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A New Lodge Of Instruction.
A NEW LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
On Tuesday evening last ' a meeting was held at Bro . Henton's , the Chester Arms , Albany-strcet . N . V .., f or the purpose of arranging preliminaries with the view of forming a lodge of instruction under the warrant of the New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , the W . M . of whicli having given his sanction for the use of the name . I 3 ro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., Sec . 1559 ,
was voted to the chair , and after briefly explaining the object of the meeting , he proposed that Bro . Hi ram Henton , W . M . 1559 , should lie elected Treasurer . This was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Hy . Wild , 1559 . proposed , and Bro . XV . Court , W . _ . 1559 . seconded , the nomination of Bro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., Sec . 1559 . as Secretary . This was likewise carried without dissent . A book of bye-laws
was then drawn up and passed . The lodge will be formally opened at eight o clock on Tuesday evening next , upon which occasion Bro . Koester , P . M ., will work the ceremony of installation , and it is hoped that all members of the mother lodge will unite in bringing as many Masonic friends as they can to do honour to the occasion . The officers of No . 1559 are particularly requested to attend .
An Excellent Example.
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE .
Thc Alexandra Palace Lodge ot Instruction , No . 1541 , wliich holds its weekly meetings at the Station Tavern , Camberwell New-road , and of which Bro . J . R . Stacey is the able Preceptor , has again given proof of the desire of its members to carry into effect the great principle of Charity , which has been well described as " the brightest
ornament which can adorn our Masonic profession , tor at the last meeting a ballot took place for three Life Governorships to the Masonic Institutions , proving that while deriving instruction themselves they keep the benefit of those who need their assistance steadily in view . Last year the same lodge contributed four Life Governorships to the Masonic Charities in like manner , and this is all done
in a very simple and excellent way , and somewhat novel in its arrangement . Each member pays a small annual sum , which not only covers the ordinary expenses , but leaves a good margin to be devoted to the cause of Charity . Every member is eligible to obtain these prizes , but to become so it is necessary that he should attend a certain number of meetings of the lodge during the year , thus proving his
desire to obtain instruction , as well as having a chance of Eossessing a rich reward for having done so . This plan as been considered less objectionable than thc common practice of paying a weekly contribution for the same obicct . although there is no doubt that during several
years past substantial benefits to the different Chanties have becn derived therefrom . It is satisfactory to state that after the three ballots above referred to had becn paid for a good balance remained behind on which the future charitable superstructure will be built , to be again dispensed in like manner .
South Africa.
South Africa .
CONSTITUTION OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NATAL . This important event in the annals of Colonial Mark Masonry took place on Wednesday evening , the 30 th January last . The R . W . Bro . R . J . Finnemore , whose appointment as Grand Master of thc new province we announced in a recent issue , performed the ceremony in the Masonic Hall . Smith-street , Durban , amongst those
present being Bros . Archdeacon Garde , Dr . Schulr , T . Cook , G . Russell , S . Marriott , A . J . Keeler , G . Leask , G . E . Attwood , M . H . Emanuel , W . Scllwood , P . G . Sandford , J . Crowe , M . W . Frye , Tuckctt , F . Pay , and others . The Provincial Grand Master having opened the proceedings by a short speech , called upon Bro . Russell to read the patent from the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , which
appoints him " to be Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons in the Province of Natal for thc period of three years from the date hereof , or until such time as a successor shall have becn duly appointed and installed in his stead , with full power and authority to constitute and regulate lodges within his province subject to the approval of the Grand Master , and to do every other act appertaining to the office in accordance with the constitutions of
Mark Masonry . " Bro . Finncmore then took the oath of ollice and was duly installed , afterwards appointing his oilicers as under : — Bros . Wesley Francis D . P . G . M . M . „ IC . S . T . Stantial Prov . G . S . W . . . Thomas Cook Prov . G . J . W .
„ ) esse Smith Prov . G . M . O . " A . J . Keeler Prov . G . S . O . „ B . Ireland Prov . G . J . O . „ Ven . Archdeacon Garde , M . A . Prov . G . Chap . „ M . H . Emanuel ( unanimously elected ) Prov . G . Treas .
r- ti nn . t .- ( Prov . G . Reg . of „ E . H . Wiltshire £ Mks <> Sec . „ G . Leask Prov . Asst . Sec . „ G . Russell Prov . G . S . D . . „ VV . Scllwood Prov . G . J . D . „ S . Marriott Prov . G . L of W . .. G . O . Mattcrson Prov . G . D . C .
