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Grand Lodge.
tention of Bro . M'Intyre , the Grand Registrar , to conclude with a resolution . There were one or two points , however , in reference to this appeal which he did not catch , and which ought to be noticed , so that they might go back to Nova Scotia . Throughout the whole of the appeal he found strong terms of discourtesy towards the Provincial Grand Master ; and they even went so far as to say that they would no longer
pay obedience to him if this appeal was not decided in their favour , that nothing would warrant them in remaining under him , that they would throw off their allegiance , and place themselves under the Grand Lodge of England . Now , their Constitution would not allow any such thing . In some of their documents they had quoted observations of Dr . Oliver ;
and , although lie must say he entertained the highest opinion of Dr . Oliver , yet he had read some tilings written b y him with great regret , for to suppose a brother could do as he pleases was altogether opposed to the " Book of Constitutions . " There was one other point to which he wished to draw attention iu these papers . The Provincial Grand Master was in the
habit of visiting lodge after lodge , when all the minutes for the last twelve months were open to him , and he exercised the right of approving them or not , as he pleased . Now , the Provincial Grand Master had no such power . The lodge was only answerable to the Grand Lodge , and the Provincial Grand Master had no right whatever to interfere with them . The
brother had for twenty-five years held the office of Provincial Grand Master , during which time he had well ruled the province , but iu this case he had unfortunately overstepped his duty , although the St . Andrew ' s Lodge had shown exceedingly bad taste in the way iu which he had been received .
Bro . MATIDSLAY , P . J . G . D ., thought this subject should be submitted to the Colonial Board for examination and report . The G . REGISTRAR said this was an appeal to the Grand Lodge itself , and the Colonial Board could not have anything to do with it . Bro . GREGORY , P . J . G . D ., said he did not hear the exact
words of the resolution of the Grand Registrar , and be wished it to be read , and after that he should reserve to himself the right of making a lew observations . The G . REGISTRAR said they could not be read , as they were not written . He desired simply to adhere to action . He proposed that the appeal of the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge
be allowed , and the suspension removed . Bro . GREGORY said , after the explanation of the Grand Registrar he was inclined to his view of the case , as ho believed he had given a proper legal solution of the question , and his reasons might he right , but he thought the lodge had acted unwisely themselves , and it was their duty to support the law of the
Craft , if the lodge Avas to exist for the benefit of Freemasonry . They knew that the lodge itself had transgressed , and he was sure it would be for the good of the Craft , and more especially for that of the Provincial Grand Master , who had faithfully ruled the province for many years , that he should not stand under any censure , and lie hoped the decision of the Grand Lodge would bo made in such a way as to prevent the lodge being used as a triumph over the Provincial Grand Master .
The G . MASTER : It seems to me that the point Avhich has just been raised by Bro . Gregory is beside the question raised by this appeal . The mode of conveying this resolution Avill bo loft with the Grand Registrar and Grand Secretary , who , in drawing up their answer to this appeal , will show to the St . Andrew's Lodge that , while they are within the letter of the law , they are considerably outside that of good taste .
Grand Lodge.
The motion was then put and agreed to with out one dissentient . There being no further business , Grand Lodge was closed in due form and solemn prayer , and adjourned soon after ten o ' clock .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
INSTRUCTION . PANMURE LODGE . —The Lodge of Instruction attached to the Panuiure Lodge ( No . 720 ) , aud which meets at the Loughborough Arms every Thursday evening , has deservedly obtained considerable reputation by tho excellence and precision of its working ; and therefore it is not surprising that a large number of brethren availed themselves of the invitation to be present
on the evening of the 31 st ult ., on the occasion of the working of the fifteen sections , which , by the by-laws , is required to be done twice a year . Bro . J . Thomas , P . M . and W . M . of the mother lodge , who is justly regarded as a recognised authority and teacher in the Craft , officiated as W . M . witli his usual skill aud ability . He was well supported by Bros . Geider , Hodges , Harvey , Oswyn , Porrot , Stevens , Shaw , Taylor , & c . It is only
fair to say that the working amply justified the good opinion generally entertained of the Panmure Lodge of Instruction . At the close of the Masonic business , the brethren and visitors sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Huntley . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( NO . 871 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . Stevens's , Royal Oak Tavern , HighstreetDeptfordon AVednesday , the 30 th ult . ; Bro . IT . A .
