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Provincial.
INSTRUCTION . NEWCASTLE . —Zodge of Instruction . —This lodge , under sanction of lodge 24 , was opened , on the 24-th nit ., hy Bro . Scott , S . AV . of 614 , as AV . M . ; Bro . Hugall , as S . AV . ; Bro . Thompson , as J . W . ; P . M . 's Bros . Septimus Bell , J . Lymington , T . Alexander , C . J . Banister , and a full attendance of the brethren . Bro . C J . Banister acted as lecture master . Bro . A . Gillespie was proposed , seconded and carried unanimously as lecture master for next meeting . This lodge , which proves to be of great usefulness in the province , is working well , and fresh members join at every meeting .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . Zodge Za Cesaree ( No . 860 . )—The usual monhtly meeting was held on Thursday , Sept . 2 Gth , at the Masonic Rooms , Museumstreet , St . Helier , when the chair was occupied by Bro . Baudains , AV . M ., that of S . W . by Bro . Robert ( pro tern . ) and that of J . W . by Bro . Le Sueur . The lodge liaving been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the previous month were read and confirmed . The
lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . George Messervy presented himself for examination as to his proficiency , preparatory to taking the sublime degree of M . M . The candidate having temporarily retired , during the interval , Bro . D'Allani requested and obtained permission to address the lodge . He said it was well known that for a long time he had absented himself from the meetings , since his professional engagements were such as to interfere with the punctual performance of his Masonic duties .
The brethren also knew that he was AV . M . of the Justice Lodge , working under Irish warrant , and that this entailed upon him the devotion of a second evening in the month to Freemasonry Finding that attendance on both was impossible , he felt that he must sacrifice one of them , and therefore had determined to offer his resignation as a member of Lodge La Cesaree , mainly , but not entirely , for the reason he had assigned . He would not conceal the fact that he had several other inducements to such a course ,
which , with one exception , it would not be prudent or in good taste to mention . He would state , however , that be had cause to be dissatisfied , and to object to several matters connected with the operations , order , and discipline of the Craft , as carried out by tbe Grand Lodge of England ; defects which did not exist in that of Ireland , under whose banner he had determined to pursue his Masonic career . Otherwise he wished it to be understood that he entertained no inimical feeling towards Lodge La Cesaree , but , on the contrary , believing that the members desired honestly and energetically to perform the duties they owe to the Fraternity , he had the highest respect for it , and trusted that it would continue
to prosper as it had hitherto done ; but for his own part the two circumstances he had mentioned , added to others which he deemed it right to keep within his own breast , were sufficiently cogent to prevent him from continuing to he attached to it . He , therefore , respectfully requested that his name might he removed from the books of the lodge . The AV . M . having placed Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., into the chair , Bro . George Messervy was again introduced , and the ceremony of elevation to the rank of Master Mason
duly administered . The chair was , at its close , again taken by the AA . M . Reference having been made to the resolution adopted at the last meeting to form a Lodge of Instruction , it was announced that the committee , to whom the arrangements for it were intrusted , had appointed Bro . A . Schmitt to the office of Instructor , that the meetings would be held at the Masonic rooms , and that the second Thursday in each month was fixed for the purpose . The committee for the erection of a monument in
memory of the late Brothers Dr . Cuquernelle and Asplet , on which it is intended to inscribe the names of others who may , at a future time , he interred under the auspices of the lodge , presented the following report , which was unanimously adopted on the proposition of Bro . Dixon Le Confer , seconded h y Bro . Robert : — " In conformity with the resolution of the lodge , the committee appointed for the purpose of carrying out its wishes , met many times
with a view to the adoption of the requisite plans , and the arrangements with Mr . Pixley , the statuary , as to the cost and execution . On the conclusion of these preliminary steps , the committee laid their views on these matters before the lodge , by whom they were approved , and authority was at the same time given to carry them out in the best manner possible . The committee has now the dutand the pleasure to inform the lodthat
y ge its commission has been brought to a favourable termination , since the monument , admirabl y executed , has lately been definitely placed near to the grave in which are deposited the mortal remains of those excellent brethren whose loss was so much regretted . Moreover , the committee desires to inform the lodge of the absolute
Channel Islands.
