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Grand Lodge Of Canada.
On the 24 th of May last the corner stone of a new Baptist Church was laid at Pembroke , by R . W . Bro . White , G . S . W ., who ably represented me in conducting the proceedings ; and R . W . Bro . Richardson , P . D . D . G . M . of Prince Edward District , performed a like ceremony at Napanee Mills , where the corner stone of a new church was laid by him .
R . W . Bro . McGloghlon , D . D . G . M . of London District , at the request of our late Grand Master officiated on the occasion of laying the corner stone of a new Masonic Hall , then aboul to be erected at Port Stanley by the brethren of St . Mark ' s Lodge . A special communication of Grand Lodge was held at Ridgeway on tlie 15 th September last , when the base of a
tablet to be raised in the memorial church erected at that place to thc memory of the brave volunteers who fell in thc defence of their country during the Fenian invasion of 1 S 66 was laid by R . W . Bro . Broderick , D . D . G . M . of Niagara District , who had been deputed to act on behalf of ihe Grand Master , ancl he conducted thc interesting proceedings throughout with marked ability . In the
appropriate observations which he addressed to those present he alluded in feeling terms to the sacred respect entertained for the memory of those who had sacrificed themselves on the altar of their country , and whose noble deeds infuse an inspiration of patriotism whenever recalled . During the early part of the year our late Grand Master renewed his dispensations for : —
1 . Hiram Lodge , Cheapside ; 2 . Chesterville Lodge , Chestcrvillc . And granted dispensations for the formation of the following lodges : — 1 . Walker Lodge , Acton ; North Star Lodge , Owen Sound ; 3 . Alvinston Lodge , Alvinston ; 4 . Temple Lodge , Hamilton : 5 . Orono Lodge , Orono . And since I assumed thc gavel I have granted dispensations as follows : —
6 . Zetland Lodge , Toronto ; 7 . Thc Hammond Lodge , Wardsville ; 8 . Ionic Lodge , Napier ; 9 . King Solomon ' s Lodge , Jarvis j 10 . Corinthian Lodge , London , East ; 11 . Eden Lodge , London ; 12 . Fordwich Lodge , Fordwich ; 13 . Stratford Lodge , Stratford ; 14 . Prince Arthur Lodge , Flesherton . The work which has been performed by these lodges
will be submitted to your consideration , and it will be for you to say whether or not warrants shall be issued to authorise them to continue longer to meet . It afforded me much pleasure to receive the application of the brethren of King Hiram Lodge , No . 89 , Lindsay , for the return of their warrant and for authority to resume work . After due enquiry into the state of Masonry in
Lindsay , and upon receiving full assurance of the ability of the hrethren about to engage in the work , and their thorough and earnest desire to resuscitate the lodge , 1 felt justified in acceding to the application . R . W . Bro . Trayes kindly undertook the duty of returning the warrant and re-establishing the lodge in good working order . Thc manner in which the work has so far been conducted gives
great promise of a prosperous and useful career for this long dormant lodge . I have much pleasure in announcing to" you that in August last I received at thc hands of our late Grand Master my credentials as thc representative of the Grand Lodge of Utah , near this Grand Lodge , and I now submit them to you . I trust that the cordial relations opened up
with the Grand Lodge of Utah through our late Grand Master may continue to be of a most friendly character , and I shall esteem it a privilege if I may be in any means instrumental in preserving the relations so happily begun . Through the like channel , R . VV . Bro . Mason , Grand Secretary , received his credentials as the representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas , in the place of our deceased
R . W . Bro , Harris , who so ably represented that Grand Lodge for many years . I have received information of the establishment and recognition by several other Grand Lodges of the Grand Orient of Hungary , and I am glad to recommend that she be received by us as a sister Grand Lodge , and the right hand of fellowship extended towards her upon her admission to the status of a Grand Lodge in the Masonic
fraternity . During last month 1 received from Winnipeg a letter from Bro . W . C . Clarke , advising me that "The Grand Lodge of Manitoba , A . F . and A . M ., " had been constitutionally formed on the 12 th of May , 1875 , by the unanimous consent of the duly appointed delegates from all the subordinate lodges in that province , and that formal
and official documents would be forwarded to our Grand Secretary , to be laid before this communication of Grand Lodge . No report has been received from the D . D . G . M . of Manitoba District , nor has any information been forwarded respecting the movement referred to in the above letter , which is thc only intimation of any kind whatever that
was communicated to us of cither a necessity or a desire for change on the part of our Manitoba brethren . I therefore submit the matter for the consideration of Grand Lodge . On the 5 th of December last thc Grand Lodge of Wyoming was organized for the territory of that name , the officers thereof elected and installed , and a constitution adopted for the government of the same ; and the official
