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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, · 1919.

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FREEMASONS AND PEACE IMPRESSIVE SCENE IN THE ADBERT HALL.

NEARLY 9,000 PRESENT

the blessing of the Almighty on all.—(Sign- edy Antura, Grand Master,"

VISITING DEPUTATIONS....

HONGKONG, DEFENCE CORPS.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJOR

WAKEMAN, VD, ACTING ADMINIS- TRATIVE COMMANDANT.

The visiting deputations from Ireland, Scotland, the United States of America.. and Overseas Dominions were then an- nounced, the several sections being intro duced by the Cirand Director of Ceres No. monies, Mr. J. S. Granville Grenfell. They included Rt. Wor. Bro. Mr. T. F. Hough Distries Grand Master or flung song and South Ching.

Many memorable assemblies-political, music, sunal have been bald during the Pistatauns under the span of the vast root of the Albert Elall, but for And Melba, McCormack,many reasons Low have surpassed that by when the Brethren of the Masonic craft Caruso, Farese, Galli-Curci, Gluck, Homer,

Genad Masters of the several jurisdie on June, with celebrated the suspension and a host of other world-famous artists of hostiles. Unhappily, the Most wortions were accorded full Masonic salata" tion, a trature always attractive, expre- shiptul the Grand Alister, the Duke of have chosen the Victrola to carry their Connaughs, was about through illness, sally in a full assembly as the Alben

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otherwise circumstances seemed to con- spire to add luxury nad significance to the observance. Naturally it was an e casion which had necessitated not a little premeditation and nrganisation. A date for the festivity had to be chosen month 福留 As fortune would have it that selected fell within forty-eight hours of the day on which Germany tormally, but renetantly, admitted her defeat; and for the inexplicable delay of the Weimar authorities in appointing their Pence delerates the proceedings would actually have synchronised with the signing of the treaty in the Hall of Mirrors at Var sailles.

Craftamen were present from all parts f the British Empire dignity and bril liance being added to a stately ceremonial by the tany graduations of colour which distinguished the clothing of the brethren of the many jurisdictions now spread over the surface of the globe. Men came from the City of London and the ever-expand ing boroughs of the metropolitan area. from every province in England; from Scotland ant from Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and a dozen or more Dominions and Depenit Lencies sent their representatives. Guests were gathered from America, where Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries are as numerous as the stars and stripes that embellish the battle-stained folds of Old Glory. Altogether it was an assembly worthy of a great and historic occasion..

WORLD-WIDE REPRESENTATION,

A special prayer of thanks to Almighty God was read by thrand Chaplain, the Bishojs of Chelmsford, with a further: payer for God's blessing on the Order. the hymy Now thank we all our do followed".“

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Next an address was delivered by the Profirand Master, who said the fact of this grat assembly spoke for itsel Chere was no neat for anyone to explain the sentiments which had brought them

her, but it was nevessary that he should offer sorte explanation for the benefit of those who would read the re cords later on. No advertiermeng or ex; traneous aid had been needed to assure that every seat in, that great hall should. belleil.

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***** KUMSANG" Corp. H. C.. Sandford · B Co. is having arrived from above ports, Consignees of: 'granted » weeks' leave, from August Cargo by her are bereby informed as all

Ith, 1919.

Goods are being landed at their risk into the Private S. Shirvington, A. Ch. is hazardous and or extra hazardous Godown

from of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence, andor from the wharves, delivery may be obtained. subject to rent.

Goods, no cleared by Aug. nth, will be

gunted b months' leave. August Bird....1010

MEDICAL DREITRAU

During the alere on leave of Major 6. D. R. Black from August 75h, 1910), Capt. G. M. Harston will act as P.M.O. of the Corps, ORDERS. FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY MAJOR

J. W. ARMSTRUNG, V.D.,

INSPECTION OF ARMS,

All N., and men in possession of long

rifes, who have not already done sn, are to resten same, with hayonets, to Sture "at once for inspies.ion. They will be ready for re-issue about a. days after they are went in. ORDERS FOR ENUTTEER COMPANY 'BY CAPTAIN R. HALKI INSPECTION OF ARMS,

Those in possession of long rifles which

It was always certain brethren would come from far and wide in greater umbers than could be accommodated in any hall in London. The week and the day for the celebration had been fixed lonx 450, Lord Ampthill spoke of the funda mental tenets ct Freemasonry, belief in the Great Architect of the universe, and submission to Eis will; and truth, to waintain which the whole world had been coupled They desired to express thanks to the Great Architect for having de livered them from the material conflict of the last four years Freemasonry would surely prove one of the great forces for good, and that this was recognised by the world was evidenced by the great number of men who desired to jáin its ranks nut odly in this country, but in every English-Stüeer

Free speaking country of the world. masonry had an incalculably great oppor. unity, and it must be fortified for the struggle before it. The aims it professed and the duties of its members were based on the volume of the Sacred Law, which taught them the foundation of duty to their neighboar.

