Consecration Of The Derwent Mark Lodge, No. 282.

lodge *; within a very limited area of West Cumberland ; ¦ and , judging from thc vitality , efficiency , and regularity o ( the first four , combined with thc promising commencement made to-day by the fifth lodge , he had no hesitation in saying that no other province in England was so peculiarly fortunate . During the first year or two some assistance would be required ; but , as the train service between the

different towns was so Convenient , he knew that thc brethren of the lodges at Whitehaven and Cockermouth would experience a pleasure in attending to lend a helping hand \ n tne working of the new lodge , In conclusion , he called on the acting Secretary to state thc wishes of the members , which being done thc petition and warrant were read . Subsequently the ceremony of consecration was

proceeded with , a most appropriate and well-written oration being delivered by Bro . Rev . G . AL RICE , ALA ., S . W . designate . , The consecrating elements were borne by the following brethren : Cornucopia with corn ( Bro . J . Nicholson , P . AL 151 ); the vessels with wine ( Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M . 213 and 216 ); oil ( Bro . J . Gardiner , P . M . 151 ) ; and salt ( Bro . J . H . Banks , W . AL 151 ) .

The musical arrangements , it should not be omitted to observe , were in tlie able hands of Bro . J . Cooper , P . G . Organist , arid of themselves were a feature in the ceremonial . The conscration completed , Bro . J . Gardiner , P . AL 131 , took thc chair , and Bro . T . Dixon , W . AL designate , was presented for installation , were being performed in thc most perfect manner . Bros . Carl yle and Wagg were respectively elected Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing

year . The following were the oflicers invested : Bros . Rev . E . M . Rice , S . W . ; J . ] . Coverdale , IJ . W . ; J . A . Salkeld , AI . O . ; D . B . Winston , S . O . ; E . G . Burrows , J . O . j W . Carlyle , Treas . ; J . Harding , R . AI . ; J . Thompson , Sec ; j . Jenkinson , S . D . ; F . Paul , J . D . ; J . J . Little , I . G . ; J . Lewthwaite , Steward ; W . Wagg , Tyler . The addresses to the Wardens , Overseers , and brethren

were delivered by Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M . 213 and 21 G , in his usual eloquent manner . On the proclamations being put the S . W . moved , the J . W . seconded , and it was unanimously resolved , that Bros . Lamonby , Gardiner , Dalrymple , and Cooper , be elected honorary members . The PROV . G . SECRETARY announced that the annual

meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Frizington , under the banner of Henry Lodge , No . 213 , on Tuesday , the 2 Gth irist . Thc lodge was closed shortly after half-past six , with the usual address . Subsequently an adjournment was made to the Lowther

Arms Hotel , where a capital banquet was partaken of . Atter this a couple of hours or so were spent in harmony , toast and song following each other in merry succession , and a very happy and successful gathering came to a close with thc Tyler ' s toast . We may add that Derwent Lodge meets on thc first Wednesday in every month at seven p . m .

Freemasonry In Egypt.

FREEMASONRY IN EGYPT .

Ilis Majesty King Kalakaua , ot thc Hawaiian Islands , arrived Ih Cairo shortly after mid-day on the 20 th ult . The same afternoon AI . W . Bro . Raphael Borg ( H . B . AL Vice-Consol at Cairo ) , the Grand Alaster of the National Grand Lodge of Egypt , called at the Palace of Kahr-el-Noussa , which His Highness the Khedive had placed at thc disposal of King Kalakaua during His Majesty's stay in Cairo .

M . W . Bro . Borg had a most satisfactory conversation with the King in reference to Freemasonry , in the course of which His Alajesty accepted an invitation to visit National Grand Lodge . On the 22 nd tilt ., thc King having spent the , morning at the Aluseum of Antiquities ' at Boolag , invited M . W . Bro . Borg to luncheon , after which a conversation of the most interesting kind was held . This conversation related exclusively to Freemasonry , and lasted for

more than an hour . _ Thc Grand Lodge . was summoned for nine o ' clock p . m . Shortly after that hour His Alajesty arrived , accompanied by Bros . C . A . Judd , Saini-Pasha , and Abbate-Bey . By special pcrmission ' of the Grand Alaster there were present a number of visitors from thc lodges holden under thc Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . The visitors having taken their scats , Grand Lodge marched in

procession in thc following order : Grand Tyler ; Grand Stewards ; Bros . E . Alacchi , Grand Pursuivant ; S . Juppa , Grand Organist ; E . Borelli , Grand Bible Bearer ; N . Monferrato , Junior Grand Deacon ; D . Hazan , Senior Grand Deacon ; G . Alazarac ' i , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; W . Bros . F . F . Oddi , Grand Secretary ; E . Glimenopulo , Grand Treasurer ; V . W . Bros . A . E . Zamliuroglu , Junior Grand Warden ; L . Zaja , Senior Grand

