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and of being a brotherhood of philanthropy limited only by the bounds of the habitable globe , whioh have commanded the respect and admiration of mankind . Let ns look to it that we fall not too woefully short of so high an ideal , that we , so far as in ns lies , carry on these aims in this work-a-day world , and so find onr greatest delight

in lightening the sorrows of others . Brethren , I cannot sit down without offering the grateful thanks of Grand Lodge to the M . W . the Grand Masters of New South Wales and Victoria and their Grand Officers for their attendance and kind services . It comes to me personally as a token of grnt cnoonragcm ^ nt , and to ns all as a

most valued expression of good < vill . In your name and in mine I thank them . Brethren , I have done . I thank you from tho bottom of my heart for all your generous kindness—kindness as warm as

any I have received in South Australia . I cannot say more . May the Great Architect of tho Univorso havo this Grand Lodge , our sister Grand Lodges , and oaoh and all of these groat colonies for ever in His most holy keeping .

Then followed the appointment of P . G . M . Way as Pro Grand Master , and he having been saluted , at once addressed the Grand Master , introducing to his notice Brother W . H . Gray , an old member of the Craft in South Australia , whose wish it was to mark the commencement of the rule of his Excellency the Governor over Freemasonry in the

colony by making a gift for the benefit of the Craft . It was his purpose to help towards the erection of a home for indigent and decayed Freemasons , and with this aim he offered to the Grand Lodge a piece of land of considerable extent , and also considerable value . Bro . Gray intended that the gift should be of a permanent character .

The land he gave was to be made over to the Craft m perpetuity for the purpose of having built upon it houses for the , reception of poor members of the Craft , their widows , and their children . He had no doubt that it would be interesting to the M . W . G . M . and to the members of the Grand Lodge to know the value of this gift . It consisted of fourteen acres of land adjoining the town of Glenelg .

Bro . Gray was offered not long ago the sum of £ 1500 for this very piece of land , and he ( the Pro Grand Master ) was informed by one of the most practical and sagacious dealers in property in the colony that he would be ready if the land were in the market to give £ 2000 for it . It was the intention some time ago of the Government of South Australia to acquire the land Bro . Gray offered for the purnose of building : a fort upon it—but at some future time

voyagers up the Gulf of St . Vincent , instead of seeing upon this land the formidable instruments of artillery it was orig inally intended to place there , would have the gratification of beholding one of the outposts of Masonic benevolence . He presented to the Grand Master Bro . Gray , in order that he might with his own hands transfer the title deeds conveying : this most masrnificent eiffc to the Order .

Bro . Gray then stepped forward to the dais and handed over the deed . This was contained in a handsomelyilluminated cover adorned with Masonic emblems . The Grand Master said he was sure the Grand Lodge would join with him in extending sincere thanks to Bro . Gray for the munificent gift which it had been in his heart to present to the Order in South Australia for all times . He

accepted the deed offered very heartily , and he presented to Bro . Gray in their name and in his , own cordial thanks for the generous donation . Then came a presentation to the Pro G . Master , which took the form of a Past Grand Master ' s jewel , and which was handed over by Bro . Muecke P . G . M , with appropriate remarks and congratulations on the successful termination of Bro . Way ' s term of office as Grand Master . The e : ift

was acknowledged in grateful terms , and then a vote of thanks was passed to Lord Carrington , for his services as Installing Master , while Bro . Sir W . Clarke , Grand Master of Victoria , took the opportunity of presenting an address to him , in recognition of his services at the inauguration of the Grand Lodge of Victoria . Bro . Sir W . Clarke next

presented an address to Pro G . M . Way , as First Principal of the Supreme Grand Chapter of South Australia , which , in turn , was acknowledged . Grand Lodge was then closed . A banquet was held in the evening , under the presidency of the Grand Master , who was supported by his numerous distinguished guests . Various toasts were honoured , and

a most interesting event in Australian Freemasonry was brought to a successful conclusion .

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Masonic Life. South.

MASONIC LIFE . SOUTH .

The sun is at meridian , his beams Fall gently o'er the grateful , waiting earth j They spread their glory in resplendent Btreams Of light and warmth , celestial in their birth .

'Tis now that labour seeks the verdant shade , And casts aside the implements of toil—The weary scythe , the siokle , axe or spade , Wherewith he robs or decorates the soil .

His stalwart frame , his mnsoles tenBe and firm , Relax their force , and woo reclining rest ; His hnmble meal fills np the midday term , And brings contentment to his brawny breast Thus well refreshed , he rises to his feet ,

And grasps the instruments of work once more J Submits again to ardent solar heat , And exercises till the day is o ' er .

The Junior Warden marks the midday sun , And bids our labour cease , and rest begin ; So that amidst the tasks so well begun , A pause may be , and strength be gained to win

He represents our lives when at the best , When strength of frame and intelleot abound , When , full enjoyment waits on work or rest , And every aim with hope is wreathed aroundi

WEST . The sun sinks low , but from his fading fire Spring out rich hues of glory ; o ' er the skies They spread , and when they finally expire A gentle hush o ' er darkening nature lies .

The worker now has left his scene of toil , And with the sun has sought his earned repose ; No ill performed his appetite may spoil , Or fill his musings ere his eyelids olose .

The Senior Warden in his place appears To mark the sun when sitting in the west He warns that labour to its closing nears , And , fast approaching , comes retiring rest

To us he shows the end of all our days , When life and energy are waning fast ; The tottering steps and silvered hair betrays The lack of strength whioh boldly filled tho past

EAST . But now behold ! The eastern sky is red , And night ' s dark curtain slowly rolls away j The moon out-splendoured with the stars has fled , And , proudly rising , beams the God of Day .

The toiler , fresh and cheerful , seeks again The field of labour , feeling healthful glow j His voice elate , rings out in hearty strain , His pulses quicken as the breezes blow .

The glorious east ! 'Tis there the Master stands , To cheer our rising from the gloom of night—To bid ns lay aside sepulchral bands , And bask in rays of God ' s eternal light .

An emblem he of that bright morn to come , When we shall cast aside the sleep of death , And gladly quitting this our mortal home , Obtain new life from God ' s immortal breath .

WORK . The sturdy manhood of Masonio life , When noble aspirations move the soul , To meet dishonour in nnflinohing strife , Is ' neath the Junior Warden ' s stern control .

REST . And when Masonio age upon ns calls , And we must lay the tools of labour by , The Senior Warden ' s gavel gently falls , To tell us time is o ' er , and we mast die .

REWARD . And then the Master holds his reign of love , Gives his command to separate from earth . We swift obey , and in the halls above Receive the guerdon of eternal birth . —WM . H . ORE , in the Sydney Freemason ,

The members of the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 496 , St . Austell , on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , elected Brother W . H . Lake as W . M . Bro . W . Guy was chosen Troasurer for the 25 th year in succession , and Bro . W . Eeal waa elected Tyler .

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