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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 188 ) .-This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 1 7 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros , w Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , . P . M ., in tlie chair ; T . C . Walls , G . Swd . Br ., S . VV . ; J . Filler , S . O ., _ . ?_ ,,. l . W .: VV . Hammond , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . ;
Handel , M . O . ; and Briggs , I . G . . , fhe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros . Sanders , W . M . ; K . Hopwood , P . M . ; Fisher , J . VV . ; J . Stevens , Hon . P . M . ; and others Past Masters' jewels were then presented by the Senior Warder ,, ;„ -u _ „_ r _ . of the lod'Te . to VV . Bros . VV . Wigginton , P . M .
( by deputy ) ; VV . Hammond , P . M . ; . and VV . 1 aylor , P . M . ¦ Bros . Hammond and Taylor haying acknowledged the compliment in fitting terms , the lodpe was closed and the brethren adjourned to a collation , which was presided over by Bro . Hammond , who subsequent y gave a few of the chief toasts appertaining to the Mark Degree . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
BIRKENHEAD . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 165 ) . — The brethren attached to this lodge held their annual installation meeting at the Masonic Chambers , on Friday , the 19 th inst . Bro . Henry Jones was duly installed by Bro . E . Friend , and the following brethren were appointed by the new Master as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . John 1 R . Ross , I . P . M . ; C . S . Dean , S . W . ; J . R . R . keane J . VV . ; F L . Bolton . Treas . ; Edward Friend , Sec . ; VV . Roberts ,
M . O . ; A . H . Covelli , S . O . ; Dr . Cornwall , J . U . ; Ur . Youn _ , S . D . ; J . F . Dean , J . D . ; VV . Gorst , I . G ., and F . VV . Hottaway , Tyler . . ,. The lodge , which has been in existence nine years , and is one of the most successful in the Province of Cheshire , unanimously voted that Bro . Ross be constituted a Life Governor of the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution in recognition of his services during the past year .
FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —Tho monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , ths 17 th inst . Present : Bros . E . Clarke , VV . M . ; B . Craig , S . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; D . Bell , J . W . ; VV . Martin , P . M M . O . ; J . Ashworth , S . O . ; VV . Macaulay , J . O . ; 1 . Harper , Treas ., P . G . S . D . ; R . Wilson , Sec ; K I .
Allatt , S . D . ; VV . Swain , J . D . ; J . Peel , 1 . 0 . ; j . uose , Tyler , P . G . T . ; J . Black , J . Routledge , G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . A . Sec . ; and VV . Foster , P . M . 354 ( S-C . ) The minutes were read and conhrmed , and a ballot taken for Bro . C . Gowan , 1 GG 0 , which was accepted , and that brother was advanced to the Degree of Master Mason ; the lecture being afterwards given by Bro . Dalrymple . the lodge was then closed in form .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
GRAND MASTE •' . COUNCIL . —A meeting of this council was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , and was well attended . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , T . J . G . M ., Deputy M . ster , T . Poore , P . C . ofVV . ; F . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; Alfred Williams , C . of C . ; the Rev . VV . S . Moses , Chap . ; Thomas Cubitt and J . E . AndersonMarshalls ; the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , Grand
, Chaplain ; the Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , Baron de Ferneres , M . P ., Major P . Dunbar , Captain G . Lambert , J . E . Le Feuvre , R . Roy , D . P . Cama , E . Storr , VV . G . Lemon , VV . J . Nicholl ., F . H . Clemow , H . Dicketts . J . Moon , Cooper Smith , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . VV . H . Hodgkin , M . J . Walker , 1 . L . Mather , and VV . Glynes were duly balloted for , and
it proving to be unanimous in each case , they were duly admitted and received into the Degrees of Most Excellent Master , Royal Master , Select Master , and Super-Excellent Master . In consequence of severe and continued indisposition , Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal having signified his desire not to be again nominated as Master of the No . 1 Council , Bro . T . C Walls was unanimously elected to that position , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T .
