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Grand Mark Lodge.
GRAND MARK LODGE .
A Grand Lodge of Emergency of the Mark Degree was held on Tuesday , 18 th inst ., at the offices , No . 2 , Red Lionsq ., for the purpose of voting an address of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen on the death of Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice . Lord Skelmersdale , M . W . Grand Master , presided , the remainder of the lodge being formed as
follows : —Bros . Rev . G . R . Portal , Past G . M . ; Lord Henniker , G . S . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . J . W ., as G . J . W . ; D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . S ., as G . Sec . ; Robert Berridge , as G . I . G . ; Thos . J . ' Sabine , G . M . O . ; Rev . H . John Hatch , S . O . ; C . Hunter , G . Swd . B . ; J . B . Shackleton , G . Std . B . ; Thos . W . Murky , P . G . S .-, Thomas Cubitt , P . G . D . C ; W . A . Barrett , P . G . Org . ; S . Rosenthal , P . G . D . C . ; H . Machin ,
Sussex ; H . Baldwin , Sec . 234 ; Henry Lovegrove , J . W . 234 , as Tyler ; W . G . Brighten , Prov . G . Sec . Middlesex and Surrey ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . Bro . Dewar having read the notice convening the lodge , Lord Skelmersdale said : Brethren , after taking advice with different riiembers of the Grand Lodge it was thought advisable to call together this lodge of
emergency for the purpose for which you have just heard the notice read . It was felt that for us to wait till Grand Lodge next June , which is the next regular meeting , wc should be too late—we should be putting off this melancholy duty longer than we ought to do . I can assure you , brethren , that one particular body of Freemasons , viz ., Mark Masters of England are not wanting any more
than other bodies in loyalty to her Majesty , and under these circumstances I feel we are only doing to her Majesty a duty in voting to her an aeldress of condolence on this * occasion . All who knew thc late Princess Alice , all who heard of her , must have known what a good woman she was , what a good mother she was , and what a good example she' set to all in her station of life . No one can feel more deeply than parents—and many of us are
parents—the loss of a child , and when the loss of that child is the first loss a parent has ever felt it must come the more deeply . It has so come to her Majesty . I am sure it is not necessary to say many words 011 this occasion , as I am sure you will all feci thc deepest sympathy with her Majesty in this , the greatest affliction which lias fallen on her uniformly happy reign . Bro . Dewar then read the following address : —
" To thc Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . " May it please your Majesty" We , tbe Matk Masons of England and Wales and the Colonics and possessions of thc British Crown , in Granel Lodge assembled , beg permission , respectfully , to approach your Majesty with the humble assurance of our deep sympathy in thc loss that your Majesty has sustained by the lamented death cf H . R . H . the Princess Alice , Grand
Duchess of Hesse . " Recognising the great and noble qualities of the illustrious Princess , and the bright example that was afforded by her in all the varied relations of life , which she so sig . nally adorned , we venture to hope that your Most Gracious Majesty will find some solace in the bereavement with which it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to visit you , in the knowledge that your grief is shared in by all your Majesty ' s subjects , without distinction of race or
creed . " Signed on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Matk Master Masons , "SKEI . MF . RSOM . I- ., G . M . M . " The Rev . G . R . Portal , M . W . G . M ., I beg to move that the address just read be adopted by this Grand Lodge . Lord Henniker—M . W . G . M ., I have great pleasure in
seconding the resolution that this address should be presented . 1 no not think it is at all necessary for me to say one word in addition to what you have said . The fact that the Masons of TEngland are one of the most loyal bodies in this country , and I think the Grand Lodge ol Mark Master Masons is not less loyal than any other body of Masons in this country , is enough to recommend tlie
motion that has been made to us . But we have also another thing to think of , which is this , that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is the Grand Master of the Order , not tf this particular Order , but of the Ancient Order of Freemasons in England . We all of us belong to that Order , and we all feel for him in the great bereavement that he has suffered , and we all feel for the whole of
the Royal Family in the bereavement they have suffered . I am told , and , I believe with truth , that there is no member of the Royal Family who has felt this grief so greatly as His Royal Highness , and this is one reason which commends this vote to us . Another reason , I think , is this , that among Masons there is nothing which is so much valued as the home life and thc purity of the
