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GRAND LODGE was presided over . by tbe G . M . Bro . MASON objected to tbe vote of confidence in in tbe G . M . proposed by Sir L . CUBTIS in September , appearing on tbe minutes , on tbe ground of its irregularity , no notice having been given of it . The
" antient landmark " in this instance however was , as might be expected , considered unimportant . Tlie G . M . announced that he had received official intelligence by the union of tbe two Grand Lodges in Canada , and moved the recognition of that united body .. '
Bro . DOBIE , Lord CAENAHVON and others , suggested that it was inconsistent with tbe dignity of G . L . and the importance of the subject , that any formal step should be taken before the ' official communications alluded to bad been laid before them . And the Kev . Bro . PORTAL moved a resolution , to- that effectwhich at the request
, of tbe G . M . be withdrew , and the motion was agreed to ; as was also a proposition by Bro . HAVERS that the G . M . should communicate to the Canadians the resolution of G . L . . After the late effusions from the
GRAND SEOHHTABY S office , we are thankful that there is thus the prospect of a gentlemanly despatch at parting . Bro . HAVERS brought forward a plan for the erection of larger , and more convenient premises in Great Queen Street , upon which a long discussion followed . Bro . "WHITMOEE was anxious that the consideration
of this important question should not be left entirel y in tbe "hands of the Board of General Purposes , and proposed that six other Members of G . L . qualified b y their position and occupations , should be appointed with them for the purpose of reporting to G . L . He was proceeding to consult with his friends upon the names
most fitting to be placed upon such a list , when he was interrupted by Bro . HAVEHS , who . with bis usual taste , accused Bro . WHITMORE and those . with whom he was engaged in conversation , of a party purpose in their deliberation . This offensive " impertinence " as it was afterwards well termed by Bro . PORTAL , resulted in Lord CARNARVON leaving his seat , and walking out of G . L ,
A good deal of somewhat personal discussion followed , and ultimately , the report of the Board was agreed to , after- a refusal of the G . M . to put the amended list of Bro . WHITMOBE . "G . L . was closed at Twelve p . m .
Ar00101
SINCE poor humanity succumbed to its first temptation in Paradise , mundane happiness has only existed in a state of imperfection—communities under various forms of government—societies under various regulations—nave at different stages ' , of tbe . world ' s history aimed at a realization of perfect felicity , all with the same result—failure and disappointment ; ; Even
Masonry , happily constituted as it is , and admirabl y adapted to the requirements of the human heart , has fallen short of the desired end , though we believe'it ; bas done more than any > institution of mere earthly origin in promoting the welfare of mankind . The chief reason of this , and that which constitutes its greatest charm , is its
comprehensiveness . Ignoring all distinctions of creed and race , Masonry ranges under its banners men of every nation , tongue , and kindred , the G . A . O . T . U ., their onl y adoration , their only object the good of their fellow men . In the sequestered retreats afforded by the Ledges pleasant trysting sports after the distracting cares and
anxieties incidental to worldly pursuits—they meet , secure from the intrusion of all topics which may irritate or disturb . At the Banquet board they , enjoy a temperate conviviality , and then any little asperities which may have occurred in the hard . " battle of life " are
softened , hand meets band in the grasp of fraternal affection , and kindling animosities subside into brotherly amity . This sketch represents Masonry as . it ought to be , and as it would be were all her sons " worthy of the vocation with which they are called . " . Alas ! that such is not the case ! Hardly , however is it to be expected that it should be so . The Masonic Lodge may clothe
, but not always conceal the failings of human nature ; may correct , but not invariably destroy , its errors . The love of display—the cravings of ambition—the desire for power—the yearning after popular : applause-r-may lead a brother into courses which the better judgment cannot approvenor charity herself overlook . Thus far
, our Homily—now for its application . . On Friday , Nov . S 6 th , the Emulation Lodge of Improvement held hi gh festival in Freemason ' s Hall , some two or three hundred Brethren being assembled , representing various Lodges in London and in the Provinces , and entertaining varying views and opinions on every concieveable
subject . Bro . Jno . HAVERS , P . G . D . President of the Board of General Purposes occupied the chair as W . M . Taking advantage of his position and professing a desire to add his " mite of instruction" to the proceedings of the evening , Bro . HAVERS dilated at great length on the excellencies of the Institution and the duties of its
