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Original Correspondence.
THE "MACE FUND . " To the Editor ofthe " Freemason . " Beat Sir and Brother , — We have much pleasure in announcing that Mr . Mace has taken a Second Class in his recent Theological Examination at Cambridge , and that he purposes taking Holy Orders at the next ensuing ordination to be held in
December . We feel sure that so satisfactory a result cannot but be highly gratifying to all subscribers to the "Mace Fund , " and to the friends and supporters of our Boys ' School . We are therefore anxious to complete the objects of the Fund , and to raise a sufficient sum to pay thc balance of his college and tutorial expenses , and to give him a start in his new career . Whilst thanking you for past support , and soliciting
your further co-operation in this final appeal . We are Dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , W . F . PORTLOCK DAOSON , Treasurer . FREDK . BINCKES , Sec . R . M . I . B . N . B . —As Captain Portlock Dadson will shortly leave England , Wm . Paas , Esq ., 8 , Dulce-strcet , St . James's , one of the Trustees , will be happy to receive and acknowledge subscriptions .
LODGES IN TAVERNS . To the Editor of lhe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , The letter of " A Sincere Mason , " in the Freemason of the i oth inst ., under the above heading , merits the attention of every sincere Mason . The remedy for the evil complained of is in the hands of the Masons themselves ,
and by a little co-operation the evil would soon disappear , and Masonry be freed from the imputation referred to by your correspondent . Private Masonic Clubs and Halls are established in most provincial towns , where lodges can and do meet , and free from thc influence of taverns and tavern proprietors . London , hitherto has been yvithout a private Masonic
Club . It now has one in every way suitable for the meeting of numerous lodges , and if Masons are sincere in their desire to remedy the evil arising from holding lodges at taverns they have it in their power to do so by meeting at the London Masonic Club , where they will find every facility and accommodation for such meetings . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally ,
J GEOHGE DUNN . London Masonic Club , Secretary . 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . P . S . —The following lodges have already availed themselves of the benefits offered by the London Masonic Club : The Felicity , 58 ; Pilgrim , 23 S ; Langton , 1673 ; Felicity Chapter ; London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction ; and the Pilgrim Lodge of Instruction .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS IN IRELAND . Our worthy and R . W . Bro . Colonel W . J . B . MacLeod Aloore , in quoting the authority of the R . W . Bro . James H . Neilson , cannot name a better with respect to the question , for it is from him that I have derived my information about the lodge in Dublin which was chartered by the " Mother Kilyvinning Lodge , " Scotland . I yvrite
now with the Freemason of the 30 th Dec , 1876 , before me , containing most interesting communication by Bro . Neilson , and a copy of a printed circular issued in 1806 by the " Grand Kilwinning Chapter of High Knights Templars of Ireland . " Nowhere in the communication does Bro . Neilson say that the Kilwinning Lodge warranted any brethren to assemble as Knights Templars , but only that
the warrant referred to by Bro . Fowler , "is dated 27 th October , 1779 . and is at present in the custody of the Irish Chancellor . " It is quite true that in thc document of 1806 a claim is put forth that the " Mother Kilwinning Lodge " Scotland , did charter the " High Knights Templars " Lodge , Dublin , to yvork as Knights Templars , but Bro . Neilson does not
say so , and would not say so , for the sufficient reason that tke warrant contains no such provision , but was simply issued to a number of Masons in Dublin , to initiate , pass , and raise as Craft Masons only , the title ofthe lodge being the singular one of the " High Knights Templars . " I can furnish plenty of evidence in corroboration of this fact if our zealous and erudite brother wishes , for it will be
a sincere pleasure to me , if able , to oblige Colonel MacLeod Moore with any details , and I trust that my friend Bro . Neilson will be equally glad to do so . Briefly then Bro . Neilson , who has examined the warrant , and Bro . D . Murray Lyon , who has carefully perused the actual records of thc ancient Mother Kilwinning Lodge , concur in stating that the brethren in Dublin were only chartered as a Craft
"Lodge ( none but Craft degrees being ever worked or authorised by the " Kilwinning Lodge ") , though subsequently they started number of Degrees on their ownaccount , assuming that the presence of the Craft warrant made all their actions legal . I daresay Bro . Neilson will furnish a verbatim et liberatim transcript of the warrant in question , to finally settle thc matter .
