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Consecration Of The King's Cross Lodge No. 1732.
CONSECRATION OF THE KING'S CROSS LODGE NO . 1732 .
rpiIE Founders of this Lodgo aro brethren who , for tho most part , - » - havo been associated with the Metropolitan Club , 2 G 9 Pentonville-road , since its formation . It will be within tho recollection of our readers that tho Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , consecrated in 187-t , hold its meetings here up till the latter half of the year 1877 , when , in consequence of the limited accommodation tho proprietors woro enabled to spare tho members of the Lodge—which in numbers
had far exceeded the anticipations of its founders—it had to seek more capacious quarters for holding its meetings . However , so comfortable had the brethren been made , and so attentive had the management been to their wishes , that it was not unreasonable to suppose that those who wore entrusted with tho duty of founding a fresh Lodge should bear in mind how well thoy had been attended to .
Consequently , the Metropolitan Club was chosen as the quarters of tho King ' s Cross Lodge , and Wednesday last was the day fixed for its consecration . Bro . J . J . Michael , P . M . 1107 and 1507 , was the W . M . designate , and in making the necessary arrangements for the consecration he was ably assisted by Bros . XV . M . Stiles and F . Saintsbury . Bro . James Terry P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ,
Prov . Grand D . of C . Herts , had been appointed by the M . W . the G . M . H . R . H . the Princo of Wales as Consecrating Officer , and onr worthy brother had for this occasion the able assistance of Bro . W . Clarko P . M . 114 , Prov . G . D . of C . Suffolk . To " the Masonic Quartette " was entrusted the musical arrangements , and so far all were agreed that the right men were in their proper places . The brethren assembled
at 3 . 30 , when amongst those present we noticed Bros . Jas . Terry , Thomas Cnbitt P . G . P ., T . W . Knight P . M . 615 , & c , W . Clarko P . M . 114 , C . Re iter P . M . 1107 , C B . Payne G . T ., Willis P . M ., Thomas Walton W . M ., A . G . Creak S . W ., C . Buckhurst 157 ; J . G . Humphrey 167 , F . W . Ellis 177 , C . Solomon U . S . A ., H . Massey P . M . 619 , Thomas Puzey W . M . 1107 , Burgess Perry 1185 , R . J . Tubbs
1305 , Arthur Thomas 1319 , L . Bamberger 1366 , W . XV . Morgan 1385 , B . Kingham W . M ., G . Musgrave , Henry Lovegrove , Edmonds , S . Beattie , Howisoa 1507 ; C . P . Kempe 1615 , XV . J . Murlis P . M ., G . Penn W . M ., Parkhouse 1642 ; E . Moss 1706 , & c . On entering tho Lodgo Bro . Terry appointed Bros . T . Cnbitt and T . W . Knight to the Wardens' chair , whilo Bro . Renter acted as
Inner Guard . Tha Lodge was then opened , and the ceremony commenced . Wo have lately so often had to record the doings at new Lodges that on this occasion we will content ourselves by remarking that the whole of the proceedings wont off admirably . Bro . Terry fully sustained his reputation , and his exertions were ably seconded by Bro . Clarke , while the experience and efficiency of the musical
party left nothing to be desired . On the conclusion of the consecration Bro . J . J . Michael was presented as tho W . M . designate , and regularly installed as the first Master of the Lodge . The following were the Officers appointed for the year : — W . M . Stiles S . W ., J . T . Briggs P . M . 151 J . W , F . Saintsbury Sec , Rose ( uominated for office of Treasurer ) , H . Stiles S . D ., H . Higgins P . M . J . D ., L . Solomon I . G .,
Daley Tyler . Bro . Michael has a ready flow of words , and in investinghis Officers made use of some very happy and felicitous expressions , which seemed to give great satisfaction to his listeners . After tho addresses had been given—that to the Master and brethren by Bro . Terry , and that to the Wardens by Bro . Clarke—Bro . Michael said his first was a most pleasant duty . It was to thank Bro . Terry and the brethren
who had assisted him for tho admirable manner in which they had performed the ceremonies . He then proposed that honorary member , ship . eluiiiM bo offered to Bros . Terry , Cnbitt , Knight , Clarke , and Reuier . This was seconded by Bro . Stiles , put to the Lodge by Bro . Briggs , and received unanimous approval . Bro . Terry briefly acknowledged the compliment for himself and the other brethren named .
