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the Sister Lodges of the Province . The final toast of onr Poor an < Distressed Brethren was given by the W . M ., who , in his remark * alluded to one of the Commemorative Life Boats being placed on s new station on the roast of Devon , at Hope Cove . As this was in th > neighbourhood of Plymouth , he hoped the Craft would , at the launch ing of this boat , join with the brethren of Kingsbridge in getting u ]

a demonstration in honour of the event . Bro . Charles Godtschalk congratulated Devon upon the fact cf having her iron-bound coast selected for the station of one of the Commemorative Life Boa ' s , so nobly voted hy the Craft of England . This was one source of aid t « - onr poor and distressed brethren , and to onr fellow creatures in dietrees ; but when the sentiment of cur poor and distressed brethren

was given , we shonld always remember we have Charities closely alliedtothe Craft ; so closely were they attached to the Craft that they could not exist without its liberal aid . With respect to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Devon had done nobly for this Institution at the last Festival , when it sent up , through myself and Bro . J . E . Curteis , G . S . W . of the Province , the largest amount of any

Province in Eng ' ond—viz ., £ fi 00 . Yes ; Devon did this for the noble Institution which supports our poor and distressed brothers and widows ofl > rethien ; flat is the silver lining to a dark cloud ; the obverse is , that Devon draws large ' y from the funds of the same Irstitution ; that although Devon sent np £ 600 to the last Festival , she has considerably more than that sum back in twe ' ve month *

from the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Therefore , brethren , when on appeal is made for onr Charities—for onr poor , either men , women , boyp , or girls—give , and give freely . In conclusion , I will sty , for the information of those who may not know that the funds voted for tro two life boats— £ 4000—that not one penny comes

from our Charities . The funds devoted to the life boats come out of the profits of Masonry made by the Grard Lodge of England . The dramatic talent of Bro . B . Twose , combined with tbe vocal abilities of Bros . J . Y . Avery , W . H . Triplet , and S . B . Harvey completed a moat enjoyable day .

Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , No . 1298 . — Held its weekly meeting on Friday , the 29 th of June , at the Castle Tavern , Holloway , N . Present—Bros . Rowe W . M ., Chant S . W ., Hollis J . W ,, Powell S . D ., Hall J . D ., Passingham I . G ., T . Cull Preceptor ; also Bros . Yeomans , Sparrow , Dickinson , Hunter , Shackle , Cook , Smith , and Granelli . Business—Tbe Lodge was opened in due

form , and minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smith being candidate . The Lodgo was opmed in the 2 nd degree , and ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Yeomane acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , nnd ceremong of raising rehearsed , Bro . Sparrow as candidate . The Lodge having resumed to the 1 st degree , Bro .

Chant S . W . was unanimous ' y elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Yeomans then , in pursuance of notice of motion given the proceeding F > iday , proposed that the Lodge , at its rising , adjourn till the first Friday in September , at 8 o ' clock , this being seconded by Bro . Shackle , was put , and carried unanimously . Nothing more offering , the Lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to Friday , 7 th September next .

Wharncliffe Lodge , No . 1482 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 30 th of Jnue , at the Rose and Crown Hotel , Penisfcone . Present—Bros . W . Thompson Beanland W . M ., John Bus . tard S . W ., John Wade J . W ., John E . Wordsworth Secretary , R . Senior Treasurer , J . \ V . Wordsworth S . D ., Rev . J . S . Lawsin Chaplain , C . G . Cown ' shawand A . Woodhearl Stewards , Wm . Dickinson I . G ., Jesse

Moore Tyler , raft Musters Bros . Hesketh and Hinohliffe . visitors —Bro . S . B . Ellis W . M . Wentworth Lodge No . 1239 , and Bro . John Clark Secretary 1239 , Sheffield . Business— The minutes of the last meeting were rend aud confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . J . A . Wilson , who was elected , and afterwards admitted and duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The ballot was taken for Bro . Sykes

