Reception Of Bro. Macklin , W.M. 1319, In The U.S.A.

RECEPTION OF BRO . MACKLIN , W . M . 1319 , IN THE U . S . A .

Bro . F . H . Macklin , the W . M . of the Lodge ol Asaph , No . 1319 , who is now travelling in the United States of America with Bro . Sir Henry Irving , has been very cordially received by the Freemasons of Boston , Mass ., who have afforded him every facility for witnessing American Masonic work .- Bro . James T . Sherman , Ihe Deputy District Grand Master , placed him upon his suite when

making his periodical series of visitations to various lodges . It is the custom in Ihe United States of America for that officer to make periodical visits to the lodges under his jurisdiction , when the work of the lodge and its position is thoroughly investigated and reported upon . In this way a very high state of excellence is reached , and the fact as well that the W . M . and officers hold office for two years serves to bring them individually to a high state of perfection .

Bro . Macklin who , upon being called upon by the Deputy District Grand Master at a meeting of the Washington Lodge , to address the members , made some brief remarks of so interesting a character , that he was unanimously requested to extend those remarks upon a subsequent occasion . Accordingly , on Monday , the 14 th ult ., at a meeting of the Lafayetto Lodge ( Bro . G . F . Packard ) he delivered an address upon " English and American Masonic Work . " He

commenced by expressing the great pleasure and interest derived b y him from the opportunities he had had to investigate American working in so complete a manner , and his admiration of the excellence and thoroughness of that work in every detail by every officer of the various lodges he had attended . Whilst there was much difference in the phrasing and the sequence of the working in the two countries , yet there was no getting away from the fact that their one aim was the

same ; much of the work , indeed , was very similar , particularly the obligation and work in the First Degree , although he would like to hear the moral penalty attached to their obligation—which clause he then recited to them . It would be impossible , he said , for any attempt now to be made to formulate a ritual lo be used by both branches of Freemasonry . They must content themselves with knowing that at heart it was the same . The speaker then referred to various

parts of the ritual which he thought were of an interesting nature to his auditors , and gave several illustrations of English working , notably the description of the working tools of the different Degrees , and noted that in America the derivation of the words and signs were not given in many cases . Of these he gave instances , and afforded some amusement by stating that in England the American sign of grief and distress was always entrusted to a candidate in the Third Degree , but he

had not noted that in America the English sign was conveyed . He thought that that was rather one-sided , and strongly recommended his auditors to make themselves acquainted with that sign , which , as they were closed tyled and a collation was awaiting them , he would proceed to give them . He thought , perhaps , that , as in America the summer heat was very great ( he himself had experienced a temperature of 95 a few weeks since ) , it was possible they might consider their

own sign as better and less likely to be approached in similarity than the English one . Bro . Macklin then referred to and described their great Masonic Charities in England , and said that it must be a matter of pride to Masons all over the world , as it was to them in England , to know that the greatest and richest benevolent institutions of their kind in London were Masonic ones . He referred lo the constitution of lodges in England , and noted the fact that , whereas in America a Mason can

only belong to one lodge , yet in England there is no limit ; this accounted perhaps for the large number of visiting brethren in America . In concluding a lengthy address , which was listened to throughout with rapt attention and interest hy a numerous audience , Bro . Macklin said that so long as they all worked together with the same great object in view they might let little differences in the ritual

pass , for , whether they be English or American Masons , cousins in blood and brothers at heart , they must all remember to strive to carry out the three grand princip les of their ancient and honourable Fraternity—Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . At the conclusion of the address , which was heartily applauded ,

The W . M . thanked Bro . Macklin for the interesting address he had given . He said many of them had been made acquainted for the lirst time of the differences in the English ritual , and that they were fortunate in listening to so able a speaker as their distinguished English brother . He hoped that they would have other opportunities of welcoming him to the lodge . The Organist then played "God Savo the Queen , " the brethren all rising

New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.

NEW MASONIC HALL IN GLASGOW .

