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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
J . B . Wilson , M . A ., rector of St . Helen's , Worcester , Provincial Grand Chaplain . The text was Psalm cxxxirr ' ., v . i , "Behold , how good and how pleasant it is lor brethren to dwell together in unity . " A collection , amounting to ten guineas , was made towards the funds of the Kidderminster Infirmary . A banquet was afterwards served at the Lion Hotel , at 5 . 30 p . m ., Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., P . G . M ., presiding , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
A special meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Worcestershire was held at the Masonic Hall , 95 , Highstreet , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., for the purpose of installing M . E . Comp . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., as Grand Superintendent of the province . A large and
influential meeting of the companions took place under the banner of the Chapter of St . Wulstan , No . 2 S 0 , M . E . Comp . Col . W . Stallard , First Principal ; E . Comp . J . Randle Buck , Second Principal ; E . Comp . Henry Wilson , Third Principal . The companions present were Comps . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., P . G . Superintendent ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; Rev . VV . K . K . Bedford
G . Chap . ; W . Masefield , P . G . H . ; M . Dennison , P . G . J . ; W . Bristow , P . G . S . E . ; A . Brown , P . G . Treas . ; Col . W . Stallard , M . E . Z . 2 S 0 ; J . Randle Buck , E . H . 2 S 0 ; Henry Wileon , E . J . 2 S 0 ; J . C . Gregg , P . Z ., P . G . Reg . ; A . F . Godson , S . E . ; VV . H . Jones , P . Z . ; C F . Pidcock , P . Z . ; H . Cross , P . Z . ; T . E . Lucy , P . Z . ; H . Broomhall , P . Z . ; J . Foley , C . E . Bloomer , G . P : Chapman , 7 ,. 252 ; VV . H . Westwood , P . Z . ; C . H . Grosvenor ,
P . Z . ; G . J . Westbury , P . Z . ; T . Troman , P . Z ., Org . ; J . A . Chadsvick , C . VV . Green , T . H . Lewis , j . V . Stallard , F . H . Lingham , H . Oram , T . Brettell , VV . Underwood , F . G . Underwood , and others . The ceremony of installation was performed by Col . Shadwell Clerke , Grand Scribe of England . After the installation , a banquet was served in the
Guildhall Council-room . Comp . SIR EDMUND LECHMERE , Bart ., proposed the -followingtoasts in succession : — "The Queen ; " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . E . First Grand Principal Z . ; " "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . E . Pro First Grand Principal Z . ; " "TheEarl of Lathom , M . E . Second Grand Principal H . ; " "The Lord de Tabley , M . E . Third Grand Principal J ., and the other Officers of Grand
Chapter , Present and Past . " Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE then gave "The Health of the M . E . the Grand Superintendent of Worcestershire , Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., " who replied . The Rev . VV . K . K . BEDFORD proposed "The M . E . the Provincial Second and Third Grand Principals H . and J . and the other Officers of Provincial Grand Chapter , " who replied . "The Health ofthe M . E . the Installing Principal , Comp .
Lieut .-Col . Clerke , Grand Scribe E . of England , " was proposed by Sir EDMUND LECHMERE , and responded to by Comp . Col . CLERKE . The last toast was " The M . E . the First Principal of St . Wulstan ' s Chapter , No . 2 S 0 , Comp . Col . Stallard , and the Principals of the other Chapters in the Province . " E . Comp . J . RANDLE BUCK replied . A vote of thanks to the Mayor for the use of the Guildhall was proposed by Comp . A . F . GODSON , and cordially adopted .
Consecration Of The Orpheus Chapter, No. 1706.
CONSECRATION OF THE ORPHEUS CHAPTER , No . 1706 .
A new Royal Arch Chapter attached to the Orpheus Lodge , No . 170 G , was consecrated last Saturday at Freemasons' Hall , by Comp . James Terrv , Provincial Grand Dir . of Ceremonies , Herts , who was assisted by Comp . E .
iiowyer , r . / .. , and S . E . 174 , as IL , and Comp . John Newton , P . Z . 174 and 975 , as J . The other companions present were Comps . the Rev . Ernest Brette , D . D ., P . Z . 1194 , G . J . Middlesex ; George Cooper , P . Z . 214 ; H . Massey , P . Z . G 19 ; W . A . Barrett , Charles Goolden , James Blyth , anel H . Sadler , Grand Janitor . Comp . Blyth was elected S . E ., and Comp . Potte ' r , Janitor . The election of the other officers stood over till next meeting .
