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Freemasonry In New Zealand.

extended to us thc right hand of fellowship by joining in the ceremony . Time will not permit me to address you at any great length . To give an outline of such an ancient institution as Freemasonry , would be like repeating tbe history of the world , its area is so vast , its subject so multifarious , anel the treasures gathered for ages into its archives are so numerous .

The intellectual man is struck with Freemasonry as comprehending in all its varieties the whole of human life , the contemplation of which is inexhaustible . Suffice it to sa * s , that a Mason , no matter what his creed may be , must be a believer in the Grand Architect of the Universe , he must be a law-abiding citizen , anil he is taught to measure his actions by the rule cf morality , as also to

retain in their fullest splendour those truly Masonic ornaments which are the distinguishing characteristics of the Order , " Benevolence and Charity . " From the earliest ages Freemasonry has been subject to opposition , but firm in its rectitude it has successfully withstood it , and even to this day there are those . who decry it—knowing nothing of it , and from their ignorance , cannot comprehend its

intellectual and moral development , It is that sacred bond that teaches us the immortality of the soul , that binds men of the most discordant opinions into one band of brothers , gives one language to all nations , and one altar to men of all religions . There are those who pretend to deny the existence of a Supreme Governor of the Universe , and death to them would be but an eternal sleep . What a faith

for a rational being to hold in a worlel teeming with wonders of animal and vegetable life . We behold thc waters of a noble river flowing ceaselessly onward to swell the mighty ocean ; there they do not remain . The glorious sun , in its bright career , attracts the pure elements again to the skies , where , waited by evening zephyrs over distant hills , silently at night it descends

in gentle dew to coil the arid plain , or condensed in heavy clouels , in dark horizon and in lightning ' s lurid glare , proclaims the approaching storm , pouring the treasures of heaven in liberal profusion over the vast field of human labour—causing the grass to grow , the grain to swell , the trees to bud , and the heart of man to rejoice . They cannot discern in this the handiwork of thc Creator . The Freemason , however , learns that , when he has

performed his allotted task , when this life is ended , it closes to open upon a newer and a higher one , where in a second temple and purer lodge , he will finel " Eternal Truth . "For on Him he will calmly rely To whom alone All secrets are known , Who reigns supreme on high . At the conclusion of the address , Bro . Lazar offereel up prayer .

Ode— " Now the Evening Shadows . " Now the evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rites reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast , God of Light ! whose love unceasing , Doth to all Thy works attend ,

Crown our order with Thy blessing : Build , sustain us to the end . Humbly now we bow before Thee , Grateful for Thy aiel Divine ; Everlasting power and glory , Mighty Architect ' . be Thine . At 3 o ' clock , the officers and brethren of Lodge St .

Andrew assembleel in the Hall , and thc W . M ., Bro . Walker , having raised the Lodge to the Third Degree , Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master ( elect ) , was receiveel with the customary Masonic honours . The ceremony of the installation differed very slightly from that in the case of Bro . Graham , D . G . M ., E . C . The consecration of the Loelge was performeel by the Installing Master anil Bro .

Walker , W . M . ; Bro . Murray , . W . M ., Sir Walter Scott ; and Bro . Brodie , P . H ., Sir Walter Scott , sprinkled the corn , wine , and oil . After the consecration , a very beautiful opening prayer was offered up by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Gould , P . G . Chaplain . After the investiture of P . G . M ., Bro . thc Hon F .

Whitaker , thelfollowing officers were invested : —P . G . S . M ., Bro . Anderson , P . M . ; P . G . S . W ., Bro . Brodie , P . M . ; P . G . J . W . ; Bro . A . Dewar , P . M . ; P . G . Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Murray , W . M , ; P . G . Secretary , Bro . E . K . Tyler , P . M . ; A . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Goulel ; ( in the absence of the Chaplain elect ); . A . P . G . S . D ., Bro . Martin ; P . G . f . D ., Bro . T . gllispn : P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Bro " . W .

Fraser ; P . G . A ., Bro . W . Wilkinson ; P . G . A ., Bro . Errington ; P . G . S . R ., Bro . Captain Golilsmith ; Director of Music , Bro . Henry " Brett , P . G . President of Board of Stewards , Bro . James Reid Hendry ; P . G . I . G ., Bro . Home ; P . G . Tyler , Bro . Rawdon . In investing Bro . H . Brett as P . G . D . of Music , the

Installing Master took occasion to say that , though he had conducted many installations , he had never atteneicel one at which the musical portion of the ceremonies had been more tastefully and efficiently rendered than at this , and no where had he more enjoyeel the singing anel organ performances .

