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many Masonic experiences while on his travels . Bro . Way spoke in complimentary terms of the heartiness shown him while visiting the "Old Country , " referring more particularly to his visits to the Royal Alpha , the

Empire , and the Prince of Wales Lodges , as well as to his reception by our Grand Lodge . Such speeches as his are well calculated to strengthen the bond of goodfellowship between English and South Australian Freemasonry .

He also described at some length his experiences among the American lodges , nor did he omit to express his deep sorrow at the untimely death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , or to pay a just tribute of respect to our late Grand Secretary , Bro . Colonel

Shadwell H . Clerke , of whose services to Masonry he spoke in the highest possible terms . Our South Australian brethren have good reason to be proud of

the distinguished brother who presided over their Grand Lodge during its infancy , and who is still able , and as willing as he is able , to render it all the service in his power . # #

* We learn from the statistical report which was presented at the annual communication , held in Detroit on the 26 th and 27 th January last , of the Grand Lodge of Michigan , that the number of lodges

on the roll is 369 , with an aggregate membership of 33 , 098 . There was a considerable balance of receipts over expenditure at the close of last year , and the General Fund amounts to $ 2 *> , 3 o 6 . Bro . William P .

Innes was elected Grand Master in succession to Bro . John Q . Look , and Bro . Jefferson S . Conover has taken the place of Bro . Innes as Grand Secretary . * * *

There are eight lodges on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Utah , with a total membership of 544 . The money in the treasuries is stated at close on S 14 . 300 , and the value of lodge property at S 7650 , and the

amount disbursed in Charity during the past year was considerable . At the annual communication in Salt Lake City in January last Bro . Watson N . Stirlling was elected Grand Master , while Bro . Christopher Diehl remains at his post of Grand Secretary .

The Craft in Virginia appears to be in a very thriving condition . Its oldest lodge dates from the year 1757 , and there are nine other lodges on the roll which had their charters granted between the years 1768 and 1793 . The last annual communication of Grand Lodge was

held in Richmond , under the presidency of Grand Master Wayt , in December , 1891 , when 142 lodges out of the 231 on the roll were represented . The number of subscribing members was reported as 10 , 574 , showing

H . n increase over the previous year of 644 , while the finances appear to be in a satisfactory state . Bro . Wayt has been succeeded as Grand Master by Bro . William H . Pleasants , and the post of Grand Secretary is still held by Bro . William B . Isaacs .

Our correspondent in Cape Town writes , under date May 18 th , that active steps are being taken to restore the fabric of the Lodge de Goede Hoop Temple , thc destruction of which , with its priceless Masonic

treasures , on the 21 st February , we recorded . The lodge is a wealthy one , and the centre as well as the mother of Masonic working in the Cape , and neither care , reverence , nor money will be spared to make the new temple worthy of its'traditions and its objects .

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MASONIC GUIDE OF NEW ZEALAND FOR iS . ja . The editor of the Net Zealand Craftsman has compiled this useful directory , and made it as indispensable for the English , Scottish , and Irish Lodges as for those under the wing of the new Grand Lodge . The system adopted by the editor has some advantages undoubtedly , as it is easy to discover these officers of the new Grand Lodge who leside in the several provinces , but we should much prefer

seeing them all under one group , and in due order , according to prccedince , rather than distributed as they now are . Under Auckland there arc 15 lodges , Wellington , 24 ; Canterbury , 16 ; Otago and Southland , 12 ; and in Nelson , Sic , 5 j making 72 in all under the new Grand Ledge . Those lodges which prefer to remain under their mother Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland number , S 4 , 12 , and 2 < j respectively , or 95 in all ; and all these are

duly attended to in the directory , just as those under the new organisalion . Thee numbers , however , are much under those supplied for England in our official calendar , for instead of 54 the large number of 87 appears , and possibly the numbers returned for Scotland and Ireland are also below the official reports ot their Grand Lodges , but

even as stated by the editor of the New Zealand Craftsman , there are 95 under the mother Grand Lodges , and only 72 under the new or rival Grand Lodge , so that the latter body is clearly in Ihe minority . That being the case , we fail to understand the position of those Grand Lodges who have recognised the opposition organisation .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Euphrates Lodge ( No . 212 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . M . Chandler was raised and Bro . G . Payne was passed . After making arrangements for a summer outing and banquet , the brethren retired to refreshment . A most delightful evening was spent , short speeches and plenty of

