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Scotland.
the Committee of Management , " by the Grand Master , which was duly responded to ; " M . W . Grand Master and Brother Masons , " by the noble Chairman ; and " The Young Duchess of Athole , " by Viscount Strathallan . The brethren were then marched off to the train to be conveyed home , or walked to their respective homes in the locality . The greatest good humour , despite the untoward circumstances , prevailed throughout the day , and the day will long bo remembered , not only iu the locality , but also in many lodges 11 Scotland .
China.
CHINA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) SHANGHAI . ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE ( NO . 501 ) . —The brethren of this 1 odge held their regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Shanghai , on the 29 th of May . Present—Bros . Parker , I . P . M . and acting AV . M . ; Holdsworlh , S . W . ; Gibbs , J . W . ; Seaman , Sec . and Treas . ; AndrewsS . D . ; FellowesJ . D . ; AdamsDir . of Cers . ;
, , , Wheelock , I . G . ; Phillips , Tyler . Members : Bros . Gould , Gilmouv , Crooni , Clapp , Cvmlnvm , EcHeldt , Kent , Lambert , \ Vhittal , Geary , Buckley , Slibolt , Kenric , Kilby , Fearon , Endriott , Talbot , Grimmell , Smith , Opport , King , & c . Visitors : Bros . Donaldson , Lewis , Gulchi , AVinclmrst , Raulett , Jacques , Day , and Johnston , with some others . The circulars issued for this meeting bad communicated to the brethren that the subject of
building a new Masonic Hall , which had already been brought before them , and to discuss which with representatives from other English lodges Bro . Parker had been empowered , would be brought up for final action , and the report of tho conference on the subject be communicated to the lodge . Accordingly , as soon as the preliminary business , reading of circular and confirmation of minutes , had been concluded , the W . M . said that he Avould bring the question of the new hall at once before the
brethren . He said that , as the representative from the Royal Sussex Lodge , he had carefully discussed the subject in all its bearings with the representatives appointed by the other lodges , Bro . Gould from the Northern Lodge of China ( No . 570 ) , and Bro . Gundry , from the Tuscan Lodge ( No . 1027 ) , and ttat the three had conferred with as many of the members of their different lodges as could he consulted convenientlyand had come
, to an unanimous conclusion that it was extremely advisable to carry out the scheme . The most advantageous way , they thought , of executing the plan , would be to form an agreement between the several English lodges , make , the property entirely lodge property , and not that of individual members , and place
the execution of all details in the bands of certain brethren to act as representatives . After much consultation and consideration between them , an agreement had been drawn up which appeared to cover the above mentioned grounds , and this agreement they had submitted to legal opinion on every point to leave no chance of any misunderstanding , in case the lodge should vote to accept it . For himself , he said that the proposed movement was onewhich he considered in every way advantageous , not
only to the Royal Sussex Lodge , but to Masonry generally in Shanghai , and he could not too strongly recommend it to the brethren . The joint action of the several English lodges , he felt , would prove a bond of strength and harmony ; the interests of the one would be * the interests of the other , and in the place of two buildings , winch had already been suggested , he thought it most desirable that the meetings of all the bodies should be brought under one roof . He then proceeded to read the
agreement which had been drawn up , the principal features of Avhich are as follows : —That the RoyalSussex Lodge , Northern Lodge of China , andTuscanLodgeshallagree to certainrulesaudregulations for the establishmentin Shanghai of an English Freemasons' Hall , binding themselves one lodge to the other by the signature of the A \ . M . and Wardens of each lodge . That the capital for the proposed undertaking shall consist of 40 , 000 Shanghai sycee ,
divided into 4 , 000 shares of 1 , 000 sycee each , and be taken up by the Northern Lodge of China 20 shares , Royal Sussex Lodge 15 shares , and Tuscan Lodge 5 shares , with the understanding that at any time before December 31 st , 1870 , any lodge holding a smaller number of shares could ask , at the par value , from the lodge holding the largest number , as many shares as it could pay for , such shares to be transferred to the W . M . on application . The method of transferring shares appears as detail in the agreement providing for now lodges forming in Shanghai , the object being eventually to give to each English lodge in this place an
China.
