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The Masonic Mirror.
upon the question which was brought before the Lodge , their difference of opinion had been completely merged in that love and harmony which should at all times characterize Freemasons . He was also glad that the motion of Bro . Booty had been so unanimousl y adopted . There were few things more important than that every brother should bo thoroughly acquainted with the Book of Constitutions . A knowledge of their laws would explain many circumstances which now perplexed , ancl sometimes even annoyedthose who were not conversant with themHe lad
, . was g too of the quarter from whence the motion emanated . It proved that those brethren who had not yet taken office , were nevertheless taking an interest in what concerned the Lodge , and he assured the brethren that no motion which was strictly in accordance with their laws , which had been well digested , ancl which had the goocl of the Lodges for its object —would meet with opposition from those who were in authority . The AVorshiful Jlaster then proposed the health of the " Visitors" and after
p , briefly alluding to Bros . Leveau , Potter , and Hoh-oyd , said—In Bro . Cursetjee ive have the gratification of entertaining one who has practised Freemasonry in a far distant land . Bro . Cursetjee is a native of India , He was for many years chief engineer in the government dock-yards of Bombay . As a citizen of the world ho has so distinguished himself , as not onl y to receive many marks of esteem from his own countrymen , but also to become a Fellow ofthe Eoyal Society of England , and almost all the scientific bodies in
this country . As a JIason he joined the Rising Star Lodge of Bonibay , ancl held the office of Deacon in that Lodge at the time of the Burnes Testimonial . If you will refer to the Freemasons' Magazine of 184-1 and 1845 , you will find a full account of that
very interesting event . Bro . . Burnes was the Prov . G . JI . of AVestern India , under the Scotch constitution , and he was the first who opened the portals of Jlasonry to the natives of that region . It was to commemorate that event that the testimonial was presented ; it consisted of a gold medal , bearing an appropriate device , for himself , and of a similar medal in silver to be worn by every member of the Rising Star , as a badge of that Lod ge . Bro . Cursetjee was one of the first to seek ancl to receive admission into Jlasonryancl he his breast at this
, wears upon moment the medal I have spoken of . Brethren , we are at all times glad to welcome visitors to our Lodge ; we are at all times ready to hold out tho right hand of fellowship to all true and worthy JIasons—but there is something peculiarly gratifying in seeing at our table , to-day , one of another race and clime—one , who in another quarter of the globe , has been promulgating the same grand principles of love , relief and truth which ive profess to practiseand who in the factthat
, now rejoices , though far from his own land , he can come amongst us , not as a stranger , but as a brother . I see in this the possibility , and , therefore , the certainty of the future realization of those hopes which have animated all true hearted men since the world began , ofthe universal brotherhood of the human race . And though at the present day that time seems far distant , though a dark and sanguinary cloud still hangs over the East , and even wcat homeare divided bselfish and miserable jealousies—there
, , y is nevertheless , not more of beauty than of truth in the prophetic words which were sung by our high souled Scottish bard and brother' ' For a' that , and a' that , It ' s coming yet , for a' that , That man to man , the haill wai-ld o ' er Shall brothers be for a' that . "
Ihe presence of Bro . Cursetjee at our Lodge is a significant testimony that Freemasonry is silently doing her humble part in this glorious work , bro . Cursetjee , we welcome you amongst us with the most fraternal regard , and wishing you every blessing that Divine Providence may sec fit to bestow upon you , we most heartily drink vour health . Bro . Curjotsce , in reply , said that the very fraternal reception he had met with ancUhe kind remarks of the Worshipful JIaster , had made a deep ancl fasting impression on his heart . He should ever remember the day ho had the happiness to meet the AA'orshipful Jlaster and the brethren of trie Royal Clarence Lodge . Other toasts followed , ancl the brethren separated shortly before eleven .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
VICTORIA . I'itOVIXCIAL CillAXD T . ODGl ; . A quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge , holding Under the Grand Lodge of England , was held at Tattersall ' s Hotel , . 1 ionsclale street JVest , Melbourne , on Monday , the 20 th June . Present : Tho R . AV . Bro . Francis Thomas Cell , D . Prov . G . JI ., ( in the chair ) - Bros . II . AV . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AV . ; R , S . Anderson , Prov . J . G . AV . ; 1 Hamlet lor
