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Tl Om NOVA SCOTIiie. *•',■ i HALIFAX : PRINTED BY JAMES BOWES & SON^ 1867. -rife' ri ^ '■-It '^ k^ - V "^ J, * , I'* ^ '-a. 'v^o.a.itf S A LETTER From the Worthy Patriarch of Howard Division, No. 26, to the Grand Worthy Patriarch, S. of T., of Nova Scotia. -^^^.^^-.^^ Halifax, Thursday, 9th May, 1867. IVorthy Brother, I awaited with considerable anxiety the issue to-day of the Official Journal of the Grand Division, because I had anticipated that you would have taken the earliest opportunity after the unprecedented pro- ceedings of Tuesday evening of proclaiming to the Order, that the char- ter of Howard Division was forfeited. As you have thought proper not to make this public announcement, and have taken no doubt, other means of informing the Brotherhood, I feel it incumbent upon mc as the chief officer of the Division to protest against your hasty action. I j)rotest in the name and behalf of the Howard Division, against your exorcising the questionable right in summarily depriving a large num- ber of the members of the Order, — without a hearing — of their honor.s and privileges. I protest against your right in reading certain Re- solutions, purporting to have been those passed at the Quarterly Session of the Grand Division held at Berwick, and not giving me when called upon, a copy of them to lay before the Division. I pro- test against your coming to the Division as a private member — without official ceremony — and declaring the charter forfeited. Whilst I desire to address you in a friendly and respectful manner, I owe it to the disorganized state of Howard Division to declare that, upon you must rest the solemn responsibility if a schism is created in the Order ; and if opponents to our principles have reason to doubt the truthfulness of our watchword, — ' Love, Purity and Fidelity.' That every member of the Order in this jurisdiction, may be fully acquainted with this unfortunate difference, I shall give the facts of the case as I find them recorded upon the Journals of the Division, and leave it to the calm and unbiassed judgment of the Order to say whe- ther we have merited the harsh treatment we have roceivcd at your hands. 4 MINUTES. Tuesday Etenino, Not. 18th, 1866. At the first meeting of Howard DivisioD, after the close of the Annual Session of the Grand Division, the following resolution was moved by brother MoCormick, seconded by brother Flaherty : — Besolvedf — ^That this Division recommend to the Grand Worthy Patriarch, the appointment of brother Jamos Spike, as Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch for this Division. Passed. In passing the above resolution, the Division acted in conformity to the official instructions received from the Grand Scribe several yearn ago, giving the Division the privilege of recommending a brother for the office of Deputy, which privilege has never been annulled. ToESDAY Evening, Nov. 20th. Brother J. Heenan presented his commission from the G. W. P. appointing him as Deputy. The following resolution was moved by brother Morrison, seconded by brother Trenaman : — Whereas this Division has heard brother Ilcanan's commission read appointing him D. G. W. P., be it Resolved, — That this Division res- pectfully decline receiving him in such capacity, pending communica- tion with the G. W. P. Passed. Tuesday Evening, Nov. 27tb. Division received a letter from the G. W. P., which was read. Moved by brother Morrison, seconded by brother Flayerty : — Wherecu, this Div' du has heard the letter of the G. W. P. read respecting the appointment of brother HeCnan. Resolved, — That this Division adhere to the action they have taken in not receiving brother Heenan of Chcbucto Division, as their Deputy. Passed. Tuesday Evening, Dec. 11th. The Inside Sentinel announced the Deputy Grand Worthy Patri- arch in waiting. The I. S. was directed to ascertain who the brother was : he reported brother Heenan. Moved by brother Fielding, seconded by brother Fiddler : — Resolved, — That we respectfully inform brother Heenan that we cannot receive him as D. G. W. P. ■i- AMENDMENTS MOVED. Moved by brother Clark, seconded by brother R. Boak, 8r. : — Resolved, — That our former resolutions relating to the appointment of brother Hecnan bo reconsidered and that we receive him as Deputy. Brother Robinson moved, seconded by brother Bontilier, that we ]ay the subject over till next quarter. Last amendment passed. Tuesday Evening, Jany. Ist, 1867. * Received second letter from the G. W. P., vrhiob was read. Brother Rev. J. McMurray moved, and brother Clark seconded the following resolution : — Whereas, for several years past it has been customary for the 6.W. P's. to appoint as Divisional Deputies, such persons as the subordinate Divisions severally nominated and requested to be so appointed, and ivhercas the present 6. W. P. has departed from this usase, and has appointed a brother from another Division, as the Deputy for Howard Division, instead of the brother nominated by Howard Division. Therefore, Resolved, — That in the judgement of a large number of members of this Division, it was injudicious and inexpedient to depart from the precedent of many years standing, in relation to this matter, without taking thereupon the opinion and advice of the Grand Divi- f^ion, and that a memorial of this matter of complaint be presented to the Grand Division at its next Session, but that in the mean time, this Division do receive for the ceremony of the installation, the Deputy appointed by the G. W. P. Further Eesolved, — That this Division beg to assure the brother ap- pointed as the Deputy for this Division, that in the action taken m *' reference to his appointment, there are no