Grand Lodge Of Quebec.

Elgin Lodge , F . and A . M ., Montreal , June ioth , 1876 . John H . Isaacson , Grand Secretary Grand Lodge o ! Quebec . Dear Sir and R . W . Bro . —I am instructed by the R . W . M . of Elgin Lodge , A . E . Cohen , Esq ., to acknowledge receipt of your communication addressed to him on the 26 th

ultimo , and in reply to send you the following copy of a resolution passed at the special meeting of the lodge held on the 2 nd instant , at which your letter and invitation therein contained were duly considered , viz . : — " That this lodge , after having considered the commuication from the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at a special meeting called for that purpose , on the 2 nd June , inst ., have

unanimously resolved to continue their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and that the Secretary be , and is hereby instructed to communicate with the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Quebec to that effect . " After passing such a resolution as the foregoing it was deemed hardly necessary to name a delegation to attend the proposed conference . But knowing the feeling of the

lodge in the matter , and should you still desire it to be represented at your meeting , I shall be happy to again lay your wishes before the brethren at their regular communication upon hearing from you . 1 am , yours faithfully and fraternally , ( Signed ) W . A . SALSIIURV , Secretary .

This Giand Lodge afterwards again applied to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for recognition as a legally constituted Grand Lodge , having and exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in and over the Province of Quebec , and received recognition as such , as will be seen by the following correspondence : —

Grand Lodge of Quebec , A . F . and A . M . —Grand Secretary ' s Office . Montreal , Canada , January 6 th , 1877 . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , M . W . Grand Master , Grand Lodge of Scotland A . F . and A . M . M . W . Brother , —I am directed by Jas . Dunbar , Esq ., Queen ' s Counsel , and M . W . Grand Master of the Grand

Lodge of Quebec , A . F . and A . M ., to state for your information , and for that of the Granel Lodge of Scotland , that the Grand Lodge of Quebec , which was regularly and constitutionally formeel and established on the 20 th day of October , 186 9 ( as has been already heretofore notified to thc Giand Lodge of Scotland ) , has since that date been acknowledged and recognised very generally throughout

thc globe as a legally constituted Grand Lodge , having and exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in anel over the Province of Quebec . And I am desired to state that thc Grand Lodge of Quebec sincerely desires the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and to be in fraternal intercourse with that grand body ; to that end I am reejucsted to address ¦

this communion ; , ;• -filly requesting that it may be submitted to your Grand L xlge , with the view of obtaining at an ca rly period the recognition desired . I have the honour to be , M . W . Sir , your obedient brother , Signed J H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary .

Grand Lodge of Scotland—Grand Secretary ' s Office . Freemasons' Hall , 9 8 , George-street , Edinburgh , May 17 th , 1877 . J . H , Isaacson , Esq ., Giand Secretary , Grand Lodge of Quebec , Montreal . Dear Sir and R . W . Brother , —I have to inform you that at their Quarterly Communication , held at Edinburgh , on

the 5 th of February last , the Grand Loelge of Scotland unanimously resolved to open fraternal relations with the Giand Loiige of Quebec . They at the same time agreed to submit for your approval the name of Bro . Robert Wylie , P . M . of Mother Kilwinning , as Representative here of your Grand Lodge . I shall be glad to receive the name of the brother whom thc Grand Lodge of Quebec may be

pleased to nominate as Representative from our Grand Lodge . Permit me to say that the delay which has occurred in sending this official intimation is due to thc change that has been effected in this department . 1 am , with thc most fraternal regards , yours faithfully , ( Signed ) D . MURRAY LYON . Grand Secretary .

Grand Lodge of Quebec , A . I . and A . M . —Grand Secretary ' s Office . Montreal , May 31 st , 1877 . D . Murray Lyon , Esq ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of Scotland , A . F . and A . M . R . W . Sir and Dear Brother , —I am directed by the M . W . the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge to

acknowledge the receipt of your communication to me of the 17 th of May instant , conveying the very graiifying information that the Grand Lodge of Scotland had at its Quarterl y Communication , held at Edinburgh , on the 5 th February last , unanimously resolved to open fralvl nal relations with the Grand Lodge of Quebec . M . W . Bro . Dunbar regards this resolution of the Grand

Lodge < jf Scotland as extending to the Grand Lrdge of Quebec ihe recognition asked ( or by my litter of the 6 th of January , 1877 , to your M . W . Grand Master , and as its recognition of the Grand Lodge e > f Quebec , as a legally constituted and established Grand Lodge , having and exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in and over the

province of Quebec . The Grand Master has much pleasure in acquiescing in the suggestion by the Grand Lodge , of the name of Bro . Robert Wylie , P . M . of Mother Kilwinning Lodge , as representative of this Grand Lodge , near thc Grand Lodge of Scotland , and 1 have the pleasure of forwarding his co . Timission .