home of the sovereign of this country . I am quite certain that those few words are enough , if it is necessary to add to what you have already said , to recommend the motion to this Grand Lodge-I am bound to say this , that I have been to-day at a meeting of the trustees of the fund which is being raised in this country for the endowment of a hospital at
Darmstadt . I am bound to say this in order to explain the matter . The Masons cf England , some ol them at least , may he anxious to supply subscriptions that way , some may not , but it will bc raised entirely privately ; but as this motion has come before Grand Lodge I ma ) ' mention that I am one of thc trustees . The subject emanated at Darmstadt first of all ; it received the approval of the
Quctn , the Patron of the whole Orelers of Freemasons in this country , thc Prince of Wales , and a great many people have subscribed to it . A great many other people wish to subscribe to it , not in large sums , but in order to show their affection for the Princess , who , as his lordship said , brought the home life of the Queen and the affection of tlie Royal Family on to others , and also joined her position in the homes of every day in this country more to
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us . I only mention this that I hope some Masons may think it right to subscribe to this fund , not perhaps that their names will appear in the newspapers , not perhaps that they will get any glery by it , or gain any elevation by doing so ; but simply because they may wish to show the kind feelings they have for tlie Royal Family , the great wish they have tr > carry out not only the work
begun by Her Royal Highness herself , but a work which His Royal Highness , thc Grand Duke of Hesse wishes to carry out , and hopes to be suppoiteel in this country . I have great pleasure in seconding this motion . Lord Skelmersdale—1 think I am right in saying that the fund already amounts to about £ 1500 . Lord Henniker—It is nearly £ 2000 . I hope you will
allow me , M . W . G . M ., to add that I had no intention of mentioning this matter . I only wished to come and perform my duty as the Senior Grand Warden . I came up on purpose to attend this meeting . 1 came up fresh from the country , and I had no intention of making this statement ; but as I was seconding th « motion I really could not refrain from stating what I have stated . The motion was put , and carried unanimously .
It was then arranged that the address should bc engrossed , and afterwards signed by Lord Skelmersdale and presented to Her Majesty . Bro . Dewar stated he had receiveel letlers of apology for absence , from the S . G . W ., the Grand Treasurer , the Grand Registrar , and other Grand Oflicers , regretting their inability to attend Grand Lodge , but expressing their sympathy with the movement . Grand Lodge was then closed .
Consecration Of The Coborn Lodge (No. 1804).
CONSECRATION OF THE COBORN LODGE ( No . 1804 ) .
The consecration of this lodge and the installation of the W . M . took place in the Vestry Hall , Bow , on Monday last . Thc proceedings commenced at half-past four , when the brethren met in an ante-room of the hall , and thence marched in the usual order iijto the lodge
room , where they received the Consecrating anel Installing Officer , Bro . James Terry , P . G . J . W ., Herts ., who appointed as his officers pro . tern . Bros . W . R . Marsh , P . M . 1672 , S . W . j B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , J . W . ; J . Kemp Coleman , J . W . 1716 , I . G . ; W . Clarke , P . G . D . C . Suffolk , D . C ; C . B . Payne , P . M . apd Grand Tyler , Tyler . The lodge was then opened in thc Three Degrees , and after the
preliminary formula ; customary on such occasions had been gone through , thc Consecrating Officer delivered an able and impressive dissertation on the nature and principles of Freemasonry , dwelling with especial emphasis on tbe obligations which the Craft arc under to support , as far as each member individually can , the charitable objects of the institution . The ceremony of consecration Was
then solemnly performed , the musical pait of it being efficiently conducted by Bro . Fred . H . Cozens , Org ., 907 , The Board ot Installed Masteis having been formed , the W . M . designate , Bro . C . A . Hejmann , P . G . D . Treas ., Japan , was presented to the Installing Officer , and was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon . The brethren having then saluted the W . M . in the Three
Degrees , he , at once , proceeded to appoint anel invest his office bcareis . Their names anil offices arc as follows : — IJros . F . J . ( lunt , S . W . ; W . H . Farnfield , J . W . ; Eeiinger , Treas . ; John Dennis , Sec . ; R . M . Talbot , S . D . ; W . Seahorn , J . D . ; J . Kemp Coleman , I . G . pro lent . ; G . Harrison , Tyler . The W . M ,, in very complimentary terms , moved a vote
of thanks to Bros . Terry anil Clarke for the very able manner in which they had conducted the . ceremonies , and fprther proposeel that they should be elected as honorary members of the loilge , which was cordially agreed to . In replying on behalf of Bro . Clarke and himself for the compliment conferred upon them , Bro . Terry assured the brethren that nothing could have given them greater
