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Consecration Of The Walsingham Lodge, No. 2148
G . M . said : It is because the principles of the Order are worthy of his countenance and support that he evinces so great an interest in it . His Royal Highness is ably assisted by the body of Grand Officers , to which their R . W . Prov . G . Master belongs . All the Grand Officers are able brethren , and many of them are eminent in literature , science , and art . It says a great deal for the Craft that men of such eminence are selected to
fill important positions in Grand Lodge . The lodge they had met that day to consecrate was named after one who was the first Prov . G . Master of Kent . The Hon . Robert Boyle Walsingham , fifth son of the Earl ot Shannon , was appointed to be Prov . G . Master of Kent in 1769 . At the time of his appointment there were but eight lodges in the province . During the interval that elapsed before the selection of the present Prov . G . Master ,
i . e ., from 1774 to i 860 , there were but 10 lodges added to the roll . But during the tenure of office of Earl Amherst there have been 34 lodges added to the number . Since H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had been M . W . G . M . there had been an addition of 12 lodges to their province . There was no doubt that since H . R . H . had occupied the position of M . W . G . M . the prestige of the Craft had considerably increased . Their M . W . G . M .
had from time to time appointed the most eminent men to occupy inportant positions in the Order . We find that those who are thus honoured are men whom we thoroughly and heartily respect in ever ) ' station of life . Therefore , we argue from the men to their principles . When we find that those whom we honour in outside life are selected to fill such distinguished positions in the Craft , we naturally infer that Freemasonry must be founded on
those principles that are good and true . Those tenets must be noble indeed that can secure their hearty allegiance . We have at the present time as the S . G . W . the Lord Chancellor of England , and as J . G . W . have Lord Charles Beresford , both of whom we heartily esteem and regard . We are told that the first principles of Masonry are brotherly love , relief , and truth . Although there must be differences of opinion , even amongst those who
have been admitted into the Brotherhood , yet we should endeavour to reason with those who differ from us in a calm manner , and not give way to warm expressions . By so doing we shall be assisting to promulgate brotherly love . The second principle is relief and Charity , which is one of the great tenets of our Order , and commends itself to our respect and practical consideration . The third is truth—truth in character and in our
intercourse with one another . In conclusion , he trusted that in that lodge these grand principles would ever flourish , and that in a few years it would be found that it had progressed and become an ornament to the Craft . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and carried out in a very impressive manner , the musical portion of the programme being conducted by Bro . TambUn , assisted by Bros . J . S . Cumberland and W .
W . Lee . At its conclusion Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., took the chair , and Bro . Henry Sadler having been presented as W . M . designate , he was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Ernest L . Walford , S . W . ; Deanston Carpmael , J . W . ; Hermann Meyer , Treas . ; T . R . Beaufort Hinks , Sec ; Wm . Rowley , S . D . ; David G . Reddall , J . D . ; George D . Stevenson , I . G . ; and George Jackson , Stwd .
The usual addresses were then impressively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . FENN . Bro . H . SADLER , W . M ., proposed that the best thanks be given and recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had so ably assisted in performing the . ceremonies . Bro . E . L . WALFORD , S . W ., having seconded this motion , it was carried with applause .
Bro . the Earl of AMHERST , Prov . G . M ., tendered his sincere thanks on behalf of himself and colleagues . Bro . Walford , S . W ., was selected to serve on the Charity Committee of Kent , and four propositions for initiation having been received , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial
repast . " The Queen and the Craft " having been given and cordially received , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and said that this toast was one that was always recognised and invariably received with feelings of enthusiasm . He was sure the brethren would not require any lengthy speech , as the many good
qualities of his Royal Highness were known to the whole civilized world . Their M . W . G . M . was always ready to assist in any good work , and might fairly be described as the most hard working and most popular Prince in Europe . He had frequently heard the wish expressed that H . R . H . could attend Grand Lodge oftener , but the brethren should remember that his
duties as M . W . G . M . extendedalong way beyond attending the meetings of Grand Lodge . The interest he took in the Craft was evinced by the fact that his son was some time ago initiated into the Order , and he ( the W . M . ) felt sure he was expressing the wish of all the brethren when he hoped that his Royal Highness would live for many years to be the grandfather of Freemasons .
