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of the A . and A . Rite , 33 , for the S . J . of the United States , we desire to emphasise his declaration— " We are all debtors to Freemasonry . Our first allegiance is pledged at the beginning to Symbolic Masonry ; and it always remains paramount . This is a truism which everyone admits , but the conduct of a vast number of Masons is inconsistent with it , and reject it .
Too many forget that they are debtors of the Symbolic Masonry . " We trust that the " old man eloquent" will be spared for another year , indeed , for many years , for he promises that " he will entrust to the keeping of the Provincial Grand Lodge a treatise upon the Symbols of the Blue Lodge , containing the results of his studies and reflections thereon , and so discharge
in part the debt which , as a Knight of the Rosy Cross [ Royal Order ] , he owes to the Symbolic Masonry . " This is good news for those who delight in the " Science of Symbolism , " of which General PIKE is , beyond question , the facile princeps . The orator unhesitatingly declares that "the day will be long in coming when Masonry will be no longer needed by humanity ,
and the day will never come when any other Order will take its place . " In his opinion the dawn of the reformation and reinvigoration of Freemasonry will witness " theerrors and mischiefs that have grown insolent and strong shall
flee away as the mists before the north wind . Fraud and imposture , scorched by the hot flame of its righteous indignation will be shrivelled up and perish , and the parasite organisms that have clung to it , and had their life from it , will be shaken off and left behind to die of inanition . "
Consecration Of The Royal Hampton Court Lodge, No. 2183.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL HAMPTON COURT LODGE , No . 2183 .
The ceremony of consecrating this new lodge was performed on Saturday , the 29 th ult ., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Among the founders present were Bros , the Rev . W . F . Reynolds , P . P . G . C . Middlesex , the W . M . designate ; Dr . H . W . Seager , S . W . designate ; T . W . Carmalt Jones , P . M . 708 ; J . Frost Creswick , P . M . 957 ; Dr . A . E . Sansom , W . M . 1494 ; Milner , Keeling , Cann , Walker , and Stewart-Brown .
The Consecrating Officers were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D of C , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; K . R . Montgomery , P . S . G . W . Middlesex John Ferguson , P . J . G . W . Middlesex ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P G . C . Middlesex ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; and H Slyman , P . G . D . of C . Middlesex .
The following brethren also responded to the invitations of the founders , and were present at the ceremonies ; Bros . D . P . Cama , G . Treas . ; Rev , F . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C . Middlesex ; F . B . Archer , P . G . Treas . Middlesex ; H . M . Hobbs , P . S . G . D . Surrey ; H . W . Roberts , I . P . M . 1293
J . K . Cama , 2105 ; Jas . Wallis , 33 ; A . P . Keeling , J . D . 1671 ; A . J , Gillott , 859 ; F . Honeywell , P . P . G . Org . Middlesex ; F . Hunt , P . G . Org . Surrey ; H . Wheatley , W . M . 1512 ; W . Drewett , S . W . 889 ; W . H . Glazier , 34 : H . Sadler , G . Tyler ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex ; and J . Rawles , as Tyler .
Bro . RAYMOND H . THRUPP appointed his officers " pro tem ., " and the lodge having been formally opened in the Three Degrees , he then addressed the brethren on the nature of the occasion which had brought them together . He alluded to the origin of the new lodge and the laudable desire of the founders to establish it as a working lodge which might spread the light and comfort of Masonry through the immediate neighbourhood during the damp
and gloomy months of winter . He congratulated the founders on their good fortune in having obtained the warrant of Constitution , and urged them to guard the future well-being of the lodge to the utmost of their ability . He reminded them that the success of a lodge does not depend on the large number of its members , or the magnitude of its funds , and he strongly advised them to exercise the greatest caution in the admission of candidates and joining
members , as in so many cases the advent of one black sheep had marred the happiness and welfare of a Masonic flock . He noticed there were on the roll of founders two or three P . M . ' s , and to these he asked the new lodge to listen to in all cases of difficulty and doubt , and to act upon their mature and brotherly advice ; as by so doing the interests of the lodge and the welfare of the Craft would be in every way
advanced . The beautiful ceremony of consecration was then carried out , the Rev . Bro . T . H . SAUNDERS delivering an eloquent oration he had expressly prepared for the occasion .. He was listened to with breathless attention , and his many Masonic , biblical , and historical allusions were thoroughly appreciated . The consecration being completed , Bro . the Rev . W . F . Reynolds was then installed in the chair as first W . M ., the
ceremony being performed by V . W . Bro . Thrupp , in a most earnest manner . The W . M . then invested the officers of the new lodge as follows : Bros . Dr . H . W . Seager , S . W . ; A . Stewart-Brown , acting J . W ., in the absence of the J . W . designate , Capt . Rupert Lonsdale , who in Decern er last was sent to the Gold Coast of Africa to carry out a political and diplomatic mission . Bro . A . Keeling was unanimously elected as Treasurer , and was
then invested ; Bro . J . Frost ureswick , P . M ., receiving the Secretary ' s collar . Bro . Milner , S . D ., Bro . A . Gillott , acting J . D ., and Bro . T . W . Walker , I . G ., were invested , and the ceremonies were brought to the usual conclusion . The R . W . Prov . G . M . of Middlesex and the Consecrating Officers were elected honorary members of 2183 , and then three candidates for initiation and one brother as a joining member were proposed ; so the lodge bids fair to
make a good start . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from the Grand Secretary , from other eminent Masons , and from three of the founders . The lodge was closed in excellent style by the new officers , and the brethren then adjourned to a banquet , of which it is only necessary to remark , that it fully maintained the high reputation of the Mitre .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , " The Health of the Consecrating Officers , and the Success and Prosperity of theyoung Lodge" being most heartily responded to . The lodge is fortunate in starting wilh several handsome presents , a beautiful set of ivory gavels beinF conspicuous among them . A lodge banner was displayed behind the W . M's chair , and was greatly admired ; it is not too much to say that we
know few lodges possessing such a piece of work . The design was suggested by the Tudor arm * - in the great hallof Hampion Court Palace , and Masonicall y it mitrht be explained as an emblem of loyalty , peace , and plenty . 'J'he number of the lodge is worked on two small Tudor roses just below the " chef" which bears the name of the lodge . The work throughout is applique , and the materials are silk of Craft and Royal blue , white plush ,
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crimson velvet , with gold cord and thread . The banner was designed b y one of the founders , and presented to the lodge by another , the " handiwork , " as a legend on the back quaintly puts it , being that of their wives . The new lodge is to meet on the second VVednesday in the months of
February , March , April , October , November , and December ; and , from the earnest start made by the founders , we may expect to see it have a useful and successful career , supplying a Masonic want long felt by the residents in the district around the interesting old palace , which was tounded by the great Cardinal , and from which No . 2183 has derived its name .
Installation Of Bro. Augustus Harris As W.M. Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
INSTALLATION OF BRO . AUGUSTUS HARRIS AS W . M . OF THE DRURY LANE LODGE , No . 2127 .
It was only natural to expect that the gathering in the Grand Saloon of Drury Lane Theatre on Tuesday afternoon at the celebration of the first anniversary of the foundation of Drury Lane Lodge , and the installation of Bro . Augustus Harris , the able and popular lessee of the theatre , as the second W . M . in succession to Bro . Lord Londesborough would be an
exceptionally brilliant one . But even the most sanguine and enthusiastic among the members of the lodge must have been somewhat taken aback by the array of grand dignitaries and other distinguished members of the Order who honoured them with their presence on this auspicious occasion . No doubt Bro . Secretary Broadley , like Lars Porsena , had bidden "his
messengers ride forth , East and West , and South and North , To summon his array . " Yet such willing , prompt , and general obedience to a summons such as his was is a rare experience , and will stamp the second installation meeting of Drury Lane ' Lodge not only as one to be recorded in letters of gold in the minute book of the lodge , but likewise as one of the most
successful of its kind ever held during any period of our history in this country .
Heading the list of the English Grand Officers was the Prince of Wales's Deputy ,
R . VV . Bro . the Earl of Lathom ; the Grand Masters of Ireland and Scotland , M . VV .
Bros , the Duke of Abercorn and Sir A . C . Campbell , Bart ., respectively , were present in
person , while as regards the rest of the visitors , they included
representatives of almost every rank and interest in this busy world of ours .
BRO . LORD LONDESBOROUGH , I . P . M . There were among them Members of both Houses of Parliament , a colonial bishop , officers of the Army and Navy , merchants of high standing in the City , past Lord Mayors of London , many of the choicer spirits in the leading literary , artistic , and scientific circles , and last , but , under the circumstances ,
not the least appropriately of all , a goodly muster of brethren connected directly or otherwise , with that dramatic art to which our worthy and VVorshipful Bro . Augustus Harris has successfully devoted so considerable a part of his career , and with which in the ages yet to come his name will always be gratefully associated . It was , indeed , a grand gathering , of which even
our oldest and strongest lodges might with reason be proud , and Bro . Harris , his officers , and the members of his lodge must feel grateful for the splendid encouragement and " Hearty good wishes" they have received at
the outset of their second year from all classes and conditions of the brethren . However , we have spoken sufficiently in general terms . The narrative that follows will enlig hten our readers as to what passed in the lodge and at the subsequent banquet in the Great Hall of Freemasons' Tavern .
The lodge was opened shortly after three o ' clock by Bro . Lord Londesborough , W . M . The Grand Officers entered in procession , and the brethren saluted Bro . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M ., a similar honour being conferred , at a later period , on Bro . his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , the M . W . G . M . of Scotland . The minutes of the last meeting having been
read and confirmed , Bro . A . M . BROADLEY , Sec , said the next business was to read the communication from the Pro Grand Master . He thoug ht it would be in the interests of the lodge if he did not read all that circular , but only the latter part , which was for the consideration of the members . This having been done , the W . MASTER rose and said * . Brethren , you have
all heard the proposition which our Secretary has read , and which has the approval of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness has shown such a deep interest in theatrical affairs , that I hope I shall be allowed the
privilege of communicating to him the assent of the Drury Lane Lodge to the proposed Jubilee Festivals . Bro . AUGUSTUS HARRIS S . W ., said : I shall have very much pleasure in supporting the opinions expressed by our WMaster . I am sure it will meet with your approval , and that we shall do
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of the A . and A . Rite , 33 , for the S . J . of the United States , we desire to emphasise his declaration— " We are all debtors to Freemasonry . Our first allegiance is pledged at the beginning to Symbolic Masonry ; and it always remains paramount . This is a truism which everyone admits , but the conduct of a vast number of Masons is inconsistent with it , and reject it .
Too many forget that they are debtors of the Symbolic Masonry . " We trust that the " old man eloquent" will be spared for another year , indeed , for many years , for he promises that " he will entrust to the keeping of the Provincial Grand Lodge a treatise upon the Symbols of the Blue Lodge , containing the results of his studies and reflections thereon , and so discharge
in part the debt which , as a Knight of the Rosy Cross [ Royal Order ] , he owes to the Symbolic Masonry . " This is good news for those who delight in the " Science of Symbolism , " of which General PIKE is , beyond question , the facile princeps . The orator unhesitatingly declares that "the day will be long in coming when Masonry will be no longer needed by humanity ,
and the day will never come when any other Order will take its place . " In his opinion the dawn of the reformation and reinvigoration of Freemasonry will witness " theerrors and mischiefs that have grown insolent and strong shall
flee away as the mists before the north wind . Fraud and imposture , scorched by the hot flame of its righteous indignation will be shrivelled up and perish , and the parasite organisms that have clung to it , and had their life from it , will be shaken off and left behind to die of inanition . "
Consecration Of The Royal Hampton Court Lodge, No. 2183.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROYAL HAMPTON COURT LODGE , No . 2183 .
The ceremony of consecrating this new lodge was performed on Saturday , the 29 th ult ., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Among the founders present were Bros , the Rev . W . F . Reynolds , P . P . G . C . Middlesex , the W . M . designate ; Dr . H . W . Seager , S . W . designate ; T . W . Carmalt Jones , P . M . 708 ; J . Frost Creswick , P . M . 957 ; Dr . A . E . Sansom , W . M . 1494 ; Milner , Keeling , Cann , Walker , and Stewart-Brown .
The Consecrating Officers were Bros . Raymond H . Thrupp , P . A . G . D of C , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; K . R . Montgomery , P . S . G . W . Middlesex John Ferguson , P . J . G . W . Middlesex ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P G . C . Middlesex ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; and H Slyman , P . G . D . of C . Middlesex .
The following brethren also responded to the invitations of the founders , and were present at the ceremonies ; Bros . D . P . Cama , G . Treas . ; Rev , F . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C . Middlesex ; F . B . Archer , P . G . Treas . Middlesex ; H . M . Hobbs , P . S . G . D . Surrey ; H . W . Roberts , I . P . M . 1293
J . K . Cama , 2105 ; Jas . Wallis , 33 ; A . P . Keeling , J . D . 1671 ; A . J , Gillott , 859 ; F . Honeywell , P . P . G . Org . Middlesex ; F . Hunt , P . G . Org . Surrey ; H . Wheatley , W . M . 1512 ; W . Drewett , S . W . 889 ; W . H . Glazier , 34 : H . Sadler , G . Tyler ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex ; and J . Rawles , as Tyler .
Bro . RAYMOND H . THRUPP appointed his officers " pro tem ., " and the lodge having been formally opened in the Three Degrees , he then addressed the brethren on the nature of the occasion which had brought them together . He alluded to the origin of the new lodge and the laudable desire of the founders to establish it as a working lodge which might spread the light and comfort of Masonry through the immediate neighbourhood during the damp
and gloomy months of winter . He congratulated the founders on their good fortune in having obtained the warrant of Constitution , and urged them to guard the future well-being of the lodge to the utmost of their ability . He reminded them that the success of a lodge does not depend on the large number of its members , or the magnitude of its funds , and he strongly advised them to exercise the greatest caution in the admission of candidates and joining
members , as in so many cases the advent of one black sheep had marred the happiness and welfare of a Masonic flock . He noticed there were on the roll of founders two or three P . M . ' s , and to these he asked the new lodge to listen to in all cases of difficulty and doubt , and to act upon their mature and brotherly advice ; as by so doing the interests of the lodge and the welfare of the Craft would be in every way
advanced . The beautiful ceremony of consecration was then carried out , the Rev . Bro . T . H . SAUNDERS delivering an eloquent oration he had expressly prepared for the occasion .. He was listened to with breathless attention , and his many Masonic , biblical , and historical allusions were thoroughly appreciated . The consecration being completed , Bro . the Rev . W . F . Reynolds was then installed in the chair as first W . M ., the
ceremony being performed by V . W . Bro . Thrupp , in a most earnest manner . The W . M . then invested the officers of the new lodge as follows : Bros . Dr . H . W . Seager , S . W . ; A . Stewart-Brown , acting J . W ., in the absence of the J . W . designate , Capt . Rupert Lonsdale , who in Decern er last was sent to the Gold Coast of Africa to carry out a political and diplomatic mission . Bro . A . Keeling was unanimously elected as Treasurer , and was
then invested ; Bro . J . Frost ureswick , P . M ., receiving the Secretary ' s collar . Bro . Milner , S . D ., Bro . A . Gillott , acting J . D ., and Bro . T . W . Walker , I . G ., were invested , and the ceremonies were brought to the usual conclusion . The R . W . Prov . G . M . of Middlesex and the Consecrating Officers were elected honorary members of 2183 , and then three candidates for initiation and one brother as a joining member were proposed ; so the lodge bids fair to
make a good start . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from the Grand Secretary , from other eminent Masons , and from three of the founders . The lodge was closed in excellent style by the new officers , and the brethren then adjourned to a banquet , of which it is only necessary to remark , that it fully maintained the high reputation of the Mitre .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , " The Health of the Consecrating Officers , and the Success and Prosperity of theyoung Lodge" being most heartily responded to . The lodge is fortunate in starting wilh several handsome presents , a beautiful set of ivory gavels beinF conspicuous among them . A lodge banner was displayed behind the W . M's chair , and was greatly admired ; it is not too much to say that we
know few lodges possessing such a piece of work . The design was suggested by the Tudor arm * - in the great hallof Hampion Court Palace , and Masonicall y it mitrht be explained as an emblem of loyalty , peace , and plenty . 'J'he number of the lodge is worked on two small Tudor roses just below the " chef" which bears the name of the lodge . The work throughout is applique , and the materials are silk of Craft and Royal blue , white plush ,
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crimson velvet , with gold cord and thread . The banner was designed b y one of the founders , and presented to the lodge by another , the " handiwork , " as a legend on the back quaintly puts it , being that of their wives . The new lodge is to meet on the second VVednesday in the months of
February , March , April , October , November , and December ; and , from the earnest start made by the founders , we may expect to see it have a useful and successful career , supplying a Masonic want long felt by the residents in the district around the interesting old palace , which was tounded by the great Cardinal , and from which No . 2183 has derived its name .
Installation Of Bro. Augustus Harris As W.M. Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
INSTALLATION OF BRO . AUGUSTUS HARRIS AS W . M . OF THE DRURY LANE LODGE , No . 2127 .
It was only natural to expect that the gathering in the Grand Saloon of Drury Lane Theatre on Tuesday afternoon at the celebration of the first anniversary of the foundation of Drury Lane Lodge , and the installation of Bro . Augustus Harris , the able and popular lessee of the theatre , as the second W . M . in succession to Bro . Lord Londesborough would be an
exceptionally brilliant one . But even the most sanguine and enthusiastic among the members of the lodge must have been somewhat taken aback by the array of grand dignitaries and other distinguished members of the Order who honoured them with their presence on this auspicious occasion . No doubt Bro . Secretary Broadley , like Lars Porsena , had bidden "his
messengers ride forth , East and West , and South and North , To summon his array . " Yet such willing , prompt , and general obedience to a summons such as his was is a rare experience , and will stamp the second installation meeting of Drury Lane ' Lodge not only as one to be recorded in letters of gold in the minute book of the lodge , but likewise as one of the most
successful of its kind ever held during any period of our history in this country .
Heading the list of the English Grand Officers was the Prince of Wales's Deputy ,
R . VV . Bro . the Earl of Lathom ; the Grand Masters of Ireland and Scotland , M . VV .
Bros , the Duke of Abercorn and Sir A . C . Campbell , Bart ., respectively , were present in
person , while as regards the rest of the visitors , they included
representatives of almost every rank and interest in this busy world of ours .
BRO . LORD LONDESBOROUGH , I . P . M . There were among them Members of both Houses of Parliament , a colonial bishop , officers of the Army and Navy , merchants of high standing in the City , past Lord Mayors of London , many of the choicer spirits in the leading literary , artistic , and scientific circles , and last , but , under the circumstances ,
not the least appropriately of all , a goodly muster of brethren connected directly or otherwise , with that dramatic art to which our worthy and VVorshipful Bro . Augustus Harris has successfully devoted so considerable a part of his career , and with which in the ages yet to come his name will always be gratefully associated . It was , indeed , a grand gathering , of which even
our oldest and strongest lodges might with reason be proud , and Bro . Harris , his officers , and the members of his lodge must feel grateful for the splendid encouragement and " Hearty good wishes" they have received at
the outset of their second year from all classes and conditions of the brethren . However , we have spoken sufficiently in general terms . The narrative that follows will enlig hten our readers as to what passed in the lodge and at the subsequent banquet in the Great Hall of Freemasons' Tavern .
The lodge was opened shortly after three o ' clock by Bro . Lord Londesborough , W . M . The Grand Officers entered in procession , and the brethren saluted Bro . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M ., a similar honour being conferred , at a later period , on Bro . his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , the M . W . G . M . of Scotland . The minutes of the last meeting having been
read and confirmed , Bro . A . M . BROADLEY , Sec , said the next business was to read the communication from the Pro Grand Master . He thoug ht it would be in the interests of the lodge if he did not read all that circular , but only the latter part , which was for the consideration of the members . This having been done , the W . MASTER rose and said * . Brethren , you have
all heard the proposition which our Secretary has read , and which has the approval of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness has shown such a deep interest in theatrical affairs , that I hope I shall be allowed the
privilege of communicating to him the assent of the Drury Lane Lodge to the proposed Jubilee Festivals . Bro . AUGUSTUS HARRIS S . W ., said : I shall have very much pleasure in supporting the opinions expressed by our WMaster . I am sure it will meet with your approval , and that we shall do