pleasure than to inaugurate the Coborn Lodge , which , he trusted , would soon make for itself a name in connection with Freemasonry . The Secretary next observed that it was his great pleasure to announce that the newly- ' mstalleel W . M . had handed him a cheque for twenty-five pounds towards defraying thc cost of tbe furniture and other appointments
erf the lodge , a statement received with loud cheers . Jt was subsequently moved by the J . W . that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Heimann for this seasonable and ljandsonie donation . The proposition was carried with acclamation . The W . M ,, in a few appropriate remarks , replied , taking occasion to observe that although he could not devote
that attention to the chair which | ie would wish , owing to the circumstance of his haying to go abroad , he could never fail to take a lively interest in the affairs ofthe lodge . The J . W . and S ^ c . having mentioned the names of several joining members the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren sat down to a magnificient banquet in an adjoining chamber , over which the W . M . and his
principal officers presieled . Besides those whose names we have already given , there were present 1—Bros . Farnham , P . G . Steward ; A . Ellis , 9 , 33 ; Thos . Bates , I . G . 1716 ; Leonard Potts , J . W . 1716 ; Thos . C . Thornicroft , J . W . 1401 ; James Kift , 789 ; G . J . Shipway , 813 ; F . II . Cozens , P . M . 907 ; Henry Alcock , 162 ; Hugh Cutter , P . M . e : 4 ; Chas . Brown , 1362 ; H .
Ashton , 1185 ; C . Henry , 201 ; N . Joseph , 17 6 ; F . 1-atnan , P . M . 29 ; Clias . B . Payne , P . M ., and Grand Tyler 27 ; E . J . Aiming , 1625 ; R " - H - Halford , P . M . 228 ; S . W . Thompson , 9 ; and A . H . Chisholm , 1602 ( Freemason . ) After the banquet was over , the usual Masonic toasts followed . " The Queen anel the Craft , " and "H . B . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were drunk with the usual enthusiasm , Bros , H . Ashton , F . Cozens , J , Kift , and C Henry singing
Consecration Of The Coborn Lodge (No. 1804).
the National Anthem and "Hail to thee , Albert . " The W . M ., in proposing the " The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , " said that as Freemasons they had all reason to be thankful to the Grand Officers for all that they did to promote the interest of the Craft . "True to the Core , " was then very effectively sung bv Bro .
Charles Henry , anil Bro . Farnham , P . G . Steward , suitably acknowledged the toast . Bro . Terry next said that , as Consecrating Officer , it elevolved upon him to offer for the acceptance of the brethren thc toast of the W . M . Bro . Heimann had travelled many miles to be installed Master of the Coborn Loelge under the Grand Lodge of "England , and he ( Bro . Terry ) had little doubt would
return to Japan again , where he held the high distinction of being P . G . D . Treas ., carrying with him a fair fame and high reputation to be promoted to a still higher position . If the honours that the W . M . had had conferred upon him elsewhere were an evidence of anything , it was that the Coborn Lodge would prosper under bis Mastership . He ( the speaker ) knew that the W . M . was most
elesirous ( . 0 do all he could to promote the interests of the lodge , and he was certain that when the ceremonies came to be performed they would be conducted in such a manner by the W . M . as to set a worthy example to all those who were to follow him iu that high and responsible position . He would simply conclude by expressing the hope that health woulel be spared to the W . M . to
preside over the lodge with credit to himself and satisfaction to thc brethren . " By Celia ' s Arbour " having been charmingly sung by Bros . Ashton , Cozens , Kift , and Henry , the W . M ., in responding to the toast , whilst regretting that he could not be there during the whole of his year of office , trusted that when he returned to London next winter he would bc
able to carry out his duties to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The next toast the W . M . had the honour to propose was " Thc Health of the Consecrating Officer and Director of Ceremonies . " The brethren cf the Coborn Lodge had every reason to be elceply grateful to these distinguished brethren for having consecrated it , and he personally was extremely indebted to them for having installeel
lum in the chair . I he toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm , another glee , cnitltcd " Hart and hind are in their lair , " was sung , anil Bros . Terry and Clarke appropriately replied . The remaining toasts , " The Visitors , " "The Secretary and Treasurer , " " The Charities , " were dulv honoured and
responde-el to , being interspersed with some capital songs by Bros . Ashton , Kift , Cozens , and Henry , and thc Tyler ' s toast brought a happy evening to a close . All the arrangements fur thc banquet were most creditably carried out , the Secretary , who actetl as W . S ., leaving nothing undone to provide for the comfort of the brethren .
