The Craft Abroad.

social standing than it possessed before , and especially since his Royal Highn » ss had become Grand Master , since which date the number of lodges on the roll of the Grand Lodge of England had doubled , and he felt sure the number of Masons had more than doubled . He said he had been a Mason for many years , in fact before he came to the West Indies 22 years ago , but for many years he had taken no active part in Masonry , as he had not heard good accounts of the Craft as then practised . He hoped that what he heard was not true , but he was informed that some of the brethren felt themselves 'bound to assist one another under any circumstances , for instance , on a jury were a

Mason was in the dock . He was sure that if at any time there had been any truth in such an idea , that time had long passed away , and that the true principles of Masonry were now adhered to . Any one who held such a fallacy must have completely forgotten that part of his solemn obligation which especially exempted all offences against the ln » <> f God , or the ordinances of the realm . For his part , if any Mason were brought before tiim for an offence he would punish him twofold , first for breaking the law , and agtin for bringing disgrace upon a most noble Order . He was glad ' to turn from that subject to one more pleasing . He said that the whole principles of Masonry could ; "be . summed

up in one word—Charity , such as described by St . Paul in hts Epistle to the Corinthians . Charity which is so nearly kin to sympathy or love . He thought the most beautiful symbol of Masonry , as a symbol , was the jewel worn by the Treasurer , a key . The key is the Masonic symbol of the human tongue , and teaches us never to speak ill of a neighbour , but if we cannot conscientiously speak well of him , to lock up our thoughts in our hearts and preserve the Masonic gift of silence . Speaking of H . R . H . the Grand Master of England , he said it was that sympathy with all classes which had endeared the Royal Family to the people . He mentioned lhe many near relations of her Majesty who had

held high office in Masonry , and the many instances in which she had shown sympathy with her subjects when disasters had overtaken them , particularly the recent disistrous fire in the Port of . Spain , when her Majesty had sent a telegram of sympathy . Her Majesty had identified herself , as far as possible , with the Craft . She was Grand Patroness to the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys and Girls , and was connected with other Masonic Institutions . She had on several important occasions received deputations from the Grand Lodge of England . Their beloved Princess of Wales was also connected with ¦ several Masonic Institutions . On a recent occasion his Royal Highness the Grand Master ,

with his Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Denmark , who was Grand Master of Denmark , had gone down to St . Bartholomew's ' . Hospital , and there inaugurated a lodge , which he considered the personification of Charity and sympathy . His Excellency then said that one and all should be proud to be members of a lodge called after so great a Mason as his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and he warmly thanked Bro . Henderson for having presented the picture , which he had very much pleasure in unveiling . His Excellency then drew a string , and exposed the portrait of the G'and Master , and the choir sang " Long live our Prince . "

Bro . Monier Willnms , on rising , said that he felt proud to have been asked by the W . M . to speak on such an occasion , and only felt his inability to say all he would like . He said he was proud to be a member of the lodge which had taken its name from so noble a man and grand a Mason as his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and he urged one and all present to endeavour to become better Masons and greater men . and that they could not better attempt it than by trying to follow in the footsteps of the Mason whose portrait had been unveiled that night .

The W . M . then extended his thanks to Bro . Henderson for his open-hearted and cheerful generosity in presenting that portrait to the lodge , so elegantly framed and suitable in every respect , and also a portrait of himself , which had been hung in the Committee-room , and explained that it was the idea of the lodge to become possessed of the pictures of all its Past Masters . He alluded to the untiring interest that Bro . Henderson had always shown in the welfare of the lodge . Bro . John Barclay then moved— " That a hear : y vote of thanks be extended to Bro . Henderson . " Bro . Lunt seconded , and it was carried unanimously .

Bro . _ Samuel Henderson , I . P . M ., then addressed the lodge at some length , and thanked it for all that had been said of him , much of which he , however , said he did not deserve ; but there was one thing which ever prompted him , and it was to do his duty to his mother lodge . He spoke of his recent interview with Bro . E . Letchworth , Grand Secretary , and said that he took a great interest in the welfare of the lodge , and

especially so since the visit of Lord Lathom . Bro . Letchworth , he said , f ivoured the establishing of a Grand Lodge for the West Indies , as well as the sending out of a daughter lodge by the Royal Prince of Wales , No . S 67 , as the number of members had so largely increased of late years , that if it continued on the same lines it might become unmanageable . In conclusion , 'he begged to thank the lodge for accepting the pictures from him .

