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Article INSTRUCTION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article Mark Masonry. Page 1 of 1 Article Rosicrucian Society. Page 1 of 1 Article Red Cross Constantine. Page 1 of 1 Article South Africa. Page 1 of 1 Article South Africa. Page 1 of 1 Article OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT MOSSEL BAY. Page 1 of 1 Article CONSECRATION OF THE WHARTON LODGE, No. 2045. Page 1 of 1 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 1 of 1 Article PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE, No. 823. Page 1 of 1 Article SOUTH MIDDLESEX v. LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE. Page 1 of 1
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Instruction.
Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony Of initiation was rehearsed by the WM ., Bro . Geo . Flint acting as candidate . Bro . G . C . Banks , having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodgewas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed ,. with Bro . Banks as candidate , the ln ^ i » «»< Tnnpned in the Third Degree , and closed down to
the First . Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., being the day after "Bank Holiday , no meeting will be held . Bro . Francis , Preceptor , will occupy the chair of K . S . on Tuesday evening , the 12 th inst ., and it is hoped a good meeting of brethren will come to support him . A meeting of the Benevolent Fund of the Association will take place after lodge is closed . ¦ r . HIRWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting of
this lodge was held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Roebuck Tavern , Chiswick High-road , when there were present Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , W . M . ; D . Stroud , S . W . ; J . Thomson , P . M ., J . W . ; George Gardner , Treas . ; A . H . Strong , Sec ; J . Corston , P . M ., S . D ., G . Gardner , I . G . ; and Smither . . . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of and confirmedThe
the last meeting were read . Preceptor worked the Sections of the First Lecture . It was then announced that the lodge would not again meet till the first Saturday in September , and in all probability a new home will be found for it in the interim , the present place of meeting not being nearly large enough . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , lodge was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK -MARK LODGE ( T . I . ) . —At ' the regular quarterly meeting of this lodge held on the 15 th inst ., Bro . M . Millington in the chair , a Chaplain ' s jewel was presented to the lodge by Bro . the Rev . W . C . Lukis , P . M ., Deputy Prov . G . M . M . M . of West Yorkshire .. On the motion of Bro .. T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., a guinea was voted to the
Hughan Testimonial Fund ; and on the motion ot the W . M . a guinea was voted to the Dewar Benefit Fund . Two candidates were proposed , and there being no other business the lodge proceeded to instruction , and the ceremony of advancement was rehearsed , the chair being assumed by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., G . J . O . After the close of ¦ the lodge the members met at refreshment .
HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 284 ) . —The installatibn meeting of this body was held at the Seven Sisters ' Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on the 9 th ult ., when Bro . Major Penrose , P . p . Steward Mark , was duly installed W . M . Before the installation two candidates , Bros . Rignell and J . Handley were duly advanced by Bro . T . Poore , P . G . S . D ., in his usual impressive manner , and then Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W ., performed in a most
admirable manner the ceremony of installation . The W . M . then appointed his officers : Bros . E . G . Lewis , I . P . M . ; J . D . Burton , S . VV . ; A . G . Fuller , J . W . ; P . Gillery , M . O . ; Rev . C . H . Roberts , B . A . S . O . ; F . W . S . Wheelhouse , J . O . ; H . Dance , Reg . Marks ; E . Holt , Sec ; A . H . Little , Treas . ; . Rev . C . H . Roberts , B . A ., Chap , and Org . ; J . Webb , S . D . ; C . Handley , J . D . ; J . Black , I . G . ; J . Handley , D . D . ; and J . Verry , Tyler .
