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Ireland.
Ireland .
BELFAST . —Duke of Leinster Lodge ( No . 259 ) . —This lodge held a reunion of their members and friends in the Masonic Hall , Arthur-square , on Monday evening , the 12 th inst . There was a large attendance of the brethren , who sat down to tea , which was served in excellent style by Mr . Crawford . After tea had been partaken of , Bro . R . B . Andrews , W . M ., gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were warmly received and duly
responded to . The W . M . having referred to the pleasant occasion on which they were assembled , a very select and interesting programme , consisting of songs and recitations , was then gone through . Bro . Dalzell sang " The Midshipmite " in such a manner as to elicit the warmest plaudits of the brethren assembled , and , together with Bros . Nesbitt , Nettleton , Coulter , M'Keown , and Morrisoncontributed
, in no small degree to the success and pleasure of the meeting , and , as accompanist , Bro . James H . Smyth left nothing to be desired . A hearty vote of thanks to the Stewards and to the performers was then passed by acclamation . The National Anthem having been sung , a very pleasant and enj ' oyable meeting was brought to a close .
South Africa.
South Africa .
ADDlNGTON . —FinnemoreLodge ( No . 358 ) . — The inaugural meeting of this lodge of Mark Master Masons took place recently at the Masonic Hall , Natal , under the presidency of Bro . T . Cook , P . M ., P . G . S . W . A charter , or warrant , from the Grand Lodge of England , & c ., were received and read , after which the ceremony of installation of the W . M . took place by a Board of Installed Masters ,
when Bro . George Leask was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed and invested the following brethren : Bros . E . H . Bingham , S . VV . ; Thomas Petersen , J . W . ; L . E . T . Torgius , M . O . ; VV . Raworth , S . O . ; L . Jewitt , J . O . ; Joseph Wright , Treas . ; T . L . B . Tuckett , Secretary and Registrar of Marks ; C . M . Bomchier . S . D . ; H . Croivder , J . D . ; George Taylor , D . C . ; P . Burns , I . G . ; and Charles Leggott , Tyler . A number of brethren of the
Mark Degree were present , including the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Natal , Bro . R . I . Finnemore . A number of candidates and joining members were elected , after which the lodge was closed . The R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . R . I . Finnemore , was afterwards elected , and consented to become patron of the lodge . Votes of thanks were passed to the R . W . P . G . M ., and Bro . T . Cook , who were elected honorary members of the lodge .
There was also a lodge of the Royal Ark Mariners opened , in which the following officers were elected and invested : Bros . George Leask , CM . ; E , H . Bingham , S . W . j Thomas Petersen , J . W . ; Joseph Wright , Treas . ; T . L . B . Tuckett , Scribe ; and C . E . Bomchier , J . D . The other officers were not appointed at this meeting , which closed about 10 p . m ., when the brethren adj ' ourned to the banquet room , where refreshment was partaken of , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
GREYMOUTH . —Greymouth Lodge ( No . 1233 , E . C ) . —The installation of officers of the above lodge took place on the 2 Sth July last at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Greenwood , P . M ., being Installing Officer , assisted by Bros . Hudson , P . D . G . W ., and Lord , P . M . The following is the list of installations .- —Bros . Thomas Woods , W . M . ; C . Wainright , S . W . ; T . A . Murphy , J . W . ; Rev . Maclean ,
Chap . ; R . Wilson , Sec . ; P . B . Cameron , Treas . ; Hay , S . D . ; T . Polling , J . D . ; Ashton and Robinson were appointed Stewards ; Teasedale , I . G . ; and M'Laren , Tyler . The proceedings were wound up with a banquet served in Mr . Kane ' s best style , when the usual Masonic toasts were given . The musical arrangements were under the direction of . Bros . MacCarthy and Reed .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
GREYMOUTH . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 49 , E . C ) . —At a meeting of the above lodge of Mark Master Masons , held recently at the Masonic Hall , the W . M ., Bro . R . W . Greenwood , was installed by Bro . P . M . Hudson , of Hokitika , and the following officers invested : —Bros . E .
I . Lord , S . W . j R . J . Tonks , J . W . ; A . Matheson , M . O . ; C . Haye , J . O . ; H . Robinson , S . D . ; H . H . Oxley , J . D . ; P . si . Cameron , I . G . ; T . A . Murphy , Hon . Sec . ; ~ J . A . Fissenhardt , Hon . Treas . ; and John Stephens , Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren were invited to refreshment by Bro . E . 1 . Lord , S . W .