HOLLOWAV ' PILLS . —Health ' s Fountain . —It cannot surely be necessiry to remind any intelligent reader that the purity of the "Mood determines every individual ' s health and vigour . Holioway ' s medicine searches out thc slightest taint in the vital fluid and aeutralizes or expels it , so that the circulation supports the system in place of sowing the seeds of decay . When epidemics are adand disease is the increase
vancing stepdiiy on , it behoves every one to have a restorative like these Pills ready to set right any irregularity in the stomach , liver , bowels , or kidneys . Holioway ' s treatment is especially suitable for the young , delicate , and nervous yvho are most susceptible of any prevailing sickness , and whom . -lolent measures would endanger little less than the epidemic <\» VT .
Centenary Of The York Lodge, No. 236.
CENTENARY OF THE YORK LODGE , NO . 236 .
Thc centenary of this lodge was celebrated on the Oth inst ., by a banquet in the De Grey Rooms , in the city of York , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . William Cowling , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorks ., supported by Bros . The Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . M . ; T . W . Tew , Dep .
P . G . M . West Yorks . ; The Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . P . G . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . P . G . W . ; H . Smith , Prov . G . Sec , West Yorks . ; J . Terry , Sec . R . M . Benevolent Institution ; the Wardens and other Officers of the lodge , and a large assemblage of members and visitors . The vicechairs were occupied by Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . Sir . Jas . Meek , P . M .. and W . B . Richardson , P . M . The
lodge was constituted in July , 1777 , by the title ofthe " Union " Lodge , which in the year 1870 yvas changed to that of the York Lodge ] by permission of the M . W . G . M ., The Earl of Zetland , at that time the oldest member of the lodge , and it is satisfactory to record that at the completion of its centenary , the lodge is in a more flourishing and prosperous state than at any former period of its existence ,
and has attained a position eminently distinguished in Freemasonry . The following is a list of the brethren attending the centenary celebration . Members of the lodge : — Bros . Wm . Cowling , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . W . M . ; The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . * , T . W . Tew , P . M . D . P . G . M . West Yorks . ; R . W . Hollin , P . M ., Past G . S . B . England ;
Sir James Meek , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; W . B . Richardson , P . P . G . W . Oxford , J . W . ; the Rev . J . E . W . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Wm . Lawton , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treasurer ; Josh . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Sec ; Alderman John March , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., S . D . ; Charles Smith , P . M .. P . P . G . D ., ) . D . ; A . Davison , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., M . C ; Thos . Smurthwaite , P . M ., P . P . G . W .,
Geo . Keely , Assist . Sec . ; Thos . S . Canndge , P . P . G . O , Organist ; J . Tesseyman , and G . Garbutt , Stewards ; Jas . Melrose , ( Lord Mayor of York ) ; G . Balinford , P . M . ; S , Maltby , P . M . ; F . Rawlings , P . M . ; T . B . Pressick , P . M . ; Alderman J . Terry , Alderman W . Varey , ( Lord Mayor elect ); J . Wilkinson , ( Town Clerk ); Rev . W . Valentine , B . Wormald , C . Wood , C . G . Padel , H . Churchill , T . B .
Whytehead , J . T . Stephenson , J . J . T . Marshall , W . Rooke , J . Sampson , C . D . Barstow , J . S . Rymer , W . Thompson . M . Cooper , E . J . Inman , W . McKay , P . Mattheyvs , J . Saville , J . Hollins , J . D . Fausset , G . Browne , G . Seller , J . Ward , J . Shilleto , W . Flint , G . Simpson , G . Moore , J . Ayres , J . Smith , J . G . Turner , C . Abbott , A . Buckle , W . Battye , R . S . Storey , I . W . Mann ,
T . G . Mann , H . Scott , G . Eastwood , T . J . Russell , O . Robinson , W . Wilson , C . Kearsley , C . Ware , J . Pickersgill , C . Walker , W . T . Gowland , A . Walker , W . Powell , E . Whitehead , W . G . Thomas , H . C . Cammidge , T . Sanderson , W . H . Gainforth , H . Aitken , E . Houlden , and J . Keswick . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ;
Dr . Smythe , Past D . G . M . Eastern Archipelago ; J . Terry , Sec R . M . Benevolent Institution ; Rev . W . C . Lukes Arpan , H . Smith , P . G . Sec West Yorks . ; S . B . Ellis , W . M . 1239 ; F . Ford , W . M . 294 ; J . M . Bottomley , W . M . 312 ; J . Coulson , W . M . 554 ; Rev . H . Greeves , W . M . 5 66 ; H . Green , W . M . 630 j T . Clargh , W . M . Gfio ; R . B . A . Wiensar , W . M . 1244 ; J . Anderson , W . M . 1416 ; A .
