New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND .

THE disputed points between the newly-constituted Grand Lodge of New Zealand and fcho District and Provincial Grand Lodges of England and Scotland of New Zealand having been the subject of so much public discussion , the following circular , issued by Bro . AI . Niccol Grand Superintendent N . Z . C , will be read with au interest outside the internal workings of the Masonic Order : —The recent

action of Bro . Sir Frederick Whitaker in issuing a dispensation to certain unqualified brethren , authorising them to work a second Lodge nnder the designation of " Lodge Sfc . Andrew , No . 418 , S . C , " and declaring that irregular Lodge to be entitled to all the properties and funds created and accumulated by us , has , I believe , raised some

doubt of onr position in the minds of some of onr members ; and the Grand Lodge of Scotland having apparently approved and confirmed Sir Frederick ' s ruling , there is , perhaps , danger of this ruling being accepted as correct in the absence of any statement to the contrary . I therefore deem it neoessarv to remind you that neither tho

Provincial Grand Alaster nor the Grand Lodge of Scotland can override justice and equity , or deprive us of our natural rights and- privileges . We are living neither in Russia nor Turkey , bufc in a free country , under the laws of which any such arbitrary act of oppression and confiscation cannot possibly be sanctioned or tolerated . We must

neither be bounced nor bluffed oufc of onr money and property , of which we are in lawful possession , but be prepared to defend onr rights in every legitimate way . But I counsel all members of our Lodge to avoid acts of reprisal or words of recrimination ; let ns keep on in the even tenor of our way , acting strictly on the defensive ,

alike uninfluenced by the threats and blandishments of our opponents . After all , a very short time must see us all re-united , or rather fused into one harmonious band of friends and brothers , and the less bitter , ness introduced into our disputes fche sooner will thafc consummation so devoutly to be wished for be accomplished . Believing that our

mother Grand Lodge of Scotland has acted upon incorrect and prejudiced accounts ofthe position , a fall statement of the case has been prepared , and will be forwarded co Edinburgh by next mail , and I have every confidence that upon due consideration , that body will recognise and admit our jusfc claims . —Tours fraternally , M . Niccoii , Grand Superintendent .

In distant Adelaide , on Aliohaelmas Day , tho Earl of Kintore laid , with full Alasonio honours , the foundation sfcouo of a new aisle for the Cathedral . On the following day , the now Primate ( Dr . Saumaroz Smith ) lauded at Sydney , where he met with a hearty welcome . After a special service hacl been held in the Cathedral , there was a public reception , afc whioh tho Bishop was presented with an address .

Camden Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 . —Meeting held at the Alasonio Rooms , adjoining White Harb Hotel , 116 High-street , Lewisham , on Thnrsday , 2 nd inst . Bros . La Fenillade W . M ., 0 . G . Sheppard S . W ., T . White J . W ., George Pickering S . D ., C Thomas J . D ., Cafcb I . G ., James Sbeveus P . AI . Precepbor , Walter Robin Secrebary ,

S . Lancasber P . M ., Wimbusb , and obhers . The Lodge vvas worked in tho first degree , the brethren assisting Bro . Pickering in responses to the first section , and the W . AI . rehearsing the ceremony . Subsequently Bro . Catt practised the ceremonial of investing newlyappointed Officers . Bro . Sheppard was elected W . AI . for fche 9 fch inst ., and the Lodge was closed .

