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D . G . M ., in most complimentary terms , proposed a vote of thanks , which was unanimousl y carried , to the Rev . H . Hamilton for his kindness in placing the church at the disposal of the brethren , and to the fjistrict Grand Chaplain for his impressive and instructive discourse . The District Grand Secretary then read a whole host of congratulatory letters and telegrams , couched in the most

complimentary terms , from private members , lodges , and District Grand Lodges of all Constitutions , from all parts of the colony . The Deputy District Grand Master , Bro . W . H . REVEI . I ., on behalf of the Phoenix Lodge , of Wcstport , of which lodge he is the W . M ., rose , and tendered the R . W . District Grand Master the warmest and heartiest

congratulations of the brethren of his district , expressing the great satisfaction which the appointment had created , owing to the esteem in which Bro . Bevan is held from one end of Westland to the other ; indeed , he would go further and say throughout New Zealand . Bro . J AMES KERR , District Grand Senior Warden ,

followed on behalf of the Grcymouth Lodge , and , in an eloquent speech , referred in like flattering teims to the appointment and the high Masonic qualifications of the recipient , and hoped , in all sincerity , that the youngest brother in the district would be a grey-headed old man before the Masons of Westland should again meet for a similar celebration .

Bro . J . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., on behalf of the Pacific Lodge , of Reef ton , read a most fraternal telegram , and endorsed the high encomiums of previous speakers . Bro . C : MALFROY , District Grand Registrar , W . M . of the Tot lira Lodge , spoke at some length of the personal friendship he hail enjoyed for many years with Bro . Bevan , and called upon his Secretary , Bro . W . McKay , to read an

illuminated address proposed by the members of his lodge for the occasion , which was as follows : " Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , —We , the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , officers , and brethren of the Totura Lodge , No . 1241 , E . C , ofter our congratulations to you upon your elevatioa to the important office of District Grand Master , the highest position that can be bestowed upon any Mason

in Westland . From our personal knowledge of your capabilities and thorough comprehension of Masonry , we feel assured that the choice made by the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , will be endorsed by every Master Mason in Westland , and that under your able administration Masonry will continue to prosper , and the landmarks of the Order be carefully preserved . In conclusion , we hope that under

the protection of the Most High and with the guidance of the Grand Geometrician and Architect of the Universe , you may be an ornament to the Craft , a worthy representative of your predacessor , and live long to enjoy the honour conferred upon you . " Bro . W . NICHOLSON , W . M . of the Lazar Lodge , also presented a similar address on behalf of his lodge , and added his own personal testimony of pleasure and gratification as Well .

Bro . H . HYAMS , W . M . of the Pacific Lodge , of llokitika , of which lodge the D . G . Master is a subscribing member , Conveyed his warmest assurance of the great satisfaction the appointment had created , and the profound personal respect entertained by all the brethren for Bro . Bevan .

The DISTRICT GRAND M ASTER , in acknowledging the warm congratulations , was considerably overcome , and confessed his inability to find words ( o express his tlianks for the kind wishes tendered to him by the brethren there assembled , as well as from Masons in all parts of the colony . He would endeavour to do his duty to the best of his ability , and Imped that the same gnod feeling and

Masonic spirit that had always prevailed in the district would long continue to exist , and thusstrengthen the bonds of so generous and noble a Brotherhood as that of Freemasonry , the great principles of which had been so firmly established and maintained for so many years past in Westland . A prayer having been offered by the D . G . CHAPLAIN , the District Grand Lodge was closed at 5 . 30 p . m .

At 9 o ' clock the brethren assembled in the spacious Town Hall , which was gaily decorated with Hags and evergreens , to partake of a banquet prepared in honour of the event . The tables were bountifully supplied with all the delicacies of the season , and literally groaned under the abundance of good things provided by that well-known Masonic catererBro . T . R . Hudson . The District Grand Master

, presided , and was supported on his right bvlhe I ) . D . G . M ., Bro . W . II . Revell , the District Grand " Chaplain , Bro . Chambers , and other officers , and on his left by the Worshipful Masters of Ihe Lavar , Tot . ua , and Pacific Lodges , also Past Masters from each lodge . 107 brethren altogether assembled to do justice to the good things provided . After the removal of the cloth , the District Grand Master

rose to propose the first toast of " The Queen ami the Craft . " lie said : The association of the name of this noble lady with our ancient and honourable Craft fills the heart of every Fieemason with an inborn pride and affection—pride because she is the beloved Ouccn of our great nation , upon which , like Masonry , the sun never sets , and because she is the mother of him who sits upon our great

