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    Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX. Page 1 of 1
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .

The annual meeting of the Province of Middlesex was held at the Belmont Masonic Wall TTvl'jrl / 'Icrp nn l \ Tnnrloir flip onlb nlf linrlpr

I J the auspices of the Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 , the members of which met earlier in the day for the transaction of their own lodge

The Provincial Grand Officers having been duly marshalled in procession , entered the lodge room , when the chair was taken by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Francis Burrlpth anrl flip Wnrrlpns' prunr **! hv Bros . V .

Davison , Prov . S . G . W ., and J . M . Stedwell , Prov . J . G . W . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened , the Rev . D . Shaboe , Prov . G . Chaplain acting as D . P . G . M ., and the other G . C , Rev . ? r do rVpcnimw nffprinn * nn nravpr . The

— ' — - —— — C &—J' < J L ± S Prov . Grand Secretary then read the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Isleworth , on the 7 th May last , and they were unanimously confirmed . * Tl . fl alaohnn r \ l Pi-rttr fXi * nnrT TrpaciirPT * T- » ninnr

m .. m ,,. v . vnw .. m . - ~ . . ~ " . m . Q the next business , Bro . Shaboe , Prov . G . C , nominated , and Bro . F . Walters , W . M . 1309 , seconded for re-election Bro . H . G . Buss , the nrncpnf Trpaciiirpr nnrl bp w . i <; rP .-elpp . terf

acj — cordingly . The R . AV . Provincial Grand Master , then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . James Glaisher , F . R . S ., P . M . 382 , Prov . RCW 0 \ jrVY

.. . Bro . Joseph Taylor , ( P . M . 18 ) 1238 , J . G . W . Bro . Rev . David Shaboe , ( P . M . ) 1293 , G . C Bro . Rev . F . Champion de Crespigny , 708 , G . C Bro . Antonio J . Codner , ( P . M . 25 ) , 382 , G . R . Bro . R . Wentworth Little , ( P . M . 975 ) , W . M . 1293 , G . Secretary . Bro . Thomas Cubitt , ( P . M . 157 ) , 1194 , S . G . D . Pm fZpnrcrn Kpnninrr AV . M . 70- > V I . W . I 2 Q-J . & W 0 ?? j

A ^ . W . ^ . mv . m --... — -- ^ .- --, .... --7 ^ 7 J . G . D . Bro . William H . Coulton , W . M . 3 S 2 , G . S . of Works . Rf / i Alftwl AvPrir ff . MV rroi fTD . C

Bro . William Smeed , P . M . 946 , A . G . D . C . Bro . Thomas R . Mc'Illwham , P . M . 94 6 , G . S . B . Bro . James Weaver , ( P . M . 862 ) , 1293 , G . O . Bro . John G . Marsh , ( P . M . 28 ) , 1194 , G . P . Bro . Lieut . A . Bampton Donnithornc , I . G . 1293 , A n P

Bro . ' John Gilbert , G . Tyler . The following brethren were appointed Provincial Grand Stewards : —Bros . Odell , 1194 ; Freeman , 1238 * Major Palmer , 1293 ; Sillifant , iinn •"Rnrrplt * . non : Mnss . I * 52 f ) . 7

-j ~*> •—~-- —> -o ~ J > ** m * — The Rev . Bro . Shaboe , Prov . G . Chaplain , acting D . P . G . M ., then rose and said that he considered the P . G . Lodge had a duty to perform before it was closed , and that duty he would place before them in as few words as possible . 1 > ittoc nrnl-inVilir Vnrnvn tn memt- nrpspnt * th . nr thp

Masonic services of their Provincial Secretary , Bro . Little , were about to be recognised in a substantial manner —( hear , hear)—and although the Province of Middlesex was but young , and not over rich at present , it must not be unrepre-... j •..: .... ' .. I . * i . _ a T . ' .. l- ' —* :

t 3 l » I . J . kl . U ... » . UUU \ . V . ilW' » "IVH ... m * -..... m . m .... monial Fund . " ( Cheers . ) After some eulogistic remarks respecting the P . G . S ., Bro . Shaboe said he would not mention the amount , which he hoped would be named by the P G . M . himself , * * U ** fr •••Aillrl w-imrA tltftf rt CII it'll-ilsi t ? i 1 fv-i 1-n- » \ rr \ ifmA

to the testimonial in question . Bro . the Rev . F . C de Crespigny , hacl great pleasure in seconding the proposition , upon which the Prov . G . Master intimated his entire concurrence in the proposed vote , but preferred fit if + V IA oi-w /^ imf cV-irMiln Y \ r- inniMtofi Kt *** ' ilir » 1 ? t >\ r

mover . Bro . Shaboe then proposed the sum of ten guineas , which , being seconded by several brethren , was put to the vote and carried unanimrviclv