After the investiture Bro . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master , S . C , then addressed the lodge as follows : —Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , anel brethren : The time has now come when it is customary that I should address you as Master of this lodge , but I shall endeavour to be exceedingly brief ,

because we have already gone through two ceremonies which have detained you a great length of time , anil therefore 1 do not think this is a proper occasion on which I should occupy much more of your time . I will , however , avail myelf of saying a few words , which I deem appropriate to the occasion , and then I will elismiss you anel close for the first time this * Provincial Grand Lodge .

Freemasonry In New Zealand.

Brethren , you are all aware that Freemasonry has two great characteristics—Operative Masonry and Symbolical Masonry . The foundation of our lodges , no doubt , in its origin , was operative . Jt commenced with tbe building of the Temple of King Solomon , but now a great change had taken place in Masonry , so far as relates to i's operative character , for we have become symbolical or

speculative Masons ; we have abandoned operative Masonry altogether , and I daresay to a certain extent we have derived a large amount of advantage from the change . I hardly think it woulel suit me at the present time to perform the duties of Hiram , the Builder , or that it would suit you to cut timber on Mount Lebanon , or to quarry stones in Tyre . But what have we established'in the place

of that operative Masonry which , as regards our Order , no longer exists ? We have established an institution of the grandest possible character upon that foundation of 3 000 years ago ; an institution which is flourishing in every clime , and among every race ; there is none other like it in the whole world an institution whose greatness the brethren

acknowleelge with pride , an institution which all can seek entrance into with only two qualifications requisite—one being purity of character , and the other the acknowledgment of a Supreme Being . These are the only two qualifications required . Freemasonry is as wide as the world itself . It extends over Asia , Europe , America , Africa , and even Oceania and New Zealand , the most distant part of tbe

world from ancient civilization . Over the whole civilized globe , ajid wherever civilzcd roan sets his foot there we finel Freemasonry in all its glory . The great principle of Freemasonry is that we are all equal as Feecmasons . In this lodge every man is equal , except in so far as any of us may be put in authority over the others for the purpose of regulating the coneluct of the brethren , and guiding

the management of the institution . Freemasonry makes no distinctions as to creed or colour , Jew or Gentile , whoever they may be , all are equally acceptable ; and as to relig ious belief , the recognition of a Divine Being as the Great Architect of the Universe is the only qualification necessary for admission to the brotherhood . Of course , brethren , this is a theme upon which I might

descant at great length , but as I have alreatly promised to make my remarks as brief as possible , I will fulfil that promise . But there are a few matters with regard to myself which I should like to refer to , because there are some membersof thc Craft who have recently arrived in this colony , who are not aware of thc position I formerly held in connection with Frcmasonvy

and how long I have been a biother—milecd many of you were not born when I first became a member of the Craft . I holel in my hand a document which reminds me of the 23 rd of July 1839 , when I was initiated as an apprentice in Ihe mysteries of Freemasonry . I was in elue course raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and in October , 1839 , I was enrolled as a member of the Grand Lodge of

England , on the recorels of which my name stands at the present time . Now eluring that time it has devolved upon me to perform some of the most important Masonic acts . In tho first place having arrived in New Zeatand , I assisted in 1842 in instituting Lodge Ara , existing up to the present time , and I was elected as its first Master , I recollect that a that period a gentleman of the Jewish

persuasion came elown from Sydney . I do not know how it is that the gentlemen of that persuasion seem to be more intimately acquainted with our ceremonies than anyone else . I recollect that fact , and it reminds me of the perfect and regular way in which Bro . Lazar conducted the ceremony to-day . Yeu see St . Paul's Church there on the hill ; I assisted subsequently to the ceremony in laying

the foundation stone of that church . Five anel thirty years ago is a long time , brethren , a very long time to look back upon . Again , you see the Supreme Court , and I dare say many of you will recollect that I laid the foundation store of that building myself as a Master Mason in 1865 . In 18 77 , one of thc most pleasing incidents of

my career jn Masonry p-jci ^ ffed , when I was invited to thc Thames by brother Masons , You must understand that being an English Freemason , I had not yet become connected with any Scotch Lodge . [ The continuation of the above report will be given in our next , ]

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Derby.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DERBY .

