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University Of London Lodge, No. 2033.
into our heart . I do not wonder then , Brethren , that you who belong to the University of London ( which differs from tho older Universities in that it is only an Examining Body ) should seek in a Masonic Lod"e a bond of union whioh may draw you moro closely together , for in your Lodge work yon will find food for the highest intellect , and after work is over yon will enjoy tho happiest social intercourse ,
all irritating topics of conversation being banished , so thut whatever may be yonr creed , whatever yonr political views , angry discussion will be hushed and peace and harmony must prevail . And wh » n I look afc the names of those who are to rule and govern this new Lodge , I feel sure that their duties will be performed with the utmost proficiency , so that the brethren will have "forcibly impressed upon
them the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , " and the loyalty whioh is due to God , onr country , aud cur Queen , and that our noble ceremonies will be so worked as to leave a lasting impression on every initiate , for , believe me , the first impression of Freemasonry is everything 5 if a candidate sees and hears careless work and irreverent behaviour in the Lodge , is it likely that ho can
be seriously impressed with the truths conveyed in our ritual ? In conclusion , may the favour of the Mosfc High rest upon this Lodge . May it be a centre of love and harmony , of hospitality and truth . May each member be , as it were , a perfect and well-cemented stone , built into tho Temple of the Most High . And may the object of all our work be " Glory to God in the highest , on earth peace , goodwill to men . "
The ceremony was then continued , and completed with that regard to detail so characteristic of the work undertaken by the Pro Grand Master . Bro . Frank Richardson acted throughout as Director of the Ceremonies , and it goes almost without saying that the arrangements were perfect .
The Pro Grand Master said he greatly regretted that it was not in his power to closo the evening with them after performing the ceremony . He had hoped to havo had that pleasure , but engagements prevented . He could not leave , however , without offering hearty good wishes for the future welfare of the Lodge . When he considered who composed it , he was confident it would be successful . It had his
sincerest wishes , and he trusted that a long career of hononr and usefulness was before ifc . The chair was now taken by Bro . Thomas Fonn P . G . D ., who conducted the installation ceremony . Bro . Philbrick invested tbe following as Officers : R . W . Bro . Rt . Hon . the Lord Mayor of London , R . N . Fowler M . A . M . P . G . J . W . W . M . No . 1 S . W ., Bro . Alfred Meadows , M . D ., P . M . No . 4 J . W ., Bro . Sir
Farrer Herschell , B . A ., Q . C , M . P ., Solioitor-General P . M . 1310 acting I . P . M ., William G . Lemon LL . B P . M . 165 Treas ., William J . Spratling B . Sc . W . M . 1924 Sec , W . R . McConnell B . A . 1610 S . D ., A . E . Sansom M . D . 1494 J . D ., John Curnow M . D . 121 I . G ., Augustus 0 . Maybnry D . So . W . M . 1293 D . C , and Frank E . Lemon LL . B 859 Steward . The Installing Master delivered the customary addresses ,
and propositions for joining and initiation were handed in . The W . M . then asked the brethren to concur iu tendering their cordial thanks to the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Milltown , ancl other distinguished brethren who had assisted them , and he had the further pleasure of asking them to elect those brethren as honorary members . This was seconded by Bro . Ralph Gooding , aud carried unanimously . The Earl
of Milltown having acknowledged the compliment , Lodge was closed . The banquet was presided over by Bro . Philbrick . In proposing the health of the Queen , tho Worshipful Master said it was peculiarly appropriate that the first toasfc of a new Lodge should bo to render homage to the first lady in the land . This having been loyally honoured , the Worshipful Master gave the Moat Worshipfnl Grand
Master , remarking that bis Royal Highness , amidst all his duties took a deep interest in the Craft . In proposing the health of tho M . W . the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , ancl tho other Grand Officers , the Worshipful Master said they had not only been honoured by the presence and active assistance of the Pro Grand Master , bnt by a galaxy of Officers any Lodge
wight be prond to welcome . Without arrogating to themselves any special claims , they felt it was a privilege to have so many distinguished Grand Officers with them on thab occasion . They had with them many whom , since he first saw the light of Masonry , he had been taught to look np to . He need mention only the names of Bros . Sir F . Burdett , J . Havers , and Sir J . B . Monckton . The position
these brethren occupied went far to show that the hold they bad upon the Craft was great and well deserved . Sir F . Burdett responded . The health of the Consecrating Officer the Earl of Carnarvon , and the health , the better health , of his esteemed and respected friend Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke G . S . was the next toast given by the W . M . He would couple with it the name of Bro . Fenn , who camo
forward in a time of difficulty to supply Col . Gierke ' s place . To Bro . Arnold , for the part ho took they should bo ever grateful ; and to Bro . -fcenn , they wero greatly indebted for the beautiful rendering of the ce remony . Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold returned thanks . He had accepted the invitation , not only becanso he would with pleasure have to assist in bringing a new Lodge into existence , hut because his old
"leiui Bro . Philbrick was to preside . Bro . Fenn aaid on the previous evening ho had received an intimation from Col . Gierke that he should be unable to attend , and he willingly undertook the dnties . *? ro Havers also replied , he wished tbe Lodge well through the infan-. doubles inseparable from early life . Since his return to his ear friends he had taken no part that was more hopeful of masonry in the future than the constitution of this Lodge . 0
wished it from the bottom of his heart all success , ?*¦« concluding by proposing the health of tho Worshipfnl ^ i * " " " " . Ho had watched Bro . Philbrick's career in public life , as w ell as in Masonry , aud it was with peculiar gratification thafc he u seen him appointed to the important office he now occupied . He rried great weight in Grand Lodge ; this gave promise of the most borough obedience to his ruling . The Worshipful Master said , by u accident he found himself iu the position of W . M . The Lord
University Of London Lodge, No. 2033.
