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strong lig ht in the chapter , but now an eclipse had taken place . Another body had got between him and the sun , and he was no longer the immediate cause of light , for another sun had come into their horizion and shed its benign influence over them , and darkened his . In the course of a long and eloquent address , Comp . Butter spoke of the outcry raised by some persons against Masonry— "That it led men into vicious habits . " That he sternly and strongly
repudiated , and averred that if a man was not inclined to drink , no Masonry in the world would drive him into it , but rather help to keep him from it ; while if he were inclined to drink , he would drink under any circumstances , and most likely where he would not be under the restraining influence set both by precept and example in Masonry . In conclusion , he asked them to drink the toast as it deserved , for he felt sure that M . E . Comp . Hayes would , as he had
done as head of the lodge , do all he could to keep it a united and prosperous chapter . Comp . Hayes , in reply , thanked them for the warmth with which they had received the toast . All he could say was that he hoped they would continue to give him in the chapter the same generous support they had given him in the lodge . It would incite him to do the work with credit to himself and satisfaction to them . Thev miirht depend upon it if they gave him the
work to do it should be done well ; and when he had done , he would leave the honour of the chapter as unsullied as when he received it from his respected predecessor . In response to the toast of "H . and J ., " Comp . Lloyd said it was a very fortunate thing for them that they had such excellent examples to follow , because , although they could not expect to equal them , yet they knew what the comoanions expected , and must work up to the standard laid
down by their predecessors , and that he would endeavour to do . Comp . Sweney also eloquently responded . " The Health of the Exaltee , Comp . Richardson , " was _ then drank with enthusiasm ; and , in . reply , he said that it was a very trying thing to ask so young a member of the chapter to make a speech , while the fair songstress present was waiting at the piano to charm them with her melodious utterances , but he would say that so great was the
impression made on him by the ceremony he went through the previous evening that it would last him his lifetime , and he trusted would ever keep him straight in the lessons of its exalted teachings . The next toast was that of " The Past Principals , " coupled with the name of M . E . Comp . Penfold , who , in reply , referred to that part of Comp . Butter's speech in which he spoke of the charge made against Masonry of inducing bad habits . He never yet knew
Masonry make a man intemperate . He always found that those men who made it a practice to be intemperate wanted an e _ cuse for their sin , and if they could not put it to " a bad wife , " or " an unhappy home , " or " worry of business , " or some other trouble that they were too lazy or too dishonest to face manfully and conquer , they , if they were Masons , or , at least , their friends for them , put it down to the score of Masonry . He was proud to have had the
privilege of installing Comp . Hayes that day , and felt that he would , as would also the Past Principals , do all he could for the good of the chapter , and keep up the landmorks of the Order in their original integrity . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Comp . Weston ; and " The Masonic Press" by Comp . Jolly . The host , Comp . Hubbard , was congratulated for his courtesy , attention , and excellent catering ; and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the
proceedings . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Messrs . F . Carpenter and Howard Moss , who , with Miss May Terry , sang selections throughout the evening splendidly . Some excellent songs were contributed by Comps . Butter , Edmonds , De Grey , Roberts , and Saunders , the latter , with Comp . Musto , an old friend and companion of thirty years' standing , singing " My Old Friend John " with rare dramatic force and feeling .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) , The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., when Bro . VV . B . Gibson , W . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., presided , and was supported as follows : Bros . VV . White , S . W ., P . G . D . C ; Ed . Tyson , J . W ., P . G . J . O . ; Geo . Sparrow , S . O . ; J . VV . Miles , M . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Sec . and Reg ., P . G . Treas . ; J . Rothery , S . D . ; W . Bewlay , J . D . ; Jas . Cooper , Org ., P . G . Org . ; Thomas
Atkinson , I . G . ; Jas . M . Salisbury , Tyler . Visitor : James Ramsay , Henry Lodge , 216 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and a ballot was afterwards taken for two candidates for advancement and two joining members , and all were accepted , neither of the candidates being present . A short time was devoted to the musical portion of the ceremony , which Bro . Cooper has given so much attention to with considerable effect . There being nothing further but " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . —In the absence of the M . VV . S . III . Bro . George Hi ggins , 31 ° , through illness , the chapter was opened b y Bro . Smith , 1 . P . M . W . S ., who also gave the Degree most impressively to the candidates , the M . VV . S . elect being presented by 111 . Bro . McDowell Smith , P . M . W . S . 30 , to III . Bro . ?• J . Banister . S . G . I . G . ... ° , who installed Ex . and Per .
