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Consecration Of The Empire Lodge, No. 2108.
Canada or the Himalayan Mountains . Brethren , it is well that it should be so . I believe that it is these homeward thoughts which , more than anything else , have kept untarnished the honour of the English flag . In keeping touch of his English home the colonist has kept touch of those gt eat ; principles , which are still , thank God , in most cases the distinguishing characteristics of an English household—the fear of God , the love of the Brotherhood , and the honour of that Gracious lady who is both our Queen and our Empress . It is these principles which have taught the English soldier and sailor
to do his duty in a manner unsurpassed by the armies and navies of other countries . It is these principles which have given to the English merchant ' s word its great commercial value . Brethren , there are those who desire to disturb the foundations upon which English greatness rests . They have failed hitherto , and I believe that our Craft has borne no unimportant share in preserving them . It is not the only agency , of course , but it is an important one . When the few Englishmen in a distant colony get their warrant for a new lodge , do they ever meet without some thought of the old English
lodge ? The sound of the Master ' s gavel and the old familiar ritual takes them back many thousand of miles , and they rejoice to do something which strengthens the tie which binds them to the land of their ; fathers . When , then , any occasion arises which calls forth from our colonies no uncertain expression of their loyalty to the British Empire ; when England ' s danger musters every able-bodied colonist for the defence of England's honour ; when some national rejoicing in England is echoed back with increased enthusiasm from India , Canada , and Australia—then I think we Masons may claim with pride that our
lodges have had much to do with preserving that brotherly feeling upon which the sun never sets . But , brethren , we think to-day , not merely on the affection which flows back to us in so strong and unceasing a stream from our colonies , we are founding this lodge to-day as an indication that the current flows no less strongly back from England to her daughter colonies . Englishmen , especially those who have worked under the English flag abroad , are justlv proud of those countries which have been to them for many years a second home . I believe the future of this lodge may be a most useful
one . It will afford to our colonial brethren , whether home permanently or on a holiday , many opportunities of conveying to every part of the great English Empire the assurance that the Mother Country glories in the fact that the sun never sets on an English lodge ; that our ancient and honourable Fraternity is in every clime gaining for our Order the respect and admiration of the world . So , brethren , we complete to-night another link in that great Masonic chain of affection , which passes round the universe and binds together with the strongest bonds of fraternal love England and the colonies of the English Empire .
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and most admirably performed . Bro . Col . Clerke then installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., CLE ., P . M . 1159 , in the chair of K . S ., who in his turn appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Vice-Admiral Sir William
N . W . Hewett , K . C . B ., K . C . S . I ., V . C , as S . W . ; James Herman De Ricci , J . W . ; Charles Washington Eves , Treasurer ; Lennox Browne , J . W . 969 , Secretary ; Captain Rupert Latrobe Lonsdale , CM . G ., S . D . ; Captain Algernon Barnett , ] . D . ; Geoffrey C Herbert . I . G . ; Sigmund Sinauer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., ' D . C ; and Ernest Turner , Steward .
It is generally understood , from a previous notice in our pages , that the Empire Lodge is intended for the convenience of Masons interested in or connected with our . colonies , both those residing in the home country and those visiting it for purposes of business or pleasure . An evidence of the cosmopolitan nature of the Iodge was afforded by the fact that in the investment of officers the W . M . had to hand the collar of J . W . temporarily to Bro . Sinauer , Bro . J . H . De Ricci being absent contesting a parliamentary
borough , while Bro . Capt . Algernon Barnett , being absent at the Gold Coast , and Bro . Geoffrey C . Herbert being absent at the Cape , the collars for these two officers were therefore also vested in temporary hands . ' This interesting ceremony having been concluded , the W . M . called upon the Secretary to read a letter from the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , in which , in response to a request to be an honorary
member , his lordship stated that he had " mostly declined with thanks similar proposals , from the fact that they were supposed to entail an attendance which , with the other claims on his time , he found impossible ; but in the present case he felt that he must make an exception , from the nterest he took in all those institutions which drew colonists into closer connection and sympathy with home matters , and he had much pleasure in accepting the honorary membership . "
The VV . M . moved that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded the Pro G . M ., and that he be thereby made the first hon . member , after which a resolution was proposed and unanimously carried , to the effect that the Consecrating Officers be also elected hon . members , Seventeen brethren were , then proposed as joining members , among whom may be named : V . W . Bros . Dr . E . G . Wendt , G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; Consul Hewett , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Trendell , P . M . ; and Truman Wood , P . M . Eleven gentlemen were also proposed as candidates for initiation .
