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Annual Meeting Of The Provincial Grand Conclave Of Knights Templar Of Lancashire.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LANCASHIRE .
The following is a more detailed account of the above meeting than appeared iu our last : — The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Conclave of Masonic , Knights Templar of Lancashire , was holden in the new lodge room in the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . The Jacques de-Molay Encampment was opened by Sir
Knight Thomas Berry , Eminent Commander at halfpast twelve o ' clock . The Provincial Grand Officers entered in procession , marshalled by Sir Knight Croxton , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , assisted by Sir Knight Tweedle , Prov . Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies . The very Eminent Provincial Grand Commander , after being
received under the arch of steel , took his place on the throne . The Provincial Grand Conclave was opened in due form and with solemn prayer at half-past one o ' clock . The muster rolls of the Prov . Grand Officers , and of the Encampments in the Province were called by the Prov . Graud Registrar . Several Prov . Grand
Officers being absent , and having neglected to write to the Chancellor to state the cause of their absence , were fined one guinea each . Present : Sir Knights A . H . Royds , Very Eminent Proy . Commander ; AV . II , AVright , Eminent Deputy Prov . Commandu' ; it . F . Ainsworth , M . D ., Prior ; John Bolderson , Sub-Prior ; Thomas Berry , Second
Captain ; John Duilield , Chancellor ; Robert Me D . Smith , Vice-Oliaiicellor ; AVilliam Birch , Registrar ; John M . AVike , Treasurer ; Lever R . Rowbottom , Hospitaller ; Thomas Croxton , Director of Ceremonies ; J . F . Tweedale , Assistant Director of Ceremonies ; John C'hedwick , Almouer ; John Coplev , First Expert ; R . H . Hutchinson , Second
Expert ; John S . Veeners , Second Standard Bearer ; H . T . AVarren , Warden of Regalia ; R . F . Sparks , Second Aid-de-Camp ; Thomas Law , Organist ; John Roberts , Banner Bearer ; AVilliam Dawson , Equerry . The Prov . Grand Treasurers account having been audited were presented , showing a balance of . £ 52 ,
being , £ 10 more thau last year ; it was moved , seconded and resolved unanimously , that the best thanks of this Provincial Conclave are due and are hereby tendered to Sir Knight AVike for his past services , and that he be re-elected for the ensuing year . Frater AVilliam Dawson was re-elected Equerry i ' or the ensuing year .
The very Eminent Prov . Grand Commander then appointed the Officers of the Provincial Grand Conclave for the ensuingyear , and invested them with the Treasurer and Equerry , appointed by the Provincial Grand Conclave , with the Collars and Jewels of their respective offices . Samuel White .. .. Prior .
Edward Pierpoint .. .. Sub-Prior . ltav . Thomas Kadley .. Prelate . Rev . J . L . Figgius .. .. Assistant-Prelate . Thomas llerry .. .. First Captain . Benjamin Davies .. .. Second Captain . John DuOield .. .. Chancellor . It . Mc U . Smith .. .. Viee Chancellor .
AVilliam Uirch .. .. Registrar . John Jf . Wiko .. .. Treasurer . It . H . Hutchinson . .. .. Chamburlaiu . John Copley .. .. Hospitaller . Thomas Croxton .. .. Director of Ceremonies . James V . Tweedale .. .. Assistant ditto John S . Veeuors .. .. Sup . of Works .
A . B . Creeks .. .. Almouer . AV . 11 Pratt Warden of Regalia . The Hon . J . L . Liiulsey ., Fit-it Export . . Tallies Gaskcll .. .. Second ditto . Thomas Birtwistlo -. .. First Standard Bearer . John Huberts .. .. Second ditto . J . T . Hall First Aide-de-C ' amp .
W . 11 . Prince .. .. Second ditto . Jamos Wor . doy .. .. First Captain of Linos . Henry Bnlloy " .. .. Second ditto . J . W . Fowlor .. .. First Herald . J . Ii . I [ opVinson .. .. Second ditto . Thomas Law .. .. Organist . F . II . Winder .. .. Sword Bearer .