music being the order . The programme was under the direction of Bro . J . F . Haskins , and the artistes were Miss Masie Riversdale , Miss Alice Andrews , Miss Benson Gilbert , and Mr . A . Ruby . Miss Riversdale sang in her best style , and with great pathos Mattel ' s "Dear Heart , " her other songs being sung with her usual eclat , her fine voice being greatly appreciated . Miss Benson Gilbert sang

with charming effect two lively songs— " The Zuyder Zee " and "I couldn't , could I . " Her distingue appearance and naive style of rendering the same made a great impression on her hearers , who greatly applauded her efforts . Miss Alice A . Andrews , a young and clever contralto , sang her songs quite artistically and with much expression . The

humorous songs were delegated to a new singer , Mr . A . Ruby , whose extremely comic rendering of " The Whistling Coon " and other songs caused roars of laughter . His whistling certainly was marvellous , and the reception he met with was well deserved . Bro . Haskins has to be complimented upon giving the lodge members an unlooked for musical treat .

Lodge of Finsbury ( No . S 61 ) . —A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this lodge at the Great Eastern Hotel , E . C , on the 26 th ult . The members present included Bros . H . M . Appleton , W . M . ; Christopher Sims , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . H . Inman , J . W . ; E . G . Cherry . J . D . ; H . Whitney , I . G . ; W . Hindhaugh , l . P . M . ; E . Legg . P . M . Treas ., * F .

Hallows , P . M . Sec ; W . Groome , P . M . D . C ; G . Leach , P . M . ; S . T . Finch , P . M . ; R . W . Byott , and many others . Visitors * . Bros . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; W . R . Baker , W . M . 120 S ; W . W . Burkett , P . M . 120 S ; W . Maxfield Mead , S . W . 1 S 05 ; G . N . Thorpe , J . D . 120 S ; J . J . Wright , P . M . 120 S ; J . Cressvvell , S . W . 120 S ; W . Cheesman , P . M . 2-146 ; A . A . Clements , P . M . 17 CG ; A . Jefferies , \ jy-i ; W .

O . Kennett , P . M . 120 S ; B . Johnson , l . P . M . iSoi ; T . C . Seary , Org . 1957 ; P . W . Philpott , P . M . 120 S ; W . H . G . Rudderforth , P . M . 166 S ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . elect 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . J . C . Freeman was raised to the Third Degree , and Bro . T . Benwick was passed to the Second Degree . Messrs . E .

M . Sleed and G . Wright were impressively initiated . Bro . Christopher Sims was next installed as W . M . by Bro . F . Hallows , P . M ., and appointed the following officers : Bros . F . H . Inman , S . W . ; E . G . Cherry , J . W . ; E . Legg , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Hallows , P . M ., Sec ; T . A . Stenner , S . D . ; 11 . Whitney , J . D . ; H . Groome , I . G . ; W . Groome , P . M ., D . C ., * W . G . Hallows , P . M ., and S . W . Vale

Stewards ; J . Knight , A . D . C . ; and Marx Gross , Tyler . Other business was transacted , and the lodge was closed . A banimet followed , and the usual toasts were subsequently given . Bro . G . Everett , P . G . Treas ., acknowledged "The Grand Officers , " and expressed his regret at being late , as he always made it a rule to attend and see the working . He felt a peculiar pleasure in visiting that lodge ; in the first

place , because hc saw in the chair as W . M . a brother well fitted to adorn it—a genial soul , a good man , and a thorough Mason at heart who would do credit to the lodge . In the second place , there were many members who were friends of his , and he regretted the absence of Bro . Salter . He was also pleased to be present to renew his acquaintance with the brethren of the Corinthian Lodge at Dover—many of

whom had come to town for that occasion . The fact that that toast was so well received was appreciated by the Grand Officers , and they rejoiced to go amongst the brethren and testify by their presence the great interest they took in all that appertained to Masonry in general , and the principles of the Order in particular . Bro . H . M . Appleton , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of

the Worshipful Master , " and said the Lodge of Finsbury was very fortunate in having such a Worshipful Master as they bad installed that evening . Bro . Sims , W . M ., had recently passed through the chair at Dover , where his year had been a signal success . It therefore augured well for this lodge during the coming year . During thc time Bro . Sims had been a Mason he had put his whole heart and

soul in the work , and not only loved the work and all the details , but he had also acted as Steward on four or live occasions for the Masonic Charities , and was going up as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The Worshipful Master desired the brethren to support him in that Stewardship , and he hoped they would do all they could . They had had a great call for thc

