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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
H . P . Squire , J . D . ; J . L . ShrapncU , I . G . ; R . Burgess , Org . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; O . W . Sanderson , S . ; H . Round , S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . L . Shine , J . Kect , W . M . 1356 ; W . Hildyard , J . Cantor , H . Williams , J . Penny , F . Wilkinson , F . Duncanson , J . F . Rimmcr , D . Saunders , C Buchanan , N . Green , P . Lowndes , F . Emery , J . W . R . Brown , J . J . Monk , J . A . Mercer , G . Martin , \ V . Johnston , J . O . Marples , J . Ashley , J . Bayliss , E . Brammal ) , W . Cook-, E . Graham , and others .
Mr . H . J . Lethcourt was duly initiated , Bros . Buziau , Chambers , and Wilson were passed , and Bros . Glover and Jones raised during Jthc afternoon , the work being efficiently performed by the W . M . and his officers . At the conclusion of this part of the business , Bro . John Atkinson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . B . M'Kenzie I . P . M ., was elected Treasurer in room of Bro . A . Woolrich ( who had resigned , and to whom a cordial vote of thanks was passed .
The brethren , after some further business , adjourned to banquet , and during the evening several capital songs were given by Bros . Heywood , Cantor , Rammage , & c , the accompaniments being well played by Bro . R . Burgess . LANDPORT . —Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . •S 34 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Commercial-road , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., when a large assemblage of the Craft attended to
witness the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . George Mason , of Southsea . The ceremony was carefully rendered by Bro . J . Willmott , P . M . 342 ; and the W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Good , I . P . M . ; W . D . Parkhouse , S . W . ; G . Farney Brown , J . W . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M ., Treasurer ; John Wesley Gardner , Secretary ; George Banning , S . D . ; 1 . Westaway , J . D . j J . S .
Gardner , I . G . ; James Moody , D . of C . ; Henry Bainton , Steward ; W . W . Slade , Steward ; and J . Exell , Tyler . After the customary work of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the spacious dining hall , when about fifty partook of a banquet , served in a recherche style by the staff of the Freemasons' Club . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Grand Secretary of
England , in responding for " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " in a lengthy speech bore testimony to the great and increasing interest manifested by the Prince in the promotion and welfare of the Ancient Order . The Grand Secretary , after passing a high eulogium on the other members of the Koyal Family , viz ., their Royal Highnesses Bros , the Dukes of Connaught and Albany , who were prominent , active , and most zealous
Masons , and whose working in the Craft were of high merit , proceeded to point out to the brethren the high , moral effect the influence of Masonry had in uniting all classes in one great fraternal union . After thanking the W . M . and brethren for his cordial and hospitable reception , and congratulating the brethren on their magnificent lodge room and good working of their lodge , the Grand Secretary concluded , amidst the hearty plaudits of the
brethren . Bro . Mark E . Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer , responded for " Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P ., the Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . " Bro . Alderman A . Cudlipp , in a speech of some force , proposed the toast of "The W . M . ' s and Representatives of the Neighbouring Lodges , " which was responded to by tlie W . M . 's of 257 and 342 . The toast of "The W . M . "
was ably proposed by Bro . W . Edmonds , P . M ., and suitably acknowledged . 1 lis Worship , the Mayor , Bro . XV . Pink , in responding for the toast of "The Visitors , " in a humorous speech , detailed some of the onerous and numerous engagements devolving on the head of this great municipality , which prevented him from taking that active interest in the Craft which he desired , and hoped to be able to do in the future .
During the evening some vocal and instrumental music of high merit was rendered by Bros . Sylvester , Brown , Grant , and Cunningham . The following brethren attended lo do donour to the W . M .: Bros . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , P . M ., & c , Grand Secretary ; Captain llaldane , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Mark E . Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; E . S . Main , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . : G .
Wilkins , P . M .. 'P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Creven , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . P . Arnold , W . M . 142 S , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Geo . Grant , l . P . M . 1 705 ; R . J . Turney , P . M . 342 ; Thomas P . Hall , P . M . S 04 and 1776 ; W . W . Townsend , P . M . 1903 ; Arthur Cudlipp , P . M . 4 S 7 ; W . Edmunds , P . M . ; J . A . Elvcrston , W . M . S 04 ; Richard W . Downing , W . M . 903 ; Thomas P . Palsgrave , W . M . 427 ; II . Ad .-imcs , W . M . 1776 ; J . Grevc , W . M . IOG , P . G . S . ; J . Hay .