and indispensable necessity which has arisen to extend the plot of ground in the cemetry by the purchase of three more graves , in addition to the one for which arrangements were previously made , in order to he able to fix the monument in a solid and durable manner . Lastly , the committee would not consider that it had fully performed its task , if , in order to crown the work , it did not urgently recommend the further purchase of four additional graves
, to render the plan perfectly solid and harmonious . In this case these eight graves would form an oblong , fourteen feet by ten feet and the committee ventures to suggest the idea that it would be desirable and praiseworthy on the part of the lodge to enclose the plot of ground thus belonging to it by a light iron railing for the sake of the protection of the monument from defacement or injury , to protect the spot from intrusion , and to complete the project ,
the execution of which you have entrusted to its charge . " Considerable discussion arose on the subject , in which Bros , Binet , Le Sueur , Robert , Schmitt , Du Jardin , and Hocguard took part , the object being to ask and to give more explicit information , the result of which appeared satisfactory to all . It was mentioned in the course of it , that the cost of the monument would be rather more than . £ 23 , and that of the extended plot of ground £ S . It was
determined to solicit additional private contributions from members , in order to meet the cost of fche extended number of graves . The question of the railing was deferred to a future day . No other business presenting itself , except a statement of a case of distress , the relief of which was left in the hands of the AV . M ., the lodge was closed at about ten o'clock , and the brethren adjourned for the usual light refreshment . —H . H .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
( From our " Zand of Burns , " ( Ayrshire ) Reporter ) The Masonic season may now be said to have begun ; and should that just entered upon be pregnant with matters of as great interest to the well-being of the Craft as those engrossing the attention of lodge , chapter , and encampment during the year thafc is past , brethren ruling in the east , west , or south will find their duties to he of a more onerous character than they haveperhaps
, , calculated upon . For several years past , there have been a multiplicity of " emergent" meetings , which have operated materially in lessening the attendance at the monthly and quarterly ones j indeed , the frequency of irregular meetings have become burdensome to that class of brethren among which the most active and intelligent members are to be found , and if persisted in must eventually drift them from active participation in the work of the
lodge or chapter . Officials should as much as possible discountenance meetings of emergency , if they wish to preserve the permanent good of their lodges . The necessity for such meetings sometimes occurs , and in the case of Navigation Troon and other lodges similarly situated , do very often present themselves , but we believe fully three-fourths of the business designated " urgent , " could perfectly well stand over till the stated nights of assembly . The uniformit
y of the work , and lectures for " instruction , " might , with great propriety , occupy a place on the working Master's trestle-board , which has , to a much greater extent than the constitution of the Order warrants , been covered with designs for
"initiation , ( not instruction ) and in too many instances for " refreshment" merely . Two leading officials of Ayr Kilwinning having lately had the Conservator ' s Degree conferred upon them by Dep . Chief Conservator for Ayrshire and Galloway , the Ancient or York rite will be even more closely adhered to in No . 124 than heretofore , and will very soon recommend itself for adoption in other lodges . Then again , what ' s to prevent the restoration of saered music to its legitimate place in the lod ? On one or two
occasige sions last year , Ayr Royal Arch very commendahly struck out in this 'direction , hut the practice has again fallen into desuetude . Mother Kilwinning , we are glad to learn , however , continued most religiously to observe this ancient custom , the practice of which undoubtedly gives solemnity to the initiatory service , and unites with the other external aids in leaving an indelible impression upon the mind of the recipient of the degree . Considering the
profusion of musical talent floating through the widely-scattered membership of the Craft , the formation of lodge choirs would be a matter of little difficulty , and their introduction once effected , the members would , we doubt not , feeling a pleasure in maintaining them in a state of efficiency . The subject is one worthy of the consideration of the leaders of the Masonic body in Aryshire . In capitular Masonry , much dissatisfaction prevails in consequence of certain stringent clauses introduced hy the Supreme Chapter into their newly published regulations—the members of subordinate chapters thinking they were justly entitled to have been consulted
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Provincial.
