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The Masonic Charities.
of the evening was that of Master J . B . Ainsworth , who possesses a sweet treble voice , and sang "The Holy City , " the chorus being sung by the troupe . The orchestration was exceedingly fine in many passages , particularly in the last verse . Mr . Harry Hine's rendering of " The mother and the child , " and Mr . J . Alden ' s rendition of the parody on the " Excelsior , " were two mirth-provoking efforts , and the comic song and chorus , " Skating at Olympia , " caused much amusement .
Mr . G . R . Ward gave a bones solo with much ability . All the vocal solos were well rendered , and had there been more time there is little doubt that acknowledgments of the compliments awarded by those present would not have sufficed . The second part of the proceedings , in which Mr . James S . Smith gave an exhibition of rapid sketching very cleverly , was cut very short , and concluded without the customary speeches being made .
Though opportunity prevented gratitude being expressed , it was doubtless felt both for the kindness of Mr . Purcell and the Minnehaha Minstrels for their
entertainment . The orchestral arrangements of the songs were by Mr . Oliver Gaggs , and Mr . T . W . Wollasfon , the president , was the interlocutor .
Presentation To Bro. The Rev. T. Selby Henrey.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . THE REV . T . SELBY HENREY .
The esteem in which Bro . the Rev . T . Selby Henrey ( formerly Curate of St . Botolph , Aldersgate ) is held by the parishioners took practical form on the 24 th ult ., when , at the invitation of Bro . Churchwarden Norman and Bro . Churchwarden Holliday , a number of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the Manchester Hotel to witness the presentation to him of a handsome testimonial . This
consisted of an illuminated address and a purse containing about £ 100 , subscribed for by members of the congregation and the parishioners , including Bros . Alderman Sir Joseph Renals , Bart . ; Alderman Vaughan Morgan , Sir Albert Altman , C . C . ; Deputy Goodinge , Mr . Deputy Pepler , Bro . M . R . Webb , J . P ., and the present , and several of the past , churchwardens .
The chair was occupied by Bro . Churchwarden Norman , and those present included : Bros . Churchwarden Hollidav , Janes , Mr . Hawley , Mr . R . H . Abbott , Mr . F . G . Bowen , Bro . G . Kenning , Mr . ' P . G . Lupton , Mr . Webster , Mr . H . Elsworthy , Mr . A . Frankford , Mr . Ryan , and others . Bro . Churchwarden NORMAN , in a few opening remarks , detailed the circumstances which led up to the presentation of the testimonial , towards which , he said , voluntary subscriptions had flowed in from all classes of persons in the
parish . Bro . Henrey had , he declared , won the esteem and respect of all the parishioners , and they had parted from him with the greatest sorrow . All regretted that he was not promoted by the patrons of the living to succeed their late vicar , and they were not ashamed of the part they took in endeavouring to bring that about . They all hoped that he would soon occupy a more prominent position than that of a curate in an East-end parish , where he was , to a certain extent , lost .
Bro . Churchwarden HOLLIDAY then formally presented the purse of sovereigns and the address . In the latter reference was made to Bro . Henrey ' s " assiduous and most successful labours" in the parish for a period of six years . Bro . the Rev . T . SELBY HENREY heartily thanked the parishioners of Aidersgate for their generous gift , which , he said , would be devoted , with other gifts which he had received during his curacy , to the equipment of his sanctum sanctorum , or study , directly he was settled , in order that he might have a constant reminder of his friends in Aldersgate . He especially thanked Bro . Churchwarden Norman and others for championing his cause in the recent controversy .
Bro . KENNING and Mr . HAWLEY also alluded to Bro . Henrey ' s good work in the parish , and the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed by Mr . ABBOTT , and seconded by Bro . J ANES . Subsequently the company were entertained at tea , —City Press .
Grand Masonic Bazaar At Crowle.
GRAND MASONIC BAZAAR AT CROWLE .
