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Old Time Freemasonry.
OLD TIME FREEMASONRY .
The following reminiscences of Freemasons' Lodges , ancl the famous Freemasons' Tavern , London , are taken from Timbs ' s Clnl- Life oC London ., vol . 2 , pp . 263 , 280 , and will interest our readers , as being views of the Craft by non-Masons : —
FREEMASONS' LODGES . Mr . Elmes , in his admirable work , Sir Christopher Wren , and his Times , 1852 , thus glances at the position of Freemasonry in the metropolis two centuries since , or from the time of the Great Fire : "In 1600 Wren was nominated Deputy Grand Master under Earl Rivers , and distinguished himself above all his
predecessors in legislating for the body at large , and m promoting the interests of the lodges under his immediate care . He was Master of tlie St . Paul's Lodge , which , during the building of the Cathedral , assembled at the Goose and Gridiron , in St . Paul's Churchyard , and is now the Lodgeof Antiquity , acting by immemorial prescription , and regularly presided at its meetings for upwards of
eig hteen years . During his presidency , he presented that odge with three mahogany candlesticks , beautifully carved , and thc trowel and mallet which he used in laying the first stone of the Cathedral , June 21 , 1 ( 175 , which the hrethren of that ancient and distinguished lodge still possess and duly appreciate . " During thc building of the city , lodges were held by
the fraternity in different places , and several new ones constituted , which were attended by the leading architects and the best builders of thc day , and amateur brethren of thc mystic Craft . In 1674 Earl Rivers resigned his Grand Mastership , and George Villiers , Duke of Buckingham , was elected to thc dignified office . He left the care of thc Grand Lodge and thc brotherhood to the Deputy Grand
Master Wren and his Wardens . During the short reign of James IL , who tolerated no secret societies but the Jesuits , the lodges were but thinly attended ; but in 1 ( 185 , Sir Christopher Wren was elected Grand Master of the Order , and nominated Gabriel Cibber , thc sculptor , ancl Edward Strong , thc Master Mason at St . Paul ' s and other of thc city churches , as Grand Wardens . The society has
continued with various degrees of success to the present day , particularly under the Grand Masterships of the Prince of Wales , afterwards King George IV ., and his brother , thc late Duke of Sussex , and since the death of the latter , under that of thc Earl of Zetland ; ancl lodges under thc Constitution of thc Grand Lodge of England arc held in every part of the habitable world , as its
commercially and annually-increasing lists abundantly show . " Sir Francis Palgravc , in an elaborate paper in thc Rdinl-iirxli Review , April , 1839 , however , takes another view of the subject , telling us that" the connection between thc operative Masons , and those whom , without disrespect , ¦ wc must term a convivial society of good fellows , met at the ' Goose and Gridiron , in St . Paul his Churchyard , '
appears to have been finally dissolved about the beginning of thc eighteenth century . The theoretical and mystic , for we clare not say ancient , Freemasons , separated from the Worshipful Company of Masons and Citizens of London about the period above mentioned . It appears from .-in
inventory of the contents of tlie chest of the London Company , that not very long since it contained ' a book wrote on parchment , and bound or stitched in parchment , containing 113 annals of the antiquity , rise , and progress of the art and mystery of Masonry . ' But this document is not now to be found . "
There is in existence , and known to persons who take an interest in the history of Freemasonry , a copperplate list of Freemasons' lodges in London in the reign of Queen Anne , with a representation of the signs , and some Masonic ceremony , in which are eleven figures of well-dressed men , in thcr costume of the above period . There were then 129 lodges , of which 86 were in London , T , ( t in English cities ,
and 7 abroad . Freemasonry evidently sprang up in London at the building of St . Paul ' s ; and many of the oldest lodges arc in thc neighbourhood . But the headquarters '' of Freemasonry arc at the Grand llall , in the rear of Freemasons' Tavern , O 2 Great Queen-street , Lincoln's Inn
Fields : it was commenced May 1 , 1 775 , from the designs of Thomas Sandby , K . A ., Professor of Architecture in thc Koyal Academy . £ 5000 was raised b y a Tontine towards the cost ; and tiie hall was opened and dedicated in solemn form , May 23 , 1776 ; Lord Petre , Grand Master . " It is thc first house built in this
country with thc appropriate symbols of Masonry , and with the suitable apartments lor thc holding of lodges , the initiating , raising , anil exalting of brethren . " Here are held the grand and other lodges , which hitherto assembled in the halls of the City Companies . . Freemasons' Hall , as originally decorated , is shown in a print of the annual procession of Freemasons' Orphans ,
