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Australia.
the new hall in Brougham-place , under the auspices of the Lodge of Truth . On entering the ballroom , we found it most tastefully decorated with flags and banners . On this occasion the loyalty of the fraternity was displayed by the prominence given to the royal standard , which was lent from Government House . The Consulate flags , and the bunting of the George Kidd aud Alexander being also in great reputationas well as the banners of the various Masonic LodgesThe visitors
, . were also struck with the somewhat novel and beautiful banners of the Knights Templar , as well as tho arrangement of the shields of the members of that Order . The ceiling was also decorated with flags in the form of a star , and wreaths of beautiful flowers artistically arranged gave a finish to the decorations , which reflect tho greatest credit upon the Stewards . The company , which numbered between seventy and eighty , began to assemble soon after eight o ' clock , and dancing was kept
up with spirit until four o ' clock iu the morning , to the enlivening strains of Chapman ' s band . The clothing generally worn was that of the Itoyal Arch , but tho Deputy Prov . G . M . of Knights Templar ( Bro . C . S . Poole ) , and several other members of that high order were distinguished by the insignia of their rank . About midnight the company adjourned to the refreshment room , where a first rate supper was supplied . A fountain of eau de Cologne played all the evening , and was very cool and refreshing after the heat of the dance .
America.
AMERICA .
PENNSYLVANIA . AVILLIAUSBURO . —Seluller Lodgc (~ Xa . 301 ) . —This Lodge celebrated , as iu former years , their " Feast of Roses , " by tho usual business ancl festival . The rooms and suitable premises of Bro . Altcnbraudt , in East New York , Long Island , were converted into a temple . The altar was decorated with evergreens , on which was placed tho bust of Schiller , crowned with myrtle , whose countenance , lighted up by the reflection
of the three wax candles , seemed to look smilingly ou his devoted sons below . After the opening of the festival Lodge , and a chant composed for the occasion , the worthy Bro . Kdhr delivered the oration on " The Spirit and Objects of Freemasonry , " and "The Meaning of the St . John Festival . " At the conclusion , their worthy Bro . Schaum , a minister at East New York , formally baptized a number of children of brothers of the Lodge , which made a serious impression on the company . The admission of new memberswhichaccording to the ht
, , programme , oug to have followed , was deferred till the next meeting on account of the lateness of the hour . A parting hymn , and a collection for the poor , terminated the business of this festival , which was enlivened by the able performers of Mayer ' s brass baud . After this devotion to the spiritual matters of the day , the bodily wants were carefully looked after at the opeu table , and singing and dancing closed the proceedings .
Germany.
GERMANY .
CRAFT MASONRY . [ From Die Banhutle . ~ \ AVRIESEN . —The members of the Unity Lodge of this place partook of a friendly collation on the lOtli November last , to celebrate tho Schiller festival , on which occasion speeches , toasts , and songs were delivered commemorative of the day . The usual monthly business Lodge took place previously , on which occasion due honour was also paid to the
illustrious poet . LEirzio . —On the 12 th December last , the well known Masonic poet , Bro . George Grohmaun , formerly member of the Lodge " Phoebus Apollo , " at Gustron , was chosen au associate of the "Apollo" Lodge of this place . SLIEDRECIIT . —The brothers of the "Aurora" Lodge of this place , celebrated their yearly distribution of ready made clothing by means of a lottery , ou the 9 th instant .
ESSEN . —On the 27 th November last , the consecration of the new Lodge , iu this place , took place nuclei- the title , of "' Alfred by the Poplar . " The name has a religious origin in history , which is thus accounted for iu au ancient chronicle . " A man came from afar , walked over the mountains , and looked about him , with a heart aching at what he observed , and who said he was called Alfred ( all-peace ) , because his desire was to bring the peace of God to all the world if possible . " This ious Alfred was a preacher in this part of the country
p , as early as the ninth century , and laboured in the cause of Christianity most zealously , teaching the half savage inhabitants the science of husbandry . His remains are still venerated at the spot marked by a poplar tree , between Essen and Killinghausen . The Lodge was presided over by the very worthy Bro . Meyer , of Dortmund . -About two hundred brethren were present , amongst whom were members of the Lodges of BockumDortmundHammMulheimDuisburgDusseldorfAVesel
, , , , , , , Minister , Gladbach , Crefeld , & c . The temple is very elegant , and the enumhle of the Lodge very proportionate , and well adapted to wake up the Masonic spirit aud promote its growth at home and abroad . BERLIN . —His royal highness Bro . Prince Frederick AVilliam has lately presented to the " Frederick AA illiam" Lodge , of this city , a Btatue of Prince Blucher , of AA ahlstadt , habited in the robes of a Lodge
Germany.
