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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE OR AFT . PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —St ., John ' sLodqe ,. No . 279 . —A second

. mergency meeting of . this flourishing lodge was held' at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday week , ^ .. der the presidency of the . W . M ., Bro . Kelly , D . P . G . M ., and which , like the former , was well attended , twenty-six brethren being . present . The ¦ visitors were Bros . Capt . Laughton ,. No . 422 ,

Gainsborough , and Geo . Toller ( W . M , ) , Baines ( Sec ) , Partridge ( J . D . ) , Hack , and Moir , of the John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , a ballot was taken for Mr . Byron Levi Atwood , a Lewis , son of Bro . L . L . Atwood , of this lodge , who was unanimously

elected as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . W . Taylor , Geo . Pearce , M . D ., Porter , and Staunard were called to the pedestal , and having passed a satisfactory examination i-ctired , when the lodge was opened in the third decree , and they were in

turn , raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., Bro . Grow , Sec . and Org ., presiding at the instrument during the ceremony . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , when Mr . Byron Levi Atwood and Mr . Joseph Roper ( the latter of whom was elected at the previous lodge ) were severally

introduced and regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the chants , as in the previous ceremony , being conducted by conducted by Bro . Crow , and added greatly to its effect . A matter of private business connected with the two local lodges was then discussed at some length , after which a nephew of one

of the members was proposed as a candidate for the Order , and the lodge was closed , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and enjoyedauhourortwo of social intercourse and harmony , Bro B . L . Atwood returning thanks for the entered Apprentices , and Dr . Pearce for the newly-raised M . M . ' s

MIDDLESEX . — Villier ' s Lodge , No . 1194 . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst , and was very numerously attended . Bro . E . Clark , I . P . M . occupied the chair , aud was supported by Bros . J . Trickett S . W . ; li . Gurnej-,

Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury P . M . ; H . Allman , S . D . as J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston J . D . ; F . J . Lancester , I . G . ; T . Smale , D . C . ; R . A . Steel , C . S . ; W . Harvey , W . S . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . ; A . Avery , P . M . ; G . Cattel , P . Prov . G . D .,

Northampton and Hants ; Major H . W . Palmer , G . Kenning , E . II . Dalby , E . " j . Bailey , I . Jones , B . Glover , L . Ackworth , II . S . Jones , and C . Stephens . The visitors were Bros . H . G . Buss , P . M ., 27 ; W . Mann , P . M ., 186 ; F . Deering , of G 19 ; J . T . Trickett , of 951 ; and . ) . H . Hastie , of 1210 ,

The business of the evening comprised the initiation of Messrs . Charles Stephens aud Henry Sidney Jones , the passing of Bros . B . Glover , C . E ., and L . Ackworth , and the election of ofiicers which resulted as fo'lows :- Bro . J . Tricket S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , unanimously , E . Clark , P . M .,

Treas ., and J . Gilbert , T yler . The auditors elected were Bros . Cattel , Major Palmer and Smale . After thc . closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , and spent a pleasant evening together . This lodge is now one of the first in the metropolitan county .

IRELAND . Tnih'c Lodge No . . ' 579 . —The annual summer festival of St . John was celebrated by the brethen of this lodge , by dining at the " Railway Hotel , " Killarney , on Thursday , * - ' 1 th June . A portion of the lodge left Trnlce in the morning bv car , to visit the far famed

" Gap of Dunloe" and the many interesting spots in the vicinity ofthe ever beautiful " lakes . " Eschewing ponies ( even one of which was guaranteed b y its res-$ iective owner to have been the animal on which our loyal Brother the Prince of Wales traversed that wild pass . ) they proceeded ou foot through the

magnificent defile , admiring the grandeur of nature , ami not altogether neglectful of those little creature comforts which so hel p to make an Irishman ' s day enjoyable . On arriving at the foot of the Gap , boats were in readiness to convey them through the Lakes , Bro . Lambert , Ballyhar , " having kindly ' looked after these

important matters . After luncheon at Glena , the lovely scenery of whose bay never appeared more exquisitely fresh or deli ghtful , the boats were again put into requisition , aiitl after a long sail timid the innumerable islands ofthe Lakes , landed thc party at Ross Island where some other brethren ( whose

business had prevented their joining at an earlier period of the day ) had assembled ' ; proceeding to the Hotel tbe brethren sat down to a splendid repast , provided by the very efficient manager , Bro . Currie , 215 , Dublin . The following were present , viz .: Bros .

