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"DEVON MASONIC DIRECTORY FOR THE YEAR [ 1 S 97 . "—{ Exeter : Bro . H . B « sley and Son , South-street ) . —This is a new directory virtually for Devon , and is printed and published by Bro . Besley , of Exeter , who issued one for 1 SS 1-2 , but did not bring cut any more in the interim . It is dedicated to the R . W . Bro . the Hon . Sir Stafford Northcote , Bart ., C . B ., M . P ., and is a larger size than usual . There are some 150 pages of neatly-printed matter , carefully editei by Bro . Besley , assisted by other zealous brethren , and published at one shilling , so that there is no lack of
material for so small a sum . It would be better to have a uniform arrangement for the officers of lodges , say according to the order of those of the Grand Lodge , instead of the Inner Guard being sometimes before the Chaplain , and followed by the D . of C . There are really no such ofiicers as Assistant Secretary and Assistant Organist , so such appointments should be discouraged . Many of the particulars concerning the dates of lodges , & c , should be corrected from Bro . John Lane's " Masonic Records , 1717—1 S 94 , " for some of those now existing treated as old lodges , are really working by virtue of second , or even third charters , the numbers from first to last distinguishing
two or more distinct lodges . The compilation is one of considerable value and of great utility , and if the edition is not exhausted in a few weeks it ought to be , for such a work is much needed in the Province . Bro . Besley deserves the thanks of all zealous Craftsmen for thus publishing "The Devon Masonic Directory , " and it is to be hoped that its success will be such as to induce him to continue it annually . We take it , the welcome visitor has come to stay , and that by another year it will be found possible to print a list of voters for the Central Masonic Charities , a page of statistics respecting the total strength of the province , and a few other additions , that would add much to its interest and usefulness .
"CALENDAR OF MASONIC MEETINGS IN EAST LANCASHIRE , 1 S 97-S . "—This ably rondensed Annual is in its 47 th year of issue , and has been edited by Bro . James Newton , the esteemed Prov . Grand Secretary , on the same lines as formerly . Some in lodges , 40 R . A . chapters , 36 Mark lodges , 22 preceptories , and nine Rose Croix chapters are included in the well-arranged compilation , with the Provincial Officers for each , and other particulars , so that it is a veritable inultum in parvo . The installations of W . Ms , and Principals are given in a separate table , and in the Rolls of Lodges , & c , the arrangement is according to towns placed alphabetically . There are 37 lodges given
under Manchester , making quite a large Province of themselves , nine chapters assembling in the same city . A little statistical information might be introduced without adding to the bulk of the publication , such as the number of subscribing members in the Province , & c . Possibly , ere long , East Lancashire will have a Calendir of its own , with full lists of officers , & c , as with West Lancashire . Meanwhile , the brethren , doubtless , much appreciate the present issue , printed and publised by Bro . O . C . Crompton , of Bury .
District Grand Lodge Of Northern China (E.C.).
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTHERN CHINA ( E . C . ) .
A special communication of the above District Grand Lodge was held in the temporary Masonic HaU , Shanghai , on Tuesday , June 22 nd , for the purpose of taking part in a procession to attend divine service at the Cathedral in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria .
There were present—Bros . Lewis Moore , D . G . Master , in the chair ; Cornelius Thorne , P . D . G . M . ; W . H . Anderson , D . D . G . M . ; T . W . Kingsmill , P . D . D . G . M . and P . A . G . D . C . ; A . M . A . Evans , P . D . S . G . W ., as D . S . G . W . ; Jas . H . Osborne , P . D . J . G . W ., as D . J . G . W . ; the Rev . J . M . W . Farnham , D . D ., D . G . Chaplain ; J . W . Gande ,
D . G . Treas . ; S . R . Gale , D . G . Sec . ; M . S . Joseph , D . S . G . D . ; D . M . David , P . D . S . G . D . ; Thos . Mitchell , as D . J . G . D . ; P . A . G . Ottomeier , D . G . S . of W . ; G . R . Wingrove , as D . G . D . C . ; C . E . V . Birt , D . A . G . D . C . ; S . A . Levy , D . G . S . B . ; R . W . Steiner , as D . G . S . B . ; E . Casey , as D . G . Std . Br . ; W . A . D . Cooper , D . G . Org . ; A . T . Ommundsen , D . A . G . Sec . ; M . Mutter , D . G . P . ; M .
