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cause , when we record the fact that , despite the miserable weather , and tho circumstance that tho Palace was entirely closed to the public , the rooms wholly dismantled , the gas cut off , and a communi . cation received from Messrs . Bertram and Eoberts , that " no refreshment , except a glass of sherry and a biscuit , could be supplied , " there wore upwards of thirty brethren present to take part in the threo
hours work that succeeded . Most of the brethren came by tho Groat Northern Railway to Wood Green , and had to climb the steep acclivity in tho teeth of a driving wind and rain . Arrived in the Palace , all seemed still and death-like , but the Lodge room ( which is a splendid apartment in the South East Tower ) had been temporarily carpeted , and a cheerful fire ( the only one in the vast building ) was
as bright as ifc was welcome to the brethren . The chair was taken by tho W . M ., Bro . Kelly King , Bro . J . Dyte occupied the post of Senior Warden , in tho enforced absence of Bro . G . J . Palmer ; Bro . E . M . Haigh being in his own chair , as Junior Warden . Bros . J . Lee and Daniel , tho Deacons , were in their respective positions , aud Bro . Chapman Inner Guard . There were also present Bro . J . R . Stacey ,
as acting Past Master , Bro . Snelling as acting Secretary , Bros , Lauchin , Matthews , Todd , Dennington . Gutch , Pandon , Rosenberg , Taylor , Stubbins , Sherrington , Craft , and other brethren , aa well as several visitors . The agenda was a heavy one , a Ballot being taken for no less than six candidates , all of whom were elected ; there were three candidates for passing to the fellow craft degree , aud four
aspirants for the third degree , thus rendering it impossible to administer the obligation separately , for which the W . M . ia a great stickler . Messrs . R . J . Ward , J . S . Rubenstein and E . F . Gladstone ( a cousin of the ex-Premier ) were first admitted , and subsequently Messrs . A . Lover and E . W . Wheeler , after which tho whole were entrusted , the ritual being impresrively rendered by the W . M . Bro . Stacey , at the
request of the W . M ., then , in his usually correct manner , advanced Bros . Sherrington and Craft to the second degree . The Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the W . M . having resumed the chair , raised Bros . Sidney Pandon , Eosenberg , and Taylor to the snblimo degree of Master Masons , thus completing a very hard day ' s work , which waa admirably performed by all concerned , and which
may fairly be described as "the pursuit of Masonry under difficulties . " The W . M ., who had cause to feel highly flattered by so numerous an attendance under such exceptionally advei'se circumstances , sent a telegram to town , ordering dinner at the Holborn Restaurant , which was partaken of by 20 of tho brethren ; while a smaller contingent of " locals , " nofc disposed to ro-visifc London , dined in the neighbourhood of the Palace .
Bayard Lodge , No . 1615 . —This Lodge met on Monday , 29 th January , at 33 Golden-square , W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . H . Somerville Barney W . M . presiding . Bros . Capt . Leeson S . W ., Alfred E . T . Watson J . W ., Frank Richardson P . M . and Treasurer , Captain Porfclock Dadson Secretary , Captain Compton S . D ., Robert Tyers J . D ., Major Wemyss I . G ., James Keene P . M . aud M . C ., Francis C .
