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lent working of the Lodgo so ably presided oyer by W . Bro . Darashab . The Brethren , after receiving the " Tyler ' 3 Toast , " parted in peace aud harmony , with a vivid conviction of the uudoubted talents of tho R . W . Master and the ability of his officers .

The Freemasons do not seem to havo suffered much from the f til . minations of tho " Old Man of the Vatican , " or from the feebler ciirses showered on them by the smaller fry of the Romish hierarchy in imitation of tho doings of Pio Nono . Neither tho adjurations of the Pope himself , nor the wordy exordiums of his followers in Calcutta , seem to have reached tho ears of the " Fraternity " in Raugoon ,

if so they appear to be considered as not possessing tho slightest claim either to respect or regard . A crowded meeting of the members of the Ciaft took place on Friday , 28 th July , in the buildiug known as " Freemasons' Hall , " a somewhat sombre looking erection , near tho railway . This meeting was called by the jovial Master of Lodge Star , not to consider tho desirability of closing tho said

Lodge , in obedience to the howl from Rome , but to do houour to ono who had done all he could , and that well aud successfully , to keep tho Lodge from sinking under a press of difficulties which it is unnecessary here to detail . The brethren met at about 6 o ' clock , and after some delay tho mysteries of opening the Lodge were proceeded with , which we were not permitted to behold , bnt , about seven , these said

proceedings being concluded , the " brethren" came forth , the breast of our worthy and well known townsman , Bro . Douglas De Wet , garmshed with a " jewel" of the most exquisite taste and workmanship , to present which , together with an address ou parchment , bound with " blue " riband , appears to have been the main object of tho meeting . The next part of the evening ' s programme , understood alike by

Masons and non-Masons , was a splendid banquet , to which about fifty sat down , and to which it is almost superfluous to say ample justice was done . Several non-Masons were present , among whom wo noticed the Rev , Welbore McCarthy , Captain Arnot , and Mr . Darlington , while , with only one or two exceptions , every leadiug Mason in Rangoon was present . The usual Loyal toastB and

speeches were made . Mr . or Brother De Wet received a spleudid ovation when he rose to respond to the toast of his own health , proposed by the Master of the Lodge , who was chairman . The speeches were good , but wo will not detail them , as we are very decidedly of opinion that any ono who particularly wishes to know what Masons find to talk about should go and join them . He will

thus know far more than we can tell him , suffice it to say , that they were what post-prandial speeches always should be , terse and to the point . We wish the Lodge , with its belougings , every success , and venture to hope that tho example set by Lodge " Star of Barmah " will be faithfully copied by the Sister Lodges of Rangoon , and that we shall at no very distant date find our feet again under " Masonic mahogany . "—Rangoon Times .

Consecration Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

CONSECRATION OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .

A NUMBER of the brethren assembled o 1 Saturday , the 4 th inst . at Lfjdbroke Hall , Notting Hill . Tho V . W . Bro . John Hervey G . S . was the Consecrating Officer delegated by the M . W . tho Grand Master to perform the ceremony . Bros . J . Smith P . H . P . and John Boyd P . G . P . and Grand Steward occupied the Wardens' chairs . The W . M . was assisted by Bros . Jas . Terry P . G . D . C . Horts . Rev . A . F . A .

Woodford P . G . Chaplain , Rev . P . M . Hol'len G . C . Middle ex , and Stephens P . M . 1365 and 1189 . Ou the brethren being conducted to the Lodge- ' oom , under the able direction of Bro . Terry , the Consecrating Officer opened the Lodge , and addressed those present , his remarks tieimr listened to with great , attention . The liev . Bro .