R . II . Walpole , I . P . M . ( in the unavoidable absence of Thos . Morris , W . M ., elect . ) in tho chair ; It . A Beiiner , S . W . ; P . McCarthy , . J . W . ; Win . Beiiner , I . G . ; D . Do C . MoGillvcuddy Jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Hill , P . M . ; R . Collis , P . M . ; R . Day , P . M . ; II .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

MMan , P . M . ; Ben . Piper , T . Collis J 6 hn Gray , •R . Jeffcott , Wm . Graham , C . Johnston , II . Hilder , © e Courcy D . Denny , J . Newbold , ; R . ^ Browne , Thos . R . Lambert , : John Tluggard , T . •Scannell , Tyler , with visitors , Brothers Wallace . Stephen'Spillage ( Her Majesty's-Guide ) , late 373 , Killarney . The usual loyaband Masonic toasts having been duly honoured

the Brethren separated-at an early hour , and-departed for Tralee . Some Brothers whose inimatible drollery considerably lightened the long homeward drive , would occasionally dance a real Irish jig , or Highland fling , keeping the Brethren in continued roars of laughter . All expressed themselves hi ghly pleased with : the days amusements , and parted hoping for many other pleasant re-unions .

The Royal Arch.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL . WEST LANCASHIRE . — -Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 . — An emergency meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday evening , 30 th June , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenasum , Lancaster . There were present

E . Comps . Dr . Moore , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Bagnall , H . ; T . Masson , J ; Comps . Hall , ScribeE . ; Heald , as Scribe N . ; Barter , Treas . ; Whim pray , J . Barrow , Taylor , and Watson . After the chapter had been opened and the companions assembled , the Scribe E . read the circular convening the meeting . The ballot

was taken and passed unanimously in favour of Bro . Rev . T . B . Hinde , M . A ., as a candidate for exaltation . Bro . Rev . C . S . Hope , M . A ., who had been previously elected , was exalted to degree of R . A by the M . E . Z ., the duties of P . S . being performed by Comp . Hall , Scribe . E ., and the Historical , Symbolical , Mystical

lectures given by the Principals . The M . E . Z . proposed Comp . J . Barrow , of Lancaster , as a joining member , and Bro . W- Prosser , F . G . S . of the Rowley Lodge , 1051 , Lancaster , as a candidate for exaltation . The labours of the evening being ended the chapter was closed in due form .

Supreme Council, New York

SUPREME COUNCIL , NEW YORK

We have great p leasure in giving the following masterly report of the Illustrious Bro . Albert G . Goodall , 33 ° , in exlenso , and we shall also have some remarks to make by-and-bye upon the condition of Freemasonry in Portugal , as Bro .

Goodall has directed our particular attention to the fact that the "Grand Orient Lusitano , " to articles upon which undue prominence have been given in one of our contemporaries , is a spurious and illegitimate body : — REPORT OK ii . i .. mto . ALBERT o . GOODALL , URA . MJ

REPRESENTATIVE , ON FOREIGN RELATIONS . To the Supreme Council of Sov . Gr . Ins Gen . of the 33 rd and lux ! , degree Ancient Accepted Rite , for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , U . S . A . " Union , Toleration , Power . " MOST III . SOV . OR . COMMANDER , —The last

official report T had the honor to submit to the Supreme Council relative to the condition of Masonry in the various Rites throughout South America , and parts of Europe , aud the relations of amity established with several Grand Bodies , appears to have had a marked and beneficial influence in making