notice received a few days since informs us that thc proceedings were conducted in every particular in a maimer consistent with the ancient landmarks and established usages of our Order . There has not been time to make due enquiry into the regularity of the above proceedings , but upon such enquiry proving satisfactory I recommend the recognition of this new Grand Lodge . I have also received notice that at a meeting of delegates representing all the lodges in Prince Edward Island , held
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at Summerside in February last , it was resolved that a Grand Lodge for that province should be formed , and that a committee was appointed to communicate with this and other Grand Lodges in this dominion , as well as the parent Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , requesting that such action may be taken as will lead to our recognition of the new Grand Lodge when orgaized . I have much pleausre in recommending to your nvourable
consideration tlicrtrqucsl of our brethren of farincc Edward Island . I am glad to be able to report the satisfactory condition of our finances . The report of the auditors will be submitted to you . From this you will see that , after paying over to our brethren in thc Province of Quebec 4000 dols ., as authorised by resolution of Grand Lodge last year , we have -.
—Dollars . Investments , Government Stock 45 > 573 3 ,. „ Bank of Toronto 628 99 „ Bank of Commerce 6 , 614 52
52 , 816 S which stands upon our books to the credit of Dollars . General Fund 28 , 443 55 Asylum Fund 6 , 828 99 Investment Benevolence 16 , 486 21 Benevolence Account 1 , 065 ° 9
52 , 816 8 4 The Masonic business of the past year has been far from unimportant . Many matters have been disposed of by the late Grand Master and by myself , which do not require special notice here . Ancl others will be brought before you by thc Board of General Purposes in the course of our proceedings .
I submit to your approval this review of thc past year . I cannot hope that no error has been committed , or that in every case satisfaction has been given . To err is human . To satisfy all and yet discharge duty faithfully , impossible . But of this I am sure , that I have endeavoured to discharge the obligations pertaining to this position , by maintaining the landmarks and laws of
Freemasonry with inflexibility , yet impartially , and in the spirit of courtesy and kindness . Obedience to duty is the highest obligation of a Mason . In my efforts to discharge this obligation my feelings and human passions have not been without severe trials , but , by the blessing of God , it was endured , and the approval of my brethren and of my own conscience ,
and thc belief that I shall deliver over the trust so unexpectedly imposed upon me untarnished and unsullied , is my most ample reward . The reports of the D . D . G . Masters of thc various Masonic Districts were received , considered as read , and , on motion , referred to thc Board of General Purposes . The following reports of thc Board of General
Purposes were adopted : The Board of General Purposes beg to present this their annual report . The annual meeting was held in the town of St . Catharine ' s , on Tuesday , the 9 th day of February last . The books of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer were carefully audited , together with thc
accounts , statements , and vouchers for the financial year ending 31 st December , 1874 , and the Board have much pleasure in reporting that they were found correct . The Board have not had the accounts of the Asylum Fund Committee before them , and have not , therefore , had an opportunity of auditing them . They would recom . mend that in future the Asylum Trust Committee be
required to send their accounts and vouchers to the annual meeting of thc Board for audit . The Board regret to find that their recommendation to invest 5000 dols ., adopted by Grand Lodge at its last annual communication , has not been complied with , and they now beg to recommend that that amount , as well as an additional sum of 5000 dols ., be at once invested in govern .
ment securities , and they further recommend that as soon as the funds in the hands of thc Grand Treasurer shall at any time reach the sum of 10 , 000 dols . an additional 5000 dols . be invested . The Board have had under consideration an application from R . W . Bro . Groff , Grand Treasurer , asking the consent 4 > f the Board for the transfer of the account of Grand
Lodge from the Canadian Bank of Commerce to the Federal Bank , and regret that ( though they would wish to gratify R . W . Bro . Groff ) they cannot sanction the removal at the present time . With reference to the application of Bernard Lodge , No . 225 , Listowell , for aid , and Kerr Lodge , No . 230 , Belle Ewart , for a loan , the Grand Lodge has established a rule
that its funds cannot be granted for the purposes mentioned . The Board regret to find that there are a great many lodges in arrears , and beg to recommend that thc Grand Secretary be instructed to notify to them , that unless they are in good standing at the next meeting of Grand Lodge action will have to be taken .
