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largely to the impresstveuess of the solemn cortege . Tho Lodge Manukan was opened , and raised to the third degree , after which tho order of procession was formed in tho Lodge . Brother M . Niccol R . W . M . presided , aud Brother Hendry ably officiated as Marshall . The procession , headed by tho band , playing appropriate solemn selections , marched through tho main street of Onehunga aud up the
by-stroet to the late residence of tho deceased . Here the procession opened , and the Officers came to tho front , aud after tho coffin containing the deceased was taken out , tho line of inarch was resumed to St . l ' eter ' s Cemetery , the bank playiug the Dead March in " Saul , " and other appropriate solemn tunes . Tho son and grandchildren of deceased followed tho coffin in the capacity of chief mourners . At
tho entrance to tho cemetery tho procession again opened out , and the coffin was carried up tho centre , where it was mot by the Rev . Mr . Tomlinson , incumbent of St . Peter's . Tho remains were taken into the church , where tho portion of tho burial service of the Church of England appointed to bo read in churches was read by tho rev . gentleman . Upon the removal of tho coffin to the grave tho brethren
formed a cordon round it , while the Rev . Mr . Tomlinson concluded tho ritual , consigning tho body of tho deceased to the earth in tho sure and certain hope of a resurrection . Tho R . W . M . then , in a feeling and impressive manner , gave the solemn and impressive address from tho Masonic ritual , after which tho brethren cast thoir acacia sprigs into the open grave , and gave the grand honours of the
Order . There was an immense concourse of people present during tho ceremony , probably the largest ; that was ever collected on such an occasion in Onehunga . Tho residents wore greatly gratified at tho marked respect paid to their old neighbour . The old pensioners and their wives listened with mingled feelings to the solemn strains of tho Dead March from tho band , tho sounds no doubt bringing
back many strange recollections to their breasts , and while the streets were lined with the young and healthy , tho aged couples looked wistfully on and after the procession from their cottage doors . At tho conclusion of tho burial service , the brethren marched back to the Lodgo room , where the Lodge was duly closed , and tho visiting brethren took their departure for home .
Presentations . —One of tho most interesting and imposing events in connection with Freemasonry which has taken place in Auckland since the starting of the Order iu Now Zealand , was tho presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel , by the United Service Lodge , to Bro . P . M . Burns , oa Wednesday evening , the 29 th May . A feature was thafc the chiefs of the three Prov . Grand Lodges met for
the first time to do honour to a member of recognised worth , and every Lodge in tbe district was fully represented . The Ara and Manukan attended as Lodges , and there was hardly a Lodge in the North Island unrepresented , besides which there were several Southern Lodges which had members present . Amongst those present wero Bros . G . P . Pierce P . G . M . I . C ., G . S . Graham D . G . M . E . G ., F .
Whitaker P . G . M . S . C ., E . T . Wiklman D . D . G . M . E . C , T . Rycroffc W . M . 4211 . C ., G . Redfern P . M . 4211 . C ., W . Sloana P . M . -121 I . O ., A . Brock P . M . 4211 . C ., J . H . Burns P . M . 4211 . C ., Josh . Hycles P . M . 421 I . C ., M . M . Levy W . M . 348 I . C ., Jas . Buchanan P . M . 348 I . C ., J . Trimble P . M . I . C ., H . G . Wade P . M . 689 E . G ., Thos . Cole W . M . 689 E . G ., M . S . Leers P . M . 380 I . C ., P . P . G . J . D . Victoria , Rev . C . M .
Nelson W . M . 1338 B . C ., W . P . Moefc W . M . 1710 E . C , M . Niccol W . M . 586 S . O ., W . C . Walker W . M . 418 S . C ., E . K . Tyler P . M . Prov . G . Sec , Trimble P . M . Ill I . C The Lodges represented included tho Ara , United Service , Rodney , Waitemata , Corinthian , Prince of Wales , Manukan , Taurauganui , Dunedin , Sir Walter Scott , and others . After the regular Lodge bnsiness had been disposed of , Bro .