ADDRESS TO THE KING.

Finally, his lordship moved an address to the King as follows:

As a spectacle alone the scene deserved record. Within living Masonic memory there have been theen only approaching to it in June, 1887, when the Jubilee of Queen Victoria was celebrated; in June, 1807, when thanks were offered that her Majesty's beneficent reign had heen ex tended by yet another ten years; and in June, 1017, when the Bi-Centenary ni, Grand Lodge itself was observed. Of the irst two occasions the late King Edward, then Prince of Wales, presided as W.M.

To the King's Most Excellent Majesty.- Grand Master of the Order, a position All We, the United Grand Lodge of Free and ed by him for years with much distinction. Accepted Masons of England, especially as On the third the chair was occupied by sembled in celebration of the successful ter. bis brother and successor, the Duke afmination of the war, most humbly offer, as Connaught, who bad now discharged ther Majesty's faithful and loyal subjects, duties of that high office for nearly two detail and heartfelt congratulations to decades. His place as principal of the your Majesty upon having heen graciously Order on June 27th had to be taken by Fuchsafed by Almighty God so great the Pro-Grand Master, Lord Ampthill triumph for the arms of your Majesty and There was no attempt at decoration of Allies, this securing Freedom and the hall itself, but the masses and con- of self-sacrifice and devotion to duty set by. right to the world. The inspiring example trasts of colour could not have been sur- pased in effect had the adventitions aid your Majesty, your illustrious Consort Ker of the sceniz artist been sought. Massed Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness the around the Grand Master on the platform the Royal Famuly, was a constant encourage- Prince of Wales, and the other members of were the purple and gold Propio

bave not yet been sent in are to return same, with hayonets, to Store not later than Monday, August 11th. for inspection. They will be read for re-issue about 3 daya after they

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D.EL. INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES,

All broken, obafed, and damaged packages are to be left in the Gotowns, where they will be examined. Claims against the steamer

at be presented within 10 days of arrival otherwise they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE MATHESON & Cổ, LTD.,

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Hongkong, August 2nd. 1919,

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ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSE.

Arrangements will be made as in previous Fears for all who wish to da se w Ars at the Peak Range in the morn ing instead of at King - Park, or Usewhere in the afternoon.. .Firine

will commence in September pros ably.

'INSPECTION OF ARMS.

NCOs and men in possession of shurs

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riffes bearing Corps Nis. 386 to 445 Care to return them, with bayonets, to Headquarters on Saturday 9th, or Monday 11th instant for bali yearly examination.

MA COMPANY,

Tuesday, August 12th:

5.30. p.m. No. 1 Platoon (NILTOM, and men who have not completed their Tests) at Headquarters. TET. Rifle. belt, pouches and dummies to he carried.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods arb to be left in the bio towns, where they will

examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays. between the hours of 10:43 and Noon within the frem storage period,

So claim will be admitted after the Goods. have left the summer's Clown and all goods remaining un:lolivered after Allg.

idth, will be nubject to rep

All Claims against the Steamer lost De presented to the undersignaling on before August uth, es they will not be recognised

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Empire throughout the war, and the pro- found interest your Majesty has always taken in the welfare of all stasses of your

Majesty's subjects has deepened and branden, ve the respectful affection for your Majesty, and has added lustre to the Crown.

nt Grand Officers of England, who came in such numbers that they overflowed into and almost filled the spacious srPAL. Mingling with them were the brilliant green and gold of the Scottish brethren, and the light blue and gold of the Irish representatives. But the centre of all eyes were the chairs on the right of the Prestrand Master, on which were senter The Real "Burley Cigarette Grand Masters and the Crand Secretaries from the United States. Some of them had been seen in English Lodges in the closing months of last year. Then they wore the simple unostentatious badges of the Master Mason--for they had come sit may, become more extensively serviceable brethren to minister to the suberings of the sick and wounded. Then there was no mark of rank or authority; they voluntary missioners of goodwill. Now

