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render himself liable to censure from the Grand Lodge of England for joining in an infringement on its authority and rights , thereby violating a portion of the obligation on his installation , aud that consequently it would be unwise to accept such invitation , or to recognize the new lodge in any way , until a decision on the point had been given from head quarters in London , which might very soon be expected . Some discussion thereupon took place , iu which Bros . Grimmond , Capt .
Lamb , Schmitt , Mannan , John Durell , C . Le Sueur and others took part , and as they concurred in the views of the W . M ., lie subsequently read a letter lie proposed to send as a reply to Bro . Baudain ' s , which was approved by the bretliren . Bro . Holt was properly prepared , ancl raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., who also gave him the traditional history , and the explanation of the third tracing board . Bros . Jos . Stevens , Surgny , and Holt were placed before the pedestal , and receiveci from the W . M . the lecture on the second tracvn < i board . The W . M . laid before the members
the circular announcing the next quarterly communication of Grand Lodge , on Sept . 2 nd , with the business to be transacted . Inquiry having been made three several times , and nothing more being brought forward , the lodge was closed at a quarter to nine in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer . The members of the lodge and many visitors retired to the refreshment room , where a light repast had been provided . After an hour spent in social intercourseand in paying the usual compliments to
, the various authorities , which elicited several short but pithy addresses , the brethren separated at a quarter to ten . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( No . 590 , late No . SCO ) . —The brethren assembled at six p . m . on Thursday , August 2 Sth , under the presidency of Bro . Durell , W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , Bros . Clement anel Philip E . Le Sueur . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes were read and confirmed .
Bro . Heymann was examined on his proficiency , the Rev . Bro . Hanan acting as interpreter , the candidate understanding German , his native language , and not English or French . His proofs having been deemed satisfactory , the chair was assumed by Bro . Schmitt , who opened the lodge in the second degree , and passed Bro . Heymann , as a F . C . The W . M . explained the reason that a portion of the furniture in use belonged to another lodge ,
namely , that in the prospect of the opening of the temple , the chairs and pedestals had been lent to the St . Aubin ' s Lodge , with a view to the purchase of them . Bro . Binet , P . M ., gave notice of a proposition , seconded by Bro . Philip Le Sueur , that these articles of furniture should be offered to the St . Aubin's Lodge for the sum of six guineas . It having been by some thought desirable to remove the lodge at once to another locality , as a temporary arrangement till the completion of the temple , in consequence of the occupation of the
rooms during a portion of each day by the Royal Court , Bro . Desnioulins gave notice of motion , seconded by Bro . Binefc , to the eil ' eet that it is not desirable to make any change at present in the place of meeting . Bro . Nicolle was then brought up as a candidate for the degree of Fellow Craft , and having given evidence of his proficiency in the former , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again opened in the second degree ; the candidate was re-introducedproperl
, y prepared , and received the benefit of the ceremony at the hands of the W . M ., the explanation of the working tools and the charge being delivered by the S . W . in such a manner as to elicit the applause of the bretliren . The lodge was again resumed in the first degree . The W . M . presented to the loelge a copy of The History and Articles of Masonry , by Bro . Cooke ; one of the Masonic Minstrel ; a . chart entitled Code Maeonni
que , and other works . The latter was read by the Secretary . On the proposition of Bro . Binet , a resolution was passed , declaring the acceptance of these presents by the lodge , with a vote of thanks to the W . M ., and an order for the chart to be framed , as containing a series of Masonic precepts well worthy the study of the brethren . Bro . Dr . Hopkins brought forward the motion of which he had given notice , to
the effect that the lodge take live shares in " THE FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE COAIPANY IDIIIED ; " it was seconded by the S . W ., and after a few inquiries by several members , and explanations by the mover , it was passed unanimously . Mr . Theodore Jones was introduced and initiated as an Entered A pprentice Freemason by the W . M . As in the former case , the charge was delivered by the S . W ., as well as tlie explanation of the work-in " tools . The W . M . communicated to the brethren a letter announcing the formation cf a new loelge in Jersey under French warrant , with an invitation to assist at the consecration , instal-
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lation , and banquet . The name of the proposed lodge is " Les Amis de I'Avenir , " ancl the authority is derived from the "Grand Orient du Rite Ecossais . " On the proposition of the S . W ., seconded by Bro . Benest , at the next meeting of the lodge , the propriety of taking twelve more shares in the Masonic Temple , in addition to the twenty-two already paid for , anel one presented by Bro . A . Hopkins , will be considered , making a total of 35 shares . Bro . John LeGeytan old Mason
, of more than fifty years' standing , was proposed as a joining member of the lodge , by Bro . John Le Sueur and the S . W . All business having been concluded , the duties were brought to a close at half past nine , and the bretliren adjourned to partake of the usual refreshment .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
JAMAICA .
