NEW ZEALAND
MASONIC JOURNAL

[STARE SUPER YIAS AXTIQUAS.]

Vol. 1.—No. 8.] SEPTEMBER 1, 1887. [A.L. 5887.

NOTICES.

All communications respecting the " New Zealand Masonic Journal” to be addressed to Bro. D. HARRIS
HASTINGS, "New Zealand Masonic Journal" Co's office, Standard Insurance Buildings, High street,
Dunedin. (Postal address, box 315.)

All correspondents are requested to sign their own name as well as give the name and number of the lodge
they belong to.

We would again earnestly request secretaries of lodges, and scribes of chapters, to fill up the blank forms for
reports that we have sent them. All we require is the name of the presiding officer, and the work done; but we
will at all times be only too happy to insert any other information that we are furnished with.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Scotland provides that no Mason shall be advanced to the degree of
F.•. C.•., or raised to that of M.•. M.. at a shorter interval than two weeks between the degrees, unless in
certain cases of particular emergency of which the Master and Wardens are to be the judges. This regulation
of the Grand Lodge appears, from a return lately tabled by the Grand Secretary, to be more honoured in the
breach than in the observance in Scotland. Of 981 Master Masons recorded under 377 returns of home
lodges between 1st February and 25th April, 1887, 423 had their degrees within proper intervals, and 70 at
irregular intervals ; 164 were entered, passed, and raised, and 324 had two degrees conferred, without inter-
val. In only 38 cases, reasons for departure from rules are given—the changes being rung on " going abroad."
" proceeding to sea," "leaving town," " emergency," etc. We certainly think that it is the duty of the Grand
Lodge to put a stop to this wholesale violation of the spirit of Freemasonry by the lodges in Scotland. In the
colonies we know the evil is not nearly so rife. Art 173 of the Scottish Constitution gives far too much power
to the Master and Wardens in this matter, and, as the Grand Secretary's return shows clearly that the power is
extensively abused, it is high time that the Grand Lodge of Scotland should withdraw it, and delegate it to the
Grand Master, and Provincial and District Grand Masters only, authorising them to levy a fee for a
dispensation to confer degrees at irregular intervals. This is the law of the Grand Lodge of England, and the
wisdom of it is shown by the very small number of applications for dispensations. The Grand Lodge of
Scotland would also do well to follow the regulations of the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland by
requiring a month, instead of a fortnight, to elapse between degrees.

The regulations of Freemasonry require that no brother shall have a higher degree conferred upon him until
he has passed an examination in open lodge in the lower. The law does not lay down any particular mode of
examination, nor does it absolutely specify that, as in Education Board examinations, a certain percentage of
marks must be obtained. It therefore practically lies in the discretion of the Master to pronounce the result of
the examination, satisfactory or otherwise. We cannot, however, but consider that Masters are generally
altogether too lenient in this matter, and that the real intention of the Constitution is, in a multitude of cases,
ignored. Surely the examination is meant to show the members of the lodge that the candidate has some little
knowledge of the teachings of the degrees he has taken, and that, in order to do so, it is absolutely necessary
that whilst the test is being made, he shall receive no assistance from any other brethren. We frequently see
Masters conferring degrees on brethren whose examination has merely proved their ignorance of those

already received. Masters should forcibly impress on the proposer and seconder of a candidate that it is their
duty to see that he is properly instructed, and if the duty is neglected, the advancement of the candidate to a
higher degree should be postponed.

We thank the N. Z. Herald, for the following flattering notice :—We have received No. 7 of NEW ZEALAND
MASONIC JOURNAL, published in Dunedin, and we hve to congratulate Bro. D. Harris Hastings, and all
connected with the publication, on the excellent manner in which the journal is got up, and the very marked
support which it is receiving as an advertising medium. The journal has an excellent staff of correspondents,
and the interests of Masonry throughout the colony are now very carefully looked after by the MASONIC
JOURNAL. Hitherto Masonic publications have been too local, the present is general and wide-spread in its
information. Take, or instance, the present number. Amongst other items, it contains carefully compiled
reports of the installation services of the United Service and Ara Lodges of Auckland ; of Lodge
Coromandel; Lodge Harmony, Otahuhu ; Lodge Alpha, Cam bridge, besides those of the other provinces,
and in the reports of lodge meetings we find those of Opotiki Lodge, E.C., Ara, I.C., Ponsonby, S.C., Beta,
(Hamilton), Ara, R.A.M., besides meetings held during the month of July in all other parts of the colony. The
leading matter is very instructive and well arranged, and the selected matter appropriate, and it contains lists
of the various craft and other lodges in the colony, and the dates of their various meetings, in addition to a
quantity of other very interesting matter. Messrs Kidd and Wildman are the Auckland agents for the
MASONIC JOURNAL.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt from D.G. Secretary, Bro. Charles P. Powles, of a handsome
chromo-lithograph, of the address presented to Her Majesty, the queen, on the occasion of Her Jubilee, by
the District Grand Lodge E.C. on behalf of the Freemasons of the Wellington District. The address was
beautifully illuminated by Mr Bock of that city, and the chromo-lithograph has been executed by his firm in
a manner which reflects the highest credit upon them. A limited number of copies have been struck off, and
can he had by those interested in such a memento of the jubilee, on application to Bro. Powles. The price
charged is 5s per copy. We shall be happy to show our copy to any brother desirous of inspecting this artistic
piece of work,

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INSTALLATIONS

LODGE DUNEDIN, 931, E.C.

Seldom, if ever, has the holding capacity of the Dunedin Masonic Hall been tested at an installation as it was
on Aug. 16, at the annual meeting of LodgeDunedin, 931, E.C., when Bro. Saul Solomon was installed as
Master. Lodge Dunedin has always been a popular lodge, and its popularity was well displayed when every
lodge in the city and suburbs, as well as a number of the country lodges, was each represented by a large
number of its members. There must have been fully 30o brethren in the hall, .and of these some 40 or 5o
were P.M.'s or W.M.'s The District Grand Lodge, E.C., was represented by R.W.D.G.M. Bro. T. S. Graham,
and the majority of his officers. In the unavoidable absence of the two higher officers, R.W.S.D.G.M. Bro.
Louis Court represented the District Grand Lodge of the sister constitution. Amongst the visitors present
were a number who do not now often appear in the Masonic Hall, including amongst others Bros. S. G.
Smith, W. J. M. Larnach, C. C. Kettle, R. H. Leary, and H. J. Walter. The lodges represented were :—Otago,
844, E.C. ; Hiram, 2008, E.C. ; Port Chalmers Marine, 942, E.C. ; Peninsula Kilwinning, 696, S.C.; Celtic,
479, S.C.; Otago' Kilwinning, 417, S.C. ; 114, I.C. ; 61o, S.C., (Invercargill) ; St Andrew 432, S.C. ; Lodge
Fortitude, Io5, E.C. ; St John, (Mosgiel), 2102 E.C. ; 1128, E.C. ; St Patrick, 468, LC. ; 829, E.C. ; 1372,
E.C. (Ballarat) ; St John Kilwinning, (North East Valley), 662, S.C. ; Lodge Rothesay, S.C. ; 68, LC.; 419,
(Napier), E.C. ; St John Galashiels, 262, S.C. ; Cargill Kilwinning, 632, S.C. ; and Peebles Kilwinning, 24,
S.C. Apologies were received from Bros. W. H. Reynolds, Dr Hislop, Sir R. Stout (D.D.G.M., E.C.), Sydney
James, H. O. Capes, T. K. Weldon, J. Gore (D.D.G.M.S.C.), C. de Lougueville Graham (P.B. of G.P.), and
others. The lodge was opened at 7.40 p.m., and by 8.30 all the visitors and visiting lodges had been received.
Honours having been paid to the D.G.M., P.M.'s Bros. Westwood and Litchtenstein presented Bro. Saul
Solomon, S.W., to the W.M., O. J. Hodge, to be installed in the chair of K.S. A board of installed masters
was then formed, and the W.M. installed Bro. Solomon in ancient form. The customary honours,
proclamations, and salutes having been paid to the newly-installed W.M., the following officers were
invested:--I.P.M., Bro. O. J. Hodge; S.W., Bro. S. W. Gibbs ; J.W., Bro. W. Parker; Chaplain, Bro. A. Beck;

Treasurer, Bro. H. W. Haydon; Secretary, Bro. B. Rotter; S.D., Bro. J. S. Capstick; J.D., Bro. J. Stone ; LG.,
Bro. H. W. Wait ; Tyler, Bro. H. W. Meyer. The ceremonies were carried out in an excellent manner, more
attention being given to details than is usually clone at installation ceremonies. The retiring W.M., Bro. O. J.
Hodge, made an excellent installing Master, and P.M. Bro. Silverstone gave the working tools. P.M. Bro.
Westwood was an efficient D. of C., and a large amount of the success of the meeting was clue to the manner
in which the various odes and anthems were rendered by the Masonic choir, Bro. J. Ferguson acting as
conductor and Bro. F. Baily as organist. The newly-installed W.M. invested his own officers, addressing
each one with a few appropriate remarks. P.M. Bro. Lichtenstein addressed the W.S'L, P.M. Bro. Westwood
the W.S., and P.M. Bro. Peterkin (Lodge Otago) the remainder of the officers and brethren.

In his reply W.M. Bro. Solomon thanked Lodge Dunedin for the honour they had done him, and the visitors
for attending. He felt confident that, with the support of his officers, he would have a very successful year,
and he would spare no pains to do anything for lodge Dunedin. Before the lodge closed the D.G.M expressed
his pleasure at being present that evening, and congratulated the lodge upon the new W.M. they had that
evening installed. Bro. Caldwell, G. S.G.L.S.. having conveyed fraternal greetings on behalf of the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, and Bro. Court for the D.G.L.S.C., the remaining visitors congratulated the newly elected
W.M. and the lodge was closed in due form at 10 p.m.

A social reunion was afterwards held in the Choral Hall and attended by some 90 couples. Bro. Moss's band
provided music to the satisfaction of the dancers, and in Bro. H. W. Meyer's hands the catering was well
looked after.

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FEILDING LODGE, NO. 1940 (WELLINGTON.)

