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Queen's College, Oxford.
an elevated and lovely spot a mile or two from Oxford , frequented by pedestrians and lovers of the p icturesque . ) Having wandered into the wood , which was pot far from Oxford , with a copy of " Aristotle " in his hand , anel being attacked by a wild boar , who came at him with extending jaws intending to make but a mouthful of him , he was enabled to conquer the furious animal by thrusting the
" Aristotle " down his throat , crjing " Girecum est ! " The animal , of course , fell prostrate at his feet , was carried in triumph to the College , and no doubt served up to an old song in memory of the noble exploit . But this is only tradition , and no date is given when the custom was first observed . Ant . A . Wooel , writing in 1660 , says it is an " Antient custom as old as ' tis thought as the College it selfe , but no reason to be given for it . "
Presentation To Bro. Robert Wylie.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . ROBERT WYLIE .
On the 2 ist . Bro . Robert Wylie , J . P ., Kilwinning , was presented with a purse containing 250 soverigns , and a handsome epergne , as also a gold watch , chain , and brooch for Mrs . ' Wylie . Bro . Wy lie has for a long period taken an active interest in matters tending to promote the
welfare of the ancient town of Kilwinning , and , being a Freemason , he has been , and still is , one of the most coerce tic and respected members of the Mother Loilge of Scotland . The gifts with which he was presented were g iven in token of the hig h esteem in which he is held hy all classes of the community , and in recognition of his Masonic and public services . At four o ' clock a dinner
was held in the hghnton Arms , at which there were about 100 gentlemen present . Mr . H . M . Cochran-Patrick of Woodsidc occupied the chair , while Messrs , George Brown of Burnside and J . M . M'Cosh of Dairy officiated as croupiers . Amongst those present were—Rev . Mr . Taylor , Kilwinning ; Rev . Henry Reid , M . A ., Irvine ; Rev . George Philp , Saltcoats ; Provost Paterson ,
mine ; Messrs . J . A .-ferguson , Glasgow ; James Dickie , Town-Clerk of Irvine ; J . G . Halkett , hanker , Saltcoats ; Henry Leek of Hollybush ; William D . Al'Jannet , Irvine ; Arthur Guthrie , Ardrossan ; anil H . M . Higher , Irvine , The usual constitutional toasts were pioposed from the chair , and duly honoured . Mr . H . M . Higet proposed " The Loid-Lieutenant of the County " ( Earl of Stair ) , and
Mr . James Hcndrie gave "The Lord of the Manor ( Earl of Eglington ) , which were cordially responded to . The Chairman then said—It has often puzzled foreigners who have come to stuely the history of this country to account for the comparative immunity which we haie had from those social and political convulsions which have occurred in various countries once at least in every
generation , and sometimes oftener . Various theories have been propounded to account for this . One distinguished «; onomist bas satisfied hiaiself that our freedom from revolution depends upon the custom widely prevalent amongst us of giving public dinners . ( Laughter . ) Another , not quite so well-known , but no less able writer , has defined the Scotch to be a ' commiltee-making people , and has found
in our very common practice on all occasions of calling a public meeting , and then appointing a chairman with almost despotic powers , and afterwards the nomination of a small committee to do the real work , a social parallel te ) that practical blending of monarchy , aristocracy , anel democracy which so happily characterises the British Constitution . And yet a thirel—perhaps more distinguished ,
and certainly better known than cither of the others—believes that we owe the calm course of our history to the fact that there has always been in this country a large and cultuicd class who having leisure , have preferred instead of devoting their time , money , anil energies to the pursuit of pleasure , devoted these to the prosecution of useful public ends , without the hope of
any other recompense or reward than the consciousness of doing a right and a good thing for their fellow-men . ( Applause . ) I venture to think that the proceedings which have culminated here to-night might have afforded an example of each of these ingenious theories . We have held our meetings , appointed our committees , and discussed a very good dinner , and we have in our friend and