This new Provincial Grand Chapter was consccrateel at the Masonic Hall Derby , on Thursday , 1877 . Comp . Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , installed the Right Hon . The Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., as Grand Superintendent , H . C . Okeover Esq ., R . W . P . G . D . of

England as Granel H ., anel John Gasby Esq ., as Grand J . The following companions were appointed as the Prov G . Officers : — W . Naylor , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . E . J . Campion , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . N . Thos . Horsley , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . P . S . F . Iliffe , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . ist . A . Soj

R , R . Duke , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . 2 nd . A . Soj Thos . Cox , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . Treas . Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A . P . Z . 1235 I > ro »' G- Rfg * - R . Grundcy , Z . 625 Prov . G . Sw ., B . T . Turner , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . Sta . B . G . T . Wright , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . D . of C . W . H . Marston , Z . 253 Prov . G . Org .

T . Slinn , 233 Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . Terry performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . In the evening there was a banquet , at which the R . W . P . G . M . presided and was most cordially welcomed . [ This report , unavoidably delayeel , is printed by special request . ]

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of the subscribers , to this institution held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall . Col . James Peters in the chair . There were also present Bros . John . Faulkr . er , S . Rawson , Thomas W . White ,

A . H . Tattershall , John Boyd , F . G . Baker , E . Spooner W . F . C . Moutrie , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , J . A . Rucker , Edward Cox , Thomas Cubitt , C . J . Rushworth , Thomas Massa , Joseph Smith , andF . R . W . Hedges for Secretary . The motion of the last meeting and of the House Committee , Quarterly Court , and Building Committee and Audit Committee , having been read , authority was

given to the Chairman to sign cheques . Bro . ' Hawsoti asked whether a Chairman had been secured for the next festival , as the time was running short . 1 he Chairman said there had not , but this subject hael engaged his attention , as well as the subject of the opening of the new building ; and he suggested that Lord Suffield should be applied to with respect to it .

It was then arranged that Lord Suffield should be written to , to enquire what time would be convenient to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , to open the building . The Chairman said he had been informed by Bro Hedges that there were already 100 Stewards for the next festival .

After some petitions had been received , the Committee granted permission to Bro . Little , Secretary , to conduct the business of the Institution at his home , on account of his ill-health , and the inclement state of the weather . An addition of £ 10 a year was maele to the salary of G . j S . Peachey , the clerk in the Secretary's office , and the Committee then aeljourned .

Masonic Concert At Aberavon.

MASONIC CONCERT AT ABERAVON .

The pretty assembly room of the Abcravon Public Hall was well patronised on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., to hear 3 concert given under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity , anel under the patronage of R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Eastern Division of South Wales ) , Sir George Elliot , M . P ., and of the W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . M . Tennant ,

and the officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . A number of distinguished Masons appeared in full Masonic costume , and a procession formed from the lodge room to the concert hall , the brethren of the Afan Lodge , and the W . M ., Bro . David , leading , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master bringing up the rear . Ah excellent programme was provided , but from some reason at present unexplained , the Misses

Gertrude and Jenny Lewis , who were engaged to sing , did not attend . As the matter somewhat effects the professional status of these popular artistes we trust that they will be able to satisfactorily explain their position in the matter . Their non-attendance caused much vexation and anxiety * to the committee who had arranged the concert , and the circumstance was disappointing to an

expectant audience . The latter showed much sympathy with the promoters , and their indulgence did not 50 unrewarded . The gentlemen who kindly gave their services redoubled their efforts to fill up the blank caused , and with a good measure of success . We have not space for lengthened details , but we may say the fine strong tenor voice of Bro . Videon Harding ( Carmarthen ) was heard to great advantage ; Bro . David Rosser's ( Aberdare )

pleasing style and musical voice gained him a full share of popular favour . The cornet solos of Bro . Blake ( Llanelly ) and Mr . Levy were artistic performances , and the flute solo by Mr . Hall received appreciative applause . Bro . Ratcliffe , of Llanelly , and Mr . Taliesin Richards ( Cwmavon ) did good service as accompanists . The choruses by members of Afan Lodge were nicely rendered , and notwithslaneling the drawback alluded to , " the concert was a musical and , we hope , a financial success .

Public Amusements.

Public Amusements .