W . M . of the Huddersfield Lodge , No . 290 , as an honorary member , and he was duly elected . Hearty good wishes were presented from the Wentworth Lodge No . 1239 . The W . M . called npon Bro . Cow . lishaw to explain what arrangements he had been able to make in regard to the Annual Pic-nic of the Lodge , when Bro . Cowlishaw

stated that he had succeeded in arranging with tl'e Railway Company to run a special saloon train to Worksop for the accommodation of the brethren , on the 2 Gth July , and also for carriages , & o ., to take them , through the kindness of the Duke , to Clumber and Earl Manvers ' s Mansions . He also stated that luncheon would be provided nnder tho " Major Oak , " and dinner at the Lion Hotel , Worksop .

Chaucer Lodge , No . 1540 . —The regular meeting of thia well-established and prosperous Lodge was held afc the Bridge Honse Hotel , Southwark , on Wednesday , the 27 th nit . In the unavoid . able absence of the W . M ., Bro . J . C . Mason ( who was out of town ) , the Lodge was opened and presided over by Bro . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex . Tho woik , done in an agreeable and pleasant manner , was

the raising of Bros . Mayer , Rirardo , and Harrison . The entire ceremony was given , including the Traditional History and the lecture on the Tracing Board . On the completion of tbe work the veteran Secretary , Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex , was heard to observe " that out of hundreds he had initiated into Freemasonry , no one had excelled Bro . Sabine , either in the work , or in the support given to the Masonic Charities . Ho had ever felt proud of having initiated

him . " Every one was pleased to be present , and witness anoh good working . This being the anniversary of the Boys' School Festival oaureda thinner attendance than usual . But as this Lodge had subscribed so well to the Charities during its short existence , it was no < surprising that some of its officers shonld have attended afc t . b < Festival . Several names were given in to the Secretary for initiation at the next meeting . Business ended , tbe Lodge wos closed and adjourned to Wednesday , 22 nd August , to meet at half . past six o ' clock

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n . m . Although nn banquet was announced , the brethren partook of i good supper . The visual Loyal toasts were given and responded ro . There were present Bros . Kemp J . W ., C . W . Hudson S . D ., H . Faija I . D ., C . Graham W . S ., A . J . Hawkes I . G ., Ac . Amongst a large number > f visitors wo noticed Bros . Louis Beck W . M . designate 1687 , Sea , R . W . Williams P . G . Organist Middlesex W . M . elect 1538 , & c . W . Mitchell Organist 1328 , and some others whose names we were unable to ascertain .

West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1812 .-This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Saturday , the 30 th of June , at the Institute , Ealing . Present—Bros . A . Beasley W . M ., T . Kin <*« fon P . M . 8 B 2 S . W ., Hy . Kasrer J . W .. J . Chambers Roe W . M . 7 P 0 Seorerarv . T . Brown P . M . 780 Treasurer , A . J . B-rr S . D ., H . E . Tnoker as J . D ., Wm . Seward jnn ., the fir « t initiate of the Lodge , as I . G .. Harrison

Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Collinson 8 f > 2 , and W . T . Wr-ehton ? 3 . Business—The Lodge was opened at a quarter past 3 . and Bros . Beale and Fernee having shown their proficiency as F . C . ' s were raised to the degree of M . M . Bro . T . C . Jenkin having answered the nsnal questions , was passed to the second degree . At this part , of the prooeed ' ngs the Lodge was called off for light refreshment , and on the

resumption of labour , Messrs . Alexr . Jones ( alread y hal ' otterl for ) , Henry Septimus Ma'ing , James John Clarke , and ViVtnr Emile Etienne were severall y introdnced , and admitted to the prH ' eges of Ancient Freemasonry . Before the Lodge was closed , the W . M . said he conld not allow the opporrnnity to pass without thanking the brethren for the very kind letter ho had received from Bro . Roe , on behalf of the

Lodge . If there was one thing more than another that conld help to alleviate the sufferings thafc we are all subject to in this world , ifc was the kind sympathy of one ' s friends in the hour of trouble . He must say that hia friends had rallied round h ' m in his illness , and had not only called to inqnire after him , bnt had done manv nets of kindness

which he wonld not enumerate . It was one of the greatest sonroes of pleasure to him to know that his brother Masons were among the foremost to wish him a speed y relief from his sufferings . We mar add thafc Bros . Kingston and Roe assisted in performing the ceremonies , the W . M . being still very weak , from the effects of hia late illness . The Lodge was then closed in due form .