Annual Ball Of The Carnarvon And Mizpah Lodges, Nos. 1572 And 1671.
ANNUAL BALL OF THE CARNARVON AND MIZPAH LODGES , Nos . 1572 AND 1671 .
The third annual ball of the above lodges was held at thc Cannon-street Hotel on Frielay , the 7 th inst ., under very favourable auspices . Amongst thc brethren present we noticed , Bros . Hale , W . M . 737 ; Hall , W . M . 455 5 Hanger , I . P . M . 4 *;*;; Ed « arel Teiry , I . P . M . 1319 ; Bergmann , J . W . 1671 ; Maidwell , J . P . M . 27 ; Stevens , W . M . 1730 ;
Genner , J . W . 455 ; Curtis , 145 ; Foreman , 34 ; Brock , 765 ; Barham , J . I ) . 144 ; Brown , P . M . 7 6 5 ; Clark , J . D . 1632 ; Hopkins , 1572 ; Hellier , W . M . 1572 ; Wooton , 1671 ; Nelson Reed , 1671 ; Perkins , 1572 ; Carter , 1728 ; Gow , 619 ; Noakes , 92 ; Blcnkinsop , 754 ; Wiles , 1671 ; Hanly , 1572 ; | and sevefal ofher brethren and gentlemen . J Danqing commenced at nine o ' clock , and was kept up
with great spirit till five o ' clock in thc morning . The band was supplied by Bros . Coote anel Tinney . An excellent supper was supplied by [ Bro . Rand , the manager of the Hotel . Bro . Nelson Reed occupied the chair , and after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , gave " Thc Health of the Ladies , " thanking them for their kindness in gracing the meeting
with their presence , and called upon Bro . Jas . Curtis , 145 , to respond . Thc toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Curtis , in reply , said : Bro . Nelson Reed , brethren , and gentlemen—I rise with feelings of the greatest possible pleasure to respond to thc toast of " The Ladies , " which you have pledged with the enthusiasm it deserves . The . pleasure is , however , mixed with a sense of
responsibility , but if I am overwhelmed 1 know I shall be " o ' erwhclmed in a sea of glory . " Bro . Nelson Reed has , with that modesty which always characterises and so well becomes him , forborne to enlarge upon the good qualities of the ladies , but I feel that to-day surrounded by such a galaxy of beauty I must recite their praises . It is a pride and an honour to reply on their part , and , therefore , sinking my individuality , I appear for the time as a lady , and
say" We are here as a boon and a blessing to men , Like the Pickwick , thc Owl , and the Waverley Pen . " Some of you may neit , perhaps , regard Mrs . Bardell as an enviable lady , yet she hail , withal , her good qualities . Now , sec the allusion to thc owl . It is a well known fact in natural history that a young owl grows more beautiful every day , so eloes a good woman become daily more and
more estimable . Carry it further , and what does Waveilcy suggest but a train of thought , as exhaustive as it is correct , in believing that thc author of Waverley spoke forcibly and well , ' as in his poems he dcclareel" When pain and anguish wring the brow A ministering angel thou ? " That is a truism , and here to-day we minister to your enjoyment ; you would not have had a ball without us , and we arc pleased to be your guests , and ye bachelors , \ i such
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Grand Mark Lodge.
