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he acknowledged " the highest honour in the power of the lodge to bestow " in a . few graceful and well-chosen sentences . At the close of business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent cold collation was served by Bro . W . S . Vines , of the Canton Hotel , who may now be justly recognised as the most popular caterer ever engaged by the Dramatic Lodge . As usual the toasts were brief and to the point , and the musical entertainment of a class which cannot be equalled away from the Dramatic
social board . The brethren who chiefly distinguished themselves were Bros . Eaton Batty , G . Walter Browne , 1319 ; L . Veaco , C . A . Giannocopulo , "Joe" Cantor , the able and amiable Secretary , W . Savage , whose unique vocal efforts invariably arouse the peculiar enthusiasm of his brethren , E . H . Allen , and J . H . Greenwood , who is always welcome in Liverpool from his retreat in Manchester . The meeting was voted one of the jolliest held for a long time , forming a fitting and satisfactory close to Bro . Shrapnell ' s most successful year in the chair .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Maidwells , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Present : Bros . Bentley Haynes , W . M . ; Walker , S . W ., and Hon . Sec ; Rich , I . W . ; Pitt , S . D . ; Buggin . tLG . ; Moss , Preceptor ; Hawkins , Ruse , Weil , Fellhcimer , and H . H . Haynes . After the usual preliminaries the lodge was opened in
the Second Degree , when Bro . H . H . Haynes after having answered the necessary questions leading to the Third Degree , and being entrusted , was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Lodge was then resumed , and Bro . Weil having answered the questions leading to the Second
Degree , and being entrusted , was passed to the Degree of a F . C . It was unanimonsly proposed , seconded , and carried , that Bro . H . H . Haynes , 27 , should be a joining member of this lodpe of instruction . Bro . Walker having been elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the and inst ., at the Queen Anne ' s Restaurant , when there were present Bros . Chapman , VV . M . ; Chretien , S . W . ; Christmas J . W . ; Cottebrune , Preceptor ; Cross , Sec ; March , S . D . ; Sheppard , J . D . ; Cox , I . G . ; also Bros . Von Joel , Cobham , Forscutt , Stroud , and Bowen .
Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Forscutt having offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree was duly examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened on the Square and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodije was called off . Lodge was called on . Bro . Stroud offered himself as a candidate for the Third
Degree , and was duly examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened on the centre , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in an able manner , including the traditional history . Lodge was closed in the Third Degree . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Chrietien , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . -The ceremony of installation was worked in this lodge at its meeting on the 29 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., when there was a good attendance of members and friends . Bro . S . Richardson officiated as Installing Master , and carried out the ceremony of installing Bro . E . A . Francis as VV . M . Bro . Watt ,
P . M . 507 , acted as D . C . The brethren invested as officers were Bros . G . R . Langley , S . W . ; J . N . Bate , J . W ., and Treasurer ; Axford , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; Banks , I . G . j James Letchford , Sec . At the conclusion of the business of installation , a vote of thanks to Bro . S . Richardson was recorded on the minutes . Bro . G . R . Langley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , until Friday , the 5 th inst ., at 7 . 30 .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster . Present : Bros . Green , W . M . ; Forscutt , S . W . ; Bowen , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Mimms , J . D . ; Hayes , I . G . ; Brindley , VV . M . 1604 ; C . Tayler , W . M . 1624 ; and Coughlan . Bro . W . Smith , 1 743 , was a visitor .
The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Wray worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . Smith being the candidate . The lodge was opened up and closed down , Bro . W . Smith , 1 743 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Forscutt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
DEVONPORT . —St . Aubyn Rose Croix Chapter ( No . 20 ) . —This chapter held their annual meeting at the Ebrington Masonic Hall . Frater John Chapman , the M . W . S . elect , was installed by his predecessor in the chair , Frater lohn Allen , R . N . The following Fraters formed the Board of the Past M . W . S . : The Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A . ; R . H . Rae , T . Goodhall , C . Watson , and E . Aitken-Davies . The M . W . S ., on assuming the rule of the chapter ,
invested the following Fraters as his officers for the year : John Allen , l . P . M . W . S . -, Lieut . E . L . Wilson , R . N ., V . ; Capt . J . W . R . Ouinn , R . N ., 1 st G . ; F . T . W . Curtis , 2 nd G . ; R . H . Rae , Treas . ; T . Goodhall , Reg . ; C . Watson , M . j E . Woodland , Raphael ; John Flanagan , C . G . ; Joseph Austin , P . M . W . S ., D . C . ; E . Aitken-Davies , H . ;
L Harvey , Equerry . The presentation of a handsome illuminated address to Frater John Baxter , on his leaving the neighbourhood , in acknowledgment of his very valuable services to Masonry in general and to Rose Croix Masonry , and its St . Aubyn Chapter in particular , was unanimously voted . The Treasurer reported the chapter's finances to be in a very satisfactory condition .