The lodge was then closed and the brethren proceeded 'to the banquet , served in Bro . Oddy ' s usual liberal manner . The visitors . present were Bros . T . Poore , C . F . Matier , J . Mathew , VV . Beasley , J . J . Thomas , and J . Leeman . Grace having been sung by the choir specially brought up from Enfield by Bros . Rev . C . - H . Roberts and E . Holt ,
the usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . A good selection of music was given , and songs sung by the choir , Bros . Rev . C . H . Roberts , E . Holt , J . Webb , and J . Black , . and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The choir and music being very much appreciated , for which the thanks of the lodge are due to Bros , the Rev . C . H . Roberts and
E . Holt . In the course of the evening the W . M . presented Bro . E . G . Lewis , the outgoing W . Master with a very handsome jewel , unanimously voted him by the brethren , and in a . very happy , feeling , and impressive speech complimented him ( Bro . Lewis ) on having obtained the jewel , and said he had much pleasure in pinning the jewel on his manly breastthe Victoria Cross of 284 , Captain for 1 SS 3-
, , 1884 , so nobly and justly earned by the manner in which he had commanded his regiment , and he ( the W . M . ) trusted that when it pleased the Grand Overseer of the Universe to take Bro . Lewis to himself , to take him . to the realms of bliss , to that bourne from whence no traveller returns , that he ( Bro . Lewis ) would hand down that jewel
to his eldest son pure and unsullied as his own good name , as an heirloom , so that when he looked at it it would remind him of the esteem and respect in which the brethren of 2 S 4 held his father—an upright , good , all round Mason . Bro . Lewis replied , thanking the W . M . for his eulogium , and'the brethren for the jewel ;
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly convocation was held at 8 A , Red Lion-square , on the 117 th ult ., there being present V . W . Fra . George Lambert , Master of the Temple ; V . W . Fra . J . R . Foulger , Dep . M . of T . ; R . W . Fra . Wynri , Westcott , M . B ., Secretary ; Fras . Thiellay , Massa , Livingstone , J . J . Thomas , and J . GilbertAcolyte . The M . C . was opened in due form ,
, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and -confirmed . ¦ The ballot was taken for Bro . C . H . Flack , and was unanimous in his favour . Letters of regret for non-attendance from two other candidates were read and entered on the minutes . V . W . Fra . , C . F . Matier , P . S . M . in Scoti . 1 , Hon . o ° , was proposed as an honorary
¦ member of the college , and the proposal was ordered to •be placed on the agenda paper for next convocation . It was announced that the Supreme Magus had appointed K . W . Frater Wynn Westcott , M . B ., to be a member of the' High Council , and to the S ° of the Third Order of 't'Hc society * The M . C . was then closed in due form at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the fratres adjourned to a banquet , according to ancient custom .
Red Cross Constantine.
Red Cross Constantine .
WORKINGTON—Dykes Conclave . ( No . 36 ) . —This , one of the most flourishing degrees in West Cumberland , held the annual installation meeting in the Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., Sir Kt . H . Peacock , M . P . S ., presided , when Bros . Lieut .-Col . F . R . Sewell , arid A . Moordaff were balloted for , and being in attendance were installed as sir knights of the Order , when Sir Kt . R . Robinson . P . S ., assumed the chair , and Sir Kt . George
Dalrymple , was presented and installed as M . P . S ., Sir Kts . D . Bell , Viceroy ; Rev . E . M . Rice , S . G . ; Chas . Gowan . J . G . ; J . Mills , H . P . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . S ., Recorder ; J . Abbott , Prefect ; J . Dodd , St . Br . ; R . Baxter , Orator ; Wm . Bradley , H . ; A . E . Sadler , Almoner ; R , Walker , D . C . ; J . J-. Robinson , and J . F . Kirkconel ,
Stewards ; and J- Hewson , Sentinel , lhe following sir knights were present : Thos . Mandle , P . S . ; VV . Shilton , P . S . ; J . C . Hunter , and Ed . Tyson , P . S ., who rendered good assistance •to Sir Kt . Robinson in the ceremony of installation . The sir knights afterwards dined with the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge that met the same day .
South Africa.
South Africa .
