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West Indies.
WEST INDIES .
TRINIDAD . S A IN - F E It X A X D 0 . ( From our own Correspondent . ) On Monday , the 15 th ult ., tbe R . AA . the District Grand Master , Bro . Daniel Hart , and thc officers of the District Grand Lodge embarked on board of one of tlie local steamers for San Fernando , for the purpose of visiting Trinity Lodge ( No . 572 ) , at a little past five o'clock p . m . The steamer
a rrived at the jetty of that place , and on tho D . G . M . and 0 fficers landing , they were received by the AA' . M . and officers 0 f Trinity Lodge . At the same time a salute was fired from j he grounds of' the lodge . After a cordial greeting , the D . G . M . and officers proceeded to the hotel . At seven o ' clock p . m . the lodge was opened , and the D . G . M . and his officers received with all the honours due to their station . The AA . M . immediately resigned the mallet to the R . AA . the D . G . M ., who
presided . After the brethren ( of whom there were a large number ) had taken their seats , the D . G . M . addressed the lodge , as follows : — " AA ' orshipful Sir and Brethren , —It affords mo very much pleasure in being able to visit your lodge on the present occasion , and I am gratified to see so large a number of the brethren present . The uniform manner in which tbt lodge is worked , and the very great zeal and attention thae is paid by the AVorshipful Master to his duties , I am fully
sensible of . I cannot speak too highly of the indefatigable exertions of Bro . Corrie in conducting the duties of his office , whilst at the same time it is most creditable in the members for their attention to their duties , and tho support given b . y them to their Master . I have noticed with gratification , but at the same time with some degree of anxiety , the very rapid strides that Freemasonry , under the English Constitution , lias been making both in this island and in the other colonies . The
largely-increased number of persons who for several years past has joined the Order of Freemasons has not , however , 1 fear in all cases tended to elevate its character , or permanently to advance its interests , and I am strongly of opinion that with this advance in numbers a greater necessity than ever exists for guarding against tho admission of unworthy persons , or of those who seek to join the Order with a view to
obtain some benefit from it . I naturally seek , and I feel assured I may confidently look forward to the co-operation of the Masters and Past Masters iu supporting me in the course which I consider it advisable to take , and I take this opportunity earnestly to impress upon them , as also every member of thc lodge , the necessity of examining most particularly as to the qualifications the position and the motives of those who seek to become Masons or to join the lodgeand I would strongl
, y recommend you to refrain from recommending applications unless well assured that the party applying is of such a class as ivill be likely to do credit to the Order , aud maintain the high character that English Freemasonry has hitherto held in every part of the world . I believe that much benefit would ensue by paying the greatest and rigid attention to the character and position of every person proposed for-initiation , and I cannot
too strongly urge upon you that tho character of a lodge is to be judged of , not by the numbers admitted , but b } - the orderly conduct and position in civil life , and the Masonic bearing of those who belong to it ; hence , it is that your attention should be more especially directed to the more than ordinary care that should be taken in inquiring into the character of any candidate who applies and who seeks to be admitted into Freemasonry .
I am aware , and I deeply regret it , that persons rejected as candidates in their native or adapted island have obtained without difficulty , and it is feared without inquiry , admission to the Order in lodges held in some of the other islands . This is a matter to which great attention should be paid , and which requires to be dealt with some delicacy ; for myself I have no desire to propose any arbitrary rule enjoining lodges to admit none but their own townsmen or those residing in their
own vicinity . My only wish is to make lodges thoroughly alive to the necessity that exists for instituting more than ordinarily rigid inquiry into the character of those who desire to enter the doors of Masonry iu lodges at a distance from their residences , and in ivhich they arc not personally known ; but also to impress upon the members of all lodges under my jurisdiction that their own particular interests will be advanced , and tho dignity and influence of the Order will be enhanced more by the character of those they may admit than by the number of their members . In conclusion , I rely with the most perfect confidence in the
cordial assistance of every member of the lodge , and I also believe that the brethren generally will likewise zealously cooperate in upholding to the utmost of their power those measures which will conduce to the preservation of the Order in all its purity . " The Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . P . C . Corrie , rose and said that himself and every member of his lodge could not be but most gratified at the address of the R . AV . the District
Grand Master , who he took the occasion to assure that himself and members would do all in their power to carry out the noble sentiments which the R . W . the District Grand Master had been pleased to express . The Senior and Junior AA ardens also stated that they were most happy to hear what had fallen from their most respected R . W . District Grand Master . They assured him that they would go hand in hand in supporting their Worshiful Master iu
p guarding the bulwarks of their lodge in the manner which their D . G . M . had that evening laid down . Indeed , nothing could have been more agreeable to the feelings of every member of tho lodge than the addres of their District Grand Master , whom they prayed the G . A . O . T . U " . would spare them for many , many years . The R . AA . the District Grand Master called up in front of the pedestal the last five members that had- been initiated in
the lodge , and examined them in the first , second , and third degrees . The D . G . M . complimented tlie brethren for the clear and comprehensive manner iu which they had acquitted theniselves . The AA'orshipful Master thou called on the brethren to form a procession , and salute their much respected District Grand Master , which was done . Tho lodge was closed in due form , after which the R . AV . the
D . G . Master was invited to tbe banqueting room , where the brethren enjoyed themselves . The toasts given were , " Her Graeions Majesty the Queen , and the Royal Family , " " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , the Eight Honourable the Earl of Zetland , " " The R . AV . District Grand Master , Bro . D . Hart , " "The District Grand Officers , " "The AVorshipful Master , and Members of Trinity Lodge , No . 572 . " At ten o ' clock the brethren retired to their homes , much pleased with the labours of the evening . Tuesday morning the E . AA . the District Grand Master anil his officers left by the steamer for the Port of Spain .
