PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. 187 A committee was then appointed to draft a reply as follows: To Hon . Robert Marshall , 33d, Deputy for New Brunswick , St John. Thanks for congratulations. Albert Edward Lodge qf Perfection launched with great eclat Twenty-three members. Most cordial greetings. Long life and happiness. (Signed) D. DARRACH , T. P. G. Master . At the close of the inauguration serv¬ ices all adjourned to the Hotel Davies about 10:30 P. M ., where a most sumptuous re¬ past was partaken of and many pleasant speeches delivered by those assembled. Chapter Rose Croix , H. R. D. M ., was organized at the Masonic Temple, Charlottetown , on the 19th of May, 1898, and holds assemblies at the call of the most wise sovereign. This chapter is doing good work and now numbers a goodly num¬ ber of men, all zealous and earnest co-work¬ ers in the rite. Brother Charles Masters , Thirtieth, of St. John, came over by special request to assist and aid in the formation of this chapter and a cordial vote of thanks was duly tendered him. Six candidates were at that meeting added to the chapter. It is anticipated that ere long, when suffi¬ cient members are admitted, a consistory for the province will be inaugurated. The monument of Fremasonry will not crumble, nor her epitah fade. It is erected upon the everlasting hills, it is firmly planted in the deepest valleys. The widow's prayer of joy and the orphan's tear of gratitude, as they ascend like dew before the sun's influ¬ ence, bear with them its eulogy and its praise. So long as brotherly love, relief and truth obtain among men, so long will its mauso¬ leum endure. The waves of prejudice may beat against it, the winds and weathers of time may press upon it, but still it will en¬ dure; glory will encircle it, honor will be yielded to it and veneration will be felt for the hallowed recollections it quickens into ac¬ tion. Where there is Masonic integrity there will be found the highest rank of human en¬ deavor, for high social standing begets purity nf purpose, better elements of character, and greater dignity, giving a passport to all that is noble and exalting in intercourse with our fellowmen, and holding all true to the pole- star of loftiest duty. ODDFELLOWSHIP. Br John F. Whear . "He who realises that the true mission of man on earth is to rise above the level of individual influence, and to recognize the fatherhood of God over all, and the brotherhood of man, is nature's true nobleman." This is the inscription upon the monu¬ ment erected in commemoration of the founder of American Odd Fellowship now known as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On the 26th day of April, 1819, through the exertions of Thomas Wildey , an English Odd Fellow who had emigrated to the United States, the first lodge of the or¬ der on this continent was instituted in the city of , state of , and was called Washington Lodge , No. 1. The birth was an humble one. The order entered on its journey in the midst of difficulties; through many years it was pursued with enmity, hostility and obloquy, but "Truth is mighty and will prevail." The labors of the pioneers were crowned with ultimate sue-