by T . Stothanl , R . A . lt is a finely-proportioned room , 92 feet by 43 feet , and 60 feet high ; and will hold 1500 persons : it was re-decorated in 18 5 6 ; the ceiling and coving are richly decorated ; above trie principal entrance is a large gallery , with an organ ; and at the opposite end is a covered recess , flanked by a pair of fluted Ionic columns , and Egyptian'doorways ; the sides are decorated
with fluted Ionic pilasters ; ancl throughout the room in the frieze are Masonic emblems , gilt upon a transparent Muc ground . In the intercojuniniations are full-length Koyal and other Masonic portraits , including that of the ' ) uke of Sussex , as Grand Master , by Sir W . Bcechcy ,
R-A . In the end recess is a marble statue of the Duke of -Sussex , executed for the Grand Lodge , by E . H . Baily , R . A . The statue is seven feet six inches hi gh , and the pedestal six feet ; the Duke wears the robes of a Kni ght of the Garter , and the Guelphic insignia ; at his side is a « nall altar , sculptured with Masonic emblems . FREEMASONS' TAVERN , CURAT QUF . KN STREET .
Old Time Freemasonry.
This well-appointed tavern , built by William Tyler , in i ; 86 , and since considerably enlarged , in addition to the usual appointments , possesses the great advantage of Freemasons' Hall , wherein take place some of our leading public festivals and anniversary dinners , the latter mostly in May and June . Here was given thc farewell dinner to John Philip Kemble , upon his retirement from the stage ,
in 1817 ; the public dinner , on his birthday , to James Hogg , the Ettrick Shepherd , in 1832 ; Mollard , who has published an excellent Art of Cookery , was many years Maitre d'Hotel , and proprietor of the Freemasons' Tavern . In the Hall meet the Madrigal Society , the Methodists ' and other musical clubs ; and the annual dinners of the
Theatrical Fund , Artists' Societies , and other public institutions , are given here . Freemasons' Hall obtained some notoriety as the arena in which were delivered and acted the Addresses at the Anniversary Dinners of the Literary Fund , upon whose eccentricities we find an amusing note in the latest edition of the Rejected Addresses . —Keystone .
Installation Of His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales, K.G.
INSTALLATION OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G .
Thc following circular has been issued relative to the commemorative jewel for the Stewards : — Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 26 th May , 1875 . Sir and Brother , —
It has already been intimated that his Royal Hig hness the M . W . Grand Master has sanctioned the adoption of a commemorative jewel , to be worn by those brethren who acted as Stewards on the occasion of his Installation at the Royal Albert Hall on the 28 th April . The Grand Master having now approved thc design of such jewel , instructions will be forthwith g iven for its
striking . I have , therefore , to ask the favour of your returning to me the enclosed form , duly filled up and signed , within one week from this date . The approximate period for thc completion of the jewel will be about two months from the present time , and the issue will take place solely through this office . The cost to each brother will be JCK , and as no more
than the precise number of jewels required will be ordered , it is necessary that this amount should be remitted lo mc with the enclosed form , if filled up affirmatively . So soon as the number of jewels so required have been supplied thc dies will be destroyed .
Until thc completion of the jewels the amount of these contributions will be placed on deposit in the names of two members of the Installation Committee . A drawing of thc approved jewel is enclosed . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , IOIIN HERVEY , G . S .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The annual picnic of the Prince of Wales Lodge , Auckland , was appointed for Feb . 18 th , and from thc able exertions of the stewards would have been an unqualified success ; but thc fates , in the shape of the weather , were decidedly against the movement . In spite of the threatening sky , the brethren , with a large number of thc gentler
sex , started for the trysting-place , on the banks of Lake Takapuna , but after getting within sight of the landing place there were signs made that no landing could be effected , and there was nothing for it but a return ; before effecting this the rain came down in earnest . Notwithstanding this , thc indefatigable stewards were determined the annual treat should not be altogether a failure , and
took immediate steps to ensconce the party at that favourite suburban retreat , tlie Flagstaff Hotel , where , between the spacious rooms and tasteful grounds , a very pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable day was spent in social converse and amusing games , the evening being devoted to Terpsichore , so that notwithstanding the apparent failure in the morning , every one seemed heartily pleased with their day out .
