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respectfully declining the appointment . On the recommendation of Grand Committee , the following appointments were made : Bro . Wm . Pearce to be Provincial G . Master of Glasgow City Province , in room of Bro . Col . W . Montgomerie Neilson of Queenshill , resigned ; Bro . Capt . Clayhills Henderson to be Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire , in room of Bro . Lord Ramsay ( now the Earl of Dalhousie ) , who had resigned on his election as a member

of Parliament ; Bro . Ii . C . E . Muecke to be District Grand Master of South Australia , in room of pro . C . II . Todd Connor , resigned ; and Bro . Thomas Nisbet Robertson , Past Master , as representative to the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , in room of Bro . Robert Gowan , deceased . The Senior Grand Warden , the Earl of Kintore , was appointed to instal the new Provincial Grand -Master of Forfarshire . Reports were sumbitted from Grand Committee as to thc

propriety of erecting - a Provincial Grand Lodge for the city of Edinburgh . 'That committee had approved of a report by a special committee , to the effect that it was most desirable to have the twenty-six lodges whicb are within tbe bounds of Edinburgh and Leith , and the ten country lodges which are attached to the metropolitan district , all placed under Provincial Grand Lodge supervision ; but at a subsequent meeting Grand Committee resolved to request

Grand Lodg * c to delay consideration of this subject until it has been further considered and again reported - } n . 'This was agreed to by Grand Loilge . Reports of a satisfactory nature were submitted from Bros . J . CLARK FORREST of Muirhouse and Sir ARCHIBALD C . CAMI'IIKI . L of Blythswood , Provincial G . Masters of the Middle Ward of Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire East respectively .

The annual report of the Grand Lodge of all Scottish Freemasons in India was submitted , and Grand Secretarywas instructed to thank the Grand Secretary for the information it contained . From this report it appeared that there are now thirty lodges on the roll of the Grand Lodge of India under Scotland , and that in 1 S 711 there were 12 ( 1 initiations , as compared with ninety-seven in 1 S 7 S . Ina few districts the lodges had suffered to some

extent on account of tbe services ol the military members comprising them being engaged on the frontier ; while , on the other hand , in stations composed mostly of civilians there had been a marked improvement . Bro . Atkins , who had consecrated the Lodge Independence at Lucknow , reported that at first they found it difficult to get a place for their meetings , but now they had purchased from Government an old Mahommedan mosque , which , during the

mutiny , was strongly entrenched and fortified by thc mutineers , and had to be carried at the point of the bayonet . It had remained unused and dilapidated since the mutiny , but as the walls were seven feet thick , the building itself had suffered little . Now it had been thoroughly repaired , ante-rooms and outhouses had been built at a large outlay ; and thus the Independence had one of the finest lodge rooms in India . In

compliance with a memorial from the Grand Lodgeof all India , Grand Lodge , on the recommendation of Grand Committee , sanctioned certain modifications of the law in connection with the working of that Grand Lodge , in respect of India being so vast a province and its railway communication being so imperfect . The GRAND MASTEROF ALL INDIA thanked Grand Lodge for their resolution , and , in the course of some interesting remarks , gave a description of the parties that met in India ,

and spoke of the heartiness with which the work of the Craft was entered into in India . The time was not long past , he remarked , since they had much cause to complain of something like inattention to their interests on the part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but he had now to assure the brethren that under the administration of the present Grand Master , Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart , and owing to the energy of the Grand Secretary , the utmost satisfaction

prevailed throughout all the lodges in India . In conclusion , Bro . Balfour expressed the great gratification which he felt in meeting the brethren in Grand Lodge . After consideration , Grand Lodge passed a resolution providing for the more efficient working of Provincial Grand Lodges , by empowering all Provincial Grand

Lodges to frame such bye-laws , in accordance with the laws and constitutions of Grand Lodge , as might be deemed necessary—these , in tbe first place , to be sanctioned by Grand Lodge . After disposingof some other business , Grand Lodge was closed in ample form .

New Zealand.

New Zealand .