GERMAN REED ' S ENTERTAINMENT . —There is . no entertainment in London more pleasing , more innocent , and yet withal more mirth moving than German Reed ' s . The present programme includes a musical comedietta entitled " Once in a century , " the plot of which turns upon a very happy conceit . We shall not tell the story , for the main charm of the piece consists of the surprise in store for the audience . Tbe comedietta is followed by a new musical

Sketch entitled " The Musical Almanack , " by Corney Grain . The musical sketches by this excellent sin ger , clever actor and thorough artist need no comment , their fame is universal , and of this new musical sketch we can only say that its one fault is its brevity ; we longetl for more , and this perhaps was the reason why the cocluding piece " Our New Doll ' s House " pleased us not . We understand that a new piece will shortly take thc place of the "Doll ' s House . "

LYCEUM . —At this theatre Mr . Irving plays alternately in " The Bells , " " The Lyons Mail , " and " Charles the First . " Of these plays the last named is by far the best , though thc scope for the great actor is narrower than in either of the other two . Besieles Mr . Irving never could play a good man very well , his forte is a villain , or at least a semi-villain . He made the character of Digby Grand

, in " Two Roses , " by the extra spice of hypocrisy which he threw into it . In " Charles the First " Mr . Irving does not even look thc upri ght , noble , open gentleman that Mr . Wills depicts ; he looks more like the Charles of protestant history . We elo not know whether Mr . Wills or Protestant history is in the right as to " Charles the First , " but we do know that Mr . Irving would have played the part of Cromwell to perfection .

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Mark Masonry. Article 3
THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE IN IRELAND. Article 3
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE IN IRELAND. Article 4
RESIGNATION OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON. Article 4
FREEMASONRY IN INDIA. Article 4
FREEMASONRY IN JAPAN. Article 4
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. Article 5
CONSECRATION OF THE STAR CHAPTER, No. 1275. Article 5
MOZART A FREEMASON. Article 5
Reviews. Article 6
NOTES ON ART, &c. Article 6
Masonic and General Tidings. Article 6
THE AESTHETICS OF MASONRY. Article 7
AN AWKWARD SPLIT. Article 7
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HENRY MUGGERIDGE TESTIMONIAL. Article 7
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PROVINCIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Article 8
ANOTHER SIDE TO THE PICTURE. Article 8
PEACE. Article 9
THE PRO GRAND MASTER Article 9
THE GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE Article 9
Original Correspondence. Article 9
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE. Article 10
MASONIC CHARITY BALL AT BOOTLE. Article 10
Multum in Parbo,or Masonic Notes and Queries. Article 10
CONSECRATION OF THE KING'S CROSS LODGE, No. 1732. Article 11
OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER AT CAMBRIDGE. Article 11
FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND. Article 12
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DERBY. Article 13
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Article 13
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Freemasonry In New Zealand.

extended to us thc right hand of fellowship by joining in the ceremony . Time will not permit me to address you at any great length . To give an outline of such an ancient institution as Freemasonry , would be like repeating tbe history of the world , its area is so vast , its subject so multifarious , anel the treasures gathered for ages into its archives are so numerous .

The intellectual man is struck with Freemasonry as comprehending in all its varieties the whole of human life , the contemplation of which is inexhaustible . Suffice it to sa * s , that a Mason , no matter what his creed may be , must be a believer in the Grand Architect of the Universe , he must be a law-abiding citizen , anil he is taught to measure his actions by the rule cf morality , as also to

retain in their fullest splendour those truly Masonic ornaments which are the distinguishing characteristics of the Order , " Benevolence and Charity . " From the earliest ages Freemasonry has been subject to opposition , but firm in its rectitude it has successfully withstood it , and even to this day there are those . who decry it—knowing nothing of it , and from their ignorance , cannot comprehend its

intellectual and moral development , It is that sacred bond that teaches us the immortality of the soul , that binds men of the most discordant opinions into one band of brothers , gives one language to all nations , and one altar to men of all religions . There are those who pretend to deny the existence of a Supreme Governor of the Universe , and death to them would be but an eternal sleep . What a faith

for a rational being to hold in a worlel teeming with wonders of animal and vegetable life . We behold thc waters of a noble river flowing ceaselessly onward to swell the mighty ocean ; there they do not remain . The glorious sun , in its bright career , attracts the pure elements again to the skies , where , waited by evening zephyrs over distant hills , silently at night it descends

in gentle dew to coil the arid plain , or condensed in heavy clouels , in dark horizon and in lightning ' s lurid glare , proclaims the approaching storm , pouring the treasures of heaven in liberal profusion over the vast field of human labour—causing the grass to grow , the grain to swell , the trees to bud , and the heart of man to rejoice . They cannot discern in this the handiwork of thc Creator . The Freemason , however , learns that , when he has

performed his allotted task , when this life is ended , it closes to open upon a newer and a higher one , where in a second temple and purer lodge , he will finel " Eternal Truth . "For on Him he will calmly rely To whom alone All secrets are known , Who reigns supreme on high . At the conclusion of the address , Bro . Lazar offereel up prayer .

