Instruction.

.. „ ,- s . D .: C T . Thomson , W . M . 1760 , J . D . ; R . P . J . Davies , fr . and D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last rtine were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the « con d and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . After 5 , usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , -irn Stroud being candidate . Bro . Death was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 11 J 40 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vas held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , n „ rnn ( rh . vvhen there were present Bros . J . Hattersley , W . M . ; B . White S . W . ; W . W . Block , J . W . ; VV . Wingham , Preceptor ; p Williams , Hon . Sec . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; A . Wingham , l . G . ; H , J . Chapman , Ball , and W . H . Harper . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Harper having answered

the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Harper acting as candidate . Bro . Hattersley vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Chapman . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Hattersley acting as candidate . The and Section was worked by Bro . H . C . Ball , P . M . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . W . H . Harper , 2182 ,

was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Harper returned thanks . and the dues were collected . The W . M . rosefor the second time and it vvas proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W ., Bro . B . White , be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the ofiicers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i- * 6 * i ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . P . ] . Davis , W . M . ; Craggs , SVV . i Hubbard , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . S . G . D . Middx . Treas . ; Cotton , S . D . ; Danby , J . D . ; Woods , l . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Swann , Sidders , J . Davis , and Dresden . Trie lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehea sed , Br " . Dresden being candidate , and the ancie' t charge vvas g iven by the W . M . The 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture vvere worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro Craggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A telegram vvas received from Bro . W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx ., conveying ** Hearty good wishes " to the brethren . The Iodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . r 79 i ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . H . Lindfield , W . M , ; Jennings , S . W . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tcm . ); Arnott , S . D . j Whittell , J . D . j T . Culverwell , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , Higginson , L . Cox , A . Love , Stonnill , C . R . Cross , and Sansom .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Higginson acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was also worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro , Culverwell was elected a joining member . Bro . Jennings was elected W . M , for the next meeting , and the Iodge vvas closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Bullen , VV . M . ; Molony , S . W . ; Rymer , J . VV . ; Brindley , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Grist , S . D .: Roberts , J . D . ; Stutfield , I . G . ; F . Purnell , Fort , Edwards , and Evans ; The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the Iasl

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fort , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Fort being the candi . date . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M ., assisted by the brethren , and Bro . Brindley worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Molony vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

Queensland.

Queensland .

BRISBANE . —St . Patrick ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) liC- )—The installation of the Master and officers of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , June 26 th , when the following brethren vvere installed : Bros . Edward Martin , W . M . . j . R . Sankey , I . P . M . ; Owen R . Jones , C . E ., S . W . ; J . Banks , J . W . ; W . Blackford . Treas .: S .

Jf orge , Sec . ; Rev . Hugh T . Molesworth , Chap . ; J . H . Buckeridge , Org . ; T . E . Cook , S . D . ; C . Edmonds , J . D . 5 . M . Seagar , I . G . ; and T . Harlen , Tyler . The installation ceremonies vvere performed by the retiring Master , Bro . J . R . Sankey , assisted by Bros . E . M'Donnell , J . B . Howard , and J . Hipwood , P . M . The final charges were impressively delivered by Bro . Vincent , P . M .

Bewre the lodge closed a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel vvas Presented to the retiring Master by Bro . E . M'Donnell . * ne newl y-installed Master also added a eulogium . Bro . oankey was so much overcome that he vvas unable to do "lore than briefly express his thanks . the usual banquet followed , and several brethren spoke wrongl y in favour of the establishment of a Queensland wand Lodge . The usual toasts were heartily drunk .

