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Channel Islands.
Freemason is the love of God , his country , bis family , his neighbours in short , of the whole human race . Yes , in our Temple we are taught to love , reverence , and adore the Great Architect of the Universe , to magnify His infinite omnipotence by a reasonable worship , free from the shackles of superstitious bigotry . Here we learn how to restrain and overcome those passions and vices which degrade the soul ; —to banish from our hearts hatredenvyand egotismthose
, , , great scourges of modern society ; for Freemasonry , rightly understood ,, should yield up every sordid desire to the general welfare of the whole body , should sacrifice personal interest , that it may be absorbed in regard for others . Jly dear brother , you are as yet in the full vigour of youth . So much the better . You have therefore , in all human probability , a long career before youin the course of wliich you may
, have ample opportunities to stand forth in defence of Freemasonry and its principles , for it is a task which demands freedom and vigour of body , strengthened by instruction , and the triumph of mind over matter . We aim at the reign of brotherhood , productive in its effects , though perchance often wounded and dejected in the attempts to promote it , as tbe result of the fraternal union of all men one with another , and of the
alliance of each individual 5 fason with what is lovely , true and just , in fact with the Great Architect of the Universe himself , the source of these Divine attributes . AVe look upon Freemasonry as a beacon , a shining radiance , and not a shadow ; a reality , not merely a hope . AVe wish to bring the light from under the bushel , that it may not be hid , and to display it in the face of the civilised worldso that it may
, penetrate as well the brain of a 5 Iahometaii , a Hindoo , a Persian fireworshipper , a Jew , as that of a Christian ; that thus in each it may ripen and bring to maturity the seed which now reposes there in obscurity . You see then before you a vast field for the exercise of activity , in the labour of which each of us has full scope for bearing his part , and in which all may participate , so as to contribute
towards the ultimate yield of fruit for the public weal . AA'halever may be the position occupied by every workman in our united pursuit , whether it be at the threshold of the temple , or in the east— 'the place of highest honour—each must
contribute , according to his power and opportunity , in our common undertaking . As in all the different phases of life he only is entitled to our regard , who , in all circumstances , the most trivial as well as the most important and elevated , thoroughly fulfils his duties , so we can consider no Freemason worthy of the title , but he who in all the labours of his lodge , whatever they may be , contributes his stone , and adds it to the stones prepared by his brethrenin order that the whole building may
, become durable and solid . I have every reason to believe that you have a full appreciation of the obligations on which you have entered , and the peculiar nature of which T have now attempted to explain in detail ; that you will discharge them with zeal , according to your power and ability ; and in conclusion I exclaim—Happy newly initiatedhenceforth our brotherbe indulgent towards
, , all men , severe and inflexible in self-examination ; labour , and in all that you attempt , aim at perfection ; seek after truth , and despair not in the search ; practice virtue , let your life be characterised by conscientiousness , and by obedience to the dictates of your infallible inward monitor ; let it be devoted to the interests of common humanity . Develop and cultivate these sentiments . I offer you a cordial welcome into our Order .
After concluding the preceding eloquent and emphatic address , the secretary read the following document emanating from the office of the Grand Secretary in London . Freemasons' Hall , March 6 th , 1868 . Sir and Brother , —I have the honour to inform you that the Right AVorshipful Bro . James John Hammond has resigned the offices of Provincial Grand 5 Iaster of the Island Jersey and the
Island of Guernsey and its Dependencies , and that the 5 Iost AVorshipful Grand JIaster was pleased to accept of such resignation on the 27 th of January last . —I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , Wa . GRAY CLAKKE , G . S . The W . 5 I . of Cesaree Lodge ( No . 500 ) . Resolved : That this important and precious document , announcing an accomplished factwhich has long been ardentl
, y and impatiently looked for , be entered in the minutes of the lodge . Two brethren were proposed as joining members hy Bros . Oatley and Schmitt , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at half past nine .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
NEWFOUNDLAND . Sr . JOHN ' . Harbour Grace Lodge ( No . 476 , S . C . ) The ceremony of the installation of the office-bearers of this lodge the warrant for which was issued towards the close of last bthe Grand Lodge of Scotlandtook place on FridayJan .
year , y , , 24 th . Bro . Parsons , R . AV . 51 . of the Tnsker Lodge ( No . 454 ); was the Installing Master , and completed his onerous duties creditably to himself and the brethren who accompanied him , and much to the delight and satisfaction of the members composing Lodge No . 476 . The following are the office-hearers for the year : —Bros . ( J C . Rutherford , R . W . J 1 . ; T . Higgins , S . W . ; H . T . Moore , J . W .
