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The Masonic Mirror.
The question was then pressed to a decision , and the Grand Master , after some consideration , decided that the business should go on , which gave very general satisfaction to the body of the Brethren , although it annoyed several Brethren on . the dais , a number of whom left the Lodge in a body , and in a very angry mood . Considerable amusement was caused for a minute or two , as the Brethren were leaving the Lodge , by a little altercation between the Rev . Bro . Cox and the ~~ f ~ \ ~ 1 T \ T ~ * i 1 1 i 1 nm . i . t i *» . ¦» i 3
_ rxev . jro . jrprcai , ana others , me excited gesticulations ancl apparently vehement complainings ( lost in the confusion ) of the former , and the complacent smiles of the latter , were exceedingly mirth-provoking , although the noise was so great , that it was impossible to divine the cause of difference between the two reverend Brethren . Bro . Cox left , but Bro . Portal remained . The other dissentients having left the room order was restored .
THE COLONIAL QUESTION . Bro . Col . Burlton resumed the business at the point at which it left off last Grand Lodge . He moved that the Report of the Colonial Committee ( read at last Grand Lodge , and given verbatim in the last number of the Freemasons ' Magazine ) be received . There was here a little ebullition of the excitement , which seemed to be but imperfectly allayed .
The Rev . Bro . Lyali said , that before the business proceeded , they ought to demand an explanation from the Grand Chaplain for his insulting conduct towards them ( Bro . Portal and his friends ) . He ought to be called upon to make an apology . ( Bear , hear , and renewed confusion . ) The Rev . Bro . Portal seconded Bro . Burl ton ' s motion , and said : " In seconding the adoption of this report , there is only one alteration which I should wish to see made . I don't think the board should be elected at the same time as the Board
of General Purposes . ( Hear , hear . ) Instead of September , therefore , it would be better to say—" Grand Master : "The Brother cannot second a resolution and move an amendment upon it at the same time . " ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Portal : " Well then , I shall content myself with throwing out this as a suggestion , and if any Brother moves it as an amendment , it will not be objected to . I am sorry that some of the Brethren should have withdrawn from Grand Lodge , as if the acting Grand Master were not a proper representative of the M . W . the Grand Master , when absent , which is often the case . ( Hear , hear . ) It is right we should be authoritatively informed what is " order , " and what is not
" order . " ( Hear , hear . ) There is no use in denying the fact , that the Canadian petition was for three years unattended to . ( Hear , hear , and loud cries of " Shame , shame ! " ) The Grand Lodge , as a whole , would suffer in case the Canadians should rebel , and that will certainly be the result unless something he done . ( Hear , hear . ) If you carry this proposition , such a case as that of our Canadian Brethren can never occur again , as you will see what documents are sent from time to time , and will have opportunities for making motions thereon . Here we have the Canadian Lodges driven to rebellion ! 1 maintain that the
Grand Master , Grand Secretary , Grand Registrar , and whoever you like , are nothing more than our officers ( hear ) , to carry our business ( hear ) , the business of Grand Lodge , and not their own business . ( Hear , hear . ) We have a right to know what that business is , as it interests us far more than it can interest them . We recommend that this business should pass through the hands of this committee , and then you will see whether it is managed or mismanaged . " ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . Gole attempted to speak , but was received with impatient noises and interruption , and cries of "Question , question . " He would say a few words by way of introduction . ( Cries of "We have bad introduction enough , " and laughter . ) He wished to light the calamot of peace . ( Hear , hear , and laughter . ) The Brother appeared to be desirous of reopening the question as to the legality of the Lodge , but the Grand Lodge would not permit him . Bro . Percy Wells , after some discussion , rose to order , and invited the Grand
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The Masonic Mirror.
The question was then pressed to a decision , and the Grand Master , after some consideration , decided that the business should go on , which gave very general satisfaction to the body of the Brethren , although it annoyed several Brethren on . the dais , a number of whom left the Lodge in a body , and in a very angry mood . Considerable amusement was caused for a minute or two , as the Brethren were leaving the Lodge , by a little altercation between the Rev . Bro . Cox and the ~~ f ~ \ ~ 1 T \ T ~ * i 1 1 i 1 nm . i . t i *» . ¦» i 3
_ rxev . jro . jrprcai , ana others , me excited gesticulations ancl apparently vehement complainings ( lost in the confusion ) of the former , and the complacent smiles of the latter , were exceedingly mirth-provoking , although the noise was so great , that it was impossible to divine the cause of difference between the two reverend Brethren . Bro . Cox left , but Bro . Portal remained . The other dissentients having left the room order was restored .
THE COLONIAL QUESTION . Bro . Col . Burlton resumed the business at the point at which it left off last Grand Lodge . He moved that the Report of the Colonial Committee ( read at last Grand Lodge , and given verbatim in the last number of the Freemasons ' Magazine ) be received . There was here a little ebullition of the excitement , which seemed to be but imperfectly allayed .
The Rev . Bro . Lyali said , that before the business proceeded , they ought to demand an explanation from the Grand Chaplain for his insulting conduct towards them ( Bro . Portal and his friends ) . He ought to be called upon to make an apology . ( Bear , hear , and renewed confusion . ) The Rev . Bro . Portal seconded Bro . Burl ton ' s motion , and said : " In seconding the adoption of this report , there is only one alteration which I should wish to see made . I don't think the board should be elected at the same time as the Board
of General Purposes . ( Hear , hear . ) Instead of September , therefore , it would be better to say—" Grand Master : "The Brother cannot second a resolution and move an amendment upon it at the same time . " ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Portal : " Well then , I shall content myself with throwing out this as a suggestion , and if any Brother moves it as an amendment , it will not be objected to . I am sorry that some of the Brethren should have withdrawn from Grand Lodge , as if the acting Grand Master were not a proper representative of the M . W . the Grand Master , when absent , which is often the case . ( Hear , hear . ) It is right we should be authoritatively informed what is " order , " and what is not
" order . " ( Hear , hear . ) There is no use in denying the fact , that the Canadian petition was for three years unattended to . ( Hear , hear , and loud cries of " Shame , shame ! " ) The Grand Lodge , as a whole , would suffer in case the Canadians should rebel , and that will certainly be the result unless something he done . ( Hear , hear . ) If you carry this proposition , such a case as that of our Canadian Brethren can never occur again , as you will see what documents are sent from time to time , and will have opportunities for making motions thereon . Here we have the Canadian Lodges driven to rebellion ! 1 maintain that the
Grand Master , Grand Secretary , Grand Registrar , and whoever you like , are nothing more than our officers ( hear ) , to carry our business ( hear ) , the business of Grand Lodge , and not their own business . ( Hear , hear . ) We have a right to know what that business is , as it interests us far more than it can interest them . We recommend that this business should pass through the hands of this committee , and then you will see whether it is managed or mismanaged . " ( Hear , hear . )
Bro . Gole attempted to speak , but was received with impatient noises and interruption , and cries of "Question , question . " He would say a few words by way of introduction . ( Cries of "We have bad introduction enough , " and laughter . ) He wished to light the calamot of peace . ( Hear , hear , and laughter . ) The Brother appeared to be desirous of reopening the question as to the legality of the Lodge , but the Grand Lodge would not permit him . Bro . Percy Wells , after some discussion , rose to order , and invited the Grand