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he was unanimously elected to a life membership of this lodge , subject to his paying certain subscriptions to enable him to enjoy a full membership . Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M ., returned thanks for this favour conferred on him . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , subject to the usual ballot being taken at the next meeting . Two brethren were proposed as joining members , subject to the usual ballot . The lodge was then closed . A first-class banquet followed . The regular toasts were
given and received . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Goldsboro , P . M ., Prov . S . G . AV . \ A ales ; H . Moore , P . M . 73 , J . W . 1 , 155 ; T . J . Sabine , S . W . 73 ; J . Payne , AV . M . 169 ; and H . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 . CONSECRATION OE THE VIILIERS LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The consecration of this new lodge took place on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth . About
four o ' clock the assembled brethren entered the lodge room in procession , and the chair was assumed by Bro . A . A , Pendlebury , P . M . 1 , 056 , as the appointed Consecrating Master . The lodge was then opened in the three degrees , and the AV . M . addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . L . L . Sharpe , Fellow , St . John ' s College , Oxford ) , then offered up an introductory prayer , and was followed by
Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., who announced to the AV . M .. the desire of the petitioners to be formed into a new lodge , and the petition and warrant were then read from which it appeared that the founders of the lodge were Bros . E . Clark as A \ . M . ; S . E . Clarke , M . D ., as S . AV . ; J . Trickett , CR , as J . AV . ; the Right Hon . Victor Albert , Earl of Jersey , R . AV . Little , AV . Dodd , S . Snow , A . B . DayM . D . R . Gurneyand C . Hiins . The brethren
, , , gg ( who were duly arranged in order ) having signified their approval of the officers nominated in the warrant , the W . M . announced his intention of forming and constituting the lodge but first called upon Bro . R . W . Little , P . M ., to deliver the oration which had been specially composed by him for the occasion , and which will he found on another page . At the conclusion of the address , which was given extempore , the anthem ,
" 'Tis a pleasant thing lo see brethren in the Lord agree , " was then sung by the brethren , Dr . Clarke , the S . AV . designate , presiding at the harmonium . The first portion of the dedication prayer followed , and was succeeded by the invocation given
by the AV . M . After the processional psalm and other scripture portion ? , the lodge hoard was uncovered , and Bros . Buss , Little , and Wescombe , P . M . 's , carried the elements of consecration round the lodge , solemn music being performed during the procession . After the " Sanctus , " " Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord , " the Chaplain proceeded three times round with the censer , the lodge being solemnly dedicated each time he halted in the East , after which the rev . brother delivered the second portion of the
dedication prayer . An anthem was then snng , ail the brethren joining in the song of praise , and the A \ . M . completed the ceremony of dedication and constitution according to ancient form . The Chaplain pronounced the patriarchal benediction and the lodge was then resumed to the second degree . Bro . R . W . Little then took the chair , and Bro . E . Clark , the AV . M . designate , was presented for installation , and after the formal
preliminaries , and in the presence of a full Board of I . M . ' s , Bto . Clark was placed in the oriental chair . On the ro-admission of the brethren the usual proclamations and salutations were made in the several degrees , and the following officers were appointed and invisted : —Bros . S . E . Clarke , S . AV . ; J . Trickett , J . W . ( by proxy , the worthy brother being too ill to attend ); R . Gurney , Treas . ; R . AV . Little , Sec . ; AV . Dodd , S . D . ; J . Gilbert ,
Tyler . Bro . Little then delivered the customary addresses to the W . M-., \ A ardens , and brethren generally . Votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded to Bros . Pendlebury , Little , Sharpe , and the other brethren , who had so ably assisted in the ceremonies of the day , and the first-named brother , as Consecrating 31 aster , was elected an honorary member . One joining member having been proposed , and also six gentlemen for initiation , the
lodge was then duly closed . It is but fair to add that the ceremonies of consecration and installation were performed faultlessly throughout , and elicited at various parts of the solemn and interesting proceedings , the most decided marks of approbation from the numerous brethren assembled . The whole of the programme wliich followed was arranged by Bro . Little , who had been unanimously recommended by the petitioners to
