Jottings From The Antipodes.

Bro . Lord Brassey was in June installed W . M . of the Clarke Lodge , No . ( jS ( Victorian Constitution ) . It is expected that his lordship will , next year , be elected to the chair of the Combermere Lodge , No . 752 , the only English Lodge in the Colony .

Bros , the Hon . A . C . Gregory , C . M . G ., M . L . C , and John Fenwick , P . A . G . D . C . England , District Grand Master snd District Grand Secretary respectively of Queensland , E . G ., have become affiliating members of the Cambrian Lodge " of Australia , No . 656 , E . C .

The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales is about to be incorporated by Act of Parliament , " with power to sue and be sued ; to acquire and hold real and personal estate ; and to sell , exchange , assign , or convey same . " This , it must be confessed , is a new departure in Freemasonry . One of the oldest lodges under the New South Wales Constitution is in

open rebellion , namely , Lodge St . Andrew , No . 7 , originally belonging to the Scottish Constitution . The trouble is ritualistic , and an apt illustration of the futility of attempting to force uniformity of working amongst the private lodges of a jurisdiction . Some years ago , when Bro . Lord Carrington was Grand Master of New South Wales , an official ritual was printed and ordered

to be used in all the lodges . The lodge in question , however , . retained its old Scotch working , without interference up to the present year , when one of the Inspectors reported the lodge to the Supreme authorities . After a heated discussion in Grand Lodge it was decided that the Lodge St . Andrew must forthwith adopt the official working ; whereupon a special

meeting of the members was called " to take into consideration the position of the lodge by the recent decision of the Grand Lodge , and the advisability or otherwise of returning the charter . " At the meeting it was agreed by a strong majority to return the lodge warrant . This resolution remained to be confirmed at the July meeting .

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Prince Frederick William Lodge , No . 753 . A large number of brethren attended the installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the = Sth ult . The members included Bros . W . Parsons , W . M . ; J . Harvey Chandler , W . M . elect ; W . D . Slyman , P . M ., Treas . ; 1 . J . Thomas , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . Stephens , P . M ., Dep . G . D . C . ; R . P . Tabb , P . M . ; W . P . Clark , P . M . ; H . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; G . Scatteryard , P . M . ; Dr . F . R . Miller ; H . J . Thomas , P . M . ; J . Hopkins , A . J . Neck , W . Miller , and many others . Visitors : Bros . 1 . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . of C . ; T .

Reynolds , 1319 ; A . L . Achard , 2045 j R . McMillan , 1540 ; S . BlanMey , b . D . 1 S 3 ; S . Johnson , W . M . 1319 ; H . K . Cheese , P . M . 145 ; H . Allardyce , 1524 ; C . Coleman , P . M . 1423 ; W . Thome , 39 S South Africa ; E . Chace Carr , 23 ; J . F . Goldstein , J . D . 22 GS ; W . Gimlett , l . P . M . 1 G 95 ; J King , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; E . Young , I . P . M , IOJ I . S . Richardson , 25 S 0 ; A . H . Thomson , 1527 ; J , C . Kruse , 1624 ; S . C Rhodes , 2467 ; W . M . Roberts , 733 ; J . W . Curtis , P . M . 733 ; F . Elsborne , 2202 : C . Grassi , P . M . 1359 ; W . Boyer , 739 ; W . Chappie , P . M . 1425 ; T . Grace , 1582 : W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , a very satisfactory audit report was adopted . Bro . J . Harvey Chandler , W . M . elect , was next presented for installation and the ceremony was impressively and ably rendered by Bro . W . Parsons , who was invested with the collar of l . P . M . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . D . R . Redfearn , S . W . ; T . Cox , J . W . ; W . D . Slyman , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; A . B . Butt , S . D . ; W . A . Unwin , J . D .: T . B . Harpham , l . G . ; H . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Middx .,

D . C . ; J . T . Musgrave , Org . ; L . B . Conradi , B . B . Thomas , and M . E . Swann , Stwds . ; and C . Shepperd , Tyler . The I . P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his eminent services during the past year , and suitably acknowledged the gift . The W . M . having signified his intention of serving as Steward on behalf of the lodge for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , a sum of 10 guineas was voted as a donation to his list . Several propositions were received , and lodge was closed .