me M . H . / ,. proposed a vote of thanks to Comps . Terry , Bowyer , and Newton , for consecrating the chapter , the vote to be recorded on the minutes . These companions were also elected honorary members of the chapter . The proposition was seconded by Comp . Blyth , and carried unanimously , and Comp . Terry acknowledged the compliment . The M . E . Z . also proposed a vote of thanks to the
Ihcenix Chapter , No . 173 , for lending their furniture for the consecration . Comp . GOOLDEN , H ., seconded the motion , which was also carried unanimously and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Comp . BLYTH , as a member of the Phrjenix Chapter , informed the companions that as that chapter would meet that day he would then convev the
thanks of the Orpheus Chapter to the companions . A long list of candidates for joining and exaltation was then read out by the M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed in due form . The companions afterwards dined together at the Holborn Restaurant . As this is a public resort which could not be tyled , the usual toasts and firing were dispensed with ; but , sotto voce , the loyal and Rovaj Arch toasts were
given and honoured , and as it would have been irregular to separate on the night of a consecration without wishing success to the new enterprise , Comp . TERRY proposed Ihe Orpheus Chapter and its M . E . Z ., Comp . Barrett . " Alter stating in a few words that one more chapter would he added to the Grand Chapter roll , to which he wished every success , he stated that from what he and the other
companions knew of Comp . Barrett , and the other companions who now formed the chapter , he was sure that it 1 » f ° on and ProsPer . and tllat the M . E . Z . from his long Masonic experience would so conduct the affairs of ™ e chapter that he would give to it a tone which would piace it in the hirrhesfc rank nmnntrcl I nnrl ^ n / -lm « f .. rc
k" ° mp . Barrett was not new to Masonry or to Royal Arch ort ^ u ^ , , " ° t onl y "lied the Master ' s chair in a snrE ad ne , d a " the cnairs m the Ro Y al Arch . With n 7 in ;„ , i ^ , ce was impossible that he should be unacshoinv 1 T . wth the P ri"C'pl < - 's on which such a chapter therW iL Conductedj an < lthewayin which he had filled mlino- J evenin was an evidence of his aptitude in « "ng and governing a Masonic body . Comp . VV . A .
Consecration Of The Orpheus Chapter, No. 1706.
BARRETT , in acknowledging ' the toast , confessed to his desire to bring the Orpheus Chapter to a successful issue , and hoped that he would not only give a tinge to the chapter , butatwingeto the companions which would induce them to follow in his footsteps . The companions separated about nine o ' clock . The party , as will be seen by the list given
above , was but small , and sitting at a round table it had all the comforts of a private or family party . The dinner was a choice one , supplied by the proprietor of the Holborn Restaurant . It was admirably served by quiet and efficient attendants , and the evening was one of the most agreeable and pleasant that had been provided for a select company .
Consecration Of The Sandown Lodge, No. 1869, Sandown (I.W.).
CONSECRATION OF THE SANDOWN LODGE , NO . 1869 , SANDOWN ( I . W . ) .
The consecration of the above lodge took place on Wednes - day , the 22 nd ult ., the Right Worshipful the Grand Master of the [ Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ) , with his deputy , the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and many other Freemasons attending for the purpose—the lodge , we believe , making
the 32 nd now under the immediate rule of the Prov . Grand Master . The meeting was held at the Royal Pier Hotel , and was attended by a most satisfactory number of brethren of the province , embracing representatives from most of the lodges in the Island , from Portsmouth , Southampton , and other places on the mainland , together with brethren from the Provincial Lodges of Oxford , York , Suffolk , Derby , Warwick , Middlesex , & c .
The Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by the Deputy Grand Master of the province ( Bro . W . Hickman ) , the Grand Senior and Junior Wardens ( Bros . Capt . Martin , R . N ., and H . Brouncker ) occupying their respective chairs , with the Prov . Grand Senior deacon ( Bro . R . Sharpe ) , P . G . J . D . ( Bro . A , L . Emanuel ) , P . G . Treas . ( Bro . Mark Frest ) , P . G . Sec . ( Bro . A . J . Miller ) , P . G . D . C ( Bro . Barnes ) , P . G . A . D . C ( Bro .
W . Bowyer ) , P . G . Org . ( Bro . Jones ) , and P . G . Purs . ( I . Harle ) . Several eminent Past Grand Officers were also on the dais , including Bro . Best , P . S . G . W ., General the Hon . Somerset Calthorpe , P . G . S . W . and P . S . G . W . of England , & c , the general attendance including a large number of Past Provincial Officers and of local brethren , viz ., Bros . VV . Garland , H . Rembridge , T . E . Porter , S . Wheeler , C . E . Lock , A . Alabone , J . Parkes , W . C . Ross . I . E .