Br ° R . H . Hutchison , M . W . S ., and placed him in the chair of his predecessors , who afterwards appointed his officers . About thirty of thc brethren dined at the Palatine Hotel , under the p residency of the M . W . S ., who gave the loyal and Masonic toasts in most appropriate terms , and a very happy evening was spent .
SHEFFIELD . —Talbot Chapter ( No 16 ) . —In consequence of the M . VV . S . Bro . John Denton being on R e c ° P'inent , the chapter was opened by Ex . and Per . ° ™ . E . Drury , P . M . W-S ., who resigned his chair and Presented the M . W . S . elect , Bro . VV . R . Thomas , M . D ., 0
M VV J- ™ - - 'J •Ban'ster . S . G . I . G . 33 , who installed thc inn- tl 5- '' x s uaua ' care and impressiveness , address-Aft r" . ers u P " ' duties in the chapter , th . _ ¦••us ' ncss was over , nearly thirty dined together in "earning ^ all of the i jtution , under the happy presi-_ ¦ _ : _ . _ ¦ ^\ M-W ., assisted by his officers , each vicing "i nis neighbour to make all happy , which proved a great
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
success ; indeed , these meetings are always most enjoyable . Full justice was done to the loyal and Masonic toasts . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Chapter ( No . 19 ) . — This chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Bradshaw VV . Rowson , M . W . S . 30 ° , assisted by his officers . Five candidates were elected and three came up for the Degree , and apologies were received from the others of their inability to attend . The M . W . S ., assisted by III . Bro . Edward Pierpoint , 32 ° ; Dr . S . Spratley , 30 ; H . R . Robertson , 31 ; most
carefully gave the Degree to the candidates . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , installed Ex . and Per . Bro . Wm . Tyrer M . W . S . with great care , and addressed the brethren on the excellence of this beautiful and Christian Degree . The 111 . brethren afterwards dined together at the Adelphi Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., "the loyal and Masonic toasts being proposed and responded to most heartily , all thoroughly enjoying themselves and looking forward with pleasure to the next meeting .
BOLTON . —St . Peter's Chapter ( No . 31 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Wm . Rowe , assisted by his officers . The degree was given by the M . VV . S ., assisted by III . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ° , and Bro . Thos . Entwistle , 30 . Bro . J osiah VV . Taylor was installed M . W . S . by 111 . Bro . Charles J . Banister with great solemnity , and the officers appointed for the ensuing year . A very beautiful loving cup was presented to the
chapter by 111 . Bro . Reginald Young , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., and acknowledged in suitable terms by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . C J . Banister , in the name of the chapter , presented Bro . Rowe , P . MTW . S ., with a very handsome P . M . W . S . ' s jewel on the completion of his year of office . Business over , the E . and P . brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in true Masonic spirit .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council was held at the new Masonic Hall , 8 , Red Lion Square , on the 21 st ultimo , and was numerously attended . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , R . P . G . C . of Works ; D . M . Dewar , R . P . G . R . ; T . Poore , G . M . ; T . Cubitt , G . M . ; J . E . Anderson , G . S . S . Rawson , Rev . A . Hall , A . Williams , R . Berridge , J . Smyth , Major Dunbar , E . Howard , G . Powell , H . J . Lardner , H . R . Trigg , I .
Harrison , G . Graveley , R . P . Spice , D . J . Ramsey , and Dr . Coffin . The visitors were Bros . Captain Hunter , Grand Master of Scotland ; J . D . Duncan , G . P . C . of Works , Scotland ; and G . T . Miller , G . M . of C . Scotland . The Grand Council having been opened in due form , the Grand Recorder reported that the T . I . M . Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal , who was seriously indisposed had deputed Bro . Walls to act for him . The minutes were then read
and the report of the progress and financial positionof the Order was presented and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Grand Officers appointed for the year were aa follows : Bros . S . Rawson . D . G . M . ; T . C . Walls , G . I . M . ; J . Newton , P . C of W . j the Rev . A . Hall , and the Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , Grand Chaplains ; F . Davison , G . Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , G . Recorder ; H . R . Trigg , G . M . of C ; T . Poore , G . C . of G . ; R . Boggett , G . C . of C ; A . Williams , G . Lecturer ; Major Dunbar , G . F .