The whole of the working tools , books , & c , were presented by the founders of the lodge . The Treasurer , Bro . Eves , presented the very handsome case of silver tools ; Bro . Sinauer presented the books of the lodge ; Bro . Turner the Volume of the Sacred Law ; Bro . Lennox Browne , the Secretary , presented a handsome banner on whicli was enrolled the names of the founders , and a set of gavels . It was further announced that each of the first officers had presented the collar and jewel of his respective office . The W . M . moved a cordial vote of thanks which was seconded by the S . W ., to all the brethren who had so generously made these gifts .
The ACTING J . W ., in putting it to the meeting , moved likewise that an especial vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Lennox Browne , not only for the first conception of the idea upon which the lodge was founded , but for his indefatigable exertions and uniform courtesy in carrying out all the details connected with the foundation of the lodge ; he also added that every preliminary expense had been defrayed by that brother . The vote was unanimously carried with acclamation .
At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony of consecration the distinguished brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were severally honoured . Owing to pressure on our space , we regret we are unable to record them ; but hope to repair the omission in a future issue . The whole of the lodge clothing and insignia were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , P . M ., & c , and were the subject of universal admiration .
Consecration Of The Onslow Mark Lodge No. 361.
CONSECRATION OF THE ONSLOW MARK LODGE No . 361 .
A distinguished assembly of Mark Masons met on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , to assist in the consecration of the above lodge by Bro . Lord Kintore , M . W . G . M . M ., and the subsequent installation in the chair of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Onslow , its first W . M . A large number of Grand Lodge Officers attended to assist the distinguished consecrating brother , and the proceedings of the evening ¦ o
Consecration Of The Onslow Mark Lodge No. 361.
passed off without the least hitch , beyond the somewhat delayed appearance of Bro . Lieut .-Col . Edis , G . L of Wks ., P . M . 7 , who was to perform the ceremony of installation . The procession of Grand Officers having been formed under the able direction of Bro . Robert Burridge , as D . of C , wended its way through the lodge and received the presiding Consecrating Grand Officer with an effusion of honours nine times , with characteristic good taste and precision , The following is a list of those present :
Tthe Right Hon . Earl of Kintore , M . W . G . M . M . ; Right Hon . Lord Onslow , VV . M . ; the Rev . Lord Molesworth , P . P . G . C . Middx . and Surrey ; A . De Crespigny , P . P . G . C ; Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Thomas . Murray Gorman ; Frederick Davison , D . P . G . M . ; Lord C . Montague ; Horace VVhite , S . W . ; Major Scratchley , R . N . Thrupp , H . Fortescue , Hugh L . Fortescue , Arthur Bowles , V . I . Pearson , P . G . O . ;
Ambrose M . Uircham , A . W . Edis , A . J . R . Trendell , Algernon Moring , Major Craigie , A . B . Preston , E . Milner Green , J . C . Eatle , H . T . Grilfith , S . Green , Lloyd T . White , Col . Harding , P . P . G . J . W . ; Middx . and Surrey , C . E . Haig , J . N . Palliser , Wilhelm Ganz , Chas . H . Driver , P . G . J . W . ; H . Cummings , G . Chap . ; Hyde Clerke , P . G . O . ; and H . S . Burmez , G . M . O .
lhe above areall members of the Onslow Lodge , and , by virtue of having signed the petition for the warrant of the . Constitution , possess the founders ' jewel , a handsome ornament , especially designed by Bro . George Kenning for this Iodge . It may here be stated that the Onslow Lodge appears to have sprung out of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge , and in celebration of the auspicious occasion there was a large attendance of brethren from the latter
lodge , among whom were Bros . J . Smith Eastes ; A . B . Cook , P . G . M . O . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . J . W . ; F . Binckes , G . Sec . ; Hodges ; R . Gooding , P . G . O . ; N . G . Philips , P . G . W . ; and George Gambleton , 55 . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were read from the following distinguished rulers and members of the Craft : Bros ,
Lord Egerton of Tatton , Deputy G . M . M . M . ( founder ); Earl Percy , Lord Leigh , Lord Limerick , Lord Bective , Lord Robartes , Lord Ellesmere , Col . Love Jones Parry , Lord Henniker , Lord Arthur Hill , T . F . Halsey , Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Earl of Lathom , D . P . G . M . ; Lord Holmesdale , Lord Hothfield , Lord Hertford , and Lord Jersey .
