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The Masonic Mirror.
snore . Ifc seems not out of place to allude to the predominating vice of ¦ our OAVU age—the worship of mammon—and it may truly be said that this idolatry is more extensive UOAV than Avhen Nebuchadnezzar set up the pillar of gold in the plains of Dura ; the difference is , thafc the sackbut , harp , and dulcimer , and all kinds of music , are not required to make men Avorship gold . With the vice of avarice ' that of selfishness is alivays allied—the love of self , which the world calls prudence , which is really carelessness for the welfare of others
, predominates every rank of life . NOAV this cold and calculating feeling forms no part of a Mason ' s creed , and ought to prove no part of a Mason ' s character , and hence AA-O may congratulate ourselves that Aviththe banc AA'e have the antidote . I trust that as speedily as possible arrangements ivill be made for establishing < i heueA'olent fund , and in connection with that object , you AA'ill occasionall y send a representative of the Lodge to the festivals in aid of the eharities . The funds of those lorious emanations of Masonryalthough
g , large , are not always equal to the demands . Our charitable institutions , as you are aware , are framed to meet every case of distress and need , and in the fluctuations of commerce , we cannot say ivhich of us , or our families , may require their assistance . " ' The Avidow's tear—the orphan ' s cry—AU wants our ready hands supply As far as poii-ei- is given ,
The naked clothed—the pris ' ner free , These are thy works SAA'eet charity , Revealed to us from heaven . ' " The imposing solemnity ivas gone through in a manner that gave satisfaction to ei'ery one present ; the musical arrangements being conducted by Bro . Charles Venables , assisted by Bros . Dyson and Tolley , of St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor ; the musical service , including the 133 rd Psalm , and a hymn , "Laud the Great Architect divine , " the responses , and sanctns ; these ivere all sung most effectively , and added much to the success of the eereinnnin . l .
The consecration ended , Bro . How resigned the chair to Bro . John B . Gibson , Prov . G . Sec . of Berks , Avho then proceeded ivith the installation of the W . M . ( Bro . Ii . P . Cossens ) , named in the ivarrant as the first Master , AVIIO Avas duly proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees , Bro . Gibson delivering the addresses in his accustomed admirable manner . Bro . Charles Venables ivas iiiA'ested as S . W ., and Bro . John Langton as J . W . ; the other offices are to be filled at the next meeting ofthe Lodge , AA'hich is to be held on the second Jlonday in November
. A ballot ivas then taken for the admission of the following gentlemen , which being unanimous in their favour , aud all being present , they were iuitiated into antient JIasonry in the most perfect and effective way by the W . M ., Bro . Jordan , acting as S . D .: —Henry Willey , Williams . George Bowyer , Thomas Greenhalf , Hodges , William Harding , Merritfc , and "WilhamgSkmdle , sen . ; also Henry Howard , as serving brother . At five o ' clock , the Lodge Avas closed in antient form , with solemn and the brethren
prnyei ; removed to the Orkney Arms Hotel , where an excellent dinner AA-as prepared , at ivhich thirty-six brethren assembled around the W . M ., who was supported on the right by the V . W . Bro . Robert Gibson , Prov . D . G . M ., Berks ; V . W . Bro . George Harcourt , M . D . , Prov . D . G . M ., Surrey ; Bro . W . Blenkin , P . Prov . S . G . W .. Surrey ; Bro . E . J Astley , Prov . ) S . G . W .. ! Berks : on [ the left by Bro . J . HOAV , the Consecrating Master ; Rei' . Bros . Hales and Roberts ; Bro . J . B . Gibson ,
Prov . G-. See ., Berks ; Bro . Jordan , P . Prov . G . Reg ., Berks ; etc .: and among others present ivere Bro . Henry Garrod , W . M ., No . 10 C 9 ; Bro . W . H . Cave , Prov . Assis . G . Dir . of Cers ., Berks ; Bi-o . George States , P . M ., No . 166 ; Bros . Pullen , L . Hon-, ' Wigginton , and others . Due honour having been done to the toasts , " The Queen aud the Craft , " " The M . W . Grand Master , " " The Deputy Grand JIaster and the rest of Grand Officers , " the health of the Marquis of Downshire , Prov . Grand Master , was responded fco hy his worthy Deputy , Bro . Robert Gibson , whose OAVU health , given with good effect by the W . JI ., came next in order .