Smith , W . M . 1042 , ( Leeds ); T . Cooper , W . M . 1611 ; Dr . Paley , W . M . 837 ; S . Stead , P . M . 1042 ; Geo . Heuthyvaite , 1042 . During the banquet a massive silver loving cup , subscribed for by the members as a memorial of the Centenary , and presented to the lodge at its last regular meeting , yvas passed round yvith the usual ceremonies , the
brethren pledging " Success to the York Lodge . " After dinner , the W . M . stated that the lodge had hoped to have been honoured with the presence of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., on that occasion , and that it was with extreme regret that H . R . H . found that his engagements yvould not permit him to be present . The Secretary then read letters of apology from Bros , the Earl of Carnarvon ,
Pro G . M . ; Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . ; The Marquis of Hartington j Sir H . Edwards , P . G . M . West Yorks ; Sir A . W . Woods ( Garter ) , P . G . W . ; JE . J . Mclntyre , Grand Reg . ; John Hervey , Grand Sec . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . Grand Chaplain ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . ( containing an interesting sketch of York Masonry ); Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M ., North and East Yorks ; and other distinguished brethren ,
pressing their inability to be present . The ^ usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured , after yvhich thc W . M . gave " The Health of the Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . Master , " yvhich yvas received with great enthusiasm , and thc Earl of Zetland suitably responded . Bro . W . B . Richardson , J ; W ., proposed "TheDeputy P . G . Master , Dr . Bell , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , "
which was responded to by Bro . Woodall , P . P . G . W ., yvho proposed "The P . G . M . of the West Riding and the P . G . Lodge of West Yorks ., " which was responded to by Bro . Tcyv , D . P . G . M . Bro . Sir James Meek , gave "The Army , Navy and Reserve Forces . " Bros . Mayer , Pressick , and the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett replying . The Earl of Zetland in complimentary terms
proposed " The Worshipful Master , and Prosperity to the York Lodge , " a toast yvhich met with a most enthusiastic reception , and the W . M ., who is one of the oldest Past Masters of the lodge , and for yvhose services the lodge is greatly indebted , received a very cordial greeting and responded in eloquent terms . Bro . J . March , P . M ., gave the " The Visitors , " to which Bro . Dr . Paley replied . Bro .
Dawson proposed " The Lodges of the Province , " responded to by Bro . F . Ford , W . M . 294 . Bro . Alderman J . Terry gave "The Past Masters of the York Lodge , " to yvhich Bro . Holden , the Senior P . M . and father of the lodge , replied , and in doing so placed in the hands of the W . M . those ancient rolls of thc Constitutions of Freemasonry , which , ( mainly through his exertions ) has been
Centenary Of The York Lodge, No. 236.
restored to the York Lodge by the Grand Lod ge of England , in order that the same may be placed with the other records , which formerly belonged to the Grand Lodge of all England at York . With the acquisition of these rolls the York Lodge has now thc custod y of the whole of records of the ancient Grand Lodge of York Bro . C . D . Barstow proposed " The Lord Mayor and CorJ
poration of York . " to which the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor ( Bro . J . Melrose ) replied . Bro . D . Smythe , in a long and very able speech , proposed " Thc Masonic Charities , " and Bro . James Terry Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , responded in an eloquent speech , and gave a most interesting account of the charities supported by the Masonic body . After the toast the charity boxes were handed round
and a very handsome amount realised for the Institutions . " Thc Wardens , and other Officers of the Lodge " was " next given by Bro . Teyv , and the Senior Warden , Sir Jas . Meek , ies , ionded in suitable terms . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list , and brought this highly successful celebration of the centenary of the York Lodge to a close , the yvhole of the proceedings being carried out in 1 most satisfactory manner , and the occasion cannot fail to be long remembered by those who were present .