guest of this evening , a conspicuous example of that valuable class who are always ready to come forward with their time and energy for the promotion of public ends . ( Applause . ) For more now than 20 years Bro . Wylie has taken an active and prominent part in every movement which had for its object the welfare of this ancient place . As a county magistrate , as a director of the district
poorhouse , as a member of the various local boards—in every capacity in which he has acted Bro . Wylie has taken an active part in the promotion of useful things , but it is prominently as a member of the ancient body of Freemasons that Bro . Wylie is most widely known . ( Applause . ) From the first day of his initiation he has enthusiastically identified himself with the Province of Ayrshire and with
Mother Kilwinning . ( Applause . ) There is hardly an office in the lodge which he has not fulfilled , and filled well and worthily . I have the best reason for believing and saying lie has , during that long period , not to his own knowledge , missed one business meeting . ( Applause . ) In limes of Masonic prosperity , in periods of calm repose , and in times of adverse reaction , Bro . Wylie has ever
done the best , a man could do for the interest of the Craft and Kilwinning . ( Applause . ) I am sure 1 shall be corroborated by all the brethren present when I say that in this great and important Province of Ayrshire , during the last twenty years , Masonry has made a most extraordinary iirogress ; and I am sure I will not he
exceeding the truth , or going beyond what is within the personal knowledge of many here present , when I say that much of that progress is due to the genuine enthusiasm , the ever-prudent tact , the invariable good temper , and the genial courtesy of Bro . Wylie . ( Applaiise . ) It is not surprising , then , that under these circumstances a
Presentation To Bro. Robert Wylie.
very wide feeling shoulel prevail that some recognition shoulel be made of those public services , and accordingly a movement was set afoot some time ago , which has resulted in the very handsome testimonial which I am now about to hand to Bro . Wylie , and I am sure that , valuable as that testimonial is , it will be valued by him not so much because of its intrinsic value , but as representing the
sincere regarel anel respect of a very large circle of friends . Turning to Bro . Wjlie , the Chairman said—Now , sir , in handing to you this most beautiful gift , I am sure I express the earnest ciesire of everyone lo-day when I say wc hope you will for a long time continue to discharge towards Mother Kilwinning and this elistiict those offices which have won you such a large circle of friends . (
Applause . ) The Chairman then asked Bro . Wylie to accept of the 230 sovereigns and epergne , as also a gold watch , chain , and brooch for Mrs . Wylie , and concluded by calling on the company to drink the toast of "Bro . Wylie , and his Fireside . " The toast was enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Wylie , in reply , saiel—I rise to thank you , or
rather to attempt to thank you , for the great honour you have conferred upon mc this evening in presentingmewith such a magnificent testimonial . We have the highest authority for saying that out of the fullness of the heart the mouth spcakcth . It is not less true that the heart may be too full for words , as mine is now , for any words at my cimmand must altogether fail in expressing the
gratituele I feel for ibis crowning act of kintlncss towards Mrs . Wylie arul myself . I have to thank my friend , your distinguished chairman , for proposing my hialth in such eloquent terms , though I well know and felt that his words of praise farexceeel Rny merits of mine . Whatever I have been privileged to do in a public capacity or in connection wilh the ancient guild to which many
of us belong has been to me a lahour of love , and its own abundant reward . This magnificent gift testifies that I have done something you considered deserving of recognition , and it will be a further strengthening of my hands , if years are given mc , for further work . The chairman has fittingly told you the cause of this outflow of frienelliness and biothcrly love towards me . Much of it , I daresay , is
due to my late candidature for the office of Secretary in the Grand Lodge of Scotland . And here , perhaps , I may be permitted to state that it was only after the most urgent solicitations hy many of my warmest Masonic friends throughout Ayrshire and iu Glasgow that fallowed myself to become a cindidate . My candidature-, as you are awaie , was unsuccessful . That I was in a large measure the
