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Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The ceremony of installing Bro . G . S . Graham , P . M . thc District Grand Master elect of the English Constitution , and Bro . F . Whitaker as Provincial Grand Master of the Scotch Constitution in the North Island of New Zealand , which hail been looked forward to with so much eagerness by thc Craft , was performed on the 30 th Nov .,
in the Choral Hall , Symonels-street . Nothing in the annals of Masonry in Auckland can compare with tbe grandeur of the spectacle , the solemn precision and regularity of the proceedings , and the evident sense of deep responsibility under which the prominent actors in the ceremony laboured . The success which has attended the entire ceremony , together with the great number of
prominent and influential citizens who attended as members of the Craft—comprising representatives of traele and commerce in all their branches , of the learned professions , the arts and sciences , literature , and wealth anel influence —coulel not but bc struck with this proof of the great progress which Masonry has made in Auckland during thc past few years . Old settlers , like Bros . Lazar and
Whitaker , and many others , assembled in the Choral Hal ) , whose experience in Masonry ranges back to the extent of an ordinary life-time , could not but be gratified at the extension of that universal brotherhood , which , above all other human institutions , is calculated to tlisseminate and maintain the highest principles of social morality , to support liw and order , to lift the soul to the contemplation of
great and ennobling studies , and to combine men of all races , nationalities , and creeds in a common bond of sympathy , and to promote universal charity and benevolence . A great philosopher and thinker has remarked that , if another wave of barbarism were to sweep over the civilised globe , throwing down shrines and temples , and destroying the great public libraries and museums of
art , and suppressing religious creeds , Freemasonry , from its universality , and its tenacious uniformity , would still preserve in its bosom the Book of the Sacred Law—the Holy Scriptures—an unsullied code of pure morality , and an imperishable standard of truth . For already Freemasonry has outlived monuments , empires , and creeds , which have " become the sport of doubt . "
Yes , Nature ' s truths , extending through the past , As through the present , change man ' s changeful tale ; And ancient landmarks , grounded deep , to last , Those primal truths in graven symbols veil , Our allegory claims them for its own , Echoing a voice , which , laden with the lore Through ages gone , repeats in earnest tone ,
Their solemn formula *; for evermore ; And teaches Masons , an immortal lot , In " Universal Charity" to found , Whose centre may be struck at every spot , And whose circumference no space can bound . Those truths to us in allegory told , With light in the beginning had their birth ; The banded wisdom of the Wise of old
Their moral treasure guareled for the earth . And ever with the sun that from the East , Will to ' ards the West its living radiance shed , The sacred flame to glow has never ceaseel , Which for our use departed brethren fed , That we might tend it in our turn ; the while They numbered years in stone on Carnac ' s bed , Recoreled seasons on Stonehenge's pile , Or nameil thc Stars from off the Pyramid .
Formerly , through the dim period of the middle ages Freemasonry carved its records upon the great public buildings of Europe , upon the tracery of the cathedral windeiws anel the ornamentation of palaces , anel in our day it is achieving work equally noble , comprehensive , and far-reaching . The sun never sets on its lodges , sprcael as they are over the whole habitable globe , among every
race and in every clime . But notonly has Freemasonry embraced in its ample fold all climes , and tongues and families of the earth , but it has numbered in its ranks from thc days of its foundaion the highest and noblest . The grand principles o ! loyalty which it teaches have attracted Princes anel Monarchs to the Order . Hence the intimate and constant
connections of Sovereigns and members of the Royal Family with the Masonic Order . James I . of Scotland presiileel over the lodges in his kingdom , and was very regular in his attendance at their meetings . James II ., of Scotland , appointed William fit . Clair , of Roslin , Earl of Orkney and Caithness , Grand Master . In 1502 , Henry VII ., of England , presiileel over the lodges of his kingdom .
