Freemasonry In Australia.

ties , and particularly the Grand Lodge of Scotland , made a bold attempt to smother our Grand Lodge at its very birth , but only succeeded in stifling it for a period , at the end of which , more powerful reason for its execution and burial not being forthcoming , the light of inquiry is being gradually thrown upon the stripling ( which in the meantime has grown enormously , and reached man ' s stature ) , and brotherly hands arc rapidly being extended with offers of cordial assistance and fraternal welcome from members of the august family of Grand Lodges .

Freemasonry In New Zealand.

FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND .

Some months back several Mark Master Masons resident at Port Chalmers determined to establish a lodge under the English Constitution there , and to that end forwarded an application to the Grand Mark Lodge of England for a warrant of constitution . This was numerously signed , and on arrival at home was laid before the

M . W . G . M . M ., who at once graciously acceded to the request , and issued a warrant authorising the petitioners to meet under the style and title of the Zealandia Marine Lodge , No . 261 . In due course the warrant reached Port Chalmers , and the members having made all necessary preparations , decided upon consecrating and dedicating the new lodge on Wednesday , September 15 th , at S . 30 p . m . The lodge

was opened at seven o ' clock p . m . by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Charles de Longueville Graham , with the assistance of his officers , and after a candidate for the Mark Degree had been regularly advanced , the business of the evening commenced . The lodge at this part of the proceedings presented a very beautiful spectacle , the building , which is exclusively devoted to Masonic purposes , being

appropriately decorated , while , from the numerous attendance of members and visitors ( some of whom came from considerable distances ) , the scene presented a very animated appearance . Among the Mark lodges represented were the Copley and Beaconsfield , E . C . ; Greenock , St . John ' s , 17 , S . C ; Kilwinning , Otago , 116 , S . C . ; and Shamrock , I . C . The dais was occupied by W . Bros . T . S .

Graham , P . M ., I . C ; W . Caldwell , S . T . Kerr , Campbell . P . M . ' s ; and others . An efficient choir , under the leader ship of Bro . J . Ross , was present , and the musical arrangements were ably carried out by Bro . A . Bott , Organist of the lodge . Throughout the consecration ceremony the necessary details were under the supervision of Bro . W . L . Buchanan , who was indefatigable in his efforts to carry out

the ceremonies with success . After the preliminary business had been disposed of the choir sang the 133 rd Psalm , and the following prayer was offered by the Chaplain , Bro . R . Bauchop : — " Grand Overseer of the Universe , Maker and Ruler of all Worlds , deign from Thy Celestial Temple , from realms of light and glory , to bless us in all the purposes of our present assembly .

We humbly invoke Thee to give us at this , and at all times , wisdom in all our doings , strength of mind in all our difficulties , and the beauty of harmony in all our communications . Permit us , O Thou Author of Light and Life , Great Source of Love and Happiness , to erect this lodge and now solemnly consecrate it to the honour and glory of Thy Most Holy name . " A ( lll-r A — IIA . ^ l . m .. i . | innlnil fl . n cn > ,. ~ liC ' * l \] f \ r \ t LIldNlLU nil 3

.. .. . . ..... . . 'UlCL LII 13 JJltlJUl LUV LIIUII . OUIII . IU "'"' J be to God on High , " and the Worshipful Master proceeded to sprinkle the consecrating elements—corn , wine , and oil —the choir chanting the Old Hundredth Psalm , the dedicatory prayer being delivered by the Chaplain as follows " Grant , O Lord our God , that those who are now about to be invested with the government of this lodge may be endowed with wisdom to instruct their brethren in their

duties , and that , marking well Thy hol y commandments , they may glorify Thee in all their works . Bless all our brethren \ vherever dispersed , and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed . We commend , O Great Overseer of the Universe , to Thee all the members of Th y whole family . May the genuine tenets and principles of our profession ever distinguish them , and lead them

to increased knowledge of Thy Divine precepts , and the love of each other . Finally may we , when we have finished our work here , receive Thy approving mark , and have our transition from this scene of our earthly toils to that spiritual mansion above , that Heavenly temple , that house not made with hands , eternal in the Heavens , there to

enjoy light , glory , and bliss ineffable and eternal . " The choir again chanted "So mote it be , " and "Glory be to God on High , " with the anthem " To Heaven ' s High Architect all praise , " and the Worshipful Master declared the lodge consecrated and constituted . After this part of the ceremony , the following anthem was rendered by the choir : —

