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Canada.
To which R . AV . -Bro . Magill made the following reply : — RIGHT Wratsiirravi . SIB - «¦ - > BrnmntEs * , —I receive v-ith gratitude the beautiful testimonial which j-ou -non- present to me , which I shall prize not only on account of its intrinsic worth , hut much more because of the sentiments you express , and the motives which appear to have prompted you in procuring the same . I cannot hut the leasure I feel from the fact that my
express p services in connection with tho Barton Lodge appear to have given satisfaction to tho membership , as the attainment of that object , as well as the advancement of the prosperity of our time-honoured institution , have been my constant aim . The Barton Lodge may well refer to its antiquity as a lodge , for its establishment was almost simultaneous with the settlement of this part of Canada ; and although it has accomplished
a large amount of labour , still it has not grown weary in doinggood , but is yet as vigorous , or more so , fclnui in the earliest years of its history . For a lengthened period the Craft in Canada had great difficulties to contend against , hut the movement to which you refer , which resulted in tho establishment and acknowledged independence of the Grand Lodgo of Canada , has placed it in a
position in which it may proceed unfettered in the accomplishment of its great ancl hcnclicent designs , and it is a source of pleasure to me when I reflect that I was in any degree concerned in the promotion of Unit important movement . In conclusion , I would observe that although not now occupying the position I did when presiding over your deliberations , yetneverthelessI shall not fail to feel the same lively interest
, , in the prosperity of the Barton Lodge as V eretofore , and I have every confidence that the W . M . who now presides , as well as the subordinates who assist , are fully competent to maintain the high Masonic standing which our lodge has hitherto held in the ¦ Craft in Canada . And once more I- thank you for this indication of your goodwill and esteem .
America.
AMERICA .
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT PORTLAND , MAINE , JUNE 24 , 1 SG 2 . We extract the following from the Providence Evening Press of June 26 : — The procession was drawn out in magnificent array , sweeping through the nohle avenues of this well-built city . Nothing of -the kind has been witnessed in New England for many years .
"It was an exhibition of Masonry in its majesty , its might , its glory , and its beauty . It was an aggregation of the sturdiest , the manliest , the worthiest , and the wealthiest citizens of the State . Not often arc Masonic hearts stirred by being brought into contact with so much fraternity and love ; not often does the eye rest upon so inspiring a pageant . It was an endless of flowinlumesemblazoned ensigns and gorgeous
panorama g p , insignia . It would be futile to attempt to convey any idea of its vastness and richness without a more detailed account than our limits will allow . Suffice it to say , that it included at least fifty-four Masonic bodies and eight hands of music ; it included twenty-five hundred Knights and Masons , with two Grand Lodges ; it was upwards of one uiilo in length , and occupied thirty-five minutes in passing a given point . Thus did the
parent Lodge of Maine summon from all sides her sisters and "brethren to meet with her about the altar of a common faith . The oration * by Rev . Mr . Holies , was a production whose exalted perfections rendered it worthy even of an occasion of this magnitude , and fired all hearts with a fresh glow of love for the Order , by the orator ' s eloquent -presentations of its antiquity , its dignity , its symmetry , benc-ncc-nee , enduring strength , and lasting perpetuity . The opening address by the Grand Master ,
which contained a very complimentary allusion to the Rhode Island guests , was as follows .- — "B BETHEES - , CoiiPAKioss , SIB K"SI 0 H 75 , —The daughter on this her one hundredth birthday invitcs-hor mother and sisters to come ancl meet our mother , the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , venerable in years , aud with all the vigour , freshness , ancl beauty of her youth , with her noble
array of gallant and distinguished sons , we welcome with brimful hearts to this festive occtsion . And our nearest sister who has sent her sons hero to-day , whose hearts are as true to Masonic principles as her own granite hills , again wo wel-
America.
come you among us . And that other sister , whose home " u among tho Green Mountains and is represented to-day , \ vs welcome with a full heart . And the sons of our little sistc ; - on Narraganscti Raj * , whoso heart is big enough to embrace the whole fraternity , we would not forget you . but would e :-. tend to you a welcome as warm as that even to OUT mother . And to all the fraternity , whether from our own New Ens ; . landthe valley of the Hudsontho orchards of New Jersey
, , , the vine fields of Ohio , the corn fields of Kentucky , everywhere throughout the whole world , we welcome you most heartily and joycnslj * . Now , though lav in the North , amid frosts anil snow , we believe that the snows of our mountains and the ice of our lakes have not penetrated our hearts , and they beat with true Masonic sympathy toward our brethren throughout the world . "
The rain was failing fast when tho assemblage left the ha ]] , and the numbers of tho procession which marched to the dining pavilion were greatly diminished on this account . The St . John ' s Encampment was tho only hodj- of Templars that remained in line when the . tent was finally readied , anil were highly complimented in consequence . The preparations that hacl been made for feasting the brotherhood were magnificent . The scene presented within the vast pavilion was a
striking one . Three thousand plates were laid . The tables were gorgeously decorated , and were piled with food . One thousand nouncls of honed turkeys was an insignificant item in the bill of fare . The members of Providence Encampment wero also present at the grand promenade concert in the evening , which appropriately closed the celebration . The fete was a glorious one . The immense hallso picturesquely and classically
designedpre-, , sented one ever-varying scone of brilliancy . Two superb bands , each jealous of the other ' s fame , contested for the palms Music arose with its voluptuous swell , and gave incessant motion and intensest life to the endless panorama of gorgeous regalias and gay uniforms . The beauty of Portland ' s daughters claimed our admiration , and the Templars of Providence were conspicuous for their chivalrous attentions .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
. HAMPSHIRE . Lx-iriNGToy . —¦ Neto Forest Chapter ( No . 4-01 . )—The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , in Quay-street , on Monday last . There was a large attendance of the companions , including many from Southampton . The ceremony of exaltation was ably and impressively performed by Com ]) . Stebbing . At the close of the chapter the companions sat down to a banquet of tho most recherche description , at the invitation of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hickman . A very pleasant evening was spent .
