The United Orders Of The Temple And Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem.

THE UNITED ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL OF ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM .

VVe learn from a contemporary that Bro . Emra Holmes , K G . T . Fellow of the Rojal Historical Sociei y , Provincial Prior of Canada and Past Grand Provost of England , has resigned his office as representative of the Great Priory cf Canada at the National Great Priory of England and Wales , in

which he has held for lhe past nine cr ten years , consenuence of the action of the Canadian KnighlsTemplar ( who were lately absolved from their allegiance to the Prince of Wales Grand Master ) in invading the territories under the jurisdiction of the Great Priory of England , and founding preceptories of the Order in Australia , in spite of the energetic protests of the English Templars . We

understand ' ^ at ' ^ e Great Priory of England has now unanimously and finally resolved to sever all connection with , and to repudiate the existence of , thc Great Priory of Canada , whose representative here is unable to defend its action in the matter . The Guernsey Star says : "We learn from that admirable " vade mecum" ofthe Craft , the " Cosmopolitan

Masonic Calendar" ( published at the office of the Freemason ) , that the Convent General of the Order is governed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , with the title of Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master . The Earl of Lathom ( Lord Chamberlain ) is Great Prior of England ; and H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught is Great Prior of Ireland . " Amongst the Knights Grand Cross of the Order are the

Emperor and Crown Prince of Germany ; the King of Sweden and Crown Prince of Denmark ; Prince John of Glucksburg ; the Earl of Limerick , formerly Great Prior of England ; the Earl of Lathom , the Earl of Chailemont , and Viscount Powerscourt . The late Piince Leopold was also a G . C . T ., as was also the late Earl of Shrewsbury , who was Great Prior of England at the time of his death .

The Right Honourable and Most Reverend Lord Plunket , Bishop of Meath , is Primate of the Order ; Viscount Powercourt is Great Constable ; the Earl of Charlemont is Great Marshal ; the Earl of Kilmorey is Grand Master's Banner Bearer ; and Sir Patrick Colquhoun , G . C . T ., late Chief Justice of the Ionian Islands , Treasurer of the Inner Temple , is Arch Registrar of the Order .

Sir Patrick is the author of a very interesting and learned little work on the Knithts Templar , and is President of the Royal Society of Literature . The Patroness of the Order is her Majesty the CJueen , Empress of India ; and its preceptories , some of which have been in existence for more than a hundred years , are scattered over the whole of the Brilish dominions . A long series of notes on the United Orders of the

Temple and Hospital , extending over many months , appeared ia the Freemason in 1 S 72 or 1 S 73 from the pen of Bro . Emra Holmes . Bro . Col . McLeod Moore , G . C . T ., probably the most learned member of the Order so far as its history and traditions are concerned , is Great Piior of Canada at the present time . It is understood that he is greatly opposed to the action of his Great Priory in invading the " occupied territory " of the English Knights Templar , and it is thought he will resign his office in consequence .

Centenary Festival Of The Industry Lodge, No. 186.

CENTENARY FESTIVAL OF THE INDUSTRY LODGE , No . 186 .

The members of this lodge had the gratification of celebrating the centenary of its existence on Tuesday last , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Amongst those present were Bros . W . S . ~ Page , W . M , ; G . W . Hook , I . P . M . ; W . W . Westley , S . W . ; Sherring , I . W . ; W .

H . Hook , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Allison , P . M ., Sec ; N . Cornock , S . D . ; Banker , J . D . ; Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ; Grover , I . G . j W . Trehonne Sharp , Org . ; Tallent , P . M . j Philp , P . M . ; Tails , P . M . ; Stubbings , Salmon , Boyce , Spencer , Dunsford , Hollands , Pincham , Strotton , Ward , Gunn , Websttr , Nagle , and Rickard . Visitors Bros . R . La Feuillade , VV . M . 1381 ; T . C . Walls , P . P G .

S . B . Middx . j Geider , 1 S 5 ; Johnson , P . M . 2005 ; Perkins , P . M . 192 ; Eales , W . M . 1512 ; Davies , J . D . 1901 ; Ruffle , J . D . 1381 ; W . Salter , S 61 ; Mathias , J . D ., and Darch , P . M ., Sec , of 72 ; Worrell , P . M ., Sec . 766 ; Price , P . M . 177 ; Harris , J . D . 95 ; Wharton , 65 ; Burn , Org . 1539 j G . Smith , Org . 1457 ; R . R . Templeman , P . M . 1339 ; H . T . Stubbs , 1339 ; J . H . Proff , 129 S ; O .