ALL , HAIL , ZEALANDIA ! All hail , Zealandia ! queen of Southern isles , On whose bright destiny benignant Nature smiles ; Louder than cannon ' s roar , echoes from shore to shore , All hail , Zealandia ! Zealandia , hail , all hail 1

All hail , Zealandia ! rear we a stalwart race , Whose ancestors have made thy plains their dwelling place ; From out thy virgin soil reaping the fruits of toil ; All hail , Zealandia ! Zealandia , hail , all hail ! All hail , Zealandia ! beneath thine azure skies , Cradled in infancy an empire shall arise ; Whose countless sons in song shall the refrain

prolong—All hail , Zealandia l Zealandia , hail , all hail ! The grace cup was then passed round the lodge , and the dedicatory ceremony was brought to an end . The officers of the lodge were presented for investiture , and this part of the ceremony was ably performed by the R . W . Bro . W . Caldwell , P . M . 11 G , S . C , who placed the distinguishing badges of their respective offices on the

following brethren : Bros . R . Ritchie , S . W . ; W . Murray , J . W . ; J . A . D . Adams , M . O . ; S . de Leon , S . O . ( by proxy ); W . L . Buchanan , J . O . ; R . Bauchop , Chap . ; C . G . V . Leijon , Trcas . ; J . W . Cumming , Sec ; C . L . Arncsson , R . of M . ; G . L . Asher , S . D . ; C . N . Schumacher , J . D . ; A . Bott , Org . ; G . Boaz , I . G . ; T . Brebner , Tyler ; and J . Johnston , Steward .

The lodge was afterwards closed in due form , and the visitors and members were then entertained by the Master and officers . The following toasts were given and responded to , "The Oueen and the Craft , " "His Roya Highness the Prince of Wales , " "The M . W . the Grand Mark Master Mason of England and Wales , the Earl of Lathom . " "The Grand K . A . Chapters of the World , "

coupled with the G . R-A . C . of Scotland . In proposing this toast the W . M . expressed his satisfaction that an act of recon-nition between the R . A . C . of Scotland and the M . W . G . L . of M . M . M ., E . C , had recently taken place . Bro . W . Caldwell , P . G . S . of R . A . Masons , S . C , made a suitable response . " The Investing Officers " was next proposed by the W . M ., and honoured with the customary salutes . "Prosperity to the Zealandia Marine Mark Lodge" was

proposed by Bro . S . T . Kerr , P . M ., and acknowledged by the W . M . The toast " Absent Brethren " was coupled with the name of Bro . John Back , whom the W . M . alluded to in eulogistic terms , and the brethren one and all heartily expressed the warmest wishes for that brother ' s welfare . Bro . J . W . Cumming , Secretary , made an appropriate reply on Bro . Back ' s behalf . "The Wardens" were

proposed by Bro . Campbell , W . M . Kilwinning Otago Lodge , No . 11 G , S . C , and Bros . Ritchie and Murray made suitable replies . "The . W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Parker , of the Copley Lodge , E . C . " The Overseers " was proposed by Bro . Caldwell , and responded to by Bros . J . A . D . Adams and W . L . Buchanan . "The Visitors , " "The Choir , " and "The Ladies" were also proposed ; and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very agreeable meeting to a close .

Order Of Memphis.

ORDER OF MEMPHIS .

The following- circular anent the re-formed ^ Masonic Order of Memphis was issued by the then Grand Secretary , Bro . Gray Clarke , in 1 S 59 . We reprint it , believing it will be of some interest just now : Freemasons' Hall , London . 24 th October , 1 S 59 .

Dear Sir and W . Master , — I am directed to inform you that it has come to the knowledge of the Board of General Purposes that there are at present existing in London and elsewhere in this country , spurious lodges claiming to be Freemasons . I herewith furnish you with a copy of a certificate issued by a lodge calling itself "The Reformed Masonic Order of

Memphis , or Rite of the Grand Lodge of Philadclphcs , and holding its meetings at Stratford , in Essex . I am directed to caution you to be especially careful that no memberof such body be permitted , under any circumstances , to have access to your lodge , and that you will remind the brethren of your lodge that they can hold no

communication with irregular lodges without incurring the penalty of expulsion from the Order , and the liability to be proceeded against under the Act 39 , George III ., for taking part in the meetings of illegal secret societies . I am further to request that you will cause this letter to be read in open lodge , and the copy of the certificate to be preserved for future reference in case of necessity .

I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , W . M . GRAY CLARKE , G . S . N . B . —It is to be observed that the original certificate contains various emblematical devices which it has not been deemed necessary to have copied .