A meeting was held on Monday 8th July, 1887. at the Foresters Hall, Feilding. Present—Bro. P. Thomson,
W.M. ; Bro. W. Carthew, S.W. ; Bro. H. L. Sherwill, J.W. ; Bro. J. H. Stevens, Treas. ; Bro. T. W. H. Foster,
Sec. ; Bro. O. Pleasant,, S.D, ; Bro. W. L. Bailey, J.D. ; Bro. J. Purl:is, acting LG. ; P.M., Bro. C. Bray,
Tyler; P.M.'s, Bros. Bray, Kirton, Macarthur, Batt, and A. Roberts ; Bros. Thomson, Sherwill, Carthew,
Foster, Stevens, Pleasants, Bailey, Bray, Macarthur, Lambert, Worsfold, Tremewan, Purkis, Nilsson, Bailey,
Tinton. Kirton, Potts, Smith, Berry, Bray (junr)., Prior. Visiting Bros., J. C. Thomson, 727 S.C.; W.
Manghan, 1851 E.C. ; W. Light, 463, S.C. ; C. Esam, 2137 E.C.; A. R. Curtis, 463 S.C. ; Robert Logan, 95
I.C.; A. H. Hosking, 113 A.C. ; C. A. Robert, W.M., 2137 E.C. ; W. J. Batt, P.M., 1721 E.C. The minutes of
the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The secretary read the annual balance sheet, which was
adopted. At the installation of W.M., and investiture of officers, I.P.M., Bro. Thomson officiated as Installing
Master in an impressive manner; the following office-bearers being installed for the ensuing term :—Bros.
W. Carthew, W.M. ; C. Pleasants. S.V. ; W. L. Bailey, J.W. ; T. lV. K. Foster, Secretary, (seventh time) ; J.
H. Stevens, Treasurer (2nd time) ; E. Smith, S.D. ; W. A. L. Bailey, J.D. ; C. Lambert, J.G. ; C. Bray, (junr.)
Tyler. The usual congratulations were conveyed to the W.M. by members and visitors present. After the
ceremony the lodge was closed. An adjournment was made to the supper room. After full justice had been
clone to the good things provided, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured, after which the
company adjourned to the lodgeroom, which had been cleared for a ball-room. Dancing was vigorously kept
up till morning. About 50 couples were present. Thus ended one of the best gatherings of the kind ever held
in Feilding.

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OPOTIKI LODGE, No. 1930, E.C. (AUCKLAND).

The annual meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday, August 3rd, at the lodge room, Opotiki
Hotel, when there were present—Bro. R. Wright, W.M. : Bro. H. G. Walmsley, S.W. ; Bro. C. Rogers, J.AV.
; Bro. R. Bush, P.M., Sec. ; Bro. M. Downey, S.D. ; Bro. C. Litchfield, J.D. ; Bro. A. Parkinson, I.G. ; Bro.
G. Cuthbertson, Eyler; P.M.'s Bros. R. King and S. Bates ; Bros. John Rust and John Webb ; and visiting
brethren, Bros. Fleming, Kemp, and Graham. After the minutes were confirmed, the ballot was taken for
affiliation of Bro. J. Webb, 1878, S.C., and proved successful. Bro. H. G. Walmsley, the W.M. elect, was
presented by P.M.'s Bros. Bush and Wright to the Installing Master, P.M. Bro. King, and subsequently a
Board of Installed Masters was formed, consisting of P.M.'s Bros. King, Bates, and Wright, by whom Bro.
H. G. Walmsley was duly installed W.M. of Lodge Opotki, the installing ceremony being conducted by P.M.
Bro. King in a most able and impressive manner. P.M. Bro. Wright presented the tools in the 2nd degree, and
P.M. Bro. Bush gave the addresses to the Wardens and brethren, and presented the tools in the 1st and 3rd

degrees. The usual annual ball in commemoration of the anniversary of this lodge took place in the lodge
room during the same evening.
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POETRY

THE DAYS THAT ARE NO MORE.

Tears, idle tears, I know not what they mean ;
Tears from the depth of some divine despair
Rise to the heart, and gather in the eyes,
In looking on the happy autumn fields
And thinking of the days that are no more.

Fresh as the first beam glittering on the sail,
That brings our friends up from the under world,
Sad as the last which reddens over one
That sinks with all we love below the verge;
So sad, so fresh, the days that are no more.

Ah. Sad and strange as in dark summer dawns,
The earliest pipe of half-awakened birds
To dying ears, when unto dying eyes
The casement slowly grows a glimmering square ;
So sad, so strange, the days that are no more.

Dear as remember'd kisses after death,
And sweet as those by hopeless fancy feign'd
On lips that are for others ; deep as love,
Deep as first love, and wild with all regret;
O Death in Life the clays that are no more.

Alfred Tennyson.

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THE MASON'S TEMPLE.

A MASONIC SONG.
“A temple not made with hands."

By Comp. W. M. Stanton, (music by Bro. the late Charles Bonnington), written for the banquet at the
opening of the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter of Nelson.

Fill, fill the rosy cup, to the brim, to the brim ;
Raise the cheerful song, and pious hymn !

Every Mason's heart rejoices
At the work this day begun,

And as jubilant our voices
Be our hearts and souls as one ;

We have left behind our labours
With the setting of the sun,

So around the social table, be banished every care
Where " we meet upon the level, and part upon the square."

The temple we are buiiding is sublime ! is sublime !
Its pillars are eternal—beyond time !

For in wisdom, strength, and beauty
Our Great Architect Divine,

Hath traced each craftsman'sduty
To the true Masonic line ;

Then let brother aid each brother,

Love and labour thus combine ;
Cheerfully, untiring, let us build the temple fide,
Meeting on the level, parting on the square.

Then forward with the structure, let it rise ! let it rise !
Rear up its lofty arches to the skies !

Ply the chisel and the gavel
Till the ashlars square become;

Lay a true and perfect level,
Fix a just and upright plumb ;

Then pile up the glorious temple,
The perfect Masons' home

And adorn the sacred building, that palace bright and rare
Where we meet upon the level, to part upon the square.

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PARAGRAPHS.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS.—From the Freemason (London), we find that the total
expenditure in connection with this noble institution for the year 1886 was £10,800. Of this sum, £750 was
derived from interest on the permanent funds (£17,000), and grants from Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter,
£2,200, representing expenditure on buildings, stands as an overdraft at the bank, and the balance of £7850
was provided by voluntary contributions. The number of boys in the establishment is now 258. The cost per
boy for maintenance and education is £40 6s 7d per annum. The craft is asked to find a sum of £15,000 for
the requirements of the institution for the present year.

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Hiram Lodge, No. 1, on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, and whose existence dates from 1750,
has had its Charter withdrawn, and its members suspended, for insubordination to the Grand Lodge.

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We extract the following information relative to Masonry in America from an article by Bro. W. J. Hughan
in the Freemason (London) :—" There are 48 Grand Lodges in the States and Territories of the United
States, with some 9,800 lodges, and 557,000 subscribing members. The largest of these is New York, which
has 715 lodges on its roll, followed closely by Illinois, with 691 ; then come Missouri with 552 ; Indiana, 505
; Kentucky, 496 ; Texas, 486 ; Ohio, 469 ; Tennessee, 411 ; Iowa, 395 ; and Pennsylvania, 380 lodges. The
smallest is Arizona Territory, with 5, Wyoming having 6, and Utah 8 lodges. The average is rather over 200
for the United States Grand Lodges, with about 11,600 members. The average of members is 57 per lodge,
but some lodges have several hundreds of members on their registers. The Secretarial department for the
whole of these 48 Grand Lodges costs a trifle over £11,000 in all, or an average of about £235 for each
Grand Lodge. For British North America there are the following Grand Lodges :—Canada (for Ontario),
with 349 lodges, and 19,000 members; Nova Scotia, 66 lodges and 2800 members; Quebec, 59 lodges and
2620 members; New Brunswick, 32 lodges and 1959 members; Manitoba, 27 lodges and 1092 members and
Prince Edward's Island, 11 lodges and 454 members. These represent a total of 544 lodges, and some 28,000
members, or, with the United States, a grand total of about 10,350 lodges and 585,000 subscribing members.
As, in some returns, Cuba is also included, the grand total would in that case be raised by 77 lodges and 4000
members. In other words, in North America, taking in all the lodges under all jurisdictions, including that of
England, there are some 600,000 brethren who are active members of our fraternity. In no country in the
world has Freemasonry found a more congenial soil than in the United States, and we trust that the
brotherhood on both sides of the " big pond " will continue to be on terms of intimacy and friendship, so long
as the need for such associations exists."

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At the quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, held on 5th May, the Grand Committee
reported that the sum of £1665 had been transferred from the bank account of Grand Lodge to the Fund of
Scottish Benevolence, as a further payment of the floating debt due by Grand Lodge. This left £424 to credit
of Grand Lodge, which it was recommended should be invested. The Scottish Masonic Benevolent Fund
now amounts to £6450. During the quarter £150 had been granted to Masons and widows and families of
Masons. During the quarter the income of Grand Lodge was £1670, and expenditure £895. There had been
1525 entrants to Scottish Freemasonry during the three months.

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INCREASE OF SALARY.—On the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes, the Grand Lodge of
England has raised the salary of the Grand Secretary, Bro. Col. Shadwell H. Clerke, from £800 to £1000 a
year.

At its quarterly communication on 1st June, the Grand Lodge of England authorised grants to twelve Masons
and widows of Masons from the Benevolent Fund to the amount of £925, and, in commemoration of the
jubilee of the Queen's reign, voted £2000 to the Masonic Institution for Boys, £2000 to the Masonic
Institution for Girls, and £2000 to the Masonic Benevolent Institution.

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The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales has fined the Provincial Grand Secretary of
Nottinghamshire for irregularly granting dispensations to unqualified brethren to fill the chairs of Mark
Lodges.

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The sixth and last volume of the " History of Freemasonry," by Bro. Robert Freke Gould, the eminent
Masonic student and historian, has been published by Thomas C. Jack, Ludgate Hill, London.

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The present senior Grand Warden of England is Bro. H.R.H. Prince Albert Victor of Wales. The Prince was
born on 8th January, 1864, and is therefore 23 years of age. He was initiated into Freemasonry on 17th
March, 1885, was passed to the degree of F... C... on 7th May, 1885, and was raised to the degree of M...
M… on 8th June, 1885. He was appointed Senior Grand Warden on 27th April, 1887.

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MASONIC RECEPTION TO LORD CARRINGTON.

