United Grand Lodge Of New South Wales.

May wisdom from on high Bind fast our Mystic Tie , So mote it be .

May our united band Greet Him throughout the land , With Apron , Heart , and Hand , So mote it be .

Prayer by the CHAPLAIN was succeeded by another anthem from the choir— " Song of the Brotherhood , " and then followed in very impressive form the obligation and installation of Lord Carrington to the high office to which he had been elected . At this time there were on the dais the following officers :

New South Wales-Bros . Dr . Tarrant , Pro G . M . ; F . A . Wright , P . D . D . G . M . ; E . O . Smith , P . D . D . G . M . ; W . W . Manning , P . G . M . ; Rolfe , P . D . D . G . M . ; Neitenstein , P . D . G . M . ; Dr . Sedgwick , D . G . M . ; and Marshall , P . D . D . G . M . Victoria-David Munro , M . W . G . M . ; Hon . G . S . Coppin , M . W . P . G . M . ; Main , D . G . M . ; W .

Ferguson , S . G . W . ; Jenkins , I . G . W . ; Rev . D . Meadowcroft , G . S . ; Barnon , G . D . of C . ; Debney . J . G . D . ; P . Evans ; and Past Grand Officers—Charles Kitz , F . A . Burton , ] . R . Duerdin , H . Kelson , Findlay , and Maddox . South Australia—His Honour Chief Justice Way , M . W . G . M . ; Hon . H . E . Downer , R . W . D . G . M . ; Hon . A . M . Simpson , Cunningham , aud R . L . Meslaver .

Proclamation of the installation and investiture of Lord Carrington as Grand Master having been made , and the choir having sung accompanying hymns of praise , Grand Master Chief Justice WAY , addressing Lord Carrington , said : Your installation in that chair places the keystone in the principal arch in

the living temple of Masonry in the great colony of New South Wales . That temple is now for the first time complete . Whether we look at the principles which have been maintained , the difficulties which have been overcome , or the advantages which have been secured , it must be admitted that the consummation of Masonic union in New South Wales , the

gathering together of 175 lodges and 10 , 000 members of the Craft into one constitution , is the most memorable achievement in Masonry which has happened in Australasia . This union causes rejoicing not only within the boundaries of your own jurisdiction , but also throughout Australia , and to the rulers and members of the Craft all over the world . The mother

colony and the parent city of Australia—in which not far from this spot Masonic mysteries were first unfolded on this continent more than 70 years ago—are the appropriate theatre of this magnificent celebration . It is fitting also and auspicious that it should be held in the first year of the second century of Australian settlement , and during your own fortunate

Governorship—of which it will always be regarded as one of the happiest incidents . The distinction of this occasion is further increased by the presence in the Grand Master ' s chair of a brother who is at once a Past Grand Officer of exalted rank in the mother Grand Lodge of the world , and the Governor of this great colony . Our pride at seeing you in that

chair is heightened by the courageous , the statesmanlike , the influential part you have taken in bringing about the happy accomplishment of our hopes . Your unique relations with both English and Colonial Masonry , aided by the support you have received in the highest quarter , have harmonised conflicting inclinations , have silenced objectors , have convinced

the hesitating , and have accelerated the union which , without your help , would , in all likelihood , have been delayed for many years . I will not detain you by repeating any of the formal charges which are often used at the installation of a Grand Master . It is needless to enumerate the virtues as a man , as a citizen , and as a member of the Craft which should

characterise a Grand Master Mason , when we have those virtues displayed in the character and career of the occupant of the Grand Master ' s chair . I will not presume to explain his duties to so eminent a Mason , or to give lessons in government to one who has already shown how well he knows how to rule . Great are the powers and prerogatives of a Grand Master of

Masons , secured by the ancient landmarks , and incapable of being abated or abridged . Heavy are his responsibilities , for on the wise administration of his office the welfare and progress of the Brotherhood under his rule largely depend . No brother , therefore , however gifted , can assume the Grand Master's chair without misgivings as to his own ability to sustain

the burthen of his high office . In your case , Most Worshipful Sir , the burthen is increased by your having to preside as its Grand Master over Masonry in New South Wales during a new and critical period of its history . That burthen , however , will be mitigated by the assistance of the distinguished brother whom you have appointed as your Pro Grand Master ,

by the support of the experienced brethren who have been elected as your Grand Lodge Officers , and by the loyalty , the confidence , and the devotion of the general body of the Craft . I am sure also that you have undertaken your office with humble reliance on the help of the Great Architect of the Universe , and that your ambition is His approval and the good of the

Craft . The ceremonial in which we are engaged testifies to four great facts . The obligation which has been taken by you and the common supplications in which we have united are a renewed declaration of our belief as Masons in the Great Architect of the Universe , and of our dependence upon Him in this and every other undertaking . This ceremonial is also proof of our

loyalty to the Queen , for it is her representative who has been raised by the acclamations of the Craft to the Grand Mastership . This ceremonial shows also that whilst Freemasonry is in some respects the most conservative of human institutions , for " it is not in the power of any man or body of men to make innovation in the body of Freemasonry , " yet its Constitutions

furnish to its members in these young commonwealths , as well as in older countries , ample scope for their patriotic aspirations after all the privileges of . national life . Lastly , this ceremonial removes from Masonry in New

South Wales the reproach of being divided into parties , and exhibits it to the world for the first time as a united Brotherhood . We stand this evening at the confluence into one broad stream of the four tributary . affluents of Masonry in New South Wales . Under your wise government ,

United Grand Lodge Of New South Wales.

and the wise government of successive Grand Masters , that stream , flowingon between the ancient landmarks with ever increasing volume , shall carry down the ages to this great colony , and to countries beyond , the blessings of "Brotherly love , relief , and truth . " I congratulate you , and I con .

