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Annual Summer Outing Of The Euphrates Lodge, No. 212.
Amongst those who contributed were Mrs . Cooper and Miss Bloxv , ° and Bros . Seigenberg , Blow , Marsh , Stephens , and Glass , and the party separated , having thoroughly enjoyed the day ' s pleasures .
Annual Picnic Of The Everton Lodge, No. 823, Liverpool.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 , LIVERPOOL .
The annual picnic of the members of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . The brethren and ladies , about 200 " all told , " gathered at Lime-street Station , where saloon and other carriages provided for them xvere in readiness en route to Lymm , where they arrived at
11 . 30 , and at once proceeded to the pretty church of the village , in xvhich the morning lessons were read and hymns sung , the Rev . Mr . Lomax and Rev . Mr . Leslie officiating . Returning to the hotel dinner was provided , Eyton ' s band being in attendance , and playing several delightful airs . Adjourning to a field specially engaged , spoils of all kinds took placein which old and young participated .
, In this the seven ages xvere illustrated by the racingfirstly , by about 4-year-olds , then respectively S-15 , 25-30 , 40 , and 60 years , each xvinner receiving a prize , the umpire being Bro . J . M . King , to . xvhom too much praise cannot be given for the manner ' in xvhich he originated amusement for the company , assisted by Bro . Carefull and others . Then came the ladies' racesthe umpire and distributor of prizes
, being Mrs . VV . Brassey , whose grace and amiable dispositionfairly entitle her to be the wife of a VV . M . Dancing , football , boxvling , and other amusements xvere then indulged in . Refreshments and tea being finished , the xvhole company were photographed in a group by Mr . D . S . Kruger , while the VV . M . with his ofiicers were photographed
separately . Singing and dancing concluded the day's proceedings . Special votes of thanks xvere passed to Bro . John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., M . C , for the manner in xvhich everything xvas carried out under his able guidance , everyone exclaiming they never had passed a more enjoyable day .
London And North Western Railway Programme Of Tours.
LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY PROGRAMME OF TOURS .
It is almost needless to say that , in accordance xvith the practice of recent years , the London and North Western Railxvay has made the usual liberal arrangements for the comfort and convenience of tourists during the present season , and as the line and its branches traverse or are 111 communication xvith so many of the most attractive pleasure
resorts in England , VVales , and Scotland , xve have no doubt it xvill , as in past years , reap the full reward of its almost unbounded liberality . VVe do not see why or how it should be otherwise . Holiday-makers are not apt to be over particular in their expenditure , but if extraordinary facilities are offered for reaching their favourite haunts in the country or for visiting districts , xvhose attractions they have heard of but never had the opportunity of enjoying ,
they wisely accept and make the most of them . This is what the London and North Western Railxvay Company has been in the habit of doing for years , and noxv their tourist arrangements are about as peifect as the ablest and most liberal management can devise . The main feature of these arrangements is the issue at the most reasonable charges of tickets available for two calendar months , the holders of which , however , may on the payment of a further moderate
sum have them extended to any date not exceeding the last day in the current year . These tickets are issued for the whole of the lines either xvorked directly by the company or over xvhich it has running poxvers , and besides being , as xx-e have said , issued at moderate rates and capable of extension to the close of the year , they may be made available for a xvhole district—for instance , for North or South Wales , for the
English Lake District , for the Isle of Man , & c . T hus a party desirous of visiting , say the Lake District , may have their tickets so made out that they may be able to break the journey once , either going or returning , at any of the places they xvish to visit , and these places , xvhich of course must be situated on the Company ' s lines , are endorsed on the tickets . Or , if they desire it , they may proceed direct , without breaking the journey , to any place for which the
tourist tickets are available , and it is desirable the booking clerk should be informed at the time the tickets are taken whether it is intended to break the journey , and if so , at what points , or to make direct and without stoppage for a given place , the reason being that the txvo classes of tickets are issued for different trains . In addition to these , for xvhich the Company holds itself directly responsible , through tickets are issued , permitting the holders to travel
to or from places off the Company ' s line , but in the case of these , xvhich are intended solely for the convenience of the holders , the contract and liability of each Company are limited exclusively to its own lines of railxvay , coaches , and steamboats . It must be borne in mind , moreover , that the cost of transfer or conveyance betxveen the railxvay termini or between any of their stations , steamboats , or coaches , is not covered by
the price of these through tickets , and also that the several companies do not undertake such transfer or conveyance , nor xvill they incur any responsibility in connection therexvith . Hoxvever , those xvho purpose availing themselves of the facilities offered by the London and North-Western Railxvay Company had better consult for themselves the programme of these tours , xvhich is issued gratuitously , and is obtainable at the company ' s offices at Euston , at the
dilferent stations on the line , and elseivhere . They will find full particulars as to the train service , xvhile the narrative describing the different tours contains particulars of the several places of interest xvhich are accessible , and xvhich the majority of pleasure-seekers are so anxious to visit . There are also clearly draxvn maps of the different districts ,
xvhile the needful information as to hotels , omnibuses , and other conveyances , Sic ,, is also furnished . If anything further is desired to be ascertained , the reader has only to make application to Mr . G . P . Neele , the courteous superintendent of the line , at Euston Station , and he will be told all that he desires to knoxv .