1 he annual meeting of thc Pacific Lodge , 1229 , Westland District , took place on Tuesday , March 9 th , when thc installation of the W . M . and investment of his officers was the principal work of the day . Wc have only to say that the impressive ceremony was performed by thc D . G . M ., Bro . J . Lnzar , and that he was assisted by P . M . ' s Bevan and Hudson . To satisfy any member of the Craft who has ever
visited the province that thc work was well ancl truly done , and to those of our brethren who have not had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the venerable District Graud Master of Westland at his work , we can only say they are not likely to experience a similar pleasure during their lifetime . Such another Master of the work is not to be met with in these colonies . Thc list of officers for the ensuing year is
as follows : —Bros . T . Bramwcll , W . M . ; W . Ramsay , S . W . ; C . Hill , J . W . ; C . T . Lineman , Treas . ; H . S . Wales , Sec ; G . Iteming , S . D . ; J . Dixon , J . D . ; J . M . Douglas , I . G . The brethren assembled at the banquet in thc evening , and , as is their usual custom on such occasions , thoroughly enjoyed themselves . Thc prospectus of a Masonic Hall Company at Auckland
has been issued ; capital £ 10 , 000 , in shares of £ 2 each . We wish the company every success in its enterprise . If successful in accomplishing their object , they will supply a want long felt by thc brethren of that city . An instruction lodge is now being held attached to the Pacific Lodge ( Wellington ) , the J . W . of thc Pacific , Bro . N . Marchant , being the Convener , and P . M . Edwd . D .
Butts , a Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of England , the Preceptor . An application has been made for a warrant to open a M . M . M . ' s lodge at llokitika , Westland District , to be holden under Grand Mark Lodge of England , and to be named thc " Lazar Lodge . " Bro . C . D . Cuddeford is appointed the first W . M .
The Red Cross Of Constantine In The United States.
THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE IN THE UNITED STATES .
On Saturday , May 1 st , 1875 , the following Conclaves of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders , established in Vermont , viz : —Star of Bethlehem , Burlington , No . 11 3 ( English Register ); DeMolay , Windsor , No . 18 ; St . Helena , Montpelier , No . 19 ; Bethany ,
Burlington , No . 20 ; Lilly of the Valley , Northfidd , No . 21 ; St . Johnsbury , St . Johnsbury , No . a 2 , met in Masonic Hall , by their representatives , and organised a Grand Imperial Council of the Order for thc State of Vermont , and the Masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging . The following Grand Officers were elected to serve during the ensuing Masonic year : Sir George O . Tyler ,
Burlington , Grand Sovereign ; Sir Henry D . Bean , Northfield , Grand Viceroy ; Sir Frank H . Bascom , Montpelier , Grand Senior General ; Sir Jesse C . Paine , Windsor , Grand Junior General ; Sir Rev . George C . V . Eastman , Northfield , Grand High Prelate ; Sir Joseph L . Perkins , St . Johnsbury , Grand High Chancellor ; Sir William Brinsmaid , Burlington , Grand Treasurer ; Sir Edward E . Greenleaf , Winooski ,
Grand Recorder ; Sir J . W . F . Washburn , Montpelier , Grand High Almoner ; Sir Milton K . Paine , Windsor , Grand Chamberlain ; Sir Abner K . Cole , Burlington , Grand Orator ; Sir Mitchell Bowker , St . Johnsbury , Grand Marshal ; Sir Joseph S . Farnsworth , Windsor , Grand Architect and Engineer ; Sir Cyrus P . Currier , Burlington , Grand Stand . Bearer ; Sir E . A . Newcomb , Montpelier , Grand Herald ; Sir
George W . Kingsbury , Northfield , Grand Sentinel . The officers elect were then duly installed by Sir D . Burnham Tracy , 33 ° , Grand Sovereign of the Grand Im- perial Council of Michigan . The M . I . Grand Sovereign made the following appointments of Divisional Intendent Generals : —Sir Kts . Comp . William H . S . Whitcomb , Burlington ; Milton K . Paine ,
Windsor ; Frank H . Bascom , Montpelier ; Henry D . Bean , Northfield ; Joseph L . Perkins , St . Johnsbury ; Abner K . Cole , Burlington . Sir Kt . Comp . George W . Gregg , of Grand Rapids , Mich ., was appointed Grand Representative of this Grand Council near the Grand Council of Michigan . M . L Sir George O . T yler presented credentials as Grand
Representative of the Grand Council of Michigan , and he was received and acknowledged as such . The Grand Statutes and Regulations of the Grand Council of Michigan , with the design of the seal , were adopted as the Grand Statutes and Regulations , and Gran d Seal of this Grand Council , making the necessary changes of wording and dates .