Pierce R . W . P . G . M . made tho presentation . It was a massive jewel of Past Masters' Order , with a suitable inscription . In makiug the presentation , Bro . Pierce referred in terms of commendation and eulogy to the great pains and ability which he had observed Bro . Burns display . He was a good all-round man , good as a Volunteer officer , good as a public man , and good in the working of tho benefit
orders to which he belonged , but what they had met thafc night tor was , more especially to recognise the good which he had done to Freemasonry hero , and ho attributed the high position which the United Service Lodgo now held to the energy displayed by Bro . Burns . Bro . Burns , in reply , felt deeply the honour conferred on him by the large number of visiting brethren and the Lodge , and hoped
thafc his future condncfc in Freemasonry would merit their approbation . A banquet was then held . It was a really efficient and excellent spread , which reflected credit on Mr . Hood , the caterer , and ou his establishment , and merited tho encomiums which it received . Tho following toasts were proposed and responded to , the chair being occupied by the Master of tho Lodge : —The Queen and Craft , Tho
Three Grand Masters of the English , Irish aud Scottish Constitutions , The Provincial Grand Master I . C , responded to in a neat speech by Bro . Pierce . Tho other Provincial Grand Lodges were also proposed and responded to , after which Bro . Pierce proposed the toast of the evening , The Health of Bro . Burns . This was responded
to in a neat and modest speech by the recipient . Tho health of Bro . Wildman D . D . G . M . E . C . was also drunk , as well as those of tho sister Lodges . Other toasts followed , aud as there was quite an array of excellent singers , and Bro . Wildman accompanied on the piano , a musical treat of no ordinary character was afforded , and a very pleasant evening was passed .
On the 24 th June , a particularly interesting ceremony , consisting of the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel , took place at the regular monthl y meeting of the Lodge St . Andrew , S . O . The meeting was held at the Lodge-room , Masonic Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren , and amongst the visitors were Bros . A . Whitaker li . W
I ' . G . M . S . C ., E . Tyler P . G . S . S . G . P . M . 348 S . C ., Trimble P . M . Ill I . C , Buchanan 1840 E . G ., Burns 421 I . C , R . 0 . Dyer D . G . Pursuivant E . G ., Wade D . G . S . E . G ., and other dignitaries of the Order , After toe tegular business of the Lodge , consisting of initiation , raising & c ,,
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tho proceeding in open Lodgo terminated m tho presentation of a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Walker , who for the last three years has occn . pied the chair of R . W . M . in tho St . Andrew ' s Lodge . The jewel has a gold segment ou top aud bottom , and au intermediate scroll , the whole bearing tho inscription " Lodge St . Andrew , No . 418 , S . C . " Beneath this is tho square and compass wrought in gold , with a
blazing sun in tho middle , and in the centre of tho sun is a beautiful emerald . Tho jewel itself is locket-shaped . The obverse side bears the square , compass , and segment , and on tho inverse side , beautifully and artistically engraved , is tho following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . W . C . Walker P . M ., by the Officers and Brethren of Lodge St . Andrew 418 , S . C , as a token of their appreciation of his ability and
untiring attention , whilo discharging his duties as Right Worshipful Master during the years 1866 , 1867 , and 1868 . Dated , Auckland , New Zealand , 1878 . " Bros . P . M . ' s Tyler aud Burns led Bro . Walker , the recipient , to the chair , which was occupied by the R . W . P . G . M . Bro . Whitaker said on this interesting occasion they were called to do honour to a brother to whom honour was due , and au occasion of this
kind afforded an opportunity of impressing on the other brethren the duty of which they had a bright and good example . As they all knew , it was easier to preach than practise , but when they found one who preached and practised as did Brother Walker , it was fit that he should bo recognised . Bro . Walker was admitted to St . Andrew ' s Lodge in 1871 . He immediately commenced rising , and
after going through the several offices to the satisfaction of the brethren , ho rose to the position of Right Worshipful Master of the Lodgo , and he had now held this position for three years . This was an unusual occurrence , but Bro . Walker had been found so courteous , so conscientious , and so efficient , thafc tho brethren had unanimously chosen him to this honourable position on each occasion . He believed
ho was justified in saying that during the time Brother Walker had been in office , he had never missed attending his Lodgo but once , and that was through illness . Ho was sure few Masons fulfilled their duties so well , aud the handsome presentation did credit to tho Lodgo as well as to the recipient . Addressing Bro . Walker , tho II . W . P . G . M . then said : Bro . Walker , I now at the request of the Lodgo St .
