  older  Masons  of  the  district  were  on  hand. 
The  Secretary's  work  deserves  praise.  Being  an  old  Secretary  myself, 
I  have  examined  the  books  of  the  different  lodges  with  great  pleasure. 


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This  lodge  is  hound  to  go  ahead,  for  more  enthusiasm  could  not  well  be 
shown.  The  lodge  room  is  neat  and  comfortable  and  is  the  property  of 
the  lodge.  Financially  this  lodge  is  strong,  and  the  membership  is  on 
the  increase.  We  had  a  very  enjoyable  time  after  the  lodge  closod.  I 
have  great  pleasure  in  reporting  most  favourably  on  the  condition  of 
this  lodge. 

Oak  Branch,  Innerkip,  No.  261  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting  this 
lodge  on  April  7th,  1S92,  with  W.  Bro.  Clark  of  Oxford  Lodge,  Wood- 
stock. Although  this  is  not  a  strong  lodge,  there  was  a  fair  turn  out. 
The  W.  M.  in  the  Chair.  There  being  no  work  on,  the  lodge  was 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees.  A  lot  of  detail  work  was  done 
which  the  brethren  seemed  anxious  to  learn.  As  far  as  I  could  judge, 
the  officers  were  all  posted  in  their  work.  The  lodge  dues  seem  to  be 
paid  up,  which  speaks  well  for  the  Secretary  who  keeps  the  books  in 
first -class  shape.  The  prospects  of  this  lodge  are  good.  I  had  an 
enjoyable  visit  and  found  the  brethren  all  enthusiastic.  They  have  a 
good  staff  of  officers. 

Vienna  Lodge,  No.  237,  Vienna  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  April  8th, 
1892.  There  was  a  good  turn. out  to  greet  me.  Work  in  the  third 
degree.  The  W.  M.  in  the  Chair.  The  work  was  well  done.  The 
W.  M.  was  ably  assisted  by  the  officers.  I  think  this  lodge  will  com- 
pare favorably  with  some  of  the  others  in  the  district,  although  a  small 
place  and  so  close  to  Pt.  Burwell ;  they  have  a  good  membership  and  all 
seem  to  be  enthusiastic.  The  Secretary,  an  old  and  faithful  Craftsman, 
was  at  his  post.  The  books  were  well  kept.  This  lodge  will  go  ahead. 
We  had  a  pleasant  gathering. 

Scotland  Lodge,  No.  193:  Scotland,  April  11th,  1892.  In  company 
with  several  of  the  Paris  brethren  I  visited  this  lodge  officially  and 
was  received  by  a  large  gathering  of  Masons.  The  W.  M.  in  the 
Chair.  The  E.  A.  degree  was  exemplified  and  the  work  was  expertly 
done.  The  other  officers  were  well  up  Bro.  J.  W.  W.  Glassford, 
M.D.,  gave  the  lecture  on  the  Tracing  Board  in  good  form.  The  Sec- 
retary has  the  books  of  the  lodge  in  excellent  shape.  Everything  seems 
to  be  in  a  prosperous  condition  in  this  lodge.  The  W.  M.  is  popular 
with  the  brethren  which  necessarily  makes  the  members  enthusiastic. 
Financially  this  lodge  is  in  a  fair  condition.  There  was  a  large  turn- 
out of  visiting  brethren . 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  68,  Ingersoll,  April  loth,  1892  :  I  made  my 
official  visit  to  this  lodge  on  the  above  date,  and  was  greeted  by  a  large 
turn-out  of  brethren.  The  ^M.,Wm.  Partle,  in  the  chair;  work  in  the 
first  degree.  Two  candidates  were  initiated.  The  work  of  this  lodge 
is  very  good  ;  the  W.M.  and  officers  are  all  accurate  in  the  three  de- 
grees. This  lodge  uses  the  same  room  as  their  sister  lodge,  King  Hiram, 
No.  37.  It  is  the  handsomest  lodge-room  in  the  district,  being  beauti- 
•  fully  decorated.  Everything  in  it  looks  neat.  The  Secretary  has  the 
books  in  good  order,  and  attends  to  the  work  of  the  lodge  very  well  in- 
-deed.  The  Past  Masters  of  this  lodge  are  punctual  in  attendance,  and 
the  brethren  work  in  harmony  with  the  members  of  the  other  lodge 
Everything  seems  prosperous  with  them.  Financially,  they  are  in  a 
sound  condition.  I  have  pleasure  in  reporting  very  favourably  on  this 
lodge.  Amongst  its  members  is  11.  W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler,  P.  D.D.  G.M. , 
the  excellent  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Jurisprudence  in  Grand 
Lodge. 

During  my  term  of  office  I  have  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting  Oxford  and 
King  Solomon  Lodges,  Woodstock  and  also  the  Lodge  at  Scotland.  Also, 
on  the  occasion  of  the  visit  of  the  Grand  Master,  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross 


100  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

Robertson,  who  delivered  his  famous  lecture  on  "  The  History  of  Craft 
Masonry."  The  beneficial  work  that  has  been  done  during  the  last  two 
years  by  this  distinguished  brother  will  long  be  felt  by  the  Craft  all 
through  the  jurisdiction.  When  years  have  rolled  by,  the  good  that  has 
been  done  b}'  his  visits  will  still  remain.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting 
Oxford  Lodge,  Woodstock,  on  the  occasion  of  the  visit  of  V.  W.  Bro.  G.  S. 
Ryerson,  M.D.,G.S.D. ,  who  gave  his  lecture  on  "Woman  and  Masonry." 
It  was  a  great  treat  to  myself,  and  was  appreciated  by  every  one  pre- 
sent ;  at  the  finish  he  received  well-deserved  thanks.  He  is  certainly 
an  enthusiastic  Mason.  On  the  same  evening  a  presentation  of  a  set  of 
Grand  Lodge  regalia  to  P.D.D.G.M.  D.  H.  Hunter  was  made,  and 
was  a  pleasing  spectacle.  The  district  was  fairly  represented,  and 
there  was  a  large  assemblage  of  the  Woodstock  brethren.  R.W.  Bro. 
Hunter  is  held  in  high  esteem  by  the  brethren  of  Wilson  District.  I 
have  great  pleasure  in  stating  that  all  the  W.  Ms.  in  this  district  are 
able  to  work  the  degrees,  as  far  as  I  have  been  able  to  judge.  The  at- 
tendance at  lodge  meetings  has  been  good.  The  majority  of  the  lodges 
are  in  good  financial  standing.  The  by-laws  of  many  of  the  lodges  are 
being  revised.  This  was  essential  indeed,  as  some  of  them  were  not  in 
accordance  with  the  constitution.  The  work  done  by  R.W.  Bro.  Hun- 
ter was  strongly  visible  all  through  the  district,  and  I.  therefore,  found 
my  work  easy  in  some  respects.  My  official  visits  were  enjoyable,  and 
my  thanks  to  the  brethren  of  Wilson  District  can  be  but  feebly  express- 
ed* by  me  when  I  say  that  I  highly  appreciate  the  cordial  greetings  ex- 
tended to  me  on  every  occasion.  The  kindness  and  genuine  brotherly 
spirit  exhibited  by  them  will  long  be  cherished.  The  kind  courtesies 
and  hospitalities  which  I  have  received  are  characteristic  of  the  Masons 
of  Wilson  District,  which  has  amongst  its  membership  some  of  the  most 
distinguished  Masons  of  the  Craft.  I  thank  the  different  lodges  for  con- 
tributing so  handsomely  towards  my  travelling  expenses  and  per- 
sonal comfort.  I  made  it  a  point  not  to  call  an  emergency  on  the  occa- 
sion of  my  visit.  1  visited  each  lodge  on  their  regular  meeting  night. 
I  have,  therefore,  much  pleasure,  M.W.  Sir  and  Brethren,  in  reporting 
that  the  condition  of  Masonry  in  Wilson  District,  No.  6,  is  in  a  most 
flourishing  state,  due  in  a  great  measure  to  the  excellent  officers  in  the 
several  lodges,  and  the  support  received  by  them  from  the  members 
composing  the  same. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

Peter  H.  Cox,  D.D.G.M. 

*       Sixth  Masonic  District. 


WELLINGTON  DISTRICT,    NO.   7. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Matter  and  Members  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 

I  have  the  honor  to  present  to  you  the  following  report  on  the  Con 
dition  of  Masonry  in  the  Seventh  Masonic  District. 

Owing  to  illness  in  the  first  half  of  my  year  of  office,  the  greater 
number  of  my  visits  have  been  made  quite  recently.  I  have  visited  20 
of  the  21  lodges  which  compose  this  district,  and  I  am  pleased  to  be 
able  to  report  that  many  are  in  a  very  prosperous  condition.  A  few 
of  the  lodges  have  not  made  much  progress,  but  the  greater  number 
have  added  to  their  membership,  making  the  aggregate  increase  in  the 
district  quite  considerable.  I  shall  be  very  brief,  and  depend  upon 
the   accompanying   tabulated    statement  to  show  the  standing  of  the 


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several  lodges.  I  regret  that  some  of  the  lodges  are  slow  in  making 
returns  of  information  to  the  D.  D.G.M. ,  from  which  that  statement  is 
prepared.  It  gives  me  pleasure  to  be  able  to  report  that  in  all  lodges 
visited  harmony  prevails,  and  that  the  W.  M's.  are  well  skilled  and  the 
work  well  presented.  The  lodge  rooms  of  the  district,  with  one  or 
two  exceptions,  are  large,  comfortable,  well-furnished,  and  supplied 
with  all  the  appliances  necessary  to  the  work.  The  average  attend- 
ance is  far  below  what  it  should  be,  bting  a  litt'e  over  thirty  per  cent, 
of  the  membeiship. 

Non-payment  of  dues  is  the  formidable  difficulty,  and  one  that  swells 
the  loss  of  members  more  than  all  other  causes  combined.  In  my  visits 
I  have  urged  the  necessity  of  prompt  action  in  the  collection  of  dues. 
The  Masters  and  secretaries  of  nearly  all  the  lodges  are  making  earnest 
efforts  to  abate  this  crying  evil,  and,  I  am  pleased  to  hear,  are  meeting 
with  very  encouraging  success. 

My  official  visits  in  the  district  were  made  in  the  following  order  : — 

Mercer  Lodge,  No.  347,  Fergus  :  M\"  first  official  visit  in  the  district 
was  made  to  1  his  lodge  Nov.  13th,  1891.  The  attendance  was  good. 
Two  candidates  were  raised  to  the  third  degree.  The  work  was  ex- 
cellently given  by  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Craig.  Books  are  well  kept.  The 
lodge  room  has  been  refitted  and  improved,  and  now  presents  a  fine 
appearance.     Financial  position  good,  and  prospects  fair. 

Irvine  Lodge,  No.  203,  Flora  :  Visited  at  its  regular  meeting,  Nov. 
20th,  1891.  The  attendance  of  members  and  visitors  was  large.  R.W. 
Bro.  Dr.  Savage,  R.  W.  Bro.  John  Macdonald  and  R.  W.  Bro.  T.  P. 
Smith  are  members  of  this  lodge,  and  were  present.  The  W.  M.  and 
his  officers  are  well  posted  in  the  work.  Arrearage  of  dues  is  large, 
but  the  pre3ent  W.M. ,  Bro.  J.  Clark,  informs  me  that  vigorous  means 
will  be  applied  to  reduce  them.  Books  are  well  kept,  and  prospects 
fair. 

Harris  Lodge,  No.  216,  Orangeville:  Regular  meeting,  February  9th. 
The  attendance  was  very  large.  There  were  eight  applications.  This 
lodge  is  one  of  the  most  prosperous  in  the  district.  Twenty  meetings 
were  held  and  twenty-one  F.  A.  degrees  conferred.  The  membership 
shows  a  net  gain  of  19  in  the  year.  The  books  are  models  of  neatness 
and  order.  R.W.  Bro.  Fox,  R.W.  Bro.  J.  McLaren,  P.  M.  Brown  and 
others  take  a  great  interest  in  the  lodge.  W.  Master  Robt.  Irvine  and 
his  officers  are  well  skilled  and  efficient  workers. 

Scott  Lodge,  No.  421,  Grand  Valley:  Feb.  10th  visited  this  lodge, 
accompanied  by  R  W.  Bro  McLaren,  R.W.  Bro.  Fox,  W.  Bro.  Brown, 
W.  Bro.  Irwin,  and  others  of  Harris  Lodge.  1  his  young  lodge  shows 
p'.enty  of  life,  and  under  the  care  of  W.  Bro.  Dr.  Hopkins,  W.  Bro. 
Scott,  and  the  present  W.  M. ,  Bro.  Cooper,  is  sure  to  prosper.  Two 
candidates  were  initiated.  The  W.  M.  and  officers  are  efficient  in  the 
work.  Lodge  is  small,  but  comfortable.  Books  are  right,  and  pros- 
pects good. 

Harriston  Lodge,  No.  262,  Harriston  :  I  visited  this  lodge  April  11th; 
attendance  was  fair  ;  one  degree  wis  conferred,  and  the  lodge  opened 
and  closed  in  the  three  degrees.  The  officers  gave  the  work  in  a  very 
efficient  manner.  Arrearages  of  dues  have  been  large,  but  efforts  are 
being  made  to  have  them  collected.  The  lodge  is  sound  financially,  and 
prospects  are  good. 

Durham  Lodge,  No.  306,  Durham  :  My  visit  to  Durham  Lodge  was 
nude  April  12th  ;  the  attendance  was  good.  No  work  presented,  but 
from  the  way  in  which  the  lodge  was  opened  and  clostd  in  the  several 
degrees,  I  feel  sure  the  officers  are  prepared  to  do  work  well  when  pre- 


102  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

sented.  The  membership,  which  has  been  stationary  for  some  years, 
shows  an  increase.  The  Past  Masters  take  a  deep  interest  in  the  lodge. 
Books  are  well  kept. 

Waverley  Lodge,  No.  361,  Gnelph  :  On  my  visit  to  VYaverley  Ledge 
I  was  met  by  a  large  attendance  of  visitors  and  members  from  Speed 
and  Gnelph  Lodges.  The  hall  in  which  the  city  lodges  meet  is  large 
and  well-fnrnished — a  credit  to  the  Ciaft  in  Guelph.  A  candidate  was 
passed  to  the  second  degree.  The  W.  Master,  Bro.  A.  Little,  is  careful 
and  correct,  and  was  well  assisted  in  the  work.  The  records  show 
|81  ^s  txpended  in  relief.  Arrearage  of  dues  is  too  large.  Financial 
state  of  lodge  good. 

Alma  Lodge,  Xo.  72.  Gait  :  I  visited  Alma  Lodge,  April  26th.  This 
is  the  oldest  1<  dge  in  the  district,  and  one  of  the  oldest  in  the  province 
ot  Ontario,  older,  I  am  told,  than  its  number  would  indicate.  I  am 
pleased  to  report  that  in  its  old  age  it  shows  no  signs  of  feebleness,  but 
is  vigorous,  showing  an  increase  of  six  members  in  the  year.  Like  sev- 
eral other  good  lodges,  it  has  too  large  an  amount  of  uncollected  dues. 
The  attendance  was  good.  A  candidate  was  given  the  third  degree  in 
a  very  careful  and  correct  manner.  The  lodge  room  is  large  and  com- 
fortable.    W.M.  and  officers  are  efficient  in  the  work. 

Speed  Lodge,  No.  180,  Guelph  :  Speed  Lodge  is  another  of  the  old 
reliable  lodges  of  the  district.  Its  membership  is  over  one  hundred. 
On  my  visit,  May  3rd,  the  attendance  was  large,  and  I  had  the  pleasure 
of  again  meeting  a  number  of  the  brethren  of  YVaverley  and  Gueph 
Lodges.  The  W.  Master,  Bro.  Tovell,  is  well  skilled,  and  the  assistant 
officers  are  very  correct  in  their  work.  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  Scoon,  R.W. 
Bro.  Maloney,  and  a  number  of  Past  Masters  were  present.  Amount 
of  relief  granted  in  the  year,  8116.75.  Arrears  of  dues  are  pretty  large 
in  proportion  to  the  number  of  members  in  arrear. 

St.  Alban's,  No.  200,  Mt.  Forest  :  My  visit  was  made  May  6th. 
The  attendance  was  fair.  A  candidate  was  passed  to  the  second 
degree.  W.  Bro.  Kilgour,  the  W.M.,  gave  the  work  very  correctly 
and  was  fairly  assisted.  The  books  are  well  kept.  Dues  are  collected, 
and  the  lodge  shows  an  increase  in  members  of  four  for  the  year. 
The  W.  Master  informs  me  that  they  are  endeavoring  to  secure  a 
more  suitable  lodge  room.  The  prospects  of  this  lodge  look  better 
than  they  were.     Meetings  are  held  regularly. 

New  Hope  Lodge,  No.  279,  Hespeler  :  I  visited  this  lodge  at  its  re- 
gular meeting.  May  11th.  There  was  a  good  attendance  of  members. 
The  W.M.,  Bro.  Weaver,  conferred  the  third  degree  very  correctly,  and 
was  ably  assisted  by  his  officers.  The  membership  is  42,  an  increase  of 
two  in  the  year.  Arrears  of  dues  require  looking  after,  and  I  believe 
will  receive  attention.  R.W.  Bro.  Jardine  takes  a  deep  interest  in  the 
lodge.     Books  are  well  kept  and  prospects  favorable. 

Prince  Arthur,  No.  334,  Arthur  :  Official  visit,  May  10th.  The  lodge 
room  is  comfortable  and  well  furnished.  Attendance  was  good  con- 
sidering the  number  of  members.  The  financial  condition  is  very  much 
mproved  and  the  prospects  are  much  brighter.  The  membership  has 
increased  six  in  the  year.  Dues  are  well  paid  and  the  members  are 
gaining  confidence.  The  W.M. ,  Bro.  Dr.  Robertson,  initiated  a  candi- 
date, and  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees.  The  work  was  well 
gi%-en  by  the  W.M.  and  his  officers. 

Blair,  No.  341,  Palmerston  :  This  lodge  has  a  fine,  comfortable  lodge 
room,  with  good  furniture  and  other  requisites.  On  my  visit,  May  13th, 
I  was  pleased  to  meet  R.W.  Bro.  Hyndman,  who  takes  a  deep  interest 
in  the  lodge  and  its  work.     The  attendance  of  members  was  good.     As 


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there  was  no  candidate,  the  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  several 
degrees  and  portions  of  the  work  exemplified.  1  he  W.  M.  and  officers 
are  well  posted.  Books  are  well  kept  ;  amount  of  relief  paid,  ^103.90. 
This  appears  to  be  a  sound  lodge. 

Clifford,  No.  315,  Clifford:  This  lodge  meets  in  a  very  good  lodge 
room,  comfortably  fitted  up.  The  membership  is  26,  an  increase  of  one 
in  the  year.  Meetings  are  held  regularly,  and  although  the  progress 
made  is  not  great  it  appeai-s  safe.  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  16th. 
A  candidate  was  passed  to  the  second  degree.  The  W.  Master  and 
officers  do  the  work  very  well.     Dues  are  paid  promptly. 

Cone3togo,  No.  295,  Drayton  :  My  visit  was  made  to  this  lodge  May 
17th,  at  its  regular  meeting.  The  lodge  room  is  a  very  good  one  and 
well  furnished.  Membership  is  now  32,  an  increase  of  five  over  last 
year's  report.  The  attendance  was  good  for  a  small  lodge.  This  lodge 
appears  to  be  doing  fairly  well  now.  Books  are  well  kept  Lodge's 
dues  pretty  well  paid  up  and  prospects  fair.  There  was  no  candidate, 
and  the  work  was  exemplified  in  the  first  and  third  degrees.  The 
W.M.,  Bro.  J.  W.  Adams,  can  give  the  work  correctly. 

Wellington,  No.  271,  Erin  :  My  official  visit  was  made  to  this  lodge 
June  8th.  Election  of  officers  brought  out  a  much  larger  attendance  of 
members  than  usual.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  Dugald  Campbell,  conferred  a 
first  and  third  degree  on  candidates.  The  work  was  given  in  a  careful 
and  correct  manner.  Wellington  Lodge  is  suffering  from  the  same 
trouble  as  so  many  others,  non-payment  of  dues.  Suspensions  almost 
couuter-balance  the  initiations.  The  financial  position  is  good,  and 
prospects  fair. 

Cuelph,  No.  258,  Guelph  :  I  visited  this  lodge  at  an  emergency  meet- 
ing, called  to  receive  the  visit  of  the  D.D.G.M.  The  attendance  of 
members  and  visitors  was  very  large.  R.  W.  Bro.  Walker,  R.  W.  Bro. 
Maloney,  W.  Bro.  A.  Little,  Master  of  Waverley  Lodge,  and  a  number 
of  P.M. 's  were  present.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  F.  W.  Randall,  exemplified 
the  first  and  third  degrees  in  a  very  correct  manner,  and  was  ably  as- 
sisted by  the  officers.  The  lodge  appears  to  be  in  a  good  state,  with 
good  prospects.     Books  are  well  kept. 

Gait,  No.  257,  Gait :  I  visited  Gait  Lodge  at  an  emergency  meeting, 
called  at  my  request,  June  1st.  The  attendance  was  quite  large  for  an 
emergency.  The  W.  M.  and  several  of  the  Past  Masters  of  Alma  Lodge 
were  present.  The  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  several  degrees, 
and  portions  of  the  work  exemplified.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  A.  Taylor,  is 
proficient  in  the  work,  as  also  are  the  several  officers.  Books  are  well 
kept,  but  the  amount  of  arrears  is  larger  than  it  should  be.  The  mem- 
bership shows  an  increase  of  four.     Prospects  good. 

Preston,  No.  297,  Preston  :  Visited  June  10th.  Installation  of  offi- 
cers. Attendance  fair.  R.  W.  Bro.  Forsyth,  of  Berlin,  R.  W.  Bro. 
Jardine,  and  W.  Bro.  Weaver,  of  Hespeler,  were  visitors.  Installation 
ceremony  was  very  efficiently  given  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Jardine.  The  lodge 
room  is  easy  of  access  and  very  comfortable.  R.  W.  Bro.  Hepburn  and 
the  W.M.  are  earnest  in  their  efforts,  but  the  lodge  makes  almost  no 
headway.  I  fear  Preston  is  not  adapted  to  the  growth  of  Masonry. 
However,  the  brethren  are  holding  out  bravely,  and  success  may  follow. 
Grand  River,  No.  151,  Berlin  :  Visited  June  7th  at  the  regular  meet- 
ing. Attendance  good.  I  was  pleased  to  meet  R.  W.  Bro.  Forsyth, 
who  is  an  active  worker  in  this  lodge.  This  is  another  old  and  reliable 
lodge.  The  hall  is  large  and  comfortably  fitted  up.  Lodge  was  opened 
and  closed  in  the  several  degrees,  and  portions  of  the  work  exemplified 
in  a  very  correct  manner  by  W.  Master  Mellen.     The  Secretary's  books 


104  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

are  well  kept.     Dues  are  carefully  looked  after,  and  the  prospects  of 
continued  stability  good. 

Before  closing  this  report,  I  have  pleasure  in  placing  on  record  my 
high  appreciation  of  the  good  effects  of  the  visits  of  the  M.  W.  the 
Grand  Master.  New  life  has  been  infused  into  many  of  the  lodges  of 
the  district. 

In  conclusion,  I  tender  my  sincere  thanks  to  the  brethren  for  the 
kind  and  fraternal  manner  in  which  I  have  been  received  in  every  lodge 
in  which  I  visited. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

Wm,  Conbot, 

Erin,  July  1st,   1892.  D.D.G.M.  Seventh  Masonic  District. 


HAMILTON  DISTICT  No.  S. 

To  the  M.   W.  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Produce  of  Ontario. 

Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : — 

I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  annual  report  on  the  condition  of 
Masonry  in  the  Hamilton  District. 

While  in  Great  Britain,  during  the  session  of  Grand  Lodge  at  Toronto 
last  year,  I  had  the  pleasure  of  being  informed  that  my  brethren  had 
unanimously  chosen  me  to  the  position  of  District  Deputy  Grand 
Master  during  my  absence.  Words  cannot  convey  the  pleasure  it  gave 
me  to  receive  a  message  from  our  dear  departed  brother  R.  W.  Bro. 
Edward  Mitchell,  informing  me  of  the  fact.  I  take  this  opportunity 
of  thanking  my  brethren  for  the  kindly  recognition  they  bestowed  upon 
me,  and  for  the  courteous  and  hospitable  manner  they  have  received 
me  on  every  occasion  during  the  year. 

Every  lodge  in  my  district  has  been  visited,  and  many  of  them  on 
several  different  occasions,  and  I  am  glad  to  report  that^Masonry  in  the 
district  is  alive  and  progressing.  Some  lodges  have  done  very  little 
work,  it  is  true,  but  that,  in  my  opinion,  is  their  own  lookout,  so  long 
as  they  are  sound  from  a  financial  standpoint.  My  experience  has  led 
me  to  form  the  opinion  that  lodges  have  their  good  and  dull  times  like 
other  institutions,  and  the  personality  of  the  Masters  is  strongly  ex- 
emplified in  the  work  accomplished  by  this  district.  A  rather  remark- 
able fact  is,  that  the  five  largest  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction  of  Grand 
Lodge  are  in  Hamilton,  and  from  the  rapid  progress  which  the  sixth 
of  our  sister  lodges  is  making,  it  looks  as  if  it  may  soon  be  said  "  the 
six  largest  lodges  are  the  six  Hamilton  lodges. 

Much  of  the  success  of  a  D.D.G.M.  depends  upon  the  assistance  and 
good  wishes  of  the  brethren,  and  I  owe  a  deep  debt  of  gratitude  to 
many  of  them.  R.  W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn,  who  kindly  consented  to  act 
as  District  Secretary,  has  done  much  to  lighten  the  labors  and  assist 
me  in  the  work  by  his  knowledge  of  the  district,  the  deep  regard  in 
which  he  is  held  by  all  who  know  him  and  his  unfailing  interest  in  the 
work.  I  shall,  however,  name  but  a  few  of  those  who  were  ever  ready 
by  advice,  by  attendance,  by  addresses  and  the  kindly  and  encouraging 
word  to  assist  in  advancing  the  cause  of  Masonry  in  our  district, 
amongst  whom  are  M.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray,  R.W.  Bros.  J.  J.  Mason, 
Geo.  Russell,  D.  McPhie,  W.  G.  Reid  and  John  Malloy,  and  from  among 
a  host  of  Masters,  past  and  present,  Bros.  Kittson,  Ferres,  Kent,  Dougals, 
Geo.  E.  Mason,  Fred.  Howell,  A.  Rutherford,  A.  T.  Freed,  Macallum 
Moodie,  Alex.  Smith,  S.  M.  Kenny,  R.  E.  Gallagher. 


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Among  so  many  it  is  impossible  to  name  all,  and  my  brethren  whose 
names  are  not  mentioned  will  remember  that.  But  the  fact  remains 
that  it  is  owing  to  the  fraternal  and  brotherly  spirit  that  exists  amongst 
the  officers  and  members  of  the  Hamilton  lodges  that  Masonry  occupies 
the  proud  and  enviable  position  she  does  in  the  ambitious  city. 

PAST   MASTERS'    ASSOCIATION. 

During  the  year  the  Past  Masters'  Association  has  been  organized, 
and  about  forty  or  fifty  of  the  veterans  have  already  joined.  It  is  in- 
tended to  embrace  all  the  P.M.'s  of  the  District,  and  a  short  and  lib- 
eral constitution  has  been  adopted  and  printed.  I  would  urge  upon  the 
Past  Masters  a  response  to  Secretary  Kittson's  circular,  asking  them  to 
become  members,  so  as  to  at  least  participate  in  the  annual  reunion. 

DEATHS. 

During  the  past  year  the  brethren  of  the  Hamilton  District  have 
been  more  than  usually  afflicted  by  the  removal  from  amongst  us  of 
those  who  have  been  bright  lights  in  Masonry  and  pillars  of  strength  to 
the  Craft  in  Hamilton.  Especially  among  these,  two  names  stand  forth 
.never  to  be  forgotten  by  those  who  had  the  privilege  of  knowing  them, 
and  they  are  missed  and  mourned  for  by  the  brethren  in  various  Masonic 
bodies.  I  shall  not  refer,  as  I  might,  to  the  kind  and  loving  ways  of 
the  one  and  the  upright,  honorable  career  of  the  other,  as  Grand  Lodge 
will,oio  doubt,  take  further  steps  to  place  the  names  of  Edward  Mitchell 
and  David  McLellan  high  in  the  scroll  of  fame  in  that  Craft  which  they 
loved  so  much  and  served  so  well. 

And  while  mentioning  a  topic  that  brings  painful  recollections  to 
each  and  all  of  us,  may  I  urge  upon  my  brethren  the  necessity  of  a 
more  general  attendance  at  Masonic  funerals,  not  but  those  who  are 
well  known  and  rulers  in  the  Craft  are  accompanied  to  their  last  resting- 
places  by  large  numbers  of  the  brethren,  but  may  I  put  in  a  word  for 
the  humble  and  quiet  brother,  who,  perhaps,  is  not  well  known,  and  ask 
that  the  members  at  least  of  his  own  lodge,  should  consider  it  a  serious 
duty  to  be  present. 

INSTALLATIONS. 

The  beautiful  ceremony  of  installation  ought  to  be  made  one  of  the 
"  gala  nights"  in  the  year,  not  only  on  account  of  the  interest  naturally 
arising  because  of  new  officers  assuming  their  duties,  but  it  should  be 
the  means  of  bringing  the  Past  Masters  out  to  participate.  I  was  much 
pleased  to  see  and  meet  so  many  of  the  older  brethren  taking  a  share 
of  the  work  in  the  six  lodges  in  which  I  had  the  honor  of  installing 
during  the  year,  and  I  would  draw  the  attention  of  the  Worshipful 
Masters  to  this  as  a  special  occasion  for  an  "old  members'  night" 
which  has  proved  so  popular  and  entertaining  where  tried. 

THE    SOCIAL    SIDE. 

The  question  has  been  asked  me  on  a  number  of  different  occasions, 
what  is  your  opinion  of  "spreads"  after  lodge  meeting?  I  shall  not 
have  a  better  opportunity  than  this  to  give  it,  and  will  say  that  I  am 
entirely  favorable  to  them.  Take  a  lodge  in  the  country,  where  mem- 
bers come  from  three  to  five  miles,  they  really  need  refreshment,  and 
while  the  spread  may  be  as  humble  and  temperate  as  it  is  possible  to 
have  it,  there  is  a  kindly,  neighborly  chat  among  the  brethren  that 
soon  becomes  a  great  attraction  to  them  all,  and  officers  will  find  an  in- 
creased attendance  and  interest  developed.  It  is  not  necessary,  of 
course,  to  say  that  extravagance  would  be  injudicious,  as  I  have  never 
yet,  in  the  years  I  have  been  amongst  the  brethren  of  this  district, 


106  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

seen  in  temperance,  and  each  lodge  has  and  should  preserve  the  right  to 
say  what  they  shall  or  shall  not  have  at  their  refreshment  tables. 

LODIJE    OF   INSTRUCTION. 

In  accordance  with  the  request  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  a 
District  Lodge  of  Instruction  was  arranged  for  at  the  Masonic  Hall, 
Hamilton,  on  Monday,  June  27th.  About  fifteen  lodges  were  represented 
and  nearly  250  brethren  were  present  to  participate.  The  programme 
was  as  follows  :  2.30  p.m.,  1st  degree,  W.  Bro.  Martin  and  officers  of 
Temple  Lodge,  Xo.  324.  4.30  p.m.,  2nd  degree,  W.  Bro.  Moodie  and 
officers  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  40.  7.30  p.m.,  3rd  degree,  W.  Bro. 
Kent  and  officers  of  Acacia  Lodge,  Xo.  61.  I  have  to  thank  these  breth- 
ren for  the  beautiful  and  correct  exemplification  of  the  work  which  they 
presented.  I  am  also  grateful  to  the  city  lodges  for  the  earnest  support 
they  accorded  me,  and  the  liberality  with  which  they  provided  a 
splendid  banquet  for  the  visitors.  My  especial  thanks  are  due  to  M.  W. 
Bro.  Murray  and  R.  W.  Bro.  D.  McFhie  for  presiding,  as  I  was  unable, 
from  a  sore  throat  and  loss  of  voice  to  do  so. 

On  Monday,  Sept.  14th,  1891,  I  was  duly  installed  in  the  Barton 
Lodge,  No.  <?,  by  R.  YV.  Bro.  Hon.  J.  M.  Gibson,  assisted  by  R.W.  Bros. 
J.  J.  Mason,  Gavin  Stewart  and  others. 

VISITS. 

Doric  Lodge,  Xo.  382,  Hamilton:  Sept.  21st,  1891,  at  the  reipiest 
of  W.  Bro.  Douglas,  I  was  present  to  assist  in  doing  honor  to  R.  W. 
Bro.  J.  J.  Mason,  Urand  Secretary,  who  had  been  unanimously  chosen 
as  an  honorary  member  of  the  lodge,  with  full  privileges.  The  Grand 
Secretary  received  here  a  token  of  the  loving  esteem  in  which  he  is  held 
by  his  brethren  in  Hamilton. 

Temple  Lodge,  Xo.  324,  Hamilton:  Sept.  22nd,  1891,  I  had  the 
pleasure  of  accompanying  W.  Bro.  H.  X.  Kittson  and  members  of 
Temple  Lodge  on  a  fraternal  visit  to  Ionic  Lodge,  Toronto. 

Harmony  Lodge,  Xo.  57.  Binbrook  :  Oct.  14th,  1891,  the  first  offi- 
cial visit  of  inspection  was  made  to  this  flourishing  lodge,  accompanied 
by  a  number  of  the  brethren  from  Hamilton,  amongst  whom  were  R.W. 
Bros.  John  Malloy,  R.  L.  Gunn,  V.W.  Bro.  McCallum  and  others.  The 
lodge  room,  which  is  a  very  nice  one,  was  crowded,  and  portions  of  the 
three  degrees  were  exemplified  by  W.  Bro.  Powell  and  his  officers  in  a 
careful  and  coiTect  manner,  followed  by  addresses  on  the  "Xomencla- 
ture,:'  "Symbolism"  and  "Anecdotes''  of  Masonry,  by  Bro.  A.  T. 
Freed,  YV.  Bros.  Kittson  and  Ferres.  The  lodge  is  in  good  shape  in 
every  respect,  and  W.  Bro.  Senn,  the  Secretary,  was  congratulated  upon 
the  care  and  intelligence  displayed  in  the  performance  of  his  duties. 
A  pleasant  banquet  closed  a  most  harmonious  meeting. 

Valley  Lodge,  Xo.  100,  Dundas :  Nov.  9th,  1891.  With  over  fifty 
brethren  the  visit  to  Dundas  was  made,  and  a  most  hospitable  reception 
given  to  all.  W.  Bro.  Dixon  worked  the  first  degree  in  a  very  credit- 
able manner.  He  is  a  painstaking  and  earnest  officer  who  enters  fully 
into  the  work,  and  is  supported  by  a  staff  of  officers  who  have  ability  to 
reflect  credit  upon  the  lodge.  I  was  pleased  to  see  the  interest  mani- 
fested by  the  Past  Masters.  The  lodge  is  doing  well  and  is  financially 
sound,  with  a  finelv  appointed  lodge  room.  Addresses  were  delivered 
by  R.  YV.  Bros.  Richard  Bull,  J.  J.  Mason  and  Bro.  A.  T.  Freed. 

Dufferin  Lodge,  Xo.  291,  West  Flamboro' :  Nov.  12th,  1891.  Thanks- 
giving Day.  A  crowded  lodge  room  greeted  me  in  Dufferin,  and  I  was 
pleased  to  see  brethren  from  Dundas  and  Ancaster,  as  well  as  those  who 
were  with  me  from  Hamilton.       YV.  Bro.  Clark  exemplified  the  second 


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degree  in  a  most  satisfactory  manner,  each  officer  doing  his  work  intel- 
ligently. The  opening  and  closing  in  all  the  degrees,  besides  work  from 
each  officer  called  for,  proved  how  well  the}-  were  up  in  their  parts,  and 
convinced  me  that  W.  Bro.  Clark  well  deserved  the  honor  of  three 
terms  as  Master.  Interesting  addresses  were  given  by  W.  Bros.  Howell, 
Kittson  and  Ferres  on  Masonic  topics.  The  utmost  harmony  prevails 
in  the  lodge,  which  has  a  very  neat  room  to  meet  in  and  is  doing  well  in 
every  paiticular.  A  bountiful  repast  followed  the  meeting  and  pleasant 
reference  was  made  to  the  visit  of  the  (4 rand  Master  which  took  place 
some  time  before. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  382,  Hamilton,  Nov.  16th,  1891  :  By  invitation  I 
was  present  at  Doric  Lodge,  No.  38-2,  to  witness  the  first  degree  con- 
ferred on  three  candidates  by  W.  Bros  Douglas,  Cheyne,  and  Dr. 
Emory.  The  work  was  beyond  criticism.  W.  Bro.  Middleton,  of 
Ancaster,  and  W.  Bro.  Dixon,  of  Dundas,  were  present  with  their 
officers,  and  a  pleasant,  sociable  evening  was  spent. 

Strict  Observance  Lodge,  No.  27,  Hamilton,  Nov.  17th,  1891  :  "Old 
members'  meeting.'*  By  invitation  of  W.  Bro.  Howell  I  had  the  plea- 
sure of  participating  in  this  most  pleasant  and  appropriate  meeting. 
The  chairs  were  all  filled  by  Past  Masters,  with  R.  W.  Bro.  "Richard 
Bull  in  the  East,  and  most  ably  was  the  second  degree  conferred  upon 
three  Entered  Apprentices.  It  was  a  goodly  sight  to  see  the  veterans 
work,  and  to  feel  the  kindly  spirit  which  pervades  the  lodge.  This  is 
one  very  successful  way  to  retain  the  interest  of  those  who  are  a  great 
power  for  good  in  a  lodge,  and  to  keep  them  in  touch  with  their  younger 
brethren.  All  the  city  lodges  were  represented  and  by  their  congratu- 
lations helped  to  draw  closer  the  bonds  of  fellowship  existing  between 
the  sister  lodges. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  Xo.  40,  Hamilton,  Nov.  19th,  1891  :  At  the  request 
of  W.  Bro.  Rutherford  I  presided  at  the  election  of  officers,  which 
resulted  in  promotion  unanimously.  W.  Bro.  Moodie  had  been  trea- 
surer of  the  lodge  for  fifteen  years,  and  then  assumed  active  work  as 
secretary,  passing  through  the  chairs  and  received  the  cordial  vote  of 
his  brethren  for  Master.  The  large  membership,  invested  funds,  and 
harmonious  feeling  existing  in  the  lodge  makes  it  a  tower  of  strength 
for  Masonry. 

Temple  Lodge,  No.  324,  Hamilton,  Dec.  8th,  1891  :  The  official  visit 
to  this  lodge  was  made  at  their  annual  meeting  for  the  election  of 
officers,  which  resulted  in  promotion  almost  unanimously.  The  lodge 
has  been  singularly  successful  under  W.  Bro.  H.  N.  Kittson,  who  is  one 
of  the  most  energetic  Masters,  which,  combined  with  his  earnestness 
and  intelligence,  has  done  much  to  help  him  make  the  unprecedented 
record  of  73  new  members  added  to  the  lodge  in  two  years.  The  Ionic- 
Lodge,  of  Toronto,  worked  the  third  degree  finely.  In  every  way  is 
this  lodge  in  a  flourishing  condition  and  with  bright  prospects,  judging 
from  the  officers  who  are  to  follow,  who  are  both  capable  and  enthu- 
siastic. 

Burlington  Lodge,  No.  105,  Burlington,  Dec.  9th,  1891  :  My  visit  to 
this  lodge  was  made  at  the  annual  meetiug  for  the  election  of  officers. 
W.  Bro.  Ferguson  exemplified  the  third  degree  very  well  indeed,  and 
all  the  officers  are  up  in  their  work.  While  not  doing  much  work  dur- 
ing the  last  year,  the  lodge  is  in  a  sound  financial  condition,  and  under 
\Y.  Bro.  Cline,  the  prospects  are  bright.  The  room  is  nicely  fitted  up 
and  comfortable,  and  a  pleasant  feeling  exists  among  the  members.  At 
the  refreshment  table  addresses  were  given  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Russell,  and 
W.  Bros.  Emory  and  Ferres,  on  Masonic  matters. 


108  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Acacia  Lodge,  Xo.  61,  Hamilton,  Dec.  lltb,  1891:  The  meeting  of 
this  lodge  was  one  of  peculiar  interest,  and  was  one  of  the  largest  and 
best  in  the  district  during  the  year,  about  three  hundred  being  present. 
The  first  degree  was  exemplified  in  a  faultless  manner  by  \Y.  Bro.  Alex. 
Smith,  and  the  officers.  M.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray  then  invested  V.  W. 
Bros.  J.  D.  Clarke,  of  London  (a  Past  Master  of  this  lodge),  and  Alex. 
Smith  with  the  regalia  of  their  office,  they  having  been  appointed 
officers  of  Grand  Lodge.  The  election  of  officers  resulted  in  promotion, 
and  W.  Bro.  S.  H.  Kent  has  the  ability  to  keep  up  the  record  acquired 
by  the  lodge  for  work  and  progress.  The  banquet  which  followed  was 
a  brilliant  affair,  and  enjoyed  by  all  those  who  were  present.  Harmony 
and  good  will  abound  in  the  lodge,  which  is  most  successful  in  every 
particular. 

Strict  Observance  Lodge,  Xo.  27,  Hamilton,  Dec,  15th,  1891  :  The 
official  visit  to  the  lodge  was  also  made  at  the  annual  meeting  for  the 
election  of  officers,  w  hich  passed  off  in  a  most  pleasant  and  harmonious 
manner.  The  lodge  has  done  good  work  during  the  year,  is  in  a  first- 
rate  financial  condition,  and  W.  Bro.  Howell  and  his  officers  are  to  be 
congratulated  upon  the  success  and  prosperity  attending  this  old  and 
favorite  lodge.  The  banquet  which  followed  was  a  pleasant  one  for 
Past  Masters  and  brethren,  who  "  fought  their  battles  o'er  again,"  and 
under  the  new  officers  "Strict"  maybe  fully  expected  to  sustain  her 
past  reputation. 

St.  John's  Lodge.  Xo.  40,  Hamilton  :  This  concluded  the  official 
visits  for  1891,  and  was  one  of  the  largest  gatherings  of  Craftsmen  during 
the  year.  I  had  the  pleasure  of  presiding  at  the  installation  of  officers, 
with  a  grand  array  of  Past  Masters  assisting  in  the  work.  This  lodge 
is  wealthy,  having  the  largest  membership  on  the  roll  of  Grand  Lodge, 
and  its  affairs  have  been  conducted  with  marked  ability.  W.  Bro.  A. 
Rutherford  must  be  congratulated  upon  the  prosperity  which  has 
attended  the  lodge,  and  he  has  a  most  worthy  and  able  successor  in  W. 
Bro.  Moodie.  The  greatest  good  will  and  harmony  prevails,  and  with 
the  elegant  banquet  which  followed,  nothing  but  pleasant  memories 
remain  of  my  visit  to  this  splendid  lodge. 

FIFTY    YEARS    A    MASON. 

Dec  22nd,  1891.  —  This  was  R.  W.  Bro.  Richard  Bull's  jubilee,  and 
one  of  the  pleasantest  and  most  interesting  meetings  held  in  the  dis- 
trict. The  D.G.M.,  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  presided,  and  about 
three  hundred  brethren  crowded  the  lodge  room.  A  presentation,  con- 
sisting of  an  address,  a  large  portrait  of  the  veteran  brother,  and  a 
purse  of  gold,  was  made  from  the  Hamilton  lodges,  and  an  address  from 
Antiquity  Lodge,  Montreal.  It  was  the  joint  and  spontaneous  expres- 
sion of  regard  from  the  Craft  in  Hamilton  to  a  revered  and  honored  bro- 
ther. 

Sunday,  Dec.  27th,  1891.— The  Craft,  to  the  number  of  400,  attended 
divine  service  at  the  Centenary  church,  where  a  most  eloquent  and  able 
sermon  on  Masonry  (in  fact,  it  was  a  complete  defence  of  our  noble 
Order)  was  preached  by  Rev.  Bro.  Dr.  Burns. 

Monday,  Dec.  28th,  1891. — I  presided  at  the  installation  of  the  offi- 
cers of  Strict  Observance,  Xo.  27  ;  Acacia,  Xo.  61,  and  Temple,  Xo. 
324,  being  assisted  by  M.  W.  Bro.  Murray,  R.  \V.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson 
D.G  M.,  late  R.  W.  Bro.  Edward  Mitchell,  (J  rand  Treasurer,  and  others 
to  whom  I  owe  a  debt  of  gratitude  for  the  assistance  given,  and  the  im- 
pressive manner  in  which  they  each  rendered  their  part  of  this  beautiful 
ceremony.  This  was  the  last  work  done,  I  believe,  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Ed- 
ward Mitchell. 


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Wentworth  Lodge,  No.  166,  Stoney  Creek  :  On  my  official  visit  to 
this  lodge,  I  was  accompanied  by  M.  W.  Bro.  Murray,  to  whom  this 
lodge  is  particularly  indebted.  A  large  number  from  Hamilton,  and  W. 
Bro.  Sykes,  and  ten  members  of  Union  Lodge,  No.  7,  Grimsby,  were 
present.  W.  Bro.  Dr.  Carr  exemplified  the  work  of  the  first  degree 
very  well  indeed,  and  also  opened  and  closed  in  all  the  degrees.  This 
happy  and  prosperous  lodge  is  well  off,  and  has  an  elegant  lodge-room, 
with  the  utmost  harmony  and  good-will  prevailing.  The  prospects  are 
bright  for  a  continuation  of  its  successful  career. 

Seymour  Lodge,  No.  272,  Ancaster :  The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master, 
when  visiting  here,  told  the  brethren  that  Craftsmen  in  early  days  from 
this  neighborhood  did  much  to  sustain  and  forward  Masonry  in  this 
peninsula,  and  Seymour  Lodge  to-day  is  doing  good  work  in  every  par- 
ticular. The  first  degree  was  ably  worked  by  W.  Bro.  Middleton  and 
his  officers,  who  fully  deserved  the  praise  accorded  them.  The  lodge  is 
flourishing,  and  great  credit  is  due  the  W.M.  and  members  for  the  in- 
terest which  has  been  aroused.  At  the  refreshment  table,  the  pleasant 
fact  was  revealed  that  ten  sister  lodges  were  represented  at  the 
meeting. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  121,  Brantford,  Jan.  19th,  1892  :  No  lodge  could 
receive  the  official  visit  in  a  more  hearty  and  Masonic  manner  than  this 
flourishing  and  progressive  one  in  the  city  of  Brantford  did.  For  many 
years  part  of  the  Wilson  District,  they  have  now  become  attached  and 
honored  members  of  the  Hamilton  District.  I  was  accompanied  by  R. 
W.  Bros.  J.  J.  Mason,  R.  L  Gunn,  W.  Bro.  Howell,  and  others  The 
first  degree  was  correctly  and  impressively  worked,  and  W.  Bro.  Slater 
and  his  officers  deserve  every  credit,  as  it  was  their  first  night  in  their 
new  positions.  It  afforded  me  much  pleasure  to  invest  W.  Bro.  C.  V. 
Howell  with  a  handsome  Past  Master's  jewel  as  a  token  of  the  esteem  in 
which  he  is  held  by  the  brethren,  and  a  happy  reminder  of  his  success 
as  Master.     The  lodge  is  in  a  good  position  in  every  particular. 

St.  Clair  Lodge,  No.  135,  Milton,  Feb.  11th,  1892:  Accompanied  by 
W.  Bro.  Kittson,  and  others,  the  official  visit  was  made  to  this  lodge 
at  an  early  hour  in  the  evening,  as  the  brethren  had  arranged  for  the 
annual  Masonic  ball.  W.  Bro.  McCollum  opened  and  closed  in  the 
three  degrees  correctly,  and  parts  of  each  degree  were  illustrated  to  my 
satisfaction.  The  lodge  room  is  a  fine  one.  Financially  the  lodge  is 
sound.  Although  not  much  work  has  been  done,  I  look  for  a  bright 
future,  with  the  energetic  and  intelligent  staff  of  officers  who  preside 
over  its  affairs.  The  ball  which  followed  the  meeting  was  held  in  the 
town  hall  and  was  very  successful. 

Credit  Lodga,  No.  219,  Georgetown,  Feb.  12th,  1892:  Bro.  Col.  D. 
Campbell  went  with  me  from  Milton  to  Georgetown,  where  we  had  a 
fine  meeting,  a  number  of  the  brethren  of  No.  229,  Brampton,  being 
present.  W.  Bro.  Dr.  Roe  worked  the  first  degree  upon  a  candidate  in 
a  most  impressive  manner,  and  was  ably  assisted  by  all  of  his  officers. 
Credit  Lodge  is  in  good  shape,  having  a  good  Master,  a  fine  room  to 
meet  in,  and  prospects  that  are  bright,  while  harmony  prevails.  The 
financial  condition  is  sound,  and  the  lodge  is  to  be  congratulated  upon 
its  old  and  faithful  Secretary,  W.  Bro.  Wheeler.  A  pleasant  refresh- 
ment, with  Masonic  addresses,  closed  the  visit  very  happily. 

Walker  Lodge,  No  321,  Acton,  March  7th,  1892  :  This  is  the  most 
difficult  lodge  to  reach  in  the  district,  but  we  feel  very  much  attached 
to  Walker  Lodge,  and  always  receive  a  warm  welcome  when  visitiDg  it. 
On  the  occasion  of  the  official  visit,  R.  W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn,  District 
Secretary,  and  Bro.  Col.  Campbell  were  with  me,  while  I  was  pleased  to  see 


110  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

so  many  visitors  from  Georgetown  and  Guelph.  W.  Bro.  Lawson  work- 
ed a  first  degree  very  well  iadeed,  and  his  officers  gave  him  good  sup- 
port. The  lodge  room  is  neat,  but  the  entrance  is  rather  uninviting. 
The  affairs  of  the  lodge  are  in  good  condition,  and  a  pleasant  brotherly 
feeling  prevails.  At  the  bancpjet  which  followed,  able  addresses  were 
given  by  W.  Bros.  Roe.  Harrison,  Gunn,  Col.  Campbell  and  others 

Oakville  Lodge,  No.  400,  Oakville,  March  8th,  189-2:  If  a  crowded 
lodge  room  (which  by  the  way  is  a  very  handsome  one)  on  the  occasion 
of  the  official  visit  is" any  indication  of  success  and  prosperity,  then  Oak- 
ville gave  us  the  impression  the  minute  the  ante-room  was  entered,  and 
I  had  no  reason  to  change  my  mind.  The  W.M.  and  officers  opened 
and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  working  portions  of  each  as  called  for 
in  a  most  creditable  and  correct  manner.  The  Secretary  is  efficient,  and 
the  financial  as  well  as  the  numerical  strength  of  the  lodge  good,  and 
much  of  the  success  is  due  to  faithful  Pest  (Masters,  amongst  whom 
I  may  single  out  V.  W.  Bro.  Ferrah.  The  banquet  which  followed  was 
a  splendid  one,  and  the  whole  meeting  reflected  great  credit  on  the 
lodge. 

St.  Andrew's  Lodge,  Xo.  62,  Caledonia,  April  6th,  1892  :  R.  \Y.  Bros. 
Russell,  Gunn  and  W.  Bro.  Ferres  went  with  me  to  visit  Caledonia, 
where  a  very  good  meeting  was  held  and  the  work  of  the  third  degree 
was  ably  given  by  W.  Bro  Thompson  and  his  officers.  This  lodge  is 
not  a  strong  one  numerically,  but  it  has  a  faithful  band  of  brothers  who 
work  well  and  maintain  the  lodge  in  good  standing  in  every  respect. 
The  Past  Masters,  I  was  glad  to  see,  keep  up  their  interest,  and  W. 
Bros.  Olds,  Aldridge  and  others  were  present,  participating  in  the 
work.  Feeling  reference  was  made  to  the  late  R.  W.  Bro.  Edward 
Mitchell,  as  it  was  in  St.  Andrew's  he  first  saw  the  light,  and  while  he 
lived,  took  a  deep  interest  in  the  lodge. 

St.  George,  No.  243,  St.  George,  April  7th,  1892 :  The  beautiful 
lodge  room  of  St.  George  was  comfortably  filled  on  the  occasion  of  my 
visit.  W.  Bro.  Lawrason  and  his  officers  work  all  the  degrees  and 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  correctly.  The  lodge  has  not  been 
doing  much  work,  but  it  is  in  good  shape,  financiallv  and  numerkallv. 
R.  W.  Bro.  D.  H.  Hunter,  B.A.,  P.D.D.G.M.  of  the  Wilson  District, 
was  present,  and  some  able  addresses  were  given  at  the  banquet  which 
followed.  The  prospects  are  good,  and  no  doubt  the  excellent  reputa- 
tion acquired  by  the  lodge  will  be  sustained. 

Brant  Lodge,"  Xo.  45,  Brantford  :  Accompanied  by  R.  W.  Bro.  R. 
L.  Gunn,  V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  E.  Mason  and  others.  I  made  the  visit  to 
this  lodge  when  about  60  of  the  brethren  were  present.  W.  Bro. 
Crouse  and  his  officers  exemplified  the  second  degree  in  a  most  credit- 
able manner,  besides  correctly  opening  and  closing  in  the  three  de- 
grees. The  lodge  is  in  a  successful  position,  doing  good  work  in  every 
particular,  and  financially  well  off.  W.  Bro.  Birchard  is  a  painstaking 
and  efficient  Secretary.  I  was  glad  to  hear  that  in  the  near  future 
both  the  Brantford  Lodges  will  move  into  a  new  and  handsome  lodge 
room,  when  even  greater  success  may,  it  is  hoped,  repay  their  energy 
and  progressiveness.  A  most  pleasant  banquet  followed  the  meeting, 
which  fully  sustained  the  reputation  for  hospitality  acquired  by  our 
Brantford  brethren. 

Waterdown  Lodge,  Xo.  357,  Waterdown,  May  10th,  1892  :  In  com- 
pany with  a  number  of  brethren  we  drove  to  Waterdown  and  were 'cor- 
dially received  by  W.  Bro.  Flatt  and  the  members.  The  lodge  room 
is  comfortably  furnished  and  easy  of  access.  While  not  adding  to  their 
numbers,   the  lodge  is  able  to  meet  its  liabilities,  and  has    within   its 


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membership  the  material  for  a  strong,  successful  organization.  A  num- 
ber of  the  brethren  are  earnest  Masons,  ami  the  work  is  very  well  ren- 
dered. The  third  degree  was  correjtly  conferred  upon  a  candidate, 
and  encouraging  addresses  given  at  the  refreshments  which  followed. 

The  Grand  Master's  visit  on  June  8th,  1892  :  About  250  brethren 
rilled  our  Masonic  Hall  to  listen  to  M.  \Y.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson, 
Grand  Master,  deliver  an  historical  lecture  on  Freemasonry.  The  cor- 
dial reception  he  received  and  the  rapt  attention  with  which  the  breth- 
ren listened,  followed  by  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks,  must  have  shown 
him  that  Hamilton  is  a  I03  al  Masonic  city,  and  delighted  to  welcome 
him. 

Barton  Lodge,  No.  0,  Hamilton,  April  13th,  1892  :  The  ''  Old  Bar- 
ton Lodge  "  is  known  throughout  this  jurisdiction  from  its  history 
and  from  its  numbers  and  influence,  and  it  was  with  peculiar  feelings 
that  I  was  received  in  my  mother  lodge  as  D.D.G.  M.  after  having  pre- 
sided for  two  years  as  the  W.  M.  of  it.  Nothing  that  I  can  say  would 
add  to  its  record,  except  that  it  goes  on  its  peaceful  way,  steadily  and 
as  surely  as  ever.  The  kindest  feeling  prevails  amongst  its  member- 
ship. W.  Bro.  Robt.  Hobson  and  the  officers  worked  the  first  degree 
in  an  impressive  manner.  W.  Bro.  Taylor  and  brethren  from  Gait 
Lodge,  Gait,  visited  and  were  received  with  honors.  The  election  of 
officers  resulted  in  promotion  almost  unanimously,  and  with  such 
talent  and  ability  as  the  officers  possess,  the  prospects  for  the  year  are 
bright.  The  lodge  is  wealthy  and  has  300  members  on  its  roll.  V. 
W.  Bro.  Geo.  E.  Mason,  the  faithful  and  efficient  .Secretary, was  unani- 
mously re-elected,  which  of  itself  speaks  volumes  for  the  brother.  Per- 
sonally I  would  add  that  the  kind  and  courteous  reception  accorded  me 
in  my  own  lodge  was  very  gratifying,  while  the  magnificent  banquet 
which  followed  was  a  fitting  wind  up  to  another  year's  work  in  "  The 
Barton." 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  382,  Hamilton,  June  20th,  1892  :  The  youngest 
city  lodge,  and  by  custom  and  circumstances,  the  last  in  my  district  to 
officially  visit.  The  meeting  was  a  grand  one  in  every  sense  of  the 
word,  and  W.  Bro.  Robt.  Douglas  has  a  right  to  be  proud  of  his  record 
as  the  Master  of  the  lodge.  Twenty-one  initiations,  with  finances  in  a 
most  satisfactory  condition,  and  the  best  of  good  feeling  prevailing  in 
the  lodge,  is  indeed  a  happy  way  to  leave  the  lodge  at  the  end  of  a 
year.  Promotion  was  accorded  all  the  officers  at  the  election,  and  at 
the  banquet  which  followed,  happy  speeches  of  congratulation  from 
M.  \V.  Bro.  Murray,  R.W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason,  and  Masters  of  sister 
lodges,  testified  to  the  good  feeling  and  kindly  interest  which  exists 
among  city  lodges.  May  it  ever  so  continue,  and  may  the  six  lodges  of 
Hamilton  be  but  one  in  love  and  regard  for  each  other,  and  the  spirit  of 
emulation  never  exceed  that  of  "  Duty  best  performed." 

INSTALLATION. 

On  June  24th,  1892,  the  Barton,  No.  6,  and  Doric,  No.  382,  had  a 
joint  meeting  for  installation  of  officers,  at  which  they  requested  me  to 
preside.  Being  unable  from  loss  of  voice  to  do  so,  R.W.  Bro.  <'eo. 
Russell  kindly  acted  for  me,  being  assisted  b}r  the  Past  Masters  of  the 
two  lodges.  The  interesting  ceremony  was  conducted  in  a  most  im- 
pressive manner,  and  we  are  sure  it  must  have  been  a  pleasing  sight  to 
the  members  to  see  so  many  Past  Masters  participating. 

And  so,  M.W.  Sir  and  Brethren,  in  as  short  and  concise  a  manner 
as  possible,  you  have  the  results  and  observations  of  a  year's  faithful 
work,  among  the  twenty-two  lodges  of  the  Hamilton  District.  Not  a 
single  case  to  adjudicate  upon  of  an  unpleasant  nature  has  come  before 


112  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

me,    and   when   you   consider   that  2200  Masons    (the   number   in   the 
district)  can  live  thus  for  a  twelvemonth,  it  speaks  well  for  the  Craft. 

A  few  suggestions  and  I  am  done.  I  think  that  a  D.D.G.  Master 
would  find  a  great  benefit  from  associating  with  him,  as  I  have  done, 
eloijuent  and  leirned  brethren  to  give  short  addresses  on  given  topics 
of  Masonic  interest  at  his  meetings.  Past  Masters'  Associations  for 
districts,  if  worked  and  pushed  from  an  intellectual  as  well  as  a  social 
stand-point,  will  add  greatly  to  the  strength  of  the  Craft.  Fraternal 
visits  of  lodges  from  villages  and  towns  to  work  in  city  lodges  has 
done  a  good  deal  to  develop  some  Masters  and  help  their  lodges.  The 
invitation  coming  from  the  D.D.G. M.  and  Master  of  a  lodge  centrally 
located,  arouses  great  interest  in  lodges  that  have  not  so  much  work 
as  large  lodges  in  cities  or  towns,  and  incites  enthusiasm  in  preparing 
for  the  visit. 

In  conclusion,  I  would  add  that  the  lodge  rooms  throughout  the  dis- 
trict, are  most  of  them  elegant,  but  all  are  neat  and  well  furnished.  I 
am  glad  to  report  that  every  Master  in  the  district  can  do  his  work 
well,  and  from  personal  knowledge  the  Craft  will  gain  from  the  connec- 
tion of  such  enthusiastic,  intelligent  men,  who  in  nearly  every  instance 
are  successfully  forwarding  the  best  interest  of  their  lodge,  and  are  un- 
selfish in  their  desire  to  serve  the  brethren.  It  has  been  a  pleasure  to 
know  them  and  associate  with  them,  and  I  hope  the  friendships  formed 
during  my  year  as  D.D.G. M.  of  the  Hamilton  District  will  be  life-long. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

John  Hoodless, 

D  D.G.M.,  8th  Masonic  District. 


GEORGIAN  DISTRICT,  No.  9. 

To  the  Mo*t  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lod<je  oj  Canada,  in  the  Prorince  of  Ontario. 

Most  YVurshipkul  Sir  and  Brethren, — I  have  the  honor  to  present 
the  following  report  on  the  condition  of  Masonry  in  the  Ninth  Masonic 
District  for  the  past  year. 

I  have  visited  each  of  the  twenty-four  lodges  in  the  district  except 
True  Blue  Lodge,  No.  98,  Albion.  In  every  case  I  have  been  received 
in  the  most  heaity  and  welcome  manner.  I  fed  it  my  duty  to  report 
that  Masonry  in  this  district,  except  in  the  case  of  two  or  three  lodges, 
is  in  a  most  satisfactory  condition.  All  my  official  visits  have  been  made 
at  regular  meetings,  except  one,  and  the  W.M.  of  each  lodge  was  duly 
notified.  On  assuming  the  duties  of  my  office  I  appointed  W.  Bro.  H. 
Currie,  of  Manito  Lodge,  No.  90,  Collingwood,  as  my  District  Secretary. 
His  valuable  assistance,  untiring  zeal  and  prompt  attention  to  all  Mas- 
onic business  entrusted  to  him,  have  lightened  my  labor  in  no  small  de- 
gree, and  I  now  desire  to  return  him  my  warmest  thanks.  I  have  care- 
fully drawn  the  attention  of  the  various  lodges  to  the  changes  intro- 
duced in  the  rules  governing  grants  from  the  benevolent  fund,  and  to 
the  absolute  necessity  of  literally  complying  with  all  the  forms  laid 
down.  I  have  also  pointed  out  that  these  grants  must  be  considered 
supplementary  only,  and  that  unless  the  lodge,  either  through  the  gen- 
eral funds  or  individual  contributions,  render  substantial  assistance,  none 
should  be  expected  from  Grand  Lodge  funds.  The  following  is  a  brief 
account  of  my  official  visits  : 

My  first  official  visit  was  to  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  No.  409,  Graven- 
hurst  :  this  was  on  the  evening  of  December  14th,  1891.       This  was  the 


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night  of  installation  of  officers,  consequently  there  was  no  work  done. 
The  lodge  was-  op?ned  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  fairly  well.  This 
lodge  has  not  been  prospering  for  the  past  year,  but  I  am  glad  to  hope 
that  under  the  reign  of  the  newly  installed  officers  it  will  improve. 

Moskoka  Lodge,  No.  389,  Bracebridge  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  the 
evening  of  December  the  15th  ;  W.  Bro.  James  C.  Nelson  in  the  chair. 
Members  present,  fourteen.  After  the  election  of  officers,  which  was 
conducted  with  much  unanimity,  the  lodge  was  opened  in  the  second 
and  third  degrees  and  closed  again.  W.  Bro.  Nelson  exemplified  the 
work  in  the  second  degree  in  a  very  creditable  manner.  The  other  offi- 
cers were  not  at  all  up  in  their  work.  The  Secretary  is  a  worth}'  P.M. 
who  has  looked  after  the  books  and  accounts  for  years.  An  examination 
of  them  revealed  this.  The  finances  of  the  lodge  are  in  good  shape. 
Number  of  members  on  roll,  — . 

Strong  Lodge,  No.  423,  Sundridge  :  Although  I  notified  the  W.M. 
two  weeks  previous  to  my  official  visit  and  received  his  reply,  saying 
that  they  would  be  glad  to  have  me  there,  I  found  on  my  arrival  that 
the  W.M.,  S.W.  and  Secretary  had  made  it  convenient  to  be  absent 
from  the  town  on  that  evening,  but  found  that  the  W.  M.  had  arranged 
for  W.  Bro.  Huber,  P.M.,  of  Muskoba  Lodge,  No.  360,  to  do  his  work, 
and  I  understand  that  Past  Masters  have  had  to  work  all  the  degrees 
for  them  since  the  lodge  has  been  instituted.  I  feel  that  it  has  not  been 
in  the  interest  of  Masonry  for  a  lodge  to  be  established  in  this  plact, 
as  theyseem  to  be  getting  in  lots  of  material,  some  of  which,  I  think,  is 
questionable  and  injurious  to  the  Craft.  I  think  that  the  outlook  shows 
that  this  will  eventually  be  an  inactive  lodge.  Their  room  is  fairly 
suitable.  I  could  not  see  the  books  of  the  lodge  on  account  of  the  ab- 
sence of  the  officers. 

Georgian  Lodge,  No.  348,  Penetanguishene  :  Visited  this  lodge  on 
March  23rd  ;  found  only  twelve  members  to  meet  me.  This  lodge  can- 
not be  called  a  progressive  one.  There  are  thirty-one  members  on  its 
register,  and  the  average  attendance  is  only  nine.  The  W.M.  could  not 
exemplify  any  of  the  degrees  at  the  time  of  my  visit,  and  the  opening 
and  closing  in  the  degrees  by  himself  and  wardens  was  far  from  passable. 
His  Deacons  knew  nothing  of  their  work.  They  are  behind  in  the 
Grand  Lodge  dues,  but  the  members  present  promised  me  that  they 
would  reduce  their  indebtedness  to  Grand  Lodge  before  the  annual 
meeting,  as  they  were  very  anxious  to  retain  their  warrant,  and  seemed 
to  think  that  better  prospects  were  in  store  for  them.  The  Secretary's 
books  are  in  excellent  condition,  well  kept  and  a  credit  to  the  lodge. 
The  hall  is  leased,  is  suitable  and  in  good  condition.  The  furniture  is 
insured.  There  are  fourteen  members  who  are  twelve  months  in  arrears 
for  dues.  I  do  not  see  much  chance  for  revival  unless  the  officers  take 
time  and  trouble  to  get  up  the  work. 

Northern  Light  Lodge,  No.  266,  Stayner :  Visited  this  lodge  on 
March  8th,  and  fouud  a  good  lodge.  They  meet  in  a  fine  hall  which 
they  rent ;  it  is  well  furnished.  Saw  the  lodge  open  in  the  first,  sec- 
ond and  third  degrees,  and  the  second  degree  conferred  on  a  candidate 
by  the  W.M.  The  work  was  done  in  a  skilful  manner,  the  W.  M., 
Wardens  and  officers  being  all  well  skilled  in  the  work.  The  books  of 
the  lodge  are  carefully  kept,  and  the  lodge  is  in  good  financial  circum- 
stances.    The  number  of  members  on  the  roll  is  44. 

Seven  Star  Lodge,  No.  285,  Alliston  :  Visited  this  lodge  March  9th  ; 

members  present,  14.     This  lodge  has  not  been  in  a  prosperous  state  for 

soTie  time,  for  which  a  number  of  reasons  were  assigned,  among  which, 

removal  of  members,  hard  times,  financial  difficulties  owing  to  the  fire 

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114  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

last  year  which  nearly  swept  their  town  out  of  existence,  and  some 
slight  dissension  among  the  brethren.  Ihe  W.  M.  was  not  present. 
P.M.  Wright  took  the  chair,  and  P.M.  Scott,  of  Cedar  Lodge,  No.  390, 
Oshawa,  conferred  the  second  degree  on  a  candidate  who  was  in  waiting 
in  a  very  correct  manner.  The  S.W.  gave  the  lecture  in  a  very  credit- 
able manner.  The  J.W.  was  not  present,  and  the  Deacons  were  but 
poorly  posted. 

Manitoba  Lodge,  No.  236,  Cookstown  :  Visited  this  lodge  March  15th. 
This  lodge  has  26  members  on  its  register  ;  the  average  attendance  is  9. 
The  W.M.  opens  and  closes  in  all  the  degrees.  As  there  was  no  can- 
didate for  advancement,  he  exemplified  the  M.  M.  degree  fairly  well. 
His  S.W.  and  Deacons  were  conveniently  absent  on  the  occasion  of  my 
visit.  His  J.W.  is  only  an  average  worker  ;  none  of  the  others  can  do 
the  work.  The  Secretary's  books  are  fairly  well  kept,  and  the  cash  is 
promptly  paid  over.  I  did  not  see  the  Treasurer's  books,  as  he  was  not 
on  hand.  The  outlook  for  this  lodge  is  poor.  It  seems  to  have  oat- 
lived  its  usefulness.  The  W.M.  is  anxious  and  willing,  but  all  the  offi- 
cers are  careless.  The  attendance  is  poor,  and  I  do  not  think  that  it 
will  improve  ;  it  may  revive,  but  it  will  be  in  the  distant  future. 

Spry  Lodge,  No.  385,  Beeton  :  Visited  March  16th,  1892;  23  mem- 
bers were  present,  including  four  P.M's.  The  lodge  was  opened  in  the 
fir3t,  second  and  third  degrees,  with  all  the  officers  in  their  chairs.  I 
saw  the  second  degree  conferred  on  a  candidate  by  the  W.M.,  and  I 
was  glad  to  be  able  to  compliment  him  and  the  officers  on  the  work. 
The  lodge  room  is  neatly  furnished.  The  Secretary's  and  Treasurer's 
books  are  in  first-class  order.  The  lodge  is  a  healthy,  vigorous  one,  and 
I  am  certain  that  it  will  go  on  and  prosper. 

Pythagoras  Lodge,  No.  137,  Meaford  :  Visited  April  8th.  The  at- 
tendance was  small,  owing  to  another  meeting  being  held  in  the  town. 
The  second  degree  was  worked,  but  not  in  as  satisfactory  a  manner  as  I 
expected  to  see  it.  The  opening  and  closing  in  the  three  degrees  was 
fairly  well  done.  Light  refreshments  were  supplied  in  the  ante-room, 
and  a  very  pleasant  time  was  had.  The  Secretary's  and  Treasurer's 
books  are  correctly  kept.  The  dues  are  well  collected,  but  the  lodge 
financially  is  poor.  Membership,  (54  :  average  attendance,  14.  There 
is  no  reason,  save  indifference  on  the  part  of  the  membership,  why  the 
lodge  should  not  prosper. 

Caledonian  Lodge,  No.  249,  Midland  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  April 
13th,  and  saw  the  third  degree  conferred  on  a  caniidate  by  the  W.M. , 
which  was  fairly  well  done.  A  little  more  practice  is  required.  This 
lodge  is  not  as  prosperous  as  I  would  wish,  but  I  hope  for  improvement 
in  the  near  future.  Membership,  28  :  present,  12  ;  average  attendance, 
9.  The  Secretary's  and  Treasurer's  books  are  well  kept.  The  lodge 
room  is  comfortable  and  well  furnished. 

Manito  Lodge,  No.  90,  Collingwood  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  April  13th. 
Members  present,  forty-two.  It  afforded  me  much  pleasure  to  visit  this 
lodge,  which  I  am  proud  to  say  is  my  mother  lodge,  and  in  whose  wel- 
fare I  will  ever  take  a  deep  interest.  W.  Bro  Williams,  the  W.M., 
and  officers  opened  and  closed  the  lodge  in  the  three  degrees.  There 
being  no  candidate,  the  W.M.,  at  my  request,  exemplified  the  first 
degree  in  a  manner  deserving  of  credit.  The  J.  W.  gave  the  lecture 
on  the  tracing  board  in  a  style  that  was  very  satisfactory.  In  no  lodge 
are  the  financial  affairs  better  looked  after.  Both  Secretary  and  Treas- 
urer are  capable  officers  and  their  books  are  in  a  good  shape.  The 
brethren  and  the  I.  0.  0.  F.  own  the  temple  in  which  they  have  each 
separate  lodge  rooms.  I  can  only  repeat  the  remarks  of  my  predecessor, 
that  they  are  the  best  and  most  commodious  in  the  district. 


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Corinthian  Lodge,  No,  96,  Barrie  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  May  5th. 
Members  present,  forty-six,  and  I  was  pleased  to  meet  M.  W.  Bro. 
Spry  and  R.  \V.  Bros.  Moakman  and  MacWatt.  The  lodge  was  opened 
and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  as  might  be  expected,  the  work 
was  well  done  by  W.  Bro.  Urquhart  and  his  officers.  I  witnessed  the 
initiation,  which  was  done  perfectly  by  all  the  officers.  This  lodge 
room  is  complete  in  every  particular,  and  the  brethren  of  Barrie  are  to 
be  congratulated  on  their  hall  and  all  its  appointments.  Membership, 
110  ;  average  attendance,  20. 

Orillia  Lodge,  No.  192,  Orillia  :  Visited  the  lodge  on  May  6th. 
Fourteen  members  present.  S.  W,  J.  W.  and  S.D.  absent,  also  the 
Secretary,  but  he  could  be  excused  as  he  has  been  sick  for  some  time. 
The  W.M.,  Bro.  Roper,  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  fairly 
well.  The  W.M.  informed  me  that  many  of  the  members  never  at- 
tend the  lodge,  and  seemed  to  be  quite  indifferent  as  to  its  progress  or 
decline.  There  is  certainly  a  fine  field  to  draw  from,  and  Masonry 
should  nourish  in  a  town  of  this  size.  I  feel  satisfied  that  if  the  officers 
and  members  of  this  lodge  will  only  put  their  shoulders  to  the  wheel 
and  all  work  together,  their  spacious  and  comfortable  room  will  be  well 
filled  on  its  nights  of  meeting.  Membership,  one  hundred  ;  average 
attendance,  twelve  ;  number  of  members  over  twelve  months  in  arrears, 
thirty-four  ;  total  of  all  arrearages,  three  hundred  and  eighty-one 
dollars  ;  state  of  lodge  financially,  not  good. 

Beaver  Lodge,  No.  234,  Clarksburg  :  Visited  this  lodge  Maj-  10th. 
Eighteen  members  present,  W.  Bro.  Dyer,  W.M.,  in  the  chair  ;  J.  \V. 
absent.  The  second  degree  was  conferred  on  a  candidate  in  a  fairly 
good  manner,  but  all  the  officers  require  more  study  and  practice  in 
order  to  exemplify  the  work  impressively.  The  Secretary,  W.  Bro. 
Dickinson's  books  and  records  are  a  credit  to  him  and  to  the  lodge. 
The  Treasurer's  books  are  properly  kept. 

Granite  Lodge,  No.  352,  Parry  Sound,  May  11th:  I  left  home  per 
steamer  at  12:30  noon,  expecting  to  visit  this  lodge  in  the  evening,  but 
owing  to  foggy  weather,  did  not  get  there  until  the  next  morning,  so 
spent  the  day  with  the  \V.  M.  and  Secretary.  They  are  both  zealous 
Masons,  and  from  what  I  could  see  and  learn  they  are  prospering.  The 
W.  M.  can  open  and  close  in  the  three  degrees,  also  work  the  first  and 
second  degrees.  Membership,  52  ;  average  attendance,  15.  This  lodge 
has  paid  out  the  sum  of  .393. 70  for  relief. 

North  Star  Lodge,  No.  322,  Owen  Sound  :  Visited  May  18th,  at  its 
regular  meeting,  officers  all  in  their  respective  chairs.  The  work  was 
the  initiation  of  a  candidate  which  was  correctly  done.  There  was  a 
large  turn-out  of  members,  and  I  was  pleased  to  meet  R.W.  Bro.  John 
Creasor  and  V.  W.  Bros.  McKnight,  and  Geo.  Ingles.  All  the  officers 
are  deserving  of  praise,  and  W.  Bro.  James  Douglass  is  to  be  congratu- 
lated on  his  assistants.  The  lodge,  financially,  is  good.  The  members 
are  in  the  most  complete  harmony,  and  the  prospects  of  this  lodge  are 
good. 

St.  George's  Lodge,  No.  88,  Owen  Sound  :  This  lodge  called  ah  emer- 
gent meeting  on  date  of  my  visit  to  North  Star,  and  after  Lodge  No. 
322  had  finished  their  labours  for  the  evening,  the  W.M.  and  officers 
took  the  chairs.  All  present  except  the  J.  W.  They  then  opened  the 
lodge  in  the  second  degree,  and  passed  a  candidate  in  a  correct  and 
efficient  manner.  Between  the  two  lodges  there  seems  to  be  a  generous 
rivalry,  but  it  is  a  rivalry  of  love  as  to  who  can  best  excel  and  best 
agree.     The  books  of  the  Secretary  and  Treasurer  are  well  kept. 


116  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Kerr  Lodge,  No.  230,  Barrie  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  May  23rd.  Mem- 
bership, 102  ;  present,  42,  among  whom  was  M.W.  Bro.  Daniel  Spry, 
and  R.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Monkman  ;  W.  Bro.  W.  C.  McLean,  and  officers, 
were  all  in  their  respective  places.  I  saw  the  third  degree  conferred  on 
a  candidate.  The  work  was  well  done,  all  being  well  skilled.  The 
books  are  neatly  kept,  and  the  business  of  the  lodge  is  in  every  respect 
carefully  attended  to.  It  may  be  mentioned  that  the  equipment  and 
furniture  is  the  joint  property  of  the  two  lodges,  and  is  full}*  insured. 

Minerva  Lodge,  No.  304,  Stroud  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  June  7th. 
Several  of  the  Barrie  brethren  accompanied  me.  I  witnessed  the  open- 
ing and  closing  of  the  lodge  in  all  the  degrees,  and  the  installation  of 
the  new  officers  by  the  retiring  Master,  W.  Bro.  Palling.  He  also  con- 
ferred the  second  degree  in  a  very  efficient  manner.  The  other  officers 
also  did  very  well ;  W.  Bro.  E.  E.  Sheppard,  of  Toronto,  is  now  W.M. 
This  lodge  is  making  some  progress  ;  the  prospects  are  only  fair.  The 
hall  is  not  suitable,  ante-rooms  small  and  on  the  ground  floor.  The 
books  of  the  lodge  are  very  well  kept. 

Unity  Lodge,  No.  376,  Huntsville  :  Visited  on  June  8th.  This  lodge 
has  44  members  ;  average  attendance  being  20.  The  W.M.  worked  the 
first  two  degrees.  Both  Wardens  absent  ;  Past  Masters  acting  ;  the 
work  fairly  well  done.  The  Secretary  and  Treasurer's  books  are  well 
kept.  The  condition  of  the  lodge  financially  is  good,  and  its  prospects 
are  promising.  Amount  paid  for  relief,  $65.  Total  arrearages,  $20.  In- 
surance, $300. 

Lome  Lodge,  No.  377,  Shelbourne  :  Visited  June  9th,  at  an  emergency 
meeting  called  to  receive  me.  Lodge  opened  in  the  three  degrees,  and 
first  degree  given  by  W.  Bro.  Mason,  W.M.  ;  he  is  a  good  worker.  The 
other  officers  all  in  their  places,  and  their  work  well  done.  The  memhers 
all  seemed  to  be  enthusiastic  Masons,  and  take  a  delight  in  their  lodge- 
room,  which  is  nicely  furnished  ;  ante-rooms  and  equipment  good.  This 
lodge  is  promising.  Membership,  50  ;  inciease  during  year,  eight ; 
meetings  held,  20  ;  average  attendance  19  ;  insurance,  $300  ;  prospects 
good. 

Prince  Arthur,  No.  333,  Flesherton  :  Visited  this  lodge  on  June  10th. 
The  W.M.  could  open  and  close  in  all  degrees  fairly  well.  There  were 
three  candidates  for  the  first  degree,  but  the  W.M.  had  to  call  on  Past 
Masters  to  do  the  work.  The  Wardens'  and  Deacons'  work  was  poorly 
done.  The  W.M.  and  officers  do  not  take  the  interest  in  their  lodge 
they  should,  and  the  lodge  is  not  as  prosperous  as  I  would  wish.  Secre- 
tary's books  are  well  kept. 

Simcoe  Lodge,  No.  79,  Bradford  :  I  appointed  a  day  for  my  official 
visit,  and  wrote  to  the  W.M.  to  that  effect,  but  on  the  day  of  the  pro- 
posed visit  I  received  a  telegram  from  the  Secretary,  requesting  me  not 
to  come,  as  there  was  no  chance  of  a  meeting.  Shortly  after  the  lodge- 
room  was  destroyed  by  fire.  I  have  written  to  the  W.M.  and  Secre- 
tary for  a  statement  of  their  financial  standing,  but  have  not  yet  received 
it.  I  have  been  informed  that  Masonry  is  languishing  in  this  place,  lit- 
tle or  no  interest  being  taken  in  the  work.  The  out-look,  from  all  I 
can  gather,  is  a  poor  one. 

True  Blue  Lodge,  No.  98,  Albion  :  This  lodge  I  did  not  visit,  and  I 
can  only  say,  with  all  of  my  predecessors,  that  this  lodge  should  be  in 
Toronto  District.  It  can  be  reached  from  the  provincial  capital  easily. 
It  would  have  cost  me  two  days  away  from  home  to  visit  this  lodge.  I 
have  written  the  W.M.  and  Secretary  for  a  statement  of  their  lodge, 
but  could  not  get  it. 


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REDISTRIBUTION. 

My  experience  has  been  the  same  as  all  my  predecessors,  that  the 
Georgian  District  is  too  large,  and  I  hope  the  Committee  appointed  by 
Grand  Lodge  last  year  to  report  at  this  annual  communication,  will  be 
able  to  report  in  favor  of  dividing  No.  9  District,  by  taking  out  the  fol- 
lowing lodges,  namely :  Golden  Rule,  No.  409;  Granite,  No.  352  ;  Mus- 
koka,  No.  360 ;  Unity,  No.  376  ;  Strong,  No.  423 ;  and  True  Blue,  No. 
98,  the  latter  should  go  in  the  Toronto  District. 

During  the  year  the  following  deaths  have  been  reported  to  me  : 
W.  Bro.  John  B.  Thompson,  and  Bros.  Charles  Mackenzie,  and  W.  T. 
Mundrell,  all  of  Orillia  Lodge,  No.  192  ;  Bro.  J.  F.  Fletcher,  Manitoba 
Lodgo,  No.  236,  Cookstown  ;  Bro.  Atcheson  Kerr,  of  Kerr  Lodge,  No. 
230,  Flesherton  ;  Bro.  W.  H.  Crosby,  of  Corinthian  Lodge,  No.  96, 
Barrie.  W.  Bro.  Thompson  was  personally  well-known  to  me,  and  in 
his  demise  the  Masons  of  Orillia  lost  a  most  exemplary  brother  and  an 
estimable  citizen. 

In  conclusion  I  wish  to  express  my  fraternal  thanks  to  the  brethren 
of  the  Ninth  Masonic  District,  for  their  unlimited  and  unbounded 
courtesy  extended  to  me,  and  I  can  assure  them  that  1  have  spent  a 
most  happy  year  amongst  the  lodges  in  trying  to  do  my  duty  as  the 
representative  of  the  Grand  Master.  I  may  not  have  fulfilled  your  ex- 
pectations, but  I  have  earnestly  endeavored  to  deserve  your  confidence. 
The  state  of  my  health  during  a  portion  of  the  year  prevented  me  from 
meeting  with  my  brethren  as  frequently  as  I  wished  to  do,  and  this  I 
trust  will  be  found  sufficient  excuse  for  my  shortcomings  in  this 
direction. 

W.  T.  Toner,  D.D.G.M., 

Ninth  Masonic  District. 


NIAGARA  DISTRICT,  No.   10. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 

M.  W.  Sir  and  Brethren  :  — 

Having  been  honored  by  the  Grand  Lodge  at  its  last  annual  session' 
by  being  placed  in  the  position  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  the 
10th  District,  I  felt  and  still  feel  that  it  was  a  task  heavier  than  I  was 
properly  fitted  to  carry  out,  to  my  own  satisfaction  and  that  of  the 
brethren,  who  had  placed  me  in  the  honorable  position.  But  being  de- 
termined to  do  the  best  I  could,  I  have  persevered  to  the  end  of  the 
term,  and  now  beg  to  present  a  report  of  the  work  done  in  this  dis- 
trict, with  a  few  general  remarks  which  I  wish  to  make  with  regard  to 
the  Niagara  District.  In  the  first  place,  if  it  is  determined  to  re- 
arrange the  district,  while  there  are  some  lodges  who  might  desire  a 
change,  there  are  very  few,  in  fact  only  one  has  expressed  that  desire 
to  me,  that  is  Enniskillen  Lodge  of  York.  The  brethren  there  think  it 
would  be  to  their  advantage  to  be  connected  with  the  Hamilton  Dis- 
trict. All  the  others  seem  pleased  with  being  where  they  are,  and 
still  Niagara  District  is  a  very  scattered  one  and  some  of  the  lodges 
might  be  consulted  about  a  change.  Another  matter  is  that  there  are 
some  very  weak  lodges  and  too  many  in  one  place.  I  venture  the 
opinion  that  two  lodges  would  be  enough  in  St.  Catharines,  instead  of 
three  as  at  present.  I  have  been  a  supporter  of  an  arrangement  of  some 
kind,  that  would  bring  about  this  end,  also  in  Welland,  where  it  seems 
to  me  that  one  lodge  would  be  enough.  There  are  also  some  weak 
lodges  that   would  do  more  for  the  good  of  the  Craft  if  they  would 


118  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

unite  with  some  other.  In  this  connection  I  refer  to  Myrtle  Lodge, 
Port  Robinson,  where  the  prospects  are  not  very  bright.  If  the  breth- 
ren there  would  unite  with  Welland  or  Thorold  it  would,  in  my  opin- 
ion, be  beneficial  to  all  concerned. 

I  have  visited  all  the  lodges  in  this  district,  and  append  a  few  re- 
marks of  each  visit.  I  wish,  however,  to  call  the  attention  of  the  W. 
M.'sof  lodges  to  the  necessity  of  sending  to  theD.D.G.  M.  the  report  of 
the  year's  work  immediately  after  the  24th  June,  as  he  has  to  depend 
on  that  in  a  great  measure,  so  as  to  be  able  to  make  out  a  proper  report ; 
also  I  may  suggest  that  they  report  the  name  and  rank  of  all  deceased 
brethren  of  their  lodge.  In  conclusion  I  wish  to  thank  the  brethren 
for  their  kindness  and  courtesy  to  me  during  my  visits  to  their  differ- 
ent lodges. 

VISITS. 

November  27th,  1891  :  Visited  Temple  Lodge,  No.  296,  St.  Cathar- 
ines. Large  turn-out  of  members  and  visitors  from  Grimsby,  Port 
Dalhousie,  and  Maple  Leaf  and  St.  George's  Lodges,  St.  Catharines. 
I  am  pleased  to  be  able  to  say  that  this  is  as  well  worked  a  lodge  as 
there  is  in  this  District,  and  they  have  also  made  a  slight  increase. 
This  being  the  lodge  to  which  I  belong,  I  do  not  wish  to  pay  it  too  high 
a  compliment,  but  in  justice  to  the  \Y.  M.  and  other  officers.  I  will 
have  to  give  them  credit  for  very  good  work,  and  a  desire  to  advance 
the  interests  both  of  the  Order  and  their  own  lodge. 

December  9th  :  Visited  Mountain  Lodge,  No.  221,  Thorold.  Was 
accompanied  by  a  large  number  of  the  brethren  from  St.  Catharines. 
We  were  very  kindly  received  by  the  brethren  on  the  Mountain.  This 
being  the  night  for  the  election  of  officei's,  there  was  no  other  work 
done.  W.  M.  Campbell  opened  and  closed  in  all  three  degreee  in  a 
very  creditable  manner.  Mountain  Lodge  is  in  a  very  prosperous  con- 
dition. 

Dec.  10th  :  Visited  Clifton  Lodge,  No.  254,  Niagara  Falls.  There 
was  a  very  large  turn-out  of  members,  and  quite  a  number  of  brethren 
from  St.  Mark's,  among  whom  I  was  pleased  to  meet  P.  M.  Collins, 
Bros.  Morris  and  Douglas,  who  were  members  of  this  lodge  when  I  was 
made  a  member  of  it  twenty  years  ago.  W.  M.  Bro.  SlcMaster  is  a 
very  careful  and  correct  worker,  and  the  lodge  is  in  good  hands  He 
conferred  the  F.  C.  degree  in  a  splendid  manner.  He  is  well  supported 
by  his  Wardens  and  other  officers. 

Jan.  7th,  1892 :  Visited  Union  Lodge,  No.  7,  Grimsby,  and  found 
them  meeting  in  a  new  hall  for  the  first  time,  which  is,  I  am  informed, 
very  much  of  an  improvement  on  their  old  room.  I  was  particularly 
well  received  by  W.  M.  Sykes  and  all  the  brethren.  The  W.M.  works 
all  the  degrees,  and  I  saw  him  confer  the  third  in  a  manner  that  would 
be  hard  to  excel.  The  work  done  in  this  lodge  is  good.  The  attend- 
ance on  the  occasion  of  my  visit  was  twenty  six. 

Jan.  12th:  Visited  Palmer  Lodge,  No.  372,  Victoria,  through  an 
error  in  the  report  of  the  proceedings  of  the  last  Grand  Lodge,  stating 
night  of  meeting  of  Palmer  Lodge  to  be  Tuesday  on  or  before  full  moon, 
I  notified  that  I  would  visit  them  that  night,  and  they  very  kindly  call- 
ed an  emergent  meeting.  Notwithstanding  this,  there  was  a  good  turn- 
out of  brethren  to  meet  me,  and  as  there  was  no  regular  work  to  be  gone 
through  with,  I  had  W.  M.  Bro  Hawkins  open  and  go  through  the  or- 
dinary work  of  the  three  degrees,  which  he  did  in  a  most  creditable 
manner,  ably  assisted  by  his  Wardens  and  other  officers.  I  am  pleased 
to  see  that  R.  W.  Bro.  Hurrell  has  not  lost  interest  in  this  lodge,  like 
so  many  who  have  filled  the  office  of  D.D.G.M.,  but  is  hard   at  work. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  119 

assisting  in  every  way  to  make  the  lodge  what  it  is,  one  of  the  best  in 
this  district. 

Jan.  13th  :  Visited  Amity  Lodge,  No.  32,  Dunnville.  This  lodge  is 
in  a  very  prosperous  condition  and  is  doing  a  good  work,  as  I  am  led  to 
believe  that  they  are  very  careful  what  kind  of  material  they  accept, 
and  the  W.M.  is  well  up  in  his  work,  as  are  also  his  Wardens.  He  con- 
ferred the  second  degree  on  the  occasion  of  my  visit  in  a  very  correct 
manner.  I  was  very  kindly  received  and  looked  after  by  the  brethren, 
and  am  much  indebted  to  R.  W.  Bros.  Tipton,  Perry  and  Jacques  for 
kindness  at  their  hands. 

Jan.  14th  :  Visited  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  35,  Cayuga.  This  lodge  is 
not  in  the  best  shape  possible.  They  are  financially  all  right,  but  small 
in  number?,  The  Master  would  be  a  splendid  worker,  only  he  does 
not  stick  as  closely  to  our  work  as  he  should,  and  his  Wardens  are  not 
up  to  the  mark.  I  called  the  attention  of  the  lodge  to  some  of  the 
errors  they  were  making.  They  seem  very  anxious  to  get  in  good 
shape.  I  have  hope  they  will  soon  regain  the  position  they  once  held 
of  being  a  good  live  lodge.  The  second  degree  was  conferred,  and  from 
the  examination  that  the  candidate  was  put  through,  I  think  that  any 
one  going  through  W.  M.  Hoskall's  hands  will  be  able  to  work  his  way. 

Feb.  8th  :  Visited  Merritt  Lodge,  No.  168,  Welland,  and  found  a 
very  good  turn-out  of  members.  I  was  very  much  pleased  to  find  some 
seven  or  eight  P.M.'s  taking  a  full  share  of  the  work  of  the  lodge,  this 
is  as  it  ought  to  be,  but  unfortunately  is  not  always  the  case.  The 
W.M. ,  Bro.  Wells,  was  unfortunately  called  away  from  town,  so  I  had 
not  the  pleasure  of  meeting  him,  but  was  assured  by  some  of  the  P.M.'s 
that  he  has  gone  through  the  first  and  second  degrees  and  intended  to 
work  the  third  on  the  night  of  my  visit.  The  work  was  well  done  by 
P.M.'s  Wells  and  Crowe.     This  is  a  good  lodge. 

Feb.  9th:  Visited  Ivy  Lodge,  No.  115,  Beamsville,  and  saw  the 
W.M.  Bro.  Brine  initiate  a  candidate  in  a  faiily  good  manner.  Bro. 
Brine  can  work  the  three  degrees.  This  is  a  very  prosperous  lodge,  and 
from  the  first-class  material  they  are  getting  in,  I  feel  satisfied  that 
Ivy  Lodge  is  bound  to  become  one  of  the  best  in  our  district.  I 
was  accompanied  on  my  visit  by  quite  a  number  of  brethren  from  St. 
Catharines,  and  we  were  met  by  R.W.  Bro.  William  Gibson, 
P.D.D.G.M.,  who  very  ably  assisted  the  W.M.  and  brethren  to  make 
it  pleasant  for  the  visitors.  The  visit  was  both  pleasant  and  profitable 
to  myself,  and  I  trust  to  the  lodge  also,  as  there  were  several  able  ad- 
dresses to  the  lodge  made  by  R.W.  Bro.  Gibson,  and  several  of  the 
brethren  who  accompanied  me. 

Feb.  11th  :  Visited  Hiram  Lodge,  No.  319,  Hagersville.  There  was 
a  very  creditable  gathering  notwithstanding  that  the  night  was  very 
severe,  and  a  heavy  snow  storm  prevented  some  of  the  brethren,  who 
live  at  a  distance  from  the  lodge,  from  being  present.  The  W.M.,  Bro. 
Howard,  is  not  quite  up  in  the  degree  work  yet,  but  he  assures  me  he 
will  be  all  ready  r,o  confer  the  work  as  it  comes  along.  P.M  Macdonald 
put  a  candidate  through  the  third  degree,  thus  closing  out  the  work 
commenced  by  him.     Hiram  Lodge  is  in  a  very  prosperous  state. 

Feb.  12th  :  Visited  King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  329,  Jarvis,  and  it 
was  a  pleasure,  even  though  there  was  no  work  to  be  done.  The  chair 
was  filled  by  P.M.  Bro.  Noble,  the  W.M.  being  absent  owing  to  a 
severe  cold.  The  routine  work  of  this  lodge  is  as  good  as  any  I  have 
seen,  and  I  cannot  refrain  from  complimenting  this  lodge  on  the  selec- 
tion of  its  Secretary.  Bro.  Hill  is  a  most  efficient  officer,  and  has  his 
books  in  first-rate  order,  and  gives  a  most  minute  account  of  everything 


120  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

that  transpires  at  the  meetings  of  the  lodge.  The  prospects  of  this 
lodge  are  good.  I  have  met  R.W.  Bro.  Jacques,  who  is  a  member  of 
King  Solomon's  Lodge,  and  I  believe  that  to  his  energy  and  counsels,  ably 
supported  by  every  member,  is  largely  due  the  excellent  condition  of 
the  lodge. 

March  8th  :  Visited  officially  St.  Mark's  Lodge,  No.  105,  Niagara 
Falls  S.,  and  was  more  than  pleased  at  my  reception  by  the  brethren 
of  my  mother  lodge,  and  a  large  delegation  of  brethren  from  Clifton 
Lodge.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  Garner,  although  a  young  man,  and  conse- 
quently a  young  Mason,  is  a  most  enthusiastic  Master.  He  conferred 
the  third  degree  in  a  manner  that  left  little  room  for  criticism.  He  is 
ably  assisted  by  his  officers,  all  being  well  up  in  their  work.  The  pros- 
pects of  the  lodge  are  good.  On  this  visit  I  was  accompanied  by 
W.  Bro.  A.  J.  McGregor,  P.M.,  of  Temple  Lodge,  No.  296,  who  has 
been  kind  enough  to  accompany  me  on  a  great  many  of  my  visits. 

March  9th  :  Visited  Niagara  Lodge,  No.  2,  at  Niagara  on  the  Lake, 
and  was  well  received  by  the  brethren.  There  was  not  as  large  a  turn 
out  as  there  usually  is,  owing  to  the  bad  roads,  and  as  many  of  the 
members  live  quite  a  distance  from  the  town  it  is  hard  to  get  there  in 
such  weather.  The  third  degree  was  worked  by  the  W.M.,  Bro.  Best, 
assisted  by  \V.  Bro.  Knox,  and  was  fairly  well  done.  After  the  lodge 
closed  down  to  the  first  degree,  I  addressed  a  few  remarks  to  the 
brethren  by  which  I  hope  they  will  profit.  The  prospects  are  only  fair. 

April  12th  :  Visited  Myrtle  Lodge,  No.  337,  Pt.  Robinson,  and  spent 
a  very  pleasant  time  with  the  brethren.  There  was  no  work  and  a 
very  poor  attendance.  The  W.  M.  has  worked  the  third  degree,  but 
has  not  had  a  chance  to  try  the  others.  They  have  a  very  comfortable 
lodge-room,  but  are  not  in  a  prosperous  condition.  The  prospects  for 
this  lodge  would  be  much  better  if  the  lodge  would  unite  with  some 
other,  as  after  they  pay  running  expenses,  there  is  nothing  left  for 
benevolence. 

May  10th  :  Visited  Dufferin  Lodge,  No.  338,  Wellandport,  and  had 
a  very  good  turn-out  of  the  brethren.  There  was  no  work,  and  I  was 
very  sorry  to  find  that  while  the  lodge  was  doing  fairly  well  in  strength, 
that  there  was  not  that  attention  paid  to  the  work  that  there  might 
be.  The  W.M.  is  only  able  to  work  the  first  and  second  degrees,  and 
none  of  the  P.M's.  being  able  to  work  the  third,  they  have  to  depend 
upon  brethren  from  outside  to  do  that  for  them.-  I  advised  them  as 
strongly  as  possible  to  be  independent  of  all  outfeide  help. 

May  11th:  Visited  Seymour  Lodge,  No.  277,  Pt.  Dalhousie.  Was 
accompanied  by  W.  Bros.  Seymour  and  McGregor,  of  Temple  Lodge, 
No.  296,  and  Bro.  Foster,  of  Maple  Leaf  Lodge,  No.  103  ;  W.  Bro. 
Dwyer,  of  Seymour  Lodge,  now  residing  in  St.  Catharines,  also  accom- 
panied us.  There  was  a  very  small  representation  of  the  brethren.  Of 
course,  a  great  many  are  sailing  men  and  away  from  home,  but  a  good 
many  were  at  home,  and  stayed  there.  On  this  occasion  there  was  a 
very  pleasant  surprise  for  those  who  were  at  the  lodge,  as  W.  Bro.  J.  R. 
Seymour  presented  to  the  lodge  a  very  handsome  and  life-like  portrait  of 
his  father,  the  late  M.W.  Bro.  Jas.  Sejmour,  P.G.M.,  after  whom  the 
lodge  was  named.  The  kindness  of  Bro.  Seymour  was  fully  appreciated 
and  acknowledged  by  the  brethren  present,  and  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks 
passed  to  him  for  the  handsome  present.  A  short  time  was  spent  very 
pleasantly  before  the  start  for  home  was  made.  This  lodge  has  been 
burnt  out  three  times,  but  still  keeps  the  Masonic  light  in  proper 
place,  and  deserves  to  succeed.  The  prospects  for  this  lodge  are 
fair. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  121 

June  2nd  :  Visited  Copestone  Lodge,  No.  373,  Welland,  and  found  a 
very  small  assemblage  of  the  members,  but  they  were  augmented  by 
brethren  from  Merritt  Lodge,  who  conferred  the  third  degree.  The 
W.  M. ,  Bro.  McConachie,  was  not  present,  as  he  has  been  passing  through 
a  season  of  very  severe  affliction,  having  within  two  months  lost  by 
death  his  wife  and  son,  but  it  shows  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  is 
held  by  the  brethren  of  both  lodges  when  one  finds  that  they  turn  out 
to  do  the  work  for  him.  In  connection  with  the  Craft  in  Welland,  I 
must  say  that  I  think  it  would  be  much  better  if  there  were  only  one 
lodge,  and  I  believe  that  if  the  brethren  would  look  at  it  in  this  light 
they  would  all  see  it  in  the  same  way,  and  try  to  bring  about  an  amal- 
gamation that  would  be  beneficial  to  both. 

June  6th  :  Visited  Enniskillen  Lodge,  No.  185,  York.  I  found  a  fair 
turn-out  of  the  members,  and  that  the  lodge  is  doing  some  work.  There 
were  two  brethren  to  pass,  but  were  not  ready  so  that  I  did  not  see  any 
of  the  work.  Membership  is  small  ;  they,  however,  own  their  own 
hall,  and  are  in  fair  condition.  Several  members  of  the  lodge  spoke  as 
if  they  would  be  better  pleased  to  be  allied  with  the  Hamilton  District, 
and  gave  several  reasons  for  the  desire. 

June  7th  :  Visited  Macnab  Lodge,  No.  169,  Port  Colborne,  and  found 
it  in  rather  a  backward  condition.  I  was  able  to  get  very  little  know- 
ledge of  the  affairs  of  the  lodge,  only  that  they  do  not  hold  their  meetings 
very  regularly.  They  have  not  admitted  any  membeis  in  some  years.  A 
candidate  was  accepted  on  the  night  of  my  visit,  but  he  was  not  on 
hand,  so  I  did  not  see  any  of  the  work.  This  lodge  is  decidedly  back- 
ward. 

June  26th  :  Visited  Ivy  Lodge,  No.  115,  Beamsville,  a  second  time. 
Was  accompanied  by  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Henderson,  of  Temple  Lodge,  No. 
296.  This  was  an  emergent  meeting,  called  for  the  purpose  of  decorat- 
ing the  graves  of  deceased  brethren,  and  attending  divine  worship,  in 
celebration  of  the  festival  of  St.  John  the  Baptist.  The  decoration  of 
the  graves  of  our  departed  brethren  is,  I  think,  a  very  pleasing  way  of 
showing  that  though  they  have  gone  from  us  they  are  not  forgotten. 
We  had  the  pleasure  of  listening  to  a  very  able  sermon  preached  by 
Rev.  Bro.  O'Neal,  pastor  of  the  Baptist  Church,  which  was  thoroughly 
appreciated  by  the  brethren,  and,  I  trust,  by  the  very  large  congregation 
which  was  assembled  to  hear  him. 

June  30th  :  Paid  an  official  visit  to  Maple  Leaf  Lodge,  No.  103,  and 
was  well  received  by  the  brethren.  There  was  a  good  deal  of  work, 
which  was  conducted  in  a  very  creditable  manner  by  the  W.M.,  Bro. 
H.  Southcott,  assisted  by  W.  Bros.  Johnston  and  Stevenson,  both  P.M.'s 
of  Maple  Leaf.  They  had  three  initiations  and  two  passings.  This 
lodge  is  doing  well,  although  they  show  a  decrease  from  eight  of  last 
year,  which  is  caused  by  suspensions  for  N.P.D.,  having  dropped  ten 
and  two  having  resigned,  making  a  total  of  twelve,  but  taking  in  four, 
thus  showing  an  actual  loss  of  eight.  The  prospects  of  the  lodge  are 
good.  Their  officers  are  well  up  in  their  work,  and  I  trust  the  year  on 
which  they  are  entering  will  be  prosperous. 

July  5th  :  I  had  the  opportunity  of  visiting  St.  George's  Lodge,  No.  15, 
and  found  the  lodge  in  the  charge  of  a  new  W.M.  and  Wardens.  They 
filled  the  respective  chairs  very  creditably,  and  I  think  the  lodge  will 
regain  its  old  time  usefulness  under  their  charge.  It  has  been  rather 
backward  for  some  time.  There  was  a  fair  turn-out  of  members  with 
a  few  visitors  from  the  other  lodges  in  the  city.  I  have  no  doubt 
■  that  the  work  will  be  well  done  by  the  brethren  of  St.  George's 
Lodge. 


122  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The  Niagara  District  is  in  a  fairly  prosperous  condition.  I  trust  that 
the  same  harmony  which  has  prevailed  in  the  district  during  the  past 
year  may  continue. 

DISPENSATIONS. 
I  have  granted  three  dispensations  during  the  year  :  On  December 
27th,    1891,  to  Niagara,  No.  2;   June  24th,   1892,  to  Ivy  Lodge,  No. 
115 ;  and  on  July  6th,  1892,  to  Hiram  Lodge,  No.  319,  all  for  the  pur- 
pose of  attending  divine  service. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

D.  Robertson,  DD.G.M., 

10th  Masonic  District. 


TORONTO  DISTRICT,  No.  11. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master  and  Members  of  the  Grand 

Lodge  of  A.F.  <£•  A.M.  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario. 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : — 

I  have  the  honor  to  submit  my  report  upon  the  condition  of  Masonry 
in  the  Eleventh  Masonic  District. 

As  soon  as  possible  after  my  election,  I  ap  pointed  V.  W.  Bro.  James 
W.  Allan,  District  Secretary,  and  Rev.  Bro.  John  Farncomb,  District 
Chaplain,  and  notified  the  different  lodges  in  my  district  to  that  effect. 

I  have  officially  visited  all  the  lodges  composing  this  district,  ^vith 
the  exception  of  Humber  Lodge,  No.  305.  I  have  made  several  at- 
tempts to  visit  the  lodge,  but  from  various  reasons,  they  could  not,  or 
thought  they  could  not,  procure  sufficient  attendance.  Some  of  the 
lodges  I  visited  twice,  and  a  few  three  times.  I  have  pleasure  in  re- 
porting that  this  district  is  in  a  nourishing  and  progressive  state,  most 
of  the  lodges  being  almost  perfect  in  the  work  and  in  their  internal 
management,  while  a  few  (but  very  few)  are  still  in  a  rather  sleepy  con- 
dition. This  satisfactory  state  of  things  is  mainly  due  to  the  inde- 
fatigable work  bestowed  upon  the  district  by  the  D.D.G.M.'s  of  latter 
years.  The  time,  energy  and  ability  devoted  by  these  zealous  brethren 
during  the  past  few  years,  has  brought  the  Eleventh  District  to  a  state 
of  perfection  which  is  not  excelled,  if  equalled,  by  any  other  district 
under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

But,  satisfactory  as  I  found  the  district,  and  pleasant  as  I  found  it, 
from  a  personal  standpoint,  I  cannot  but  strongly  emphasize  what  has 
been  said  by  my  immediate  predecessor,  viz.,  that  there  is  too  much 
expected  from  a  D.D.G.M.,  and  I  trust  more  definite  action  will  be 
taken  in  connection  with  my  suggestion  than  with  his.  I  consider  that 
the  Eleventh  District  is  too  large,  both  numerically  and  geographically 
for  one  man  to  properly  and  constitutionally  do  the  work  required  of 
him,  and  at  the  same  time  give  anything  like  proper  attention  to  his 
private  business.  I  would  respectfully  suggest  that  all  the  lodges  situ- 
ated in  the  city  of  Toronto  and  suburbs  be  formed  into  a  district  of 
themselves,  and  the  lodges  not  so  situated  be  attached  to  some  other 
district,  or  made  to  form  a  new  district. 

As  an  indication  of  the  work  necessary  for  the  D.D.G.M.   of  this 
district  to  perform,  I  may  mention  that  I  have  travelled  over  three 
thousand  miles,  and  have  written  over  one  thousand  letters  during  the 
year.     I  respectfully  ask  a  serious  consideration  of  this  matter. 
jurisdiction. 

The  only  question  of  jurisdiction  that  has  come  before  me  during  the 
year  is  the  old  matter   of  dispute  between  Markham  Union  Lodge, 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  123 

No.  87,  and  Orient  Lodge,  No.  339.  At  the  last  meeting  of  Grand 
Lodge  this  matter  was  referred  to  me  with  the  proviso  "that  Markham 
Union  Lodge  should  have  the  debatable  ground  surveyed. "  I  brought 
this  question  before  Markham  Union  Lodge  at  the  time  of  making  my 
official  visit,  and  it  was  then  decided,  upon  resolution  of  the  lodge,  that 
Orient  Lodge  should  be  asked  to  accept  me  as  arbitrator  in  the  matter, 
my  decision  to  be  final.  Orient  Lodge  has  not  accepted  the  proposition 
of  Markham  Union  Lodge.  I  have  had  considerable  correspondence 
with  both  lodges  in  connection  with  the  case.  Orient  Lodge  has  ex- 
pressed its  willingness  to  pay  fifty  dollars  and  have  the  matter  settled, 
and  Markham  Union  is  willing  to  accept  seventy-five  dollars  in  full  of 
all  claims.  Although  Orient  Lodge  might  possibly  be  compelled  to  pay 
more  than  they  offer,  I  consider  it  will  be  in  the  interest  of  the  Craft  if 
the  matter  is  settled  upon  the  basis  of  the  offer  to  pay  $50,  and  I  so 
recommend. 

LODGES   OF   INSTRUCTION. 

