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their working bees to act for them , and how , consequently , London is so far behind them in the number of candidates they return at each election , and that because they have hitherto neglected to follow the motto of " In unity is strength . " I remain , dear Sir , yours fraternally , CHARLES JOHN PERCEVAL .
THE WORLD'S FAVOUR FOR FREEMASONRY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — - I have been waiting to see some reply to those excellent letters on the so-called superior degrees , or Christian Masonry ; but I am led to believe from the
arguments adduced and my own observation and research , that it is impossible to controvert or refute theopinions and facts which have been so fearlessly and ably expressed by "Craftsman , " and I should like to see those letters embodied in the form of a lecture and placed in the hands of initiates ,
to enable them to understand more fully the theory of our authorised Masonic system , and to perceive that any dogmatic teaching is totally at variance with our Masonic professions and principles . I am , fraternally yours , E . S . M .
CHRISTIAN MASONRY AND THE SWEDENBORGIAN RITE . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I notice in the Freemason of the 13 th inst . a very able letter from " Craftsman , " on the subject of Christian Masonry . In paragraph three cf that letter he refers to
" so-called Cryptic Masonry , to the ntes of Misraim , Memphis , Sivedcnborg , & c . " Now , I am ralher concerned in the defence of the last-named degree or rite , and I beg permission to say a few words . In the first place Swedenborgian Masonry cannot in any sense be called a Christian rite—that is to say , its ritual
is as free from any sectarian bias as Craft Masonry itself , of which system it is a philosophical exposition . The ceremonies of Swedenborgian Masonry indeed point to very primitive times and very primitive practices . This your coriespondent " Craftsman" could easily learn for himself if he thought proper . Nor is there anything trivial or
childish in the Ritual of Swedenborgian Masonry . The whole system is massive , impressive , and eminently suggestive . Every Craft Mason who attentively considers its solemn lessons will hail it as a desitable and interpretative addition to Masonic Science . Nor , it should be remembeied , is the
Swedenborgian system a modern rite . It is nearly as old as Royal Arch Masonry , anil it is nowhere at variance with established Masonic truths . " Craftsman " says he is always ready to be convinced by evidence anel argument . As you may be aware , the forthcoming number of theRosicrucian will contain a long
account of the Swedenborgian rite , prepared by myself , and to that statement I will for the present refer your correspondent , our brother " Craftsman , " but should he desire a better acquaintance with Swedenborgian Masonry I am always ready to confer with any brother on the subject . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally and truly ,
KENNETH R . II . MACKENZIE , IX ° , Supreme Grand Secretary , Swedenborgian Rite .
A DISCLAIMER . To the Editor of Ihe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Through the medium of your widespread and valuable paper kindly allow mc to thank the numerous friends whoso readily expressed their willingness to support
me for the Secretaryship of the Girls , ' School , and even voted for Bro . " Paul Storr . " I beg to inform them that I was not a candidate for the office , but am proud of the fraternal esteem of my brcthicn in the Craft . I am , yours fraternally ,
E . F . STORR , P . M . 22 , S . W . 1679 ' P . S . Chap . 192 , and Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions .
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir , — Last year some of your readers were ltd generously to help us to provide for nearly 500 poor boys and girls vho attend the Hackney Juvenile Mission a day ' s
excursion into the country . This year the manager hopes to be able to take some 300 children for a day in July or August , and 1 should be glad if your readers will again aid practically by sending donations to either Mr . John Newman , Hon . Manager , 11 7 , Cheapside , E . C . ; Mr . H . M . Heath , 4 , St . Thomas ' sroad , Hackney ; or to yours obediently ,
ATHRO ALFRED KNIGHT . 71 , King Edward ' s-strect , South Hackney , London , E .
