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The Masonic Mieior.
" I am finally instructed to express to you the confidence entertained by this Grand Lqdge in the continued loyalty of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West , and its firm reliance upon that attachment to your mother Grand Lodge , which has been so honourably manifested under circumstances of peculiar trial , and I am to assure you that both the M . W . the G . M . and the Colonial Board will be at all times most anxious to entertain any suggestions from your Prov . Grand Lodge ,
as well as to render you their utmost assistance in promoting the welfare and extending the influence of your Prov . Grand Lodge . " I have the honour to remain , dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , ¦';¦' :.. " ( Signed ) William H . White , G . S . "By order W of the Colonial Board , "( % ^ . Bublto ^ ftmto , ''
" To the Earl of Zetland . " Most Worshipeul Grand Masteb , — " I beg to communicate to you some information relating to the affairs of Canada . When I arrived at Toronto , your Lordship ' s letter had been received a few days before , A meeting was summoned , to consist of the most influential Brethren , for the purpose of considering the best line of conduct . The Provincial Grand Master of Quebec , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Canada West attended , as well as many Masters
of Lodges . Your Lordship ' s letter was read , and appeared to give considerable satisfaction . Each Brother then proceeded to give his opinion on the subject . I was thus enabled to gain the information I desired . They appeared to be very desirous of maintaining their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England if such could be done without injury to the Canadian Masons . They acknowledged that the concessions were large and gracefully bestowed , but that the time had gone
by ; they would have been considered ample , but that it was now top late . The Independent body had gained such strength , that it was now impossible to resist them . Many of the most energetic Brethren in Canada were amongst their numbers . They were continually gaining proselytes . Many went over to them , but none returned . The greatest friends were debarred from Masonic intercourse , because they belonged respectively to the legitimate and spurious body . Nothing could restore the happiness of the Provinces that failed to unite the whole of the
Freemasons in Canada . The Independent movement might have been checked , but several causes rendered it now impossible . The Grand Lodge of Ireland , on being applied to for recognition of the Independent Body as a Grand Lodge , wrote to the Grand Lodge of England for advice on the subject . Unfortunately no answer was received . The Grand Lodge of Ireland proceeded to recognize the Independent Body as a Grand Lodge , reserving her jurisdiction over any Lodge that did not wish to join them . It is almost needless to say that this had greatly added to the difficulties .
" The intelligence had just been received of the formation of a Grand Chapter by the Independent body . "At the funeral of Bro . Zimmerman , a very large number of Freemasons attended to demonstrate their respect for the deceased . The D . Prov . G . M . of Canada West , and the G . M . ( so called ) of the Independents , were both present . In order to prevent any unpleasing demonstration of feeling , it was thought advisable to request an American G . M . to preside on the occasion . It is with great difficulty that a great proportion of our Lodges have been prevented from
seceding . Continual motions have been announced and withdrawn by particular request . In short , nothing short of Independence would suffice for the present emergency . It is , therefore , the humble request of the Freemasons in Canada , who still maintain their allegiance to you , M . W . Sir , and to the Grand Lodge of England , that you would be pleased to allow them to form an Independent Grand Lodge ; that their Charters ( after having been restored ) might be returned to them , to hang in their Lodges as a memorial of the connection that has so long existed . In the event of this concession being granted , the Independent body
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The Masonic Mieior.
" I am finally instructed to express to you the confidence entertained by this Grand Lqdge in the continued loyalty of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Canada West , and its firm reliance upon that attachment to your mother Grand Lodge , which has been so honourably manifested under circumstances of peculiar trial , and I am to assure you that both the M . W . the G . M . and the Colonial Board will be at all times most anxious to entertain any suggestions from your Prov . Grand Lodge ,
as well as to render you their utmost assistance in promoting the welfare and extending the influence of your Prov . Grand Lodge . " I have the honour to remain , dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , ¦';¦' :.. " ( Signed ) William H . White , G . S . "By order W of the Colonial Board , "( % ^ . Bublto ^ ftmto , ''
" To the Earl of Zetland . " Most Worshipeul Grand Masteb , — " I beg to communicate to you some information relating to the affairs of Canada . When I arrived at Toronto , your Lordship ' s letter had been received a few days before , A meeting was summoned , to consist of the most influential Brethren , for the purpose of considering the best line of conduct . The Provincial Grand Master of Quebec , and the Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Canada West attended , as well as many Masters
of Lodges . Your Lordship ' s letter was read , and appeared to give considerable satisfaction . Each Brother then proceeded to give his opinion on the subject . I was thus enabled to gain the information I desired . They appeared to be very desirous of maintaining their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England if such could be done without injury to the Canadian Masons . They acknowledged that the concessions were large and gracefully bestowed , but that the time had gone
by ; they would have been considered ample , but that it was now top late . The Independent body had gained such strength , that it was now impossible to resist them . Many of the most energetic Brethren in Canada were amongst their numbers . They were continually gaining proselytes . Many went over to them , but none returned . The greatest friends were debarred from Masonic intercourse , because they belonged respectively to the legitimate and spurious body . Nothing could restore the happiness of the Provinces that failed to unite the whole of the
Freemasons in Canada . The Independent movement might have been checked , but several causes rendered it now impossible . The Grand Lodge of Ireland , on being applied to for recognition of the Independent Body as a Grand Lodge , wrote to the Grand Lodge of England for advice on the subject . Unfortunately no answer was received . The Grand Lodge of Ireland proceeded to recognize the Independent Body as a Grand Lodge , reserving her jurisdiction over any Lodge that did not wish to join them . It is almost needless to say that this had greatly added to the difficulties .
" The intelligence had just been received of the formation of a Grand Chapter by the Independent body . "At the funeral of Bro . Zimmerman , a very large number of Freemasons attended to demonstrate their respect for the deceased . The D . Prov . G . M . of Canada West , and the G . M . ( so called ) of the Independents , were both present . In order to prevent any unpleasing demonstration of feeling , it was thought advisable to request an American G . M . to preside on the occasion . It is with great difficulty that a great proportion of our Lodges have been prevented from
seceding . Continual motions have been announced and withdrawn by particular request . In short , nothing short of Independence would suffice for the present emergency . It is , therefore , the humble request of the Freemasons in Canada , who still maintain their allegiance to you , M . W . Sir , and to the Grand Lodge of England , that you would be pleased to allow them to form an Independent Grand Lodge ; that their Charters ( after having been restored ) might be returned to them , to hang in their Lodges as a memorial of the connection that has so long existed . In the event of this concession being granted , the Independent body