Laying The First Stone Of A Masonic Temple At Hasskeui.

sciousness of their own shortcomings . ( Hear , hear . ) He trusted that the example set by the comparatively small body of Hasskeuite Masons would inspire their more numerous and wealthier brethren of Pera with a wholesome shame which might act as a more powerful stimulus than any that had yet

been brought to bear upon them as a body . They had years ago been unanimously agreed in Pera that they ought to have a temple ; in Hasskeui , no sooner did they come to such a conclusion than the thing was done . ( Applause . ) He felt certain that the Perotes could also have a building of their own

if only half a dozen of them could be found possessing the same energy and unity of action as an equal number of Caledonians ; and for his own part , he would render all the assistance in his power to such an undertaking as Master of the Oriental Lodge , which , by the way , had a fund accumulated for the

very purpose . ( Applause . ) W . Bro . J . Wetherilt replied for the Leinster Lodge ( I . C . ) , which will be a tenant of the new temple ; W . Bro . C . T . Reppen , for the Deutscher Bund ; Bro . Temple , for the Bulwer ; and other Masters and Past Masters responded for their

respective lodges . The health of Bro . Walker , who drew the plans of the temple , was also duly honoured , as was that of W . Bro . Warren , who had acted as Director of Ceremonies . The Masonic part of the proceedings concluded with the Tyler ' s toast . A vote of thanks was then most cordially passed

to the Rev . C . B . Gribble for 'having officiated on the occasion in the absence of a Masonic Chaplain . It only remains to add that from what we know of the plans of the proposed edifice , we have every reason to believe that the superstructure which towards the end of the ensuing autumn ( for the contractors undertake to have the building up by

Oct . ) will be seen above the foundation-stone placed on the first inst ., will be perfect in all its parts and . in every respect creditable to its builders . The lodge-room will comfortably accommodate 150 , Masonically seated ; the building will also comprise every convenience , and its exterior will be creditable to the Craft .

Grand Lodge Of Ireland.

GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND .

The July meeting of the Grand Lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Dublin , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., the R . W . Bro . R . W . Shekleton , D . G . M ., on the throne . In consequence of several Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers having declined to act as Grand Inner Guard , the D . G . M . ordered Bro . A . M . Harte , one of the office assistants , to act in that

capacity . The Grand Officers having assumed their proper places , the D . G . M . requested that all brethren who were not members of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , should retire .

Bro . Wonfor , P . M . Lodge 75 , protested against the unprecedented course adopted by the Deputy Grand Master in excluding Master Masons from the meeting . The D . G . M . ruled that Bro . Wonfor was out

of order , and that there might be no misapprehension as to his commands , he explained that none could be allowed to remain in Grand but certificated Past Masters , actual Masters , and the Wardens of lodges under the Irish Constitution . Bro . Dr . Hepburn , I . P . M . Lodge 2 , said he

had only vacated the chair on the 1 st inst ., and had not yet taken out his certificate . Was he to be excluded ? The D . G . M . said his case was exceptional , and he might therefore remain . All but members having retired , the Grand Lodge was opened in clue form .

The D . G . M . then rose , and said he had always believed that Masons would support and respect the authority of the chair ; but on this occasion , he regretted to state , he had been treated with disrespect , inasmuch as , notwithstanding his orders , a brother who was not a member of the

Grand Lodge of Ireland , was then in the room . ( Cries of ' Name ! " " Name ! " and great confusion ) He was informed that a person ( sic ) named Yarker was in the Grand Lodge . ( " Oh ! " ) Bro . Wonfor paid he had the privilege of

knowing Bro . Yarker , and could assure the D . G . M . he was incapable of the conduct imputed to him . He was not in the lodge , nor had he been in it that evening . Bro . Wonfor was proceeding to make some further observations , when the D . G . M . called upon him to resume his seat , and refused to listen to him .

Grand Lodge Of Ireland.

On the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes , Bro . the Hon . David R . Plunket , Q . C , M . P ., was elected Grand Junior Deacon , vice the Earl of Kingston , deceased .

Bro . Theophilus E . St . George , Grand Steward , informed the D . G . M . that the brethren who had been excluded remained in the porch , and expected to be readmitted . The D . G . M . ordered the Inner Guard to

admit any member of the Irish Constitution . Bro . Graham , P . M . Lodge 250 , inquired if none others were to be allowed to enter , and the D . G . M . replied that all others should first get his permission . A large number of Master Masons were then admitted .

Some routine business , having been transacted , the Acting Grand Inner Guard handed in the certificate of Bro . John Yarker , Past Master under the English Constitution , who requested to be admitted .

The D . G . M . said , as he thought that the presence of Bro . Yarker might cause dissention amongst them , he would exercise the power which was voted in him , and refuse that brother admittance .

