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Freemasonry In New Zealand.
extended to us thc right hand of fellowship by joining in the ceremony . Time will not permit me to address you at any great length . To give an outline of such an ancient institution as Freemasonry , would be like repeating tbe history of the world , its area is so vast , its subject so multifarious , anel the treasures gathered for ages into its archives are so numerous .
The intellectual man is struck with Freemasonry as comprehending in all its varieties the whole of human life , the contemplation of which is inexhaustible . Suffice it to sa * s , that a Mason , no matter what his creed may be , must be a believer in the Grand Architect of the Universe , he must be a law-abiding citizen , anil he is taught to measure his actions by the rule cf morality , as also to
retain in their fullest splendour those truly Masonic ornaments which are the distinguishing characteristics of the Order , " Benevolence and Charity . " From the earliest ages Freemasonry has been subject to opposition , but firm in its rectitude it has successfully withstood it , and even to this day there are those . who decry it—knowing nothing of it , and from their ignorance , cannot comprehend its
intellectual and moral development , It is that sacred bond that teaches us the immortality of the soul , that binds men of the most discordant opinions into one band of brothers , gives one language to all nations , and one altar to men of all religions . There are those who pretend to deny the existence of a Supreme Governor of the Universe , and death to them would be but an eternal sleep . What a faith
for a rational being to hold in a worlel teeming with wonders of animal and vegetable life . We behold thc waters of a noble river flowing ceaselessly onward to swell the mighty ocean ; there they do not remain . The glorious sun , in its bright career , attracts the pure elements again to the skies , where , waited by evening zephyrs over distant hills , silently at night it descends
in gentle dew to coil the arid plain , or condensed in heavy clouels , in dark horizon and in lightning ' s lurid glare , proclaims the approaching storm , pouring the treasures of heaven in liberal profusion over the vast field of human labour—causing the grass to grow , the grain to swell , the trees to bud , and the heart of man to rejoice . They cannot discern in this the handiwork of thc Creator . The Freemason , however , learns that , when he has
performed his allotted task , when this life is ended , it closes to open upon a newer and a higher one , where in a second temple and purer lodge , he will finel " Eternal Truth . "For on Him he will calmly rely To whom alone All secrets are known , Who reigns supreme on high . At the conclusion of the address , Bro . Lazar offereel up prayer .
Ode— " Now the Evening Shadows . " Now the evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rites reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast , God of Light ! whose love unceasing , Doth to all Thy works attend ,
Crown our order with Thy blessing : Build , sustain us to the end . Humbly now we bow before Thee , Grateful for Thy aiel Divine ; Everlasting power and glory , Mighty Architect ' . be Thine . At 3 o ' clock , the officers and brethren of Lodge St .
Andrew assembleel in the Hall , and thc W . M ., Bro . Walker , having raised the Lodge to the Third Degree , Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master ( elect ) , was receiveel with the customary Masonic honours . The ceremony of the installation differed very slightly from that in the case of Bro . Graham , D . G . M ., E . C . The consecration of the Loelge was performeel by the Installing Master anil Bro .
Walker , W . M . ; Bro . Murray , . W . M ., Sir Walter Scott ; and Bro . Brodie , P . H ., Sir Walter Scott , sprinkled the corn , wine , and oil . After the consecration , a very beautiful opening prayer was offered up by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Gould , P . G . Chaplain . After the investiture of P . G . M ., Bro . thc Hon F .
Whitaker , thelfollowing officers were invested : —P . G . S . M ., Bro . Anderson , P . M . ; P . G . S . W ., Bro . Brodie , P . M . ; P . G . J . W . ; Bro . A . Dewar , P . M . ; P . G . Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Murray , W . M , ; P . G . Secretary , Bro . E . K . Tyler , P . M . ; A . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Goulel ; ( in the absence of the Chaplain elect ); . A . P . G . S . D ., Bro . Martin ; P . G . f . D ., Bro . T . gllispn : P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Bro " . W .