The R . W . Bro . Gibson said that there were few occasions in his Masonic career that gave him more heartfelt pleasure than the present meeting , and he trusted that he should bo enabled to visit the St , John ' s Lodge on future occasions , so satisfied ivas he Avith the opening meeting . Bro How , having obtained permission , proposed the toast which came next in order , referring the brethren ' to the admirable manner in which Bro . Cossens commenced his duties , for never had he seen the ceremony of initiation more perfectl throughHo trusted that the
y gone . success of the Lodge would be commensurate ivith the zeal exhibited by its first Master , who , although now for the first time elevated to tha ' t distinguished position , ivas evident ) v a master in the arfc . Although not included in the toast , Bro . How said ho could not but allude to the satisfactory maimer in ivhich the AV . M . was aided bv his Wardens , and he was sure all ivould acknowled ge it were difficult to find many voting Masons more efficient officers than Bros . Veuables and Langton " The
. health of the W . M . was most warmly greeted . Bro . Cossens , in reply , referred to the difficulty felt by most men in finding words to express their feelings , in similar situations , when the tongue fails to give utterance to the outpourings of the heart . He had laid the foundation of a column , the capital on ivhich must be placed by his successors . In acknowledging the personal compliment he could but say his heart must be cold winch would not he warmed to enthusiasm by
so warm a greeting . This toast ivas followed by Lindsay ' s <• ' Excelsior , " most beautifully sung by Bro , Dyson ,
The R . W . D . Prov . Grand Master of Surrey having obtained the Master ' s gavel , said that , in all societies there must be instructors , and in the great and glorious association of Jlasons , such practised professors of the art were especially required . We could not pay proper homage to the Great Jehovah unless our solemn rites were carried out with all due observance . They had met to solemnly consecrate and . dedicate a Lodge , and unless that ceremonial were fficiently performed , the opening would
badly foreshadow the future of its career . The JIaster aud Wardens , without the advantage of au elder brother in the Craft in their advent , AA-ould be wanting that prestige essential to success , Bro . Harcourt said he ivould appeal to all who had witnessed the imposing solemnity of consecration , whether they had ever seen the rite more efficiently performed . Had the founders of the Lodge selected a brother who was not thoroughly conversant with his work , those AAIIO came far and near might have looked slihtingly upon the labours of the daybut a A \ fse choice had
g , been made on this occasion , and the result Avas that the day ' s proceedings were most satisfactory , and could never be effaced from their memories . Bro . Harcourt concluded by proposing the health ofthe Consecrating Master . Bro . How replied in terms fittiug to the kind reception he had met , and tendered his thanks to those u-ho had assisted him , especially Bro . George States , his efficient Director of Ceremonies .
The Worshipful JIaster next proposed the health of two brethren who had so essentially rendered service in the business of the day , he alluded to Bro . John Gibson , the installing JIaster , so Avell kuoivn to every JIason in the province as most zealous in the cause , and to whom personally he was so much indebted for his kindness on this and on all occasions . With that brother he AA-ould unite the Rev . Bro . Hales , who so Avell discharged the sacred duty of Chaplain . Bro . J . B . Gibson , in a brief reply , congratulated the JIaster , Wardens aud Brethren on the establishment oi the Lodgo and the successful way in which it commenced .
