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by the Rev . C . Woodward , B . C . L ., P . G . Chaplain for New South Wales , has been published and generally circulated . The First Convocation of representatives to the P . G . Lodge of New South Wales , met at Sydney for the dispatch of business on the 5 th July .
SYDNEY . —In consequence of notice some time previously given by advertisement in the various newspapers of the day , the body of Freemasons in Australia , proceeded to a ceremony to which great importance is attached by the members of the fraternity , and which , representing as it does to a certain extent , the sentiments and opinions of a considerable body of men , may be looked on as an event in the passing history of the community at large .
This ceremony was the installation of Bro . Joseph Longlnnes , J . P ., as Prov . Grand Master of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , in the colony of New South Wales , under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , and also the foundation of a Provincial Grand Lodge , and the appointment of other Grand Officers of such lodge . It is not perhaps surprising , that many , impelled by a veneration for an Order possessing so many claims upon them , should have felt great interest on the occasion of the installation of the Prov .
Grand Master for New South Wales . We understand that the ceremony was solemn and imposing , and occupied about two hours . It was accompanied by solemn music within , assisted outside by martial trumpets . The ceremony concluded by an oration being delivered by the Chaplain .
THE BANQUET . After the imposing ceremonies of the day were over , the brethren of the Craft assembled at a grand banquet given in honour of the occasion at the hostelrie of Bro . Sparks ( the Royal Hotel . ) The guests were marshalled in their proper order by the Stewards—the Prov . Grand Master , supported by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the Chaplain , proceeding first to the grand dining-room , followed by the Grand Officers of the lodge according to their rank . The band of the
11 th Regiment , which was in attendance , contributed much to the effect of the scene . The various costumes and splendid paraphernalia of the Grand Officers had a very pleasing effect . The cloth being removed , the usual loyal and masonic toasts were proposed and responded to very eloquently , and were all drunk with great enthusiasm ; and the conviviality of the evening was kept up until a late hour .
CORNWALL , VAN DIEMAN ' LAND , June . —St . John ' s Day , Lodge No . 366 . The W . M . ( Dr . Ward , ) was duly installed ; after which he delivered a very impressive , classical , and interesting lecture . After the banquet the brethren spent a most delightful evening . WINDSOR , NEW SOUTH WALES . —A great change is about to be effected in the constitution of the Craft in this town ; and a dispensation lied for bthe majority of the members of the Old Windsor Social
app y Lodge , ( No . 260 on the Irish Registry , ) to hold a lodge under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , represented in this colony by Capt . James , as P . G . M . This is a desideratum much to be wished for , as several respectable inhabitants of the town and country intend joining the new Hawkesbury Lodge as soon as it is just , perfect , and regular . —i ' ydney Herald .
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by the Rev . C . Woodward , B . C . L ., P . G . Chaplain for New South Wales , has been published and generally circulated . The First Convocation of representatives to the P . G . Lodge of New South Wales , met at Sydney for the dispatch of business on the 5 th July .
SYDNEY . —In consequence of notice some time previously given by advertisement in the various newspapers of the day , the body of Freemasons in Australia , proceeded to a ceremony to which great importance is attached by the members of the fraternity , and which , representing as it does to a certain extent , the sentiments and opinions of a considerable body of men , may be looked on as an event in the passing history of the community at large .
This ceremony was the installation of Bro . Joseph Longlnnes , J . P ., as Prov . Grand Master of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , in the colony of New South Wales , under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , and also the foundation of a Provincial Grand Lodge , and the appointment of other Grand Officers of such lodge . It is not perhaps surprising , that many , impelled by a veneration for an Order possessing so many claims upon them , should have felt great interest on the occasion of the installation of the Prov .
Grand Master for New South Wales . We understand that the ceremony was solemn and imposing , and occupied about two hours . It was accompanied by solemn music within , assisted outside by martial trumpets . The ceremony concluded by an oration being delivered by the Chaplain .
THE BANQUET . After the imposing ceremonies of the day were over , the brethren of the Craft assembled at a grand banquet given in honour of the occasion at the hostelrie of Bro . Sparks ( the Royal Hotel . ) The guests were marshalled in their proper order by the Stewards—the Prov . Grand Master , supported by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the Chaplain , proceeding first to the grand dining-room , followed by the Grand Officers of the lodge according to their rank . The band of the
11 th Regiment , which was in attendance , contributed much to the effect of the scene . The various costumes and splendid paraphernalia of the Grand Officers had a very pleasing effect . The cloth being removed , the usual loyal and masonic toasts were proposed and responded to very eloquently , and were all drunk with great enthusiasm ; and the conviviality of the evening was kept up until a late hour .
CORNWALL , VAN DIEMAN ' LAND , June . —St . John ' s Day , Lodge No . 366 . The W . M . ( Dr . Ward , ) was duly installed ; after which he delivered a very impressive , classical , and interesting lecture . After the banquet the brethren spent a most delightful evening . WINDSOR , NEW SOUTH WALES . —A great change is about to be effected in the constitution of the Craft in this town ; and a dispensation lied for bthe majority of the members of the Old Windsor Social
app y Lodge , ( No . 260 on the Irish Registry , ) to hold a lodge under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , represented in this colony by Capt . James , as P . G . M . This is a desideratum much to be wished for , as several respectable inhabitants of the town and country intend joining the new Hawkesbury Lodge as soon as it is just , perfect , and regular . —i ' ydney Herald .