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ensuing year . The names of all eligible members having been read , and scrutineers appointed , ballot papers were distributed . Several of the elig ible brethren present declared themselves not candidates . Bro . Plumb , S . VV ., was duly elected VV . M . Bro . Tornirig , Treasurer , was proposed for re-election , but declined ; ancl Bro . Sledge

( the only other brother nominated ) was duly elected Treasurer . Bro . Stainer was . c _ oscn as Tyler . The names of several brethren who were twelve months in arrears of dues were ordered to be erased from the roll unless payment be made before the June meeting . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed .

SYDNEY . —Zetland Lodge ( No . -SS ) - — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on loth May ; Bro . Hancock , " W . M . presiding . There was _ a large attendance of members and visitors . Dunedin , N . Z ., Balmain , Empress of India , and other lodges were strongly represented . One distinguished brother honoured the lodge with his presence from Lodge Otago , S 44 , Bro .

D . M . Masson , who had shown particular attention to Bro . Hancock when travelling lately through that country . Bro . Masson is on his way to Europe , our brotherly good wishes accompanying him , trusting he may enjoy I 113 trip and speedily return . One brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the VV . M . in a very pleasing manner , although suffering from indisposition . This being the

night for the election of VV . M . Treasurer and lyler for the snsuing year , the lodge proceeded to that important privilege and duty ; ten brethren were entitled to nomination ; all , however , waived their right in favour of our esteemed and highly qualified S . VV . Bro . J . H . Daniells . Bro . Hugh Patrick , was unanimously elected Treasurer in the room of Bro . N . Hopson , P . D . G . T ., who wishing not

to retain the position in consequence of his removal to his suburban residence , did not wish to be re-elected . Bro . J . Stainer was also elected Tyler . For the honours conferred the brethren returned thanks . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and a brother for joining . The business being concluded the lodge was closed , the VV . M . inviting all brethren present to banquet , where the good things were enjoyed , and several stirring speeches commenting on

the abilities exercised b y the VV . M . A very entertaining and lucid account was given of the consecration of a new Masonic Lodge to work under the English Constitution at Paramatta by R . W . Bro . John Williams , D . G . M ., his officers , and about one hundred more distinguished members of the Craft . Vocal and instrumental muric having been enjoyed , and the usual toasts given and heartily responded to , a very satisfactory and fraternal meeting was brought to a close .

SYDNEY . —Tranquillity Lodge ( No . 1552 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on 12 th May , the VV . M . being in thc chair . Two gentlemen were accepted as candidates for initiation , as also one affiliating member . ' A very large number of visitors , in response to the invitations , being present to witness the installation , other business was considerably curtailed , and that

ceremony proceeded with . The VV . M ., elect , Bro . Solomon , P . M ., having been duly presented , the retiring Master , VV . Bro . M . D . Mitchell , performed the ritual in a very impressive manner . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . M . D . Mitchell , I . P . M . ; Brickwood , S . W . ; L . Barnett , J . W . ; E . Saber , Treas . ; L . Samuel , Sec . ; C . B . Forster , Org . ; N . Herman , S . D . ; VV . P . Bretnall ,

J . D . ; Locbel , I . G . ; Day and J . Herman , Stewards ; and Stainer , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the names of two gentlemen were handed to the Secretary as candidates for initiation , and the lodge having been closed the brethren retired to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the intervals being enlivened by some excellent vocal and

instrumental music ably rendered by several talented brethren , under the direction of Bro . C . B . Foster . The newly-installed Master took occasion , in responding to the bumper drank in his honour , to allude in feeling terms to the recent severe illness of the retiring S . W ., Bro . I . L . Isaacs , and expressed his sincere regret that , by his medical attendant's advicehe was precluded from accepting the

, chair of the Worshipful Master , a position which his assiduity and attention had justly given him claim to . Bro . Isaacs thanked the W . M . and members for their expression ? of kindness towards him , and said that although he was not in office he hoped his future health would permit him to be as regular in his attendance as heretofore .