. Tay , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Charles Vaughan , JI . L . C , Prov . G . Treas . ; Robert Levick , Prov . G . Sec . ; JI . F . Gordon , Prov . S . G . Deacon ; J . JI . LlewelJen , P . Prov . S . G . Deacon ; E . T . Bradshaw Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . G . Feinaigle , Prov . G . Org . ; George Lewis , Prov . G . Purs . ; & c , & c . The R . AA ' . Bro . AV . P . AVilson , D . Prov . G . JI . under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was present as a visitor . Tho Provincial Grand Lod opened in form and with solemn
ge was prayer . The minutes of the quarterl y communication of the 21 st March . u-ir W r " i 10 ad ' iUKl ' ° " " put tor confirmation , Br . J . J . Moody , ' W . JI . ol the Conibcriiiere Lodge , observed that the minutes , so far as related to the withdrawal of his second notice of motion , were incorrect
and , upon being explained , the D . Prov . G . JI . ordered that the following five words be struck out—viz ., " it was in consequence withdrawn , ' The minutes were then confirmed . The Provincial Grand Secretary informed tho Provincial Grand Lodge that the District Provincial Grancl Jlaster hacl granted dispensations for Lodges to be established at the following places , the petitions being properly recommended and the respectability of the petitioner ; vouched for , viz .: At Kyueton , to be called the Zetland Lodge ; al
Creswick , to be called the Creswick Havilah Lodge ; and at Heatheoto to be called the Heathcote Lodge . The report of the Lodgo of Benevolence , of the 3 rd of June , was read ; the V . AV . Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AA' ., in the chair . Two petitioner .-wcre relieved with the following sums : Bro . Holland , £ 7 ; the widoiv of the late H . JI . Turnbull , £ 10 ; and the Committee recommended that the District Provincial Grancl JIaster grant a further sum of £ 10 from the fund to Mrs . Turnbull .
The Provincial Grand Treasurer declared a balance in the Bank of Victoria of £ 266 12 s . 10 d ., belonging to the following funds : Grand Lodge , £ 97 ISs . ( id . ; Provincial Grand Lodge , £ 5-1 Is . Orf . ; Benevolent Fund , £ 114 12 s . lOd . Tho sum of £ 20 voted to Jlrs . Turnbull la not deducted from this last amount . The following letter , received from Prince Frederick AVilliam ol Prussia , in reply to an address from this Provincial Grancl Lodge , forwarded for presentation to that Prince , congratulating him on his marriage with the Princess Royal of England , was road : —
"Most Worshipful Sir , —1 have received with great gratification the address of the Jlost AVorshipful Provincial G rand Lodge of Victoria , and was highly pleased to observe that the brethren in your distant country have so warmly sympathized in the establishment of that happy bond which I hope will be the greatest blessing of my life . I have carried with me a warm and grateful recollection of the great and uniform kindness which has been extended to mo by the JIasonie fraternity of Great Britain in general , and I can assure you it is most
pleasing to my heart to behold the universal feeling of this sympathy wliich animates so many members of our noble Order . I request you , Jlost AA ' orshipful Sir and Brother , to convey to the Illustrious Grand Lodge of A'ietoria my sincere and warmest thanks for their affectionate address and cordial wishes . I assure you that I feel all those emotions of gratitude which they arc calculated to inspire ; ancl I hope that the feeling of sympathy and the principles of concord and unity will never desert our Order , which aro destined for the blessing and benefaction of
mankind . May the Supreme Architect of the Universe look down with benignity upon alt the undertakings of the Jlost AVorshipful Grand Lodgo of A'ietoria , and enable 3-011 to promote the welfare and advance the happiness of the human race . " Saluting you by the sacred numbers , " I am , yours fraternally , ( Signed ) " FJIKDKMCK AVILLIAM Prince of Prussia . "Andrew Clarke , Esq ., JI . AA ' . Prov . G . JI . of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Victoria , Jlclbourne , Australia . "
Proposed by Bro . Moody , P . Prov . J . G . AV . for Cheshire , and seconded by Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . W .: " That tho letter from Prince Frederick AA'illiam of l . ' russia be entered on the minutes . " Carried . Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AA' ., stated that one of the newspapers had requested a copy of Prince Frederick AVilliam ' s letter for publication ; and the Right AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster was pleased to comply with the request for a copy , but directed the Provincial Grand Secretary not to part with tho oriinal .