J . Paterson , Treas . ; J . Synie , Sec ; Rev . J . S . Phinnev , Chap . J . Neyle , S . D . ; AV 0 . AVood , J . D . ; W . H . Thompson '' and H Youdall , Stewards ; AV . AA arren , J . G . ; S . Condon , Tyler . In the evening the members of Lodge Harbour Grace , with tbe brethren of St . John's ( No . 579 , E . C ) , sat down to an excellent supper prepared in the International's well-known styleand all fully determined after the labours of the day to
, do ample justice to the things that adorned the table . Bro . Rutherford occupied the chair , and Bro . Ridley acted as croupier . After supper Bro . Ridley rose and gave " Tlie Health of our beloved Sovereign , Queen Victoria . " He said her good qualities and domestic virtues endeared her to all her loyal and devoted subjects , and that when years had rolled away and this and other generations had " shuttled oft' this mortal coil" her
, memory would be revered as the best of queens and mothers . He concluded a neat and eloquent speech amidst much applause ; after which the National Anthem was sung . Bro . Thomas JlcKenzie next gave , " Success to tho Craft all over the AYorld . " In giving this toast lie said , as Masons , free and accepted , he did not for one moment doubt but that this toast would be received with acclamation , for no matter where
the brethren were situated , or how separated , their feelings were akin , and thousands , ay , tens of thousands , though absent from our social board to-night , were with us in spirit . His remarks were ably followed up by Bro . Rutherford , who
treated the company to a pithy and eloquent speech on JIasonry and its high and noble principles , and wound up by seconding tbe toast which was drunk with all the honours . Bro . H . T . Jloore gave " The Health of Governor JIusgrave , who , he said , by his urbanity of manner had won the esteem of all classes and creeds throughout the island : " The toast being drank with enthusiasm , Bro . Hay ward replied in behalf of his Excellencyand said
, that so far as his own experience went , we had now , as the representative of Her Jlajesty , one who was ever solicitous as to the welfare and comfort of the hardy fishermen of Terra Nova , and the longer he remained amongst us , would , he was satisfied , prove that he was worthy of our highest praise . Bro . Thomas Higgins proposed " The Health of the highest JIasonic Dignitary in the Islandthe R . W . Bro . James Clift
, , Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster under the English Constitution . " He said snch a toast had only to he mentioned to be enthusiastically received , as Bro . Clift was so well known not only in a business way but by brethren throughout the island . Drunk with all the honours . Bro . J . C . Toussaint , as the oldest member on the register of the St . John ' s Lodge , said that it gave much pleasure to reply
on behalf of him whose health had just been proposed , not only on account of the respect he entertained for him , but because Bro . Clift belonged to the lodge of his " first love . " The toasts now followed in rapid succession , as " the magic hour was fast approaching when " Tam maun ride , " and all were drank with the cordiality and conviviality known only to the " Sons of Light . " "The French Consul , " by Bro . W . T .
Parsons , acknowledged by Bro . Toussaint ; "Lodge Harbour Grace , " by Bro . Alexander Smith , Bro . Rutherford replied - y " Tasker Lodgo and Jlembers , " by Bro . Hay ward , replied to by Bro . W . T . Parsons ; " St . John ' s Lodge , Masters and Brethren , ' ' by Bro . Syine . Bro . Preseott Emerson replied to the last-named toast in a very eloquent and neat speech . " Merchants of Harbour Grace and the trade generally , " by Bro . Emerson , Bro . Ridley replied . "The Fishermen , " by Bro . Capt . E . Parsons , replied to by Bro . Robert Daw .
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Channel Islands.