„ W . F . Stanton Prov . G . A . D . C . „ P . G . Sandford Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ VV . Sink Prov . ti . Std . Br . „ J . Roseveare , J . Crowe , and Dr . ) G Stwdj > 1 . Schulz j . E . L . S . Torguis Prov . G . I . G .
, „ F . Pay Prov . G . Tyler . After appointing a committee to frame bye-laws and other private business , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , and a meeting of th- Port Natal Mark Lodge , _ tSS , was held , at which candidates were received , and other ordinary lodge business transacted .
The brethren afterwards assembled at supper , at which the Prov . Grand Master presided . The meeting was regarded in every way successful and satisfactory . The Prov . Grand Master announced his intention at some future date to deliver a lecture upon thc origin and meaning of Mark Masonry . 11
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
LYTTELTON . —Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 5 S 5 S . C ) . —On the 29 th November last a very large number of brethren paid a visit to the above lodge , to witness the installation of the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . Neall , R . W . M . ; J . T . Biice , S . W . ; J . Jory , J . W . ; H . Field , Sec ; J . Grubb , Treas . ; VV . Brown ,
S . D . ; T . Dyer , J . D . ; W . Brown , Ltd . ; 1 " . Arnold , lyler . After the ceremony had bcen performed by R . W . Bro . James , Hill , D . G . M . Canterbury , in a most impressive manner , he wasj-equested by the R . W . M ., Bro . Neall , to present to Bro . J . Grubb a small token of the esteem in which he was held by the lodge , in the shape of a Past Treasurer ' s jewel , he having held that oflice for the last
seven years . The D . G . M . in making the presentation desired to congratulate Bro . Grubb on being the recipient of so handsome a jewel , and would also say that from his own personal knowledge of Bro . Grubb he did not think that the esteem in which the members held him at present would ever be forfeited . He would wish to remark that the jewel had been raised by private subscription from the members , and
not taken from the lodge funds . Bro . Grubb in acknowledging the presentation said he accepted with great pleasure the high appreciation and handsome token which they had presented to him that evening , and desired to most heartily thank the members for it . In reply to the very Haltering speech wliich the D . G . M . had made , he could only say that he had to the best of his small ability carried out his duties , and as long
as he had health he hoped to do it in the future . He again thanked thc brethren , and hoped that ir . any years of prosperity and happiness would be granted to both the D . G . M . and the lodge . After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured . The R . W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
Hill , D . G . M ., " said he was sure that all present would agree with him when he said that the installation service as performed that evening by the D . G . M . was in every degree a perfect lesson in the working of the lodge , and he sincerely hoped that lie might be spared for many years to perform that ceremony annually for them . The D . G . M ., Uro . Rev . J . Hill , replying to thc toast of his health , most heartily thanked the brethren for the very
enthusiastic manner in whicli they had drunk his health ; and in reply to the high encomiums which the R . W . M . had heaped upon his head , he could onl y say that hc had always endeavoured to thoroughly and consistently perform his duty in whatever position he was placed in the Craft . As the representative of the Canterbury district , hc ' could only say that his duties that evening had been particularly pleasant
to him , as hc had been lor many years a personal friend of Bro . Neall , and had both passed and raised him , and had that evening placed him in a position which hc felt confident he would fill with credit to himself and honour to the lodge . Thc following toastswere then proposed •. " The R . W . M ., " "The Ofiicers , '"* The Visitors , " and the Tyler's toast , the proceedings terminating with " Auld Lang Syne . "
SYDENHAM .-7-C . 0 wn Lodge ( No . 675 S . C . )—The annual installation meeting of this very prosperous lodge was held in the Sydenham Masonic Hafl , on Thursday , December 20 th . Ihe R . W . M ., Bro . J . C . Watson , D . G . J . W ., presided , and was well supported by a large number of Past Masters . There was a very large number of brethren from the three constitutions present , including representatives from almost all the lodges in thc district , l'he
ceremony of installing thc various officers was performed by Bro . Rev . James Hill , P . M ., D . G . M . of Canterbury , the following being thc officers for thc ensuing year : Bios . Chas . Louisson , D . G . Stwd ., R . W . M . ; J . VVcndelken , W . S . M . ; L . A . Klcrig , D . G . Bible Bearer , W . D . M . ; J . Glen , W . S . W . ; E . Eastwood , W . J . W . ; G . F . Heath , S . D . ; A . Webb , J . D . ; S . Penrose , I . G . ; Rev . Isaac Zachariah , Chap . ; and J . Young , Tyler .
