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East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The children educated by this Institution were entertained by the Committee at the Manchester Jubilee Exhibition on Thursday , the nth inst . A Sub-Committee , comprising the Chairman , Bro . J . A . Birch ; Deputy
Chairman , Uro . J . P . Brockbink j Treasurer , Bro . J . H . Siliitoaj and Bros . C . Heywood , J . F . Hoffgaard , E . Griffith Hughes , James Andrew , and the Secretary , Bro . Joh n Chadwick , was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . Many of the children reside at long distances from Manchester , and to each of them was sent a free return
railwav pass for themselves and one parent or guardian , with free ad . r . issijn to the Exhibition , and tram fares for those who had to proceed across Manchester . At one o ' clock the children , with their friends , numbering about 70 , assembled at the Temperance Dining- Room , in the liish section , and were received by Bros . Sillitoe , Chadwick , and Hughes , who conducted them 10 tables specially
set apart for them . A substantial dinner was provided by the caterer , Mr . Mackenzie Ross , and the manner in which "the good things disappeared shjwed that good appetites weie the order of the day . As soon as the meal was finished the children and their friends dispersed over the Exhibition , care having been taken to avoid any appearance of " Bumbledom" or ester , tatious show of Charity .
At 5 . 30 the guests again assembled in the same room for tea , which was also of a very substantial kind . During the afternoon many brethren who take an interest in the Institution had arrived , and watched with considerable satisfaction this part of the proceedings . Amongst them were Bros . J . A . Birch , chairman , J . Barker , W . Sowter , J . Robinson , and others of Manchester ; G . P . Brockbank ,
Bolton ; J . Keishaw , Ashton ; T . L . Buckley , Mossleyj W . Balmerand W . Hutchinson , Bury ; J . Sutcliffe , Haslingden ; and olhers from Blackburn , Burnley , & c . After tea the children were again set at liberty to roam according to their " own sweet wills , " but before leaving the room many of the parents expressed , in a quiet way , their appreciation of the great kindness of the Committee
in giving the children an opportunity of seeing this magnificent Lxhibtion , which otherwise they would not have been able to visit . t At the kind invitation of I'ro . E . Giiffiih Hughes , the Chairman of the Exhibition Club , which is situated on an
island within the precincts of the Exhibition , the brethren present adjourned thereto , and partook of the hospitality of that worthy brother . A word of praise is due to Bro . Chadwick for the careful manner in which he manipulated the various details , which added materially to the success of the entertainment .
District Grand Chapter Of Victoria (E.C.)
DISTRICT GRAND CHAPTER OF VICTORIA ( E . C . )
The annual convocation of the above District Grand Chapter was held on the 4 th of July in the Freemasons ' Hall , Collins-street , Melbourne . J he M . E . Grand Superintendent , Crimp . Sir W . 1 . Claike , being out of thecolony ,
the chair of rust Principal was occupied by Comp . Dr . H . St . John Clarke , D . G . H ., supported by Comps . John James , P . Z . 530 , P . D . G . J ., and Dr . Willmott , P . Z . 752 , D . G . J ., in the stcond and third chairs . Comp . H . \ V . Lowry was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Comp . J . A . Clark was appointed to succeed his late
father in the position of Janitor . The officers for the year , appointed by the M . E . Grand Superintendent , were invested as follows : Comp . J . A . Cantor , P . Z . 474 Dist . G . J . „ I . H . Lempiiere , PZ . 729 ... Dist . G . S . E . „ W . F . Lamonby , P . Z . 752 ... Dist . G . S . N . „ J . Wilkinson , P . Z . 930 Dist . G . P . S . „ H . W . Lo vry , P . Z . 930 ... Dist . G . Treas .
„ T . H . White , P . Z . 713 ... Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ W . Burrough , Z . 727 Dist . G . Std . Br . „ C . R . Reeves , P . Z . 727 ... Dist . G . D . C . „ David Lee , 752 ... ... ... Dist . G . Org . „ J . A . Clark Dist . G . Janitor . There are 12 Koyal Arch chapters in Victoria under the English Conslitutions , three of which are dormant .
South Africa.
South Africa .
SIMON'S TOWN . —Phcenix Lodge ( No . i 860 ) . —• One of the largfst gatherings of the brethren that has been known for many years assembled in the Temple of the above lodge on Thursday , the 7 th ult ., to assist at the installation of the W . M . and officers for the ensuing
year . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Audit report , showing a good balance , was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was then recorded to Bro . Bynon , P . M ., Treas ., and the Audit Committee .