New Masonic Hall At Hamilton.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT HAMILTON .
The following address yvas delivered in Lodge Beta , on the occasion of the dedication of the Masonic Hall , Hamilton , by George P . Pierce , Esq ., R . W . P . G . M . of New Zealand , I . C , on the 23 rd ult .: — Worshipful Sir , Officers , and Brethren , —During the eight years I have had the honour of presiding over the
Craft , working under the Irish Constitution in Neyv Zealand , this is the first time I have been called upon to execute one of the privileges of a Provincial Grand Master , namely , to consecrate a Masonic Hall . The occasion yvhich has brought us together is not a common one . I hope , hoyvever , that it will not be long before I may have to perform this interesting ceremony in
Auckland , that of dedicating a building worthy of the Craft , and of that important city . It affords me great pleasure to assist at this ceremony , as the ; * erection of such a commodious and handsome building for thc purposes of Masonry cannot but promote the convenience , comfort , and well-being of the lodge which assembles within its portals . It also
affords to those living in this neighbourhood the opportunity of seeing and joining in a portion , at all events , of a Masonic ceremony , and proves to the outer woild that though Freemasons may have secrets peculiar to themselves , still there is nothing in those secrets subversive of the peace and good order of society . Time will not permit me , even had I the ability , to enter into any lengthy
exposition of the tenets of our Order . I trust that before long you will possess a well-stocked library of Masonic books ; and by that means you will be able to drink deeply from that stream of knowledge which has been collected by the wise and good of all ages and countries for our advancement and instruction . Of the origin of Freemasonry there are various theories . We are reminded
that it is as old as man himself ; that as we were all brought into the yvorld weak , naked , and helpless , and yvere destined to live among our fellows , requiring assistance and support , therefore , the Supreme Ruler of the Universe inspired us with the holy desire that we must needs do unto others as wc would have them do unto us . Hence , from the remotest times
has been transmitted to us the necessity of mutual love and help in misfortune . Masonry teaches us to face danger with fortitude , to appreciate and love truth and openness , to condemn falsehood and hypocrisy , to fly to the relief of the indigent , reaching out a helping hand towards the bed of sickness and the home of the unfortunate , to abhor tyranny , to repudiate vanity and
superstition , and to see in one ' s fellow , yvhatever his rank or fortune , a moral being in every respect our equal , if only he is virtuous . Whatever might wound the cherished belief of a brother we are taught to avoid . Hence , no allusion to matters of religious controversy is permitted in our assemblies . Masonry engages herself in no political discussions . She grows and flourishes under all forms of
government . " Kings are her nursing fathers , " and princes continue to preside over our lodges . She flourishes best yvhere the grateful air of liberty is most freely breathed . Masonry is a moral Order established with the laudable object of perfecting the moral part of menthrough the practice of the virtues . The great founder of Christianity said , "A new commandment I give unto
you , that ye love one another ; " and such is the precept of Freemasonry . Noble testimony has been borne at various times to thc real value of our institution , by men entitled to speak with authority upon thc subject . A few instances selected from many will suffice . Washington said , " The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of thc human race . " The late Lord Durham said , " I have
ever felt it my duty to support and encourage tlie principles of Freemasonry , because it powerfully devclopes all social and benevolent affections . " Bulwer Lytton testifieSi 'I For centuries had Freemasonry existed ere modern political controversies were ever heard of ; and when the topics which noyv agitate society were not known , but all were united in brotherhood and affection . I knoyv the
institution to be founded upon the great principles of charity , philanthropy , and brotherly love . " Our own great writer , thc Rev . Dr . Oliver , tells us tbat , "The study of Freemasonry is the study of man as a candidate for a blessed eternity . It furnishes examples of holy living , and displays the conduct which is pleasing and acceptable to God . The doctrine ana examples which distinguish the Order are obvious ana
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Original Correspondence.
