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taken to that end . " The snbject of a Masonio Union had been a long time nnder discussion , and it was felt that the time had arrived when the Masons of South Australia were competent to manage their own affairs . It had been stated that steps would be taken to form a Grand Lodge in Sonth Australia to follow up the Victorian movement , and as it was within the power of any three Lodges to form such a

Lodge it had been deemed wise to call the Craft together to consider the position . Brother Addison enumerated the advantages of the proposed union . These wonld be self-government , freedom from taxation , the absence of distinction as to Constitutions among Masons of South Anstralia , and the appointment of their own ruler . The objections which conld be made to the resolution would como with

equal force in ten or even fifty years' time . Brother Hugh Fraser seconded the resolution , and spoke warmly on the advantage of the union in the appointment of their own rulers . Bro . W . Barlow moved , as an amendment— " That after the word ' formed' in the resolution there should be inserted the words ' with the consent of the Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . ' "

They were bound by loyalty and courtesy to consult the Grand Lodges in the matter before taking a decided action . If they carried the resolution they would place brethren who went home in a false position . Bro . John Lee seconded the amendment , believing tbat the Grand Lodges would grant the request . Brother Seabrook replied to the amendment with two facts—the G-nnd Lodge of Scotland had

intimated that they would not give such an application their consent , but if a Grand Lodge was formed in South Anstralia it wonld have their full sympathy . That was three years ago . Brother Downer when he went home received a similar answer . Brother Saint pointed out that if tbe amendment was carried there was no one authorised or competent to correspond with the Grand Lodges at

home , and certainly the Grand Lodges here dare not do it . Bros . Skefcbaway , Knight , Hocken , Solomon , and Wigg supported the proposition , and after hearing Brother Addison in reply , his proposition was eventually carried by 107 votes as against 20 for the amendment . Bro . Williams moved— " That those brethren now present

undertake to use their best efforts to carry out the first resolution , and hereby form themselves into a Masonio union for that purpose , with power to add to their number . " Bro . Lee seconded , and the proposition was carried . An Executive Committee of fifteen was appointed , five each from the English , the Irish , and the Scotch Constitutions , to carry ont the

objects , with power to add to their number . Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman and Bro . Addison , and the proceedings ended . The following is a list of the Masonic bodies meeting in South Australia , as compiled from the latest edition of the South Australian Directory : —

ENGLISH CONSTITUTIONDistrict Grand Lodge meets on the first Wednesday in January , April , July , and October , at 7 p . m . CRAFT LODGES—423 Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide 505 Harmony , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide

583 United Tradesmen's , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide 584 Fidelity , Institute , Gawler 585 Kooringa , Burra Institute , Kooringa 598 Unity , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide 649 Truth , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide

842 MacDonnell , Institute , Glenelg 875 Clare , Institute , Clare 917 Union , White Lion Hotel , Kadina 1172 Prince of Wales , Institute , Mount Barker 1207 Mount Gambier , Mount Gambier Hotel

1240 St . John , Masonio Hall , Strathalbyh 1252 Duke of Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Moonta 1759 Areas , Institute , Laura

1819 Governor Jervois , Howe ' s Assembly Rooms , Port Pirie 1876 Flinders ' , Flinders' Hotel , Port Augusta 1921 Victoria , Institute , James-town 1934 Concord , Institute , Terowie ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER—583 South Australian , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide

SCOTCH CONSTITUTIONDistrict Grand Lodge meets on the Wednesday on or before full moon , in the months of February , May , August and November , at the Ship Inn , North Parade , Port Adelaide CRAFT

LODGES—3 * 1 St . John , Masonic HaU , Port Adelaide 555 St , Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Adelaide 612 St . Vincent , Port Wakefield 629 St . James , Saddleworth IRISH

CONSTITUTIONProvincial Grand Lodge meets in March , June , September and December , at the Alfred Masonio Hall , Waymouth , St . Adelaide . Ciurr LODGES—363 Duke of Leinster , Alfred Masonic Hall , Adelaide 406 PerseveranceMacDonnell InnSalisbury

, , 408 East Torrens Lodge of Faith , Alfred Masonic Hall , Adelaide 410 Light , Institute , Kapunda 412 Corinthian , Goolwa Hotel , Goolwa 415 Penola , Prince of Wales Hotel , Penola 416 St . John , Town Hall , Auburn 455 Mostyn , Alfred Masonio Hall , Adelaide

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457 Kincraig , Naracoorte 461 Warooroo , Riverton INSTRUCTIONAlfred , Alfred Masonio Hall , Adelaide

MARK — 363 Leinster , Alfred Masonio Hall , Adelaide ROTAII ARCH—363 Leinster , Alfred Masonic Hall , Adelaide

Consecration Of The New Masonic Temple At Guernsey.

CONSECRATION OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT GUERNSEY .

THE Freemasons , members of the three Lodges in Guernsey , " Mariners " 168 . " Loyalty " 243 , and " Fidelia " J 809 , having decided about two yoars ago to obtain a suitable building for their meetings , appointed a Committee from each Lodge to carry out this object . The members nominated were Pros . T . Pengelley , A . C . Quick , and R . M . Smythson for " Mariners , " F . J . Weysom , . T . H .

