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Article New South Wales. ← Page 2 of 2 Article PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DUMBARTONSHIRE. Page 1 of 1 Article MASONIC CONCERT AT GLASGOW. Page 1 of 1 Article BALL AND PRESENTATION TO BRO. JOSEPH HEATHCOTT, R.W.M. FORTROSE LODGE, No. 108, STORNOWAY. Page 1 of 1 Article BALL AND PRESENTATION TO BRO. JOSEPH HEATHCOTT, R.W.M. FORTROSE LODGE, No. 108, STORNOWAY. Page 1 of 1 Article THE MELBOURNE FREEMASONS' HALL. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL BALL OF THE ISRAEL LODGE, No. 205. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL BALL OF THE ISRAEL LODGE, No. 205. Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 1 Article Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Page 1 of 1 Article ALADDIN'S PALACE OF LAMPS. Page 1 of 1
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distance . ( Applause . ) It . is not for me , in an important subject like this , to give advice or offer an opinion . But , surely , before this distinguished company 1 may be permitted to express the hope . that our divisions will come to an end , and that we may all be united in the common bond of Masonry . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , may the Freemasons of this great colony yet be united in our lodges as we are united in our loyalty to our Oueen —( applause)—and in our
grand creed from which no one is excluded , provided he believes in the glorious Architect of the Heaven and the Earth —( cheers)—and so long as he practises the sacred duties of morality . ( Applause . ) A very pleasant duty has been confided to me , and I feel greatly honoured at being permitted to propose to you all a toastwhich will be drunk with the enthusiasm and the cordiality that it deserves . I have to propose the toast of " The Grand Lodges of England ,
Ireland , and Scotland , and their Representatives in this Colony . " ( Cheers . ) On an occasion of this sort it is not for me to remind you of what are the duties of Grand Lodges . They administer and frame the laws for good government ; they are the arbiters of disputes which occasionally may arise ; they are the final court of appeal . I call on you all to drink with enthusiasm and with cordiality this toast , and with the toast I have to couple the
names of Bro . Williams , D . G . M . of the English Constitution and Bro . Dr . Sedgwick , D . G . M ., of the Scottish Constitution . ( Applause . ) And before I sit down perhaps I may be permitted to say that though loyalty has called us together , yet it is no slight tribute to the merits of these distinguished Freemasons that to submit their names for the acceptance of the grand company that is assembled this evening in this magnificent hall is to secure a
demonstration that both the District Grand Masters are regarded all over the colony with respect , esteem , and affection . ( Cheers . ) With all my heart I give to you our District Grand Lodges , coupled with the names of the District Grand Masters . ( Loud applause . ) The toast was warmly pledged , cheers being given first for the English and then for the Scottish Constitution , and
on the call of the Governor one cheer more for both , the band playing , "Come , let us be happy together . " Bro . WILLIAMS responded for the English , and Bro . Dr . SEDGWICK for the Scottish Constitution . Soon afterwards his Excellency retired amid the cheers and congratulations of his brother Masons and with the good will of his gentler admirers in the gallery .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dumbartonshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DUMBARTONSHIRE .
A deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dumbartonshire visited the Alexandria and Bonhill St . Andrew Royal Arch Lodge , 321 , on a recent evening , the deputation consisting of Bros . John M . Martin , P . G . M . ; Robt . MacFarlan , P . G . S . ; George Matheson , acting P . J . M . ;
Alex . Ballardie , S . W . iS ; James Thomson , P . G . S . ; Jas . Morton , P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Prentice , J . W . iS ; David Paul , P . G . I . G . ; and James Buchanan , P . G . T . The deputation , after inspecting the various books , gave in a very favourable report of the manner in which they were kept , and of the working of the lodge generally . The brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and
the usual toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , " and " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " were duly proposed and heartily responded to . Bro . MacFarlan , P . G . S ., in proposing the toast of "Lodge 321 and the R . W . M ., Bro . Glen , " made highly complimentary references to the ability with which the
Master ' s duties had been performed by him during the past six or seven years , reminding the brethren that prior to that time Bro . Glen had very efficiently acted as Secretary of the lodge for fot : r years , and that much of the prosperity attending the lodge might fairly be attributed to the zeal and assiduity with which he had always performed his various duties . A very enjoyable evening was spent , and the deputation
retired , expressing themselves much pleased with their visit to and reception by the lodge . The lodge was thereafter closed in usual form . It may be mentioned that the appearance of the lodge room has been very much improved recently by the addition of handsome oak chairs for the R . W . M . and the Wardens , a new carpet for the floor , of the true Masonic pattern , and otherwise the paraphernalia and furnishings have been added to , and rendered almost complete .