PRESENTATION OF A NEW BANNER TO THE ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 2 . The above lodge received a handsome addition to its possessions on Tuesday evening , June iSth , in the shape of an elegant banner , the combined gift of Past Grand Master Wm . F . Bunting and Worshipful Master Arthur Everitt . The banner , is 36 x 54 inches and is made of a
class of silk especially designed for such purposes , being woven in a single piece . The face is of white silk , the top and bottom having a gilt scroll bearing the name and birth of the lodge in black letters : — " St . John ' s Lodge , Ne . 2 , Constituted A . L . 5 S 02 . " In the centre is a pretty pastoral scene with a full figure of St . fohn the Baptist in the foreground , and by his side a
lamb . The Saint bears in his left hand a staff , on which is the legend Ecce Agnus Dei upon a scroll . A flowing river with mountains and sky , make a neat backing . This scene is in oval form surrounded with a silver rim with handsome scroll design in gold , black and violet hues . The reverse side shows several important emblems of Freemasonry . The silk is of blue , and across the bottom
is the tesselated pavement . Standing to the right and left are two brazen pillars , one in the Doric and the other the Ionic order of architecture . These are surmounted by two globes , terrestrial and . celestial . From the centre of the top the all-seeing eye looks down , surrounded by a halo of light and as a centre piece there is a five pointed silver blazing star . The sides of the banner are branded with
gold lace and at the bottom depends three inch bullion Fringe . Two heavy bullion tassels hang from the . ends of the cross bar upon which the banner hangs . The staff is black , topped by an imitation fleur to lys , and the same is at each end of the cross bar . The bearer will have a collar of blue leather , edged with white , and the socket in which the staff rests is of silver , and has the following inscription :
"The Banner of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 2 , A . F . & A . M . The gift of Arthur E » erett , VV . M ., and W . F . Bunting , P . M ., June , 1 SS 4 . " The ceremony of presentation and dedication was of much interest to the large assemblage of the Fraternity who had gathered for that purpose . Among those present were a large number of Past Masters . When the lodge had been opened the Standard Bearer entered the room and
brought the banner to the altar , whereupon Bro . Bunting , P . M ., moved that the banner might be dedicated for the proper purpose . A dedicatory prayer was then made by Rev . R . Mathers , after which a vocal sextette sung the hymn appropriate to the occasion , Prof . Gubb officiating at the organ . The banner was then taken to the north-east corner of the lodge , where it was formally presented by Bro .
Bunting , P . M ., in the course of which he made some interesting remarks bearing upon the use of banners . The gift was received by- Bro . Everitt , W . M ., on behalf of the lodge and a vote of thanks to the donors ! moved by Bro . Hatheway , seconded by Bro . Hegan , P . M ., was unanimously
carried . Addresses were made by Bro . Peters , Past Grand Master , and Bro . Willis , Past Deputy Grand Master , and the ceremony closed in the usual wav . —St . John ' s Daily Telegraph . —I The banner was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , Liverpool , Manchester , and Glasgow . !
South Africa.
the charge he delivered to the Architect and Building Committee , had been amply fulfilled , as evidenced bjj the neat and substantial edifice they were about to' enter . He trusted that the members of the lodge would prove worthy of it , and that in all their working the high principles of the Craft Would actuate each member . The key of the building having been then handed on a cushion to the W . M ., Bro . Crazier advanced to the door of
the building and declared it open for the purposes of Ancient Freemasonry . The installation ceremonies were then proceeded with . Bro . Crozier acting as I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . De Kock . The following brethren were installed to the respective offices : —Bros . R . J . Crazier , P . M .,- J . A . Cuff , VV . M . ; F . Dickinson , S . W . ; H . Maekay , J . W . ; A . S . Hadfield ,
Sec ; A . J . Kirkman , Treas . ; A . E . Penny , S . D . ; S . Orton , J . D . ; R . Transfeldt , I . G . ; T . Riley , T . ; T . Ilhngworth and A . Erickson , Stwds . ; VV . B . Dixie , Org . Much satisfaction was felt and expressed by the members with the completeness and comfort of the new Temple . A banquet afterwards took place in the evening at the old Masonic Hall .
Opening Of The New Masonic Temple At Mossel Bay.
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT MOSSEL BAY .
Tuesday , June 25 th , will be long remembered as a redletter day in the annals of Freemasonry in Mossel Bay , for , in addition to the customary ceremonies proper to the occasion , the new temple , the corner-stone of which was laid by Bro . Judge Buchanan on the 2 Sth March last , had been completed for opening .
The brethren assembled at the old Masonic lodge , and headed by the Mossel Bay brass band , in uniform , marched to St . Peter's Church , where , after a short and bright special service , a brief address was delivered to the brethren by Bro . Rev . F . H . Fisher . The Chaplain took . his text from Isaiah Ivii . 15 , and remarked that though the words of the text seemed to contain a contradiction in terms , yet in
reality the truth they contained was proved by the history of God ' s dealings with men—as , for instance , in the cases of Abraham , Moses , and King Solomon . Alluding to the opening of the new temple , the preacher drew a comparison between this occasion arid that of the dedication , of the temple at Jerusalem ; God ' s presence was vouchsafed then , and would be now if the brethren were actuated by pure and unworldly motives . The preacher concluded by
reminding . the brethren of the death during the past Masonic year of that great ornament to the Craft , Prince Leopold , and urged all to follow his blameless and useful life . A collection was made at the clase of the address for the repairs of the Mission House . After service the procession was re-formed and proceeded to the new Temple , a halt being made at the enclosure . Bro . R . J . Crozier , P . M ., then aidressed the btethrtn . He said that the wishes of Bro . Buchanan , and
Consecration Of The Wharton Lodge, No. 2045.