* ALBURY . —Combermere Lodge ( No . 1795 ) . — The regular meeting was held on 17 th May . The lodge was opened by the VV . M . at S o ' clock p . m . ; thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Several accounts passed for payment . A circular was received from Bro . Ewens , Hon . Secretary to the Benevolent Institution , asking that our delegate be notified to attend a

general meeting of delegates to be held on 31 st May , 1 SS 1 . The R . W . the D . G . Master's speech was read in the lodge , and after a great deal of discussion it was resolved to forward a donation of £ . 5 . 5 s . ; but as to becoming annual subscribers , it was decided that the matter lie on the table till next regular meeting . In the meantime the Secretary to obtain further information from Sydney . Bro . Lambert

resigned his office as S . W . in the lodge , and asked for hi * clearance , his removal from Albury being the cause of his withdrawing . The W . M . very much regretted the loss to the lodge of Bro . Lambert , who had been a very worthy and energetic Mason while a member of this lodge . Afterwards it was resolved that an addtess and testimonial be presented to Bro . Lambert , ancl a Committee was appointed

to carry it out . An emergency meeting wa . held -. j ib May , for the purpose of presenting Bro . Lambert , Past S . VV . of this lodge , with an address and purse of sovereigns , on bis departure for ( Vcelong . The VV . M . opened the lodge and addressed the brethren present , stating the object of the meeting , and in a few appropriate words presented Bro . Lambert

with the address and purse of sovereigns . Bro . Lambert replied in an eloquent speech , deeply regretting having to sever his connection with this lodge ; but it was oiving to Mrs . Lambert , as well as himself , suffering from ill-health ' . Some of the brethren present .. Iso addressed a _ few words to Bro . Lambert on his departure from Albury . This closed the- business . The brethren remained a few minutes to drink "The Health of Bro . and Mrs . Lambert . '

South Africa.

South Africa .

1 he installation of the Masters elect of the Cosmopolitan Lodge , No . 1409 , the Richard Giddy Lodge , No . 1574 , and the Charles Warren Lodge , No . 1 S 32 , took place in the lodge room of the former on the 24 th June ( St . John's Day ) . The members of each lodge met together in large

numbers , and the number of Masons then present was an undoubted proof that Freemasonry in Kimberley is in a flourishing condition . Bro . D . Haarhoff conducted the ceremony , and among the visiting Past Masters were Bros . J . Hemming , C . C ., i-Iodgkins , Grand Lodge of China , D . Moss , and 1 . Alexander .

The following were the officers appointed for respective lodges : COSMOPOLITAN LODGE , NO . 1409 . VV . Bro . D . N . Defries , VV . M . VV . Bro . D . J . Haarhoff , I . P . M . Bro . VV . P . Hutton , S . VV . „ J . C . Lucas , J . W . ,, Joseph Hayes , lreasurcr .

„ J . S . Stuart , Secretary . „ VV . R . Bryant , S . D . „ G . H . Langmead , J . D . „ H . Opie , I . G . „ E . J . Soundv " ) „ VV . D . Smith [ -Stewards . „ H . Swift ) „ C . M . Davis , M . C . „ H . J . Kennett , Tyler .

RICHARD GIDDY LODGE , No . 1574 . Bro . G . C . Kilgour , VV . M . „ VV . Smith , S . VV . „ A . L . Neale , J . W . „ J . D . Norden , Sec . „ S . Ncels , Treas .

„ VV . Forster , S . D . „ P . Tallerman , J . D . ,, S . H . George , I . G . „ Cecil Wright , O . G . 1 .. A . Heath , " )

„ „ A . Hess > Stewards . „ C . E . Tbicbert ) ,, Pfaclzer , M . C .

CIIARI . ES WARREN LODGE , NO . 1 S 32 . Bro . D . E . Doveton , P . M . „ G . A . Blackboard , VV . M . „ I . C Wylie , S . W . „ R . H . Blackboard , J . W . „ C Aburrow . S . D . „ K . Rowles , J . D .

,, F . Harwood , I reasurcr . ,, A . P . Woolley , Secretary .

,, G . Riesle , I . G . „ C Allen , Tyler . „ J . Withcombe , " )

,, Dickie , f Stewards . „ A . Wylie , J DUTOITSPAN . —Peace and Harmony Lodge ( Dutch Constitution ) . —According to custom , this lodge , working under the Dutch Constitution , held their annual banquet on St . John's Day , June 24 th , haying their installation the same morning , when thc following officers were

appointed : Bro . C . Roberts . I . P . M . ,, B . Klisser , VV . M . „ A . Yockmonitz , D . M . „ i . Sombcck , S . VV . „ Barnes , J . W .