Some iS months ago a limited liability company was lloatcd in Glasgow for thc purpose of raising £ 20 , 000 in £ 1 shares to erect a Masonic Temple worthy of thc Craft and of the city , and this was shortly afterwards followed up by the directors securing a very desirable site in West Regent-street . Building operations Were commenced at the beginning of June of this year , and the foundation-stone

Was laid on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., by Bro . John Graham of Broadstone , Prov Grand Master , and Substitute Grand Master of Scotland . The brethren , to the number of about 1500 , assembled in front of the Municipal Buildings in Georgesquare , where they were marshalled by Acting Prov . Grand Marshal , Bro . Wm , Phillips , and assistants .

Meantime the Prov . Grand Lodge was being opened in St . Mark s Hall , Buchanan-street , where Bro . John Graham welcomed the numerous deputations from Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodges . The Prov . G . Lodge then joined thc rear of the general procession , which was wending its way up Buchanan-street , Bath-street , Blythswood-square , into West Regent-street . Arrived at the building , the members of Prov . Grand Lodge and the various Provincial deputations Were accommodated on specially erected platforms , so that all could get a good view of the interesting ceremony .

The musical portions of the ritual were creditably rendered b y the band of the 3 rd L . R . V ., and the Male Voice Choir from the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 . In concluding the ceremony , Bro . GK . MIAM said ¦ . Brethren , —Il has afforded ine sincere pleasure , in response to the very kind invitation of the directors of the

Masonic Hall Company ( Limited ) to lay the foundation-stor . e of their new halls to-day . It is customary , on thc laying of foundation-stones , to say something as to the purposes for which the building being erected is to be used . All present will be aware it is for Masonic purposes . The brethren in this province have long been anxious to have suitable buildings erected for their use in Glasgow ,

New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.

hut although about 20 years ago an attempt was made to float a small company for the purpose , it is only now that the brethren are about to have their wishes hilly gratified . The building will not be so pretentious as it might have been ; but I feci confident il will serve Ihe purposes of the brethren for sometime to come . They will have a ! arge hall capable of accommodating from four to five hundred people , with all the necessary adornments , which I trust will be a credit to this

province , and where we can leceive in a proper manner visiting brethren from all parts cf the world . There will also be various other halls and adjuncts suitable for all Masonic and even other purposes . Brethren , we hear and read now and again objections to Freemasonry . The uninitiated , of course , know nothing about it , but let me say that Freemasonry is one of the oldest institutions in the world ; and when properly used possesses a power for good not only lo the

individual Mason , but also to the community . Masonry is not a religion , but I might almost call it the handmaiden of religion , for it teaches brethren thc practice of every cardinal virtue , and especially brotherly love and Chanty . Besides , it is a curious fact that the only universal language in the world is the silent symbolism of Masonry . The amount of Masonic Charity granted in Great

Britain will amount to / , Co , ooo or / , 8 o , ooo a year , which , if it does nothing else , benefits the recipients and sends light and sunshine into many a lonely home . I trust all the brethren of this district , and perhaps other districts , will further support me in this undertaking by assisting me in the disposal of the remaining unallocated shares of the company , so that we may be enabled to open these halls almost , if not altogether , free of debt .

The procession was then reformed , and conducted the shareholders and in vited guests to the Blythswood Rooms , where Prov . Grand Lodge was closed . Thereafter cake and wine was served to the assembled brethren . The weather proved all that could be wished for , and the whole ceremony was carried out to the evident satisfaction of all concerned .

Dedication Of A New Masonic Hall At Saltburn.

DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT SALTBURN .

On the 14 th ult ., the Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , Bro . Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . England , dedicated the new Masonic Hall in the Parochial Offices , Saltburn , being supported by the following Prov . Grand Officers : Bros . M . C . Peck , P . G . Sld . Br . England , P . G . Sec . ; Major J . A . Barstow , P . S . G . W . ; VV . H . Cowper , P . P . G . W . ; A . Farmer , P . P . G . W . ; J . A . Manners , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . C . E . L . Wright , P . G . C ; Rev . | . F . Griffiths .

