Peace And Harmony.

and told to mind his own business—which wo take to be another reason why the peace and harmony of the time that is past is not as conspicuous now . It is pitiful to think of tho amount of harm which can bo wrought by a probably well-intentioned bnt certainly overbearing mode

of conducting business . A Master with a little tact about him might easily have placed matters aright ; but the tact was wanting , and a soreness now prevails . People object to being driven into the adoption of this or that course , though they may easily be induced to take it . It is , in fact ,

so simple a matter to act in a conciliatory spirit , and it is certainly more conducive to the interests of all concerned . A man does not sacrifice his own opinions when he bows to the wishes of the majority , neither does he lose his self respect . These he still retains , and may congratulate

himself further with the knowledge that he enjoys , in the most marked degree , tho respect of thoso with whom he differs . On the other hand , a man who can and does thwart the wishes of the majority will speedily find he is on the way to lose what , if any , respect they may havo

felt for him . It is a mere truism , yet we cannot too strongly urge upon people , that there is a right and a wrong way of doing things . Those who adopt the former , do their utmost to promote the peace and harmony which aro essential to the interests of a Lodge . Those who adopt the latter , do their utmost to destroy them .

Northern Lights.—No. Iv.

NORTHERN LIGHTS . —No . IV .

A GOOD LIGHT . MANY years ago—we scarcely care to own how many so rapidly does time overtake us—we remember teasing an old and valued friend , who , by the way , was an intimate contemporary of " Old Crucifix " ( as that good and true Mason Avas almost universally called ) , by repeatedly

asking him to disclose the secret of Freemasonry ; his invariable reply was , " Charity , my boy , charity . " We have now lived long enough to realise the truth of these words , and frankly acknoAvlecigo that Charity and Freemasonry are synonymous terms , indeed , it would be useless

for us to strive to support a fact that is daily becoming more apparent to the Avorld at large . Charity , then , of the best and purest , is to be found amongst us . The support given to our Benevolent Institutions by tho Craft in general is something for us to bo proud of ; add to this

the sums subscribed to the funds attached to our private Lodges for philauthropical purposes , and we arc ablo to boast of an aggregate that no other society can approach .

Still , so Avell are the tenets of active charity inculcated by our Masonic teachings , that far beyond our own circle the influence is felt . There is scarcely a movement for the amelioration of our fellows but some member of the Craft

acts as a guiding spirit in directing attention to its claims . It is not generally known amongst the thousands who contribute towards the medical charities of the North that the movement Avhich has done so much to alleviate the sufferings of so many owes its origin to a brother of the mystic

tie , a gentleman Avho , from his social position , has had much to do Avith the management of local public institutions , at a timo , too , Avhen NeAvcastle was not what it is now , and when the demands for assistance for the Avorking and poorer classes were greater to an alarming degree

than the supply ; it was then our good brother saAV the need to supplement the usual income from voluntary contributions hy a supreme effort made in a neAV direction . He happily hit on a plan , so tangible and so simple in action , that it has been copied throughout the length and breadth

of tho land , even in the great Metropolis itself . Yet it is one thing to hit on a good idea , but how often may it not be spoilt in the carrying out . However , our brother is not simply a thinker or dreamer of good things , but an active

energetic man of business , possessed of vast administrative genius ; he threw himself heart and soul into the work he had undertaken , and the movement he inaugurated became a solid success , and an institution in the district .

Need it be recorded that our brother is held in very great esteem in the Craft , and that he holds a deservedly high position in the Province , of which he is Grand Kcgistrar . He is also P . M . of No . 685 , the Silk Stocking Lodge , and one of the Principals of St . Peter ' s Chapter , No . 481 . In Mark Masonry he has indeed made his mark

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and at present holds tho office of Provincial G . S . W ., and a wonderfully prosperous year tho Northumberland and Berwick Lodge of M . M . M . had Avhile he presided over it . As a member of one of tho largest firms of accountants in tho North , he has well sustained the traditional keenness

of north countrymen for business ; as Town Councillor , his constituents knoAV they havo in him a man to be depended on , a man Avho looks after their and the general interest . The only marvel is , how does our worthy brother find time to carry ont the great scheme of benevolence he so ardently devotes himself to . Of a verity , he is a bright example and "A Good Light . "

District Grand Lodge Of British Burmah.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH BURMAH .

