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thoir personal ' schemes . This is not the first or even the second time wo have seen the good name of Freemasonry taken advantage of in such a way , and although we do nofc for one moment desire to dictate to our leaders , we think it would bo well to let tho Craft know that it is only by the most unfortunate combination of circumstances that such

an undesirable feature as is hero referred to would be again possible . Of course matters may not be nearly so bad as pointed out in our Islo of Man contemporary , but , judging

from our own experience in years gone by , wo can well imagine they are , and on that account we hope tho whole proceedings will soon be relegated to a place among the record of unfortunate mishaps of the past .

A Masonic Situation.

A MASONIC SITUATION .

AFTER all , perhaps there may he some advantage to some ono involved in tho introduction into Now Zealand and the establishment here of tho Grand Orient of Franco . Ifc appears , for example , from a ease whieh lias just occurred in Italy that very considerable

advantages aro occasionally to bo derived from their membership by members of the body of Continental Masons . The case to which we especially allude is that in which a Grand Master of Italian Masons has profited very desirably , so far , at least , as ho himself is concerned , by the

consideration shown for him as a brother Mason and dignitary of their Order by Signor Crispi tho Italian Premier , who is also a Grand Master , and the Cabinet over which he presides , and which , with one or possibly two

exceptions , are Freemasons as well . Indeed the Parliament itself consists chiefly of members of the same Society . 300 out of a total of 504 being so . And among the revelations made in connection with the matter to which

wo particularly allude was one to the fact that Signor Crispi further shows his love for his Society by subsidising out of the public funds the 300 members in question , a fact which they say , moreover , accounts for tho Premier ' s being at any moment ablo to command a majority in the

chamber . The particular instance , however , in which Signor Crispi and his Masonic colleagues have shown fraternal affection for a Grand Master of their Order is that in which they have permitted a certain Signor Lemmi , holding the bigh office in question , and who is

also agent for an American firm with which the Government contracts for a supply of tobacco—in Italy the supply of tobacco is a Government monopoly — to make an excellent bargain for the firm represented by him , and , no doubt with an eye as well to his own individual interest . Signor

Lemmi , in fact was permitted by tho Government so to manipulate matters that his firm sold thoir articles to the Government at a very much hig her prico than that for which other firms in the United States were ready to supply them—the result being a loss to the Italian tax-payer , a

person already m various other measures heavily dealt with , of a sum of two million and a half of francs . The fraud , indeed , was so flagrant and so undeniable that , even among Freemasons themselves , it caused a good deal of disturbance , and , as it not unfrequently happens when

certain worthies fall out , not a little took place that mi ght be made nse of in the interests of truth and honesty . Something was begun in fche way of appointing a Parliamentary Committee of inquiry into the matter , but on consideration , the Ministry thought better of the notion

and their consent to the proceedings was withdrawn by them . We do not know that we are particularly interested about general details of the manner in which Italy is governed . What takes place among the usurping and plundering faction in itself need concern us little . The

accommodations , however that occur among the members of an Institution of similar nature to , and if not exactly identical , certainly closely connected with , that now introduced and established among ourselves must bo of interest to ns . Wo see the advantages members of tbe

Masonic Lodges enjoy in Italy where members of the Ministry also are prominent Freemasons , Were Statesmen among ourselves likewise allied with Continental Lodges to become ministers here , may we not rationally suppose

they too would show an amiable indulgence towards members of their body ? We say , then , the introduction and establishment in New Zealand of tbe Grand Orient of France may possibly have its advantages for some one or

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other , and if not with relation to a Government monopoly , as in Italy , at least with regard to something else that may prove equally profitable to the parties concerned . —Record of Western Australia ,

Notes From Helston And District.

NOTES FROM HELSTON AND DISTRICT .

r jpHE recent visit of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge to JL Helston will long be remembered . It was 21 years ago when something similar occurred , and 30 years more must elapse before our turn comes about again . The

committees of management are to bo congratulated on the completeness of their arrangements . Godolphin Hall and the reception room were exquisitely fitted up by Brothers W . H . Eddy and J . W . O . Dudley , and Bros . J . O . Eva and W . J . Winn carried ont the external decorations with

greafc success . Tbe principal streets were gay with flags and bunting . Tho weather was very fine . Somo 400 members of the Craft attended from the 30 Lodges of tho connty . The service at St . Michael ' s Chnrch was enjoyable , and the singing hearty . Bro . E . Quintrell presided

afc the organ . The offertory amounted to £ 9 , two-fifths for Masonic Charities , two-fifths for Helston Dispensary , onefifth for Canon Tyacke . The procession was imposing , being accompanied by the Helston Rifle Volunteer aud Porthleven Bands . Bro . W . Blackwell prepared a fine

spread at tbe Assembly Room , for a large number of guests . Here the fine singing of Bros . Sampson , Winn and Dunstan was cheered to the echo . Miss Inskip , at the railway refreshment room , greeted visitors with beauti - ful collections of ferns and flowers , and the day ' s festivities passed off without a hitch .

The Officers of the local Lodge , True and Faithful , No . 318 , were requited with special honours . First on the list Bro . T . Taylor was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer , a distinction quite unexpected , and whicb called forth an ovation from the brethren . This was a recognition of

long and faithful services . Bro . W . Trevenen was made P . G . Registrar , and Bro . H . Trembath P . G . Junior Deacon . Bro . W . Ellis was accorded a surprise in being made P . G . Pursuivant , Bro . R . James was installed as P . G . Tyler , whilst Bro . W . J . Winn was made P . G . Auditor .

It may be interesting to note that the present Masonic Lodge , True and Faithful , No . 318 , was founded at Helston in 1799 , in the " 1 st Cornwall Regiment of Fencible Light Dragoons . " Its connection therewith has been retained in the Lodge by an interesting ceremony up to a

recent date . It was formerly No . 400 , but ifc is now No . 318 , and stands fourth in order of precedence in the Province . A Masonic Lodge had been known in Helston as the King ' s Arms , whicb was formed in 1752 . Ifc was formerly No . 120 , and was erased in 1774 . It was held

at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Wendron Street , the property of the Kendall family . The jewels of the Provincial regalia are of sterling gold , ancl those of the local Lodge of sterling silver . Both were presented by Sir John St . Aubyn , Bart ., in 1797 , and are very valuable and

highly prized . About 30 years ago the present Lodge had so far declined in numbers that it promised to become extinct , but a trio of faithful brethren succeeded in giving it a fresh start , and it now boasts some fifty members , with a good balance in hand . —West Briton and Cormvall Advertiser .

Members of the Order will probably extend liberal aid to the bazaar and fancy fair in Castlederg ( Derry ) , commencing on Wednesday , 15 th October . A new and

commodious Masonic hall has been erected in Castlederg at considerable expense , and the brethren ask for assistance in clearing off the debt remaining on the building .

The installation of Viscount Dangarvan as Provincial Graud Master of Somerset has been postponed until May next , when the ceremony will take place at tbe Masonic Hall , Bath .

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torpid , or tho brain muddled . With this medicine every invalid can cure himself , and those who are weak and infirm through imperfect digestion may mnke themselves strong aud stout , by Holloway ' s excellent Pills . A . fe \ r doses of them usually mitigate thc most painful sympto-i . s caused by undigested food , from which they thoroughly freo the alimentary canal and completely restore its natural power and action .