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Ireland.
bring clown his brightest prospects to a dismal end . ( Hear ) . Let us be satisfied that if we walk in the old and beaten paths , ive shall dispose ivell of our time , and confer lasting benefits on our successors . AVe have not to dig deep into the heart of tho earth for our treasures , like gold miners—they lie on the surface for our acceptance ; and after being tried according to the standard of merit , are accepted or rejected according to their purity . 'Tis not by outivard brightness wc judge , nor by rank of family we elect— 'tis not by bribery we aro influenced , but tis the take him for all iu all
' man , " . " I have always found ifc —and without a single exception—that he ivho keeps faith as a Freemason , is a worthy auxiliary in any department of business life . ( Cheers ) . It is unknown outside our ranks , that had it not been for our scrupulous exactness in reference to the accomplice of the swindler Piownitzski , whose attempts to be initiated into our Order were nobly frustrated , many more of our esteemed merchants would have been fleeced out of valuable merchandise ; and another important case of an
very attempt afc swindling was clctectod and stopped at Belfast through our well matured system . And I say to the public , never believe a man who wishes to trade on the recommendation of being a Freemason under any circumstances . Several other evidences might be adduced in confirmation of the external advantages of our olden time institution during tho past year , but it is unnecessary to parade these before the public , as ive seek no commendation or emolument from the outer world to stimulate us to perform a duty ivhieh has ever boon one of the
our leading agents— detection of crime and its immediate exposure . ( Hear ) . As the sun is no stranger to the mortal who has been blessed with vision to see the light of day in any hemisphere , neither are ive strangers to him who has been initiated to see the light within the humblest Alasonic Lodge , no matter lyhen or where ive may see him —in affluence or poverty . In fact , the unlimited union and harmony of our brotherhood can only be measured by the globe itself—they extend eastnorthsouth and west throughout all landsIt holds forth
, , . to the mariner , the compass ; to the artizan , the square ; to the stranger , a light ; to faithful subjects , good laws ; and to brethren , the Bible . The compass , to direct ; thc scpiare , to adjust ; the li ght , to reveal ; good laws , to encourage ; aucl though last , the best—the Bible , to guide upward . ( Applause ) . Thus while wo extend our privileges to the unenlightened and inexperienced , we , as thc branches , are but nourishing
the trunk of the ancient vine that gave to ourselves the refreshing draught from its delicious fruit . It is often remarked by credulous persons that wc use thc term "Brother" Avithout being entitled . Now the word itself literally means two persons of the same maternal and paternal parents , aucl to this consanguinity ive claim a near relationship , as the greatest stranger , according to God ' s law , is our brother . While we stand goring on yon tombstone , ivhich is as motionless as the bones of the departed underneathwe are compelled to read the itaph of
, ep a " brother "—a brother , not only by dust , the record of earth ; by blood , the record of heaven ; but by fraternal ties—and overarched whose name is engraved , " Sacred to the memory of "—not to the name or frame of the mortal alone , but to his faithfulness and never ending zeal in fche cause of " thc fatherless children , tho widow , the stranger , and him that hael no helper . " I say while we read such a record of departed worth , though his earthly asylum obliterates from our view his corruptible body , ' should that those les
yet we rejoice princi p are as gigantic and faithfully practised by those spared to succeed him as if he had yet the bestowal and governing of the blessings enumerated . And why , it may be asked , is such nofc publicly known 1 I am sure we do not parade ' our gifts any more than our promises upon the platform of public criticism . Though sometimes our meetings are prolonged to unseasonable hours , ifc is never out of season to do good , and if our business is fatiguing to the body , it is not equally so to the mind—for brotherly kindness neutralizes it , and gives us ample reward by thc succeeding happiness of the befriended . Now , brethren , ive Iiai-e this evening the great satisfaction of knowinc that
Ave have manfully overcome an evil whicli heretofore existed afc almost every convivial reunion—and this evil has , I sincerely trust , for ever been eradicated from our festive boards—I mean the imp of intemperance . ( Hear , hear ) . As the purity of tho snow flake ivhieh falls from above , is easily destroyed by contamination wifch the earth , so are our highest excellencies the first besieged by our lowest habits , and many good actions which we may havo performed during a , number of years , arc totally wiped out by the transgressions of a single day ; and as the hihest of creation receives thc first
g pinnacle sweep of the raging elements , so does Sn . fc . iu attack first our most exalted virtues , that our recovery may be all thc more unlikely . Let us be ever meekly cultivating the noble talents that God has conferred un us , and if wc see a brother stumble , hasten to his deliverance , and , by kindness and good example , endeavour to restore him to consciousness of his unfortunate position—ever mindful to beware of tlie sunken rock whereon he split from his first love . It would be tenfold more blessed fco die soberland lonel
y y on a pallet of humble straw in abject poverty , than to Iw caressed with all the . attendance and luxuries of this filthy world and die in drunkenness ou a couch of velvet pile or downs . AVho shall be tlie judge ? God , and not man ! --for his word pronounces the heavenl y enjoyment of the one and the miserable fate of the other . ( Applause ) . Brethren , beyond any measure of progress noticed to-night is tlieMib--siuitial and encouraging ; , f ,.-vlemont of our zealous and economical ¦ I ve-Ak-mvr . Since last wo met , wo have experienced much gratification at the success of several of our humble members—thoy being appointed to distant and more remunerative spheres ; and I havo every reason to
Ireland.
