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the members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite . A chronological list appears of members of the Supreme Council , and the charitable donations given by them during the last twenty years , whioh amount in the aggregate to £ 2 , 834 13 s . To show the progress made by this branch of the Order , it may be noted that whereas in the year

1857 the small snm of twenty pounds only was voted in charity , last year it had increased to £ 202 12 s , a very substantial advance , showing that the Rite is keeping pace proportionately with other sections of the Masonio Fraternity . Full lists are appended of the members ofthe Grand Metropolitan Chapter , London , and of the

various Chapters iu the Provinces , as well as an alphabetical list of the members of the several Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , as copied from the Register . The work is well got up , in a cover of red and gold , and contains all the information necessary for the nsa of members .

District Grand Lodge Of Northern China.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTHERN CHINA .

MINUTES have been published of a Special Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Northern China , held at the Masonio H all , Shangai , on the 3 rd of March last , when there was a large at tendance , under the presidency of Right Worshipful Bro . J . I . M iller . The Brethren and Visitors having assembled in their

respeo-4 l ve places in the Lodge , the District Grand Master , accompanied by B ros . C . Thorne P . D . G . M Northern China , C . H . Dallas , P . D . G . M . J apan , and a goodly array of District Grand Officers , entered , and was received with honours . After the usual formalities , the circular of the Pro . Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , regarding Her

Majesty ' s Jubilee , was read , and the District Grand Officer , in reply , reminded the brethren that , on taking leave of them at their last regular Communication , he wished them all health , happiness , and prosperity till they met again . He did not then expect the event would so soon occur , but the importance of the circular which had

been just read led him to call them together that evening . They were not only in heart , but by their obligation , true and loyal subjects of Her Most Graoious Majesty , and that feeling towards the Sovereign met a ready response in all their breasts . At their last meeting the D . J . G . Deacon Bro . Wingrove proposed that an Address

should be drawn up to congratulate Her Majesty on the occasion of the Jubilee of her reign . A Committee was appointed , and that Committee had not been indolent , having made progress in carrying out the resolution . He ( the speaker ) thought that they who were so far distant from their native land should gladly unite in responding

to the suggestion of the Pro Grand Master , and thus be in accord with their brethren in other parts of the world in testifying their sympathy with the event which it was proposed to commemorate . He did not then propose to bring forward any resolution , his object in convening the meeting being to call their attention to the circular

he had read , so that the Masters and Wardens of the Lodges in the District might lay the matter before their brethren as early as possible . Referring to the then contemplated gathering of English Freemasons at the Albert Hall , he said they in China would not have the opportunity of attending that meeting , but they could testify

their common feeling with that assembly by recording their names and contributing to the proposed Imperial Institute ; and he was Bare every brother would be proud to wear the medal commemorating the Jubilee of our Sovereign's reign . He mentioned that the subscriptions were limited to one guinea , which placed it within the

power of every brother to contribute , which he was certain would be freely done with cheerful hearts . Bro . C . Thorne P . D . G . M . thought they should all feel gratified that the Pro Grand Master had addressed his letter to tbem , BO that they as members of English Freemasonry might have an opportunity of joining with their brethren under the

jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England in showing their earnestness to commemorate the Jubilee of the Queen . He was sure they would willingly unite in the manner the Earl of Carnavon had suggested , as by so doing they would also comply with the desire of the Most Worshipful Grand Master in assisting to establish an Imperial

Institute , which would not only mark the Jubilee , but tend to bind closely India and the Colonies to the Mother Country . The appeal from the Pro Grand Master was not addressed to the Lodges , but to individual members , and no doubt it would be enthusiastically responded to . They were told that the lists containing the names of

subscribers on this interesting occasion would be bound together and placed in the archives of the Grand Lodge of England ; that might therefore induce some of them to inscribe their names upon those lists . From his knowledge of the Freemasons of Northern China , he was certain they would be amongst tho foremost in the expression

of loyalty to their beloved Queen . The Deputy District Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Kingswell , said he had attended an emergency meeting of the Doric Lodge rt Chinkiang , whore the letter from the Pro Grand Master had been most cordially received and subscribed to by nearly all the members of the Lodge . At the present meeting ,

and in the absence of Bro . Wingrove , whom he had been asked to represent , he might say that already one Shanghai Lodge had already taken the matter in hand . Bro . G . M . Hart W . M . of the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , said his Lodgo had taken tho matter into consideration , but there was an idea amongst some ofthe members

that the resolution passed at the last meeting ofthe District Graud Lodge relative to a congratulatory address to Her Majesty might be abandoned , and it was decided to defer farther proceedings until after this present meeting had been held . The District Grand Master reminded all brethren that the record of that resolution had already

gone home , and it would show that even in that far-off land the great event of the year had already occupied their thoughts . He requested all Masters of Lodges to impress upon the brethren working under their direction that the matter brought before them that evening was of a very special character—one whioh was unlikely to occur even once in a lifetime . They could not , either in courtesy or good feeling ,