[From S.A. Register of July 27, per favour W. Bro. J. H. Cunningham, G.S.]
The quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons, South Australian Constitution, was begun
on Wednesday, July 20, when the Chief Justice (Hon. S. J. Way), the Grand Master, " called off " till
Tuesday evening, July 26, to allow the brethren an opportunity of meeting Lord Carrington as P.S.G.W. of
the Grand Lodge of England. Accordingly on the latter occasion about 200 brethren, representing every
degree of rank above and including that of Master Mason, assembled in the Freemasons' Hall, Flinders street,
and formed together a brilliant spectacle.

His Lordship, upon entering the Grand Lodge, was received with due ceremony, and conducted; by the
Grand Stewards to a place at the right of the Grand Master.

The Grand Secretary (Bro. J. H. Cunningham) read the following address :—" To His Excellency the Right
Honourable Lord Carrington P.C., G.C.M.G., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Colony
of New South Wales, Past Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mesonsof
England, &c., &c. May it please your Lordship—We the members of the Ancient and Honourable Society of
Free and Accepted Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of South Australia in Grand Lodge
assembled, desire to offer your Lordship a cordial and fraternal welcome upon the occasion of your visit to
this colony. As British subjects we are proud of your Lordship's public career in England; as colonists we
recognise the skill and ability with which your Lordship has filled the high office of Governor of New South
Wales ; but as Masons we are especially proud of your Lordship's high rank in the Grand Lodge of England,
of your services to the English Constitution, and of the zeal which you have always manifested for the
welfare of the craft at large. Although as South Australian Masons we are not now under the jurisdiction of
the Grand Lodge of England, we entertain, both from old associations as well as present relationship, the
most affectionate feelings towards that Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of England has accorded to the
Grand Lodge of South Australia the most cordial recognition of its rights and privileges as an independent
Grand Lodge. We are, therefore, glad of the opportunity of expressing through your Lordship our fraternal
sentiments towards, the Grand Lodge of which your Lordship is so distinguished an ornament. The present
also is the happy occasion of our welcoming in your Lordship's person the most eminent English Mason who
has honoured our Grand Lodge with a fraternal visit. Offering your Lordship our warmest wishes for the
health and happiness of yourself, Lady Carrington, and your children, we subscribe ourselves, on behalf of
the Grand Lodge of South Australia, your Lordship's most obedient servants and brethren, S. J. WAY, Grand
Master ; J. H. CUNNINGHAM, Grand Secretary."

The Grand Master in the course of his address said—I am sure you will all agree with me that the incident of
this evening is one of the most interesting that has happened in the history of South Australian Masonry. We
all appreciate it as a high honour that we are able to welcome to this Grand Lodge a nobleman and statesman
of high rank, the great and able Governor of the neighbouring colony of New South Wales, and a
distinguished member of the Grand Lodge of England. I think I may add that our interest in the proceedings
of this evening is heightened by the fact that this is the first time we have had the opportunity of expressing
to a member of the Grand Lodge of England in person the fraternal sentiments which we entertain towards
that Grand Lodge. We no longer owe allegiance to and we are no longer under the authority of the Grand
Lodge of England, but we are bound to it by the much more inseparable and indissoluble ties of fraternity
and of affection. On the occasion on which recognition was granted to us, the Acting Grand Master was the
Right Hon. the Earl of Limerick. That noble Lord was good enough to express the opinion that this Grand
Lodge was " a promising addition to the Grand Lodges of the world," and he further went on to say that the
Masons of South Australia, under the South Australian Constitution, " might be trusted to maintain and
uphold the great traditions of English Freemasonry." It is not for me, representing the Grand Lodge of South
Australia, to say that that promise has been fulfilled, but I may venture to assure your Lordship, and to ask
your Lordship to assure your brethren in the Grand Lodge of England, that the Grand Lodge of South
Australia is earnestly striving to maintain the great traditions of English Masonry. Is loyalty to the Crown
one of those traditions? Then I venture to say that Her Majesty in her wide dominions has no more loyal
subjects than the Masonic adherents of the South Australian Constitution, and certainly her jubilee was not
more gratefully celebrated in any part of the British Empire than by South Australian Masons. Is purity of
ritual another of the great traditions of British Masonry ? Then I am able to inform your Lordship that it you
had had the opportunities which I have had of visiting lodges within the wide territory of the Grand Lodge,
of South Australia—500 or 600 miles apart—not merely metropolitan lodges, but lodges so far distant as
Port Augusta and some of the towns in the Northern Areas and Mount Gambier in the south-east, you would
find the Masonic ritual carried out with the same faithfulness, with the same accuracy as are witnessed in the
best of the English Lodges. And looking at the substance which underlies all ritual, it will be a source of
satisfaction to your Lordship and to your brethren of the Grand Lodge of England to be assured that we take
care in the South Australian Lodges to secure that none but true and worthy men are admitted into our
brotherhood. Is brotherly love one of the great traditions of English Masonry ? Then, my Lord, in South
Australian Masonry I present to you a united brotherhood. The serenity of our lodges has not been disturbed
by the slightest difference or schism. If I may be pardoned for giving a single instance of that brotherly
affection to which I refer you will find it in the kind forbearance and the affectionate loyalty with which I
have been supported in the high office to which I have been undeservedly called by the suffrages of my
brethren, and for which so many of the brotherhood are so much better fitted than I am to fill. Is charity
another of the great traditions of English Masonry? Then I beg to assure your Lordship that charity is
dispensed to distressed Masons from the private ledges and from the Benevolent Fund which forms one of
the institutions of our Grand Lodge, and to the distribution of that charity we look only to the fact that the
recipient is a Mason. No matter whether he be under the English, Irish, or Scotch Constitution, he has the
same consideration as Masons belonging to the South Australian Constitution. * * * * To-day I am glad to
present you, my Lord, to the Grand Lodge of South Australia, in the character of an able advocate of
Masonic union. We have read with pride, and with greater pleasure than I can express, the noble, the
courageous, and the patriotic words which you gave utterance to at a great Masonic gathering in New South
Wales a few weeks ago, when you expressed a hope that Masonry in New South Wales might become what
it is in England, in Scotland, and in South Australia, " a great harmonious whole."

* * * I have now the pleasure of handing to you the address which imperfectly expresses the feelings of the
Masons of South Australia towards your Lordship. I assure you that every one present greets you with much
stronger feelings than those which this address expressos, or which I have been able to express in the few
imperfect words which I have addressed to you on behalf of the brethren of the Grand Lodge of South
Australia.

M.W.D.G.M. Bro. H. E. Downer, M.P., added some complimentary remarks to His Lordship and to the
Grand Master.
The Grand Master suitably responded, and added—I may be permitted to mention one thing which gives me
personally very great pleasure in connection with the visit to this Grand Lodge of Lord Carrington. It is the

circumstance that I have been honoured by the Grand Lodge of England by being appointed their repre-
sentative near this Grand Lodge.

Lord Carrington said in response--Most Worshipful Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brethren, and Brethren:
I beg to return you my most respectful thanks for the cordial and fraternal welcome you have been pleased to
accord to me on my first visit to the colony of South Australia. I received with satisfaction and I am very
grateful for the terms in which this address has been tendered to me, not only in my capacity as a brother
Mason, but as a representative of Her Most Gracious Majesty in the neighbouring colony of New South
Wales. I recognise with pleasure the affectionate feelings and the cordial relations that you entertain towards
the Grand Lodge of England, and it is my earnest hope and fervent prayer that the Great Architect of the
Universe will ever continue to watch over and preserve the interests of our craft. I beg further with great
respect to thank you warmly for the kind way in which you have introduced the names of Lady Carrington
and our children. I think it would be unbecoming in me if, after the cordial, kind, and flattering remarks
which my most worshipful brother has uttered to you about myself, I do not attempt in the few feeble words
that I can at this moment command offer to you grateful thanks for the very gracious compliment which the
brethren have pleased to pay to me this evening. I had no idea when I arrived to-night that I should be so
highly honoured. I feel it deeply. This is an evening which to the end of my life I shall never forget. I feel
most strongly the kind words which the Most Worshipful Grand Master has spoken about me, and the
judicious and fraternal way in which he has referred to the unhappy divisions which at present exist among
Freemasons in the colony of New South Wales. It would not be right for me to say one word on that subject,
except to express the hope that these divisions may soon cease, and that we may presently find ourselves in
the happy and fraternal condition in which you now are in South Australia. That happy conclusion can only
be brought about by the blessing of the Grand Architect of the Universe and by our own individual
endeavours, and it is my earnest hope and fervent prayer that I,may see the brethren of New South Wales
united and enjoying as true happiness as my brethren in the South Australian Constitution who are this
evening assembled here.
The Grand Director of Ceremonies (Bro. G. C. Knight), who had charge of the ceremonial during the
evening, then directed the brethren to accord the Grand Master and Lord Carrington special Masonic
honours. The two distinguished Masons then left to attend the Governor's ball, and the Masonic business
proceeded.

The Grand Lodge was closed in ample form by the D.G.M. (Bro. H. E. Downer, M.P.)
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LODGE MEETINGS

ROBERT BURNS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, S.C. (Dunedin).—The regular monthly meeting of the above
Lodge of Instruction was held in the lower Masonic Hall, Moray Place, on Thursday evening, 4th August, at
8 o'clock. The lodge was opened in ancient form, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and
con-firmed. The following brethren were in office for the evening :—R.W.M., Bro. Price; S.W., Bro.
Sinclair; J.W., Bro. Ross; S.D., Bro. Newton ; J.D., Bro. Tennant ; LG., Bro. Brew. The candidate, Bro.
Nugent, was then placed between the Pillars, and satisfactorily answered the usual questions. The lodge was
then passed, the ceremony being conducted by the R.W.N. Bro. Price. The working tools were presented by
J.W. Bro. Ross. The lecture on the tracing board was ably delivered by the R.W.M., and the final charge by
Bro. Brew. The lodge was then reduced to the E.. A.. degree. P.M. Bro. J. Baxter congratulated the R.N.M.
on the way in which he delivered the lecture.—The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at
the lower Masonic Hall, Moray Place, on Thursday, 7th July, at 8 p.m. The following brethren filled the
offices :—R.W.M., Bro. Price ; S.W., Bro. Brew ; J.W., Bro. Raflils ; S.D., Bro. Ross ; J.D., Bro. Newton ;
I.G., Bro. Pennant. The business of the evening was Initiation, P.M. Bro. Cherrie, preceptor, (who also acted
as candidate), the ceremony being ably conducted by the R.W.M. Bro. Price, who also gave the lecture on
the tracing board in a very creditable manner. Bro. Ross gave the working tools, and Bro. Brew the final
charge. After electing the officers for the next monthly meeting, the lodge was closed in ancient form at 9.30
p.m. (This report was unavoidably held over.)