He assembled a Grand Loelge in his palace , anel with his own hands laid the founilation-stone of " Henry Vll . ' s Chapel" in Westminster Abbey . The Good Queen Elizabeth was " the most attacheel friend " of the Order . James I . was " a great frienel" of Masons . Charles I ., by the help of Freemasons , laid the foundation-stone of St Paul ' s Cathedral . George IV . was patron . William IV .
was patron for Scotland and Grand Master for England . At the present day four crowned heads of Europe are honorary members of the Granel Lodge of Scotland . At the great Masonic meeting held at the Hague in celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the installation of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands , as Grand Master of the Dutch Freemasons , the Crown Prince of Germany delivered a speech , in the course of which he said : —Nationalities
have . created frontiers ; Freemasonry elesires charity , tolerance and liberty , without distinction of frontiers . lam happy on this day , which I never shall forget , to be able totaise my voice in Hollantl to testify my adhesion to the principlesof the order , and lo express thc hope that in the struggle engaged for thc Iree development of the peoples anel the liberty of the human mind , the final victory will remain with the order . The Crown Prince ' s speech was received with the greatest enthusiasm , In 1851 , her Majesty the Queen
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( God bless her ) became Patroness of the Freemasons' Boys ' School . In 1831 , Queen Adelaide became Patroness of the Freemasons' Girls' School . In 18 38 , a piece of plate weighing 1800 ounces was presented to the Duke of Sussex by the English Freemasons on his completing twenty-five years as their Grand Master ( the same period as was served by the late Eail of Zetland ) , and this same piece
of plate was sent to the Grand Loilge as a gift by the Duchess of Inverness after the Duke of Sussex ' s death . During the Duke of Sussex ' s Grand Mastership , the foundation stones of the following buildings were laid by him , accompanied by the Duke of Leicester as Grand Master of Ireland , with full Masonic ceremonial : —The Hammersmith Suspension Bridge , in 182 *;; the London
University and the Caledonian Asylum , in 1827 ; the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum , in 1828 ; and the Charing Cross Hospital in 1831 . In 1 S 22 , the Duke of York laid the foundation stone of the Eton anel Windsor Bridge ; and in 1808 , the foundation stone of Covent Garden Theatre was laid by the then Prince of Wales , both with full Masonic honours . The late King of Hanover was
initiated into Freemasonry as Duke oi Cumberland in 179 6 . His Royal Highness Prince William of Gloucester was initiated in 1795 . anel Henry Frederick , Duke of Cumber l and , was elected Granel Master in 1781 . Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York and Gloucester were initiated in 1766 . The Crown Prince of Prussia ( Frederick the Great ) , was initiated in 1738 , Frederick
Prince of Wales in 1737 , Emperor of Germany in 173 *; , and William the Thin ! if England was initiated in logo . So much for facts whicli are patent and well-known . According to a manual which is authorised by the Grand Loelge , and revised by a committee of skilled brethren every year , the connection between Freemasonry and the reigning family goes much further back still , for we read
in it that Henry IV . was initiated in 1840 ; that Edward III . revised the Constitution of Masonry in 1358 ,- and that Prince Edwin formed a Grand Lodge at York in 926 , the year in which King Athelstan granted the Freemasons a Charter . So far back as A . D . 6 90 King Edgar was an illustrious Protector . In 826 , Alfred thc Great took a leading part in Masonry . At the present day , to us loyal Masons , it is a matter of eleep gratitude to " The Most
High , " that the " Royal Princes" of England—the Prince of Wales , the Duke eif Connaught , and Prince Leopold arc members of the Craft , and thai , the "Heir Apparent " now honours himself by occupying " Thc Throne of King Solomon , " as H . R . H . is the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Acceptee ! Masons of England . Precisely at noon , Lodge Waiecmata , E . G ., was opened by Bro . Warren , W . M . The Secretary then stated the object of the meeting . The choir then
sang—Ode— " Hail , Eternal !" Hail , Eternal 1 by whose aid All created things were made ; I leav ' n and earth Thy vast design ; Hear us Architect Divine . May our work begun in Thee , Ever blest with order be .