Andrew , present to you this jewel . Parenthetically , 1 am glad to say that it has been manufactured in Auckland . Iu presenting it to you , I feel ifc is worthy of tho occasion , as your conduct has been such as to merit ifc from the Lodge . I know that in future you will work up to the principles you have so far carried out , and I therefore feel pleasure and honour , Bio . Walker , in , at the request of your
Lodge , presenting to you this Past Master s jewel . Bro . Walker , addressing the R . W . P . G . M . and brethren , said , thafc he was unable to express his thanks for the kind manner in which the presentation had been made , and for the presentation itself . He felt that he had only done his duty , and he had done so not to win the favour of the P . G . M . nor yet of the Lodge , but to carry out his obligation . Ha
had erred as others had done , but he had done his best to the utmost ; of his power and ability in the interests of the Craft generally and St . Andrew ' s Lodge iu particular , and he might now lay his hand on his heart and say he had never willingly violated his obligation . He thanked them for the great honour they bad done him , and while he lived in New Zealand , or when , as he intended , he should return to
hia native home , his brightest thought would be his reception thafc night . The event was celebrated by a banquet , to which most of the brethren remained . It was a recherche aud well-served spread , reflecting credit on the catering abilities of Mr . Hood . Bro . VValker occupied ( of right ) the chair , with his Wardens in their proper positions . Tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts were proposed and
honoured , after which Bro . Wade P . M . proposed the " Guest of the Evening . " Bro . Walker responded , and alluded to the flattering terms in which he had that night been spoken of by the Provincial Grand Master and Bro . Wade . He would make it his endeavour to do better in the future than tho past . " Visiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Hewson , and responded to by Bros . P . M . Buchanan
( E . C ) , Trimble ( I . C ) , and Dunwoodie ( S . C ) . Bro . Spencer , on behalf of Lodge St . George , Dargaville ( tho youngest Lodge in the colony ) , also responded . " The Officers of Lodge St . Andrew " was proposed by Bro . Buchanan , and responded to by Bro . T . Whitson D . M . The toasts of Poor and Distressed Masons , and tho Hose and Hostess followed . In the intervals songs were sung , and a convivial evening was passed .
Rodney Lodge , No . 1711 . —The installation of the Officers of the Rodney Lodge , No . 1711 , E . C , for the ensuing year , took place at the Lodge Room , Warkworth Hotel , on Thursday , the 23 rd May . Although the weather was unpropitnous , there was a good attendance . The first business , after the Lodge had been opened in tho first degree by W . M . Bro . Moat , was the proposal of a candidate ,
after which the principal ceremonies wero commenced . Bro . P . M .. Leers , who , twelve months since , acted as Consecrating Officer and Installing Master of the above Lodgo , acted also as Installing Master on this occasion . Bro . W . P . Moat , tho Master elect , was presented to tho Installing Master by Bros . M . W . Munro aud C . Thomson , and duly obligated and installed . The Master having been duly proclaimed
and saluted in the three degrees , tho following brethren were installed iu their various offices by Bro . W . P . Moat : —Bros . M . W . Munro S . W ., C . Thomson J . W ., J . Darrach Treas ., J . S . Darrach Sec , F . Howard S . D ., J . Brebner J . D ., G . Dibble I . G ., and 0 . Griffin Al . C Bro . Leers addressed and charged the Wardens and Brethren on their
several duties . An excellent spread was provided by Bro . Brebner . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to . The toast of "The Host and Hostess" was daly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent by all present at the second installation banquet of the Rodney Lodge .