J . II . Sutohll .. .. Banner Bearer . AV . Dawson .. .. .. Equerry . The V . E . P . G . Commander then presented his Deputy with a very splendid Deputy Provincial Commanders Jewel bearing the following Inscription , presented by A . II . Royds , Grand Commander of Lancashire , to bis worth y Deputy , W . II . Wri ght
, 1869 , which was suitably acknowledged . It was resolved unanimously that a thousand copies of the minutes of the transactions of this Prov . Grand Conclave bo printed together with the History of the Jerusalem Encampment , Manchester , compiled by Sir Knight John Yarker , at a cost not
exceeding £ io , and that a copy bo sent to the subscribing members of every Encampment iu the Province . The Almoner collected the Alms from tho Knights present , and the Prov . Grand Conclave was closed according to ancient custom with solemn prayer . Tho Knights then adjourned to the Bauquet .
Consecration Of The Neptune Lodge, No. 1264, Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 1264 , LIVERPOOL .
Before giving an account of the consecration of the Neptune Lodge , which ceremony was most successfully performed on Friday , llth inst ., it may be advisable to state that a largo number of the officers and brethren
of the Mariners' Lodge , No . 249 , having the welfare of tho Craft at heart , and the diffusion of the true principles of Ancient Freemasonry , agreed to form a new lodge , to bo called the "Neptune" Lodge . Accordingly a meeting took placo , and a petition to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England for a
warrant was numerously signed . A recommendation signed by the W . M . and Wardens , Officers , and brethren of the Mariners' Lodge , praying that the prayer of the petitioners be granted , was forwarded with the petition . The M . W . G . M . acceeded to the request , and
granted a warrant for thc formation and existence of the " Neptune Lodge , " No . 1264 , and empowering them to meet at the Masonic Temple , on the first Friday in every month . Rro . II . S . Alpass beingunavoidably absent , theP G . Secretary ' s place was occupied by Bro . Robt . AVylio ,
P . G . A . D . C . AVest Lancashire . After the ceremony of consecration , and the ancient charge having been given to the AV . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M . 249 , and that Bro . having signified his assent thereto , was regularly installed fir .-t W . M . of the said lodge . He was instructed in the
duties of Ins office b y Bro . Jas . Hamer , P . G . T . and Master of the Ceremony . The W . M . then invested Bros . John Pemberton , ( 219 ) us the first , S . W . and Jas . Richardson , J . AV . ; E . T . Jones ( 249 ) , having been unanimously elected Treasurer , was invested , and Bro . Jas . Taylor ( 249 )
as Secretary ; Bros . P . B . Ger ( 249 ) as S . D . ; A . Davies ( 249 ) as J . D . ; J . S . Dixon ( 249 ) . as I . G . ; A . Gray ( 240 . ) as S . Steward ; J . Nixon ( 249 , ) as J . Steward ; P . Ball ( 249 ) Tyler . The instructions to the respective officers [ having been given , by Bro . lHamer , Masterof Ceremonies , the
brethren were called off to refreshment , and a splendid banquet was provided , and enjoyed by the brethren present . Grace having been said and the cloth cleared , the W . M . presided , suoported by a goodly array of P . G . Officers , P . M . ' s , and W . M . ' s of various lodges in the province .