HIRAM LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, E.C. (Dunedin).—The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday, 8th
August, at the Freemasons' Hall, Moray Place, Dunedin. There were present—Preceptor, P.M. Bro. T. A.
Peterkin ; Deputy Preceptor, P.M. Bro. Geo. Gordon ; Secretary, Bro. Hunt ; the officers for the evening as
follows V.M., Bro. De Renzy ; S.V., Bro. H. A. Hatton ; J.W., Bro. Capstick ; S.D., Bro. Blackmore ; J. D.,

Bro. Ronaldson ; LG., No. Ahfeldt ; also, P.M.'s Bros. Ronaldson and Silverston, and other brethren. The
lodge was opened in the first, second, and third degrees. The ceremony of " Raising" was rehearsed by the
W.M. The lodge was called off and on, and reduced to first degree. The various greetings and Masonic fire
were explained. The work of the evening was then criticised by the Preceptor and Deputy Preceptor. Bro. F.
A. Green (W.M. of Waikouaiti Lodge), and P.M. Bro. Silverston were elected members of the lodge. Bro. H.
A. Hatton was elected W.M. for the next fortnightly meeting, and appointed his officers. The lodge was
closed in due form at 10 o'clock.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hiram Lodge of Instruction was held
in the Freemasons' Hall, Dunedin, on Monday, 22nd August. Present--P.M. Bro. T. A. Peterkin, Preceptor;
P.M. Bro. George Gordon, Deputy Preceptor ; the officers for the evening, viz., Bro. H. A. Hatton, W.M. ;
Bro. Capstick, S.W. ; Bro. Stone, J.W. ; Bro. W. Hatton, acting Sec. ; Bro. Ronaldson, S.D. ; Bro. Ahfeld,
J.D., and other brethren. The lodge was opened in the three degrees, and reduced to the host. The ceremony
of Initiation was rehearsed by the W.M. The seventh section of the first lecture was then worked by Deputy
Preceptor, Bro. Gordon, assisted by Bro. Ronaldson. After the transaction of routine business, the lodge was
closed in due form.

LODGE OTAGO KILWINNING, No. 417, S.C. (Otago).—The regular monthly meeting of Lodge Otago
Kilwinning, No 417, S.C., was held at the Freemasons' Hall, Moray Place, Dunedin, on Thursday, t 1 th
August, when Mr. Charles Fraser and Mr. Harry William Cook were initiated into the mysteries of ancient
Freema. sonry. The ceremony was conducted by the R.W.M., Bro. Raffills, assisted by Bro. Price, S.W., who
presented the working tools, and Bro. Wm. Dawson, D.M., who delivered the final charge. The lodge was
closed at 9.35 p.m., after which the brethren retired to the refreshment room, and enjoyed a social hour.

LODGE OF OTAGO, NO. 844, E.C. (Otago). —The regular monthly meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall,
Moray Place, Dunedin, on Tuesday, 2nd August. Present—W.M., Bro. Rev. W. Ronaldson; S.W., Bro. T. W.
Croft; J.W., Bro. G. J. Blackm ore ; acting S.D., Bro. Bamfield ; acting J.D., P.M. Bro. Gen. Gordon ; Sec.,
Bro. T. G. De Renzy ; Treas., P.M., Bro. T. A. Peterkin ; LG., Bro. W. )McAdam; Steward, Bro. Wright;
also, several members and visiting brethren. The lodge was opened punctually at 8 o'clock. The principal
business of the evening was the initiation of Mr W. A. Short, the ceremony being performed by the W.M.and
P.M. Bro. Bamfeld, the final charge given by P.M. Bro. T. A. Peterkin, and the lecture on the tracing board
by P.M. Bro. Geo. Gordon. The W.M. called the attention of members to the new bye laws, which had been
printed and distributed. The Treasurer gave a very favourable report of the financial position of the lodge,
and said that if the quarterly dues were promptly paid, he would be able at the next meeting to announce that
the lodge had discharged all liabilities, and had a sum to credit. Two brethren were proposed as joining
members, and three candidates for initiation were proposed. The Secretary read out the names of brethren
eligible for the office of W.M., the election for which will rake place at the next meeting. After the
transaction of some routine business, the lodge was closed in due form at to p.m.

LODGE ST JOHN, No. 1137, E.C. (Timaru).—This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening,
July 29th, at the Lodgeroom, Church st. Lodge opened at 8.15 by Bro. Shappere, R.W.M. ; Bro. Shepherd,
acting S.W. ; Bro. Walker, J.-W. ; Bro. Glasson, S.D. ; Bro. Shirtcliffc, J.D. ; Bro. Milton, Secretary ; Bro.
Mullins, Treasurer; Bro. -Watson, LG.; Bro. Morgan, Tyler. The following visitors were also present:—P.M.
Bro. Stephens, Lodge Somerset, 1811 ; P.M. S. Anderson, and Bros. Wright, Morgan, Waugh, Mair, and
Hooper, Caledonian, 534, S.C. ; Bro. AV. D. Meers, Victory, 1927 ; Bro. A. Little, Brotherly Love, 229.
After a considerable amount of business had been dispatched, Messrs. 'Wells and Green, two candidates,
being in attendance, were duly balloted for, and initiated into the E.. A.. degree. The officers of this lodge
would do well if they acted on the advice given in last month's issue of the MASONIC JOURNAL, viz., that of
forming a Lodge of Instruction, it being very evident from the manner in which the ceremony of Initiation
was performed, that such an institution in connection with the lodge is sadly needed. After congratulations
from visitors present had been conveyed, the lodge was closed in due and ancient form at 10.20 p.m.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF CANTERBURY, S.C.--The Quarterly Communication of the District Grand
Lodge of Canterbury, S.C., took place on Thursday evening, 14th July, at the St. Augustine Hall, Manchester
street, Christchurch, R.W.D.G.M., Bro. the Rev. Jas. Hill presiding. The Lodges represented at roll call were
Nos. 5762, 534, 585, 604, 619, 675, and 694. Quarterly reports were received and laid upon the table from
the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Prov. G.L.N.I. of N.Z., S.C. ; D.G.L. of Otago and Southland, E.C. ; and
D.G.L. of Canterbury, I.C. Correspondence was read from the Grand Lodges of Scotland, Prov. G.L. N.I. of
N.Z., S.C., relating to the " Nellie " case, and D.G.L. of Queensland, advising the expulsion and suspension

of two members of the Craft. Correspondence was read from subordinate lodges. The report of the Standing
Committee was received—recommending "That to celebrate the occasion of the Queen's Jubilee a
Benevolent Fund be instituted in D.G. Lodge," which received the unanimous approval of the members, and
the Standing Committee was instructed to meet at an early date, and draw up a report for consideration at the
next communication, for the establishment of the said fund, several of the brethren present subscribing as a
nucleus. The D.G. Master appointed as his officers for next term—D.D.G.M., Bro. J. C. Watson; D.G.S.W.,
Bro. H. T. Gourlay; D.G.J.W., Bro. J. Wendelkin; D.G. Secretary, Bro. J. L. Carrell ; D.G. Chaplain, Rev.
Bro. Geo. Barclay ; nominated by D.G. Lodge as D.G. Treasurer, Bro. H. Christie ; D.G.S.D., Bro. L. \\V.
Francis ; D.G. J.D., No. J. T. Park; D.G. Bible-Br., Bro. John Grubb; D.G. Dir. Ger., Bro. W. Pine; D.G.
Swd.-Br., Bro. R. Buchanan; D.C. Stand.-Br., E. Eastwood; D.G Organists, Bros. Rowe and Bourdôt ; D.G.
Stewards, Bros. Coltman, Sealy, A. Mills, R. Patton, \\V. Jackson, and Thos. Coupar ; D.G.J.G., Bros. Barsht
and Natsey; D.G. Tyler, A. Fraser. Resolved —" That to suit the accommodation of the visiting brethren,
D.G.L. endeavours to have the Quarterly Communication held upon the second Monday, instead of second
Thursday, as at present. The D.G. Secretary drew the attention of the officers nominated at the present
meeting to the necessity of making themselves financial members in their respective lodges and in District
Grand Lodge clues, before the date of election. Nothing further offering, the D.G. Lodge was closed in due
form at 10 p.m.

REMOVAL.— The Robert Burns Lodge, S.C., and the Canterbury Lodge, E.C. have shifted their quarters
from the Canterbury Masonic Hall, to the St. Augustine, Manchester street North, Christchurch, so that now
no meetings of the brethren are held in the Canterbury, and the ridiculous proceeding of making use of two
buildings in a comparatively small place like " the City of the Plains " for fraternal meetings has at last been
swept away. The St. Augustine Hall is a fine building, and likely to prove quite commodious enough for
Masonic purposes during the next quarter of a century. N.Z. Freemason.

ST. THOMAS KILWINNING LODGE, No. 659 (Otago).—A meeting was held on August 3rd, at Masonic Ball,
Kaitangata. Present—Bro. W. Bain, W.M. ; Bro. W. Reid, S. W. ; Bro. J. G. Bentley, J.W. ; P.M. Bro. J.
Shore, Sec. ; Bro. G. Leishman, S.D. ; Bro. J. Hislop, J.D. ; Bro. J. Clark, I.G. ; Bro. W. McInnes, Tyler ;
P.M.'s Bros. Dobbie and Shore, and a large attendance of menthe's. The lodge was opened in the E.. A...
degree. After some business of a formal nature had been transacted, a ballot was taken for W. F. Crow and
W. Barross, which the W. M. declared clear. The candidates were then duly admitted into the mysteries of
the E.. A.. degree. The W.M. conducted the ceremony, P.M. Bro. J. Shore presented the tools and gave the
charge, and P.M. Bro. Dobbie the lecture. The lodge was then closed in peace, harmony, and brotherly love,
at 9.30 p.m.