SUPREME COUNCIL THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE . The fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Council Thirty-Third Degree of the Antient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Valley of New Zealand , was held on June cjth , at the Criterion Hotel , Duncdin . 'The room fixed upon for the celebration was elegantl y decorated

a very noticeable leatuie being the three columns , which were wreathed with roses , and surmounted by eleven lights on each column Ihe whole forming an emblematical representation of the Supreme Degree . 'The fable was very tastefully decorated , and a I the centre sat the III . Bro . Win . Caldwell , M . P . S . G . C . . *¦ , *• , * .- ' , and over the throne was suspended the magnificent k . r . ner of Ibis exalt cd Degree . Facing the Grand Commander sat the : III . Lieut-Grand Commander

Bro . John Hyde Harris , and : * , ' . ( he other end of the table were ' placed the 111 . Bro . T . S . Graham , 311 " , and the 111 . Bro . Louis Court , ; ,, f . 'The banners of the Orders of Rome and Constantine , with those of the Blue Lodges , were prominently displayed about ihe room . There was a very nutritious attendance of representatives of all the exalted Degrees present , t ' peai the : entrance of the members of the

Supreme Council all the brethren present formed the "Arch of Steel , " which produced an exceedingly pretty effect . After the usual grace , ample juslicc was done to the very excellent menu furnished by Host Thompson . At the : close of the banquet I here was a choral grace rendered by the Exalted Bros . Eva , Marsden , and Fe . rguson ; and the

business of the evening commenced b y the Supreme Grand Commander , Bro . Caldwell , reading apologies from Sir Knights G . 1- ' . Rowlatt , F . Burwell , Johnson , j . Gore , Charles de LongueviUe Graham , Moodie , lirec P . Don Ponsonby D . Grant , Earle , Stephens , J . Green , and others whom the exigencies of business had prevented attending this Supreme reunion . 'The loyal and exalted toasts usual

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on these occasions then followed ; " Her Majesty the Queen" the Grand Patroness , " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , " Grand Patron of the A . A . R . 33 ° , E . C , being proposed by the 111 . Bro . W . Caldwell , Grand Commander , and it is needless to say these toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Eva , iS ° , P . M . W . S ., then proposed the "Supreme Grand Councils throughout the World , " which

was reponded to by III , Lieut . G . C . Bro . J . Hyde Harris , who in doing so delivered a very impressive and exhaustive address , Which touched upon and fully explained the establishment of the Supreme Thirty-Third Degree of New Zealand . Thc III . Bro . Louis Court , 33 , then proposed " Tbe Rose Croix Chapters ander tbe Constitution of New Zealand , " and in doing so paid a very neat compliment to those exalted brethren wbo bold office therein . Bro . W . M .

Hodgkms , M . W . S . of the Sphinx Chapter , Duncdin , gave a most appropriate reply . 'The toast of the evening was that of "The Supreme Council of New Zealand , 'Thirty-Third Degree , " and this was ably responded to by tbe Most Ul . Sovereign Commander , Bro . W . Caldwell , wbo afterwards proposed "The Healths of thc Absent and Honorary Membersof thc Supreme Council , " coupling ilw ' . th the names of 111 . Bros . Wm . Officer , 33 " , and David M . 0

Lyon , 33 ( names well and favourably known throughout the world ) . In reply to this , the Illustrious Bro . T . S . Graham , G . S . G ., stated that he had received a letter from * -the ill . Bro . D . M . Lyon expressing his gratification at thc honour conferred upon him by his enrolment as a member of the- 33 ° of New Zealand . "The Priory of Otago" was proposed and duly honoured at thc invitation of Bro . J . Cargill ; and Bro . W . Caldwell , M . E .,

after addressing a few-words to the brethren , delegated the reply to Sir Knight D . Ross , who made a most exhaustive speech thereon . Bro . James Finch , iS ° , then proposed " 'The Conclave of Rome and Constantine , " coupling it with the name of thc Sovereign , Bro . T . S . Graham , who rendered a suitable reply . At this stage of the evening a very interesting ceremony took place , when , at tbe request of the Most 111 . G . C , Bro . Caldwell , Bro . J . O . Eva , P . M .

W . S ., iS , presented to Bro . Graham a massive silver cup , bearing- a suitable inscription from the brethren of the A . and A . S . Rite , who gave it , and setting forth that it was intended for bis firstborn son , and as a mark of the great esteem and consideration in which Bro . T . S . Graham was held . In reply , Bro . Graham rendered a very feeling and appropriate speech . Wc must not omit to mention that 0

members of the Sphinx Chapter , 1 S , Priory of Otago , Knights of Rome and Constantine , and many other distinguished brethren were present ; and that a choir in which the Eminent Bros . Ferguson , Eva , and Marsden assisted were * present , and by their aid contributed very greatly to tbe success of tbe delightful reunion . —Otago Daily Times , June 1 SH 1 .

South Africa.

South Africa .