THE "MACE FUND . " To the Editor ofthe " Freemason . " Beat Sir and Brother , — We have much pleasure in announcing that Mr . Mace has taken a Second Class in his recent Theological Examination at Cambridge , and that he purposes taking Holy Orders at the next ensuing ordination to be held in
December . We feel sure that so satisfactory a result cannot but be highly gratifying to all subscribers to the "Mace Fund , " and to the friends and supporters of our Boys ' School . We are therefore anxious to complete the objects of the Fund , and to raise a sufficient sum to pay thc balance of his college and tutorial expenses , and to give him a start in his new career . Whilst thanking you for past support , and soliciting
your further co-operation in this final appeal . We are Dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , W . F . PORTLOCK DAOSON , Treasurer . FREDK . BINCKES , Sec . R . M . I . B . N . B . —As Captain Portlock Dadson will shortly leave England , Wm . Paas , Esq ., 8 , Dulce-strcet , St . James's , one of the Trustees , will be happy to receive and acknowledge subscriptions .
LODGES IN TAVERNS . To the Editor of lhe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , The letter of " A Sincere Mason , " in the Freemason of the i oth inst ., under the above heading , merits the attention of every sincere Mason . The remedy for the evil complained of is in the hands of the Masons themselves ,
and by a little co-operation the evil would soon disappear , and Masonry be freed from the imputation referred to by your correspondent . Private Masonic Clubs and Halls are established in most provincial towns , where lodges can and do meet , and free from thc influence of taverns and tavern proprietors . London , hitherto has been yvithout a private Masonic
Club . It now has one in every way suitable for the meeting of numerous lodges , and if Masons are sincere in their desire to remedy the evil arising from holding lodges at taverns they have it in their power to do so by meeting at the London Masonic Club , where they will find every facility and accommodation for such meetings . —I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally ,
J GEOHGE DUNN . London Masonic Club , Secretary . 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . P . S . —The following lodges have already availed themselves of the benefits offered by the London Masonic Club : The Felicity , 58 ; Pilgrim , 23 S ; Langton , 1673 ; Felicity Chapter ; London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction ; and the Pilgrim Lodge of Instruction .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS IN IRELAND . Our worthy and R . W . Bro . Colonel W . J . B . MacLeod Aloore , in quoting the authority of the R . W . Bro . James H . Neilson , cannot name a better with respect to the question , for it is from him that I have derived my information about the lodge in Dublin which was chartered by the " Mother Kilyvinning Lodge , " Scotland . I yvrite
now with the Freemason of the 30 th Dec , 1876 , before me , containing most interesting communication by Bro . Neilson , and a copy of a printed circular issued in 1806 by the " Grand Kilwinning Chapter of High Knights Templars of Ireland . " Nowhere in the communication does Bro . Neilson say that the Kilwinning Lodge warranted any brethren to assemble as Knights Templars , but only that
the warrant referred to by Bro . Fowler , "is dated 27 th October , 1779 . and is at present in the custody of the Irish Chancellor . " It is quite true that in thc document of 1806 a claim is put forth that the " Mother Kilwinning Lodge " Scotland , did charter the " High Knights Templars " Lodge , Dublin , to yvork as Knights Templars , but Bro . Neilson does not
say so , and would not say so , for the sufficient reason that tke warrant contains no such provision , but was simply issued to a number of Masons in Dublin , to initiate , pass , and raise as Craft Masons only , the title ofthe lodge being the singular one of the " High Knights Templars . " I can furnish plenty of evidence in corroboration of this fact if our zealous and erudite brother wishes , for it will be
a sincere pleasure to me , if able , to oblige Colonel MacLeod Moore with any details , and I trust that my friend Bro . Neilson will be equally glad to do so . Briefly then Bro . Neilson , who has examined the warrant , and Bro . D . Murray Lyon , who has carefully perused the actual records of thc ancient Mother Kilwinning Lodge , concur in stating that the brethren in Dublin were only chartered as a Craft
"Lodge ( none but Craft degrees being ever worked or authorised by the " Kilwinning Lodge ") , though subsequently they started number of Degrees on their ownaccount , assuming that the presence of the Craft warrant made all their actions legal . I daresay Bro . Neilson will furnish a verbatim et liberatim transcript of the warrant in question , to finally settle thc matter .
