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At The Sign Of The Perfect Ashlar.
The Sydney Daily Telegraph has the following appreciation of the Governor of New South Wales as a Freemason : — " Sir Harry Rawson has on many occasions demonstrated his ability to quickly assimilate statistical information , retain it , and use the facts in his speeches at public ceremonials .
Recently at the Town Hall he gave a striking exhibition of his powers in this direction . At the conclusion of his installation as Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge , he addressed the immense gathering , dealing particularly with the progress made by the order during the past seven years
under the guidance of the retiring Grand Master ( Bro . J . C . Remington ) . The Governor gave a detailed statement showing that the lodges had increased from 185 to 206 , subscribing members from 7 , 145 to 11 , 000 , and that 8 , 175 certificates had been signed by the Grand Alaster . He also showed that the Board of Benevolence had distributed £ 9 , 300 , t'he
Freemasons' Benevolent Institution , which supports 45 annuitants , had disbursed £ 4 , 800 , and the Freemasons' Orphan Society had expended £ 3 , 193 in the support of 22 children . He also gave figures showing to what extent the various funds had increased . Facts such as these , the retiring Grand Master said , proved to the outside world that the Order was
something more than a mere genial and hospitable society , such as it was frequently credited with being , and . in addition to the disbursements referred to by the Governor , the reports of hospitals and charitable institutions throughout New South Wales showed that both Grand Lodge and
private lodges were generous in their giving . Sir Harry Rawson had no light task to perform as his share of the installation ceremony , and he demonstrated at once that he had a familiar knowledge of the part he was called upon to undertake .
© © © " During the proceedings at the installation of Bro . Sir Harry Rawson as Grand Alaster , the retiring Grand Alaster ( Bro . J . C . Remington ) made several presentations as a
token of his personal regard . To the Grand Secretary ( Bro . Arthur H . Bray ) , who has held that office since the formation of the Grand Lodge , he handed a valuable silver inkstand , making complimentary reference to the ability displayed by the executive officer of the Craft . To the
Assistant Secretary ( Bro . Af . A . Toomey ) he presented a gold jewel of office ; and a gold Past Deputy Grand Alaster ' s emblem was handed to a proxy for Bro . Arthur J . Scott , who cabled that he had safely arrived at Chicago from San Francisco . " © © ©
. SILVER CHALLKNGI' SWIMIIINU HOWL , 1 'ltKSKXTJ't * 11 V 1 IHO . SIIOLTO IIA UK TO Till' ltOYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FUt HOYS .
Scottish Freemasonry In Western Australia.
Scottish Freemasonry in Western Australia .
ERECTION * OF GOLDFIELDS DISTRICT GRAND LODGE .
THE Inaugural Communication of the Goldfielcls District Grand Lodge was held in the Alasonic Temple , Egan Street , Kalgoorlie , on Friday , March 30 th , 1906 . There were present Bros . Andrew Burr , District Grand Master of Scottish Freemasonry in the Eastern Goldfielcls of Western Australia ; John Thomson , District Grand
Master-Depute ; David Oakley , Sub-District Grand Master ; J . H . Berkeley , as District Grand Senior Warden ; G . E . Robinson , as District Grand Junior Warden ; H . Bosustow , Acting District Grand Secretary ; T . R . Stanbury , District Grand Chaplain ; E . C . Rosman , District Grand Senior Deacon ;
J . H . Ward , as District Grand Junior Deacon ; W . T . Leevers , as District Grand Director of Ceremonies ; R . J . P . Hankin , as District Grand Tyler ; and about 200 visiting brethren . District Grand Lodge having been opened , R . W . Bro . Ban * appointed his Commissioned Officers for the ensuing year .
A deputation was then announced from the Coastal District Grand Lodge , and received in due form . Bro . Lapsley , having been invited to occupy the chaii * expressed his pleasure at being present , and seeing somany brethren in attendance to do honour to the new District Grand Alaster , and remarked that this interest and
enthusiasm manifested augured well for the future of the new-Body . He then called upon the District Grand Secretary ,. Bro . A . C . Downing , to read the commission appointing Bro . Andrew Ban * to the office of Grand Alaster of Scottish Freemasonry on the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia .
The District Grand Master of Perth then obligated and installed and enthroned the District Grand Master of the Goldfields in an extremely impressive manner , the necessary proclamation being duly made by the Acting District Grand Director of Ceremonies . The other Commissioned Officers
were also installed by the R . W . District Grand Master of Perth . Bro . R . W . Thomson , Substitute District Grand Master ,, invested the officers-elect , giving suitable charges to each officer . The newly-installed District Grand Master thanked the
District Grand Master for Perth and the other District Grand Office-beares for coming to Kalgoorlie to assist at the installation of himself and bis officers , and said that he felt sure of having the cordial support of all the brethren to ensure that measure of success necessary in guiding the affairs of the new District .
Bro . Lapsley , in responding , said that his ardent wish was that the relations of the two districts would be harmonious , and that the inauguration of the new body would prove the beginning of a new era of peace , prosperity , and progress . District Grand Lodge then nominated and appointed Bro . Wm . Lindsay , M . M . of Lodge St . Andrew , No . 28 , Edinburgh ,
and Past Master of that lodge , as its Proxy District Grand Alaster in the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Bro . Lapsley then asked permission of the District Grand Master to make an announcement and perform a ceremony . This being granted , Bro . Lapsley stated that he
had that day appointed Bro . W . G . Manners , P . M . No . 905 , as his District Grand Alaster Depute , and then proceeded to obligate and instal Bro . Manners into his high office . The deputation from the Coastal District Grand Lodge then withdrew .
District Grand Lodge was then closed . Lodge Sir William Wallace , No . 868 , entertained the whole company at the festive board , Bro . A . Bart * presiding , supported by Bros . J . AI . Lapsley , A . G . Manners , R . VV Thomson , A . C . Downing , H . C . Eraser , T . Bibby , and others .
The usual toasts were duly honoured , and the gathering , which was one of the largest ever held on the Goldfields , terminated .
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At The Sign Of The Perfect Ashlar.
The Sydney Daily Telegraph has the following appreciation of the Governor of New South Wales as a Freemason : — " Sir Harry Rawson has on many occasions demonstrated his ability to quickly assimilate statistical information , retain it , and use the facts in his speeches at public ceremonials .
Recently at the Town Hall he gave a striking exhibition of his powers in this direction . At the conclusion of his installation as Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge , he addressed the immense gathering , dealing particularly with the progress made by the order during the past seven years
under the guidance of the retiring Grand Master ( Bro . J . C . Remington ) . The Governor gave a detailed statement showing that the lodges had increased from 185 to 206 , subscribing members from 7 , 145 to 11 , 000 , and that 8 , 175 certificates had been signed by the Grand Alaster . He also showed that the Board of Benevolence had distributed £ 9 , 300 , t'he
Freemasons' Benevolent Institution , which supports 45 annuitants , had disbursed £ 4 , 800 , and the Freemasons' Orphan Society had expended £ 3 , 193 in the support of 22 children . He also gave figures showing to what extent the various funds had increased . Facts such as these , the retiring Grand Master said , proved to the outside world that the Order was
something more than a mere genial and hospitable society , such as it was frequently credited with being , and . in addition to the disbursements referred to by the Governor , the reports of hospitals and charitable institutions throughout New South Wales showed that both Grand Lodge and
private lodges were generous in their giving . Sir Harry Rawson had no light task to perform as his share of the installation ceremony , and he demonstrated at once that he had a familiar knowledge of the part he was called upon to undertake .