This bazaar , under the auspices of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 , the W . M . of which is Bro . H . L . Burtonshaw , was successfully held on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., in the Crowle Market Hall , which was tastefully decorated with curtains and numerous flags , and the stalls attractively draped in art muslins . The arrangement of the room was left in the hands of Bros . G . S . Tyack and A . W . Cundall , and much time and trouble must have been expended to get so bright a result , towards which Mr . T . H . Horobin also gave his help .
A lodge of emergency was held in the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw , W . M . ; G . S . Tyack , J . D . ; R . Wood , Sec ; A . W , Cundall , I . G . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; J . Turner , Stwd . ; T . Staniforth , P . M . ; G Fox , P . M . ; W . Burtonshaw , P . M . ; H . Hoe , Std . Br . ; J . G . Barratt , J . W , Ashmell , W . E . Cranidge , R . W . Wroot , A . S . Birch , and G . Naylor , Tyler Bro . W . H . Sissons , D . P . G . M ., was a visitor .
The brethren adjourned to the Market Hall , where the DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER opened the bazaar and said : Worshipful Master and brethren of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , ladies and gentlemen , —1 thank you very much indeed for the honour you have done me in inviting me down to open your bazaar today . 1 can assure you I do so with very great pleasure . No lodge of its size , and very few larger lodges , have made such a record of Charitable work as yours ; you have ever taken a deep interest in the various Charitable Institutions
connected with our ancient Order of Freemasons , and identified yourselves most earnestly with that noble work of love and Charity for which we largely exist . Therefore it is with great pleasure that I come amongst you to-day to support the splendid efforts you have made for the Institutions . Our Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Yarborough , is most anxious that our province should this year be well represented at the coming festival in aid of the Girls' School , as a great honour has been done both to him and the Province of Lincolnshire in his election to the
presidency . The great difficulty I see before the Isle of Axholme is that you will have to live up to your past traditions . Such loyal support of the Charities has been given by you in the past , in addition to the local calls and claims , that there might be some difficulty in living up to the high standard of the past . The old idea of Freemasonry amongst a certain class was " much eating and drinking and late hours ; " but the most modern and correct idea was , that the Order existed to help forward and augment the work of the Church , and to aid every good and
Charitable work . No man could become a Mason unless he held a good social position , but , unfortunately , in this keen competitive age , adverse circumstances and misfortune overtook many a brother , through circumstances over which he had not the slightest control . It was then the duty of his brethren to be true to his principles of brotherly love and give a helping hand . The succour of the widow and fatherless was a work dear to every true Mason ' s heart , and the two
excellent Institutions in London existed solely for the purpose of educating , feeding , and clothing the children of deceased Masons . Several hundred boys and girls weie being fitted and prepared for the battle of life that they might hold . situations , and make such . 1 position for themselves in life as they would most likely have held had misfortune not overtiken him . I thank you again for your asking me to be present to-diy ; and in declaring the bazaar open , I hive only to express the hope that the ladies may have a quick sale , and your united
Grand Masonic Bazaar At Crowle.
efforts in hehalf of the great and common cause of Charity may be abundantly crowned with succes . The evening was enlivened by the performance of a selection of a musical programme , the items of which were of an interestingly varied character , consisting of songs ( comic and sentimental ) , duets , part songs , and instrumental pieces .
Larger bazaars have been held in Crow ' . e many times in recent years , but not one that was more prettily arranged . The company in the afternoon was not large , as is usually the case at such efforts , but the hall was filled up nicely in the evening , and all seemed to enjoy the entertainment provided for them ,
It would be invidious to make any comparisons of the various stalls ; but we can safely refer to the excellent viands and the attentive waiting at the refreshment stall ; to the good effect produced by the flower and fruit stall , with its canopy of ivy hung with Chinese lanterns ; and to the taste displayed in setting out the fancy and useful articles on the other stalls .