CONSECRATION OF THE WHARTON LODGE , No . 2045 .
The Wharton Lodge , No . 2045 , was consecrated on the 29 th inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , Willesden , by the R . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clarke , Grand Secretary of England , who was assisted by W . Bro . Frederick Davison , G . A . D ., as S . Warden ; \ V . Bro . Geo . Lambert
P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; V . W . Bro . Ambrose Hall , P . G . Chap ., as Chaplain ; and W . Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of Cers . A large number of brethren were present , and after the lodge had been opened in the three Degrees , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke announced the granting of the warrant by the M . W . the Grand Master , and congratulated the
founders on the success of their efforts . Bro . Frank Richardson then ranged the petitioners in due form , and read the warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England , whereupon the Consecrating Officer enquired whether the petitioners approved of the officers named in the warrant , and having been answered in the affirmative , called upon the Chaplain , Bro . Ambrose Hall , to deliver the oration . At the close of the oration , ' the acting W . M . ;
assisted by bis officers , performed the ceremony of consecration . The ceremony of installing Bro . William Side , P . M . 1507 , as W . M . was then proceeded with , being rendered most impressively by the Grand Secretary , and it is due to all concerned to say that the work throughout was very ably performed . The VV . M . then appointed his officers , and Bra . the Rev . J . C . Wharton , vicar of Willesden , P . M . 357 , was elected Treasurer . A banquet afterwards took place , at which the Worshipful Master presided . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
We understand a rumour is current that the whole of the candidates will be admitted at the next meeting without election . When we state that there are 30 candidates for 13 vacancies it will be at once seen that such an event could not possibly occur .
Picnic Of The Everton Lodge, No. 823.
PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 .
The members of the Everton L ^ dge , No . S 23 , which meets monthly at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , along with their lady friends , left Birkenhead on Monday morning , the 21 st ult ., on a visit to the lovely valf of Llangollen for picnic purposes . Amongst those present to assist the new
W . M ., Bro . lohn King , were Bros . John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Beesley , P . M . ; T . Webster , PiM . ; 1 . J . Boyle , P . M . ; H . Ashmore , P . M . ; VV . Brassey , I . P . M . ; 1 . Galley , J . W . ; R . W . Gow , Sec . ; W . Maddox * . S . D . ; R . S . Milne , J . D . ; R . T . Britten , I . G . ; C . Aston , S . S . ; J . Gerty , J . S . ; D . Calton , E . Morgan , Cretney , Hipson , Bewley , Hynes , Griffiths , Fairbrother , Metcalf , Williamson ,
Sitmey , M'Elhinny , Hart , and Fennel ! . A very interesting programme had been arranged by the VV . M ., consisting of songs , dances , and other entertainments , which was carried out most successfully , Bros . Handford , Citrine , Bevan , and others , contributing much to the enjoyment of the day . The party were photographed
in group by Bro . Kruger , as were also the Past Masters and W . M . and his officers . Bro . G Eyton ' s band accompanied the party . The catering of Mr . Allen , of the Ponsonby Arras Hotel , was excellent . The party left Llangollen at 7 . 30 p . m ., and arrived at the Liverpool landing-stage about 030 yjv
South Middlesex V. London Rifle Brigade.
SOUTH MIDDLESEX v . LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE .
On Tuesday evening last , the 29 th ult ., the annual rifle shooting match between teams of eiyht members selected from lodges S 58 and 1962 came off at Rainham and resulted in an easy win for the junior lodge , as was the case last year when the match was . shot at Caterham . Bro . Neville
Green captained a strong team of the London Rifle Brigade men , all of whom shot up well , but the scores . of g 3 and 88 made with the snider by Bros . McDougall and Rix are well worthy of special notice . Bro . VV . H . Hobbiss led the South Middlesex team and set them a good example by making the excellent score of S 6 ; he was , however , unable to get together a good team , and so laboured under a great disadvantage . ¦ After the match the two teams returned to town
together and at once proceeded to the London Rifle Brigade's head-quarters , at Finsbury-pavement , where the winners entertained their friends of the South Middlesex Lodge to supper , the chair being taken by Bro . Green . After the cloth was removed the remainder of the evening was pleasantly passed , some good sonjs being sun ^ by Bros . Walker , Jones , Fraser , Capt . Woods , Lieut . Larner , and others . The speeches , which of course came first , were short and few in number .