Farr , 129 S ; G . Everett , P . M ., Treas . 177 ; E . Seex , P . M . 1426 ; S . Lucas , P . M . 192 ; G . J . Hanson , 917 ; E . A yhng , P . M . 975 ; Parkin , 917 ; Plowman , P . M . I 31 S ; Salmon , 917 ; and VV . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . Lodge having been formally opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted .

The following motion , proposed by Bro . ALLISON , P . M ., Sec , and seconded by the VV . M ., was carried unanimously : "That Bro . Westley , S . W ., W . M . elect , be appointed to represent the lodge at the next annual festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and that the siim of 20 guineas be voted from the lodge funds to be added to his list . "

Ihe W . M . then said that two months ago it was decided to apply for a centenary warrant for the lodge , and , in retv ? ° 1 Se to an a PP Iication , the Grand Secretary replied that the M . W . G . M . would be pleased to grant the request . He r f- ? , retted lle had been unat ) 'e to obtain that warrant , as it still required the signature of his Royal Highness . He had , however , obtained a certified copy from the Grand

? e" ^ tary , and hoped the brethren were convinced that he had done all in his power to obtain the original . Ihe certified copy was then read by the I . P . M . Bro . W . H . HOOK , P . M ., Treas ., said he rose for the Purpose of proposing that the first centenary jewel should f p / f nted t 0 the W . M . He was sure that each member nf ' tfc iP that day P roud of his position in it . Some ot them had been many years in the lodge , many had been lated

' ' ' it , and had worked through the various offices , ana had finall y passed the chair , lt vvas no small matttrto j „ j Spared to 'each the completion of the centenary of the mt ' ' y had t 0 thank the G . A . O . T . U . for many rr _ vi ' tllat was one - ^ considered a great deal of inTvT u to the W , M - Secretary for the manner W 1 . business respecting the centenary warrant had the " ansacted - The W . M . had conducted the affairs during delitrh ^ * n '¦?¦ a raanner that had brought pleasure and Maft J , ^ members respected him as their W . M ., ^ ster , and his work had reflected the highest credit on

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himself and on them . He had therefore much pleasure in moving that the first centenary jewel be presented to the W . M . Bro . ALLISON , P . M ., Sec , had much pleasure in seconding the proposition . It would be necessary for him to explain why that matter had been brought so suddenly to the notice cf the members . At the last meeting they

had not received ths centenary warrant and in fact some members expressed doubts whether it would be granted by H . R . H . He would have given notice of motion had the matter been settled then . However , he mentioned it to the Audit Committee , who were unanimous in favour of presenting the VV . M . with the first jewel . He had no doubt the members would heartily endorse that opinion and

unanimously carry the motion he had the pleasure to second . 'Ihe proposition having been carried with acclamation , the IMMEDIATE PAST MASTER , on behalf ofthe lodge , presented the W . M . with the first centenary jewel . He expressed his pleasure at being permitted to make the presentation in the nanie of their grand old lodge , which he

hoped would continue its career of prosperity . He trusted the VV . M . would live many years to wear the jewel , and always experience pleasure in wearing it . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER sincerely , thanked the brethren for their kindness , but being somewhat overcome by this mark of their favour , he would defer a more lengthy reply until a later period of the evening . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then observed that the real

work of obtaining the warrant had been performed by the Secretary . Bro . Allison had done his duty right well and had earned the respect and esteem of the members . He felt that a compliment should be paid to thc-ir worthy Secretary , not by any means as an adequate reward for his services , but as a slight token of esteem from the brethren . They had therefore subscribed and purchased a centenary jewel , which it was his proud privilege to pin on the breast of Bro . Allison , trusting he would be long spared

to wear it . Bro . ALLISON , P . M ., Sec , said it was a complete surprise to him , for until the jewel was presented to him he had not the slightest idea the affair had been mooted . He was therelore unable to adequately convey to the brethren his appreciation of their kindness . A Secretary ' s jewel was next presented by the

WORSHIPFUL MASTER to Bro . SEEX , late Secretary of the lodge , and duly acknowledged by that brother . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , and Bro . VV . VV . Westley having been presented as VV . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair by Bro . Page , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros .

J . B . Sherring , S . W . ; Nicholas Cornock , J . W . ; VV . H . Hook , P . M ., Treas . ; Reuben' Allison , P . M ., Sec ; Banker , S . D . ; Grover , J . D . j Spencer , I . G . ; Boyce and Dunsford , Stwds . ; Sharp , Org . j Roberts , P . M ., D . C . ; and Woodstock , Tyler . The usual addresses were effectively tendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Page ,

I . P . M . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said the first duty he had to perform was to present a P . M . ' s jewel to the I . P . M . The last year had been a happy one for the members under Bro . Page ' s rule , and they had learned to respect and love him . It afforded him ( the VV . M . ) considerable pleasurable to make the presentation , and he trusted the I . P . M . would be

with them in the lodge for many years to come . Bro . VV . S . PAGE , I . P . M ., said " he should go away from the lodge so much richer in wordly goods by their kind presents , that he could not sufficiently thank them for their kindness . He hoped he had gained their esteem and love , and asked them to accept his best ihanks .

Propositions having been received , and all other Masonic business transacted , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was admirably served . After dessert the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with the usual heartiness .

Bro . PAGE , I . P . M ., said it was his privilege to propose a toast which he was sure would require no words of praise or eulogium to recommend it . It was " The Health of the W . M . " He had had the pleasure of working through the various offices with Bro . Westley , W . M ., who had been his immediate junior officer in the lodge . They had worked together through the respective offices , and their W . M .

had endeared himself to the hearts of the members , for he was thoroughly fitted for the high position to which they had been pleased to elect him . He ( the I . P . M . ) had had the greatest pleasure in installing Bro . Westley into the chair to the best of his ability , for he was sure he had installed a brother who would continue to grow in the good opinion of them all . The W . M . had set a commendable

example of brevity , and he should therefore simply ask the brethren to heartily drink to the health and prosperity of their W . M . Bro . W . W . WESTLEY , W . M ., heartily thanked the I . P . M . for the kind manner in which he had proposed , and the brethren for their cordial reception of , the toast of his health . One of the charges they had frequently listened

to in the working of the sections was— " May every Mason attain the summit of his ambition "—and he had that day attained the summit of his Masonic ambition by being installed as W . M . of his mother lodge . There was one point in Masonry he had earnestly tried to carry outand that wa =, he had endeavoured to do his duty . He felt sure , from the manner in which he had been unanimously

elected W . M ., and from the kindly proposition and reception of the toast of his health , that he had gained the goodwill of the members . His great aim would be to retain and increase that good feeling , and to promote the prosperity of their ancient Iodge . He was convinced that a proud future was in store for the Industry Lodge , which had just started on its second centenary of existence . In

conclusion , he again thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for their kindness . In proposing "The Visitors , " the W . M . said their lodge bad been noted in the past for the hearty manner in which the members welcomed visiting brethren . On the present occasion there was a large array , including many hrethren of Masonic distinction . He was pleased to see

Bro . Walls present , for he was a cosmopolitan Mason and a Prov . G . Officer of Middx . He also welcomed Bro . Ayling , to whom he was indebted for the Masonic knowledge he had gained . He should couple the names of these two biethren with the toast , and include Bro . Everett , P . M ., whom they all knew as a distinguished Mason , and Bros . Lucas , Eales , and La Feuillade . Bro . T . C . WALLS , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., said he rose

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with great pleasure to respond for the toast which had been so ably proposed by theW . M ., andso heartily received by the brethren . He had had greatmss thrust upon him by having bis name coupled with the toast—a fact to which he owed the circumstance that he had the honour of belonging to two old lodges . He accepted the invitation to be present with pleasure , not , however , unmixed with pain ,

tor he had the gratification of receiving Masonic light at the hands of an old P . M . of that lodgewho had gone from them . He alluded to the late Bro . Manning , P . M ., to whom he owed a gcod deal of that succ-ss which , without egotism , he might say he had achieved in Masonry . In speaking of that brother , he could exclaim with Shakespeare " Take him as a man , we shall never look upon his

like again . He esteemed it an honour to have the opportunity of attending the Centenary Festival of their lodge . He had been gratified with the manner in which the installation ceremony had been carried out , and which reflected great credit on the I . P . M . It had been his privilege to know the VV . M . for many years , and had seen him work both in the Craft and K . Archand I 13 was convinced there

was nobetter worker in the South of London . In conclusion , he congratulated the lodge on attaining its centenary , and hoped that when similar festivals took place in future generations , the brethren would look back to the great events of that day , and feel proud of that glorious and successful lodge . Bro . GEO . EVERETT , P . M ., Treas . 177 , said he vvas

