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Grand Mark Lodge.
O . ; W . B . Gibson , iei , P . G . J . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , 60 , P . G . Treasurer ; P . de E . Collin , 151 , P . G . Secretary ; T . Mandle , 151 , P . G . R . M . ; G . W . Kenworthy , 151 , P . G . S . D . ; R . J . Nelson , 195 , P . G . J . D . ; F . W . Watson , 195 , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Banks , 151 , P . G . I . G . ; F . W . Hayward , 60 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Usher , 147 , P . P . G . S . D . j W . Thornton , HI P . P . G . I . G . ; E . Tyson , 151 , P . P . G . l . G .
, The following brethren were present , in addition to those holding provincial rank : —Bective Lodge , No . 147 , Keswick : Bros . W . Lamonby , R . Robinson , R . M . ; J . Melmore , J . W . Miles , Capt . F . K . Sewell , W . H . Lewthwaite , R . G . Harris , W . Alsop , Kent Dale Lodge , No . 195 . Kendal : Bros . R . G . Buston , R . B . Hunter , Henry Lodge , No . 216 . Frizington : Bros . W . Martin , Jas . Winter , Bryce
Craig , R . Baxter , A . Hardie , J . Bask , J . Gordon , J . Mills , J . Robinson , W . Tremble , and others . The minutes of the meeting held at Carlisle , in November last , having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wheatley submitted his statement of accounts , which was received and adopted . The following officers were then appointed and invested for the current year : —Bros . G . J . McKay ,
19 *; , P . G . S . W . ; J . Gardiner , 151 , P . G . J . W ; G . Potter , 60 , P . G . M . O . ; W . B . Gibson , 151 , P . G . S . O . ; T . Mandle , 151 , P . G . J . O . ; Rev . H . B . Thompson , 195 , P . G . Chaplain ; J . A . Wheatly , 60 , P . G . Treas . ( for third time ); G . W . Kenworthy , 151 , P . G . R . M . ; R . J . Nelson , iqe , P . G . S . D . ; G . Dalrymple , 216 , P . G . J . D . ; J . D . M » son , ( So , P . G . Insp . Works ; G . Godfrey ige , P . G . D . C . ; J . H . Banks , 1 ei , P . G . A .
D . C . ; William Lamonby , 147 , P . G . St . Br . ; J . Harper , 216 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; P . T . Freeman , unattached , P . G . Organist ; E . Tyson , ISI , P . G . I . G . ; J . Haswell , 60 , J . Taylor , 195 , and J . R . Banks , 151 , P . G . Stewards ; Walter Cunningham , 60 , P . G . Tyler . Bro . P . de E . Collin was elected to represent the province as Steward at the next meeting of Grand Lodge . The Provincial Grand Lodge was
then closed . Shortly afterwards the members of the Grand Lodge of England were announced . They entered thc hall , and took their stations as follows : —Bros . Rev . George Raymond Portal , M . A ., M . W . P . G . Master of England , on the throne , in the absence of Lord Skelmersdale , Grand Master ; J . Entwistle , P . P . G . M . Lancashire , as Deputy Grand
Master ; Col . Whitwell , M . P ., P . G . J . W ., as G . S . W . ; J . Brockbank , P . G . J . W . of England , as G . J . W . ; F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , as Grand Chaplain ; D . M . Dewar , G . A . Secretary ; G . J . McKay , as P . G . S . D . ; Robt . Burridgr , G . D . C ; T . Cubitt , P . G . D . C ; James Salmon , G . I . G . ; Matthews , P . P . G . J . W . Cheshire and North Wales ; Charles S . Saul , P . G . J . D . Durham and Northumberland ; J . Rome ,
P . G . J . W . Lancashire . The Grand Lodge having been opened , the Assistant Grand Secretary read the minutes of the last Grand Lodge , held in London . The representatives of the two new lodges were next addressed , and requested to return the Scotch charters , to be deposited in the archives of thc Grand Lodge , which they prom ' seii to do . The Grand Master in the chair , addressing the promoters of
the new lodges , said it was always a great pleasure to him to receive a Scotch lodge under English rule , and it was a fact that some r . f the most flourishing lodges in the English Mark Constitution were originally worked under the Scotch regime . The warrants were next read over , when Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , proceeded to deliver the oration . He asked the brethren to look back over a period
of twenty-two years , when thc first Grand Mark Lodge was established . As a small body they received a considerable amount of opposition ; but still they went on , and steadily progressed . Going on , they found an opponent in the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland , who granted charters to the lodges in England ; but out of evil came good , for , from the report which had that day been read ,
they would notice the vast increase Mark Masonry had made during the twenty-two years it had existed as a Grand Lodge of England , it having reached its majority . The Grand Lodge had now two lodges to consecrate—not new lodges , but what had originally sprung from the Grand Chapter of Scotland . He referred to the fact of the Mark degree not being acknowledged by the Grand Craft Lodge