RELIGION SUEEOUXDED BY THE A iKTUES is the subject which Mr . Bevis has chosen for a specimen banner for exhibition in the " AA orking-man's Exhibition , " and is now to be seen at his studio , 140 , Pentonville-road . Religion surrounded by the virtues— -the latter are represented by welldrawn figures delineating Industry , Truth , Mercy , Justice , Faith , Religion , Hope , Fortitude , Charity , Patience , and Temperance ; characteristic features of each virtue the artist has
cleverly limned on the face of each figure . Mr . Bevis paints his banners in elastic colours , ivhich render them much more durable , inasmuch as they resist effectually all the influences of different climates , hot , cold , or damp rooms . Thc banners , flags , mottoes , inscriptions , & c , are all produced by the same method . Mr . Bevis directs the attention of tbo Craft to the many Masonic banners which have been entrusted to him for execution , and will be glad at any time to submit his specimens
to any gentlemen who may honour him with a call . Mr . Bevis directs his attention to school and exhibition decoration , and since he commenced this art some six years ago a very considerable improvement has been made in the appearance of public-school ,. temperance , and society festivals . Those who were present at the Crystal Palace children's concert on June 13 th and July 24 th , will doubtless remember the beauty and variety of tho banners borne bthe children on those occasions
y , the greater portion of ivhich were painted by Mr . Bevis , with his recently-invented elastic colours . Mr . Bevis also designs and produces a very great variety of moral and suggestive mottoes , texts , and inscriptions adapted either for the decoration of churches , school-rooms , or private dwellings , which are much used on festive occasions , and may be purchased or had on hire for any particular occasion . Another branch of Mr . B . ' s business is tlie painting of diagrams for lectures ; he . also
furnishes designs for triumphal arches , & c . AVe are glad to see so marked an improvement upon the old-calico and pockethandkerchief sort of banner of a few years ago , and we may congratulate Air . Bevis upon his leading share in contributing to the change .
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West Indies.
WEST INDIES .
TRINIDAD . S A IN - F E It X A X D 0 . ( From our own Correspondent . ) On Monday , the 15 th ult ., tbe R . AA . the District Grand Master , Bro . Daniel Hart , and thc officers of the District Grand Lodge embarked on board of one of tlie local steamers for San Fernando , for the purpose of visiting Trinity Lodge ( No . 572 ) , at a little past five o'clock p . m . The steamer
a rrived at the jetty of that place , and on tho D . G . M . and 0 fficers landing , they were received by the AA' . M . and officers 0 f Trinity Lodge . At the same time a salute was fired from j he grounds of' the lodge . After a cordial greeting , the D . G . M . and officers proceeded to the hotel . At seven o ' clock p . m . the lodge was opened , and the D . G . M . and his officers received with all the honours due to their station . The AA . M . immediately resigned the mallet to the R . AA . the D . G . M ., who
presided . After the brethren ( of whom there were a large number ) had taken their seats , the D . G . M . addressed the lodge , as follows : — " AA ' orshipful Sir and Brethren , —It affords mo very much pleasure in being able to visit your lodge on the present occasion , and I am gratified to see so large a number of the brethren present . The uniform manner in which tbt lodge is worked , and the very great zeal and attention thae is paid by the AVorshipful Master to his duties , I am fully
sensible of . I cannot speak too highly of the indefatigable exertions of Bro . Corrie in conducting the duties of his office , whilst at the same time it is most creditable in the members for their attention to their duties , and tho support given b . y them to their Master . I have noticed with gratification , but at the same time with some degree of anxiety , the very rapid strides that Freemasonry , under the English Constitution , lias been making both in this island and in the other colonies . The
largely-increased number of persons who for several years past has joined the Order of Freemasons has not , however , 1 fear in all cases tended to elevate its character , or permanently to advance its interests , and I am strongly of opinion that with this advance in numbers a greater necessity than ever exists for guarding against tho admission of unworthy persons , or of those who seek to join the Order with a view to
obtain some benefit from it . I naturally seek , and I feel assured I may confidently look forward to the co-operation of the Masters and Past Masters iu supporting me in the course which I consider it advisable to take , and I take this opportunity earnestly to impress upon them , as also every member of thc lodge , the necessity of examining most particularly as to the qualifications the position and the motives of those who seek to become Masons or to join the lodgeand I would strongl
, y recommend you to refrain from recommending applications unless well assured that the party applying is of such a class as ivill be likely to do credit to the Order , aud maintain the high character that English Freemasonry has hitherto held in every part of the world . I believe that much benefit would ensue by paying the greatest and rigid attention to the character and position of every person proposed for-initiation , and I cannot
too strongly urge upon you that tho character of a lodge is to be judged of , not by the numbers admitted , but b } - the orderly conduct and position in civil life , and the Masonic bearing of those who belong to it ; hence , it is that your attention should be more especially directed to the more than ordinary care that should be taken in inquiring into the character of any candidate who applies and who seeks to be admitted into Freemasonry .