And may we , when labours cease , Part in harmony and peace , By Thy glorious Majesty , By the trust we place in Thee , By the badge ane ! mystic sign , Hear us , Architect Divine . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , after
which the choir sang in a very tasteful manner . " Behold howgood and joyful a thing it is , etc . " Thc District Grand Master ( elect ) Bro . G . S . Graham , was then received with the customary honours , Brother . ] . Brown playing an organ march . Brother Lazar , R . W . D . G . M . of Westland , and Installing Master , was next received , anel addressed the loelge as follows : —His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Granel Master of Free anel Accepted Masons , having been pleased , in the exercise of his prerogative , tei grant a warrant for the District of Auckland to constitute a Grand Lodge , to be governed and presided over by Bro . George Samuel Graham , P . M ., the honour has devolved upon me to consecrate and dedicate
this Lodge to the honour ami glory of the Great Architect of the Universe . Let us , therefore , in solemn prayer supplicate the Author of our Being to bless and prosper our undertaking . The lodge was then solemnly consecrated , Bro . Moat spreading the corn of plenty , Bro . Leers the wine of joy , and Bro . Warren the oil of gladness . The choir then
sang an Oele to Virtue . Come , holy Virtue , by whose aid , In heavenward steps we lopg to tread , Bring love , bring truth , bring friendship here , Bring peace and unity sincere .
Ode to Charity . Come , Charity , with gooel crown ' el . Encircle in thy hcav ' nly robe . Diffuse thy blessings all artiund , To every corner of the globe . Anthem . To I leaven ' s 1 ligh Architect all praise , All praise , all gratitude be given , Who eltigned the human soul to raise ,
By mystic secret sprung from I leaven . Sound all the Great Jehovah's praise , To Ilim * _ the Dome , the Temple raise . The Installing Master then addrcssi-el lb' * ludgi : and formally constituted it a Grand Lodg' -. Th' * D . G . M . elect
then retired to prepare for investiture . Tin * installing Master then appointed tlie following -dfii-e-rs pro tein : — Bros . E . T . Wildman , Deputy D . G . M . ; J . Doull , D . G . S . W . ; Rev . C . M . Nelson , D . G . Chaplain ; W . Sloane , D . G . , Treasurer ; 1 leather , D . G . Register ; W . L . Mitchell , D . G .,
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Secretary ; A . Brock , D . G . S . D . ; W . W . Batt , D . G . J . D . ; J . H . Burns , D . G . D . of Ceremonies ; Hydes , D . G . Sword-Bearer ; Rcdfcrn , D . G . Pursuivant ; C . Porter , D . G . Tyler . The Installing Master having declared the Grand Lodge duly opened , thc Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C , M . Nelson , offeree ! up the following impressive prayer : O , Most Glorious and Eternal God , the Infinitely Wise
Architect of the Universe , we , thy servants , assembled in District Grand Lodge , woulel extol thy power and wisdom . Thou saielst , Let there be light , and there was light . The heavens opened and declared Thy glory , and the firmament spangled with thy handiwork . The Sun , who rules the night , surrounded with the Stars , so that there is one glory ofthe Sun , another glory of the Moon , and one Star differs
from another Star in glory , and all by most wondrous signs and tokens , without voice , sound or language , solemnly proclaim Thy Divine mysteries . We adore Thee for our creation , forthe breath of life , for the light of reason and conscience , ane ! for all the noble and useful faculties of our souls which give so exalted a rank in the order of being , enable us to live answerably to our exalted privileges
and happy destination . Wc beseech Thee to give us , Thy servants , at this anel at all times , wisdom in all our doings , strength of mind in our difficulties , and the beauty of harmony in all our communications with one another . Grant that Thy servant , who has been solemnly invested with authority and rule over these lodges , may be endued with knowledge and wisdom , and may we ,
and all our brethren under his jurisdiction , unelerstand , learn , and keep all the Statutes and Commandments of the Lord pure and undefiled . May brotherly love and charity always abound among us , and when we have finished our work here below , let our transition be from this earthly tabernacle to the Heavenly Temple above , there among Thy jewels may we appear in Thy glory
for ever and ever . Bless and prosper , we pray Thee , every branch and member of this fraternity throughout the habitable eirth . May Thy kingdom of peace , love , and harmony come . May Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven , and the whole world filled with Thy glory . So mote it he . Bro . Goldsbro' was elected D . G . Treas ., and Bro . Charles Porter , D . G . Tyler for the ensuing 12 months . The D . G . M . Bro . Graham then re-entered , and
was received under a splendid canopy of crimson velvet with gold mountings anil the arched wands of the Stewards -, and presented by Bros . P . M . ' s Philips and Goldsboro' to the Installing Master , who delivered an impressive address and administered the usual obligation . Choir , " Glory be to God on High . " The Installing Master then invested Bro . Graham with the' magnificent regalia of a D . G . Master , anel conducted him to the chair .