At a meeting of the Court of Common Council , at which the Lord Mayor presided , it was resolved to present the Freedom of the City in a gold box to the Earl of Beaconsfield and Lord Salisbnry , as a testimony of the court ' s appreciation of their services at the Berlin Congress .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod ge of Suffolk was held at Colchester on Tuesday , 9 th inst . A detailed report of the proceedings , kindly forwarded by a correspondent , unavoidably stands over until next week .
English Masonry In North Africa.
ENGLISH MASONRY IN NORTH AFRICA .
On the afternoon of Saturday , 22 nd June , the Italian steamer " Caprera " anchored in the midst of the beautiful bay of Tunis , which 'ashes the shores rendered famous in history as the site of the once flourishing city of Carthage . The arrival of the " Caprera" had been
anxiously expected by the brethren of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , who had assembled at the seaport of the Goletta to receive their worthy D . G . M ., R . W . Bro . William Kingston , of Malta , and several of his Grand Officers , who had with true Masonic zeal and a courageous disregard of the inconveniences of an Oriental summer travelled from Malta to pay an official visit lo this
young but prosperous lodge , and at the same time to inaugurate the Mark Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , and to consecrate the Royal Arch Chapter Ancient Carthage , No . 1717 . The D . G . M ., D . G . J . W ., D . G . Reg ., and others were met at the Goletta by the W . M ., Bros . Broadley , the S . W ., Rev . E . B . Frankel , the f . W . ; Barker , C . E ., the Chaplain ; the Rev . E . H . Shepherd , B . A ., the J . D ., Pentecost , and others , and the party proceeded to Tunis by the evening
tram . On the following day a great number of the brethren ( including the D . G . M . ) attended Divine service at the EnglistrChurch , dedicated to St . Augustine , where an eloquent and appropriate sermon was preached by the D . G . Chaplain , Bro . E . B . Frankel , J . W . 1717 . On Monday , 24 th June ( by a happy coincidence , the
feast of St . John the Baptist ) , a goodly number of English and foreign brethren assembled in the commodious Masonic Hall , situated in a street bearing the Oriental name of Strada Si Aly Azuz . The lodge-room has a peculiarly elegant appearance , and is furnished throughout in a complete and satisfactory manner . It is nearly 45 feet long , and will contain with ease about eighty brethren . The
walls of the lodge are covered with appropriate fresco , almost elaborate in design , anel the whole house is brilliantly lighted with gas . A refreshment room , waiting room , etc ., arc composed in the general arrangement . The Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , was opened by W . Bro . Broadley at 4 p . m . The following W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s were present : VV . Bros . N . Lcnghi , 33 ° , P . M . of
Lodge Caprera , at Alcxanelria , ( P . M . 1717 ); P . Ghiani Mameli , 33 , P . M . and P . M . W . S . of the Lodge and Chapter Vittoria Fidelta , at Cagliari , and deputy for that city to the parliament of Italy ; Vais , 33 , P . M ., and P . M . W . S . at Leghorn ; Dr . Maignaini , P . M . of the Lo : ! ge Carthage and Utica , at Tunis ; the Baron James Castellnuovo , W . M . of the Italian Lodge Hisorgimento , at Ti nis ; P . Sulema ,
180 , P . M . of the Italian Ledge Concoidia anl jProgrcsso , at Tunis . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel , S . W . ; J . E . L . Barker , C . E ., J . W . ; A . Blanch , acting Treasurer ; S . Souiller , Secretary ; A . Perini , M . D ., S . D . ; G . Pentecost , J . D . ; Rev . E . H . Shepherd , B . A ., Chaplain ; P . Paleslogo , I . G . ; V . C . Clement , D . of C . ; M . Lumbroso and M . Schembii ,
Stewards , anil H . Haylock , Tyler , together with Bros , the Chevalier Tulia de la Tunisic , Consul General of the German Empire ; J . J . Gardiner , C . E . ; M . Cassanollo , M . D ., and nearly fifty others , including the officers of the newlyfounded Italian Loelge II Rise rgimento . On an alarm being given that the Distriet Grand Lodge of Malta sought admittance a procession entered the lodge