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Instruction.
Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony Of initiation was rehearsed by the WM ., Bro . Geo . Flint acting as candidate . Bro . G . C . Banks , having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodgewas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed ,. with Bro . Banks as candidate , the ln ^ i » «»< Tnnpned in the Third Degree , and closed down to
the First . Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., being the day after "Bank Holiday , no meeting will be held . Bro . Francis , Preceptor , will occupy the chair of K . S . on Tuesday evening , the 12 th inst ., and it is hoped a good meeting of brethren will come to support him . A meeting of the Benevolent Fund of the Association will take place after lodge is closed . ¦ r . HIRWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting of
this lodge was held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Roebuck Tavern , Chiswick High-road , when there were present Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , W . M . ; D . Stroud , S . W . ; J . Thomson , P . M ., J . W . ; George Gardner , Treas . ; A . H . Strong , Sec ; J . Corston , P . M ., S . D ., G . Gardner , I . G . ; and Smither . . . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of and confirmedThe
the last meeting were read . Preceptor worked the Sections of the First Lecture . It was then announced that the lodge would not again meet till the first Saturday in September , and in all probability a new home will be found for it in the interim , the present place of meeting not being nearly large enough . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , lodge was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK -MARK LODGE ( T . I . ) . —At ' the regular quarterly meeting of this lodge held on the 15 th inst ., Bro . M . Millington in the chair , a Chaplain ' s jewel was presented to the lodge by Bro . the Rev . W . C . Lukis , P . M ., Deputy Prov . G . M . M . M . of West Yorkshire .. On the motion of Bro .. T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., a guinea was voted to the
Hughan Testimonial Fund ; and on the motion ot the W . M . a guinea was voted to the Dewar Benefit Fund . Two candidates were proposed , and there being no other business the lodge proceeded to instruction , and the ceremony of advancement was rehearsed , the chair being assumed by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., G . J . O . After the close of ¦ the lodge the members met at refreshment .
HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 284 ) . —The installatibn meeting of this body was held at the Seven Sisters ' Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on the 9 th ult ., when Bro . Major Penrose , P . p . Steward Mark , was duly installed W . M . Before the installation two candidates , Bros . Rignell and J . Handley were duly advanced by Bro . T . Poore , P . G . S . D ., in his usual impressive manner , and then Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . S . W ., performed in a most
admirable manner the ceremony of installation . The W . M . then appointed his officers : Bros . E . G . Lewis , I . P . M . ; J . D . Burton , S . VV . ; A . G . Fuller , J . W . ; P . Gillery , M . O . ; Rev . C . H . Roberts , B . A . S . O . ; F . W . S . Wheelhouse , J . O . ; H . Dance , Reg . Marks ; E . Holt , Sec ; A . H . Little , Treas . ; . Rev . C . H . Roberts , B . A ., Chap , and Org . ; J . Webb , S . D . ; C . Handley , J . D . ; J . Black , I . G . ; J . Handley , D . D . ; and J . Verry , Tyler .