Warner Lodge of Instruction , No . 2192 . —A regular weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Alonday , 6 th instant , at Bridge Chambers , Hoe Sfcreet , Walthamstow , when there were present : —Bros . Urban Smith VV . M ., Chas . II . Bestow S . VV ., Richard Kershaw J . W ., William Shurraur P . M . P . Z . Preceptor , 0 . G . Cutchey P . M . S . D ., W . W . Cook J . D ., W . F . Stanffer I . G ., Wm . Blenkinsop

Steward , Wm . P . Allen Secretary , W . D . Church W . M . 1365 , James Pinder P . AI . P . Z ., G . J . Westfield P . M ., J . D . Parsons , G . jW . Fenner , Fred Taylor , Wm . Alcock , Geo . Long , G . VV . Fry , Benjamin Nicholson , John Ives P . AI ., C Horst , James Speller , Nabhaniel Forbescue , H . F . Brownhead , J . J . Briginshaw , G . Basketfc , C Day , It . Sandall . After usual preliminaries , fche ceremonies of initiation

and passing were rehearsed . The Lodge was closed in the second degree , and Bro . Chas . H . Bestow was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing meeting . He appointed Officers in rotation . Bro . W . D . Church W . M . of Clapton Lodge , No . 1365 , in an eloquent nnd graceful manner , informed Bro . William Shnrmur thafc the members of this Lodge of Instruction had purchased fche complete regalia of oflico of

Provincial Grand Treasurer , viz ., full drosa and undress clothing and jewel ; also a very handsome case to contain same ; they had deputed him to present samo to Bro . Shurmur as a mark of thoii regard and esteem . They hacl also requested him to convey their hearty congratulations upon the overwhelming majority by which hr

had been elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for Essex . Bro . William Shurmur , in a feeling speech , expressed his deep sense of gratitude , and sincerely thanked tbe brethren for their kind congratulations ; their expressions of regard ancl esteem , and for their exceedingly handsome present . Nothing further ottering for fcho good of Freemasonry , Lodge was adjourned until Monday , 13 th insfc .

The funeral of fche late Bro . W . Buzzard P . AI . P . P . G . S . D ., of the Royal Clarence Lodga of Freemaoons , took place on Saturday , tho 27 th nit ., at tho burial ground of Redlancl Green Chnrch . The deceased had been connected with the Craft upwards of twenty years . and was much rcspecbed . A large number of members astsemblcd at the grave-side . A beautiful wreabh was sent by members of tho Royal Clarence Lodge .

Devon Masonic Educational Fund.

DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .

rilHE Educational and General Purposes Committee of the Devon X Masonio Educational Fund held a moetine on Alonday , at tho Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Bro . Powell , a Vice-President of the Instibubion , presided . There were also present Bros . Lord Treasuror

of tho Institution , Cross , . lew , Hooper , A . R . Lethbridge , R . Pengelly , G . J . Firks , W . Allaford , Macoy , J . B . Gover Secretary , W . H . Dillon , Assistant Secretary to tho Institution , Life Governors ; R . Cawsey and E . Aitken-Davies . Two children aro to be elected at fcho

approaching election to the benefits ot fcho Institution , and there are petitions from five candidates . The three first were candidates previously adopted and now brought on again . A boy , aged 11 years , son of a late brother of Lodge 202 , Devonport , with 67 ' 1 votes to bring on ; a boy , aged 10 , son of a late brother of Lodge 1135 ,

Ilfracombe , with 290 votes to bring on ; a boy , aged 8 , son of a late brother of Lodge 797 , Dartmouth , with 'll votes to bring on . Of fche two new petitioners , a boy , aged 9 , son of a late brother cf Lodge 202 ,

Devonport , and 1217 , Plymoubh , was added bo the competitors . The other petitioner was considered ineligible . Tho election w * i appointed to be held afc the Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on 2 S . t i October , botweou half-past fcwo and four o ' clock iu the afternoon .

An incident connected with the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of [ Cheshire , ab Stockport , the other day , ia worth recording . While the brethren were preparing for business , fche four Lewises , or sons of Master Alasons , who bore bhe volume of the sacred law in the procession , were introduced to Lord Egerton

Provincial Grand Master , in bhe ante-room . The little fellows were each presented by his lordship with a handsome illustrated Bible , as a memento of bhe occasion . Each volume contained his lordship ' a autograph , and , while the gift itself is intrinsically valuable , it will be highly prized by them in bhe future for the associations it will recal of this interesting event . —Stockport Advertiser .