in the following order : Bros . Beck , D . G . Purs ., Paleologo , D . G . Steward , bearing the greater lights ; Bro . Pentecost , D . G . Steward , bearing the D . G . Lodge banner ; Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel , D . G . Chapla n ; Charles Riechelman , D . 3 . J . W . ; the R . W . Bro . William Kingston , D . G . M . The D . G . M . was received with the honours due to his exalted rank . The D . G . M . assumeel the gavel , and Ihe
W . M ., Bro . Broadley , his place as D . G . S . W . The other D . G . Officers assumeil their posts , and D . G . Lodge was declared open in ample form . The D . G . Chaplain having offered up a prayer , the W . M . tendered the books of the loelge for the inspection of the D . G . M ., and addressed the D . G . M . as follows : — R . W . Sir , —Allow mc on behalf of myself and the officers
and members of this lodge to hid you welcome to Ancient Carthage . We arc deeply sensible of the honour you have done us in coming amongst us , and of the great sacrifices made by yourself and your Grand Officers to accomplish this visit , so important in the annals of my lodge , and I feel sure so much calculaleel to advance our prosperity . I feel almost justified in saying that your presence in Tunis
to-day has a deep interest , not only for this lodge and this district in particular , but ferthe Masonic world in general . Few spots possess greater attraction to the historical student of Masonry than the site of that mighty city freim which we derive our name , the ruins of which arc almost visible from the place on which we now stand . Founded by the countrymen of our Grand Master , H . B ., seven
centuries before the Chiistian era , it was adorned and embellished by the " cunning workman" of the Phoenician race , and finally , when Tyre itself fell before a victorious foe , it afforded a refuge to the descendants of those great men who originated , as our tiadilions inform us , the secrets and mysteries of our honourable Order . The ruins of that once powerful city con ain mai y a mark and many
a symbol familiar to all workers of our Craft , and , strange to say , these marks and these symbols have been perpetuated by the Moslem conquerors , whose children now possess those beautiful hills sloping down to the Mediterranean , once crowned by the Mistress of the World . It is to a lodge and a country possessing these almost
unrivalled . associations that I welcome you to-day . You find in our midst many representatives of the G . O . of Italy , who join with us in thanking you for the honour you have done us to visit this distant part of your province . Italy anil England have enjoyed a long and unbroken friendship , and 1 can trul y state that the most cordial and fraternal
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feelings exist between the Italian and English Masons in Tunis . Wc all of us are determined to overcome the difficulties engendered by diversities of race and creed , and unite together in upholding by example , as well as precept , the great doctrines upon which Freemasonry is based . The progress of our lodge up to the present time has surpassed all our expectations . We owe much to
the encouragement afforded us by yourself and your excellent D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Rosenbush , and your presence amongst us to-night fills our cup of gratitude to the brim . Your > isit will always form an important epoch in the history of this lodge , and will serve as an impetus to one and all of us to put forth fresh exertions in the Masonic cause . The Supreme Grand Chapter of England has
lately given us a proof of its confidence in granting us a charter to open a B . A . Chapter in connection with our lodge , and we are fully determined to justify the trust so kindly repused in us , that neither the Grand Lodge nor the Grand Chapter may ever regret extending their
jurisdiction and that of your district to the shores of North Africa , and thus enable English Masons to work English Masonry in the country which will always be associated with the fame and glory of the mighty Tyrian nation , to which in all probability we owe the very existence of our Order .