A delicious cooling- drink is supplied in Rose s Lime Juice Cordial , xvith xvater or blended xvith spirits . It is highly Medicinal , assisting digestion . Recommended by the Lancet . It is entirely free of alcohol . Purchasers should order Rose ' s Cordial . Wholesale Stores , 11 , Curtain Road , London , and Leith , N . B . —[ Advt . ]
The Proposed Grand Lodge Of Victoria.
THE PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA .
Australia .
The folloxving items from the Melbourne Argus anent the above movement have been forxvarded to us for publication * „ "A large and influential meeting of Freemasons took
place at the Masonic Hal ! on Friday evening , Bro . Lowry in the chair . A resolution xvas carried by an overwhelming majority affirming the desirability of forming a Grand Lodge of Victoria . A general gathering of Freemasons xvill take place in June , and will be notified by advertisement . "
" PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . " To the Editor of the 'Argus . ' " SIR , —A paragraph in to-day ' s issue states that at a large and influential meeting of Freemasons , held on Friday , ' an overxvhelming majority confirmed the desirability of forming a Grand Lodge of Victoria . ' As this may be misleading to many provincial and even metropolitan brethren ,
1 ask leave to state that those who are known to be opposed to the movement xvere not invited to attend , or even apprised of the meeting . The ' overxvhelming majority , ' therefore , in no way applies to the whole body of Freemasons , but only to a section that have long since desired to improve their standing by the alteration . —Yours , Sic , "E . C"April 30 th . " ¦
" PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . " To the Editor of the 'Argus . ' "Sir , —The discussion of the affairs of Freemasonry in the columns of a daily paper must necessarily be ' caviare to the general , ' but in the absence of a journal specially devoted to Masonic literature permit me to supplement the remarks of ' E . C in this day ' s issue . 1 , in common xvith
many others , am not altogether unknoxvn in the Masonic xvorld in Victoria , yet neither I nor my friends xvere called to the meeting or xvere axvare of its being about to take place . The overwhelming unanimity , therefore , must be regarded like the Irishman ' s reciprocity , as ' all on one side . ' There are three Constitutions of Freemasonry xvorking in Victoria , namely , the English , with 70 lodges ;
the Irish , xvith 15 lodges ; and the Scotch , xvith 10 lodges ; and the desirability of having only one Constitution is most decidedly admittedly all . But the desirability of having a Constitution and Grand Lodge of Victoria is not so unanimously admitted . The members of the English are perfectly satisfied xvith the Constitutions they xvork under . The Prince of Wales , who takes great personal interest in
the Craft , is the head of the Order , and he is assisted by a body of noblemen and gentlemen of whom the xvorld may be proud . When in the course of time , and may it be still afar off , he becomes King of England he takes the position of Grand Patron of the Order , and one of his brothers , most probably the Dukeof Albany , xvould be Grand Master in his stead . Locally we govern ourselves , xve spend our
money as xve please , xve pay no fees to England except a mere trifle of 7 s . Gd . for registration on the books of the Grand Lodge of England , and for which we also get a certificate . Our indigent Masons are entitled to relief from the Grand Lodge funds , and from every benevolent society connected xvith the Order . Wc have also our oxvn Benevolent Fund and our own almshouses , & c . Our local
Grand Lodge might be a little more energetically conducted , but that is improving , and xve have no reason to be dissatisfied xxith our outlook . But , if I correctly understand the position of the Scotch-and Irish ledges here , they appear to labour under certain grievances , and are dissatisfied with their position under their separate Constitutions . I would therefore suggest to my disaffected Scotch
and Irish brethren not to endeavour to found a Grand Lodge of Victoria , xvhich can onl y occupy a very secondary p lace in the xvorld ' s Masonic affairs , but fo join their English brethren in this colony in their endeavours to carry out the noble object of reuniting all lodges in the xvorld in one universal brotherhood , under one Constitution , xvith the one real Grand Lodge—the grand old mother lodge of England . In any case , I xvould beg my worshipful Irish
brethren not to endeavour to bring their disaffection into our English lodges , but to alloxv us to retain untroubled that feeling of loyalty to our Craft and its head which it is both our duty and our pleasure to render ; and 1 xvould suggest to " E . C . " the desirability of calling a meeting of all the English lodges for the purpose of voting an address of loyalty to our Constitution and to our Grand Master , the Prince of Wales . I enclose my name and address , and remain , yours , " C . S . —May ist .
