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Colonial.
[ COLONIAL .
NEW BRUNSWICK . At the present time Masonry in New Brunswick-occupies a proud position , so far as numerical strength and respectability are concerned . Within a brief period it has encircled within its capacious folds a mighty host—and Ave believe we should be justified in . saying- —of worthy and devoted men , who have endeavoured to become acquainted with its mysteries . But , it is a matter of regret that the mode of government is not such as might be commended . There are Lodges at present
in this Province holding under the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland and Scotland . This diversity of authority cannot fail to counteract the good effects or results Avhich Avould or should flow from the fraternity . When Ave come to . revolve the subject in our minds , and think of three Grand Lodges—all holding under the dominion of
The flag that ' s braved a thousand years , The battle and the breeze "granting warrants for the Avorking of Lodges in a province under the dominion of the same mighty empire , Ave feel utterly astounded . What would be said of the grand bodies of either England , Ireland or Scotland if they should , in the granting of warrants , encroach upon the dominions of each other 1 We fancy the aggrieved parties in this case Would not feel very comfortable under the innovation . But here we have Lodges working under the three different authorities .
At present everything may appear quite calm and serene ; but how long is this going to last ? Are th jre no feelings of jealousy between the rival bodies , beneath this pleasant exterior ? We fear that too often it is the case . Yes ! we can recollect cases where such jealousy has really existed , and where the rulers of one branch have endeavoured to retard the progress of the other . A better plan and a more harmonious system might have been adopted , even if the three Grand Lodges had divided the colonies equally , so that each body might have had a separate and distinct control over some certain portion . But it was not supposed that the colonies Avould occupy so important a position as they now clo . Little did the parent bodies suppose that Canada , with her host of Brethren , would one
day seek for an independent existence ; or that Australia Avould be on the verge of asserting her independence ; or that the West Indies Avould be disaffected ; or that Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland , if not now ready to take upon themselves the entire control of their own affairs , will no doubt , ere long follow in the wake of the other colonial dependencies . Little do the parent bodies suppose that the system Avhich is now in operation will eventually he the means of weaning the Brethren from their allegiance and
encouraging them to unite m one independent body . The only Grand body in New Brunswick is under the English jurisdiction , having as its chief head , a Brother who is Provincial Grand Master in Nova Scotia —a rather strange anonially , one Provincial Grand Master over two Provincial Grand Lodges , under the same jurisdiction—Avith a Deputy in St . John . Before a Provincial Grand 'Lodge Avas instituted in this province , the head of English Masonry in Nova Scotia was the controlling power . —Freemasons' MontJily Monitor ( New . !' runsAviok . )
The llFAVKNhv l <\ miuu ~ -If the real divinity wit ! vin our souls Avere not more pure and consoling than tho false one which fanatics create , Iioav deplorable would be the lot of human nature . Happily , we cannot altogether get rid of the eternal God , even by Avorwhipping an eternal , demon . Tho mercy of the Heavenly Father ia indefeasible ; we may desert Him , but He will not desert us .
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Colonial.
[ COLONIAL .
NEW BRUNSWICK . At the present time Masonry in New Brunswick-occupies a proud position , so far as numerical strength and respectability are concerned . Within a brief period it has encircled within its capacious folds a mighty host—and Ave believe we should be justified in . saying- —of worthy and devoted men , who have endeavoured to become acquainted with its mysteries . But , it is a matter of regret that the mode of government is not such as might be commended . There are Lodges at present
in this Province holding under the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland and Scotland . This diversity of authority cannot fail to counteract the good effects or results Avhich Avould or should flow from the fraternity . When Ave come to . revolve the subject in our minds , and think of three Grand Lodges—all holding under the dominion of
The flag that ' s braved a thousand years , The battle and the breeze "granting warrants for the Avorking of Lodges in a province under the dominion of the same mighty empire , Ave feel utterly astounded . What would be said of the grand bodies of either England , Ireland or Scotland if they should , in the granting of warrants , encroach upon the dominions of each other 1 We fancy the aggrieved parties in this case Would not feel very comfortable under the innovation . But here we have Lodges working under the three different authorities .
At present everything may appear quite calm and serene ; but how long is this going to last ? Are th jre no feelings of jealousy between the rival bodies , beneath this pleasant exterior ? We fear that too often it is the case . Yes ! we can recollect cases where such jealousy has really existed , and where the rulers of one branch have endeavoured to retard the progress of the other . A better plan and a more harmonious system might have been adopted , even if the three Grand Lodges had divided the colonies equally , so that each body might have had a separate and distinct control over some certain portion . But it was not supposed that the colonies Avould occupy so important a position as they now clo . Little did the parent bodies suppose that Canada , with her host of Brethren , would one
day seek for an independent existence ; or that Australia Avould be on the verge of asserting her independence ; or that the West Indies Avould be disaffected ; or that Nova Scotia , New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland , if not now ready to take upon themselves the entire control of their own affairs , will no doubt , ere long follow in the wake of the other colonial dependencies . Little do the parent bodies suppose that the system Avhich is now in operation will eventually he the means of weaning the Brethren from their allegiance and
encouraging them to unite m one independent body . The only Grand body in New Brunswick is under the English jurisdiction , having as its chief head , a Brother who is Provincial Grand Master in Nova Scotia —a rather strange anonially , one Provincial Grand Master over two Provincial Grand Lodges , under the same jurisdiction—Avith a Deputy in St . John . Before a Provincial Grand 'Lodge Avas instituted in this province , the head of English Masonry in Nova Scotia was the controlling power . —Freemasons' MontJily Monitor ( New . !' runsAviok . )
The llFAVKNhv l <\ miuu ~ -If the real divinity wit ! vin our souls Avere not more pure and consoling than tho false one which fanatics create , Iioav deplorable would be the lot of human nature . Happily , we cannot altogether get rid of the eternal God , even by Avorwhipping an eternal , demon . Tho mercy of the Heavenly Father ia indefeasible ; we may desert Him , but He will not desert us .