The visitors and various lodges were then announced , when the Temple was crowded to excess , among whom were Bros . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S . of the District Grand Lodge ; Day , I . P . M . British Lodge ; King , W . M . Carnarvon Lodge ; Townshend , W . M . Phcenix , Namaqualand ; and Barrabell . R . W . M . Royal Alfred Lodge ( S . C ) . Bro . BurnesJWwas dulpresented by Bro
, .., y . •tjj k ' P - M . j with a few very appropriate words as the W . M . elect , after which Bro . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S ., jn a very impressive manner duly installed Bro . Burnes in 'he chair of K . S . according to ancient cust jm . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following QIJF " ' ' t ( le insignia of lh ; ir offices : Bros . Brunt , 5-W . ; Craisr . I . W .: Bynon . P . M .. Treas .: Pollard .-
gee . ; Willett , S . D . ; Hooper , J . D . ; Kenni-on , D . C . ; £ , •De Stadler , Org . ; Brebner , I . G . ; and Haywood , mas ' . ^ ; Toogood , P . M ., addressing the various VV »» ' " ' s usua ' and very impressive manner . The *» -M . then adjourned the lodge to the British Hotel , " ¦ Here a sumptuous banquet wis provided by Bro . Stanley ,
Ra ' » , am P justice was done , while the band of H . M . S . sleigh performed several selections of very appropriate « sic ; under their able conductor , Bro . Beech . After the . "quet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily K'vcn and as heartily responded to . "Tu ° r acl < > P-M-, in a few and effective words , proposed lh e Installing Officers . "
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Bro . Riddelsdell , in responding , said the D . G . M . wished him to convey his sincere sympathy to Bro . Toogood , P . M ., for his bereavement , and in so doing , he believed he was expressing the sentiments of the whole of the District Grand Lodge . At the same time it gave him great pleasuie to ni ness such a large gathering and the advancement the lodge had made since its formation seven years
ago—it now numbered the second lodge under the British Jurisdiction . He wished them every prosperity . Bro . Toogood also responded . He said the brethren could not expect much from him under his present circumstances ; but he could not pass over without expressing his sentiments , it being the proudest hour of his lite to see the eighth Master installed as W . M . of the lodge and his first child assuming the I . P . M . chair .
Bro . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S ., then proposed the toast of the evening , " I he W . M . " Bro . Burnes , in responding , said that he would not detain them with a long speech , but simply and heartily thank them for the kind manner in vvh . ch they had diunk his health . On his becoming a member of this lodge he had no expectation of becoming its Master ; but as they
had placed him in that proud position he would strive to leave the lodge in the same good repute as that in which he had received the charge of it , and he would do all in his power to promote the interest of the lodge . Bro . Toogood , P . M ., then proposed " The I . P . M ., Bro . Cogil , " in a few brief words , stating how Bro . Cogil had sprung from the root , and passed through its various
branches to the top of the tree , and retired with laurels . Bro . Cogil gave a brief reply . " The Sister Lodges and Brother Visitors " was then proposed by Bro . Brunt , S . W . Bro . Day , I . P . M ., replied on behalf of the British Lodge , conveying the hearty good wishes of the W . M . and officers , expressing regret for their non-attendance ,
but intimating that he would pay a visit with the whole of his officers on the second Tuesday in August , and , in a few biief words , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had responded to their sister lodges . Bro . Day , W . M . Carnarvon Lodge , said it gave him great pleasure to again meet the brethren of the lodge on such an occasion , and congratulated the brethren ot the lodge on having such a Master as Bro . Burnes , and he
would do what his predecessors had done—leave a good reputation behind him . Bro . Townshend , W . M . Phcenix Lodge , Namaqualand , briefly thanked the brethren of the lodge for the very cordial reception which had been extended to him , and from what he saw that evening , Masonry not only extended all over the land , but all over the seas as well , and he would carry away a pleasant recollection of his first visit to Simon ' s Town . He wished the W . M . and officers a prosperous
year . Bro . Barraball , R . W . M . Royal Alfred Lodge ( S . C ) , said it gave him great pleasure to be present , and he hoped the present gathering would tend to promote good brotherly feeling in Simon ' s Town . " Absent Brethren and Sisters" was then proposed , and also the Tyler ' s toast , after which the lodge was closed in
due form . An excellent programme of music was afterwards carried out by Bro . F . De Stadler , Org ., with songs , & c . Speciai mention ot the banqueting Committee cannot pass unnoticed , for Bros . Turner , P . M . ; Beaufort , and Pollard were energetic the whole evening , and especially deserve a vote of thanks . The whole affair was a real Masonic treat , and much enjoyed by all privileged to be present .