Upon  instruction  received  from  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  I  held 
a  lodge  of  instruction  in  the  Toronto-street  hall,  Toronto,  on  the  even- 
ing of  May  30th,  when  the  new  work  was  exemplified  ly  the  officers  of 
Ashlar  Lodge,  No.  247.  The  first  and  third  degree  was  undertaken  by 
the  W.M.,  W.  Bro.  Howson,  and  the  second  degree  by  W.  Bro. 
Clarke,  P.M.  of  the  same  lodge.  A  very  large  number  of  the  Craft 
registered  their  attendance.  All  of  the  city  lodges,  and  the  following 
country  lodges  being  represented  :  Stanley,  426  ;  Blackwood,  311  ;  Tus- 
can, 99  ;  Richmond,  23 ;  Rising  Sun,  129  ;  Doric,  424 ;  River  Park, 
356;  Humber,  305;  York,  156;  Brougham  Union,  269;  Markham 
Union,  87;  Sharon,  97;  Mimico,  369;  Zeredatha,  220;  Ionic,  229.  I 
cannot  speak  in  too  high  praise  of  the  careful  and  intelligent  manner  in 
which  the  work  was  performed  ;  every  attention  was  paid  to  the  slight- 
est detail,  and  I  feel  confident  that  those  brethren  who  were  fortunate 
enough  to  be  present  were  much  edified.  We  were  enabled  to  illustrate 
the  three  degrees  in  less  than  four  hours,  from  the  fact  that  I  gave  it  to 
be  understood  that  no  controversy  should  take  place,  but  that  the  work 
as  exhibited  was  the  proper  work,  and  as  such  must  be  copied  by  the 
rest  of  the  lodges.  This  prevented  the  asking  of  "  faddish  "  questions, 
which  usually  take  up  so  much  of  the  time  at  such  meetings. 

On  the  29th  June,  I  held  a  second  lodge  of  instruction  in  the  same 
hall,  when  a  large  number  of  the  Craft  attended,  but  not  as  many 
country  lodges  were  represented.  The  utmost  degree  of  interest  was 
evinced.  The  first  degree  was  exemplified  by  W.  Bro.  Horton,  and  offi- 
cers of  Alpha  Lodge,  No.  384  ;  the  second  degree  by  W.  Bro.  Bryers 
and  officers  of  Doric  Lodge,  No.  316,  and  the  third  degree  by  W.  Bro. 
Scott  and  officers  of  King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  22.  These  officers  had 
apparently  devoted  a  good  deal  of  attention  to  their  respective  positions. 
The  work  was  certainly  done  in  an  admirable  manner  all  round,  and  the 
result  will  no  doubt  be  profitable. 

PAST   MASTERS'    ASSOCIATION. 

I  have  great  pleasure  in  reporting  that  "  The  Toronto  Past  Masters7 
Association,"  which  was  originated  and  inaugurated  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
Geo.  J.  Bennett  during  his  year  of  office,  has  become  a  strong  element 
of  usefulness  and  strength  to  the  Craft,  not  only  in  the  city,  but  in  the 
country,  as  a  number  of  Past  Masters  from  the  country  are  members. 

DISPENSATIONS. 

During  the  year  I  have  issued  the  following  dispensations  :  Doric 
Lodge,  No.  424  ;  Blackwood  Lodge,  No.  311  ;  River  Park  Lodge,  No- 


124  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

356,  to  attend  divine  service  ;  Tuscan  Lodge,  No.  99,  to  initiate  a  serv- 
ing brother.  I  had  also  the  pleasure  of  handing  the  dispensation  of 
the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  to  W.  Bro.  M.  P.  McMaster,  of  Acacia 
Lodge,  East  Toronto.  This  lodge  starts  under  very  favorable  auspices, 
having  a  good  membership,  and  a  careful  and  intelligent  lot  of  officers. 
Their  lodge  is  well  equipped,  and  when  they  get  into  new  premises, 
which  are  being  built  for  them,  they  will  have  a  very  creditable  lodge 
room.     I  have  everjT  confidence  in  the  future  of  Acacia  Lodge. 

IN   MEMORIAM. 

I  am  satisfied  that  a  considerable  number  of  deaths  have  occurred  in 
the  ranks  of  our  Craft  of  which  I  have  not  been  notified,  some  secre- 
taries evidently  thinking  that  any  information  that  I  might  want  upon 
this  subject  could  be  obtained  from  the  newspapers.  I  wish  I  could 
think  the  list  following  were  the  only  names  that  w  ill  be  missed  from 
the  register  in  future.  The  following  are  the  names  of  those  brethren 
of  whose  demise  I  have  been  notified  :  Bro.  John  McEachren,  St.  George, 
367  ;  Wor.  Bro.  Christopher  Burrell,  Ionic,  229  ;  Bro.  John  Pearson, 
Chaplain  Rehoboam  Lodge,  65  ;  David  N.  Craig,  Ionic  229  ;  Bro.  W.R. 
Phillips,  Tuscan,  99;  Bro.  J.  G.  Holmes,  S.  W.,  Stevenson,  218. 

GENERAL. 

I  have  found  it  necessary  to  be  rather  severe  in  my  criticism  in  sev- 
eral instances  in  my  report  of  the  different  lodges,  for  which  I  offer  no 
apology,  as  I  feel  I  was  elected  to  the  position  of  D.D.G.M.  to  do  what 
was  simply  my  duty  and  give  an  unvarnished  and  frank  account  of  what 
I  had  observed  during  my  visits,  and  I  trust  that  what  I  have  said  in 
reprobation  may  be  taken  in  the  same  fraternal  spirit  in  which  it  is 
given,  and  spur  the  delinquents  to  increased  vigor.  I  also  wish  to  em- 
phasize the  fact  that  most  of  the  Worshipful  Masters  appear  to  think 
that  the  printed  proceedings  of  Grand  Lodge  which  have  been  sent  them 
are  their  own  private  property,  instead  of  being  the  property  of  the 
lodge,  of  which  they  should  form  part  of  the  library,  and  further,  I  have 
yet  to  learn  of  a  single  case  where  a  lodge  has  had  read  to  them  even  that 
portion  of  the  proceedings  relating  to  their  own  lodge  and  district. 

D.    D.    G.   M'S.    EXPENSES. 

I  must  also,  unwillingly,  revert  to  a  subject  which  was  touched  upon 
by  R.  W.  Bro.  Bennett  in  his  report  last  year.  I  refer  to  the  non-pay- 
ment of  the  legitimate  expenses  of  the  D.D.G.M.  Now  that  my  term 
of  office  has  expired  I  can  speak  with  more  freedom  upon  the  subject. 
I  know  that  the  lodges  are  not  entirely  to  blame  in  the  matter,  as  some 
D.D.G.M's.  have  refused  to  accept  expenses  when  offered  them.  I  took 
entirely  different  ground  upon  this  question,  and  in  every  case  when 
asked  how  much  my  expenses  were,  I  counted  them  up  as  a  matter  of 
business.  I  know  there  are  many  brethren  in  the  district  who  are  well 
qualified  for  the  position  but  are  debarred  from  accepting  it  in  conse- 
quence of  the  expense  attached,  and  a  man  ought  not  to  be  put  in  a 
position  of  having  to  ask  for  what  the  constitution  plainly  says  shall  be 
done.  For  the  information  of  the  lodges  in  the  district  I  subjoin  a  list 
of  those  lodges  which  have  paid  the  expenses  of  the  D.  D.  G.  M.  during 
the  past  year  :  King  Solomon's,  No.  22;  St.  John's,  No.  75;  Markham 
Union,  No.  87;  York,  No.  156;  Zeredatha,  No.  220;  Ionic,  No.  229; 
Brougham  Union,  No.  269;  Doric,  No.  316;  Brock,  No.  354;  River  Park, 
No.  356;  Zeta,  No.  410,  and  Acacia,  U.  D. 

I  cannot  conclude  my  preliminary  remarks  in  connection  with  this 
district  without  acknowledging  the  whole-hearted  and  warm  brotherly 


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feeling  evinced  towards  me  in  all  parts  of  the  district,  and  while  the 
labor  was  by  no  means  light,  it  was  sweetened  by  this  hearty  and  fra- 
ternal welcome.  I  have  also  to  acknowledge,  with  the  warmest  thanks, 
the  assistance  I  have  received  from  the  wisdom  and  experience  of  many 
distinguished  Craftsmen,  especially  from  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master, 
whose  prompt  and  decisive  action  in  every  case  of  difficulty,  was  a  won- 
derful stimulus  and  stamina. 

VISITATIONS. 

St.  Andrew's  Lodge,  No.  16,  Toronto  :  I  first  visited  this  lodge  Nov. 
10th,  and  as  the  election  of  officers  took  place  the  same  evening  I  was 
unable  to  see  any  degrees  conferred  ;  however,  from  the  prompt  manner 
of  all  the  officers  in  opening  and  closing  in  the  different  degrees,  St. 
Andrew's  will  compare  favorably  with  most,  if  not  all,  of  the  lodges  in  the 
district.  The  utmost  harmony  appears  to  prevail  here,  and  the  elections 
passed  off  with  that  good  feeling  which  should  at  all  times  be  obtained 
in  a  Masonic  lodge.  The  books  of  the  Secretary  are  kept  in  a  business- 
like manner,  but  I  regret  to  say  that  a  large  number  of  the  brethren  are 
allowed  to  get  very  much  behind  in  their  dues.  The  prospects  of  the 
lodge  are  very  good  indeed.  They  have  added  a  great  deal  of  first-class 
material  to  the  membership.  I  visited  this  lodge  again  on  March  29th. 
W.  Bro.  Bell  appears  to  have  perfected  himself  in  the  ritualistic  work, 
the  first  degree  being  given  in  very  good  form  ;  he  also  has  admirable 
control  of  his  lodge.  Upon  the  occasion  of  my  visit  the  lodge  took  the 
opportunity  of  presenting  V.  W.  Bro.  Geo.  Tait  with  a  purse  and  an  ad- 
dress, as  he  was  about  leaving  for  the  Pacific  Coast.  I  learned  some 
days  subsequently  that  V.  W.  Bro.  Tait  had  made  other  business  ar- 
rangements and  decided  to  remain  in  Toronto,  thus  the  Eleventh  Dis- 
trict will  not  have  to  regret  the  loss  of  an  ardent  Mason. 

King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  22,  Toronto  :  I  visited  this  lodge  April 
14th,  and  was  greeted  by  a  large  number  of  visitors  and  members  The 
W.M.  conferred  the  first  degree  in  a  very  acceptable  manner.  The 
work  of  the  other  officers  was  correct  as  to  detail,  but  lacked  snap  and 
promptness,  but  I  feel  sure  that  under  ordinary  circumstances  they  would 
be  fully  up  to  the  mark.  A  good  many  of  the  members  of  the  lodge 
fail  to  remember  that  a  lodge  room  is  not  the  place  for  a  debating  society, 
as  sometimes  discussions  of  a  business  character  lead  to  rancorous  re- 
marks. However,  a  better  feeling  appears  to  prevail  than  in  former 
years,  and  time,  the  great  healer,  will  cicatrize  all  wounds.  The  books 
of  the  Secretary  are  admirably  kept,  and  the  officers  who  are  working 
up  in  the  lodge  lead  me  to  hope  that  its  affairs  for  some  years  to  come 
will  be  well  looked  after. 

Richmond  Lodge,  No.  23,  Richmond  Hill  :  I  visited  this  lodge  April 
11th  ;  there  were  about  thirty  members  present.  The  lodge  was  opened 
and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  although  no  candidate  presented 
himself,  the  first  degree  was  exemplified  in  a  very  fair  manner.  The 
W.M.  and  all  the  other  officers  showed  they  had  profited  by  the  instruc- 
tion of  my  predecessors.  A  spirit  of  emulation  pervades  the  members, 
which  must  be  productive  of  good.  The  utmost  harmony  prevails  in 
the  lodge,  and  though  candidates  are  not  plentiful,  the  prospects  of  the 
lodge  are  good.     The  finances  and  books  are  in  a  fair  condition. 

Ionic  Lodge,  No.  25,  Toronto  :  Visited  this  lodge  November  3rd,  when 
the  election  of  officers  was  taking  place,  and  I  was  therefore  able  to 
personally  observe  the  harmony  which  exists.  I  certainly  was  much 
gratified  to  find  such  a  thoroughly  Masonic  feeling  prevailing.  The 
newly  elected  officers  are  brethren  who  have  all  been  tried  and  not  found 


126  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

wanting,  and  I  feel  satisfied  that  although  the  standard  of  excellence 
has  been  high  in  the  past,  it  will  not  deteriorate  during  the  present 
regime.  W.  Bro.  Patterson  worked  the  first  degree  during  my  visit, 
and  I  was  very  much  pleased  with  the  care  and  study  that  he  and  the 
different  officers  had  evidently  brought  to  bear  upon  the  matter.  This 
lodge  also  works  the  4th  degree  in  a  manner  peculiarly  their  own,  and 
a  hearty  welcome  is  given  to  all  visitors.  The  lodge  books  are  well  kept 
and  the  prospects  are  bright. 

Vaughan  Lodge,  No.  54,  Maple  :  Visited  this  lodge  June  7th.  This 
lodge  has  an  active  membership,  and  all  the  members,  including  the 
oldest  Past  Masters,  take  a  live  interest  in  the  proceedings.  Their  hall, 
which  is  owned  by  themselves,  and  free  from  debt,  is  nicely  furnished, 
and  is  one  of  the  brightest  in  the  district.  The  W.  M.  and  the  regular 
officers  worked  the  first  degree  in  a  fairly  accurate  manner,  but  it  was 
evident  that  they  had  not  regarded  the  lodge  of  instruction  a  week 
previous.  The  pruning  knife  is  being  used  in  a  proper  manner  with 
those  members  who  are  in  arrears.  The  lodge  is  in  a  prosperous  con- 
dition and  the  books  are  well  kept.  The  YV.M.  and  a  number  of  mem- 
bers of  Richmond  Lodge  paid  a  fraternal  visit  on  the  night  of  my 
visitation. 

Rehoboam  Lodge,  No.  65,  Toronto  :  I  visited  this  lodge  November  5th, 
and  I  found  that  my  visit  occurred  upon  a  night  when  the  Past  Masters 
of  the  lodge  had  taken  charge  of  affairs,  and  although  I  was  sorry  not 
to  be  able  to  note  the  work  of  the  regular  officers,  I  was  exceedingly 
pleased  to  observe  the  enthusiastic  interest  taken  in  the  work  by  the 
veterans  who  conferred  the  first  degree  in  a  highly  creditable  manner. 
W.  Bro.  Dennis  presided,  and  with  the  assistance  of  R.W.  Bro.  R.  L. 
Patterson  and  W.  Bro.  E.  F.  Clarke,  the  work  was  done  promptly  and 
well.  The  different  offices  were  filled  by  W.  Bros.  McLachlan,  Graham, 
Watt,  Gibbs,  Westman,  Bain,  Kirkland,  Parke,  and  V.W.  Bros.  Carkeek 
and  Gallow,  all  of  whom  showed  they  had  not  forgotten  how  things 
ought  to  be  done.  From  the  good  feeling  existing  amongst  the  brethren 
and  the  able  members  of  which  it  is  composed,  there  is  no  doubt  of  the 
continued  prosperity  of  Rehoboam,  No.  65.  The  books  are  kept  in 
first-class  style. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  75 :  This  being  my  mother  lodge,  I  made  a 
point  of  paying  my  first  official  visit  to  it,  and  was  greeted  by  a  very 
large  attendance,  who  gave  me  the  heartiest  sort  of  welcome'.  From 
some  unaccountable  cause,  this  lodge  (although  one  of  the  strongest  in 
the  district)  has  not  been  particularly  successful  this  year.  The  books 
are  kept  in  business  style,  and  the  financial  condition  of  the  lodge  is 
splendid.  There  was  no  work  for  my  inspection,  but  the  officers  ap- 
peared to  be  well  versed  in  what  was  required  of  them. 

Wilson  Lodge,  No.  86,  Toronto  :  A  very  large  attendance  greeted  me 
when  I  visited  this  lodge  on  May  17th.  The  W.  M.  worked  the  first 
degree  in  an  admirable  manner,  and  was  ably  supported  by  the  officers. 
The  J.  W.  was  suffering  from  an  affection  of  the  throat,  and  did  not 
give  his  lecture,  but  I  learned  he  had  given  it  several  times  before. 
This  lodge  has  made  a  large  increase  in  the  membership  during  the 
year,  and  of  a  particularly  good  class  of  material.  The  books  of  the 
Secretary  are  second  to  none  in  the  dis'rict,  and  the  utmost  harmony 
prevails.  The  W.  M.  and  officers  maintain  the  dignity  of  their  posi- 
tion, and  progress  appears  to  be  their  aim. 

Markham  Union  Lodge,  No.  87,  Markham  :  My  visit  to  this  lodge 
was  made  on  April  8th.  From  reports  I  had  heard  I  did  not  expect 
very  much  from  this  lodge,  and  was  agreeably  disappointed.     A  very 


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fair  attendance  welcomed  me.  The  W.  M. ,  who  lives  in  Peterboro', 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  exemplified  the  third  degree, 
and  although  the  work  was  not  first-rate,  it  was  better  than  I  had  an- 
ticipated. I  devoted  about  two  hours  to  instruction,  and  all  the  officers 
appeared  to  be  anxious  to  learn.  Financially  the  lodge  is  in  good  shape, 
and  the  books  are  well  kept. 

Sharon  Lodge,  No  97,  Sharon  :  My  first  visit  to  this  lodge  was  on 
December  29th,  when  I  installed  the  officers.  There  was  a  large  at- 
tendance of  brethren  who  enjoyed  the  lavish  hospitality  of  the  lodge, 
which  has  become  proverbial.  This  lodge  is,  without  doubt,  one  of  the 
most  prosperous  amongst  the  country  lodges,  each  and  every  member 
vieing  one  with  the  other  to  make  it  a  success.  They  have  added 
largely  to  the  membership  during  the  past  year,  and  the  material  is 
first  class.  The  books  are  well  kept,  the  Past  Secretary  being  a  very 
industrious  Mason.  The  I.  P.  M. ,  W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Terry,  deserves  the 
greatest  credit  for  the  care  and  attention  he  has  given  the  lodge  dur- 
ing the  year,  and  the  gavel  has  fallen  to  a  worthy  successor  in  \V.  Bro. 
D.  L.  Leppard.  I  again  visited  this  lodge  on  May  19th,  having -called 
a  special  meeting  for  the  purpose  of  inspecting  the  new  officers.  Al- 
though it  was  a  very  wet  night,  a  large  attendance  greeted  me.  The 
second  degree  was  worked  by  the  W.M.  and  the  regular  officers  in  very 
fair  style.  The  future  of  the  lodge  is  safe  in  the  hands  of  the  pres- 
ent officers. 

Tuscan  Lodge,  No.  99,  Newmarket  :  This  lodge  cannot  be  classed  as 
a  prosperous  lodge  if  an  increased  membership  may  be  taken  as  a  cri- 
terion, but  the  members,  or  most  of  them,  are  very  enthusiastic 
workers,  and  the  dignity  and  usefulness  of  the  Craft  will  not  retrograde 
in  Tuscan's  jurisdiction.  One  reason,  and  a  good  one,  may  be  given 
for  the  lack  of  increase  of  membership.  They  are  very  particular  as  to 
the  class  of  men  they  will  accept.  The  present  W.  M.,  W.  Bro.  P.  T. 
Lee,  is  one  of  the  most  willing  and  industrious  workers  in  the  district, 
and  though  he  lives  in  Toronto  he  never  misses  a  regular  or  emergency 
meeting.     He  is  a  fair  worker  and  is  very  fairly  supported. 

L'nion  Lodge,  No.  118,  Schomberg  :  My  visit  to  this  lodge  was  on 
March  7th.  A  number  of  the  Craft  drove  over  from  Aurora,  although 
the  roads  were  in  a  shocking  condition,  but  nothing  stops  the  brethren 
of  Aurora.  This  lodge  appears  to  have  outrun  its  usefulness,  for 
although  the  officers  are  fairly  well  up  in  their  work  and  the  member- 
ship is  composed  of  a  rather  superior  sort  of  men,  they  have  not  only 
done  no  work,  for  a  long  time,  but  had  not  held  a  regular  meeting  from 
July  to  November,  and  after  that  not  until  my  visit  in  March.  They 
owe  a  good  deal  to  their  energetic  Secretary,  W.  Bro.  Brereton,  but 
being  a  medical  man  he  cannot  always  be  present  at  the  meetings. 
The  YV.  M.  did  not  appear  during  my  visit,  and  his  absence  is  yet  to  be 
accounted  for.  The  lodge  room  is  very  comfortable  and  well  furnished, 
is  owned  by  the  Craft,  and  is  free  from  debt.  A  revival  is  devoutly 
hoped  for. 

Rising  Sun  Lodge,  No.  129,  Aurora:  My  first  visit  to  this  lodge  was 
on  September  4th.  The  W.  M.  worked  the  second  degree  very  credit- 
ably for  a  first  performance,  and  the  officers  were  moderately  good.  I 
again  visited  this  lodge  on  March  21st  and  saw  the  W.  M.  confer  the 
third  degree  in  a  careful  and  correct  manner.  I  was  much  surprised 
and  pleased  with  the  marked  improvement  in  this  lodge  during  a 
few  months  under  the  supervision  of  W.  Bro.  H.  J.  Charles.  A  verit- 
able Masonic  revival  appears  to  have  taken  place,  and  I  am  confident  it 
has  come  to  stay.     The  class   of  material  taken  in  is  of  th*  best,  and 


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must  eventually  redound  to  the  permanent  benefit  of  the  lodge  and  the 
Craft.  A  number  of  brethren  who  were  alienated  from  the  lodge  have 
resumed  their  intercourse,  and  the  prospects  are  bright  for  the  future. 
The  books  are  fairly  well  kept  and  the  finances  in  good  condition. 

Richardson  Lodge,  No.  136,  Stouffville :  This  lodge  is  not  yet  in  first- 
class  condition,  but  the  officers  and  some  of  the  brethren  are  evidently 
trying  their  best  to  put  it  upon  good  footing.  The  W.  M.  and  S.  W. 
are  residents  of  Toronto,  and  though  they  have  such  a  distance  to 
travel,  are  very  regular  in  their  attendance  and  are  painstaking  offi- 
cers. The  second  degree  was  conferred,  the  work  of  the  W.  M.  and 
S.  W.  being  creditable,  but  the  other  officers  were  rather  crude.  A 
better  feeling  might  possibly  prevail,  and  if  the  officers  and  members 
will  give  a  hearty  support  to  the  W.  M.,  who  certainly  is  making  con- 
siderable personaLsacrifice  in  their  interests,  there  is  no  doubt  the  lodge 
will  emerge  from  a  slough  of  despond  which  threatened  to  engulf  it  in 
former  years.     The  finances  and  books  are  in  a  fairly  good  condition. 

York  Lodge,  No.  156,  North  Toronto  :  This  lodge  still  keeps  on  in  a 
progressive  way  and  the  work  of  the  W.  M.  and  officers  would  reflect 
credit  upon  any  lodge.  The  Past  Masters  are  regular  attendants  of 
lodge  meetings,  and  set  a  good  example  by  a  readiness  to  do  any  minor 
duty.  The  books  of  the  Secretary  are  intelligently  kept.  The  great- 
est harmony  appears  to  prevail  amongst  the  brethren,  and  as  an  evi- 
dence that  it  is  so,  the  outside  register  always  regularly  shows  a  large 
number  of  visitors.     The  prospects  of  the  lodge  are  bright  indeed. 

Stevenson  Lodge,  No.  218,  Toronto  :  I  was  welcomed  by  a  very  large 
attendance  of  members  and  visitors  upon  the  night  of  my  visit  to  this 
lodge.  The  work  and  business  of  the  lodge  was  conducted  with  the 
strictest  decorum,  and  although  the  work  is  not  performed  with  the 
accuracy  that  ought  to  obtain,  still  the  officers  appear  anxious  to  perfect 
themselves,  and  with  the  spirit  of  emulation  that  actuates  the  city 
lodges.  I  have  no  doubt  that  Stevenson  Lodge  will  soon  be  on  a  level 
with  the  best.  I  was  much  gratified  with  the  spirit  of  harmony  which 
appears  to  pervade  the  members,  and  upon  the  whole  W.  Bro.  Corton 
is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the  state  of  his  lodge.  The  books  are  kept 
in  a  fair  condition,  and  although  a  large  amount  is  outstanding  in  dues, 
the  Secretary  informed  me  that  vigorous  action  was  being  taken  in  the 
matter. 

Zeredatha  Lodge,  No.  220,  Uxbridge  :  In  company  with  W.  Bro. 
Atkinson,  of  Tuscan  Lodge,  I  drove  over  a  distance  of  about  twenty 
miles  to  visit  this  lodge.  It  is  certainly  one  of  the  banner  country 
lodges,  and  can  show  the  way  to  some  of  the  more  pretentious.  The 
third  degree  was  worked  in  a  first-class  manner,  and  aside  from  the  fact 
that  the  Master's  work  was  so  excellently  done,  I  was  much  impressed 
by  the  snap  and  vigor  shown  by  the  minor  officers.  There  was  a  large 
attendance  of  the  members  and  visitors,  including  a  goodly  number  of 
Past  Masters,  who  I  am  glad  to  say,  are  very  regular  attendants.  The 
books  are  well  kept,  and  the  financial  condition  of  the  lodge  is  sound. 
A  large  measure  of  prosperity  is  deservedly  assured  this  lodge. 

Ionic  Lodge,  No.  229,  Brampton  :  I  visited  this  lodge  November  11th, 
when  there  was  a  very  fair  attendance.  The  members  had  been  notified 
that  the  election  of  officers  would  take  place  upon  this  date,  but  I  dis- 
covered the  lodge  was  working  under  new  by-laws  which  had  not 
been  approved  by  the  Grand  Master,  and  ruled  that  the  election  could 
not  take  place  under  such  circumstances,  but  must  be  held  under  the 
old  by-laws.  The  W.M.  W.  Bro.  Woods  conferred  the  third  degree 
in  a  very  creditable  manner,  and  the  other  officers  were  well  up  to  the 


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standard.  The  books  of  the  Secretary  and  Treasurer  are  well  kept, 
and  very  few  members  are  in  arrears.  This  lodge  has  comfortable 
and  commodious  quarters,  and  the  appointments  are  far  superior  to 
most  of  the  country  lodges.  A  thoroughly  Masonic  feeling  prevails, 
and  the  prospects  are  good. 

Ashlar  Lodge,  No.  247,  Toronto  :  I  first  visited  this  lodge  on  October 
27th,  when  I  was  greeted  by  a  very  large  attendance,  amongst  whom 
were  R  W.  Bros.  Blackwood  and  Roaf,  P.D.D.G.M.'s.  The  W.M.,  W. 
Bro.  Littlejohn,  conferred  the  first  degree,  and  W.  Bro.  Clarke,  the 
I. P.M.,  conferred  the  second  degree.  I  cannot  speak  too  highly  of  the 
manner  in  which  the  work  was  done,  hardly  a  spot  to  mar  the  perfect- 
ness  of  the  whole.  It  was  most  gratifying  to  observe  such  thorough 
harmony  and  good  fellowship  amongst  the  members.  The  Secretary, 
Bro.  Allan,  keeps  the  books  in  a  model  manner,  and  there  was  but  one 
member  in  arrears  for  dues.  Ashlar  Lodge  sets  a  grand  example  in  this 
and  other  respects.  I  again  visited  this  lodge  on  Feb.  23rd,  the  oc- 
casion being  the  twenty-first  annivers\ry  of  its  birth.  The  attendance 
was  very  large,  including  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master  ; 
M.W.  Bro.  J.  K.  Kerr,  P.G.M.  ;  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  D.G.M.  ; 
R.  W.  Bro.  James  Sutherland,  M.P.,  G.S.W.  ;  and  V.  W.  Bro.  Dr. 
Ryerson,  G.S.D.  R.W.  Bro.  Blackwood,  the  first  W.M.  of  the  lodge, 
delivered  a  brief  address  upon  its  history,  after  which  the  M.  W.,  the 
Grand  Master,  delighted  and  instructed  the  assemblage  with  a  lecture 
entitled  "Thirty  minutes  talk  on  Masonry."  W.  Bro.  Howson  is 
certainly  to  be  congratulated  upon  the  success  of  the  evening,  and  also 
on  the  splendid  prosperity  of  his  lodge.  One  of  the  strong  features  of 
this  lodge  is,  that  a  Past  Master  never  thinks  he  is  too  old  to  attend 
regularly  and  assist  in  the  work  of  the  lodge. 

Patterson  Lodge,  No.  265,  Thornhill :  This  lodge  occupies  a  unique 
position  in  the  district,  for  although  ostensibly  a  country  lodge,  a  large 
proportion  of  the  working  members  live  in  the  city  of  Toronto  and  drive 
out,  a  distance  of  about  twelve  miles,  to  attend  the  meetings.  I  saw 
the  first  degree  worked  by  the  W.M.  and  officers,  and  was  not  very  favor- 
ably impressed.  I  devoted  about  an  hour  to  pointing  out  the  correc- 
tions which  were  necessary.  The  officers  all  appear  anxious  to  learn, 
and  1  have  no  doubt  but  what  success  will  crown  their  efforts.  The 
books  of  the  Secretary  are  kept  in  a  very  rugged  manner,  chaos  being 
nearly  the  proper  term  to  apply  to  them.  The  geographical  position  of 
the  lodge  makes  its  existence  rather  precarious,  but  up  to  the  present 
time  they  have  managed  to  keep  out  of  debt.  I  consider  this  lodge 
another  illustration  of  there  being  too  many  lodges  in  some  sections  of 
the  district,  and  if  some  of  them  could  amalgamate  it  would,  in  my 
opinion,  serve  the  best  interests  of  the  Craft. 

Brougham  Union  Lodge,  No.  269,  Brougham  :  I  drove  out  from  Pick- 
ering in  a  drenching  rain-storm  to  visit  this  lodge,  and  was  agreeably 
surprised  at  the  large  attendance,  which  included  a  number  of  brethren 
from  Whitby.  The  first  degree  was  worked  by  the  W.M.,  W.  Bro. 
Westgate,  and  the  regular  officers.  The  work  will  not  rank  as  first- 
class,  but  I  think  this  may  be  owing  to  lack  of  material  during  the  past 
year  and  a-half,  but  I  am  pleased  to  say  the  dearth  in  that  line  has 
ended,  as  upon  the  night  of  my  visit  four  applications  were  received. 
Under  the  control  of  the  present  W.M.  there  is  no  doubt  that  the  lodge 
will  progress,  and  although  it  will  never  be  a  shining  light,  it  is  doing 
useful  work.     The  books  and  finances  are  in  first-class  shape. 

Robertson  Lodge,  No.  292,  Nobleton  :  Owing  to  pressure  of  official 
business,  I  was  forced  to  call  a  special  meeting  of  this  lodge.  Robert- 
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son  Lodge,  292,  and  Georgina  Lodge,  343,  may  be  classed  as  the  two 
weakest  lodges  in  the  district,  and  if  it  were  not  for  the  arduous  work 
of  the  W.M..W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Robinson,  I  think  there  would  be  no  lodge 
at  all.  The  only  members  of  the  lodge  present  at  my  visit  were  the 
W.M.,  J.W.,  and  Secretary  pro  tern.,  sufficient  visitors  being  present  to 
make  a  quorum.  I  consider  this  lodge  is  doing  no  good,  in  fact,  is  de- 
trimental to  the  Craft,  and  it  would  be  a  blessing  if  the  charter  was 
surrendered.  The  lodge-room  is  owned  by  the  Craft,  but  is  in  a  very 
unfinished  condition  in  the  interior.  The  W.  M.  is  a  host  in  himself, 
but  from  what  I  saw  and  could  gather,  the  balance  of  the  officers  are 
particularly  crude. 

Blackwood  Lodge,  No.  311,  Woodbridge  :  Considering  the  limited 
field,  this  lodge  is  in  a  fairly  prosperous  condition.  The  members  have 
unlimited  enthusiasm,  and  the  officers  are  zealous  if  not  expert  work- 
ers. It  was  to  have  been  hoped  that  the  remarks  of  P.D.D.G  M.  Ben- 
nett would  have  incited  the  members  to  some  effort  to  procure  better 
quarters.  There  is  no  doubt  that  the  lodge  meeting  in  such  a  rookery 
is  prejudicial  to  the  interests  of  the  lodge.  There  was  no  regular  work, 
but  the  W.M.  and  regular  officers  exemplified  the  first  degree  in  a  fairly 
good  manner.  I  devoted  about  an  hour  to  correction  and  instruction, 
and  I  feel  confident,  from  the  zeal  displayed,  that  my  visit  will  prove 
beneficial.  The  lodge  books  are  well  kept,  and  the  utmost  good  feel- 
ing prevails. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  316,  Toronto  :  My  first  visit  to  this  lodge  was  made 
on  Oct.  15th.  There  was  a  very  large  attendance.  The  first  degree 
was  worked  in  splendid  style,  the  work  of  the  minor  officers  being  par- 
ticularly fine.  The  books  of  the  Secretary  are  kept  in  an  exemplary 
manner.  On  February  18th  I  attended  what  was  termed  a  military 
night  at  this  lodge  ;  an  immense  number,  nearly  300,  were  in  attend- 
ance. The  work  was  done  by  members  of  the  lodge,  who  were  also 
military  men  (V.  W.  Bro.  Capt.  Knifton  in  the  chair),  and  they  fully 
demonstrated  their  ability  to  perform  their  duty  in  a  peaceful  capacity. 
Doric  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  inaugurating  a  scheme  which  is 
sure  to  be  popular  as  well  as  beneficial  to  the  Craft. 

Zetland  Lodge,  No.  326,  Toronto  :  There  was  a  large  attendance  of 
members  and  visitors  on  the  evening  of  my  visit ;  the  lodge  was  also 
honored  by  a  visit  from  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master.  The  W.M. 
worked  the  first  degree  in  a  very  creditable  manner.  The  officers  of 
this  lodge  are  fully  up  to  the  mark,  the  work  of  the  Junior  Deacon 
and  Inner  Guard  being  far  above  the  average.  There  is  a  feeling  of 
good  fellowship  and  emulation  in  this  lodge  that  must  be  productive 
of  success.  The  books  are  in  a  very  fair  state,  and  not  many  mem- 
bers in  arrears  for  dues.  The  lodge  may  be  classed  as  one  of  the  most 
prosperous  in  the  district.  I  had  also  the  pleasure  of  visiting  St. 
John's  Lodge,  No.  209a,  London,  on  the  occasion  of  its  jubilee  festival, 
in  company  with  Zetland,  and  spent  a  most  pleasant  and  enjoyable 
evening. 

Orient  Lodge,  No.  339,  Toronto  :  There  was  a  very  large  attendance 
at  this  lodge  when  I  paid  my  visit  on  October  6th,  including  a  great 
many  Past  Masters.  The  first  degree  was  worked  by  the  W.  M.  in  a 
very  satisfactory  manner,  and  the  rest  of  the  officers  showed  themselves 
competent.  The  Secretary's  books  reflect  a  great  deal  of  credit  upon 
him,  being  kept  in  a  most  orderly  and  business-like  manner.  The  pros- 
pects of  this  lodge  are  good. 

Georgina  Lodge,  No.  343,  Sutton  West  :  Owing  to  unaccountable 
reasons,  this  lodge  appears  to  be  in  a  state  of  dry  rot.     Upon  the  night 


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of  my  visit  it  was  nearly  ten  o'clock  before  sufficient  members  appeared 
to  enable  the  W.M.  to  open  the  lodge.  The  lodge-room  is  very  unsuit- 
able and  is  badly  situated,  being  over  the  driving-shed  of  a  hotel,  and 
the  approaches  certainly  do  not  tend  to  add  any  dignity  to  the  Craft. 
Outside  of  the  W.M.  and  Secretary  (who  are  the  means  of  holding  the 
lodge  together),  the  officers  are  almost  ignorant  of  the  work  required  of 
them.  The  election  of  officers  should  have  taken  place  upon  the  night 
of  my  visit,  but  from  lack  of  attendance  and  a  disinclination  of  the 
members  to  assume  office,  the  election  was  postponed.  During  the 
evening  a  discussion  took  place  as  to  the  advisability  of  surrendering 
the  charter,  and  I  am  doubtful  if  this  would  not  be  the  best  for  the 
interests  of  the  Craft.  The  books  of  the  lodge  are  well  kept,  and  thev 
are  out  of  debt. 

Occident  Lodge,  No.  346,  Toronto  :  I  visited  this  lodge  Oct.  21st, 
and  "was  greeted  by  an  unusually  large  assemblage  of  members  and 
visitors,  fully  200  being  in  attendance,  but  none  too  many  for  the  large- 
hearted  hospitality  of  this  lodge.  W.  Bro.  Reid  worked  the  first 
degree  in  a  very  creditable  manner,  and  the  work  of  his  officers  was 
particularly  good.  R.  W.  Bro.  Tressider,  D.D.G.M.  of  Montreal  Dis- 
trict, was  present  and  was  accorded  a  royal  welcome.  The  prospects 
of  Occident  are  excellent. 

Brock  Lodge,  Xo.  354,  Cannington  :  This  lodge  has  a  good  class  of 
members  who  take  a  fairly  enthusiastic  interest  in  the  Craft.  They 
have  not  done  any  work  during  the  year,  but  at  my  visit  the  W.  M.  and 
officers  exemplified  the  third  degree  in  a  fairly  satisfactory  manner. 
Considerable  time  was  devoted  to  discussion  upon  points  raised,  and  all 
the  brethren  appeared  anxious  to  learn.  The  W.M.  is  an  old  P.M., 
and  is  thoroughly  up  in  his  work.  The  S.W.  was  absent  upon  profes- 
sional work,  the  J.W.  and  the  rest  of  the  officers  are  fairly  good  con- 
sidering the  lack  of  practice.  The  books  are  fairly  well  kept  and  the 
best  of  feeling  prevails.  Though  not  booming,  this  lodge  is  on  a  solid 
foundation. 

River  Park  Lodge,  No.  356,  Streetsville :  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
January  12th,  accompanied  by  W.  Bro.  Harry  Collins  of  Doric  Lodge, 
No.  316,  and  with  his  assistance  installed  the  officers.  This  lodge  has 
to  fight  for  a  bare  existence,  there  being  a  great  paucity  of  members 
and  several  of  these  live  a  considerable  distance  from  the  village,  so  that 
it  is  with  difficulty  that  a  quorum  is  obtained.  However,  what  they 
lack  in  quantity  is  made  up  in  quality,  for  a  more  genial,  thoroughly 
Masonic  body  of  men  it  would  be  hard  to  find.  They  are  not  thoroughlv 
efficient  in  ritualistic  work,  but  show  a  marked  improvement  upon 
former  years.  The  books  of  the  Secretary  are  kept  in  a  model  manner, 
and  I  think  they  have  fair  prospects. 

St.  George's  Lodge,  No.  367,  Toronto  :  The  election  of  officers  took 
place  upon  the  night  of  my  first  visit  to  this  lodge,  and  in  consequenee 
there  were  nearly  a  hundred  members  present,  besides  a  goodly  number 
of  visitors.  I  regret  to  say  that  the  feeling  of  unrest,  spoken  of  in  a 
former  report  of  this  lodge,  still  exists,  but  I  think  there  is  the  proper 
timber  in  the  present  W.M.  to  put  a  stop  to  what  has  heretofore  been 
unseemly.  I  took  special  pains  to  talk  privately  to  various  members 
of  the  lodge  and  pointed  out  to  them  their  Masonic  duty,  and  I  think 
with  good  effect.  I  visited  this  lodge  again  on  Dec.  4th  and  installed 
the  officers,  and  am  pleased  to  say  that  all  friction  appeared  to  have 
vanished,  the  utmost  harmony  prevailing,  which  state  of  affairs  I  trust 
will  be  lasting.  The  lodge  started  the  year  with  a  fine  staff  of  officers, 
and  ought  to  have  a  prosperous  future.  The  books  are  in  very  fair 
shape. 


132  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Mimico  Lodge,  Xo.  369,  Lambton  Mills  :  At  my  request,  V.W.  Bro. 
George  Tait  installed  the  officers  of  this  lodge  on  Dec.  loth,  and  he  re- 
ported to  me  that  the  W.M.  elect  had  proved  himself  well  qualified  for 
the  position,  I  personally  visited  this  lodge  on  May  10th,  and  although 
the  night  was  very  wet,  there  was  a  large  attendance  of  members  and 
visitors.  The  first  degree  was  worked  very  fairly,  both  the  W.M.  and 
officers  showing  that  they  had  given  careful  study  to  their  respective 
parts.  The  coming  officers  of  this  lodge  are  all  live,  intelligent  men, 
and  a  prosperous  future  is  assured  for  some  years  to  come.  The  books 
are  kept  in  an  admirable  manner,  and  the  dues  are  promptly  paid. 

Alpha  Lodge,  Xo.  384,  Toronto :  My  visit  to  this  lodge  took  place 
during  an  emergent  meeting,  and  I  took  the  brethren  by  surprise,  giv- 
ing no  notice  of  my  intended  visit ;  however,  I  found  a  very  satisfactory 
attendance.  The  W.M.,  W.  Bro  Voss,  worked  the  third  degree  in  an 
excellent  manner,  and  the  work  of  the  officers  was  fully  up  to  the  aver- 
age. The  books  of  the  lodge  were  not  at  hand,  so  I  cannot  speak  of 
them.  The  proper  spirit  appears  to  pervade  the  members,  and  the 
prospects  of  the  lodge  are  good. 

Zeta  Lodge,  Xo.  410,  Toronto  :  I  visited  this  lodge  December  11th, 
and  installed  the  officers.  The  D.D.G.M.  last  year  reported  that  Zeta 
Lodge  had  suffered  in  consequence  of  inexperienced  brethren  being 
placed  in  office.  This  certainly  is  not  the  case  now,  for  at  the  last  elec- 
tion nearly  every  office  was  filled  by  a  Past  Master.  Such  a  course 
may  perhaps  be  considered  rather  harsh  treatment  towards  some  of 
the  younger  officers,  but  nothing  but  heroic  treatment  of  this  kind 
could  have  brought  the  lodge  out  of  a  threatening  condition  of  chaos. 
I  am  pleased  to  report  that  the  disturbing  elements  have  been  removed, 
the  best  of  feeling  prevails,  and  the  future  success  of  the  lodge  is  as- 
sured. 

Doric  Lodge,  Xo.  424,  Pickering  :  In  no  lodge  in  the  district  does 
the  work  of  my  predecessors  show  better  fruit  than  here.  I  was  very 
much  impressed  with  the  conscientious  and  almost  perfect  manner  in 
which  the  second  degree  was  given.  Bro.  Eastwood  is  one  of  the  best 
ritualists  in  the  district,  and  has  splendid  support  from  the  minor 
officers.  The  lodge  room  is  comfortably  furnished,  and  everything 
points  to  a  successful  future  for  Doric  Lodge,  Xo.  424.  The  books  are 
kept  in  a  model  manner. 

Stanley  Lodge,  Xo.  426,  Toronto  Junction  :  Upon  the  invitation  of 
the  W.M.  I  installed  the  officers  of  this  lodge  on  January  5th.  Owing 
to  illness,  the  W.M.  was  absent,  but  the  rest  of  the  members  endeav- 
ored to  atone  for  this  by  an  increased  heartiness  of  welcome.  This 
lodge  has  only  been  in  existence  for  a  little  over  a  year,  and  already  is 
able  to  show  the  way  to  many  lodges  in  the  district.  The  lodge  room 
is  very  comfortable  and  commodious,  and  the  furniture  ample  and  in 
good  taste.  The  officers  of  the  present  year  appeared  to  be  imbued 
with  the  proper  spirit,  and  I  feel  confident  that  a  prosperous  career  is 
in  store  for  Stanley  Lodge,  Xo.  426.  A  great  deal  of  the  success  of 
this  lodge  is  due  to  the  untiring  efforts  of  the  I.  P.  M.,  W.  Bro. 
McCormick,  and  his  indefatigable  Secretary,  Bro.  Fowler.  On  the 
20th  of  August  I  received  from  the  Grand  Secretary  the  warrant  of  this 
lodge,  with  instruction  from  the  Grand  Master  to  regularly  institute 
the  lodge,  but  being  unable  to  attend  at  that  time  I  requested  R.  W. 
Bro.  G.  J.  Bennett,  P. D.D.G.M.,  to  perform  this  duty  for  me,  and  he 
cheerfully  did  so. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

T.  H.  Bruntos,  D.D.G.M., 
Newmarket,  July  2nd,  1892.  Eleventh  Masonic  District 


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ONTARIO  DISTRICT,  No.  12. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  oj  the 
Grand  Lodye  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 
M.  W.  Sir  and  Bros.  , — I  have,  during  my  official  year,  visited  each  of 
the  21  lodges  within  this  district  and  have  found  the  large  majority  of 
officers  well  skilled  in  the  degrees,  and  a  credit  to  the  Craft.  There  are 
several  lodges,  however,  whose  officers  do  not  come  up  to  the  standard, 
nor  show  that  zeal  for  Masonry  that  their  position  demands.  The  lodges 
that  are  prosperous  have  officers,  who,  as  a  rule,  look  thoroughly  after 
the  dues  and  take  an  interest  in  the  general  work.  The  lodges  that  are 
not  prosperous  have  officers  who  care  nothing  about  the  dues  and  allow 
things  generally  to  drift  along  without  any  effort  to  collect,  and  seem 
perfectly  indifferent  whether  their  term  of  office  ends  disastrously  or 
not.  Of  course  there  exceptions,  as  in  some  cases  the  past  officers  are  to 
blame.  Victoria  Lodge,  No.  398,  Victoria  Road,  is  drawing  to  a  close. 
Norwood,  No.  223,  Norwood  ;  Murray,  No.  408,  Beaverton,  and  The 
Spry,  No.  406,  Fenelon  Falls,  have  plenty  of  material  to  make  good 
lodges,  and  I  think  an  effort  on  the  part  of  the  officers  would  soon  get 
these  lodges  in  better  position,  but  so  long  as  matters  outside  of  the 
lodge  are  allowed  to  interfere  with  its  general  prosperity,  they  will  keep 
on  going  down  hill.  Mount  Zion,  No.  39,  Brooklin,  I  think,  may  pull 
out  of  its  present  difficulty,  but  it  will  take  a  great  effort  on  the  part  of 
the  officers  to  do  it.  All  the  other  lodges,  except  those  above  men- 
tioned, are  doing  good  work  and  have  excellent  officers  in  every  respect, 
and  will,  I  think,  equal  any  others  under  your  control.  Harmony  exists 
throughout  the  district  and  nothing  of  any  importance  has  been  brought 
to  my  notice  that  required  official  attention. 

The  W.  M?s  of  5  lodges  in  the  district  cannot  work  all  of  the  degrees, 
but  this  is  more  on  account  of  lack  of  work  than  lack  of  zeal.  They 
think  it  is  no  use  getting  up  the  degrees  while  they  can  always  depend 
on  having  sufficient  Past  Masters  present  to  give  the  necessary  assist- 
ance. In  two  of  the  lodges  the  W.  M's.  cannot  open  or  close.  It  is  a 
question  whethor  some  better  method  could  not  be  devised  to  get  the 
W.  M's  posted,  as  it  is  impossible  for  the  D.D.G.M.  to  visit  lodges  often 
enough  to  instruct  officers,  if  nature  has  not  endowed  them  with  suffi- 
cient intelligence  to  get  the  work  up  themselves.  I  think  the  lodges 
are  to  blame,  in  nearly  every  instance,  in  electing  brethren  to  positions, 
which  the}-  should  know  before  election  they  could  not  properly  fill. 
The  elections,  as  a  rule,  in  this  district,  take  place  in  December,  but  I 
think  if  all  the  elections  would  take  place  in  June,  and  the  W.M's.  have, 
say  four  months,  to  get  the  work  completed,  the  D.D.G.M.  could  then 
have  some  good  excuse  for  taking  prompt  action  if  the  officers  were  not 
posted.  As  it  is  now,  it  is  difficult  to'find  fault  with  officers,  who  are 
installed  in  December,  who  have  not  their  work  up  at  the  time  of  being 
officially  visited. 

LODfiES   OF    INSTRUCTION. 

There  has  been  no  lodge  of  instruction  in  this  district  during  the  past 
few  years,  and  I  think  it  would  be  of  benefit  to  the  Craft  if  the  officers 
of,  say  three  or  four  lodges  conveniently  situated,  would  meet  together 
with  or  without  the  D.D.G.M.  and  go  through  the  work.  I  think  the 
trouble  with  lodges  of  instruction  heretofore,  has  been  that  they  are  too 
large,  taking  too  long  to  get  all  the  officers  posted,  and  having  too  long  a 
distance  to  travel. 

Goorl  intentions  and  promises  on  the  part  of  the  different  lodges, 


134  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

plenty  of  advice  and  information  from  the  D.  D.  G.  M's,  have  not 
resulted  in  getting  the  past  dues  collected,  in  fact  there  is  still  a  large 
sum  due  the  lodges,  and  while  some  have  made  an  effort  and  succeeded 
in  collecting,  others  are  afraid  of  hurting  the  feelings  of  the  members, 
and  may  some  day  wonder  why  their  lodges  are  falling  behind,  while 
others  are  more  prosperous. 

D.   D.   G.   M's.     EXPENSES. 

The  system  of  payment  of  the  D.D.G.M's  expenses  is  a  delusion,  and 
I  think  does  not  show  any  marked  business  ability  in  its  construction. 
Small  lodges,  as  a  rule,  are  the  farthest  away,  and  if  the  visits  of  the 
D.  D.G.M.  were  paid  for  as  recommended  by  Grand  Lodge  it  would  cost 
each  member  of  these  small  lodges  fully  twenty-five  cents,  while  wealthy 
lodges,  being  more  central,  and  therefore  more  easily  reached,  the  mem- 
bers would  not  pay  more  than  five  cents  each,  but  as  a  matter  of  fact 
each  lodge  which  pays  gives  §5.00.  This  still  leaves  the  weaker  lodges 
to  pay  the  greater  portion  of  the  expenses.  While  I  have  nothing  to 
say  as  regards  my  expenses,  as  the  greater  part  were  paid,  I  still  think 
the  system  is  entirely  wrong.  There  are  some  lodges  which  pay  as  a 
matter  of  business  ;  others,  and  a  great  majority,  pay  a  3  a  matter  of 
charity,  while  some  others  do  not  pay  at  all.  I  would  suggest  that  a 
bill  of  expense  be  put  in  at  the  Grand  Lodge  by  the  D. D.G.M.  at  the 
end  of  his  term,  and  this  amount  certified  to  at  the  time  of  his  visit 
by  the  different  lodges,  and  that  an  equal  assessment  be  made  on  the 
district  for  the  full  amount. 

DEATHS. 

Nine  deaths  have  been  reported  to  me  during  the  past  year,  amongst 
whom  I  may  mention  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Hall,  P.D.D.G.M.  of  this  district, 
and  V.  W.  Bro.  Patterson,  of  Peterboro'  Lodge.  R.  W.  Bro.  Hall  was 
one  of  the  oldest  members  in  this  district,  and  assisted  in  forming  Grand 
Lodge  in  Toronto  in  1855.  He  always  took  an  active  part  in  Masonry 
and  was  very  highly  respected. 

I  granted  dispensations  to  attend  Divine  service  on  June  26th 
to  Ontario  Lodge,  No.  26,  Port  Hope  ;  Faithful  Brethren  Lodge,  No. 
77,  Lindsay,  and  dementi  Lodge,  No.  313,  Lakefield. 

Returns  have  not  been  sent  in  from  all  the  lodges,  so  I  cannot  give  a 
detailed  report,  but  from  the  information  received  at  the  time  of  my  visits 
and  from  returns  that  have  been  received,  I  find  :  Full  membership  in 
this  district,  1,067;  67  initiations;  11  affiliations;  4  restored  ;  17  re- 
signed ;  10  suspended  for  N.P.D. ;  and  11  deaths,  making  a  gain  of  44  for 
the  year.  There  are  212  in  arrears  for  12  months,  amounting  to  81,500, 
with  an  average  attendance  of  17. 

OFFICIAL   VISITS. 

Ontario  Lodge,  No.  26,  Port  Hope  :  Visited  March  17th,  1892,  one 
initiation  and  two  passings  was  the  work  of  the  evening.  The  W.M., 
Bro.  J.  W.  Quinlan,  is  an  excellent  worker,  and  with  the  assistance  of 
well  skilled  officers,  the  degrees  were  thoroughly  done.  The  P.M.'s  and 
members  take  an  active  interest  in  Masonry,  and  with  a  large  surplus, 
one  of  the  best  halls  in  the  district,  and  a  genial  and  hard-working 
Secretary,  the  lodge  is  in  a  very  prosperous  condition.  Average  at- 
tendance, 15  ;  membership,  58  ;  increase  during  the  year,  5  ;  but  they 
have  17  twelve  months  in  arrears,  which  is  not  very  creditable. 

Composite  Lodge,  No.  30,  Whitby:  Visited  February  4th,  1892. 
Initiation  and  passing  was  the  work  of  the  evening,  and,  although  the 
W.M.  and  officers  were  newly  installed,  the  degrees  were  conferred 
very  correctly  and  satisfactorily.     The  floor  work  was  excellent,  and 


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all  the  officers  were  well  up  in  the  different  parts.  They  have  a  fair 
lodge  room,  but  a  little  more  light  would  do  no  harm.  With  a  Secretary 
who  is  above  the  average,  and  a  handsome  surplus,  the  lodge  is  one  of 
the  most  prosperous  in  the  district.  Average  attendance,  about  25  ;  in- 
crease during  the  year,  10  ;  members  twelve  months  in  arrears,  10. 

Jerusalem  Lodge,  No.  31,  Bowman ville :  Visited  May  11th,  1892. 
The  Past  Masters  in  this  lodge  take  an  active  interest  in  its  welfare, 
and  give  all  the  advice  necessary.  There  has  been  no  work  for  some 
time,  so  that  it  is  difficult  to  keep  up  that  interest  that  formerly 
characterized  this  lodge.  They  have  a  very  efficient  Secretary  and 
well  posted  officers,  and  with  the  dues  a  little  more  sharply  looked 
after,  it  might  be  considered  to  be  in  a  fairly  prosperous  condition.  The 
three  degrees  can  be  worked  by  the  officers,  as  they  have  instruction 
meetings  to  keep  up  the  interest.  I  also  visited  this  lodge  on  April  8th, 
1892,  when  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  favored  the  lodge  with  his 
instructive  lecture.  The  average  attendance  is  about  16  ;  membership, 
60  ;  with  16  twelve  months  in  arrears. 

Mount  Zion  Lodge,  No.  39,  Brooklin :  Visited  April  12th,  1892. 
This  is  one  of  the  oldest  lodges  in  the  district,  but  it  cannot  boast  of  a 
great  amount  of  prosperity  just  now.  Out  of  a  membership  of  30  it 
has  only  5  or  6  residing  in  the  village,  and  those  living  at  a  distance  not 
being  sure  of  the  meetings  do  not  attend  regularly,  so  that  the  regular 
meetings  have  not  all  been  held.  The  installation  of  officers  had  to  be 
postponed,  and,  on  the  occasion  of  my  visit,  the  W.M.  had  to  "  hustle  " 
around  to  get  enough  to  open  at  half  past  nine.  A  good  many  of  the 
old  members  have  left  and  there  are  no  new  ones  coming  in,  however, 
the  W.M.  and  Secretary  are  making  a  special  effort  to  get  the  lodge  into 
better  condition.  They  have,  I  understand,  advanced  sufficient  money 
to  pay  their  indebtedness,  and  have  collected  sufficient  to  nearly  pay 
themselves  back.  It  was  so  late  when  the  lodge  was  opened  the  even- 
ing that  I  was  there  that  I  could  only  see  the  work  of  the  opening  and 
closing  of  the  three  degrees,  which  was  fairly  well  done.  The  W.M.  is  an 
earnest  worker,  and  if  there  is  any  possibility  of  getting  this  lodge  on 
its  feet  again  he  will  do  it.  Their  average  attendance  has  been  about 
9  ;  membership,  30. 

Durham  Lodge,  No.  66,  Newcastle  :  Visited  May  10th,  1892.  This 
lodge  has  felt  the  dull  times  of  late  and  has  no  work.  The  officers  are 
well  up  in  the  different  parts,  and  the  W.M.  can  confer  the  three  degrees 
fairly  well.  Opening  and  closing  of  the  three  degrees  was  the  work  of 
the  evening,  and  was  correctly  done.  On  the  8th  February,  1892,  the 
M.W.  the  Grand  Master  gave  his  lecture  in  this  lodge,  at  which  I, 
with  a  large  number  of  the  members  and  visitors,  had  the  pleasure  of 
listening.  Their  average  attendance  is  about  12,  with  a  membership  of 
37,  and  there  are  12  twelve  months  in  arrears. 

Faithful  Brethren  Lodge,  No.  77,  Lindsay  :  Visited  March  4th,  1892. 
The  work  of  the  evening  was  initiation  and  rising,  and  was  well  done 
by  the  W.  M.  and  officers,  and  no  fault  could  be  found  with  the  different 
parts.  There  is  an  earnest  desire  on  the  part  of,  not  only  the  officers, 
but  the  members,  to  make  this  lodge  as  nearly  perfect  as  possible,  and 
the  excellent  Secretary  keeps  the  dues  sharply  looked  after,  so  that  in 
proportion  to  its  members  it  has  a  less  number  in  arrears  than  any 
other  lodge.  Average  attendance,  22  ;  membership,  83  ;  twelve  months 
in  arrears,  3. 

Corinthian  Lodge,  No.  101,  Peterborough:  Visited  April  1st,  1892. 
Passing  was  the  work  for  the  evening  and  was  fairly  well  done.  The 
officers,  however,  were  not  long  installed,  and  seemed  nervous.     The 


136  GRAND    LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

\Y.  M.  will  make  a  fine  worker,  and  the  lodge  generally  is  fully  up  to  all 
requirements.  The  utmost  harmony  exists  with  Peterborough  Lodge, 
No.  155,  and  the  greatest  courtesy  is  shown  to  visitors.  A  large  num- 
ber of  Past  Masters  take  quite  an  interest  in  the  work.  Their  average 
attendance  is  25 ;  membership,  63 ;  with  three  twelve  months  in 
arrears. 

Hope  Lodge,  No.  114,  Port  Hope:  Visited  March  7th,  1892.  The 
Past  Masters  attend  fairly  well.  W.M.,  Bro.  Garfat.  and  the  other 
officers  take  pride  in  having  their  work  so  that  it  can  be  given  without 
the  least  hesitation  and  very  correctly,  so  much  so,  that  I  think  there 
are  no  better  workers  in  the  district!  They  have  had  quite  a  number 
of  initiations  during  the  year,  anc  having  a  fair  surplus,  well  furnished 
room,  and  the  most  kindly  feeling  with  Ontario  Lodge,  they  are  a  credit 
to  the  Craft.    Average  attendance,  25  ;  membership,  56  ;  in  arrears,  10. 

Lebanon  Lodge,  No.  139,  Oshawa  :  Visited  Feb.  23rd,  1892.  The 
Past  Masters  always  on  hand,  and  assist  in  the  work  if  necessary.  The 
W.M.  was  absent  in  England,  so  that  I  could  not  see  his  work.  I  was, 
however,  informed  that  he  could  work  the  three  degrees.  The  other 
officers  were  very  correct  in  the  different  parts,  and  with  W.  Bro.  Ray 
in  the  East,  the  work  for  the  evening  was  well  done.  A  room  com- 
mittee consisting  of  two  worthy  P.M.'s  makes  it  very  pleasant  for 
visitors.     Average  attendance,  32  ;  membership,  72,  with  11  in  arrears. 

J.  B.  Hall  Lodge,  No.  145,  Millbrook  :  Visited  March  7th,  1892. 
The  Past  Masters  attend  regularly.  Initiation  and  passing  was  the 
work  for  the  evening.  The  YV.  M. ,  Bro.  Armstrong,  is  well  skilled,  and 
with  the  assistance  of  excellent  officers  the  degrees  were  correctly  con- 
ferred. W.  Bros.  Quinlan  and  J.  Owens,  of  Ontario  Lodge,  and  W.  Bro. 
Garfat,  of  Hope,  were  present  and  assisted  in  the  work.  It  gave  me  a 
great  deal  of  pleasure  to  listen  to  three  distinguished  W.M. 'a  doing  the 
work,  and  all  so  near  perfect  that  it  was  difficult  to  know  which  was 
the  best.     Average  attendance,  15  ;  membership,  48,  with  7  in  arrears. 

Peterborough  Lodge,  No.  155,  Peterborough  :  Visited  April  1st,  1892. 
This  lodge  has  probably  the  largest  membership  in  the  district,  although 
their  average  attendance  is  about  24,  which  does  not  equal  some  others. 
A  large  number  of  the  Past  Masters  attend  regularly,  so  that  there  is 
no  lack  of  assistance.  Passing  was  the  work  of  the  evening,  and  was 
correctly  done  by  the  W.M.  and  officers.  The  large  number  of  mem- 
bers and  visitors  probably  accounted  for  the  W.M. 'a  nervousness,  as  I 
have  no  doubt  he  could,  although  lately  installed,  earnestly  and  cor- 
rectly confer  the  three  degrees.  The  floor  work  was  good  and  showed 
a  desire  to  excel.  The  lodge  room  is  very  comfortable,  and  the  walls 
are  covered  with  portraits  of  the  different  Past  Masters.  Average  at- 
tendance, 24  ;  membership,  102,  and  17  in  arrears. 

Norwood  Lodge,  No.  223,  Norwood  :  Visited  March  9th,  189-'.  I 
have  written  this  lodge  a  number  of  times  to  send  me  a  copy  of  their 
summons,  but  so  far  I  have  failed  to  see  any  of  them.  The  average 
attendance  at  this  lodge  is  small  ;  about  half  the  members  live  outside 
of  the  village,  and  with  about  15  in  arrears,  the  present  or  past  officers 
cannot  be  congratulated  on  their  efforts  to  advance  the  interests  of  the 
Craft.  There  being  no  work,  the  W.M.  opened  and  closed  the  three 
decrees,  which  was  fairly  well  done,  but  could  easily  be  improved.  The 
W.M.  cannot  confer  the  degrees,  although  he  no  doubt  would  make  an 
effort  to  do  so  if  he  had  any  work.  There  is  plenty  of  material  to  have 
a  good  lodge  in  this  place,  but  so  long  as  affairs  are  allowed  to  drift 
along  in  the  indifferent  manner  as  at  present,  without  any  effort  to  col- 
lect past  dues,  and  everyone  leaving  some  one  else  to  do  what  is  neces- 


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sary,  the  lodge  will  keep  on  the  clown  grade.  It  is  only  a  question  of 
time  before  the  warrant  will  have  to  be  recalled.  I  have  had  no  returns 
from  this  lodge.  Their  average  attendance  will  be  about  8,  while  their 
number  in  arrears  will  be  about  15  or  IS. 

Verulain  Lodge,  No.  268,  Bobcaygeon  ;  Visited  October  16th,  1891. 
Raising  was  the  degree  for  the  evening,  and  was  correctly  conferred  by 
the  W.M.,  Bro.  Stewart,  who  has  a  faculty  of  making  the  ceremony 
very  impressive,  and  being  assisted  by  well  posted  officers,  the  floor 
work  was  very  satisfactory.  A  large  number  of  the  members  live  out- 
side of  the  village,  which  serves  some  of  them  as  an  excuse  for  getting 
behind  in  their  dues.  The  Past  Masters  attend  fairly  well,  and  they 
have  a  very  good  lodge  room,  and  having  had  quite  an  addition  to  their 
membership,  this  lodge  might  be  considered  in  a  fully  satisfactory  con-, 
dition.     Average  attendance,   14;  membership,  46,  with   13  in  arrears. 

Cedar  Lodge,  No,  270,  Oshawa  :  Visited  Feb.  23rd,  1892.  The  Past 
Masters  attend  regularly,  and  the  work  for  the  evening  was  passing, 
which  was  conferred  by  the  W.M. ,  Bro.  Felt,  who  is  an  enthusiastic 
Mason  and  who  is  well  posted  in  all  the  degrees.  The  floor  work  was 
very  creditable,  and  showed  that  the  officers  have  the  interest  of  the 
Craft  at  heart.  This  lodge  and  Lebanon  have  a  room  jointly  and  work 
very  harmoniously  together.  Their  average  attendance  is  25  ;  mem- 
bership, 69,  with  8  in  arrears. 

Clementi  Lodge,  No.  313,  Lakefield  :  Visited  December  1st,  1891. 
Election  of  officers  and  exemplifying  the  greater  part  of  the  third  de- 
gree, and  opening  and  closing  in  the  three  degrees,  was  the  work  for  the 
evening,  all  of  which  showed  that  the  W.  M.  and  other  officers  were 
well  skilled  in  their  different  parts.  A  decidedly  efficient  Secretary, 
who  looks  sharply  after  the  dues,  and  a  well  appointed  room,  adds 
greatly  to  the  prosperity  of  the  lodge.  Average  attendance,  13  ;  mem- 
bership, 35  ;  with  only  3  in  arrears. 

Orono  Lodge,  No.  325,  Orono  :  Visited  Dec.  15th,  1891.  Conferring 
the  second  and  third  degrees  was  the  work  for  the  evening.  The  second 
degree  was  ably  and  correctly  conferred  by  the  principal  officers  of 
Jerusalem  Lodge,  No.  31,  who  were  returning  a  visit  of  the  Orono 
officers,  they  having  conferred  a  similar  degree  at  Bowmanville  some 
time  previous.  The  third  degree  was  very  satisfactorily  conferred  by 
the  Orono  officers,  who  showed  a  marked  ability  and  correctness  in  the 
floor  work.  The  dues  are  not  as  well  collected  as  they  should  be,  pro- 
bably because  they  work  on  the  idea  that  12  months  in  arrears  means 
24  months.  Their  average  attendance  is  17  ;  membership,  47  ;  with  15 
in  arrears. 

Keene  Lodge,  No.  374,  Keene  :  Visited  April  15th,  1892.  This 
lodge  is,  I  think,  one  of  the  smallest  in  the  district,  and  although  hav- 
ing no  work  for  some  time,  they  are  kept  well  posted  in  the  degrees  by 
P.  M.  Bro.  McNeil.  The  third  degree  was  exemplified  and  the  lodge 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees  on  the  night  of  my  visit.  No 
special  fault  could  be  found  with  any  of  the  diffetent  parts,  although 
the  work  of  the  subordinate  officers  could  be  improved.  The  majority 
of  the  members  live  outside  of  the  village,  but  the  meetings  are  regu- 
lar and  the  interest  in  the  Craft  work  is  well  kept  up.  The  by-laws 
are  old,  and  new  ones  should  be  printed.  Average  attendance,  11  ; 
membership,  25  ;  «  ith  3  in  arrears. 

Lome  Lodge,  No.  375,  Omemee:  Visited  December  3,  1891.  The 
election  of  officers  and  exemplifying  of  the  second  degree  was  the  work 
for  the  evening.  R.  W.  Bro.  Miller  informed  me  that  the  W.  M.  could 
confer  the  three  degrees,  and  from   what  I  could  see  the  other  officers 


138  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

were  fairly  well  up  in  their  work.  They  have  a  very  good  lodge  room 
and  being  in  a  good  locality  the  prospects  are  fair.  They  have  had  no 
work  for  some  time  and  quite  a  number  have  left  the  locality,  therefore 
the  lodge  is  not  increasing.  Average  attendance,  11  ;  membership,  25  ; 
with  3  in  arrears. 

Victoria  "Lodge,  No.  398,  Victoria  Road.  Visited  December  2,  1891. 
This  lodge  is  practically  dead.  The  W.  M.  cannot  confer  any  of  the 
degrees,  and  cannot  even  open  or  close  without  being  prompted.  The 
Senior  Warden  lives  ten  miles  away,  and  Junior  Warden  and  Treasurer 
four  miles,  and  with  only  5  members  in  the  village  it  is  difficult  to  get 
a  meeting.  1  have  had  no  summons  for  some  months,  and,  with  the 
exception  of  the  occasion  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master's  visit,  they 
have  not  had  any  meeting  for  some  time.  I  gave  the  W.  M.  four 
months  to  get  up  the  work  and  collect  the  back  dues,  but  I  think  he 
cannot  memorize  the  degrees,  no  matter  how  much  he  tried,  and  there 
being  17  members  in  arrears,  I  think  they  will  have  equally  as  much 
difficulty  in  collecting.  1  understand  since  I  visited  them  that  they 
have  some  of  the  dues  collected  and  some  of  their  debts  paid.  A  new 
master  has  been  elected,  but  I  cannot  see  that  there  is  any  prospect  of 
improvement.  If  the  three  or  four  brethren  at  Kirkfield  would  take 
sufficient  interest  in  the  matter,  I  would  advise  removing  the  lodge  to 
that  place.  If  not,  I  would  advise  that  the  charter  be  taken  away. 
Average  attendance,  when  they  have  a  meeting,  is  8  ;  membership, 
31  ;  with  14  in  arrears.  The  last  Grand  Lodge  returns  were  sent  in  on 
June  24,  1891. 

The  Spry  Lodge,  No.  406,  Fenelon  Falls  :  Visited  March  11,  1892. 
This  lodge  does  not  work  together  with  the  harmony  that  at  one  time 
characterized  it.  There  was  no  work  for  the  evening,  but  the  opening 
and  closing  of  the  three  degrees  was  fairly  well  done.  The  W.  M.  is 
anxious  to  do  his  work  well  but  has  poor  support.  There  seems  to  be 
some  trouble  with  the  members,  and  a  difference  of  opinion  outside  of 
lodge  work  does  not  do  masonry  in  this  place  any  good.  There  seems 
to  be  a  coldness  in  their  meetings,  with  none  of  that  fraternal  feeling 
that  I  noticed  in  all  other  visits  that  I  have  paid  in  the  district.  A 
strong  effort  on  the  part  of  all  the  officers  should  be  made  to  overcome 
their  present  difficulties.  And  as  there  is  plenty  of  material  to  make 
this  lodge  a  credit  to  the  Craft,  I  hope  that  within  a  short  time  every- 
thing will  be  working  satisfactorily  again  Average  attendance,  10  ; 
membership,  38  ;  while  there  are  ten  in  arrears. 

Murray  Lodge,  No.  408,  Beaverton  :  Visited  Dec.  loth,  1891.  Al- 
though there  were  two  candidates  on  the  summons  for  passing,  they  did 
not  turn  up,  so  there  was  no  work.  The  W.M.  cnnnot  confer  the  de- 
grees, nor  would  he  occupy  the  East,  and  could  not  even  open  the  lodge. 
W.  Bro.  Dover,  P.  M. ,  has  the  work  well  up,  and  seems  to  take  the 
Master's  place  The  other  officers  are  fair,  and  there  is  no  reason  why 
this  lodge  should  be  in  its  present  condition.  They  have  plenty  of 
material,  and,  located  in  a  good  field,  ought  to  be  one  of  the  best.  It 
coidd  be  easily  improved,  if  the  members  and  officers  would  only  change 
their  method  of  doing  business.  Their  room  is  very  fair,  but  in  order 
to  reach  it  you  have  to  take  a  round  about  way,  which  is  not  at  all 
convenient.  Average  attendance,  15  ;  membership,  47  ;  with  12  in 
arrears. 

Fidelity  Lodge,  under  dispensation,  Port  Perry  :  Visited  June  10th, 
1892.  This  was  their  first  meeting,  and  starts  with  fairly  good  pros- 
pects. The  W.M.,  Bro.  David,  is  well  up  in  the'different  degrees,  and 
has   been   at    considerable   trouble   in   getting   the   lodge   successfully 


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started.  The  furniture,  jewels,  &c.,  of  the  former  lodge  have  been  pur- 
chased, and  paid  for  by  the  charter  members,  they  being  personally 
liable  for  the  amount.  The  officers  and  members  seem  decidedly  in 
earnest,  and  I  think  the  lodge  will  be  a  credit  to  the  district.  As  yet, 
they  have  no  home  of  their  own,  but  are  meeting  in  the  Odd  Fellow's 
Hall.  They  have,  however,  appointed  a  committee  to  procure  a  room, 
and  expect  in  the  course  of  two  or  three  months  to  have  everthing  in 
good  working  order. 

In  conclusion,  I  wish  to  express  my  sincere  gratitude  to  the  officers 
and   members   of  the  various  lodges  in  this  district  for   their   fraternal 
kindness,  their  generous  hospitality,  and  cordial  welcome. 
Fraternally  submitted, 

Wm.   McKay,  D.D.G.M., 

Twelfth  Masonic  District. 


PRINCE  EDWARD  DISTRICT,  No.   1.3. 

To   the   Most    Worshipful  the   Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of 

the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 
M.   W.  Sir  And  Brethren  : — 

I  have  the  honor  to  submit  for  your  consideration  the  following  re- 
port of  the  condition  of  Masonry  in  the  Thirteenth  District,  for  the 
year  ending  June,  1892.  My  first  official  act  was  the  appointment  of 
W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Smith,  of  Colborne  Lodge,  No.  91,  as  District  Secretary, 
and  W.  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  T.  Dowling,  of  Colborne  Lodge,  No.  91,  as 
District  Chaplain,  both  of  whom  have  rendered  very  valuable  services 
to  the  Craft  during  the  year.  On  accepting  the  position  of  D.D.G.M., 
I  found  the  district  peaceful,  with  the  exception  of  Quinte  Lodge,  No. 
241,  Shannon ville.  I  do  not  desire  to  enter  into  particulars  leading  to 
the  want  of  harmony  in  this  lodge,  as  papers  have  already  been  trans- 
mitted, giving  every  detail  of  the  difficulty.  Suffice  it  to  say  that  the 
lodge  suspended  for  two  years  one  of  its  members  for  unmasonic  con- 
duct, which  suspension  on  appeal  was  set  aside,  and  the  brethren  of 
the  lodge,  believing  that  no  real  progress  could  be  made  while  so  un- 
harmonious  an  element  existed,  decided  by  an  almost  unanimous  vote 
to  surrender  the  warrant.  I  was  present  at  the  meeting  when  the 
decision  was  arrived  at,  and  entirely  concurred  in  the  opinion  expressed 
by  the  brethren.  It  is  no  doubt  for  the  interest  of  Masonry  that  this 
lodge  is  closed,  as  there  seemed  to  be  no  chance  that  a  strong  lodge 
could  ever  again  be  established  in  Shannonville,  but  it  is  certainly  to 
be  deplored  that  a  lodge  should  surrender  its  warrant  under  the  circum- 
stances attending  the  surrender  of  this  one.  * 

In  this  connection  I  would  most  respectfully  recommend  that  the  em- 
ploying of  legal  men  to  carry  on  Masonic  trials  be  discountenanced  by 
Grand  Lodge,  as  many  disputes  which  might  otherwise  be  amicably 
settled  are  kept  abrewing,  and  very  often  placed  beyond  the  reach  of 
a  settlement,  because  not  proceeding  to  a  trial  would  interfere  with  a 
pecuniary  interest  of  some  legal  brethren.  Moreover,  in  such  cases  the 
trials  are  carried  on  with  that  acrimonious  feeling  which  is  harmful  to 
the  fraternity. 

During  the  year,  death  hath  been  in  our  midst.  Eleven  brethren  have 
been  called  to  the  G.M.  on  High.  Percy"  Lodge,  No.  161,  lost  one  of 
its  oldest  and  respected  P.M's.,  W.Bro.  W.  T.  Wiggins  ;  Madoc  Lodge, 
No.  48,  lost  its  W.M.,  W.  Bro.  E.  Hill.  I  find  the  Secretaries  of  the 
different  lodges  very  prompt  in  transmitting  summonses  and  any  in- 


140  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

formation  required.  To  their  zeal  and  indefatigable  exertions  is  due  to 
a  great  extent  the  prosperous  financial  condition  of  the  lodges.  Words 
fail  to  express  the  high  degree  of  excellence  with  which  their  work, 
with  scarcely  an  exception,  is  performed. 

On  the  9th  September,  1891,  I  had  the  honor  to  be  appointed  by  the 
M.W.  the  Grand  Master  to  lay  the  corner  stone  of  a  new  Methodist 
church  in  Myersburg. 

visits. 

I  have  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting  all  the  lodges  in  the  district  once, 
five  twice,  and  one  three  times.  In  every  visit  that  I  paid  I  was  re- 
ceived by  the  brethren  in  the  fraternal  manner  which  has  ever  charac- 
terized the  lodges  in  this  district.  The  lodges  were  usually  well  at- 
tended, and  everything  done  to  make  my  visits  not  only  of  profit  to 
the  brethren,  but  of  pleasure  to  myself.  I  shall  not  soon  forget  the 
pleasant  meetings  I  have  had  with  my  brethren  during  the  year.  The 
following  lodges  have  sent  in  revisions  to  their  by-laws,  viz  :  St.  John's, 
No.  17:  Prince  Edward,  No.  18  ;  Trent,  No.  38  ;  and  Colborne,  No.  91. 

Colborne  Lodge,  No.  91,  Colborne  :  I  visited  this  lodge  at  its  regular 
meeting  in  November.  There  was  no  work  to  be  done.  The  YV.M., 
Bro.  Corn  well,  however,  exemplified  portions  of  the  three  degrees  in  a 
masterly  manner.  I  have  also  visited  this  lodge  twice  since,  when  I 
had  the  pleasure  of  seeing  the  W.M. ,  Bro.  Rutherford,  work  all  three 
degrees,  and  I  can  say  he  does  his  work  second  to  none  in  the  district. 
He  is  ably  supported  by  his  Wardens.  The  Secretary  shows  a  most 
perfect  set  of  books.  The  lodge  is  in  a  prosperous  financial  position, 
owning  the  hall  in  which  they  meet,  which,  with  the  furniture,  is 
valued  at  82,000.  It  is  a  beautiful  room,  the  walls  being  artistically 
and  appropriately  painted.  Tie  lower  story  is  rented,  which  yields  a 
fair  revenue  to  the  lodge.  Insurance  on  hall  and  furniture,  §1,050 ;  no 
liabilities. 

Golden  Rule  Lodge,  No.  126,  Campbellford  :  This  lodge,  under  the 
able  management  of  its  present  W.  M.,  Bro.  John  Macoun,  M.  D.,  is 
fast  becoming  one  of  the  best  lodges  in  the  district.  The  brethren, 
with  a  spirit  of  enterprise  which  does  them  credit,  have  beautifully 
fitted  up  a  new  and  commodious  hall  which  is  in  every  way  worthy  of 
their  very  prosperous  town.  The  financial  condition  of  their  lodge  is 
sound,  and  the  prospects  for  the  future  are  very  bright.  I  visited  the 
lodge  at  its  regular  meeting  in  November.  There  were  a  large  num- 
ber of  members  present,  as  well  as  visitors  from  Stirling  Lodge,  No.  69. 
The  W  M.  worked  the  three  degrees  ;  the  work  was  done  very  well 
indeed. 

Trent  Lodge,  No.  38,  Trenton  :  I  visited  this  lodge  at  its  regular 
meeting  in  December.  As  this  was  election  night  nearly  the  whole 
time  was  taken  up  without  much  attention  being  paid  to  the  work.  A 
very  large  number  of  members  were  present.  It  gave  me  much  pleas- 
ure to  be  accompanied  on  the  occasion  by  W.  Bro  A.  Chard,  of  Ster- 
ling Lodge,  No.  69.  I  also  visited  this  lodge  at  its  regular  meeting 
in  March,  when  I  had  the  pleasure  of  seeing  the  fist  degree  worked 
by  W.  Bro.  D.  J.  Walker.  I  consider  Bro.  Walker  one  of  the  best 
workers  in  this  or  any  other  district.  All  his  officers  seem  to  be 
well  skilled.  The  Secretary,  Bro  Scott,  showed  a  fine  set  of  books. 
The  lodge  is  in  a  first-rate  financial  condition.  Its  prospects  for  the 
future  are  oftVe  brightest. 

Mystic  Lodge.  No.  278,  Roslin  :  This  is  a  small  lodge,  but  at  my 
visit,  December  10th,  nearly  every  mem!  er  was  present,  and  I  found 
what  pleased    me  very  much,   that   not  one  member   was  over  twelve 


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months  in  arrears  for  dues.  The  W.M. ,  Bro.  Henry  Hudson,  is  a  good 
worker.  The  place  of  meeting  is  not  quite  what  it  shoidd  be,  but  I  was 
assured  that  the  lodge  contemplated  making  the  room  as  soon  as  pos- 
sible all  that  can  be  desired. 

Tweed  Lodge,  No.  239,  Tweed  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  December 
11th.  There  was  a  very  good  attendance  of  members.  The  financial 
prospects  of  this  lodge  are  very  good.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  L.  Tattle, 
M.D.,  is  a  fair  worker,  only  requiring  a  little  more  practice  and  close 
attention  to  detail.  The  Senior  and  Junior  Wardens  are  well  up  in 
their  work.  The  outlook  for  this  lodge  in  the  future  seems  to  be  very 
good. 

Percy  Lodge,  No.  161,  Warkworth  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  conducting 
the  installation  and  investure  in  this  lodge  in  December.  A  very  large 
number  of  Masons  were  present  from  Colborne,  Campbellford  and  Wark- 
worth. I  also  visited  the  lodge  again  at  its  regular  meeting  in  April. 
Too  much  cannot  be  said  in  favor  of  the  fine  work  done  in  this  lodge. 
The  W.  M. ,  Bro.  Tomlinson,  assisted  by  his  Wardens,  can  do  the  whole 
work  of  the  three  degrees  without  one  mistake.  This  lodge  owes  a  good 
deal  of  its  present  prosperity  to  the  untiring  zeal  of  its  immediate  Past 
Master,  W.  Bro.  Israel  Humphries.  He  was  the  W.M.  of  the  lodge  on 
its  formation,  and  all  througli  the  period  of  its  existence  has  been  will- 
ing to  sacrifice  every  other  consideration  for  its  benefit.  May  he  long 
be  spared  to  labor  among  them  is,  I  believe,  the  prayer  of  every 
member. 

Prince  Edward  Lodge,  No.  18,  Picton  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on 
December  29th  and  installed  the  officers.  The  attendance  was  very 
fair,  though  the  night  was  unfavorable.  This  is  the  largest  lodge  in 
the  district.  After  the  installation,  the  W.M.  closed  the  lodge  in  the 
three  degrees.  Work  very  well  done  by  all  the  officers.  Prospects  of 
lodge  good. 

Marmora  Lodge,  No.  222,  Marmora  :  This  lodge  I  visited  on  January 
12th  ;  attendance  good.  Work  very  correctly  performed  by  the  W.M. 
and  his  officers.  The  books  are  well  kept.  The  prospects  of  this 
lodge  are  bright. 

Franck  Lodge,  No.  127,  Frankford:  On  January  18th  I  visited  this 
lodge  and  installed  the  officers.  Attendance  very  small,  as  the  night 
was  stormy.  The  lodge  has  not  been  doing  much  for  the  past  two  or 
three  years.  The  hall  is  one  of  the  best  furnished  in  the  district,  and 
the  utmost  harmony  prevails.  I  again  visited  the  lodge  at  its  regular 
meeting  in  June,  and  am  able  to  report  that  their  period  of  depression 
seems  to  be  at  an  end.  They  have  had  some  work  to  do  ;  the  attend- 
ance is  improved,  and  the  greatest  zeal  for  the  welfare  of  the  lodge 
evinced  by  every  member.  The  W.M.,  "Bro.  W.  H.  McKague,  M.D.,  is 
a  good  worker.  At  this  meeting  he  worked  the  second  and  third  de- 
grees to  my  entire  satisfaction. 

Madoc  Lodge,  No.  48,  Madoc  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  February  9th, 
and  was  received  in  a  very  courteous  manner  by  the  brethren,  who  did 
their  utmost  to  make  my  visit  a  pleasant  one.  The  lodge  had  lost 
about  two  months  before  their  W.M.  by  death,  but  the  W.M.  elected  in 
December,  Bro.  Watson,  exemplified  the  work  in  a  very  correct  manner. 
The  attendance  was  large.  This  lodge  has  91  members  on  its  roll,  being 
the  fourth  largest  lodge  in  the  district.  Its  prospects  seem  to  be  good, 
the  only  possible  drawback  being  the  large  number  of  members  in  arrears 
for  dues,  the  report  showing  40  who  are  over  12  months  in  arrears.  I 
strongly  urged  upon  the  Secretary  of  this  lodge  the  necessity  of  making 
prompt  collections,  as  the  standing  of  a  lodge  depends  at  all  times  quite 


142  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

as  much  upon  its  financial  showing  as  the  manner  in  which  the  work  is 
performed. 

United  Lodge,  No.  29,  Brighton  :  I  paid  my  official  visit  to  this 
lodge  on  February  11th,  accompanied  by  a  number  of  brethren  from 
Colborne.  Attendance  large.  I  could  not  judge  of  the  work  of  the 
W.M.,  Bro.  Wade,  M.D. ,  as  he  was  called  out  professionally  just  after 
my  arrival ;  however,  the  lodge  is  fortunate  in  having  three  or  four 
P.M.'s  who  can  do  the  work  really  well.  The  work  of  the  other  officers 
was  good.  Financial  eonditions  very  good,  and  prospects  of  the 
brightest. 

Moira  Lodge,  No.  11  ;  The  Belleville  Lodge,  No.  123  ;  Eureka  Lodge, 
No.  283,  Belleville  :  I  paid  an  official  visit  to  these  lodges  on  February 
13th.  The  Grand  Master,  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  also  officially 
visited  the  lodges  on  the  same  evening,  when  a  very  large  concourse  of 
brethren  from  Belleville  and  the  surrounding  lodges  spent  a  very  profit- 
able two  hours  in  listening  to  the  Grand  Master's  eloquent  lecture  on  the 
"  History  of  Freemasonry."  All  the  Secretaries  of  the  different  lodges 
presented  very  correctly  kept  books.  The  financial  standing  of  the 
lodges  is  good  and  the  prospects  bright,  1  also  held  a  general  lodge  of 
instructian  for  the  district,  in  Belleville,  on  June  29th.  The  first  degree 
was  conferred  by  the  W.M.,  W.  Bro.  W.C.  Mikel  and  officers  of  Moira, 
Lodge,  No.  11  ;  the  second  degree  by  W.  Bro.  J.  Fenn,  W.M.  of  Eureka 
Lodge,  No.  283.  These  two  degrees  were  exemplified  in  a  most  credit- 
able manner,  being  all  that  could  be  desired  by  the  most  critical.  In 
the  evening,  a  very  large  number  were  present  to  see  the  third  degree 
given  by  W.  Bro.  T.H.  Thornton,  M.D  ,  and  officers  of  Consecon  Lodge, 
No.  50.  After  completing  the  work  of  the  degrees,  the  W.  Bro.  was 
very  highly  complimented  on  the  manner  in  which  the  work  was  ren- 
dered. Special  attention  was  paid  to  floor  work,  and  everything  done 
to  make  the  meeting  one  of  instruction  to  the  officers  who  were 
present.  Notice  of  this  lodge  of  instruction  was  sent  to  all  the 
lodges  in  the  district,  and  ten  of  the  lodges  in  the  district  were  repre- 
sented, also  visiting  brethren  from  Sussex  Lodge,  No.  5,  and  J.B.  Hall 
Lodge,  No.  145.  It  afforded  me  much  pleasure  to  meet  R.  W.  Bro. 
Turner,  M  D.,  P.D.D.G.M.  of  District  No.  12,  at  this  meeting. 

Stirling  Lodge,  No.  69,  Sterling  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  Feb.  18th. 
No  work.  This  lodge  was  at  one  time  one  of  the  strongest  lodges  in 
the  district,  but  I  am  sorry  to  report  it  at  the  present  time  in  a  very 
weak  condition  financially,  and  making  no  progress  whatever.  This 
state  of  things  seems  mainly  due  to  the  fact  of  their  being  burdened  with 
debt,  resulting  from  a  period  of  depression,  which  at  times  seems  to 
overtake  a  great  many  of  the  lodges  in  the  smaller  places.  The  officers 
exemplified  a  portion  of  the  three  degrees,  and  are  certainly  well  able 
to  conduct  the  work  in  a  proper  manner. 

Craig  Lodge,  No.  401,  Deseronto  :  Though  this  is  the  youngest  lodge 
in  the  district,  it  is  one  of  the  best.  Prospects  very  bright  indeed. 
The  W.M.,  W.  Bro.  Browne,  is  a  perfect  worker,  and  is  ably  supported 
by  his  Wardens  and  other  officers.  I  have  never  heard  the  lecture  in 
the  first  and  second  degrees  delivered  in  a  more  impressive  manner 
than  in  this  lodge  on  my  official  visit  on  March  1st. 

Lake  Lodge,  No  215,  Ameliasburg  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  March 
7th,  accompanied  by  R.W.  Bro.  W.  Smeaton,  P.D.D.G.M.,  and  a  large 
number  of  brethren  from  Belleville.  Attendance  was  good.  Prospects 
bright.  The  W.M.  and  officers  do  their  work  very  well  indeed,  and  I 
know  of  no  lodge  in  the  district  where  aG.L.  officer  will  receive  a  more 
hearty  welcome  than   here.     The   accommodation   is  second  to  none. 


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The   lodge   room    is  very  neat  and  commodious,  and  has   a   very  good 
refreshment  room  attached. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  17,  Cobourg  :  I  visited  this  lodge  twice.  On 
my  visit  on  April  12th,  the  first  and  second  degrees  were  conferred. 
The  work  of  this  lodge  is  all  that  an  inspecting  officer  could  desire.  A 
great  deal  of  credit  is  due  toR.W.  Bro.  R.  J.  Lightbourne,  P.D.D.G.M., 
for  the  manner  in  which  the  work  is  done  in  this  lodge.  He  has  given 
a  great  deal  of  time  in  drilling  the  officers  and  seeing  that  each  one  of 
them  is  letter  perfect.  In  this  he  has  been  ably  seconded  by  the  W.M. 
Bro.  R.  J.  Craig,  and  certainly  no  more  perfect  lodge  work  could 
be  done.  The  lodge  is  prosperous  financially,  and  the  outlook  very 
bright. 

Consecon  Lodge,  No.  50,  Consecon  :  This  is  a  small  lodge,  but  does 
very  good  work.  Though  its  progress  is  rather  slow,  the  material 
taken  in  seems  to  be  of  the  right  kind,  the  utmost  care  being  exercised 
in  the  choice  of  members.  The  place  of  meeting  is  all  that  could  be 
desired.  The  P.M.,  W.  Bro.  Thornton,  M.D.,  and  the  W.M.,  Bro. 
Phillip,  M.D. ,  are  both  very  enthusiastic  Masons,  and  excellent 
workers.     My  visit  was  on  March  11th. 

Star  in  the  East  Lodge,  No.  164,  Wellington  :  This  lodge  has  suffered 
a  period  of  depression  for  a  time,  but  there  seems  to  be  a  somewhat 
better  prospect  ahead.  The  W.M.,  Bro.  Spencer,  is  a  very  good  worker 
indeed,  and  if  work  offered  the  officers  of  the  lodge  would  be  able  to 
conduct  it.  I  paid  a  visit  to  this  lodge  on  May  10th,  accompanied  by 
W.  Bros.  Thornton  and  Philip,  of  Consecon  Lodge,  No.  50.  Portions 
of  the  three  degrees  were  exemplified  to  my  entire  satisfaction.  This 
lodge  owns  a  very  fine  hall,  which  they  have  built,  and  nearly  completed 
paying  for.  In  all  my  visits  throughout  the  district  I  have  pointed  out 
to  the  brethren  the  true  aims  of  the  Craft,  and  while  counselling  them 
to  be  very  particular  as  to  those  who  were  admitted  to  a  participation 
of  our  privileges,  I  have  in  every  case  striven  to  impress  upon  their 
minds  that  when  one  is  admitted  he  is  a  brother,  and  as  such  is  entitled 
to  receive  at  our  hands  the  utmost  consideration,  and  that  if  he  has  any 
foibles  we  should  cast  over  them  the  broad  mantle  of  a  Mason's  charity 
and  in  every  way  strive  to  elevate  and  ennoble  his  character. 

In  conclusion,  I  beg  to  extend  my  warmest  thanks  to  the  brethren 
throughout  the  district,  for  the  very  kind  and  courteous  manner  in 
which  I  have  been  at  all  times  received  by  them.  My  thanks  are 
especially  due  to  R.W.  Bros,  ffm,  Smeaton,  and  P.  J.  Lightbourne, 
P.D.D.G.M.'s,  for  kindly  and  opportune  assistance  and  advice.  Ihe 
remembrance  of  their  kindness  will  always  be  to  me  one  of  the  brightest 
recollections  of  the  year.  I  now  surrender  the  Gavel  of  office  to  my 
successor,  and  in  doing  so  I  can  thankfully  say  that  the  utmost  harmony 
prevails  from  one  end  of  the  district  to  the  other.  All  of  which  is 
respectfully  submitted. 

Yours  fraternally, 

G.  E.  R.  Wilson,  D.D.G.M.. 

Thirteenth  Masonic  District. 


FRONTENAC  DISTRICT,  No.  14. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  A.F.  and  A.M.  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : 

At  the  formation  of  this  district  in  1886  it  consisted  of  eighteen  lodges, 
with  a  membership  of  915,  or  an  average  of  over  50  to  each  lodge.     At 


14-4  GRAXD    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

present  it  consists  of  13  lodges,  with  a  membership  of  817,  or  an  average 
of  over  62.  The  decrease  in  the  number  of  lodges  has  bee  i  caused  by 
lodges  numbers  1S9  at  Adolphustown,  363  at  Cataraqui,  and  342  at 
Wolfe  Island,  surrendering  their  warrants,  and  by  the  amalgamation 
with  other  lodges  of  numbers  280  at  Xapanee  and  340  at  Pittsburg,  all 
of  which  is  now  generally  conceded  were  iu  the  best  interest  of  Masonry 
in  the  district.  There  are  still  some  few  lodges  which  are  located  too 
near  each  other  for  successful  work,  but  they  have  been  so  long  estab- 
lished, and  the  brethren  are  so  strongly  attached  to  them,  that  much 
further  change  in  this  respect  is  not  practicable.  Experience  in  this 
district  teaches  that  the  easier  and  better  mode  of  disposing  of  a  weak 
lodge  is  to  amalgamate  it  with  the  nearest  lodge  rather  than  withdraw 
the  warrant,  as  in  the  latter  instance  the  brethren  are  deprived  of  their 
Masonic  home,  and  do  not  readily  find  their  way  into  another.  Par- 
ticularly is  this  the  case  with  the  brethren  of  Filius  Viduae,  of  Adolphus- 
town, and  Hiram,  of  Wolfe  Island.  It  should,  however,  be  noted  here 
that  the  brethren  of  Hiram  Lodge  were  promised  certificates  of  standing 
from  the  Grand  Lodge,  which  have  not  yet  been  forwarded  to  them,  and 
upon  this  being  done,  as  it  should  at  once,  they  will  probably  join  with 
Elysian  Lodge,  to  the  great  benefit  both  of  it  and  themselves.  The 
decrease  of  the  active  membership  of  the  Craft  in  the  district  to  the 
extent  of  one  hundred  since  its  formation  is  not  encouraging,  and  can  be 
atributed  in  part  to  the  mushroom  growth  in  the  district  of  an  innumer- 
able number  of  fraternal  organizations  which  has  probably,  temporarily 
only,  exerted  an  influence  on  the  membership  of  the  Craft ;  and  in  part 
to  the  depression  of  a  financial  character,  which  has  made  itseif  felt 
especially  strongly  in  this  locality.  The  largest  increase  of  membership 
during  the  year  is  found  in  Xo.  3,  Kingston,  and  No.  404,  Tamworth, 
which  latter  lodge  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the  advance  made,  at- 
testing as  it  does  the  popularity  and  faithful  work  of  its  officers.  Albion, 
Xo.  109,  appears  to  have  been  wholly  inactive,  while  Prince  of  Wales, 
Xo.  146,  has  unfortunately  lost  five  of  its  members,  with  no  accessions 
to  fill  their  vacant  seats.  A  persual  of  their  monthly  summons,  and  an 
intimate  knowledge  of  their  private  business,  discloses,  however,  that 
this  is  in  a  measure  due  to  the  fact  that  the  lodge  has  remembered  to 
guard  well  its  portals. 

Having  been  asked  during  the  year  by  the  Grand  Master  for  an  opinion 
upon  the  size  and  extent  of  the  district,  your  D. D.G.M.,  after  due  con- 
sideration, is  of  the  belief  that  it  would  be  improved  and  the  surrounding 
districts  equalized  by  the  addition  to  this  district  of  Craig  Lodge,  Xo. 
401,  at  Deseronto,  from  the  west,  and  Lansdowne,  Xo.  387  ;  Harmony 
Lodge,  Delta,  Xo.  370,  and  Rising  Sun,  Xo.  8.5,  Athens,  from  the  east ;  all 
of  which  are  passed  by  the  D.  D.  G.  M.  when  paying  an  official  visit  to  Xo. 
1 57  at  Xewboro\  This  change  would  leave  the  districts  as  follows  :  Xo. 
13  district,  19  lodges,  with  about  1,200  members;  No.  14  district,  18 
lodges,  with  about  1,000  members  ;  Xo.  15  district,  19  lodges,  with  about 
1,000  members.  The  division  would  more  equally  cover  the  territory 
among  the  three  districts,  and  would  occasion  very  little  more  travelling 
for  the  D.D.G.M.  of  this  district. 

During  the  Masonic  year  all  t  he  lodges  in  the  district  have  received 
one  official  visit  from  the  D.D.G.M.,  eight  have  received  two,  and  a  few 
three  visits  or  more,  and  after  careful  deliberation  of  the  matter  it  may 
be  said  that  Masonry  is  advancing  in  the  district,  if  not  in  point  of 
members,  at  least  in  the  character  of  the  work  displayed  in  the  lodges 
by  the  Masters  and  other  officers.  The  officers  of  all  the  lodges  in  the 
district,  with  perhaps  one  exception,  can  open  and  close  and  confer  the 


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work  in  each  of  the  three  degrees,  and  of  the  work  which  has  been  seen 
by  the  D.D.G.M.  the  greater  portion  was  well  and  accurately  executed, 
according  to  the  recognized  ritual  of  Grand  Lodge  ;  the  work  as  a  whole 
of  the  officers  of  Minden  Lodge,  No.  253,  and  Leeds,  No.  201,  being 
deserving  of  special  mention. 

Dispensations  have  been  granted  by  the  D.D.G.M.  during  the  year 
to  attend  divine  service,  clothed  as  Masons,  to  Union,  No.  9  ;  Simpson 
No.  157  (twice)  ;  and  Victoria,  No.  299  ;  the  service  at  Napanee,  con- 
ducted by  R.W.  Bro.  Craig,  P.G.C.,  which  was  largely  attended  by  the 
members  of  the  Craft  throughout  this  and  the  thirteenth  district,  was  a 
landmark  of  the  Masonic  year. 

The  by-laws  of  Cataraqui,  No.  92  ;  Leeds,  No.  201  ;  and  Lome,  No. 
404  ;  and  amendments  to  by  laws  of  Union,  No.  9,  and  Minden,  No.  253, 
have  during  the  year  been  submitted  by  the  D.D  G  M.  for  the  approval 
of  the  Grand  Master,  which  has  in  each  case  been  granted. 

The  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  has,  during  the  year,  paid  four  official 
visits  to  the  district,  giving  the  members  of  the  Craft  in  Harrowsmith, 
Kingston,  Napanee  and  Gananoque  the  opportunity  of  listening  to  his 
words  of  kindly  cheer  and  strong  encouragement,  and  his  eloquent  lec- 
ture on  Craft  Masonry. 

The  following  deaths  have  been  reported  to  me  from  lodges  in  the . 
district,  and  it  is  my  sad  duty  here  to  register  the  call  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  above  of  Bros.  John  Trowell,  Francis  Ellington,  and  W.  Bro. 
Wiliiam  Carter,  of  No.  3  ;  Bros.  Archibald  Culbertson  and  Alexander 
Craig,  of  No.  9  ;  Bros.  John  Irvine,  Alfred  Ayerst,  Edward  Thornton, 
and  Samuel  Augrove,  of  No.  92  ;  Bro.  James  Robinson,  of  No.  201  ;  and 
Bros.  Isaac  Newlands,  James  Greenfield,  Sen  ,  and  J.  L.  Weissert,  of  No. 
253.  Let  their  memory  be  kept  green,  there  virtues,  not  their  vices, 
be  recalled. 

Owing  to  the  late  date  at  which  the  committee  upon  the  ritual  pre- 
sented their  report  it  was  not  deemed  advisable  to  hold  a  lodge  of  in- 
struction in  this  district  until  some  time  next  fall,  and  this  duty  is  with 
unmixed  feeling  of  pleasure  handed  over  along  with  the  gavel  of  office 
to  the  writer's  successor. 

The  attention  of  Grand  Lodge  should  be  called  to  the  large  amount 
($930.75)  of  dues  which  are  allowed  to  remain  in  arrears  and  unpaid, 
as  this  is  certainly  a  great  source  of  weakness  to  the  lodges  both  finan- 
cially and  in  the  lack  of  interest  shown  by  members.  They  have  cer- 
tainly a  greater  interest  in  the  work  of  the  lodge  after  they  have  paid 
their  small  quota  towards  its  support  and  maintenance.  The  lodges  at 
Gananoque  and  Newboro'  seem  specially  careless  in  this  respect. 

The  great  majority  of  the  lodges  in  the  district  have  followed  the 
recommendation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  and  placed  an  insurance  upon  their 
property,  but  a  perusal  of  the  attached  statement  will  show  that  a  few  of 
the  lodges  have  not  yet  taken  this  necessary  precaution.  Should  the 
brethren  at  Harrowsmith  and  Garden  Island  meet  with  a  loss  by  fire 
they  cannot  expect  much  sympathy  from  the  Craft  at  large.  The  in- 
formation furnished  by  the  W.  M.'s  show  that  the  lodges  have'dispensed 
in  benevolence  during  the  year  about  $500,  a  fairly  creditable  showing 
but  one  which  might,  with  very  little  effort  by  the  Craft,  be  doubled, 
and  the  brethren  thereby  feel  the  more  that  charity  is  indeed  twice 
blessed.  I  am  advised  that  all  the  lodges  but  one  are  clear  upon  the 
books  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  the  officers  of  this  lodge  referred  to  informed 
me  that  it  is  their  intention  and  hope  to  place  themselves  in  good 
standing  before  the  meeting  of  Grand  Lodge.  A  full  account  of  the 
work  done  in  the  several  lodges,  as  well  as  a  record  of  their  membership 
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146  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

and  other  particulars  connected  with  their  year's  work  being  contained 
in  the  tabulated  statement  furnished  with  this  report,  it  is  uot  deemed 
advisable  or  necessary  to  further  enlarge  thereon  except  as  to  four 
lodges  :  Nos.  201,  228,  299,  and  340,  which  from  the  report  of  past  D. 
D.  G.  M.'s,  or  from  other  causes,  call  for  the  special  report  hereinafter 
contained.     Nos.  201  and  340  now  amalgamated  as  No.  201. 

I  visited  the  lodge  room  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  Pittsburgh,  upon  the 
evening  of  their  regular  meeting,  October  14th,  1891,  and  after  vainly 
endeavoring  to  effect  an  entrance  returned  to  Kingston  with  the  city 
brethren  who  accompanied  me.  The  opinion  expressed  in  the  reports  of 
my  predecessors  in  office  were  heartily  concurred  in  by  me,  and  after  a 
perusal  of  their  books,  I  at  once  set  to  work  to  accomplish  an  amalga- 
mation with  No.  201  at  Gananoque,  which,  after  a  large  amount  of  cor- 
respondence, was  happily  effected,  with  the  approval  of  the  Grand 
Master,  and  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  January,  1892,  at  Gananoque,  in 
the  presence  "of  a  large  attendance  of  the  members  of  both  lodges,  I 
had  the  pleasure  of  amalgamating  the  two  lodges  under  the  name  of 
Leeds  Lodge,  No.  201,  located  at  Gananoque,  the  warrant  of  No.  340 
being  delivered  to  me  by  the  Master,  and  forwarded  to  the  Grand  Sec- 
retary. The  brethren  have,  I  am  sure,  decided  that  the  union  was  for 
the  best  interests  of  the  Craft  and  the'ljenefit  of  both  lodges.  I  am 
convinced  that  jthe  inert  condition  of  No.  340  was  not  caused  by  the 
lack  of  interest  in  Masonry  of  its  members,  but  chiefly  from  the  fact 
that  the  lodge  was  situated  in  an  open  field  remote  from  any  village  and 
and  too  near  the  lodges  at  Kingston  and  Gananoque. 

Victoria  Lodge,  No.  299,  Centreville  :  A  perusal  of  the  reports  of 
past  D.D.G.M.'s  of  this  district  will  show  that  this  lodge  had  not  for 
some  years  been  in  a  flourishing,  condition,  and  it  was  my  intention 
when  I  assumed  office  to  attempt  an  amalgamation  with  Prince  of 
Wales  at  Newburgh  which  had  been  seriously  affected  by  its  formation. 
For  this  purpose  I  visited  the  lodge  on  the  17th  September  last,  when, 
although  the  brethren  had  not  been  notified  of  my  visit,  there  were  15 
present,  and  I  saw  the  officers  of  the  lodge  confer  the  first  degree  in  a 
manner  creditable  to  any  lodge.  The  brethren  seemed  anxious  to  retain 
their  warrant,  and  agreed  to  at  once  find  a  suitable  hall  which  they 
could  occupy  alone.  I  visited  the  lodge  again  on  December  10th.  when 
the  officers  condacted  the  ceremony  of  raising,  the  work  of  the  Master, 
Dr.  Carscallen,  being  done  in  a  very  efficient  manner.  The  brethren 
at  this  meeting  decided  to  erect  a  new  hall  and  their  enthusiasm 
augured  well  for  the  success  of  the  undertaking.  The  Secretery  is  a 
most  painstaking  and  efficient  officer,  and  by  his  energy  in  collecting 
arrears  of  dues  has  done  much  to  give  the  lodge  its  present  standing. 
On  the  24th  of  June,  at  the  request  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master, 
assisted  by  R.  W.  Bros.  Longmore  and  Stratton,  V.  W.  Bros.  Walters, 
Hinch,  Kllis,  A.  P.  Booth  and  Aylesworth,  and  a  number  of  the  Past 
Masters  of  the  sister  lodges  of  the  district,  I  had  the  honor  of  dedicat- 
ing their  new  hall  according  to  the  ceremonial  furnished  me  by  the 
Grand  Master.  The  lodge  is  at  present  nearly  out  of  debt,  has  a  nice, 
tasty,  $400  hall,  is  in  a  healthy  state,  with  four  new  applications,  and 
will  with  the  present  feeling  continue  prosperous  for  some  time  ;  but  it 
is  so  closely  situated  between  Tamworth  and  Newburgh  that  its  mem- 
bership, while  it  may  consist  of  enthusiastic  Masons,  and  form  a  well 
worked  lodge,  can  never  be  very  large  in  point  of  numbers. 

Prince  Arthur,  No.  228,  Odessa  :  The  reports  of  theD.D.G.Ms  have 
for  some  years  been  that  this  lodge  was  not  in  a  flourishing  condition,  it 
having  been  charged  in  the  report  of    1890  that  quarrels  of  a  political 


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nature  had  marred  the  harmony.  I  visited  the  lodge  on  the  21st  Dec, 
'91,  which  was  the  night  of  its  election  of  officers.  Twelve  members 
were  present  and  the  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees 
in  a  manner  with  which  I  could  find  no  fault,  the  junior  offices  being, 
however,  nearly  all  filled  temporarily.  All  the  members  present,  being 
of  both  sides  of  politics,  stated  in  open  lodge  that  quarrels  pf  a  political 
nature  had  not  been  allowed  to  enter  the  lodge,  and  wished  me  to  report 
this  fact  to  Grand  Lodge,  which  I  here  do,  in  compliance  with  their  re- 
quest. I  am  advised  that  Past  Masters  from  Bath  and  Kingston  have 
done  their  work  for  some  time.  This  lodge  was,  at  date  of  my  visit,  in 
arrears  to  Grand  Lodge  to  quite  an  extent ;  the  brethren  promised  to 
raise  the  amount  at  once.  The  lodge  is  certainly  not  in  a  prosperous 
state  and  will  require  the  attention  of  the  next  D.D.G.M.  I  am  of  the 
opinion  that  some  portion  of  the  unrest  is  due  to  hesitation  of  the  mem, 
bers  to  do  anything  while  their  existence  is  so  precarious.  If  Grand 
Lodge  intends  to  take  away  their  warrant,  as  suggested  in  former  re- 
ports, it  should  be  done  at  once  or  the  brethren  should  be  assured  that 
there  is  no  such  intention  and  that  they  are  at  liberty  to  do  their  best 
to  improve  their  condition,  with  the  added  confidence  given  by  the 
knowledge  that  the  sympathy  and  assistance  of  Grand  Lodge  is  with 
them.  I  am  convinced  that  there  is  material  both  in  this  lodge  and  out 
of  it,  in  its  jurisdiction,  to  make  it  as  good  as  any  country  lodge  in  the 
district,  if  the  brethren  would  put  forth  their  best  energy  in  the  matter. 
I  regret  to  learn  that  they  have  given  a  sub-lease  of  their  hall  to  a  body 
not  connected  with  Masonry.  Good  financial  standing  should  not  be 
attained  at  the  expense  of  principle.  This  lodge  may  be  classed  among 
the  weak  lodges  which  have  a  chance  of  success,  as  I  believe  a  large 
portion  of  the  membership  of  No.  228  are  genuine  first-class  Masons, 
anxious  for  the  prosperity  of  their  mother  lodge,  and  should  not  lightly 
be  deprived  of  their  Masonic  home.  I  would  suggest  that  the  incoming 
D.D  G.M.  should  be  given  a  special  authority  from  Grand  Lodge  to  deal 
with  this  matter,  and  I  am  sure  if  he  gives  the  matter  his  attention  he 
will  meet  with  the  assistance  and  support  of  the  larger  portion  of  the 
lodge.  The  lodge  is  certainly  situated  too  near  its  -sister  lodges  to  at- 
tain any  strength  in  point  of  new  members,  but  an  improvement  could 
certainly  be  made  upon  their  present  condition. 