Bro . Wonfor must again protest against the course pursued by the chair . It was a most unconstitutional thing to refuse admittance to a member of a sister Grand Lodge . The D . G . M . had to call Bro . Wonfor to order , and must request that the business of the Grand

Lodge be proceeded with . Bro . Wonfor insisted upon his right to be heard , and , on advancing towards the pedestal , was met by Bro . the Rev . H . J . Westby , P . G . C ., who "dared" him to approach . A scene of the most indescribable confusion then ensued , and

the Grand Lodge was in a state of uproar for upwards of ten minutes , some brethren insisting upon Bro . Wonfor ' s claim to be heard , and others shouting " Put him out , " " Shame ! " & c . On order being restored , Bro . Woodworm ,

P . M . Lodge 245 , said it was but a very short time since another Grand Body in Ireland was compelled to apologise to a Grand Bod y in Scotland for refusing admission to a brother , and it would he a very painful thing , indeed , if this Grand Lodge were

The D . G . M . ruled Bro . Woodworth out of order , and he accordingly resumed his seat . After this a P . M . of Lodge 494 handed in the following protest from Bro . Yarker , but the D . G . M . did not read it to the Grand Lodge , and the brethren were thus left in ignorance of its contents : —

" To the Right Worshipful the ] Grand Lod ge of Ireland . "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mcath having , in an official communication to the Grand Lodgeof Ireland , spoken of me , and brethren associated with me , as ' expelled Masons , ' I , John Yarker , of 43

, Charlton-road , Manchester , P . M . of Lodge 623 , ' Fidelity , ' Flowery Field , Cheshire , and Lodge 1 S 9 , ' Integrity , ' Manchester , Lancashire , present myself here in your Grand Lodge , and being , in common with the other brethren alluded to , a present member of the United Grand Lodge of All England , I

repel the slanderous imputation cast upon us . " I have come here at some expense , and considerable inconvenience , that I may be spared the pain of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge of England , and I seek at the hands of my Irish brethren the justice which is my due .

( Signed ) "J OHN - YARKER . " Bro . Graham reminded the D . G . M . that , at the meeting of the Board of General Purposes , an official communication from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Meath to the Grand Lodge of Ireland was read and commented on . Why was all mention of it omitted from the minutes ?

J be D . G . M . replied that the Board , having unanimously decided that they could not entertain the subject of that letter , it could not be sent on to Grand Lodge , nor referred to there . The committee appointed to make

arrangements for the reception of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and for his installation as Patron of the Order , at the suggestion of Bro . Dr . Davenport Crosthwaite , P . G . O ., explained some matters of detail .

l'lie Acting Grand Deacons having made tlie usual collection for charity , the Grand Lodge was closed .

Grand Lodge Of Ireland.

( There was a general expression of opinion amongst the brethren that the Deputy Grand Master , even if he had kept within the letter of the Grand Lodge Rules , had most assuredly acted contrary to the spirit of them , and that an English brother had , on a flimsy pretext , been most wantonly insulted . )

Whilst the foregoing events were taking place inside ; the following scene was being enacted out : — Bro . Yarker having been reported ,

Capt . Harte ( opening the door ) : What rank do you hold ? Bro . Yarker : P . M . of England . Capt . Harte : Are you under suspension by

any Masonic body ? Bro . Yarker : I am in lawful standing in all lawful Masonic bodies in England from the i ° to to the 33 ? Capt . Harte insultingly repeats , his question .

Bro . Yarker : I ask admission as a P . M . of a lodge under the Grand Lodge of England , in which I am in lawful communion . Capt . Harte ( still more insultingly ) : Come , sir , no equivocation . Are you not under

suspension by a Masonic body ? Bro . Yarker : By the Ancient and Accepted Rite , for exposing it as spurious and fraudulent ; but that is recognised by no other Masonic body in England .

Capt . Harte ( taking in the certificate ) : Aye , I thought so . Shortly afterwards the certificate was brought back , and insultingly thrust out , Capt . Harte adding : The Deputy Grand Master refuses to admit you .

Bro . Yarker : Then I must request leave to hand in this written protest . The door was closed , and Bro . Yarker ' s protest had to be sent in by a brother standing

near . One other visiting brother was refused admission in the same way , but with more civilitv .

Rosicrucianae Societatis In Anglia.

ROSICRUCIANAE SOCIETATIS IN ANGLIA .

The quarterly meeting- of the Metropolitan College was held at Freemasons ' Tavern on Thursday , the 13 th inst . In the absence of the M . G ., Frater R . Wentworth Little , P . M . G ., presided , supported by

Pratres Angelo J . Lewis , M . A ., as D . M . G . ; W . R . Woodman , M . D ., Sec . Gen . ; Rev . W . B . Church , M . A ., William Carpenter , Ancients ; G . Butler , J . W . Willing , T . W White , D . M . Dewar , and several other members .

The mystic circle was duly formed , and after confirmation of minutes , ballots were taken for several aspirants to the grade of Zelator . Bros . Eugene Cronin , M . D ., and W . T . M . Macy , being in attendance , were .

after tne usual proofs , admitted as members of the society . Several fratres were advanced to the grades of Adeptus Junior and Adeptus Major , after which it was

announced that a College of Rosicrucians was about to be formed at Liverpool , under Capt . G . Turner , as M . T ., assisted by Dr . J . Kellett Smith , as A . E .

The Sec . Gen . further stated that the election of the Right Hon . the Lord Lytton as Grand Patron had been unanimously confirmed b y the Council , and that H . I . H . the Prince Rhodocanakis had joined the Provincial College at Manchester .

It was resolved that the quarterly issue of the " Rosicrucian , " ns the organ of the Society , should be converted into a monthl y one , to enable many articles to be inserted which were now held over for want of

space . The mystic circle was then dissolved , and the fratres separated .

Boors of the Period at BI , AKEY ' S , Lime-street , Liverpool ( under the Alexandra Theatre } . —[ Advt . ]