HOLLOWAV ' PILLS . —Health ' s Fountain . —It cannot surely be necessiry to remind any intelligent reader that the purity of the "Mood determines every individual ' s health and vigour . Holioway ' s medicine searches out thc slightest taint in the vital fluid and aeutralizes or expels it , so that the circulation supports the system in place of sowing the seeds of decay . When epidemics are adand disease is the increase
vancing stepdiiy on , it behoves every one to have a restorative like these Pills ready to set right any irregularity in the stomach , liver , bowels , or kidneys . Holioway ' s treatment is especially suitable for the young , delicate , and nervous yvho are most susceptible of any prevailing sickness , and whom . -lolent measures would endanger little less than the epidemic <\» VT .
Centenary Of The York Lodge, No. 236.
CENTENARY OF THE YORK LODGE , NO . 236 .
Thc centenary of this lodge was celebrated on the Oth inst ., by a banquet in the De Grey Rooms , in the city of York , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . William Cowling , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorks ., supported by Bros . The Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . M . ; T . W . Tew , Dep .
P . G . M . West Yorks . ; The Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . P . G . W . ; J . W . Woodall , P . P . G . W . ; H . Smith , Prov . G . Sec , West Yorks . ; J . Terry , Sec . R . M . Benevolent Institution ; the Wardens and other Officers of the lodge , and a large assemblage of members and visitors . The vicechairs were occupied by Senior and Junior Wardens , Bros . Sir . Jas . Meek , P . M .. and W . B . Richardson , P . M . The
lodge was constituted in July , 1777 , by the title ofthe " Union " Lodge , which in the year 1870 yvas changed to that of the York Lodge ] by permission of the M . W . G . M ., The Earl of Zetland , at that time the oldest member of the lodge , and it is satisfactory to record that at the completion of its centenary , the lodge is in a more flourishing and prosperous state than at any former period of its existence ,
and has attained a position eminently distinguished in Freemasonry . The following is a list of the brethren attending the centenary celebration . Members of the lodge : — Bros . Wm . Cowling , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . W . M . ; The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , P . G . M . * , T . W . Tew , P . M . D . P . G . M . West Yorks . ; R . W . Hollin , P . M ., Past G . S . B . England ;
Sir James Meek , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; W . B . Richardson , P . P . G . W . Oxford , J . W . ; the Rev . J . E . W . Young , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chaplain ; Wm . Lawton , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treasurer ; Josh . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., Sec ; Alderman John March , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., S . D . ; Charles Smith , P . M .. P . P . G . D ., ) . D . ; A . Davison , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., M . C ; Thos . Smurthwaite , P . M ., P . P . G . W .,
Geo . Keely , Assist . Sec . ; Thos . S . Canndge , P . P . G . O , Organist ; J . Tesseyman , and G . Garbutt , Stewards ; Jas . Melrose , ( Lord Mayor of York ) ; G . Balinford , P . M . ; S , Maltby , P . M . ; F . Rawlings , P . M . ; T . B . Pressick , P . M . ; Alderman J . Terry , Alderman W . Varey , ( Lord Mayor elect ); J . Wilkinson , ( Town Clerk ); Rev . W . Valentine , B . Wormald , C . Wood , C . G . Padel , H . Churchill , T . B .
Whytehead , J . T . Stephenson , J . J . T . Marshall , W . Rooke , J . Sampson , C . D . Barstow , J . S . Rymer , W . Thompson . M . Cooper , E . J . Inman , W . McKay , P . Mattheyvs , J . Saville , J . Hollins , J . D . Fausset , G . Browne , G . Seller , J . Ward , J . Shilleto , W . Flint , G . Simpson , G . Moore , J . Ayres , J . Smith , J . G . Turner , C . Abbott , A . Buckle , W . Battye , R . S . Storey , I . W . Mann ,
T . G . Mann , H . Scott , G . Eastwood , T . J . Russell , O . Robinson , W . Wilson , C . Kearsley , C . Ware , J . Pickersgill , C . Walker , W . T . Gowland , A . Walker , W . Powell , E . Whitehead , W . G . Thomas , H . C . Cammidge , T . Sanderson , W . H . Gainforth , H . Aitken , E . Houlden , and J . Keswick . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ;
Dr . Smythe , Past D . G . M . Eastern Archipelago ; J . Terry , Sec R . M . Benevolent Institution ; Rev . W . C . Lukes Arpan , H . Smith , P . G . Sec West Yorks . ; S . B . Ellis , W . M . 1239 ; F . Ford , W . M . 294 ; J . M . Bottomley , W . M . 312 ; J . Coulson , W . M . 554 ; Rev . H . Greeves , W . M . 5 66 ; H . Green , W . M . 630 j T . Clargh , W . M . Gfio ; R . B . A . Wiensar , W . M . 1244 ; J . Anderson , W . M . 1416 ; A .