In  conclusion,  I  may  say  the  work  of  the  Worshipful  Masters  and  offi- 
cers throughout  the  entire  district  is  in  very  close  accord  with  the  ritual 
of  Grand  Lodge  and  attests  the  good  work  of  the  Past  D.D.G. Ms,  and 
the  increasing  interest  of  the  officers  of  the  Craft.  I  do  not  feel  it  in- 
cumbent upon  me,  nor  do  I  feel  equal  to  the  task  of  giving  the  brethren 
lectures  in  elocution  and  oratory,  but  1  think  if  more  attention  were 
paid  to  this  particular  by  the  officers  of  some  of  the  lodges,  it  would 
manifest  itself  in  a  decided  improvement  in  the  character  of  the  work 
done.  I  think  it  is  due  to  the  Junior  Wardens  of  No.  201,  and  of  No. 
119,  that  I  should  compliment  them  upon  the  very  impressive  and  per- 
fect manner  in  which  they  delivered,  in  my  presence,  the  lecture  of  the 
first  degree. 

Let  me  thank  the  brethren  of  the  district  for  the  very  kind  and  hos- 
pitable reception,  which,  without  exception,  was  accorded  me  while  on 
my  official  visits,  and  also  my  Secretary,  Bro.  T.  D.  Pruyn,  for  his  as- 
sistence  during  the  year. 

I  have  the  honor  to  remain, 

Obediently  and  fraternally  yours, 

S.  C.   Wakner,  D.D.G.M. 

Fourteenth  Masonic  District. 


148  GRAND    LODGE   OF   CANADA. 


ST.  LAWRENCE  DISTRICT,  No.  15. 

To  the  M.   W.   the  Grand  Master,   Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand 

Lodge  of  A.  F.  &■  A.  M.,  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 
M.W.  Sir,  and  Dear  Brethren  : — 

I  have  thfc  honor  to  submit,  for  your  consideration,  this  my  annual 
report  on  the  Condition  of  Masonry  in  District  No.  15,  comprising 
22  lodges. 

I  have  visited  all  the  lodges  in  my  district  once.  Before  commencing 
my  official  visits,  I  issued  the  following  circular,  to  each  of  the 
Worshipful  Masters  and  Secretaries,  informing  them  of  the  date  I 
would  visit  them  : — 

GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA,  A.  F.  &  A.M.,  IN  THE  PROVINCE 
OF  ONTARIO. 

Office  of  District  Deputy  Graxd  Master, 

St.  Lawrence  District,  No.  15. 

Morrisburg,  April  12th,  1892. 
Worshipful  Sir  axd  Dear  Brother  : — 

It  is  my  intention  to  pay  your  lodge  an  official  visit  on , 

as  per  circular  herewith  enclosed.  You  will  therefore  kindly  cause  the 
brethren  to  be  assembled  at  the  lodge  room  on  the  evening  above  men- 
tioned at  seven  o'clock  sharp.  I  sincerely  trust  you  will  make  every 
effort  to  have  all  the  members  of  your  lodge  present  on  that  occasion. 
I  will  expect  you  to  open  and  close  in  the  three  degrees  and  exemplif y 
one  of  them  ;  after  which,  should  there  be  any  time  at  my  disposal, 
I  will  lecture  on  the  "  Origin  of  Masonry." 

Please  see  that  the  Secretary  and  Treasurer  have  their  books  ready 
and  convenient  for  inspection  upon  my  arrival. 

I  desire  to  be  admitted  immediately  after  the  lodge  is  open,  and 
before  reading  the  minutes. 

I  request  that  no  unnecessarry  expense  be  incurred  on  my  account  as 
regards  festivities.  I  would  rather  the  funds  be  devoted  to  charitable 
pnrposes. 

According  to  an  intimation  from  the  M.W. ,  the  Grand  Master, 
Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  that  he  has  found  different  rulings  by  different 
D.D.G.M.'s,  throughout  the  various  districts,  he  has,  in  order  to 
avoid  confliction  of  opinion,  and  preserve  uniformity,  requested  me  to 
send  him  a  list  of  all  questions  put  to  me  by  the  W.M.'s  of  my  district, 
before  a  final  ruling  is  given  ;  therefore  I  request  that  all  such  be 
handed  to  me  in  writing  during  my  official  visit  or  term  of  office,  and 
they  will  be  answered  in  due  time,  to  all  the  W.M.'s  in  my  district. 

It  has  been  suggested  by  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  that  each 
lodge  contribute  five  dollars  towards  paying  the  D.D.G.M.;s  expenses. 
However,  I  would  respectfully  refer  you  to  Section  178  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  Constitution. 

Please  forward  me  by  return  mail,  an  acknowledgment  of  this 
circular,  stating  that  you  will  put  forth  the  necessary  effort  to  secure 
a  full  attendance,  as  I  am  particularly  anxious  to  meet  every  brother 
in  my  district. 

■  """"^  Yours  fraternally, 

S.  B.  Fell,  D.D.G.M. 

This  course  proved  to  be  very  satisfactory,  as  all  of  the  lodges  held 
meetings  in  accordance  therewith.  When  time  wouldpermit,  I  delivered 
a  lecture  on  "  The  Origin  of  Masonry,"  which  appeared  to  meet  with 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,   5892.  149 

general  favor,  and  to  greatly  interest  these  who  had  not  the  time  at 
their  disposal  to  acquire  a  knowledge  of  the  Ancient  history  of  Craft 
Masonry.  I  called  special  attention  to  the  necessity  of  strictly  com- 
plying with  the  regulations  relating  to  Benevolence,  as  well  as  the 
necessity  of  sending  in  the  annual  reports  regarding  the  condition 
of  Masonry,  immediately  after  the  24th  of  June.  1  made  every  effort 
to  establish  uniformity  in  work,  and  in  the  arrangement  of  furniture, 
as  a  few  errors  had  crept  into  some  of  the  lodges,  but  these  were  not 
grave  ones.  The  brethren  always  appeared  pleased  to  have  the  correc- 
tions made,  and  the  irregularities  pointed  out.  The  lodges  throughout 
present  a  neat,  attractive  and  comfortable  appearance,  and  the  general 
tone  of  the  Craft  is  gradually  improving,  except  in  a  very  few  of  the 
lodges.  My  travelling  expenses  have  been  cheerfully  borne  by  all  of 
the  lodges  except  two,  and  this  omission,  I  presume,  was  through  in- 
advertence. The  W.M.,  the  Grand  Master,  has  visited  ten  lodges  in 
my  district  this  year,  and  was  on  all  occasions  received  with  great  en- 
thusiasm by  the  large  numbers  of  brethren  who  assembled  to  do  him 
honor,  and  to  hear  from  the  head  of  the  Craft,  the  valuable  truths 
inculcated  by  him. 

I  found,  in  some  of  the  lodges,  members  who  were  in  arrears  for  dues 
to  quite  a  large  amount,  and  advised  the  Worshipful  Masters  and  Sec- 
retaries to  take  immediate  action  to  either  collect  the  several  amounts 
or  put  *<he  law  in  force  regarding  non-payment  of  dues,  calling  their  at- 
tention to  Sections  61  to  65  of  Appendix  A.  of  Grand  Lodge  Constitution. 
At  the  same  time  I  showed  them  that,  if  this  evil  were  permitted  to  con- 
tinue, nothing  but  loss  and  disaster  would  l'esult.  In  all,  I  have  granted 
six  dispensations  for  attending  divine  service,  and  have  forwarded  the 
fees  for  same  to  the  Grand  Secretary.  By  special  dispensation  I  have 
healed  one  brother,  through  the  kindness  of  R.  YV.  Bro.  A.  L.  Riddell, 
P.D.D.G.  M.  of  St.  Lawrence  District,  and  have  reported  the  same  to 
the  Grand  Secretary,  enclosing  the  fee.  Before  I  report  on  each  lodge 
separately,  I  desire  to  state  that  I  feel  especial  pride  in  being  able  to 
repcrt  that  peace,  love  and  harmony  prevail  throughout  the  whole  of 
the  St.  Lawrence  Districe.  I  have  not  had  one  complaint  of  grievance 
during  the  whole  of  my  official  year.  Upon  accepting  the  responsible 
office  of  D.D.G.  M. ,  one  of  my  first  acts  was  to  appoiut  Bro.  G.  H.  S. 
Kennedy,  District  Secretary,  which  position  he  has  filled  to  my  entire 
satisfaction,  and  to  him  I  desire  now  to  tender  my  sincere  thanks. 

The  accompanying  table  shows  the  condition  of  the  lodges,  and  the 
work  performed  from  June  24th,  1891,  to  June  24th,  1892.  As  that 
table  exhibits  in  detail  the  work  done  during  the  year,  and  the  standing 
of  the  lodges,  the  following  remarks  regarding  my  official  visits,  and 
the  state  in  which  I  found  the  lodges,  I  will  make  very  brief. 

Sussex  Lodge,  No  5,  Brockville  :  I  visited  Thursday  evening,  May 
12th.  There  were  26  present,  among  whom  I  had  the  pleasure  of  meet- 
ing R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Simpson,  P.G.J.  VV. ;  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Jackson,  P.- 
D.D.G.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.  A.  L.  Riddel,  P.D.D.G.M.;  V.  W.  Bro.  J.  Quigg, 
P.G.S.,  and  V.W.  Bro.  N.  B.  Colcock,  G.  Pur.  The  lodge  room  is  very 
neatly  and  comfortably  furnished  throughout,  and  the  books  are  kept 
in  such  a  manner  as  to  reflect  great  credit  upon  the  Secretary  and 
Treasurer.  The  ceremonies  of  opening  and  closing  in  the  thr  e  degrees 
were  exemplified,  and  the  first  degree  conferred  upon  a  c  mdidate  in  a 
most  creditable  manner.  Each  of  the  officers  filled  their  respective 
positions  with  marked  ability.  Masonry  here  appears  to  be  in  a  most 
flourishing  condition,  and  the  prospects  are  very  encouraging. 

True  Britons'  Lodge,  No.   14,  Perth  :    I  visited  Wednesday  evening, 


150  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

May  4th.  There  were  present  22,  amoDg  whom  was  R.W.  Bro.  W.  J. 
Morris,  P.D. D.G.M.  of  St.  Lawrence  District.  The  lodge  room  is  well 
finished  and  furnished,  and  I  was  pleased  to  see  so  many  portraits  of 
prominent  Masons  decorating  the  walls,  as  well  as  ancient  charts  and 
relics  of  Masonry.  The  books  T  found  to  be  well  kept.  The  first 
degree  was  conferred,  and  the  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  sev- 
eral degrees,  all  of  which  were  very  satisfactorily  performed.  The  pros- 
pects for  this  lodge  are  very  good.  The  pleasant  time  spent  with  tha 
members  of  True  Briton  Lodge,  particularly  R.W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Morris, 
will  long  be  remembered. 

St.  Francis  Lodge,  No.  24,  Smith's  Falls  :  I  visited  Thursday  even- 
ing, May  3rd.  There  were  26  in  attendance.  The  lodge  room  is  very 
well  furnished,  and  the  books  are  in  good  condition.  The  lodge  was 
opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  the  second  degree  was  con- 
ferred. The  officers  have  a  good  knowledge  of  the  work,  and  the  pros- 
pects are  bright. 

Mt.  Zion  Lodge,  No.  28,  Kemptville  :  I  visited  Friday  evening,  May 
6th.  There  were  present  22,  among  whom  was  V.W.  Bro.  O.  Bascom, 
P.G.S.  The  lodge  room  is  well  furnished,  and  the  books  are  kept  in 
accordance  with  regulations.  The  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the 
several  degrees,  and  the  first  degree  was  conferred,  the  officers  ac- 
quitting themselves  creditably.     The  prospects  are  very  good. 

Merrickville  Lodge,  No.  55,  Merrickville  :  I  visited  Thursday  even- 
ing. May  5th  ;  14  were  present.  The  lodge  room  is  rather  small  and 
fairly  furnished.  The  books  are  not  up  to  the  standard,  but  I 
pointed  out  the  deficiencies,  and  the  Secretary  promised  to  follow 
more  closely  the  rules  laid  down  by  the  Grand  Lodge.  The  lodge 
was  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  the  officers  are 
fairly  well  up  in  the  work.     There  are  some  signs  of  prosperity  here. 

St.  James'  Lodge,  No.  74,  Maitland  :  I  visited  Friday  evening,  May 
20th.  Eight  were  present,  among  whom  I  was  pleased  to  meet  V.W. 
Bro.  N.  B.  Colcock,  G.P. ,  who  occupied  the  Senior  Warden's  chair. 
The  small  attendance  was  due,  no  doubt,  to  the  inclement  state  of  the 
weather.  It  was  my  intention  to  revisit  this  lodge  on  the  evening  of 
its  next  regular  meeting,  but  circumstances  over  which  I  had  no  con- 
trol prevented  me.  The  lodge  room  had  recently  undergone  a  course 
of  repairs  and  had  been  put  in  better  condition.  The  books  are  well 
kept.  This  being  one  of  the  oldest  lodges  in  the  district,  and  showing 
marks  of  past  prosperity  and  relics  of  many  higher  degrees,  I  sug- 
gested that  the  officers  and  members  take  more  interest  in  the  work 
and  endeavor  to  keep  pace  with  its  excellent  record  of  the  past. 

Fusing  Sun  Lodge,  No.  85,  Athens  :  I  visited  Wednesday  evening. 
May  18th.  Thirty  were  present.  The  lodge  room  still  retains  its  old 
position  in  the  attic  of  a  hotel.  I  suggested  that  a  more  suitable 
place  be  chosen.  The  books  are  in  good  condition.  The  opening  and 
closing  ceremonies  were  fairly  well  performed .  Some  young  material 
had  been  recently  admitted,  and  I  have  every  hope  of  their  taking  a 
deeper  interest  in  Craft  Masonry,  and  finally  placing  this  lodge  in  a 
more  flourishing  condition. 

Central  Lodge,  No.  110,  Prescott :  I  visited  Monday  evening,  May 
2nd.  There  were  twenty  present,  amoDg  whom  I  had  the  pleasure  of 
meeting  R.W.  Bro.  B.  D.  Bragden,  P.D. D.G.M.  of  St.  Lawrence  Dis- 
trict in  the  State  of  New  York.  The  lodge  room  is  large  and  well 
furnished  throughout,  and  the  books  are  in  first-class  condition.  The 
lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  three  degrees,  and  the  third  degree 
was  conferred,  and  the  officers  acquitted  themselves  very  creditably. 


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Masonry  here  is  flourishing,  and  there  is  every  indication  of  an  excel- 
lent future. 

Cornwall  Lodge,  No.  125,  Cornwall :  I  visited  Wednesday  evening, 
April  27th.  Fifteen  were  present,  among  whom  was  R.W.  Bro.  A.  F. 
Milliken,  P.D.D.G.M.  The  lodge  room  is  large  and  well  furnished. 
The  books  are  kept  in  good  order.  The  ceremonies  of  opening  and 
closing  in  the  several  degrees  showed  that  the  officers  were  well  up  in 
the  work.  Masonry  here  is  in  a  peaceful  condition,  and  the  prospects 
are  fair. 

Excelsior  Lodge,  No.  142,  Morrisburg :  I  visited  Friday  evening, 
April  8th.  There  were  twenty-seven  present.  The  lodge  room  is 
rather  small,  but  well  and  comfortably  furnished.  The  books  are 
kept  in  first-class  condition,  and  the  officers  have  a  very  gooli  know- 
ledge of  the  work.  I  had  great  pleasure  in  meeting  our  venerable 
R.W.  Bro.  Daniel  Marcellus,  of  Excelsior  Lodge,  No.  258,  Louisville, 
Kentucky.  I  have  to  thank  the  Worshipful  Master  of  this  lodge  for 
courtesies  extended  me  while  visiting  neighboring  lodges. 

Friendly  Brother's  Lodge,  No.  143,  Iroquois  :  Visited  Friday  even- 
ing, April  29th.  There  were  thirty-one  present.  The  lodge  room  is  small, 
with  low  ceiling,  but  is  well  papered  and  rather  comfortably  furnish- 
ed. The  books  are  kept  in  first-class  condition.  The  third  degree  was 
conferred  in  a  very  creditable  manner.  This  lodge  has  greatly  improved 
during  the  past  year,  and  the  prospects  for  the  future  are  very  en- 
couraging. 

Lancaster  Lodge,  No.  207,  Lancaster :  Visited  Monday  evening, 
April  25th.  There  were  nineteen  present.  I  ^recommended  that  the 
lodge  room  be  better  furnished.  The  brethren  intend  to  put  in  a  new 
carpet  and  make  other  improvements.  New  books  have  been  recently 
purchased,  and  the  accounts  are  being  transferred,  and  will  in  a  short 
time  be  in  a  better  condition.  The  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the 
several  degrees,  and  the  second  degree  was  conferred.  The  officers 
have  a  good  knowledge  of  the  work.  This  lodge  may  be  considered 
quite  healthy  ;  the  prospects  are  bright. 

Macoy  Lodge,  No.  242,  Mallorytown  :  Visited  Tuesday  evening,  May 
10th.  Twenty  were  present.  The  lodge  room  is  a  very  fine  one,  well 
furnished,  and  is  owned  by  the  members,  but  having  on  it  a  debt  of 
$600.  The  books  are  well  kept,  and  the  dues  appear  to  have  been 
collected  to  date.  The  ceremonies  of  opening  and  closing  in  the  three 
degrees  was  well  performed  by  the  Worshipful  Master,  but  some  of  the 
other  officers  were  not  as  well  posted  as  they  should  have  been.  How- 
ever, they  accepted  the  corrections  cheerfully.  This  lodge  seems  to  be 
made  up  of  substantial  men,  and  is  in  good  condition,  although  no  new 
material  has  been  admitted  lately. 

Farran's  Point  Lodge,  No.  256,  Farran's  Point :  Visited  Friday  even- 
ing, April  22nd.  There  were  twenty-six  present.  The  building  in  which 
this  lodge  is  held  is  owned  by  the  members,  but  burdened  with  a  debt 
of  $400.  The  lodge  room  is  well  and  comforatbly  furnished.  The 
books  are  kept  in  good  order.  The  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the 
•everal  degree^  and  all  of  the  officers  are  well  posted  in  the  work.  The 
members  in  this  lodge  are  very  enthusiastic,  and  it  is  expected  in  a 
short  time  the  debt  will  be  lifted. 

Chesterville  Lodge,  No.  320,  Chesterville  :  Visited  on  Wednesday 
evening,  April  20th.  Thirteen  were  present.  The  lodge  reom  is  not  in 
as  good  condition  as  might  be  expected  in  so  thriving  a  village  as 
Chesterville.  A  small  amount  expended  would  make  this  room  attract- 
ive, and  have  a  tendency  to  retain  the  membership  and  encourage  a 


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better  attendance.  The  books  are  carefully  and  correctly  kept  by  a 
painstaking  Secretary.  The  lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  three 
degrees,  and  the  work  was  fairly  well  done.  The  membership  is  com- 
posed of  a  good  class  of  men,  and  the  prospects  for  an  increase  are  quite 
encouraging. 

Salem  Lodge,  No.  368,  Brockville  :  Visited  Thursday  evening,  May 
12th.  There  were  twenty-six  present,  among  whom  I  had  the  pleasure 
of  meeting  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Simpson,  P.G.J.W.;  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  H. 
Jackson,  P.D.D  G.M.;  R.  W.  Bro.  A.  L.  Riddell,  P.D.D.G.M.;  V.  W. 
Bro.  N.  B.  Colcock,  G.P.,  and  V.W.  Bro.  J.  Quigg,  P.G.S.  The  lodge 
room  is  very  neatly  and  comfortably  furnished  throughout,  and  the 
books  are  kept  in  such  a  manner  as  to  reflect  great  credit  upon  the 
Secretary  and  Treasurer.  The  ceremonies  of  opening  and  closing  in  the 
three  degrees  were  exemplified,  and  the  first  degree  conferred  upon  a 
candidate  in  a  most  creditable  manner.  Each  of  the  officers  filled  their 
respective  positions  with  marked  ability.  There  is  quite  a  large  amount 
of  uncollected  dues  outstanding,  but  I  have  no  doubt  they  will  be  gath- 
ered in  shortly.  Masonry  here  appears  to  be  in  a  most  flourishing  con- 
dition, and  the  prospects  are  very  encouraging. 

Harmony  Lodge,  No.  370,  Delta :  Visited  Tuesday  evening,  May 
17th.  Twenty-two  were  present.  The  lodge  room  is  nicely  painted 
and  decorated  and  well  furnished.  The  books  are  very  well  kept.  The 
lodge  was  opened  and  closed  in  the  several  degrees,  and  the  third  de- 
gree was  conferred.  The  work  was  done  very  well.  A  little  more  at- 
tention given  on  the  part  of  the  officers  would  place  this  lodge  in  first- 
class  working  order.  The  membership  is  composed  of  repn  sentative 
men,  who  take  great  interest  in  Craft  Masoniy,  and  the  lodge  may  be 
considered  in  a  healthy  condition. 

Henderson  Lodge,  No.  383,  Winchester  :  Visited  Thursday  evening, 
April  21st.  There  were  eight  present.  Doubtless  the  inclement  state 
of  the  weather  prevented  a  large  attendance.  The  lodge  room  is 
sufficiently  large,  but  sparingly  furnished,  and  the  ante-room  is  too 
small.  Some  of  the  members  were  in  arrears  for  dues  to  quite  an  ex- 
tent, and  no  interest  appears  to  be  taken  in  Craft  Masonry  here.  Some 
course  should  be  taken  to  awaken  them  out  of  this  stupor,  to  secure 
better  interest  in  the  work,  and  to  put  their  lodge  room  and  books  in 
better  shape.  If  this  can  be  accomplished,  there  will  be  prospects  of 
an  increase  in  the  membership. 

Lansdowne  Lodge,  No.  387,  Lansdowne  :  Visited  Monday  evening, 
May  9th.  Twelve  were  present.  The  lodge  room  is  such  as  will  not 
add  much  dignity  to  the  Craft.  It  is  too  small,  and  there  is  a  great 
scarcity  of  furniture.  There  are  not  sufficient  books.  I  recommended 
them  to  procure  a  more  suitable  hall  and  put  it  in  better  condition,  to 
purchase  an  entire  new  set  of  books,  and  transfer  all  records  and  ac- 
counts now  in  their  possession.  This  they  promised  to  do.  The  third 
degree  was  conferred  in  a  very  fair  manner.  I  hope  the  laying  of  the 
corner  stone  of  St.  Luke's  church  at  Ballaghknow  recently  will  tend  to 
greatly  improve  this  lodge. 

Crystal  Fountain  Lodge,  No.  389,  North  Augusta  :  Visited  Thursday 
evening,  May  19th.  There  were  24  present.  This  lodge  room  is  owned 
by  the  members  and  quite  well  furnished.  The  books  are  very  satis- 
factorily kept.  The  work  of  opening  and  closing  in  the  three  degrees 
was  very  well  done,  with  the  exception  of  a  few  errors  which  I  corrected. 
The  lodge  appears  to  be  in  a  state  of  prosperity. 

Lyn  Lodge,  No.  416,  Lyn  :  Visited  Wednesday  evening,  May  11th  ; 
13  were  present.     The  lodge  room  is  well  furnished,  and  I  was  pleased 


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to  see  several  well  executed  portraits  decorating  the  walls,  which  added 
considerably  to  the  cheerfulness  of  the  room.  The  books  I  found  to  be 
quite  satisfactory.  The  third  degree  was  conferred  in  a  very  impressive 
and  correct  manner.  The  officers  are  well  up  in  their  work,  and  the 
lodge  is  well  conducted. 

Maxville  Lodge,  No.  418,  Maxville  :  Visited  Tuesday  evening,  April 
26th.  There  were  16  present.  The  lodge  room  is  new  and  not  quite 
completed,  but  the  members  assured  me  they  would  soon  have  it  finished, 
and  furnished  in  a  more  suitable  and  attractive  manner.  The  ceremonies' 
of  opening  and  closing  in  the  three  degrees  was  exemplified  creditably. 
The  want  of  harmony,  which  appeared  to  prevent  the  prosperity  of  the 
lodge  heretofore,  has  finally  subsided,  and  peace  and  love  now  prevail. 
The  lodge  is  consequently  doing  better,  and  has  a  bright  outlook. 

Upon  a  careful  examination  of  the  accompanying  table  it  will  be 
readily  seen  that  the  reports  are  not  uniform,  nor  do  some  of  the  figures 
appear  consistent  when  compared  with  last  year's  returns.  These 
errors  are  no  doubt  due  to  the  lack  of  explicitness.  It  seems  to  be  the 
desire  of  Grand  Lodge  to  procure  a  complele  statement  showing  the 
financial  standing,  the  donations  towards  benevolence,  etc.,  of  each 
lodge.  With  this  object  in  view  I  would  respectfully  suggest  that  a 
more  explicit  blank  form  be  furnished  the  D.D.G.M's,  making  the  fol- 
lowing additions,  viz. : 

Ascertaining  the  total  assets  and  liabilities  ;  the  total  membership  as 
per  previous  year's  reports,  as  well  as  the  total  number  of  present  mem- 
bers ;  changing  "total  of  all  arrearages"  to  "total  amount  of  all 
arrearages";  adding  to  insurance,  "if  any,  what  amount";  and 
ascertaining  the  amount  donated  for  benevolence  by  individual  members, 
the  subordinate  lodge  and  Grand  Lodge,  each  separately. 

The  membership  has  increased  during  the  year  in  this  district  21  (net), 
but  notwithstanding  the  low  figure,  I  consider  the  district  to  be  in  a 
healthy  and  prosperous  condition. 

In  conclusion,  I  desire  to  return  my  sincere  thanks  to  the  brethren  of 
St.  Lawrence  District,  No.  15,  for  the  very  kind  and  courteous  manner 
in  which  they  have  always  received  me  when  visiting  them  in  my  official 
capacity  and  on  all  other  occasions. 

The  position  confided  to  me  twelve  months  ago  I  now  vacate,  deem- 
ing it  suffieient  honor  to  have  served  in  so  responsible  an  office  for  one 
term.  During  that  period  I  have  devoted  as  much  time  and  attention 
as  possible  to  the  duties  required  of  me.  The  many  abiding  friendships 
which  my  visits  have  formed  and  perfected  will  ever  render  the  memory 
of  the  year  most  pleasant. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

S.  B.  Fell,  D.D.G.M., 
Morrisburgh,  July  5th,  1892.  Fifteenth  Masonic  District. 


OTTAWA  DISTRICT,  No.   16. 

To  the  M.   W.  the  Grand  Master,  Officers  and  Members  of  the  Grand 

Lodge  A.  F.  &  A.  M.  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario. 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren  : — 

According  to  requirements  I  submit,  herewith,  my  report  on  the  con- 
dition of  Masonry  in  the  Sixteenth  or  Ottawa  Masonic  District. 

Having  been  honored  by  Grand  Lodge  with  the  position  of  D.D.G.M., 
while  I  was  W.M.  of  Prince  of  Wales  Lodge,  No.  371,  G.R.C.,  it  neces- 
sitated my  vacating  the  latter  office.     The  lodges  in  the  district  had 


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been  so  recently  visited  by  my  predecessor,  R.W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Bothwell, 
I  considered  it  would  be  merely  following  his  footsteps  for  me  to  visit 
in  the  early  part  of  the  year.  Instead,  I  placed  m3rself  in  communica- 
tion with  all  the  W.M's,  and  afterwards  visited  every  lodge  in  the  dis- 
trict some  several  times,  as  time  and  circumstances  permitted.  Masonry 
in  this  district  is  in  a  prosperous  condition,  excepting  in  the  cases  of 
Plantaganet  and  Evergreen  Lodges.  Madawaska  Lodge,  which  was  al- 
most dormant  for  some  time,  has  again  awakened,  and  under  the  pres- 
ent W.M. ,  W.  Bro.  Hood,  is  now  on  the  road  to  prosperity.  In  a  cer- 
tain degree  this  may  be  attributed  to  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master's  visit  to 
this  lodge  last  February.  It  was  my  intention  to  hold  a  lodge  of  instruc- 
tion, but  the  lateness  of  new  work  prevented  this.  I  am  glad  to  say 
that  all  the  lodges  are  working  according  to  requirements  of  Grand 
Lodge  and  the  W.M's  are  able  to  confer  degrees. 

Probably  the  most  noteworthy  event  during  the  Masonic  year  was  on 
the  occasion  of  M.W.  the  Grand  Master's  visit  to  Civil  Service  Lodge, 
No.  148,  Ottawa,  on  17th  of  March.  The  brethren  of  the  other  six  city 
lodges  heartily  co-operated  in  making  this  meeting  well  worthy  of  the 
Masonic  fraternity  of  the  Dominion  capital,  the  Masonic  Hall  being  so 
crowded  that  it  was  difficult  to  find  standing  room.  After  the  Grand 
Master's  lecture,  the  brethren  adjourned  to  St.  James'  Hall,  where  a 
first-class  repast  had  been  provided  by  the  members  of  the  Craft,  under 
the  management  of  Bro.  S.  Simms.  J.  W.  of  Prince  of  Wales  Lodge, 
No.  371.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Campbell,  W.M.  Civil  Service  Lodge,  presided, 
the  vice  chair  being  occupied  by  W.  Bros.  Geo.  May,  R.  W.  Stephens, 
Fred  Cook,  B.  W.  Granger,  W.  D.  Jones  and  Chas.  Close,  W.  M'a  of 
city  lodges.  The  Chairman  was  accompanied  on  the  platform  by  M.W. 
Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  Grand  Master  ;  M.  W.  Bro.  Col.  A.  A.  Steven- 
son, P.G.M.  ;  M.W.  Bro.  John  Yeo,  M.P.,  P.G.M.,  of  P.  E.  Island; 
myself;  R.W.  Bro.  James  Sutherland,  M.P.,  G.  S.  W.  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  Le 
F.  A.  Maingy,  G.  J.  W.  ;  R.  W.  Bros.  Wm  Gibson,  M.  P. ,  Wm.  Rea, 
Dr.  C.  R.  Church,  Wm.  R.  White,  David  Taylor,  E.  B.  Butterworth 
and  J.  P.  Featherstone,  P.  D.  D.  G.  M's  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  Jas.  McLachlan, 
P.  G.  S.  W.  ;  R.  W.  Bro.  John  Walsh,  P.  G.  J.  W.  ;  R.  W.  Bros.  D.  C 
Fraser,  M.P.,  and  F.  B.  Flint,  M.P.,  P.D.D.G.M's,  Nova  Scotia  ;  R.W. 
Bros.  W.  W.  H.  Garrioch  and  D.  Macfarlane,  P.  D.  D.  G.  M's,  G.R.Q.  ; 
W.  Bros.  Hon  Senator  J.  H.  Gowan,  Dr.  Shaw,  Mayor  Carpenter,  M. 
P. ;  V.W.  Bro.  Klock  ;  Bro.  R.  Watson,  M.P.,  Manitoba  ;  Bro.  Forbes, 
M.P. ,  Nova  Scotia,  and  Sir  James  A.  Grant.  Among  the  250  others 
were  many  distinguished  brethren.  The  speeches  of  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Master  and  others  were  most  interesting,  instructive  and  humorous,  and 
altogether  the  gathering  was  one  long  to  be  remembered  by  the  Ottawa 
brethren. 

The  only  matter  that  seems  to  mar  the  harmony  of  the  Ottawa  city 
brethren  at  present  is  a  misunderstanding  between  the  Library  and  Hall 
Committees  as  to  the  occupancy  of  a  room  or  rooms  for  a  Masonic 
library.  I  trust  that  the  brethren,  at  an  early  date,  will  be  able  to 
settle  their  differences  amicably,  so  that  the  lodges  in  the  city  may  be 
able  to  go  on  and  work  with  that  love  and  harmony  which  should  at  all 
times  characterize  Freemasons. 

In  one  or  two  cases  lately,  where  candidates  have  been  rejected,  they 
have  become  acquainted  with  the  ballot,  and  having  learned  this,  I  have 
taken  the  opportunity  to  strongly  denounce  such  gross  violation  of 
Masonic  duty. 

On  the  occasion  of  the  festival  of  St.  John  the  Evangelist,  I  had  the 
honor  of  installing  the  officers  of  Civil  Service  Lodge,   No.    148;  Doric 


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Lodge,  No.  58;  Chaudiere  Lodge,  No    264,  and  Prince  of  Wales  Lodge, 
No.  371,  and  on  21st  of  June,  Fidelity  Lodge,  No.  231. 

I  have  been  informed  of  the  following  deaths  during  the  year  :  R.G. 
Croskery,  W.  M.  Nipissing  Lodge,  No.  420;  L.  P.  Manhard,  W.  M. 
Goodwood  Lodge,  No.  159  ;  W.  Bro.  Mackie  Barr,  Renfrew  Lodge,  No. 
122  ;  W.  Bro.  John  Smith  and  Ira  Morgan,  M.M.,  Doric  Lodge,  No.  58; 
Bro.  John  Oliver,  Chaudiere  Lodge,  No.  264 ;  Bros.  Jos.  Stewart  and 
J.  L.  Curtain,  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  63  ;  Bros.  Sam.  Ridout,  Edward 
Storm  and  Wra.  S.  Brown,  Dalhousie  Lodge,  No.  52,  and  Bro.  J.  Ad- 
amson,  Civil  Service  Lodge,  No.  148. 

As  a  member  of  the  Committee  appointed  on  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gib- 
son's motion,  that  Districts  9  and  16  be  divided,  and  that  a  new  district 
be  formed,  I  wish  to  state  :  As  it  is  proposed  to  take  off  from  No.  16, 
Nipissing  Lodge,  No.  420,  North  Bay,  and  Mattawa  Lodge,  No.  405,  I 
have  taken  an  opportunity  of  ascertaining  the  views  of  the  brethren, 
and  especially  the  two  lodges  directly  affected,  and  the  almost  unani- 
mous opinion  is  too  strongly  opposed  to  any  such  proposition.  This 
district  is.  no  doubt,  large  in  teriitory,  covering  300  miles  in  length,  and 
I  have  had  to  travel  some  2,200  miles  during  the  year  on  my  visitations; 
nevertheless,  both  Mattawa  and  North  Bay  can  be  reached  more  easily 
by  a  D.D.G.M.  of  the  Ottawa  District  than  from  any  other  district  in 
our  jurisdiction,  and  it  is  hoped  Grand  Lodge  will  give  due  considera- 
tion to  the  wishes  of  the  brethren  of  the  Ottawa  District. 

.Nipissing  Lodge,  N.  420,  North  Bay:  I  had  the  pleasure  of  R.W. 
Bro.  D.  Taylor's  company  when  visiting  this  lodge  on  12th  May.  The 
attendance  of  members  is  good.  During  the  year  the  lodge  has  been 
bereaved  by  death  of  Bro.  R.  G.  Croskerry,  W.M.  He  had  been  for 
some  months  in  the  hospital  at  Ottawa,  and  during  his  sickness  was  al- 
most daily  visited  by  the  brethren  ;  he  was  buried  at  Perth,  with  Ma- 
sonic honors,  on  7th  April.  W.  Bro.  A.  R.  Morris  has  been  elected  W.  M. 
for  the  balance  of  the  term,  and  I  am  sure  under  him  this  lodge  will 
continue  to  be  (as  in  the  past)  prosperous.  The  standing  financially  is 
good.  The  night  I  visited,  a  communication  was  read  from  Nickel 
Lodge,  Sudbury,  protesting  against  the  initiation  of  a  Mr.  Guthrie, 
who  they  claimed  was  a  resident  of  their  jurisdiction.  As  Nickel  Lodge 
has  only  been  working  under  dispensation  since  25th  Nov.  last,  and  as 
Mr.  Guthrie's  application  was  in  the  hands  of  the  Secretary  of  Nipissing 
Lodge,  No.  420,  with  usual  fee,  on  15th  October  previous  (although  he 
was  not  ballotted  for  and  accepted  until  the  December  meeting),  my 
opinion  being  asked,  I  gave  it  that  as  Mr.  Cuthrie's  application  was  in 
the  hands  of  Nipissing  Lodge  previous  to  25th  November,  and  as  he  had 
been  ballotted  for  and  accepted,  they  would  be  justified  in  initiating 
him.  I  regret  to  find  a  misunderstanding  exists  as  to  the  ownership  of 
a  building  where  meetings  are  held,  and  advised  that  a  night  be  set 
apart  to  try  and  adjust  matters  amicably.  Through  this  difficulty  the 
building  is  not  insured,  but  lodge  furniture,  etc.,  covered. 

Mattawa  Lodge,  No.  405,  Mattawa  :  I  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting 
this  lodge,  13th  April,  and  assisting  the  M.W.  Grand  Master  in  conse- 
crating their  new  lodge-room.  The  work  in  the  first  degree  was  well 
done  by  YV.  Bro.  DeSousa  and  his  officers,  time  not  permitting  of  a 
third.  After  the  consecration  the  brethren  (of  whom  many  came  from 
a  distance)  listened  with  attention  for  nearly  two  hours  to  an  address 
by  the  M.W.  Grand  Master,  on  the  History  of  Craft  Masonry.  The 
lodge-room  is  well  furnished,  and  the  brethren  have  spared  no  expense 
to  make  it  all  that  can  be  desired  for  Masouic  purposes.  The  brethren 
were  hospitably  entertained  at  a  banquet  after  lodge  meeting,  and  in  the 


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evening  a  ball  was  given,  at  which  many  of  the  leading  citizens  of  Mat- 
tawa  and  surroundings  were  present.  This  lodge  has  held  nineteen 
meetings  during  the  year,  and  has  had  plenty  of  work.  The  financial 
position  and  prospects  are  good  ;  have  paid  $78. 10  for  relief.  Like 
many  other  lodges,  the  arrearages  are  much  larger  than  they  ought  to 
be.     I  consider  this  one  of  the  best  lodges  in  the  district. 

Pembroke  Lodge,  No.  128,  Pembroke  :  Circumstances  prevented  my 
visiting  this  lodge  until  2nd  June,  and  on  that  occasion  (although  we 
had  a  fair  attendance),  expected  more  brethren  to  meet  in  a  lodge  of  83 
members.  The  W.M.'a  work  was  well  done,  but  some  of  the  other  offi- 
cers seemed  to  go  along  in  a  very  careless  and  indifferent  manner,  and 
I  was  compelled  to  single  out  one  of  them  for  admonition;  the  fraternal 
rebuke,  I  trust,  will  be  beneficial  to  all  members,  although  a  very  un- 
pleasant duty  for  a  D.D.G.M.  This  lodge  seems  to  be  working  well, 
and  financially  is  in  a  yood  state,  still  the  amount  of  arrears  of  dues  is  far 
too  large,  and  I  am  glad  to  know  that  the  present  W.M.,  being  alive  to 
this  fact,  has  had  summoned  and  suspended  no  less  than  12  members  for 
N.  P.  of  D.  The  prospects  are  good,  and  I  have  no  doubt  that  W.  Bro. 
Kenning,  with  the  assistance  of  R.  W.  Bros.  White  and  Burritt,  will 
strive  to  keep  Pembroke  Lodge  in  that  foremost  position  which  it  has 
held  in  the  past. 

Renfrew  Lodge,  No.  122,  Renfrew:  I  visited  this  lodge  on  2nd  May, 
and  had  a  good  meeting.  The  average  attendance  at  regular  meetings 
is  25.  The  amount  of  arrears  is  very  small,  while  the  financial  position 
and  prospets  of  the  lodge  are  good.  I  was  much  pleased  with  the  work, 
W.  Bro.  Dixon  and  Wardens  being  qualified  for  the  duties  of  their  sev- 
eral offices,  but  the  work  of  some  of  the  junior  officers  could  be  mater- 
ially improved.  The  proper  place  for  the  lights  seemed  a  matter  of  un- 
certainty, the  brethren  having  evidently  misunderstood  the  instructions 
of  the  Grand  Master,  when  he  visited  that  lodge  a  few  weeks  previous. 
I  placed  the  lights  for  them  according  to  Grand  Master's  instructions. 
There  is  plenty  of  work,  and  I  consider  this  lodge  progressing  well. 

Madawaska  Lodge,  No.  196,  Arnprior  :  In  company  with  the  M.W., 
the  Grand  Master,  I  visited  this  lodge  on  4th  Feb.  We  had  a  large 
meeting  to  hear  the  Grand  Master's  lecture,  and  the  good  advice  he 
then  gave  the  brethren  has  had  the  [desired  effect,  for  on  my  second 
visit,  on  9th  June,  I  found  the  lodge  working  well,  and  with  plenty  to 
do  for  some  months  to  come.  This  is  very  encouraging,  as  the  previous 
year  the  brethren  seemed  to  have  lost  interest  in  their  duties.  The 
present  W.M. ,  Bro.  Hood,  deserves  credit  for  bringing  the  lodge  up  to 
its  present  standing,  and  from  present  appearance,  I  have  no  doubt  he 
will  be  able  to  hand  it  over  to  his  successor  in  as  prosperous  a  state  as  it 
held  in  years  past.  The  financial  position  is  satisfactory  under  the 
circumstances. 

Mississippi  Lodge,  No.  147,  Almonte  :  On  the  occasion  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Master's  visit  to  this  lodge  on  5th  February,  I  was  much  pleased 
to  meet  among  the  large  number  so  many  of  the  elderly  brethren,  being 
evidence  of  their  deep  interest  in  the  Masonic  fraternity ,  our  welcome 
being  most  enthusiastic.  The  lodge  under  W.  Bro.  Campbell,  is  pros- 
perous, the  arrears  small,  and  in  a  good  state  financially,  attendance 
good,  and  have,  during  the  year,  contributed  fairly  for  relief.  Un- 
fortunately I  was  unable  to  visit  this  lodge  again,  but  frequently  met 
Bro.  Pollock,  the  Secretary,  who  kept  me  posted,  and  I  am  glad  to  re- 
port that  this  lodge  is  in  a  very  good  condition. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  S3,  Carleton  Place  :  This  lodge  1  visited  on  tho 
16th    of  December,   and   was  accompanied  by  R.  W.   Bro.  Le  F.  A. 


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Maingy,  G.J.  W.  The  work  was  in  the  third  degree,  and  was  done 
faultlessly  by  W.  Bro.  Donald,  W.M.,  who  during  his  term  of  office 
seems  to  have  brought  the  lodge  to  a  high  degree  of  perfection.  I  again 
visited  on  5th  February,  when  the  M.  VV.  Grand  Master  was  present 
and  delivered  his  lecture.  We  had  a  very  large  attendance.  The  regular 
meetings  are  not  so  well  attended  as  they  ought  to  be,  and  arrears  are 
too  large,  however,  the  lodge  has  done  properly  in  suspending,  during 
the  year,  several  members  for  N.  P.  D.  The  financial  position  is  good. 
Insurance  $1,200.  Bro.  W.  Dunham  is  following  up  the  footsteps  of 
his  predecessor  and  carrying  on  the  work  successfully. 

Evergreen  Lodge,  No.  209,  Lanark  :  This  lodge  seems  to  have  been 
at  a  standstill.  While  the  lodge  has  had  nine  meetings  during  the  yoar 
there  has  not  been  a  single  degree  conferred,  and  in  a  membership  of 
35  the  average  attendance  is  only  9,  in  fact  when  the  M.W.  the  Grand 
Master  and  myself  visited,  on  3rd  February,  only  7  members  were  pre- 
sent. This  state  of  affairs  is  to  be  regretted.  No  doubt  but  R.W. 
Bro.  Bothwell  is  the  mainstay  of  this  lodge,  and  as  he  has  again  this 
year  passed  through  family  bereavements,  this,  no  doubt,  has  been  the 
cause  of  his  being  unable  to  attend  to  Masonic  duties.  As  R.W.  Bro. 
Bothwell  has  been  again  elected  W.M.,  and  the  Secretary  informs  me 
their  financial  standing  and  prospects  are  fair,  I  trust  my  successor  may 
be  able  to  report  more  favorably  as  to  this  lodge. 

Goodwood  Lodge,  No.  159,  Richmond  :  Just  on  the  eve  of  prosperity 
this  lodge  was  called  on  to  mourn  the  loss  of  the  W.  Master,  W.Bro. 
L.  P.  Manhard,  he  was  buried  with  Masonic  honors  at  Bell's  Corners, 
on  the  6th  February,  at  which  I  officiated.  Bro.  J.  C.  Richard- 
son has  been  elected  for  the  remainder  of  the  year,  and  as  he 
is  both  popular  and  energetic,  perhaps  he  may  be  able  to  awaken  the 
brethren  to  a  sense  of  duty,  and  that  there  will  be  a  larger  attendance 
at  lodge  meetings.  I  have  visited  this  lodge  several  times,  but  with 
always  a  poor  attendance.  On  my  first  official  visit  on  16th  September, 
I  was  accompanied  by  R.W.  Bro.  Rea,  P.D.D  G.M.,  and  R.W.  Bros. 
D.  J.  Macfarlane,  D.D.G.M.,  and  W.  W.  H.  Garrioch,  P.D.D.G.M., 
both  of  Ottawa  District,  G.R.Q.  ;  W.  Bros.  Boardman  and  Oarriooh 
and  others.  The  lodge  has  been  endeavoring  to  strengthen  its  financial 
position  bj"  concerts  and  pic-nics,  but  the  opposite  has  been  the  effect, 
and  I  have  recommended  that  their  entertainments  be  discontinued  as 
they  are  a  source  of  weakness  Ma^onically.  To  the  credit  of  the  lodge 
be  it  said,  that  it  is  the  only  one  in  the  district  clear  of  arrears.  The 
financial  standing  and  [prospects  are  good.  At  the  suggestion  of  the 
M.W.  the  Grand  Master  they  have  decorated  the  graves  of  deceased 
members. 

Plantagenet  Lodge,  No.  186,  Planta^enet  :  R.  W.  Bro.  D.  Taylor, 
accompanied  me  on  7th  March  ;  found  the  building  unsuitable  for 
Masonic  purposes,  and  recommended  other  premises  to  be  secured,  but 
there  seems  to  be  a  difficulty  in  this  respect,  as  no  proper  quarters  seem 
to  be  obtainable.  This  is  a  pity,  as  W.  Bro.  J.  Smith  is  a  most  en- 
thusiastic brother,  well  up  in  his  work,  and  confers  degrees  with  ease 
and  fluency.  Financially  the  lodge  is  fairly  good,  many  of  the  brethren 
in  arrears,  and  prospects  not  by  any  means  bright.  The  average  attend- 
ance is  small.  I  have  no  doubt,  if  new  rooms  were  available,  the 
brethren  would  be  induced  to  take  a  greater  interest  in  the  work.  I 
found  the  lodge  working  with  old  by-laws  which  were  useless.  Since  my 
visit  the  by-laws  have  been  revised  and  approved  by  the  Grand  Master. 
The  officers  elected  in  December  had  not  been  installed,  and  a  dispen- 
sation was  obtained  to  install  on  the  21st  of  March. 


15S  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Doric  Lodge,  No.  58,  Ottawa  :  This  lodge  has  had  plenty  of  work  dur- 
ing the  past  year.  The  prospects  are  very  good,  and  the  lodge  is  i'i 
financially  fair  condition.  The  outstanding  dues  are  large,  there  being 
•24  members  over  12  months  in  arrears  I  stroDgly  recommended  the 
W.  M.  on  the  occasion  of  my  official  visit,  to  take  some  action 
to  remedy  the  state  of  affairs.  On  23rd  December  I  assisted  W. 
Bro.  Smeaton  at  the  funeral  services  of  our  late  Bro.  Ira  Morgan,  an 
old  member  of  this  lodge,  and  well  known  throughout  the  Dominion. 
His  sad  and  sudden  death  caused  widespread  sorrow,  and  the  gathering 
of  mourners  was  the  largest  ever  seen  in  Metcalfe.  The  sister  lodges 
responded  in  numbers,  including  many  of  the  prominent  brethren 
of  the  district. 

Civil  Service  Lodge,  No.  148,  Ottawa  :  The  average  attendance  is 
good,  and  while  there  have  been  eleven  meetings  during  the  year,  still 
there  has  been  little  work.  The  arrearage,  like  many  others,  is  large. 
When  I  officially  visited  this  lodge  on  2>id  February,  I  was  not  received, 
on  entering,  with  those  signs  of  honor  due  to  the  office  of  a  D.D.G.M. , 
and  duriug  the  evening  drew  the  attention  of  the  brethren  to  this 
oversight.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Campbell,  who  is  a  most  courteous  and 
painstaking  brother,  was  not  wholly  to  blame  in  this  matter.  The 
W.M.  and  officers  are  thorough  masters  of  the  Avork,  and  what  was 
done  was  well  done.  The  prospects  are  good,  and  the  financial  posi- 
tion fair. 

Builders'  Lodge,  No.  177,  Ottawa  :  I  visited  this  lodge  on  the  12th 
February.  The  average  attendance  is  fair,  financial  position  and  pros- 
pects good.  The  W.M. ,  Bro.  Fred  Cook,  and  officers  are  all  well  up 
in  the  work,  consequently  the  lodge  is  sure  to  progress,  having  good 
material  to  build  with.  By  instiuction  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand 
Master,  I  was  installed  as  D.D.G.M.  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Rae  on  14th 
of  August  in  this  lodge. 

Lodge  of  Fidelity,  No.  231,  Ottawa:  W.  Bro.  Grainger  has  had  a 
successful  year  and  the  prospects  are  good.  Perhaps  over  anxious  to 
strengthen  the  lodge  numerically  and  without  due  consideration,  led  the 
brethren  to  ballot  for  and  accept  a  candidate  who  had  not  for  years  fol- 
lowed tlie  calling  in  his  application.  My  opinion  being  asked  before  the 
candidate  was  initiated,  I  submitted  that  the'calling  or  occupation  of  a 
candidate  for  Masonry  at  the  time  of  his  application  (and  not  the  occu- 
pation he  followed  years  previous)  was  what  he  is  known  by,  conse- 
quently a  new  applicition  and  ballot  would  be  necessary  in  this  case. 
My  ruling  having  been  appealed  to  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  it  was 
sustained  by  him  and  he  demanded  an  explanation  from  the  W.M. 

Chaudiere  Lodge,  No.  264,  Ottawa  :  This  lodge  seems  to  be  doing 
very  well ;  its  finances  are  good  and  the  work  well  done,  still  a  vast 
improvement  could  and  should  be  made  in  the  lodge's  condition  if  the 
W.M.  was  better  supported  by  his  predecessors  in  office.  It  is  the  duty 
of  every  brother  to  loyally  support  his  W.M.  no  matter  if  he  has  been 
elected  to  that  position  against  a  brother's  influence.  On  the  occasion 
of  my  official  visit  on  20th  October,  while  we  had  a  good  attendance, 
there  was  not  a  P.M.  present,  and  according  to  lodge  register,  their 
visits  are  few  and  far  between.  I  trust  the  brethren  will  take  a  greater 
interest  in  their  lodge  and  make  it  what  it  ought  to  be,  equal  to  any  in 
the  district. 

Prince  of  Wales  Lodge,  No.  371,  Ottawa  :  Having  been  a  member  of 
this  lodge  from  the  first,  I  can  congratulate  the  present  W.M.  and  offi- 
cers on  its  present  condition.  Like  many  others,  it  has  had  its  ups  and 
downs,  but  at  present  the  financial  position  and  prospects  are  good,  still 


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the  arrears  cf  dues  arc  much  larger  than  they  should  be,  as  nothing  but 
the  want  of  thought  on  the  part  of  brethren  to  pay  their  monthly  fees 
seems  to  be  the  cause.     The  average  attendance  is  large. 

Dalhousie  Lodge,  No.  52,  Ottawa  :  As  this  is  the  oldest  lodge  in  the 
district  I  made  it  my  last  official  visit  at  the  June  meeting  ;  the  attend- 
ance on  that  occasion  was,  as  it  always  is,  large.  It  is  well  worthy  of 
the  name  "  Mother  Lodge  of  the  city,"  having  the  largest  number  of 
members  of  any  lodge  in  the  district ;  17  meetings  were  held  last  year, 
with  an  increased  membership  of  11.  The  financial  position  and  pros- 
pects are  very  good. 

St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  21a,  Vankleek  Hill:  R.  W.  Bro.  D.  Taylor 
came  over  with  me  from  Plantagenet  to  visit  this  lodge  on  8th  March. 
The  officers  elected  in  December  had  not  been  installed,  and  a  dispensa- 
tion having  been  granted,  I  proceeded  with  the  installation,  and  the 
YV.M.  immediately  proceeded  to  work  by  initiating  a  candidate,  and 
assisted  by  V.  W.  Bro.  Marsden,  conferred  a  third  degree.  This  lodge 
meets  in  the  hall  of  another  fraternity,  and  having  drawn  the  atten- 
tion of  the  brethren  to  this  fact,  advised  them  to  try  and  procure  better 
quarters  that  would  be  in  keeping  with  the  Constitution.  I  was  in- 
formed that  it  was  the  intention  to  build  a  Masonic  hall,  and  hope  this 
year  will  see  this  carried  into  effect,  as  they  have  many  members  of 
affluence.  The  prospects  of  the  lodge  are  very  good  and  working  well 
under  W.  Bro.  W.  R.  Metcalfe.     There  have  been  16  meetings  held. 

During  the  year  I  have  granted  dispensations  to  the  following  lodges 
to  appear  clothed  as  Masons  to  attend  divine  service :  Mississippi 
Lodge,  No.  147,  on  the  27th  December  and  26th  June  ;  Renfrew  Lodge, 
No.  122  ;  Nipissing  Lodge,  No.  420 ;  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  196  ;  Ever- 
green Lodge,  No.  209,  and  Madawaska  Lodge,  No.  196,  all  on  26th 
June,  and  Plantagenet  Lodge,  No.  186,  on  10th  January,  and  for  initiat- 
ing serving  brethren  without  fees  to  Nipissing  and  Plantagenet  Lodges, 
also  to  Mattawa  Lodge,  No.  405,  to  move  into  new  hall  before  consecra- 
tion of  same. 

In  Ottawa  we  have  seven  lodges  where,  in  my  opinion,  four  would  be 
plenty,  believing  that  the  interests  of  Freemasonry  would  be  better  if 
these  lodges  were  amalgamated.  I  would  suggest  that  the  Grand  Sec- 
retary should  furnish  each  lodge  with  a  sufficient  number  of  notices  of 
motion  coming  before  Grand  Lodge,  so  that  every  Past  Master  may  be 
supplied  with  a  copy — this  seems  to  be  a  general  complaint  in  the 
district. 

While  Ottawa  is  favored  during  the  session  of  Parliament,  with  Grand 
Lodges,  officers  and  prominent  members  of  the  Craft  of  this  and  other 
jurisdictions,  it  is  a  matter  of  regret  to  the  Ottawa  brethren  that  ad- 
vantage is  not  taken  of  the  opportunity  to  visit  some  of  the  lodges 
during  their  stay  in  the  city.  They  would  be  cordially  welcome  and 
the  pleasure  of  their  company  highly  appreciated  by  the  Ottawa 
brethren. 

The  Secretaries,  as  a  rule,  have  been  attentive  to  their  duties,  still 
I  find  some  returns  without  P.M.'s  names,  and  in  a  number  of  cases 
they  have  sadly  neglected  sending  me  returns  to  date,  consequently  my 
report  has  been  delayed.  I  annex  herewith  a  table  which  I  consider 
will  be  of  some  interest. 

In  conclusion,  I  take  this  opportunity  of  thanking  my  brethren  for 
their  kindness  towards  me  on  all  occasions,  which  has  made  my  term 
of  office,  as  D.D.G.M.,  a  source  of  pleasure  to  me,  and  especially  R.  W. 
Bros.  Rea  and  Taylor,  who  have  given  me  valuable  assistance  on  several 
occasions  ;  R.W.  Bro.  Taylor,  at  considerable  time  and  expense  to  him- 


160  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

self,  accompanied  me  to  many  of  the  lodges  outside  the  city.  Having 
been  frank  with  the  brethren  in  all  matters,  while  endeavoring  to  dis- 
charge the  duties  of  my  high  office  with  satisfaction  to  the  Craft  in  general, 
I  am  glad  to  know  that  my  humble  efforts  for  the  good  of  our  Masonic 
fraternity  have  been  acceptable  to  the  brethren  of  the  Sixteenth 
District. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted, 

G.  J.  Macfarlaxe,  D.D.G.M., 
Ottawa,  9th  July,  1892.  Sixteenth  Masonic  District. 

ALGOMA  DISTRICT,  No.   17. 

To  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,   Officers  and  Members  oj  the 

Grand  Lodije  of  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  Ontario  : 
Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethrk.v  : — 

I  have  the  honor  herewith  to  submit  my  annual  report  on  the  condi- 
tion of  Masonry  in  the  Seventeenth  Masonic  District. 

Owing  to  the  size  of  this  district,  it  being  900  miles  from  end  to  end, 
it  is  difficult  to  give  it  the  supervision  required,  and  therefore  I  would 
recommend  that  Nickel  Lodge,  Sudbury,  (U.D.)  be  detached  from  this 
and  attached  to  one  of  the  more  easterly  districts. 

Nickel  Lodge,  Sudbury,  (U.D.)  is  in  a  good  condition,  both  financi- 
ally and  otherwise.  I  have  great  pleasure  in  recommending  that  they 
receive  a  warrant  at  the  coming  convention  of  Grand  Lodge.  In  this 
connection  I  enclose  letter  and  documents  re  Nickel  Lodge,  received 
from  V.  W.  Bro.  Klock,  which  will  explain  themselves. 

Keystone  Lodge,  No.  412,  is  in  a  flourishing  condition,  having  80 
members.  Its  finances  in  a  healthy  state.  It  carries  insurance  of  $500 
on  lodge  furniture. 

Fort  William  Lodge,  No.  415,  shows  53  members  on  the  roll,  a  good 
balance  in  the  bank,  and  carries  8400  insurance. 

Keewatin  Lodge,  No.  417,  shows  52  members,  state  of  finances 
healthy,  and  carries  §400  insurance. 

Shuniah  Lodge,  No.  287,  has  a  membership  of  101,  state  of  finances 
good,  and  furniture  insured  for  8600. 

The  W.  M.'s  in  all  the  above  named  lodges  can  work  the  three  de- 
grees. 

Pequonga  Lodge,  Rat  Portage  :  No  returns  are  received  from 
Pequonga  Lodge,  Rat  Portage,  thus  making  it  impossible  to  supply 
particulars  to  date,  but  from  information  received  I  believe  it  to  be  in  a 
very  prosperous  state. 

The  various  lodges  are  much  more  careful,  I  find,  with  respect  to 
material  accepted,  as  they  begin  to  realize  from  past  experience,  that  it 
is  well  to  guard  the  door  of  Masonry.  The  old  standing  evil,  regard- 
ing the  matter  of  unpaid  dues,  still  exists,  and  suspensions  for  N.  P.  D. 
are  too  frequent.  It  would  be  well  if  Grand  Lodge  could  devise  some 
stringent  remedy  in  this  connection. 

Believing  that  long  and  tedious  reports  are  not  very  welcome,  I  have 
the  honor  to  remain,  Most  Worshipful  Sir  and  Brethren, 
Yours  fraternally, 

W.  C.   Dobie,  D.D.G.M., 

Seventeenth  Masonic  District. 
Port  Arthur,  July  5th,  1892. 


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REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  WARRANTS. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  President  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes, 
presented  and  read  the  following 

REPORT : 

The  Board  beg  to  recommend  that  a  warrant  be  granted  to  Nickel 
Lodge,  Sudbury,  which  has  been  working  under  a  dispensation  granted 
by  the  Grand  Master  on  the  thirteenth  day  of  October,  A  D.  1891. 

The  Board  further  recommend  that  the  petitions  for  warrants  of  the 
brethren  of  Acacia  Lodge,  East  Toronto,  District,  No.  11  ;  Port  Elgin 
Lodge,  Port  Elgin,  District,  No,  5,  and  Fidelity  Lodge,  Port  Perry,  Dis- 
trict, No.  12,  working  under  dispensation  granted  by  the  Grand  Master 
on  the  16th  June,  1892,  the  7th  May,  1892,  and  the  30th  April,  1892, 
respectively,  be  held  over  until  the  next  regular  meeting  of  Grand 
Lodge,  and  that  in  the  meantime  the  dispensation  granted  in  each  case 
be   continued. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

S.  C.  Warner, 
Chairman  Sub-Committee  on  Warrants. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
S.  C.  Warner,  and 

Resolved, — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  Warrants  be  received  and  adopted. 


REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  PRINTING   AND  SUPPLIES. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

REPORT. 

The  Board  again  desire  to  congratulate  Grand  Lodge  on  the  com- 
pact style  in  which  the  proceedings  of  last  Annual  Communication 
were  issued,  and  express  their  unqualified  satisfaction  with  the  work 
turned  out  by  the  contractors  in  this  department. 

In  conformity  with  the  resolution  adopted,  the  Board  purchased  a 
Remington  Typewriter,  at  a  cost  of  $120,  for  use  in  the  office  of  the 
Grand  Secretary,  and  secured  the  services  of  an  efficient  operator  at 
$4  per  week.  The  work  of  the  office,  by  the  introduction  of  this  labor- 
saving  machine,  has  been  materially  lightened  and  perceptibly  expe- 
dited, and  in  every  respect  the  clerical  portion  of  the  Grand  Secretary's 
work  has  been  promptly  and  efficiently  attended  to.  The  account  for 
the  payment  of  this  machine  is  recommended  for  ratification. 

The  Board  beg  to  recommend  for  payment  the  following  accounts  for 
miscellaneous  printing  and  stationery  : — 

Hunter  Rose  &  Co. ,  proceedings  and  general  printing, 

per  contract $451  25 

"  Times  "  Printing  Co.,  incidental  printing,  circulars, 

forms,  etc 144  75 

Copp,  Clark  &  Co. ,  certificates 497  06 

R.  Duncan  &  Co. ,  stationery 72  25 

$1,165  31 

An  account  from  Hunter,  Rose  &  Co. ,  amounting  to  $870  for  printing, 
as  per  order   of  Special   Committee,    your    Board  cannot    at   present 
K 


162  GRAXD  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

recommend  for  payment,  in  view  of  the  fact  that  the  charge  of  $720 
for  a  certain  portion  of  the  work  is  considered  excessive,  and  alto- 
gether out  of  proportion  to  the  necessity  of  the  case.  No  order,  so  far 
as  can  be  ascertained,  was  given  for  such  an  expensive  "cover,"  the 
general  opinion  being  that  the  cost,  singly,  would  be  from  5c  to  8c, 
instead  of  18c,  as  charged.  The  Board,  therefore,  recommend  that 
the  settlement  of  the  account  be  referred  to  the  Grand  Master  and 
Grand  .Secretary,  to  make  the  best  terms  possible  under  the  circum- 
stances. 

The  Board,  in  view  of  the  fact  that  nothing  has  for  years  been  pre- 
sented to  Grand  Lodge  showing  the  quantity  or  value  of  supplies 
stored  in  the  office  of  the  Grand  Secretary,  beg  to  recommend  that  the 
President  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  appoint  annually,  at  least 
two  weeks  previous  to  the  meeting  of  Grand  Lodge,  a  competent  valu- 
ator to  take  an  inventory  of  the  supplies  on  hand,  and  submit  a  de- 
tailed report  of  the  same,  with  their  value,  to  the  Chairman  of  the 
Committee  on  Printing  and  Supplies,  for  the  information  of  Grand 
Lodge.  The  propriety  of  securing  such  a  statement  as  that  set  forth 
will  not  be  gainsaid,  and  the  cost  of  such  an  undertaking,  in  case  of 
fire  or  from  other  unforeseen  causes,  will  be  amply  repaid  to  Grand 
Lodge  from  a  business  standpoint  alone. 

The  Board,  as  during  the  last  Annual  Communication,  will  endeavor, 
as  far  as  possible,  to  have  the  reports  (such  as  ordered)  printed  and 
ready  for  distribution  among  the  members  of  Grand  Lodge  at  the  earli- 
est convenience. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

J.  S.  Dewar, 
Chairman  Sub- Committee  on  Printing  and  Supplies. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
J.  S.  Dewar,  and 

Resolv«d — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  Printing  and  Supplies  be  received  and 
adopted. 


REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  AUDIT  AND  FINANCE. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  President  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes, 
presented  and  read  the  following 

REPORT. 

The  Board,  through  the  Committee  on  Finance,  have  audited  the 
books  of  the  Grand  Treasurer  and  Grand  Secretary,  and  certify  to  their 
correctness. 

All  moneys  received  by  the  Grand  Secretary  have  been  regularly  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  report  of  the  Grand  Secretary  contains  a  full  and  concise  state- 
ment of  all  the  business  transacted  in  that  office  during  the  year. 

The  report  of  the  Grand  Treasurer  exhibits  the  expenditures  and  in- 
vestments for  the  year. 

The  total  receipts  have  been §20,359  77 

Expenditure 14,345  73 

Balance $  5,994  04 


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The  receipts  last  year  were  818,408.69,  leaving  a  balance  in  favor  of 
this  year  of  81,951.08. 

The  expenditure  last  year  was  818,088.07,  leaving  a  balance  in  favor 
of  this  ye^r  of  83,742.34,  though  it  must  not  be  forgotten  that  the  ex- 
penditure for  benevolent  grants  was  considerably  less  than  in  former 
years. 

The  funds  of  the  Grand  Lodge  on  31st  May,  1.892,  were  as  follows  : 

London  Loan  Co.  of  Canada,  at  5% 810,000 

Huron  &  Erie  Loan  Co.,  at  U  % . . 10,000 

at4£% 5,000 

Western  Canada  Loan  &  Savings  Co.,  at  4£  % . .      10,000 
Canada  Permanent  Loan  Co. ,  at  4h  %  '.      . .    ...      10,000 

Landed  Banking  &  Loan  Co. ,  at  4f  % 10,000 

Ontario  Loan  &  Debenture  Co.,  at  4i  % 5,000 

Landed  Banking  &  Loan  Co.,  at  4£  % 5,000 

Canada  Savings  &  Loan  Co.,  at  4£  % 5,000 

870,000  00 

Balance  in  Canadian  Bank  of  Commerce 7,549  15 


877,549  15 
Which  represent  the  balance  at  the  credit  of  the  following  accounts  : 

General  Fund   864,815  90 

Asylum  Fund 12,733  25 

Total 877,549  15 

The  Board  having  examined  the  following  accounts,  and  finding  them 
correct,  recommend  their  payment : 

Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence 8100  00 

M.  W.  Grand  Master  expense  acct.  rendered 199  10 

Grand  Secretary,  balance  of  Incidentals 123  12 

"  "         Advance  for  Incidentals 400  00 

Insurance  on  Regalia 17  50 

General  Masonic  Relief  Association 110  00 

Total 8   949  72 

Grants  to  Benevolence 7,075  00 

The  Committee  on  printing  and  supplies,  having  reported  the  follow- 
ing accounts,  submitted  to  them  from  the  Committee  on  Finance  as 
being  correct,  the  Board  recommend  their  payment : 

Hunter,  Rose  &  Co.,  Proceedings,  &c $451  25 

Times  Printing  Co 144  75 

Copp,  Clark  &  Co. ,  Certificates   497  06 

R.  Duncan  &  Co. ,  Stationery 72  25 

Total $1,165  31 


The  Grand  Treasurer  in  his  report  above  shows  the  balance  in  the  Can- 
adian Bank  of  Commerce  to  be  87,549.13,  and  suggests  that  a  further 
investment  of  85,000  be  made.  Your  Board  recommend  that  the  De- 
puty Grand  Master,  Grand  Teasurer,  and  Grand  Secretary  be  instruct- 
ed to  invest  the  sum  of  85,000  in  similar  securities  as  our  other  in- 
vestments. 

The  Board  have  duly  considered  the  application  from  the  Masonic 
Board  of   Relief,  of  San  Francisco,  asking  that  the  sum  of  $80,  which 


164  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

they  expended  on  behalf  of  the  widow  and  daughter  of  the  late  Bro. 
James  Scarlett,  of  Both  well  Lodge,  No.  179  (now  defunct),  but  who 
was  in  good  standing  upon  the  books  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  recommend 
that  the  said  amount  be  recouped  to  this  Board  of  relief,  who  will  ex- 
pend it  again  in  relief. 

An  application  having  been  received  from  Royal  Solomon  Mother 
Lodge,  Jerusalem  Palestine,  setting  forth  the  fact  that,  from  various 
reasons  over  M'hich  they  have  no  control,  they  are  unable  to  send  the 
fees  owing  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  requesting  to  be  relieved  from  this 
liability,  the  Board  recommend  that,  as  this  is  a  peculiar  case,  and  not 
deserving  to  have  this  warrant  suspended,  and  as  the  brethren  are 
struggling  to  keep  this  Lodge  in  existence,  that  the  fees  to  30th  May, 
1892,  be  i  emitted. 

From  the  financial  statements  submitted  to  Grand  Lodge,  it  will  be 
observed  that  the  account  for  Printing  appears  large,  which  is  explained 
from  the  fact  that  the  ceremonies,  cost  .$1,500. 

The  Board  are  pleased  to  report  that,  with  a  very  increased  member- 
ship to  the  General  Masonic  Relief  Association,  the  assessment  has  been 
reduced  to  one-half  cent  per  member  on  the  roll  of  this  Grand  Lodge. 
The  Board  are  satisfied  that  this  Association  does  good  and  efficient 
work,  and  that  a  large  amount  of  money  has  been  saved  to  this  juris- 
diction by  their  efforts. 

In  accordance  with  the  suggestion  from  the  Committee  on  Benevo- 
lence, that  a  remuneration  should  be  made  to  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Nixon 
for  services  rendered  in  investigating  the  numerous  applications  for  bene- 
volence, and  from  the  fact  that  a  very  large  sum  of  money  has  been  and 
will  be  saved  to  this  Grand  Lodge  through  his  enquiries,  the  Board 
recommend  that  the  sum  of  $300  be  paid  him  for  said  services,  in  ad- 
dition to  his  actual  travelling  expenses. 

The  Board  recommend  that  the  salary  of  the  Stenographer  in  the 
Grand  Secretary's  office  be  8300,  according  to  the  vote  of  Grand  Lodge 
last  year. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

Thos.  Sargavt, 
Chairman  Sub-Committee,  on  Audit  and  Finance. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
Thomas  Sargant,  and 

Resolved,—  That  the  Eeport  of  the  Board  on  Audit  a<;d  Finance  be  received  and 
(subsequently)  adopted. 

REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  BENEVOLENCE. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

report : 

The  Board  have  approached  the  performance  of  their  duties,  fully 
realizing  the  great  loss  they  have  sustained  in  the  death  of  their  chair- 
man, M.W.  Bro.  Klotz,  upon  whose  ripe  judgment  and  experience  they 
were  wont  to  rely  in  the  past — M.  W.  Bro.  Klotz  having  been  the 
Chairman  of  this  Committee  from  the  time  of  its  formation  until  his 
death — and  only  those  members  of  the  Committee,  whose  privilege  it 
has  been  to  assist  him  in  the  performance  of  the  work  of  this  Committee, 
can  properly  estimate  the  time  and  labor  ungrudgingly  bestowed  by 
our  late  M.W.  Bro.  in  the  business  entrusted  to  them  ;  and  the  Com- 
mittee desire  to  place  upon  record  their  high  appreciation  of  the  value 


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of  the  work  performed  by  their  late  distinguished  brother,  and  their 
great  sorrow  at  his  death  ;  also  to  convey  their  sympathy  to  the  family 
of  the  late  M.W.  Brother. 

The  total  number  of  applications  presented  to  the  Board  number  330, 
as  against  392  last  year. 

Relief  has  been  recommended  to  249  applicants,  amounting  to  $7,075  ; 
81  applications  have  been  rejected. 

The  rule  requiring  applications  for  relief  to  be  sent  to  the  Grand  Sec- 
retary by  the  first  day  of  June  in  each  year,  has  not  been  complied  with 
as  fully  as  it  should  have  been,  and  the  Board  respectfully  submit  that 
all  future  applications  should  be  sent  in  before  that  day,  in  order  to 
receive  full  consideration.  The  only  exception  to  this  rule  should  be  in 
cases  where  the  death  of  the  party  causing  the  necessity  for  the  applica- 
tion occurs  after  the  first  day  of  June. 

The  Board  also  recommend  that  the  Sub-Committee  on  Benevolence 
meet  annually,  two  weeks  previous  to  the  Regular  Communication  of 
Grand  Lodge,  in  order  that  all  applications  may  be  fully  and  carefully 
considered  and  dealt  with  by  the  Committee. 

The  Board  are  pleased  to  be  able  to  report  a  very  great  improvement 
in  the  amount  of  aid  granted  by  the  lodges  throughout  the  jurisdiction, 
but  would  again  direct  the  attention  of  the  lodges  to  the  necessity  for  a 
grant  of  aid  being  made,  in  all  cases,  by  lodges  making  application  for 
supplementary  aid  by  Grand  Lodge. 

The  Board  would  again  earnestly  recommend  the  officers  of  all  lodges 
to  read  over  and  carefully  consider  the  rules  laid  down  by  Grand  Lodge 
for  the  guidance  of  all  applications  for  relief,  in  order  that  deserving 
applications  be  not  deprived  of  aid  through  the  negligence  of  officers 
of  lodges. 

The  Board  recommend  the  approval  of  the  By-Laws  of  the  Windsor 
Board  of  Relief.  . 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

Wm  Gibson, 
Chairman  Sub-Committee  on  Benevolence. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
Wm.  Gibson,  and 

Resolved, — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  Benevolence  bs  received  and  (subse- 
quently) adopted. 


APPENDIX. 

REPORT   OF   R.W.  BRO.   NIXON    ON^   APPLICATIONS  FOR    BENEVOLENCE. 

To  the  M.W.   the  Grand  Master  and  Grand  Lodge  A.F.   <£•  A.M.  of 

Canada  : 
M.W.  Sir  and  Brethren  : 

I  herewith  present  my  report  on  the  applications  made  to 
Grand  Lodge  for  benevolence  at  the  session  of  1891.  There  were  397 
applications  sent  in  from  the  various  lodges  ;  two  of  these  were  dupli- 
cates, leaving  the  net  number  395.  A  special  report  is  presented  on 
each  case. 

I  have  endeavored,  as  far  as  possible,  to  see  each  individual  for  whom 
an  application  was  made,  and  have  succeeded  to  a  very  great  extent. 
The  result  of  my  investigation  shows  that  of  the  395  applicants  204  are 
worthy  of  relief,  and  are  in  such  circumstances  as  to  require  it ;  91  do 
not  require  relief  ;  23  are  doubtful ;  25  are  living  out  of  the  jurisdic- 


166  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

tion  of  this  Grand  Lodge  ;  37  I  was  unable  to  see  or  get  any  definite 
information  regarding  them  ;  13  are  dead  ;  and  2,  who  were  widows 
when  the  applications  were  made,  are  now  married. 

There  were  341  applications  made  for  widows  of  deceased  brethren, 
20  for  orphans,  2  for  mothers  of  Masons,  and  32  for  brethren. 

I  have  visited  about  180  places  in  the  province,  including  nearly  every 
city  and  town,  and  also  a  large  number  of  small  places  in  many  cases 
off  the  line  of  the  railway,  which  necessitated  a  considerable  amount  of 
driving. 

The  result  amply  demonstrates  the  wisdom  of  making  the  investiga- 
tion. Of  the  204  said  to  be  worthy  of  relief,  several  are  in  very  desti- 
tute circumstances,  some  being  blind,  others  deformed,  or  afflicted  with 
some  incurable  disease.  These  should  receive  a  liberal  grant,  as,  in  many 
cases,  Masonic  charity  is  nearly  all  they  have  to  depend  upon.  Others 
are  likely  in  a  year  or  two  to  be  in  such  circumstances  as  not  to  require 
any  further  aid.  The  brethren  for  whom  application  was  made  are,  as 
far  as  seen,  all  worthy  of  relief,  most  of  them  being  totally  disabled 
by  some  bodily  infirmity,  or  so  old  as  to  be  unable  to  do  anything  to 
make  a  living. 

Referring  to  the  91  said  not  to  require  relief,  in  most  cases  the  parties 
themselves  admitted  quite  freely  that  such  was  the  case ;  in  some  in- 
stances I  was  told  they  had  informed  the  brethren  that  no  further  relief 
was  required,  but  they  were  pressed  to  send  in  the  applications  ;  many 
others  admitted  that  their  circumstances  were  good,  but  were  under 
the  impression  that  the  grant  from  Grand  Lodge  was  something  they 
were  entitled  to  as  a  right.  In  some  few  cases  your  representative  had 
to  listen  to  some  sharp  criticisms  on  Grand  Lodge  and  the  Craft  in  gen- 
eral, because  giants  were  ref\ised,  and  they  were,  as  they  professed 
to  believe,  defrauded  out  of  their  rights  ;  two  or  three  were  found  to 
be  utterly  unworthy.  It  is  difficult  to  comprehend  how  it  is  possible 
that  many  of  these  applications  could  be  sent  in  if  the  brethren  really 
understood  that  our  benevolence  is  only  supposed  to  be  dispensed  where 
it  is  actually  required.  Your  representative  was  told  more  than  once 
that,  as  Grand  Lodge  had  plenty  of  money,  and  as  they  (the  brethren) 
helped  to  put  it  there,  it  was  only  right  that  they  should  get  some  of  it 
back,  and  it  would  appear  as  if  many  of  these  applications  were  made 
from  some  such  idea,  rather  than  from  the  need  of  the  party  for  whom 
application  was  made. 

Referring  to  the  23  cases  classed  doubtful  ;  it  is  the  opinion  of  your 
representative  that,  in  almost  every  case,  they  are  in  such  circumstances 
as  not  to  require  relief,  but  as  the  only  information  that  could  be  ob- 
tained came  from  the  parties  for  whom  the  applications  were  made,  and 
as  they  said  their  circumstances  were  such  as  to  require  aid,  I  was  not 
willing  to  class  them  with  those  whose  applications  should  be  rejected. 
I"  will  say,  however,  that  in  every  case  all  the  appearances  indicated 
comfortable  circumstances.  It  is  possible  appearances  may  be  decep- 
tive, but  it  is  not  easy  to  understand  how  parties  can  be  in  need  who 
live  in  fine,  well  furnished  houses,  apparently  surrounded  with  every 
comfort,  or  have  several  adult  children  living  with  them,  and  earning 
fairly  good  remuneration. 

Of  the  25  "out  of  the  jurisdiction,"  17  live  in  the  United  States  ;  4 
in  the  Province  of  Quebec  ;  2  in  Manitoba  ;  1  in  British  Columbia  ;  and 
1  in  England.  It  was  impossible  to  get  any  reliable  information  regard- 
ing the  circumstances  of  these,  other  than  that  contained  in  the  appli- 
cation. In  most  cases  they  moved  to  these  nlaces  in  order  to  live  with 
friends,  or  for  the  purpose  of  bettering  their  circumstances  as  far  as 
they  possibly  could. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  167 

Referring  to  those  marked  "  not  seen  "  or  "  could  not  find,"  in  some 
cases  the  right  address  evidently  was  not  given,  as  they  could  not 
be  found  at  the  address  set  down,  nor  could  any  definite  information 
be  obtained  as  to  their  whereabouts.  In  others,  the  parties  had  moved 
to  other  places,  and  had  not  left  their  address.  In  some  few  cases 
they  lived  in  places  so  far  distant  that  it  was  not  deemed  advisable  to 
incur  the  expense  that  it  would  necessarily  cost  to  call  upon  them. 

It  is  quite  unnecessary  to  make  any  comment  on  the  13  who  are  dead, 
or  the  two  who  are  married. 

It  is  very  much  to  be  regretted  that  brethren  will  insist  in  sending 
in  applications  for  relief  on  behalf  of  widows  who  are  in  good  circum- 
stances, and  who  are  very  well  able  not  only  to  live  comfortably,  but,  in 
some  cases,  are  in  comparative  affluence.  It  might  not  be  out  of  place 
in  this  connection  to  give  two  examples  of  applications  sent  in  by  lodges. 
In  one  instance  five  applications  were  sent  in.  Your  representative 
called  on  two  of  the  applicants  and  found  they  were  in  good  circum- 
stances. The  first  one  called  upon  said  she  had  told  the  party  who 
brought  the  application  that  she  did  not  require  relief,  but  was  told  in 
reply  that  others  no  worse  off  were  getting  it,  and  she  might  as  well 
take  it.  One  of  the  prominent  brethren  was  then  called  upon,  who 
gravely  informed  your  representative  that  all  the  cases  sent  in  were 
genuine  cases,  where  relief  was  very  much  required,  and  expressed  sur- 
prise that  Grand  Lodge  should  consider  it  necessary  to  send  any  one  to 
make  an  investigation.  When  confronted  with  the  facts  regarding  the 
two  already  seen,  he  admitted  that  he  did  not  know  for  certain,  but  he 
thought  relief  was  required.  Two  other  applicants  were  afterwards 
called  upon,  and  were  found  to  be  in  good  circumstances.  The  fifth  was 
said  to  live  in  a  neighboring  town,  but  could  not  be  found  there,  hav- 
ing moved  to  another  place  some  hundred  miles  distant;  enquiries  being 
made  there,  it  was  found  that  she  had  again  moved  and  was  not  to  be 
found. 

In  the  other  case  referred  to,  the  lodge  sent  in  seven  applications  ; 
two  out  of  the  seven  are  imported  as  requiring  relief.  Of  the  other 
five,  one  conducts  a  first-class  boarding-house,  and  is  reported  to  be 
making  money  ;  two  received  62,000  or  upwards  of  life  insurance,  and 
also  own  property  ;  one  is  living  with  a  son  who  is  in  very  good  circum- 
stances, and  who  ridiculed  the  idea  of  being  in  need,  and  who  said  that 
she  supposed  the  grant  was  an  absolute  right,  or  she  would  never  have 
consented  to  receive  it  ;  the  other  one  was  found  to  be  utterly  unworthy. 
These  are  probably  two  of  the  most  flagrant  instances,  but  there  are 
many  others  where  applications  were  sent  in  for  one  or  two  parties,  and 
there  can  be  no  possible  doubt  but  at  least  some  of  the  brethren  who 
passed  upon  the  applications  knew  perfectly  well  that  they  were  not 
such  as  should  have  been  forwarded  for  consideration. 

In  conclusion,  I  desire  to  express  my  sincere  thanks  for  the  uniform 
kindness  and  courtesy  which  has  been  extended  to  me  by  the  brethren 
whom  I  found  it  necessary  to  call  upon,  and  who  did  all  in  their  power 
to  render  assistance  in  enabling  me  to  present  to  you  as  accurate  a  re- 
port as  possible. 

Yours  fraternally, 

J.  B.    Nixon. 


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REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  THE  CONDITION  OF  MASONRY. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

REPORT. 

The  task  of  reviewing  the  reports  of  seventeen  District  Masters,  and 
presenting,  in  a  condensed  form,  an  account  of  all  matters  pertaining  to 
the  Craft  matters,  has  been  assigned  to  us  ;  a  stupendous  task  indeed, 
when  you  consider  that  the  year's  work  of  seventeen  conscientious, 
painstaking  and  enthusiastic  brethren  has  to  be  carefully  scrutinized  in 
order  to  gather  facts  and  figures  to  be  submitted  for  your  judgment, 
and  to  have  proper  effect  given  to  all  suggestions  and  recommendations 
therein  contained. 

If,  therefore,  any  injustice  is  done  by  omitting  or  overlooking  some 
important  facts,  we  desire  to  repudiate  any  charge  of  carelessness,  but 
intend  to  place  the  blame  on  the  proper  shoulders  and  point  out  that 
justice  cannot  be  done  to  the  work  of  352  Lodges  and  over  21,000 
Craftsmen  in  the  short  space  of  three  days.  Instead  of  receiving  the 
reports  fourteen  days  before  the  meeting  of  Grand  Lodge,  as  required 
by  Constitution,  we  were  not  in  possession  of  all  such  until  Friday 
evening  last. 

The  review  of  these  reports  is  to  us  a  labor  of  love,  and  our  ambition 
is  to  present  a  carefully  prepared  record  to  Grand  Lodge,  so  that  the 
members  may  have  an  idea  of  the  strides  that  Masoniy  is  making 
within  our  borders,  and  praise  be  given  to  those  who  have  faithfully 
performed  their  task. 

We  therefore  impress  on  the  District  Masters  that  proper  attention 
to  the  requirements  of  the  Constitution  on  this  point  will  materially 
assist  us  in  our  labors. 

DISTRICT    DEPUTY   GRANS    MASTERS. 

A  perusal  of  the  reports  will  amply  repay  not  only  the  Masonic 
student  but  those  who  take  an  interest  in  our  welfare.  A  reader  of 
same  must  be  struck  with  the  sacrifices  which  these  brethren  make  for 
the  cause  of  Freemasonry.  The  necessary  absence  from  the  home  and 
business  circles,  the  sufferings  and  privations  endured  in  travelling 
from  one  end  of  a  district  to  the  other,  over  bad  roads  and  in  inclement 
weather,  while  engaged  in  the  labor  of  love,  mark  them  as  brethren  of 
which  Grand  Lodge  should  be  proud,  whom  all  should  love  and  respect, 
and  who  are  entitled  to  greater  praise  than  can  be  expressed  by  our 
feeble  efforts. 

Each  District  Master  appears  to  have  had  a  keen  sense  of  his  duty. 
His  efforts  to  encourage  and  assist  the  weak,  to  advise  and  reason  with 
the  troublesome,  to  bring  together  contending  brethren,  and  to  impress 
on  them  the  lessons  of  brotherly  love,  cannot  be  too  strongly  commended. 

It  appears  to  have  been  the  aim  of  all  to  present  a  truthful  picture, 
pointing  out  weakness  where  it  exists  and  endeavoring  to  strengthen 
by  amalgamation  rather  than  surrender  of  warrant,  where  it  appeared 
desirable. 

Manly  and  independent  accounts  are  given  of  the  standing  and  the 
character  of  lodges  which,  when  acted  on  by  Grand  Lodge,  will  prove 
of  great  benefit  to  all  concerned. 

We  find  that  every  lodge  in  the  j  urisdiction,  with  the  exception  of 
two,  has  been  visited  once  by  the  District  Master,  while  the  majority 
of  lodges  have  been  visited  two  or  three  times,  a  record  to  be  proud  of, 
and  very  difficult  to  improve  on.     The  two  exceptions  mentioned  should 


170  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

not  be  referred  to,  as  in  each  case  the  District  Master  endeavored  to 
have  a  meeting  called,  but  without  success.  The  Grand  Lodge  can  be 
complimented  in  possessing  such  faithful  and  painstaking  representa- 
tives who  have  earned  the  esteem  and  love  of  all  interested  in  the  good 
work.     May  their  efforts  be  an  example  for  all  future  District  Masters. 

It  is  not  surprising  to  find  such  zeal  and  activity  displayed  by  the 
District  Masters  when  you  take  into  consideration  the  untiring  efforts 
put  forth  by  the  Mo3t  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master  during  the  past 
two  j-ears.  During  last  year  he  made  232  visits,  while  in  the  preceding 
year  131  visits  were  made.  The  rank  and  file  of  the  brethren  were  met 
and  instructed,  good  advice  and  encouragement  were  given,  and  by  the 
delivery  of  lectures  the  brethren  have  now  an  intelligent  idea  of  the 
history  of  our  Order,  its  aims  and  objects,  and  the  consequent  duties 
imposed  on  all.  These  visits  have  been  productive  of  much  good.  The 
various  reports  teem  with  instances  of  new  life  having  been  infused  into 
lodges  apparently  dormant  and  reported  against  year  after  year,  and 
of  a  general  awakening  among  the  sluggish  and  careless.  The  Grand 
Master's  work  will  live  after  him  and  is  now  observable  in  the  increased 
attendance  at  lodge  meetings,  and  in  the  fact  that  competent  and 
efficient  Masters  and  Officers  preside  over  the  various  lodges. 

A  perusal  of  the  reports  will  sufficiently  demonstrate  the  esteem  in 
which  The,  Most  Worshipful  Brother  is  held  and  the  good  work  which 
has  been  accomplished  by  his  visits  and  lectures. 

In  South  Huron  the  District  Master  reports  : — "  The  general  condi- 
tion of  Masonry  in  the  district  is  most  satisfactory,  and  I  think  a  great 
deal  of  interest  has  been  taken  in  some  of  the  weaker  lodges  since  the 
visits  of  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master.  Brethren  who  were 
in  the  habit  of  only  attending  lodge  on  special  occasions  have  deter- 
mined to  take  more  interest  in  future.'' 

The  District  Master  of  the  Ottawa  District  says  : — "  That  Madawaska 
Lodge,  which  was  dormant  for  some  time,  has  again  awakened  and  is 
now  on  the  road  to  prosperity,  and  attributes  the  welcome  change  to 
the  visit  of  the  Grand  Master." 

The  District  Master  of  Erie  reports  that  the  visits  of  the  Grand 
Master  have  done  a  great  amount  of  good  and  will  be  remembered  with 
pleasure  by  the  brethren  of  the  district. 

In  North  Huron  the  District  Master  reports  that  the  visits  of  the 
Grand  Master  have  done  much  to  encourage  the  brethren,  who  are  not 
slow  to  appreciate  the  enormous  labor  undertaken  and  accomplished  by 
the  occupant  of  the  Grand  East. 

The  District  Master  of  Wilson  says  : — "  That  the  work  done  during 
the  last  two  years  by  the  most  distinguished  brother  will  long  be  felt 
by  the  Craft  throughout  the  jurisdiction  over  which  he  has  had  the 
pleasure  to  preside,  and  when  years  have  rolled  by  the  good  that  has 
been  done  by  his  visits  will  still  remain." 

It  is  to  be  regretted  that  the  majority  of  the  District  Masters  have 
not  furnished  us  with  tabulated  statements,  as  requested  in  previous 
reports.  These  statements  would  be  of  great  assistance  in  gathering  in- 
formation for  our  report.  An  effort  should  be  made  by  future  District 
Masters  to  comply  with  the  request.  It  can  readily  be  seen  that  the 
District  Masters  are  not  altogether  to  blame  for  this  apparent  neglect, 
as  great  difficulty  is  experienced  in  getting  the  returns  properly  filled  in 
and  forwarded  by  the  Subordinate  Lodges.  In  fact  some  of  the  lodges 
appear  to  ignore  all  communications  and  do  not  even  provide  the  Dis- 
trict Masters  with  either  circulars  or  the  report  of  the  Installation  of 
Officers.     It    is   here   suggested   that  the  District  Master  notify  each 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  171 

lodge  of  the  requirements,  and  that  any  neglect  will  be  met  with  imme- 
diate discipline.  The  adoption  of  this  course  of  action  may  materially 
assist  in  opening  the  eyes  of  some  worshipful  Masters  to  a  proper  sense 
of  their  duty.  The  following  District  Masters  are  entitled  to  our 
thanks  for  the  assistance  their  tabulated  statements  gave  us  :  Welling- 
ton, Niagara,  Frontenac,  Prince  Edward,  St.  Lawrence  and  Ottawa. 
The  business-like  circular  copied  in  the  report  of  the  St.  Lawrence 
District  should  be  studied  by  all  and  acted  on  by  the  District  Masters 
who  desire  to  make  a  success  of  their  mission.  The  suggestion  offered 
by  the  St.  Lawrence  District  Master  respecting  the  forms  provided  by 
Grand  Lodge  to  the  sixbordinate  lodges  will  also  receive  the  attention 
of  the  Grand  Secretary. 

LODGES    OF   INSTRUCTION. 

It  is  to  be  regretted  that  lodges  of  instruction  were  held  in  only  the 
following  districts,  viz. :  Erie,  London,  North  Huron,  South  Huron, 
Hamilton,  Toronto  and  Prince  Edward.  These  districts  deserve  praise 
for  the  great  efforts  put  forth  in  carrying  out  the  Grand  Master's  instruc- 
tions. Through  the  exertions  of  the  District  Master,  Toronto  was  enabled 
to  have  two  very  successful  and  well  attended  meetings.  Meetings  would 
no  doubt  have  been  held  in  the  other  districts  if  the  work  could  have 
been  furnished  the  Masters  at  an  earlier  date.  General  improvement  in 
this  respect  will  be  looked  for  next  year. 

ATTENDANCE. 

It  is  gratifying  to  note  the  increase  in  attendance  during  the  last 
year.  This  is  particularly  noticeable  in  the  following  districts  :  Erie, 
St.  Clair,  London,  North  Huron,  South  Huron,  Wilson,  Wellington, 
Hamilton,  Toronto,  Prince  Edward  and  St.  Lawrence.  In  Wellington 
District  the  attendance  is  thirty  per  cent,  of  the  membership,  while  in 
St.  Lawrence  and  Hamilton  Districts  every  effort  was  put  forth  to  make 
the  meetings  attractive  and  interesting.  In  St.  Lawrence  the  District 
Master  during  his  visit  delivered  a  lecture  on  Masonic  topics  when 
time  would  permit,  while  the  Master  of  the  Hamilton  District  was  ac- 
companied in  his  visits  by  able  and  learned  brethren  who  enlightened 
the  members  with  papers  and  discussions  on  Masonic  subjects.  Their 
conduct  is  worthy  of  emulation.  Increased  attendance  and  greater  in- 
terest in  lodge  affairs  will  immediately  follow  if  the  District  Master  will 
cater  to  the  intellectual  wants  of  the  brethren. 

Hamilton  District  can  now  boast  of  a  Past  Master's  Association  which 
embraces  in  its  membership  Worshipful  Masters  and  Past  Masters  of 
the  district.  It  is  in  a  flourishing  condition,  and  will,  like  the  pioneer 
body  in  Toronto,  be  successful  in  increasing  an  interest  in  the  study  of 
Masonry  and  all  matters  pertaining  thereto. 

Another  cause  which  may  be  assigned  for  the  general  increase  in 
attendance  is  the  fraternal  feeling  that  exists  between  lodges,  the  inter- 
change of  visits  not  only  between  the  lodges  in  the  district,  but  be- 
tween lodges  in  different  districts.  These  visits  create  a  healthy  and 
friendly  rivalry  not  only  in  work,  but  in  attendance  and  equipment  of 
lodge  rooms.  We  trust  that  the  practice  may  become  more  general,  so 
that  brotherly  love  and  good  fellowship  may  increase. 

It  is  also  noticeable  that  the  Past  Masters  are  taking  a  greater  inter- 
est in  lodge  affairs  ;  a  larger  attendance  of  Past  Masters  is  now  re- 
ported ;  they  are  to  be  found  advising  and  encouraging  the  officers, 
occupying  the  chairs  and  working  the  degrees,  and  the  prosperity  of 
several  lodges  has  been  credited  to  them,  and,  to  quote  the  language  of 
the  Toronto  District  Master,   "They  (the  Past  Masters)  are  a  strong 


172  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

element  of  usefulness  and  strength  to  the  Craft,  not  only  in  the  city 
but  in  the  country."  This  is  extremely  gratifying,  and  proves  that  the 
suggestions  and  advice  given  by  this  Board  in  former  reports  have 
been  followed,  and  meetings  have  been  made  instructive  and  entertain- 
ing ;  the  work  has  been  rendered  in  a  perfect  manner,  and,  above  all, 
the  constant  and  untiring  zeal  and  activity  displayed  by  the  Grand 
Master  and  the  District  Masters  has  borne  good  fruit. 

RETROGRADING. 

Unusual  activity  has  been  displayed  by  the  District  Masters,  not 
only  in  encouraging  and  assisting  lodges  reported  in  former  years  as 
weak  and  retrograding,  but  in  strengthening  various  lodges  by  amalga- 
mation. This  matter  was  thoroughly  discussed  last  year,  as  will  be 
seen  by  reference  to  our  Report  in  the  printed  proceedings.  The  causes 
for  weakness  were  given  and  the  remedies  suggested. 

It  is  a  source  of  gratification  to  learn  that  our  former  reports  have 
been  carefully  read  and  acted  upon  by  the  District  Masters,  so  that 
they  were  enabled  to  commence  their  duties  with  a  full  knowledge  of 
the  matters  which  required  prompt  attention.  The  District  Master  in 
Frontenac  has  been  singularly  successful  in  his  efforts  to  strengthen  his 
district.  He  has  succeeded  in  amalgamating  some  weak  lodges  and  by 
constant  attention  has  been  successful  in  placing  others  in  the  path  of 
prosperity.  He  reports  that  there  are  still  a  few  lodges  located  too 
near  each  other  for  successful  work,  but  they  have  been  so  long  estab- 
lished, and  the  brethren  have  become  so  attached  to  them,  that  further 
change  in  this  respect  in  his  district  is  not  desirable.  Experience,  he 
says,  has  taught  him  that  the  best  modes  of  disposing  of  weak  lodges  is 
by  amalgamation  with  the  nearest  lodge  rather  than  cancelling  the 
warrant,  as  in  the  latter  case  the  brethren  are  deprived  of  a  Masonic 
Home  and  do  not  readily  find  their  way  into  another,  and  in  this  re- 
spect he  instances  the  cases  of  Filius  Viduae,  of  Adolphustown,  and 
Hiram,  of  Wolfe  Island,  and  claims  that  although  the  brethren  of 
Hiram  were  promised  certificates  of  standing  by  Grand  Lodge,  they 
have  not  yet  received  same,  and  they  are  thereby  deprived  of  joining 
Elysian  Lodge,  to  the  benefit  of  all  concerned.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that 
Grand  Lodge  will  give  this  matter  its  immediate  attention. 

The  District  Masters  of  Niagara  and  Ottawa  give  valuable  advice  to 
small  lodges  on  the  subject  of  amalgamation  and  overcrowding. 

The  fact  that  a  few  of  o  r  lodges  are  retrograding  and  that  some  will 
come  under  the  term  "  weak  lodges"  is  not  a  matter  of  surprise  The 
weak  will  have  to  go  to  the  wall  or  keep  up  with  the  march  of  progress. 

The  proportion  of  weak  lodges,  however,  is  so  small  that  it  casts  no 
reflection  on  the  general  prosperity  and  growth  of  the  Order. 

The  weak  lodges  will  first  be  enumerated  with  some  of  the  causes  as- 
signed for  such  weakness  Some  are  intrusted  to  the  District  Masters 
with  instructions  to  give  them  their  best  care  and  attention  and  where 
difficulties  exist,  assist  the  opposing  parties  in  coming  to  an  amicable 
arrangement,  so  that  the  year  1893  may  find  the  majority,  if  not  all  of 
such  lodges,  placed  among  the  happy  and  prosperous  ones. 

In  St.  Clair  District  it  will  be  observed  that  in  Moore,  294,  differences 
have  arisen  on  a  question  of  removal  of  lodge  to  Courtwright,  and  in 
consequence  no  quorum  can  be  obtained  at  times  The  D.D.G.M.  will 
endeavor  to  bring  about  a  proper  understanding. 

In  London  District  no  improvement  is  noticeable  in  Cameron,  232, 
while  Moffat,  399,  proves  to  be  the  weakest  lodge  in  the  district. 

In  South  Huron  no  improvement  is  discernible  in  Tudor,  151,  reported 
against  last  year. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  173 

Georgian  District  leads  the  van  in  weak  lodges,  which  is  to  be  regret- 
ted, although  the  District  Master  is  entitled  to  credit  for  faithful 
report. 

Strong,  423,  is  kept  alive  by  the  Past  Master.  The  Master,  Senior 
Warden  and  Secretary  were  absent  on  date  of  visit.  Questionable 
material  appears  to  have  been  introduced,  while  the  District  Master 
considers  that  it  is  not  in  the  interests  of  Masonry  to  continue  it  in  ex- 
istence. The  D.D.G.M.  will  endeavor  to  bring  about  a  better  state  of 
things  and  report  next  year.  Georgian,  348,  is  not  progressive,  and  can- 
not become  so  unless  the  officers  get  up  the  work.  The  Grand  Lodge 
dues  are  in  arrears. 

Seven  Star,  285,  is  suffering  from  financial  difficulties  occasioned  by 
the  fire  whicli  swept  the  town  last  year. 

Pythagoras,  137,  indifference  of  members  causes  want  of  prosperity. 

Prince  Arthur,  333,  the  officers  take  no  interest  in  work,  the  Past 
Masters  are  trying  to  hold  it  together. 

Manitoba,  236,  appears  to  have  outlived  its  usefulness,  the  Worshipful 
Master  is  the  only  officer  who  takes  any  interest  in  same. 
•    In  Niagara  District,  Myrtle  at  Port  Robinson  should  unite  with  Wel- 
land  or  Thorold,  it  is  the  only  lodge  in  the  district  whose  prospects  are 
not  good. 

Dufferin,  338,  and  Macnab,  169,  will  be  reported  on  next  year  by 
the  D.D.G.M. 

In  Toronto  District,  River  Park,  356,  requires  attention  and  encour- 
agement. 

In  Ottawa  District  no  improvement  has  been  made  in  Norwood,  223. 

In  St.  Lawrence,  Henderson,  383,  is  the  only  weak  lodge  in  the  dis- 
trict. 

In  Ottawa  District,  Plantaganet,  186,  and  Evergreen,  209,  are  the 
only  two  weak  lodges.  A  decided  improvement  would  no  doubt  take 
place  if  Plantaganet  would  move  into  new  quarters.  While  in  Erie, 
North  Huron,  Wilson,  Hamilton  and  Algoma  Districts  no  weak  lodges 
can  be  found. 

The  lodges  which  appear  to  be  retrograding  are  : — Victoria,  398,  in 
Ontario  District,  is  practically  dead,  no  meeting  has  been  held  for 
months  ;  14  members  out  of  31  are  in  arrears  for  dues  ;  attendance  only 
eight.  D.D.G.M.  advises  withdrawal  of  warrant.  The  D.D.G.M.  will 
submit  a  special  report  next  year. 

Robertson,  292,  whose  existence  is  reported  as  detrimental  to  the  Craft. 

Union,  118,  appears  to  have  outlived  its  usefulness,  no  meetings  were 
held  from  July  till  November,  and  from  November  until  March. 

Georgina,  343,  is  suffering  from  what  the  District  Master  styles  ' '  dry 
rot."  Officers  are  ignorant  of  the  work.  Election  of  officers  had  to  be 
postponed  on  account  of  slim  attendance  of  members  and  disinclination 
to  accept  office. 

The  Toronto  District  Master  will  make  a  special  report  on  above  next 
year. 

In  Prince  Edward,  Quinte,  241,  has  decided  to  surrender  its  warrant. 
It  is  deplorable  that  the  members  arrived  at  this  conclusion  when  the 
circumstances  are  taken  into  consideration.  The  District  Master  thinks 
that  it  is  in  the  interest  of  Masonry  to  call  in  warrant. 

In  Frontenac  District,  Albion,  104,  is  perfectly  inactive,  only  five 
meetings  were  held  during  the  year.  A  special  report  will  be  looked 
for  next  year. 

Grand  Lodge  will  readily  see  that  out  of  352  lodges,  only  five  are  re- 
trograding, and  19  may  be  termed  weak,  but  which  can  be  nursed  into 


174  GRAND    LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

strength  and  prosperity  by  proper  attention.  Many  causes  of  weakness 
have  been  given  in  previous  reports,  but  the  Hamilton  District  Master 
calls  our  attention  to  the  fact  that  lodges  have  their  dull  and  good  times 
like  other  institutions,  and  that  the  Master  holds  in  his  hands  the 
power  to  make  or  unmake  the  lodge. 

Attention  is  also  drawn  to  the  fact  that  lack  of  interest  in  some  of  the 
lodges  can  be  attributed  to  the  presence  of  benefit  organizations,  which 
are  exercising  a  temporary  influence  on  the  Craft  in  Frontenac  District. 

IMPROVEMENTS. 

It  is  gratifying  to  note  the  very  marked  improvement  in  lodges  re- 
ported against  in  former  years.  A  proper  understanding  of  the  objects 
of  the  Order,  an  earnest  desire  to  succeed  in  lodge  work,  and  careful 
selection  of  presiding  officers,  have  produced  wonderful  results.  Ihe 
various  D.  D.  G.  M.'s  have  reason  to  be  proud  of  the  result  of  their 
labors. 

The  lodges  according  to  districts  are  herein  set  out : 

Alexandra,  158 St.  Clair. 

Dufferin,  364 " 

Victoria,  56 " 

Huron,  392 

Belmont,  190 London. 

Durham,  306 Wellington. 

St.  Albans,  200 " 

Prince  Arthur,  334 

Conestogo,  295    ' " 

Minerva,  304  ; Georgian. 

St.  George,  15 Niagara. 

King  Solomon's,  22 Toronto. 

Markham  Union,  87 " 

Rising  Sun,  129 " 

Richmond,  23    " 

St.  John's,  340  (now  amalgamated  with  Leeds,  201).  .Frontenac. 

Tamworth,  404 " 

Victoria,  299 " 

This  lodge  was  i*eported  against  for  years.  It  has  erected  a  new  hall 
and  is  almost  free  from  debt,  clearly  demonstrating  what  can  be  ac- 
complished where  enthusiasm  prevails. 

Prince  Arthur,  228.  In  connection  with  this  lodge  the  District  Master 
has  been  requested  to  report  that  the  charges  made  last  year  to  the  effect 
that  political  quarrels  introduced  into  the  lodge  are  not  correct,  and  in 
consequence  thereof  a  feeling  of  unrest  exists,  which  prevents  the  lodge 
making  more  marked  improvement.  Grand  Lodge  is  asked  to  state  its 
intention  with  regard  to  the  Charter. 

Grand  Lodge  is  pleased  with  the  efforts  put  forth  by  the  brethren  and 
trusts  that  their  past  experience  may  prove  beneficial.  It  is  the  earnest 
desire  of  all  that  this  lodge  should  take  a  high  position  in  the  district, 
and  will  instruct  the  D.D.G.M.  to  assure  them  that  their  prosperity  is 
desired.  We  would,  however,  suggest  that  the  D  D.G  M.  remind  the 
brethren  that  proficiency  in  the  officers  is  requisite  and  that  the  dues  to 
Grand  Lodge  are  still  in  arrears. 

Rising  Sun,  85 St.  Lawrence. 

Lancaster,  207 " 

Maxwell,  418 

Lansdowne,  387 " 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  175 

In  fact  a  general  improvement  is  noticeable  throughout  the  whole  dis- 
trict, due  no  doubt  to  the  efforts  of  the  D.D.G.M. 

The  success  of  Lansdowne  would  be  assured  by  moving  into  a  new 
meeting  place. 

Madawaska,  196 Ottawa. 

Owes  its  remarkable  improvement  to  the  care  and  attention  bestowed 
on  it  by  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master,  and  the  W.M.  of  the 
lodge. 

Grand  Lodge  is  therefore  to  be  congratulated  on  the  return  to  health 
and  strength  of  24  lodges,  a  monument  to  zeal,  activity,  enthusiasm  and 
untiring  efforts. 

NEW   LODGES. 

It  is  gratifying  to  note  that  the  Grand  Master  studies  the  wants  and 
requirements  of  a  community,  and  the  chances  and  successes  of  new 
lodges  before  granting  dispensations. 

During  the  year,  dispensations  have  been  granted  to  Nickel  Lodge  at 
Sudbury,  Fidelity  Lodge  at  Port  Perry,  Acacia  at  East  Toronto,  and 
Port  Elgin  at  Port  Elgin. 

These  lodges  will  be  reported  on  by  the  Committee  on  Warrants. 

COLLECTION   OF   DUES. 

The  advice  given  by  the  Board  on  former  occasions  appears  to  have 
been  carried  oxit,  and  in  consequence  a  very  great  improvement  in  the 
collection  of  dues  is  noticed.  The  Masters  and  Secretaries,  particular- 
ly the  latter  officers,  have  been  diligent  and  attentive  to  their  duties  in 
this  respect.     A  few  districts  are  still  groaning  under  the  crying  evil. 

Algoma  calls  on  Grand  Lodge  to  devise  some  scheme  to  aid  in  the 
collection.  Grand  Lodge  has  done  all  in  its  power  in  this  respect.  A 
careful  perusal  of  the  Proceedings  of  Grand  Lodge  will  give  you  a  choice 
of  several  schemes  by  which  your  condition  may  be  bettered. 

The  enforcement  of  the  laws  made  by  Grand  Lodge,  and  i  i  all  proba- 
bility contained  in  your  By-Laws,  will  bring  about  the  desired  effect, 
and  be  not  afraid,  as  in  the  case  of  the  brethren  of  the  Ontario  District, 
to  hurt  the  feelings  of  those  delinquents  who  are  barnacles  on  your  little 
ship. 

In  Ontario  District,  out  of  a  membership  of  1,067,  212  members  are 
in  arrears. 

In  Ottawa  District,  we  find  a  membership  of  1 , 1 79,  with  arrearages 
amounting  to  §2,661.73.  Five  of  its  lodges  have  an  arrearage  averag- 
ing §256  a  lodge. 

In  Georgian  District,  we  find  Orillia,  No.  192,  complaining  of  hard 
times,  while  $38 1  of  arrearages  remain  uncollected.  In  Frontenac,  the 
arrearages  amount  to  $930.75,  while  St.  Lawrence  would  have  to  its 
credit  $1,495.13  if  the  collection  of  dues  had  been  looked  after. 

As  an  example  of  what  a  good  live  Secretary,  and  the  observance  of 
business  principles  can  accomplish,  the  following  lodges  have  not  one 
cent  of  arrearages  on  their  books,  viz. : — Mystic,  278,  Macoy,242,  Naph- 
tali,  413,  Goodwood,  159,  and  Wingham,  286. 

CONDITION    OF   THE   CRAFT. 

A  caieful  perusal  of  the  reports  will  satisfy  any  person  that  the  Craft 
has  entered  on  an  era  of  prosperity.  Long  may  it  so  continue.  Har- 
mony and  good  will  prevail  throughout  the  length  and  breadth  of  the 
jurisdiction.  Several  of  the  District  Masters  report  that  no  complaints, 
disputes  or  differences  have   been  submitted  to  them  for  settlement, 


176  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

consequently  none  exist.  Greater  interest  is  taken  in  the  work.  It  is 
a  rare  exception  to  find  a  Worshipful  Master  who  cannot  confer  the  de- 
gree-s  ;  in  fact,  the  Masters  are  reported  as  well  skilled,  and  the  work 
is  well  presented.  The  only  exception  to  this  grand  record  of  good 
workmen  is  to  be  found  in  the  Ontario  District,  where  the  Worshipful 
Masters  of  five  lodges  cannot  work  the  three  degrees,  and  in  two  lodges 
the  Worshipful  Masters  cannot  open  and  close  their  respective  lodges. 
While  Past  Masters  can  be  relied  on  and  utilized,  these  erring  ones  have 
no  ambition  to  master  the  work.  The  District  Master  blames  the 
lodges  for  electing  these  brethren  to  positions  which  it  was  well  known 
they  were  incapable  of  filling. 