Great praise is due to Bro . T . Staniforth , the Charity Steward , who had worked with mi ght and main to secure such a large collection of goods , & c , and which up to the prpsent has resulted in securing for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls the sum of £ 50 . This amount will be added to when the remainder of the goods are sold .
The Bazaar and Concert Committee included Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw W . M . ; C . Fox , P . M . ; T . Staniforth , P . M . ; R . Wood , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . G . S Tyack , Chap , and J . D . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; A . W . Cundall , I . G . ; and others .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONE OF A NEW FREEMASONS ' HALL IN QUEENSLAND .
The ceremony of laying the foundation and corner-stone of the new Freemasons' Hall in Arthur-street , Roma , Queensland , for the Raphael Lodge , No . 1850 ( E . C ) , took place on the 21 st October , in the presence of a large number of brethren and a great crowd ot the general public , the business houses having closed for a couple of hours during the afternoon , considerable interest being manifested in the proceedings . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Hon . A . C . Gregory , C . M . G ., M . L . C ., Dist . G . M ., assisted by Bros . Barron L . Barnett , P . G . D . England , D . D . G . M . j Courtenay Luck , as D . G . D . C . ; and other District Grand Officers .
Before dealing with the all-important ceremony , it might be well to review a little of the history of the Raphael Lodge since its inception . The lodge was established in 1879 , the building being dedicated by Bro . the Hon . A . C . Gregory , D . G . M ., assisted by Bro . Fenwick , on the 23 rd of July in that year , the first officers being as follows : Bros . J . Stringfellow , W . M . ; H . T . Macfarlane , S . W . ; A . M . Hertzberg , J . W . ; H . Benjamin , Treas . ; G . V . Le Vaux , Sec . ; G . MacWhirter , S . D . ; W . J . Bennison , J . D . ; and C . T . Bedford , I . G . In 1881 .
Bro . A . M . Hertzberg assumed the Master ' s chair , and he was succeeded by Bro . Le Vaux , the position being again ' occupied in 1885 by Bro . A . M . Hertzberg . In 1886 , Bro . E . B . Cardell filled the office ; in 1887 , Bro . J . Saunders ; while in 1888 , Bro . F . Bourne governed the lodge . Bro . J . Saunders was re-elected to the W . M . ' s chair in 188 9 , and Bro . J . Foivles occupied the position during the two following years , he being succeeded by Bro . J . Sparks , in 1892 ; Bro . Chrystal in 18 93 ; and Bro . Flavelle , the present I . P . M ., in 1894 . At the
effluxion of the latter ' s year , Bro . C . E . Tuckey , the present Master , was elected to the position , his officers being Bros . A . Flack , S . W . ; G . Lilley , J . W . ; G . Ward , S . D . ; F . Woodland , J . D . ; J . Lannam , Treas . ; H . O . Catling , Sec . ; J . H . N . Page , I . G . ; T . R . Pearce , Steward ; H . Woods , Org . ; and H . Coles , Tyler . A short time ago the advisability of erecting a new hall was discussed , a piece of land was secured , tenders called and accepted , and the foundation-stone laid on October 21 st . Considerable progress has been made since the lodge was established , the Raphael Lodge having now about 50 members .
The brethren met at the hall in Gregory-street , at three o ' clock , when , for the first time in Roma , the District Grand Lodge was held . Shortly afterwards the procession marched to the site of the new-building , headed by the Waldegrave Brass Band , under the leadership of Bro . Saunders . Upon arrival at the site of the new building , the brethren formed up round the corner-stone , and all joined in a foundation hymn appropriate to the occasion . After the scroll had been read by the Secretary , Bro . Catling , and placed
with a copy of the local newspapers of the day in a small casket , and then deposited with a number of coins of the realm in a receptacle in the stone , the foundation-stone was lowered and placed in position by the District Grand Master , Bro . Gregory , who declared it to be well and truly laid , the brethren singing a Masonic hymn to the tune of " The Old Hundred . " Corn was scattered , and wine and oil were then poured upon the stone by the Deputy | District Grand Master , and the plans returned to the lodge Architect , Bro . Flack , for safe keeping .