Propositions for initiation and joining were then handed in , and the Lodge was closed . After a brief interval , the banquet was served ; Bro . Cox , Manager of tho Clnb , superintended . The tables were bounteously supplied , while the quality of the viands was unexceptionable . After grace had been sung , Bro . Michael rose to give the first toast , the Queen and the Craft ; this was not only the first toast
on all occasions , but in this instance it was the first that had ever been given in the King ' s Cross Lodge . After the National Anthem , the W . M . proposed the health of the M . W . G . M ., and Bro . Musgrave sang God bless the Prince of Wales . With the health of the Pro G . M . the D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers , wis associated the name of Bro . Thomas Cnbitt , who referred to the interest taken in the Craft
by the members of the present Royal Family . Bro . Terry then rose to propose tho health of the W . Master . Bro . Michael was one in whom the members could place the most implicit reliance . In other Lodges where he had served the office of Master he had done good suit and service . The duties of a W . M . of a new Lodge were not light . He had to consolidate the several interests , aud
to harmonise and subdue any variances that might arise . He congratulated the members on having selected Bro . Michael . He ventured to prophecy that if twelve montln hence he might havo the honour and tho privilege of being present , he would find the brethren ready to accord to Bro . Michael their cordial approbation . Bro . Terry urged the brethren to bo careful in tho selection of fit and proper
candidates to join them ; lie pressed on them to be very mindful not to ask into their Lodge a brother who they felt they ought not to introduce to their home circle . He then called on them to drink the toast . The W . M ., in reply , said that Bro . Terry had alluded to the fact of his having already served the office of Master in two Lodges . He stood before them , however , to-night as the first W . M . of this Lodge ;
and ho might add he scarcely knew whether he stood on his head or his heels ; therefore , he hoped tbe brethren would excuse him if he made any mistakes . Bro . Terry had spoken of his responsibility ; he to-night trept-ed Bro . Terry as the representative of our M . W . G . M . ; no oue in the Craft felt their responsibility more than he did . He knew this , that much as he had tried , he had never been able to satisfy himself , He had always felt that there was a something
Consecration Of The King's Cross Lodge No. 1732.
he ought to do , bnt as yot had never been able to achieve it . As regards tho admission of brethren to tho Lodge , he thought it was all very well for a Master to say ho wonld do this or that , and admit only gentlemen who were Al . Why should brethren over depart from this principle ? Was it on account of the impetus given to Freemasonry that they did this ? If so , it was tho fault of Free .
masons . Many of the outside world were anxious to know what Freemasons knew ; why should this knowledge bo acquired for a few pence ? The brethren forming this Lodgo were few in number , why should they foirfet the power to exclude those whose introduction to Freemasonry might be inimical to its interests ? Was it not their bounden duty to see that only those who would study the interests of
Freemasonry should be admitted ? Freemasonry was different to other institutions . Freemasons did not subscribe over £ 10 , 000 in one year without an object in view . From the highest to tho lowest , they asked only for the admission of those who wonld be an ornament to the Craft , and it was not those who had money only that they wanted . Ho trusted it would be the object of the King ' s Cross
Lodge to admit only true men . As yet they had no initiate , and they would not introduce ono with whom they wero not satisfied . Let them keep thab object in view , and only admit those who wero fit to join tho Masonio body . We are a Lodge ; let us do our duty . The health of the Consecrating Officer , and of the brethren who assisted , was next given . The W . M . tendered , on behalf of the
founders , his heartiest thanks for the way in which Bro . Terry had conducted the proceedings . Bro . Cnbitt had helped them to obtain the Warrant . Bro . Knight had done good service in his Province , and was always willing to advance the interests of Freemasonry . Brother Renter they must not forget ; and then came Bro . Clarke . Though the last mentioned , not the least in their esteem . Bro .