man , W . AL 257 ; William Judd ; J . J . Slade , George Sylvester , George Dean , George Manes , T . Good , W . M . 1 S 34 ; W . D . Parkhouse , 1 S 34 ; George Farnay Brown , ' •s 34 > ' J- V . Bacigalupo , Sec . 342 and 1776 ; George Banning , 1 S 34 ; John Westaway , 1 S 34 ; lames Moody , 1 S 34 ; J . W . Gardner , Secretary 1 S 34 ; W . W . Slade , 1834 ; Charles Bevis , 1 S 34 ; | . W . Willmott , 1 S 34 , P . M . 342 ; H . Bainton , 1 S 34 ; T . V . Box , 1 S 34 ; and T . S . Gardner , 1 S 34 .
WHAT SHALL WE DRINK ?—NO summer beverage so refreshing , so wholesome , none so delicious and grateful to the taste , when hot , tired , and thirsty , as a glass of Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy taken with aerated waters or lemonade . Ask pointedly for it by name , as substitutes and mixtures abound . Report adulterations to the manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller , Maidstone . Sold at the Crystal Palace , and by Bertram and Roberts everywhere , also at the clubs , the hotels , and all noted places of refreshment .
llin . i . i > w . irs Piu . s . .. -Male Constitution-.- When the human frame has become debilitated from ; h ; ellecls of exposure , excesses , or nejleet , then th-. ^ e Till-w ill work wonders . If Ihev | , e taken . iccordiii-, ' lo the lurid ilirei'tinus wrapped round each box , Ilolloway ' s Tills ev .-rl the most rxemplarv tonic ipi . ililies in all Ihose rases ol' nervous deprc-ioii in which the lital powers have
become so weakened that the circulation has been rendered languid and unsteady , 'i hev improve the appetite , strengthen the ilipesiinn , rcrrulalelhe liver , . -,,,, 1 , i , t a , iiclitlc aperients . The I'd ) , arc soiled to all at ; es and all hal . il ... A patient virile-: " Vonr Tills to he valued ropiire only to | , e known . Nuruii ! manv years I . sonj ; ht a remedy iu vain , v . a- htconuui v . e . il . cr , v . hen vmir Tills soon restored inc . "—[ A . ' iei . J
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . The regular quarterly meeting of the District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Hokitika , on Monday , June 27 th . The lodge was opened in due form at 6 . 30 p . m ., by the District Grand Master , Bro . John Bevan , acting D . D . G . M ., Bros . Blackmore , P . M . 1233 ; D . G . S . W ., Bcnning ; D . G . J . W ., Kerr ; D . G . Reg ., C . Malfroy ;
acting D . G . Chap ., J . R . Hudson , P . D . G . S . W . ; D . G . S . D ., J . Williams ; D . G . J D ., H . Thompson ; D . G . Treas ., M . Pollock ; D . G . " Sec , W . 'D . Banks ; D . G . Dir . of Cer ., R . Ferguson ; D . G . S . of W ., j . C . Malfroy ; D . G . Swd . Br ., A . Koenig ; D . G . Stwds ., T . T . Clarke , J . Trice , W . Smith , A . Foldi , and H . Scroder ; D . G . Purs ., E . Kenway ; also representatives from every lodge in the district , and a large number of past officers and visitors .
After the formal business of the District Grand Lodge had been disposed of , farewell addresses were presented to the District Grand Master by the past and present officers of the District Grand Lodge , the Pacific Lodge of Hokitika , and the Phcenix Lodge , of Westport , wishing him God speed on his voyage to England , health and happiness during his sojourn there , and a speedy return to his honourable sphere of usefulness . The addresses were couched in
the most complimentary and affectionate terms , and were most beautifully illuminated , reflecting the greatest credit on the artists . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER , in returning thanks for these further tokens of respect , said that he felt quite embarrassed with these many manifestations of approval from his brethren , following in such quick succession on their previous expressions of good will , on the occasion of his
installation in March last , that he really felt that he was not deserving of such a continuous meed of praise , but he accepted with heartfelt thanks the generous tributes of their affection at such a time , when he was about to be separated from them for a season , and to undertake a long voyage to England . In bidding them farewell he would be solaced in his journeyings by the recollections of so much kindness , and the true fraternal affection now exhibited towards him ,
and would refer with pride wherever he might be privileged to meet the brethren in distant lands to the warm hearts that he had left behind in the Wcstland Masonic District , for none were more loyal , cither to their country or to the great Masonic throne ; and as life is made up of so many meetings and partings , so our Institution prepares us to
look hopefully to the future ; and with those feelings upon him he would again beg o ! them to receive his heartfelt and warmest thanks for their renewed expressions of confidence in him as their District Grand Master , resting- assured that the best interests of the Craft would be maintained by the worthy brethren left behind to administer the affairs of the district in his absence .