Compton Organist ; also Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . M . 1383 , The Chevalier Habicht P . M ., Captain T . Norris P . M ., Major Skene , C Malcolm Wood , Walter B . Lethbridge , Captain E . Cecil Johnson , Captain Murray Robertson , Herr Edward Sauerbrey , S . H . d'Avigdor , E . T . R . Tenison P . M ., Lamont H . G . Young , F . Graham Bennett , C . P . Kempo , Major Wood , J . E . Mortimer , W . Bezly Thome , Captain
Andrews , Nicholas Herbert , F . Cave Maitland , the Rev . G . Sutton Flack , J . Y . W . Lloyd K . S . G ., Edmund B . Bernard , and Arthur Spicer . Visitors—Bros . Kenneth R . Murchison 1383 , J . 0 . Parkinsou P . G . Deacon , tho Rev . Ambrose W . Hall P . M . 416 , P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . Chaplain Surrey , Captain Noel Sherson 257 , W . H . Maitland 101 Ireland , Hugh H . Riach 357 , W . M . 874 , P . Prov . Grand Secretary
Oxon , Stanley Robinson P . M . 14 , and G . E . Wainwright P . M . 165 . Six brethren were balloted for as joining members , and one proposed . Bro . Lamonfc Young was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . Spicer , Bernard , and tho Chevalier Lloyd , wore passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and the Rev . George Sutton Flaok M . A ., aud Messrs . Nicholas P . L . Herbert , and F . 0 . Maitland , were initiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry .
Jamaica.
JAMAICA .
Bro . Edward J . Mandon haa been elected Worshipfnl Master of the Friendly Lodge , Jamaica . Bro . W . E . Lee haa been elected Worshipful Master of tho Sussex Lodge , Jamaica . Friendly Lodge , Kingston . —The Installation of Worshipful Master and Officers of this Lodge took place on 8 th January 1877 ,
when the following officers wero duly installed : —Worshipful Edward J . Brandon W . M ,, Bros . S . S . Lawton S . W ., E . De Pass J . W ., S . Alexander Treasurer , S . Wolfe Secretary , M . Delgado S . D ., E . Finzi J . D ., S . Mordecai I . G ., G . Magnus Tyler . Tho following Past
Masters wero present , and assisted in the ceremony—Worshipful A . De Condova , M . Ross , G . C . H . Lewis " Friendly Lodge , " Worshipful Kennedy Binki Dicis " Gionlyon Lodge , " Worshipfnl Tait " Sussex Lodge , " Worshipful 0 . Delgado jun . " Phcenix Lodgo . "
Glenlyon Lodge , Kingston . —The Installation of Officers of this Lodge took place on 13 th December , when the following officers were duly installed : —Eight Worshipfnl B . M . Dias W . M ., Bros . J . Pollack S . W , Dr . Cotter J . W ., S . Stuartmell Treasurer ,
J . Mitchell Secretary , Turner S . D ., Smedmoro J . D ., Hoyes I . G ., D . Carter Tyler . Several Past Masters were present , and assisted in the ceremony . Worshipful B , M . Dias has served this Lodge as Master three times , and has won tho good will of tho members . Caledonian Lodge , Port Maria . —Tho Installation of Officera of this Lodgo took place on 14 th December , when the
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following officera were duly installed : —Right Worshipful D . N , Berwick W . M ., T . G . Mesquita I . P . M ., A . Levy D . M ., Bros . T . Diaa S . W ., H . Hore J . W ., J . Nelson Treasurer , T . Facey Secretary , 0 .
Austin S . D ., T . De Pass J . D ., J . Hinds I . G ., N . Cuthbert Tyler . Several Past Masters wero present , and assisted in the ceremony . A banquet took place , when tho usual Loyal aud Masonio toasta wore proposed and wore heartily responded to .
Friendly Holy Eoyal Arch Chapter . —Afc an ordinary Convocation of tho above Chapter , held afc Freemasons' Hall , on 27 th November 1876 . Present : —Most Excollents A . De Cordova Z .,
J . J . G . Lewia H ., J . Ashomieu J . This being the night for tha election of officers for the ensuing year , tho following were proposed and elected : —Most Excellent Companions J . J . Or . Lewis Z ., J . Ashemien H ., G . C . H . Lewis J ., Edw . Brandon S . E ., M . Ashemieu S . N ., S . S . Lawton P . S ., E . Wolfe Treasurer , G . Magnua Janitor .