ADELAIDE . —Harmony Lodge ( No . 505 ) . — One of the most successful meetings in the history of this lodge took place on May Sth , in the Fieemasons' Hall , Finders-street , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . F . H . Wigg as VV . M . There xvas a large attendance of brethren , not less than 140 being present , including the English District Grand Lodge and the representatives of
the Scotch and Irish Provincial Grand Lodges . The retiring W . M ., liro . F . Olifent , presided , and acted as Installing Master , the ceremony being performed in the presence of a Board of upivards of 30 Installed Masters . The W . M ., Bro . F . H . Wigg , having been duly placed in the chair of K . S ., was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Bro . H . M . Addison , P . M ., Dist . G . Treas ., presented the VV . M .
xvith the xvorking tools , explaining their uses and meaning . The W . M . appointed and invested his ollicers as folloxvs : Bros . F . Olifent , I . P . M . ; F . W . Bullock , S . VV . ; W . M . Hugo , J . VV . ; H . M . Addison , P . M ., G . T ., Treas . ; J . E . Thomas , Sec . * , H . L . Whittell , S . D . ; T . C . Holland , J . D . ; VV . P . Wicksteed , I . G . ; Shakespere , Org . ; Dr . F . Seabrook , P . M ., D . of C . ; F . ) . Beach and S . H . A . Bird , Stexvards ; and N . Kildael , Tyler .
Bro . F . Olifent , I . P . M ., gave the usual addresses to the newly-invested officers , and to the members of the lodge . The manner in xvhich Bro . Olifent carried out his duties as Installing Master is deserving of the highest praise . It xvas as near perfection as anything of the kind xve have ever
heard , and he deserves great credit for the care and attention xvhich he has given to work himself up in the whole ritual . Bro . F . H . Wigg , the newly-installed VV . M ., also gave promise of proving a worthy successor of the LP . M . Numerous congratulations xvere offered to the nexv VV . M . by the representatives of several city and country lodges , and also by visiting brethren from Victoria ,
The Proposed Grand Lodge Of Victoria.
Tasmania , Nexv Zealand , India , and South Africa . Apologies xvere received for the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . C . Muecke , thc D . G . M . of the S . C ; Bro . Skethaxvay , W . M . of St . Andrexv ' sLodge , S . C , and others . The formal business being concluded , a well deserved presentation xvas made to the retiring Master , consisting of a handsome P . M . jexvel ,. richly chased , and bearing on the reverse side a suitable inscription , the following address
accompanying the jexvel : "To Bro . P . M . Frank Olifent . Worshipful sir , xve the members of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 505 , E . C , in the open lodge assembled , request you to accept this address and P . M . jexvel , as a token of the esteem in which you are held by us , and also as a manifestation that xve have appreciated the services so efficiently rendered by you to your lodge . Be assured that you retire from the chair enjoying the fraternal regard of us all ,
inasmuch as xve feel you have in all respects conscientiously discharged your duties as a ruler in the Craft and as Master of your lodge . 'We are , worshipful sir , yours fraternally ( signed ) F . H . Wigg , VV . M . ; Fred . VV . Bullock , S . W . ; VV . M . Hugo , J . VV . ; J . Edwin Thomas , Secretary , on behalf of the members of your lodge , Adelaide , May S , 1 SS 3 . " The address xvas elegantly illuminated and embellished with Masonic emblems , surmounted by the crest and motto of the Olifent family , and handsomely bound in morocco .