The R . W . D . G . M . replied as follows : — W . Bro . Broadley , W . P . M . 's , officers , and brethren—I thank you very much for the cordial reception accoreled by you this evening to my grand officers and myself . In coming amongst you 1 have done nothing moie than to fulfil my duty as D . G . M ., and I must say that in the present instance my task has been a very pleasant one . I
congratulate W . Bro . Broadley on the result of his great exertions in the cause of Masonry in Tunis , and particularly on the prosperity and increasing importance of the lodge over which he rules . I only hope that the fame of the Ancient Carthage Lodge will be lasting and that its future may be as satisfactory as ils beginning . The R . W . D . G . M . closed the D . G . L . W . Bro . Broadley , at the request of the R . W . D . G . M .,
resumed the gavel and proceeded with the ordinary work of the lodge . Mr . Joseph Allegro , an officer in the Turkish army , was then introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry in the E . A . Degree , the ceremony being carried on in the French language . The W . M . then alluded to the presence of the W . M . and officers and of the recently established Italian Lodge , II Risorgimenti ) , and wished both them and their lodge every
success . W . Bro . Baron Castellnuovo , M . D . replied in appropriate terms , ar . d expressed his high sense of W . Bio . Broadley ' s cordiality and gooel feeling towarels the lodge over which he hael been elected to govern , and hoped that both loelges would unite in forming a column of mutual defence and support .
The Chaplain of the loelge , Bro . E . II . Shepherd , having offered up an appropriate prayer , the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m . At 8 o ' clock a banquet was given , under the presielency of the W . M ., in the refreshment room , which was very numerously attended by the brethren and Masonic visitors .
The usual toasts of obligation were given and responded to , anel that of the D . G . M . awakened peculiar enthusiasm . W . Bro . Kingston in returning thanks expressed his gratification at the reception accorded to him and his officers , and proposed " The Health of the W . M . and principal F ' ouiiders of the Lodge , Bro . Broadley " proposed " The Health of the Officers , " coupling
with the toast that of Bro . the Rev . E . A . Frankel , S . W ., to whose Masonic zeal he rendered ample testimony . Seveial other toasts were proposed and answered to , and amongst that of "The Grand Orient of Italy , " responded to by W . Bro . Ghiani-Mameli , Deputy of the Italian Parliament ; ' * W . Bro . J . M . P . Montagu , G . D . of England , " lion , member of j 717 ; " The Former Masters of Lodges in
Tunis , " tLqucntly proposeel by W . Bro . Lenghi , anel respondee ! to appropriately by W . Bros . D . Mugnani and P . Sulema . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at 11 p . m . The ru-xt morning at 8 a . m ., the brethren met to dedicate the newly-founded Mark Mason ' s Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , named alter the popular and much esteemed
D . G . M . of Malta . The proceedings being opened accoreling to ancient custom , R . W . Bro . Kingston , P . M ., No . 109 , installed the first W . M ., Bro . Broadley . The following brethren were then advanced , viz ., Bros . Perini , W . Castellnuovo , C . E . ; A . blanch , Dr . Cassanello , Schrembri , Gardelle , Dcnti , Enriquez , and Barker , C . E .
Another meeting was held at 4 p . m ., when six other brethren attained the Hon . Degree , viz ., the Chevalier Tulin de la Tunisei , Felici , They , Macario , Cassar , and Bourepaux . A third Mark Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., when seven brethren also sought advancement , i . e ., Bras . J . J . Gardiner , C . E . ; V . Fingi , Anit ' , V . C . Clements , M . Lo Gallais ,
S . Souiller , and E . Num . The ceremonies being over , anel the advancement of the twenty-two candidates efficiently carried out with the aid of the visiting brethren from Malta , a short address was delived by the W . M . on the special interest of Mark Masonry for brethren in Tunis , who expressed his pleasure at the name of the lodge , No . 222 , serving as a memorial
of the visit of the Installing Officer , R . W . P . M . M . Kingston , and expressed a hope that it would ever continue as a memorial of his haul work and great popularity in the district over which he ruled . The D . G . M . having returned thanks , the W . M . in ^ vested the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Rev . E . B . Fianket , S . W . ; G . Penticost , J . W . ; Dr . A . Pcrrini , M . O . ; Dr . N . Cassauellor , S . O . ; j . J . Gardiner
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their working bees to act for them , and how , consequently , London is so far behind them in the number of candidates they return at each election , and that because they have hitherto neglected to follow the motto of " In unity is strength . " I remain , dear Sir , yours fraternally , CHARLES JOHN PERCEVAL .