© © © " During the proceedings at the installation of Bro . Sir Harry Rawson as Grand Alaster , the retiring Grand Alaster ( Bro . J . C . Remington ) made several presentations as a
token of his personal regard . To the Grand Secretary ( Bro . Arthur H . Bray ) , who has held that office since the formation of the Grand Lodge , he handed a valuable silver inkstand , making complimentary reference to the ability displayed by the executive officer of the Craft . To the
Assistant Secretary ( Bro . Af . A . Toomey ) he presented a gold jewel of office ; and a gold Past Deputy Grand Alaster ' s emblem was handed to a proxy for Bro . Arthur J . Scott , who cabled that he had safely arrived at Chicago from San Francisco . " © © ©
. SILVER CHALLKNGI' SWIMIIINU HOWL , 1 'ltKSKXTJ't * 11 V 1 IHO . SIIOLTO IIA UK TO Till' ltOYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FUt HOYS .
Scottish Freemasonry In Western Australia.
Scottish Freemasonry in Western Australia .
ERECTION * OF GOLDFIELDS DISTRICT GRAND LODGE .
THE Inaugural Communication of the Goldfielcls District Grand Lodge was held in the Alasonic Temple , Egan Street , Kalgoorlie , on Friday , March 30 th , 1906 . There were present Bros . Andrew Burr , District Grand Master of Scottish Freemasonry in the Eastern Goldfielcls of Western Australia ; John Thomson , District Grand
Master-Depute ; David Oakley , Sub-District Grand Master ; J . H . Berkeley , as District Grand Senior Warden ; G . E . Robinson , as District Grand Junior Warden ; H . Bosustow , Acting District Grand Secretary ; T . R . Stanbury , District Grand Chaplain ; E . C . Rosman , District Grand Senior Deacon ;
J . H . Ward , as District Grand Junior Deacon ; W . T . Leevers , as District Grand Director of Ceremonies ; R . J . P . Hankin , as District Grand Tyler ; and about 200 visiting brethren . District Grand Lodge having been opened , R . W . Bro . Ban * appointed his Commissioned Officers for the ensuing year .
A deputation was then announced from the Coastal District Grand Lodge , and received in due form . Bro . Lapsley , having been invited to occupy the chaii * expressed his pleasure at being present , and seeing somany brethren in attendance to do honour to the new District Grand Alaster , and remarked that this interest and
enthusiasm manifested augured well for the future of the new-Body . He then called upon the District Grand Secretary ,. Bro . A . C . Downing , to read the commission appointing Bro . Andrew Ban * to the office of Grand Alaster of Scottish Freemasonry on the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia .
The District Grand Master of Perth then obligated and installed and enthroned the District Grand Master of the Goldfields in an extremely impressive manner , the necessary proclamation being duly made by the Acting District Grand Director of Ceremonies . The other Commissioned Officers
were also installed by the R . W . District Grand Master of Perth . Bro . R . W . Thomson , Substitute District Grand Master ,, invested the officers-elect , giving suitable charges to each officer . The newly-installed District Grand Master thanked the
District Grand Master for Perth and the other District Grand Office-beares for coming to Kalgoorlie to assist at the installation of himself and bis officers , and said that he felt sure of having the cordial support of all the brethren to ensure that measure of success necessary in guiding the affairs of the new District .
Bro . Lapsley , in responding , said that his ardent wish was that the relations of the two districts would be harmonious , and that the inauguration of the new body would prove the beginning of a new era of peace , prosperity , and progress . District Grand Lodge then nominated and appointed Bro . Wm . Lindsay , M . M . of Lodge St . Andrew , No . 28 , Edinburgh ,
and Past Master of that lodge , as its Proxy District Grand Alaster in the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Bro . Lapsley then asked permission of the District Grand Master to make an announcement and perform a ceremony . This being granted , Bro . Lapsley stated that he
had that day appointed Bro . W . G . Manners , P . M . No . 905 , as his District Grand Alaster Depute , and then proceeded to obligate and instal Bro . Manners into his high office . The deputation from the Coastal District Grand Lodge then withdrew .
District Grand Lodge was then closed . Lodge Sir William Wallace , No . 868 , entertained the whole company at the festive board , Bro . A . Bart * presiding , supported by Bros . J . AI . Lapsley , A . G . Manners , R . VV Thomson , A . C . Downing , H . C . Eraser , T . Bibby , and others .
The usual toasts were duly honoured , and the gathering , which was one of the largest ever held on the Goldfields , terminated .