Poore , D . M . ; H . C . Levander , P . C . of VV . ; I * . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; A . Williams , C . of G . ; T . Cubitt , C . of C . ; the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , Chap . ; J . E . Andzrson , G . Graveley , and R . L . Loveland , Marshalls ; R . Berridge and T . W . Adams , Stewards ; Major Dunbar , Warder ; and H . J . Lardner , Sentinel . A resolution of commuting the annual subscription b y a payment of four guineas having been passed , the council
was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . This being the annual festival in connection with the Grand Masters' Council , the banquet was well attended , and served ; n a manner that gave universal satisfaction . "The Health of the Queen and Cryptic Masonry " having been loyally honoured , the toast of " The I . G . M . " followed . In giving this toast the T . I . M . alluded to the long continued illness ol Bro . the Rev . R . Portal , and expressed a
hope that he would speedily be restored to health . He also regretted that ill-health should have compelled their Grand Master to resign the chief position of authority in the No . 1 Council , which office he had so worthily occupied since the foundation of the Degree in this country . The toast of " The Grand Officers " was coupled with the names of Bros . Dewar and Davison . In reply , Bro . Dewar stated that he felt extremely
honoured in holding the position of Grand Recorder , more especially as it gave him an opportunity of seeing how flourishing and progressive the Cryptic Degrees were at the present time . Much of the success of the Order was due to the active exertions of the Grand Officers , and he believed that Cryptic Masonry had a bright career before it . Bro . Davison having also said a few words in response , " The Health of the T . I . M . " was Hatteringly proposed by
the Recorder . Bro . Walls having acknowledged the compliment , the toast of " The Newly-received Brethren " was enthusiastically drunk . Bros . Glynes and Mather having replied , "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . T . Poore , one of the most efficient and energetic members of that body , was warmly received ,
Cryptic Masonry.
The recipient of the honour having briefly responded , the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable and successful , thanks to the exertions of Bro . Dewar and the rest of the executive , concluded .
New Ireland.
New Ireland .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A CHURCH AT CAVERSAAM .
The foundation-stone of the new St . Peter ' s Church at Caversham was recently laid by the Bishop of the diocese , with full Masonic ceremony . .... At 2 . 45 p . m . the District Grand Lodge of New Zealand South , S . C , was opened in due form at the Town Hall , Caversham , by the R . VV . Bro . G . VV . Harvey , R . W . D . G .
M ., S . C , who intimated to the brethren present that in accordance with a request from the clergyman and officebearers of the proposed new church , it was the intention of the R . VV . Bro . Thomas Sherlock Graham , R . W . D . G . Master of Otago and Southland , E . C , with himself , to lay the foundation-stone with Masonic honours . The brethren then , by the direction of the VV . Bro . C . de L .
Graham , D . G . D . C , E . C , formed a procession , which included in'its ranks the VV . M ., officers , and members of St . Patrick ' s Lodge , I . C . ; R . W . M ., officers , and members Cargill-Kilwinning Lodge , No . G 32 , S . C . ; R . VV . P . M ., officers ; and members Celtic Lodge , No . 477 , S . C . ; members St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 432 , S . C ; VV . M ., officers , and members Lodge of Dunedin , No . 931 , E . C ; R . W . M ., officers , and members Otago-Kilwinning Lodge ,
Nr . 417 , S . C ; VV . M ., officers , and members Lodge of Otago , No . S 44 , E . C . The other lodges represented were Port Chalmers Marine , Palmerston , Hercules , and Lodge of Waitaki , E . G ., with the St . John ' s North-East Valley , S . C . These were followed by brethren bearing the level , plumb , compass , square , mallet , and trowel . Corn , wine , and oil were borne by three Past Masters , and the Bible by Bro . J . Baxter . Next followed four Grand Deacons , two Grand
from each Constitution , preceding the District Secretary , VV . Bro . S . James , E . C ; the District Grand Treas ., S . C ; D . G . Chap ., S . C , Bro . A . Barrett ; the D . G . J . Wardens and D . G . S . Wardens of the E . C . and S . C . ; R . W . Bro . L . Court , S . P . G . M ., S . C ; R . VV . Bro . J . Mills , P . S . P . G . M ., S . C ; R . W . Bro . Caldwell , G . Steward G . Lodge of Scotland ; Bro . J . Baxter , D . G . Swd . Br ., S . C ; Bro . Hodge , D . G . Swd . Br . E . C . ; Bro . G . VV . Harvey , RW . D . G . M ., S . C ; and Bro . T . S . Graham , R . W . D .
