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has tAvo clasps on the suspending ribbon , and on the back is the following inscription : — " Llanidloes Lodge , 1582 . Presented by the Brethren to Bro . AVilliam Collender P . M ., as a token of esteem , and in appreciation of valuable services rendered the Lodgo , 1877 ancl 1878 . " It is enclosed iu a handsome jewel case . The other formal business having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to a well-fnrnishod banquet , provided by Bro . AV . Russell , at Avhich Bro . Kitto presided .

On the withdrawal of the cloth , tho AV . M . gave tho formal loyal and Masonic toasts , all of them being cordially responded to . The health of tho AV . M . being proposed by Bro . AV . Collender amidst tho applanso of tho brethren , tho AV . M . replied thereto in a lengthened speech . Other toasts Avero then given , and the evening Avas passed in complete harmony , interspersed Avith songs , Sec , Bro . J . D . Davies presiding nt tbo piano . Tho Tyler ' s toast having been given , tho brethren separated at eleven o ' clock .

Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 120 . —Ifc has been the custom for some years past in this Chapter to hold the Animal Festival in the Summer , and to go from homo to celebrate it . This year the Grange Hotel , at Grauge-over-Sands—thoTorqnay of tho North—Avas chosen for tho occasion . Wo most heartily congratulate tho M . E . Z . and his Officers ou their good taste and poAver of selection . The locality is

extremely beautiful , the Hotel charmingly situated and tho appointments perfection . Dinner was put on the tables at four o ' clock , and the M . E . Z . E . Comp . Joseph Bintlcy Avas supported by E . Comps . John Talbot II . Prov . G . Assist , S ., George M'Kay J . Prov . G . S . E ., John Holme P . Z ., John BOAVCS P . Z . Prov . G . S . N ., AV . Kirkbride P . Z . Prov . G . P . S ., Amison P . Z ., Titus AVilson P . Z . Treasurer of 129 ,

and Comps . John Armstrong P . S . No . 148 , AV . Cartmel , Banks , Nelson , Taylor , Baron , T . 0 . Atkinson , & o . Tho dinner , Avhich was served a la Busse , inclnded every delicacy of the season , and the wines Avere of tho choicest brands . Graco after meat having been said by E . Comp . J ., the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts received dne hononr . Tho M . E . Z ., in proposing the Prov . G . Snpt . tho

Earl of Bective ancl tho Prov . G . Chapter , referred to the excellent manner in which his lordship ruled over the Province aud made a happy allusion to tho proverbial hospitality of IJnderloy . E . Comp . M'Kay Prov . G . S . E . responded , and referred to the many advantages that Avould accrue to Royal Arch Masonrj * in the Province by tho formation of tho Provincial Chapter . Ho hoped soon ( o havo the

bye-laws ready for distribution , and also to havo tho bye-laws of individual Chapters approved by the Prov . G . Supt . E . Comp . BOAVBS proposed the M . E . Z ., Officers , and members of the Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 , and in doing so referred to his long connection Avith the Chapter , having been one of the promoters and tho first M . E . H . He complimented the present Officers for tho zeal they

manifested as promoters of the Royal Art , ancl made an especial reference to the M . E . Z ., E . Comp . Joseph Bintley , who had been for many years a Avorkcr in tho good cause . The toasfc Avas very warml y received . E . Comp . Bintley in reply thanked all present for tho reception they had given to tho toast , so kindly proposed by their old and valued friend Comp . Bowes . He had done something for the

good ot Masoury ; and ho hoped to do still more . Their Chapter was in a good position , financially ancl otherwise , and with such an overseer of tho Avork as Comp . Bowes , ho did not doubt that they should meet Avith as much success in the future ns they had in tho past . Tho Visitors having boon proposed , Comps . Kirkbrido , Arnison and Armstrong respectively responded , ancl expressed their great

pleasure in being invited to take part in such enjoyable festivities . Comp . McKay having obtained permission to proposo a toast , said he had tho utmost pleasure in proposing the health of E . Comp . Bowes . No one present Avas more indebted to that Comp . than he was ; no matter Avhat work had to bo done , Comp . BOAVCS was always equal to the occasion , and not only so , but his services Avere always most

Avillingly rendered . Tho Avhole Province Avas greatly indebted to that Comp ., both iu the Craffc and the Arch : ho proposed his good health Avith tho greatest cordiality . Comp . Boives , in responding , said he Avas conscious of having done something for the good of Masonry in tho Province , and tho fact that his services Avero acceptable to thom Avas a sufficient reward for the trouble ho had taken .

He Avas not tired yefc ; he loved Masonry HOAV better than ever he did ; he hoped for many years to bo spared to assist iu rendering their beautiful ceremonies in a creditable manner . The health o * f E . Comp . John Holme P . Z . having been proposed , that Comp . made a suitable reply . He had presided on the occasion of three of their

annual gatherings , ancl it always afforded him very great pleasure to meet his Brothers ami Companions for the purpose of promoting those principles Avhich they all professed to admire . During the evening Comps . Kirkbride and Nelson sang somo excellent songs , and a most enjoyable clay was brought to a close at an early hour .

Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 . —This young Lodge will give a Summer Festival to the ladies and friends of tho brethren at Lewis ' s Hotel , Maidenhead , on Thursday , 25 th July . Bros . Willing AV . M ., J . Douglas S . AV ., ClemoAv J . AV ., ancl Stiles Secretary have mado arrangements , and the Great Western Railway have granted

special terms . The banquet Avill take plaro at five , giving tho compnny ample time to stroll along the banks , or row on this magnificent part of the river . AVe understand Bro . Clemow has placed tAVoof his boats at the disposal of the AV . M ., and everything promises to o-0 off Avell . D

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L . Snsman D . G . J . W ., R . D . Ponlett-Harris D . G . Chaplain , Charles Toby D . G . Sec , C . W . Rochev D . G . S . D ., John Clark D . G . Purs ., John Hamilton and AV . R . Davey D . G . Stewards , W . G . Beaumont D . G . Tyler ; also representatives of Lodges 536 , 618 , 801 , & e . District G . Lodge having been opened , and formal matters disposed of , the report of the District G . Sec . was submitted . Littlo demanding special

comment had been accomplished , but the G . Sec hoped that at tho next Annual Communication a report of more substantial and practical results would be placed before Grancl Locige . Several causes he stated had lately operated to retard the active prosecution of , and attention to Masonic duties ; amongst whieh might bo specially named the rich and valuable coal and other deposits recently discovered ,

and now in course of development in many portions of the colony , in Avhich direction tbe attention of the capitalist and the trading portion of the community had been largely diverted . Another cause existed in tho distance between Hobart Town and Lannceston , rendering ifc very inconvenient for members of the Committee of General Purpose ( who Avere selected from all the Lodges ) to meet to prepare a

draft of laws and regulations for the government of the D . G . Lodge , It Avas found requisite to appoint a sub-committee composed of members of the Hobart Town Lodges for tho purpose . On tho subject of finance , tho G . Sec reported that in the absence of any power to demand ov receive payment of any fees from tho Lodges until after the making , confirming and subsequent approval

of D . G . Lodge hows and regulations , it had hitherto boon necessary to meet all tho disbursements from pri \ -atc sources . The only amount received had been £ 2 2 s from the D . D . G . Master for foe payable to the Grand Lodgo on his appointment , which has been remitted to and acknoAvledged by tho ft . Secretary . The whole of tho regalia and appointments for tho D . G . Lodgo wero imported to the order of , and

paid for by tho R . AV . D . G . Master , for which the D . G . Lodge is still indebted to him , loss £ 10 10 s , proposed optional fee payable to D . G . Lodge ou his appointment , aud Avhich he has authorised to be deducted from tho amount . D . Grancl Secretary then gave a brief report of tho condition of tho various Lodges under the rule of tho District Grand Lodge , and then referred to the

Tasmauian Masonic Benevolent Fund , which , ho stated , Avas established in Tasmania , A . D . 1843 , Avith the object of assisting aged and distressed worthy brethren , and to afford relief to their widoAVS and orphans . It was supported by annual subscriptions and voluntary contributions by members of the Order , its constitution being such as to invito subscriptions from , ancl afford relief to , all contributing

members of Lodges subscribing to the fund , Avithout respect to the constitution nnder ivhich tho Lodge is held . Ho hoped that such arrangement may bo made by D . G . Lodge , relating to tho collection of Masonic funds for purposes of benevolence , as will nofc materially interfere with the constitntion of this old established ancl thoroughly effective Masonio organisation . lie was informed there was also a

Masonic Fund for benevolent purposes m Lannceston , but no account of its constitntion or report of its proceedings had reached him . In concluding Avhat may be justly termed merely an inaugural or progress report on tho establishment of tbo District Grand Lodgo , the D . G . Sec . Avould fain express a hope that tho rulers of the Craffc in Tasmania Avonld not permit the present Masonic inactivity long

to continue . The immense extension of tho Order in all parts of the world AS-onld bring with ifc a corresponding demand on their benevolent resources ; it therefore behoves thoso in authority in the Lodges to be earnest in practising the principles they profess to admire , and on Avhich tho Order is mainly founded , viz ., Brotherly Love , Belief , and Truth , and also to use all legitimate means afc thoir disposal in

disseminating the principles and more Avidoly extending the influence of this time-honoured and truly benevolent institution , and thus render unnecessary any further reports on tho existence of unconsented or inoperative AVarrnnts in tho District . The R . AV . tho D . G . M . then re-appointed tho folloAviug Officers of D . G . Lodgo for tho ensuing year , viz ., Bros . F . IT . AVise D . G . S . AV .,

L . Snsman D . G . J . AV ., R , D . Poulett-Hairis D . G . Chap ., Charles Toby D . G . Sec , AV . A . B . Jamieson D . G . S . D ., C AV . Rocher D . G . J . D ., J . A . Ferguson D . G . D . of C , John Clark D . G . Purs ., R , R . Davey and John Hamilton D . G . SteAvards , AVilliam Georgo Boaumonfc D . G . Tyler . Bro . T . II . Magrath Avas unanimously appointed D . G . Treas ., Bros . Hobkirk , Sadler , Jamieson , Clark , and Ponlett-Harris , wero appointed members of the Committee of General Purposes , and Bros . John

Hamilton and Thomas May Evans Auditors . Tho draft copy of laws and regulations for the government of D . G . Lodgo Avas then considered , and the clauses read seriatim , and , Avith a few alterations , passed . Apologies for non-attondanco wero read from soA'eral members of D . G . Lodge . After Avhich , there nofc being any further business the D . G . Lodge AA'as closed indue form , the R . W . the District Grand Master intimating that ho Avould hold tho next Annual Communication at Lannceston .

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DISTRICT GEAND LODGE OP TASMANIA . rjlHE First Annual Communication was holden at Freemasons' Hall , - - Hobart Town , on Tuesday , the 7 th day of May IS 7 . 3 . When the following members were present . —W . Bros . AVilliam Simmons Hammond D . G . M ., George Smith Deputy D . G . M ., F . H . AVise D . G S AV

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