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Ireland.
IRELAND .
PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS . On Saturday , the 19 th March , the members of Lodge 184 assembled iu their lodge room at Drum , Monaghan , for tbe purpose of presenting an address and Past Master ' s Jewel to Bro . Joseph Petty , as a mark of their esteem , prior to his departure for Queensland , The chair being taken by Bro . Alexander Dudgeon , Sovereign
Prince of the Rose Croix , and member of the Supreme Grand Council of the 31 st Degree , and the vice-chair by Bro . John Taylor , M . D ., and Past Master of the lodge , the following address was read by Bro . John Patterson : — DEAB SIE AND BROTHER , —We , the members of Lodge 184 , understanding with deep regret that you intend removing to a
distant country , cannot allow the tie which has bound you in fraternal intercourse with the brethren of our venerable lodge to be severed , nor your departure to take place , without giving expression to the high esteem and respect in which you are regarded by all of us . As a brother of our ancient Order you have always maintained its principles with unswerving fidelity , and by your valuable co-operation in carrying out its object and
design , you have endeared yourself to all the brethren . As a member of society we feel assured that the estimable qualities which you have displayed in your intercourse with the people of the locality where you reside , as well as your strong
attachment to the Masonic Order , cannot fail to command the admiration and gain the goodwill of all with whom you may hold intercourse in the country which you are about to adopt . AA e cannot permit this opportunity to pass without referring to the high estimation iu which your amiable wife and interesting children are held by us , and , in common with a large circle of acquaintances , we feel that the poor of the country are losing kind benefactors , and the neighbourhood warm and generous
friends by your removal from amongst us . Before separating we have great pleasure in tendering for your acceptance the accompanying jewel as a slight token of our sentiments , and as a gift of reir . emberance which will bring to your recollection former days and old associations . Now , in bidding you an affectionate farewell , we commit you and family to the guidance and protection of the Omnipresent and Omnicient Jehovah , praying that he may bless and prosper you temporally and
spiritually , and that , if not permitted to see each other again on this side of eternity , we may all meet in one united brotherhood in " that building of God , an house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . " JAMES DUNN , AV . M . JAMES STEIN , S . AV . JAMES VANCE , J . AV . THOMAS COURTNEY , Sec .
REPLY . WORSHIPPUE SIE AND BRETHREN , —I accept with sincere pleasure and gratitude the handsome testimonial which you have presented to me on the occasion of my departure from this country . I shall ever prize it as a token of esteem , which will bring to my remembrance , in a distant land , the many happy hours passed in fraternal intercourse with you in our venerable lodge . Much , however , as I prize your valuable gift , I must
say that the flattering address with which it is accompanied , expressing as it does your regard and esteem for me as a brother , friend , and member of society , is still more highly appreciated by me than the jewel itself . I shall ever feel it my duty to support and encourage , wherever I go , the principles and practice of our Masonic Order , because it is so well calculated to develop all social and benevolent affections , and affords tho only neutral jilatform on whicli all ranks and classes can meet
on perfect equality , and associate as brethren without having their minds distracted by religious or political discussions . Thanking you for the warm expressions of regard for my wife and children , and your desires for our prosperity , I cordially join with you in the prayer that we may all meet in one united brotherhood in the Grand Lodge _ > bove , where the Great Architect of the Universe presides , and which is built on a sure foundation , Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone . JOSEPH PETTV .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . CONSECRATION OP THE PRINCE OP WADES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 003 ) Thursday , March 24 th , having been appointed for the ceremony of opening this new branch of the Masonic Institution in Jersey , upwards of sixty brethren assembled for the purpose at the rooms of the Royal Alfred Lodge , the use of which has been kindly lent until the completion of the new temple now in
progress . Towards noon a procession was formed iu another room , consisting of the R . AV . Bros . J . J . Hammond , Prov . G . M . ; Cross , D . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . G . Officers ; Lyon , P . Prov . S . G . AV . for Surrey ; Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . S . G . W . for _ Warwickshire , and AV . M . of St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 958 ) , acting as Chaplain and bearing the Bible , and the brethren named in the warrant of the new lodge . This procession having entered and walked round the lodge room , the Prov . G . M . took his seat
on the throne , and the other officers their respective chairs . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bro . Dr . Hopkins offered up the following prayer : — Almighty and Omnipotent Father , we humbly implore Thee to accept the sincere prayers and offerings of Thy servants here assembled . Grant us strength in this our undertaking , and may the edifice about to be erected this day to the honour and lory of Thholy nameinspire us with the light of truth and