Snellgrove , C . Mursell , T . Kentfield , W . S . Pring , B . Cheverton , E . W . Watts ( P . P . G . Chap . ) , T . Niciiolls . and I . Goulding ( W . M . of the Newport Lodge ; W . H . Wooldridge , H . Matthews , D . Barnes , E . Groves , B . Marvin , C . Pack , F . Newman , J . Lowe , and Frank Carter ( W . M . ); G . A . Canton , C . " Mill , E . Benedict , A . Piatt Wilks , of the Ryde lodges- ; G . M . Burt , J . C Withers , R . Woodford , C . Jacobs , C Riddick , T . Saunders ,
S . T . H . Saunders , L . Saunders , R . J . Webber , ofthe Ventnor Lodge ; T . Lamb , Tasker , Hammans , and C V . Helsdon , ; Andover ; A . Barficld , P . M . 35 ; J . Parkinson , W . M . 1112 . G . Tilling , P . M . 1461 ; C . J . Phillips , P . M . 130 , P . P . G . S . D . ; T , Pain and VV . Everitt , 76 ; J . K . Hawthorn , P . M ., 10 ; S . Brooks , W . M . 1 G 08 ; W . H . Saunders , P . G . D . Middlesex ; J . Wallingford . P . M . 903 ; G . Green , 1776 ; Edmonds , ( Portsmouth ) : W . Lovelock , P . P . G . S . B . ; G .
Smales , G . Sup . Wks . ; C . A . Bolt , 16 S 1 ; T . H . Smith and J . Ogbum , P . P . G . W . ' s ; T . Baker and J . VV . Amherst , 123 S ; with many others , the lodge room being crowded to excess . In the course of the proceedings , the PROV . G . MASTER addressing the brethren , reminded them of the duties they were about to perform , and said it behoved them to remember that the constitution of a new lodge was likely to
exercise no slight influence on the future of Freemasonry in the district . Their object was to propagate those principles of Freemasonry which had been handed down from their forefathers , and which they desired to extend . They desired to conduct those ceremonies which had been practised for so many years by those who had gone before them , and to do this in a manner that would reflect credit upon the lodge , and impress the mind of the neophyte with a due
appreciation of the ceremony . He would not detain them with a lengthened exposition of the history of their Order , or the great work which it had conducted through many generations . To dive into Masonic lore would carry them into ages , and even then , after infinite study , they would be unable to find the true roots of their Order , because its ori g in was lost in the obscurity of history . But the study wasliy no neans devoid of interest or importance to a Freemason ,
and therefore it was for every true Mason a noble and engaging . ' pursuit to try and trace out some of those old histories , stories , and legends which had been handed down from remote times , and to see how they had borne fruit in the history of the world at the time and since . Operative Freemasonry had given way to a great extent to speculative Freemasonry . But in speculative Freemasonry there was ample food for reflection for anyone who was worthy of
becoming a true Freemason , because in this he might find the most noble principles—those which were worthy of being adopted and acted up to the life of every true Freemason . Every one who acted upon their ancient ceremonies could not fail to become a better man in his dail y life , because they comprised , next to the Christain religion , some of the most noble principles which were given to men . He exhorted the brethren to act up to those principles , and the
brethren of the lodge about to be consecrated he specially urged , above all things , not to be too anxious to enlist new candidates for Masonry . ( Hear , hear . ) Letthem be cautious , and be satisfied that he whom they were about to recommend and ballot for would be one who would be likel y to , and who they believed would , form a true and worthy member of their new lodge . The petition and warrant for the new lodge having been
read by the acting Secretary , Bro . W . Dampier Child , and the brethren signified their assent thereto , and that Bro . R . Loveland Loveland be the first W . M . ; Bro . Latimer H . Saunders the first S . W . ; and Bro . J . Bunt , jun ., the first J . W ., the Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . A . G . Barker , of Sherficld , Basingstoke , spoke on the natureand principles
of the Institution , remarking that he felt deeply gratified to be present to lead the more sacred portions of that splendid ritual which was the embodiment of an allegory on which their system was based , and in which was veiled those precious secrets of eternity which related to "the temple not made with hands eternal in the heavens . " The nature of his first duty as Chaplain conveyed hopeful
Consecration Of The Sandown Lodge, No. 1869, Sandown (I.W.).
