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¦ Umfobmity Oe Working.
system . So soon as a ritual likely to be acceptable to all i ^ properly arra , nged , let it be i ^ cogniz through proper and talented Brethren , in all the Lodges holding under the English constitution ; for it cannot be said that there is true unity in an Order which allows two systems of working to exist in the metropolis of England , where one-tenth of her Lodges are
established , and Grand Lodge holds its meetings . It is true neither system materially deviates from the landmarks laid down for our guidance , and the three grand principles—brotherly love , relief , and truth—are as well maintained in the one as in the other ; but though greater latitude of illustration would in our opinion often add to the beauty of our lectures , the ceremonies , whenever and wherever performed , should be identically the same .
The Canadas.
THE CAN ADAS .
We have received the following from Canada , where it has been published in the form of a pamphlet , and which we now republish without comment , though perhaps we may have something to say upon the subject in a future number . "As to the authority possessed by the : iStagazme we believe the Craft to be better judges than the Grand Secretary : —
"To the Antient and Honourable Fraternity or Free and Accepted Masons or Canada . " Toronto , 2 lst April , 1858 . "Mv Brethren , —Three is a true Masonic numher , and I venture therefore , for a third time , to address you and submit for consideration
another pamphlet having reference to the union of the Craft throughout Canada . It is an old horiiely saying that the third time is never like the rest , and our cheerful Brother Roiy O'More declares that there ' s luck in odd numbers . I designate him a Brother—first , because of his evident warm and cordial spirit , and secondly , because he was an ardent admirer of that excellent portion of creation , formed , a poet Freemason , writes , after nature had tried her prentice hand on man .
" You will perceive that I have again written to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , in reply to a very brief and unsatisfactory communication received from the Grand Secretary , who appears determined not to understand Canada ; and I hope that what I have said will meet with the same approval as , I am happy to be told , my first letter did . I take the liberty , and can only plead my anxiety as a Freemason for so
doing , of circulating also certain articles of agreement , which I think are calculated to bring about our union , and enable us to form but one community of Freemasons in and throughout this province . I do not seek to bind you down , my Brethren , to my ideas ; but submit them , after having thoroughly and anxiously reflected upon the subject , in order that you may have something tangible before your eyes , and calmly , considerately , but speedily discuss , and improve upon them , so that we may all agree in the end . My suggestions of course are simply those of an individual , and
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
¦ Umfobmity Oe Working.
system . So soon as a ritual likely to be acceptable to all i ^ properly arra , nged , let it be i ^ cogniz through proper and talented Brethren , in all the Lodges holding under the English constitution ; for it cannot be said that there is true unity in an Order which allows two systems of working to exist in the metropolis of England , where one-tenth of her Lodges are
established , and Grand Lodge holds its meetings . It is true neither system materially deviates from the landmarks laid down for our guidance , and the three grand principles—brotherly love , relief , and truth—are as well maintained in the one as in the other ; but though greater latitude of illustration would in our opinion often add to the beauty of our lectures , the ceremonies , whenever and wherever performed , should be identically the same .
The Canadas.
THE CAN ADAS .
We have received the following from Canada , where it has been published in the form of a pamphlet , and which we now republish without comment , though perhaps we may have something to say upon the subject in a future number . "As to the authority possessed by the : iStagazme we believe the Craft to be better judges than the Grand Secretary : —
"To the Antient and Honourable Fraternity or Free and Accepted Masons or Canada . " Toronto , 2 lst April , 1858 . "Mv Brethren , —Three is a true Masonic numher , and I venture therefore , for a third time , to address you and submit for consideration
another pamphlet having reference to the union of the Craft throughout Canada . It is an old horiiely saying that the third time is never like the rest , and our cheerful Brother Roiy O'More declares that there ' s luck in odd numbers . I designate him a Brother—first , because of his evident warm and cordial spirit , and secondly , because he was an ardent admirer of that excellent portion of creation , formed , a poet Freemason , writes , after nature had tried her prentice hand on man .
" You will perceive that I have again written to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , in reply to a very brief and unsatisfactory communication received from the Grand Secretary , who appears determined not to understand Canada ; and I hope that what I have said will meet with the same approval as , I am happy to be told , my first letter did . I take the liberty , and can only plead my anxiety as a Freemason for so
doing , of circulating also certain articles of agreement , which I think are calculated to bring about our union , and enable us to form but one community of Freemasons in and throughout this province . I do not seek to bind you down , my Brethren , to my ideas ; but submit them , after having thoroughly and anxiously reflected upon the subject , in order that you may have something tangible before your eyes , and calmly , considerately , but speedily discuss , and improve upon them , so that we may all agree in the end . My suggestions of course are simply those of an individual , and