known many important facts by which this and other Sup . Bodies have been able to regulate more understandiugly their course of action , and discriminate between the spurious and legitimate working Bodies ; and from the great interest exhibited by all those that I have again visited , I am induced to believe

that the result of our labors has greatly tended to cement the ties of fraternity among our foreign Brethren , and that they now realize the importance of cultivating more closely the bonds of union with this Jurisdiction , and thus bo able to correct the many innovations and abuses that have , in some

instances , stigmatised the principles and caused erroneous influence to be exerted through ignorance against the Order at large . Leaving the City of New York < n the 23 rd day of October , 1807 , V . E ., with renewed plenary power

for continuing and establishing with all regular foreign Supreme Masonic Bodies intimate relations , I arrived at Rio de Janeiro in the latter part ot November following , after a variable voyage , via the West 1 adies aud along the coast of South America .

EMPIRE OF BRAZIL . Full details of the history and condition of the Order iu fhis Empire were given iu my last report , and ou my arrival at Rio de Janeiro I renewed my official relation with the Supreme Council , Grand Orient of Brazil , Valley of L ivradio , and

coniinuuicated the changes and union ot the two Councils in this Jurisdiction , and at a regular meeting of their Gr . Body , I had the pleasure of presenting the certificates of Honorary . Membershi p from this Council to the Most 111 . Bro . Joaquim Marcellino de Breto ,

33 ° , Graud Master , Gr . Commander , and Ruy Germuek Possollo , 33 ' , Gr . See . A j , ; also the certificate and jewel of Grand Representative of this Council to tlie Most III . Bro . Dr . Alexander Jos . de Mello Monies , : 33 ° , Gr . Sec . II . E . Their official acknowledgment of same is herewith submitted .

Supreme Council, New York

The very cordial and fraternal reception extended to mebymembersof the Sup . Con . < antl Subordinate Lodges , as an . evidence oftheir appreciation of the relations of amity so pleasantly existing with this Grand Body * was . in every particular , highly gratifying to myself ^ andveompfimentary to this 'Council .

During , my stay . at-Rio ,. several now Lodges -were organized in the An . Ace .. Rite , land-the interesting ceremonies , large-attendance , and eloquent orations , gave evidence that . progressive -and enlightened principles have beep adopted by our Brazilian brethren , and Masonry with its unerring and -fixed

laws of equality , fraternifcy , and toleration , is rapidly on the increase , and quietly doing its faithful mission of giving polish to , and elevating . the mind of man to the more exalted scale of social virtue , combating ignorance and bigotry , and teaching peace on earth , good will to men . The work and mode of conferring the degrees has

much improved since my previous visit . The frequent habit of communicating the third degree had been prohibited by the Sup . Con ., and the brethren are becoming better informed in regard to the history , principles and work of the Order , which they have learned is essentially necessary to be recognised and admitted in other rites and Jurisdictions .

" Benedictinos . —This spurious assembly , that became somewhat conspicuous by separating from the regular Body , in 1861 , and establishing what they termed a ' new order of Masonry , " are now gradually on the decline ; their political motives , corrupt and irregular proceedings , violation and disregard of

established Masouic law and usage , have become generally understood , and many who were induced to join under false representations have leftthemand been healed or admitted by the regular Body of Lavradio ; the aspiring leaders having generally accomplished their private and political aims , have

quietly withdrawn , aud there is every indication that in a short time this Body will cease to exist , being the usual fate of all spurious assemblies that attempt by deception to practise aud inculcate the pure principles of Masonry . It is further gratifying to state , that the Grand Bodies who , by mistake , entered into communication with the " Benedictinos . "

at once ceased to recognize them on being made acquainted with the facts of their spurious character , and by this prompt course on thc part of all well governed Gr . Bodies , we hope ere long to form the united chain for the benefit of the legitimate brotherhood throughout the globe .

BUENOS AYRES . From Rio de Janeiro I visited the river Plate , arriving at Buenos Ayres in April lost , when that city was recovering from the dreadful cholera epidemic whieh caused such fearful mortality in that city and surrounding country during the four months previous .