The original charters issued to the subordinate conclaves in this jurisdiction by thc Imperial Grand Council of England and thc Grand Imperial Council of Michigan were surrendered to this Grand Council for its endorsement . The time of annual meeting was referred to a committee , ancl will be held on its call , of which due notice will be given .
The fees for conferring the orders shall not be less than twenty-five dollars . And on either or all of the degrees the fees to this Grand Council shall be five dollars . The Orders shall only be conferred on Knights Templar or members of the 32 A . A . S . R . in good standing . The " Text Book ' of Christian Knighthood , " by M . I . C . L . Stowell , 33 , Grand Sovereign of Grand Imperial Council
of Penn ., was adopted as the text book of this jurisdiction . A motion requesting fraternal recognition and interchange of Grand Representatives with other Grand Councils of the Order was adopted . On motion of Sir Kt . Comp . William Brinsmaid it was unanimously resolved " That the thanks of the Imperial Grand Council of Vermont be , and are hereby tendered , to
M . I . Sir D . Burnham Tracy , 33 , Grand Sovereign of Grand Council of Michigan , for the very able and courteous manner in which he has presided over the ceremonies of our inauguration , and for the interest manifested for the future advancement and prosperity of this Grand Council . " The Grand Council then adjourned , subject to the call of its committee .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . GEORGE STUTTARD , P . M . 126 , 1504 , 5 6 . The funeral of this lamented brother , who died at the early age of forty-two years , took pla . ee on Thursday , May 10 th . Notwithstanding the extremely unfavourable weather , thc following lodges were represented : —East Lancashire Provincial Grand Lodge ; West Lancashire Provincial Grand Lodge ; 147 6 , Blackpool ; 268 ,
Ashtonunder-Lyne ; 219 ( Prudence ) 67 ( Temperance ) , Todmorden ; 308 , Bottoms , near Todmorden ; 116 , Colne ; 1504 , Padiham ; 462 , Accrington ; 1064 , ( Borough ) 126 , ( Silent Temple ) , Burnley . The deceased was one with whom Freemasonry had become second nature , Always ready to perform an act of kindness , the large attendance at the Church of St . Mary le Gill , Barnoldswick , was an unmifitakcable proof of the affectien with which he was regarded .
H.R.H. Prince Leopold.
H . R . H . PRINCE LEOPOLD .
At the regular meeting of the Oxford University Rose Croix Chapter on Friday , 28 th ult ., Prince Leopold was admitted to tlie 18 , the ceremony being ably performed by the Most Wise Sovereign , Bro . Hugh H . Riach .
HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —No one should treat the present changes in the weather with indifference , for they undoubtedly have a great ell ' ect upon the human body . It is necessary for every one to he cautiousand watchful . Cautious as regards clothing and exposure , and watch fulness as regards the effect on thc body . The skin , nervous svstcm , and breathing organs oflon suffer severely , as is evidenced hy Erysipelas , Rheumatism , Colds , Sore Throats , & c . When , therefore , symptoms of any of the above diseases show themselves , they should he at once attended to . The Ointment should he rubbed into the parts affected , arid the Pills taken according to thc printed directions ; thic treatment soon eradicates thu disease and restores the general health . —Ai , vr .
