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Consecration Of The St. Botolph's Lodge, No. 2020.
They recognised therefore that the lodge had a strong claim . But when they came to look into it further and found that those petitioners had chosen so good and excellent a man as Alderman Staples to be their Master that was indeed the crowning stroke . The lodge appeared to have exercised a very peculiar discretion in this case . They were established locally to that part of London and were formed of brethren distinguished in
their civic position . They had selected a brother intimately connected with tha ward , and peculiarly connected with St . Botolph ' s , having traced out thc history of the church of that name . It was therefore an appropriate compliment paid to him by the founders of the lodge to elect Alderman Staples as their first Master . He was not an old Mason , but all honour to him for that , because it showed that during the few years he had taken interest
in it , and had so far come to the front as to think himself a fit and proper person to be the Master of a new lodge . Thc brethren would agree that no better person could be selected to preside over them . Without laying the W . M . ' s merits further before them he congratulated the St . Botolph ' s Lodge on having such a Master , believing that under his genial sway the lodge could not fail of success .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replying said he appreciated very much the kind words of Col . Clerke , because , although he was always ready to do anything that lay in his power to serve his ward , he must confess that when Col . Gierke laid before him the great responsibility he had undertaken he rather trembled . Col . Gierke had , however , consoled him by his kind words , and had given him great confidence . It was a great honour to bc
Master of this lodge , which was a lodge in his own locality and in his own ward . If he had not been chosen he certainly should not have put himself forward forsuch a prominent position . However , heshould not , having put his hand to the plough , look back ; but should do his best , looking to the brethren to help him , for the good of the lodge ; and when the end of his year of office arrived he trusted thc brethren would not regret asking him to
bc thc first Master . He concluded by proposing "Thc Health of thc Consecrating Officer . " Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Sec , in replying expressed the great pleasure he had had in consecrating the Lodge , ancl said he should watch over its future career with very great intesest . He thanked thc brethren very much for the kind and fraternal way in which they had accepted his poor
services that night . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next proposed " Thc Visitors . " Bro . the Rev . Canon TOWNSHEND , P . G . Chap . Nova Scotia , responded , and said he had had something to do with Masonry , and had been called upon on several public occasions to pronounce orations , and especially on one which was connected with thc Oueen . God bless her ! On one occasion
he pronounced an oration when thc foundation-stone was laid of a Grand Lodge Hall in one of thc provinces of Canada . Search was made for the old stone of thc former building , and when it was discovered the inscription on it showed that it was laid by the Duke of Kent , the father of the Queen . Il was an interesting object , and a certain amount of attention was bestowed on it . Another circumstance he might mention ; he had five sons , all of whom were Masons , and one was the Master of a lodge , and when he and they were being entertained at Montreal he was able to say
he could hold a lodge with his own family alone . Bro . BRADSHAW BROWN , W . M . No . 1 , also responded , and said the visitors were not taken aback by the princely hospitality of the St . Botolph ' s Lodge , because they knew that thc Aldersgate Ward were foremost among the representatives of thc citizens of London . Bro . THOS . BENSKIN , J . W ., responded to the toast of " The Officers , " after which thc Tyler ' s loast was given and the brethren separated .
The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Henry Ash ton , assisted by Bros . Albert James , James Kift , and Frederick Bevan . Thc lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Consecration Of The Haven Lodge No. 2022.
CONSECRATION OF THE HAVEN LODGE No . 2022 .