Master , together with an elegant painting which represents the various emblems of freemasonry . CHEMNITZ . —Ou the 16 th . December , 1859 , a scene was witnessed at the business Lodge of " Harmony , " which , it is hoped , made a deep and lasting impression on all present , and will add another link to the chain of brotherly love surrounding them and their Deputy Master , Bro . Morell , -who on this occasion had the pleasaut duty of initiating his the above
eldest son into the mysteries of Freemasonry . In addition to , the brethren had the pleasure to perceive amongst those assembled , Bro . Peters , of this place , in the enjoyment of a vigorous health at the age of eighty years , and in the fiftieth year of his brotherhood . Early iu the morning a deputation from this " Lodge waited upon the patriarch at his home to congratulate him on his anniversary ; aud after the opening of the Lodge the veteran was formally introduced , and received from the assembled brethren a further confirmation of the interest they all took in his health and happiness .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . MASONIC BALL ON ST . ANDREW ' S DAV . THE memory of St . Andrew was honoured with a bail and supper , given by the Masons of Bombay , jon the 30 th November , at the garden house of Bro . Nowrojee Ardasir Dawur . The magnificence of the preparations left little more to be desired ; while the external appearance of the mansion sure promise of the lendour within . The gardens
gave sp were beautifully laid out , and before nine o ' clock the house was full of smiling faces and dazzling eyes . Dancing continued till midnight , when the party retired to the supper room where every luxury was ready upon the tables . Justice having been done to " the good things of the earth , " Bro . CRAWFORD , AA . M ., iu rising to propose the first toast of the evening , said , that although a brief one , it was a very important toast— " The Queen and the Graft ; " the Queen being the daughter of a Mason . The
toast was drunk with loyal enthusiasm . The Right AVorshipful Provincial GRAND MASTER said he had the honour and pleasure to propose the health of a highly exalted Mason who was loved and esteemed by all for his many excellent qualities , "Bro . Cartwright , the Provincial Grand Master of AVestern India . " To the ladies he need not say much , because with the intuitive perception of good , they had already discovered Bro . Cartwright ' s good qualities . To the unfortunate gentlemen who were loss in
not Masons , the speaker would merely mention their being ignorant of Bro . Cartwright's excellences . The Masons , however , could not be ignorant of how he had justly gained their regards , affection , and good wishes , by anxious solicitude in watching over Masonic institutions , and by his assiduity , as the highest Mason , to promote the interests of Masonry in India . He had to say much upon the manifold merits of Bro . Cartwright ; but would not proceed further , having a clue regard for the beauteous faces that shed lustre around , aud for the many twinkling feet , " so small and sylphlike , " that doubtless were anxious to mingle in the mazes of the dance . He would therefore end his remarks by proposing a toast to " the Right AA orshipful Provincial
Grand Master , Bro . Cartwright . " Bro . CARTWRIGHT was happy to say that he had been ever most nobly and ably backed by his brethren , in his endeavours for the good of Masonry . Of all the Lodges , Bro . Cartwright said , none could he praise for being so truly Masonic and industrious as the Loclge " Perseverance . " During the period he had the honour to preside over it , he had the greatest love and esteem for its officers ; and he now proposed the health of " The AVorshipful Master , office bearers , and members of Lodge
' Perseverance ; ' and prosperity to the Lodge . " The AA orshipful MASTER returned thanks . Bro . Gregor GRANT said it required neither eloquence nor eulogy to recommend the toast he was going to propose to Bro . Nowrojee Ardasir Dawur , to whom they were indebted for the excellent arrangements of the ballroom , and for his lending them the use of his house , as well as for his urbanity aud attention to the comfort of the guests . To au enlihtened brother like BroNowrojeehappy would be the advent of
g . , the clay when the females of his race would mingle in social intercourse with males , and associate with them in innocent pastimes and parties such as the present . Bro . Nowrojee is a patron of science , and had encouraged the introduction of useful arts into India , He could say much in his praise , but thought it would perhaps not be agreeable to him . The toast " Our Host , " was then drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . George CRAIG theu proposed " The Memory of St . Andrew , " in an elegant and fluent address , and concluded by saying—May St .
Andrew ' s memory he venerated for ever , and may we meet on the 30 th of every month [ exclamations of " Yes , yes , " ] not every month , I mean on the 30 th November in each year . Bro . JAMIESON , S . AA ., in proposing the last toast , said : —I call upon you to drink the last toast which is drunk at every place where Masonic brethren meet . It requires no preface nor remark ; it will commend itself to your heart 3— " All poor aud distressed Masons , with a hope that they may speedily return to their native land , if they wish it . " The numerous party retired again to the ballroom about halfpast one o ' clock . Dancing was kept up till an early hour in the morning .