The lodge was then closed and the brethren proceeded 'to the banquet , served in Bro . Oddy ' s usual liberal manner . The visitors . present were Bros . T . Poore , C . F . Matier , J . Mathew , VV . Beasley , J . J . Thomas , and J . Leeman . Grace having been sung by the choir specially brought up from Enfield by Bros . Rev . C . - H . Roberts and E . Holt ,
the usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . A good selection of music was given , and songs sung by the choir , Bros . Rev . C . H . Roberts , E . Holt , J . Webb , and J . Black , . and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The choir and music being very much appreciated , for which the thanks of the lodge are due to Bros , the Rev . C . H . Roberts and
E . Holt . In the course of the evening the W . M . presented Bro . E . G . Lewis , the outgoing W . Master with a very handsome jewel , unanimously voted him by the brethren , and in a . very happy , feeling , and impressive speech complimented him ( Bro . Lewis ) on having obtained the jewel , and said he had much pleasure in pinning the jewel on his manly breastthe Victoria Cross of 284 , Captain for 1 SS 3-
, , 1884 , so nobly and justly earned by the manner in which he had commanded his regiment , and he ( the W . M . ) trusted that when it pleased the Grand Overseer of the Universe to take Bro . Lewis to himself , to take him . to the realms of bliss , to that bourne from whence no traveller returns , that he ( Bro . Lewis ) would hand down that jewel
to his eldest son pure and unsullied as his own good name , as an heirloom , so that when he looked at it it would remind him of the esteem and respect in which the brethren of 2 S 4 held his father—an upright , good , all round Mason . Bro . Lewis replied , thanking the W . M . for his eulogium , and'the brethren for the jewel ;
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly convocation was held at 8 A , Red Lion-square , on the 117 th ult ., there being present V . W . Fra . George Lambert , Master of the Temple ; V . W . Fra . J . R . Foulger , Dep . M . of T . ; R . W . Fra . Wynri , Westcott , M . B ., Secretary ; Fras . Thiellay , Massa , Livingstone , J . J . Thomas , and J . GilbertAcolyte . The M . C . was opened in due form ,
, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and -confirmed . ¦ The ballot was taken for Bro . C . H . Flack , and was unanimous in his favour . Letters of regret for non-attendance from two other candidates were read and entered on the minutes . V . W . Fra . , C . F . Matier , P . S . M . in Scoti . 1 , Hon . o ° , was proposed as an honorary
¦ member of the college , and the proposal was ordered to •be placed on the agenda paper for next convocation . It was announced that the Supreme Magus had appointed K . W . Frater Wynn Westcott , M . B ., to be a member of the' High Council , and to the S ° of the Third Order of 't'Hc society * The M . C . was then closed in due form at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the fratres adjourned to a banquet , according to ancient custom .
Red Cross Constantine.
Red Cross Constantine .
WORKINGTON—Dykes Conclave . ( No . 36 ) . —This , one of the most flourishing degrees in West Cumberland , held the annual installation meeting in the Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., Sir Kt . H . Peacock , M . P . S ., presided , when Bros . Lieut .-Col . F . R . Sewell , arid A . Moordaff were balloted for , and being in attendance were installed as sir knights of the Order , when Sir Kt . R . Robinson . P . S ., assumed the chair , and Sir Kt . George
Dalrymple , was presented and installed as M . P . S ., Sir Kts . D . Bell , Viceroy ; Rev . E . M . Rice , S . G . ; Chas . Gowan . J . G . ; J . Mills , H . P . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . S ., Recorder ; J . Abbott , Prefect ; J . Dodd , St . Br . ; R . Baxter , Orator ; Wm . Bradley , H . ; A . E . Sadler , Almoner ; R , Walker , D . C . ; J . J-. Robinson , and J . F . Kirkconel ,
Stewards ; and J- Hewson , Sentinel , lhe following sir knights were present : Thos . Mandle , P . S . ; VV . Shilton , P . S . ; J . C . Hunter , and Ed . Tyson , P . S ., who rendered good assistance •to Sir Kt . Robinson in the ceremony of installation . The sir knights afterwards dined with the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge that met the same day .
South Africa.
South Africa .
PRESENTATION OF A NEW BANNER TO THE ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 2 . The above lodge received a handsome addition to its possessions on Tuesday evening , June iSth , in the shape of an elegant banner , the combined gift of Past Grand Master Wm . F . Bunting and Worshipful Master Arthur Everitt . The banner , is 36 x 54 inches and is made of a
class of silk especially designed for such purposes , being woven in a single piece . The face is of white silk , the top and bottom having a gilt scroll bearing the name and birth of the lodge in black letters : — " St . John ' s Lodge , Ne . 2 , Constituted A . L . 5 S 02 . " In the centre is a pretty pastoral scene with a full figure of St . fohn the Baptist in the foreground , and by his side a
lamb . The Saint bears in his left hand a staff , on which is the legend Ecce Agnus Dei upon a scroll . A flowing river with mountains and sky , make a neat backing . This scene is in oval form surrounded with a silver rim with handsome scroll design in gold , black and violet hues . The reverse side shows several important emblems of Freemasonry . The silk is of blue , and across the bottom
is the tesselated pavement . Standing to the right and left are two brazen pillars , one in the Doric and the other the Ionic order of architecture . These are surmounted by two globes , terrestrial and . celestial . From the centre of the top the all-seeing eye looks down , surrounded by a halo of light and as a centre piece there is a five pointed silver blazing star . The sides of the banner are branded with
gold lace and at the bottom depends three inch bullion Fringe . Two heavy bullion tassels hang from the . ends of the cross bar upon which the banner hangs . The staff is black , topped by an imitation fleur to lys , and the same is at each end of the cross bar . The bearer will have a collar of blue leather , edged with white , and the socket in which the staff rests is of silver , and has the following inscription :
"The Banner of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 2 , A . F . & A . M . The gift of Arthur E » erett , VV . M ., and W . F . Bunting , P . M ., June , 1 SS 4 . " The ceremony of presentation and dedication was of much interest to the large assemblage of the Fraternity who had gathered for that purpose . Among those present were a large number of Past Masters . When the lodge had been opened the Standard Bearer entered the room and
brought the banner to the altar , whereupon Bro . Bunting , P . M ., moved that the banner might be dedicated for the proper purpose . A dedicatory prayer was then made by Rev . R . Mathers , after which a vocal sextette sung the hymn appropriate to the occasion , Prof . Gubb officiating at the organ . The banner was then taken to the north-east corner of the lodge , where it was formally presented by Bro .
