New Zealand

15 th December , we take tho following items of intelligence : — On 28 th Nov ., Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker P . M ., of Lodgo Ava I . C ., and one of the founders of Freemasonry in the colony , was affiliated in Lodgo Sir Walter Scott , S . C ., preparatory to his taking tho position of Provincial Grand Master of the Scottish Constitution in

the North Island of New Zealand , for which ho has been nominated by all tho Lodges interested aud holding under the Scottish Constitution . Tho W . M . and officers of tho Corinthian Lodge , E . G ., aud those of tho Lodgo of Light , I . C ., together with a largo number of visiting brethren attended , and tho Freemason ' s Hall , in which tho ceremony was held , was crowded to excess . The E . W . M ., Bro . tho Eev . James

Hill , performed the impressive ceremony of affiliating the distinguished brother , after which tho Lodge was called off , and re-assembled in half an hour to partake of an excellent banquet . The E . W . M . of the Lodge ( the Eev . J . Hill ) presided , and the guest of tho evening was seated at tho right of tho R . W . M ., and His Worship the Mayor ( Bro . Macdonald ) on his left .

At the monthly meeting of Lodgo Sir Walter Scott , No . 533 , S . C ., held in tho Freemasons' Hall , Grahamstown , on 21 st November , tho following officers wero elected for tho ensuing twelve months : — Bros . T . L . Murray E . W . M ., Eev . J . Hill E . W . P . M ., A . Aitkon W . D . M ., G . Black P . M . W . G . M ., AV . Wilkinson W . S . W ., J . Fotheringham W . J . W .,, W . Carrick Treasurer , E . Skeen Secretary , J . Emmerson

S . D ., H . Moore J . D ., G . Kerr I . G ., T . Eawden Tyler , Eev . J . Hill Chaplain and Lecturer , G . Pitkethloy Bible Bearer , J . M . McLaren Architect , H . J . Weeks Organist and Director of Music , Charles Weston Jeweller , A . Brodio R . W . i ' . M . Director of Ceremonies , H . C . Gillespie and H . H . Wright Auditors , W . Laurie ( President ) , W . Fisher , J . Forgie , Georgo Wilson , J . G . Murray Stewards .

The following is from the Newport Mercury , Rhode Island , U . S . America : — " The oldest Mason , so far as is known , is Francis Brinley Fogg , now residing in Memphis , Tenn . He was made in St . Paul ' s Lodgo , No . 14 , in 1817 , and is one of the charter members of the present

St . Paul's Lodge . Next comes S . Ayranlt Robinson , now of Wakefield , who was made in St . John ' s Lodge in 1819 ; William S . Clarke , Providence , Sfc . John ' s , 1822 ; FreemanMayberry , Newport , Sfc . John ' s , 1824 . Captain George Howland , of this city , was mado a Mason in Mount Vernon Lodge , Providence , in 1821 . "

There is now residing at Hayle , Cornwall , an older Mason than either of the above , in the person of Bro Nicholas Donnithorne , who was born at Marazion , July 1789 , and was initiated in the Royal Cornwall Militia

Lodge , No . 618 , now 330 , " One and All , " Bodmin , on the 6 th April 1812 . Bro . Donnithorne comes from a Masonic stock , his father having been a member of the Craft for many years , and who died in 1803 . Is there an older Mason in England ?

Presentation To Bro. F. Walters, P.G.J.D. Middlesex, P.M. 73., &C.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . F . WALTERS , P . G . J . D . MIDDLESEX , P . M . 73 ., & c .

ON Saturday evening , 27 th January , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , a few friends met , under tho able presidency of Bro-John Baxter Langley , W . M . 1423 , to do honour to Bro . F . Walters ) who was invited to tho dinner . Punctually at the time named , the dinner was commenced . After the removal of tho cloth , the first toast , "The Queen , " was given and responded to . Then followed the health of Bro . Frederick Walters , whoso twenty-eight years of

service in the cause of Freemasonry—and especially to the Masonio Charities—was fnlly dwelt upon , in an able speech , by the Chairman , who asked Bro . F . Walters to accept a handsome purse ( the gift of Bro . G . Kenning ) , in which was a sum of £ 150 ; and , also , an elaborate silver inkstand , tho cost of which brought the value of tho testimonial to nearly £ 200 . The monies were subscribed by several

Lodges and Chapters to which Bro . Walters belongs ; also , by many members of his various Lodges , & c . Bro . Walters thanked the brethren for the handsome testimonial they had presented him . He said that , dnring his Masonic career , he had had given him , by a relative ( a brother Mason ) threo hundred guineas , and he might say he had received quite five hundred guineas in worth over his

testimonials . He expressed his gratitude for the presents they were bestowing on him . The toasts of " The Chairman " ( Bro . J . B . Langley ) , "The Secretary of the Fund" ( Bro . J . W . Baldwin A . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . 1423 , & c ) , J . T . Moss P . P . G . E . Middlesex , P . M . 169 , were given and ably responded to . The final toast , " To our next merry meeting , " brought a pleasant evening to a close . Bros . J . T . Moss , T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex P . M . 75 , & c . ( an old initiate

of Bro . Walters ) , and E . II . Thiellay made excellent speeches in favour of Bro . Walters . There were also present : —Bros . E . W . Deverenx S . D . 1423 , B . Wright Asst . Sec . 1423 , J . Johnson , J . Eainor 1423 , H . Gloster , J . N . Watkins , A , Eollington 1326 , G . J . Lee P . M . 1307 , and some few others . Tho testimonial ori ginated from the "Era" Lodge 1423 , and was well carried out by them . Bro . Frederick Walters is a son and grandson of Masons ; hia father and grandfather were initiated in Ireland .