HERTFORDSHIRE . WATI-OED CHAPTER ( No . 580 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Watford , Herts , on Monday , the 8 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comp . George Francis , as M . E . Z . ; Comps . H . C . Finch , II . ; and C . F . Humbert , J . There wero also present E . Comps . William StuartG . Sup . of the ProvinceH . H . Burchell
, , Heme , P . Z ., and others . Bro . Rev . George Finch , of Lodge 460 , was exalted into this superior degree . A conclave of installs ! principals was then held , consisting of E . Comps . Stuart , Francis , Heme , and How , and Comps . II . C . Finch , Z ., C . F . Humbert , IL , and John Goodyear , J . 'The principals elected at the previous chapter were installed into the various chairs by Colli ? - J . How , P . Z . of 593 and 661 , the other officers being Comps . T .
Rogers , Treas . ; Capt . C . M . Layton , F > . ; Rev . 11 . Branson , N . ; F . W . lies , P . S . ; Horton Smith and B . Birchell , Assist . Sojourners ; Thomas Thomas , Janitor . Comp . C . J . How , of the Cyrus Chapter ( No . 21 ) , was a visitur .
SOUTH AUSTRALIA . ADELAIDE . —South Australian Chapter of Friendship P' ° - 613 ) , attached to the -Lodge of Friendship , held its first convocation at the Masonic Rooms , King William-street , Adelaide , on Tuesday , the Sth of July nit ., for the purpose of consecrating the chapter , and installing the principals . The chapter being opened , the Acting Scribe E . was called upon to read the Char- *
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Canada.
To which R . AV . -Bro . Magill made the following reply : — RIGHT Wratsiirravi . SIB - «¦ - > BrnmntEs * , —I receive v-ith gratitude the beautiful testimonial which j-ou -non- present to me , which I shall prize not only on account of its intrinsic worth , hut much more because of the sentiments you express , and the motives which appear to have prompted you in procuring the same . I cannot hut the leasure I feel from the fact that my
express p services in connection with tho Barton Lodge appear to have given satisfaction to tho membership , as the attainment of that object , as well as the advancement of the prosperity of our time-honoured institution , have been my constant aim . The Barton Lodge may well refer to its antiquity as a lodge , for its establishment was almost simultaneous with the settlement of this part of Canada ; and although it has accomplished
a large amount of labour , still it has not grown weary in doinggood , but is yet as vigorous , or more so , fclnui in the earliest years of its history . For a lengthened period the Craft in Canada had great difficulties to contend against , hut the movement to which you refer , which resulted in tho establishment and acknowledged independence of the Grand Lodgo of Canada , has placed it in a
position in which it may proceed unfettered in the accomplishment of its great ancl hcnclicent designs , and it is a source of pleasure to me when I reflect that I was in any degree concerned in the promotion of Unit important movement . In conclusion , I would observe that although not now occupying the position I did when presiding over your deliberations , yetneverthelessI shall not fail to feel the same lively interest
, , in the prosperity of the Barton Lodge as V eretofore , and I have every confidence that the W . M . who now presides , as well as the subordinates who assist , are fully competent to maintain the high Masonic standing which our lodge has hitherto held in the ¦ Craft in Canada . And once more I- thank you for this indication of your goodwill and esteem .
America.
AMERICA .
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT PORTLAND , MAINE , JUNE 24 , 1 SG 2 . We extract the following from the Providence Evening Press of June 26 : — The procession was drawn out in magnificent array , sweeping through the nohle avenues of this well-built city . Nothing of -the kind has been witnessed in New England for many years .