At the close of the ceremony of installation , uro . Chas . Louisson , R . W . M ., performed the pleasing duty of presenting Bro . J . C . VVatson , I . P . M ., D . G . J . W . ; with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . In making the presentation Uro . Louisson said that the jewel which hc had thc pleasure of presenting that evening had bcen subscribed for privately by the members , in order that they might show thc very great respect which they bore to
Bro . Watson , who might almost be called the father of the lodge , as h - had been one of thc chief founders of it , and had been its first R . W . M ., and in every way had shown his great zeal for thc advance of Freemasonry b y the manner in which he had worked for the lodge during his term of ollice , not only never being absent from a single regular meeting , but not even once missing a lodge of instruction ; indeed , hc might say that but for the
manner in which Bro . VVatson had worked the lodge would never have reached thc flourishing position it had . Uro . Watson having suitably replied , the R . W . M . said that another very pleasing duty had devolved upon him , viz ., that of presenting Bro . G . E . Dalton , P . S ., with a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , and in doing so he could only reiterate what hc had said of Bro . Watson . This being all thc business thc lodge was duly closed .
After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a marvellously well served banquet was partaken of and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured . The R . W . M . proposed "Thc Health of the D . G . M ., " who in reply , after thanking the brethren for the very hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health , said it was always a pleasing duty to him to attend at any ceremony in a Masonic lodge , in this case it was
particularly so , as he looked upon this lodge as one of his favourite children , inasmuch as he had consecrated it . One of thc most pleasing features of the evening to him , next to the installation of thc R . W . M ., was the fact that he had the honour of installing as Chaplain of this lodge a brother who was born at Jerusalem , he meant the Rev . Isaac Zachariah . Several other toasts ivere proposed and duly responded to , the brethren separating at a late hour .
Canadian papers say the coloured Masons of the United States are organising a Supreme Council of thc Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , with all its ritual and paraphernalia .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOSEPH LAVENDER , P . M ., P . Z . It is with very great regret we announce the death of Bro . J . Lavender , P . M ., p . */ ., w | , had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for not far short of 40 years . Bro . Lavender was initiated in the Bedford Lodge , No . IS 7 , then No . 1 S 3 on the Oth May , , 8 4 6 , and was elected W . M . in 1852 . In June , 18 ( 13 , he joined thc Maybury Lodge , No . 9 69 , as a founder , and in November 1 S 79 , the Aldersgate Lodge , No . 16 57 . He was installed in th ,. rvrns r _ h .- _ n __ . r _
No . 21 , on the 22 nd November , 1 S 53 , and was elected to fill the l-irst Principal ' s chair in 1 S 60 . Of these lodges and chapters Bro . Lavender was a member at the time of his decease , lie was also an active member of the Higher Degrees . It should also be recorded that he was an annual subscriber to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and a Life Governor and Hon . Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .
BRO . THOS . RALPH AUSTIN , M . D ., D . D ., LL . D . The Vinccnnes News announces the death , on the 5 th ult ., after many weary months of patient suffering from disease of the heart , of Bro . Thomas Ralph Austin , M . D ., D . D ., LL . D ., rector of Vincennes , Indiana , U . S . America , and eldest brother of Mr . E . Austin , proprietor of the Clifton Chronicle and Bristol correspondent of the Times . Our transatlantic contemporary , in an article headed " Brief
Sketch of a Man celebrated in Letters , in Medicine , and in Masonry , " after tracing the career of thc deceased as a medical man till after the Rebellion , when his health being somewhat impaired by his arduous labours as Acting Medical Director of the West , states that he prepared himself for thc service of the Church , and was in due time ordained to the Protestant Episcopal ministry . The Nc-. es then adds , *• Dr . Austin early in life onnectcd himself with the Masonic
1-raternity , and was ever after a profound devotee of that ancient and honourable Order . We have been unable to obtain any detailed account of his Masonic career , but enough is known to show that it was brilliant and successful . In May , iSfii . hc became Grand Master of the Masons of Indiana , and six years later , on the second day of May , he reached the acme of Masonic progression—the 33 ° , 14 days later receiving the honour of an appointment to be the active member of that high degree for Indiana . This