VISIT OF THE GRAND DISTRICT LODGE TO * QUEEN'S TOWN . Our local Masons have , says tlie Queen ' s 7 own Reprcseniaiiwtf h-ict " a . lively time of it t ^ ETweek . Having- received an intimation ' that the District Grand Lodge would hold its third annual meeting here on Thursday , the 10 th June , it was resolved to give that superior lodge a proper reception , and it fortunately happened that the recent

extensive additions made to the Star in the East Temple enabled them to do so on an extensive scale . 'These additions consist of a large banqueting room on the one side , and three smaller rooms on the other . Early in the week these rooms were prepared and completed for use by the means of three large chandeliers , which were kindly lent for the occasion by the 'Trustees of the Mutual Benefit Society . Those officers of the Grand Lodge who were

enabled to attend having * arrived at midday on 'Thursday , the District Grand . Master , Bro . C . J . Egan , M . R . C . S ., duly opened the lodge at seven o ' clock in the evening . 'There were altogether sixty-five . Masons present , but it , unfortunately , happened that three or four of the Grand Oflicers were unable to take part in the proceedings , owing to business arrangements ; but , nevertheless , the lodge

was well represented by delegates from King- William ' s 'Town , East London , Craddock , and Graham ' s 'Town . Wc are , of course , unable to give an account of the business transacted further than during the evening the arrangements were completed for carrying - out the new educational scheme in connection with the Craft throughout the Eastern Province , and which may now bc considered in full working order .

Business was suspended for balf-an-bour to enable tbe bretliren to partake of a banquet which the Star in the East Lodge had provided . Part of the ceremony was devoted to the investment of the Grand District Officers for the ensuing year , with the exception of the Grand Master and bis Deputy , who bold office fur five years . 'The following is the list of officers : Bro . C . J . Egan , M . R . C . S D . G . M .

„ ¦ ' . Bain D . D . G . M . „ W . S . Leigh D . G . S . W . „ W . B . Berry , M . R . C . S . D . G . J . W . „ Rev . A . T . Wirgman , D . C . I D . G . ' Chap . „ K . Hick D . G . 'Treas . „ G . P . Perks D . G . Sec . ,, A . Ziervogel D . G . S . D .

„ W . Wedderburn D . G . J . D . „ G . Madge D . G . M . of Cer . ,, A . Robertson D . G . Swd . Br . „ A . Barficld n . G . Org . „ C . T . Palmer D . G . Purst . Bros . W . Ellis . W . Sissing , H . Tifiin , ) — Smith , Dr . Arnhold , and J . W . r D . G . Stewards . C . Mackay )

Wc may add that tlie District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Districts is the most important Masonic body under the English Constitution in South Africa , regard being had to the number of the lodges under its jurisdiction . It has boldly taken the lead iii perfecting and establishing a scheme of free education for the sons of

Freemasons , thus following in the footsteps of thc Grand Lodge of England , whose Masonic schools form one of the most magnilicentei u ; ational endowments in the . "' o . her Country . 'The District Grand Master , Bro . Dr . Egan , has bent his mind and energies earnestly to the furtherance of the scheme finally completed at the recent session of Grand Lodge in Queen ' s Town , and Bro . Rev . Dr . Ross , the retiring Grand

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Chaplain , has also rendered most valuable service in bringing his practical experience to bear upon this most important matter . Freemasonry in Ssuth Africa , is not only , as Sir Garnet Wolseley remarked , a most valuable link between the Colonies and the Mother Country , but is , by such efforts as those of R . W . Bro . Dr . Egan and his officers , rapidly planting its foot firmly upon our soil in accordance with its true and ancient lines .

India.

India .

POONA . —Lodge Orion in the West ( No . 41 s , E . C ) . —On St . John's Day the installation of the W . M . and officers of this lodge was carried out under the direction of the following brethren , viz .: W . Bros . W . H . Hussey , D . G . S . ; Major J . H . Bedford , R . E . ; H . Macnee ; C . D . Wise ; and R . Livingston , E ., Bro . E . T . Fox being installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . 'The following brethren were appointed by the W . M . as officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . R . Dickie ,

S . W . ; J . Burt , J . W . ; J . Alexander , S . D . ; E . Grays , C . S ., J . D . ; and j . Gooderham , I . G . Bros . Somerville and T ' oop were appointed Treasurer and Secretary ; and Bros . Earl and Cuzen , Steward and Afastcr of Ceremonies respectively . After the ceremony thc brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where they partook ot a banquet , and a very pleasant evening ensued . The band of the 78 th Highlanders performed during the banquet , and afterwards played appropriate airs to the usual toasts .