THE WORLD'S FAVOUR FOR FREEMASONRY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — - I have been waiting to see some reply to those excellent letters on the so-called superior degrees , or Christian Masonry ; but I am led to believe from the
arguments adduced and my own observation and research , that it is impossible to controvert or refute theopinions and facts which have been so fearlessly and ably expressed by "Craftsman , " and I should like to see those letters embodied in the form of a lecture and placed in the hands of initiates ,
to enable them to understand more fully the theory of our authorised Masonic system , and to perceive that any dogmatic teaching is totally at variance with our Masonic professions and principles . I am , fraternally yours , E . S . M .
CHRISTIAN MASONRY AND THE SWEDENBORGIAN RITE . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I notice in the Freemason of the 13 th inst . a very able letter from " Craftsman , " on the subject of Christian Masonry . In paragraph three cf that letter he refers to
" so-called Cryptic Masonry , to the ntes of Misraim , Memphis , Sivedcnborg , & c . " Now , I am ralher concerned in the defence of the last-named degree or rite , and I beg permission to say a few words . In the first place Swedenborgian Masonry cannot in any sense be called a Christian rite—that is to say , its ritual
is as free from any sectarian bias as Craft Masonry itself , of which system it is a philosophical exposition . The ceremonies of Swedenborgian Masonry indeed point to very primitive times and very primitive practices . This your coriespondent " Craftsman" could easily learn for himself if he thought proper . Nor is there anything trivial or
childish in the Ritual of Swedenborgian Masonry . The whole system is massive , impressive , and eminently suggestive . Every Craft Mason who attentively considers its solemn lessons will hail it as a desitable and interpretative addition to Masonic Science . Nor , it should be remembeied , is the
Swedenborgian system a modern rite . It is nearly as old as Royal Arch Masonry , anil it is nowhere at variance with established Masonic truths . " Craftsman " says he is always ready to be convinced by evidence anel argument . As you may be aware , the forthcoming number of theRosicrucian will contain a long
account of the Swedenborgian rite , prepared by myself , and to that statement I will for the present refer your correspondent , our brother " Craftsman , " but should he desire a better acquaintance with Swedenborgian Masonry I am always ready to confer with any brother on the subject . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally and truly ,
KENNETH R . II . MACKENZIE , IX ° , Supreme Grand Secretary , Swedenborgian Rite .
A DISCLAIMER . To the Editor of Ihe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Through the medium of your widespread and valuable paper kindly allow mc to thank the numerous friends whoso readily expressed their willingness to support
me for the Secretaryship of the Girls , ' School , and even voted for Bro . " Paul Storr . " I beg to inform them that I was not a candidate for the office , but am proud of the fraternal esteem of my brcthicn in the Craft . I am , yours fraternally ,
E . F . STORR , P . M . 22 , S . W . 1679 ' P . S . Chap . 192 , and Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions .
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir , — Last year some of your readers were ltd generously to help us to provide for nearly 500 poor boys and girls vho attend the Hackney Juvenile Mission a day ' s
excursion into the country . This year the manager hopes to be able to take some 300 children for a day in July or August , and 1 should be glad if your readers will again aid practically by sending donations to either Mr . John Newman , Hon . Manager , 11 7 , Cheapside , E . C . ; Mr . H . M . Heath , 4 , St . Thomas ' sroad , Hackney ; or to yours obediently ,
ATHRO ALFRED KNIGHT . 71 , King Edward ' s-strect , South Hackney , London , E .