Grand Lodge Of Quebec.

I feel assured that thc Grand Lodge of Quebec woulel hail with lively satisfaction the appointment of its present Grand Master , M . W . Pro . James Dunbar , of Quebec City , Queen ' s Counsel , as the representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , near this Grand Ledge . An early interchange of the credentials of the

representatives of the two Grand Lodges and the continuation of the correspondence now so happily established will be a source of great satisfaction lo this Grind Ltidge . I am , R . W . and Dear Brother , yours fraternally , ( Signed ) J H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary , G . L . of Q .

Grand Lodge of Scotland—Grand Secretary ' s Office . Freemasons' Hall , 9 8 , George-street , Edinburgh , July 2 nd , 1 S 77 . John H . Isaacson , Esq ., Granel Secretary , Grand Lodge of Quebec , Montreal . § J R . W . Dear Sir and Brother , —In reply to your favour of the 31 st May , I beg to say that I expect to be able to forward our Commission ! to your M . W . Grand Master ,

Bro . James Dunbar , immediately after the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Loelge , on the 6 th August next . I deem it an honour to have hael thc privilege of being the medium of communicating the resolution of the Grand Lodge of Scotlantl to recognise and hold correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Quebrc . With bfst regards , I am , ever faithfully yours , ( Signeel ) D . MURRAY LYON , Grand Secretary .

Grand Lodge of Scotland—Grand Secretary ' s Office . Freemasons' Hall , 98 , George-street , Edinburgh , August 8 th , 1877 . John H . Isaacson , Grand Secretary , Granel Lodge of Quebec , Montreal . Dear Sir and Brother , —I have the pleasure of

forwarding commission in favour of your Grand Master , Bro . Dunbar , and hope the relations that are now ratified may long exist between the Grand Lodges of Quebec and Scotland . Ever faithfully , D . MURRAY LYON , Grand Secretary .

Grand Lodge of Quebec , A . F . and A . M . —Grand Secretary ' s Office . Montreal , August 29 th , 1877 . D . Murray Lyon , Est | ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of Scotland , A . F . ami A . M . Dear Sir and R . W . Brother . —lam desired by Ihe M . W . the Grand Master , Bro . Dunbar , to acknowledge the receipt

by him of commission 111 his favour , naming him the Grand Representative of your Grand Lodge , near the Grand Lodge of Quebec . A more formal acknowledgment of thc commission will be made by its recipient at an early period . At the present M . W . Bro Dunbar is from home . I am , yours fraternally ,

( Signed ) J OHN H . ISAACSON . Grand Secretary . After the establishment of such fraternal relations it appeared but right and proper that effect should be given to thc recognition so kindly extended , and with that view the following correspondence took place , which , unfortunately , resulted in the withdrawal by the Grand Lodge of Scotland of her recogni'ion and her Grand Representative ,

and as a necessary consequence in thc recall by me of the commission issued in favour of R . W . Bro . Wylie as Granel Representative of this Grand Lodge , near the Grand Loelge of Scotland . Grand Lodge of Quebec , A . F . and A . M . —Grand Secretary ' s Office . Montreal , 4 th October , 1877 . D . Murray Lyon , Esq ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of

Scotland , A . F . and A . M . R . W . Sir and Dear Brother , —Referring to the correspondence which has passed between the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Lodge of Quebec , relative to the recognition of the latter ( a printed copy whereof for your convenience I take the liberty to enclose herewith ) , and by which correspondence the Grand Lodge of Quebec

considered that they have received recognition , a 3 exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in this province , I am directed to respectfully call the attention of the Grand Lodge of Scotland to the fact that there is a subordinate loelge in this city , called thc Elgin Lodge , working under warrant No . 348 , received from your Granel Leielge , and not recognising the Grand Loelge of Quebec as such supreme

authority . As the existence of this lodge , under existing circumstances , is inconsistent with the exercise of supreme jurisdiction by the Granel Lodge of Quebec , I am requested to suggest to the Grand Lodge of Scotland the propriety of directing Elgin Lodge to take such steps as may be necessary to place itself under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge .

I am diiected to say further that the Giand Lodge of Quebec is funily of opinion that such a step would prevent any possible conflict of jurisdiction , and so tend greatlyto promote harmony among Masons in this province . 1 am yours respectfully and fraternally , ( Signed ) J H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary .

Grand Lodge cf Quebec , A . F . and A . M . —Grand Secretary's Office . Montreal , 1 st November , 1878 , D . Murray Lyon , Esq ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of Scotland , Edinburgh . R . W . Sir and Brother , —1 have the honour , by thc command of the Granel ^ Master of this Grand Lodge , to forward on the other side , for the information of the M . W . the Grand Lodge of Scotland , a cony of a resolution

Grand Lodge Of Quebec.

adopted by the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at its last annual communication , held in this city on the 26 th and 27 th days of September last , 1877 . lam , R . W . Sir , yours fraternally , ( Signed ) J H . ISAACSON , Grand Secretary .

