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United Grand Lodge.
for fche absence of Bro . Philbrick , on account of indisposition , and said he bogged to bring before Grand Lodge the report of Bro . Philbrick 0 a thisappHoation . Grand Lodge would no doubt remember tho circumstances under which the Grand Lodges of South Australia , New South Wales , and Victoria had recently
been acknowledged by Grand Lodge as supremo Masonic authorities in their own territories . Thab recognition was withheld by Grand Lodgo of England so long as there appeared to bo a divergence of op inion by a large number of Lodges standing back from tho desire to form a Graud Lodge of their own , and Grand Lodgo would also remember how , when it was apparent that there was unanimity on
the snbject , Grand Lodge of England readily and willingly acceded to the request of the Lodges before named to be acknowledged supreme and independent in their respective jurisdictions . In the present ; application to Grand Lodge no such unanimity was shown ; on tho contrary , Freemasonry in New Zealand was divided into two somewhat equal parts—those who desired to
remain nnder the mother Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , and those who sought to establish nn independent Grand Lodge . The latter body had in accordance with their desire already founded an independent jurisdiction , and had installed " the R . W . Bro . Thompson , the District Graud Master of Canterbury , N . Z ., as their Grand Master . Thab brother had thereon resigned
his position under the Grand Looge of England . The position of Grand Master was first offered to tho Governor of tho colony , the Earl of Onslow , who , if there had been unanimity , would have very gladly accepted it , bufc , under the circumstances mentioned , he thought it right to decline . There were in the colony 87 English Lodges , about 50 Scotch , and 15 Irish , making a total of about 152 . No
actual statement had been received of the number of Lodges which had joined the movement , bub as nearly as could bo ascertained there were 40 English and about the same number of Scotch and Irish had dono so . The other District Grand Masters had protested strongly against the movement adopted in order to carry ifc out , and a large number of Lodgea had forwarded petitions
praying to be allowed fco remain under those Grand Lodges , and this was an important element fco bo taken into account ; in considering this matter . It was perhaps right to add thafc the Grand Lodge of Scotland had refused the samo request fo ^ recognition . Under such circumstances the Grand Eegistrar felt r his doty to submit to Grand Lodge that as the matter at presen *
stood it ; would be improper and unfair to the Lodges already under fche mother Grand Lodge of England in New Zealand , and by the Grand Registrar ' s request , he ( Bro . Monckton ) recommended that the recognition be not granted , and he begged to move in Grand Lodge accordingly . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . C ., seconded the motion .
Bro . Colonel Marmaduke Ramsay said thafc after the very clear statement which had been made by Sir John Monckton , he thought there could be no doubt that if fchey recognised this Grand Lodge of New Zealand in a hurry they would bo doing a great injury to those Lodges in the colony whioh desired to remain under the Grand Lodge of England . He would be glad to hear anybody who had
anything to say on tbe subject , bnt if no ono had anything to say he would put the proposition , which had boon made and seconded . Tho motion was carried unanimously . Bro . Sir John Monckfcoo , in introducing a similar application from the Grand Lodge of Tasmania , dated 12 th July 1890 , said that this matter fortunately stood on a very different basis , ancl required very little consideration . All Lodges in the colony under tho Grand Lodges
of England , Ireland , and Scotland had joined in tho formation of a Grand Lodge of Tasmania , and had installed Bro . the Rev . Richard D . Poulett-Harris , District Grand Masfcer , as their Grand Master . There was no doubt aa fco fcheir right to do so , and as thoy were unanimous * ' n what they had done , he had to inovo that the request bo granted . The motion was seconded by Bro . Brackstone Baker P . G . D ., and carrried unanimously . Grand Lodge was then closed .
