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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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MOTHER KILWINNING. Article 1
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 4
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 6
VANDYCK IN ENGLAND. Article 8
MASONIC ECLECTICISM. Article 9
GOETHE AS A FREEMASON. Article 10
MASONIC INCIDENTS. Article 11
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 14
METROPOLITAN. Article 14
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 16
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 17
IRELAND. Article 18
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 18
Untitled Article 19
Obituary. Article 20
FINE ARTS. Article 20
Untitled Article 20
Obituary. Article 20
THE PARTING. Article 20
TO SHAKESPEARE. Article 21
THE WEEK. Article 21
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 22
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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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