of England , which should not be , seeing that they stood identical with Crafl Masonry , inasmuch as nothing sectarian belonged to either one or the other . He believed that a more united body than the Grand Mark Lodge of England did not exist , and enough would have been gathered from the report just read as to the extent of their charity , not only to deceased brethren and their widows , but also to the education of the children of their deceased brethren . There should not be
any hesitation on the part of the Craft Grand Lodge in granting recognition to thc Mark Degree , and with that hesitation , England stood alone , occupying an isolated position for the Grand Mark Lodge t > l England was now acknowledged by every supreme governing body in the world , including the Grand Chapters of the United States and Ireland . In conclusion , he tendered some words of
advice to the officers of the two new lodges to be consecrated , and wished them every prosperity . The consecration ceremony was then proceeded with by the Grand Master in the chair , assisted by the Grand Secretary , and other Grand Officers , carrying round corn , the emblem of plenty ; wine , the emblem of joy and happiness ; and oil , the emblem of unity . Finally , the
two lodges were dedicated to the purposes of Mark Masonry , and the first part of the ceremony came to a close . Subsequently Bros . Dr . Henry and Geo . Dalrymple were installed , by the Grand Secretary , as W . M . ofthe respective lodges , and their officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Fletcher Lodge , No . 213 , Whitehaven : Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; G . W . Kenworthy ,
J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; J . Barr , S . O . ; W . Alsop , J . O . ; E . Tyson , Treasurer and Secretary ; J . Robertson , S . D . ; W . Gill , J . D . ; J . E . Miles , I . G . ; G . Fitzgerald , Tyler . Henry Lodge , No . 216 , Frizington : Bros . | . Gordon , S . W . ; W . Kennedy , J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; R . Baxter , S . O . ; J . J . Robinson , J . O . ; W . Martin , Treas . ; Bryce Craig , Sec . ; B . Winter , Reg . M . j A . Crawford , S . D . ; J .
Grand Mark Lodge.
Fletcher , J . D . ; W . Swain , I . G . ; W . Macauley , Chaplain ; J . Close , Tyler . The addresses to the Wor . Masters and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Rome , P . G . J . W . Lancashire ; and to the Overseers and brethren generally by the Grand Secretary . After a vote of thanks had been given by tbe Grand Lodge to the Provincial Grand Lodge , and acknowledged by Col . Whitwell , M . P ., the Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
The music incidental to the ceremonies of the day was under the direction of Bro . W . H . Lewthwaite , Lodge 151 , who kindly presided at the harmonium , in the absence of the newly appointed Provincial Grand Organist . The proceedings were wound up with a banquet at the Keswick Hotel , presided over by Colonel Whitwell , M . P . The band of the Skiddaw Greys played a selection of airs on the lawn during the afternoon .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
One of the most impressive and interesting events in connection with Scottish Freemasonry which has occurred for many years past , took place on March 15 th , when his Honour Bro . Judge Harvey was formally installed as P . G . M . of thc Scottish Constitution for the Middle Island . Bro . Harvey ' s elevation as ruler of the Craft here , may be
looked upon as a most gratifying proof that St . John ' s Masonry is in a flourishing condition , and from his wellknown devotion to Masonic matters , such an impetus will be given to the Craft Lodges under his jurisdiction as must tend to render them still more powerful and serviceable . In selecting Bro . Harvey as P . G . M .. the brethren had done well , and we are sure that nothing will
be left undone by him to prove to the members of the Order his fitness for the high position he has been called upon to fill . The committee appointed by the Grand Lodge to carry out the details of the installation are to be complimented upon the able manner in which t ' -iey performed the onerous duties devolving upon them , and to their efforts is due the very satUfactory result of the whole
ceremony . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form at 1 30 p . m ., by Bro . J . Gore , P . M ., S . P . G . M ., and the following lodges were announced and received : —R . W . M . ' s , officers , and members of the Lodges Taieri , Celtic , St . Andrew , and Kilwinning , S . C . ; and the W . M . ' s , officers , and members