Australia.
Australia .
BRO . LORD CARRINGTON , P . G . W ., AND THE CRAFT IN NEW SOUTH WALES .
The English and Scottish Freemasons of New South Wales celebrated her Majesty ' s Jubilee in a very fitting manner . Special communications of the two districts were held on Friday , the 24 th June , the Scottish District were announced as visitors to the English District . Bro . Lord Cairington , P . G . W ., the Governor of the Colony , was
present , and received for transmission to the Queen a joint address from the two districts . The address was enclosed in an elegant myall wood casket . ln the evening a grand Masonic banquet was held in the Sydney Exhibition building , at which over 300 brethren were present , Bro . John Williams , the venerable R . VV . District Grand Master of the English Constitution ,
presided , having on his right Bro . Lord Carrington . Replying to the toast of " His Excellency the Governor , " proposed by Bro . G . M . Davidson , Depute District Grand Master Scottish Constitution , his lordship said : It is with deep sincerity , and with a grateful heart , that I rise this evening to thank the brethren present for the great and grand reception which they have been good enough to give
me . ( Applause . ) I thank the brethren all more gratefully because I feel , and because I know , that the welcome they have given me this evening is not a welcome to myself , but is a splendid tribute of loyalty and devotion , to that great Queen whose unworthy representative I am . ( Cheers . ) During the last week Sydney has nobly shown her loyalty , and she has not only shown her loyalty and allegiance to
the Queen , but I venture to say she has done far more than that , for she has shosvn a determination to uphold the constitution as it exists —( applause)—and to enforce law and order throughout the community . ( Cheers . ) I congratulate you on this magnificent meeling , and on the loyalty which has brought all the brethren together this evening , and I think you may congratulate yourselves also that we
are not here alone in this great hall , but that above us the galleries are filled to overflowing with fair representatives of the grace and beauty of our great city . ( Cheers . ) These ladies have come here to look down upon us , the brethren of the Order from which no man is excluded , provided he believes in the glorious Architect of heaven and earth , and practises the sacred duties of morality .
( Applause . ) The Jubilee year has witnessed a common burst of loyalty from all parts of the empire , and although I regret to say that there is a serious and deplorable division in our Craft in New South Wales , yet we all , as Freemasons , are strongly united in our devotion to the constitution and our loyalty to the Queen . ( Applause . ) This being so , could not this year become memorable among Freemasons' as Ihe one in which the first steps were taken to bring the Masonic bodies of this colony into one great
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body ? ( Long and continued applause . ) The difficulties at first may appear great , indeed , to some they may seem apparently insurmountable ; but if they are to be overcome at all , it is by Masonry , and Masonry alone , 1 hat this great step is to be effected . ( Applause . ) The Giand Masters have , to their great honour , for years conscientiously and bravely refused to allow any infringement of those
constitutional laws which by their obligations they were bound to maintain . ( Applause . ) We know them well enough tp know that they would be the last persons in the world to throw any impediment in the way of a general reconciliation of the brethren , should it be possible to effect it in a lawful and proper manner . ( Applause . ) I have had the pleasing duty entrusted to me of proposing * the toast of
the Grand District Lodges of New South Wales under the English and Scottish Constitutions , and with this toast I beg leave to couple the names of my Right Worshipful friend and brother , District Grand Master Williams , a Freemason of over 50 years' standing —( applause)—a brother who has
devoted the best of his life to the service of the Craft , and also the name of the D . D . G . M . of the Scottish Constitution , Bro . Davidson . ( Applause . ) I ask you 10 drink with all heartiness and kindness the toast of "The District Grand Lodges of New South Wales under the English and Scottish Constitutions . " Bro . Dr . Sedgwick , R . W . D . G . M . ( S . C . ) was prevented from being present by a family bereavement .
The Gordon Lodge, No. 2112.
THE GORDON LODGE , No . 2112 .
We congratulate the W . Master ( Bro . W . F . Lamonby ) and the brethren of the Gordon Lodge , No . 2112 , Essenden , Victoria , on the success , both financial and administrative , which has attended their efforts during the first year of its existence . It musters already over 30 members and there is a balance of assets over liabilities of upwards
ot £ 40 . Moreover , the members seem to have worked in harmony togelher , and now that they have obtained settled quarters in the Ascotvale Masonic Hall , we may look to find them flourishing more abundantly , and as they purpose starling a lodge of Instruction , a highly efficient body of zealous Masons . With the exception of Bro . JJ . J . Blanchard , all the officers have consented to serve a second term under Bro . Lamonby , who has been elected
VV . M . for the current year , and Bro . Blanchard ' s retirement from office , the result not of unwillingness to give his services , bnt of circumstances beyond his control , which have secured for him the sympathy of every member . We heartily wish the Gordon Lodge a still more successful year than that which has just closed so satisfactorily , and thatit may have before it a long career of unvarying good fortune . It has gone the right way to work to deserve success .
