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District Grand Lodge Of Northern China (E.C.).
Bra . T . W . KINGSMILL , P . D . D . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C , said : Brethren , — I have great pleasure in announcing that the work of rebuilding our Hall is progressing satisfactorily , and it is intended on Monday next , the 28 th inst ., to place a casket in a cavity of the wall containing mementoes of the event we are celebrating . The ceremony will take place at 5 . 31 p . m ., and , in the name of the Executive Committee , a cordial invitation is extended to all brethren who may desire to be present .
District Grand Lodge adjourned to the Cathedral at 10 . 40 a . m ., and on returing to the Hall the D . G . M . again thanked R . W . M . Danforth , D . D . G . M . Mass . Const ., Bro . J . Stevens , R . W . M ., and the brethren of Ancient Landmark , as also all visiting brethren for their presence . Bro . DANFORTH , D . D . G . M . Mass . Const ., said : Ri ght Worshipful District Grand Master , —I have to express my appreciation of your
courtesy in extending an invitation to me to be present on this occasion and join with you in the . celebration of the Queen ' s Jubilee . It gave me great pleasure to comply with your wishes and to grant the request of the Worshipful M aster of the Ancient Landmark Lodge for a dispensation for all Master Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to appear in public on this occasion , wearing their regalia . I am an
American , a citizen of the United States , and I am proud to say that I am . Since my earliest recollection very early in my childhood I can remember most clearly that my mother taught me to respect the ruler of my native land , and next to my own chief ruler she taught me to respect your nobIe _ Queen Victoria , Right Worshipful Sir , and to regard her as an example of what a Queen should be . Where it possible for all the lodges
under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachussetts to be present here _ upon this occasion . I have no doubt that they would re-echo my sentiments , and you would find that they would , one and all , send up ringing cheers for your Q ueen , and wish her longevity , prosperity , and peace . I thank you for the privilege and honour of this opportunity of expressing goodwill for her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria . I speak on
behalf of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in extending hearty greetings on this celebration , and the Worshipful Master of the Ancient Landmark Lodge will speak in their behalf . Bro . Dr . JOHN STEVENS said : Ri ght Worshipful Sir and Brethren , — It is with much pleasure that I assure you , on behalf of the officers and members of the Ancient Landmark Lodge , that we esteem it a great honour
and privilege to be permitted to take part in the proceedings of this great occasion . What has alread y been so well said by our District Deputy Grand Master we heartily endorse . There is no reason , so far as I can see , for any surprise that a lodge working under an American Constitution should join with their British brethren in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . America is the daughter of
Great Britain and is proud of the relationship . It is certainly the case , I say it as being myself a British subject , while at the same time I have the honour to be the Master of an American lodge , that Great Britaii , is proud to be the mother-land of such a country as the United States . A short time ago I was visiting at the house of a friend , an American , who has a number of bright children . As children should be , they are intensely patriotic .
When we were seated at the table one of them looked across at me and , with a sly twinkle of the eye , slid : " You English people have no cause to feel so very proud , the Americans gave you a good thrashing once ! " I became an instructor in history to those children upon the spot , and I flatter myself that I was able to show , that , not only the men who were thrashed , but also the men who gave the thrashing were British . As you know , an
endeavour has been recently made to establish peace between the British and American branches of the Anglo-Saxon race by means of an Arbitration Treaty . Well , Right Worshipful Sir and Brethren , it may be , it probably is , that such a treaty should be made ; but I make bold to say that , treaty or no treaty , it is simply inconceivable that there can ever be war between America and Great Britain . Why , it would be civil war ; it
would be fratricide ! One in origin and one in blood these two nations are , I believe , destined to march together in the path of progress ; together helping on the cause of righteousness among all peoples . It is with such feelings and convictions , Right Worshipful Sir and Brethren , that the members of the Ancient Landmark Lodge unite to-day w ' . th their English and Scotch brethren in the prayer— " God Save the Oueen ! "
Bro . Rev . J . M . W . FARNHAM , D . G . Chap ., having offered up special prayer , District Grand Lodge was closed , the brethren remaining to partake of refreshment and join in the toast of " God Save the Oueen . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The complete results of the examinations in Science and Art , conducted under the South Kensington Board last May , are now to hand , and we are glad to note the following successes of our boys : Geology—Four passes and three marked fair ; Mathematics ( second stage ) —Two first class , one second class ; Mathematics ( first stage)—Three passes and 11 fair ; Morganic Chemistry—Eleven passes and five fair ; Geometrical Drawing—Seven passes ; Freehand Drawing— Five second class ; Model Drawing-Four first class , 13 second class . Total—50 certificates , as against 39 last year .