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Old Time Freemasonry.
OLD TIME FREEMASONRY .
The following reminiscences of Freemasons' Lodges , ancl the famous Freemasons' Tavern , London , are taken from Timbs ' s Clnl- Life oC London ., vol . 2 , pp . 263 , 280 , and will interest our readers , as being views of the Craft by non-Masons : —
FREEMASONS' LODGES . Mr . Elmes , in his admirable work , Sir Christopher Wren , and his Times , 1852 , thus glances at the position of Freemasonry in the metropolis two centuries since , or from the time of the Great Fire : "In 1600 Wren was nominated Deputy Grand Master under Earl Rivers , and distinguished himself above all his
predecessors in legislating for the body at large , and m promoting the interests of the lodges under his immediate care . He was Master of tlie St . Paul's Lodge , which , during the building of the Cathedral , assembled at the Goose and Gridiron , in St . Paul's Churchyard , and is now the Lodgeof Antiquity , acting by immemorial prescription , and regularly presided at its meetings for upwards of
eig hteen years . During his presidency , he presented that odge with three mahogany candlesticks , beautifully carved , and thc trowel and mallet which he used in laying the first stone of the Cathedral , June 21 , 1 ( 175 , which the hrethren of that ancient and distinguished lodge still possess and duly appreciate . " During thc building of the city , lodges were held by
the fraternity in different places , and several new ones constituted , which were attended by the leading architects and the best builders of thc day , and amateur brethren of thc mystic Craft . In 1674 Earl Rivers resigned his Grand Mastership , and George Villiers , Duke of Buckingham , was elected to thc dignified office . He left the care of thc Grand Lodge and thc brotherhood to the Deputy Grand
Master Wren and his Wardens . During the short reign of James IL , who tolerated no secret societies but the Jesuits , the lodges were but thinly attended ; but in 1 ( 185 , Sir Christopher Wren was elected Grand Master of the Order , and nominated Gabriel Cibber , thc sculptor , ancl Edward Strong , thc Master Mason at St . Paul ' s and other of thc city churches , as Grand Wardens . The society has
continued with various degrees of success to the present day , particularly under the Grand Masterships of the Prince of Wales , afterwards King George IV ., and his brother , thc late Duke of Sussex , and since the death of the latter , under that of thc Earl of Zetland ; ancl lodges under thc Constitution of thc Grand Lodge of England arc held in every part of the habitable world , as its
commercially and annually-increasing lists abundantly show . " Sir Francis Palgravc , in an elaborate paper in thc Rdinl-iirxli Review , April , 1839 , however , takes another view of the subject , telling us that" the connection between thc operative Masons , and those whom , without disrespect , ¦ wc must term a convivial society of good fellows , met at the ' Goose and Gridiron , in St . Paul his Churchyard , '
appears to have been finally dissolved about the beginning of thc eighteenth century . The theoretical and mystic , for we clare not say ancient , Freemasons , separated from the Worshipful Company of Masons and Citizens of London about the period above mentioned . It appears from .-in
inventory of the contents of tlie chest of the London Company , that not very long since it contained ' a book wrote on parchment , and bound or stitched in parchment , containing 113 annals of the antiquity , rise , and progress of the art and mystery of Masonry . ' But this document is not now to be found . "
There is in existence , and known to persons who take an interest in the history of Freemasonry , a copperplate list of Freemasons' lodges in London in the reign of Queen Anne , with a representation of the signs , and some Masonic ceremony , in which are eleven figures of well-dressed men , in thcr costume of the above period . There were then 129 lodges , of which 86 were in London , T , ( t in English cities ,
and 7 abroad . Freemasonry evidently sprang up in London at the building of St . Paul ' s ; and many of the oldest lodges arc in thc neighbourhood . But the headquarters '' of Freemasonry arc at the Grand llall , in the rear of Freemasons' Tavern , O 2 Great Queen-street , Lincoln's Inn
Fields : it was commenced May 1 , 1 775 , from the designs of Thomas Sandby , K . A ., Professor of Architecture in thc Koyal Academy . £ 5000 was raised b y a Tontine towards the cost ; and tiie hall was opened and dedicated in solemn form , May 23 , 1776 ; Lord Petre , Grand Master . " It is thc first house built in this
country with thc appropriate symbols of Masonry , and with the suitable apartments lor thc holding of lodges , the initiating , raising , anil exalting of brethren . " Here are held the grand and other lodges , which hitherto assembled in the halls of the City Companies . . Freemasons' Hall , as originally decorated , is shown in a print of the annual procession of Freemasons' Orphans ,