Ode— " Now the Evening Shadows . " Now the evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rites reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast , God of Light ! whose love unceasing , Doth to all Thy works attend ,

Crown our order with Thy blessing : Build , sustain us to the end . Humbly now we bow before Thee , Grateful for Thy aiel Divine ; Everlasting power and glory , Mighty Architect ' . be Thine . At 3 o ' clock , the officers and brethren of Lodge St .

Andrew assembleel in the Hall , and thc W . M ., Bro . Walker , having raised the Lodge to the Third Degree , Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master ( elect ) , was receiveel with the customary Masonic honours . The ceremony of the installation differed very slightly from that in the case of Bro . Graham , D . G . M ., E . C . The consecration of the Loelge was performeel by the Installing Master anil Bro .

Walker , W . M . ; Bro . Murray , . W . M ., Sir Walter Scott ; and Bro . Brodie , P . H ., Sir Walter Scott , sprinkled the corn , wine , and oil . After the consecration , a very beautiful opening prayer was offered up by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Gould , P . G . Chaplain . After the investiture of P . G . M ., Bro . thc Hon F .

Whitaker , thelfollowing officers were invested : —P . G . S . M ., Bro . Anderson , P . M . ; P . G . S . W ., Bro . Brodie , P . M . ; P . G . J . W . ; Bro . A . Dewar , P . M . ; P . G . Treasurer , Bro . T . L . Murray , W . M , ; P . G . Secretary , Bro . E . K . Tyler , P . M . ; A . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . F . Goulel ; ( in the absence of the Chaplain elect ); . A . P . G . S . D ., Bro . Martin ; P . G . f . D ., Bro . T . gllispn : P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Bro " . W .

Fraser ; P . G . A ., Bro . W . Wilkinson ; P . G . A ., Bro . Errington ; P . G . S . R ., Bro . Captain Golilsmith ; Director of Music , Bro . Henry " Brett , P . G . President of Board of Stewards , Bro . James Reid Hendry ; P . G . I . G ., Bro . Home ; P . G . Tyler , Bro . Rawdon . In investing Bro . H . Brett as P . G . D . of Music , the

Installing Master took occasion to say that , though he had conducted many installations , he had never atteneicel one at which the musical portion of the ceremonies had been more tastefully and efficiently rendered than at this , and no where had he more enjoyeel the singing anel organ performances .

After the investiture Bro . F . Whitaker , Provincial Grand Master , S . C , then addressed the lodge as follows : —Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , anel brethren : The time has now come when it is customary that I should address you as Master of this lodge , but I shall endeavour to be exceedingly brief ,

because we have already gone through two ceremonies which have detained you a great length of time , anil therefore 1 do not think this is a proper occasion on which I should occupy much more of your time . I will , however , avail myelf of saying a few words , which I deem appropriate to the occasion , and then I will elismiss you anel close for the first time this * Provincial Grand Lodge .

Freemasonry In New Zealand.

Brethren , you are all aware that Freemasonry has two great characteristics—Operative Masonry and Symbolical Masonry . The foundation of our lodges , no doubt , in its origin , was operative . Jt commenced with tbe building of the Temple of King Solomon , but now a great change had taken place in Masonry , so far as relates to i's operative character , for we have become symbolical or

speculative Masons ; we have abandoned operative Masonry altogether , and I daresay to a certain extent we have derived a large amount of advantage from the change . I hardly think it woulel suit me at the present time to perform the duties of Hiram , the Builder , or that it would suit you to cut timber on Mount Lebanon , or to quarry stones in Tyre . But what have we established'in the place

of that operative Masonry which , as regards our Order , no longer exists ? We have established an institution of the grandest possible character upon that foundation of 3 000 years ago ; an institution which is flourishing in every clime , and among every race ; there is none other like it in the whole world an institution whose greatness the brethren