BRISBANE . —Maranoa Lodge ( No . 730 , S . C ) . ° r * he installation of officers for the year in connection with str * 6 Iodge took place at the Mason 'c Hall , Havvthornetreet , Roma , on Thursday evening , June 21 st , when Bro . '* - PPaidge was installed as RWMThe ceremonies

. . .. . ... ere conducted by , and under the supervision of , Bros , oarnes and Milne , deputies from the District Grand Lodge to ti , rlsbane - assisted by Bro . G . V . Le Vaux . In addition Ind ™ memDers of the lodge , several visitors from other ¦ oa were p resent .

lahn c ' nstallation of the officers , and the other tLhr *„ ° J . the Iod S e had been du ' y completed , the bre-5 D i *" . adjourned to the Queen's Arms Hotel , where a soefrU , ? quet had been prepared . Amongst the of th 1 ? ellvered reference vvas made to the progress mode ¦ Se ' and the adyance made by the Order in UartiL . , i ! , - Most valuable information was imparted , Altolvu rIyb -V the deputies from the District Grand Lodge , getiier a most enjoyable evening vvas passed .

Spec ? - *! M s - Sunday ln J > bemg St . John's Day , Church ( a ~ onic services were held in the North Ipswich bers 0 ? 2 , England , Ipswich , Brisbane . About 50 memof f . various lodges in town attended , the majority UnifeS T- I '" - representatives of the Caledonian and " ••» t radesmen's Lodges . Bro . the Rev . J . Wheatley

Queensland.

officiated , and preached an excellent sermon from the words , "In the unity of the spirit , the bonds of peace . " He proved that the spirit of unity , as typified ^ by the Masonic Order , vvas finding ever-increasing recognition by large bodies all over the world ; and that great results could only be achieved by united action , giving friendly societies as examples of this in Charity and assistance to

their members and trade unions and capitalist syndicates in commerce . Unity formed powerful nations in politics—the great German Confederation and the United States ; and , with unity and peace , his hearers could look forward to a mighty federated Australia , In conclusion , the reverend

gentleman said that the principles ot Freemasonry embodied the purest truths , tending to bring about that great federation of the world in which all men should live in brotherhood , peace , and Charity . Appropriate hymns were sung throughout the service , vvhich vvas brought to a close by the pronouncing of the benediction .

An Incident In Colonial Freemasonry.

AN INCIDENT IN COLONIAL FREEMASONRY .

At the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia , Canada , Bro . the Rev . Daniel C . Moore , a Norfolk man , was elected Grand Master . Bro . Moore went to school at Yarmouth , under the Rev . Thomas Clowes , the Rev . N . H . Clarke , and his own father , the Rev . D . B . Moore . He

has lived in Nova Scotia since 1 S 62 , and has been Grand Chaplain , first of the District Grand Lodge , and secondly of the Sovereign Grand Lodge after its foundation . In 1848 ' 49 and ' 50 , Bro . Moore vvas curate to the Rev . E . E . Blencowe , at West Walton , near King ' s Lynn .

Excursion Of The Coleraine Lodge, No. 235 (I.C.).

EXCURSION OF THE COLERAINE LODGE , No . 235 ( I . C . ) .

The members of the above lodge held their annual excursion on Monday , the 6 th inst . The place selected vvas the Giant's Causeway . Owing to the excellent arrangements made by the lodge , along with Mr . W . Winter , manager of the Giant ' s Causeway Hotel , cars and wagonettes vvere in waiting at the Masonic Hall , where

the brethren vvere congregated . The route chosen vvas via Portstewart and Portrush , and thence along the shore road to the Causeway . The weather was not at all that could be desired . On arriving at the Causeway a hearty dinner was partaken of , after vvhich Bro . W . Mack vvas called to the chair , and the usual toasts were given and responded to . The party arrived home about nine o ' clock , well pleased with the day ' s outing .

Former Days That Tried Masons' Souls.

FORMER DAYS THAT TRIED MASONS ' SOULS .

It is difficult for a young Craftsman , or even a brother in middle life , to fully appreciate the intensity of that opposition vvhich was excited against Freemasonry fifty or sixty years ago . Here and there a Masonic veteran may be found vvho can testify out of his own experience of the bitterness of the anti-Masonic period and of the persecutions under vvhich members of the Fraternity suffered .