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depart from the original proposal respeoting the way in whioh they should show their loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty ; and , hoping that the Pro Grand Master ' s suggestion would be worthil y carried out , he appealed to the Masters , Wardens , and brethren of all Lodges to show their appreciation of this resolution , and do all in

their power to forward in a fitting manner the proposal for the Jubilee Institute in oommemoration of the 50 th year of Her Most Graoious Majesty ' s reign . Bro . Baird S . W . of the Tuscan Lodge , No . 1027 , promised that the two proposals should be brought before that Lodge at an early date . The District Grand Master again rose

and said the proposal of the Pro Grand Master was urgent , aud as the regular meetings of the Royal Sussex and the Tuscan Lodges did not occur for some time , he would suggest the advisability of their calling emergency meetings , as if the matter were not taken up promptly they would cool in the good work . The Dorio Ledge had

aoted with praiseworthy promptitude . Bro . Thorne pointed out that this special commemoration , wherein they joined with those in England , should not supersede , or in any way interfere with , the intention they had already expressed—to prepare a separate Address of congratulation to Her Most Gracious Majesty , to be forwarded

from the Fraternity working under the English Constitution in the District of Northern China . It was probable there might be some amongst them who , although at the time were not subscribing members to any Lodge , might wish to show their feeling of loyalty by joining in this Address , aud he thought that they , where known

might be invited to do so . Bro . Laloaca P . D . G . W . observed that it would take a long time to get a reply from the Tientsin Lodge , and asked if steps had been taken to lay the matter before them . The District Grand Secretary , Bro . G . M . Hart , said he had forwarded the papers by the first steamer , considering that the most expeditions

and best means of getting them to Tientsin at the earliest possible date . Bro . C . H . Dallas P . D . G . M . of Japan , speaking as a private member of the District Grand Lodge , said he was sure all would agree with the remarks of the District Grand Master . The subject under disoussion was one for individual members , and he hoped that

Masters of Lodges would not confine their attention only to those members who should attend tho meetings , emergency or otherwise , at which the Pro Grand Master ' s letter was considered . He thought great credit was due to the Master of the Royal Sussex Lodge for

having gone round and called on the members ; and those who did not take part in the Address , & c . would regret it afterwards . Several letters from brethren , regretting their inability to attend the Communication , were read , and District Grand Lodge was closed in due form , with prayer .

Consecration Of The Hendon Lodge, No. 2206.

CONSECRATION OF THE HENDON LODGE , No . 2206 .

rpHE consecration of this Lodge took place on Saturday last , the -L 30 th nit ., at the Welsh Harp , Hendon . Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B ., ic , in the unavoidable absence of Col . Shadwell Clerke , G . Sec , through illness , was the Consecrating Officer . Brother J . Terry was accompanied by Brothers Dr . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., P . A . G . D . C , Lord John Taylour D . P . G . M . Hants , R . J . Simpson P . G .

Chapl-in , J . L . Mather P . G . D . C . and James Willing P . M . 1507 , & c . Punctually at 3 " 30 the Consecrating Officer entered the Lodge , being warmly received by a large number of brethren . Bro . Terry at once proceeded with the work , iu grand style , being ably assisted by the other Grand Officers , Brother the Rev . R . J . Simpson delivering

the oration in a very masterly and effective manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony Brother W . A . Scurrah , PaBt Master 2048 , P . P . G . S . W . Middlesex , W . M . designate , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Terry , in his well-known and faultless style . The W . M . in turn appointed and invested the Officers , as follow : — Bros . J . Thorn S . W ., Fraser 1604 J . W ., Lewis S . D ., A . Nottingham J . D ., Langley I . G ., A . Hearne D . C ., W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 , & c .

Treasurer , A . H . Scurrah 2048 Secretary , Whiting P . M . Tyler . At the conclusion of the work a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Terry and the other Grand Officers for their attendance and assistance ; regret , at the same time , being expressed at the absence of the Grand Secretary . Several gentlemen were proposed for

initiation and one for joining . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet table , where an excellent dinner had been provided by the worthy and esteemed host , Brother W . P . Warner . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly and enthusiastically honoured . Bro .

Terry proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . The toast waa warmly received and enthusiastically honoured . Bro . Scurrah , in reply , said Bro . Terry has stated that I am a very young Mason ; that is quit-j true . When I entered the Craft I resolved ° to do the thing thoroughly , for I do not believe in being half-hearted in

anything , and I well weighed in my mind what I was going to do , determining that I would do my duty towards the Craft . I believe , os I hope all of you believe , that Freemasonry is the greatest Institution under the sun ; it brings its members together , and binds them in bonds of affection , or it shonld do , and I believe it does in the great

majority of our brethren . We have three great Institutions , which all good Masons should be proud of , and which we should heartily support . I have always done the best I could to support these noblo Institutions , of which we are so proud , and I shall not be baokward in this respect in forthcoming years . Brethren , I thank you very

heartily and sincerely for your kind expressions , and I can assure you that so long as life lasts , and health permits , I will endeavour to do my best for the Hendon Lodge , and I trust wo shall never hear any one say that it was a mistake it was ever founded . We have heard it stated that tho foundei-3 had good judgment and foresig ht ,

and that they were right in their snrmises that the Hendon Lodge would be one of the most successful ever formed . I hope it may prove so . Other toasts followed , the W . M . taking the . ppo'tunifcy of giving a word of praise to his Officers , all of whom are well ap in the ritual of the Craft . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . Knig hfc