Mayor should havo been tho first Master , bnt imperative claims of duty had prevented it . For himself , ho wonld say that ho would ifreatly havo preferred to seo tho Senior Warden occupying his position . Tho University of London inherited a great name , and such place as it occupied iu public estimation had been honourably earned . Thoy could not boast of Theoloiry , but in the school of
medicine and tho faculties of law aud of science they were strong ; he claimed that they were the first to extend the privilege of University training to the other sex . That Lodgo would afford an opportunity for all to meet on neutral ground . They had yet to win their spars as Masons , ancl no spurs were worth winning which were not securud bv sheer hard work . The health of the
Visitors waa noxt on tho list ; without Visitors a Masonic Lodge was incomplete . In it many an old touch of friendship had been revivified . Around him he saw many Visitors who were distinguished in their various walks of life , amongst others the W . M . of the recommending Lodge , and Bros . Popo and Clarke , who on many occasions had been awkward opponents , but wbo on tint evening
might be trusted not to disturb the harmony of the meeting . Bros . Samuel Pope Q . C ., and Clarko Q . C . responded , and then Bro . Whitmore added a few words . The other toasts were the Sister University Lodges and tho Officers ; and shortly afterwards the Tyler closed the proceedings . Amongst those who attended we may mention General J . S .
Brownrigg , K . C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey , J . Havers P . G . W ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C , Baron de FerrWres , M . P ., G . S . D ., Letchworth G . J . D ., Sir Albert Woods G . D . C , Griffiths Smith A . G . D . C , Sir John B . Monckton , J . A . Rucker , F . Green , H . C Levander P . G . Secretary Middlesex ; J . S . Priirce , T . H . Devonshire , Dr . Gooding , and R . F . Gould Past Grand Deacons , Magnus Ohren Past
Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , J . Nunn P . G . S . B ., Rev . J . H . Gray P . G . C Camb ., Edward Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., Dr . Mickley , R . Clowes P . G . S . W . Essex , H . B . Archer , Lieut .-Colonel Haldane , W . S . Gover , John Young , W . G . Lemon , W . W . Aldridge , F . E . Pocock , Barrow Emanuel , Richard Eve , E . J . Emannel , R . S . Archbold , Hilton , Samuel Mullens , W . R . McConnell , S . Pope ,
Q . C , R . Luck , Charles Tyler , W . Adam , J . Spratling , G . Browne , W . Smithett , Dr . Sansom , J . Watson , T . Railing P . G . Secretary Essex , Dr . Pinter G . L . Hungary , F . E . Lemon , J . A . P . Ingoldby , Alfred Cooper , E . Owen , Robins , Maybury , Fooks , LL . B . ; Dr . Coffin , Matthews , A . Gibbings , Dr . Curnow , Lansdown , Wakley , W . W . Morgan , W . Lake P . P . G . R . Cornwall , Tagarfc , Monfcennia , Knyvett P . G . S ., Whitmore , G . P . Festa , E . H . Thiellay , Dr . Meadows , & o .
The Coloured Fraternity.
THE COLOURED FRATERNITY .