Fraser ; P . G . A ., Bro . W . Wilkinson ; P . G . A ., Bro . Errington ; P . G . S . R ., Bro . Captain Golilsmith ; Director of Music , Bro . Henry " Brett , P . G . President of Board of Stewards , Bro . James Reid Hendry ; P . G . I . G ., Bro . Home ; P . G . Tyler , Bro . Rawdon . In investing Bro . H . Brett as P . G . D . of Music , the
Installing Master took occasion to say that , though he had conducted many installations , he had never atteneicel one at which the musical portion of the ceremonies had been more tastefully and efficiently rendered than at this , and no where had he more enjoyeel the singing anel organ performances .
After the investiture Bro . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master , S . C , then addressed the lodge as follows : —Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , anel brethren : The time has now come when it is customary that I should address you as Master of this lodge , but I shall endeavour to be exceedingly brief ,
because we have already gone through two ceremonies which have detained you a great length of time , anil therefore 1 do not think this is a proper occasion on which I should occupy much more of your time . I will , however , avail myelf of saying a few words , which I deem appropriate to the occasion , and then I will elismiss you anel close for the first time this * Provincial Grand Lodge .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
Brethren , you are all aware that Freemasonry has two great characteristics—Operative Masonry and Symbolical Masonry . The foundation of our lodges , no doubt , in its origin , was operative . Jt commenced with tbe building of the Temple of King Solomon , but now a great change had taken place in Masonry , so far as relates to i's operative character , for we have become symbolical or
speculative Masons ; we have abandoned operative Masonry altogether , and I daresay to a certain extent we have derived a large amount of advantage from the change . I hardly think it woulel suit me at the present time to perform the duties of Hiram , the Builder , or that it would suit you to cut timber on Mount Lebanon , or to quarry stones in Tyre . But what have we established'in the place
of that operative Masonry which , as regards our Order , no longer exists ? We have established an institution of the grandest possible character upon that foundation of 3 000 years ago ; an institution which is flourishing in every clime , and among every race ; there is none other like it in the whole world an institution whose greatness the brethren
acknowleelge with pride , an institution which all can seek entrance into with only two qualifications requisite—one being purity of character , and the other the acknowledgment of a Supreme Being . These are the only two qualifications required . Freemasonry is as wide as the world itself . It extends over Asia , Europe , America , Africa , and even Oceania and New Zealand , the most distant part of tbe
world from ancient civilization . Over the whole civilized globe , ajid wherever civilzcd roan sets his foot there we finel Freemasonry in all its glory . The great principle of Freemasonry is that we are all equal as Feecmasons . In this lodge every man is equal , except in so far as any of us may be put in authority over the others for the purpose of regulating the coneluct of the brethren , and guiding
the management of the institution . Freemasonry makes no distinctions as to creed or colour , Jew or Gentile , whoever they may be , all are equally acceptable ; and as to relig ious belief , the recognition of a Divine Being as the Great Architect of the Universe is the only qualification necessary for admission to the brotherhood . Of course , brethren , this is a theme upon which I might
descant at great length , but as I have alreatly promised to make my remarks as brief as possible , I will fulfil that promise . But there are a few matters with regard to myself which I should like to refer to , because there are some membersof thc Craft who have recently arrived in this colony , who are not aware of thc position I formerly held in connection with Frcmasonvy
and how long I have been a biother—milecd many of you were not born when I first became a member of the Craft . I holel in my hand a document which reminds me of the 23 rd of July 1839 , when I was initiated as an apprentice in Ihe mysteries of Freemasonry . I was in elue course raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and in October , 1839 , I was enrolled as a member of the Grand Lodge of
England , on the recorels of which my name stands at the present time . Now eluring that time it has devolved upon me to perform some of the most important Masonic acts . In tho first place having arrived in New Zeatand , I assisted in 1842 in instituting Lodge Ara , existing up to the present time , and I was elected as its first Master , I recollect that a that period a gentleman of the Jewish
persuasion came elown from Sydney . I do not know how it is that the gentlemen of that persuasion seem to be more intimately acquainted with our ceremonies than anyone else . I recollect that fact , and it reminds me of the perfect and regular way in which Bro . Lazar conducted the ceremony to-day . Yeu see St . Paul's Church there on the hill ; I assisted subsequently to the ceremony in laying
the foundation stone of that church . Five anel thirty years ago is a long time , brethren , a very long time to look back upon . Again , you see the Supreme Court , and I dare say many of you will recollect that I laid the foundation store of that building myself as a Master Mason in 1865 . In 18 77 , one of thc most pleasing incidents of
my career jn Masonry p-jci ^ ffed , when I was invited to thc Thames by brother Masons , You must understand that being an English Freemason , I had not yet become connected with any Scotch Lodge . [ The continuation of the above report will be given in our next , ]
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Derby.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DERBY .