The interesting ceremony of consecration having been concluded , and Bro . the Earl of Kintore having taken his departure for the country , Bro . Col . Edis proceeded to instal Lord Onslow , which he did in his able and and effective manner , after which the distinguished W . M . invested his
officers as follows : Bros . Col . Scratchley , Deputy W . M . ; Horace White , S . W . ; Sir F . Bolton , J . W . ; Gordon Robins , M . O . ; Pearson , S . O . ; Major Harding , J . O . ; Rev . Lord Molesworth , Chap . ; Jas . Inglis , Treas . and Sec . ; Steward , Reg . ; Wilhelm Ganz , Org . ; Col . Bircham , S . D . ; Major Craigie , J . D . ; Moring , I . G . ; Bowles , D . of C . ; and Mills , Tyler .
Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Duke ' s Salon at the Holborn Restaurant , where a sumptuous banquet was served , after which the usual toasts befitting the occasion were heartily honoured .
W . Bro . Lord ONSLOW , VV . M ., stated that he desired the remarks they might be called upon to inflict upon the company should savour of that brevity , which is called the soul of wit . He then gave the toast of " The Queen and Mark Masonry . " W . Bro . Lord ONSLOW , in proposing "The G . M . M ., —the Earl of Kintore" ( a founder of thelodge ) , said it was a toast which was always
welcomed among gatherings of Mark Alasters . He had had the good fortune for a number of years of having the honour of Lord Kintore ' s friendship , and he had ever found him a staunch friend , both Masonically and generally speaking . While he was speaking concerning the G . L . Officers , he would crave their indulgence for diverting his subject , but he had on his right the Prov . G . M . of Bucks , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , the
worthy son of a worthy father . They also had no less than 17 Grand Lodge Officers members of the Onslow Lodge ; he referred to this circumstance with a feeling of pride , and would ask them to drink a bumper to the toast of "The G . M . M ., Pro G . M ., and G . L . Officers , Present and Past , " coupled with the names of Bros . Brownrigg and Davison . Bros . BROWNRIGG and DAVISON having responded ,
Bro . General BROWNRIGG next rose to propose the toast of " The W . M ., " and referred in high terms to the distinguishing characteristics possessed by W . Bro . Lord Onslow . Lord ONSLOW , in reply , said he had long had a desire to become a Master of a Mark lodge , as he had done in the Craft and Arch . He heartil y reciprocated the kind manner in which they had received him that evening , and hoped his year of office would continue as successful as its inauguration had been auspicious .
Bro . Lord ONSLOW then rose to propose the toast of " Prosperity to the Carnarvon Mark Lodge , " and said they were under a deep debt of gratitude to that lodge for the great assistance they had received from them in the consecration that had been so happily effected that evening . He himself was advanced in the Carnarvon Lodge , therefore they would not consider him presumptuous in referring to the pleasant circumstance . He would couple
with the toast the name of Bro . Major Chas . Harding , J . O ., the VV . M . of the Carnarvon Lodge , who they were fortunate in having present that evening , and , although his name would be sufficient to command their approbation , there was one name he could not leave out , and that was W . Bro . Col . F . W . Edis , to whom he ( the W . M . ) was indebted that evening for havine
performed in so able a manner the ceremony of installation . No doubt had Bro . Col . Edis been present that evening at a certain stage of the proceedings when they were awaiting his advent , with tears in their eyes and a great wringing of hands , he would be able in some measure to gauge the feeling of appreciation which his kind services undoubtedly provoked .
W . Bro . Major HARDING , in responding , thanked Bro . Lord Onslow for his kind allusions to himself . He would not occupy much time by a length y speech ; but would leave it in the hands of their excellent Bro . Col . Edis , a P . M . of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge . W . Bro . Col . EDIS said the kind remarks of the W . M . and Bro . Lord
Onslow reminded him of an ancient usage existing in the City of Frankfurt , to the effect that when about to bury a corpse a rope was put into the hand of the deceased , so that if any life were left in its bod y it might apprise the mourners of the fact by pulling the rope , at the end of which was a large bell , and further , it had been stated by Douglas Jerrold that our poet laureate , Lord Tennyson , was indebted to the story for a well-
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Consecration Of The Empire Lodge, No. 2108.