IT is not without a great deal of interest we have watched fche progress of the man of colour in our Fraternity of Freemasonry . Much has been said , ancl much has been written upon this subject , more especially in the States of Massachusetts and Ohio , ancl not a little in New York . That the coloured man as a class will afc somo future day become regular by some process we have no doubt , bit as
we have written before , ancl on more than one occasion , it is within tho power of a few of the Officers of their Grand Body to hasten the clay by the manner wo have heretofore pointed out , and without a seeming disturbing of events , save it wonld require tho stepping down of those holding Grand Office and coming under tho authority of tbe Grand Lodge of Masons as all other brethren who are regnlar
must . But the honour of the Grand Officers of the coloured Fraternity , whenever it shall occur , will be greater than that ever held by any othfir Grand Officers of their class that have ever lived ; for they will reap the plaudits and blessings of their own people at least for having ended an otherwise essential division between the races as fco Freemasonry , and the outcome will be greater than on the surface
may appear . And what is that mode ? Let the Grand Officers of the negroes favour the assembling of those coloured people who are in this City and are regular , let them petition for a dispensation for a Lo Ige , proceed to initiate those colonred Masons who are worthy until enough have been made regular for them to apply for another dispensation ,
and so on . In ono year the result would be manifest . What would follow ? In quick succession their Chapters , Commanderies and Scottish Rite Bodies would in like manner be regular . What further ? One of the greatest schools of thought for tbe negro of union of sentiment between the races , of breaking down the race barrier , of edncational advancement and the elevation of the coloured people ,
would ensue . There are Lodges of coloured brethren in some of the States of this "Union hailing nnder the regular Grand Lodges of White Masons . Why should there not be in New York ? It would be a capital opportunity ou the part of the coloured people to weed out the unworthy who are in their ranks , for the unworthy and cantankerous get in
every Association , ancl some of the White Masons are blacker than their coloured brethren . Who will win honours for the great community of coloured Masons in this regard ? Is it not feasible , is it not judicious and expedient ? We hope to have further to say as to colour in Masonry , and also as to the connection of negroes with the higher branches of the greafc Brotherhood . —Hebrew Leader .
An interesting episode occurred afc the Installation Meeting of the Hononr and Generosity Lodge , No . 165 , on Tuesday last . Bro . F . Adlard was preaenfc , and opportunity was taken to offer a special toast in his honour , this being
the fiftieth anniversary of the day in which he was installed W . M . of this Lodge . Bro . C . Belton , who proposed the toast , referred to Bro . Adlard ' s long association with Freemasonry , and expressed his gratification at seeing him present on this occasion .
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University Of London Lodge, No. 2033.
into our heart . I do not wonder then , Brethren , that you who belong to the University of London ( which differs from tho older Universities in that it is only an Examining Body ) should seek in a Masonic Lod"e a bond of union whioh may draw you moro closely together , for in your Lodge work yon will find food for the highest intellect , and after work is over yon will enjoy tho happiest social intercourse ,
all irritating topics of conversation being banished , so thut whatever may be yonr creed , whatever yonr political views , angry discussion will be hushed and peace and harmony must prevail . And wh » n I look afc the names of those who are to rule and govern this new Lodge , I feel sure that their duties will be performed with the utmost proficiency , so that the brethren will have "forcibly impressed upon
them the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , " and the loyalty whioh is due to God , onr country , aud cur Queen , and that our noble ceremonies will be so worked as to leave a lasting impression on every initiate , for , believe me , the first impression of Freemasonry is everything 5 if a candidate sees and hears careless work and irreverent behaviour in the Lodge , is it likely that ho can
be seriously impressed with the truths conveyed in our ritual ? In conclusion , may the favour of the Mosfc High rest upon this Lodge . May it be a centre of love and harmony , of hospitality and truth . May each member be , as it were , a perfect and well-cemented stone , built into tho Temple of the Most High . And may the object of all our work be " Glory to God in the highest , on earth peace , goodwill to men . "
The ceremony was then continued , and completed with that regard to detail so characteristic of the work undertaken by the Pro Grand Master . Bro . Frank Richardson acted throughout as Director of the Ceremonies , and it goes almost without saying that the arrangements were perfect .
The Pro Grand Master said he greatly regretted that it was not in his power to closo the evening with them after performing the ceremony . He had hoped to havo had that pleasure , but engagements prevented . He could not leave , however , without offering hearty good wishes for the future welfare of the Lodge . When he considered who composed it , he was confident it would be successful . It had his
sincerest wishes , and he trusted that a long career of hononr and usefulness was before ifc . The chair was now taken by Bro . Thomas Fonn P . G . D ., who conducted the installation ceremony . Bro . Philbrick invested tbe following as Officers : R . W . Bro . Rt . Hon . the Lord Mayor of London , R . N . Fowler M . A . M . P . G . J . W . W . M . No . 1 S . W ., Bro . Alfred Meadows , M . D ., P . M . No . 4 J . W ., Bro . Sir
Farrer Herschell , B . A ., Q . C , M . P ., Solioitor-General P . M . 1310 acting I . P . M ., William G . Lemon LL . B P . M . 165 Treas ., William J . Spratling B . Sc . W . M . 1924 Sec , W . R . McConnell B . A . 1610 S . D ., A . E . Sansom M . D . 1494 J . D ., John Curnow M . D . 121 I . G ., Augustus 0 . Maybnry D . So . W . M . 1293 D . C , and Frank E . Lemon LL . B 859 Steward . The Installing Master delivered the customary addresses ,
and propositions for joining and initiation were handed in . The W . M . then asked the brethren to concur iu tendering their cordial thanks to the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Milltown , ancl other distinguished brethren who had assisted them , and he had the further pleasure of asking them to elect those brethren as honorary members . This was seconded by Bro . Ralph Gooding , aud carried unanimously . The Earl
of Milltown having acknowledged the compliment , Lodge was closed . The banquet was presided over by Bro . Philbrick . In proposing the health of the Queen , tho Worshipful Master said it was peculiarly appropriate that the first toasfc of a new Lodge should bo to render homage to the first lady in the land . This having been loyally honoured , the Worshipful Master gave the Moat Worshipfnl Grand
Master , remarking that bis Royal Highness , amidst all his duties took a deep interest in the Craft . In proposing the health of tho M . W . the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , ancl tho other Grand Officers , the Worshipful Master said they had not only been honoured by the presence and active assistance of the Pro Grand Master , bnt by a galaxy of Officers any Lodge
wight be prond to welcome . Without arrogating to themselves any special claims , they felt it was a privilege to have so many distinguished Grand Officers with them on thab occasion . They had with them many whom , since he first saw the light of Masonry , he had been taught to look np to . He need mention only the names of Bros . Sir F . Burdett , J . Havers , and Sir J . B . Monckton . The position
these brethren occupied went far to show that the hold they bad upon the Craft was great and well deserved . Sir F . Burdett responded . The health of the Consecrating Officer the Earl of Carnarvon , and the health , the better health , of his esteemed and respected friend Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke G . S . was the next toast given by the W . M . He would couple with it the name of Bro . Fenn , who camo
forward in a time of difficulty to supply Col . Gierke ' s place . To Bro . Arnold , for the part ho took they should bo ever grateful ; and to Bro . -fcenn , they wero greatly indebted for the beautiful rendering of the ce remony . Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold returned thanks . He had accepted the invitation , not only becanso he would with pleasure have to assist in bringing a new Lodge into existence , hut because his old
"leiui Bro . Philbrick was to preside . Bro . Fenn aaid on the previous evening ho had received an intimation from Col . Gierke that he should be unable to attend , and he willingly undertook the dnties . *? ro Havers also replied , he wished tbe Lodge well through the infan-. doubles inseparable from early life . Since his return to his ear friends he had taken no part that was more hopeful of masonry in the future than the constitution of this Lodge . 0
wished it from the bottom of his heart all success , ?*¦« concluding by proposing the health of tho Worshipfnl ^ i * " " " " . Ho had watched Bro . Philbrick's career in public life , as w ell as in Masonry , aud it was with peculiar gratification thafc he u seen him appointed to the important office he now occupied . He rried great weight in Grand Lodge ; this gave promise of the most borough obedience to his ruling . The Worshipful Master said , by u accident he found himself iu the position of W . M . The Lord
University Of London Lodge, No. 2033.
Mayor should havo been tho first Master , bnt imperative claims of duty had prevented it . For himself , ho wonld say that ho would ifreatly havo preferred to seo tho Senior Warden occupying his position . Tho University of London inherited a great name , and such place as it occupied iu public estimation had been honourably earned . Thoy could not boast of Theoloiry , but in the school of
medicine and tho faculties of law aud of science they were strong ; he claimed that they were the first to extend the privilege of University training to the other sex . That Lodgo would afford an opportunity for all to meet on neutral ground . They had yet to win their spars as Masons , ancl no spurs were worth winning which were not securud bv sheer hard work . The health of the
Visitors waa noxt on tho list ; without Visitors a Masonic Lodge was incomplete . In it many an old touch of friendship had been revivified . Around him he saw many Visitors who were distinguished in their various walks of life , amongst others the W . M . of the recommending Lodge , and Bros . Popo and Clarke , who on many occasions had been awkward opponents , but wbo on tint evening
might be trusted not to disturb the harmony of the meeting . Bros . Samuel Pope Q . C ., and Clarko Q . C . responded , and then Bro . Whitmore added a few words . The other toasts were the Sister University Lodges and tho Officers ; and shortly afterwards the Tyler closed the proceedings . Amongst those who attended we may mention General J . S .
Brownrigg , K . C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey , J . Havers P . G . W ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C , Baron de FerrWres , M . P ., G . S . D ., Letchworth G . J . D ., Sir Albert Woods G . D . C , Griffiths Smith A . G . D . C , Sir John B . Monckton , J . A . Rucker , F . Green , H . C Levander P . G . Secretary Middlesex ; J . S . Priirce , T . H . Devonshire , Dr . Gooding , and R . F . Gould Past Grand Deacons , Magnus Ohren Past
Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , J . Nunn P . G . S . B ., Rev . J . H . Gray P . G . C Camb ., Edward Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., Dr . Mickley , R . Clowes P . G . S . W . Essex , H . B . Archer , Lieut .-Colonel Haldane , W . S . Gover , John Young , W . G . Lemon , W . W . Aldridge , F . E . Pocock , Barrow Emanuel , Richard Eve , E . J . Emannel , R . S . Archbold , Hilton , Samuel Mullens , W . R . McConnell , S . Pope ,
Q . C , R . Luck , Charles Tyler , W . Adam , J . Spratling , G . Browne , W . Smithett , Dr . Sansom , J . Watson , T . Railing P . G . Secretary Essex , Dr . Pinter G . L . Hungary , F . E . Lemon , J . A . P . Ingoldby , Alfred Cooper , E . Owen , Robins , Maybury , Fooks , LL . B . ; Dr . Coffin , Matthews , A . Gibbings , Dr . Curnow , Lansdown , Wakley , W . W . Morgan , W . Lake P . P . G . R . Cornwall , Tagarfc , Monfcennia , Knyvett P . G . S ., Whitmore , G . P . Festa , E . H . Thiellay , Dr . Meadows , & o .
The Coloured Fraternity.
THE COLOURED FRATERNITY .
IT is not without a great deal of interest we have watched fche progress of the man of colour in our Fraternity of Freemasonry . Much has been said , ancl much has been written upon this subject , more especially in the States of Massachusetts and Ohio , ancl not a little in New York . That the coloured man as a class will afc somo future day become regular by some process we have no doubt , bit as
we have written before , ancl on more than one occasion , it is within tho power of a few of the Officers of their Grand Body to hasten the clay by the manner wo have heretofore pointed out , and without a seeming disturbing of events , save it wonld require tho stepping down of those holding Grand Office and coming under tho authority of tbe Grand Lodge of Masons as all other brethren who are regnlar
must . But the honour of the Grand Officers of the coloured Fraternity , whenever it shall occur , will be greater than that ever held by any othfir Grand Officers of their class that have ever lived ; for they will reap the plaudits and blessings of their own people at least for having ended an otherwise essential division between the races as fco Freemasonry , and the outcome will be greater than on the surface
may appear . And what is that mode ? Let the Grand Officers of the negroes favour the assembling of those coloured people who are in this City and are regular , let them petition for a dispensation for a Lo Ige , proceed to initiate those colonred Masons who are worthy until enough have been made regular for them to apply for another dispensation ,
and so on . In ono year the result would be manifest . What would follow ? In quick succession their Chapters , Commanderies and Scottish Rite Bodies would in like manner be regular . What further ? One of the greatest schools of thought for tbe negro of union of sentiment between the races , of breaking down the race barrier , of edncational advancement and the elevation of the coloured people ,
would ensue . There are Lodges of coloured brethren in some of the States of this "Union hailing nnder the regular Grand Lodges of White Masons . Why should there not be in New York ? It would be a capital opportunity ou the part of the coloured people to weed out the unworthy who are in their ranks , for the unworthy and cantankerous get in
every Association , ancl some of the White Masons are blacker than their coloured brethren . Who will win honours for the great community of coloured Masons in this regard ? Is it not feasible , is it not judicious and expedient ? We hope to have further to say as to colour in Masonry , and also as to the connection of negroes with the higher branches of the greafc Brotherhood . —Hebrew Leader .
An interesting episode occurred afc the Installation Meeting of the Hononr and Generosity Lodge , No . 165 , on Tuesday last . Bro . F . Adlard was preaenfc , and opportunity was taken to offer a special toast in his honour , this being
the fiftieth anniversary of the day in which he was installed W . M . of this Lodge . Bro . C . Belton , who proposed the toast , referred to Bro . Adlard ' s long association with Freemasonry , and expressed his gratification at seeing him present on this occasion .