Mark Masonry.
Mark masonry .
DERBY . — Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) ,- ^ The annual festival and installation of this prosperous lodge was held ( by dispensation ) on Monday , the 4 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . The lodge wasopened . when there were present Bros . W . Silver Hall , P . P . G . I . of Wks W . M . ; J . Bland , P . S . G . D ., S . W . j C . Webster , J . W . j A . Woodiwiss , P . G . Std . Br ., M . O . ; R . L . Horner Mole
, P . G . Stwd ., J . O . ; J . O . Manton , P . M . 246 , Treas . ; E . Horner , P . G . J . D ., W . M . 339 , D . of C . j- T . Oldham , Stwd . ; W . Stone , Tyler ; J . Copestick ; A . Frazer ; T . Cox , P . M . 3 o 2 , D . P . G . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . M . 302 , P . G . D . England , P . P . S . G . W . Visitors : S . Kni ght , W . M . j Fowke , icj , "P . P . G : A . D . of C . ' j Rev . C . W . Grove Jeckerton , 373 , P . G . Chap . ; and H . Webb , S . W ., W . M .
elect , 339 . 1 he dispensation having been read and ordered to be entered on the minutes , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , l'he sum of £ 3 3 s . 3 d . was voted to ihe W . M . 's list for the Mark Benevole ' nt Fund . : Bro . J . Bland , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then presentedby Bro Percy Wallis , P . M ., and mostablyinstalled W . M ., by the retiring W . M . The Deputy Prov . G . M .,
Bro . T . Cox , P . M ., gave the charge to ihe newly-installed W . M . After the working tools & c , had been presented , the W . M . invested those of his officers present , the full list being as follows : Bros . W . Silver Hall , I . P . M . j C . Webster , S . W . j A . Woodiwiss , J . W . ; R . L . Horner Mole , M . O . ; J . Walker , S . O . ; W . J . Piper , J . O . j Rev . C . T . Bromwich , Chap . ; J . O . Manton , P . M ., 246 ,
Ireas . ; W . B . Woodforde , R . of M . ; Severn Taylor , Sec ; J . Copestick , S . D . ; T . Oldham , J . D . j T . Rowe D . of C . j Edgar Home , W . M . 339 , Organist j J . P . Fearfield , I . G . j W . Johnson , Steward ,- and W . Stone , Tyler . The address to the Wardens was delivered by Bro . T . Cox , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., and to the Overseers by Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., whilst that to the brethren generally was most ably delivered by the Installing Master . The Audit Committee was then electedand
, the lodge was closed . Apologies for inability to attend were read from the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Wm . Kelly j Bros . Miles ] . Walker , Prov . G . Sec . j R . Berridge , G . D . of C ; J . M . McLeod , P . M . 265 ; E . Jeeves , W . M . 21 j W . Whittaker , P . M . ; and many others . Subsequently the banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., the Lower Room at the Masomc Hall being in process of cleaning and altering * . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
Bro . the Earl of Arran and Lad y Esther Gore have left town for Scotland , on a visit to Bro . the Earl and Countess of Airlie at Cortachy Castle . At the 12 th annual meeting at Grand Rapids , on the 21 st April last of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association of Western Michigan , it was stated that the total
benefits paid amounted to 272 , 765 dollars , the sum paid during the preceding year being 58 , 000 dollars . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught took leave of her Majesty on Monday morning , and on the following day left for Aix-les-Bains , where the Duchess and two of the children are staying . To-morrow ( Saturday ) his Royal Hihness will vift Brindisi to his command
g proceed resume in India . On Saturday last the Queen presented the Duke with the insignia of a Grand Cross of the Orderof the Indian Empire in commemoration of the Jubilee . TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING . —An Illustrated Guide of no pages , " How to open respectably from £ 10 to jtfzooo ; " free by post , H . Myers & Co ., 109 , Euston-rd ., London , Telephone No , 7 J 41 , —[ ADVT . ] . •. -
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East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The children educated by this Institution were entertained by the Committee at the Manchester Jubilee Exhibition on Thursday , the nth inst . A Sub-Committee , comprising the Chairman , Bro . J . A . Birch ; Deputy
Chairman , Uro . J . P . Brockbink j Treasurer , Bro . J . H . Siliitoaj and Bros . C . Heywood , J . F . Hoffgaard , E . Griffith Hughes , James Andrew , and the Secretary , Bro . Joh n Chadwick , was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . Many of the children reside at long distances from Manchester , and to each of them was sent a free return
railwav pass for themselves and one parent or guardian , with free ad . r . issijn to the Exhibition , and tram fares for those who had to proceed across Manchester . At one o ' clock the children , with their friends , numbering about 70 , assembled at the Temperance Dining- Room , in the liish section , and were received by Bros . Sillitoe , Chadwick , and Hughes , who conducted them 10 tables specially
set apart for them . A substantial dinner was provided by the caterer , Mr . Mackenzie Ross , and the manner in which "the good things disappeared shjwed that good appetites weie the order of the day . As soon as the meal was finished the children and their friends dispersed over the Exhibition , care having been taken to avoid any appearance of " Bumbledom" or ester , tatious show of Charity .
