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Architect of the Universe he would be allowed admission to the lodges . When once a Mason , no matter in what country he travelled , he would be certain to find a brother , and it was an acknowledged fact that many an assassin had stayed his hand when intending to take a man ' s

life , and instead of being his murderer had become his greatest friend . Such things had not only been heard of , but also authenticated . _ He trusted that the Great Architect cf the Universe would send his blessing on that building , and that plenty and abundance would be the . lot of

all the members of the lodge . In conclusion he ( Bro . Wildie ) invited those present to partake of refreshment in an adjoining building . The Freemasons present , and a number of visitors , accepted the invitation , and partook of a cold collation laid out in the upper room of Bro . Cliff's stone store .

At the conclusion of the repast and champagne having been handed round , the W . M . rose and said that as the spread was altogether an impromtu one , he hoped the company would excuse its bareness . He did not feel inclined to

make a speech and would at once propose a toast which he was sine would be drunk with enthusiasm , namely , " Queen Victoria . " The toast was drunk in a loyal manner . The Chairman then proposed " Prosperity to Timaru and the new Lodge . " He coupled the new building with Timaru , because if Timaru

progressed the Lodge would progress . There was certainly every indication of Timaru continuing to prosper , and while doing so the Lodge would be sure to prosper also . As the prosperity of Timaru affected the inhabitants generally as well as the masons , he would couple the toast with the name of Bro . Maxwell .

The toast having been drunk , Bro . Maxwell said he was taken by surprise by hearing his name coupled with the toast . He would merely state that as regarded Timaru no one could wish it more prosperity than he did , and as for the new lodge he wished it every

success . Bro . King said he had the pleasant duty of proposing the toast of " The Architect and Contractor , " the first of whom had in a most skilful manner designed the building , and the latter had made a good start towards building it according to those designs . After the toast was drunk ,

Bro . Wilson said that he was greatly obliged for the manner in which they had drunk the toast , but would reserve his speech until the building was completed . Bro . Parsons also responded . Bro . White said he would ask the Freemasons

to charge their glasses and drink the toast of " The Gentlemen who had attended that day to witness the re-laying of the foundation-stone , and who had graced the board by their presence afterwards . " He would couple the toast with the name of Bro . Luxmore .

The toast was drunk with musical honors . Bro . Luxmoore said he thanked them exceedingly for the kind manner in which they had drunk the toast of the visitors . lie was very glad himself to be present on the occasion , because he believed that Masonic and other

kindred bodies were really a great advantage to the public , as they already afforded support to any member who might happen to be in distress He had much pleasure in congratulating the freemasons on being in the position of freeholders instead of , as they were before ,

leaseholders . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , he stated that he felt confident the Masonic Institution would prosper in Timaru , and be a benefit not only to the town but the district at large . Bro . Price said he had a toast to propose , in wdiich he was sure they would all heartily join"The health of Bro . Wildie , the W . M . "

The toast was drunk with all the honors . Bro . Wildie thanked the company for their kindness , and assured them that the toast was entirely unlooked and uncalled for . ( No . ) If he were possessed of the eloquence of Cicero ,

or the oratorical power of Demosthenes , he might have been able to do justice to that tlay ' s proceedings , but he felt that he lacked the ability to do justice to them himself . He would like to see in Timaru and other towns , persons at the

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head of Freemasonry of ability and intellect , to do that justice to the cause which it deserved . The toast of " The Press" was then drunk and responded to by Mr . Ball and Mr . Feldwick . The company then separated .

Masonic Orphan Boys' School, Dublin.

MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL , DUBLIN .

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of this institution was held at Freemasons' Hall , Dublin , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . E . W . Maunsell in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and signed ,

The Secretary announced that the receipts for the month of June amounted to £ 15 8 9 s ., and included a second donation of £ 50 from Bro . James Tyrrel £ 20 , from R . Arch Chapter , No . 225 ; sSio from the Preceptor of H . K . T . No . 141 ; afeho from the Secretary of Prince Masons

Chapter , No . 9 , Dublin ; e ^ To from Bro . James Stirling ; £ 2 , jury fees , from Bro . Harry Hodges , and £ 2 , from J . H . Edge . The half-yearly report from Bro . Rev . Samuel Skeen , of Adelaiele Hall School , Merrion , at whose establishment the pupils of the school are now

located , was submitted , and gave a most satisfactory account of the progress the pupils had made during the previous six months . Immediately previous to breaking up for the midsummer vacation examinations were held . The Rev . J . K . Leetham , A . M ., Mathematical Moderator ,

T . C . D ., who conducted the ordinary examinations , says in his . report : — " Your boys answered me extremely well in all the subjects in which I examined them . Their acquaintance with geography and history was particularly good . The Latin anel Greek grammars were well known , and

the translations from classical authors were correct and flowing . In Euclid , the style of answering of most , showed not only that they had been carefully taught , but that they understood the subject . " The special examination for prizes offered by a

member of the committee for the best answering in arithmetic , spelling , and dictation were , at the request of the committee , conducteel by Bro . the Rev . Joseph Galbraith , F . T . C . D ., assisted by Benjamin Gibson , who , in forwarding their report , state

