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After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Clark as candidate . The lodge was called off , and having been duly called on , Bro . Fortescue delivered the ancient charge . Bro . Herman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cook passed . Bros . Herman and Baltus were elected joining members . Bro . Percy Trickett was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . There being no further business , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 12 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street W ., Hammersmith . Present : Comps . M . Speigel , James Sims , P . Z ., John Davies , F . Craggs , W . Hillier , and E . Fox .

This being a meeting for the discussion of general matters , no formal opening was declared , and a resolution was passed adjourning the convocation until Wednesday , 7 th October , when much business of importance will be brought forward , and a full attendance is specially desired .

Ireland.

Ireland .

DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT DONAGHADEE . The dedication of the new Masonic Hall for Donaghadee , took place on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at noon . The day was very unfavourable as far as the weather was concerned , but notwithstanding a large number of people assembled adjacent to the hall to witness the procession . The Provincial Grand Lodge

met in the old Masonic Rooms in Bow-street , where the lodge was opened and the procession , in accordance with the usual Masonic custom , was formed . The officers present were Bros . Major Leslie J . Thompson , P . G . M . ; John Murphy , P . S . G . W . ; Thomas Anderson , P . G . Sec . ; F . C . Crossle , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Canon

Brown , P . S . G . D . ; W . Shannon , P . J . G . D . ; W . Tweedy , M . D ., P . G . S . B . ; Andrew Morrow , P . G . I . G . ; and J . T . Scott . The procession having arrived at the hall , the brethren uncovered to the right and left , and allowed the Provincial Grand Officers to pass into the hall , during which time solemn music was performed by

Bro . E . S . Mills , P . G . O . Bro . ROBERT SLOAN , W . M . 6 75 , addressing the Provincial Grand Master , said : Right Worshipful Master , the brethren of Donaghadee Lodge , No . 6 7 S , being animated with a desire to promote the honour and

interest of the Craft , have erected a Masonic Hall for their convenience and accommodation . They are desirous that the same should be examined by the Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Lodge , and if it should meet their approbation that it be solemnly dedicated to Masonic purposes , agreeably to ancient form and

usage . The architect and builder having addressed the chair , Bro . Major LESLIE J . THOMPSON said : Brethren , the skill and fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you at the commencement of this undertaking have secured the entire approval of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and they sincerely pray that

this edifice may continue a lasting monument of the taste , spirit , and liberality of its founders . The ceremony of dedication was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion the W . M . of Lodge 6 75 , Donaghadee , presented a silver trowel to Bro . John Horner as a mark of the appreciation of that lod ge for the care and trouble he had taken in connection with the erection of the hall .

Bro . Horner then proceeded to lay the tablet in the hall of the lodge room , commemorative of the dedication of the building by the Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . D . Reid , Grand Cashier of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was present during the ceremony . After the close of the dedication the brethren

proceeded to the Assembly Rooms , where a sumptuous dinner had been prepared by Messrs . Chas . Thompson and Son . The dinner having been done full justice to , Bro . ROBERT SLOAN , who occupied the chair , proposed the toast of "The M . W . G . M . of Ireland and

other Grand Masters in communication with the Grand Lodge of Ireland . " The toast having been duly honoured , The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of "The R . W . Provincial Grand Lodge of Down . " He said the brethren of Donaghadee Lodge were very pleased at

the brotherly way in which the Provincial Grand Lodge had dedicated the lodge that day . The Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Major THOMPSON , replied , and on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge thanked them very sincerely for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . He

was certain that it afforded himself and others a very great pleasure to attend there that day and assist in the dedication of the hall . He was happy to say that no matter what part of the province the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge went to they always received a hospitable welcome , and , if anything were

wanting , it showed the brotherl y kindness which existed between the higher and lower lodges , and was a positive proof that their exertions were appreciated . There was one subject he wished to allude to speciall y , and that was that this year was the centenary

celebration of the Masonic Orphan Schools in Dublin . The Grand Lodge had made a strong appeal to the Provincial Grand Lodges and other members to raise a large fund for the benefit of the Schools . Several of the provincial lodges had undertaken to furnish stalls in connection with a sale of work or bazaar next May ,

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whilst other lodges thought the most convenient way was to send in a subscription . The object was one worthy of consideration from a charitable point of view , and he was speaking authoritatively when he said the Provincial Grand Secretary would be happy to receive contributions no matter of what nature . He

begged to thank the brethren for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . Bro . HUGH Ross proposed "The Health and Happiness of Bro . Horner , " who had been one of the greatest supports of No . 675 since his connection with the lodge , and all along had shown his interest in the erection of

the hall . Bro . HORNER having responded to the toast , The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Sloan , and the Members of Lodge 675 . " In doing so he said he hoped the new lodge room would prove a source of

great convenience to them , and that it would give an impetus to Masonry in that neighbourhood . The CHAIRMAN replied on behalf of the brethren of No . 6 75 and himself . He considered he was greatly honoured in having been placed in the position of Chairman that evening , and on behalf of his brother

Masons he begged to thank the visiting brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . He was sure he expressed the sentiments of Lodge 6 75 when he said they would always be happy to receive any of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge in their midst . He had been asked to propose their R . W . Prov . Grand Master as an honorary member of No . 675 .

The CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of The Visiting Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Reid , Grand Cashier of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The toast having been honoured , Bro . REID and Bro . PATTON , 240 , Canada , suitably replied for the visitors , while the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim" was proposed , and responded to by Bro . STOKES .

The interesting proceedings shortly afterwards terminated . 1 _

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

INDIA-POONA . Orion in the West Lodge ( No . 415 , E . C . ) . — - There was a very successful gathering at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , 15 th July , when Bro . Captain H . M . Prior was installed as W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year . Over 50 brethren were present to assist in the ceremony , including a dozen Past Masters . The following lodges

were represented on the occasion : St . Andrew in the East , Level , Sphynx , Glittering Star , Military J ubilee , De la Pole , Royal Connaught , Caledonia , and Union . Bro . Captain C . D . Wise was the Installing Master , and he performed the ceremony in a highly impressive manner . Bro . Prior having been duly installed in the chair , appointed the following office bearers : Bros . Major E . D . Newnham-Smith , S . W . ;

Captain A . M . Horrocks , J . W . ; J . Jenkins , Sec ; R . Dickie , P . M ., Treas . ; Phillamore , S . D . ; W . J . Greengrass , J . D . ; Surgeon R . C . Thacker , I . G . ; and David Low , Tyler . After the regular business of the lodge had been disposed of , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , the hall being prettily decorated and brightly illuminated . The

table decorations were very effective . At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual toasts of obligation were loyally drunk , with Masonic honours , viz . : "The Queen-Empress of India and the Craft ; " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " "The Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland ;" " The Right Worshipful the District Grand Master , H . K . H .

the Duke of Connaught ; " and "The Deputy District Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers of the District Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " The name of Bro . Capt . Wise was coupled with the last toast , the Worshipful Master remarking that it was needless for him to say anything in praise ot the most excellent services which Bro . Wise had rendered to the cause of Freemasonry , it being already well known to the assembled brethren .

Bro . Wise briefly replied , and in return proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " which was enthusiastically drunk with full Masonic and musical honours . Bro . Wise felt sure that the members of Orion in the West Lodge would have no occasion to regret the choice they had made in Bro . Prior , who , he felt sure , would fully justify his selection for the honourable position to which he had attained .

The name of Bro . R . Levingstone was coupled with the toast of " The Past Masters , " and , in reply , he proposed the toast of " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Colonel T . 11 . Lloyd , R . A ., " for whose unavoidable absence that evening much regret was expressed . "The Sister Lodges" were next toasted , the name of Bro . Capt . R . B . Page , of bphynx Lodge , being coupled therewith .

The toast having been duly honoured , Bro . Page returned thanks , and expressed the hearty congratulations of Sphynx Lodge . The toast of "The Visitors" was the next on the card , this being associated with the name of Bro . Dr . Lingard , who briefly replied . Bro . Dickie ' s name was coupled with the toast of " The Officers , Present and Past , " as also were the names of

Bros . Major Newnham-Smith and Capt . Horrocks , each of whom said a few words in reply . In the intervals between the toasts there were several capital songs sung . Bro . Dr . J . Pollen gave two splendid recitations , which were greatly applauded . The Tyler ' s toast was given close upon midnight , and shortly afterwards the company dispersed , having spent a very pleasant evening .

NATAL . Inanda Lodge ( No . 1192 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Hall , Avoca , on Thursday , the 25 th June . There was a large attendance , and amongst those present were Bros . Rev . T . E . Robinson , H . Rutherford , Mason , J . Fletcher , J . H . Tosen , J . H ,

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Isaacs , T . Cook , S . Knox , J . Fraser , T . N . Price , J . E . Brown , G . Pullock , H . E . Royal , and J . Wright . Bro . E . A . St . Clair Liston , W . M ., occupied the chair , and , when the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , installed Bro . John Gove in the chair for the ensuing 12 months . The following were invested as officers : Bros . E . A . St . Clair Liston , l . P . M . ; A .