" The Grand Officers "was next given by Bro . SADLER , W . M ., who remarked that they were honoured that night with the presence of several Grand Officers , who would be known to the brethren by reputation . He need not say anything with reference to the Pro . G . M ., for he was wellknown in that province as well as in Grand Lodge . With regard to the Dep . G . M ., no words of his were needed , as he also was not unknown to
them . He was pleased to say that Bro . T . Fenn was present that evening , and who would no doubt be familiar to all . He was personally indebted very much to that brother , for Bro . Fenn had installed him into the first chair of a chapter , and he regarded it as a great personal favour that he had come there that evening to instal him into the chair of that new lodge . They had also present that evening a brother who was well-known
throughout the Masonic world . He referred to Bro . Hughan , P . G . S . D ., who he hoped would take away with him some pleasant recollections of his visit to the Province of Kent . " There was also another distinguished visitor in the person of Bro . Buss , P . G . A . Sec , who had spent a lifetime in Masonry , and he ( the W . M . ) was very pleased that his health had enabled him to be present on that occasion . Those brethren who had the privilege of attending
Grand Lodge were aware of the admirable manner in which the work was performed by the Grand Officers . He asked them cordially to drink the health of the Grand Officers , and desired to couple with that toast the name of Bro . Hughan . Bro . W . J . HUGHAN , P . G . S . D ., in reply , said that when he came there
that day he was not aware that he would be called upon to respond for this important toast . However , as he always bowed to the ruling of the gavel , and as the Worshipful Master had connected his name with the Grand Officers , it was his duty lo obey . It always afforded him great pleasure to respond to this toast , for their Grand Lodge was the most in-
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fluential under the sun , and had been the foremost of all others to practise brotherly love , relief , and truth . He assured them that it had pleased him very much to be present on that occasion . In the brother who presided in such an able manner over the province they had one of the best Prov . Grand Masters in England . Having received such a hearty welcome , he should take the earliest opportunity of visiting them again . He would also defer any remarks on the subject of Freemasonry in general until his next visit .
"The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , Prov . G . M . of Kent , " was next given by the WORSHITFUL MASTER , who observed that it was comparatively easy to propose this toast , as the P . G . M . had received such an excellent character from the last speaker—Bro . Hughan . He would take that opportunity of thanking Lord Amherst for his kindness in being present that day to consecrate the lodge , and he was sure he was expressing the
feelings of the brethren when he said that the ceremony had been most impressively rendered . He wished to call the attention of the brethren to a remark made by the P . G . Chaplain , to the effect that there had been an increase of 34 lodges in the province since the advent to power of their present P . G . M ., which clearly showed the progress made by Freemasonry since i 860 . He wished also to refer them to the motto of the lodge , which they would find under the Walsingham crest—it was "Spectemur Agendo , "
or "Judge us by our actions . " It was undoubtedly a good sign that the numbers had increased so largely in the province . There was no doubt that good work was being carried on , and he would remind the brethren of an occasion when their present P . G . M . took the chair at one of the Masonic festivals , which was an evidence that the principle of Charity was not being neglected in the Province of Kent . In conclusion he asked them to drink cordially to the health of their esteemed P . G . M .
Bro . the Right Hon . Earl AMHERST , P . G . M . Kent , sincerely , thanked the W . M . for the very kind way in which he had proposed the toast of his health , and the brethren for their hearty reception of it . He always had a lurking suspicion that the heartiness with which the brethren welcomed this toast was partly accounted for by the fact that at its conclusion permission was usually given for the use of the fragrant weed . The W . M . had been
good enough to say that he was pleased to see him there that day , but an occasion like the present , when a new lodge was inaugurated in the province , was one on which the P . G . M . should not be absent . He assured them that it had given him very great pleasure to perform the ceremony of consecration , although he had but been carrying out his duty . He sincerely hoped that the work begun that day would go on and flourish , and he was perfectly
certain that every brother present would rejoice that he had been there to see the nativity of a lodge of such promise for the future . He looked to those brethren whom they had constituted a lodge to uphold the principles of the Order , to support the Worshipful Master in the chair , and to maintain the prestige of the province . He hoped that the founders would never regret the day they went into the Province of Kent , nor the Consecrating Officers the day they started the Walsingham Lodge .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave "The Dep . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said that no brother would receive that toast with more good feeling than the members of that lodge . The Prov . Grand Officers were well represented on that occasion , and he had known most of the brethren present for many years . First , there was Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., who was a host in himself , and Bro . Horatio Ward
Prov . G . J . W ., and Bro . Rev . R . Jamblin , P . P . G . Chaplain , both of whom would be known to all as having rendered valuable assistance to the Order in the province . The members of the lodge were highly honoured by the presence of such an array of Prov . Grand Officers , and hoped that they would take advantage of every opportunity of visiting them , and he assured them they would always meet with a hearty reception . He had much
pleasure in coupling with that toast the name of the D . P . G . M . Bro . J AMER SMITH EASTES , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., said that , associated as he had been with the Province of Kent for 30 years , and having witnessed as he had the great prosperity the Craft had experienced since their Prov . G . M . was installed in i 860 , he responded with pride to that toast . The Prov . Grand Officers cordially welcomed that lodge into the province , and
assured its members that it would receive their cordial support . They had various lodges in Kent ; but they welcomed a lodge that would no doubt set an example in the excellent performance of its work . There was already a lodge named after him , where the working was very good . Thev all very much admired the Emulation working , and they were therefore glad to see
that lodge started , and were convinced that the work would be carried out in a proper manner . The W . M . asked him if he would give up the prero . gative of installing him into the chair , and he was only too glad to have the opportunity of seeing Bro . Fenn perform that ceremony . He heartily thanked them on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , who would join with him in wishing the new lodge every prosperity .
"The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next proposed by Earl AMHERST , Prov . G . M ., who said he wanted the brethren to consider the refrain of a song they had just heard , and , by cordially drinking the health of the W . M ., give him " a lift on the way . " Bro . Sadler was favourably known by Masons throughout England . He was not only known by the office he held in connection with Grand Lodge , but by the position he had taken up in rendering valuable instruction in the working of the ritual .
Having such a Master , the lodge might look forward with confidence to the future . The brethren were doubtless aware that at the launching of a new boat a bottle of wine was broken during the ceremony . That appeared a waste of wine ; but they would be using it to a much better purpose on the present occasion if they would drink a bumper to the health of the W . M . of the Walsingham Lodge . Bro . HENRY SADLER , W . M ., in response , begged to thank the Prov .
G . M . for the kind words he had used in proposing the toast . If he had not deserved those kind remarks , he would endeavour to do so . He had read that " even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise , " Having recently been installed as the humble representative of the venerable individual who is credited with that assertion , he felt he should best deserve the character of being wise by saying as little as possible about himself on the present occasion . He would therefore only thank them for the very hearty manner in which the toast had been' received .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in introducing the toast of " The Installing Master , " said that Bro . Fenn was known to them all as a most indefatigable worker in connection with the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and he felt it a very great pleasure to have been installed by such an eminent brother . Bro . Fenn was a pupil of the late Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , and was an older Masonic friend of his than any other brother present . Bro . T . FENN , P . G . D ., Pres . Board Gen . Purs ., replied , and said that he begged to thank them for the very unexpected honour accorded him by
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G . M . said : It is because the principles of the Order are worthy of his countenance and support that he evinces so great an interest in it . His Royal Highness is ably assisted by the body of Grand Officers , to which their R . W . Prov . G . Master belongs . All the Grand Officers are able brethren , and many of them are eminent in literature , science , and art . It says a great deal for the Craft that men of such eminence are selected to
fill important positions in Grand Lodge . The lodge they had met that day to consecrate was named after one who was the first Prov . G . Master of Kent . The Hon . Robert Boyle Walsingham , fifth son of the Earl ot Shannon , was appointed to be Prov . G . Master of Kent in 1769 . At the time of his appointment there were but eight lodges in the province . During the interval that elapsed before the selection of the present Prov . G . Master ,
i . e ., from 1774 to i 860 , there were but 10 lodges added to the roll . But during the tenure of office of Earl Amherst there have been 34 lodges added to the number . Since H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had been M . W . G . M . there had been an addition of 12 lodges to their province . There was no doubt that since H . R . H . had occupied the position of M . W . G . M . the prestige of the Craft had considerably increased . Their M . W . G . M .
had from time to time appointed the most eminent men to occupy inportant positions in the Order . We find that those who are thus honoured are men whom we thoroughly and heartily respect in ever ) ' station of life . Therefore , we argue from the men to their principles . When we find that those whom we honour in outside life are selected to fill such distinguished positions in the Craft , we naturally infer that Freemasonry must be founded on
those principles that are good and true . Those tenets must be noble indeed that can secure their hearty allegiance . We have at the present time as the S . G . W . the Lord Chancellor of England , and as J . G . W . have Lord Charles Beresford , both of whom we heartily esteem and regard . We are told that the first principles of Masonry are brotherly love , relief , and truth . Although there must be differences of opinion , even amongst those who
have been admitted into the Brotherhood , yet we should endeavour to reason with those who differ from us in a calm manner , and not give way to warm expressions . By so doing we shall be assisting to promulgate brotherly love . The second principle is relief and Charity , which is one of the great tenets of our Order , and commends itself to our respect and practical consideration . The third is truth—truth in character and in our
intercourse with one another . In conclusion , he trusted that in that lodge these grand principles would ever flourish , and that in a few years it would be found that it had progressed and become an ornament to the Craft . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and carried out in a very impressive manner , the musical portion of the programme being conducted by Bro . TambUn , assisted by Bros . J . S . Cumberland and W .
W . Lee . At its conclusion Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., took the chair , and Bro . Henry Sadler having been presented as W . M . designate , he was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The newly-installed W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Ernest L . Walford , S . W . ; Deanston Carpmael , J . W . ; Hermann Meyer , Treas . ; T . R . Beaufort Hinks , Sec ; Wm . Rowley , S . D . ; David G . Reddall , J . D . ; George D . Stevenson , I . G . ; and George Jackson , Stwd .
The usual addresses were then impressively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . FENN . Bro . H . SADLER , W . M ., proposed that the best thanks be given and recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had so ably assisted in performing the . ceremonies . Bro . E . L . WALFORD , S . W ., having seconded this motion , it was carried with applause .
Bro . the Earl of AMHERST , Prov . G . M ., tendered his sincere thanks on behalf of himself and colleagues . Bro . Walford , S . W ., was selected to serve on the Charity Committee of Kent , and four propositions for initiation having been received , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a substantial
repast . " The Queen and the Craft " having been given and cordially received , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and said that this toast was one that was always recognised and invariably received with feelings of enthusiasm . He was sure the brethren would not require any lengthy speech , as the many good
qualities of his Royal Highness were known to the whole civilized world . Their M . W . G . M . was always ready to assist in any good work , and might fairly be described as the most hard working and most popular Prince in Europe . He had frequently heard the wish expressed that H . R . H . could attend Grand Lodge oftener , but the brethren should remember that his
duties as M . W . G . M . extendedalong way beyond attending the meetings of Grand Lodge . The interest he took in the Craft was evinced by the fact that his son was some time ago initiated into the Order , and he ( the W . M . ) felt sure he was expressing the wish of all the brethren when he hoped that his Royal Highness would live for many years to be the grandfather of Freemasons .
" The Grand Officers "was next given by Bro . SADLER , W . M ., who remarked that they were honoured that night with the presence of several Grand Officers , who would be known to the brethren by reputation . He need not say anything with reference to the Pro . G . M ., for he was wellknown in that province as well as in Grand Lodge . With regard to the Dep . G . M ., no words of his were needed , as he also was not unknown to
them . He was pleased to say that Bro . T . Fenn was present that evening , and who would no doubt be familiar to all . He was personally indebted very much to that brother , for Bro . Fenn had installed him into the first chair of a chapter , and he regarded it as a great personal favour that he had come there that evening to instal him into the chair of that new lodge . They had also present that evening a brother who was well-known
throughout the Masonic world . He referred to Bro . Hughan , P . G . S . D ., who he hoped would take away with him some pleasant recollections of his visit to the Province of Kent . " There was also another distinguished visitor in the person of Bro . Buss , P . G . A . Sec , who had spent a lifetime in Masonry , and he ( the W . M . ) was very pleased that his health had enabled him to be present on that occasion . Those brethren who had the privilege of attending
Grand Lodge were aware of the admirable manner in which the work was performed by the Grand Officers . He asked them cordially to drink the health of the Grand Officers , and desired to couple with that toast the name of Bro . Hughan . Bro . W . J . HUGHAN , P . G . S . D ., in reply , said that when he came there
that day he was not aware that he would be called upon to respond for this important toast . However , as he always bowed to the ruling of the gavel , and as the Worshipful Master had connected his name with the Grand Officers , it was his duty lo obey . It always afforded him great pleasure to respond to this toast , for their Grand Lodge was the most in-
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fluential under the sun , and had been the foremost of all others to practise brotherly love , relief , and truth . He assured them that it had pleased him very much to be present on that occasion . In the brother who presided in such an able manner over the province they had one of the best Prov . Grand Masters in England . Having received such a hearty welcome , he should take the earliest opportunity of visiting them again . He would also defer any remarks on the subject of Freemasonry in general until his next visit .
"The Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , Prov . G . M . of Kent , " was next given by the WORSHITFUL MASTER , who observed that it was comparatively easy to propose this toast , as the P . G . M . had received such an excellent character from the last speaker—Bro . Hughan . He would take that opportunity of thanking Lord Amherst for his kindness in being present that day to consecrate the lodge , and he was sure he was expressing the
feelings of the brethren when he said that the ceremony had been most impressively rendered . He wished to call the attention of the brethren to a remark made by the P . G . Chaplain , to the effect that there had been an increase of 34 lodges in the province since the advent to power of their present P . G . M ., which clearly showed the progress made by Freemasonry since i 860 . He wished also to refer them to the motto of the lodge , which they would find under the Walsingham crest—it was "Spectemur Agendo , "
or "Judge us by our actions . " It was undoubtedly a good sign that the numbers had increased so largely in the province . There was no doubt that good work was being carried on , and he would remind the brethren of an occasion when their present P . G . M . took the chair at one of the Masonic festivals , which was an evidence that the principle of Charity was not being neglected in the Province of Kent . In conclusion he asked them to drink cordially to the health of their esteemed P . G . M .
Bro . the Right Hon . Earl AMHERST , P . G . M . Kent , sincerely , thanked the W . M . for the very kind way in which he had proposed the toast of his health , and the brethren for their hearty reception of it . He always had a lurking suspicion that the heartiness with which the brethren welcomed this toast was partly accounted for by the fact that at its conclusion permission was usually given for the use of the fragrant weed . The W . M . had been
good enough to say that he was pleased to see him there that day , but an occasion like the present , when a new lodge was inaugurated in the province , was one on which the P . G . M . should not be absent . He assured them that it had given him very great pleasure to perform the ceremony of consecration , although he had but been carrying out his duty . He sincerely hoped that the work begun that day would go on and flourish , and he was perfectly
certain that every brother present would rejoice that he had been there to see the nativity of a lodge of such promise for the future . He looked to those brethren whom they had constituted a lodge to uphold the principles of the Order , to support the Worshipful Master in the chair , and to maintain the prestige of the province . He hoped that the founders would never regret the day they went into the Province of Kent , nor the Consecrating Officers the day they started the Walsingham Lodge .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave "The Dep . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said that no brother would receive that toast with more good feeling than the members of that lodge . The Prov . Grand Officers were well represented on that occasion , and he had known most of the brethren present for many years . First , there was Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., who was a host in himself , and Bro . Horatio Ward
Prov . G . J . W ., and Bro . Rev . R . Jamblin , P . P . G . Chaplain , both of whom would be known to all as having rendered valuable assistance to the Order in the province . The members of the lodge were highly honoured by the presence of such an array of Prov . Grand Officers , and hoped that they would take advantage of every opportunity of visiting them , and he assured them they would always meet with a hearty reception . He had much
pleasure in coupling with that toast the name of the D . P . G . M . Bro . J AMER SMITH EASTES , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., said that , associated as he had been with the Province of Kent for 30 years , and having witnessed as he had the great prosperity the Craft had experienced since their Prov . G . M . was installed in i 860 , he responded with pride to that toast . The Prov . Grand Officers cordially welcomed that lodge into the province , and
assured its members that it would receive their cordial support . They had various lodges in Kent ; but they welcomed a lodge that would no doubt set an example in the excellent performance of its work . There was already a lodge named after him , where the working was very good . Thev all very much admired the Emulation working , and they were therefore glad to see
that lodge started , and were convinced that the work would be carried out in a proper manner . The W . M . asked him if he would give up the prero . gative of installing him into the chair , and he was only too glad to have the opportunity of seeing Bro . Fenn perform that ceremony . He heartily thanked them on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers , who would join with him in wishing the new lodge every prosperity .
"The Health of the Worshipful Master" was next proposed by Earl AMHERST , Prov . G . M ., who said he wanted the brethren to consider the refrain of a song they had just heard , and , by cordially drinking the health of the W . M ., give him " a lift on the way . " Bro . Sadler was favourably known by Masons throughout England . He was not only known by the office he held in connection with Grand Lodge , but by the position he had taken up in rendering valuable instruction in the working of the ritual .
Having such a Master , the lodge might look forward with confidence to the future . The brethren were doubtless aware that at the launching of a new boat a bottle of wine was broken during the ceremony . That appeared a waste of wine ; but they would be using it to a much better purpose on the present occasion if they would drink a bumper to the health of the W . M . of the Walsingham Lodge . Bro . HENRY SADLER , W . M ., in response , begged to thank the Prov .
G . M . for the kind words he had used in proposing the toast . If he had not deserved those kind remarks , he would endeavour to do so . He had read that " even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise , " Having recently been installed as the humble representative of the venerable individual who is credited with that assertion , he felt he should best deserve the character of being wise by saying as little as possible about himself on the present occasion . He would therefore only thank them for the very hearty manner in which the toast had been' received .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in introducing the toast of " The Installing Master , " said that Bro . Fenn was known to them all as a most indefatigable worker in connection with the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and he felt it a very great pleasure to have been installed by such an eminent brother . Bro . Fenn was a pupil of the late Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , and was an older Masonic friend of his than any other brother present . Bro . T . FENN , P . G . D ., Pres . Board Gen . Purs ., replied , and said that he begged to thank them for the very unexpected honour accorded him by