The W . M ., Bro . F . H . Wigg , in making the presentation alluded in complimentary terms to the admirable manner in which Bro . F . Olifent had carried out the duties of VV . M . during his tenure of office , and to the general esteem in xvhich he was held by the brethren . Bro . Olifent , xvho said he xvas taken by surprise on receiving their elegant present and address , expressed his thanks in a fexv well-chosen words , and said he should
treasure their handsome gifts and . hoped , to hand them doxvn as heirlooms to his family . The business of the lodge being concluded the'brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet laid in the loxver hall , under the direction of ( he Stexvards , Bros . Beach and Bird , to xvhich 130 sat doxvn . The first toast was honoured xvith even more than usual demonstrations of loyalty , and the National Anthem xvas sung by the brethren xvith great
enthusiasm . The other toasts usual on such occasions xvere also duly honoured , some good songs being given during the evening . VVe must not omit to mention the pleasing accompaniment to the ceremonial in the lodge , afforded by Bro . VV . Shakespere , the Organist , and the choir who rendered selections of Masonic music in a very efficient manner . The interludes and symphonies also introduced by Bro . Shakespere materially enhanced the general effect .
South America,
South America ,
BUENOS AYRES . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . G 17 ) . —The installation of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st June , instead of on St . John's Day , which fell on a Sunday . Lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and after the private business had been dispatched visitors xvere admitted . Commissions from the lodges Star of the South , No . 1025 , Unione ltaliana , "Obediencia ; i la Ley , and the
Argentine Grand Orient attended the meeting , and finally Bros . G . J . Ryan , D . D . G . M . Argentine Republic ; J . T . Ramsay , acting D . G . S . VV . ; A . R . Martin , acting D . G . I . W . ; C . T . Mold , D . G . Sec ; C . F . Collins , acting D . G . S . D . ; J . Scott , acting D . G . J . D . ; J . Rich , D . G . S . of Works ; and G . Stearn , D . G . P ., were admitted and received in due form . The R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Masefield , being absent
from the city , having gone to Rosario and Cordoba to install the W . Ms , in the lodges there xvorking under the Grand Lodgeof England , the D . D . G . M ., Bro . G . J . Ryan , had been appointed Installing Master , and took the chair , replacing the ofiicers of the lodge by those of thc District Grand Lodge . Bro . Ferdinand J . Morphy , VV . M . elect , xvas presented to the Installing Master by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . F . R . Hancock , P . D . G . Org ., and duly
installed into the chair of K . S . according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Order . Bro . Ryan then proceeded to invest the officers appointed for the ensuing year as folloxvs : Bros . J . Hopxvood , S . VV . ; D . M . Munro , J . W . ; C . T . Mold ( P . M . and D . G . Sec ) , Treas . ; A . H . Weir , Sec ; S . Boxvley , S . D . ; J . T . Ramsay ( P . M , and D . G . Treas . ) , M . C . ; C Buchter , Tyler . Bros . J . Dodd , J . D . ; and R . O . Watson , I . G . ; xvere unavoidably absent .
Ihe Worshipful Master , Bro . Morphy , thanked the members forthe high honour they had conferred on him in electing him Master of the lodge . He also thanked the D . D . G . M . and other members of the District Grand Lodge for their attendance at the meeting , and in conclusion he welcomed the various lodges and brethren xvho had attended the ceremony . Appropriate speeches xvere also made by several of the brethren , and at 11 p . m . the lodge xvas closed in due form .
The banquet annually given by the Masons of the York Rite took plice on Saturday , the 23 rd June , xvhtn a large number of brethren , including Bro . A . G . Goodall , representative of the Grand Lodge of England at the Grand Lodge of Nexv York , met and passed a pleasant eveninfr . enlivened by speeches and songs .
South Africa.
South Africa .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT THE CAPE . From the " Cape Times , " June 25 th . Yesterday xvas the anniversary of St . John the Baptist , but most of the Masonic ceremonies which are fixed for this occasion by the lodges in this toxvn took place on Saturday ; . The day xvas one of the finest that could have been desired , and there was a large gathering of the sisters and "profanes "—the latter term is of course strictly
limited to its Masonic meaning—in the grounds of both the Goede Hoop and the British Temples . In the former the Spes Bona band performed a selection of music , , and lithe latter an excellent programme was rendered by 'j ' band of the A . and S . Highlanders , xvhose services the members of the British and Carnarvon Lodge had been fortunate enough to obtain . The performance of these selections served to delight the sightseers while the ceremony of installation was taking place in the Temple-
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Annual Summer Outing Of The Euphrates Lodge, No. 212.