Bro . BARNETT then delivered a stiort oration in a most impressive manner , the effort being listened to by all with profound attention . He Slid that it was hardly right that the brethren should part without saying a few words in explanation . It would not be very easy for him to dwell upon the subject to any great extent , but what he had to say was more in reference to the essential relation of Freemasonry to man . Man was distinguished by his capacity for improvement and advancement . He was more especially advanced in his qualities of
conscious organisation and development . The greatest satisfaction he could experience was the humble satisfaction of knowing that he had performed his duty in all humility and with the intention of ameliorating the condition of his fellows . Such are those who did these things called the brethren of the organisation of Freemasonry , which had for its basis the good of mankind , and its object the support and spread of knowledge , morality , friendship , and benevolence , and ever made for purity . It had its origin in the remote past , and had been proved to be
co-existent with civilisation , and had amongst its members the foremost men of the past , and many of the grandest intellects ef the present day . In the sight of Freemasonry the greatest was no better than the humblest , and all met in brotherly love and unity . He urged the brethren present to continue in the great work they had undertaken that day . It was a work and a monument of goodness , and he trusted it would be a home of true Freemasonry . He urged them to
continue to value it and to make it a lorce amongst mankind , so that the world might be made something better . Let consideration of manner be manifested in all their outward relations , and the expression of purity and love be their inward experience . There must be no lip service , but truth and sincerity must rule their every actions , which should be guided by the grand and sacred dictates of truthfulness , honour , and humility .
At the conclusion of the oration a Masonic adaptation of the National Anthem was sung , after which the brethren returned in procession to the old hall in Gregory-street , where , after a short meeting , the gathering dissolved . Miss C . Bourne kindly officiated at the or ^ an during the singing before and after the laying of the foundation-stone , her efforts being much appreciated by the brethren . Masonic Advocate .
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The Masonic Charities.
of the evening was that of Master J . B . Ainsworth , who possesses a sweet treble voice , and sang "The Holy City , " the chorus being sung by the troupe . The orchestration was exceedingly fine in many passages , particularly in the last verse . Mr . Harry Hine's rendering of " The mother and the child , " and Mr . J . Alden ' s rendition of the parody on the " Excelsior , " were two mirth-provoking efforts , and the comic song and chorus , " Skating at Olympia , " caused much amusement .
Mr . G . R . Ward gave a bones solo with much ability . All the vocal solos were well rendered , and had there been more time there is little doubt that acknowledgments of the compliments awarded by those present would not have sufficed . The second part of the proceedings , in which Mr . James S . Smith gave an exhibition of rapid sketching very cleverly , was cut very short , and concluded without the customary speeches being made .
Though opportunity prevented gratitude being expressed , it was doubtless felt both for the kindness of Mr . Purcell and the Minnehaha Minstrels for their
entertainment . The orchestral arrangements of the songs were by Mr . Oliver Gaggs , and Mr . T . W . Wollasfon , the president , was the interlocutor .
Presentation To Bro. The Rev. T. Selby Henrey.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . THE REV . T . SELBY HENREY .
The esteem in which Bro . the Rev . T . Selby Henrey ( formerly Curate of St . Botolph , Aldersgate ) is held by the parishioners took practical form on the 24 th ult ., when , at the invitation of Bro . Churchwarden Norman and Bro . Churchwarden Holliday , a number of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the Manchester Hotel to witness the presentation to him of a handsome testimonial . This
consisted of an illuminated address and a purse containing about £ 100 , subscribed for by members of the congregation and the parishioners , including Bros . Alderman Sir Joseph Renals , Bart . ; Alderman Vaughan Morgan , Sir Albert Altman , C . C . ; Deputy Goodinge , Mr . Deputy Pepler , Bro . M . R . Webb , J . P ., and the present , and several of the past , churchwardens .