equal interest in the property . That the management of the property in all its detail , as well of building as of subsequent management , be vested in an Executive Committee , composed of one representee from eaeh lodge , such representative electing another to their number to act as their President , entrusted with five votes and one casting vote . The period of office of reprf sentative and President is arranged in such a way as to secur : rotation of election , and to avoid the formation at any timeoi
an entirely new coromittee . Due provision is also made for sale of property , income , and erasure of lodges . Having finished the making of the agreement , the W . M . said that , before putting any question to the lodge , he would wait to hear whatever remarks might be offered on the subject , and to explain the manner in which be would propose to obtain the 10 , 000 sycee necessary for the Royal Sussex Lodge to enter into the agreement . He said that should the brethren
vote to accept the agreement , he should bring forward another proposition to the effect that the lodge should loan from its members the sum required , agreeing to pay 8 per- cent , per annum , interest on the same , and set apart each year a portion of its income to pay off the principal . —Bro . GOULD then rose and said that he concurred entirely with what had just been said by Bro . Parker , and thought the increasing necessities of the
fraternity at Shanghai , with the great prospect of a Provincial Grand Lodge of Northern China being ere long established at this port , rendered it imperative that more commodious accommodation should be provided for the meetings of the different bodies ; at the same time , the engaging each lodge in the undertaking would materially tend to strengthen , by consolidating their interests , the bond of union existing . —Bro . JORDAN suggested that , as upon the adoption of the agreement , the lodge and all its members would be bound to carry it out ,
some limitation might be placed as to the liabilities ot each member . —The W . MASTER replied that this would rather affect the second proposition which he had mentioned it was his intention to make than the one as to whether the lodge should enter into the agreement , and that he should be happy to second a proposition such as that mentioned by Bro . Jordan , should it be decided by the- lodge that the Avork was to go on . The latter said be would defer making
any proposition until after the agreement had been submitted to the lodge . The A \ . M . then proposed that the W . M . and Wardens be hereby empowered in tho name of the lodge to sign the agreement just read , binding the lodge to its provisions , which , being seconded by Bro . Seaman , was unanimously carried . The W . M . then asked Bro . Jordan to kindly bring forward the proposition suggested by him , when Bro . Jordan proposedand Bro . Parker secondedthat in the
, , event of any difficulty being experienced in raising the money necessary for the work , any brother , by the payment or free gift of 100 Ts ., should be exempted from all further assessment or liability on account of it , which Avas carried unanimously . The AV . M . then made a proposition to the effect that the Treasurer be , and is hereby authorised to issue certificates of indebtedness or scrip in the name of tiie lodge , in sums of
25 Ts . each , to an extent in the discretion of the W . M ., sufficient to enable him to pay the amount of capital voted by the Royal Sussex , and scrip to bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent , per annum , and a certain portion of the income to be set apart each year towards the principal , which , being seconded by Bro . Seaman , was unanimously carried . Four brethren were then examined and passed to the second degree , and two candidates wore initiated . Propositions of two candidates were received , and , nothing more offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in due form .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen and Princess Helena took an excursion on Thursday to the Castle of Heldburg , attended by Lady Churchill . Princess Louise , Prince Arthur , and Prince Leopold were present on Thursday night , August 31 st , at the Opera at Coburg , when " Der Freischutz" was performed . Prince Arthur left Coburg on Saturday last for England , attended by Major Elphinstone . Her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses tho Duchess of Coburg , the Princess Helena , and Princess Louise , attended Divine Service on Sunday morning
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the Committee of Management , " by the Grand Master , which was duly responded to ; " M . W . Grand Master and Brother Masons , " by the noble Chairman ; and " The Young Duchess of Athole , " by Viscount Strathallan . The brethren were then marched off to the train to be conveyed home , or walked to their respective homes in the locality . The greatest good humour , despite the untoward circumstances , prevailed throughout the day , and the day will long bo remembered , not only iu the locality , but also in many lodges 11 Scotland .
China.
CHINA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) SHANGHAI . ROYAL SUSSEX LODGE ( NO . 501 ) . —The brethren of this 1 odge held their regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Shanghai , on the 29 th of May . Present—Bros . Parker , I . P . M . and acting AV . M . ; Holdsworlh , S . W . ; Gibbs , J . W . ; Seaman , Sec . and Treas . ; AndrewsS . D . ; FellowesJ . D . ; AdamsDir . of Cers . ;
, , , Wheelock , I . G . ; Phillips , Tyler . Members : Bros . Gould , Gilmouv , Crooni , Clapp , Cvmlnvm , EcHeldt , Kent , Lambert , \ Vhittal , Geary , Buckley , Slibolt , Kenric , Kilby , Fearon , Endriott , Talbot , Grimmell , Smith , Opport , King , & c . Visitors : Bros . Donaldson , Lewis , Gulchi , AVinclmrst , Raulett , Jacques , Day , and Johnston , with some others . The circulars issued for this meeting bad communicated to the brethren that the subject of
building a new Masonic Hall , which had already been brought before them , and to discuss which with representatives from other English lodges Bro . Parker had been empowered , would be brought up for final action , and the report of tho conference on the subject be communicated to the lodge . Accordingly , as soon as the preliminary business , reading of circular and confirmation of minutes , had been concluded , the W . M . said that he Avould bring the question of the new hall at once before the
brethren . He said that , as the representative from the Royal Sussex Lodge , he had carefully discussed the subject in all its bearings with the representatives appointed by the other lodges , Bro . Gould from the Northern Lodge of China ( No . 570 ) , and Bro . Gundry , from the Tuscan Lodge ( No . 1027 ) , and ttat the three had conferred with as many of the members of their different lodges as could he consulted convenientlyand had come