Choir . Hail Masonry Divine ! Glory of ages shine , Longmay ' st thou reign . Where ' er thy Lodges stand , May they have great commanel , And always grace the land , Thou art divine .
Hiram the Architect , Did all the Craft direct , How tbey should build . Solomon , great Israel ' s king , Did mighty blessings bring , Anel left us cause to sing , Hail 1 Royal Art !
The newly installed Grand Master was then proclaimeel by Bros . Wildman , Brasscy , anel Kissling in the East , West , South respectively , after which the Installing Masier elelivered a solemn aud impressive charge . The investiture of the following officers of the B . W . D . G . Lodge was ncxt proceeded with : Bros . W . Lodder , P . M . 679 , W . M . Lodge Rcmucra , D . G . S . W . ; J . Warren ,
W . M . 689 , D . G . J . W . ; C . M . Nelson , W . M . 13 * 58 , D . G . Chap . ; C . F . Golelsbro' P . M ., D . G . T . ; W . H . Kissling , P . M . 1338 , D . G . Reg .-, H . G . Waele , P . M . 689 , D . G . Sec ; W . H . Skinner , P . M . 1338 , D . G . S . D . ; W . P . Moat , W . M . Roelnev , D . G . J . D .-, G . N . Brassey , P . M . 1338 , D . G . S . of W . ' ; D . S . Wilcocks , D . of C . 1338 , D . G . D . of C . ; F . W . E . Dawson , S . W . 133 ¦; , D . G . D . C . ; T . Cole ,
W . M . elect , 686 , D . G . S . B . ; C . Hesketh , Remuera , D . G , Org . ; S . C . Dyer , J . W . 1338 , D . G . Purs . ; W . Rattray , Remuera , D . G . Purs . ; L . * D . Nathan , W . T . J . Bell , S . George , and J . Martin , D . G . Stewards ; C . Porter , D . G , Tyler . Thc Installing Master then delivered an address to the D . G . M . and brethren , after which
Bro . Graham , thc newly-installed District Grand Master , addressed the assembled brethren in the following terms : Right Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , —I have to thank you for the high anel honourable dignity that has been confeired upon me , and it will be my constant endeavour by zeal anel assiduity to discharge the duties of the office so as to reflect credit upon my choice . Gratitude is due to
the Most Worshipful His Royal H ighness the Prince of Wales our Grand Master iu having so cheerfully granted Ihe prayer of your petition , tending to prove that even in this remote part of Her Majesty ' s dominions the wishes and interests of the Craft have due attention . In the selection of my officers I have endeavoured to entrust the affairs of District Grand Lodge into the hands of brethren , who , by
their eminence , merits , anel abilities , will be conducive to the welfare of Masonry in general , and this D . G . L . in particular . It is gratifying to see around me such a distinguished and large gathering of brethren from all parts of the colony , and I have to tender my hearty thanks to the R . W . G . D . M . Westland E . C . Bro . Lazar , for the able
manner in which he has conductcel thc Installation , and the visiting brethren for their attendance . It is also particularly pleasing to sec in our midst the R . W . P . G . M ., the Honourable Frederick Whitaker , his Officers , and the members of the Scottish Constitution who have met this day with a similar object in view themselves , and have
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Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The ceremony of installing Bro . G . S . Graham , P . M . thc District Grand Master elect of the English Constitution , and Bro . F . Whitaker as Provincial Grand Master of the Scotch Constitution in the North Island of New Zealand , which hail been looked forward to with so much eagerness by thc Craft , was performed on the 30 th Nov .,
in the Choral Hall , Symonels-street . Nothing in the annals of Masonry in Auckland can compare with tbe grandeur of the spectacle , the solemn precision and regularity of the proceedings , and the evident sense of deep responsibility under which the prominent actors in the ceremony laboured . The success which has attended the entire ceremony , together with the great number of
