The Surrey Masonic Hall.

THE SURREY MASONIC HALL .

The meeting suggested by our correspondent , " P . M ., P . Z . " in his letter , published in our columns last week , was held ' at the Surrey Masonic Hall on thc evening of Monday last . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Dr . Pinder , G . H . N . Bridges , N . B . Headon , M . S . Larlham , T . L .

Green , E . Moody . E . Clark , S . Drysdale , H . Garrod , James Stevens , and W . Ramsey . Although the gathering might fairly be considered sufficiently representative , it was not , however , so large as the circumstances of the case had led us to expect it might be , and it was soon discovered that the large hall would not be required for the purpose of the meeting . The

dining hall was therefore thrown open , and this was very sufficiently filled by members of the Craft , shareholders in the Company , or otherwise . Bro . James Stevens was nominated as chairman , but , staling that he was the writer of the letter which had led to the meeting , declined that position , and Bro . N . B . Headon , P . M . the Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , was

requested to preside . The Chairman , after briefly explaining that the gather , ing together of the brethren on this occasion was more for the purpose of consultation on the position of the Surrey Masonic Hall Company , and the risk of the building being purchased for , and devoted to other purposes , than for the purpose of passing resolutions condemnatory or

otherwise on past proceedings in relation thereto , hoping that the subject would be approached by each speaker in a proper Masonic spirit , and , as far as possible , free from personality or bias . A cool , calm consideration was necessary , and that could not be given if feeling was to be strongly displayed . The meeting was not formed , or held , under authority . It was more as a committee of interested

persons than as a body of men capable of deciding upon action , and of carrying that action to a practical result . He called upon Bro . St-vens to read the letter published in the Masonic paper , and this was done . From this point a lengthy discussion ensued , the details of which we consider it quite unnecessary to report . Freemasons have natural feelings and impulses , and it

was not to be wondered at that the narration of certain past proceedings should have occasioned indignant remarks , which , although each speaker endeavoured to avoid personality , could not fail to be unacceptable to some individuals . However , all who desired to speak were listened to with attention , and many propositions were put forward

with a --iew to remedy the past . A Director endeavoured to explain away some of the extraordinary proceedings which were attributed to the Board , but failed to do so . Indignation was expressed that the shareholders had not been called together prior to thc announcement of the sale by auction under

foreclosure by the Mortgagees . Sympathy for the builder , Bro . J . Oliver , whose unpaid balance for the erection of the buildings amounted to nearly £ 4 , 000 was generally expressed , and the tone of the meeting subsequently became that of a general desire

to see him saved from so great a loss . Nothing however , resulted of a practical nature , as so little time remained for carrying out any of the suggestions made , and after two hours debate the brethren separated , very doubtful indeed as to the issue of the morrow ' s public sale of the building . _____

Freemasonry In Ireland.

FREEMASONRY IN IRELAND .

On Thursday week the Provincial Grand Lodge of the South Eastern District , met in the Masonic Hall , The Mall , Waterford . Never was there a larger meeting of the members of the Order held in the city . The large Lodgeroom was well filled by brethren from the remotest paits of Ihe district , and visitors from the Drogheda and Poonah

Lodges . In addition to its being the quarterly communication , the members of the Craft assembled in great numbers , to show their regard and respect for their new R . W . P . G . M . Brother Stephen Moore , M . P ., whom his Grace the Duke of Abereorn has appointed to that high dignity . They also were anxious to show the hig h estimation in which his predecessor , Sir John Keene , was held , and to

express their gratitude for the genial rule he held over them from the formation of this Masonic Province , and » also to testify their regret for Brother Denny , who has been his Deputy . After the R . W . P . G . M . was installed , he appointed Brother Coff , P . P . G . Treasurer , to be his deputy . The ofPcers of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the next year were then elected in the following order : —D . A .

Milward , ( 5 ) , P . G . S . W ; W . H . Constable ( 44 ) . P . G . J . W ; T . Swan ( 116 ) , P . G . S . D ; H . Waugh ( 32 ) , P . G . J . D ; J . Sunderland ( 32 ) , P . G . I . G ; J . E . Murphy ( 5 ) , P . G . Treasurer ; Rev . ' I . DeRenzy ( 297 ) , P . G . Secretary and Chaplain ; C . Fennell ( 44 ) , and R . Walley ( 32 ) , P . G . Stewards ; J . Moreland ( 297 ) , P . G . Organist . Having transacted all business coming before it , the

Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment rooms , where a sumptuous entertainment was provided under the banner of No . 5 Lodge , catered in the best * tyle by Sergeant Tiffin , when the new P . G . M . presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and as is done at all Masonic banquets , there was a collection made for the relief of the distressed

members of the Order . The brethren separated at an early hour in " peace , love , and harmony . " Much credit is due to the Secretary Bro . Murphy , for the admirable manner in which he arranged for the banquet and meeting .

Bro . Col . Craton ' s proposition that be voted 100 guineas toward the relief of the sufferers by the fire at St . John ' s , New Brunswick , was we are happy to record carried unanimously at Grand Chapter on Wednesday .