Robert Burns Lodge, No. 604, S.C. (Christchurch).—A meeting was held on Tuesday, August 16th, at the St.
Augustine Masonic Hall, Manchester street, Christchurch. Present—Bro. W. Jackson, W.M. ; Bro. P. Hill,
S.W. ; Bro. J. Gunthrip, J.W. ; Bro. H. Tuck, Treas. ; Bro. W. Barsht, Sec. ; Bro. E. H. Cooper, S.D. ; Bro. R.
Belgrave, J.D. ; Bro. C. W. Pught, D.C. ; Br o. J. M. Walker, LG. ; Bro. R. Stevens, Tyler ; P.M.'s Bros. J. if.
Park, H. T. Gourlay, and about 20 members ; Bro. W. Sharland, W.M. St. Augustine, 6o9, E.C., and a large
number of visitors from different lodges in the district. Messrs. Finlay, Campbell, and William Heavey were
balloted for, and duly declared elected members of the lodge, and, being in attendance, were duly initiated
into the mysteries and privileges of an E.. A.. Mason, W. Bro. Sharland, W.M. St. Augustine Lodge,
presenting the working tools in a very able manner, and Bro. P. Hill, W.S.W., delivering the charge. The
lodge was then closed in due and ancient form, after which the brethren adjourned to the supper room, where
a very pleasant evening was spent, thus terminating a very successful meeting.

LODGE ST ANDREWS, No. 639, S.C. (Wellington).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place on
Thursday, the 28th July, R.W.M., No. William Stuart presiding. A very large number of brethren were in
attendance. The W.M., officers, and brethren of Lodge Wellington paid a fraternal visit. The W.M. of
Leinster Lodge, and several members of the Pacific Lodge, were also present. Bros. Booek, Thomas, and
Anderson were initiated, the R.W.M. performing his work in a very impressive and able manner, Bro. A.
Jack giving the charge in good style. A most enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren after the lodge
closed.
CARGILL KILWINNING LODGE, No. 632, S.C. (Port Chalmers).—A meeting was held on loth August at the
Sailors' Rest, Port Chalmers. Present—Bro. John T. Warburton, W.M.; Bro. R. G. Anderson, S.W.; Bro. R.
Robertson, J.W. ; Bro. Wm. Budge, Sec. ; Bro. E. Holland, S.D. ; Bro. J. McKay, J.D.; Bro. A. Speak, 1.G. ;

Jas. Arnott, Tyler ; and P.M. Bro. Alfred Perry. Mr. Robert Morton, engineer, aged 32, was initiated, the
ceremony being performed b) the R.W.M., assisted by the S.W., who gave the working tools and the N.. E.•.
charge.

LODGE WELLINGTON, No. 1521, E.C. (Wellington).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at
the Masonic Hall, Boulcott street, on Friday, Aug. 19th. The W.M.'s of Lodges Leinster, I.C., St. Andrew,
S.C., and Ruapehu (Mar-ton), E.C., were present, as well as several other visitors. The work of the evening
consisted of two " Passings," which were worked in an efficient manner. The working tools were presented
by the S.W.. Bro. Pinel, and the charge was delivered by Bro. Sir E. C. Gibbes, P.M. The lodge having
resumed in the first degree, a long discussion ensued on the Treasurer's statement. It was decided to vote £5
towards the D.G.L. Fund for aged and distressed Masons, and to invest a portion of the surplus funds in
shares in the Freemasons' Hall Co. Hearty good wishes having been tendered the lodge closed in due form at
11.15 p.m.

LODGE N.Z. PACIFIC, No. 517, E.C. (Wellington).—The regular monthly meeting was held on August 8th,
the attendance of brethren being somewhat small. The ceremony of the evening was a " passing," which was
worked in an able and efficient manner. The lodge was closed in peace, love, and harmony at 10.10 p.m.

LODGE ST ANDREW, No. 639, S.C. (Wellington).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on
Thursday, July 28th, there being a very large attendance of brethren. The W.M., officers, and brethren of
Lodge Wellington were present on an official visit, and amongst the visitors were the W.M. of the Leinster
Lodge, I.C., and several members of N.Z. Pacific, E.C. The work of the evening consisted of three initiations
which were conducted by the R.W.M. and his officers in a satisfactory manner. The R.W.M. rose for the first
time, when Bro. Carr, P.M. moved the motion standing in his name, relative to reduction in the current
expenses of the lodge. A long discussion ensued, and a very general desire appeared to he present to keep
down expenses as much as possible, without impairing the maintenance of becoming hospitality. The lodge
was closed in peace, love, and harmony at 10.40 p.m.

LODGE WATERLOO, No. 463, S.C. (Wellington).—This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday,
9th August. There was no ritual work to be done, and, at the request of the R.W.M., the S.W. gave the lecture
on the T.B. in the second degree in a very accomplished manner. On the lodge resuming in the first degree, a
discussion ensued as to the lodge finances, and upon the motion of Bro. Treasurer the whole question was
referred to a committee to report to the October meeting. The lodge was closed at 9.45 p.m.

LODGE LEINSTER, No. 469, LC. (Wellington).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on
Wednesday, August 3rd, and was attended by nearly sixty brethren. Lodges Waterloo, S.C., and N.Z. Pacific,
E.C. were present officially, and numerous other visitors were in attendance. The I.P.M., Bro. Ellison, is
about to proceed to Auckland, and opportunity was taken of the occasion to present him and P.i4I.'s Bros.
Fownes and Patterson with P.M. jewels. The presentations were made by Bro. Grady, W.M., in a very
appropriate speech, which was suitably responded to by the three brethren. On an adjournment to the supper
room, Bro. Ellison's health was drunk in bumpers, and every good wish expressed for his health and
prosperity.

WATERLOO R.A. CHAPTER, S.C. (Wellington).—A meeting of the Mark Lodge attached to this Chapter was
held on Tuesday, August 16th, when a candidate was duly advanced to the Mark degree. The ceremony was
ably conducted by Bro. Williams, Z. of the Chapter, and acting Master of the Mark Lodge.

ST JOHN KILWINNING, No. 662, S.C. (Otago).—The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 25th ult.,
in the Masonic Hall, N.E. Valley, when there were present a number of members and visitors. R.W.M., Bro.
C. Allen was in the chair, and was supported by I.P.M. Bro. J. Farquharson, Bros. D. McNicol, W.M. 468,
I.C., D. Cherrie, P.M. 432, S.C., and Murray, W.M. Lodge Taieri, S.C. Bro. A. Smith was passed to the F.'.
C.. degree, the ceremony being excellently performed by the R.W.M., S.W. Bro. Smith giving the working
tools, J.W. Bro. Jeffery the charge, and I.P.M. Bro. Farquharson the lecture. The R.W.M. reported that he
had made satisfactory arrangements re the rent, for which service he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks,
and authorised to sign the necessary agreement. The lodge was closed at 9.45 p.m., and a pleasant hour spent
in sociality.

LODGE HIRAM, M.M.M., No. 272, E.C. (Otago).—A meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall,
Dunedin, on Wednesday, August 10th. M.W.M. M.M.U. Westwood presided. Bros. W. Wishart and B.
Rotter were balloted for, and proved unanimous in their favour. Business general, after which the lodge was
closed in due form.

KILWINNING OTAGO CHAPTER, No. 116, S.C. (Otago).—The monthly communication of this Chapter was
held in the Dunedin Hall on August 22nd. The Chapter was opened in the Mark degree, M.W.M.M. Bro.
Robertson being in the chair. There were two candidates on the circular, but, owing to a misunderstanding
about the night of meeting, neither of them was in attendance. M.E.Z. Comp. W. Caldwell then took the
chair for the nomination of officers, but before taking the nominations he gave a short address, in the course
of which he mentioned that on the 23rd inst, the Chapter would have reached its 21st year of existence, and
out of that time he had nine times been Z: After nominations had been taken, a committee was appointed to
attend to the installation, and the Chapter was closed.

LODGE CALEDONIAN, No. 534, S.C. (Timaru).—A meeting was held on Aug. 9th, at Lodge-room, Bank
street. Present—Bro. Thos. Henderson, W.M; Bro. J. Broadhead, S.W. ; Bro. F. White, J.W. ; Bro. T.
Bassford, D.M. ; Bro. S. Anderson, Treas. ; Bro. R. Thickens, Sec. ; Bro. T. H. Clarke, S.D. ; Bro. C. H.
Hooper, J.D. ; Bro. J. R. Hooper, Organist ; Bro. J. Gliddon, I.G. ; Bros. A. Waugh and A. White, Stewds. ;
Bro. C. Kelly, Tyler ; P.M.'s Bros. B. Rawley, W. D. Akers, Victory, 1927, E.C. ; H. Stephenson, Somerset,
1811 ; Bros. James Mail., P. Bertie, Chas. Moore, W. R. Quinn, J. S. Keith, E. G. Chiffey, and W. Jones ;
and visiting Bros. O. Shaw, 537, S.C., R. Wood, 1811, E.G., H. H. Guthrie, 432, S.C., and Chas. Green,
1137, E.C. Bros. Bertie, Moore, and Quinn, were " passed." Bro. Stephenson gave a very interesting and
instructive lecture on " Symbolic Light." Four candidates having been proposed and hearty good wishes
having been received, the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 10 p.m.—An emergency meeting was
held on Tuesday, August 23rd at the lodge-room at 8 p.m. Present—Bro. T. Henderson, W.M. ; Bro. J.
Broadhead, S.W. ; Bro. F. White, J.W. ; Bro. J. Hooper, Organist ; P.M. Bro. S. Anderson, Treas. ; Bro. R.
Thickens, Sec. ; Bro T. Clarke, S.D. ; Bro. C. H. Hooper, J.D. ; Bro. T. Bassford, D.M. ; Bro. J. Gliddon, I.G.
; Bro. A. Waugh, Stewd. ; Bro. C. Kelly, Tyler; P.M.'s Bros. T. G. Rawley, R. Stuart, and Reid, and several
members and visitors. Five candidates were balloted for and elected. Two, Messrs. Jas. Allen and J. Baird,
being in attendance, were duly initiated into the E.. A.. degree, the charge being delivered by P.M. Bro.
Rawley in a very able and impressive manner.

LODGE ST JOHN. No. 610, S.C. (Invercargill).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 19th
August, and was fairly well attended by P.M.'s and members. The lodge was opened in usual form at 8 p.m.
sharp. A ballot was taken for Mr. F. W. Mitford, who was declared elected. Mr Mitford and Mr Forrester
(who had been elected at previous meeting), were then admitted, properly prepared, and initiated into the E..
A.. degree by the R.W.M. Bros. Crawley, Fall and Taylor, candidates for passing, having satisfied the lodge
that they were prepared to be passed, were then admitted and passed to the second or F.•. C.. degree. The
lodge was then reduced, and correspondence was read and disposed of. Bro. F. W. Burwell sent in his
resignation, which was received. One gentleman was proposed for initiation. The lodge was then closed in
the usual form at 10.40 p.m.

