MASONIC.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 5020, 18 December 1877, Page 4

MASONIC.

Tine installation of the officers of the Lodge Waitemata, No. GB7, 8.C., for the ensuing year, rook place at the lodge-room, Princesstreet, last evening. There was a large attendance, the room being crowded. The first business after the lodge had been opened in the first degree by W.M. Brother Warren, was the initiation of two candidates, after which the principal ceremonies were commenced. Amongst those present were the R. W. D.G.M. Brother Graham, P.M.S., Brother P. M. Lodder, 659, E.C., who officiated as Installing Master ; J. H. Burns, Director of Ceremonies; C. F. Goldsbro\ W. R. Hay ward, W. H. Skinner, H. G. Wade W. L. Mitchell, and Rev. C. M Nelson, W.M., Lodge 1335, Prince of Wales, E.C., G. Redfern. W.M., 421, United Service, and Brother Fleming, P.M. ; Lodge St. Andrew, Brother T. Cole, the Master elect, was presented to the Installing Master by Brothers P.M. Goldsbro' and Wade, and duly obligated and installed, after which Brother Warren was installed as Iramediate P.M., in accordance with Masonic ritual. The Master having been duly proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees, the following brethren were installed in their various offices by Brother W. M. Cole :—Brother J. S. S. W. ; Brother W. A. Fenton, J. W. ; | Brother H. G. Wade, treasurer; Brother ,J. H. Burns, secretary. The installation of the junior officers was postponed in consequeuce of the lateness of the hour, and the fact that the annual banquet of the Lodge | was waiting, but before this took place, Brother Graham, R. W.D.G.M., addressed, j I aud charged first the W.M., then the War--1 dens, and lastly the brethren, on their ( several duties. An excellent spread was | | provided by Brother Hood, and after this had been partaken of, an adjournment I , took place to the lodge-room, where tables were laid. The toasts proposed were : "The Queen and Craft and H.R. H. the Prince of Wales, M.W.G.M of the English Constitution"; "The Grand Masters of the Irish and Scotch Constitutions," by Brother D.G.M. Graham. "The D.G.M.," by Brother Burns, responded to by Brother Graham. " The newly-installed W.M.," proposed by Brother Wade and responded to by Brother Cole. "The Immediate P.M. Brother Warreu," proposed by Brother Ladder and duly responded to. "Brother Lodder, the Installing Master," proposed by Brother S. W. Hats well and responded to. Brother Fleming proposed the toast of "The Officers of Lodge Waitemata, and Brother Wade responded. "Visiting Brethren" was proposed from the chair, and responded to by Brother Fleming ; "Lodge St. Andrew," Brother Robinson; "Lodge Sir Walter •Scott," Brother Brown. The toast of the

" Most and Hostess" was duly honoured. During the evening numerous songs were sung to enliveu the proceedings, and a ver\ pleasant evening was spent by all present at the installation banquet of the the senior lodge of the English Constitution in New Zealand.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S RECEPTION. A well-attended meeting of Sir George Grey's Reception Committee was held at Dr Lee'a residence yesterday, Dr. Lee, chairman of the committer, presiding. Telegrams and letters were received and read Among3t others, the following telegrams :-I J. M. Shea Auckland. lam graceful to frisndi Pr.ip.iM to arrivo „» Auckland on Thur.day, the 271h. if that .lay salt? t shall come the™ from the Kawau. TheTu«,l'.»> steamer to Ka«!1. from Auckland, ca-i brinz n!t . letter sajinß what day ai.d li.mr will suit b«t for m» arrival, and I v.UI make my arrangements accorflDSr ' J. M. tenil E-q.. G " G «"- Chairman Reception Committee, Auckland »t i'n L ' r,:y , le (f, ,or Kawau direct last erenioff at 10 o clock, and will arrire at h'.lwm nn!lnM» afternoon Having heard that considerable Sl o.??" 0 " ha ' l '"-' en m " do - h ® C"" 1 **"" »'y"l«lteame C r°whS calls at the island on Tuesday. he will leave Kawan for Auckland on \\ ednesday by the Uin-tnoa rmng a: the Wharf about half-past 2 p.m. ' J. bUEF.HAy, J. M". Siibha, a pier. Chiiirman Grey Commit:**, Auckland. As operrmj of Ratltvar to H*miltoa occurs on We«i nraday would your Committee postpone Reception * f r 'hat date, as the two clffm. would greatly laterfdre wuh our success. ir c T " • Sas ' de S. Jlon. Sec. Opening riailway Demonstration „ Committee. HamutOD, December 17.

The committee agreed that the chairman should communicate with Sir George Grey by to day's steamer, informing him that the committee had decided to recommend his landing here at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday next. It was also decided to erect two triumphal arches, and a sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Cole, Thomson) and bmith, was apppoiuted to fix the positions and see to their erection. It was stated that the Theatre Royal had. been secured, with the view of the probability of the Premier addressing a public meeting at So clock in the evening, when it was agreed to invite the following M.H.R'3 to meet him on the platform Mr. Hamlia and Mr. Lusk (Franklin); Mr. Tole (Eden); Mr. O'ilorke (Onehunga) : Mr. Swanson Newton) ; Mr. Dignau and Dr. Wallis (City West); Mr. Kees (City East) ; Mr. Macfarlaue (Waitemata); Mr. E. Wood (Parnell), and the members of the general committee. The gentleman who is to occupy the chair on the occasion was also fixed upon, as well as the proposer and seconder of the address which is to be presented. Resolutions were carried that the co-operation of the Trade and Friendly Societies should be invited ; that the Harbour Board, Captains Casey, Nearitin, Elliott, McGregor, the Ferry Company, and the masters of other vessels in harbour should be written to asking th'-m to assist in the display at the reception by displaying bunting, and the secretary was instructed to communicate as well with Bandmasters McComishaud fmpey for the bands taking part in the demonstration. It was also decided to telegraph to the Hon. J. Sheehan regretting his absence from the reception, and the secretary was instructed to telegraph to Mr. T. Sarnies, Hamilton, that the committee regretted they could not now disturb existing arraugemeuts for the reception on Wednesday, and suggested that the Hamilton residents should postpone their railway opening day, and invito Sir George Grey to inaugurate the ceremony. Tho address, which met with the unani aions approval of the executive committee, is now being ueatly engrossed by Mr. .Tames Slator. A number of other detail matters were arranged, and tile committee will hold a final meeting at 2 o clock this afternoon, at Dr. Lee's residence, for the purpose of making final arrangements including the order of procession. We learn that up to a late hour last night no intimation had been received that the Government steamer Hinemoa had reached the Kawau, but no doubt she will have lauded the Premier there by the time this reaches our readers.