Bunting , P . M ., in the course of which he made some interesting remarks bearing upon the use of banners . The gift was received by- Bro . Everitt , W . M ., on behalf of the lodge and a vote of thanks to the donors ! moved by Bro . Hatheway , seconded by Bro . Hegan , P . M ., was unanimously
carried . Addresses were made by Bro . Peters , Past Grand Master , and Bro . Willis , Past Deputy Grand Master , and the ceremony closed in the usual wav . —St . John ' s Daily Telegraph . —I The banner was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London , Liverpool , Manchester , and Glasgow . !
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the charge he delivered to the Architect and Building Committee , had been amply fulfilled , as evidenced bjj the neat and substantial edifice they were about to' enter . He trusted that the members of the lodge would prove worthy of it , and that in all their working the high principles of the Craft Would actuate each member . The key of the building having been then handed on a cushion to the W . M ., Bro . Crazier advanced to the door of
the building and declared it open for the purposes of Ancient Freemasonry . The installation ceremonies were then proceeded with . Bro . Crozier acting as I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . De Kock . The following brethren were installed to the respective offices : —Bros . R . J . Crazier , P . M .,- J . A . Cuff , VV . M . ; F . Dickinson , S . W . ; H . Maekay , J . W . ; A . S . Hadfield ,
Sec ; A . J . Kirkman , Treas . ; A . E . Penny , S . D . ; S . Orton , J . D . ; R . Transfeldt , I . G . ; T . Riley , T . ; T . Ilhngworth and A . Erickson , Stwds . ; VV . B . Dixie , Org . Much satisfaction was felt and expressed by the members with the completeness and comfort of the new Temple . A banquet afterwards took place in the evening at the old Masonic Hall .
Opening Of The New Masonic Temple At Mossel Bay.
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT MOSSEL BAY .
Tuesday , June 25 th , will be long remembered as a redletter day in the annals of Freemasonry in Mossel Bay , for , in addition to the customary ceremonies proper to the occasion , the new temple , the corner-stone of which was laid by Bro . Judge Buchanan on the 2 Sth March last , had been completed for opening .
The brethren assembled at the old Masonic lodge , and headed by the Mossel Bay brass band , in uniform , marched to St . Peter's Church , where , after a short and bright special service , a brief address was delivered to the brethren by Bro . Rev . F . H . Fisher . The Chaplain took . his text from Isaiah Ivii . 15 , and remarked that though the words of the text seemed to contain a contradiction in terms , yet in
reality the truth they contained was proved by the history of God ' s dealings with men—as , for instance , in the cases of Abraham , Moses , and King Solomon . Alluding to the opening of the new temple , the preacher drew a comparison between this occasion arid that of the dedication , of the temple at Jerusalem ; God ' s presence was vouchsafed then , and would be now if the brethren were actuated by pure and unworldly motives . The preacher concluded by
reminding . the brethren of the death during the past Masonic year of that great ornament to the Craft , Prince Leopold , and urged all to follow his blameless and useful life . A collection was made at the clase of the address for the repairs of the Mission House . After service the procession was re-formed and proceeded to the new Temple , a halt being made at the enclosure . Bro . R . J . Crozier , P . M ., then aidressed the btethrtn . He said that the wishes of Bro . Buchanan , and
Consecration Of The Wharton Lodge, No. 2045.