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Australia.
the new hall in Brougham-place , under the auspices of the Lodge of Truth . On entering the ballroom , we found it most tastefully decorated with flags and banners . On this occasion the loyalty of the fraternity was displayed by the prominence given to the royal standard , which was lent from Government House . The Consulate flags , and the bunting of the George Kidd aud Alexander being also in great reputationas well as the banners of the various Masonic LodgesThe visitors
, . were also struck with the somewhat novel and beautiful banners of the Knights Templar , as well as tho arrangement of the shields of the members of that Order . The ceiling was also decorated with flags in the form of a star , and wreaths of beautiful flowers artistically arranged gave a finish to the decorations , which reflect tho greatest credit upon the Stewards . The company , which numbered between seventy and eighty , began to assemble soon after eight o ' clock , and dancing was kept
up with spirit until four o ' clock iu the morning , to the enlivening strains of Chapman ' s band . The clothing generally worn was that of the Itoyal Arch , but tho Deputy Prov . G . M . of Knights Templar ( Bro . C . S . Poole ) , and several other members of that high order were distinguished by the insignia of their rank . About midnight the company adjourned to the refreshment room , where a first rate supper was supplied . A fountain of eau de Cologne played all the evening , and was very cool and refreshing after the heat of the dance .
America.
AMERICA .
PENNSYLVANIA . AVILLIAUSBURO . —Seluller Lodgc (~ Xa . 301 ) . —This Lodge celebrated , as iu former years , their " Feast of Roses , " by tho usual business ancl festival . The rooms and suitable premises of Bro . Altcnbraudt , in East New York , Long Island , were converted into a temple . The altar was decorated with evergreens , on which was placed tho bust of Schiller , crowned with myrtle , whose countenance , lighted up by the reflection
of the three wax candles , seemed to look smilingly ou his devoted sons below . After the opening of the festival Lodge , and a chant composed for the occasion , the worthy Bro . Kdhr delivered the oration on " The Spirit and Objects of Freemasonry , " and "The Meaning of the St . John Festival . " At the conclusion , their worthy Bro . Schaum , a minister at East New York , formally baptized a number of children of brothers of the Lodge , which made a serious impression on the company . The admission of new memberswhichaccording to the ht
, , programme , oug to have followed , was deferred till the next meeting on account of the lateness of the hour . A parting hymn , and a collection for the poor , terminated the business of this festival , which was enlivened by the able performers of Mayer ' s brass baud . After this devotion to the spiritual matters of the day , the bodily wants were carefully looked after at the opeu table , and singing and dancing closed the proceedings .
Germany.
GERMANY .
CRAFT MASONRY . [ From Die Banhutle . ~ \ AVRIESEN . —The members of the Unity Lodge of this place partook of a friendly collation on the lOtli November last , to celebrate tho Schiller festival , on which occasion speeches , toasts , and songs were delivered commemorative of the day . The usual monthly business Lodge took place previously , on which occasion due honour was also paid to the
illustrious poet . LEirzio . —On the 12 th December last , the well known Masonic poet , Bro . George Grohmaun , formerly member of the Lodge " Phoebus Apollo , " at Gustron , was chosen au associate of the "Apollo" Lodge of this place . SLIEDRECIIT . —The brothers of the "Aurora" Lodge of this place , celebrated their yearly distribution of ready made clothing by means of a lottery , ou the 9 th instant .
ESSEN . —On the 27 th November last , the consecration of the new Lodge , iu this place , took place nuclei- the title , of "' Alfred by the Poplar . " The name has a religious origin in history , which is thus accounted for iu au ancient chronicle . " A man came from afar , walked over the mountains , and looked about him , with a heart aching at what he observed , and who said he was called Alfred ( all-peace ) , because his desire was to bring the peace of God to all the world if possible . " This ious Alfred was a preacher in this part of the country
p , as early as the ninth century , and laboured in the cause of Christianity most zealously , teaching the half savage inhabitants the science of husbandry . His remains are still venerated at the spot marked by a poplar tree , between Essen and Killinghausen . The Lodge was presided over by the very worthy Bro . Meyer , of Dortmund . -About two hundred brethren were present , amongst whom were members of the Lodges of BockumDortmundHammMulheimDuisburgDusseldorfAVesel
, , , , , , , Minister , Gladbach , Crefeld , & c . The temple is very elegant , and the enumhle of the Lodge very proportionate , and well adapted to wake up the Masonic spirit aud promote its growth at home and abroad . BERLIN . —His royal highness Bro . Prince Frederick AVilliam has lately presented to the " Frederick AA illiam" Lodge , of this city , a Btatue of Prince Blucher , of AA ahlstadt , habited in the robes of a Lodge
Germany.