A SPECIAL Communication of this Grand Lodge was field on Friday , tho 17 th Angust , at Freemasons' Hall , Rangoon , for the purpose of installing Wor . Bro . Henry Krauss as District Grand Master . Thero were present Wor . Bros . 0 . J . BroAvn P . D . D . G . M . as D . G . M ., H . Krauss D . D . G . M ., A . M . Buchanan P . D . G . S . W . as D . G . S . W ., Major E . J . L . Twynam D . G . J . W ., J . Dawson P . D . G . S . W ., B . Samuel D . G . Treas ., W . H . Porter D . G . Sec , E . G . Man D . G . S . D .,

W . A . Nicol D . G . Snpfc . of Works , J . F . Bricldon D . G . Purs . ; Bros . W . II . Wootton D . G . Organist , A . Fedevicoand E . Lewis D . G . Stewards , J . II . Clarkson D . G . Tyler . Representatives of Lodges : —Philnnthrophy , No . 542 ; Star of Burmah , No . Gil ; Victoria in Burmah , No . 832 ; Greenlaw , No . 1095 ; Rangoon , No . 1268 ; and the following Visitors Wor . Bro . C . F . Egerton Allon W . M . No . 109 , and D . G . D . of

0 . D . G . L . of Bengal , Bros . W . L shnr Treasurer , J . W . Murdoch , C . Preston and Robt . Mutter of No . 614 , R . Wallnutt and W . Jackson of No . 12 G 8 . District Grand Lodge having been opened in form , and the summons convening the meeting read , tho acting D . G . M . addressed the brethren on the business to be transacted . He much regretted

that Bro . Col . Duncan had considered it necessary to resign his high office as their D . G . M ., but was gratified to find that his retirement had given tho Masons of British Burmah an opportunity of showing how highly they appreciated tho merits of tho brother Avho was to bo installed as their Master that evening . Ho was sure that Bro . Krauss would rule the brethren of the district Avith judgment ,

and that the support he would give to Masonry in general Avould warrant the confidence reposed in him . The District Grand Secretary having read the Patent from tho M . W . Grand Master appointing Bro . Krauss D . G . M ., tho latter brother Avas formally presented for installation , which ceremony was proceeded Avith in due form . After the salutations of tho brethren , tho now D . G . M . addressed tho brethren as follows : —

' Tho first duty I have to perform this evening is to express my thanks to tho Installing Master , Wor . Bro . C . J . Brown , for tho able manner in Avhich ho has performed tho ceremony of installation , and to yon , Worshipful Sirs and Brethren , for your presence here this evening . In taking np the Hiram of this Province , in succession to such justly esteemed and Avorthy Brethren as Rignt Wor . Bros .

Greenlaw and Duncan , I feel that I am undertaking a difficult task , as well as a heavy responsibility ; and I can only assure you that I -will to the utmost of my ability fulfil my duties to tho Craft in general , and this District Grand Lodge in particular . It relieves me of much of tho anxiety I might otherwise have felt in performing these duties to know , from my experience Avhilst ruling the Craft for

tho past two years , during the absence of R . W . Bro . Duncan , our late esteemed District Grand Master , that I may confidently expect the cordial and loyal support of the Brethren of this District , and tho Officers of this District Grand Lodge , and , in the words of tho Installing Master , I trust that I may always bo found to temper justice Avith mercy in tho decision of any question that may como

before me . The only appointment I havo to make on this occasion is to fill the place rendered vacant by my promotion to tho Eastern Chair , and it is with much satisfaction that I now appoint Wor . Bro . Joseph Dawson to the office of Deputy District Grand Master , an appointment which ho has well earned by his untiring assiduity in every good work in Freemasonry in this District , and his faithful

discharge of tho duties of every office he has held both in the District Grand Lodge , the private Lodges , and our Masonio Charities and Committees . The remaining offices in the District Grand Lodge will continue to be held by those brethren who wero appointed to them on the 27 th December last . Iu conclusion , Brethren , I have to express my gratification at the very high honour which has been conferred upon me by H . R . H . the M . W . the Grand Master . I Avould

wish to record my thanks to tho Freemasons of British Burmah , whose recommendations , coupled with that of our late R . W . District Grand Master , has been tho means of bringing my name before H . R . H . for tho appointment . I trust that I shall bo found worthy of the confidence which has been reposed in me , and that I shall not bo found wanting at any call of my Masonic duty . " At the conclusion of these remarks , the District Grand Lodge was closed in due form .

HOIIOWAT ' S PILLS . —This cooling medicine has the happiest effect when tho blood is overheated , and a tendency to Inflammatory action is set up in tho system . One Pill taken shortly before dinner does away with the indigestion , fullness , and flatulency indicative of a weak stomach or disordered liver . A few Pills taken at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; thoy not only relievo the bowels , but regulate every organ connected with them ; overcome all acrid humours , and encourage a free supply of all the secretions essential to our well-being . HoIIoway ' s Pills thoroughly cleanse and perfectly regulate tho circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort in hot climates and high temperatures , which is most desirable for the preservation of health .