prominent and influential citizens who attended as members of the Craft—comprising representatives of traele and commerce in all their branches , of the learned professions , the arts and sciences , literature , and wealth anel influence —coulel not but bc struck with this proof of the great progress which Masonry has made in Auckland during thc past few years . Old settlers , like Bros . Lazar and
Whitaker , and many others , assembled in the Choral Hal ) , whose experience in Masonry ranges back to the extent of an ordinary life-time , could not but be gratified at the extension of that universal brotherhood , which , above all other human institutions , is calculated to tlisseminate and maintain the highest principles of social morality , to support liw and order , to lift the soul to the contemplation of
great and ennobling studies , and to combine men of all races , nationalities , and creeds in a common bond of sympathy , and to promote universal charity and benevolence . A great philosopher and thinker has remarked that , if another wave of barbarism were to sweep over the civilised globe , throwing down shrines and temples , and destroying the great public libraries and museums of
art , and suppressing religious creeds , Freemasonry , from its universality , and its tenacious uniformity , would still preserve in its bosom the Book of the Sacred Law—the Holy Scriptures—an unsullied code of pure morality , and an imperishable standard of truth . For already Freemasonry has outlived monuments , empires , and creeds , which have " become the sport of doubt . "
Yes , Nature ' s truths , extending through the past , As through the present , change man ' s changeful tale ; And ancient landmarks , grounded deep , to last , Those primal truths in graven symbols veil , Our allegory claims them for its own , Echoing a voice , which , laden with the lore Through ages gone , repeats in earnest tone ,
Their solemn formula *; for evermore ; And teaches Masons , an immortal lot , In " Universal Charity" to found , Whose centre may be struck at every spot , And whose circumference no space can bound . Those truths to us in allegory told , With light in the beginning had their birth ; The banded wisdom of the Wise of old
Their moral treasure guareled for the earth . And ever with the sun that from the East , Will to ' ards the West its living radiance shed , The sacred flame to glow has never ceaseel , Which for our use departed brethren fed , That we might tend it in our turn ; the while They numbered years in stone on Carnac ' s bed , Recoreled seasons on Stonehenge's pile , Or nameil thc Stars from off the Pyramid .
Formerly , through the dim period of the middle ages Freemasonry carved its records upon the great public buildings of Europe , upon the tracery of the cathedral windeiws anel the ornamentation of palaces , anel in our day it is achieving work equally noble , comprehensive , and far-reaching . The sun never sets on its lodges , sprcael as they are over the whole habitable globe , among every
race and in every clime . But notonly has Freemasonry embraced in its ample fold all climes , and tongues and families of the earth , but it has numbered in its ranks from thc days of its foundaion the highest and noblest . The grand principles o ! loyalty which it teaches have attracted Princes anel Monarchs to the Order . Hence the intimate and constant
connections of Sovereigns and members of the Royal Family with the Masonic Order . James I . of Scotland presiileel over the lodges in his kingdom , and was very regular in his attendance at their meetings . James II ., of Scotland , appointed William fit . Clair , of Roslin , Earl of Orkney and Caithness , Grand Master . In 1502 , Henry VII ., of England , presiileel over the lodges of his kingdom .