the Grand Master , for the honour of consecrating the lodge , but owing to the fact of his being one of the brethren who had signed the petition , the desire of the founders could not be complied with , and at very short notice Bro . Pendlebury kindly consented to undertake the performance of the ceremony , which
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he so worthily carried out . ' - The ' manner in which the Eev . Bro . Sharpe , ns Chaplain , and Bro . Dr . S . E . Clarke , as Director of Music , fulfilled their several duties merits the highest meed of praise , and indeed it may be noted as a remarkable fact , that tho brethren who occupied the principal offices during this successful and admirably conducted ceremonial , are all young Masons . We may add that Bros . Abbot , P . M . 9 , and Walters , P . M . 73 , discharged , in a most efficient manner , the duties of
S . W . and J . A \ . respectively , during the ceremonies , and amongst other brethren present we noticed Bros . Bartlett , AV . M . 186 ; . Cooper , AV . M . 820 ; Berry , P . M . 144 ; Sedgwick , P . M . ISO ; Payne and Todd , P . M . ' s 27 ; Wescombe , P . M . 905 ; Hubbard , P . M . 173 ; Giles , P . M . 820 ; Massey , J . AV . 619 ; Noyce . S . D . 975 ; Pretty , 820 , & e . A recherche banquet succeeded to the labours of the day , and the greatest good feeling and harmony prevailed up to the close of this very pleasant meeting . We understand that the first lodge for initiating candidates will be held on Saturday , the 13 th inst .
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CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . LONGTOWN . —Solg Temple Lodge ( No . 412 ) . —The firstregular meeting of this lodge after the summer vacation washeld at the AVheatsheaf , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . II , Flemming , W . M ., Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., assisted by Bros . A . Woodhouse , S . W . ; Stew . 310 Prov . G . S . ; R . M . HillJ . AA . Thos . RobinsonPM . S . D .
, , ; , ., ; G . G . Hayward , AV . M . 310 , Prov . G . Sword Bearer , acting J . D . ; . D . Murray , P . M ., Sec . ; Robt . Forster , P . JI . and Treas ., as I . G . ; R . Irving , P . M . ; W . Nixon , Tyler . The minutes were read and confirmed , after wliich Bro . McCallister was tested as to his proficiency in the E . A . and found worthy , was intrusted , and retired . The lodge was raised to the second degree , and Bro . McCallister was passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was
then closed down to the first degree , and after a long discussion on the new by-laws , it was agreed that all present should sign the book of by-laws . The committee appointed for the new rooms were fully empowered to carry out whatsoever they thought proper , and consistent with Masonry . The lodge was finally closed and the brethren retired to ' the refreshment room to partake of a parting glass , after which the Carlisle brethren bade good night to all , and drove away amid the applause ofthe brethren ofthe Border village of Longtown .
KENT . CANTERBURY . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 31 ) . —The meeting for the purpose of the annual election of this lodge took place on the 3 rd inst ., and the proceedings were of a rather more interesting character than usual . The lodge was attended by Bro . Butler-Johnstone , M . P ., who , in the name of the brethren presented a testimonial to each of the two oldest and
most respected members of the lodge , Bros . Delmar and Pout . Both these brethren , the former in the capacity of Treasurer , and the latter as Secretary , have for many years been the chiefupholders of principles of Freemasonry in Canterbury . Thelodge , desiring to show their appreciation of these services , presented to Bro . Dalmar a handsome silver double inkstand , and to Bro . Pout a silver salver . Bro . Butler-Johnstone
presented both testimonials , and accompanied them in each casewith a few graceful and well chosen remarks ; and they were , of course , both acknowledged in appropriate terms . The usual business of the lodge was then proceeded with , and Bro . Mudford was duly installed as AV . M . by Bro . Cooley ; Bros . Coppin and Hall being respectively appointed as S . AV . and J . AA . ; HighamS . D . ; DaveyI . G . The business of the lod
being-, , ge over , the brethren adjourned to the Rose Hotel , where theydined together , and afterwards the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given , interspersed with some goodamateur singing . AVe ought not to omit to state that the ? testimonials were provided by Bro . Trimnell , of Canterbury , and that a suitable inscription was engraved upon each .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWTORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held—which will long be remembered in our annals from the fact that about two dozen of the members of the Bute