Terry acknowledged the compliment , and was followed by Bro . Clarke , who delivered a capital speech . He followed Masonry from a sincere love he had for it . He trusted so long as the Lodges were ruled as they were , and guided upon the precepts inculcated by the volume of tho Sacred Law , to see Masons adorn their profession . No one conld be a good Mason and be at the same time a bad man . " The Visitors "
was replied to by Bros . Walton , Penn , and several others . The Officers , in response to their health , each addressed a few words ; and Bro . Terry replied for tho Masonic Charities . The Tyler then gave his toast , and tho brethren dispersed . A capital selection of pieces was given during the evening by the musical party , which com . prised Bros . George Musgrave , Burgess Perry , Edwin Moss and Arthur Thomas .
The Owl Club.
THE OWL CLUB .
THIS very excellent Club held another of its agreeable meetings on tho 28 th nit ,, at their usual quarters in tho Guildhall Tavern . The programme was entirely devoted to selections from the works of our great composer , the late Sir Henry Bishop , whoso reputation will always entitle him to a place in the foremost rank of English musicians . Under these circumstances , wo were not surprised at finding the audience oven more numerous and appreciative than
usual . The Concert opaued with tho well known glee , " Come , thon Monarch of the Vine , " followed by tho round , " Whon the wind blows . " These served to give those present an idea of the treat that was in store for them . Mr . Albert Hubbard sang , " Oh ! firm as oak , " with groat effect . In tho sestett , " Give me a cup , " which went admirably , tho solo part was taken by Mr . Albert James . Tho
glee , " Majestic night , " was followed by that sweetest and most popular of all Bishop ' s songs , " My pretty Jane , " which was rendered with such exquisite taste by Mr . Arthur Thompson that the audience called unanimously for its repetition . The glee , " Sleep gentle lady , " and the chorus , " The tiger couches , " from The Maniac , or the Swiss Banditti , brought the first portion of the entertainment to a
conclusion . The second was equally effective , and gave , if possible , even greater satisfaction . " Fill boys and drink about , " from the Miller and his Men , served admirably as an introduction , and led up to the well-known trio and chorus from Guy Mannering— " The winds whistle cold . " Then came what we feel justified aa describing as the gem of the programme , "The Pilgrim of Love , " from the Noble
Outlaw . This was entrusted to Mr . Albert James , who sang it exquisitely . There are few indeed who could have surpassed him either in perfection of execution or in the feeling with which he rendered it . A trio , " Sportive little trifler , " composed in the year 1798 , when Bishop was but a youth of 15 years of age , came next , and then Mr . W . H . Harper gave a recital on the pianoforte of that beautiful
piece , " Home , Sweet Home , " which , had the composer written nothing ese , would serve to keep up his reputation among all homeloving Englishmen . A glee , " No more tho moon , " the quartette , "Breathe , my harp , " and the chorus , "Bold Robin Hood , " from Maid Marian , closed the concert , which was patiently listened to , and deservedly applauded throughout .
The District Grand Lodge of British Barmah held ita Quarterly Communication on the 11 th September last , under the presidency of E . W . Bro . H , Krauss D . G . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Dawson Dep . D . G . M ., E . J . L . Twynam as D . S . G . W ., B . Samuel as D . J . G . W ., and
other officers , as well as by the representatives of sundry Lodges . Various reports and applications were submitted , and the D . G . Treasurer ' s accounts were presented aud proved satisfactory . Including the balance in hand in
June , the receipts amount to over 348 rupees , and the expenditure to over 26-5 rupees . The D . G . L . Benevolent fund shows receipts < JG 7 rupees , and expenditure 380 rupees . A sum of 500 rnpee ^ is due to this fund by tho D . G , Lodge ,
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Consecration Of The King's Cross Lodge No. 1732.