Parsons , and P . Lo Page , " Loyalty , " and J . S . Sneath , T . M . Bichard , and T .-Le Rav , " Fidejis . " These brethren formed a Board , with Bros . Sneath President , Bichard Vice-President , Pengelley Treasurer , and Le Page Secretary . Theso brethren made diligent search , and at length fixed on a site in Le Marohant-street , a portion of the freehold estate of the Le Marchant family , and this property was in all

respects considered very eligible . A plan of the proposed structure was prepared by Mr . Thomas Le Pagp , of the Bonet , and being approved by the Board and the members generally , tenders were invited for the construction of the building , and several were sett in , that of Mr . Gervase F . Peek being accepted . While clearing away the old premises an important discovery was made : in an upper

room over what was a blacksmith ' s shop , some old decorations on the walls plainly pointed out that it bad been used for -Masonic purposes ; and further inquiry revealed the fact that aboufc a century ago a Masonio Lodge was held here . The ground having been cleared , the corner atone was laid with befitting ceremony by Bro . Sneath , President of the Board , on

the 3 rd March 1882 . The work progressed rapidly , fche contract having to be completed in nine months , but as according to the original design the front elevation was to be of stucco , many brethren were of opinion tbat as Guernsey' was the island of granite , such an important building ns a Masonic temple should have at least a granite front . Negotiations were entered into with Bro . John

Hamley , of St . Sampson's , who generously undertook to give the granite , and carry out the architect's design , the Board paying for the labour . This entailed an immense amount of labour , the carving of tbe pilasters and other ornamental portions in such hard material being along and tedious work . Ultimately , however , the whole was completed , under the supervision of Bro . Thomas Le Page to the

satisfaction of the Board of management . Tbe building contains a spacious entrance hall , with offices on either side , lavatories , & c , and at tbe back the banquetting-room , which is forty feet long , twenty-fonr feet wide , aud twelve feet high , with accommodation for at least one hundred brethren . On the first floor thero are Committee and Dressing Rooms , and the Lodge room proper ;

this is a noble apartment , 40 feet long , 24 feet wide , with a covered ceiling 18 feet high . It is lighted by a sunlight in the centre , and its proportions are admirably adapted for the working of the Lodges . The furniture of this room is of a very elaborate character , and has been furnished by Messrs , Lovell and Cox , of Trinity Square . It is of solid English oak , the Officers , chairs and

benches , which are of massive design , being covered in deep blue Utrecht velvet , bordered with brass nails . The chairs and pedestals are beautifully carved , the supports being in the various orders of architecture , ornamented with Masonio emblems . The floor is covered with linoleum , and the sacred pavement is of Brussels carpet , woven in a single piece , with a

deep Masonic border , forming a most artistic specimen of carpet work . The walls are at present only tinted ( which was kindly done by Bro . J . Helraan ) , bufc will ultimately be decorated , as well as the ceiling , in appropriate style . An admirable system of ventilation has , been introduced , which on the day of consecration answered remai-kably well . An adjoining building , also the property of fche

Lodge , will shortly be restored as a hall . keeper's residence , and for other purposes of the Temple . Having been so far completed , the building was handed over to the Board , who at once took measures for its Consecration . At three o ' clock in the afternoon of the 6 th inst . the brethren assembled at the New Temple , in full regalia , amongst those present being Bros . Dr . Le Cronier D . P . G . M . Jersey ,

W . H . Gulliford P . M . Covent Garden , F . J . Price Brunswick 159 , Thomas J . Ainsley W . M . Yarborough 244 , Thomas Baudains W . M . St . Atibins 958 , Charles Naylor P . P . D . C . Jersey , J . G . Hamilton J . D . 1003 Jersey , 0 . Donaldson P . M . Yarborough 244 , F . G . Newman S . W . Prince of Wales Jersey , W . Rousby Yarborough 244 , G . 0 . God fray 509 Jersey , H . M . Bartlett W . M . 1003 Jersey , B .

Collenette , M . D ., P . M . and P . P . G . Secretary Doyle ' s 84 , the Officers and brethren of Mariners , Loyalty , and Fidelis Lodges , with some other visiting brethren of Doyle's Lodge , and Sfc . Ann ' s , Alderney , in all numbering 110 . Bro . T . Pengelley , W . M . Mariners Lodge , 168 , proceeded to open the Lodge in dne form , the Oflicers being Bros . J . S . Sneath P . M . Fidelis 1809 I . P . M ., J . W . Lindsay W . M .

Loyalty 243 S . W ., T . M . Bichard W . M . Fidelis 1809 and P . P . G . Supt . W . Jersey J . W ., W . Helman P . M . Loyalty 243 S . D ., J . H . Parsons P . M . Loyalty 243 J . D ., A . C . Quick P . M . Mariners 168 I . G ., W . H . Courtenay P . M . Mariners 168 Steward , R . M . Smythson P . M . Loyalty 243 Sec , and Barnes Loyalty 243 Organist . The dispensation having been read , the Consecrating Offioer and assistants , with