Consecration Of The Emblematic Lodge, No. 1321.

mate the good it has achieved ? The Boys' School was established about ten years later , and the crowning of our charitable undertakings was effected by the erection of a suitable retreat for those who , having borne the heat and burden of the day , desire to end their lives in blissfull peace . It is our

duty , brethren , to prove to the world that Freemasonry is something more than a name—that its principles are pure , and its designs praiseworthyand the clearest and most logical way to convince the sceptic or the scorner is by a steady and consistent practice of the benevolent precepts of the

Order . Freemasonry will then not only present to the mind of the philosopher an organised system of peculiar knowledge unfolded in ceremonies known only to the initiated , but to mankind in general jt will appear as a beneficent institution , teaching morality , and visibly bearing the fruits of charity

and goodwill . May the lodge which we inaugurate this day prove a conspicuous example of all the virtues that adorn the Masonic character ; may it convey to distant posterity the " Emblematic " lessons that have been handed down from our forefathers ; may it ever be the shrine of intellect

and the temple of thought , the home of peace and the abode of joy ; established on the equal base of truth , and supported by the pillars of brotherly affection , may it remain as an imperishable memorial of its founders , growing year by year in

prosperity and happiness , and shining brighter and brighter , in the glorious firmament of Masonic light . The lodge was them impressively dedicated and consecrated according to ancient custom , and the ceremony concluded with the patriarchal

benediction . Bro . Heath then took the chair , and installed Bro . George Frederick Swan as the first Master , rendering the work of this important rite in a thoroughly masterly manner . The officers were then invested , Bros . W . H . Brearey and T . Laxton being the Wardens , W . Harvey , S . D . ; and W .

Abbott , J . D . Bro . Heath then fluently delivered the first two addresses , the last being also excellently well given by Bro . Fenn . Votes of thanks were heartily passed to the consecrating officer , the Grand Secretary , and Bros . Fenn and Herring for their kind services during the

inauguration . The compliment of honorary membership was also awarded to Bros . Hervey and Little , and a similar honour , we are informed , awaits Bro . Fenn at the next meeting of the lodge .

After numerous propositions for joining and initiation were re ccived , the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet which comprised every delicacy . It is unnecessary to dwell upon this part of the evening's enjoyment , further than to say that the whole of the arrangements

reflected infinite credit upon Bro . Heath and the other founders of the lodge . After the cloth was cleared , toast , speech , and song followed in rapid succession , and the utmost harmony prevailed till the Tyler , like a phantom unbidden to the feast ,

mercilessly dispersed the joyous company in the way known to all " ye merry Masons . " Among the brethren present we ' re , Bros . Dr . Wright , P . Prov . G . D . Kent ; Plummer T . Brearey , P . G . Steward ; B . P . Todd , P . M . 27 ; Y . Walters , P . M . 73 ; T . R . Darke , 1275 ; J . H . Gaball , 382 ; and F . Hay ward .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

THE CRAFT . GLASGOW . —The annual meeting of the Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 , Glasgow , for the nomination of officers was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., liro . T . Stewart , W . M ., in elv . chair of K . S . There was a very full attendance of the members The W . M . was earnestly requested to allow himself to be re-elected , but most

firmly declined thai honour , he having sat two years as W . M . with credit to himself , and profit to the lotlge . The Secretary resigned his office in coiisetjiicce of his having to leave Glasgow . The following brethren who hail been unanimously recommended for office by the committee of office-bearers for election , were elected , viz .,

ISros . G . McDonald , W . M . ; J . McFive , S . W . ; XV . Donaldson , f . W . ; 1 ' . Thompson , Treas . ; XV . Armfield , Sec ; Rev . W . MclCayes , Chaplain ; XV . Mcl . cod , S . D . ; J . Duncan , J . D ; T . Robertson , Standard-Hearer ; J . Henderson , 1 st Steward ; J . McICaye , I . G . ; J . Jamieson , Tyler ; J . Waugh , G . W . Wheeler , antl P . Ramsay , Auditors .

The annual meeting of Thistle Lotlge , No . 87 , was held in the Lodge Room , Croy-place , Glasgow , on the evening of Wednesday , the i 6 lh inst ., under ihe presidency of the R . W . M . There was a large attendance of brethren , and the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing vear , viz ., Bros , fohn Fraser , R . W . M .,

was unanimously re-elecletl ; John Miller , D . M . ; pilm Reid , S . M . ; Jas . V . Henderson , S . W . ; James M'Ncc , J . W . ; Laurence Murray , Chaplain ; John Dobbie , Treas . ; l'lios . Hart , Sec . ; John Renfrew , S . D . ; A . I .. leffrav , J . D . ; Andrew Miller , S . S . ; 1 ' . . M'O . o , J . S . ; " Reddle Currie , S . S . B . ; Samuel J . Fulton , J . S . Is . ; C . K . | enkins , I . G . ; Thos . Cowan , O . G . ; and Samuel MThce , " l ' . G . S .