believe that the instruction they received hero will keep them steadfast Christians aucl Soiomonitcs . To several we have tendered our greatest sympathy , and performed our labours of love iu each instance . ( Hear , hear ) . Another and clearly beloved brother has passed away "fco render an account ; " and hero let us rationally consider that all our proceedings aro liko unto a rainbow , unless , iu universal gratitude to the Almighty , we make onr circle perfect of His love by our humble obedience at all times to His laivs , and then walk therein to the clay when God ' s infinite of
temple , " not made with hands , " shall find us mingling our songs praise with the adoring hosts of heaven . Thanks be to the Great Father of mercies , who provides for , directs , and governs all things—even the insect—that we have been enabled to blend our joy with the successful portion of our Craft , aucl to bestow relief to the needy and consolation to the depressed . Let us ever pray that our lot may be cast on a calm sea , and that wc may be enabled to say to every brother , even as David id when he delivered his dying charge to Solomon— " I the of
sa go way all the earth , be thou strong , therefore , and show thyself a man , and keep tlie charge of the Lord thy God , to walk in his ways , to keep his statutes , and his commandments , and bis judgments aucl his testimonies , as it is written in the law of Moses , that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest , and whithersoever thou turnest thyself . " ( Applause ) . The CHAIIIJIAN theu gave '' "Success to Freemasonry all over tho globe . " Received ivith ¦• ' nine honours . " Bro . ARTHUR LAPPING responded in a speech characterized for ability
and information , which ivas duly applauded . " Prosperity to Nos . 1 til and 52 , of Deny , " was next given , and severally responded to by Bros . AVILLIAM GRAV and AV ILLIAM SAITOHS . " Our next Anniversary" followed , after which the brethren separated , highly delighted with the proceedings .
Prussia.
PRUSSIA .
A correspondent of tho Daily Telegraph writes from Berlin : — " Prince Frederick AVilliam has boon elected Grand Alaster- of all the Masonic Lodges in Prussia . The Vienna papers , in alluding to this fact , are ridiculous enough to denounce the Order as an institution expressly devoted to thc overthrow of throne and altar . The apparent contradiction between the alleged object of the Alasons and tho election of a Crown Prince as their president , the Ultramontane organs are by no at loss to account forff believe the Volksfround and
means a . we may its Roman Catholic contemporaries in the Vienna press , poor Prince Frederick AVilliam must be set doivn as one entirely ignorant of tho true purposes of tho Order . All Protestant princes arc in the same condition , says tho Volhsfreuitd , leaving its readers to add for themselves that ifc is the devil , their real patron , who blinds them . 1 latved against the brotherhood of Freemasons , I may inform your readers , is very prevalent among the . lle-. mftii Catholics of Germany . "
South Australia.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA .
ADELAIDE . TUB ceremony of installing the Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons , under the constitution of Ireland , was celebrated iu the Duke of Leinster Lodge Room , Freemasons' Tavern , Princes-street , on AA'ednesday , April 18 th , AA'ith great and imposing effect . Animated by a proper anel praiseworthy elesire to unite the Craft generally iu furthering their common object / Bro . Lazar , the D . Prov . G . AL under the _ constitution of landivas invited to attend and assist at the installationto ivhieh
Eng , , lie respondeel in true fraternal spirit , accompanied by Bros . AV . Fiveash , Prov . S . G . AV ., and P . AL ] S o . 363 , ( I . C . ); F . Haire , Prov . J . G . W . ; with the other officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , E . G ., and about eighty or ninety brethren , under thc two constitutions . The opening portions of the ceremony wore very effectively delivered by Bro . Lazar , who gave suitable emphasis to the solemn aucl affecting words contained in Iii-s several addresses . There was an amount of pageantry on this occasion not often to be witnessed in Alasonic Lodges , and the ceremony
throughout was of a , most impressive character , greatly enhanced by the rich tunes of a fine harmonium , presided at by Bro . Cope , P . G . Org ., E . G ., and the able manner in ivhieh Bro . T . R . Jones , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., discharged the duties of his office . Tlie ceremony of consecration was performed by Bros . Bagot , Fiveash , and Haire , according to antient form , Avitli thc corn of plenty , tlie wine of contentment , and the oil of jo A * . Bro . Lazar , having satisfied himself and the brethren present of ' his right so to do , called upon Bro . . 1 . T . Bagot , P . AL . Kb . 200 , ( 1 . 0 ., ) M . P ., Loinstei Grand
to whom the warrant of His Grace the Duke of ' , M . W . Alaster of Ireland , was addressed , nominating and appointing him Provincial Grand . Alaster of the Order , ( I . C . ) , ifr South Australia . Bro . Bagot then took the necessary obligations , and was solemnly installed ivith all the rites and ceremonies peculiar to thc Order ' , " whicli nono but Craftsmen ever saw . " Ou taking his place at the completion of the ceremony , and having been duly proclaimed and saluted , Bro . addressed the brethren in most appropriate address
Bagot , Prov . G . AL , a , and passing a very high ciilogium upon Bro . AA ' . Fiveash , P . AL , 2 s o . "do , nominated him as Deputy Prov . Grand Alasttw , ( LC . ) Bro . Fiveash , _ in his usual , neat , style , returned thanks for tho honour conferred upon him . Bro . Bagot then named the following brethren as the first office bearers of his Prov . Grand Lodge , ( LC ) , viz ., Bros . AV . N " . Crowder , P . M ., Wo . 3 ti 3 ;
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Ireland.
bring clown his brightest prospects to a dismal end . ( Hear ) . Let us be satisfied that if we walk in the old and beaten paths , ive shall dispose ivell of our time , and confer lasting benefits on our successors . AVe have not to dig deep into the heart of tho earth for our treasures , like gold miners—they lie on the surface for our acceptance ; and after being tried according to the standard of merit , are accepted or rejected according to their purity . 'Tis not by outivard brightness wc judge , nor by rank of family we elect— 'tis not by bribery we aro influenced , but tis the take him for all iu all
' man , " . " I have always found ifc —and without a single exception—that he ivho keeps faith as a Freemason , is a worthy auxiliary in any department of business life . ( Cheers ) . It is unknown outside our ranks , that had it not been for our scrupulous exactness in reference to the accomplice of the swindler Piownitzski , whose attempts to be initiated into our Order were nobly frustrated , many more of our esteemed merchants would have been fleeced out of valuable merchandise ; and another important case of an
very attempt afc swindling was clctectod and stopped at Belfast through our well matured system . And I say to the public , never believe a man who wishes to trade on the recommendation of being a Freemason under any circumstances . Several other evidences might be adduced in confirmation of the external advantages of our olden time institution during tho past year , but it is unnecessary to parade these before the public , as ive seek no commendation or emolument from the outer world to stimulate us to perform a duty ivhieh has ever boon one of the
our leading agents— detection of crime and its immediate exposure . ( Hear ) . As the sun is no stranger to the mortal who has been blessed with vision to see the light of day in any hemisphere , neither are ive strangers to him who has been initiated to see the light within the humblest Alasonic Lodge , no matter lyhen or where ive may see him —in affluence or poverty . In fact , the unlimited union and harmony of our brotherhood can only be measured by the globe itself—they extend eastnorthsouth and west throughout all landsIt holds forth
, , . to the mariner , the compass ; to the artizan , the square ; to the stranger , a light ; to faithful subjects , good laws ; and to brethren , the Bible . The compass , to direct ; thc scpiare , to adjust ; the li ght , to reveal ; good laws , to encourage ; aucl though last , the best—the Bible , to guide upward . ( Applause ) . Thus while wo extend our privileges to the unenlightened and inexperienced , we , as thc branches , are but nourishing