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND
AFTER a weary aud hopeless illness of many months' duration , Bro . John Millar , F . S . A ., in hia 69 fch year , died on Wednesday , 15 th November , at Rook Villa , Nelson Haven ( N . Z . ) . The deceased was a native of Ulstervillo , Belfaat , Ireland , and hia long life , although somewhat ; troubled towards its close , waa one of great practical utility . Educated as a civil engineer , Bro . Millar , by hia talents and unwearied application to the details of hia profession , established for himself afc a comparatively early age a reputation . Iu 1848 he was entrusted with the construction of the whole of tha
sewerage and a great part of the general public works designed and carried out in Londonderry , under the City Improvement Act , and upon their successful completion in 1853 received a very flattering acknowledgment of his services , signed by the mayors of the city that had held office during the time the works were in progreas . Iu . duced by the splendid opening caused by the gold discoveries in
Victoria , Bro . Millar came out to Melbourne in 1854 , and almost immediately received a lucrative and important appointment in con . nection with the water supply of tho city , and ifc waa from his plana , and under his direct superintendence , that the River Plenty Tunnel was completed , pronounced by the Argus a work of much more diflS . cult execution than the celebrated Croton Aqueduct in New York .
While this work was in progress Bro . Millar was compelled to make a voyage to England , and upon his return waa wrecked in the ill . fated Schomberg , lost upon the Australian coast on the night of the 25 th December 1855 . Upon thia occasion the deceased was instrumental in saving tho lives of his fellow-passongors . He kept order when it was most needful , was the first to volunteer to take one
of the ship's boats to search for a landing-place on the rock-bound coast , and after an unsuccessful search afc great personal risk prevented the boats being overcrowded , when the passengers were ultimately rescued by a passing vessel . For his exertions he was presentsd by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society with the gold medal , a splendid memorial casket , and an illuminated address . The presen .
tation was made by Sir Henry Barkly , at the Government offices , Melbourne , on November 26 , 1858 . In 1857 , the late Bro . Millar was appointed Engineer-in-Chief to the Water Supply and Sewerage Commission of Geelong , and performed the work to the unqualified satis , faction of his employers , as proved by a letter written upon the completion of the improvements , and signed by the Commissioners
and Civic authorities . He also filled situations that demanded tho exercise of very great ability in Melbourne , Brighton , and Hofcham , in all of which he seems to have given entiro satisfaction . In 1863 ho commenced his New Zealand career by accepting tho appointment of City Engineer at Dunedin ; but in this , as in his subsequent engage - ments with the authorities of Wanganui and Nelson , very serious
differences seem to have arisen between employers and employed ; and the reason for these unfortunate contentions may be found in the inability of the authorities to carry out in their entirety the elaborate but thoroughly efficient designs of their surveyor . He was the author of several valuable professional works , and many of the largest public buildings throughout Victoria owe their symmetry to the labour of his pencil .
" Men s evil manners live in brass ; their virtues We write in water . " And possibly in this respect the memory of oar brother will share the common destiny . He had imperfections , no doubt , and enemies ; but against these—more than balanced—are his many sterling qualities and the large circle of firm friends , who will sincerely regret his loss . '
" So may he rest ; his faults lie gently on him . " The remains of the late brother were interred at Stoke , on the 17 th . In compliance with the last wishes of the deceased , as ex . pressed to Bro . W . M . Stanton , the funeral waa conducted according to the Masonic custom , and the body waa attended to its last resting , place by a great number of tho members of the Southern Star Lodge .
The funeral procession was met at the gate of the churchyard by hia lordship the bishop , who read the service in the church and at tho grave . The Masonic service was then road by the W . M . Bro . Moutray , and the bishop pronounced the benediction . During the long illness that preceded his decease , he had most persistently expressed a wish to be buried beside the late lamented Bro . the Rev . F . 0 . Simmons ,
and in this respect the wish was fulfilled to the letter , and the graves of the friends in life are only a few feet apart . Deceased had been an officer of tho Grand Lodge of Otago , and was also a Companion Royal Arch , and an ardent and thorough Freemason , his dying thoughts being given thereto , aa clearly expressed after words had failed our brother .