honour he wore with dignity until loss of health compelled him to relinquish it last September . As a lecturer on Masonic subjects Dr . Austin acquired a reputation coextensive with the country , his 'Solomon ' s Temple' being especially admired by thc Craft and by thc general public , which was charmed by its classic style and fervent oratory . He has also written largely and published extensively on the same subject , his works being much esteemed by Ma & ona throughout the country . "
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . DR . PARRY , P . M . 10 S 6 . On the afternoon of Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the mortal remains of the late Dr . D . L . Parry , Stoneycroft , near Liverpool , were consigned to their last resting jilace in the Necropolis , in the presence of a very large concourse of sympathising mourners and friends . Our deceased brother , who was cut off in the flower of his aire , was
highly esteemed for his personal qualities and professional abilities . He was also a prominent nicmbci of our Order , having bcen W . M . of 10 S 6 for the year 1 S 8 .. A large number of the brethren of that lodge and others in the city attended at the cemetery . Among thc mourners who accompanied thc bod y from the deceased ' s residence were Bro . Dr . Williams , fathei-in-law of the deceased -, and Uros . J . I loult , G . Carroll , and C . Buchanan . Among the numerous
assembly of Masonic brethren were Uros . W . Wilkinson , W . M . ; John Lunt P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; XV . Roberts S . VV . ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; F . Ewart , Src . ; J . P . McArthur , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . Hall , G . Morris , H . Copcland , R . Davidson , J . Pennington , J . Maybrick , G . ll'IV . . !> l *•¦•••., rcas - * J- Unsworth , R . Leatherbarrow , M * NXlll , . . I ? 1 ! i 7 n » K Mausl <* y » K . I ' - Roberts , R . Urckett , W . D . Walker , 1 . Lewis , G . EvansT . MaxwellW
, , . 1 empleton , and F . S . Hatpin , all of loSO ; Bros . ( . Croxtun , Treas . 175 G ; VV . Lothian , 249 ; W . Pye . 249 ; I .. A . Lambert , 249 ; R . G . Bradley , J . W . 249 ; It . Marshall , S . W . 1756 ; VV . llawksworth , 1 G 09 ; VV . J . Camjiion , 1609 ; Is . Graham . 16 . 9 ; J . Jones , 21 G ; | . Presort , 1713 ; J . Barlow , Sec . 1713 ; Lewis Peake , VV . M . 1035 : j . I . Smith , S . VV . 1035 ; I . P . Bryan , I . P . M . 1035 , P . G . O ; li . 1000
jones , ; u .. jonnston , I' . M . 203 and 1756 ; J . Neill , ' 35 " ; VV . fhomason , 1620 ; W . Crane , P . M . 1299 and 249 ; Dr . Price , VV . M . 155 ; Capt . E . Hoblyn , 1724 ; Dr . G . G . S . Taylor , P . M . , S 6 ; J . G . Bales , 1182 / R . Ilethcnngton , 63 ( Scotland ); T . Saxon , 241 ; E . II . Williams , 216 ; W . Ladyman , P . M . 1570 ; VV . P . Vines , P . M . 1570 ; Dr . VV . II . Fitzpatrick , G . Ray , Dr . R . Parker , Dr . Lewis , 203 ; VV . Deyes , 241 ; and others .
The burial service was impressively read by Uro . the Rev . Canon Hyde , LL . D ., Chaplain 10 SC , who afterwards addressed the mourning relatives and members of the Walton Lodge at the graveside in a few earnest and comforting words , and referred to the many excellent and endearing qualities of our late brother , and the loss which the Walton Lodge had experienced by his removal .
The Calcutta Exhibition.
THE CALCUTTA EXHIBITION .
" George Kenning has a dazzling showcase dressed with gold and silver laces , fringes , braids , tassels , and embroidery in gold , silver , and silk , accoutrements for the army , navy , yeomanry , and volunteers , including helmets , caps , cocked hats , swords , sabretaches , saddlecloths with the regulation embroidery , and buttons
for all kinds of uniform in every branch of the service . There are pieces of cloth which arc entirety of gold " , made in a kind of Brussels carpet style , but without any pattern , and every article is the richest of its kind . One third of this handsome showcase is devoted to Masonic insignia , such as jewels , banners , aprons , sashes , with
furniture and every requisite for I ' recmasons' Craft lodges , Royal Arch chapters , Rose Croix chapters , Knights I cmplar preceptories , Red Cross conclaves , Sic . The firm is one of the largest in the trade in the city of London , and the proprietor , as ' Brother' Kenning , is known all over the Masonic world for his books relating to Masonry . "—The Englishman , Calcutta , Feb . 12 , 1 S 84 .
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A New Lodge Of Instruction.