The chair was occupied by Bro . Churchwarden Norman , and those present included : Bros . Churchwarden Hollidav , Janes , Mr . Hawley , Mr . R . H . Abbott , Mr . F . G . Bowen , Bro . G . Kenning , Mr . ' P . G . Lupton , Mr . Webster , Mr . H . Elsworthy , Mr . A . Frankford , Mr . Ryan , and others . Bro . Churchwarden NORMAN , in a few opening remarks , detailed the circumstances which led up to the presentation of the testimonial , towards which , he said , voluntary subscriptions had flowed in from all classes of persons in the
parish . Bro . Henrey had , he declared , won the esteem and respect of all the parishioners , and they had parted from him with the greatest sorrow . All regretted that he was not promoted by the patrons of the living to succeed their late vicar , and they were not ashamed of the part they took in endeavouring to bring that about . They all hoped that he would soon occupy a more prominent position than that of a curate in an East-end parish , where he was , to a certain extent , lost .
Bro . Churchwarden HOLLIDAY then formally presented the purse of sovereigns and the address . In the latter reference was made to Bro . Henrey ' s " assiduous and most successful labours" in the parish for a period of six years . Bro . the Rev . T . SELBY HENREY heartily thanked the parishioners of Aidersgate for their generous gift , which , he said , would be devoted , with other gifts which he had received during his curacy , to the equipment of his sanctum sanctorum , or study , directly he was settled , in order that he might have a constant reminder of his friends in Aldersgate . He especially thanked Bro . Churchwarden Norman and others for championing his cause in the recent controversy .
Bro . KENNING and Mr . HAWLEY also alluded to Bro . Henrey ' s good work in the parish , and the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed by Mr . ABBOTT , and seconded by Bro . J ANES . Subsequently the company were entertained at tea , —City Press .
Grand Masonic Bazaar At Crowle.
GRAND MASONIC BAZAAR AT CROWLE .
This bazaar , under the auspices of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 1482 , the W . M . of which is Bro . H . L . Burtonshaw , was successfully held on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., in the Crowle Market Hall , which was tastefully decorated with curtains and numerous flags , and the stalls attractively draped in art muslins . The arrangement of the room was left in the hands of Bros . G . S . Tyack and A . W . Cundall , and much time and trouble must have been expended to get so bright a result , towards which Mr . T . H . Horobin also gave his help .
A lodge of emergency was held in the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw , W . M . ; G . S . Tyack , J . D . ; R . Wood , Sec ; A . W , Cundall , I . G . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; J . Turner , Stwd . ; T . Staniforth , P . M . ; G Fox , P . M . ; W . Burtonshaw , P . M . ; H . Hoe , Std . Br . ; J . G . Barratt , J . W , Ashmell , W . E . Cranidge , R . W . Wroot , A . S . Birch , and G . Naylor , Tyler Bro . W . H . Sissons , D . P . G . M ., was a visitor .
The brethren adjourned to the Market Hall , where the DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER opened the bazaar and said : Worshipful Master and brethren of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , ladies and gentlemen , —1 thank you very much indeed for the honour you have done me in inviting me down to open your bazaar today . 1 can assure you I do so with very great pleasure . No lodge of its size , and very few larger lodges , have made such a record of Charitable work as yours ; you have ever taken a deep interest in the various Charitable Institutions
connected with our ancient Order of Freemasons , and identified yourselves most earnestly with that noble work of love and Charity for which we largely exist . Therefore it is with great pleasure that I come amongst you to-day to support the splendid efforts you have made for the Institutions . Our Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Yarborough , is most anxious that our province should this year be well represented at the coming festival in aid of the Girls' School , as a great honour has been done both to him and the Province of Lincolnshire in his election to the
presidency . The great difficulty I see before the Isle of Axholme is that you will have to live up to your past traditions . Such loyal support of the Charities has been given by you in the past , in addition to the local calls and claims , that there might be some difficulty in living up to the high standard of the past . The old idea of Freemasonry amongst a certain class was " much eating and drinking and late hours ; " but the most modern and correct idea was , that the Order existed to help forward and augment the work of the Church , and to aid every good and
Charitable work . No man could become a Mason unless he held a good social position , but , unfortunately , in this keen competitive age , adverse circumstances and misfortune overtook many a brother , through circumstances over which he had not the slightest control . It was then the duty of his brethren to be true to his principles of brotherly love and give a helping hand . The succour of the widow and fatherless was a work dear to every true Mason ' s heart , and the two
excellent Institutions in London existed solely for the purpose of educating , feeding , and clothing the children of deceased Masons . Several hundred boys and girls weie being fitted and prepared for the battle of life that they might hold . situations , and make such . 1 position for themselves in life as they would most likely have held had misfortune not overtiken him . I thank you again for your asking me to be present to-diy ; and in declaring the bazaar open , I hive only to express the hope that the ladies may have a quick sale , and your united
Grand Masonic Bazaar At Crowle.