the trunk of the ancient vine that gave to ourselves the refreshing draught from its delicious fruit . It is often remarked by credulous persons that wc use thc term "Brother" Avithout being entitled . Now the word itself literally means two persons of the same maternal and paternal parents , aucl to this consanguinity ive claim a near relationship , as the greatest stranger , according to God ' s law , is our brother . While we stand goring on yon tombstone , ivhich is as motionless as the bones of the departed underneathwe are compelled to read the itaph of
, ep a " brother "—a brother , not only by dust , the record of earth ; by blood , the record of heaven ; but by fraternal ties—and overarched whose name is engraved , " Sacred to the memory of "—not to the name or frame of the mortal alone , but to his faithfulness and never ending zeal in fche cause of " thc fatherless children , tho widow , the stranger , and him that hael no helper . " I say while we read such a record of departed worth , though his earthly asylum obliterates from our view his corruptible body , ' should that those les
yet we rejoice princi p are as gigantic and faithfully practised by those spared to succeed him as if he had yet the bestowal and governing of the blessings enumerated . And why , it may be asked , is such nofc publicly known 1 I am sure we do not parade ' our gifts any more than our promises upon the platform of public criticism . Though sometimes our meetings are prolonged to unseasonable hours , ifc is never out of season to do good , and if our business is fatiguing to the body , it is not equally so to the mind—for brotherly kindness neutralizes it , and gives us ample reward by thc succeeding happiness of the befriended . Now , brethren , ive Iiai-e this evening the great satisfaction of knowinc that
Ave have manfully overcome an evil whicli heretofore existed afc almost every convivial reunion—and this evil has , I sincerely trust , for ever been eradicated from our festive boards—I mean the imp of intemperance . ( Hear , hear ) . As the purity of tho snow flake ivhieh falls from above , is easily destroyed by contamination wifch the earth , so are our highest excellencies the first besieged by our lowest habits , and many good actions which we may havo performed during a , number of years , arc totally wiped out by the transgressions of a single day ; and as the hihest of creation receives thc first
g pinnacle sweep of the raging elements , so does Sn . fc . iu attack first our most exalted virtues , that our recovery may be all thc more unlikely . Let us be ever meekly cultivating the noble talents that God has conferred un us , and if wc see a brother stumble , hasten to his deliverance , and , by kindness and good example , endeavour to restore him to consciousness of his unfortunate position—ever mindful to beware of tlie sunken rock whereon he split from his first love . It would be tenfold more blessed fco die soberland lonel
y y on a pallet of humble straw in abject poverty , than to Iw caressed with all the . attendance and luxuries of this filthy world and die in drunkenness ou a couch of velvet pile or downs . AVho shall be tlie judge ? God , and not man ! --for his word pronounces the heavenl y enjoyment of the one and the miserable fate of the other . ( Applause ) . Brethren , beyond any measure of progress noticed to-night is tlieMib--siuitial and encouraging ; , f ,.-vlemont of our zealous and economical ¦ I ve-Ak-mvr . Since last wo met , wo have experienced much gratification at the success of several of our humble members—thoy being appointed to distant and more remunerative spheres ; and I havo every reason to
Ireland.
believe that the instruction they received hero will keep them steadfast Christians aucl Soiomonitcs . To several we have tendered our greatest sympathy , and performed our labours of love iu each instance . ( Hear , hear ) . Another and clearly beloved brother has passed away "fco render an account ; " and hero let us rationally consider that all our proceedings aro liko unto a rainbow , unless , iu universal gratitude to the Almighty , we make onr circle perfect of His love by our humble obedience at all times to His laivs , and then walk therein to the clay when God ' s infinite of
temple , " not made with hands , " shall find us mingling our songs praise with the adoring hosts of heaven . Thanks be to the Great Father of mercies , who provides for , directs , and governs all things—even the insect—that we have been enabled to blend our joy with the successful portion of our Craft , aucl to bestow relief to the needy and consolation to the depressed . Let us ever pray that our lot may be cast on a calm sea , and that wc may be enabled to say to every brother , even as David id when he delivered his dying charge to Solomon— " I the of
sa go way all the earth , be thou strong , therefore , and show thyself a man , and keep tlie charge of the Lord thy God , to walk in his ways , to keep his statutes , and his commandments , and bis judgments aucl his testimonies , as it is written in the law of Moses , that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest , and whithersoever thou turnest thyself . " ( Applause ) . The CHAIIIJIAN theu gave '' "Success to Freemasonry all over tho globe . " Received ivith ¦• ' nine honours . " Bro . ARTHUR LAPPING responded in a speech characterized for ability
and information , which ivas duly applauded . " Prosperity to Nos . 1 til and 52 , of Deny , " was next given , and severally responded to by Bros . AVILLIAM GRAV and AV ILLIAM SAITOHS . " Our next Anniversary" followed , after which the brethren separated , highly delighted with the proceedings .