Masonic Trip to Dargaville . —A correspondent writes : — The paddlo steamer City of Cork left the Queen-street Wharf on 17 th June , with a largo nnmber cf Freemasons on board , to take part in tho Consecration of the St , George Lodge at Dargaville , Northern
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largely to the impresstveuess of the solemn cortege . Tho Lodge Manukan was opened , and raised to the third degree , after which tho order of procession was formed in tho Lodge . Brother M . Niccol R . W . M . presided , aud Brother Hendry ably officiated as Marshall . The procession , headed by tho band , playing appropriate solemn selections , marched through tho main street of Onehunga aud up the
by-stroet to the late residence of tho deceased . Here the procession opened , and the Officers came to tho front , aud after tho coffin containing the deceased was taken out , tho line of inarch was resumed to St . l ' eter ' s Cemetery , the bank playiug the Dead March in " Saul , " and other appropriate solemn tunes . Tho son and grandchildren of deceased followed tho coffin in the capacity of chief mourners . At
tho entrance to tho cemetery tho procession again opened out , and the coffin was carried up tho centre , where it was mot by the Rev . Mr . Tomlinson , incumbent of St . Peter's . Tho remains were taken into the church , where tho portion of tho burial service of the Church of England appointed to bo read in churches was read by tho rev . gentleman . Upon the removal of tho coffin to the grave tho brethren
formed a cordon round it , while the Rev . Mr . Tomlinson concluded tho ritual , consigning tho body of tho deceased to the earth in tho sure and certain hope of a resurrection . Tho R . W . M . then , in a feeling and impressive manner , gave the solemn and impressive address from tho Masonic ritual , after which tho brethren cast thoir acacia sprigs into the open grave , and gave the grand honours of the
Order . There was an immense concourse of people present during tho ceremony , probably the largest ; that was ever collected on such an occasion in Onehunga . Tho residents wore greatly gratified at tho marked respect paid to their old neighbour . The old pensioners and their wives listened with mingled feelings to the solemn strains of tho Dead March from tho band , tho sounds no doubt bringing
back many strange recollections to their breasts , and while the streets were lined with the young and healthy , tho aged couples looked wistfully on and after the procession from their cottage doors . At tho conclusion of tho burial service , the brethren marched back to the Lodgo room , where the Lodge was duly closed , and tho visiting brethren took their departure for home .
Presentations . —One of tho most interesting and imposing events in connection with Freemasonry which has taken place in Auckland since the starting of the Order iu Now Zealand , was tho presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel , by the United Service Lodge , to Bro . P . M . Burns , oa Wednesday evening , the 29 th May . A feature was thafc the chiefs of the three Prov . Grand Lodges met for
the first time to do honour to a member of recognised worth , and every Lodge in tbe district was fully represented . The Ara and Manukan attended as Lodges , and there was hardly a Lodge in the North Island unrepresented , besides which there were several Southern Lodges which had members present . Amongst those present wero Bros . G . P . Pierce P . G . M . I . C ., G . S . Graham D . G . M . E . G ., F .
Whitaker P . G . M . S . C ., E . T . Wiklman D . D . G . M . E . C , T . Rycroffc W . M . 4211 . C ., G . Redfern P . M . 4211 . C ., W . Sloana P . M . -121 I . O ., A . Brock P . M . 4211 . C ., J . H . Burns P . M . 4211 . C ., Josh . Hycles P . M . 421 I . C ., M . M . Levy W . M . 348 I . C ., Jas . Buchanan P . M . 348 I . C ., J . Trimble P . M . I . C ., H . G . Wade P . M . 689 E . G ., Thos . Cole W . M . 689 E . G ., M . S . Leers P . M . 380 I . C ., P . P . G . J . D . Victoria , Rev . C . M .
Nelson W . M . 1338 B . C ., W . P . Moefc W . M . 1710 E . C , M . Niccol W . M . 586 S . O ., W . C . Walker W . M . 418 S . C ., E . K . Tyler P . M . Prov . G . Sec , Trimble P . M . Ill I . C The Lodges represented included tho Ara , United Service , Rodney , Waitemata , Corinthian , Prince of Wales , Manukan , Taurauganui , Dunedin , Sir Walter Scott , and others . After the regular Lodge bnsiness had been disposed of , Bro .