In my previous report 1 informed the Council of my operations with the Supreme Council and Grand Orient for the Argentine Republic , and the reason why fraternal relations wero not then consummated . Immediately after my arrival I addressed an official communication to the Most 111 . Bro . Daniel Maria

Cazon , Sov . Gr . Com ., requesting to know if they were then ready to enter into relations of amity and exchange representatives with this Sup . Body . A prompt reply was received , statingtlieir earnest desire to consummate the same . The 7 th day of May , at 8 P . M ., was designated for my official reception ,

and the fraternal relations and treaty of alliance were then solemnly ratified between the two Grand Bodies . The ceremonies were most interesting , impressive , and the highest honors given to your Representative by the Grand Assembly , which was assisted on that important occasion by the presence

of the oilicers of the District Grand Lodge of England and many Illustrious visitors . The hall was filled toits utmost capacity by members ofthe Order , and the solemnity of the occasion will long be remembered as one of the brilliant Masonic incidents among our Brethren iu that Jurisdiction , and

appreciated by your Representative as a bright and favored incident in his Masonic career . The eloquent oration delivered by 111 . Bro . Joau Roquc Perez , Past Sov . Gr . Coin , and the Gr . Representative of this Sup . Com ., near their Gr . Body , together with other official documents and proceedings , are

forwarded herewith . During the ravages ofthe fatal cholera epidemic , in the months of December , 18 G 7 , and January and February , 1808 , when over four thousand persons became its victims , it can well be imagined that there were great distress and suffering in the community ,

when parents , children and friends were deserted to suffer the horrors of anguish and disease , and die for want of assistance . It was at this trying period that Maeoury gavo practical evidence of its principles ; and ou the 10 th of December , 1807 , there was a meeting of Representatives from the lodges in

the city , including those under the District Gr . Lodge of England , who formed the " Sociedad Masonica de Socorros , " Daniel Maria Cazon , the Sov . Gr . Com ., being the President , and Charles Murray , W . M ., Secretary . ( To be continued . )

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE OR AFT . PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —St ., John ' sLodqe ,. No . 279 . —A second

. mergency meeting of . this flourishing lodge was held' at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday week , ^ .. der the presidency of the . W . M ., Bro . Kelly , D . P . G . M ., and which , like the former , was well attended , twenty-six brethren being . present . The ¦ visitors were Bros . Capt . Laughton ,. No . 422 ,

Gainsborough , and Geo . Toller ( W . M , ) , Baines ( Sec ) , Partridge ( J . D . ) , Hack , and Moir , of the John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , a ballot was taken for Mr . Byron Levi Atwood , a Lewis , son of Bro . L . L . Atwood , of this lodge , who was unanimously

elected as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . W . Taylor , Geo . Pearce , M . D ., Porter , and Staunard were called to the pedestal , and having passed a satisfactory examination i-ctired , when the lodge was opened in the third decree , and they were in

turn , raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., Bro . Grow , Sec . and Org ., presiding at the instrument during the ceremony . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , when Mr . Byron Levi Atwood and Mr . Joseph Roper ( the latter of whom was elected at the previous lodge ) were severally

introduced and regularly initiated into Freemasonry , the chants , as in the previous ceremony , being conducted by conducted by Bro . Crow , and added greatly to its effect . A matter of private business connected with the two local lodges was then discussed at some length , after which a nephew of one

of the members was proposed as a candidate for the Order , and the lodge was closed , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and enjoyedauhourortwo of social intercourse and harmony , Bro B . L . Atwood returning thanks for the entered Apprentices , and Dr . Pearce for the newly-raised M . M . ' s

MIDDLESEX . — Villier ' s Lodge , No . 1194 . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 3 rd inst , and was very numerously attended . Bro . E . Clark , I . P . M . occupied the chair , aud was supported by Bros . J . Trickett S . W . ; li . Gurnej-,

Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury P . M . ; H . Allman , S . D . as J . W . ; E . T . Osbaldeston J . D . ; F . J . Lancester , I . G . ; T . Smale , D . C . ; R . A . Steel , C . S . ; W . Harvey , W . S . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . ; A . Avery , P . M . ; G . Cattel , P . Prov . G . D .,