" Au nom du G . Conseil Gen . de l'Ordrc Mac . Ruforme , de "Memphis , "Sous les auspices de la G . Logo des Philadcl p hcs , " A tous les Macons repandus sur les deux hemispheres . "Salut , Amitie , Prosperite , Courage , Tolerance . " To all whom it may concern , these are totestify that our Brother ¦ , who hath signed his name in the

margin thereof , was regularly received into Freemasonry , and admitted to the Thjrd Degree in the Equality Lodge , " And that he is duly registered in the Book of our Order accordingly . " In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our Names and affixed our Seals . "At Stratford , Esse : ; , the day of , A . L .

000 , 000 , 000 ( 1 S 59 V . E . ) . " F . SEHROEDTER , Timbre et scelle par nous G . dessceaux et timbres de la ? . "LEAMEN' STEPHENSON- , Le 1 st Surveillant . "JOHN ; STEWART , L'Orateur . "C TURNER , Le Tresorier . " ROBERT MEIKLE , Le Ven de la L .

" DANIEL B OOTH , Le 2 ine Surveillant . " STEPHEN SMITH , Le G . Expert . "WILLIAM COX , Le Secretaire . " Enregistre' au G . Liv . d ' or du G . Conseil Gen . No "CT . VEILLARD , S . S ., Le President . "BT . DESQUESNES , L'Arch . Gen . de l'O . "J . BALAGUE , Le Secret Gen . de TO . " Vallee de Londres , le jour de 1 S 59 ( E . V . ) . "

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

YORK . —York College . —On Saturday , the 20 th inst ., a meetingof this college was held in the Masonic Rooms , Oueen ' s Hotel . Among those present were Fratres T . B . Whytehead , IX . ° , Ch . Ad . ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , VII . ° , Suff . ; J . S . Cumberland , VII . ° , Celeb . ; T . j . Wilkinson , V . ° ; K . P . Peterson , V . ° ; C L . Mason , V . ; R . W . Moore , and others . After some formal and preliminary work , Bros . Win . Palcy , M . D . ( Ripon ) , and lohn Oates ( Darlington ) were received into the M . C , and

admitted to the V trst Grade . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Chief Adept read a paper on the literature of the old Rosicrucians , illustrated b y a translation of an old pamphlet of 1 G 19 , entitled " Philosophicus Raptus . " The Suffragan also read a paper on a visit paid by him last summer to the remains of a Preceptory of Knights Hospitallers at Dunmorc , in Herefordshire . Great interest was expressed in both subjects by the members , and the papers were ordered to be printed . The M . C . was then dissolved .

We are asked to state that the regular meetings of the old Kent Mark Lodge of Instruction are held on the first and third Mondays in each month , until March next , at the " Trocadcro , " Liverpool-street , City . A special meeting of the above lodge will be held on Monday next , at the Trocadero , at half-past six , and . at its conclusion the annual festival will take place , when it is hoped that there will be a good attendance of brethren interested m this Degree . The supper is announced for eight o ' clock' ^

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

( £ raft Jlasonrg * PANMURE LODGE ( No . 715 ) . —The November meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon Street Hotel , on Saturday last , the 20 th inst . Among those present we noticed Bros . Alex . C . Cope , W . M . ; H . Watts , S . W . j E . Zwinger , J . W . ; S . G . Myers , Treasurer ; Henry Birdseye , P . M ., P . Z . 22 , and 192 , Sec . ; James C . Howell , S-D .: Win . Birdseye , P . M ., acting S . D . ; E . W .

Richardson , I . G . ; and John Smith , Tyler ; J . H . Weedon , P . M . ; John Gale , P . M . ; W . J . Crosshcld , P . M . ; E . Phillips , P . M . ; Moses Bennett , C F . Smith , and the following visitors : Bros . Thomas Boyce , 11 ; C . F . Kearley , 173 ; E . T . Dar . ford , 121 G ; W . J . Seymour Cutler , 15 S 4 ; A . Perrot , 13 S 4 ; and F . A . Keliy , 1524 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened in due form at four o'clock , when

the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Ballot was then taken for Mr . Richard Conder , proposed by Bro . W . Birdseye , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Henry Birdseye , P . M ., the result being unanimously in favour of the candidate . During Mr . Condor ' s preparation for initiation , Bro . S . G . Myers , Trcas ., proposed the motio _ n , _ that stood in his name on the agenda paper , "That the initiation and