of thc Palmcrstoii , Dunedin , Port Chalmers Marine , and Otago Lodges , E . C . These were followed by the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Harris , and Officers of the District Grand Lodge , E . C ; Bro . E . A . Whitaker , R . W . P . G . M . for the North Island , S . C , attended by Bro . E . T . Gillon , acting Granel Secretary , and followed by Bro . T . S . Graham , R . W . D . P . M ., Irish Constitution . At this stage
of the proceedings the lodge assumed a most brilliant appearance , contributed to it in no mean degree by the varied and elegant Masonic jewels and clothing worn by thc Grand Officers and others , and at least 300 members of the Craft must have been present in the body of the hall , while thc dais was filled by Grand Officers , Masters , and Past Masters of the several Craft lodges . Thc proceedings
were commenced by the choir chanting the Sanctus , "Holy , Holy , Lord God of Hosts , " the accompaniment being played by Bro . Moss , acting Grand Organist . Afterwards the Grand Chaplain offered prayer , and the choir followed with the anthem taken from the 128 th Psalm . Bro . P . M . Kerr , acting Grand Director of Ceremonies , then led the Grand Honours , and the choir sang the Masonic Anthem ,
" Great Architect of Earth and Heaven . " The presiding officer then directed the Past Grand Secretary ( Bro . Watson ) to read the commission from Bro . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , Grand Master Mason of Scotland , authorising the installation of Bro . G . W . Harvey as his deputy , and on the Grand Master designate being introduced the R . W . Bro . Gore proceeded to instal him into his exalted office
according to ancient custom , and the brethren present rendered their homage in due form . After receiving the honours due to his rank , the P . G . Master was addressed by Bro . Gore in an impressive speech , setting forth the nature of his important duties ; he was next congratulated by Bro . J . H . Harriss , R . W . D . G . M ., and saluted by the members of the English Craft .
The newly-installed P . G . Master having returned thanks , called upon the R . W . Bro . Caldwell , G . S ., G . L . of Scotland , to invest and obligate the Grand Officers , a duty which Bro . Caldwell performed in his usual efficient manner , the Grand Officers for the year being R . W . Bros . J . Gore , R . W . D . P . G . M . ; J . Mills , R . W . S . P . G . M . ; J . Court , R . W . P . G . S . W . ; A Finlayson , R . W . P . G . J . W . ; A . Barrett ,
R . W . P ., G . Chaplain ; and J . Watson , R . W . P . G . Sec . After the investiture of the officers , player was offered by the Grand Chaplain , and the choir sang the Old Hundredth Psalm . The R . W . Bro . Caldwell , then delivered a most eloquent address to the Grand Officers , and the choir again sang the anthem "To Heaven ' s High Architect AH Praise , " which brought the proceedings to a close .
We must not omit to mention that great care had been displayed by the committee of management , consisting of Bros . Mills , Gore , Kerr , Watson and Caldwell , in appropriately decorating the lodge for thc occasion . After the closing ceremony the brethren adjourned to Bro . Thompson ' s Criterion Hotel , where a banquet was provided , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responeled to .
HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —This cooling medicine has the happiest elTect when the blood is overheated , and a tendency to inflammatory section is Bet up in the system . One Pill taken shortly before dinner doe * away with the indigestion , fulness , and flatulency indicative of a weak stomach or oisordercd liver . A few Pills taken at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; they
not only relieve the bowels , but regulate every organ connected with them ; overcome all aciid humours , and encourage a free supply of all the secretions essential to our well-heing . Holloway ' s Pills thoroughly cleanse and perfectly regulate the circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort in hot climates nnd high temperatures , which is most desirable for the preservation of health .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice President , took the chair of Senior Vice President ; and Bro . E . P . Albert , P . G . P , , that of Junior Vice President . There were
also present , Bros . John Hervey , G . Sec . ; I-I . G . Buss , Assist . G . Sec . ; W . Dodd , S . Rawson , Past District G . M . for China ; Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; H . C . Levander , Samuel Poynter , P . M . 902 ; C . P . Cobham , Charles Atkins , P . M . 27 ; E . C . Massey , W . M . 1297 ; H . Bartlett , John T . Miller , W . M . 188 ; John Mason , C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; Edw . Terry , W . M . 1-519 ; Griffiths Smith ; G .