„ H . Hull , In . ,, A . Fair , Or . ,, 1 " . Campbell , Al . „ H . N . Campbell , Sec . „ Lomas , Arch . ,, K . Harris , M . Music .

,, Partridge , M . C . „ Avis , Armb . ,, Bayley , I . G . ,, Kuiper , Tyler .

The banquet was held in the Carnarvon Hotel , andrellected the highest credit on the host , Mr . Height . Over eighty gentlemen sat down to a most excellent repast , ancl , to judge from appearances , enjoyed themselves very heartily . Bro . Bernard Klisser , the Master of the Peace and Harmony Lodge , occupied the chair , and was supported by his ofiicers and the newly-installed Masters ancl Officers of the Kimberley Lodge . All being in full Alasonic clothing ,

wearing the jewels of their different degrees , the appearance of thc dining room , when all were seated , was one to be remembered , for we do not recollect having seen in our assemblages here so many high and distinguished members of thc Craft together at one lime , among whom wc noticed Past Masters llodgkins , Benuie , Hackney , Murray ( of Capetown ) , DeKock , and J . Alexander Richter ; also Bros . G . Kiljrour , Defries and Blackboard . We also recognised

Bros . L . 11 . Lyons , Granichstadtcn , Isaacs , Heath , Goldsmith , Campbell , Weil , Ncels , Crcewel , Tallerman , Yockmonitz , Langford , Aria , Bailey and Moss , in all about one hundred gathered round the heavil y laden tables . The good things of the dinner having received that consideration they were justly entitled to , the speeches usual on such occasions were proceeded with . " The Oueen and the Craft . "

" His Majesty thc King of the Netherlands . " " His Royal Highness the Grand Master , Prince Frederick of the Netherlands . " " His Royal Hig hness the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England . " " The D . G . M . ' ' -. nf the Various Con . litulion- , in this Province , " given by the CHAIRMAN in the order named , being received with enthusiasm . Bro . RICUT __ , P . M ., then proposed "Thc Health of

Bro . Klisser , the W . M ., in glowing terms , and winch was duly responded to . Bro . Klisser receiving quite an ovation on resuming his seat . "The W . M . ' s and Officers of the Different Lodges in the Province " being the next toast , was acknowledged by W . M . ' s Bros . Kii . ciouK , BLACKBOARD , ancl DEFRIESiiewly-in _ tailed bietliien . "Our Ab'ent Brethren " were not forgotten , and came next on the lict , Bro . Bi'P . t . 'ES proposing , the response coming from the chair .

South Africa.

The DEPUTY MASTER "Yockmonitz" then asked the members of Peace and Harmony to drink to " The Visiting Brethren "—so many visitors being present it was difficult to select any one in particular , but Past Master Murray , of Capetown , being called upon , replied in a well chosen speech . "The Press" was left in thc hands of Past Maste HODGKINS , which was given in a clear and pointed man

ner , and received accordingly . "Our Sisters" and "Poor and Distressed Brethren " came last . And we must not omit to mention that Bros . Foote and Cohen sang some capital songs , both gentlemen luckily being in good voice at the time . The

proceeding'senlivened by a brass band—lasted til ! midnight , and all seem to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The banquet was acknowledged by all who took part in it to have been a complete success . Thc satisfactory character of all the arrangements is due in a great measure to the pains taken by Bro . Harry Campbell , thc energetic Secretary of the Peace and Harmony Lodge .

South America.

South America .

BUENOS AYRES . — Excelsior Lodge ( No . C 17 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on St . John ' s Day , 24 th June . The lodge was opened at 3 . 15 p . m . ; the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and after some private business had been dispatched , visitors were admitted . Commissions from the lodges Star of the South , No . 1025 , and Acacia , No . S 76 , under the Grand Lodge of Englandand from the lodges

, Unkme ltaliana , Moralidad , Amie des Naufrages , and other lodges working in the Scotch Rite were admitted . A letter from the Grand Master of the Argentine Orient , Bro . M . H . Langenbeim , excusing his non-attendance , and wishing the iodge every prosperity , was presented in open lodge by the Grand Warden of that Orient , Bro . C C de Ezcurra . Finally the D . D . G . M ., Bro . A . M . Bell , the D . G . S . W ., Bro . G . J . Ryan , the D . G . J . W ., Bro . H .