INSTRUCTION . NEWCASTLE . —Zodge of Instruction . —This lodge , under sanction of lodge 24 , was opened , on the 24-th nit ., hy Bro . Scott , S . AV . of 614 , as AV . M . ; Bro . Hugall , as S . AV . ; Bro . Thompson , as J . W . ; P . M . 's Bros . Septimus Bell , J . Lymington , T . Alexander , C . J . Banister , and a full attendance of the brethren . Bro . C J . Banister acted as lecture master . Bro . A . Gillespie was proposed , seconded and carried unanimously as lecture master for next meeting . This lodge , which proves to be of great usefulness in the province , is working well , and fresh members join at every meeting .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . Zodge Za Cesaree ( No . 860 . )—The usual monhtly meeting was held on Thursday , Sept . 2 Gth , at the Masonic Rooms , Museumstreet , St . Helier , when the chair was occupied by Bro . Baudains , AV . M ., that of S . W . by Bro . Robert ( pro tern . ) and that of J . W . by Bro . Le Sueur . The lodge liaving been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the previous month were read and confirmed . The
lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . George Messervy presented himself for examination as to his proficiency , preparatory to taking the sublime degree of M . M . The candidate having temporarily retired , during the interval , Bro . D'Allani requested and obtained permission to address the lodge . He said it was well known that for a long time he had absented himself from the meetings , since his professional engagements were such as to interfere with the punctual performance of his Masonic duties .
The brethren also knew that he was AV . M . of the Justice Lodge , working under Irish warrant , and that this entailed upon him the devotion of a second evening in the month to Freemasonry Finding that attendance on both was impossible , he felt that he must sacrifice one of them , and therefore had determined to offer his resignation as a member of Lodge La Cesaree , mainly , but not entirely , for the reason he had assigned . He would not conceal the fact that he had several other inducements to such a course ,
which , with one exception , it would not be prudent or in good taste to mention . He would state , however , that be had cause to be dissatisfied , and to object to several matters connected with the operations , order , and discipline of the Craft , as carried out by tbe Grand Lodge of England ; defects which did not exist in that of Ireland , under whose banner he had determined to pursue his Masonic career . Otherwise he wished it to be understood that he entertained no inimical feeling towards Lodge La Cesaree , but , on the contrary , believing that the members desired honestly and energetically to perform the duties they owe to the Fraternity , he had the highest respect for it , and trusted that it would continue
to prosper as it had hitherto done ; but for his own part the two circumstances he had mentioned , added to others which he deemed it right to keep within his own breast , were sufficiently cogent to prevent him from continuing to he attached to it . He , therefore , respectfully requested that his name might he removed from the books of the lodge . The AV . M . having placed Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., into the chair , Bro . George Messervy was again introduced , and the ceremony of elevation to the rank of Master Mason
duly administered . The chair was , at its close , again taken by the AA . M . Reference having been made to the resolution adopted at the last meeting to form a Lodge of Instruction , it was announced that the committee , to whom the arrangements for it were intrusted , had appointed Bro . A . Schmitt to the office of Instructor , that the meetings would be held at the Masonic rooms , and that the second Thursday in each month was fixed for the purpose . The committee for the erection of a monument in
memory of the late Brothers Dr . Cuquernelle and Asplet , on which it is intended to inscribe the names of others who may , at a future time , he interred under the auspices of the lodge , presented the following report , which was unanimously adopted on the proposition of Bro . Dixon Le Confer , seconded h y Bro . Robert : — " In conformity with the resolution of the lodge , the committee appointed for the purpose of carrying out its wishes , met many times
with a view to the adoption of the requisite plans , and the arrangements with Mr . Pixley , the statuary , as to the cost and execution . On the conclusion of these preliminary steps , the committee laid their views on these matters before the lodge , by whom they were approved , and authority was at the same time given to carry them out in the best manner possible . The committee has now the dutand the pleasure to inform the lodthat
y ge its commission has been brought to a favourable termination , since the monument , admirabl y executed , has lately been definitely placed near to the grave in which are deposited the mortal remains of those excellent brethren whose loss was so much regretted . Moreover , the committee desires to inform the lodge of the absolute
Channel Islands.