Amongst those who contributed were Mrs . Cooper and Miss Bloxv , ° and Bros . Seigenberg , Blow , Marsh , Stephens , and Glass , and the party separated , having thoroughly enjoyed the day ' s pleasures .
Annual Picnic Of The Everton Lodge, No. 823, Liverpool.
ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE EVERTON LODGE , No . 823 , LIVERPOOL .
The annual picnic of the members of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 24 th ult . The brethren and ladies , about 200 " all told , " gathered at Lime-street Station , where saloon and other carriages provided for them xvere in readiness en route to Lymm , where they arrived at
11 . 30 , and at once proceeded to the pretty church of the village , in xvhich the morning lessons were read and hymns sung , the Rev . Mr . Lomax and Rev . Mr . Leslie officiating . Returning to the hotel dinner was provided , Eyton ' s band being in attendance , and playing several delightful airs . Adjourning to a field specially engaged , spoils of all kinds took placein which old and young participated .
, In this the seven ages xvere illustrated by the racingfirstly , by about 4-year-olds , then respectively S-15 , 25-30 , 40 , and 60 years , each xvinner receiving a prize , the umpire being Bro . J . M . King , to . xvhom too much praise cannot be given for the manner ' in xvhich he originated amusement for the company , assisted by Bro . Carefull and others . Then came the ladies' racesthe umpire and distributor of prizes
, being Mrs . VV . Brassey , whose grace and amiable dispositionfairly entitle her to be the wife of a VV . M . Dancing , football , boxvling , and other amusements xvere then indulged in . Refreshments and tea being finished , the xvhole company were photographed in a group by Mr . D . S . Kruger , while the VV . M . with his ofiicers were photographed
separately . Singing and dancing concluded the day's proceedings . Special votes of thanks xvere passed to Bro . John Houlding , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., M . C , for the manner in xvhich everything xvas carried out under his able guidance , everyone exclaiming they never had passed a more enjoyable day .
London And North Western Railway Programme Of Tours.
LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY PROGRAMME OF TOURS .
It is almost needless to say that , in accordance xvith the practice of recent years , the London and North Western Railxvay has made the usual liberal arrangements for the comfort and convenience of tourists during the present season , and as the line and its branches traverse or are 111 communication xvith so many of the most attractive pleasure
resorts in England , VVales , and Scotland , xve have no doubt it xvill , as in past years , reap the full reward of its almost unbounded liberality . VVe do not see why or how it should be otherwise . Holiday-makers are not apt to be over particular in their expenditure , but if extraordinary facilities are offered for reaching their favourite haunts in the country or for visiting districts , xvhose attractions they have heard of but never had the opportunity of enjoying ,
they wisely accept and make the most of them . This is what the London and North Western Railxvay Company has been in the habit of doing for years , and noxv their tourist arrangements are about as peifect as the ablest and most liberal management can devise . The main feature of these arrangements is the issue at the most reasonable charges of tickets available for two calendar months , the holders of which , however , may on the payment of a further moderate
sum have them extended to any date not exceeding the last day in the current year . These tickets are issued for the whole of the lines either xvorked directly by the company or over xvhich it has running poxvers , and besides being , as xx-e have said , issued at moderate rates and capable of extension to the close of the year , they may be made available for a xvhole district—for instance , for North or South Wales , for the
English Lake District , for the Isle of Man , & c . T hus a party desirous of visiting , say the Lake District , may have their tickets so made out that they may be able to break the journey once , either going or returning , at any of the places they xvish to visit , and these places , xvhich of course must be situated on the Company ' s lines , are endorsed on the tickets . Or , if they desire it , they may proceed direct , without breaking the journey , to any place for which the
tourist tickets are available , and it is desirable the booking clerk should be informed at the time the tickets are taken whether it is intended to break the journey , and if so , at what points , or to make direct and without stoppage for a given place , the reason being that the txvo classes of tickets are issued for different trains . In addition to these , for xvhich the Company holds itself directly responsible , through tickets are issued , permitting the holders to travel
to or from places off the Company ' s line , but in the case of these , xvhich are intended solely for the convenience of the holders , the contract and liability of each Company are limited exclusively to its own lines of railxvay , coaches , and steamboats . It must be borne in mind , moreover , that the cost of transfer or conveyance betxveen the railxvay termini or between any of their stations , steamboats , or coaches , is not covered by
the price of these through tickets , and also that the several companies do not undertake such transfer or conveyance , nor xvill they incur any responsibility in connection therexvith . Hoxvever , those xvho purpose availing themselves of the facilities offered by the London and North-Western Railxvay Company had better consult for themselves the programme of these tours , xvhich is issued gratuitously , and is obtainable at the company ' s offices at Euston , at the
dilferent stations on the line , and elseivhere . They will find full particulars as to the train service , xvhile the narrative describing the different tours contains particulars of the several places of interest xvhich are accessible , and xvhich the majority of pleasure-seekers are so anxious to visit . There are also clearly draxvn maps of the different districts ,
xvhile the needful information as to hotels , omnibuses , and other conveyances , Sic ,, is also furnished . If anything further is desired to be ascertained , the reader has only to make application to Mr . G . P . Neele , the courteous superintendent of the line , at Euston Station , and he will be told all that he desires to knoxv .