Charities lately on the occasion of the Jubilee Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , but they must put their shoulders to the wheel and see that the other Institutions were not neglected . Bro . Christopher Sims , W . M ., tendered sincere thankslo the l . P . M . for the flattering manner in which he had proposed the toast and for the cordial reception given it by the

brethren , lie could assure them he felt very proud of the high position in which he had been placed as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Finsbury . He should endeavour to do all he could to merit their kindness by carrying out the duties and business to the best of his ability . He should have but one object , and that the

prosperity of the lodge and the comfort of the members , and hc hoped that at the end of his tctm of office he should merit their approbation . The W . M . proposed "The Installing Master , " and said that , considering Bro . Hallows had but very shoit time in which to piepare the ceremony , he had performed it very creditably , and all present must have been deeply impressed by his able rendering .

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Bro . F . Hallows , P . M ., Sec , in response , said it was a . n unexpected honour to have the pleasure of installing the W . M . He regretted Bro . Salter was unable to perform that labour of love , and through that brother ' s illness the duty devolved upon himself . He thanked the W . M . for the manner in which he had eulogised his services , and hoped that Bro . Sims would have a successful year .

"The Initiates " was next honoured , and appropriately acknowledged . Bro . Baker , W . M . 120 S , replied for "The Visitors , " and , on behalf of the members of the Corinthian Lodge , Dover ' expressed the pleasure it had afforded them to be present that evening . He congratulated the lodge on possessing such a Master as Bro . Sims , and he could speak with some

authority , having witnessed the admirable manner in which that brother had discharged his duties , and . alsp the impressive manner in which Bro . Sims installed him into the chair at Dover . Bros . Kennett , P . M . 120 S ; Burkett , P . M . 120 S ; and J , Stephens , P . M . 1425 , also responded .

Bro . Hallows , P . M ., Sec , gave "The Masonic Charities , " and said that through the Benevolent Association connected with the lodge 400 guineas had been sent up to the Masonic Institutions . He asked the brethren to cordially support the W . M . in his Stewardship . Other toasts followed , and the Tyler's toast terminated a very enjoyable meeting .

Temperance-in-the-East Lodge ( No . SgS ) . —The installation meeting of this large and important lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . J . Armstrong , W . M ., supported by Bros . H . Cooper , P . M . ; Gordon , P . M . ; G . Graveley , P . M . ; Chapman , P . M . ; G . Shearman , P . M . ; H . W . Pulsford ,

P . M . ; G . Sidders , P . M . ; J . J . Carter , P . M . ; J . Williams , P . M . , * H . J . Rogers , P . AL , * A . G . Duck , S . W . ; \ V . Bigg , J . W . ; L R . Waller , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., " P . Z ., Sec ; E . F . Williams , S . D . ; 1 , Pulsford , P . M ., D . C ; Thos . Ringrose , I . G . ; W . T . Legg , Stwd . ; and H . Baker , Tyler . Among the large list of members present were Bros . G . T . Gardiner , T . W .

Randall , P . Shapland . G . L . Mason , F . Vernon , J . Burkey , W . Mills , W . Skipper , W . Gibson , J . Wagstaff , Jas . Douglas , J . T . Baker , D . Lewington , A . Aves , Richardson , C . Johnson , Kohle , H . W . Baxter , J . Smith , F . J . Burdett , J . farpin , W . T . Miller , J . J . Clark , S . Vinicombe , J . j Shearman , | . W . Murray , A . Tatham , A . E . Curtis , VV . D . Murley , VV . F . A . Kolle , A . Hollingsworth , J . J . Olley ,

and J . K . Kinniple , P . M . 1816 . Visitors : Bros . E . M . Money , P . M . 2 S , P . G . S . ; H . J . Day , P . M . 1457 , P-CP . Essex ; J . R . Pasfield , P . M ., Gooch , W . M ., andS . Neville , P . M ., of 7 S 1 ; A . Knight , P . AL , H . T . A . Stewart , P . M ., and A . T . Ives , P . M ., of 1472 ; W . J . Musto , P . M . ; \ V . J . Millington , P . M . ; E . C . Knowles , P . M . ; Sinclair , P . M . 1 S 16 ; Geo . Parrett , W . M . 1259 ; J . L . Anderson , P . M .