A Tyler's "Golden Wedding."
A TYLER'S "GOLDEN WEDDING . "
On Monday evening , the 19 th inst ., upwards of fifty members of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and the United Lodge , No . C 97 , met at the Red Lion Hotel , Colchester , for the purpose of presenting to the venerable Tyler of the two lodges , Bro . Simon Munson , a mark of their esteem on the occasion of the celebration of his " golden wedding . " file
proceedings were inaugurated by a supper , admirably served by the host , Bro . Hart , and at which W . Bro . Joseph Grimes , W . M . of the Angel Lodge , presided ; W . * £ ° . J . T . Bailey , W . M . of the United Lodge , occupying the vice-chair . After supper a few toasts were given , the principal one W'ng , of course"The Health of Bro . Munson . " This
, was proposed in felicitoas terms by the senior P . M . present , W . Bro . A . E . CHURCH , P . M . 51 , who recounted the various positions in private service and in a more public capacit y which had been filled by Bro . Munson , and in all 01 which he had gained the esteem and respect of his employers and those with whom he had been brought into contact . Bro . Church further mentioned that the brother
they were met to honour was born in April , 1 S 0 S , and was «> nsequ | y in his 78 th year ; that he had attained his majority as a Freemason , having been admitted 21 years ago m Lodge Star in the East , No . 650 , Harwich ; that he ™ as at the present time Tyler of the two Craft lodges of ane town , Janitor of the chapter , and Tyler of the Mark coiiMk ¦ C 1 > urch said t ] 'at he felt no higher tribute u q oe paid , to Bro . Munson ' s character as a man and a
A Tyler's "Golden Wedding."
Mason than that he had passed through all the trials and temptations of this mortal life without a stain upon his character . He was glad to find that both Bro . Munson and his wife were still in the enjoyment of excellent health ; and while he thought he might safely say that it was not given to any couple to have a golden wedding more than once in their lifetime , very few even attained to it , and the occasion was certainly , as far as he cnuld gather , unique in
the experience of a Tyler ; still he hoped that Bro . and Mrs . Munson might have many happy years more of life together , and even attain to a "diamond wedding . " In conclusion , VV . Bro . Church , amidst _ much applause , handed to Bro . Munson a purse , containing £ 20 , the result of a subscription limited to a small sum , and to which 106 brethren had cheerfully given , as a small testimony of the respect in which he was held .
W . Bro . CLOWES , P . M . and Sec . 650 , having sung the beautiful and appropriate song " Sweethearts , " Bro . MUNSON , in a few words , thanked the brethren for their kind and liberal present . He had always been treated by them all , whether in or out of lodge , with the greatest courtesy and consideration , and as long as he was able he should feel it a privilege and pleasure to continue to serve the lodges as he had done in the past .
Masonic Concert In Belfast.
MASONIC CONCERT IN BELFAST .
On Friday evening , the iGth inst ., a very successful concert , under the auspices of the John Arnott Taylor Lodge , No . 314 , was given in the Hall of the Constitutional Club . The proceeds were in aid of the Belfast Masonic Charities , and , as the hall was well filled , a considerable amount must have been realised for thoseobjects . The officers
of the lodge in their distinctive badges occupied seats on the platform , and several of the brethren in the body of the hall wore their regalia . On taking the chair , Bro . J ARNOTT TAYLOR , J . P ., said that the good effected by those Charities was almost incalculable , and he could with confidence appeal to those who had not already subscribed to them to do so . In Belfast the wants of the widows and
orphans of deceased brethren had been largely supplied , while in Dublin their male and female orphan schools were marvels of what could be done . He warmly thanked those who had called that lodge after him . He reminded them that Charity was one of the great stars of Masonry . ( Applause . ) The concert then opened with a selection from " William
Tell" ( Rossini ) , which was brilliantly executed by Bro . Edgar Haines , violin , and Mr . A . E . J . McCreary , pianoforte , and was loudly applauded . Miss Mitchell sang with much taste and feeling Cowen's " Last Dream . " Bro . E . McElroy has seldom been heard to greater advantage than in " Toreador , " from Bizet ' s opera of " Carmen . " This item was much enhanced
by the violin accompaniment of Bro . Edgar Haines . " If" ( Pinsuti ) was well sung by Bro . R . T . Mahood , and the same may be said of his other selections , viz ., "The Message" ( Blumenthal ) and "Alice , where art thou ? " The first encore was awarded to Miss M'Meekin for her careful rendering of "Tit for Tat" ( Pontet ) , and she responded with " Summer showers . " Her other song ,