Canada or the Himalayan Mountains . Brethren , it is well that it should be so . I believe that it is these homeward thoughts which , more than anything else , have kept untarnished the honour of the English flag . In keeping touch of his English home the colonist has kept touch of those gt eat ; principles , which are still , thank God , in most cases the distinguishing characteristics of an English household—the fear of God , the love of the Brotherhood , and the honour of that Gracious lady who is both our Queen and our Empress . It is these principles which have taught the English soldier and sailor
to do his duty in a manner unsurpassed by the armies and navies of other countries . It is these principles which have given to the English merchant ' s word its great commercial value . Brethren , there are those who desire to disturb the foundations upon which English greatness rests . They have failed hitherto , and I believe that our Craft has borne no unimportant share in preserving them . It is not the only agency , of course , but it is an important one . When the few Englishmen in a distant colony get their warrant for a new lodge , do they ever meet without some thought of the old English
lodge ? The sound of the Master ' s gavel and the old familiar ritual takes them back many thousand of miles , and they rejoice to do something which strengthens the tie which binds them to the land of their ; fathers . When , then , any occasion arises which calls forth from our colonies no uncertain expression of their loyalty to the British Empire ; when England ' s danger musters every able-bodied colonist for the defence of England's honour ; when some national rejoicing in England is echoed back with increased enthusiasm from India , Canada , and Australia—then I think we Masons may claim with pride that our
lodges have had much to do with preserving that brotherly feeling upon which the sun never sets . But , brethren , we think to-day , not merely on the affection which flows back to us in so strong and unceasing a stream from our colonies , we are founding this lodge to-day as an indication that the current flows no less strongly back from England to her daughter colonies . Englishmen , especially those who have worked under the English flag abroad , are justlv proud of those countries which have been to them for many years a second home . I believe the future of this lodge may be a most useful
one . It will afford to our colonial brethren , whether home permanently or on a holiday , many opportunities of conveying to every part of the great English Empire the assurance that the Mother Country glories in the fact that the sun never sets on an English lodge ; that our ancient and honourable Fraternity is in every clime gaining for our Order the respect and admiration of the world . So , brethren , we complete to-night another link in that great Masonic chain of affection , which passes round the universe and binds together with the strongest bonds of fraternal love England and the colonies of the English Empire .
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and most admirably performed . Bro . Col . Clerke then installed the W . M . elect , Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., CLE ., P . M . 1159 , in the chair of K . S ., who in his turn appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Vice-Admiral Sir William
N . W . Hewett , K . C . B ., K . C . S . I ., V . C , as S . W . ; James Herman De Ricci , J . W . ; Charles Washington Eves , Treasurer ; Lennox Browne , J . W . 969 , Secretary ; Captain Rupert Latrobe Lonsdale , CM . G ., S . D . ; Captain Algernon Barnett , ] . D . ; Geoffrey C Herbert . I . G . ; Sigmund Sinauer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., ' D . C ; and Ernest Turner , Steward .
It is generally understood , from a previous notice in our pages , that the Empire Lodge is intended for the convenience of Masons interested in or connected with our . colonies , both those residing in the home country and those visiting it for purposes of business or pleasure . An evidence of the cosmopolitan nature of the Iodge was afforded by the fact that in the investment of officers the W . M . had to hand the collar of J . W . temporarily to Bro . Sinauer , Bro . J . H . De Ricci being absent contesting a parliamentary
borough , while Bro . Capt . Algernon Barnett , being absent at the Gold Coast , and Bro . Geoffrey C . Herbert being absent at the Cape , the collars for these two officers were therefore also vested in temporary hands . ' This interesting ceremony having been concluded , the W . M . called upon the Secretary to read a letter from the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , in which , in response to a request to be an honorary
member , his lordship stated that he had " mostly declined with thanks similar proposals , from the fact that they were supposed to entail an attendance which , with the other claims on his time , he found impossible ; but in the present case he felt that he must make an exception , from the nterest he took in all those institutions which drew colonists into closer connection and sympathy with home matters , and he had much pleasure in accepting the honorary membership . "
The VV . M . moved that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded the Pro G . M ., and that he be thereby made the first hon . member , after which a resolution was proposed and unanimously carried , to the effect that the Consecrating Officers be also elected hon . members , Seventeen brethren were , then proposed as joining members , among whom may be named : V . W . Bros . Dr . E . G . Wendt , G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; Consul Hewett , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Trendell , P . M . ; and Truman Wood , P . M . Eleven gentlemen were also proposed as candidates for initiation .