personal feelings enter- tained towards him." Broker Russell moved, and brother Fielding seconded the follow ing ar. -r'^nent : — Reso^ dd, — That as the G. W. P. is exjiectcd in the city shortly, wc defer further action in this matter until his arrival. Amendment passed. Tuesday Evening, Jany. I8tb. Brother Taylor, County Deputy, was announced and received by the Division. Ho, by request, installed the officers of the Division for the quarter. Telegram received from the G. W. P. stating that he would meet he Division in special session, 26tb inst. « Saturday Eve.m.nii, (^Special Session,) Jan. 2Gtlj. The G. W. P. was nnnouiieod in waiting, lie was received with due honours. The Grand Worthy I*atriareh addressed the Division. after an animated discussion. The Division adjourned without arriving at any definite decision. ' '* Saturday EvKNiNG, (Special Meeting,^ March 28. An interval of six months had nearly elapsed, when wearied with the persistency with which Deputy Heeuan ])icssed his claims, and thf warmth with which the diseussiona were carried on, night after night,' to the exclusion of every other subject, I was forced to the conclusion that somchody must yield, and with this view I joined with bro. McMurray in trying to amicably settle the dispute. Brother Morrison moved, brother Kev. J. ^McMurray seconded the following resolution : — Resolved^ — That the Worthy Patriarch of this Division be requested to address a communication to the G. W. 1*., respectfully assuring him that this Division has no disi)o.sitiou to pursue any course that might be deemed not constitutional or contumacious, and in proof of this that we will receive for our ensuing installation the Deputy, should he pre- sent himself in due course, but at the same time expressing to the (J. W. P. our earnest hope that as he and the Deputy appointed by him have every reason to believe that the latter officer is obnoxious to this Division, there may be such changes effected in the appointment during the ensuing quarter, as may bo acceptable to all concerned, and as may result in restoring harmony to this Division. liesolved, — That the word " obno.xious" be struck out, and the words " not acceptable" be inserted. Whereupon the resolution as amended, pa.ssed — but not unani- mously. I may here remark, that although I moved the above resolution, brother Rev. J. McMurray was the author of it, and I only moved it upon the condition that he would rsecond it. I did not like its tone, and more especially the word " obnoxious," as I personally entertain, rt.s I am sure brother McMurray docs, great respect for Mr. Hecnan. TuESDA\ Evening, April 12th. This being the first meeting of the quarter, bro. Heenan, Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch, was announced in waiting, was introduced and received with all the honors of his station, and installed the follow- ing named officers : I ft ) Bio. Morrison, W. l\; IJro. Sturiny, A. 11. S. Bro. A. M. Kinp;. Chap.; Bro. N. 11. Aloxandor, F. 8,; Craigin, A. C .; J. Jlobinson, O. S. ., The following officer? stated they were not prepared to bo installed: Bro. Sullivane, W. A. ; Bro. J. B. Cormiok, R. S. ; Bro. F. W. Ilusscll, T. ; S. Reynolds, C. ; Jas. Pace, I. 8. TuKSD.w Evening, April 19th. " The Lady Officers were In.stalled by the D. G. W. P. Heenan. The following resolution was moved by bro. A. Robinson seconded by brother Kline : — Resolved, — That the oflicors not already installed, be now install«'d. In amendment : — * Resolved, — That the officers elect be allowed to express their rea- sons why they will not he installed. Both resolution and amendment were lost. The "W. P. ruled that tlio resolution passed was out of order, and that it was an error of judgment upon his part in putting it. Brother Russell appealed against the decision of the chair. The decision of the chair was not sustained. I here contend that having received the Deputy, the Division had conformed to the constitjition of the Grand Division t which says the G. W. P., or his Deputy shall personally visit each Division under his jurisdiction, at least once a quarter. I further contend that the G. W. P. or the Grand Division has no power to sacrifice a whole Div'.- sion to the determination of a few members who would not be installed by the Deputy. If these members done wrong and the W. P. was powerless to deal with them as he was, the Deputy should have report- ed their conduct to the Grand Division. Tuesday Evening, April 26th. Brother Russell moved, and brother J. 8. McCormick seconded : Resolved, — That the W. ]'. vacate the chair, and the senior P.W.P. take the chair for the purpose of installing the officers not already in- stalled. Passed. t •f * Movers' names not recorded upon the Minute Book. t See Rule VI in the Appendix. Brother McMurray gave notice thut he would protest against the unconstitutionality of the proceedings. Brother James Adams took the cltuir, and installed the remaining officers. Here opens up a new feature in our difficulties ; wo had received the Denuty, and up to this point acted constitutionally ; although wc doubtea the constitutionality of the Deputy's appointment. Wc believe Divisional deputies to be an innovation, unauthorized by the National Body. We also believe that the appointments of Deputies should be submitted to the annual session for confirmation ; wo infer this from the wording of the commission itself, which oommencos with the words, " I by, and with the consent of the G. D., do appoint to be my Deputy." It must strike any ono thot this would be the proper mode of obtaining from among the representa- tives present, faithful and agreeable deputies. But did I err in permitting a Past Worthy Patriarch by resolution, to take