New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND .

PROJECTED GRAND LODGE FOR THE NORTH ISLAND ( S . C . )

/ " \ N the 27 th April , a meeting of Masters and Past Masters of * ' Lodgee under the Soofc'ish Constitution , was held at Bro . Tyler ' s office , in connexion with the arrangements for tho constitution of a Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand . The following were present : —Bros . Rev . J . Hill P . M . SirW . Scott Lodge , A . Brodie P . M . Sir W . Scott Lodge . W . C . Walker R . W . M . St . Andrew Lodge , A . Dewar P . M . Sir Walter Soofct , A . K . Tvler P . M . Thistle . Westporfc ,

T . Macffarlane P . M . St . Andrew . T . L . Murray R . W . M . Sir W . Scott , L . J . Bagnal ! P . M . Lodge of Light , T . C .. T . Rawdon Tyler , Sir W . Scott . Bro . Tyler was called on to preside . The Rev . J . Hill made a statement of the proceedings which had been taken for th «» establishment of a Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand in connection with Scottish Masonry . The

subject had been mooted mmy years ago , and Bro . Beveridge wag nominated for the office , bufc on ' account of the death of that gentle , man , the movement was interrupted ancl nothing was done , It wag still , however , considered desirable that a Prov . G . Lodtre shonld be established ; bnt a difficulty was felt as to the brother who shonld be ca'led on to fill tho office of Gil . The brethren afc tbe Thames had waited npon S ' r Donald McLean to got his consent , bufc wore too late ,

as he had just agreed to take the same post nnder the English Constitution . A meeting was at length held in Auckland , and those present were nnanimonsly of opinion as to the desirability of establishing such a Lodge , and it was said that Brother Wbitaker was a suitable per ? on for the office of Master . It was understood that the Free , masons of Auckland were to do something to forward the matter , bufc nothing was done by them . After some time ifc became known to the brethren afc the Thames thafc a movement had been commenced afc

Wellington fo start a Provincial Grand Lodge for Wellington , leaving Auckland to come in or not , as they thought fit . Ifc was found thafc the brethren in Wellington were abont to recommend thafc Dr . Johnston should be Master , when Bro . T . L . Murray telegraphed , asking them to agree to the nomination of Brother Whifcpker for the North Is'and . After some communications had passed , an intimation was

received , stating that tbe brethren at Wellington would agree to the nomination of Brother Wbitaker if the Thames brethren wonld support the nomination of Dr . Johnston as Deputy Grand Master . Bro . Whitakerwas affiliated to tho Scotch Constitution in the Sir Walter Scott Lodge . Bro . Hay , of Auckland , who had gone home , was written to , and asked to get the consent of the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; and a

telegram was also sent to Bro . HWop , of Otago , asking him to cooperate with them , which he had agreed to do . . By last mail letters had been received from Bro . Hay , and from the Secretary to the Grand Lodge , intimating that the nomination bad received the approval of the Grand Lodge , that they could proceed at once to make arrangements for the installation , and that Bro . Hay waa

bringing out the Warrant . Ifc was thought that the ceremony might take place before the Session of Assembly , but on Bro . Whitaker being communicated with , he had stated that he would prefer that it ahould be postponed till after the Session . After some conversation , a resolution was unanimously agreed to

that circulars should be sent to all the Lodges under the Scotch Constitution in the North Island , requesting them to send delegates , dither in person or by proxy , to a meeting , to be held at Auckland , ¦ a the 31 st of May , for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements For the const if ntion of a Provincial Grand Lodge for the North island , and the installation of officers .