At a meeting of the Court of Common Council , at which the Lord Mayor presided , it was resolved to present the Freedom of the City in a gold box to the Earl of Beaconsfield and Lord Salisbnry , as a testimony of the court ' s appreciation of their services at the Berlin Congress .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lod ge of Suffolk was held at Colchester on Tuesday , 9 th inst . A detailed report of the proceedings , kindly forwarded by a correspondent , unavoidably stands over until next week .
English Masonry In North Africa.
ENGLISH MASONRY IN NORTH AFRICA .
On the afternoon of Saturday , 22 nd June , the Italian steamer " Caprera " anchored in the midst of the beautiful bay of Tunis , which 'ashes the shores rendered famous in history as the site of the once flourishing city of Carthage . The arrival of the " Caprera" had been
anxiously expected by the brethren of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , who had assembled at the seaport of the Goletta to receive their worthy D . G . M ., R . W . Bro . William Kingston , of Malta , and several of his Grand Officers , who had with true Masonic zeal and a courageous disregard of the inconveniences of an Oriental summer travelled from Malta to pay an official visit lo this
young but prosperous lodge , and at the same time to inaugurate the Mark Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , and to consecrate the Royal Arch Chapter Ancient Carthage , No . 1717 . The D . G . M ., D . G . J . W ., D . G . Reg ., and others were met at the Goletta by the W . M ., Bros . Broadley , the S . W ., Rev . E . B . Frankel , the f . W . ; Barker , C . E ., the Chaplain ; the Rev . E . H . Shepherd , B . A ., the J . D ., Pentecost , and others , and the party proceeded to Tunis by the evening
tram . On the following day a great number of the brethren ( including the D . G . M . ) attended Divine service at the EnglistrChurch , dedicated to St . Augustine , where an eloquent and appropriate sermon was preached by the D . G . Chaplain , Bro . E . B . Frankel , J . W . 1717 . On Monday , 24 th June ( by a happy coincidence , the
feast of St . John the Baptist ) , a goodly number of English and foreign brethren assembled in the commodious Masonic Hall , situated in a street bearing the Oriental name of Strada Si Aly Azuz . The lodge-room has a peculiarly elegant appearance , and is furnished throughout in a complete and satisfactory manner . It is nearly 45 feet long , and will contain with ease about eighty brethren . The
walls of the lodge are covered with appropriate fresco , almost elaborate in design , anel the whole house is brilliantly lighted with gas . A refreshment room , waiting room , etc ., arc composed in the general arrangement . The Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , was opened by W . Bro . Broadley at 4 p . m . The following W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s were present : VV . Bros . N . Lcnghi , 33 ° , P . M . of
Lodge Caprera , at Alcxanelria , ( P . M . 1717 ); P . Ghiani Mameli , 33 , P . M . and P . M . W . S . of the Lodge and Chapter Vittoria Fidelta , at Cagliari , and deputy for that city to the parliament of Italy ; Vais , 33 , P . M ., and P . M . W . S . at Leghorn ; Dr . Maignaini , P . M . of the Lo : ! ge Carthage and Utica , at Tunis ; the Baron James Castellnuovo , W . M . of the Italian Lodge Hisorgimento , at Ti nis ; P . Sulema ,
180 , P . M . of the Italian Ledge Concoidia anl jProgrcsso , at Tunis . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel , S . W . ; J . E . L . Barker , C . E ., J . W . ; A . Blanch , acting Treasurer ; S . Souiller , Secretary ; A . Perini , M . D ., S . D . ; G . Pentecost , J . D . ; Rev . E . H . Shepherd , B . A ., Chaplain ; P . Paleslogo , I . G . ; V . C . Clement , D . of C . ; M . Lumbroso and M . Schembii ,
Stewards , anil H . Haylock , Tyler , together with Bros , the Chevalier Tulia de la Tunisic , Consul General of the German Empire ; J . J . Gardiner , C . E . ; M . Cassanollo , M . D ., and nearly fifty others , including the officers of the newlyfounded Italian Loelge II Rise rgimento . On an alarm being given that the Distriet Grand Lodge of Malta sought admittance a procession entered the lodge