This new Provincial Grand Chapter was consccrateel at the Masonic Hall Derby , on Thursday , 1877 . Comp . Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , installed the Right Hon . The Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., as Grand Superintendent , H . C . Okeover Esq ., R . W . P . G . D . of
England as Granel H ., anel John Gasby Esq ., as Grand J . The following companions were appointed as the Prov G . Officers : — W . Naylor , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . E . J . Campion , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . N . Thos . Horsley , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . P . S . F . Iliffe , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . ist . A . Soj
R , R . Duke , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . 2 nd . A . Soj Thos . Cox , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . Treas . Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A . P . Z . 1235 I > ro »' G- Rfg * - R . Grundcy , Z . 625 Prov . G . Sw ., B . T . Turner , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . Sta . B . G . T . Wright , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . D . of C . W . H . Marston , Z . 253 Prov . G . Org .
T . Slinn , 233 Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . Terry performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . In the evening there was a banquet , at which the R . W . P . G . M . presided and was most cordially welcomed . [ This report , unavoidably delayeel , is printed by special request . ]
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the subscribers , to this institution held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall . Col . James Peters in the chair . There were also present Bros . John . Faulkr . er , S . Rawson , Thomas W . White ,
A . H . Tattershall , John Boyd , F . G . Baker , E . Spooner W . F . C . Moutrie , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , J . A . Rucker , Edward Cox , Thomas Cubitt , C . J . Rushworth , Thomas Massa , Joseph Smith , andF . R . W . Hedges for Secretary . The motion of the last meeting and of the House Committee , Quarterly Court , and Building Committee and Audit Committee , having been read , authority was
given to the Chairman to sign cheques . Bro . ' Hawsoti asked whether a Chairman had been secured for the next festival , as the time was running short . 1 he Chairman said there had not , but this subject hael engaged his attention , as well as the subject of the opening of the new building ; and he suggested that Lord Suffield should be applied to with respect to it .
It was then arranged that Lord Suffield should be written to , to enquire what time would be convenient to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , to open the building . The Chairman said he had been informed by Bro Hedges that there were already 100 Stewards for the next festival .
After some petitions had been received , the Committee granted permission to Bro . Little , Secretary , to conduct the business of the Institution at his home , on account of his ill-health , and the inclement state of the weather . An addition of £ 10 a year was maele to the salary of G . j S . Peachey , the clerk in the Secretary's office , and the Committee then aeljourned .
Masonic Concert At Aberavon.
MASONIC CONCERT AT ABERAVON .