The reputation of the management of the establishment was fully maintained in the banquet which followed . An innovation in the toast list is worthy of notice , the W . M . having placed " The Charities " and "The Visitors , " before that of his own health . Bro . J . Stephens , D . G . D . C , in responding for " The Grand Officers , " referred to the illustrious heads of the Order who devo ted their time to further the interests of the Order , and none more so than the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master . The

rank and file could lay claim to having borne the heat and burden of the day in having taken an active part in Freemasonry . What could better rejoice the hearts of the G . Officers than to see a lodge like this : Some years ago the lodge numbered 3 o , _ and its growth in recent years had gladdened his heart . He had the honour of proposing the W . M . as an initiate into the lodge not many years ago—less than seven—when he expressed his confidence that Bro . Chandler would prove an acquisition to the roll of members . The W . M . had discharged every duty which had fallen upon him , and no member occupied a warmer corner in the hearts of the brethren .

"The Initiates" and "The Joining Member" were next given by the W . M ., the former having been initiated at an emergency meeting . In response , Bros . Alack , R . Miller , and W . Miller acknowledged the toast . Bro . J . J . Thomas , P . G . S . B ., answered for "The Masonic Charities" in an excellent speech , in which he urged the claims of the three Institutions . He was particularly

interested in the Boys' School , he said , having been a member of the Board of Management for some years . They had done all they could to riise that School in th *; estimation ol the Crait , ar . u , he tV . cught , were to be congratulated on the result . Next year being the centenary he hoped the brethren wou'd send in their names as Stewards to enable the management to build the new School at Bushey ani he sincerely hoped the W . M . ' s list would be well supported by the members .

The W . M . next gave " The Visitors , " cordially welcoming- Ihsm and coupling the names of Bros . Lewis Thomas , S . Johnson , W . Thorne , and Young . Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C , said they had enjoyed the hospitality , but more particularly the excellent working in the installation ceremony by the [ . P . M ., for as a Grand Officer of 20 years' standing , he had never seen better . He heartily congratulated liro . J . J . Thomas who had been raised to the Degree of a Grand O . Ticer , which he so well deserved .

Bro . S . Johnson , W . M . 1319 , in reply , said he had enjoyed the installation ceremony which had been a good rehearsal to him as he was looking forward to instal his successor in November . Bro . W . Thorne , frcm South Africa , referred briefly to Masonry in that district and was foilowed by Bro . Young , who also returned thanks . Bro . W . Parsons , l . P . M ., then proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said that Bio . Chandler possessed the necessary qualifications for the post , including those not stated in the Book of Constitutions . The W . M . had a splendid memory , was a

favourite with the members , an excellent host , and a sensible man of business , and what else couldjthey wish for in a man or a brother . A pleasing incident followed , the . vife of the W . M . being introduced to the brethren , and her health heartily drunk . Bio . J . Harvey Chandler , W . M ., who met with an enthusiastic reception , said it was simple to talk about others , but to respond for one's own health was a difficult thing . He felt , however , a great amount of pleasure in thanking them for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast . He thanked the I . P . M , for the kind

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sentiments expressed towards him . He had at all times done his very best for that lodge , and had also endeavoured to act fairly and straightforward to all the members . He had to thank Bro . Stephens for introducing him into Masonry , a step he much appreciated , and which he had never repented . A question having been asked with regard to a summer outing , he might say they had been subject to several misfortunes , and it had been decided to defer it until next year . He promised them a right royal good

cuting next year . It was his intention during the winter to have a lodge ball , as it was some years since they had held one , and he thought they were now strong enough . He attended one in connection with the Fellowship Lodge , and he should like to run one on that scale . With regard to the Charities he trusted they would all support him , as he was most anxious to have a good list . He wished to thank them for the many kindnesses he had received at their hands . He hoped to be worthy of it and to be spared for many years to enjoy the proud position in which they had placed him .

"The l . P . M . and Installing Master" was proposed by the W . M ., who also included "The Past Masters . " He referred in eulogistic terms to the installation ceremony as rendered by the I . P . M . and to the services of the Past Masters generally . Bros . W . Parsons , l . P . M ., and Slyman , P . M ., responded . " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The excellent programme of music was under the direction of Miss Ethel Winn , and was a great success . The artistes included Miss Lizzie Jones and Bros . J . Gawthrop , R . Griceand G . T . Mites .

, The W . M . presented each of the brethren present with a handsome match-box , artistically made in the shape of an elephant's head , as a souvenir of the interesting occasion .

District Grand Lodge Of Burma.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BURMA .