Lancaster , and R . Berridge , Grand Marshals ; R . P . Spice , and E . Howard , Grand Stewards ; T . Adams , G . Sentinel . The Grand Council was then closed and the Grand Masters Council No . 1 , duly opened . The candidates admitted and received were Bros . D . Cama , F . H . Clemow , E . Storr , H . George and H . Lovegrove . The four ceremonies and attendant lectures were performed by Bro . Walls , D . M ., ably assisted by Bros . T . Poore and D . M . Dewar .
Several communications having been read , the council was closed in the Degree of Select Master , and the majority of the brethren adjourned to the Albany Hotel , Theobalds-road , where an excellent collation was partaken of . The only toast proposed was "The T . I . M . and Cryptic Masonry . " The proceedings throughout were most successful , thanks to the exertions of the Grand Recorder .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND . A Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Otago and Southland was held in the Oddfellow's Hall , Rattray , street , Duncdin , on the 30 th May . Present : VV . Bro . Nathan , D . G . T ., as D . G . M . ; Bros . Burton , P . D . G . S . W ., as D . D . G . M . ; Peake , D . G . S . W . ; G . H . MarsdenD . G .
, J . W . ; J . Ross , D . G . S . W . ; C de L . Graham , D . G . D . C . ; Cameron , Waters ; Kohn , and Yonng , D . G . Stewards Riedle , D . C . Org . ; De Leon , D . G . S . D . ; George , D . G . J . G . ; Dench , D . G . Swd . Br . ; Sydney James , D . G . Sec . ; Ross , acting D . G . Pur . ; Meyer , D . G . Tyler . The lodge > as opened in torm by the acting D . G . M ., and . the minutes of the previous meeting were read and
confirmed . # The acting D . G . M ., in calling attention to the fact that six months had expired since the last meeting of the District Grand Lodge was held , explained that the destruction of the old Masonic Hall by fire was the cause thereof . He was sorry to see such a poor attendance , but hoped that when they got into their new hall there would be a vast
improvement in that respect . If the District Grand Lodges were not properly attended it would do the Craft a great injury . On the roll being called only the following lodges were represented : The Lodge of Otago , the Lodge of Dunedin , the Port Chalmers Marine Lodge , the Palmerston Ledge , and the Hercules Lodge , The acting D . G . M . said he had been requested bv the
D . G . M . to apologise for his absence . The D . G . S . intimated that he had received a letter from Bro . Adams , D . G . Reg ., apologising for his absence . Several dispensations to lodges had been granted since the last meeting . The report of the Board . of General Purposes and the report ol the Board of Penevcler . ee were read , received , and adopted . " ' ..
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The A . D . G . M . suggested , in feeling terms , that a letter of condolence should , be sent to the widow of the late much respected Bro . George Smith . lt was carried unanimously , on the proposition of the D . G . S . D ., seconded by the DJG . DIC . "That the allow * ance to our late Bro . George Smith be continued to his widow during the term of her natural life .
Ihe D . G . S . would say , while on the subject , it was the intention of the District Grand Lodge to send a letter of condolence to the widow of our much respected Bro George Smith , and he should like to have move moved a resolution to that effect . _ The A . D . G . M . said it was his intention to have moved a similar resolution to that carried . When they considered what their late Bro . Smith had done for the Craft they
could not but do honour to his memory . He had not only established a Ionge in Dunedin , but had been most useful in the advancement of Masonry in general . By the death of Bro . Smith the Craft had lost a good friend . It would have afforded him much p leasure to have seconded a reso » lution by his oldest Masonic friend , Bro . Sydney James , the D . G . S . A Committee , consisting of Bros . Nathan , Burton , and
the D . G . S ., was appointed to draw up the letter of cohdolence to Mrs . Smith , the said letter to be signed by the D . G . M :, countersigned by the D . G . S ., and the seal of the District Grand Lodge affixed to It ; The D . G . SWORD BEARER thought it Would be well tf the meeting of the District Grand Lodge were held on Wednesday evenings , so as to give country members a
better opportunity of attending them . The D . G . S . stated that he could not get the hall on any other night of the week than that on which the District Grand Lodge then met . The D . G . S . D . did not know whether he would be in order or not in asking if all the daughter lodges contributed towards the Benevolent Fund ?