A . Sopher , D . A . G . P . ; D . M . Moses and W . F . Harris , D . G . Ss . ; E . Shellim , as D . G . S . ; P . A . W . Ottomeier , S . W . 570 ( E . C . ); and W . Mutter , J . W . 1027 ( E . G . ) . Visitors : Bros . C . Lalcaca , M . D ., P . M ., R . A . Ord , O . A . Madar , D . Campbell , J . R . Newall , H . Schultz , M . S . Perry , A . Barrier , R . Y . Barry , and Thos . Ford , all of soi ( E . G . ); W . W . Clifford , E . M . Ezra , John Ford , F . C . Armistead ,
F . M . Berry , J . W . N . Johnson , J . S . Lamplough , Edgney Page , and J . E . Judah , all of 1027 ( E . C . ); D . M . David , P . M ., and Wm . Parker , of 1433 ( E . G . ); T . W . Wright , P . D . S . D . South China ; R . Markwick , P . M . 1165 ; H . H . Manning and C . H . Walker , of 525 ; J . L . Loveland , 508 ; Chas . Pearson , 406 ; D . C . L . Williams , 709 ; J . Smedley , 1092 ; W . M . Parker , 1339 ; Geo . Taylor , W . M .,
J . C . Holland , P . M ., J . W . Mielenhausen , P . M ., A . Neubourg , P . M ., W . B . Buyers , S . W ., J . B . Roach , J . W ., G . A . Gande , Treas ., T . Macdonald , Sec , R . W . Campbell , J . A . McKenzie , and E . Rudland . all of 428 ; G . le Blethen , J . U . Gordon , R . W . Cadwallader , C . Frigast , F . McGowan , F . M . Ulbrecht , C . Zurn , C . P . A . Hansen , J . L . Oberg , A . L . Olsen , andC . Hendricksen . all of 428 ( S . C . ) j W . Hardie , W . Thornton , N . E . Bryant , J . A . Turner , C . Young , W . Pott , C . S .
Rasmussen , and J . Spector ( S . C ) , unattached ); A . W . Danforth , D . D . G . M . China District , John Stevens , J . L . Skinner , Chas . Brown , Jas . Eveleigh , J . R . Hykes , A . Aiers , W . Mesny , R . J . Gray , C . J . Olsen , J . Thomas , J . A . Turner , V . G . Lyman , W . Thomas , F . F . Ferris , G . Colmore , C . U . Caldwell , ] . Gow , S . Chilver , all of Ancient Landmare Lodge ( M > ss . Const . ); and Otto Jurgens , Loge Germania .
The notice calling the meeting having been read , District Grand Lodge was opened . The D . G . CHAI ' . AIN offered the following special prayer : " O Thou Supreme and Divine Architect of the Universe , by Thine Almighty power , in infinite wisdom Thou has created all things in great mercy for our good
and Thy glory . Vouchsafe Thy divine presence and guidance in our present convocation and undertaking . We beseech Thee to hear in Heaven Thy dwelling place the prayers lhat go up to-day to Thee from so many devout and loyal hearts for her whom we meet to honour . We thank Thee for her long lie and glorious reign , for the peaceful advancement of religion ,
science , ait , and learning during these years . We humbly and unitedly invoke Heaven ' s choicest blessings upon her Majesty Victoria , O icen of Great Britain and Ireland and Kmpress of India , and all the members of the Royal Family , grant them all in health , prosperity , and happiness long to live . May her Majesty ' s reign be long and glorious . May she live to see all the English speaking peop les united under one flag , the banner of
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peace , and at last may she and we reign eternally with Thee in Heaven Amen . So mote it be . " The following correspondence was read : "H . M . 's Consulate-General , "Shanghai , 21 st June , 1897 .
" To Lewis Moore , Esq ., the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , & c , & c , & c . " Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , " It is proposed , as you are aware , to commemorate the
ausp icious occasion of her Majesty the Queen ' s Diamond Jubilee in Shanghai by establishing a ' Nursing and Training Institute . ' The scheme embraces a hospital containing , besides accommodation for paying patients , a number of free beds for indigent persons , and is , therefore , one which appeals to the sympathies of all classes of the community .