Masonic Concert At Glasgow.
MASONIC CONCERT AT GLASGOW .
A grand benevolent concert in connection with the Scotia Lodge took place in the Waterloo Rooms , Wellingtonstreet , Glasgow , on the 15 th inst . Bro . Wm . J . Easton presided , and amongst those present were Bros . Graham , Dalrymple , Duncan , Watt , of Anderston Parish Church ; Rev . Robert Thomson , of Ladywell Church ; Oliver , David Reid , Prov . G . Sec . ; Ferguson , Prov . G . Treas . ;
Halkett , Bailie Bisland , and others , and Masters of Provincial lodges . There was a large attendance , and the concert , which was of the most enjoyable description , wai sustained by Miss Struthers , Mr . Orr Leslie , Mr . Templeman , Miss Shields , Mr . Frame , Miss Hinselwood , Mr . Scoular , Captain Marney , Mr . Baldsworth , Miss Gibb , Mr . Chalmers , and Mr . M'Culloch . Mr . George VV . Hopper presided at the piano .
Ball And Presentation To Bro. Joseph Heathcott, R.W.M. Fortrose Lodge, No. 108, Stornoway.
BALL AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . JOSEPH HEATHCOTT , R . W . M . FORTROSE LODGE , No . 108 , STORNOWAY .
The annual social gathering of the members of Fortrose Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Stornoway , on the night of the lyth ult . The decorations were extensive and tasteful , extending not only to the ballroom ,
dressingrooms , and tea-room , but also to the approaches to these apartments . After a pleasant interval , spent in the tearoom , the ball was opened with the grand march , in which about 30 couples took part . A very interesting feature in the evening ' s proceedings was a presentation to Bro .
Heathcott . Bro . Wm . Gillanders , R . W . M . of the lodge in making the presentation , said the members of the lodge ' desired to mark their appreciation of Bro . Heathcott's conduct in , and zeal for the welfare of the Fortrose Lodge , as well as the correctness and ability which he had displayed in performing the several ceremonies peculiar to
Ball And Presentation To Bro. Joseph Heathcott, R.W.M. Fortrose Lodge, No. 108, Stornoway.
the high office of R . W . M . of the lodge during his five years of office ; and asked him in their name and on their behalf to present the gift he now held in his hand , viz ., a P . M . ' s gold jewel , specially designed and manufactured for them by Bro . George Kenning , of London and Glasgow . ( Applause . ) He had the utmost pleasure in acceding to their request , and in asking Bro . Heathcott to accept the gift . The jewel bears the following inscription : "
Presented by the members of the Fortrose Lodge , No . 10 S , Stornoway , to Bro . Joseph Heathcott , for five years R . W . M . of the lodge , 19 th March , 1 SS 6 . " It may be a small token as regards intrinsic value . Bro . Gillanders continued , "but when I say that it is the first time in the history of the Fortrose Lodge ( founded over 119 years ago ) that a P . M . ' s jewel has been given to the retiring R . W . M ., I think it will bear a special value in your estimation .
That the members should desire to present you with a token of some kind is a matter of no surprise to those familiar with what you have done for this lodge during your term of office , and it needs no words of mine to remind them of the eminent services which you have rendered to them and the lodge during those five years . I will therefore content myself by remarking , and that merely for the benefit of those present less familiar with what you have done than we
( the members ) are , that , with the future of the Fortrose Lodge there will ever be associated the name of Bro . Heathcott , who , at a time when this lodge was struggling for bare existence and its future looked exceedingly gloomy indeed , sacrificed both time and labour , and faithfully stood by it till this good day . It has not frequently been the lot of Masters oi many lodges during their term of office , as it has been yours , to initiate into the mysteries of
ancient Freemasonry so many as forty members , many of whom I know to be now scattered over the four quarters of the globe , and as surely as they remember the name of the Maternal Fortrose , they will have associated therewith the name of Bro . Heathcott . Again , fortune seems to have favoured you financially , as well as otherwise , for when you assumed office in this lodge you did so at a time when most men would have shrunk from so doing , for there was then
bequeathed to you by your predecessors a legacy of debtof a very considerable amount , yet no sooner did you come into office than you set yourself with a zeal and energy , worthy of the man , to wipe out that debt , and on your vacating the chair you bequeath to me , as your successor , not a similar legacy but by your good management a very handsome balance to our credit in one of our local banks . In pinning this jewel to your breast , Bro . Heathcott , 1 feel that 1 am adorning
the outside of as good a heart as ever beat in unison with all that is emblematic of the earnest and loyal Mason , and I trust the G . A . O . T . U . will long spare you to wear it in affectionate remembrance of the members of the Fortrose Lodge . " ( Applause . ) Bro . HEATHCOTT , who received the gift with surprise , in acknowledging the compliment , remarked that , while accepting the jewel , he did so not for anything he had done , nor in recognition of any deserving action on his part , but
as through it he had a recognition that they appreciated his aspirations to promote the welfare of the lodge . So long as he lived he hoped his name would remain on the roll of the Fortrose Lodge , and when it fell to his lot to departfrom among their midst he would treasure their gift and the memories of the lodge till life itself departed . ( Applause . ) Dancing was then recommenced , and was continued till 2 p . m ., the proceedings being varied by solo singing at intervals .