P . Britten , W . M . 18 *; William Russell , W . M . 77 ; John White , W . M . 107 * 6 ; W . C . G . King , W . M . 483 ; James W . George , W . M . 1-509 ; J . L . Collier , W . M . 1366 ; W . H . Cohen , W . M . 1298 ; Hugh Cotter , W . M . 554 ; W . R . Phillips , W . M . 975 ; Chas . Wyatt Smith , P . M . 892 ; James J . Unite , W . M . 144 ; John Diprose , jun ., P . M . 9 S 7 ; Jas . Kew , W . M . 179 ;
George W . Reed , W . M . 13 ; Walter Hopekirk , P . M . 1586 ; C . B . Payne , G . T . ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed giants to the amount of £ 290 made at last Lodge of Benevolence . There were only eighteen nt . w cases on the list for
relief , and fourteen of these were relieved with a total sum of £ 295 , one grant was for £ 50 ; four grants were for £ 30 each ; three for £ 20 each ; o he was for £ 15 ; and five were for £ 10 each . Four cases were deferred for incompleteness . The lodge was then closed .
Paris Pilgrimage.
PARIS PILGRIMAGE .
A number of brethren from the State of Pennsylvania , and mainly , we believe , from the " City of Brotherly Love " (¦ Philadel phia ) , intend to make a pilgrimage to Europe , especially to visit the Paris Exhibition and this country . The majority , if not all the members , are Knights Templars , hence the title ofthe trip . But we must not on that
account expect to see them habited as pilgrims , for the term of their novitiate has expired , and they are now accepted as true and faithful knights . They leave the United States to set sail on the 6 th July , and expect to be at Londonderry on the 15 th ( nine days afterwards ) , on Tuesday , the 16 th , the Giant ' s Causeway ; Wednesday , Belfast ; Thursday and Friday , Dublin ; and Saturday , Sunday ,
Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday will be devoted to Scotland , reaching York on the eve of the 24 th , and Thursday and Friday will be devoted to that city and Sheffield , arriving in London on thc eve of the 27 th ( Saturday ) , at the Midland Grand Hoiel . The four following days will be devoted to the metropolis , and if there should be any meetings or assemblies of the Knights
Templars on either of these days ( 29 th to 31 st July ) , I shall be glad to know , either by letter to me at Truro , or communications addressed to my friend , Charles Eugene Meyer , at the Hotel named , who is one of the Secretaries of the expedition . Our friends are preparing to give our American fratres a most hearty reception , at Dublin , York ,
Sheffield , Edinburgh , & c , & c , and , therefore , we are all the more anxious to be informed in time as to any Masonic meetings in London . Afterjuly . the itinerary includes Paris , Geneva , Chamouny , and Lucerne , arriving ultimately in New York 3 rd September . We all wish them well and much pleasure . W . J . HUGHAN .
The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , M . W . G . Matk M . M ., will take the chssir at the Annual Festival in aid of the Mark Benevolent Fund , which will take place at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday , the 27 th of July . Further particulars will be duly announced . Lake dwellings have been discovered at Letten , Switzerland , at the junction ofthe rivers Limmat and Sihl .
In the course of executing some repairs on premises in Loreburn-street , Dumfries , occupied by Mr . Glover , seedsman , an small earthenware jar has been found , containg 916 small silver coins , chiefly those of Edward I . of England , with a few of the reign of Edward II . Among the coins was found a small silver seal , representing a stag ' s head , with a frog lying between the
antlers , and bearing the inscription , " S . Nicolai de Galway . " It is intended to hold an International Fine Atts Exhibition in Munich next year . Preparatory steps have already been taken with this object . —Renter . The fashionable colours in Paris this year are
a sickly bronze green called crapaud mott d'amour ( loveslain toad ) , and a flaming scarlet styled crdte de coq en colere—i . e ., angry cock's comb . The Quacentenary of Martin Luther ' s Birth is to be celebrated in November , 1883 , at Eislebcn , in Saxony , the Reformer ' s native town .
Another foolhardy trip has been taken across the Atlantic . Three brothers have undertaken the journey from New York to Havre in a cockle-shell of some nineteen feet long , called the " Nautilus . " The marriage between Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., and Miss Gardner is fixed to take place on Tuesday next , June 25 th , at Sr . Peter ' s Church , Eatonsquare .
MASONIC SONGS . —A Selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .
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Grand Mark Lodge.