gratulate this United Grand Lodge , and all the brethren under your jurisdiction , on your being completely installed in the Grand Master ' s chair . Long may you rule over your brethren in New South Wales with honour to yourself , to the great advantage of Masonry , and to the satisfaction of the Great Architect . ( Applause . )

The Grand Master of Victoria , Bro . DAVID MUNRO , congratulated Lord Carrington on behalf of the Victorian Grand Lodge and its officers . Grand Master Lord CARRINGTON said : With great respect , I rise to offer my grateful thanks to my most worshipful brethren for the kind words they have been pleased to say this evening ; and with a full heart do I offer

my grateful thanks to my brothers of New South Wales , who have accorded me the highest honour which it is in their power to bestow . I trust that with the assistance of the Great Architect of the Universe I may be able to maintain the ancient principles of Masonry , and I rely with confidence on the support of my Grand Officers , as well as on the support of the whole of

the Craft in the great colony which it is our pride and high privilege to be connected with . I have now to announce that I have appointed the Most Worshipful Bro . Harman John Tarrant as Pro Grand Master . ( Applause . )

Pro . Grand Master Dr . Tarrant was then duly installed into the office to which he had been appointed , and following this was the investiture of other Grand Lodge Officers , and the presentation of representatives of other Grand Lodges .

The Grand Lodge was then closed , the choir singing a closing hymn , and finally the National Anihem . Immediately following the ceremony of installation a banquet was held in the Elite Skating Rink . Covers were laid for 1170 brethren , every seat being occupied . The M . W . Grand Master , his Excellency Lord Carrington ,

presided , and directly over the head of his Excellency was a brilliant representation of a Grand Master's jewel , the diamonds being replaced b y electric lights . The effect of this feature in the profuse decorations was striking . The decorations of the hall reflected great credit upon Messrs . Sale and Dare , for whom Mr . Herbert S . Thompson supervised . The

dinner was served by the Compagnoni Catering Company , under the direction of the new manager to the company , Mr . J . F . Gunsler , to the completeness of whose arrangements and the excellence of the viands the highest praise is due . Sitting on the right of the Governor was Bro . Way , the Installing Master and Chief Justice of South Australia , and on the

left of his Excellency sat Bro . Dr . Tarrant , Pro G . M . Supporting the Governor at the principal table were the following brethren : Bros . Sir Fredk . Darley , C . J . ; Judge Windeyer , the Right Rev . Bishop of Bathurst , Mr . Justice Foster , the Hon . F . J . Burns , the Hon . Rupert Carrington , Capt . Hammill , R . N . ; Capt . Neitenstein , Sheriff Cowper , Dumont , R .

H . D . White , T . Spencer , Evans , Butterfield , Purvis , Capt . Quin , his Wor . ship the Mayor of Sydney , Parnell , Lord Huldon , and the Hon . J . Douglas ( of Queensland ) . Those who presided at the other tables were Bros . Col . Stokes , D . G . M . ; M'Lachlan , S . G . W . ; Dr . Sedgwick , P . D . G . M . ; Henry , J . G . W . ; and F . A . Wright , P . D . G . M . Bro . N . Hobsonofficiated

as toast-master . The band of the ist Regiment of Volunteers occupied the orchestra , and by their efforts added much to the enthusiasm which prevailed . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Messrs , Rivers Allpress , J . Ghede , and J . Liggins . The musical portion of the

programme was contributed to by the following : Bros . Hallewell , Walshe , M'Mahon , H . Kowalski , and Parkinson . The contributions of each of the gentlemen named were received with rounds of applause , the efforts of Bro . Hallewell being received with the greatest enthusiasm .

Telegrams expressing good wishes and regretting inability to attend the gathering were received from Bros . Sir William Clarke , Bart . ( Victoria ) , Dr . Wilmot ( Victoria ) , J . Unmack ( Queensland ) , and Matthew Burnett ( Maitland ) . After the meal had been partaken of ,

His Excellency the M . W . GRAND MASTER submitted the toast of "The Queen , " which was received with the customary manifestations of loyalty , the band playing- the National Anthem .

His Excellency the M . W . GRAND MASTER next submitted the toast of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England . " ( Cheers . ) The toast was received with much enthusiasm .

Bro . Parkinson sang as a solo " God bless the Prince of Wales , " and this was followed with Royal honours . The M . W . Pro Grand Master , Bro . TARRANT , next rose to propose the toast of " The Grand Master of New South Wales , " and was received with cheers . That he regarded as the toast of the evening . Lord Carrington ,

on his arrival in the colony , found the Freemasons , instead of being a body banded together according to the rules of their Institution , separated ; and although he was most loyal to the Constitution to which he belonged in the old country , he yet gave the brethren to understand that if by any means the union of the whole fraternity could be promoted , it would meet with his

approbation . The brethren , knowing that they had the consent of our mo ^ popular Governor and present Grand Master , decided that if they possibly could they would bring about a Masonic conference in order that all their differences might be settled . The result of all that had taken place in that respect was the grand spectacle they had witnessed that evening—the

installation of their Most Worshipful Bro . Carrington as the ruler or "' Craft . They had given to his Excellency the highest rank in Masonry ' was possible for them to give him . They had placed their Most Worshipful Grand Master in command of an army of Freemasons in this colony 10 , 000 strong , the heart ' s pulse of every one of them throbbing with fee - ings of loyalty to the Throne and feelings of loyalty to the Emp ire- * .

trusted they would follow up the action of that day by the establishing throughout the colony of Masonic orphanages . ( Loud cheers . ) , j The toast was drunk amid much enthusiasm , followed by Bro . Hallew singing , with much effect , "A fine old English gentleman . "