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New South Wales.
live , to view with satisfaction the development of the many useful Masonic measures that you have had the privilege of initiating , or encouraging , as Grand Master ; and , also , that you mayenjoy the peace and satisfaction which a mind conscious of rectitude alone can experience ; and when your sand has run , that you may be found in the Grand Lodge above—there to receive the just reward of a faithful stewardship , from the World ' s Great Architect .
We remain , Most Worshipful Sir and Brother , With Gratitude and Respect , Yours fraternally , Signed for and on behalf of the D . G . L . of N . S . W ., A . T . HOLROYD , D . G . M J . A . MATHEWS , Secretary . Sydney , 17 th October , 1870 .
To the Right Honorable Sir George Frederick Samuel Robinson , Baronet , Earl de Gray and Ripon , Viscount Goderich of Noeton , and Baron Grantham , of Grantham , —The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of English Freemasons , & c . Most Worshi pful Sir and Brother , —We , the representatives of English Freemasons in the colony of New South Wales , in District Grand Lodge assembled , avail ourselves of this early opportunity of conveying to our respectful congratulations
you upon your assumption of tbe high and dignified office of Most Worshipful Grand Master of English Freemasons , and to express our fervent hope that you may long bo spared to continue to devote your wisdom and energy in furtherance of the useful and legitimate progress of our noble institution . We feel satisfied that you will zealously emulate the bright example afforded by your immediate predecessor in office , whose
able coadjutor you were for many years ; and that the Craft has much cause to rejoice in having secured as Grand Master one who has hitherto served it with such faithfulness and independence . We trust that you will pardon our taking the liberty of assuring you of our heartfelt sympathy with yourself and the members of familin the terrible death of noble
your y your - jn ' mded young kinsman—one of the victims of the late cruel massacre in Greece—and to hope that iu this , as in all matters affecting you , whether privately or publicly , you may ever have extended to you , the consolation , guidance , ancl wisdom of the Great Architect of the universe .
With the deepest respect , We are , Most Worshipful Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , For and on behalf of the D . G . L . of N . S . W ., A . T . HOLROYD , D . G . M J . A . MATHEWS , Secretarv .
Sydney.
SYDNEY .
SAMARITAN LODGE , NO . 578 . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Friday , 9 th Nov . The Lodge was opened at 8 o ' clock , ¦ n ith a fair attendance , the D . D . G . M . aud P . M . taking the chair . "The minutes of the former monthly meeting were read and confirmed ; balloted for a joining member from the Scotch Constitution ; also for two candidates ( or initiation , who were admitted and initiated . A ballot then took place for W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . S . W . Berney was unanimously elected . Bro .
S . Chatfield was also unanimously elected Treasurer . Two circular letters from the D . G . Secretary , of date 11 th and 24 th October last , having reference to the opening of the Hall Hotel , and the time when the new regulations respecting payment of the increased duties to the D . G . Lodge should commence , were read . Bro . Berney briefly returned thanks to the brethren for the honour conferred on him , considering that he was at some disadvantage in having been preceded by several Masters
distinguished for ability and stmding in the Craft , but he trusted to the support of the D . D . G . M . and brethren fco enable him to carry through his duties satisfactorily . The Lodge closed afc 10 and the brethren then spent half-an-hour iu refreshment . THE AUSTRALIAN LODGE OE HARMONY ( No . 556 ) . —There was a large amount of business on for their last regular night , and that night was the 9 th November , the Prince of Wales ' birthday—a public holiday . Many and worthy brethren suggested a postponement , but , instead , the W . M . ( Bro . George H . Smith ) summoned the meeting one hour earlier , viz ., at six o ' clock ; and strange to say the brethren obey ed and mustered well .
Sydney.