GRAND MARK LODGE .
A Grand Lodge of Emergency of the Mark Degree was held on Tuesday , 18 th inst ., at the offices , No . 2 , Red Lionsq ., for the purpose of voting an address of condolence to Her Majesty the Queen on the death of Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice . Lord Skelmersdale , M . W . Grand Master , presided , the remainder of the lodge being formed as
follows : —Bros . Rev . G . R . Portal , Past G . M . ; Lord Henniker , G . S . W . ; F . Binckes , P . G . J . W ., as G . J . W . ; D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . S ., as G . Sec . ; Robert Berridge , as G . I . G . ; Thos . J . ' Sabine , G . M . O . ; Rev . H . John Hatch , S . O . ; C . Hunter , G . Swd . B . ; J . B . Shackleton , G . Std . B . ; Thos . W . Murky , P . G . S .-, Thomas Cubitt , P . G . D . C ; W . A . Barrett , P . G . Org . ; S . Rosenthal , P . G . D . C . ; H . Machin ,
Sussex ; H . Baldwin , Sec . 234 ; Henry Lovegrove , J . W . 234 , as Tyler ; W . G . Brighten , Prov . G . Sec . Middlesex and Surrey ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . Bro . Dewar having read the notice convening the lodge , Lord Skelmersdale said : Brethren , after taking advice with different riiembers of the Grand Lodge it was thought advisable to call together this lodge of
emergency for the purpose for which you have just heard the notice read . It was felt that for us to wait till Grand Lodge next June , which is the next regular meeting , wc should be too late—we should be putting off this melancholy duty longer than we ought to do . I can assure you , brethren , that one particular body of Freemasons , viz ., Mark Masters of England are not wanting any more
than other bodies in loyalty to her Majesty , and under these circumstances I feel we are only doing to her Majesty a duty in voting to her an aeldress of condolence on this * occasion . All who knew thc late Princess Alice , all who heard of her , must have known what a good woman she was , what a good mother she was , and what a good example she' set to all in her station of life . No one can feel more deeply than parents—and many of us are
parents—the loss of a child , and when the loss of that child is the first loss a parent has ever felt it must come the more deeply . It has so come to her Majesty . I am sure it is not necessary to say many words 011 this occasion , as I am sure you will all feci thc deepest sympathy with her Majesty in this , the greatest affliction which lias fallen on her uniformly happy reign . Bro . Dewar then read the following address : —
" To thc Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . " May it please your Majesty" We , tbe Matk Masons of England and Wales and the Colonics and possessions of thc British Crown , in Granel Lodge assembled , beg permission , respectfully , to approach your Majesty with the humble assurance of our deep sympathy in thc loss that your Majesty has sustained by the lamented death cf H . R . H . the Princess Alice , Grand
Duchess of Hesse . " Recognising the great and noble qualities of the illustrious Princess , and the bright example that was afforded by her in all the varied relations of life , which she so sig . nally adorned , we venture to hope that your Most Gracious Majesty will find some solace in the bereavement with which it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to visit you , in the knowledge that your grief is shared in by all your Majesty ' s subjects , without distinction of race or
creed . " Signed on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Matk Master Masons , "SKEI . MF . RSOM . I- ., G . M . M . " The Rev . G . R . Portal , M . W . G . M ., I beg to move that the address just read be adopted by this Grand Lodge . Lord Henniker—M . W . G . M ., I have great pleasure in
seconding the resolution that this address should be presented . 1 no not think it is at all necessary for me to say one word in addition to what you have said . The fact that the Masons of TEngland are one of the most loyal bodies in this country , and I think the Grand Lodge ol Mark Master Masons is not less loyal than any other body of Masons in this country , is enough to recommend tlie
motion that has been made to us . But we have also another thing to think of , which is this , that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is the Grand Master of the Order , not tf this particular Order , but of the Ancient Order of Freemasons in England . We all of us belong to that Order , and we all feel for him in the great bereavement that he has suffered , and we all feel for the whole of
the Royal Family in the bereavement they have suffered . I am told , and , I believe with truth , that there is no member of the Royal Family who has felt this grief so greatly as His Royal Highness , and this is one reason which commends this vote to us . Another reason , I think , is this , that among Masons there is nothing which is so much valued as the home life and thc purity of the