and indispensable necessity which has arisen to extend the plot of ground in the cemetry by the purchase of three more graves , in addition to the one for which arrangements were previously made , in order to he able to fix the monument in a solid and durable manner . Lastly , the committee would not consider that it had fully performed its task , if , in order to crown the work , it did not urgently recommend the further purchase of four additional graves
, to render the plan perfectly solid and harmonious . In this case these eight graves would form an oblong , fourteen feet by ten feet and the committee ventures to suggest the idea that it would be desirable and praiseworthy on the part of the lodge to enclose the plot of ground thus belonging to it by a light iron railing for the sake of the protection of the monument from defacement or injury , to protect the spot from intrusion , and to complete the project ,
the execution of which you have entrusted to its charge . " Considerable discussion arose on the subject , in which Bros , Binet , Le Sueur , Robert , Schmitt , Du Jardin , and Hocguard took part , the object being to ask and to give more explicit information , the result of which appeared satisfactory to all . It was mentioned in the course of it , that the cost of the monument would be rather more than . £ 23 , and that of the extended plot of ground £ S . It was
determined to solicit additional private contributions from members , in order to meet the cost of fche extended number of graves . The question of the railing was deferred to a future day . No other business presenting itself , except a statement of a case of distress , the relief of which was left in the hands of the AV . M ., the lodge was closed at about ten o'clock , and the brethren adjourned for the usual light refreshment . —H . H .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
( From our " Zand of Burns , " ( Ayrshire ) Reporter ) The Masonic season may now be said to have begun ; and should that just entered upon be pregnant with matters of as great interest to the well-being of the Craft as those engrossing the attention of lodge , chapter , and encampment during the year thafc is past , brethren ruling in the east , west , or south will find their duties to he of a more onerous character than they haveperhaps
, , calculated upon . For several years past , there have been a multiplicity of " emergent" meetings , which have operated materially in lessening the attendance at the monthly and quarterly ones j indeed , the frequency of irregular meetings have become burdensome to that class of brethren among which the most active and intelligent members are to be found , and if persisted in must eventually drift them from active participation in the work of the
lodge or chapter . Officials should as much as possible discountenance meetings of emergency , if they wish to preserve the permanent good of their lodges . The necessity for such meetings sometimes occurs , and in the case of Navigation Troon and other lodges similarly situated , do very often present themselves , but we believe fully three-fourths of the business designated " urgent , " could perfectly well stand over till the stated nights of assembly . The uniformit
y of the work , and lectures for " instruction , " might , with great propriety , occupy a place on the working Master's trestle-board , which has , to a much greater extent than the constitution of the Order warrants , been covered with designs for
"initiation , ( not instruction ) and in too many instances for " refreshment" merely . Two leading officials of Ayr Kilwinning having lately had the Conservator ' s Degree conferred upon them by Dep . Chief Conservator for Ayrshire and Galloway , the Ancient or York rite will be even more closely adhered to in No . 124 than heretofore , and will very soon recommend itself for adoption in other lodges . Then again , what ' s to prevent the restoration of saered music to its legitimate place in the lod ? On one or two
occasige sions last year , Ayr Royal Arch very commendahly struck out in this 'direction , hut the practice has again fallen into desuetude . Mother Kilwinning , we are glad to learn , however , continued most religiously to observe this ancient custom , the practice of which undoubtedly gives solemnity to the initiatory service , and unites with the other external aids in leaving an indelible impression upon the mind of the recipient of the degree . Considering the
profusion of musical talent floating through the widely-scattered membership of the Craft , the formation of lodge choirs would be a matter of little difficulty , and their introduction once effected , the members would , we doubt not , feeling a pleasure in maintaining them in a state of efficiency . The subject is one worthy of the consideration of the leaders of the Masonic body in Aryshire . In capitular Masonry , much dissatisfaction prevails in consequence of certain stringent clauses introduced hy the Supreme Chapter into their newly published regulations—the members of subordinate chapters thinking they were justly entitled to have been consulted