A delicious cooling- drink is supplied in Rose s Lime Juice Cordial , xvith xvater or blended xvith spirits . It is highly Medicinal , assisting digestion . Recommended by the Lancet . It is entirely free of alcohol . Purchasers should order Rose ' s Cordial . Wholesale Stores , 11 , Curtain Road , London , and Leith , N . B . —[ Advt . ]
The Proposed Grand Lodge Of Victoria.
THE PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA .
Australia .
The folloxving items from the Melbourne Argus anent the above movement have been forxvarded to us for publication * „ "A large and influential meeting of Freemasons took
place at the Masonic Hal ! on Friday evening , Bro . Lowry in the chair . A resolution xvas carried by an overwhelming majority affirming the desirability of forming a Grand Lodge of Victoria . A general gathering of Freemasons xvill take place in June , and will be notified by advertisement . "
" PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . " To the Editor of the 'Argus . ' " SIR , —A paragraph in to-day ' s issue states that at a large and influential meeting of Freemasons , held on Friday , ' an overxvhelming majority confirmed the desirability of forming a Grand Lodge of Victoria . ' As this may be misleading to many provincial and even metropolitan brethren ,
1 ask leave to state that those who are known to be opposed to the movement xvere not invited to attend , or even apprised of the meeting . The ' overxvhelming majority , ' therefore , in no way applies to the whole body of Freemasons , but only to a section that have long since desired to improve their standing by the alteration . —Yours , Sic , "E . C"April 30 th . " ¦
" PROPOSED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA . " To the Editor of the 'Argus . ' "Sir , —The discussion of the affairs of Freemasonry in the columns of a daily paper must necessarily be ' caviare to the general , ' but in the absence of a journal specially devoted to Masonic literature permit me to supplement the remarks of ' E . C in this day ' s issue . 1 , in common xvith
many others , am not altogether unknoxvn in the Masonic xvorld in Victoria , yet neither I nor my friends xvere called to the meeting or xvere axvare of its being about to take place . The overwhelming unanimity , therefore , must be regarded like the Irishman ' s reciprocity , as ' all on one side . ' There are three Constitutions of Freemasonry xvorking in Victoria , namely , the English , with 70 lodges ;
the Irish , xvith 15 lodges ; and the Scotch , xvith 10 lodges ; and the desirability of having only one Constitution is most decidedly admittedly all . But the desirability of having a Constitution and Grand Lodge of Victoria is not so unanimously admitted . The members of the English are perfectly satisfied xvith the Constitutions they xvork under . The Prince of Wales , who takes great personal interest in
the Craft , is the head of the Order , and he is assisted by a body of noblemen and gentlemen of whom the xvorld may be proud . When in the course of time , and may it be still afar off , he becomes King of England he takes the position of Grand Patron of the Order , and one of his brothers , most probably the Dukeof Albany , xvould be Grand Master in his stead . Locally we govern ourselves , xve spend our
money as xve please , xve pay no fees to England except a mere trifle of 7 s . Gd . for registration on the books of the Grand Lodge of England , and for which we also get a certificate . Our indigent Masons are entitled to relief from the Grand Lodge funds , and from every benevolent society connected xvith the Order . Wc have also our oxvn Benevolent Fund and our own almshouses , & c . Our local
Grand Lodge might be a little more energetically conducted , but that is improving , and xve have no reason to be dissatisfied xxith our outlook . But , if I correctly understand the position of the Scotch-and Irish ledges here , they appear to labour under certain grievances , and are dissatisfied with their position under their separate Constitutions . I would therefore suggest to my disaffected Scotch
and Irish brethren not to endeavour to found a Grand Lodge of Victoria , xvhich can onl y occupy a very secondary p lace in the xvorld ' s Masonic affairs , but fo join their English brethren in this colony in their endeavours to carry out the noble object of reuniting all lodges in the xvorld in one universal brotherhood , under one Constitution , xvith the one real Grand Lodge—the grand old mother lodge of England . In any case , I xvould beg my worshipful Irish
brethren not to endeavour to bring their disaffection into our English lodges , but to alloxv us to retain untroubled that feeling of loyalty to our Craft and its head which it is both our duty and our pleasure to render ; and 1 xvould suggest to " E . C . " the desirability of calling a meeting of all the English lodges for the purpose of voting an address of loyalty to our Constitution and to our Grand Master , the Prince of Wales . I enclose my name and address , and remain , yours , " C . S . —May ist .
