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Grand Orient Of France.
that initiations took place without due enquiry having been made as to the fitness of the candidate ; these irregularities are calculated to create divisions in lodges where such neglect of the general statutes of the Order arc exhibited .
In an institution like ours , in which reigns a democratic spirit , the first and most . imperious duty of those in office or anxious for the wellfare of our Order is to
obey the law . You have obliterated from your constitutions all laws and customs which appears to you not in accordance with modern ideas ; you should therefore the more readily
uphold and respect the rules and regulations framed by yourselves . Doubtless our laws has not always responded to our ideas or aspiriations , there are sometimes points not met by them as you might wish , but
you should remember that they are the result of the deliberations of your own general assembly , thc violations of which only serve to produce confusion and
anarchy . Our doors arc ever open to any matter which time or experience may demonstrate to be useful—they will be favourably received and carefully considered .
It now remains , my brothers , to inform you how our relationship with Foreign Grand Lodges stand ; we are happy to be able to inform you that with one exception they are all we could desire ; and during this as
well as the preceding year a fraternal and sympathic character , calculated to inspire us with thc most lively hopes for the future , and give great satisfaction at the present time .
Two Grand Lodges , those of Canada and New Caledonia , have requested acknowledgement from the Grand Orient of P"Yance , and wish to establish official relationship with us . We have in our usual
fraternal manner agreed lo their request , and have nominated as our representatives at their respective Grand Lodges , brethren whose Masonic qualities are
such as recommend them to our choice , and wc now call upon you to ratify these appoinments made by thc- Council of thc Order .
Before terminating these few imperfect remarks on our past work permit me to make a few observations . It is hardly becoming in me I know , to offer advice to an assembly like this ,
composed of thc elite of thc Masonic Order ; however , my brothers , I cannot resist the desire to offer you a few words of Alasonic advice , the value of which has been demonstrated to mc by past experience .
If we desire to preserve to our . Institution the important position we have acquired ; if we wish our Order to bc considered of
importance to society , its members should be fully agreed as to its duties . Love to our fellow men should induce us to exclude from our lodges all topics calculated to disturb the union of its members . As
citizens , we have a right to give our opinion upon all political subjects which are of interest to our country ; but as Masons , it is our duty within the bosom of our lodges , to maintain our discussions within the
limits traced by the traditions of our Order . Unless we do so the character of Freemasonry will be changed , and there will bc little to distinguish us from the societies of thc profane — in our re-unions the spirit
of concord and fraternity should always reign . If thc spirit of discord be once introduced , it will engender feelings of hatred
between men who have sworn to love and aid each other , then the enevitable consequences will ensue—the dispeopling of the lodges and ruin of our Order .
Grand Orient Of France.
To-day , my brothers , that all dissensions which are not purely Masonic , should not be permitted at our meetings , would be as far from my thoughts as from my wishes . I know , too well , the salutary influence which our Institution exercises to desire to
limit your field of thouglit or examination . Freemasonry is an Institution essentially philosophic , progressive , and philanthropic , so that nothing of interest to humanity should be excluded : this ground , my
brothers , is vast enough to occupy all those whose generous sentiments and love for humanity prompts them to engage in thc labour . Tt is a difficult matter to decide between
a discussion speculative , and a controversy political ; but as a last word , let mc ask you to guard our lodges from all discussions
contrary to thc rules of our Order , and make them a temple in which thc candidate not only receives light , but also temples in which reign fraternity and peace .
This speech was loudly applauded on its termination , as well as frequently interrupted by plaudits of thc assembly . A short
abstract of the remainder of thc proceedings of the General Meeting as wel ! as the closing speech of the Orator will be given next week .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .
The Annual Meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newcastle-on-Tyne , under the banner of the Northumberland Lodge , No .
685 . In the absence of R . W . P . G . M ., the Right Hon . Earl Percy , through indisposition , thc W . D . P . G . M ., L . W . Cockcroft , Esq ., presided , who was . supported by a large number of P . G . officers and brethren
of the Province . In opening the Lodge the D . P . G . M . expressed his great regret at the absence through illness of P 2 arl Percy , a regret which he was sure would be shared in by all the brethren present ,
and he hoped his Lordship would soon be restored to health . Thc minutes of the last regular meeting were read by the
l'rov . G . Sec , Bro . B . J . Thompson , and confirmed . The P . G . Treas ., Bro . Thomas Anderson , presented a most favorable financial statement .