Another Proposed New Masonic Hall In Liverpool.

ANOTHER PROPOSED NEW MASONIC HALL IN LIVERPOOL .

The proposal to build a new Masonic Hall at Kirkdale , situated at thc north end of Liverpool , has been for some time under consideration in thc Walton Lodge , 10 S 6 , and to this lodge certainly belongs the credit of being pioneer in the movement . The result is that a company has been

formed and the building already commenced . The proprietary and directorate are strictly confined to Masons , in order to avoid any clashing of interest in the management of affairs . The new hall , to be called the "Skelmersdale Hall , " will be situated in Westminster-road , at the corner of Kirkstall-street . The building will have a handsome brick front and side elevation , and the upper part is to be

exclusively reserved for Masonic work , and will be fitted with every convenience , the lodge-room being about 5 c feet by 27 feet . The lower part will be principally taken up by the dining rooms , which will also be available for public meetings , & c , while the basement will contain kitchens and heating apparatus . The brethren have taken a large number of shares , and it is hoped that the building will be

finished in time for the new year installation . It is believed that the Prince of Wales Lodge , the Walton Chapter and the Walton Mark Lodge , & c , will transfer their meetings to the hall , and it is hoped that the Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire , Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , will consent to open the building wilh Masonic honours . The architect is Mr . John Wells , and the contractors Messrs . R . Wells and Sons .

The Fire In St. John, New Brunswick.

THE FIRE IN ST . JOHN , NEW BRUNSWICK .

The Masonic fraternity occupied the front portion of the upper story of Ritchie ' s-building , Princess-street , where there were two lodge rooms and several ante-rooms ; whilst the encampments of Knights Templars and the bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite had their

ante-rooms , armouries , & c , on the storey below . For nearly twenty-one years this building was the head quarters of Freemasonry in New Brunswick , the Craft having previously held their meetings in Marshall's Building , corner of Princess and Charlotte-streets , which also fell a victim to the fire . On September 24 th . 18 .. C , the late Grand Master Keith , of Halifax , then Prov . Grand Master

of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick , dedicated the hall to Freemasonry , there being a Masonic procession , service at Trinity Church ., at which the Rev . Jerome Alley preached the dedication sermon , a Masonic dinner ancl ball in the evening . The late Alex . _ allo : h was Mr . Keith's Deputy for New Brunswick , but the old hall now in ashes witnessed the formal constitution of the Prov . Grand Lodge

of New Brunswick , with Mr . Balloch as Prov . Grand Master , the installation of his successor , Robt . T . Clench , and finally the constitution of the Grand Lodge . Thc walls of the room were adorned with the warrants of the different bodies that met in the hall—some of them dating back to the early days of the present century , that of Carleton Royal Arch Chapter , whose origin goes back to

1802 , being the oldest—with choice engravings and paintings , including many Masonic pictures ot interest , an oil painting of the Ascension of considerable merit , a portrait of the late Bro . Balloch , and Bro . Furlong's gift to the Grand Lodge of the " Prince of Wales in his Masonic clothing . " To everything that hung on the walls some special interest attached . One bore the signature of some

eminent man , another commemorated some great event , another was the work of a departed brother , another recalled struggles and trials of which nothing now but happy memories survived . Each body had its own silver jewels , banners , furniture , regalia , and c .. bin . c » . In the armoury of the Encampment of St . John of Knights Templars was probably the finest set of uniforms in Canada ,

and the loss falls not only on the organisation itself , but on individual members , whose private property was there . The Union De Molay Encampment also had a large lot of fine regalia . Albion Lodge had , among other treasures , one set of silver jewels , the gift of the late Asst .-Commissary General , Oliver Goldsmith , a descendant ol the poet . Indeed , it would not do to undertake to

recount the treasures which the Masonic bodies possessedall are swept away . Not a thing in the room was saved , and no amount of money can replace the losses . The bodies burnt out were -. —Albion Lodge , St . John Lodge , Hibernia Lodge , Union Lodge of Portland , New Brunswick Lodge , Leinster Lodge , Carleton Royal Arch Chapter , New Brunswick Royal Arch Chapter , St John ' s

Council Royal and Select Masters , New Brunswick Council Royal and Select Masters , Moore Conclave Knights B . C . of Rome and Constantine , Encampment of St . John , Knights Templars , Union De Molay Encampment , Knights Templars , ' Harington Lodge of Perfection , A . and A . Rite , Harington Chapter Rose Croix A . and A . Rite , the Roval Order of Scotland , New Brunswick

Consistory S . P . R . S . 32 ° . The Grand Lodge of New Brunswick is also a heavy loser , though it had very little property in the Masonic Hall buildings . Its library and valuables were chiefly kept in the room ofthe Grand Secretary , W . F . Bunting ,

Esq ., in the City Buildings . All of the books , and there were many rare and curious ones , are destroyed . Indeed , so complete was the destruction that not even was a copy of proceedings of Grand Lodge to be found . A portion of the regalia was preserved . This is but a drop of water however , from an ocean of waste . —St . John Globe .

