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Canadian Masonry And Its Difficulties.
CANADIAN MASONRY AND ITS DIFFICULTIES .
BY R . W . Biio . ROBERT RAMSAY , 33 ° , P . G . J . W . GRAND LODGE 01- QUEBEC . Canadian Masonry is in many respects in a highly flourishing condition , more so , perhaps , than that tit many older ant ! larger jurisdictions , still , unfortunately , there are schisms in the | Fratermty , which have done , antl are , at the present time , doing , a certain amount of injury to the Canadian Ciaft . I allude to the so-called Grand Lodge of
Ontaiio , a spurious organisation , not recognised by any Grand Lodge in the world ; the schismatic Grand Lodge of Manitoba , which claims to be the legitimate authority over symbolic Masonry in the Prairie Province , anil the recent embroglio in Quebec between the Grant ! Lodge of that jurisdiction and the Grand Lodge of Scotland . If these difficulties were only removed , Masonry in the
Dominion would bc as calm and pure as its most ardent devotees could desire ; as it is , in three provinces there are organisations making Masons whose status in the Craft is in some instances nil , and in others very dubious . On this continent the doctrine of exclusive Grand Lodge sovereignty is acknowledged by every Grantl Lodge , and when once a Grand Lodge is organised antl recognised by
its sister Grand Lodges it is held to be the supreme Masonic authority in , fur , and over the jurisdiction of the State , province , and territory for which it was organised . The Grand Lodge of Canada , after formally extending the hand of friendship and brotherly love to her daughter , the Grand Lodge of Quebec , yielded all Masonic authority in that province to her , she claiming jurisdiction merely over
the province of Ontario . Unfortunately , as some think , she did not ' sec fit at the time to change her name to " Ontario" intead of " Canada , " and when certain " discontents" saw an opportunity , they formed themselves from one lodge ( Eden ) , and that under dispensation , into a so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario , claiming that as there was no Grand body of that name , consequently there was
no sovereign authority for symbolic Masonry over that province . These men have been suspended and expelled by the Grand Lodge of Canada , but they continue to meet in their so-called lodges and confer so-called degrees , which , nut being recognised anywhere in the world , are utterly useless to those who receive them . In plain wortls , these expelled Masons are taking money from innocent candidates without giving them any considcr . iti' n for the
sa . ne . The case of the schismatic Grantl Lotlge of Manitoba is , if anything , of a still more flagrant antl unmasunic character . On the 13 th of December last , at an emergent communication of the Grand Lodge of thai province , some differences arose regarding the work , R . W . Bro . Kennedy being desirous that the lodges should be permitted to use
cither the Canadian , or what is termed the " Ancient York , " as they pleased . This , "for the sake of peace , " was agreed to , antl in order to give time to complete the arrangements , the Grand Lotlge was criled off at 2 . 33 p . m ., to meet at 7 . 30 p . m . Duiing the intermission a few brethren returned to the hall , declared that the whole of the proceedings in June , 18 7 S , were illegal , rescinded them ,
amended the Constitution so as to meet January 3 rd , 1879 , anil then proceeded to elect officers , and at once proclaimed themselves "the Grand Lodge of Manitoba , A . K . and A . M . " There never was a more high-handed and unwarrantable proceeding pet formed in the name of Masonry than this ' usurpation of power during refreshment by the schismatics of Manitoba .
The difficulty existing in the jurisdiction of Quebec is so well known that it is hardly necessary to allude to it . The fact however is patent to all on this side of the Atlantic , who love the honour and dignity of Masonry , that rejected material from other jurisdictions can obtain degrees at a lower figure than anywhere else , and within a shorter period , from these lodges existing in Montreal ,
under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . To maintain that such a state of affairs should be toletated is unjust , and whatever maybe the arguments in favour of the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , I can only say , that unless some speedy termination is come to , no Giand Lodge on this continent wilt recognise a brother hailing from the Grantl Lotlge cf Scotland . Some years
ago , when the Grand Orient of France recognised a spurious Masonic organisation in tbe Slate of Louisiana , one Grand Lodge alter another in the United States withdrew all fraternal relations with her , and her adheients were unable to obtain admission into any subordinate lodge , and so it must unfortunately be with our Scottish brethren , if lodges working in Montreal under the authority of the Grand
Lotlge of Scotland continue to accept the rejected niateri . il of other Grand Ledge jurisdictions . These are the troubles , then , that at the present time ruffle the blue waters on which the ship of Canadian Masonry calmy floats . They are not many , still they should not exist , and if clear judgment could only influence these recreant brethren , there would soon nt . t be
any . Ambition defeated has been at the bottom ofevi-ry one of these ; movement ? . A few men ivlio loved title and power more than Masoi . ty have vented their spleen in secessii'it , schism , antl rebellion , anil in order to gratify their vanity , anil saliate their covt-tousness , have thrown to the winds their Masonic obligations , anil attempted to stab will ; a poisoned dagger those whom tilty should have
supported and upheld . In every Grand uris' iction tl roughout the Dominion , Blue Lotlge Masonry , but lor these difficulties , is in a very satislacu . iy condition . In the treasury of the mother Grand Lotlge of Canada there is now over £ 10 , 000 stg ., antl in those of Quebec , Nova Scotia , eVc , amounts equal in proportion . The widows and orphans of our brethren are not neglected , and much is given to ageil brethren , and
Canadian Masonry And Its Difficulties.
those in distress . The lodges as a rule arc well attended , and the work is generally excellent . Before closing I would suggest that the better plan , in fact the only feasible one , for settlb'g these difficulties , would be fir the disputants to leave the subject to some impartial judges from sister Grand Lodge jurisdictions . The present position of thesc organisations is far from pleasant for all parties , and I feel confident that the different
Grand Lodges that have been injured by these bodies would willingly forget the past , and receive within their folds those who fcaie deserted and differed from them , and thus harmony and peace amongst the fraternity would reign from the Atlantic to the Pacific , and the escutcheon of Canadian Freemasonry would not be disgraced , as it now is , by the schisms and attendant bickerings and discords of rivalry and jealousy .
Masonic Banquet At Dublin.
MASONIC BANQUET AT DUBLIN .
Preceptory 245 , of the Order of the Temple , gave a banquet in celebration of the wedding of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Gieat Prior of the Order in Ireland . Andrew Fitzpatrick , Preceptor , occupied the chair , supported by R . W . Sliickleton , Esq ., Q . C . ; Edward Hamilton , Esq ., M . D . ; the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Sir John
Bariington , Alderman Manning , Capel Macnamara , Esq ., Alderman Cochrane , George Woodward , Esq ., Samuel Boucher , Esq ., J . D . Cope , Esq ., Hepburne , Esq ., M . D ., Powell , hsq ., M . D ., R . Wade , Esq ., M . D ., T . McGovern , Esq ., Fotsythe , Esq ., M . D , It . Mitchell , Esq ., W . Polanc , Esq ., lt . llcrron , Esq ., It . Clay , Esq ., . 1 . Wilson , Esq ., D . Armstrong , Esq ., W . F . Lawlor , Hsq ., Henry Gibson , Esq .,
John Young , Esq ., W . Marr , Esq ., Freeman , Esq ., Fitzmaurice , Esq ., C . Rankin , Esq ., T . Atkinson , Esq ., Wm . McCoy , Esq ., Joseph Wonfer , Esq ., W . Curtis , Esq ., James Flynn , Esq ., Registrar , antl others . The M . E . Preceptor in proposing "The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " said he had much pleasure in doing so , lor it was a toast that vvas always received in
assemblages of Irish gentlemen with becoming manifestations of loyalty and respect , but particularly amongst Irish H . K . Tent plats , and he simply stated the truth when lie said that in no assembly and from no people oid the name of Queen Victoria receive a more warm welcome or a more royal reception than at their board , lor they yielded to none in their allegiance to their Sovereign . I ' he toast
vvas drunk with great enthusiasm , and the National Anthem sung , all the brethren joining heartily . Tne next toast , being that of " His R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess i . f Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family , " vvas proposed , and received a hearty welcome and wirm response . So . ig , '' God bless the Prince of Walts . "
The M . E . Preceptor again rose ami saiel : We now come to a toast which I am sure will lie hailed by you wild the applause and welcome which it deserves—it is that of " H . R . H . the Ouke of Conniugnt and his Royal Bride . " ( Great cheeiiug , which continued for some minutes . ) This
is not the first time that the walls oi this banqueting hall have resounded with tile plaudits etoketl by the toast ot the health of this Royal and accomplished Duke . By associritig his name with Freemasonry in this country he has won the esteem of many ; by identifying his name with this Christian Orde-r he lias adtleti increased lustre tn
his Royal name , and we sincerely trust that the solemn covenant he has enteted into may serve to increase his future happiness , antl that himself and his Royal bride may be long spared to each other anil see many happy days . The toast was received with immense enthusiasm . 11 . W . Sheckleton , Esq ., Q . C , responded in an eloquent speech , and said he
trusted the day was not far distant when they would have the honour of giving H . R . I 1 . and his Royal bride a hearty welcome upon the Irish shore . Dr . O'Donoghoe presided at the piano , and played a march which be composed for the occasion , and sang an ode . Bro . Samuel Boucher sang a few Irish ballads suitable for the occasion .
The Right Hon . the Lord Mayor proposed "The Health of the Officers ' of the Preceptory . " The evening was veiy much enlivened by music and the singing of several songs . The company separated at an early hour .
Bro. Day Keyworth's Statue Of The Late Bro. Bannister.
BRO . DAY KEYWORTH'S STATUE OF THE LATE BRO . BANNISTER .
We have just seen in tbe studio of Bro . Wm . Day Keyworth , of Buckingham Palace-road , the finished model of a colossal statue of lhe late Bro . Bannister , the '' bluff " but kindly-hearted and highly popular Alderman if Hull .
When executed in marble the statue will take ns place in the Town Hall , among the other celebrities from lhe same g ifted chisel . These are : Andrew Marvel , Milton ' s friend and coadjutor ; William de la Pole , the famous Hull merchant of mcdiajval limes , and founder of an historic race whose blood mingled with that of the Royal Tudors ;
Michael de la Pole , Earl of Suffolk , another member ol the same family ; and lastly , James Clay , for many years P , I . P . for Hull , and one of our greatest authorities in all matters peuain ' mg to the game of whist . The figure which is to join this distinguished company of the silent is that if a strong bearded , massive headed ,
broad shouldered , bluff Englishman , who , in the consciousness of troth and a rig hteous cause , stands , thumb iu waistcoat , with an easy , natural dignity arising from perfection of physique , and which mig ht have pertained to Hercules , hail ' he been a clothed Christian , instead of a nude Pagan gentleman . The modelling of the figure is wonderfully facile , and the likeness , as well as the air and
Bro. Day Keyworth's Statue Of The Late Bro. Bannister.
character of the whole man , have been seized , we are assured , wilh undoubted success . We can bear testimony of our own knowledge to its being the most life-like and artistic performance that has yet come from Bro . Keyworth ' s hand . In the same studio will be found in low relief a
threequarter f ? ce of the late Rev . Edward Wormacott , the eloquent pastor of the Albion Congregational Church , Hull . It will form part of a monument to be elected to his memory , and will doubtless prove very grateful to the cr . n « gregalion from the delicate and tender modelling the artist has bestowed on the spiritual face of their beloved , pastor .
R.W. Bro. Henry Murray's Recital Of "Othello."
R . W . BRO . HENRY MURRAY'S RECITAL OF "OTHELLO . "
The Birmingham Dail y Gazette of the 7 th March , says a large number of the members of the Order man ) - of whom wore Masonic decorations , and their friends assembled in the Masonic Hall , the previous evening , to listen to a reading of Othello by R . W .
Bro . H . Murray . To attempt to sustain the attention of an audience for over two hours by a simple reading , no matter how splendid the subject , is at all times an ambitious task . Bro . Murray , however , acquitted himself to the complete satisfaction of his numerous hearers in his delineation , by the music and variation of the human voice , ofthe varied characters and passions in the tragedy
of Othello . In the first act the scenes in which Rodengo , Iago , and Brabantio take part gave a fair specimen of Bro . Murray's elocutionary ability . The lines of Roderigo were read lightly , and the interpreter did not fall into the common error of making Roderigo , who is simply a foolish gentleman , into the stage buffoon-. Iago was a blunt soldier , and only in the last scene of this act did the
audience get the first glimpse of the subtle villain who is to wieck the happiness of the noble Moor . In this act the rcaeler gave special prominence to the speeches of Brabantio , the powerful grief of the wronged and deceived father being rendered with telling effect , and receiving hearty marks of approval from the listenets . The fine speeches of Othello before the Senate were delivered with
much taste , not in a loud tone , but with a voice capable of great modulation . The quiet dignity of manner was improved by the skilful use of emphasis in some of the best-known passapes , the words of which are probably as well known to a Warwickshire audience as to tbe elocutionist himself . The reading of the secontl act was chiefly noticeable for the accomplished manner in which the
chief character in the play vvas brought into his place , the speeches „ f Othello being rendered with increasing power , and cTuitiug hearty applause . The story of the confiding and weak-minded Cassio ' s temptation to diink hy Iago was also a cleverly renilered scene , the part of the Moor ' s lieutenant being given with taste , and the subtle craft of the tempter showing in well defined
contrast . The closing speech of the wily Antient was read with spirit , which finely illustrated the hidden hatred rankling in his breast . The third act , always a favourite with reatlers anil audiences , showed Bro . Murray to full advantage . The well-known lines in which the Moor is first taught to suspect the fair Venetian whom he has made his wife were not given , as we are so apt to hear them on
the stage , in the half hiss , half whisper of the melodramatic villain , but in a subdued conversational tone , every word having its due effect and significance , whilst the gradual breaking of the meaning of the story on the mind of the Moor was shown with a quiet power which was fully acknowledged by the stillness of the audience during the long scene . All through
Iago never let his triumphs appear , but was the plain blunt soldier antl the seeming friend . Nor did Othello's griet take the form of boisterous rant , but was pourtrayed with a sympathy which was effective because it was natural . When at last , however , the full light of his position is realised , then Bro . Murray rose to the occasion , and the burst of passion at tbe end of the third act
showetl that the readei possessed a reserve of dramatic power which the audience hatl not suspected . The spirit of this scene was finely illustrated , and the dramatic vigour of the rentier was heartily applauded . Much of the fourth act was omitted—the incident of the handkerchief and the parts of Desdemona and Emilia were equal to any part of the reading . The'opening speech in the fifth act
was a masterpiece of pathetic elocution—in fact , it was the gem of the entertainment , every word having its full weight in each sentence , and the deeply sympathetic tone pictured finely the storm of passion and pity struggling for mastery in the bosom of the Moor . The death of Desdemona and the poetical justice which is meted out to the
fiendish Iago were also very effective . I be final speech of Othello was the signal foi long continued applause , in response to which Bro . Murray thanked his audience for the attention they had given to his efforts , and trusted that that evening would be " the fair beginning of a time , " antl that he should be again permitted to read to a Birmingham audience , whose kindness he should long remembt r .
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CONSECRATION OI- ' THE CORNUILL L ODGE , No . 1803 . —The above new lotlge was consecrated by Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell Henry Gierke , S . G . Deacon , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the New City Club , George-yard , Lombard-street . Bro . Edwin March was installed VV . M . ; Bro . Alfred J . Thomas , S . W . ; Bro . Chas . Henry Jepps , J . W .
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has graciously consented to be the patron of the Hosp ital for Women , Soho-square .
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Canadian Masonry And Its Difficulties.
CANADIAN MASONRY AND ITS DIFFICULTIES .
BY R . W . Biio . ROBERT RAMSAY , 33 ° , P . G . J . W . GRAND LODGE 01- QUEBEC . Canadian Masonry is in many respects in a highly flourishing condition , more so , perhaps , than that tit many older ant ! larger jurisdictions , still , unfortunately , there are schisms in the | Fratermty , which have done , antl are , at the present time , doing , a certain amount of injury to the Canadian Ciaft . I allude to the so-called Grand Lodge of
Ontaiio , a spurious organisation , not recognised by any Grand Lodge in the world ; the schismatic Grand Lodge of Manitoba , which claims to be the legitimate authority over symbolic Masonry in the Prairie Province , anil the recent embroglio in Quebec between the Grant ! Lodge of that jurisdiction and the Grand Lodge of Scotland . If these difficulties were only removed , Masonry in the
Dominion would bc as calm and pure as its most ardent devotees could desire ; as it is , in three provinces there are organisations making Masons whose status in the Craft is in some instances nil , and in others very dubious . On this continent the doctrine of exclusive Grand Lodge sovereignty is acknowledged by every Grantl Lodge , and when once a Grand Lodge is organised antl recognised by
its sister Grand Lodges it is held to be the supreme Masonic authority in , fur , and over the jurisdiction of the State , province , and territory for which it was organised . The Grand Lodge of Canada , after formally extending the hand of friendship and brotherly love to her daughter , the Grand Lodge of Quebec , yielded all Masonic authority in that province to her , she claiming jurisdiction merely over
the province of Ontario . Unfortunately , as some think , she did not ' sec fit at the time to change her name to " Ontario" intead of " Canada , " and when certain " discontents" saw an opportunity , they formed themselves from one lodge ( Eden ) , and that under dispensation , into a so-called Grand Lodge of Ontario , claiming that as there was no Grand body of that name , consequently there was
no sovereign authority for symbolic Masonry over that province . These men have been suspended and expelled by the Grand Lodge of Canada , but they continue to meet in their so-called lodges and confer so-called degrees , which , nut being recognised anywhere in the world , are utterly useless to those who receive them . In plain wortls , these expelled Masons are taking money from innocent candidates without giving them any considcr . iti' n for the
sa . ne . The case of the schismatic Grantl Lotlge of Manitoba is , if anything , of a still more flagrant antl unmasunic character . On the 13 th of December last , at an emergent communication of the Grand Lodge of thai province , some differences arose regarding the work , R . W . Bro . Kennedy being desirous that the lodges should be permitted to use
cither the Canadian , or what is termed the " Ancient York , " as they pleased . This , "for the sake of peace , " was agreed to , antl in order to give time to complete the arrangements , the Grand Lotlge was criled off at 2 . 33 p . m ., to meet at 7 . 30 p . m . Duiing the intermission a few brethren returned to the hall , declared that the whole of the proceedings in June , 18 7 S , were illegal , rescinded them ,
amended the Constitution so as to meet January 3 rd , 1879 , anil then proceeded to elect officers , and at once proclaimed themselves "the Grand Lodge of Manitoba , A . K . and A . M . " There never was a more high-handed and unwarrantable proceeding pet formed in the name of Masonry than this ' usurpation of power during refreshment by the schismatics of Manitoba .
The difficulty existing in the jurisdiction of Quebec is so well known that it is hardly necessary to allude to it . The fact however is patent to all on this side of the Atlantic , who love the honour and dignity of Masonry , that rejected material from other jurisdictions can obtain degrees at a lower figure than anywhere else , and within a shorter period , from these lodges existing in Montreal ,
under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . To maintain that such a state of affairs should be toletated is unjust , and whatever maybe the arguments in favour of the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , I can only say , that unless some speedy termination is come to , no Giand Lodge on this continent wilt recognise a brother hailing from the Grantl Lotlge cf Scotland . Some years
ago , when the Grand Orient of France recognised a spurious Masonic organisation in tbe Slate of Louisiana , one Grand Lodge alter another in the United States withdrew all fraternal relations with her , and her adheients were unable to obtain admission into any subordinate lodge , and so it must unfortunately be with our Scottish brethren , if lodges working in Montreal under the authority of the Grand
Lotlge of Scotland continue to accept the rejected niateri . il of other Grand Ledge jurisdictions . These are the troubles , then , that at the present time ruffle the blue waters on which the ship of Canadian Masonry calmy floats . They are not many , still they should not exist , and if clear judgment could only influence these recreant brethren , there would soon nt . t be
any . Ambition defeated has been at the bottom ofevi-ry one of these ; movement ? . A few men ivlio loved title and power more than Masoi . ty have vented their spleen in secessii'it , schism , antl rebellion , anil in order to gratify their vanity , anil saliate their covt-tousness , have thrown to the winds their Masonic obligations , anil attempted to stab will ; a poisoned dagger those whom tilty should have
supported and upheld . In every Grand uris' iction tl roughout the Dominion , Blue Lotlge Masonry , but lor these difficulties , is in a very satislacu . iy condition . In the treasury of the mother Grand Lotlge of Canada there is now over £ 10 , 000 stg ., antl in those of Quebec , Nova Scotia , eVc , amounts equal in proportion . The widows and orphans of our brethren are not neglected , and much is given to ageil brethren , and
Canadian Masonry And Its Difficulties.
those in distress . The lodges as a rule arc well attended , and the work is generally excellent . Before closing I would suggest that the better plan , in fact the only feasible one , for settlb'g these difficulties , would be fir the disputants to leave the subject to some impartial judges from sister Grand Lodge jurisdictions . The present position of thesc organisations is far from pleasant for all parties , and I feel confident that the different
Grand Lodges that have been injured by these bodies would willingly forget the past , and receive within their folds those who fcaie deserted and differed from them , and thus harmony and peace amongst the fraternity would reign from the Atlantic to the Pacific , and the escutcheon of Canadian Freemasonry would not be disgraced , as it now is , by the schisms and attendant bickerings and discords of rivalry and jealousy .
Masonic Banquet At Dublin.
MASONIC BANQUET AT DUBLIN .
Preceptory 245 , of the Order of the Temple , gave a banquet in celebration of the wedding of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Gieat Prior of the Order in Ireland . Andrew Fitzpatrick , Preceptor , occupied the chair , supported by R . W . Sliickleton , Esq ., Q . C . ; Edward Hamilton , Esq ., M . D . ; the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Sir John
Bariington , Alderman Manning , Capel Macnamara , Esq ., Alderman Cochrane , George Woodward , Esq ., Samuel Boucher , Esq ., J . D . Cope , Esq ., Hepburne , Esq ., M . D ., Powell , hsq ., M . D ., R . Wade , Esq ., M . D ., T . McGovern , Esq ., Fotsythe , Esq ., M . D , It . Mitchell , Esq ., W . Polanc , Esq ., lt . llcrron , Esq ., It . Clay , Esq ., . 1 . Wilson , Esq ., D . Armstrong , Esq ., W . F . Lawlor , Hsq ., Henry Gibson , Esq .,
John Young , Esq ., W . Marr , Esq ., Freeman , Esq ., Fitzmaurice , Esq ., C . Rankin , Esq ., T . Atkinson , Esq ., Wm . McCoy , Esq ., Joseph Wonfer , Esq ., W . Curtis , Esq ., James Flynn , Esq ., Registrar , antl others . The M . E . Preceptor in proposing "The Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " said he had much pleasure in doing so , lor it was a toast that vvas always received in
assemblages of Irish gentlemen with becoming manifestations of loyalty and respect , but particularly amongst Irish H . K . Tent plats , and he simply stated the truth when lie said that in no assembly and from no people oid the name of Queen Victoria receive a more warm welcome or a more royal reception than at their board , lor they yielded to none in their allegiance to their Sovereign . I ' he toast
vvas drunk with great enthusiasm , and the National Anthem sung , all the brethren joining heartily . Tne next toast , being that of " His R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess i . f Wales , and the other members of the Royal Family , " vvas proposed , and received a hearty welcome and wirm response . So . ig , '' God bless the Prince of Walts . "
The M . E . Preceptor again rose ami saiel : We now come to a toast which I am sure will lie hailed by you wild the applause and welcome which it deserves—it is that of " H . R . H . the Ouke of Conniugnt and his Royal Bride . " ( Great cheeiiug , which continued for some minutes . ) This
is not the first time that the walls oi this banqueting hall have resounded with tile plaudits etoketl by the toast ot the health of this Royal and accomplished Duke . By associritig his name with Freemasonry in this country he has won the esteem of many ; by identifying his name with this Christian Orde-r he lias adtleti increased lustre tn
his Royal name , and we sincerely trust that the solemn covenant he has enteted into may serve to increase his future happiness , antl that himself and his Royal bride may be long spared to each other anil see many happy days . The toast was received with immense enthusiasm . 11 . W . Sheckleton , Esq ., Q . C , responded in an eloquent speech , and said he
trusted the day was not far distant when they would have the honour of giving H . R . I 1 . and his Royal bride a hearty welcome upon the Irish shore . Dr . O'Donoghoe presided at the piano , and played a march which be composed for the occasion , and sang an ode . Bro . Samuel Boucher sang a few Irish ballads suitable for the occasion .
The Right Hon . the Lord Mayor proposed "The Health of the Officers ' of the Preceptory . " The evening was veiy much enlivened by music and the singing of several songs . The company separated at an early hour .
Bro. Day Keyworth's Statue Of The Late Bro. Bannister.
BRO . DAY KEYWORTH'S STATUE OF THE LATE BRO . BANNISTER .
We have just seen in tbe studio of Bro . Wm . Day Keyworth , of Buckingham Palace-road , the finished model of a colossal statue of lhe late Bro . Bannister , the '' bluff " but kindly-hearted and highly popular Alderman if Hull .
When executed in marble the statue will take ns place in the Town Hall , among the other celebrities from lhe same g ifted chisel . These are : Andrew Marvel , Milton ' s friend and coadjutor ; William de la Pole , the famous Hull merchant of mcdiajval limes , and founder of an historic race whose blood mingled with that of the Royal Tudors ;
Michael de la Pole , Earl of Suffolk , another member ol the same family ; and lastly , James Clay , for many years P , I . P . for Hull , and one of our greatest authorities in all matters peuain ' mg to the game of whist . The figure which is to join this distinguished company of the silent is that if a strong bearded , massive headed ,
broad shouldered , bluff Englishman , who , in the consciousness of troth and a rig hteous cause , stands , thumb iu waistcoat , with an easy , natural dignity arising from perfection of physique , and which mig ht have pertained to Hercules , hail ' he been a clothed Christian , instead of a nude Pagan gentleman . The modelling of the figure is wonderfully facile , and the likeness , as well as the air and
Bro. Day Keyworth's Statue Of The Late Bro. Bannister.
character of the whole man , have been seized , we are assured , wilh undoubted success . We can bear testimony of our own knowledge to its being the most life-like and artistic performance that has yet come from Bro . Keyworth ' s hand . In the same studio will be found in low relief a
threequarter f ? ce of the late Rev . Edward Wormacott , the eloquent pastor of the Albion Congregational Church , Hull . It will form part of a monument to be elected to his memory , and will doubtless prove very grateful to the cr . n « gregalion from the delicate and tender modelling the artist has bestowed on the spiritual face of their beloved , pastor .
R.W. Bro. Henry Murray's Recital Of "Othello."
R . W . BRO . HENRY MURRAY'S RECITAL OF "OTHELLO . "
The Birmingham Dail y Gazette of the 7 th March , says a large number of the members of the Order man ) - of whom wore Masonic decorations , and their friends assembled in the Masonic Hall , the previous evening , to listen to a reading of Othello by R . W .
Bro . H . Murray . To attempt to sustain the attention of an audience for over two hours by a simple reading , no matter how splendid the subject , is at all times an ambitious task . Bro . Murray , however , acquitted himself to the complete satisfaction of his numerous hearers in his delineation , by the music and variation of the human voice , ofthe varied characters and passions in the tragedy
of Othello . In the first act the scenes in which Rodengo , Iago , and Brabantio take part gave a fair specimen of Bro . Murray's elocutionary ability . The lines of Roderigo were read lightly , and the interpreter did not fall into the common error of making Roderigo , who is simply a foolish gentleman , into the stage buffoon-. Iago was a blunt soldier , and only in the last scene of this act did the
audience get the first glimpse of the subtle villain who is to wieck the happiness of the noble Moor . In this act the rcaeler gave special prominence to the speeches of Brabantio , the powerful grief of the wronged and deceived father being rendered with telling effect , and receiving hearty marks of approval from the listenets . The fine speeches of Othello before the Senate were delivered with
much taste , not in a loud tone , but with a voice capable of great modulation . The quiet dignity of manner was improved by the skilful use of emphasis in some of the best-known passapes , the words of which are probably as well known to a Warwickshire audience as to tbe elocutionist himself . The reading of the secontl act was chiefly noticeable for the accomplished manner in which the
chief character in the play vvas brought into his place , the speeches „ f Othello being rendered with increasing power , and cTuitiug hearty applause . The story of the confiding and weak-minded Cassio ' s temptation to diink hy Iago was also a cleverly renilered scene , the part of the Moor ' s lieutenant being given with taste , and the subtle craft of the tempter showing in well defined
contrast . The closing speech of the wily Antient was read with spirit , which finely illustrated the hidden hatred rankling in his breast . The third act , always a favourite with reatlers anil audiences , showed Bro . Murray to full advantage . The well-known lines in which the Moor is first taught to suspect the fair Venetian whom he has made his wife were not given , as we are so apt to hear them on
the stage , in the half hiss , half whisper of the melodramatic villain , but in a subdued conversational tone , every word having its due effect and significance , whilst the gradual breaking of the meaning of the story on the mind of the Moor was shown with a quiet power which was fully acknowledged by the stillness of the audience during the long scene . All through
Iago never let his triumphs appear , but was the plain blunt soldier antl the seeming friend . Nor did Othello's griet take the form of boisterous rant , but was pourtrayed with a sympathy which was effective because it was natural . When at last , however , the full light of his position is realised , then Bro . Murray rose to the occasion , and the burst of passion at tbe end of the third act
showetl that the readei possessed a reserve of dramatic power which the audience hatl not suspected . The spirit of this scene was finely illustrated , and the dramatic vigour of the rentier was heartily applauded . Much of the fourth act was omitted—the incident of the handkerchief and the parts of Desdemona and Emilia were equal to any part of the reading . The'opening speech in the fifth act
was a masterpiece of pathetic elocution—in fact , it was the gem of the entertainment , every word having its full weight in each sentence , and the deeply sympathetic tone pictured finely the storm of passion and pity struggling for mastery in the bosom of the Moor . The death of Desdemona and the poetical justice which is meted out to the
fiendish Iago were also very effective . I be final speech of Othello was the signal foi long continued applause , in response to which Bro . Murray thanked his audience for the attention they had given to his efforts , and trusted that that evening would be " the fair beginning of a time , " antl that he should be again permitted to read to a Birmingham audience , whose kindness he should long remembt r .
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CONSECRATION OI- ' THE CORNUILL L ODGE , No . 1803 . —The above new lotlge was consecrated by Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell Henry Gierke , S . G . Deacon , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the New City Club , George-yard , Lombard-street . Bro . Edwin March was installed VV . M . ; Bro . Alfred J . Thomas , S . W . ; Bro . Chas . Henry Jepps , J . W .
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has graciously consented to be the patron of the Hosp ital for Women , Soho-square .