acknowleelge with pride , an institution which all can seek entrance into with only two qualifications requisite—one being purity of character , and the other the acknowledgment of a Supreme Being . These are the only two qualifications required . Freemasonry is as wide as the world itself . It extends over Asia , Europe , America , Africa , and even Oceania and New Zealand , the most distant part of tbe

world from ancient civilization . Over the whole civilized globe , ajid wherever civilzcd roan sets his foot there we finel Freemasonry in all its glory . The great principle of Freemasonry is that we are all equal as Feecmasons . In this lodge every man is equal , except in so far as any of us may be put in authority over the others for the purpose of regulating the coneluct of the brethren , and guiding

the management of the institution . Freemasonry makes no distinctions as to creed or colour , Jew or Gentile , whoever they may be , all are equally acceptable ; and as to relig ious belief , the recognition of a Divine Being as the Great Architect of the Universe is the only qualification necessary for admission to the brotherhood . Of course , brethren , this is a theme upon which I might

descant at great length , but as I have alreatly promised to make my remarks as brief as possible , I will fulfil that promise . But there are a few matters with regard to myself which I should like to refer to , because there are some membersof thc Craft who have recently arrived in this colony , who are not aware of thc position I formerly held in connection with Frcmasonvy

and how long I have been a biother—milecd many of you were not born when I first became a member of the Craft . I holel in my hand a document which reminds me of the 23 rd of July 1839 , when I was initiated as an apprentice in Ihe mysteries of Freemasonry . I was in elue course raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and in October , 1839 , I was enrolled as a member of the Grand Lodge of

England , on the recorels of which my name stands at the present time . Now eluring that time it has devolved upon me to perform some of the most important Masonic acts . In tho first place having arrived in New Zeatand , I assisted in 1842 in instituting Lodge Ara , existing up to the present time , and I was elected as its first Master , I recollect that a that period a gentleman of the Jewish

persuasion came elown from Sydney . I do not know how it is that the gentlemen of that persuasion seem to be more intimately acquainted with our ceremonies than anyone else . I recollect that fact , and it reminds me of the perfect and regular way in which Bro . Lazar conducted the ceremony to-day . Yeu see St . Paul's Church there on the hill ; I assisted subsequently to the ceremony in laying

the foundation stone of that church . Five anel thirty years ago is a long time , brethren , a very long time to look back upon . Again , you see the Supreme Court , and I dare say many of you will recollect that I laid the foundation store of that building myself as a Master Mason in 1865 . In 18 77 , one of thc most pleasing incidents of

my career jn Masonry p-jci ^ ffed , when I was invited to thc Thames by brother Masons , You must understand that being an English Freemason , I had not yet become connected with any Scotch Lodge . [ The continuation of the above report will be given in our next , ]

Provincial Grand Chapter Of Derby.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DERBY .

This new Provincial Grand Chapter was consccrateel at the Masonic Hall Derby , on Thursday , 1877 . Comp . Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , installed the Right Hon . The Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., as Grand Superintendent , H . C . Okeover Esq ., R . W . P . G . D . of

England as Granel H ., anel John Gasby Esq ., as Grand J . The following companions were appointed as the Prov G . Officers : — W . Naylor , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . E . J . Campion , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . S . N . Thos . Horsley , P . Z . 253 Prov . G . P . S . F . Iliffe , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . ist . A . Soj

R , R . Duke , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . 2 nd . A . Soj Thos . Cox , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . Treas . Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , M . A . P . Z . 1235 I > ro »' G- Rfg * - R . Grundcy , Z . 625 Prov . G . Sw ., B . T . Turner , P . Z . 1235 Prov . G . Sta . B . G . T . Wright , P . Z . 731 Prov . G . D . of C . W . H . Marston , Z . 253 Prov . G . Org .

T . Slinn , 233 Prov . G . Janitor . Comp . Terry performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . In the evening there was a banquet , at which the R . W . P . G . M . presided and was most cordially welcomed . [ This report , unavoidably delayeel , is printed by special request . ]

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of the subscribers , to this institution held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall . Col . James Peters in the chair . There were also present Bros . John . Faulkr . er , S . Rawson , Thomas W . White ,

A . H . Tattershall , John Boyd , F . G . Baker , E . Spooner W . F . C . Moutrie , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , J . A . Rucker , Edward Cox , Thomas Cubitt , C . J . Rushworth , Thomas Massa , Joseph Smith , andF . R . W . Hedges for Secretary . The motion of the last meeting and of the House Committee , Quarterly Court , and Building Committee and Audit Committee , having been read , authority was

given to the Chairman to sign cheques . Bro . ' Hawsoti asked whether a Chairman had been secured for the next festival , as the time was running short . 1 he Chairman said there had not , but this subject hael engaged his attention , as well as the subject of the opening of the new building ; and he suggested that Lord Suffield should be applied to with respect to it .

