The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .

rjIHE members met for the transaction of the business of their 1 Lodge on Thursday , tlie 10 th inst ., at the Ladbroke Hull , Netting Hill . The W . M . l > vo . Samuel Parkhonso presided , mid he was supported by Bros . E . M . Lander and Samuel Smout his Wardens , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , Georgo Penn P . M . Treasurer , and a large attendance of members and visitors . Lodge was formally

opened , and the minutes woro read and confirmed . A heavy agenda was presented , and the- W . M . lost no timo in advancing his Lodgo to the third degree . The first ceremonial business wns the raising of Bros . Robson , Cowland , andRusdalo . There was a fourth candidate for tho third—Bro . Smith—but ho was not able to attend cm this occasion . So soon as those brethren had taken their seats ,

the candidates for passing were introduced for examination . Four brethren were ready to sustain their claim for preferment to the second degree , Bros . Burgess , Foskett , Htiish and Taylor , and the W . M . worked tho degree much to their satisfaction . The ballot was now brought into requisition for Mr . John French , proposed by Urn . S . II . Pnrkhouso W . M ., seconded by Bro . W . II . Bnckland ; for

Mr . Edward Frederick Tanner , proposed by Bro . W . J . Murlis P . M . Sec , seconded by Bro . G . Penn P . M . Treasurer ; and for Mr . AVilliam Hill AVadham , proposed by Bro . S . H . Purkhouso AV-M ., seconded by Bro . S . Smout J . AV ., as candidates for initiation ; while the following desired to enter tho Lodgo ns joining members : —Bro . William Richard Hattou ( Lodge 358 ) , proposed by Bro . G . Penn P . M . Treas .,

seconded by Bro . S . JT . Parkhonso AV . M . ; and Bro . Joseph D . Adkins ( J . W . of Lodge 9 D 0 ) 733 , 1637 , proposed by Bro . J . Battle B . C ., seconded by Bro . E . M . Lander S . AV . The result in each case was satisfactory , and tho two brethren were welcomed as members of the Lodge , white the four gentlemen wero introduced and initiated , tho WM . performing his work in tin ' s degree ,

aa m the two others , most impressively . Tho notice of motion to raise the fees for initiation and joining , which stood in tho name of the Junior AVardcn , was ( hen brought on , and , after consideration , received tho sanction of the Lodge , which shortly afterwards was closed . Tho I . P . M . Bro . George Penn had invited the brethren to a Summer Banquet , at his residence , CasLiebar ,

Ealing , and iiad made arrangements that saloon carriages should be provided for their conveyance . Accordingly , Bro . Murlis , who for tho nonce acted as " whip , " collected his forces , and the journey was most pleasantly made . On reaching Bro . Penn's residence , wo found a large accession made to tho party , aud every arrangement provided for the entertainment . A substantial marquee had

been erected , and tables were spread with an abundance of delicacies that presented a most tempting appearance after the somewhat heavy work of the day . Bro . Parkhouse presided , and lie was supported on his left by Bro . Penn , whilo Bros . Lander and Smout respectively Jilled the chairs west and south . Amongst the Visitors wo recognised Bros . E . G . Man D . G . S . W . Rawpove , Burmah ,

H . L . Gill P . M . 11 ) 6 , 11 . Manchester 120 , AV . Grist S . D . U , Sf ) , S . Dyer 780 , E . Hopwnod P . M . 1 ) 1-6 , E . Arrowsmith J . D . 733 , Rajah Rampr . l Singh ( Prince of Ramporo ) , G . H . Sfcnvrou P . M . 71 ) 5 , Isaacs P . M . St . John's , J . Deacon 1382 , G . N . Watts P . M . If ) I , 0 . C . Harding S . D . Gooeh J 23 S , AV . AVcavcr I . G . Gooch l ^ iS , Win . Routcher P . M . 55 i ! , T . Jones 72 , J . Rutter I 5 S 5 , Goodcrhum 177 ,

T . Fisher 783 , Morgan Sec . 211 , H . Tucker Treas . 1612 , H . Stephens 73 , E . J . Acworth 1612 , R . AV . Atlee 780 , G . H . Parsons 7 S 0 , T . Brown P . M . 780 , A . Beasley P . M . 1612 , & c . Tho post-prandial proceedings wtro of an exceptionall y interesting character . Bro . Parkhonso , in offering his remarks , comes well to the point , and commands the attention of his audience . In speaking of the Pro Grand

Master , with whom this Lodgo was so closely allied in name , ho could but refer with satisfaction to the brilliant gathering Lord Carnarvon had taken part in at Chelmsford , —the installation of Lord Teuterden as Prov . G . Master of Essex . It was a matter for congratulation when we find a nobleman with tho enormous demands on his time which Lord Carnarvon undoubtedly has devoting almost an entire clay to

tho duties of Freemasonry . Bro . Penn in proposing the health of the W . U ., descanted on the many qualities of Bro . Parkhonso ; these all fully recognised , and no better evidence could be offered than that presented by tho success that was attending tho Lodge . After a graceful reply from Bro . Parkhouse , the Initiates wero honoured , and thoso brethren acknowledged the compliment . For the toast

of tho Visitors , ablo replies were made by several of those present . Prince Rajah Ranipal Sing made a most effective aud _ telling speech . Our foreign brother commenced his remarks by expressing a hope that his limited knowledge of the English language would not be a bar to his making himself intelligible to his English auditors . This was but tiio second occasion he had

had an opportunity of addressing his Masonic brethren , but he could assure them he felt it a great happiness his being permitted to join the Order . He spoke eloquently of the evil effects of a too hard and fast faying down of the principles of caste , which were , he thought , somewhat ; too rigidly enforced by men of his own race . He justly appreciated the spirit of freedom and equality engendered by the