LODGE CELTIC, No. 477, S.C. (Otago).—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Dunedin
Masonic Hall, on August 18th. W.M. Bro. C. Macandrew presided, and there was a good attendance of
members and visitors. Messrs. J. Grindley, T. Mackie, and W. Johnston were initiated into the mysteries of
the first degree, the ceremony being conducted by the R.W.M., assisted by P.M.'s Bros. Baxter and Mowat,
and Bros. Macpherson and Sinclair, after which the lodge closed in peace and harmony at to o'clock. A small
social meeting was afterwards held, when the visitors spoke in high terms of the working they had seen.

LODGE ST JOHN’S, No. 461, S.C. (Milton).—A meeting was held on Thursday evening, August 18th, at the
Council Chambers. Present—Bro. W. "4cElrea, W.M.; Bro. W. Moore, S.W. ; Bro. W. Mitchell, J.W. ; Bro.
J. Whytock, S.M. ; Bro. F. Bastings, Treas. ; Bro. W. W. White, Sec. ; Bro. A. McKechnie, S.D. ; Bro. N.
Roulston, J.D. ; Bro. F. Grant, Organist ; Bro. T. O. Scott, I.G. ; Bros. W. Wallis and D. Tweedie, Stewards ;
Bro. F. Julius, Tyler ; P.M. Bro. J. Hollick ; Bros. W. Taylor, T. Corsan, A. Young, J. McMurtrie, W.
Watson, J. Porter, W. Reid, and H. Fitzsimmons. The lodge was opened in the first degree, and the minutes
of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Two candidates, being in attendance, were examined previous
to being passed, and, the examination proving successful, the lodge was passed, and the ceremony performed

in a very masterly manner. The lodge was then lowered, and business of an unimportant nature transacted.
During the ceremony Masonic odes and hymns were rendered by the choir. The lodge was closed in peace
and harmony at 9.30 p.m.

LODGE ST ANDREW, No. 432, S.C. (Otago).—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on
Tuesday, 9th of August. The lodge was opened in due form, and there was a good attendance of members.
Three members were initiated by the newly-elected R.W.M., Bro. P. Wilson. The working tools were
presented by J.W. Bro. Nugent, the final charge by S.W. Bro. J. Ogg, and P.M. Bro. Cherrie, in a very able
manner, delivered the lecture.

LODGE UNITED SERVICE, No. 421, I.C. (Auckland).—The brethren of Lodge United Service presented Bro.
Thos. Wm. Allen with a handsome marble timepiece at the last meeting of the lodge, held on Wednesday,
27th July in the Masonic Hall, as a tribute to the excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of
Master during the past twelve months. The presentation was made on behalf of the lodge by Bro. Trafford.
The timepiece is a valuable one, and will, doubtless, be prized by Bro. Allen as a souvenir of a very pleasant
occasion.

LODGE TAURANGA, No. 462, I.C. (Tauranga).—Bro. D. Lundon, W.M. ; Bro. L. D. Easton, S.W. ; Bro. J.
Gilmore, J.W. ; Bro. W. Johnston, B.A., Chap. ; Bro. A. C. Turner, Leas.; Bro. J. Murphy, M.A., Sec. ; Bro.
A. W. Burrows, S.D. ; Bro. R. Carson, J.D. ; Bro. A. Gilmore, P.M., D.C. ; Bro. G Gardi ter, I.G. ; Bro. W.
A. Clarke, Steward ; Bro. W. Harkness, Tyler. The above are the names of the officers of Lodge Tauranga,
No. 462, I.C., for the present year. They were elected on May 6th, and installed on June 24th.

ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1137, E.C. (Timaru).—A meeting was held on Friday, August 26th, at the lodge-
room, Church street, Timaru, at 8 p.m. Present—Bro. Shappere, W.M.; Bro. Fraser, S. W. ; Bro. Walker,
J.W. ; Bro. Mullins, Treas. ; Bro. J. Melton, Sec. ; Bro. S. H. Kirby, acting S.D. ; Bro. W. Hobbs, acting J.D.;
Bro. F. Watson, I.G. ; Bro. R. Morgan, Tyler; P.M. Bro. Stephenson (Somerset Lodge, 1811, E.C.) ; Bros. J.
Shepherd, C. Green, Bruce, Shirtcliffe, Towsey, Wells, Penny, and Drummond ; visiting Bros. T. Henderson,
W.M., J. Broadhead, S.W., and C. H. Hooper, J.D., of Lodge Caledonian, 534, S.C. IMO. Wells was passed
to the F.. C.. degree, the charge being very impressively delivered by Bro. Shappere, RAN .M. Non-financial
members' names were erased from the roll. One candidate was proposed, and the lodge was closed in clue
and ancient form at 11.10 p.m.

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Miscellaneous Articles

THE FREEMASONS AND THE QUEEN.

The brilliant and imposing ceremony which took place at the Royal Albert Hall on June 13th, will be long
remembered in the annals of English Freemasonry. Only once before in the memory of any Mason now
living has any such gathering of the Craft been seen in this country, and that was twelve years ago, when the
Prince of Wales was installed as Grand Master of the Order. Then the event was marked by the attendance
of eight thousand of the Brethren, who filled the Albert Hall, and were the witnesses of a
spectacle, the gorgeous magnificence of which no one who was present is ever likely to forget.
Yesterday 's gathering could not in one sense vie with the memorial event of 1875 ; but it fell not
far short in picturesque beauty and interest. Six thousand three hundred guinea tickets had been
sold through the medium of the various Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the
attendance was little short of that number.

The doors of the hall were opened shortly after two o 'clock, and the building immediately began
to fill with Brethren, who, in obedience to the command of the Grand Master, all wore full Craft
clothing. The seats had, with certain special exceptions, been allotted in the order of priority of
application, and the arrangements were carried out by a large staff of stewards with a precision
which contributed not a little to the agreeable character of the gathering. Under the great organ
had been erected a dais, carpeted with scarlet cloth, on which stood the throne of the Grand
Master, gorgeous in purple and gold, and surmounted with the Prince of Wales 's feathers, flanked

on either side with the globes. In the background hung the Prince 's banner, with the motto " Audi,
vide, tace," amidst a forest of luxuriant palms ; the front of the dais was adorned with a wealth of
hothouse plants, ferns, and flowers. In front of the throne stood a richly-upholstered pedestal
bearing the gavel and a quaint silver inkstand, intended for the Grand Master 's use in signing the
Address to the Queen, to adopt which was the purpose of the gathering. To the right and left of
the throne were chairs for the members of the Royal family and other distinguished visitors.
Behind, the richly decorated orchestra provided accommodation for eminent members of the Craft
from all parts of the Empire, especially notable amongst whom were the representatives of the
eighteen " Red Apron" Lodges, which have the exclusive privilege of sending Grand Stewards to
the annual festivals. The Stewards, who carried wands of office, wore elaborate and brilliant
clothing, and the green aprons and collars of the Scotch Lodges blended admirably with the
purple and gold of the officers of the Provincial Grand Lodges, and the garter blue which was the
predominating colour in the clothing of the majority of the Brethren. During the interval which
elapsed before the arrival of the Grand Master a selection of music was played on the organ. A
few minutes before four o'clock a fanfare of trumpets announced that the Prince had arrived, and
with little delay a procession was formed, and walked from the grand entrance down the hall to
the dais.

The appearance of the Grand Master was hailed with round after round of cheering, which the
Prince repeatedly acknowledged before taking his seat. On his right were the Duke of Connaught,
looking in excellent health and spirits, the Earl of Carnarvon, Pro-Grand Master, the Maharajah of
Duch Behar, in a sumptuous costume of purple velvet embroidered with gold, Mr Shackleton,
Q.C., Deputy Grand Master of Ireland, Lord Methven, and Lord Wolseley. On the left of the
throne sat Prince Albert Victor, Senior Grand Warden; the Earl of Lathom, Deputy Grand Master;
General Dominis, of Hawaii; the Earl of Rosslyn, Deputy Grand Master of Scotland ; Lord Leigh, and Lord
Sheffield. The banners of Grand Lodge and of the Grand Master, which had been carried in the procession,
were placed at the side of the throne, and assisted in completing what at this moment was a superb coup d'
cell. The Address to the Queen was carried with the utmost enthusiasm, and each of the Brethren on whom
Past Grand honours were subsequently conferred, was cordially greeted, the Maharajah of Duch Behar
especially so. The Address, itself which was beautifully illuminated on vellum, and has the seal of Grand
Lodge attached to it, was enclosed in a casket of chaste design, was surmounted by the Imperial Crown, the
Monogram V.LR., and two medallions, one being a portrait of Her Majesty and the other a representation of
the Arms of the United Grand Lodge, together with a scroll containing the words " Jubilee, June, 1537—
June, 1887." Each of the corners is decorated with a gold plate, having the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle, and
the Square and Compasses engraved thereon.

The Grand Master, who was loudly cheered on rising, said : Brethren, this is, I think, one of the largest
gatherings of Freemasons I have ever seen, with the exception of that which took place at the time when you
conferred on me the high honour of installing me as your Grand Master (cheers). It is most gratifying to me,
and I am sure it will also be to the Queen (cheers), that so large a gathering as the one assembled here to-day
has taken place for the purpose of doing honour to her on the anniversary of her succession to the Throne
(cheers). It will be a proof to her, as it is to me, of the great devotion and loyalty to the Throne manifested by
the free and accepted Masons of England (cheers). We are met here to-day to vote an Address to the Queen,
congratulating her on having attained the fiftieth anniversary of her reign (cheers). You are well aware that
my ancestors, former Sovereigns of England, have always done all they could to support Masonry, for they
knew that, though we are a secret Society, we are not a dangerous one (cheers). Among our tenets and our
mottoes loyalty and philanthropy are two of which we are especially proud (cheers). It is most gratifying to
me, as I said before, to see so large, so important, and so influential a gathering, and I am sure that in the
events which are about to take place to celebrate the Jubilee of the Queen, this meeting in the Albert Hall of
Freemasons, will stand one of the first in the list (cheers).