cause of my own defeat , it is unnecessary now to explain . From all parts expressions of regret and sympathy came to me , followed and attested by kind deeds , which have culminated in this splendid gift . It has , indeed , some significance in being presented on an anniversary of the Mother Lodge , although I am aware * that rainy friends far and near have contributed to it who do not belong to the
Masonic Craft , which makes me value it all the more highly , and I cannot help expressing specially to them ray deep sense of gratitude . I cannot refrain from mentioning by name one gentleman who has been singularly zealous in its promotion . 1 refer to my friend , Mr . Ferguson , whose kindness 1 f heart and liberality of sentiment are so well known to all his friends . Before sitting down , allow
mc again to thank you for this splendid epergne , and the sovereigns accompanying it . My friends have not been forgetful that money answereth all things . The gift of this valuable gold watch and brooch to Airs . Wylie I have great pleasure in acknowledging in her name . 1 need scarcely say to those who know her that the manner in which she has borne with me the burden of life has enabled
me , as 1 could not have done otherwise , to devote so considerable a portion of my time to public work . Those gifts will ever be most highly prized and handed down as heirlooms in our family . Several oilier toasts followed . The epergne bore the following inscription : — " Presented , wilh a purse-and 2 ; o sovereigns and gift to Mrs .
Wylie , hy a large circle of Masonic and other friends to Robert Wylie , Esq ., Prov . Grand Secretary for Ayrshire , and Secretary of Mother Lodge , in appreciation of long and valuable services to Masonic and other institutions connected with Kilwinning , iu testimony of their regarel for him as a brother and frieiiel . —Kilwinning , 2 ist Dec , lH 77-
Freemasonry In Australia.
FREEMASONRY IN AUSTRALIA .
We take the following from the "Australian Freemason : "It affords us great pleasure to give insertion to the following communication forwarded to us by our D . Grand Secretary : Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C ,
1 Oth August , 1877 . Dear Sir and Brother , —I have the pleasure to hand you herewith the patent of your appointment to be District Grand Master of New South Wales , in succession to Bro . A . T . Holroyd , resigned , an office which you have already held with so much credit to yourself and satisfaction to
your brethren in the district , that they again desire you to resume your sway over them . I sincerely trust that your efforts in the cause of Alasonry may bc as successful now as they were on a former occasion , and that health and strength may be granted you to carry out Ihe duties of the
office , as formerly , for the general benefit of the Oreler . I have the honour to be , yours truly and fraternally , J HERVEY , G . S . John Williams , Esq ., Right Worshi pful District Grand Master forN . S . Wales
PRESENTATION TO W . BRO . F . B . DAVIDSON . Every Mason who knows our brother is conscious of his Masonic diligence , earnestness , and industry . For a quarter of _ a century our brother has been sedulously em-
Freemasonry In Australia.
ployed in the erection of a Hiraniic Superstructure . And it is no wonder that now and again we hear of brethren showing their appreciation of the important services which our distinguished brother has rendered to the Craft . The D . Grand Master , E . G ., R . W . Bro . John Williams , has graciousl y been pleased to appoint our brother " District Director of Ceremonies'' in the Granel Loilge , anel the
Alost Ex . Z ., and companions of Zetland , K . A . Chapter , 390 , E . G ., at their last annual convocation presented him with a beautifully illuminated address , which reads thus : — " To Francis Burnand Davidson , Esq . —Dear Sir and Excellent Companion , —We the Companions of the Zetland Royal Arch Chapter of Australia , No . 390 , E . G ., desire , on the occasion of tbe completion of your twentieth year
of service in the important office you have so efficiently and honourably held in this chapter , to convey to you the expression of our esteem for you as a gentleman and a Royal Arch Mason . And in testimony of our appreciation of the courtesy , integrity , and zeal which have ever characterised your long service in connection with us as a member of our chapter , we beg to present you with this