During portions of his speech the D . G . Master was deeply moved . The proceedings of District Grand Lodge were of a most intercstingcharacter throughout , amongst them the important and praiseworthy resolve to found a Masonic scholarship for the District , to be competed for by the sons and daughters of brethren of various lodges in the jurisdiction . The Board of General Purposes were empowered to draft rules
on the subject , and to submit them for approval at next D . G . Lodge meeting . After the lodge was closed the brethren entertained the District Grand Master at a farewell banquet . Every seat in the banquet room was filled . The chair was taken by the D . G . S . W ., Bro . Benning , with the guest of the evening on his right , the D . G . J . W ., Bro . Kerr , discharging the duties
of the vice chair . After ample justice had been done to the bountiful fare provided , the CHAIRMAN gave the toast of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The Grand Master of England , HTR . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Grand Master of Scotland and Ireland , " which were duly honoured , musically and otherwise .
I he D . G . S . W ., Bro . KERK then rose and said he had received an unexpected surprise ( Greymouth being his home ) in having the honour conferred upon him of proposing the important toast of "The Health of the District Grand Master of Wcstland , Bro . John Bevan . " The occasion of their meeting was to bid their loyal brother hon voyage and God speed on the journey he was about to take , and to wish him a safe return . It was not long since they had the
pleasure of witnessing his installation , and all regretted that they had now to say farewell . They would certainly feel his absence ,- . nd thereby be all the more hearty in their congratulations in welcoming him on his return . The D . G . Master was revered in the district , and in no part of it more so than at Greymouth , where there was very great regret at his departure now for so short a period , for he was endeared to the hearts of his brethren there for many
years past . In now wishing him a pleasant voyage , he expressed the sentiment of every brother , far and near , that every blessing might attend him . The D . G . Master was undoubtedly the second man of importance in Masonry on the West Coast of New Zealand , for he ( Bro . Kerr ) looked on the late lamented Bro . Lazar as the first , but it must not be forgotten that Bro . Bevan had been for many years the late District Grand Master ' s intimate friend and
colleague , and had , 1 , 0 doubt , done his share in the good government of the Craft , and the mantle now falling on the shoulders of Bro . Bevan , fell upon a worthy Mason . He would , no doubt , visit the lodges in the home country , and tell them that the brethren here were actuated by charity and benevolence , the first great principles of Masonry . They were all very sorry to part with him , even
for a short time , for he was a man amongst men , but the knowledge he would acquire in England would prove beneficial to them all . Not only in Masonry did Bro . Bevan excel , but in other walks of life as well . They all knew hmv eloquent he was , what renown he had gained as a lecturer for the local charities , and to be represented b y such a worthy brother at home would redound to their credit .
The loast wns most enthusiastically drunk , and with musical honours . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER , in responding to the toast , said , he was al a loss to find words wherewith to express his thanks for the encomiums that had been passed upon him by his dear old friend , but as he ( the D . G . S . W . ) gave the language of those who resided at a distance from
New Zealand.