At 5 . 30 the guests again assembled in the same room for tea , which was also of a very substantial kind . During the afternoon many brethren who take an interest in the Institution had arrived , and watched with considerable satisfaction this part of the proceedings . Amongst them were Bros . J . A . Birch , chairman , J . Barker , W . Sowter , J . Robinson , and others of Manchester ; G . P . Brockbank ,
Bolton ; J . Keishaw , Ashton ; T . L . Buckley , Mossleyj W . Balmerand W . Hutchinson , Bury ; J . Sutcliffe , Haslingden ; and olhers from Blackburn , Burnley , & c . After tea the children were again set at liberty to roam according to their " own sweet wills , " but before leaving the room many of the parents expressed , in a quiet way , their appreciation of the great kindness of the Committee
in giving the children an opportunity of seeing this magnificent Lxhibtion , which otherwise they would not have been able to visit . t At the kind invitation of I'ro . E . Giiffiih Hughes , the Chairman of the Exhibition Club , which is situated on an
island within the precincts of the Exhibition , the brethren present adjourned thereto , and partook of the hospitality of that worthy brother . A word of praise is due to Bro . Chadwick for the careful manner in which he manipulated the various details , which added materially to the success of the entertainment .
District Grand Chapter Of Victoria (E.C.)
DISTRICT GRAND CHAPTER OF VICTORIA ( E . C . )
The annual convocation of the above District Grand Chapter was held on the 4 th of July in the Freemasons ' Hall , Collins-street , Melbourne . J he M . E . Grand Superintendent , Crimp . Sir W . 1 . Claike , being out of thecolony ,
the chair of rust Principal was occupied by Comp . Dr . H . St . John Clarke , D . G . H ., supported by Comps . John James , P . Z . 530 , P . D . G . J ., and Dr . Willmott , P . Z . 752 , D . G . J ., in the stcond and third chairs . Comp . H . \ V . Lowry was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Comp . J . A . Clark was appointed to succeed his late
father in the position of Janitor . The officers for the year , appointed by the M . E . Grand Superintendent , were invested as follows : Comp . J . A . Cantor , P . Z . 474 Dist . G . J . „ I . H . Lempiiere , PZ . 729 ... Dist . G . S . E . „ W . F . Lamonby , P . Z . 752 ... Dist . G . S . N . „ J . Wilkinson , P . Z . 930 Dist . G . P . S . „ H . W . Lo vry , P . Z . 930 ... Dist . G . Treas .
„ T . H . White , P . Z . 713 ... Dist . G . Swd . Br . „ W . Burrough , Z . 727 Dist . G . Std . Br . „ C . R . Reeves , P . Z . 727 ... Dist . G . D . C . „ David Lee , 752 ... ... ... Dist . G . Org . „ J . A . Clark Dist . G . Janitor . There are 12 Koyal Arch chapters in Victoria under the English Conslitutions , three of which are dormant .
South Africa.
South Africa .
SIMON'S TOWN . —Phcenix Lodge ( No . i 860 ) . —• One of the largfst gatherings of the brethren that has been known for many years assembled in the Temple of the above lodge on Thursday , the 7 th ult ., to assist at the installation of the W . M . and officers for the ensuing
year . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Audit report , showing a good balance , was received and adopted . A vote of thanks was then recorded to Bro . Bynon , P . M ., Treas ., and the Audit Committee .