" Kerry Dance , " was also received with loud applause . Bro . George H . Remnant , who possesses a good basso voice , was successful in his singing of " First on the field " ( Bonheur ) and " The diver " ( Loder ) . Bro . James Fraser was encored in "Jack ' s yarn , " and , in response , gave " Hurrah for a life at sea . " Miss Mitchell ' s performance of "The lover and the bird" ( Gugilelmo ) won for her a
rapturous encore , to which she responded by singing in an admirable manner "Killarney" ( Balfe ) . Bro . M'EIroy deservedly received an encore in " Friend of the brave " ( Dr . Calcutt ) , and replied with " Theold brigade " ( Barri ) . Bro . Haines performed with great taste a violin solo , " Fantasia Pastorale , " Op . 5 6 ( Singalee ) , in which he was encored , and repeated the latter part . Two selections on the piano were executed by Mr . A . E . J . M'Creary with
his usual skill—a " Grand Polonaise in E b " ( Weber ) and "Caprice waves " ( Servais ) . Ho was encored in the latter , which he repeated . On the motion of the CHAIRMAN , a cordial vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted in the concert . A similar compliment was also passed to the Chairman for his kindness in presiding . Bro . A . Morrison proved a very efficient accompanist during the evening . " God save the Queen " brought the entertainment to a close .
Bro . Edward Terry , G . Steward , is having uninterrupted success in his provincial tour ; lately he has visited Scotch and Irish towns . The new ballet at the Alhambra is considered by many to be a complete answer to the Bishop of London ' s letter regarding the Stage , which so many newspapers have noticed . "Nina " is a work of art , as much as dancing
can be . Not one of those who appear on the stage are idle or mere show-pieces ; but each man and woman has undergone a most careful training , and has an individual part to perform . We think in such exquisite terpsichorean display it could only be a prurient mind which can see harm in the graceful movements which charm the eye . We allow that some young persons such as the Bishop alludes to may
suffer by witnessing a ballet or any p lay ; but we go further , and assert that they begin with a mind not altogether clean , and would discover wrong in everything , because they make it where ic does not exist . And is the ordinary citizen to be denied a moral , wholesome , and elevating pleasure because a few weak-minded youths are led into what his lordship calls "disastrous sins of imagination , " which , we
venture to say , are more of the Bishop's own imagination than his or any one else ' s experience ? The Stage is such a strong element in the life of the people , that it can exist and flourish independently of religious patronage ; therefore it would be better to countenance and work with the dramatic and musical art than to try and stem its current . We have reason to believe that the Bishop in his letter was speaking
without having ever himself gone into the question personally . The music , scenery , & c ., are all in harmony with the lovely and brilliant display of the ballet " Nina . " On the night of our visit we were unable to get a seat of any sort , and we are informed that frequently there is only standing room for late comers . This looks well for the shareholders .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . GEORGE P . ARNOLD , P . M . The remains of the" late Bro . George P . Arnold , P . M . and Secretary of the St . Clair Lodge , No . 2074 , were interred on Monday , the igth inst ., at the Mile End Cemetery . A retired schoolmaster of the Royal Navy , the deceased was one of the oldest Masons in Portsmouth , and he was respected throughout the Craft , not only for his personal qualities , but for his proficiency in the ritual and
the deep interest which he took in all matters connected with the Order , with the members of whichhe was a universal favourite . _ He was a great authority on all doubtful points , and his opinion was always highly valued , as it invariably proved sound . In his earlier years he was a great supporter of the old Athenreum , or Mechanics' Institute , and he was one of the members who attended the classes in connection with that institution . His remains were followed to the
grave by members of the principal lodges in the town , but chiefly by members of the United Service , Landport , and Royal Sussex Lodges . The youngest lodge in the townthe St . Clair—was also strongly represented , among the members being Bros . Capt . St . Clair , W . M . ; and Alderman Cudlipp , P . M . ; and other members represented the
Portsmouth Lodge , No . 4 S 7 . As a mark of the esteem in which he was held by his neighbours , they were represented by a body of little girls carrying baskets of flowers which they thte'N on the lid of the coffin , which was already covered with some beautiful white wreaths ; and each member of the Masonic body dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin . . — .
BRO . THOMAS M'LAREN . The funeral of Bro . Thomas M'Laren , who fr upwards of thirty years had been employed by the Cumud Steamship Company , took place at Anfield Cemetery , Liverpool , on Saturday , the 24 th inst . Bro . M'Laren was more than 25 years a member of the Antient Union Lodge , No . 203 , and afterwards of the Kirkdale Lodge , No . 1756 , and a large number of the brethren attended to show their
respect for him . Among the brethren and employes of the Cunard Company were Bros . H . Marshall , W . M . ; Jas . Grierson , P . M . ; R . J . Britten , Sec . ; foseph Molyneux , E . Johnston , P . M . ; C . Johnson , S . S . " ; J . W . Morton , J . S . ; VV . Bushell , Thomas Hay , G . Taylor , John Morton , John Shearer , and James Shearer , representing the Kirkdale Lodge ; Bros , lames Brown , CS ( S . C ) , and Tohn A .
Henry , 177 ( S . C . ) ; Messrs . James Paul , James Shearer , sen ., J . Shearer , jun ., Michael Robb , Hector Manson , A . Love , D . Boyle , A . Good , C . Hyslop , D . M'NichoI , Alex . Allen , James Jarvis , John M'Minn , James Archer , and others . The service was impressively rendered by the Rev . Thomas M'Pherson , B . A ., of Everton Valley Presbyterian Church , who afterwards delivered an address to the large assembly of mourners .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
NEW YORK . A circular , bearing date the ist September last , has been issued by the Reading Room Committee of the Grand Lodge of New York announcing that it is in contemplation to establish a Museum of Masonic Antiquities and Curiosities . It is pointed out that many objects of curiosity and rarity , such as old medals and jewels , coins , old diplomas ,
certificates , scarce books , antique lodge furniture , & c , are known to be in the possession of brethren and lodges . These are of very little utility , thus scattered , but if brought together in the form of a collection , they would be invaluable . The Masonic Hall in New York affords unusual facilities for the exhibition and safe custody of such articles
and documents , and lodges and brethren , who own this description of Masonic property , are invited to place it in charge of Grand Lodge either as a gift or loan , so that it may be placed on view for the inspection of the brethren generally in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge . The project is one which deserves to be supported .
M . W . BRO . CHARLES A . WELCH , P . G . M . MASSACHUSETTS . The " Freemasons' Repository " for the current month gives a brief , but interesting , sketch of the Masonic services of this distinguished brother , who , it seems , was initiated in the Monitor Lodge , VValtham , Mass ,, in April , 1 S 61 . After occupying successively the two Warden ' s chairs , ho
was unanimously elected Worshipful Master in 1 S 6 S , and re-elected , 1 S 60 . In 1 S 72 , Bro . S . D . Nickerson , the then Grand Master , appointed Bro . Welch a District Deputy Grand Master . In 1875 , Grand Master Everett appointed him District Grand Master , from which office three years later he rose to be Grand Master , a post he held for three _____
years . GRAND COUNCIL , ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS , NEW YORK . The annual assembly was held in New York in the early half of September . There was a strong muster of the brethren , and Bro . Gliddon , Grand Master , having opened tho
Grand Council , delivered his annual address , in which he carefully reviewed the events of the year . In the course of the proceedings the following principal officers were elected , namely ; Bros . John W . Coburn , Grand Master ; John L . Brothers , Deputy Grand Master ; R . C . Christiance , Grand Prin . Con . of Work ; John F . Baldwin , Grand Treasurer ; and George Van Vlict , Grand Recorder .
GRAND COMMANDERV OF NEW HAMPSHIRE . The annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of New Hampshire was held at Concord , on the 2 gth September . There was a very successfnl meeting , and the following were elected Grand Officers for tho
year , .: — Sir Knt . Don Herman Woodward ... Grand C . „ Charles N . Towle ... ... Grand D . C „ J . J . Bell Grand Gen . „ E . R . Kent Grand Capt . G . ,, Rev . Dan Crane Roberts ... Grand Prelate . C . C . Danforth ... ... Grand S . W .
„ N . W . Cumner ... ... Grand J . W . „ F . A . McKean ... ... Grand Treas . „ G . P . Cleaves ... ... Grand Sec . „ H . A . March ... ... Grand Std . B . „ C . Chase Dorr Grand Swd . B . ,, T . E . Sanger ... ... Grand Warder . „ G . W . Currier Grand C . of Gd .
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Ireland.
Ireland .