554 ; J . La Feuillade , P . M . 13 S 1 ; J . W . Taylor , W . T . Bel ) , W . M . Nifen , C , Nelson , J . Hancock , and W . Seage , of 7 Si ; J . Brinckes , P . M . 115 S ; T . Sidney Smith , 700 ; H . Webster , 1733 ; R . J . Scriven , 14 S 9 ; C . A . Ward , 40 ; A . E . Jalloway , 554 ; J . Mills , 17 ( 15 ; A . D . Henderson , CSS ; J . M . Oxford and J . G . Horlock , iSi 6 ; B . H . Spencer , 107 G ; Chas . McKenzie and S . G . Bonner , 1382 ;

R . Landland , 239 S ; J . Welsh , 1327 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Mills and Skipper were passed to the Second Degree , and Messrs . Horsey , Ebson , and Phillip * - were initiated . Bro . A . G . Duck , S . W ., W . M . elect , was then installed in the chair of K . S ., and afterwards appointed and invested the following as his officers : Bros . W . Biggs ,

S . W . ; E . F . Williams , J . W . ; J . R . Waller , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec ; T . S . Craze , S . D . ; T . Ringrose , J . D . ; II . Rogers , P . M ., P . Z ., D . C ; W . T . Legg , I . G . ; W . Bussey , F . Burdett , and J . T . Baker , Stewards ; Puttick , Org . ; and H . Baker , Tyler . Bro . Armstrong , who acted as Installing Officer , then delivered the several addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , officers , and

brethren respectively . Throughout the whole of tlie ceremony Bro . Armstrong carried out the various parts with his wonted precision , and delivered the addresses with impressiveness and fervour . He was ably assisted by Bro . Pulsford , P . M ., who acted as D . C . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded by train to the Guildhall lor

Tavern , where an excellent banquet had been provided them . There being about 1 , 50 brethren present , a considerable number , under the good leadership of Bro . Graveley , P . M ., as President , had to adjourn to another room , where their comfort was assiduously attended tt > . After the banquet they rejoined the main body , who hy this time were ready for the toast list . 1

The loyal toasts , and that of " The Grand Officers , resent and Past , " were received with the usual honours . Bro . Armstrong , l . P . M ., then briefly and pointedly proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " wishing him all success during his year of oflice . His past work in the varl ? . rj offices augured well for the future . He therefore heartily congratulated him on reaching the proud position he noi

occupied . , Bro . Duck thanked Bro . Armstrong and the brethren •"' the way in which his health was proposed and receive * With such a good staff of officers he could hardly la " 10 carry out the duties of the chair in a satisfactory manne For his own part he would use every endeavour . "The l . P . M . and Installing Officer" was responded w by Bro . Armstrong shortly and to the point , expressing ' pleasure in inducting so worthy a brother into the chart * ¦

Bro . Pulsford , P . M ., in proposing " The . . " » - *•* • £ Charities , " said he could not rise without referring to j ^ good work that had been done for the Charities 1 ) J Temperance-in-the-Kast Lodge in the past . '" ^ < u , A Patrons of the Old People's and Girls' Institutions , anrj n almost reached the position of which any lodge rmg ^ proud , and for an East-end lodge they were afraid comparison . . imuelit iim MM „ r „ i Vwf . 1 ,,,, i ) u 1 r . „ . H ,. us . said lie tnouu

that to be a member of an East-end lodge was a caus congratulation . The East-end lodges had shown om ^ recently what splendid work they could do . l ' . ^ tjieir part he called upon the West-end lodges to look v > brethren in the East for an example . The Tempera * ( the-Kast , among other local lodges , had performed 1 ¦ r ^ nobly . What they had done for the Aged Mason ** B ^ known , nor were they wanting in contributingto in ^ t of thc Girls' School at the last Festival . He % - ' . ' „ «| m the I . P . M ., Bro . Armstrong , and thc S . W ., Bio . W " '