Craft Masonry.

Jun ., 205 ; F . Ledger , P . M ., 11 ; A . J . Phasey , 205 ; H . Baker , 23 ; T . Edgar , 205 ; Haines , 23 ; E . Frewin , 205 ; J . Perry , 205 ; J . Boatwright . 205 ; Thaddeus Wells , 205 ; G . Horton , 205 ; W . Maby , 68 ; VI . Dawson , 186 ; W . H . Cremor , 205 ; D . Dearie , 88 ; G . Tyler , 205 ; C . Harper ; W . T . Wrigbton , 23 ; Gough , 780 ; and Stephens . The following gentlemen were proposed as initiates : —Messrs . John Meredith , W . H . Weston , H . Snydaors , \ V . A . Tiuney , H . J . Tinney , W . A . Mead , and H .

Farnie . The W . M . in explanation of the objects the promoters of the lodge had in view , said he wished to be particular in the working , as might be seen from the class of brethren he had appointed as his officers . The lodge would have but one banquet a year , and by such economy hoped to conduce towards the permanent success of the Masonic Charities , and yet leave a sum in hand . Those advantages would be great to this lodgeand very likely

, to Freemasonry generally , for tboy would probably induce many bright characters to enter the Order . It must be observed when coming across members of the musical and dramatic professions that men must possess no small amount of talent successfully to discharge their functions as interpreters of tho art they profess . Music as well as rhetoric could recite deeds of heroism to inspire with ardour , and by its soft influences ti-anquilize , calm , and

soothe the human passions . Where then could such an art be better exercised than in a Freemasons' Lodge , in which the brethren met iu virtiie , aud united in the bonds of love aud harmony ? A vote of thanks was passod to Bro . Little . The lodge was thereafter closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .. Bro . Jas . CowardG . O . responded for the Grand Officers

, , , ro . T . Adams , P . G . S . B ., proposed the health of the W . M . The W . M ., in replying , congratulated the brethren in obtaining the warrant for the lodge , and enlarged on the excellent precepts of Masonry which would be inculcated in it , and the influence for good which it would exercise . He was happy to bo one of the founders , aud happier still to be the first W . M . He

tbenproposedP . ro . Little ' s health , and once more thanked him in the name of the brethren for performing the consecration . Bro . Little acknowledged the compliment , and hailed the advent of a Musical and Dramatic Lodge with pleasure . Bro . J . Hervey , G . Sec , replied for the Visitors , and afterwards proposed ' Success to the Lodge of Asaph . " Bro . C . Coote , after thanking tiie Grand Secretary for tho great assistance he had been to the founders of tho lodge , and

for his kindness and urbanity whenever the brethren had to wait upon him , proposed " the health of Bro . David James , " of the Vaudeville Theatre , as the representative of the'Dramatic Art . He was sun-y there were not more of that branch of the profession present , but as they were engaged in thenordinary occupations at that late hour , every excuse was to be made for'tlnmi . Bro . David James returned thanks for so hih a liment

g comp , and hoped that this lodge would be the means of amalgamating , more than was the case at present , the Dramatic and the Musical Professions . The W . M . thou proposed "the Officers , " Bros . Coote , Chamberlain , Weaver , G . W . Martin , Organist to the Lodge , and Bro . Carter , all of whom responded , and the brethren separated . Some excellent songs and lees were bBrosCarter

g sung y . , Coote , Coote , jun ., Dawson , Coward , Jekyll , aud a fine solo was played on the piano by Bro . Coward . The brethren who attended at the Consocration wero , in addition to those above named , Bros . John Hervey , Grand Sec ; G . W . Martin , P . M ., 201 ; Pierce Egan , P . M ., 23 ; J . P . Starkey , 53 ; David James , 780 ; G . Pymm , P . M ., 7-19 ; John Smith , W . M . 157 : W . H . WaghornI . G . 946 H . SadlerJ . W 147

, , , ; , „ ; H . Thompson , P . M ., 609 ; W . T . Newby , 6 S ; C . B . Payne , P . M ., 27 ; S . Pollitzer , W . M ., 1 , 017 ; C . Harper , jun ., 332 ; and II . Massey , P . M ., 619 . The beautiful furniture of the lodge was supplied by Bro Starkey , of Bond Stroct , and the banquet was excellently served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Francatelli .