I am aware , and I deeply regret it , that persons rejected as candidates in their native or adapted island have obtained without difficulty , and it is feared without inquiry , admission to the Order in lodges held in some of the other islands . This is a matter to which great attention should be paid , and which requires to be dealt with some delicacy ; for myself I have no desire to propose any arbitrary rule enjoining lodges to admit none but their own townsmen or those residing in their
own vicinity . My only wish is to make lodges thoroughly alive to the necessity that exists for instituting more than ordinarily rigid inquiry into the character of those who desire to enter the doors of Masonry iu lodges at a distance from their residences , and in ivhich they arc not personally known ; but also to impress upon the members of all lodges under my jurisdiction that their own particular interests will be advanced , and tho dignity and influence of the Order will be enhanced more by the character of those they may admit than by the number of their members . In conclusion , I rely with the most perfect confidence in the
cordial assistance of every member of the lodge , and I also believe that the brethren generally will likewise zealously cooperate in upholding to the utmost of their power those measures which will conduce to the preservation of the Order in all its purity . " The Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . P . C . Corrie , rose and said that himself and every member of his lodge could not be but most gratified at the address of the R . AV . the District
Grand Master , who he took the occasion to assure that himself and members would do all in their power to carry out the noble sentiments which the R . W . the District Grand Master had been pleased to express . The Senior and Junior AA ardens also stated that they were most happy to hear what had fallen from their most respected R . W . District Grand Master . They assured him that they would go hand in hand in supporting their Worshiful Master iu
p guarding the bulwarks of their lodge in the manner which their D . G . M . had that evening laid down . Indeed , nothing could have been more agreeable to the feelings of every member of tho lodge than the addres of their District Grand Master , whom they prayed the G . A . O . T . U " . would spare them for many , many years . The R . AA . the District Grand Master called up in front of the pedestal the last five members that had- been initiated in
the lodge , and examined them in the first , second , and third degrees . The D . G . M . complimented tlie brethren for the clear and comprehensive manner iu which they had acquitted theniselves . The AA'orshipful Master thou called on the brethren to form a procession , and salute their much respected District Grand Master , which was done . Tho lodge was closed in due form , after which the R . AV . the
D . G . Master was invited to tbe banqueting room , where the brethren enjoyed themselves . The toasts given were , " Her Graeions Majesty the Queen , and the Royal Family , " " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master , the Eight Honourable the Earl of Zetland , " " The R . AV . District Grand Master , Bro . D . Hart , " "The District Grand Officers , " "The AVorshipful Master , and Members of Trinity Lodge , No . 572 . " At ten o ' clock the brethren retired to their homes , much pleased with the labours of the evening . Tuesday morning the E . AA . the District Grand Master anil his officers left by the steamer for the Port of Spain .
RELIGION SUEEOUXDED BY THE A iKTUES is the subject which Mr . Bevis has chosen for a specimen banner for exhibition in the " AA orking-man's Exhibition , " and is now to be seen at his studio , 140 , Pentonville-road . Religion surrounded by the virtues— -the latter are represented by welldrawn figures delineating Industry , Truth , Mercy , Justice , Faith , Religion , Hope , Fortitude , Charity , Patience , and Temperance ; characteristic features of each virtue the artist has
cleverly limned on the face of each figure . Mr . Bevis paints his banners in elastic colours , ivhich render them much more durable , inasmuch as they resist effectually all the influences of different climates , hot , cold , or damp rooms . Thc banners , flags , mottoes , inscriptions , & c , are all produced by the same method . Mr . Bevis directs the attention of tbo Craft to the many Masonic banners which have been entrusted to him for execution , and will be glad at any time to submit his specimens
to any gentlemen who may honour him with a call . Mr . Bevis directs his attention to school and exhibition decoration , and since he commenced this art some six years ago a very considerable improvement has been made in the appearance of public-school ,. temperance , and society festivals . Those who were present at the Crystal Palace children's concert on June 13 th and July 24 th , will doubtless remember the beauty and variety of tho banners borne bthe children on those occasions
y , the greater portion of ivhich were painted by Mr . Bevis , with his recently-invented elastic colours . Mr . Bevis also designs and produces a very great variety of moral and suggestive mottoes , texts , and inscriptions adapted either for the decoration of churches , school-rooms , or private dwellings , which are much used on festive occasions , and may be purchased or had on hire for any particular occasion . Another branch of Mr . B . ' s business is tlie painting of diagrams for lectures ; he . also
furnishes designs for triumphal arches , & c . AVe are glad to see so marked an improvement upon the old-calico and pockethandkerchief sort of banner of a few years ago , and we may congratulate Air . Bevis upon his leading share in contributing to the change .