Interesting Masonic Ceremony.
INTERESTING MASONIC CEREMONY .
The memorial-stone of the Hawick Cottage Hospital was laid with Masonic honours on Saturday , the 30 th ult ., by Bro . the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Scotland . The scheme originated in the spring of 1 SS 2 , when the surplus of the proceeds of the Combe lectures , by Dr . Andrew Wilson , formed the nucleus of a fund which now amounts to
close on £ 3000 , of which £ 1250 was realised by a bazaar , and the remainder by subscriptions , £ 500 being given anonymously . The building and grounds will cost about £ 1600 , and the remainder of the funds , with £ 50 from the Scott bequest , will be applied for the maintenance of the Institution . The hospital is situated on elevated ground near Buccleuch-street , a site having been generously granted by the late Duke of Buccleuch . It will contain
14 beds , with space for more , and will be fitted up with all needful appliances . The hospital will be open for all surgical and medical cases , except those of infectious diseases . Saturday ' s proceedings commenced with a procession in which the local bicycle clubs , Orders of Mechanics and Foresters , pipe and brass bands , and Freemasons took part . The last named comprised the local and district lodges , deputations from the Grand Lodge and from the
Journeymen and N . B . Railway Lodges , Edinburgh . On reaching the hospital , where a platform was erected , with the memorial stone ready to be lowered into its place , the processionists opened their ranks , and allowed Bros , the Earl of Mar , J . Wolfe Murray , P . G . M . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . S . ; D . Kinnear , G . T ., and others , to pass through and take their places on the platform . Before performing the ceremony , our distinguished brother was presented by
Mr . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , in name of the committee and the subscribers , with a beautifully engraved silver trowel , as a memento of the auspicious occasion . The ceremony having been duly gone through , the Earl proceeded to make a few remarks , in which he alluded to the usefulness of cottage hospitals . He could testify that the one in the district to which he belonged had been the means
of saving many valuable lives , and he had no doubt the Hawick one would be equally beneficial . Thereafter a large number of ladies and gentlemen sat down to luncheon in a marquee in a field near by . Mr . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , presided , supported right and left by Lady Elliot , of Wolfelee , Mrs . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , Bro . the Earl of Mar , and other officials of the Grand Lodge . The Rev . Dr . Macrae officiated as
croupier . Letters of apology for absence were intimated from the Earl of Minto , Lord Napier and Ettrick , Sir Geo . Douglas , Bart ., of Springwood Park , Sir Wm Eliott , of Stobs and Wells , Sir Walter Elliot , of Wolfelee , Provest Watson , and others . The usual toasts were proposed , and in the course of the
proceedings reference was made to the active interest taken in the project of the Cottage Hospital by the late Duke of Buccleuch , Sir George and Lady Douglas , of Springwood Park , Mr . and Mrs . Elliot Lockhart , of Branxholm , Dr . Hamilton , Mr . R . Purdon , Hon . Sec , and others . In connection with the occasion sports were held in the same field , and were most successful , the attendance being enormous .
Masonic Ceremony In Coleraine.
MASONIC CEREMONY IN COLERAINE .