He assembled a Grand Loelge in his palace , anel with his own hands laid the founilation-stone of " Henry Vll . ' s Chapel" in Westminster Abbey . The Good Queen Elizabeth was " the most attacheel friend " of the Order . James I . was " a great frienel" of Masons . Charles I ., by the help of Freemasons , laid the foundation-stone of St Paul ' s Cathedral . George IV . was patron . William IV .
was patron for Scotland and Grand Master for England . At the present day four crowned heads of Europe are honorary members of the Granel Lodge of Scotland . At the great Masonic meeting held at the Hague in celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the installation of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands , as Grand Master of the Dutch Freemasons , the Crown Prince of Germany delivered a speech , in the course of which he said : —Nationalities
have . created frontiers ; Freemasonry elesires charity , tolerance and liberty , without distinction of frontiers . lam happy on this day , which I never shall forget , to be able totaise my voice in Hollantl to testify my adhesion to the principlesof the order , and lo express thc hope that in the struggle engaged for thc Iree development of the peoples anel the liberty of the human mind , the final victory will remain with the order . The Crown Prince ' s speech was received with the greatest enthusiasm , In 1851 , her Majesty the Queen
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( God bless her ) became Patroness of the Freemasons' Boys ' School . In 1831 , Queen Adelaide became Patroness of the Freemasons' Girls' School . In 18 38 , a piece of plate weighing 1800 ounces was presented to the Duke of Sussex by the English Freemasons on his completing twenty-five years as their Grand Master ( the same period as was served by the late Eail of Zetland ) , and this same piece
of plate was sent to the Grand Loilge as a gift by the Duchess of Inverness after the Duke of Sussex ' s death . During the Duke of Sussex ' s Grand Mastership , the foundation stones of the following buildings were laid by him , accompanied by the Duke of Leicester as Grand Master of Ireland , with full Masonic ceremonial : —The Hammersmith Suspension Bridge , in 182 *;; the London
University and the Caledonian Asylum , in 1827 ; the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum , in 1828 ; and the Charing Cross Hospital in 1831 . In 1 S 22 , the Duke of York laid the foundation stone of the Eton anel Windsor Bridge ; and in 1808 , the foundation stone of Covent Garden Theatre was laid by the then Prince of Wales , both with full Masonic honours . The late King of Hanover was
initiated into Freemasonry as Duke oi Cumberland in 179 6 . His Royal Highness Prince William of Gloucester was initiated in 1795 . anel Henry Frederick , Duke of Cumber l and , was elected Granel Master in 1781 . Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York and Gloucester were initiated in 1766 . The Crown Prince of Prussia ( Frederick the Great ) , was initiated in 1738 , Frederick
Prince of Wales in 1737 , Emperor of Germany in 173 *; , and William the Thin ! if England was initiated in logo . So much for facts whicli are patent and well-known . According to a manual which is authorised by the Grand Loelge , and revised by a committee of skilled brethren every year , the connection between Freemasonry and the reigning family goes much further back still , for we read
in it that Henry IV . was initiated in 1840 ; that Edward III . revised the Constitution of Masonry in 1358 ,- and that Prince Edwin formed a Grand Lodge at York in 926 , the year in which King Athelstan granted the Freemasons a Charter . So far back as A . D . 6 90 King Edgar was an illustrious Protector . In 826 , Alfred thc Great took a leading part in Masonry . At the present day , to us loyal Masons , it is a matter of eleep gratitude to " The Most
High , " that the " Royal Princes" of England—the Prince of Wales , the Duke eif Connaught , and Prince Leopold arc members of the Craft , and thai , the "Heir Apparent " now honours himself by occupying " Thc Throne of King Solomon , " as H . R . H . is the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Acceptee ! Masons of England . Precisely at noon , Lodge Waiecmata , E . G ., was opened by Bro . Warren , W . M . The Secretary then stated the object of the meeting . The choir then
sang—Ode— " Hail , Eternal !" Hail , Eternal 1 by whose aid All created things were made ; I leav ' n and earth Thy vast design ; Hear us Architect Divine . May our work begun in Thee , Ever blest with order be .