number , together with complete lists of the Officers , Past and 1 resent , of each Lodgo . The Lodges aro given in numerical order so that they can bo traced at a glance , aud the brethren aro also Jn formed of the days of meeting in every case . The towns in which edges exist are also given in alphabetical order ; and there is , besides , a complete list of all the Officers of the Grand Lori ™ nf
aim Members of the Masonic Brotherhood in Devonshire are once more indebted to Bro . W . F . Westcott , of Frankfort Street , Plymouth , for an . excellent Register for 1890-91 of all the Masonic Craft and Mark Lodges , Chapters and Preceptories in tbe Province of Devon . The ^ agistor has a complete record of all that ; appertains to Freemasonry in the Province , every Lodge and Chapter being given both bv name
f"iglaud , as well as of tho Devon Masonic Educational Fund—an institution which is managed and controlled entirely by tho Freemasons of the Province of D-JVOU , aud is greatly valued because of « e excellent work which it does . Included also in the Register is a ^ t of all the votes ( over 2 , G 00 in nnmbor ) held in tho Province Tor i " ° , reat Masonic Charities , as well as of tho Fortescue Annuity Fund '
- ]/ , , ea t 0 commemorate the Masonic virtues of tho lato Earl ^ ortescoe , who for a period of forty-two years was the Grand Master •Devonshire Freemasons—a position now so admit ably filled by his M- anclaoii , Viscount Ebrington , M . P . The Register should be in tho < antis of every Mason who desires to be informed au to the strength ' ^ position of tho Fraternity iu tho Province . — WcsUrn Morning
riii •. -T M > ' 1 u ^ aLarJay ) evening has boon fixed for the revival of "The 4 uul cmau , " at the Shaftoabury Theatre , Shaftesbury Avenue , W .
Facilities For The Investment Of Dividends On Consols.
FACILITIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS ON CONSOLS .
THE Bank of England give notice that they are prepared , in accordance with instructions received from the Treasury , to undertake the investment in the same stock , of the Quarterly Dividends upon £ 2 15 s per cent . Consolidated Stock , commonly called " Consols . " Persons intending fco take advantage of this arrangement ; should note the following : —
The instructions of the Treasury apply only to amounts of stock less than £ 1000 . Such stock may stand in one , two , three , or four names . In joint accounts , one at least of the Stockholders must be over 21 years of age , and proof of the date of birth of any Stockholder nnder 21 years of age must bo lodged wifch the Bank of England .
The investment of a dividend will nofc take place until about a month after it is due , thus giving a Stockholder the opportunity of taking any particular dividend if circumstances render it desirable . Such taking of any dividend , or dividends , by the Stockholder will not interfere with tho investment by the Bank of England of subsequent dividends .
For each pound , or part of a pound , invested , there will be a charge of one penny . Should a Stockholder wish fco be informed of each investment , fche Bank of England will furnish particulars for an additional charge of three pence per quarter . These charges will be deducted from the dividends before the investments are made . Orders for the investment of dividends will be cancelled by the
death of a { stockholder ; or by the stock reaching the sum of £ 1000 ; and may , at any time , be withdrawn iu writing . Forms can now be obtained on personal application afc fche Head Office of the Bank of England , or at any of the Branches . Written applications should be addressed to " The Chief Accountant , Bank of England , London . " In a short time forms will also be obtainable at Money-Order Offices .
Mr . John W . Vrooman retnrned yesterday from a two months' trip to Europe . He has been over in a semi-official capacity as Grand Master of tho Grand Lodgo of Freemasons of New York . He waa invited fco visit his English Masonic brethren . They treated him royally . They banqueted him so constantly that he had to flee to Scotland , not being accustomed to the English habit of feeding and
wining . The swell Lodge , whioh is patronised by the nobility , was opened , and several marquises and earls and other noblemen were initiated , taking the three degrees in one day , the firsfc in the afternoon and fche other two in the evening . This was done so thafc Mr . Vrooman might havo the opportunity of seeing the work of tha Blue Lodge of England . He says that their work differs materially
from thafc prevailing in America , although , of course , the principle is the same . Mr . Vroomau was invited to be present when the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of tho English G . Lodge , installed hia son , the Dake of Clarence , as Master of the Blue Lodge . But , unfortunately , afc the lasfc moment the ceremony had to be postponed . When Mr . Vrooman went away he was a pretty good specimen of an
American , and of a shrewd New York politician , but when ho appeared before his friends to-day he had to introduce himself . He was arrayed in a London suit , marvellous in its combination of broad checks and colours , and in place of the old familiar spectacles , which so many politicians and Freemasons have heretofore distinguished Mr . Vrooman by , there sat astride his nose a most delicate pair of
gold-mounted eye-glasses , attached by a cobweb-like fibre of gold to his coat lapel . More astonishing than all was the latest style of English plug hat . Ifc was a sultry looking tile , for it is black beaver skin , with a brim of extraordinary breadth and parabolic curve , tho crown displaying a striking resemblance to the bell-crowned beavers whioh Beau Brummel made famous . Mr . Vrooman declares thafc when he first bought fche hat , he did nofc know himself as he put it on ,
but ; assures his friends that it is quite fche English style , and is sure to be over here this fall . Mr . Vrooman , however , admitted that he had taken pains fco secure seats on a train for his home in Herkimer , which would land him there at night . For ahould he appear among the gentle Herkimer rustics iu that marvellous check suit aud that eccentric beaver bat , his day as a politician there would be over . — Philadelphia Press .