The pretty assembly room of the Abcravon Public Hall was well patronised on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., to hear 3 concert given under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity , anel under the patronage of R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Eastern Division of South Wales ) , Sir George Elliot , M . P ., and of the W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . M . Tennant ,
and the officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . A number of distinguished Masons appeared in full Masonic costume , and a procession formed from the lodge room to the concert hall , the brethren of the Afan Lodge , and the W . M ., Bro . David , leading , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master bringing up the rear . Ah excellent programme was provided , but from some reason at present unexplained , the Misses
Gertrude and Jenny Lewis , who were engaged to sing , did not attend . As the matter somewhat effects the professional status of these popular artistes we trust that they will be able to satisfactorily explain their position in the matter . Their non-attendance caused much vexation and anxiety * to the committee who had arranged the concert , and the circumstance was disappointing to an
expectant audience . The latter showed much sympathy with the promoters , and their indulgence did not 50 unrewarded . The gentlemen who kindly gave their services redoubled their efforts to fill up the blank caused , and with a good measure of success . We have not space for lengthened details , but we may say the fine strong tenor voice of Bro . Videon Harding ( Carmarthen ) was heard to great advantage ; Bro . David Rosser's ( Aberdare )
pleasing style and musical voice gained him a full share of popular favour . The cornet solos of Bro . Blake ( Llanelly ) and Mr . Levy were artistic performances , and the flute solo by Mr . Hall received appreciative applause . Bro . Ratcliffe , of Llanelly , and Mr . Taliesin Richards ( Cwmavon ) did good service as accompanists . The choruses by members of Afan Lodge were nicely rendered , and notwithslaneling the drawback alluded to , " the concert was a musical and , we hope , a financial success .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
GERMAN REED ' S ENTERTAINMENT . —There is . no entertainment in London more pleasing , more innocent , and yet withal more mirth moving than German Reed ' s . The present programme includes a musical comedietta entitled " Once in a century , " the plot of which turns upon a very happy conceit . We shall not tell the story , for the main charm of the piece consists of the surprise in store for the audience . Tbe comedietta is followed by a new musical
Sketch entitled " The Musical Almanack , " by Corney Grain . The musical sketches by this excellent sin ger , clever actor and thorough artist need no comment , their fame is universal , and of this new musical sketch we can only say that its one fault is its brevity ; we longetl for more , and this perhaps was the reason why the cocluding piece " Our New Doll ' s House " pleased us not . We understand that a new piece will shortly take thc place of the "Doll ' s House . "
LYCEUM . —At this theatre Mr . Irving plays alternately in " The Bells , " " The Lyons Mail , " and " Charles the First . " Of these plays the last named is by far the best , though thc scope for the great actor is narrower than in either of the other two . Besieles Mr . Irving never could play a good man very well , his forte is a villain , or at least a semi-villain . He made the character of Digby Grand
, in " Two Roses , " by the extra spice of hypocrisy which he threw into it . In " Charles the First " Mr . Irving does not even look thc upri ght , noble , open gentleman that Mr . Wills depicts ; he looks more like the Charles of protestant history . We elo not know whether Mr . Wills or Protestant history is in the right as to " Charles the First , " but we do know that Mr . Irving would have played the part of Cromwell to perfection .
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Freemasonry In New Zealand.
extended to us thc right hand of fellowship by joining in the ceremony . Time will not permit me to address you at any great length . To give an outline of such an ancient institution as Freemasonry , would be like repeating tbe history of the world , its area is so vast , its subject so multifarious , anel the treasures gathered for ages into its archives are so numerous .
The intellectual man is struck with Freemasonry as comprehending in all its varieties the whole of human life , the contemplation of which is inexhaustible . Suffice it to sa * s , that a Mason , no matter what his creed may be , must be a believer in the Grand Architect of the Universe , he must be a law-abiding citizen , anil he is taught to measure his actions by the rule cf morality , as also to
retain in their fullest splendour those truly Masonic ornaments which are the distinguishing characteristics of the Order , " Benevolence and Charity . " From the earliest ages Freemasonry has been subject to opposition , but firm in its rectitude it has successfully withstood it , and even to this day there are those . who decry it—knowing nothing of it , and from their ignorance , cannot comprehend its
intellectual and moral development , It is that sacred bond that teaches us the immortality of the soul , that binds men of the most discordant opinions into one band of brothers , gives one language to all nations , and one altar to men of all religions . There are those who pretend to deny the existence of a Supreme Governor of the Universe , and death to them would be but an eternal sleep . What a faith
for a rational being to hold in a worlel teeming with wonders of animal and vegetable life . We behold thc waters of a noble river flowing ceaselessly onward to swell the mighty ocean ; there they do not remain . The glorious sun , in its bright career , attracts the pure elements again to the skies , where , waited by evening zephyrs over distant hills , silently at night it descends
in gentle dew to coil the arid plain , or condensed in heavy clouels , in dark horizon and in lightning ' s lurid glare , proclaims the approaching storm , pouring the treasures of heaven in liberal profusion over the vast field of human labour—causing the grass to grow , the grain to swell , the trees to bud , and the heart of man to rejoice . They cannot discern in this the handiwork of thc Creator . The Freemason , however , learns that , when he has
performed his allotted task , when this life is ended , it closes to open upon a newer and a higher one , where in a second temple and purer lodge , he will finel " Eternal Truth . "For on Him he will calmly rely To whom alone All secrets are known , Who reigns supreme on high . At the conclusion of the address , Bro . Lazar offereel up prayer .