The Melbourne Freemasons' Hall.
THE MELBOURNE FREEMASONS' HALL .
This magnificent Masonic Temple was to be ready for opening at the beginning of March . The consecration will be delayed till the return from England of Bro . Sir VV . J . Clarke , Bart ., the R . W . District and Provincial Grand
Master of Victoria under the three British Constitutions . Another new English lodge was to be consecrated in the new Halt on the 4 th of March , under the title of the Austral Lodge . Altogether over 40 metropolitan lodges , chapters , & c , will meet in the Melbourne Freemasons' Hall .
Annual Ball Of The Israel Lodge, No. 205.
ANNUAL BALL OF THE ISRAEL LODGE , No . 205 .
The second annual ball of the above lodge was held on Tuesday evening last at the Cannon-street Hotel . The proceeds are devoted to the Benevolent Fund connected with the lodge , and doubtless this fact accounted in some measure for the very large and distinguished company ,
which numbered nearly 350 . Last year the Fund was increased by about £ 100 , and the result of the effort on Tuesday last will probably nearly reach that substantial amount . A dispensation had been received from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., permitting Masonic clothing to be worn , and the brethren present , therefore , wore the insignia and jewels of their various ranks . The
attractive clothing thus worn gave much additional animation and picturesqueness to the gathering , while the banners at the upper end of the spacious hall contributed in no small measure to the variety of a most brilliant scene . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock to the music of Messrs . Coote and Tinney ' s excellent band , and was carried on with unflagging zeal until shortly after midnight , when the
company adjourned to an excellent supper , ably presided over by the W . M ., Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , supported by Bros . S . Jacobs , S . W ., and " J . Da Silva , P . M . Thetoastof "The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured with the usual enthusiasm , THE WORSHII'FUL MASTER introduced the toast of the evening— " The Ladies "—and observed that , as the
company were no doubt anxious to resume dancing , his remarks would necessarily be brief . This toast required very little comment from him in order to obtain for it a hearty reception by the gentlemen , for he was assured they all thought far more than he was able to express . He asked them all to join with him in cordially thanking the ladies for their very kind patronage , for it was entirely owing to their presence that evening that the success of
their second annual ball was due . The ladies had assisted materially in the cause of Masonic charity by their support , and had thereby helped to considerably swell the funds of the Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . Without further remarks he would ask the gentlemen to rise and drink the health of the ladies . The toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm , the company then returned to the ball-room , and dancing was resumed and carried on till the early hours of the morning ,
Annual Ball Of The Israel Lodge, No. 205.
one and all having spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . The arrangements , which in every detail wore admirable , were carried out under the direction of the VV . M ., Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , assisted by the following : Bros . S . Jacobs ,
S . VV . ; S . M . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; M . Bromet , Rev . M . Haines , Joseph Da Silva , P . M . ; S . Hyman , D . Rodrigues , E . J . Hart , M . Bash , G . Sating , T . Wallace , J . A . Gartley , M . J . Emanuel , J . P . Cohen , and S . Schmetl . The onerous duties of M . C . were efficiently performed bv Bro . A . Lacy Harris , B . A .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . REV . ARTHUR CONRAD GRAYSTONE , LL . M . We have to announce the somewhat sudden death , on Monday , of Bro . the Rev . Arthur Conrad Graystone , LL . M . Cantab , at his town residence in Lancaster-gate . The deceased was VV . M . of the Graystone Lodge , at Whitstable ; Chaplain of the Grand Masters' Lodge , No . 1 , and Bon Accord ( Mark ) . The deceased was lord of the manor of Whitstable , at which place the funeral will take place to-morrow ( Saturday ) .