A Masonic Lodge under the Constitution of the Grand Orient of France has jnst been formed in Wellington , New Zealand , with Bro . Sir Robert Stout as W . M ., Ballance as S . W ., Wriggles worth as J . W ., Sill as Orator , Hudson as Secretary , and Willis ( of Wanganui ) as I . G . Bro . K . It . H . Mackenzie and other writers on Masonry deprecate the Hue of conduct adopted by tho Graud Orient , which was formally brought into existence in France in 1799 , and which , in its method
of work , and in the inculcation of principles , differs most materially from tho Craft teac . iings in England , Scotland , Ireland , tho United States , the Australasian Colonies , aud elsewhere . Promoters of the movement for a Graud Lodge for New Zealand have stated that it was to prevent the introduction of the Grand Orient that they waco induced to take action , as by constituting a Grand Lodge , New Zealand became " occupied territory , " antl the setting up of any other Grand Lodge or branch thereof would bo an act of " trespass . "
At a special meeting of Lodge Journeymen , No . S , held on the 2 nd mac , in the Masonic Hall , Blackfriars Street , Edinburgh , tho Mark degree was conferred on several of the members of fche Royal Engineers' band , ab present performing at the Exhibition . The R . W . M . Brother John M'Donald and a large number of Ofiice
Bearers aud members of the Lodge , aud representatives from othor Lodges , were present . Bro . VV . It . Il'own , as Mark Master , officiated . At a social entertainment afterwards the health of the bandsmen was pledged , aud instrumental solos . were played by the engineering brethren .
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United Grand Lodge.
for fche absence of Bro . Philbrick , on account of indisposition , and said he bogged to bring before Grand Lodge the report of Bro . Philbrick 0 a thisappHoation . Grand Lodge would no doubt remember tho circumstances under which the Grand Lodges of South Australia , New South Wales , and Victoria had recently
been acknowledged by Grand Lodge as supremo Masonic authorities in their own territories . Thab recognition was withheld by Grand Lodgo of England so long as there appeared to bo a divergence of op inion by a large number of Lodges standing back from tho desire to form a Graud Lodge of their own , and Grand Lodgo would also remember how , when it was apparent that there was unanimity on
the snbject , Grand Lodge of England readily and willingly acceded to the request of the Lodges before named to be acknowledged supreme and independent in their respective jurisdictions . In the present ; application to Grand Lodge no such unanimity was shown ; on tho contrary , Freemasonry in New Zealand was divided into two somewhat equal parts—those who desired to
remain nnder the mother Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , and those who sought to establish nn independent Grand Lodge . The latter body had in accordance with their desire already founded an independent jurisdiction , and had installed " the R . W . Bro . Thompson , the District Graud Master of Canterbury , N . Z ., as their Grand Master . Thab brother had thereon resigned
his position under the Grand Looge of England . The position of Grand Master was first offered to tho Governor of tho colony , the Earl of Onslow , who , if there had been unanimity , would have very gladly accepted it , bufc , under the circumstances mentioned , he thought it right to decline . There were in the colony 87 English Lodges , about 50 Scotch , and 15 Irish , making a total of about 152 . No
actual statement had been received of the number of Lodges which had joined the movement , bub as nearly as could bo ascertained there were 40 English and about the same number of Scotch and Irish had dono so . The other District Grand Masters had protested strongly against the movement adopted in order to carry ifc out , and a large number of Lodgea had forwarded petitions
praying to be allowed fco remain under those Grand Lodges , and this was an important element fco bo taken into account ; in considering this matter . It was perhaps right to add thafc the Grand Lodge of Scotland had refused the samo request fo ^ recognition . Under such circumstances the Grand Eegistrar felt r his doty to submit to Grand Lodge that as the matter at presen *
stood it ; would be improper and unfair to the Lodges already under fche mother Grand Lodge of England in New Zealand , and by the Grand Registrar ' s request , he ( Bro . Monckton ) recommended that the recognition be not granted , and he begged to move in Grand Lodge accordingly . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . C ., seconded the motion .