Freemason is the love of God , his country , bis family , his neighbours in short , of the whole human race . Yes , in our Temple we are taught to love , reverence , and adore the Great Architect of the Universe , to magnify His infinite omnipotence by a reasonable worship , free from the shackles of superstitious bigotry . Here we learn how to restrain and overcome those passions and vices which degrade the soul ; —to banish from our hearts hatredenvyand egotismthose
, , , great scourges of modern society ; for Freemasonry , rightly understood ,, should yield up every sordid desire to the general welfare of the whole body , should sacrifice personal interest , that it may be absorbed in regard for others . Jly dear brother , you are as yet in the full vigour of youth . So much the better . You have therefore , in all human probability , a long career before youin the course of wliich you may
, have ample opportunities to stand forth in defence of Freemasonry and its principles , for it is a task which demands freedom and vigour of body , strengthened by instruction , and the triumph of mind over matter . We aim at the reign of brotherhood , productive in its effects , though perchance often wounded and dejected in the attempts to promote it , as tbe result of the fraternal union of all men one with another , and of the
alliance of each individual 5 fason with what is lovely , true and just , in fact with the Great Architect of the Universe himself , the source of these Divine attributes . AVe look upon Freemasonry as a beacon , a shining radiance , and not a shadow ; a reality , not merely a hope . AVe wish to bring the light from under the bushel , that it may not be hid , and to display it in the face of the civilised worldso that it may
, penetrate as well the brain of a 5 Iahometaii , a Hindoo , a Persian fireworshipper , a Jew , as that of a Christian ; that thus in each it may ripen and bring to maturity the seed which now reposes there in obscurity . You see then before you a vast field for the exercise of activity , in the labour of which each of us has full scope for bearing his part , and in which all may participate , so as to contribute
towards the ultimate yield of fruit for the public weal . AA'halever may be the position occupied by every workman in our united pursuit , whether it be at the threshold of the temple , or in the east— 'the place of highest honour—each must
contribute , according to his power and opportunity , in our common undertaking . As in all the different phases of life he only is entitled to our regard , who , in all circumstances , the most trivial as well as the most important and elevated , thoroughly fulfils his duties , so we can consider no Freemason worthy of the title , but he who in all the labours of his lodge , whatever they may be , contributes his stone , and adds it to the stones prepared by his brethrenin order that the whole building may
, become durable and solid . I have every reason to believe that you have a full appreciation of the obligations on which you have entered , and the peculiar nature of which T have now attempted to explain in detail ; that you will discharge them with zeal , according to your power and ability ; and in conclusion I exclaim—Happy newly initiatedhenceforth our brotherbe indulgent towards
, , all men , severe and inflexible in self-examination ; labour , and in all that you attempt , aim at perfection ; seek after truth , and despair not in the search ; practice virtue , let your life be characterised by conscientiousness , and by obedience to the dictates of your infallible inward monitor ; let it be devoted to the interests of common humanity . Develop and cultivate these sentiments . I offer you a cordial welcome into our Order .
After concluding the preceding eloquent and emphatic address , the secretary read the following document emanating from the office of the Grand Secretary in London . Freemasons' Hall , March 6 th , 1868 . Sir and Brother , —I have the honour to inform you that the Right AVorshipful Bro . James John Hammond has resigned the offices of Provincial Grand 5 Iaster of the Island Jersey and the
Island of Guernsey and its Dependencies , and that the 5 Iost AVorshipful Grand JIaster was pleased to accept of such resignation on the 27 th of January last . —I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , Wa . GRAY CLAKKE , G . S . The W . 5 I . of Cesaree Lodge ( No . 500 ) . Resolved : That this important and precious document , announcing an accomplished factwhich has long been ardentl
, y and impatiently looked for , be entered in the minutes of the lodge . Two brethren were proposed as joining members hy Bros . Oatley and Schmitt , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at half past nine .
Colonial.
COLONIAL .