BRO . VVILLIAM LAMONBY . We have to announce the death of the above veteran Craftsman , after a long and painful illness , at Brooklyn , U . S . Bro . Lamonby was a native of Cockermouth , in Cumberland , and for over 30 years held a responsible position in the National Bank of the Republic , New York . He was also a notary public of New York State . He took
part in the Great Rebellion , on the side of the Union , being attached to the 22 nd New York National Guards , as Standard-bearer-sergeant , for over a year , when he was invalided . As a Freemason we believe he first saw light in a London lodge many years ago . In the land of his adoption he was a member of Baltic Lodge , No . 2 S 4 , De Witt Chapter , No . 142 , and De Witt Commandery . No . 27 .
K . T ., all in the city of Brooklyn , and the members of which three bodies attended his funeral . Bro . Lamonby was in his 70 th year . His eldest son is Bro . W . F . Lamonby , of the Melbourne Argus . The New York Despatch , of December 20 th , in its Masonic page , says : " De Witt Clinton , No . 27 , K . T ., to-day follows the remains of an old war horse to their last resting place . Sir Knt . Wm .
Lamonby for a period of ten years occupied the honourable post of Recorder of this Commandery , and his long and active career as a Mason and Templar is full of incidents which go a great way to fill up thc interstices of the Masonic history of Brooklyn . His long and faithful connection with the Bank of the Republic , in this city , gave to him a wide celebrity as a true and honest man among his fellow citizens . "
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTHS . DACRE . —On Friday , 26 th ult ., at York-gate Mansions , N . W ., Mrs . Arthur Dacre ( Amy Roselle ) of a son . LUBBOCK . —On the 30 th ult ., at Belgrave Square , Lady Lubbock , of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . LIGHTFOOT—WILSON . —On the 27 th ult ., at St . George's , Bloomsbury , John Frederick , son of the late W . Lightfoot , of The Prebendal , Thame , Oxon , to Charlotte Maria , daughter of the late J . Wilson , of Torringtonsquare , W . C .
DEATHS . GRAYSTONE . —On the 29 th ult ., Bro . the Rev . Arthur Conrad Graystone , of Lancaster-gate , Hyde Park , aged 50 years . LAMONBY . —On the 12 th December , 1885 , at his residence , 265 , Ewen-street , Brooklyn , U . S ., Bro . William Lamonby , in the 70 th year of his age .
Aladdin's Palace Of Lamps.
ALADDIN'S PALACE OF LAMPS .
Having heard much about the novelties in lamps and shades to be seen at the establishment of Messrs . Williams and Bach , of 92 , New Bond-street , we availed ourselves of a favourable opportunity which presented itself a few days since , and made the round of the several show-rooms on the premises . The collection is well worth inspecting , including , as it does , every variety of lamp , from the
simple night-light for the bedroom to the most elaborate specimens for use in drawing and other reception rooms . Many of them were most artistic in design , while others showed considerable ingenuity of arrangement as well as skill and excellence in manufacture . Among the former we noticed , in particular , the the scarlet Ibis bearing on its back a lamp covered with handsome silk niched shade , while among the latter were several formed of
monkeys in hoops or climbing chains , the lamps proper being held by the animals in the most natural manner imaginable . But one of the chief attractions was undoubtedly Messrs . Williams and Bach ' s Improved Duplex Burner , which they fit all their lamps with , and which is certainly one of the neatest contrivances we have seen . It can be lit and extinguished as easil y as gas , without removing either globe or chimney . The chimneys never
break , and the cottons last six months without changing . When we add that it gives the light of 36 candles ( and the firm guaranteed it for five years ) the advantage of this over the old moderator , which is always getting out of order , is at once seen . No doubt the special oil they use ( White Moluccas , and which is only to be had from them ) has something to do with the pureness and brilliancy of the light ; but the firm informed us that any mineral oil might be
used without the slightest danger or smell . We also saw a mineral oil stove , brought out this season , which wc have no doubt will be very generally used . It burns absolutely without smell , and is arranged to throw off either a moist or dry heat , the former being particularly necessary in a greenhouse or fernery . It has the further advantage of being portable as well as ornamental , and the
price , 50 s ., brings it within the reach of almost everyone . However , the best advice we can give to our readers is that they should visit Messrs . Williams and Bach ' s premises . We can promise them they will see much that is beautiful as well as useful , while there is no doubt they will be able lo judge of the merits of what is brought under their notice tar better after personal inspection than from the ablest and most accurate description .