ADELAIDE . —Harmony Lodge ( No . 505 ) . — One of the most successful meetings in the history of this lodge took place on May Sth , in the Fieemasons' Hall , Finders-street , on the occasion of the installation of Bro . F . H . Wigg as VV . M . There xvas a large attendance of brethren , not less than 140 being present , including the English District Grand Lodge and the representatives of
the Scotch and Irish Provincial Grand Lodges . The retiring W . M ., liro . F . Olifent , presided , and acted as Installing Master , the ceremony being performed in the presence of a Board of upivards of 30 Installed Masters . The W . M ., Bro . F . H . Wigg , having been duly placed in the chair of K . S ., was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Bro . H . M . Addison , P . M ., Dist . G . Treas ., presented the VV . M .
xvith the xvorking tools , explaining their uses and meaning . The W . M . appointed and invested his ollicers as folloxvs : Bros . F . Olifent , I . P . M . ; F . W . Bullock , S . VV . ; W . M . Hugo , J . VV . ; H . M . Addison , P . M ., G . T ., Treas . ; J . E . Thomas , Sec . * , H . L . Whittell , S . D . ; T . C . Holland , J . D . ; VV . P . Wicksteed , I . G . ; Shakespere , Org . ; Dr . F . Seabrook , P . M ., D . of C . ; F . ) . Beach and S . H . A . Bird , Stexvards ; and N . Kildael , Tyler .
Bro . F . Olifent , I . P . M ., gave the usual addresses to the newly-invested officers , and to the members of the lodge . The manner in xvhich Bro . Olifent carried out his duties as Installing Master is deserving of the highest praise . It xvas as near perfection as anything of the kind xve have ever
heard , and he deserves great credit for the care and attention xvhich he has given to work himself up in the whole ritual . Bro . F . H . Wigg , the newly-installed VV . M ., also gave promise of proving a worthy successor of the LP . M . Numerous congratulations xvere offered to the nexv VV . M . by the representatives of several city and country lodges , and also by visiting brethren from Victoria ,
The Proposed Grand Lodge Of Victoria.
Tasmania , Nexv Zealand , India , and South Africa . Apologies xvere received for the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . C . Muecke , thc D . G . M . of the S . C ; Bro . Skethaxvay , W . M . of St . Andrexv ' sLodge , S . C , and others . The formal business being concluded , a well deserved presentation xvas made to the retiring Master , consisting of a handsome P . M . jexvel ,. richly chased , and bearing on the reverse side a suitable inscription , the following address
accompanying the jexvel : "To Bro . P . M . Frank Olifent . Worshipful sir , xve the members of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 505 , E . C , in the open lodge assembled , request you to accept this address and P . M . jexvel , as a token of the esteem in which you are held by us , and also as a manifestation that xve have appreciated the services so efficiently rendered by you to your lodge . Be assured that you retire from the chair enjoying the fraternal regard of us all ,
inasmuch as xve feel you have in all respects conscientiously discharged your duties as a ruler in the Craft and as Master of your lodge . 'We are , worshipful sir , yours fraternally ( signed ) F . H . Wigg , VV . M . ; Fred . VV . Bullock , S . W . ; VV . M . Hugo , J . VV . ; J . Edwin Thomas , Secretary , on behalf of the members of your lodge , Adelaide , May S , 1 SS 3 . " The address xvas elegantly illuminated and embellished with Masonic emblems , surmounted by the crest and motto of the Olifent family , and handsomely bound in morocco .