Pierce R . W . P . G . M . made tho presentation . It was a massive jewel of Past Masters' Order , with a suitable inscription . In makiug the presentation , Bro . Pierce referred in terms of commendation and eulogy to the great pains and ability which he had observed Bro . Burns display . He was a good all-round man , good as a Volunteer officer , good as a public man , and good in the working of tho benefit
orders to which he belonged , but what they had met thafc night tor was , more especially to recognise the good which he had done to Freemasonry hero , and ho attributed the high position which the United Service Lodgo now held to the energy displayed by Bro . Burns . Bro . Burns , in reply , felt deeply the honour conferred on him by the large number of visiting brethren and the Lodge , and hoped
thafc his future condncfc in Freemasonry would merit their approbation . A banquet was then held . It was a really efficient and excellent spread , which reflected credit on Mr . Hood , the caterer , and ou his establishment , and merited tho encomiums which it received . Tho following toasts were proposed and responded to , the chair being occupied by the Master of tho Lodge : —The Queen and Craft , Tho
Three Grand Masters of the English , Irish aud Scottish Constitutions , The Provincial Grand Master I . C , responded to in a neat speech by Bro . Pierce . Tho other Provincial Grand Lodges were also proposed and responded to , after which Bro . Pierce proposed the toast of the evening , The Health of Bro . Burns . This was responded
to in a neat and modest speech by the recipient . Tho health of Bro . Wildman D . D . G . M . E . C . was also drunk , as well as those of tho sister Lodges . Other toasts followed , aud as there was quite an array of excellent singers , and Bro . Wildman accompanied on the piano , a musical treat of no ordinary character was afforded , and a very pleasant evening was passed .
On the 24 th June , a particularly interesting ceremony , consisting of the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel , took place at the regular monthl y meeting of the Lodge St . Andrew , S . O . The meeting was held at the Lodge-room , Masonic Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren , and amongst the visitors were Bros . A . Whitaker li . W
I ' . G . M . S . C ., E . Tyler P . G . S . S . G . P . M . 348 S . C ., Trimble P . M . Ill I . C , Buchanan 1840 E . G ., Burns 421 I . C , R . 0 . Dyer D . G . Pursuivant E . G ., Wade D . G . S . E . G ., and other dignitaries of the Order , After toe tegular business of the Lodge , consisting of initiation , raising & c ,,
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tho proceeding in open Lodgo terminated m tho presentation of a P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Walker , who for the last three years has occn . pied the chair of R . W . M . in tho St . Andrew ' s Lodge . The jewel has a gold segment ou top aud bottom , and au intermediate scroll , the whole bearing tho inscription " Lodge St . Andrew , No . 418 , S . C . " Beneath this is tho square and compass wrought in gold , with a
blazing sun in tho middle , and in the centre of tho sun is a beautiful emerald . Tho jewel itself is locket-shaped . The obverse side bears the square , compass , and segment , and on tho inverse side , beautifully and artistically engraved , is tho following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . W . C . Walker P . M ., by the Officers and Brethren of Lodge St . Andrew 418 , S . C , as a token of their appreciation of his ability and
untiring attention , whilo discharging his duties as Right Worshipful Master during the years 1866 , 1867 , and 1868 . Dated , Auckland , New Zealand , 1878 . " Bros . P . M . ' s Tyler aud Burns led Bro . Walker , the recipient , to the chair , which was occupied by the R . W . P . G . M . Bro . Whitaker said on this interesting occasion they were called to do honour to a brother to whom honour was due , and au occasion of this
kind afforded an opportunity of impressing on the other brethren the duty of which they had a bright and good example . As they all knew , it was easier to preach than practise , but when they found one who preached and practised as did Brother Walker , it was fit that he should bo recognised . Bro . Walker was admitted to St . Andrew ' s Lodge in 1871 . He immediately commenced rising , and
after going through the several offices to the satisfaction of the brethren , ho rose to the position of Right Worshipful Master of the Lodgo , and he had now held this position for three years . This was an unusual occurrence , but Bro . Walker had been found so courteous , so conscientious , and so efficient , thafc tho brethren had unanimously chosen him to this honourable position on each occasion . He believed
ho was justified in saying that during the time Brother Walker had been in office , he had never missed attending his Lodgo but once , and that was through illness . Ho was sure few Masons fulfilled their duties so well , aud the handsome presentation did credit to tho Lodgo as well as to the recipient . Addressing Bro . Walker , tho II . W . P . G . M . then said : Bro . Walker , I now at the request of the Lodgo St .