Ode— " Now the Evening Shadows . " Now the evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rites reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast , God of Light ! whose love unceasing , Doth to all Thy works attend ,
Crown our order with Thy blessing : Build , sustain us to the end . Humbly now we bow before Thee , Grateful for Thy aiel Divine ; Everlasting power and glory , Mighty Architect ' . be Thine . At 3 o ' clock , the officers and brethren of Lodge St .
Andrew assembleel in the Hall , and thc W . M ., Bro . Walker , having raised the Lodge to the Third Degree , Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master ( elect ) , was receiveel with the customary Masonic honours . The ceremony of the installation differed very slightly from that in the case of Bro . Graham , D . G . M ., E . C . The consecration of the Loelge was performeel by the Installing Master anil Bro .
Walker , W . M . ; Bro . Murray , . W . M ., Sir Walter Scott ; and Bro . Brodie , P . H ., Sir Walter Scott , sprinkled the corn , wine , and oil . After the consecration , a very beautiful opening prayer was offered up by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Gould , P . G . Chaplain . After the investiture of P . G . M ., Bro . thc Hon F .
Whitaker , thelfollowing officers were invested : —P . G . S . M ., Bro . Anderson , P . M . ; P . G . S . W ., Bro . Brodie , P . M . ; P . G . J . W . ; Bro . A . Dewar , P . M . ; P . G . Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Murray , W . M , ; P . G . Secretary , Bro . E . K . Tyler , P . M . ; A . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Goulel ; ( in the absence of the Chaplain elect ); . A . P . G . S . D ., Bro . Martin ; P . G . f . D ., Bro . T . gllispn : P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Bro " . W .
Fraser ; P . G . A ., Bro . W . Wilkinson ; P . G . A ., Bro . Errington ; P . G . S . R ., Bro . Captain Golilsmith ; Director of Music , Bro . Henry " Brett , P . G . President of Board of Stewards , Bro . James Reid Hendry ; P . G . I . G ., Bro . Home ; P . G . Tyler , Bro . Rawdon . In investing Bro . H . Brett as P . G . D . of Music , the
Installing Master took occasion to say that , though he had conducted many installations , he had never atteneicel one at which the musical portion of the ceremonies had been more tastefully and efficiently rendered than at this , and no where had he more enjoyeel the singing anel organ performances .
After the investiture Bro . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master , S . C , then addressed the lodge as follows : —Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , anel brethren : The time has now come when it is customary that I should address you as Master of this lodge , but I shall endeavour to be exceedingly brief ,
because we have already gone through two ceremonies which have detained you a great length of time , anil therefore 1 do not think this is a proper occasion on which I should occupy much more of your time . I will , however , avail myelf of saying a few words , which I deem appropriate to the occasion , and then I will elismiss you anel close for the first time this * Provincial Grand Lodge .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
Brethren , you are all aware that Freemasonry has two great characteristics—Operative Masonry and Symbolical Masonry . The foundation of our lodges , no doubt , in its origin , was operative . Jt commenced with tbe building of the Temple of King Solomon , but now a great change had taken place in Masonry , so far as relates to i's operative character , for we have become symbolical or
speculative Masons ; we have abandoned operative Masonry altogether , and I daresay to a certain extent we have derived a large amount of advantage from the change . I hardly think it woulel suit me at the present time to perform the duties of Hiram , the Builder , or that it would suit you to cut timber on Mount Lebanon , or to quarry stones in Tyre . But what have we established'in the place
of that operative Masonry which , as regards our Order , no longer exists ? We have established an institution of the grandest possible character upon that foundation of 3 000 years ago ; an institution which is flourishing in every clime , and among every race ; there is none other like it in the whole world an institution whose greatness the brethren
acknowleelge with pride , an institution which all can seek entrance into with only two qualifications requisite—one being purity of character , and the other the acknowledgment of a Supreme Being . These are the only two qualifications required . Freemasonry is as wide as the world itself . It extends over Asia , Europe , America , Africa , and even Oceania and New Zealand , the most distant part of tbe
world from ancient civilization . Over the whole civilized globe , ajid wherever civilzcd roan sets his foot there we finel Freemasonry in all its glory . The great principle of Freemasonry is that we are all equal as Feecmasons . In this lodge every man is equal , except in so far as any of us may be put in authority over the others for the purpose of regulating the coneluct of the brethren , and guiding