At the recent examination in musical knowledge conducted by the Trinity College , one passed in the Intermediate Division with houours , and three passed in the Junior Division ; 14 certificates in Pitman ' s Shorthand have also been gained during the last term .
We are also glad to report that Mr . J . A . Coupland , the " Exhibitioner" of the School , has passed in the Second Division of the Preliminary Scientific Examination of the London University , both in Chemistry and Experimental Physics , and in Biology . As only 11 candidates passed in the First , and 43 in the Second Division , Mr . Coupland ' s success is very creditable and augurs svell for his future career in medicine .
H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , in his capacity of Grand Master of Mark . 1 . M " ' as been P Ieased t 0 appoint Bro . Idris tley Ra ^ heb , the Grand Master of n Natlonal Grand Lodge of Egypt , as District Grand Master for North Africa ; also oro . Willhm Andrews as District Grand Master for Jamaica , on the resignation of Bro . Colonel John Charles Macglashan , J . P . His Royal Highness has , in addition , reappointed for three years Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg as Provincial Grand Master or Buckinghamshire .
The Era Lodge And The Albert Hall Meeting.
THE ERA LODGE AND THE ALBERT HALL MEETING .
We have been favouied with , ard have much pleasure in publishing , the following report to the Worshipful Master , which was presented and read at the meeiing on the I 4 . h instant of the Era Lodge , No . 1423 . Twickenham , and ordered to be entered on the minutes : 8 . 1 , Angel-court , London , 14 th July , 1897 . Worshipful Sir ,
In the month of May last , all Freemasons were informed that , with the view of enabling the members of the Craft to give expression to their feelings of loyalty and devotion towards her Majesty the Queen on the then approaching celebration of her long and glorious reign , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , would preside over a representative meeting to be holden at the Royal Albert Hall , on Monday , the 14 th of June last , when a loyal and dutiful address of congratulation to her Majesty on the auspicious event would be proposed .
At a time when men of every degree were vying with each other in doing homage to the Queen , and testifying their devotion to their beloved Sovereign , it would have been strange indeed if the Masonio body , always foremost in works of which the object is loyally ahd Charity , had not resolved to signalise the occasion , and prove their zeal by a hearty response to the call of their Grand Master .
From east , west , north , and south throughout the vast British Empire Freemasons assembled at the Royal Albert Hall—the most commodious place for the purpose—to vote a congratulatory address to her Majesty the Queen . Among the open secrets of Freemasonry the good old-tashioned virtues o f loyalty and liberality may be reckoned as two of the fundamental principles of the Craft , and every brother of whatever rank contributed one guinea to a fund for distribution among the three noble Masonic Charities and the Prince of Wales' Hospital Fund , the total sum thus subscribed being over G 7000 .
It may truly be said that amidst all the pomp and circumstances of our gracious sovereign ' s most glorio us Jubilee , no pageant or ceremonial function was more imposing than this . The green and gold of Irish and Scotch insignia punctuated the more gorgeous costumes of the Indian Princes , and purple , dark blue , and gold , sky blue and silver , made a harmony of colour and magnificence that it would be difficult to excel .
Those who arrived early had an opportunity of seeing a most interesting and beautiful display as the vast floor and circling galleries slowly wove themselves into a gorgeous texture of living colours , rich as an ea stern tunic , thick with bullion and starred with jewels , while a wave of light like a restless ocean heaved to and fro' as the moving units took their places in the colossal hall .
Then a stately procession moved through to the dais , decorated with grand regalia and beautiful flowers , heralded by a fanfare of trumpets and marshalled by the resonant peals of the organ . Then arose a sound like victory hurled from throat to throat as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of these legions passed through a lane of stately nobles and other great pillars of Masonic art to his gold and purple throne in the east .
A little while and his voice clear as a clarion ' s note , reaching the farthest ear without effort , thrilled the vast assemblage till a great symphony of joy and glad ness arose which reached its apogee in the sonorous strains of the National Anthem upborne by seven thousand loyal throats to the throne of the Great Architect of the Universe himself .
It was a grand and impressive spectacle calculated to arouse the patriotism of the coldest heart that ever beat , and a splendid testimony to the strong and kindly fellowship which had brought together such a host of different nationalities all animated by the one desire to honour the Queen and unite in the sacred cause of charity .
The address to the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty , proposed by his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., seconded by the Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , was carried by acclamation with enthusiastic cheering , After which Masonic honours were bestowed upon more than 60 brethren , who were appointed to Past Grand rank .