Masonry had a grand gala day at Coleraine , on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., the occasion being the laying of a memorialstone to commemorate the rebuilding of the parish church , the ceremony being performed with the customary honours by Bro . Sir John Whittaker . Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., Governor of the Hon . the Irish Society of London . Theweatherwas
remarkably fine , and to witness the proceedings almost the entire inhabitants of the town turned out . All the arrangements were under the direction of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal , and carried out by the executive of the local lodges 754 and 127 , Bro . Wm . Price , Secretary 754 , having the ^ principal direction of affairs . In connection with the rebuilding of the church ,
it may be mentioned that towards the sum required—viz ., £ 6000—Rev . Canon O'Hara , the rector , has generously contributed £ 2000 , and the Irish Society £ 1000 , a large sum being also subscribed by the members of the congregation . Shortly before one o'clock the brethren , who were in full Masonic costume , formed in Craftsman ' s procession , and marched through the Diamond and along
Churchstreet to the parish church , where they were received by the rector and the churchwardens , Mr . J . H . Coyle and Mr . Samuel M'Grath , and conducted to a platform which had been erected in the churchyard , close to the church tower . On a lower platform were the members of the choir and a harmonium , which was presided over by Miss Cashel . The public were admitted
by ticket , and long before the arrival of the procession the space placed at their disposal was quite filled , and every vantage point and window commanding a view of the proceedings were occupied by eager groups of spectators . Considering the large crowd and the necessarily limited space , good order was maintained by the members of the Building Committee , who acted as Stewards . The clergy present
were the Rev . Canon O'Hara , Rev . lames O'Hara , Key . J . M'Neice , Rev . A . C . Stubbs , Rev . ft . Cunningham , Rev . Thomas Cooper , Rev . R . Boyle Thompson ( vicar of Pudsey , Leeds ) , and the Rev . C . E . Fry , B . A . On arriving at the platform the procession halted , and faced inwards , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Londonderry and Donegal marching throusrh the opened
ranks to the platform in following order : VV . Bros . Dr . T . MacLaughlin , P . G . S . D . ; Samuel Knox , P . G . J . D . ; Bros . R . C . Halse , Savory , J . Indol ; V . W . Bros . John Macnie , P . G . Sec ; Hugh Anderson , P . G . Treas . ; W . iStafford , P . G . J . W . ; Sir W . Miller , P . G . S . W . ; Sir John Whittaker Ellis ; Dr . Thomas Davis , P . P . G . T . ; John McDowell , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Colonel Knox , P . P . G . S . B . Among the brethren from the Province of Antrim and from the
Province of Londonderry and Donegal we observed Bros . Wm . Forde Hutchinson , J . P . ; Dr . Creery , J . Bennett , Sec . 1008 ; Thos . O . Simpson , 754 ; John Douglas , J . K . Morris , John Murphy , W . C . Tillott , C . G . Jenkins , R . A . Taylor , Hugh Anderson , John Mooney , Richard Hunter , Wm . Mack , Hugh Millar , Dr . Moore , David Pollock , William Price , William Gilmour , W . F . Anderson , David Kennedy , J . C . Caldwell , John Stewart , Daniel Christy , 1008 j Dr . S . H . Campbell , D . Ball , Jas .
Masonic Ceremony In Coleraine.
S . Black , Sydney Wilson , S . W . ; John Black , Robt . M'Landless , Wm . Ellis , R . Peebles , 40 S ; Wm . Smith Oliver , 719 ; J . Armstrong , W . M . 719 ; Robert M'Curdy , Si ; David Johnston , Si ; James Johnston , Si ; Edmund Spencer , Si ; Oliver P . M'Causland , Robert Crookshank , 127 ; W . G . Lawrence , J . P . ; Dr . Martin , Geo . Long , 57 ; R . King , David Oliver , Wm . James Smith , Daniel M'Mullan , H . Morrison , William
Thompson , John M'Kee , James Speers , William Devme , J . Armstrong , John Boyd , H . M'Allister , S 9 ; Wm . Woodside , 51 ; Gardner Marks , 16 ; James Tomb , James Brown , Robert Darragh , Allen Miller , R . B . Kennedy , 13 S ; R . W . M'Nabb , J . D . 196 ; R . P . Kerr , G 40 ; A . Archibald , no ; Thomas Derby , 470 ; Thomas H . Marks , 1 C 52 ; E . C . Inverell , W . H . Finlay , 414 ; R . R . Woodburn , John Harris , Thomas VV . Finlay , and others .
On arriving at the church , whither the processionists were accompanied by an immense crowd , the proceedings were commenced by the singing of hymn 335 ( Church hymnal ) , " The Church ' s one Foundation , " & c . The rector , ( Rev . Canon O'Hara ) , after giving an interesting account of the history of the Irish Society , then read the following address : — "To Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart , M . P ., Governor of the Honourable Irish Society .
