Queensland.

Queensland .

BRISBANE . Albion Lodge ( No . 2286 , E . C ) . —The installation of the W . M . and office-bearers of the above lodge took p lace on Monday , August 5 th , in the Albion Public Hall . Amongst those present were Bros . Baron L . Barnett , Dep P . G . M . ( E . G . ) , and Barnes , acting D . G . M . ( S . C . ) ,

. and several Masters ancl Past Masters of the metropolitan lodges , including the representatives of the North Australian " , Prince of Wales , Victoria , and Toowong Lodges , and a large number of visiting brethren . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . the Hon . J . R- Dickson , the I . P . M .. and the following officers

installed : Bros , the Hon . C . Holmes A'Court , W . M . j A . M'Nish Fraser , S . W . j L . Flegeltaub , J . W . j J . C . W . Drane , Treas . j G . H . Porminter , Sec . j C . Shedder , S . D . j J . A . Beal , J . D . j J . B . Thorndley , I . G . j and J . Harlen , Tyler . The ceremony of installation having been completed , thc brethren adjourned to the lower hall , where an excellent supper was provided , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

South Africa.

South Africa .

PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE & MALTA . The annual meeting of the Provincial Priory for South Africa , which in 188 7 was held in Durban , Natal , and in 1888 was held in Pietermaritzburg , was this year held on 9 th August in Kimberley by command of the Provincial Prior , V . E . Sir Knight R . I . Finnemore ,

J . P . ( H . M . Collector of Customs , Natal ) , and passed off most successfully under the presidency of E . Sir Knig ht Geo . Richards , Sub-Prior . After calling roll , confirming previous minutes , presenting Treasurer ' s statement , and other routine business , the following officers were appointed for the

ensuing year , .: Sir Knight D . J . Haarhoff ... Prov . Prelate . ,, . H . F . F . Pistorius ... Prov . Chancellor . „ G . A . M . Tapscott ... Prov . Constable . W . Darley-Hartley , M . D Prov . Marshal .

„ T . Cook Prov . Reg . & Treas . R . D . Clark , M . A .... Prov . Vice-Chanclr . „ J . Hampton ... Prov . Sub-Marshal . „ J . Schulz , M . D . ... Prov . Almoner . W . R . Bryant ... Prov . Herald . „ C . A . Blackbeard ... Prov . Std . Br . E . A . Croghan , M . D . Prov . C . of G . ,, S . Knox Prov . Swd . Br . E . S . T . Stantial , Mayor of Peitermaritzburg ... Prov . Organist .

„ E . A . St . Clair Liston Prov . Equerry . The PROV . SUB-PRIOR conveyed the greetings and good wishes of the Prov . Prior , who regretted that the pressure of his official duties prevented him from visiting Kimberley and presiding in person . The PROV . SUB-PRIOR , in the course of his address , stated that the Order in South Africa was maintaining

its hi gh position , and that he trusted each succeeding year would testify to its increasing strength and progress . The Diamond of the Desert Preceptory passed a resolution of thanks to Sir Kni ght Finnemore , Prov . Prior , for arranging that the meeting should be held in Kimberley , and for appointing E . Sir Kni ght Richards as Sub-Prior this year .

Dedication Of A Masonic Hall At Kimberley.

DEDICATION OF A MASONIC HALL AT KIMBERLEY .

What is probably the handsomest and most complete Masonic Temple in South Africa , has been dedicated at Kimberley , where an excellent site was secured in the Du Toit ' s Pan-road . The Temple occupies two full stands extending from the front boundary north , in Du Toit ' s Pan-roadto the

, roadway running parallel at the south end , in rear , and covers an area of 7000 superficial feet , exclusive of the T yler ' s house , which will be detached from the lemple .

The facade is from the Roman-Corinthian order of architecture , and the details of the window , dressings , entrance , doorway , portico ( which is a very handsome feature of the structure ) , and the entablatures and pediments of the front and side facades are elaborately and effectivel y designed . fhe stained-glass window , which is noticeable as s ° on as the-visitor enters the building , is a splendid P'ece of artistic workmanship , appropriate in design , an showing a most tasteful combination of delicate colouring .

ihe hall measures 35 feet in length by 20 in breadth , avmg at one end two spacious semi-circular-headed ^ oorways opening into an inner vestibule to be occupied y the T yler in guarding the Temple and degree-rooms ^ each side . Two sets of preparation and degree-_ ° oms flank the main building , and at first-storey ei ght there are four additional degree-rooms for con"cttng ceremonies in the hi gher degrees of Freeasonry . The lighting , ventilating , and sanitary ' ^ gements are all that could be desired , and the Re ' H reflects S reat credit on the architect , Mr . H . A . B 'a , of Port Elizabeth ; the contractors , Messrs . ol -ckett and Morgan ; Mr . Mills , the clerk of works ;