home of the sovereign of this country . I am quite certain that those few words are enough , if it is necessary to add to what you have already said , to recommend the motion to this Grand Lodge-I am bound to say this , that I have been to-day at a meeting of the trustees of the fund which is being raised in this country for the endowment of a hospital at
Darmstadt . I am bound to say this in order to explain the matter . The Masons cf England , some ol them at least , may he anxious to supply subscriptions that way , some may not , but it will bc raised entirely privately ; but as this motion has come before Grand Lodge I ma ) ' mention that I am one of thc trustees . The subject emanated at Darmstadt first of all ; it received the approval of the
Quctn , the Patron of the whole Orelers of Freemasons in this country , thc Prince of Wales , and a great many people have subscribed to it . A great many other people wish to subscribe to it , not in large sums , but in order to show their affection for the Princess , who , as his lordship said , brought the home life of the Queen and the affection of tlie Royal Family on to others , and also joined her position in the homes of every day in this country more to
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us . I only mention this that I hope some Masons may think it right to subscribe to this fund , not perhaps that their names will appear in the newspapers , not perhaps that they will get any glery by it , or gain any elevation by doing so ; but simply because they may wish to show the kind feelings they have for tlie Royal Family , the great wish they have tr > carry out not only the work
begun by Her Royal Highness herself , but a work which His Royal Highness , thc Grand Duke of Hesse wishes to carry out , and hopes to be suppoiteel in this country . I have great pleasure in seconding this motion . Lord Skelmersdale—1 think I am right in saying that the fund already amounts to about £ 1500 . Lord Henniker—It is nearly £ 2000 . I hope you will
allow me , M . W . G . M ., to add that I had no intention of mentioning this matter . I only wished to come and perform my duty as the Senior Grand Warden . I came up on purpose to attend this meeting . 1 came up fresh from the country , and I had no intention of making this statement ; but as I was seconding th « motion I really could not refrain from stating what I have stated . The motion was put , and carried unanimously .
It was then arranged that the address should bc engrossed , and afterwards signed by Lord Skelmersdale and presented to Her Majesty . Bro . Dewar stated he had receiveel letlers of apology for absence , from the S . G . W ., the Grand Treasurer , the Grand Registrar , and other Grand Oflicers , regretting their inability to attend Grand Lodge , but expressing their sympathy with the movement . Grand Lodge was then closed .
Consecration Of The Coborn Lodge (No. 1804).
CONSECRATION OF THE COBORN LODGE ( No . 1804 ) .
The consecration of this lodge and the installation of the W . M . took place in the Vestry Hall , Bow , on Monday last . Thc proceedings commenced at half-past four , when the brethren met in an ante-room of the hall , and thence marched in the usual order iijto the lodge
room , where they received the Consecrating anel Installing Officer , Bro . James Terry , P . G . J . W ., Herts ., who appointed as his officers pro . tern . Bros . W . R . Marsh , P . M . 1672 , S . W . j B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , J . W . ; J . Kemp Coleman , J . W . 1716 , I . G . ; W . Clarke , P . G . D . C . Suffolk , D . C ; C . B . Payne , P . M . apd Grand Tyler , Tyler . The lodge was then opened in thc Three Degrees , and after the
preliminary formula ; customary on such occasions had been gone through , thc Consecrating Officer delivered an able and impressive dissertation on the nature and principles of Freemasonry , dwelling with especial emphasis on tbe obligations which the Craft arc under to support , as far as each member individually can , the charitable objects of the institution . The ceremony of consecration Was
then solemnly performed , the musical pait of it being efficiently conducted by Bro . Fred . H . Cozens , Org ., 907 , The Board ot Installed Masteis having been formed , the W . M . designate , Bro . C . A . Hejmann , P . G . D . Treas ., Japan , was presented to the Installing Officer , and was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon . The brethren having then saluted the W . M . in the Three
Degrees , he , at once , proceeded to appoint anel invest his office bcareis . Their names anil offices arc as follows : — IJros . F . J . ( lunt , S . W . ; W . H . Farnfield , J . W . ; Eeiinger , Treas . ; John Dennis , Sec . ; R . M . Talbot , S . D . ; W . Seahorn , J . D . ; J . Kemp Coleman , I . G . pro lent . ; G . Harrison , Tyler . The W . M ,, in very complimentary terms , moved a vote
of thanks to Bros . Terry anil Clarke for the very able manner in which they had conducted the . ceremonies , and fprther proposeel that they should be elected as honorary members of the loilge , which was cordially agreed to . In replying on behalf of Bro . Clarke and himself for the compliment conferred upon them , Bro . Terry assured the brethren that nothing could have given them greater