The W . M ., Bro . F . H . Wigg , in making the presentation alluded in complimentary terms to the admirable manner in which Bro . F . Olifent had carried out the duties of VV . M . during his tenure of office , and to the general esteem in xvhich he was held by the brethren . Bro . Olifent , xvho said he xvas taken by surprise on receiving their elegant present and address , expressed his thanks in a fexv well-chosen words , and said he should
treasure their handsome gifts and . hoped , to hand them doxvn as heirlooms to his family . The business of the lodge being concluded the'brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet laid in the loxver hall , under the direction of ( he Stexvards , Bros . Beach and Bird , to xvhich 130 sat doxvn . The first toast was honoured xvith even more than usual demonstrations of loyalty , and the National Anthem xvas sung by the brethren xvith great
enthusiasm . The other toasts usual on such occasions xvere also duly honoured , some good songs being given during the evening . VVe must not omit to mention the pleasing accompaniment to the ceremonial in the lodge , afforded by Bro . VV . Shakespere , the Organist , and the choir who rendered selections of Masonic music in a very efficient manner . The interludes and symphonies also introduced by Bro . Shakespere materially enhanced the general effect .
South America,
South America ,
BUENOS AYRES . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . G 17 ) . —The installation of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st June , instead of on St . John's Day , which fell on a Sunday . Lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and after the private business had been dispatched visitors xvere admitted . Commissions from the lodges Star of the South , No . 1025 , Unione ltaliana , "Obediencia ; i la Ley , and the
Argentine Grand Orient attended the meeting , and finally Bros . G . J . Ryan , D . D . G . M . Argentine Republic ; J . T . Ramsay , acting D . G . S . VV . ; A . R . Martin , acting D . G . I . W . ; C . T . Mold , D . G . Sec ; C . F . Collins , acting D . G . S . D . ; J . Scott , acting D . G . J . D . ; J . Rich , D . G . S . of Works ; and G . Stearn , D . G . P ., were admitted and received in due form . The R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Masefield , being absent
from the city , having gone to Rosario and Cordoba to install the W . Ms , in the lodges there xvorking under the Grand Lodgeof England , the D . D . G . M ., Bro . G . J . Ryan , had been appointed Installing Master , and took the chair , replacing the ofiicers of the lodge by those of thc District Grand Lodge . Bro . Ferdinand J . Morphy , VV . M . elect , xvas presented to the Installing Master by the outgoing W . M ., Bro . F . R . Hancock , P . D . G . Org ., and duly
installed into the chair of K . S . according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Order . Bro . Ryan then proceeded to invest the officers appointed for the ensuing year as folloxvs : Bros . J . Hopxvood , S . VV . ; D . M . Munro , J . W . ; C . T . Mold ( P . M . and D . G . Sec ) , Treas . ; A . H . Weir , Sec ; S . Boxvley , S . D . ; J . T . Ramsay ( P . M , and D . G . Treas . ) , M . C . ; C Buchter , Tyler . Bros . J . Dodd , J . D . ; and R . O . Watson , I . G . ; xvere unavoidably absent .
Ihe Worshipful Master , Bro . Morphy , thanked the members forthe high honour they had conferred on him in electing him Master of the lodge . He also thanked the D . D . G . M . and other members of the District Grand Lodge for their attendance at the meeting , and in conclusion he welcomed the various lodges and brethren xvho had attended the ceremony . Appropriate speeches xvere also made by several of the brethren , and at 11 p . m . the lodge xvas closed in due form .
The banquet annually given by the Masons of the York Rite took plice on Saturday , the 23 rd June , xvhtn a large number of brethren , including Bro . A . G . Goodall , representative of the Grand Lodge of England at the Grand Lodge of Nexv York , met and passed a pleasant eveninfr . enlivened by speeches and songs .
South Africa.
South Africa .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT THE CAPE . From the " Cape Times , " June 25 th . Yesterday xvas the anniversary of St . John the Baptist , but most of the Masonic ceremonies which are fixed for this occasion by the lodges in this toxvn took place on Saturday ; . The day xvas one of the finest that could have been desired , and there was a large gathering of the sisters and "profanes "—the latter term is of course strictly
limited to its Masonic meaning—in the grounds of both the Goede Hoop and the British Temples . In the former the Spes Bona band performed a selection of music , , and lithe latter an excellent programme was rendered by 'j ' band of the A . and S . Highlanders , xvhose services the members of the British and Carnarvon Lodge had been fortunate enough to obtain . The performance of these selections served to delight the sightseers while the ceremony of installation was taking place in the Temple-