by T . Stothanl , R . A . lt is a finely-proportioned room , 92 feet by 43 feet , and 60 feet high ; and will hold 1500 persons : it was re-decorated in 18 5 6 ; the ceiling and coving are richly decorated ; above trie principal entrance is a large gallery , with an organ ; and at the opposite end is a covered recess , flanked by a pair of fluted Ionic columns , and Egyptian'doorways ; the sides are decorated
with fluted Ionic pilasters ; ancl throughout the room in the frieze are Masonic emblems , gilt upon a transparent Muc ground . In the intercojuniniations are full-length Koyal and other Masonic portraits , including that of the ' ) uke of Sussex , as Grand Master , by Sir W . Bcechcy ,
R-A . In the end recess is a marble statue of the Duke of -Sussex , executed for the Grand Lodge , by E . H . Baily , R . A . The statue is seven feet six inches hi gh , and the pedestal six feet ; the Duke wears the robes of a Kni ght of the Garter , and the Guelphic insignia ; at his side is a « nall altar , sculptured with Masonic emblems . FREEMASONS' TAVERN , CURAT QUF . KN STREET .
Old Time Freemasonry.
This well-appointed tavern , built by William Tyler , in i ; 86 , and since considerably enlarged , in addition to the usual appointments , possesses the great advantage of Freemasons' Hall , wherein take place some of our leading public festivals and anniversary dinners , the latter mostly in May and June . Here was given thc farewell dinner to John Philip Kemble , upon his retirement from the stage ,
in 1817 ; the public dinner , on his birthday , to James Hogg , the Ettrick Shepherd , in 1832 ; Mollard , who has published an excellent Art of Cookery , was many years Maitre d'Hotel , and proprietor of the Freemasons' Tavern . In the Hall meet the Madrigal Society , the Methodists ' and other musical clubs ; and the annual dinners of the
Theatrical Fund , Artists' Societies , and other public institutions , are given here . Freemasons' Hall obtained some notoriety as the arena in which were delivered and acted the Addresses at the Anniversary Dinners of the Literary Fund , upon whose eccentricities we find an amusing note in the latest edition of the Rejected Addresses . —Keystone .
Installation Of His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales, K.G.
INSTALLATION OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G .
Thc following circular has been issued relative to the commemorative jewel for the Stewards : — Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 26 th May , 1875 . Sir and Brother , —
It has already been intimated that his Royal Hig hness the M . W . Grand Master has sanctioned the adoption of a commemorative jewel , to be worn by those brethren who acted as Stewards on the occasion of his Installation at the Royal Albert Hall on the 28 th April . The Grand Master having now approved thc design of such jewel , instructions will be forthwith g iven for its
striking . I have , therefore , to ask the favour of your returning to me the enclosed form , duly filled up and signed , within one week from this date . The approximate period for thc completion of the jewel will be about two months from the present time , and the issue will take place solely through this office . The cost to each brother will be JCK , and as no more
than the precise number of jewels required will be ordered , it is necessary that this amount should be remitted lo mc with the enclosed form , if filled up affirmatively . So soon as the number of jewels so required have been supplied thc dies will be destroyed .
Until thc completion of the jewels the amount of these contributions will be placed on deposit in the names of two members of the Installation Committee . A drawing of thc approved jewel is enclosed . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , IOIIN HERVEY , G . S .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
The annual picnic of the Prince of Wales Lodge , Auckland , was appointed for Feb . 18 th , and from thc able exertions of the stewards would have been an unqualified success ; but thc fates , in the shape of the weather , were decidedly against the movement . In spite of the threatening sky , the brethren , with a large number of thc gentler
sex , started for the trysting-place , on the banks of Lake Takapuna , but after getting within sight of the landing place there were signs made that no landing could be effected , and there was nothing for it but a return ; before effecting this the rain came down in earnest . Notwithstanding this , thc indefatigable stewards were determined the annual treat should not be altogether a failure , and
took immediate steps to ensconce the party at that favourite suburban retreat , tlie Flagstaff Hotel , where , between the spacious rooms and tasteful grounds , a very pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable day was spent in social converse and amusing games , the evening being devoted to Terpsichore , so that notwithstanding the apparent failure in the morning , every one seemed heartily pleased with their day out .