The whole of the working tools , books , & c , were presented by the founders of the lodge . The Treasurer , Bro . Eves , presented the very handsome case of silver tools ; Bro . Sinauer presented the books of the lodge ; Bro . Turner the Volume of the Sacred Law ; Bro . Lennox Browne , the Secretary , presented a handsome banner on whicli was enrolled the names of the founders , and a set of gavels . It was further announced that each of the first officers had presented the collar and jewel of his respective office . The W . M . moved a cordial vote of thanks which was seconded by the S . W ., to all the brethren who had so generously made these gifts .
The ACTING J . W ., in putting it to the meeting , moved likewise that an especial vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Lennox Browne , not only for the first conception of the idea upon which the lodge was founded , but for his indefatigable exertions and uniform courtesy in carrying out all the details connected with the foundation of the lodge ; he also added that every preliminary expense had been defrayed by that brother . The vote was unanimously carried with acclamation .
At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony of consecration the distinguished brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were severally honoured . Owing to pressure on our space , we regret we are unable to record them ; but hope to repair the omission in a future issue . The whole of the lodge clothing and insignia were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , P . M ., & c , and were the subject of universal admiration .
Consecration Of The Onslow Mark Lodge No. 361.
CONSECRATION OF THE ONSLOW MARK LODGE No . 361 .
A distinguished assembly of Mark Masons met on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , to assist in the consecration of the above lodge by Bro . Lord Kintore , M . W . G . M . M ., and the subsequent installation in the chair of Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Onslow , its first W . M . A large number of Grand Lodge Officers attended to assist the distinguished consecrating brother , and the proceedings of the evening ¦ o
Consecration Of The Onslow Mark Lodge No. 361.
passed off without the least hitch , beyond the somewhat delayed appearance of Bro . Lieut .-Col . Edis , G . L of Wks ., P . M . 7 , who was to perform the ceremony of installation . The procession of Grand Officers having been formed under the able direction of Bro . Robert Burridge , as D . of C , wended its way through the lodge and received the presiding Consecrating Grand Officer with an effusion of honours nine times , with characteristic good taste and precision , The following is a list of those present :
Tthe Right Hon . Earl of Kintore , M . W . G . M . M . ; Right Hon . Lord Onslow , VV . M . ; the Rev . Lord Molesworth , P . P . G . C . Middx . and Surrey ; A . De Crespigny , P . P . G . C ; Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; Thomas . Murray Gorman ; Frederick Davison , D . P . G . M . ; Lord C . Montague ; Horace VVhite , S . W . ; Major Scratchley , R . N . Thrupp , H . Fortescue , Hugh L . Fortescue , Arthur Bowles , V . I . Pearson , P . G . O . ;
Ambrose M . Uircham , A . W . Edis , A . J . R . Trendell , Algernon Moring , Major Craigie , A . B . Preston , E . Milner Green , J . C . Eatle , H . T . Grilfith , S . Green , Lloyd T . White , Col . Harding , P . P . G . J . W . ; Middx . and Surrey , C . E . Haig , J . N . Palliser , Wilhelm Ganz , Chas . H . Driver , P . G . J . W . ; H . Cummings , G . Chap . ; Hyde Clerke , P . G . O . ; and H . S . Burmez , G . M . O .
lhe above areall members of the Onslow Lodge , and , by virtue of having signed the petition for the warrant of the . Constitution , possess the founders ' jewel , a handsome ornament , especially designed by Bro . George Kenning for this Iodge . It may here be stated that the Onslow Lodge appears to have sprung out of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge , and in celebration of the auspicious occasion there was a large attendance of brethren from the latter
lodge , among whom were Bros . J . Smith Eastes ; A . B . Cook , P . G . M . O . ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . J . W . ; F . Binckes , G . Sec . ; Hodges ; R . Gooding , P . G . O . ; N . G . Philips , P . G . W . ; and George Gambleton , 55 . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were read from the following distinguished rulers and members of the Craft : Bros ,
Lord Egerton of Tatton , Deputy G . M . M . M . ( founder ); Earl Percy , Lord Leigh , Lord Limerick , Lord Bective , Lord Robartes , Lord Ellesmere , Col . Love Jones Parry , Lord Henniker , Lord Arthur Hill , T . F . Halsey , Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Earl of Lathom , D . P . G . M . ; Lord Holmesdale , Lord Hothfield , Lord Hertford , and Lord Jersey .