( From ihe Morning Journal . ) PORT ROYAL . —CONSECRATION OP THE PHCENIX LODGE . Tuesday , the 30 th June , being the day appointed for the consecration of the Phoenix Lodge , in Port Royal , Kingston , at an early hour in the morning the members of the Masonic fraternity , then in that ancient town , were actively engaged comleting the preliminary arrangements for the ceremonyancl from
p , about seven o'clock , until near nine , boats were continually arriving from Kingston with brethren , resident in that city , and elsewhere within the Masonic Province of East Jamaica , until at nine o ' clock , the hour appointed for the commencement of the day ' s proceedings ; there was a goodly assemblage ofthe brethren of the Craft , of all degrees , congregated at the lodge , whieh is a small but neat and convenient buildingappropriately
, and tastefully fitted up for the purpose to which it has been solemnly dedicated—and is situated at the northern extremity of the town . Shortly after nine o ' clock the several lodges in the province , represented by their respective Masters , Wardens , Officers , and such of their members as were iu attendance , assembled in the new logo , clothed in full Masonic costume , while the Grand Lodge met in an adjoining house , the upper part of
which was extemporised for the occasion as a Grand Lodge room . Arrangements having been duly made , and all things ready for the clay ' s proceedings , tho Grand Lodge marched in procession , from their temporary lodge-room to the Phoenix Lodge , where they were duly received by the assembled lodges , with that honour and respect due from subordinates to their superiors , which Masonry strictly and impressively inculcates . The members of the Grand Lodgehaving assumed their
, respective appropriate places , the lodge was opened by the Prov . G . M . successively in the three primary degrees in Masonry . Prayer to the Most High ancl Merciful God for his blessing , which is an essential' at the commencement and close of all Masonic proceedings , having been duly offered up in a pious strain anel heart touching language by the Rev . Bro . Thomas Robinson . Tho Prov . G . M . then stated the object of the
meeting , and the customary Masonic ceremonies having been duly and impressively gone through , the brethren formed a grand procession in Masonic Order , the junior lodge proceeding , and followed by the other lodges according to their Masonic standing , juniors always first . The emblems of consecration being borne by Past Masters , principally ofthe Army anel Navj '; but , as we took no notes , we regret we are unable to give the names of the bearers of the several emblems .
Each lodge was accompanied by its respective officers , and the whole body was preceded by Bro . G . Avnaboldi , who acted as Marshal on this occasion . He was mounted on a white charger , richly caparisoned , and ably discharged his duty , by keeping the road clear for tho procession to march along . In this order the whole body marched through the principal streets nearly round the town , until they arrived at the north door of the church , when those in front halted , and formed open column
of double file , at about twelve feet apart . Each file , as it came up to the spot where its predecessor had stopped , halted , until the Grand Master , who was the last in the procession , passed up the avenue of Masons which had thus been formed , followed by the officer next in rank , and so on , until the whole body entered the church , in exactly the reverse of tbe order in which they had marched from the lodge—that is , the superior officers and senior lodges first . The cliurcli itself was most tastefully and profusely decorated
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render himself liable to censure from the Grand Lodge of England for joining in an infringement on its authority and rights , thereby violating a portion of the obligation on his installation , aud that consequently it would be unwise to accept such invitation , or to recognize the new lodge in any way , until a decision on the point had been given from head quarters in London , which might very soon be expected . Some discussion thereupon took place , iu which Bros . Grimmond , Capt .