The minutes were read and confirmed ; Grand Lodge certificates distributed , correspondence read , £ 5 additional voted to be sent to England for more books ; five gentlemen , previously proposed were ballotted for as candidates for initiation and subscribing members of the Lodgo , and one other was proposed for next night . One brother was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Two brethren were passed to that of Fellow-Craft . Three gentlemen wero initiated . The Worshipful
Master ( elect ) and Treasurer for ensuing year were severally ballotted for . The Tyler was elected ; aud all the work dono by 10 o'clock . Some of the brethren then retired , aud tlio remainder , amounting to forty-five , accepted the invitation of the Worshipful Mssfcer , and . adjourned for three-quarters of an hour fco the refreshment room , where a slight refection had been hastily prepared for them . ZETLAND LODGE OI * A USTRALIA , ( NO . 655 ) E . C . — The 2 nd
Tuesday of tlie month ( November Sth ) being fche regular monthly night , the officers and members of this Lodge assembled in obedience to summons ; also a number of visiting brethren , among whom was noticed W . Bro . W . Vial , P . M ., S . C . The Lodge was duly opened in the 1 st degree by the W . M . Bro . Nicholas Hopson , at eight o ' clock . The minutes of the previous monthly meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a candidate who had been formally proposed at the last meeting , the result of which proving favourable ( and he being in attendance ) he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , according fco ancient custom . The Lodge was then opened
in the second degree , for the purpose of passing an E . A . to the degree of F . C . After this solemn rite was performed and the degree conferred , the Lodge closed and resumed in the first . The important business of the evening , viz ., the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and O . G . for the ensuing year then took place , with the following result : —Bro . C . Harper , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Bro . F . A . Bliss , P . S . W ., Treasurer , re-elected to that office ; also W . Bro . P . M . Delissa , to that of Tyler . The Treasurer
submitted his financial statement up to the third quarter of the year , whieh proved highly satisfactory , shewing the Lodge to be in a very flourishing condition , having a good cash balance in hand , and a very creditable sum in the savings bank at interest . Some ordinary business having been disposed of , the Lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony , at 10 o ' cloek , when the brethren and visitors withdrew to the refreshment room , where a sumptuous and elegant repast ( embracing every delicacy of the
season ) was provided by the worthy host , Bro . Bradford . In the course of the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , interspersed with some choice selections of vocal music by the brethren , who finally dispersed at 11 . 30 p . m . until " our next meeting , " which will be the installation of the W . M . elect by the outgoing W . Master , Bro . Nicholas Hopson . CA -JIBRIAN LODGE OP AUSTRALIA ( NO . 656 ) E . C—The regular monthly meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 14 th Oct . A gentleman was initiated , and a Bro . raised to the third degree . After the usual business the Lodge was closed in solemn form at
9 . 40 . GOULBURN LODGE OF AUSTRALIA ( NO . 57 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held Nov . Sth , the W . M . Bro . W . H . Maybury hi tho chair—a large number of brethren in attendance . Minutes and correspondence read ; the brethren formed a procession and proceeded to lay the foundation stone of the Ross Monument . They returned to Lodge room , aud a ballot was taken for two joining members . Lodge was opened in the second
and subsequently in the third degree , aud a candidate raised . The names of brethren eligible for chair were read by the Secretary . The W . M . Maybury , P . M . Clarke , and P . M . Read having declined to stand , a ballot was taken , and F . S . Cohen , S . W ., unanimously elected . Bro . Joseph Collins was unanimously elected Treasurer , and the Tyler re-appointed . Two brethren were then proposed as joining members . A vote of thanks was warmly accorded to the W . M ., P . M . Clarke , and Rev . Bro . R .
Leigh , for the energetic part they had severally taken in the laying the stone . A committee was appointed to make and carry out arrangemenss for unveiling the monument . Lodge closed in love , peace , and harmony . A slight refreshment afterwards closed the best meeting held for many years . The new Lodge room is found to be very convenient . The following particulars in reference to laying the foundation stone of the monument are taken from a local paper : —The Rev . W . Ross , for many years Presbyterian Minister , of Goulburn , was an old and ener-
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New South Wales.
live , to view with satisfaction the development of the many useful Masonic measures that you have had the privilege of initiating , or encouraging , as Grand Master ; and , also , that you mayenjoy the peace and satisfaction which a mind conscious of rectitude alone can experience ; and when your sand has run , that you may be found in the Grand Lodge above—there to receive the just reward of a faithful stewardship , from the World ' s Great Architect .