Bro . Hales also congratulated the JIaster on the encouraging way in ivhich the new Lodge had started into being . Some time ago he had seen a very venerable Avarrant for the constitution of one of our oldest Lodges . Ifc ivas Avormeateu , but there , still full to tlie VICAV , were inscribed the names of the brethren by whom the Lodge AA-as originally worked —nearly two hundred years ago . He ivished that tivo centuries hence ( he spoke under permission of Dr . Gumming , who IIOAV limited the existence of the world to seven years ) , ivhen all around him ivere gathered
to their graves , that the name of their honoured JIaster might still survive , and that in the still sun-iving Avarrant , he , though dead , might continue to speak . Their JIaster had that day crowned the summit of a noble pillar Avhose base was built on the imperishable foundation of right and truth . The reverend brother went on to remark on the goodly number of initiates who had that night entered the rank and file of Masonry . He ivould tell these brethren that in so doing they had not honoured Jfasoniy , but Masonry them . They Ai-ere now charged w'ith a double
responsibility . Let them walk wisely before these who were without . If they ever forget that they ivere men , the uninitiated world would soon remember that they were Jlasons . Bro . Hales concluded by reading the address of a foreign nobleman to his son on the occasion of his initiation . We must abridge the addresses of the brethren whose healths folloived , but ifc ivere uncottrteous not to notice that of "The Visitors , " who formed the greatest portion of the assembly ; and to this Bro . Dr . Harcourt in
responding said , how much obliged they ivere by being favoured with the invitation to so hap 2 iy and auspicious a meeting . By a train of fortuitous circumstances he was placed in a high position in the Craft , and endeavoured on all occasions to carry out his vocation with integrity . He called the attention of the new made brethren especially to one great feature of our institution , and urged the support of the cause of charity . The healths of Bros . Ashley and Jordan , as also the Wardens , the Initiates , and others , Avere given and responded to ; and the meeting broke up soon after nine o ' clock .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JuitSKv . —Lodge L , a Cesaree ( No . 800 ) . —Au emergency meeting was hold on Monday , October 3 rd , in conformity ivith the resolution passed on September 29 th . The chair was occupied by Bro . Schmitt , ivho performed the ceremony of initiation , and admitted to the mysteries and privileges of Ereemasonry Jlr . Le Sueur . For the last time the brethren had the gratification of hearing from the Orator , in his official capacity , an able exposition of the tenets of the Order , so far as they are developed in
tho first degree . At its conclusion , the W . M ., Bro . Le Cras , announced that ho ivas about to enter on the important and gratifying , yet sorroivful , business of the evening , and haifug called upon the Director of Ceremonies to conduct , aud the ^ tivo Deacons to escort , the Orator to the front of the pedestal , he addressed him briefly , but AA'ith much feeling , in the following terms : — "Bro . Ratier , you are aware of tho object of our meeting this evening , namely , to present to you an address on your departure from among us , an address ivhich has been voted i by tlie
Lodgo ivith the most perfect unanimity and sincerity , audi ivhich expresses the high honour , respect , and esteem Avhich your conduct has gained for you in the hearts of all of us . We should be unjust towards you if AVO expressed unavailing regret on the severance of yonr connection w'ith us ; for you go to revisit your native country , to embrace an aged father , to take your proper place in the domestic circle , aud to receive the hearty congratulations of the friends of your yoi-ith , Great
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The Masonic Mirror.
snore . Ifc seems not out of place to allude to the predominating vice of ¦ our OAVU age—the worship of mammon—and it may truly be said that this idolatry is more extensive UOAV than Avhen Nebuchadnezzar set up the pillar of gold in the plains of Dura ; the difference is , thafc the sackbut , harp , and dulcimer , and all kinds of music , are not required to make men Avorship gold . With the vice of avarice ' that of selfishness is alivays allied—the love of self , which the world calls prudence , which is really carelessness for the welfare of others
, predominates every rank of life . NOAV this cold and calculating feeling forms no part of a Mason ' s creed , and ought to prove no part of a Mason ' s character , and hence AA-O may congratulate ourselves that Aviththe banc AA'e have the antidote . I trust that as speedily as possible arrangements ivill be made for establishing < i heueA'olent fund , and in connection with that object , you AA'ill occasionall y send a representative of the Lodge to the festivals in aid of the eharities . The funds of those lorious emanations of Masonryalthough
g , large , are not always equal to the demands . Our charitable institutions , as you are aware , are framed to meet every case of distress and need , and in the fluctuations of commerce , we cannot say ivhich of us , or our families , may require their assistance . " ' The Avidow's tear—the orphan ' s cry—AU wants our ready hands supply As far as poii-ei- is given ,
The naked clothed—the pris ' ner free , These are thy works SAA'eet charity , Revealed to us from heaven . ' " The imposing solemnity ivas gone through in a manner that gave satisfaction to ei'ery one present ; the musical arrangements being conducted by Bro . Charles Venables , assisted by Bros . Dyson and Tolley , of St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor ; the musical service , including the 133 rd Psalm , and a hymn , "Laud the Great Architect divine , " the responses , and sanctns ; these ivere all sung most effectively , and added much to the success of the eereinnnin . l .