The visitors and various lodges were then announced , when the Temple was crowded to excess , among whom were Bros . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S . of the District Grand Lodge ; Day , I . P . M . British Lodge ; King , W . M . Carnarvon Lodge ; Townshend , W . M . Phcenix , Namaqualand ; and Barrabell . R . W . M . Royal Alfred Lodge ( S . C ) . Bro . BurnesJWwas dulpresented by Bro
, .., y . •tjj k ' P - M . j with a few very appropriate words as the W . M . elect , after which Bro . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S ., jn a very impressive manner duly installed Bro . Burnes in 'he chair of K . S . according to ancient cust jm . The W . M . then proceeded to invest the following QIJF " ' ' t ( le insignia of lh ; ir offices : Bros . Brunt , 5-W . ; Craisr . I . W .: Bynon . P . M .. Treas .: Pollard .-
gee . ; Willett , S . D . ; Hooper , J . D . ; Kenni-on , D . C . ; £ , •De Stadler , Org . ; Brebner , I . G . ; and Haywood , mas ' . ^ ; Toogood , P . M ., addressing the various VV »» ' " ' s usua ' and very impressive manner . The *» -M . then adjourned the lodge to the British Hotel , " ¦ Here a sumptuous banquet wis provided by Bro . Stanley ,
Ra ' » , am P justice was done , while the band of H . M . S . sleigh performed several selections of very appropriate « sic ; under their able conductor , Bro . Beech . After the . "quet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily K'vcn and as heartily responded to . "Tu ° r acl < > P-M-, in a few and effective words , proposed lh e Installing Officers . "
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Bro . Riddelsdell , in responding , said the D . G . M . wished him to convey his sincere sympathy to Bro . Toogood , P . M ., for his bereavement , and in so doing , he believed he was expressing the sentiments of the whole of the District Grand Lodge . At the same time it gave him great pleasuie to ni ness such a large gathering and the advancement the lodge had made since its formation seven years
ago—it now numbered the second lodge under the British Jurisdiction . He wished them every prosperity . Bro . Toogood also responded . He said the brethren could not expect much from him under his present circumstances ; but he could not pass over without expressing his sentiments , it being the proudest hour of his lite to see the eighth Master installed as W . M . of the lodge and his first child assuming the I . P . M . chair .
Bro . Riddelsdell , P . M ., D . G . S ., then proposed the toast of the evening , " I he W . M . " Bro . Burnes , in responding , said that he would not detain them with a long speech , but simply and heartily thank them for the kind manner in vvh . ch they had diunk his health . On his becoming a member of this lodge he had no expectation of becoming its Master ; but as they
had placed him in that proud position he would strive to leave the lodge in the same good repute as that in which he had received the charge of it , and he would do all in his power to promote the interest of the lodge . Bro . Toogood , P . M ., then proposed " The I . P . M ., Bro . Cogil , " in a few brief words , stating how Bro . Cogil had sprung from the root , and passed through its various
branches to the top of the tree , and retired with laurels . Bro . Cogil gave a brief reply . " The Sister Lodges and Brother Visitors " was then proposed by Bro . Brunt , S . W . Bro . Day , I . P . M ., replied on behalf of the British Lodge , conveying the hearty good wishes of the W . M . and officers , expressing regret for their non-attendance ,
but intimating that he would pay a visit with the whole of his officers on the second Tuesday in August , and , in a few biief words , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had responded to their sister lodges . Bro . Day , W . M . Carnarvon Lodge , said it gave him great pleasure to again meet the brethren of the lodge on such an occasion , and congratulated the brethren ot the lodge on having such a Master as Bro . Burnes , and he
would do what his predecessors had done—leave a good reputation behind him . Bro . Townshend , W . M . Phcenix Lodge , Namaqualand , briefly thanked the brethren of the lodge for the very cordial reception which had been extended to him , and from what he saw that evening , Masonry not only extended all over the land , but all over the seas as well , and he would carry away a pleasant recollection of his first visit to Simon ' s Town . He wished the W . M . and officers a prosperous
year . Bro . Barraball , R . W . M . Royal Alfred Lodge ( S . C ) , said it gave him great pleasure to be present , and he hoped the present gathering would tend to promote good brotherly feeling in Simon ' s Town . " Absent Brethren and Sisters" was then proposed , and also the Tyler ' s toast , after which the lodge was closed in
due form . An excellent programme of music was afterwards carried out by Bro . F . De Stadler , Org ., with songs , & c . Speciai mention ot the banqueting Committee cannot pass unnoticed , for Bros . Turner , P . M . ; Beaufort , and Pollard were energetic the whole evening , and especially deserve a vote of thanks . The whole affair was a real Masonic treat , and much enjoyed by all privileged to be present .