It  will,  therefore,  be  observed  that,  with  the  above  few  exceptions,  oui 
roll  of  Worshipful  Masters  is  something  to  be  proud  of. 

To  sum  up  in  a  few  lines  the  condition  of  the  Craft,  it  will  only  be 
necessary  to  quote  from  the  reports  of  the  St.  Clair  and  the  North 
Huron  Districts : 

"  Peace  and  harmony  prevail  as  well  as  loyalty  to  the  Craft,  and  pro- 
perlj  constituted  authority  reigns  and  is  recognized  by  all." 

"  All  along  the  line  I  find  a  healthy  and  enthusiastic  spirit  prevails, 
and  the  condition  of  the  podges  prosperous.  Peace  has  prevailed 
throughout  our  borders.  We  have  lengthened  our  cords  and  strength- 
ened our  stakes.  The  pure  principles  of  our  noble  institution  have  stood 
us  well  in  hand,  and  aided  many  times  and  in  many  places  to  tone  down 
the  passion  of  heated  political  debates  during  the  political  campaign  of 
unusual  activity  and  intensity  which  has  just  occurred." 

Can  we  desire  any  better  recommendation  than  the  above  ?  It  is  ap- 
parent that  the  mission  of  Freemasonry  on  this  earth  is  at  length  under- 
stood. May  God  prosper  us  in  all  our  efforts  to  spread  the  good  tidings 
of  brotherly  love,  relief  and  truth,  and  may  we  "practice  out  of  the 
lodge  the  excellent  precepts  which  are  therein  inculcated,"  so  that 
we  may  be  able  to  proclaim, 

"  It's  comin'  yet  for  a'  that 
That  man  to  man  the  world  o'er 
Shall  brithers  be  for  a'  that." 

BENEVOLENX'E. 

The  various  District  Masters  have  taken  great  pains  to  instruct  the 
brethren  in  the  rules  of  Grand  Lodge  governing  grants  of  benevolence 
which  will  no  doubt  be  duly  appreciated  not  only  by  the  Subordinate 
Bodies,  but  by  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Benevolence.  It  is  not  here 
out  of  place  to  again  call  the  attention  of  Grand  Lodge  to  the  advisa- 
bility of  providing  some  means  by  which  the  rules  governing  benevolent 
grants  may  be  enforced  without  utiliziDg  the  D.  D.  G.  M.  for  that  pur- 
pose. Complaints  have  been  made  for  years  regarding  the  extra  duties 
imposed  on  those  brethren  in  this  respect,  and  it  is  hoped  that  Grand 
Lodge  will  immediately  consider  the  matter. 

RE-ARRANGEMENT  OF  DISTRICTS. 

For  several  years  requests  have  been  made  for  a  rearrangement  of 
some  of  the  districts.  Grand  Lodge  should  not  make  any  changes  in 
the  existing  boundaries  of  districts  without  due  care  and  consideration. 
The  work  of  dividing  and  arranging  the  districts  was  one  of  great  mag- 
nitude, over  which  great  care  and  much  time  was  expended. 

After  an  experience  of  several  years,  we  admit  that  some  changes  may 
be  desirable,  but  all  demands  for  same  should  be  referred  to  Special 
Committees  for  report. 


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The  District  Master  of  Georgian  District  reports  that  his  district  is 
too  large  to  be  properly  looked  after.  He  follows  in  the  footsteps  of 
his  predecessors  inasking  that  Golden  Rule,  409  ;  Muskoka,  360  ;  Unity, 
376  ;  Strong,  423  ;  Granite,  352,  and  True  Blue,  98,  should  be  attached  to 
other  district?.  It  is  suggested  that  True  Blue,  98,  should  go  to  Toronto. 
It  will  be  remembered  that  last  year  the  Toronto  District  Master  ap- 
proved of  the  suggestion  on  the  condition  that  Union,  118,  should  be  ex- 
changed therefor.  As  Grand  Lodge  has  appointed  a  Committee,  no 
doubt  justice  will  be  done  during  the  present  session. 

The  District  Master  of  Ottawa  draws  the  attention  of  the  Committee 
appointed  to  consider  the  division  of  Ottawa  and  Georgian  Districts, 
that  Lodges  Nipissing,  420,  and  Mattawa,  405,  which  will  be  directly  af- 
fected by  any  change,  oppose  the  proposition.  Although  the  District 
Master  had  to  travel  2,200  miles  in  order  to  complete  his  visits,  he  is 
nevertheless  opposed  to  the  removal  of  above  lodges,  and  requests 
Grand  Lodge  to  give  consideration  to  the  wishes  of  the  brethren. 

Toronto  District  is  now  composed  of  38  lodges.  To  visit  same  it  is  ne- 
cessary for  the  District  Master  to  travel  over  three  thousand  miles,  and  in 
the  discharge  of  his  duties  it  was  found  necessary  to  write  over  one  thou- 
sand letters.  This  is  a  serious  tax  on  the  time  of  any  brother,  particu- 
larly so  when  such  brother  has  business  duties  to  attend  to.  The  Dis- 
trict Master  requests  Grand  Lodge  to  seriously  consider  the  matter  of 
divisions,  otherwise  it  will  be  difficult  to  obtain  a  brother  having  the 
time  and  means  to  take  charge  of  and  properly  look  after  the  require- 
ments of  all  the  lodges.  He  suggests  that  it  should  be  divided  into  two 
districts,  one  of  which  is  to  be  composed  of  the  twenty  lodges  in  the 
city  of  Toronto  and  adjoining  villages.  The  matter  is  now  before  Grand 
Lodge,  and  should  be  dealt  with. 

As  Algoma  District  is  nine  hundred  miles  in  extent,  the  District 
Master  suggests  that  Nickel  Lodge,  Algoma  District,  held  at  Sudbury, 
should  be  attached  to  an  Eastern  District. 

The  District  Master  of  Niagara  wants  Enniskillen,  185,  attached  to, 
Hamilton. 

The  District  Master  of  Frontenac  reports  that  on  account  of  amalga- 
mation and  surrender  of  warrants,  his  district  has  been  greatly  weakened, 
and  that  an  equalization  of  lodges  in  Prince  Edward,  Frontenac  and  St. 
Lawrence,  should  be  brought  about  by  adding  to  his  district  Craig,  402 
from  the  West,  andLansdowne,  387 ;  Harmony,  370,  and  Arthur,  85,  from 
the  East,  all  of  which  are  passed  by  him  in  visiting  Simpson,  157,  at 
Newboro'. 

By  adopting  above  suggestions,  the  three  districts  would  be  repre- 
sented as  follows :  Prince  Edward  would  have  13  lodges,  with  a 
membership  of  1,200  ;  Frontenac  would  have  18  lodges,  with  a  member- 
ship of  1,000,  and  St.  Lawrence  would  have  19  lodges,  with  a  member- 
ship of  1,000.  Before  making  any  change,  the  adjoining'districts,  St. 
Lawrence  and  Prince  Edward,  should  be  consulted.  At  all  events,  the 
matter  is  entitled  to  consideration  of  Grand  Lodge. 

INSURANX'E. 

The  advice  given  in  former  reports  that  business  habits  and  rules  are 
as  necessary  in  Masonic  bodies  as  in  other  institutions  has  been  heeded, 
and  in  consequence  thereof  the  improvement  under  this  heading  is  highly 
gratifying. 

DISPENSATIONS. 

St.  John's  Day  is  now  properly  recognized  throughout  the  jurisdic- 
tion.    Nearly  all  the  District  Masters  have  been  called  on  for  dispensa- 
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178  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

tions  to  attend  Divine  Service  in  Masonic  clothing.  This  is  a  step  in 
the  right  direction,  as  our  organization  has  been  greatly  blessed  during 
the  year.  It  is  therefore  becoming  and  proper  that  we  should  show  our 
gratitude  to  Almighty  God  for  all  His  favors  and  blessings. 

D.D.G.M.S    EXPENSES. 

Complaints  have  been  received  from  several  districts  on  above  ques- 
tion, and  Grand  Lodge  is  asked  to  devise  some  means  by  which  an 
equitable  assessment  may  be  imposed  on  each  lodge,  payable  to  Grand 
Lodge,  who  will  pay  the  District  Masters  on  receiving  assurances  that 
the  visits  were  made. 

The  dignity  of  the  Grand  Master's  representatives  should  be  pre- 
served. They  should  not  be  placed  in  the  humiliating  position  of  hav- 
ing to  go  hat'  in  hand  for  the  payment  of  their  expenses.  True,  our 
Constitution  provides  that  subordinate  lodges  should  pay  their  expenses, 
but  no  means  are  furnished  to  insist  on  compliance  of  same.  The  Con- 
stitution is  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  District  Master,  and  thus  armed 
he  is  left  to  his  own  sweet  will  as  to  the  best  means  of  enforcing  same. 
The  position  is  humiliating,  and  one  that  no  sensitive  man  will  assume, 
and  in  consequence,  various  District  Masters  not  only  give  their  time 
and  best  energies  to  our  work,  but  in  the  discharge  of  their  duties 
have  to  expend  money,  which  mayhap  be  needed  in  the  maintenance  of 
his  family,  or  the  carrying  on  of  his  business.  This  is  no  overdrawn 
picture,  and  in  this  era  of  our  prosperity  the  brethren  to  whom  we  are 
indebted  greatly  for  such  a  blessing  should  not  be  neglected. 

Hear  what  the  District  Master  of  Ontario  says  :  "  The  expense  sys- 
tem is  a  delusion,  and  does  not  show  marked  ability  in  its  construction. 
The  weak  and  struggling  lodges  pay,  or  are  supposed  to  pay,  as  much 
as  the  healthy  and  prosperous  ones.  Some  will  pay  as  a  matter  of  busi- 
ness, othei'S  as  a  charity,  and  others  do  not  pay  at  all." 

While  the  Toronto  District  Master  writes:  "  Now  that  my  term  of 
office  has  expired,  I  can  speak  with  more  freedom  on  the  subject.  I 
know  that  the  lodges  are  not  entirely  to  blame  in  the  matter.  Some 
D.D.G.M.'s  have  refused  to  accept  exjienses  when  offered  to  them.  I 
took  entirely  different  grounds  on  this  question,  and  in  every  case, 
when  asked  how  much  my  expenses  were,  1  counted  them  up  as  a 
matter  of  business.  I  know  that  there  are  many  brethren  in  the  dis- 
trict who  are  mentally  well  qualified  for  the  position,  but  who  are  de- 
barred from  accepting  it  in  consequence  of  the  expense  attached,  and  a 
man  should  not  be  put  in  the  position  of  having  to  ask  for  what  the  Con- 
stitution plainly  says  should  be  done/' 

But  notwithstanding  his  business  ideas  on  the  subject,  only  12  lodges 
out  of  38  paid  their  stare  of  the  expenses.  Would  it  not  be  advisable 
for  Grand  Lodge  to  reconsider  this  matter,  particularly  when  requested 
by  faithful  officers  who  have  made  so  many  sacrifices  for  the  Order?  It 
is  to  be  hoped  that  satisfaction  will  be  giveD. 

I, RAND    LOD<;E    RULES. 

Several  District  Masters  call  the  attention  of  Grand  Lodge  to  the 
fact  that  some  of  the  Worshipful  Masters  consider  the  yearly  Proceed- 
ings of  Grand  Lodge  their  private  property,  and  that  the  members  of 
the  lodges  have  not  an  opportunity  of  becoming  acquainted  with  the 
affairs  of  their  own  lodge  or  of  their  own  district.  It  is  advisable  that 
the  Grand  Secretary  have  printed  on  the  cover  of  the  Proceedings  an 
intimation  that  same  is  the  property  of  private  lodges,  and  should  be 
read  therein] 


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Attention  is  also  drawn  to  the  use  in  lodges  of  old  by-laws  which  are 
now  inconsistent  with  Grand  Lodge  rulings  and  constitution.  It  is  sug- 
gested that  Grand  Lodge  appoint  a  committee  to  frame  standard  by- 
laws for  use  in  all  lodges. 

DEATHS. 

During  the  last  year  death  has  made  serious  inroads  in  our  ranks. 
Some  of  our  most  talented  brethren  have  been  taken  from  their  labors 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  above.  Their  familiar  faces  are  missed,  and  their 
cheery  M-elcome  voices  are  lost  to  mortal  hearing,  but  their  memories 
can  never  be  effaced  from  our  minds.  Every  district  sends  us  names  to 
swell  the  sorrowful  roll.  Among  the  prominent  names  are  those  of 
Most  Worshipful  Brother  Otto  Klotz,  of  Preston  ;  of  Bight  Worshipful 
Brothers  Edward  Mitchell  and  David  McLellan,  of  Hamilton,  and  S. 
B.  Harman,  of  Toronto,  whose  bodies  were  followed  to  their  last  rest- 
ing place  by  large  concourses  of  brethren,  as  well  as  by  thousands  of 
citizens  who  loved,  honored,  and  respected  them.  The  Committee  ap- 
pointed by  Grand  Lodge  will  do  fitting  honor  to  the  memories  of  all 
our  departed  brethren.  The  advice  regarding  the  attendance  at  Mas- 
onic funerals,  given  by  the  Hamilton  District  Master,  is  timely  and 
should  be  taken  to  heart  by  all.  He  urges  the  absolute  necessity  of  a 
more  general  and  better  attendance  of  the  Craft  at  all  Masonic  funerals, 
not  only  of  rulers  in  the  Craft,  but  of  the  humble  and  quiet  brother, 
whose  funeral  the  lodge  should  consider  it  their  serious  duty  to  attend. 
Under  this  heading  the  Board  desire  to  approve  of  the  action  of  Ivy 
Lodge,  115,  Beamsville,  in  not  only  attending  divine  service  on  St.  John's 
Day,  but  in  decorating  the  graves  of  deceased  brethren,  thus  showing 
to  the  world  that  although  our  brethren  are  gone  from  us  they  are  still 
held  in  fond  remembrance.  The  action  is  worthy  of  emulation  by  all 
our  lodges,  and  will,  we  trust,  be  of  annual  occurrence. 

CONCLUSION. 

Our  annual  task  is  now  ended.  We  have  endeavored  faithfully  and 
honestly  to  portray  the  condition  of  Masonry  within  our  borders.  It 
is  a  pleasure  to  note  that  remedies  proposed  in  prior  reports  have  been 
adopted  in  many  instances  with  beneficial  results,  (irand  Lodge  is 
prosperous,  and  the  Craftsmen  are  working  in  love  and  harmony.  Pros- 
perity will  surely  continue  as  long  as  you  possess  faithful  and  efficient 
officers  who,  with  fidelity  to  the  cause,  are  willing  to  make  sacrifices 
for  the  purpose  of  earning  for  the  Craft  in  Ontario  the  respect  and  ad- 
miration of  the  world. 

May  God  bless  and  prosper  you  all. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

E.  T.  Malone, 
Chairman  of  Sub-Committee  on  Condition  of  Masonry. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
E.  T.  Malone,  and 

Resolved — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  the  Condition  of  Masonry  be  received 
and  adopted. 

REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  THE  FRATERNAL  DEAD. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

REPORT. 

Brethren, — For  a  few  moments  we  cease  from  the  discussion  of  affairs 
relating  to  the  Craft,  and  turn  our  minds  from  the  thought  of  business, 


180  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

and  with  sad  and  aching  hearts  enter  upon  the  contemplation  of  the 
ravages  that  death  has  made  in  our  ranks,  and  to-day  recall  to  memory 
the  faces  and  forms  of  our  fraternal  dead.  How  busy  the  ' '  grim 
destroyer  "  has  been  during  the  past  year.  Look  round  this  Grand 
Lodge,  and  the  brethren  who  were  the  most  familiar  to\is  are  absent. 
Why  are  they  not  here  !  Because  "  after  life's  fitful  fever  they  sleep  ; 
vea,'  they  are  sleeping  the  sleep  from  which  no  slumberer  e'er  awakes." 
Brethren,  death  is  a  sad  circumstance.  Oh,  how  we  try  to  break  the 
force  of  its  power  by  weaving  beautiful  flowers  into  magnificent,  costly 
and  unique  garlands  to  lay  around  our  beloved  ones  ;  or  we  endeavor  to 
lessen  its  intensity  by  words  of  eulogy  or  pathetic  poetry ;  yet,  after 
we  have  done  all  this,  we  still  recognize  how  terrible  death  is,  in  that 
it  brings  separation  ;  and  though  we  hope  that  our  brethren  have 
reached  a  peaceful  harbor  "  where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling  and 
the  weary  are  at  rest,"  we  cannot  but  feel  sad  when  we  reflect  that 
thev  are  no  longer  here  to  cheer  us  with  their  kindly  words  and  cheerful 
faces  ;  that  they  are  not  with  us  to  give  us  advice  and  assist  us  to  make 
our  lives  happier,  nobler  and  better.  What  a  distinguished  coterie  of 
our  brethren  have  passed  into  the  shadow-land  during  the  past  year — 
brethren  who  have  been  identified  with  the  Grand  Lodge  for  years, 
who  year  after  year  have  thrilled  us  with  their  eloquence,  who  legis- 
lated for  the  Craft,  who  endeavored  by  their  lives  to  prove  that  Masonry 
is  beneficial  to  every  man — they  have  crossed  the  silent  river  never  to 
return.  Chief  among  the  number  is  our  late  esteemed  Treasurer,  R.  W. 
Bro.  E.  Mitchell.  What  tender  recollections  the  mention  of  this  name 
will  awaken  in  the  hearts  of  all.  No  one  occupied  such  a  place  in  our 
affections  as  "  Ned  "  Mitchell,  as  he  was  glad  to  be  called  ;  who  can 
ever  forget  his  magnetic  personality,  his  genial  disposition,  his  kindly 
face,  his  words  of  cheer  and  counsel,  his  unequalled  powers  of  eloquent 
speech  ?  How  many  of  us  have  been  stirred  into  greater  activity  in  the 
Craft  by  hearing  him  speak  ?  We  have  all  been  awakened  to  a  higher 
sense  of  our  duty  to  one  another  after  listening  to  him  who  was  born 
an  orator.  He  served  the  Craft  faithfully.  He  lived  in  the  sunshine 
of  the  love  of  his  brethren,  and  mistaking  the  loud  acclamations  of 
praise  of  his  brethren  for  a  lullaby  he  fell  asleep  to  be  awakened  by  the 
words,  "  well  done  good  and  faithful  servant." 

O,  for  a  tongue  to  utter 
The  words  that  should  be  said, 

Of  his  worth  that  was  silver  liniDg, 
That  is  gold  and  Jasper  dead. 

Dead,  but  the  death  was  fitting  ! 
His  life  to  the  latest  breath 

Wa*  poured  l'ke  wax  to  the  chart  of  right, 
And  is  sea!ed  by  the  stamp  of  death. 

Dead,  tut  the  death  was  fitting  ! 
First  in  the  rank*  he  led, 

And  he  marks  the  height  of  the  Craft's  gain 
As  he  lies  in  his  harness,  dead. 

But  even  with  this  great  sacrifice,  death,  the  relentless,  was  not  satis- 
fied, and  soon  the  Craft  were  again  called  to  mourn  the  loss  of  a  great 
and  CTood  man  in  the  person  of  R.W.  Bio.  David  McLellan.  Oh,  how 
"our  little  Davie"  was  loved!  the  life-long  friend  of  R.  W.  Bro. 
Mitchell.  How  fitting  it  was  that  they  should  pass  together  into  "the 
unknown  land "  !  "In  life  they  were  steadfast;  in  death  they  were 
not  divided."  R.W.  Bro.  McLellan  was  an  upright  man  and  a  Mason. 
Honor  after  honor  was  heaped  upon  him  by  the  Craft,  by  the  citizens 


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of  Hamilton,  and  by  other  organizations  outside  the  Craft  to  which  he 
belonged,  yet  he  maintained  always  the  same  quiet,  unassuming,  peace- 
ful demeanor.  He  endeavored  in  every  way  to  show  the  world  the 
beauty  and  grandeur  of  Masonic  teaching.  His  exemplar}-  life  was  an 
inspiration  to  his  brethren  to  live  nearer  and  closer  to  the  tenets  of  our 
beloved  Craft,  and  it  was  also  an  example  to  the  general  public  of  what 
it  is  to  be  a  true  Mason.  Our  brother  adhered  to  duty,  to  truth,  to 
rectitude,  to  right,  and,  becoming  weary,  sank  peacefully  to  rest.  By 
his  life  he  taught  ;  by  his  death  we  learn  the  Craftsman's  creed. 
Craftsmen,  here  was  a  teacher,  and  the  lesson  he  taught  was  good. 
There  are  no  classes  or  races,  but  one  human  brotherhood.  There  are 
no  creeds  to  be  outlawed  ;  no  color  of  skin  declared.  Mankind  is  one 
in  its  rights  and  wrongs — one  right,  one  hope,  one  guard.  The  right  to 
be  free  and  the  hope  to  be  just,  and  the  guard  against  selfish  greed. 
And  richest  of  all  are  the  unseen  wreaths  on  his  coffin  lid,  laid  down  by 
the  toil-stained  hands  of  the  brethren,  their  sob,  their  kiss  and  their 
crown. 

We  also  deplore  the  loss  of  M.W.  Bro.  Otto  Klotz.  He  was  present 
at  every  Communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  and,  as  Chairman  of  the  Board 
of  Benevolence,  had  a  difficult  position  to  fill  ;  yet  he  endeavored  faith- 
fully to  discharge  the  duties  appertaining  to  the  office,  and  though  it 
was  his  desire  that  the  worth}'  widows  and  indigent  brethren  should 
always  receive  the  grant  allowed  by  Grand  Lodge,  he  took  every  pre- 
caution against  giving  aid  to  those  unworthy  of  Masonic  charity.  <  rrand 
Lodge,  recognizing  his  services,  bestowed  upon  him  the  honorary  rank  of 
P.G.M.,  and  presented  him  with  a  regalia  befitting  the  honor.  It  is 
worthy  of  note  that  his  children  and  grandchildren  are  following  in  his 
footsteps,  and  are  true  and  sincere  Masons.  Our  brother  died  in  the 
evening  of  life,  after  long,  faithful  and  earnest  services.  Long  will  he  be 
remembered  by  us,  and  we  may,  respecting  him,  remark  : 

"  There  is  no  death,  what  seems  so,  is  transition  ; 

This  life  cf  mottal  breath 
Is  but  a  suburb  of  the  life  Elysian, 

Whose  porUl  we  call  death." 

Brethren  of  the  London  District  miss  V.  W.  Bro.  Thomas  Brock,  who 
was  known  throughout  the  district  on  account  of  his  charitable  acts  and 
his  love  of  the  Craft. 

R.  W.  'Bro.  Joseph  B.  Hall,  and  V.  W.  Bro.  Walter  Paterson,  of 
Ontario  District,  and  R.  W.  Bros.  J.  F.  H.  Gunn,  of  District  No.  5,  and  S. 
B.  Harman,  of  No.  11  District,  are  also  among  those  who  are  numbered 
with  the  fraternal  dead. 

We  extend  our  heartfelt  sympathy  to  the  families  and  friends  of  those 
who  have  suffered  bereavement,  and  we  recommend  that  the  names  of 
the  brethren  mentioned  above  be  inscribed  on  the  mourning  page  of  our 
proceedings. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

George  C.  Davis,  Acting  Chairman, 

Sub-Committee  on  the  Fraternal  Dead. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
G.  C.  Davis,  and 

Resolved.— Th&t^he  Report  of  the  Board  on  the  Fraternal  read  be  received  and 
adopted. 


182  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


REPORT  OX  GRIEVANCES  AND  APPEALS. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  or  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

REPORT. 

The  Board  of  General  Purposes  have  had  before  them  the  following 
cases  of  grievances  and  appeals,  all  of  which  have  been  duly  considered, 
and  the  conclusions  arrived  at  are  embodied  in  the  report,  in  detail, 
upon  each  case,  as  follows  :  — 

In  the  matter  of  Lome  Lodge,  No.  377,  vs  Bro.  Wm.  Isaac  Degeer. 
(See  G.  L.  Proceedings,  1891,  p.  207,)  the  Board  have  been  furnished 
with  evidence  that  Bro.  Degeer  has  been  duly  summoned  to  show  cause, 
at  this  communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  why  he  should  not  be  expelled 
from  the  Craft.  Bro.  Degeer  has  not  appeared,  either  personally  or  by 
counsel,  and  the  Board  therefore  recommend  that  he  be  expelled  from 
the  Craft. 

In  the  matter  of  St.  John's  Lodge,  No.  82,  vs.  Bro.  George  Davidson  : 
Bro.  Davidson  is  charged  with  seduction.  The  Board  find  that  Bro. 
Davidson  has  been  duly  tried  by  his  lodge,  found  guilty  and  sentenced 
to  indefinite  suspension.  St  John's  Lodge  also  asks  Grand  Lodge  to  ex- 
pel Bro.  Davidson  from  the  Craft.  Under  the  circumstances  of  the  case, 
the  Board  consider  no  further  action  necessary. 

In  the  matter  of  Georgina  Lodge,  No.  343  vs.  Bro.  Murdoch  Seth 
Chapman  :  Bro.  Chapman  was  charged  with  grossly  immoral  conduct, 
tried  by  his  lodge  and  sentenced  to  suspension  for  an  indefinite  period. 
His  case  is  also  referred  to  Grand  Lodge  for  expulsion.  The  Board  re- 
commend that  Bro.  Chapman  be  summoned  to  show  cause,  at  the  next 
annual  communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  why  he  should  not  be  expelled 
from  the  Craft. 

In  the  matter  of  Civil  Service  Lodge,  No.  148,  vs.  Bro.  Fred  E.  P. 
Aldrich  :  Bro.  Aldrich  is  charged  with  unmasonic  conduct  in  having 
lived  with  a  certain  woman  in  adultery,  also  in  having  lived  in  adultery 
with  the  aforesaid  woman,  knowing  her  to  be  a  Mason's  daughter.  In 
this  case  the  papers  laid  before  the  Board  are  very  regular,  clear  and 
definite,  and  the  charges  appear  to  be  fully  proven.  He  was  suspended 
indefinitely  and  recommended  to  G.  L.  for  expulsion.  The  Board  re- 
commend that  Bro.  Aldrich  be  summoned  to  show  cause,  at^the  next 
regular  communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  why  he  should  not  be  expelled 
from  the  Craft. 

In  the  matter  of  the  appeal  of  Bro.  Hugh  Fitzsimmons  vs.  Wellington 
Lodge,  No.  46  :  In  this  case  the  Board  recommend  that  the  proceedings 
of  the  lodge  be  set  aside  for  informality,  and  that  the  case  be  remanded 
to  the  said  Wellington  Lodge  for  further  and  proper  proceedings. 

In  the  matter  of  Maple  Leaf  Lodge,  No.  11!),  vs.  Bro.  S.  D.  Williams  : 
Bro.  Williams  is  charged  with  unmasonic  conduct  in  having  carnal  con- 
nection with  and  maliciously  vilifying  the  character  of  a  certain  lady, 
and  also  having  made  grossly  false  statements  wi  h  reference  to  a 
brother  Master  Mason.  Bro.  Williams  was  duly  tried  by  his  lodge, 
found  guilty  and  sentenced  to  suspension  for  a  period  of  three  years. 
The  case  was  referred  tcf  Grand  Lodge  for  the  expulsion  of  Bro.  Wil- 
liams. The  Board  recommend  that  Bro.  S.  D.  Williams  be  summoned 
to  show  cause,  at  the  next  regular  communication  of  Grand  Lodge,  why 
he  should  not  be  expelled  from  the  Craft. 

The  Board,  in  the  matter  of  Markham  Lodge,  No.  87,  v>.  Orient 
Lodge,  No.  339,  recommend  that  Orient  Lodge  make  an  offer  of  the  sum 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LOXDOX,   5892.  183 

of  sixty-three  dollars  to  Markham  Lodge,  in  full  settlement  of  the  mat- 
ters in  dispute  before'them  to  the  present.  The  question  of  the  divid- 
ing line  between  these  districts  will  no  longer  be  a  cause  of  friction,  nor 
need  it  be  defined  as  recommended  by  the  Board  last  year,  as  Acacia 
Lodge  has  been  established  between  Markham  and  Orient  Lodges,  and 
new  boundaries  have  been  necessarily  created. 
All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted 

J.  H.   Bcrritt, 
Chairman  Sub-Corn,  on  Grievances  and  Appeals. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
J.  H.  Burritt,  and 

Resolved, — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  Grievances  ani  Appeals  be  received  and 
adopted. 


REPORT  OX.  FOREIGX  CORRKSPOXDENCE. 

M.  W.  Bro.  Henry  Robertson  presented  the  Report  of  the  Committee 
on  Foreign  Correspondence,  when  it  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M. 
Gibson,  seconded  by  M.W.  Bro.  Henry    Robertson,  and 

Resolved. — That  the  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence  be  re- 
ceived and  printed  as  an  Appendix  to  the  Proceedings. 


SUPPLEMEXTARY    REPORT    OX    FOREIGX    CORRES- 
POXDEXCE. 
M.   W.   Bro.   Henry  Robertson  presented  the  following  supplemen- 
tary 

REPORT. 

To  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master  and  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

The  Board  of  General  Purposes,  to  whom  was  referred  the  application 
for  recognition  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Xew  Zealand,  beg  leave  to  report 
thereon  as  follows  : — 

The  movement  for  a  Grand  Lodge  in  Xew  Zealand  was  commenced  in 
1876,  but  was  abandoned  until  1889,  in  which  year  a  Xew  Zealand  Ma- 
sonic Union  was  formed  for  the  purpose  of  agitating  and  discussing  the 
question.  In  July,  1889,  ninety-two  lodges  out  of  the  140  lodges  in 
New  Zealand  working  under  all  constitutions,  had  announced  their  in- 
tentions to  join  in  the  formation  of  the  new  body.  In  September, 
1889,  a  convention  of  delegates  met  and  adopted  a  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence, and  a  basis  of  union  of  the  lodges  working  under  different 
jurisdictions. 

In  October,  1889,  the  Governor  of  the  colony,  Bro.  the  Earl  of  Onslow, 
was  solicited  to  accept  the  position  of  Grand  Master,  but  declined  be- 
cause the  majority  of  92  out  of  140  lodges  was  not  large  enough.  In 
March,  1890,  another  meeting  of  delegates  was  held.  The  Governor  was 
again  approached  with  an  offer  of  100  lodges  in  the  new  body.  After 
cabling  to  England,  he  announced  that  100  lodges  was  not  sufficient, 
but  if  they  could  get  120  lodges,  he  would  accept  the  Grand  Master- 
ship. 

Precisely  what  difference  in  principle  there  is  between  100  and  120 
lodges  out  of  144  your  Board  have  been  unable  to  determine. 

On  the  29th  April,  1890,  the  new  Grand  Lodge  was  formed  at  Christ- 
church  by  a  large  gathering  of  brethren  from  all  parts  of  the  colony.  A 
Constitution  was  adopted,  the  officers  were  elected  and  installed,  and 
numerous  congratulatory  addresses  were  delivered.    Bro.  Henry  Thorn- 


184  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

son,  who  was  the  District  Grand  Master  under  the  English  Constitution, 
was  elected  Grand  Master,  and  Bro.  Rev.  W.  Donaldson  was  elected 
Grand  Secretary. 

Your  Board  desire  to  congratulate  the  Brethren  of  New  Zealand  upon 
their  successful  establishment  of  so  strong  a  local  governing  body,  and 
as  everything  appears  to  have  been  done  properly  and  in  good  order,  we 
recommend  that  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand  be  recognized  by  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  and  that  the  interchange  of  representatives  be 
requested. 

All  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

Henry  Robertson, 
Chairman  Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  M.VY.  Bro. 
Henry  Robertson,  and 

Resolved. — That  the  Supplementary  Report  on  Foreign  Correspondence  be  received 
and  adopted. 

CONSIDERATION    OF   NOTICES    OF   MOTION. 

PENAL    JURISDICTION. 

It  was  moved  by  M.W.  Bro.  R.  T.  Walkem,  seconded  by  Bro.  Hugh 
Murray,  and 

Resolved. — That  clause  No.  167  of  the  Book  of  Constitution  De  amended  by  adding 
after  the  word  "jurisdiction,"  in  the  fourth  line,  "and  are  not  members  of  a  lodge 
having  concurrent  jurisdiction." 

REGULATIONS    DURING    THE   TIME   OF    BUSINESS    OF   GRAND    LODGE. 

It  was  moved  by  M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Bro.  R. 
T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved—  That  the  following  be  substituted  for  Section  35,  page  26,  Book  of  Con- 
stitution, and  that  any  other  Section,  or  part  of  Section,  that  may  be  inconsistent 
therewith  be  repealed  : 

35.  The  Grand  Master  hiving  taken  his  seat  and  opened  Grand  Lodge,  the  follow- 
ing shall  be  the  order  of  business  at  the  first  session  of  the  Annual  Communication  : 

I.  Reading  and  confirming  the  minutes  of  previous  Communications. 

II.  Reading  and  referring  the  Grand  Master's  address. 

III.  Reading  communications,  petitions,  appeals,  etc.,  and  referring  theai  for  action. 

IV.  Presentation  of  reports  of  D.D.G.M.'s  and  referring  them  to  Board  of  General 
Purposes. 

V.  Presentation  of  the  reporls  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes,  and  deah'ng  there- 
with in  the  following  order  : 

(a)  On  warrant?. 

(6)  On  audit  and  finance. 

(c)  On  benevolence. 

(d)  On  grievances  a:d  appeals. 

(e)  On  condition  of  Masonry. 
(V)  On  jurisprudence. 

(g)  On  constitution  and  laws, 
(/i)  On  printing  and  supplie-. 
(0  On  foreign  correspondence. 

VI.  Presentation  of  the  Repoit  of  the  Committee  on  Credentials. 

VII.  Presentation  of  the  Reports  of  Special  Committees. 

VIII.  Motious  in  their  order,  and  no'.ices  of  motion. 

IX.  Unfinish;d  business. 

X.  Nomination  of  officers. 

At  all  other  sessions  of  Grand  Lodge  ths  order  of  business  shall  be  : 

1.  Reading  communications,  petitions,  appeals,  etc. 

2.  Unfinished  business  from  previous  session. 

3.  Consideration  of  reports  in  the  crder  in  which  they  are  presented. 

4.  Presentation  of  reports  of  the  B  >ard  of  General  Purposes. 

5.  Presentation  of  reports  of  Special  Committees. 

6.  Motion?,  general  business. 

7.  Election  of  officers  at  firit  se.sion  of  the  second  day. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,   5892.  185 

The  "order  of  business  "  thall  be  called  by  the  Grand  Secretary  at  each  session, 
and  may  at  auy  time  be  suspended  or  changed  by  a  two-th:rd  vote  of  Grand  Lodge, 
and  not  otherwise 

BALLOT   OX   ANY   QUESTION. 

It  was  moved  by  M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Bro.  R. 
T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved — That  the  last  paragraph  of  section  36,  page  26,  Book  of  Constitution,  be 
amended  to  read  a?  folows  : — 

"  But  any  brother  may,  while  Grand  Lodge  is  in  session,  rise  ia  his  place  and  openly 
demand  a  bxllot  on  any  question  not  otherwise  provided  for,  after  the  discussion  has 
been  clofed,  and  immediately  after  an  open  vote  has  been  taken.  On  demand  for  a 
ballot  being  made  such  vote  Bhall  be  taken  before  the  tran-action  or  consideration  of 
any  other  business."  . 

OF   GRAND    MASTER. 

It  was  moved  by  M.  W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  seconded  by  M.  W.  Bro.  R. 
T.  Walkem,  and 

Resolved,  —That  the  fo'Iowing  be  substituted  for  Section  55  of  the  Constitution  :  "An 
appeal  against  any  ruling  or  decision  of  the  Giand  Master  or  actng  Grand  Master  may 
be  made  to  Grand  Lodge.  When  a  brother  appeals  from  the  decision  of  the  Grand  Mas- 
ter, or  acting  Grand  Master,  while  Grand  Lodge  is  in  session,  he  shall  state  shortly  the 
grounds  of  his  appea'.  Th )  Gr  ind  Master,  or  acting  Grand  Mas'er,  shall  then  state  the 
reasons  for  his  decision,  if  he  thinks  it  is  necessary  to  do  so,  after  which,  without  fur- 
ther debate,  the  Grand  Master  or  acting  Grand  Master  s-hall  put  the  question,  '  Shall 
the  decision  of  the  chair  b3  sustained?1  When  the  vote  has  been  taken,  theifecisim 
of  Grand  Lodge  shall  be  announced  " 


REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  CERTAIN  ANNUITANTS. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  the  fol- 
lowing 

REPORT. 

The  Committee  on  Certain  Annuitants,  to  whom  was  referred  the 
matter  of  special  grants,  beg  leave  to  report  that  the  circumstances  of 
each  of  the  beneficiaries  have  been  fully  enquired  into,  and  that  with 
the  exception  of  Mrs.  Wilson  they  are  almost  entirely  dependent  upon 
the  benevolence  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  we  therefore  recommend  as  fol- 
lows :  The  continuance  of  the  same  grants  to  the  Misses  Harris  and 
Miss  Wilson,  and  that  the  amount  granted  to  Mrs.  Wilson  be  S75  per 
year  in  future,  to  be  paid  quarterly  as  usual.  The  information  received 
is  of  such  a  character  to  warrant  the  Board  in  recommending  a  con- 
tinuance of  the  grants  made  above. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

Thos.   Sargant, 
Chairman  Special  Committee. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
J.  S.  Dewar,  and 

Resolved— That  the  Report  of  the  Board  on  Certain  Annuitants  be  received  and 
adopted. 


NOTICE  OF  MOTION. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  as  President  of  the  Board  of  General  Pur- 
poses, gave  notice  that  to-morrow  he  would  move  that  the  sum  of  S500 
be  paid  out  of  the  funds  of  this  Grand  Lodge  towards  the  relief  of 
Masons  who  are  sufferers  by  reason  of  the  recent  disastrous  fire  at  St. 
John's,  Newfoundland. 


186  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


REPORT  OF  THE  CENTENNIAL  COMMITTEE. 

V.W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Ryerson,  on  behalf  of  the  Committee,  presented  and 
read  the  following 

REPORT. 

The  Committee  on  the  Celebration  of  the  Centenary  of  Freemasonry 
in  Upper  Canada  beg  to  report  that  they  met  in  accordance  with  instruc- 
tions from  the  Grand  Master,  and  decided  upon  a  celebration  to  be  held  in 
Toronto  on  October  2nd,  3rd  and  4th,  and  that  a  careful  estimate  of  the 
expenses  shows  that  the  sum  of  at  least  twelve  hundred  dollars  would 
be  required  to  carry  out  this  programme  in  a  manner  befitting  the  dig- 
nity of  Grand  Lodge.  The}'  therefore  ask  Grand  Lodge  to  subscribe 
$1,000  to  the  Guarantee  Fund,  the  unexpended  balance,  if  any,  to  be 
returned  to  Grand  Lodge. 

G.   S    RYERSON, 
Secretary  of  the  Centennial  Committee. 

It  was  moved  by  V.W.  Bro.  G  S.  Ryerson,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
Wm  Roaf, 

That  the  Report  of  the  Centenn'al  Committee  b ;  received  and  adopted. 

The  resolution  was  put  to  Grand  Lodge,  and  declared  lost. 


CALLED  OFF. 
The  Grand  Lodge  was  called  from  labor  to  refreshment,  to  meet  again 
on  Thursday,  21st  July,  at  11  o'clock,  forenoon. 


SECOND  DAY. 

Thursday,  21st  July,  A.D.  1892. 
The  Grand  Lodge  resumed  labor  at  11  a.m. 

PRESENT : 

THE   GRAXD   MASTER, 

MAY.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  on  the  Throne. 

GRAXD   OFFICERS,    MEMBERS  AND    REPRESENTATIVES. 


CREDENTIALS  OF  REPRESENTATIVES. 

R.  W.  Bro.  R.  B.  Hungerford,  on  behalf  of  the  Committee  on  Cre- 
dentials of  Representatives,  presented  and  read  the  following 

REPORT. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  of  Representatives  to  this  Grand  Lodge 
beg  to  report  that  there  are  344  warranted  lodges  on  the  Grand  Register  ; 
193  lodges  are  represented  by  their  duly  qualified  officers  ;  96  are  repre- 
seited  by  proxy  ;  and  55  lodges  are  unrepresented  for  the  purposes  of 
voting.  There  are  706  names  registered,  having  a  total  vote  of  1349. 
There  are  three  lodges  working  under  dispensation. 
All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

R.  B.  Hcxgerford,  j 
William  Roaf,         ^Committee. 
James  Greenfield,  j 
It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro   R.  B.  Hungerford,  seconded  by  R.  W. 
Bro.  Wm.  Roaf,  and 

A'    olved,  That  the  Supp'eruentary  Report  of  the  Committee  oq  Credentials  of  Re- 
present itives  and  Proxies  be  received  an  1  adopted. 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  187 


ELECTION  OF  OFFICERS. 

The  M.W.  fie  Grand  Master  appointed  the  following  scrutineers  of 
the  ballot  for  Grand  Officers,  and  elective  members  of  the  Board  of 
General  Purposes,  namely  :  W.  Bros.  E.  S.  Wigle,  A.  A.  S.  Ardagh, 
Wm,  Forbes,  Isaac  Waterman,  Rev.  J.  M.  Gunne,  S.  J.  Sanford,  F.  F. 
Dalley,  E.  T.  Shaw,  N.  B.  Colcock,  James  Old,  W.  J.  Graham  and 
Wm.  Rea. 

The  scrutineers  having  reported,  the  following  brethren  were  declared 
duly  elected  office-bearers  for  the  ensuing  term,  namely  : 

M.W.  Bro.  Hon.  J   M.  Gibson,  Q.C   Hamilton Grand  Miser. 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  R.  Whi  e,  Q.C Pembroke Deputy  Grind  Master. 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Barker London Grand  Sen  o  ■  Warden. 

R.W.  Br j.  George  Inglis  Owen  Sound. .  .Grand  Junior  Warden. 

R.W.  Br ).  Rev.  J.  H.  Fair'.ie Meaford    Grand  Chapl  an. 

M.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray Hanrlton Granl  Treasurer. 

R.W.  Bro.  F.  F.  Manley.  ^ .Toront  > Grand  R  gistra-. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason Hamilton Grand  Secretary. 

And  by  an  open  vote  of  Grand  Lodge, 
Bro.  John  Sweetman,  0tta\v3,  Grand  Tyler. 


DISTRICT  DEPUTY  GRAND  MASTERS. 

The   following  brethren    were  nominated  by  the  representatives  of 

lodges  as  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  for  their  respective  districts, 
and  were  approved  by  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master,  viz.:  — 

R.W.  Bro.  H.  F.  Jell Rodney  Erie  District  No.    1 

R.W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Harvey,  M.D Wyoming  S'.  Clair  "  2 

R.W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hess St.  Thomas Lond  m  "  3 

R.W.  Bro.  Josep'i  Beck   Goderich South  Huron  4 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Morton Wingham  North  Huron  5 

R.W.  Bro.  E   G.Wells Simcoe Wilson  "  6 

R.W.  Bro.  Alfred  Taylor Gait  Wellington  "  7 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn  Hamil  on Hamilton  '     8 

R.W.  Bro.  Charles  Pye  CI  irksburg  .       ...Georgian  "  9 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Garner Niagara  Fal.'s  S   ...Niagara  "  10 

R.W.  Bro.  Harry  A.  Collins  Toronto  Toronto  "  11 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Robe'tson Port  Hope Ontario  "  12 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Thorntm,  M.D Consecon Prince  Edward  "  13 

R.W.  Bro.  Geo.  Sommerville Kingst  ju Frontenac  "  14 

R.W.  B  o.  C.  W.  Bu'lock Lyn St.  Lawrence  "  15 

R.W.  Bro.  R   A.  Klock Klook's  Mills. .     ..Ottawa  "  16 

K.W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Hea-st Sault  S.  Marie  ...Algoma  "  17 

R.W.  Bro.  Isaac  Huber Bracebridge Nipissing  "  18 


BOARD  OF   GENERAL  PURPOSES. 

The  scrutineers  having  reported,  the  following  brethren  were  declared 
duly  elected  members  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  for  the  ensu- 
ing term,  viz  :  — 

FOR   TWO   YEARS. 

R.  W.  Bro.  R.  B.  HuDgerford London. 

R.  W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Ma'one Toronto. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Wm.  Gibs  n,  M.  P Beamsville. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler IngersoP. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  S.  Dewar    Loidon. 

FOR   ONE   YEAR. 

R.  W.  Bro.  T.  Sargait Toronto. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Walker Guelph. 


188  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Subsequently,  the  Grand  Master  was  pleased  to  announce  the  follow- 
ing appointments  as  members  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  for  the 
ensuing  year,  viz. : — 

R.  W.  Bro.  De  Witt  H.  Marlvn,  M.D Kincardine. 

R.  W.  Bro.  C.  R.  Church,  MD Ottawa. 

R.  W.  B  o.  D.  F.  Macwatt Barrio. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  E.  D' Avignon Windsor. 

R.  W.  Bro.  H.  J.  Wilkinsoi Kingston. 


REPORT  OF  THE  BOARD  ON  DISTRICTS  9  AND  16. 
R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and  read 
the  following 

REPORT. 

The  sub-committee  appointed  under  the  resolution  of  Grand  Lodge 
passed  at  the  annual  communication  of  Grand  Lodge  held  in  the  year 
1891,  referring  to  the  Division  of  Districts  Nos.  9  and  16,  and  the  erection 
of  a  new  district,  beg  leave  to  report  as  follows  :— 

1.  That  a  portion  of  Districts  Nos.  9,  16  and  17  be  detached,  and 
that  a  new  district  be  formed,  to  be  numbered  18,  and  be  called  Nipis- 
sing. 

2.  That  District  No.  18  be  bounded  as  follows:  On  the  south,  by  a 
line  drawn  midway  between  the  towns  of  Orillia  and  Gravenhurst,  from  a 
point  on  the  shore  of  Georgian  Bay  to  the  westerly  boundary  of  District 
No.  12.  On  the  east,  by  a  line  from  said  point,  following  the  westerly 
limit  of  District  No.  12  northerly  from  the  point  of  intersection  to  the 
northerly  limit  of  District  No.  12,  thence  by  a  line  running  northerly 
midway  between  the  towns  of  Mattawa  and  North  Bay  to  the  boundary 
of  the  Province  of  Ontario.  On  the  north,  by  the  northern  boundary  of 
the  Province  of  Ontario,  and  on  the  west  by  a  line  drawn  from  a  point 
on  the  shore  of  St.  Mary's  River,  where  it  empties  into  Lake  Huron, 
thence  north  to  the  northern  boundary  of  the  province.  And  your 
committee  would  also  recommend  that  Manitoulin  Island  and  the  ad- 
jacent islands  in  Lake  Huron  be  attached  to  District  No.  18,  and  form 
a  part  thereof. 

3.  That  the  following  lodges  be  included  in  the  said  District  No.  18, 
viz. : 

Golden  Rule,  No.  409 Gravenhurst. 

Muskoka,  No.  360 Bracebridge. 

Unity,  No.  376 Huntsville. 

Strong,  No.  423 " Sundridge. 

Granite,  No.  352 Parry  Sound. 

Nipissing,  No.  420 North  Bay. 

Nickel,  No.  427 Sudbury. 

All  of  which  is  fraternally  submitted. 

Johv  E.  Harding, 
Chairman  of  Sub-Corn. 
It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  seconded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
J.  E.  Harding,  and 

Resolved,—  That  the  report  of  the  Board  on  the  Division  of  Dhtriets  Nos.  9  and  16  be 
received  and  adopted. 


GRANT  TO  ST.  JOHN'S,  NEWFOUNDLAND. 
It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,   seconded  by  M.W.  Bro. 
R.  T.  Walkem, 

That  the  sum  of  S500  be  paid  out  cf  the  funds  of  this  Grand  L^dge  towards  the  re- 
lief of  Masons  who  are  sufferers  by  reason  of  the  recent  disastrous  fire  at  St.  John's 
Newfoundland. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  189 

It  was  moved  in  amendment  by  W.  Bro.  Malcolm  Gibbs,  seconded  by 
V.W.  Bro.  George  Gott, 

That  Grand  Lodge  donate  the  sum  of  §1,000  for  the  relief  of  the  sufferers  by  the  St. 
Joh  i's  fire,  S50D  of  ea:d  sum  to  be  specially  applied  for  the  relief  of  Masons,  and  the 
other  8500  to  the  General  Relief  Fund. 

The  amendment  was  put  to  Grand  Lodge  and  declared  lost. 
The  original  resolution  was  then  put  to  Grand  Lodge  and  declared 
carried. 


DISTINGUISHED  VISIIOR. 

M.W.  Bro.  W.  G.  Bell,  Past  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Manitoba,  was  announced,  introduced,  and  welcomed  with  Grand 
Honors. 


GRAND  REPRESENTATIVES.    • 

The  following  Grand  Representatives  presented  their  credentials, 
which  were  accepted,  and  the  representatives  saluted  with  Grand 
Honors,  namely  : 

V.W.  Bro.  G.  S.  Rverson For  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Califo  ma. 

R.  W.  Bro.  W.  R.  Whte For  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Giorgi?. 

R.W.  Bro.  G.  C.  Davis For  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illinoi-. 

R.W.  Bro.  D.  F.  Macwatt  ...  For  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Louisiana. 


NEXT  ANNUAL  COMMUNICATION. 

On  motion,  it  was  resolved  that  the  next  Annual  Communication  of 
Grand  Lodge  be  held  at  the  City  of  Ottawa. 


BENEVOLENT  GRANTS. 

It.  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  Wm,   Gibson,  seconded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
J.  E.  Harding,  and 

Resolved,— Th .t  the  sum  "of  §7,600  be  appiopriated  towards  the  payment  of  the 
grants  recommended  by  the  Board  of  General  Purposes. 


RESOLUTION  OF  CONDOLENCE. 

It  was  moved  by  Bro.  M.  W.  Henry  Robertson,  seconded  by  M.  \V. 
Bro.  Hugh  Murray,  and 

Resolved — That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  has  learned  with  the  deepest  regret  i  f 
the  death  of  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  W.  H.  Wilson,  the  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Manitoba,  and  who  at  one  time  was  a  highly  esteemed  officer  of  this  Grand  Lodge. 

Aud  this  Grand  Lodge  desi  es  to  tender  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Manitoba  our  sin- 
cere sympathy  in  the  loss  they  have  sustained. 


REPORT  ON  THE  ADDRESS  OF  THE  GRAND  MASTER. 

R  W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,  on  behalf  of  the  Board,  presented  and 
read  the  following 

REPORT. 

In  reviewing  the  Address  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Master,  the  Board 
have  followed  the  course  adopted  last  year  of  assigning  to  the  several 
standing  committees  of  the  Board,  for  special  consideration,  those  por- 
tions of  the  Address  having  a  direct  bearing  on,  or  relationship  to,  the 
work  of  these  committees  respectively.  This  method  of  procedure, 
though  not  unattended  by   some  inconvenience,  has  the  advantage  of 


190  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

resulting  in  a  report  being  submitted  to  Grand  Lodge,  which  is  more 
than  the  offspring  of  a  single  pen,  or  than  a  merely  general  re-echoing 
of  the  Address.  In  other  words,  the  food  for  consideration  annually 
supplied  by  the  Grand  Master,  is  in  the  fiist  place,  digested  by  the 
appropriate  standing  committees,  and,  so  far  as  the  same  has  not  been 
rejected  as  unpalatable,  is  presented  to  Grand  Lodge  in  an  assimilated 
form. 

It  is  wi'  h  pleasure  that  the  Board  again  refer  in  terms  of  the  highest 
commendation,  to  the  clear  and  lucid,  and,  at  times,  eloquent  language 
in  which  the  Grand  Master  has  framed  his  Annual  Deliverance.  Even 
a  cursory  perusal  of  the  document  must  satisfy  anyone  that  the  busi- 
ness of  Grand  Lodge,  and  the  best  interests  of  the  Craft,  have  formed 
almost  the  constant  and  exclusive  subject  of  his  watchful  care  and  soli- 
citude during  his  term  of  office.  His  enthusiasm  has  led  him  into  a 
careful  study  and  investigation  of  all  departments  of  Masonic  business, 
and  it  would  have  been  difficult  to  suggest  anything  which  might  have 
been  done  by  him  that  has  been  left  undone.  1  he  phenomenal  number 
of  visits  to  subordinate  lodges,  and  the  numerous  lectures  on  Masonic 
subjects  delivered  by  him,  during  the  year,  constitute  a  record  which, 
in  this  jurisdiction  at  least,  is  without  a  parallel  in  the  past,  and  is  not 
likely  to  be  repeated  in  the  future.  Undoubtedly  much  time  and' 
labor  have  been  spent  on  Grand  Lodge  woik  that  are  not  expected  from 
our  Grand  Masters.  It  has,  however,  been  a  labor  of  love,  and  even 
though  some  might  be  found  who  do  not  fully  approve  of  continual 
manifestations  of  restless  zeal  in  every  conceivable  direction,  all  will 
admit  that,  on  the  whole,  the  work  done  has  been  of  immense  value  to 
Grand  Lodge  and  Craft. 

Grand  Lodge  is  not  invited  by  the  Address  to  any  practical  consid- 
eration of  constitutional  changes  in  the  direction  of  curtailing  the  vot- 
ing power  of  Past  Masters,  nor  do  the  Board  think  it  desirable  at  this 
time  to  give  expression  to  any  views  or  make  any  recommendation  in 
connection  with  this  part  of  the  Address.  The  question  is  a  large  one, 
and  whether  in  the  future  the  apportionment  of  voting  power  as  be- 
tween the  direct  representatives  of  lodges,  on  the  one  hand,  and  Past 
Masters  on  the  other  hand,  may  or  may  not  become  a  live  subject  of 
discussion  with  practical  ends  in  view,  the  observations  of  the  Grand 
Master,  evidently  the  result  of  much  consideration  and  enquiry,  are 
full  of  interest,  and  afford  material  for  careful  thought. 

The  vigorously  worded  remarks  of  the  Grand  Master  on  Corner 
Stone  Ceremonies  are  a  proper  reflection  upon  the  weakness  of  human- 
ity as  it  exists  outside  the  Craft,  but  the  Board  do  not  see  their  way  to 
review  the  recommendations  of  last  year  by  excluding  churches  from 
the  list  of  buildings  which  may,  in  their  incipient  stage,  receive  a  Mas- 
onic benediction. 

The  Grand  Master's  observations  regarding  the  D.D.G.M'a.  reports 
are  in  singular  contrast  with  the  eulogistic  references  to  these  import- 
ant officers  found  in  the  Report  on  the  Condition  of  Masonry  already 
confirmed  by  Grand  Lodge.  The  District  Masters  seem  to  the  Board 
to  be  entitled  to  the  highest  commendation  for  the  manner  in  which 
their  duties  have  been  performed. 

The  decisions  of  the  Grand  Master  during  the  year,  as  set  forth  in 
the  Grand  Secretary's  Report,  have  not  been  referred  to  the  Board  for 
confirmation,  and  the  same  have  not  been  considered.  It  is,  therefore, 
suggested  that  these  decisions  be  not  printed  in  the  Proceedings. 

The  Board  recommend  for  approval  and  confirmation  the  appoint- 
ment of  representatives  to  and  from  the  several  Grand  Lodges  mention- 
ed in  the  address. 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  191 

The  Board  are  quite  in  accord  with  the  suggestions  that  the  Ritual 
for  the  Institution  and  Consecration  of  Lodges,  as  well  as  the  Burial 
Service,  should  receive  revision  at  the  earliest  opportunity. 

The  thorough  revision  of  the  benevolent  grants  of  Grand  Lodge  must 
impart  increased  confidence  in  the  efficient  administratien  of  this  im- 
portant branch  of  Grand  Lodge  work.  R.  W.  Bro.  jSixon's  investiga- 
tion into  the  circumstances  connected  with  the  several  grants,  and  his 
reports  thereon,  have  been  of  great  value.  It  is  admitted  on  all  hands 
that  this  work,  somewhat  delicate  and  difficult  in  its  nature,  has  been 
admirably  performed.  The  Board  recommend  that  a  copy  of  R.  W. 
Bro.  Nixon's  report  in  detail  on  individual  applicants  be  filed  in 
the  Grand  Secretary's  office  for  future  reference. 

The  proposition  laid  down  by  the  Grand  Master  that  relief  should  not 
be  granted  by  Grand  Lodge  to  applicants  residing  in  foreign  countries, 
where  no  supervision  can  be  exercised,  nor  to  unaffilia'ed  Masons,  is 
concurred  in,  and  the  reference  to  the  successful  results  of  the  opera- 
tions of  the  General  Masonic  Relief  Association  will  be  received  with 
general  satisfaction.  All  will  hail  with  pleasure  even  a  partial  abate- 
ment of  the  Masonic  Tramp  System. 

The  Board  very  cheerfully  recommend  compliance  with  the  Grand 
Master's'  suggestion  that  the  allowance  of  $500  at  his  credit  for  the  Ma- 
sonic year  1890-91,  and  the  further  sum  of  of  $500  as  lepresenting  his 
expenses  for  the  year  1891-92,  together  making  -SI, 000,  be  paid  to  the 
Trustees  of  the  Hospital  for  Sick  Children.  This  is  one  of  the  most 
meritorious  of  our  numerous  admirable  charitable  institutions,  and  our 
M.  W.  Grand  Master  is  its  most  liberal  benefactor.  The  free  enjoy- 
ment of  the  privileges  of  this  Hospital,  including  the  Lakeside  Branch, 
having  been  by  him  secured  for  all  time  to  come  for  the  children  of 
members  of  the  Craft  in  this  jurisdiction,  Grand  Lodge  will  feel  a 
natural  pride  and  pleasure  in  being  associated  with  the  Grand  Master 
in  his  proposed  further  munificent  donation  to  this  important  charity. 
In  cases  of  brethren  of  defunct  lodges,  who  were  in  good  standing 
at  the  time  of  the  withdrawal  of  warrants,  it  is  recommended  that  the 
Grand  Treasurer  and  the  Grand  Secretary  be  empowered  from  time  to 
time  to  fix  the  sums  to  be  paid  by  such  brethren  for  certificates  enab- 
ling them  to  affiliate  with  other  lodges. 

The  Board  congratulate  Grand  Lodge  upon  the  finacial  statements 
which  are  referred  to  in  the  Address.  They  concur  in  the  suggestion 
that  an  official  cheque  should  be  issued  in  place  of  the  present  order, 
said  cheque  to  be  signed  by  the  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treasurer, 
and  countersigned  by  the  President  of  the  Board,  and  payable  at  any 
agency  of  the  bank  in  which  the  Grand  Lodge  account  is  kept. 

It  is  also  recommended  that  tenders  for  printing  and  supplies  be 
asked  for  during  the  coming  37ear,  such  tenders  to  be  opened  at  the 
next  annual  meeting  of  the  Board  in  1893,  by  the  President  of  the 
Board,  or  the  Committee  on  Printing  and  Supplies. 

The  time  is  opportune  for  the  adoption  of  an  improved  system  of 
bookkeeping  in  connection  with  the  benevolent  grants  of  Grand  Lodge, 
and  the  Board  recommend  that  the  Chairman  of  this  Committee,  with 
the  Chairman  of  Finance,  the  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treasurer, 
be  authorized  to  formulate  the  same. 

In  conclusion,  the  Board  take  pleasure  in  congratulating  the  Grand 
Master  on  the  various  evidences  of  progress  and  improvement  referred 
to  by  him  in  connection  with  the  general  business  and  interests  of  the 
Craft  in  this  jurisdiction.  At  the  end  of  a  second  term  of  office  it 
must  be  exceedingly  gratifying  to  him  that  he  has  been  enabled  to  point 


192  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

to  newly  awakened  zeal  in  localities  where  Masonry  had  become  chron- 
ically dormant  ;  to  progress  in  the  exemplification  of  lodge  work  ;  to 
improvement  in  lodge  rooms  occupied  by  the  Craft,  and  various  other 
hopeful  features  by  him  referred  to.  It  is  in  no  spirit  of  mere  flattery 
that  our  M.W.  Bro.  is  assured  that  this  gratification  is  fully  shared  in 
by  his  brethren  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  every  member  of  our  Craft  with- 
in the  jurisdiction  will  heartily  join  with  the  Board  in  expressing  the 
wish  that  M.W.  Bro.  John  Ross  Robertson  will  be  long  spared  to  con- 
tinue the  work  which  he  has  for  some  years  past  been  so  actively 
engaged  in.  Whether  as  the  presiding  officer  of  Grand  Lodge,  or  in 
any  other  position  of  Masonic  usefulness,  he  can  be  safely  relied  on  to 
continue  to  be  a  busy  man.  That  is  the  way  he  is  built.  No  one  would 
wish  him  to  be  other  than  what  he  is.  His  name  will  for  all  time  oc- 
cupy a  high  and  distinguished  place  among  the  eminent  rulers  of  the 
Craft. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

J.  M.  Gibson, 
Chairman  of  Sub-Committee  on  Grand  Master's  Addres*. 

It  was  moved  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M.  Gibson,   seconded  by  R.W.  Bro. 
J.  E.  Harding,  and 

r  Resolved, — That  the  Report  of  the  Board  of  General  Purposes  on  the  Address  of  the 
M.W.  the  Grand  Master  be  received  and  adopted. 


INSTALLATION  OF  OFFICERS. 

M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  assisted  by  M.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Mur- 
ray, proceeded  with  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  appointments  to  office  for 
the  ensuing  year,  viz  :— 

V.  W  Bro.  A.  A.  S.  Ardigh Toronto Grand  Senior  Deacon. 

V.  W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Kenniag P.mbroke Grand  J uaior  Deacon. 

V.  W.  Bro.  D.  Bole SaultSte.Marie. Grand  Supt.  of  Works. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Samuel  Wesley Barrie    Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies 

V.  W.  Bro.  F.  W.  Randall   Guelph Asst.  Gr  iid  Dir.  Ceremonies1. 

V.  W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Grant Hamilton Assist.  Grand  Secretary. 

V.  W.  Bro  James  Evans ..Port  Hope Grand  Sword  Bearer. 

V.  W.  Bro.  John  Hewton Kingston  . .   .     Grand  Organist. 

V.  W.  Bro.  P.  Buckley Paris    Asst.  Grand  Organist. 

V.  W.  Br  ».  John  Newton Bslleville Grand  Pursuivant. 

V.  W.  Bro.  John  J.  Stalker    West  Lome Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Saunders Farmersville ....  Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  James  M.  Wils-  n Wyoming    Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Pro.  John  Z.  Long Sf.  Thomas  .  . ,  .Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Spackman Exet?r   Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Thomas  Pell    Wingham Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  R.  Camibell    Thorold Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Danul  Rose Toronto Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  James  Wamsley Wiarton    Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  William  M.Gowan Pa-ry  Sound  ..Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  Jjhn  Morrison  Ingersoll  Grand  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  S.  W.  Flagler Wellington   Gnni  Steward. 

V.  W.  Bro.  J.  >.  Houston   Smith's  Falls  .  .Grand  Standard  Bearer. 

V."  W.  Bro.  Robe  t  Charlton  Toronto Grand  Standard  Bearer. 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892. 


193 


'  TESTIMONIAL  TO  M.  W.  BRO.  J.   ROSS  ROBERTSON. 

It  was  moved  by  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White,  seeonded  by  R.  W.  Bro. 
G.  C.  Davis,  and 

Resolvtd,  That  a  committee  be  app  .inted  to  procure  and  present  a  suitable  testimonial 
to  M.W.  Bro.  John  Ross  Robertson  in  recognition  of  the  satisfactory  manner  in  which 
he^has  discharged  the  duties  of  the  high  and  responsible  office  of  Grard  Master  during 
the  past  two  year?. 

Whereupon  the  M.W.  the  Grand  Master  was  pleased  to  appoint 
M.W.  Bro.  J.  K.  Kerr,  Q.C.,  Chairman,  M.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray, 
and  R.  W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Malone  as  the  Committee. 


VOTE  OF  THANKS. 

It  was  moved  by  M.W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  seconded  by  R.W.  Bro.  J.  M. 
Gibson,  and 

Resolved,  That  the  cor  lial  thanks  of  the  G-and  Lolse  are  due,  and  are  hereby  tend- 
ered to  the  Committee  of  Management  of  the  London  Lodges  for  the  satisfactory 
arrargement  made  for  the  holding  of  the  present  Annual  Communication. 


THE  GRAND  LODGE  CLOSED. 

The  business  of  Grand  Lodge  being  ended,  it  was  closed  at  6  o'clock 
p.m.,  in  ample  form. 

Attest  : 


Grand  Secretary. 


194 


GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


RETURNS    OF    SUBORDINATE  LODGES  AS  AT   JUNE    24TH,   1892,  AND 
Lodges  marked  (a)  hold  their  Installation  of  Officers  on  Festival  of  St.  John 


fc.S 

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7 

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44 
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L,Odg8. 


Where  held. 


Night  of 
Meeting. 


W.  Master 


Secretary. 


Niagara Niagara 

a  Th  ;  An. St. John's  Kingston 

a  Sussex Brockville 

Barton Ha-oilt  n 

Union   Grimsby 

Union Napanee 

a  Norfolk S  meoe 

a  Moiri Belleville 

a  True  Britons Perth 

S;.  George's St.  Cathirines 

a  St.  Andrew's . . .    Tor  mto 

St.  John's C"bou  g 

a  Prince  Elward  ..Pie ton  

a  St.  John's London 

(i  St.  John's IVankleek  Hill 

a  King   Solomon's  Toronto 

Richmond   I  Richmond  Hiil 

a  St.  Francis | Smith's  Falls  . 

a  Ionic  Toronto 

a  Ontirio   Port  Hope  .. . . 

a  St.  Observance . .  Hamilto  i 

a  Mount  Zion Kemptville  . . . 

a  United Brighton 

Whitby 

Bowmanville.. 

Dunvi  le 

Go  Jerich 

Amherstbur^'. . 


a  Composite 
a  Jerusalem 
a  Amity. . . . 
a  Maitland  . 
a  Tnistle  ... 

a  St.  John's Cayuga, 

a  King  H;ram   . . .  Ingersoll  . . 

a  Trent Trenton  ... 

a  Mount  Zion I  Brooklin . . . 

a  St.  John's    I  Hamilton.. 

a  St.  George's Kingsville  . 

<t  St.  George's  L'.ndoD. . .  . 

King  Solomon's  . .  Woodstock 

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61  '«  Acacia [Hamilton  .. 

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W.  J.  Wilson  .   . 
Geo.  K.  Dewer.. 
F.  B.  Ross  ...".. 

Da\  id  Sykes 

W.  F.  Gerou .... 
\V.  S.  Wood  .... 
W.  C.  Mickel.... 
Thomas  Elliott.. 

C.  H.  Connor... 
I'hcmas  Ball  . . 
A.  R.  Hargraft.. 

|W.  R.  Leavins 
John  Smith  .. . 
And.  R.  Metcalf. 
W.  H.  Scott  .... 
H.  A.  Xicholls.. 
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!  Walter   Barw  ck 
J.  W,  Ionian  . . 
J.  H.  Herring  . . 
Oliver  Bascom 
R.  .1.  WadeM.D. 
A.  G.  Henderson 
JohnB.  Mitchell 
T.  A.  Congdt  n 
Robert  Park  .. . 
\V.  T.  Wilkinson 
Geo.  R.  Powell.. 
J.  P.  Bo'es 

D.  J.  Walker  Jr. 
,  Francis  Scott    .. 

John  Moodie. . . 
Lewy  Case 
T.  H.   Luscimbe 
Thos.  E.  West  . . 

J.  Wallis 

S.  F.  Passmore. . 
A.H.VonGunten 
James  Weir    .. . 

A.  H.  Watson  ... 
D  .  P.  S.   Pnilp.. 

B.  F.  Bolton.... 

R.  Rumble 

R.  W\  Watch orn 
D.  M  Grant  .... 
John  A.  Jackson 
R.  W.  Stephen . . 

S.  B.  Kent  

John  Thompson 
W.  M.  DuDham 
A.  A.  Campbell 
ingus  Macbean. 
J.  H.  Bell  wood 
Wm.  Panle  ... 
John  Shaw  .... 
J.  W.    Porteous. 

F.  P.  Riddell  .. 
Wm.  Simpson  ... 

C.  A.  Matthews 
A.  M.  Clark  .... 

G.  H.  M.  Baker 
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Sam'l  Campbell  . . 
Jno.  Suth-rland  .. 
J.  nathan Greene. . 
Geo.  E.  Mason 
And  ew  Baird 
Rob.  L.  Henrv  . . : 

W.  P.  Kelley 

Cnas.  P.  Hunter. . 

W.  A.  Mcore 

George  Parke 

F.  S.  Spence 

F.  H.  Lauder 
Hiram  Welbanks. . 
M.  D.  Dawson  . . . . 
Si  asD.  Grout 
Aubrey  White  . . . . 
T.  F.  McMahon  . . 
Stewart  Moug  . . . . 
W.  Geo.  Eakins  . . 
W.  J.  Robertson  . . 

W.  C.  Morton 

W.  H.  Bothum.... 

T.  J.  Wright 

Rob  rt  Willis  .... 
John  Keachie  .. . . 

JR.  A.  Harr  son  . .. 
W.  A .  Rbynas  . .  . . 
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C.  C.  Gibson 

W.  A.  Sudworth   . 

W.  O.   Lott  

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James  Birch 

G.  T.  Wilkie 

James  O'Hara 

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Thomas  Culbert  . . 

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J.  F.  Senn 

Chas.  A.  Abbott.. 

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John  Overell 

D.  D.  Grierson. . . . 

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Wm.  Ewarc  

C.  F.  Bourdman  . . 
A  Bisset  Thorn   .. 

W.  J.  Gilies 

C.  B.  Murray  .... 
Joseph  Tomlinson 
W.  T.  Wilkinson.. 

G.  S.  Patrick 

W.  ,T.  Wilkins  . . . . 


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Bradford    F.  on  or  b.  f.m.  Frank  Stewa1 1. . 

Mt.  Brydges..  Tu.onorh.  f.m.  D.  M.  McGregor 

Pa  is  F.  on  or°.  f.m.  J.  N.  Parney... 

Strathroy F.  on  o:  a.  f.m.  J.  W.  Suds . . 

Clinton F.  on  or  a.  f.m.  Ric'd Haywood. . 

Atheus   Th.  on  or  b.f.m.  [Jurats  P.  Lamb  . 

Toronto Third  Tuesday.  George  Moir  ... 

Markham F.  on  orb.  f.m. X  R.  Reive  ... 

Owen  Sound. .  W.  on  orb.  f.nvChas.  E.  Munro  . 
Colli-  gwoud      W.  on  orb.  f.m.  W.  Williams.B.A 

Colbome    F.  on  or  b.  f.m. IT.  K.  Rutherford 

Kingston   Sec.  Wednes  . .  H.  D.  Bibby ' 

Kincardine    ..  First  Wedns..  David  Co  lins 

Port  Stanley  .  Second  lu.s  ..  L.  G.  Jarvii 

Earrie ..   Firitl bur-day.  And'w  Urquhart 

Shaion    Tu.  on  orb. f.m. |D.   L.  Lepard  .. 

A  b!on    F.  on  or  b.  f.mjD.  A.  Kennedy .. 

Newmarket  . .  Sec.  Wednes  . .  P.  T.  Lee 

Dundas M.  on  orb.  f.m.' J.  C  Dixon  

Pet' rb  ro' W.  on  orb. f.m.  T.  E.  Bradburn. 

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Norwich W.  on  or  a.  f.m.  A.  McCuddy 

Nia.  Falls S'th.  Tu.  on  orb.  f.m  W.  D.  Garner   . . 

Burford \V.  c  n  or  b.  f.m.  John  Collins  — 

Lambeth    w.  on  orb.  f.m.  D  McPherson   .. 

Prii.ceton F.  on  or  a.  f.m.  W.  C.  Pstt  n 

Harr  .wsmith.  F.  on  or  b.  f.m.  Alex.  Meyers  . . 

Prescott First  Tuesday.  John  F.  Graham 

Wat^rford W.  on  or  b.  f.m.  W.  Messecar 

Port  Hope First  Thursday.  Wm.  Garfat  ... 

Beauisvi'le  .     ]Tu.  onorb.f.in  C.  B.  B  ire    ... 

Thedford  M.  on  or  b.  f.m.  P.  J.  Packer 

Schombsrg    . .  M.  on  or  b.  f.m.  A.   Wilkinson   . . 

Bath M.  b.  f.m    ...   .  Max  Robin^n 

Fingal Tu  on  or  b.  f.m.  Mal'm  Campbell. 

Brantford Tu.  ?.  f.m John  T.  Sla  er  . 

Renfrew !  First  Monday . .  M.  M.  Diikson . . 

Bel  eville  ....  First  Thursday  R.  E.  Clarke. . . . 

Cornwall    [First  Tuesday  .  W.  J.  Wa'Lee  . . 

Campbell  ford.  Tu.on  or  b.  f.m.  John  Macouu  . . 

Frankford M.  before  f.m..  W.  H.  McKagne. 

Pembroke   ...  First  Thursday.  R.  W.  Kenning. . 

[Aurora   First  Friday   ..  H.J.  Chailes  .. 

Southampton.  Tu.on  or  a.  f.m.  hied  Noke3  .... 

Exeter    M.  on  or  b.  f.m.'Ric  u  H   Collins. 

Milton    Ih.onorb.  f.m. J.  H.  McCollom. 

Stouffvil'e  . . .  W.  on  orb.  f.m.  F.  W.  G  .rdner 

Meafoid F.  nearest  f.m.  Bic'd  Strachan . . 

Oshawa Second  Tues  . .  Wm.  Holland  . . 

Aylmer W.  on  or  b.  f . m   Dr.  G.  F.  CI  irk. . 

Mitchell Tu.on  orb.  f.m.  Wm.    Machan    . 

Morrisburg  . .  F.  on  or  b.  f.m.  A.  A.  Logan 

Iroquois  YV.  bef.  f.m   ..     D   A.  McDonald. 

Stratf  rd   I  First  Thursday   Wm.  McKellar  .. 


Millbro  k  . . . .  Stc.  Thursd  >v.  J.  W.  Fisher 
Newburgh ...    W.  bef.  f.m  . . .     Canfield  Sh  .rey. 

Almonte    First  Friday     .  W.  R.  Cami  bel'. 

Ottawa Sec.  Tuesda'y  . .  Wm.  Campbell. . 

Port  Dover   . .  M.  on  <  r  b,  f.m.  John  A.  Tnnes  . 

Be'lin Tu.onorb.  f  n\  W.  J.  Mellen   .. 

Wyomi'  g  ....  Th.  on  or  b.f.m.  W.  New  ell 

Lucm Th.  on  or  b.f.m.  C.  B.Edwards. 

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North  Toronto  Third  Friday  .    Chas.  C.  No  lis  . 
Newboro    ....  Tu.  on  or  b.f.m.  R.  H.  Preston  . . 


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W.  H.  Richar."8  .... 

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Edwin  Huber 

J.  M .  Wilson 

James  Sadie  ir 

A.  C.  Herrid^e  

Wm.  Duncan    

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Wallace  E.  Smith   . . 

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R  B.  Hungerford  ... 

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John  F.  Katzenrreier 

R.  T.  Mcholson 

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James  E.  Glenn  . . . 

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W.  Gill  

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D.  V.  Hicks  

John  M.  Ccok 

W.  J.  Kitchen 

G.  J.  Bull 

John  McDonald,  jr  .. 

John  McFarlane 

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|Th.  on  or  b.  f.m  Joshua  Bowaid.  E.  Dixon   

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GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


Return's  of  Subordinate  Lodges  A3  at  24th  Jcsa,    1392,  and  Law 


S5.S 

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409 
410 
411 
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413 
414 
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Where  held. 


«  The  Spray  Feuelon  Falls. 

Mu  ray ]  Beavcrton  .... 

a  Golden  R  lie   ...  Gravenhurst  .. 

a  Zeta Toronto 

a  Rodney Rodney    

a  Keystone S.  Ste.  Marie  . 

a  Naphtali Tubury  Centre 

Pequonga    Rat  Portage  . . 

B Fort  William.    .  FortWdiam.. 

Lyn Lyn 

a  Keewatin  Keewatin  Mills 

a  Maxville ;Maxville 

a  Bismarck Point  Ed  war  J. 

«  Nipissing    .    ...  North  Bay.... 

a  Scott Grand  Valley. 

Star  of  the  Eas' . .  Bothwell 

a  Strong Sundridge  .... 

a  D  ric Pickering 

a  St.  Clair Port  L  unbton 

Stanley W.  Tor.  Junct. 

Nickel Sudburv 

Port  Elgin iPort  Elgin..  .. 


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Meeting. 


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J.  L.  Arnold. . .. 

D.  B.  Dover 

A.  A.  Mo  wry. . . . 
T.  W  Todd'  .... 
Daniel  McLaren 
C.  F.  Far  well  .. 
J.  W.Richardson 
M.  Nicholson  . . 
A.  McDougnll  .. 
Wm.  Stafford  .. 
Don.  Robertson. 

C.  T.  Smith 

James  Fra»er  . . 

G.  H.  Cooper  . . 
W.  I.  Sh  prurd 
| A.  J.  Howes. . . . 
J.  H.  Eistwood. 
War.  J.  Findlay 
;Jimes  A.  El  is.. 
W.  H.  Howey  . . 
W.  H.  Rubv.... 


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F.  S  King 

E.  H.  Firman  . . . 
Chas.  F.  Mansell. 
W'uj.  Morris  . . . . 
R.  H.  Knight  ... 
David  Ken  edy  . 
D.  F.  Ferguson. . 

K.  V   Perrv   

A.  M.   Wilson... 

Win.  Steele 

A.  P.  Purvis 

Wm.  Mitchell  . . . 
Wm.  B.  Way.  .. 
J  ihn  D.  Watson. 
Chas.  E.  Bayley  . 
J.  J.  McQarrey.. . 

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W.  H.  McDonald 
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ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892. 


205 


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47  Jim.  '91 
34  Dec.  '91 
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27  Dec.  '91 
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206 


GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


LIST  OF  LODGES— BY  DHTRICTS. 

E<1E   DISTRICT   NO.    1.    (22.) 

D  D.G.M.— R.  W.  Bro.  H.  F.  Jell,  Rodney. 


No.     34,  Thist'e  ...   Amherstburg 

"      41,  St.  George   Kingsville 

"      46,  Wellington .   Chatham 

47,  Great  Westsin Winds  r 

"     245,  Tecumseh Thamesv.lle 

"     255,  Sydenham „ Dresdea 

"    267,  Parthenon Chatham 

"     274,  Kent Blenheim 

"    282,  Lome    Glencoe 

"    290,  Leamington Leamington 

"     312,  Pnyx Wallaceburg 


No. 


No.  327,  The  Hammond Wardsville 

"    336,  High^ate Highgate 

"    386,  McColl West  Lome 

"     39 ),  Florence Florence 

"    391,  Howard Ridjetown 

"    395,  Parvaim   Coaiber 

'•     402,  Central  Essex  Centre 

' '    403,  Windsor  . . .' Windsor 

"    411,  Rodney Rodney 

'  •    413,  Naphtali Tilburv  Ce  atre 

"    422,  Star  of  the  East B  jthwe' [ 


ST.  CLAIR  DISTRICT   SO.  2.   (19.) 

D.D.G.M.—  R.  W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Harvey  M.D.,  Wyoming 


No.  66, 

"  81, 

"  S3, 

•'  lli, 

'  153, 

"  153, 

'  194, 

"  238, 

"  260, 

"  261, 


Victoria Sarnia 

St.  John's  Mt.  Brydge  i 

Beaver Strathtoy 

Cassia Thedford 

Burns Wyoming 

Alexandra Oil  Springs 

Petrolia    Petrolia 

Bavalock Watford 

Washington    Petrol  :a 

Forest Forest 


No.  294,  Moore Mooretown 

"    397,  Arkona Arkoni 

"    324,  Alvinston Alvinston 

"     323,  lone   Napier 

"    364.  Dufferin Melbourne 

"    392,  Huron Camlachie 

"    397,  Leopold Br'gden 

"     419,  Bismarck Point  Edward 

"     425,  St.  Clair Port  Lambtoa 


LONDON  DISTRICT  NO.  3.  (27.) 

D.D.G.M.— R.  W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hess,  St.  Thomas. 


20,  St  John's London 

42,  St.  George's Lindon 

44,  St.  Thomas St.  Thomas 

64,  Kilwinning  Londoa 

94,  St.  Mark's Port  Stanl  y 

107,  St.  Pau.'s Lan^eth 

120,  Warren Fingal 

140,  Malahide Aylmer 

171,  Prince  of  Wales .*.  Iona 

176,  Spartai Sparta 

190,  Belmont Belmont 

195,  Tuscan ..  ..London 

203a,  St.  John's London 

230,  Cameron Button 


No.  289,  Doric Lobo 

"    300,  Mt.  Olivet Thorndale 

"    302,  3t,  David's St.  Th  .mas 

"     330,  Corinthian   London  Eist 

"    341,  Merrill Dorjhe=ter  Station 

"•     345,  Nilestown Nilestown 

"    358,  Delaware  Valley   Delaware 

"  373,  King  S.'lomon's. .  ..Lonlon  West 

"    379,  Middlesex BryanstJn 

' '    380.  Union London 

"    388,  Henderson Ilderton 

"    394,  KiDg  S  lorn  on   Thamesfo  d 

"     399,  Moffat Harrietsville 


SOUTH  HURON    DISTRICT   NO.  4.   (15.) 

D.D.G.M.—  R.  W.  Bro.  Joseph  Beck,  Saltford. 


33, 
73, 
84, 
133, 
141, 
144, 
154, 
170, 


Maitland  Goderich 

St.  James  St.  Mary's 

Clinton Clinton 

Lebanon  Forest Exeter 

Tudor Mitchell 

Tecumseh Stratford 

Irving Lucan 

Britannia  Seaforth 


No.  205,  New  Dominion ....  New  Hamburg 

"  224.  Zurich Hensill 

"  233,  Doric Park  Hill 

"  303,  Blvt'n  Blyth 

"  309,  Morning  Star  Sm'.th's  Hi  1 

"  318,  Wilmot Baden 

"  332,  Stratford Stratford 


NORTH  HURON  DISTRICT  NO.  5.  (16.) 

D.D.G.M.— R.  W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Morton,  Wingham. 


93,  Northern  Light Kincardine 

131,  St.  Lawrence Southampton 

162,  Forest Wroxeter 

184,  Old  Light Lucknow 

197,  Saugeen -.'. Walkerton 

225,  Bernard Listowel 

235,  A'dworth Pais'ey 

276,  Teeswater Teeswater 


No.  284,  St.  John's Brussels 

"    286,  Wingham Wingham 

"    331,  Fordwi:h  Fordwich 

"    341,  Bruce Tiverton 

"     362,  Maple  Leaf Tara 

"    393,  Forest Chesley 

"     396,  Cedar Wiarton 

U.  D Port  Elgin Port  Elgin 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  207 


WILSON    DISTRICT,  SO.    6.      (21.) 


10, 

37, 

43, 

68, 

76, 

78, 

82, 

104, 

106, 

108, 

113, 


No.  72, 

"  151, 

"  172, 

"  180, 

"  200, 

"  203, 

"  216, 

"  257, 

"  258, 

"  262, 

"  271, 


D.D.G.M.— R.W.  Bro 

Norfolk Simcoe 

King  Hiram Ingersoll 

King  Solomon Woodstock 

St.  John's Ins  ers'  >11 

Oxforl  Woodstock 

King  Hiram Tilsonburg 

St.  John's Paris 

St.  John's Norw  ch 

Burford  Burford 

Blenheim Princeton 

Wilson Waterford  I 


E.  G.  Wells,  Simcoe. 

No.  149,  Erie Port  Dover 

"    174,  Walsiafcham Port  Rowan 

"    178,  Piatt- vi  le  Plattsville 

"    181,  Oriental Port  Bur  we:  1 

"    193,  Scotland Scotland 

'•    217,  Frederi.k Delhi 

"    237,  Vienna Vienna 

"    250,  Thistle Embro 

"    261,  Oak  Branch Innerkip 

"    3^9,  Vittoria Vittoria 


WELLINGTON   DISTRICT,    NO.    7.      (21.) 

D.D.G.M.— R.W.  Bro.  Alfred  Taylor,  Gait. 


Alma Gait 

The  Grand  River Be  lin 

Ayr Ayr 

Spee  I Guelph 

St.  Albau's Mount  Pleasant 

Irvine  E'ora 

Harr's  Orangeville 

Gait G.lt 

Guelph Guelph 

Harriston Harriston 

Well  ng ton Erin 


279,  New  Hope  Hespeler 

296,  Ucnestogo Drayton 

295,  Prse'on Pre  ston. 

30  J,  Durham Durham 

314,  Blair Palmerston 

315,  Clifford Clifford 

331,  Prince  Arthur Arthur 

347,  Mercer. .    Fergus 

361,  Wavtrley Guelph 

421,  Scott Grand  Valley 


HAMILTON    DISTRICT,    NO.    8.      (21.) 

D.D.G.M.— R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn,  Hamilton. 


No.      6,  Barton Hami  ton 

"      27,  Strict  Observance Hamilton 

40,  St.  John's Hamilton 

"      45,  Bra-jt Brantford 

'        57,  Harmony Binbrook 

61,  Acacia Hamilton 

62,  St.  Andrew's  Caledonia 

"     100,  Valley Dundas 

"    121,  Doric Brantford 

"     135,  St.  Clair Milton 

"     165,  Burlington Burlington 


No.  166,  Wentvvorth Stoney  Creek 

"  219,  Credit Georgetown 

"  243,  St.  George St.  George 

"  272,  Sevmour  Ancaster 

"  291,  Dufferin  West  Flamboro' 

"  321,  Walker Acton  West 

"  324,  Temple Hamilton 

"  357,  Waterdown Waterdown 

"  382,  Doric Hamilton 

"  400,  Oakville Oakville 


GEORGIAN    DISTRICT,    NO.    9.      (19.) 

D.D.G.M.—  R.W.  Bro.  Charles  Pye,  Clarksburg. 


No. 


79, 

88, 

90. 

96, 

93, 

137, 

192, 

230, 

2!4, 

23t>, 


Simcoe Bradford 

St.  George's Owen  Suund 

Manito Collirjgwood 

Coiinthian Barrie 

True  Blue .  Albion 

Pythagoras Meaford 

Orillia Orillia 

Kerr Barrie 

Beaver Clarksburg 

Manitoba Cookstown 


No.  249,  Caledonia Midland 

"  266,  Northern Stayner 

"  285,  Seven  Star AUiston 

"  304,  Minerva Stroud 

"  322,  M  orth  Star  Owen  Sound 

"  333,  Prince  Arthur Flesherton 

"  318,  Georgian Peaetanguishene 

"  367,  Lome Shelburne 

"  385,  Spry Beeton 


NIAGARA   DISTRICT,    NO    10.      (21.) 

D.D.G.M.— R.W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Garner,  Niagara  Falls  South. 


No. 


2,  Niagara Niaga'a 

7,  Uni  »n Grimsby 

15,  St.  George's St.  Catharines 

32,  Amity Dunnville 

35,  St.  John's Cayuga 

103,  Mipie  Leaf St.  Catharines 

105,  St.  Mark's Drummondville 

115,  Ivy.... Beamsviile 

168,  Merritt Wtlland 

169,  Macnab Port  Colboure 

185,  Enniskillen York 


No.  221,  Mountain Thorold 

"  254,  Ciifton Niagara  Falls 

"  277,  Seymour Port  Dalhousie 

"  286,  Temple St.Catharines 

"  319,  Hiram Hagersville 

"  329,  Kiug  Solomon Jarvis 

"  337,  Myrtle Port  Robinson 

"  338,  Dufferin Wellandport 

"  372,  Palmer Victoria 

"  373,  Copestone Welland. 


20.s 


GRAND   LODGE   OF    CANADA. 


16, 

22, 
23, 

25, 
54, 
65, 
75, 

85, 
87, 
07 

99,' 
118, 
129, 
136, 
156, 
218, 
220, 
229, 
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No. 


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No. 


No. 


TORONTO    DISTrlCT   SO 

D.D.G.M.—  R.  W.  Bro.  Harry 

St.  Andrews Toronto    No. 

Kin?  Solomon's Toronto 

Richmond Richmond  Hill 

Ionic Toronto 

Vaughan Maple 

Rehoboam Toronto 

St.  John's Toronto 

Wilson Toronto 

Markham  Union Markham 

•  haron ....  Sharon 

Tuscan Newma  ket 

Union Schomberg 

The  Rising-  Sun Aurora 

Richardson.   Stouffii'le 

Yoi  k Eglington 

Stevenson Toronto 

Zer  datha Uxbridge 

Ionic Bramptou 

Ashlar Toronto    U  D 


,  11.  (38.) 

A.  Collins,  Toronto. 

265,  Patterson Thomhill 

269,  Brougham  Union Brougham 

292   Robertson Nobl-ton 

305,  Humber Weston 

311,  Blackwood Woodbridge 

316,  Doric Toronto 

326,  Zetland Toronto 

339,  Orient Toronto 

343,  Georgina Sutton  West 

346,  Occident Toronto 

354,  Brock Canniugton 

356,  River  Park Streetsville 

357,  St  Gerge Toronto 

:  69,  Miniico Lambton 

384,  Alpha Toronto 

410,  Zeta T  ronto 

424,  D  ric Pickering 

426,  Stanley Toronto  Junction 

Acacia Eatt  Torouto 


ONTARIO    DISTRICT    NO.    12     (22.) 


30. 

31, 

39, 

66, 

77, 

101 

)14, 

139, 

145, 

155, 


D.D.G.M.— P.  W.  Bro.  W 

Ontai  io Port  Hope 

Composite Whitby 

Jerus  lern Bowman  vile 

Mount  Zicn Fr  oklin 

Durham Newcastle 

Faithful  Brethren Lindsay 

Corinthian Pete  rborough 

H^  pe Port  Hope 

Lebanon Oshawa 

J.  B.  Hall Millbr  ok 

P>  terborough Peterbor  ugh 


J.  Rob:r'son,  Poit  Hope. 

No.  223,  Norwood Norwood 

"    268,  Verulam Bobcaygeon 

"     270,  Cedar Oshawa 

"    313,  dementi Lakefield 

'    3  .'5,  Orono Orono 

"    374,  Keene Keene 

"     375,  Lome Orremee 

"     398,  Victoria Yictor'a  Road 

'■     406,  The  Spry Fenelon  Falls 

' '     408,  Murray Eeaverton 

U.D.        Fidelity Port  Ten  v 


P3IXCE   EDWARD   DISTRICT.    NO   13.    (20.) 

D.D.G.M.—  R.  W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Thornton,  M.D.,  C;nsecon. 


11 

1", 
18, 

29, 
38. 

4* 
50. 

m. 

91 
123. 


Moira Belleville 

St.  John's Cobourg 

Prince  Edward Picton 

United Brighton 

Trent Trenton 

Madoc Madoc 

Consecoa Consecon 

Stiling Stirling 

Colborne Colborne 

The  Bel'eville Bsllevitle 


No.  126,  Golden  Rule Ca  rpbellford 

"  127,  Franck ■. Frankfort 

"  161,  Percy Warkw  ith 

•'  16i,  Star  in  the  Evt Wellington 

"  215,  Lake Ameliatburg 

"  222,  Marmora Marn.ora 

••  239.  Tweed Tweed 

' '  278,  Mystic Roslin 

"  283,  Eureka Belleville 

"  401,  Craig Deseronto 

FROXTENAC   DISTRICT   NO.    14.    (13.) 

D.D.G.M. — R.  W.  Bro.  Geirge  Sommerville,  Kingston. 
Tee  Ancient  St.  Johu>..Kingst  n     No    101,  Leeds Ganancque 


92, 
109, 
119. 
-46, 
157, 


Union Napanee 

Cataraqui Kin^s'on 

Albi  n Harrowsmith 

Maple  Leaf  Bath 

Prince  <  f  Wales Newburg 

Simpson Newbor  o' 


212,  Elysian Garden  Island 

22S,  Prince  Artbur Odessa 

253,  Miuc'en Kingston 

299,  Victoria Centreville 

404,  Lome Tamwcrth 


ST.    LAWRENCE   II8TRICT   NO.    15.    (2?). 

D.D.G.M.— R.  W.  Br;\  C.  W.  Bullock,  Ljn. 


Sussex Br^ckville 

True  Britons Perth 

St.  Francis   Smith's  Fa  Is 

Mount  Z  on Ken  ptrille 

Merrickvi'le Merrickville 

St.  James Maitland 

Rising  Sun.. Farmersvilfe 

Central Prescott 

Cornwall Cornwall 

Excel  ior Morrisburg 

Frif  ndly  Brothers Iroquois 


207,  La'-ca^ter Lancaster 

242,  Macoy Mallorytown 

!  56,  Farran's  Point. . ..  Farrui's  Point 

320,  Chesterville Chesterville 

3 "8,  Salem Brockviile 

370,  Harmoi  y Delta 

383,  Henderson West  Winchester 

387,  LaT  sdowne Lansdowne 

38»,  Crystal  Fountain..  Nor' h  Augusta 

416,  Lvn Lyn 

418,  Max ville Max  vi'lle 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  209 


OTTAWA  DISTRICT  NO.    16.  (17). 

D.D  G.M.— K."W.  Bro.  R.  A.  Klock,  Klock's  Mills. 


No.  21a,  St.  John's Vankleek  Hill 

52,  Dalhousie   Ottawa 

53,  Doric Ottawa 

63,  St  John's Carleton  Place 

122,  Renfrew  Renfrew 

128,  Pembroke    Pembroke 

147,  Mississippi  Almonte 

148,  Civil  Service Ottawa 

159,  Goodwood  Richmond 


177,  The  Builders' Ottawa 

186,  Plantagenet Plantagenet 

196,  Madawaska  Arnprior 

209,  Evergreen Lanark 

231,  Lodge  of  Fidelity   Ottawa 

264,  Chaudiere Ottawa 

371,  Prince  of  Wales Ottawa 

406,  Mattawa Mattawa 


ALGOMA  DISTRICT  NO.  17  (5). 

D.D.G.M.— R.W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Hearst,  Sault  St.  Marie. 

No.  287,  Shuniah PortArthuri  No.  415,  Port  William Port  William 

"    412,    Keystone Sault  Ste  Marie      "  417,  Keewatin  Keewatin  Mills 

"    414,  Pequonga Rat  Portage  ] 

NIPISSING   DISTRICT  NO.  18  (7.) 

R.  W.  Bro.  Isaac  Huber,  Bracebridge. 


No.  352,  Granite  Parry  Sound 

"    360,  Muskoka   Bracebridge 

"    376,  Unity Huntsville 

"    409,  Golden  Rule Gravenhii'-st 


No.  420,  Nipissing North  Bay 

"    423,  Strong    Sundridge 

"    427,  Nickel Sudbury 


NOT  ATTACHED  TO  ANT   DISTRICT  . 

No.  293,  The  Royal  Solomon  Mother,  Jerusalem,  Palestine. 


Erie 

St.  Clair 

London 

South  Huron 

North  Huron 

Wilson 

Wellington 

Hamilton 

Georgian 

Niagara 

Toronto 

Ontario 

Prince  Edward 

Frontenac 

St.  Lawrence 

Ottawa 

Algoma 

Nipissing 

Unattached 


District  No. 


RECAPITULATION. 
1  


9 
10 
11 

ia 

13 
14 
15 
16 

17 
18 


.22  Lodge 

.19 

.27 

.15 

.16 

.21 

.21 

.21 

.19 

.21 

.38 

.22 

.20 

.13 

.22 

.17 

.  5 

.  7 

.  1 


Total . 


347 


EXPULSION  BY  GRAND  LODGE. 
No.  377— William  Isaac  Degeer. 

SUSPENSIONS  FOR  UNMASONIC  CONDUCT. 
No.  2— Charles  Culver.    82— George  Davids3n.    119 -S.  D.  Williams.    121— Samuel 
S.  Hamill.    136— E.  C.  Davies.    144-  W.  H.  Winstone.    118—  E.  C.  Raper.     171— Henry 
F.  Kipp.    231— Edward  C.  Raper.    290 -E  R.  Shepley.  316— Wm.  D.  Andrewi.    348— 
Henry  Jennings.    372— Geo.  Dennahower.    410— E.  C.  Davies. 

SUSPENSIONS  FOR  NON-PAYMENT  OF  DUES. 

No.  3— Thomas  Boyle.  5— A.  E.  Fitton,  T.  P.  Sparham,  J.  C.  McEwan,  W.  T.  Dock- 
rill,  Sam.  Scott.  10— C.  K.  Brown,  W.  B.  Coles,  R.  Rochester,  J.  F.  Smith.  16— J  G. 
Bowman,  D.  B.  Kissock,  J.  H.  Samo,  L.  A.  Sexsmith,  W.  Stewart.  20— A.  Cummins, 
J.  Hollingsworth,  G.  Clark,  A.  M.  Frederick,  P.  H.  Watson.  24— E.  Chalmers,  C.  Rich- 
ards, J.  Lindsay.  25— F.  C.  Moffat.  26— T.  Crossen,  T.  E.  Shipley.  28— H.  Laing, 
John  Selleck.  31— T.  E  Gale.  33— H.  Armstrong,  Abram  Smith,  Wm.  Mitchell,  Jno. 
McLeod,  A.  Embury,  John  Scobie,  Wm.  Robinson.  38— R.  Woolsey,  J.  E.  Baker,  Geo. 
T.  Nean,  L,  Abbott,  Sr.  40— Harry  Bryant.  41— M.  J.  Patton,  J.  S.  Wright,  J.  F. 
N 


210  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

Sherwood,  Geo.  Pierce,  J.  Bowes,  S.  J.  Hill.  43— J.  S.  ParmeLter.  G.  A.  O'Dill,  J.Mison. 
45— D.  S.  Anderson,  A.  J.  Nelles,  R.  Pearce,  Wm  Thomas.  46— H.  Fitzsimnions,  Wm. 
WilsoD.  47— G.  W.  Botton,  Thos.  Gorst,  J.  K.  Middough.  54— Thomas  Devlin, 
F  Whitened.  55— W.  W.  Robinson,  H.  McGurrel.  56— W.  H.  Morgan,  A.  H.  Dalziel, 
Jas  McKenzie,  John  Fraser.  57— J.  H.  Thompson,  G.  W.  Johnston.  61— T.  Gordon, 
W  L  Treblecock,  F.  Kelk,  J.  Fathersall.  62— W.  Dixon,  J.  Walker.  63— A.  K.  Proud, 
Rich  Baird,  Ben.  Leith,  A.  W.  Bell.  J.  H.  Brcwn'ee,  A.  McGregor.  64— R.D.Colgro^e, 
Jas  Malcolm,  J.  G.  Brewer,  H.  W.  Crach,  F.  H.  Howard.  65— G.  A  Barnet1-,  J.Charter, 
J.  Glanvilie,  G.  Hastings,  W.  G.  Quingley,  D  Rogers,  G.  A.  Ross,  J.  B.  Smith.  J.  Shipp, 
W  H  Fozc  E.  S.  Warce,  A.  R.  Byington,  Jas.  Dale,  J.  H.  Smedley,  J.  Sinclair,  H.  J. 
Cox  68— A.  J.  McCirtv,  B.  Allen,  J.  W.  Holmes,  W.  W.  Woolivtr.  69— P.  Meyers, 
W  Gav,  H.  Conlev,  P.  Conlev,  S.  PelJiser,  W.  H.  Phillips,  W.  J.  Reynolds,  D.  Smith, 
J  Doak  L.  Bird,  J.  Rennie,  J.  Hawltv,  A.  Martin,  A.  Phillips,  J.  Booth,  S.  Caverley, 
75— J  E.  Snider,  76-J.  W.  Stafford,  C.  Utting,  P.  H.  McEwati,  W.  R.  Bell, 
J  Quick  C  lies  W.  A.  Close,  Jas.  A.  Close,  J.  S.  Falconer,  J.  Havener,  Wm.  Rice. 
77— C  Reeves,  H.  McNeill,  R.  P.  Scidmore,  Wm.  Weir,  M.  Kenney.  81— H.  Fuller, 
H.  Kennedv,  R.  A.  Tupholme,  C.  X.  D.  Tilden,  A.  Schultz,  P.  L.  Adair. 
82— C  S.  G.  Yarwtod.  S3— A.  Meikison,  D.  A.  Campbell,  Thomas  Vennor,  J.  Eakin1", 
j'  H  Lee  E  Hutchinson,  H.  H.  Sands.  84— James  McArtnt  y,  James  Thompson,  C.  J. 
Tuthill.  86— T.  H.  Churchill,  W.  W.  Farley,  W.  Kennedy,  Henry  Small,  S.  Wright. 
88— E.  Fergus;  n,  John  Sinclair,  11  McNab,  F.  E.  Wade.  90— J.  H.  Brethour.  91— P. 
Hinman  B.  Hinman,  J.  Keith,  James  A.  Kelley,  S.  S.  Townsend,  W.  L.  King,  W.  H. 
Smith  D.  M.  Christie,  M.  H.  Peterson,  James  F.  Banta  Robt.  Coyle  H.  H.  Hawiey,  W. 
C  Duhuadge.  96— A.  G.  Waters,  J.  Winterborn,  M.  Fletcher.  97— J.  Doan,  W.  A. 
Ewing.  103— J.  Buck,  W.  H.  Fletcher,  C.  E.  Secord,  A.  Bennett,  N.  Newhouse,  C.  Beck- 
man  3.  B  Turner,  W.  Connors,  J.  R.  Newman,  Wm.  Can  pbell.  104— H.  B.  Anderson. 
105— J  W.  Mattev,  J.  B.  Kennedy,  V.  B.  Bvron.  106— J.  McClellan,  E.  M.  Sage.  107— 
G  Adcock  W.  R."Pincombe,  G.  Gardner.  J.  Adair,  P.  D.  McLean,  J.  Baughart,  C.Burch, 
l'  G  Jarvis,  B.  L.  Wells,  D.  Borland,  W.  R.  Dunn,  W.  B!akie.  115— E.  M.  House,  C. 
Horr:"-an,  J.  George,  S.  Grobb,  A.  Albright,  J.  Simpson.  119— S.  D.  Williams.  121— P. 
H  McEwen  T.  C.  Bonlee,  Jno.  Blacker,  C.  Champion,  H.  Dixon,  H.  W.  McPherson,  W. 
AOstram  Jos.  Waddington.  125— A.  L.  McKay.  12S— Jas.  Percival,  J.  S.  Robinson, 
W  Rowan,  Wm.  Scott,  T.  G.  Eo!and,  R.  Bell,  Jno.  Dow,  J.  S.  Fuge,  W.  J.  Lee,  W. 
Williams.  R  Porteous,  J.  Ledgerwood.  135— Joseph  W.  Rolls.  137— T.  Chambers.  T. 
Randle  R.  Kerr,  K.  Hurd,  A.  Lockerby,  James  Robertson.  139— G.  St-  rie,  J.  G.  Smith, 
Wm.  Leek,  G.  C.  Black,  Jas.  Gall.  141— E.  Seigle,  Chris.  White.  143— J.  S.  Lochead,  E. 
Bush  D  C  elland,  W.  Adams,  A.Thompson,  C.Clelland.  147— T.Swalwell,  Jas.Townsend, 
Jas.  McMllan.  143— W.  R.  Bell.  155— E.  O.  Delong.  156— J.  G.  Creightou.  W.J.Langril', 
15S—  \  Stoakes,  J.  A.  Robertson,  Wm.  Wright,  Robert  Anderson.  159— R.  Wilson. 
104-W.  Phillips,  L.  Wilson,  J.  J.  McD.  Clemenson,  W.  H.  Sniythe,  M.  Pef.et,  .Bate- 
man  L.  Clark.  170-H.  Goudier.  171— J.  Britton.  174— J.  A.  Becker,  T.  H.  Barrett, 
jr  Alf  Wm.  Ross,  J.  C.  Thomas.  177— A.  ChatBeld,  C.  A  Clarke,  Geo.  Crain,  Geo. 
Finch  180— T  R.  Ga'.er,  J.  Kribs.  181— C.  J.  McCollom.  184— D.  Campbell,  J. 
Johnston,  A.  McCrae.  194— A.  H.  McKenzi?.  2.1— Hy.  Collard,  John  Finucan. 
209a— C.  S.  Lennie.  H.  A.  McLean,  J.  C.  Trebilcock,  L.  C.  Leonard.  217— Wm.  Arm- 
strong. 218— E.  Firth.  M.  A.  Cash,  T.  E.  Chapman,  F.  Humphries,  Jno.  Henderson. 
-219— W.  F.  Lauioiit,  220— Wm  Hogg,  E.  T.  Cowan.  221— W.  Aitchison,  H.  Besgood, 
W.  S.  Smyth  D.  Carr,  W.  H.  P>)ne.  222 -J.  Wilkinson,  E.  J.  Cowain,  R.  J.  Fallis, 
T  P.  Webster,  W.  H.  Shaw.  225— C.  Bittman,  A.  Aitchison.  k228— J.  W.  Denges. 
231— Wm.  Moonev,  G.  H.  Tavlor.  233 -Ab.  Nichols.  234— Thos.  McKenny,  I.  G. 
Russe'l.  235— Jas  *  Colbourne,  R.  Blackburn,  D.  M.  Hopper.  236— D.  K.  Ross,  O.  R.  Fer- 
guson, Geo.  McCluskey.  242— M.  L.  Pearson,  Wm.  J.  Ferguson, P.  Ferguson,  Thos.  Pur- 
vis. U.  E.  Brown,  Jos.  Avery,  A.  McDonald.  243-S.  S.  Nixon.  247— G.  S.  Miller.  253— 
H.  Bowden,  Wm.  Dunn,  B.  Robinson,  J.  B.  Reid.  256- James  E.  Graham.  258 — Geo. 
Anderson.  260— Charles  Mo  ore.  266— B  Beattv,  E.  B.  Saunders,  H.  Robinson,  T.  W. 
Coleman,  J.  J.  Pilkey,  F.  J.  Jewel,  S.  Coburn,  F.  Henderson,  W.  C.  Train,  E.  C.  Cross. 
o,37_w.  L.  Tackaberrv,  John  Hyslo~>,  Samuel  Perrin.  270— John  Hill.  271 — W.  H 
Grand,  A.  McLean.  274-  A.  Nelson,  D  McGregor,  I.  Brown,  W.  P.  Williamson.  289— 
W.  A.  Barclay,  H.  Barclay,  J.  Adams,  H.  Adams,  M.  D.  Cameron,  D.  Fuller,  H.  Fra9er, 
A.  Gray,  D.  Lo-ky,  G.  Lipset,  R.  Perry,  J.  Routledge,  D.  McArthur,  G.  H.  Routledge, 
J.  Wane,  E.  Zivits.  290— M.  Gowman,  J.  Wilson,  J.  Hudson.  292— Jas.  McFadden, 
P.  T.  McCallutn,  James  Brett,  Jos.  Button.  302— F.  Bryan,  J.  BeviDgton,  W.  G.  Carter, 
J  Caldicott,  Jas.  Milligan,  S.  Shirk.  304 -J.  Ambrose,  T.  Brunskel'.  307— R.  Dunn, 
G.  Dunn,  H.  Rook,  Jas.  Cleve,  N.  D.  Wylie,  D.  Detwiler.  312— H.  M.  Muener,  N.  A. 
Bailey,  R.  H.  Best,  Alex.  Reid.  F.  M.  Ra'by,  James  Graham,  A.  McDonald,  Jno.  Fisher, 
James  Morton,  W.  A.  Fraser,  Wm.  Anderson,  D.  F.  McDonald,  T.  B.  Roe,  A.  J.  Davis, 
N  McPherson,  Wm.  Bodkin,  O.  B.  Marsha'l,  Jas  Fisher,  J^hn  L.  Jud  on.  316— W. 
Foibes,  G.  C.  Williams,  J.  F.  Wilkinson.  319— P.  W.  Holbrooke,  W.  W.  Webb.  S21— 
W  A.  Felton.  326— John  Plito,  Jas.  Robertson,  James  F.  Lee.  338— H.  Brown,  Wm. 
Gates,  H.  A.  Cook,  P.  Sensab»ugh.  339— W.  F.  R.  Collins.  T.  R.  Pool»,  F.  Farragher, 
J  Hughes.  C.  Greenwood,  E.  Robinson,  A.  Glenn,  J.  W.  Mallory,  R.  Newell,  T.  Neff, 
W.  H.  McKay,  W.  McKce,   F.  Daldiy,  Alex.  Gibb,  D.  F.  McM;llai,  W.  B.  Porleton,  J. 


