Singapore.

SINGAPORE .

ZETLAND IN THE EAST LODGE , No . 508 .

RECEPTION AXD BANQUET TO R . W . BKO . W . H . READ , DEPUTY GKANO MASTER . AT the regular meeting on the 12 th September 1881 , presenfc-W . Bro . Clipperton W . M ., Joaqnim S . W ., Harrington J . W , Fripp Secretary , Gleeson S . D ., Creeland J . D ., Grant I . G ., Wood worth . Tyler , twenty-five members and twenty-four visitors , in

eluding members of Lodgo " St . George . " Bros . Fontaine , Ganno , and Tilley , wero passed to the degree of F . C , and after labour they retired for refreshment . At nine p . m ., whilst the brethren were at labour , the R . W . D . G . M . was announced , accompanied by Wor . Bros . S . Dunlop D . D . G . M ., Braddell P . D . G . M ., R . B . Read P . D . G . M ., and Officers of District Grancl Lodge , who were received with the usual

Masonic hononrs . At ten p . m ., the bnsiness of tbe evening being over , the whole of the brethren filed into the Banquet room and sat down , to the number of over 70 . Among them were many distin . gnished visitors , both Military and Civil . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . Bro . H . Clipperton called upon the brethren to charge their glasses , and he proposed the health of tho Queen and Craft , which was responded to in the most Loyal and Masonic

manner . Bro . S . Dnnlop then proposed tho M . W . U . M . of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . He spoke in the highest terms of the M . W . G . M . 's distinguished accomplishments and the interest he at all times took in Freemasonry . The brethren drank his health with loyal cheers . Bro . Emmerson , who acted as toastmaster , then called upon the brethren to charge their glasses , and Bro . Braddell proposing the health of Bro . W . H . Read , said : —

W . M ., PAST MASTEKS AND BKETiiREN , T-We have met this evening to celebrate two events , firsfc , the return of our R . W . D . G . M . from Europe after an absence of some time , and second , to celebrate the 40 bh anniversary of his first arrival in the Colony , on the 12 th Septeraber 1841 . The Lodges under his guidance had therefore met , and , like good Masons , they had not forgotten work . We had that

evening seen the work of Lodge Zetland in the East conducted in Mich a manner as to reflect the highest credit on the W . M . and Officers of the Lodge , and effectually to maintain the high reputation Of Masons in Singapore . We owe much of the excellence of this work to onr R . W . D . G . M ., who was the second Mason initiated in Singapore , the first having been onr late respected brother Wm . Napier . Oar

G . M ., since his initiation , has worked zealously and indefatigably in the cause of Masonry , and has long held the highest position in tho Craft , in which position he has secured the respect , love and venera . tion of all the brethren , as a just , honourable , and npright Mason , qualities which mark him equally as a member of the community of Singapore .

We rejoice , therefore , greatly at having him again among ns to ocenpy that position of honour and dignity iu tho Craft which he had so long illustrated by his many good qualities , and wo havo now to show to him , as I doubt not yon will do , the high estimation in which you all hold him , by the manner in which yon respond to my toasfc . On such an occasion as this , ifc would havo been fitting to havo

given a short sketch of the Masonic life and doings of our R . W . D . G . M . here . I regret greatly that I cannot enlarge on this snbject , from want of time and opportunity , as it was only as we were sitting down just now that I was asked to propose this toast . I cannot therefore do more than refer generally , as I have done , to the many good qualities of onr G . M ., and ask you now to ioin in drinking' to the

health , happiness , and prosperity of William Henry Read . Bro . Clipperton read a telegram from Penang , " Congratulations to D . G . M . on bis safe return to Singapore , from Lodgo 1555 , Penang . " The D . G . M . rose amidst much cheering , ancl in reply spoke some , what to the following effect : — He was excessively proud of the honour that had been done to the

toast which had been so eloquently proposed . He was glad to find himself once more among the brethren of tho Lodge , where 36 years ago be had first seen Light , and he conld assure them thai he highly appreciate' ! the compliment they paid him when a deputation of the brethren had waited on him and welcomed him back to Singapore . Allusion had been made by his worthy friend and brother to his

fort y years residence in the island—a long time to pass in ono place , perhaps , but one he could look back to with pleasure and regret . Singapore , when he first arrived , was not a place of vai-ied amusement . Fives was the only game played—cricket was almost unknown , and lawn tennis a thing of the future . But soon after , Singapore seemed to awake as from a dream , and races , theatricals , and other

amusements contributed to make timo pass pleasantly , till telegrams ancl telephones and all amenities of civilization kept one constantly stretched on a bed of thorns . Still , however , tho young hands persevered , and long might they do so , to relieve the monotony of desk hie . He then congratulated " the brethren on the perfect performance of tho evening ' s duties , and entered upon sundry Masonic matters , and resnmed his seat amidst much applause .

- " -ne next toast on the list was tho joint health of the W . M . 's Lodge ^ etland in the East , No . 508 , Bro . II . Clipperton , ancl Lodge St . George , No . 1152 , Bro . N . B . Dennys , which was proposed by Iiro . W . H . Read , who in high terms paid a graceful compliment to these Officers for the thoroughly efficient manner in which they did their work . The former , in reply , gratefully alluded to the Valuable assistance he at all times received from his colleague , Bro . -Dennys , and to tho efficiency of the Officers of the Locke , to whom

the was indebted for their nntiring efforts to support him , ancl said that during the eight months ho had occupied fcho chair , his duties , however manifold , had always been thoso of pleasnrp . Bro . N . B . Uennys , replied in suitable ' terms , thanking Bro . W . TT . Pcn . il for 'o kind and hearty manner in which his health had been proposed ° y him , and the brethren for the way they had drunk it . Tho next toasfc was thafc of the Visitors , proposed by Bro . Vaughan , P . M . of

Singapore.