A NEW LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
On Tuesday evening last ' a meeting was held at Bro . Henton's , the Chester Arms , Albany-strcet . N . V .., f or the purpose of arranging preliminaries with the view of forming a lodge of instruction under the warrant of the New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , the W . M . of whicli having given his sanction for the use of the name . I 3 ro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., Sec . 1559 ,
was voted to the chair , and after briefly explaining the object of the meeting , he proposed that Bro . Hi ram Henton , W . M . 1559 , should lie elected Treasurer . This was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Hy . Wild , 1559 . proposed , and Bro . XV . Court , W . _ . 1559 . seconded , the nomination of Bro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., Sec . 1559 . as Secretary . This was likewise carried without dissent . A book of bye-laws
was then drawn up and passed . The lodge will be formally opened at eight o clock on Tuesday evening next , upon which occasion Bro . Koester , P . M ., will work the ceremony of installation , and it is hoped that all members of the mother lodge will unite in bringing as many Masonic friends as they can to do honour to the occasion . The officers of No . 1559 are particularly requested to attend .
An Excellent Example.
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE .
Thc Alexandra Palace Lodge ot Instruction , No . 1541 , wliich holds its weekly meetings at the Station Tavern , Camberwell New-road , and of which Bro . J . R . Stacey is the able Preceptor , has again given proof of the desire of its members to carry into effect the great principle of Charity , which has been well described as " the brightest
ornament which can adorn our Masonic profession , tor at the last meeting a ballot took place for three Life Governorships to the Masonic Institutions , proving that while deriving instruction themselves they keep the benefit of those who need their assistance steadily in view . Last year the same lodge contributed four Life Governorships to the Masonic Charities in like manner , and this is all done
in a very simple and excellent way , and somewhat novel in its arrangement . Each member pays a small annual sum , which not only covers the ordinary expenses , but leaves a good margin to be devoted to the cause of Charity . Every member is eligible to obtain these prizes , but to become so it is necessary that he should attend a certain number of meetings of the lodge during the year , thus proving his
desire to obtain instruction , as well as having a chance of Eossessing a rich reward for having done so . This plan as been considered less objectionable than thc common practice of paying a weekly contribution for the same obicct . although there is no doubt that during several
years past substantial benefits to the different Chanties have becn derived therefrom . It is satisfactory to state that after the three ballots above referred to had becn paid for a good balance remained behind on which the future charitable superstructure will be built , to be again dispensed in like manner .
South Africa.
South Africa .
CONSTITUTION OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF NATAL . This important event in the annals of Colonial Mark Masonry took place on Wednesday evening , the 30 th January last . The R . W . Bro . R . J . Finnemore , whose appointment as Grand Master of thc new province we announced in a recent issue , performed the ceremony in the Masonic Hall . Smith-street , Durban , amongst those
present being Bros . Archdeacon Garde , Dr . Schulr , T . Cook , G . Russell , S . Marriott , A . J . Keeler , G . Leask , G . E . Attwood , M . H . Emanuel , W . Scllwood , P . G . Sandford , J . Crowe , M . W . Frye , Tuckctt , F . Pay , and others . The Provincial Grand Master having opened the proceedings by a short speech , called upon Bro . Russell to read the patent from the Right Hon . Lord Henniker , which
appoints him " to be Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons in the Province of Natal for thc period of three years from the date hereof , or until such time as a successor shall have becn duly appointed and installed in his stead , with full power and authority to constitute and regulate lodges within his province subject to the approval of the Grand Master , and to do every other act appertaining to the office in accordance with the constitutions of
Mark Masonry . " Bro . Finncmore then took the oath of ollice and was duly installed , afterwards appointing his oilicers as under : — Bros . Wesley Francis D . P . G . M . M . „ IC . S . T . Stantial Prov . G . S . W . . . Thomas Cook Prov . G . J . W .
„ ) esse Smith Prov . G . M . O . " A . J . Keeler Prov . G . S . O . „ B . Ireland Prov . G . J . O . „ Ven . Archdeacon Garde , M . A . Prov . G . Chap . „ M . H . Emanuel ( unanimously elected ) Prov . G . Treas .
r- ti nn . t .- ( Prov . G . Reg . of „ E . H . Wiltshire £ Mks <> Sec . „ G . Leask Prov . Asst . Sec . „ G . Russell Prov . G . S . D . . „ VV . Scllwood Prov . G . J . D . „ S . Marriott Prov . G . L of W . .. G . O . Mattcrson Prov . G . D . C .