"Dear Sir , —The rebuilding of our ancientparish church , to which the society over which you preside contributed munificently last year , is now sufficiently advanced to enable us to ask you to place in a prominent position in it a stone which will be commemorative of this important event in the history of our town and parish . We are induced to make this request of you , not only on account of the high position you occupy at
the head of an institution long connected with all undertakings intended for the public welfare in this neighbourhood , but also for the wide reputation you have gained as the chief magistrate of our great metropolis , and for your well-known personal ability to judge of the merits of works such as that in which we are now engaged . We hope that you , and the corporation over which you now preside , may long be enabled to continue the prosecution
of the many useful works in this town and county with which the name of the Hon . Irish Society is associated . " In anticipation of your favourable reply , we beg you to accept the accompanying trowel as a small souvenir of this day's ceremony . —VVe are , dear sir , your obedient servants , " HENRY S . O'HARA , Rector . "J AMES H : COYLE } ^ , „ ' , "SAMUEL M'GRATH ) Churchwardens .
" R . J . PRESSLEY , Treasurer . "WM . GLOVER , Secretary . " August 22 , 1 SS 4 . " The trowel referred to in the address was then presented to Sir John , after which the plans of the building were explained by Mr . J . H . Coyle , acting as deputy for Mr . Thomas Drew , R . ' H . A ., the architect . Bro . Sir J OHN WHITTAKER ELLIS then said : Rev .
Canon O'Hara , ladies , and gentlemen , —This day is indeed one the remembrance of which I shall carry with me to the last period of my existence . 1 have never before been more deeply impressed by the importance and unity between all sections and all classes . You , rev . sir , represent indeed a most ancient Church , and one whose mission has been to christianise the world , and preach good will and unity amongst men , and to endeavour to
allay all feelings and irritation , and inspire a hope in future eternity through the good action of our lives in the present . But , rev . sir , I also represent an ancient Society , founded , as you have truly said , before that Church , for we believe indeed that we were the Masons who built the temple in Jerusalem , and from an early period down to the present there has existed a society called Freemasonsfree , yes , brethren , free from all impurities , as far as it is
possible for men to be free from the impurities of sectional or any other sentiments contrary to the well-being of our brethren . The first principles of Freemasonry are that we shall regard all men as brothers , that we shall do universal good , and that we shall sacrifice ourselves for that universal benefit . Reverend sir , it is , indeed , with much satisfaction —and I am sure it will be to the highest satisfaction of his Royal Highness the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
England—to be told how in this place we have met so many friends of the Church of England , and so many clergymen , all acting with the brethren of Freemasonry in this one great work and one great hope—unity amongst men—and to raise a temple to Almighty God , whom we , the Freemasons of all religions and all sections , admit as the Great Architect of the Universe . Rev . sir , I do not believe that you wish me to detain you ; but I
would say this—that in appearing here in the capacity of Governor of the Irish Society I have felt that I am doing a good work b y endeavouring to show to the people in Ireland that which in England we have felt so long to be a great benefit—that is , to sink all differences and opinion to the one national good , to the one end and purpose for which we live—namely , not to advance individual interests , but to advance the interests of the whole community . I ,
theretore , shall return to England , and it will be to us the greatest pleasure to believe that there is arising in Ireland a spirit and determination that sectional differences shall no longer remain , but that there shall be one feeling—that the good of our country shall be nearest to our hearts . ( Cheers . ) I shall now proceed to lay the memorial stone . The officers of Provincial Grand Lodge formed in procession , and escorted Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis to the
vestibule of the church , where the stone was ready to be laid . The trowel , plumb , level , and mallet were successively handed to Bro . Sir John , Whittaker Ellis as he laid the stone with Masonic ceremonies . The procession then returned to the platform , and Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis declared to the assemblage that the stone had been " well and | truly laid , according to the ancient customsof the Cralt . " V . W . Bro . Sir WM . MILLER then called upon the
brethren to salute V . W . Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis according to his rank as a Past Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . R . C . Halse , the Deputy Governor , and other brethren of the visitation were saluted as Master Masons . V . W . Bro . Sir J WHITTAKER ELLIS called upon the brethren present to salute the brethren from the
Prov . Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal . The usual Masonic salutes having been given , Bro . Sir WM . MILLER expressed the sincere pleasure and deep debt of gratitude that they were under to Rev . Canon O'Hara for requesting them to come there that day and assist at the laying of the memorial stone with Masonic
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
