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nlid the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening , the harmony being enhanced by some excellent singing by visiting Bro . Crisp and Bro . Lempriere , g . vV . The brethren separated about 11 o'clock , as several had to catch the train for Melbourne . The working of the W . M ., than whom a more efficient does not exist , was admirable . The Wardens were perfect in their several requirements , and the various other officers were not wanting . Although a very
young lodge , being only established last December , it bids failto become a very strong one . This , we think , is mainly owing to its excellent W . M . ; and the lodge has cause for congratulation in being so fortunate as having him at its head . An emergency meeting was called for initiating candidates . Masonry has taken a fair hold out in Australia , and the kindly feeling entertained by every lodge to its visitors , gladdens the heart of any brother who visits , and leaves them impressed that Masonry is something more than a mere name .
SOUTH AUSTRALIA . A DELAIDE . —South Australian Lodge of Friendship ( No . 613 . )—The members of this lodge held their regular meeting at the New Masonic Rooms , King William-street , Adelaide , on Wednesday , the 9 th July , being the opening of the above rooms for Masonic puposes , on which occasion a special invitation was given to Bro . Herbert Awylin , P . M . of the lodge , to receive a memorial which the brethren were desirous ( preparatory to his departure
for England ) , of presenting him with , in testimony of the high respect and esteem in which he was held , ancl for the kindness and assistance ho had rendered the lodge , more particularly for the untiring exertions he displayed during the period of two years he occupied the important office of W . M . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . J . Price , supported on his right by the V . W . 1 ) . Prov . G . M . Bro .
Grosse , M . D ., on the left by the V . W . Prov . G . S . W . Bro . C . S . Poole , accompanied by other Prov . G . officers , P . M . s . and brethren of the lodge . A letter was read from the R . W . Prov G Master , Bro . Arthur Hard }' , expressing his regret at his inability to attend on the occasion , fully reciprocating the feeling which had actuated tho members in regard to the respect they were desirous of showing towards Bro . Aylwin . The
business , as contained on the summons being disposed of , the the W . M , addressed Bro . Aylwin on the subject of the memorial he was about to present , which he informed him had been done at the unanimous wish of the lodge , and after presenting it , Bro . Aylwin replied in suitable terms . The business of the lodge being concluded , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Pro . Cheeseman , and which did him much credit . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., Bro . B . J . Price , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and after that of the
Prov . Grand Master of South Australia . The D . Prov . G . M . responded , his name being coupled with that of the Prov . G . M ., and concluded by proposing in highly complimentary terms , the health of the W " . M ., which was also responded to . The W . M . then called upon the brethren to do justice to the toast he was then about to propose , being the toast of the evening , and proceeded by stating that the cause of their assembling on the occasion at a banquet to meet ( perhaps for the last time )
, was , their worthy and much respected Bro . Herbert Aylwin , P . M ., a In-other he had the pleasure of knowing for many years , even before his , the W . M . ' s arrival in this colony , and who was called , consequent upon a bereavement which had befallen him in the loss of a parent , to the mother country , and was sure would have the sympathy of every brother . He , Bro . Aylwin , had served as an assistant officer , as a Master , and for sometime had ied
occup an office in Prov . Grand Lodge , and in each capacity « o had gained the respect and esteem of every brother wdio knew him . Bi-o . Aylwin rose and replied in a neat and appropriate speech , enlarging upon the kindness he had always received from the members of tho Lodge of Friendship , and other mem-Mrs who had kindly come forward to assist him in the dull » ue of the colony , when much depression existed , a period when there
was a difficulty even to find sufficient to officer a Mge . He expressed his deep regert at having to separate from lorn althoug h for a temporary period , and dwelt at some length at the pleasure he felt in leaving the lodge to which he had so 2 ^ "S an attachment ( and particularly it being his mother a ge ) , in the hands of so worthy and able a brother , as their 1 lesent W . M ., who had done so much to raise the lodge to its 1 resent satisfactory position , and congratulate the members in avmg one who could so efficiently discharge the duties devolv-
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ing upon him . Other toasts followed , and some excellent songs were given iu the course of the evening , and shortly after eleven o ' clock the D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Gosse signified his intention to retire , and on his leaving the room , was saluted after Masonic custom . About eleven oclock the meeting broke up , the members highly gratified at having spent a most agreeable and profitable evening .
Canada.
CANADA .