Smith , W . M . 1042 , ( Leeds ); T . Cooper , W . M . 1611 ; Dr . Paley , W . M . 837 ; S . Stead , P . M . 1042 ; Geo . Heuthyvaite , 1042 . During the banquet a massive silver loving cup , subscribed for by the members as a memorial of the Centenary , and presented to the lodge at its last regular meeting , yvas passed round yvith the usual ceremonies , the
brethren pledging " Success to the York Lodge . " After dinner , the W . M . stated that the lodge had hoped to have been honoured with the presence of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., on that occasion , and that it was with extreme regret that H . R . H . found that his engagements yvould not permit him to be present . The Secretary then read letters of apology from Bros , the Earl of Carnarvon ,
Pro G . M . ; Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M . ; The Marquis of Hartington j Sir H . Edwards , P . G . M . West Yorks ; Sir A . W . Woods ( Garter ) , P . G . W . ; JE . J . Mclntyre , Grand Reg . ; John Hervey , Grand Sec . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . Grand Chaplain ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . ( containing an interesting sketch of York Masonry ); Dr . Bell , D . P . G . M ., North and East Yorks ; and other distinguished brethren ,
pressing their inability to be present . The ^ usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured , after yvhich thc W . M . gave " The Health of the Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . Master , " yvhich yvas received with great enthusiasm , and thc Earl of Zetland suitably responded . Bro . W . B . Richardson , J ; W ., proposed "TheDeputy P . G . Master , Dr . Bell , and the Prov . Grand Lodge , "
which was responded to by Bro . Woodall , P . P . G . W ., yvho proposed "The P . G . M . of the West Riding and the P . G . Lodge of West Yorks ., " which was responded to by Bro . Tcyv , D . P . G . M . Bro . Sir James Meek , gave "The Army , Navy and Reserve Forces . " Bros . Mayer , Pressick , and the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett replying . The Earl of Zetland in complimentary terms
proposed " The Worshipful Master , and Prosperity to the York Lodge , " a toast yvhich met with a most enthusiastic reception , and the W . M ., who is one of the oldest Past Masters of the lodge , and for yvhose services the lodge is greatly indebted , received a very cordial greeting and responded in eloquent terms . Bro . J . March , P . M ., gave the " The Visitors , " to which Bro . Dr . Paley replied . Bro .
Dawson proposed " The Lodges of the Province , " responded to by Bro . F . Ford , W . M . 294 . Bro . Alderman J . Terry gave "The Past Masters of the York Lodge , " to yvhich Bro . Holden , the Senior P . M . and father of the lodge , replied , and in doing so placed in the hands of the W . M . those ancient rolls of thc Constitutions of Freemasonry , which , ( mainly through his exertions ) has been
Centenary Of The York Lodge, No. 236.
restored to the York Lodge by the Grand Lod ge of England , in order that the same may be placed with the other records , which formerly belonged to the Grand Lodge of all England at York . With the acquisition of these rolls the York Lodge has now thc custod y of the whole of records of the ancient Grand Lodge of York Bro . C . D . Barstow proposed " The Lord Mayor and CorJ
poration of York . " to which the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor ( Bro . J . Melrose ) replied . Bro . D . Smythe , in a long and very able speech , proposed " Thc Masonic Charities , " and Bro . James Terry Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , responded in an eloquent speech , and gave a most interesting account of the charities supported by the Masonic body . After the toast the charity boxes were handed round
and a very handsome amount realised for the Institutions . " Thc Wardens , and other Officers of the Lodge " was " next given by Bro . Teyv , and the Senior Warden , Sir Jas . Meek , ies , ionded in suitable terms . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list , and brought this highly successful celebration of the centenary of the York Lodge to a close , the yvhole of the proceedings being carried out in 1 most satisfactory manner , and the occasion cannot fail to be long remembered by those who were present .