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as well as upon Mr . Coombes , of De Beers-road , for the exceedingly creditable manner in which he has turned out the ornamental iron railings in front of thc building . The building , the foundation-stone of which was laid in October last , will probably cost about ^ 7000 . The

members of the Committee , who have indefatigably worked on behalf of this important project , some of whom are at present absent from the Diamond Fields , are the following : Bros . D . J . Haarhoff , Chairman ; George Richards , Hon . Treas . ; John Hampton , Hon . Sec . ; H . F . E . Pistorius , C . A . Aburrow , J . Lawrence

A . Bayne , H . W . Peters , A . Yockmonitz , B . Klisser , W . M . Willis , and W . H . Craven . The dedicatory ceremony was ably conducted by Bro . D . J . Haarhoff , in the presence of about 400 brethren from all parts of the colony , including Cape Town , Port Elizabeth , Barkly West , King William ' s Town East London , & c .

New Masonic Hall At Northampton.

NEW MASONIC HALL AT NORTHAMPTON .

After the stone-laying ceremony recently the Prov . Grand Lodge having been closed , an adjournment was made to the Peacock Hotel , where an excellent repast , admirably served by Mrs . Forth , was partaken of . The Prov . G . Master , Lord Euston was in the chair , and was supported by Bros . Butler Wilkins , the Rev .

Dr . Sanders , the Rev . S . Wathen Wigg , and others . The CHAIRMAN gave " The Queen and Craft , " and " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., " and said the Prince was one to whom they looked for direction in everything Masonic . He was magnificently advised by a most efficient staff , and spared neither time

nor energy in doing the work he had to do , which was greater-than many thought . One day he ( Lord Euston ) had occasion to wait upon the Prince on a matter of business . Three Cabinet Ministers were simultaneously desirous to see the Prince . His Royal Hig hness sent word that he could not see his lordshi p

unless matter was of absolute importance . However , if Lord Euston would put in writing what he required , his Royal Highness would sign it , and that he did so , enabling a plan for which the Masons had long worked to be carried out without delay .. The cares of State did not prevent the Prince taking a deep interest in

Masonry . Long mig ht he remain the Prince of Wales and their Grand Master . Lord EUSTON next gave " The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He eulogised the

spirit and ability with which the Officers of Grand Lodge engaged in the promotion of the principles of the Order . He coupled with the toast the name of the " humorous and witty " Dr . Sanders . Bro . Dr . SANDERS , in responding , said that when in Switzerland , poking his nose everywhere he could , as

was his custom when he was on tramp , he used to go into the Mortuary Chapels , and over the altars he saw pictures of " Heaven" and '' Hell . " Heaven was represented as a long gallery along which various individuals were walking in different attitudes . There were plenty of bishops , nuns , priests , and nobles there , but

he never saw more than one peasant there , he , in a brown coat , placed in one corner , and looking very unhappy . In the other place there were plenty of peasants , and , no doubt , a good many Freemasons . Grand Lodge was very much like that picture of Heaven , and he , in the midst of the great ones who

had got their places in that lofty gallery , was like the little peasant in the shabby coat , who , down in the corner , was wondering how on earth he got there . Having remarked with pleasure Bro . Butler Wilkins ' s recent elevation , the doctor eloquently testified to the conscientious , earnest work of the Grand Officers .

Alluding to that day's proceedings , he said they had seen grand things , and there was promise of still grander in the future . He hoped the new development would lead to a great influx of members . He was a strongbeliever in Northampton , and when the men of Northampton had made up their minds to carry a thing

through , they carried it through and did it well . Bro . BUCKLE , Provincial Grand Secretary , in proposing " The Heath of Lord Euston , " remarked the fact that Dr . Sanders had recently joined the celestial choir , and brought something to his terrestrial brethren which they should all lay to heart . If there was such a Masonic

removal as the doctor seemed to anticipate , their Provincial Grand Master was the right man in the ri ght place to control it , and if there were not he was still the rig ht man in the right place . The province had derived immense aid from Lord Euston , as had the Grand Lodge , where his lordship was destined to hi gh place .

Lord EUSTON on rising to reply was warmly cheered . He said he was proud and pleased to be with them working for the good of Masonry . Whenever wanted he was ready to go amongst them and help the Order forward as far as he could . The day ' s doings were a bright augury for the future of Masonry in the

province . He thanked Bro . Brooke Sampson for his hospitality . The new buildings were a necessity of their growth , and should stimulate to fresh efforts ; not only in realising the great principles of Masonry themselves but stimulating other lodges of the province to

similar hearty good work . The first principle of Masonry was " Charity , " the second " Brotherl y Love , " and he urged the continuous exercise of both . There should be no dissention ; all disagreements should be submitted to the officers , and their verdict be accepted . He hoped at the opening of the new building they

