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surer ); the fact of a Lodge ^ ^^^ being in a position to appoint and invest thirtee ^ o ^ its officers , is a circumstance that at once stamps its undoubted success , ^ nd next as to its requirements . This Lodge possesses all the requisite jewels and regalia ,- —the former are exceedingly chaste and beautiful , while the latter is all that can be desired . Next as to its future success . Upon this , its first night , five new members have been proposed , and many others have signified their intention of enrolling their names upon its books . As to the proficiency of its onrcers , the Installing Master paid theni an exceedingly high compliment , when he stated that he had not had an opportunity of witnessing a ^ similar ceremony , where the various officers exhibited such a general knowledge of their respective duties . Under such a favourable beginning it is not too much to predict that the Richmond Lodge will take a high standing among the various Lodges in Victoria .
NORTH ADELAIDE . On Wednesday , Aug , 25 th , North Adelaide was considerably enlivened by the cerenlonyoflaying the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall . The members of the Prov . Grand Lodge met at the Lodge room of the Lodge of Truth , No . 933 , Queen ' s Head Inn , Kermode-street , where they were joined by his Excellency the Governor , Precisely at the hour appointed , the Brethren who were present , in
full Masonic attire , moved up the hill in procession to the site of the proposed building . From . 100 to 150 persons had assembled to witness the ceremony , and seemed to take a lively interest in what was going forward . The stone being ready to be lowered into its place , upon arriving at the ground the procession halted , & nc \ his Excellency , with the D . Prov . G . M ., came up to the centre , followed by the Brethren , the order being reversed .
The D . Prov . G . M . then examined the plan and returned it to the Superintendent of Works , who handed the mallet to the Governor . The D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lasar delivered the following address : — "You who have assembled here to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you that we are lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , and professing to fear God , who is the Great Architect of all things , to confer benefits on our Brethren , and to practise universal benevolence to all mankind . We have amongst us concealed from the eyes of all men secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has
discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and honourable , and are placed in the custody of Masons who alone have the keeping of them to the end of time . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling honourable , we should not have existed for so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order ever ready to sanction our proceedings and contribute to our prosperity . To-day we are assembled in the face of you all to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it seems good unto him ; that it may become a house for great and worthy men to practise beneficent actions , and to promote harmony and brotherly love till the world itself shall end . "
The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed the following inquiries , and received , on behalf of the Lodge , from the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Hughes , the responses attached : — "I hereby , in the presence of all these Worshipful Masters , Wardens , and Deacons , and in the presence of all these Master Masons , worthy and diligent workmen of our secret Craft , do ask of you and of your company , if you know
yourself at this time to have done anything contrary to the laws of Masonry , which has not been told to the provincial authorities , and whereby you should be suspended from your work /' W . M . — " We are good Masons at this very time . " D . Prov . G . M . — " Have you amongst your company ariy Brother guilty of brawlings , strife , and disobedience in open Lodge V W . M . — "We have none , Right Worshipful Master , " D . Prov . G . M . — " Have you any authority to do this day ' s work f W . M . — " We have , Eight Worshipful , and with your permission will perform it . '
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surer ); the fact of a Lodge ^ ^^^ being in a position to appoint and invest thirtee ^ o ^ its officers , is a circumstance that at once stamps its undoubted success , ^ nd next as to its requirements . This Lodge possesses all the requisite jewels and regalia ,- —the former are exceedingly chaste and beautiful , while the latter is all that can be desired . Next as to its future success . Upon this , its first night , five new members have been proposed , and many others have signified their intention of enrolling their names upon its books . As to the proficiency of its onrcers , the Installing Master paid theni an exceedingly high compliment , when he stated that he had not had an opportunity of witnessing a ^ similar ceremony , where the various officers exhibited such a general knowledge of their respective duties . Under such a favourable beginning it is not too much to predict that the Richmond Lodge will take a high standing among the various Lodges in Victoria .
NORTH ADELAIDE . On Wednesday , Aug , 25 th , North Adelaide was considerably enlivened by the cerenlonyoflaying the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall . The members of the Prov . Grand Lodge met at the Lodge room of the Lodge of Truth , No . 933 , Queen ' s Head Inn , Kermode-street , where they were joined by his Excellency the Governor , Precisely at the hour appointed , the Brethren who were present , in
full Masonic attire , moved up the hill in procession to the site of the proposed building . From . 100 to 150 persons had assembled to witness the ceremony , and seemed to take a lively interest in what was going forward . The stone being ready to be lowered into its place , upon arriving at the ground the procession halted , & nc \ his Excellency , with the D . Prov . G . M ., came up to the centre , followed by the Brethren , the order being reversed .
The D . Prov . G . M . then examined the plan and returned it to the Superintendent of Works , who handed the mallet to the Governor . The D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lasar delivered the following address : — "You who have assembled here to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you that we are lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , and professing to fear God , who is the Great Architect of all things , to confer benefits on our Brethren , and to practise universal benevolence to all mankind . We have amongst us concealed from the eyes of all men secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has
discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and honourable , and are placed in the custody of Masons who alone have the keeping of them to the end of time . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling honourable , we should not have existed for so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order ever ready to sanction our proceedings and contribute to our prosperity . To-day we are assembled in the face of you all to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it seems good unto him ; that it may become a house for great and worthy men to practise beneficent actions , and to promote harmony and brotherly love till the world itself shall end . "
The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed the following inquiries , and received , on behalf of the Lodge , from the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Hughes , the responses attached : — "I hereby , in the presence of all these Worshipful Masters , Wardens , and Deacons , and in the presence of all these Master Masons , worthy and diligent workmen of our secret Craft , do ask of you and of your company , if you know
yourself at this time to have done anything contrary to the laws of Masonry , which has not been told to the provincial authorities , and whereby you should be suspended from your work /' W . M . — " We are good Masons at this very time . " D . Prov . G . M . — " Have you amongst your company ariy Brother guilty of brawlings , strife , and disobedience in open Lodge V W . M . — "We have none , Right Worshipful Master , " D . Prov . G . M . — " Have you any authority to do this day ' s work f W . M . — " We have , Eight Worshipful , and with your permission will perform it . '