Warden ; R . W . Bro . Dr . D . Iconomopulo , Deputy Grand Alaster ; Bro . G . I . Barnard , Grand Sword Bearer ; M . W . Iiro . Raphael Borg " , Grand Master ; Grand Tyler . The Grand Alaster having taken his seat on thc throne , Grand Lodge was opened in ample form . Having briefly stated the object of the convocation , namely to receive and welcome thc 111 . Bro . David Kalakaua , and having been informed that His Alajesty was in attendance , the

Grand Alaster ordered the Grand Director of Ceremonies to accompany the august visitor into thc temple . His Majesty and suite were then introduced , escorted by the Grand Director of Ceremonies , the Grand Stewards , and the Grand Deacons , and was invited to take a seat on the dais , thc Grand Lodge meanwhile standing to order . The GRAND AIASTHJ * in nn eloquent and most happily appropriate address in thc English language welcomed thc

august visitor , and at thc same lime gave a description ( in Italian ) of the Islands of Hawaii , nnd of their Sovereign , and concluded by moving that the Illustrious Bro . David Kalakaua be named an honorary Grand Alaster of the National Grand Lodge of Egypt . I'he DEPUTY GRAND MASTER seconded the motion in a short but tarncft speech . BID . Alii ' - \ JT ; -BEY also spoke ; il sonic length in favour of thc motion .

By special permission nf the- Grand Master tin : visitor : were also pemiiffed to express their view-, upon this invasion , and the motion having been put by the SIINIHR GKANII WARDEN , was carried riTianimoii , ly . The GJJA . ' . 'JI AIASIEK then explained tn the alien , * brothel ill English the icsiill of the unanimous action uf the

Freemasonry In Egypt.

Grand Lodge , and placed in the hands of thc neivly-crcatcd honorary Grand Alaster the gavel , and charged him to wield it with firmness , dignity , and justice . The august brother then arose and addressed thc Grand Lodge as follows : Alost Worshipful Grand Alaster , officers , and brethren : I thank you most sincerely for the kind expressions you have made in welcoming mc here this evening ; at the same

time I acknowledge with high appreciation thc honour you have conferred upon me as Honorary Grand Alaster of the National Grand Lodge of Egypt . I cannot help expressing to you thc gratitude I feel for the kindness shown to me by the people of Cairo , especially thc kindness of your wise , able , and noble ruler . I fully acquiesce in and acknowledge the high claim you have aspired to , as expressed by your Alost Worthy Grand Alaster this evening .

Though the organisation of your Grand Lodge is of recent date , still , having its residence in thc land of antiquity , it should be entitled to the consideration of other Alasonic bodies wherever dispersed throughout thc _ world . Considering this as your ultimatum , it is no less important that your Grand Body is destined to take a conspicuous part in the future for the fulfilment of an event which I will endeavour faintly to elucidate . It was my very good

fortune yesterday to pay a humble pilgrimage to those vast and noble piles of antiquity the Pyramids . Contemplating the vastness , the age , and grandeur of thc structure , no doubt has given food for reflection to men of every country and of every age . But it is indeed more valuable to us brethren of thcAIasonic fraternity , for it teaches us innumerable living lessons of the precepts of our holy Order . It shows to us the wisdom , strength , and beauty

of thc conception of the design cast by the master hand of Operative , and calculated by thc wisdom of Speculative Alasonry of that remote period for a purpose and a destiny to be fulfilled . 1 will enumerate but a few symbols that have come under my observation during my visit there . Look in every direction and survey the surroundings . One is confronted with emblematical symbols and signs of speculative Alasonry that no one can doubt the identity of

its being built under thc auspices of operative Alasonry , with a view of instructions of speculative Masonry , in thc monument of the Sphynx you can observe a meaning—strength , representee ! by the form of a lion guarding thc causeway . In thc human head is represented that of wisdom symbolically representing the two pillars at the entrance of all Alasonic lodges . The base of the pyramid forms a true and perfect square . The four corners of the base lyingduc

north and south cast , and west show the position in which every lodge has subsequently been laid , even that of the great lodge or Temple of Solomon at Jerusalem . The altitudinal position of the Pyramids at its true meridian forms , a pivot of a compass or centre of a circle—that centre of a circle by which " no Alaster Alason can materially err . " Thc Pyramids if taken as one solid mass become the world's corner stone , and , suitably applied to thc

corner stone which the builder refused and neglected for ages , should now be accepted emblematically as the chief corner stone of our Alasonic edifice . Reverse the Pyramids , and you will have a keystone of an Arch—a Royal Archof thc world's circumference . The position of the Pyramids being established on thc pivot of a compass , the right limb orarmrunningduenorth-cast towards andendingatthecoast of Pe ! usium , and thc left limb or arm of thc compass pointing