Occasionally a musty document is drawn forth that tells the same story ; or the pages of some old publication are turned to find therein charges and misrepresentations which now seem ridiculous . We have just now been glancing at the " Proceedings of the Rhode Island Anti-Masonic State Convention , " held in Providence , September 14 , 1831 , and our wonder is that there could ever have been such

misapprehension in the public mind concerning the character and purposes of our Institution , and so strong and determined a movement for its overthrow . In the address put forth by the convention referred to , the proposition is maintained that the Masonic organisation must be abolished . "The people , " it is said , " after what has been disclosed , will never assent to a reorganisation of Masonry . Its utter

abolition alone can insure the safety of the public . Its chapters and lodges must be dissolved . " There is much of invective in the " address , " which occupies the chief place in the pamphlet of twenty-eight pages , and it is directly charged that Masons associate together for nefarious purposes , giving " sanctions of crime and resistance to the laws , " and therefore are most deserving of

the indignation of a virtuous and justly incensed people . How dark those days were I How basely and wrongly Masonry was judged ! Happily , our lines have fallen upon a more liberal period , and though now , occasionally , there may be harsh criticisms of our system and organisation , there is yet no such general feeling of opposition ; indeed , the tide sets in the opposite direction , for Masonry

has grown popular and is now commonly regarded as a benign force in the community . Those that prophesied the speedy downfall of the Masonic organisation have been proved false prophets . The Institution revived after the adverse period , profited by the harsh discipline to which it had been subjected , and entered upon the ways of a broader and more beneficent service for its members and the world . Its true mission is

now better seen , perhaps more closely adhered to than in some periods of its former history , and its good work is done in constantly enlarging lines of moral and benevolent happiness . It makes no entangling alliances . It has nothing to do vvith political or sectarian affairs . It teaches respect forthe law of the State and the law of God . It is a conservative element in the community , and stands

entirely apart from the rash and disorderly schemes vvhich from time to time make their appearance in society . Thus held , limited and guided , the Masonic Fraternity makes expression of the best qualities that belong to its system and work . Thus the Institution justifies itself in the minds of its own members and the world , and gains increasing strength . Being wise and faithful in the

administration of its affairs , it may hope that there will be no renewal of the antagonism of the Anti-Masonic period , and that it will not again be subjected to the hard and trying discipline vvhich once tried the souls of Masons and proved whether or not they vvere possessed of the

heroic quality . Ours are bright and peaceful days ; let us not forget the past or its lessons ; and let us not forget the faithful Craftsmen vvho , amidst great discouragements , stood all so nobly for the honour of Freemasonry . Let us not forget that other men have laboured and we have entered into their labours . —Freemasons' Repository .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

GRAND LODGE OF IOWA . The proceedings at the 45 th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa at Cedar Rapids on the sth-yth June last , appear to have been more than usually satisfactory . The various reports showed that the lodges in the jurisdiction were conspicuous for their observance of the laws , and very zealous in the discharge of their duties .

The Grand Master ' s address covered a good deal of ground , but most of the circumstances referred to by him wereof local rather than of general interest . Bro . T . S . Parvin , Grand Secretary , vvas the recipient of sundry well-merited congratulations and eulogiums , and also of a very substantial testimonial in the shape of a deposit note for 1530 dollars , in acknowledging vvhich Bro . Parvin delivered a

very eloquent address . From the statistical and financial reports it appears that there are 430 lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge , with an aggregate membership of 21 , 572 , and that the balance in the Treasury is nearly 18 , 712 dollars ( £ 3742 ) . Bro . E . Carlton Blackmar remains Grand Master for the current year , and Bro . T . S . Parvin is still Grand Secretary , the address of the latter being " Cedar Rapids , " and not as formerly " Iowa City . "

GRAND LODGE OF MISSISSIPPI . Bro . E . G . DeLap , M . W . G . M ., presided at the 70 th Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge , held at Columbus , on the gth and 10 th February last . To judge from some of the remarks made by the Grand Master in the course of his address there vvould seem to be something like a diminution of the prosperity vvhich is so generally

attendant on Freemasonry in the United States . Among the Grand Master ' s recommendations was one for a reduction of the minimum fees for Degrees from 30 dollars to 15 dollars—and the recommendation vvas acted upon to the extent of reducing them to 20 dollars—on the ground that it vvas unwise to make Masonry too expensive . He also referred to the right possessed by every Mason in good