ANNUAL    COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,    5892.  211 

Trebilcock,  J.  Wa'sh,  W.  Parkinson.  344— John  English,  John  Beverley,  ffm.  McKay. 
345— W.  B.  Flewelling,  N.  Groves,  T.  C.  Hewitt.  348- J.  Broiks,  J.  M.  Craigie,  W.  j. 
Keat'iig,  T.  Trcmar,  Alex.  Arnold,  N.  Fairburn.  S54— R.  C.  Brandon,  J.  Cowan,  R. 
Munro,  N.  Sandison  Neil,  B.  Camibell.  358— R.  A.  Tupholm,  W.  Parsons.  389— W.  R. 
Sumincrfeldt,  A.  C.  Wood.  W.  H.  Davis,  A.  Word.  362— H.  W.  Hicks,  N.  McDougall. 
364— D.  Duncsnson,  N.  McArthur,  Jas.  Thompson.  366 — J.  W.  Brown,  J.  H.  Evans. 
367— H.  J.  M.  Wilson,  D.  Craig,  G.  R.  Harper,  J.  S.  Seymour,  F.  B.  Carey,  H.  A. 
Eastman,  J.  S.  Folsv,  A.  D.  Ellis,  R.  J.  Reid.  372— E.  J.  Burton,  J.  L.  Shirton. 
377— H.  J.  Boston.  378— H.  L.  Fvsh,  J.  P.  McLean,  J.  D.  Smith.  379-Jos.  Goulding. 
W.  Whitaker,  G.  Cheney.  3S0— J.  W.  Edwards,  J.  Westbrook,  J.  C.  Grant.  384— C.  P. 
Collard,  E.  Adler,  J.  A.  Martin,  W.  J.  Harler,  J.  A.  Wadsworth,  S.  Hopkins,  R.  W. 
Purvis,  J.  R.  Baruhart,  C.  L.  Denicon,  J.  A.  Barnes,  J.  R.  Hopkins,  M.  Stothart,  A.  G. 
Hewish,  M.  H.  Hasler,  T.  Boyce,  R.  Hayes,  H.  A.  Hardman,  W.  H.  Kelly.  390— W.  K. 
Amsden,  J.  Atkinson,  H.  Carey,  P>.  Carev,  W.  Congdon,  W.  E.  Norton,  E.  Ralphzev- 
man,  G.  Rheintgen.  E.  R.  Taylor.  392— D.  Campbell,  E.  Campbell,  B.  Schram,  James 
Campbell,  Jim.  fchram,  G.  Hill'er.  400— Geo.  L.  Tizard.  402— E.  Dunstan,  C.  J.  A. 
Batstone,  Wm.  Church.  403— Thos.  H.  Wright,  James  H.  Hanna.  405— Geo.  Snyder, 
R.  Flogg,  H.  L.  Nicho'son,  James  Nidd,  James  Lomax,  R.  H.  L.  Hardy,  E.  J.  M.  Cham- 
berlane.  406— A.  L.  Hall,  J.  Feed,  F.  Sane  ford,  S.  Otto.  James  Paterson.  4C9— J.  C. 
Arderson.  410— James  Arnold,  J.  F.  dimming.  John  Hunter,  E.  G.  Mingay.  C.  T. 
Strong,  J.  O.  Orr,  H.  C.  Haght.  John  Oag,  M.  R.  Clissold,  W.  O.  English.  415— John 
L.  Brown,  Edward  Allen,  A.  T.  Botsford,  Alex.  McDonald,  William  Hancock.  422— A. 
J.  Baker.    423— B.  McDermott,  J.  M.  Brutdage.    425— D.  F.  McDonald. 

RESTORATIONS. 
No.  6— S.  S.  Malcolmson.  7— Geo.  H.  Hewson.  9— F.  Burrows,  F.  Chinneck.  11— W. 
A.  Roblin,  A.  E.  Davis,  J.  W.  Campicn.  15— G.  T.  Wilson.  17— Jno.  Gilibard.  18— 
Jno.  D.  Gilbert,  P.  Marrion.  20.— T.  Flyn.  Wm.  Gerrv,  A.  S.  Cox,  W.  Kollmeyer,  J.  P.. 
Harris.  21a— Charles  Smith.  26- P.  H.  Salter.  58— A.  H.  Cameron.  30— G.  H.  Dart- 
nell.  33— J.  W.  Phairs.  C-7— P.  J.  Brown.  38— James  A.  Orr,  Geo.  T.  Nean.  40— J. 
G.  Buchanan.  44 -H.  H.  Hunt.  A.  B.  Remey,  45— E.  Kester,  G.  W.  Thomrs,  W.  J. 
Graves,  E.  Kester.  46 -A.  G.  McKerrall,  J.  Dalgarns.  52.— E.  E.  Hawkins.  54— T.  E 
Devlin.  55— Robt.  Nevins,  J.  B.  Arnold.  F.  Putman,  G.  W.  Easton.  58— Hugh  Craig. 
61— B.  A.  Dunning,  M.  C.  Beasley,  H.  Entwistle.  69— P.  Meyers,  S.  Caldwell.  76— 
Henry  Haves.  77— Jost  ph  Pollard,  D.  McGibbin.  78— John  Cummings.  S3 — J.  W. 
Minor.  90— W.  R.  Andersen.  91— D.  Bradd,  James  F.  Banta,  J.  Keith,  W.  H. 
Smith.  92-John  Rockwell.  93— W.  H.  Carpenter,  Geo.  Moni'aws.  91— F.  E. 
Sheppard,  G.  C.  Be?g.  96— Willirm  Glenn.  97— R.  Park.  103— A.  Bennett. 
109 -T.  W.  Guess.  110— R.  H.  Collier.  119— John  Hogle.  127-A.  C.  Peters.  129— 
E.  H.  Mussen,  J.  F.  Smith.  133— John  Drew.  135— Geo.  Smith,  Samuel  Coxe,  Geo. 
W.  Bradt,  A.  de  Lonr,  W.  E.  Bradlev.  136— J.  A.  Lrdd,  P.  G.  Button.  137— H. 
West  139— Thomas  Mav,  J.  W.  Ray,  Wm.  Leek.  141— Ed.  Seigle.  142— M.  Durant. 
143— S.  Redmond,  McK.  Stamp.  144— W.  R.  Knox.  153— J.  M.  Mclntyre.  156— W. 
J.  LangiM.  158-A.  G.  Elliott.  164— W.  Fhillifs.  172— Robert  Ross.  181— P. 
Thomson.  184— J.  L.  Cain.  185— R.  A.  Wiir.  190— W.  G.  Woodworth.  193— D.  A. 
Marlatt.  197— Wm.  Walsh.  2v7— W.  A.  Jacobs,  W.  C.  Dickson.  209a— W.  A.  Reid, 
L.  H.  Scandrett,  L.  C.  Leonard.  212— John  Bruviere.  21G— R.  W.  Greig.  217— F. 
M.  Falls.  218— S.  J.  Sharpe.  220— John  Somerville,  T.  Davev,  A.  Laur.  221— W. 
M.  Undershott,  H.  James,  H.  N.  Summers,  J.  W.  McFarland.  222— B.  O. 
Lott,  224— J.  Hudson.  225— A.  B.  McCallum.  229— J.  A.  Sharp.  231— A'ex. 
Taylrr.  236— D.  Hopper.  238— J.  M.  Courtwright,  E.  Saunders.  241— David 
L.  Brown  (Restored  bv  G.  M.),  Peter  Williams  (Restored  by  G.  M.)  253— W.  H.  L. 
Atkins,  C.  E.  Britton.  263— J.  R.  Kendall,  James  Hendrv.  264— James  Elliot,  Chas. 
Beeson.  267— H.  J.  Eberts,  F.  L.  Sanagan.  270— J.  A.  Gibson.  272— H.  Richardson, 
2S2— R  S.  Bodman.  2S4— E  E.  Wade.  289— L.  Stitson,  T.  Hodgins.  291— W.J.Stutt, 
D.  Erwin.  295— Geo.  Green,  J.  Robb,  J.  Fryer,  W.  Jamieson,  C.  Brown,  R.  Freeland. 
302— H.  Kelso.  301— J.  Ambro  e.  321-  A.  Wir.low.  323— J.  M.  Courtwright.  S26— 
T.  A.  Thompson,  James  F.  Lee.  333— J.  Elliot,  Wm.  Neilson.  334— C.'C.  Grren. 
338— Alex.  McGlashen.  341— B.  Smith,  Geo.  Warder,  P.  Brown,  Alex.  McLleod.  344— 
Fred  Ru  sell.  345— J.  Richardson,  R.  Pickel,  A.  Appleton.  346— T.  A.  Thompscn. 
348— P.  Parker.  3E6— W.  H.  Law.  357— T.  Ctway  Page.  35S— John  Wilks,  Walter 
Parsons.  361— G.  Gour.  362- N.  McDougall.  367— S.  Richardson,  T.  H.  Murtin 
370— Abner  Brown.  376— B.  G.  Beattie.  382-W.  J.  Va'e.  383— W.  J.  Harland,  G.  P. 
Sills.  397— P.  McG  ath.  410— James  Arnold,  E.  G.  Mingay,  J.  O.  Orr.  413— Mat 
Martin.    414— James  Weidmrn.    415— Wm.  Hancock. 


212 


GRAND   LODGE    OF    CANADA. 


AT  REST. 


^ 


Name. 


Wm.  Turner 

R.  Grant  Warren 

3    John  Trowel] 

3  j  Wm,  Carter 

3  I  Francis  Elkington. . . 
5  |  P.  H.  Neild  

D.  Wylie 

W.  A.  Schofield  . . . . 
T.  Joy 

F.  D.  Boyes 

Jas.  D.  HcCullough. 
J.  Barker 

G.  W.  Shaver 

W.  Edgar 

W.  Scott 

A.  Cuthbertson 

A.  Craig 

E.  Rogers 

J.  Grove 

J.  W.  Stanley    

A.  A.  Miller 

S.  B.  Harman 

John  Fralick 

Thomas  Faughnan.. 

20  ;  Thomas  G.  Lowe 

20    R.  Luxton 

20  |Wru.  Smith  

22  ;Wm.  Molton 

22    D.  McLellan 

22  'James  E.  Smith 

24    W.  A.  Lavell 

24    John  Shields 

26    James  Bradley 

26  J.  B.Hall  

27  [D.  McLellan 

27  iR.Noblett 

27  R.  Woods 

28  jWm.  Bnrrill 

30    Chris.  Johnson 

30  |  J.  H.  Austin 

83    W.  McLean  

33    W.  J.  Harris  


35    Wm.  Young 

37  |Wm.  McMurry... 

T.  Mc  Bride 

A.  McLachlin   .. . 

C.  L.  Thomas  ... 

T.  G.  Furnival.. . 

L.  Wright 

Chas.  Robertson. 

Jas.  G.  Sinclair... 

Jno.  Clayton 

Thos.  Thornton  . 

John  Nicholson  . 

J.  H.  Elliott 

W.  L.  Graham  . . . 

Wm.  Scott 

E.  Kester  

46  G.  A.  Tve 

48  |T.  H.  Taylor 

47  ID.  McLean 

48  Wm.  Cce 

48    Edward  Hill 

52    W.  S.  Brown 

52    E.  Storr 


Jan.  19. 
June  10. 
Oct.  16. 
Feb.  11 . 
Feb.  17. 
Oct.  6  . 
Dec.  21 . 
Jan.  26. 
Feb.  24. 
Sep.  27. 
Dec.  26. 
Jan.  27. 
Mar.  24 . 
Apl.  13. 
Nov.  15 . 
Mar.  10. 
June  7  . 
July. . . . 
Sept. . . . 
Nov  ... 
Jan.  17. 
Mar.  26. 
Nov.  4  .. 
May  24 .. 
May  27. 
June  24. 
No  Date 
Nov.  11. 
Mar.  16. 
March  . 
July3  . 
Dec.  10. 
jAug.9  . 
Mar.  15. 
[Mar.  16. 
[Feb.  21. 
Feb.  28. 
Feb.  IS. 
!Sep.  2  . 
Dec.  9  . 
Jan.  9  . 
Apl.  21. 
Jan.  5  . 


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Aug.  28. 
Sep.  25. 
Oct.  4  . 
Dec.  16. 
Jan.  21. 
Mar.  1  . 
Mar.  5  . 
June  20. 
Dec.  25. 
Apl.  12.. 
Mar.  21 . . 
Sep.  3  . . 
Nov.  16.. 
Dec.  29.. 
July  23.. 
Nov.  3  .. 
Nov.  19.. 
Aug.  22. . 
Dec.  11.. 
Oct.  20.. 
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S.  Ridour 

W.  W.  Robinson. 

Samuel  Allen 

John  Smith 

I.  Morgan 

D.  Ross  ...    

C.  W.  Smith 

E.  Mitchell 

Alex.  Henderson. 
Jno.  E.  Pearson. . 

F.  Jackman 

A.  McNauerhton. . 
S.  Caldwell 

A.  Kennedy 

J.  Trenneman  .. . 

R.  Box 

R.  Courneen 

D.  Tennant 

■John  Leys 

H.  P.  Harrison . . . 

Jos.  Bruce 

M.  H.  Berkeley... 

Wm.  Forbes 

W.  Andrews 

J.  Arnold 

B.  F.  Bartlett  , . . 

A.  Baughart 

Alex.  Peebles  . . . 
J.  A.  Alexander.. 

T.  B.  Salt 

John  Irwin 

John  Irvine 

A.  Averst 

E.  Johnston 

S.  Angrove 

W.  B.  McLardy  . 
Chas.  Ead 

|H.  Smith 

iW.  H.  Crosby.... 
John  McWatt  . . . 

jDinnis  Camp 

!C.  E.  Stewart  ..., 

[R.  Ratcliffe   

Asa.  Durkee 

Geo.  Whatley  ... 
S.  H.  Wetmore... 

J.  B.  Wells 

T.  B.  Caldwell..., 

J.  Craig 

W.  H.  Mason 

G.  Wallace 

J.  Wright 

J.  G.  McLean 

J.  M.  Hughes 

W.  R.  Jamison  . . . 

Seth.  Wesley 

W.  McTaggart.... 

M.   Burr 

L.  Johnson 

Thou  as  Doull 

D.  W.  Doan 

J.  A.  Rutherford.. 

John  Lyon  

R.  Brown 

Jno.  Boyd 


May  16. 
June  15. 
May  16. 
Aug.  5  . 
Dec.  19. 
Oct.  13. 
Feb.  1  . 
Feb.  22. 


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Jan.  27. 
Mar.  21. 
Apl.  24 
Mar.  23 . 
Nov.  25. 
Sept. . . . 
June  25. 
Oct.  28. 
July  9  . 
Jan.  29. 


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Aug.  31. 
May  10. 
Sep.  22. 
Apl.  13. 
Feb.  23. 
Apl.  13. 
June  13. 
Feb.  3  . 
Jan.  13. 
Feb.  1  . 
Apl.  2  . 
Sep.  9  . 
Dec.  18. 
Feb.  1  . 
Feb.  13. 
Jan.  24. 
May  22. 
Dec.  22. 
Oct.  ... 
Mav  21. 
May  IS. 
Feb.  17. 
Apl.  10. 
Dec.  7  . 
Feb.  27. 
Dec.  19. 


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June  24. 
July  31. 
Sep.  3  . 
July  6  . 
Oct".  19. 
Feb.  12. 
Sep.  15. 
Dec.  19. 
Aug.  12.. 
Feb.  12. 
May  30. 
Feb.  12. 
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Jan.  3  . 
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ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,    LONDON,    5892.  213 

AT  REST. 


w  so 

Name. 

Date. 

o'-c             Name. 

Date. 

1 

ZJ 

>  9 

1 

139 

W.  S.  Patterson 

Mar.  7   ..1892 

253 

Feb.  21.. 1892 

142 

W.  Parlow    

Oct.  29..  1891 

257 

J.  H.  Peebles 

Feb.  22.. 1892 

142 

Wm.  McGill 

Oct.  23..  1891 

257 

W.  N.  Robinson  .... 

Mar.  15..  1892 

142 

March  10. 1S92 

263 

M.  H.  Parker  

Mar.  14..  1892 

142 

C.  E.  Weedar   

March  28.1892 

264 

June  15  ..1892 

144 

Jan.  26.. 1892 

1267 

Feb.  12.. 1892 

143 

H.  G.  R.Tripp 

Jan.  24.. 1891 

268  IGeorge  Bick 

Oct.  11..  1891 

148 

C.  K.  Dearnallv 

March  27.1891 

274 

Mar.  14..  1892 

148 

May  26..  1891 

283 

July  20..  1892 

148 

Sir  J.  A.  Macdonald. 

June  6  ..1891 

286 

Wm.  Smyth 

Dec.  21..  1891 

151 

C.  M.  Lundy 

Dec.  31..  1891 

287 

A..  S.  Lloyd  

Nov.  20..  1891 

151 

Job.  C.  Bowers 

March  ...1892 

287 

J.  Flaherty   

April  4..  1892 

153 
153 
155 
159 

Oct.  28..  1891 
March  8.1892 

296 
297 
297 
303 

Oct.     3..  1891 
July  31..  1891 
June  21  ..1892 
Mar.  31..  1892 

G  M.  Ross 

Jan.  6  ...IS 92 

Thos.  Mitchell 

March  6..  1891 

159 

Feb.  3  ..1892 

309 

Jan.  24.. 1891 

159 

R.  A.  Owens 

April  4  ..1892 

314 

C.  W.  Laing 

S  apt.  12..  1891 

161 

Wm.  T.  Higgins 

Oct.  16..  1891 

316 

July    8..  1891 

161 

David  Glover   

April  16.. 1892 

316 

J.  W.  C.  Bedson.... 

May  14...  1892 

165 

Oct.    6  ..1891 

322 

June  20..  1892 

168 

L.  D.  Raymond  .... 

Jan.  12.. 1892 

1324 

Geo.  S.  Findlay  .... 

Sept.24..189l 

170 

J.  W  Carroll   

Dec.  28..  1891 

324 

Tho3.  D.  Wanzer 

Dec.  24..  1891 

170 
170 

174 
180 

T.  W.  Duncan 

Jan. 17.. 1892 
Feb.  29..  1892 
Feb.  8...  1892 
Sspt.  8..  1891 

324 
324 
324 

326 

E.  Mitchell 

Feb.  13..  1892 
Mar.  16..  1892 
June  6..  1892 
Mar.  26..  1892 

T.  Laidlaw 

W.  Murph 

S.  B.  Hirmin 

180 

S.  R.  Moffatt    

Oct.  8. ...1891 

332 

Feb.    6..  1892 

180 

181 
184 
190 

J.  E.  Worsfold 

W.  Wilkins  

John  Campbell    

G.  Routledge   

Oct.  12..  1891 
Oct.   9...  1891 
Jan.  2 1..  1892 
March  10.1892 

333 
333 

336 

341 

J.  J.  Field 

Aug.  16..  1891 
Feb.    4..  1892 

A.  Hislop  

W.  M.  Bacus 

May  30..  1892 

192 

F.  W.  Manndrell.... 

Aug.  9...  1891 

344 

F.  Chittick   

May  24..  1892 

192 

May  8  ...1892 

346 

John  H.  Pattitison.. 

Aug.  19..  1891 

192 

June  1  ..1892 

346 

Ben.  Woff 

Sept.25..1891 

197 

J.  F.  H.  Gunn 

Aug.  12..  1891 

346 

Albert  Weller 

Dec.  2 4..  1891 

201 

James  Robinson .... 

Nov.  21..  1891 

352 

Wm.  McPhilemy . . . . 

Nov.  12..  1891 

203 
209a 

D.  Foote   

Oct.  10..  1891 
March  28. 1S92 

357 

358 

A.  E.  Baker 

Feb.    1..1892 
Nov 1891 

James  L.  Young .... 

209a 

K.  McDonald     

Ji-ne23..1892 

359 

Thos.  Clarke 

Aug.l0..1S91 

218 

A.  W.  Barclay 

Oct.  9...  1891 

361 

July    9..  1891 

218 

Jan, 8 ...1892 

361 

T.  S.  Petrie  

Aug.   4..  1891 

218 
219 

June  17  ..1892 
March  20.2892 

362 
367 

Chas.  Thompson .... 
John  McEachren .... 

Feb.  10.. 1892 
Nov.    5..  1891 

John  Mui  ray    

220 
220 
222 

Wm.  Hogg-    

367 
368 
370 

H.  A.  Morrison  

W.  Williams 

N.  H.  Howard 

Mar.  30..  1892 
Feb.  18..  1892 
Jan.    8.. 1892 

Wm.  H.  Wells 

Nov.  8  ..1891 

222 
225 

D.  C.  Bell 

Nov.  18..  1891 
Feb.  22..  1892 

378 
378 

J.  S.  Smith  

Wm.  McRoberts 

Feb.    8.. 1892 
Jan.  25.. 1892 

Jno.  Stevenson  .... 

229 
229 

C.  Burrill 

Jan.  12..  1892 
Feb.  28..  1892 

380 
382 

Feb.    7.. 1892 
Feb.  25..  1892 

D.  W.  Craig 

John  Webb  

230 

E.  W.  King  

Oct 1891 

3.8-? 

May  20..  1892 

230 
231 

Feb.  17. ..1892 
Jan.  S...1892 

388 
394 

Patrick  Lorraine  . . . 

July    2.. 1891 
May  11..  1892 

W.  I.  Macdonald.. .. 

234 

R.  C.  Mitchell 

Feb.  28..  1892 

395 

G.  M.  Walker   

Jan 1892 

234 

J.  McAiislia 

April  19..  1892 

393 

W.  F.  Jennings   

June  5..  1892 

236 

J.  T.  Fletcher 

March  12.1892 

398 

Ap'l  16..  1891 

239 

I.  C.  Huyck 

March  27.1892 

400 

Ap'l  18..  1892 

243 

Ja=.  A.  Lorimer  .... 

Aug.  13..  1891 

402 

Thomas  Thornton  . . 

Dec.  25..  1891 

213 

D.  S.  Eastwood 

Feb.  20  .1S92 

413 

Aug.   6..  1892 

249 
250 

R.  Finch    

July  15 . .  1891 
Feb.  15..  1892 

417 
420 

Wm.  Dannison 

Mar.  12..  1892 
April  7..  1892 

250 

July  25..  189 2 

416 

Nov.    4..  1891 

253 

Nov.    8..  1891 

426 

Wm.  Withridge  

Jan.  31..  1892 

253 

J.  Greenfield 

Dec.  21..  189 1 

214  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 


3n  fIDemoriam. 
— •■<&»&• — 

MOST  worshipful  brother 

OTTO   KLOTZ, 

P.M.  Preston  Lodge,  No.  297,  Preston,  P.G.M.,  and  Grand  Representa- 
tive for  Washington  and  Saint  Domingo.     Died  Bth  July,  1892. 

RIGHT    WORSHIP!  rj     BROTHER 

SAMUEL  BICKERTON  HARMAN, 

P.M.  St.  Andrew's  Lodge,  No.  16,  Toronto,  P.D.D.G.M.,  and  Grand 
Representative  for  Alabami  and  Tennessee.  Died  %6th  March, 
1S92. 


RIGHT    WORSHIPFUL    BROTHER 

EDWARD  MITCHELL, 

P.M.  Acacia  Lodge,  No.  61,  Hamilton,  P.  D.D.G.M.,  Grand  Treasurer 
andGr.nd  Representative  for  California.  Died  ::ad  February, 
189S. 


RIGHT    WORSHIPFUL    BROTHER 

DAVID  McLELLAN, 

P.M.  King  Solomon's  Lodge,  No.  22,  Toronto,  Past  Grand  Senior  War- 
den, and  Grand  Representative  for  Georgia  and  Illinois.  Died 
16th  March,  1892. 


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RIGHT   WORSHIPFUL   BROTHER 

J.  F.  H.  CUNN, 

P.  M.   Saugeen  Lodge,  No.  197,  Walkerton,  P.D.D.G.M.,  and  Grand 
Representative  for  Mississippi.     Died  12th  September,  1891. 


RIGHT  WORSHIPFUL  EROTHER 

J.  B.  HALL, 

P.M.  Ontario  Lodge,  No.  26,  Port  Hope,  P.D.D.G.M.    Died  15th  March. 
189-2. 


VERY    WORSHIPFUL   BROTHER 


THOMAS  BROCK, 


P.M.  Kilwinning  Lodge,  No.  64,  London,  Past  Grand  Stewa-d.     Died 
5th  January,  1892. 


VERY    WORSHIPFUL   BROTHER 


WALTER  PATERSON, 


f.M.  Peterborough  Lodge,  No.  155,  Peterborough,  Past  Grand  Steward. 
Died  Gth  January,  1892. 


216 


GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 
LIST  OF  GRAND  OFFICERS   FOR  1892-93. 


THE   GRAND   MASTER. 

M.W.  Bro.  Hon.  J.  M.  Gibson,  Q.C Hamilton 

THE  DEPUTY  GRAND  MASTER. 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White,  Q.C Pembroke 

THE  DISTRICT   DEPUTY  GRAND   MASTERS. 

R.W.  Bro.  H.  F.  Jell Rodney Erie  District  No.    1 

R.W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Harvey,  M.D Wyoming  fct.  Clair  "  2 

R.W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hess  St   Thomas London  "  3 

R.  W .  Bro.  J  seph  Beck  Saltford South  Huron  "  4 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Morton  Wingham North  Huron  "  5 

R.W.  Bro.  E.  G.  Wei's Simcoe   Wilson  "  0 

R.W.  Bro.  Alfred  Taylor Gait Wellington  "  7 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Gunn Hamilton  Hamilton  "  8 

R.W.  Bro.  Charles  Pye Clarksburg   Georgian  "  9 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Garner Niagara  Falls  S.. Niagara  "  10 

R.W.  Bro.  Harry  A.  Collins Toronto Toronto  "         .    11 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Robertson  Port  Hope Ontario  "  12 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  H,  Thornton,  M.D Consecon Prince  Edward  "  13 

R.W.  Bro.  Geo.  Sommerville Kingston  Frontenac  "  14 

R.W.  Bro.  C.  W.  Bullock  Lyn St.  Lawrence  "  15 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  A.  Klock Klock's  Mills ....  Ottawa  "  16 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Hearst Sault  Ste.  Marie.  Algouca  "  17 

R.W.  Bro.  Isaac  Huber Bracebridge Nipissing  "  18 

THE  GRAND  WARDENS. 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Barker  London 

R.W.  Bro.  George  Inglis  Owen  Sound 

THE  GRAND   CHAPLAIN. 

R.  W.  Bro.  Rev.  J.  H.  Fairlie Meaford 

THE  GRAND  TREASURER. 

M.  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray Hamilton 

THE  GRAND  REGISTRAR. 

R.W.  Bro.  F.  F.  Manley Toronto 

THB  GRAND   SECRETARY. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  J.  Mason .Hamilton 

V.W.  Bro.  A.  A.  S.  Ardagh Toronto Grand  Senior  Deacon,' 

V.W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Kenning Pembroke Grand  Junior  Deacon. 

V.W.  Bro.  D.  Bole Sault  Ste  Marie.Grand  Supt.  of  Works. 

V.W.  Bro.  S.  Wesley Barrie    Grand  Director  of  Ceremonies. 

V.W.  Bro.  N.  J.  Grant Hamilton  Assistant  Grand  Secretary. 

V.W.  Bro.  F.  W.  Randall  Guelph  Asst.  Grand  Dir.  of  Ceremonies. 

V.W.  Bro.  James  Evans Port  Hope Grand  Sword  Bearer. 

V.W.  Bro.  John  Hewton Kingston  Grand  Organist. 

V.W.  Bro.  P.  Buckley „. Paris  Assistant  Grand  Organist. 

V.W.  Bro.  John  Newton     Belleville  Grand  Pursuivant. 

THE    GRAND    STEWARDS. 

V.W.  Bro.  John  J.  Stalker WestLorne 

V.W.  Bro.  J.  B.  Saunders Farmersville 

V.W.  Bro.  Jas.  M.  Wilson    Wyoming 

V.W.  Bro.  John  Z.  Long St.  Thomas 

V.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Spackman Exeter 

V.W.  Bro.  Thos.  Bell Wingham 


V.W.  Bro.  R.  Campbell Thorold 

V.W.  Bro.  D.  Rose  Toronto 

V.W.  Bro.  Ja°.  Walmsley Wiarton 

V.W.  Bro.  Wm.  McGowan  . . .  Parry  Sound 

V.W,  Bro.  John  Morrison ihgersoll 

V.W.  Bro.  S.  W.  Flagler Wehirigton 

THE  GRAND   STANDARD   BE&RERS. 

V.W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Houston Smith's  Falls  |  V.W.  Bro.  Robert  Charlton Toronto 

THE    GRAND   TYLER. 

Bfo.  John  Swectman,  Ottawa. 
BOARD  OF  GENERAL  PURPOSES. 


PRESIDENT.    " 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White,  Q.  C,  Deputy  Grand  Master Pembroke, 


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VICE-PRESIDENT. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  E.  Harding,  Q.C Stratford 

BY  VIRTUE   OF   OFFICE. 

M.W.  Bro.  H.  Robertson,  Q.CCollingwood 
M.W.  Bro.  R.  T.  Walkeni,  Q.O.... Kingston 
M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson Toronto 


M.W.  Bro.  Hon.J.M.Gibson,  Q.C. Hamilton 

M.W.  Bro.  A.  A.  Stevenson Montreal 

M.W.  Bro.  J.  K.  Kerr,  Q.C Toronto 

M.W.  Bro.  James  Moffat  London 

M.W.  Bro.  Daniel  Spry Barrie 

M.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray Hamilton 


R.W.  Bro.  W.  R.  White.  Q.C  ....Pembroke 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  W.  Barker London 

R.W.  Bro.  Geo.  Inghs Owen  Sound 


DISTRICT    DEPUir  GRAND    MASTERS. 


R.W.  Bro.  H.  F.  Jell  Roinev 

R.W.  Bro.  A.  E.  Harvev,  M.D  .. . .  Wvominsr 

R.W.  Bro.  Alex.  Hess St.  Thomas 

R.  VV.  Bro.  Joseph  Beck Saltf ord 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  A.  Morton Wingham 

R.W.  Bro.  E.  G.  Wells Simcoe 

R.W.  Bro.  Alfred  Tavlor. Gait 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  L.  Guno Hamilton 

R.W.  Bro.  Chas.  Pye Clarksburg 


R.W.  Bro.  W.  D.  Garner.  .Niagara  .Falls So. 

R.W.  Bro.  Harry  A.  Collins  Toronto 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  J.  Robertson Port  Hope 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Thornton,  M.D.  .Consecon 

R.W.  Bro.  Geo.  Sonimerville Kingston 

R.W.  Bro.  C.  W.Bullock Lyn 

R.W.  Bro.  R.  A.  Klock Klock's  Mills 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  H.  Hearst.. .  .Sault  Ste  Marie 
R.W.  Bro.  Isaac  Huber Bracebridge 


ELECTED   BY   GRAND   LODGE. 

R.W.  Bro.  F.  C.  Martin WoDdstock(R.W.  Bro.  R.  B.  Hungerford London 

V.W.  Bro.  L.  Secord,  M.D Bran tf ord  R.W.  Bro.  E.  T.  Malone Toronto 

R.W.  Bro.  Win.  Roaf Toronto: R.W.  Bro.  Wm.  Gibson,  M.P Beamsville 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  Sargant Toronto  R.W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler Ingereoll 

R.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Walker Guelph  R.W.  Bro.  J.  S.  Dewar London 

APPOINTED  BY  GRAND  MASTER. 

R.W.  Bro.  G.  C.  Davis London  R.W.  Bro.  D.  H.  Martyn,  M. D ..  Kincardine 


R.W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Burritt,  Q.C. . .  .Pembroke 

R.W.  Bro.  L.  H.  Henderson Belleville 

R.W.  Bro.  Wm.  Rea Ottawa 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  E.  Harding,  Q.C. ..  .Stratford 


R.W.  Bro.  C.  R.  Church,  M.D Ottawa 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  F.  Macwatt Barrie 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  E.  D'Avignon Windsor 

R  W.  Bro.  H.  J.  Wilkinson Kingston 


SUB-COMMITTEES. 

AUDIT  AND   FINANCE. 

R.W.  Bro.  T.  Sargant,  Chairman  ;  M.W.  Bro.  D.  Spry,  R.W.  Bros.  R.  B.  Hungerford, 
F.  C.  Martin,  W.  D.  Garner,  and  A.  Taylor. 

BENEVOLENCE. 

R.W.  Bro.  W.  Gibson,  M.P.,  Chairman  ;  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Rcss  Robertson,  R.W.  Bros.  J. 
E.  Harding,  Geo.  Inglis,  R.  A.  Klock,  Wm.  Rea,  and  R.  L.  Gunn. 

CONDITION   OF   MASONRY. 

R.W.  Bros.  E.  T.  Malone,  Chairman  ;   G.  C.  Davis,  R.  W.  Barker,  Wm.  Roaf,  J.  S. 
Dewar,  Hugh  Walker,  and  H.  J.  Wilkinson. 

GRIEVANCES   AND  APPEALS. 

R.  W.  Bro.  J.  H.  Burritt,  Chairmon ;  M.  W.  Bro.  By.  Robertson,  R.  W.  Bros.  D.  H. 
Martyn,  L.  H.  Henderson,  D.  F.  Macwatt,  and  H.  F.  Jell. 

JURISPRUDENCE. 

R.W.  Bro.  J.  C.  Hegler,  Chairman  ;  M.W.  Bro.  J.  K.  Kerr,  R.W.  Bros.  A.  E.  Harvey, 
Joseph  Beck,  Alex.  Hess,  and  W.  H.  Hearst. 

WARRANTS. 

V.  W.  Bro.  L.  Secord,  Chairman  ;  M.  W.  Bro.  Jas.  Moffat,  R.  W.  Bros.  Charles  Pye, 
George  Sommeiville,  J.  E.  D'Avignon,  and  E.  G.  Wells. 

CONSTITUTION  AND   LAWS. 

M.W.  Bro.  R.  T.  Wa'kcm,  Chairman;   M.W.  Bro.  Hugh  Murray,  R.W.  Bros.  H.  A. 
Collins,  J.  A.  Morton,  C.  W.  Bullock,  and  C.  R.  Church. 

PRINTING   AND   SUPPLIES. 

R.W.  Bros.  J.  S.  Dewar,  Chairman  ;  Isaac  Huber,  and  T.  H.  Thornton. 

FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE. 

M.W.  Bro.  Henry  RobertsoD. 

FRATERNAL   DEAD. 

R.  W.  Bro.  G.  C.  Davis,  Chairman ;  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  K.  Kerr,  and  R.  W.  Bro.  W.  J. 
Robertson. 


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INDEX  TO  PROCEEDINGS,  1892. 
»~*-« 

PAGE 

Annual  Communication,  where  held 20 

"              next  place  of  meeting   1S9 

Accounts,  Grand  Treasurer 63 

Address  of  Welcome  to  the  Grand  Master 21,  22 

"           Grand  Master 33 

' '                                  Report  of  Board  on 189 

Audit  and  Finance,  Report  of  Board  on    162 

Appointment  of  Grand  Officers  192 

Members  of  Board  of  General  Purposes 187 

Benevolence,  Report  of  Board  on 164 

Board  of  General  Purposes,  Election  of  187 

"                "               "         List  of  Members  of  216 

Condition  of  Masonry,  Report  of  Board  on 169 

Credentials,  Committee  on  22 

District  Deputy  Grand  Masters,  Nomination  of , 187 

Deaths 212 

Expulsions  209 

Grand  Lodge. 

Special  Communication,  Meyersburg 3 

"               Amherstburg 7 

"              Owen  Sound 10 

"               Ballaghknow 17 

Annual              "              Officers  Present 20 

Members  Present 22 

Officers  Elected 187 

Officers  Appointed  192 

Grievances  and  Appeals,  Report  of  Board  on  182 

Grand  Representatives,  Credentials  Presented  by 189 

"                  "                List  of 218 

Grand  Lodges,  List  of 218 

Grand  Officers,  List  of 218 

"In  Memoriam  "  Pages 214,215 

Lodges  Represented  at  Annual  Communication 22 

Lodges,  List  of  194 

"       by  Districts 206 

Report  of  Grand  Secretary 50 

Report  of  Grand  Treasurer -. 63 

Report  of  D.D.G.M.,  Erie                      District,  No.      1 69 

St.Clair                     "        "         2 75 

"               "           London                       "        "         3 81 


222  GRAND    LODGE    OF   CANADA. 

Report  c'f  D.D.G.M.  South  Huron       District,  No.      4 86 

"               "           North  Euron             "        "         5 87 

Wilson                                   "         6 93 

Wellington                  "        "         7 100 

Hamilton                   "        "         8 104 

"               "           Georgian                     "        "         9 112 

"                "            Niagara                        "        "        10 117 

Toronto                      "        "       11 122 

"           Ontario                      "        "       12 133 

Prince  Edward           "        "       13 139 

"               "            Frontcnac                    "        "       14 143 

"               "           St.  Lawrence             "        "       15 148 

"               "           Ottawa                       "        "       16 153 

Algoma                        "        "        17 160 

Reports  of  Board  of  General  Purposes  ox  : 

Audit  and  Finance  : 162 

Benevolence 164 

Printing  and  Supplies 161 

The  Fraternal  Dead 179 

Grievances  and  Appeals 182 

Warrants 161 

Grand  Masters  Address 189 

Condition  of  Masonry 169 

Foreign  Correspondence 183 

Ceitain  Annuitants 185 

Districts  9  and  16 188 

Report  of  Centennial  Committee 186 

Report  of  Committee  c  n  Credentials 22,  186 

Report  of  Scrutineers  of  Ballot 187 

Resolutions  : 

To  confirm  Minutes  of  Annual  Communication,  1891 32 

To  confirm  Special  Communications,  1891  and  1892 32 

To  refer  Address  of  G.  M.  to  Board  c  f  Ger  eral  Pui  poses 50 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  t  f  the  Board  on  Address 192 

To  receive  and  refer  the  Reports  of  the  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treas- 
urer to  the  Board  of  General  Purposes 68 

That  the  Reports  of  D.D.G.M. 's  be  received  and  considered  as  read  and  re- 
ferred to  the  Board 69 

To  receive  and  adopt  Feport  on  Warrants 161 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  on  Audit  and  Finance 164 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  on  Benevolence 165 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  on  Printing  and  Supplies  162 

To  receive  and  adopt  Feport  on  the  Fraternal  Dead 181 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  on  Condition  of  Masonry 179 

To  receive  and  adopt  Repcrt  c  n  Grievances  and  Appeals 183 

To  receive  and  adopt  Report  of  Committee  on  Credentials 186 

To  receive  and  pr'nt  Repoi  t  on  Foreign  Correspondence  183 


ANNUAL   COMMUNICATION,   LONDON,   5892.  223 

PAGB 

To  receive  and  adopt  Supplementary  Report  on  Fore'gn  Correspsndence....  184 

To  receive  ard  adopt  Report  on  Districts  9  and  16  188 

To  receive  and  adoj. t  Report  on  Certain  Annuitants 185 

To  amend  Clause  167  of  Book  of  Constitution 184 

To  substitute  New  Clause  for  Clause  35  of  Book  of  Constitution 184 

To  amend  Clause  36  of  Book  of  Constitution 185 

To  substitute  new  Clause  for  Clause  55  of  Book  of  Constitution    185 

To  adopt  Report  of  Centennial  Committee — Lost 186 

To  grant  $500  to  St.  John's,  Newfoundland 188 

Of  Condolence  on  the  death  of  M.W.  Bio.  J.  W.  H.  Wilson 189 

To  present  a  Testimonial  to  M.W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson 193 

Thanking  the  London  Lodges 193 

To  determine  the  place  for  holding  the  next  Annual  Communication 189 

Restorations < 211 

Returns  c  f  Subordinate  Lodges  194 

Suspension',  U.  M.  C 209 

Suspensions,  N.  P.  D 209 

Warrants,  Report  of  Board  on 161 


APPENDIX  TO  PROCEEDINGS  OF  1892. 


REPORT  ON   CORRESPONDENCE 


To  the  Mo-<f    Worship/id  the   Grand  Master  and  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Canada. 

Your  Committee  on  Correspondence  beg  to  submit  the  following  re- 
port on  the  various  proceedings  of  other  Grand  Lodges  which  have  come 
to  their  hands  during  the  past  year.  The}-  are  reviewed  in  the  usual 
alphabetical  order,  and  a  list  will  be  found  at  the  close  of  the  report. 
We  will  have  all,  or  very  nearly  all,  of  the  Grand  Lodges  in  this  report. 
Our  extracts  ai*e  so  numerous  and  important  that,  in  order  to  compress 
the  matter  within  reasonable  limits,  we  have  been  compelled  to  refrain 
from  commenting  to  any  great  extent. 

ALABAMA 

71st  Communication,  Montgomery,  December  1st,  1891. 

George  M.  Morrow,  G.M. 

The  Craft  is  in  a  happy  and  prosperous  condition.  Harmony  has 
been  their  distinguishing  characteristic.  No  vexed  questions  have  dis- 
turbed their  deliberations,  nor  have  any  entanglements  required  the 
interposition  of  the  Grand  Master.  Their  laws  and  ritual  have  been 
held  sacred  and  inviolable.  Their  charities  have  been  unostentatious 
and  far-reaching,  and  the  dignity  of  Masonry  has  been  elevated  to  the 
highest  plane.  Thirteen  new  lodges  were  formed,  and  six  defunct 
lodges  were  reinstated. 

The  following  resolution  Mas  adopted  : — 

"Whkrbas,  Temperance  is  one  of  the  cardinal  virtues  of  Masonry,  and  should  be 
strictly  aihered  to  by  all  true  Masons ;  therefore 

Resolved,  That  any  delegate  from  a  subordinate  lodge,  who  is  found  in  an  intoxicated 
condition  at  a  session  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  shall  be  publicly  reprimanded  by  the  Most 
Worshipful  Grand  Master,  and  that  his  lodge  shall  arraign  him  for  trial  after  due 
notice  from  the  R.W.G.  Secretary  so  to  do." 

A  special  committee  was  appointed  to  consider  the  advisabilit\r  of  es- 
tablishing a  home  for  the  indigent  widows  and  orphans  of  deceased 
Masons,  and  to  report  at  next  meeting. 

The  fraternal  congress  to  be  held  at  Chicago  was  endorsed. 

The  State  was  divided  into  9  districts,  and  a  district  lecturer  appoint- 
ed for  each,  to  be  under  the  supervision  of  the  Committee  on  Work,  and 
the  Grand  Lecturer  to  instruct  in  the  work. 

The  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  for  1891  receive  a 
kindly  notice  from  Bro.  Palmer  J.  Pillans.  He  commends  our  Grand 
Master,  J.  Ross  Robertson,  for  his  diligence  in  making  so  many  official 
visits. 

Lodges,  337  ;  members,  10,448  ;  increase,  505. 

George  M.  Morrow  (Birmingham),  G.M. 

Myles  J.  Greene  (Montgomery),  G.S. 


U  GRAND    LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

ARIZONA. 

10th  Communication,  Phtenix,  November  10th,  1891. 

George  W.  Cheyney,  Gr.M. 

The  increase  in  membership  has  kept  pace  with  the  population,  but 
the  conditions  of  business  life  in  some  portions  of  the  territory  are  such 
that  a  large  growth  can  hardly  be  expected.  The  Grand  Master  thus 
recounts  an  incident  of  pure  Masonic  charity  that  came  under  his  ob- 
servation : — 

"  Some  months  ago  there  came  to  one  of  the  mining  camps  of  the  Territory  a  poor 
widow  with  three  small  children.  She  was  an  English  woman,  and  had  papers  to 
prove  that  her  husband  had  been  a  Mason  in  Hone  Kong,  had  dimitted  from  there  and 
gone  to  Australia,  where  he  died.  Efforts  were  being  made  by  the  brethren  within 
reach  to  collect  a  sufficient  sum  to  send  her  home,  but  before  they  succeeded  she  died. 
The  orphans  are  destitute,  and  being  cared  for  by  the  brethren  in  the  vicinity.  I  re- 
ported these  facts  to  the  Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England,  R.W.  Shad- 
well  Clarke,  who,  notwithstanding  the  fact  thit  the  deceased  brother  had  voluntarily 
withdrawn  from  the  Order  before  his  death,  and  by  his  own  act  relieved  the  Craft  from 
responsibility,  immediately  forwarded  a  generous  contribution. 

"  Such  act9  as  this  are  a  grateful  proof  that  the  most  important  tenets  of  our  Order 
are  still  believed  and  followed,  and  that  though  divided  by  oceans  our  aims  are  uni- 
versal." 

A  new  lodge  was  formed  at  Willcox. 

Bro.  Cheyney  has  the  following  remarks  on  the  ritual  : — 

"  It  is  not  an  exaggeration  to  say  that  no  two  lodges  of  the  jurisdiction  have  the  same 
ritual,  and  that  the  differences  are  neither  radical,  nor  on  essential  points,  does  not. 
disprove  the  assertion  that  great  lack  of  uniformity  exists.  Our  Masonic  edifice  is 
built  of  stones  hewed,  squared  and  numbered  in  the  four  corners  of  the  earth,  and  the 
diversity  of  Masonic  education  is  a  striking  commentary  on  the  power  of  innovation, 
and  the  changes  made  by  time  even  upon  our  institution.  We  are  taught,  and  would 
gladly  believe,  that  Masonry  can  know  no  change,  and  yet  no  remark  is  more  common 
among  our  members  than  '  I  was  not  taught  that  way.'  " 

"  We  hope  and  look  forward  for  the  time  when  this  condition  must  appeal  with  such 
force  to  the  Masons  of  the  world  that  they  will  join  hand  in  hand  in  a  search  for  the 
truth,  but  pending  that  desired  ultimatum  every  Grand  Jurisdiction  should  see  that 
every  lodge  within  its  own  limits  is  conducted  in  exactly  the  same  ritual,  and  every 
Mason  made  by  them  be  taught  in  exactly  the  same  words.  Omission  is  as  serious 
an  innovation  upon  the  body  of  Freemasonry  as  addition,  and  any  other  method  en- 
dangers the  perpetuation  of  our  Order  and  its  principles,  and  leaves  in  the  hands  of 
individual  opinion  and  preference  the  safety  of  our  fundamental  landmark. 

"  This  Grand  Lodge  has  adopted  for  the  jurisdiction  the  ritual  known  as  '  California 
Work,'  but  its  exemplification  is  as  varied  as  its  exponents. 

"  It  is  simply  impossible  fora  Grand  Lecturer  to  give  of  his  time  and  means  to  travel 
through  such  a  vast  country  as  ours,  but  lodges  should  be  required  to  make  some  ade- 
quate provision  for  exact  instruction." 

On  the  same  subject,  the  following  report  was  adopted  : — 

"  In  regard  to  the  matter  of  ritual,  we  think  the  work  as  given  in  this  jurisdiction 
will  compare  favorably  with  that  of.'many  of  our  older  sisters,  and  our  brethren  when 
visiting  abroad  are  very  frequently  complimented  upon  their  proficiency  and  under- 
standing. 

"The  'California  Work,'  as  referred  to  in  the  address,  was  adopted  several  years 
since,  at  a  time  when  the  Masters  made  the  lodges  conform  to  their  omi  ideas.  Since 
the  adoption  of  the  Work,  or  Ritual,  a  considerable  degree  of  uniformity  has  been 
reached,  and  the  progress  we  have  made  places  us  in  the  front  rank. 

"The  Grand  Lecturer  last  year  reported  that  he  had  not  been  called  upon  to  lecture 
any  of  the  lodges,  which  is  an  evidence  that  they  were  capable  of  conferring  the  de- 
grees. It  has  been  suggested  that  our  work,  which  was  kindly  furnished  this  jurisdic- 
tion by  the  Grand  Lecturer  of  California  in  1884,  without  cost,  should  be  printed  in 
cypher,  of  abbreviated  form.  The  Grand  Lodge  of  California  has  refused  to  put  its 
work  in  cypher,  and  it  would  be  very  discourteous,  to  say  the  least,  for  us  to  do  that 
which  those  who  gave  it  to  us  have  persistently  refused,  more  particularly  when  no 
emergency  or  necessity  has  arisen  to  warrant  or  countenance  such  action. 

"We  therefore  recommend  that  no  further  action  in  this  matter  be  had  at  this 
session." 

Lodges,  10  ;  members,  451  ;  increase,  22. 
Alexander  G.  Oliver  (Prescott),  G.M. 
George  J.  Roskruge  (Tucson),  G.S. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  Ill 

ARKANSAS. 

52nd  Communication,  Little  Rock,  November  17th,  1891. 
W.  K.  Ramsey,  G.M. 

While  there  has  been  no  special  revival  of  Masonry  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, yet  there  has  been  a  substantial  and  steady  growth.  The  Grand 
Master  refused  all  dispensations  for  picnics,  barbecues,  and  other  occa- 
sions not  strictly  Masonic.  He  mentions  the  death  of  the  distinguished 
Albert  Pike,  who  was  made  a  Mason  in  Little  Rock  in  1850.  We  copy 
some  of  his  decisions,  containing  novel  points  :  — 

"  A  lodge  cannot  lawfully  rent  its  lodge  room,  the  place  where  its  meetings  are  held, 
for  school  purposes,  or  permit  the  same  to  be  used,  schools  not  being  su^h  charitable 
institutions  as  are  contemplated  by  our  law."        *        *        * 

"  Drawing  a  pension  does  not  of  necessity  imply  that  the  beneficiary  thereof  is  un- 
sound in  body  to  the  extent  of  being  barred  from  becoming  a  Mason."         *        *        * 

"  A  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  has  no  authority  to  delegate  to  another  the  rights, 
privileges,  powers  and  prerogatives  of  his  office. 

"  The  fees  accompanying  a  petition  should  be  returned  to  the  candidate  if  it  is 
shown  that  after  being  elected,  he  has  been  prevented  by  bad  health  or  unavoidable 
accident  or  misfortune  from  presenting  himself  for  the  degree  within  the  required 
time."        *       *       * 

"Adultery,  positively  prohibited  by  divine  law,  is  grossly  immoral  and  grossly  un- 
masonic.  The  Mason  who  practises  it  should  be  severely  dealt  with.  A  Master  Mason's 
daughter  or  sister  does  not  forfeit  any  protection  due  her  character  by  marrying  a 
profane."        * 

"  The  Grand  Master  has  no  authority  to  grant  a  change  of  venue  for  the  trial  of 
an  accused  brother.    Neither  has  a  subordinate  lodge."        *       *       * 

"Betting  on  cards  or  other  gambling  devices,  like  every  other  infraction  of  the  moral 
law,  or  violation  of  the  civil  code,  is  a  Masonic  offence.  On  a  trial  for  gambling,  the 
evidence  of  parties  engaged  in  the  game  with  the  accused  brother  is  admissible,  even 
though  one  or  more  of  them  may  belong  to  the  African  race.  The  lodge  is  to  be  the 
judge  of  the  credibility  of  all  witnesses." 

Ten  new  lodges  were  formed. 

The  recognition  of  New  Zealand  was  again  postponed,  because  50 
lodges  there  had  not  joined  the  new  Grand  Lodge. 
The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — 

"Resolved,  'ihat  the  M.W.G.M.  be  authorized  to  appoint  a  committee  of  fifty  Master 
Masons,  holdiog  membership  in  this  jurisdiction,  of  which  the  Grand  Master  shall  be 
chairman,  to  meet  similar  committees  from  other  jurisdictions  at  Chicago,  111.,  during 
the  holding  of  the  World's  Fair,  to  confer  upon  the  general  interests  of  the  Frattrnity, 
and  to  promote  uniformity  in  the  work  and  harmony  of  action. 

•'  Resolved,  That  said  committee  shall  not  enter  into  any  arrangement  looking  to  the 
formation  of  a  National  Grand  Lodge." 

The  report  on  correspondence  is  by  Bro.  Sam.  H.  Davidson.  He 
gives  Canada  for  1889  a  fraternal  notice. 

Lodges,  420  ;  members,  13,191  ;  increase,  537. 
C.  A.  Bridewell  (Hope),  G.M. 
Fay  Hempstead  (Little  Rock),  G.S. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 

A  Special  Communication  was  held  at  Vancouver  on  July  24th,  1891,  to 
lay  the  corner-stone  of  the  Young  Men's  Christian  Association  build- 
ing, and  another  at  Vancouver  on  April  30th,  1891,  to  perform  a  simi- 
lar office  for  the  Hospital  for  Women  and  Children. 

20th  Annual  Communication,  Kamloops,  June  ISth,  1891. 

A.  McKeown,  G.M. 

Peace  and  prosperity  prevail.  Three  new  lodges  have  been  formed  at 
Comax,  Revelstoke  and  Mission  City. 

Tasmania  and  North  Dakota  were  recognized. 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  burial  service. 

The  death  was  announced  of  their  Grand  Secretary,  Henry  Brown, 
who  was  respected  and  loved  by  all  who  had  the  pleasure  of  his  acquaint- 


iv  GRAND    LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

ance,  and  who  rendered  valuable  service  to  the   Grand  Lodge  at  its 
formation,  and  for  many  years  after. 

Lodges,  10 ;  members,  726  :  increase,  48. 

Marcus  Wolfe  (Nanaimo),  (Oi. 

W.  J.  Quinlan  (Victoria),  G.S. 

CALIFORNIA. 

A  special  Communication  was  held  at  San  Francisco  on  New  Year's 
day,  1891,  for  the  purpose  of  performing  the  last  sad  rites  at  the  funeral 
of  their  beloved  Grand  .Secretary,  Alexander  Gurdon  Abell,  who  had 
filled  that  important  office  for  thirty-five  years,  and  who  was  uni- 
versally esteemed  as  a  brother  of  the  most  noble  impulses  and  the  kind- 
liest heart. 

42nd  Communication,  San  Francisco,  October  13th,  1891. 

Alvah  R.  Conklin,  G.M. 

We  cjuote  the  opening  paragraphs  of  his  very  excellent  address  : — 

"Peace  and  tranquillity  have  prevailed  within  our  borders.  No  dissensions  have 
arisen  by  which  our  harmony  has  been  disturbed.  No  dissatisfied  elements  have  been 
brought  forth  to  mar  our  quietude,  or  vex  or  plague  our  prosperity,  or  hinder  and 
retard  onr  progress.  Truly  may  we  esclain  in  the  words  of  the  prophet,  '  Behold,  how 
good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for  "brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unit}'.'  As  an  evidence 
to  you  of  that  '  peace  which  passeth  all  understanding,'  which  has  existed  during:  the 
year  that  is  about  closing,  I  call  your  attention  to  the  fact  that,  although  we  number 
two  hundred  and  forty  one  chartered  lodges,  comprising  a  membership  of  over  fifteen 
thousand,  involving  the  varied  interests,  the  different  casts  of  mind  and  purposes  in- 
cident to  human  beings,  yet,  but  seven  trial  records  have  come  up  from  subordinate 
lodges  for  the  inspection  of  this  Grand  Body,  for  grievances,  real  or  imaginary,  which 
have  arisen  during  the  year,  while  in  former  times  they  have  numbered  annually  from 
twenty  to  forty-five. 

"  Inmy  intercourse  with  the  subordinate  lodges  I  have  not,  in  a  single  instance,  assumed 
the  control  of  any  question  or  subject  which  I  believed  to  be  vested  in  the  lodges.  I 
have  avoidtd  seeking  or  taking  any  responsibility  which  I  thought  was  within  the 
legitimate  duty  of  the  Master  or  lodge,  ft  has  been  my  aim  and  object  to  cultivate 
in  the  Master  and  lodges  a  spirit  of  '  Home  Rule,'  believing  that  they  should  control 
their  own  internal  affairs,  share  the  responsibilities,  and  be  amenable  to  their  liabilities 
From  the  condition  of  the  Order,  its  prosperity,  its  healthy  growth  and  its  utmost 
harmony,  1  am  forced  to  the  conclusion  that  ths  policy  has  had  a  beneficial  effect, 
for  at  no  time  in  the  history  of  Masonry  within  this  jurisdiction  has  the  Order  been  in 
better  condition  than  it  now  is. 

"I  am  convinced  that  it  is  better  for  lodges  and  for  Masters  tobe  under  as  little  restraint 
as  is  conducive  to  proper  discip.ine.  They  should  not  feel  the  curbing  power  of  the  Grand 
Master  or  Grand  Lodge,  unnecessarily  ;  but  should  realize  that,  to  a  certain  extent,  they 
are  sovereign  bodies,  though  amenable  to  a  common  head. 

"  Too  much  law  complicates  affairs,  and  in  time  confuses  by  multiplicity.  Too  much 
power  is  liab'.e  to  become  oppressive  and  subject  to  abuse,  though  unintentional.  Only 
so  much  authority  is  needed,  or  bhould  be  exercised,  as  is  required  to  insure  obedience 
and  uniformity  to  our  Constitution  and  Regulations." 

Six  new  lodges  were  formed.  A  French  lodge,  in  Los  Angeles,  as- 
suming to  work  under  the  Scottish  Rite,  was  condemned  by  the  Grand 
Master  as  clandestine. 

About  the  most  important  business  was  the  consideration  of  the  Re- 
port of  the  Special  Committee  on  Widows  and  Orphans'  Home.  This 
report  is  very  interesting,  and  it  reveals  facts  greatly  to  the  credit  of 
the  State  authorities  in  their  liberal  appropriations  in  aid  of  the  orphans, 
which  are  no  less  than  two-thirds  of  the  cost  of  maintenance  : — 

"  Your  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  resolutions  for  establishing  a  Widows' 
and  Orphans'  Home,  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  herewith  submit  the 
following  report  :— 

"  By  reference  to  reports  received  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  it  is  officially  determined, 
from  the  lodges  which  have  responded  t3  inquiries  concerning  orphan  children  and 
widows  of  deceased  Masonic  brethren,  that  those  who  need  the  protection  and  support 
from  the  Craft  are  numerous,  and  with  the  growth  of  the  state  must  necessarily  be 
continuously  increasing. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  v 

"  From  information  gathered  from  various  sources,  the  amount  necessary  for  a  year's 
care,  maintenance,  and  education  may  be  estimated  at  one  hundred  and  twenty-fire 
dollars  and  upwards  for  each  orphan. 

"  Reference  to  the  statutes  of  the  State  of  California  for  the  years  1SS0  and  1883  dis- 
closes the  fact  that  the  State  pays  to  each  and  every  Orphan  Asylum  in  the  State,  in 
which  the  inmates  are  supported  in  part  or  wholly  bv  charity,  the  sum  of  one  hundred 
dollars  per  annum  for  each  whole  orphan,  and  seventy-five  dollars  for  each  half  orphan 
and  abandoned  child  maintained  at  such  orphanage. 

"  From  a  tabulated  statement  received  from  the  State  Controller's  office,  we  find  there 
are  twenty -two  orphanages  which  are  regularly  receiving  State  aid  in  accordance  with 
the  provisions  of  the  statutes  above  referred  to,  having  an  aggregate  of  3655  children 
under  their  care. 

"  In  no  other  State,  as  far  as  we  have  been  able  to  learn,  where  Mason'c  Homes 
are  situated,  with  the  exception  of  North  Carolina,  are  there  any  public  funds  thus 
used— such  orphanages  having  to  rely  upon  voluntary  and  charitable  contr  butions 
entirely. 

"  California  in  this  respect,  as  in  many  others,  is  peculiarly  favored,  and  when  the 
Masons  shall  have  established  here  an  Orphans'  Home,  and  to  the  support  of  which 
shall  themselves  have  first  generously  contributed,  they  have  a  guaranty  that  two- 
thirds  of  the  cost  of  maintaining  the  inmates  will  be  defrayed  by  the  State  ;  and 
thus  evtry  orphan  child  of  Masonic  parentage  in  the  State  can  be  abundantly  sup- 
ported, educated  and  trained  to  useful  occupations  and  trades  under  the  protecting 
care  of  this  Grand  Lodae.  And  emulating  the  example  of  our  sister  States  of  Ken- 
tucky, Michigan,  New  York,  and  many  others,  we  recommend  the  following  plan  : — 

"  That  this  committee  forthwith  select  a  list  of  fifty  names — members  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Califonva — and  said  names  to  be  approved  by  ihe  Grand  Master,  who  shall 
constitute  the  charter  members  of  an  association  to  be  known  as  the  '  Masonic  Widows' 
and  Orphans'  Home  of  the  State  of  California,'  and  from  these  fifty  names  a  selection  of 
fifteen  shall  be  made  by  the  present  Grand  Master  and  his  successor,  who  shall  act  as 
its  Trustees  ;  the  first  five  named  by  them  to  serve  for  three  years,  the  five  next  men- 
tioned to  serve  for  two  years,  and  the  five  last  named  to  serve  for  one  year  ;  and  an- 
nually thereafter  the  Grand  Master-elect,  at  his  installation,  shall  appoint  five  members 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  serve  as  Trustees  for  the  three  years  next  ensuing,  and  said 
Trustees  shall  become  members  of  the  association. 

"  Any  Masonic  body,  association  or  individual,  who  may  contribute  five  thousand 
dollars  for  the  benefit  of  this  Masonic  Widows'  and  Orphans'  Home,  shall  be  entitled  to 
representation  and  equal  powers  in  the  Board  of  Trustees  until  such  Board  shall  reach 
twenty -five  in  number  ;  such  representatives,  however,  must  be  members  of  the  Grand 
Lodge,  and  their  selection  approved  by  the  Grand  Master,  and  shall  be  properly  chosen 
and  designated  annually  bv  the  parties  whom  they  represent. 

"  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  immediately  orgaii'ze  with  the  selection  of  a  President, 
Secretary  and  Treasurer,  and  divide  into  three  Standing  Committees,  viz. :  an  Ex- 
ecutive Committee,  a  Building  Fund  Committee,  and  an  Endowment  Fund  Com- 
mittee. 

"  The  Association  thus  formed  shall  prepare  and  adopt  a  Code  of  By-Laws,  which 
shall  be  approved  by  the  Grand  Master  before  taking  effect,  and  after  first  providing 
for  the  orphans,  shall,  with  limitations,  consider  the  subject  of  the  support  of  widows, 
and  afterwards  indigent  Masons. 

"  In  furtherance  of  the  above  plans  and  objects,  this  Grand  Lodge  hereby  con- 
tributes from  its  treasury  the  fum  of  five  thousand  dollars  whenever  the  contributions 
from  other  sources  shall  have  reached  the  aggregate  sum  of  forty -five  thousand 
dollars." 

This  scheme  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Jurisprudence,  and 
their  report  was  adopted  as  under  : — 

"  The  Committee  on  Jurisprudence,  to  which  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Commit- 
tee on  Masonic  Widows'  and  Orphans'  Home,  beg  leave  to  report: — 

"  That  it  has  not  time  to  prepare  and  present  to  this  Grand  Lodge  a  complete  scheme 
in  relation  to  the  establishment  of  a  Masonic  Widows'  and  Orphans'  Home,  nor  has  this 
committee  given  the  subject  the  careful  consideration  which  the  regular  committee 
appointed  for  this  purpose  has  done,  but  believing  the  establishment  at  an  early  day  of 
a  Masonic  Widows'  and  Orphans'  Home  it  the  unanimous  wish  of  the  Masons  within 
this  jurisdiction,  it  respectfully  presents  the  following  resolu'ion  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  nine  be  af  pointed  by  the  Grand  Master,  whose  duty 
it  shall  be  to  organize  a  Masonic  Widows'  and  Orphans'  Home  Association  or  Incorpor- 
ation, in  manner  as  to  that  committee  may  seem  best ;  and  which  association  or  incor- 
poration, when  so  formed,  shall  have  full  power  to  purchase,  receive,  use  and  appro- 
priate for  the  purpose  of  erecting  and  maintaining  a  Masonic  Widows'  and  (  rphans' 
Home,  all  necessary  property,  real  and  p  rsonal,  or  moneys  which  can  be  obtained  by 
the  said  incorporation  or  association,  by  pui chase,  donation  or  otherwise  ;  and  to  that 
en i,  and  for  the-e  objects,  to  receive  dona' ions  from  all  Masons  or  Masonic  Lodges 
within  this  jurisdiction,  and  to  select,  receive  as  a  gift,  or  purchase  a  site  for  said  Home 


VI  GRAXD   LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

and,  finally,  to  do  and  perform  all  needful  acts  neces?ary  to  earn-  into  successful  opera- 
tion the  said  enterprise." 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  New  South  Wales  was  recognized.  Further  in- 
formation was  required  as  to  the  new  Lodges  of  Tasmania  and  New 
Zealand. 

A  proposal  to  reduce  the  minimum  initiation  fee  from  850  to  §30,  re- 
ceived a  majority  of  votes,  but  not  sufficient  to  amend  the  constitution. 

Bro.  James  M.  Ellis  reports  on  correspondence.  Canada  does  not 
appear. 

Lodges,  246  ;  members,  16,262  ;  increase,  456. 

William  Johnston  (Courtland),  G.M. 

George  Johnson  (San  Francisco),  G.S. 

COLORADO. 

31st  Communication,  Denver,  September  loth,  1891. 

Ernest  Le  Neve  Foster,  G.M. 

On  the  state  of  the  Craft,  he  says  : — 

"  The  past  year  has  been  one  of  no  unusual  importance.  The  Craft  in  this  juris- 
diction has  been  steadily  growing,  keeping  pace  with  the  commonwealth.  Some  new 
lodges  have  been  started  under  auspicious  circumstances,  and  the  old  lodges  are  pros- 
pering, as  far  as  I  have  been  able  to  learn.  There  have  been  no  serious  matters  of  dis- 
sension among  the  Craft,  though  some  matters  of  jurisdiction  have  been  called  to  my 
attention,  all  of  which  have  been  settled  without  trouble.  The  physical  structure  of 
our  State  is  such  that  the  old  air-line  boundary  of  jurisdiction  often  works  a  hardship, 
and  makes  it  inconvenient  for  persons  to  petition  the  nearest  lodge,  since  high  moun- 
tain ranges  may  intervene  and  make  the  further  lodee  in  distance  the  most  accessible. 
Such  was  the  case  in  one  instance  brought  to  my  attention,  and  which  you  may  be 
called  upon  to  consider." 

The  Grand  Master  visited  twenty-five  lodges,  and  found  them  well 
posted  in  the  work.  He  laid  the  corner-stone  of  two  school-houses  and 
a  hospital,  but  very  properly  refused  to  perform  a  similar  office  for  a 
^lotel.     He  opened  four  new  lodges. 

The  new  Grand  Lodges  of  Victoria,  South  Australia  and  Tasmania 
were  recognized,  and  the  following  report  was  adopted  : — 

"  Your  Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence,  to  whom  was  referred  that  portion 
of  the  Grand  Master's  address  reliting  to  other  Gracid  Bodies,  would  respectfully  sub- 
mit the  following  report : 

"The  rebellious  action  of  the  representatives  of  certain  extinct  lodges  in  organizing 
a  so-called  Grand  Lodge  of  Masons  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  M.W.  Grand  Lodge 
of  Ohio,  between  whom  and  this  Graud  Lodge  the  most  fraternal  relations  exist,  calls 
for  an  immediate  expression  against  such  disloyal  and  unwarranted  proceedings  ; 
therefore, 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Colorado  hereby  declares  the  so-called  Grand 
Lodge  of  Masons,  recently  organized  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  M.W.  Grand 
Lodge  of  Ohio,  to  be  a  spurious  and  clandestine  organization,  and  the  lodges  of  this 
jurisdiction  are  hereby  warned  against  holding  Masonic  communication  or  intercourse 
with  said  clandestine  Grand  Body,  or  any  of  its  subordinates  or  their  members." 

Bro.  Lawrence  N.  Greenleaf  reports  on  correspondence.  Our  pro- 
ceedings for  1890  receive  due  attention. 

Lodges,  80  ;  members,  5,719  ;  increase,  470. 
John  M.  Maxwell  (Leadville),  G.M. 
Ed.  C.  Parmelee  (Denver),  G.S. 

CONNECTICUT. 

104th  Communication,  Hartford,  January  20,  1892. 

Hugh  Stirling,  G.M. 

The  year  1891  was  exceedingly  prosperous  and  harmonious.  Most 
of  the  lodges  had  work,  and  many  of  them  were  very  busy. 

One  lodge  had  sent  an  indigent  member  to  the  public  almshouse. 
This  was  condemned  by  the  Grand  Lodge  as  unmasonic  and  uncharit- 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  Vll 

able.  Another  lodge  in  the  same  town  took  the  brother  out  of  the 
almshouse,  and  cared  for  him  at  an  expense  of  $192.35,  which  amount 
the  Grand  Lodge  ordered  the  first  lodge  to  repay  within  60  days. 

In  appropriate  recognition  of  the  twenty-five  years'  service  by  Joseph 
K.  Wheeler,  Grand  Secretary,  the  following  report  and  resolution  were 
unanimously  adopted : 

"  Your  special  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  matter  of  the  quarter  of  a  cen 
tury  service  of  our  Grand  Secretary,  beg  leave  to  report  : 

"  That  they  can  add  nothiDg  to  what  has  been  already  justly  said  in  commendation  o. 
our  Grand  Secretary.  His  praise  is  in  the  mouths,  his  love  in  the  hearts  of  a'l.  They 
therefore  recommend  the  following  rsolution  : 

"  Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  $500  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  appropriated  to  be  ten 
dered  to  R.W.  Bro.  Joseph  K.  Wheeler,  as  a  slight  testimonial  (in  such  form  as  the 
M.W.  Grand  Master  may  elect)  of  the  h'gh  appreciation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
twenty-five  years  of  his  faithful,  intelligent,  and  efficient  services  as  Grand  Secretary 
and  as  an  expression  of  the  best  wishes  of  the  craft  for  his  health  and  happiness." 

Bro.  Wheeler  reports  on  correspondence.  He  comments  on  the  fre- 
quency of  ceremonial  labor  in  Canada  for  church  and  public  organiza- 
tions, showing  cordiality  of  feeling  between  them  and  the  Craft. 

On  the  organization  of  lodges  under  dispensation,  he  says  : 

"  We  think  the  opinion  of  Brother  Pike  correct,  that  the  so-called  dispensations  are 
of  modern  origin,  and  we  base  our  conclusions  upon  the  old  records  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Connecticut.  They  furnish  no  evidence  of  such  authority  existing  as  the 
prerogative  of  the  Grand  Master.  Lodges  were  only  organized  by  charter  from  the 
Gramd  Lodge,  and  all  petitions  came  direct  to  it,  oftentimes  laid  over  for  a  committee 
to  make  due  investigation  of  the  locality,  and  to  determine  the  necessity  for  a  new 
lodge,  examine  the  Master  nominated  in  the  petition  to  ascertain  whether  he  was  well 
qualified,  and  report  at  the  next  stated  communication,  when,  if  favorable,  a  charter 
was  ordered. 

"  Tne  dispensation  authority  seems  to  have  sprung  into  life  about  the  time  that 
masonry  began  to  revive  from  the  effects  of  the  anti-masonic  excitement,  when  old 
lodges  that  had  been  extinct  on  account  of  the  trouble,  began  to  petition  for  the  res- 
toration of  tbeir  old  charters.  Then  it  was  that  the  Grand  Master  was  authorized  by 
special  legislation,  to  issue  his  dispensation  for  any  of  these  old  lodges  to  resume  work 
during  the  interim,  and  the  fee  fixed  for  such  a  dispensation  was  fifteen  dollars. 

"  We  are  favorably  inclined  to  this  old  method  of  erecting  new  lodges.  Once  each  year 
the  opportunity  is  offered  at  the  annual  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  receive  such 
petitions  and  act  upon  them,  which  is  frequent  enough  for  the  welfare  of  the  Craft. 
When  a  lodge  is  thus  organized,  it  becomes  a  full-fledged  body,  with  equal  powers, 
and  not  an  inchoate  bantling  without  authority,  dependent  upon  the  will  and  pleasure 
of  one  man  for  its  continued  existence." 

Lodges,  111  ;  members,  15,641  ;  increase,  249. 
Hugh  Stirling  (Bridgeport),  G.M. 
Joseph  K.  Wheeler  (Hartford),  G.S. 

DELAWARE. 

85th  Communication,  Wilmington,  October  7th,  1891. 

James  S.  Dobb,  G.M. 

Harmony  prevails,  and  the  lodges  are  generally  in  a  healthy  and 
prosperous  condition.  The  Grand  Master  reports  the  case  of  one  lodge 
which  was  summoned  to  show  cause  why  their  charter  should  not  be 
arrested  for  non-compliance  with  the  order  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  against 
joint  occupancy  of  lodge-rooms.  They  have  been  for  three  years  avoid- 
ing compliance.  On  their  case  being  considered  by  the  Grand  Lodge, 
they  secured  a  further  extension  of  one  year. 

An  important  question  of  jurisdiction  was  thus  presented  : — 

"  On  July  1st,  1891,  I  received  the  following  appeal  from  the  Secretary  of  Oriental 
Lodge,  No.  27,  under  the  seal  of  the  Lodge  : 

"  At  a  regular  Communication  of  Oriental  Lodge,  No.  27,  A.  F.  &  A.  M„  held  on 
•'  the  above  date,  the  following  motion  was  offered  and  passed : 

"  On  motion,  this  Lodge  appeal  to  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master  of  Masons  of  Delaware  in 

behalf  of  Past  Master  Francis  L.  Carpenter,  that  he  have  all  the  rights  and  privileges 


viii  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

"  of  a  Master  Mason  in  visiting  other  jurisdictions,  he  having  been  denied  admission  to 
"  Bristol  Lodge,  No.  25,  of  Bristol,  Penna.,  on  June  20th,  1891." 

"On  August  11th,  1891,  I  wrote  to  R.  W.  Grand  Master  of  Pennsylvania  asking  why 
Past  Master  Francis  L.  Carpenter  was  denied  admission  to  Bristol  Lodge,  No.  25,  of 
the  jurisdiction  of  Pennsylvania.    In  due  time  I  received  the  following  reply  : 

Office  of  tub  R.  W.  Grand  Master  of  F.  and  A.  Masons  in  Pennsylvania. 

Philadelphia,  August  26th,  1891. 
"  James  S.  Dobb,  Esq.,  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  A.  F.  it-  A.  M.,  of  Delaware. 

"  M.  W.  Sir  and  Brother, — Owing  to  my  absence  from  the  city,  the  letter  of  the 
"  District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  whose  district  embraces  Bristol  Lodge,  No.  25,  written 
"  on  the  18th  inst.,  in  response  to  mine  of  the  12th,  conveying  the  complaint  of  Brother 
"  Francis  L.  Carpenter,  did  not  reach  me  until  this  evening. 

"  D.  D.  G.  M.  Yandegrift  reports  that  Brother  Francis  L.  Carpenter  applied  for  ad- 
"  mission  to  Bristol  Lodge,  No.  25,  at  its  stated  meeting  on  the  20th  of  June  last.  No 
"  brother  present  being  able  to  vouch  for  him,  an  Examining  Committee  was  duty  ap- 
"  pointed,  who  in  the  performance  of  their  duty  found  Brother  Carpenter  to  be  a 
"  '  Cerneau  Rite'  Mason,  in  consequence  of  which  he  was  denied  admission  in  accordance 
"  wiih  instructions  from  the  Grand  Lodge. 

"The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Pennsylvania  having  declared  the  Cerneau  Rite  to 
"  be  clandestine,  and  one  of  my  predecessors  having  in  pursuance  thereof  issued  an 
"  Edict  instructing  the  W.  M.'s  of  all  the  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction  not  to  admit  as  a 
"  visitor,  any  person  claiming  to  be  a  Free  and  Accepted  Mason,  who  is  a  member  of 
"  any  body  of  the  said  clandestine  '  Cerneau  Rite,'  either  in  this  or  any  other  Masonic 
"jurisdiction,  the  action  of  the  Bristol  Lodge,  No.  26,  in  refusing  admission  to  Bro. 
"  Carpenter  was  strictly  in  accordance  therewith." 

"  I  am  fraternally  vours, 

"J.  SIMPSON  AFRICA, 

"  Grand  Master." 

"  Brethren,  this  is  a  very  grave  question,  upon  the  decision  of  which  very  serious  re- 
sults may  result,  and  the  Communication  of  this  M.  W.  Grand  Lodge  was  to  close  at 
hand,  I  hesitated  to  take  individual  action  in  the  matter,  preferring  to  lay  the  whole 
matter  before  you  for  your  consideration  and  disposal. 

"  The  question  raised  by  this  appeal  and  the  decision  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Master  of 
Pennsylvania  is  a  very  serious  one.  No  le-s  than  the  right  of  visitation  by  Brethren 
of  this  jurisoiction,  having  been  regularly  made,  and  being  in  good  standing  in  their 
lodge. 

"  I  Invite  for  this  matter,  your  serious  and  careful  consideration,  and  your  calm  and 
intelligent  judgment,  without  fear  or  favor,  and  would  recommend  that  this  appeal 
and  thd  whole  subject  be  referred  to  a  special  committee  to  report  at  this  Communica- 
tion." 

A  committee  was  appointed  as  recommended,  and  they  made  a  verbal 
report,  asking  further  time  until  next  year,  and  their  request  was 
granted. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  ; 

'  That  the  Grand  Secretary  be  requested  to  correspond  with  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Lodge  of  Scotland,  and  ascertan  at  what  date  a  warrant  or  chatter  was  granted  by  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Sco'land,  to  hold  a  lodge  of  Masons  at  or  near  Cantwell's  Bridge, 
in  New  Castle  C  >uuty,  in  the  then  Province  of  Pennsylvania.  It  is  supposed  to  have 
been  prior  to  1750." 

A  uniform  code  of  by-laws  was  discussed  and  amended,  and  ordered 
to  be  submitted  to  the  lodges  for  adoption. 

Bro.  L.  H.  Jackson  reports  on  correspondence.  Canada,  for  1890, 
receives  due  notice. 

Lodges,  21  ;  members,  1,787  ;  increase,  45. 

Nathaniel  F.  Wilds  (Smyrna),  G.M. 

William  S.  Hayes  (Wilmington),  G.S. 

DISTRICT  OF  COLUMBIA. 

81st  Communication,  Washington,  Nov.  11th,  1891. 

Thomas  F.  Gibbs,  G.M. 

From  his  excellent  address  we  make  the  following  extract : 

"  St.  John's  Mite  Association  is  performing  its  labor  of  love  in  a  quiet  way  under  an 
able  management,  and  is  carrying  good  cheer  and  sunshine  to  homes  where  the  clouds 
of  misfortune  have  fallen. 

"The  time  appears  to  be  propitious,  and  the  need  exists,  for  the  establishment  of  a 
home  for  our  Masons'  widows  and  orphans.    Lodges  are  prosperous,  calls  for  charity 


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small,  and  many  brethren  are  of  the  opinion  that  a  properly  organized  v>lan  for  the 
accomplishment  of  this  most  desirable  measure  would  meet  with  undoubted  success. 

"  In  my  opinion  the  St.  John's  Mite  Association, with  its  distinguished  and  experienced 
officers,  should  be  given  the  charge  of  this  undertaking,  as  it  would  be  the  proper  or- 
ganization to  ha-'e  control  of  this  institution  when  established. 

"  The  necessity  for  a  new  Masonic  Temple,  suitable  for  the  requirements  of  our  fra- 
ternity, is  constantly  increasing.  It  is  earnestly  hoped  that  the  committee  having  this 
matter  in  charge  may  formulate  some  plan  by  which  the  desired  result  may  be  at- 
tained. 

"  Our  jurisdiction  is  so  situated  that  we  are  more  subject  to  imposition  by  unworthy 
Masons  than  probably  any  other  locality. 

"I  am  aware  that  at  least  one  visitor,  regardless  of  his  position  as  an  expelled  Mason, 
visited  our  lodges  and  accepted  our  fraternal  hospitalities.  I  therefore  recommend 
that  our  Grand  Secretary  be  directed  to  request  that  Grand  Secretaries  of  other  juris- 
dictions in  the  United  States  forward  to  him  a  list  of  their  expelled  members  at  a  date 
as  early  as  convenient  aftsr  the  receipts  of  the  same  each  year. 

"  I  am  of  the  opinion  that  a  digest  of  the  decisions  made  by  our  Grand  Masters  (when 
sustained  by  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge),  if  compiled  and  properly  arranged  by  some 
one  competent  to  perform  that  labor,  would  be  of  great  value  to  masters  of  lodges,  to 
the  Grand  Master,  and.  in  fact,  to  the  whole  fraternity. 

"  For  the  accomplishment  of  this  object,  I  recommend  that  the  present  Grand  Sec- 
retary be  authorized  to  make  such  compilation  and  cause  it  to  be  printed  in  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  Grand  Lodge  each  year,  and  that  a  suitable  compensation  be  pro- 
vided therefor. 

"  I  also  recommend  the  appointment  of  a  committee  to  take  into  consideration  the 
advisability  of  holding  a  reception  one  evening  each  year,  in  some  hall  suitable  for 
the  purpose,  under  the  direction  of  the  Grand  Master  and  officers  of  the  Grand  Lodge, 
where  the  brethren  of  the  fraternity  and  their  lady  friends  might  meet  for  mutual 
acquaintanceship  and  enjoyment. 

"  Jn  one  of  our  lodges,  Washington  Centennial,  No.  14,  a  beautiful  custom  has  been 
inaugurated  this  year,  of  setting  apart  one  evening  in  each  year,  for  the  purpose  of 
memorial  services  for  those  who  have  passed  to  the  cebstial  Lodge  above. 

"  Attending  the  first  meeting  of  this  kind,  I  found  the  lodge  beautifully  decor- 
atsd  with  palms,  ferns  and  everereen — suggestive  of  immortality. 

"The  ceremonies  consisted  of  recitals  of  incidents  connected  with  the  lives  and 
services  of  i  he  deceased  brethren,  and  music  appropriate  on  such  an  occasion.  The 
scene  was  at  once  touching  and  elevating. 

"  Without  the  gloom  enshrouding  a  lodge  of  sorrow,  it  was  a  tribute  to  the  mem- 
ory of  those  who  had  departed,  and  suggested  a  trustful, belief  in  the  resurrection 
and  the  immortality  of  the  soul.  It  was  a  Masonic  incident  worthy  of  record  and 
imitation." 

On  the  subject  of  non-payment  of  dues,  the  following  is  a  summary 
of  the  conclusions  of  the  Committee  on  Jurisprudence,  whose  report 
was  adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  : 

"  l't.  That  the  non-payment  of  dues  is  not,  properly  considered,  a  Masonic  offence, 
and  that  dropping  from  the  roll  is  not  a  Masonic  punishment. 

"  2nd.  That  a  member  can  be  debarred  from  membership  for  non-payment  of 
dues,  and  that  such  is  the  law  in  this  jurisdiction. 

"  3rd.  That  a  brother  who  has  been  dropped  from  its  roll  of  members  by  act'on 
of  a  lodge,  and  in  accordance  with  its  by-laws,  has  no  rights  whatever  as  a  mem- 
ber of  that  lodge  from  the  time  of  such  action  on  the  part  of  the  lodge  until  he 
pays  his  indebtedness  and  again  becomes  a  member,  which,  under  the  present  law  he 
can  do  of  his  own  volition  within  one  year  from  the  time  of  his  being  dropped,  and 
after  the  expiration  of  that  time  by  written  application  and  favorable  action  by  the 
lodge. 

"  4th.  That  the  Masonic  &tatus  of  a  dropped  member  of  a  lodge  is  that  of  an  un- 
affiliated Mason." 

The  Grand  Secretary  reports  on  correspondence.  Canada  does  not 
appear. 

Lodges,  29  ;  members,  4,202  ;  increase,  332. 

Fred.  G.  Alexander  (Washington),  G.M. 

William  R.  Singleton  (Washington),  G.S. 

FLORIDA. 

62nd  Communication,  Jacksonville,  January  20th,  1891. 
Henry  W.  Long,  G.M. 

He  formed  ten  new  lodges.  He  ruled  that  a  member  who  visits  a 
colored  lodge  should  be  disciplined,   not  because  the  colored  lodge  is 


X  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

composed  of  colored  men,  but  because  all  colored  lodges  in  Florida  are 
clandestine. 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  the  Grand  Secretary.  In  it  he 
recommends  the  recognition  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Porto  Rico.  Canada, 
for  1890,  receives  a  full  notice,  but  he  has  got  the  writer  mixed  up  with 
the  present  Grand  Master,  being  probably  misled  by  the  similarity  of 
the  names.  We  had  the  pleasure  of  making  Bro.  Dawkins'  personal 
acquaintance  in  Chicago,  in  1887,  when  we  were  Grand  Master.  On 
Masonic  homes  and  charity  funds,  Bro.  Dawkins  well  says  : — 

"  That  even-  Grand  Lodge  should  devise  some  practical  means  and  method  for  the 
adequate  relief  of  the  just  demands  of  charity  upon  its  jurisdiction,  is  not  a  question 
of  doubt,  but  what  method  or  plan  will  accomplish  the  most  good,  with  a  given  amount 
of  investment,  is  a  very  important  questioo,  whenever  the  means  and  ends  are  matters 
of  consideration.  Masonic  Homes,  for  the  maintenance  of  widows,  orphans,  and  indi- 
gent Masons,  have  been  established  by  many  of  the  Grand  Lodges,  which  justly  give 
them  fame  and  glory,  and  by  them  great  good  is  accomplished  ;  and,  in  perhaf  s  every 
instance,  Charity  Funds  are  also  established,  and  this  seems  to  be  a  growing  enterprise 
among  the  Grand  Lodges,  and  many  beneficiaries  there  are  who  '  rise  up  and  call  them 
blessed,'  but,  in  every  instance,  the  expense  of  maintaining  those  'Homes'  is  a  con- 
tinual severe  tax  upon  the  fraternity  where  they  severally  exist,  and  so  much  so  that 
we  have  been  seriously  impressed  that  a  well  devised  grand  charity  '  Sinking  Fund,' 
the  interest  whereon  only  is  dispensed  with  charity,  would  he  attended  with  more 
satWactory  results." 

63rd  Communication,  Jacksonville,  January  19th,  1892. 

Angus  Patterson,  G-.M. 

The  reports  show  the  lodges  to  be  mostly  in  a  very  good  condition, 
and  the  outlook  is  very  favorable.     Five  new  lodges  were  formed. 

The  following  constitutional  amendment  was  adopted,  indicating  that 
Past  Masters  have  no  right  to  vote  for  Grand  Officers : — 

"  The  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  by  inherent  right,  are  the  Masters  and  Wardens 
of  all  the  particular  lodges  of  this  jurisdiction,  and  U.  D.  lodges  who  have  duly  ap- 
plied for  and  obtained  their  charter;",  and  whose  fees  and  dues  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
have  all  been  paid,  '  or  their  duly  appointed  proxies,  and  who,  with  the  elected  officers 
of  the  Grand  Lodge,'  for  the  time  being  only,  have  the  right  to  vote  for  GrandOfficer?.'' 

Lodges,  122  ;  members,  3,910 ;  increase,  166. 
Angus  Paterson  (Madison),  G.M. 
Dewitt  C.  Dawkins  (Jacksonville),  G.S. 

GEORGIA. 

10.5th  Communication,  Macon,  October  27th,  1891. 

John  S.  Davidson,  G.M. 

The  spirit  of  Masonry  has  been  almost  everywhere  revived  to  an 
astonishing  degree.  Twenty-three  new  lodges  were  formed.  For  the 
first  time  in  very  many  years,  every  lodge  but  one  is  clear  on  the  books. 

When  Bro.  Davidson  was  first  elected  Grand  Master,  eight  years  ago, 
the  bonded  debt  of  the  Grand  Lodge  was  §10,000,  and  by  his  able  efforts 
they  are  now  out  of  debt,  and  their  temple  is  their  own,  so  they  held  a 
jubilee,  at  which  a  number  of  very  interesting  addresses  were  delivered. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adonted  :  — 

"  Whereas,  In  the  make-up  of  the  American  System  ff  Freemasonry,  there  is  em- 
braced Blue  or  Symbolic  Masonry,  with  its  several  Grand  Lodges,  representing  in  their 
sovereignty  the  foundation  Kite — Capitular  Masonry,  represented  by  the  Grand  Chap- 
ters, and  their  confederation  into  a  General  Grand  Chapter  ;  Cryptic  Masonry,  repre- 
sented by  the  Grand  Councils  of  Royal  and  Select  Masters,  and  their  confederation  into 
a  General  Grand  Council ;  Templar  Masonry,  represented  by  the  Grand  Commanderies 
of  Kn'ghts  Templar,  and  their  confederation  into  a  Grand  Encampment ;  The  Ancient 
and  Accepted  Scottish  Rite  Masons,  represented  bj-  the  Sovereign  Grand  Inspectors 
General  of  the  several  States  and  by  the  Supreme  Councils  of  these  Inspectors-General 
for  the  Southern  Jurisdiction  and  for  the  Northern  Jurisdiction  of  the  United  States 
and  their  Territories 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  XI 

"And  whereas,  These  several  bodies  exist  as  separate  organizations,  repre'enting 
respectively  these  various  divisions  of  a  common  fraternity,  distinct  as  organizations, 
but  one  as  a  brotherhood. 

"  And  whereas,  It  is  believed  that  a  more  intimate  interchange  of  fraternal  courtesies 
between  these  several  organizations,  and  the  establishment  of  some  legitimate  channel 
of  Inter-communication  between  these  several  bodies  will  tend  to  brighten  the  chains 
that  bind  us  together,  serve  to  give  strenath  to  that  union,  enable  us  to  unite  or  to 
concentrate  our  forces  and  powers  for  good,  and  to  solidify  the  entire  commonwealth 
of  Freemasonry. 

"  Therefore,  For  the  purpose  of  opening  a  channel  of  fraternal  inter-communication 
between  the  several  organizations  entering  into  the  make-up  of  this  American  system 
and  for  the  establishment  of  more  intimate  fraternal  relations,  be  it 

"  Resolved,  That  some  steps  be  taken  looking  to  the  establishment  of  a  system  of 
Foreign  and  Domestic  Correspondence,  as  a  proper  and  legitimate  channel  of  inter- 
communication and  information  for  said  several  organizations,  as  to  the  status  and 
condition  of  the  same  for  the  jurisdictions  of  this  country. 

"  For  carrying  forward  this  object,  be  it  further 

"Resolved,  That  until  otherwise  ordered,  the  Grand  Secretary,  in  the  distribution  Of 
our  printed  proceedings,  do  send  three  copies  of  the  tame  to  the  following  Grand 
Bodies,  viz.  : 

'  The  Grand  Lodge,  F.  &  A   M of  Georgia. 

"The  Grand  Council,  B.  &  S.  M of  Georgia. 

"  The  Grand  Commandery,  K.'s  T of  Georgia. 

"  The  General  Grand  Chapter,  B.  A.  M United  States  of  America. 

"  The  General  Grand  Council,  K.  &  S.  M United  States  of  America. 

"The  Grand  Encampment  K's.  T United  States  of  America. 

"  And  one  copy  of  the  same  to  : 

"  The  Sovereigh  Grand  Inspector-Genera',  33°,  A.  &A.S.R of  Geor^a. 

"  The  Sov'n.  Gi^d.  Commander,  S.J.,  A.  &  A.S.B United  States  of  America. 

"The  Grand  Commander,  N.  J.,  A.  &  A.  S.  B United  State*  of  America. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  above  and  foregoing  bodies  and  officers  be,  and  they  are  hereby, 
respectfully  requested  to  reciprocate  by  sending,  severally  and  respectively,  copies  of 
their  printed  proceedings  to  our  Grand  Secretary,  to  be  distributed  as  are  the  printed 
proceedings  of  sister  Grand  Lodges  in  fraternal  correspondence  w  th  this — that  is,  one 
copy  to  the  library  of  this  Grand  Lodge  ;  one  copy  to  the  Grand  Master  and  one  copy 
to  the  Committee' on  Foreign  and  Domestic  Correspondence.     Furthermore,  be  it 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence  be,  and  they  are  hereby, 
directed  to  include  in  their  several  reports,  from  year  to  yea1-,  a  review  of  the  printed 
proceedings  of  such  bodies,  hereinbefore  designated,  as  may  be  received  by  them. 
Furthermore,  be  it 

"Resolved,  That  the  various  bodies,  composing  this  American  system,  be,  and  they 
are  hereby,  respectfully  and  fraternally  requested  to  give  this  matter  their  earnest  at- 
tention, and  to  lend  their  aid  in  opening  the  proposed  channel  of  information  and 
inter-communication  as  herein  proposed  by  the  adoption  of  this,  or  some  other  plan 
for  the  accomplishment  of  the  desired  end.     Furthermore,  be  it 

"  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  this  Grand  Lodge,  with  power 
and  instruction  to  communicate  with  the  several  Grand  Bodies  of  this  State,  and  of 
other  jurisdictions  included  within  the  scope  of  these  resolutions,  with  a  view  to  the 
consummation  of  the  object  herein  contemplated,  and  to  suggest  that  the  Correspond- 
ents of  the  several  jurisdictions  be  requested  to  review  respectively  and  reciprocally 
the  proceedings  of  the  several  Grand  Bodies  of  their  respective  States  or  Territorial 
jurisdictions.     Furthermore,  be  it 

"Resolved,  That  such  committee  report  progress  at  the  next  Annual  Communication 
of  this  Grand  Body,  and  thence  annually,  continuing  their  work  from  time  to  time 
and  from  year  to  year,  until  such  time  as  the  contemplated  foreign  and  domestic  cor- 
respondence and  fraternal  inter-communication  shall  have  bet  n  established,  or  until 
such  time  as  it  may  become  evident  that  such  a  channel  cannot  be  opened,  or  such  a 
system  worked  as  is  contemplated  in  the  body  of  these  resolutions." 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  Bros.  Bigham,  Mumford  and 
Ramsay.  Bro.  Bigham  notices  Canada  for  1890  in  complimentary  terms. 
In  his  review  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England,  he  says  — 

"  We  have  not  yet  seen  that  the  lodge  of  which  the  Prince  of  Wales  is  a  member,  has 
taken  any  steps  in  the  matter  in  which  he  recently  participated  that  resulted  in  the 
loss  of  CummingJs  commission  in  the  English  army.  We  wait  to  see.  Meanwhile  we 
would  say  the  English  army  is  no  better  than  English  Masonry,  and  respectfully  re- 
mild  our  brethren  there  is  a  clause  in  our  obligation  that  does  not  allow  even  member- 
ship to  '  irreligious  libertines,'  much  less  high  official  statiors.  We  want  no  gambling 
or  cheating  at  Baccarat,  or  such  associations  as  appear  to  have  existed  in  the  scandal 
referred  to." 

Lodges,  366  ;  members,  14,703;  increase,  1,253. 

John  S.  Davidson  (Augusta),  G.M. 

A.  M.  Wolihin  (Macon),  G.S. 


Xll  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

IDAHO. 

24th  Communication,  Boise  City,  Sept.  8th,  1891. 
George  Ainslie,  G.M. 

The  following  report  of  the  Committee  on  Jurisprudence  was 
adopted  : 

"  Your  Committee  on  Jurisprudence,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  M.  \W.\ 
Grand  Master's  address  as  refers  to  tbe  clandestine  Cerneau  rite,  fraternally  report  as 
follows  : 

"Your  committee  deem  the  Cerneau  rite  clandestine,  and  productive  of  evil,  and  only 
evil,  in  all  its  tendencies,  and  offer  the  following  resolution  for  your  adoption  : 

"  Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  deeply  deplore  the  discord  and  schism  caused  by 
thi*  clandestine  body  in  other  jurisdictions,  and  earnestly  recommend  that  the  Craft  in 
Idaho  have  nothing  whatever  to  do  with  this  rite,  and  that  we  protect  ourselves  from 
the  evils  thereof  by  simply  letting  it  alone. 

"  Your  committee  would  respectfully  submit  the  following  resolution  relative  to  so 
much  of  the  Grand  Master's  address  as  re'ates  to  the  revision  of  the  Comtitution  and 
By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge  : 

"  Resolceil,  Tnaf,  all  matters  relating  to  the  revision  of  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  be  referred  to  a  special  committee,  consisting  of  Brothers  E.  A. 
Stevenson,  A.  O.  Ingalls,  and  T.  W.  Randall,  to  report  at  the  next  regular  sessfon  of 
this  Grand  Lodge." 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania  was  recognized.  The  recognition  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Victoria  was  postponed  until  the  next  annual  com- 
munication, and  recognition  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  South  Wales 
was  refused,  but  for  what  reason  we  are  not  informed. 

The  State  was  divided  into  six  districts,  and  the  Grand  Lecturer  is  to 
select  a  district  lecturer  for  each  district  to  instruct  the  lodges  under 
his  supervision,  and  no  Master  can  be  installed  unless  he  produces  a 
certificate  from  the  Grand  Lecturer  that  he  is  satisfactorily  informed 
in  the  new  work  and  can  instruct  the  lodge  over  which  he  is  called  to 
preside. 

Bro.  Chas.  C.  Stevenson  reports  on  correspondence.  Our  proceedings 
were  not  received. 

Lodges,  21  ;  members,  82.5  ;  increase,  117. 

John  Henry  Myer  (Placerville),  G.M. 

James  H.  Wickersham  (Boise  City),  G.S. 

ILLINOIS. 

52nd  Communication,  Chicago,  October  6th,  1891. 

John  M.  Pearson,  G.M. 

The  returns  show  that  their  lodges  have  been  busy,  and  that  a  greater 
increase  in  numbers  has  been  made  than  in  former  years.  Five  schools 
of  instruction  were  held.  The  Grand  Master  attended  all,  and  was  fully 
convinced  of  their  utility.  He  thus  describes  the  ceremony  of  laying 
the  corner-stone  of  their  immense  fraternity  temple  : — ■ 

"  Nov.  6th,  assisted  by  the  officers  of  an  occasional  Grand  Lodge,  I  laid  the  corner 
stone  of  the  'Masonic  Frattrnity  Temple'  in  the  city  of  Chicago,  Ccm  k  County.  The 
lodges  <  f  the  city  joined  in  procession,  escorted  by  the  bir  Knights  of  the  several  com- 
mandaiies,  the  number  being  given  at  over  5,00\  attended  by  bands  of  music  and  a 
vast  concourse  of  interested  citizers.  The  ceremonies  were  in  accordance  wrh  our 
ancient  customs ;  R.W.  Bro.  Gilbert  W.  Barnard  acting  as  D.G.M.,  W.  Bro.  Hugh  Mc- 
Millan as  S.G  W.,  W.  Bro.  George  W.  Warvelle  as  J.G.W.,  and  M.W.  John  C.  Sm:th  in 
charge  of  a' 1  the  details,  and  chairman  of  tin  committee  of  arrangements.  The  Ori- 
ental Quartet  sang  '  Laying  the  Stone,'  aud  M.W.  DeWitt  C.  Cregier  delivered  the  ora- 
tion." The  Chicago  Graphic  says  :  "  The  laying  of  the  corner  stone  of  the  Masonic 
Fraternity  Temple  in  Chicago,  Nov.  6th,  1S90,  marks  the  most  notable  event  in  oper- 
ative Masonry  since  the  achievements  of  ancient  days.''  I  cannot  close  my  rep.rt  of 
this  no'able  event  without  a  tribute  of  resoect  and  love  to  the  brother  who  was  most 
active  and  zealous  in  promoting  the  enterprise — Normax  T.  Gassbite.  Hopefully, 
actively  and  faithfully  he  labored  to  realize  this,  his  cherished  conception  of  what 
ought  to  be  done,  and  of  what  the  Masons  of  Chicago  could  do.     Alas!  he  has  not 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  Xlll 

lived  with  us  to  see  its  completion.  But  as  its  walls  rapidly  rise,  and  so  long  as  they 
shall  stand,  they  will  call  to  the  grateful  remembrance  of  even"  Mason  in  our  land  the 
name  of  Nor  man  T.  Gassrtte." 

Dispensations  were  granted  for  fourteen  new  lodges. 

A  notable  feature  of  the  proceedings  was  the  reception  accorded  to  our 
R.  W.  Bros.  David  McLellan  and  Edward  Mitchell,  which  is  thus  re- 
corded : — 

"  M.W.  Bro.  Cregier : 

"M.W.  Grand  Master:  It  gives  me  pleasure  not  to  introduce  distinguished  breth- 
ren from  our  own  country,  but  from  abroad  — not  very  far  abroad,  sir — only  over  the 
line  into  Canada.  I  desire  to  introduce  to  you  R.W.  Bro.  McLellan,  P.S.G.W.  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

"  And  I  also  take  pleasure  to  couple  with  that  introduction  the  R.W.  Grand  Treas- 
urer, Bro.  Mitchell,  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

"  1  do  this,  M.W.  Grand  Master,  with  very  great  personal  pleasure,  especially  in  the 
absence  of  our  R.W.  Graud  Treasurer,  Wiley  M.  Egan,  who3C  health  will  not  permit  him 
to  be  present  to  perform  this  pleasant  task  as,  the  representative  of  that  distinguished 
Grand  Lodge  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illinois. 

"The  M.W.  Grand  Master  : 

R.  W.  Brethren  :  "It  affords  me  great  pleasure  to  receive  you  within  the  limits  of 
this  Grand  Lodge,  coming,  as  Bro.  Cregier  has  said,  from  a  foreign  country — not  very 
fore:gn  ;  and  I  take  particular  pleasure  because  it  gives  me  the  opportunity  to  say 
that  although  this  is  a  Grand  Lodge  of  one  of  the  United  States,  Masonry  is  not 
hemmed  in  by  state  lines  :  that  the  river  that  flows  between  us,  broad  and  deep  as  it 
is,  is  no  barrier  to  Masonic  courtesies,  to  Masonic  rights,  or  to  Masonic  duties. 

"  I  welcome  you,  sir,  als  >  as  the  representative  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illinois  near 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  and  I  a<n  happy  to  meet  you  here.  You  will  find  among 
the  brethren  of  this  Grand  Lodge  a  cordial  welcome,  and  I  know  that  between  your 
own  Grand  Lodge  and  ours  there  exists  a  very  strong  sympathy,  growing  out  of  the 
troub'es  and  opposition  that  in  past  years  you  have  been  called  upon  to  meet.  I  am 
proud  to  say  that  this  Grand  Jurisdiction  has  always  stood  by  what  we  deemed  to  be 
your  rights,  and  I  know  that  you  have  reciprocated  that  feeling. 

"  Brethren  of  the  Graud  Lodge  of  Illinois,  allow  me  to  introduce  to  you  Bro.  Mc- 
Lellan, our  representative  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  and  Bro.  Mitchell,  Grand 
Treasurer  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  and  I  ask  you  to  unite  with  me  in  according 
to  them  the  Grand  Honors  of  Masonrv." 

"  R.  W.  Bro.  McLellan  : 

"M.W.  Grand  Matter,  Officers  and  Brethren  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of 
Illinois  :  I  desire  on  behalf  of  myself  and  R.W.  Bro.  Mitchell,  the  Grand  Treasurer  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada,  to  thank  you  most  heartily  for  the  reception  tendered  us 
here  to-day.  This  is  rny  first  visit  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  Illinois,  the 
Grand  L  >dge  which  I  have  the  honor  to  represent  in  my  mother  Grand  Lodge,  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  in  t&e  Province  of  Ontario. 

"  And  on  behalf  of  the  twenty-one  thousand  Master  Masons  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Canada,  I  bring  to  you,  Most  Worshipful  sir,  and  the  brethren  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  a 
hearty  greeting.  I  concur  with  every  word  that  you  have  said  in  reference  to  the  di- 
viding line  ;  that  while  we  live  under  two  different  flags,  while  you  are  true  to  the 
Stars  and  Stripes,  we  are  equally  tuie  to  the  Union  Jack,  and  I  am  pleased  to  say  that 
we  are  here  to-day  under  one  flag,  the  banner  of  Masonry  (applause),  that  knows  no 
country,  knows  no  creed,  but  wherever  you  find  a  Master  Mason,  there  you  will  find 
the  right  hand  of  fellowship.  I  am  pleased,  indeed,  and  I  desire  to  thank  you  from 
the  bottom  of  my  heart,  on  behalf  of  R.W.  Bro.  Mitchell  and  myself,  for  the  kindly 
greeting  extended  us  here,  and  if  you  or  am  of  the  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  State  of  Illinois,  in  your  pilgrimages  from  time  to  time,  should  go  so  far  away  from 
home  as  to  visit  the  city  of  Hamilton,  you  will  there  find  Craftsmen  with  hearts  as 
warm  and  true  as  we  find  here  to-day.  And  although  you  may  be  then  in  a  foreign 
land,  you  will  find  brethren  who  will  extend  fcn  you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  and 
make  you  feel  at  home.  I  again  thank  you  sincerely,  and  I  trust  the  day  is  far  distant 
when  anything  will  happen  to  mar  the  happy  feeling  that  now  exists  between  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  and  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  Illinois.    (Applause)." 

"  R.  W.  Bro.  Edward  Mitchell : 

"  M.  W.  Grand  Master  and  Brethren  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Illinois  :  Any  attempt 
on  my  part  to  return  thanks  for  this  kind,  cordial  and  fraternal  welcome,  would  only 
be  to  add  to  the  remarks  and  fraternal  sentiments  already  expressed  by  my  R.  W.  Bro. 
McLellan,  your  representative  near  our  Grand  Lodge.  I  wil',  therefore,  ask  you  to 
kindly  consider  that  in  that  connection  he  has  spoken  for  us  both,  and  with  more  fitting 
language,  perhaps,  tlnn  I  can  command.  Your  cordial  welcome  is  a  source  of  great 
pleasure  and  satisfaction,  and  I  will  avail  im*self  of  this  opportunitj ,  M.  W.  Sir,  to 
hand  to  you  the  personal  greeting  of  the  Master  Masons  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada, 
and  of  the  Grand  Master,  Bro.  John  Ross  Robertson,  with  whom  I  had  an   interview 


XIV  GRAND   LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

just  before  leaving  home  ;  and  he  insisted,  and  as  he  has  a  hand  of  no  mean  dimen- 
sions, with  a  heart  very  much  larger  in  proportion,  extending  across  the  river  spoken 
of  a  few  minutes  ago,  which  lies  between  the  Province  of  Ontario  and  this  metropolis 
of  the  west,  I  accepted.  He  desired  me  to  express  to  you  his  fervent  hope  that  your 
deliberations  at  this  time,  as  in  the  past,  would  redound  to  the  welfare  and  best  inter- 
ests of  the  Craft  of  your  jurisdiction  ;  and  that  the  very  kind,  social  and  fraternal 
intercourse  which  now  obtains  may  always  continue  between  your  Grand  Lodge  and 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  which  he  has  the  honor  to  be  Grand  Master,  and  that  the  only 
emulation  or  difference  or  antagonism  which  may  arise,  will  be  who  may  best  work  to 
promote  the  true  and  genuine  principles  of  the  Order,  and  who  can  best  agree.  (Ap- 
plause.) 

"To  me,  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  I  must  consider  this  as  somewhat  of  an  epoch  in  my 
Masonic  career,  for  although  I  have  been  a  member  and  an  officer  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Canada  for  the  past  quarter  of  a  century,  and  during  that  time  I  have  travelled 
somewhat  extensively,  both  in  the  mother  country  and  over  this  vast  continent,  from 
the  Province  of  Canada  to  Texas,  and  from  Maine  to  California,  and,  by  the  way,  I 
happen  to  have  the  honor  of  being  the  representative  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California, 
this  is  the  first  time  I  have  ever  visited  a  Grand  Lodge  away  from  home. 

"  A  week  ago  I  had  no  idea  whatever  that  I  should  have  the  honor  and  pleasure  to  be 
with  you.  But  my  long  time  tried  and  true  friend,  Bro.  McLellan,  asked  me  to  accom- 
pany him  on  this  occasion,  and  he  would  not  take  '  no '  for  an  answer.  And  so,  yes- 
terday, I  stowed  away  a  '  biled  '  shirt  and  a  swallow-tailed  coat,  and  having  put  on  some 
style,  I  now  appear  before  you  without  a  tinge  of  regret  that  I  have  been  charmed 
away  from  home,  and  with  afeeliug  of  thanks  that  I  listened  to  the  voice  of  the  temp- 
ter.    (Applause.) 

"  As  this  is  my  first  appearance  on  the  stage  of  any  Grand  Lodge  other  than  our  own, 
it  is  attended  with  the  nervousness  and  embarrassment  we.ich  usually  characterize  a 
debut,  and  like  many  other  brethren,  I  suppose  I  have  achieved  a  brilliant  success— in 
view  of  my  teacher.  At  the  same  time  I  have  the  pleasure  and  satisfaction  of  feeling 
glad  that  I  followed  him  from  home,  and  am  charmed  and  gratified  with  the  courteaies 
that  have  been  extended  to  me  on  this  occasion  ;  and  I  will  only  add,  that  if  I  had 
thought  it  was  so  nice  and  pleasant  to  visit  a  Grand  Lodge,  I  would  have  '  been  there  ' 
long  ago.     (Applause.)" 

The  Grand  Master  presented  the  following  from  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Italy  :— 

"  Brethren  of  the  Grand  Lodge  :  I  have  in  my  hands  a  communication  from  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Italy.  It  is  in  the  language  of  their  own  country,  and  so  it  ought  to 
be,  and  I  will  give  you  a  synopsis  of  its  contents,  and  wish  to  have  it  referred  to  the 
Committee  on  Correspondence,  so  that  they  may  report  by  and  by  the  exact  facts  in 
regard  to  this  matter. 

"  The  letter  that  we  received  from  the  Grand  Master  refers  to  his  having  written  to 
this  Giaud  Lodge  in  1S86,  relative  to  the  question  of  recognition  by  this  Grand  Lodge. 
Most  of  you  are  aware  that  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Italy  has  not  been  recognized  by  this 
Grand  Lodge.  He  refers  to  his  former  letter,  and  sends  with  it  a  letter  of  introduction 
from  our  late  Bro.  Albert  Pike,  of  Washington,  asking  the  consideration  of  this  Grand 
Lodge  for  recognition,  and  that  their  certificates  or  diplomas  shall  be  respected  in  this 
jurisdiction. 

"  This  is  the  substance  of  the  communication.  As  it  comes  to  me  with  Bro.  Pike's 
letter  of  endorsement,  I  think  it  is  certainly  due  to  this  brother  that  he  should  receive 
courteous  treatment.  This  letter  has  been  a  year  on  its  way  before  it  came  to  my 
hands.  It  came  to  my  hands  early  in  the  year,  and  I  respectfully  ask  the  Grand  Lodge 
to  refer  this  to  the  Committee  on  Correspondence,  with  instructions  to  report  to  this 
Grand  Lodge  at  its  next  annual  communication,  so  that  we  may  act  intelligently.  I  do 
not  think  the  Grand  Lodge  will  be  ready  to  recognize  that  Grand  Lodge  without  know- 
ing something  about  its  powers,  rights  and  dut'es." 