" Contributions have already been promised amounting to about Taels 16 , 000 , but it is hoped that this sum may be largely augmented , as it is felt that much more is required to start the institution on a sound basis . Appeal has been made to the generosity of the Shanghai public through the medium of the local press and otherwise , which has met , as I have
stated , with a ready response , but as treasurer of the fund and one who has the successful issue of the scheme much at heart , I venture to approach you , Right Worshipful Sir , and through you , the brethren of the Grand Lodge and others , over whom you have been chosen to preside , to invite your sympathy and support in furtherance of the scheme , the practical value and importance ot which must be apparent to all .
" Charity is the keynote of Masonry , and everywhere do we find the Ma' . onic brethren giving their aid to deserving objects . " May I , therefore , Right Worshipful Sir , ask you to kindly lay the matter before the brethren at their next meeting and , on my behalf , invite their support to a scheme which , if carried through , cannot but prove a blessing to many whose lot is cast in the Far East . " I have every confidence that you will give your warm support to my proposal , and in the hope it will meet with general approval , I beg to subscribe myself ,
" Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , . " Your most obedient , humble servant , " HERBERT ' F . BRADY . " The DIST . G . M . then said : Brethren , you have heard this letter read , and you will all agree with me that the object in view is a good and benevolent one . I trust , therefore , it will meet your warm support . You are also aware , brethren , that the funds of District Grand Lodge are small , and
that serious drains have been made on it for the repairs to our regalia . It is , however , but right and proper that this District Grand Lodge should set an example , which I earnestly trust the lodges of this District will more abundantly follow . I , therefore , with pleasure propose that from District Grand Lodge funds the sum of Taels Fifty ( Tis . 50 ) be subscribed towards the scheme so ably brought to our notice by the Treasurer to the fund , Bro . H . F . Brady .
Bro . C . THORNE , P . D . G . M ., in seconding the proposition , said he did so with very great pleasure . We all know , brethren , the good that has been done by the municipal nurses now amongst us , and with a training institute where nursing may be learnt as a profession much greater good must follow . The scheme has my entire sympathy and support . It gave him very great
pleasure to support the proposition . The proposition was then unanimously carried . The D . G . SEC . was directed to communicate the same to Bro . Brady , adding that the amount would be paid by the D . G . Treasurer on his ( Bro . Brady ' s ) requisition , waiving the usual custom of confirming the grant at their next Communication .
The DIST . G . M . said : Brethren , —Many of you will , no doubt remember that at a meeting of brethren held last Wednesday it was decided to send a conjoint telegram of congratulation to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria on this her Diamond Jubilee . I have since heard from H . M . ' s Consul-General , Sir Nicholas Hannen , that it is quite impossible to send a telegram direct to the Queen , it must be done through her private
secretary . I decided , after consulting with our R . W . P . D . G . M ., Bro . C . Thorne , to send the telegram to our Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . This was done at eight o ' clock this morning , and reads as follows : "Royal Highness Prince Wales , Grand Mister , London . British , American , and German Freemasons Northern China send her Majesty hearty greetings . " This will , I hope , meet your entire satisfaction .
t . The R . W . D . G . M . then delivered the following address : Brethren , — You are aware that we have met to-day to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Q jeen Victoria . We British Freemasons are indeed -proud of the Queen , and I must take this opportunity of thanking our American brethren for so fraternally joining with us in doing honour to the beloved mother of our Mist Worshipful the Grand
Master of English Freemasonry . We do heartily appreciate this proof of their good will . It is unnecessary for me , my brethren , to detain you by any attempt to eulogise the various good acts performed by her Most Gracious Majesty during her long reign of 60 years . She has set us many good examples which it will be well for us to follow . Reading the North-China Daily News of yesterday we find many of her virtues referred to
, both in the leading article as also in a condensed account by our Bro . J . P . Donovan , to which I would specially draw your attention , one being a desire to do good to her fellow creatures and the other to decline to di what is wrong because it might simply be considered expedient . We find that whenever distress overtakes any of her subjects she is ever foremost in showing her sympathy towards them , and not to her subjects only , but to
those who live in other parts of the world , for we have one of many proofs by the message sent by her to the President of the French Republic on the late appalling event which took place recently in Paris . These are subjects on which we might enlarge , but time will not permit . We are now about to proceed to the Cathedral to take part in prayer to the Most H'irh thit
He will be pleased to grant continued health and strength to our Most Gracious Sovereign , and that she may long be spared to rule over us , and I am sure you will all join us most sincerely in this act of devotion . After the service is ended we return to the Hall for the purpose of closing the District Grand Lodge .