The M . W . Grand Master was pleased to accept a special jewel in commemoration of this great and ever-to-be-remembered event . The jewel may also be worn by eve ry Freemason being a subscribing member of a lodge under the Grand Lodge of England on the 20 th June , 1897 , when her Majesty completed the 60 th year of her accession to the throne of these realms .
This report and communication is made in collaboration with P . M . Bro . J . Beresford Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Treasurer of this lodge , who was present , and to whom I am indebted for some graceful ideas and poetic phraseology . I have the honour to remain ,
Worshipful Sir , Yours faithfully and fraternally , G . L . WINGATE , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., Secrctiry To Bro . Joseph Wheatley , W . M . Era Lodge , 1423 .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
All Saints' Chapter , No . 422 . The usual quarterly convocation of this chapter wis held on Monday evening last , at the Masonic Rooms , Old Hall , Gainsboro' , when there were \ . resent Comps . F . J . Sowby , M . E . Z . ; J . Constable , H . ; W . Mason , J . ; C . Caldecott , S . E ; S . Middleton , S . N . ; C . Liversidge , P . S . ; E . Simpson , G . S . Tyack , J . W . Bltw , B . T . Adlard , W . Oldham , H . W . Hanson , E . Baines , W . Farmer , and K . Scott , Janitor . The chief business was the eleclijn of officers and making arrangements for
Provincial Grand Chapter to be held under this banner in September . The election of ollicers resulted as follows : Comps . J . Constable , M . E . Z . ; W . Mason , H . ; B . T . Adlard , J . ; C . Liversidge ( re-elected ) Treas . and P . S . ; C . Caldicott ( re-elected ) S . E . ; W . II . Hanson , S . N . ; and E . Scott ( re-elected ) Janitor . Each officer elect thanked the companions for the honour conferred . Preliminary arrangements were made for the visit of Provincial Grand Chapter .
ACCORDING to accounts received from Counties Limerick and Clare , the potato crop has been so severely attacked by blight that it is expected to turn out a complete failure . Ihe portion which it will be possible to save will not last longer than a few weeks , and in consequence prices aie considerably higher thin they were at the corresponding period of last year .
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District Grand Lodge Of Northern China (E.C.).
Bra . T . W . KINGSMILL , P . D . D . G . M ., P . A . G . D . C , said : Brethren , — I have great pleasure in announcing that the work of rebuilding our Hall is progressing satisfactorily , and it is intended on Monday next , the 28 th inst ., to place a casket in a cavity of the wall containing mementoes of the event we are celebrating . The ceremony will take place at 5 . 31 p . m ., and , in the name of the Executive Committee , a cordial invitation is extended to all brethren who may desire to be present .
District Grand Lodge adjourned to the Cathedral at 10 . 40 a . m ., and on returing to the Hall the D . G . M . again thanked R . W . M . Danforth , D . D . G . M . Mass . Const ., Bro . J . Stevens , R . W . M ., and the brethren of Ancient Landmark , as also all visiting brethren for their presence . Bro . DANFORTH , D . D . G . M . Mass . Const ., said : Ri ght Worshipful District Grand Master , —I have to express my appreciation of your
courtesy in extending an invitation to me to be present on this occasion and join with you in the . celebration of the Queen ' s Jubilee . It gave me great pleasure to comply with your wishes and to grant the request of the Worshipful M aster of the Ancient Landmark Lodge for a dispensation for all Master Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to appear in public on this occasion , wearing their regalia . I am an
American , a citizen of the United States , and I am proud to say that I am . Since my earliest recollection very early in my childhood I can remember most clearly that my mother taught me to respect the ruler of my native land , and next to my own chief ruler she taught me to respect your nobIe _ Queen Victoria , Right Worshipful Sir , and to regard her as an example of what a Queen should be . Where it possible for all the lodges
under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachussetts to be present here _ upon this occasion . I have no doubt that they would re-echo my sentiments , and you would find that they would , one and all , send up ringing cheers for your Q ueen , and wish her longevity , prosperity , and peace . I thank you for the privilege and honour of this opportunity of expressing goodwill for her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria . I speak on
behalf of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in extending hearty greetings on this celebration , and the Worshipful Master of the Ancient Landmark Lodge will speak in their behalf . Bro . Dr . JOHN STEVENS said : Ri ght Worshipful Sir and Brethren , — It is with much pleasure that I assure you , on behalf of the officers and members of the Ancient Landmark Lodge , that we esteem it a great honour
and privilege to be permitted to take part in the proceedings of this great occasion . What has alread y been so well said by our District Deputy Grand Master we heartily endorse . There is no reason , so far as I can see , for any surprise that a lodge working under an American Constitution should join with their British brethren in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . America is the daughter of
Great Britain and is proud of the relationship . It is certainly the case , I say it as being myself a British subject , while at the same time I have the honour to be the Master of an American lodge , that Great Britaii , is proud to be the mother-land of such a country as the United States . A short time ago I was visiting at the house of a friend , an American , who has a number of bright children . As children should be , they are intensely patriotic .
When we were seated at the table one of them looked across at me and , with a sly twinkle of the eye , slid : " You English people have no cause to feel so very proud , the Americans gave you a good thrashing once ! " I became an instructor in history to those children upon the spot , and I flatter myself that I was able to show , that , not only the men who were thrashed , but also the men who gave the thrashing were British . As you know , an
endeavour has been recently made to establish peace between the British and American branches of the Anglo-Saxon race by means of an Arbitration Treaty . Well , Right Worshipful Sir and Brethren , it may be , it probably is , that such a treaty should be made ; but I make bold to say that , treaty or no treaty , it is simply inconceivable that there can ever be war between America and Great Britain . Why , it would be civil war ; it
would be fratricide ! One in origin and one in blood these two nations are , I believe , destined to march together in the path of progress ; together helping on the cause of righteousness among all peoples . It is with such feelings and convictions , Right Worshipful Sir and Brethren , that the members of the Ancient Landmark Lodge unite to-day w ' . th their English and Scotch brethren in the prayer— " God Save the Oueen ! "
Bro . Rev . J . M . W . FARNHAM , D . G . Chap ., having offered up special prayer , District Grand Lodge was closed , the brethren remaining to partake of refreshment and join in the toast of " God Save the Oueen . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The complete results of the examinations in Science and Art , conducted under the South Kensington Board last May , are now to hand , and we are glad to note the following successes of our boys : Geology—Four passes and three marked fair ; Mathematics ( second stage ) —Two first class , one second class ; Mathematics ( first stage)—Three passes and 11 fair ; Morganic Chemistry—Eleven passes and five fair ; Geometrical Drawing—Seven passes ; Freehand Drawing— Five second class ; Model Drawing-Four first class , 13 second class . Total—50 certificates , as against 39 last year .
At the recent examination in musical knowledge conducted by the Trinity College , one passed in the Intermediate Division with houours , and three passed in the Junior Division ; 14 certificates in Pitman ' s Shorthand have also been gained during the last term .
We are also glad to report that Mr . J . A . Coupland , the " Exhibitioner" of the School , has passed in the Second Division of the Preliminary Scientific Examination of the London University , both in Chemistry and Experimental Physics , and in Biology . As only 11 candidates passed in the First , and 43 in the Second Division , Mr . Coupland ' s success is very creditable and augurs svell for his future career in medicine .
H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , in his capacity of Grand Master of Mark . 1 . M " ' as been P Ieased t 0 appoint Bro . Idris tley Ra ^ heb , the Grand Master of n Natlonal Grand Lodge of Egypt , as District Grand Master for North Africa ; also oro . Willhm Andrews as District Grand Master for Jamaica , on the resignation of Bro . Colonel John Charles Macglashan , J . P . His Royal Highness has , in addition , reappointed for three years Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg as Provincial Grand Master or Buckinghamshire .
The Era Lodge And The Albert Hall Meeting.
THE ERA LODGE AND THE ALBERT HALL MEETING .
We have been favouied with , ard have much pleasure in publishing , the following report to the Worshipful Master , which was presented and read at the meeiing on the I 4 . h instant of the Era Lodge , No . 1423 . Twickenham , and ordered to be entered on the minutes : 8 . 1 , Angel-court , London , 14 th July , 1897 . Worshipful Sir ,
In the month of May last , all Freemasons were informed that , with the view of enabling the members of the Craft to give expression to their feelings of loyalty and devotion towards her Majesty the Queen on the then approaching celebration of her long and glorious reign , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , would preside over a representative meeting to be holden at the Royal Albert Hall , on Monday , the 14 th of June last , when a loyal and dutiful address of congratulation to her Majesty on the auspicious event would be proposed .
At a time when men of every degree were vying with each other in doing homage to the Queen , and testifying their devotion to their beloved Sovereign , it would have been strange indeed if the Masonio body , always foremost in works of which the object is loyally ahd Charity , had not resolved to signalise the occasion , and prove their zeal by a hearty response to the call of their Grand Master .