The W . M . Bro . HEALING , gave as the first toast of the evening , "The Queen , " and expatiated ou the many virtues of our most deservingly beloved Queen , and hoped she may be spared longtoherfamily and her people . The AV . M . next gave , " The Prince and Princess
of AVales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " Having referred to the fact of our most excellent Prince having joined the Craft , and about to become a prominent brother among us , hoped that tho many Masonic virtues inculcated in the Craft may expand iu his generous mind , and by God ' s help prepare
him for the exalted position in store for him in this world , and happiness in the world to come . Several other toasts having been given and suitably responded to , Bro . WILLIAMS ( P . M . 249 ) , gave the toast of " Tho AV . M ., Bio . Joseph Healing , " and spoke of the many good qualities that he had shown
in the interest of the Craft , congratulating the brethren of 1204 in having made so good a choice . He hoped and believed , that ere long they would stand as prominent amongst the lodge . ) of the province , as their mother lodge so proudly occupied . W . M . Bro . HEALI . VO , in resnon ling , thanked Bro
Williams for the kind expressions , both as to himself and for the welfare of the lodge that had that day taken a position among the many Masonic lodges in the world , and would endeavour , with the assistance of his officers and brethren , to bring forth the good fruits of Masonic principles and virtue , and
he hoped that soon they would work tho busine .-s of the lodge as if ib had beeu established for many years ; and , ou behalf of himself , ofiicers , and brethren of tho Neptune Lodge , he sincerely thanked the P . G . Ofiicers , P . M . ' s , W . M . ' s . and brethren all , for their kind attendance there that day , but especially the
Officiating Officers , for the successful maimer in which they had performed the eeruuiony of consecration . Ho was sure that all present felt deeply grateful and highly gra' iti :. d . The W . M . then gave the toast , " Our Past Graud Chaplain , the Rev . If . G . Vernon , " who had given
snch an eloquent , impressive , and instructive oration and invocation , coupling with the toast the brethren of the Choir aud the Past Grand Organist , Bro . Skeaf , who had added so much to the solemnity of the occasion . Bro . the Rev . II . G . VBRNO . V , replied that it gavo him very great pleasure to be with them on so
important an occasion as the consecration of a new Lodge , and honed it would progress in power and peace , in the diffusion of moral principles and piety and virtue , and shine with brilliancy in relief , truth , and brotherl y love , which brings men closer together in tho bond of unity , and which enables them the better to contemplate the mighty works of the Great Architect of the Universe .
Consecration Of The Neptune Lodge, No. 1264, Liverpool.
Bro . SKEAF , on boha . f of himself and his brethreu of thc choir , said that they feltj proud in having beeu present on the occasion of . this auspicious event , and if they bad succeeded in conveying to the mind the sublime and majestic power of sacred music iu the important proceedings of this day ' s consecration , he and his brethren were fully
gratified . He hoped that the biethreu of the new Lodge would now go on their way rejoicing . The AV . M . now gave the toast of the consecrating and installing Master , Bro . Hamer , P . G . T . Bro . HAMER , iu responding , said itgave him great pleasure in seeing such a large an I influential gathering of P . G . Oitiears , P . M . ' s , AV . M . ' s , and
brethren of tins province , and be . believed thoir good wishes were now concentrated in tbo prosperity and welfare of the lodge they had this day consecrated , and he was sure by the persevering character of the W . M ., Bro . Healing and his officers , all of whom he knew personally , its welfare and prosperity would speedily become unaccomplished fact , as its existence
had become in so short a time from when it was thought desirable to form a new lodge . It reflects great credit on the brethren of the new lodge for the manner tbey have come forward with a helping hand to bring it into such a working condition as we see this day , and now , go ou aud prosper , ever bearing mind the great and good principles on which Freemasonry is founded—brotherl y
love , belief , and truth ; and God De with you . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Ofiicers of this Lodge , " which was . duly responded to •y the S . AV ., J . W ., Treas ., and Sec . The toast of the "Visiting Brethren , - ' was duly
given and responded to ; ai . d after the T yler ' s toast had ueeu honoured , the brethreu were called to labour , when the lodge was closed in due and solemn form , the bre hreu separating in peace and harmony .
The Grand Lodge Of New York And The Grand Orient Of France.
THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK AND THE GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE .
At the annual communication of the Graud Lodge of New York recently held in that city , a proposition was brought up by the Committee on Correspondence , declaring all fraternal and Mas-jnic relations suspended between the Grand Lodge of the Stale of New York and
the Grand Orient of Franco , for the reason that the Grand Orient had recognised a spurious Grand Bod y which sat at New Oilcans , and granted charters to subordinate lodges to confer the" three symbolic degrees , in violation of the territorial jurisdiction of thc G . L . of Louisiana .