NEWFOUNDLAND . Sr . JOHN ' . Harbour Grace Lodge ( No . 476 , S . C . ) The ceremony of the installation of the office-bearers of this lodge the warrant for which was issued towards the close of last bthe Grand Lodge of Scotlandtook place on FridayJan .
year , y , , 24 th . Bro . Parsons , R . AV . 51 . of the Tnsker Lodge ( No . 454 ); was the Installing Master , and completed his onerous duties creditably to himself and the brethren who accompanied him , and much to the delight and satisfaction of the members composing Lodge No . 476 . The following are the office-hearers for the year : —Bros . ( J C . Rutherford , R . W . J 1 . ; T . Higgins , S . W . ; H . T . Moore , J . W .
J . Paterson , Treas . ; J . Synie , Sec ; Rev . J . S . Phinnev , Chap . J . Neyle , S . D . ; AV 0 . AVood , J . D . ; W . H . Thompson '' and H Youdall , Stewards ; AV . AA arren , J . G . ; S . Condon , Tyler . In the evening the members of Lodge Harbour Grace , with tbe brethren of St . John's ( No . 579 , E . C ) , sat down to an excellent supper prepared in the International's well-known styleand all fully determined after the labours of the day to
, do ample justice to the things that adorned the table . Bro . Rutherford occupied the chair , and Bro . Ridley acted as croupier . After supper Bro . Ridley rose and gave " Tlie Health of our beloved Sovereign , Queen Victoria . " He said her good qualities and domestic virtues endeared her to all her loyal and devoted subjects , and that when years had rolled away and this and other generations had " shuttled oft' this mortal coil" her
, memory would be revered as the best of queens and mothers . He concluded a neat and eloquent speech amidst much applause ; after which the National Anthem was sung . Bro . Thomas JlcKenzie next gave , " Success to tho Craft all over the AYorld . " In giving this toast lie said , as Masons , free and accepted , he did not for one moment doubt but that this toast would be received with acclamation , for no matter where
the brethren were situated , or how separated , their feelings were akin , and thousands , ay , tens of thousands , though absent from our social board to-night , were with us in spirit . His remarks were ably followed up by Bro . Rutherford , who
treated the company to a pithy and eloquent speech on JIasonry and its high and noble principles , and wound up by seconding tbe toast which was drunk with all the honours . Bro . H . T . Jloore gave " The Health of Governor JIusgrave , who , he said , by his urbanity of manner had won the esteem of all classes and creeds throughout the island : " The toast being drank with enthusiasm , Bro . Hay ward replied in behalf of his Excellencyand said
, that so far as his own experience went , we had now , as the representative of Her Jlajesty , one who was ever solicitous as to the welfare and comfort of the hardy fishermen of Terra Nova , and the longer he remained amongst us , would , he was satisfied , prove that he was worthy of our highest praise . Bro . Thomas Higgins proposed " The Health of the highest JIasonic Dignitary in the Islandthe R . W . Bro . James Clift
, , Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster under the English Constitution . " He said snch a toast had only to he mentioned to be enthusiastically received , as Bro . Clift was so well known not only in a business way but by brethren throughout the island . Drunk with all the honours . Bro . J . C . Toussaint , as the oldest member on the register of the St . John ' s Lodge , said that it gave much pleasure to reply
on behalf of him whose health had just been proposed , not only on account of the respect he entertained for him , but because Bro . Clift belonged to the lodge of his " first love . " The toasts now followed in rapid succession , as " the magic hour was fast approaching when " Tam maun ride , " and all were drank with the cordiality and conviviality known only to the " Sons of Light . " "The French Consul , " by Bro . W . T .
Parsons , acknowledged by Bro . Toussaint ; "Lodge Harbour Grace , " by Bro . Alexander Smith , Bro . Rutherford replied - y " Tasker Lodgo and Jlembers , " by Bro . Hay ward , replied to by Bro . W . T . Parsons ; " St . John ' s Lodge , Masters and Brethren , ' ' by Bro . Syine . Bro . Preseott Emerson replied to the last-named toast in a very eloquent and neat speech . " Merchants of Harbour Grace and the trade generally , " by Bro . Emerson , Bro . Ridley replied . "The Fishermen , " by Bro . Capt . E . Parsons , replied to by Bro . Robert Daw .