Northampton and Hants ; Major H . W . Palmer , G . Kenning , E . II . Dalby , E . " j . Bailey , I . Jones , B . Glover , L . Ackworth , II . S . Jones , and C . Stephens . The visitors were Bros . H . G . Buss , P . M ., 27 ; W . Mann , P . M ., 186 ; F . Deering , of G 19 ; J . T . Trickett , of 951 ; and . ) . H . Hastie , of 1210 ,

The business of the evening comprised the initiation of Messrs . Charles Stephens aud Henry Sidney Jones , the passing of Bros . B . Glover , C . E ., and L . Ackworth , and the election of ofiicers which resulted as fo'lows :- Bro . J . Tricket S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year , unanimously , E . Clark , P . M .,

Treas ., and J . Gilbert , T yler . The auditors elected were Bros . Cattel , Major Palmer and Smale . After thc . closing of the lodge the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , and spent a pleasant evening together . This lodge is now one of the first in the metropolitan county .

IRELAND . Tnih'c Lodge No . . ' 579 . —The annual summer festival of St . John was celebrated by the brethen of this lodge , by dining at the " Railway Hotel , " Killarney , on Thursday , * - ' 1 th June . A portion of the lodge left Trnlce in the morning bv car , to visit the far famed

" Gap of Dunloe" and the many interesting spots in the vicinity ofthe ever beautiful " lakes . " Eschewing ponies ( even one of which was guaranteed b y its res-$ iective owner to have been the animal on which our loyal Brother the Prince of Wales traversed that wild pass . ) they proceeded ou foot through the

magnificent defile , admiring the grandeur of nature , ami not altogether neglectful of those little creature comforts which so hel p to make an Irishman ' s day enjoyable . On arriving at the foot of the Gap , boats were in readiness to convey them through the Lakes , Bro . Lambert , Ballyhar , " having kindly ' looked after these

important matters . After luncheon at Glena , the lovely scenery of whose bay never appeared more exquisitely fresh or deli ghtful , the boats were again put into requisition , aiitl after a long sail timid the innumerable islands ofthe Lakes , landed thc party at Ross Island where some other brethren ( whose

business had prevented their joining at an earlier period of the day ) had assembled ' ; proceeding to the Hotel tbe brethren sat down to a splendid repast , provided by the very efficient manager , Bro . Currie , 215 , Dublin . The following were present , viz .: Bros .

R . II . Walpole , I . P . M . ( in the unavoidable absence of Thos . Morris , W . M ., elect . ) in tho chair ; It . A Beiiner , S . W . ; P . McCarthy , . J . W . ; Win . Beiiner , I . G . ; D . Do C . MoGillvcuddy Jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Hill , P . M . ; R . Collis , P . M . ; R . Day , P . M . ; II .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

MMan , P . M . ; Ben . Piper , T . Collis J 6 hn Gray , •R . Jeffcott , Wm . Graham , C . Johnston , II . Hilder , © e Courcy D . Denny , J . Newbold , ; R . ^ Browne , Thos . R . Lambert , : John Tluggard , T . •Scannell , Tyler , with visitors , Brothers Wallace . Stephen'Spillage ( Her Majesty's-Guide ) , late 373 , Killarney . The usual loyaband Masonic toasts having been duly honoured

the Brethren separated-at an early hour , and-departed for Tralee . Some Brothers whose inimatible drollery considerably lightened the long homeward drive , would occasionally dance a real Irish jig , or Highland fling , keeping the Brethren in continued roars of laughter . All expressed themselves hi ghly pleased with : the days amusements , and parted hoping for many other pleasant re-unions .