„ W . F . Stanton Prov . G . A . D . C . „ P . G . Sandford Prov . G . Swd . Br . „ VV . Sink Prov . ti . Std . Br . „ J . Roseveare , J . Crowe , and Dr . ) G Stwdj > 1 . Schulz j . E . L . S . Torguis Prov . G . I . G .
, „ F . Pay Prov . G . Tyler . After appointing a committee to frame bye-laws and other private business , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , and a meeting of th- Port Natal Mark Lodge , _ tSS , was held , at which candidates were received , and other ordinary lodge business transacted .
The brethren afterwards assembled at supper , at which the Prov . Grand Master presided . The meeting was regarded in every way successful and satisfactory . The Prov . Grand Master announced his intention at some future date to deliver a lecture upon thc origin and meaning of Mark Masonry . 11
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
LYTTELTON . —Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 5 S 5 S . C ) . —On the 29 th November last a very large number of brethren paid a visit to the above lodge , to witness the installation of the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . S . Neall , R . W . M . ; J . T . Biice , S . W . ; J . Jory , J . W . ; H . Field , Sec ; J . Grubb , Treas . ; VV . Brown ,
S . D . ; T . Dyer , J . D . ; W . Brown , Ltd . ; 1 " . Arnold , lyler . After the ceremony had bcen performed by R . W . Bro . James , Hill , D . G . M . Canterbury , in a most impressive manner , he wasj-equested by the R . W . M ., Bro . Neall , to present to Bro . J . Grubb a small token of the esteem in which he was held by the lodge , in the shape of a Past Treasurer ' s jewel , he having held that oflice for the last
seven years . The D . G . M . in making the presentation desired to congratulate Bro . Grubb on being the recipient of so handsome a jewel , and would also say that from his own personal knowledge of Bro . Grubb he did not think that the esteem in which the members held him at present would ever be forfeited . He would wish to remark that the jewel had been raised by private subscription from the members , and
not taken from the lodge funds . Bro . Grubb in acknowledging the presentation said he accepted with great pleasure the high appreciation and handsome token which they had presented to him that evening , and desired to most heartily thank the members for it . In reply to the very Haltering speech wliich the D . G . M . had made , he could only say that he had to the best of his small ability carried out his duties , and as long
as he had health he hoped to do it in the future . He again thanked thc brethren , and hoped that ir . any years of prosperity and happiness would be granted to both the D . G . M . and the lodge . After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured . The R . W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro .
Hill , D . G . M ., " said he was sure that all present would agree with him when he said that the installation service as performed that evening by the D . G . M . was in every degree a perfect lesson in the working of the lodge , and he sincerely hoped that lie might be spared for many years to perform that ceremony annually for them . The D . G . M ., Uro . Rev . J . Hill , replying to thc toast of his health , most heartily thanked the brethren for the very
enthusiastic manner in whicli they had drunk his health ; and in reply to the high encomiums which the R . W . M . had heaped upon his head , he could onl y say that hc had always endeavoured to thoroughly and consistently perform his duty in whatever position he was placed in the Craft . As the representative of the Canterbury district , hc ' could only say that his duties that evening had been particularly pleasant
to him , as hc had been lor many years a personal friend of Bro . Neall , and had both passed and raised him , and had that evening placed him in a position which hc felt confident he would fill with credit to himself and honour to the lodge . Thc following toastswere then proposed •. " The R . W . M ., " "The Ofiicers , '"* The Visitors , " and the Tyler's toast , the proceedings terminating with " Auld Lang Syne . "
SYDENHAM .-7-C . 0 wn Lodge ( No . 675 S . C . )—The annual installation meeting of this very prosperous lodge was held in the Sydenham Masonic Hafl , on Thursday , December 20 th . Ihe R . W . M ., Bro . J . C . Watson , D . G . J . W ., presided , and was well supported by a large number of Past Masters . There was a very large number of brethren from the three constitutions present , including representatives from almost all the lodges in thc district , l'he
ceremony of installing thc various officers was performed by Bro . Rev . James Hill , P . M ., D . G . M . of Canterbury , the following being thc officers for thc ensuing year : Bios . Chas . Louisson , D . G . Stwd ., R . W . M . ; J . VVcndelken , W . S . M . ; L . A . Klcrig , D . G . Bible Bearer , W . D . M . ; J . Glen , W . S . W . ; E . Eastwood , W . J . W . ; G . F . Heath , S . D . ; A . Webb , J . D . ; S . Penrose , I . G . ; Rev . Isaac Zachariah , Chap . ; and J . Young , Tyler .