We remain , Most Worshipful Sir and Brother , With Gratitude and Respect , Yours fraternally , Signed for and on behalf of the D . G . L . of N . S . W ., A . T . HOLROYD , D . G . M J . A . MATHEWS , Secretary . Sydney , 17 th October , 1870 .
To the Right Honorable Sir George Frederick Samuel Robinson , Baronet , Earl de Gray and Ripon , Viscount Goderich of Noeton , and Baron Grantham , of Grantham , —The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of English Freemasons , & c . Most Worshi pful Sir and Brother , —We , the representatives of English Freemasons in the colony of New South Wales , in District Grand Lodge assembled , avail ourselves of this early opportunity of conveying to our respectful congratulations
you upon your assumption of tbe high and dignified office of Most Worshipful Grand Master of English Freemasons , and to express our fervent hope that you may long bo spared to continue to devote your wisdom and energy in furtherance of the useful and legitimate progress of our noble institution . We feel satisfied that you will zealously emulate the bright example afforded by your immediate predecessor in office , whose
able coadjutor you were for many years ; and that the Craft has much cause to rejoice in having secured as Grand Master one who has hitherto served it with such faithfulness and independence . We trust that you will pardon our taking the liberty of assuring you of our heartfelt sympathy with yourself and the members of familin the terrible death of noble
your y your - jn ' mded young kinsman—one of the victims of the late cruel massacre in Greece—and to hope that iu this , as in all matters affecting you , whether privately or publicly , you may ever have extended to you , the consolation , guidance , ancl wisdom of the Great Architect of the universe .
With the deepest respect , We are , Most Worshipful Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , For and on behalf of the D . G . L . of N . S . W ., A . T . HOLROYD , D . G . M J . A . MATHEWS , Secretarv .
Sydney.
SYDNEY .
SAMARITAN LODGE , NO . 578 . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Friday , 9 th Nov . The Lodge was opened at 8 o ' clock , ¦ n ith a fair attendance , the D . D . G . M . aud P . M . taking the chair . "The minutes of the former monthly meeting were read and confirmed ; balloted for a joining member from the Scotch Constitution ; also for two candidates ( or initiation , who were admitted and initiated . A ballot then took place for W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . S . W . Berney was unanimously elected . Bro .
S . Chatfield was also unanimously elected Treasurer . Two circular letters from the D . G . Secretary , of date 11 th and 24 th October last , having reference to the opening of the Hall Hotel , and the time when the new regulations respecting payment of the increased duties to the D . G . Lodge should commence , were read . Bro . Berney briefly returned thanks to the brethren for the honour conferred on him , considering that he was at some disadvantage in having been preceded by several Masters
distinguished for ability and stmding in the Craft , but he trusted to the support of the D . D . G . M . and brethren fco enable him to carry through his duties satisfactorily . The Lodge closed afc 10 and the brethren then spent half-an-hour iu refreshment . THE AUSTRALIAN LODGE OE HARMONY ( No . 556 ) . —There was a large amount of business on for their last regular night , and that night was the 9 th November , the Prince of Wales ' birthday—a public holiday . Many and worthy brethren suggested a postponement , but , instead , the W . M . ( Bro . George H . Smith ) summoned the meeting one hour earlier , viz ., at six o ' clock ; and strange to say the brethren obey ed and mustered well .
Sydney.