A Brother asked for information on the subject . The M . W . John Simons made a lengthened explanation , in which he remarked that since our flag had waved over Louisiana she ceased to be under French jurisdiction , and neither civilly nor Masonically would America submit to any divided authority . ( Attempts
at applause . ) He also said that in 18 » 4 u Supreme Council had been established in Louisiana , which began its work at the fourth degree . This body was declared spurious . Now , this has been renewed ; but had the so-called jurisdiction confined itself to these degrees , all would be well—but they claimed to confer
the first three degrees of Masonry ut Louisiana . It was wrong there ; and if so it was wrong here , and concerning all Masons . . Now , we were in the same position with regard to Hamburg . She claimed to establish lodges all over the world , and had now two lodges in New York which were not recognised by any
Masonic body in tiro United States . The W . John C . Crouch , of Joppa Lodge , moved that the subject be recommitted , whit instructions to report at the June communication of 1870 . M . W . Robert D . Holmes spoke in favor of the resolution , and It . AV . Brother Prince moved au
amendment to the elleet that our Grand Master be requested to communicate to the Grand . Master of France the regret felt at his action with regard to Louisiana , and requesting him to rescind the same by withdrawing the recognition of the so-called Grand Council of Louisiana ; and unless ho would do so in six months then all fraternal and Masouic
communication should cease between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of France . M . W . John L . Lewis delivered a powerful speech , urging the passage of the resolution and saying to France " unless you withdraw this invasion of our soil , we will not hold Masonic intercourse with you . "
The Grand Muster of New York had been treated contemptuously by thc Grand Master of France , and that contempt extended to him and to the whole body in this State , and he would resent it . The question was , " shall we protect our rights' { " When Hamburg invaded our soil none stood up for us with more manliness than Louisiana , and now let us stand up for
her and protest against the invasion of her soil . After an earnest debate both amendments were lost , and the original resolution was adopted , and France and the State of New York are no longer in Masouic intcrcoiim :. By this course New York has preserved her dignity and consistency and has shown her sympathy with a ' sister Grand Lodge about equally aOlicted with herself . —New York DUpatch
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Annual Meeting Of The Provincial Grand Conclave Of Knights Templar Of Lancashire.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND CONCLAVE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LANCASHIRE .
The following is a more detailed account of the above meeting than appeared iu our last : — The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Conclave of Masonic , Knights Templar of Lancashire , was holden in the new lodge room in the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . The Jacques de-Molay Encampment was opened by Sir
Knight Thomas Berry , Eminent Commander at halfpast twelve o ' clock . The Provincial Grand Officers entered in procession , marshalled by Sir Knight Croxton , Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , assisted by Sir Knight Tweedle , Prov . Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies . The very Eminent Provincial Grand Commander , after being
received under the arch of steel , took his place on the throne . The Provincial Grand Conclave was opened in due form and with solemn prayer at half-past one o ' clock . The muster rolls of the Prov . Grand Officers , and of the Encampments in the Province were called by the Prov . Graud Registrar . Several Prov . Grand
Officers being absent , and having neglected to write to the Chancellor to state the cause of their absence , were fined one guinea each . Present : Sir Knights A . H . Royds , Very Eminent Proy . Commander ; AV . II , AVright , Eminent Deputy Prov . Commandu' ; it . F . Ainsworth , M . D ., Prior ; John Bolderson , Sub-Prior ; Thomas Berry , Second
Captain ; John Duilield , Chancellor ; Robert Me D . Smith , Vice-Oliaiicellor ; AVilliam Birch , Registrar ; John M . AVike , Treasurer ; Lever R . Rowbottom , Hospitaller ; Thomas Croxton , Director of Ceremonies ; J . F . Tweedale , Assistant Director of Ceremonies ; John C'hedwick , Almouer ; John Coplev , First Expert ; R . H . Hutchinson , Second
Expert ; John S . Veeners , Second Standard Bearer ; H . T . AVarren , Warden of Regalia ; R . F . Sparks , Second Aid-de-Camp ; Thomas Law , Organist ; John Roberts , Banner Bearer ; AVilliam Dawson , Equerry . The Prov . Grand Treasurers account having been audited were presented , showing a balance of . £ 52 ,
being , £ 10 more thau last year ; it was moved , seconded and resolved unanimously , that the best thanks of this Provincial Conclave are due and are hereby tendered to Sir Knight AVike for his past services , and that he be re-elected for the ensuing year . Frater AVilliam Dawson was re-elected Equerry i ' or the ensuing year .