he acknowledged " the highest honour in the power of the lodge to bestow " in a . few graceful and well-chosen sentences . At the close of business the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent cold collation was served by Bro . W . S . Vines , of the Canton Hotel , who may now be justly recognised as the most popular caterer ever engaged by the Dramatic Lodge . As usual the toasts were brief and to the point , and the musical entertainment of a class which cannot be equalled away from the Dramatic
social board . The brethren who chiefly distinguished themselves were Bros . Eaton Batty , G . Walter Browne , 1319 ; L . Veaco , C . A . Giannocopulo , "Joe" Cantor , the able and amiable Secretary , W . Savage , whose unique vocal efforts invariably arouse the peculiar enthusiasm of his brethren , E . H . Allen , and J . H . Greenwood , who is always welcome in Liverpool from his retreat in Manchester . The meeting was voted one of the jolliest held for a long time , forming a fitting and satisfactory close to Bro . Shrapnell ' s most successful year in the chair .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Maidwells , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Present : Bros . Bentley Haynes , W . M . ; Walker , S . W ., and Hon . Sec ; Rich , I . W . ; Pitt , S . D . ; Buggin . tLG . ; Moss , Preceptor ; Hawkins , Ruse , Weil , Fellhcimer , and H . H . Haynes . After the usual preliminaries the lodge was opened in
the Second Degree , when Bro . H . H . Haynes after having answered the necessary questions leading to the Third Degree , and being entrusted , was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Lodge was then resumed , and Bro . Weil having answered the questions leading to the Second
Degree , and being entrusted , was passed to the Degree of a F . C . It was unanimonsly proposed , seconded , and carried , that Bro . H . H . Haynes , 27 , should be a joining member of this lodpe of instruction . Bro . Walker having been elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the and inst ., at the Queen Anne ' s Restaurant , when there were present Bros . Chapman , VV . M . ; Chretien , S . W . ; Christmas J . W . ; Cottebrune , Preceptor ; Cross , Sec ; March , S . D . ; Sheppard , J . D . ; Cox , I . G . ; also Bros . Von Joel , Cobham , Forscutt , Stroud , and Bowen .
Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Forscutt having offered himself as a candidate for the Second Degree was duly examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened on the Square and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodije was called off . Lodge was called on . Bro . Stroud offered himself as a candidate for the Third
Degree , and was duly examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened on the centre , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in an able manner , including the traditional history . Lodge was closed in the Third Degree . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Chrietien , S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . -The ceremony of installation was worked in this lodge at its meeting on the 29 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., when there was a good attendance of members and friends . Bro . S . Richardson officiated as Installing Master , and carried out the ceremony of installing Bro . E . A . Francis as VV . M . Bro . Watt ,
P . M . 507 , acted as D . C . The brethren invested as officers were Bros . G . R . Langley , S . W . ; J . N . Bate , J . W ., and Treasurer ; Axford , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; Banks , I . G . j James Letchford , Sec . At the conclusion of the business of installation , a vote of thanks to Bro . S . Richardson was recorded on the minutes . Bro . G . R . Langley was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , until Friday , the 5 th inst ., at 7 . 30 .
WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., at Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster . Present : Bros . Green , W . M . ; Forscutt , S . W . ; Bowen , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Mimms , J . D . ; Hayes , I . G . ; Brindley , VV . M . 1604 ; C . Tayler , W . M . 1624 ; and Coughlan . Bro . W . Smith , 1 743 , was a visitor .
The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Wray worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . Smith being the candidate . The lodge was opened up and closed down , Bro . W . Smith , 1 743 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Forscutt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
DEVONPORT . —St . Aubyn Rose Croix Chapter ( No . 20 ) . —This chapter held their annual meeting at the Ebrington Masonic Hall . Frater John Chapman , the M . W . S . elect , was installed by his predecessor in the chair , Frater lohn Allen , R . N . The following Fraters formed the Board of the Past M . W . S . : The Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A . ; R . H . Rae , T . Goodhall , C . Watson , and E . Aitken-Davies . The M . W . S ., on assuming the rule of the chapter ,
invested the following Fraters as his officers for the year : John Allen , l . P . M . W . S . -, Lieut . E . L . Wilson , R . N ., V . ; Capt . J . W . R . Ouinn , R . N ., 1 st G . ; F . T . W . Curtis , 2 nd G . ; R . H . Rae , Treas . ; T . Goodhall , Reg . ; C . Watson , M . j E . Woodland , Raphael ; John Flanagan , C . G . ; Joseph Austin , P . M . W . S ., D . C . ; E . Aitken-Davies , H . ;
L Harvey , Equerry . The presentation of a handsome illuminated address to Frater John Baxter , on his leaving the neighbourhood , in acknowledgment of his very valuable services to Masonry in general and to Rose Croix Masonry , and its St . Aubyn Chapter in particular , was unanimously voted . The Treasurer reported the chapter's finances to be in a very satisfactory condition .