The Grand Secretary (Colonel Clerke) then read the following Address :

"TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY."
" We your Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the Free and Accepted Masons under the United Grand Lodge
of England, most respectfully desire to approach the Throne on the auspicious occasion of your Majesty having
completed the fiftieth year of your reign over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to assure your
Majesty of our fervent and unabated attachment to your Majesty's Throne and Royal person.

" Founded as our ancient Institution is, on principles of unswerving loyalty to our Sovereign, and fidelity to
our country—we rejoice to think that the great increase of our Order in all parts of your Majesty's dominions is
in unison with the welfare of the nation and the maintainence of the established institutions of the land—which
it will ever be our earnest desire to preserve inviolate.

"We would humbly express our gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe for having spared your
Majesty to reign over these realms for so extended a period, and we pray that He may continue to preserve
your Majesty to rule with that full Sovereignty which affection can alone ensure the hearts of your faithful
subjects, and more especially of the Fraternity which we to-day represent.

" May the Almighty vouchsafe to your Majesty a long and happy continuance of your reign over a loyal and
devoted people.

"Dated at the Royal Albert Hall, London, this 13th day of June, 1887. "
ALBERT EDWARD, Grand Master.
"SHADWELL H. CLERKE, Grand Secretary."

The adoption of the Address was moved by the Earl of Carnarvon and seconded by the Earl of Lathom.

The Grand Master then put the resolution, which was carried with loud cheering.

His Royal Highness then signed the address and said—" It will be for me later to take the Queen's pleasure as
to how the address shall be received." The Prince then called for three cheers for the Queen, which were
given enthusiastically, and the National Anthem was sung by the brethren standing.

The Prince of Wales said—We have amongst us an Indian Prince, his Highness the Maharajah of Kuch
Behar, and it affords me great pleasure to confer upon him the rank of Past Senior Grand Warden. The
Maharajah was then conducted to the throne, amidst cheers, and invested with the office, being warmly
congratulated by the Grand Master.

The Grand Secretary then read a list of the names of brethren, 116 in number, on whom Past Grand rank was
to be conferred by his Royal Highness. Grand Junior Wardenships were conferred on Sir R. Hanson, Lord
Mayor of London ; Mr Justice Field, Lieut. Colonel the Hon. H. Byng, and Sir Francis Knollys, and minor
degrees upon the rest of the officers designate who were present to receive them.

The Grand Master next stated that he had approved of a design for a special jewel to be worn by all Masons
who may be subscribing members of lodges on the 20th June, 1887, and that he was pleased to grant
permission for a bar to be worn on the ribbon by all the brethren present in the hall, with a slight addition in
the case of stewards serving.

Lord Carnarvon said he had to ask his Royal Highness's acceptance of a jewel of the pattern he had
approved, and which he begged to offer to him in the name of the whole body of Freemasons (cheers).

The Prince of Wales, in accepting the jewel, said - I accept this jewel with the greatest pleasure from the
hands of Lord Carnarvon in the name of all the brethren, and I can assure you that it will be a memento to me
of this most interesting occasion, which is one I am not likely ever to forget. I haw only now to declare that
the fees for admission to this meeting, amounting to over £6000, will be divided, without any deduction,
between our three great charities, the Girls' School, the Boys' School, and the Benevolent Institution (cheers).

The procession was then re-formed in the inverse of its original order, and the Grand Master was conducted
to his room amidst loud cheers and the fanfare of trumpets. The Royal party left soon after, being loudly
cheered by the crowd assembled outside.

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FREEMASONRY: ITS HISTORY, PRINCIPLES, AND OBJECTS.

(From a pamphlet printed by Bro. I. Hogg, Paternoster Row, London.)

(Continued.)

8. Masonic Architecture.— The architecture that prevailed during the Saxon monarchy was a rude and
clumsy imitation of the Roman. That of their Norman successors was a vast improvement ; but in the early
part of the twelfth century an entirely original, most picturesque, and highly symbolical style of architecture
began to make its appearance, the characteristic of which was the lofty pointed arch. This style happily
blending with, and, as it were, grafting itself on, the Norman, gradually developed itself in beauty and effect,
until it reached a culminating point in the thirteenth century, and then began to deteriorate and decline, until
it was entirely superseded by an abortive attempt to restore the classic architecture of Greece and Rome in
the sixteenth century.

The performances of operative Masonry in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries would, did our space allow us
to dilate on them, form a most interesting theme for disquisition ; to the Masonic Order of the period we are
indebted for the magnificent, often gigantic ecclesiastical structures which adorn every country in Europe. It
is quite certain that the Freemasons were the inventors of that beautiful pointed architecture, erroneously
called Gothic, originally a term of opprobrium and contempt, as Goth is now. The masons alone were
acquainted with the principles of its construction, and they so planned their Houses of God as to present in
the boldest relief the symbols of their peculiar and beautiful system, by which the attention of the worshipper
might be directed to the Grand Lodge above. It was, moreover, a principle with them that there should be no
features about a building that are not necessary for convenience, construction, or propriety ; that all
ornaments should consist of enrichment of the essential construction of the edifice, and that the smallest
detail should have a meaning or serve a purpose. This principle they carried out to the most rigid extreme,
and nothing could surpass the truthfulness and honesty of their details. Whatever they did, it was their pride
and ambition to do their very best. No matter that the details were too remote from the eye to be the subject
of criticism, or so situated as to be wholly or partially concealed, they were executed not less faithfully than
if at any time they could have been subjected to the most searching scrutiny It was an offering of their best
efforts to the Great Architect in the earthly temple dedicated to His service.

9. Michelet on Masonic Architecture.—Michelet, in his " History of France," touching on the episode of
Gothic architecture, remarks on the wonderful self-denial of the Masonic artists, the extent of which can only
be fully appreciated by following them into the most retired and inaccessible parts of their labours. All that
we know of them, says he, is that they belonged to that obscure and vast association spread over the world.
They had their lodges at Strasbourg and Cologne. Their sign, as old as Germany, was the Hammer of Thos.
Armed with the pagan hammer, sanctified in his Masonic hands, the Mason continued throughout the world
the work of the New Temple, renewed from the Temple of Solomon. With what care he worked, though
obscure and lost in the association ! With what self-denial, which can only be known by exploring the most
retired, the most inaccessible cathedrals and churches! Mount up to those airy solitudes, to the highest points
of those spires, which the tiler ascends but with fear and trembling ; and often you shall find, solitary under
the eye of God, exposed to eternal storms, some delicate workmanship, some masterpiece of art, of sculpture,
to which the pious workman has devoted his life. No name, no mark, no letter : he would have been afraid of
robbing God of His glory !

10. Freemasonry in England.—The authentic history of Freemasonry in England dates from Athelstan, from
whom his brother Edwin obtained a royal charter for the Masons, by which they were empowered to meet
annually in a general assembly, and to have power to regulate their own order. And, according to this charter,
the first Grand Lodge met at York in 926, when all the writings and records extant, in Greek, Latin, French,
and other languages, were collected, and constitutions and charges in conformity with ancient usages, so far
as they could be gathered from such recovered records, were drawn up and adopted.

The old York Masons were, on that account. held in especial respect, so that when a Grand Lodge was
afterwards formed in London, it was called the Grand Lodge of England, while the old York one was known,
distinctively, as the Grand Lodge of all England.

On the death of Prince Edwin, Athelstan himself presided over the lodges. After his decease, the Masons in
England were governed by Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 96o, and by Edward the Confessor in
Iold. In fact, down to the beginning of the eighteenth century, their Grand Masters have either been persons
of Royal blood, sometimes the King himself,—or their deputies appointed by them. And truly the highest

titles suffer no diminution of lustre by belonging to professors of Masonry, and the highest nobility acquires
an additional distinction by countenancing and associating with it.

11. "Free and Accepted Masons."—When and how frequently persons, not operative Masons, in modern
times sought admission into the Order, is not known. The records of a lodge at Warrington, as old as 1648,
note the admission of Colonel Mainwaring, and the great antiquary, Ashmole. Charles I., Charles II., and
James II. were initiated, or accepted—hence the term "accepted Mason,"—and, as a mark of respect and
confidence, were admitted to all the privileges of the craft, and hence " free." From this we have the
designation " free and accepted Masons ;" though the expression " free" may have been prefixed, because
none but the free-born could be admitted. There could be no safety to the Order in entrusting to a slave their
secrets, which might at any time be extorted by his master.

12 Laws of Freemasonry.—The written laws of Freemasonry are contained in the Ahiman Rezon, or Book of
Constitutions. The word is derived from three Hebrew terms : Ahim, brothers ; manah, to choose ; and
ratzon, the law ; the whole signifying " the law of the chosen brethren." But the unwritten law is of much
greater extent, and found in the universal customs and landmarks of the Order, in Masonic usages, and
decisions of various Grand Lodges. One of the laws of the Order is that every candidate for admission must
be a man ; but attempts have been made, at least in France, to evade this ancient landmark.

13 Adoptive Masonry—Certain degrees have been invented in what is called Adoptive Masonry, some of
which are still practised in America. In France, where the plan was first devised, Adoptive Masonry was for
a time much in vogue; the Empress Josephine in 1805 presided over a Lodge. But passwords uttered by rosy
lips must lose their solemn import, and pressure of soft hands may bring danger, instead of averting it. In this
country the idea never found favour. To the initiated, the motive for the exclusion of the fairer portion of
creation is perfectly obvious. To the uninitiated, it will suffice to say a woman cannot keep a secret. There
may be exceptions ; but the secrets of Masonry, though they are not its essence, but only the keys to the
treasures of the Institution, must not he exposed to any risk whatever.

(To be continued.)
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

T.S. (Nelson).—We should certainly say left to left, but will definitely ascertain before the next number
comes on.

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HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS.