Lamb , Schmitt , Mannan , John Durell , C . Le Sueur and others took part , and as they concurred in the views of the W . M ., lie subsequently read a letter lie proposed to send as a reply to Bro . Baudain ' s , which was approved by the bretliren . Bro . Holt was properly prepared , ancl raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by the W . M ., who also gave him the traditional history , and the explanation of the third tracing board . Bros . Jos . Stevens , Surgny , and Holt were placed before the pedestal , and receiveci from the W . M . the lecture on the second tracvn < i board . The W . M . laid before the members
the circular announcing the next quarterly communication of Grand Lodge , on Sept . 2 nd , with the business to be transacted . Inquiry having been made three several times , and nothing more being brought forward , the lodge was closed at a quarter to nine in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer . The members of the lodge and many visitors retired to the refreshment room , where a light repast had been provided . After an hour spent in social intercourseand in paying the usual compliments to
, the various authorities , which elicited several short but pithy addresses , the brethren separated at a quarter to ten . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( No . 590 , late No . SCO ) . —The brethren assembled at six p . m . on Thursday , August 2 Sth , under the presidency of Bro . Durell , W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , Bros . Clement anel Philip E . Le Sueur . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes were read and confirmed .
Bro . Heymann was examined on his proficiency , the Rev . Bro . Hanan acting as interpreter , the candidate understanding German , his native language , and not English or French . His proofs having been deemed satisfactory , the chair was assumed by Bro . Schmitt , who opened the lodge in the second degree , and passed Bro . Heymann , as a F . C . The W . M . explained the reason that a portion of the furniture in use belonged to another lodge ,
namely , that in the prospect of the opening of the temple , the chairs and pedestals had been lent to the St . Aubin ' s Lodge , with a view to the purchase of them . Bro . Binet , P . M ., gave notice of a proposition , seconded by Bro . Philip Le Sueur , that these articles of furniture should be offered to the St . Aubin's Lodge for the sum of six guineas . It having been by some thought desirable to remove the lodge at once to another locality , as a temporary arrangement till the completion of the temple , in consequence of the occupation of the
rooms during a portion of each day by the Royal Court , Bro . Desnioulins gave notice of motion , seconded by Bro . Binefc , to the eil ' eet that it is not desirable to make any change at present in the place of meeting . Bro . Nicolle was then brought up as a candidate for the degree of Fellow Craft , and having given evidence of his proficiency in the former , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again opened in the second degree ; the candidate was re-introducedproperl
, y prepared , and received the benefit of the ceremony at the hands of the W . M ., the explanation of the working tools and the charge being delivered by the S . W . in such a manner as to elicit the applause of the bretliren . The lodge was again resumed in the first degree . The W . M . presented to the loelge a copy of The History and Articles of Masonry , by Bro . Cooke ; one of the Masonic Minstrel ; a . chart entitled Code Maeonni
que , and other works . The latter was read by the Secretary . On the proposition of Bro . Binet , a resolution was passed , declaring the acceptance of these presents by the lodge , with a vote of thanks to the W . M ., and an order for the chart to be framed , as containing a series of Masonic precepts well worthy the study of the brethren . Bro . Dr . Hopkins brought forward the motion of which he had given notice , to
the effect that the lodge take live shares in " THE FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE COAIPANY IDIIIED ; " it was seconded by the S . W ., and after a few inquiries by several members , and explanations by the mover , it was passed unanimously . Mr . Theodore Jones was introduced and initiated as an Entered A pprentice Freemason by the W . M . As in the former case , the charge was delivered by the S . W ., as well as tlie explanation of the work-in " tools . The W . M . communicated to the brethren a letter announcing the formation cf a new loelge in Jersey under French warrant , with an invitation to assist at the consecration , instal-
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lation , and banquet . The name of the proposed lodge is " Les Amis de I'Avenir , " ancl the authority is derived from the "Grand Orient du Rite Ecossais . " On the proposition of the S . W ., seconded by Bro . Benest , at the next meeting of the lodge , the propriety of taking twelve more shares in the Masonic Temple , in addition to the twenty-two already paid for , anel one presented by Bro . A . Hopkins , will be considered , making a total of 35 shares . Bro . John LeGeytan old Mason
, of more than fifty years' standing , was proposed as a joining member of the lodge , by Bro . John Le Sueur and the S . W . All business having been concluded , the duties were brought to a close at half past nine , and the bretliren adjourned to partake of the usual refreshment .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
JAMAICA .