G . M ., E . C . . . . In this order the procession moved to the site , where a large choir , made up of choristers from St . Paul ' s , Dunedin , and other churches , sang the hymn " Onward , Christian Soldiers . " The choir was headed by Bishop Nevill , the the Rev . VV . Ronaldson , and the Rev . R . A . Kerkham . Those taking part in the proceedings having gathered round the stone , the Rev . Mr . Ronaldson offered up a short with
prayer , followed by the Bishop cue Loras rrayer . The operation of laying the stone in its bed was then performed in due Masonic form , the usual bore containing coins and copies of current journals being placed in the cavity prepared for their reception . The D . G . Chaplain next offered up a prayer , and the R . VV . D . G . M ., Bro . T . S . Graham , declared the stone well and truly laid . The BISHOP then gave a brief address bearing on the
object which had drawn the assemblage together , first expressing his thanks to the brothers who had performed the work of lay ing the foundation-stone . The commencement of the erection of a church was always a matter of "real importance , and in this instance the proceedings could not do other than have a good influence by promoting harmony and concord in the neighbourhood . Every church has a special good ; and this one would be set in a populous
district the particular characteristic of the residents in which was . that the majority of them earned their livelihood by the work of their bodies . It would , therefore , be built principally for those who are called the working classes ; and he rejoiced that it was so—that it was not intended for the wealthier class , but for all . lt would remind those who then saw the commencement of the existence of a church in their midst of that church which was first founded by a
poor man , but which was , and still is , open to all sorts and conditions of men . The building now commenced was to be of a large and substantia ! character , and he would have a fear that it would be a source of anxiety to its promoters did he not see around him men of energy , perseverance , and determination to carry the work through . They could not expect at once to roll off the debt which they had incurred , but must call to aid the energy
of every Church member in the neighbourhood , and not have the labour left to one or two to bear . He had the highest authority for recommending them to " go tothe ant" ani take example of energy from that otherwise comparatively insignificant insect , which never leaves what it once attempts until the work is carried out in its appointed manner . He referred to the assistance rendered that day by the ancient and honourable Fraternity of
Masons , not only on account of his having himselt passed through every grade of that body up to that of Knights Templars , but specially to point out that it was but yesterday that the Prince of Wales , son of our gracious Sovereign had rendered exactly similar aid and assistance to the Bishop of the newest diocese in England—that of Truro . His ( the speaker ' s ) own care in connection with this edifice was the spiritual , theirs was the material ;
therefore , the two did well in combining . He again thanked the brethren on behalf of the clergy of the parish . Bro . G RAHAM replied in a few appropriate words , expressing the pleasure which the Fraternity felt in assisting at such ceremonies , and a hope that their services would be ofen required on similar occasions . The Bishop then pronounced the benediction , and the proceedings terminated .
( duf . iT IKWEI . UOIIIIKHIKS , —The public arc bceomini . so accustomed to " rcailiii _ .. reports of jewel robberies that numbers of the nobility arc taking steps to secure their valuables from the attack ot thc modern burglar , ami the demand for Milncr's Jewellery Safes is largely on the increase . These arc made to ' lit in cabinets to suit aiiy kind of wooil , ami arc Hie best anil cheapest safeguard : iRain _ t lire and thieves . Milncr ' s Safe Company ( Limited ) , 28 , Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., have sonic hundreds of testimonials from gentlemen who have Milncr ' s Jewellery Safes inthcir possession , and in no instance have burglars succeeded in opening tliem . Sates arc made specially for Masonic Jewellery , Records , 6 . C ,
English Lodges In Canada.
ENGLISH LODGES IN CANADA .
We have been requested to publish the following , which ive do with some needful omissions , and leaving the responsibility of the statements to others , which it seems have already appeared in print elsewhere . We by no means intend to approve hereby of attacks on the G . L . of Quebec . But the Freemason has always had for its motto " " Hear both sides in a controversy" :
To the Editor of the " Craftsman . " It must be a matter of congratulation to some of the fireeaters of the Grand Lodge of Quebec to note the progress that has been made iri the jurisdiction towards actual supremacy , so that now the only foreign intruder remaining on the sacred soil is the Grand Lodge of England , represented by three Subordinate Lodges , which are not all existing in perfect internal harmony .