It was then arranged that Lord Suffield should be written to , to enquire what time would be convenient to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , to open the building . The Chairman said he had been informed by Bro Hedges that there were already 100 Stewards for the next festival .

After some petitions had been received , the Committee granted permission to Bro . Little , Secretary , to conduct the business of the Institution at his home , on account of his ill-health , and the inclement state of the weather . An addition of £ 10 a year was maele to the salary of G . j S . Peachey , the clerk in the Secretary's office , and the Committee then aeljourned .

Masonic Concert At Aberavon.

MASONIC CONCERT AT ABERAVON .

The pretty assembly room of the Abcravon Public Hall was well patronised on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., to hear 3 concert given under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity , anel under the patronage of R . W . Prov . Grand Master ( Eastern Division of South Wales ) , Sir George Elliot , M . P ., and of the W . Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . M . Tennant ,

and the officers of thc Provincial Grand Lodge . A number of distinguished Masons appeared in full Masonic costume , and a procession formed from the lodge room to the concert hall , the brethren of the Afan Lodge , and the W . M ., Bro . David , leading , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master bringing up the rear . Ah excellent programme was provided , but from some reason at present unexplained , the Misses

Gertrude and Jenny Lewis , who were engaged to sing , did not attend . As the matter somewhat effects the professional status of these popular artistes we trust that they will be able to satisfactorily explain their position in the matter . Their non-attendance caused much vexation and anxiety * to the committee who had arranged the concert , and the circumstance was disappointing to an

expectant audience . The latter showed much sympathy with the promoters , and their indulgence did not 50 unrewarded . The gentlemen who kindly gave their services redoubled their efforts to fill up the blank caused , and with a good measure of success . We have not space for lengthened details , but we may say the fine strong tenor voice of Bro . Videon Harding ( Carmarthen ) was heard to great advantage ; Bro . David Rosser's ( Aberdare )

pleasing style and musical voice gained him a full share of popular favour . The cornet solos of Bro . Blake ( Llanelly ) and Mr . Levy were artistic performances , and the flute solo by Mr . Hall received appreciative applause . Bro . Ratcliffe , of Llanelly , and Mr . Taliesin Richards ( Cwmavon ) did good service as accompanists . The choruses by members of Afan Lodge were nicely rendered , and notwithslaneling the drawback alluded to , " the concert was a musical and , we hope , a financial success .

Public Amusements.

Public Amusements .

GERMAN REED ' S ENTERTAINMENT . —There is . no entertainment in London more pleasing , more innocent , and yet withal more mirth moving than German Reed ' s . The present programme includes a musical comedietta entitled " Once in a century , " the plot of which turns upon a very happy conceit . We shall not tell the story , for the main charm of the piece consists of the surprise in store for the audience . Tbe comedietta is followed by a new musical

Sketch entitled " The Musical Almanack , " by Corney Grain . The musical sketches by this excellent sin ger , clever actor and thorough artist need no comment , their fame is universal , and of this new musical sketch we can only say that its one fault is its brevity ; we longetl for more , and this perhaps was the reason why the cocluding piece " Our New Doll ' s House " pleased us not . We understand that a new piece will shortly take thc place of the "Doll ' s House . "

LYCEUM . —At this theatre Mr . Irving plays alternately in " The Bells , " " The Lyons Mail , " and " Charles the First . " Of these plays the last named is by far the best , though thc scope for the great actor is narrower than in either of the other two . Besieles Mr . Irving never could play a good man very well , his forte is a villain , or at least a semi-villain . He made the character of Digby Grand

, in " Two Roses , " by the extra spice of hypocrisy which he threw into it . In " Charles the First " Mr . Irving does not even look thc upri ght , noble , open gentleman that Mr . Wills depicts ; he looks more like the Charles of protestant history . We elo not know whether Mr . Wills or Protestant history is in the right as to " Charles the First , " but we do know that Mr . Irving would have played the part of Cromwell to perfection .

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