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The Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
•with an admiration for Freemasonry and an ardent lover of the Mark degree . He trusted his lordship would before long be placed in the foremost ranks of the Craft , bnt hoped that he would never forget the Mark Benevolent Fund , which , under his presidency , had that day held its most successful meeting . Lord A . Hill , io reply , said thafc he entertained tho greatest regard for the Mark degree . He
was very pleased that the result of tho Festival had been so far in advance of those that preceded it , and hoped that his efforts , and those of his successors , would lead to increases as great if not greater . Bro . Davison now assumed tho chair , and first proposed the health of the Board of Stewards . He considered , from the way in which they had laboured , they were entitled to a great amount of gratitude . He
coupled with this toast the name of Bro . Baron de Ferriers , whose efforts on behalf of the various Charities of the Order are so well known as to need no further remarks necessary . He considered it must be gratifying to all Mark Masters to hear the result of the day , and to Masons generally the result of the year as far as the Charities were coneerned . He considered that tho plan adopted by the Mark Fund , of
sending the boys who were elected to its benefits to schools near their oirn homes , was deserving the attention of the large institutions . There could be no doubt , he said , that beyond a certain point it was not desirable to associate children in one body , and be therefore thought that what was done by this institution might , perhaps , be advantageously adopted by the other Charities . He hardly thought
a Steward should be apprai 82 d by the amount of his list , as it might be that the brother with a small amount had worked harder than he who in a more favourable district , had secured a larger amount . Bro . Binckes explained tho peculiar nature of the Mark Fund , which he said was for the assistance of sons of Mark Masters , who , from
having a large family or some other reason required aid in providing for the education of their children . Bro . Capt . Hunter called upon the brethren to drink to the health of the Ladies , to which Bro . Rushworth replied . Tho chairman in a few complimentary words thanked Bro . Lott , the Grand Organist , for the music which had been provided under his direction .
Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The summer festival was held at Purfleet , on Thursday , 3 rd inst . The weather was uufa-Tourable in tho extreme , but those who accompanied the excursionists eajoyed themselves fully . Upon arriving at their destination tho company ware invited to go on board the training ship " Cornwall , " which is anchored in the river , and upon which are 246 boys
reclaimed from the streets of London and elsewhere , who having passed through a reformatory are instructed in tho duties of a sailor ' s calling . Tho discipline and general conduct of the lads produced the most favourable impression upon the minds of those present , whilst the singing of the boys at tho service which was held whilst the visitors were present was exceedingly creditable and
gave great satisfaction to all . Had the weather been fine the lads wonld have been put through a short drill . An idea of tho good accomplished by the establishment of such training vessels may be gathered fiom the fact that since the inauguration of the " Cornwall , " 1587 lads have received instruction ou board , and of thoso 96 per cent , have become good citizens , and one who had become the captain of a
merchant vessel always visits his old home when he returns to England . Of the 244 boys discharged during the years 1875-6-7 219 are doing well , 9 are dead , 5 are doubtful , 6 have been convicted , and 5 are unknown . This is highly satisfactory to the supporters of the institution , which is sustained by voluntary contributions . Tho ship is commanded by Capt . Morrell , E . N ., Mr . Chas . Willis being the
schoolmaster . Upon returning ashore the party repaired to the Royal Hotel , Purfleet , where the banquetting table was amply spread with excellent fare . The chair was occupied by Bro . Stock W . M ., who upon the cloth being removed gave the usual loyal toast , which was responded to most heartily , and by singing the National Anthem . "The Grand Master of the Order " was given from the chair , and received with the greatest enthusiasm , Bro . Challoner following with a song . "
' The Ladies " was also given as a toasfc from the chair , to which Bro . Willett replied in a facetious manner . The " Health of the W . M . " was proposed by P . M . Garbutt , to which Bro . Stock suitably responded , observing that the contributions to the various Masonic Charities during the past amounted to a larger sum than in any previous year , £ 17 , 000 having been contributed ; this should be highly satisfactory to the general body . The company then returned to town , having spent as pleasant a time as the weather would allow .
The Brethren of Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , have decided to have a pic-nic to Cawood and Naburn Lock by steamer on Monday afternoon , the 21 st July inst ., leaving the New Walk Ferry at one o ' clock . A short time will be nllowed to visit Cawood Castle , and the grounds of T . H . Preston , isq ., Moreby Hall , in returning , if
convenient and time will perm . The number will be limited , and in order that arrangements ma ; be made for the comfort and convenience of those intending to job the pic-nic early application shonld be made for tickets , —to Bro . J mos Kay Secretary , or Bro . Thos . Humphries Asst . Sec , afc the Qt jen's Hotel , York .