It does not appear that the question ( as such ) of supremacy , between the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Quebec has been settled , but that the Scotch Lodges heretofore existing have given in their adherence to theG . L . of Q ., in spite of the G . L . of S ., so that the latter has been denuded of her representative lodges by the action of those lodges themselves , and not by the G . L . of Scotland , treating the question in a broad Masonic view , but simply viewing it
from the narrow stand-point of her own pecuniary interest in their continued existence under her banner ; but , fortunately for the welfare of Masonry , the children were wiser in their generation than the fathers , and at length realised that their allegiance was due primarily to the Craft , and that the welfare of the Order should not be made subservient to the interests of any narrow-minded Grand Lodge , though the ties that bound the children to their parent were
numerous , and no doubt , in many instances , heart-rending to sever . From the temper of late exhibited by the G . L . of S ., it would not be surprising if that G . L . should dare to issue new warrants for this province . There would appear nothing to prevent it , not even the fear of the consequences at the hands of those Grand Lodges who have recognised the supremacy of the G . L . of Q . and pledged themselves to support and maintain it .
In the unfortunate divided position as to jurisdiction in which Masonry has been existing here for so long , it seems to me that it would be well for the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the Province of Quebec to utter forth a note of no uncertain sound . If the G . L . of Q . is supreme , no lodges have any right to exist here whose members do not recognise her authority ; and when the Grand Chapter recognises such as Masons , and confers on them the
intermediate Degrees , as well as exalts them to the Holy Royal Arch , she is countenancing and upholding these men in their disaffections to the G . L . of Q ., and it would appear to me that these two Grand Bodies should , from having a common interest , work more harmoniously to promote a successful ending of the strife . The same individuals who in chapter recognise these foreign Masons as being regular , and open to have conferred on them chapter privileges ,
cannot , without stultifying themselves ( either as blue or red Masons ) , object to their continued existence here under foreign authority . They are either regular or irregular . If regular , they must be permitted to continue ; if irregular , the competent authority of R . A . Masonry in this province has no right to recognise as regular what the G . L . ( composed of the same individuals ) has declared to be irregular by her declaration of supremacy . I don't want to
see a return to the old days of black-balling candidates for exaltation on account of tlieir belonging to English lodges , because this is a breach of duty and a violation of all that Masons should hold sacred ; but I fail to see why chapters should allow themselves to be made tools of b y conferring intermediate Degrees on R . A . Masons who still retain their allegiance to a foreign bod y working in their own territory . It seems too much like aiding and abetting rebellion and
disloyalty . It these men are to be treated by some as regular Masons in " red , " how can I consequently treat them differently in the blue ? " 1 would have these brethren and companions kindly , but frankly , informed that their continued opposition to the G . L . or G . Chapter of O . renders it incompeteut for us to recognise them as candidates eligibb for intermediate Degrees or exaltation . Let them understand that we are
really , seriously , in earnest in our struggle for supremacy , and no longer give them cause to think we are acting in a half-hearted manner . _ We must either blow hot or cold in our assertion of the principle of supremacy . In our cause , nothing is more despicable than lukewarmness . Let us not forget that "Life is real—Life is earnest , " and he that puts his hand to the plough and looks back is not fit for the kingdom . No doubt some of the timid time-servers will
say this is carrying the matter too far . 'Io such I say , why should we give such men admittance to our chapters and then elect them to fill our principal offices to the exclusion of our own loyal subjects—giving them votes in Grand Chapter that may one day be used to our detriment in deciding some vital course of action ? At least , it is but the admission of a possible element of weakness in our governing body of R . A . Masonry , lhey express openly their
disaffection in the blue—if sincere , how can they be otherwise in the red , while making a convenience of us to suit their own individual ends ? Imagine for a moment , that you see an English Mason elected to the position of Grand 7 .., a remote contingency , if you will , but yet not an absolute impossibility in the future .
Hunk this over , companions—quietly , calmly , dispassionately , and see if you cannot do something by showing a quiet , determined , yet kind front to aid ihe Grand Lodge of Quebec to an absolutely successful termination to hcr struggle for that grand Masonic object . UNITY * .