The D . G . M . C asked if the W . G . D . M . knew whether or not the daughter lodges fully approved of contributing towards the Benevolent Fund ? The D . G . S . D . said that the two Dunedin lodges had voted money towards the Benevolent Fund , which nad not been forthcoming . The fund in hand was so small that there was nothing to work on , and the District Grand Lodge
should impress on the Masters of daughter lodges to pay up . The Lodge of Dunedin had voted money for two years towards the Benevolent Fund , but it had not been paid , and the Lodge of Otago was £ 5 5 s . in arrears . He trusted that the District Grand Lodge would call Upon country lodges to contribute towards the fund . Bro . P . M . CAMERON understood that the money voted by
the Lodge of Dunedin had been paid in . Bro . P . M . CAMERON called attention to the bye-laws respecting officers who were absent being fined , and asked if they were enforced . Bro . P . M . DENCH asked if the fines had ever been paid ,
and if no means could be adopted for striking off the names of those officers who did not attend and putting others in their place ? Bro . NATHAN replied that the D . G . M . had power to re move any officer who did not attend to | his duties , but he thought that had not been done here . The lodge was closed in form at 8 . 45 p . m .
DUNEDIN . — Otago lodge ( No . 844 ) . —The monthl y meeting was held on the 11 th May , in the Oddfellows'Hall , Rattray-street , the W . M ., Bro . Jno . A . D . Adams , in the chair , supported by Bros . Burton , Cameron , James , and Dench , P . M . ' s . The W . M . stated that since the previous meeting he had received a letter from Mrs . Smith , in which she tendered her heartfelt thanks for the kindness manifested towards her after the death of her
husband , and on the proposition of Bro . Burton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . James , P . M ., it was carried unanimously , "That the letter be recorded on the minutes . " A satisfactory collection for a brother who sought relief was made . Bro , fames , P . M ., proposed , according to notice of motion , " That the allowance to our
late Bro . Smith be accorded to his widow , " which was seconded by Bro . Carter , Secretary , and carried unanimously . Bro . James read an application to be sent home to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of Mrs . Smith , and said he had not the least doubt that the request would be granted . After the transaction of a little unimportant business , the lodge was closed in thc usual form .
ROYAL ARCH . DUNEDIN . —Otago Chapter . —The quarterly communication of this chapter was held on the 23 rd May , in the Oddfellows' Hall , Rattray-street , when there was a good attendance , the Otago Kilwinning Chapter paying an official visit . Comp . Peake , Z ., was in the chair , supported by Comp . Myers , P . Z ., who conducted the . ceremony of exaltation in a highly efficient manner . A resolution was passed calling upon all companions of the chapter to pay up dues and arrears , to meet the expense for furniture , & c , for the new hall . The chapter was then closed in the usual form .
New South Wales.
New South Wales .
SYDNEY—Harmony Lodge ( No . 556 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on nth May , Bro . Walker , W . M ., presiding . _ There was a large attend- . ance of members and several visitors , and apologies were received for absence of two members . Ballots were then hrld for the acceptance of two Past Masters desirous of joining , and for one candidate for initiation , all of whom were favourably received . The latter was subseauentlv
initiated by the W . M ., the charge being rendered by Bro . Curtis , P . M . Letters were read from several members endostnfj duos ; from a brother desirous of calling off as he , was leaving the colony , for whom a clearance was issued and delivered ; from a brother in distressed circumstances , for whom £ 2 was voted ; and from a P . M . who had been proposed for affiliation requesting that the ballot might be
deferred pending receipt of his clearance from sister colony . A brother wished to know why the emergency meeting desired b y the lodge , to consider the address of the R . VVT D . G . M ., had not been convened . The W . M . stated that so far it had not been convenient to call it , but he would do so if he thought fit , and the interest of the lodge demanded it . The next business was election of a VV . M . for the
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strong lig ht in the chapter , but now an eclipse had taken place . Another body had got between him and the sun , and he was no longer the immediate cause of light , for another sun had come into their horizion and shed its benign influence over them , and darkened his . In the course of a long and eloquent address , Comp . Butter spoke of the outcry raised by some persons against Masonry— "That it led men into vicious habits . " That he sternly and strongly
repudiated , and averred that if a man was not inclined to drink , no Masonry in the world would drive him into it , but rather help to keep him from it ; while if he were inclined to drink , he would drink under any circumstances , and most likely where he would not be under the restraining influence set both by precept and example in Masonry . In conclusion , he asked them to drink the toast as it deserved , for he felt sure that M . E . Comp . Hayes would , as he had
done as head of the lodge , do all he could to keep it a united and prosperous chapter . Comp . Hayes , in reply , thanked them for the warmth with which they had received the toast . All he could say was that he hoped they would continue to give him in the chapter the same generous support they had given him in the lodge . It would incite him to do the work with credit to himself and satisfaction to them . Thev miirht depend upon it if they gave him the
work to do it should be done well ; and when he had done , he would leave the honour of the chapter as unsullied as when he received it from his respected predecessor . In response to the toast of "H . and J ., " Comp . Lloyd said it was a very fortunate thing for them that they had such excellent examples to follow , because , although they could not expect to equal them , yet they knew what the comoanions expected , and must work up to the standard laid
down by their predecessors , and that he would endeavour to do . Comp . Sweney also eloquently responded . " The Health of the Exaltee , Comp . Richardson , " was _ then drank with enthusiasm ; and , in . reply , he said that it was a very trying thing to ask so young a member of the chapter to make a speech , while the fair songstress present was waiting at the piano to charm them with her melodious utterances , but he would say that so great was the
impression made on him by the ceremony he went through the previous evening that it would last him his lifetime , and he trusted would ever keep him straight in the lessons of its exalted teachings . The next toast was that of " The Past Principals , " coupled with the name of M . E . Comp . Penfold , who , in reply , referred to that part of Comp . Butter's speech in which he spoke of the charge made against Masonry of inducing bad habits . He never yet knew
Masonry make a man intemperate . He always found that those men who made it a practice to be intemperate wanted an e _ cuse for their sin , and if they could not put it to " a bad wife , " or " an unhappy home , " or " worry of business , " or some other trouble that they were too lazy or too dishonest to face manfully and conquer , they , if they were Masons , or , at least , their friends for them , put it down to the score of Masonry . He was proud to have had the
privilege of installing Comp . Hayes that day , and felt that he would , as would also the Past Principals , do all he could for the good of the chapter , and keep up the landmorks of the Order in their original integrity . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Comp . Weston ; and " The Masonic Press" by Comp . Jolly . The host , Comp . Hubbard , was congratulated for his courtesy , attention , and excellent catering ; and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the
proceedings . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Messrs . F . Carpenter and Howard Moss , who , with Miss May Terry , sang selections throughout the evening splendidly . Some excellent songs were contributed by Comps . Butter , Edmonds , De Grey , Roberts , and Saunders , the latter , with Comp . Musto , an old friend and companion of thirty years' standing , singing " My Old Friend John " with rare dramatic force and feeling .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) , The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., when Bro . VV . B . Gibson , W . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., presided , and was supported as follows : Bros . VV . White , S . W ., P . G . D . C ; Ed . Tyson , J . W ., P . G . J . O . ; Geo . Sparrow , S . O . ; J . VV . Miles , M . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Sec . and Reg ., P . G . Treas . ; J . Rothery , S . D . ; W . Bewlay , J . D . ; Jas . Cooper , Org ., P . G . Org . ; Thomas
Atkinson , I . G . ; Jas . M . Salisbury , Tyler . Visitor : James Ramsay , Henry Lodge , 216 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and a ballot was afterwards taken for two candidates for advancement and two joining members , and all were accepted , neither of the candidates being present . A short time was devoted to the musical portion of the ceremony , which Bro . Cooper has given so much attention to with considerable effect . There being nothing further but " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . —In the absence of the M . VV . S . III . Bro . George Hi ggins , 31 ° , through illness , the chapter was opened b y Bro . Smith , 1 . P . M . W . S ., who also gave the Degree most impressively to the candidates , the M . VV . S . elect being presented by 111 . Bro . McDowell Smith , P . M . W . S . 30 , to III . Bro . ?• J . Banister . S . G . I . G . ... ° , who installed Ex . and Per .