Beckett , S . W . ; T . A . Brown , J . W . ; C . Jackson , Treas . ; F . Hill , Sec ; A . H . Dyke , S . D . ; C D . Tonkin , J . D . ; H . P . Harrison , D . C ; G . Pullock , Organist ; G . Swales , I . G . ; and J . L . Burdon , Tyler . Before closing , Bro . G . Pullock presented Bro . Liston with a Past Master ' s jewel , bearing the following inscription : "Presented toW . Bro . E . A . St . Clair Liston as a small token of respect during the term of his Mastership of the Inanda

Lodge , No . 1192 , 24 th June , 1889 , to 24 th June , 1891 . " A similar jewel bearing the following inscription was also presented to Bro . Hill : " Presented to Bro . F . Hill by the members of the Inanda Lodge , No . 1192 , as a token of respect for his untiring zeal as Secretary during his term of office . June 24 th , 1891 . " Lodge having been closed , a banquet took place at the Avoca Hotel , at which about 70 persons sat down , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured .

Masonic Presentation To Bro. G. Dawman.

MASONIC PRESENTATION TO BRO . G . DAWMAN .

At the regular meeting of the Albion Lodge , No . 2086 , Woodstock , South Africa , on Thursday , 16 th June , there was a very large attendance of visitors , including Bro . J . A . Williams , W . M ., and several members of the Woodstock Lodge , No . 2379 ; Bro . Tibbits ,

P . M ., and members of the Lome Lodge ( S . C . ) ; Bro . King , P . M ., and members of the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1735 ; Bro . Bindemann , W . M . 1603 ; and Bro . B . T . Hutchinson , P . M . After the working , the W . M ., Bro . J . B . WHEEL - WRIGHT , said that a very pleasing duty fell to his lot

that evening . Ihe Albion Lodge had unanimously voted an architect ' s jewel to Bro . G . Dawman for the services that he had rendered as architect of the Temple and building they were now in—services rendered without charge . He ( the speaker ) was but a comparatively young Mason , and was not in the

Craft when Bro . Dawman , with others , founded the Albion Lodge , so he would call on Bro . N . Mackay , as one of the founders , to present the jewel . Bro . N . MACKAY gave the history of the jewel , and the difficulty that had at first presented itself , by reason of architects' jewels being very rare . The jewel

consisted of a Corinthian column , with a circular protractor and five-pointed star , the whole encircled with a chased wreath . The jewel was of solid gold . In acknowledging the presentation , Bro . G . DAWMAN alluded to his being connected with three lodges , and of his being the founder of two in that colony . He

endeavoured to carry out the true principles of Masonry , not only inside the Temple , but also in his daily life and business avocations . The reply also alluded to the fact that whatever he did with regard to the plans for the building was done for the Albion Lodge and not for any speculative company . The address was ordered to be incorporated in the

minutes in full . During the proceedings afterwards many of the brethren present alluded in warm terms to the many quiet and unobtrusive acts of Bro . Dawman that were truly Masonic , and the help he had rendered to many in various ways ; with wishes that he mi ght long live to continue his good deeds .

Crystal Palace District Gas Company.

CRYSTAL PALACE DISTRICT GAS COMPANY .

The ordinary general meeting of the proprietors of the Crystal Palace District Gas Company will be held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Friday , the nth September , when the report and balance-sheet for the half-year ended the 30 th June last will be presented . The balance to the credit of revenue account is stated

as £ 3648 , and the decrease in the profit on the halfyear ' s working as compared with that of the corresponding half of last year is explained by the excessive price of coal and the increase in wages . However , taking the balance brought forward from previous halfyear and the proceeds of sale of the contingent fund ,

the balance available for dividend amounts to £ 20 , 374 . The directors accordingly recommend a dividend for the half-year of 6 per cent , on the Preference Stock , 7 per cent , on Ordinary 7 per Cent . Stock , 10 per cent , on the Ordinary 10 per Cent . Stock , and 7 per cent , on the New Ordinary 7 per Cent . Shares . This , with income tax , will absorb about £ 14 , 233 , and leave £ 6142

to be carried forward to the credit of the next half-year . The report also shows an improvement in coke and other residuals to the extent of £ 2510 , and an increase amount to 1287 per cent , in the quantity of gas sold over the corresponding half of last year . The report and accounts are thus most satisfactory , and will , doubtless , be accepted as such by the proprietors .

Partridge shooting commenced on Tuesday , the istinst ., and the reports received from Berks , Hants , Wilts , and other counties show that birds are plentiful . Owing , however , to the little progress that has been made with the harvest operations in consequence of the wet weather , sport has been very generally delayed ; indeed , it will be some time before the season has fairly set in elsewhere than in the Southern counties .

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