The reports of the various committees were read , after which the W . M . ' s of the different Lodges in the Province presented their reports of the condition of their respective Lodges , which proved to be of a
highly satisfactory nature . Thc figures given showing the total number of subscribing members in the Province to be 996 . The D . P . G . M ., on behalf of Karl Percy , then invested thc following Officers for the
ensuing year : P . G . S . W ., Bro . Thomas Anderson , 541 ; P . G . J . W ., Bro . John Strakcr Wilson , 481 ; P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Rev . R . Broughton , 481 ; P . G . Treas ., Bro . T . B . Winter , 541 ( elected ) : P . G . Reg ., Bro .
Addison Potter . 991 ; P . G . Sec , Bro . B . J . Thompson , 4 81 ; P . G . S . D ., Bro . T . C . Clarke , 431 ; P . G . J . D ., Bro . T . Blenkinsopp , 541 ; P . G . Supt . Works , Bro . J . Cook , 1 342 ; P . G . D . C , Bro . E . D . Davis , 685 ; P . G .
Assist . D . C , Bro . Jas . Ingledcw , 6 S 5 ; P . G . S . B ., Bro . W . S . Hughes , 406 ; P . G . O ., Bro . R . Watson , 541 ; P . G . P ., Bro . Jno . Edminson , 24 ; P . G . Tyler , J . S . Trotter ,
685 . The business of the Lodge being concluded thc brethren dined together in the Assembly Rooms under the presidency of W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . L . W . Cockcroft . The dinner was provided by Mr . Thos . Grey , of
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.
the Adelphi Hotel , and gave great satisfaction . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk after dinner , interspersed by glees , etc ., sung by a party of glee singers , which were highly appreciated , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Freemasonry In Queensland.
FREEMASONRY IN QUEENSLAND .
BRISHANE . —Prince of Wales' Lodqc , ( No . 90 S . )—At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Brisbane , on October 1 st , 1 S 72 , a letter was read from Bro . George Hope Verney , of the Cedars , Esher , Surrey ,
England ( who had been AVorshipful Master during the year 1 S 71 ) , advising a gift of a set of plated working tools , and further stating his desire to withdraw from the lodge at the end of the present year ; upon thc question of the
consideration of this letter being brought forward , the Right Worshipful Deputy District Grand Master ( Bro . Manning ) , after adverting to Bro . Verney ' s zeal for Masonry and his kind consideration of this lodge in particular , as evidenced
by his large munificence during his year of office , when he defrayed the working expenses from his private purse , as well as this unlocked for and much valued gift , expressed his regret that Pro . Verney should retire from the lodge , in which he felt sure all the brethren would join .
and proposed that he should be elected an honorary member . It was not at all a usual thing for the Prince of Wales' Lodge to have honorary members , indeed Bro . Verney would only be the second who had been so honoured ; he had no hesitation in saying " honoured , " for he was sure it was so esteemed when conferred
by that lodge , and Pro . Verney would consider it so . The motion was seconded by the S . AV ., and carried unanimous ])' . Bro . Captain Verney who was A . D . C . to His Excellency the late Governor lllackall , of Queensland , was elected AV . M . for the year 1871 , but on the decease of
His Excellency he had to rejoin his regiment , and therefore leave the colony without actually working his whole year of office ; he did so regretfully , and it will be seen he has not ceased to feel a deep interest in the lodge to which he had attached himself whilst residing there .
Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
Pro . the Right Hon . E . Boolle-Wilbraham , Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . D . P . G . M . for AVest Lancashire , has been appointed Honorary Colonel of the ( 5 th Administrative Battalion of Lancashire Volunteer Rilles .
THI : ROVAI , NAVAL VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT IN LIVERPOOL . —On Wednesday , the 20 II 1 inst ., a meeting for the furtherance of this laudable movement , with which several leading Masons in Liverpool have identified themselves , was
held at the Mercantile -Alarine Association Rooms , Tower-buildings , AVater-slreet , but as there were nothing but preliminary business before the meeting , the proceedings were private . Mr . S . R . Craves , M . P . ¦ Mr . AV .
Rathbone , M . P . ; Mr . C . Aspinall ( Borough Coroner ); Bros . II . Scott , J . K . Smith , AV . Crane , and j . Lloyd were amongst those present ; and we understand that after a long and friendly conversational discussion a
provisional Committee was appointed to carry out arrangements with the view to the speedy enrolment of the Royal Naval A ' olunteers as a
branch of our coast defence . Already a goodly number of names have been received , and there is every prospect that the movement will speedily be an accomplished fact .
YARI ' IOROUI-. H LODGE OK INSTRUCTION , NO . 554 . "Green Dragon Tavern , " Stepney . —The Annual Festival of this , one of the oldest lodges
of Instruction in the East End of London , will take place on Tuesday next , the 26 th inst ., Bro . Geo . \ V . Verry , the W . M . of thc parent lodge will preside on the occasion .