g The following letters from the R . AA ' . Captain Andrew Clarke , Prov . G . JI ., to the District Provincial Grand Jlaster were then read : — " Colchester , 7 th JIarch , 1859 . "Jfy Dear Sir and Brother , —I inclose a copy of my letter , transmitting the remittance from the Freemasons of Victoria , under the English constitution , to the Fund for the Relief of the Sufferers by tho Jlutiny in Indiathe reply theretoancl the formal receipt from the
, , Secretary to the General Committee . "Will you kindly communicate this correspondence to the Grand Lodge , as well as to the various Lodges throughout the Province . " I am , my clear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , " ANDREW C LARKE .
P . S . J . think this correspondence should bo entered on the minute * of the Provincial Grand Lodge proceedings . " ( Copy . ) " The Camp , Colchester , Essex , lith February , 1859 . " Sir , —I have the honour herewith to transmit the sum of two hundred and eighty-five pounds ten shillings and sixpence ( £ 285 10 s . 6 . )> by the first of a bill of exchange drawn on the London ancl AVestininstci ' Bank , as a contribution from tho members of the various Lodges under tilC
the English Constitution in A'ietoria , Australia , to tho Fund for Relief : of the Sufferers by tho late Jlutiny in India . " I take this occasion of mentioning that the contributions from the Order iu A'ietoria would have been much more considerable hacl tho brethren been satisfied to confine the whole of their donations to the subscription lists of their various Lod ges . But this has not been so , » the members have almost invariably , in addition to their subscrip tion ' to this contribution , also subscribed as colonists to the general fiu 1 ( I which has been raised iu Victoria . " You will consequently bo kind enough not to measure tho amount
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The Masonic Mirror.
upon the question which was brought before the Lodge , their difference of opinion had been completely merged in that love and harmony which should at all times characterize Freemasons . He was also glad that the motion of Bro . Booty had been so unanimousl y adopted . There were few things more important than that every brother should bo thoroughly acquainted with the Book of Constitutions . A knowledge of their laws would explain many circumstances which now perplexed , ancl sometimes even annoyedthose who were not conversant with themHe lad
, . was g too of the quarter from whence the motion emanated . It proved that those brethren who had not yet taken office , were nevertheless taking an interest in what concerned the Lodge , and he assured the brethren that no motion which was strictly in accordance with their laws , which had been well digested , ancl which had the goocl of the Lodges for its object —would meet with opposition from those who were in authority . The AVorshiful Jlaster then proposed the health of the " Visitors" and after
p , briefly alluding to Bros . Leveau , Potter , and Hoh-oyd , said—In Bro . Cursetjee ive have the gratification of entertaining one who has practised Freemasonry in a far distant land . Bro . Cursetjee is a native of India , He was for many years chief engineer in the government dock-yards of Bombay . As a citizen of the world ho has so distinguished himself , as not onl y to receive many marks of esteem from his own countrymen , but also to become a Fellow ofthe Eoyal Society of England , and almost all the scientific bodies in
this country . As a JIason he joined the Rising Star Lodge of Bonibay , ancl held the office of Deacon in that Lodge at the time of the Burnes Testimonial . If you will refer to the Freemasons' Magazine of 184-1 and 1845 , you will find a full account of that
very interesting event . Bro . . Burnes was the Prov . G . JI . of AVestern India , under the Scotch constitution , and he was the first who opened the portals of Jlasonry to the natives of that region . It was to commemorate that event that the testimonial was presented ; it consisted of a gold medal , bearing an appropriate device , for himself , and of a similar medal in silver to be worn by every member of the Rising Star , as a badge of that Lod ge . Bro . Cursetjee was one of the first to seek ancl to receive admission into Jlasonryancl he his breast at this