practice of-Freemasonry . He fait , so soon as he catered the precincts of au English Lodgo , thafc he was perfectly at home . The present Lodge meeting was but the second fie had attended , but ho assured tho brethren he had an ardent desire to visit more . A well known Persian proverb says , yen may take a handful of com to test the bulk ; this he felt he had done , and he now desired to make better acquaintance with the parcel . Our distinguished visitor closed his discourse

by thanking the brethren Cor the attention they had paid to his somewhat incomplete remarks . i ! ros . Beasley , Isaacs , Brown , and others briefly addressed tho brethren , and the health of the Past Masters was next offered for acceptance . Special mention , of course , was made to the generous hospitality of tho I . P . M ., Bro . George Penn , who in acknowledgment expressed tho great pleasure it gave him to sec so many esteemed guests . He trusted that in future / ears he might espericuce n repetition of tho pleasure he felt at seeing so

The Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

many kind friends at Casflebar . The charitable proclivities of the members of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge wero referred to during tho evening by several of those present , and splendid headway was made with the list of Bro . Parkhonso , who will represent tho Lodgo at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution which will tako place in February next . The Lodge has voted fifty guineas , and , iu

addition , promises to the extent of eighty guineas wero made at this meeting . Several other toasts were given , and during tho evening some capital songs were sung , and musical selections played . Bro . P . M . Hofttcti contributed two very effective- recitations . Afc a late hour the brethren returned to town iu tho saloon carriages provided expressly for them .

On Saturday , Bro . Penn extended his hospitality to tho sons and daughters of those ho had entertained tho previous Thursday , and numerous were the young folks who accepted his kind invite . A very pleasant afternoon and evening was spent , but tho continued downpour of rain cast a damper on tho proceedings which it required tho

most strenuous efforts of tho host aud his coadjutors to dispel . Dinner was provided iu tho marquee , the tables being thero very artistically set out , and presenting a most inviting appearance . 'The heartiness of tho reception could but ensure a thorough enjoyment of tho repast . After a brief interval , which , but for tho " beauties " of

our present summer would have afforded an opportunity for a ramble round the grounds of our worthy brother , tho gncsts again assembled in the marquee , where dancing and singing were continued without interruption until tho time for dedarturc brought tho proceedings to a close . Bro . Murlis throughout this part of the dav ' s festivities

acted offieienUy as Master of Ceremonies , a not very light task wo are convinced when indoor amusements have to bo provided for a largo party who , hoping against hope , had prepared for outdoor festivities . Tho whole of the guests scorned to thoroughly enjoy themselves , and it certainly was not the fault of Bro .

or Mrs . Penn , or any members of their family , if they did nofc . AVe had an apportunity of inspecting , with Bro . Murlis , a very curious flagon ; wo were unable to obtain an exact idea of its antiquity , but doubt not the vessel in question is of great age . The style is

unique , and in most respects novel . AVe feel assured this relic must bo treasured by the family in which , doubtless , it has passed from father to son as an heirloom for unknown ages , and wo hope on some future occasion to havo further opportunity of enjoying with our entertainers a draught from its enticing neck .

Help To Bear Thy Brother's Burden.

HELP TO BEAR THY BROTHER'S BURDEN .

"And now rcmaineth these three—Faith , Hope , nnd Charity , but tho greatest of these is Charity . "

" IfF . r . r to bear thy Brother ' s burden , " and Christ's behests fulfil , He sent not mini to live alone—alone , the ground to till , Nor yefc alone to gather in , the fruit His Mercy gives , 'Tis " Union" alone that ' s blest—through " Unity" man lives .

"Help to bear thy Brother ' s burden , " and lighten thus thine own . A fault confessed is half atoned , —tho burden lighter grown , Aud why ? Because the heart ' s wild qucsb , of sympathetic aid , Has met with that for which it sought , —on others strength is stayed .

"Help to boar thy Brother ' s burden , " bo ' s weary , sad and lone , The world has clogged his path with thorns , for " bread" has "ivou a " stone , "His heart is faint with hope deferred , his garments soiled and rent , He ' s lost if none will give him aid—his strength is well nigh spent .

"Help to bear thy Brother ' s burden , " his joys havo ( ledaway , Fell death has robbed his happy home , 'tis night with him , not day ; Be with him iu his sore distress , —the words of comfort pour , Point up to that blest Land above , whore ' s Life for evermore .

" Help to bear thy Brother ' s burden , " he ' s wounded in the strife ;—His homo is stripped of earthly goods—the savings of a life , Of anxious worldly struggles , borne , his family to keep From killing care—have closed in nought;—and canst thou sco hint weep ?

"Help to bear thy Brother's burden , " his feet have gene astray — He ' s wandered from tho Shepherd ' s fold—he ' s groping far away , Do thou thy Maxtor ' s work , and sock , to bring him back again , Where suffering is , thy Master ' s then ; aud thou shouldst be the same .

"Help to bear thy Brother's burden , " to him a ' •neighbour " be , Thou'Ifc live , in loving , past all time , —e ' en to Eternity . In doing thus a neighbour ' s part—God helps both him and thee , His Blessing on thec ' s tn-ice conferred , —from sin He sets thee free .

"Jfelp to bear thy Brother ' s burden . " Onr Lord bore all for thee , E ' en shelterless became thafc thou , iu His own Home might be . Forget not then thy Brethren ' s need , —God ' s children hero who

roam—Turn not from tlwse , lest God should thee , turn from His heavenly Homo . AY . WIWISIO . V , P . M ., P . Z ., & c .