address , and hope that it may be the pleasare of the Most High to so dispose events that you may long be spared to be amongst us . On behalf of the chapter , we remain , dear sir and companion , fraternally yours , William Webster , Z . ; N . J . Robinson , H . j and E . Kirchner , J . " We have learned with pleasure that such is the fraternal
esteem in which our brother is held that for the last twenty years he has been annually elected to one of the hi ghest offices in a lodge which includes among its members many gentlemen of distinction , and his c-lec'ion for the twenty-first time was chosen as a suitable occasion for acknowledging his valuable services to the Order , and the
courteous and generous demeanour which he has always exhibited in his relations with his brethren . We cordially join in the fraternal wishes anel prayers of our fellow-companions that our brother ' s " bow may long abide in strength and the arms of his hands may be made strong by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob . "
ZETLAND LODGE , 653 , AND THE INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND . ig Zetland Lodge , 6 35 , E . C , has voted the sum of £ 3 on behoof of the f imine-strieken in India . We humbly think that the commendable and truly Masonic example of this lodge should he followed by all the lodges in the colonics , and that the sum or sums so raised should be sent as a
" Masonic Fund " from the Masons cf this colony or other colonies by our respective District or Provincial Grand Masters . "The Profane" will then know that Masoniy is not " a delusion " or " a phantom , " but that it is an Order of Love , Relief , and Truth . Of " the three tenets " of a Mason's profession it maybe said that Tiuth is the Column of Wisdom , whose rays penetrate and enlighten
the inmost recesses of the lodge ; Brotherly love , the Column of Strength , which binds us as one family ; and Relief , the Column of Beauty , whose ornaments , more precious than the lilies and pomegranates that adorned the pillars of the porch , are the widow ' s tcarcf joy and the orphan ' s prayer of gratitude . Let all the lodges then , act as the sanctuaries of relief worthy of the " Widow's San . "
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
PRESENTATION TO DR . BOOR , W . M . —On Tuesday , Oct . 23 , the member : ; of the Southern Star Lodge prescnteel their Worshipful Alaster , Dr . Boor , with a handsome Afasonic jewel , and an address expressive of their respect , admiration , and affection . In presenting the kilter , the S . W . observed that the pleasure was not altogether
unmixed . He regretted the necessity of reverting to the vexatious circumstances that had called for this expression of sympathy and confidence , but it being a Alasonic duty to stand by anel support a brother in need , by the act of thelodge on this occasion it was proved that the brethren are true to their obligations . He referred to the report of the Royal Commission , now before the
Parliament , and said that if that report meant anything , and its plain Saxon English was not misunderstood , this was a case iu which the Alasonic attribute of justice must yet be satisfied . He then read the address , to which was affixed ninety signatures , and presented it , with the jewel , by the hands of the S . D ., calling on the lotlge to salute their esteemed Master and brother , nnd to join in the wish
that he may live long to wear that jewel with honour to himself anil the Craft , and with satisfactory reminiscences of this assemoly . The strong feeling in this matter was manifested in the fact that on no previous occasion had such a large assemblage of Freemasons met in that hall . Among numerous visitors were—George Pierce , Esq ., P . G . AL ofN . Z ., Irish Constitutor , Rev . G . T . N . Watkins , P . M . - , Mr . diaries Bright , and others .
The number of deserters from the Army advertised in the Police Gaz'lle during 18 77 has been 7 , 300 , being 2 ( 10 below the tot il for 18 / 6 . A large proportion of the aggregate is , as usual , made up of desertious over anil over again ofthe snue individuals , and it
also includes many absentees who are recapiurcel or voluntary return to their duties . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , S . G . W ., has forwarded a chei | ue for £ 100 to the M lyor of Cork , fo he distributed amongst the local charities .
Mr . Albert Jones , the mimic anil ventriloquist will give an entertainment , in character costume , at the " Twelfth Ni ght Treat " of the Girls' School , on Alonday next .
The Gardeners' Chronicle hears that the Hor ticultural Club proposes to migrate to the Temple Club in Arundel-street , Strand , close to the Temple Station .