The Royal Arch.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL . WEST LANCASHIRE . — -Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 . — An emergency meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday evening , 30 th June , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenasum , Lancaster . There were present

E . Comps . Dr . Moore , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Bagnall , H . ; T . Masson , J ; Comps . Hall , ScribeE . ; Heald , as Scribe N . ; Barter , Treas . ; Whim pray , J . Barrow , Taylor , and Watson . After the chapter had been opened and the companions assembled , the Scribe E . read the circular convening the meeting . The ballot

was taken and passed unanimously in favour of Bro . Rev . T . B . Hinde , M . A ., as a candidate for exaltation . Bro . Rev . C . S . Hope , M . A ., who had been previously elected , was exalted to degree of R . A by the M . E . Z ., the duties of P . S . being performed by Comp . Hall , Scribe . E ., and the Historical , Symbolical , Mystical

lectures given by the Principals . The M . E . Z . proposed Comp . J . Barrow , of Lancaster , as a joining member , and Bro . W- Prosser , F . G . S . of the Rowley Lodge , 1051 , Lancaster , as a candidate for exaltation . The labours of the evening being ended the chapter was closed in due form .

Supreme Council, New York

SUPREME COUNCIL , NEW YORK

We have great p leasure in giving the following masterly report of the Illustrious Bro . Albert G . Goodall , 33 ° , in exlenso , and we shall also have some remarks to make by-and-bye upon the condition of Freemasonry in Portugal , as Bro .

Goodall has directed our particular attention to the fact that the "Grand Orient Lusitano , " to articles upon which undue prominence have been given in one of our contemporaries , is a spurious and illegitimate body : — REPORT OK ii . i .. mto . ALBERT o . GOODALL , URA . MJ

REPRESENTATIVE , ON FOREIGN RELATIONS . To the Supreme Council of Sov . Gr . Ins Gen . of the 33 rd and lux ! , degree Ancient Accepted Rite , for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , U . S . A . " Union , Toleration , Power . " MOST III . SOV . OR . COMMANDER , —The last

official report T had the honor to submit to the Supreme Council relative to the condition of Masonry in the various Rites throughout South America , and parts of Europe , aud the relations of amity established with several Grand Bodies , appears to have had a marked and beneficial influence in making

known many important facts by which this and other Sup . Bodies have been able to regulate more understandiugly their course of action , and discriminate between the spurious and legitimate working Bodies ; and from the great interest exhibited by all those that I have again visited , I am induced to believe

that the result of our labors has greatly tended to cement the ties of fraternity among our foreign Brethren , and that they now realize the importance of cultivating more closely the bonds of union with this Jurisdiction , and thus bo able to correct the many innovations and abuses that have , in some

instances , stigmatised the principles and caused erroneous influence to be exerted through ignorance against the Order at large . Leaving the City of New York < n the 23 rd day of October , 1807 , V . E ., with renewed plenary power

for continuing and establishing with all regular foreign Supreme Masonic Bodies intimate relations , I arrived at Rio de Janeiro in the latter part ot November following , after a variable voyage , via the West 1 adies aud along the coast of South America .

EMPIRE OF BRAZIL . Full details of the history and condition of the Order iu fhis Empire were given iu my last report , and ou my arrival at Rio de Janeiro I renewed my official relation with the Supreme Council , Grand Orient of Brazil , Valley of L ivradio , and

coniinuuicated the changes and union ot the two Councils in this Jurisdiction , and at a regular meeting of their Gr . Body , I had the pleasure of presenting the certificates of Honorary . Membershi p from this Council to the Most 111 . Bro . Joaquim Marcellino de Breto ,

33 ° , Graud Master , Gr . Commander , and Ruy Germuek Possollo , 33 ' , Gr . See . A j , ; also the certificate and jewel of Grand Representative of this Council to tlie Most III . Bro . Dr . Alexander Jos . de Mello Monies , : 33 ° , Gr . Sec . II . E . Their official acknowledgment of same is herewith submitted .

Supreme Council, New York

The very cordial and fraternal reception extended to mebymembersof the Sup . Con . < antl Subordinate Lodges , as an . evidence oftheir appreciation of the relations of amity so pleasantly existing with this Grand Body * was . in every particular , highly gratifying to myself ^ andveompfimentary to this 'Council .