HAMILTON . ( From the Hamilton Spectator , August 16 . ) The brethren of Barton Lodge ( No . 6 ) , appeared in strong force at its last regular night of meeting , to witness , in addition to the usual routine business , the presentation of a very beautiful gold Past Master's jewel , to R . W . Bro . Charles Magill , on the occasion of his retiring from the chair—to which position he
had been elected five times since the year 1854 , the period of his first assuming that responsible office . The R . W . Grand Sec . Bro . Thomas B . Harris , being present , at the request of the W . M ., undertook the pleasing duty of presentation , and which he did with some very appropriate remarks , and concluded by reading the following address from tho members ofthe lodge : —
MASOSIC HALL , H AIQLTOS ' , July 31 st , A . D . 1 S 62 , A . L . 5862 . To R . W . Bro . CHARLES MAGILL , —The Worshipful Master , Officers and members of the Barton Lodge ( No . 6 ) , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , feeling that the past services -which you have so efficiently rendered for its usefulness and prosperity , require at their hands some token of grateful acknowledgement
, and at the same time to convey to you the high esteem entertained by them for your personal worth , have determined to express that appreciation in a tangible form , and , therefore , have hacl prepared for your acceptance a gold Past Master ' s jewel , which though in itself of no great intrinsic value , yet when looked upon as the spontaneous offering of a fraternity whose great aim is the cultivation and dissemination of harmony and
brotherly love , as a memento of merit , will , it is hoped , be acceptable to you . The present opportunity is likewise availed of to express to you , R . W . Sir , our warmest appreciation of your uniform amiability , as well as for the discreet mode iu conducting the affairs of the old Barton Lodge , during the many years you have been called upon to preside over its deliberations . The Barton Lodge has been in existence for upwards of sixty-eight years ,
and is consequently one of the oldest lodges in the province ; during which period many incidents have happened to distract , for a time , the onward progress of our Order , requiring the utmost fidelity and skill on the part of its rulers to meet the exigencj' of the times . The last though not least amongst those was the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada , in which you took an active part , having been chosen Chairman of the Convention assembled in Hamilton , on that highly important and interesting occasion .
It is a pleasing reminiscence to revert to the action had by you on behalf of this lodge during the eventful year of 1855 , when that great movement , for the future welfare and prosperity of tho Canadian Craft , was inaugurated , and which has had such a beneficial influence on the progress and usefulness , not only of our own lodge , but especially that of the entire fraternity in the province ; and while the Craft continues to he ruled by such zealous Masons as those who then took such an active interest
for its advancement , but little fear may he entertained of its stability and permenancj ' . In conclusion , tho members feel that , though the Barton Lodge has been for a time deprived of your skill as its presiding officer , they may confidently look forward to having your wise counsel on all occasions ; for although you have retired from the active duties of the chair—a position at all times held by you
with honour to yourself and most benefically to the Craft—they trust you may he long spared to disseminate the principles of your honourable society , and that the Old Barton may at all times have the honour of your presence , ancl be assisted by your valuable experience and information . Signed on behalf of the members , THOMAS C . MACNABB . W . M . Barton , No . 6 , and Grand Reg ., Canada .
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Australia.
nlid the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening , the harmony being enhanced by some excellent singing by visiting Bro . Crisp and Bro . Lempriere , g . vV . The brethren separated about 11 o'clock , as several had to catch the train for Melbourne . The working of the W . M ., than whom a more efficient does not exist , was admirable . The Wardens were perfect in their several requirements , and the various other officers were not wanting . Although a very
young lodge , being only established last December , it bids failto become a very strong one . This , we think , is mainly owing to its excellent W . M . ; and the lodge has cause for congratulation in being so fortunate as having him at its head . An emergency meeting was called for initiating candidates . Masonry has taken a fair hold out in Australia , and the kindly feeling entertained by every lodge to its visitors , gladdens the heart of any brother who visits , and leaves them impressed that Masonry is something more than a mere name .
SOUTH AUSTRALIA . A DELAIDE . —South Australian Lodge of Friendship ( No . 613 . )—The members of this lodge held their regular meeting at the New Masonic Rooms , King William-street , Adelaide , on Wednesday , the 9 th July , being the opening of the above rooms for Masonic puposes , on which occasion a special invitation was given to Bro . Herbert Awylin , P . M . of the lodge , to receive a memorial which the brethren were desirous ( preparatory to his departure
for England ) , of presenting him with , in testimony of the high respect and esteem in which he was held , ancl for the kindness and assistance ho had rendered the lodge , more particularly for the untiring exertions he displayed during the period of two years he occupied the important office of W . M . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . J . Price , supported on his right by the V . W . 1 ) . Prov . G . M . Bro .