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distance . ( Applause . ) It . is not for me , in an important subject like this , to give advice or offer an opinion . But , surely , before this distinguished company 1 may be permitted to express the hope . that our divisions will come to an end , and that we may all be united in the common bond of Masonry . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , may the Freemasons of this great colony yet be united in our lodges as we are united in our loyalty to our Oueen —( applause)—and in our
grand creed from which no one is excluded , provided he believes in the glorious Architect of the Heaven and the Earth —( cheers)—and so long as he practises the sacred duties of morality . ( Applause . ) A very pleasant duty has been confided to me , and I feel greatly honoured at being permitted to propose to you all a toastwhich will be drunk with the enthusiasm and the cordiality that it deserves . I have to propose the toast of " The Grand Lodges of England ,
Ireland , and Scotland , and their Representatives in this Colony . " ( Cheers . ) On an occasion of this sort it is not for me to remind you of what are the duties of Grand Lodges . They administer and frame the laws for good government ; they are the arbiters of disputes which occasionally may arise ; they are the final court of appeal . I call on you all to drink with enthusiasm and with cordiality this toast , and with the toast I have to couple the
names of Bro . Williams , D . G . M . of the English Constitution and Bro . Dr . Sedgwick , D . G . M ., of the Scottish Constitution . ( Applause . ) And before I sit down perhaps I may be permitted to say that though loyalty has called us together , yet it is no slight tribute to the merits of these distinguished Freemasons that to submit their names for the acceptance of the grand company that is assembled this evening in this magnificent hall is to secure a
demonstration that both the District Grand Masters are regarded all over the colony with respect , esteem , and affection . ( Cheers . ) With all my heart I give to you our District Grand Lodges , coupled with the names of the District Grand Masters . ( Loud applause . ) The toast was warmly pledged , cheers being given first for the English and then for the Scottish Constitution , and
on the call of the Governor one cheer more for both , the band playing , "Come , let us be happy together . " Bro . WILLIAMS responded for the English , and Bro . Dr . SEDGWICK for the Scottish Constitution . Soon afterwards his Excellency retired amid the cheers and congratulations of his brother Masons and with the good will of his gentler admirers in the gallery .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Dumbartonshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DUMBARTONSHIRE .
A deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dumbartonshire visited the Alexandria and Bonhill St . Andrew Royal Arch Lodge , 321 , on a recent evening , the deputation consisting of Bros . John M . Martin , P . G . M . ; Robt . MacFarlan , P . G . S . ; George Matheson , acting P . J . M . ;
Alex . Ballardie , S . W . iS ; James Thomson , P . G . S . ; Jas . Morton , P . G . S . B . ; Wm . Prentice , J . W . iS ; David Paul , P . G . I . G . ; and James Buchanan , P . G . T . The deputation , after inspecting the various books , gave in a very favourable report of the manner in which they were kept , and of the working of the lodge generally . The brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and
the usual toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , " and " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " were duly proposed and heartily responded to . Bro . MacFarlan , P . G . S ., in proposing the toast of "Lodge 321 and the R . W . M ., Bro . Glen , " made highly complimentary references to the ability with which the
Master ' s duties had been performed by him during the past six or seven years , reminding the brethren that prior to that time Bro . Glen had very efficiently acted as Secretary of the lodge for fot : r years , and that much of the prosperity attending the lodge might fairly be attributed to the zeal and assiduity with which he had always performed his various duties . A very enjoyable evening was spent , and the deputation
retired , expressing themselves much pleased with their visit to and reception by the lodge . The lodge was thereafter closed in usual form . It may be mentioned that the appearance of the lodge room has been very much improved recently by the addition of handsome oak chairs for the R . W . M . and the Wardens , a new carpet for the floor , of the true Masonic pattern , and otherwise the paraphernalia and furnishings have been added to , and rendered almost complete .
Masonic Concert At Glasgow.
MASONIC CONCERT AT GLASGOW .