Masonic throne , and of others of her illustrious family who honour and delight in our traditions . She reaches our affections by her manifold and noble acts of charity , by her homely and lovcable nature , and by the purity , peace , freedom , and happiness of her queenly reign , and in our loyalty we defy the world to sing with more grateful hearts "God save the Queen . " ( Prolonged cheering . )

The DISTRICT GRAND M ASTER , in proposing "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England , " said that he regarded it as the greatest triumph of modern times for his Royal Highness so generously to devote so much of his valuable time to the interests of the Craft . It proved conclusively that he was a true Mason at heart , that he was determined it should retain its great and dignified prestige , that the

world should know of his attachment to its doctrines , and thereby silence the traducers of its fair fame , ihe speech delivered by the Grand Master at the Truro Cathedral demonstrations was in itself a rellex of his nature , a true , noble , and generous one , the spontaneous language of a great and gifted mind ; and the Freemasons Ihroughuiit the length and breadth of the land , and from the farthest confines of the earth , received with gratitude the- name of

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their Grand Master , and honoured it with true Masonic loyalty . ( Cheers . ) The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER next gave the toast of "The Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland , " and referred to the great constitutional improvements which had of late years taken place in Scotland , and the general progress of the Craft under present administration .

The Deputy District Grand Master , Bro . W . H . REVELL , in proposing the next toast , that of "'Ihe newly appointed District Grand Master , Bro . John Bevan , " said he felt proud of the privilege of proposing the health of so worthy and respected a brother , one whom he had known for so many years , and who had so endeared himself to the brethren of the district by his good and genial qualities . Itwas

only necessary to look into his face to find depicted there the outward signs of his internal worth , for he had during his long residence on the coast displayed all those great qualities of a manly nature , and amongst his _ brethren had ever evinced a liberal and ardent Masonic spirit . His appointment was a most popular one . There was not a brother in Westland but was pleased beyond measure , and he was certain no one could so worthily adorn the position

or advance the interests of Masonry as Bro . Bevan , for he was a perfect lexicon of Masonic knowledge and jurisprudence , and his well-balanced mind would tend to promote the happiness of the brethren under all circumstances of difficulty and doubt . The large gathering of brethren was sufficient proof of the popularity and esteem in which their worthy brother was held , and he rejoiced greatly with the brethren on the appointment . ( Prolonged cheering and applause—musical honours . )

The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER on rising to respond was received with a perfect ovation of applause and was some time standing before he could get a hearing . Brethren , he said , I doubt not if I tell you that the events of this day arc the proudest in my life , that none of you would attempt to contradict me . I , unfortunately , at this moment labour under a very great difficulty , for I really cannot find

words to answer your many kind expressions ot good will towards me , for it has been a succession of so many congratulations that 1 am inclined to think that you honour me too much ( no , no ) , that you will spoil me with your flattery . However , as I am past that time ot life to be vain of my good looks , to which my worthy Bro . Revell directed your attention , and which almost puts me to the

blush now , I accept therefore your fraternal manifestations of approval as the best index of your personal regard for me , which I value beyond all things ; and believe me , as long as I shall live the remembrance of this day will gladden my heart , and whilst I have health and strength you may rely on my faithful discharge of the duties of the exalted station which your kind countenance and

recommendation has obtained for me ; and as 1 espoused Masonry nearly a quarter of a century t . go , and discovered in it then some of the grandest principles of wisdom , truth , and happiness , so 1 trust that I may to the end of ray days be able to participate in the beautiful and benign influences of Masonry—its simple , but grand and eloquent teachingsif not altogether a religion in the ordinary acceptation of

the term , still , one that may be regarded as the handmaiden to its holy influences , a great . moral educator leading to happiness here , and doubtless to its enjoyment hereafter . ( Applause . ) Bro . J AMES KERR , District Grand Junior Warden , in proposing tile next toast—that of " The V . W . D . D . G . M ., Ilro . W . II . Revell "—expressed the pleasure it afforded

him of seeing a brother whom he had initiated holding So important a position . The D . G . AI . was to be congratulated fur making so worthy a choice , fur , both as a magistrate and a Mason , Bro . Revell deserved well of the community . He possessed those excellent traits of character which had gained him many warm friends on all parts of the coast

and he ( Bro . Kerr ) was delighted now to do honour to so worthy a brother . ( Applause . ) The DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASTER , in fitting terms , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and referred at length to his connection with , and love for , Masonry , and related some interesting incidents in connection with the early history of Westland , which created much amusement .