in the following order : Bros . Beck , D . G . Purs ., Paleologo , D . G . Steward , bearing the greater lights ; Bro . Pentecost , D . G . Steward , bearing the D . G . Lodge banner ; Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel , D . G . Chapla n ; Charles Riechelman , D . 3 . J . W . ; the R . W . Bro . William Kingston , D . G . M . The D . G . M . was received with the honours due to his exalted rank . The D . G . M . assumeel the gavel , and Ihe
W . M ., Bro . Broadley , his place as D . G . S . W . The other D . G . Officers assumeil their posts , and D . G . Lodge was declared open in ample form . The D . G . Chaplain having offered up a prayer , the W . M . tendered the books of the loelge for the inspection of the D . G . M ., and addressed the D . G . M . as follows : — R . W . Sir , —Allow mc on behalf of myself and the officers
and members of this lodge to hid you welcome to Ancient Carthage . We arc deeply sensible of the honour you have done us in coming amongst us , and of the great sacrifices made by yourself and your Grand Officers to accomplish this visit , so important in the annals of my lodge , and I feel sure so much calculaleel to advance our prosperity . I feel almost justified in saying that your presence in Tunis
to-day has a deep interest , not only for this lodge and this district in particular , but ferthe Masonic world in general . Few spots possess greater attraction to the historical student of Masonry than the site of that mighty city freim which we derive our name , the ruins of which arc almost visible from the place on which we now stand . Founded by the countrymen of our Grand Master , H . B ., seven
centuries before the Chiistian era , it was adorned and embellished by the " cunning workman" of the Phoenician race , and finally , when Tyre itself fell before a victorious foe , it afforded a refuge to the descendants of those great men who originated , as our tiadilions inform us , the secrets and mysteries of our honourable Order . The ruins of that once powerful city con ain mai y a mark and many
a symbol familiar to all workers of our Craft , and , strange to say , these marks and these symbols have been perpetuated by the Moslem conquerors , whose children now possess those beautiful hills sloping down to the Mediterranean , once crowned by the Mistress of the World . It is to a lodge and a country possessing these almost
unrivalled . associations that I welcome you to-day . You find in our midst many representatives of the G . O . of Italy , who join with us in thanking you for the honour you have done us to visit this distant part of your province . Italy anil England have enjoyed a long and unbroken friendship , and 1 can trul y state that the most cordial and fraternal
English Masonry In North Africa.
feelings exist between the Italian and English Masons in Tunis . Wc all of us are determined to overcome the difficulties engendered by diversities of race and creed , and unite together in upholding by example , as well as precept , the great doctrines upon which Freemasonry is based . The progress of our lodge up to the present time has surpassed all our expectations . We owe much to
the encouragement afforded us by yourself and your excellent D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Rosenbush , and your presence amongst us to-night fills our cup of gratitude to the brim . Your > isit will always form an important epoch in the history of this lodge , and will serve as an impetus to one and all of us to put forth fresh exertions in the Masonic cause . The Supreme Grand Chapter of England has
lately given us a proof of its confidence in granting us a charter to open a B . A . Chapter in connection with our lodge , and we are fully determined to justify the trust so kindly repused in us , that neither the Grand Lodge nor the Grand Chapter may ever regret extending their
jurisdiction and that of your district to the shores of North Africa , and thus enable English Masons to work English Masonry in the country which will always be associated with the fame and glory of the mighty Tyrian nation , to which in all probability we owe the very existence of our Order .