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he was unanimously elected to a life membership of this lodge , subject to his paying certain subscriptions to enable him to enjoy a full membership . Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M ., returned thanks for this favour conferred on him . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , subject to the usual ballot being taken at the next meeting . Two brethren were proposed as joining members , subject to the usual ballot . The lodge was then closed . A first-class banquet followed . The regular toasts were
given and received . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Goldsboro , P . M ., Prov . S . G . AV . \ A ales ; H . Moore , P . M . 73 , J . W . 1 , 155 ; T . J . Sabine , S . W . 73 ; J . Payne , AV . M . 169 ; and H . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 . CONSECRATION OE THE VIILIERS LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The consecration of this new lodge took place on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth . About
four o ' clock the assembled brethren entered the lodge room in procession , and the chair was assumed by Bro . A . A , Pendlebury , P . M . 1 , 056 , as the appointed Consecrating Master . The lodge was then opened in the three degrees , and the AV . M . addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . L . L . Sharpe , Fellow , St . John ' s College , Oxford ) , then offered up an introductory prayer , and was followed by
Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., who announced to the AV . M .. the desire of the petitioners to be formed into a new lodge , and the petition and warrant were then read from which it appeared that the founders of the lodge were Bros . E . Clark as A \ . M . ; S . E . Clarke , M . D ., as S . AV . ; J . Trickett , CR , as J . AV . ; the Right Hon . Victor Albert , Earl of Jersey , R . AV . Little , AV . Dodd , S . Snow , A . B . DayM . D . R . Gurneyand C . Hiins . The brethren
, , , gg ( who were duly arranged in order ) having signified their approval of the officers nominated in the warrant , the W . M . announced his intention of forming and constituting the lodge but first called upon Bro . R . W . Little , P . M ., to deliver the oration which had been specially composed by him for the occasion , and which will he found on another page . At the conclusion of the address , which was given extempore , the anthem ,
" 'Tis a pleasant thing lo see brethren in the Lord agree , " was then sung by the brethren , Dr . Clarke , the S . AV . designate , presiding at the harmonium . The first portion of the dedication prayer followed , and was succeeded by the invocation given
by the AV . M . After the processional psalm and other scripture portion ? , the lodge hoard was uncovered , and Bros . Buss , Little , and Wescombe , P . M . 's , carried the elements of consecration round the lodge , solemn music being performed during the procession . After the " Sanctus , " " Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord , " the Chaplain proceeded three times round with the censer , the lodge being solemnly dedicated each time he halted in the East , after which the rev . brother delivered the second portion of the
dedication prayer . An anthem was then snng , ail the brethren joining in the song of praise , and the A \ . M . completed the ceremony of dedication and constitution according to ancient form . The Chaplain pronounced the patriarchal benediction and the lodge was then resumed to the second degree . Bro . R . W . Little then took the chair , and Bro . E . Clark , the AV . M . designate , was presented for installation , and after the formal
preliminaries , and in the presence of a full Board of I . M . ' s , Bto . Clark was placed in the oriental chair . On the ro-admission of the brethren the usual proclamations and salutations were made in the several degrees , and the following officers were appointed and invisted : —Bros . S . E . Clarke , S . AV . ; J . Trickett , J . W . ( by proxy , the worthy brother being too ill to attend ); R . Gurney , Treas . ; R . AV . Little , Sec . ; AV . Dodd , S . D . ; J . Gilbert ,
Tyler . Bro . Little then delivered the customary addresses to the W . M-., \ A ardens , and brethren generally . Votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded to Bros . Pendlebury , Little , Sharpe , and the other brethren , who had so ably assisted in the ceremonies of the day , and the first-named brother , as Consecrating 31 aster , was elected an honorary member . One joining member having been proposed , and also six gentlemen for initiation , the
lodge was then duly closed . It is but fair to add that the ceremonies of consecration and installation were performed faultlessly throughout , and elicited at various parts of the solemn and interesting proceedings , the most decided marks of approbation from the numerous brethren assembled . The whole of the programme wliich followed was arranged by Bro . Little , who had been unanimously recommended by the petitioners to
