our great naval veterans who was spared to us, he rather took as his due the Mastership of this Military Order, than received it from us as a favor. And this I will say fearlessly, that-although the Order of the Temple has never yet, for all the centuries it has endured, wanted an efficient Chief-it would be difficult to select from our past records the name of one more dauntless in action, more wise in council, more kind and benevolent in peace, than our late Grand Master, and none more devoted to the welfare of our ancient Chivalry.

PEACE BE WITH HIM!

"And now, Fellow Soldiers, my task is done. You required me at a time when we were yet mourning for our recent loss, to assume the temporary command and rule of the Order. It was a duty which, circumstanced as we then were, I did not feel myself entitled to refuse, and I have held it until it was your pleasure to relieve me of that responsibility. I thank you for the honor. I thank you for the trust and confidence which you reposed in ine. I thank you for the kindness of your co-operation; and I congratulate you most sincerely upon the election you have this day made of a Grand Master, who is the representative of a family distinguished not only in the annals of Scottish History, but in those of our Order, and who, I pray, may long be spared to vindicate your suffrages, by the dignity, the wisdom, and the chivalric character of his rule!"

On the conclusion of the Regent's Address, the Grand Officers,-with the exception of the Regent, who retained his place-retired in Procession, (Junior first,) and returned in the same order, introducing

The Right Honorable GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK JOHN, BARON GLENLYON, of Glenlyon, Habited as a Grand Cross,

the newly Elected GRAND MASTER, supported by his Aides-de-Camp. The Banner of His Eminence was carried by a Knight Commander, immediately in front of The Grand Master; the Banner-bearer being supported by two Esquires.

The Grand Master Elect was received by the assembled Knights standing, and passed to His Chair of State, in front of the Altar.

His Eminence having taken his seat, and the Knights their stalls, the Minutes of Election were read by the Registrar.

The Regent then asked the Grand Master Elect, if he accepted of the Office to which he had been chosen by the suffrages of the Knights.

His Eminence having assented--the Sword of State, Staff, Crown, Collars, &c. were handed by the Grand Officers who bore them, to the Prelates, by whom they were placed upon the Altar.

The Junior Prelate then read from Verse 10 to Verse 19, St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians.

The Consecrating Prelate then offered up a prayer; the Grand Master Elect kneeling on a faldstool; the assembled Knights, &c., standing.

The Chaplain, carrying the Gospels, then advanced, and administered the Oath to the Grand Master.

The Grand Master having resumed his seat, the Consecration succeeded.

The Ex-Regent and Preceptor then left their Stalls, and advanced towards the Altar. The former having received the Sword of State from the hands of one of the Prelates, armed the Grand Master therewith; and the latter having received the Staff of Office, placed it in the Grand Master's hands, saying-" For the greater glory of the Holy Trinity," &c.

The Grand Master, then standing, was invested by the Chamberlain with the Robe of State.

The Grand Master having resumed his seat, the Gold Ring, formerly worn by

H. R. H. the late Duke of Sussex, as Grand Prior of England-(presented to the Order by the late Grand Master, Admiral Sir David Milne, G. C. B., and appointed to be used as a Coronation Ring for future Grand Masters,) was then placed by the Consecrating Prelate on the forefinger of the Grand Master's right hand, saying "Receive this Ring," &c.

The Collars of the Order having been handed by the Prelates to the Admiral and Hospitaller, were then placed around the Grand Master's neck by these offi

cers.

The Consecrating Prelate, taking in his hands the Crown of the Order, then placed it on the head of the Grand Master.

Immediately thereafter, the old War Cry-" Au Beauseant! Au Beauseant !” resounded through the Hall.

A flourish of trumpets also announced the Crowning.

The Ex-Regent and Preceptor then conducted the Grand Master to his Throne, placed on the north side of the Altar, under a covering richly decorated with crimson velvet hangings.