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circumstance attaching to their exaltou Masonic position. The English brethren were massed in a solid phalanx--those of London and Provincial Grand Rank dis tinguished by the darker shade of their riothing. There were between 8,000 and 9,000 of them All were wearing a new Peace jewel Striking across the arena- north, south, east and west was a deep double line of cardinal red, marking the neisition of the Grand Stewards, and forming, as it were: a cross of St. George on a great Masonic Ensign. It was down through this double line of scarlet from the north to the south that the Pro-Grand Master his attendant Grand Officers (amongst whom was Prince Arthur of Connaught), and distinguished guests pressed in marshalled procession, when the time came for the ample opening of the Especial Grand Lodg".

O BAND MASTER'S DEEP REGRET.

| Master assumed the throne.

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We venture to take this opportunity for expressing our loyal and dutiful thanks to uur Majesty for that signal act of your Majesty's favour which has enabled us t spefully to welcome his Royal Highness, the It is our earnest hope that with the help Prikes of Wales as a brother among Masons. } of God our world-wide and ancient frater

"ORESTES"

are bereby notified that the Cargo will he, 7.00 a.m. at Kings Park Range. Annual discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where

Musketry Course. NCOs, and ment will lie a Consignee's risk. The Cargo. a detailed by Company Com

will be ready for delivery, from Godown on rad after August 8th... mander,"

MOUNTED SECTION.

Monday, August 11th':--

5.10 p.m. at Headquarters. T.E.T. RIA, belt. ponches and dummies to br curried. Staff Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt. Meade

will attend."

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INSPECTION OF ARMS.

N.C.Os. and men in pression of Tone rifles are to Return 'them, with bayonets, to Headquarters for ins rection on Saturday, 9th, or Mon day 11th instant. They will be ready for re-issue about 2 days after! they are sentir.

Optional cargo willbounded, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are £1 in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any. Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 Am. and Noon within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have

78 left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods

be subject to rent remaining undelivered after Aug. 13th will

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before August 28th, or they will not be recognisel.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, August 7th, 1919. 11000

ashind and may be of material assist nude in promoting every effort to secure juicing that by the grace of fod, wo, can peace on earth and goodwill among men..

the bising of pesce, we, the United cand now contemplate the happy restoration of odge of England, in common with all our mighty to grant your Majesty long life and Cadets J. A. Collett and C. T. Collett Does Food Nauseate. You? Iellow-subjects, will always pray the Al

very happines; and that striving contin ally after that righteousness, which exaltoth beneficent rule Puse, Content, and Unity."

natin, we may enjoy under your Majesty's

bira, President of the Board of General This was seconded by Sir Alfred Rob- Purposes, and agreed to with great enthu-

sinsm.

Master, moved:

Mr. T. F. Halsey, Deputy Grand

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Launch will leave Blake Pier on Wedner day 13th instant. at 5 p.m. and call ot Kowloon 10 minutes later.

G. E. STEWART, Cunt.

Adjutant, H.K.D.

Hongkong, August 8th, 1010,

To thousands the vehy is it? Why thought of a meal brings nausen. does the stomach rebel? Surely the ex planation is that the stomach is not in a fit condition to perform its natural task properly.

That, too, is why you will surely suffer from pains after eating, biliousness, Antiens, Free, and Accepted Masons of Eng than can by eur present regulations be what is the same-imperfect digestion:

That this Expecial Grand Lodge of

to demand a greater number of officers troubles all arise through Indigestion or acidity flatulence, and the like. These and records with gratitude and affection its thanks to all the forms of the Crown appointed, in order to ensure more effic. The remedy lies in giving your digestive in every direction-who contributed to the desire that Provincial and District Assist Mother Siegel's Syrup, a stomach and on the sea, on the land, in the air, and of Masonic endeavour. It is further my hen they sorely need. This is found in ient government and due acknowledgment organa stomach, liver and bowels-the victory for liberty, civilisation, and right itant Grand Masters shall be appointed in liver corrective of acknowledged worth, exlebrates day. It mourns the Tóns, of

This duty was undertaken by the Right many who largely awisted to secure that the largest of our Provinces and Districts. and made from the medicinal extracts of and I trust Grand Lodge, at the earliest more than tan varieties of roots, barks Hon, T. F. Halsey, the Deputy frend triumph, and tenders in the hereaver! its opportunity, will give directions accord and herbs. Master Later, the Pro-Grand Master: who have returned, and awures them that sincere dyprthy. It rejoices with those

ingly."

It tones, strengthens, url: Ford Ampthill, and Prince Arthur of the services of all will remain an undying a Retine kequel to the proceedings of functions naturally and efficiently and stimulates them to healthy activity so that. 2. It is my earliest hope that the Craft, they are capable of performing their vital Connaught were announced, and a de putation was appointed to conduct them mumery among their grateful fellow-country- to-day, will determine to create a per without strain. In this condition, you will into Grand Lodge, where the Pro-Granď men."

Lord George Hamilton, Provincial prtual memorial of its gratitude to

not only enjoy food, but secure from, it In his address to the brethren he said Grand Master of Middlesex, feconded. Almighty Gind for the special blessings be the nourishment it contains. If you feel

has been pleased to confer upon us, both he was painfully conscious of his in and the motion was carried with unani

run down, out of sorts, lack snap, and as Englishmen and ne Masons, wherein vigour, you should take ability to fill the place of the Grandmity.

+ course of Master. From personal knowledge he Representatives of the visiting Grand can be especially honoured the many Mother Beigel's Syrup. It has benefited

aware that however much Grand Masters addressed the gathering, the rent and continued growth of Frferers; why not you?

brethrer who fell during the war. The thousands upon thousands of former auf. Lodge might regret the absence of his speakers including Judge Farmer (New Roval Highness the Grand Master himself York), F. W. Hamilton (Massachusetts), central home, and I desire that, there shall good Mother Beigel's Byrup has done for masonry among us demands a suitable "I am writing to you to tell you the felt even more disappointed. His Royal and W. H. Wardropo (Canada in the one he taken into consideration the Highness never liked to disappoint any made formal acknowledgment, stating peace we now enjoy, and commemorating months, and it has cured me of stomach Province of Ontario). Lord Ampthill question of celebrating for all time the taking it now for this lash eighteen me and also for my son. We have been asserably, and was particularly distressed in not being able to keep his appointment that it. would be his pleasurable duty to

the brave who made that peace possible, trouble, and it has done my son a wor- on that occasion. Lord Ampthill added 7 rese to his Royal Highness, the Grand by adopting measures for providing in ferful lot of good too. that he had received a telegram from the Master the sentiments of the distinguish the metropolis of the Empire & meeting Mother Seigel's Syrup I could not ent Before took Grand Master which be read as follows ed visitors, whom he heartily thanked on

place worthy of the long history and great anything without pain afterwards. The "It is with the deepest regret that I find behalf of the Grand Mastor,

traditions of the United Grand Lodge of Indigestion and liver troubles I used to myself prevented, under medical directions.

A CENTRAL HOME.

England. froin attending today the Especial Grand Grand Master in the following terms:

Two messages wore received from the

The President of the Beard of General different woman in consequence. My son, ̧"

suffer from I have now lost, and I feel a Lodze. My earnest; dmire has been to as

Purposes gave forreal notice that these who suffered a lot from debility and sociate myself with the craft on so memor

1. I think it is fitting that this historic two qucation would be brought before stomach pains with biliaus attacks, is now, able en berasion, and myself to give a cordial occasion should be permanently comme

Grand Led in regular form at the car I am glad to say, a diferent lad, thanks to those distinguished representa morated by recognition of special serligst nocible data Tamark the celebrate Mother Boigel's Byrup. I am writing tives from the United States of America and Vices constantly being "rendered to the tin a sumber of promotions and appoint to tell you this, as it might do some Dominions who have come in much large Craft by the Provincial and Districtment to past frand wank were made.

other poor sufferer good as it has done for numbers as brethren and as Allies to join Grand Lodges. Certain among these have with us in thanksgiving. To each and every grown in recent years to such a degree, and with the winging of a hymn and the Street, Ipswich, 1/11/18

Grand Lodge was closed with prayer me." Letter from Mrs, T. Cook, 7, David National Anthem

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ono I give fraternal greetings and pray for (Continueri at fo^t of next column.)

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