th? chair, when Deputy Hcenan was in the rocm ? If I did, then, why not take action against me, and not the whole Division ? Tuesday Evkning, April 22nd. Brother McMurray and seven other brothers presented a protest against the unconstitutionality of installing certain officers by a P.W.P. when the Deputy was present at the time. i Tuesday Evening, May 7th. " On opening the Division, the G. W. P. arose, and putting on his Kegalia, demanded that the Worthy Patriarch should give him the chair. The W. P. declined, stating that if the G.W.P. had anything to bring before the Division, the Division would receive him with the honors due to his rank, and give him the P. W. P's. seat. The Grand Worthy declined to be received thus. He then read some resolutions purporting to have been passed by the Grand Division at its quarterly session held at Berwick, and requested the Division's immediate compliance with them, or surrender its charter and other property. The W. P. asked that copies of the resolutions passed by the Grand Division be furnished him. This was refused. The W.P. then asked for a week to onablo him to havo a full mooting by a call of the Division, to consider tho ultimatum of tho O. W. P. This request was also refused, as well as any discuuion by the members. The G.W.P. then declared tho charter of Howard Division forfeited, and left tho room. Thus ceased to exist one of tho oldest and most useful Divisions in this city. Thus nearly 200 persons wore severed from fraternal intercourse with thoso with whom they have laboured for years. Thus a number of noble young men wore turned adrift upon society, many of whom were innocent of any crime uguinst your authority Ood f;rant that . they may not bo ensnared by vico and temptation, will be tho prayer of all true and loving Sons of Temperance. That wo have tho sym- pathy of sister City Divisions, I am glad to inform you. It cannot bo otherwise ; no brother can visit tho Division or Reading rooms, without seeing tho evidence of the taste of our members. Tbe pictures that grace the walls — the organ that adds to the solemnity of initiations— the clock that warns of tlio passing hours, as well as many rare and valuable volumes that fill the library shelves, are memorials of tho long tried brother whom wo recoiniiKUidod to bo our Deputy, and who has for several years hold tho position with perfect satisfaction to all concerned. I do not desire to write one word that would give pain, nor take any liberty with names of brethren who have been instrumental in bringing about the crisis, it will be made known in another way. Let me assure you my whole attitude in the disagreement has been rather yielding. I accepted the oflSco of W. P. in the hope that I might be able to persuade the members to yield up to you for tho sake of har- mony and peace, all disputed points. It is my conviction, had you accepted tho terms suggested by Rev. brother McMurray and myself, to refer the subject in dispute to arbitration, the difficulty would have been amicably settled without wounding your .self-respect, or compro- mising the dignity of your office. I deny that you have tbe authority to declare the charter of Howard Division, under the circumstances, forfeited. In tho ap- pendix you will observe the Constitution and Bye-laws shield every Division as well as every member from hasty persecution. No doubt when you attentively peruse them, you will perceive that you have acted unwisely, if not unjustly, you will perceive that you have deprived us of the inherent right which is given to every member of the Order upon his initiation ; that when he feels himself aggrieved at the decision of a subordinate body, he can appeal to a higher authority. 10 * No Division in the jurisdiction would be safe if your power was so au- thoritative that you could enter any Division, and by pointing your finger at a Worthy Patriarch, declare the charter of his Division forfeited. In conclusion, I ask did not common courtesy demand that I. should be placed in possession of some official document from the Grand Division, to lay before my Division ? Did not charity demand that a little time be given to thp members of the Division, to accept or reject your request ? I know uot, the Division up to this moment knows not upon what information the Grand Division passed the reso- lutions which you read, and which you denied me a copy of. I need .scarcely add that I shall maintain by every constitutional means the right of Howard Division, No. 26. • And in doing so shall appeal to the sympathy of all Divisions. With much respect, " V ' Your humble servant. E. MORRISON, -. '. W.P. of Howard Division, and P. G.W. Associate. T. M. King, Esq., G. W. P., S. of T. APPENDIX. CONSTITUTION.— Ri v}ith the rules and regulat'u kr and other property, if meeting of the Giand Dit dinate Divisions in all cc Division. ! XVIII. — Any Division neglecting to comply s of the Grand Division, shall forfeit its Char- )o-thirds of the members present at any regular ion concur therein. Provided, however, SiUior- s shall have the right of appeal to the JVational BYE-LAWS. — Artici ^l. — 2. The Grand Division shall give notice to the parties of all complaints and appeals to be tried before it, and shall allow all parties to be heard personally, or by writing, or by any member of the Orand Division, acting as counsel, as the Grand Division may deem most conducive to equity, and the interests of the Order. 3. An appeal to the JVational Division against decisions of this Grand Division, shall not be in order in cases of appeal from the action of Subordi- ■^ate Divisions, unless a notice in writing of such an appeal be given by ihe parties appealing, at the session vhen such decision was made.