CONSECRATION OF THE KING'S CROSS LODGE NO . 1732 .
rpiIE Founders of this Lodgo aro brethren who , for tho most part , - » - havo been associated with the Metropolitan Club , 2 G 9 Pentonville-road , since its formation . It will be within tho recollection of our readers that tho Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , consecrated in 187-t , hold its meetings here up till the latter half of the year 1877 , when , in consequence of the limited accommodation tho proprietors woro enabled to spare tho members of the Lodge—which in numbers
had far exceeded the anticipations of its founders—it had to seek more capacious quarters for holding its meetings . However , so comfortable had the brethren been made , and so attentive had the management been to their wishes , that it was not unreasonable to suppose that those who wore entrusted with tho duty of founding a fresh Lodge should bear in mind how well thoy had been attended to .
Consequently , the Metropolitan Club was chosen as the quarters of tho King ' s Cross Lodge , and Wednesday last was the day fixed for its consecration . Bro . J . J . Michael , P . M . 1107 and 1507 , was the W . M . designate , and in making the necessary arrangements for the consecration he was ably assisted by Bros . XV . M . Stiles and F . Saintsbury . Bro . James Terry P . M ., Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ,
Prov . Grand D . of C . Herts , had been appointed by the M . W . the G . M . H . R . H . the Princo of Wales as Consecrating Officer , and onr worthy brother had for this occasion the able assistance of Bro . W . Clarko P . M . 114 , Prov . G . D . of C . Suffolk . To " the Masonic Quartette " was entrusted the musical arrangements , and so far all were agreed that the right men were in their proper places . The brethren assembled
at 3 . 30 , when amongst those present we noticed Bros . Jas . Terry , Thomas Cnbitt P . G . P ., T . W . Knight P . M . 615 , & c , W . Clarko P . M . 114 , C . Re iter P . M . 1107 , C B . Payne G . T ., Willis P . M ., Thomas Walton W . M ., A . G . Creak S . W ., C . Buckhurst 157 ; J . G . Humphrey 167 , F . W . Ellis 177 , C . Solomon U . S . A ., H . Massey P . M . 619 , Thomas Puzey W . M . 1107 , Burgess Perry 1185 , R . J . Tubbs
1305 , Arthur Thomas 1319 , L . Bamberger 1366 , W . XV . Morgan 1385 , B . Kingham W . M ., G . Musgrave , Henry Lovegrove , Edmonds , S . Beattie , Howisoa 1507 ; C . P . Kempe 1615 , XV . J . Murlis P . M ., G . Penn W . M ., Parkhouse 1642 ; E . Moss 1706 , & c . On entering tho Lodgo Bro . Terry appointed Bros . T . Cnbitt and T . W . Knight to the Wardens' chair , whilo Bro . Renter acted as
Inner Guard . Tha Lodge was then opened , and the ceremony commenced . Wo have lately so often had to record the doings at new Lodges that on this occasion we will content ourselves by remarking that the whole of the proceedings wont off admirably . Bro . Terry fully sustained his reputation , and his exertions were ably seconded by Bro . Clarke , while the experience and efficiency of the musical
party left nothing to be desired . On the conclusion of the consecration Bro . J . J . Michael was presented as tho W . M . designate , and regularly installed as the first Master of the Lodge . The following were the Officers appointed for the year : — W . M . Stiles S . W ., J . T . Briggs P . M . 151 J . W , F . Saintsbury Sec , Rose ( uominated for office of Treasurer ) , H . Stiles S . D ., H . Higgins P . M . J . D ., L . Solomon I . G .,
Daley Tyler . Bro . Michael has a ready flow of words , and in investinghis Officers made use of some very happy and felicitous expressions , which seemed to give great satisfaction to his listeners . After tho addresses had been given—that to the Master and brethren by Bro . Terry , and that to the Wardens by Bro . Clarke—Bro . Michael said his first was a most pleasant duty . It was to thank Bro . Terry and the brethren
who had assisted him for tho admirable manner in which they had performed the ceremonies . He then proposed that honorary member , ship . eluiiiM bo offered to Bros . Terry , Cnbitt , Knight , Clarke , and Reuier . This was seconded by Bro . Stiles , put to the Lodge by Bro . Briggs , and received unanimous approval . Bro . Terry briefly acknowledged the compliment for himself and the other brethren named .