" The answering was very good , and we are happy to be able to add that the excellent condition and appearance of the boys do credit to Mr . Skeen . " The committee confirmed the recommendation of the examiners , and awarded the first prize in

the first class , value £ 1 , to James Brett ; the second prize , value 10 s ., to John King Irwin ; and the prize in the second class , value 10 s ., to George Du Noyer . Brett ' s marks at the special examination reckoned as 280 , out of a possible 300 ; and at the

general examination , 1 , 359 , out ot 1 , 500 . The Good Conduct Medals , presented b y Bro . S . B . Oldham , were awarded—that in the first class , in silver , to James Brett ; that in the second-class , in bronze , to Robert Warren . This award was made by the vote of the pupils

themselves , with the full approval of the master , who in his report says he has " much pleasure in stating that they are well deserving of them . " The medal is a very beautiful specimen of elie sinking , executed in Mr . Woodhouse ' s best style . It consists of an artistically arranged group ,

representing Faith , Hope , and Charily , with the name of the institution in a riband around it , surcharged on the equilateral triangles , interlaced , the whole forming a six-pointed star , suspendetl from a clasp , combining the crown and shamrock .

J JOU . OWAY ' S OINTMENT AND I ' JU . S . —Negligence always inexcusable , becomes altogether unpardonable , when a pestilence , sue-h as cholera , threatens to stalk throughout the land and relentlessly claim all acres for its victims . Have these remedies handy , let this Ointment be instantly , briskly , and pcrscveringly rubbed upon the abdomen , when disordered . At certain seasons , when the air is rife with

infection and the water provokes disi ase , it becomes the permanent duty of al' invalids to keep themselves and their tami ies in full health and ligour . Xo wound or sure should be permitted to run its destructive course , when all such predisposing causes of danger may be effectually removed by this healing Ointment . mil these purifying I ' ll ! - ' , without enervating or irritating the constitution . —ADYT .

Consecration Of The Ivy Lodge No. 1441.

CONSECRATION OF THE IVY LODGE NO . 1441 .

On Tuesday the 16 th inst ., a new lodge , under the above title and number , was consecrated under the happiest auspices at Bro . Laxton ' s Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark-bridge

road . The founders of this lodge may be heartily congratultited on their triumph in procuring the assent of Grand Lodge to their undertaking . Only those who have themselves been engaged in the task , successful or otherwise of receiving

a Warrant ot Constitution from Grand Lodge can estimate the trouble and anxiety , to say nothing of the expense involved in the task . In the vast majority of cases the metropolitan applications fail ; and with just reason , because

already one-seventh of the entire number of the lodges owning allegiance to the English Constitution and spread over the four quarters of the globe , are located in and about the metropolis , and it may be well assumed at head-quarters

that every reasonable facility at present exists for the promulgation of the tenets and principles of Freemasonry without the issue of further warrants . We have ascertained that the intention of the

founders of the Ivy Lodge , and more especially we would not mention the name of the Worshipful Master designate , 'Bro . Chas . Smith , to whom in chief measure the merit of obtaining the warrant is attributable , is to establish it on a high

moral standard , to hold as the only object of its being the furthering of Masonic princip les and the active support ot Masonic benevolence , holding all other matters as subservient , Actuated by this spirit , which we sincerely hopt

may animate it even when those who have ushered it into existence shall have passed away we trust that the Ivy Lodge will never degenerate into a mere dining club or estimate the regnlai recurrence of costly banquets above the privilegt of being frequently announced to the Masonii

world as benefactors to those in temporary dis tress , the aged , the widow , and the fatherless If the intention of the founders is carried out ii its integrity with regard to the moral qualifications of its accepted members it will onl y fulf the wishes which should be understood as com

mands , expressed by the Most Worshipfi Grand Master when he last presided at Gran Lodge , and when he strongly animaverted o the conduct of certain lodges which had been la in their acceptance of candidates for admissic into the Order .

'lhree o clock was the time fixed for tl opening ceremony , and shortly after that hour tl lodge-room , wdiich is handsome and very wt adapted to its intended use , being well filled wi the founders and visiting brethren , the majori

of whom had passed the chair , the Consecratii Officer appointed by the M . W . G . Master , Br James Terry , P . M . 228 , 1278 , 1366 " , P . Z . 17 & c , P . Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , Herts , a Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolt

Institution , commenced the ceremony of com cration . In the preliminary business he w obligingly assisted by Bros . C . A . Cottebrui Grand Pursuivant and Wm . Stuart , P . M . IS 141 , as Wardens ; Bro . George Free , P . M . 1 >

J 3 , as Honorary Secretary ; and by Bro . Jo Noke , P . M . No . 87 , as Director of Ceremonii Bro . C . B . Payne , Grand Tyler ; was in atti dance with the golden consecrating vessels , a the appointments of the lodge , were altoget ' .

well chosen and even elegant . Bro . Bilby presided at the harmonium , i with his fine voice the anthems , & c , were gi ' with great effect . To those brethren who have been pres when Bro . Terry has acted as Consecrat

Master , to describe Ins style would be suj fiuous ; to others we will fearlessly say f throughout the whole length and breadth of Craft no brother could be found to excel delivery in dignity or effect , or the high religi earnestness he has the power of effusing in hearers .

The lodge having been cousecrated and con tuted , Bro . Smith , the W . M . designate , was ] sented . and in due form , and with ancient cusl installed as first Worshipful Master . B y especial favour of the M . W . G . Master , 1