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Ar00100
GRAND LODGE was presided over . by tbe G . M . Bro . MASON objected to tbe vote of confidence in in tbe G . M . proposed by Sir L . CUBTIS in September , appearing on tbe minutes , on tbe ground of its irregularity , no notice having been given of it . The
" antient landmark " in this instance however was , as might be expected , considered unimportant . Tlie G . M . announced that he had received official intelligence by the union of tbe two Grand Lodges in Canada , and moved the recognition of that united body .. '
Bro . DOBIE , Lord CAENAHVON and others , suggested that it was inconsistent with tbe dignity of G . L . and the importance of the subject , that any formal step should be taken before the ' official communications alluded to bad been laid before them . And the Kev . Bro . PORTAL moved a resolution , to- that effectwhich at the request
, of tbe G . M . be withdrew , and the motion was agreed to ; as was also a proposition by Bro . HAVERS that the G . M . should communicate to the Canadians the resolution of G . L . . After the late effusions from the
GRAND SEOHHTABY S office , we are thankful that there is thus the prospect of a gentlemanly despatch at parting . Bro . HAVERS brought forward a plan for the erection of larger , and more convenient premises in Great Queen Street , upon which a long discussion followed . Bro . "WHITMOEE was anxious that the consideration
of this important question should not be left entirel y in tbe "hands of the Board of General Purposes , and proposed that six other Members of G . L . qualified b y their position and occupations , should be appointed with them for the purpose of reporting to G . L . He was proceeding to consult with his friends upon the names
most fitting to be placed upon such a list , when he was interrupted by Bro . HAVEHS , who . with bis usual taste , accused Bro . WHITMORE and those . with whom he was engaged in conversation , of a party purpose in their deliberation . This offensive " impertinence " as it was afterwards well termed by Bro . PORTAL , resulted in Lord CARNARVON leaving his seat , and walking out of G . L ,
A good deal of somewhat personal discussion followed , and ultimately , the report of the Board was agreed to , after- a refusal of the G . M . to put the amended list of Bro . WHITMOBE . "G . L . was closed at Twelve p . m .
Ar00101
SINCE poor humanity succumbed to its first temptation in Paradise , mundane happiness has only existed in a state of imperfection—communities under various forms of government—societies under various regulations—nave at different stages ' , of tbe . world ' s history aimed at a realization of perfect felicity , all with the same result—failure and disappointment ; ; Even
Masonry , happily constituted as it is , and admirabl y adapted to the requirements of the human heart , has fallen short of the desired end , though we believe'it ; bas done more than any > institution of mere earthly origin in promoting the welfare of mankind . The chief reason of this , and that which constitutes its greatest charm , is its
comprehensiveness . Ignoring all distinctions of creed and race , Masonry ranges under its banners men of every nation , tongue , and kindred , the G . A . O . T . U ., their onl y adoration , their only object the good of their fellow men . In the sequestered retreats afforded by the Ledges pleasant trysting sports after the distracting cares and
anxieties incidental to worldly pursuits—they meet , secure from the intrusion of all topics which may irritate or disturb . At the Banquet board they , enjoy a temperate conviviality , and then any little asperities which may have occurred in the hard . " battle of life " are
softened , hand meets band in the grasp of fraternal affection , and kindling animosities subside into brotherly amity . This sketch represents Masonry as . it ought to be , and as it would be were all her sons " worthy of the vocation with which they are called . " . Alas ! that such is not the case ! Hardly , however is it to be expected that it should be so . The Masonic Lodge may clothe
, but not always conceal the failings of human nature ; may correct , but not invariably destroy , its errors . The love of display—the cravings of ambition—the desire for power—the yearning after popular : applause-r-may lead a brother into courses which the better judgment cannot approvenor charity herself overlook . Thus far
, our Homily—now for its application . . On Friday , Nov . S 6 th , the Emulation Lodge of Improvement held hi gh festival in Freemason ' s Hall , some two or three hundred Brethren being assembled , representing various Lodges in London and in the Provinces , and entertaining varying views and opinions on every concieveable
subject . Bro . Jno . HAVERS , P . G . D . President of the Board of General Purposes occupied the chair as W . M . Taking advantage of his position and professing a desire to add his " mite of instruction" to the proceedings of the evening , Bro . HAVERS dilated at great length on the excellencies of the Institution and the duties of its