pleased to be present , as it was a considerab ' e time since he had visited the lodge . He had come there especially to congratulate the VV . Master on his accession to the high office of the chair . From what he knew of Bro . Westley , W . M ., from his genial manner and happy disposition , he was convinced he possessed all the qualifications necessary for a successful year of office . He had been impressed

with the working , for the officers all showed a determination to do their best , and the I . P . M . was to be congratulated on his rendering of the installation ceremony . He should go away with a lively recollection of his pleasant visit . Bro . E . AYLING , P . M . 975 , also replied , and after thanking the brethren for their hospitality , said the members would never regret the moment they elected Bro . Westley

as W . M . of the lod ^ e . There was no brother more capable of carrying out the duties of VV . M ., and more willing to practise Masonry in its entirety , than the brother whom they had teen installed that evening . He tnped the lodge would prosper under Bro . Westley ' s guidance , and that he would be spared with health and strength to perform his duties .

Bros . LUCAS , P . M . 192 ; EALES , W . M . 1512 ; and LA FEUILLADE , VV . M . 1381 , also responded . " The Installing Master and the Past Masters " was then given by the VV . M ., who said the rendering of the installation ceremony had reflected the highest credit on the I . P . M ., whose name he coupled with the toast . Bro . VV . S . PAGE , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the

cordial reception given the toast . He tendered to Bro , Hook , who was I . P . M . during the past year , his hearty thanks for the loyal services he rendered in that capacity . He was also indebted to the officers , P . M ' s ., and brethren for their support during the time he had the honour of presiding over them . A year ago he said he hoped to leave the chair with their unanimous regret , and h * thought ,

from their kindly reception of the toast , and from their presents , which he should always treasure , that his efforts to do his duty had not b en altogether unsuccessful . Several other P . M ' s . having also responded , the W . Master gave the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and observed that they could not possibly have a better Treasurer than Bro . Hook , P . M ., for he was a thoroughly

good officer , and moreover was invariably kind and genial Of the Secretary he could not say too much . He was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Allison , P . M ., Sec , and hoped the lodge would possess the services of that brother for many years to come . Bro . R . ALLISON , P . M ., Sec , in reply , said he had frequently regretted that the toast of the Treasurer and

Secretary was placed so low on the list that he had had to respond when very few brethren were present , but on that occasion he was gratified at seeing such a large number around him . He was sorry their worthy Treasurer had been obliged to leave , which had caused the responsibility of replying to devolve upon himself . On behalf of the Treasurer and on his own behalf he returned sincere thanks

for the manner in which the toast had been received . I he presentation of the centenary jewel to him in the lodge was a complete surprise , for he had no information respecting it previous to his arrival in the lodge room . He thanked the I . P . M . for the active part he had taken with regard to that presentation , and the brethren for their appreciation of his services . What he had done in

connection with the centenary warrant was only what any other brother would have done in his place , for he had but performed his duty . It was not his intention to enter into the affairs of the lodge , as he considered it . ' unneccessary , the brethren knowing its prosperous condition . When they looked back upon the past history of their ancient lodge they must feel gratified at the success attained , and

it should be his earnest endeavour in the future to maintain and , if possible , increase its career of prosperity . The members were united , and therefore strong ; and if they continued to work together the continued success of the grand old Industry Lodge was ensured . "The Officers" having been given and duly responded

to , the Tyler's toast closed a pleasant and eventful evening . An excellent selection of music was admirably carried out , under the direction of Madame Worrell , assisted by Miss Fiances Hipwell , Bro . F . H . Cozens , and Mr . H . Pope , from the Carl Rosa Opera Company . Bro . VV . Trehonne Sharp was very successful in a humorous recitation .

We have received a brief historical sketch of the lodge , and have much pleasure in laying it before our readers , to whom it cannot fail to prove interesting : — This lodge was originally No . 245 on the roll of the "Ancients" or "Atholl" Lodges , and its chatter or warrant was dated 15 th January , 17 & S . In common with other lodges at that period it bore no name , the style and

title of the Tavern at which it met being taken as its nomenclature , in conjunction with the number on warrant . The lodge first met at the " Black Friar , " in Blackfriars , London , and in 17 S 9 removed to the " George and Grown , " Broad-stceet , Bloomsbury . Two years later , that is in 179 1 , it met at the " Duke's Head , " Longacre , and thenc < j ( Continued on page 58 ) .