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"DEVON MASONIC DIRECTORY FOR THE YEAR [ 1 S 97 . "—{ Exeter : Bro . H . B « sley and Son , South-street ) . —This is a new directory virtually for Devon , and is printed and published by Bro . Besley , of Exeter , who issued one for 1 SS 1-2 , but did not bring cut any more in the interim . It is dedicated to the R . W . Bro . the Hon . Sir Stafford Northcote , Bart ., C . B ., M . P ., and is a larger size than usual . There are some 150 pages of neatly-printed matter , carefully editei by Bro . Besley , assisted by other zealous brethren , and published at one shilling , so that there is no lack of
material for so small a sum . It would be better to have a uniform arrangement for the officers of lodges , say according to the order of those of the Grand Lodge , instead of the Inner Guard being sometimes before the Chaplain , and followed by the D . of C . There are really no such ofiicers as Assistant Secretary and Assistant Organist , so such appointments should be discouraged . Many of the particulars concerning the dates of lodges , & c , should be corrected from Bro . John Lane's " Masonic Records , 1717—1 S 94 , " for some of those now existing treated as old lodges , are really working by virtue of second , or even third charters , the numbers from first to last distinguishing
two or more distinct lodges . The compilation is one of considerable value and of great utility , and if the edition is not exhausted in a few weeks it ought to be , for such a work is much needed in the Province . Bro . Besley deserves the thanks of all zealous Craftsmen for thus publishing "The Devon Masonic Directory , " and it is to be hoped that its success will be such as to induce him to continue it annually . We take it , the welcome visitor has come to stay , and that by another year it will be found possible to print a list of voters for the Central Masonic Charities , a page of statistics respecting the total strength of the province , and a few other additions , that would add much to its interest and usefulness .
"CALENDAR OF MASONIC MEETINGS IN EAST LANCASHIRE , 1 S 97-S . "—This ably rondensed Annual is in its 47 th year of issue , and has been edited by Bro . James Newton , the esteemed Prov . Grand Secretary , on the same lines as formerly . Some in lodges , 40 R . A . chapters , 36 Mark lodges , 22 preceptories , and nine Rose Croix chapters are included in the well-arranged compilation , with the Provincial Officers for each , and other particulars , so that it is a veritable inultum in parvo . The installations of W . Ms , and Principals are given in a separate table , and in the Rolls of Lodges , & c , the arrangement is according to towns placed alphabetically . There are 37 lodges given
under Manchester , making quite a large Province of themselves , nine chapters assembling in the same city . A little statistical information might be introduced without adding to the bulk of the publication , such as the number of subscribing members in the Province , & c . Possibly , ere long , East Lancashire will have a Calendir of its own , with full lists of officers , & c , as with West Lancashire . Meanwhile , the brethren , doubtless , much appreciate the present issue , printed and publised by Bro . O . C . Crompton , of Bury .
District Grand Lodge Of Northern China (E.C.).
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTHERN CHINA ( E . C . ) .
A special communication of the above District Grand Lodge was held in the temporary Masonic HaU , Shanghai , on Tuesday , June 22 nd , for the purpose of taking part in a procession to attend divine service at the Cathedral in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria .
There were present—Bros . Lewis Moore , D . G . Master , in the chair ; Cornelius Thorne , P . D . G . M . ; W . H . Anderson , D . D . G . M . ; T . W . Kingsmill , P . D . D . G . M . and P . A . G . D . C . ; A . M . A . Evans , P . D . S . G . W ., as D . S . G . W . ; Jas . H . Osborne , P . D . J . G . W ., as D . J . G . W . ; the Rev . J . M . W . Farnham , D . D ., D . G . Chaplain ; J . W . Gande ,
D . G . Treas . ; S . R . Gale , D . G . Sec . ; M . S . Joseph , D . S . G . D . ; D . M . David , P . D . S . G . D . ; Thos . Mitchell , as D . J . G . D . ; P . A . G . Ottomeier , D . G . S . of W . ; G . R . Wingrove , as D . G . D . C . ; C . E . V . Birt , D . A . G . D . C . ; S . A . Levy , D . G . S . B . ; R . W . Steiner , as D . G . S . B . ; E . Casey , as D . G . Std . Br . ; W . A . D . Cooper , D . G . Org . ; A . T . Ommundsen , D . A . G . Sec . ; M . Mutter , D . G . P . ; M .