The very Eminent Prov . Grand Commander then appointed the Officers of the Provincial Grand Conclave for the ensuingyear , and invested them with the Treasurer and Equerry , appointed by the Provincial Grand Conclave , with the Collars and Jewels of their respective offices . Samuel White .. .. Prior .
Edward Pierpoint .. .. Sub-Prior . ltav . Thomas Kadley .. Prelate . Rev . J . L . Figgius .. .. Assistant-Prelate . Thomas llerry .. .. First Captain . Benjamin Davies .. .. Second Captain . John DuOield .. .. Chancellor . It . Mc U . Smith .. .. Viee Chancellor .
AVilliam Uirch .. .. Registrar . John Jf . Wiko .. .. Treasurer . It . H . Hutchinson . .. .. Chamburlaiu . John Copley .. .. Hospitaller . Thomas Croxton .. .. Director of Ceremonies . James V . Tweedale .. .. Assistant ditto John S . Veeuors .. .. Sup . of Works .
A . B . Creeks .. .. Almouer . AV . 11 Pratt Warden of Regalia . The Hon . J . L . Liiulsey ., Fit-it Export . . Tallies Gaskcll .. .. Second ditto . Thomas Birtwistlo -. .. First Standard Bearer . John Huberts .. .. Second ditto . J . T . Hall First Aide-de-C ' amp .
W . 11 . Prince .. .. Second ditto . Jamos Wor . doy .. .. First Captain of Linos . Henry Bnlloy " .. .. Second ditto . J . W . Fowlor .. .. First Herald . J . Ii . I [ opVinson .. .. Second ditto . Thomas Law .. .. Organist . F . II . Winder .. .. Sword Bearer .
J . II . Sutohll .. .. Banner Bearer . AV . Dawson .. .. .. Equerry . The V . E . P . G . Commander then presented his Deputy with a very splendid Deputy Provincial Commanders Jewel bearing the following Inscription , presented by A . II . Royds , Grand Commander of Lancashire , to bis worth y Deputy , W . II . Wri ght
, 1869 , which was suitably acknowledged . It was resolved unanimously that a thousand copies of the minutes of the transactions of this Prov . Grand Conclave bo printed together with the History of the Jerusalem Encampment , Manchester , compiled by Sir Knight John Yarker , at a cost not
exceeding £ io , and that a copy bo sent to the subscribing members of every Encampment iu the Province . The Almoner collected the Alms from tho Knights present , and the Prov . Grand Conclave was closed according to ancient custom with solemn prayer . Tho Knights then adjourned to the Bauquet .
Consecration Of The Neptune Lodge, No. 1264, Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 1264 , LIVERPOOL .