, wears upon moment the medal I have spoken of . Brethren , we are at all times glad to welcome visitors to our Lodge ; we are at all times ready to hold out tho right hand of fellowship to all true and worthy JIasons—but there is something peculiarly gratifying in seeing at our table , to-day , one of another race and clime—one , who in another quarter of the globe , has been promulgating the same grand principles of love , relief and truth which ive profess to practiseand who in the factthat
, now rejoices , though far from his own land , he can come amongst us , not as a stranger , but as a brother . I see in this the possibility , and , therefore , the certainty of the future realization of those hopes which have animated all true hearted men since the world began , ofthe universal brotherhood of the human race . And though at the present day that time seems far distant , though a dark and sanguinary cloud still hangs over the East , and even wcat homeare divided bselfish and miserable jealousies—there
, , y is nevertheless , not more of beauty than of truth in the prophetic words which were sung by our high souled Scottish bard and brother' ' For a' that , and a' that , It ' s coming yet , for a' that , That man to man , the haill wai-ld o ' er Shall brothers be for a' that . "
Ihe presence of Bro . Cursetjee at our Lodge is a significant testimony that Freemasonry is silently doing her humble part in this glorious work , bro . Cursetjee , we welcome you amongst us with the most fraternal regard , and wishing you every blessing that Divine Providence may sec fit to bestow upon you , we most heartily drink vour health . Bro . Curjotsce , in reply , said that the very fraternal reception he had met with ancUhe kind remarks of the Worshipful JIaster , had made a deep ancl fasting impression on his heart . He should ever remember the day ho had the happiness to meet the AA'orshipful Jlaster and the brethren of trie Royal Clarence Lodge . Other toasts followed , ancl the brethren separated shortly before eleven .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
VICTORIA . I'itOVIXCIAL CillAXD T . ODGl ; . A quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge , holding Under the Grand Lodge of England , was held at Tattersall ' s Hotel , . 1 ionsclale street JVest , Melbourne , on Monday , the 20 th June . Present : Tho R . AV . Bro . Francis Thomas Cell , D . Prov . G . JI ., ( in the chair ) - Bros . II . AV . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AV . ; R , S . Anderson , Prov . J . G . AV . ; 1 Hamlet lor
. Tay , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Charles Vaughan , JI . L . C , Prov . G . Treas . ; Robert Levick , Prov . G . Sec . ; JI . F . Gordon , Prov . S . G . Deacon ; J . JI . LlewelJen , P . Prov . S . G . Deacon ; E . T . Bradshaw Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . G . Feinaigle , Prov . G . Org . ; George Lewis , Prov . G . Purs . ; & c , & c . The R . AA ' . Bro . AV . P . AVilson , D . Prov . G . JI . under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was present as a visitor . Tho Provincial Grand Lod opened in form and with solemn
ge was prayer . The minutes of the quarterl y communication of the 21 st March . u-ir W r " i 10 ad ' iUKl ' ° " " put tor confirmation , Br . J . J . Moody , ' W . JI . ol the Conibcriiiere Lodge , observed that the minutes , so far as related to the withdrawal of his second notice of motion , were incorrect
and , upon being explained , the D . Prov . G . JI . ordered that the following five words be struck out—viz ., " it was in consequence withdrawn , ' The minutes were then confirmed . The Provincial Grand Secretary informed tho Provincial Grand Lodge that the District Provincial Grancl Jlaster hacl granted dispensations for Lodges to be established at the following places , the petitions being properly recommended and the respectability of the petitioner ; vouched for , viz .: At Kyueton , to be called the Zetland Lodge ; al
Creswick , to be called the Creswick Havilah Lodge ; and at Heatheoto to be called the Heathcote Lodge . The report of the Lodgo of Benevolence , of the 3 rd of June , was read ; the V . AV . Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AA' ., in the chair . Two petitioner .-wcre relieved with the following sums : Bro . Holland , £ 7 ; the widoiv of the late H . JI . Turnbull , £ 10 ; and the Committee recommended that the District Provincial Grancl JIaster grant a further sum of £ 10 from the fund to Mrs . Turnbull .