Interesting Masonic Ceremony.
INTERESTING MASONIC CEREMONY .
The memorial-stone of the Hawick Cottage Hospital was laid with Masonic honours on Saturday , the 30 th ult ., by Bro . the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Most Worshipful Grand Master of Scotland . The scheme originated in the spring of 1 SS 2 , when the surplus of the proceeds of the Combe lectures , by Dr . Andrew Wilson , formed the nucleus of a fund which now amounts to
close on £ 3000 , of which £ 1250 was realised by a bazaar , and the remainder by subscriptions , £ 500 being given anonymously . The building and grounds will cost about £ 1600 , and the remainder of the funds , with £ 50 from the Scott bequest , will be applied for the maintenance of the Institution . The hospital is situated on elevated ground near Buccleuch-street , a site having been generously granted by the late Duke of Buccleuch . It will contain
14 beds , with space for more , and will be fitted up with all needful appliances . The hospital will be open for all surgical and medical cases , except those of infectious diseases . Saturday ' s proceedings commenced with a procession in which the local bicycle clubs , Orders of Mechanics and Foresters , pipe and brass bands , and Freemasons took part . The last named comprised the local and district lodges , deputations from the Grand Lodge and from the
Journeymen and N . B . Railway Lodges , Edinburgh . On reaching the hospital , where a platform was erected , with the memorial stone ready to be lowered into its place , the processionists opened their ranks , and allowed Bros , the Earl of Mar , J . Wolfe Murray , P . G . M . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . S . ; D . Kinnear , G . T ., and others , to pass through and take their places on the platform . Before performing the ceremony , our distinguished brother was presented by
Mr . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , in name of the committee and the subscribers , with a beautifully engraved silver trowel , as a memento of the auspicious occasion . The ceremony having been duly gone through , the Earl proceeded to make a few remarks , in which he alluded to the usefulness of cottage hospitals . He could testify that the one in the district to which he belonged had been the means
of saving many valuable lives , and he had no doubt the Hawick one would be equally beneficial . Thereafter a large number of ladies and gentlemen sat down to luncheon in a marquee in a field near by . Mr . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , presided , supported right and left by Lady Elliot , of Wolfelee , Mrs . Lockhart , of Borthwickbrae , Bro . the Earl of Mar , and other officials of the Grand Lodge . The Rev . Dr . Macrae officiated as
croupier . Letters of apology for absence were intimated from the Earl of Minto , Lord Napier and Ettrick , Sir Geo . Douglas , Bart ., of Springwood Park , Sir Wm Eliott , of Stobs and Wells , Sir Walter Elliot , of Wolfelee , Provest Watson , and others . The usual toasts were proposed , and in the course of the
proceedings reference was made to the active interest taken in the project of the Cottage Hospital by the late Duke of Buccleuch , Sir George and Lady Douglas , of Springwood Park , Mr . and Mrs . Elliot Lockhart , of Branxholm , Dr . Hamilton , Mr . R . Purdon , Hon . Sec , and others . In connection with the occasion sports were held in the same field , and were most successful , the attendance being enormous .
Masonic Ceremony In Coleraine.
MASONIC CEREMONY IN COLERAINE .