And may we , when labours cease , Part in harmony and peace , By Thy glorious Majesty , By the trust we place in Thee , By the badge ane ! mystic sign , Hear us , Architect Divine . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , after
which the choir sang in a very tasteful manner . " Behold howgood and joyful a thing it is , etc . " Thc District Grand Master ( elect ) Bro . G . S . Graham , was then received with the customary honours , Brother . ] . Brown playing an organ march . Brother Lazar , R . W . D . G . M . of Westland , and Installing Master , was next received , anel addressed the loelge as follows : —His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales , the Most Worshipful Granel Master of Free anel Accepted Masons , having been pleased , in the exercise of his prerogative , tei grant a warrant for the District of Auckland to constitute a Grand Lodge , to be governed and presided over by Bro . George Samuel Graham , P . M ., the honour has devolved upon me to consecrate and dedicate
this Lodge to the honour ami glory of the Great Architect of the Universe . Let us , therefore , in solemn prayer supplicate the Author of our Being to bless and prosper our undertaking . The lodge was then solemnly consecrated , Bro . Moat spreading the corn of plenty , Bro . Leers the wine of joy , and Bro . Warren the oil of gladness . The choir then
sang an Oele to Virtue . Come , holy Virtue , by whose aid , In heavenward steps we lopg to tread , Bring love , bring truth , bring friendship here , Bring peace and unity sincere .
Ode to Charity . Come , Charity , with gooel crown ' el . Encircle in thy hcav ' nly robe . Diffuse thy blessings all artiund , To every corner of the globe . Anthem . To I leaven ' s 1 ligh Architect all praise , All praise , all gratitude be given , Who eltigned the human soul to raise ,
By mystic secret sprung from I leaven . Sound all the Great Jehovah's praise , To Ilim * _ the Dome , the Temple raise . The Installing Master then addrcssi-el lb' * ludgi : and formally constituted it a Grand Lodg' -. Th' * D . G . M . elect
then retired to prepare for investiture . Tin * installing Master then appointed tlie following -dfii-e-rs pro tein : — Bros . E . T . Wildman , Deputy D . G . M . ; J . Doull , D . G . S . W . ; Rev . C . M . Nelson , D . G . Chaplain ; W . Sloane , D . G . , Treasurer ; 1 leather , D . G . Register ; W . L . Mitchell , D . G .,
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Secretary ; A . Brock , D . G . S . D . ; W . W . Batt , D . G . J . D . ; J . H . Burns , D . G . D . of Ceremonies ; Hydes , D . G . Sword-Bearer ; Rcdfcrn , D . G . Pursuivant ; C . Porter , D . G . Tyler . The Installing Master having declared the Grand Lodge duly opened , thc Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C , M . Nelson , offeree ! up the following impressive prayer : O , Most Glorious and Eternal God , the Infinitely Wise
Architect of the Universe , we , thy servants , assembled in District Grand Lodge , woulel extol thy power and wisdom . Thou saielst , Let there be light , and there was light . The heavens opened and declared Thy glory , and the firmament spangled with thy handiwork . The Sun , who rules the night , surrounded with the Stars , so that there is one glory ofthe Sun , another glory of the Moon , and one Star differs
from another Star in glory , and all by most wondrous signs and tokens , without voice , sound or language , solemnly proclaim Thy Divine mysteries . We adore Thee for our creation , forthe breath of life , for the light of reason and conscience , ane ! for all the noble and useful faculties of our souls which give so exalted a rank in the order of being , enable us to live answerably to our exalted privileges
and happy destination . Wc beseech Thee to give us , Thy servants , at this anel at all times , wisdom in all our doings , strength of mind in our difficulties , and the beauty of harmony in all our communications with one another . Grant that Thy servant , who has been solemnly invested with authority and rule over these lodges , may be endued with knowledge and wisdom , and may we ,
and all our brethren under his jurisdiction , unelerstand , learn , and keep all the Statutes and Commandments of the Lord pure and undefiled . May brotherly love and charity always abound among us , and when we have finished our work here below , let our transition be from this earthly tabernacle to the Heavenly Temple above , there among Thy jewels may we appear in Thy glory
for ever and ever . Bless and prosper , we pray Thee , every branch and member of this fraternity throughout the habitable eirth . May Thy kingdom of peace , love , and harmony come . May Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven , and the whole world filled with Thy glory . So mote it he . Bro . Goldsbro' was elected D . G . Treas ., and Bro . Charles Porter , D . G . Tyler for the ensuing 12 months . The D . G . M . Bro . Graham then re-entered , and
was received under a splendid canopy of crimson velvet with gold mountings anil the arched wands of the Stewards -, and presented by Bros . P . M . ' s Philips and Goldsboro' to the Installing Master , who delivered an impressive address and administered the usual obligation . Choir , " Glory be to God on High . " The Installing Master then invested Bro . Graham with the' magnificent regalia of a D . G . Master , anel conducted him to the chair .