The consecration ended , Bro . How resigned the chair to Bro . John B . Gibson , Prov . G . Sec . of Berks , Avho then proceeded ivith the installation of the W . M . ( Bro . Ii . P . Cossens ) , named in the ivarrant as the first Master , AVIIO Avas duly proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees , Bro . Gibson delivering the addresses in his accustomed admirable manner . Bro . Charles Venables ivas iiiA'ested as S . W ., and Bro . John Langton as J . W . ; the other offices are to be filled at the next meeting ofthe Lodge , AA'hich is to be held on the second Jlonday in November
. A ballot ivas then taken for the admission of the following gentlemen , which being unanimous in their favour , aud all being present , they were iuitiated into antient JIasonry in the most perfect and effective way by the W . M ., Bro . Jordan , acting as S . D .: —Henry Willey , Williams . George Bowyer , Thomas Greenhalf , Hodges , William Harding , Merritfc , and "WilhamgSkmdle , sen . ; also Henry Howard , as serving brother . At five o ' clock , the Lodge Avas closed in antient form , with solemn and the brethren
prnyei ; removed to the Orkney Arms Hotel , where an excellent dinner AA-as prepared , at ivhich thirty-six brethren assembled around the W . M ., who was supported on the right by the V . W . Bro . Robert Gibson , Prov . D . G . M ., Berks ; V . W . Bro . George Harcourt , M . D . , Prov . D . G . M ., Surrey ; Bro . W . Blenkin , P . Prov . S . G . W .. Surrey ; Bro . E . J Astley , Prov . ) S . G . W .. ! Berks : on [ the left by Bro . J . HOAV , the Consecrating Master ; Rei' . Bros . Hales and Roberts ; Bro . J . B . Gibson ,
Prov . G-. See ., Berks ; Bro . Jordan , P . Prov . G . Reg ., Berks ; etc .: and among others present ivere Bro . Henry Garrod , W . M ., No . 10 C 9 ; Bro . W . H . Cave , Prov . Assis . G . Dir . of Cers ., Berks ; Bi-o . George States , P . M ., No . 166 ; Bros . Pullen , L . Hon-, ' Wigginton , and others . Due honour having been done to the toasts , " The Queen aud the Craft , " " The M . W . Grand Master , " " The Deputy Grand JIaster and the rest of Grand Officers , " the health of the Marquis of Downshire , Prov . Grand Master , was responded fco hy his worthy Deputy , Bro . Robert Gibson , whose OAVU health , given with good effect by the W . JI ., came next in order .
The R . W . Bro . Gibson said that there were few occasions in his Masonic career that gave him more heartfelt pleasure than the present meeting , and he trusted that he should bo enabled to visit the St , John ' s Lodge on future occasions , so satisfied ivas he Avith the opening meeting . Bro How , having obtained permission , proposed the toast which came next in order , referring the brethren ' to the admirable manner in which Bro . Cossens commenced his duties , for never had he seen the ceremony of initiation more perfectl throughHo trusted that the
y gone . success of the Lodge would be commensurate ivith the zeal exhibited by its first Master , who , although now for the first time elevated to tha ' t distinguished position , ivas evident ) v a master in the arfc . Although not included in the toast , Bro . How said ho could not but allude to the satisfactory maimer in ivhich the AV . M . was aided bv his Wardens , and he was sure all ivould acknowled ge it were difficult to find many voting Masons more efficient officers than Bros . Veuables and Langton " The
. health of the W . M . was most warmly greeted . Bro . Cossens , in reply , referred to the difficulty felt by most men in finding words to express their feelings , in similar situations , when the tongue fails to give utterance to the outpourings of the heart . He had laid the foundation of a column , the capital on ivhich must be placed by his successors . In acknowledging the personal compliment he could but say his heart must be cold winch would not he warmed to enthusiasm by
so warm a greeting . This toast ivas followed by Lindsay ' s <• ' Excelsior , " most beautifully sung by Bro , Dyson ,
The R . W . D . Prov . Grand Master of Surrey having obtained the Master ' s gavel , said that , in all societies there must be instructors , and in the great and glorious association of Jlasons , such practised professors of the art were especially required . We could not pay proper homage to the Great Jehovah unless our solemn rites were carried out with all due observance . They had met to solemnly consecrate and . dedicate a Lodge , and unless that ceremonial were fficiently performed , the opening would
badly foreshadow the future of its career . The JIaster aud Wardens , without the advantage of au elder brother in the Craft in their advent , AA-ould be wanting that prestige essential to success , Bro . Harcourt said he ivould appeal to all who had witnessed the imposing solemnity of consecration , whether they had ever seen the rite more efficiently performed . Had the founders of the Lodge selected a brother who was not thoroughly conversant with his work , those AAIIO came far and near might have looked slihtingly upon the labours of the daybut a A \ fse choice had
g , been made on this occasion , and the result Avas that the day ' s proceedings were most satisfactory , and could never be effaced from their memories . Bro . Harcourt concluded by proposing the health ofthe Consecrating Master . Bro . How replied in terms fittiug to the kind reception he had met , and tendered his thanks to those u-ho had assisted him , especially Bro . George States , his efficient Director of Ceremonies .