At the close of the ceremony of installation , uro . Chas . Louisson , R . W . M ., performed the pleasing duty of presenting Bro . J . C . VVatson , I . P . M ., D . G . J . W . ; with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel . In making the presentation Uro . Louisson said that the jewel which hc had thc pleasure of presenting that evening had bcen subscribed for privately by the members , in order that they might show thc very great respect which they bore to
Bro . Watson , who might almost be called the father of the lodge , as h - had been one of thc chief founders of it , and had been its first R . W . M ., and in every way had shown his great zeal for thc advance of Freemasonry b y the manner in which he had worked for the lodge during his term of ollice , not only never being absent from a single regular meeting , but not even once missing a lodge of instruction ; indeed , hc might say that but for the
manner in which Bro . VVatson had worked the lodge would never have reached thc flourishing position it had . Uro . Watson having suitably replied , the R . W . M . said that another very pleasing duty had devolved upon him , viz ., that of presenting Bro . G . E . Dalton , P . S ., with a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , and in doing so he could only reiterate what hc had said of Bro . Watson . This being all thc business thc lodge was duly closed .
After the closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a marvellously well served banquet was partaken of and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured . The R . W . M . proposed "Thc Health of the D . G . M ., " who in reply , after thanking the brethren for the very hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health , said it was always a pleasing duty to him to attend at any ceremony in a Masonic lodge , in this case it was
particularly so , as he looked upon this lodge as one of his favourite children , inasmuch as he had consecrated it . One of thc most pleasing features of the evening to him , next to the installation of thc R . W . M ., was the fact that he had the honour of installing as Chaplain of this lodge a brother who was born at Jerusalem , he meant the Rev . Isaac Zachariah . Several other toasts ivere proposed and duly responded to , the brethren separating at a late hour .
Canadian papers say the coloured Masons of the United States are organising a Supreme Council of thc Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , with all its ritual and paraphernalia .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOSEPH LAVENDER , P . M ., P . Z . It is with very great regret we announce the death of Bro . J . Lavender , P . M ., p . */ ., w | , had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for not far short of 40 years . Bro . Lavender was initiated in the Bedford Lodge , No . IS 7 , then No . 1 S 3 on the Oth May , , 8 4 6 , and was elected W . M . in 1852 . In June , 18 ( 13 , he joined thc Maybury Lodge , No . 9 69 , as a founder , and in November 1 S 79 , the Aldersgate Lodge , No . 16 57 . He was installed in th ,. rvrns r _ h .- _ n __ . r _
No . 21 , on the 22 nd November , 1 S 53 , and was elected to fill the l-irst Principal ' s chair in 1 S 60 . Of these lodges and chapters Bro . Lavender was a member at the time of his decease , lie was also an active member of the Higher Degrees . It should also be recorded that he was an annual subscriber to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls and a Life Governor and Hon . Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .
BRO . THOS . RALPH AUSTIN , M . D ., D . D ., LL . D . The Vinccnnes News announces the death , on the 5 th ult ., after many weary months of patient suffering from disease of the heart , of Bro . Thomas Ralph Austin , M . D ., D . D ., LL . D ., rector of Vincennes , Indiana , U . S . America , and eldest brother of Mr . E . Austin , proprietor of the Clifton Chronicle and Bristol correspondent of the Times . Our transatlantic contemporary , in an article headed " Brief
Sketch of a Man celebrated in Letters , in Medicine , and in Masonry , " after tracing the career of thc deceased as a medical man till after the Rebellion , when his health being somewhat impaired by his arduous labours as Acting Medical Director of the West , states that he prepared himself for thc service of the Church , and was in due time ordained to the Protestant Episcopal ministry . The Nc-. es then adds , *• Dr . Austin early in life onnectcd himself with the Masonic