The Board are again indebted to R . W . Bro . Klotz , thc zealous and worthy chairman of the Sub-committee on Benevolence , for the report and tabulated statements submitted herewith . ( Here follow the semi-annual reports of various Boards of Relief , and a list of appropriations from the Fund of Benevolence , amounting to 2 , 310 dols . )
The application of Bro . David Blakely has been rejected , the applicant not being considered worthy of relief . The grant made last July to Bro . Lambert Cowell was not paid over to him , he having died before thc money could reach him ; it is , therefore , recommended that R . W . Bro , Allan McLean be authorized to nay over the money
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to the son of the deceased brother , that son having been -rt great expense by reason of the sickness and death of his father , and not being able to bear that expense . The Board of General Purposes beg leave to present the following report on certain questions which have arisen and have been submitted for their consideration and
opinion : — 1 . The jurisdiction of a lodge extends half way to the nearest lodge in a direct or air line ( see sec . 3 of propositi ™ members ) . a 2 . A member of a lodge who has been a Master of another lodge , and properly returned , is entitled to his rank according to seniority , both in Grand Lodge and in the lodge with which he is affiliated ( see sections 6 of Masters of Lodges , 7 of Grand Lodge , and 28 of Private Lod ges ) .
Complimentary Presentation To Bro. J. C. Parkinson, J.P., At Aberdare.
COMPLIMENTARY PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . C . PARKINSON , J . P ., AT ABERDARE .
On Wednesday , Sept . ist „ at the Black Lion Hotel , Aberdare , in the presence of a large number of Masons , representing a number of the prominent lodges in the principality , an interesting presentation of a P . M . jewel was made to W . Bro . J . C . Parkinson , J . P ., P . J . G . D . of England , & c , & c , and immediate Past Master of the St . David
Lodge , Aberdare , No . 769 . Apart from the eminent position Bro . Parkinson occupies in the Ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons , and the deep respect in which he is held by the brethren of St . David's Lodge , he is greatly interested in and is manager of one of the largest industries in South Wales , viz ., thc Powell Duffryn Coal Company , ancl residing as he docs a considerable
portion of his time at Aberavon House , in thc immediate neighbourhood , it was not surprising to find such a large muster of the lodge over which he has so ably presided during the 12 months previous to March last , and also of the brethren holding high rank in neighbouring and distant lodges . Shortly after six o'clock the brethren met in the lodge room . Thc lodge was duly opened by the W . M .,
Bro . Evan Thomas , and after thc ordinary business on thc agenda had been transacted , thc Worshipful Master ( Bro Evan Thomas ) formally invested Wor . Bro . J . C . Parkinson with a P . M . jewel . The jewel represents the red dragon of Wales , enamelled in gold , resting on a green ground ; from the mouth of the dragon depends a large single brilliant pendant , from which is a P . M . jewel in frosted
silver . The dragon is united by a small golden chain to a pale green silk ribbon secured at the top by a bar of gold with the word " Aberdare " in enamelled letters . On the obverse of the dragon is the following inscription : — " To W . Bro . P . G . D . J . C . Parkinson , from St . David's Lodge , No . 679 , Aberdare , A . D . 1875 . " After the formal presentation the lodge was closed , and
thc brethren adjourned to the large front upper room where the banquet was served , thc W . M . presiding . Thc following is a list of the brethren : W . Morris , P . M . ; W . J . Thomas , P . M . ; John Robertson , P . M . ; Dr . Evan Jones , P . M . ; George Smith , S . W . ; C . H . White , J . W . ; William Little , S . D . ; William McCulloch , J . D . ; Charles Botling , I . G . ; Evan Jones , Sec . ; Bro . Dyer , Dir . of Cer . ;
Dr . Price , Chap . ; Major T . B . Powell , Treas . ; Thos . Phillips and Edward Roberts , Stewards ; William Davies , William Moody , Fred Davies , Matthew Mayne Morgan , Edwin Adams , John Rhys , John Snape , Captain Charles Grey , F . Widdowfield , E . G . Price , David Davies , H . I . Thomas , William Thomas , and John Hays . We also noticed amongst the visiting brethren the W . M ., Bro .