RKPLV . To the Editor of the "Masonic Times . " In reply to " Unity " in the Canadian Craftsman , 1 will endeavour to meet his assertions by contradictions as to the progress of the so-called and self-constituted Grand Lodge of Quebec , and for reference I have carefully gone over the printed proceedings issued by that body from its irregular formation to the present time . 1870 . Members on the Roll r 49 6 1 S 7 O . To lodges affiliated from G . L . of C . 59 6
92 1 SS 0 . Members on the Roll 2343 , Net gain in 12 years for 55 lodges .... 251
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 188 ) .-This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 1 7 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros , w Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , . P . M ., in tlie chair ; T . C . Walls , G . Swd . Br ., S . VV . ; J . Filler , S . O ., _ . ?_ ,,. l . W .: VV . Hammond , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec . ;
Handel , M . O . ; and Briggs , I . G . . , fhe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros . Sanders , W . M . ; K . Hopwood , P . M . ; Fisher , J . VV . ; J . Stevens , Hon . P . M . ; and others Past Masters' jewels were then presented by the Senior Warder ,, ;„ -u _ „_ r _ . of the lod'Te . to VV . Bros . VV . Wigginton , P . M .
( by deputy ) ; VV . Hammond , P . M . ; . and VV . 1 aylor , P . M . ¦ Bros . Hammond and Taylor haying acknowledged the compliment in fitting terms , the lodpe was closed and the brethren adjourned to a collation , which was presided over by Bro . Hammond , who subsequent y gave a few of the chief toasts appertaining to the Mark Degree . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
BIRKENHEAD . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 165 ) . — The brethren attached to this lodge held their annual installation meeting at the Masonic Chambers , on Friday , the 19 th inst . Bro . Henry Jones was duly installed by Bro . E . Friend , and the following brethren were appointed by the new Master as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . John 1 R . Ross , I . P . M . ; C . S . Dean , S . W . ; J . R . R . keane J . VV . ; F L . Bolton . Treas . ; Edward Friend , Sec . ; VV . Roberts ,
M . O . ; A . H . Covelli , S . O . ; Dr . Cornwall , J . U . ; Ur . Youn _ , S . D . ; J . F . Dean , J . D . ; VV . Gorst , I . G ., and F . VV . Hottaway , Tyler . . ,. The lodge , which has been in existence nine years , and is one of the most successful in the Province of Cheshire , unanimously voted that Bro . Ross be constituted a Life Governor of the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution in recognition of his services during the past year .
FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —Tho monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , ths 17 th inst . Present : Bros . E . Clarke , VV . M . ; B . Craig , S . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; D . Bell , J . W . ; VV . Martin , P . M M . O . ; J . Ashworth , S . O . ; VV . Macaulay , J . O . ; 1 . Harper , Treas ., P . G . S . D . ; R . Wilson , Sec ; K I .
Allatt , S . D . ; VV . Swain , J . D . ; J . Peel , 1 . 0 . ; j . uose , Tyler , P . G . T . ; J . Black , J . Routledge , G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . A . Sec . ; and VV . Foster , P . M . 354 ( S-C . ) The minutes were read and conhrmed , and a ballot taken for Bro . C . Gowan , 1 GG 0 , which was accepted , and that brother was advanced to the Degree of Master Mason ; the lecture being afterwards given by Bro . Dalrymple . the lodge was then closed in form .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
GRAND MASTE •' . COUNCIL . —A meeting of this council was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , and was well attended . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , T . J . G . M ., Deputy M . ster , T . Poore , P . C . ofVV . ; F . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; Alfred Williams , C . of C . ; the Rev . VV . S . Moses , Chap . ; Thomas Cubitt and J . E . AndersonMarshalls ; the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , Grand
, Chaplain ; the Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , Baron de Ferneres , M . P ., Major P . Dunbar , Captain G . Lambert , J . E . Le Feuvre , R . Roy , D . P . Cama , E . Storr , VV . G . Lemon , VV . J . Nicholl ., F . H . Clemow , H . Dicketts . J . Moon , Cooper Smith , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . VV . H . Hodgkin , M . J . Walker , 1 . L . Mather , and VV . Glynes were duly balloted for , and
it proving to be unanimous in each case , they were duly admitted and received into the Degrees of Most Excellent Master , Royal Master , Select Master , and Super-Excellent Master . In consequence of severe and continued indisposition , Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal having signified his desire not to be again nominated as Master of the No . 1 Council , Bro . T . C Walls was unanimously elected to that position , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T .