*'  On  motion,  the  matter  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Correspondence  with  leave 
to  hold  it  for  one  year." 

It  was  decided  that  signing  the  By-laws  is  not  essentially  necessary 
to  complete  membership,  and  that  when  the  rights  and  privileges  of 
membership  are  exercised  by  a  newly-admitted  member  and  acquiesced 
in  by  the  lodge,  such  action  estops  either  party  from  questioning  the 
validity  of  the  membership. 

Three  hundred  pages  are  occupied  with  the  Report  on  Correspond- 
ence by  Bro.  Joseph  Robbins.  This  extensive  and  elaborate  review 
can  only  be  appreciated  by  a  thorough  perusal,  and  we  are  at  a  loss  how 
to  give  our  brethren  any  idea  of  the  important  and  discriminating  com- 
ments which  characterize  its  able  author.  He  deals  with  all  subjects 
in  the  most  exhaustive  manner,  but  our  space  is  necessarily  limited, 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  XV 

and  we  can  only  make  room  for  a  few  extracts.  We  fully  approve  of  the 
following  on  the  recognition  of  New  Grand  Lodges  : — 

"A  few  years  since  when  the  instances  of  Canada,  Quebec,  West  Virginia,  New 
Mexico  and  Dakota  brought  the  question  hove  to  our  very  doors,  there  was  an  almost 
unanimous  consensus  of  opinion  as  to  the  principles  which  should  govern.  The  dis- 
cussion which  cleared  up  the  mental  fog  and  brought  about  such  a  near  approach  to 
unanimity  has  scarcely  ceased,  but  for  the  last  few  years  it  has  had  for  many  only  the 
interest  of  an  abstract  question  because  not  pointed  by  a  close-at-home  concrete  exam- 
ple. This  languid  interest  serves  in  a  measure  to  account  for,  but  in  no  degree  to 
justify,  the  action  of  several  Grand  Lodges  in  adopting  reports  made  to  them  on  the 
question  of  recognizing  some  of  the  new  Grand  Lodges  of  Australasia,  notably  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand.  The  authors  of  these  reports,  not  satisfied  with  assign- 
ing the  sufficient  reason  for  postponing  recognition  that  they  were  without  definite  in- 
formation as  to  the  status  of  the  new  body,  have  gone  on  to  allege  that  the  parent 
Grand  Lodges  had  not  consented  to  its  formation,  or  to  volunteer  the  information  that 
the  new  Grand  Lodge  would  not  be  recognized  until  it  had  the  allegiance  of  all  the 
lodges  in  the  colony,  or,  as  in  one  instance,  that  recognition  waited  upon  the  submission 
to  the  body,  thus  layiDg  down  the  law,  of  what  neither  of  the  bodies  named  is  addicted 
to  giving — '  a  formal  notification  by  the  Grand  Lodges  of  England,  Scotland  and  Ire- 
land that  consent  had  been  given  for  the  organization  of  a  new  Grand  Lodge,  under 
the  style  and  title  of  the  '  Grand  Lodge  of  Ancient  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  of  New 
Zealand.' 

"  We  have  recently  seen  the  statement  that  when  the  British  evacuated  New  York 
there  was  left  upon  the  altar  in  the  lodge-room  in  that  city  an  instrument  from  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  England  (Athol)  authorizing  the  New  York  lodges  to  organize  an  in- 
dependent Grand  Lodge.  If  there  is  anything  in  this  beyond  the  fact — if  indeed  there 
is  any  historical  value  to  the  statement — that  such  a  paper  might  have  been  left  by  a 
Provincial  Grand  Master,  it  is  the  only  instance  we  have  ever  heard  of  where  any 
'  Grand  Lodge  of  England  '  has  ever  given  its  preliminary  consent  to  the  formation  of 
an  independent  Grand  Lodge  by  lodges  it  had  chartered,  and  we  know  of  no  instance  in 
which  it  is  claimed  that  such  consent  was  given  by  the  Grand  Lodges  of  Scotland  and 
Ireland.  We  run  no  risk  in  saying  that  no  American  Grand  Lodge  which  has  placed 
itself  in  this  attitude  towards  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand  can  plead  its  own  his- 
tory in  justification. 

"  Of  the  proposition  that  the  question  of  forming  a  new  Grand  Lodge  in  territory 
Masonically  unoccupied  must  wait  the  pleasure  of  a  single  lodge  when  perhaps  a  hun- 
dred other  lodges  are  ready  to  organize,  it  is  enough  to  say  that  it  is  simply  a  proposi- 
tion to  establish  the  rule  of  the  minority  and  has  nothing  to  commend  it  as  either  more 
just  or  more  sensible  than  to  insist  that  any  one  of  twenty,  fifty,  or  a  hundred  Masons 
resident  in  a  neighborhood  destitute  of  lodge  privileges,  ought  to  be  recognized  as 
having  the  right  to  stop  by  his  veto  the  formation  of  a  new  lodge  whose  creation  is 
desired  by  the  other  forty-nine.  In  the  domain  of  Geruine  Masonry  lodges  like  indi- 
vidual Masons  should  meet  upon  the  level.  Minority  rule,  whether  oligarchial  or  im- 
perial, should  be  relegated  wholly  to  the  Holy  Empire." 

Canada,  for  1890,  receives  a  good  notice.  On  one  of  our  amendments 
he  says  ;— 

"Coming  up  pursuant  to  notice  given  the  preceding  year,  a  motion  to  permit 
lodges  at  their  discretion  to  make  by-laws  providing  that  members  more  than  one  year 
in  arrears  for  dues  shall  not  vote  at  the  annual  ekction,  was  carried.  Illinois  Crafts- 
men will  remember  that  our  Grand  Lodge  has  more  than  once  declared  all  such  rules 
are  inoperative  and  void,  the  Lodge  having  no  power  to  abridge  the  rights  and  fran- 
chises of  its  membsrs'by  any  other  process  than  a  regular  trial  and  conviction  for  a 
Masonic  offence." 

On  the  principle  of  enforced  taxation  for  the  support  of  Masonic 
Homes,  Bro.  Robbins  has  the  following  remarks  in  his  review  of  Mis- 
souri : — 

"  Bro.  Vincil  says  we  do  not  fancy  love  feasts.  On  the  contrary,  we  like  them.  But 
because  we  enjoy  them  in  their  place,  it  does  not  follow  that  it  is  wise  to  invoke  their 
methods  in  a  Masonic  deliberative  body.  Our  brother  sets  forth  some  of  the  facts 
which  followed  theirs  to  indicate  its  beneficent  character,  and  we  rejoice  with  him  in 
every  item  of  promise  or  fulfilment  of  the  noble  purpose  for  which  Ihe  Home  is  design- 
ed. That  does  not,  however,  alter  our  opinion  of  the  impolicy  of  settling  the 
responsibility  of  building,  managing  or  supporting  such  institutions  upon  the  Grand 
Lodge,  and  it  has  happened  that  it  is  in  the  midst  of  bursts  of  enthusiasm  which  be- 
cloud the  judgment  that  Grand  Lodges  have  become  committed  to  enterprises  and  poli- 
cies that  entailed  upon  them  years  of  vain  struggle,  if  nothing  worse.  Nobody  can 
question  the  beneficence  of  the  intentions  or  of  the  objects  of  them,  which  planted 
Masonic  colleges  in  half  a  dozen  jurisdictions  in  this  country,  under  the  auspices  of 
Grand  Lodges,  but  the  contagious  enthusiasm  with  which  the  movement  was  inaugur- 


XVI  GRAND    LODGE   OF    CAXADA. 

ated  does  not  seem  to  have  been  a  guaranty  of  the  wisdom  of  the  plan  adopted.  The 
last  one  of  them  has  disappeared.  That  any  one  should  question  the  wisdom  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  in  takirig  a  step  \vh09e  logical  outcome  is  a  demand  that  the  necessary 
revenues  of  an  eleemosynary  institution  shall  be  secured  by  enforced  taxation,  doubt- 
less seemed  ungracious  to  many  Missouri  Masons  besides  Bro.  Vincil  ;  but  the  indica- 
tions aTe  already  apparent  that  Missouri  Masons  will  be  among  the  first  to  perceive  the 
disinterestedness  of  'such  questioning,  and  the  littleness  of  attributing  it  to  a  feeling 
that  no  good  can  come  out  of  the  Nazareth  of  a  particular  jurisdiction.  You  cannot 
go  on  teaching  Masons  for  generations  the  lesson  which  at  once  approves  itself  to  human 
judgment,  that  their  charitable  obligations  bear  a  definite  relation  to  their  ability  to 
give,  and  then  in  the  name  of  a  fraternity  into  whose  covenant.--  this  just  principle  is 
inextricably  woven,  require  a  brother  whose  necessities  and  the  wants  of  his  wife  and 
little  ones  compel  him  to  carefully  weigh  every  penny  of  his  outlays,  to  contribute  as 
much  for  charity  as  his  more  fortunate  brother  who  cannot  spend  his  income,  without 
producing  friction.  Kentucky  tried  it,  and  though  the  Craftsmen  of  no  jurisdiction 
are  more  generous — as  is  shown  by  their  1  beral  support  of  their  "  Home  "  since  the 
compulsory  metho  1  was  abandoned — the  result  was  appalling. 

"  We  have  referred  to  the  demand  that  the  necessary  revenues  of  such  an  institution 
shall  be  secured  by  enforced  taxation,  as  a  logical  outcome  of  the  action  of  a  Grand 
Lodge  in  assuming  the  management  of  it.  In  Missouri  it  has  come  sooner  than  we  ex- 
pected, having  cropped  out  at  the  very  communication  at  which  was  presented  this 
report  of  Bro.  Vincil's  which  cites  the  fact  that  no  symptoms  of  the  '  vociferous  '  have 
shown  themselves,  as  evidence  that  we  are  either  too  conservative  or  too  hypercritical. 
With  this  proposition  for  a  per  capita  tax  for  the  support  of  the  Home,  comes,  as  we 
have  seen,  the  inevitable  friction,  considerable  enough  to  secure  its  postponement  for  a 
yaar.'- 

From  his  conclusion,  we  take  the  summary  of  his  comparison  of  sta- 

titties  " 

STATISTICAL  COMPARISON. 


ISaO 


Grand  Lodges 

Number  of  Subordinates 

Raised 

Affiliated 


55 
10.709 
32,271 
14.086 
Restored 5,550 


Died 

Dimitted 

Suopendcd  for  Non  payment  of  Dues 

Suspended  and  Expelled 

Membership 


8,311 

16,830 

13,512 

650 

629,084 


1890. 

1891. 

56 

56 

10.817 

11,029 

36,741 

38,186 

15,608 

14  393 

6,401 

5,552 

8,848 

8  873 

17,161 

16  709 

13,876 

12,697 

650 

595 

648,361 

670,170 

Based  upon  the  Tables  we  find,  in  the  Grand  Lodges  in  the  United  States,  that : 

In  the  accession  by  new  work  the  average  has  been 5  85-1C0  per  cent. 

The  additions  by  affiliation  and  restoration  represent 3  09-100  per  cent. 

The  losses  from  death  are 1  37-100  per  cent. 

The  losses  from  dimissions  are 2  52-100  per  cent. 

The  losses  from  non-payment  of  dues  are 1  91100  per  cent. 

The  net  gain  of  the  year  represents  18,733,  equal  to 3  02-100  per  cent. 

In  numerical  standing  the  most  prominent  rank  in  the  following  order  :  New  York, 
Illinois,  Pennsylvania,  Ohio,  Michigan,  Massachusetts,  Mississippi,  Indiana,  Iowa,  Texas, 
etc. 

The  average  of  membership  of  each  lodge  is  greatest  in  the  following  :  District  of 
Columbia,  Connecticut,  Massachusetts,  Rhode  Island,  Maine,  New  Hampshire,  New 
York,  Pennsylvania,  etc. 

The  jurisdictions  having  lodges  of  the  largest  membership  are  in  thefollowing  order: 
Connecticut,  Colorado,  Michigan,  Illinois,  New  York,  Minnesota,  Pennsylvania,  District 
of  Columbia,  California,  etc. 

Lodges,  694;  members,  43,930:  increase,  1,549. 
Momoe  C.  Crawford  (Jonesboro"),  G,M. 
Loyal  L.  Munn  (Freeport),  G.S. 

INDIAN  TERRITORY 

17th  Communication,  Oklahoma,  August  18th,  1891 . 
Leo.  Edmund  Bennett,  G.M. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  xvii 

All  the  lodges  are  prosperous,  cautious  and  enthusiastic,  and  work- 
ing for  the  good  of  the  Order.  Ten  new  lodges  were  formed.  Bro.  Ben- 
nett has  the  following  tribute  to  the  excellence  of  the  Craft : — 

"  Among  the  duties  which  fell  to  my  'ot  as  an  agent  of  the  Federal  Government  was 
that  of  removing  from  the  Indian  country  many  persons  who  had  unlawfully  entered 
therein.  A  portion  of  this  work  was  in  the  immediate  neighhorhood  of  some  of  our 
lodges,  and  you  can  we'l  understand  my  gratification  at  finding  that  not  one  of  our 
brethren  came  within  the  exercise  of  this  duty,  but  that  all,  without  exceptiou,  were 
found  to  be  law-abiding.  Our  Ma'onic  teachings  have  thus  not  fallen  in  barren  places, 
but  the  fru  t  thereof  is  shown  by  this  compliance  with  the  laws  of  the  country. 

"  It  speaks  well  for  the  Craft,  too,  t  at  few  applications  for  dispensation  have  been 
made  during  the  ye  r  ;  and  as  well  that  so  few  cases  have  been  submitted  for  a  decision. 
As  heretofore,  however,  many  questions  have  been  asked  by  the  brethren,  though  in 
almost  e  ery  instance  my  answer  was  made  by  referring  the  brethren  to  the  page  and 
year  of  our  proceedings,  thereby  directing  a  search  of  our  records  for  the  law.  The 
dispensations  asked  for  and  the  cases  submitted  for  decision  were  purely  of  local  inter- 
est or  had  heretofore  been  ruled  upon,  and  are,  therefore,  in  my  opinion,  not  of  suf- 
ficient importance  to  the  Craft  at  large  to  justify  detailing  here.  I  do  not  know  of  a 
single  desire  to  appeal  from  any  of  these  decisions  or  rulings." 

We  also  copy  his  remarks  on  the  work  : — 

"  In  this  connection  I  wish  to  say  th»t  the  '  Webb-Pre3ton  '  hobby  I  inconsiderately 
introduced  to  3'ou  last  session,  and  which  we  rode  for  the  cccasion,  is,  in  my  judgment, 
much  of  a  myth.  I  have  sought  for  it  in  several  places  during  the  past  year,  but  each 
time  I  had  it  located,  as  I  thought,  it  failed  to  materialize.  There  may  have  been  a 
*  pure  Webb-Preston  work  '  many  years  ago,  but  I  cannot  believe  that  there  is  now. 
Modifications  and  changes  are  constantly  being  made  so  that  those  jurisdictions  claim- 
ing to  have  '  pure  Webb-Preston  '  ritualistic  exercises  have  drifted  far  from  the  origina1, 
or  from  each  other.  The  labors  of  the  Grand  Lecturer  of  Arkansas,  at  tke  school  of 
instruction  at  Muskogee,  were  well  received  by  those  brethren  who  were  fortunate 
enough  to  attend.  True,  we  all  found  a  few  features  which  seemed  not  to  be  appro- 
priate or  to  the  point,  but,  upon  the  whole,  the  work  was  impressive  and  beautiful,  and 
consistent  with  the  teachings  of  our  fraternity.  I  can  personally  attest  the  beneficial 
results  from  the  instructions  thus  received,  and  if  you  will  call  upon  the  brethren  who 
received  the  word  for  exemplification,  I  believe  that  you  too  will  feel  that  we  have  made 
considerable  progress  during  the  year  toward  perfecting  a  ri.ual.  Three-fourths  of 
our  lodges  are  already  fairly  proficient  in  the  work  we  have  labored  with  for  some 
years.  This  work  should  be  perfected  by  a  cautiou",  conservative  committee,  and  by 
"them  exemplified  for  the  adoption  or  revision  of  this  Grand  Lodge.  We  should  then 
select  as  Grand  Lecturer  some  brother  who  will  give  his  time  to  the  duties  of  the  office, 
pay  him  as  well  as  we  can  afford  for  his  service,  and  require  him  to  car'j  out  the 
obligations  thus  assumed  by  him." 

A  special  committee  of  rive  was  appointed  to  revise  the  work. 

Masters  must  hereafter  read  the  Grand  Lodge  proceedings  in  open 
lodge,  and  certify  such  reading  to  the  Grand  Secretary,  within  three 
months  after  their  receipt. 

A  resident  of  the  territory,  who  was  made  a  Mason  while  on  a  visit 
to  Scotland,  was  declared  to  be  an  irregularly  made  and  clandestine 
Mason,  and  all  lodges  were  warned  not  to  recognize  him. 

The  Grand  Secretary  reports  on  correspondence,  and  reviews  our  pro- 
ceedings for  1890. 

Lodges,  48;  members,  1,570  ;  increase,  159. 

Leo.  Edmond  Bennett  (Muscogee),  G  M. 

Joseph  Samuel  Murrow  (Atoka),  G.S. 

INDIANA. 

74th  Communication,  May  26th,  1891. 

Jacob  J.  Todd,  G.M. 

The  Grand  Master  reports  his  suspension  of  a  Master  who,  in  a  testi- 
monial to  the  memory  of  a  deceased  brother,  had  inserted  a  reference  to 
partisan  politics.  Four  new  lodges  were  organized.  On  the  condition 
of  the  Craft,  the  Grand  Master  says  : — 

"  I  am  pleased  to  state  that  the  condition  of  the  Craft  in  this  Grand  Jurisdicticn  is 
prosperous  and  vigorous.    Peace,  h\rmor  y  and  good  will  prevail. 


XV111  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

"The  repoit  of  our  Grand  Seeretary  wi  1  show  an  excellent  condition  of  our  finances. 
Our  membership  has  been  increased  eight  hundred  and  eighty-six  (Ss6)  over  last  year. 
It  is  also  pleading  to  cote  that  our  ledges  ate  looking  cart  fu'ly  to  the  quality  cf  the 
material,  rather  than  to  the  quantity.  The  result  is  a  growing  interest,  Lot  only  in 
the  ritualistic  work,  but  in  the  history  and  literature  of  tin  Craft. 

"  Masonic  books  and  journals  are  being  sought  after  and  read.  Individually,  we  are 
inquir  ng  after  knowledge,  and  we  are  becoming  familiar  with  the  spirit  at-d  thought  of 
the  Masanic  world.  We  thus  become  better  fitted  for  the  important  work  that  lies 
before  us.  It  may  not  be  inappropriate  to  add  that  a  man  can  not  be  a  we  1  informed 
and  an  intelligent  Mason,  unless  he  is  a  reader  of  current  Masonic  literature." 

A  proposition  to  reduce  the  minimum  initiation  fee  from  twenty  dol- 
lars to  fifteen  dollars  was  rejected. 

A  proposition  for  a  reprint  of  the  early  proceedings  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  was  indefinitely  postponed  on  account  of  the  great  experse,  and 
the  small  encouragement  received. 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania  was  recognized,  but  recognition  of  New 
Zealand  was  withheld  for  the  following  reasons,  which,  in  our  opinion, 
are  not  sufficient.  If  they  wait  until  the  Parent  Grand  Lodges  give 
their  consent,  they  may  wait  for  ever  and  a  day.  These  Parent 
Grand  Lodges,  in  a  matter  of  that  kind,  are  the  greatest  procrastinators 
that  the  world  has  ever  seen  : — 

"We  find  that,  <f  the  one  hundred  and  forty-eight  lodges  comprised  within  the 
jurisdiction  of  New  Zealand,  fifty-eight  withhold  their  allegiance  and  consent ;  nor  has 
the  movement  for  forming  an  Independent  Grand  Ledge  been  concurred  in  by  ths 
parent  Grand  Lodges.  We  therefore  respectfully  recommend  that  the  official  and  fra- 
ternal recognition  of  this  Grand  Body  be  withheld  until  such  time  as  the  constituent 
lodges  of  the  jurisdiction  of  New  Zealand  may  show  greater  unanimity  in  their 
allegiance,  and  become  more  harmonious  in  their  concurrence." 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  Bro.  William  Commons.  Can- 
ada does  not  appear. 

Lodges,  471  ;  members,  24,776  ;  increase,  886. 
Nicholas  R.  Ruckle  (Indianapolis),  G.M. 
William  H.  Smythe  (Indianapolis),  G.S. 

IOWA. 

48th  Communication,  Cedar  Rapids,  June  2nd,  1891. 
James  Dekalb  Gamble,  G.  M. 

From  the  opening  paragraphs  of  his  address,  we  make  the  following 
extract : — 

"  Masonically  our  constituent  ledges  in  the  various  portions  of  our  juiisdiction  have 
been  casting  the  rays  of  light  athwart  heretoft  re  darkened  visioi  s,  and  many  of  our  fel- 
lows have  betn  added  to  the  household  of  faith,  and  thus  the  grand  work  of  making 
men  wiser,  if  not  better,  has  been  carried  forward  without  interruption,  and  with  a 
careful  regaid  for  the  best  interests  and  welfare  cf  our  beloved  institution.  It  is  indeed 
very  gratifyirg  to  know  that  we  are  in  a  condition  of  prosperity,  and  that  our  racks  are 
being  augruer. ted  by  tee  addition  of  worthy  and  upright  men  from  every  vocation  of 
life,  and  that  Masonry,  with  its  great  aim  and  ibject  and  the  influence  for  good  it  is 
daily  exerting  whereever  its  banner  is  unfurled  through  the  love  and  attachment  cf  its 
votaries,  is  keeping  step  with  the  advancement  of  our  age.  And  I  congiatulate  you,  mv 
brethren,  and  through  you  to  the  la'  ge  body  of  the  craft,  on  the  fact  that  as  the  veils  of 
ignorance  and  prejudice  are  removed  Masonry  correspondingly  advances  and  becomes 
known  and  l  es(.ected  fc  r  its  true  woi  th  and  merit.  And  conscious  as  we  are  of  the  rec- 
titude of  our  institution,  ^nd  Ihe  purity  of  our  principles,  and  ihe  stabi'ity  of  the  cor- 
ner-stone on  which  they  rest,  we  may,  in  the  face  of  en  ightened  intelligence,  fearlessly 
and  confidently  challenge  the  most  adverse  eritic'sm  and  investigation." 

He  issued  dispensations  for  eight  new  lodges. 

The  visiting  custodian  reports  that  343  sessions,  averaging  fully  three 
hours  each,  have  been  held  in  123  places  in  71  counties  of  the  State. 

The  Librarian's  Report  is  embellished  by  beautiful  photographs  of 
the  interior  of  the  library,  which  is  now  the  most  famous  Masonic 
library  in  the  world,  being  replete  with  choice  collections  of  art  and 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  XIX 

Masonic  treasures,  rare  and  curious  volumes,  and  full  sets  of  proceed- 
ings and  State  documents. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — 

"  This  Grand  Lodge  fully  endorses  the  noble  sentinents  of  brothe  ly  1<  ve  and  Clarit] 
expressed  by  the  Grand  Master,  but  it  is  the  (pinion  of  the  Grard  Lodge  that  a  Masonic 
Home  is  not  necessary  in  this  juris  ictionat  the  present  time,  and  tha'.  Masonic  charity 
can  be  more  satisfactorily,  economically,  and  equitably  dispensed  by  the  const ituent 
lodges,  as  now  done." 

Thirteen  Masons  were  expelled  for  refusing  to  renounce  their  connec- 
tion with  the  il  Cerneatt "  Scottish  Rite. 

The  Grand  Secretary  reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada,  for  1890, 
receives  a  most  kindly  notice.  Bro.  Parvin's  discussions  are  mainly 
confined  to  the  "  Cerneau  "  question. 

Lodges,  444  ;  members,  22,525  ;  increase,  62. 

Ralph  G.  Phelps  (Atlantic),  G.M. 

Theodore  S.  Parvin  (Cedar  Rapids),  G.S. 

KANSAS. 

36th  Communication,  Leavenworth,  February  17tb,  1892. 

Andrew  M.  Callaham,  G.M. 

He  mentions  the  death  of  their  venerable  and  greatly-beloved  bro- 
ther, Christian  Beck,  who  had  been  their  faithful  Grand  Treasurer  for 
thirty-four  years.  A  State  school  of  instruction  was  held  at  Newton, 
and  was  a  gratifying  success.  The  Grand  Master  opened  four  new 
lodges.     On  the  subject  of  special  dispensations,  he  says  : — 

"  This  evil  has  gro«  n  to  an  a'arming  magnitude.  If  some  measure  's  not  adopted  to 
restrict  it,  the  time  approaches  when  petitions  will  be  received  and  acted  upon 
and  degrees  conferred  without  regard  to  time.  W  thin  the  first  ninety  days  after  a<- 
suming  the  duties  of  Grand  Master,  I  was  asked  for  one  hundred  'and' ten  special 
dispensations  to  con'er  degrees  out  of  the  regu'tr  time  prescribed  by  our  law  !  A  large 
propoition  of  these  we-e  to  confer  the  second  and  third  degiees.  Their  reasons  fcr 
asking  for  special  dispensations  were  based  upen  the  same  ground,  namely  :  the  can- 
didate was  about  to  le  ave  their  ju  isdiction,  etc. 

"  It  is  true  I  have  issued  a  gnat  many  special  dispensations  to  coDfer  degrees  cut  of 
time.  But,  to  part'ally  atone  for  it,  I  have  refused — with  the  exception  of  three  times 
— to  permit  more  than  ore  degree  to  be  conferred  upon  the  same  candidate  on  the  same 
evening,  nor  until  he  was  proficient  in  the  lectures  of  the  preceding  degree.  I  have 
required  that  he  should  be  examined  in  open  lodge  and  decla'ed  proficient  by  the 
lodge  before  being  advanced  to  a  h'gher  degree.  I  have  invariably  refused  to  per- 
mit a  lodge  to  ballot  upon  a  petition  in  less  than  the  regular  time  prescribed  by  the 
law. 

"  With  a  view  of  eheek'ng  this  growing  evil,  and  saving  my  succe  ssc  r  rx uch  labor,  I 
earnestly  recommend  that  tl  e  Committee  on  Jurisprudence  be  directed  to  formulate  and 
submit  at  this  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  a  regulation  that  si  all  impe  se  a  fee 
upon  lodges  requesting  permission  to  confer  degri  es  out  of  time,  of  such  magnitude  as 
will  deter  thtm  from  hastilj-  makirg  such  reque  ts. 

"  I  have  issued  special  dispensations  to  install  officers  out  of  regular  time,  and  in  a 
few  instances  to  elect  and  install  out  of  the  regular  time  prescribed  by  our  law. 

"I  have  refused  a  great  many  applications  for  special  dispensations  for  good  and 
sufficient  reasons." 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  formulate  plans  for  a  Masonic  Home, 
and  the  following  resolution  was  passed : — 

''Resolved,  1  hat  the  Grand  Secretary  be  instructed  to  include  in  the  notices  to  the 
subordinate  lodges  in  regard  to  the  amendment  to  the  Constitution  adopted  by  the 
Grand  Lodge,  to  include  a  copy  of  the  Grand  Master's  suggestions  in  regard  to  a  Mason'c 
Home,  and  also  a  full  copy  of  the  report  of  the  Si  ecial  Committee,  and  to  sute  that 
the  vete  to  adopt  was  unanirrous,  and  that  every  lodge  should  act  promptly  and  report 
result  to  the  Grand  Secretary." 

A  motion  was  offered,  fixing  a  fee  of  five  dollars  for  every  dispensa- 
tion to  confer  degrees  out  of  time,  but  it  was  rejected.  Our  fee  in  Can- 
ada for  such  a  dispensation  is  twenty  dollars,  and  so  they  are  not  ap- 
plied for  very  often. 


XX  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The  Grand  Secretary  reports  on  Correspondence.  On  the  Past  Mas- 
ter's degree,  he  has  the  following  remarks  ; 

"Originally  there  was  no  such  degree,  but  a  little  instruction  to  the  Fellow  Craft 
which  had  for  the  year  been  elect- d  Master  of  a  lodge.  Subsequently  it  was  raised  to 
the  dignity  of  a  degree,  which  has  been  cultivated  in  some  jurisdictions,  but,  like  a 
sickly  plant,  has  been  cast  out  as  rubbish  in  others.  The  inconsistency  and  absurdity 
of  the  performance  is  manifest  when  it  is  observed  that  the  degree  is  conf  rred  on  a 
brother  before  he  has  become,  by  lap?  of  time  and  service,  a  Past  Master,  and  still  more 
so  when,  in  anticipation  of  an  official  vacancy,  it  is  conferred  oa  the  three  first  officers 
of  a  lodge,  the  only  ones  eligible  to  the  so  called  degree.  It  is  not  recognized  in  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Kansas,  only  the  three  degrees  of  Symbol'c  Masonry,  to  wit  :  those  of 
M.-.M.-.,  F.\C.-.  and  E.'.A.-.  We  are  glad  to  learn  that  the  thin,?  'has  been  thrown  out 
bodily '  in  Colorado,  and  hope  it  will  stay  out  for  all  time,  as  we  trust  it  will  in 
Kansas." 

Canada,  for  1891,  receives  a  good  notice. 
Lodges,  344  ;  members,  18,426  ;  increase,  337. 
David  B.  Fuller  (Eureka),  G.M. 
John  H.  Brown  (Kansas  City),  G.S. 

KENTUCKY. 

92nd  Communication,  Louisville,  October  7th,  1891. 

Charles  Henry  Fisk,  G.M. 

He  mentions  the  death  of  P. G.M.  Hiram  Bassett,  who  was  one  of  the 
most  prominent  Masons  in  the  Republic.  He  hati  presided  over  all  the 
Grand  Masonic  bodies  in  the  State,  and  will  long  be  remembered  as  an 
able  Masonic  ritualist,  writer  and  jurist. 

Bro.  Fisk  suspended  from  office  a  Master  who  conferred  the  third 
degree  on  a  candidate,  despite  the  open  objection  of  a  member  of  the 
lodge.  He  formed  thirteen  new  lodges.  He  refused  all  applications  to 
confer  degrees  out  of  time.  He  reports  those  of  his  decisions  which  he 
deems  "  of  sufficient  importance  to  specially  lay  before  the  Grand 
Lodge."  They  only  number  fifty-five,  and  occupy  sixteen  pages  of  his 
address.  That  makes  us  wonder  how  many  there  were  not  reported. 
He  conducted  the  memorable  services  at  the  unveiling  of  the  beautiful 
monument  erected  by  the  Craft  of  the  United  States  to  the  memory  of 
Rob  Morris.     On  their  Masonic  Home,  he  says  : — 

"This  Home  stands  as  one  of  the  grandest  evidences  of  Christian  civilization  in  the 
latter  half  of  the  nineteenth  century'.  In  none  other  than  a  Christian  land  can  such 
an  institution  be  found.  In  none  other  than  a  Christian  community  could  such  a 
project,  as  the  erection  of  a  home  for  widows  and  orphans,  have  been  conceived  and 
carried  into  execution.  Only  Masons  imbued  with  lo.-e,  the  true  and  only  charity,  can 
maintain  and  sustain  this  noble  work  in  all  its  fulneas  and  perfection.  Such  Masons,  I 
believe,  now  compose,  as  at  all  times  heretofore,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  our  Home." 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — 

"  That  eo  much  of  the  Grand  Secretary's  report  as  relates  to  portraits  of  Past  Grand 
Maste  s  be  approved,  and  that  it  is  hereby  made  the  duty  of  each  successive  Grand 
Master,  as  soon  after  his  installation  as  practicable,  to  furnish  the  Grand  Secretary  with 
his  portrait,  to  be  kept  among  the  archives  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  that  the  Grand 
Secretary  is  hereby  instructed  to  procure  the  portraits  of  Past  Grand  Masters  of  the 
Grand  Loige,  andhave  the  same,  and  the  Grand  Masters'  portraits,  soitably  framed." 

The  Fraternal  Congress  at  Chicago  was  endorsed  by  the  adoption  of 
the  following  resolutions  : — 

"  Resolved,  Thit  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Kentucky  F.  and  A.M.,  is  in  favor  of  joining 
with  other  Grand  Jurisdictions  of  th3  United  States  and  othsr  nations,  in  holding  a 
Fraternal  Congress  in  the  city  of  Chiogo,  111.,  at  some  time  during  the  continuance  of 
the  World's  Fair. 

"Resolved,  That  it  is  the  sense  of  this  Grand  Lodge  that  said  Fraternal  Congress 
should  not  be  held  with  a  view  to  the  formation  of  a  General  Grand  Body,  but  for 
the  interchange  of  fraternal  sentiments,  conserving  the  general  interests  of  Masonry 
throughout  the  world,  and  e3peci»lly  looking  to  a  greater  uniformity  in  the  modes  of 
recognition,  and  the  fundam°ntal  features  which  characterize  our  system  the  world 
over. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  XXI 

"  Retolved,  1  hat  in  order  to  carry  out  the  foregoing-  resolutions,  the  present  Grand 
Master  appoint  five  delegates,  who  shall  act  in  co-operation  with  other  jurisdictions 
desirous  of  joining  in  the  proposition,  and  if  said  congress  shall  be  he'd,  said  delegates 
shall  represent  this  Grand  Lodge  in  the  same. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  present  Grand  Master  be  ex  officio  chairman  of  said  delegates." 

The  salary  of  the  Grand  Secretary  was  increased  from  81,000  to 
$1,500. 

Bro.  J.  E  Ray  deserves  credit  for  a  capital  idea  in  proposing  a  plan 
whereby  the  children  in  the  Masonic  Home  may  have  a  summer  outing, 
and  the  lodges  may  feel  their  personal  interest  in  them.  The  individual 
cost  will  be  small,  and  the  satisfaction  great  in  the  consciousness  of 
happiness  conferred.     Bro.  Ray's  proposal  was  adopted  as  under  : 

"  Whereas,  The  foundation  stone  of  Masonry  is  Brotherly  Love  and  Charity,  and 
whereas,  the  Masons  of  Kentucky  are  the  pioneers  in  its  Home  for  the  Widows  and 
Orphans  of  deceased  Masons,  and  there  being  a  nece's'ty  for  the  saving,  iu  every  par- 
ticular, the  income  of  our  Home,  and  giving  the  children  a  summer  recreation— there- 
fore, be  it 

"  Resolved,  That  it  be  requested  of  the  management  of  the  Home  to  permit  the 
different  lodges  of  the  State  to  take  under  the'r  charge  whatsoever  number  of  the 
children  each  lodge  can  take  good  care  cf  during  the  vacation  months,  lodges  applying 
for  the  children  to  pay  all  expenses  of  transportation,  board  and  clothing  for  the 
term." 

Bro.  James  W.  Staton  again  reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada, 
for  1891,  receives  an  excellent  notice.  He  says  that  the  address  of  our 
Grand  Master,  J.  R.oss  Robertson,  is  one  of  great  merit,  and  worthy  of 
the  closest  attention.     We  quote  one  paragraph  : — 

"  On  the  subject  of  special  communications  for  the  purpose  of  laying  corner-stones  to 
public  bui  dings,  we  especially  like  the  tone  of  his  remarks.  Masonry  dots  not  seek 
such  occasiors,  but,  when  we  are  sought  out  for  such  purposes,  we  shou'd  insist  on 
being  treated  civi  ly  in  evei  y  respect.  The  truth  i<>,  there  should  be  eome  discrimina- 
tion in  what  invitations  we'should  accept,  and  what  should  be  permitted  to  pass  by. 
Sometimes  these  things  are  like  '  casting  pearls  before  swine.'  " 

The  reports  of  our  District  Deputies  are  the  most  complete  he  has 
seen  anywhere.  He  does  not  like  the  small  type  in  our  Report ;  it  is 
bad  for  the  eyes. 

Lodges  (number  not  given,  probably  about  452) ;  members,  16,465 ; 
increase,  429. 

James  A.  McKenzie  (Oak  Grove),  G.M. 

Henry  B.  Grant  (Louisville),  G.S. 

LOUISIANA, 

80th  Communication,  New  Orleans,  February  8th,  1892. 

Charles  F.  Buck,  G.M. 

The  lodges  have  done  much  work,  and  gained  largely  in  members, 
though  the  total  aggregate  does  not  seem  to  be  materially  increased. 
Death  has  made  terrible  inroads  in  their  ranks,  and  almost  off-set  their 
gains.     Six  new  lodges  were  formed. 

Their  new  temple  is  nearly  completed.   The  cost  will  be  over  §117,000. 

Bro.  J.  Q.  A.  Fellows  again  presents  the  Report  on  Correspondence. 
Our  proceedings  for  1891  were  received.  On  Masonic  Homes,  Bro.  Fel- 
lows says : — 

"  The  result  of  the  whole  seems  to  be,  thit  in  larjfe  jurisdictions  like  New  York,  after 
a  large  fund  has  been  accumulated,  a  Home  may  be  established.  In  Pennsylvania, 
investments  are  made,  and  the  interest  d'stributed.  In  ni'ncis,  contributions  are 
made,  but  the  Horre?  or  A=ylums  are  private  affairs;  such  is  the  present  state  in 
Michigan. 

"  In  sma'ler  and  weaker  jurisdictions,  such  as  Kentucky,  M'ssouri,  North  Carolina, 
the  expense  of  keep'ng  up  Homes  atd  Asylums  have  been  a  weight  upon  the  fraternity 
which  they  could  not  bear,  and  have  had  "a  very  depressing  effect  upon  the  prosperity 
of  the  Order.  They  have  necessitated  the  levying  of  assessments,  the  increase  of  an- 
nual dues,  and  of  fees,  and  invariably  led  to  a  decreise  of  membership,  and  to  the 


XX11  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

want  of  a  healthful  increase.  Attempts,  in  pa-t  years,  to  estab'is-h  mas  <ni:  colleges  or 
schools  have  had  a  like  r.sult,  and  have  ended  in  their  total  abandonment. 

"  The  tendency  of  tlvs  movement— th3  establishments  of  Masonic  Homes,  has  been 
to  cause  the  individual  Ma?on  to  forget  tbe  first  principles  of  the  Order,  the  first 
teachings  of  the  E.  A.  degree,  that  brotherly  love,  relief,  charity,  was  individual,  each 
on^  to  contribute,  as  tb.3  occasion  might  require,  aid  his  means  would  permit,  and  of 
wbi.-b  he  was  to  bo  the  sole  judge.  The  princ'p'e  of  relief  is  increased  in  the  heart  of 
each,  ths  more  it  is  brought  into  exer.-ise.  The  more  we  do.  ths  mor<s  we  feel  inclined 
to  do.     But  on  this  we  wrote  ia  the  beginning,  und;r  this  held. 

"  Again,  many  have  doubted  the  efficiency  <  f  these  large  establishments.  So  far  as 
the  results  with  us  thus  far  shovthey  are  very  expensive,  C03t  much  more  than  the 
goodthoyd).  In  a  territori il  juri  diction  like  ours,  say  4,000  Ma 'ons  scattered  over 
the  whole  state,  the  needy,  were  there  ample  means,  could  not  be  collected,  at  least 
convenient'y,  in  one  place,  and  when  they  were,  it  is  not  the  Home  we  would  choose. 
We  should  not  seek  to  congregate  the  needy  of  the  state  in  one  place;  though  called  a 
Masonic  Home,  it  U  not  a  home  in  the  true  sense  of  the  word.  It  is  a  poorhouse. 
where  all  or  many  of  the  po~>r  and  needy  are  collectel  together.  One-fourth  the  cost 
of  each  individual,  in  such  a  Home,  would  establish  a  widowed  mother  and  her  orphan 
chi  dren  in  a  little  (real)  home  of  their  own,  and  keep  them  there  with  all  the  sancti- 
ties of  home  about  them.  The  write"  has  often  and  always  felt  that  cur  orphan 
asylums,  though  of  great  good,  are  necessary  evils.  Better,  could  it  be  that  the 
orphan  children  could  be,  oae,  two  or  three,  in  families,  where  they  could  feel  ani  be 
at  hon  e. 

'"  But  in  any  event,  means  are  necessary  to  carry  out  any  projec\  Until  Mason3are 
re-edu  ated  to  make  it  their  personal  and  indivi  lual  i  =terest  to  look  after  the  welfare 
of  '  their  neighbor,'  organize  i  charity  is  necessary,  though  guarded  it  should  be,  so  that 
the  spirit  of  charity  shall  not  fail  in  the  Mason's  heart  " 

Lodges,  118;  members,  1.590;  increase,  134. 
Charles  F.  Buck  (New  Orleans),  G.M. 
Richard  Lambert  (New  Orleans),  G  S. 

MAINE. 

72nd  Communication,  Portland,  May  5th,  1891. 

Albro  E.  Chase,  G.  M . 

He  reports  four  public  installations,  and  believes  that  these  ceremonies 
are  an  efficient  means  to  make  known  the  principles  of  Masonry.  He 
formed  one  new  lodge.     One  of  his  decisions  is  extra  good : — 

"We  h  ive  a  few  men  in  one  section  of  our  town  who  wish  to  become  Masons  ;  they 

wi  h  to  take  the  degrees  in  Lodge.     We  said  to  Lidge  that  we  would 

waive  jur  sdiction  in  their  favorif  they  w  uld  remit  one  half  of  fees  to  our  lodge.     A 

few  of  these  men  might  come  to  our  lodge,  but  more  wish  to  go  to Lodge,  as 

the  distance  is  not  so  grea1-.     Have  we  the  right  1 o  do  as  we  offered  ?  " 

"  Answer.  No.  This  decision  is  reported  not  for  the  novelty  of  the  question,  but 
because  it  has  been  found  that  the  members  of  some  lo  'ges,  acquainted  with  the  work- 
ings of  other  organization?,  are  of  the  opin:on  that  a  Masonic  lodge  can  s>  far  as  re- 
gards anj  act  touching  nponits  financial  conditbn,  do  about  as  it  pleases.  There  was 
a*,  one  time  a  cert  dn  Simon  who  attempted  to  obtain  of  the  ap  >st  ej  the  power  of  giving 
the  Holy  Ghort  i:p.n  whomsoever  he  might  lay  his  hmds,  and  his  rebuff  was  no 
greater  than  th  it  which  ought  to  be  given  t>  those"  who  wo  aid  barter  Masonry  :  'Thy 
money  ]  erish  with  thee,  because  thou  hast  thought'thit  the  gift  of  God  may  be  pur- 
chased with  money.' " 

Bro.  Chase  suggests  that  there  may  be  danger  in  making  Masonry 
popular,  but  the  thought  does  not  seem  to  have  occurred  to  him 
that  in  holding  public  installations,  he  was  doing  his  best,  at  all  events, 
to  popularize  the  institution.  We  do  not  believe  in  advertising  Masonry 
in  any  shape. 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  appears  in  the  body  of  the  proceed- 
ings, and  is  not  relegated  to  an  appendix  among  the  tombstones  and 
desiccated  tables.  In  his  introductory  remarks,  Bro.  Josiah  H.  Drum- 
mond  has  the  following  ; — 

"  While  the  old  quest  ons  which  have  returned  fgain  aid  a?aio  for  discussion  are 
perhaps  ro  nearer  a  conclusion,  in  whi;h  all  will  agree,  than  heretofore,  quite  a  num- 
ber of  nsw  questions,  that  have  arisen  within  a  eompa'-at;ve''y  shoit  time,  seem  to  be 
Hearing  a  sett'ement.  One  of  the  most  important  is  that  in  relation  to  Masonic 
Ho  res,  and  we  desire  to  call  the  attention  of  the  Crafc  in  Maine  especially  to  our  re- 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  XXlli 

marks  in  this  repot  t  touching  that  subject.  The  time  was  when  any  Grand  Lodge 
would  have  deemed  it  h'ghly  desirable  to  have  such  an  institution  if  it*  could  raise  the 
means  for  providing  it,  but  experience  has  called  attention  to  the  fact  that  the  num- 
ber of  beneficiaries  in  a  juri;d  ction  may  b(  so  small  as  to  make  it  unwise  to  establish 
one.  Then  also  the  point  has  been  raised,  that  in  very  many  cases,  it  is  better  for  all 
concerned,  to  aid  in  the  support  of  the  needy  than  to  furnish  them  A  full  support.  The 
Home  almost  necessarily  implies  that  the  beneficiaries  shall  receive  therein  their  full 
support. 

"  In  determining  the  question,  therefore,  various  elements  enter  into  cons'deration, 
and  it  is  now  true  that  in  almost  all  juiisiietions,  a  careful  investigation  as  to  the 
number  who  wi'l  need  such  ai  institution,  and  the  comparative  expense  of  their  eup- 
pot  there  or  in  other  places,  is  influencing  the  decision.  Relief  of  the  distressed  is  one 
of  our  first  dutks,  and  this  question,  and  all  questions  re'ating  to  it,  should  receive  the 
careful  consideration  of  tfce  Craft.  We  therefore  hope  that  the  views  of  the  commit- 
tee will  not  be  deemed  correct,  as  a  natter  of  course,  but  that  the  subject  will  be 
studied  by  the  Craft,  with  the  view  of  establishing  and  maintaining  the  best  system 
that  can  be  devised. 

"  We  a'so  earnestly  commend  to  tve  special  attention  of  our  District  Deputy  Grind 
Masters,  our  account  of  the  operation  of  the  sys'em  as  administered  by  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Canada." 

Bro.  Drummond  might  also  have  suggested  that  it  is  far  "better  to 
aid  in  the  support  of  the  needy"  many,  rather  than  "furnish  a  full 
support  "  to  the  f<  w. 

In  his  review  of  Canada  for  1890,  Bro.  Drummond  thus  speaks  of  our 
district  supervision  : — 

"  tiinety-tw)  pages  following  the  address  of  the  Grand  Master  are  devoted  to  the 
reports  of  the  District  Deputies;  they  are  emphatically  reports,  giving  facts  and 
opinions,  and  dealing  very  little  with  dissertations  or  pi  rsonal  matters.  It  may  be 
thoueht  that  a  large  amount  of  space  is  given  to  these  r-po  ts,  but  when  it  is  remem- 
bered that  a  brief  account  of  the  condition  of  alrrost  every  lotge  in  the  jurisdiction  is 
given,  'with  facts  and  figu-es,'  it  must  be  admitted  that  the  expense  is  wisely  in- 
curred. The  Grand  Lodge  had  before  it  an  apparently  faithful  and  correct  statement  of 
the  condition  of  its  lodges.  One  Deputy,  in  his  table  showing  the  work,  adds  columns 
in  which  he  ghes  the  number  of  regulir  meetings  held  ;  the  number  of  special^,  aver- 
age attendance  of  members,  amount  paid  for  relief,  number  of  members  over  twelve 
months  in  arrear.-,  totals  of  arrearages,  date  to  which  Grand  Ledge  returns  have  been 
made,  stite  of  lodge  financially,  prospects  of  lo-'ge,  whether  the  Master  can  confer  all 
the  degree?,  and  the  amount  tf  insurance.  We  believe  that  a  system  of  lodge  visita- 
tion is  absolutely  necessary,  and  that  the  District  Deputy  system  is  the  best  jet.  de- 
vised ;  and  we  are  beginning  to  think  that  our  Canadian  breth-en  are  work  ng  it  in  a 
manner  not  surpassed,  if  equalled,  in  any  other  jurisdiction.        *        *        * 

"To  show  how  fully  the  duty  of  visitation  was  performed  by  the  Deputies,  the 
committee  say  that  in  fifteen  of  the  seventeen  districts  every  bulge  was  visited  once,  and 
several  of  them  two  or  three  times,  and  so  many  of  the  lodges  in  the  other  two  were 
visitfd,  that  only  twelve  lodges  out  of  tliree  hundred  and  fifty-four  were  omitted. 

"•  These  reports  enable  the  committee  to  give  an  exceed  ngly  c'.ear  statement  of  the 
co  dition  of  the  Craft  to  make  the  necessary  suseestions  for  the  aid  of  w  ak  lodges, 
atd.  in  a  word,  to  advise  the  Grand  Lod^e  intelligently  as  to  what  action  the  good  of 
the  Craft  requires  to  be  taken.  Their  report  thows  that  the  success  of  the  system  de- 
pend* very  largely  upon  the  Deputies." 

The  extraordinary  views  of  Bro.  Wait,  of  New  Hampshire,  on  the 
subject  of  the  effect  of  edicts  of  non-intercourse  are  thus  effectually 
disposed  of  : — 

"He  does  not  believe  in  Gr^nd  Lodge  edicts  of  non-intercourse;  we  had  assumed, 
as  a  matter  of  c  urse,  that  he  was  opprsed  to  it  as  a  matter  of  Masonic  policy  ;  but 
we  are  >urpris:d  to  find  that  he  denies  that  Grand  Lodges  have  the  power  to  prohibit 
Masonic  intercourse  between  the  members  of  their  respective  obediences.  We  hold 
that  Grand  Lodges  are  Masonic  nations  ;  that  ai  to  other  Grand  Lodges,  the  Grand  Lodge 
is  the  mouthpiece  if  all  the  Craft  in  its  jurisdiction,  and  that  what  it  orders,  they  order  ; 
and  what  it  does  they  do  ;  what  is  done  to  it,  is  done  to  them  ;  any  other  doctrine  de- 
stroys the  power  of  a  Grand  Lod^e  to  prott  ct  itself.  We  should  just  as  soon  think  of 
holding  that  civil  nations  have  no  power  to  involve  their  people  in  war,  as  that  Grand 
Lodges  cannot  in  such  cases  bind  the  Mas  ms  under  its  jurisdiction.  Suspension  of 
Masonic  intercourse  among  Grand  Lodges  is  the  same  as  war  between  nations.  The 
tact  that  a  Mason  f  om  each  of  the  warring  jurisdictions  might  meet  in  a  lodge  in  a 
third  jurisdiction,  and  one  of  them  has  to  withdraw,  has  no  tendency  to  carry  its 
effects  into  o'her  jurisdictions,  in  such  manner  as  to  involve  any  others  than  those 
hailing  from  those  contesting. 


XXIV  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

"  If  Bro.  Waite's  position  is  correct,  it  takes  from  Grand  Lodges  the  power  to  deter- 
mine for  the  members  of  its  obedience,  whether  a  body  claiming  to  be  a  Grand  Loige 
shall  be  recognized  or  not,  and  vests  it  in  the  individual  Mason.  The  suspension  of 
Masonic  intercourse  by  the  sovereign  power  no  more  interferes  with  the  principle 
that  '  the  right  to  recognition  cf  a  Mason  can  only  be  lost  by  convictfon  of  Masonic 
crime  upon  due  trial,'  than  killing  a  man  in  battle  inierferes  with  the  other  principle 
that  a  man  shall  not  be  deprived  of  his  life  except  by  due  course  of  law  and  as  a  punish- 
ment for  crime." 

In  his  notice  of  South  Carolina,  he  has  the  following  remarks  on  the 
desirability  of  continuing  Past  Grand  Masters  in  the  Grand  Lodge  : — 

"  An  amendment  to  the  constitution  was  proposed,  giving  them  (i  e.  Past  Grand 
Masters)  a  vote  and  the  same  pay  as  representative?.  In  these  later  days,  taking  the 
idea  from  other  organizations,  many  conceive  that  a  Grand  Lodge  ought  to  be  a  repre- 
sentative body  solely,  charged  with  the  duty  of  enacting  such  laws  as  their  constitu- 
ents demand/  This  is  an  utterly  erroneous  and  partial  view.  The  Grand  Lodge  has 
judicial  functions  to  perform  of  even  more  importance  than  legislation  ;  this  duty  re- 
quires the  aid  of  the  most  experienced,  able  and  Masonically-educated  members  of 
the  Craft ;  a  body  that  is  merely  a  good  legislative  body  is  generally  a  very  poor 
judicial  tribunal  ;  the  number  and  character  of  decisions  given  by  the  Grand  Master 
in  the  recess  shows  that  as  a  rule  the  Masters  and  Wardens  are  not  Masonic  jurists, 
and  do  not  claim  to  be  ;  they  are  learning  ;  hence  the  necessity  of  an  element  in  the 
Grand  Lodge,  who  know  what  the  law  is  and  are  qualified  to  instruct  others.  We 
have  given  much  labor  to  an  investigation  of  this  matter,  and  we  are  abundantly 
satisfied  that  our  system  of  combining  a  large  representative  element  with  a  compara- 
tively small  permanent  membership  is  the  best  of  all  which  are  in  use,  for  an  institu- 
tion like  ours ;  we,  therefore,  hope  that  our  South  Carolina  brethren  will  adopt  the 
proposed  amendment." 

The  Committee  on  the  Condition  of  the  Fraternity  reported  as  under: — 

"  We  find  that  no  returns  have  been  made  by  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  from 
two  districts.     Returns  from  all  the  ether  districts  are  properly  submitted. 

"  A  careful  review  of  the  reports  of  the  District  Deputies  received  shows  the  condition 
of  the  several  lodges  generally  good  and  fairly  prosperous. 

"  There  has  been  a  healthy  increase  in  numbers,  and  a  marked  improvement  in  the 
work,  and  also  in  the  collection  of  dues. 

"  Your  committee  desire  to  urse  upon  the  District  Deputies  the  importance  of  mak- 
ing at  least  one  annual  \isit  to  each  lodge  within  their  respective  districts,  and  of 
making  prompt  return  thereof  to  the  Grand  Master,  as  required  by  the  regulations  of 
the  Grand  Lodge. 

"We  would  carefully  commend  to  their  consideration  the  address  of  the  Most  Wor- 
shipful Grand  Master,  especially  so  much  thereof  a*  relates  to  District  Deputy  Grand 
Masters. 

"  We  further  recommend  the  continuance  of  conventions  for  instruction,  with  a 
view  to  a  uniformity  of  work  throughout  the  state." 

Further  information  was  required  before  recognizing  New  Zealand 
and  Tasmania. 

Lodges,  192  ;  members,  20,968  ;  increase,  288. 

Henry  R.  Taylor  (Machias),  G.M. 

Ira  Berry  (Portland),  G.S. 

Bro.  Berry  died  on  the  20th  September,  1891,  agtd  90  years.  We  ex- 
tend our  sympathy  to  the  brethren.  The  memory  of  Bro .  Berry  will 
be  long  cherished  for  his  devotion  to  the  fraternity,  his  geniality  and 
simplicity  of  soul,  and  his  many  kindly  acts  during  such  a  long  and 
well-spent  life. 

The  Grand  Master  has  appointed  as  acting  Grand  Secretary,  Bro. 
Stephen  Berry,  who  has  been  Assistant  Grand  Secretary  for  several 
years  past.     (Address,  Portland. ) 

MANITOBA. 

16th  Communication,  Winnipeg,  June  10th,  1891. 
James  Alexander  Ovas,  G.M. 

He  visited  a  number  of  the  lodges,  and  makes  the  following  sugges- 
tion towards  securing  uniformity  in  the  work  : — ■ 

"  In  connection  with  my  official  visits,  I  have  had  the  pleasure  of  witnessing  the 
exemplification  of  degree  work  on  nearly  every  occasion,  and  am  pleased  to  report 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  XXV 

that  as  a  rule  the  ceremony  was  performed  with  due  solemnity  and  grandeur,  and  the 
ritual  given  with  grace,  dignity  and  feeling.  At  the  same  t'me  I  must  admit  of  certain 
differences  in  tbe  work  by  the  several  lodges,  and  would  suggest  as  a  slight  remedy  for 
the  present,  and  until  we  are  in  a  posit  on  to  sustain  a  Grand  Lecturer,  the  exemplifying 
of  the  degrees  in  Grand  Ledge  by  a  sufficient  number  of  well  skilled  officers.  A  few 
hours  spent  in  this  nay  would,  i  am  sure,  not  only  be  a  great  benefit  to  all  present, 
but  would  place  the  Distrct  Deputy  Grand  Masters  in  a  position  to  more  easily  correct 
any  error  noticed  during  their  official  visits." 

The  condition  of  the  lodges  compares  very  favorably  with  their  stand- 
ing in  former  years.  Harmony  prevails,  evidenced  by  the  fact  that  the 
Grand  Master  was  not  called  upon  to  decide  any  question  of  com- 
plaint or  dispute.  Five  new  lodges  were  formed  at  White  wood  (Ass'a), 
Glenboro',  McGregor,  Killarney,  and  Treherne. 

In  the  report  of  the  Grand  Librarian,  W.  G.  Scott,  we  find  the  fol- 
lowing : — 

"  I  am  pleased  to  report  a  further  increased  attendance  at  the  Reading  Room.  Thi 
valuable  adjunct  to  the  Library  has  proved  to  be  of  the  utmost  advantage  to  the  mem- 
bers of  theCraft,  and  does  much  towards  imbuing  visitors  with  an  increased  appreciation 
of  the  methods  of  this  comparatively  rew  jurisdiction. 

"The  generosity  with  which  the  city  lodges  and  individual  brethren  have  responded 
to  the  call  of  your  librarian  for  financial  support  is  gratifyirg  evidence  of  the  popularity 
of  the  Reading  Room.  The  Craft  is  under  special  obligations  to  Bro.  Nicholas  Flood 
Davin,  M.P.,  for  bis  kindness  in  delivering  his  celebrated  lecture,  'The  British  House 
of  CoTtnons,'  in  a:d  of  the  Library  and  Reading  Room.  Ihe  net  proceeds  aggregated 
8229.65.  I  would  recommend  that  Bro  Davin's  kindness  in  this  matter  be  acknowledged 
by  appropriate  resolution." 

It  was  rightly  decided  that  no  member  should  be  called  upon  to  give 
his  reasons  for  objecting  to  the  admission  of  a  visiting  brother. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  Masonry  have  the  following  remarks 
on  the  reports  of  the  District  Deputies  : — 

"  In  the  opinion  of  your  committee  the  object  of  such  reports  should  be  to  set  forth 
c'early,  for  the  information  of  Grand  Lodge,  the  condition  of  Masonry  in  each  district. 
This  canrot  be  arrived  at  without  a  statement  of  the  increase  or  decrease  in  member- 
ship, the  character  of  the  attendance,  the  skill  of  the  officers,  the  financial  condition  of 
the  lodges,  and  the  amounts  expended  for  charity.  If  to  this  is  added  a  statement  of 
the  steps  taken  to  bring  in  non-affiliates,  to  institute  lodges  in  unoccupied  districts,  to 
cultivate  the  social  virtues,  and  to  educate  the  brethren  through  lodges  of  instruction, 
addresses  by  well-skilled  Masters,  and  distribution  of  Masonic  literature,  your  commit- 
tee would  have  sufficient  data  from  which  to  estimate  the  general  progress  of  the 
Craft." 

The  recognition  of  the  new  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand  was  de- 
ferred for  further  information. 

The  whole  of  the  Grand  Lodge  appropriation  to  the  library  (sloO) 
must  be  devoted  to  the  purchase  of  works  of  a  Masonic  character. 

A  member  was  expelled  for  embezzlement  of  the  funds  of  the  munici- 
pality of  Birtle. 

Lodges,  45;  members,  1,878  :  increase,  121. 

William  G.  Bell  (Winnipeg),  G.M. 

William  G.  Scott  (Winnipeg),  G.S. 

MARYLAND. 

An  emergent  Communication  was  held  in  the  old  United  States  Court 
House,  in  Baltimore,  on  January  1st,  1891,  one  week  after  the  destruc- 
tion by  fire  of  their  Masonic  Temple.  One  of  their  greatest  losses  was 
that  of  the  portraits  of  their  Past  Grand  Masters,  who  had  served  the 
Grand  Lodge  for  the  last  hundred  years.  The  following  resolutions 
were  adopted  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  the  M.W.  Grand  Master  be  requested  to  replace  the  portraits  of  our 
Past  Grand  Masters  destroyed  by  the  fire. 

"Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Master  provide  suitable  medals  for  the  brethren  who 
served  tbe  Grand  Lodge  so  ngnally  during  the  destruction  of  our  temple.    *       * 


XXVI  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

That  the  thanks  of  thi  Masonic  Fraterdity  of  Mayland  are  due  to  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Master,  Brother  Thomas  J.  Shryock,  for  the  ene-gy  and  wisdom  displayed 
in  securing  for  the  Craf :  the  u?e  of  the  United  States  Couu  House,  and  having  it  fitted 
up  and  furnished  six  days  after  the  destruction  of  the  Masonic  Temple. 

'■•  J;  lolved,  That  the  thanks  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  te  and  are  hereby 
tendered  to  the  Hon.  William  Windom,  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  wh),  after  the  des- 
truction of  our  Temple,  s)  promptly  responded  to  the  appea'  of  our  Grand  Master, 
Thomas  J.  Shryock,  and  gave  (.ermisrio^  to  use  the  o'.d  United  S  ates  C'jurt  House  for 
our  meetings." 

Semi-animal,  May  13th,  1891. 

Thomas  J.  Shryock,  G.M. 

His  opening  paragraph  refers  to  the  sad  calamity  by  which  they  were 
deprived  of  their  meeting-place  : — 

"  The  Seaii-Anauil  Communication  of  1891  finds  us  in  a  strange  home,  which  we  little 
anticipated  when  the  November  Communication  of  1890  was  closed.  The  destruction 
of  our  Temple  on  Christmas  day  was  a  misfortune  that  cast  a  shade  of  gloom  over 
every  Mason's  countenance.  It  came  mo3t  unt:m?ly,  when  all  were  joyously  celebrat- 
ing the  g.eat  Christmas  festival.  Earnest  and  ardent  members  of  our  beloved  Order 
left  their  cheerful  fire-idas,  when  they  heard  ihe  alarm,  and  their  heitts  grew  more 
and  mere  paintd  as  they  approached  the  scene,  to  behold  their  Temple  wrapped  in 
flames  Many,  ta-ly  on  thj  spot,  rushed  heroically  to  the  re&cue  of  valued  archives, 
precious  documents,  costly  fu  niture  and  equipment?,  and  showed  the  stuff  of  which 
heroes  are  made.  These  deserve  the  thinks  and  appreciation  of  all  the  brethren. 
These  who  arrived  too  1  ite  to  be  of  service,  and  the  multitude  to  whom  the  news  can". 8 
afterwards,  were  plunged  in  grief,  and  felt  that  a  greit  calamity  had  fallen.  Those 
were  sad  days  to  follow  the  joyous  Christmast'de,  made  more  mournful  by  the  sudden 
transition  from  domestic  fesri.ity  to  personal  grief.  Each  felt  himself  bereaved,  as  well 
as  subjected  to  material  loss  in  the  destruction  if  prope  ty,  in  which  he  owned  an 
iotrinuc,  as  we'las  a  s-ntimental  interest.  Thu  sense  of  deep  bsreavement  was  general 
throughout  the  fraternity." 

They  have  determined  to  reconstruct  the  Temple,  and  to  confine  its 
use  to  Masonic  purposes  only.  The  Grand  Master  had  medals  prepared 
to  be  presented  to  eleven  brethren  who  worked  so  laboriously  at  the 
fire,  and  for  some  ten  days  afterwards. 

The  net  result  of  the  Grand  Masonic  Fair,  for  which  they  are  mostly 
indebted  to  their  lady  friends,  was  the  handsome  sum  of  862,000.  which 
is  held  to  aid  in  rebuilding  the  Temple. 

The  reports  indicate  an  unusual  amount  of  work  in  the  lodges,  and 
there  is  more  enthusiasm  than  has  been  apparent  for  many  years  past. 
The  lodges  in  Baltimore  are  not  working  in  as  creditable  a  manner 
as  formerly. 

Bro.  E.  T.  Schultz  again  reports  on  Correspondence,  and  he  gives 
Canada,  for  1890,  a  good  notice.  He  thinks  that  candidates  should  be 
allowed  to  affirm  when  taking  the  obligations. 


105th  Communication,  Baltimore.  November  17th.  1891. 

Thomas  J.  Shryock,  G  M. 

The  Grand  Master  visited  all  the  Lodges  in  Baltimore,  and  a  large 
number  of  the  county  lodges.  The  work  is  good,  and  a  fine  spirit 
prevails.  A  school  of  instruction  is  held  in  Baltimore  every  Thurs- 
day night,  and  is  meeting  with  the  most  gratifying  success,  the  average 
attendance  being  larger  than  at  any  other  Masonic  meetings.  Three 
new  lodges  were  formed, 

The  following  interesting  report  was  presented  : — 

"  Th?  committee  appointed  to  consider  the  matter  of  Incorporated  Lod  :es  and  what 
actioa,  if  any,  should  the  Grand  Lodge  take  in  reference  to  the  title  to  land  occupied 
and  owned,  or  to  be  occup'ed  by  Subordinate  Ldges  resoectful'y  report  : 

'That  the  mitter  has  received  '.he  careful  consideration  of  the  committee.  Different 
views  were  presented  and  discussed.  There  seemed  to  be  objections  to  most  of  the 
plans  which  have  been  submitt'd  to  the  committee. 

"  It  is  deemed  a  ivisable  that  the  fraternity  in  the  various  neighborhoods  where  it  is 
proposed  to  erect  halls  or  places  of  meeting  for  the  Subordinate  Lodges,  be  left  as  free 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  XXV11 

from  the  dictation  or  control  of  the  Grand  Lodge  as  possible,  in  order  that  the  local 
membership  may  feel  the  entire  responsibility  of  their  undertakings  ard  have  a  corres- 
ponding pride  in  the  successful  completion  of  them. 

"The  cciumittee  is  not  prepared  to  recommend  even  that  on  the  demise  of  a  lodge, 
that  the  Grand  Lodge  shou'd  take  charge  of  the  realty  of  the  lodge.  Many  of  the  efforts 
to  erect  Masonic  lodges,  h-.lls,  etc.,  result  disastrously,  and  debts  incurred  which  it  is 
not  advisable  should  be  assumed  by  the  Grand  Lodge,  or  which  the  Grand  Lodge,  by 
any  act'on  it  might  take,  might  make  itself  legally  responsible. 

"  Neither  is  it  deemed  advisable  that  lhe  Grand  Lodge  act  as  trustee  to  hold  the  legal 
title  to  la<ds  for  Subordinate  Lodges. 

"  To  own  and  occupy  a  home  is  comme-.dible  in  ledges  and  individuals.  To  attempt 
to  do  so  without  sufficient  means,  often  results  d;sastrously.  We  have  in  Maryland  a 
number  of  instances  in  which  tlrslaudab'ede  ire  has,  so  far  from  proving  advantageous 
to  the  lodges  so  attempting  to  erect  halls  of  their  own,  damaged  the  lodges,  and  often- 
times the  individual  rr  embership,  who,  in  the  enthusiasm  of  the  early  days  of  their 
enterprises,  rendered  therrselves  personally  liable  for  the  undertaking.  The  committee 
wou'd  recommend  that  in  the  future  no  building  for  Mssoi  ic  purposes  be  undertaken, 
unless  the  financ'al  questions  relating  thereto  be  well  studied  and  success  be  reasonably 
well  assumed." 

Lodges,  88  ;  members,  5,86S  ;  increase,  103. 
Thomas  J.  Shryock  (Baltimore),  G.M. 
Jacob  H.  Medairy  (Baltimore),  G.S. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

At  the  Quarterly  Communication,  held  at  Boston  on  March  11th, 
1891,  the  Grand  Secretary,  Bio.  Sereno  D.  Nickerson,  read  a  very  in- 
teresting historical  paper  on  the  first  glimmerings  of  Masonry  in  North 
America,  from  which  we  make  the  following  extract : — 

"  The  earliest  trace  of  the  existence  of  Masons  or  Masonry  on  this  continent,  so  far 
as  we  are  now  aware,  is  afforded  by  a  letter  now  in  the  p  issession  of  the  New  England 
Hist  jric-Genea'ogical  Society,  written  by  Dr.  Chas.  T.  Jackson,  of  Boston,  the  celebr  ted 
chemist  and  geologist.     It  is  in  the  following  words  :— 

"  June  2nd,  1856. 

"  Dear  Sir  :— When  Francis  Alger  atd  myself  made  a  mineralogical  sur.-ey  of  Nova 
Scotia,  in  1S2T,  we  discovered,  up<  n  the  sh  ire  <  f  Goat  Island,  in  Annapolis  Basin,  a 
gravestone,  pirt'y  c  vered  with  sand  and  lying  on  the  Jhore.  It  bore  the  Mason  c  em- 
blems, square  and  compass,  and  had  the  figures  1606  cut  iu  it.  The  rock  was  a  flat  Blab 
of  trap  rock,  common  in  the  vicinity. 

"  At  the  ferry  from  Annapolis  to  Granville  we  saw  a  large,  rounded  rock  with  this 
inscription  :  '  La  Belle,  1649.' 

"  Thee  ins  r  ptians  were  undoubted!}-  in'ended  1o  commemorate  the  place  of  burl  J 
of  Fien-h  soldiers  who  came  to  Nova  Scotia,  '  Annapolis  Royal  l'Acadie  '  in  1603. 

"Coins,  buttons  and  other  artie'es.  originally  belonging  to  these  early  French  settlers, 
are  found  in  the  soil  of  Goat  Island  in  Annapolis  Basin. 

"  The  slab  bearing  date  K06  I  had  brought  over  by  the  ferryman  to  Annaplis,  and 
ordered  it  to  be  packed  up  in  a  box,  to  be  sent  to  the  Old  Colo:.y  Pilgrim  Society  (of 
Plymouth,  Mass  ) ;  but  Judge  Haliburion.  then  Thomas  Haliburton,  Esq  ,  prevailed  on 
me  to  abandon  it  to  him,  and  he  now  his  it  t  artfully  preserved.  On  a  lite  vis  t  to  Nova 
Scotia,  I  found  that  the  Jud^e  had  forg  tten  how  he  came  by  it,  a-.d  so  I  told  h'm  all 
about  it. 

"I  do  not  rememre-  a' out  <he  Pemaquid  P.int  insciption,  but  will  look  over  my 
Reports  on  Goverrnvnt  Survey  of  M  ine,  to  see  if  I  noted  any  there.  I  remember 
t  ihave  totic.d  sereral  I  thought  mod  rn  among  the  islands  on  that  coast — Yinil  Haven, 
I  think. 

"  Tours  truly, 

[Addressed]  "  C.  T.  Jackson." 

J.  W.  Thornton, 
Present. 

"  The  letter  is  accompanied  by  a  photograph  of  the  stone,  showing  the  square  and 
compasses  and  thefigutes  1606,  rudely  cut  and  much  worn  by  tixe  and  weather,  but 
stiil  quite  distinct. 

"Thomas  C.  Haliburton,  better  known  to  Americans  as  '  Sam  Slick,'  was  born  in 
Windsor,  Nova  S:otia,  in  1793.  He  became  (  hief  Justine  of  Common  Pleas  in  1829,  and 
Judge  of  the  Supreme  Couri  of  Nova  Scotii  in  184).  In  1S42  he  removed  to  England, 
b:cime  a  member  of  Par'.iinv  nt.  and  died  in  office  in  1865. 

"  In  1S29  he  p'jb'ished  a  volume  entitld  'Historical  and  Stat;stical  Account  of  Nova 
Scotia  '  In  V.lu-ne  II.  of  that  work,  pp.  155-157,  he  gives  the  folluwinr  account  of  the 
etones  described  bv  Dr.  Jackson  : — 


XXV111  GRAND   LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

"  About  s'x  miles  below  the  ferry  is  situated  Goat  Island,  which  separates  the  Anna- 
polis Basin  from  that  of  Digby,  and  foims  two  entrances  to  the  former.  The  western 
channel,  though  narrow,  is  deep,  and  generally  preferred  toothers.  A  small  peninsula, 
extending  from  the  Granville  shore,  forms  one  erf  its  sides.  On  this  point  of  land  the 
first  piece  of  ground  was  clewed  for  cu'tivation  in  Nova  Scotia  by  the  French.  They 
were  induced  to  make  this  selection  on  account  of  the  beauty  of  its  situation,  the  good 
anchorage  opposite  to  it,  the  command  which  it  gave  them  of  the  channel,  and  the  facility 
it  afforded  of  giving  the  earliest  notice  to  the  gsnison  at  Port  Royal  of  the  entrance  of 
an  enemy  into  the  Lower  Basin  In  the  year  1S27  the  stone  wss  discovered  upon  which 
they  had  eugraved  the  date  of  their  first  cultivation  of  the  s  il,  in  memorial  of  their 
formal  possession  of  the  country.  It  is  about  two  feet  and  a  half  long,  and  two  feet 
broad,  and  of  the  same  kind  as  that  which  forms  the  substratum  of  Grenv  lie  Moun- 
tain. On  the  upper  part  are  engraved  the  square  and  compass  of  the  Free  Mason,  and 
in  the  centre,  in  large  and  deep  Arabic  figures,  the  date  1606.  It  does  not  appear  to 
have  been  dressed  by  a  mason,  but  the  inscription  has  been  cut  on  its  natural  surface. 
The  stone  itself  has  yielded  to  the  power  of  the  climate,  and  bcth  the  external  front 
and  the  interior  parts  of  the  letters  have  alike  suffered  from  exposure  to  the  weather  ; 
the  seams  on  the  back  part  of  it  have  opened,  and,  from  their  capacity  to  hold  water, 
and  the  operation  of  frost  upon  it  when  thus  confined,  it  is  probable  in  a  few  years  it 
would  have  crumbled  to  pieces.  The  date  h  distinctly  visible,  and  although  the  figure 
0  it  worn  down  to  one-half  of  its  orginal  depth,  and  the  upper  part  of  the  latter  6  nearly 
as  much,  jet  no  part  of  them  is  obliterated — they  are  plainly  discernible  to  the  eye  and 
easily  traced  by  the  finger.  At  a  subsequent  period,  when  the  country  was  conquered 
by  the  English,  some  Scotch  emigrants  were  sent  out  by  Sir  William  Alt-xander,  who 
erected  a  fort  on  the  site  c>f  the  French  corr -fields,  previous  to  the  Treaty  of  St.  Ger- 
main's. The  remains  of  this  fort  may  be  traced  with  great  ease  ;  the  old  parade,  the 
embankment  and  ditch,  have  not  been  disturbed,  and  preserve  their  oiginal  form.  It 
was  occupied  by  the  French  for  maTy  years  after  the  peace  of  1632,  and  near  the 
eastern  parapet  a  large  stone  has  been  found,  with  the  following  monumental  in- 
scription : — 

LEBEL, 
1643. 

"  It  will  b>  observed  that  Dr.  Jackson  assumes  the  stone  beariog  the  square  and  com- 
passes and  the  date  16C6  to  have  been  'a  gravestone  ' ;  but  Judge  Haliburton  describes 
it  as  the  stone  upon  which  the  French  '  had  engraved  the  date  of  their  first  cultivation 
of  the  soil,  in  memorial  of  their  formal  possession  of  the  country.'  Dr.  Jackson,  how- 
ever, described  the  stone  from  recollection  only,  nearly  thirty  years  after  he  found  it ; 
while  Judge  Haliburton's  account  was  written  on  the  spot,  at  the  very  time  of  the  dis- 
covery, and  by  one  who  had  made  a  study  of  the  locality  and  of  the  history  of  the 
inhabitants. 

"  Certain  it  is  that  the  stone  bears  a  date  very  neir  the  ear.iest  named  by  any  authority 
for  the  settlement  of  that  region,  so  celebrated  ry  historians  and  poets." 

The  Grand  Secretary  has  commenced  the  preparation  of  a  complete 
register  of  the  members  of  the  fraternity  throughout  the  jurisdiction. 
The  plan  adopted  is  that  known  as  the  "  Card  Catalogue,"  now  so  gen- 
erally used  in  public  libraries.  This  plan  was  found  to  be  the  only 
feasible  one  to  secure  the  keeping  of  the  record  strictly  alphabetically, 
and  at  the  same  time  to  admit  of  the  introduction  of  new  names. 

In  September,  a  special  committee  made  a  strong  report  in  favor  of 
increasing  the  minimum  initiation  fee  in  city  lodges,  from  $25  to  $50, 
and  in  country  or  town  lodges,  from  $25  to  $30,  pointing  out  that  the 
$25  fee  was  established  many  years  ago,  when  it  cost  much  less  to  sup- 
port the  lodges,  and  the  value  of  money  was  much  greater,  and  that  the 
tendency  of  low  prices  was  to  reduce  the  quality,  but  after  some  discussion, 
a  motion  to  indefinitely  postpone  was  adopted  by  a  nearly  unanimous 
vote. 

At  the  quarterly,  held  on  December  9th,  1891,  the  Grand  Master, 
Samuel  Wells,  delivered  his  annual  address.  The  lodges  are  generally 
in  good  condition  and  prosperous.  Many  of  them  show  marked  im- 
provement in  the  work,  in  consequence  of  the  benefits  they  have  re- 
ceived from  the  instruction  of  the  Grand  Lecturer.  One  new  lodge  was 
formed. 

The  Grand  Lecturer  attended  ten  exemplifications,  and  made  eighty- 
nine  visits  to  lodges. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  xxix 

The  sum  of  810,000  was  appropriated  out  of  the  surplus  receipts  of 
the  past  year,  to  "  the  Masonic  Education  and  Charity  Trust,"  and 
§500  was  given  to  the  Committee  on  Charity. 

The  158th  Annual  Communication  was  held  at  Boston  on  December 
29th,  1891,  at  which  the  officers  were  installed,  and  the  Grand  Feast  of 
St.  John  the  Evangelist  celebrated  in  due  form. 

Lodges,  231  ;  members,  31,786 ;  increase,  923. 

Samuel  Wells  (Boston),  G.M. 

Sereno  D.  Nickerson  (Boston),  G.S. 

MICHIGAN. 

48th  Communication,  Detroit,  January  26th,  1892. 

John  Q.  Look,  G.M. 

Sixty  lodges  of  instruction  were  held  during  the  year,  at  which  there 
were  present  in  all  7,913  brethren.     Four  new  lodges  were  formed. 

They  have  now  a  Masonic  Home,  located  at  Grand  Rapids,  capable 
of  accommodating  from  fifty  to  seventy-five  inmates.  The  following 
resolutions  were  adopted  : — 

"  Resolved,  Tint  this  Grand  Lodge  will  contribute  to  the  Masonic  Home  Association, 
out  of  its  surplus  funds,  the  sun  of  §5,000,  or  such  part  thereof  as  may  be  needed. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  §7,503  be  raised  for  the  purpose  of  aiding  the  Masonic 
Home  annually  hereafter ;  that  each  lodge  be  solicited  to  pay  its  proportion  of  said 
amount  on  or  before  the  10th  day  of  July,  of  eichyear,  to  the  Grand  Secretary;  thit 
the  Grand  Secretary  pay  the  same  over  to  the  Grand  Treasurer,  to  be  paid  out  "by  him 
as  above  provided."  That  the  Grand  Secretary  be  instructed  to  give  eaoh  lodge  due  and 
timely  notice  of  the  amount  which  it  is  requested  to  pay." 

The  Grand  Secretary  was  elevated  to  the  position  of  Grand  Master. 
His  Report  on  Correspondence  is  as  extensive  and  exhaustive  as  usual. 
It  occupies  351  pages  of  the  proceedings.  Canada,  for  1891,  receives  a 
good  notice,  but  Bro.  Innes  does  not  like  the  small  type  used  in  our 
proceedings.  We  are  sorry  to  lose  Bro.  Innes  from  the  ranks  of  the  re- 
porters, but  we  are  sure  that  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Michigan  will  be  the 
gainer  by  his  election  as  Grand  Master. 

Lodges,  369:    members,  33,098:  increase,  1,147. 

William  P.  Innes  (Grand  Rapids),  G.M. 

Jefferson  S.  Conover  (Coldwater),  G.S. 

MINNESOTA. 

39th  Communication,  St.  Paul,  January  13th,  1892. 

Alfonso  Barto,  G.M. 

Peace  has  reigned  within  their  borders,  and  prosperity  has  blessed 
the  land.     Fivo  new  lodges  were  formed. 

The  following  report  was  at  first  adopted,  but  was  afterwards  re- 
considered : — 

"  Your  committee  on  Masonic  Jurisprudence,  to  whom  was  referred  the  following 
question  of  Bro.  Chas.  Griswold,  viz  :  '  A  brother  having  attained  the  rank  of  Deputy 
Grand  Master  in  this  jurisdiction,  removes  to  another  Grand  Lodge  jurisdiction,  where 
he  obtains  the  rank  of  Grand  Master,  and  then  returns  to  us ;  what  is  his  rank  in 
this  Grand  Lodge  ?'  having  duly  con sidered  the  same,  fraternally  report  that,  agree 
ably  to  ancient  Masonic  usage,  a  Mason  having  once  attained  to  the  exalte!  position  of 
Master  never  loses  his  caste,  and  is  at  all  times  entitled  to  be  recognized  and  honored 
as  an  actual  Past  Mas'.er,  and  will  rank  as  such." 

The  Grand  Lodge  evidently  thought  that  the  Committee  should  meet 
the  question  fairly,  and  on  the  reconsideration,  the  following  was 
agreed  to : — 

"  That  ths  report  be  referred  bick  to  the  committee,  with  instructions  to  report  upon 
the  status  in  this  Grand  Lodge,  of  a  brother  who  maj  have  been  elected  to  the  position 
of  Grand  Master,  Deputy  Grand  Master,  or  Grand  Warden  in  this  Grand  Lodge,  and  who 
then  lejves  this  jurisdiction,  takes  a  dimit,  becomes  a  member  in  another  Grand  Juris- 
diction, and  again  returns  to  this  jurisdiction  and  joins  some*  lodge  therein. 


XXX  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

"Also,  upon  the  status  in  this  Grand  Lodge  of  a  brother  »ho  may  have  been  e'ected 
to  any  of  the  above  named  positions  in  any  other  Grand  Jnrisdiction,  and  afterwards 
becomes  a  member  in  this  jurisdicti'  n." 

Latei  in  the  Session  the  Committee  asked,  and  were  granted,  time 
till  the  next  Communication  to  report.  The  rule  which  is  now  observed 
by  a  majority  of  the  Grand  Lodges  is,  that  only  official  rank  obtained  in 
the  jurisdiction  where  membership  is  held  is  recognized  by  that  juris- 
diction. 

A  proposal  to  increase  the  Grand  Lodge  dues  from  40  cents  to  50 
cents  was  negatived  by  76  to  79. 

The  sum  of  81,000  was  appropriated  to  be  invested  for  the  widows 
and  orphans'  fund. 

The  following  were  adopted  : 

"  Whereas  By  re  olution  of  Mt.  Xebo  Lodge,  Xo  91,  A.\  F.\  &  A.-.  M.\.  of  Shep- 
herdstown,  W.  Va.,  Bro.  Wynkoop  Lemen,  a  member  of  that  lodge,  residing  at  \Yarrei\ 
Minn.,  was  granted  p;rmission  to  exhibit  in  Warren  Lodge,  Xo.  KG,  it  Wa'rec,  Minn., 
the  apron — now  owned  by  said  lit.  Xebi  Lodge  —  so  long  worn  by  Bro.  Geo  ge 
Washington,  the  first  president  of  the  United  States,  and  presented  to  him  by  the 
famous  frenchman  snd  SI.  son,  Marquis  rie  L3fayette.  and  worn  by  Washington  at  the 
time  he 'aid  the  corner-stone  of  tin  Capitol,  at  the  city  of  Wahington  ;  and 

"  Whereas,  By  the  courtesy  of  Wairen  Lodge.  Xo.  150,  through  Bro.  L.  Lamberson, 
its  Worshipful  Master,  and  the  consent  of  said  Mt.  Xebi  Lodge,  said  apron  has  been 
temporarily  loined  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Minnes-t',  atd  is  now  on  exhibition  at  this 
session ;  and 

"Whereas,  This  Giand  Lodge,  recognizing  the  honor  so  conferred,  and  being  de- 
sirous of  expressing  to  e.eh  cf  said  lodges  its  apti'iciation  of  the  same  ;  therefore, 

"Resolved,  That  the  fraternal  regaivsof  this  Grand  L'dge  are  hereby  extended  to 
the  above  named  lodges,  and  also  to  Brothers  Lea.en  ar.d  Lamberson,  to  all  of  whom 
are  also  tendered  oursincere  thanks  for  their  kindness  in  perm  ttirg  the  brethren  at- 
tending this  Grand  Lodee  the  great  privilege  of  beholding  so  sacied  a  Masonic  relic  as  the 
apron  worn  by  George  Wash'ngton. 

" Resolved  fut ther.  That  a  copy'f  these  resolutions  be  sent  to  eachef  the  lodges 
above  tamed,  and  also  to  Erothers  Lemen  and  Lamberson. ' 

The  apron  referred  to  is  a  beautiful  piece  of  needlework,  of  the  usual  size,  the  body 
being  of  white  satin,  bordered  with  a  strip  of  black  silk,  nearly  an  icch  in  width  and 
ruffled,  and  lined  with  dark  cloth.  The  square  and  compass  is  worked  in  silk  and  gold 
thread.  The  stars  and  stripes  and  the  French  tricolor  are  embroidered  in  colors  s.bo\e 
the  square  and  compass,  a  wieath  or  vine  encompassing  all.  It  was  the  handiwork  of 
the  lady  members  of  the  family  of  Lafajette,  and  was  greatly  prized  by  Washington  in 
consequence.  It  is  in  a  fa'r  state  of  preservation,  but  one  cf  the  conditions  of  its  being 
loaned  was  that  it  should  be  exhibited  under  glass.  A  glass  frame  was  therefore  pro- 
vided by  the  Grand  Secretary,  who  also  read  to  the  Grand  Lodge  the  correspondence 
connected  with  its  history,  and  how  it  came  to  be  exhib  ted  in  Gratd  Lodge. 

Bro.  Irving  Todd  reports  on  Correspondence,  and  notices  our  proceed- 
ings for  1891. 

Lodges,  191  ;  members,  12,830;  increase,  521. 
Alfonso  Barto  (St.  Cloud),  G.M. 
Thos.  Montgomery  (St.  Paul),  G.S. 

MISSOURI. 

71st  Communication,  Kansas  City,  October  13th,  1891. 

George  E.  Walker,  G.M. 

This  large  volume  of  proceedings  contains  432  pages,  100  of  proceed- 
ings proper,  207  of  the  Report  on  Correspondence,  25  of  the  Reports  of 
District  Deputies,  and  100  of  tables  and  lists  of  lodges.  Grand  Secre- 
tary Vincil  is  to  be  congratulated  on  the  remarkable  promptitude  with 
which  this  volume  was  issued.  The  Grand  Lodge  closed  on  October 
loth  and  in  five  days  thereafter  he  began  mailing  the  proceedings. 

The  Grand  Master  opened  nine  new  lodges,  laid  three  corner-stones, 
attended  several  district  lodges  of  instruction,  and  visited  nearly  forty 
lodges.     We  copy  his  "  General  Reflections  "  : — 

"  This  is  an  era  of  moral,  intellectual  and  material  progress  ;  never  before,  perhaps, 
in  the  woild's  history,  were-such  rapid  advances  made  in  all  that  pertains  to  the  welfare 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  XXXI 

of  the  human  race  ;  ideas  which  set  med  Utopian  in  the  past,  have  at'aincd  fruitier) 
dreams  once  termed  chimerical,  are  deve'opirg  into  practical  realities.  Education  i 
becoming  univerta1,  and  ignorance  is  the  exception,  labor  receives  honorable  recog- 
nition, while  idleness  is  contemned.  Moial  worth  a*. d  rectitude  of  character  are  at  a 
premium  ;  vice  and  its  kin  aie  relegated  t~>  obscurity.  Infldeli'y,  which  once  raised  its 
hydra-headed  fiont  with  unblushing  temerity,  slirksin  the  shadows  of  its  own  iniquity, 
while  the  tiuthscf  revealed  religion,  and  the  teachings  of  the  Hoy  Bible,  aie  dis- 
seminated in  every  clime. 

"Has  Masonry  had  aught  to  do  with  the  mighty  influences  in  motion  evolving  these 
results?  Has  it  been  any  factor  in  the  gieat  uplifting  of  the  human  race?  It  has  ;  if 
there  is  a  land  where  these  conditions  do  not  obtain,  where  the  hands  of  the  great  dial 
piece  of  civilization  have  been  turned  back  instead  of  forwaid,  thatland  is  not  the  heme 
of  Freemasonry. 

"  Educating  the  moral  thought,  expanding  the  mental  capacity,  enlarging  the  indi- 
vidual conception  of  duties,  civil,  religious  and  political,  its  mission  is  not  jet  accomp- 
lished. The  future,  with  limitless  possibilities,  beckons  still  onward  and  upward,  aid 
the  inspiration  of  its  past  achievements,  strengthens  our  belief  in  its  abiding  influence 
for  the  welfare  of  mankind." 

On  the  state  of  the  Craft,  the  Grand  Secretary  sa^s  :  — 

"  From  the  i  oint  of  observation  occupied  by  the  Giand  Sec  etary,  it  is  but  natural 
that  he  should  be  cognizant  of  1he  condition  of  the  Fraternity  in  the  juiisdiction. 
Abide  from  extendtd  trav  e\  personal  association  with  the  lodges  arcl  brethren,  frequent 
opportunity  to  witness  the  work  and  prcgrtss  cf  the  lodges  in  the  State,  I  am  possi  ssed 
of  the  recessary  additional  information  from  thereturns,  to  formulate  a  statement  aj  to 
the  status  of  trie  Craft  in  this  jurisdiction. 

"  In  my  report  one  year  ago,  I  announced  that  the  work  done  in  the  ledges  that  term 
exceeded  the  previous  year  very  consicleral  ly.  It  is  with  pleasure  that  1  can  say  that 
the  reports  show  a  si  ill  larger  increase  in  work  and  membership.  The  fast  has  been  a 
year  of  the  most  extensive  ingathering  into  the  folds  of  Masonry  known  to  the  present 
writer  since  his  connection  with  the  office.  Affiliations  and  reinstatements  exceed  the 
number  reported  last  year.  Adding  the  raisings  to  the  above,  we  have  a  gain  i  f  about 
3,000  during  the  year.  Subtract  therefrom  the  loss  by  death,  suspension,  &c  ,  2,001, 
there  is  an  actual  gain  of  over  990.  Added  to  the  number  of  membeis  report  d  lafct 
year,  we  have  a  membership  amounting  to  28.S14.  It  will  be  readily  teen  that  this  has 
been  the  mest  prosperous  year  in  the  history  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  so  far  as  the  con- 
sideration of  numbers  is  concerned. 

"  Having  bet n  in  chse  touch  with  the  Fraternity  for  more  than  thirty  years,  pro- 
foundly interested  in  its  progress  and  cond.tion,  along  other  lines  than  mere  numeiical 
gain,  lam  satisfied  that  the  advancement  of  Fieemasonry  in  Missouri  has  been  to  a 
higher  plane  of  intelligence,  moral  character,  aLd  larger  views  as  to  duty  to  God  and 
humanity,  than  ever  known  in  this  Grand  Jurisdiction. 

"  It  has  been  said  that  we  live  in  a  practical  age.  While  this  is  true  in  other  depart- 
ments of  life,  it  is  not  less  so  in  the  realm  of  our  Ancient  and  Henorable  Institution. 
As  a  conservative  organization,  it  employs  none  of  the  methods  in  vegue  and  used  by 
other  societies  to  incresse  its  numbers,  consequently,  its  work,  like  the  operation  of 
rature's  laws,  moves  on  well  fixed  lines  and  operates  forcefully,  without  seeking  to  at- 
tract and  draw  to  its  felds  members  by  supeificial  methods." 

Their  Masonic  Home  is  a  gratifying  success.  It  has  38  inmates,  mostly 
children,  and  they  are  well  cared  for.  We  had  the  pleasure  of  visiting 
and  inspecting  this  admirable  institution  in  September  last,  ami  we 
were  very  much  impressed  with  the  good  work  that  is  there  being  car- 
ried on.  The  bright  and  happy  faces  of  the  children,  ami  their  evident 
love  for  those  in  charge,  were  sufficient  to  prove  the  good  quality  of  the 
performance,  and  we  were  at  no  loss  to  understand  the  pride  of  the  Mis- 
souri Masons  at  this  practical  exemplification  of  our  benevolent  tenets. 
The  Grand  Lodge  increased  the  per  capita  tax  from  fifty  cents  to  one 
dollar,  and  the  whole  of  the  increase  is  to  go  to  the  Home  fund. 

The  Grand  Secretary  Reports  on  Correspondence,  and  notices  Canada 
for  1890.  In  his  review  of  New  York,  we  find  the  following  remarks  on 
dancing  in  the  lodge  rooms.  We  took  the  same  ground  when  occupying 
the  Grand  East,  and  although  some  dissatisfaction  was  expressed  at  our 
ruling,  it  has  since  been  accepted  as  the  correct  position  : — 

"He  would  guard  carefully  the  sanctuary  of  our  lodge  rooms  against  the  introduc- 
tion of  anything  that  would  impair  the  dignity  and  moral  character  of  the  lodge. 
He  urged  that  the  lodge  room  be  treated  as  a  solunn  sanctuary,  where  too  much 
honor  and  reverence  cannot  be  brought.    His  sentiments  on  this  subject  are  the  well 


XXXU         GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

uttered  and  clearly  expressed  views  of  this  writer.  I  may  allude  to  the  fact  just  here 
that  in  company  with  a  Grand  Lodge  officer,  I  visited  a  lodge  not  remote  from  St. 
Louis,  to  participa'e  in  the  dedication  of  a  new  Masonic  Hall.  I  was  to  deliver  the 
address  following  the  installation.  It  was  a  beautiful  room,  handsomely  furnished. 
I  noticed  ths  elegant  carpet  was  covered  with  a  tarpaulin.  I  at  first  supposed  this 
was  done  to  preserve  the  carpet  from  being  soiled.  At  length,  1  asked  the  Master 
of  the  lodge  why  they  had  covered  their  carpet.  His  reply  was, '  We  expect  to  dance 
after  the  Masonic  ceremonies  are  closed.'  I  asked  the  question,  'Would  you  have  been 
allowed  to  dance  in  the  Holy  of  Holies  of  King  Solomon's  Temple  ? '  and  added,  '  As 
the  lodge  room  dedicated  to  Masonic  uets,  wherein  Masons  are  made,  represents  that 
holy  place  of  the  Temple,  I  would  no  more  dance  in  a  Masonic  Hall  than  I  would  in  a 
church.  If  you  intend  to  have  a  ball  in  this  lodge  room,  I  will  not  be  a  party  either 
to  the  dedication  or  to  the  desecration  of  the  place.  Therefore  you  must  excuse  me 
and  I  will  retire  '  The  Gran  1  Lodge  officer,  finding  out  the  purpose  to  desecrate  the 
place,  positively  interdicted  any  such  diversion  there.  The  hall  was  solemnly  dedi- 
cated, the  address  was  delivered,  and  in  due  time,  the  lodge  was  closed.  The  dancers 
repaired  to  some  public  hall  and  enjoyed  themselves  at  will.  I  join  Bro.  Vrooman  in 
his  earnest  defence  of  the  sanctity  of  such  places,  and  hold  them  to  be  sanctuaries  that 
must  be  keptfiee  from  all  things  contrary  to  the  spirit  and  purposes  of  the  Masonic 
Institutions." 

Lodges,  544  ;  members,  28,816  ;  increase,  992. 
B.  H.  Ingram  (Sedalia),  G.M. 
John  D.  Vincil  (St.  Louis),  G.S. 

MONTANA. 

27th  Communication,  Butte,  October  14th,  1891. 

William  T.  Boardman,  G.M. 

We  observe  that  all  the  Past  Masters  have  the  prefix  "Most  Emi- 
nent" before  their  names,  while  the  Grand  Mastor  has  "  M.W."  We 
have  always  understood  that  "  Most  Worshipful  "  was  the  proper  pre- 
fix for  Grand  Masters  and  Past  Grand  Masters,  while  "  Most  Eminent  '" 
belongs  to  the  Knights  Templars. 

On  the  condition  of  the  Craft,  Grand  Master  Boardman  says  : — 

"  Within  our  borders  tranquility  his  prevailed  and  Masonry  has  steadity  progressed. 
A  bstter  appreciation  of  the  dignity  of  the  Fraternity  seems  to  pervade  the  Craft,  and 
a  more  careful  selection  of  material  is  being  mads.  It  has  always  been  my  belief  that 
more  iDjury  has  been  done  1 1  Masonry  by  the  too  free  use  cf  the  white  ball,  than  by  a 
misuse  of  the  black.  The  latter  is  not  irremediable.  It  is  not  enough  to  warrant  the 
casting  of  a  white  ball,  that  you  know  nothing  against  the  applicant,  but  you  should 
be  reasonably  certain  that  his  admission  will  add  strength  to  the  Fraternity.  Negative 
qualities  should  never  elect.  A  building  is  not  strengthened  by  the  number  of  its 
timbsrs,  but  only  by  those  that  bear  their  due  proportion  of  the  strain.  With  the  able 
assistance  of  the  Grand  Lecturer,  R.  W.  Bro.  John  C.  Major,  I  have  kept  mj-self  in- 
formed concerning  the  progress  of  those  lodges  I  have  been  unable  to  visit.  In  most 
cases  the  report  has  oeen  very  encouraging.     In  a  few  it  has  been  the  reverse." 

On  the  incorporation  of  lodges,  he  says  :  — 

"At  the  sixteenth  annual  session  of  this  Grand  Lodge  a  resolution  was  passed,  advis- 
ing all  subordinate  lodges  owning  real  estate,  to  take  advantage  of  the  incorporation 
laws.  I  would  recommend  that  such  resolution  be  rescinded  ;  further,  that  the  lodges 
be  prohibited  from  incorporating.  A  Masonic  Board  can  be  incorporated  to  hold  real 
estate.  Should  the  lodge  become  a  corporate  body,  it  b:comes  amenable  to  the  law, 
which  is  neither  necessary  nor  advisable." 

The  financial  condition  of  the  Grand  Lodge  engaged  his  attention,  and 
he  found  that  the  balance  in  the  treasury  was  constantly  decreasing. 
They  pay  mileage  and  per  diem  to  three  representatives  from  each  lodge, 
and  this  is  becoming  a  serious  matter.     He  then  says  : — 

"  Desiring  to  inform  myself  as  to  the  methods  pursued  in  other  jurisdictions  in  the 
matter  of  the  representation  of  subordinates,  I  wrote  to  the  fifty-six  Grand  Lodges  of  the 
United  States  and  Canada,  with  the  following  result  :  Thirty-one  paid  neither  mileage 
nor  per  di?m  for  attendance  ;  twenty-four  paid  for  ona  representative  from  each  lodge, 
and  one  imposed  a  per  capita  tax  of  $1.25  in  addit;on  to  its  regular  lodge  dues  to  be 
aDplied  to  the  payment  of  representation.  Montana  is  the  only  Grand  Lodge  paying 
time.  All  the  other  Grand  Jurisdictions  either  never  paid  that  numbsr  or,  after  trial, 
abandoned  it  as  impracticable,  and  almost  without  exception  predict  financial  disaster 
if  persisted  in  by  us." 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE  XXXlll 

On  the  charity  fund  in  other  jurisdictions,  he  says  : — 

"  Maine  in  1824  started  a  charity  fund  with  a  capital  of  §1,000.  It  now  amounts  to 
$22,500,  and  the  interest,  some  §1,500,  is  annually  appropriated  for  the  relief  of  in- 
digent Masons,  their  widows  and  orphans. 

"  In  1799  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Pennsylvania  set  aside  one-third  of  its  receipts  for 
charity.  In  1846  it  had  only  reached  the  sum  of  §1,438.10.  In  1843  it  had  accumulated 
to  $3,842.00  when  the  interest  was  used  in  charity.  It  now  amounts  to  §73,000  and  is 
applied  to  the  relief  of  widows  and  orphans. 

"  In  Kentucky  a  Grand  Lodge  charity  fund  was  started  in  1S02  by  levyinc  a  tax  for 
each  initiation.  *  In  1858  it  had  reaened  the  sum  of  §22,000. 

"  In  Idaho  an  Orphan  Fund  was  created  in  1869  by  a  direct  tax  on  the  members.  The 
present  amount  on  hand  is  §14,303. 

"  Colorado  sets  aside  25  per  cent,  of  its  Grand  Lodge  revenues  for  the  founding  of  a 
Masonic  Home. 

"  The  Grand  Lodge  of  Oregon  started  an  Educational  Fund  in  1851.  It  now  has 
§68,000. 

"The  California  Grand  Lodge,  through  its  Boards  of  Relief,  in  the  past  34  years  con- 
tributed §263,000  to  the  relief  of  Masons  of  its  own  and  other  jurisdictions." 

His  concluding  remarks  are  well  worthy  of  preservation  : — 

"  This  great  Fraternity  is  more  than  simply  an  organization  to  '  make,'  '  pass  '  and 
'  raise  '  Masons.  It  is  one  of  the  great  moral  forces  of  civilization,  entitled  to  honor, 
for  its  antiquity,  its  universality,  and  the  record  of  its  splendid  deeds.  You  are  a 
Mason  — be  proud  of  it ;  but  understand  fully  why  you  should  be,  and  be  able  to  intel- 
ligently give  a  reason  for  the  pride  that  is  in  you.  Educate  yourself  in  your  profession  ; 
study  the  records  of  its  antiquity,  and  trace  it  back,  until  the  innumerable  roots  of  its 
life  are  gradually  lost  in  the  dimness  of  past  centuries. 

"  Read  of,  and  appreciate  the  universality  of  the  Craft.  Think  of  this  ;  in  Masonry 
there  is  no  night.  The  sun  is  forever  lighting  up  some  Mason'o  pathway — shining  on 
some  Mason's  home.  Men  of  all  nations,  believers  in  all  creeds,  meet  on  the  Masonic 
pavement,  in  the  fellowship  of  that  eternal  truth,  the  Fatherhood  of  God  and  the  Bro. 
therhood  of  Man. 

"  Read  the  recorded  thoughts  of  those  men,  your  brothers  in  the  Craft,  who  have 
made  Masonry  a  study  ;  expounded  its  laws  and  built  up  its  jurisprudence.  Men  who 
hare  marked  the  years  of  the  century  in  which  they  lived,  and  by  words  and  deeds, 
helped  to  make  the  civil  and  religious  history  of  the  world. 

"  Read  of  the  splendid  charities  of  the  Craft,  the  homes  for  the  aged  and  the  indigent, 
the  widow  and  the  orphan,  scattered  throughout  the  realm  of  Masonry.  Read  of  the 
weak  strengthened,  of  the  burdens  lifted,  of  the  homes  brightened  ;  then  with  a  truer 
conception  of  all  that  it  means,  the  honor,  the  dignity,  and  the  manhood  it  comprehends, 
you  can  look  upon  the  extended  compasses,  and  with  a  well  grounded  pride  say  :  '  I, 
too,  am  Ma  ason.'  " 

The  Jurisprudence  Committee  reported  unfavorably  upon  the  recom- 
mendation of  the  Grand  Master  to  reduce  the  paid  representation  to 
one  from  each  lodge,  deeming  the  general  interests  of  the  Craft  better 
subserved  by  the  larger  attendance,  with  the  increased  enthusiasm  thus 
promoted,  and  that  these  interests  are  as  yet  paramount  to  the  cpiestion 
of  retrenchment. 

Five  per  cent,  of  the  Grand  Lodge  dues  is  to  be  set  apart  each  j'ear 
for  a  charity  fund. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  non-affiliates  may  visit  lodges  in  Montana  for  one  year  after  their 
arrival  in  the  State,  or  after  such  non -affiliation  shall  commence  ;  after  the  lapse  of 
such  time  they  shall  net  be  permitted  to  visit,  nor  shall  they  have  any  of  the  privileges 
accorded  to  members  of  lodges,  unless  such  non-affiliation  be  caused  by  their  rejection 
by  the  lodge  in  whose  jurisdiction  they  may  reside,  after  a  bona  fide  effort  on  their 
part  to  affiliate  by  petition  in  the  usual  way.  And  in  case  of  such  rejection,  the  non- 
affiliate  may  apply  by  petition  for  affiliation  with  any  lodge  within  this  jurisdiction, 
and  until  such  affiliation  is  perfected  may  continue  to  enjoy  all  Masonic  rights  and 
privileges  by  paying  Grand  Lodge  dues,  either  directly  to  the  G.  Secretary  or  through 
some  subordinate  lodge.        *        *        * 

"  Be  it  Resolved,  By  the  Grand  Lodge  of  A.  F.  and  A.  M.,  of  Montana,  that  while  by 
right  and  immemorial  usage  it  claims  to  be  entitled  to  the  property,  effects  and  credits 
of  every  lodge  holding  by  charter  under  it,  upon  its  demise,  it  hereby  declares  that  it 
will  be  no  further  responsible  for  any  debt  or  obligation  contracted  by  such  demised 
lodge,  beyond  the  value  of  the  property,  effects  and  credits  of  the  ledge,  that  may 
come  to  its  hands.        *        *        * 

"Resolved,  That  inasmuch  as  the  Grand  Chapter  R.A.M.,  of  Montana,  had  decided 
that  expulsion  or  suspension  of  members  in  the  blue  lodge  should  have  like  effect  on. 


XXXI V         GRAXD  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

the  membership  in  the  chapter,  when  written  notice  of  the  fact  was  given  by  the  secre- 
tary of  the  lodge  to  the  secretary  of  the  chapter,  the  secretaries  of  our  subordinate 
lodges  are  hereby  requested  to  give  such  notice  on  blanks  furnished  by  the  Grand 
Chapter.        *        *       * 

"Resolved,  That  the  resolution  adopted  at  the  16th  Annual  Communication,  found 
on  page  46  of  printed  Constitution  and  By-Laws,  recommending  the  incorporation  of 
subordinate  lodges,  be  repealed,  and  that  hereafter  where  incorporation  may  become 
necessary  it  be  done  through  boards  of  trustees.        * 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Master  and  Grand  Secretary  adopt  a  form  of  diploma, 
which  shall  be  uniform  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  shall  be  issued  to  any  Master  Mason  in 
good  standing  applying  therefor,  upon  the  payment  of  costs  thereof  and  §1  additional 
as  fee  to  the  Grand  Lodge  for  the  same.        *        *        * 

"Resolved,  That  it  is  the  sense  of  this  Grand  Lodge  that  persons  engaged  in  the 
saloon  business,  as  proprietors  or  employers,  are  not  fit  or  proper  material  for  the  de- 
grees of  Masonry,  and  we  enjoin  upon  ail  subordinate  lodges  careful  investigation  of  all 
such  applications." 

After  a  heated,  prolonged,  and  wearisome  contest  of  motions  and 
speeches  the  following  resolution  was  declared  adopted  :— 

"  Resolved,  That  the  regulation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  at  its  Annual  Grand  Com- 
munication in  18S7,  providing  for  the  adoption  of  the  Webb  work  for  this  Grand 
Jurisdiction,  be  rescinded,  and  that  it  is  the  sense  of  this  Grand  Lodge  Communication 
that  the  work  in  vogue  before  the  adoption  of  said  resolution  shall  be  the  work  for 
Montana." 

Much  confusion  followed  the  announcement  of  the  vote,  and  many 
enquiries  were  made  by  Masters  as  to  the  work  they  should  follow,  and 
it  was  then  voted  that  they  might  continue  to  work  as  heretofore  until 
officially  instructed  otherwise. 

The  Grand  Secretary  has  an  excellent  Report  on  Correspondence. 
Canada,  for  1890,  receives  due  notice. 

Lodges,  34  ;  members,  2,008  ;  increase,  175. 

R.  0.  Hickman  (Helena),  G.M. 

Cornelius  Hedges  (Helena),  G.S. 

NEBRASKA. 

34th  Communication,  Omaha,  June  17th,  1891. 

Robert  E.  French,  G.M. 

The  Grand  Master  s  Address  is  a  most  elaborate  document,  covering 
fifty-four  pages.  He  commenced  reading  it  about  4  p.m.,  adjourned  at 
6.15,  resumed  at  8,  and  finished  the  reading  at  some  hour  not  stated. 
He  devoted  his  entire  time  to  the  duties  of  his  office.  He  travelled  over 
2,000  miles  in  constituting  nine  lodges.  He  issued  dispensations  for 
eight  new  lodges.     On  the  "  Indian  Question,"  he  says  : — 

"  During  the  excitement  of  the  late  Sioux  outbreak,  I  corresponded  with  the  Masters 
of  the  lodges  at  Valentine,  Gordon,  Hay  Springs,  Rushville,  and  Chadron,  offering  any 
needed  assistance  that  was  in  our  power  to  render  them  or  any  members  of  our  Fra- 
ternity who  might  be  in  distress  by  reason  of  any  depredations  that  might  have  oc- 
curred by  our  red  neighbors. 

"  I  only  heard  of  one  brother  who  might  be  in  any  danger.  I  instructed  the  Master 
to  inform  the  brother  to  take  no  chances  on  the  lives  of  his  family  or  himself,  but  to  re- 
move to  some  place  of  safety,  and  if  he  was  not  able  to  do  so,  we  were  ready  and  will- 
ing to  render  him  such  aid  and  assistance  as  he  might  need.  Shortly  after  receiving 
this  information  the  trouble  came  to  a  speed}-  termination,  without  oue  single  applica- 
tion being  made  to  us  for  relief  caused  by  this  late  uprising  among  the  Sioux." 

The  Grand  Custodian  visited  174  lodges,  held  346  meetings  of  lodges 
for  instruction,  and  conferred  48  degrees. 

A  large  amount  of  local  business  was  transacted,  and  particular  at- 
tention appears  to  be  paid  to  the  financial  condition  of  the  Grand  Lodge, 
and  the  careful  management  of  its  several  funds. 

The  sufferers  in  the  drouth-stricken  portion  of  the  jurisdiction  were 
promptly  relieved. 

Lodges,  197;  members,  9,717;  increase,  435. 

Bradner  D.  Slaughter  (Fullerton),  G.M. 

William  R.  Bowen  (Omaha),  G.S. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  XXXV 

NEVADA. 

27th  Communication,  Reno,  June  9th,  1891. 

John  W.  Eckley,  G.M. 

His  official  acts  were  few.  Nothing  was  neglected,  but  the  harmony 
prevailing  left  little  for  him  to  do. 