CRICKET AIATCH . —On the 24 th ult ., the usual cricket match between fche Marfield Lodge and the representatives of fche Savile Lodge took place on the ground of tbe Elland Cricket Club . The home side went in first and scored 47 , Smithies and Brook , who made 11 each , and

Buckland with 10 , being the highest scores . Marfield proved easy victors , obtaining 70 , towards which Beanmont contributed 37 and Sutcliffe 23 . After the match the visitors were entertained at tbe Masonic Rooms , Eastgate .

The principle of heredity is nofc without several examples in tha City , but I doubt if ever beforo occurred such an incident as took place at the Glaziers' Company last Monday . Ou that day the Court elected ns Alaster Air . Deputy Green as Upper Warden hia brother , Air . S . L . Green ; and Renter Warden another brother ,

Mr . Henry Green . Aa a wag remarked , for the next throe years bhe Glaziers will go iu for green glass . If thoro should be on record any similar case , I should bo glad to hoar of ifc from any reader . A father and two sona havo boon Aldermen , ns in tho caao of bhe

Lawrence family , but not at one bime . The Lord Atayor relates thab on retiring from tho chair in Freemasonry , ho installed hia brother ns his successor , and the same day initiated hia fa'her into tho Cr ; iffc . ' Bub I never heard of such a triplet before . —Correspondent of the GiLy Press .

Afc a recent religions service in Edinbnrgh , in aid of thc Freemasons' Benevolent Fund , there waa a graud musical ceremony . Violins , trumpets and drums forming part of a very large orchostra , aud the announcement of this attracted a huge concourse of people . The admission was by ticket , supplied gratis ; but a " silver

collection was mentiouea as nn indispensable part of the proceedings . Under these circumstances , the analysis of tho collection is extremely curious : — . -61 notes , 2 ; sovereigns , 3 ; half-sovereigns , 8 ; crown pieces , 2 : half-crowns , 52 ; florins , 90 :

shillings , 501 ; sixpences , 649 ; threepenny pieces , 439 ; pennies , 328 * , halfpennies , 88 . As there wero 3 , 000 present , according fco fcho doorkeepers , this averages 4 £ d per head . Sandy keeps up hia economical reputation .

Lady Saltonn met the principal stallholders in fche Grand Masonic Bazaar ab bhe Imperial Hobel , Aberdeen , on the 30 th ult . The Lodges were well represented . Tho reports as to tho work aud general success of the Bazaar wore considered satisfactory .

Lady Saltoun thanked tho ladies for attending , and fc r their labours during bhe summer , and suggested fche formation of weekly work parties . The Chairman , Air . P . Crombie , aud tho Secretary , Mr . A . AI . Byreit , O . A ., wero present , and detailed the steps taken by bhe Working Committeo in the arrangomonb of stalls , entertainments , & c .

The problem can bo ensily solved ; the " Mw-nio Working Alan " knows too well that the door of a Lodge , whether there is a " club " connected with ifc or not , cannot be kept open without more or less expense . Theso expenses are covered by the members' contributions . Transfer fees are charged , because the Mason who seeks to be affiliated

fco another Lodge that has nofc derived any benefit from him in the fchape of " initiation " fee , will thereby gain a considerable advantage . '' Alaaonic Working Man" mnst know very well that if be continues to remain " financial " with his " mother Lodge , " ho may always enter other Lodges ou " Lodge nights " as a " visiting brother , " ancl he will ha

mado welcome . What more does he want ? Does he wish ofchers to " treat him , " and pay for his dinners or suppers and drinks ? I am afraid some men are admitted into tho Craft who are qnito unworthy of being made Alasons . Men who expect to gain " material "

advantages in return for thoir contributions and fees , aud who , when they 'seo nothing forthcoming iu fche shape of something " tangible , " be » in fco " foul their own nest , " and call Masonry nothing but humbug , I Echo ,