During , my stay . at-Rio ,. several now Lodges -were organized in the An . Ace .. Rite , land-the interesting ceremonies , large-attendance , and eloquent orations , gave evidence that . progressive -and enlightened principles have beep adopted by our Brazilian brethren , and Masonry with its unerring and -fixed

laws of equality , fraternifcy , and toleration , is rapidly on the increase , and quietly doing its faithful mission of giving polish to , and elevating . the mind of man to the more exalted scale of social virtue , combating ignorance and bigotry , and teaching peace on earth , good will to men . The work and mode of conferring the degrees has

much improved since my previous visit . The frequent habit of communicating the third degree had been prohibited by the Sup . Con ., and the brethren are becoming better informed in regard to the history , principles and work of the Order , which they have learned is essentially necessary to be recognised and admitted in other rites and Jurisdictions .

" Benedictinos . —This spurious assembly , that became somewhat conspicuous by separating from the regular Body , in 1861 , and establishing what they termed a ' new order of Masonry , " are now gradually on the decline ; their political motives , corrupt and irregular proceedings , violation and disregard of

established Masouic law and usage , have become generally understood , and many who were induced to join under false representations have leftthemand been healed or admitted by the regular Body of Lavradio ; the aspiring leaders having generally accomplished their private and political aims , have

quietly withdrawn , aud there is every indication that in a short time this Body will cease to exist , being the usual fate of all spurious assemblies that attempt by deception to practise aud inculcate the pure principles of Masonry . It is further gratifying to state , that the Grand Bodies who , by mistake , entered into communication with the " Benedictinos . "

at once ceased to recognize them on being made acquainted with the facts of their spurious character , and by this prompt course on thc part of all well governed Gr . Bodies , we hope ere long to form the united chain for the benefit of the legitimate brotherhood throughout the globe .

BUENOS AYRES . From Rio de Janeiro I visited the river Plate , arriving at Buenos Ayres in April lost , when that city was recovering from the dreadful cholera epidemic whieh caused such fearful mortality in that city and surrounding country during the four months previous .

In my previous report 1 informed the Council of my operations with the Supreme Council and Grand Orient for the Argentine Republic , and the reason why fraternal relations wero not then consummated . Immediately after my arrival I addressed an official communication to the Most 111 . Bro . Daniel Maria

Cazon , Sov . Gr . Com ., requesting to know if they were then ready to enter into relations of amity and exchange representatives with this Sup . Body . A prompt reply was received , statingtlieir earnest desire to consummate the same . The 7 th day of May , at 8 P . M ., was designated for my official reception ,

and the fraternal relations and treaty of alliance were then solemnly ratified between the two Grand Bodies . The ceremonies were most interesting , impressive , and the highest honors given to your Representative by the Grand Assembly , which was assisted on that important occasion by the presence

of the oilicers of the District Grand Lodge of England and many Illustrious visitors . The hall was filled toits utmost capacity by members ofthe Order , and the solemnity of the occasion will long be remembered as one of the brilliant Masonic incidents among our Brethren iu that Jurisdiction , and

appreciated by your Representative as a bright and favored incident in his Masonic career . The eloquent oration delivered by 111 . Bro . Joau Roquc Perez , Past Sov . Gr . Coin , and the Gr . Representative of this Sup . Com ., near their Gr . Body , together with other official documents and proceedings , are

forwarded herewith . During the ravages ofthe fatal cholera epidemic , in the months of December , 18 G 7 , and January and February , 1808 , when over four thousand persons became its victims , it can well be imagined that there were great distress and suffering in the community ,

when parents , children and friends were deserted to suffer the horrors of anguish and disease , and die for want of assistance . It was at this trying period that Maeoury gavo practical evidence of its principles ; and ou the 10 th of December , 1807 , there was a meeting of Representatives from the lodges in

the city , including those under the District Gr . Lodge of England , who formed the " Sociedad Masonica de Socorros , " Daniel Maria Cazon , the Sov . Gr . Com ., being the President , and Charles Murray , W . M ., Secretary . ( To be continued . )

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