Chas . Taylor , of the Loyal Cambrian Lodge , Merthyr ; Peter Williams , P . M ., Merthyr ; J . E . Jones , W . E . Jones . P . M . ; Seddon , I . P . M ., Merthyr ; and H . Simpson , Cardiff , Letters of apology were read from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , T . M . Talbot , as well as the W . Dep . Pro . Grand Master , E . J . Morris . After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been given and duly responded to ,
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of thc Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , coupled with the name of Bro . J . C . Parkinson , the guest of the evening , and , in doing so , said that Bro . Parkinson had instilled . measure of freshness , vigour , and energy into thc hearts of the members , and imbued them with a determination to uphold the efficiency of St . David's Lodge . The toast was enthusiastically received , and drunk with
Masonic honours . Bro . J . C . Parkinson said : In repeating my thanks for this most beautiful work of art , allow me to say that I shall wear it gladly at all Masonic gatherings , and shall always refer with satisfaction and with pride to my connection with the St . David ' s Lodge of Aberdare . From the night of
my presenting myself at its door and working my way 111 here unknown , unintroduced , and unvouched for , trusting only to my own Masonic knowledge and to the universality of its passport , through the phases of my joining the lodge , being elected to its chair , and presiding over it as Master , I have met with uniform kindness from thc brethren , as well as with—what has been to me even more
valuablea ready and intelligent appreciation of the lessons of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) From causes to which it is unnecessary to refer , the Masons of Aberdare remained for some years under a cloud , from no fault of their own , but from circumstances entirely beyond their control . I venture to assert that the cloud has now been entirely removed , and under the genial rule of our Provincial Grand Master ,
whose unavoidable absence to-night we deeply deplore , this St . David's Lodge will henceforth take its legitimate place on the roll of lodges in South Wales , as one in which thc spirit of Masonry burns brightly and where the working and the discipline of the Order may fairly challenge
comparison . ( Cheers . ) I speak with some experience of lodge working , and I say the strides taken by the Masons of Aberdare during the last two years have been enormous , and reflect the highest credit upon them . Recent events have stimulated thc public curiosity concerning the tenets and practices of our Order , and it is admitted on all hands
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On the 24 th of May last the corner stone of a new Baptist Church was laid at Pembroke , by R . W . Bro . White , G . S . W ., who ably represented me in conducting the proceedings ; and R . W . Bro . Richardson , P . D . D . G . M . of Prince Edward District , performed a like ceremony at Napanee Mills , where the corner stone of a new church was laid by him .
R . W . Bro . McGloghlon , D . D . G . M . of London District , at the request of our late Grand Master officiated on the occasion of laying the corner stone of a new Masonic Hall , then aboul to be erected at Port Stanley by the brethren of St . Mark ' s Lodge . A special communication of Grand Lodge was held at Ridgeway on tlie 15 th September last , when the base of a
tablet to be raised in the memorial church erected at that place to thc memory of the brave volunteers who fell in thc defence of their country during the Fenian invasion of 1 S 66 was laid by R . W . Bro . Broderick , D . D . G . M . of Niagara District , who had been deputed to act on behalf of ihe Grand Master , ancl he conducted thc interesting proceedings throughout with marked ability . In the
appropriate observations which he addressed to those present he alluded in feeling terms to the sacred respect entertained for the memory of those who had sacrificed themselves on the altar of their country , and whose noble deeds infuse an inspiration of patriotism whenever recalled . During the early part of the year our late Grand Master renewed his dispensations for : —
1 . Hiram Lodge , Cheapside ; 2 . Chesterville Lodge , Chestcrvillc . And granted dispensations for the formation of the following lodges : — 1 . Walker Lodge , Acton ; North Star Lodge , Owen Sound ; 3 . Alvinston Lodge , Alvinston ; 4 . Temple Lodge , Hamilton : 5 . Orono Lodge , Orono . And since I assumed thc gavel I have granted dispensations as follows : —
6 . Zetland Lodge , Toronto ; 7 . Thc Hammond Lodge , Wardsville ; 8 . Ionic Lodge , Napier ; 9 . King Solomon ' s Lodge , Jarvis j 10 . Corinthian Lodge , London , East ; 11 . Eden Lodge , London ; 12 . Fordwich Lodge , Fordwich ; 13 . Stratford Lodge , Stratford ; 14 . Prince Arthur Lodge , Flesherton . The work which has been performed by these lodges