Poore , D . M . ; H . C . Levander , P . C . of VV . ; I * . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; A . Williams , C . of G . ; T . Cubitt , C . of C . ; the Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , Chap . ; J . E . Andzrson , G . Graveley , and R . L . Loveland , Marshalls ; R . Berridge and T . W . Adams , Stewards ; Major Dunbar , Warder ; and H . J . Lardner , Sentinel . A resolution of commuting the annual subscription b y a payment of four guineas having been passed , the council
was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . This being the annual festival in connection with the Grand Masters' Council , the banquet was well attended , and served ; n a manner that gave universal satisfaction . "The Health of the Queen and Cryptic Masonry " having been loyally honoured , the toast of " The I . G . M . " followed . In giving this toast the T . I . M . alluded to the long continued illness ol Bro . the Rev . R . Portal , and expressed a
hope that he would speedily be restored to health . He also regretted that ill-health should have compelled their Grand Master to resign the chief position of authority in the No . 1 Council , which office he had so worthily occupied since the foundation of the Degree in this country . The toast of " The Grand Officers " was coupled with the names of Bros . Dewar and Davison . In reply , Bro . Dewar stated that he felt extremely
honoured in holding the position of Grand Recorder , more especially as it gave him an opportunity of seeing how flourishing and progressive the Cryptic Degrees were at the present time . Much of the success of the Order was due to the active exertions of the Grand Officers , and he believed that Cryptic Masonry had a bright career before it . Bro . Davison having also said a few words in response , " The Health of the T . I . M . " was Hatteringly proposed by
the Recorder . Bro . Walls having acknowledged the compliment , the toast of " The Newly-received Brethren " was enthusiastically drunk . Bros . Glynes and Mather having replied , "The Health of the Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . T . Poore , one of the most efficient and energetic members of that body , was warmly received ,
Cryptic Masonry.
The recipient of the honour having briefly responded , the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable and successful , thanks to the exertions of Bro . Dewar and the rest of the executive , concluded .
New Ireland.
New Ireland .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A CHURCH AT CAVERSAAM .
The foundation-stone of the new St . Peter ' s Church at Caversham was recently laid by the Bishop of the diocese , with full Masonic ceremony . .... At 2 . 45 p . m . the District Grand Lodge of New Zealand South , S . C , was opened in due form at the Town Hall , Caversham , by the R . VV . Bro . G . VV . Harvey , R . W . D . G .
M ., S . C , who intimated to the brethren present that in accordance with a request from the clergyman and officebearers of the proposed new church , it was the intention of the R . VV . Bro . Thomas Sherlock Graham , R . W . D . G . Master of Otago and Southland , E . C , with himself , to lay the foundation-stone with Masonic honours . The brethren then , by the direction of the VV . Bro . C . de L .
Graham , D . G . D . C , E . C , formed a procession , which included in'its ranks the VV . M ., officers , and members of St . Patrick ' s Lodge , I . C . ; R . W . M ., officers , and members Cargill-Kilwinning Lodge , No . G 32 , S . C . ; R . VV . P . M ., officers ; and members Celtic Lodge , No . 477 , S . C . ; members St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 432 , S . C ; VV . M ., officers , and members Lodge of Dunedin , No . 931 , E . C ; R . W . M ., officers , and members Otago-Kilwinning Lodge ,
Nr . 417 , S . C ; VV . M ., officers , and members Lodge of Otago , No . S 44 , E . C . The other lodges represented were Port Chalmers Marine , Palmerston , Hercules , and Lodge of Waitaki , E . G ., with the St . John ' s North-East Valley , S . C . These were followed by brethren bearing the level , plumb , compass , square , mallet , and trowel . Corn , wine , and oil were borne by three Past Masters , and the Bible by Bro . J . Baxter . Next followed four Grand Deacons , two Grand
from each Constitution , preceding the District Secretary , VV . Bro . S . James , E . C ; the District Grand Treas ., S . C ; D . G . Chap ., S . C , Bro . A . Barrett ; the D . G . J . Wardens and D . G . S . Wardens of the E . C . and S . C . ; R . W . Bro . L . Court , S . P . G . M ., S . C ; R . VV . Bro . J . Mills , P . S . P . G . M ., S . C ; R . W . Bro . Caldwell , G . Steward G . Lodge of Scotland ; Bro . J . Baxter , D . G . Swd . Br ., S . C ; Bro . Hodge , D . G . Swd . Br . E . C . ; Bro . G . VV . Harvey , RW . D . G . M ., S . C ; and Bro . T . S . Graham , R . W . D .