All things appear to have conspired together in order to render the success of the Queen's Jubilee celebration
as complete and as brilliant as possible. It is long since we have been favoured with such splendid weather,
and it is bright, sunshiny weather such as we have been having this week that is most needed for a fete,
which in its main aspect is a popular and therefore an out-door one. The scene in Westminster Abbey would
have been as gorgeous, had Jupiter Pluvius been at his best, but, though people might and probably would
have laughed at his terrors, it is as well we escaped them. A steady downpour for a few hours is not a
pleasant prospect on a Jubilee morning, and everyone rejoices there was none. Then the arrangements appear
to have been admirably planned and as admirably carried out. The route was well defined, the instructions
for everybody were clear and concise, and the people generally were determined on enjoying themselves
thoroughly, and they did so. And as there was fine weather, better arrangements and better observance of
them than usual, we are not surprised at the enthusiasm of the people, which is deep and true enough, but not
over-demonstrative, having been more displayed than on any previous occasion we can call to mind. The
sympathy that exists between the Sovereign and her subjects will in a measure explain this. But the chief
reason seems to have been the presence yet again in our midst of the lady who has played her part both as
Queen and Woman so well during her reign of fifty years. People were pleased with the pageantry, but they
were more pleased at having the opportunity of seeing her Majesty, and were she to renew her visits to
London more frequently, we are sure that every drive she took through the streets would be attended with the
same amount of sincere acclamation as was her drive to Westminster Abbey on Jubilee Day. However, what
principally concerns us is to know that every part of the celebration that has been held till now has passed
successfully. So that, apart from the rare occurrence of such an event, this particular fete, when notes have
been properly and fully compared will be found to have been as glorious in things external, as it was a true
reflection of the national feeling. We again offer our tribute of respect to the Queen, and sincerely hope that
during the years that may remain she may enjoy, to the same extent as now, the love and respect of her
people.—Freemason.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO.—At the last regular Communication, held at the
Masonic Hall, Singapore, the District Grand Master, Bro. Col. S. Dunlop, C.M.G., appointed the following
officers for the ensuing year :—Bro. Hon. J. P. Joaquim, D.D.G.M. ; Bro. J. C. B. Beal, D.S.G.W. ; Bro. A.
Knight, D.J.G.W. ; Bro. Wonnacott, D.G. Chap. ; Bro. W. C. Hooper, D.G. Reg. ; Bro. J. T. Leask, ALB.,
D.G. Sec. ; Bro. W. A. Parker, D.S.G.D. ; Bro. Jennings, D.J.G.D. ; Bro. Goldham, D.G.S. of W. ; Bro. E. A.
Thomson, D.G.D. C. ; Bro. S. C. Hodges, D.A.G.D.C. ; Bro. J. S. Sturrock, D.G. Swd. Br. ; Bros. C. F.
McKie and Daudo, D.G. Std. Brs. ; Bro. G. Thompson, D.G. Org. ; Bro. J. D. Stuart, D.G. Purst. ; Bros. J. G.
Koch, W. Allen, and C. D. H. Currie, D.G. Stwds. ; and Bro. J. Lannon, D.G. Tyler.

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MASONIC FUNERAL.

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE, NO. 735, E.C. (NELSON).
On the 23rd ult., a lodge of emergency, and one of sorrow, was held in connection with the above lodge. A
good brother, of twelve years' faithful brotherhood, on the 21st ult. was called up higher. Our loss, we trust,
is his great gain. In a short local in the Evening mail, Bro. T. J. R. Oxley is thus spoken of :—" A courteous,
kindly, old man, who was well known in Nelson, where, for a long time, he was a much respected citizen,
has passed away from our midst. Mr T. J. R. Oxley arrived here some thirty years ago, and started in
business as a photographer, and since then he has had many ups and downs. For some years during the latter
past of his life he held a position under the City Council which required a good deal of tact, and in this he
was never wanting, but always contrived to perform occasionally very disagreeable duties in a very
inoffensive manner. He died yesterday morning after having been a great sufferer for some weeks." Such
was the brother for whom the Southern Star and Victory Lodges yesterday showed their appreciation by the
large company who attended his funeral. The lodge was duly opened up to the sublime degree, and at 2.15
the coffin was placed on the bier, the brethren and the lodges being in full mourning regalia. The W.M. read
the versicles and the brethren responded thereto, and then sang the ode—" When those we love are snatched
away." &c., the J.N. Bro. Browne presiding at the organ. Soon after, the procession formed, accompanied the
hearse to the house and from thence to the cemetery, where, after the service appointed by the C. of England
had been gone through very impressively by the Rev. J. P. Kempthorne, the incumbent of Christ Church,
Nelson, the W.M. Bro. G. B. Vause in a most feeling and able manner took up the service approved of by the

Masonic body, at the close of which he deposited the lambskin, and the brethren gathering around cast in
their sprigs of acacia, and one more of their number was left in that bourne whence no travellers return. The
brethren returned to the lodgeroom, and the very impressive ceremony was concluded with all the ancient
rites by the W.M. Pro. G. B. Vause, who was ably assisted by W.M. Allan, of the Victory, P.M.'s Bolton and
Cann of the Southern Star, Bro. A. E. Cresswell, I.P.M. of Victory, Bros. P.M.s Lightfoot and Brown, and a
large number of visiting brethren; the organist and choir solemnizing the service by their able rendering of
the odes and hymns specially printed and circulated among the Craft.
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LATE NEWS

MEETING.

LODGE HIRAM, No. 2008, E.C. (Otago).—A meeting of this lodge was held on he 23rd ult., when four
brethren were raised, but particulars are not to hand.

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INSTALLATIONS.

VICTORY LODGE NO. 1927, E.C. (NELSON).
At the regular monthly meeting of the Victory Lodge, No 1927, E.C., held in the Freemason's Hall, Nelson,
on Tuesday 9th of August, a large number of brethren and visitors were present. After the usual reading of
the minutes and correspondence, one brother was passed to the degree of fellow craft, by the W.M. Bros.
Robert Allan, assisted by P.M. Bolton, of Southern Star, No. 735, E.C. Immediately after Bro. Rev. A. C.
Wright was invested by P.M. Boor at the request of the W.M., with the jewel and badge of office, as
Chaplain of the lodge. Another brother was raised to the sublime degree of M.M., the W.M. being assisted
by Bro. A. E. Cresswell, I.P.M. giving the brother the exhortation and charge; Bro. P.M. Boor giving the
lecture on the tracing board and explaining the working tools of the third degree ; Bro. the Rev. Chaplain
reciting the passages " Remember now thy Creator " &c., in a very impressive mnnner. Several brethren,
visitors, gave the W.M. the H.G.W. of their various lodges. Besides the above another very pleasing-
ceremony took place. The brethren of the lodge had determined to evince their esteem for their I.P.M., Pro.
Cresswell by present him with a P. Master's jewel, designed and executed by our Bro. Browne, of the firm of
Browne and Kerr, jewellers of this city. The jewel was surmounted by a medallion bearing a representation
of Nelson's ship the Victory, and above the medallion were two bars on which were engraved the number of
the lodge, while on the back of the square on the jewel were the words—" Presented by the brethren of the
Victory Lodg 1927, E.C., to Bro. A. E. Cresswell, I.P.M." The bars, medallion, and jewel were in gold, and
the workmanship reflected the highest credit on the manufacturers

At the request of the W.M., Bro. Allan, the presentation was made by P.M Boor, in a very effective and
pleasing manner, calling to mind the many duties which devolved on Bro. Creswell during his two years of
office, and concluding by saying he had much pleasure on behalf of the officers and members of the Victory
Lodge in attaching on his, (Bro. Cresswell's( breast, the very handsome P.M.'s jewel voted by the lodge, at
the same time hoping he would live many years to wear it as a credit to himself and thelodge which
conferred it. Bro Cresswell in his reply said - W.M., officers, and brethren, nothing could give me greater
pleasure than to rise and return thanks for so handsome a jewel and so flattering a speech, as that just fallen
from our dear and esteemed Past Master Boor. Unaccustomed to speak in public, I feel unable to express my
feelings, or to do justice to the occasion especially, before so intelligent a company as I see around me. I
cannot, however, refrain from making a few remarks. The Victory Lodge has now existed six years, and
during that time has had much up-hill work to contend with, in order to keep up to the general standard of
Masonic Lodges throughout New Zealand. No doubt the existence of two lodges in the town under the same
constitution, has had much to do with this, but as I am at liberty to use my own opinion, I must say I am
pleased for my part that there are two rival lodges, as it causes greater interest to be taken in our noble work.
It has been said by some that the lodges are jealous of each other, but this, should it exist, is wrong and ought
not be so, as it does not show the true Masonic spirit in its perfection, brotherly love, relief, and truth. The
present position of our lodge, is, I am glad to state, an excellent one, thanks to the able and willing manner in
which the officers and brethren work at all times together, so making every meeting a success and instructive
to all. We have an able organist, and a choir second to none in the Colony. Long may they work thus
together, for it is that portion of the ceremony which gives solemnity to the whole. You have greatly

honoured me to-night, by placing on my breast this magnificent jewel. Little did I think when I took office
two years since as W.M., that in so short a period, I should have so won your esteem and handsome a gift. I
cannot make myself feel that I am entitled to it, for I have only performed my duty, as every brother should. I
can therefore but express my heart-felt thanks to one and all and trust that I may long be spared to wear it
amongst you and continue to fulfil my duties as a faithful brother of the craft. The lodge was closed in due
form at 10.30 p.m.

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LODGE EDEN, No. 1530, E.C., (AUCKLAND).

The installation of officers of Lodge Eden, 1530, E.C., took place on Monday 26th July in the Masonic Hall,
Karangahape Road. There was a large attendance of brethren present, and among those who occupied seats
on the dais were D.D.G.M. Lodder, Past Masters J. Hanna, La Roche, Esam, J.P. Clark, Cooper, Carlaw, Dr
Walker, and Powley. Bro. Jones, the retiring W.M., opened the lodge, and after some routine business
vacated the chair in favour of D.D.G.M. Lodder, who efficiently performed the duties of Installing Master.
The W.M, elect, Bro. A. Hadley, was presented by Bros. Past Masters Warren and Carlaw, and after the
attendant ceremonies, was duly seated in the chair of King Solomon. Bro. Hedley then invested his officers
as follows :—Bro. J. C. Dickenson, S.W. ; Bro. F. Warren, J. W. ; Bro. Rev. Dr O'Callaghan, Chaplain ; Bro.
G. P. Cox, Treasurer ; Bro .I. Warren, Secretary ; Bro. G. Hardy, S.D. ; Bro. S. Jickell, J.D.; Bro W. C.
Dickson, I.G. ; Bro. W. Johnson, Tyler; Bro. W. L. Prime, organist. Bro. La Roche acted as Director of
Ceremonies during the evening, and just before closing Bro. Lodder offered his congratulations to the
officers and lodge, and made some remarks to the good of Freemasonry. An apology was given for the
absence of Bro. P.M. Kitt through illucss. The lodge was then duly closed, and the hall cleared for the
"social." Between 40 and 5o couples took part in the dancing, Messrs Warren and Morrison acting a, Masters
of Ceremonies.
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