The  Grand  Lodges  of  Tasmania  and  Victoria  -were  recognized. 

All  the  lodges  except  one  made  full  returns  and  paid  all  dues. 

Bro.  Robert  L.  Fulton  Reports  on  Correspondence,  and  in  his  open- 
ing remarks,  he  says  : — 

"It  is  hard  to  believe  that  in  this  advanced  age.  there  is  any  strong  prejudice 
agairst  Masonry  ontside  of  that  begot  by  religious  bigotry,  and  yet  there  is.  The 
wiiter  chanced  to  hear  an  expression  of  it  not  long  since  as  a  Masonic  procession  was 
passing  along  the  street,  from  quite  an  intelligent  person,  who  expressed  it  as  his 
opinion  that  Masonry  was  used  regularly  in  all  cases  before  Courts  of  Justice  as  well 
in  civil  as  in  criminal  cases.  Upon  a  not  very  close  study  of  the  questiou  I  was  sur- 
piised  to  find  a  very  general  idea  to  prevail  that  such  was  the  fact,  and  that  Masonry 
was  used  as  a  pull  upon  courts  and  juries.  Those  who  know  in  the  only  way  that  the 
truth  can  be  ascertained  upon  Masonic  subjects,  need  not  be  told  how  false  and  foolish 
this  impression  is,  but  it  struck  me  as  being  worth  mentioning,  and  thai  Grand  Masters 
and  Orators  and  others  might  very  properly  touch  upon  it  at  suitable  moments." 

Canada,  for  1890,  is  kindly  noticed. 
Lodges,  19  ;  members,  991  ;  decrease,  7. 
Frank  Bell  (Reno),  G.M. 
C.  H.  Noteware  (Carson),  G.S. 

NEW  BRUNSWICK. 

24th  Communication,  St.  John,  April  28th,  1891. 

Thomas  Walker,  G.M. 

Among  his  decisions  we  find  the  following  :  — 

"  Chase,  in  his  Digest  of  Masonic  Law,  says  :  '  The  vote  of  the  lodge  dimits,  though 
no  certificate  of  such  vote  be  issued.  A  dimit  having  been  voted,  neither  the  Master 
nor  Secretary  can  refuse  to  deliver  the  brother  a  certificate  of  the  same,  if  he  requests 
it.     A  vote  to  dimit  cannot  consistently  he  reconsidered.' 

"  Robertson,  in  his  Digest  of  Masonic  Jurisprudence,  says  :  '  After  ajlimit  is  granted, 
it  cannot  be  withheld  because  a  charge  is  subsequently  preferred  against  the  brother.' 

"  I  therefore  ruled  that  the  dimit  must  issue,  and  directed  the  Grand  Secretary  so  to 
inform  the  lodge. 

"  In  reply  to  inquiries,  'In  which  Degree  should  business  of  a  lodge  be  transacted,' 
answered,  '  As  all  members  of  lodges,  under  an  amendment  to  our  Constitution,  must 
be  M.M.,  it  would  be  better  that  all  business  should  be  transacted  in  that  degree,  but  it 
is  not  imperative.' 

"'As  to  exact  force  of  reading  minutes  at  close  of  meetings,'  answered:  'That 
minutes  are  r(ad  at  close  of  meeting  merely  that  any  errors  may  be  corrected  while  the 
subjects  are  fresh  in  the  minds  of  those  present,  and  have  no  force  of  approval  or  con- 
firmation.' " 

Bro.  Walker  made  a  number  of  official  visits,  and  found  the  lodges  in 
a  flourishing  condition. 

The  lodges  in  New  Brunswick  have  a  peculiar  way  of  depriving  their 
absent  members  of  their  membership.  Having  left  the  country,  the 
lodge,  by  vote,  considers  them  withdrawn,  and  the  Grand  Master  and 
Board  of  General  Purposes  hold  that  such  brethren  can  only  regain  their 
membership  by  a  fresh  proposal  for  affiliation  and  a  favorable  ballot. 
This  may  be  a  convenient  way  of  getting  members  out  of  the  lodge,  but 
it  is  liable  to  the  objection  that  such  power  might  easily  be  abused  to 
the  prejudice  of  good  Masons. 

The  following  interesting  Report  of  a  Special  Committee  was 
adopted : — ■ 

"  The  committee  renew  their  request  of  last  year  that  the  application  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Peru  for  recognition  and  fellowship  stand  over.  There  are  now  twenty-six 
lodges  owing  allegiance  to  this  Grand  Lodge,  three  of  which  are  dormant.  Twenty 
of  these  lodges  are  in  Peru,  one  in  Ecuador,  and  five  in  Bolivia.    The  committee  are 


XXXVI  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

uncertain  as  to  whether  the  subordinate  lodges,  which  originally  formed  this  Grand 
Lodge,  were  regular  Craft  lodges  ;  or,  indeed,  whether  it  was  first  formed  by  war- 
ranted ledges  or  by  individual  Masons.     No  harm  can  result  from  further  delay. 

"  A  communication  has  been  laid  before  the  committee,  under  date  12th  September, 
1890,  announcing  that  V.  W.  Bro.  Gamaliel  Arenas  has  succeeded  the  late  Pedro  J. 
Ramirez,  for  S3ine  time  Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  Federal  District 
of  Mexico.  We  have  never  entered  into  fraternal  relations  with  the  Freemasons  of 
Mexico,  as  f  >x  •  long  time  some  of  the  bodies  appeared  to  be  semi-political  organiza- 
tions, and  they  appeared  to  have  a  system  of  government  unknown  to  the  Craft 
here.  Recently  there  has  been  a  movement,  partially  successful  at  least,  to  place 
the  Craft  lodges  under  a  system  of  government  of  their  own,  and  to  restore  the  in- 
dependence of  Ancient  Masonry,  which  was  too  long  subject  to  external  influences. 
In  this  work,  Bro.  Ramirez  took  an  active  and  intelligent  part,  and  the  committee  learn 
of  his  death  with  regret. 

"  There  are  documents  from  the  Grand  Orient  and  Supreme  Council  of  Egypt ;  in 
the  case  of  the  latter  asking  this  Grand  Lodge  to  enter  into  fraternal  communication 
with  it,  and  to  exchange  representatives.  The  names  are  submitted  of  Leonida 
Drasinos,  Domenico  Sciarrone,  and  Osman  Pascia  Orph  d,  any  one  of  whom  will  be  ac- 
ceptable as  our  representative  in  Egypt.  The  committee  respectfully  advise  Grand 
Lodge  not  to  enter  into  fraternal  relations  with  this  organization. "  The  Supreme 
Council  itself  does  not  appear  to  be  an  independent  Masonic  authority,  but  is  a  part 
of  a  Grand  Orient,  which  is  composed  of  a  Grand  Body,  having  control  over  Craft 
lodges,  and  of  other  bodies  having  control  of  different  Rites,  such  as  the  Sweden- 
borgian  Rite,  the  Rite  of  Memphis,  an  order  of  Masonic  Knighthood,  so  called,  and 
the  Ancient  and  Accepted  Scottish  Rite.  The  committee  recommend  that  the  Grand 
Secretary  be  directed  to  inform  the  Count  Frederick  G.  de  Nichechievick,  at  Alex- 
andria, that  at  the  present  time  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Brunswick  does  not  see  its 
way  clear  to  the  establishment  of  the  fraternal  relations  desired. 

"Application  for  recognition  of  a  Grand  Lodge  recently  organized  in  the  Island  of 
New  Zealand,  is  dated  from  Christ  Church,  N.Z.,  1st  May,  1890,  and  is  signed,  on  be- 
half of  the  Grand  Lodge,  by  William  Ronaldson,  Giand  Secretary.  It  sets  forth  that 
a  majority  of  the  lodges  of  Freemasons  in  the  colony,  holding  of  the  Grand  Lodges 
of  England,  Ireland  and  Scotland,  have  formed  themselves  into  an  independent 
Grand  Lodge,  and  that  Henry  Thomson,  Esq.,  has  been  installed  Grand  Master  ;  that 
the  movement  has  been  carried  out  from  no  feeling  of  antagonism  to  the  parent 
Grand  Lodges,  for  whom  is  felt  the  most  sincere  affection  and  gratitude,  but  solety 
from  a  conviction  arrived  at  after  much  earnest  and  thoughtful  deliberation  that  this 
course  of  action  was  conducive  to  the  good  of  the  Craft,  and  would  help  to  strengthen 
and  increase  its  usefulness  in  ths  colony;  that  Freemasonry  has  been  established 
nearly  fifty  years  in  New  Zealand  ;  and  that  while  the  Craft  is  grateful  for  the  foster- 
ing care  of  the  parent  Grand  Lodges,  it  is  now  sufficiently  strong  to  exercise  the 
right  of  self  government  with  credit  to  itself  and  honor  to  those  Grand  Lodges  from 
which  it  h  is  sprung. 

"The  papers  submitted  to  the  committee  give  the  proceedings  at  the  installation  of 
the  '.rand  Master,  at  Christ  Church,  on  30th  Aprii  last,  and  subsequent  proceedings  of 
Grand  Lodge,  all  of  which  are  quite  regular.  But  there  had  been  a  preliminary  con- 
vention at  Wellington,  in  September,  1S89,  at  which  the  resolution  was  come  to,  to 
form  a  Grand  Lodge.  The  convention  then  adjourned  until  April  30th,  on  which  date, 
as  already  stated,  Grand  Lodge  was  formally  organized.  In  the  absence  of  the  report 
of  this  convention,  your  committee  have  no  exact  information  immediately  available 
as  to  the  number  of  lodges  which  gave  in  their  adhesion  to  the  formation  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand.  The  circular  of  Very  Worshipful  Bro.  Ronaldson  says 
that  the  majority  of  the  lodges  in  the  island  have  united  in  the  formation.  The  com- 
mittee have  carefully  exam  ned  such  other  sources  of  information  as  were  at  their 
hand,  and  they  find  that  there  were  about  one  hundred  and  thirty-live  lodges  in  New 
Zealand,  under  nine  Provincial  Grand  Masters,  and  this  does  not  include  a  lodge  lately 
established  by  the  Grand  Orient  of  France  ;  they  find  it  stated  in  the  Australian  Ma- 
sonic journals  that  three-fifths  of  the  active-working  lodges  in  the  colony  united  in  the 
movement  and  are  adherents  of  the  new  Grand  Lodge  ;  they  find  that  the  proposal  to 
establish  a  Grand  Lodge  was  discussed  throughout  the  island  among  the  Craft  a  year 
and  a  half  before  any  movement  was  made  ;  and  that  in  different  localities,  Masonic 
Unions  were  formed  to  collect  and  disseminate  information  upon  the  subject ;  that  some 
time  before  the  last  step  was  finally  taken  the  Provincial  Grand  Masters  asked  for  de- 
lay, which  delay  was  acceded  to  ;  and  that  when  no  result  was  reached,  a  forward  move- 
ment was  again  made.  The  committee  are  of  opinion  that  New  Zealand  is  entitled  to 
have  its  own  Masonic  government  ;  that  the  fullest  publicity  was  given  to  the  proceed- 
ings prior  to  the  formation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  ;  that  a  majority  of  the  lodges  in  the 
colony  were  assenting  patties  to  the  formation  ;  that  the  Grand  Lodge  in  New  Zealand 
is  regularly  formed  and  duly  organized,  and  that  it  should  be  recognized  by  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  New  Brunswick,  and  fraternal  relations  with  it  established  as  soon  as  prac- 
ticable. 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  XXXV11 

Lodges,  32  ;  members,  1,880;  decrease,  5. 

Thomas  Walker  (St.  John),  G.M. 

Edwin  J.  Wetmore  (St.  John),  G.S. 

NEW    HAMPSHIRE. 

102nd  Communication,  Concord,  May  20th,  1891. 

Frank  D.  Woodbury,  G.M. 

He  appointed  Bro.  John  A.  Cowan  as  their  representative  near  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Canada. 

All  the  six  District  Deputies  made  full  reports,  showing  the  lodges 
generally  in  a  prosperous  condition. 

A  proposal  to  reduce  the  minimum  initiation  fee  to  $15  was  indefi- 
nitely postponed. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : — ■ 

''Resolved,  That  the  committee  on  Jurisprudence  be  requested  to  prepare  and  pre- 
sent to  this  Grand  Body  at  its  next  annual  communication  simple  tonus  for  trial  of 
members  of  lodges  for  non-payment  of  dues." 

"  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  revise  the  Constitution  of 
this  Grand  Lodge,  and  present  said  revision  at  the  next  annual  communication  of 
this  Grai  d  Lodge." 

Bro.  A.  S.  Wait  Reports  on  Correspondence.  In  his  review  of  our 
proceedings  for  1890,  he  still  insists  on  his  peculiar  idea  that  an  edict 
of  non-intercourse  does  not  prohibit  Masonic  intercourse  with  the  indi- 
vidual Masons  of  the  interdicted  jurisdiction.  That  is  not  our  view  of 
the  effect  of  such  an  edict. 

He  differs  from  the  majority  also  in  holding  that  non-affiliated  Masons 
are  entitled  to  Masonic  burial. 

Bro.  Wait  has  a  long  article  on  the  Ancient  Landmarks,  which  is  very 
interesting,  and  from  which  we  make  one  extract  :  — 

"That  no  one  is  authorized  to  say  for  the  fraternity  what  the  landmarks  of  Masonry 
are,  and  that,  as  abstract  propositions,  they  are  in  general  very  indefinite,  we  fully 
agree,  but  that  there  are  boundaries  clearly  visible,  which  mark  the  institution  and 
clearly  distinguish  it  from  all  other  institutions  of  the  world,  no  one  can  deny  and  be 
sensible  that  Fi-eemasonry  exists.  ♦  And  it  is  these  which  by  general  consent  have  gained 
in  Masonic  terminology  the  appropriate  name  of  landmarks. 

"  Brother  Pike  himself  formulates  no  less  than  seven  propositions,  which  he  lays 
d  wn  as  undoubted  landmarks.  For  the  convenience  of  the  reader,  numbering  these  as 
they  occur  in  the  criticism  upon  Brother  Mackey,  they  are  (9)  the  necessity  of  Masons 
to  congregate  in  lodges  ;  (10)  the  government  of  every  lodge  by  a  Master  and  Wardens ; 
(11)  that  the  work  of  the  lodges  should  be  done  in  private  ;  (19)  a  belief  in  Deity  ;  (20) 
the  belief  in  another  life  for  the  soul  of  man  ;  (22)  that  on  the  floor  of  a  lodge  all 
Masons  stand  on  one  common  level ;  (23)  that  the  secrets  of  Freemasonry  cannot  be 
divulged. 

"In  the  statement  of  these  several  propositions  as  landmarks,  we  agree  fully  with 
Brother  Pike.  We  think  there  are  also  other  princip'es  which,  although  in  many 
cases  difficult  to  reduce  to  a  precise  formula  to  which  the  whole  Craft  would  assent, 
yet,  whenever  a  case  arises  for  their  application,  are  perceived  and  acted  upon  as  mat- 
ters clear  to  the  Masonic  mind  as  landmarks  of  the  Craft.  It  is  true,  doubtless,  that  no 
man  is  authorized  to  lay  these  down,  ex  cathedra,  but  they  are  generally  apparent  as 
cases  arise  in  the  course  of  Masonic  work  or  business  transactions." 

Lodges,  7S  ;  members,  S,542  ;  increase,  209. 
Frank  D.  Woodbury  (Concord),  G.M. 
George  P.  Cleaves  (Concord),  G.S. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

105th  Communication,  January  27th,  1892. 

Thomas  W.  Tilden,  G.M. 

Several  pages  of  the  Address  of  the  Grand  Master  are  taken  up  with 
cases  of  invasion  of  jurisdiction.  The  "  Lemnv'  case,  with  New  York, 
was  satisfactorily  settled,  and  the  candidate  formally  healed.  In  another 
case,  with  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland,  we  find  an  evidence  of  cnlight- 


XXXV111  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

enment,  on  the  part  of  one,  at  least,  of  the  Grand  Lodges  of  the  "  Old 
Country/' that  the  Masons  of  the  "  New  Country "'  have  some  rights 
that  should  be  respected.  We  welcome  the  sign.  The  record  is  as 
follows  :  — 

"  In  the  case  of  Mercer  Young,  a  resident  of  Paterson,  N.J  ,  wh">  was  made  a  Mason 
by  St.  Patrick's  Lodge,  No.  602,  of  Derriaghy,  Ireland,  in  the  spring  of  1888,  I  received,  • 
on  May  1st,  by  the  hand  of  Worshipful  Brother  Abbett,  Grand  Representative  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland  near  this  Grand  Lodge,  a  request  from  St.  Patrick's  Lodge, 
No.  602,  that  Ivanhoe  Lodge,  No.  88,  waive  jurisdiction  over  the  said  Young,  and  that 
if  such  waiver  was  granted,  I  take  such  action  in  the  case  as  was  suggested  in  M.W. 
Brother  Mann's  letter  of  September  30th,  1889,  to  Worshipful  Brother  Abbett,  viz., 
'  that  upon  the  granting  of  waiver  of  jurisdiction,  that  the  said  Young  be  healed  of  his 
Masonic  disabilities,  making  his  status  that  of  an  unaffiliated  Mason.'  This  request  was 
indorsed  as  follows  : 

"By  direction  of  the  M.W.  Grand  Master,  the  Duke  of  Abercorn,  I  beg  to  recom- 
mend the  within  petition  to  the  favorable  consideration  of  the  Most  Worshipful,  the 
Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Jersev. 

(Signed)  "  ROBERT  W.  SHAKLETON, 

"Deputy  Grand  Master  Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland." 

"  In  accordance  with  this  request,  I  recommended  to  Ivanhoe  Lodge,  No.  88,  of 
Paterson,  that  it  grant  waiver  of  jurisdiction  over  Mr.  Mercer  Young,  provided  he  was 
fit  material,  which  they  cheerfully  did,  and  on  Friday  evening,  June  12th,  I  visited 
Ivanhoe  Lodge,  accompanied  by  M.W.  Past  Grand  Masters  Congdon  and  Moore,  Wor- 
shipful Brother  Abbett,  Grand  Representative  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland,  and  my 
associate  officers,  and  healed  the  said  Mercer  Young  of  his  Masonic  disabilities,  and  re- 
called the  interdict  laid  upon  him  by  my  predecessor. 

"  The  fact  that  the  Most  Worshipful  Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland  hRs  thus  recognized,  by 
its  Moit  Worshipful  Grand  Master,  our  jurisdiction  over  candidates  resident  within  our 
boundaries,  is  a  subject  for  fraternal  congratulation." 

Bro.  Tilden  thinks  that  there  is  not  sufficient  enthusiasm  among  the 
Craft  to  establish  a  Masonic  Home,  and  he  finds  a  general  preference  for 
the  establishment  of  a  Grand  Lodge  Charity  Fund. 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Victoria  was  recognized. 

Resolutions  were  adopted  asking  those  lodges  who  had  promised  con- 
tributions to  the  Home  Fund  if  they  were  willing  to  transfer  the  same 
to  the  Charity  Fund,  and  to  carry  out  the  wishes  of  all  the  donors  in 
that  matter.  This  looks  as  if  the  Home  project  had  come  to  a  ter- 
mination. 

In  the  Review  of  Canada  for  1891,  by  Bro.  Henry  Yehslage,  we  find 
the  following  paragraph  :— 

"  The  system  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  is  nowhere  so  effectively  employed 
as  by  our  Canadian  brethren.  A  large  part  of  the  volume  is  given  to  reports  by  these 
faithful  officers,  and  the  precise  condition  of  every  lodge  is  ascertained,  its  merits  duly 
noted,  its  defects  criticised.  All  but  two  of  the  348  lodges  were  personally  visited,  and 
there  a-  e  evident  tokens  that  the  Craft  are  prospering  m  their  work." 

Lodges,  161  ;  members,  14,320  ;  increase,  339. 
Thomas  Tilden  (Jersey  City),  G.M. 
T.  H.  R.  Redway  (Trenton),  G.S. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

14th  Communication,  Albuquerque,  November  16th,  1891. 

C.  H  Dane,  G.M. 

While  throughout  the  territory  many  business  enterprises  have  seemed 
to  stand  still,  the  Craft  has  never  been  more  prosperous.  The  Grand 
Master  thinks  that  the  financial  conditions  are  not  favorable  to  the  com- 
mencement of  a  temple,  if  it  is  to  be  a  good  one. 

The  Committee  on  the  Address  speak  very  boldly  on  the  subject  of 
saloon-keepers  as  Masons  : — 

"  The  remarks  of  the  Grand  Master  concerning  the  request  for  an  opinion  on  the 
admission  into  Cerrillos  Lodge  of  an  applicant  who  followed  the  business  of  saloon 
keeping,  are  in  accordance  with  our  Constitution  and  B3*-Laws.  as  they  now'  stand,  and 
while  not  desiring  or  assuming  to  lay  down  a  cour.-e  of  action,  still  your  committee  is 


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of  the  opinion  that  it  is  the  prevailing  sentiment  of  the  Craft  throughout  the  United 
States  of  America  that  the  occupation  of  keeping  a  saloon  is  a  bar  to  the  admission  of 
persons  holding  such  occupation,  to  the  mysteries  of  Freemasonry." 

The  Annual  Communications  are  in  future  to  be  held  on  the  first  Mon- 
day of  October  in  each  year. 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  revise  the  work.  They  are  to  hold 
office  for  three  years,  and  report  progress  at  each  Annual  Communication. 

Bro.  Max  Frost  Reports  on  Correspondence.  He  lias  a  good  notice 
of  Canada  for  1891  If  Bro.  Frost  will  look  at  the  Report  of  the  Com- 
mittee on  Credentials,  on  page  217  of  our  proceedings  for  1891,  he  will 
see  that  out  of  348  lodges  on  the  roll,  30-4  were  represented  at  that 
Communication. 

Richard  English  (San  Marcial),  G.M. 

Alpheus  A.  Keen  (Albuquerque),  G.S. 

NEW  SOUTH  WALES. 

We  have  the  proceedings  of  "The  United  Grand  Lodge  of  New 
South  Wales,"  from  June,  1890,  to  June,  1891.  All  the  meetings  were 
held  at  Sydney. 

A  Special  Communication  was  held  July  15th,  1890,  ai  which  the 
following  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted  : — 

"  That  this  Grand  Lodge  has  received  with  extreme  regret  the  announcement  of  the 
death  of  Most  Worshipful  Brother  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  Pro  Grand  Master  of  England, 
and  that  same  be  recorded  on  the  Sacred  Scroll  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

"That  this  Grand  Lodge  desires  to  convey  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England  its  deep 
sympathy  for  the  loss  which  it  has  sustained  by  the  lamented  death  of  its  Pro  Grand 
Master,  and  that  the  sime  be  communicated  by  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master 
to  the  Most  Worshipful  the  Grand  Master  of  the  United  Grand  Lodge  of  England. 

"  That  the  United  Grand  Lodge  of  New  South  Wales  recognizes  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
New  Zealand  as  legaUy  constituted,  and  the  supreme  and  sovereign  Masonic  authority 
in  that  territory,  and  invites  it  to  the  usual  interchange  of  representatives. 

"  That  this  Grand  Lodge  hears  with  great  satisfaction  that  the  whole  of  the  lodges 
working  in  the  colony  of  Tasmania  have  established  a  sovereign  and  independent 
Grand  Lodge  for  that  Masonic  territory,  and  wishes  it  God-speed  in  its  mission  of  local 
self -governmen  t. 

2nd.  "That  this  Grand  Lodge  gladly  extends  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania 
its  recognition,  and  fraternally  asks  for  an  interchange  of  representatives  near  each 
Grand  Lodge." 

At  the  Quarterly  Communication,  on  September  10th,  1890,  the  Com- 
mittee of  the  Carrington  Cottage  Masonic  Hospital  handed  over  their 
trust  to  the  Grand  Lodge.  This  Committee  had  been  elected  by  the 
late  District  Grand  Lodge,  under  the  English  Constitution,  to  erect  this 
Cottage  Hospital  in  connection  with  the  Carrington  Convalescent  Hos- 
pital at  Camden.  The  total  cost  was  §7,500,  and  it  was  opened  by  the 
Grand  Master,  Lord  Carrington,  on  August  20th,  1890. 

Four  new  lodges  received  Charters  direct  from  the  Grand  Lodge. 

It  was  decided  that  a  candidate  "  minus  a  limb,"  was  not  eligible. 

A  Master  was  found  guilty  of  a  "  grave  error  of  judgment  "  in  refus- 
ing to  allow  a  F,  C.  to  vote  in  his  lodge,  and  he  was  cautioned  not  to  do 
so  in  future. 

The  Grand  Inspector  of  Workings  reported  as  follows  : — 

"In  making  this,  my  first  report,  I  am  pleased  to  be  able  to  state  that  great  care 
and  attention  is  being  bestowed  by  the  W.M.'s  of  lodges  to  carry  out  the  Ritual,  and 
it  has  afforded  me  very  great  pleasure  to  witness  the  impressive  manner  in  which 
some  of  the  Degrees  have  been  conferred  ;  but  owing  to  the  number  of  installations 
that  have  taken  place  during  the  quarter,  my  visits  have  been  limited,  but  hope  in  my 
next  to  be  able  to  deal  more  fully  with  the  matter." 

The  Colony  was  divided  into  thirteen  districts,  and  a  District  Grand 
Inspector  of  Workings  was  appointed  for  each  district. 

A  Special  Communication  was  held  Oct.  15th,  1890,  at  which  a  farewell 
address  was  presented  to  the  Grand  Master,  Lord  Carrington,  Governor 
of  the  colony,  on  the  eve  of  his  departure  for  England. 


xl  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

At  the  Quarterly  Communication,  on  December  10th,  1890,  the  resig- 
nation of  the  Grand  Master  was  acceptad. 

In  his  Second  Report,  the  Grand  Inspector  of  Workings  is  able  to 
testify  to  the  efficient  manner  in  which  the  majority  of  the  lodges  are 
being*  worked,  but  he  would  like  to  see  more  attention  bestowed  on  the 
musical  portion  of  the  ceremony,  "  assisting,  as  it  does,  so  materially  to 
add  to  the  solemnity  of  the  degrees.'" 

Quarterly  Communication,  March  11th,  1891. 

It  was  decided  that  an  occupant  of  the  chair  of  Master  for  ten  months 
could  not  take  rank  as  a  Past  Master. 

Quarterly  Communication,  June  10th,  1891. 

The  Board  of  General  Purposes  made  their  yearly  report  as  follows  : — 

"  The  present  communication  marks  the  close  of  the  third  Masonic  year  under  the 
Union;  and  it  will  perhaps  be  useful  to  cursorily  glance  at  the  principal  work  of  this 
Board  during  this  period,  before  proceeding  with  the  usual  details  for  the  current 
quarter. 

"Looking  back,  then,  upon  past  events,  it  is  a  matter  for  sincere  congratulation 
that  the  progress  of  the  Craft  has  been  so  thorough  and  so  free  from  unpleasantness — 
although,  necessarily,  one  or  two  cases  have  had  to  be  decisively  dealt  with,  much  to 
the  regret  of  this  Board,  and  alsD  doubtless  that  of  Grand  Lodge.  I  refer  to  the  erasure 
of  two  lodges  from  the  records— a  result  only  arrived  at  after  most  patient  consideration  ; 
and  it  is  to  be  hoped  that  the  examples  made  will  be  a  warning  to  all  lodges  through- 
out this  jurisdiction,  where  want  of  harmony  may  at  present  or  hereafter  exist  ;  and 
thitthe  coming  year  may  not  be  marked  by  any  similar  episodes. 

"  Our  lodges  now  muster  184,  and  the  alteration  in  numbers  from  last  year  is  caused 
by  the  erasure  of  two,  the  amalgamation  of  six,  and  the  creation  of  six  new  lodges; 
w'hilst  of  the  above  total,  three  lodges  are  in  suspense,  owing  to  recent  bad  commercial 
times,  and  the  consequent  want  of  means  on  the  part  of  members  to  find  adequate  re- 
sources to  carry  en.  Of  the  new  warrants  applied  for,  two  have  been  refused  upon 
various  grounds  as  not  being  necessary  in  the  localities  for  which  they  were  demanded  ; 
and  it  should  be  borne  in  mind  by  all  future  applicants  that  unless  proper  Masonic  ac- 
commodation is  forthcoming  at  the  time  of  making  the  application,  the  Board  are  not 
prepared  to  recommend  the  prayer  of  the  petitions.  It  is  gratifying  also  to  report  that 
through  the  drastic  measures  taken  by  the  Board,  all  arrears  of  Grand  Lodge  dues  ow- 
ing by  lodges  have  been  paid  up,  with  one  exception  only — and  that  was  in  a  measure 
satisfactorily  explained.  The  several  case9  for  adjudication  have  been  as  hitherto 
dealt  with  by  very  full  Boards,  seeing  the  average  attendance  of  22  members  out  of  23 
has  been  11  out  of  a  possible  13.  Six  members  have  attended  every  meeting — four  only 
being  under  "ten."  Of  the  cases  submitted,  a  few  have  been  of  an  interesting  type, 
but  on  the  other  hand  several  might  have  been  dispensed  with— as  also  questions  sub- 
mitted for  the  ruling  of  the  Board — were  rather  more  attention  paid  to  the  careful 
study  of  the  "Constitution  "  by  the  presiding  officers  of  lodges,  and  the  brethren  con- 
stituting them.  However,  in  this  respect,  greater  improvement  is  now  manifest ;  and 
it  is  to  be  hoped  it  will  continue  to  grow,  inasmuch  as  it  will  serve  to  relieve  the'Board 
of  a  portion  at  least  of  its  labors. 

"  Uf  the  Board  itself,  I  cannot  but  speak  in  terms  of  the  highest  praise.  The  attend- 
ance has  not  only  been  numerous,  but  also  punctual ;  and  at  no  time  has  any  undue 
haste  in  consequence  of  protracted  sittings  interfered  with  their  patient  consideration 
and  matured  judgment.  In  finally  retiring  from  office  after  a  period  of  three  years,  I 
take  this  opportunity  of  thanking  all  who  have  sit  under  me  during  that  time  for  the 
uniform  courtesy  and  consideration,  and  the  marked  respect  they  have  at  all  times  paid 
to  the  ruling  of  the  chair.  The  Grand  Secretaries  have  as  usual  afforded  the  various 
Boards  and  sub-committees  most  efficient  aid  alike  by  their  punctual  attendance  as  by 
their  thorough  knowledge  of  the  work  with  which  they  have  to  cope.  Their  depart- 
ment is  a  credit  to  the  Craft,  and  cannot  (I  venture  to  assert)  be  surpassed  by  that  of 
any  kindred  institution  in  the  world.  It  is  a  matter  for  regrtt  that  the  health  of  the 
Grand  Secretary  has  for  the  past  few  months  been  of  concern  t )  his  friends  ;  but  it  is  to 
be  hoped  that  after  the  brief  holiday  he  has  had,  he  may  soon  be  restored  to  his 
original  vigor. 

"  The  institution  of  Di3trict  Grand  Inspectors  has  proved  a  great  success,  as  the  re. 
ports  of  the  Grand  Inspector  of  Workings  point  out.  Their  visitations  will  materially 
tend  to  improve  lodges — not  only  as  regards  unanimity  of  working,  but  also  impart 
more  activity  and  a  better  tone  to  the  members.  In  respect  to  country  lodges  this  will 
be  more  specially  marked,  they  being  by  this  means  brought  more  in  touch  with  their 
metropolitan  brethren  and  the  Grand  Lodge. 

•'  Durine  the  year  we  have  further  received  hearty  and  fraternal  recognition  from  15 
Grand  Bodies,  whose  representatives  now  sit  in  this  Grand  Lodge  ;  most  prominent 
amongst  them  being  these  of  Ireland,  New  York,  and  Grand  Orient  of  Belgium— bringing 


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the  total  rumber  of  foreign  representatives  up  to  46  to  present  date.  A  further  cause  for 
hearty  congratulation  exists  in  the  formation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania— and 
more  recently  that  of  New  Zealand — to  both  of  whom  our  warm  recognition  was  in- 
stantly accorded.  A  question  of  supremacy  has  arisen  between  ourselves  and  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  South  Australia — not  in  an.y  spirit  of  hostility  and  bitterness,  but  both  holding 
their  own  views  to  be  corerct. 

•'  Everything  taken  into  consideration,  therefore,  we  have  much  cause  for  congratu- 
lation—Masonically  speaking,  as  well  as  financially  ;  and  may  each  succeeding  year  as 
it  rolls  on  add  increasing  laurels  to  our  noble  Order,  and  abound  in  brotherly  love  and 
the  practice  of  every  social  and  moral  virtue." 

His  Excellency,  the  Earl  of  Jersey,  the  new  Governor  of  the  colony, 
was  elected  Grand  Master,  and  he  was  installed  with  great  ceremony  at  a 
Special  Communication,  held  on  the  following  day. 

Lodges,  184  ;  membership  not  stated. 

Arthur  H.  Bray  (Sydney),  G.S. 

NEW  YORK. 

110th  Communication,  New  York,  June  2nd,  1891. 

John  W.  Vrooman,  G.M, 

Among  the  deaths  reported  is  that  of  Bro.  Charles  Roome,  P. G.M. 
His  career  was  in  many  respects  an  exceptional  one.  He  was  not  ini- 
tiated into  Masonry  until  he  was  fifty-three  years  old,  yet  his  ability 
and  energy  enabled  him  to  attain  to  the  Grand  Master's  chair  in  thir- 
teen years  thereafter,  and  seven  years  later  he  was  Grand  Master  of  the 
Templars  of  th%  United  States. 

Among  the  representatives  appointed,  we  notice  the  name  of  M.  \V. 
Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson,  for  Canada. 

On  the  condition  of  the  Craft,  Grand  Master  Vrooman  says : — 

"  Seven  hundred  and  twenty-one  lodges,  with  a  membership  of  more  than  seventy- 
seven  thousand,  extend  fraternal  greetings  to  the  Masonic  world  and  proclaim  with 
unbounded  satisfaction  that  ha'iuony  and  happiness,  peace  and  prosperity  continue 
throughout  the  length  and  breadth  of  this  great  jurisdiction. 

"  Again  we  assemble  with  each  annual  return  complete  and  on  file  with  the  Grand 
Secretary.  Again  do  we  announce  that  no  Charter  has  been  suspended  or  surrendered  ; 
that  our  magnificent  property  continues  free  from  any  encumbrance  ;  that  our  assets 
have  largely  increased,  and,  best  of  all,  that  our  devotion  to  the  principles  underlying 
Freemasonry  has  not  faltered,  but  moved  steadily  forward. 

"  It  is  not  my  purpose  to  enter  upon  any  discussion  of  this  subject.  The  earnest, 
unselfish  labor  of  the  Craft  speaks  for  itself. 

"  We  are  beginning  a  new  era  in  our  existence,  and  certain  am  I  that  the  condition 
of  the  Craft  will  improve  in  the  future  as  in  the  past  ;  that  the  labors  of  the  Craft  in 
the  interest  of  peace  and  unity,  in  the  interest  of  brotherly  love  and  care  for  the 
unfortunate,  will  continue  so  long  as  there  shall  be  need  for  sympathy  and  charity." 

Two  new  lodges  were  formed.  The  policy  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in  re- 
cent years  has  been  to  discourage  the  formation  of  new  lodges,  and  Bro. 
Vrooman  believes  that  the  permanent  prosperity  of  the  fraternity  de- 
mands that  all  growth  should  for  the  present  be  infused  into  the  lodges 
that  are  now  in  existence. 

On  public  installations,  the  Grand  Master  says  : — 

"  Many  inquiries  have  been  made  regarding  the  propriety  and  regularity  of  so-called 
Public  Installations,  but  I  have  expressed  no  opinion  uj  on  this  point.  In  the  absence 
of  Masonic  law  or  precedent  in  this  jurisdiction,  I  have  merely  offered  a  few  general 
suggestinns. 

"  I  hold  the  sublime  principles  and  moral  teachings  of  Freemasonry  to  be  of  greater 
profit  and  importance  to  the  Craft,  than  any  endeavor  to  surround  our  printed  Ritual 
with  a  needless  air  of  mystery,  as  this  does  not  in  any  wise  tend  to  preserve  our  cherished 
secrets. 

"  I  hold  the  open  secrets  of  our  Ritual  are  but  the  approaches  to  our  beloved  Institu- 
tion, drawbridges  to  our  nob'e  Masonic  castle. 

"  I  hold  that  the  principles  and  not  the  secrets  have  perpetuated  our  grand  o'd  castle, 
which  should  always  be  properly  guarded,  but  never  entirely  secluded. 

"  I  am  unalterably  opposed  to  making  our  Institution  solely  one  of  mystery. 

"Brethren,  do  not  encourage  a  Craftsman  to  be  conspicuous  by  his  mysteries;  do 
not  encourage  a  Craftsman  to  be  conspicuous  by  his  emblems  ;  but  always  encourage 


xlii  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

a  Craftsman  to  be  conspicuous  by  his  devotion  to  the  sublime  principles  Of  F.  eemisonry. 
Welcome  the  cultivation  and  practice  of  all  the  good  and  b  autiful  in  our  Ritual,  but 
avoid  undue  display  before  the  world  that  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  are  in  possession 
of  some  great  and  unknown  secrets  of  untold  magnitude  and  importance. 

"While  the  question  of  Public  Installation  may  be  open  to  criticism,  I  have  confidence 
in  the  good  judgment  and  sound  dissretion  of  each  lodge,  and  therefore  suggest  that 
this  matter  be  left,  to  the  wisdom  of  the  lodge  for  decision,  subject  alwaysto  proper 
restrictions,  among  these  the  following  : 

"  First.  The  ceremonies  should  be  performed  in  the  lodge-room,  never  outside 
of  it. 

"  Second.  It  should  be  public  in  the  sense  only  that  persons  not  members  of  the 
Fraternity  should  be  present  upon  the  express  invitation  of  the  lodge,  or  a  member 
thereof  ;  "and  these  invitations  should  be  restricted  to  the  families  and  immediate  friends 
of  the  members. 

"  Third.  Any  exercises,  either  before  or  after  the  installation  ceremonies,  should  be 
in  keeping  with  the  dignity  of  the  occasion. 

"  It  is  my  belief  that  an  occasional  installation  of  the  character  mentioned  will  bring 
the  families  and  friends  of  the  brethren  iuto  closer  relations,  and  avoid  something  of 
the  needless  air  of  mystery  which  occasionaiy  pervades  our  Institution.  We  detract 
nothing  from  its  dignity,  we  violate  no  Ancient  Landmark,  and  we  dispel  an  occasional 
prejudice  by  thus  inviting  those  who  are  near  and  dear  to  us  to  witness  the  ceremonial, 
entirely  exoteric  in  character. 

"  In  concluding  this  subject,  I  would  urge  upon  each  lodge  never  to  engage  in  a  Pub- 
lic Installation ,  if  any  of  the  brethren  should  deem  it  advisable  not  to  perform  this 
ceremony  in  the  manner  ind'cated." 

Mount  Nebon  Lodge  has  381  members,  and  their  dues  are  S6  per  year, 

and  every  member  has  paid  up  in  full.  This  lodge  presented  an  equally 
satisfactory  and  exceptional  report  last  year.  Palmyra  Lodge  has  an 
established  custom  of  presenting  to  each  candidate,  upon  his  receiving  the 
Sublime  Degree,  a  copy  of  the  Holy  Bible.  These  two  lodges,  and  Day 
Star  Lodge,  the  youngest  lodge  in  the  jurisdiction,  have  each  generously 
offered  to  furnish,  at  their  own  expense,  one  of  the  rooms  in  the  new 
Asylum. 

The  corner-stone  of  the  new  Asylum  at  Utica  was  laid  May  21st,  1891, 
with  imposing  ceremonies. 

There  are  thirty  Districts  in  the  State,  and  the  Grand  Lecturer,  Bro. 
George  H.  Raymond,  held  a  Convention  in  each  District  under  his  per- 
sonal supervision.     In  his  Report,  he  says  : — 

"  The  representatives  of  the  various  lodges  at  these  conventions  have  manifested  an 
earnest  desire  to  perfect  themselves  in  the  standard  work,  and  the  brethiea  generally 
have  made  every  effort  to  render  my  sojourn  among  them  as  pleasant  as  possib'e,  and 
I  take  this  opportunity  of  returning  my  thanks  for  the  many  kind  offices  I  have  received 
at  their  hands,  and  for  the  paiience  and  perseverance  displayed  in  so  diligently  en- 
deavoring to  make  the  work  of  their  respective  lodges  conform  to  the  standard  work 
of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

"  While  bearing  cheerful  testimony  to  the  desire  of  the  lodges  to  acquire  the  correct 
standard  work,  if  affords  me  equal  if  not  greater  pleasure  to  say,  that  there  seems  to  be 
just  as  earnest  a  desire  on  the  part  of  the  Craft  not  to  lose  sight  of  those  fundamental 
principles  of  our  Institution  without  which  Masonry  would  be  of  but  little  benefit  to 
mankind.  The  charities  of  the  Craft  are  dispensed  with  no  niggardly  hand,  and  bro- 
therly love,  relief  and  truth  march  side  by  side  where rer  the  Craft  has  an  abiding 
place. 

"The  voluntary  visits  of  yourself  to  the  several  conventions  for  the  second  time, 
have  been  productive  of  magnificent  results,  and  your  wholesome  and  timely  advice  to 
the  representatives  at  each  convention  is  endorsed  by  all  who  were  fortuoate  enough  to 
be  present. 

"The  sacrifice  on  your  part  in  making  these  visitations  has  been  great,  but  could  you 
have  heard  the  expressions  of  the  brethren  relative  thereto,  you  would  consider  your- 
self amply  repaid." 

After  twenty-five  years'  faithful  service  as  Grand  Lecturer,  Bro.  Ray- 
mond was  voted  a  testimonial,  consisting  of  a  purse  of  8500. 

In  nine  years,  1,771  volumes  have  been  added  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
Library.  The  Reading-room  is  open  daily  (except  Sundays  and  holi- 
days), from  3.30  to  5.30  p.m.,  and  from  7  to  10.30  p.m. 

The  Report  of  the  Historian,  Bro.   Charles  T.  McClenachan  is  very 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  xllll 

interesting,  and  it  is  sufficiently  important  to  justify  its  reproduction 
in  full  :— 

"  The  Historian  of  the  Grand  Lodge  submits  the  following  report  of  the  progress  of 
his  work : 

"  In  adhering  to  the  course  originally  la'd  down  as  a  guidance  for  the  '  History  of 
Freemasonry  in  New  York,'  the  second  division  relates  to  the  Grand  Lodge  from  the 
time  of  granting  the  Provincial  Warrant  in  1781,  to  the  present  day,  free  from  the 
historical  account  of  individual  lodges  so  far  as  practicable.  This  forms  Volume  II., 
and  is  in  continuation  of  the  early  history  of  the  fraternity  in  New  York  prior  to 
1781,  which  formed  Volume  I.,  and  which  is  complete  in  the  hands  of  the  Grand 
Secretary. 

"The  rcanuseript  of  Vol.  II.  has  been  deposited  with  the  printer,  and  will  doubtless 
be  ready  for  delivery  at  an  early  season.  This  will  be  followed  in  conclusion  of  the  second 
division  of  the  work  by  Vol.  III. 

'•  There  has  been  some  delay  occasioned  by  an  advantageous  change  that  was  made 
in  the  preparation  of  the  work,  by  making  it  chronological  and  topical  in  preference  to 
adopting  a  general  and  narrated  account.  Th;s  caused  considerable  extra  copying  and 
re-writing  of  much  of  the  manuscript.  By  this  change  there  will  be  furnished  a  sequence 
of  all  important  events  and  subjects  contained  in  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge, 
divested  of  all  superfluous  or  immaterial  matter  which,  if- required,  can  be  referred  to 
in  the  original  minutes  preserved  in  tbe  office  of  the  Grand  Secretary.  Thus  the 
innumerable  subjects  that  have  been  discussed  and  considered  in  Grand  Lodge  are 
taken  up  in  a  topical  and  chronological  manner  and  continued  until  the  sequence 
may  be  broken,  and  the  subject  renewed  in  its  proper  place  without  too  great  dis- 
connection. 

"  Every  person  who  will  become  possessed  of  the  several  volumes  of  this  work  will 
virtually  have  at  hand  the  records  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  with  a  copious  index  by  which 
to  refer  to  every  subject  therein  contained. 

"  It  is  now  evident  that  much  of  the  usefulness  of  Volume  I.  is  impaired  for  want  of  a 
proper  index,  which,  when  the  work  was  published,  it  was  presumed  would  not  be 
necessary  in  consequence  of  the  insertion  of  a  '  table  of  contents '  and  the  numerical 
arrangement  of  the  matter.  A  full  index  is  recommended  when  publishing  a  second 
edition. 

"The  labor  entailed  in  the  examination  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge  for 
one  hundred  and  ten  years,  and  the  transcription  of  much  of  said  matter,  together  with 
the  searching  and  preparation  of  essential  material  incident  to  the  historical  account  of 
Freemasonry  in  New  York,  must  necessarily  be  slow  on  the  part  of  one  who  has  his 
daily  avocations  to  perform  ;  but  the  difficulties  to  be  contended  with  have  been 
materially  overcome,  and  the  remaining  portion  of  the  labor  may  be  more  rapidly  con- 
ducted to  a  final  conclusion. 

"  The  history  of  the  individual  lodges,  chronologically  arranged,  will  form  the  third 
and  last  division  of  the  entire  work." 

In  the  Report  of  the  Committee  on  "Work  and  Lectures,"  we  find 
the  following  learned  disquisition,  and  the  accompanying  resolution  was 
adopted : — 

"  Your  Committee  have  given  some  study  to  the  history  of  the  Valley  of  Jehoshaphat 
and  of  the  Valley  of  Hinnom,  and  of  the  application  of  the  name  to  each.  We  believe 
that  prior  to  the' fourth  century  the  name  Valley  of  Jehoshaphat  was  unknown.  It  has 
since  been  given  as  a  name  to  that  valley  which  separates  the  Hill  of  Moriah,  on  which 
the  Temple  of  Solomon  was  built  from  the  Mount  of  Olives,  so  well  known  to  all  Bible 
students.  The  same  valley  has  as  well  been  called  the  Valley  of  the  Kedron.  This  val- 
ley has  ne\  er  been  an  unclean  or  unholy  place.  It  has  become  the  sacred  place  of  lov- 
ing inteimcnt  of  Jew  and  Mohammedan,  and  alsi  has  the  resfect  of  the  Christ  an  who, 
dying  in  that  land,  finds  his  grave  first  on  Mount  Zion,  or,  if  not  there,  his  desire  is  for 
the  Valley  of  the  Kedron  or  Jehoshaphat.  On  the  other  hand,  the  Valley  of  Hinnom. 
or  the  sons  of  Hinnom,  has  ever  been  a  place  of  reproach.  It  lies  to  the  south  of  both 
Moriah  and  Zion,  and  unit*  s  the  Valley  of  Gihon  and  the  Valley  of  the  Kedron  or 
Jehoshaphat,  and  is  the  lowest  ground  about  the  city.  It  separates  the  city  of  Jeru- 
salem from  the  Hill  of  Evil  Counsel.  It  was  the  scene  in  ancient  times  of  horrid  rites. 
Here  were  the  undying  fires  of  'fophet.  It  was  cursed  and  sown  with  human  bones.  It 
was  the  place  in  which  the  inhuman  sacrifices  of  children  to  Moloch  were  made.  It 
was  the  place  where  the  dead  bodies  of  criminals  and  of  dead  animals  were  cast  to  be 
destroyed  by  that  undying  fire.  It  was  the  place  which  came  to  be  call  Gehenna.  \  ul- 
tures  infested  it,  gathering  where  were  the  carcasses  of  the  dead.  It  was  a  place  of  evil 
and  reproach,  and  ever  will  be. 

■  "  We  recommend  the  following  : 

"  Resolved,  That  the  word  '  Hinnom  '  be  substituted  for  '  Jehosh-'phat'  in  the  place 
where  used." 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Victoria  was  accorded  recognition.    Recognition 


xliv  GRAND    LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

was  refused  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  Zealand,  the  Grand  Orient  of 
Italy,  and  the  Independent  Spanish  Grand  Lodge. 

For  the  first  time  since  its  organization,  in  1873,  the  Commission  of 
Appeals  has  the  pleasure  of  reporting  that  there  has  been  no  business  be- 
fore it.  Not  a  single  appeal  to  the  Grand  Lodge  has  been  taken  during 
the  past  year.  For  so  large  and  numerous  a  jurisdiction,  this  is  cer- 
tainly a  most  gratifying  evidence  of  the  prevailing  harmony. 

Bro.  Jesse  B.  Aiithony  Reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada,  for 
1890,  receives  due  notice. 

Lodges,  721  ;  members,  77,923  ;  increase,  2,148. 

William  Sherer  (Brooklyn),  G.M. 

E.  M.  H.  Elders  (New  York),  G.S. 

NORTH  CAROLINA. 

105th  Communication,  Raleigh,  January  12th,  1892. 

Hezekiah  A.  Gudger,  G.M. 

They  have  213  children  in  the  Oxford  Orphan  Asylum,  and  they  are 
very  proud  of  this  practical  illustration  of  the  charity  we  profess.  Non- 
affiliation  is  growing  more  unpopular  in  North  Carolina.  The  legisla- 
tion of  the  Grand  Lodge  on  this  subject  seems  to  have  been  effective  in 
diminishing  the  tendency  in  this  direction,  and  producing  a  reaction  to- 
wards affiliation.  Twelve  new  lodges  were  formed,  and  six  old  ones 
revived. 

The  Masonic  Congress  at  Chicago,  in  August,  1893,  was  approved  of, 
and  delegates  appointed  to  attend,  with  the  express  understanding  that 
they  are  not  to  favor  a  General  Grand  Lodge.  We  wonder  why  so  many 
brethren  appear  to  be  afraid  of  this  bugbear,  when,  so  far  as  we  have 
seen,  not  a  single  brother  has  advocated  any  such  scheme. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : — 

"  Whereas,  The  King's  Daughters  of  North  Carolina,  in  their  annual  convention, 
held  in  the  city  of  Raleigh,  in  the  spring  of  1891,  generously  donated  four  hundred  and 
twenty  dollars  to  the  Oxford  Orphan  Asylum  for  the  purpose  of  providing  bath-tubs 
for  the  children  ;  therefore, 

"  Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  tenders  its  sincere  thanks  to  them  for  their  kind- 
ness, and  will  pray  that  the  blessings  of  our  Supreme  Grand  Master  may  rest  upon  them 
in  their  work  and  labor  of  love." 

"  No  lodge  in  this  Grand  Jurisdiction  shall  recognize  or  hold  communication  with 
the  Cerneau  body  or  its  members,  and  shall  discountenance  the  establishment  of  any  of 
its  branches  in  this  jurisdiction." 

Bro.  Julius  C.  Martin  Reports  on  Correspondence. 
Lodges,  265  ;  members,  9,045  ;  increase,  775. 
H.  A.  Gudger  (Asheville),  G.M. 
Donald  W.  Bain  (Raleigh)  G.S. 

NORTH  DAKOTA. 

2nd  Communication,  Fargo,  June  16th,  1891. 
Frank  J.  Thompson,  G.M. 

A  new  lodge  was  formed  at  Langdon.  On  the  examination  of  visitors, 
the  Grand  Master  says  : — 

"  In  order  for  a  stranger  brother  to  gain  admission  into  a  lodge,  he  must  satisfy  the 
brethren  that  he  is  a  Mason  in  good  standing.  A  receipt  for  dues  and  a  satisfactory  ex- 
amination on  the  lectures  are  only  prima  facie  evidence  that  he  is  such,  the  very  best 
Masons  are  not  always  the  best  posted.  Personal  acquaintance  with  and  reputation  of 
the  applicant  are  as  concomitant  to  an  avouchment  as  a  knowledge  of  the  lectures. 
The  biggest  Masonic  frauds  in  the  world  are  always  armed  with  credentials,  and  are 
bright  in  the  ritual.  Masonry  is  no  iron  bedstead  into  which  all  men  must  fit,  or  be 
lopped  off  or  stretched  out,  as  the  case  may  be,  that  they  may  just  fit  it.  While  caution 
must  always  be  observed,  circumstances  must  net  be  ignored.  The  laws  of  the  Medes 
and  Persians  stagnated  the  nations  which  they  governed,  and  the  inflexible  rule  of  the 
Egyptian  priests  as  to  perspective,  dwarfed  artutlc  thought,  and  left  to  the  world  a 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  xlv 

legacy  of  uncouth  hieroglyphics  that  rival  only  the  embryonic  attempts  of  the  school 
boy.  God  gave  man  discretion  in  a  more  or  less  degree.  Circumstances  is  a  condition 
which  men  must  recognize  :  so  in  the  matter  of  satisfying-  yourself  as  to  the  worthiness 
of  a  stranger  brother  to  visit  the  lodge,  use  discretion,  consider  the  circumstances  and 
be  cautious.  In  such  matters  I  can  only  state  generalities.  Those  on  the  ground  must 
deal  with  particulars." 

M.  W.  Bro.  William  G.  Bell,  the  Grand  Master  of  Manitoba,  was 
warmly  welcomed  as  an  honored  visitor. 

In  the  Report  on  Correspondence  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  we  find 
a  good  notice  of  our  proceedings  of  1890,  in  which  Bro.  Walkem's  ad- 
dress receives  flattering  mention.  In  his  review  of  Pennsylvania,  Bro. 
Wilder  says : — 

"  Brother  Vaux  is  from  principle,  or  because  his  Grand  Lodge  so  holds— and  as  far  as 
his  review  goes  it  matters  not— a  believer  in  the  parfect  youth.  We  are  not;  and  so 
far  as  that  goes,  we  never  remember  of  seeing  one,  consequently  we  are  not.  He  thinks 
our  one-eyed  man  is  not  near  enough  perfect  to  become  a  Mason.  We  believe  that 
when  we  find  a  perfect  youth,  that  he  is  altogether  too  gcod  for  this  world,  and  that 
the  '  Good  Father  '  takes  him  home.  His  similarity  bstween  a  perfect  man  and  a  per- 
fect law  is  far-fetched,  aud  not  a  comparison  at  all.  God's  law  is  eternal ;  man  is  not 
eternal  in  hi i  present  abode.  God  made  it  so,  and  He  made  '  the  law  '  that '  the  moment 
we  begin  to  li\e,  that  moment  also  we  begin  to  die.'  Hence  it  is  that  man  is  not  per- 
fect. Following  this  reasoning,  who  is  to  be  tha  judge  of  his  perfection  when  he  be- 
comes of  that  necessary  age  to  join  in  the  ranks  of  our  noble  fraternity?" 

Lodges,  34 ;  members,  1,594  ;  increase,  104. 
John  F.  Selby  (Hillsboro'),  G.M. 
Thomas  J.  Wilder  (Casselton),  G.S. 

NOVA  SCOTIA. 

26th  Communication,  Yarmouth,  June  10th,  1891. 

Charles  J.  Macdonald,  G.M. 

His  official  acts  were  few.  Not  a  cloud,  ever  so  small,  has  arisen  to 
mar  the  harmony  which  should  always  exist  among  Masons.  He  author- 
ized the  formation  of  a  new  lodge  at  Louisburg,  in  the  county  of  Cape 
Breton.  He  refused  permission  to  a  lodge  to  hold  a  pic-nic  and  walk  in 
procession,  where  they  proposed  to  ask  other  societies  to  join  with  them. 
More  work  has  been  done  than  for  years  past. 

After  an  interesting  discussion,  the  following  motion  was  adopted  by 
a  large  majority  : — 

"  That  the  second  paragraph  of  Section  5,  Chapter  1,  be  amended  by  striking  out  all 
that  part  which  provides  for  the  payment  by  Grand  Lodge  of  the  expenses  of  one 
representative  of  each  Subordinate  Lodge  attending  Grand  Lodge  Communications." 

The  new  Grand  Lodges  of  Tasmania,  New  Zealand,  and  South  Aus- 
tralia were  recognized. 

Bro.  David  Neish  Reports  on  Correspondence.  In  his  notice  of  Can- 
ada, for  1890,  he  says  : — 

"  The  Jurisdiction  possesses  an  admirable  staff  of  D.  D.  G.  Masters,  whose  elaborate 
reports  show  good  and  faithful  work  done  in  thoroughly  Masonic  spirit.  There  are  17 
of  these  model  officers.  They  made  conscientious  visits  to  the  lodges,  not  doling  out 
two-minute  fractions  of  time  in  conning  over  a  few  figures  in  school-boy  fashion,  as  we 
too  often  seen  them  do.  but  putt;ng  forth  all  their  energies  in  beha  f  of  the  Craft ;  and 
consulting  their  consciences  instead  of  their  stomachs  in  the  performance  of  their 
duties."    *    *    * 

*  *  *  "  It  is  not  surprising,  however,  that  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Canada  has  such 
efficient  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters,  since  these  honorable  officials  are  nominated 
by  the  representatives  of  the  several  lodges,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Grand 
Master.  Let  other  Grand  Lodges  take  notice,  and  govern  themselves  accordingly. 
This  system  is  a  grand  protection  to  the  Grand  Master." 

Lodges,  62  ;  members,  2,904 ;  increase,  84. 
Charles  J.  Macdonald  (Halifax),  G.M. 
William  Ross  (Halifax),  G.S. 


xlvi  GRAND   LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

OHIO. 

82nd  Communication,  Columbus,  October  21st,  1891. 

Levi  C.  Goodale,  G.M. 

He  reports  five  new  lodges.  His  attention  was  called  to  two  instances 
where  lodges  had  incorporated  under  the  State  Law.  In  each  instance, 
upon  his  presenting  the  case  properly  before  these  bodies,  the  Articles 
of  Corporation  were  surrendered.  More  thau  300  questions  were  pro- 
posed to  him  for  decision.     We  copy  three  of  those  reported  : — 

"  3.  In  answer  to  an  enquiry  as  to  which  organization  shall  confer  charity  upon  a 
sick  Mason  who  is  a  member  of  a  chaiterei  lodge  and  a  member  of  a  lodge  under 
Dispensation,  the  one  to  which  he  pays  dues  or  the  one  under  Dispensaion  :  Held,  the 
am  to  which  he  pays  dues.  The  obligation  resting  upon  the  lodge  under  Dispensation 
is  a  moral  one  only.  The  Brother  continues  to  pay  dues  to  his  o'd  Lodge,  and  it  in 
turn  is  bound  for  any  financial  help  which  may  be  properly  accorded  to  him. 

"4.  Two  candidates  were  elected  to  recei.e  the  E.  A.  Degree.  Afterwards,  these 
men  concluded  they  did  not  want  the  degree,  and  demanded  the  return  of  the  fees : 

Held,  That  inasmuch  as  these  candidates  came  of  their  own  accord,  they  should  be 
permitted  to  return,  and  have  their  money  returned  to  them,  as  no  work  was  done 
upon  them.     *    *    * 

"  8.  A  Master  of  a  lodge  says  that  one  of  his  members  is  in  good  circumstinces.  yet 
his  family  demand  that  nurses  ba  furnished  by  the  Lodge,  and  asks  my  opinion  : 

"  Held,  The  subject  of  your  visitation,  you  say,  possesses  means,  but  does  not  pre- 
vide  a  nurse.  He  has  two  daughter.',  and  these  permit  you  to  send  a  nurse.  This 
arises,  no  doubt,  from  a  lack  of  knowledge  of  the  duties  of  Masons  rather  than  from  a 
lack  of  affection  for  their  father.  It  is  not  an  uncommon  idea  that  Masons  must 
provide  nurses  under  all  circua stances.  This  is  a  fallacy.  All  Masonic  relief  is 
voluntary." 

The  Grand  Master  arrested  the  Charter  of  Xew  England  Lodge,  No. 
4,  of  Worthington,  for  disloyal  and  rebellious  conduct.  After  recount- 
ing the  proceedings  which  led  up  to  his  edict,  Bro.  Goodale  says  : — 

"These  disloyal  men  continued  the  work  of  soliciting  members  and  conferring 
degrees,  and  at  a  later  date  promulgated  a  manifesto  declaring  themselves  a  Grand 
Lodge  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons,  and  still  later  organized  a  Lodge  at  Columbus  aud 
one  at  Newark,  Ohio,  from  the  Cerneau  sympathizers  in  those  localities.  These  lodgi  s, 
I  am  informed,  are  engaged  in  soliciting  membership  and  conferring  degrees  upon 
such. 

"  Fearing  that  a  failure  on  my  part  to  advise  other  Grand  Jurisdictions  of  the  action 
of  these  rebellious  people  might  lead  to  their  improper  recognition,  I  advised  each 
Grand  Master  and  each  Representative  of  this  Grand  Lodge  Jurisdiction,  by  sending 
out  the  following : 

EDICT  NO.  7. 

"  T"   'he  M.    W.    Grand   Lodges  of    Free   and   Accepted    Masons    throughout   the 

World  : 
"  Greeting  : 

"  To  the  end  that  the  fraternal  intercourse  and  recognition  that  has  heretofore  existed 
between  the  M.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Ohio  and  other  M.  W.  Grand  Lodges  of  Free 
and  Accepted  Masons  throughout  the  world  may  continue  without  misunderstanding,  I 
deem  it  my  duty  to  call  your  attention  to  the  fact  that  Representatives  from  three  or 
four  extinct  lcages  in  this  Jurisdiction,  whose  Charters  were  forfeited  by  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Ohio  because  of  their  disloyalty  and  rebellion,  have  pretended  to  organize  and 
set  up  at  Worthington,  in  the  State  of  Ohio,  a  so-called  Grand  Lodge  of  Ancient  Free 
and  Accepted  Ma«ons,  in  violation  of  the  landmarks  of  the  Order,  and  of  their  duty  as 
Masons,  and  in  opposition  to  the  M.  W.  Grand  Lodge  which  has  been  in  existence  in 
this  State  for  over  eighty  years. 

"  Were  it  not  that  this  rebellious  faction  might  attempt  to  mislead  and  impose  upon 
the  Craft  in  other  Jurisdictions,  its  would  be  too  insignificant  for  official  attention. 

"  Fraternally  yours, 

"  Levi  C.  Goodale,  Grand  Master." 
"*  "  1  apperd  the  replies  and  circular  letters  to  their  Craft,  of  several  of  the  Grand 
Masters  who  received  my  circular  of  advice.    The  reception  of  this  circular  of  advice 
was  so  cordial,  and  the  result  so  demonstrative,  that  the  promoters  of  Cerneauism  at 
once  realized  that  they  had  made  a  mistake. 

"  On  September  12th  a  number  of  loyal  members  of  New  England  Lodge  convened  in 
S'ated  Meeting  of  that  Lodge.  I  had  previously  deputized  Bro.  S.  Stacker  Williams  to 
preside  ;  but,  owing  to  his  unavoidable  absence,  I  called  to  my  assistance  W.  Bro.  H. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  xlvii 

W.  Neereamer,  who  presided,  and  his  report,  which  accompanies  th's,  shows  that  a 
constitutional  number  were  present,  and  that  Horace  \V.  Wright  was  elected  W.  Master 
andC.  S.  Fay  was  elected  Secretary.  Whereupon  I  have  ordered  that  New  England 
Lodge  No.  i,  Horace  W.  Wright,  Worshipful  Master,  shall  be  restored  to  all  the  rights 
and  privileges  which  belong  to  any  other  lodge  working  under  authority  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Ohio. 

"  There  is  no  question  that  this  disloyaltj-,  as  well  as  what  little  has  been  discovered  in 
other  portions  of  the  State,  is  immediately  traceable  to  the  machinations  of  men 
prominent  in  bogus  Masonry,  and  the  time  has  come  when  the  interest  of  loyal  Masons 
throughout  this  State,  as  well  a*  throughout  the  world,  demand  of  this  Grand  Lodge 
active  Pmeasures  towards  suppressing  Cerneauism,  which  seems  to  have  proven  an 
element  of  discoid  wherever  it  has  obtained  a  foothold." 

With  a  desire  to  familiarize  himself  with  the  condition  and  progress 
of  the  Order,  the  Grand  Master  sent  a  circular  to  each  Master,  asking 
answers  to  a  series  of  questions.  The  replies  were  bound  in  book-form, 
and  presented  to  the  Grand  Lodge.  They  give  a  clear  and  compre- 
hensive idea  of  the  work  of  the  Order.  He  specifies  some  of  the  re- 
plies to  one  of  the  questions  as  under  : — 

"  In  answer  to  the  question,  '  What  suggestion  have  you  to  make  conce  ning  the 
best  method  of  occupying  with  profit  tbe  time  of  the  lodge-meeting  where  lo  degrees 
are  conferred?'  I  received  a  variety  of  suggestions,  a  few  of  which  I  give  below.  The 
suggestions  were  many,  but  larsrely  embraced  the  topics  given  in  the  following  : 

1.  The  reading  of  good  Masonic  history. 

2.  Reading  an  essay  upon  some  subject  connected  with  Masonry. 

3.  Develop  the  talent  for  speak'ng  and  singing,  so  as  to  make  such  meetings  interest- 
ing. 

4.  Practice  work  in  conferring  degrees. 

5.  Pay  a  fraternal  visit  to  a  Sister  Lodge. 

6.  Beading  the  Proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  any  other  good  Masonic 
literature. 

7.  Readings,  lectures,  music,  and  any  other  studies  which  will  develop  the  mind  and 
improve  the  character. 

8.  School  of  instruction. 

9.  Discussion  of  matters  relating  to  the  objects  of  Masonry. 

10.  Investigating  into  the  condition  of  our  poor  and  destitute  membeis,  and  alle- 
viating their  necessities. 

11.  Discussing  the  business  of  the  Lodge,  aud  familiarizing  ourselves  with  the 
business  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

12.  Hive  some  member  prepare  an  intelligent  lecture  upon  foreign  travel,  acd  listen 
to  it. 

13.  Working  for  a  Lodge  library. 

14.  Readings  or  remarks  by  Brethren  named  by  the  Worshipful  Master. 

15.  Musical  aud  literary  exercises,  concluded  by  a  light  lunch. 

16.  Have  a  banquet. 

17.  Have  a  Committee  on  Entertainment,  which  s-hall  furnish  programme,  and  con- 
duct a  variety  of  lectures,  readings,  etc. 

18.  TakiDg  the  time  to  get  acquainted. 

19.  Behearsal  of  the  Ritual. 

20.  Drilling  in  singing  and  other  work." 

On  their  proposed  Masonic  Home,  he  says  :— 

"  The  deed  is  accomplished.  The  Trustees  have  selected  for  the  Home  more  than 
150  acres  of  gently  rolling  land,  surrounded  by  crystal  streams  of  living  water,  and 
well  shaded  by  forest-trees,  all  looking  down  smilingly  upon  the  prosperous  city  of 
Springfield.  In  a  few  weeks  more  the  sound  of  the  trowel  and  hammer  will  be  heard 
on  this  J  roperty,  and  there  will  slowly  arise  into  a  form  of  beauty  a  building  which 
the  Masons  of  Ohio  will  dedicate  to  the  Craft  as  a  place  of  shelter,  rest,  and  refresh- 
ment. 

"  Under  the  skilful  care  of  architect  and  gardener,  the  landscape  will  be  improved, 
until  this  place,  already  beautiful  by  nature,  will  be  transformed  into  a  haven  where 
the  poor  may  find  shelter  and  comfort.  The  lonely  one.  deprived  by  circumstance  or 
death  of  relativ<  s,  may  here  find  pleasant  companionship,  and  even  he  upon  whom 
Heaven  has  conferred  an  abundance  may  here  find  rest  and  recreation.  Your  Trustees 
will,  at  the  proper  time  during  this  session,  make  report  of  their  stewardship.'' 

The  following  reports  were  adopted  : — 

"  The  Committee  on  Masonic  Jurisprudence,  having  considered  the  report  and  find- 
ing of  the  Committee  on  Grievance  in  regard  to  certain  Masons  therein  named  having 
assumed  to  declare  and  resolve  themselves  into  a  Grand  Lodge  of  Free  Masons  of  the 
State  of  Ohio,  and  in  view  of  the  facts  so  found,  your  committee  recommend  for 
adoption  the  following : 


xlviii  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  several  Brethren  participating  in  the  so-called  Convention  of 
Free  Masons  at  Worthington,  Franklin  County.  Ohio — to  wit :  Daniel  W.  Wright,  J.  F. 
Pinney,  L  VV.  Drake,  John  J.  Stoddard.  Justice  Pinney,  S.  S.  Pinney,  A.  W.  S.  Hoffman, 
Seabury  Pinney,  J.  R.  Topping,  Chas.  H.  Lander,  Hiram  C.  Tipton,  A.  J.  Hioh,  Geo.  W. 
Didie.  and  Edward  West — h»ve,  by  thtir  action  in  renouncing  all  allegiance  to  this 
Grand  Lodge,  and  by  attempting  to  form  a  Grand  Lodge,  wi  h  a  view  of  ousting  this 
Grand  Ledge  of  the  jurisdiction  it  has  exercised  without  question  since  its  organization 
in  the  year  A.  D.  Ib08,  and  under  whose  jurisdiction  and  authority  said  Brethren  have 
been  made  Masons,  are  acts  so  flagranti}  violative  of  all  Masonic  duty  as  to  put  them, 
and  each  of  them,  beyond  the  protection  of  this  Grand  Lodge  ;  and  that  they,  and  each 
of  them,  are  hereby  declared  to  have  forfeited  all  right,  privilege,  and  benefit  of 
Masonry  ;  and  they  are  hereby  expelled  from  all  rights,  benefits,  immunities,  and 
privileges  of  Masonry,  from  this  time  forth."     *    *    * 

"  The  Committee  on  Masonic  Jurisprudence  have  had  under  consideration  so  much 
of  the  report  of  the  Grand  Master  as  concerns  the  Ritual  approved  by  the  Grand  Lodge, 
and  the  manner  of  preserving  and  communicating  the  same  for  the  instruction  of 
Masons  in  Ohio,  and  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  : 

"  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  five  be  appointed  by  the  Grand  Master,  whose  duty  it 
shall  be,  during  the  recess  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  to  cause  to  be  written  a  true  copy  of  its 
said  Ritual,  and  report  the  same  to  the  Grard  Master,  who  shall,  when  the  same  is 
approved  bv  him,  preserve  the  same  in  his  office  for  the  inspection  and  instruction  of 
Masons  of  this  Jurisdiction  ;  and  that  the  same  shall  be  preserved  and  transmitted  by 
him  to  his  successor  in  office  for  like  use  ;  and  that  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  each  Grand 
Master  hereafter  to  deliver  such  written  Ritual  to  his  successor,  to  the  end  that  the 
same  may  be  perpetuated  for  the  instruction  of  Masons  within  the  State  ;  and  that  no 
Ritual,  differing  therefrom,  shall  hereafter  be  taught  or  communicated  by  the 
Lecturers  appointed  by  the  Grand  Lodge  ;  and  that  all  Masters  of  lodges  within  the 
State  be  required  to  cause  the  Work,  Ritual,  and  Lectures  used  in  and  by  their  respec- 
tive lodges  to  conform  thereto." 

Bro.  W.  M.  Cunningham  presents  a  capital  Report  on  Correspondence. 
His  review  of  our  proceedings  of  1890  is  kindly  and  thorough.  On  the 
Ancient  Ritualism,  he  says  : — 

"  As  to  there  having  been  no  Ritualism  prior  to  1717,  that  is  quite  another  matter  ; 
and  yet  we  would  ask,  What  are  the  proofs  to  which  our  esteemed  Brethren  refer? 
Only  the  statements  of  modern  writers,  eminent,  doubtless,  for  scholarly  work  and 
indefatigable  research  ;  but  based  largely,  however,  upon  the  absence  of  an}- authenti- 
cated printed  Esoteric  Rituals,  previous  to  the  period  referred  to,  in  au  association  by 
which  all  such  were  doubtless  prohibited,  and  based  even  more  largely,  perhaps,  upon 
the  so-called  expositions  and  pretended  keys  of  later  periods,  many  of  them,  too,  of 
such  illiterate  composition  as  to  carry  their  own  refutation  with  them  ;  whilst  upon 
the  other  hand  we  have  the  statements  of  Dr.  Anderson  and  his  contemporaries,  writ- 
ten over  a  century  and  a  half  earlier,  and  in  diect  opposition  to  those  of  the  modern 
writers  referred  to.  In  brief,  because  Dr.  Anderson  and  others  doubtless  wrote  many 
things  for  symbolic  use,  not  intended  for  Masonic  history  in  any  other  sense  than 
typical  instructions,  is  no  reason  or  proof  that  that  which  is  Vrstory,  or  from  which 
legitimate  Ritualistic  ceremonies  may  be  deduced,  is  untrue,  or  that" their  statements 
are  disproven.  And  it  will  be  time  enough  for  '  Bros.  Schultz,  Drummond,  Cunning- 
ham, and  others  of  the  same  school'  to  furnish  proof  that  Dr.  Anderson  and  his 
compeers  were  truthful  when  there  is  any  legitimate  necessity  therefor  other  than  the 
opinion  of  modern  writers  to  the  contrary." 

Lodges,  487  ;  members,  35,603  ;  increase,  763. 
Levi  C.  Goodale  (Cincinnati),  G.M. 
J.  H.  Bromwell  (Cincinnati),  G.S. 

OREGON. 

41st  Communication,  Portland,  June  10th,  1891. 

James  F.  Robinson,  G.M. 

The  condition  of  the  Craft  is  of  the  most  satisfactory  nature.  All  dif- 
ferences were  settled  in  the  spirit  of  fraternal  consideration.  Two  new 
lodges  were  formed. 

On  the  second  day  of  the  Session  a  lodge  of  sorrow  was  held  by  the 
Grand  Lodge,  at  the  same  time  that  the  funeral  service  was  being  per- 
formed, in  Marshfield,  over  the  remains  of  Past  Grand  Master  Andrew 
Nasburg,  and  resolutions  of  respect  and  condolence  were  adopted. 

The  following  resolution  was  passed  : — 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  xlix 

"Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  has  been  greatly  houored  and  highly  gratified  to 
greet  two  of  its  honored  Past  Grand  Masters,  ex-United  States  Senator  Benjamin  Stark 
and  United  States  Senator  J.  N.  Dolph,  at  i's  present  comrnuuicition,  and  have  been 
profited  by  their  w'se  couneels,  and  charmed  by  their  eloquent  remarks.  We  are  re- 
joiced to  see  them  in  such  vigorous  health,  albeit  their  heads  are  silvered  o'er  with 
gray.  We  cherish  the  hope  that  we  may  often  enjoy  their  visits,  and  we  offer  the  fer- 
vent prayer  that  their  journey  down  the  thither  slope  may  be  crowded,  and  their 
lives  crowned  with  all  the  choice  bl  ssiugs  which  their  zea!ous  lives  in  Masonry  and 
their  good  deeds  deserve." 

When  United  States  Senators  become  Past  Grand  Masters,  we  cannot 
help  but  feel  that  there  is  some  hope  for  the  country  yet.  Albeit  they 
do  say  that  the  ethical  atmosphere  of  Washington  is  very  deleterious 
to  Western  Constitutions.     However,  "a  little  leaven,"  &c. 

It  was  also  resolved  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  disapproves  of  the  practice  indulged  in  at  time8 
by  brethren  of  the  jurisdiction  of  distributing  printed  circulars  among  the  lodges  on 
matters  of  supposed  or  real  grievance,  and  the  same  is  hereby  declared  to  be  in  contra- 
vention of  the  genuine  princ'p'es  of  Masonry,  and  in  consequence  nnmasonic." 

The  Grand  Lodge  decided  that  a  subordinate  lodge  may  confer  hon- 
orary membership  upon  a  brother  holding  membership  in  a  foreign 
jurisdiction. 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  and  it 
covers  nearly  200  pages.  It  is  very  ably  written,  and  is  exceedingly  in- 
teresting. Canada,  for  1890,  receives  very  complimentary  mention,  and 
numerous  extracts  are  given  from  our  proceedings.  We  copy  his  Review 
of  Foreign  Grand  Lodges  : — 

"  We  offer  a  brief  reference  to  a  few  of  them. 

"  GRAND   LOrGK  LBAGCE   OF  GERMANY. 

I.  '•  Grand  Lodge  'Three  Globes,'  at  Berlin,  «ith  121  subordinate  lodges,  has  (Mas- 
ters, Fellow  Crafts  and  Apprentices  included)  a  total  number  of  13,457  active  members  ; 
229  benevolent  institutions. 

II.  "  Grand  Lodge  '  Grosse  LandesLoge,' at  Berlin,  with  95  subordinate  lodges,  has 
10,342  active  members,  as  above  ;  94  benevolent  institutions. 

III.  "  Grand  Lodge  '  Royal  York,'  at  Berlin,  with  64  subordinate  lodges,  has  6,218 
active  members,  as  above  ;  79  berevoleut  institutions. 

IV.  "Grand  Lodge  of  '  Hamburg,'  with  34  subordinate  lodges,  has  3,328  active  mem- 
bers ;  47  benevolent  institutions. 

V.  "  Grand  Lodge  of  '  Saxony,'  at  Dresden,  20  subordinate  lodges,  has  3,675  active 
members  (Master  Masons,  Fellow  Crafts  ar.d  Apprentices  included)  ;  72  benevolent 
institutions. 

VI.  "Grand  Mother  Lodge  'Eclectic  Union.'  at  Frankfort-on-the-Maio,  with  14 
subordinate  lodges,  has,  2/86  active  members,  as  above;  30  benevolent  institutions. 

VII .  "Grand  L'  dge  '  Zur  Sonne,'  at  Bayreuth,'  with  24  subordinate  lodges,  has 2,234 
active  members,  as  above  ;  32  benevolent  institutions. 

VIII.  "  Grand  Lodge  '  Zur  Eintracht,'  at  Darmstadt,  with  8  subordinate  lodges,  has 
304  active  members,  as  above  ;  25  benevolent  institutions. 

"  We  note  in  addition  that  the  5  independent  lodges  in  Germany,  <  f  Ei  glish  origin, 
have  a  total  membership  (Master  Mascns,  Fel'ow  Crafts  and  Apprentices  included)  of 
1403  members. 

"  GRAND   LODGE  '  ZC   DEN   DREI  WELTRUGELN  '   (THREE   GLOBES)  AT   BERLIN. 

"The  'Three  Globes'  do  not  issue  any  official  documents  or  jrotocals  other  than 
the  ordinances,  decrees,  decisions  and  mil  utes  of  regular  sessions  published  in  the 
organ  of  the  fraternity,  the  '  Bumdesblatt.'  From  the  report  of  Proceedings  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  North  America  we  take  the  following  : 

•'  It  is  evideLt  from  all  these  communications  that  Freemasonry  has  found  in 
America  a  good  and  fertile  soil  and  produces  fine  fruits.  If  the  public  processions  and 
parades  be  excepted,  which  are  not  consistent  with  our  ideas  and  comprehensions  of 
the  Craft,  the  efficiency  of  the  Order  must  be  warmly  and  heartily  acknowledged,  and 
it  must  be  conceded  that  Freemasonry  in  America  has  proved  itself  to  be  truly  and 
efficiently  productive  of  good  Masonic  results.  The  brethren  in  America  not  only 
practice  benevolence  and  charity  quietly  and  unostentatiously,  but  also  efficiently  by 
founding  and  supporting  orphan  asjiums,  schools,  hospitals,  etc.,  and  so  are  enabled 
to  prove  by  fa'ts  their  teachings.  For  this  reason  Freemasonry  in  America  is  highly 
esteemed  and  re  pected  even  in  prcfane  circles,  and  invectives  of  fanatics  find  no  sym- 
pathy. The  great  masses  acknowledge  the  good  Freemasonry  has  produced,  and  esteem 
and  venerate  its  doing*.        *        *        *  " 


1  GRAND   LODGE   OF    CANADA. 

"  There  is  a  sketch  of  the  visit  of  King  Humbert  of  Italy,  at  Berlin,  reporting  the 
idea  and  des'gn  of  the  Ge  man  Fraten'ty  to  honor  Bro.  F.  Crispi  (by  a  Masonc  recep- 
tion), the  King's  Mmiste--President,  the  prominent  Ita'ian  patriot  and  Mason.  The 
invitation  was  signed  by  Masons  from  all  Germany  assembled  in  Berlin.  For  want  of 
time,  Bro.  F.  Crispi  sent  h;s  regrets  and  the  following,  which  we  take  from  his  letter: 

'  German  Freemasonry,  whose  task  and  aim  is  the  peace  and  pacification  of  the 
wjrld,  can  but  sympathize  with  the  king,  my  sovereign,  who  is  now  visiting  your 
emperor  for  the  united  purpose  of  preventing  war  and  its  consequences. 

"  I  pray  to  the  Grand  Architect  of  the  Universe  to  give  his  aid  to  this  holy  work. 

"  Please  accept,  beloved  and  esteemed  brethren,  my  sj'mpathetic  greeting. 
"  Truly  ant  Masonical'v, 

"(Signed)  F.  Crispi." 

"  A  communication  from  the  Cabin st  of  Empsror  William  II.,  dated  BerliD,  to  the 
Royal  York  Grand  Lodge  was  received,  which  read  as  follows  : 

"  His  Majesty,  the  Emperor  and  King,  is  in  possession  of  an  engraving  (copper  p'ate) 
which  represents  King  Frederic  the  Great  as  a  Freemason,  in  the  year  1740,  silemnly 
initiatiug,  as  alleged,  the  Duke  of  Hoiste'n,  in  the  Royal  Palace  at  Charlotteburg. 
Considering  the  fidelity  and  attachment  with  which  the  Masonic  Lodges  of  Prus-ia  ad- 
here to  the  House  of  Hohenzollern,  His  Majesty  has  resolved  to  present  each  Prussian 
lodge  with  a  copy  of  this  picture  as  a  souvenir. 

"  By  otder,  I  have  the  honor  to  send  a  copy  herewith  to  the  Grand  Lxlge  Royal 
York,' and  beg  you  r  spectfully  to  give  me  the  number  of  subordinate  lodges  of  your 
Grand  Lodge  Jurisdiction,  to  enable  me  to  send  the  necessary  copies  for  distribution. 

"  Yours,  etc., 

"  (Signed)  Mierner, 

"  Corresponding  Secretary." 

"  The  Royal  York  Grand  Lodge  acknowledged  the  receipt  with  thank*,  and  nomin- 
ated sixty-five  subordinate  lodges,  who  with  the  other  Prussian  lodges  then  re- 
ceived their  copies. 

"The  illustrat  on,  'Frederic  the  Great  as  a  Freemason,'  was  painted  by  G.  W.  Hoff- 
man, and  engraved  by  Geyser.  The  lodge  at  Ulm  (Wurie  nberg)  came  into  possession 
of  the  original  picture  several  years  ago,  a  dona*  ion  of  an  old  member,  etc. 

"  ECLECTIC  GRAND  L0D9E   AT  FRAKKFORT-ON-THE-MAIN. 

"The  elaborate  address  of  the  Grand  Master  was  in  the  main  a  very  clear-minded 
exposition,  rich  in  spirit,  of  the  principles  of  the  '  Eclectic  Grand  Lodge,'  which  have 
been  practised  so  many  years  ;  namely,  the  uninterrupted  exerci  e  of  the  principles  of 
real  and  true  humanity,"  as  taught  in  the  highest  commandment  for  the  moral  destiny 
and  management  of  the  world,  which  is,  '  Love  the  Lord  with  all  thy  strength,  and  thy 
neighb  r  as  thyself.'  '  These  words,'  co  itinued  the  Grand  Master,  'comp.ise  the  most 
important  principle  of  the  '  Eclec'.ic  Union,'  inherent  from  its  f  nindation  in  1742,  and 
continued  throughout  the  c'osing  years  of  the  nineteenth  centu  y.'  Grand  Master 
Knoblauch  also  expressed  the  conviction,  acquired  and  gained  durina  a  Masonic  career 
of  forty-two  years,  th  t  the  aim  and  object  of  Masonry  for  a  Grand  Lodge  Juri-diction 
must  hi  exclusively  in  the  direction  of  the  teachings  of  old  Eng  i-h  Freemasonry, 
viz.:  the  three  symbolic  degrees,  a-.d  not  the  so-called  H  gh  Degrees  or  degrees  ofa 
sectarian  doctrine. 

"GRAND  ORIENT  OF   THE   NETHERLANDS. 

"  In  this  jurisdiction  th^re  are  eighty-nine  subordinate  lodges,  of  which  60  are  (witn 
about  3,000  members)  in  Europe,  26  in  Africa,  13  in  the  other  Dutch  colonies  (about 
4,278  brethren).  Particulars  referring  to  inner  government  and  regulations  can  be 
found  in  our  report  for  1888. 

"  GRAND    LODGE   OF   HUNGARY. 

"  A  characterist'c  instance  of  the  condition  and  standing  of  Freemasonry,  as  coai* 
parei  with  the  Ca  holic  hierarchy,  in  Hungary,  is  reported  in  a  Leipzig  weekly  periodi' 
cal :  The  Catholic  congregations  at  '  Pressburg '  adopted  a  resolution  expelling  all 
members  who  are  Freemasons,  and  prohibiting  and  excluding  all  Freemasons  from  their 
organizations.  An  appeal  was  taken  from  their  decision  to  the  Cardinal,  and  Prince 
Primas  Simor,  and  this  h:ghest  clerical  authority  in  Hungary  sustained  the  appeal  and 
invalidated  the  meisure. 

"  A   NEW  GRAND   LODGE   IN   SPAIN. 

"If  population  and  a'l  other  conditions  are  taken  in  consideration,  there  is  no  coun. 
try  where  so  many  Grand  B-.  dies  exist  as  in  Spain.  Besides  the  '  United  Grand  Orient 
of  Lusitania.'  at  Lisbon,  which  has  subordinate  lodges  not  only  in  Portugal,  bit  a'so  in 
Spain,  there  exist  in  Spain,  in  1889,  'eight'  Grand  Bodies,  and  'The  Symbolic  Grand 
Lodge  of  Spain  '  (Gran  Logia  Simb  'lica  Espania)  being  recently  added  as  the  ninth. 
This  Grand  Lodge  was  founded  February  24,  1SS9,  was  legally  recogirzed  by  the  Span- 
sh  government,  Ma~ch  15th,  1889,  and  constituted  on  the  16th  March  of  same  year.  The 
Grand  Master  of  this  new  Grand  Lodge  is  Bro.  Richardo  Lopez  Sallaberry' 

"ARABIAN   FREBMiSONRT. 

"  Bro.  Ciprian  Kuerevoski  describes  in  an  Egyptian  newspaper  his  visit  to  an  Arabian 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  li 

Masonic  lodge  as  follows  :  '  The  lodge  has  over  fifty  active  members.  The  Arabian 
language  is  generallj-  used,  as  also  in  all  official  and  "ther  correspondence.  If  the  visit, 
ing  Grand  Master,  when  presiding  at  th  )  lodge,  is  not  familiar  with  the  Arabic  tongue- 
it  is  permitted  to  use  the  French  language  ;  in  this  case  the  officers  are  replaced  by 
European  bre'hren.  The  Temple  is  richly  ornamented  in  Oriental  s'ylc  ;  the  Cha>r  in 
the  East  is  a  little  higher,  and  five  steps  gnide  to  it.  The  rear  of  the  Chair  in  the  East 
is  painted  b'ue  and  adorned  with  stars  ;  also  the  moon  in  silver  and  the  sun  in  gold  are 
seen.  Over  the  seat  of  the  Master  is  a  canopy  of  velvet  with  gilt  fringes.  In  the  midst 
of  the  Temple  is  the  Altar  with  the  Constitut'on  :  in  the  west,  right  and  left,  are  the 
seats  of  the  Wardens,  as  in  French  lodges.  The  apron  is  white,  with  a  green  triangle. 
The  Master  and  the  officers  wear  a  green  sash  across  the  breast.  The  pass-word,  the 
sign,  the  examination  for  admission,  etc.,  is  the  same  as  in  lodges  of  th?  Scotch  Rite.' 

"  BRAZIL. 

"  The  head  of  the  provisory  regency,  Marshal  de  Fonseca,  a  Mason  of  long  and  pro- 
minent standi--  g,  has  been  elected  Grind  Master  of  the  Jurisdiction,  vice  Bro.  L.A.V. 
de  Si!va,  resigned.  The  Grand  Orient  of  Brazil  at  Rio  Janeiro,  with  thirty-six  subor- 
dinate lodges  in  the  capital,  and  one  hundred  and  four  in  the  province". 

"  EGYPT. 

"  We  h  we  received  a  copy  of  the  Universal  Masonic  Annual,  printed  at  Alexandria, 
Egypt,  for  1839  and  1S90.  It  contains  884  pages,  and  a  reference  to  qu'te  every  Masonic 
Grand  Lodge  0"  Orient  in  the  Masonic  world.  P  gives  the  names  and  address  of  the 
officer.*.  Oregon  has  its  proper  place  in  the  Proceedings.  For  general  information  it 
is  a  valuable  work,  or  for  aid  to  a  Mason  who  is  on  a  journey  over  the  world.  'Grande 
Oriente  D'Eg;tto.' 

"  F.  F.  Oddi   33  °  II  Grand  Master. 

'•  R.W.  De  Nichichicvich,  33°,  Grand  Secretary,  Alexanirii." 

Lodges,  85  ;  members,  3,918  ;  increase,  243. 
Brenham  Van  Dusen  (Astoria),  G.M. 
S.  F.  Chad  wick  (Salem),  G.S. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

Annual   Communication,  Philadelphia,  December  28th,  1891. 

J.  Simpson  Africa,  G.  M . 

Five  new  lodges  were  formed,  and  two  lodges,  Nos.  51  and  52,  each 
celebrated  the  Centennial  Anniversary  of  their  formation.  We  copy  a 
few  of  the  decisions  of  the  Grand  Master  : — 

"There  is  no  regulation  in  this  jurisdiction  by  which  a  member  of  any  particular 
re'igi  >us  denomination  can  be  debarred  from  initiation  and  membership. 

"  To  provide  a  banquet  is  within  the  powers  of  a  lodge  ;  but  when  such  a  i  entertain- 
ment is  given,  it  can  be  participated  in  by  Masons  only.  The  profane  must  be 
excluded. 

"  An  appropriation  to  pay  for  a  Masonic  banquet  can  be  made  by  a  majority  vote  at 
a  stated  meeting  of  a  lodge. 

"  The  East  io  a  lodge-room  need  not  conform  precisely  to  that  point  of  the  compass. 
Iu  erecting  a  Masonic  Hall,  where  the  situation  admits  of  it,  the  station  of  the  Worship- 
ful Master  should  be  placed  at  the  eastern  end  of  the  room. 

"  The  Worshipful  Master  of  a  lodge  can  call  upon  any  competent  brother  to  confer 
any  of  the  degrees— he  being  present  in  the  lodge. 

"  What  the  Worshipful  Master  does  by  another  he  does  himself,  and  he  is  responsible 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  for  the  proper  exercise  of  the  privilege," 

The  debt  on  their  temple  is  now  $713,569.68,  and  it  does  not  appear 
to  frighten  them  at  all  : — 

"By  a  continuance  of  the  prudent  management  of  the  revenues  of  the  Grand  Lodge, 
it  can",  if  favored  with  the  same  degree  of  prosperity  it  has  enjoyed  for  the  past  decade, 
in  a  very  few  years,  reduce  the  net  debt  to  five  hundred  thousand  dollars,  when,  by 
force  of  the  amendments  to  the  Ahiman  Rezon  adopted  at  the  time  the  debt  was 
created,  the  fees  and  dues  will  be  reduced  to  what  they  were  in  1871. 

"  The  Craft  in  Pennsylvania  owns  the  most  magnificent  Temple  in  the  world  devoted 
exclusively  to  Misonrj-.  The  debt  thereon  is  gradually  melting  away,  and  all  our 
efforts  should  be  directed  towards  its  final  extinguishment.  Indeed,  the  pledge  given 
by  the  Grand  Lodge,  when  the  erection  of  the  Temple  was  undertaken  and  the  debt 
made  necessary,  makes  it  obligatory  on  us  to  do  so." 

Bro.  Richard  Vaux  Reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada,  for  1891, 
receives  a  full  share  of  his  attention. 


Hi  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

Lodges,  395  ;  members,  42,412;  increase,  1,211. 
J.  Simpson  Africa  (Philadelphia),  G.M. 
Michael  Nisbet  (Philadelphia),  G.S. 

PRINCE  EDWARD  ISLAND. 

16th  Communication,  Charlottetown,  JuDe  24th,  1891. 

John  W.  Morrison,  G.M. 

His  address  contains  the  following  bit  of  history  :— 

"Brethren,  you  are  aware  that  this  Grand  Lodge  was  organized  on  the  24th  June, 
1875,  tnd  that  we  have  no  account  on  the  rtcords  of  the  first  lodge  chartered  in  th's 
Province.  I  think  it  advisable  to  do  so  on  this  occasion.  On  the  9th  day  of  October, 
1797,  Saint  John's  Lodge,  now  No.  1  in  this  jurisdiction,  received  a  charter  or  warrant 
from  the  English  Provincial  Grand  Lodge  of  Nova  Scotia,  under  No.  26,  subsequently 
from  the  Grand  Lodge  cf  England.  The  then  Governor  of  this  Island,  General  Ed- 
mund Far  nine-,  being  a  charter  member  ;  at  that  time  this  Province  wss  called  Saint 
John's  Island'  and  in  consequence  of  many  mistakes  of  letters  and  merchandise  ad- 
dressed to  persons  in  the  I  land  by  being  carried  through  mistake  to  Saint  John's, 
Newfoundland,  or  Sa'nt  John,  New  Brunswick,  or  Saint  John's  on  the  Labrador  Coast, 
or  elsewh(  re,  by  Act  of  Pailiam.nt  the  name  was  changed  to  that  of  Prince  Edward 
Island  on  the  20th  day  if  November,  1798,  and  received  the  Royal  allowance  Febiuary 
1st,  1799,  in  grateful  remembr.-nce  of  that  peculiarly  auspicious  and  happy  period 
when  this  Island  was  under  thecoma  and  if  Lieutenant-General  His  Royal  Highness 
Prince  Edwaid  Duke  of  Kent,  Commander  in  Chef  of  His  Majesty's  forces  in  Nova 
Scotia,  Island  Saint  John,  Cape  Breton  and  Newfoundland,  and  the  father  of  Her 
Most  Gracious  Majesty  the  Queen. 

"We  also  feel  pleased  to  m  te  the  fact  that  the  Prince  was  a  distinguished  Mason, 
and  took  a  deep  inte  rest  in  the  pros;  erity  of  the  Craft.  Saint  John's  Lodge  is  now 
nearly  a  century  old,  is  one  of  our  most  ]  rosperous  lodges,  and  without  a  link  being 
missing  has  come  down  to  the  present  time,  through  the  Anti-Masonic  persecution  of 
1826  to  1836,  when  mar  y  lodges  on  this  coi  tinent  went  down.  When  I  had  the  privilege 
of  b;ing  rrade  a  Mason,  now  near'y  half  a  century  ago,  Saint  John's  Lodge  was  only 
recovering  from  that  vile  persecution.  The  total  number  of  affiliated  Masons  then  on 
the  Island  beii  g  some  eighteen,  and  the  funds  in  a  low  condition.  For  sixty  years 
(save  a  few  years  of  the  existence  of  Sussex  Lodge),  Saint  John's  Lodge  was  the  only 
lcdte  on  the  Island,  Victoria,  No.  2,  being  oiganized  in  1857." 

All  the  lodges  were  visited  by  some  Grand  Officer.  Harmony  prevails. 
Lodges,  12  ;  members,  509  ;  increase,  4. 
Donald  Darrach  (Kensington),  G.M. 
B.  Wilson  Higgs  (Charlottetown),  G.S. 

QUEBEC. 

21st  Communication,  Montreal,  January  28th,  1891. 

Isaac  H.  Stearns,  G.M. 

The  address  of  the  Grand  Master  proves  him  to  have  been  an  able  and 
efficient  officer.  He  visited  a  number  of  the  lodges,  opened  a  new  lodge 
at  Lachine,  and  consecrated  others  at  Hemmingfcrd  and  Buckingham. 
In  Zetland  he  met  our  "  ever  popular  "  Grand  Secretary,  and  accorded 
him  a  hearty  welcome.  He  mentions  the  deaths  of  McLeod  Moore  and 
J.  A.  Henderson,  with  expressions  of  deep  sympathy.  He  earnestly  re- 
quests the  members  to  assist  in  procuring  the  necessary  material  for  a 
History  of  Freemasonry  in  Quebec  from  the  earliest  times,  the  compila- 
tion of  which  has  been  undertaken  by  Past  Grand  Master  Graham.  On 
some  other  subjects,  Bro.  Stearns  says  : — ■ 

•AMALGAMATION. 

'•  Mount  Royal  Lodge,  No.  32,  and  Montarville,  No.  58,  were  formally  ama^amated 
on  the  Slit  November  last,  the  new  lodge  retaining  Mount  Royal's  charter,  name  and 
number.  I  have  no  doubt  but  that  mncb  g.  od  will  resu't  from  this  union,  and  I  am 
sure  that  if  other  ledges,  especially  in  the  city  of  Mi  nt-eal,  would  fol'ow  this  ex- 
cellent example,  it  would  be  highly  beneficial  to  the  Craft  in  this  jurisdiction.  A 
smaller  number  of  strong  and  healthy  ledges  is  certainly  to  be  preferred  to  a  larger 
number  with  very  imited  membership  ;  and  I  fear  that  in  ton  e  cases  a  too  large  num- 
ber cf  lodges  induces  an  undue  desire  for  increase  of  men  bers,  which  is  fraught  with 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  Kii 

various  ills,  and,  no  doubt,  retards  the  pr  sper'ty  of  the  Order  in  many  ways;  and 
I_  desire  to  urge  upon  the  brethren  the  necessity  of  giving  this  matter  their  serious  con- 
sideration, with  a  view  of  consolidat  ng  the  lodges  in  this  city. 

"STATE  OF  MASONRY  IN  THE  PROVINCE, 

"  It  affords  me  great  pleasure  to  be  able  to  inform  you  that  peace  and  ha-mony  pre- 
vail in  a  marked  degree  among  the  lodges  within  our  jurisdiction.  So  far  as  I  am 
aware,  not  a  single  e  ent  his  transpired  during  tv,e  past  year  to  disturb  that  good 
feeling  which  should  always  exist  amongst  Masons.  An  increase  of  interest  and  zeal  has 
been  manifest  anion;  the  workman  in  all  parts  of  the  Temple,  and  increased  prosperity 
may  be  justly  antlcipat  d 

"  Our  finances  are  in  a  satisfactory  condition  ;  and  I  have  much  pleasure  in  calling 
your  attention  to  the  steady  and  continuous  increase  in  our  fund6,  as  will  appear  by  the 
report  of  our  efficient  and  "trustworthy  Grand  Treasurer,  which  w  11  be  submitted  for 
your  inspection  during  the  present  session." 

FRATERNAL  RELATIONS. 

"Our  relations  with  the  sister  Grand  Lodges,  I  am  happy  to  state,  are  of  the  most 
friendly  character,  and  I  trust  the  universal  harmouy  now  existing  may  be  long  con- 
tinued. The  report  on  Foreign  Correspondence  will  be  presented  by  R.  W.  Bro.  E.  T. 
D.  Chambers,  Chairman  of  that  Committee,  a-d  from  the  able  and  satisfactory  manner 
in  which  our  worthy  brother  has  discharged  these  laborious  duties  for  the  past  four 
years,  I  have  no  doubt  that  it  will,  as  usual,  be  found  replete  with  useful  informat;on. 
In  reference  to  this  subject,  I  feel  it  my  duty  to  urge  upon  the  brethren  the  impor- 
tance of  ca-ef ully  reading  thes  i  reports."  No  intelligent  Mason  can  afford  t )  be  with- 
out the  valuable  information  therein  contained.  They  constitute  an  import  tnt  collection 
of  Masonic  news  from  all  parts  of  the  world,  coDsistirg  of  Mtsonic  law  and  lore,  facts 
and  opinions,  worthy  of  your  attention  and  consideration,  which  it  w  almost  imp-ssible 
to  obtain  from  any  other  source,  and  every  true  Craftsman  should  embrace  the  op- 
portunity thus  afforded  him  of  obtaining  wider  and  more  correct  views  of  the  extent, 
power  and  usefulness  of  our  t'me-honored  institution." 

ENGLAND  AND  QUEBEC. 

"  Matters  between  England  and  Quebec  have  not  changed  s'nce  our  la-t  Communica- 
tion. M.  W.  Bro.  Walkem,  who  undertook  two  years  age  to  mediate  between  the  two 
bodies,  has  conferred  personal  y  both  in  England  and  with  the  English  lodges  in  this 
city,  and  seems  hopeful  of  ultimate  success.  In  the  last  Utter  I  received  from  him 
he  says  : 

"  'I  must  ask  you  to  allow  matters  to  remain  in  their  present  condition,  in  order  to 
give  me  an  opportunity  of  doing  what  I  consider  expedient.  Our  brethren  of  Quebec 
must  not  be  impatient"  if  the  sett'ement  of  the  matter,  which  I  tiust  will  ut  mately 
be  accomplished,  occupies  some  time.' 

"  It  rests  with  you,  brethren,  to  sav  whether  the  present  state  of  affairs  shall  continue. 
M.  W.  Bro.  Wa'kem,  of  course,  i-*  neither  counsel  for  Quebec  nor  England  ;  and  we  can- 
not call  upon  him  t>  disclose  bis  p'ans  until  he  is  ready  to  do  sn,  and  when  formulated, 
it  is  then  time  to  c  nsider  whether  they  are  acceptable  to  this  Grand  Lod^e  or  not." 

Bro.  Stearns  winds  up  his  very  excellent  address  by  again  putting  on 
record,  in  eloquent  language,  his  views  advocating  the  desirability  of 
establishing  a  Masonie  Home. 

In  the  district  of  Quebec  and  Three  Rivers,  it  is  the  proud  boast  of 
the  brethren  that  they  all  assemble  in  their  own  halls,  save  one  lodge, 
who  lease  a  hall  from  one  of  their  own  members,  who  had  erected  it  for 
that  purpose. 

When  Sorel  was  a  garrison  town,  they  had  a  flourishing  lodge  there, 
but  of  late  years  the  English-speaking  people  have  been  rapidly  dimin- 
ishing, and  the  population,  being  almost  entirely  Roman  Catholic,  are 
adverse  to  Freemasonry.  Under  these  circumstances,  and  there  being 
only  five  members  left,  they  had  to  surrender  their  warrant.  It  is  hard 
for  Masonry  to  flourish  where  Romanism  prevails. 

An  eloquent  discourse  was  delivered  in  the  Grand  Lodge  by  the  Grand 
Chaplain,  W.  P.  Chambers.  He  received  a  vote  of  thanks  from  Grand 
Lodge,  and  the  compliment  of  the  publication  of  his  address  in  the 
proceedings. 

From  the  Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  Masonry,  wemake 
the  following  extracts  : — 

"It  is  our  pleasing  duty  to  congratulate  Grani  Lodge  on  the  marked  measure  of 
success  and  prosperity  that"  the  Ciaft  has  enjoyd  in  the  jurisdiction  during  the  past 


liv  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

year.  The  lodges  appear  to  be  doing  good  work,  and  are  presided  over  by  competent 
and  well  skilled  officers.  Our  membership  shows  an  increase,  especially  gratifying  in 
view  cf  the  fact  that  the  names  of  three  lodges  have  been  removed  from  the  roll  and 
their  warrants  cancelled.  Our  funds  show  a  steady  and  continuous  improvement,  and 
peace  and  harmony  prevail  in  our  midst. 

"  From  official  repot  ts  we  note  w  th  pleasure  the  many  vi  its  i  aid  by  Grand  I  odge 
officers  to  the  various  lodge5,  and  do  not  doubt  but  much  of  our  enthusiasm  is  attri- 
butable to  this  cause.  They  cannot  fail  to  be  productive  of  good  ;  and  for  proof  that 
they  aie  fully  appreciated  by  the  members  of  the  Craft,  it  is  only  necessary  to  point  to 
the  loyal  ard  hearty  recept  ons  accorded  to  such  Grand  Ledge  officials,  as  "nstauced  in 
documents  before  us.        *        *        * 

"  The  harmonious  and  friendly  character  ( f  «  ur  relation  with  Sister  Grand  Bodies 
is  pleasing  to  contemplate,  and  we  anticipate  with  great  pleasure  the  report  on  foreign 
correspondent,  from  the  hands  of  our  R.  W.  B  o.  E.  T.  D.  Chambers,  who  has  so  ably 
and  satisfactorily  conducted  this  departmeLt  forthe  past  four  yea  s.  We  fully  endor.  e 
the  Grai.d  Master's  remarks  regarding  the  usefulness  of  these  reports,  and  the  va'uable 
information  to  be  gathered  therefiom,  and  trust  the  brethren  will  avail  themselves  of 
the  facilities  they  are  thereby  offered." 

RKGLAKD   AhD   QUEBEC. 

"  While  we  cannot  at  this  time  but  feel  disappo  nted  that  so  little  definite  informa- 
tion can  be  laid  before  us,  in  regard  to  mediation  with  England,  by  M.  W.  Bro.  Wal- 
kern,  yet  we  can  understand  that  diplomatic  reasons  may  require  such  information  to 
be  withheld,  in  the  best  interests  e  f  the  Craft,  and  we  suggest  that  every  opportunity 
should  re  offered  our  respected  mediator  in  h's  felf-impcsed  task,. and  can  only  trust 
that  his  hopes  of  u'timate  success  will  be  realized,  and  that  he  will  be  enabled  to  bring 
the  matter  to  a  happy  solution,  and  thereby  render  himself  entitled  to  the  gratitude  of 
the  Masonic  world."    *    *    * 

MASONIC  HOME. 

"  The  desirability  of  establishing  a  Masonic  Heme  in  this  jurisdiction  we  feel  sure 
must  recommei  d  itself  to  all,  anel  we  trust  present  cession  of  Grat  d  Lodge  will  s  e 
stejs  taken  to  supplement  1he  advance  already  made  in  this  direction,  not  only  by  an 
ordinance  encouraging  or  exacting  a  systematic  giving  on  ihe  part  of  lodges,  but  also 
by  an  effort  appealing  to  those  in  our  midst,  who  are  b'essed  with  a  fair  abundance  of 
worldly  goois,  to  give  as  they  are  able  to  Bach  a  worthy  obj  ct.  There  are,  perhaps, 
many  brethren  among  us  who  could,  without  detriment  to  their  heirs,  devote  a  l'ne  er 
two  in  their  wills  to  the  furtherance  of  this  scheme." 

A  large  number  of  amendments  were  made  to  the  Constitution,  one 
being  that  in  the  absence  of  the  Grand  Master,  the  Deputy  Grand 
Master  shall  preside,  and  not  the  senior  Past  Grand  Master. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : — 

"That  as  many  important  documents  and  other  relics  relating  to  Freemasonry  in 
this  jurisdiction  are  i  ow  in  possession  of  private  lodges  and  members  of  such  private 
lodges,  which  they  are  desirous  of  transferring  to  the  custody  of  th  s  Grand  Lodge,  the 
subject  of  the  receipt  cf  such  documents,  etc.,  their  futuie  care  and  control — be  and  is 
hereby  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  Masonry,  to  take  the  subj  ct  into 
consideration,  and  report  thereon  to  Grand  Lo^ge  at  the  very  earliest  opportunity.  And 
the  Grand  Secretary  is  hereby  authorized,  in  the  meantime,  to  receive  and  take  care  t  f 
all  such  di  cuments  and  relics,  until  the  action  of  Grand  L  dge  be  determined  in 
the  matter."    *    *    * 

"  That  this  Grand  Lodge  subscribe  the  sum  of  four  hund  ed  dollars  for  two  hundred 
copies  of  '  The  Historv  of  Freemasonry  in  the  Province  of  Quebec,'  which,  at  the 
general  request  of  the  Craft  in  this  Province,  has  been  undertaken  by  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  H. 
Graham,  P.G.M..  the  said  two  hunired  copies  to  be  sent  to  the  G:and  Lodges  'n  corres- 
pondence with  this  Grand  Lodge  and  the  representatives  of  this  Grand  L'dge  at  such 
Grand  Lodges,  and  that  said  sum  be  pi  iced  in  the  hands  of  the  M.  W.  the  Grand  Ma  ter, 
so  tlat  the  same  nay  be  used  in  such  manner  as  he  may  see  fit,  in  order  to  aid  and 
assist  in  the  work  of  compiling  and  publishing  said  history." 

A  proposition  to  add  another  fifty  cents  per  capita  for  "  home  "  and 
benevolent  purposes  was  referred  to  a  Special  Committee  to  report  at 
the  next  meeting. 

Canada,  for  1890,  receives  very  favorable  notice  at  the  hands  of  Bro. 
Chambers. 

1892. 

22nd  Communication,  Montteal,  January  27th,  1892. 

Frank  Edgar,  G.M. 

On  the  state  of  the  Craft,  he  says  : — 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  lv 

"I  have  not  before  me  1  he  c'etailed  reports  of  the  Grand  Secretary  and  the  Grand 
Tn.as.urer,  but  from  what  I  have  learned  I  am  able  to  state  that  a  substantia  increase 
in  the  membership  of  our  Order  and  a  continued  satisfactory  condition  cf  our  finances 
justify  the  belief  that  Freemasonry  in  the  Province  of  Quebec,  despite  many  adverse 
circumstances,  maintains  its  position  both  in  numbars  and  influence. 

"  The  Grand  Lodge  will  be  pleased  to  learn  that  peace  and  harmony  prevail  through- 
out our  Masonic  jurisdiction,  and  that  the  most  cordial  relations,  becoming  every  day 
more  intimate  by  association  and  visitations,  exist  between  our  brethren  in  the  several 
districts.  I  have  learned  during  the  past  year  of  many  visits  of  deputations  from  the 
city  lodges  to  their  brethren  in  the  country  districts,  and  I  am  assured  that  any  invita- 
tions to  visit  country  ledges  will  be  welcomed  by  the  city  b  ethren,  while  visitors  from 
other  districts  are  alwr ys  assured  of  a  hearty  reception  whenever  they  vis-it  any  of  our 
c  ty  lodges.  Such  association,  while  in  keeping  with  our  usages  and  customs,  is  pro- 
ductive of  these  kindly  feelings  which  should  always  exist  among  Freemasons.  Visits 
by  deputations  from  lodges  to  other  lodges  in  their  own  or  other  d'stricts,  should  be 
encouraged  in  every  way,  and  I  lv  pe  will  receive  the  hearty  support  of  every  officer 
and  brother  of  this  Grand  Lodge. 