Choir . Hail Masonry Divine ! Glory of ages shine , Longmay ' st thou reign . Where ' er thy Lodges stand , May they have great commanel , And always grace the land , Thou art divine .
Hiram the Architect , Did all the Craft direct , How tbey should build . Solomon , great Israel ' s king , Did mighty blessings bring , Anel left us cause to sing , Hail 1 Royal Art !
The newly installed Grand Master was then proclaimeel by Bros . Wildman , Brasscy , anel Kissling in the East , West , South respectively , after which the Installing Masier elelivered a solemn aud impressive charge . The investiture of the following officers of the B . W . D . G . Lodge was ncxt proceeded with : Bros . W . Lodder , P . M . 679 , W . M . Lodge Rcmucra , D . G . S . W . ; J . Warren ,
W . M . 689 , D . G . J . W . ; C . M . Nelson , W . M . 13 * 58 , D . G . Chap . ; C . F . Golelsbro' P . M ., D . G . T . ; W . H . Kissling , P . M . 1338 , D . G . Reg .-, H . G . Waele , P . M . 689 , D . G . Sec ; W . H . Skinner , P . M . 1338 , D . G . S . D . ; W . P . Moat , W . M . Roelnev , D . G . J . D .-, G . N . Brassey , P . M . 1338 , D . G . S . of W . ' ; D . S . Wilcocks , D . of C . 1338 , D . G . D . of C . ; F . W . E . Dawson , S . W . 133 ¦; , D . G . D . C . ; T . Cole ,
W . M . elect , 686 , D . G . S . B . ; C . Hesketh , Remuera , D . G , Org . ; S . C . Dyer , J . W . 1338 , D . G . Purs . ; W . Rattray , Remuera , D . G . Purs . ; L . * D . Nathan , W . T . J . Bell , S . George , and J . Martin , D . G . Stewards ; C . Porter , D . G , Tyler . Thc Installing Master then delivered an address to the D . G . M . and brethren , after which
Bro . Graham , thc newly-installed District Grand Master , addressed the assembled brethren in the following terms : Right Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , —I have to thank you for the high anel honourable dignity that has been confeired upon me , and it will be my constant endeavour by zeal anel assiduity to discharge the duties of the office so as to reflect credit upon my choice . Gratitude is due to
the Most Worshipful His Royal H ighness the Prince of Wales our Grand Master iu having so cheerfully granted Ihe prayer of your petition , tending to prove that even in this remote part of Her Majesty ' s dominions the wishes and interests of the Craft have due attention . In the selection of my officers I have endeavoured to entrust the affairs of District Grand Lodge into the hands of brethren , who , by
their eminence , merits , anel abilities , will be conducive to the welfare of Masonry in general , and this D . G . L . in particular . It is gratifying to see around me such a distinguished and large gathering of brethren from all parts of the colony , and I have to tender my hearty thanks to the R . W . G . D . M . Westland E . C . Bro . Lazar , for the able
manner in which he has conductcel thc Installation , and the visiting brethren for their attendance . It is also particularly pleasing to sec in our midst the R . W . P . G . M ., the Honourable Frederick Whitaker , his Officers , and the members of the Scottish Constitution who have met this day with a similar object in view themselves , and have