1-raternity , and was ever after a profound devotee of that ancient and honourable Order . We have been unable to obtain any detailed account of his Masonic career , but enough is known to show that it was brilliant and successful . In May , iSfii . hc became Grand Master of the Masons of Indiana , and six years later , on the second day of May , he reached the acme of Masonic progression—the 33 ° , 14 days later receiving the honour of an appointment to be the active member of that high degree for Indiana . This
honour he wore with dignity until loss of health compelled him to relinquish it last September . As a lecturer on Masonic subjects Dr . Austin acquired a reputation coextensive with the country , his 'Solomon ' s Temple' being especially admired by thc Craft and by thc general public , which was charmed by its classic style and fervent oratory . He has also written largely and published extensively on the same subject , his works being much esteemed by Ma & ona throughout the country . "
FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . DR . PARRY , P . M . 10 S 6 . On the afternoon of Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the mortal remains of the late Dr . D . L . Parry , Stoneycroft , near Liverpool , were consigned to their last resting jilace in the Necropolis , in the presence of a very large concourse of sympathising mourners and friends . Our deceased brother , who was cut off in the flower of his aire , was
highly esteemed for his personal qualities and professional abilities . He was also a prominent nicmbci of our Order , having bcen W . M . of 10 S 6 for the year 1 S 8 .. A large number of the brethren of that lodge and others in the city attended at the cemetery . Among thc mourners who accompanied thc bod y from the deceased ' s residence were Bro . Dr . Williams , fathei-in-law of the deceased -, and Uros . J . I loult , G . Carroll , and C . Buchanan . Among the numerous
assembly of Masonic brethren were Uros . W . Wilkinson , W . M . ; John Lunt P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; XV . Roberts S . VV . ; Rev . Dr . Hyde , Chap . ; F . Ewart , Src . ; J . P . McArthur , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . Hall , G . Morris , H . Copcland , R . Davidson , J . Pennington , J . Maybrick , G . ll'IV . . !> l *•¦•••., rcas - * J- Unsworth , R . Leatherbarrow , M * NXlll , . . I ? 1 ! i 7 n » K Mausl <* y » K . I ' - Roberts , R . Urckett , W . D . Walker , 1 . Lewis , G . EvansT . MaxwellW
, , . 1 empleton , and F . S . Hatpin , all of loSO ; Bros . ( . Croxtun , Treas . 175 G ; VV . Lothian , 249 ; W . Pye . 249 ; I .. A . Lambert , 249 ; R . G . Bradley , J . W . 249 ; It . Marshall , S . W . 1756 ; VV . llawksworth , 1 G 09 ; VV . J . Camjiion , 1609 ; Is . Graham . 16 . 9 ; J . Jones , 21 G ; | . Presort , 1713 ; J . Barlow , Sec . 1713 ; Lewis Peake , VV . M . 1035 : j . I . Smith , S . VV . 1035 ; I . P . Bryan , I . P . M . 1035 , P . G . O ; li . 1000
jones , ; u .. jonnston , I' . M . 203 and 1756 ; J . Neill , ' 35 " ; VV . fhomason , 1620 ; W . Crane , P . M . 1299 and 249 ; Dr . Price , VV . M . 155 ; Capt . E . Hoblyn , 1724 ; Dr . G . G . S . Taylor , P . M . , S 6 ; J . G . Bales , 1182 / R . Ilethcnngton , 63 ( Scotland ); T . Saxon , 241 ; E . II . Williams , 216 ; W . Ladyman , P . M . 1570 ; VV . P . Vines , P . M . 1570 ; Dr . VV . II . Fitzpatrick , G . Ray , Dr . R . Parker , Dr . Lewis , 203 ; VV . Deyes , 241 ; and others .
The burial service was impressively read by Uro . the Rev . Canon Hyde , LL . D ., Chaplain 10 SC , who afterwards addressed the mourning relatives and members of the Walton Lodge at the graveside in a few earnest and comforting words , and referred to the many excellent and endearing qualities of our late brother , and the loss which the Walton Lodge had experienced by his removal .
The Calcutta Exhibition.
THE CALCUTTA EXHIBITION .
" George Kenning has a dazzling showcase dressed with gold and silver laces , fringes , braids , tassels , and embroidery in gold , silver , and silk , accoutrements for the army , navy , yeomanry , and volunteers , including helmets , caps , cocked hats , swords , sabretaches , saddlecloths with the regulation embroidery , and buttons
for all kinds of uniform in every branch of the service . There are pieces of cloth which arc entirety of gold " , made in a kind of Brussels carpet style , but without any pattern , and every article is the richest of its kind . One third of this handsome showcase is devoted to Masonic insignia , such as jewels , banners , aprons , sashes , with
furniture and every requisite for I ' recmasons' Craft lodges , Royal Arch chapters , Rose Croix chapters , Knights I cmplar preceptories , Red Cross conclaves , Sic . The firm is one of the largest in the trade in the city of London , and the proprietor , as ' Brother' Kenning , is known all over the Masonic world for his books relating to Masonry . "—The Englishman , Calcutta , Feb . 12 , 1 S 84 .