due north-west in thc direction of , and ending at Alexandria , thus forming a triangle , the radius of the two points forming an arch or quarter of a circle , thc two extreme points meeting in the centre , as if designed that we of Hawaii , representing the north-west limb or point of the compass , should meet you , brethren of the National Grand Lodge of Egypt , representing the north-cast point for a purpose—an idea which has just struck me as significant of

our meeting here this evening , and of which 1 will hereafter propose , if I may be allowed , for your Grand Body to consider , which it is hoped lo be pregnant with good results for the benefit of Alasonry and for the good of our common humanity . There is no doubt , as our Alost Worthy Grand Alaster has expressed , that Egypt was the cradle of operative and speculative Alasonry . Fragmentary evidence of the forms by which thc initiated had to pass thc ordeal

of initiation to gain admission into thc worship or thc knowledge ofthe mysteries of Osiris , Itorus , and Isis , have been handed down to us . The ceremony of baptism is considered by the ancient Egyptians as one of the most important , the initiated undergoing the tremendous ordeal of first passing through a living flame of fire , and secondly that of water . This is prescribed in thc ritual of one of our Degrees in Masonry and is now represented by the Christian

formula of baptism by Hint of the Spirit , representative of the flame , and the second form by that of water . The Scriptures evidently prove that Aloscs , the great lawgiver of the . lews , received instruction from his father-in-law , a priest of Midian , and to have had imparted the knowledge of thc mysteries of Isis to enable him liy inspiration to command the children of Israel . Enoch ' s pillars of stone and brass , which are emblems of Alasonry , antedate the period

of Noah ' s flood , a conclusive proof of their great antiquity intermingled with thc religious ceremonies of thc period with that of a later date , as proved by the united Alasonic worship at the building of Solomon ' s Temple derived from more ancient formuke * . The interior of the Pyramids contains no less equally valuable lessons of interest for us . From the King's chamber to the end of the passage is marked by a series , numbers of feet ,

inches , or steps , ending at every stage—an approximation of the period of time from Adam to the present era . And , singularly enough , from the foot of the great hall , at thc lowest stage at the foot of the causeway leading to the entrance , is marked in significant symbolical revelations of the period from the birth of Christ up to the present year—1 SS 1 , figuratively defining a fixed period in which an event will occur . Alay I say now that that event

is a signification of our meeting here to-night , as I have alrcadly " illustiated ? That Hawaii , representing the most north-westerly point of the compass , a corner of the world , should have been destined , and in conformation of one , at least , of tin .: tenets of our Order ; that Hawaii , "having remained long in darkness , " is now permitted to enjoy the benefits of " the true light" in viewing the mighty

handiwork of ancient operative Masonry , assisted by the aid of inspiration from that great light which is frum above—the Grand (* n ometrician , the Great Architect of the Universe ! Another significant instance prophetically pie 1 ills itself , and that from the biitlr of Christ ¦ - one of the thief patrons of speculative Alasonry rorlesjiorrding with the existence of Christianity foi one thousand eight bundled and eighty-

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one years , may he taken as a symbolical revelation of the fulfilment of the period when all the nations of the earth will meet to the better acknowledgment ot Him , one , at least , of the triad representatives of moral and spiritual Alasonry . It certainly seems that a special legacy of antiquity is predicted ^ lor us—speculative Alasons of the present day— to decipher the hidden symbolical mysteries and lessons it contains , and to carry out the fulfilment of its

mission . It seems strange that destiny should have planned my journey round the world so as to enable me to offer and express to you these remarks . Need 1 suggest a method by which this important subject can be brought about , or that I may bc allowed now to propose that an antiquarian Alasonic exhibition of the world bc held in Cairo at a proper time to bc decided upon by your Grand Body ? Egypt , I may presume to say , has passed far greater

embarrassments and financial crises , and should , by an enterprising spirit of this nature , again assume a position worthy of her ancient glory and renown . Other nations have practically proved the feasibility of holding Exhibitions for commercial purposes—England , France , Austria , America , and lately Australia—it becomes Egypt ' s duty to assume her allotted task . The genius of Count de Lesscps in cutting a passage through thc Isthmus of Suez is a simple dot

indicative of a point by which thc circle of thc world ' s geographical surface may be reached with case by the whole world's representatives that may meet in the centre . Thc importance of such an object cannot be over-estimated , and can easily be discerned as bearing upon its political , social , and moral point of view , combined with the commercial benefits that will accrue to Egypt . As my sojourn among you is but short , I cannot , as 1 would bc most willing to do ,

co-operate with you in the matter , and lake a lively interest in its success . The final consummation of such an undertaking it is hoped , will bc but the fulfilment of our moral duties in uniting the speculative Alasons of ) SSi to become operative as of old , thereby completing the last and finishing touch of thc work in our moral trestle board , and again to resume symbolically thc use of the trowel in cementing the speculative and spiritual fabric of tho world in one bond of

unity , love , friendship , and truth . At the conclusion of this address , thc GRAND MASTER thanked His Alajesty for his visit , as well as for his great interest manifested in archaeological Alasonry , and stated that the suggestions indicated would form the subject of careful study by a special Committee , although Ilis Alajesty would , no doubt , himself admit that the recommendations could not bc carried into effect without thc