1 he annual meeting of thc Pacific Lodge , 1229 , Westland District , took place on Tuesday , March 9 th , when thc installation of the W . M . and investment of his officers was the principal work of the day . Wc have only to say that the impressive ceremony was performed by thc D . G . M ., Bro . J . Lnzar , and that he was assisted by P . M . ' s Bevan and Hudson . To satisfy any member of the Craft who has ever
visited the province that thc work was well ancl truly done , and to those of our brethren who have not had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the venerable District Graud Master of Westland at his work , we can only say they are not likely to experience a similar pleasure during their lifetime . Such another Master of the work is not to be met with in these colonies . Thc list of officers for the ensuing year is
as follows : —Bros . T . Bramwcll , W . M . ; W . Ramsay , S . W . ; C . Hill , J . W . ; C . T . Lineman , Treas . ; H . S . Wales , Sec ; G . Iteming , S . D . ; J . Dixon , J . D . ; J . M . Douglas , I . G . The brethren assembled at the banquet in thc evening , and , as is their usual custom on such occasions , thoroughly enjoyed themselves . Thc prospectus of a Masonic Hall Company at Auckland
has been issued ; capital £ 10 , 000 , in shares of £ 2 each . We wish the company every success in its enterprise . If successful in accomplishing their object , they will supply a want long felt by thc brethren of that city . An instruction lodge is now being held attached to the Pacific Lodge ( Wellington ) , the J . W . of thc Pacific , Bro . N . Marchant , being the Convener , and P . M . Edwd . D .
Butts , a Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of England , the Preceptor . An application has been made for a warrant to open a M . M . M . ' s lodge at llokitika , Westland District , to be holden under Grand Mark Lodge of England , and to be named thc " Lazar Lodge . " Bro . C . D . Cuddeford is appointed the first W . M .
The Red Cross Of Constantine In The United States.
THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE IN THE UNITED STATES .
On Saturday , May 1 st , 1875 , the following Conclaves of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders , established in Vermont , viz : —Star of Bethlehem , Burlington , No . 11 3 ( English Register ); DeMolay , Windsor , No . 18 ; St . Helena , Montpelier , No . 19 ; Bethany ,
Burlington , No . 20 ; Lilly of the Valley , Northfidd , No . 21 ; St . Johnsbury , St . Johnsbury , No . a 2 , met in Masonic Hall , by their representatives , and organised a Grand Imperial Council of the Order for thc State of Vermont , and the Masonic jurisdiction thereunto belonging . The following Grand Officers were elected to serve during the ensuing Masonic year : Sir George O . Tyler ,
Burlington , Grand Sovereign ; Sir Henry D . Bean , Northfield , Grand Viceroy ; Sir Frank H . Bascom , Montpelier , Grand Senior General ; Sir Jesse C . Paine , Windsor , Grand Junior General ; Sir Rev . George C . V . Eastman , Northfield , Grand High Prelate ; Sir Joseph L . Perkins , St . Johnsbury , Grand High Chancellor ; Sir William Brinsmaid , Burlington , Grand Treasurer ; Sir Edward E . Greenleaf , Winooski ,
Grand Recorder ; Sir J . W . F . Washburn , Montpelier , Grand High Almoner ; Sir Milton K . Paine , Windsor , Grand Chamberlain ; Sir Abner K . Cole , Burlington , Grand Orator ; Sir Mitchell Bowker , St . Johnsbury , Grand Marshal ; Sir Joseph S . Farnsworth , Windsor , Grand Architect and Engineer ; Sir Cyrus P . Currier , Burlington , Grand Stand . Bearer ; Sir E . A . Newcomb , Montpelier , Grand Herald ; Sir
George W . Kingsbury , Northfield , Grand Sentinel . The officers elect were then duly installed by Sir D . Burnham Tracy , 33 ° , Grand Sovereign of the Grand Im- perial Council of Michigan . The M . I . Grand Sovereign made the following appointments of Divisional Intendent Generals : —Sir Kts . Comp . William H . S . Whitcomb , Burlington ; Milton K . Paine ,
Windsor ; Frank H . Bascom , Montpelier ; Henry D . Bean , Northfield ; Joseph L . Perkins , St . Johnsbury ; Abner K . Cole , Burlington . Sir Kt . Comp . George W . Gregg , of Grand Rapids , Mich ., was appointed Grand Representative of this Grand Council near the Grand Council of Michigan . M . L Sir George O . T yler presented credentials as Grand
Representative of the Grand Council of Michigan , and he was received and acknowledged as such . The Grand Statutes and Regulations of the Grand Council of Michigan , with the design of the seal , were adopted as the Grand Statutes and Regulations , and Gran d Seal of this Grand Council , making the necessary changes of wording and dates .