CONSECRATION OE EMBLEMATIC LODCE , ( No . 1 , 321 . ) The consecration of this new lodge took place on Thursday , last , 17 th inst ., at the Tulse Hill Hotel , Tulse Hill , There were present : —Bros . John Hervey , G . Soc ; Thomas

Fenn , P . G . D . C ; E . W . Little , P . M ., 975 , Prov . G . Sec , Middlesex ; B . T . Todd , P . M . 27 ; A . G . Buss , P . M . 27 , Prov . GTreas ., Middlesex ; Thomas Hales , 27 ; E . L . Cockerel ! , P . M .. 957 ; Charles Herring , P . M . 382 ; Charles Chittens , 1 ; William Abbott , 504 ; E . F . Swan , 504 ; E . A . Wright , P . M . 504 , P . Prov , G . S . D ., Herts ; M . L . Hayward , 504 ; C . B . Pavne , P . M . 27 ; Thomas Laxton , 504 ; W . B . Heath , P . M . 198 and 504 , P . Prov . G . Sec , Herts ; Charles Atkins , J . D . 27 ; P . J . Brearv , 26 ;

James Hanway , S . W . 957 ; E . Lewis . J . D . 198 ; J . Walters , W . M . 1309 , P . M . 73 ; G . Kenning , S . W . 192 ; J . B . A . Wolpert , P . M . 720 ; J . It , Darke , 1275 ; and J . H . Gaball , 382 . the ceremony of consecration was ably conducted by Bro ., E . W . Little , P . M ., Prov . Grand Sec , Middlesex , the officerappointed for the purpose by the M . W . Grand Master . The brethren assembled at half-past three , and having formed in procession in Masonic orderheaded bthe Director of

, y Ceremonies , the Presiding Officer took the chair , and appoiiitecl his Wardens , pro torn The Lodge was duly opened in the three degrees , and pirayer was offered up . The Grand Secretary then addressed the Presiding Officer , who desired him to read the Petition and Warrant . The Presiding Officer inquired if the brethren approved of

the Officers named in the Warrant , viz . -. —Bros . George . Frederick Swan , W . M . Designate ; William Henry Brearey , S . W . Designate ; Thomas Laxton , J . W ., Designate . The brethren present having uuauimously replied in the affirmative , the Presiding Officer Bro . R . W . Little delivered an oration . Tho following Anthem was then sung : —

Behold ! how pleasant and how good For brethren such as we , Of the "Accepted" Brotherhood , To dwell in uuity . 'Tis like the oil on Aarou ' s head , Which to his feet distils : Like Hermon ' s dew , so richly shed

On Zion ' s sacred hills . For there the Lord of Light and Love A blessing sent , with power ; Oh ! may we all that blessing prove , Ee ' n life for evermore . On Friendship ' s altar rising here , Our hands now plihted be

g , To live in love , with hearts sincere , In peace and unity . The Grand Secretary presented the Worshipful Master Designate , to the Presiding Officer , who placed him on his left ; the brethren of the lodge then arranged themselves on each side of the Lodge Board , and the first portion of the ' ¦ Dedication Prayer " was giveu

All joined in the chant , " So mote it be . " Sanctus , " Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord , was next sung . All the brethren turned to the East , when the Presiding Officer gave the Invocation , concluding with the chant , " So mote it be . " The Lodge Board was uncovered , aud the W . M . and Wardens carried corn , wine , and oil , three times round the lodge , solemn music being performed during the ceremony .

" G ' rory be to God on High , Peace on earth , Good-will towards men . " Tho Chaplain carried the Censer three times round the lodge , accompanied with solemn music . The second portion of the " Dedication Prayer" was then given , all the brethren again joining in the chant , " So mote it be . "

The Presiding Officor then dedicated and constituted the lodge according to ancient custom . Haydn ' s beautiful anthem was then sung : — The spacious firmament on high , With all the blue ethereal sky ; And spangled heavens , a shining frame , Their great original proclaim .

The unwearied sun , from day to day , Does his Creator ' s power display , And publishes to every land , The work of an Almighty hand .