Woodford P . G . C . delivered abeaut-ful oiation on tho Nature and Principles of the Institution , when the Rev . P . M . Holden , G . C . Middlesex , offered the consecrating prayers . A board of Installed Masters was theii formed , and Bro . J . Murlis , W . M . designate , was installed into tho chair , in tho presence of 27 W . M . 's and P . M . ' s , by Bro . Hervey ,

in a faultle s manner . On the readmission of the brethren , the W . M invested his officers . Bros . G . Penn S . W ., S . H . Parkhouse J . W ., W . H . Stephens P . M 1365 Treasurer , Kev . C . D . Reade Chaplain , J . Pushman Secretary , W Gordon ( M . P . for Chelsea ) S . D ., F . Clench J . D ., Landor I . G ., S

Smout D . C ., S . Smont jun . A . D . C ., F . Delevanto Organist , and T . Scholfiold Tyler . Bro . Murlis addressed appropriate remarks to each officer he appointed . The W . M . propesed , and Bro . Penn S . W . seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes , and honorary membership bo accorded to Bro . John Hervey G . S ., for the able and efficient manner

he had perfo' med the eeremonh s of consecration ami instal at ion . ' 1 his « . «•?•« . i .-rie'i unanimous ! y . Votes of 1 , hanks mm honorar y member . > iiij < were unanimously s . i . eii to Bros . , 1 . Smith , Joi > u iioyi , Liev . A . P . A . Woodford , and the Rev . P . M . Hoi en , for their serv ces . Alter the-f brethren had severally responded , the W . M . read the following lottor : —

'' DEAR SIR , —Lord Carnarvon regrets very much that your letter of tho 30 th of October should have remained so long unanswered , and he wishes me to add an expression of his regret at being unable to be present at the Consecration of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , which his engagements render quite impossible . Uix Lordship wishes me , however , to say , that he readily consents to his coat of arms being used for the new Lodge .

" ( Signed ) A . A . PEARSON . " "To Bro . Murlis . " Nnmero'is propositions for joining aud initiation were handed in . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very

Consecration Of The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

recherche' banquet and dessert , iu tho splendid new hall , which was divided from the Lodge-room by crimson curtains . Great credit is duo to tho worthy host , Mr . Linscott , for his admirable arrange nents , and tho courtesy of the D . C . aud Stewards . Grace having been sai I , tho W . M ., who very genially presided , proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . In giviug that of " The Pro Grand Master , tho Earl

of Carnarvon , " ho hoped , on a future occasion , they might havo tho honour of his Lordship ' s prosouce . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . Bro . Woodford , in eloquent and appropriate terms , responded for the Deputy Grind Master and the rest of tho Grand Officers . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of " Bro . John Harvey G . S ., tho

Consecrating Officer , " to whom he paid a deserved compliment for tho manner ho had performed those duties ; he hoped to see him frequently amongst them , it was indeed an honour > to have had tho eminent services of Bro . Hervey , and he would ask tho brethren to drink "Health and long lite to him " with all the enthusiasm tho toast so well merited .

Bro . John Elervoy , who , ou rising , was received with loud cheers , said , Ho thanked thum for tho high compliment they had paid him . He was pleased to know tho ceremony of Consecration had gone off well . As it had done so , he had nothing more to desire . He must , however , oxpress to the W . M . his thauks for the complimeut paid him , and the kind reception he had met with . He wished tho Lodge

every success , and he hoped when he visited them ho would see as goodly a congregation as were assembled that evening . Bro . W . Stephens , acting as I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of tho "W . M . " All who knew him respected him ; his own acquaintance had lasted 25 years ; he was sure they would drink tho toast heartily , and also " Prosperity to tho New Lodgo . "

Tho W . M . thanked the brethren for their response to tho toast . His being elected the W . M . of tho Now Lodgo had caused him some serious thoughts , and to ensaro its prosperity ho would carefully inquire into the character of every candidato proposed . If any should be found unworthy to enter our Order , they would not ba accepted . He thanked Bro . W . Stephens for his kind expressions ; that brother

had initiated him . During his year of office , indeed , as long as ho was connected with them , he would do all they required of him . Tho W . M . then proposed a special toast . He coupled with it the name of a distinguished Mason , Bro . F , Moore , Deputy Grand Master for the Argentine Republic . This brother , in responding , said ho fully appreciated aud highly