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would have such a clay as would linger a pleasant memory in the minds of Masons so long as they lived . Lord Euston then asked the brethren to drink to " The Health of the Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Butler Wilkins , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . " He referred to the extraordinary ability

displayed all along by the Deputy Grand Master , the trials through which he had ably helped to steer local Masonry , and the success he had achieved . Long might he give them his presence and advice . Bro . BUTLER WILKINS said they accounted it a redletter day when the hall was founded in Abington-street ,

and their confidence had been justified in the growth of the Order since that time . He was greatly struck by the remarks of Bro . Dorman that two trowels were used that day , symbolising that the old ancl the new were one . The spreading of the cement with those two trowels was a symbol that Masonry regarded their old

and new lodges as so cemented together that the difference could hardly be perceived . Pie trusted the prosperity of Masonryin the town would be so great that in a few years the new buildings would become too narrow for their needs . Lord EUSTON next proposed "The Health of the

Directors of the New Masonic Buildings' Company , " who , he trusted , would be thoroughly successful in their enterprise . Bro . DORMAN responded , his name being coupled with the toast . He had a very flattering reception . Referring to the use of the two trowels , he said he thought

they both should be used as a symbol of the continuity of the Masonic spirit . The toast of " The Masters of the Three Lodges " was afterwards proposed by Bro . the Rev . S . W . WIGG , and responded to by Bros . J . SNOW , R . CROFT , and J . EUNSON .

Bro . Dr . SANDERS , P . G . C , proposed the toast of " The „ Architect , Builder , Hon . Solicitor , Hon . Treasurer , and Hon . Sec . " Bro . INGMAN , ARCHER , VIALS , JOWETT , and BUTCHER responded . "The Visitors" was then proposed by Bro . G . ELLARD , P . G . D . C , and responded to by Bros . C DAY ,

SALOMAN , and PALMER . Songs were sung , Bro . T . H . Vials , P . G . O . , accompanying , by Messrs . C . E . Thorpe , W . H . Tarry , J . J . Hart , C Day , Dr . Whitfield , T . Emery , E . Archer , and G . Butcher . Altogether the gathering was looked upon as one of the most successful and happy ever held in the province .

Obituary.

Obituary .

Bro . JENEAS J . McINTYRE , Q . C , P . G . W . Bro . / Eneas John Mclntyre , Q . C , Past J . G . W ., P . G . Reg . of England , and P . P . S . G . W . of Cheshire , who expired after a brief illness at his residence at Mirfield , near Huddersfield , on Thursday , the igth instant , and to whose eminent services we refer more pointedly elsewhere , was initiated in the London Lodge , No .

108—then No . 125—on the 6 th March , 1852 . A few months later we find him appointed to the office of S . D ., when , after occupying successively the Junior and Senior Wardens' chairs , he rose to the position of W . Master , his installation taking place on the 6 th January , 1855 . In January , 1859 , he was again elected to the same

office . In March , 1857 , he joined the Cestrian Lodge , now No . 425 , Chester , and in the following November the venerable and Time Immemorial Lodge , the Royal Somerset House and Inverness , No . 4 , being , in due course , elected to preside over them both , namely , as W . M . of the former in i 860 and as that of the latter in

1861 . His official Masonic career may be said to date from the year 1859 , when , being W . M . of the London Lodge , he was elected to serve on the Board of General Purposes . The following year he was re-elected on the same Board , and was appointed one of its Vice-Presidents , while in 1861 he held concurrently the offices of

S . G . D . and President of the General Board . In 1862 he became , as G . Reg ., the legal adviser of G . Lodge , and so remained till 188 3 , when he expressed a desire to be relieved of his official cares and responsibilities , and H . R . H . the G . M ., in graceful recognition of his untiring zeal and brilliant services during the protracted term of

21 years , was pleased to confer on our late distinguished brother the rank and privileges of a Past J . G . Warden of United Grand Lodge . In the Royal Arch Degree , to which he was exalted in the Chapter of Prudence , No . 12 , on the 21 st November , 1859 , he rendered equally important services , not only in private chapter ,

but likewise in Supreme Grand Chapter , in which he held the office of 2 nd Asst . G . Soj . in 1861 , and from 1862 to 1883 that of G . Registrar . He was also a Past Prov . S . G . W . of Cheshire , and , when G . Registrar , had necessarily been brought into close and intimate connection with several other provinces , the

charge of which devolved on him in the intervals which elapsed between the decease of their rulers and the appointment of successors . But in whatever capacity he figured , Bro . Mclntyre always fully deserved the thanks that were rendered him and the encomiums that were passed upon his conduct , the advice he offered being not only always sound , as might be expected from

a man of such high legal attainments , but also deeply imbued with that spirit of kindness and forbearance which is so characteristic of our Society . Lastly , he was a most generous supporter of our Institutions , having qualified as a Vice-Patron of all three and served six Stewardships for the Girls' School , five for the Boys' School , and four for the R . M . Benevolent Institution , of which Mrs . Mclntyre , his daughter , and two