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who considered that the proper time had not then arrived for taking the final step which was to . sever their connection with their mother Grand Lodges—without further efforts being first made to obtain the necessary concessions from the Grand Lodge of England for ameliorating the condition of the Canadian Craft . " That the prompt recognition of the Grand Lodge of Canada by one of its mother Grand Lodges—the Grand Lodge of Ireland—and by nineteen other Grand Lodges , affords abundant confirmation of that action having been taken in strict accordance with Masonic law and usage .
" That the desire for union so fraternally expressed , not only in the communications referred to the consideration of this committee , but also by the Brethren generally , of itself shows that on that point no diversity of opinion exists between the members of the Grand Lodge of Canada and those Brethren , who at the time did not concur in its formation , and that whether the proper time for taking such a step had or had not then arrived ) which has been confessedly the only point of difference , such doubt has now been removed , and all are agreed that Masonry in Canada should possess its one Grand Lodge .
" The Committee therefore hail with pleasure the prospect of an immediate union of all the Masons in the Provinces , under one Grand Lodge , and would therefore propose that all should now unite , in every respect as if they had originally concurred in the organization of the Grand Lodge of Canada . il Thatthemaintenance of the dignity of the Grand Lodge of Canada , for the future , must be an object of equal interest to all the Canadian fraternity , and too much care cannot , therefore , be taken to avoid any disrespect or cause of offence to those Grand Lodges who have so favourably recognized the exertions of the Canadian Craft for the advancemeut of the Order , and have taken such a fraternal
interest in their movements . " That for the consummation of the union with ceremonies befitting the auspicious occasion , the day most convenient for all parties be selected , the committee suggesting the 14 th day of July next—a large proportion of the Brethren in all parts of the provincehaving been summoned to meet in Toronto on that day , for which they will probably have made their arrangements . " That the first business of such meeting be , to proceed to a new election of officers .
" That in order to render the proposed union of the Canadian Craft perfect and complete , it is essential that all Provincial Grand Lodges , and all private Lodges in the province should be afforded an opportunity of concurring in this union , so that all their Past Provincial Grand Officers may at once assume similar rank in the Grand Lodge , and that all Canadian Lodges may be pkced on the Grand Lodge register in numerical order , according to antiquity , and that for such purpose a special meeting of Grand Lodge be called within six months from the date of this meeting , for arranging the proposed union . "
The foregoing appears to the committee of the Grand Lodge of Canada to form a fair basis for a union of the Craft in Canada ; all parties claiming for themselves , and according to others , equal sincerity of motive—all agreeing in the grand principle of a Grand Lodge of Canada being a matter of present and imperative necessity—all being placed in the position of equally concurring in itsformation—and all being alike interested in adopting the course best calculated to secure and maintain for the Grand Lodge a position of dignity and usefulness .
Resolved : — " That various letters with suggestions for effecting union , referred to in the proceeding of this Committee , having already been circulated amongst all the Lodges of the province , the committee consider it proper that the Lodges should also be placed in possession of the addresses from W . Bro . A . G . Mackay and M . W . Bro . Philip C . Tucker , and any other information that will enable them
to arrive at a correct conclusion as to the proper means of accomplishing the union amongst all the Craft in the province , as proposed by the foregoing resolution of the committee , and that the Grand Secretary be therefore directed to to have the proceedings of the committee printed and circulated amongst the Craft . " A true copy Thomas B . Harkib , Grand Secretary .
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who considered that the proper time had not then arrived for taking the final step which was to . sever their connection with their mother Grand Lodges—without further efforts being first made to obtain the necessary concessions from the Grand Lodge of England for ameliorating the condition of the Canadian Craft . " That the prompt recognition of the Grand Lodge of Canada by one of its mother Grand Lodges—the Grand Lodge of Ireland—and by nineteen other Grand Lodges , affords abundant confirmation of that action having been taken in strict accordance with Masonic law and usage .
" That the desire for union so fraternally expressed , not only in the communications referred to the consideration of this committee , but also by the Brethren generally , of itself shows that on that point no diversity of opinion exists between the members of the Grand Lodge of Canada and those Brethren , who at the time did not concur in its formation , and that whether the proper time for taking such a step had or had not then arrived ) which has been confessedly the only point of difference , such doubt has now been removed , and all are agreed that Masonry in Canada should possess its one Grand Lodge .
" The Committee therefore hail with pleasure the prospect of an immediate union of all the Masons in the Provinces , under one Grand Lodge , and would therefore propose that all should now unite , in every respect as if they had originally concurred in the organization of the Grand Lodge of Canada . il Thatthemaintenance of the dignity of the Grand Lodge of Canada , for the future , must be an object of equal interest to all the Canadian fraternity , and too much care cannot , therefore , be taken to avoid any disrespect or cause of offence to those Grand Lodges who have so favourably recognized the exertions of the Canadian Craft for the advancemeut of the Order , and have taken such a fraternal
interest in their movements . " That for the consummation of the union with ceremonies befitting the auspicious occasion , the day most convenient for all parties be selected , the committee suggesting the 14 th day of July next—a large proportion of the Brethren in all parts of the provincehaving been summoned to meet in Toronto on that day , for which they will probably have made their arrangements . " That the first business of such meeting be , to proceed to a new election of officers .
" That in order to render the proposed union of the Canadian Craft perfect and complete , it is essential that all Provincial Grand Lodges , and all private Lodges in the province should be afforded an opportunity of concurring in this union , so that all their Past Provincial Grand Officers may at once assume similar rank in the Grand Lodge , and that all Canadian Lodges may be pkced on the Grand Lodge register in numerical order , according to antiquity , and that for such purpose a special meeting of Grand Lodge be called within six months from the date of this meeting , for arranging the proposed union . "
The foregoing appears to the committee of the Grand Lodge of Canada to form a fair basis for a union of the Craft in Canada ; all parties claiming for themselves , and according to others , equal sincerity of motive—all agreeing in the grand principle of a Grand Lodge of Canada being a matter of present and imperative necessity—all being placed in the position of equally concurring in itsformation—and all being alike interested in adopting the course best calculated to secure and maintain for the Grand Lodge a position of dignity and usefulness .
Resolved : — " That various letters with suggestions for effecting union , referred to in the proceeding of this Committee , having already been circulated amongst all the Lodges of the province , the committee consider it proper that the Lodges should also be placed in possession of the addresses from W . Bro . A . G . Mackay and M . W . Bro . Philip C . Tucker , and any other information that will enable them
to arrive at a correct conclusion as to the proper means of accomplishing the union amongst all the Craft in the province , as proposed by the foregoing resolution of the committee , and that the Grand Secretary be therefore directed to to have the proceedings of the committee printed and circulated amongst the Craft . " A true copy Thomas B . Harkib , Grand Secretary .