Australia.
Australia .
BRO . LORD CARRINGTON , P . G . W ., AND THE CRAFT IN NEW SOUTH WALES .
The English and Scottish Freemasons of New South Wales celebrated her Majesty ' s Jubilee in a very fitting manner . Special communications of the two districts were held on Friday , the 24 th June , the Scottish District were announced as visitors to the English District . Bro . Lord Cairington , P . G . W ., the Governor of the Colony , was
present , and received for transmission to the Queen a joint address from the two districts . The address was enclosed in an elegant myall wood casket . ln the evening a grand Masonic banquet was held in the Sydney Exhibition building , at which over 300 brethren were present , Bro . John Williams , the venerable R . VV . District Grand Master of the English Constitution ,
presided , having on his right Bro . Lord Carrington . Replying to the toast of " His Excellency the Governor , " proposed by Bro . G . M . Davidson , Depute District Grand Master Scottish Constitution , his lordship said : It is with deep sincerity , and with a grateful heart , that I rise this evening to thank the brethren present for the great and grand reception which they have been good enough to give
me . ( Applause . ) I thank the brethren all more gratefully because I feel , and because I know , that the welcome they have given me this evening is not a welcome to myself , but is a splendid tribute of loyalty and devotion , to that great Queen whose unworthy representative I am . ( Cheers . ) During the last week Sydney has nobly shown her loyalty , and she has not only shown her loyalty and allegiance to
the Queen , but I venture to say she has done far more than that , for she has shosvn a determination to uphold the constitution as it exists —( applause)—and to enforce law and order throughout the community . ( Cheers . ) I congratulate you on this magnificent meeling , and on the loyalty which has brought all the brethren together this evening , and I think you may congratulate yourselves also that we
are not here alone in this great hall , but that above us the galleries are filled to overflowing with fair representatives of the grace and beauty of our great city . ( Cheers . ) These ladies have come here to look down upon us , the brethren of the Order from which no man is excluded , provided he believes in the glorious Architect of heaven and earth , and practises the sacred duties of morality .
( Applause . ) The Jubilee year has witnessed a common burst of loyalty from all parts of the empire , and although I regret to say that there is a serious and deplorable division in our Craft in New South Wales , yet we all , as Freemasons , are strongly united in our devotion to the constitution and our loyalty to the Queen . ( Applause . ) This being so , could not this year become memorable among Freemasons' as Ihe one in which the first steps were taken to bring the Masonic bodies of this colony into one great
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body ? ( Long and continued applause . ) The difficulties at first may appear great , indeed , to some they may seem apparently insurmountable ; but if they are to be overcome at all , it is by Masonry , and Masonry alone , 1 hat this great step is to be effected . ( Applause . ) The Giand Masters have , to their great honour , for years conscientiously and bravely refused to allow any infringement of those
constitutional laws which by their obligations they were bound to maintain . ( Applause . ) We know them well enough tp know that they would be the last persons in the world to throw any impediment in the way of a general reconciliation of the brethren , should it be possible to effect it in a lawful and proper manner . ( Applause . ) I have had the pleasing duty entrusted to me of proposing * the toast of
the Grand District Lodges of New South Wales under the English and Scottish Constitutions , and with this toast I beg leave to couple the names of my Right Worshipful friend and brother , District Grand Master Williams , a Freemason of over 50 years' standing —( applause)—a brother who has
devoted the best of his life to the service of the Craft , and also the name of the D . D . G . M . of the Scottish Constitution , Bro . Davidson . ( Applause . ) I ask you 10 drink with all heartiness and kindness the toast of "The District Grand Lodges of New South Wales under the English and Scottish Constitutions . " Bro . Dr . Sedgwick , R . W . D . G . M . ( S . C . ) was prevented from being present by a family bereavement .
The Gordon Lodge, No. 2112.
THE GORDON LODGE , No . 2112 .