BELFAST . —Duke of Leinster Lodge ( No . 259 ) . —This lodge held a reunion of their members and friends in the Masonic Hall , Arthur-square , on Monday evening , the 12 th inst . There was a large attendance of the brethren , who sat down to tea , which was served in excellent style by Mr . Crawford . After tea had been partaken of , Bro . R . B . Andrews , W . M ., gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were warmly received and duly
responded to . The W . M . having referred to the pleasant occasion on which they were assembled , a very select and interesting programme , consisting of songs and recitations , was then gone through . Bro . Dalzell sang " The Midshipmite " in such a manner as to elicit the warmest plaudits of the brethren assembled , and , together with Bros . Nesbitt , Nettleton , Coulter , M'Keown , and Morrisoncontributed
, in no small degree to the success and pleasure of the meeting , and , as accompanist , Bro . James H . Smyth left nothing to be desired . A hearty vote of thanks to the Stewards and to the performers was then passed by acclamation . The National Anthem having been sung , a very pleasant and enj ' oyable meeting was brought to a close .
South Africa.
South Africa .
ADDlNGTON . —FinnemoreLodge ( No . 358 ) . — The inaugural meeting of this lodge of Mark Master Masons took place recently at the Masonic Hall , Natal , under the presidency of Bro . T . Cook , P . M ., P . G . S . W . A charter , or warrant , from the Grand Lodge of England , & c ., were received and read , after which the ceremony of installation of the W . M . took place by a Board of Installed Masters ,
when Bro . George Leask was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and appointed and invested the following brethren : Bros . E . H . Bingham , S . VV . ; Thomas Petersen , J . W . ; L . E . T . Torgius , M . O . ; VV . Raworth , S . O . ; L . Jewitt , J . O . ; Joseph Wright , Treas . ; T . L . B . Tuckett , Secretary and Registrar of Marks ; C . M . Bomchier . S . D . ; H . Croivder , J . D . ; George Taylor , D . C . ; P . Burns , I . G . ; and Charles Leggott , Tyler . A number of brethren of the
Mark Degree were present , including the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Natal , Bro . R . I . Finnemore . A number of candidates and joining members were elected , after which the lodge was closed . The R . W . P . G . M ., Bro . R . I . Finnemore , was afterwards elected , and consented to become patron of the lodge . Votes of thanks were passed to the R . W . P . G . M ., and Bro . T . Cook , who were elected honorary members of the lodge .
There was also a lodge of the Royal Ark Mariners opened , in which the following officers were elected and invested : Bros . George Leask , CM . ; E , H . Bingham , S . W . j Thomas Petersen , J . W . ; Joseph Wright , Treas . ; T . L . B . Tuckett , Scribe ; and C . E . Bomchier , J . D . The other officers were not appointed at this meeting , which closed about 10 p . m ., when the brethren adj ' ourned to the banquet room , where refreshment was partaken of , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
GREYMOUTH . —Greymouth Lodge ( No . 1233 , E . C ) . —The installation of officers of the above lodge took place on the 2 Sth July last at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Greenwood , P . M ., being Installing Officer , assisted by Bros . Hudson , P . D . G . W ., and Lord , P . M . The following is the list of installations .- —Bros . Thomas Woods , W . M . ; C . Wainright , S . W . ; T . A . Murphy , J . W . ; Rev . Maclean ,
Chap . ; R . Wilson , Sec . ; P . B . Cameron , Treas . ; Hay , S . D . ; T . Polling , J . D . ; Ashton and Robinson were appointed Stewards ; Teasedale , I . G . ; and M'Laren , Tyler . The proceedings were wound up with a banquet served in Mr . Kane ' s best style , when the usual Masonic toasts were given . The musical arrangements were under the direction of . Bros . MacCarthy and Reed .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
GREYMOUTH . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 49 , E . C ) . —At a meeting of the above lodge of Mark Master Masons , held recently at the Masonic Hall , the W . M ., Bro . R . W . Greenwood , was installed by Bro . P . M . Hudson , of Hokitika , and the following officers invested : —Bros . E .
I . Lord , S . W . j R . J . Tonks , J . W . ; A . Matheson , M . O . ; C . Haye , J . O . ; H . Robinson , S . D . ; H . H . Oxley , J . D . ; P . si . Cameron , I . G . ; T . A . Murphy , Hon . Sec . ; ~ J . A . Fissenhardt , Hon . Treas . ; and John Stephens , Tyler . After the ceremony the brethren were invited to refreshment by Bro . E . 1 . Lord , S . W .