will be submitted to your consideration , and it will be for you to say whether or not warrants shall be issued to authorise them to continue longer to meet . It afforded me much pleasure to receive the application of the brethren of King Hiram Lodge , No . 89 , Lindsay , for the return of their warrant and for authority to resume work . After due enquiry into the state of Masonry in
Lindsay , and upon receiving full assurance of the ability of the hrethren about to engage in the work , and their thorough and earnest desire to resuscitate the lodge , 1 felt justified in acceding to the application . R . W . Bro . Trayes kindly undertook the duty of returning the warrant and re-establishing the lodge in good working order . Thc manner in which the work has so far been conducted gives
great promise of a prosperous and useful career for this long dormant lodge . I have much pleasure in announcing to" you that in August last I received at thc hands of our late Grand Master my credentials as thc representative of the Grand Lodge of Utah , near this Grand Lodge , and I now submit them to you . I trust that the cordial relations opened up
with the Grand Lodge of Utah through our late Grand Master may continue to be of a most friendly character , and I shall esteem it a privilege if I may be in any means instrumental in preserving the relations so happily begun . Through the like channel , R . VV . Bro . Mason , Grand Secretary , received his credentials as the representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas , in the place of our deceased
R . W . Bro , Harris , who so ably represented that Grand Lodge for many years . I have received information of the establishment and recognition by several other Grand Lodges of the Grand Orient of Hungary , and I am glad to recommend that she be received by us as a sister Grand Lodge , and the right hand of fellowship extended towards her upon her admission to the status of a Grand Lodge in the Masonic
fraternity . During last month 1 received from Winnipeg a letter from Bro . W . C . Clarke , advising me that "The Grand Lodge of Manitoba , A . F . and A . M ., " had been constitutionally formed on the 12 th of May , 1875 , by the unanimous consent of the duly appointed delegates from all the subordinate lodges in that province , and that formal
and official documents would be forwarded to our Grand Secretary , to be laid before this communication of Grand Lodge . No report has been received from the D . D . G . M . of Manitoba District , nor has any information been forwarded respecting the movement referred to in the above letter , which is thc only intimation of any kind whatever that
was communicated to us of cither a necessity or a desire for change on the part of our Manitoba brethren . I therefore submit the matter for the consideration of Grand Lodge . On the 5 th of December last thc Grand Lodge of Wyoming was organized for the territory of that name , the officers thereof elected and installed , and a constitution adopted for the government of the same ; and the official
notice received a few days since informs us that thc proceedings were conducted in every particular in a maimer consistent with the ancient landmarks and established usages of our Order . There has not been time to make due enquiry into the regularity of the above proceedings , but upon such enquiry proving satisfactory I recommend the recognition of this new Grand Lodge . I have also received notice that at a meeting of delegates representing all the lodges in Prince Edward Island , held
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at Summerside in February last , it was resolved that a Grand Lodge for that province should be formed , and that a committee was appointed to communicate with this and other Grand Lodges in this dominion , as well as the parent Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , requesting that such action may be taken as will lead to our recognition of the new Grand Lodge when orgaized . I have much pleausre in recommending to your nvourable
consideration tlicrtrqucsl of our brethren of farincc Edward Island . I am glad to be able to report the satisfactory condition of our finances . The report of the auditors will be submitted to you . From this you will see that , after paying over to our brethren in thc Province of Quebec 4000 dols ., as authorised by resolution of Grand Lodge last year , we have -.
—Dollars . Investments , Government Stock 45 > 573 3 ,. „ Bank of Toronto 628 99 „ Bank of Commerce 6 , 614 52
52 , 816 S which stands upon our books to the credit of Dollars . General Fund 28 , 443 55 Asylum Fund 6 , 828 99 Investment Benevolence 16 , 486 21 Benevolence Account 1 , 065 ° 9
52 , 816 8 4 The Masonic business of the past year has been far from unimportant . Many matters have been disposed of by the late Grand Master and by myself , which do not require special notice here . Ancl others will be brought before you by thc Board of General Purposes in the course of our proceedings .