, , Collington presided . Mr . H . Whittle was initiated into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . G . F . Honey was passed to the second degree , and the lodge was closed . Visitors : Bros . M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . 73 ; J . J . West , I . G . 518 ; S . Jones , 996 ; G . R . Warren , 998 , & c .
Proyincial.
PROYINCIAL .
CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this ancient and flourishing lodge was held at 7 o'clock on Monday evening last at the Freemasons' Hall . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . Cook , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , who was supported by all his officers and an unusual gathering of brethren , including Bros
AV . B . Gibson , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; Dr . Thompson , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Fisher , W . M . 872 , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Cooper , Prov . G . Org . ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chap . ; Kenworthy , P . M . ; & c . The lodge was opened in solemn form , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot box was then sent round in behalf of two fit and proper persons to be made Masons .
Neither of the gentlemen being present , and there being no other business , the W . M ., Bro . Cook , gave the lecture on the first tracing board , which was duly appreciated by the brethren , as evidenced by the silence that prevailed . The W . M . then read several communications , and also delivered several Grand Lodge certificates , which were duly signed . A gentleman wasproposed as a candidate for the mysteriesafter which the
, lodge was closed in solemn form , according to ancient custom , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and the proceedings were enlivened by songs from several brethren , including the AV . M . and Bro . Dr . Thompson . Bro . Gibson , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Bowes , P . M . 129 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and two other brethren . Bro .
Bowes then proposed " The Health of the W " . M ., '' whom he highly complimented on the efficient state of the lodge . The brethren retired at half-past nine o ' clock . CoCKERJioUTii . —Skiddato Lodge ( So . 1002 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Court House ori Tuesday evening last at 7 o ' clock . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Crowther Morton , Prov . S . G . D ., supported by
Bros . Shilton , S . W . ; Dr . Hodgson , J . W . ; Jos . Mayson , S . D . ; Robert Bailey , as J . D . ; T . Taylor , as Sec ; John Bowes , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., as P . M . ; and a number of other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of
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Grand Lodge.
tention of Bro . M'Intyre , the Grand Registrar , to conclude with a resolution . There were one or two points , however , in reference to this appeal which he did not catch , and which ought to be noticed , so that they might go back to Nova Scotia . Throughout the whole of the appeal he found strong terms of discourtesy towards the Provincial Grand Master ; and they even went so far as to say that they would no longer
pay obedience to him if this appeal was not decided in their favour , that nothing would warrant them in remaining under him , that they would throw off their allegiance , and place themselves under the Grand Lodge of England . Now , their Constitution would not allow any such thing . In some of their documents they had quoted observations of Dr . Oliver ;
and , although lie must say he entertained the highest opinion of Dr . Oliver , yet he had read some tilings written b y him with great regret , for to suppose a brother could do as he pleases was altogether opposed to the " Book of Constitutions . " There was one other point to which he wished to draw attention iu these papers . The Provincial Grand Master was in the
habit of visiting lodge after lodge , when all the minutes for the last twelve months were open to him , and he exercised the right of approving them or not , as he pleased . Now , the Provincial Grand Master had no such power . The lodge was only answerable to the Grand Lodge , and the Provincial Grand Master had no right whatever to interfere with them . The
brother had for twenty-five years held the office of Provincial Grand Master , during which time he had well ruled the province , but iu this case he had unfortunately overstepped his duty , although the St . Andrew ' s Lodge had shown exceedingly bad taste in the way iu which he had been received .
Bro . MATIDSLAY , P . J . G . D ., thought this subject should be submitted to the Colonial Board for examination and report . The G . REGISTRAR said this was an appeal to the Grand Lodge itself , and the Colonial Board could not have anything to do with it . Bro . GREGORY , P . J . G . D ., said he did not hear the exact
words of the resolution of the Grand Registrar , and be wished it to be read , and after that he should reserve to himself the right of making a lew observations . The G . REGISTRAR said they could not be read , as they were not written . He desired simply to adhere to action . He proposed that the appeal of the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge
be allowed , and the suspension removed . Bro . GREGORY said , after the explanation of the Grand Registrar he was inclined to his view of the case , as ho believed he had given a proper legal solution of the question , and his reasons might he right , but he thought the lodge had acted unwisely themselves , and it was their duty to support the law of the
Craft , if the lodge Avas to exist for the benefit of Freemasonry . They knew that the lodge itself had transgressed , and he was sure it would be for the good of the Craft , and more especially for that of the Provincial Grand Master , who had faithfully ruled the province for many years , that he should not stand under any censure , and lie hoped the decision of the Grand Lodge would bo made in such a way as to prevent the lodge being used as a triumph over the Provincial Grand Master .