the management of the institution . Freemasonry makes no distinctions as to creed or colour , Jew or Gentile , whoever they may be , all are equally acceptable ; and as to relig ious belief , the recognition of a Divine Being as the Great Architect of the Universe is the only qualification necessary for admission to the brotherhood . Of course , brethren , this is a theme upon which I might
descant at great length , but as I have alreatly promised to make my remarks as brief as possible , I will fulfil that promise . But there are a few matters with regard to myself which I should like to refer to , because there are some membersof thc Craft who have recently arrived in this colony , who are not aware of thc position I formerly held in connection with Frcmasonvy
and how long I have been a biother—milecd many of you were not born when I first became a member of the Craft . I holel in my hand a document which reminds me of the 23 rd of July 1839 , when I was initiated as an apprentice in Ihe mysteries of Freemasonry . I was in elue course raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and in October , 1839 , I was enrolled as a member of the Grand Lodge of
England , on the recorels of which my name stands at the present time . Now eluring that time it has devolved upon me to perform some of the most important Masonic acts . In tho first place having arrived in New Zeatand , I assisted in 1842 in instituting Lodge Ara , existing up to the present time , and I was elected as its first Master , I recollect that a that period a gentleman of the Jewish
persuasion came elown from Sydney . I do not know how it is that the gentlemen of that persuasion seem to be more intimately acquainted with our ceremonies than anyone else . I recollect that fact , and it reminds me of the perfect and regular way in which Bro . Lazar conducted the ceremony to-day . Yeu see St . Paul's Church there on the hill ; I assisted subsequently to the ceremony in laying
the foundation stone of that church . Five anel thirty years ago is a long time , brethren , a very long time to look back upon . Again , you see the Supreme Court , and I dare say many of you will recollect that I laid the foundation store of that building myself as a Master Mason in 1865 . In 18 77 , one of thc most pleasing incidents of
my career jn Masonry p-jci ^ ffed , when I was invited to thc Thames by brother Masons , You must understand that being an English Freemason , I had not yet become connected with any Scotch Lodge . [ The continuation of the above report will be given in our next , ]
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Derby.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DERBY .
This new Provincial Grand Chapter was consccrateel at the Masonic Hall Derby , on Thursday , 1877 . Comp . Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , installed the Right Hon . The Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., as Grand Superintendent , H . C . Okeover Esq ., R . W . P . G . D . of
England as Granel H ., anel John Gasby Esq ., as Grand J . The following companions were appointed as the Prov G . Officers : — W . Naylor , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . E . J . Campion , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . N . Thos . Horsley , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . P . S . F . Iliffe , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . ist . A . Soj
R , R . Duke , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . 2 nd . A . Soj Thos . Cox , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . Treas . Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A . P . Z . 1235 I > ro »' G- Rfg * - R . Grundcy , Z . 625 Prov . G . Sw ., B . T . Turner , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . Sta . B . G . T . Wright , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . D . of C . W . H . Marston , Z . 253 Prov . G . Org .
T . Slinn , 233 Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . Terry performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . In the evening there was a banquet , at which the R . W . P . G . M . presided and was most cordially welcomed . [ This report , unavoidably delayeel , is printed by special request . ]
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the subscribers , to this institution held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall . Col . James Peters in the chair . There were also present Bros . John . Faulkr . er , S . Rawson , Thomas W . White ,
A . H . Tattershall , John Boyd , F . G . Baker , E . Spooner W . F . C . Moutrie , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , J . A . Rucker , Edward Cox , Thomas Cubitt , C . J . Rushworth , Thomas Massa , Joseph Smith , andF . R . W . Hedges for Secretary . The motion of the last meeting and of the House Committee , Quarterly Court , and Building Committee and Audit Committee , having been read , authority was
given to the Chairman to sign cheques . Bro . ' Hawsoti asked whether a Chairman had been secured for the next festival , as the time was running short . 1 he Chairman said there had not , but this subject hael engaged his attention , as well as the subject of the opening of the new building ; and he suggested that Lord Suffield should be applied to with respect to it .