them , made him deeply sensible of the debt of gratitude due by him to his brethren throughout the district for their manifold and united expressions of goodwill and affection . When he looked round the room and saw so many happy faces congregated to honour him , when he recalled the associations of years gone by , the happiness and contentment that had so long subsisted between them , and the renewed expressions of their esteem , he must confess that
he felt a sense of sadness creeping upon him akin to that solemn feeling with which he left his parents' home , nearly a quarter of a century ago , to seek his fortune in these lands , and with the reflection that he was about to return to merely the remnant of a once large and happy family , he might , therefore , crave their indulgence for any exhibition of weakness to which all human nature is prone at times . However , Masonry was like a guiding
star of faith and hope—to elevate the mind , to gladden the senses , and to remove all the dark clouds of doubtso that he looked cheerfully onward to a happy reunion again at no very distant period ; and that they might rely upon it , with his love of Masonry for the past twentythree years , that he would during his sojourn in England avail himself of every opportunity of visiting the brethren and examining their stately work , for Masonry contained
the greatest truths , and was one of the noblest educators of the mind ; it enabled them to look deeply into human nature , and was one of the purest religions ever offered by the Creator to mankind . She was a goodly tree , bearing the choicest fruit , and well rewarded those who looked into her mysteries ; a noble book of study and contemplation , for it is essentially a combination and embodiment of so many beautiful realities , opening a wide range of thought ,
apart from its traditional character , that cannot fail to captivate and influence its faithful adherents in their journeyings through life , for Masonry must not alone be regarded for the ancient usages which it has handed down through all ages unsullied by the voice of time , for the mere knowledge of its mystic surroundings and ritual merely embraces the matter of fact operations of its existence , and not the grand intetnal organisation raised on the foundations of so
statel y a structure ; but , like all things human , however beautiful and complete may be the external , the embellishment and cultivation of the internal must be regarded as the greatest of all essentials in disclosing unrevcalcd treasures , and I can make no better or more beautiful illustration o £ my meaning than that which presented itself to the Oueen of Sheba when she _ beheld the internal magnificence of the temple on the morning of its dedication to the service
of God . Thus do I contend a Mason should feel when the beauties of Masonry are revealed to him through a studious contemplation of its great principles and active agencies in the dissemination of its many virtues . Nature itself forms a noble tracing board for the thoughtful Mason—the grand , old hills and verdant plains , the rivers and oceans , and the glorious and incomprehensible majesty of the myriads of rolling worlds add to the volume of thought . He exhorted
any of his brethren who might pause ou the threshold of Masonry to reflect upon those association of ideas in connection with the time-honoured Craft , and quoted the following , from one of his favourite authors , in support of his plea : " Knowledge has but a limited power when it informs the head only ; but when it informs tlie heart as well , it has a power over life and death , the body and the soul , and dominates the universe . " In conclusion , he hoped they
would accept his words as the sincere promptings of his heart , and again thanked them for their cordial good wishes and brotherly regard . The address was warmly applauded . Bro . BLACKMORE , P . M . 1233 , proposed "The District Grand Officers , " which was responded toby Bro . BENNING , D . G . S . W ., and Bro . C . MALFROY , D . G . Registrar . Bro . EISEELUER , P . D . G . S . W ., proposed ' " The Lazar Lodge , " which was responded to bBro . JWILLIAMS
y . , D . G . S . D . Bro . BRAMWELL , P . D . G S . W ., gave the toast of "The Phoenix Lodge of Westport and the Recfton Lodge . " Bro . W . D . BANKS , District Grand Secretary , responded for the former , and Bro . J . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., for the latter .
Bro . J . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., proposed "Success to the Totura Lodge , " which was feelingly replied to by the W . M ., Bro . C . MALFROY , D . G . Registrar . Bro . WILLIAMS , P . M ., D . G . S . D ., gave the toast of "The Greymouth Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . J . KERR , D . G . J . W ., P . M ., and Bro . BLACKMORE ,
Bro . C . MALKROY , D . G . Registrar , proposed in most eulogistic terms " The Mother Lodge of Freemasonry in Wcstland , the Pacific Lodge of Hokitika , " which was ably responded to by the W . M ., Bro . HENRY IIYAMS , and Bro . POLLOCK , D . G . Treasurer . The Tyler ' s toast brought the interesting proceedings lo
a close , adding another of those truly enjoyable Masonic reunions to many that have preceded it in the happy and united Masonic district of Wcstland . Some excellent singing amongst the brethren during the evening greatly contributed to the success of the proceedings .
New South Wales.
New South Wales .
CRAFT MASONRY . SYDNEY . —Tranquillity Lodge ( No . 1552 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on June 9 th , presided over by the W . M ., W . Bro . Solomon . Four candidates for initiation were balloted for , and one for affiliation . Three of the initiates being present , the ceremony was proceeded with b y the W . M ., VV . Bro . Gabreil , P . M ., delivering the charge in an impressive manner . The ceremony was speciall y noticeable for the very superior music
introduced by the Organist . A motion , standing in the name of Bro . W . P . Urctnall , to the effect that in ' future when a candidate is proposed for initiation , it shall be discretionary with the W . M . to appoint a Committee of three to inquire into , and report on the antecedents and character of such persons , was , after some discussion , carried , and is now a bye-law of the lodge . Notwithstanding the heavy
rain which fell , a fair number of members and visitors were present , and remained at the banquet ; and during the usual toast to the latter , two visiting brethren expressed a desire to join , and are to be duly proposed at the next monthly meeting . Owing to the somewhat extraordinary flow of conviviality , the season of refreshment was somewhat prolonged .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
H . P . Squire , J . D . ; J . L . ShrapncU , I . G . ; R . Burgess , Org . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., Asst . Org . ; O . W . Sanderson , S . ; H . Round , S . ; W . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . L . Shine , J . Kect , W . M . 1356 ; W . Hildyard , J . Cantor , H . Williams , J . Penny , F . Wilkinson , F . Duncanson , J . F . Rimmcr , D . Saunders , C Buchanan , N . Green , P . Lowndes , F . Emery , J . W . R . Brown , J . J . Monk , J . A . Mercer , G . Martin , \ V . Johnston , J . O . Marples , J . Ashley , J . Bayliss , E . Brammal ) , W . Cook-, E . Graham , and others .