The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren departed from the hall to tlie Chequers Hotel , where the banquet was served . Bro . Coulton , I . P . M . 3 82 , and his excellent Wine Steward , ; xerted themselves most creditably to promote the comfortof the brethren .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

After the removal of the cloth , the P . G . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were warmly received , and the majority of the brethren returned to town by the 9 . 15 train . Among the brethren present were : the P . G . M . and P . G . Officers , already enumerated ; Bros . T .

A . Adams , P . G . Purst . Eng . ; A . B . Day , M . D ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . Coombes , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; R . Gurney , W . M . 788 ; H . Briggs , P . M . 865 ; T . Nash , P . M . 865 ; F . AValters , P . M . 1309 ; W . Piatt , P . M . 946 ; J . Bowron , P . M . 933 ; W . H . Green , S . W . 1310 ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . 933

Major E . H . Finney , 1293 ; J . Boyd , P . M . 145 * T . W . Sedgwick , P . M . 180 ; C . Horsley , P . M . 33 ; J . P . Woodley , J . D . 1326 ; T . G . Browning , 753 ; Capt . J . B . Payne , I . G . 7 ) J . Weedon , 382 ; J . Reed , P . M . 857 ; besides Bro . Jaquin , W . M ., the Wardens , P . M . ' s , and about forty brethren ofthe Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 .

It should be mentioned that after the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the work of the Royal Union Lodge was resumed for the installation of the W . M ., when Bro . Coulton , the outgoing Master , installed his successor , Bro . J aquin , in excellent style , and was rewarded by the congratulations of the most numerous Board of Installed Masters we have ever witnessed out of the metropolis , and but rarely even in London , very nearly 40 P . M . ' s being present at the ceremony .

Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts, U.S.A.

GRAND LODGE of MASSACHUSETTS , U . S . A .

At the quarterly meeting of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , U . S . A ., held at Boston on the Sth of March , the M . W . Grand Master , William Sewall Gardner , made the following

announcement : — " I have the honour to inform Grand Lodge that the Right Hon . the Earl De Grey and Ripon , M . W . Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted

Masons of England , has been sent by his sovereign on a mission of peace to the United States of America , that he has arrived in this country , and is now at Washington in the performance of his high duties .

"From 1733 to 1777 , a period of torty-four years , the Craft in Massachusetts owed fealty and allegiance to the Grand Master of England . The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is closely allied in the past with the Grand Lodge of England . From 1733 to this time , none of the distinguished predecessors of the present Grand

Master have visited this country while in office , except the Duke of Sussex , who , in 1826 , travelled in the Canadas . The opportunity is now presented of exhibiting our Masonic esteem and regard of our mother Grand Lodge , by courtesies shown to the Illustrious Chief of the English Craft , now among us in the interests of

peace . "THE FREEMASON , published atLondon under the special sanction of the Grand Master , noting his departure for America , said * . — " ' It cannot be doubted that thc true-hearted

Freemasons of the States will readily come forward to greet the Grand Master of England with genuine enthusiasm upon his auspicious visit to their shores , and the influence of such

an event will be felt in the land long after our most worshipful brother ' s return to England ; an influence for good , a remembrance which will cement , let us trust fox ever , the union of two free and mighty nations . '

"I recommend that a Committee be appointed , authorised to extend on behalf of our Grand

Lodge such courtesies and attentions to the M . W . Grand Master of England , as may be consistent with the dignity and ancient renown of the oldest Grand Lodge upon the Continent of America . " Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master , the following Committee was appointed

and invested with full powers in the premises : — Charles Levi Woodbury , Rt . W . Deputy Grand Master ; Winslow Lewis , Rt . W . Past Grand Master ; John T . Heard , Rt . W . Past Grand Master ; Charles R . Train , Rt . W . Past Deputv Grand Master * Marshal P . Wilder , Rt . W . Past Deputy Grand Master ; Gerius D . Nickerson , Rt . AV . Past Deputy Grand Master : William

Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Sutton , Rt . W . Past Grand AVarden ; Samuel C . Lawrence , Rt . AV . Past Grand Warden * Charles W . Moore , Rt . AV . Corresponding Grand Secretary .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW CONCLAVE _ AT COLABA , BOMBAY . ! •A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , No . 1 , Grant-buildings , Colaba , on the 23 rd January , 1871 , for the purpose of consecrating the St . Peter ' s Conclave , No . 32 , and investing the office-bearers . Present : Illus . Sir Kts . J . Percy

Leith , Intendant-General of the Order in India ; tbe Honourable J . Gibbs , P . M ., P . S . ; E . Tyrrell Leith . M . P . S . ; Captain B . H . Mathew , P . M ., P . S . ; Captain H . Morland , M . P . S . ; Colonel L . AV . Penn , M . P . S .-elect of Bombay Conclave ; Sir Kts . M . Balfour , Viceroy of ditto ; T . Crawford ,

J . Thomas , Alfred Swift , J . W . Seager . Members af St . Peter's Conclave : Sir Kts . G . L . F . Connell , Viceroy * J . H . Irvine , Senior General ; J . Baird , Junior General ; F . Burdett , Herald ; G . Bease , Recorder ; W . Abraham , Treasurer ; J . W . Butler .

The conclave was opened in due form , and the Intendant-General and Senate entered in procession . The petition for the new conclave and dispensation having been read , the Intendant General proceeded with the consecration ceremony , and after the sprinkling of corn ,

wine , and oil , accompanied with the usual invocations , the Intendant-General delivered an impressive charge and declared St . Peter ' s Conclave open for business . In consequence of the unavoidable absence

of Em . Sir Kt . G . S . Judge , M . P . S ., Em . Sir Kt . E . Tyrrell Leith kindly officiated in that office . The following candidates were reported eligible for installation : —Bros . M . B . Cohen , T . Keighley , A . Molkenteller , J . Anderson , J . C Houghland , W . J . Addis , and P . Belleli .

Bros . Cohen and Houghland being present , were admitted , received , constituted , and installed as Knig hts of the Order . It was proposed and carried by acclamation . * — " That the thanks of this conclave be tendered to Illus . Sir Kt . Percy Leith , Intendant General ,

and the members of the Council of the Senate , for their very great kindness and trouble in attending to consecrate this conclave . " It was proposed and carried unanimously : — " That Illus . Sir Kts . J . Percy Leith , the Hon .

J . Gibbs , E . Tyrrell Leith , B . H . Mathew , and H . Morland be elected honorary members ; for which honour the distinguished Sir Knights severally returned thanks . There being no further business before the conclave , it was closed in solemn form .

Union Of The Masonic Clergy.

UNION OF THE MASONIC CLERGY .

BY BRO . THE REV . J . KINGSTON , R . N ., Chaplain of thc Royal Naval Barracks , Sheerness , Pa Provincial Grand Chaplain for Dorset , & c , & c . It is proposed that an organisation should be formed by thc Masonic clergy , having for its objects : —

1 . Thc spiritual and moral welfare of the members of the Masonic Order . 2 . Their intellectual advancement . ' 3 . The effort to produce kindly feeling between thc different schools of theology in thc church . 4 . Mutual aid .

On thc first object proposed , it may be remarked that in its attainment there need not be the slightest interference with the rights of conscience . Lectures on literary and scientific subjects , as well as on Masonic history , antiquities , ritualism , & . C . ; the founding of a Masonic University , & c

might be suggested as thc ' means whereby the second proposal might be carried out . The Masonic clergy must , of course , enlist thc co-operation of the Masonic laity on this point , otherwise success will be impossible . The endeavour to produce " peace on earth " is one ofthe chief aims of our holy religion , and of her

hand-maid—Freemasonry ; and will therefore , it is hoped , have thc hearty approval of all . Thc advantages of mutual aid are too obvious to require any remark . There are innumerable ways in which the associated Masonic clergy might" bear one another ' s burdens . " Suggestions and offers of help and adhesion are earnestly requested .