From east , west , north , and south throughout the vast British Empire Freemasons assembled at the Royal Albert Hall—the most commodious place for the purpose—to vote a congratulatory address to her Majesty the Queen . Among the open secrets of Freemasonry the good old-tashioned virtues o f loyalty and liberality may be reckoned as two of the fundamental principles of the Craft , and every brother of whatever rank contributed one guinea to a fund for distribution among the three noble Masonic Charities and the Prince of Wales' Hospital Fund , the total sum thus subscribed being over G 7000 .
It may truly be said that amidst all the pomp and circumstances of our gracious sovereign ' s most glorio us Jubilee , no pageant or ceremonial function was more imposing than this . The green and gold of Irish and Scotch insignia punctuated the more gorgeous costumes of the Indian Princes , and purple , dark blue , and gold , sky blue and silver , made a harmony of colour and magnificence that it would be difficult to excel .
Those who arrived early had an opportunity of seeing a most interesting and beautiful display as the vast floor and circling galleries slowly wove themselves into a gorgeous texture of living colours , rich as an ea stern tunic , thick with bullion and starred with jewels , while a wave of light like a restless ocean heaved to and fro' as the moving units took their places in the colossal hall .
Then a stately procession moved through to the dais , decorated with grand regalia and beautiful flowers , heralded by a fanfare of trumpets and marshalled by the resonant peals of the organ . Then arose a sound like victory hurled from throat to throat as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of these legions passed through a lane of stately nobles and other great pillars of Masonic art to his gold and purple throne in the east .
A little while and his voice clear as a clarion ' s note , reaching the farthest ear without effort , thrilled the vast assemblage till a great symphony of joy and glad ness arose which reached its apogee in the sonorous strains of the National Anthem upborne by seven thousand loyal throats to the throne of the Great Architect of the Universe himself .
It was a grand and impressive spectacle calculated to arouse the patriotism of the coldest heart that ever beat , and a splendid testimony to the strong and kindly fellowship which had brought together such a host of different nationalities all animated by the one desire to honour the Queen and unite in the sacred cause of charity .
The address to the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty , proposed by his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., seconded by the Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , was carried by acclamation with enthusiastic cheering , After which Masonic honours were bestowed upon more than 60 brethren , who were appointed to Past Grand rank .
The M . W . Grand Master was pleased to accept a special jewel in commemoration of this great and ever-to-be-remembered event . The jewel may also be worn by eve ry Freemason being a subscribing member of a lodge under the Grand Lodge of England on the 20 th June , 1897 , when her Majesty completed the 60 th year of her accession to the throne of these realms .
This report and communication is made in collaboration with P . M . Bro . J . Beresford Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Treasurer of this lodge , who was present , and to whom I am indebted for some graceful ideas and poetic phraseology . I have the honour to remain ,
Worshipful Sir , Yours faithfully and fraternally , G . L . WINGATE , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Middx ., Secrctiry To Bro . Joseph Wheatley , W . M . Era Lodge , 1423 .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
All Saints' Chapter , No . 422 . The usual quarterly convocation of this chapter wis held on Monday evening last , at the Masonic Rooms , Old Hall , Gainsboro' , when there were \ . resent Comps . F . J . Sowby , M . E . Z . ; J . Constable , H . ; W . Mason , J . ; C . Caldecott , S . E ; S . Middleton , S . N . ; C . Liversidge , P . S . ; E . Simpson , G . S . Tyack , J . W . Bltw , B . T . Adlard , W . Oldham , H . W . Hanson , E . Baines , W . Farmer , and K . Scott , Janitor . The chief business was the eleclijn of officers and making arrangements for
Provincial Grand Chapter to be held under this banner in September . The election of ollicers resulted as follows : Comps . J . Constable , M . E . Z . ; W . Mason , H . ; B . T . Adlard , J . ; C . Liversidge ( re-elected ) Treas . and P . S . ; C . Caldicott ( re-elected ) S . E . ; W . II . Hanson , S . N . ; and E . Scott ( re-elected ) Janitor . Each officer elect thanked the companions for the honour conferred . Preliminary arrangements were made for the visit of Provincial Grand Chapter .
ACCORDING to accounts received from Counties Limerick and Clare , the potato crop has been so severely attacked by blight that it is expected to turn out a complete failure . Ihe portion which it will be possible to save will not last longer than a few weeks , and in consequence prices aie considerably higher thin they were at the corresponding period of last year .