Propositions for initiation and joining were then handed in , and the Lodge was closed . After a brief interval , the banquet was served ; Bro . Cox , Manager of tho Clnb , superintended . The tables were bounteously supplied , while the quality of the viands was unexceptionable . After grace had been sung , Bro . Michael rose to give the first toast , the Queen and the Craft ; this was not only the first toast
on all occasions , but in this instance it was the first that had ever been given in the King ' s Cross Lodge . After the National Anthem , the W . M . proposed the health of the M . W . G . M ., and Bro . Musgrave sang God bless the Prince of Wales . With the health of the Pro G . M . the D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers , wis associated the name of Bro . Thomas Cnbitt , who referred to the interest taken in the Craft
by the members of the present Royal Family . Bro . Terry then rose to propose tho health of the W . Master . Bro . Michael was one in whom the members could place the most implicit reliance . In other Lodges where he had served the office of Master he had done good suit and service . The duties of a W . M . of a new Lodge were not light . He had to consolidate the several interests , aud
to harmonise and subdue any variances that might arise . He congratulated the members on having selected Bro . Michael . He ventured to prophecy that if twelve montln hence he might havo the honour and tho privilege of being present , he would find the brethren ready to accord to Bro . Michael their cordial approbation . Bro . Terry urged the brethren to bo careful in tho selection of fit and proper
candidates to join them ; lie pressed on them to be very mindful not to ask into their Lodge a brother who they felt they ought not to introduce to their home circle . He then called on them to drink the toast . The W . M ., in reply , said that Bro . Terry had alluded to the fact of his having already served the office of Master in two Lodges . He stood before them , however , to-night as the first W . M . of this Lodge ;
and ho might add he scarcely knew whether he stood on his head or his heels ; therefore , he hoped tbe brethren would excuse him if he made any mistakes . Bro . Terry had spoken of his responsibility ; he to-night trept-ed Bro . Terry as the representative of our M . W . G . M . ; no oue in the Craft felt their responsibility more than he did . He knew this , that much as he had tried , he had never been able to satisfy himself , He had always felt that there was a something
Consecration Of The King's Cross Lodge No. 1732.
he ought to do , bnt as yot had never been able to achieve it . As regards tho admission of brethren to tho Lodge , he thought it was all very well for a Master to say ho wonld do this or that , and admit only gentlemen who were Al . Why should brethren over depart from this principle ? Was it on account of the impetus given to Freemasonry that they did this ? If so , it was tho fault of Free .
masons . Many of the outside world were anxious to know what Freemasons knew ; why should this knowledge bo acquired for a few pence ? The brethren forming this Lodgo were few in number , why should they foirfet the power to exclude those whose introduction to Freemasonry might be inimical to its interests ? Was it not their bounden duty to see that only those who would study the interests of
Freemasonry should be admitted ? Freemasonry was different to other institutions . Freemasons did not subscribe over £ 10 , 000 in one year without an object in view . From the highest to tho lowest , they asked only for the admission of those who wonld be an ornament to the Craft , and it was not those who had money only that they wanted . Ho trusted it would be the object of the King ' s Cross
Lodge to admit only true men . As yet they had no initiate , and they would not introduce ono with whom they wero not satisfied . Let them keep thab object in view , and only admit those who wero fit to join tho Masonio body . We are a Lodge ; let us do our duty . The health of the Consecrating Officer , and of the brethren who assisted , was next given . The W . M . tendered , on behalf of the
founders , his heartiest thanks for the way in which Bro . Terry had conducted the proceedings . Bro . Cnbitt had helped them to obtain the Warrant . Bro . Knight had done good service in his Province , and was always willing to advance the interests of Freemasonry . Brother Renter they must not forget ; and then came Bro . Clarke . Though the last mentioned , not the least in their esteem . Bro .