Joseph , thc D . G . S . D ., Bro . VV . T . Livingston , the acting D . G . J . B ., Bro . VV . J . Corratos , the D . G . ' A . D . C , Bro . H . Wilson , and the acting D . G . P ., Bro . G . Stcarn , were admitted and received in due form . Bro . A . A . Bell was passed to thc Second Degree . The D . G . S . W ., Bro . Ryan , who had been appointed Installing Master , owing to the absence of the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Masefield , in Cordoba , at the installation meeting of the lodge Southern

Cross , No . 1740 , now took possession of the chair , and replaced thc ofiicers of the lodge by those of the District Grand Lodge . Bro . C . Trevor Mold , D . G . Sec , who had been re-elected , was now presented to the Installing Master , by Bro . I . P . M . Ramsay , D . G . Treasurer , and duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of thc Order . Bro . Ryan then proceeded to invest the officers appointed forthe ensuing year as follows ,

viz ., Bros . F . J . Morphy , S . VV . ; J . Hopwood , J . W . ; J . Hogg , Treasurer ; R . O . Watson , Secretary ; R . O'Grady , S . D . ; T . R . Cornish , J . D . ; ) . II . Getting , M . C ; F . R . Hancock , Organist ; V ' V . A . Isard , I . G . ; II . VV . Watson and C . Schultze , Stewards ; ancl C . Butcher , Tyler . The VV . M . now thanked the members of the lodge Excelsior for the high honour they had conferred upon him in reelecting him Master of the lodge . He also thanked the Installing Master , Bro . Ryan , D . G . S . W ., and the other

members of the District Grand Lodge for their attendance at the meeting , and , in conclusion , be welcomed the various lodges and brethren who had attended the ceremony . Appropriate speeches were made by several ot thc brethren , and at C p . m . the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren of the York Rite then adjourned to thc annual banquet , given by the lodges Excelsior and Star of the South , which was numerously attended , ancl passed off with great success .

The British Association.

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION .

For some time past the approaching visit of the British Association to York for its jubilee meeting has been a matter of interest to the inhabitants of the ancient capital of the North , and the Freemasons have had under consideration the question of according lo their distinguished Masonic visitors a special welcome . Committees for the

purpose of taking this matter into consideration were appointed some w _ ck _ ago by both lodges , and on Monday night a meeting of this' joint Committee was held at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . M . Rooke , W . M . York Lodge , 23 G ; A . Buckle . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . Eboracum , 1611 ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . 1 O 11 ; J . S . Rymer , S . W . 23 C ; and others .

Ihe whole question was thoroughly discussed , and it was arranged that thc two York lodges should give a reception at the Masonic Hall on a day to he subsequently decided upon ; that arrangements should be made for the reading of papers , & c , and for a handsome collation ; and that thc patronage of the leading Masons in the county should

be asked . Bros . A . Buckle , P . M ., and J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., were appointed joint Secretaries . There seems to be every prospect of this proving a most successful gathering , and it is certain that nothing will be wanting on thc part of the York brethren to make it as successful as possible .

W HAT S HALL WE D RINK ?—No summer beverage so refreshing , so wholesome , none so delicious and grateful to the taste , when hot , tired , and thirsty , as a glass of Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy taken with aerated waters or lemonade . As ); pointedly for it by name , as

substitutes and mixtures abound , report adulterations to the manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller , Maidstone . Sold at the Crystal Palace , and by Bertram and Roberts everywhere , also at the clubs , the hotels , and all noted places of refreshment .

POSTAGE AND RECEIPT STAMPS . —A correspondent to the City Press writes : "As , unquestionably , misapprehension exists as to the legality of using two halfpenny stamps in giving a receipt , I have applied to the Inland Revenue Office , Somerset House , and have received this morning their reply , that ' the duty on a receipt cannot be denoted by two halfpenny stamps . '"