HOLLOWAY a FILM AND OINTMENT— Scarlet fever anil measles , whooping cough , white mouth , tooth rash , & c , all these complaints aro the dangers through which most children have to pass before they come to maturity , and they aro fatal to many and often leave troublesome after-consequences behind them . These well-known remedies are most valuable in the nursery , and no mother or nurse but should be well acquainted with thoir use . Taken as an alterative and mild aperient by all the members of a household during the progress of any epidemic , thoy exercise a prophylactic influence on tho system and lesson the chance of tho disease attacking them ; and , even if it does ' rendering it milder in its progress and easier to be cured . '

Mason Lodge

MASON LODGE

From the German of Goethe .

Tho Mason ' s ways aro A typo of existence , And his persistence Is as the days are Of men in this world . The future hides in it Gladness and sorrow ; We press still thorough , Naught that abides in it Daunting us . —Onward . And solemn before us , Veiled the dark portal Goal of all mortal : — Stars rest o ' er us , Graves under ns . —Silent .

While earnest thou gazest , Comes boding of terror . Comes Phantasm and Error , Perplexing tho bravest With doubt and misgiving But heard are the voices , Heard are the sagos , Tho Worlds and tho Ages , " Choose well , your choice is Brief , and yet endless : Here eyes do regard you , In Eternity ' s stillness , Here is all fulness , Yo bravo , to reward you ; Work , and despair not . "

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Noio ready , Price 3 s Gd , Grown Svo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. REPAINTED TBOH "TUB FBKEMASON ' S CHBONICLB . " Tho Volume contains the following : — 1 . OUB LITEBABY BROTHER . 17 . THE CHBISTIAIT MIKISIBB . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THB MTSIIC . 3 . TUB MAN OF ENERGY . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHER TIME . 20 . A CHIP FROM JOPPA . 5 . A CoRNEB SlONB . 21 . A PlLLAB OS MASONBT . 6 . THE CRAFTSMAN . 22 . BATAKD . 7 . THE GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTEBN STAB . 21 . Ova CITIZEN BEOTHEB , 9 . THE KNIGHT ERRANT . 25 . AN ABLE PBECEPTOB . 10 . THE OCTOGENARIAN . 26 . AN ANCIENT BBITON . 11 . A ZEALOUS OFFICER . 27 . THE ABTIST . 12 . THB SOLDIEB . 28 . THE FATHER OF THE LODGB . 13 . FROM UNDEE THE CEOWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 14 . OCB HERCULES . 30 . AN ART STUDENT . 15 . A MERCHANT PBINCB . 31 . THE MAEINEB . 16 . THE CHURCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIEB or FOBTCNB . 33 . "OLD MUG . "

OPINIONS OP THE PBESS . "A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of somo of the principal Masonic worthies of tho day . They are well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private lifo , and in Masonic society will bo welcomed as an interesting scries of word paintings of members of the Craft . —Standard .

" We do not remember to have read any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land and Water . "Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . "—Sunday Time * . "' J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to ' hit off' a weakness when he finds it publicly displayed by a ' distinguished brother ; ' at the same time ho never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or in tho service of tho public out

of doors . The sketches are lively reading . "—City Press . " This is a neat book . The Portraits consist of a series of 'word pictures ' of eminent English Masons . It styles Bro . TV . J . Hughan ' Knight En-ant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . "—Toice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to bo in every well arranged Masonic library . "—New York Courier .

" Tho portraits consist of a scries of what we call ' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( ' Our Hercnl . es , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , the charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after the zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' " —Neio York Square .

" The style of tho author is pleasing , and tho quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Advocate . "There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to tho subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . " —Hebrew Leader . " ^ Ve value the work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . "Masonic Jewel .

There can be no doubt that the writer has produced a series of Portraits which will bo a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout the world . " —Surrey Comet . "Will bo found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to tho Masonic world . "—Barnet Press .

" Calculated to raise the Order—if that bo possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of the outer world . " —Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser . " Written in a spirited , racy style , and convoying , in as clear a manner ns possible , a 'counterfeit presentment' of somo of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standnrtl .

Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with somo pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " © loverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable addition to Masonic literature . "—Hyde News . " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of tho worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "Tho members of the Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle .

" They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle . " Should havo a very large sale . "—Kingsbridge Gazette . "Those sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . "—Banffshire Beporter . "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . " A very acceptable contribution to the history of the Order . Tho volume has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . —Figaro .

London : W . W . MORGAN . By Order of ail Booksellers , or -will be sent , free by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .