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and in a lesser degree by an unwillingness on the part of some members of the Craft to supply to him the means of obtaining that information . It is indeed a grand work , but we fear it will be Bro . Lane himself who will benefit least , by this product of his ability and perseverance . Everybody who has it in his mind to contribute a scrap or two to the history of Freemasonry , so far as it deals with individual lodges , will have the choice of going over the ground
travelled by Bro . Lane or accepting his guidance , and we venture to say that the cases will be rare indeed in which the intending contributor will adopt the former alternative . However , Bro . Lane enjoys the honour of having compiled the only work which has been attempted on so complete a scale , and that honour will be increased the more , the more other writers look to and rely upon him for guidance in their labours . Of course , a part
of this honour will be reflected upon the year 1886 , in which his ** Masonic Records " were made public , and which , but for its appearance , would have been almost entirely barren of literary results , just a few lodge histories such as those of the Marquis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 , by Bro . W . Logan , and the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , written especially for the centenary celebration in February by Bro . G . B . Abbott , & c , representing the sum total in this branch of Masonic labour .
OBITUARY . The roll call of deaths is unfortunately a heavy one , heavy in the two-fold sense both numerous and severe , especially in the higher ranks of the Craft . We have before alluded to the loss sustained through the deaths of Bros . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., and Lord Waveney , P . G . M . of Sussex and Suffolk respectively , as well as those of Bros . J . Neal York , D . P . G . M . and
Prov . G . Supt . of Cambridgeshire ; Dr . J . Pearson Bell , P . D . G . M North and East Yorkshire , and its Prov . Grand Superintendent , and Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . and Deputy Prov . G . M . of Surrey . But these unfortunately are only a small proportion . The latest , and at the same time one of the most conspicuous is that of Bro . J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D . of England , and Deputy Prov . G . M .
of Sussex , which has thus been deprived of the valued services both of its P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . within the brief space of twelve months . The gaps caused by the deaths of these eminent brethren are such as can only be repaired by time . Besides these there have passed away Bros . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., P . P . G . M . and G . Supt . W . Yorkshire ; H . C . Vernon , Past S . G . W . of England and P . Prov . G . M . of Worcesterhire ; Bros , the Rev .
C Raikes-Davy , and Rev . Canon James Simpson , LL . D ., both Past G . Chaplains of England ; Bro . R . Herve Giraud , S . G . D . in 1853 , who was initiated in 1824 , and had held the office of Treasurer of Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , lor more than half-a-century ; Bro . G . W . Latham , M . P ., J . G . D . in 1868 , and a P . G . Scribe E . of Cheshire , and Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . Sword Bearer , to whose loss we refer in connection with the Board of
Benevolence . This is a formidable array of dignitaries to have lost in so brief a space of time , and unfortunately there are almost as many in proportion among the brethren of . inferior claims to notoriety , but from whom , judging from our experience of their past services , we might have looked for valuable assistance . Thus the Girls' School , which has lost one of its trustees in the person of Bro . Nunn , has also been deprived of the valued
help of Bro . E . C . Mather , a member of its House Committee and a Grand Steward of England . The Boys' School House Committee is now without the assistance of Bro . C Sanders , M . D ., and in addition we have to record the deaths of Bro . W . T . C . Bush , of the Tranquillity and Temple Bar Lodges ; the Marquis of Ailesbury , of the Westminster and Keystone ; Sir Alex . Malet , an initiate in 1821 , of the Apollo University Lodge , No .
3575 Viscount Strathallan and Major-General Sir P . Scratchey , of Lodge No . 729 , Melbourne . There may likewise be mentioned Bro . E . F . Storr , P . M . No . 22 , who was known as "Charity Storr" and so worthily merited the distinction ; and Bros . James Hainsworth , P . M . N 0 . 28 ; C . McNamara , P . M . N . 97 , P . P . G . S . B . Durham ; John Poole , P . M . No . 450 ; J . R . Foulger , P . M . Domatie , No . 177 ; Charles Godtschalk , G . Gywn Parker ,
and Rev . A . C . Graystone , W . M . 1915 . These and other members who may possibly have been overlooked make up a strong body of able and respected brethren . Many of them have passed away in the fulness of years as well as of honours ; but there are likewise many from whom we had good reason , humanly speaking , to expect further help , and that help is now no longer possible .
SCOTLAND . Our brethren North of the Tweed have every reason to be proud of the position in which the Scottish Craft now stands . Where before there was indifference to work , laxity of discipline , and mismanagement of Grand Lodge business now there is great energy , plenty of interest taken b y the lodges and brethren in what is passing around , and a financial and business
control exercised by the executive , which has had the effect of re-assuring the main body of Scottish Freemasons , and reviving amongst them that feeling of confidence which some years since was so rudely shaken . The result of this improved feeling is shown everywhere . _ New lodges are frequently being constituted ; the annual average of initiates is about 4700 , and there is invariably an excellent balance on the right side of the account
in the yearly statements submitted to Grand Lodge . Considerable progress has been made in accumulating a capital sum of £ 10 , 000 ior the Scottish Fund of Benevolence , and the provincial authorities bestir themselves far more than was their custom previously . In short , Scottish Freemasonry is Firmly placed , and the many self-nattering comments passed by several of the speakers on last St . Andrew ' s Day were both justifiable and natural .
The chief event of the year has been the celebration of the Third Jubilee or 150 th Anniversary of the establishment of Grand Lodge , and the gathering on the occasion was in all respects worthy of the body whose foundation was being commemorated . The Grand Master , M . W . Bro . Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., of Blythswood , M . P ., presided in person , and was supported not only by the Depute and Substitute G . Masters and the Immediate
Past Grand Master , and mostol his Grand Officers , but likewise by several of the Prov . Grand Masters and the representatives in great force of the private lodges , the number present being about 1400 , or more than had ever previously been assembled together at a similar meeting . The scene was most brilliant , and henceforth St . Andrew ' s Day , 1886 , will be among the most memorable of gala days in the annals of Scottish Masonry . The other proceedings of the year have been of the usual character . Changes
have occurred in the administration of some of the provinces , the most noteworthy instance being that caused by the resignation of the Prov . G . Mastership of Perthshire West by his Grace the Duke of Athole , who is succeeded by Bro . Col . Drummond Moray . The capital sum of £ 10 , 000 proposed to be raised for the Scottish Fund of Benevolence has not yet been completed , but efforts are being made in all directions by the lodges and brethren to that end , and we doubt not the figure stated will be reached
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ultimately , only we must not be surprised into a fit of impatience if it should turn out that the raising of this sum is spread over a pretty long period . Nor has the year passed without the average losses by death , though , fortunately , we shall not have occasion to miss many old faces among the higher ranks of the Craft . One ancient worthy , however , has gone to his last rest —bro . Ueorge Stirton , of Coupar Angus , who was initiated as far back as 1808 , and who therefore had been a member of our Society for 76 years .
IRELAND . We remarked in our last year ' s summary that Ireland , in things Masonic , was likely to enter upon the new—that is , the still current—year amid general rejoicing , and if the forecast has not been realised to the full extent we anticipated , the circumstance is due rather to the disturbances which have prevailed m the political world than to any difficulties that have affected the interior
management of the Society . The installation as Grand Master of the present Duke of Abercorn in succession to his father was attended with much pomp and ceremony . There was a full gathering in Grand Lodge at the meeting in March when it took place , and the Craft are pleased to believe that under the second , as under the first , James , the lodges in the jurisdiction of Ireland will have a happy and prosperous career before them trust it
. We may be so , and we see no reason why their hopes should not be realised . We are less able to judge with anything like accuracy of the tone that prevails among our Irish brethren for ' the reason we have often mentioned on other occasions , namely , that they display more than the usual amount of reticence as to their proceedings . But every now and then we are favoured , through the medium of the regular press of the
country , with full and particular accounts of lodge meetings , concerts , social gatherings and thelike , these concerts and other fetes beinga favourite medium with our friends the other side of the Channel for benefiting their excellent Orphan Schools in Dublin . which , like our Schools here , depend principally for their suport on the voluntary contributions of the brethren and their friends , and which , equally with ours , are engaged in doing a vast amount of substantial
good to the orphan children of Masons . Of these fetes the principal is that which takes , place in Dublin in the early summer , when the prizes are distributed among the successful pupils , and society in the Irish capital is favoured with a glimpse at some of the work we devote ourselves so assiduously to carrying out on all possible occasions , and by all possible means , that is to say , the work of charity . The fete is one of the most
popular of the year , and is invariabl y well attended . We shall conclude this portion of our remarks by mentioning that the re-appointment of Bro . Shekleton as the Deputy of the present Grand Master of Ireland—who is the third in succession lor whom he has acted in this capacity—was taken advantage of by our Irish brethren to pay a well-deserved honour to one of the most meritorious of their leaders . The honour was paid him in Grand
Lodge immediately after his investiture , for the third time , as D . G . M . It took the form of an address of congratulation , to be followed later by the presentation of his portrait in oils to Grand Lodge , and the spokesman on the occasion was none other than Bro . the Hon . Judge Townshend , himself a Past Deputy of the late Duke of Leinsterand therefore well qualified to
, judge of the importance of Bro . Shekleton ' s services . The presentation was greeted with the heartiest applause , and Bro . Shekleton , in entering upon his further term of office , must have felt himself greatly encouraged to fulfil his duties by this evidence of goodwill on the part of Grand Lodge . We trust he may long be spared to the Craft in Ireland .
THE COLONIES . In - " j . f , *? f those Br ! t ! sh Colonies which retain their Masonic connection with the old country , the year has passed most satisfactorily . The reports of proceedings which reach us from time to time show this , and the frequent application to head quarters for warrants for additional lodges make it clear that even in New South Wales and Victoriawhere attempts have been
, made to establish separate and independent Grand Lodges , the desire for a continuance of the present union between the old and the new communities is as strong ever In the East Indies we have reason to be satisfied with the even tenor of the progress which is being made , while in the West , and especially in Jamaica , with tbe appointment of Bro . MacGIashan as successor to the late Bro . Dr . Robert Hamiltonwe may look to see a return
, to that state of activity which prevailed during the government of that able brother , and with it to that state of prosperity which then prevailed . There is one only matter that has occurred in the colonial portion of our Grand Lodge jurisdictions to which special reference need be made , and that is , the hearty Masonic reception which was extended to Bro . Lord Carrineton .
P . b . G . W . ot England , firstly during his brief rest at Melbourne en route for Sydney , and ther . on his arrival at Sydney itself , where he now resides as Governor General of New South Wales . His lordship was received with enthusiasm in both cities by the whole community , but no portion of it was more ready or more sincere in its congratulations to him on his arrival than the representatives of Freemasonry .
THE CRAFT ABROAD . Our relations with foreign jurisdictions remain pretty much as they were last year , with the exception that , as the Grand Lodge of Illinois has openly declared itself favourable to the cause pursued b y Quebec towards England , there is no longer any interchange of representatives between that Grand Lodge and ours . As regards Quebec , it has never been officiallv recognised
by us , and therefore its edict of non-intercourse , which was issued by Grand Master Walker on the 5 th July , has made no impression here . Not one English Mason in a thousand knows anything about it , and the best thing Quebec can do is to cancel it forthwith as an unprofitable speculation . It is true there are some among the American Grand Lodges which have passed resolutions of sympathy with our redoubtable assailant ; but the
most influential , such as those of New York and Pennsylvania , are as opposed to the absurd pretensions of Quebec as England is herself . At all events , we may safely leave matters as they are , in the assurance that if any Masonic Body finds itself in a difficulty over this dispute , it will not be the Grand Lodge of England . However , this is about the only question that has disturbed the surface of Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry . In all things else it has progressed most satisfactorily , and no where more so than on the
North American Continent , where , if the system pursued is not quite in accordance with English views , it is of a character to command , as a rule , both our sympathy and our respect . There is a tremendous amount of vitality in American Freemasonry , and , as in our own case , that vital force is directed mainly , If not entirely , towards benefiting mankind generally , and especially that section of it which professes , and carries out , the principles of our Craft . We trust this may always be so , and that Masonry in the United States mayalways be actuated by the same harmonious feelings towards us as we are towards them in all things essential at the present time ,
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Freemasonry In 1886.
and in a lesser degree by an unwillingness on the part of some members of the Craft to supply to him the means of obtaining that information . It is indeed a grand work , but we fear it will be Bro . Lane himself who will benefit least , by this product of his ability and perseverance . Everybody who has it in his mind to contribute a scrap or two to the history of Freemasonry , so far as it deals with individual lodges , will have the choice of going over the ground
travelled by Bro . Lane or accepting his guidance , and we venture to say that the cases will be rare indeed in which the intending contributor will adopt the former alternative . However , Bro . Lane enjoys the honour of having compiled the only work which has been attempted on so complete a scale , and that honour will be increased the more , the more other writers look to and rely upon him for guidance in their labours . Of course , a part
of this honour will be reflected upon the year 1886 , in which his ** Masonic Records " were made public , and which , but for its appearance , would have been almost entirely barren of literary results , just a few lodge histories such as those of the Marquis of Granby Lodge , No . 124 , by Bro . W . Logan , and the Domatie Lodge , No . 177 , written especially for the centenary celebration in February by Bro . G . B . Abbott , & c , representing the sum total in this branch of Masonic labour .
OBITUARY . The roll call of deaths is unfortunately a heavy one , heavy in the two-fold sense both numerous and severe , especially in the higher ranks of the Craft . We have before alluded to the loss sustained through the deaths of Bros . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., and Lord Waveney , P . G . M . of Sussex and Suffolk respectively , as well as those of Bros . J . Neal York , D . P . G . M . and
Prov . G . Supt . of Cambridgeshire ; Dr . J . Pearson Bell , P . D . G . M North and East Yorkshire , and its Prov . Grand Superintendent , and Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . and Deputy Prov . G . M . of Surrey . But these unfortunately are only a small proportion . The latest , and at the same time one of the most conspicuous is that of Bro . J . Henderson Scott , P . G . D . of England , and Deputy Prov . G . M .
of Sussex , which has thus been deprived of the valued services both of its P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . within the brief space of twelve months . The gaps caused by the deaths of these eminent brethren are such as can only be repaired by time . Besides these there have passed away Bros . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., P . P . G . M . and G . Supt . W . Yorkshire ; H . C . Vernon , Past S . G . W . of England and P . Prov . G . M . of Worcesterhire ; Bros , the Rev .
C Raikes-Davy , and Rev . Canon James Simpson , LL . D ., both Past G . Chaplains of England ; Bro . R . Herve Giraud , S . G . D . in 1853 , who was initiated in 1824 , and had held the office of Treasurer of Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , lor more than half-a-century ; Bro . G . W . Latham , M . P ., J . G . D . in 1868 , and a P . G . Scribe E . of Cheshire , and Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . Sword Bearer , to whose loss we refer in connection with the Board of
Benevolence . This is a formidable array of dignitaries to have lost in so brief a space of time , and unfortunately there are almost as many in proportion among the brethren of . inferior claims to notoriety , but from whom , judging from our experience of their past services , we might have looked for valuable assistance . Thus the Girls' School , which has lost one of its trustees in the person of Bro . Nunn , has also been deprived of the valued
help of Bro . E . C . Mather , a member of its House Committee and a Grand Steward of England . The Boys' School House Committee is now without the assistance of Bro . C Sanders , M . D ., and in addition we have to record the deaths of Bro . W . T . C . Bush , of the Tranquillity and Temple Bar Lodges ; the Marquis of Ailesbury , of the Westminster and Keystone ; Sir Alex . Malet , an initiate in 1821 , of the Apollo University Lodge , No .
3575 Viscount Strathallan and Major-General Sir P . Scratchey , of Lodge No . 729 , Melbourne . There may likewise be mentioned Bro . E . F . Storr , P . M . No . 22 , who was known as "Charity Storr" and so worthily merited the distinction ; and Bros . James Hainsworth , P . M . N 0 . 28 ; C . McNamara , P . M . N . 97 , P . P . G . S . B . Durham ; John Poole , P . M . No . 450 ; J . R . Foulger , P . M . Domatie , No . 177 ; Charles Godtschalk , G . Gywn Parker ,
and Rev . A . C . Graystone , W . M . 1915 . These and other members who may possibly have been overlooked make up a strong body of able and respected brethren . Many of them have passed away in the fulness of years as well as of honours ; but there are likewise many from whom we had good reason , humanly speaking , to expect further help , and that help is now no longer possible .
SCOTLAND . Our brethren North of the Tweed have every reason to be proud of the position in which the Scottish Craft now stands . Where before there was indifference to work , laxity of discipline , and mismanagement of Grand Lodge business now there is great energy , plenty of interest taken b y the lodges and brethren in what is passing around , and a financial and business
control exercised by the executive , which has had the effect of re-assuring the main body of Scottish Freemasons , and reviving amongst them that feeling of confidence which some years since was so rudely shaken . The result of this improved feeling is shown everywhere . _ New lodges are frequently being constituted ; the annual average of initiates is about 4700 , and there is invariably an excellent balance on the right side of the account
in the yearly statements submitted to Grand Lodge . Considerable progress has been made in accumulating a capital sum of £ 10 , 000 ior the Scottish Fund of Benevolence , and the provincial authorities bestir themselves far more than was their custom previously . In short , Scottish Freemasonry is Firmly placed , and the many self-nattering comments passed by several of the speakers on last St . Andrew ' s Day were both justifiable and natural .
The chief event of the year has been the celebration of the Third Jubilee or 150 th Anniversary of the establishment of Grand Lodge , and the gathering on the occasion was in all respects worthy of the body whose foundation was being commemorated . The Grand Master , M . W . Bro . Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., of Blythswood , M . P ., presided in person , and was supported not only by the Depute and Substitute G . Masters and the Immediate
Past Grand Master , and mostol his Grand Officers , but likewise by several of the Prov . Grand Masters and the representatives in great force of the private lodges , the number present being about 1400 , or more than had ever previously been assembled together at a similar meeting . The scene was most brilliant , and henceforth St . Andrew ' s Day , 1886 , will be among the most memorable of gala days in the annals of Scottish Masonry . The other proceedings of the year have been of the usual character . Changes
have occurred in the administration of some of the provinces , the most noteworthy instance being that caused by the resignation of the Prov . G . Mastership of Perthshire West by his Grace the Duke of Athole , who is succeeded by Bro . Col . Drummond Moray . The capital sum of £ 10 , 000 proposed to be raised for the Scottish Fund of Benevolence has not yet been completed , but efforts are being made in all directions by the lodges and brethren to that end , and we doubt not the figure stated will be reached
Freemasonry In 1886.
ultimately , only we must not be surprised into a fit of impatience if it should turn out that the raising of this sum is spread over a pretty long period . Nor has the year passed without the average losses by death , though , fortunately , we shall not have occasion to miss many old faces among the higher ranks of the Craft . One ancient worthy , however , has gone to his last rest —bro . Ueorge Stirton , of Coupar Angus , who was initiated as far back as 1808 , and who therefore had been a member of our Society for 76 years .
IRELAND . We remarked in our last year ' s summary that Ireland , in things Masonic , was likely to enter upon the new—that is , the still current—year amid general rejoicing , and if the forecast has not been realised to the full extent we anticipated , the circumstance is due rather to the disturbances which have prevailed m the political world than to any difficulties that have affected the interior
management of the Society . The installation as Grand Master of the present Duke of Abercorn in succession to his father was attended with much pomp and ceremony . There was a full gathering in Grand Lodge at the meeting in March when it took place , and the Craft are pleased to believe that under the second , as under the first , James , the lodges in the jurisdiction of Ireland will have a happy and prosperous career before them trust it
. We may be so , and we see no reason why their hopes should not be realised . We are less able to judge with anything like accuracy of the tone that prevails among our Irish brethren for ' the reason we have often mentioned on other occasions , namely , that they display more than the usual amount of reticence as to their proceedings . But every now and then we are favoured , through the medium of the regular press of the
country , with full and particular accounts of lodge meetings , concerts , social gatherings and thelike , these concerts and other fetes beinga favourite medium with our friends the other side of the Channel for benefiting their excellent Orphan Schools in Dublin . which , like our Schools here , depend principally for their suport on the voluntary contributions of the brethren and their friends , and which , equally with ours , are engaged in doing a vast amount of substantial
good to the orphan children of Masons . Of these fetes the principal is that which takes , place in Dublin in the early summer , when the prizes are distributed among the successful pupils , and society in the Irish capital is favoured with a glimpse at some of the work we devote ourselves so assiduously to carrying out on all possible occasions , and by all possible means , that is to say , the work of charity . The fete is one of the most
popular of the year , and is invariabl y well attended . We shall conclude this portion of our remarks by mentioning that the re-appointment of Bro . Shekleton as the Deputy of the present Grand Master of Ireland—who is the third in succession lor whom he has acted in this capacity—was taken advantage of by our Irish brethren to pay a well-deserved honour to one of the most meritorious of their leaders . The honour was paid him in Grand
Lodge immediately after his investiture , for the third time , as D . G . M . It took the form of an address of congratulation , to be followed later by the presentation of his portrait in oils to Grand Lodge , and the spokesman on the occasion was none other than Bro . the Hon . Judge Townshend , himself a Past Deputy of the late Duke of Leinsterand therefore well qualified to
, judge of the importance of Bro . Shekleton ' s services . The presentation was greeted with the heartiest applause , and Bro . Shekleton , in entering upon his further term of office , must have felt himself greatly encouraged to fulfil his duties by this evidence of goodwill on the part of Grand Lodge . We trust he may long be spared to the Craft in Ireland .
THE COLONIES . In - " j . f , *? f those Br ! t ! sh Colonies which retain their Masonic connection with the old country , the year has passed most satisfactorily . The reports of proceedings which reach us from time to time show this , and the frequent application to head quarters for warrants for additional lodges make it clear that even in New South Wales and Victoriawhere attempts have been
, made to establish separate and independent Grand Lodges , the desire for a continuance of the present union between the old and the new communities is as strong ever In the East Indies we have reason to be satisfied with the even tenor of the progress which is being made , while in the West , and especially in Jamaica , with tbe appointment of Bro . MacGIashan as successor to the late Bro . Dr . Robert Hamiltonwe may look to see a return
, to that state of activity which prevailed during the government of that able brother , and with it to that state of prosperity which then prevailed . There is one only matter that has occurred in the colonial portion of our Grand Lodge jurisdictions to which special reference need be made , and that is , the hearty Masonic reception which was extended to Bro . Lord Carrineton .
P . b . G . W . ot England , firstly during his brief rest at Melbourne en route for Sydney , and ther . on his arrival at Sydney itself , where he now resides as Governor General of New South Wales . His lordship was received with enthusiasm in both cities by the whole community , but no portion of it was more ready or more sincere in its congratulations to him on his arrival than the representatives of Freemasonry .
THE CRAFT ABROAD . Our relations with foreign jurisdictions remain pretty much as they were last year , with the exception that , as the Grand Lodge of Illinois has openly declared itself favourable to the cause pursued b y Quebec towards England , there is no longer any interchange of representatives between that Grand Lodge and ours . As regards Quebec , it has never been officiallv recognised
by us , and therefore its edict of non-intercourse , which was issued by Grand Master Walker on the 5 th July , has made no impression here . Not one English Mason in a thousand knows anything about it , and the best thing Quebec can do is to cancel it forthwith as an unprofitable speculation . It is true there are some among the American Grand Lodges which have passed resolutions of sympathy with our redoubtable assailant ; but the
most influential , such as those of New York and Pennsylvania , are as opposed to the absurd pretensions of Quebec as England is herself . At all events , we may safely leave matters as they are , in the assurance that if any Masonic Body finds itself in a difficulty over this dispute , it will not be the Grand Lodge of England . However , this is about the only question that has disturbed the surface of Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry . In all things else it has progressed most satisfactorily , and no where more so than on the
North American Continent , where , if the system pursued is not quite in accordance with English views , it is of a character to command , as a rule , both our sympathy and our respect . There is a tremendous amount of vitality in American Freemasonry , and , as in our own case , that vital force is directed mainly , If not entirely , towards benefiting mankind generally , and especially that section of it which professes , and carries out , the principles of our Craft . We trust this may always be so , and that Masonry in the United States mayalways be actuated by the same harmonious feelings towards us as we are towards them in all things essential at the present time ,