The Haven Lodge , No . 2022 , was consecrated on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , by Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , who was assisted by Bros . Ernest E . Wendt , D . C . L ., Grand Secretary for
German Correspondence , as S . W . ; Conrad C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . C , as J . W . ; the Rev . J . S . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., Deputy Prov . G . M . for Berks and Bucks , as Chap . ; F ' rank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of C ; and H . H . Riach , P . M . 1118 , as I . G . The other brethren who attended were
Bros . Alfred Strong , John Fisher , J . D . McK . Von Dadclszen , R . F . Sandeman , Philip A . Latham , A . L . Freye , " iG 24 ; T . J . Reeves , P . M . 1139 ; James M . Longhurst , P . M . 133 and 1273 ; G . W . Fisher , P . M . 262 ; Augustus Strong , 357 ; W . B . Hervey , iS ; R . Dawes , 569 j D . Strong , 55 ; F . Formby Back , 859 ; Henry J . Hutton , 1706 j S . Dyer , VV . M . 1 Sis ; Ii . J . Acworth , W . M . 133 ; W . A . Barrett , P . M . 1706 ; Edward Wharton , 1706 ; H . Hinderwick , 130 ; G . Swinburne King , late S . D . 29 ; William Roebuck , P . M . 29 and 463 , VV . M . 199 G , P . G . Stwd ., P . P . G . S . W . Middx . ; II . Sadler
, G . Tyler ; T . C . Danvers , late 753 ; Henry Gadsby , P . M . 170 G ; E . Mentill , 355 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 1928 ( Freemason ) . After the opening of thc lodge Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE addressed a few observations to the brethren on the object of the meeting , and congratulated them on having secured a warrant for the lodge , which he knew would bc in safe keeping m the hands of such brethren as the petitioners . The Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG then delivered the customary oration .
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion Col . Shadwell II . Clerke installed Bro . James Fisher , P . M . and V . Y .. 540 , as Worshi p ful Master . The brethren invested as officers by the W . M . were Bros . Philip Ardcrne Latham , P . Prov . G . Reg . Oxon , P . M . and P . Z . 1118 , S . W . ; Alfred Strong , P . M . 1118 , J . W . ; R . F . Sandeman , Secretary ; C . O . Barker , S . D . ; Von Dadelszcn , J . D . ; and Nelson , I . G .
After the delivering of the addresses thc names of several joining members and initiates wcre given in . A vote of thanks was also passed to the members of thc Old Union Lodge for the loan of thc lodge furniture , and to Bro . C . C . Dumas for obtaining the loan . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to a delightful banquet . The usual toasts followed .
In proposing "The Pro G . M ., & c „ " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he had had a communication from thc Earl of Carnarvon congratulating him on having obtained the warrant , and apologising for not being able to bc present at the consecration . Thc Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , P . G . C , in replying said he would try to bc as epigrammatic in his replyas they could wish . The Grand
Consecration Of The Haven Lodge No. 2022.
Officers were always glad lo tlo their duty , and no duty was so pleasant as the consecration of new lodges . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE proposed "The W . M . " When the brethren petitioned they performed a very wise act in selecting from among their number a true and trusty brother lo take the chair for the first year . The W . M . of this lodge was an old and a tried Mason ; for 18 years he had been a P . M ., and had done his work verv well on former occasions . In
his hands the work of the Haven Lodge would go on as it ought to go on , and the brethren should congratulate themselves on having such a Master in the chair for the first year . The brethren present would wish him every prosperity ancl success during his year , and they hoped that at the end of that year he would feel he had done his duty , as he ( Col . Clerke ) was sure he would .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replying said it was a very hi gh honour to be thc first W . M . of a lodge , ancl no exertion should be wanting on his part to carry out the duties of his office . He could truly rely on the loyal support not only of the officers of thc lodge but on those brethren who were likely to become members of it . He hoped and trusted , as Col . Clerke had said , that at the end of his year of office he would bc able to hand over the gavel to his successor without having done anything to make the brethren regret having selected him as their Master .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER in giving "'Ihe Health of the Consecrating Officer , " apologised for not having proposed in lodge the thanks to Colonel Clerke and the brethren who assisted him , but said thc omission should bc repaired next meeting . He did not know what effect the ceremony had upon other brethren , but it had made a lasting impression upon him , and he now thanked Col . Clerke most heartily for so kindly and solemnly performing it , wishing he might long be spared to perform thc important duties entrusted to him .
Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in responding , first assured the W . M . that no apology was necessary for thc omission he had referred to . The kind expressions offered to him and the brethren who assisted him wcre enough lo meet the case . The day had passed off most satisfactorily , and he hoped they had set on foot a lodge which in time would rank among thc best . As thc Grand Chaplain had said , no duty of the Grand Officers was more
pleasant than to put their shoulders to the wheel and launch a new lodge . He was sure the true and trusty Masons named in the warrant would keep it in thc first rank . The Grand Officers would watch thc progress of thc lodge , and hoped to visit it occasionally to note its progress . Bro . E . E . WENDT , D . C . L ., replying to the toast of "Thc Visitors , " said he was chosen by the W . M . to respond to this toast because formerly he
was an inhabitant of Ealing . On behalf of thc visitors he would say they were highly delighted with the hospitality of thc lodge , and he had not the smallest doubt that they would all bc happy lo respond on future occasions when an opportunity was given them of visiting the lodge . Thc SENIOR WARDEN in replying to thc loast of "The Officers " said
it seemed to him that thc founders of a lodge had a great responsibility cast upon them in thc manner they did their work ; but he trusted that in the future—a long way in thc future—it might bc said of them that they had brought the brethren of the Haven Lodge to the haven where they would bc .
1 he 1 ylcr s toast closed thc proceedings . The musical brethren before named entertained thc lodge with some beautiful compositions , the musical arrangements being under thc direction of Bro . William Alexander Barrett , P . M ., P . Z ., Mus . Bac , P . Prov . G . Org . Oxon ., P . G . Reg . Surrey , with the assistance of Bros . H . J . Dutton , A . L . Fryer , E . Wharton , and Henry Gadsby .
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
( Continued from page j . ) THE ROVAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT ANNUITY " FUND .
IT may be as well in introducing to our readers notice thc subject of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund for Aged and Indigent Masons that we should recall to their minds certain prominent circumstances in connection with thc history of the Asylum . Thus on Oth December , 1837 , Grand Lodge , having had submitted to it the Grand Master ' s qualified approval of
the project for erecting an Aged Mason ' s Asylum , unanimously agreed to recommend it to thc favourable consideration of the Craft . In his letter of 26 th August , 1839 , thc Grand Master remarked that such a proposal had never found favour with him . In December 1 S 37 he expressed his apprehension that the establishment of a third Masonic Charity might prove
detrimental to the interests of the two then existing c-iarities . In August 1839 he expressed his determination , unless the Asylum Committee were prepared lo abandon their scheme altogether and substitute for it another in favour of establishing Annuities , to bring forward a plan of his own , based wholly on thc Annuity principle , and invite Grand Lodge to give it their
unqualified support . In other words , having m 1837 expressed his fears that the establishment of an Asylum would imperil the interests of the two Schools , he made up his mind in 1 S 39 to bring forward a scheme for erecting a fourth charity , solely because the Asylum Committee , though willing enough lo assist in promoting an Annuity Fund—having indeed already
accepted the Annuity principle as part of their general scheme—declined to abandon their idea of erecting an Asylum . It is imncccessary wc should discuss thc merits of thc several propositions ; it is enough , especially at this distance of time , that we have placed them . side by side before our readers so that they may form their own opinions of the two . At all events ,
as the Asylum Committee held fast to their original scheme , the Grand Master , in fulfilment of his threat or promise , took thc necessary steps for formulating his plan , and at the instance of Grand Lodge , the Board of General Purposes gave the subject their best consideration with the result
that in September 1841 the said Board submitted thc outline of a scheme for giving effect to thc Grand Master ' s proposals . Of this outline only the following clauses need be quoted , the rest being embodied in the regulations accepted by Grand Lodge in March , 1842 , and confirmed at thc communication held in thc month of June following . The first clause reads thus * . —
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Consecration Of The St. Botolph's Lodge, No. 2020.
They recognised therefore that the lodge had a strong claim . But when they came to look into it further and found that those petitioners had chosen so good and excellent a man as Alderman Staples to be their Master that was indeed the crowning stroke . The lodge appeared to have exercised a very peculiar discretion in this case . They were established locally to that part of London and were formed of brethren distinguished in
their civic position . They had selected a brother intimately connected with tha ward , and peculiarly connected with St . Botolph ' s , having traced out thc history of the church of that name . It was therefore an appropriate compliment paid to him by the founders of the lodge to elect Alderman Staples as their first Master . He was not an old Mason , but all honour to him for that , because it showed that during the few years he had taken interest
in it , and had so far come to the front as to think himself a fit and proper person to be the Master of a new lodge . Thc brethren would agree that no better person could be selected to preside over them . Without laying the W . M . ' s merits further before them he congratulated the St . Botolph ' s Lodge on having such a Master , believing that under his genial sway the lodge could not fail of success .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replying said he appreciated very much the kind words of Col . Clerke , because , although he was always ready to do anything that lay in his power to serve his ward , he must confess that when Col . Gierke laid before him the great responsibility he had undertaken he rather trembled . Col . Gierke had , however , consoled him by his kind words , and had given him great confidence . It was a great honour to bc
Master of this lodge , which was a lodge in his own locality and in his own ward . If he had not been chosen he certainly should not have put himself forward forsuch a prominent position . However , heshould not , having put his hand to the plough , look back ; but should do his best , looking to the brethren to help him , for the good of the lodge ; and when the end of his year of office arrived he trusted thc brethren would not regret asking him to
bc thc first Master . He concluded by proposing "Thc Health of thc Consecrating Officer . " Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , Grand Sec , in replying expressed the great pleasure he had had in consecrating the Lodge , ancl said he should watch over its future career with very great intesest . He thanked thc brethren very much for the kind and fraternal way in which they had accepted his poor
services that night . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next proposed " Thc Visitors . " Bro . the Rev . Canon TOWNSHEND , P . G . Chap . Nova Scotia , responded , and said he had had something to do with Masonry , and had been called upon on several public occasions to pronounce orations , and especially on one which was connected with thc Oueen . God bless her ! On one occasion
he pronounced an oration when thc foundation-stone was laid of a Grand Lodge Hall in one of thc provinces of Canada . Search was made for the old stone of thc former building , and when it was discovered the inscription on it showed that it was laid by the Duke of Kent , the father of the Queen . Il was an interesting object , and a certain amount of attention was bestowed on it . Another circumstance he might mention ; he had five sons , all of whom were Masons , and one was the Master of a lodge , and when he and they were being entertained at Montreal he was able to say
he could hold a lodge with his own family alone . Bro . BRADSHAW BROWN , W . M . No . 1 , also responded , and said the visitors were not taken aback by the princely hospitality of the St . Botolph ' s Lodge , because they knew that thc Aldersgate Ward were foremost among the representatives of thc citizens of London . Bro . THOS . BENSKIN , J . W ., responded to the toast of " The Officers , " after which thc Tyler ' s loast was given and the brethren separated .
The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Henry Ash ton , assisted by Bros . Albert James , James Kift , and Frederick Bevan . Thc lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Consecration Of The Haven Lodge No. 2022.
CONSECRATION OF THE HAVEN LODGE No . 2022 .
The Haven Lodge , No . 2022 , was consecrated on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , by Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , who was assisted by Bros . Ernest E . Wendt , D . C . L ., Grand Secretary for
German Correspondence , as S . W . ; Conrad C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . C , as J . W . ; the Rev . J . S . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., Deputy Prov . G . M . for Berks and Bucks , as Chap . ; F ' rank Richardson , P . G . D ., as D . of C ; and H . H . Riach , P . M . 1118 , as I . G . The other brethren who attended were
Bros . Alfred Strong , John Fisher , J . D . McK . Von Dadclszen , R . F . Sandeman , Philip A . Latham , A . L . Freye , " iG 24 ; T . J . Reeves , P . M . 1139 ; James M . Longhurst , P . M . 133 and 1273 ; G . W . Fisher , P . M . 262 ; Augustus Strong , 357 ; W . B . Hervey , iS ; R . Dawes , 569 j D . Strong , 55 ; F . Formby Back , 859 ; Henry J . Hutton , 1706 j S . Dyer , VV . M . 1 Sis ; Ii . J . Acworth , W . M . 133 ; W . A . Barrett , P . M . 1706 ; Edward Wharton , 1706 ; H . Hinderwick , 130 ; G . Swinburne King , late S . D . 29 ; William Roebuck , P . M . 29 and 463 , VV . M . 199 G , P . G . Stwd ., P . P . G . S . W . Middx . ; II . Sadler
, G . Tyler ; T . C . Danvers , late 753 ; Henry Gadsby , P . M . 170 G ; E . Mentill , 355 ; and H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 1928 ( Freemason ) . After the opening of thc lodge Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE addressed a few observations to the brethren on the object of the meeting , and congratulated them on having secured a warrant for the lodge , which he knew would bc in safe keeping m the hands of such brethren as the petitioners . The Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG then delivered the customary oration .
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion Col . Shadwell II . Clerke installed Bro . James Fisher , P . M . and V . Y .. 540 , as Worshi p ful Master . The brethren invested as officers by the W . M . were Bros . Philip Ardcrne Latham , P . Prov . G . Reg . Oxon , P . M . and P . Z . 1118 , S . W . ; Alfred Strong , P . M . 1118 , J . W . ; R . F . Sandeman , Secretary ; C . O . Barker , S . D . ; Von Dadelszcn , J . D . ; and Nelson , I . G .
After the delivering of the addresses thc names of several joining members and initiates wcre given in . A vote of thanks was also passed to the members of thc Old Union Lodge for the loan of thc lodge furniture , and to Bro . C . C . Dumas for obtaining the loan . The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to a delightful banquet . The usual toasts followed .
In proposing "The Pro G . M ., & c „ " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he had had a communication from thc Earl of Carnarvon congratulating him on having obtained the warrant , and apologising for not being able to bc present at the consecration . Thc Rev . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , P . G . C , in replying said he would try to bc as epigrammatic in his replyas they could wish . The Grand
Consecration Of The Haven Lodge No. 2022.
Officers were always glad lo tlo their duty , and no duty was so pleasant as the consecration of new lodges . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE proposed "The W . M . " When the brethren petitioned they performed a very wise act in selecting from among their number a true and trusty brother lo take the chair for the first year . The W . M . of this lodge was an old and a tried Mason ; for 18 years he had been a P . M ., and had done his work verv well on former occasions . In
his hands the work of the Haven Lodge would go on as it ought to go on , and the brethren should congratulate themselves on having such a Master in the chair for the first year . The brethren present would wish him every prosperity ancl success during his year , and they hoped that at the end of that year he would feel he had done his duty , as he ( Col . Clerke ) was sure he would .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER replying said it was a very hi gh honour to be thc first W . M . of a lodge , ancl no exertion should be wanting on his part to carry out the duties of his office . He could truly rely on the loyal support not only of the officers of thc lodge but on those brethren who were likely to become members of it . He hoped and trusted , as Col . Clerke had said , that at the end of his year of office he would bc able to hand over the gavel to his successor without having done anything to make the brethren regret having selected him as their Master .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER in giving "'Ihe Health of the Consecrating Officer , " apologised for not having proposed in lodge the thanks to Colonel Clerke and the brethren who assisted him , but said thc omission should bc repaired next meeting . He did not know what effect the ceremony had upon other brethren , but it had made a lasting impression upon him , and he now thanked Col . Clerke most heartily for so kindly and solemnly performing it , wishing he might long be spared to perform thc important duties entrusted to him .
Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in responding , first assured the W . M . that no apology was necessary for thc omission he had referred to . The kind expressions offered to him and the brethren who assisted him wcre enough lo meet the case . The day had passed off most satisfactorily , and he hoped they had set on foot a lodge which in time would rank among thc best . As thc Grand Chaplain had said , no duty of the Grand Officers was more
pleasant than to put their shoulders to the wheel and launch a new lodge . He was sure the true and trusty Masons named in the warrant would keep it in thc first rank . The Grand Officers would watch thc progress of thc lodge , and hoped to visit it occasionally to note its progress . Bro . E . E . WENDT , D . C . L ., replying to the toast of "Thc Visitors , " said he was chosen by the W . M . to respond to this toast because formerly he
was an inhabitant of Ealing . On behalf of thc visitors he would say they were highly delighted with the hospitality of thc lodge , and he had not the smallest doubt that they would all bc happy lo respond on future occasions when an opportunity was given them of visiting the lodge . Thc SENIOR WARDEN in replying to thc loast of "The Officers " said
it seemed to him that thc founders of a lodge had a great responsibility cast upon them in thc manner they did their work ; but he trusted that in the future—a long way in thc future—it might bc said of them that they had brought the brethren of the Haven Lodge to the haven where they would bc .
1 he 1 ylcr s toast closed thc proceedings . The musical brethren before named entertained thc lodge with some beautiful compositions , the musical arrangements being under thc direction of Bro . William Alexander Barrett , P . M ., P . Z ., Mus . Bac , P . Prov . G . Org . Oxon ., P . G . Reg . Surrey , with the assistance of Bros . H . J . Dutton , A . L . Fryer , E . Wharton , and Henry Gadsby .
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
( Continued from page j . ) THE ROVAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT ANNUITY " FUND .
IT may be as well in introducing to our readers notice thc subject of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund for Aged and Indigent Masons that we should recall to their minds certain prominent circumstances in connection with thc history of the Asylum . Thus on Oth December , 1837 , Grand Lodge , having had submitted to it the Grand Master ' s qualified approval of
the project for erecting an Aged Mason ' s Asylum , unanimously agreed to recommend it to thc favourable consideration of the Craft . In his letter of 26 th August , 1839 , thc Grand Master remarked that such a proposal had never found favour with him . In December 1 S 37 he expressed his apprehension that the establishment of a third Masonic Charity might prove
detrimental to the interests of the two then existing c-iarities . In August 1839 he expressed his determination , unless the Asylum Committee were prepared lo abandon their scheme altogether and substitute for it another in favour of establishing Annuities , to bring forward a plan of his own , based wholly on thc Annuity principle , and invite Grand Lodge to give it their
unqualified support . In other words , having m 1837 expressed his fears that the establishment of an Asylum would imperil the interests of the two Schools , he made up his mind in 1 S 39 to bring forward a scheme for erecting a fourth charity , solely because the Asylum Committee , though willing enough lo assist in promoting an Annuity Fund—having indeed already
accepted the Annuity principle as part of their general scheme—declined to abandon their idea of erecting an Asylum . It is imncccessary wc should discuss thc merits of thc several propositions ; it is enough , especially at this distance of time , that we have placed them . side by side before our readers so that they may form their own opinions of the two . At all events ,
as the Asylum Committee held fast to their original scheme , the Grand Master , in fulfilment of his threat or promise , took thc necessary steps for formulating his plan , and at the instance of Grand Lodge , the Board of General Purposes gave the subject their best consideration with the result
that in September 1841 the said Board submitted thc outline of a scheme for giving effect to thc Grand Master ' s proposals . Of this outline only the following clauses need be quoted , the rest being embodied in the regulations accepted by Grand Lodge in March , 1842 , and confirmed at thc communication held in thc month of June following . The first clause reads thus * . —