Mr . H . J . Lethcourt was duly initiated , Bros . Buziau , Chambers , and Wilson were passed , and Bros . Glover and Jones raised during Jthc afternoon , the work being efficiently performed by the W . M . and his officers . At the conclusion of this part of the business , Bro . John Atkinson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . J . B . M'Kenzie I . P . M ., was elected Treasurer in room of Bro . A . Woolrich ( who had resigned , and to whom a cordial vote of thanks was passed .
The brethren , after some further business , adjourned to banquet , and during the evening several capital songs were given by Bros . Heywood , Cantor , Rammage , & c , the accompaniments being well played by Bro . R . Burgess . LANDPORT . —Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . •S 34 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Commercial-road , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., when a large assemblage of the Craft attended to
witness the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . George Mason , of Southsea . The ceremony was carefully rendered by Bro . J . Willmott , P . M . 342 ; and the W . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . T . Good , I . P . M . ; W . D . Parkhouse , S . W . ; G . Farney Brown , J . W . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M ., Treasurer ; John Wesley Gardner , Secretary ; George Banning , S . D . ; 1 . Westaway , J . D . j J . S .
Gardner , I . G . ; James Moody , D . of C . ; Henry Bainton , Steward ; W . W . Slade , Steward ; and J . Exell , Tyler . After the customary work of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the spacious dining hall , when about fifty partook of a banquet , served in a recherche style by the staff of the Freemasons' Club . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Grand Secretary of
England , in responding for " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " in a lengthy speech bore testimony to the great and increasing interest manifested by the Prince in the promotion and welfare of the Ancient Order . The Grand Secretary , after passing a high eulogium on the other members of the Koyal Family , viz ., their Royal Highnesses Bros , the Dukes of Connaught and Albany , who were prominent , active , and most zealous
Masons , and whose working in the Craft were of high merit , proceeded to point out to the brethren the high , moral effect the influence of Masonry had in uniting all classes in one great fraternal union . After thanking the W . M . and brethren for his cordial and hospitable reception , and congratulating the brethren on their magnificent lodge room and good working of their lodge , the Grand Secretary concluded , amidst the hearty plaudits of the
brethren . Bro . Mark E . Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer , responded for " Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P ., the Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . " Bro . Alderman A . Cudlipp , in a speech of some force , proposed the toast of "The W . M . ' s and Representatives of the Neighbouring Lodges , " which was responded to by tlie W . M . 's of 257 and 342 . The toast of "The W . M . "
was ably proposed by Bro . W . Edmonds , P . M ., and suitably acknowledged . 1 lis Worship , the Mayor , Bro . XV . Pink , in responding for the toast of "The Visitors , " in a humorous speech , detailed some of the onerous and numerous engagements devolving on the head of this great municipality , which prevented him from taking that active interest in the Craft which he desired , and hoped to be able to do in the future .
During the evening some vocal and instrumental music of high merit was rendered by Bros . Sylvester , Brown , Grant , and Cunningham . The following brethren attended lo do donour to the W . M .: Bros . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , P . M ., & c , Grand Secretary ; Captain llaldane , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Mark E . Frost , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; S . R . Ellis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; E . S . Main , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . : G .
Wilkins , P . M .. 'P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Creven , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . P . Arnold , W . M . 142 S , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Geo . Grant , l . P . M . 1 705 ; R . J . Turney , P . M . 342 ; Thomas P . Hall , P . M . S 04 and 1776 ; W . W . Townsend , P . M . 1903 ; Arthur Cudlipp , P . M . 4 S 7 ; W . Edmunds , P . M . ; J . A . Elvcrston , W . M . S 04 ; Richard W . Downing , W . M . 903 ; Thomas P . Palsgrave , W . M . 427 ; II . Ad .-imcs , W . M . 1776 ; J . Grevc , W . M . IOG , P . G . S . ; J . Hay .
man , W . AL 257 ; William Judd ; J . J . Slade , George Sylvester , George Dean , George Manes , T . Good , W . M . 1 S 34 ; W . D . Parkhouse , 1 S 34 ; George Farnay Brown , ' •s 34 > ' J- V . Bacigalupo , Sec . 342 and 1776 ; George Banning , 1 S 34 ; John Westaway , 1 S 34 ; lames Moody , 1 S 34 ; J . W . Gardner , Secretary 1 S 34 ; W . W . Slade , 1834 ; Charles Bevis , 1 S 34 ; | . W . Willmott , 1 S 34 , P . M . 342 ; H . Bainton , 1 S 34 ; T . V . Box , 1 S 34 ; and T . S . Gardner , 1 S 34 .
WHAT SHALL WE DRINK ?—NO summer beverage so refreshing , so wholesome , none so delicious and grateful to the taste , when hot , tired , and thirsty , as a glass of Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy taken with aerated waters or lemonade . Ask pointedly for it by name , as substitutes and mixtures abound . Report adulterations to the manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller , Maidstone . Sold at the Crystal Palace , and by Bertram and Roberts everywhere , also at the clubs , the hotels , and all noted places of refreshment .
llin . i . i > w . irs Piu . s . .. -Male Constitution-.- When the human frame has become debilitated from ; h ; ellecls of exposure , excesses , or nejleet , then th-. ^ e Till-w ill work wonders . If Ihev | , e taken . iccordiii-, ' lo the lurid ilirei'tinus wrapped round each box , Ilolloway ' s Tills ev .-rl the most rxemplarv tonic ipi . ililies in all Ihose rases ol' nervous deprc-ioii in which the lital powers have
become so weakened that the circulation has been rendered languid and unsteady , 'i hev improve the appetite , strengthen the ilipesiinn , rcrrulalelhe liver , . -,,,, 1 , i , t a , iiclitlc aperients . The I'd ) , arc soiled to all at ; es and all hal . il ... A patient virile-: " Vonr Tills to he valued ropiire only to | , e known . Nuruii ! manv years I . sonj ; ht a remedy iu vain , v . a- htconuui v . e . il . cr , v . hen vmir Tills soon restored inc . "—[ A . ' iei . J
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE . The regular quarterly meeting of the District Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Hokitika , on Monday , June 27 th . The lodge was opened in due form at 6 . 30 p . m ., by the District Grand Master , Bro . John Bevan , acting D . D . G . M ., Bros . Blackmore , P . M . 1233 ; D . G . S . W ., Bcnning ; D . G . J . W ., Kerr ; D . G . Reg ., C . Malfroy ;
acting D . G . Chap ., J . R . Hudson , P . D . G . S . W . ; D . G . S . D ., J . Williams ; D . G . J D ., H . Thompson ; D . G . Treas ., M . Pollock ; D . G . " Sec , W . 'D . Banks ; D . G . Dir . of Cer ., R . Ferguson ; D . G . S . of W ., j . C . Malfroy ; D . G . Swd . Br ., A . Koenig ; D . G . Stwds ., T . T . Clarke , J . Trice , W . Smith , A . Foldi , and H . Scroder ; D . G . Purs ., E . Kenway ; also representatives from every lodge in the district , and a large number of past officers and visitors .
After the formal business of the District Grand Lodge had been disposed of , farewell addresses were presented to the District Grand Master by the past and present officers of the District Grand Lodge , the Pacific Lodge of Hokitika , and the Phcenix Lodge , of Westport , wishing him God speed on his voyage to England , health and happiness during his sojourn there , and a speedy return to his honourable sphere of usefulness . The addresses were couched in
the most complimentary and affectionate terms , and were most beautifully illuminated , reflecting the greatest credit on the artists . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER , in returning thanks for these further tokens of respect , said that he felt quite embarrassed with these many manifestations of approval from his brethren , following in such quick succession on their previous expressions of good will , on the occasion of his
installation in March last , that he really felt that he was not deserving of such a continuous meed of praise , but he accepted with heartfelt thanks the generous tributes of their affection at such a time , when he was about to be separated from them for a season , and to undertake a long voyage to England . In bidding them farewell he would be solaced in his journeyings by the recollections of so much kindness , and the true fraternal affection now exhibited towards him ,
and would refer with pride wherever he might be privileged to meet the brethren in distant lands to the warm hearts that he had left behind in the Wcstland Masonic District , for none were more loyal , cither to their country or to the great Masonic throne ; and as life is made up of so many meetings and partings , so our Institution prepares us to
look hopefully to the future ; and with those feelings upon him he would again beg o ! them to receive his heartfelt and warmest thanks for their renewed expressions of confidence in him as their District Grand Master , resting- assured that the best interests of the Craft would be maintained by the worthy brethren left behind to administer the affairs of the district in his absence .