The R . W . D . G . M . replied as follows : — W . Bro . Broadley , W . P . M . 's , officers , and brethren—I thank you very much for the cordial reception accoreled by you this evening to my grand officers and myself . In coming amongst you 1 have done nothing moie than to fulfil my duty as D . G . M ., and I must say that in the present instance my task has been a very pleasant one . I
congratulate W . Bro . Broadley on the result of his great exertions in the cause of Masonry in Tunis , and particularly on the prosperity and increasing importance of the lodge over which he rules . I only hope that the fame of the Ancient Carthage Lodge will be lasting and that its future may be as satisfactory as ils beginning . The R . W . D . G . M . closed the D . G . L . W . Bro . Broadley , at the request of the R . W . D . G . M .,
resumed the gavel and proceeded with the ordinary work of the lodge . Mr . Joseph Allegro , an officer in the Turkish army , was then introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry in the E . A . Degree , the ceremony being carried on in the French language . The W . M . then alluded to the presence of the W . M . and officers and of the recently established Italian Lodge , II Risorgimenti ) , and wished both them and their lodge every
success . W . Bro . Baron Castellnuovo , M . D . replied in appropriate terms , ar . d expressed his high sense of W . Bio . Broadley ' s cordiality and gooel feeling towarels the lodge over which he hael been elected to govern , and hoped that both loelges would unite in forming a column of mutual defence and support .
The Chaplain of the loelge , Bro . E . II . Shepherd , having offered up an appropriate prayer , the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m . At 8 o ' clock a banquet was given , under the presielency of the W . M ., in the refreshment room , which was very numerously attended by the brethren and Masonic visitors .
The usual toasts of obligation were given and responded to , anel that of the D . G . M . awakened peculiar enthusiasm . W . Bro . Kingston in returning thanks expressed his gratification at the reception accorded to him and his officers , and proposed " The Health of the W . M . and principal F ' ouiiders of the Lodge , Bro . Broadley " proposed " The Health of the Officers , " coupling
with the toast that of Bro . the Rev . E . A . Frankel , S . W ., to whose Masonic zeal he rendered ample testimony . Seveial other toasts were proposed and answered to , and amongst that of "The Grand Orient of Italy , " responded to by W . Bro . Ghiani-Mameli , Deputy of the Italian Parliament ; ' * W . Bro . J . M . P . Montagu , G . D . of England , " lion , member of j 717 ; " The Former Masters of Lodges in
Tunis , " tLqucntly proposeel by W . Bro . Lenghi , anel respondee ! to appropriately by W . Bros . D . Mugnani and P . Sulema . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close at 11 p . m . The ru-xt morning at 8 a . m ., the brethren met to dedicate the newly-founded Mark Mason ' s Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , named alter the popular and much esteemed
D . G . M . of Malta . The proceedings being opened accoreling to ancient custom , R . W . Bro . Kingston , P . M ., No . 109 , installed the first W . M ., Bro . Broadley . The following brethren were then advanced , viz ., Bros . Perini , W . Castellnuovo , C . E . ; A . blanch , Dr . Cassanello , Schrembri , Gardelle , Dcnti , Enriquez , and Barker , C . E .
Another meeting was held at 4 p . m ., when six other brethren attained the Hon . Degree , viz ., the Chevalier Tulin de la Tunisei , Felici , They , Macario , Cassar , and Bourepaux . A third Mark Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., when seven brethren also sought advancement , i . e ., Bras . J . J . Gardiner , C . E . ; V . Fingi , Anit ' , V . C . Clements , M . Lo Gallais ,
S . Souiller , and E . Num . The ceremonies being over , anel the advancement of the twenty-two candidates efficiently carried out with the aid of the visiting brethren from Malta , a short address was delived by the W . M . on the special interest of Mark Masonry for brethren in Tunis , who expressed his pleasure at the name of the lodge , No . 222 , serving as a memorial
of the visit of the Installing Officer , R . W . P . M . M . Kingston , and expressed a hope that it would ever continue as a memorial of his haul work and great popularity in the district over which he ruled . The D . G . M . having returned thanks , the W . M . in ^ vested the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Rev . E . B . Fianket , S . W . ; G . Penticost , J . W . ; Dr . A . Pcrrini , M . O . ; Dr . N . Cassauellor , S . O . ; j . J . Gardiner