No . 508 , who said that in that Lodge they had had visitors from every country in tbe world which could boast of a Masonic Lodgo . He himself was an old Past Master of 508 , and was delighted to seo so mauy and snch distinguished visitors present . He felt sure tho brethren would drink their health wifch all enthusiasm , and ho begged to couple tlie toast with tho name of Bro . Major Harrison .

Bro . Major Harrison responded in an appropriate speech , saying he was sure that whilst answering for himself , ho wns echoing tho sentiments of the visiting brethren present , and begged to thank Bro . Vaughan and the brethren for the kind aud hearty manner iu which they hacl drank their health . The usual Tyler ' s toasfc

followed , and brought the proceedings to a close at an early hour . The Committee aro to bo congratulated for tho excellent arrangements they made , one of tho least of which was tho exceedingly pretty manner in which tho Lodgo was decorated wifch evergreens and flags .

An Emergent Meeting was held on 5 th September when , thoro wero present—Bros . Clipperton W . M ., Harrington S . W ., Rao J . W ., Cann Secretary , Georgo S . D ., Schnlze J . D ., Davies I . G ., and Woodworth Tyler , five members and four visitors . Mr . J . J . Hudson , being in attendance was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry .

Another Emergent Meeting was held on 23 rd September , Bros . Clipperton W . M ., Beal S . W ., Allen J . W ., Mackio S . D ., Smith J . D ., Dohush I . G ., Woodworth Tyler and two members . Mr . H . Dimsdale being in attendance , took his first step . Lodge St . George , No . 1152 . —Held 21 st September 1881 . Present : —Bros . Dennys W . M ., C . Dunlop S . W ., Joaqnim J . W ., Beal

Secretary , Joaqnim S . D ., Gubbay J . D ., Emmerson I G ., Norris Tyler ; five members and two visitors . Messrs . F . G . Bernard and R . A . Gubbay were balloted for , accepted , aud being in attendance initiated into tho mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . It was unanimously agreed that this Lodge meet monthly on tho third Wednesday of every month .

New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND .

Our Auckland correspondent writes as follows : — Lodge Eden ( E . G . )—The installation of Officers of this Lodge took place on 26 th July , at the Lodge-room , Newton , under circum . stances of extraordinary prestige . There was a very large attendance , including the dignatories and representatives of all the Lodges of the various constitutions iu Auckland and suburbs , and the handsome ,

woll-lighted , and well-fnrnished Lodge-room was filled to its utmost capacity . The district Grand Lodgo of England attended in regalia . Iu tho absence of Bros . Lodder D . D . G . M ,, who sent an apology , W . P . Moat D . G . Registrar officiated as Installing Master . The other Oflicers of tho Grand Lodge present weroH . G . Wade D . G . Sec , Rev . C . M . Nelson D . G . Chaplain , Dr . Dawson D . G . J . W ., Leors

D . G . Director of Board of Works , Hesketh D . G . Organist , Colo D . G . Director of Ceremonies , ancl Rattray D . G . Assistant Director of Ceremonies . Amongst those present wore the following dignatories : —Bros .. Chapman P . M . Eden , Wrighfc W . M . Waifcemata , Morrow P . M . Cawnpore , Rattray P . M . Prince of Wales , Suiter W . M . United Service , S . Young P . M . Lodge of Light , Fenton P . M . Waitomata ,

E . Jones W . M . Northern Light , ancl a number of others . The Waitemata Lodge attended as a Lodgo , and was received accordingly . Bro . the Rev . W . Tebbs P . G . Chaplain Somerset was also present . Tho Lodgo was opened in the firsfc degree by the W . M . Bro . Carlovv , ancl after the transaction of ordinary business it was passed to tho Fellow Craft degree . The Grand Lodge was received with dno

hononrs , and Bro . Moat assumed tho chair ancl proceeded to instal fcho W . M . elect Bro . Joseph Warren . The ceremony waa most impressively conducted . Tho W . M . then invested his Officers as follow : — Bros . T . W . KittS . W ., Young Warren J . W ., T . Faulder Treasurer , Chapman P . M . Secretary , C . M . Newson S . D ., Frederick Stephens

J . D ., C . Brooke I . G ., W . Johnson Tyler . Congratulations were received from the representatives of tho various Lodges present after which tho Lodgo was closed , and those of the brethren who , conld make ifc convenient to attend adjourned upstairs to an excellent banquet . A number of speeches were made and toasts proposed . The evening passed very pleasantly .

The Quarter !} ' Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on 29 th July , at the Lodge-room , Masonic Hotel . Ifc was presided over , ia the absence of the P . G . M . Bro . Whitaker , by Bro . Anderson D . P . G . M . A large amount of routine bnsiness was transacted .

A meeting of Magistrates for tlie county of Cork was beld on Saturday last under tbo presidency of tbe Earl of Bandon , Prov . G . Master Munster , and G . Secretary Ireland , for the purpose of taking such steps as might be deemed expedient to support Government in their efforts to maintain law and order in the country .

It is rumoured that Earl Cowper , K . G ., Viceroy of Ireland , has tendered his resignation , but has been requested by Mr . Gladstone to retain office till the present excitement has subsided .

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DOYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . —Mrs . Wofcton ' V' of High-street , Brecon , begs to return her grateful thanks to those Electors who votetl for her daughter , Millicent Flora , on the 8 th October ; she was one ol' the succesful candidates , having polled 1531 votes .