Before giving an account of the consecration of the Neptune Lodge , which ceremony was most successfully performed on Friday , llth inst ., it may be advisable to state that a largo number of the officers and brethren
of the Mariners' Lodge , No . 249 , having the welfare of tho Craft at heart , and the diffusion of the true principles of Ancient Freemasonry , agreed to form a new lodge , to bo called the "Neptune" Lodge . Accordingly a meeting took placo , and a petition to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England for a
warrant was numerously signed . A recommendation signed by the W . M . and Wardens , Officers , and brethren of the Mariners' Lodge , praying that the prayer of the petitioners be granted , was forwarded with the petition . The M . W . G . M . acceeded to the request , and
granted a warrant for thc formation and existence of the " Neptune Lodge , " No . 1264 , and empowering them to meet at the Masonic Temple , on the first Friday in every month . Rro . II . S . Alpass beingunavoidably absent , theP G . Secretary ' s place was occupied by Bro . Robt . AVylio ,
P . G . A . D . C . AVest Lancashire . After the ceremony of consecration , and the ancient charge having been given to the AV . M . elect , Bro . Joseph Healing , P . M . 249 , and that Bro . having signified his assent thereto , was regularly installed fir .-t W . M . of the said lodge . He was instructed in the
duties of Ins office b y Bro . Jas . Hamer , P . G . T . and Master of the Ceremony . The W . M . then invested Bros . John Pemberton , ( 219 ) us the first , S . W . and Jas . Richardson , J . AV . ; E . T . Jones ( 249 ) , having been unanimously elected Treasurer , was invested , and Bro . Jas . Taylor ( 249 )
as Secretary ; Bros . P . B . Ger ( 249 ) as S . D . ; A . Davies ( 249 ) as J . D . ; J . S . Dixon ( 249 ) . as I . G . ; A . Gray ( 240 . ) as S . Steward ; J . Nixon ( 249 , ) as J . Steward ; P . Ball ( 249 ) Tyler . The instructions to the respective officers [ having been given , by Bro . lHamer , Masterof Ceremonies , the
brethren were called off to refreshment , and a splendid banquet was provided , and enjoyed by the brethren present . Grace having been said and the cloth cleared , the W . M . presided , suoported by a goodly array of P . G . Officers , P . M . ' s , and W . M . ' s of various lodges in the province .
The W . M . Bro . HEALING , gave as the first toast of the evening , "The Queen , " and expatiated ou the many virtues of our most deservingly beloved Queen , and hoped she may be spared longtoherfamily and her people . The AV . M . next gave , " The Prince and Princess
of AVales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " Having referred to the fact of our most excellent Prince having joined the Craft , and about to become a prominent brother among us , hoped that tho many Masonic virtues inculcated in the Craft may expand iu his generous mind , and by God ' s help prepare
him for the exalted position in store for him in this world , and happiness in the world to come . Several other toasts having been given and suitably responded to , Bro . WILLIAMS ( P . M . 249 ) , gave the toast of " Tho AV . M ., Bio . Joseph Healing , " and spoke of the many good qualities that he had shown
in the interest of the Craft , congratulating the brethren of 1204 in having made so good a choice . He hoped and believed , that ere long they would stand as prominent amongst the lodge . ) of the province , as their mother lodge so proudly occupied . W . M . Bro . HEALI . VO , in resnon ling , thanked Bro
Williams for the kind expressions , both as to himself and for the welfare of the lodge that had that day taken a position among the many Masonic lodges in the world , and would endeavour , with the assistance of his officers and brethren , to bring forth the good fruits of Masonic principles and virtue , and
he hoped that soon they would work tho busine .-s of the lodge as if ib had beeu established for many years ; and , ou behalf of himself , ofiicers , and brethren of tho Neptune Lodge , he sincerely thanked the P . G . Ofiicers , P . M . ' s , W . M . ' s . and brethren all , for their kind attendance there that day , but especially the
Officiating Officers , for the successful maimer in which they had performed the eeruuiony of consecration . Ho was sure that all present felt deeply grateful and highly gra' iti :. d . The W . M . then gave the toast , " Our Past Graud Chaplain , the Rev . If . G . Vernon , " who had given
snch an eloquent , impressive , and instructive oration and invocation , coupling with the toast the brethren of the Choir aud the Past Grand Organist , Bro . Skeaf , who had added so much to the solemnity of the occasion . Bro . the Rev . II . G . VBRNO . V , replied that it gavo him very great pleasure to be with them on so
important an occasion as the consecration of a new Lodge , and honed it would progress in power and peace , in the diffusion of moral principles and piety and virtue , and shine with brilliancy in relief , truth , and brotherl y love , which brings men closer together in tho bond of unity , and which enables them the better to contemplate the mighty works of the Great Architect of the Universe .
Consecration Of The Neptune Lodge, No. 1264, Liverpool.