Grosse , M . D ., on the left by the V . W . Prov . G . S . W . Bro . C . S . Poole , accompanied by other Prov . G . officers , P . M . s . and brethren of the lodge . A letter was read from the R . W . Prov G Master , Bro . Arthur Hard }' , expressing his regret at his inability to attend on the occasion , fully reciprocating the feeling which had actuated tho members in regard to the respect they were desirous of showing towards Bro . Aylwin . The
business , as contained on the summons being disposed of , the the W . M , addressed Bro . Aylwin on the subject of the memorial he was about to present , which he informed him had been done at the unanimous wish of the lodge , and after presenting it , Bro . Aylwin replied in suitable terms . The business of the lodge being concluded , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Pro . Cheeseman , and which did him much credit . Upon the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., Bro . B . J . Price , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and after that of the
Prov . Grand Master of South Australia . The D . Prov . G . M . responded , his name being coupled with that of the Prov . G . M ., and concluded by proposing in highly complimentary terms , the health of the W " . M ., which was also responded to . The W . M . then called upon the brethren to do justice to the toast he was then about to propose , being the toast of the evening , and proceeded by stating that the cause of their assembling on the occasion at a banquet to meet ( perhaps for the last time )
, was , their worthy and much respected Bro . Herbert Aylwin , P . M ., a In-other he had the pleasure of knowing for many years , even before his , the W . M . ' s arrival in this colony , and who was called , consequent upon a bereavement which had befallen him in the loss of a parent , to the mother country , and was sure would have the sympathy of every brother . He , Bro . Aylwin , had served as an assistant officer , as a Master , and for sometime had ied
occup an office in Prov . Grand Lodge , and in each capacity « o had gained the respect and esteem of every brother wdio knew him . Bi-o . Aylwin rose and replied in a neat and appropriate speech , enlarging upon the kindness he had always received from the members of tho Lodge of Friendship , and other mem-Mrs who had kindly come forward to assist him in the dull » ue of the colony , when much depression existed , a period when there
was a difficulty even to find sufficient to officer a Mge . He expressed his deep regert at having to separate from lorn althoug h for a temporary period , and dwelt at some length at the pleasure he felt in leaving the lodge to which he had so 2 ^ "S an attachment ( and particularly it being his mother a ge ) , in the hands of so worthy and able a brother , as their 1 lesent W . M ., who had done so much to raise the lodge to its 1 resent satisfactory position , and congratulate the members in avmg one who could so efficiently discharge the duties devolv-
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ing upon him . Other toasts followed , and some excellent songs were given iu the course of the evening , and shortly after eleven o ' clock the D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Gosse signified his intention to retire , and on his leaving the room , was saluted after Masonic custom . About eleven oclock the meeting broke up , the members highly gratified at having spent a most agreeable and profitable evening .
Canada.
CANADA .
HAMILTON . ( From the Hamilton Spectator , August 16 . ) The brethren of Barton Lodge ( No . 6 ) , appeared in strong force at its last regular night of meeting , to witness , in addition to the usual routine business , the presentation of a very beautiful gold Past Master's jewel , to R . W . Bro . Charles Magill , on the occasion of his retiring from the chair—to which position he
had been elected five times since the year 1854 , the period of his first assuming that responsible office . The R . W . Grand Sec . Bro . Thomas B . Harris , being present , at the request of the W . M ., undertook the pleasing duty of presentation , and which he did with some very appropriate remarks , and concluded by reading the following address from tho members ofthe lodge : —
MASOSIC HALL , H AIQLTOS ' , July 31 st , A . D . 1 S 62 , A . L . 5862 . To R . W . Bro . CHARLES MAGILL , —The Worshipful Master , Officers and members of the Barton Lodge ( No . 6 ) , of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , feeling that the past services -which you have so efficiently rendered for its usefulness and prosperity , require at their hands some token of grateful acknowledgement
, and at the same time to convey to you the high esteem entertained by them for your personal worth , have determined to express that appreciation in a tangible form , and , therefore , have hacl prepared for your acceptance a gold Past Master ' s jewel , which though in itself of no great intrinsic value , yet when looked upon as the spontaneous offering of a fraternity whose great aim is the cultivation and dissemination of harmony and
brotherly love , as a memento of merit , will , it is hoped , be acceptable to you . The present opportunity is likewise availed of to express to you , R . W . Sir , our warmest appreciation of your uniform amiability , as well as for the discreet mode iu conducting the affairs of the old Barton Lodge , during the many years you have been called upon to preside over its deliberations . The Barton Lodge has been in existence for upwards of sixty-eight years ,
and is consequently one of the oldest lodges in the province ; during which period many incidents have happened to distract , for a time , the onward progress of our Order , requiring the utmost fidelity and skill on the part of its rulers to meet the exigencj' of the times . The last though not least amongst those was the formation of the Grand Lodge of Canada , in which you took an active part , having been chosen Chairman of the Convention assembled in Hamilton , on that highly important and interesting occasion .
It is a pleasing reminiscence to revert to the action had by you on behalf of this lodge during the eventful year of 1855 , when that great movement , for the future welfare and prosperity of tho Canadian Craft , was inaugurated , and which has had such a beneficial influence on the progress and usefulness , not only of our own lodge , but especially that of the entire fraternity in the province ; and while the Craft continues to he ruled by such zealous Masons as those who then took such an active interest
for its advancement , but little fear may he entertained of its stability and permenancj ' . In conclusion , tho members feel that , though the Barton Lodge has been for a time deprived of your skill as its presiding officer , they may confidently look forward to having your wise counsel on all occasions ; for although you have retired from the active duties of the chair—a position at all times held by you
with honour to yourself and most benefically to the Craft—they trust you may he long spared to disseminate the principles of your honourable society , and that the Old Barton may at all times have the honour of your presence , ancl be assisted by your valuable experience and information . Signed on behalf of the members , THOMAS C . MACNABB . W . M . Barton , No . 6 , and Grand Reg ., Canada .