pleasure than to inaugurate the Coborn Lodge , which , he trusted , would soon make for itself a name in connection with Freemasonry . The Secretary next observed that it was his great pleasure to announce that the newly- ' mstalleel W . M . had handed him a cheque for twenty-five pounds towards defraying thc cost of tbe furniture and other appointments
erf the lodge , a statement received with loud cheers . Jt was subsequently moved by the J . W . that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Heimann for this seasonable and ljandsonie donation . The proposition was carried with acclamation . The W . M ,, in a few appropriate remarks , replied , taking occasion to observe that although he could not devote
that attention to the chair which | ie would wish , owing to the circumstance of his haying to go abroad , he could never fail to take a lively interest in the affairs ofthe lodge . The J . W . and S ^ c . having mentioned the names of several joining members the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren sat down to a magnificient banquet in an adjoining chamber , over which the W . M . and his
principal officers presieled . Besides those whose names we have already given , there were present 1—Bros . Farnham , P . G . Steward ; A . Ellis , 9 , 33 ; Thos . Bates , I . G . 1716 ; Leonard Potts , J . W . 1716 ; Thos . C . Thornicroft , J . W . 1401 ; James Kift , 789 ; G . J . Shipway , 813 ; F . II . Cozens , P . M . 907 ; Henry Alcock , 162 ; Hugh Cutter , P . M . e : 4 ; Chas . Brown , 1362 ; H .
Ashton , 1185 ; C . Henry , 201 ; N . Joseph , 17 6 ; F . 1-atnan , P . M . 29 ; Clias . B . Payne , P . M ., and Grand Tyler 27 ; E . J . Aiming , 1625 ; R " - H - Halford , P . M . 228 ; S . W . Thompson , 9 ; and A . H . Chisholm , 1602 ( Freemason . ) After the banquet was over , the usual Masonic toasts followed . " The Queen anel the Craft , " and "H . B . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were drunk with the usual enthusiasm , Bros , H . Ashton , F . Cozens , J , Kift , and C Henry singing
Consecration Of The Coborn Lodge (No. 1804).
the National Anthem and "Hail to thee , Albert . " The W . M ., in proposing the " The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , " said that as Freemasons they had all reason to be thankful to the Grand Officers for all that they did to promote the interest of the Craft . "True to the Core , " was then very effectively sung bv Bro .
Charles Henry , anil Bro . Farnham , P . G . Steward , suitably acknowledged the toast . Bro . Terry next said that , as Consecrating Officer , it elevolved upon him to offer for the acceptance of the brethren thc toast of the W . M . Bro . Heimann had travelled many miles to be installed Master of the Coborn Loelge under the Grand Lodge of "England , and he ( Bro . Terry ) had little doubt would
return to Japan again , where he held the high distinction of being P . G . D . Treas ., carrying with him a fair fame and high reputation to be promoted to a still higher position . If the honours that the W . M . had had conferred upon him elsewhere were an evidence of anything , it was that the Coborn Lodge would prosper under bis Mastership . He ( the speaker ) knew that the W . M . was most
elesirous ( . 0 do all he could to promote the interests of the lodge , and he was certain that when the ceremonies came to be performed they would be conducted in such a manner by the W . M . as to set a worthy example to all those who were to follow him iu that high and responsible position . He would simply conclude by expressing the hope that health woulel be spared to the W . M . to
preside over the lodge with credit to himself and satisfaction to thc brethren . " By Celia ' s Arbour " having been charmingly sung by Bros . Ashton , Cozens , Kift , and Henry , the W . M ., in responding to the toast , whilst regretting that he could not be there during the whole of his year of office , trusted that when he returned to London next winter he would bc
able to carry out his duties to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The next toast the W . M . had the honour to propose was " Thc Health of the Consecrating Officer and Director of Ceremonies . " The brethren cf the Coborn Lodge had every reason to be elceply grateful to these distinguished brethren for having consecrated it , and he personally was extremely indebted to them for having installeel
lum in the chair . I he toast having been drunk with great enthusiasm , another glee , cnitltcd " Hart and hind are in their lair , " was sung , anil Bros . Terry and Clarke appropriately replied . The remaining toasts , " The Visitors , " "The Secretary and Treasurer , " " The Charities , " were dulv honoured and
responde-el to , being interspersed with some capital songs by Bros . Ashton , Kift , Cozens , and Henry , and thc Tyler ' s toast brought a happy evening to a close . All the arrangements fur thc banquet were most creditably carried out , the Secretary , who actetl as W . S ., leaving nothing undone to provide for the comfort of the brethren .