A . Sopher , D . A . G . P . ; D . M . Moses and W . F . Harris , D . G . Ss . ; E . Shellim , as D . G . S . ; P . A . W . Ottomeier , S . W . 570 ( E . C . ); and W . Mutter , J . W . 1027 ( E . G . ) . Visitors : Bros . C . Lalcaca , M . D ., P . M ., R . A . Ord , O . A . Madar , D . Campbell , J . R . Newall , H . Schultz , M . S . Perry , A . Barrier , R . Y . Barry , and Thos . Ford , all of soi ( E . G . ); W . W . Clifford , E . M . Ezra , John Ford , F . C . Armistead ,
F . M . Berry , J . W . N . Johnson , J . S . Lamplough , Edgney Page , and J . E . Judah , all of 1027 ( E . C . ); D . M . David , P . M ., and Wm . Parker , of 1433 ( E . G . ); T . W . Wright , P . D . S . D . South China ; R . Markwick , P . M . 1165 ; H . H . Manning and C . H . Walker , of 525 ; J . L . Loveland , 508 ; Chas . Pearson , 406 ; D . C . L . Williams , 709 ; J . Smedley , 1092 ; W . M . Parker , 1339 ; Geo . Taylor , W . M .,
J . C . Holland , P . M ., J . W . Mielenhausen , P . M ., A . Neubourg , P . M ., W . B . Buyers , S . W ., J . B . Roach , J . W ., G . A . Gande , Treas ., T . Macdonald , Sec , R . W . Campbell , J . A . McKenzie , and E . Rudland . all of 428 ; G . le Blethen , J . U . Gordon , R . W . Cadwallader , C . Frigast , F . McGowan , F . M . Ulbrecht , C . Zurn , C . P . A . Hansen , J . L . Oberg , A . L . Olsen , andC . Hendricksen . all of 428 ( S . C . ) j W . Hardie , W . Thornton , N . E . Bryant , J . A . Turner , C . Young , W . Pott , C . S .
Rasmussen , and J . Spector ( S . C ) , unattached ); A . W . Danforth , D . D . G . M . China District , John Stevens , J . L . Skinner , Chas . Brown , Jas . Eveleigh , J . R . Hykes , A . Aiers , W . Mesny , R . J . Gray , C . J . Olsen , J . Thomas , J . A . Turner , V . G . Lyman , W . Thomas , F . F . Ferris , G . Colmore , C . U . Caldwell , ] . Gow , S . Chilver , all of Ancient Landmare Lodge ( M > ss . Const . ); and Otto Jurgens , Loge Germania .
The notice calling the meeting having been read , District Grand Lodge was opened . The D . G . CHAI ' . AIN offered the following special prayer : " O Thou Supreme and Divine Architect of the Universe , by Thine Almighty power , in infinite wisdom Thou has created all things in great mercy for our good
and Thy glory . Vouchsafe Thy divine presence and guidance in our present convocation and undertaking . We beseech Thee to hear in Heaven Thy dwelling place the prayers lhat go up to-day to Thee from so many devout and loyal hearts for her whom we meet to honour . We thank Thee for her long lie and glorious reign , for the peaceful advancement of religion ,
science , ait , and learning during these years . We humbly and unitedly invoke Heaven ' s choicest blessings upon her Majesty Victoria , O icen of Great Britain and Ireland and Kmpress of India , and all the members of the Royal Family , grant them all in health , prosperity , and happiness long to live . May her Majesty ' s reign be long and glorious . May she live to see all the English speaking peop les united under one flag , the banner of
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peace , and at last may she and we reign eternally with Thee in Heaven Amen . So mote it be . " The following correspondence was read : "H . M . 's Consulate-General , "Shanghai , 21 st June , 1897 .
" To Lewis Moore , Esq ., the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , & c , & c , & c . " Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , " It is proposed , as you are aware , to commemorate the
ausp icious occasion of her Majesty the Queen ' s Diamond Jubilee in Shanghai by establishing a ' Nursing and Training Institute . ' The scheme embraces a hospital containing , besides accommodation for paying patients , a number of free beds for indigent persons , and is , therefore , one which appeals to the sympathies of all classes of the community .