A grand benevolent concert in connection with the Scotia Lodge took place in the Waterloo Rooms , Wellingtonstreet , Glasgow , on the 15 th inst . Bro . Wm . J . Easton presided , and amongst those present were Bros . Graham , Dalrymple , Duncan , Watt , of Anderston Parish Church ; Rev . Robert Thomson , of Ladywell Church ; Oliver , David Reid , Prov . G . Sec . ; Ferguson , Prov . G . Treas . ;
Halkett , Bailie Bisland , and others , and Masters of Provincial lodges . There was a large attendance , and the concert , which was of the most enjoyable description , wai sustained by Miss Struthers , Mr . Orr Leslie , Mr . Templeman , Miss Shields , Mr . Frame , Miss Hinselwood , Mr . Scoular , Captain Marney , Mr . Baldsworth , Miss Gibb , Mr . Chalmers , and Mr . M'Culloch . Mr . George VV . Hopper presided at the piano .
Ball And Presentation To Bro. Joseph Heathcott, R.W.M. Fortrose Lodge, No. 108, Stornoway.
BALL AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . JOSEPH HEATHCOTT , R . W . M . FORTROSE LODGE , No . 108 , STORNOWAY .
The annual social gathering of the members of Fortrose Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Stornoway , on the night of the lyth ult . The decorations were extensive and tasteful , extending not only to the ballroom ,
dressingrooms , and tea-room , but also to the approaches to these apartments . After a pleasant interval , spent in the tearoom , the ball was opened with the grand march , in which about 30 couples took part . A very interesting feature in the evening ' s proceedings was a presentation to Bro .
Heathcott . Bro . Wm . Gillanders , R . W . M . of the lodge in making the presentation , said the members of the lodge ' desired to mark their appreciation of Bro . Heathcott's conduct in , and zeal for the welfare of the Fortrose Lodge , as well as the correctness and ability which he had displayed in performing the several ceremonies peculiar to
Ball And Presentation To Bro. Joseph Heathcott, R.W.M. Fortrose Lodge, No. 108, Stornoway.
the high office of R . W . M . of the lodge during his five years of office ; and asked him in their name and on their behalf to present the gift he now held in his hand , viz ., a P . M . ' s gold jewel , specially designed and manufactured for them by Bro . George Kenning , of London and Glasgow . ( Applause . ) He had the utmost pleasure in acceding to their request , and in asking Bro . Heathcott to accept the gift . The jewel bears the following inscription : "
Presented by the members of the Fortrose Lodge , No . 10 S , Stornoway , to Bro . Joseph Heathcott , for five years R . W . M . of the lodge , 19 th March , 1 SS 6 . " It may be a small token as regards intrinsic value . Bro . Gillanders continued , "but when I say that it is the first time in the history of the Fortrose Lodge ( founded over 119 years ago ) that a P . M . ' s jewel has been given to the retiring R . W . M ., I think it will bear a special value in your estimation .
That the members should desire to present you with a token of some kind is a matter of no surprise to those familiar with what you have done for this lodge during your term of office , and it needs no words of mine to remind them of the eminent services which you have rendered to them and the lodge during those five years . I will therefore content myself by remarking , and that merely for the benefit of those present less familiar with what you have done than we
( the members ) are , that , with the future of the Fortrose Lodge there will ever be associated the name of Bro . Heathcott , who , at a time when this lodge was struggling for bare existence and its future looked exceedingly gloomy indeed , sacrificed both time and labour , and faithfully stood by it till this good day . It has not frequently been the lot of Masters oi many lodges during their term of office , as it has been yours , to initiate into the mysteries of
ancient Freemasonry so many as forty members , many of whom I know to be now scattered over the four quarters of the globe , and as surely as they remember the name of the Maternal Fortrose , they will have associated therewith the name of Bro . Heathcott . Again , fortune seems to have favoured you financially , as well as otherwise , for when you assumed office in this lodge you did so at a time when most men would have shrunk from so doing , for there was then
bequeathed to you by your predecessors a legacy of debtof a very considerable amount , yet no sooner did you come into office than you set yourself with a zeal and energy , worthy of the man , to wipe out that debt , and on your vacating the chair you bequeath to me , as your successor , not a similar legacy but by your good management a very handsome balance to our credit in one of our local banks . In pinning this jewel to your breast , Bro . Heathcott , 1 feel that 1 am adorning
the outside of as good a heart as ever beat in unison with all that is emblematic of the earnest and loyal Mason , and I trust the G . A . O . T . U . will long spare you to wear it in affectionate remembrance of the members of the Fortrose Lodge . " ( Applause . ) Bro . HEATHCOTT , who received the gift with surprise , in acknowledging the compliment , remarked that , while accepting the jewel , he did so not for anything he had done , nor in recognition of any deserving action on his part , but
as through it he had a recognition that they appreciated his aspirations to promote the welfare of the lodge . So long as he lived he hoped his name would remain on the roll of the Fortrose Lodge , and when it fell to his lot to departfrom among their midst he would treasure their gift and the memories of the lodge till life itself departed . ( Applause . ) Dancing was then recommenced , and was continued till 2 p . m ., the proceedings being varied by solo singing at intervals .