I submit to your approval this review of thc past year . I cannot hope that no error has been committed , or that in every case satisfaction has been given . To err is human . To satisfy all and yet discharge duty faithfully , impossible . But of this I am sure , that I have endeavoured to discharge the obligations pertaining to this position , by maintaining the landmarks and laws of
Freemasonry with inflexibility , yet impartially , and in the spirit of courtesy and kindness . Obedience to duty is the highest obligation of a Mason . In my efforts to discharge this obligation my feelings and human passions have not been without severe trials , but , by the blessing of God , it was endured , and the approval of my brethren and of my own conscience ,
and thc belief that I shall deliver over the trust so unexpectedly imposed upon me untarnished and unsullied , is my most ample reward . The reports of the D . D . G . Masters of thc various Masonic Districts were received , considered as read , and , on motion , referred to thc Board of General Purposes . The following reports of thc Board of General
Purposes were adopted : The Board of General Purposes beg to present this their annual report . The annual meeting was held in the town of St . Catharine ' s , on Tuesday , the 9 th day of February last . The books of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer were carefully audited , together with thc
accounts , statements , and vouchers for the financial year ending 31 st December , 1874 , and the Board have much pleasure in reporting that they were found correct . The Board have not had the accounts of the Asylum Fund Committee before them , and have not , therefore , had an opportunity of auditing them . They would recom . mend that in future the Asylum Trust Committee be
required to send their accounts and vouchers to the annual meeting of thc Board for audit . The Board regret to find that their recommendation to invest 5000 dols ., adopted by Grand Lodge at its last annual communication , has not been complied with , and they now beg to recommend that that amount , as well as an additional sum of 5000 dols ., be at once invested in govern .
ment securities , and they further recommend that as soon as the funds in the hands of thc Grand Treasurer shall at any time reach the sum of 10 , 000 dols . an additional 5000 dols . be invested . The Board have had under consideration an application from R . W . Bro . Groff , Grand Treasurer , asking the consent 4 > f the Board for the transfer of the account of Grand
Lodge from the Canadian Bank of Commerce to the Federal Bank , and regret that ( though they would wish to gratify R . W . Bro . Groff ) they cannot sanction the removal at the present time . With reference to the application of Bernard Lodge , No . 225 , Listowell , for aid , and Kerr Lodge , No . 230 , Belle Ewart , for a loan , the Grand Lodge has established a rule
that its funds cannot be granted for the purposes mentioned . The Board regret to find that there are a great many lodges in arrears , and beg to recommend that thc Grand Secretary be instructed to notify to them , that unless they are in good standing at the next meeting of Grand Lodge action will have to be taken .
The Board are again indebted to R . W . Bro . Klotz , thc zealous and worthy chairman of the Sub-committee on Benevolence , for the report and tabulated statements submitted herewith . ( Here follow the semi-annual reports of various Boards of Relief , and a list of appropriations from the Fund of Benevolence , amounting to 2 , 310 dols . )
The application of Bro . David Blakely has been rejected , the applicant not being considered worthy of relief . The grant made last July to Bro . Lambert Cowell was not paid over to him , he having died before thc money could reach him ; it is , therefore , recommended that R . W . Bro , Allan McLean be authorized to nay over the money
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to the son of the deceased brother , that son having been -rt great expense by reason of the sickness and death of his father , and not being able to bear that expense . The Board of General Purposes beg leave to present the following report on certain questions which have arisen and have been submitted for their consideration and
opinion : — 1 . The jurisdiction of a lodge extends half way to the nearest lodge in a direct or air line ( see sec . 3 of propositi ™ members ) . a 2 . A member of a lodge who has been a Master of another lodge , and properly returned , is entitled to his rank according to seniority , both in Grand Lodge and in the lodge with which he is affiliated ( see sections 6 of Masters of Lodges , 7 of Grand Lodge , and 28 of Private Lod ges ) .
Complimentary Presentation To Bro. J. C. Parkinson, J.P., At Aberdare.
COMPLIMENTARY PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . C . PARKINSON , J . P ., AT ABERDARE .