At a Quarterly Communication , held at Freemasons' Hall , Rangoon , on Tuesday , March 9 th , there were present—Bros . D . G . Macleod , D . G . M . ; L . L . Downes , D . D . G . M . ; R , Mutter , P . D . S . G . W ., as D . S . G . W . ; R . Napier , as D . J . G . W . ; Dr . N . N . Parakh , President of

the Board of General Purposes ; W . Bain , D . G . Sec . ; G . T . Thomas , P . D . J , G . W ., as D . S . G . D . ; Ally Akbar , D . J . G . D . ; H . E . Wilkins , D . G . S . of W . ; W . Wagstaff , as D . G . D . C . ; W . A . Samuel , as D . G . Reg . ; Cowasjee Muncherjee , P . D . G . Std . Br ., as D . G , Std . Br . ; A . M . Lear and J . S . Carlisle , D . G . Stwds . ; W . Collins , D . G . Tyler ; and several members and visitors .

The proceedings of the Quarterly Communication of the 28 th December , 1896 , having been printed and circulated , it was proposed by Bro . L . L , DOWNES , and seconded by Bro . R . NAPIER , and carried , that they be taken as read .

On the proposition of Bro . R . MUTTER , seconded by Bro . L . L . DOWNES , they were confirmed . The proceedings of the Board of General Purposes of the 23 rd February , 1897 , having been printed and circulated , it was proposed by Bro . R . MUTTER , and seconded by Bro . R . NAIUER , and carried , that they betaken as read .

On the proposition of Bro . J . C . BALTIVALLA , seconded by Bro , COWASJEE MUNCHERJEE , they were confirmed , and directed to be incorporated in the present proceedings . The proceedings of the Board of Benevolence of the 23 rd February , 1897 , having been printed and circulated , it was proposed by Bro . L . L . DOWNES , and seconded by Bro . J . C . BALTIVALLA , and carried , that they be taken as read .

On the proposition of Bro . L . L . DOWNES , seconded by Bro . R . NAPIER , they were confirmed and directed to be incorporated in the present proceedings . The DISTRICT GRAND SECRETARY reported the receipt of correspondence since the meeting of the Board of General Purposes .

The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER then addressed the brethren , and expressed his pleasure at being able to preside on that occasion in the District Grand Lodge . He said that from the proceedings of Board of General Purposes he was glad to see that all the lodges had been working harmoniously , and that nearly all returns and dues had been received . It was

to be regretted that a brother of Lodge Irrawaddy had been excluded for non-payment of dues , but had no doubt the course was inevitable . He observed that a few of those appointed to District Grand Lodge office had failed to pay their fees of honour , and he trusted that these would do so before the next communication , or at least have the courtesy to explain the non-payment .

The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER then said he had now to refer to a matter of great sorrow , for since the last meeting they had lost by death their Right Worshipful Bro . John Fairclough , late D . G . M . of Burma , whose loss every one who knew him would feel keenly . He had ruled that District wisely and well during his tenure of office , and had done much for ¦ the prosperity of the Craft which he loved so thoroughly . Only a short while ago he was hale and hearty till he was suddenly struck down with

paralysis , from which he never recovered . The D . G . M . said he felt sure the sympathy of the members of that District Grand Lodge would be with those sorrowing ones now left to mourn , and he was confident that those present would readily acquiesce in his proposition that the deep sense of that District Grand Lodge of the eminent services of the late worshipful brother be recorded , and that a letter of condolence be addressed to Mrs . Fairclough and her children .

This was seconded by the DEPUTY DISTRICT GRAND MASTER and unanimously carried . Apologies were read and ordered to be recorded from several brethren for unavoidable absence . There being no further business , District Grand Lodge was closed in due form .

Marriage.

Marriage .

MALUHN— -SIIKI ' HERU— On the 51 I 1 inst ., at St . Michael's , Abingdon , by the Rev . W . M . Shepherd , vicaV of Appleby , Rural Dean , uncle of the bride , assisted by the Rev . Bingham S . Maiden , vicar of Sheldwich , Kent , uncle of the bridegroom , and the Rev . Hanbury Miers , curate of the parish , Eustace Maiden , of Frant , Sussex , third son of the late Rev . Clifford Maiden , rector of St . Lawrence , Isle of Wight , and of Mrs . Maiden , of Tunbridge Wells , to Eva , youngest daughter of Edward Leader Shepherd , The Lindens ; Abingdon .