Andrew , present to you this jewel . Parenthetically , 1 am glad to say that it has been manufactured in Auckland . Iu presenting it to you , I feel ifc is worthy of tho occasion , as your conduct has been such as to merit ifc from the Lodge . I know that in future you will work up to the principles you have so far carried out , and I therefore feel pleasure and honour , Bio . Walker , in , at the request of your
Lodge , presenting to you this Past Master s jewel . Bro . Walker , addressing the R . W . P . G . M . and brethren , said , thafc he was unable to express his thanks for the kind manner in which the presentation had been made , and for the presentation itself . He felt that he had only done his duty , and he had done so not to win the favour of the P . G . M . nor yet of the Lodge , but to carry out his obligation . Ha
had erred as others had done , but he had done his best to the utmost ; of his power and ability in the interests of the Craft generally and St . Andrew ' s Lodge iu particular , and he might now lay his hand on his heart and say he had never willingly violated his obligation . He thanked them for the great honour they bad done him , and while he lived in New Zealand , or when , as he intended , he should return to
hia native home , his brightest thought would be his reception thafc night . The event was celebrated by a banquet , to which most of the brethren remained . It was a recherche aud well-served spread , reflecting credit on the catering abilities of Mr . Hood . Bro . VValker occupied ( of right ) the chair , with his Wardens in their proper positions . Tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts were proposed and
honoured , after which Bro . Wade P . M . proposed the " Guest of the Evening . " Bro . Walker responded , and alluded to the flattering terms in which he had that night been spoken of by the Provincial Grand Master and Bro . Wade . He would make it his endeavour to do better in the future than tho past . " Visiting Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Hewson , and responded to by Bros . P . M . Buchanan
( E . C ) , Trimble ( I . C ) , and Dunwoodie ( S . C ) . Bro . Spencer , on behalf of Lodge St . George , Dargaville ( tho youngest Lodge in the colony ) , also responded . " The Officers of Lodge St . Andrew " was proposed by Bro . Buchanan , and responded to by Bro . T . Whitson D . M . The toasts of Poor and Distressed Masons , and tho Hose and Hostess followed . In the intervals songs were sung , and a convivial evening was passed .
Rodney Lodge , No . 1711 . —The installation of the Officers of the Rodney Lodge , No . 1711 , E . C , for the ensuing year , took place at the Lodge Room , Warkworth Hotel , on Thursday , the 23 rd May . Although the weather was unpropitnous , there was a good attendance . The first business , after the Lodge had been opened in tho first degree by W . M . Bro . Moat , was the proposal of a candidate ,
after which the principal ceremonies wero commenced . Bro . P . M .. Leers , who , twelve months since , acted as Consecrating Officer and Installing Master of the above Lodgo , acted also as Installing Master on this occasion . Bro . W . P . Moat , tho Master elect , was presented to tho Installing Master by Bros . M . W . Munro aud C . Thomson , and duly obligated and installed . The Master having been duly proclaimed
and saluted in the three degrees , tho following brethren were installed iu their various offices by Bro . W . P . Moat : —Bros . M . W . Munro S . W ., C . Thomson J . W ., J . Darrach Treas ., J . S . Darrach Sec , F . Howard S . D ., J . Brebner J . D ., G . Dibble I . G ., and 0 . Griffin Al . C Bro . Leers addressed and charged the Wardens and Brethren on their
several duties . An excellent spread was provided by Bro . Brebner . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to . The toast of "The Host and Hostess" was daly honoured , and a very pleasant evening was spent by all present at the second installation banquet of the Rodney Lodge .
Masonic Trip to Dargaville . —A correspondent writes : — The paddlo steamer City of Cork left the Queen-street Wharf on 17 th June , with a largo nnmber cf Freemasons on board , to take part in tho Consecration of the St , George Lodge at Dargaville , Northern