The interesting ceremony of consecration having been concluded , and Bro . the Earl of Kintore having taken his departure for the country , Bro . Col . Edis proceeded to instal Lord Onslow , which he did in his able and and effective manner , after which the distinguished W . M . invested his
officers as follows : Bros . Col . Scratchley , Deputy W . M . ; Horace White , S . W . ; Sir F . Bolton , J . W . ; Gordon Robins , M . O . ; Pearson , S . O . ; Major Harding , J . O . ; Rev . Lord Molesworth , Chap . ; Jas . Inglis , Treas . and Sec . ; Steward , Reg . ; Wilhelm Ganz , Org . ; Col . Bircham , S . D . ; Major Craigie , J . D . ; Moring , I . G . ; Bowles , D . of C . ; and Mills , Tyler .
Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to the Duke ' s Salon at the Holborn Restaurant , where a sumptuous banquet was served , after which the usual toasts befitting the occasion were heartily honoured .
W . Bro . Lord ONSLOW , VV . M ., stated that he desired the remarks they might be called upon to inflict upon the company should savour of that brevity , which is called the soul of wit . He then gave the toast of " The Queen and Mark Masonry . " W . Bro . Lord ONSLOW , in proposing "The G . M . M ., —the Earl of Kintore" ( a founder of thelodge ) , said it was a toast which was always
welcomed among gatherings of Mark Alasters . He had had the good fortune for a number of years of having the honour of Lord Kintore ' s friendship , and he had ever found him a staunch friend , both Masonically and generally speaking . While he was speaking concerning the G . L . Officers , he would crave their indulgence for diverting his subject , but he had on his right the Prov . G . M . of Bucks , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , the
worthy son of a worthy father . They also had no less than 17 Grand Lodge Officers members of the Onslow Lodge ; he referred to this circumstance with a feeling of pride , and would ask them to drink a bumper to the toast of "The G . M . M ., Pro G . M ., and G . L . Officers , Present and Past , " coupled with the names of Bros . Brownrigg and Davison . Bros . BROWNRIGG and DAVISON having responded ,
Bro . General BROWNRIGG next rose to propose the toast of " The W . M ., " and referred in high terms to the distinguishing characteristics possessed by W . Bro . Lord Onslow . Lord ONSLOW , in reply , said he had long had a desire to become a Master of a Mark lodge , as he had done in the Craft and Arch . He heartil y reciprocated the kind manner in which they had received him that evening , and hoped his year of office would continue as successful as its inauguration had been auspicious .
Bro . Lord ONSLOW then rose to propose the toast of " Prosperity to the Carnarvon Mark Lodge , " and said they were under a deep debt of gratitude to that lodge for the great assistance they had received from them in the consecration that had been so happily effected that evening . He himself was advanced in the Carnarvon Lodge , therefore they would not consider him presumptuous in referring to the pleasant circumstance . He would couple
with the toast the name of Bro . Major Chas . Harding , J . O ., the VV . M . of the Carnarvon Lodge , who they were fortunate in having present that evening , and , although his name would be sufficient to command their approbation , there was one name he could not leave out , and that was W . Bro . Col . F . W . Edis , to whom he ( the W . M . ) was indebted that evening for havine
performed in so able a manner the ceremony of installation . No doubt had Bro . Col . Edis been present that evening at a certain stage of the proceedings when they were awaiting his advent , with tears in their eyes and a great wringing of hands , he would be able in some measure to gauge the feeling of appreciation which his kind services undoubtedly provoked .
W . Bro . Major HARDING , in responding , thanked Bro . Lord Onslow for his kind allusions to himself . He would not occupy much time by a length y speech ; but would leave it in the hands of their excellent Bro . Col . Edis , a P . M . of the Carnarvon Mark Lodge . W . Bro . Col . EDIS said the kind remarks of the W . M . and Bro . Lord
Onslow reminded him of an ancient usage existing in the City of Frankfurt , to the effect that when about to bury a corpse a rope was put into the hand of the deceased , so that if any life were left in its bod y it might apprise the mourners of the fact by pulling the rope , at the end of which was a large bell , and further , it had been stated by Douglas Jerrold that our poet laureate , Lord Tennyson , was indebted to the story for a well-