O . ; W . B . Gibson , iei , P . G . J . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , 60 , P . G . Treasurer ; P . de E . Collin , 151 , P . G . Secretary ; T . Mandle , 151 , P . G . R . M . ; G . W . Kenworthy , 151 , P . G . S . D . ; R . J . Nelson , 195 , P . G . J . D . ; F . W . Watson , 195 , P . G . D . C ; J . H . Banks , 151 , P . G . I . G . ; F . W . Hayward , 60 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Usher , 147 , P . P . G . S . D . j W . Thornton , HI P . P . G . I . G . ; E . Tyson , 151 , P . P . G . l . G .
, The following brethren were present , in addition to those holding provincial rank : —Bective Lodge , No . 147 , Keswick : Bros . W . Lamonby , R . Robinson , R . M . ; J . Melmore , J . W . Miles , Capt . F . K . Sewell , W . H . Lewthwaite , R . G . Harris , W . Alsop , Kent Dale Lodge , No . 195 . Kendal : Bros . R . G . Buston , R . B . Hunter , Henry Lodge , No . 216 . Frizington : Bros . W . Martin , Jas . Winter , Bryce
Craig , R . Baxter , A . Hardie , J . Bask , J . Gordon , J . Mills , J . Robinson , W . Tremble , and others . The minutes of the meeting held at Carlisle , in November last , having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wheatley submitted his statement of accounts , which was received and adopted . The following officers were then appointed and invested for the current year : —Bros . G . J . McKay ,
19 *; , P . G . S . W . ; J . Gardiner , 151 , P . G . J . W ; G . Potter , 60 , P . G . M . O . ; W . B . Gibson , 151 , P . G . S . O . ; T . Mandle , 151 , P . G . J . O . ; Rev . H . B . Thompson , 195 , P . G . Chaplain ; J . A . Wheatly , 60 , P . G . Treas . ( for third time ); G . W . Kenworthy , 151 , P . G . R . M . ; R . J . Nelson , iqe , P . G . S . D . ; G . Dalrymple , 216 , P . G . J . D . ; J . D . M » son , ( So , P . G . Insp . Works ; G . Godfrey ige , P . G . D . C . ; J . H . Banks , 1 ei , P . G . A .
D . C . ; William Lamonby , 147 , P . G . St . Br . ; J . Harper , 216 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; P . T . Freeman , unattached , P . G . Organist ; E . Tyson , ISI , P . G . I . G . ; J . Haswell , 60 , J . Taylor , 195 , and J . R . Banks , 151 , P . G . Stewards ; Walter Cunningham , 60 , P . G . Tyler . Bro . P . de E . Collin was elected to represent the province as Steward at the next meeting of Grand Lodge . The Provincial Grand Lodge was
then closed . Shortly afterwards the members of the Grand Lodge of England were announced . They entered thc hall , and took their stations as follows : —Bros . Rev . George Raymond Portal , M . A ., M . W . P . G . Master of England , on the throne , in the absence of Lord Skelmersdale , Grand Master ; J . Entwistle , P . P . G . M . Lancashire , as Deputy Grand
Master ; Col . Whitwell , M . P ., P . G . J . W ., as G . S . W . ; J . Brockbank , P . G . J . W . of England , as G . J . W . ; F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , as Grand Chaplain ; D . M . Dewar , G . A . Secretary ; G . J . McKay , as P . G . S . D . ; Robt . Burridgr , G . D . C ; T . Cubitt , P . G . D . C ; James Salmon , G . I . G . ; Matthews , P . P . G . J . W . Cheshire and North Wales ; Charles S . Saul , P . G . J . D . Durham and Northumberland ; J . Rome ,
P . G . J . W . Lancashire . The Grand Lodge having been opened , the Assistant Grand Secretary read the minutes of the last Grand Lodge , held in London . The representatives of the two new lodges were next addressed , and requested to return the Scotch charters , to be deposited in the archives of thc Grand Lodge , which they prom ' seii to do . The Grand Master in the chair , addressing the promoters of
the new lodges , said it was always a great pleasure to him to receive a Scotch lodge under English rule , and it was a fact that some r . f the most flourishing lodges in the English Mark Constitution were originally worked under the Scotch regime . The warrants were next read over , when Bro . Binckes , Grand Secretary , proceeded to deliver the oration . He asked the brethren to look back over a period
