The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-27
FREEMAsONRY IN PERU.

Abiding to the Masonic festivities on st. Johns
Day. the Oaao correspondent OF the opinion
NactonGl, OF Lima, writes the following
CALLAo, June 20. 1875
Yesterday while the Masonic lodges OF Lima
assembled AT the sumptuous saloons or the Exhi-
biton 10 celebrate the festival or Jheir patriarch
and protector those OF thIs jurisdiction also met
This AFFORDS proof OF the interests mat animate
these Institutions, while IL eloquently proves that
Freemasonry In Peru, as in the rest OF the world,
ever performs the gO0dy mission it mas imposed
on itself Laying aside all preamoles, we VIII pass
at this porI by the Princes or Jerusalem. the Rose
Croix Knights and, IN word, all tue worthy lmi
tators OF Frederick IL. and the Duke OF Lelnster.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF PERU
arrived from the capital; It was composed OF the
following brethren DIR. ID. Francisco JaVler Ma
rlategui Thlrty-tnlrd degree. Jose A. Pluto
lrty-second) ana Manuel Aecri Eighteenth
RECEIVED BY A COMMISSION
rom the Cruz Austral, ana proceeded IN body
TO the building belonging TO the Huos de la Viuda
widows chiidren) The outer hall, as well as tue
temple, was simply but elegantly adorned. inc
square, compass end trewel, In handsome sym
bOliC trophies, decorated walls or the temple.
The number OF brethren present was more than
eighty; all Of them wore on their breasts tne
badges and decorations which they had acquired
by the faithful performance OF their solemn
duties.
meeting from their respective chapters ROSA
Cruz, RegeneracIOn Pernana, Numero l, Lima
Bogeda sagrada Estrella del Orden, Numero 8, and
cordia Universal, as the Oldest opened The work
according to the old Scottish rite.
The minutes OF the last meeting were then read
and ordering the Master OF Ceremonies 60 inquire
what visiting brethren were In the outer hall, en-
trance was given to the brethren OF the chapter,
the deputatlon OF the council and the visiting
brethren. y
THE INSTALLATION OF THE LODGE
Cruz Austral then proceeded WITH In the
customary form. The Venerable for last year
gave into the hands OF the Presldent OF the COM
mission his Insignia or badge OF authority; ne
then read an extensive memoir which was APP
tue sincere calculations OF the Inspector General,
Senior Marlategui The speaker pronounced also
q brilliant speech. which was applauded.
The cruz Austral, faithful to Masonic traditions,
could rot close It's labors without performing
their customary charitable work. The offerings
of The brethren were presented to two poor FAM
lies whose nisfortunes had sunk them into mis-
cry. Happy those who thus carry in this world
the principles OF Christian charity; honor 10 them.
humble imitators OF the martyr OF Golgotha.
The concourse now passed into the banquettng
hail. where handsome repast was displayed with
great taste. The most fraternal amitY reigned
throughout. The delegate OF the Supreme Council
or Peru, DR.. Marlategui, proposed several toasJs
In harmony with the order established in that in
stltutiOn. These were :-' To the aggrandlze ment
of the Republic OF Peru;u ITO the stability OF the
supreme Council OF Peru and, finally, For all
those Mas0ns scattered over the surface OF the
GloDe.n Several other brethren spoke, and IL was
five O'Clock In the afternoon When the Master
closed the work.
The different deputations, accompanied by the
brethren OF this Orient, returned to Lima Dy t1e
quarter " six train