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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .

The annual meeting of the Province of Middlesex was held at the Belmont Masonic Wall TTvl'jrl / 'Icrp nn l \ Tnnrloir flip onlb nlf linrlpr

I J the auspices of the Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 , the members of which met earlier in the day for the transaction of their own lodge

The Provincial Grand Officers having been duly marshalled in procession , entered the lodge room , when the chair was taken by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Francis Burrlpth anrl flip Wnrrlpns' prunr **! hv Bros . V .

Davison , Prov . S . G . W ., and J . M . Stedwell , Prov . J . G . W . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then opened , the Rev . D . Shaboe , Prov . G . Chaplain acting as D . P . G . M ., and the other G . C , Rev . ? r do rVpcnimw nffprinn * nn nravpr . The

— ' — - —— — C &—J' < J L ± S Prov . Grand Secretary then read the minutes of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Isleworth , on the 7 th May last , and they were unanimously confirmed . * Tl . fl alaohnn r \ l Pi-rttr fXi * nnrT TrpaciirPT * T- » ninnr

m .. m ,,. v . vnw .. m . - ~ . . ~ " . m . Q the next business , Bro . Shaboe , Prov . G . C , nominated , and Bro . F . Walters , W . M . 1309 , seconded for re-election Bro . H . G . Buss , the nrncpnf Trpaciiirpr nnrl bp w . i <; rP .-elpp . terf

acj — cordingly . The R . AV . Provincial Grand Master , then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . James Glaisher , F . R . S ., P . M . 382 , Prov . RCW 0 \ jrVY

.. . Bro . Joseph Taylor , ( P . M . 18 ) 1238 , J . G . W . Bro . Rev . David Shaboe , ( P . M . ) 1293 , G . C Bro . Rev . F . Champion de Crespigny , 708 , G . C Bro . Antonio J . Codner , ( P . M . 25 ) , 382 , G . R . Bro . R . Wentworth Little , ( P . M . 975 ) , W . M . 1293 , G . Secretary . Bro . Thomas Cubitt , ( P . M . 157 ) , 1194 , S . G . D . Pm fZpnrcrn Kpnninrr AV . M . 70- > V I . W . I 2 Q-J . & W 0 ?? j

A ^ . W . ^ . mv . m --... — -- ^ .- --, .... --7 ^ 7 J . G . D . Bro . William H . Coulton , W . M . 3 S 2 , G . S . of Works . Rf / i Alftwl AvPrir ff . MV rroi fTD . C

Bro . William Smeed , P . M . 946 , A . G . D . C . Bro . Thomas R . Mc'Illwham , P . M . 94 6 , G . S . B . Bro . James Weaver , ( P . M . 862 ) , 1293 , G . O . Bro . John G . Marsh , ( P . M . 28 ) , 1194 , G . P . Bro . Lieut . A . Bampton Donnithornc , I . G . 1293 , A n P

Bro . ' John Gilbert , G . Tyler . The following brethren were appointed Provincial Grand Stewards : —Bros . Odell , 1194 ; Freeman , 1238 * Major Palmer , 1293 ; Sillifant , iinn •"Rnrrplt * . non : Mnss . I * 52 f ) . 7

-j ~*> •—~-- —> -o ~ J > ** m * — The Rev . Bro . Shaboe , Prov . G . Chaplain , acting D . P . G . M ., then rose and said that he considered the P . G . Lodge had a duty to perform before it was closed , and that duty he would place before them in as few words as possible . 1 > ittoc nrnl-inVilir Vnrnvn tn memt- nrpspnt * th . nr thp

Masonic services of their Provincial Secretary , Bro . Little , were about to be recognised in a substantial manner —( hear , hear)—and although the Province of Middlesex was but young , and not over rich at present , it must not be unrepre-... j •..: .... ' .. I . * i . _ a T . ' .. l- ' —* :

t 3 l » I . J . kl . U ... » . UUU \ . V . ilW' » "IVH ... m * -..... m . m .... monial Fund . " ( Cheers . ) After some eulogistic remarks respecting the P . G . S ., Bro . Shaboe said he would not mention the amount , which he hoped would be named by the P G . M . himself , * * U ** fr •••Aillrl w-imrA tltftf rt CII it'll-ilsi t ? i 1 fv-i 1-n- » \ rr \ ifmA

to the testimonial in question . Bro . the Rev . F . C de Crespigny , hacl great pleasure in seconding the proposition , upon which the Prov . G . Master intimated his entire concurrence in the proposed vote , but preferred fit if + V IA oi-w /^ imf cV-irMiln Y \ r- inniMtofi Kt *** ' ilir » 1 ? t >\ r

mover . Bro . Shaboe then proposed the sum of ten guineas , which , being seconded by several brethren , was put to the vote and carried unanimrviclv