valued what he had seen , but he did not think he could do anything equal to what had been dono that day iu the working of Bro . John Hervey . He begged to thank the W . M . for his hospitality . If any brother present should visit the Argentina Republic , he would bo sure to have a hearty reception , Bro . Savage responded for tho Visitors , he thanked the W . M . for the pleasure they had felt in

witnessing the excellent manner in which every detail had been carried out , the beautiful and solemn words uttered by the Rev . brethren would never be effaced from their memory . Bro . Locock Webb P . G . D . followed , it was a great pleasure to him to respond to tho toast , and to be at the Consecration . Many present were old and valued friends ; to-day they had founded a bond of uniou ; ho

hoped it would long continue , without distinction of religion or politics ( cheers ) ; he heartily jo . nod iu the hope that the W . M . might bo spared lor many years to do all that minlit b-- required of him ; he was sure he would give them satisfaction . The W . M . then proposed the Masonic Charities , they had a brother present who was cohneoted with ono of their Ins itutious ; a brother who had

conducted the arduous duties of the day satisfactorily to all present ; ho then dwelt on the merits of the Institution , and the dudes so ably performed by Bro . Terry . Those duties entailed on him a vast amount of labour , but to him it was a I .. hour of love . A . l are grateful to him for his services . He ( the W . M . ) would act as a Steward at the next Festival , and ho would try and get £ 300 ou his list , he

might tell them ho hud already over £ 70 promised him . ( Cheers . ) Bro . James Terry , in a very eloquent speech , returned th inks He referred to the excellent manner in which the other Institutions were conducted . Bto . H . M . Levy P . M . informed tlio W . M . that the excellent speech of Bro . Terry had made such an impression on him that , although he had served the office of Steward , he would do so

agaiu ; also that Bros . J . J . Michael , P . M . 1507 , and T . Kingston , W . M . 862 , would serve . The toast , of the Wardens was responded to , and Bros . Gordon , M . P . for Chelsea , aud Kleucli , responded for the Officers . The Tyler ' s toast concluded ono of the ino . it agreeable and harmonious gatherings in Freemasonry . Bros . Delovaute Organist , Pushman Secretary , Thoma 3 Musgrave , aud Perry sang some

excellout songs . The Visitors wero : —Bros . J . Hervey G . S ., Gordon M . P . Chelsea ' oll , E . P . Albert AG . P ., F . Moore D . D . G . M . Argentine Republic , J . Boyd P . G . P ., ¦) . Smitti P . G . P ., Kev . P . M . H . i . deii P . G . P . Middlesex , T . Brown 1611 , Dr . Locock Webb P . G . U ., G . A . W . l . ums 511 , Hayes 14-31 ) , W . C . Gieu P . G . S . li ) S , J . J . Michael P . M . IM / , Thompson P . M . 831 , J . Coutts P . G . P ., Uanibleton V . iW , Davis lo 7 ,

W . H . Lee P . M . 1524 , W . J . Russell P . M . 511 , J . ijioeernaun P . M . itOilllli Vl . l ' ii . i-r , ; l , bqtlllCS 7 ^" , iiiM 7 ? : ' , E . \ V . i . lniii | ii .-, uii u ' i , bi . Carpenter P . M . il'Jii , J . D . Woodstock I \ M . 7411 , W . Morrui l ' .. u . Vut , Craig 1120 , C . B . Payne P . M . 27 , T . Kingston W . M . 862 , G . T . Chorcr 115 , Snvayc P . M . 1425 , F . Delevanto 1310 , Webb 831 , P . Kiiko P . M . Ill , F . Fisher , W . Stephens P . M . 1365 , il . M . Levy P . M . 188 , S . Pardoe P . M . 511 , & c .

Answers To Correspondents.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS .

All Letters and communications mu . it be addressed to the Editor of Tut FKEK . MASON ' C ' . ' . OMCLE , 67 Barbican , London , E . C . We cannot undertake to return rejected corinwinications . 1545 .--The Treaty yon refer to is , we believe , no longer in force ( SCOTVS . —W O shall always be pleased tc hear from you ,