The G . MASTER : It seems to me that the point Avhich has just been raised by Bro . Gregory is beside the question raised by this appeal . The mode of conveying this resolution Avill bo loft with the Grand Registrar and Grand Secretary , who , in drawing up their answer to this appeal , will show to the St . Andrew's Lodge that , while they are within the letter of the law , they are considerably outside that of good taste .
Grand Lodge.
The motion was then put and agreed to with out one dissentient . There being no further business , Grand Lodge was closed in due form and solemn prayer , and adjourned soon after ten o ' clock .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
INSTRUCTION . PANMURE LODGE . —The Lodge of Instruction attached to the Panuiure Lodge ( No . 720 ) , aud which meets at the Loughborough Arms every Thursday evening , has deservedly obtained considerable reputation by tho excellence and precision of its working ; and therefore it is not surprising that a large number of brethren availed themselves of the invitation to be present
on the evening of the 31 st ult ., on the occasion of the working of the fifteen sections , which , by the by-laws , is required to be done twice a year . Bro . J . Thomas , P . M . and W . M . of the mother lodge , who is justly regarded as a recognised authority and teacher in the Craft , officiated as W . M . witli his usual skill aud ability . He was well supported by Bros . Geider , Hodges , Harvey , Oswyn , Porrot , Stevens , Shaw , Taylor , & c . It is only
fair to say that the working amply justified the good opinion generally entertained of the Panmure Lodge of Instruction . At the close of the Masonic business , the brethren and visitors sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Huntley . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( NO . 871 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at Bro . Stevens's , Royal Oak Tavern , HighstreetDeptfordon AVednesday , the 30 th ult . ; Bro . IT . A .
, , Collington presided . Mr . H . Whittle was initiated into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . G . F . Honey was passed to the second degree , and the lodge was closed . Visitors : Bros . M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . 73 ; J . J . West , I . G . 518 ; S . Jones , 996 ; G . R . Warren , 998 , & c .
Proyincial.
PROYINCIAL .
CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this ancient and flourishing lodge was held at 7 o'clock on Monday evening last at the Freemasons' Hall . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . Cook , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , who was supported by all his officers and an unusual gathering of brethren , including Bros
AV . B . Gibson , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; Dr . Thompson , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; Fisher , W . M . 872 , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Cooper , Prov . G . Org . ; Rev . Joshua Tyson , Chap . ; Kenworthy , P . M . ; & c . The lodge was opened in solemn form , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot box was then sent round in behalf of two fit and proper persons to be made Masons .
Neither of the gentlemen being present , and there being no other business , the W . M ., Bro . Cook , gave the lecture on the first tracing board , which was duly appreciated by the brethren , as evidenced by the silence that prevailed . The W . M . then read several communications , and also delivered several Grand Lodge certificates , which were duly signed . A gentleman wasproposed as a candidate for the mysteriesafter which the
, lodge was closed in solemn form , according to ancient custom , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and the proceedings were enlivened by songs from several brethren , including the AV . M . and Bro . Dr . Thompson . Bro . Gibson , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bro . Bowes , P . M . 129 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and two other brethren . Bro .
Bowes then proposed " The Health of the W " . M ., '' whom he highly complimented on the efficient state of the lodge . The brethren retired at half-past nine o ' clock . CoCKERJioUTii . —Skiddato Lodge ( So . 1002 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Court House ori Tuesday evening last at 7 o ' clock . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Crowther Morton , Prov . S . G . D ., supported by
Bros . Shilton , S . W . ; Dr . Hodgson , J . W . ; Jos . Mayson , S . D . ; Robert Bailey , as J . D . ; T . Taylor , as Sec ; John Bowes , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., as P . M . ; and a number of other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of