g y , wisdom , to beautify our lives and actions by a readiness to serve Thee with fervency and zeal . " So mote it be" ( by the choir ) . An ode was then sung , accompanied on the organ by Bro . C . Johnson , Prov . S . G . AV . The D . Prov . G . M . presented to the Prov . G . M . Bros . Benham , Bellingham , Rogers , and the other brethren named in the warrant , with a request that he would consecrate and constitute the new lodgeto which he gave his
, assent . These brethren , with the Prov . G . Officers , then formed round the veiled lodge in the centre of the room , while Bro . Adams read the petition to the Grand Master of England and the warrant . The brethren having resumed their seats , Bro Dr . Hopkins was called upon to deliver the oration which he had prepared and previously given at the opening of St . Aubin ' s Lodge , prefacing it with the following words : — " Brethren , as the proceedings of this day were not anticipated
a week or two ago , I presume that no arrangement had been made for a special address on the present occasion , for only very recently I was requested to repeat the consecration oration which I delivered at the opening of St . Aubin's Lodge , over which I have the honour to preside . My engagements would not allow me to prepare another at so short a notice , and though unwilling to appear a second time with the same remarks , it was represented to me that the audience would in a great
measure be different . This must be my apology for repeating what has already been heard by some of yon , nor would I have consented but at the request of the highest Masonic authority in the island , and bv permission of the W . M . elect of the Prince of the Wales Lodge . " Then followed the oration already published in the columns of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , at page 404 , on May 23 rd , 1863 , which was concluded in the following terms , suitable to
this special occasion : — "A few more words before I sit down . Brethren , we are assisting in the formation of a new lodge in a district where the present number of lodges far exceeds the average in England . I cannot doubt that the desirability of such a step has been well weighed by its promoters , nor can I imagine that they have been prompted by motives of a selfish character , or a spirit of hostility to others , but that they are convinced that the
course they have pursued will be of general advantage to the Craft . Indeed , the character , Masonic standing , and experience of those who have taken the lead in it , forbid us to think otherwise . I trust , therefore , brethren of the Prince of AVales ' Lodge that , in the words of a portion of our ritual , ' you will have but one aim in view , that of being happy yourselves , and of communicating happiness ; ' of remembering the interests of the other lodges of this provincewhile seeking especiallthe
, y advancement of your own ; of promoting harmony and kindly feeling among all members of the Order ; of receiving among you as candidates for initiation only those whose character for truth , honour , and morality will bear the test of strict inquiry ; of entering into au honourable rivalry with the other lodges by good work and charitable acts , and of doing all to the glory of God , and for the welfare of your fellow-creatures . You have adopted as your distinguishing characteristic a name of high
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Ireland.
IRELAND .
PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS . On Saturday , the 19 th March , the members of Lodge 184 assembled iu their lodge room at Drum , Monaghan , for tbe purpose of presenting an address and Past Master ' s Jewel to Bro . Joseph Petty , as a mark of their esteem , prior to his departure for Queensland , The chair being taken by Bro . Alexander Dudgeon , Sovereign
Prince of the Rose Croix , and member of the Supreme Grand Council of the 31 st Degree , and the vice-chair by Bro . John Taylor , M . D ., and Past Master of the lodge , the following address was read by Bro . John Patterson : — DEAB SIE AND BROTHER , —We , the members of Lodge 184 , understanding with deep regret that you intend removing to a
distant country , cannot allow the tie which has bound you in fraternal intercourse with the brethren of our venerable lodge to be severed , nor your departure to take place , without giving expression to the high esteem and respect in which you are regarded by all of us . As a brother of our ancient Order you have always maintained its principles with unswerving fidelity , and by your valuable co-operation in carrying out its object and
design , you have endeared yourself to all the brethren . As a member of society we feel assured that the estimable qualities which you have displayed in your intercourse with the people of the locality where you reside , as well as your strong
attachment to the Masonic Order , cannot fail to command the admiration and gain the goodwill of all with whom you may hold intercourse in the country which you are about to adopt . AA e cannot permit this opportunity to pass without referring to the high estimation iu which your amiable wife and interesting children are held by us , and , in common with a large circle of acquaintances , we feel that the poor of the country are losing kind benefactors , and the neighbourhood warm and generous
friends by your removal from amongst us . Before separating we have great pleasure in tendering for your acceptance the accompanying jewel as a slight token of our sentiments , and as a gift of reir . emberance which will bring to your recollection former days and old associations . Now , in bidding you an affectionate farewell , we commit you and family to the guidance and protection of the Omnipresent and Omnicient Jehovah , praying that he may bless and prosper you temporally and
spiritually , and that , if not permitted to see each other again on this side of eternity , we may all meet in one united brotherhood in " that building of God , an house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . " JAMES DUNN , AV . M . JAMES STEIN , S . AV . JAMES VANCE , J . AV . THOMAS COURTNEY , Sec .