On His Eminence being enthroned, the Ex-Regent advanced and said to the assembled Knights-"I present to you The Right Honorable and Most Eminent and Reverend GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK JOHN, Baron Glenlyon, of Glenlyon, by the Grace of God and the Suffrages of the Brethren, Grand Master of The Religious and Military Order of the Temple."

The Te Deum having been performed on the organ, was succeeded by a flourish of trumpets, during which the Grand Master, by command of the Preceptor, was saluted by the Swords of the assembled Knights, and by the Banners of the Order.

The Heralds then proclaimed the Grand Master by his style and titles.

The Ex-Regent and Seneschal then advanced, and ascending the steps of the Grand Master's Throne, took the Oath of Fidelity to the Grand Master (between the hands of His Eminence,) for himself and the other Knights Grand Crosses and Grand Officers of The Order, and retired.

Then John Whyte Melville, of Bennochy and Strathkinness, Preceptor, for himself and all the Grand Priors and Commanders of the Order, ascending the steps of the Throne, and taking off his Cap, took the Oath of Fealty, between the hands of the Grand Master, and retired.

Then John M'Donald, of Dalchosnie, C. B., Colonel in the Army, LieutenantColonel of H. M. 92d Highlanders, Acting Constable and Mareschal, ascending the steps of the Throne, and taking off his Cap, placed his hands between those of the Grand Master, and for himself, and for the Knights, Esquires, and Men-atArms, pronounced the words of fealty, and retired.

The Prelate then read the 19th Psalm.

The Registrar having read the List of Office-Bearers elected this day, those present were conducted, two and two, between the Senior Grand Crosses (Fratres Hepburn and Galbraith,) to the steps in front of the Altar, and kneeling there, with their hands upon the Gospels and the Sword of State, they severally vowed faithfully to discharge the duties of their offices.

The Anthem was then performed on the organ. When concluded, the Consecrating Prelate pronounced the Blessing.

The Grand Master, having dissolved the Chapter-General, proceeded, along with the Knights and Esquires assembled, to the Refectory, in which an Entertainment had been provided.

Many appropriate toasts connected both with the Ancient and Modern History of The Order were given, and much satisfaction was expressed by the Grand Master and all present, at the arrangements for the Installation, and with the manner in which that imposing Ceremony had been conducted.

TABLE OF LODGES IN MISSISSIPPI,

WITH TIMES AND PLACES OF MEETING.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 15, 1846.

Sir and Brother :—I have at length the satisfaction of announcing to you the organization of a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in this city, by the name of "Solomon's Lodge, No. 764," on the registry of the Right Worshipful the United Grand Lodge of England, to meet regularly upon the first Tuesday after the full moon in each month. The warrant arrived by the April mail, and on Tuesday evening last, the 2d instant, the first meeting was held.

As there is no Provincial Grand Lodge in New Brunswick, and we do not acknowledge any Masonic subordination to the Provincial Grand Master of Nova Scotia-the more formal ceremony of constituting and consecrating the Lodge, was of necessity omitted; but the Master of Albion Lodge, No. 590, with his officers, were invited to assist in the ceremony of Installation. They accordingly came hither, (about 80 miles,) and a goodly number of Brethren being in attendance, Worshipful Master Alexander Robertson, of Albion Lodge, opened the Lodge, and then duly installed the new officers into their respective stations. Thus has the Royal Craft been awakened from its long slumber of 16 years in Fredericton.

I learn that a Charter has also been received for the organization of a new Lodge in Carleton, St. John, and as the spirit of Masonry seems to be reviving in other parts of the Province, I think the time is not far distant when there will be a general resumption of work by the Lodges which have been dormant since about 1829.

It is, however, a subject of deep regret to all reflecting persons, that the English, Irish and Scottish Grand Lodges have equal Masonic Jurisdiction in the Province, and each, I believe, has issued Warrants for Lodges in New Brunswick: at least I know that two Lodges in St. John are Chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The evils of co-ordinate jurisdiction by several Masonic bodies, in the same colony, are too obvious for illustration; and although no very serious injury may ensue to the Craft, by the unavoidable difference of operations in the several bodies working under different rituals, yet the impossibility of ensuring even an approach to uniformity of lectures will of itself be no trifling inconvenience.