P . G . C ; W . J . Watson , P . P . G . R . ; W . J . Bruce , P . S . G . D . ; G . Taylor , P . P . G S . ofW . ; J . G . Wallis , P . A . G . D . C . ; D . W . Dixon , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . B . Redfearn , P . A . G . Sec ; P . Gaskell , P . G . Org . ; J . F . Stewart , P . P . G . O . ; j . T Stokeld , P . P . G . P . ; W . T . Harrison , P . P . G . P . ; G . Hood , P . P . G . P . ; with Bros E . Hudson , P . P . G . D . C , and J . C . Robson , P . P . G . D . C , of the Province of Durham The other visitors were Bros . Newton Walker , VV . M ., C Foster , S . W ., J . Jowsey , I . W ., and J . Buhner , Sec , of 1244 ; and others .

The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . P . Maddison , and his officers , the D . P . G . M . and other Prov . Grand Ollicers entered in procession . The customary ceremonial was very well performed , and an oration upon the symbolism of a Masonic Temple was delivered by the P . G . SECKICTAKY . The DErurv VKOV . GKA . VD MAS / KK congratulated thc W . M . and members of the Handyside Lodge upon the acquisition of such convenient and suitable

premises , and mentioned that the position of that province was probably unique , inasmuch as , with one exception , the whole of the 32 lodges of which it was composed met in halls specially used for Masonic purposes , and not in hotels or taverns . He hoped that the lodge would continue to flourish , and that when the lease had expired , the members would become possessed of a hall entirel y their own . «

The ceremony concluded with the Masonic anthem , " Hail , Masonry , " the solo being finely sung by Bro . M . Jelferson . Subsequently about 60 of the brethren dined together at the Alexandra Hotel , the W . M . presiding , when the loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured . During the evening excellent speeches were given , and a subscription of about £ 10 was raised lor the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the proceedings being enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . J . F . Stewart , F . Martin , M Jefferson , and other talented Craftsmen .

Craft Masonry.

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Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on thc 25 II 1 ult . Among those present were Bros . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . U ., as W . M . ; VV . II . Kempster , jun ., S . W ., Master elect ; II . J . Lardner , P . P . G . D . C , G . S ., J . W . ; II . Young , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; E . Nosers , P . M ,, P . P . G . D ., P . G . S ., Sec ; Cotton , S . D . ; Dcbenham , J . D . ; Polenz , I . G . ; Chancellor , P . M ., P . G . S . ; II . Slade , P . M ., P . G . S . ; and W . 11 , Kempster , M . D ., P . M ., P . G . S .

Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having bsen read and confirmed , bro . VV , 11 . Kempster , jun ., was duly installed in the chair of K . S . hy the acting W . M . Bro . VV . II . Kempster , P . M ., discharged the duties of D . C . most satisfactorily . Among the ollicers appointed and invested were Bros . 11 . | . Lardner , P . M . 1 G 23 , S . W . ; Cotton , J . W . ; II . Voting , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., Sec . ; Debenhatn , S . D . ; Polenz , J . D . ; Robinson , I . G . ; and White , Stwd . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Olliccr . Ihe sum of live guineas was voted to "The Masters' Memorial

Fund , K . M . I , for Boys . " The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The widow of the late Bro . VV . . Masters having written to say that she had worked and wished to piesent the lodge with a banner , it was resolved - " that the offer of Mrs . Masters be accepted with gratitude , and that the Secretary be requested to write a letter to that effect . " ' 1 he lodge was then closed , and a banquet followed . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice , Bro . H . J . Lardner , G . S ., responding on behalf of " The Grand Ollicers . "

Integrity Lodge , No . 163 . We had the pleasure of visiting this good old lodge on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester . the lodge was opened by Bro . R . A . Ilepworth , VV . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Ihere were three candidates for initiation , the ceremonies being performed respectivel

y by the W . M . and liro . J . M . J . Blarney , I . P . M . The working tools were presented by the W . M .,-and thc charge was delivered by Bro . Herbert A . Owles , J . W . The standard of the work throughout was excellent . At the close , the W . M . had a notice uf motion on thc summons , which stood in the name of Bro . II . IL Warburton , P . P . S . G . D ., but who , from indisposition , was unable to stay sufficiently long that evening to