It was then arranged that Lord Suffield should be written to , to enquire what time would be convenient to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , to open the building . The Chairman said he had been informed by Bro Hedges that there were already 100 Stewards for the next festival .
After some petitions had been received , the Committee granted permission to Bro . Little , Secretary , to conduct the business of the Institution at his home , on account of his ill-health , and the inclement state of the weather . An addition of £ 10 a year was maele to the salary of G . j S . Peachey , the clerk in the Secretary's office , and the Committee then aeljourned .
Masonic Concert At Aberavon.
MASONIC CONCERT AT ABERAVON .
The pretty assembly room of the Abcravon Public Hall was well patronised on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., to hear 3 concert given under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity , anel under the patronage of R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Eastern Division of South Wales ) , Sir George Elliot , M . P ., and of the W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . M . Tennant ,
and the officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . A number of distinguished Masons appeared in full Masonic costume , and a procession formed from the lodge room to the concert hall , the brethren of the Afan Lodge , and the W . M ., Bro . David , leading , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master bringing up the rear . Ah excellent programme was provided , but from some reason at present unexplained , the Misses
Gertrude and Jenny Lewis , who were engaged to sing , did not attend . As the matter somewhat effects the professional status of these popular artistes we trust that they will be able to satisfactorily explain their position in the matter . Their non-attendance caused much vexation and anxiety * to the committee who had arranged the concert , and the circumstance was disappointing to an
expectant audience . The latter showed much sympathy with the promoters , and their indulgence did not 50 unrewarded . The gentlemen who kindly gave their services redoubled their efforts to fill up the blank caused , and with a good measure of success . We have not space for lengthened details , but we may say the fine strong tenor voice of Bro . Videon Harding ( Carmarthen ) was heard to great advantage ; Bro . David Rosser's ( Aberdare )
pleasing style and musical voice gained him a full share of popular favour . The cornet solos of Bro . Blake ( Llanelly ) and Mr . Levy were artistic performances , and the flute solo by Mr . Hall received appreciative applause . Bro . Ratcliffe , of Llanelly , and Mr . Taliesin Richards ( Cwmavon ) did good service as accompanists . The choruses by members of Afan Lodge were nicely rendered , and notwithslaneling the drawback alluded to , " the concert was a musical and , we hope , a financial success .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
GERMAN REED ' S ENTERTAINMENT . —There is . no entertainment in London more pleasing , more innocent , and yet withal more mirth moving than German Reed ' s . The present programme includes a musical comedietta entitled " Once in a century , " the plot of which turns upon a very happy conceit . We shall not tell the story , for the main charm of the piece consists of the surprise in store for the audience . Tbe comedietta is followed by a new musical
Sketch entitled " The Musical Almanack , " by Corney Grain . The musical sketches by this excellent sin ger , clever actor and thorough artist need no comment , their fame is universal , and of this new musical sketch we can only say that its one fault is its brevity ; we longetl for more , and this perhaps was the reason why the cocluding piece " Our New Doll ' s House " pleased us not . We understand that a new piece will shortly take thc place of the "Doll ' s House . "
LYCEUM . —At this theatre Mr . Irving plays alternately in " The Bells , " " The Lyons Mail , " and " Charles the First . " Of these plays the last named is by far the best , though thc scope for the great actor is narrower than in either of the other two . Besieles Mr . Irving never could play a good man very well , his forte is a villain , or at least a semi-villain . He made the character of Digby Grand
, in " Two Roses , " by the extra spice of hypocrisy which he threw into it . In " Charles the First " Mr . Irving does not even look thc upri ght , noble , open gentleman that Mr . Wills depicts ; he looks more like the Charles of protestant history . We elo not know whether Mr . Wills or Protestant history is in the right as to " Charles the First , " but we do know that Mr . Irving would have played the part of Cromwell to perfection .