Annual Ball Of The Carnarvon And Mizpah Lodges, Nos. 1572 And 1671.
ANNUAL BALL OF THE CARNARVON AND MIZPAH LODGES , Nos . 1572 AND 1671 .
The third annual ball of the above lodges was held at thc Cannon-street Hotel on Frielay , the 7 th inst ., under very favourable auspices . Amongst thc brethren present we noticed , Bros . Hale , W . M . 737 ; Hall , W . M . 455 5 Hanger , I . P . M . 4 *;*;; Ed « arel Teiry , I . P . M . 1319 ; Bergmann , J . W . 1671 ; Maidwell , J . P . M . 27 ; Stevens , W . M . 1730 ;
Genner , J . W . 455 ; Curtis , 145 ; Foreman , 34 ; Brock , 765 ; Barham , J . I ) . 144 ; Brown , P . M . 7 6 5 ; Clark , J . D . 1632 ; Hopkins , 1572 ; Hellier , W . M . 1572 ; Wooton , 1671 ; Nelson Reed , 1671 ; Perkins , 1572 ; Carter , 1728 ; Gow , 619 ; Noakes , 92 ; Blcnkinsop , 754 ; Wiles , 1671 ; Hanly , 1572 ; | and sevefal ofher brethren and gentlemen . J Danqing commenced at nine o ' clock , and was kept up
with great spirit till five o ' clock in thc morning . The band was supplied by Bros . Coote anel Tinney . An excellent supper was supplied by [ Bro . Rand , the manager of the Hotel . Bro . Nelson Reed occupied the chair , and after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , gave " Thc Health of the Ladies , " thanking them for their kindness in gracing the meeting
with their presence , and called upon Bro . Jas . Curtis , 145 , to respond . Thc toast was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . Curtis , in reply , said : Bro . Nelson Reed , brethren , and gentlemen—I rise with feelings of the greatest possible pleasure to respond to thc toast of " The Ladies , " which you have pledged with the enthusiasm it deserves . The . pleasure is , however , mixed with a sense of
responsibility , but if I am overwhelmed 1 know I shall be " o ' erwhclmed in a sea of glory . " Bro . Nelson Reed has , with that modesty which always characterises and so well becomes him , forborne to enlarge upon the good qualities of the ladies , but I feel that to-day surrounded by such a galaxy of beauty I must recite their praises . It is a pride and an honour to reply on their part , and , therefore , sinking my individuality , I appear for the time as a lady , and
say" We are here as a boon and a blessing to men , Like the Pickwick , thc Owl , and the Waverley Pen . " Some of you may neit , perhaps , regard Mrs . Bardell as an enviable lady , yet she hail , withal , her good qualities . Now , sec the allusion to thc owl . It is a well known fact in natural history that a young owl grows more beautiful every day , so eloes a good woman become daily more and
more estimable . Carry it further , and what does Waveilcy suggest but a train of thought , as exhaustive as it is correct , in believing that thc author of Waverley spoke forcibly and well , ' as in his poems he dcclareel" When pain and anguish wring the brow A ministering angel thou ? " That is a truism , and here to-day we minister to your enjoyment ; you would not have had a ball without us , and we arc pleased to be your guests , and ye bachelors , \ i such