, to an unanimous conclusion that it was extremely advisable to carry out the scheme . The most advantageous way , they thought , of executing the plan , would be to form an agreement between the several English lodges , make , the property entirely lodge property , and not that of individual members , and place
the execution of all details in the bands of certain brethren to act as representatives . After much consultation and consideration between them , an agreement had been drawn up which appeared to cover the above mentioned grounds , and this agreement they had submitted to legal opinion on every point to leave no chance of any misunderstanding , in case the lodge should vote to accept it . For himself , he said that the proposed movement was onewhich he considered in every way advantageous , not
only to the Royal Sussex Lodge , but to Masonry generally in Shanghai , and he could not too strongly recommend it to the brethren . The joint action of the several English lodges , he felt , would prove a bond of strength and harmony ; the interests of the one would be * the interests of the other , and in the place of two buildings , winch had already been suggested , he thought it most desirable that the meetings of all the bodies should be brought under one roof . He then proceeded to read the
agreement which had been drawn up , the principal features of Avhich are as follows : —That the RoyalSussex Lodge , Northern Lodge of China , andTuscanLodgeshallagree to certainrulesaudregulations for the establishmentin Shanghai of an English Freemasons' Hall , binding themselves one lodge to the other by the signature of the A \ . M . and Wardens of each lodge . That the capital for the proposed undertaking shall consist of 40 , 000 Shanghai sycee ,
divided into 4 , 000 shares of 1 , 000 sycee each , and be taken up by the Northern Lodge of China 20 shares , Royal Sussex Lodge 15 shares , and Tuscan Lodge 5 shares , with the understanding that at any time before December 31 st , 1870 , any lodge holding a smaller number of shares could ask , at the par value , from the lodge holding the largest number , as many shares as it could pay for , such shares to be transferred to the W . M . on application . The method of transferring shares appears as detail in the agreement providing for now lodges forming in Shanghai , the object being eventually to give to each English lodge in this place an
China.
equal interest in the property . That the management of the property in all its detail , as well of building as of subsequent management , be vested in an Executive Committee , composed of one representee from eaeh lodge , such representative electing another to their number to act as their President , entrusted with five votes and one casting vote . The period of office of reprf sentative and President is arranged in such a way as to secur : rotation of election , and to avoid the formation at any timeoi
an entirely new coromittee . Due provision is also made for sale of property , income , and erasure of lodges . Having finished the making of the agreement , the W . M . said that , before putting any question to the lodge , he would wait to hear whatever remarks might be offered on the subject , and to explain the manner in which be would propose to obtain the 10 , 000 sycee necessary for the Royal Sussex Lodge to enter into the agreement . He said that should the brethren
vote to accept the agreement , he should bring forward another proposition to the effect that the lodge should loan from its members the sum required , agreeing to pay 8 per- cent , per annum , interest on the same , and set apart each year a portion of its income to pay off the principal . —Bro . GOULD then rose and said that he concurred entirely with what had just been said by Bro . Parker , and thought the increasing necessities of the
fraternity at Shanghai , with the great prospect of a Provincial Grand Lodge of Northern China being ere long established at this port , rendered it imperative that more commodious accommodation should be provided for the meetings of the different bodies ; at the same time , the engaging each lodge in the undertaking would materially tend to strengthen , by consolidating their interests , the bond of union existing . —Bro . JORDAN suggested that , as upon the adoption of the agreement , the lodge and all its members would be bound to carry it out ,
some limitation might be placed as to the liabilities ot each member . —The W . MASTER replied that this would rather affect the second proposition which he had mentioned it was his intention to make than the one as to whether the lodge should enter into the agreement , and that he should be happy to second a proposition such as that mentioned by Bro . Jordan , should it be decided by the- lodge that the Avork was to go on . The latter said be would defer making
any proposition until after the agreement had been submitted to the lodge . The A \ . M . then proposed that the W . M . and Wardens be hereby empowered in tho name of the lodge to sign the agreement just read , binding the lodge to its provisions , which , being seconded by Bro . Seaman , was unanimously carried . The W . M . then asked Bro . Jordan to kindly bring forward the proposition suggested by him , when Bro . Jordan proposedand Bro . Parker secondedthat in the
, , event of any difficulty being experienced in raising the money necessary for the work , any brother , by the payment or free gift of 100 Ts ., should be exempted from all further assessment or liability on account of it , which Avas carried unanimously . The AV . M . then made a proposition to the effect that the Treasurer be , and is hereby authorised to issue certificates of indebtedness or scrip in the name of tiie lodge , in sums of
25 Ts . each , to an extent in the discretion of the W . M ., sufficient to enable him to pay the amount of capital voted by the Royal Sussex , and scrip to bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent , per annum , and a certain portion of the income to be set apart each year towards the principal , which , being seconded by Bro . Seaman , was unanimously carried . Four brethren were then examined and passed to the second degree , and two candidates wore initiated . Propositions of two candidates were received , and , nothing more offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in due form .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen and Princess Helena took an excursion on Thursday to the Castle of Heldburg , attended by Lady Churchill . Princess Louise , Prince Arthur , and Prince Leopold were present on Thursday night , August 31 st , at the Opera at Coburg , when " Der Freischutz" was performed . Prince Arthur left Coburg on Saturday last for England , attended by Major Elphinstone . Her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses tho Duchess of Coburg , the Princess Helena , and Princess Louise , attended Divine Service on Sunday morning