New Masonic Hall At Hamilton.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT HAMILTON .
The following address yvas delivered in Lodge Beta , on the occasion of the dedication of the Masonic Hall , Hamilton , by George P . Pierce , Esq ., R . W . P . G . M . of New Zealand , I . C , on the 23 rd ult .: — Worshipful Sir , Officers , and Brethren , —During the eight years I have had the honour of presiding over the
Craft , working under the Irish Constitution in Neyv Zealand , this is the first time I have been called upon to execute one of the privileges of a Provincial Grand Master , namely , to consecrate a Masonic Hall . The occasion yvhich has brought us together is not a common one . I hope , hoyvever , that it will not be long before I may have to perform this interesting ceremony in
Auckland , that of dedicating a building worthy of the Craft , and of that important city . It affords me great pleasure to assist at this ceremony , as the ; * erection of such a commodious and handsome building for thc purposes of Masonry cannot but promote the convenience , comfort , and well-being of the lodge which assembles within its portals . It also
affords to those living in this neighbourhood the opportunity of seeing and joining in a portion , at all events , of a Masonic ceremony , and proves to the outer woild that though Freemasons may have secrets peculiar to themselves , still there is nothing in those secrets subversive of the peace and good order of society . Time will not permit me , even had I the ability , to enter into any lengthy
exposition of the tenets of our Order . I trust that before long you will possess a well-stocked library of Masonic books ; and by that means you will be able to drink deeply from that stream of knowledge which has been collected by the wise and good of all ages and countries for our advancement and instruction . Of the origin of Freemasonry there are various theories . We are reminded
that it is as old as man himself ; that as we were all brought into the yvorld weak , naked , and helpless , and yvere destined to live among our fellows , requiring assistance and support , therefore , the Supreme Ruler of the Universe inspired us with the holy desire that we must needs do unto others as wc would have them do unto us . Hence , from the remotest times
has been transmitted to us the necessity of mutual love and help in misfortune . Masonry teaches us to face danger with fortitude , to appreciate and love truth and openness , to condemn falsehood and hypocrisy , to fly to the relief of the indigent , reaching out a helping hand towards the bed of sickness and the home of the unfortunate , to abhor tyranny , to repudiate vanity and
superstition , and to see in one ' s fellow , yvhatever his rank or fortune , a moral being in every respect our equal , if only he is virtuous . Whatever might wound the cherished belief of a brother we are taught to avoid . Hence , no allusion to matters of religious controversy is permitted in our assemblies . Masonry engages herself in no political discussions . She grows and flourishes under all forms of
government . " Kings are her nursing fathers , " and princes continue to preside over our lodges . She flourishes best yvhere the grateful air of liberty is most freely breathed . Masonry is a moral Order established with the laudable object of perfecting the moral part of menthrough the practice of the virtues . The great founder of Christianity said , "A new commandment I give unto
you , that ye love one another ; " and such is the precept of Freemasonry . Noble testimony has been borne at various times to thc real value of our institution , by men entitled to speak with authority upon thc subject . A few instances selected from many will suffice . Washington said , " The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of thc human race . " The late Lord Durham said , " I have
ever felt it my duty to support and encourage tlie principles of Freemasonry , because it powerfully devclopes all social and benevolent affections . " Bulwer Lytton testifieSi 'I For centuries had Freemasonry existed ere modern political controversies were ever heard of ; and when the topics which noyv agitate society were not known , but all were united in brotherhood and affection . I knoyv the
institution to be founded upon the great principles of charity , philanthropy , and brotherly love . " Our own great writer , thc Rev . Dr . Oliver , tells us tbat , "The study of Freemasonry is the study of man as a candidate for a blessed eternity . It furnishes examples of holy living , and displays the conduct which is pleasing and acceptable to God . The doctrine ana examples which distinguish the Order are obvious ana