Br ° R . H . Hutchison , M . W . S ., and placed him in the chair of his predecessors , who afterwards appointed his officers . About thirty of thc brethren dined at the Palatine Hotel , under the p residency of the M . W . S ., who gave the loyal and Masonic toasts in most appropriate terms , and a very happy evening was spent .
SHEFFIELD . —Talbot Chapter ( No 16 ) . —In consequence of the M . VV . S . Bro . John Denton being on R e c ° P'inent , the chapter was opened by Ex . and Per . ° ™ . E . Drury , P . M . W-S ., who resigned his chair and Presented the M . W . S . elect , Bro . VV . R . Thomas , M . D ., 0
M VV J- ™ - - 'J •Ban'ster . S . G . I . G . 33 , who installed thc inn- tl 5- '' x s uaua ' care and impressiveness , address-Aft r" . ers u P " ' duties in the chapter , th . _ ¦••us ' ncss was over , nearly thirty dined together in "earning ^ all of the i jtution , under the happy presi-_ ¦ _ : _ . _ ¦ ^\ M-W ., assisted by his officers , each vicing "i nis neighbour to make all happy , which proved a great
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success ; indeed , these meetings are always most enjoyable . Full justice was done to the loyal and Masonic toasts . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Chapter ( No . 19 ) . — This chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Bradshaw VV . Rowson , M . W . S . 30 ° , assisted by his officers . Five candidates were elected and three came up for the Degree , and apologies were received from the others of their inability to attend . The M . W . S ., assisted by III . Bro . Edward Pierpoint , 32 ° ; Dr . S . Spratley , 30 ; H . R . Robertson , 31 ; most
carefully gave the Degree to the candidates . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , installed Ex . and Per . Bro . Wm . Tyrer M . W . S . with great care , and addressed the brethren on the excellence of this beautiful and Christian Degree . The 111 . brethren afterwards dined together at the Adelphi Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., "the loyal and Masonic toasts being proposed and responded to most heartily , all thoroughly enjoying themselves and looking forward with pleasure to the next meeting .
BOLTON . —St . Peter's Chapter ( No . 31 ) . —This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Wm . Rowe , assisted by his officers . The degree was given by the M . VV . S ., assisted by III . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ° , and Bro . Thos . Entwistle , 30 . Bro . J osiah VV . Taylor was installed M . W . S . by 111 . Bro . Charles J . Banister with great solemnity , and the officers appointed for the ensuing year . A very beautiful loving cup was presented to the
chapter by 111 . Bro . Reginald Young , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., and acknowledged in suitable terms by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . C J . Banister , in the name of the chapter , presented Bro . Rowe , P . MTW . S ., with a very handsome P . M . W . S . ' s jewel on the completion of his year of office . Business over , the E . and P . brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in true Masonic spirit .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council was held at the new Masonic Hall , 8 , Red Lion Square , on the 21 st ultimo , and was numerously attended . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , R . P . G . C . of Works ; D . M . Dewar , R . P . G . R . ; T . Poore , G . M . ; T . Cubitt , G . M . ; J . E . Anderson , G . S . S . Rawson , Rev . A . Hall , A . Williams , R . Berridge , J . Smyth , Major Dunbar , E . Howard , G . Powell , H . J . Lardner , H . R . Trigg , I .
Harrison , G . Graveley , R . P . Spice , D . J . Ramsey , and Dr . Coffin . The visitors were Bros . Captain Hunter , Grand Master of Scotland ; J . D . Duncan , G . P . C . of Works , Scotland ; and G . T . Miller , G . M . of C . Scotland . The Grand Council having been opened in due form , the Grand Recorder reported that the T . I . M . Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal , who was seriously indisposed had deputed Bro . Walls to act for him . The minutes were then read
and the report of the progress and financial positionof the Order was presented and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The Grand Officers appointed for the year were aa follows : Bros . S . Rawson . D . G . M . ; T . C . Walls , G . I . M . ; J . Newton , P . C of W . j the Rev . A . Hall , and the Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , Grand Chaplains ; F . Davison , G . Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , G . Recorder ; H . R . Trigg , G . M . of C ; T . Poore , G . C . of G . ; R . Boggett , G . C . of C ; A . Williams , G . Lecturer ; Major Dunbar , G . F .