the Grand Master , for the honour of consecrating the lodge , but owing to the fact of his being one of the brethren who had signed the petition , the desire of the founders could not be complied with , and at very short notice Bro . Pendlebury kindly consented to undertake the performance of the ceremony , which
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he so worthily carried out . ' - The ' manner in which the Eev . Bro . Sharpe , ns Chaplain , and Bro . Dr . S . E . Clarke , as Director of Music , fulfilled their several duties merits the highest meed of praise , and indeed it may be noted as a remarkable fact , that tho brethren who occupied the principal offices during this successful and admirably conducted ceremonial , are all young Masons . We may add that Bros . Abbot , P . M . 9 , and Walters , P . M . 73 , discharged , in a most efficient manner , the duties of
S . W . and J . A \ . respectively , during the ceremonies , and amongst other brethren present we noticed Bros . Bartlett , AV . M . 186 ; . Cooper , AV . M . 820 ; Berry , P . M . 144 ; Sedgwick , P . M . ISO ; Payne and Todd , P . M . ' s 27 ; Wescombe , P . M . 905 ; Hubbard , P . M . 173 ; Giles , P . M . 820 ; Massey , J . AV . 619 ; Noyce . S . D . 975 ; Pretty , 820 , & e . A recherche banquet succeeded to the labours of the day , and the greatest good feeling and harmony prevailed up to the close of this very pleasant meeting . We understand that the first lodge for initiating candidates will be held on Saturday , the 13 th inst .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . LONGTOWN . —Solg Temple Lodge ( No . 412 ) . —The firstregular meeting of this lodge after the summer vacation washeld at the AVheatsheaf , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . II , Flemming , W . M ., Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., assisted by Bros . A . Woodhouse , S . W . ; Stew . 310 Prov . G . S . ; R . M . HillJ . AA . Thos . RobinsonPM . S . D .
, , ; , ., ; G . G . Hayward , AV . M . 310 , Prov . G . Sword Bearer , acting J . D . ; . D . Murray , P . M ., Sec . ; Robt . Forster , P . JI . and Treas ., as I . G . ; R . Irving , P . M . ; W . Nixon , Tyler . The minutes were read and confirmed , after wliich Bro . McCallister was tested as to his proficiency in the E . A . and found worthy , was intrusted , and retired . The lodge was raised to the second degree , and Bro . McCallister was passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was
then closed down to the first degree , and after a long discussion on the new by-laws , it was agreed that all present should sign the book of by-laws . The committee appointed for the new rooms were fully empowered to carry out whatsoever they thought proper , and consistent with Masonry . The lodge was finally closed and the brethren retired to ' the refreshment room to partake of a parting glass , after which the Carlisle brethren bade good night to all , and drove away amid the applause ofthe brethren ofthe Border village of Longtown .
KENT . CANTERBURY . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 31 ) . —The meeting for the purpose of the annual election of this lodge took place on the 3 rd inst ., and the proceedings were of a rather more interesting character than usual . The lodge was attended by Bro . Butler-Johnstone , M . P ., who , in the name of the brethren presented a testimonial to each of the two oldest and
most respected members of the lodge , Bros . Delmar and Pout . Both these brethren , the former in the capacity of Treasurer , and the latter as Secretary , have for many years been the chiefupholders of principles of Freemasonry in Canterbury . Thelodge , desiring to show their appreciation of these services , presented to Bro . Dalmar a handsome silver double inkstand , and to Bro . Pout a silver salver . Bro . Butler-Johnstone
presented both testimonials , and accompanied them in each casewith a few graceful and well chosen remarks ; and they were , of course , both acknowledged in appropriate terms . The usual business of the lodge was then proceeded with , and Bro . Mudford was duly installed as AV . M . by Bro . Cooley ; Bros . Coppin and Hall being respectively appointed as S . AV . and J . AA . ; HighamS . D . ; DaveyI . G . The business of the lod
being-, , ge over , the brethren adjourned to the Rose Hotel , where theydined together , and afterwards the usual loyal , Masonic , and complimentary toasts were given , interspersed with some goodamateur singing . AVe ought not to omit to state that the ? testimonials were provided by Bro . Trimnell , of Canterbury , and that a suitable inscription was engraved upon each .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWTORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held—which will long be remembered in our annals from the fact that about two dozen of the members of the Bute