Scotland.

After the election , Bro . Gillies , P . G . S . B ., performed the ceremony of installing and investing the officers in a very impressive manner . RUTHERGLEN . —The Lodge Royal Arch , No . 116 , in commemoration of having completed its hundredth year some months ago , resolved to procure

a new flag , which was unfurled on Tuesday evening last week . The brethren of the lodge resident in Glasgow assembled in large numbers at Bro . Kirkwood ' s , Govan-street , whence they inarched in torchlight procession here , headed by the Thistle Brass Band , where a large number of the brethren

received them in due Masonic custom . After promenading the various streets here , which caused a great stir among the inhabitants , the brethren adjourned to their lodge-room , where , under the presidency of Bro . Robertson , R . W . M ., a pleasant evening was spent .

Canada.

CANADA .

The Grand Lodge of the Province of Quebec has been fraternally recognised by the twelve ( 12 ) following Grand bodies : — 1 . District of Columbia . 2 . Maine . 3 . New Hampshire . 4 . Iowa .

5 . Wisconsin . 6 . Texas . 7 . Nebraska . 8 . Nova Scotia . 9 . Nevada . 10 . Kansas . 11 . Illinois . 12 . Ohio .

A lodge named " Des Ccour-Unis , " under the Grand Lodge of Quebec , has been started in Montreal , to be worked in the French language . It held its first communication at the British Masonic Chambers . There was quite a large attendance , and the lodge bids fair to be one of the most successful and popular in the city .

At the last regular communication of the Dalhousie Lodge , No . 571 , E . R ., held at their rooms in the city of Ottowa , Canada , an old and much respected member was made the recipient of an expression of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren . The following address and reply fully explain the circumstances : — To A . S . Bhuddl , Esq ., Treasurer , Dalhousie Lodge ,

Ottawa . Ottawa , 1 st Nov ., A . D . 1 S 70 . Dear Sir and Brother , —The Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 571 , E . R ., Free and Accepted Masons , in open lodge assembled , desire to bear testimony to the valuable service

rendered by you as Treasurer for the last fifteen years ; at the same lime they consider it a pleasant duly lo be able lo acknowledge your faithful attention upon all occasions to the duties of the lodge during the long period that you have been in communication therewith . Your correct deportment anil fraternal disposition have

won for you , not only as a Mason , but as a man , the respect and esteem of all the brethren who have been coniiL-ctcd with the lodge since you joined it in 15 ( 51 ; and by your connection with this Order , you have materially aided in keep up Masonry to that high standard of moral development that sltoukl characterise ils members all the

world over . In appreciation of your valuable services in the important office of Treasurer , die lodge unanimously resolve to present you with the accompanying Treasurer ' s jewel , which , in its name , I have now much pleasure iu

investing you with , and fervently pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may long spare you in health and strength to wear it , and enable you to continue in the performance of those duties lothis lotlge antl to society in general that your rectitude so eminently qualifies you for .

Signed 011 behalf of the lotlge , W . HAY , W . Master . To this Bro . Blasdcll made the following reply : — To the W . M ., Wardens , and Urethral of the Dalhousie J . oigc . ' 1 lie kind address with which von have honoured me ,

and the approval of my conduct which you have been pleased to express , are more than compensation for any services I could have rendered the lotlge . Believe me , brethren , thai this beautifully prepared address antl magnificent jewel will be highly valued by me while I live , ami that warmly as I have been attached

lo the Craft 111 general , antl my mother lotlge in particular , this will be another lie binding mc still closer to Dalhousie Lotlge , which may the G . A . O . T . U . long prosper . N . S . Hi . Asurci . i .. The jewel is one of the most beautiful specimens of numismatic art ever constructed in this city . On the obverse is the emblematic key , raised in

gold , on a radiated blue crystal , encircled with the following inscription : — "Dalhousie Lodge , No . 571 , E . R . V . & A . M ., Ottawa , Ontario . " On the reverse side is the following : — ' ¦ Presented to Bro . N . S . Blasdcll , by Dalhousie Lotlge . No . 571 , E . R . F . it A . ? iL , as a recognition of his valuable services as Treasurer for the last 15 years , Ottawa , November , A . L . 1570 . "

Egypt.

EGYPT .