During portions of his speech the D . G . Master was deeply moved . The proceedings of District Grand Lodge were of a most intercstingcharacter throughout , amongst them the important and praiseworthy resolve to found a Masonic scholarship for the District , to be competed for by the sons and daughters of brethren of various lodges in the jurisdiction . The Board of General Purposes were empowered to draft rules
on the subject , and to submit them for approval at next D . G . Lodge meeting . After the lodge was closed the brethren entertained the District Grand Master at a farewell banquet . Every seat in the banquet room was filled . The chair was taken by the D . G . S . W ., Bro . Benning , with the guest of the evening on his right , the D . G . J . W ., Bro . Kerr , discharging the duties
of the vice chair . After ample justice had been done to the bountiful fare provided , the CHAIRMAN gave the toast of " The Oueen and the Craft , " "The Grand Master of England , HTR . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Grand Master of Scotland and Ireland , " which were duly honoured , musically and otherwise .
I he D . G . S . W ., Bro . KERK then rose and said he had received an unexpected surprise ( Greymouth being his home ) in having the honour conferred upon him of proposing the important toast of "The Health of the District Grand Master of Wcstland , Bro . John Bevan . " The occasion of their meeting was to bid their loyal brother hon voyage and God speed on the journey he was about to take , and to wish him a safe return . It was not long since they had the
pleasure of witnessing his installation , and all regretted that they had now to say farewell . They would certainly feel his absence ,- . nd thereby be all the more hearty in their congratulations in welcoming him on his return . The D . G . Master was revered in the district , and in no part of it more so than at Greymouth , where there was very great regret at his departure now for so short a period , for he was endeared to the hearts of his brethren there for many
years past . In now wishing him a pleasant voyage , he expressed the sentiment of every brother , far and near , that every blessing might attend him . The D . G . Master was undoubtedly the second man of importance in Masonry on the West Coast of New Zealand , for he ( Bro . Kerr ) looked on the late lamented Bro . Lazar as the first , but it must not be forgotten that Bro . Bevan had been for many years the late District Grand Master ' s intimate friend and
colleague , and had , 1 , 0 doubt , done his share in the good government of the Craft , and the mantle now falling on the shoulders of Bro . Bevan , fell upon a worthy Mason . He would , no doubt , visit the lodges in the home country , and tell them that the brethren here were actuated by charity and benevolence , the first great principles of Masonry . They were all very sorry to part with him , even
for a short time , for he was a man amongst men , but the knowledge he would acquire in England would prove beneficial to them all . Not only in Masonry did Bro . Bevan excel , but in other walks of life as well . They all knew hmv eloquent he was , what renown he had gained as a lecturer for the local charities , and to be represented b y such a worthy brother at home would redound to their credit .
The loast wns most enthusiastically drunk , and with musical honours . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER , in responding to the toast , said , he was al a loss to find words wherewith to express his thanks for the encomiums that had been passed upon him by his dear old friend , but as he ( the D . G . S . W . ) gave the language of those who resided at a distance from
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them , made him deeply sensible of the debt of gratitude due by him to his brethren throughout the district for their manifold and united expressions of goodwill and affection . When he looked round the room and saw so many happy faces congregated to honour him , when he recalled the associations of years gone by , the happiness and contentment that had so long subsisted between them , and the renewed expressions of their esteem , he must confess that
he felt a sense of sadness creeping upon him akin to that solemn feeling with which he left his parents' home , nearly a quarter of a century ago , to seek his fortune in these lands , and with the reflection that he was about to return to merely the remnant of a once large and happy family , he might , therefore , crave their indulgence for any exhibition of weakness to which all human nature is prone at times . However , Masonry was like a guiding
star of faith and hope—to elevate the mind , to gladden the senses , and to remove all the dark clouds of doubtso that he looked cheerfully onward to a happy reunion again at no very distant period ; and that they might rely upon it , with his love of Masonry for the past twentythree years , that he would during his sojourn in England avail himself of every opportunity of visiting the brethren and examining their stately work , for Masonry contained