" Contributions have already been promised amounting to about Taels 16 , 000 , but it is hoped that this sum may be largely augmented , as it is felt that much more is required to start the institution on a sound basis . Appeal has been made to the generosity of the Shanghai public through the medium of the local press and otherwise , which has met , as I have
stated , with a ready response , but as treasurer of the fund and one who has the successful issue of the scheme much at heart , I venture to approach you , Right Worshipful Sir , and through you , the brethren of the Grand Lodge and others , over whom you have been chosen to preside , to invite your sympathy and support in furtherance of the scheme , the practical value and importance ot which must be apparent to all .
" Charity is the keynote of Masonry , and everywhere do we find the Ma' . onic brethren giving their aid to deserving objects . " May I , therefore , Right Worshipful Sir , ask you to kindly lay the matter before the brethren at their next meeting and , on my behalf , invite their support to a scheme which , if carried through , cannot but prove a blessing to many whose lot is cast in the Far East . " I have every confidence that you will give your warm support to my proposal , and in the hope it will meet with general approval , I beg to subscribe myself ,
" Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , . " Your most obedient , humble servant , " HERBERT ' F . BRADY . " The DIST . G . M . then said : Brethren , you have heard this letter read , and you will all agree with me that the object in view is a good and benevolent one . I trust , therefore , it will meet your warm support . You are also aware , brethren , that the funds of District Grand Lodge are small , and
that serious drains have been made on it for the repairs to our regalia . It is , however , but right and proper that this District Grand Lodge should set an example , which I earnestly trust the lodges of this District will more abundantly follow . I , therefore , with pleasure propose that from District Grand Lodge funds the sum of Taels Fifty ( Tis . 50 ) be subscribed towards the scheme so ably brought to our notice by the Treasurer to the fund , Bro . H . F . Brady .
Bro . C . THORNE , P . D . G . M ., in seconding the proposition , said he did so with very great pleasure . We all know , brethren , the good that has been done by the municipal nurses now amongst us , and with a training institute where nursing may be learnt as a profession much greater good must follow . The scheme has my entire sympathy and support . It gave him very great
pleasure to support the proposition . The proposition was then unanimously carried . The D . G . SEC . was directed to communicate the same to Bro . Brady , adding that the amount would be paid by the D . G . Treasurer on his ( Bro . Brady ' s ) requisition , waiving the usual custom of confirming the grant at their next Communication .
The DIST . G . M . said : Brethren , —Many of you will , no doubt remember that at a meeting of brethren held last Wednesday it was decided to send a conjoint telegram of congratulation to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria on this her Diamond Jubilee . I have since heard from H . M . ' s Consul-General , Sir Nicholas Hannen , that it is quite impossible to send a telegram direct to the Queen , it must be done through her private
secretary . I decided , after consulting with our R . W . P . D . G . M ., Bro . C . Thorne , to send the telegram to our Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . This was done at eight o ' clock this morning , and reads as follows : "Royal Highness Prince Wales , Grand Mister , London . British , American , and German Freemasons Northern China send her Majesty hearty greetings . " This will , I hope , meet your entire satisfaction .
t . The R . W . D . G . M . then delivered the following address : Brethren , — You are aware that we have met to-day to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty Q jeen Victoria . We British Freemasons are indeed -proud of the Queen , and I must take this opportunity of thanking our American brethren for so fraternally joining with us in doing honour to the beloved mother of our Mist Worshipful the Grand
Master of English Freemasonry . We do heartily appreciate this proof of their good will . It is unnecessary for me , my brethren , to detain you by any attempt to eulogise the various good acts performed by her Most Gracious Majesty during her long reign of 60 years . She has set us many good examples which it will be well for us to follow . Reading the North-China Daily News of yesterday we find many of her virtues referred to
, both in the leading article as also in a condensed account by our Bro . J . P . Donovan , to which I would specially draw your attention , one being a desire to do good to her fellow creatures and the other to decline to di what is wrong because it might simply be considered expedient . We find that whenever distress overtakes any of her subjects she is ever foremost in showing her sympathy towards them , and not to her subjects only , but to
those who live in other parts of the world , for we have one of many proofs by the message sent by her to the President of the French Republic on the late appalling event which took place recently in Paris . These are subjects on which we might enlarge , but time will not permit . We are now about to proceed to the Cathedral to take part in prayer to the Most H'irh thit
He will be pleased to grant continued health and strength to our Most Gracious Sovereign , and that she may long be spared to rule over us , and I am sure you will all join us most sincerely in this act of devotion . After the service is ended we return to the Hall for the purpose of closing the District Grand Lodge .