Masonry had a grand gala day at Coleraine , on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., the occasion being the laying of a memorialstone to commemorate the rebuilding of the parish church , the ceremony being performed with the customary honours by Bro . Sir John Whittaker . Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., Governor of the Hon . the Irish Society of London . Theweatherwas
remarkably fine , and to witness the proceedings almost the entire inhabitants of the town turned out . All the arrangements were under the direction of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal , and carried out by the executive of the local lodges 754 and 127 , Bro . Wm . Price , Secretary 754 , having the ^ principal direction of affairs . In connection with the rebuilding of the church ,
it may be mentioned that towards the sum required—viz ., £ 6000—Rev . Canon O'Hara , the rector , has generously contributed £ 2000 , and the Irish Society £ 1000 , a large sum being also subscribed by the members of the congregation . Shortly before one o'clock the brethren , who were in full Masonic costume , formed in Craftsman ' s procession , and marched through the Diamond and along
Churchstreet to the parish church , where they were received by the rector and the churchwardens , Mr . J . H . Coyle and Mr . Samuel M'Grath , and conducted to a platform which had been erected in the churchyard , close to the church tower . On a lower platform were the members of the choir and a harmonium , which was presided over by Miss Cashel . The public were admitted
by ticket , and long before the arrival of the procession the space placed at their disposal was quite filled , and every vantage point and window commanding a view of the proceedings were occupied by eager groups of spectators . Considering the large crowd and the necessarily limited space , good order was maintained by the members of the Building Committee , who acted as Stewards . The clergy present
were the Rev . Canon O'Hara , Rev . lames O'Hara , Key . J . M'Neice , Rev . A . C . Stubbs , Rev . ft . Cunningham , Rev . Thomas Cooper , Rev . R . Boyle Thompson ( vicar of Pudsey , Leeds ) , and the Rev . C . E . Fry , B . A . On arriving at the platform the procession halted , and faced inwards , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Londonderry and Donegal marching throusrh the opened
ranks to the platform in following order : VV . Bros . Dr . T . MacLaughlin , P . G . S . D . ; Samuel Knox , P . G . J . D . ; Bros . R . C . Halse , Savory , J . Indol ; V . W . Bros . John Macnie , P . G . Sec ; Hugh Anderson , P . G . Treas . ; W . iStafford , P . G . J . W . ; Sir W . Miller , P . G . S . W . ; Sir John Whittaker Ellis ; Dr . Thomas Davis , P . P . G . T . ; John McDowell , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Colonel Knox , P . P . G . S . B . Among the brethren from the Province of Antrim and from the
Province of Londonderry and Donegal we observed Bros . Wm . Forde Hutchinson , J . P . ; Dr . Creery , J . Bennett , Sec . 1008 ; Thos . O . Simpson , 754 ; John Douglas , J . K . Morris , John Murphy , W . C . Tillott , C . G . Jenkins , R . A . Taylor , Hugh Anderson , John Mooney , Richard Hunter , Wm . Mack , Hugh Millar , Dr . Moore , David Pollock , William Price , William Gilmour , W . F . Anderson , David Kennedy , J . C . Caldwell , John Stewart , Daniel Christy , 1008 j Dr . S . H . Campbell , D . Ball , Jas .
Masonic Ceremony In Coleraine.
S . Black , Sydney Wilson , S . W . ; John Black , Robt . M'Landless , Wm . Ellis , R . Peebles , 40 S ; Wm . Smith Oliver , 719 ; J . Armstrong , W . M . 719 ; Robert M'Curdy , Si ; David Johnston , Si ; James Johnston , Si ; Edmund Spencer , Si ; Oliver P . M'Causland , Robert Crookshank , 127 ; W . G . Lawrence , J . P . ; Dr . Martin , Geo . Long , 57 ; R . King , David Oliver , Wm . James Smith , Daniel M'Mullan , H . Morrison , William
Thompson , John M'Kee , James Speers , William Devme , J . Armstrong , John Boyd , H . M'Allister , S 9 ; Wm . Woodside , 51 ; Gardner Marks , 16 ; James Tomb , James Brown , Robert Darragh , Allen Miller , R . B . Kennedy , 13 S ; R . W . M'Nabb , J . D . 196 ; R . P . Kerr , G 40 ; A . Archibald , no ; Thomas Derby , 470 ; Thomas H . Marks , 1 C 52 ; E . C . Inverell , W . H . Finlay , 414 ; R . R . Woodburn , John Harris , Thomas VV . Finlay , and others .
On arriving at the church , whither the processionists were accompanied by an immense crowd , the proceedings were commenced by the singing of hymn 335 ( Church hymnal ) , " The Church ' s one Foundation , " & c . The rector , ( Rev . Canon O'Hara ) , after giving an interesting account of the history of the Irish Society , then read the following address : — "To Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart , M . P ., Governor of the Honourable Irish Society .