Bro . T . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., also bore testimony to Bro . Rcvell's sterling qualities and personal worth ; and was proud to remind the brethren that the principal street in Hokitika was named after Bro . Revell . The following toasts were duly proposed and responded to : " The District Grand Officers , Present and Past , " by W . M . Lazar Lodge ; "The District Grand Lodges

throughout New Zealand , " by W . M . Grcymouth Lodge ; "The W . M . and Officers of the Lazar Lodge , Kumara , " by DIST . G . SEC ; "The W . M . and Officers of the I'luLiiix Lodge , of We . stport , " by DIST . G . THEAS . ; "The W . M . and Officers of the Pacific Lodge , Reefton , " by DIST . G . S . W . ; " The W . M . and Officers of the Totara Lodge , Ross , " by Bro . T . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W . ; " 'Ihe W . M . and Officers of the Grcymouth Lodge , " by

Bro . F . KisiELDER , P . D . G . S . W . ; "The W . M and Officers of the Pacific Lodge , Hokitaka , " by W . DIST . G . KEG . ; "The W . M . and Officers of the Kilwinning Lodge , S . C ., " by lira . T . BR AM WELL , P . P . G . S . W . ; "The Visitors , " by D . D . G . M . ; "The Masonic Charities , " by D . G . CHAP . ; " Brothers , Wives , and Sisters of Freemasons , " by W . M . Pacific Lodge , No . 1229 ; "The Press , " by R . W . D . G . M . ; and "All Poor and Distressed Masons , " by D . G . TYLER .

Many excellent songs were sung during the evening , accompanied by the District Grand Organist , Bro . R . Gosson , on his splendid pianoforte , brought to the Town Hall for the occasion ; and thus the proceedings closed of one of the most enjoyable Masonic events ever celebrated on the West Coast of the middle island of New Zealand .

The ncwly-appo ' nted District Grand Mastcrof Westland , New Zealand , Bro . John Bevan , is the third son of the late Mr . Henry Bevan , of Clear View , St . Lawrence Valley , Jersey , in which island he was born . He has been a resident in Hokitika since the formation of the settlement , nearly sixteen years a ^ o , is a most indefatigable Mason ,

and a member of the well-known firm of Pollock and Bevan , merchants of that town , and is vcry much respected liy all classes of the community . He is ever foremost : 111 the good cause of Charity , and has recently delivered several eloquent lectures at the theatre here and at Kumara to crowded audiences in aid of these objects .

Installation Of The Provincial Grand Mark Master Of New Zealand South.

INSTALLATION OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK MASTER OF NEW ZEALAND SOUTH .

CONSECRATION OF A NEW MARK LODGE . An interesting and important ceremony to the " brethren of the mystic tic" took place on the evening of Wednesday , April Gth , in the large room of the Temperance Hall ,

Dunedin ( which had been specially fitted and furnished for the occasion ) , and never had so large an assemblage of leading members of the Craft been present at any Masonic gathering in Dunedin as there was on Wednesday . The event they met to celebrate was the constitution of the Hiram Lodge of Mark Masons , No . 272 , E . C , and never has any lodge been opened under more favourable auspices .

Its officers and members are nearly all prominent members of the Craft , while the Worshipful Master is the R . W . Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason of New Zealand South—Bro . Thomas Sherlock Graham . AtS p . m . the proceedings commenced by the W . M . of the Zealandia Marine Lodge , No . 2 G 1 , acting under dispensation from the Provincial Grand Master , opening the

lodge in due form , and receiving the various Past Masters of the Order , who completely filled the dais , while in the body of the hall there were at least one hundred brethren of the three Constitutions . Subsequently Bro . Charles de Longueville Graham , W . M . of the Zealandia Marine Lodge , read his dispensation from the R . W . P . G . M . Master Mason , authorising him to open his lodge and advance

candidates , and then proceed to confer the Mark Master ' s Degree to no less than seventeen brethren , many of whom are exalted members of Craft Masonry . This ceremony being concluded , the W . M . announced that ho would be prepared to receive the R . W . P . G . M . Master Mason ; and Bro . Thomas Sherlock Graham ' s patent of authority from the M . W . the Grand Mark Master Mason of ICngland and

Wales ( the Right Hon . Bro . the Earl of Lathom ) was then brought into the lodge with due ceremony , and read aloud by the presiding Master , while the lodge rose to receive the R . W . P . G . M . Master Mason , Bro . Thomas Sherlock-Graham , who entered and was ushered to his seat with the ceremonials proper to the occasion , and upon assuming the

throne was proclaimed by Bro . Charles de Longueville Graham as Provincial Grand Master of New Zealand South—the brethren present , under the direction of Bro . W . L . Buchanan , Master of Ceremonies , rendering the Grand Master the homage due to his rank ; while an efficient choir , under the leadership of Bro . John Ross , of the Zealandia Marine Lodge , sang the anthem .