Madame Worrell-Duval , a le , y favourably known to many of our readers , is now fulfilling a high r successful engagement with Bro . Marriott at the Pier , Hasting .- ) . The local paper , in commenting on this talented lady ' s perforata ie , says : — "Madame Worrell followed with ' What the Birds say' ( . oeckel ) , and so musically did she
succeed in interpreting what \\ e feathered songsters say that an encore was exacted . In rcsj mse she gave Theodore Marzial ' s 'Twickenham Ferry , ' and so » chly and effectively , that almost a second encore was asked for . \ Iadame Worrell is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music , a , nd is the holder of the Westmoreland Scholarship . "
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
Provincial Grand Lodge of Ireland . —The quarterly Grand Lodgo meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of New Zealand , I . C , was held on Monday , 5 th May , at the Masonic Hotel , Bro . G . P . Pierce R . W . P . G . M . presided . The other officers present were : Bros . J . Doull P . G . S . W ., W . L . Mitchell P . G . Treasurer , G . Rees P . G . Secretary , W . M . Ball P . G . J . D ., C . Porter Tyler . The other members present were : Bros . C . Goodacre W . M . Lodge United
Service , Holmes J . W . London United Service , E . W . Page W . M . Lodge Ara , Crothers S . W . Lodgo Ara , Holmes J . W . Lodge Ara , S . E . Hughes P . M . Lodgo Ara , J . E . Durance J . D . Lodge Ara , and about 40 visitors . The business was of a routine character . Correspondence was read and various applications wore received . The Ara Lodge was opened for the reception of the Grand Lodge , and afc fche conclusion of the proceedings , closed the Lodge in the usual form .
District Grand Lodge Of England . —The regular communication of the District Grand Lodge of England , E . G ., was held on Wednesday , 7 th May , at the large room of the Insurance Buildings . Bro . Wildraan V . G . D . G . M . presided . There was a good attendance of officers and members , and a large attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bro . A . Whitaker P . G . M . of the Scottish Constitution ,
and a number of other officers , as well as members of the Grand Lodge holding office by virtue of their positions in minor Lodges . Tho business transacted was of a routine character . The most interesting feature was the presentation of an address , handsomely engrossed and illuminated , to Brother Wildman , on his retirement from his high position . The text of tho address is as follows : —
"E . T . Wildman P . D . D . G . M ., V . W . Sir and Brother , —We , the officers of the District Grand Lodge of Freemasons , B . C ., of Auckland , having heard with sincere regret that circumstances have arisen which compel you to leave the district and resign the office of D . D . G . M ., desire to express our unqualified satisfaction with tho courteous and dignified manner in which you have discharged the
onerous duties appertaining to it , from the consecration of this Grand Lodge to the present time , during fche greater portion of which period , owing to the absence of the E . W . D . G . M ., you have virtually ruled the district . Afc the same time , we beg your acceptance of the regalia of your office , as a token of our respect and esteem , . and to assure you that wherever you go you will be accompanied by the hearty
good wishes of this Lodge . "—Bro . Wildman suitably replied . He expressed the sorrow he felfc afc leaving hia Masonic and personal friends in Auckland . He tendered his sincere and heartfelt thanks for the kindness which had been extended to him , not only on this occasion , but on all others . He assured the brethren of his feelings for the welfare of Masonry in New Zealand , and said ho wonld always feel a
keen interest in the district . Bro . Wildman having resigned the office of D . D . G . M ., the W . G . M ., Brother G . S . Graham , sent in his nomination thafc Brother Lodder should succeed . —Brother Wildman installed Bro . Lodder , and Bro . Moafc was installed as successor to tho late Bro . W . H . Kissling as Deputy Graud Registrar . The P . G . M . of the S . C , Brother Whitaker , addressed the brethren . Brother
Trewheela , in tho absence of Brother Hesketh , conducted the musical arrangements . Tho illuminated address was prepared by Mr . J . Slator , and it is really a handsome and artistic work . The body of the address is in "black letter , " red and black . The border is unique and elegant in the style of ornamentation known as tho fifteenth century style , —an English foliage pattern of chaste design .