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Queen's College, Oxford.
an elevated and lovely spot a mile or two from Oxford , frequented by pedestrians and lovers of the p icturesque . ) Having wandered into the wood , which was pot far from Oxford , with a copy of " Aristotle " in his hand , anel being attacked by a wild boar , who came at him with extending jaws intending to make but a mouthful of him , he was enabled to conquer the furious animal by thrusting the
" Aristotle " down his throat , crjing " Girecum est ! " The animal , of course , fell prostrate at his feet , was carried in triumph to the College , and no doubt served up to an old song in memory of the noble exploit . But this is only tradition , and no date is given when the custom was first observed . Ant . A . Wooel , writing in 1660 , says it is an " Antient custom as old as ' tis thought as the College it selfe , but no reason to be given for it . "
Presentation To Bro. Robert Wylie.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . ROBERT WYLIE .
On the 2 ist . Bro . Robert Wylie , J . P ., Kilwinning , was presented with a purse containing 250 soverigns , and a handsome epergne , as also a gold watch , chain , and brooch for Mrs . ' Wylie . Bro . Wy lie has for a long period taken an active interest in matters tending to promote the
welfare of the ancient town of Kilwinning , and , being a Freemason , he has been , and still is , one of the most coerce tic and respected members of the Mother Loilge of Scotland . The gifts with which he was presented were g iven in token of the hig h esteem in which he is held hy all classes of the community , and in recognition of his Masonic and public services . At four o ' clock a dinner
was held in the hghnton Arms , at which there were about 100 gentlemen present . Mr . H . M . Cochran-Patrick of Woodsidc occupied the chair , while Messrs , George Brown of Burnside and J . M . M'Cosh of Dairy officiated as croupiers . Amongst those present were—Rev . Mr . Taylor , Kilwinning ; Rev . Henry Reid , M . A ., Irvine ; Rev . George Philp , Saltcoats ; Provost Paterson ,
mine ; Messrs . J . A .-ferguson , Glasgow ; James Dickie , Town-Clerk of Irvine ; J . G . Halkett , hanker , Saltcoats ; Henry Leek of Hollybush ; William D . Al'Jannet , Irvine ; Arthur Guthrie , Ardrossan ; anil H . M . Higher , Irvine , The usual constitutional toasts were pioposed from the chair , and duly honoured . Mr . H . M . Higet proposed " The Loid-Lieutenant of the County " ( Earl of Stair ) , and
Mr . James Hcndrie gave "The Lord of the Manor ( Earl of Eglington ) , which were cordially responded to . The Chairman then said—It has often puzzled foreigners who have come to stuely the history of this country to account for the comparative immunity which we haie had from those social and political convulsions which have occurred in various countries once at least in every
generation , and sometimes oftener . Various theories have been propounded to account for this . One distinguished «; onomist bas satisfied hiaiself that our freedom from revolution depends upon the custom widely prevalent amongst us of giving public dinners . ( Laughter . ) Another , not quite so well-known , but no less able writer , has defined the Scotch to be a ' commiltee-making people , and has found
in our very common practice on all occasions of calling a public meeting , and then appointing a chairman with almost despotic powers , and afterwards the nomination of a small committee to do the real work , a social parallel te ) that practical blending of monarchy , aristocracy , anel democracy which so happily characterises the British Constitution . And yet a thirel—perhaps more distinguished ,
and certainly better known than cither of the others—believes that we owe the calm course of our history to the fact that there has always been in this country a large and cultuicd class who having leisure , have preferred instead of devoting their time , money , anil energies to the pursuit of pleasure , devoted these to the prosecution of useful public ends , without the hope of
any other recompense or reward than the consciousness of doing a right and a good thing for their fellow-men . ( Applause . ) I venture to think that the proceedings which have culminated here to-night might have afforded an example of each of these ingenious theories . We have held our meetings , appointed our committees , and discussed a very good dinner , and we have in our friend and