The ceremony of affiliating Bro . Isaac H . Perreira was then performed , after which the lodge was closed , one and all of the brethren present having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Christmas And The Knight Templars.

CHRISTMAS AND THE KNIGHT TEMPLARS .

The '' Committee on Christmas Observance , " in connection with the Grand Encampment of Knights Templars , United States , has issued the notice in preparation for the coming Christmas . The following is to be the toast : " To our Most Eminent Grand Master , W . LaRue Thomas : Your duty to command : our duty to obey ;

May Christ , our Heavenly Master , bless and point the way . " The esteemed Grand Master ( an excellent successor to his beloved predecessor , Bro . Hugh Mc . Curdy ) sends the following response : " To the noble Fratns of a noble Ordet .

To command with love , to obey with love , Will meet the approval of Christ above . " The " Committee , " through the Grand Comm tnderies . represents over 100 , 000 Knights Templars , and all Fratres in good standing are fraternally invited

to participate in the Observance ; being 5 p . m . Greenwich , or 12 ( Noon ) Eastern Standard time . My good friend , Bro . Stephen Berry , of Portland , Maine , is the " Committee , " and for many years he has courteously asked me to be the medium of communicating with the Craft in this Country . W . J . HUGHAN .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Industry Lodge , No . 48 . A bumper and enthusiastic meeting of this thriving lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Gateshead-on-Tyne , when there was abundance of work . The W . M ., Bro . Adam Dodds , presided , and was sunported and assisted by the following brethren : Bros . Wm . Stafford , I . P . M . ; W . J . Jobson , P . M ., Treas . ; M . R . Wright , P . M . ; Wm . Brown , P . M .. D . C . ; R . Whitfield , P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M ., as S . W . ; H . Jackson , I . W . ; T . R . Jobson , P . M ., as Sec . ; T . Chegwidden , S . D . ; M . Holzapfe ! , J . D . ; R . Ferry . Org .: T . Armstong , I . G . ; J . T . Pragnell and T .

Douglas , Stewards ; J . Currv , Tyler ; R . Blythe , P . Cash , R . Atkinson , H . H . Pitt , T . W . Hilton , J . T . Corking , W . Robson , A . W . Blacklock , G . T . Bootes , J . A . Morris , J . Reid , J . Carr , R . Dodson , R . Forsyth , R . Hewett , W . Laws , I . Lightbown , G . Gillesby , G . Reid , G . Humble , N . Kyle , W . Towers , A . Dodds , W . W . Nichols , C . G . Nichols , and W . Irving . Amongst the Urge number of visitors were noticed Bros . R . Madgshon , W . M . 1119 ; R . Stewart , P . M . 42 + ; W . J . Heppell , J . W . 424 ; T . Tindale , S . D . 424 ; 1 . Burrell , S ; c . 424 ; W . F . Bailey . J . W . 1427 ; C . I . Ashdown . Sec . 1427 ; G .

H . Wear , W . M . 1427 : J . H . Leech , P . M . 97 ; E . Lantebach , W . M . 949 ; R . D . Smith , Sec . 949 ; J . T . Stark , S . W . 1676 ; S . Bell , P . M . 1626 ; J . A . Williamson , W . M . 1626 ; T . Beattie , l . W . 431 ; 1 . Walton , I . G . 431 ; J . J . Pemberv , 1346 ; J . Cameron , J . W . 541 ; E . Stephenson , S . W . 541 ; I . Tavtor , 1342 ; C . W . Hodgson , I . G . 659 ; G . Donkin , W . M . 16 7 6 ; T . H . Hevwood , S . D . 1507 ; C . P . Laidler . W . M . 1664 ; W . F . Hall , I . G . 406 ; W . M . Lyon , P . M . 406 ; F . Fairweather , S . D . 394 ; and others too numerous to mention .

After the usual preliminary business , Messrs . W . Sheriff and J . Cunningham were initiated by the W . M ., the ) . W . presenting the working tools and delivering the charge . Bros . W . Robson , T . W . Hilton , H . J . Mullen , and G . Reid wer « afterwards passed to the Second Degree , the acting S . W . exolaining the tools and delivering the charge . Four candidates for joining and initiation were proposed , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closrd .

The brethren afterwards retired to the banqueting room , which was overflowing with members and visitors , and a pleasant evening was concluded in harmony . It is intended to commence a tontine tor the Metropolitan Charities in connection with this lodge .

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