I beg to apologize for this trouble, and to express my anxious hope that you may long continue to inform and instruct us in our Masonic duties; for I am persuaded that to you, mainly, is the Craft indebted for the impulse which has caused it to start up again with renewed vigor, from that lethargy which seemed all but universal and perpetual. I am, sir and Br. respectfully, your Ob't Serv't,

ROBERT GOWAN.

[The evil of which our correspondent complains, is one of too long standing to be easily removed, and is the natural consequence of the co-ordinate jurisdiction held over all the British Provinces by the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland. The only effectual remedy lies at the fountain head. If the three Grand Bodies named, could be induced to take the matter up, and agree upon a uniform system between themselves, the evil might be easily removed. But something may be done, so far as New Brunswick is interested, by a mutual agreement among the Lodges, and the adoption of a uniform mode of work for the Province. We are not aware of the existence of any objections to such a

course, in the Constitutional regulations of either of the parent Grand Bodies.[EDITOR.

BR. C. W. MOORE,

Solomon's Lodge, No. 74, La Fayette, Ala., May 23, 1846.

Dear Sir:-After my respects, I take pleasure in acquainting you that our young Lodge is in a flourishing condition, and its members are getting along together like a band of Brothers, and are increasing in number. At a regular communication of the Lodge last night, it was agreed that the Brethren, in connection with our Brethren of Dudleyville and West Point Lodges, would celebrate St. John the Baptist's day, on the 24th June, in this place, and a committee of arrangements was appointed. I am much gratified to be able to state that Masonry in this section of the country is onward; I love Masonry for its principles, and I do honestly believe that a man who will endeavor to discharge his Masonic duties, will do to rely upon while travelling through this world of sorrow and temptation, and be prepared for admission into that celestial Lodge above, where he will forever be at refreshment; allow me before I close, to give you the names of our worthy officers, who all reside within our village. Brothers L. La Taste, W. M.; Matthew Phillips, S. W.; James H. Lowe, J. W.; William Daniel, Secretary; J. W. Bachelder, Treasurer; J. J. Steiner, S. D., and James Smith, J. D. I remain, as ever, yours Fraternally,

J. BACHELDer.

Indianapolis, June 2, 1846. Br. MOORE -Our Grand Lodge has just adjourned, after an interesting session of five days. We numbered 30 chartered Lodges and 10 Lodges under dispensation, all of which were fully represented. Our Grand Officers were all present except the Grand Chaplain who has left the State. The attendance both of Representatives and visitors was much larger than ever assembled on a similar occasion in Indiana, being about 150. We had the venerable Br. Barney with us. The proceedings were harmonious, and our procession and public in. stallation of officers elect were imposing. Br. David Wallace, ex-Governor of Indiana, addressed us on the occasion. It would only be necessary for you to know him, in order to know that it was well done. Our officers elect, for the current year, are:

M. W. Johnson Watts, of Dearborn Co., G. M.; R. W. Caleb Schmidlap, of Madison, D. G. M.; James Hogins, of Danville, S. G. W.; Lewis Burk, of Richmond, J. G. W.; Rev. Anson Clarke, of Logansport, G. Ghaplain; John Taylor, of Lafayette, G. Lecturer; A. W. Morris, of Indianapolis, G. Secretary; John Foster, of Indianapolis, G. Treasurer; Br. Edward Barrel, of Lafayette, S. G. D.; Richard Sapris, of Aurora, J. G. Deacon; Samuel Rooker, of Indianapolis, G. S. and Tyler.

On the subject of the contemplated Convention at Baltimore in September, 1847, I think our Grand Lodge may be set down as in the affirmative. The whole matter is recommitted to the Subordinate Lodges, as we will have yet another meeting before the time of the proposed Convention.

I am respectfully and Fraternally yours,

A. W. M.