guest of this evening , a conspicuous example of that valuable class who are always ready to come forward with their time and energy for the promotion of public ends . ( Applause . ) For more now than 20 years Bro . Wylie has taken an active and prominent part in every movement which had for its object the welfare of this ancient place . As a county magistrate , as a director of the district
poorhouse , as a member of the various local boards—in every capacity in which he has acted Bro . Wylie has taken an active part in the promotion of useful things , but it is prominently as a member of the ancient body of Freemasons that Bro . Wylie is most widely known . ( Applause . ) From the first day of his initiation he has enthusiastically identified himself with the Province of Ayrshire and with
Mother Kilwinning . ( Applause . ) There is hardly an office in the lodge which he has not fulfilled , and filled well and worthily . I have the best reason for believing and saying lie has , during that long period , not to his own knowledge , missed one business meeting . ( Applause . ) In limes of Masonic prosperity , in periods of calm repose , and in times of adverse reaction , Bro . Wylie has ever
done the best , a man could do for the interest of the Craft and Kilwinning . ( Applause . ) I am sure 1 shall be corroborated by all the brethren present when I say that in this great and important Province of Ayrshire , during the last twenty years , Masonry has made a most extraordinary iirogress ; and I am sure I will not he
exceeding the truth , or going beyond what is within the personal knowledge of many here present , when I say that much of that progress is due to the genuine enthusiasm , the ever-prudent tact , the invariable good temper , and the genial courtesy of Bro . Wylie . ( Applaiise . ) It is not surprising , then , that under these circumstances a
Presentation To Bro. Robert Wylie.
very wide feeling shoulel prevail that some recognition shoulel be made of those public services , and accordingly a movement was set afoot some time ago , which has resulted in the very handsome testimonial which I am now about to hand to Bro . Wylie , and I am sure that , valuable as that testimonial is , it will be valued by him not so much because of its intrinsic value , but as representing the
sincere regarel anel respect of a very large circle of friends . Turning to Bro . Wjlie , the Chairman said—Now , sir , in handing to you this most beautiful gift , I am sure I express the earnest ciesire of everyone lo-day when I say wc hope you will for a long time continue to discharge towards Mother Kilwinning and this elistiict those offices which have won you such a large circle of friends . (
Applause . ) The Chairman then asked Bro . Wylie to accept of the 230 sovereigns and epergne , as also a gold watch , chain , and brooch for Mrs . Wylie , and concluded by calling on the company to drink the toast of "Bro . Wylie , and his Fireside . " The toast was enthusiastically responded to . Bro . Wylie , in reply , saiel—I rise to thank you , or
rather to attempt to thank you , for the great honour you have conferred upon mc this evening in presentingmewith such a magnificent testimonial . We have the highest authority for saying that out of the fullness of the heart the mouth spcakcth . It is not less true that the heart may be too full for words , as mine is now , for any words at my cimmand must altogether fail in expressing the
gratituele I feel for ibis crowning act of kintlncss towards Mrs . Wylie arul myself . I have to thank my friend , your distinguished chairman , for proposing my hialth in such eloquent terms , though I well know and felt that his words of praise farexceeel Rny merits of mine . Whatever I have been privileged to do in a public capacity or in connection wilh the ancient guild to which many
of us belong has been to me a lahour of love , and its own abundant reward . This magnificent gift testifies that I have done something you considered deserving of recognition , and it will be a further strengthening of my hands , if years are given mc , for further work . The chairman has fittingly told you the cause of this outflow of frienelliness and biothcrly love towards me . Much of it , I daresay , is
due to my late candidature for the office of Secretary in the Grand Lodge of Scotland . And here , perhaps , I may be permitted to state that it was only after the most urgent solicitations hy many of my warmest Masonic friends throughout Ayrshire and iu Glasgow that fallowed myself to become a cindidate . My candidature-, as you are awaie , was unsuccessful . That I was in a large measure the