efforts in hehalf of the great and common cause of Charity may be abundantly crowned with succes . The evening was enlivened by the performance of a selection of a musical programme , the items of which were of an interestingly varied character , consisting of songs ( comic and sentimental ) , duets , part songs , and instrumental pieces .
Larger bazaars have been held in Crow ' . e many times in recent years , but not one that was more prettily arranged . The company in the afternoon was not large , as is usually the case at such efforts , but the hall was filled up nicely in the evening , and all seemed to enjoy the entertainment provided for them ,
It would be invidious to make any comparisons of the various stalls ; but we can safely refer to the excellent viands and the attentive waiting at the refreshment stall ; to the good effect produced by the flower and fruit stall , with its canopy of ivy hung with Chinese lanterns ; and to the taste displayed in setting out the fancy and useful articles on the other stalls .
Great praise is due to Bro . T . Staniforth , the Charity Steward , who had worked with mi ght and main to secure such a large collection of goods , & c , and which up to the prpsent has resulted in securing for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls the sum of £ 50 . This amount will be added to when the remainder of the goods are sold .
The Bazaar and Concert Committee included Bros . H . L . Burtonshaw W . M . ; C . Fox , P . M . ; T . Staniforth , P . M . ; R . Wood , P . M ., Sec . ; Rev . G . S Tyack , Chap , and J . D . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; A . W . Cundall , I . G . ; and others .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONE OF A NEW FREEMASONS ' HALL IN QUEENSLAND .
The ceremony of laying the foundation and corner-stone of the new Freemasons' Hall in Arthur-street , Roma , Queensland , for the Raphael Lodge , No . 1850 ( E . C ) , took place on the 21 st October , in the presence of a large number of brethren and a great crowd ot the general public , the business houses having closed for a couple of hours during the afternoon , considerable interest being manifested in the proceedings . The ceremony was performed by Bro . the Hon . A . C . Gregory , C . M . G ., M . L . C ., Dist . G . M ., assisted by Bros . Barron L . Barnett , P . G . D . England , D . D . G . M . j Courtenay Luck , as D . G . D . C . ; and other District Grand Officers .
Before dealing with the all-important ceremony , it might be well to review a little of the history of the Raphael Lodge since its inception . The lodge was established in 1879 , the building being dedicated by Bro . the Hon . A . C . Gregory , D . G . M ., assisted by Bro . Fenwick , on the 23 rd of July in that year , the first officers being as follows : Bros . J . Stringfellow , W . M . ; H . T . Macfarlane , S . W . ; A . M . Hertzberg , J . W . ; H . Benjamin , Treas . ; G . V . Le Vaux , Sec . ; G . MacWhirter , S . D . ; W . J . Bennison , J . D . ; and C . T . Bedford , I . G . In 1881 .