Master , together with an elegant painting which represents the various emblems of freemasonry . CHEMNITZ . —Ou the 16 th . December , 1859 , a scene was witnessed at the business Lodge of " Harmony , " which , it is hoped , made a deep and lasting impression on all present , and will add another link to the chain of brotherly love surrounding them and their Deputy Master , Bro . Morell , -who on this occasion had the pleasaut duty of initiating his the above
eldest son into the mysteries of Freemasonry . In addition to , the brethren had the pleasure to perceive amongst those assembled , Bro . Peters , of this place , in the enjoyment of a vigorous health at the age of eighty years , and in the fiftieth year of his brotherhood . Early iu the morning a deputation from this " Lodge waited upon the patriarch at his home to congratulate him on his anniversary ; aud after the opening of the Lodge the veteran was formally introduced , and received from the assembled brethren a further confirmation of the interest they all took in his health and happiness .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . MASONIC BALL ON ST . ANDREW ' S DAV . THE memory of St . Andrew was honoured with a bail and supper , given by the Masons of Bombay , jon the 30 th November , at the garden house of Bro . Nowrojee Ardasir Dawur . The magnificence of the preparations left little more to be desired ; while the external appearance of the mansion sure promise of the lendour within . The gardens
gave sp were beautifully laid out , and before nine o ' clock the house was full of smiling faces and dazzling eyes . Dancing continued till midnight , when the party retired to the supper room where every luxury was ready upon the tables . Justice having been done to " the good things of the earth , " Bro . CRAWFORD , AA . M ., iu rising to propose the first toast of the evening , said , that although a brief one , it was a very important toast— " The Queen and the Graft ; " the Queen being the daughter of a Mason . The
toast was drunk with loyal enthusiasm . The Right AVorshipful Provincial GRAND MASTER said he had the honour and pleasure to propose the health of a highly exalted Mason who was loved and esteemed by all for his many excellent qualities , "Bro . Cartwright , the Provincial Grand Master of AVestern India . " To the ladies he need not say much , because with the intuitive perception of good , they had already discovered Bro . Cartwright ' s good qualities . To the unfortunate gentlemen who were loss in
not Masons , the speaker would merely mention their being ignorant of Bro . Cartwright's excellences . The Masons , however , could not be ignorant of how he had justly gained their regards , affection , and good wishes , by anxious solicitude in watching over Masonic institutions , and by his assiduity , as the highest Mason , to promote the interests of Masonry in India . He had to say much upon the manifold merits of Bro . Cartwright ; but would not proceed further , having a clue regard for the beauteous faces that shed lustre around , aud for the many twinkling feet , " so small and sylphlike , " that doubtless were anxious to mingle in the mazes of the dance . He would therefore end his remarks by proposing a toast to " the Right AA orshipful Provincial
Grand Master , Bro . Cartwright . " Bro . CARTWRIGHT was happy to say that he had been ever most nobly and ably backed by his brethren , in his endeavours for the good of Masonry . Of all the Lodges , Bro . Cartwright said , none could he praise for being so truly Masonic and industrious as the Loclge " Perseverance . " During the period he had the honour to preside over it , he had the greatest love and esteem for its officers ; and he now proposed the health of " The AVorshipful Master , office bearers , and members of Lodge
' Perseverance ; ' and prosperity to the Lodge . " The AA orshipful MASTER returned thanks . Bro . Gregor GRANT said it required neither eloquence nor eulogy to recommend the toast he was going to propose to Bro . Nowrojee Ardasir Dawur , to whom they were indebted for the excellent arrangements of the ballroom , and for his lending them the use of his house , as well as for his urbanity aud attention to the comfort of the guests . To au enlihtened brother like BroNowrojeehappy would be the advent of
g . , the clay when the females of his race would mingle in social intercourse with males , and associate with them in innocent pastimes and parties such as the present . Bro . Nowrojee is a patron of science , and had encouraged the introduction of useful arts into India , He could say much in his praise , but thought it would perhaps not be agreeable to him . The toast " Our Host , " was then drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . George CRAIG theu proposed " The Memory of St . Andrew , " in an elegant and fluent address , and concluded by saying—May St .
Andrew ' s memory he venerated for ever , and may we meet on the 30 th of every month [ exclamations of " Yes , yes , " ] not every month , I mean on the 30 th November in each year . Bro . JAMIESON , S . AA ., in proposing the last toast , said : —I call upon you to drink the last toast which is drunk at every place where Masonic brethren meet . It requires no preface nor remark ; it will commend itself to your heart 3— " All poor aud distressed Masons , with a hope that they may speedily return to their native land , if they wish it . " The numerous party retired again to the ballroom about halfpast one o ' clock . Dancing was kept up till an early hour in the morning .