"I  will  only  refer,  brethren,  to  the  matter  of  the  slight  disturbing  e'ement  in  our 
jurisdiction  which  caused  to  much  discussion  at  some  previous  communications  of  this 
Grand  Lodge,  to  state  that  it  has  not  been  heard  of  during  my  te  m  of  office.  If  there 
still  exists  in  this  Province,  any  Masons  working  under  any  other  authority  than  that 
of  this  Grand  Lodge,  such  bodies  have  not  come  officially  before  my  notice,  and  they 
must  be  too  insignificant  in  numbers  and  influence  to  merit  our  attention. 

This  Grand  L  dge  has  now  done  al  that  its  duty  to  the  Craft  at  large  can  require  in 
its  endeavors  to  extend  to  every  Mason  in  this  jurisdiction  the  advantages  and  privil- 
eges of  members-hip  with  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Quebec,  and  if  any  brethren  have  failed 
to  avail  themselves  of  this  privilege,  so  freely  extended,  they  must  take  the  responsi- 
bility of  their  action." 

New  Zealand  was  recognized.     Cuba  and  Mexico  were  held  over. 

In  his  Review  of  Canada  for  1891,  Bro.  E.  T.  D.  Chambers  has  the 
following  : — 

"  M.  W.  Bro.  J.  Ross  Robertson  presided,  and  delivered  one  of  the  most  eloquent 
addresses  that  p  oceed^d  from  the  Grand  E«st  of  an  American  Grand  Lodge  in  1891.  It 
ismaiked  by  literary  and  Masonic  erudition,  by  dt  licacy  of  feeln  g  and  strength  of 
purpose,  by  commendable  zeal  and  superiority  of  judgment  and  tact." 

We  also  copy  some  of  his  very  excellent  remarks  on  "  the  Masonic 
outlook." 

"  It  is  not  without  surprise  and  satisfaction  that  we  obseive  a  few  rifts  in  the  dark 
clouds  of  ultramontane  illiberality  that  have  so  long  hove  ed  over  the  Latin  nations  of 
Europe.  In  Spain  and  in  Hung  ry  ihere  have  recently  occurred  instances  of  liberality 
towards  Freemasonry,  which  trifling  as  they  are,  would  be  no  more  tolerated  in  the 
Province  of  Quebec  to-day,  than  would  a  nat'onal  revolution,  and  probably  not  nearly 
so  readily.  The  Symbo  ic  Grand  Lodge  of  Spain,  founded  February  24th,  1889,  was 
legally  recognized  by  the  Spanish  Government,  March  1  th,  1889.  The  Catholic  con- 
gregations at  Pressburg,  Hungary,  adopted  a  resolution  expelling  all  members  who  are 
Freemasons,  and  p  ohibiting  and  excluding  all  Freemasons  f  om  the'r  organization. 
An  appeal  was  taken  from  their  decision  to  the  Cardinal  and  Prince-Prim  as  Simrr, 
ar.d  this  highest  clerical  authoiity  n  Hungary  sus  a'ned  the  appeal  and  invalidated  the 
measure. 

"  We  notice  in  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  Three  Globes,  at  Berlin,  a 
sketch  of  the  visit  of  K  ng  Hubert,  of  Italy,  and  reference  to  the  de  ign  of  the  German 
Fraternity  o  honor  Brother  F.  Crispi,  the  King's  Minister-Pre  ident,  the  prom'net  t 
Italian  patriot  and  Mason,  by  a  Masonic  reception.  The  invitation  was  signed  by 
Masons  fr  m  all  Germany,  assembl  d  in  Berlin.  For  want  of  time  Brother  F,  Crispi 
sent  his  regrets  in  a  letter  from  which  we  take  the  following  : 

"  '  German  Freemasonry,  whose  task  and  aim  is  the  peace  and  the  pacification  of 
the  world,  can  but  sympathize  with  the  King,  my  sovereign,  who  is  now  visiting  your 
Emperor  for  the  united  purpose  of  preventing  war  and  its  consequences.  I  pray  to  the 
Grand  Architect  of  the  Universe  to  give  His  aid  in  this  holy  work.' 

"  Irom  which  it  is  evident  ihat  Brother  Cr  spi,  who  is  a  statesman  as  well  as  a  Free- 
mason, has  conceived  a  clearer  and  better  idea  of  the  task  and  aim  of  Masonry  than 
Brother  Littlejohn  of  Wisconsin,  who  ho'ds  ihat  our  system  needs,  to-day.  some  grand 
object  for  which  the  Masons  of  the  world  can  unitedly  labor,  and  suggests  the  exertion 
of  Masonic  influence  for  the  adoption  of  some  plan  for  the  settlement  of  national  ques- 
tions without  resort  to  war.  Brother  Crispi's  reference,  it  may  be  a  gued,  is  solely  to 
German  Freemasonry.  But  the  Freemasonry  of  Gem  any  makes  no  diect  effort  to  in- 
fluence statesmanship  in  its  method  of  settling  national  disputes,  £ny  more  than  tl  e 
Fre  masonry  of  America  does.  True  to  the  traditions  of  the  Fathers,  and  following  in 
the  ways  in  which  they  walked,  its  task  and  aim  is  the  peace  and  pacification  of  the 


lvi  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

world  by  means  of  its  oral,  symbo'ical  and  practical  teaching  of  the  brotherhood  of 
man,  and  of  the  consequent  duty  of  all  men  to  love  as  brethren.  If  this  be  true  of 
Masonry  in  Germany,  where  all  rank-;  of  society  are  permeated  with  a  love  of  martial 
display,  and  with  a  be'ief  that  war  may  be  best  "avoided  by  maintaining  a  condition  of 
constant  preparation  for  it,  what  larger  measure  of  success  ma/  not  be  anticipated  of 
from  the  moral  teachings  of  our  Order,  in  communities  where  the  peaceful  iriuaaphs  of 
art  and  science  are  more  highly  prized  than  the  display  of  martial  skill  and  prowess,  and 
where  a  standing  army  is  regarded  rather  as  a  necessary  evil,  than  a  source  of  national 
pride,  or  an  illustration  of  national  strength  ?  Masonry,  whether  American  or  Euro- 
pean, is  doing  its  appointed  work,  in  its  owa  appoiuted  way,  ani  what  it  needs  is  not 
any  new  object  for  which  the  Masons  of  the  world  can  unitedly  labor,  but  more  zeal, 
more  earnestness  in  the  objects  that  have  always  been  its  own,  less  weariness  in  well- 
doing, a  more  faithful  observance  of  its  precepts  and  teachings,  and  above  a'l,  a  per- 
sonal illustration  of  its  great  truths  in  the  life  and  conduct  of  every  one  of  its  indi- 
vidual members.  Thus,  and  thus  alone,  may  we  secure  the  permanency  of  our  beloved 
Institution.  We  frequently  plume  ourselves  upon  the  belief  that  Mason  y,  having 
endured  through  all  preceding  ages,  is  b'jund  to  survive  through  those  that  are  yet  for 
to  come  So  there  are  those,  who  professing  a  firm  faith  in  the  principle  of  the  sur- 
vival of  the  fittest,  act  as  though  they  were  convinced  that  everything  that  is  fit  will 
survive,  and  may  be  left  to  the  slow  evolutbn  of  circumstances." 

Lodges,  56;  members,  3,141  ;  increase,  81. 
Frank  Edgar  (Montreal),  G.M. 
John  H.  Isaacson  (Montreal),  G.S. 

RHODE  ISLAND. 

101st  Communication,  Providence,  May  18th,  1891. 

George  H.  Kenyon,  G.M. 

The  past  year  has  been  one  of  prosperity  and  unity  among  the  Craft. 
Harmony  and  the  true  spirit  of  fraternity  seem  to  prevail  throughout 
the  jurisdiction. 

The  following  report  was  adopted,  and  the  sum  of  $200  voted  to  con- 
tinue the  reprint : — 

"  The  Standing  Committee  on  Reprint  of  Early  Proceedings  would  respectfully  report 
that  they  have  been  unable  to  complete  the  second  instalment  of  Volume  II.  by  reason 
of  the  great  difficulty  of  gaining  such  information  as  th  y  desire,  the  book  is  now  deal- 
ing with  that  period  of  time  in  the  midst  of  the  Anti-Masonic  excitement  and  the  records 
are  very  meagre.  We  hope  to  complete  that  portio  i  in  hand  in  the  cou-se  of  three 
months,  and  respectfully  ask  for  the  usual  appropriation  of  $200  that  we  may  continue 
the  work  during  the  earning  year." 

At  a  semi-annual  meeting,  the  following  constitutional  amendment 
was  adopted  : 

"  Provided,  That  the  jurisdiction  of  the  several  Subord  nate  Lodges  shall  remain  as 
it  is  now  e6tab  ished  by  the  General  Regulations  of  this  Gra  d  Lodge,  until  the  same 
shall  be  changed  by  Grand  Lodge  ;  and  provided  further,  that  no  change  shall  be  made 
in  the  jurisdiction  of  the  several  Subordinate  Lodges,  unless  a  notice  in  wiitingshall  be 
sent  by  the  Grand  Sejretary  to  each  lodge  whose  juritdic  ion  would  be  affected  thereby, 
at  least  sixty  days  previous  to  the  Communication  of  the  Grand  L^dge,  at  which  action 
is  to  be  taken,  and  al-o  that  notice  of  said  proposed  change  of  jurisdiction  hi  given  in 
the  warant  calling  the  said  Communication,  nor  without  the  consent  of  the  lodge 
whose  jurisdiction  it  affected." 

The  Centennial  Anniversary  was  celebrated  on  June  24th,  1891,  with 
appropriate  ceremonies,  and  a  medal  was  struck  in  honor  of  the  event. 
A  complimentary  receotion  was  tendered  to  the  Grand  Master,  at  which 
over  3,000  brethren  and  ladies  were  present.  The  other  ceremonies  in- 
cluded a  large  procession,  musical  and  devotional  services,  and  histori- 
cal addresses,  winding  up  with  a  grand  banquet.  The  expenses  were 
defrayed  by  voluntary  subscriptions  from  the  Craft  throughout  the 
State. 

Lodges,  37  ;  members,  4,177  ;  increase,  186. 

George  H.  Kenyon  (Providence),  G.M. 

Edwin  Baker  (Providence),  G.S. 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lvii 

SOUTH  CAROLINA. 

115th  Communication,  Charleston,  December  8th,  1891. 

Laurie  T.  Izlar,  G.M. 

Throughout  this  jurisdiction  Freemasonry  is  marching  onward.  They 
are  increasing  in  numbers,  and  there  is  a  manifest  desire  to  uphold  and 
make  prominent  the  true  principles  and  teachings  of  the  Order.  Two 
new  lodges  were  formed,  and  six  others  revived. 

The  Special  Committee  on  Masonic  Orphanage  reported  adversely  to 
any  action  at  present,  and  their  report  was  adopted. 

A  proposal  to  put  Past  Grand  Masters  on  the  pay  roll,  the  same  as 
representatives,  was  indefinitely  postponed. 

The  new  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania  was  recognized. 

In  one  of  the  Reports  of  the  District  Deputies,  we  find  the  following 
paragraph  : — 

"  I  am  convinced  that  the  welfare  of  the  Craft  would  be  promoted  by  abolishing  the 
office  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters,  and  providing  insttad  the  old  office  of  Grand 
Lecturer,  with  a  sufficient  salary  t  >  enable  him  to  de  ote his  en'ire  tiine  to  visi'ing  and 
instructing  the  Craft.  I  believe  it  impossible  to  secure  intelligent  and  well  informed 
District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  who  can  spare  the  time  to  properly  visit  and  instruct 
their  lodges.  Again,  it  cannot  be  denied  that,  under  the  present  system,  there  is  a  fast 
growing  lack  of  uniformity  in  the  work." 

The  Committee  on  Jurisprudence  reported  in  favor  of  abolishing  the 
office  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  "  as  the  many  years  of  experi- 
ence under  this  system  has  taught  us  that  the  ends  sought  have  not 
been  attained."  This  report,  and  a  scheme  to  have  a  Grand  Lecturer 
in  place  of  the  District  Deputies,  was  received  as  a  notice  of  motion  for 
next  Grand  Lodge. 

In  his  Report  on  Correspondence,  the  Grand  Secretary  says  that  the 
Address  of  Grand  Master  J.  Ross  Robertson,  in  1891,  "  is  full  of  in- 
teresting matter  and  sound  advice  to  the  Craft." 

Lodges,  184  ;  members,  4,944. 

William  T.  Branch  (Abbeville),  G.M. 

Charles  Inglesby  (Charleston),  G.S. 

SOUTH  DAKOTA. 

17th  Communication,  Watertown,  June  6th,  1891. 

Theodore  D.  Kanouse,  G.M. 

There  were  no  special  changes  in  their  lodges  or  membership.  Al- 
most all  of  the  lodges  are  in  a  reasonably  prosperous  condition.  On  the 
exclusiveness  of  Masonry,  Bro.  Kanouse  says  : — 

"  The  only  cause  for  alarm  wh'ch  I  can  observe  from  a  careful  survey  of  our  field,  is 
that  fri'm  the  'habit'  »f  many  benevolent  and  fraternal  organizations  existing  in  the 
midst  of  almost  e  ery  c  immunity,  and  with  which  many  of  us  have  become  allied,  we 
may  forget  the  distinguishing  feature  of  our  ancient  order,  and  m  staking  increase  in 
odg^s  a  d  membership  for  real  p»o  perity,  begin,  unwittingly  a  recruitiug  crusade. 
Let  us  never  forget  'hat  a  man  who  has  not  first  bocome  a  Mas  n  in  h  s  heart,  though 
he  may  tower  above  his  fellows  in  wedth  and  influe  ce,  is  not  a  sui  able  stone  for  the 
Builder's  u-e. 

"  When  the  heart  of  man  has  first  conceived  a  regard  for  our  ancient  fraterni'y,  until 
by  it  he  is  induced  to  ask  admission  through  our  portals  into  our  chambers,  where 
light  thall  reveal  to  him  that '  the  half  has  ntver  been  told  '  it  is  time  to  lend  a  list- 
ening ear  ard  a  help'ng  hand.  We  need  t  >  be  told  ovi  rand  over  aga;n  thatMaso  >ry  never 
solicits  recruits.  They  must  come  if  they  e  er  enter  our  fraternal  precincts,  or  entering, 
prove  themselvis  w  rthy  <f  so  high  honor.  We  all  owe  nvjch  to  the  institution  of 
Ancient,  Free  and  Accepted  Masonry,  but  the  ins'  itution  owes  us,  much  lets  '  profanes  ' 
— absolutely  nothing. 

"  It  may  require,  doubtless  does  require,  a  good  deal  of  cool  self  possession  to  live 
amongrt  the  rushing,  growing,  advertising  fraternities  of  modern  times,  and  not 
drink  in  the  same  spirit,  and  allow  it  to  exhibit  itself  in  ou  Mason'c  (un-Mason!c) 
practices. 


lviii  GRAND  LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

"  Let  me  quote  again,  from  ore  of  our  first  Masonic  authors,  a  sent'ment  which  I 
wish  was  emblazoned  upon  the  palm  of  the  Right  Hand  of  every  Master  Mason,  viz.: 
*  Ancient,  Fr.e  ai.d  Accepted  Mason'y  was  originally  intended  for  the  few,  whose  in- 
telligence was  such  as  would  enable  them  to  appreciate  its  beauties,  and  whose  morals 
were  such  as  would  enable  them  to  exemplify  its  virtues.'  The  work  of  reformation  is 
a  grand  one,  and  we  owe  it  to  ourselves  to  be  in  the  froat  ranks  of  those  who  are 
staving  to  raise  the  fallen,  and  to  cheer  the  faint.  But  ours  is  not  a  reformatory  in- 
stitution. It  is  rather  a  clustering  of  men  about  a  magnet  (Masonry)  who  were  en  rap- 
port with  it,  prior  to  entering  its  doors.  Though  1  ot  another  Mason  should  ever  be 
made,  we  should  guard  our  doors  securely  against  those  who  seek  to  wear  our  badges 
fcr  mercenary  purp<  ses,  and  whose  daily  lives  of  debauchery,  profanity  and  vulgarity, 
give  the  lie  to  their  professions  of  faith  in  the  tenets  of  our  Craft. 

"  Who  wears  the  Square  rpon  his  breast, 

Does  in  the  eye  of  God  attest 
And  in  the  face  of  man, 

That  all  his  actions  will  c.  mpare 

With  the  divine,  the  unerring  Square, 
That  squares  great  virtue's  plan  ; 

Aud  he  erects  his  edifice, 

By  this  design,  and  this,  and  this." 

Four  new  lodges  were  organized.  The  Grand  Secretary  suggests  that 
all  Past  Grand  Officers  should  furnish  the  Grand  Secretariat  with  a  cabi- 
net photograph,  to  be  kept  in  a  Grand  Lodge  album,  which  would  re- 
sult in  a  valuable  collection  in  the  future. 

The  Grand  Lecturer  visited  twenty  lodges,  at  which  eight  others  were 
represented,  and  he  reports  that  their  progress  in  the  esoteric  work  was 
entirely  satisfactory,  although  in  some  cases  the  want  of  funds  prevent- 
ed lodges  from  having  these  schools  of  instruction. 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  codify  the  laws  and  decisions. 

From  the  Report  of  the  Committee  on  the  Address,  we  make  the  fol- 
lowing extracts : — 

"  We  do  most  emphatically  commend  to  the  Craft  t'  at  portion  ef  the  Grand  Master's 
address,  which  discourages  the  practice  of  admitt;ng  those  who  are  striving  to  convert" 
the  n  eans  of  the  Order  to  n  ercenary  purposes,  and  v>hose  daily  examples  of  vice  and 
evil-doing  subject  our  Order  to  the  bitterest  outside  criticisms,  and  we  do  cordially  ap- 
prove that  p  rtion  of  his  iddress,  in  which  be  cjI's  attention  to  our  becoming  allied  to 
other  societies,  and  cautions  us  not  to  f<  rget  our  connectious  with  Masonry  or  to  nake 
of  it  'A  recruiting  crusade,'  and  recommended  these  woids  of  h's,  so  leplete  with 
Masonic  wisdom,  so  full  of  the  higher  1  ws  of  our  beloved  institution,  to  the  most  earn- 
est attention  of  the  brethren  of  this  Masonic  jurisdiction.        *        *        * 

The  beautiful  life  size  picture  of  our  late  Past  Grand  Master,  George  H.  Hand,  pre- 
sented to  this  Grand  LO'Jge  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  as  a  token  of  his  personal  esteem 
for  the  deceased,  >hould  be  received  with  sincere  thanks  by  this  Grand  Lodge. 

"The  aibum  to  cr ntain  the  pictures  of  the  Past  Grand  Officers,  n  entioned  b3"  the 
Grand  Sicreta'y,  should  be  purchased,  and  we  recommend  that  he  be  instructed  to  pro- 
cure one,  and  endeavor  to  obtain  the  pictures  of  a  1  Pa-t  Grand  Officers. 

"  We  cr  ngratulate  this  Grand  L^dge,  the  Grand  Secretary  ar.d  the  officers  of  all 
Suboroinate  Lodges,  that  for  tix  (6)  cousecutive  years,  reports  have  be.n  received  from 
all  Subordinate  Lodges  within  this  jurisdiction,  and  w.th  pleasure  we  refer  to  £0  com 
mendable  a  record." 

The  following  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Ritual  was  adopted  : — 

"We  are  in  favor  of  the  present  system  of  teaching  the  esoteric  work,  end  firmly 
be'ieve  the  Grard  Lecturer's  method  is  a  correct  and  the  only  true  way  to  arrive  at  a 
uniformity  of  ritual  work  among  our  lodges,  and  regret  that  so  many  of  the  lodges  of 
this  jurisdiction  were  unab'e  to  avail  themselves  of  these  schools  of  instruction  during 
the  year  past. 

"  We  believe  and  recommend  that  the  Giand  Lecturer  be  paid  by  the  Grand  Lo  'ge, 
thus  enabl;ng  him  to  visit  all  the  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction,  whether  they  are  able  to 
stand  the  expense  •  f  schools  or  not. 

"  Ihe  nect  ssity  for  a  uniformity  of  work  must  be  apparent  to  a'l,  and  with  this  object 
in  view  we  again  earnestly  recommend  the  Grand  Lodge  to  appropriate  at  least  |500 
the  coming  year  to  the  Grand  Lecturer  as  his  salary  and  expenses,  and  that  he  be  re- 
quired to  vi.  it  bt  least  thirty  lodges,  giving  two  days  school  to  each. 

"  We  belie  e  in  this  manner  that  all  the  lodges  in  the  jurisdiction  could  have  a  school 
once  in  evtiy  two  years. 

"  We  have  carefully  examined  the  Masonic  Funeral  Service  prepared  by  your  com- 
mittee, and  are  of  the  opinion  that  it  fills  a  long  felt  want,  and  recommend  that  it  be 
adopted  by  our  Grand  Lodge. 


FOREIGN    CORRESPONDENCE.  lix 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Tasmania  was  recognized,  but  New  Zealand  was 
declined. 

Bro.  Wm.  Blatt  Reports  on  Correspondence.  In  his  review  of  Can- 
ada "for  1890,  he  says  : — ■ 

"  An  amendment  is  proposed,  that  the  business  of  a  lodge  should  be  conducted  by  M. 
M's.  only,  and  in  that  degree.  While  the  vast  majority  of  neaily  all  Grand  Lodges 
have  long  sii.ee  adopted  this  regulation,  we  luve  ever  deemed  siid  change  an  innova- 
tion ever  to  be  regretted,  and  o:.e  which  has  almost  ovei thrown  what  we  deem  a 
cardinal  principle  of  the  institution,  to  wit :  That  an  E.  A.  is  to  all  intents  aud  pu>  poses 
a  Mason." 

Bro.  Blatt  believes  that  a  Mason  suspended  for  non-payment  of  dues 
should  not  be  placed  in  the  same  category  as  one  suspended  or  expelled 
for  unmasonic  conduct ;  that  an  affirmation  is  as  binding  as  an  oath  ; 
that  no  affiliation  fee  should  be  charged  ;  that  the  Past  Master's  De- 
gree should  be  abolished  ;  that  a  Past  Master  from  an  outside  jurisdic- 
tion should  be  competent  to  act  as  installing  officer  in  any  lodge  ;  that  a 
corner-stone  must  not  necessarily  be  laid  in  the  geographical  north-east 
corner  ;  that  a  brother  made  in  a  lodge  becomes  ipso  facto  a  member 
thereof,  whether  he  signs  the  by-laws  or  not,  and  that  the  esoteric  work 
should  not  be  reduced  to  cypher  and  promiscuously  distributed  ;  in  all 
of  which  we  are  happy  to  be  able  to  agree  with  him. 

On  Masonic  charity,  he  well  says  :— 

"  We  not  only  fuly  agree  with  this  but  think  it  about  time  that  a  lodge  and  the 
fraternity  at  large  should  learn  and  practice  the  principle  of  Masonic  charity.  By 
Masonic  charity  wc  mean  an  int<  rpretation  of  that  broadest  of  words  in  its  broadest, 
most  disinterested,  most  liberal  s  nse.  In  short  have  it  interpreted  in  a  sense  measured 
only  by  the  necessity  of  the  recipient  without  e\  eti  a  thought  of  reimbursemi  nt.  A 
Mason  in  need  or  distress  is  the  direct  charge  of  the  Masonic  community  in  whnh  he 
may  become  so  regardless  of  where  he  nray  be  affiliated.  We  have  borrowed,  probaby 
learned  too  much  from  ether  teiie\olent  societies,  in  this  matter,  societies  whose  bene- 
fits (not  charity),  are  obi  gatory  and  must  be  paid  '  a  la  carte.'  Masonic  charity  is  not 
of  that  order." 

Lodges,  78  ;  members,  3,505  ;  increase,  119. 
George  A.  Johnston  (Mitchell),  G.M. 
Charles  T.  Mc'Coy  (Aberdeen),  G.L. 

TENNESSEE. 

78th  Communication,  Nashville,  January  27th,  1892. 
William  S.  Smith,  G.M. 

The  Grand  Master  very  properly  condemns  an  innovation  in  the  man- 
ner of  conducting  the  funeral  ceremonies  : —  • 

"  There  is  within  this  jurisdiction  b°ing  practised  a  funeral  se  vice  which  I  consider 
to  be  an  'innovation  in  the  bcdy  of  Masonry' and  of  recent  date,  and  Subordinate 
Lodges  are  taking  part  therein.  Against  this  I  ent  r  my  solemn  protesf.  It  should 
not  be  tolerated  in  this  jurisdiction. 

"  It  is  the  practice  at  some  places  for  the'Commandery  to  take  charge  of  the  body  of 
a  decea>ed  Br  ther,  and  cons'gn  the  same  with  another  and  different  service  from  the 
one  laid  down  in  our  Text  Book,  Subordinate  Lodges  joining  in  the  same,  forming  the 
outside  line  at  the  grave.  In  the  language  of  our  'J  ext  Book,  'the  whole  ceremony  must 
be  under  the  direction  ef  the  Master  of  the  Lod,re  cf  which  the  deceas  d  was  a  mem- 
ber ;  '  and  further,  'if  the  deceas. d  was  a  member  of  aChapttr,  Commandery  or  Con- 
sistory, a  pert  on  of  the  p  11  bearers  should  be  lake-n  from  these  bodies  s  verally.' 

"I  think  it  highly  proper  for  the  Commandery  to  acc.mpany  the  remains  to  the 
place  of  interment  ;  but  In  doing  so,  it  should  be  only  as  an  escort,  and,  upon  ar.iv- 
ing  at  the  grave,  they  should  tate  their  places  purely  as  a  guard  of  honor,  he  Lodge 
forming  in  the  inside,  and  the  W.M.,  or  some  one  under  his  direction,  consigning  the 
body. 

"If  it  be  the  request  of  the  deceased  to  be  buried  by  «noth  r  form  or  ceremony 
than  the  or.e  herein  alluded  to,  which  :s  laid  down  in  our  Text  Book,  the  Worshipful 
Master  should  not  permit  their  Ledges  to  take  part  in  the  ceiemonies.  'The  services 
arranged  for  the  burial  <  f  the  dead  in  our  Text  Book,  are  adapted  fur  all  the  pur- 
poses for  which  ceremonies  of  that  character  may  be  required.'  " 


lx  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — ■ 

"Resolved,  That  the  M.W.  Grand  Master  be  authorized  to  appoint  fjye  delegates  to 
represent  Tennessee  in  a  Fraternal  Gongress  in  Chicago,  during  the  World's  Fair,  if 
such  a  Congress  shall  be  holden  ;  provided,  and  it  is  distinctly  understood,  that 
neither  the  action  of  said  Congress  nor  of  said  delegates  shall  in  any  respect  whatever 
be  of  any  binding  force  upon  the  Grand  Lodge  or  the  Masons  of  Tennessee,  and  that 
the  expenses  of  the  delegates  in  attending  said  Congre;s  shall  not  be  a  charge  upon 
the  treasury  of  the  Grand  Lodge." 

An  opportunity  was  afforded  to  the  members  to  make  pledges  to  a 
fund  for  the  completion  of  their  Masouic  Home,  when  there  were 
pledged  from  lodges,  81,712  ;  from  individuals,  S550,  and  the  members 
placed  upon  the  altar  in  cash,  for  this  purpose,  §189.45. 

Eight  new  lodges  received  dispensations. 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  Bro.  George  C.  Connor.  He  has 
returned  from  a  trip  to  Europe,  and  gives  us  ,the  following  remarks  on 
the  Italian  fraternities  : — 

"  I  am  thoroughly  convinced  that  the  great  temples  of  Ita'y  were  erected  by 
secret  Societies  of  Builders,  societies  that  included  both  operatives,  architects  and 
superintendents.  The  priests  held  membership  in  these,  if  they  were  either  archi- 
tects, artists  or  superintenpents.  And  while  I  have  no  direct  proof  to  adduce,  I  am 
neverthe'ess  well-satisfied  that  the  secrets  of  the  societies  were  not  demanded  at  the 
Confessional. 

"  When  Masonry  took  on  the  speculative  features  it  gradually  separated  itself  from 
the  operators,  and  assumed  aristocratic  tendencies.  The  engrafting  thereon,  or  rather 
the  attempt  to  graft,  of  the  Oriental  Mysteries  led  to  an  absolute  separation.  The 
Operative  guilds  declined  and  failed,  audthe  Speculative,  which  retained  the  symbols, 
prospered.  The  secrets  were  multiplied  ad  the  priests  excluded,  and  then  the 
Church  of  Rome  began  to  denounce  the  Societies. 

"  We  trace  the  'Marks'  of  the  Ancient  Operative  Craft  on  the  temples  and  palaces 
of  the  islands  of  Great  Britain,  and  of  the  Continent,  but  Speculative  Freemasonry 
has  little  now  that  was  known  to  or  practised  by  those  ancient  guilds.  Our  ceremon- 
ials were  unknown  to  them,  and  their  '  Making*'  required  physical  perfection,  for  the 
'Making 'was  all  there  was  to  the  anc'ent  introductions  into  the  Fraternity.  Hence, 
through  ig  orance  of  ancient  necessities,  we  now  c'iog  to  the  unnecessary  phjsical 
perfection  dogma." 

Our  proceedings  of  1891  receive  a  full  share  of  his  attention. 
Lodges,  422  ;  members,  17,329;  increase,  586. 
M.  D.  Smallman  (MeMinnville),  G.M. 
John  Frizzell  (Nashville),  G.S. 

TEXAS. 

5'3th  Communication,  Houston,  December  8th,  1891. 

George  W.  Tyler,  G.M. 

The  Grand  Master  reminds  the  brethren  that  Texas  is  a  great  State, 
great  in  extent  and  growing  great  in  population,  and  that  the  labors  of 
the  Grand  Master  have  been  correspondingly  great.     He  says  : — 

"  The  general  awakening  and  revival  of  interest  in  the  work  of  our  fraternity  in  al* 
portions  of  the  Stat*  is  an  occasion  for  congratulation  and  joy.  The  widespread  inter- 
est and  zeal  of  the  brethren,  the^eneral  desire  to  lea  n  the  work,  the  greatly  increased 
number  of  bright  Masons,  the  large  attendance  and  the  splendid  tone  of  the  lodges, 
the  more  rigid  enforcement  of  discipline,  and  the  number,  character  and  Masonic  at- 
tainments of  those  who  are  seeking  our  fellowship — all  these  mark  an  era  in  our  p-o- 
gress  and  inspire  new  hor>e  for  the  future.  Many  lodges  have  built  new  and  substantial 
halls,  others  have  refitttd  and  refurnished  their  old  ones.  The  finances  of  the  loilges 
are  generally  improving,  dues  are  more  promptly  paid,  and  a  great  many  non-affiliates 
are  returning  to  their  duties  and  becoming  active  workman  in  the  quarries. 

"With  the  settlement  of  the  northwestern  portion  of  our  St.te  the  planting  of 
Mason'y  goes  on  simultaneously — our  fraternity  being  thee,  as  it  has  been  all  over  the 
United  States,  the  pioneer  of  our  civilization"  In  the  older  settled  portions  of  the 
State  the  founding  of  new  towns  and  the  densiry  of  the  papulation  are  c  tiling  for  the 
orgaiizatijn  of  new  lodges,  and  several  applications  which  I  have  refu-ed  ou  account 
of  the  constitutional  limit  as  to  distance,  w  11  doubtless  be  before  you  for  charters  and 
have  merits  in  their  claims  So  .t  is  that  progress  and  tubstmt'al  progress  is  evince i 
on  every  hand,  and  we  have  reason  to  be  proud." 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxi 

Seven  new  lodges  were  formed. 

It  is  impossible  to  condense  his  remarks  on  Masonry  in  Mexico,  and 
the  importance  of  the  subject  will  justify  us  in  submitting  them  in 
full  :— 

"  The  status  of  Masonry  in  Mexico  has  long  been  a  subject  of  uncertainty  and  doubt 
in  this  Grand  Lodge,  as  well  as  in  other  North  American  jurisdiction".  That  the  solu- 
tion is  now  close  at  hand  should  be  an  occasion  for  congratulation. 

"  Early  in  the  present  year,  R.W.  Bro.  S.  T.  Foster,  of  Laredo,  District  Deputy  Grand 
Master  of  the  Forty-ninth  District,  and  R.  W.  Bro.  Winchester  Kelso,  of  Eagle  Pass, 
District  Deputy  Gracd  Master  of  the  Fifty-Sec  nd  District,  under  the  inspiration  of  the 
resolutions  adopted  last  year,  aud  with  my  sanction  and  ai' vice,  began  an  investiga- 
tion of  the  authority  under  which  the  Mexican  lodges  along  the  Rio  Grande  were  held, 
and  very  promptly  submitted  to  me  such  information  as  they  were  tble  to  obtain. 
These  brethren  were  very  energetic,  zealous  and  painstaking  in  their  investigations, 
and  I  gave  them  all  the  t id  and  encouragement  in  my  power.  Their  inquiries  were 
conducted  mainly  by  correspondence  and  By  personal  interviews  with  the  State  Grand 
Masters  and  other  piominent  Masons  residing  in  the  Mexican  towns  along  the  border, 
and  our  correspondence  on  this  subject  became  rather  voluminous. 

"  We  were  not  long  in  ascertaining  that  there  had  recently  been  a  general  reorgani- 
zation of  the  fraternity  in  the  Republic  of  Mexico,  and  that  the  ruling  power  there  in 
Symbo'ic  Masonry  was  a  central  Grand  Body  known  as  "  La  Gran  Dieta  Simbolica  de 
los  Estadbs  Unidos  Mexicanos,"  with  its  seat  at  the  city  of  Mexico,  and  with  its  State 
Grand  Ledges  in  the  various  States  and  in  the  Federal  District,  and  witn  its  subordinate 
lodges  throughout  the  Republic.  This  reorganization  hus  practically  replaced  the 
former  B!ue  Lodge  Masonry  of  that  country. 

"  It  was  made  known  to  me  by  Bro.  Foster  last  spring  that  there  were  two  lodges  on 
the  Texas  side  of  the  Rio  Grande  holding  charters  from  the  Gran  Dieta — one  at  Laredo, 
in  Webb  county,  the  other  at  Benevides,  in  Duval  county.  Arequtst  was  made  to 
the  Mexican  authorities  for  the  withdrawal  of  theLe  lodges  from  our  territory,  and  upon 
the  failure  to  comply  with  the  request,  I  issued  a  circular  on  the  22nd  day  of  May  sus- 
pending the  resolutiors  in  regard  to  Masonry  in  Mexico  adopted  last  year,  and  forbid- 
ding our  lodges  to  hold  Masonic  intercourse  with  the  constituents  of  the  Gran  Dieta 
.until  otherwise  oidered. 

"  During  the  summer  R.  W.  Ermilio  G.  Canton,  Grand  Secretary  General  of  the 
Gran  Dieta,  vi  ited  the  Mexican  lodges  along  the  border,  and,  learnii  g  the  status  of 
affairs,  issued  a  decree,  which  commanded  that  the  columns  of  thrse  two  lodges  in 
Texas  be  taken  duwn,  and  the  execution  of  this  decree  was  committed  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  'Luz  de  la  Frcntare,  No.  14,'  at  Nuevo  Loredo,  North  Tamaulipas,  of  which 
M.W.  Jose  Rossemberger  is  the  Grand  Master,  and  who  immediately  carried  cut  the 
order  and  dissolved  the  two  lodges  in  question .  The  courteous  and  r.  rompt  action  of 
these  distinguished  brethren  commanded  my  unbounded  admiration,  and  was  accom- 
panied with  generous  expresions  of  their  fraternal  respect  and  consideration  fur  our 
territorial  rights  as  a  sovereign  Masonic  power.  I  immediately  issued  another  circular, 
dated  September  26th,  recalling  the  former  one,  reinstating  the  resolutions  of  1890  in 
full  force,  and  further  declaring,  under  the  provisions  of  said  resolutions,  that  all 
lodges  in  the  Republic  of  Mexico  holding  charters  from  and  under  the  obedience  of 
the  Gran  Dieta  are  regular  lodg<  s,  and  authorizing  our  lodges  to  hold  Masonic  inter- 
course with  the  same. 

"  About  the  same  time  I  received  a  communication  from  M.  W.  Manuel  M.  Bauche, 
Grand  Master  of  Coahuila,  informing  me  of  his  appointment  by  the  Gran  Dieta  as  a 
special  commissioner  to  treat  with  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Texas  as  to  all  matters  of  differ- 
ence between  the  two  Grand  Bodies,  and  to  negotiate  with  a  view  to  mutual  recogni- 
tion and  the  exchange  of  fraternal  representatives.  He  inclosed  a  t  anslated  copy  of 
his  commission,  which  conferred  upon  him  all  the  powers  necessary  in  the  premises, 
and  he  requested  me  to  meet  him  for  the  purposes  indicated  at  such  time  and  place  as 
I  might  select.  Desiring  to  further  inform  myself  by  a  personal  investigation  on  the 
ground,  I  decided  to  meet  the  distinguished  brother  at  Monterey,  in  the  State  of  Nuevo 
Leon,  Mexico,  on  the  26th  day  of  October,  and  the  meeting  was  so  arranged.  Before 
my  departure  I  invoked  the  counsel  and  good  offices  of  P.M. 's  Marcus  F.  Mott,  A.  J. 
Rose,  Thou.as  M.  Matthews,  our  able  chairman  on  Foreign  Correspondence,  and  others 

"  On  m}'  way  thither  I  conferred  with  Bro.  Chas.  S.  Morse,  33°,  of  Austin,  prominent 
in  the  Scottish  Rite,  and  also  through  him  mide  the  a  quaintance  of  Rev.  B  o.  Tran- 
quilino  Del  Valle,  of  San  Louis  Pctosi,  a  br'ght  Mason  hailing  from  the  Gran  Dieta, 
and  now  a  student  of  English  in  our  Sate  University.  At  Laredo  a  day  was  pleasantly 
spent  with  Bro.  Foster  and  the  brethren  of  Laredo  Lodge,  No.  547,  and  an  e'e.tric  car 
carried  t'S  over  the  bridge,  where  we  were  warmly  greeted  by  M.W.  Bro.  Jose  Rossem- 
berger,  Grand  Master  cf  N'oith  Tamaulipas,  and  <  ther  brethren  of  the  other  side. 
Bro.  Rossemberger  had  previonsly  met  me  at  the  hall  of  Laredo  Lodge  and  we  had 
held  quite  a  len-thy  interview.  I  found  him  a  very  scholarly  geritleman,  a  zealous 
brother  and  well  versed  in  the  history  and  practice  of  masonic  rites  in  Mexico.  Thence 


lxii  GRAND   LODGE    OF   CANADA. 

I  proceeded  to  Monterey,  accompanied  by  Bro.  Foster,  who  sp:aks  the  Spanish  lan- 
guage very  well,  and  who  took  a  warm  interest  in  the  objects  of  my  visit. 

"  Bro.  Bauche  was  also  punctual  to  his  engagement  and  was  accompanied  from  his 
home  at  Piedras  Negras  by  a  friend  in  the  person  of  that  accomplished  brother,  An- 
tonio R.  Urrea,  Inspector'  General  of  the  Symbolic  Lodges  of  Cohuila.  We  repaired 
by  invitation  to  the  elegant  and  hospitable  h  mie  of  Brother  Antonio  V.  Herneadez, 
No.  6  Calle  de  Boli\  xr,  where,  with  Bro.  Jesus  Gonzales  Trerino  to  complete  our  num- 
ber, we  proceeded  to  the  business  in  hnd.  My  previous  extended  correspondence  and 
study  of  Mexican  masonry,  and  my  careful  investigation  en  route  to  the  place  of  our 
meet  ng,  had  pretty  we'd  p -epared  me  for  the  discussions  prel  minary  to  action  and 
which  resulted  in  a  pie  sant  understanding  as  to  all  former  matters  of  disagreement 
and  in  the  assurance  of  Bro.  Bauche  that  no  offence  was  intended  by  the  chartering  of 
the  two  lodges  in  Texas,  and  that  they  hid  really  been  chartered  by  mistake,  there 
being  towns  of  the  same  name  on  both  sides  of  the  river,  and  thit  the  Gran  Dieta  held 
the  same  doctrine  as  our  American  Grand  Lodges  in  regard  to  exclusive  territorial 
sovereignity. 

•'  These  matters  happily  d  sposed  of,  we  then  entered  inti  an  agrerment  for  mutual 
rec  goition  and  exchange  of  fraternal  representatives,  all  subject  to  the  ratification  of 
our  respective  Grand  Bodies,  and  signed  the  same,  with  the  brethren  present  as  wit- 
nesses, one  copy  in  English,  and  one  copy  in  Spanish,  in  terms  as  follows,  and  which 
may  be  known  as : 

"  TUB  TRBATT   OF  M05TERET. 

"  A.r.TXJ.S.A.G.: 

"In  the  City  of  Monterey,  State  of  Nuevo  Leon,  Republ'c  of  Mexico,  on  the  twenty- 
sixth  day  of  October,  of  the  year  eighteen  hundred  and  ninety- one,  the  Master 
Masons,  George  W.  Tyler,  Most  Worshipful  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  A.F. 
and  A.  Masons  of  Texas,  and  M.  M.  Bauche,  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  State  of  Coahuilla  who  holds  due  authority  from  the  Gran  Dieta  Simbolica  de 
lo*  EE.  UL\  MM.,  hiving  met  for  the  purpose  of  making  a  treaty  of  friendship,  to  es- 
tablish official  communication  between  the  two  hgh  bodies,  of  which  they  are  the 
rep  essntatives,  agreed 

"1.  The  Gran  Dieta  Simbolica  de  los  EE.  W.  MM.,  acknowledges,  as  the  only  su- 
preme and  exclusive  Masonic  power  in  the  State  of  Texas,  the  Most  Worshipful  Grand 
L^dge  of  A.F.  and  A.  Masons,  estab'ished  in  the  City  of  Houston,  the  Masonic  capital 
of  said  State. 

"  2.  The  Most  Worshipful  Grand  Lodge  of  A.F.  and  A.  Masons  of  Texas  acknowledge 
as  the  onlv  supreme  and  exclusive  power  in  the  Repub'ic  of  Mexico,  the  Gran  Dieta 
Simbolica" de  los  EE.  DU.  MM.,  established  in  the  C  ty  of  Mexico 

"3.  All  Master  Ma ;ons  who  belong  to  ether  of  the  two  bodie-  referred  to  in  this 
treaty,  who  will  prove  themselves  to  be  regular,  will  reciprocally  have  the  same  rights 
and  privileges  which  are  granted  by  their  respctive  constitutions. 

"4.  This  treaty  will  be  submitted  to  the  approbation  of  the  two  high  contracting 
bodies,  and  as  soon  as  ratified,  they  will  exchange  representatives. 

"Two  copies  of  the  same  tenor  and  effect  will  be  signed,  one  in  the  Spanish  and  or.e 
in  the  English  language  by  the  respective  representatives  in  the  presence  of  the  fo'.- 
lowirg  named  witne  ses:  Aitonio  V.  Hernendez,  S.  T.  Foster,  Antonij  R.  Urrea.  and 
Jesus  Gonzales  Trevino. 

"Geo.  W.  Ttler, 
"Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  A.F.  and  A.M.  of  Texas. 

"  M.  M.  BArcHB, 
"  Gr.  Maestro  de  la  Gran  Logia  del  Estado  de  Coahuila  y  Apoderado  Especial  de  la 

Gran  Dieta  Simbolica  de  la  Republica  Mexicana. 
"  Witness: 

"Antonio  V.   HERNENTJEZ. 

"  W.  Master  of  Lodge  '  Natura'ga,  No.  137,'  of  San  Pedro,  Coahuila. 
'•  o.  T.  Foster, 
"Past  Master  of  Laredo  Lodge,  547,  and  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  Fortyninth 
Masonic  District  of  Texas. 
"  Antonio  R.  Urrea, 

"  Inspector-General  of  the  Symbolic  Lodge3  of  Coahuila. 

"J.  G0NZ4LES   TkEVISO, 

"  Active  Member  of  the  Lodge  '  Riego,  No.  4,'  of  the  City  of  Mexico. 
"  Returning  to  Texas  by  way  of  Piedras  Negras,  I  was  there  the  fortunate  guest  of 
Br\  Bauche,  where  he,  Bro.  Urrea  Bro.  Cantou  and  others  made  my  vis't  exceedingly 
plea=ant.  Among  the  happy  incidents  was  a  splendid  banquet  given  bv  Bro.  Bauche 
in  honor  of  the  treaty  between  the  two  jurisdictions,  and  to  which  the  breth'en  from 
Ea.le  Pass  were  also*  invited,  and  there,  for  the  first  time,  Masons  of  the  two  coun- 
tries sat  down  at  the  same  board  and  broke  bread  t  igether.  This  auspicious  and 
happy  event  was  the  theme  of  many  delightful  post-prandial  addresses,  ani  the  sen- 
timent seemed  to  inspire  all  with  bright  hopes  for  the  future  of  Masonry.    The  b-eth 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxiii 

ren  on  both  sides  of  the  Rio  Grande,  and  wherever  I  went,  were  very' cordial  to  me, 
and  their  hospitality  and  kindness  rendered  my  visit  one  of  the  most  pleaant  exper- 
iences of  my  life,  and  I  make  this  public  acknowledgment  of  my  gratitude  to  them, 
one  and  ail. 

"  Availing  myself  of  all  the  sources  of  information  at  my  command,  I  will  now  under- 
tike  to  give  a  brief  outline  of  the  history  of  Freemansonry  in  our  neighboring 
Republic. 

"  The  first  appearance  of  organ'zed  Masonry  iti  Mexico  was  some  tini3  between  1820 
and  1?25.  The  Sc  jttish  Rite  came  with  emigration  fro-n  Europe,  and  the  York  Rite 
was  introduc.d  from  the  United  States  by  Bro.  Joel  R.  Poinsett,  then  our  Minis'.er 
Resident  at  the  City  of  Mexico,  and  by  others,  three  York  Rite  Lodges  being  chartered 
there  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York.  From  the  Masonry  thus  planted  arose  the 
"  Supreme  Grand  Orient  of  the  Mexican  National  Ri'e,"  wh'ch  included  both  rites 
under  its  jurisdiction,  and  which  is  to  be  distinguished  from  the  Supreme  Gr.nl 
Orient  of  tin  Scottish  Rite  herei'uaft;r  mentioned.  The  Mexican  National  Rite 
spread  and  flourished  for  a  whil ',  but  having  incurred  the  hostility  of  the  government 
and  of  the  priesthood  it  was  ordered  to  be  suppressed,  and  thereafter  existed  only  in 
th  >  most  absolute  seclusion  and  secrecy. 

' ;  In  1860  the  Suprem  3  C  >uncil  of  the  Ancient  and  Accepted  Scottish  Rite  was  organized 
at  the  City  of  Mexico  under  authority  from  the  Supreme  Council  of  the  Southern 
Jurisdiction  of  the  United  States,  whose  See  is  at  Charleston,  and  its  jurisdiction  ex- 
tended over  all  the  d  grees  of  that  rite,  from  one  to  thirty  three. 

"  Soon  afterward  there  was  a  disruption  or  schi.'m  in  the  Supreme  Council  of  Mexico, 
and  the  seceders  organized  the  Supreme  Grand  Orient  of  the  Scottish  Rite,  and,  con- 
fining itself  to  the  first  three  degre  s,  claimed  to  be  the  supreme  authority  in  Symbolic 
Masonry  in  the  Republic.  This  claim,  however,  was  never  conceded  by  the  Supreme 
Council,  and  the  latter  body  continued  to  assert  its  jurisdiction  over  the  first  three  as 
well  as  over  the  higher  degrees  of  that  rite.  Both  contending  parties  went  on  estab- 
lishing Blue  Lodges  throughout  the  Republic,  and,  from  the  voluntary  union  of  the 
lodges,  thus  estab  ished  indiscriminately  by  each  of  those  powers,  arose  Grind  Lodges 
in  a  number  of  the  States,  which  assumed  to  themselves  the  title  of  "  Free  and 
Accepted  Masons,"  asserted  their  independence  of  the  two  parent  bodies  and  claimed 
to  be  the  supre ue  Masonic  power  within  their  re-pective  State  or  Territorial  limits  on 
the  plan  of  the  several  Grand  Lodges  of  the  United  States.  Thus  it  happened  a  few 
years  ago  that  there  were  the  Grand  Lodges  of  the  Federal  District,  Jalisco  YeraCruz, 
Oaxaci,  Vicente  Guerrero,  Lower  California,  More'.os,  Tlaxca^a,  Aguas  Calientes,  etc., 
a'l  claiming  to  be  sovereign  Mas  nic  bodies,  and,  as  such,  they  have  sought  recognition 
from  foreign  Masonic  powers,  and  som?  of  them  were  recognized  by  a  few  of  th3 
American  Grand  Lodges. 

.  "  In  1889  a  spirit  of  harmony  seems  to  have  taken  hold  of  our  Mexican  brethren,  in- 
spired, no  doubt,  by  the  estab  ishment  of  peace  and  freed  m  within  their  borders. 
Realiz  ng  that  Masonry  could  never  pr  sper  in  th;  face  of  so  many  discordant  elements 
and  d  stracted  interests,  a- d  with  a  view  to  the  unification  of  the  various  governing 
bodies  throughout  the  Republic,  a  treaty  was  made  on  the  24th  day  of  December,  1889, 
by  which  the  Supreme  Council  relinquished  forever  all  claim  of  jurisdicti  >n  over  the 
first  three  degrees,  and  the  Supreme  Gravd  Orient  of  the  Scott'sh  Rite  and  several  of 
the  State  Grand  LodgeB  dish  mded  their  organization  and  agreed  to  reorganize  under 
one  supreme  governing  body. 

"Thi  i  reorganization  was  made  in  a  grand  assemb'y  of  repre  sentatives  or  deputies  from 
nearly  all  of  the  State  and  Subordinate  Lodges  in  the  R  publi  •,  assembled  after  due 
notice,  in  the  City  of  Mexico,  on  the  5-h  day  of  Febuary,  1890.  and  which  remained  in 
session  for  ten  days,  during  which  time  they  carefully  considt  red  the  best  plans  for 
unify'ng  the  fraternity  and  establishing  it  upon  a  permanent  and  prosperous  basis,  and 
finally  perfected  their  organization  under  the  nam  i  of  the  '  Grand  Symbolic  Dieta  of 
the  United  Stat  s  of  Mexico,"  and  elected  and  installed  the  dignitaries  and  officers  of 
the  same,  that  of  "  Most  Respectable  Grand  Master"  being  filled  by  no  Uss  a  personage 
than  General  Porfirio  Diaz,  President  of  the  Republic,  and  that  of  Grand  Secretary 
General  by  D.\  Ermilio  G.  Ca  ton,  both  of  them  distinguished  for  their  zeal  and  long 
devotion  to  Freemasonry.  On  the  10th  of  the  following  June  the  General  Constitution 
of  the  Gran  Dieti  was  adopted  and  promulgated,  a  copy  of  which,  ia  the  Spanish 
language,  isherewith  submitted  for  the  information  of  the  proper  committee  of  this 
Grand  L'dge.  To  facilitate  their  labors,  I  also  submit  herewith  a  translation  of  the 
same  by  Mrs.  Tyler,  who  makes  this  contribution  to  these  negotiations,  in  which  she 
has  become  very  much  interested  from  having  t  anslated  for  me  the  numerous  Spanish 
documents  received  from  time  to  time  during  the  year. 

"  From  thii  constitution  it  will  be  seen  that  the  Gran  Dieta  is  the  supreme  govern- 
ing powe  •  for  the  whole  Republic,  and  is  composed  of  one  Deputy  from  each  State 
Grand  Lodge  and  one  from  ea  h  Subordinate  Lodge  throughout  th  s  Republic,  and  it 
issues  ah  charters  for  ihe  Subordinate  Lodges  There  is  a  Stite  Grand  L^dge  in  each 
State,  and  some  of  them  are  designated  by  a  fancy  name  and  number  as,  for  instance, 
that  of  North  Tamaulipas,  which  is  called  "Light  of  the  Frontier,  No.  14."  These 
State  Grand  Lodges  are  composed  of  five  delegates  from  each  Subordinate  Lodge  in 


lxiv  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

the  Statf.  and  have  only  a  supervisory  power  over  the  lodces  within  their  jurisdictions, 
and  all  correspondence  with  the  Gran  Dieta  is  transmitted  through  them.  The  system 
teems  admirably  adapted  to  present  conditions  in  Mexico,  and  was  the  happy  concep- 
tion of  Eros.  Diaz,  Pombo,  Canton,  Bauche  and  other  cistinguished  Masons  of  that 
country.  The  time  may  come  when  the  independent  State  Grand  Lodge  system  will 
be  feasible  there,  but  fo'r  the  present  fraternity  will  prosper  b.tter  under  the  guidance 
of  the  central  governing  power  like  the  Gran  Dieta. 

Under  the  impetus  of  this  reorganization  and  un'fication  of  Masonic  interests,  and 
with  the  confidence  insp'red  by  the  great  names  of  its  eminent  promoters,  the  fra- 
ternity has  already  been  planted  upon  a  solid  fouudat'on,  and  there  could  re  no 
brighter  outloc  k  for  a  prosperous  future. 

Nearly  all  of  the  particular  Lodges  of  the  Republic,  regardless  of  their  former  de- 
pendence, have  transferred  their  allegiance  to  the  Gran  Dieta,  its  constituent  lodges 
now  numbering  about  two  hundred  and  its  membership  aggregating  about  seven 
thousand.  Of  the  former  governing  bodies,  practically  none  exist  except  in  name. 
The  old  Grand  Orient  of  the  Mex'can  National  Rite  consists  of  only  a  few  Lodges  and 
is  recognized  as  regular  Masonry  by  the  Gran  Dieta,  because  it  was  the  first  Masonic 
organization  of  that  country  and  was  identified  with  the  intrcduction  of  both  Rites — 
Scottish  and  York— and  also  1  ecause  Benito  Juarez,  the  elder,  and  many  other  men 
distinguished  in  connection  with  the  restoration  of  the  Republic,  were  enrolled  among 
its  members.  It  seems  to  be  preserved  as  a  sort  of  souvenir  <  f  the  past.  The  Grand 
Lodge  of  Vera  Cruz,  and  aleo  that  of  the  Federal  District,  still  maintain  a  precarious 
existence,  the  former  consisting  of  only  a  very  few  Lodge?,  as  I  am  reliably  informed, 
and  the  latter  presenting  the  anomally  of  a  Grand  Lodge  (so  called)  withe ut  a  single 
subordinate— the  con:,tituent  lodges  of  both  these  former  powers  having  submitted  to 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  Gran  Dieta,  and  by  which  these  struggling  bodies  are  denomi- 
nated as  irregular  and  clandestine. 

All  lodges  in  Mexico  practice  the  Scottish  R'te,  except  Toltec  Lodge,  No.  520,  in  the 
City  of  Mexico,  chartered  in  1882  by  the  Grand  Lodge  <f  Missouri,  and  whiih  will 
soon  be  allowed,  at  its  own  request,  to  pass  under  the  jurisdiction  of  thi  Gran  Dieta, 
if  it  has  not  already  done  so.  At  one  time  I  was  of  the  opinion  that  we  should 
not  recognize  a  Foreign  Grand  Body  of  the  Scotch  Rite,  and  so  expressed  myself  in 
a  special  report  on  Masonry  in  Mexico  in  1887,  when  I  was  chairman  of  the  com- 
mittee on  Foreign  Correspondence.  WTiile  I  still  adhere  to  the  general  observa- 
tions and  recommendations  of  that  report,  which  counseled  delay  in  the  matter  of 
recognition  as  matters  then  stood,  I  have  become  better  informed  and  have  changed 
my  opinion  in  regard  to  our  relations  to  the  fc  ttish  Rite  ;  and  since  the  Supreme 
Councils  of  Scottish  Rite  Masonry  have  declaed  many  years  ago  that  ihey  will 
never  interfere  with  Symbolic  Masonry  of  any  rite,  but  will  leave  the  firbt  three  de- 
grees to  the  control  of  independent  governing  bodies,  created  by  the  Lodges  them- 
selves, there  is  to  reason  why  Symbolic  Masonry  of  the  Scottish  Rite  should  not  be 
welcomed  to  the  sisterhood  of  Sovere'gn  Grand  Lodges,  This  Rite  prevails  inmost 
of  the  Spanish  speaking  countries  of  both  hemisphe  es. 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  Texas  has  for  fifty  years,  by  a  standing  resolution,  permit- 
ted Scottish  Bite  Masons  to  visit  and  affiliate  in  our  Lodges,  and  we  have  already 
recognized  the  Grand  Lodge  of  "  Colon  and  Cuba,"  which,  if  I  mistake  not,  practi- 
ces the  Scottish  Rite.  It  is  deemed  immaterial  to  inquire  whether  the  Supreme 
Council  if  the  A.  &  A.  Scottish  Rite  for  the  Southern  Jurisdiction  recognizes  the 
Gran  Dieta,  for  that  would  be  in  a  sense,  deferrirg  or  delegating  to  another  Ma- 
sonic power,  of  which  we,  as  Master  Masons,  can  know  nothing,  the  function  of  de- 
termini)  g  for  us  whom  we  should  recognize,  and  when,  too,  that  same  power  has  form- 
ally relinquished  all  control  of  B'ue  Ledge  Masonry  of  its  own  rite.  But  were  it 
material  to  to  enquire,  it  would  be  found  that  the  Grand  Dieta,  though  absolutely  in- 
dependent, resulted  from  the  treaty  of  December  24,  18S9,  between  the  Supreme  Coun- 
cil of  Mexico  and  the  various  bodies  of  B'ue  Lodge  Masonry,  and  that  the  Supreme 
Council  of  Mexico  originated  fr<m  and  has  always  been  recognized  by  the  Supreme 
Council  of  the  Southern  Jurisdiction.  Cur  oni}-  'nquiry  shou'd  be,  did  the  Gran 
Dieta  originate  from  bodies  of  regular  Masonry  and  is  it  nr  w  independent  and  Supreme 
within  its  territory?    Of  all  this  there  can  now  te  no  further  doubt  cr  question. 

"Of  the  'Treaty  of  Mooter. y,'  I  will  say  that  its  ratification  is  with  you.  As  long 
as  MESOnry  in  Mexico  was  torn  into  rival  factions,  each  claiming  supremacy,  it  was 
wise  to  postpone  recognition  until  those  factions  should  fettle  their  own  disputes. 
That  time  has  now  arriwd.  Masonry  in  Mexico  will  not  be  more  united  and  harmoni- 
ous if  we  were  to  wait  a  hundr.d  years.  The  few  groups  now  antagoi'istic  to  the 
Gran  Dieta  will  not  be  likely  to  subn.it  until  the  Gran  Duta  is  recognized  by  foreign 
Masonic  powers,  if  then.  But  they  are  a  mere  handful,  without  ii  fluence  in  the  Ma- 
sonic world,  snd  their  number  has  been  constantly  diminislvng  since  the  reorgani- 
zation. Their  obstinancy  is  based  upon  no  ab  tract  prine:ple  or  right,  except  the 
right  1o  be  obstinate,  which,  of  course,  is  conceded  to  be  inherent,  and  it  is  but 
justice  to  say  that  among  their  number  appear  the  names  of  Benito  Juarez,  jr.,  and 
others  of  respectability  in  that  country. 

"  The  social  standard  <  f  the  membership  of  the  Gran  Dieta  is  very  high.  It  em- 
braces  a  large  element  of   the  intelligent,   law-abiding,  progressive"  and  influential 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxv 

men  of  Mexico,  and  their  strict  rule9  of  admission— much  more  severe  than  ours — 
absolutely  exclude  all  others.  With  them,  as  it  should  be  everywhere,  Masonry 
means  something,  and  to  be  a  Mason  there  is  a  passport  to  the  friendship  and  con- 
fidence of  the  best  peop'e  in  the  land.  Their  charity  is  bountiful  and  veiy  practi- 
cal, Some  valuable  lessons  might  be  learned  from  them  in  the  matter  of  living  up 
to  the  solemn  obligations  of  Masonry  in  their  conduct  toward  the  poor,  the  dis- 
tressed and  the  unfortunate  in  their  midst,  and  some  remarkable  incidents  were  re- 
lated to  ma  of  brotherly  love  and  relief  extended  to  wandering  craftsmen  from 
Texas,  and  other  states,  notwithstanding  the  absence  of  official  recognition  of  Mexi- 
can Masonry.  In  no  country  is  a  Mason  more  zealously  devoted  to  the  welfare  of 
the  fraternity,  or  more  attentive  to  his  obligations  and  duties,  and  they  now  dwell 
together  there  in  peace,  love  and  harmony. 

"  Tnough  satisfied  fri.m  my  correbpondence  that  we  should  exterd  the  hand  of  fellow- 
ship to  the  Gran  Dieta,  I  did  not  desire  to  assume  the  responsibility  of  advising  so  im- 
portant a  step  until  I  had  ascertained  the  real  status  of  their  affairs  from  the  vantage 
ground  of  a  personal  visit  and  inspection.  Having  satisfied  myself  in  this  particular, 
1  now  say,  unhesitating^',  to  my  brethren  of  Texas,  that  we  should  take  their  preferred 
hand,  ratify  the  ■  Treaty  of  Monterey,'  and  connect  the  two  banks  of  the  Rio  Grande 
with  a  Masonic  bridge  which  shall  unite  forever  the  hearts  of  Masons  in  Texas  and 
Mexico  in  sacred  bonds  of  friendship  and  brotherhood.  The  benefits  to  flow  from  such 
action  are  mutual.  They  seek,  by  our  recognition,  to  strengthen  their  present  organ- 
ization, establish  it  upon  an  enduring  basis  and  thereby  to  extend  its  power  for  good. 
They  also  seek  through  us  the  recognition  of  other  Masonic  powers,  who,  conceding 
our  facilit'es  for  investigation  by  reason  of  our  proximity  and  more  frequent  inter- 
course with  Mexico  will  doubtless  follow  where  Texas  leads — and  Texas  ought  proudly 
to  lead  in  such  a  movement  and  introduce  to  our  friendly  powers  with  pleasure  a  body 
of  brethren  so  eminently  worthy  of  their  confidence  and  affection.  Our  brethren  along 
the  border  are  greatly  interested  in  this  question  and  claim  that  nothing  will  ever  so 
much  promote  good  feeling,  mutual  confidence  and  social  and  commercial  reciprocity 
of  the  neighboring  towns  and  haciendas  as  the  friendly  intercourse  and  kind  offices  to 
result  from  Masonic  recognition. 

"  To  Mexico,  with  her  untold  resources  yet  undeveloped,  our  railways  have  led  the 
way  and  commerce  is  spreading  out  in  friendly  co-operation.  Men  of  enterprise,  of 
genius  and  of  wealth  are  travelling  thither  to  reap  the  rich  harvests  that  wait  their 
coming  and  are  received  with  open  arms.  Civilization  itself  feels  the  very  magnetism 
of  the  touch  of  the  Latin  and  Anglo-Saxon.  Their  fertile  valleys,  their  rock-ribbed 
hills  and  their  snow-clad  mountains,  all  seem  to  speak  a  we' come  to  the  pioneers  of  a 
new  era  and  a  new  civilization.  The  intelligent  and  progressive  citizenship  of  that 
country — and  such  is  the  class  represented  by  their  Masonry — princes  in  their  manners 
and  unbounded  in  their  hospitality — greet  you  with  a  warm  and  cordial  grasp  of  the 
hand,  and  you  feel  at  once  that  you  are  not  a  stranger,  but  a  friend  within  their  gates. 
Masonry  will  enhance  this  warm  embrace  of  the  best  citizenship  of  the  two  great 
countries. 

'■  Bro.  Bauche  writes  me,  under  date  of  December  2,  that  the  Grand  Dieta  in  Mexico 
has  ratified,  in  all  its  parts,  the  'Treaty  of  Monterey.'  So  that  the  consummat  on  <J 
this  desirabe  union  of  Masonic  interests  is  now  entirely  with  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Texas,  and  I  have  no  doubt  you  will  improve  the  opportunity  to  strengthen  the  friendly 
relations  already  inaugurated  under  such  favorable  auspices." 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : — 

"  Resolvd,  That  that  portion  of  the  address  of  the  Grand  Master  relating  to  Masonry 
in  Mexico  be,  and  the  same  is,  heartily  approved  ;  that  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Texas  does 
hereby  ratify,  in  all  its  parts,  the  'Treaty  of  Monterey,'  as  set  forth  at  length  in  said 
address,  and  now  formally  recognizes  the  GranJDieta  of  Mexico. 

'•  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Master  of  Taxas  be,  and  is,  hereby  authorized  and  em- 
powered to  appoint  a  representative  near  the  Gran  Dieta  of  Mexico,  and  that  the  Gran 
Ditta  be  respectfully  requested  to  appoint  a  representative  near  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Texas." 

Bro.  Thomas  M.  Matthews  Reports  on  Correspondence,  and  has  a 
good  notice  of  our  proceedings  for  1891. 

Lodges,  540;  members,  23,193;  increase,  1,045. 

John  Watson  (Clarksville),  G.M. 

W.  F.  Swain  (Houston),  G.S. 

UTAH. 

21st  Communication,  Salt  Lake,  January  19th,  1892. 

Wm.  Grant  Van  Home,  G.M. 

In  the  closing  paragraphs  of  the  Address  of  the  Grand  Master,  we 
find  a  beautiful  word-picture  of  their  situation  and  prospects  : — 

"  In  conclusion,  my  brethren,  allow  me  to  congratulate  you  upon  the  bright  outlook 
for  Masonry  in  Utah.     Our  institution,  like  all  others,  draws  its  welfare  from  the  wel- 


IXV1  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

fare  of  the  country  in  which  it  has  its  abiding  place.  Everything  seems  to  foretell  the 
rapid,  onward  march  of  our  Territory,  and  where  Utah  takes  one  step  forward.  Masonry 
will  advance  two.  The  development  of  our  matchless  wealth  of  gold,  silver  and  lead, 
brought  us  Uintah  Lodge  No.  7,  whose  sturdy  advance  has  never  from  the  beginning  to 
this  hour  received  a  check.  Now  the  development  of  like  hidden  treasure  in  another 
part  of  our  fair  Territory  has  brought  into  being  that  lusty  infant,  Tintic  Lodge,  which 
springs  into  life  with  almost  the  stature  of  maturity. 

"At  places  all  along  our  valleys,  from  above  the  Bear  River  to  the  Jordan,  nature's 
subtle  gases  force  themselves  to  the  surface  from  stills  far  down  in  the  bowels  of  the 
earth,  and  seem  to  yearn  for  a  martj  idom  by  fire.  When  touched  with  a  match  they 
blaze  up  into  a  flaming  prophecy  of  the  thousand  chimneys  and  forges  that  will  soon 
pour  into  the  veins  of  commerce  their  streams  of  n  etal  wealth.  With  the  railroads, 
manufactories  and  myriads  of  active  men  this  will  bring;  with  the  Theocracy  we  so 
long  have  fought  beginning  to  loosen  its  grasp  upon  the  throats  of  men  and  enterprises  ; 
with  the  surely  coming  time — by  some  thought  to  be  already  come — when  a  member  of 
the  ruling  church,  being  a  free  man,  by  that  right  may  become  a  Freemason,  there 
seems  for  our  Fraternity  to  be  no  cloud  upon  the  fair  horizon  of  the  future." 

Six  delegates  were  appointed  to  attend  the  Fraternal  Congress  at 
Chicago,  and  to  pay  their  own  expenses 

The  Jurisdiction  Committee  were  directed  to  prepare  a  law  defining 
the  duties  of  the  Grand  Lecturer. 

The  Grand  Secretary  writes  the  Report  on  Correspondence,  and  he 
gives  our  proceedings  of  1891  a  good  notice.  He  is  not  very  compli- 
mentary to  the  small  type  used  in  our  printing,  but  we  cannot  say  that 
the  criticism  is  undeserved. 

"Please,  Bro.  Robertson,  change  your  printer  next  year.  Hunter,  Rose  &  Co. 
won't  do.  Their  work  is  horrible.  To  read  it  ruins  the  eyes.  Give  us  elf  ar  print  and 
large  type,  and  be  assured  of  the  thanks  of  thousands  of  Masons  If  it  can't  be  dore 
in  Toronto,  send  it  to  Salt  Lake  city,  and  we  promise  you  a  job  of  which  you  may  w  ell 
feel  proud.    Our  Tribune  pressis  a  world-beater.'' 

Lodges,  7  :  members,  544  ;  increase,  58. 
Watson  N.  Shilling  (Ogden),  G.M. 
Christopher  Diehl  (Salt  Lake  City),  G.S. 

VERMONT. 

98th  Communication,  Burlington,  June  10th,  1891. 

George  W.  Wing,  G.M. 

The  venerable  John  B.  Hollenbeck,  who  was  their  Grand  Secretary 
for  twenty-nine  years,  from  1833,  to  1862,  died  in  May,  1891 ,  aged  ninety- 
nine  years,  three  months,  and  thirteen  days.  He  was  one  of  the  faith- 
ful who  kept  the  altar  fires  alight  during  those  dark  anti-Masonic  daj's 
when  it  required  great  moral  courage  to  avow  one's  self  a  Mason,  and 
who  lived  to  see  the  storm  pass  away,  and  the  Craft  resume  its  honored 
position. 

On  the  condition  of  the  Craft,  the  Grand  Master  says  : — 

"  Gathering  together  the  facts  reported  by  the  District  Deputies,  and  the  statistics 
compiled  from  the  annual  reports  of  the  lodges,  we  have  every  reason  to  congratulate 
ourselves  upon  the  condition  of  the  rite  in  this  jurisdiction.  The  year  has  been  a  fairly 
prosperous  one.  Peace  and  harmony  prevail  among  all  the  lodges,  and  nothing  has 
occurred  to  interrupt  the  fraternal  relations  existing  between  this  Grand  Lodge  and 
our  sister  Grand  Ledges.  I  desire  in  this  connection,  however,  to  c  11  the  attention  of 
the  lodges  situated  upon  the  boundary  line  of  our  State  to  the  necessity  of  correctly 
ascertaining  the  residence  of  one  presenting  a  petition  for  the  degrees  in  their  lodge. 
Investigating  committees  should  be  instructed  to  be  particular  in  their  inquiry  upon 
th's  point,  and  that  the  statement  in  the  petition  as  to  tois  is  not  conclusive,  but 
stands  exactly  as  any  other  answer  to  the  interrogatories  in  the  petition.  Careful 
attention  to  this  matter  will  obviate  all  possible  complication  with  those  Grand  Lodges 
contiguous  to  ours.  There  is  also  one  other  suggestion  that  I  would  like  to  make,  and 
which  seems  to  me  proper  to  be  made  under  this  topic.  Every  lodge  has  meetings  at 
which  there  is  nothing  to  do  except  to  trarsaet  the  routine  business.  Now,  if  at  such 
meetings  or  at  meetings  called  specially  for  that  purpose,  some  member  of  the  lodge 
would  read  to  the  brethren  assembled  the  report  of  the  Committee  on  Correspondence, 
a  review  of  all  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodges  with  wbom  we  tustain  fraternal 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxvii 

relations,  I  am  sure  the  brethren  would  be  intsrested  in  the  living,  vital  issues  of  the 
day,  and  that  the  results  would  be,  more  reading  and  thinking  Masons,  and  an  in- 
creased attendance  at  such  gatherings." 

The  C4rancl  Lecturer  attended  all  of  the  thirteen  district  meetings, 
save  one.  He  also  called  a  meeting  of  all  the  District  Deputies  in  the 
State,  and  he  is  loud  in  praise  of  the  benefits  derived  from  these  gather- 
ings. He  thinks  that  there  should  be  uniformity  in  the  "floor-work," 
as  well  as  in  the  ritual,  and  that  a  prescribed  method  of  floor-work 
should  be  arranged  by  a  competent  committee  who  believe  that  Masonry 
is  a  progressive  science. 

The  number  of  initiations  (463)  was  the  largest  in  any  year  for 
twenty  years. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — ■ 

"Resolved,  That  the  necessary  expenses  incurred  by  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters 
for  their  respective  district  meetings,  including  announcements,  their  own  actual  ex- 
penses, and  those  of  the  Grand  Lecturer,  and  such  other  officers  of  the  Grand  Lodge  as 
are  invited  and  may  be  present  at  the  meeting,  shall  be  assessed  upon  the  lodges  com- 
prising the  district,  to  be  paid  by  them,  as  a  per  capita  tax,  to  the  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master  within  30  days  after  receiving  notice  of  such  assessment." 

On  the  question  of  ritual,  the  Committee  on  Jurisprudence  presented 
the  following  report,  which  was  adopted  : — 

"  We  recognize  the  fact  that  there  Is  a  growing  demand  for  a  new  and  perhaps  more 
elaborate  monitoriai  ritual,  but  the  editing  and  publication  of  such  a  wotk  means  time 
and  money,  unless  some  publisher  is  willing  to  assume  the  labor  under  the  supervision 
of  a  competent  committee. 

"  We  think  it  may  be  advisable  to  place  in  the  hands  of  the  Grand  Lecturer  a  formula 
for  floor  work,  and  while  we  would  not  make  it  obligatory  upon  the  lodge  to  adopt  it, 
because  in  every  lodge  so  much  depends  on  the  hall,  the  membership,  the  ability  of 
officers,  etc.,  etc.,  it  would  furnish  authority  for  answers  to  the  many  questions  upon 
that  subject,  and  would  no  doubt  come  into  general  use  in  time,  but  such  a  work  de- 
mands careful  study  and  labor,  and  we  believe  the  Grand  Lecturer  to  be  appointed 
should  be  asked  to  formulate  the  same  for  the  consideration  of  a  committee. 

"  We  therefore  reeommend  that  a  Special  Committee  on  Ritual  be  appointed  to  con- 
sider and  report  upon  the  subject  herein  referred  to,  at  the  next  Annual  Communi- 
cation." 

The  Finance  Committee  recommended  a  series  of  standing  resolutions, 
fixing  the  salaries  of  all  Grand  Lodge  Officers,  and  their  report  was 
adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge,  as  under  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  the  fixed  annual  salaries  to  be  paid  the  officers  of  this  Grard  Lodge 
be  as  follows,  viz.: 

To  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master 8150  00 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer 75  00 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Secretary 350  00 

To  the  W.Grand  Lecturer 75  00 

To  the  W.  Grand  Chaplain 10  00 

To  the  W.  Assistant  Grand  Chaplain  5  00 

To  the  W.  Assistant  Grand  Secretary 10  00 

To  the  W.  Graud  Senior  Steward 10  00 

To  the  W.  Grand  Junior  Steward 10  00 

To  the  W.  Grand  Tyler 10  00 

To  the  Chairman  af  the  Committee  on  Foreign  Correspondence 100  00 

"Resolved,  That  the  Committees  on  Finance  , Grievances.  Credentials,  Dispensa- 
tions and  Charters,  and  Masonic  Jurisprudence,  shall  be  paid  mileage  when  actually 
attending  upon  the  Communication  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  providing  that  no  member 
Of  any  such  committee  shall  receive  mileage  in  more  than  one  capacity.  Such 
mileage  to  be  in  lieu  of  all  other  compensation,  except  for  extra  services  rendered 
in  vacation,  and  in  performance  of  their  duties,  which  extra  services  may  be  the 
subject  of  special  appropriation. 

"  Resolved,  That  Proceedings  of  the  meetings  of  D.D.  Grand  Masters,  called  by  the 
Grand  Lecturer,  be  published  with  the  regular  Proceedings  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  and 
not  otherwiie,  at  the  expense  of  this  Grand  Lodge." 

The  order  of  non-intercourse  with  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England,  which 
was  passed  in  1887,  in  consequence  of  the  Quebec  difficulty,  was  re- 
scinded. 


lxviii  GRAND    LODGE    OF    CANADA. 

The  Report  on  Correspondence  is  by  Bro.  Marsh  O.  Perkins.  He 
again  reviews  Canada,  in  the  Province  of  "  Ottawa,"  for  1S90.  He  men- 
tions that  we  still  retain  the  ancient  custom  and  usage  of  transacting 
business  in  the  first  degree.  In  his  review  of  New  Hampshire,  he  says  :  — 

"  In  the  eyes  of  Vermont,  an  objection  to  initiation  19  as  sacred  as  the  ballot, 
and  has  substantially  the  same  weight  as  a  black  ball.  The  name  of  the  objector  is  sel- 
dom kuown  to  the  lodge  ;  the  cause  of  the  objection  cannot  be  inquired  int  > ;  and  no 
one  but  the  ODe  interposing  the  objection  caa  withdraw  it.  At  the  end  of  the  year  the 
effect  of  the  objection,  like  that  of  the  black  ball,  passes,  and  the  candidate  may  renew 
his  application,, if  he  chooses,  whatever  may  be  the  status  of  the  objector." 

Lodges,  101  ;  members,  8,889 ;  increase,  144. 
Delos  M.  Bacon  (St.  Johnsbury  Centre),  G.M. 
Warren  G.  Reynolds  (Burlington),  G.S. 

VIRGINIA. 

114th  Communication,  Richmond,  December  loth,  1891. 

J.  Howard  Wayt,  G.M. 

Bountiful  harvests,  health  and  peace,  have  blessed  the  dear  old  com- 
monwealth, and  the  Craft  has  shared  in  the  general  prosperity.  Seven 
new  lodges  were  formed.  Among  the  Grand  Representatives  appointed, 
we  find  the  name  of  R.  W.  Bro.  T.  H.  Brunton,  for  Canada. 

The  Reports  evidence  a  marked  improvement  in  the  work  in  the 
lodges,  which  is  credited  in  great  measure  to  the  system  of  District 
Lecturers,  who  have  been  active  and  zealous. 

They  have  eight  boys  in  the  Home,  and  the  expenses  appear  to  be 
about  §300  per  boy  for  last  year. 

In  the  Report  of  the  Special  Committee  on  the  Address  of  the  Grand 
Master,  we  find  the  following  : — 

"  It  is  most  gratifying  to  learn  from  the  Grand  Master  that  there  is  much  enthusi- 
asm among  the  Craft.  The  limits  of  this  report  prohibit  your  Committee  from  any 
extended  review  of  this  portion  of  the  Grand  Master's  address,  but  thsy  beg  to  express 
the  hope  that  the  noble  thoughts  and  the  striking  and  beautiful  language  of  the  Grand 
Mister  will  make  a  deep  impression  upon  our  brethren,  and  they  trust  that,  line  by 
line,  it  will  be  carefully  read  by  every  Mason  in  Virginia,  for  the  truths  he  so  forcibly 
utters  must  fini  lodgment  in  every  true  heart. 

"This  Communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  marks  a  grand  epoch  in  its  history— the 
temple  is  completed,  a  noble  monument  to  Masonic  zeal,  perseverance  and  fidelity  to 
the  principles  of  our  Order.  Our  Grand  Master  will  have  the  proud  honor  and  the  sat- 
isfaction to  know  that  he  first  h^ld  the  givel  of  authority,  and  first  presided  over  the 
great  parliament  of  representative  brethren  in  this  our  superb  and  permanent  home. 
We  congratulate  him  upon  this  distinction,  and  know  that  all  over  whom  he  so  worthily 
presided  will  unite  wi  h  us  in  our  felicitations. 

"  We  thank  the  Grand  Master  for  paying  a  most  deserred  tribute  to  the  officers  of 
the  Masonic  Temple  Association  and  to  the  Governors  of  the  Masonic  Home.  Such 
services  rendered  so  long  and  so  faithfully  entitle  them  to  the  gratitude  of  all  our 
brethren." 

Lodges.  223  ;    members,  10,574 :  increase,  644. 
Wm.  Henry  Pleasants  (Hollins),  G.M. 
Wm.  B.  Isaacs  (Richmond),  G.S. 

WASHINGTON. 

34th  Communication,  Seattle,  June  9th,  1891. 

James  E.  Edmiston,  G.M. 

He  opened  eight  new  lodges.  He  ruled  that  a  Lodge  U.D.  could  affil- 
iate members,  and  perform  the  funeral  ceremonies.     Why  not  ? 

The  Grand  Secretary  recommended  the  reduction  of  the  per  rapi/a 
tax  from  two  dollars  to  one  dollar,  but  this  was  not  approved  of  by  the 
Finance  Committee  or  the  Grand  Lodge. 

The   following   paper,  presented   by   consent,    by   David   E.  Baily, 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxix 

P.G.M.,  of  Nevada,  was  referred  to  a  select  committee,  who  recom- 
mended its  postponement  till  next  Annual  Session  : — 

"  Whbreas,  It  is  the  sense  of  this,  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons  of 
the  State  of  Washington,  that  it  would  tend  to  the  permanent  prosperity  and  welfare 
of  the  fraternity  that  a  general  congress  or  convocation  of  Free  and  Accepted  Masons 
of  the  United  States  be  held,  by  their  representatives  duly  chosen,  not  for  the  purpose 
of  instituting  a  general  Grand  Lodge,  nor  of  centralizing  the  government  of  the  Craft, 
but  for  the  purpose  of  a  mutual  interchange  of  Masonic  sentiment  and  feeling  and  of 
fraternal  greeting ;  and 

"Whereas,  The  24th  d»y  of  June,  A.D.  1893,  A.L.  5893,  would,  in  the  opinion  of 
this  Grand  Lodge,  be  a  meet  and  appropriate  time,  and  the  city  of  Chicago  a  fitting 
place  to  hold  such  congress  or  convocation  ;  therefore,  be  it 

"  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  by  this  Grand  Lodge  whose  duty 
it  shall  be  to  correspond  with  the  several  Grand  Lodges  throughout  the  United  States 
and  Territories,  earnestly  inviting  them  as  soon  as  practicable  to  take  suitable  and  ap- 
propriate measures  to  further  and  insure  such  congress  or  convocation  and  provide  for 
an  attendance  at  the  same." 

New  Zealand  was  recognized. 

On  the  second  day  of  the  Session,  the  (4 rand  Lodge  laid  the  corner- 
stone of  the  new  Masonic  Temple,  in  Seattle.  The  gavel  used  by  the 
Grand  Master  on  this  occasion,  was  procured  by,  and  made  especially 
for,  Bro.  Allen  C.  Mason,  of  Tacoma,  while  on  his  recent  visit  to  Jeru- 
salem. The  head  was  made  of  cedar  from  Mount  Lebanon,  and  the 
handle  of  olive  wood  from  the  Mount  of  Olives.  After  the  ceremony, 
all  the  brethren  went  to  a  grand  "  clam-bake,"  at  Alki  Point. 

The  Grand  Lecturer  visited  thirty-two  lodges,  and  found  them  in 
good  working  order. 

The  Grand  Secretary  Reports  on  Correspondence.  He  says  that  the 
address  of  Bro.  Walkem,  in  1890,  was  able  and  good,  and  breathes  the 
spirit  of  the  true  Craftsman.  On  the  powers  of  the  Grand  Master, 
he  says  : — 

"  Taking  this  sensible  view  of  the  question  and  sifting  it  down  to  its  very  essence, 
we  fail  to  nee  any  more  of  the  elements  of  'inherency'  in  the  powers  of  the  Grand 
Master  than  is  by  law  given  to  any  other  chief  officer  in  the  exercise  of  the  functions  of 
his  office  in  the  control  of  men  or  bodies  of  men  connected  with  and  occupying  sub- 
ordinate relations  to  such  chief  officer.  But  we  deny  the  common'y  asserted  '  inherent ' 
or  hereditary  powers  of  a  Grand  Master.  There  is  no  proof  that  such  powers  ever 
existed.  If  they  ever  did  exist,  or  exist  now,  he  can  exercise  them,  right  or  wrong, 
and  is  beyond  the  reach  of,  and  amenable  to  no  Masonic  law.  The  proposition  in  our 
judgment  is  simply  absurd.  In  the  early  history  of  the  Order  no  mention  was  made 
of  any  such  inherent  power  ;  and  yet,  without  one  single  fact  to  justify  the  assertion, 
the  dogma  is  held  up  by  some  as  a  something  of  imperishable,  not  to  tay  immaculate, 
sanctity  in  iVasonry.  Did  it  ever  occur  to  those  who  advocate  this  and  some  other 
unsupported  theories  in  respect  to  Freemasonry,  that  they  place  themselves  in  the 
strange  attitude  of  making  more  "  innovations  in  the  body  of  Masonry  "  than  those 
who  adhere  to  its  well  established  laws  and  precepts,  believing  in  the  truth  of  our  old- 
time  lectures  that  Masonry  is  a  '  progressive  science,'  that  its  lawa  must  be  in  harmony 
with  enlightened  reason  and  adverse  to  anything  approximating  intolerance  ;  that  its 
government  has  been  and  continues  to  be  the  result  of  such  progressive  legislation  as 
has  appeared  fitting  and  proper  from  age  to  age.  And  while  new  beauties  and  holier 
conceptions  of  its  divine  truths  are  ceaseless  in  their  evolutions,  the  same  grand  prin- 
ciples that  characterized  its  rising  sun  at  the  early  dawn  of  its  existence  remains  the 
same  and  unchangeable." 

Lodges,  73  :  members,  3,419  ;  increase,  567. 
Thomas  Amos  (Colfax),  G.M. 
Thomas  M.  Reed  (Olympia),  G.S. 

WEST  VIRGINIA. 

27th  Communication,  Martinsburg,  November  10th,   1891. 

John  M.  Hamilton,  G.M. 

The  lodges  are  prosperous,  and  the  best  of  feeling  prevails.  The 
Grand  Master  authorized  the  formation  of  one  new  lodge.  On  the  mis- 
sion of  the  Craft,  Bro.  Hamilton  says  : — 

"The  great  Society  of  Masons,  while  advocating  no  particular  form  or  ceremonial  in 
the  matter  of  religion,  enjoins  upon  all  its  members  that  respect  and  veneration  for 


lxx  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CANADA. 

true  Deity,  without  which  all  religious  action  has  but  tended  to  desolation  and  dark- 
ness ;  while  upholding  as  a  body  universal,  no  special  form  of  civil  government,  it 
admonishes  and  requires  of  all  who  pass  its  mystic  portals,  that  they  shall  hence  for- 
ward be  faithful  in  their  duties  to  their  country,  and  by  deed  and  precept  zealous  in 
support  of  the  lawful  powers  that  be. 

"  With  a  scope  too  vast  to  deal  with  minutse  in  those  things,  affecting  the  religious 
at'itude'of  man,  and  too  universal  to  prescribe  in  detail  the  means  by  which,  in  social 
state,  he  shall  live  with  his  fellow  man,  discarding  alike  the  loud  protestations  of  the 
bigot,  and  the  often  times  vain  theories  of  the  enthusiast,  it  contents  itself  to  deal 
with  man  as  it  finds  him,  and  teaching  him  the  broad  principles  of  morality,  justice, 
equality  and  friendship,  and  with  these,  inculcating  many  other  useful  lemons,  bids 
him  go  forth  and  solve  for  himself  the  intricate  problem  of  his  existence  here. 

"  ihis  grand  symbol  of  the  universal  brotherhood  of  man,  with  its  foundations 
firmly  planted  in  the  dim  centuries  of  the  past,  and  with  honors  added  for  every  year 
it  numbers,  has  been  handed  down  by  those,  our  fathers,  who  having  in  their  time, 
filled  the  measure  of  their  duties  here,  now  lie  sleeping  with  the  just,  and  must  by  us, 
be  soon  transmitted,  with  naught  of  its  magnificence  impa'red,  to  those  who  in  the  not 
distent  future,  will  tread  anew  its  peaceful  paths,  while  we  shall  sleep  the  sleep  that 
knows  no  waking." 

The  Committee  on  Work  held  three  Sessions,  at  which  a  large  num- 
ber of  brethren  were  constantly  in  attendance,  giving  close  attention 
to  the  work,  which  was  fully  and  carefully  reviewed.  A  Special  Com- 
mittee was  appointed  to  present  some  feasible  plan  to  disseminate  the 
Ritual  in  a  more  uniform  and  thorough  manner. 

The  Grand  Secretary  Reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada  does  not 
appear. 

Lodges,  93 ;  members,  4,528   ;  increase,  417. 

Lewis  N.  Tavenner,  (Parkersburg),  <t.M. 

George  W.  Atkinson,  (Wheeling),  G.S. 

WISCONSIN. 

47th  Communication.  Milwaukee,  June  9th,  1891. 
N.  M.  Littlejohn,  G.M. 

Among  the  opening  paragraphs  of  his  Address,  we  find  some  excel- 
lent remarks : — 

"  Freemasonry  is  everywhere  not  only  advancing  in  material  strength,  but  also  win- 
ning its  way  more  and  more  to  the  hearts  of  men  who  are  not  prejudiced  by  false  rea- 
soning or  blinded  by  sectarian  bigotry.  In  our  own  jurisdiction  we  have  passed  a  year 
of  unusual  harmony  and  prosperity.  Very  few  complaints  relating  to  the  action  of 
subordinate  lodges  have  come  to  my  notice.  Most  of  our  constituent  lodges  are  in  a 
strong  and  healthy  condition,  and  many  of  them  have  made  unusual  advancement,  not 
onh'  in  membership,  but  in  the  excellent  and  impressive  manner  in  which  they  conduct 
the  work  of  the  lodge.  I  am  also  glad  to  be  able  to  express  the  belief  that  the  material 
for  membership  is  being  selected  with  more  care  and  greater  fidelity  to  the  interests 
of  the  Craft. 

"  Members  of  the  Order  are  beginning  to  realize  more  fully,  that  something  beyond 
mere  membership  in  the  lodge,  is  necessary  to  distinguish  them  as  true  Masons.  The 
more  they  bring  the  furdamental  principles  of  the  institution  into  their  daily  lives 
and  conduct,  the  more  they  will  reflect  honor  upon  the  Order,  and  also  better  ex. 
emplify  to  the  world  the  true  intent  and  meaning  of  Freemasonry." 

From  a  large  number  of  decisions  made  by  the  Grand  Master,  we 
select  the  following  as  being  of  general  interest : — ■ 

"It  is  not  Masonic  or  legal  to  transact  any  business  at  a  special  communication,  ex- 
cept that  specified  in  the  call  for  such  communication.  Balloting  on  an  application  for 
the  degrees  or  for  affiliation  can  in  no  case  be  had  at  a  special  meeting. 

"  The  W.  M.  should  declare  a  ballot  had  at  a  special  communication  null  and  void 
and  order  the  ballot  to  hi  pasted  at  a  regular  or  stated  communication."    *    *    * 

"  A  member  of  our  lodge  living  in  another  State,  notifies  the  lodge  that  he  has  re- 
nounced the  name  by  which  he  joined  the  Order,  and  that  he  has  assumed  a  new  name, 
and  asks  that  the  lodge  shall  substitute  the  new  name  in  place  of  the  old  one,  on  its 
books  and  records. 

"  Question. — Can  such  substitution  be  legally  made,  and  if  so,  what  action  is  neces- 
sary on  the  part  of  the  lodge  to  do  so  ? 

Ansioer. — The  lodge  may,   by  resolution  adopted  by  a  majority  vote,  order  the 
change  to  be  made  upon  the  books  after  having  received  satisfactory  evidence  that  the 


FOREIGN   CORRESPONDENCE.  lxxi 

brother  has  changed  his  name  in  accordance  with  the  laws  of  the  State  in  which  he 
lives."    *    *    * 

"  A  lodge  receives  the  petition  of  a  brother  for  affiliation.  A  member  of  the  lodge 
presents  an  objection  to  the  W.M. 

"  Question.— Should  the  W.  M.  entertain  the  objection,  and  order  that  the  ballot  be 
not  passed '? 

"  Answer. — No.  There  is  no  Masonic  law  authorizing  an  objection  to  affiliation."  *  *  * 

"  The  requisite  number  of  Master  Masons  living  in  a  prosperous  village  desire  to 
form  a  new  lodge,  but  are  unable  to  set  the  approval  of  the  nearest  lodge. 

*'  Question.-^Can  the  Grand  Master  grant  the  dispensation  without  the  approval  of 
the  petition  by  the  nearest  lodge. 

•'  Answer. — Yes.  The  prerogative  of  the  Grand  Master  to  give  dispensations  for 
opening  and  holding  lodges  and  for  conferring  the  degrees  is  an  ancient  landmark  that 
cannot  be  abrogated  or  changed  by  the  constitution  or  by  action  of  the  Grand  Lod^e. 
But  as  the  constitution  of  this  jurisdiction  prescribes  certain  conditions  to  entitle  a 
lodge  under  dispensation  to  receive  a  charter,  one  of  those  conditions  being  that  its 
petition  receive  the  approval  of  the  nearest  lodge,  it  would  be  unwise  for  tne  Grand 
Master  (except  perhaps  in  extreme  cases)  to  exercise  his  prerogative  in  disregard  of 
those  conditions." 

With  regard  to  this  latter  subject,  we  may  say  that  we  found  it 
necessary  to  alter  our  regulations,  and  to  provide  that  when,  in  the 
opinion  of  the  Grand  Master,  the  recommendation  of  the  nearest  lodge 
was  unreasonably  withheld,  he  should  have  power  to  waive  that  re- 
quirement. 

Bro.  Littlejohn  also  rightly  decided  that  municipal  boundaries  are  not 
to  be  considered  in  determining  the  question  of  the  jurisdiction  of  lodges. 
The  lodge-room  is  the  "place  of  meeting,"  from  which  the  distances  are 
to  be  measured. 

He  formed  four  new  lodges.  His  special  dispensations  numbered 
sixty-four,  and  the  fees  therefor  amounted  to  $210,  so  that  the  exercise 
of  this  prerogative  is  quite  a  source  of  revenue.  Of  these  dispensations, 
two  were  for  public  installations,  fourteen  to  allow  the  "  Eastern  Star" 
(ladies'  degree)  to  use  lodge-rooms,  and  thirty-nine  related  to  candidates. 
On  the  general  mission  of  Masonry,  he  says : — ■ 

"Why  may  not  the  Masons  of  the  world  unitedly  exert  their  influence  for  the 
adoption  of  some  plan  for  the  settlement  of  national  questions  without  resort  to  war  ? 
There  might  be  a  congress  of  nations  organized,  and  empowered  to  enact  a  code  of 
international  laws,  providing  for  the  settlement  of  all  differences  likely  to  arise  between 
nations.  Or  there  might  be  a  general  treaty  of  nations,  formulating  some  plan 
whereby  all  disputes  that  may  arise  shall  be  submitted  to  a  peaceful  arbitration.  Let 
it  not  be  supposed  that  I  am  advocating  the  organization  of  a  new  party,  or  the 
formation  of  a  new  sect,  to  advocate  a  plan  for  securing  universal  peace.  On  the 
contrary,  I  would  have  every  man  labor  in  his  present  political  or  sectarian  associ- 
ations, to  create  and  educate  public  sentiment  on  this  question,  until  it  is  strong 
enough  to  demand  that  statesmen  everywhere  act  in  harmony  therewith.  In  this 
day  of  great  fecundity  of  political  parties,  many  social  and  governmental  reforms, 
perhaps  meritorous  in  themselves,  are  retarded  and  subjected  to  ridicule,  by  those 
who  seek  prominence  by  organizing  a  political  party  to  advocate  them.  The  interests 
of  our  country  are  too  vast,  and  too  varied  in  their  nature,  to  be  intrusted  to  the 
keeping  of  any  party,  organized  upon  the  line  of  a  specialty.  Political  parties  in  our 
country  are  already  nauseatingly  numerous.  Christianity  ever,  is  hampered  and 
hindered  in  its  work  of  reform  by  numberless  divisions,  each  claiming  to  be  the 
repository  of  the  true  key  to  the  Kingdom.  The  life  lessons  given  us  by  'Him  who 
spoke  as  never  man  spake,'  whose  every  act  and  word  and  thought  from  the  Manger 
Cradle  to  the  Cross,  were  a  plea  for  the  peace  and  the  unity  of  mankind,  are  totally 
disregarded  by  hundreds  of  warring  sects,  each  claiming  to  be  His  true  followers.  As 
Masons,  we  want  no  part  in  forming  new  parties,  or  in  establishing  new  sects,  but  let 
us  rather  labor  to  educate  the  only  party  Masonry  recognises,  the  great  brotherhood 
of  man,  up  to  a  true  idea  of  its  capabilities  and  its  destiny.  What  more  appropriate 
time  and  place  could  be  selected  to  organize  an  effort  to  give  peace  to  the  world,  than 
the  coming  assemblage  of  the  representatives  of  all  nations,  to  celebrate  the  four 
hundreth  anniversary  of  giving  America  to  the  world? 

"  I  bespeak  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Wisconsin  the  distinguished  honor  of  initiating 

some  movement  having  that  object  in  view.    Aside  from  discharging  the  charitable 

■  duties  we  owe  those  dependent  upon  us,  it  appears  to  me  no  work  can  be  more  in 

consonance  with  the  objects  of  our  institution  than  this.    The  principles  ofFree- 

masonary  cannot  prevail  throughout  the  world,  its  work  will  not  be  accomplished 


lxxii  GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 

until  all  nations  shall  learn  war  no  more  ;  until  they  '  beat  their  swords  into  plow- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruning  hooks.'  Then,  and  not  until  then,  may  man 
hope  to  enter  into  the  rich  heritage  of  that  promised  Beatitude,  pronounced  by  the 
Herald  Angels  at  Bethlehem,  '  Peace  on  earth,  and  good  will  towards  men.'" 

Bro.  M  L.  Youngs,  the  Grand  Lecturer,  continues  to  perform  his 
duties  in  the  most  efficient  manner.  He  held  schools  of  instruction  for 
fifty  days.  The  attendance  was  good,  and  the  interest  manifested  was 
very  gratifying.     His  report  is  a  very  interesting  paper. 

At  the  previous  meeting,  the  Grand  Lodge  Trustees  were  directed  to 
prepare  and  present  resolutions  for  the  establishment  of  a  permanent 
charity  fund.  They  did  so,  but  accompanied  their  report  with  strong 
reasons  why  these  same  resolutions  should  not  be  adopted.  The  Grand 
Lodge  adopted  their  conclusions,  and  the  resolutions  were  indefinitely 
postponed.  These  reasons  are  well  worthy  of  the  most  careful  con- 
sideration, so  we  give  them  in  full. 

"First.  It  does  not  appear  that  in  a  Masonic  Jurisdiction  so  healthful  and 
prosperous  as  ours,  that  it  needs  at  this  time  a  Charity  Fund  that  must  from  necessity 
and  the  very  nature  of  its  existence,  become  the  clearing  house  for  Masonic  tramps 
lather  than  for  deserving  Masons. 

"Second.  It  has  been  clearly  demonstrated  by  investigation  from  circular  letters 
sent  to  subordinate  lodges,  that  they  were  financially  able  in  nearly  all  instances  to 
provide  for  needed  charity,  and  deserving  Masons  applying  for  assistance  have  never 
been  turned  away  until  their  wants  have  been  amply  provided  for,  and  further,  that 
they  were  opposed  and  saw  no  necessity  for  the  creation  of  a  Charity  Fund. 

"  Third.  If  statesmanship  embraces  a  close  consideration  of  the  correlation 
between  causes  and  effects,  and  the  philosophic  and  practical  analyses  of  their 
origin  and  growth,  then  by  a  parity  of  reasoning,  it  may  be  truthfully  said  that 
Masonic  charity  is  the  grandest  exemplification  of  the  institution  of  Masonry,  but 
if  the  causes  that  would  ere ite  a  Charity  Fund  should  have  the  effect  of  creating  in  the 
minds  of  some  of  our  Masonic  brethren,  too  lazy  to  work,  that  they  could  be  supported 
by  Masonic  charity,  the  grandest  purpose  of  our  beloved  institution  would  have  been 
perverted  into  an  ignoble  end. 

"Fourth.  We  believe  there  is  a  very  wide  distinction  between  true  Masonic 
charity  and  Masonic  sentiment,  and  while  your  trustees  yield  to  none  in  their 
allegiance  to  the  true  spirit  of  the  best  there  is  in  our  noble  Order — while  deserving 
charity  would  find  us  willing  to  give  as  freely  and  generously  and  with  hearts  as  over- 
flowing with  sympathy  as  any,  still  we  are  of  the  opinion  that  to  establish  a  Charity 
Fund  by  this  Grand  Lodge  in  its  present  prosperous  condition,  would  only  be  to 
invite  and  encourage  a  dependency  where  independence  has  heretofore  existed.  It 
would  be  to  educate  some  of  our  brethren  to  feel  that  the  only  purpose  of  the  faternity 
was  to  support  them  and  very  soon  forget  the  old  adage  '  that  God  helps  him  who 
helps  himself.' 

"Fifth.  There  is  a  trite  saying  'let  well  enough  alone.'  We  have  borne  the 
burdens  that  have  been  placed  upon  us  admirably  and  well  by  the  most  liberal  and 
noblest  charity,  and  this  Grand  Lodge  is  still  competent  to  dispense  its  charity  in  a 
most  magnificent  manner,  as  it  has  done  in  the  years  passed  without  the  establish- 
ment of  a  Charity  Fund,  and  in  this  respect  it  will  never  suffer  by  comparison  with 
other  sister  jurisdictions.  We  believe  the  true  principle  is  that  dispensation  of 
charity  should  be  among  the  subordinate  lodges,  who  have  every  opportunity  of 
judging  the  merit  and  worthiness  of  the  applicant,  and  if  the  subordinate  lodge  is 
too  poor  financially  to  meet  the  demands  made  upon  it,  the  Grand  Lodge  will  never 
refuse,  as  in  the  past,  to  come  to  their  aid  by  voting  such  sums  of  money  as  may 
legitimately  be  required." 

The  Special  Committee  appointed  to  consider  and  report  upon  that 
portion  of  the  address  of  the  Grand  Master  relating  to  universal  peace, 
and  the  mission  of  Masonry  in  reference  thereto,  not  having  appeared 
to  report,  were  continued  to  report  at  the  next  meeting. 

Bro.  Duncan  McGregor  Reports  on  Correspondence.  Canada,  for 
1890,  receives  flattering  mention.  .    . 

Lodges,  217  ;  members,   13,899;  increase,  253. 

M.  N.  Littlejohn  (Whitewater),  G.M. 

John  W.  Laflin  (Milwaukee),  G.S. 


FOREIGN  CORRESPONDENCE.  lxxiii 

WYOMING. 

17th  Communication,  Rawlins,  December  1st,  1891. 

Emile  A.  Abry,  G.M. 

On  the  state  of  the  Craft,  he  says : — 

"  It  affords  me  much  pleasure  to  be  able  to  report  to  you  that  all  our  subordinate 
lodges  are,  generally  speaking,  in  a  prosperous  condition,  financially  and  otherwise, 
and  much  good  work  has  been  done,  and,  although  our  ranks  have  not,  owing  largely 
to  the  stringency  of  the  times,  been  augmented  to  the  extent  we  might  have  looked  or 
hoped  for,  yet  we  have  gained  some  strength  (quite  an  increase  as  compared  with  last 
year),  as  regards  numbers  and  the  quality  of  the  material.  I  might  also  be  permitted  to 
add  that  renewed    interest  and  earnestness  seems  to  be  perceptible  in  our  lodges." 

The  Grand  Master  decided  that  a  lodge  could  not  admit  a  person 
hailing  from  the  so-called  Grand  Lodge  of  Ontario,  as  it  would  be  in 
opposition  to  one  of  their  standing  regulations,  forbidding  intercourse 
with  that  body. 

He  authorized  a  new  lodge  at  Newcastle. 

Six  delegates  were  appointed  to  represent  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Wyom- 
ing at  the  Fraternal  Congress,  to  be  held  at  Chicago  in  1893. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : — 

"  Resolved,  That  the  M.  W.  Grand  Master  appoint  a  committee  of  five  whose  duty 
shall  be  to  recommend  to  the  next  Grand  Lodge  Communication  an  '  Official  Work  ' 
to  be  adopted  as  the  "  Official  Work"  of  this  Grand  Jurisdiction,  and  should  any 
member,  or  members,  of  said  committee  on  being  notified  of  his  or  their  appointment 
show  good  cause  why  he  or  they  could  not  attend  the  meetings,  the  remaining 
member  or  members  of  said  committee  shall  have  power  to  fill  the  vacancy  or 
vacancies  caused  by  failure  to  attend  said  meetings,  and  it  is  hereby  ordered  that 
the  Grand  Treasurer  pay  the  actual  travelling  expenses  of  said  committee  in 
attending  such  meetings,  on  proper  warrants,  providing  said  expenses  shall  not  exceed 
one  hundred  dollars." 

The  Grand  Secretary  has  a  very  fraternal  review  of  our  proceedings 
for  1891.  His  Report  on  Correspondence  is  fully  up  to  his  usual  high 
standard.     His  concluding  remarks  are  well  worthy  of  preservation  : — 

"  No  member  of  the  Guild  is,  or  can  be,  firmer  in  his  stand  in  favor  of  the  few 
recognized  fundamental  laws  and  essentials  absolutely  necessary  for  the  success, 
future  prosperity,  and,  as  we  believe,  the  perpetuity  of  Masonry,  than  this  writer, 
Uniformity  already  exists  in  regard  to  all  such.  We  insist  that  a  nearer  approach  to 
uniformity  in  laws  and  customs  could  be  obtained  were  it  not  for  absurd  claims 
advanced  in  regard  to  landmarks  which  are  stumbling  blocks  in  the  way  of 
investigation.  It  is  now  generally  admitted  that  the  old  regulations  are  not  landmarks, 
for  the  reason  that  they  are  not  unalterable  and  are  amendable.  This  being  the 
case,  it  does  seem  if  the  same  time  that  is  expended  here  and  there  in  defense  of 
absurd  claims  under  that  name,  was  devoted  to  advocating  and  securing  a  change  in 
laws  and  customs,  such  as  would  create  uniformity  in  nearly  everything,  it  would  be 
better  for  our  institution  in  every  way.  For  instance,  we  will  mention  a  few 
regulations  that  could,  in  our  opinion,  be  adopted  unanimously  to  the  great  advantage 
of  every  Jurisdiction:  i.  Resignation  of  officers.  2.  Allowing  them  to  dimit.  3. 
Allowing  Entered  Apprentices  and  Fellow  Crafts  to  dimit.  4.  Allowing  them  to 
affiliate.  5.  Grant  of  more  power  to  Lodges,  U.D.  6.  Uniform  legislation  in  regard 
to  non-affiliation  and  non-affiliates.  7.  That  a  Past  Master  may  open  and  close  a 
Lodge  in  the  absence  of  the  three  principal  officers — and  others  of  the  same  character. 
We  are  aware  that  under  our  system  of  States  rights  it  is  hard  work  to  accomplish 
anything,  and  expect  to  be  met  with  the  nonsensical  cry  of  innovation  and  departure 
from  the  laws  of  the  fathers,  etc.  The  latter  does  not,  and  will  not,  deter  this  writer 
from  advocating  the  adoption  of  laws  making  provision  for  each  of  the  foregoing,  at 
least  until  an  argument  backed  by  common  sense  is  advanced,  showing  that  such 
laws  would  be  of  disadvantage  to  any  Brother,  Lodge,  Grand  Lodge,  principles  of 
Masonry  and  to  the  institution  itself.  Brethren,  don't  try  to  ring  in  landmarks  on  this, 
for  they  have  nothing  whatever  to  do  with  either,  and  you  will  get  left  in  attempting 
to  tamper  with  the  citation  of  such." 

We  may  remark,  incidentally,  that  in  our  jurisdiction  officers  are 
allowed  to  resign  and  demit,  and  entered  apprentices  and  fellow-craft* 
are  allowed  to  affiliate. 

Lodges,  13 ;  members,  708  ;  increase,  58. 

Perry  L.  Smith  (Rawlins),  G.M. 

William  L.  Kuykendall  (Saratoga),  G.S. 


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GRAND   LODGE   OF   CANADA. 


AUrtmua 1891 

Arizona 1891 

Arkansas 1891 

British  Columbia 1891 

California 1891 

Colorado 1891 

Connecticut 1892 

Delaware , 1891 

District  of  Columbia. . .  1891 

Florida 1891-92 

Georgia J89I 

Idaho 1891 

Illinois 1891 

Indhn  Te-ritory 1891 

Indiana 1891 

Iowa 1891 

Kansas 1892 

Kentucky  1891 

Louisiana 1892 


PROCEEDINGS  RECEIVED. 

Maine  , 1891 

Manitoba 1891 

Maryland 1891 

Massachusetts 1891 

Michigan 1892 

Minnesota 1892 

Missouri 1891 

Montana 18W 

Nebraska  , / 1891 

Nevada 1891 

New  Brunswick 1891 

New  Hampshire 1891 

New  Jersey  . . .  .■ 1892 

New  Mex-co  1891 

New  South  Wales  ....  .1891 

New  York 1891 

North  Carolina 1892 

North  Dakota  1891 


Nova  Scotia 1S9J 

Ohio 1891 

Oregon 1891 

Pennsylvania 1891 

Prince  Edward  Island.  .1891 

Quebec -.  .1891-92 

hhode  Island 1891 

South  Carolina 1891 

South  Dakota 1891 

Tennessee 18  »2 

Texas  1891 

Utah  , 1892 

Vermont 1891 

Virgin'a 1891 

Washington  1891 

West  Virar'nia 1891 

Wiscinsiu 1891 

Wyoming.. 1891 


"  Mississippi  for  February,  1892,  is  the  only  absentee. 

All  which  is  fraternally  stibmitted,  , 

HENRY  ROBERTSON, 

Chairman, 
Collingwood,  Ont.,  Can.,  June  10th,  1892. 


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