G . M ., E . C . . . . In this order the procession moved to the site , where a large choir , made up of choristers from St . Paul ' s , Dunedin , and other churches , sang the hymn " Onward , Christian Soldiers . " The choir was headed by Bishop Nevill , the the Rev . VV . Ronaldson , and the Rev . R . A . Kerkham . Those taking part in the proceedings having gathered round the stone , the Rev . Mr . Ronaldson offered up a short with
prayer , followed by the Bishop cue Loras rrayer . The operation of laying the stone in its bed was then performed in due Masonic form , the usual bore containing coins and copies of current journals being placed in the cavity prepared for their reception . The D . G . Chaplain next offered up a prayer , and the R . VV . D . G . M ., Bro . T . S . Graham , declared the stone well and truly laid . The BISHOP then gave a brief address bearing on the
object which had drawn the assemblage together , first expressing his thanks to the brothers who had performed the work of lay ing the foundation-stone . The commencement of the erection of a church was always a matter of "real importance , and in this instance the proceedings could not do other than have a good influence by promoting harmony and concord in the neighbourhood . Every church has a special good ; and this one would be set in a populous
district the particular characteristic of the residents in which was . that the majority of them earned their livelihood by the work of their bodies . It would , therefore , be built principally for those who are called the working classes ; and he rejoiced that it was so—that it was not intended for the wealthier class , but for all . lt would remind those who then saw the commencement of the existence of a church in their midst of that church which was first founded by a
poor man , but which was , and still is , open to all sorts and conditions of men . The building now commenced was to be of a large and substantia ! character , and he would have a fear that it would be a source of anxiety to its promoters did he not see around him men of energy , perseverance , and determination to carry the work through . They could not expect at once to roll off the debt which they had incurred , but must call to aid the energy
of every Church member in the neighbourhood , and not have the labour left to one or two to bear . He had the highest authority for recommending them to " go tothe ant" ani take example of energy from that otherwise comparatively insignificant insect , which never leaves what it once attempts until the work is carried out in its appointed manner . He referred to the assistance rendered that day by the ancient and honourable Fraternity of
Masons , not only on account of his having himselt passed through every grade of that body up to that of Knights Templars , but specially to point out that it was but yesterday that the Prince of Wales , son of our gracious Sovereign had rendered exactly similar aid and assistance to the Bishop of the newest diocese in England—that of Truro . His ( the speaker ' s ) own care in connection with this edifice was the spiritual , theirs was the material ;
therefore , the two did well in combining . He again thanked the brethren on behalf of the clergy of the parish . Bro . G RAHAM replied in a few appropriate words , expressing the pleasure which the Fraternity felt in assisting at such ceremonies , and a hope that their services would be ofen required on similar occasions . The Bishop then pronounced the benediction , and the proceedings terminated .
( duf . iT IKWEI . UOIIIIKHIKS , —The public arc bceomini . so accustomed to " rcailiii _ .. reports of jewel robberies that numbers of the nobility arc taking steps to secure their valuables from the attack ot thc modern burglar , ami the demand for Milncr's Jewellery Safes is largely on the increase . These arc made to ' lit in cabinets to suit aiiy kind of wooil , ami arc Hie best anil cheapest safeguard : iRain _ t lire and thieves . Milncr ' s Safe Company ( Limited ) , 28 , Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., have sonic hundreds of testimonials from gentlemen who have Milncr ' s Jewellery Safes inthcir possession , and in no instance have burglars succeeded in opening tliem . Sates arc made specially for Masonic Jewellery , Records , 6 . C ,
English Lodges In Canada.
ENGLISH LODGES IN CANADA .
We have been requested to publish the following , which ive do with some needful omissions , and leaving the responsibility of the statements to others , which it seems have already appeared in print elsewhere . We by no means intend to approve hereby of attacks on the G . L . of Quebec . But the Freemason has always had for its motto " " Hear both sides in a controversy" :
To the Editor of the " Craftsman . " It must be a matter of congratulation to some of the fireeaters of the Grand Lodge of Quebec to note the progress that has been made iri the jurisdiction towards actual supremacy , so that now the only foreign intruder remaining on the sacred soil is the Grand Lodge of England , represented by three Subordinate Lodges , which are not all existing in perfect internal harmony .