Jielj ) of other bodies , and hoped that His Alajesty would lend his support and influence . There being no other business on the agenda paper , Grand Lodge was closed and adjourned , after which all the brethren of note were presented to Ill ' s Alajesty by tlie Grand Alaster . Thc following is a translation ' of the diploma ot the rank conferred upon His Alajesty : — .

( Seal ) RAI > . BORG , G . AL Thc National Grand Lodge of Egypt . To all Freemasons spread over thc two Hemispheres . GREETING . Wc certify that , at an especial convocation held on the 22 nd day of June , 1 SS 1 ( V . E . ) , the National Grand Lodge , on account of the distinguished personal qualities and of thc rare Alasonic merits which adorn him , has proclaimed

Our 111 . and Aug . Bro . KALAKAUA , King of the Hawaiian Isles , an Honorary Grand Alaster , and has accorded him all privileges inherent to the said high office . Given at the seat of the National Grand Lodge at Cairo , in Egypt , this 22 nd day of June , A . L . 5 SS 1 , A . D . 1 SS 1 . F . V . OniM , G . Sec . Dr . D . ICONOMOPULO , D . G . AI .

Consecration Of The United Brethren Lodge, At Malta.

CONSECRATION OF THE UNITED BRETHREN LODGE , AT MALTA .

Thc consecration of the above lodge , which will hold its meetings at No . 3 , Strada Carmine , St . Julian's , was held recently at the Alasonic Hall , Valetta . The ceremony of installation of the W . AL designate , Bro . G . Crabtrec , S . W . 515 , P . D . G . J . D ., was performed by the R . W . Bro .

W . Kingston , D . G . AI ., who was supported by the following Present and Past D . G . Officers : V . W . Bro . Ex . the Chev . Rosenbusch , D . D . G . M . ; W . Bros . II . Stilon , D . G . S . W . ; Doghcrty , P . D . G . S . W . ; W . Watson , P . D . G . J . W . ; Bro . J . Starkey , D . G . Sec ; W . Bros . Kotherhaiu " , P . D . G . Reg . ; Glenday , P . D . G . Reg . ; Bros . Geo . Senior , D . G . Std . Br . ; L . Leader , D . G . Steward ; A . B .

Trucfitt , D . G . Almoner ; and the following brethren also attended : Bros . W . Parirutc , Owen , Bates , Gee , and Geo . Wcstrup , 515 . Bro . R . Beck acted as Tyler . The lodge was opened by the D . G . AI ., and the provisional warrants from the District Grand Lodge of Alalia having been read , the W . AL designate , Bro . Crabtrce , was presented by W . Bros . Rosenbusch and Doghcrty to the

D . G . AI ., who performed thc ceremony of installation in a most impressive manner . 'ihe newly-installed W . AL , Hro . Crahtree , having been duly saluted by all present , then nominated the officers of thc new lodge as follows : Bros . F . Hewson , S . W . ; J . Leader , J . W . ; F . . Voyes , 'Ireas . ; Geo . Senior , Sec ; C . II . Gee , S . D . ; G . Owen , J . D . ; J . O . Bates , I . G . ; and Beck , Tyler .

'The W . AL afterwards tendered his thanks to the founders of the new lodge , and to the D . G . M . and his officers , for their kind attendance on this occasion . This was suitably acknowledged ; nnd the . " Hearty good wishes " of the English lodges in the district , coupled ivith those of the Leinster Lodge , I . C . ( represented by Bro . Doghcrty , W . AL ) , were given for the success of the new lodge , and

were suitably replied to by the newly-installed W . AL , after which tlie lodge was closed . Of late the number ol Alasons residing at St . Julian ' s and Sleima has increased rapidly , and the want of a lodge in their midst has been much felt . The new lodge ,

it is believed , will meet the need , and prove a centre of Masonic usefulness , where members can meet and discharge their duties during the hot summer months or stormy evenings of winter , without Ihe serious loss of time and inconvenience they have hithci to been subject to in journeying to and from Valetta .

The new cit .-ilogue of ihe National Gallery is making good progress , and will , it is said , soon be in the hands of the public .