Charleston, S. C., Jan. 20, 1846.

DEAR BR. MOORE:-The festival of our Patron Saint was not celebrated in Charleston with the usual demonstrations. There was no speech nor public procession, but in the evening the Brethren assembled together and partook of a banquet. This failure of a celebration did not, however, arise from any decrease of zeal in the members of the Order, but from other circumstances of an unavoidable nature. Next year we shall make up for it.

In Columbia, the day was kept up in due form. Brother Joel Stevenson, the W.. M.. of the Lodge, and H...P.. of the Chapter, as intelligent and zealous a Mason as South Carolina can boast, delivered an address, but I have not heard the particulars of the celebration.

In Hamburg, the day was observed with great spirit. At 10 o'clock, A. M. the members of Harmony Lodge, No. 67, with a delegation from Concordia Lodge, No. 50, of Edgefield, met at their neat little Lodge Room, and repaired in full Masonic costume to the centre of the Augusta Bridge, where they received the Brethren of Social Lodge, No. 1, of Augusta, Geo. The two bodies now presenting a numerous appearance, proceeded through the principal streets of Hamburg, to the Baptist Church, where the newly elected officers of Harmony Lodge were installed, in form, by W. Br. A. G. Mackey, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, of S. C., acting as the proxy of the Grand Master. A prayer was then offered up by Br. Walker, the pastor of the Church, and appropriate hymns were sung by the congregation. An address was then delivered by Br. Mackey, who had been invited to Hamburg for the purpose, in which he endeavored to set forth the true nature of the Masonic Order as a scientific, moral, religious, charitable and social institution, and explained to the uninitiated its real principles, and the excellence of its organization in relation to each of these aspects in which it may be viewed.

The Brethren then returned to the Lodge room, and having divested themselves of their Masonic costume, repaired to Hubbard's Hotel, where a dinner had been provided by the members of Harmony Lodge for their guests, abounding in all the delicacies of the season, in the demolishing of which, there seemed to be among the Brethren "a noble emulation of who best could work." After their physical wants had been supplied, a rich profusion of song and sentiment ensued, and at an early hour the company dispersed, well pleased with the manner in which the first Masonic celebration in Hamburg for many years, had suc-. ceeded.

Masonry in South Carolina is rapidly progressive. During the past summer, as Grand Lecturer, I have passed through most of the State and found an abundance of zeal among the Fraternity. I succeeded during my journey in establishing two Chapters, one at Camden and the other at Columbia.

In Charleston, the Supreme Council of the thirtythird are hard at work. We are now organizing a Sublime Grand Lodge of Perfection, which will go into operation in about a fortnight. After this we shall proceed to the establishment of a Council of Princes of Jerusalem and a Rose Croix Chapter, the materials for which are abundant. As soon as these bodies are completely organized, which will be by the end of February, I shall send you a list of the officers.

The Grand Lodge intends making up for its deficiencies on St. John's day, by celebrating the birth of our illustrious Brother George Washington, by a Masonic Ball to be given on the twentysecond February. The proceeds will be devoted to fitting up the Masonic Hall in a state more befitting a temple of the Royal Art.

Yours Fraternally,

ALBERT G. MACKEY, 33..

MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.

INDIA.

CALCUTTA Knights Templars. This Order, threatened with extinctionhas revived under a peculiar warrant-an Encampment has started thereon into existence as the "Sepulchre," and is very promising. Among its members areSir Knights Hoff, Frith, Teulon, (late G. S. of Texas,) Smith, King, Fabian, &c. Several Companions have been installed.

BOMBAY.-The Brotherhood of the "Olive Branch in the East."-A very great sensation has been created in India by the proposal of the Right Worshipful Brother Burnes, Provincial Grand Master for Western India, to establish a new Order, under the designation of the "Brotherhood of the Olive Branch in the East." The proposal was brought forward on St. John's day, June 24, when no fewer than eighty Brethren, of various nations, were assembled at Bombay; and it has been received by the principal members of the Craft in India, with great enthusiasm. The object of the Order seems to be to meet the wishes of the native Brethren, who, by their religion, are excluded from most of the higher degrees.

CHINA.

HONG KONG.-April 20.--Masonry is at length established in China, through the exertions of the Worshipful B. J. H. Cook, P. M. 122, P. Z. of 122, and P. S. G. D. for Devon, now serving as Paymaster of H. M. Ship "Minden." A warrant from the G. L. of England was petitioned for in May, last year, which was promptly complied with; and the Royal Sussex Lodge 735, is now in full work, Br. Cook being the W. M.

MAURITIUS.