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Grand Orient Of France.
that initiations took place without due enquiry having been made as to the fitness of the candidate ; these irregularities are calculated to create divisions in lodges where such neglect of the general statutes of the Order arc exhibited .
In an institution like ours , in which reigns a democratic spirit , the first and most . imperious duty of those in office or anxious for the wellfare of our Order is to
obey the law . You have obliterated from your constitutions all laws and customs which appears to you not in accordance with modern ideas ; you should therefore the more readily
uphold and respect the rules and regulations framed by yourselves . Doubtless our laws has not always responded to our ideas or aspiriations , there are sometimes points not met by them as you might wish , but
you should remember that they are the result of the deliberations of your own general assembly , thc violations of which only serve to produce confusion and
anarchy . Our doors arc ever open to any matter which time or experience may demonstrate to be useful—they will be favourably received and carefully considered .
It now remains , my brothers , to inform you how our relationship with Foreign Grand Lodges stand ; we are happy to be able to inform you that with one exception they are all we could desire ; and during this as
well as the preceding year a fraternal and sympathic character , calculated to inspire us with thc most lively hopes for the future , and give great satisfaction at the present time .
Two Grand Lodges , those of Canada and New Caledonia , have requested acknowledgement from the Grand Orient of P"Yance , and wish to establish official relationship with us . We have in our usual
fraternal manner agreed lo their request , and have nominated as our representatives at their respective Grand Lodges , brethren whose Masonic qualities are
such as recommend them to our choice , and wc now call upon you to ratify these appoinments made by thc- Council of thc Order .
Before terminating these few imperfect remarks on our past work permit me to make a few observations . It is hardly becoming in me I know , to offer advice to an assembly like this ,
composed of thc elite of thc Masonic Order ; however , my brothers , I cannot resist the desire to offer you a few words of Alasonic advice , the value of which has been demonstrated to mc by past experience .
If we desire to preserve to our . Institution the important position we have acquired ; if we wish our Order to bc considered of
importance to society , its members should be fully agreed as to its duties . Love to our fellow men should induce us to exclude from our lodges all topics calculated to disturb the union of its members . As
citizens , we have a right to give our opinion upon all political subjects which are of interest to our country ; but as Masons , it is our duty within the bosom of our lodges , to maintain our discussions within the
limits traced by the traditions of our Order . Unless we do so the character of Freemasonry will be changed , and there will bc little to distinguish us from the societies of thc profane — in our re-unions the spirit
of concord and fraternity should always reign . If thc spirit of discord be once introduced , it will engender feelings of hatred
between men who have sworn to love and aid each other , then the enevitable consequences will ensue—the dispeopling of the lodges and ruin of our Order .
Grand Orient Of France.
To-day , my brothers , that all dissensions which are not purely Masonic , should not be permitted at our meetings , would be as far from my thoughts as from my wishes . I know , too well , the salutary influence which our Institution exercises to desire to
limit your field of thouglit or examination . Freemasonry is an Institution essentially philosophic , progressive , and philanthropic , so that nothing of interest to humanity should be excluded : this ground , my
brothers , is vast enough to occupy all those whose generous sentiments and love for humanity prompts them to engage in thc labour . Tt is a difficult matter to decide between
a discussion speculative , and a controversy political ; but as a last word , let mc ask you to guard our lodges from all discussions
contrary to thc rules of our Order , and make them a temple in which thc candidate not only receives light , but also temples in which reign fraternity and peace .
This speech was loudly applauded on its termination , as well as frequently interrupted by plaudits of thc assembly . A short
abstract of the remainder of thc proceedings of the General Meeting as wel ! as the closing speech of the Orator will be given next week .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTHUMBERLAND .
The Annual Meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Northumberland was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newcastle-on-Tyne , under the banner of the Northumberland Lodge , No .
685 . In the absence of R . W . P . G . M ., the Right Hon . Earl Percy , through indisposition , thc W . D . P . G . M ., L . W . Cockcroft , Esq ., presided , who was . supported by a large number of P . G . officers and brethren
of the Province . In opening the Lodge the D . P . G . M . expressed his great regret at the absence through illness of P 2 arl Percy , a regret which he was sure would be shared in by all the brethren present ,
and he hoped his Lordship would soon be restored to health . Thc minutes of the last regular meeting were read by the
l'rov . G . Sec , Bro . B . J . Thompson , and confirmed . The P . G . Treas ., Bro . Thomas Anderson , presented a most favorable financial statement .