It has been decided to present the Mayor of Manchester with a gold key on the occasion of the opening of the new Town Hall , and a special design has been prepared and approved by a committee . The top will be of solid gold , pierced and richly enamelled , with the city arms on one side and the arms of the Mai or on the other .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . WILLIAM PITT LELEIOHOKU . The following Masonic Addresses to His Majesty the death of H . R . H . Prince William Pitt Leleiohoku , heir " apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii an 1 brother to King Kalakaua , will be read with interest bv our readers . We are indebted to Bro . John J . Taylor J . W . 121 , Penzance , for the transcripts , who kindl y for ' warded them per W . Bro . W . Hughan , P . S . G . D ., & c .

IN MEM 01 UAM . " Universi Terrarum Orbis Architectonis Summi ad Gloriam . " From the Orient of Kamehameha Lodge of Perfection No . 1 , in the city of Honolulu , Kingdom of Hawaii ' under the celestial of that zenith , which answers unto 21 0 18 'north latitude .

It having pleased the Supreme Grand Master and Great Architect of the Universe , in the decrees of his inscrutable wisdom to summon from an earthly to the Celestial Lodge the spirit of our beloved Brother William Pitt Leleiohoku , one whose youth , devotion to the sublime principles of Freemasonry , and marked abilities gave rare promise of a career of future usefulness to his country

therefore , Resolved , That while in the decease of our lamented brother , this lodge has sustained an irreparable loss we bow with reverence and submission to the will of God . Resolved , That we tender our most sincere and respectful condolence to our exalted Brother Kalakaua , to the Royal Sisters of the deceased Prince , and to Her

Highness his adopted mother , in their sad bereavement , and we earnestly pray and confidently believe , that God himself will give them " the oil of joy for mourning , and a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness . " j Ph . Opfergelt . Committee . j H . L . Sheldon . IC . S . Bartow .

Honolulu , April , 24 , 1877 . Sire and Brother Sir Khight , —We fin- it written in the " Great Light of Masonry " that " it is appointed for all men once to die , " and the great leveller Death knocks at the door of a Prince ' s Palace , as well as at the cottage of the peasant , and although we have the consolation of religion to console us in the hour of trial ,

still when the summons comes for one in the pride of manhood , and with every prospect of a long and prosperous career before him , and eventually to a seat on the Throne which you now so worthily fill , the blow falls with crushing force ; and we , the members ot Honolulu Commandery , No . 1 , of Knights Templar , feel that the Masonic chain which bound us together has been severed , ere yet the link which bound your

Royal brother to us had become dimmed in its Masonic lustre , and that that link will only be re-united when we assemble before the Supreme Grand Commander . But , to you , Sire , your sisters , his mother by adoption , and your brothers-in-law , we tender you on behalf of our Commandery that sympathy which Sir Knights should bear to each other in their afflictions . ' We are , Sire ,

Fraternally and respectfully , D . K . Fyfe , S Wm . G . Irwin , f - . .. I . B . Peterson , ^ Committee . Geo . Williams . J

Hall of Hawaiian Lodge , No . 21 , F . & A . M . Honolulu , May 9 th , 1877 . Sire : —It was with the deepest feelings of grief that the Members of Hawaiian Lodge No . 21 , learned of the death of their brother W . P . Leleiohoku , on the 10 th of April last . The Lodge desires to express to your Majesty , and to

the Royal Family , their sympathy with you all , in this your great bereavement , and to assure you , that they feel very severely the loss of their brother , who had in his short Masonic intercourse with the Lodge , made himself respected and loved . Sire , in times of grief and trouble , human sympathy and condolence avails but little to soften the blow , but the

little the Lodge can offer you and your family of sympathy , they do fully and feelingly . As a brother Mason you know full well , the brotherly feeling one Mason should have for another ; wc can assure you that this Lodge , had the full Masonic feeling ' for your brother ; they feel , that in his early death , not only his family , but the whole nation have met with a great loss .

With the renewed expression of the Lodge ' s sympathy , and condolence to your Majesty and the Royal Familj * - We have the honor to be your Majesty ' s most obedient servants , fW . F . Allen , P . M . Committee < M . Louisson , C Chas . T . Gulick . To His Majesty , Kalakaua .

No . IC 94 , after a brief illness , died at his 11 *' " Binfield , " Park-lane , Liverpool , on Thursday , the i 9 l " ult . Deceased was formerly connected with the v- lun ^ service , and identified with a number of local chi " . institutions and public bodies . He was universa ^ esteemed by an extensive circle of friends in and aro Liverpool , and the large gathering at his funeral ,

reside THE LATE BRO . HENRY NEWMAN . The Masonic fraternity in Liverpool have once tnoxt been called on to mourn the loss of a brother whose pra ' was deservedly in all the lodges for geniality , generosity , and nobility of character . Bro . Henry Newman , who ( 0 a long time was a worthy member of the Temple Loog e '