Bro . SKEAF , on boha . f of himself and his brethreu of thc choir , said that they feltj proud in having beeu present on the occasion of . this auspicious event , and if they bad succeeded in conveying to the mind the sublime and majestic power of sacred music iu the important proceedings of this day ' s consecration , he and his brethren were fully
gratified . He hoped that the biethreu of the new Lodge would now go on their way rejoicing . The AV . M . now gave the toast of the consecrating and installing Master , Bro . Hamer , P . G . T . Bro . HAMER , iu responding , said itgave him great pleasure in seeing such a large an I influential gathering of P . G . Oitiears , P . M . ' s , AV . M . ' s , and
brethren of tins province , and be . believed thoir good wishes were now concentrated in tbo prosperity and welfare of the lodge they had this day consecrated , and he was sure by the persevering character of the W . M ., Bro . Healing and his officers , all of whom he knew personally , its welfare and prosperity would speedily become unaccomplished fact , as its existence
had become in so short a time from when it was thought desirable to form a new lodge . It reflects great credit on the brethren of the new lodge for the manner tbey have come forward with a helping hand to bring it into such a working condition as we see this day , and now , go ou aud prosper , ever bearing mind the great and good principles on which Freemasonry is founded—brotherl y
love , belief , and truth ; and God De with you . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Ofiicers of this Lodge , " which was . duly responded to •y the S . AV ., J . W ., Treas ., and Sec . The toast of the "Visiting Brethren , - ' was duly
given and responded to ; ai . d after the T yler ' s toast had ueeu honoured , the brethreu were called to labour , when the lodge was closed in due and solemn form , the bre hreu separating in peace and harmony .
The Grand Lodge Of New York And The Grand Orient Of France.
THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK AND THE GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE .
At the annual communication of the Graud Lodge of New York recently held in that city , a proposition was brought up by the Committee on Correspondence , declaring all fraternal and Mas-jnic relations suspended between the Grand Lodge of the Stale of New York and
the Grand Orient of Franco , for the reason that the Grand Orient had recognised a spurious Grand Bod y which sat at New Oilcans , and granted charters to subordinate lodges to confer the" three symbolic degrees , in violation of the territorial jurisdiction of thc G . L . of Louisiana .
A Brother asked for information on the subject . The M . W . John Simons made a lengthened explanation , in which he remarked that since our flag had waved over Louisiana she ceased to be under French jurisdiction , and neither civilly nor Masonically would America submit to any divided authority . ( Attempts
at applause . ) He also said that in 18 » 4 u Supreme Council had been established in Louisiana , which began its work at the fourth degree . This body was declared spurious . Now , this has been renewed ; but had the so-called jurisdiction confined itself to these degrees , all would be well—but they claimed to confer
the first three degrees of Masonry ut Louisiana . It was wrong there ; and if so it was wrong here , and concerning all Masons . . Now , we were in the same position with regard to Hamburg . She claimed to establish lodges all over the world , and had now two lodges in New York which were not recognised by any
Masonic body in tiro United States . The W . John C . Crouch , of Joppa Lodge , moved that the subject be recommitted , whit instructions to report at the June communication of 1870 . M . W . Robert D . Holmes spoke in favor of the resolution , and It . AV . Brother Prince moved au
amendment to the elleet that our Grand Master be requested to communicate to the Grand . Master of France the regret felt at his action with regard to Louisiana , and requesting him to rescind the same by withdrawing the recognition of the so-called Grand Council of Louisiana ; and unless ho would do so in six months then all fraternal and Masouic
communication should cease between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of France . M . W . John L . Lewis delivered a powerful speech , urging the passage of the resolution and saying to France " unless you withdraw this invasion of our soil , we will not hold Masonic intercourse with you . "
The Grand Muster of New York had been treated contemptuously by thc Grand Master of France , and that contempt extended to him and to the whole body in this State , and he would resent it . The question was , " shall we protect our rights' { " When Hamburg invaded our soil none stood up for us with more manliness than Louisiana , and now let us stand up for
her and protest against the invasion of her soil . After an earnest debate both amendments were lost , and the original resolution was adopted , and France and the State of New York are no longer in Masouic intcrcoiim :. By this course New York has preserved her dignity and consistency and has shown her sympathy with a ' sister Grand Lodge about equally aOlicted with herself . —New York DUpatch