of twenty-two years , when thc first Grand Mark Lodge was established . As a small body they received a considerable amount of opposition ; but still they went on , and steadily progressed . Going on , they found an opponent in the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland , who granted charters to the lodges in England ; but out of evil came good , for , from the report which had that day been read ,
they would notice the vast increase Mark Masonry had made during the twenty-two years it had existed as a Grand Lodge of England , it having reached its majority . The Grand Lodge had now two lodges to consecrate—not new lodges , but what had originally sprung from the Grand Chapter of Scotland . He referred to the fact of the Mark degree not being acknowledged by the Grand Craft Lodge
of England , which should not be , seeing that they stood identical with Crafl Masonry , inasmuch as nothing sectarian belonged to either one or the other . He believed that a more united body than the Grand Mark Lodge of England did not exist , and enough would have been gathered from the report just read as to the extent of their charity , not only to deceased brethren and their widows , but also to the education of the children of their deceased brethren . There should not be
any hesitation on the part of the Craft Grand Lodge in granting recognition to thc Mark Degree , and with that hesitation , England stood alone , occupying an isolated position for the Grand Mark Lodge t > l England was now acknowledged by every supreme governing body in the world , including the Grand Chapters of the United States and Ireland . In conclusion , he tendered some words of
advice to the officers of the two new lodges to be consecrated , and wished them every prosperity . The consecration ceremony was then proceeded with by the Grand Master in the chair , assisted by the Grand Secretary , and other Grand Officers , carrying round corn , the emblem of plenty ; wine , the emblem of joy and happiness ; and oil , the emblem of unity . Finally , the
two lodges were dedicated to the purposes of Mark Masonry , and the first part of the ceremony came to a close . Subsequently Bros . Dr . Henry and Geo . Dalrymple were installed , by the Grand Secretary , as W . M . ofthe respective lodges , and their officers were appointed and invested as follows : —Fletcher Lodge , No . 213 , Whitehaven : Bros . W . B . Gibson , S . W . ; G . W . Kenworthy ,
J . W . ; W . White , M . O . ; J . Barr , S . O . ; W . Alsop , J . O . ; E . Tyson , Treasurer and Secretary ; J . Robertson , S . D . ; W . Gill , J . D . ; J . E . Miles , I . G . ; G . Fitzgerald , Tyler . Henry Lodge , No . 216 , Frizington : Bros . | . Gordon , S . W . ; W . Kennedy , J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; R . Baxter , S . O . ; J . J . Robinson , J . O . ; W . Martin , Treas . ; Bryce Craig , Sec . ; B . Winter , Reg . M . j A . Crawford , S . D . ; J .
Grand Mark Lodge.
Fletcher , J . D . ; W . Swain , I . G . ; W . Macauley , Chaplain ; J . Close , Tyler . The addresses to the Wor . Masters and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Rome , P . G . J . W . Lancashire ; and to the Overseers and brethren generally by the Grand Secretary . After a vote of thanks had been given by tbe Grand Lodge to the Provincial Grand Lodge , and acknowledged by Col . Whitwell , M . P ., the Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
The music incidental to the ceremonies of the day was under the direction of Bro . W . H . Lewthwaite , Lodge 151 , who kindly presided at the harmonium , in the absence of the newly appointed Provincial Grand Organist . The proceedings were wound up with a banquet at the Keswick Hotel , presided over by Colonel Whitwell , M . P . The band of the Skiddaw Greys played a selection of airs on the lawn during the afternoon .
Freemasonry In New Zealand.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .
One of the most impressive and interesting events in connection with Scottish Freemasonry which has occurred for many years past , took place on March 15 th , when his Honour Bro . Judge Harvey was formally installed as P . G . M . of thc Scottish Constitution for the Middle Island . Bro . Harvey ' s elevation as ruler of the Craft here , may be
looked upon as a most gratifying proof that St . John ' s Masonry is in a flourishing condition , and from his wellknown devotion to Masonic matters , such an impetus will be given to the Craft Lodges under his jurisdiction as must tend to render them still more powerful and serviceable . In selecting Bro . Harvey as P . G . M .. the brethren had done well , and we are sure that nothing will
be left undone by him to prove to the members of the Order his fitness for the high position he has been called upon to fill . The committee appointed by the Grand Lodge to carry out the details of the installation are to be complimented upon the able manner in which t ' -iey performed the onerous duties devolving upon them , and to their efforts is due the very satUfactory result of the whole
ceremony . The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in due form at 1 30 p . m ., by Bro . J . Gore , P . M ., S . P . G . M ., and the following lodges were announced and received : —R . W . M . ' s , officers , and members of the Lodges Taieri , Celtic , St . Andrew , and Kilwinning , S . C . ; and the W . M . ' s , officers , and members
of thc Palmcrstoii , Dunedin , Port Chalmers Marine , and Otago Lodges , E . C . These were followed by the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . J . H . Harris , and Officers of the District Grand Lodge , E . C ; Bro . E . A . Whitaker , R . W . P . G . M . for the North Island , S . C , attended by Bro . E . T . Gillon , acting Granel Secretary , and followed by Bro . T . S . Graham , R . W . D . P . M ., Irish Constitution . At this stage
of the proceedings the lodge assumed a most brilliant appearance , contributed to it in no mean degree by the varied and elegant Masonic jewels and clothing worn by thc Grand Officers and others , and at least 300 members of the Craft must have been present in the body of the hall , while thc dais was filled by Grand Officers , Masters , and Past Masters of the several Craft lodges . Thc proceedings
were commenced by the choir chanting the Sanctus , "Holy , Holy , Lord God of Hosts , " the accompaniment being played by Bro . Moss , acting Grand Organist . Afterwards the Grand Chaplain offered prayer , and the choir followed with the anthem taken from the 128 th Psalm . Bro . P . M . Kerr , acting Grand Director of Ceremonies , then led the Grand Honours , and the choir sang the Masonic Anthem ,
" Great Architect of Earth and Heaven . " The presiding officer then directed the Past Grand Secretary ( Bro . Watson ) to read the commission from Bro . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , Grand Master Mason of Scotland , authorising the installation of Bro . G . W . Harvey as his deputy , and on the Grand Master designate being introduced the R . W . Bro . Gore proceeded to instal him into his exalted office
according to ancient custom , and the brethren present rendered their homage in due form . After receiving the honours due to his rank , the P . G . Master was addressed by Bro . Gore in an impressive speech , setting forth the nature of his important duties ; he was next congratulated by Bro . J . H . Harriss , R . W . D . G . M ., and saluted by the members of the English Craft .
The newly-installed P . G . Master having returned thanks , called upon the R . W . Bro . Caldwell , G . S ., G . L . of Scotland , to invest and obligate the Grand Officers , a duty which Bro . Caldwell performed in his usual efficient manner , the Grand Officers for the year being R . W . Bros . J . Gore , R . W . D . P . G . M . ; J . Mills , R . W . S . P . G . M . ; J . Court , R . W . P . G . S . W . ; A Finlayson , R . W . P . G . J . W . ; A . Barrett ,
R . W . P ., G . Chaplain ; and J . Watson , R . W . P . G . Sec . After the investiture of the officers , player was offered by the Grand Chaplain , and the choir sang the Old Hundredth Psalm . The R . W . Bro . Caldwell , then delivered a most eloquent address to the Grand Officers , and the choir again sang the anthem "To Heaven ' s High Architect AH Praise , " which brought the proceedings to a close .
We must not omit to mention that great care had been displayed by the committee of management , consisting of Bros . Mills , Gore , Kerr , Watson and Caldwell , in appropriately decorating the lodge for thc occasion . After the closing ceremony the brethren adjourned to Bro . Thompson ' s Criterion Hotel , where a banquet was provided , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responeled to .
HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —This cooling medicine has the happiest elTect when the blood is overheated , and a tendency to inflammatory section is Bet up in the system . One Pill taken shortly before dinner doe * away with the indigestion , fulness , and flatulency indicative of a weak stomach or oisordercd liver . A few Pills taken at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; they
not only relieve the bowels , but regulate every organ connected with them ; overcome all aciid humours , and encourage a free supply of all the secretions essential to our well-heing . Holloway ' s Pills thoroughly cleanse and perfectly regulate the circulation , and beget a feeling of comfort in hot climates nnd high temperatures , which is most desirable for the preservation of health .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice President , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice President , took the chair of Senior Vice President ; and Bro . E . P . Albert , P . G . P , , that of Junior Vice President . There were
also present , Bros . John Hervey , G . Sec . ; I-I . G . Buss , Assist . G . Sec . ; W . Dodd , S . Rawson , Past District G . M . for China ; Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; H . C . Levander , Samuel Poynter , P . M . 902 ; C . P . Cobham , Charles Atkins , P . M . 27 ; E . C . Massey , W . M . 1297 ; H . Bartlett , John T . Miller , W . M . 188 ; John Mason , C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; Edw . Terry , W . M . 1-519 ; Griffiths Smith ; G .