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Notices Of Meetings
cause , when we record the fact that , despite the miserable weather , and tho circumstance that tho Palace was entirely closed to the public , the rooms wholly dismantled , the gas cut off , and a communi . cation received from Messrs . Bertram and Eoberts , that " no refreshment , except a glass of sherry and a biscuit , could be supplied , " there wore upwards of thirty brethren present to take part in the threo
hours work that succeeded . Most of the brethren came by tho Groat Northern Railway to Wood Green , and had to climb the steep acclivity in tho teeth of a driving wind and rain . Arrived in the Palace , all seemed still and death-like , but the Lodge room ( which is a splendid apartment in the South East Tower ) had been temporarily carpeted , and a cheerful fire ( the only one in the vast building ) was
as bright as ifc was welcome to the brethren . The chair was taken by tho W . M ., Bro . Kelly King , Bro . J . Dyte occupied the post of Senior Warden , in tho enforced absence of Bro . G . J . Palmer ; Bro . E . M . Haigh being in his own chair , as Junior Warden . Bros . J . Lee and Daniel , tho Deacons , were in their respective positions , aud Bro . Chapman Inner Guard . There were also present Bro . J . R . Stacey ,
as acting Past Master , Bro . Snelling as acting Secretary , Bros , Lauchin , Matthews , Todd , Dennington . Gutch , Pandon , Rosenberg , Taylor , Stubbins , Sherrington , Craft , and other brethren , aa well as several visitors . The agenda was a heavy one , a Ballot being taken for no less than six candidates , all of whom were elected ; there were three candidates for passing to the fellow craft degree , aud four
aspirants for the third degree , thus rendering it impossible to administer the obligation separately , for which the W . M . ia a great stickler . Messrs . R . J . Ward , J . S . Rubenstein and E . F . Gladstone ( a cousin of the ex-Premier ) were first admitted , and subsequently Messrs . A . Lover and E . W . Wheeler , after which tho whole were entrusted , the ritual being impresrively rendered by the W . M . Bro . Stacey , at the
request of the W . M ., then , in his usually correct manner , advanced Bros . Sherrington and Craft to the second degree . The Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the W . M . having resumed the chair , raised Bros . Sidney Pandon , Eosenberg , and Taylor to the snblimo degree of Master Masons , thus completing a very hard day ' s work , which waa admirably performed by all concerned , and which
may fairly be described as "the pursuit of Masonry under difficulties . " The W . M ., who had cause to feel highly flattered by so numerous an attendance under such exceptionally advei'se circumstances , sent a telegram to town , ordering dinner at the Holborn Restaurant , which was partaken of by 20 of tho brethren ; while a smaller contingent of " locals , " nofc disposed to ro-visifc London , dined in the neighbourhood of the Palace .
Bayard Lodge , No . 1615 . —This Lodge met on Monday , 29 th January , at 33 Golden-square , W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . H . Somerville Barney W . M . presiding . Bros . Capt . Leeson S . W ., Alfred E . T . Watson J . W ., Frank Richardson P . M . and Treasurer , Captain Porfclock Dadson Secretary , Captain Compton S . D ., Robert Tyers J . D ., Major Wemyss I . G ., James Keene P . M . aud M . C ., Francis C .
Compton Organist ; also Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . M . 1383 , The Chevalier Habicht P . M ., Captain T . Norris P . M ., Major Skene , C Malcolm Wood , Walter B . Lethbridge , Captain E . Cecil Johnson , Captain Murray Robertson , Herr Edward Sauerbrey , S . H . d'Avigdor , E . T . R . Tenison P . M ., Lamont H . G . Young , F . Graham Bennett , C . P . Kempo , Major Wood , J . E . Mortimer , W . Bezly Thome , Captain
Andrews , Nicholas Herbert , F . Cave Maitland , the Rev . G . Sutton Flack , J . Y . W . Lloyd K . S . G ., Edmund B . Bernard , and Arthur Spicer . Visitors—Bros . Kenneth R . Murchison 1383 , J . 0 . Parkinsou P . G . Deacon , tho Rev . Ambrose W . Hall P . M . 416 , P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . Chaplain Surrey , Captain Noel Sherson 257 , W . H . Maitland 101 Ireland , Hugh H . Riach 357 , W . M . 874 , P . Prov . Grand Secretary
Oxon , Stanley Robinson P . M . 14 , and G . E . Wainwright P . M . 165 . Six brethren were balloted for as joining members , and one proposed . Bro . Lamonfc Young was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . Spicer , Bernard , and tho Chevalier Lloyd , wore passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and the Rev . George Sutton Flaok M . A ., aud Messrs . Nicholas P . L . Herbert , and F . 0 . Maitland , were initiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry .
Jamaica.
JAMAICA .
Bro . Edward J . Mandon haa been elected Worshipfnl Master of the Friendly Lodge , Jamaica . Bro . W . E . Lee haa been elected Worshipful Master of tho Sussex Lodge , Jamaica . Friendly Lodge , Kingston . —The Installation of Worshipful Master and Officers of this Lodge took place on 8 th January 1877 ,
when the following officers wero duly installed : —Worshipful Edward J . Brandon W . M ,, Bros . S . S . Lawton S . W ., E . De Pass J . W ., S . Alexander Treasurer , S . Wolfe Secretary , M . Delgado S . D ., E . Finzi J . D ., S . Mordecai I . G ., G . Magnus Tyler . Tho following Past
Masters wero present , and assisted in the ceremony—Worshipful A . De Condova , M . Ross , G . C . H . Lewis " Friendly Lodge , " Worshipful Kennedy Binki Dicis " Gionlyon Lodge , " Worshipfnl Tait " Sussex Lodge , " Worshipful 0 . Delgado jun . " Phcenix Lodgo . "
Glenlyon Lodge , Kingston . —The Installation of Officers of this Lodge took place on 13 th December , when the following officers were duly installed : —Eight Worshipfnl B . M . Dias W . M ., Bros . J . Pollack S . W , Dr . Cotter J . W ., S . Stuartmell Treasurer ,
J . Mitchell Secretary , Turner S . D ., Smedmoro J . D ., Hoyes I . G ., D . Carter Tyler . Several Past Masters were present , and assisted in the ceremony . Worshipful B , M . Dias has served this Lodge as Master three times , and has won tho good will of tho members . Caledonian Lodge , Port Maria . —Tho Installation of Officera of this Lodgo took place on 14 th December , when the
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following officera were duly installed : —Right Worshipful D . N , Berwick W . M ., T . G . Mesquita I . P . M ., A . Levy D . M ., Bros . T . Diaa S . W ., H . Hore J . W ., J . Nelson Treasurer , T . Facey Secretary , 0 .
Austin S . D ., T . De Pass J . D ., J . Hinds I . G ., N . Cuthbert Tyler . Several Past Masters wero present , and assisted in the ceremony . A banquet took place , when tho usual Loyal aud Masonio toasta wore proposed and wore heartily responded to .
Friendly Holy Eoyal Arch Chapter . —Afc an ordinary Convocation of tho above Chapter , held afc Freemasons' Hall , on 27 th November 1876 . Present : —Most Excollents A . De Cordova Z .,
J . J . G . Lewia H ., J . Ashomieu J . This being the night for tha election of officers for the ensuing year , tho following were proposed and elected : —Most Excellent Companions J . J . Or . Lewis Z ., J . Ashemien H ., G . C . H . Lewis J ., Edw . Brandon S . E ., M . Ashemieu S . N ., S . S . Lawton P . S ., E . Wolfe Treasurer , G . Magnua Janitor .