Terry acknowledged the compliment , and was followed by Bro . Clarke , who delivered a capital speech . He followed Masonry from a sincere love he had for it . He trusted so long as the Lodges were ruled as they were , and guided upon the precepts inculcated by the volume of tho Sacred Law , to see Masons adorn their profession . No one conld be a good Mason and be at the same time a bad man . " The Visitors "
was replied to by Bros . Walton , Penn , and several others . The Officers , in response to their health , each addressed a few words ; and Bro . Terry replied for tho Masonic Charities . The Tyler then gave his toast , and tho brethren dispersed . A capital selection of pieces was given during the evening by the musical party , which com . prised Bros . George Musgrave , Burgess Perry , Edwin Moss and Arthur Thomas .
The Owl Club.
THE OWL CLUB .
THIS very excellent Club held another of its agreeable meetings on tho 28 th nit ,, at their usual quarters in tho Guildhall Tavern . The programme was entirely devoted to selections from the works of our great composer , the late Sir Henry Bishop , whoso reputation will always entitle him to a place in the foremost rank of English musicians . Under these circumstances , wo were not surprised at finding the audience oven more numerous and appreciative than
usual . The Concert opaued with tho well known glee , " Come , thon Monarch of the Vine , " followed by tho round , " Whon the wind blows . " These served to give those present an idea of the treat that was in store for them . Mr . Albert Hubbard sang , " Oh ! firm as oak , " with groat effect . In tho sestett , " Give me a cup , " which went admirably , tho solo part was taken by Mr . Albert James . Tho
glee , " Majestic night , " was followed by that sweetest and most popular of all Bishop ' s songs , " My pretty Jane , " which was rendered with such exquisite taste by Mr . Arthur Thompson that the audience called unanimously for its repetition . The glee , " Sleep gentle lady , " and the chorus , " The tiger couches , " from The Maniac , or the Swiss Banditti , brought the first portion of the entertainment to a
conclusion . The second was equally effective , and gave , if possible , even greater satisfaction . " Fill boys and drink about , " from the Miller and his Men , served admirably as an introduction , and led up to the well-known trio and chorus from Guy Mannering— " The winds whistle cold . " Then came what we feel justified aa describing as the gem of the programme , "The Pilgrim of Love , " from the Noble
Outlaw . This was entrusted to Mr . Albert James , who sang it exquisitely . There are few indeed who could have surpassed him either in perfection of execution or in the feeling with which he rendered it . A trio , " Sportive little trifler , " composed in the year 1798 , when Bishop was but a youth of 15 years of age , came next , and then Mr . W . H . Harper gave a recital on the pianoforte of that beautiful
piece , " Home , Sweet Home , " which , had the composer written nothing ese , would serve to keep up his reputation among all homeloving Englishmen . A glee , " No more tho moon , " the quartette , "Breathe , my harp , " and the chorus , "Bold Robin Hood , " from Maid Marian , closed the concert , which was patiently listened to , and deservedly applauded throughout .
The District Grand Lodge of British Barmah held ita Quarterly Communication on the 11 th September last , under the presidency of E . W . Bro . H , Krauss D . G . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . Dawson Dep . D . G . M ., E . J . L . Twynam as D . S . G . W ., B . Samuel as D . J . G . W ., and
other officers , as well as by the representatives of sundry Lodges . Various reports and applications were submitted , and the D . G . Treasurer ' s accounts were presented aud proved satisfactory . Including the balance in hand in
June , the receipts amount to over 348 rupees , and the expenditure to over 26-5 rupees . The D . G . L . Benevolent fund shows receipts < JG 7 rupees , and expenditure 380 rupees . A sum of 500 rnpee ^ is due to this fund by tho D . G , Lodge ,