The Melbourne Freemasons' Hall.
THE MELBOURNE FREEMASONS' HALL .
This magnificent Masonic Temple was to be ready for opening at the beginning of March . The consecration will be delayed till the return from England of Bro . Sir VV . J . Clarke , Bart ., the R . W . District and Provincial Grand
Master of Victoria under the three British Constitutions . Another new English lodge was to be consecrated in the new Halt on the 4 th of March , under the title of the Austral Lodge . Altogether over 40 metropolitan lodges , chapters , & c , will meet in the Melbourne Freemasons' Hall .
Annual Ball Of The Israel Lodge, No. 205.
ANNUAL BALL OF THE ISRAEL LODGE , No . 205 .
The second annual ball of the above lodge was held on Tuesday evening last at the Cannon-street Hotel . The proceeds are devoted to the Benevolent Fund connected with the lodge , and doubtless this fact accounted in some measure for the very large and distinguished company ,
which numbered nearly 350 . Last year the Fund was increased by about £ 100 , and the result of the effort on Tuesday last will probably nearly reach that substantial amount . A dispensation had been received from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., permitting Masonic clothing to be worn , and the brethren present , therefore , wore the insignia and jewels of their various ranks . The
attractive clothing thus worn gave much additional animation and picturesqueness to the gathering , while the banners at the upper end of the spacious hall contributed in no small measure to the variety of a most brilliant scene . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock to the music of Messrs . Coote and Tinney ' s excellent band , and was carried on with unflagging zeal until shortly after midnight , when the
company adjourned to an excellent supper , ably presided over by the W . M ., Bros . A . J . Henochsberg , supported by Bros . S . Jacobs , S . W ., and " J . Da Silva , P . M . Thetoastof "The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured with the usual enthusiasm , THE WORSHII'FUL MASTER introduced the toast of the evening— " The Ladies "—and observed that , as the
company were no doubt anxious to resume dancing , his remarks would necessarily be brief . This toast required very little comment from him in order to obtain for it a hearty reception by the gentlemen , for he was assured they all thought far more than he was able to express . He asked them all to join with him in cordially thanking the ladies for their very kind patronage , for it was entirely owing to their presence that evening that the success of
their second annual ball was due . The ladies had assisted materially in the cause of Masonic charity by their support , and had thereby helped to considerably swell the funds of the Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . Without further remarks he would ask the gentlemen to rise and drink the health of the ladies . The toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm , the company then returned to the ball-room , and dancing was resumed and carried on till the early hours of the morning ,
Annual Ball Of The Israel Lodge, No. 205.
one and all having spent a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . The arrangements , which in every detail wore admirable , were carried out under the direction of the VV . M ., Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , assisted by the following : Bros . S . Jacobs ,
S . VV . ; S . M . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; M . Bromet , Rev . M . Haines , Joseph Da Silva , P . M . ; S . Hyman , D . Rodrigues , E . J . Hart , M . Bash , G . Sating , T . Wallace , J . A . Gartley , M . J . Emanuel , J . P . Cohen , and S . Schmetl . The onerous duties of M . C . were efficiently performed bv Bro . A . Lacy Harris , B . A .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . REV . ARTHUR CONRAD GRAYSTONE , LL . M . We have to announce the somewhat sudden death , on Monday , of Bro . the Rev . Arthur Conrad Graystone , LL . M . Cantab , at his town residence in Lancaster-gate . The deceased was VV . M . of the Graystone Lodge , at Whitstable ; Chaplain of the Grand Masters' Lodge , No . 1 , and Bon Accord ( Mark ) . The deceased was lord of the manor of Whitstable , at which place the funeral will take place to-morrow ( Saturday ) .