The reports of the various committees were read , after which the W . M . ' s of the different Lodges in the Province presented their reports of the condition of their respective Lodges , which proved to be of a
highly satisfactory nature . Thc figures given showing the total number of subscribing members in the Province to be 996 . The D . P . G . M ., on behalf of Karl Percy , then invested thc following Officers for the
ensuing year : P . G . S . W ., Bro . Thomas Anderson , 541 ; P . G . J . W ., Bro . John Strakcr Wilson , 481 ; P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Rev . R . Broughton , 481 ; P . G . Treas ., Bro . T . B . Winter , 541 ( elected ) : P . G . Reg ., Bro .
Addison Potter . 991 ; P . G . Sec , Bro . B . J . Thompson , 4 81 ; P . G . S . D ., Bro . T . C . Clarke , 431 ; P . G . J . D ., Bro . T . Blenkinsopp , 541 ; P . G . Supt . Works , Bro . J . Cook , 1 342 ; P . G . D . C , Bro . E . D . Davis , 685 ; P . G .
Assist . D . C , Bro . Jas . Ingledcw , 6 S 5 ; P . G . S . B ., Bro . W . S . Hughes , 406 ; P . G . O ., Bro . R . Watson , 541 ; P . G . P ., Bro . Jno . Edminson , 24 ; P . G . Tyler , J . S . Trotter ,
685 . The business of the Lodge being concluded thc brethren dined together in the Assembly Rooms under the presidency of W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . L . W . Cockcroft . The dinner was provided by Mr . Thos . Grey , of
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Northumberland.
the Adelphi Hotel , and gave great satisfaction . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk after dinner , interspersed by glees , etc ., sung by a party of glee singers , which were highly appreciated , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
Freemasonry In Queensland.
FREEMASONRY IN QUEENSLAND .
BRISHANE . —Prince of Wales' Lodqc , ( No . 90 S . )—At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Brisbane , on October 1 st , 1 S 72 , a letter was read from Bro . George Hope Verney , of the Cedars , Esher , Surrey ,
England ( who had been AVorshipful Master during the year 1 S 71 ) , advising a gift of a set of plated working tools , and further stating his desire to withdraw from the lodge at the end of the present year ; upon thc question of the
consideration of this letter being brought forward , the Right Worshipful Deputy District Grand Master ( Bro . Manning ) , after adverting to Bro . Verney ' s zeal for Masonry and his kind consideration of this lodge in particular , as evidenced
by his large munificence during his year of office , when he defrayed the working expenses from his private purse , as well as this unlocked for and much valued gift , expressed his regret that Pro . Verney should retire from the lodge , in which he felt sure all the brethren would join .
and proposed that he should be elected an honorary member . It was not at all a usual thing for the Prince of Wales' Lodge to have honorary members , indeed Bro . Verney would only be the second who had been so honoured ; he had no hesitation in saying " honoured , " for he was sure it was so esteemed when conferred
by that lodge , and Pro . Verney would consider it so . The motion was seconded by the S . AV ., and carried unanimous ])' . Bro . Captain Verney who was A . D . C . to His Excellency the late Governor lllackall , of Queensland , was elected AV . M . for the year 1871 , but on the decease of
His Excellency he had to rejoin his regiment , and therefore leave the colony without actually working his whole year of office ; he did so regretfully , and it will be seen he has not ceased to feel a deep interest in the lodge to which he had attached himself whilst residing there .
Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
Pro . the Right Hon . E . Boolle-Wilbraham , Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . D . P . G . M . for AVest Lancashire , has been appointed Honorary Colonel of the ( 5 th Administrative Battalion of Lancashire Volunteer Rilles .
THI : ROVAI , NAVAL VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT IN LIVERPOOL . —On Wednesday , the 20 II 1 inst ., a meeting for the furtherance of this laudable movement , with which several leading Masons in Liverpool have identified themselves , was
held at the Mercantile -Alarine Association Rooms , Tower-buildings , AVater-slreet , but as there were nothing but preliminary business before the meeting , the proceedings were private . Mr . S . R . Craves , M . P . ¦ Mr . AV .
Rathbone , M . P . ; Mr . C . Aspinall ( Borough Coroner ); Bros . II . Scott , J . K . Smith , AV . Crane , and j . Lloyd were amongst those present ; and we understand that after a long and friendly conversational discussion a
provisional Committee was appointed to carry out arrangements with the view to the speedy enrolment of the Royal Naval A ' olunteers as a
branch of our coast defence . Already a goodly number of names have been received , and there is every prospect that the movement will speedily be an accomplished fact .
YARI ' IOROUI-. H LODGE OK INSTRUCTION , NO . 554 . "Green Dragon Tavern , " Stepney . —The Annual Festival of this , one of the oldest lodges
of Instruction in the East End of London , will take place on Tuesday next , the 26 th inst ., Bro . Geo . \ V . Verry , the W . M . of thc parent lodge will preside on the occasion .