A Tyler's "Golden Wedding."
A TYLER'S "GOLDEN WEDDING . "
On Monday evening , the 19 th inst ., upwards of fifty members of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and the United Lodge , No . C 97 , met at the Red Lion Hotel , Colchester , for the purpose of presenting to the venerable Tyler of the two lodges , Bro . Simon Munson , a mark of their esteem on the occasion of the celebration of his " golden wedding . " file
proceedings were inaugurated by a supper , admirably served by the host , Bro . Hart , and at which W . Bro . Joseph Grimes , W . M . of the Angel Lodge , presided ; W . * £ ° . J . T . Bailey , W . M . of the United Lodge , occupying the vice-chair . After supper a few toasts were given , the principal one W'ng , of course"The Health of Bro . Munson . " This
, was proposed in felicitoas terms by the senior P . M . present , W . Bro . A . E . CHURCH , P . M . 51 , who recounted the various positions in private service and in a more public capacit y which had been filled by Bro . Munson , and in all 01 which he had gained the esteem and respect of his employers and those with whom he had been brought into contact . Bro . Church further mentioned that the brother
they were met to honour was born in April , 1 S 0 S , and was «> nsequ | y in his 78 th year ; that he had attained his majority as a Freemason , having been admitted 21 years ago m Lodge Star in the East , No . 650 , Harwich ; that he ™ as at the present time Tyler of the two Craft lodges of ane town , Janitor of the chapter , and Tyler of the Mark coiiMk ¦ C 1 > urch said t ] 'at he felt no higher tribute u q oe paid , to Bro . Munson ' s character as a man and a
A Tyler's "Golden Wedding."
Mason than that he had passed through all the trials and temptations of this mortal life without a stain upon his character . He was glad to find that both Bro . Munson and his wife were still in the enjoyment of excellent health ; and while he thought he might safely say that it was not given to any couple to have a golden wedding more than once in their lifetime , very few even attained to it , and the occasion was certainly , as far as he cnuld gather , unique in
the experience of a Tyler ; still he hoped that Bro . and Mrs . Munson might have many happy years more of life together , and even attain to a "diamond wedding . " In conclusion , VV . Bro . Church , amidst _ much applause , handed to Bro . Munson a purse , containing £ 20 , the result of a subscription limited to a small sum , and to which 106 brethren had cheerfully given , as a small testimony of the respect in which he was held .
W . Bro . CLOWES , P . M . and Sec . 650 , having sung the beautiful and appropriate song " Sweethearts , " Bro . MUNSON , in a few words , thanked the brethren for their kind and liberal present . He had always been treated by them all , whether in or out of lodge , with the greatest courtesy and consideration , and as long as he was able he should feel it a privilege and pleasure to continue to serve the lodges as he had done in the past .
Masonic Concert In Belfast.
MASONIC CONCERT IN BELFAST .
On Friday evening , the iGth inst ., a very successful concert , under the auspices of the John Arnott Taylor Lodge , No . 314 , was given in the Hall of the Constitutional Club . The proceeds were in aid of the Belfast Masonic Charities , and , as the hall was well filled , a considerable amount must have been realised for thoseobjects . The officers
of the lodge in their distinctive badges occupied seats on the platform , and several of the brethren in the body of the hall wore their regalia . On taking the chair , Bro . J ARNOTT TAYLOR , J . P ., said that the good effected by those Charities was almost incalculable , and he could with confidence appeal to those who had not already subscribed to them to do so . In Belfast the wants of the widows and
orphans of deceased brethren had been largely supplied , while in Dublin their male and female orphan schools were marvels of what could be done . He warmly thanked those who had called that lodge after him . He reminded them that Charity was one of the great stars of Masonry . ( Applause . ) The concert then opened with a selection from " William
Tell" ( Rossini ) , which was brilliantly executed by Bro . Edgar Haines , violin , and Mr . A . E . J . McCreary , pianoforte , and was loudly applauded . Miss Mitchell sang with much taste and feeling Cowen's " Last Dream . " Bro . E . McElroy has seldom been heard to greater advantage than in " Toreador , " from Bizet ' s opera of " Carmen . " This item was much enhanced
by the violin accompaniment of Bro . Edgar Haines . " If" ( Pinsuti ) was well sung by Bro . R . T . Mahood , and the same may be said of his other selections , viz ., "The Message" ( Blumenthal ) and "Alice , where art thou ? " The first encore was awarded to Miss M'Meekin for her careful rendering of "Tit for Tat" ( Pontet ) , and she responded with " Summer showers . " Her other song ,