The capital W , at the opening of the address , is also of the fifteenth century style , copied from the fac simile of a manuscript now in tho British Museum . It is richly ornamented , the letter being in gold on a blue and white ground , with a branch leading off into a rich , elaborate border of crimson lake . In appropriate positions on the address are Masonic emblems of the Grand Lodge—Past Master , Mark Master ,
and Royal Arch , —in all degrees of which Brother Wildman has sustained distinguished positions in this province . The design and execution of the address are throughout very elegant , and a credit alike to Mr . Slator , Bro . Wildman , and the District ; Grand Lodge , by whom it has been presented , aud we have no doubt it will be cherished by the recipient as a memento of his long connection with the Masonic fraternity of New Zealand .
Eodney Lodge , No . 1711 , E . G . —The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Warkworth , on Thursday , 8 th May . Among the visitors were several prominent members of the Craft from Auckland . After the ordinary bnsiness of the Lodge had been finished , Brother Munro S . W ., on behalf of the brethren of theLodge , presented the W . M ., Brother W . P . Moat , D . G . R ., with a very
handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The brethren then proceeded to the large dining-room of the Warkworth Hotel , where a banquet of a most recherche" character had been laid out by Mr . Irwin , the room itself having been beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens by Mrs . Irwin . The W . M . Brother Moat , presided , supported on the right by Bro . Pi ; e W . M ., Loclgo Ara , 348 I . C , and on the left by
Bro . M . M . Irvii ; 33 . After full justice had been done to the good things provided and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been drunk and hen ired , Bro . Munro S . W . and M . E . proposed , " The Health of the V M . " It was owing to his exertions that the Lodge had been estabt bed , and it was solely owing to his zeal and ability
that the Lodg'i - as in so successful operation at the present time . He could not u ; quately express the esteem , love , and affection entertained for Ir . Moat by every member of the Lodge . The W . M . responded . Pre eedings were shortly after brought to a close , aud the brethren ha ened to the Public Hall , to join the friends whom thoy had invitoc to the ball .
The members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , held a very successful i acting on Thursday at the Ladbroke Hall , Netting , hill , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Samuel Parkhouse . The brethren a terwards repaired to Ealing , to the residence of Bro . George Vi n I . P . M ., who entertained his guests in a most bounteous fashio .. i . A fall report shall appear nest week ,
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The Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
•with an admiration for Freemasonry and an ardent lover of the Mark degree . He trusted his lordship would before long be placed in the foremost ranks of the Craft , bnt hoped that he would never forget the Mark Benevolent Fund , which , under his presidency , had that day held its most successful meeting . Lord A . Hill , io reply , said thafc he entertained tho greatest regard for the Mark degree . He
was very pleased that the result of tho Festival had been so far in advance of those that preceded it , and hoped that his efforts , and those of his successors , would lead to increases as great if not greater . Bro . Davison now assumed tho chair , and first proposed the health of the Board of Stewards . He considered , from the way in which they had laboured , they were entitled to a great amount of gratitude . He
coupled with this toast the name of Bro . Baron de Ferriers , whose efforts on behalf of the various Charities of the Order are so well known as to need no further remarks necessary . He considered it must be gratifying to all Mark Masters to hear the result of the day , and to Masons generally the result of the year as far as the Charities were coneerned . He considered that tho plan adopted by the Mark Fund , of
sending the boys who were elected to its benefits to schools near their oirn homes , was deserving the attention of the large institutions . There could be no doubt , he said , that beyond a certain point it was not desirable to associate children in one body , and be therefore thought that what was done by this institution might , perhaps , be advantageously adopted by the other Charities . He hardly thought
a Steward should be apprai 82 d by the amount of his list , as it might be that the brother with a small amount had worked harder than he who in a more favourable district , had secured a larger amount . Bro . Binckes explained tho peculiar nature of the Mark Fund , which he said was for the assistance of sons of Mark Masters , who , from
having a large family or some other reason required aid in providing for the education of their children . Bro . Capt . Hunter called upon the brethren to drink to the health of the Ladies , to which Bro . Rushworth replied . Tho chairman in a few complimentary words thanked Bro . Lott , the Grand Organist , for the music which had been provided under his direction .
Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The summer festival was held at Purfleet , on Thursday , 3 rd inst . The weather was uufa-Tourable in tho extreme , but those who accompanied the excursionists eajoyed themselves fully . Upon arriving at their destination tho company ware invited to go on board the training ship " Cornwall , " which is anchored in the river , and upon which are 246 boys
reclaimed from the streets of London and elsewhere , who having passed through a reformatory are instructed in tho duties of a sailor ' s calling . Tho discipline and general conduct of the lads produced the most favourable impression upon the minds of those present , whilst the singing of the boys at tho service which was held whilst the visitors were present was exceedingly creditable and
gave great satisfaction to all . Had the weather been fine the lads wonld have been put through a short drill . An idea of tho good accomplished by the establishment of such training vessels may be gathered fiom the fact that since the inauguration of the " Cornwall , " 1587 lads have received instruction ou board , and of thoso 96 per cent , have become good citizens , and one who had become the captain of a
merchant vessel always visits his old home when he returns to England . Of the 244 boys discharged during the years 1875-6-7 219 are doing well , 9 are dead , 5 are doubtful , 6 have been convicted , and 5 are unknown . This is highly satisfactory to the supporters of the institution , which is sustained by voluntary contributions . Tho ship is commanded by Capt . Morrell , E . N ., Mr . Chas . Willis being the
schoolmaster . Upon returning ashore the party repaired to the Royal Hotel , Purfleet , where the banquetting table was amply spread with excellent fare . The chair was occupied by Bro . Stock W . M ., who upon the cloth being removed gave the usual loyal toast , which was responded to most heartily , and by singing the National Anthem . "The Grand Master of the Order " was given from the chair , and received with the greatest enthusiasm , Bro . Challoner following with a song . "
' The Ladies " was also given as a toasfc from the chair , to which Bro . Willett replied in a facetious manner . The " Health of the W . M . " was proposed by P . M . Garbutt , to which Bro . Stock suitably responded , observing that the contributions to the various Masonic Charities during the past amounted to a larger sum than in any previous year , £ 17 , 000 having been contributed ; this should be highly satisfactory to the general body . The company then returned to town , having spent as pleasant a time as the weather would allow .
The Brethren of Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , have decided to have a pic-nic to Cawood and Naburn Lock by steamer on Monday afternoon , the 21 st July inst ., leaving the New Walk Ferry at one o ' clock . A short time will be nllowed to visit Cawood Castle , and the grounds of T . H . Preston , isq ., Moreby Hall , in returning , if
convenient and time will perm . The number will be limited , and in order that arrangements ma ; be made for the comfort and convenience of those intending to job the pic-nic early application shonld be made for tickets , —to Bro . J mos Kay Secretary , or Bro . Thos . Humphries Asst . Sec , afc the Qt jen's Hotel , York .
Madame Worrell-Duval , a le , y favourably known to many of our readers , is now fulfilling a high r successful engagement with Bro . Marriott at the Pier , Hasting .- ) . The local paper , in commenting on this talented lady ' s perforata ie , says : — "Madame Worrell followed with ' What the Birds say' ( . oeckel ) , and so musically did she
succeed in interpreting what \\ e feathered songsters say that an encore was exacted . In rcsj mse she gave Theodore Marzial ' s 'Twickenham Ferry , ' and so » chly and effectively , that almost a second encore was asked for . \ Iadame Worrell is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music , a , nd is the holder of the Westmoreland Scholarship . "
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
Provincial Grand Lodge of Ireland . —The quarterly Grand Lodgo meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of New Zealand , I . C , was held on Monday , 5 th May , at the Masonic Hotel , Bro . G . P . Pierce R . W . P . G . M . presided . The other officers present were : Bros . J . Doull P . G . S . W ., W . L . Mitchell P . G . Treasurer , G . Rees P . G . Secretary , W . M . Ball P . G . J . D ., C . Porter Tyler . The other members present were : Bros . C . Goodacre W . M . Lodge United
Service , Holmes J . W . London United Service , E . W . Page W . M . Lodge Ara , Crothers S . W . Lodgo Ara , Holmes J . W . Lodge Ara , S . E . Hughes P . M . Lodgo Ara , J . E . Durance J . D . Lodge Ara , and about 40 visitors . The business was of a routine character . Correspondence was read and various applications wore received . The Ara Lodge was opened for the reception of the Grand Lodge , and afc fche conclusion of the proceedings , closed the Lodge in the usual form .