augury for the future of their society . Every fresh pillar , founded by the zeal and courage of their brethren , added to the stability of the edifice , and he could not but feel that the Masons of Hampshire would gain much in haviiiK so flourishing a branch to their province , and whose example would stimulate them to fresh efforts . Although it was not necessary for him to dwell long upon the advantages of enrolling themselves in this , their guild of Masons , whose
object was to build up the true , the manly , the gentle things of this world , and to hew down and destroy all built upon a foundation of insincerity , immorality , and cruelty , yet , in obedience to the request of the P . G . M ., he would touch briefly upon what he might call four corner-stones of their temple—its antiquity , its subservience to the decrees of the Great Architect ; its brotherhood , and its charity . As to its antiquity , there were those who told them that if a
thing was good in itself it was no matter whether it was a mushroom growth of to-day or had been handed down through long years , out of the dim distance , by their forefathers . But as he , for one , held that the bravery and chivalry which rallied round the flag of old England was a heritage bequeathed by their fathers and embroidered in their ensigns , so the Masons valued their Craft and their Degrees the more they were used , sanctioned , and purified
by a St . Alban ( St . Augustine ) and an Alfred . They looked at the time-honoured piles of Canterbury , Winchester , and Westminster , and , weather-stained and defaced though they might be , they felt that the most gorgeous edifice of to-day would be a lifeless and loveless pile in their stead . There were those ( happily few among Englishmen ) who would draw from underneath the fabric their fathers had built the chief corner stone , viz .,
subservience to the decrees of the Great Architect . If they succeeded , how maimed and one-sided a temple would ours be — builders without a plan , a rule , or square , hurrying with confused materials to attempt the erection of another Babel , ending only in confusion ! But , under the guidance of the Great Master Builder , order reigned , and each man brought something needful to the building of the temple , so that it went forward in height
and beauty , one stone laid upon another . Over this habitation should be the motto " brotherly love . " In these days , when we saw around us a growing inclination to set class against class , to make the interests of the pooropposed to , instead of identical with , the interests of therich , we should welcome any organisation which placed men of all ranks , professions , and creeds shoulder to shoulder in a mighty phalanx , to repel the advance of the common
enemiessloth , ignorance , and crime . But oftentimes the world , like the Samaritans of old , when the temple of Ezra was Ibuilding , proved too strong for them or their brethren , who in sickness , old age , or death , came to rest on their fourth corner stone of Charity . Here , too , our forefathers had set us an example . Schools had been established , charitable buildings for the children of Masons built and kept going-But there was much still to he done . The widows and
orphans of their poorer brethren looked to them for help , and they must not be grudging in granting it , trusting that so they might fulfil the commands of the prophet who was sent to rebuke the negligent builders of old— " Go up to the mountain and buy wood and build the house , and I will take pleasure in it and I will be glorified , saith the Lord . " The usual dedication and consecration were then proceeded with , the Rev . A . A . Headley , of Fareham , Asst .
Grand Chaplain , taking part , and offering the dedicatory prayer . _ The Prov . G . M . having constituted the lodge , a dedication hymn was sung , and the Right Worshipful brother proceeded to instal Bro . R . Loveland Loveland , P . M . 69 S , 130 , Past Prov . Grand Registrar of Hants and Isle of Wight , in the chair , as the first Master of the lodge , and to invest the officers as follow ; Bros . Latimer Saunders , S . W . ; . John Bunt , jun ., J . W . ; F . Newman , P . M . 69 S , 175 , S . D . r
J . Withers , 531 , J . D . ; Garland , 551 , Treas . ; R . Dampier Child , 1373 , Sec . : T . Nicholls , 551 , D . C . ; Porter , 551 , l . G . ; Firth , 551 , Org . ; Rembridge , 551 , Steward ; and Willis , GgS , 175 , Tyler . . Several propositions of brethren for initiation and joining having been made , the W . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , and it was carried with acclamation— " That . the best thanks of the lodge be tendered to the Prov . G . M . for
his kindness in attending and rendering the ceremony in so impressive a manner , and that this resolution be recorded on the minutes . " . The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , said it gave him great p leasure to have been enabled to be present and take part in the ceremony . He wished every prosperity to the Sandown Lodge , which had begun its career of usefulness under such auspicious circumstances .
Hearty good wishes" from a number of lodges having been tendered to the W . M ., the lodge was duly closed , an 3 those of the brethren who were able to stay to a banquet adjourned to the hall , where an elegant repast had been prepared under the supervision of the excellent manager of the hotel , Bro . Wilkinson , the details of which were arranged and carried out in a manner reflecting the highest credit on the establishment . Bro . Loveland Loveland , the W . M ,,
presided , the S . W . being in the vice-chair , and the customary toasts were duly given and honoured , special importance marking that of the Secretary of the new lodge , Bro . W . Dampier-Child , who has rendered most efficient service in connection with the foundation and inauguration of the lodge . The toast of "The Host" was also proposed , andhigh testimony was borne to the excellent manner in which all the arrangements appertaining to the
banquet had been carried out . The speeches were pleasantly varied by several excellent songs , recitations , and some instrumental music , especially a duet by Bro . Jones , Prov . Grand Organist , on the cornet , and Bro . Firth , Organist of the lodge , on the p iano . We may mention that the lodge has already received a present of a very handsomelybound bible from Wor . Bro . the Rev . Charles 1 . Martyn , Dep . Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , in token of his hearty good wishes for its prosperity .
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which soothe and heal without inflaming or irritating the mast tender skin or most sensitive sore . Holloway ' s Ointment and Pills are infallible for curing bad legs , varicose viens , swelled ankles , erysipelas , scaly skin , and every variety o £ skin disease . Over all these disorders Holloway ' s remedies exert a quick and favourable action , and , where cure is possible , gradually but certainly arrive at that consummation . They are invaluable in the cure of srofula and scurvv . — [ ADVT . 1
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.
J . B . Wilson , M . A ., rector of St . Helen's , Worcester , Provincial Grand Chaplain . The text was Psalm cxxxirr ' ., v . i , "Behold , how good and how pleasant it is lor brethren to dwell together in unity . " A collection , amounting to ten guineas , was made towards the funds of the Kidderminster Infirmary . A banquet was afterwards served at the Lion Hotel , at 5 . 30 p . m ., Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., P . G . M ., presiding , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given .
Provincial Grand Chapter Of Worcestershire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF WORCESTERSHIRE .
A special meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Worcestershire was held at the Masonic Hall , 95 , Highstreet , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., for the purpose of installing M . E . Comp . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., as Grand Superintendent of the province . A large and
influential meeting of the companions took place under the banner of the Chapter of St . Wulstan , No . 2 S 0 , M . E . Comp . Col . W . Stallard , First Principal ; E . Comp . J . Randle Buck , Second Principal ; E . Comp . Henry Wilson , Third Principal . The companions present were Comps . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., P . G . Superintendent ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; Rev . VV . K . K . Bedford
G . Chap . ; W . Masefield , P . G . H . ; M . Dennison , P . G . J . ; W . Bristow , P . G . S . E . ; A . Brown , P . G . Treas . ; Col . W . Stallard , M . E . Z . 2 S 0 ; J . Randle Buck , E . H . 2 S 0 ; Henry Wileon , E . J . 2 S 0 ; J . C . Gregg , P . Z ., P . G . Reg . ; A . F . Godson , S . E . ; VV . H . Jones , P . Z . ; C F . Pidcock , P . Z . ; H . Cross , P . Z . ; T . E . Lucy , P . Z . ; H . Broomhall , P . Z . ; J . Foley , C . E . Bloomer , G . P : Chapman , 7 ,. 252 ; VV . H . Westwood , P . Z . ; C . H . Grosvenor ,
P . Z . ; G . J . Westbury , P . Z . ; T . Troman , P . Z ., Org . ; J . A . Chadsvick , C . VV . Green , T . H . Lewis , j . V . Stallard , F . H . Lingham , H . Oram , T . Brettell , VV . Underwood , F . G . Underwood , and others . The ceremony of installation was performed by Col . Shadwell Clerke , Grand Scribe of England . After the installation , a banquet was served in the
Guildhall Council-room . Comp . SIR EDMUND LECHMERE , Bart ., proposed the -followingtoasts in succession : — "The Queen ; " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . E . First Grand Principal Z . ; " "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . E . Pro First Grand Principal Z . ; " "TheEarl of Lathom , M . E . Second Grand Principal H . ; " "The Lord de Tabley , M . E . Third Grand Principal J ., and the other Officers of Grand
Chapter , Present and Past . " Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE then gave "The Health of the M . E . the Grand Superintendent of Worcestershire , Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., " who replied . The Rev . VV . K . K . BEDFORD proposed "The M . E . the Provincial Second and Third Grand Principals H . and J . and the other Officers of Provincial Grand Chapter , " who replied . "The Health ofthe M . E . the Installing Principal , Comp .
Lieut .-Col . Clerke , Grand Scribe E . of England , " was proposed by Sir EDMUND LECHMERE , and responded to by Comp . Col . CLERKE . The last toast was " The M . E . the First Principal of St . Wulstan ' s Chapter , No . 2 S 0 , Comp . Col . Stallard , and the Principals of the other Chapters in the Province . " E . Comp . J . RANDLE BUCK replied . A vote of thanks to the Mayor for the use of the Guildhall was proposed by Comp . A . F . GODSON , and cordially adopted .
Consecration Of The Orpheus Chapter, No. 1706.
CONSECRATION OF THE ORPHEUS CHAPTER , No . 1706 .
A new Royal Arch Chapter attached to the Orpheus Lodge , No . 170 G , was consecrated last Saturday at Freemasons' Hall , by Comp . James Terrv , Provincial Grand Dir . of Ceremonies , Herts , who was assisted by Comp . E .
iiowyer , r . / .. , and S . E . 174 , as IL , and Comp . John Newton , P . Z . 174 and 975 , as J . The other companions present were Comps . the Rev . Ernest Brette , D . D ., P . Z . 1194 , G . J . Middlesex ; George Cooper , P . Z . 214 ; H . Massey , P . Z . G 19 ; W . A . Barrett , Charles Goolden , James Blyth , anel H . Sadler , Grand Janitor . Comp . Blyth was elected S . E ., and Comp . Potte ' r , Janitor . The election of the other officers stood over till next meeting .
me M . H . / ,. proposed a vote of thanks to Comps . Terry , Bowyer , and Newton , for consecrating the chapter , the vote to be recorded on the minutes . These companions were also elected honorary members of the chapter . The proposition was seconded by Comp . Blyth , and carried unanimously , and Comp . Terry acknowledged the compliment . The M . E . Z . also proposed a vote of thanks to the
Ihcenix Chapter , No . 173 , for lending their furniture for the consecration . Comp . GOOLDEN , H ., seconded the motion , which was also carried unanimously and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Comp . BLYTH , as a member of the Phrjenix Chapter , informed the companions that as that chapter would meet that day he would then convev the
thanks of the Orpheus Chapter to the companions . A long list of candidates for joining and exaltation was then read out by the M . E . Z ., and the chapter was closed in due form . The companions afterwards dined together at the Holborn Restaurant . As this is a public resort which could not be tyled , the usual toasts and firing were dispensed with ; but , sotto voce , the loyal and Rovaj Arch toasts were
given and honoured , and as it would have been irregular to separate on the night of a consecration without wishing success to the new enterprise , Comp . TERRY proposed Ihe Orpheus Chapter and its M . E . Z ., Comp . Barrett . " Alter stating in a few words that one more chapter would he added to the Grand Chapter roll , to which he wished every success , he stated that from what he and the other
companions knew of Comp . Barrett , and the other companions who now formed the chapter , he was sure that it 1 » f ° on and ProsPer . and tllat the M . E . Z . from his long Masonic experience would so conduct the affairs of ™ e chapter that he would give to it a tone which would piace it in the hirrhesfc rank nmnntrcl I nnrl ^ n / -lm « f .. rc
k" ° mp . Barrett was not new to Masonry or to Royal Arch ort ^ u ^ , , " ° t onl y "lied the Master ' s chair in a snrE ad ne , d a " the cnairs m the Ro Y al Arch . With n 7 in ;„ , i ^ , ce was impossible that he should be unacshoinv 1 T . wth the P ri"C'pl < - 's on which such a chapter therW iL Conductedj an < lthewayin which he had filled mlino- J evenin was an evidence of his aptitude in « "ng and governing a Masonic body . Comp . VV . A .
Consecration Of The Orpheus Chapter, No. 1706.
BARRETT , in acknowledging ' the toast , confessed to his desire to bring the Orpheus Chapter to a successful issue , and hoped that he would not only give a tinge to the chapter , butatwingeto the companions which would induce them to follow in his footsteps . The companions separated about nine o ' clock . The party , as will be seen by the list given
above , was but small , and sitting at a round table it had all the comforts of a private or family party . The dinner was a choice one , supplied by the proprietor of the Holborn Restaurant . It was admirably served by quiet and efficient attendants , and the evening was one of the most agreeable and pleasant that had been provided for a select company .
Consecration Of The Sandown Lodge, No. 1869, Sandown (I.W.).
CONSECRATION OF THE SANDOWN LODGE , NO . 1869 , SANDOWN ( I . W . ) .
The consecration of the above lodge took place on Wednes - day , the 22 nd ult ., the Right Worshipful the Grand Master of the [ Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P . ) , with his deputy , the officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and many other Freemasons attending for the purpose—the lodge , we believe , making
the 32 nd now under the immediate rule of the Prov . Grand Master . The meeting was held at the Royal Pier Hotel , and was attended by a most satisfactory number of brethren of the province , embracing representatives from most of the lodges in the Island , from Portsmouth , Southampton , and other places on the mainland , together with brethren from the Provincial Lodges of Oxford , York , Suffolk , Derby , Warwick , Middlesex , & c .
The Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master presided , and was supported by the Deputy Grand Master of the province ( Bro . W . Hickman ) , the Grand Senior and Junior Wardens ( Bros . Capt . Martin , R . N ., and H . Brouncker ) occupying their respective chairs , with the Prov . Grand Senior deacon ( Bro . R . Sharpe ) , P . G . J . D . ( Bro . A , L . Emanuel ) , P . G . Treas . ( Bro . Mark Frest ) , P . G . Sec . ( Bro . A . J . Miller ) , P . G . D . C ( Bro . Barnes ) , P . G . A . D . C ( Bro .
W . Bowyer ) , P . G . Org . ( Bro . Jones ) , and P . G . Purs . ( I . Harle ) . Several eminent Past Grand Officers were also on the dais , including Bro . Best , P . S . G . W ., General the Hon . Somerset Calthorpe , P . G . S . W . and P . S . G . W . of England , & c , the general attendance including a large number of Past Provincial Officers and of local brethren , viz ., Bros . VV . Garland , H . Rembridge , T . E . Porter , S . Wheeler , C . E . Lock , A . Alabone , J . Parkes , W . C . Ross . I . E .
Snellgrove , C . Mursell , T . Kentfield , W . S . Pring , B . Cheverton , E . W . Watts ( P . P . G . Chap . ) , T . Niciiolls . and I . Goulding ( W . M . of the Newport Lodge ; W . H . Wooldridge , H . Matthews , D . Barnes , E . Groves , B . Marvin , C . Pack , F . Newman , J . Lowe , and Frank Carter ( W . M . ); G . A . Canton , C . " Mill , E . Benedict , A . Piatt Wilks , of the Ryde lodges- ; G . M . Burt , J . C Withers , R . Woodford , C . Jacobs , C Riddick , T . Saunders ,
S . T . H . Saunders , L . Saunders , R . J . Webber , ofthe Ventnor Lodge ; T . Lamb , Tasker , Hammans , and C V . Helsdon , ; Andover ; A . Barficld , P . M . 35 ; J . Parkinson , W . M . 1112 . G . Tilling , P . M . 1461 ; C . J . Phillips , P . M . 130 , P . P . G . S . D . ; T , Pain and VV . Everitt , 76 ; J . K . Hawthorn , P . M ., 10 ; S . Brooks , W . M . 1 G 08 ; W . H . Saunders , P . G . D . Middlesex ; J . Wallingford . P . M . 903 ; G . Green , 1776 ; Edmonds , ( Portsmouth ) : W . Lovelock , P . P . G . S . B . ; G .
Smales , G . Sup . Wks . ; C . A . Bolt , 16 S 1 ; T . H . Smith and J . Ogbum , P . P . G . W . ' s ; T . Baker and J . VV . Amherst , 123 S ; with many others , the lodge room being crowded to excess . In the course of the proceedings , the PROV . G . MASTER addressing the brethren , reminded them of the duties they were about to perform , and said it behoved them to remember that the constitution of a new lodge was likely to
exercise no slight influence on the future of Freemasonry in the district . Their object was to propagate those principles of Freemasonry which had been handed down from their forefathers , and which they desired to extend . They desired to conduct those ceremonies which had been practised for so many years by those who had gone before them , and to do this in a manner that would reflect credit upon the lodge , and impress the mind of the neophyte with a due
appreciation of the ceremony . He would not detain them with a lengthened exposition of the history of their Order , or the great work which it had conducted through many generations . To dive into Masonic lore would carry them into ages , and even then , after infinite study , they would be unable to find the true roots of their Order , because its ori g in was lost in the obscurity of history . But the study wasliy no neans devoid of interest or importance to a Freemason ,
and therefore it was for every true Mason a noble and engaging . ' pursuit to try and trace out some of those old histories , stories , and legends which had been handed down from remote times , and to see how they had borne fruit in the history of the world at the time and since . Operative Freemasonry had given way to a great extent to speculative Freemasonry . But in speculative Freemasonry there was ample food for reflection for anyone who was worthy of
becoming a true Freemason , because in this he might find the most noble principles—those which were worthy of being adopted and acted up to the life of every true Freemason . Every one who acted upon their ancient ceremonies could not fail to become a better man in his dail y life , because they comprised , next to the Christain religion , some of the most noble principles which were given to men . He exhorted the brethren to act up to those principles , and the
brethren of the lodge about to be consecrated he specially urged , above all things , not to be too anxious to enlist new candidates for Masonry . ( Hear , hear . ) Letthem be cautious , and be satisfied that he whom they were about to recommend and ballot for would be one who would be likel y to , and who they believed would , form a true and worthy member of their new lodge . The petition and warrant for the new lodge having been
read by the acting Secretary , Bro . W . Dampier Child , and the brethren signified their assent thereto , and that Bro . R . Loveland Loveland be the first W . M . ; Bro . Latimer H . Saunders the first S . W . ; and Bro . J . Bunt , jun ., the first J . W ., the Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . A . G . Barker , of Sherficld , Basingstoke , spoke on the natureand principles
of the Institution , remarking that he felt deeply gratified to be present to lead the more sacred portions of that splendid ritual which was the embodiment of an allegory on which their system was based , and in which was veiled those precious secrets of eternity which related to "the temple not made with hands eternal in the heavens . " The nature of his first duty as Chaplain conveyed hopeful
Consecration Of The Sandown Lodge, No. 1869, Sandown (I.W.).
augury for the future of their society . Every fresh pillar , founded by the zeal and courage of their brethren , added to the stability of the edifice , and he could not but feel that the Masons of Hampshire would gain much in haviiiK so flourishing a branch to their province , and whose example would stimulate them to fresh efforts . Although it was not necessary for him to dwell long upon the advantages of enrolling themselves in this , their guild of Masons , whose
object was to build up the true , the manly , the gentle things of this world , and to hew down and destroy all built upon a foundation of insincerity , immorality , and cruelty , yet , in obedience to the request of the P . G . M ., he would touch briefly upon what he might call four corner-stones of their temple—its antiquity , its subservience to the decrees of the Great Architect ; its brotherhood , and its charity . As to its antiquity , there were those who told them that if a
thing was good in itself it was no matter whether it was a mushroom growth of to-day or had been handed down through long years , out of the dim distance , by their forefathers . But as he , for one , held that the bravery and chivalry which rallied round the flag of old England was a heritage bequeathed by their fathers and embroidered in their ensigns , so the Masons valued their Craft and their Degrees the more they were used , sanctioned , and purified
by a St . Alban ( St . Augustine ) and an Alfred . They looked at the time-honoured piles of Canterbury , Winchester , and Westminster , and , weather-stained and defaced though they might be , they felt that the most gorgeous edifice of to-day would be a lifeless and loveless pile in their stead . There were those ( happily few among Englishmen ) who would draw from underneath the fabric their fathers had built the chief corner stone , viz .,
subservience to the decrees of the Great Architect . If they succeeded , how maimed and one-sided a temple would ours be — builders without a plan , a rule , or square , hurrying with confused materials to attempt the erection of another Babel , ending only in confusion ! But , under the guidance of the Great Master Builder , order reigned , and each man brought something needful to the building of the temple , so that it went forward in height
and beauty , one stone laid upon another . Over this habitation should be the motto " brotherly love . " In these days , when we saw around us a growing inclination to set class against class , to make the interests of the pooropposed to , instead of identical with , the interests of therich , we should welcome any organisation which placed men of all ranks , professions , and creeds shoulder to shoulder in a mighty phalanx , to repel the advance of the common
enemiessloth , ignorance , and crime . But oftentimes the world , like the Samaritans of old , when the temple of Ezra was Ibuilding , proved too strong for them or their brethren , who in sickness , old age , or death , came to rest on their fourth corner stone of Charity . Here , too , our forefathers had set us an example . Schools had been established , charitable buildings for the children of Masons built and kept going-But there was much still to he done . The widows and
orphans of their poorer brethren looked to them for help , and they must not be grudging in granting it , trusting that so they might fulfil the commands of the prophet who was sent to rebuke the negligent builders of old— " Go up to the mountain and buy wood and build the house , and I will take pleasure in it and I will be glorified , saith the Lord . " The usual dedication and consecration were then proceeded with , the Rev . A . A . Headley , of Fareham , Asst .
Grand Chaplain , taking part , and offering the dedicatory prayer . _ The Prov . G . M . having constituted the lodge , a dedication hymn was sung , and the Right Worshipful brother proceeded to instal Bro . R . Loveland Loveland , P . M . 69 S , 130 , Past Prov . Grand Registrar of Hants and Isle of Wight , in the chair , as the first Master of the lodge , and to invest the officers as follow ; Bros . Latimer Saunders , S . W . ; . John Bunt , jun ., J . W . ; F . Newman , P . M . 69 S , 175 , S . D . r
J . Withers , 531 , J . D . ; Garland , 551 , Treas . ; R . Dampier Child , 1373 , Sec . : T . Nicholls , 551 , D . C . ; Porter , 551 , l . G . ; Firth , 551 , Org . ; Rembridge , 551 , Steward ; and Willis , GgS , 175 , Tyler . . Several propositions of brethren for initiation and joining having been made , the W . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , and it was carried with acclamation— " That . the best thanks of the lodge be tendered to the Prov . G . M . for
his kindness in attending and rendering the ceremony in so impressive a manner , and that this resolution be recorded on the minutes . " . The R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , said it gave him great p leasure to have been enabled to be present and take part in the ceremony . He wished every prosperity to the Sandown Lodge , which had begun its career of usefulness under such auspicious circumstances .
Hearty good wishes" from a number of lodges having been tendered to the W . M ., the lodge was duly closed , an 3 those of the brethren who were able to stay to a banquet adjourned to the hall , where an elegant repast had been prepared under the supervision of the excellent manager of the hotel , Bro . Wilkinson , the details of which were arranged and carried out in a manner reflecting the highest credit on the establishment . Bro . Loveland Loveland , the W . M ,,
presided , the S . W . being in the vice-chair , and the customary toasts were duly given and honoured , special importance marking that of the Secretary of the new lodge , Bro . W . Dampier-Child , who has rendered most efficient service in connection with the foundation and inauguration of the lodge . The toast of "The Host" was also proposed , andhigh testimony was borne to the excellent manner in which all the arrangements appertaining to the
banquet had been carried out . The speeches were pleasantly varied by several excellent songs , recitations , and some instrumental music , especially a duet by Bro . Jones , Prov . Grand Organist , on the cornet , and Bro . Firth , Organist of the lodge , on the p iano . We may mention that the lodge has already received a present of a very handsomelybound bible from Wor . Bro . the Rev . Charles 1 . Martyn , Dep . Prov . Grand Master of Suffolk , in token of his hearty good wishes for its prosperity .
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