"ALL HAIL , ZEALANDIA !" "Allhail , Zealandia ! queen of Southern Isles , On whose bright destiny benignant nature smiles , Louder than cannon's roar , echoes from shore to shore , All hail Zealandia ! Zealandia , hail , all hail ! All hail , Zealandia ! rear we a stalwart race , Whose ancestors have made thy plains their dwelling

place ; , From out thy virgin soil reaping the fruits of toil , All hail , Zealandia ! Zealandia , hail , all hail ! All hail , Zealandia ! beneath thine azure skies , Cradled in infancy an empire shall arise Whose countless sons in song shall the refrain prolong , All hail , Zea'andia ! Zealandia , hail , all hail ! "

The R . W . P . G . M . then addressed the lodge , expressing his gratification at the very numerous attendance assembled to do him honour , and assured the brethren it was his intention to promote the spread of Mark Masonry to the utmost of his power . In concluding his speech—a most impressive and interesting one—the Grand iMaster stated that he had appointed the W . Bro . Charles de Longueville

Graham as W . Deputy Provincial Grand Mark Master Mason ; and that officer w-as honoured with the salute due to his rank . The next part of the ceremony was the constitution of the new lodge , which was performed with that exactitude for which the D . P . G . M . is famed , a prayer , suitable to the occasion , being given by Bro . R . BAUCHOP , Chaplain

of the Zealandia Marine Lodge . After the prayer the choir chanted the sanctus , "Glory be to God on high , for His mercy endureth for ever ; " and the D . P . G . M . declared the Hiram Lodge , No . 272 , duly constituted under the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown . Afterwards , at the request of the Provincial Grand

Master , who is the W . M . of the Hiram Lodge , Bro . de L . Graham proceeded to invest the following officers : Bros . S . de Leon . S . W . ; ] . A . D . Adams , ] . \ V . ; C . Braid , M . O . ; E . Nathan , ' S . O . ; J . F . Peake , J . O . ; L . Court , Treas . ; J . R . Carter , Sec ; Rev . 13 . Lichtenstein , Chap . ; R . Bamlield , R . of M . ; D . Cameron , S . D . ; — Mackenzie , J . D . ; ) . A . X . Ricdle , Org . ; R .

laylor , I . G . ; — Meyer , 'I yler ; T . George , S . S . ; and S . Jacobs , J . S . After the conclusion of the ceremony of investiture , Bro . GRAHAM addressed the W .. M . at considerable length ; Bro . RITCHIE , S . W . 2 G 1 , addressed the Wardens ; Bro . W . L . BUCHANAN , J . O . 2 G 1 , the Overseers ; and Bro . W . MURRAY , J . W . 2 G 1 , the members generally . Prior to the lodge being closed , the heartiest expressions

for its prosperity were conveyed to the W . M . by the brethren present ; while a cordial vote of thanks was , on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . E . NATHAN , S . O ., conveyed to the W . Bro . C . de Longueville Graham , officers , and members of the Zealandia Marine Lodge , No . 2 ( u , for their assistance on the occasion . The lodge was then closed in due form at 11 . 15 p . m .

After closing the lodge the members and visitors repaired to the Criterion Hotel , where they partook of a superb banquet , prepared in Bro . W . Thompson ' s well known style . Between 90 and 100 persons availed themselves of the invitations issued by the Provincial Grand Master , and did ample justice to the recherche viands placed before them .

After the repast the following toasts were given : " Her Gracious Majesty the Oueen , the Grand Patroness , " " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England ; " " The Right Honourable the Earl of Lathom , M . W . G . M . M . M . ; " and "The Grand Chapter of the

World , " responded to b y Bro . CALDWELL , P . P . G . S . R . A . Scottish Constitution . " Prosperity to the Hiram Lodge , No . 272 , E . C , " was proposed by Bro . W . CALDWELL , P . M ., S . C , and received with considerable enthusiasm , and responded to by the W . M . ¦