( From ihe Morning Journal . ) PORT ROYAL . —CONSECRATION OP THE PHCENIX LODGE . Tuesday , the 30 th June , being the day appointed for the consecration of the Phoenix Lodge , in Port Royal , Kingston , at an early hour in the morning the members of the Masonic fraternity , then in that ancient town , were actively engaged comleting the preliminary arrangements for the ceremonyancl from
p , about seven o'clock , until near nine , boats were continually arriving from Kingston with brethren , resident in that city , and elsewhere within the Masonic Province of East Jamaica , until at nine o ' clock , the hour appointed for the commencement of the day ' s proceedings ; there was a goodly assemblage ofthe brethren of the Craft , of all degrees , congregated at the lodge , whieh is a small but neat and convenient buildingappropriately
, and tastefully fitted up for the purpose to which it has been solemnly dedicated—and is situated at the northern extremity of the town . Shortly after nine o ' clock the several lodges in the province , represented by their respective Masters , Wardens , Officers , and such of their members as were iu attendance , assembled in the new logo , clothed in full Masonic costume , while the Grand Lodge met in an adjoining house , the upper part of
which was extemporised for the occasion as a Grand Lodge room . Arrangements having been duly made , and all things ready for the clay ' s proceedings , tho Grand Lodge marched in procession , from their temporary lodge-room to the Phoenix Lodge , where they were duly received by the assembled lodges , with that honour and respect due from subordinates to their superiors , which Masonry strictly and impressively inculcates . The members of the Grand Lodgehaving assumed their
, respective appropriate places , the lodge was opened by the Prov . G . M . successively in the three primary degrees in Masonry . Prayer to the Most High ancl Merciful God for his blessing , which is an essential' at the commencement and close of all Masonic proceedings , having been duly offered up in a pious strain anel heart touching language by the Rev . Bro . Thomas Robinson . Tho Prov . G . M . then stated the object of the
meeting , and the customary Masonic ceremonies having been duly and impressively gone through , the brethren formed a grand procession in Masonic Order , the junior lodge proceeding , and followed by the other lodges according to their Masonic standing , juniors always first . The emblems of consecration being borne by Past Masters , principally ofthe Army anel Navj '; but , as we took no notes , we regret we are unable to give the names of the bearers of the several emblems .
Each lodge was accompanied by its respective officers , and the whole body was preceded by Bro . G . Avnaboldi , who acted as Marshal on this occasion . He was mounted on a white charger , richly caparisoned , and ably discharged his duty , by keeping the road clear for tho procession to march along . In this order the whole body marched through the principal streets nearly round the town , until they arrived at the north door of the church , when those in front halted , and formed open column
of double file , at about twelve feet apart . Each file , as it came up to the spot where its predecessor had stopped , halted , until the Grand Master , who was the last in the procession , passed up the avenue of Masons which had thus been formed , followed by the officer next in rank , and so on , until the whole body entered the church , in exactly the reverse of tbe order in which they had marched from the lodge—that is , the superior officers and senior lodges first . The cliurcli itself was most tastefully and profusely decorated