We congratulate the W . Master ( Bro . W . F . Lamonby ) and the brethren of the Gordon Lodge , No . 2112 , Essenden , Victoria , on the success , both financial and administrative , which has attended their efforts during the first year of its existence . It musters already over 30 members and there is a balance of assets over liabilities of upwards
ot £ 40 . Moreover , the members seem to have worked in harmony togelher , and now that they have obtained settled quarters in the Ascotvale Masonic Hall , we may look to find them flourishing more abundantly , and as they purpose starling a lodge of Instruction , a highly efficient body of zealous Masons . With the exception of Bro . JJ . J . Blanchard , all the officers have consented to serve a second term under Bro . Lamonby , who has been elected
VV . M . for the current year , and Bro . Blanchard ' s retirement from office , the result not of unwillingness to give his services , bnt of circumstances beyond his control , which have secured for him the sympathy of every member . We heartily wish the Gordon Lodge a still more successful year than that which has just closed so satisfactorily , and thatit may have before it a long career of unvarying good fortune . It has gone the right way to work to deserve success .
Mark Masonry.
Mark masonry .
DERBY . — Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) ,- ^ The annual festival and installation of this prosperous lodge was held ( by dispensation ) on Monday , the 4 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . The lodge wasopened . when there were present Bros . W . Silver Hall , P . P . G . I . of Wks W . M . ; J . Bland , P . S . G . D ., S . W . j C . Webster , J . W . j A . Woodiwiss , P . G . Std . Br ., M . O . ; R . L . Horner Mole
, P . G . Stwd ., J . O . ; J . O . Manton , P . M . 246 , Treas . ; E . Horner , P . G . J . D ., W . M . 339 , D . of C . j- T . Oldham , Stwd . ; W . Stone , Tyler ; J . Copestick ; A . Frazer ; T . Cox , P . M . 3 o 2 , D . P . G . M . ; Percy Wallis , P . M . 302 , P . G . D . England , P . P . S . G . W . Visitors : S . Kni ght , W . M . j Fowke , icj , "P . P . G : A . D . of C . ' j Rev . C . W . Grove Jeckerton , 373 , P . G . Chap . ; and H . Webb , S . W ., W . M .
elect , 339 . 1 he dispensation having been read and ordered to be entered on the minutes , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , l'he sum of £ 3 3 s . 3 d . was voted to ihe W . M . 's list for the Mark Benevole ' nt Fund . : Bro . J . Bland , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then presentedby Bro Percy Wallis , P . M ., and mostablyinstalled W . M ., by the retiring W . M . The Deputy Prov . G . M .,
Bro . T . Cox , P . M ., gave the charge to ihe newly-installed W . M . After the working tools & c , had been presented , the W . M . invested those of his officers present , the full list being as follows : Bros . W . Silver Hall , I . P . M . j C . Webster , S . W . j A . Woodiwiss , J . W . ; R . L . Horner Mole , M . O . ; J . Walker , S . O . ; W . J . Piper , J . O . j Rev . C . T . Bromwich , Chap . ; J . O . Manton , P . M ., 246 ,
Ireas . ; W . B . Woodforde , R . of M . ; Severn Taylor , Sec ; J . Copestick , S . D . ; T . Oldham , J . D . j T . Rowe D . of C . j Edgar Home , W . M . 339 , Organist j J . P . Fearfield , I . G . j W . Johnson , Steward ,- and W . Stone , Tyler . The address to the Wardens was delivered by Bro . T . Cox , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., and to the Overseers by Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., whilst that to the brethren generally was most ably delivered by the Installing Master . The Audit Committee was then electedand
, the lodge was closed . Apologies for inability to attend were read from the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Wm . Kelly j Bros . Miles ] . Walker , Prov . G . Sec . j R . Berridge , G . D . of C ; J . M . McLeod , P . M . 265 ; E . Jeeves , W . M . 21 j W . Whittaker , P . M . ; and many others . Subsequently the banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , under the presidency of the W . M ., the Lower Room at the Masomc Hall being in process of cleaning and altering * . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
Bro . the Earl of Arran and Lad y Esther Gore have left town for Scotland , on a visit to Bro . the Earl and Countess of Airlie at Cortachy Castle . At the 12 th annual meeting at Grand Rapids , on the 21 st April last of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association of Western Michigan , it was stated that the total
benefits paid amounted to 272 , 765 dollars , the sum paid during the preceding year being 58 , 000 dollars . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught took leave of her Majesty on Monday morning , and on the following day left for Aix-les-Bains , where the Duchess and two of the children are staying . To-morrow ( Saturday ) his Royal Hihness will vift Brindisi to his command
g proceed resume in India . On Saturday last the Queen presented the Duke with the insignia of a Grand Cross of the Orderof the Indian Empire in commemoration of the Jubilee . TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING . —An Illustrated Guide of no pages , " How to open respectably from £ 10 to jtfzooo ; " free by post , H . Myers & Co ., 109 , Euston-rd ., London , Telephone No , 7 J 41 , —[ ADVT . ] . •. -