Prussia.
PRUSSIA .
A correspondent of tho Daily Telegraph writes from Berlin : — " Prince Frederick AVilliam has boon elected Grand Alaster- of all the Masonic Lodges in Prussia . The Vienna papers , in alluding to this fact , are ridiculous enough to denounce the Order as an institution expressly devoted to thc overthrow of throne and altar . The apparent contradiction between the alleged object of the Alasons and tho election of a Crown Prince as their president , the Ultramontane organs are by no at loss to account forff believe the Volksfround and
means a . we may its Roman Catholic contemporaries in the Vienna press , poor Prince Frederick AVilliam must be set doivn as one entirely ignorant of tho true purposes of tho Order . All Protestant princes arc in the same condition , says tho Volhsfreuitd , leaving its readers to add for themselves that ifc is the devil , their real patron , who blinds them . 1 latved against the brotherhood of Freemasons , I may inform your readers , is very prevalent among the . lle-. mftii Catholics of Germany . "
South Australia.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA .
ADELAIDE . TUB ceremony of installing the Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons , under the constitution of Ireland , was celebrated iu the Duke of Leinster Lodge Room , Freemasons' Tavern , Princes-street , on AA'ednesday , April 18 th , AA'ith great and imposing effect . Animated by a proper anel praiseworthy elesire to unite the Craft generally iu furthering their common object / Bro . Lazar , the D . Prov . G . AL under the _ constitution of landivas invited to attend and assist at the installationto ivhieh
Eng , , lie respondeel in true fraternal spirit , accompanied by Bros . AV . Fiveash , Prov . S . G . AV ., and P . AL ] S o . 363 , ( I . C . ); F . Haire , Prov . J . G . W . ; with the other officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , E . G ., and about eighty or ninety brethren , under thc two constitutions . The opening portions of the ceremony wore very effectively delivered by Bro . Lazar , who gave suitable emphasis to the solemn aucl affecting words contained in Iii-s several addresses . There was an amount of pageantry on this occasion not often to be witnessed in Alasonic Lodges , and the ceremony
throughout was of a , most impressive character , greatly enhanced by the rich tunes of a fine harmonium , presided at by Bro . Cope , P . G . Org ., E . G ., and the able manner in ivhieh Bro . T . R . Jones , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., discharged the duties of his office . Tlie ceremony of consecration was performed by Bros . Bagot , Fiveash , and Haire , according to antient form , Avitli thc corn of plenty , tlie wine of contentment , and the oil of jo A * . Bro . Lazar , having satisfied himself and the brethren present of ' his right so to do , called upon Bro . . 1 . T . Bagot , P . AL . Kb . 200 , ( 1 . 0 ., ) M . P ., Loinstei Grand
to whom the warrant of His Grace the Duke of ' , M . W . Alaster of Ireland , was addressed , nominating and appointing him Provincial Grand . Alaster of the Order , ( I . C . ) , ifr South Australia . Bro . Bagot then took the necessary obligations , and was solemnly installed ivith all the rites and ceremonies peculiar to thc Order ' , " whicli nono but Craftsmen ever saw . " Ou taking his place at the completion of the ceremony , and having been duly proclaimed and saluted , Bro . addressed the brethren in most appropriate address
Bagot , Prov . G . AL , a , and passing a very high ciilogium upon Bro . AA ' . Fiveash , P . AL , 2 s o . "do , nominated him as Deputy Prov . Grand Alasttw , ( LC . ) Bro . Fiveash , _ in his usual , neat , style , returned thanks for tho honour conferred upon him . Bro . Bagot then named the following brethren as the first office bearers of his Prov . Grand Lodge , ( LC ) , viz ., Bros . AV . N " . Crowder , P . M ., Wo . 3 ti 3 ;