cause of my own defeat , it is unnecessary now to explain . From all parts expressions of regret and sympathy came to me , followed and attested by kind deeds , which have culminated in this splendid gift . It has , indeed , some significance in being presented on an anniversary of the Mother Lodge , although I am aware * that rainy friends far and near have contributed to it who do not belong to the
Masonic Craft , which makes me value it all the more highly , and I cannot help expressing specially to them ray deep sense of gratitude . I cannot refrain from mentioning by name one gentleman who has been singularly zealous in its promotion . 1 refer to my friend , Mr . Ferguson , whose kindness 1 f heart and liberality of sentiment are so well known to all his friends . Before sitting down , allow
mc again to thank you for this splendid epergne , and the sovereigns accompanying it . My friends have not been forgetful that money answereth all things . The gift of this valuable gold watch and brooch to Airs . Wylie I have great pleasure in acknowledging in her name . 1 need scarcely say to those who know her that the manner in which she has borne with me the burden of life has enabled
me , as 1 could not have done otherwise , to devote so considerable a portion of my time to public work . Those gifts will ever be most highly prized and handed down as heirlooms in our family . Several oilier toasts followed . The epergne bore the following inscription : — " Presented , wilh a purse-and 2 ; o sovereigns and gift to Mrs .
Wylie , hy a large circle of Masonic and other friends to Robert Wylie , Esq ., Prov . Grand Secretary for Ayrshire , and Secretary of Mother Lodge , in appreciation of long and valuable services to Masonic and other institutions connected with Kilwinning , iu testimony of their regarel for him as a brother and frieiiel . —Kilwinning , 2 ist Dec , lH 77-
Freemasonry In Australia.
FREEMASONRY IN AUSTRALIA .
We take the following from the "Australian Freemason : "It affords us great pleasure to give insertion to the following communication forwarded to us by our D . Grand Secretary : Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C ,
1 Oth August , 1877 . Dear Sir and Brother , —I have the pleasure to hand you herewith the patent of your appointment to be District Grand Master of New South Wales , in succession to Bro . A . T . Holroyd , resigned , an office which you have already held with so much credit to yourself and satisfaction to
your brethren in the district , that they again desire you to resume your sway over them . I sincerely trust that your efforts in the cause of Alasonry may bc as successful now as they were on a former occasion , and that health and strength may be granted you to carry out Ihe duties of the
office , as formerly , for the general benefit of the Oreler . I have the honour to be , yours truly and fraternally , J HERVEY , G . S . John Williams , Esq ., Right Worshi pful District Grand Master forN . S . Wales
PRESENTATION TO W . BRO . F . B . DAVIDSON . Every Mason who knows our brother is conscious of his Masonic diligence , earnestness , and industry . For a quarter of _ a century our brother has been sedulously em-
Freemasonry In Australia.
ployed in the erection of a Hiraniic Superstructure . And it is no wonder that now and again we hear of brethren showing their appreciation of the important services which our distinguished brother has rendered to the Craft . The D . Grand Master , E . G ., R . W . Bro . John Williams , has graciousl y been pleased to appoint our brother " District Director of Ceremonies'' in the Granel Loilge , anel the
Alost Ex . Z ., and companions of Zetland , K . A . Chapter , 390 , E . G ., at their last annual convocation presented him with a beautifully illuminated address , which reads thus : — " To Francis Burnand Davidson , Esq . —Dear Sir and Excellent Companion , —We the Companions of the Zetland Royal Arch Chapter of Australia , No . 390 , E . G ., desire , on the occasion of tbe completion of your twentieth year
of service in the important office you have so efficiently and honourably held in this chapter , to convey to you the expression of our esteem for you as a gentleman and a Royal Arch Mason . And in testimony of our appreciation of the courtesy , integrity , and zeal which have ever characterised your long service in connection with us as a member of our chapter , we beg to present you with this