Lancaster , and R . Berridge , Grand Marshals ; R . P . Spice , and E . Howard , Grand Stewards ; T . Adams , G . Sentinel . The Grand Council was then closed and the Grand Masters Council No . 1 , duly opened . The candidates admitted and received were Bros . D . Cama , F . H . Clemow , E . Storr , H . George and H . Lovegrove . The four ceremonies and attendant lectures were performed by Bro . Walls , D . M ., ably assisted by Bros . T . Poore and D . M . Dewar .
Several communications having been read , the council was closed in the Degree of Select Master , and the majority of the brethren adjourned to the Albany Hotel , Theobalds-road , where an excellent collation was partaken of . The only toast proposed was "The T . I . M . and Cryptic Masonry . " The proceedings throughout were most successful , thanks to the exertions of the Grand Recorder .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND . A Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Otago and Southland was held in the Oddfellow's Hall , Rattray , street , Duncdin , on the 30 th May . Present : VV . Bro . Nathan , D . G . T ., as D . G . M . ; Bros . Burton , P . D . G . S . W ., as D . D . G . M . ; Peake , D . G . S . W . ; G . H . MarsdenD . G .
, J . W . ; J . Ross , D . G . S . W . ; C de L . Graham , D . G . D . C . ; Cameron , Waters ; Kohn , and Yonng , D . G . Stewards Riedle , D . C . Org . ; De Leon , D . G . S . D . ; George , D . G . J . G . ; Dench , D . G . Swd . Br . ; Sydney James , D . G . Sec . ; Ross , acting D . G . Pur . ; Meyer , D . G . Tyler . The lodge > as opened in torm by the acting D . G . M ., and . the minutes of the previous meeting were read and
confirmed . # The acting D . G . M ., in calling attention to the fact that six months had expired since the last meeting of the District Grand Lodge was held , explained that the destruction of the old Masonic Hall by fire was the cause thereof . He was sorry to see such a poor attendance , but hoped that when they got into their new hall there would be a vast
improvement in that respect . If the District Grand Lodges were not properly attended it would do the Craft a great injury . On the roll being called only the following lodges were represented : The Lodge of Otago , the Lodge of Dunedin , the Port Chalmers Marine Lodge , the Palmerston Ledge , and the Hercules Lodge , The acting D . G . M . said he had been requested bv the
D . G . M . to apologise for his absence . The D . G . S . intimated that he had received a letter from Bro . Adams , D . G . Reg ., apologising for his absence . Several dispensations to lodges had been granted since the last meeting . The report of the Board . of General Purposes and the report ol the Board of Penevcler . ee were read , received , and adopted . " ' ..
New Zealand.
The A . D . G . M . suggested , in feeling terms , that a letter of condolence should , be sent to the widow of the late much respected Bro . George Smith . lt was carried unanimously , on the proposition of the D . G . S . D ., seconded by the DJG . DIC . "That the allow * ance to our late Bro . George Smith be continued to his widow during the term of her natural life .
Ihe D . G . S . would say , while on the subject , it was the intention of the District Grand Lodge to send a letter of condolence to the widow of our much respected Bro George Smith , and he should like to have move moved a resolution to that effect . _ The A . D . G . M . said it was his intention to have moved a similar resolution to that carried . When they considered what their late Bro . Smith had done for the Craft they
could not but do honour to his memory . He had not only established a Ionge in Dunedin , but had been most useful in the advancement of Masonry in general . By the death of Bro . Smith the Craft had lost a good friend . It would have afforded him much p leasure to have seconded a reso » lution by his oldest Masonic friend , Bro . Sydney James , the D . G . S . A Committee , consisting of Bros . Nathan , Burton , and
the D . G . S ., was appointed to draw up the letter of cohdolence to Mrs . Smith , the said letter to be signed by the D . G . M :, countersigned by the D . G . S ., and the seal of the District Grand Lodge affixed to It ; The D . G . SWORD BEARER thought it Would be well tf the meeting of the District Grand Lodge were held on Wednesday evenings , so as to give country members a
better opportunity of attending them . The D . G . S . stated that he could not get the hall on any other night of the week than that on which the District Grand Lodge then met . The D . G . S . D . did not know whether he would be in order or not in asking if all the daughter lodges contributed towards the Benevolent Fund ?