"It was an exhibition of Masonry in its majesty , its might , its glory , and its beauty . It was an aggregation of the sturdiest , the manliest , the worthiest , and the wealthiest citizens of the State . Not often arc Masonic hearts stirred by being brought into contact with so much fraternity and love ; not often does the eye rest upon so inspiring a pageant . It was an endless of flowinlumesemblazoned ensigns and gorgeous
panorama g p , insignia . It would be futile to attempt to convey any idea of its vastness and richness without a more detailed account than our limits will allow . Suffice it to say , that it included at least fifty-four Masonic bodies and eight hands of music ; it included twenty-five hundred Knights and Masons , with two Grand Lodges ; it was upwards of one uiilo in length , and occupied thirty-five minutes in passing a given point . Thus did the
parent Lodge of Maine summon from all sides her sisters and "brethren to meet with her about the altar of a common faith . The oration * by Rev . Mr . Holies , was a production whose exalted perfections rendered it worthy even of an occasion of this magnitude , and fired all hearts with a fresh glow of love for the Order , by the orator ' s eloquent -presentations of its antiquity , its dignity , its symmetry , benc-ncc-nee , enduring strength , and lasting perpetuity . The opening address by the Grand Master ,
which contained a very complimentary allusion to the Rhode Island guests , was as follows .- — "B BETHEES - , CoiiPAKioss , SIB K"SI 0 H 75 , —The daughter on this her one hundredth birthday invitcs-hor mother and sisters to come ancl meet our mother , the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , venerable in years , aud with all the vigour , freshness , ancl beauty of her youth , with her noble
array of gallant and distinguished sons , we welcome with brimful hearts to this festive occtsion . And our nearest sister who has sent her sons hero to-day , whose hearts are as true to Masonic principles as her own granite hills , again wo wel-
America.
come you among us . And that other sister , whose home " u among tho Green Mountains and is represented to-day , \ vs welcome with a full heart . And the sons of our little sistc ; - on Narraganscti Raj * , whoso heart is big enough to embrace the whole fraternity , we would not forget you . but would e :-. tend to you a welcome as warm as that even to OUT mother . And to all the fraternity , whether from our own New Ens ; . landthe valley of the Hudsontho orchards of New Jersey
, , , the vine fields of Ohio , the corn fields of Kentucky , everywhere throughout the whole world , we welcome you most heartily and joycnslj * . Now , though lav in the North , amid frosts anil snow , we believe that the snows of our mountains and the ice of our lakes have not penetrated our hearts , and they beat with true Masonic sympathy toward our brethren throughout the world . "
The rain was failing fast when tho assemblage left the ha ]] , and the numbers of tho procession which marched to the dining pavilion were greatly diminished on this account . The St . John ' s Encampment was tho only hodj- of Templars that remained in line when the . tent was finally readied , anil were highly complimented in consequence . The preparations that hacl been made for feasting the brotherhood were magnificent . The scene presented within the vast pavilion was a
striking one . Three thousand plates were laid . The tables were gorgeously decorated , and were piled with food . One thousand nouncls of honed turkeys was an insignificant item in the bill of fare . The members of Providence Encampment wero also present at the grand promenade concert in the evening , which appropriately closed the celebration . The fete was a glorious one . The immense hallso picturesquely and classically
designedpre-, , sented one ever-varying scone of brilliancy . Two superb bands , each jealous of the other ' s fame , contested for the palms Music arose with its voluptuous swell , and gave incessant motion and intensest life to the endless panorama of gorgeous regalias and gay uniforms . The beauty of Portland ' s daughters claimed our admiration , and the Templars of Providence were conspicuous for their chivalrous attentions .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
. HAMPSHIRE . Lx-iriNGToy . —¦ Neto Forest Chapter ( No . 4-01 . )—The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , in Quay-street , on Monday last . There was a large attendance of the companions , including many from Southampton . The ceremony of exaltation was ably and impressively performed by Com ]) . Stebbing . At the close of the chapter the companions sat down to a banquet of tho most recherche description , at the invitation of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hickman . A very pleasant evening was spent .
HERTFORDSHIRE . WATI-OED CHAPTER ( No . 580 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Watford , Herts , on Monday , the 8 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comp . George Francis , as M . E . Z . ; Comps . H . C . Finch , II . ; and C . F . Humbert , J . There wero also present E . Comps . William StuartG . Sup . of the ProvinceH . H . Burchell
, , Heme , P . Z ., and others . Bro . Rev . George Finch , of Lodge 460 , was exalted into this superior degree . A conclave of installs ! principals was then held , consisting of E . Comps . Stuart , Francis , Heme , and How , and Comps . II . C . Finch , Z ., C . F . Humbert , IL , and John Goodyear , J . 'The principals elected at the previous chapter were installed into the various chairs by Colli ? - J . How , P . Z . of 593 and 661 , the other officers being Comps . T .
Rogers , Treas . ; Capt . C . M . Layton , F > . ; Rev . 11 . Branson , N . ; F . W . lies , P . S . ; Horton Smith and B . Birchell , Assist . Sojourners ; Thomas Thomas , Janitor . Comp . C . J . How , of the Cyrus Chapter ( No . 21 ) , was a visitur .
SOUTH AUSTRALIA . ADELAIDE . —South Australian Chapter of Friendship P' ° - 613 ) , attached to the -Lodge of Friendship , held its first convocation at the Masonic Rooms , King William-street , Adelaide , on Tuesday , the Sth of July nit ., for the purpose of consecrating the chapter , and installing the principals . The chapter being opened , the Acting Scribe E . was called upon to read the Char- *