It does not appear that the question ( as such ) of supremacy , between the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Quebec has been settled , but that the Scotch Lodges heretofore existing have given in their adherence to theG . L . of Q ., in spite of the G . L . of S ., so that the latter has been denuded of her representative lodges by the action of those lodges themselves , and not by the G . L . of Scotland , treating the question in a broad Masonic view , but simply viewing it
from the narrow stand-point of her own pecuniary interest in their continued existence under her banner ; but , fortunately for the welfare of Masonry , the children were wiser in their generation than the fathers , and at length realised that their allegiance was due primarily to the Craft , and that the welfare of the Order should not be made subservient to the interests of any narrow-minded Grand Lodge , though the ties that bound the children to their parent were
numerous , and no doubt , in many instances , heart-rending to sever . From the temper of late exhibited by the G . L . of S ., it would not be surprising if that G . L . should dare to issue new warrants for this province . There would appear nothing to prevent it , not even the fear of the consequences at the hands of those Grand Lodges who have recognised the supremacy of the G . L . of Q . and pledged themselves to support and maintain it .
In the unfortunate divided position as to jurisdiction in which Masonry has been existing here for so long , it seems to me that it would be well for the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the Province of Quebec to utter forth a note of no uncertain sound . If the G . L . of Q . is supreme , no lodges have any right to exist here whose members do not recognise her authority ; and when the Grand Chapter recognises such as Masons , and confers on them the
intermediate Degrees , as well as exalts them to the Holy Royal Arch , she is countenancing and upholding these men in their disaffections to the G . L . of Q ., and it would appear to me that these two Grand Bodies should , from having a common interest , work more harmoniously to promote a successful ending of the strife . The same individuals who in chapter recognise these foreign Masons as being regular , and open to have conferred on them chapter privileges ,
cannot , without stultifying themselves ( either as blue or red Masons ) , object to their continued existence here under foreign authority . They are either regular or irregular . If regular , they must be permitted to continue ; if irregular , the competent authority of R . A . Masonry in this province has no right to recognise as regular what the G . L . ( composed of the same individuals ) has declared to be irregular by her declaration of supremacy . I don't want to
see a return to the old days of black-balling candidates for exaltation on account of tlieir belonging to English lodges , because this is a breach of duty and a violation of all that Masons should hold sacred ; but I fail to see why chapters should allow themselves to be made tools of b y conferring intermediate Degrees on R . A . Masons who still retain their allegiance to a foreign bod y working in their own territory . It seems too much like aiding and abetting rebellion and
disloyalty . It these men are to be treated by some as regular Masons in " red , " how can I consequently treat them differently in the blue ? " 1 would have these brethren and companions kindly , but frankly , informed that their continued opposition to the G . L . or G . Chapter of O . renders it incompeteut for us to recognise them as candidates eligibb for intermediate Degrees or exaltation . Let them understand that we are
really , seriously , in earnest in our struggle for supremacy , and no longer give them cause to think we are acting in a half-hearted manner . _ We must either blow hot or cold in our assertion of the principle of supremacy . In our cause , nothing is more despicable than lukewarmness . Let us not forget that "Life is real—Life is earnest , " and he that puts his hand to the plough and looks back is not fit for the kingdom . No doubt some of the timid time-servers will
say this is carrying the matter too far . 'Io such I say , why should we give such men admittance to our chapters and then elect them to fill our principal offices to the exclusion of our own loyal subjects—giving them votes in Grand Chapter that may one day be used to our detriment in deciding some vital course of action ? At least , it is but the admission of a possible element of weakness in our governing body of R . A . Masonry , lhey express openly their
disaffection in the blue—if sincere , how can they be otherwise in the red , while making a convenience of us to suit their own individual ends ? Imagine for a moment , that you see an English Mason elected to the position of Grand 7 .., a remote contingency , if you will , but yet not an absolute impossibility in the future .
Hunk this over , companions—quietly , calmly , dispassionately , and see if you cannot do something by showing a quiet , determined , yet kind front to aid ihe Grand Lodge of Quebec to an absolutely successful termination to hcr struggle for that grand Masonic object . UNITY * .
RKPLV . To the Editor of the "Masonic Times . " In reply to " Unity " in the Canadian Craftsman , 1 will endeavour to meet his assertions by contradictions as to the progress of the so-called and self-constituted Grand Lodge of Quebec , and for reference I have carefully gone over the printed proceedings issued by that body from its irregular formation to the present time . 1870 . Members on the Roll r 49 6 1 S 7 O . To lodges affiliated from G . L . of C . 59 6
92 1 SS 0 . Members on the Roll 2343 , Net gain in 12 years for 55 lodges .... 251