On Wednesday , Sept . ist „ at the Black Lion Hotel , Aberdare , in the presence of a large number of Masons , representing a number of the prominent lodges in the principality , an interesting presentation of a P . M . jewel was made to W . Bro . J . C . Parkinson , J . P ., P . J . G . D . of England , & c , & c , and immediate Past Master of the St . David
Lodge , Aberdare , No . 769 . Apart from the eminent position Bro . Parkinson occupies in the Ancient Order of Free and Accepted Masons , and the deep respect in which he is held by the brethren of St . David's Lodge , he is greatly interested in and is manager of one of the largest industries in South Wales , viz ., thc Powell Duffryn Coal Company , ancl residing as he docs a considerable
portion of his time at Aberavon House , in thc immediate neighbourhood , it was not surprising to find such a large muster of the lodge over which he has so ably presided during the 12 months previous to March last , and also of the brethren holding high rank in neighbouring and distant lodges . Shortly after six o'clock the brethren met in the lodge room . Thc lodge was duly opened by the W . M .,
Bro . Evan Thomas , and after thc ordinary business on thc agenda had been transacted , thc Worshipful Master ( Bro Evan Thomas ) formally invested Wor . Bro . J . C . Parkinson with a P . M . jewel . The jewel represents the red dragon of Wales , enamelled in gold , resting on a green ground ; from the mouth of the dragon depends a large single brilliant pendant , from which is a P . M . jewel in frosted
silver . The dragon is united by a small golden chain to a pale green silk ribbon secured at the top by a bar of gold with the word " Aberdare " in enamelled letters . On the obverse of the dragon is the following inscription : — " To W . Bro . P . G . D . J . C . Parkinson , from St . David's Lodge , No . 679 , Aberdare , A . D . 1875 . " After the formal presentation the lodge was closed , and
thc brethren adjourned to the large front upper room where the banquet was served , thc W . M . presiding . Thc following is a list of the brethren : W . Morris , P . M . ; W . J . Thomas , P . M . ; John Robertson , P . M . ; Dr . Evan Jones , P . M . ; George Smith , S . W . ; C . H . White , J . W . ; William Little , S . D . ; William McCulloch , J . D . ; Charles Botling , I . G . ; Evan Jones , Sec . ; Bro . Dyer , Dir . of Cer . ;
Dr . Price , Chap . ; Major T . B . Powell , Treas . ; Thos . Phillips and Edward Roberts , Stewards ; William Davies , William Moody , Fred Davies , Matthew Mayne Morgan , Edwin Adams , John Rhys , John Snape , Captain Charles Grey , F . Widdowfield , E . G . Price , David Davies , H . I . Thomas , William Thomas , and John Hays . We also noticed amongst the visiting brethren the W . M ., Bro .
Chas . Taylor , of the Loyal Cambrian Lodge , Merthyr ; Peter Williams , P . M ., Merthyr ; J . E . Jones , W . E . Jones . P . M . ; Seddon , I . P . M ., Merthyr ; and H . Simpson , Cardiff , Letters of apology were read from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , T . M . Talbot , as well as the W . Dep . Pro . Grand Master , E . J . Morris . After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been given and duly responded to ,
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of thc Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , coupled with the name of Bro . J . C . Parkinson , the guest of the evening , and , in doing so , said that Bro . Parkinson had instilled . measure of freshness , vigour , and energy into thc hearts of the members , and imbued them with a determination to uphold the efficiency of St . David's Lodge . The toast was enthusiastically received , and drunk with
Masonic honours . Bro . J . C . Parkinson said : In repeating my thanks for this most beautiful work of art , allow me to say that I shall wear it gladly at all Masonic gatherings , and shall always refer with satisfaction and with pride to my connection with the St . David ' s Lodge of Aberdare . From the night of
my presenting myself at its door and working my way 111 here unknown , unintroduced , and unvouched for , trusting only to my own Masonic knowledge and to the universality of its passport , through the phases of my joining the lodge , being elected to its chair , and presiding over it as Master , I have met with uniform kindness from thc brethren , as well as with—what has been to me even more
valuablea ready and intelligent appreciation of the lessons of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) From causes to which it is unnecessary to refer , the Masons of Aberdare remained for some years under a cloud , from no fault of their own , but from circumstances entirely beyond their control . I venture to assert that the cloud has now been entirely removed , and under the genial rule of our Provincial Grand Master ,
whose unavoidable absence to-night we deeply deplore , this St . David's Lodge will henceforth take its legitimate place on the roll of lodges in South Wales , as one in which thc spirit of Masonry burns brightly and where the working and the discipline of the Order may fairly challenge
comparison . ( Cheers . ) I speak with some experience of lodge working , and I say the strides taken by the Masons of Aberdare during the last two years have been enormous , and reflect the highest credit upon them . Recent events have stimulated thc public curiosity concerning the tenets and practices of our Order , and it is admitted on all hands