The Brethren at Port Gibson, were lately honored with a visit from the Deputy Grand Master of Bengal, Br. ROBERT NEAVE, Esq., whose health has compelled him to retire from official duty for two years. He was very handsomely received by the two Lodges at that place, and honored with an entertainment.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

The Lodge, No. 712, met in full strength in their Lodge-rooms, at Perth, on the anniversary of St. John, for the purpose of celebrating its high Masonic festival, and to elect a Master to succeed his Excellency Br. JOHN HUTT, and other officers. Brethren were present from all parts of the colony, and the occasion was one of general rejoicing. Br. T. Brown (the Colonial Secretary,) was elect

ed Master. The Lodge voted the following beautiful address to the retiring Master, and presented him with a handsome Past Master's Jewel:

"To Brother John Hutt, on the occasion of his retirement from the chair of Lodge No. 712; adopted unanimously, and presented at the annual meeting, held on the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, ▲. L. 5844.

"Dear Sir and Brother,-We cannot allow you to leave the chair of this Lodge, which owes its origin and present prosperity to your untiring zeal, without offering, as Masons, our heartfelt tribute of esteem and gratitude for the instructions we have received, the courtesy we have experienced, and the brotherly intercourse we have enjoyed, during the period you have presided amongst us.

"While we feel that to the anxious care bestowed by you to render the discipline of this Lodge perfect, and its principles elevated, is to be attributed the high position which Masonry holds in this colony, we would remark that our younger Brethren have witnessed a bright example of the power of Masonic zeal, and the efficacy of Masonic obligations, in the unwearied energy and attention displayed by one whose high public duties might reasonably be considered a sufficient excuse for declining additional labor.

Young as our colony is among the nations of the earth, we reflect with pride that the banner of Light has not only been planted among us, but that beneath it more than one worthy candidate has been brought from darkness to light, and sent forth from the chair to diffuse knowledge in other lands.

"The events of young countries are the foundations of their future character; and we trust that the true Masonic tone of discipline and feeling, the habit of arriving at continued advance in knowledge, and the jealous regard for the reputation of the Craft, which have been so carefully instilled into our hearts by your precepts and example in the chair, will be the pre-eminent characteristics of the Brethren here, until the great day when types and symbols of Masonry

shall receive their final fulfilment.

"Our regret at the loss of your instructions as our Worshipful Master, is in no small degree enhanced by the knowledge that we are also about to lose your society as a Brother, and that we may probably meet no more in Lodge on this side the grave, that worthy and faithful representative of our First Master, by whom the sun of Masonry has been brought to rise, its light poured fourth, and its do.ninions established in our colony.

"To our earnest wishes for your health and happiness, we would add our assurances that we will continually labor to preserve the character you have given to our Lodge, and so to educate those whom we admit to the mysteries of Masonry, that they may become worthy successors of the First Master of Western Australia.

"With sincere Masonic attachment and esteem, we remain,

"Dear Sir and Brother, your faithful Brethren." [Signed by the Master, Officers and Brethren of Lodge 712.]

HOLLAND.

HAMBURG. In the St. George Lodge, the question has been decided by ballot, eightysix voting for the Jewish Brethren, while but twenty could be found against the motion. The decision, after a long and interesting debate, was, that "all those uniting in the universal feeling of Fraternal love, good citizenship, and honorable conduct, were fit and proper to be admitted into Mason Lodges, unless they were known to be atheists."

SCOTLAND.

EDINBURGH, June 24.-The Lodge, Edinburgh St. Stephen's, assisted by several of the sister Lodges in Edinburgh and Glasgow, visited the "Shrine of St. Clair, of Roslin," the last Hereditary Grand Master Mason of Scotland. Permission having been granted by Lady Drummond to visit Hawthornden, and by

Lord Rosslyn, to visit the grounds, castle, and chapel of Rosslyn, the party met at Newington, and proceeded southward in thirtytwo carriages, accompanied by a band of music, the standard and Masonic emblems flying at the top. When at Rosslyn, a Lodge was formed, and a procession took place from the Inn to the chapel, where a vocal band was stationed under the guidance of Messrs. Ebsworth, Gleadhill, and Henderson, when the glees of "Lightly tread, 'tis hallowed ground," ," "Fair Rosabel," and the "National Anthem," were given with beautiful effect. An oration was then delivered by Brother George Macdonald, and thanks returned by the R. W. M. of St. Stephen's, after which the procession returned by the south door to the green at the west end of the Chapel, where cake and wine were provided, and a bumper pledged to the healths of the Queen, Lady Drummond, and Lord Rosslyn. They then returned to the Lodge-room, when it was closed in due form. In consequence of the unfavorable character of the day, many were deterred from being present, and the party were entirely precluded from visiting Hawthornden; but notwithstanding the rain, there was much enjoyment experienced, and the scene in the Chapel had a very beautiful and imposing effect.