standing to visit lodges , and insisted that if objections vvere raised to the admission of a brother to a lodge as a visitor the grounds ot objection should be stated openly . Among the answers given to certain questions by the Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence we notice in particular the Committee ' s opinion as to "Saloon Keeping " is that it is an " offence against Masonry . " As vve have already

spoken in condemnation of this view , vve shall say nothing further than that , so far as we understand the subject , we see no reason for departing from the opinions we have already expressed . It is obvious , however , that if it is right to reject a candidate on the ground that he is a saloon keeper , it must be right to punish saloon keepers by exclusion from the Craft who have been already

received into its lodges . It seems there are 259 lodgesof which 201 were represented at the Annual Communication—with a total membership of 7253 , or rather'leas than in the previous year , and that the receipts are about 150 dollars (^ 30 ) in excess of the expenditure . The Grand Master for the current year is Bro . M . M . Evans , of Moss Point , and the Grand Secretary , Bro . J . L . Power , of

Jackson . GRAND LODGE OF WISCONSIN . The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin held its 47 th annual Communication , at Milwaukee , on the 12 th—i 4 thjune last Bro . Eugene S . Elliott , M . W . G . M ., being in the chair . As many as 187 out of the 209 lodges on the roll were represented on the occasion , and there vvas a full

muster of Grand Officers , Present and Past . The Grand Master , in his address , described the position of the Craft in the jurisdiction as being satisfactory . On the subject of saloon-keeping and the sale of liquor Bro . Elliott appears to have given a very sensible decision . He remarks : " The common law of Masonry has never recognised any difference in avocation or business , and I

fail to find any case where a saloon-keeper , simply by being such , has been deemed guilty of un-Masonic conduct , unless by virtue of some law or edict of the Grand Lodge to vvhich he vvas subordinate . Under the law of this State it is not un-Masonic to engage in the selling of liquor . " This is the ruling of a sane man , and we think none the worse of it because it " is not in accord vvith the law of Missouri , Mississippi , Kentucky , & c . " A sum of

400 dollars was appropriated for the purpose of holding schools of instruction in such lodges as the G . Master may designate , and 541 dollars vvere distributed in relieving distressed persons . There are 209 lodges on the roll of Grand Lodge , vvith an aggregate membership of 13 , 151 , and the receipts of the year—6371 dollars—are in excess of the expenditure . The Grand Master for the current year is Bro . Myron Reed , of Waupace , and the Grand Secretary , Bro . John W . Laflin , of Milwaukee .

GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA . The annual meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Canada vvas held on the 20 th July in the Blue Room of the Masonic lodge , Toronto-street . There vvas a large representation of the brethren present , amongst whom were noticed the following : Past Grand First

Principals Thomas Sargant , F . J . Menet , Daniel Spry , L . H , Henderson , Donald Ross , and Judge Macpherson ; Comps . R . B . Hungerford , Grand H . ; J . J . Mason , Grand J . ; D . McLellan , Grand Scribe E . ; J . S . Dewar , Grand Scribe N . ; John Nettleton , Ed . Mitchell , T . McCarroll , J , Ross Robertson , Col . MacLeod Moore , Henry Robertson , Hugh Murray , Joseph Beck , J . H . Widdifield , M . D .,

John Creasor , Q . C , Alex . Patterson , W . Forbes , VV . G . Reid , I . P . Willson , Otto Klotz , J . B . Nixon , P . J . Slatter , W . Gibson , J . A . Wills , T . F . Blackwood , J . B . Trayes , T . L . M . Tipton , J . M . L . Stevenson , D . McPhie , J . Malloy , D . H . Martyn , M . D ., John Scoon , F . W . Gearing , J . E . Harding , and others . The acting ist Grand Principal , M . Ex . Comp . Thomas Sargant , presided , and after the preliminary part of the business

ofthe chapter reviewed in a comprehensive address the vvork of the year . He alluded to the unforseen circumstances that placed him in the position of head of the chapter , after which the workings of the various subordinate chapters were discussed and commented on . The Grand Z . condemned the lethargy and apathy noticeable in some of the chapters , declaring that the cause thereof must be assigned to the fact that the energies of some of thc