the greatest truths , and was one of the noblest educators of the mind ; it enabled them to look deeply into human nature , and was one of the purest religions ever offered by the Creator to mankind . She was a goodly tree , bearing the choicest fruit , and well rewarded those who looked into her mysteries ; a noble book of study and contemplation , for it is essentially a combination and embodiment of so many beautiful realities , opening a wide range of thought ,
apart from its traditional character , that cannot fail to captivate and influence its faithful adherents in their journeyings through life , for Masonry must not alone be regarded for the ancient usages which it has handed down through all ages unsullied by the voice of time , for the mere knowledge of its mystic surroundings and ritual merely embraces the matter of fact operations of its existence , and not the grand intetnal organisation raised on the foundations of so
statel y a structure ; but , like all things human , however beautiful and complete may be the external , the embellishment and cultivation of the internal must be regarded as the greatest of all essentials in disclosing unrevcalcd treasures , and I can make no better or more beautiful illustration o £ my meaning than that which presented itself to the Oueen of Sheba when she _ beheld the internal magnificence of the temple on the morning of its dedication to the service
of God . Thus do I contend a Mason should feel when the beauties of Masonry are revealed to him through a studious contemplation of its great principles and active agencies in the dissemination of its many virtues . Nature itself forms a noble tracing board for the thoughtful Mason—the grand , old hills and verdant plains , the rivers and oceans , and the glorious and incomprehensible majesty of the myriads of rolling worlds add to the volume of thought . He exhorted
any of his brethren who might pause ou the threshold of Masonry to reflect upon those association of ideas in connection with the time-honoured Craft , and quoted the following , from one of his favourite authors , in support of his plea : " Knowledge has but a limited power when it informs the head only ; but when it informs tlie heart as well , it has a power over life and death , the body and the soul , and dominates the universe . " In conclusion , he hoped they
would accept his words as the sincere promptings of his heart , and again thanked them for their cordial good wishes and brotherly regard . The address was warmly applauded . Bro . BLACKMORE , P . M . 1233 , proposed "The District Grand Officers , " which was responded toby Bro . BENNING , D . G . S . W ., and Bro . C . MALFROY , D . G . Registrar . Bro . EISEELUER , P . D . G . S . W ., proposed ' " The Lazar Lodge , " which was responded to bBro . JWILLIAMS
y . , D . G . S . D . Bro . BRAMWELL , P . D . G S . W ., gave the toast of "The Phoenix Lodge of Westport and the Recfton Lodge . " Bro . W . D . BANKS , District Grand Secretary , responded for the former , and Bro . J . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., for the latter .
Bro . J . R . HUDSON , P . D . G . S . W ., proposed "Success to the Totura Lodge , " which was feelingly replied to by the W . M ., Bro . C . MALFROY , D . G . Registrar . Bro . WILLIAMS , P . M ., D . G . S . D ., gave the toast of "The Greymouth Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . J . KERR , D . G . J . W ., P . M ., and Bro . BLACKMORE ,
Bro . C . MALKROY , D . G . Registrar , proposed in most eulogistic terms " The Mother Lodge of Freemasonry in Wcstland , the Pacific Lodge of Hokitika , " which was ably responded to by the W . M ., Bro . HENRY IIYAMS , and Bro . POLLOCK , D . G . Treasurer . The Tyler ' s toast brought the interesting proceedings lo
a close , adding another of those truly enjoyable Masonic reunions to many that have preceded it in the happy and united Masonic district of Wcstland . Some excellent singing amongst the brethren during the evening greatly contributed to the success of the proceedings .
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CRAFT MASONRY . SYDNEY . —Tranquillity Lodge ( No . 1552 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on June 9 th , presided over by the W . M ., W . Bro . Solomon . Four candidates for initiation were balloted for , and one for affiliation . Three of the initiates being present , the ceremony was proceeded with b y the W . M ., VV . Bro . Gabreil , P . M ., delivering the charge in an impressive manner . The ceremony was speciall y noticeable for the very superior music
introduced by the Organist . A motion , standing in the name of Bro . W . P . Urctnall , to the effect that in ' future when a candidate is proposed for initiation , it shall be discretionary with the W . M . to appoint a Committee of three to inquire into , and report on the antecedents and character of such persons , was , after some discussion , carried , and is now a bye-law of the lodge . Notwithstanding the heavy
rain which fell , a fair number of members and visitors were present , and remained at the banquet ; and during the usual toast to the latter , two visiting brethren expressed a desire to join , and are to be duly proposed at the next monthly meeting . Owing to the somewhat extraordinary flow of conviviality , the season of refreshment was somewhat prolonged .