IRELAND.

At the present juncture, when certain Roman Catholic bishops, with their Roman Catholic organ, rejoice in ribald abuse of Freemasonry, it is pleasing to observe that very many independent journals are strenuous in their support of its principles. We quote the following extract from the Limerick Chronicle, of July 2:

"At no period in modern times was MASONRY more prosperous and exalted in this country than at present. The pillars of wisdom, strength and beauty,' are not, we gladly announce, confined either to the metropolis or the other large cities of Ireland, but are being proudly erected in every district throughout the land, where intelligence, respectability and social virtue prevail. Amongst ourselves Masonry is, if we may so phrase it, a moral magnet; and we may truly assert, that every gentleman in North Munster has the honor and happiness of hailing from some Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.' In every region of the globe where Masonry is well understood and properly practised, peace, love and harmony' are found; comprehensive benevolence, in the most enlarged sense, inculcated, brotherly love and fraternal sympathy exercised, bigotry abashed, practical Christianity cherished, and all the social virtues quickened and invigorated

To works of art her merit not confined,
She regulates the morals, squares the mind,
Corrects with care the sallies of the soul,

And points the tide of passion where to roll;
On virtue's tablet marks her moral rule,

And forms her Lodge an universal School,

"Yes, all of the craft divine' know and feel that the poet has, with equal truth and beauty, described the actions and attributes of Masonry."

JAMAICA. The Rev. Br. W. G. P. BARTON, Rector of St. Thomas in the Vale, Jamaica, has been appointed Provincial Grand Master for that Island, by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The same authority has also granted a Warrant for a new Lodge, by the title of Elgin, to be held in St. Thomas in the Vale. Friendly Lodge at Montego Bay, has resolved to form a Masonic Library, for the use of its members, a resolution which may be profitably followed by Lodges generally.

KINGSTON. A Masonic Procession was formed in July, in consequence of the arrival of a Charter from the Grand Lodge of England, authorizing the opening of a new Lodge in that city, to be denominated, "Le Uniog e Concordia," of which Br. Juan Jose Neito, is the first Master.

DEMARARA.-Mount Olive Lodge, for many years dormant, has recently been revived in this island, and is in a prosperous condition.

BARBADOES. The old Lodge "Scotia," No. 206, in the city of Bridgetown, has been revived by a new Charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

UNITED STATES.

MISSOURI.

We have a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, had at its annual communication in October, but have not room in the present number for any thing more than the opening address of the Grand Master. The practice noticed by the Grand Master, of conferring the P. M. degree on the Wardens of Lodges, is very properly a cause of "much complaint."

MY BROTHERS: It is made my duty to present to this Grand Lodge a message, recommending such measures as in my judgment call for its action, and I extremely regret that my long absence and engagements have placed it out of my power to do more than present a rough sketch, drawn up after eleven o'clock last night.

It affords me unfeigned pleasure to be able to say, that such is our happy and prosperous condition, both in our domestic and foreign relations, as to leave but little legislative action necessary.

Since our last Grand Annual Communication, much complaint has been made to me by Past Masters, growing out of a clause in our By-Laws, requiring subordinate Lodges to confer the degree of Past Master on their Wardens. The assumption of such a power by a Grand Lodge composed of a majority of Mas. Masons, is perhaps not without example, but it does not therefore follow that the principle is correct. It is certainly the duty of the subordinate Lodges strictly to obey the edicts of the Grand Lodge, provided they do not conflict with the ancient landmarks of the Order; and all the opposition to the law here alluded to is predicated upon this principle. Some of the Lodges have obeyed the law, while others have refused or failed to execute it from conscientious scruples. It is certainly desirable that the Grand Lodge should not assume doubtful powers, and therefore I call your attention to the subject, trusting you will take such action as may be necessary.

It seems to me that something more should be done to insure the attendance of the members of this Grand Lodge, and I suggest whether it would not be well to require the G. S. to summon such Lodges as fail to send a delegate, to appear by proxy at the next Grand Annual Communication, to show cause why its Charter shall not be suspended for contempt of the edicts of this Grand Lodge; or take such other action as may be deemed necessary to effect the object, as it cannot be questioned that a full attendance is highly important to the Fraternity under this jurisdiction.

The all-engrossing subject for the action of this G. Lodge for several years past, has been the establishment of a Masonic College for the maintenance and education of the destitute orphan children of Master Masons. The experiment has been made, and although less than eighteen months have elapsed since it was opened for the reception of students, enough has transpired to render it certain that the most sanguine expectations of its warmest friends will be more than realized; and while I would avoid vain-boasting, I cannot withhold an expression of the pride I feel, that our little band of Brothers in Missouri has success