Bro . Colonel Marmaduke Ramsay said thafc after the very clear statement which had been made by Sir John Monckton , he thought there could be no doubt that if fchey recognised this Grand Lodge of New Zealand in a hurry they would bo doing a great injury to those Lodges in the colony whioh desired to remain under the Grand Lodge of England . He would be glad to hear anybody who had
anything to say on tbe subject , bnt if no ono had anything to say he would put the proposition , which had boon made and seconded . Tho motion was carried unanimously . Bro . Sir John Monckfcoo , in introducing a similar application from the Grand Lodge of Tasmania , dated 12 th July 1890 , said that this matter fortunately stood on a very different basis , ancl required very little consideration . All Lodges in the colony under tho Grand Lodges
of England , Ireland , and Scotland had joined in tho formation of a Grand Lodge of Tasmania , and had installed Bro . the Rev . Richard D . Poulett-Harris , District Grand Masfcer , as their Grand Master . There was no doubt aa fco fcheir right to do so , and as thoy were unanimous * ' n what they had done , he had to inovo that the request bo granted . The motion was seconded by Bro . Brackstone Baker P . G . D ., and carrried unanimously . Grand Lodge was then closed .
number , together with complete lists of the Officers , Past and 1 resent , of each Lodgo . The Lodges aro given in numerical order so that they can bo traced at a glance , aud the brethren aro also Jn formed of the days of meeting in every case . The towns in which edges exist are also given in alphabetical order ; and there is , besides , a complete list of all the Officers of the Grand Lori ™ nf
aim Members of the Masonic Brotherhood in Devonshire are once more indebted to Bro . W . F . Westcott , of Frankfort Street , Plymouth , for an . excellent Register for 1890-91 of all the Masonic Craft and Mark Lodges , Chapters and Preceptories in tbe Province of Devon . The ^ agistor has a complete record of all that ; appertains to Freemasonry in the Province , every Lodge and Chapter being given both bv name
f"iglaud , as well as of tho Devon Masonic Educational Fund—an institution which is managed and controlled entirely by tho Freemasons of the Province of D-JVOU , aud is greatly valued because of « e excellent work which it does . Included also in the Register is a ^ t of all the votes ( over 2 , G 00 in nnmbor ) held in tho Province Tor i " ° , reat Masonic Charities , as well as of tho Fortescue Annuity Fund '
- ]/ , , ea t 0 commemorate the Masonic virtues of tho lato Earl ^ ortescoe , who for a period of forty-two years was the Grand Master •Devonshire Freemasons—a position now so admit ably filled by his M- anclaoii , Viscount Ebrington , M . P . The Register should be in tho < antis of every Mason who desires to be informed au to the strength ' ^ position of tho Fraternity iu tho Province . — WcsUrn Morning
riii •. -T M > ' 1 u ^ aLarJay ) evening has boon fixed for the revival of "The 4 uul cmau , " at the Shaftoabury Theatre , Shaftesbury Avenue , W .
Facilities For The Investment Of Dividends On Consols.
FACILITIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS ON CONSOLS .
THE Bank of England give notice that they are prepared , in accordance with instructions received from the Treasury , to undertake the investment in the same stock , of the Quarterly Dividends upon £ 2 15 s per cent . Consolidated Stock , commonly called " Consols . " Persons intending fco take advantage of this arrangement ; should note the following : —
The instructions of the Treasury apply only to amounts of stock less than £ 1000 . Such stock may stand in one , two , three , or four names . In joint accounts , one at least of the Stockholders must be over 21 years of age , and proof of the date of birth of any Stockholder nnder 21 years of age must bo lodged wifch the Bank of England .
The investment of a dividend will nofc take place until about a month after it is due , thus giving a Stockholder the opportunity of taking any particular dividend if circumstances render it desirable . Such taking of any dividend , or dividends , by the Stockholder will not interfere with tho investment by the Bank of England of subsequent dividends .