CONSECRATION OF THE WHARTON LODGE , No . 2045 .
The Wharton Lodge , No . 2045 , was consecrated on the 29 th inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , Willesden , by the R . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clarke , Grand Secretary of England , who was assisted by W . Bro . Frederick Davison , G . A . D ., as S . Warden ; \ V . Bro . Geo . Lambert
P . G . S . B ., as J . W . ; V . W . Bro . Ambrose Hall , P . G . Chap ., as Chaplain ; and W . Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of Cers . A large number of brethren were present , and after the lodge had been opened in the three Degrees , Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke announced the granting of the warrant by the M . W . the Grand Master , and congratulated the
founders on the success of their efforts . Bro . Frank Richardson then ranged the petitioners in due form , and read the warrant granted by the Grand Lodge of England , whereupon the Consecrating Officer enquired whether the petitioners approved of the officers named in the warrant , and having been answered in the affirmative , called upon the Chaplain , Bro . Ambrose Hall , to deliver the oration . At the close of the oration , ' the acting W . M . ;
assisted by bis officers , performed the ceremony of consecration . The ceremony of installing Bro . William Side , P . M . 1507 , as W . M . was then proceeded with , being rendered most impressively by the Grand Secretary , and it is due to all concerned to say that the work throughout was very ably performed . The VV . M . then appointed his officers , and Bra . the Rev . J . C . Wharton , vicar of Willesden , P . M . 357 , was elected Treasurer . A banquet afterwards took place , at which the Worshipful Master presided . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
We understand a rumour is current that the whole of the candidates will be admitted at the next meeting without election . When we state that there are 30 candidates for 13 vacancies it will be at once seen that such an event could not possibly occur .
Picnic Of The Everton Lodge, No. 823.
PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 .
The members of the Everton L ^ dge , No . S 23 , which meets monthly at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , along with their lady friends , left Birkenhead on Monday morning , the 21 st ult ., on a visit to the lovely valf of Llangollen for picnic purposes . Amongst those present to assist the new
W . M ., Bro . lohn King , were Bros . John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . Beesley , P . M . ; T . Webster , PiM . ; 1 . J . Boyle , P . M . ; H . Ashmore , P . M . ; VV . Brassey , I . P . M . ; 1 . Galley , J . W . ; R . W . Gow , Sec . ; W . Maddox * . S . D . ; R . S . Milne , J . D . ; R . T . Britten , I . G . ; C . Aston , S . S . ; J . Gerty , J . S . ; D . Calton , E . Morgan , Cretney , Hipson , Bewley , Hynes , Griffiths , Fairbrother , Metcalf , Williamson ,
Sitmey , M'Elhinny , Hart , and Fennel ! . A very interesting programme had been arranged by the VV . M ., consisting of songs , dances , and other entertainments , which was carried out most successfully , Bros . Handford , Citrine , Bevan , and others , contributing much to the enjoyment of the day . The party were photographed
in group by Bro . Kruger , as were also the Past Masters and W . M . and his officers . Bro . G Eyton ' s band accompanied the party . The catering of Mr . Allen , of the Ponsonby Arras Hotel , was excellent . The party left Llangollen at 7 . 30 p . m ., and arrived at the Liverpool landing-stage about 030 yjv
South Middlesex V. London Rifle Brigade.
SOUTH MIDDLESEX v . LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE .
On Tuesday evening last , the 29 th ult ., the annual rifle shooting match between teams of eiyht members selected from lodges S 58 and 1962 came off at Rainham and resulted in an easy win for the junior lodge , as was the case last year when the match was . shot at Caterham . Bro . Neville
Green captained a strong team of the London Rifle Brigade men , all of whom shot up well , but the scores . of g 3 and 88 made with the snider by Bros . McDougall and Rix are well worthy of special notice . Bro . VV . H . Hobbiss led the South Middlesex team and set them a good example by making the excellent score of S 6 ; he was , however , unable to get together a good team , and so laboured under a great disadvantage . ¦ After the match the two teams returned to town
together and at once proceeded to the London Rifle Brigade's head-quarters , at Finsbury-pavement , where the winners entertained their friends of the South Middlesex Lodge to supper , the chair being taken by Bro . Green . After the cloth was removed the remainder of the evening was pleasantly passed , some good sonjs being sun ^ by Bros . Walker , Jones , Fraser , Capt . Woods , Lieut . Larner , and others . The speeches , which of course came first , were short and few in number .