The Worshipful JIaster next proposed the health of two brethren who had so essentially rendered service in the business of the day , he alluded to Bro . John Gibson , the installing JIaster , so Avell kuoivn to every JIason in the province as most zealous in the cause , and to whom personally he was so much indebted for his kindness on this and on all occasions . With that brother he AA-ould unite the Rev . Bro . Hales , who so Avell discharged the sacred duty of Chaplain . Bro . J . B . Gibson , in a brief reply , congratulated the JIaster , Wardens aud Brethren on the establishment oi the Lodgo and the successful way in which it commenced .
Bro . Hales also congratulated the JIaster on the encouraging way in ivhich the new Lodge had started into being . Some time ago he had seen a very venerable Avarrant for the constitution of one of our oldest Lodges . Ifc ivas Avormeateu , but there , still full to tlie VICAV , were inscribed the names of the brethren by whom the Lodge AA-as originally worked —nearly two hundred years ago . He ivished that tivo centuries hence ( he spoke under permission of Dr . Gumming , who IIOAV limited the existence of the world to seven years ) , ivhen all around him ivere gathered
to their graves , that the name of their honoured JIaster might still survive , and that in the still sun-iving Avarrant , he , though dead , might continue to speak . Their JIaster had that day crowned the summit of a noble pillar Avhose base was built on the imperishable foundation of right and truth . The reverend brother went on to remark on the goodly number of initiates who had that night entered the rank and file of Masonry . He ivould tell these brethren that in so doing they had not honoured Jfasoniy , but Masonry them . They Ai-ere now charged w'ith a double
responsibility . Let them walk wisely before these who were without . If they ever forget that they ivere men , the uninitiated world would soon remember that they were Jlasons . Bro . Hales concluded by reading the address of a foreign nobleman to his son on the occasion of his initiation . We must abridge the addresses of the brethren whose healths folloived , but ifc ivere uncottrteous not to notice that of "The Visitors , " who formed the greatest portion of the assembly ; and to this Bro . Dr . Harcourt in
responding said , how much obliged they ivere by being favoured with the invitation to so hap 2 iy and auspicious a meeting . By a train of fortuitous circumstances he was placed in a high position in the Craft , and endeavoured on all occasions to carry out his vocation with integrity . He called the attention of the new made brethren especially to one great feature of our institution , and urged the support of the cause of charity . The healths of Bros . Ashley and Jordan , as also the Wardens , the Initiates , and others , Avere given and responded to ; and the meeting broke up soon after nine o ' clock .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . JuitSKv . —Lodge L , a Cesaree ( No . 800 ) . —Au emergency meeting was hold on Monday , October 3 rd , in conformity ivith the resolution passed on September 29 th . The chair was occupied by Bro . Schmitt , ivho performed the ceremony of initiation , and admitted to the mysteries and privileges of Ereemasonry Jlr . Le Sueur . For the last time the brethren had the gratification of hearing from the Orator , in his official capacity , an able exposition of the tenets of the Order , so far as they are developed in
tho first degree . At its conclusion , the W . M ., Bro . Le Cras , announced that ho ivas about to enter on the important and gratifying , yet sorroivful , business of the evening , and haifug called upon the Director of Ceremonies to conduct , aud the ^ tivo Deacons to escort , the Orator to the front of the pedestal , he addressed him briefly , but AA'ith much feeling , in the following terms : — "Bro . Ratier , you are aware of tho object of our meeting this evening , namely , to present to you an address on your departure from among us , an address ivhich has been voted i by tlie
Lodgo ivith the most perfect unanimity and sincerity , audi ivhich expresses the high honour , respect , and esteem Avhich your conduct has gained for you in the hearts of all of us . We should be unjust towards you if AVO expressed unavailing regret on the severance of yonr connection w'ith us ; for you go to revisit your native country , to embrace an aged father , to take your proper place in the domestic circle , aud to receive the hearty congratulations of the friends of your yoi-ith , Great