For each pound , or part of a pound , invested , there will be a charge of one penny . Should a Stockholder wish fco be informed of each investment , fche Bank of England will furnish particulars for an additional charge of three pence per quarter . These charges will be deducted from the dividends before the investments are made . Orders for the investment of dividends will be cancelled by the
death of a { stockholder ; or by the stock reaching the sum of £ 1000 ; and may , at any time , be withdrawn iu writing . Forms can now be obtained on personal application afc fche Head Office of the Bank of England , or at any of the Branches . Written applications should be addressed to " The Chief Accountant , Bank of England , London . " In a short time forms will also be obtainable at Money-Order Offices .
Mr . John W . Vrooman retnrned yesterday from a two months' trip to Europe . He has been over in a semi-official capacity as Grand Master of tho Grand Lodgo of Freemasons of New York . He waa invited fco visit his English Masonic brethren . They treated him royally . They banqueted him so constantly that he had to flee to Scotland , not being accustomed to the English habit of feeding and
wining . The swell Lodge , whioh is patronised by the nobility , was opened , and several marquises and earls and other noblemen were initiated , taking the three degrees in one day , the firsfc in the afternoon and fche other two in the evening . This was done so thafc Mr . Vrooman might havo the opportunity of seeing the work of tha Blue Lodge of England . He says that their work differs materially
from thafc prevailing in America , although , of course , the principle is the same . Mr . Vroomau was invited to be present when the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of tho English G . Lodge , installed hia son , the Dake of Clarence , as Master of the Blue Lodge . But , unfortunately , afc the lasfc moment the ceremony had to be postponed . When Mr . Vrooman went away he was a pretty good specimen of an
American , and of a shrewd New York politician , but when ho appeared before his friends to-day he had to introduce himself . He was arrayed in a London suit , marvellous in its combination of broad checks and colours , and in place of the old familiar spectacles , which so many politicians and Freemasons have heretofore distinguished Mr . Vrooman by , there sat astride his nose a most delicate pair of
gold-mounted eye-glasses , attached by a cobweb-like fibre of gold to his coat lapel . More astonishing than all was the latest style of English plug hat . Ifc was a sultry looking tile , for it is black beaver skin , with a brim of extraordinary breadth and parabolic curve , tho crown displaying a striking resemblance to the bell-crowned beavers whioh Beau Brummel made famous . Mr . Vrooman declares thafc when he first bought fche hat , he did nofc know himself as he put it on ,
but ; assures his friends that it is quite fche English style , and is sure to be over here this fall . Mr . Vrooman , however , admitted that he had taken pains fco secure seats on a train for his home in Herkimer , which would land him there at night . For ahould he appear among the gentle Herkimer rustics iu that marvellous check suit aud that eccentric beaver bat , his day as a politician there would be over . — Philadelphia Press .
A Masonic Lodge under the Constitution of the Grand Orient of France has jnst been formed in Wellington , New Zealand , with Bro . Sir Robert Stout as W . M ., Ballance as S . W ., Wriggles worth as J . W ., Sill as Orator , Hudson as Secretary , and Willis ( of Wanganui ) as I . G . Bro . K . It . H . Mackenzie and other writers on Masonry deprecate the Hue of conduct adopted by tho Graud Orient , which was formally brought into existence in France in 1799 , and which , in its method
of work , and in the inculcation of principles , differs most materially from tho Craft teac . iings in England , Scotland , Ireland , tho United States , the Australasian Colonies , aud elsewhere . Promoters of the movement for a Graud Lodge for New Zealand have stated that it was to prevent the introduction of the Grand Orient that they waco induced to take action , as by constituting a Grand Lodge , New Zealand became " occupied territory , " antl the setting up of any other Grand Lodge or branch thereof would bo an act of " trespass . "
At a special meeting of Lodge Journeymen , No . S , held on the 2 nd mac , in the Masonic Hall , Blackfriars Street , Edinburgh , tho Mark degree was conferred on several of the members of fche Royal Engineers' band , ab present performing at the Exhibition . The R . W . M . Brother John M'Donald and a large number of Ofiice
Bearers aud members of the Lodge , aud representatives from othor Lodges , were present . Bro . VV . It . Il'own , as Mark Master , officiated . At a social entertainment afterwards the health of the bandsmen was pledged , aud instrumental solos . were played by the engineering brethren .