Thc following is a copy cf the resolution referred to : — Resolved , —That in consideration of the recognition of this Grand Lodge—through the establishment of fraternal relations in the interchange of Grand Representatives by the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and in view of the fact that there still exists in this jurisdiction a subordinate lodge

working under charter of that Grand Body , as well as three subordinate lodges working under charters from the Grand Lodge of England ; therefore it is expedient that a definite period be now fixed when those several lodges shall return to their respective Grand Lodges their charters , and receive from this Grand Lodge a duplicate thereof , so that the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of

Quebec may be preserved intact , in accordance with thc well-understood regulations defining the territorial jurisdiction of Grand Lodges on this continent . And inasmuch as the interest of the Craft in this jursdiction requires that no unnecessary delay shall ensue in carrying out this resolution , the Most Worshipful thc Grand Master is hereby instructed to cause the same to be ctir . municated forthwith to the Grand Lodges of Englan

and Scotland respectively , with a respectful notification that their several subordinate lodges shall on or before the 1 st of January next comply with the terms thereof . And to these communications the following replies were received : — Grand Lodge of Scotland—Grand Secretary ' s Office . Freemason ' s Hall , 9 8 , George-street , Edinburgh , 15 th Nov ., 1877 . John H . Isaacson , Esq ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of

Quebec . Dear Sir and R . W . Brother , —I have to acknowledge receipt of your favours of the 4 th ult ., and 1 st inst . Your first communication , along with a letter from Lodge Elgin , Montreal , and my reply thereto were laiel before Grand Committee on the 30 th October . In terms of instructions I beg to enclose a copy of the minute of

Grand Committee on the subject , which minute was con-t firmed by Grand Lodge at thc Quarterly Communication on the 5 th inst . Your second communication conveys a demand tha Elgin , Montreal , be instructed to transfer its allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Quebec . I shall present your letter and accompanyingresolutions

to Grand Committee on the 27 th inst . I am , dear Sir and R . W . Brother , yours faithfully , ( Signed ) D . MURRAY LYON , Secretary . The following is copy of minutes referred to , with copy of letter from Granel Lodge of Scotland to Secretary o Elgin Lodge , Montreal : —

A communication was presented from thc Lodge Elgin , Montreal , No . 34 8 , dated 2 nd Octeiber , regarding a proposal to compel that lodge to withdraw from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and place itself under the Grand Lodge , of Quebec . Also a letter from Bro . John H . Isaacson-Grand Secretary of Quebec ( Oct . 4 ) , in which the follow c ing sentence occurs : — " As thc existence of this lodg

( Elgin ) under present circumstances is inconsistent with the exercise of supreme jurisdiction by the Grand Lodge of Quebec , 1 am instructed to suggest to the Grand Lodge of Scotland the propriety of directing Elgin Lodge to take such steps as may be necessary to place itself under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge . I am directed to say further that the Grand Lodge of Quebec is firmly of

opinion that such a step would prevent any possible conflict of jurisdiction , and so tend greatly to promote harmony among Masons in this province . " The following letter by the Grand Secretary was also submitted : — Freemasons' Hall , 98 , George Street , Edinburgh , Oct . 15 , 1877 . Henry Morgan , Esq ., Secretary , Lo . Elgin , No . 348 ,

Montreal . Dear Sir and Brothe . —Your favour of thc 2 nd inst . reached me this morninrg . I reply in course , in order the more promptly lo dispel the fears by which your brethren have been moved in connection with thc recent exchange of representatives between thc Granel Lodges of Scotland and Quebec .

In opening fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Quebec , our Grand Lodge could not have had the slightest intention of recognising any right upon which might be founded a demand for thc severance of thc tie existing between it and its daughter Lodge of Montreal . Should such a right be insisted upon , I feel certain that rather than accede to the demand , the Grand Lodge of

Scotland will authorise the recall of its commission to its representative near the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Your lodge will enjoy the fullest Masonic protection with attendant privileges so long as it desires to continue its allegiance to its Mother Grand Lodge . Pray assure the brethren of this . Your communication will be laid before the Grand Committee at their meeting on 30 th inst .

I am , faithfully and fraternally yours , D . MURRAY LYON , Secretary . The Grand Committee heartily approved of their Secretary ' s reply , and instructed that a copy thereof be forwarded to the Grand Lodge of Quebec . Edinburgh , 3 rd Dec , 1877 . John H . Isaacson , Esq ., Grand Secretary , Grand Lodge of

Quebec , Montreal . R . W . Sir and Dear Brother , —I am instructed by Grand Committee to recall thc commission issued in favour of the M . W . Bro . James Dunbar , as Representative of the Grand