LODGE OF SORROW HELD AT CAIRO IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BRO . EDWARD HERBERT . The late dreadful tragedy at Marathon will long be remembered by every Englishman , especially by those residing in the East . One of the unfortunate

victims of the Greek brigands' rage and cowardice was Bro . Edward Herbert , Secretary of Her Britannic Majesty's Legation at Athens . The late Bro . Herbert , when Secretary of Her Britannic Majesty ' s Embassy atf Constantinople , accompanied Sir Hcnrv Bulwer on one of his missions to Egypt .

On that occasion a few English brethren invited His Excellency the Ambassador to inaugurate an English Masonic lodge in Cairo . His Excellency graciously accepted the request , and the " Bulwer Lodge of Cairo" was regularly dedicated . The late Bro . Edward Herbert was elected as first Junior

Warden of this lodge . Not only amongst his brethren , but with all ' those who had the pleasure of his personal acquaintance , Bro . Herbert was acknowledged as a good friend , and commanded general esteem ; the news of his sad death , therefore , created a general gloom in Egypt likewise .

It was decided that a fraternal feeling of sorrow should be expressed in a country where Bro . Herbert had been so favourably known . Bro . Raphael Borg , Chancellor of the British Consulate , actually Secretary of the Bulwer Lodge , and W . M . of the Concordia , No . 1226 , was the

first candidate for initiation at the Bulwer Lodge , and was duly admitted during Bro . Herbert ' s office . Bro . Borg proposed to convoke a lodge of sorrow , to be held at the lodge over which he presided , feeling assured that he was not only rendering a

just tribute of esteem and fraternal love to the memory of our regretted Bro . Herbert , but at the same time it would be an expression of sympathy with the family and friends of Bro . Herbert in the irretrievable sad loss thev had sustained .

Therefore , on the 27 th October last , a lodge of sorrow was held at the Concordia , No . 1226 , at Cairo , at which the following members and visitors were present : —Bros . Raphael Borg , W . M . ; T . Raffaelli , S . W . ; L . Zaja , acting J . W . ; S . Rietti , Treasurer ; A . Ladopulo , acting Secretary ; A .

Castelbolognesi , S . D . ; O . Bercovich , acting J . D . ; A . Kaddag . I . G . ; John Ablitc , Tyler ; G . Naum , M . Ades , D . Rofe , A . Raheem el Kabbi , H . Phillips ( W . M . 106 S ) , Hekekyan Bey , E . St . John Fairman ( fellow-founder with the late Bro . Herbert of the Bulwer Lodge of Cario ) , C . C .

Tompson , M . A . Floris , and several other brethren . The lodge was specially furnished for the occasion in the usual style , and created a most impressive feeling , proving the sincere sorrow of the brethren . Bro . Borg presided in his usual thoroughly Masonic and efficient manner , and

delivered a most fitting and feeling oration , descriptive of the merits and virtues of our regretted brother , and of the general grief felt at his loss . Bro . L . Zaja , acting J . W ., likewise delivered a very able and worthy speech . Bro . H . Phillips , W . M . of the Bulwer Lodge ,

No . 1068 , responded on behalf of his lodge . The lodge of sorrow was then closed in peace and harmony , every brother present sadly impressed with the solemnity of the meeting , quitting the lodge with a heavy heart , muttering a short prayer : Peace be with his soul .

1 he Concordia is an offspring of the Bulwer Lodge of Cairo , and was formed out of the irregular lodges which existed three years ago , with a view to heal the said irregular lodges . It is naturally under the English Constitution , but works in the Italian language . It may safely be asserted that the Concordia is one of best directed and working lodges of Egypt .

South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA .

We have pleasure in giving space to the following address by liro . W . B . Berry , M . D ., on the occasion of the laying of the foundation-stone of the Masonic Temple at Buighersdoip , sent us by a Scotch correspondent ( Comp . Berry , P . Z . of No . 6 , Dundee ) , and in doing so congratulate the

Freemasons of Burghcrsdorp on having such a Master presiding over them . In Dr . Berry they have one who was a distinguished student of Marischal College , Aberdeen , where he took , with the highest honours , the degrees of A . M . and M . D . Dr . Berry's Scotch friends and relatives will read his able address with pleasure , and have reason to be proud of his success—so far , far from the " Granite

City" : — Brethren , —The ceremony ol laying thfs corner-stone of our future Temple being now completed , I have to congratulate . yon on Ibis most auspicious occasion . Yon are about to witness the realisation of a project which has been uppermost with the Masonic brethren of this place ever since ihe Grand Fast of the Netherlands granted a Warrant of Constitution—some seven or eight years ago—