joining fees be reduced respectively to seven guineas and five guineas . In the course of Bro . Myer's explanatory remarks in support of his motion , he assured the brethren that , after fully and deeply considering the matter , he conscientiously believed the passing of the motion would prove to the best interests of the lodge . The proposition which was seconded by Bro . Henry Birdseye , P . M ., Sec , was

carried unanimously . Mr . Richard Conder having been properly prepared , was admitted , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry ; the manner in which the ceremony was performed , considering the length of time since the last " initiate , " reflected the highest praise upon the W . M ., Bro . Cope . On the return of the candidate , the charge at initiation was impressively

delivered by Bro . Myers , bro . Moses Bennett having proposed Bro . Cutler , of Lodge 15 S 4 , as a joining member , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining room , where , under the genial { presidentship of the W . M ., they sat down to a sumptuous banquet , admirably served under the superintendance of Bro . E . II . Rand ; On the removal of the cloth the customary toasts , loyal

and Masonic , were proposed . In giving the first toast , that of "The Queen , " the W . M . knew that it would be cheerfully responded to . It would be superfluous to expatiate upon her qualities , for they were so well known not only in this lodge but throughout the country . With this toast he would couple the Craft , " The Queen and the Craft . " After the National Anthem had been sung , the

W . M . gave "H . K . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the mention of whose name , he remarked , was accepted in all societies with feelings of great pleasure , but more especially in Masonic lodges , where his name is alway received with the greatest enthusiasm . In reply to the toast of "The W . M ., " proposed in eulogistic terms by Bro . Past Master Phillips , Bro . Cone said that he felt

unequal adequately to reply to the kind remarks that had fallen from their l . P . M . On all occasions that he ( Bro . Cope ) had to perform his duties he endeavoured to acquit himself to the satisfaction of the brethren , and with credit to the lodge , and he would take this opportunity of thanking Bro . Henry Birdseye for the instruction he had always been so ready and willing to give . The W . M . then gave

the next toast , that of " The Initiate , " which he described as one most peculiarly gratifying to himself , this beinjj the first " Initiate " the lodge had seen for a very long time . By the attention Bro . Conder had given to the ceremony they had every reason to believe that he would prove a verj desirable acquisition to Freemasonry , and they all fell highly pleased at seeing him enrolled a member of the

Panmure Lodge . After Bro . Gale had favoured the brethren with a song , Bro . Richard Conder rose and thanked the W . M . for the very kindly welcome the brethren had accorded him that evening , and sincerely hoped to prove a good member of the lodge , and a credit to the Craft . Bro . Perrot having replied on behalf of "The Visitors , " the W . M . proposed "The Past Masters , " and in the course

of his remarks said that it was a most difficult toast to propose in fitting terms , ft was only those who had to depend upon the P . M . ' s that could fully appreciate their services . They had not only in the past but were prepared in the future to do their utmost for the good of the lodge . He had infinite pleasure in proposing this toast , and knew thai it would be heartily received . The Past Masters were

at present nearly equal in number to the lay members , but since the alteration in the initiation and joining fees a great change might safel y be expected . Bro . Myers in reply said that the Past Masters had the best interests of the lodge at heart , and the motion which had been carried in the lodge that night would prove he was confident of grwt service to the lodge . The Past Masters were very p leased to meet the brethren again after the recess , and trusted a

bright future was in store for them . He much regretted that Bro . Muggeridge ' s illness had prevented him fro " being present ; in him they had a sincere friend and valuable guide . He thought they had a very good new memoC in Bro . Conder , who he was sure would prove a valuable addition to the lodge , as also would Bro . Cutler . Bro . HWatts having replied on behalf of the "Officers of « Lodge , " the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 22 nd " ]' , ' at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , and was well attended j " members and visitors . Uro . Frederic J . C . Taylor , W .- •' presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . »>•> ' S . W . ; Gabb , J . W . ; Wilkins , S . D . ; Williams K Bundy ) , J . D . ; Byng , l . P . M . ; Poynter , P . M- .,, " "

'Ireas . ; Jeffreys , P . M . and Sec . ; Young , I . G . ; «» "V 'Tyler ; Past Masters Harvey , Iron , Smith , Field , PoW ' j and Baster ; and Hostombe , W . S . There were se \ ei _ visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Larllia'n , P . M . ' sJ , U . T . Thompson , P . M . 742 ; H . Thompson , i 4- ° > ° P . M . 177 and 115 S ( Freemason ); and others . _ , ^ The lodge having been opened , and the minutes o ^ last meeting read and confirmed , the lodge was opene (( ir the Second Degree , when Bro . Herbert , a candiaat < - ]| a ( j advancement , was questioned as to the progress W