The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren departed from the hall to tlie Chequers Hotel , where the banquet was served . Bro . Coulton , I . P . M . 3 82 , and his excellent Wine Steward , ; xerted themselves most creditably to promote the comfortof the brethren .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

After the removal of the cloth , the P . G . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were warmly received , and the majority of the brethren returned to town by the 9 . 15 train . Among the brethren present were : the P . G . M . and P . G . Officers , already enumerated ; Bros . T .

A . Adams , P . G . Purst . Eng . ; A . B . Day , M . D ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . Coombes , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; R . Gurney , W . M . 788 ; H . Briggs , P . M . 865 ; T . Nash , P . M . 865 ; F . AValters , P . M . 1309 ; W . Piatt , P . M . 946 ; J . Bowron , P . M . 933 ; W . H . Green , S . W . 1310 ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . 933

Major E . H . Finney , 1293 ; J . Boyd , P . M . 145 * T . W . Sedgwick , P . M . 180 ; C . Horsley , P . M . 33 ; J . P . Woodley , J . D . 1326 ; T . G . Browning , 753 ; Capt . J . B . Payne , I . G . 7 ) J . Weedon , 382 ; J . Reed , P . M . 857 ; besides Bro . Jaquin , W . M ., the Wardens , P . M . ' s , and about forty brethren ofthe Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 .

It should be mentioned that after the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the work of the Royal Union Lodge was resumed for the installation of the W . M ., when Bro . Coulton , the outgoing Master , installed his successor , Bro . J aquin , in excellent style , and was rewarded by the congratulations of the most numerous Board of Installed Masters we have ever witnessed out of the metropolis , and but rarely even in London , very nearly 40 P . M . ' s being present at the ceremony .

Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts, U.S.A.

GRAND LODGE of MASSACHUSETTS , U . S . A .

At the quarterly meeting of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , U . S . A ., held at Boston on the Sth of March , the M . W . Grand Master , William Sewall Gardner , made the following

announcement : — " I have the honour to inform Grand Lodge that the Right Hon . the Earl De Grey and Ripon , M . W . Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted

Masons of England , has been sent by his sovereign on a mission of peace to the United States of America , that he has arrived in this country , and is now at Washington in the performance of his high duties .

"From 1733 to 1777 , a period of torty-four years , the Craft in Massachusetts owed fealty and allegiance to the Grand Master of England . The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is closely allied in the past with the Grand Lodge of England . From 1733 to this time , none of the distinguished predecessors of the present Grand

Master have visited this country while in office , except the Duke of Sussex , who , in 1826 , travelled in the Canadas . The opportunity is now presented of exhibiting our Masonic esteem and regard of our mother Grand Lodge , by courtesies shown to the Illustrious Chief of the English Craft , now among us in the interests of

peace . "THE FREEMASON , published atLondon under the special sanction of the Grand Master , noting his departure for America , said * . — " ' It cannot be doubted that thc true-hearted

Freemasons of the States will readily come forward to greet the Grand Master of England with genuine enthusiasm upon his auspicious visit to their shores , and the influence of such

an event will be felt in the land long after our most worshipful brother ' s return to England ; an influence for good , a remembrance which will cement , let us trust fox ever , the union of two free and mighty nations . '

"I recommend that a Committee be appointed , authorised to extend on behalf of our Grand

Lodge such courtesies and attentions to the M . W . Grand Master of England , as may be consistent with the dignity and ancient renown of the oldest Grand Lodge upon the Continent of America . " Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master , the following Committee was appointed

and invested with full powers in the premises : — Charles Levi Woodbury , Rt . W . Deputy Grand Master ; Winslow Lewis , Rt . W . Past Grand Master ; John T . Heard , Rt . W . Past Grand Master ; Charles R . Train , Rt . W . Past Deputv Grand Master * Marshal P . Wilder , Rt . W . Past Deputy Grand Master ; Gerius D . Nickerson , Rt . AV . Past Deputy Grand Master : William

Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Sutton , Rt . W . Past Grand AVarden ; Samuel C . Lawrence , Rt . AV . Past Grand Warden * Charles W . Moore , Rt . AV . Corresponding Grand Secretary .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW CONCLAVE _ AT COLABA , BOMBAY . ! •A meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , No . 1 , Grant-buildings , Colaba , on the 23 rd January , 1871 , for the purpose of consecrating the St . Peter ' s Conclave , No . 32 , and investing the office-bearers . Present : Illus . Sir Kts . J . Percy

Leith , Intendant-General of the Order in India ; tbe Honourable J . Gibbs , P . M ., P . S . ; E . Tyrrell Leith . M . P . S . ; Captain B . H . Mathew , P . M ., P . S . ; Captain H . Morland , M . P . S . ; Colonel L . AV . Penn , M . P . S .-elect of Bombay Conclave ; Sir Kts . M . Balfour , Viceroy of ditto ; T . Crawford ,

J . Thomas , Alfred Swift , J . W . Seager . Members af St . Peter's Conclave : Sir Kts . G . L . F . Connell , Viceroy * J . H . Irvine , Senior General ; J . Baird , Junior General ; F . Burdett , Herald ; G . Bease , Recorder ; W . Abraham , Treasurer ; J . W . Butler .

The conclave was opened in due form , and the Intendant-General and Senate entered in procession . The petition for the new conclave and dispensation having been read , the Intendant General proceeded with the consecration ceremony , and after the sprinkling of corn ,

wine , and oil , accompanied with the usual invocations , the Intendant-General delivered an impressive charge and declared St . Peter ' s Conclave open for business . In consequence of the unavoidable absence

of Em . Sir Kt . G . S . Judge , M . P . S ., Em . Sir Kt . E . Tyrrell Leith kindly officiated in that office . The following candidates were reported eligible for installation : —Bros . M . B . Cohen , T . Keighley , A . Molkenteller , J . Anderson , J . C Houghland , W . J . Addis , and P . Belleli .

Bros . Cohen and Houghland being present , were admitted , received , constituted , and installed as Knig hts of the Order . It was proposed and carried by acclamation . * — " That the thanks of this conclave be tendered to Illus . Sir Kt . Percy Leith , Intendant General ,

and the members of the Council of the Senate , for their very great kindness and trouble in attending to consecrate this conclave . " It was proposed and carried unanimously : — " That Illus . Sir Kts . J . Percy Leith , the Hon .

J . Gibbs , E . Tyrrell Leith , B . H . Mathew , and H . Morland be elected honorary members ; for which honour the distinguished Sir Knights severally returned thanks . There being no further business before the conclave , it was closed in solemn form .

Union Of The Masonic Clergy.

UNION OF THE MASONIC CLERGY .

BY BRO . THE REV . J . KINGSTON , R . N ., Chaplain of thc Royal Naval Barracks , Sheerness , Pa Provincial Grand Chaplain for Dorset , & c , & c . It is proposed that an organisation should be formed by thc Masonic clergy , having for its objects : —

1 . Thc spiritual and moral welfare of the members of the Masonic Order . 2 . Their intellectual advancement . ' 3 . The effort to produce kindly feeling between thc different schools of theology in thc church . 4 . Mutual aid .

On thc first object proposed , it may be remarked that in its attainment there need not be the slightest interference with the rights of conscience . Lectures on literary and scientific subjects , as well as on Masonic history , antiquities , ritualism , & . C . ; the founding of a Masonic University , & c

might be suggested as thc ' means whereby the second proposal might be carried out . The Masonic clergy must , of course , enlist thc co-operation of the Masonic laity on this point , otherwise success will be impossible . The endeavour to produce " peace on earth " is one ofthe chief aims of our holy religion , and of her

hand-maid—Freemasonry ; and will therefore , it is hoped , have thc hearty approval of all . Thc advantages of mutual aid are too obvious to require any remark . There are innumerable ways in which the associated Masonic clergy might" bear one another ' s burdens . " Suggestions and offers of help and adhesion are earnestly requested .

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