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Article MASONIC AFFAIES IN CANADA. ← Page 10 of 11 →
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Masonic Affaies In Canada.
disgust ; and IassuiVyou that the sayings and doings at home , there recorded , have had their influence in convincing the Craft here , that it should govern itself and is better able to do so . I could comment on the vacillating conduct of the Grand Lodge as respects the * Mark Degree , ' and how little it cared for the proper standing of English Masons , who are debarred from entering foreign Chapters unless first obligated and healed , ' as it is termed—a degradation surely . But I
should wear out your Lordship ' s patience , as I am tired myself . I will only add , that the Freemasons' Magazine , in May , 1857 , was authorized by you to publish proceedings , and ever since there seems to have . been a kind of Masonic millenium . Banquets and speeches have been unceasing , and after all the contumely poured upon your Lordship ' s devoted head , we read , that at a festival held in Oxfordshire , under the auspices of the Apollo Lodge , at which you met nearly all of the Grand Lodge malcontents , the chairman declared : —
" ' That the Craft owed you a deep debt of gratitude for having , during your long and benignant sway , promoted the interests of Ereemasonry far beyond any Grand Master that ever sat upon the throne !' " My Iiord , the Brethren here did not feel any less respect ibr you in consequence of the offensive articles I have quoted ; but such a sudden change as the last sentiment betrays ( in the United States it would be quaintly termed' jumping' Jim Crow , ' ) and the general revolutionary tone of the organ of English Ereemasonry rhight well set them to work to consider , whether they were wise to remain under the control of a sovereign body , which in one month lavishes contempt upon , and in the next lauds ahove all his predecessors , their chief ruler .
" I beg your Lordship will receive this long communication with a kind spirit . You will understand us better by getting plain truth , and you have our most fraternal and respectful regards . Once more , I thank you warmly for your kindness and courtesy to me , and hoping that you and yours may long be spared to each other , for much happiness with restored health , " I have the honour to be , " My Lord and M . W . Grand Master ,
" ¦ Yery respectfully and fraternally yours , " T . Douglas Harington , P . Prov . G . M ., & c . " ' To the Bight Honourable the Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grand Master , & c . & c . & c . "P . S . —3 rd February . —My lord , I have just received a supplementary number of the London Freemasons' Magazine for December , 1857 , in which is graphically described another of those extraordinary debates , which appear to be the rule , not the exception , in conducting the business of the Grand Lodge of England . His Boyal Highness the Prince of Prussia narrowly escaped being an eye-witness of what seems to have occurred ; and hearing the Acting Junior Grand Warden ( Bro . Beadon ) express his hope that the Grand Lodge would not be made a teargarden / The memorial or address from the c Ancient Grand Lodge of Canada ' is reported to have been read , and entered on the minutes as read , which is a
change from the fate of other documents sent from this country , although no action was taken by the Grand Lodge . It is not for the purpose of asking your lordship ' s attention to the foregoing ; but to request you will refer to page 10 G 6 of that supplementary number , and peruse a letter signed 'M . Eurnell , Prov . G . M . of North Munster , ' that I have made this addition to my already lengthy letter . I will take the liberty of placing an extract on this sheet , premising that the entire letter is devoted to the explanation of the course pursued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and her reasons for recognizing the ' Independent Grand Lodge of Canada . ' Bro . Eurnell writes as follows : —
" ' Laying aside all feelings of disappointment or pique , the Grand Lodge of Ireland approached the discussion of the question with a very calm , dignified , and unprejudiced spirit . Its first step was to communicate with the Grand Lodge of England and Scotland , asking what decisions had been upon the subject . After waiting for a reply until it could not , in common courtesy , longer delay its answer to the Canadian declaration , the Grand Lodge of Ireland was obliged to set about making up its mind on the matter , without knowing how the Grand Lodges of
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Masonic Affaies In Canada.
disgust ; and IassuiVyou that the sayings and doings at home , there recorded , have had their influence in convincing the Craft here , that it should govern itself and is better able to do so . I could comment on the vacillating conduct of the Grand Lodge as respects the * Mark Degree , ' and how little it cared for the proper standing of English Masons , who are debarred from entering foreign Chapters unless first obligated and healed , ' as it is termed—a degradation surely . But I
should wear out your Lordship ' s patience , as I am tired myself . I will only add , that the Freemasons' Magazine , in May , 1857 , was authorized by you to publish proceedings , and ever since there seems to have . been a kind of Masonic millenium . Banquets and speeches have been unceasing , and after all the contumely poured upon your Lordship ' s devoted head , we read , that at a festival held in Oxfordshire , under the auspices of the Apollo Lodge , at which you met nearly all of the Grand Lodge malcontents , the chairman declared : —
" ' That the Craft owed you a deep debt of gratitude for having , during your long and benignant sway , promoted the interests of Ereemasonry far beyond any Grand Master that ever sat upon the throne !' " My Iiord , the Brethren here did not feel any less respect ibr you in consequence of the offensive articles I have quoted ; but such a sudden change as the last sentiment betrays ( in the United States it would be quaintly termed' jumping' Jim Crow , ' ) and the general revolutionary tone of the organ of English Ereemasonry rhight well set them to work to consider , whether they were wise to remain under the control of a sovereign body , which in one month lavishes contempt upon , and in the next lauds ahove all his predecessors , their chief ruler .
" I beg your Lordship will receive this long communication with a kind spirit . You will understand us better by getting plain truth , and you have our most fraternal and respectful regards . Once more , I thank you warmly for your kindness and courtesy to me , and hoping that you and yours may long be spared to each other , for much happiness with restored health , " I have the honour to be , " My Lord and M . W . Grand Master ,
" ¦ Yery respectfully and fraternally yours , " T . Douglas Harington , P . Prov . G . M ., & c . " ' To the Bight Honourable the Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grand Master , & c . & c . & c . "P . S . —3 rd February . —My lord , I have just received a supplementary number of the London Freemasons' Magazine for December , 1857 , in which is graphically described another of those extraordinary debates , which appear to be the rule , not the exception , in conducting the business of the Grand Lodge of England . His Boyal Highness the Prince of Prussia narrowly escaped being an eye-witness of what seems to have occurred ; and hearing the Acting Junior Grand Warden ( Bro . Beadon ) express his hope that the Grand Lodge would not be made a teargarden / The memorial or address from the c Ancient Grand Lodge of Canada ' is reported to have been read , and entered on the minutes as read , which is a
change from the fate of other documents sent from this country , although no action was taken by the Grand Lodge . It is not for the purpose of asking your lordship ' s attention to the foregoing ; but to request you will refer to page 10 G 6 of that supplementary number , and peruse a letter signed 'M . Eurnell , Prov . G . M . of North Munster , ' that I have made this addition to my already lengthy letter . I will take the liberty of placing an extract on this sheet , premising that the entire letter is devoted to the explanation of the course pursued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and her reasons for recognizing the ' Independent Grand Lodge of Canada . ' Bro . Eurnell writes as follows : —
" ' Laying aside all feelings of disappointment or pique , the Grand Lodge of Ireland approached the discussion of the question with a very calm , dignified , and unprejudiced spirit . Its first step was to communicate with the Grand Lodge of England and Scotland , asking what decisions had been upon the subject . After waiting for a reply until it could not , in common courtesy , longer delay its answer to the Canadian declaration , the Grand Lodge of Ireland was obliged to set about making up its mind on the matter , without knowing how the Grand Lodges of