The original charters issued to the subordinate conclaves in this jurisdiction by thc Imperial Grand Council of England and thc Grand Imperial Council of Michigan were surrendered to this Grand Council for its endorsement . The time of annual meeting was referred to a committee , ancl will be held on its call , of which due notice will be given .
The fees for conferring the orders shall not be less than twenty-five dollars . And on either or all of the degrees the fees to this Grand Council shall be five dollars . The Orders shall only be conferred on Knights Templar or members of the 32 A . A . S . R . in good standing . The " Text Book ' of Christian Knighthood , " by M . I . C . L . Stowell , 33 , Grand Sovereign of Grand Imperial Council
of Penn ., was adopted as the text book of this jurisdiction . A motion requesting fraternal recognition and interchange of Grand Representatives with other Grand Councils of the Order was adopted . On motion of Sir Kt . Comp . William Brinsmaid it was unanimously resolved " That the thanks of the Imperial Grand Council of Vermont be , and are hereby tendered , to
M . I . Sir D . Burnham Tracy , 33 , Grand Sovereign of Grand Council of Michigan , for the very able and courteous manner in which he has presided over the ceremonies of our inauguration , and for the interest manifested for the future advancement and prosperity of this Grand Council . " The Grand Council then adjourned , subject to the call of its committee .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . GEORGE STUTTARD , P . M . 126 , 1504 , 5 6 . The funeral of this lamented brother , who died at the early age of forty-two years , took pla . ee on Thursday , May 10 th . Notwithstanding the extremely unfavourable weather , thc following lodges were represented : —East Lancashire Provincial Grand Lodge ; West Lancashire Provincial Grand Lodge ; 147 6 , Blackpool ; 268 ,
Ashtonunder-Lyne ; 219 ( Prudence ) 67 ( Temperance ) , Todmorden ; 308 , Bottoms , near Todmorden ; 116 , Colne ; 1504 , Padiham ; 462 , Accrington ; 1064 , ( Borough ) 126 , ( Silent Temple ) , Burnley . The deceased was one with whom Freemasonry had become second nature , Always ready to perform an act of kindness , the large attendance at the Church of St . Mary le Gill , Barnoldswick , was an unmifitakcable proof of the affectien with which he was regarded .
H.R.H. Prince Leopold.
H . R . H . PRINCE LEOPOLD .
At the regular meeting of the Oxford University Rose Croix Chapter on Friday , 28 th ult ., Prince Leopold was admitted to tlie 18 , the ceremony being ably performed by the Most Wise Sovereign , Bro . Hugh H . Riach .
HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —No one should treat the present changes in the weather with indifference , for they undoubtedly have a great ell ' ect upon the human body . It is necessary for every one to he cautiousand watchful . Cautious as regards clothing and exposure , and watch fulness as regards the effect on thc body . The skin , nervous svstcm , and breathing organs oflon suffer severely , as is evidenced hy Erysipelas , Rheumatism , Colds , Sore Throats , & c . When , therefore , symptoms of any of the above diseases show themselves , they should he at once attended to . The Ointment should he rubbed into the parts affected , arid the Pills taken according to thc printed directions ; thic treatment soon eradicates thu disease and restores the general health . —Ai , vr .