District Grand Lodge Of England . —The regular communication of the District Grand Lodge of England , E . G ., was held on Wednesday , 7 th May , at the large room of the Insurance Buildings . Bro . Wildraan V . G . D . G . M . presided . There was a good attendance of officers and members , and a large attendance of visitors , amongst whom were Bro . A . Whitaker P . G . M . of the Scottish Constitution ,
and a number of other officers , as well as members of the Grand Lodge holding office by virtue of their positions in minor Lodges . Tho business transacted was of a routine character . The most interesting feature was the presentation of an address , handsomely engrossed and illuminated , to Brother Wildman , on his retirement from his high position . The text of tho address is as follows : —
"E . T . Wildman P . D . D . G . M ., V . W . Sir and Brother , —We , the officers of the District Grand Lodge of Freemasons , B . C ., of Auckland , having heard with sincere regret that circumstances have arisen which compel you to leave the district and resign the office of D . D . G . M ., desire to express our unqualified satisfaction with tho courteous and dignified manner in which you have discharged the
onerous duties appertaining to it , from the consecration of this Grand Lodge to the present time , during fche greater portion of which period , owing to the absence of the E . W . D . G . M ., you have virtually ruled the district . Afc the same time , we beg your acceptance of the regalia of your office , as a token of our respect and esteem , . and to assure you that wherever you go you will be accompanied by the hearty
good wishes of this Lodge . "—Bro . Wildman suitably replied . He expressed the sorrow he felfc afc leaving hia Masonic and personal friends in Auckland . He tendered his sincere and heartfelt thanks for the kindness which had been extended to him , not only on this occasion , but on all others . He assured the brethren of his feelings for the welfare of Masonry in New Zealand , and said ho wonld always feel a
keen interest in the district . Bro . Wildman having resigned the office of D . D . G . M ., the W . G . M ., Brother G . S . Graham , sent in his nomination thafc Brother Lodder should succeed . —Brother Wildman installed Bro . Lodder , and Bro . Moafc was installed as successor to tho late Bro . W . H . Kissling as Deputy Graud Registrar . The P . G . M . of the S . C , Brother Whitaker , addressed the brethren . Brother
Trewheela , in tho absence of Brother Hesketh , conducted the musical arrangements . Tho illuminated address was prepared by Mr . J . Slator , and it is really a handsome and artistic work . The body of the address is in "black letter , " red and black . The border is unique and elegant in the style of ornamentation known as tho fifteenth century style , —an English foliage pattern of chaste design .
The capital W , at the opening of the address , is also of the fifteenth century style , copied from the fac simile of a manuscript now in tho British Museum . It is richly ornamented , the letter being in gold on a blue and white ground , with a branch leading off into a rich , elaborate border of crimson lake . In appropriate positions on the address are Masonic emblems of the Grand Lodge—Past Master , Mark Master ,
and Royal Arch , —in all degrees of which Brother Wildman has sustained distinguished positions in this province . The design and execution of the address are throughout very elegant , and a credit alike to Mr . Slator , Bro . Wildman , and the District ; Grand Lodge , by whom it has been presented , aud we have no doubt it will be cherished by the recipient as a memento of his long connection with the Masonic fraternity of New Zealand .
Eodney Lodge , No . 1711 , E . G . —The annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Warkworth , on Thursday , 8 th May . Among the visitors were several prominent members of the Craft from Auckland . After the ordinary bnsiness of the Lodge had been finished , Brother Munro S . W ., on behalf of the brethren of theLodge , presented the W . M ., Brother W . P . Moat , D . G . R ., with a very
handsome Past Master ' s jewel . The brethren then proceeded to the large dining-room of the Warkworth Hotel , where a banquet of a most recherche" character had been laid out by Mr . Irwin , the room itself having been beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens by Mrs . Irwin . The W . M . Brother Moat , presided , supported on the right by Bro . Pi ; e W . M ., Loclgo Ara , 348 I . C , and on the left by
Bro . M . M . Irvii ; 33 . After full justice had been done to the good things provided and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been drunk and hen ired , Bro . Munro S . W . and M . E . proposed , " The Health of the V M . " It was owing to his exertions that the Lodge had been estabt bed , and it was solely owing to his zeal and ability
that the Lodg'i - as in so successful operation at the present time . He could not u ; quately express the esteem , love , and affection entertained for Ir . Moat by every member of the Lodge . The W . M . responded . Pre eedings were shortly after brought to a close , aud the brethren ha ened to the Public Hall , to join the friends whom thoy had invitoc to the ball .
The members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , held a very successful i acting on Thursday at the Ladbroke Hall , Netting , hill , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Samuel Parkhouse . The brethren a terwards repaired to Ealing , to the residence of Bro . George Vi n I . P . M ., who entertained his guests in a most bounteous fashio .. i . A fall report shall appear nest week ,