P . Britten , W . M . 18 *; William Russell , W . M . 77 ; John White , W . M . 107 * 6 ; W . C . G . King , W . M . 483 ; James W . George , W . M . 1-509 ; J . L . Collier , W . M . 1366 ; W . H . Cohen , W . M . 1298 ; Hugh Cotter , W . M . 554 ; W . R . Phillips , W . M . 975 ; Chas . Wyatt Smith , P . M . 892 ; James J . Unite , W . M . 144 ; John Diprose , jun ., P . M . 9 S 7 ; Jas . Kew , W . M . 179 ;
George W . Reed , W . M . 13 ; Walter Hopekirk , P . M . 1586 ; C . B . Payne , G . T . ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed giants to the amount of £ 290 made at last Lodge of Benevolence . There were only eighteen nt . w cases on the list for
relief , and fourteen of these were relieved with a total sum of £ 295 , one grant was for £ 50 ; four grants were for £ 30 each ; three for £ 20 each ; o he was for £ 15 ; and five were for £ 10 each . Four cases were deferred for incompleteness . The lodge was then closed .
Paris Pilgrimage.
PARIS PILGRIMAGE .
A number of brethren from the State of Pennsylvania , and mainly , we believe , from the " City of Brotherly Love " (¦ Philadel phia ) , intend to make a pilgrimage to Europe , especially to visit the Paris Exhibition and this country . The majority , if not all the members , are Knights Templars , hence the title ofthe trip . But we must not on that
account expect to see them habited as pilgrims , for the term of their novitiate has expired , and they are now accepted as true and faithful knights . They leave the United States to set sail on the 6 th July , and expect to be at Londonderry on the 15 th ( nine days afterwards ) , on Tuesday , the 16 th , the Giant ' s Causeway ; Wednesday , Belfast ; Thursday and Friday , Dublin ; and Saturday , Sunday ,
Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday will be devoted to Scotland , reaching York on the eve of the 24 th , and Thursday and Friday will be devoted to that city and Sheffield , arriving in London on thc eve of the 27 th ( Saturday ) , at the Midland Grand Hoiel . The four following days will be devoted to the metropolis , and if there should be any meetings or assemblies of the Knights
Templars on either of these days ( 29 th to 31 st July ) , I shall be glad to know , either by letter to me at Truro , or communications addressed to my friend , Charles Eugene Meyer , at the Hotel named , who is one of the Secretaries of the expedition . Our friends are preparing to give our American fratres a most hearty reception , at Dublin , York ,
Sheffield , Edinburgh , & c , & c , and , therefore , we are all the more anxious to be informed in time as to any Masonic meetings in London . Afterjuly . the itinerary includes Paris , Geneva , Chamouny , and Lucerne , arriving ultimately in New York 3 rd September . We all wish them well and much pleasure . W . J . HUGHAN .
The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , M . W . G . Matk M . M ., will take the chssir at the Annual Festival in aid of the Mark Benevolent Fund , which will take place at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday , the 27 th of July . Further particulars will be duly announced . Lake dwellings have been discovered at Letten , Switzerland , at the junction ofthe rivers Limmat and Sihl .
In the course of executing some repairs on premises in Loreburn-street , Dumfries , occupied by Mr . Glover , seedsman , an small earthenware jar has been found , containg 916 small silver coins , chiefly those of Edward I . of England , with a few of the reign of Edward II . Among the coins was found a small silver seal , representing a stag ' s head , with a frog lying between the
antlers , and bearing the inscription , " S . Nicolai de Galway . " It is intended to hold an International Fine Atts Exhibition in Munich next year . Preparatory steps have already been taken with this object . —Renter . The fashionable colours in Paris this year are
a sickly bronze green called crapaud mott d'amour ( loveslain toad ) , and a flaming scarlet styled crdte de coq en colere—i . e ., angry cock's comb . The Quacentenary of Martin Luther ' s Birth is to be celebrated in November , 1883 , at Eislebcn , in Saxony , the Reformer ' s native town .
Another foolhardy trip has been taken across the Atlantic . Three brothers have undertaken the journey from New York to Havre in a cockle-shell of some nineteen feet long , called the " Nautilus . " The marriage between Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., and Miss Gardner is fixed to take place on Tuesday next , June 25 th , at Sr . Peter ' s Church , Eatonsquare .
MASONIC SONGS . —A Selection of Masonic Songs , set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .