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Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1780.
CONSECRATION OF THE ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 .
This new Southampton lodge was constituted and concratcd at the Masonic Hall there on Friday week , by the 55 . , \ yor the Prov . Grand Master of Hampshire and f ' lsle „ f Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., who was attended by his deputy ( Bro . W . Hickman , P . M . ) , the first alL ' ¦ . „ . h . llrm , c „_ : „„ , | Trinrnr Wardens . aster iruine
M ,,., and other prervincial officers , together with a full attendance of brethren from Southampton , Portsmouth , Basingstoke Lymington , & c , to the lodge , in which last-named nlace ' many of the petitioning brethren , living in Southampton , belonged , the Masters and Past Masters present numbering forty-five .
In introducing the ceremony of constitution and consecration , the Prov . Grand Master appropriately addressed the brethren on the object ' : which had brought them together , and was followed by the Prov . Granel Chaplain ( Bro . S . Scott ) on the nature and objects of Freemasonry . At appropriate intervals in the ceremony several anthems ivere sung by a party of brethren , Bro . Westley , of
Southampton , and the Prov . Grand Organist , each taking a part at the harmonium , these selections including a chant , Clarke Whitfeld's " Behold , how good and joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity , " and Kent ' s " Thine , O Lord , is the greatness , " with a consecration tymn ; the Treasurer elect of the lodge ( Bro . S . S . Pearce , » . M . 319 . Lymington ) , before the investiture of the officers , fclive ' ring an address , on the object of the gathering , in
rhyme . The lodge was then constituteel as follows : —Bros . Hickman , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., W . M . ' ; Irvine Harle , S . W . ; James S . Pearce , J . W . ; S . S . Pearce , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Grinyer , Sec . ; W . Berry , J . D . ; Westley , Org . ; Tanner , D . C . ; Grant , I . G . ; Whitworth and Harvey , Stewards ; and Biggs , Tyler . The business of thc lodge included the proposition
of several candidates for initiation , and a number for joining from 319 and other lodges , with the election as honorary members of the lodge of the Prov . Grand Master anil the Prov . Grand Secretary . At the close of the business between sixty and seventy brethren sat down to the installation banquet , provided by Bro . Dartnall , of the High-street , the new W . M . presiding .
During the after proceedings the toast of " The Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master" was cordially given by the Worshipful Master , and Bro . Beach , who was very loudly cheered , in reply , spoke of ihe advances Masonry was making , and commended nerv lodges as aff niing facilities for the instruction and initiation of brethren , impressing upon all , however , that only as the lessons taught
in llic lodge were reflected in the outer life of the brethren would the chief aim of Masonry be realised , and that it was impossible for a Freemason to be actuated anrl imbued with the principles of the Order without reflecting those relations in every-day life on those with whom he came into contact . He exhorted them , therefore , to strive to act up to the principles inculcated in the loelge ; and
after expressing an earnest hope that the new lodge would prove a great and distinguished success , hc proposed the toast of "The New Worshipful Master , " eulogising Bio . Hickman ' s labours in the cause if Masonry in the province , and cordially wishing him a prosperous year of office in his new sphere . Bro . Hickman , amidst a very warm recognition , replied
to the effect that he felt it a very great compliment to lie requested to preside over the new lodge . Me pointed out that they had no wish or desire in any way tor ' etract fiom or to interfere with the lodges already existing in the town , but they rather desired to work in harmony and unison with them , and this he hoped and believed would be
realised ( hear ) , and that hut one wish am ! feeling would animate them all—that of achieving the greatest good in their day and generation , and promulgating those great principles of brotherhood which characterised thc Oner . Several other toasts of a local and complimentary character were given during the evening , which was spent in the greatest good harmony .
Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1783.
CONSECRATION OF THE ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1783 .
The consecration of this new lodge took place on Thursday last , the 12 th inst ., at thc Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliamsircct , Huddertfield , under very distinguished auspices . There were present a great nunibrr of brethren from all parts of the province of West Yorkshire . The ceremony of consecration was perfoimcil Uy Ihe Right Worshipful
Bro . T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , assisted b y officers of P . G . Lodge . After the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master had ascertained that the petition to and warrant from the Grand Lodge was in due form , and that thc necessary appointments were correct , the anthem from the 133 rd Psalm vas sung by the choir , under thc management of Bro . P . M . ' s Wood and Marshall .
the Provincial Grand Chaplain then offered thc dedication prayer , anil the consecration ceremony was proceeded with , in which , along with thc provincial officers , the following P . M ' s . took part—viz ., Bro . Abraham Smith , p . p G - Chaplain ; Bro . A . Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; Brn . George k ^ es , 290 ; Bro . John W . Turner , and Bro . Bottomely , 1 . 1 . ' . J . R .
An oration was then delivered by the P . G . Chaplain , "">•Lukis , M . A ., in which he tracerl the history of Freemasonry in Hudrii-rsfielr ) , referring more particularly to thc acticnt dates if the Harmony anil IJuddcrsfieM Lodges , both of which will in a short time ( sonic tut years or so ) ^ . completed their centenary ; anil the Truth Lodge , which was consecrated in 18 45 , ar . d the development not on , y in numbers , but of zealous and worthy brethren , and
Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1783.
that the Albert Edward Loelge was the natural outcome of the three sister lodges . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . Bro . Malcolm , P . G . Reg ., then presented Bro . P . M . Thomas Ruddock , P . S . G . D ., the W . M . designate to the Rt . W . P . G . Master for installation as the first W . M . of the Albert Edward Lodge , and he was duly installed in the
presence of forty installed Masters , by Worshipful Bro . Wm . Geo . Dyson , P . M . ( 521 ) , P . P . D . C , and " afterwards invested , as his principal officers , Bro . P . M . Jackson ( 521 ) as S . W ., and Bro . P . M . Geo . Sykes ( 290 ) J . W . After the election of Bro . SyKis as Charity Steward , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren , to the number of sixty-four , adjourned to the George Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them ,
which was graced by the presence of the P . G . officers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given , interspersed with capital and appropriate music ; and after the toast of " The Ladies , " which was responded tir by Bro . Col . Day , in most enthusiastic and eloquent terms , the brethren separated , after expressing hearty good wishes for the prosperity of the youngest lodge in the province of West Yorkshire . The oration will appear in our next .
Consecration Of The Downshire Chapter, Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE DOWNSHIRE CHAPTER , LIVERPOOL .
Another adelition was made to the list of Liverpool combinations of Royal Arch Masons by the consecration of the Downshire Chapter , No . 594 , which took place at the Masonic Hall , and thc successful inauguration gives clear and considerable promise that the new chapter ' s existence
will be a prosperous one in every respect . It has been commenced under the auspices of brethren who have given ample proof of their power to rule in the Craft wisely and judiciously , and there is little doubt that similar wisdom and discretion will mark their principalships of the Downshire Chapter . Comp . Robert Wylie , P . P . G . D . C ., was thc Consecrating Officer in the absence of the Right
Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , M . l ' . . Grand Superintendent . The Consecrating Z . was assisted by Comps , B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . A . S ., acting as H . ; E . B . Harding , P . G . J ., acting as J . ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . F . A . S .. acting as D . C ; S . Alpass , P . G . S . E ., as S . E . ; It . Washington , Z . 1094 , as S . N . ; Skeaf , as P . G . O . ; S . Armstrong , P . G . Treasurer ; W . T . May , P . Z ., as P . S . There were altogether about
fifty present at thc ceremony , anil these included , bcsielcs the al . ove named , Comps . P . Macmuldrow , P . Z . 1094 , P . P . G . S . N . ; P . M . Lirscn , P . Z . 220 , P . P . A . S ., West Lancashire ; R . P . Fiance , 220 ; John Hayes , 249 ; D . Hesketli , S . E . 135 6 ; J . L . Houghton , S . N . 135 6 ; J . O . Re . i , 135 G ; . ) . WhilfieM , 220 ; V . Manslcy , 203 ; H . Ashmore , 82 ?; C . Haswcll , 20 }; A . Morrison , 249 ; II . Burrows ,
H . O 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . 67 V , R . Williams , 241 ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , 6 eSo ; T . Dilcock , 220 , T . Clark , P . Z . 6 73 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins . J . 216 ; Daviel Jackson , J . 673 ; H . Yelland , H . 1094 ; P . Ball , P . G . Janitor 203 j T . Roberts , 673 ; T . Davis , 220 ; W . P . Jennings , 249 ; Joseph Wood , Treasurer , 249 ( Freemason ) , J . Hockcn , P . Z . 220 , and 6 73 ; W . H . Hall , 202 j J . W . * Burgess , J . 1094 ; R .
Martin , Jun ., 135 6 ; Owen Williams , 210 j & c , The ceremony of consecration was most admirably and impressively performed by Comp . Wylie , and the other assistants already named , anil at the close the following were the principals installed : —Comps . Ji . P . France , Z . ; John Hayes , H . ; and J . L . Houghton , - J . j A . Morrison was invested as S . E . ; and T . Whitfield , as S . N .
There were no fewer than twenty-three propositions for exaltation and six for joining before thc closing of the chapter , which indicates how much the " Downshire" is likely to prosper in the future . At the close of the interesting business , thc ' companions , to the number of about 40 , adjourned to the b inqueting room , where a substantial dinner was very
satisfactcnly served by Bro . Chaplin , House Steward . 7 'he three newly-appointed chiefs ( Comps . France , Hayes , and Houghlon ) were in their places at the festive board , and during the short but pleasant after-banquet proceedings , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with much nppropmti-iK-.-s anil received will ) great cordiality . iu response to the toast of " The Officers of Provincial
Granel Clnpter , " Comp . H . S . Alpass , P . G . S . E ., who was warmly welcomed , said thc Downshire Chapter had started with the brightest prospect of success and with plenty of work already cut out for thc officers . He would take the liberty of strongly impressing upon the chiefs the importance of a thorough knowledge of , and acquaintance with , all their duties . With regard to the second chief ,
he ( Comp . Alp . iss ) had previously seen him do his work so well as to lead ljim to have the greatest coiifidr nee in his efficiency , and he had no tloubt the other chiefs would display similar competence . In conclusion , Comp . Alpass wished the new chapter the grcatett success . The other principal toaits were "The Consecrating Officers , " "The Three Principal .-, " and "The Visiting Companions . "
On the 1 st January next , Newfoundland will be admitted into ihe General Postal Union , and correspondence to and from that colony will be- sui'jeci , in all respects , to the » arne conditions of transmis .-ion as correspondence between thc United Kingdom and countries of the Postal Union generally .
After an unusually long discussion , on Thursday , the directors of the Bank of Kngland decided on not altering the minimum rate of discount , which consequentl y remains at five per cent . Bro . Brassey , JV 1 . I ' ., arrived at Constantinople on the 5 th inst ., in his yacht " Sunbeam , " after paying a visit to the British Fleet at Artaki .
Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .
TREWMAN'S LIST OF LODGES FOR 1777 . _ As the list of lodges reprinted in the " Masonic Magazine " for December is not considered reliable , I beg to call the attention of " Masonic Student" and others to the following errors in the reprint and the original .
Errors in the reprint corrected : No . 16 , Greenwich , should be No . 15 . » 59 . Bury „ „ SI . ,, 68 , Gt . Qucen-st ., ,, „ 60 . „ 464 , Chester , ,, „ 4-4 . Errors in the original reproduced in the reprint corrected
No . 492 , Baldock , should be No . 491 . „ 3 6 , Bolton-le-moor „ „ 46 . „ 491 , Southampton „ „ 494 . The lowest number on the list is No . 497 , there being 214 numbers blank , some of these were foreign lodges and some dormant . I have discovered the omission of tum '
lodges working at that period , viz ., No . 39 , Cowes , now No - 35 . Medina Lodge , Cowes ; and No . 71 , Lodge of Brotheily Love , London , now No . 5 6 , Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love , Arundel . I believe there are more omissions , which I hope Masonic Student" will discover , correct , and insert in a future number of the " Masonic Magazine . " T . F .
Ireland.
Ireland .
NEWBRIDGE . —United Service Lodge ( No . 215 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th November , when the following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . J . Aston , W . M . ; F . Tovcy , S . W . ; E . Jordan , S . D . ; E . Flatman , I . G . ; W . Simmons , P . M . ; J . Heaps , J . W . ; J . Boyle , J . D . ; G . Mills , Tyler , and J . E . Tuke , Secretary and Treasurer
Nugent , Seal , Ross , Barham , Parr , Ryan , Fletcher , Taylor , Hanlcy , Sawyer , Pole , Hutchinson , Martin , and Clark . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Gordon , Beattie , McKenzie , and Mills , which proved successful . The candidates being present , were then initiated into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry ; and a word of praise must be
given to Bro . Barham for the able and impressive manner iu wiiieli he conducted this beautiful ceremony , and which called fmh expressions of admiration from the brethren present . During the initiation Bro . Nugent ably presided at the organ , which added very much to the solemnity of the scene . Tlie brethrei were then called to
refreshment , which having partaken of , they proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing year , with the following resuit : —Bros . G . Sale , W . M . ; J . Boyle , S . W . ; G . Flatman , J . W . ; E . Nugent , S . D . ; F . Mills , ID . ; J . Lewis , I . G . ; J . E . I ' uke , Secretary and Treasurer . Ihe lodge was then closed in ancient form b y the Worshipful Master , in peace , love , and harmony .
Red Cross Ball In. Liverpool.
RED CROSS BALL IN . LIVERPOOL .
Thc members of thc Walton Conclave ( No . 97 ) , of the Masonic anil Military Order of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , gave a most enjoyable assembly at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Thursday evening , the 12 U 1 inst ., anel the pleasant gathering formed a source of the greatest enjoyment to all who were present ,
'I he ball was under the distinguished patronage of the 111 . Kight Hon . Lord Skelmcradale , Dep . G . M ., Prov . G . Com . ( West Lancashire ) j III . Sir Knight Major Turner , Past P . G . Com . j anil 111 . Sir Knight Dr . f . Kellett Smith , Dep . P . G . Com . The large assembly room t , f the hotel , which is a model of artistic beauty , was brought into requisition for the occasion , and the power of a s ; ccial dispensation from Lord
Skelmersdale enabled the representatives of the various Masonic Orders to appear wearing the jewels and insignia of tlieir rank and Ordcis . Thc hall was very largely attended by members 1 f knightly rank , Royal Arch , ice , while the Craft clothing also had a conspicuous place amongst those who attended . 111 . Sir Knight Major Turner , P . P . G . Com ., honoured the gathering with his presence , and , on making his entrance , was received under the Arch of St . el .
The ball Stewards were Sir Knights It . Lytham , J . G . ; J . Oiford , 1 ' nfci-t ; ]{ , Foote , b . B . ; B . S . Riley , Orator ; P . Thomas , Herald ; A . M'Kenzie , T . Wilson , and J . Gilchrist ; and those who merit special praise in connection with the ball plan are Em . Sir Knights H . GribbinM . P . S . ;
, G . E . IUnmer , P . S ., M . C . ; W . E . Quayle , P . S ., P . P . G . H ., Treas . ; and H . H . Smith , Rec . and Hon . Sec . Bro . Mattin ' s band furnished the music for the dancing , and during the interval for supper Bro . H . Gill gave his celebrated " fairy bells " performances , which again elicited universal
praise . The catering of Bro . Ludlow , of Lodge 216 , Secretary of the Adelphi Hotel , was the subject of geneial praise , and thc Walton Conclave ball was generally voted one of he most pleasant which could possibly have been held . 1 - < , : —
IIOLLIIWAY ' S OIIIMKST A \ U TII . —Keliable Remedies . —Ill wnumls , imii es , sp-nins , g \ rnilnlar swellings , enlarged veins , neuralgic painsand rheumatism , the application uf this soothing Ointme-nt to lhealle .-i .-tcd parts not onli gives the urc-aecst case-, but likewise cures ihe complaint . The pills much assifI in bjnisidng the ten . elcncy 10 rh umatism ar . 1 simi . ar painful disorders , whilst the Ointment cures the local ailment . The Pills remove the constitutional elistrirhar . ee anrl regulate : every impaired function of everj organ throughout ihe human body . The cure is neither temporary nor superficial , but permanent and complete , and the disease rarely recurs , so perfect has been Die purification performed by these searching yet harmless preparations . — [ ADVI . ]
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Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1780.
CONSECRATION OF THE ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1780 .
This new Southampton lodge was constituted and concratcd at the Masonic Hall there on Friday week , by the 55 . , \ yor the Prov . Grand Master of Hampshire and f ' lsle „ f Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., who was attended by his deputy ( Bro . W . Hickman , P . M . ) , the first alL ' ¦ . „ . h . llrm , c „_ : „„ , | Trinrnr Wardens . aster iruine
M ,,., and other prervincial officers , together with a full attendance of brethren from Southampton , Portsmouth , Basingstoke Lymington , & c , to the lodge , in which last-named nlace ' many of the petitioning brethren , living in Southampton , belonged , the Masters and Past Masters present numbering forty-five .
In introducing the ceremony of constitution and consecration , the Prov . Grand Master appropriately addressed the brethren on the object ' : which had brought them together , and was followed by the Prov . Granel Chaplain ( Bro . S . Scott ) on the nature and objects of Freemasonry . At appropriate intervals in the ceremony several anthems ivere sung by a party of brethren , Bro . Westley , of
Southampton , and the Prov . Grand Organist , each taking a part at the harmonium , these selections including a chant , Clarke Whitfeld's " Behold , how good and joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity , " and Kent ' s " Thine , O Lord , is the greatness , " with a consecration tymn ; the Treasurer elect of the lodge ( Bro . S . S . Pearce , » . M . 319 . Lymington ) , before the investiture of the officers , fclive ' ring an address , on the object of the gathering , in
rhyme . The lodge was then constituteel as follows : —Bros . Hickman , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., W . M . ' ; Irvine Harle , S . W . ; James S . Pearce , J . W . ; S . S . Pearce , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Grinyer , Sec . ; W . Berry , J . D . ; Westley , Org . ; Tanner , D . C . ; Grant , I . G . ; Whitworth and Harvey , Stewards ; and Biggs , Tyler . The business of thc lodge included the proposition
of several candidates for initiation , and a number for joining from 319 and other lodges , with the election as honorary members of the lodge of the Prov . Grand Master anil the Prov . Grand Secretary . At the close of the business between sixty and seventy brethren sat down to the installation banquet , provided by Bro . Dartnall , of the High-street , the new W . M . presiding .
During the after proceedings the toast of " The Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master" was cordially given by the Worshipful Master , and Bro . Beach , who was very loudly cheered , in reply , spoke of ihe advances Masonry was making , and commended nerv lodges as aff niing facilities for the instruction and initiation of brethren , impressing upon all , however , that only as the lessons taught
in llic lodge were reflected in the outer life of the brethren would the chief aim of Masonry be realised , and that it was impossible for a Freemason to be actuated anrl imbued with the principles of the Order without reflecting those relations in every-day life on those with whom he came into contact . He exhorted them , therefore , to strive to act up to the principles inculcated in the loelge ; and
after expressing an earnest hope that the new lodge would prove a great and distinguished success , hc proposed the toast of "The New Worshipful Master , " eulogising Bio . Hickman ' s labours in the cause if Masonry in the province , and cordially wishing him a prosperous year of office in his new sphere . Bro . Hickman , amidst a very warm recognition , replied
to the effect that he felt it a very great compliment to lie requested to preside over the new lodge . Me pointed out that they had no wish or desire in any way tor ' etract fiom or to interfere with the lodges already existing in the town , but they rather desired to work in harmony and unison with them , and this he hoped and believed would be
realised ( hear ) , and that hut one wish am ! feeling would animate them all—that of achieving the greatest good in their day and generation , and promulgating those great principles of brotherhood which characterised thc Oner . Several other toasts of a local and complimentary character were given during the evening , which was spent in the greatest good harmony .
Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1783.
CONSECRATION OF THE ALBERT EDWARD LODGE , No . 1783 .
The consecration of this new lodge took place on Thursday last , the 12 th inst ., at thc Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliamsircct , Huddertfield , under very distinguished auspices . There were present a great nunibrr of brethren from all parts of the province of West Yorkshire . The ceremony of consecration was perfoimcil Uy Ihe Right Worshipful
Bro . T . W . Tew , D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire , assisted b y officers of P . G . Lodge . After the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master had ascertained that the petition to and warrant from the Grand Lodge was in due form , and that thc necessary appointments were correct , the anthem from the 133 rd Psalm vas sung by the choir , under thc management of Bro . P . M . ' s Wood and Marshall .
the Provincial Grand Chaplain then offered thc dedication prayer , anil the consecration ceremony was proceeded with , in which , along with thc provincial officers , the following P . M ' s . took part—viz ., Bro . Abraham Smith , p . p G - Chaplain ; Bro . A . Jackson , P . P . G . D . ; Brn . George k ^ es , 290 ; Bro . John W . Turner , and Bro . Bottomely , 1 . 1 . ' . J . R .
An oration was then delivered by the P . G . Chaplain , "">•Lukis , M . A ., in which he tracerl the history of Freemasonry in Hudrii-rsfielr ) , referring more particularly to thc acticnt dates if the Harmony anil IJuddcrsfieM Lodges , both of which will in a short time ( sonic tut years or so ) ^ . completed their centenary ; anil the Truth Lodge , which was consecrated in 18 45 , ar . d the development not on , y in numbers , but of zealous and worthy brethren , and
Consecration Of The Albert Edward Lodge, No. 1783.
that the Albert Edward Loelge was the natural outcome of the three sister lodges . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . Bro . Malcolm , P . G . Reg ., then presented Bro . P . M . Thomas Ruddock , P . S . G . D ., the W . M . designate to the Rt . W . P . G . Master for installation as the first W . M . of the Albert Edward Lodge , and he was duly installed in the
presence of forty installed Masters , by Worshipful Bro . Wm . Geo . Dyson , P . M . ( 521 ) , P . P . D . C , and " afterwards invested , as his principal officers , Bro . P . M . Jackson ( 521 ) as S . W ., and Bro . P . M . Geo . Sykes ( 290 ) J . W . After the election of Bro . SyKis as Charity Steward , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren , to the number of sixty-four , adjourned to the George Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them ,
which was graced by the presence of the P . G . officers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given , interspersed with capital and appropriate music ; and after the toast of " The Ladies , " which was responded tir by Bro . Col . Day , in most enthusiastic and eloquent terms , the brethren separated , after expressing hearty good wishes for the prosperity of the youngest lodge in the province of West Yorkshire . The oration will appear in our next .
Consecration Of The Downshire Chapter, Liverpool.
CONSECRATION OF THE DOWNSHIRE CHAPTER , LIVERPOOL .
Another adelition was made to the list of Liverpool combinations of Royal Arch Masons by the consecration of the Downshire Chapter , No . 594 , which took place at the Masonic Hall , and thc successful inauguration gives clear and considerable promise that the new chapter ' s existence
will be a prosperous one in every respect . It has been commenced under the auspices of brethren who have given ample proof of their power to rule in the Craft wisely and judiciously , and there is little doubt that similar wisdom and discretion will mark their principalships of the Downshire Chapter . Comp . Robert Wylie , P . P . G . D . C ., was thc Consecrating Officer in the absence of the Right
Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , M . l ' . . Grand Superintendent . The Consecrating Z . was assisted by Comps , B . B . Marson , P . P . G . S . A . S ., acting as H . ; E . B . Harding , P . G . J ., acting as J . ; J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . F . A . S .. acting as D . C ; S . Alpass , P . G . S . E ., as S . E . ; It . Washington , Z . 1094 , as S . N . ; Skeaf , as P . G . O . ; S . Armstrong , P . G . Treasurer ; W . T . May , P . Z ., as P . S . There were altogether about
fifty present at thc ceremony , anil these included , bcsielcs the al . ove named , Comps . P . Macmuldrow , P . Z . 1094 , P . P . G . S . N . ; P . M . Lirscn , P . Z . 220 , P . P . A . S ., West Lancashire ; R . P . Fiance , 220 ; John Hayes , 249 ; D . Hesketli , S . E . 135 6 ; J . L . Houghton , S . N . 135 6 ; J . O . Re . i , 135 G ; . ) . WhilfieM , 220 ; V . Manslcy , 203 ; H . Ashmore , 82 ?; C . Haswcll , 20 }; A . Morrison , 249 ; II . Burrows ,
H . O 73 ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . 67 V , R . Williams , 241 ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , 6 eSo ; T . Dilcock , 220 , T . Clark , P . Z . 6 73 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins . J . 216 ; Daviel Jackson , J . 673 ; H . Yelland , H . 1094 ; P . Ball , P . G . Janitor 203 j T . Roberts , 673 ; T . Davis , 220 ; W . P . Jennings , 249 ; Joseph Wood , Treasurer , 249 ( Freemason ) , J . Hockcn , P . Z . 220 , and 6 73 ; W . H . Hall , 202 j J . W . * Burgess , J . 1094 ; R .
Martin , Jun ., 135 6 ; Owen Williams , 210 j & c , The ceremony of consecration was most admirably and impressively performed by Comp . Wylie , and the other assistants already named , anil at the close the following were the principals installed : —Comps . Ji . P . France , Z . ; John Hayes , H . ; and J . L . Houghton , - J . j A . Morrison was invested as S . E . ; and T . Whitfield , as S . N .
There were no fewer than twenty-three propositions for exaltation and six for joining before thc closing of the chapter , which indicates how much the " Downshire" is likely to prosper in the future . At the close of the interesting business , thc ' companions , to the number of about 40 , adjourned to the b inqueting room , where a substantial dinner was very
satisfactcnly served by Bro . Chaplin , House Steward . 7 'he three newly-appointed chiefs ( Comps . France , Hayes , and Houghlon ) were in their places at the festive board , and during the short but pleasant after-banquet proceedings , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with much nppropmti-iK-.-s anil received will ) great cordiality . iu response to the toast of " The Officers of Provincial
Granel Clnpter , " Comp . H . S . Alpass , P . G . S . E ., who was warmly welcomed , said thc Downshire Chapter had started with the brightest prospect of success and with plenty of work already cut out for thc officers . He would take the liberty of strongly impressing upon the chiefs the importance of a thorough knowledge of , and acquaintance with , all their duties . With regard to the second chief ,
he ( Comp . Alp . iss ) had previously seen him do his work so well as to lead ljim to have the greatest coiifidr nee in his efficiency , and he had no tloubt the other chiefs would display similar competence . In conclusion , Comp . Alpass wished the new chapter the grcatett success . The other principal toaits were "The Consecrating Officers , " "The Three Principal .-, " and "The Visiting Companions . "
On the 1 st January next , Newfoundland will be admitted into ihe General Postal Union , and correspondence to and from that colony will be- sui'jeci , in all respects , to the » arne conditions of transmis .-ion as correspondence between thc United Kingdom and countries of the Postal Union generally .
After an unusually long discussion , on Thursday , the directors of the Bank of Kngland decided on not altering the minimum rate of discount , which consequentl y remains at five per cent . Bro . Brassey , JV 1 . I ' ., arrived at Constantinople on the 5 th inst ., in his yacht " Sunbeam , " after paying a visit to the British Fleet at Artaki .
Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .
TREWMAN'S LIST OF LODGES FOR 1777 . _ As the list of lodges reprinted in the " Masonic Magazine " for December is not considered reliable , I beg to call the attention of " Masonic Student" and others to the following errors in the reprint and the original .
Errors in the reprint corrected : No . 16 , Greenwich , should be No . 15 . » 59 . Bury „ „ SI . ,, 68 , Gt . Qucen-st ., ,, „ 60 . „ 464 , Chester , ,, „ 4-4 . Errors in the original reproduced in the reprint corrected
No . 492 , Baldock , should be No . 491 . „ 3 6 , Bolton-le-moor „ „ 46 . „ 491 , Southampton „ „ 494 . The lowest number on the list is No . 497 , there being 214 numbers blank , some of these were foreign lodges and some dormant . I have discovered the omission of tum '
lodges working at that period , viz ., No . 39 , Cowes , now No - 35 . Medina Lodge , Cowes ; and No . 71 , Lodge of Brotheily Love , London , now No . 5 6 , Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love , Arundel . I believe there are more omissions , which I hope Masonic Student" will discover , correct , and insert in a future number of the " Masonic Magazine . " T . F .
Ireland.
Ireland .
NEWBRIDGE . —United Service Lodge ( No . 215 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th November , when the following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . J . Aston , W . M . ; F . Tovcy , S . W . ; E . Jordan , S . D . ; E . Flatman , I . G . ; W . Simmons , P . M . ; J . Heaps , J . W . ; J . Boyle , J . D . ; G . Mills , Tyler , and J . E . Tuke , Secretary and Treasurer
Nugent , Seal , Ross , Barham , Parr , Ryan , Fletcher , Taylor , Hanlcy , Sawyer , Pole , Hutchinson , Martin , and Clark . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Gordon , Beattie , McKenzie , and Mills , which proved successful . The candidates being present , were then initiated into thc mysteries of ancient Freemasonry ; and a word of praise must be
given to Bro . Barham for the able and impressive manner iu wiiieli he conducted this beautiful ceremony , and which called fmh expressions of admiration from the brethren present . During the initiation Bro . Nugent ably presided at the organ , which added very much to the solemnity of the scene . Tlie brethrei were then called to
refreshment , which having partaken of , they proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing year , with the following resuit : —Bros . G . Sale , W . M . ; J . Boyle , S . W . ; G . Flatman , J . W . ; E . Nugent , S . D . ; F . Mills , ID . ; J . Lewis , I . G . ; J . E . I ' uke , Secretary and Treasurer . Ihe lodge was then closed in ancient form b y the Worshipful Master , in peace , love , and harmony .
Red Cross Ball In. Liverpool.
RED CROSS BALL IN . LIVERPOOL .
Thc members of thc Walton Conclave ( No . 97 ) , of the Masonic anil Military Order of the Knights of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , gave a most enjoyable assembly at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , on Thursday evening , the 12 U 1 inst ., anel the pleasant gathering formed a source of the greatest enjoyment to all who were present ,
'I he ball was under the distinguished patronage of the 111 . Kight Hon . Lord Skelmcradale , Dep . G . M ., Prov . G . Com . ( West Lancashire ) j III . Sir Knight Major Turner , Past P . G . Com . j anil 111 . Sir Knight Dr . f . Kellett Smith , Dep . P . G . Com . The large assembly room t , f the hotel , which is a model of artistic beauty , was brought into requisition for the occasion , and the power of a s ; ccial dispensation from Lord
Skelmersdale enabled the representatives of the various Masonic Orders to appear wearing the jewels and insignia of tlieir rank and Ordcis . Thc hall was very largely attended by members 1 f knightly rank , Royal Arch , ice , while the Craft clothing also had a conspicuous place amongst those who attended . 111 . Sir Knight Major Turner , P . P . G . Com ., honoured the gathering with his presence , and , on making his entrance , was received under the Arch of St . el .
The ball Stewards were Sir Knights It . Lytham , J . G . ; J . Oiford , 1 ' nfci-t ; ]{ , Foote , b . B . ; B . S . Riley , Orator ; P . Thomas , Herald ; A . M'Kenzie , T . Wilson , and J . Gilchrist ; and those who merit special praise in connection with the ball plan are Em . Sir Knights H . GribbinM . P . S . ;
, G . E . IUnmer , P . S ., M . C . ; W . E . Quayle , P . S ., P . P . G . H ., Treas . ; and H . H . Smith , Rec . and Hon . Sec . Bro . Mattin ' s band furnished the music for the dancing , and during the interval for supper Bro . H . Gill gave his celebrated " fairy bells " performances , which again elicited universal
praise . The catering of Bro . Ludlow , of Lodge 216 , Secretary of the Adelphi Hotel , was the subject of geneial praise , and thc Walton Conclave ball was generally voted one of he most pleasant which could possibly have been held . 1 - < , : —
IIOLLIIWAY ' S OIIIMKST A \ U TII . —Keliable Remedies . —Ill wnumls , imii es , sp-nins , g \ rnilnlar swellings , enlarged veins , neuralgic painsand rheumatism , the application uf this soothing Ointme-nt to lhealle .-i .-tcd parts not onli gives the urc-aecst case-, but likewise cures ihe complaint . The pills much assifI in bjnisidng the ten . elcncy 10 rh umatism ar . 1 simi . ar painful disorders , whilst the Ointment cures the local ailment . The Pills remove the constitutional elistrirhar . ee anrl regulate : every impaired function of everj organ throughout ihe human body . The cure is neither temporary nor superficial , but permanent and complete , and the disease rarely recurs , so perfect has been Die purification performed by these searching yet harmless preparations . — [ ADVI . ]