"Dear Sir , —The rebuilding of our ancientparish church , to which the society over which you preside contributed munificently last year , is now sufficiently advanced to enable us to ask you to place in a prominent position in it a stone which will be commemorative of this important event in the history of our town and parish . We are induced to make this request of you , not only on account of the high position you occupy at
the head of an institution long connected with all undertakings intended for the public welfare in this neighbourhood , but also for the wide reputation you have gained as the chief magistrate of our great metropolis , and for your well-known personal ability to judge of the merits of works such as that in which we are now engaged . We hope that you , and the corporation over which you now preside , may long be enabled to continue the prosecution
of the many useful works in this town and county with which the name of the Hon . Irish Society is associated . " In anticipation of your favourable reply , we beg you to accept the accompanying trowel as a small souvenir of this day's ceremony . —VVe are , dear sir , your obedient servants , " HENRY S . O'HARA , Rector . "J AMES H : COYLE } ^ , „ ' , "SAMUEL M'GRATH ) Churchwardens .
" R . J . PRESSLEY , Treasurer . "WM . GLOVER , Secretary . " August 22 , 1 SS 4 . " The trowel referred to in the address was then presented to Sir John , after which the plans of the building were explained by Mr . J . H . Coyle , acting as deputy for Mr . Thomas Drew , R . ' H . A ., the architect . Bro . Sir J OHN WHITTAKER ELLIS then said : Rev .
Canon O'Hara , ladies , and gentlemen , —This day is indeed one the remembrance of which I shall carry with me to the last period of my existence . 1 have never before been more deeply impressed by the importance and unity between all sections and all classes . You , rev . sir , represent indeed a most ancient Church , and one whose mission has been to christianise the world , and preach good will and unity amongst men , and to endeavour to
allay all feelings and irritation , and inspire a hope in future eternity through the good action of our lives in the present . But , rev . sir , I also represent an ancient Society , founded , as you have truly said , before that Church , for we believe indeed that we were the Masons who built the temple in Jerusalem , and from an early period down to the present there has existed a society called Freemasonsfree , yes , brethren , free from all impurities , as far as it is
possible for men to be free from the impurities of sectional or any other sentiments contrary to the well-being of our brethren . The first principles of Freemasonry are that we shall regard all men as brothers , that we shall do universal good , and that we shall sacrifice ourselves for that universal benefit . Reverend sir , it is , indeed , with much satisfaction —and I am sure it will be to the highest satisfaction of his Royal Highness the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
England—to be told how in this place we have met so many friends of the Church of England , and so many clergymen , all acting with the brethren of Freemasonry in this one great work and one great hope—unity amongst men—and to raise a temple to Almighty God , whom we , the Freemasons of all religions and all sections , admit as the Great Architect of the Universe . Rev . sir , I do not believe that you wish me to detain you ; but I
would say this—that in appearing here in the capacity of Governor of the Irish Society I have felt that I am doing a good work b y endeavouring to show to the people in Ireland that which in England we have felt so long to be a great benefit—that is , to sink all differences and opinion to the one national good , to the one end and purpose for which we live—namely , not to advance individual interests , but to advance the interests of the whole community . I ,
theretore , shall return to England , and it will be to us the greatest pleasure to believe that there is arising in Ireland a spirit and determination that sectional differences shall no longer remain , but that there shall be one feeling—that the good of our country shall be nearest to our hearts . ( Cheers . ) I shall now proceed to lay the memorial stone . The officers of Provincial Grand Lodge formed in procession , and escorted Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis to the
vestibule of the church , where the stone was ready to be laid . The trowel , plumb , level , and mallet were successively handed to Bro . Sir John , Whittaker Ellis as he laid the stone with Masonic ceremonies . The procession then returned to the platform , and Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis declared to the assemblage that the stone had been " well and | truly laid , according to the ancient customsof the Cralt . " V . W . Bro . Sir WM . MILLER then called upon the
brethren to salute V . W . Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis according to his rank as a Past Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . R . C . Halse , the Deputy Governor , and other brethren of the visitation were saluted as Master Masons . V . W . Bro . Sir J WHITTAKER ELLIS called upon the brethren present to salute the brethren from the
Prov . Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal . The usual Masonic salutes having been given , Bro . Sir WM . MILLER expressed the sincere pleasure and deep debt of gratitude that they were under to Rev . Canon O'Hara for requesting them to come there that day and assist at the laying of the memorial stone with Masonic