The minutes were read and confirmed ; Grand Lodge certificates distributed , correspondence read , £ 5 additional voted to be sent to England for more books ; five gentlemen , previously proposed were ballotted for as candidates for initiation and subscribing members of the Lodgo , and one other was proposed for next night . One brother was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . Two brethren were passed to that of Fellow-Craft . Three gentlemen wero initiated . The Worshipful
Master ( elect ) and Treasurer for ensuing year were severally ballotted for . The Tyler was elected ; aud all the work dono by 10 o'clock . Some of the brethren then retired , aud tlio remainder , amounting to forty-five , accepted the invitation of the Worshipful Mssfcer , and . adjourned for three-quarters of an hour fco the refreshment room , where a slight refection had been hastily prepared for them . ZETLAND LODGE OI * A USTRALIA , ( NO . 655 ) E . C . — The 2 nd
Tuesday of tlie month ( November Sth ) being fche regular monthly night , the officers and members of this Lodge assembled in obedience to summons ; also a number of visiting brethren , among whom was noticed W . Bro . W . Vial , P . M ., S . C . The Lodge was duly opened in the 1 st degree by the W . M . Bro . Nicholas Hopson , at eight o ' clock . The minutes of the previous monthly meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for a candidate who had been formally proposed at the last meeting , the result of which proving favourable ( and he being in attendance ) he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , according fco ancient custom . The Lodge was then opened
in the second degree , for the purpose of passing an E . A . to the degree of F . C . After this solemn rite was performed and the degree conferred , the Lodge closed and resumed in the first . The important business of the evening , viz ., the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and O . G . for the ensuing year then took place , with the following result : —Bro . C . Harper , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Bro . F . A . Bliss , P . S . W ., Treasurer , re-elected to that office ; also W . Bro . P . M . Delissa , to that of Tyler . The Treasurer
submitted his financial statement up to the third quarter of the year , whieh proved highly satisfactory , shewing the Lodge to be in a very flourishing condition , having a good cash balance in hand , and a very creditable sum in the savings bank at interest . Some ordinary business having been disposed of , the Lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony , at 10 o ' cloek , when the brethren and visitors withdrew to the refreshment room , where a sumptuous and elegant repast ( embracing every delicacy of the
season ) was provided by the worthy host , Bro . Bradford . In the course of the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , interspersed with some choice selections of vocal music by the brethren , who finally dispersed at 11 . 30 p . m . until " our next meeting , " which will be the installation of the W . M . elect by the outgoing W . Master , Bro . Nicholas Hopson . CA -JIBRIAN LODGE OP AUSTRALIA ( NO . 656 ) E . C—The regular monthly meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 14 th Oct . A gentleman was initiated , and a Bro . raised to the third degree . After the usual business the Lodge was closed in solemn form at
9 . 40 . GOULBURN LODGE OF AUSTRALIA ( NO . 57 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held Nov . Sth , the W . M . Bro . W . H . Maybury hi tho chair—a large number of brethren in attendance . Minutes and correspondence read ; the brethren formed a procession and proceeded to lay the foundation stone of the Ross Monument . They returned to Lodge room , aud a ballot was taken for two joining members . Lodge was opened in the second
and subsequently in the third degree , aud a candidate raised . The names of brethren eligible for chair were read by the Secretary . The W . M . Maybury , P . M . Clarke , and P . M . Read having declined to stand , a ballot was taken , and F . S . Cohen , S . W ., unanimously elected . Bro . Joseph Collins was unanimously elected Treasurer , and the Tyler re-appointed . Two brethren were then proposed as joining members . A vote of thanks was warmly accorded to the W . M ., P . M . Clarke , and Rev . Bro . R .
Leigh , for the energetic part they had severally taken in the laying the stone . A committee was appointed to make and carry out arrangemenss for unveiling the monument . Lodge closed in love , peace , and harmony . A slight refreshment afterwards closed the best meeting held for many years . The new Lodge room is found to be very convenient . The following particulars in reference to laying the foundation stone of the monument are taken from a local paper : —The Rev . W . Ross , for many years Presbyterian Minister , of Goulburn , was an old and ener-