The D . G . M . C asked if the W . G . D . M . knew whether or not the daughter lodges fully approved of contributing towards the Benevolent Fund ? The D . G . S . D . said that the two Dunedin lodges had voted money towards the Benevolent Fund , which nad not been forthcoming . The fund in hand was so small that there was nothing to work on , and the District Grand Lodge
should impress on the Masters of daughter lodges to pay up . The Lodge of Dunedin had voted money for two years towards the Benevolent Fund , but it had not been paid , and the Lodge of Otago was £ 5 5 s . in arrears . He trusted that the District Grand Lodge would call Upon country lodges to contribute towards the fund . Bro . P . M . CAMERON understood that the money voted by
the Lodge of Dunedin had been paid in . Bro . P . M . CAMERON called attention to the bye-laws respecting officers who were absent being fined , and asked if they were enforced . Bro . P . M . DENCH asked if the fines had ever been paid ,
and if no means could be adopted for striking off the names of those officers who did not attend and putting others in their place ? Bro . NATHAN replied that the D . G . M . had power to re move any officer who did not attend to | his duties , but he thought that had not been done here . The lodge was closed in form at 8 . 45 p . m .
DUNEDIN . — Otago lodge ( No . 844 ) . —The monthl y meeting was held on the 11 th May , in the Oddfellows'Hall , Rattray-street , the W . M ., Bro . Jno . A . D . Adams , in the chair , supported by Bros . Burton , Cameron , James , and Dench , P . M . ' s . The W . M . stated that since the previous meeting he had received a letter from Mrs . Smith , in which she tendered her heartfelt thanks for the kindness manifested towards her after the death of her
husband , and on the proposition of Bro . Burton , P . M ., seconded by Bro . James , P . M ., it was carried unanimously , "That the letter be recorded on the minutes . " A satisfactory collection for a brother who sought relief was made . Bro , fames , P . M ., proposed , according to notice of motion , " That the allowance to our
late Bro . Smith be accorded to his widow , " which was seconded by Bro . Carter , Secretary , and carried unanimously . Bro . James read an application to be sent home to the Board of Benevolence on behalf of Mrs . Smith , and said he had not the least doubt that the request would be granted . After the transaction of a little unimportant business , the lodge was closed in thc usual form .
ROYAL ARCH . DUNEDIN . —Otago Chapter . —The quarterly communication of this chapter was held on the 23 rd May , in the Oddfellows' Hall , Rattray-street , when there was a good attendance , the Otago Kilwinning Chapter paying an official visit . Comp . Peake , Z ., was in the chair , supported by Comp . Myers , P . Z ., who conducted the . ceremony of exaltation in a highly efficient manner . A resolution was passed calling upon all companions of the chapter to pay up dues and arrears , to meet the expense for furniture , & c , for the new hall . The chapter was then closed in the usual form .
New South Wales.
New South Wales .
SYDNEY—Harmony Lodge ( No . 556 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on nth May , Bro . Walker , W . M ., presiding . _ There was a large attend- . ance of members and several visitors , and apologies were received for absence of two members . Ballots were then hrld for the acceptance of two Past Masters desirous of joining , and for one candidate for initiation , all of whom were favourably received . The latter was subseauentlv
initiated by the W . M ., the charge being rendered by Bro . Curtis , P . M . Letters were read from several members endostnfj duos ; from a brother desirous of calling off as he , was leaving the colony , for whom a clearance was issued and delivered ; from a brother in distressed circumstances , for whom £ 2 was voted ; and from a P . M . who had been proposed for affiliation requesting that the ballot might be
deferred pending receipt of his clearance from sister colony . A brother wished to know why the emergency meeting desired b y the lodge , to consider the address of the R . VVT D . G . M ., had not been convened . The W . M . stated that so far it had not been convenient to call it , but he would do so if he thought fit , and the interest of the lodge demanded it . The next business was election of a VV . M . for the