SCINDE . —Union Lodge ( No . 7 67 , E . C . )—The brethren of this lodge assembled on the evening of the 24 th of June , at the Masonic Hall , for the installation of oflicers and the celebration of the festival of St . John . After the affiliation of Bro . Dillon , the Worshipful Master announced that Bro . F . R . Desai , the Worshipful Master elect of Sukkur Lodge , was present , and that as no Board of W . M . ' s could assemble at Suk ' -. n-, he had received

instructions from the District Grand Lodge to instal him . The beautiful and solemn ceremony was then performed with effect ; after which the W . M . elect , Bro . Colonel Hadow , was installed into the Chair of . W . M . for thc ensuing year , and the following- office-bearers were appointed : Bros . G . T * . Giertzen , 30 , S . W . ; H . J . Parsons , C . S ., J . W . ; Wilson Haywood , S . D . ; Henry Adams , J . D . ; Thomas Whiteman , I . G . ; J . Home , Tyler ; W . liro . E . Brooks ,

'Treas . ; and Bro . J . Stafford , Sec . The lodge was well attended ; among those present were W . Bros . James Grant , P . M . ; Eugene Leggett , P . M . ; G . C . Parker P . M . Endeavour Lodge ; H . F . Brayson , P . M . Hope Lodge ; Ardaseer Curse ' tji Rajkotwalla , P : M . Harmony Lodge ; Paisley ; Bros . Colonel G . Colquhoun Grant ; M . D . Mackenzie ; J . G . A . Quanbrough , S . W . Hope Lodge ; Trevena , J . W . Hope ~ Lodge ; Seagcr ,

Cutler , Simpson , Macdonald , and Cole , Industry Lodge . The business of the evening being concluded , the brethren moved to the banquet hall and sat down to dinner ; the preparations for the refection were most appetisant , and presenting the choicest productions of the cuisine and cellarage . The cloth being removed , the usual loyal toasts were given , after which \ V . Bro . Hadow proposed "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " coupling * with the toast the

names of W . Bros . G . C . Parker , IT . F . Brayson , and F . R . Desai , each of whom returned thanks on behalf o £ thc lodge he represented . The W . M . then proposed the toast of "The Health of the Retiring Master and Officers of the Lodge , " to which W . Bro . Brayson feelingly responded . W . Bro . Brayson proposed "'The Health of the Newly-Installed W . M ., " and expressed the gratification he felt in handing over to such able hands the Hiram

of the lodge , adding that he had entire confidence in the onward progress and success of thc lodge . This toast was received with much enthusiasm . Throughout the evening the most cordial sentiment pervaded the meeting , such as peculiarly characterises Masonry , and which those belonging to the Craft only have experienced . The brethren separated at about eleven o ' clock , much pleased with the events of the evening .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . II . E . TONKS . We regret to announce the death of Bro . H . E . T ' onks , which occurred at Port * Elizabeth , on June ie ) th . Bro . Tonks had served the Municipality faithfully for many years , and the 'Town Hall flag was ' hojsled half-mast high m token of respect . As an old and universally respected member of the Craft , Bro , Tonks was buried on Saturday afternoon following his death , with full Masonic honours .

As the deceased was a Past Master of the Lodge of Good Will , the senior lodgeof Port Elizabeth . Ihe general direction of ( he-ceremony was vested in tin ; hands of Bro . jas . Kemsley , W . M . of that lodge . 'The funeral procession reached the Masonic 'Temple at a little before four p . m ., and the solemn funeral rites of the Craft were most impressively rendered at thu Temple and at the grave side by liro . C . T . Miiu . it , P . M . 'The brethren , v .-iih their

Masonic clothing draped in crape , uv . uvhed from the . 'Temple with the funeral procession to St . . Mary ' s Church , where tlie burial oflice was read by tlie District Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . Dr . Wirgman , assisted by Bro . Rev . A . Grant , Chaplain of the Lodge of Good I lope , Bro . W . C . Tregarthen presiding at the organ . Tlio solemn procession then marc-lied slowly to Si . Mary ' s CemeteTV , where the burial office of the Church was completed bv " liro . Rev . T .

Bennetts , Chaplain of the Lodge of Good Will , after which the charge to the assembled brethren was delivered b y Bro . Mount , and the Masonic funeral rites were completed according to ancient custom . As was lining , the municipality was represented b y the attendance of Bro . II . VV . Pearson , P . M . ( the Mayor ) , andothcrs , and the large attendance of those not members of the Craft testified to the universal respect felt for the deceased and sympathy for liis bereaved family .

Constitutions of thc Ancient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of every brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the oflice of the Freemason , or will be sent post-free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-live penny stamps . Address , Publisher , igS , Fleet-street , —[ ADVT . I