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND
AFTER a weary aud hopeless illness of many months' duration , Bro . John Millar , F . S . A ., in hia 69 fch year , died on Wednesday , 15 th November , at Rook Villa , Nelson Haven ( N . Z . ) . The deceased was a native of Ulstervillo , Belfaat , Ireland , and hia long life , although somewhat ; troubled towards its close , waa one of great practical utility . Educated as a civil engineer , Bro . Millar , by hia talents and unwearied application to the details of hia profession , established for himself afc a comparatively early age a reputation . Iu 1848 he was entrusted with the construction of the whole of tha
sewerage and a great part of the general public works designed and carried out in Londonderry , under the City Improvement Act , and upon their successful completion in 1853 received a very flattering acknowledgment of his services , signed by the mayors of the city that had held office during the time the works were in progreas . Iu . duced by the splendid opening caused by the gold discoveries in
Victoria , Bro . Millar came out to Melbourne in 1854 , and almost immediately received a lucrative and important appointment in con . nection with the water supply of tho city , and ifc waa from his plana , and under his direct superintendence , that the River Plenty Tunnel was completed , pronounced by the Argus a work of much more diflS . cult execution than the celebrated Croton Aqueduct in New York .
While this work was in progress Bro . Millar was compelled to make a voyage to England , and upon his return waa wrecked in the ill . fated Schomberg , lost upon the Australian coast on the night of the 25 th December 1855 . Upon thia occasion the deceased was instrumental in saving tho lives of his fellow-passongors . He kept order when it was most needful , was the first to volunteer to take one
of the ship's boats to search for a landing-place on the rock-bound coast , and after an unsuccessful search afc great personal risk prevented the boats being overcrowded , when the passengers were ultimately rescued by a passing vessel . For his exertions he was presentsd by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society with the gold medal , a splendid memorial casket , and an illuminated address . The presen .
tation was made by Sir Henry Barkly , at the Government offices , Melbourne , on November 26 , 1858 . In 1857 , the late Bro . Millar was appointed Engineer-in-Chief to the Water Supply and Sewerage Commission of Geelong , and performed the work to the unqualified satis , faction of his employers , as proved by a letter written upon the completion of the improvements , and signed by the Commissioners
and Civic authorities . He also filled situations that demanded tho exercise of very great ability in Melbourne , Brighton , and Hofcham , in all of which he seems to have given entiro satisfaction . In 1863 ho commenced his New Zealand career by accepting tho appointment of City Engineer at Dunedin ; but in this , as in his subsequent engage - ments with the authorities of Wanganui and Nelson , very serious
differences seem to have arisen between employers and employed ; and the reason for these unfortunate contentions may be found in the inability of the authorities to carry out in their entirety the elaborate but thoroughly efficient designs of their surveyor . He was the author of several valuable professional works , and many of the largest public buildings throughout Victoria owe their symmetry to the labour of his pencil .
" Men s evil manners live in brass ; their virtues We write in water . " And possibly in this respect the memory of oar brother will share the common destiny . He had imperfections , no doubt , and enemies ; but against these—more than balanced—are his many sterling qualities and the large circle of firm friends , who will sincerely regret his loss . '
" So may he rest ; his faults lie gently on him . " The remains of the late brother were interred at Stoke , on the 17 th . In compliance with the last wishes of the deceased , as ex . pressed to Bro . W . M . Stanton , the funeral waa conducted according to the Masonic custom , and the body waa attended to its last resting , place by a great number of tho members of the Southern Star Lodge .
The funeral procession was met at the gate of the churchyard by hia lordship the bishop , who read the service in the church and at tho grave . The Masonic service was then road by the W . M . Bro . Moutray , and the bishop pronounced the benediction . During the long illness that preceded his decease , he had most persistently expressed a wish to be buried beside the late lamented Bro . the Rev . F . 0 . Simmons ,
and in this respect the wish was fulfilled to the letter , and the graves of the friends in life are only a few feet apart . Deceased had been an officer of tho Grand Lodge of Otago , and was also a Companion Royal Arch , and an ardent and thorough Freemason , his dying thoughts being given thereto , aa clearly expressed after words had failed our brother .
From files of the Nexo Zealand Herald to hand up to the