" Kerry Dance , " was also received with loud applause . Bro . George H . Remnant , who possesses a good basso voice , was successful in his singing of " First on the field " ( Bonheur ) and " The diver " ( Loder ) . Bro . James Fraser was encored in "Jack ' s yarn , " and , in response , gave " Hurrah for a life at sea . " Miss Mitchell ' s performance of "The lover and the bird" ( Gugilelmo ) won for her a
rapturous encore , to which she responded by singing in an admirable manner "Killarney" ( Balfe ) . Bro . M'EIroy deservedly received an encore in " Friend of the brave " ( Dr . Calcutt ) , and replied with " Theold brigade " ( Barri ) . Bro . Haines performed with great taste a violin solo , " Fantasia Pastorale , " Op . 5 6 ( Singalee ) , in which he was encored , and repeated the latter part . Two selections on the piano were executed by Mr . A . E . J . M'Creary with
his usual skill—a " Grand Polonaise in E b " ( Weber ) and "Caprice waves " ( Servais ) . Ho was encored in the latter , which he repeated . On the motion of the CHAIRMAN , a cordial vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted in the concert . A similar compliment was also passed to the Chairman for his kindness in presiding . Bro . A . Morrison proved a very efficient accompanist during the evening . " God save the Queen " brought the entertainment to a close .
Bro . Edward Terry , G . Steward , is having uninterrupted success in his provincial tour ; lately he has visited Scotch and Irish towns . The new ballet at the Alhambra is considered by many to be a complete answer to the Bishop of London ' s letter regarding the Stage , which so many newspapers have noticed . "Nina " is a work of art , as much as dancing
can be . Not one of those who appear on the stage are idle or mere show-pieces ; but each man and woman has undergone a most careful training , and has an individual part to perform . We think in such exquisite terpsichorean display it could only be a prurient mind which can see harm in the graceful movements which charm the eye . We allow that some young persons such as the Bishop alludes to may
suffer by witnessing a ballet or any p lay ; but we go further , and assert that they begin with a mind not altogether clean , and would discover wrong in everything , because they make it where ic does not exist . And is the ordinary citizen to be denied a moral , wholesome , and elevating pleasure because a few weak-minded youths are led into what his lordship calls "disastrous sins of imagination , " which , we
venture to say , are more of the Bishop's own imagination than his or any one else ' s experience ? The Stage is such a strong element in the life of the people , that it can exist and flourish independently of religious patronage ; therefore it would be better to countenance and work with the dramatic and musical art than to try and stem its current . We have reason to believe that the Bishop in his letter was speaking
without having ever himself gone into the question personally . The music , scenery , & c ., are all in harmony with the lovely and brilliant display of the ballet " Nina . " On the night of our visit we were unable to get a seat of any sort , and we are informed that frequently there is only standing room for late comers . This looks well for the shareholders .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . GEORGE P . ARNOLD , P . M . The remains of the" late Bro . George P . Arnold , P . M . and Secretary of the St . Clair Lodge , No . 2074 , were interred on Monday , the igth inst ., at the Mile End Cemetery . A retired schoolmaster of the Royal Navy , the deceased was one of the oldest Masons in Portsmouth , and he was respected throughout the Craft , not only for his personal qualities , but for his proficiency in the ritual and
the deep interest which he took in all matters connected with the Order , with the members of whichhe was a universal favourite . _ He was a great authority on all doubtful points , and his opinion was always highly valued , as it invariably proved sound . In his earlier years he was a great supporter of the old Athenreum , or Mechanics' Institute , and he was one of the members who attended the classes in connection with that institution . His remains were followed to the
grave by members of the principal lodges in the town , but chiefly by members of the United Service , Landport , and Royal Sussex Lodges . The youngest lodge in the townthe St . Clair—was also strongly represented , among the members being Bros . Capt . St . Clair , W . M . ; and Alderman Cudlipp , P . M . ; and other members represented the
Portsmouth Lodge , No . 4 S 7 . As a mark of the esteem in which he was held by his neighbours , they were represented by a body of little girls carrying baskets of flowers which they thte'N on the lid of the coffin , which was already covered with some beautiful white wreaths ; and each member of the Masonic body dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin . . — .
BRO . THOMAS M'LAREN . The funeral of Bro . Thomas M'Laren , who fr upwards of thirty years had been employed by the Cumud Steamship Company , took place at Anfield Cemetery , Liverpool , on Saturday , the 24 th inst . Bro . M'Laren was more than 25 years a member of the Antient Union Lodge , No . 203 , and afterwards of the Kirkdale Lodge , No . 1756 , and a large number of the brethren attended to show their
respect for him . Among the brethren and employes of the Cunard Company were Bros . H . Marshall , W . M . ; Jas . Grierson , P . M . ; R . J . Britten , Sec . ; foseph Molyneux , E . Johnston , P . M . ; C . Johnson , S . S . " ; J . W . Morton , J . S . ; VV . Bushell , Thomas Hay , G . Taylor , John Morton , John Shearer , and James Shearer , representing the Kirkdale Lodge ; Bros , lames Brown , CS ( S . C ) , and Tohn A .
Henry , 177 ( S . C . ) ; Messrs . James Paul , James Shearer , sen ., J . Shearer , jun ., Michael Robb , Hector Manson , A . Love , D . Boyle , A . Good , C . Hyslop , D . M'NichoI , Alex . Allen , James Jarvis , John M'Minn , James Archer , and others . The service was impressively rendered by the Rev . Thomas M'Pherson , B . A ., of Everton Valley Presbyterian Church , who afterwards delivered an address to the large assembly of mourners .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
NEW YORK . A circular , bearing date the ist September last , has been issued by the Reading Room Committee of the Grand Lodge of New York announcing that it is in contemplation to establish a Museum of Masonic Antiquities and Curiosities . It is pointed out that many objects of curiosity and rarity , such as old medals and jewels , coins , old diplomas ,
certificates , scarce books , antique lodge furniture , & c , are known to be in the possession of brethren and lodges . These are of very little utility , thus scattered , but if brought together in the form of a collection , they would be invaluable . The Masonic Hall in New York affords unusual facilities for the exhibition and safe custody of such articles
and documents , and lodges and brethren , who own this description of Masonic property , are invited to place it in charge of Grand Lodge either as a gift or loan , so that it may be placed on view for the inspection of the brethren generally in the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge . The project is one which deserves to be supported .
M . W . BRO . CHARLES A . WELCH , P . G . M . MASSACHUSETTS . The " Freemasons' Repository " for the current month gives a brief , but interesting , sketch of the Masonic services of this distinguished brother , who , it seems , was initiated in the Monitor Lodge , VValtham , Mass ,, in April , 1 S 61 . After occupying successively the two Warden ' s chairs , ho
was unanimously elected Worshipful Master in 1 S 6 S , and re-elected , 1 S 60 . In 1 S 72 , Bro . S . D . Nickerson , the then Grand Master , appointed Bro . Welch a District Deputy Grand Master . In 1875 , Grand Master Everett appointed him District Grand Master , from which office three years later he rose to be Grand Master , a post he held for three _____
years . GRAND COUNCIL , ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS , NEW YORK . The annual assembly was held in New York in the early half of September . There was a strong muster of the brethren , and Bro . Gliddon , Grand Master , having opened tho
Grand Council , delivered his annual address , in which he carefully reviewed the events of the year . In the course of the proceedings the following principal officers were elected , namely ; Bros . John W . Coburn , Grand Master ; John L . Brothers , Deputy Grand Master ; R . C . Christiance , Grand Prin . Con . of Work ; John F . Baldwin , Grand Treasurer ; and George Van Vlict , Grand Recorder .
GRAND COMMANDERV OF NEW HAMPSHIRE . The annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of New Hampshire was held at Concord , on the 2 gth September . There was a very successfnl meeting , and the following were elected Grand Officers for tho
year , .: — Sir Knt . Don Herman Woodward ... Grand C . „ Charles N . Towle ... ... Grand D . C „ J . J . Bell Grand Gen . „ E . R . Kent Grand Capt . G . ,, Rev . Dan Crane Roberts ... Grand Prelate . C . C . Danforth ... ... Grand S . W .
„ N . W . Cumner ... ... Grand J . W . „ F . A . McKean ... ... Grand Treas . „ G . P . Cleaves ... ... Grand Sec . „ H . A . March ... ... Grand Std . B . „ C . Chase Dorr Grand Swd . B . ,, T . E . Sanger ... ... Grand Warder . „ G . W . Currier Grand C . of Gd .