REPLY . WORSHIPPUE SIE AND BRETHREN , —I accept with sincere pleasure and gratitude the handsome testimonial which you have presented to me on the occasion of my departure from this country . I shall ever prize it as a token of esteem , which will bring to my remembrance , in a distant land , the many happy hours passed in fraternal intercourse with you in our venerable lodge . Much , however , as I prize your valuable gift , I must
say that the flattering address with which it is accompanied , expressing as it does your regard and esteem for me as a brother , friend , and member of society , is still more highly appreciated by me than the jewel itself . I shall ever feel it my duty to support and encourage , wherever I go , the principles and practice of our Masonic Order , because it is so well calculated to develop all social and benevolent affections , and affords tho only neutral jilatform on whicli all ranks and classes can meet
on perfect equality , and associate as brethren without having their minds distracted by religious or political discussions . Thanking you for the warm expressions of regard for my wife and children , and your desires for our prosperity , I cordially join with you in the prayer that we may all meet in one united brotherhood in the Grand Lodge _ > bove , where the Great Architect of the Universe presides , and which is built on a sure foundation , Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone . JOSEPH PETTV .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . CONSECRATION OP THE PRINCE OP WADES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 003 ) Thursday , March 24 th , having been appointed for the ceremony of opening this new branch of the Masonic Institution in Jersey , upwards of sixty brethren assembled for the purpose at the rooms of the Royal Alfred Lodge , the use of which has been kindly lent until the completion of the new temple now in
progress . Towards noon a procession was formed iu another room , consisting of the R . AV . Bros . J . J . Hammond , Prov . G . M . ; Cross , D . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . G . Officers ; Lyon , P . Prov . S . G . AV . for Surrey ; Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . S . G . W . for _ Warwickshire , and AV . M . of St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 958 ) , acting as Chaplain and bearing the Bible , and the brethren named in the warrant of the new lodge . This procession having entered and walked round the lodge room , the Prov . G . M . took his seat
on the throne , and the other officers their respective chairs . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bro . Dr . Hopkins offered up the following prayer : — Almighty and Omnipotent Father , we humbly implore Thee to accept the sincere prayers and offerings of Thy servants here assembled . Grant us strength in this our undertaking , and may the edifice about to be erected this day to the honour and lory of Thholy nameinspire us with the light of truth and
g y , wisdom , to beautify our lives and actions by a readiness to serve Thee with fervency and zeal . " So mote it be" ( by the choir ) . An ode was then sung , accompanied on the organ by Bro . C . Johnson , Prov . S . G . AV . The D . Prov . G . M . presented to the Prov . G . M . Bros . Benham , Bellingham , Rogers , and the other brethren named in the warrant , with a request that he would consecrate and constitute the new lodgeto which he gave his
, assent . These brethren , with the Prov . G . Officers , then formed round the veiled lodge in the centre of the room , while Bro . Adams read the petition to the Grand Master of England and the warrant . The brethren having resumed their seats , Bro Dr . Hopkins was called upon to deliver the oration which he had prepared and previously given at the opening of St . Aubin ' s Lodge , prefacing it with the following words : — " Brethren , as the proceedings of this day were not anticipated
a week or two ago , I presume that no arrangement had been made for a special address on the present occasion , for only very recently I was requested to repeat the consecration oration which I delivered at the opening of St . Aubin's Lodge , over which I have the honour to preside . My engagements would not allow me to prepare another at so short a notice , and though unwilling to appear a second time with the same remarks , it was represented to me that the audience would in a great
measure be different . This must be my apology for repeating what has already been heard by some of yon , nor would I have consented but at the request of the highest Masonic authority in the island , and bv permission of the W . M . elect of the Prince of the Wales Lodge . " Then followed the oration already published in the columns of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , at page 404 , on May 23 rd , 1863 , which was concluded in the following terms , suitable to
this special occasion : — "A few more words before I sit down . Brethren , we are assisting in the formation of a new lodge in a district where the present number of lodges far exceeds the average in England . I cannot doubt that the desirability of such a step has been well weighed by its promoters , nor can I imagine that they have been prompted by motives of a selfish character , or a spirit of hostility to others , but that they are convinced that the
course they have pursued will be of general advantage to the Craft . Indeed , the character , Masonic standing , and experience of those who have taken the lead in it , forbid us to think otherwise . I trust , therefore , brethren of the Prince of AVales ' Lodge that , in the words of a portion of our ritual , ' you will have but one aim in view , that of being happy yourselves , and of communicating happiness ; ' of remembering the interests of the other lodges of this provincewhile seeking especiallthe
, y advancement of your own ; of promoting harmony and kindly feeling among all members of the Order ; of receiving among you as candidates for initiation only those whose character for truth , honour , and morality will bear the test of strict inquiry ; of entering into au honourable rivalry with the other lodges by good work and charitable acts , and of doing all to the glory of God , and for the welfare of your fellow-creatures . You have adopted as your distinguishing characteristic a name of high