BRO . VVILLIAM LAMONBY . We have to announce the death of the above veteran Craftsman , after a long and painful illness , at Brooklyn , U . S . Bro . Lamonby was a native of Cockermouth , in Cumberland , and for over 30 years held a responsible position in the National Bank of the Republic , New York . He was also a notary public of New York State . He took
part in the Great Rebellion , on the side of the Union , being attached to the 22 nd New York National Guards , as Standard-bearer-sergeant , for over a year , when he was invalided . As a Freemason we believe he first saw light in a London lodge many years ago . In the land of his adoption he was a member of Baltic Lodge , No . 2 S 4 , De Witt Chapter , No . 142 , and De Witt Commandery . No . 27 .
K . T ., all in the city of Brooklyn , and the members of which three bodies attended his funeral . Bro . Lamonby was in his 70 th year . His eldest son is Bro . W . F . Lamonby , of the Melbourne Argus . The New York Despatch , of December 20 th , in its Masonic page , says : " De Witt Clinton , No . 27 , K . T ., to-day follows the remains of an old war horse to their last resting place . Sir Knt . Wm .
Lamonby for a period of ten years occupied the honourable post of Recorder of this Commandery , and his long and active career as a Mason and Templar is full of incidents which go a great way to fill up thc interstices of the Masonic history of Brooklyn . His long and faithful connection with the Bank of the Republic , in this city , gave to him a wide celebrity as a true and honest man among his fellow citizens . "
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
BIRTHS . DACRE . —On Friday , 26 th ult ., at York-gate Mansions , N . W ., Mrs . Arthur Dacre ( Amy Roselle ) of a son . LUBBOCK . —On the 30 th ult ., at Belgrave Square , Lady Lubbock , of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . LIGHTFOOT—WILSON . —On the 27 th ult ., at St . George's , Bloomsbury , John Frederick , son of the late W . Lightfoot , of The Prebendal , Thame , Oxon , to Charlotte Maria , daughter of the late J . Wilson , of Torringtonsquare , W . C .
DEATHS . GRAYSTONE . —On the 29 th ult ., Bro . the Rev . Arthur Conrad Graystone , of Lancaster-gate , Hyde Park , aged 50 years . LAMONBY . —On the 12 th December , 1885 , at his residence , 265 , Ewen-street , Brooklyn , U . S ., Bro . William Lamonby , in the 70 th year of his age .
Aladdin's Palace Of Lamps.
ALADDIN'S PALACE OF LAMPS .
Having heard much about the novelties in lamps and shades to be seen at the establishment of Messrs . Williams and Bach , of 92 , New Bond-street , we availed ourselves of a favourable opportunity which presented itself a few days since , and made the round of the several show-rooms on the premises . The collection is well worth inspecting , including , as it does , every variety of lamp , from the
simple night-light for the bedroom to the most elaborate specimens for use in drawing and other reception rooms . Many of them were most artistic in design , while others showed considerable ingenuity of arrangement as well as skill and excellence in manufacture . Among the former we noticed , in particular , the the scarlet Ibis bearing on its back a lamp covered with handsome silk niched shade , while among the latter were several formed of
monkeys in hoops or climbing chains , the lamps proper being held by the animals in the most natural manner imaginable . But one of the chief attractions was undoubtedly Messrs . Williams and Bach ' s Improved Duplex Burner , which they fit all their lamps with , and which is certainly one of the neatest contrivances we have seen . It can be lit and extinguished as easil y as gas , without removing either globe or chimney . The chimneys never
break , and the cottons last six months without changing . When we add that it gives the light of 36 candles ( and the firm guaranteed it for five years ) the advantage of this over the old moderator , which is always getting out of order , is at once seen . No doubt the special oil they use ( White Moluccas , and which is only to be had from them ) has something to do with the pureness and brilliancy of the light ; but the firm informed us that any mineral oil might be
used without the slightest danger or smell . We also saw a mineral oil stove , brought out this season , which wc have no doubt will be very generally used . It burns absolutely without smell , and is arranged to throw off either a moist or dry heat , the former being particularly necessary in a greenhouse or fernery . It has the further advantage of being portable as well as ornamental , and the
price , 50 s ., brings it within the reach of almost everyone . However , the best advice we can give to our readers is that they should visit Messrs . Williams and Bach ' s premises . We can promise them they will see much that is beautiful as well as useful , while there is no doubt they will be able lo judge of the merits of what is brought under their notice tar better after personal inspection than from the ablest and most accurate description .