address , and hope that it may be the pleasare of the Most High to so dispose events that you may long be spared to be amongst us . On behalf of the chapter , we remain , dear sir and companion , fraternally yours , William Webster , Z . ; N . J . Robinson , H . j and E . Kirchner , J . " We have learned with pleasure that such is the fraternal
esteem in which our brother is held that for the last twenty years he has been annually elected to one of the hi ghest offices in a lodge which includes among its members many gentlemen of distinction , and his c-lec'ion for the twenty-first time was chosen as a suitable occasion for acknowledging his valuable services to the Order , and the
courteous and generous demeanour which he has always exhibited in his relations with his brethren . We cordially join in the fraternal wishes anel prayers of our fellow-companions that our brother ' s " bow may long abide in strength and the arms of his hands may be made strong by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob . "
ZETLAND LODGE , 653 , AND THE INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND . ig Zetland Lodge , 6 35 , E . C , has voted the sum of £ 3 on behoof of the f imine-strieken in India . We humbly think that the commendable and truly Masonic example of this lodge should he followed by all the lodges in the colonics , and that the sum or sums so raised should be sent as a
" Masonic Fund " from the Masons cf this colony or other colonies by our respective District or Provincial Grand Masters . "The Profane" will then know that Masoniy is not " a delusion " or " a phantom , " but that it is an Order of Love , Relief , and Truth . Of " the three tenets " of a Mason's profession it maybe said that Tiuth is the Column of Wisdom , whose rays penetrate and enlighten
the inmost recesses of the lodge ; Brotherly love , the Column of Strength , which binds us as one family ; and Relief , the Column of Beauty , whose ornaments , more precious than the lilies and pomegranates that adorned the pillars of the porch , are the widow ' s tcarcf joy and the orphan ' s prayer of gratitude . Let all the lodges then , act as the sanctuaries of relief worthy of the " Widow's San . "
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
PRESENTATION TO DR . BOOR , W . M . —On Tuesday , Oct . 23 , the member : ; of the Southern Star Lodge prescnteel their Worshipful Alaster , Dr . Boor , with a handsome Afasonic jewel , and an address expressive of their respect , admiration , and affection . In presenting the kilter , the S . W . observed that the pleasure was not altogether
unmixed . He regretted the necessity of reverting to the vexatious circumstances that had called for this expression of sympathy and confidence , but it being a Alasonic duty to stand by anel support a brother in need , by the act of thelodge on this occasion it was proved that the brethren are true to their obligations . He referred to the report of the Royal Commission , now before the
Parliament , and said that if that report meant anything , and its plain Saxon English was not misunderstood , this was a case iu which the Alasonic attribute of justice must yet be satisfied . He then read the address , to which was affixed ninety signatures , and presented it , with the jewel , by the hands of the S . D ., calling on the lotlge to salute their esteemed Master and brother , nnd to join in the wish
that he may live long to wear that jewel with honour to himself anil the Craft , and with satisfactory reminiscences of this assemoly . The strong feeling in this matter was manifested in the fact that on no previous occasion had such a large assemblage of Freemasons met in that hall . Among numerous visitors were—George Pierce , Esq ., P . G . AL ofN . Z ., Irish Constitutor , Rev . G . T . N . Watkins , P . M . - , Mr . diaries Bright , and others .
The number of deserters from the Army advertised in the Police Gaz'lle during 18 77 has been 7 , 300 , being 2 ( 10 below the tot il for 18 / 6 . A large proportion of the aggregate is , as usual , made up of desertious over anil over again ofthe snue individuals , and it
also includes many absentees who are recapiurcel or voluntary return to their duties . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , S . G . W ., has forwarded a chei | ue for £ 100 to the M lyor of Cork , fo he distributed amongst the local charities .
Mr . Albert Jones , the mimic anil ventriloquist will give an entertainment , in character costume , at the " Twelfth Ni ght Treat " of the Girls' School , on Alonday next .
The Gardeners' Chronicle hears that the Hor ticultural Club proposes to migrate to the Temple Club in Arundel-street , Strand , close to the Temple Station .