The Provincial Grand Treasurer declared a balance in the Bank of Victoria of £ 266 12 s . 10 d ., belonging to the following funds : Grand Lodge , £ 97 ISs . ( id . ; Provincial Grand Lodge , £ 5-1 Is . Orf . ; Benevolent Fund , £ 114 12 s . lOd . Tho sum of £ 20 voted to Jlrs . Turnbull la not deducted from this last amount . The following letter , received from Prince Frederick AVilliam ol Prussia , in reply to an address from this Provincial Grancl Lodge , forwarded for presentation to that Prince , congratulating him on his marriage with the Princess Royal of England , was road : —
"Most Worshipful Sir , —1 have received with great gratification the address of the Jlost AVorshipful Provincial G rand Lodge of Victoria , and was highly pleased to observe that the brethren in your distant country have so warmly sympathized in the establishment of that happy bond which I hope will be the greatest blessing of my life . I have carried with me a warm and grateful recollection of the great and uniform kindness which has been extended to mo by the JIasonie fraternity of Great Britain in general , and I can assure you it is most
pleasing to my heart to behold the universal feeling of this sympathy wliich animates so many members of our noble Order . I request you , Jlost AA ' orshipful Sir and Brother , to convey to the Illustrious Grand Lodge of A'ietoria my sincere and warmest thanks for their affectionate address and cordial wishes . I assure you that I feel all those emotions of gratitude which they arc calculated to inspire ; ancl I hope that the feeling of sympathy and the principles of concord and unity will never desert our Order , which aro destined for the blessing and benefaction of
mankind . May the Supreme Architect of the Universe look down with benignity upon alt the undertakings of the Jlost AVorshipful Grand Lodgo of A'ietoria , and enable 3-011 to promote the welfare and advance the happiness of the human race . " Saluting you by the sacred numbers , " I am , yours fraternally , ( Signed ) " FJIKDKMCK AVILLIAM Prince of Prussia . "Andrew Clarke , Esq ., JI . AA ' . Prov . G . JI . of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Victoria , Jlclbourne , Australia . "
Proposed by Bro . Moody , P . Prov . J . G . AV . for Cheshire , and seconded by Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . W .: " That tho letter from Prince Frederick AA'illiam of l . ' russia be entered on the minutes . " Carried . Bro . Lowry , Prov . S . G . AA' ., stated that one of the newspapers had requested a copy of Prince Frederick AVilliam ' s letter for publication ; and the Right AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster was pleased to comply with the request for a copy , but directed the Provincial Grand Secretary not to part with tho oriinal .
g The following letters from the R . AA ' . Captain Andrew Clarke , Prov . G . JI ., to the District Provincial Grand Jlaster were then read : — " Colchester , 7 th JIarch , 1859 . "Jfy Dear Sir and Brother , —I inclose a copy of my letter , transmitting the remittance from the Freemasons of Victoria , under the English constitution , to the Fund for the Relief of the Sufferers by tho Jlutiny in Indiathe reply theretoancl the formal receipt from the
, , Secretary to the General Committee . "Will you kindly communicate this correspondence to the Grand Lodge , as well as to the various Lodges throughout the Province . " I am , my clear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , " ANDREW C LARKE .
P . S . J . think this correspondence should bo entered on the minute * of the Provincial Grand Lodge proceedings . " ( Copy . ) " The Camp , Colchester , Essex , lith February , 1859 . " Sir , —I have the honour herewith to transmit the sum of two hundred and eighty-five pounds ten shillings and sixpence ( £ 285 10 s . 6 . )> by the first of a bill of exchange drawn on the London ancl AVestininstci ' Bank , as a contribution from tho members of the various Lodges under tilC
the English Constitution in A'ietoria , Australia , to tho Fund for Relief : of the Sufferers by tho late Jlutiny in India . " I take this occasion of mentioning that the contributions from the Order iu A'ietoria would have been much more considerable hacl tho brethren been satisfied to confine the whole of their donations to the subscription lists of their various Lod ges . But this has not been so , » the members have almost invariably , in addition to their subscrip tion ' to this contribution , also subscribed as colonists to the general fiu 1 ( I which has been raised iu Victoria . " You will consequently bo kind enough not to measure tho amount