Bro . A . M . Hertzberg assumed the Master ' s chair , and he was succeeded by Bro . Le Vaux , the position being again ' occupied in 1885 by Bro . A . M . Hertzberg . In 1886 , Bro . E . B . Cardell filled the office ; in 1887 , Bro . J . Saunders ; while in 1888 , Bro . F . Bourne governed the lodge . Bro . J . Saunders was re-elected to the W . M . ' s chair in 188 9 , and Bro . J . Foivles occupied the position during the two following years , he being succeeded by Bro . J . Sparks , in 1892 ; Bro . Chrystal in 18 93 ; and Bro . Flavelle , the present I . P . M ., in 1894 . At the
effluxion of the latter ' s year , Bro . C . E . Tuckey , the present Master , was elected to the position , his officers being Bros . A . Flack , S . W . ; G . Lilley , J . W . ; G . Ward , S . D . ; F . Woodland , J . D . ; J . Lannam , Treas . ; H . O . Catling , Sec . ; J . H . N . Page , I . G . ; T . R . Pearce , Steward ; H . Woods , Org . ; and H . Coles , Tyler . A short time ago the advisability of erecting a new hall was discussed , a piece of land was secured , tenders called and accepted , and the foundation-stone laid on October 21 st . Considerable progress has been made since the lodge was established , the Raphael Lodge having now about 50 members .
The brethren met at the hall in Gregory-street , at three o ' clock , when , for the first time in Roma , the District Grand Lodge was held . Shortly afterwards the procession marched to the site of the new-building , headed by the Waldegrave Brass Band , under the leadership of Bro . Saunders . Upon arrival at the site of the new building , the brethren formed up round the corner-stone , and all joined in a foundation hymn appropriate to the occasion . After the scroll had been read by the Secretary , Bro . Catling , and placed
with a copy of the local newspapers of the day in a small casket , and then deposited with a number of coins of the realm in a receptacle in the stone , the foundation-stone was lowered and placed in position by the District Grand Master , Bro . Gregory , who declared it to be well and truly laid , the brethren singing a Masonic hymn to the tune of " The Old Hundred . " Corn was scattered , and wine and oil were then poured upon the stone by the Deputy | District Grand Master , and the plans returned to the lodge Architect , Bro . Flack , for safe keeping .
Bro . BARNETT then delivered a stiort oration in a most impressive manner , the effort being listened to by all with profound attention . He Slid that it was hardly right that the brethren should part without saying a few words in explanation . It would not be very easy for him to dwell upon the subject to any great extent , but what he had to say was more in reference to the essential relation of Freemasonry to man . Man was distinguished by his capacity for improvement and advancement . He was more especially advanced in his qualities of
conscious organisation and development . The greatest satisfaction he could experience was the humble satisfaction of knowing that he had performed his duty in all humility and with the intention of ameliorating the condition of his fellows . Such are those who did these things called the brethren of the organisation of Freemasonry , which had for its basis the good of mankind , and its object the support and spread of knowledge , morality , friendship , and benevolence , and ever made for purity . It had its origin in the remote past , and had been proved to be
co-existent with civilisation , and had amongst its members the foremost men of the past , and many of the grandest intellects ef the present day . In the sight of Freemasonry the greatest was no better than the humblest , and all met in brotherly love and unity . He urged the brethren present to continue in the great work they had undertaken that day . It was a work and a monument of goodness , and he trusted it would be a home of true Freemasonry . He urged them to
continue to value it and to make it a lorce amongst mankind , so that the world might be made something better . Let consideration of manner be manifested in all their outward relations , and the expression of purity and love be their inward experience . There must be no lip service , but truth and sincerity must rule their every actions , which should be guided by the grand and sacred dictates of truthfulness , honour , and humility .
At the conclusion of the oration a Masonic adaptation of the National Anthem was sung , after which the brethren returned in procession to the old hall in Gregory-street , where , after a short meeting , the gathering dissolved . Miss C . Bourne kindly officiated at the or ^ an during the singing before and after the laying of the foundation-stone , her efforts being much appreciated by the brethren . Masonic Advocate .