Consecration Of Royal Naval College Lodge, No. 1593.

CONSECRATION OF ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE LODGE , No . 1593 .

ONE of tho most interesting meetings of the year took place within tho Royal Naval College , Greenwich , on tho 22 nd u ^* , when a goodly number of eminent brethren assembled * the purpose of consecrating the above Lodgo . As we so re cently gave tho detailed particulars of this ceremony , wo need ° nly remark that the formula was not only ably , but most

eloquently porformod , by tho Rev . Bro . Thos . Robinson M . A . F . M . 88 , 709 , P . P . G . S . W . Kent , who afterwards installed Professor Robert Kalley Miller P . M . 859 , P . P . J . G . W . Cambridge , W . M . designate , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then invested tho Wardens designate , viz ., Bros . Scott James Bailey Wilcox ll . ii . S . W ., aud Thos . Charles Pascoe R . N . J . W . The following officers were then appointed

and invested : —Bros . Dr . Pink Treasurer , W . J . Blakey P . M . 184 , 1174 P . P . A . D . C . Kent , Secretary pro tern , Lieut . Southwell T . Bourke S . D ., Lieut . Francis Knowles J . D ., Lieut . Georgo Cotton Stapleton I . G ., Lieut . Francis A . Symes Organist . After several names had been tendered for increasing the numbers of the Lodge , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the

Trafalgar Hotel , where they were regaled with the good things of life . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., in terms which elicited the warmest enthusiasm , and " Our Hercules , " in his response for Grand Lodge Officers , took the opportunity to enlarge upon the merits of our Charitable Institutions , and by his open , honest and candid declarations , succeeded in cementing more firmly

the ties of friendship , which the founders of this Lodge havo so loug held towards him . Upon the toast of tho Consecrating and Installing Officer being given , which was received with vociferous cheering , tho W . M . thanked our Rev . Brother , on behalf of tho Lodge , for the inestimable service he had rendered in the day ' s proceedings . Bro . Robinson briefly responded , assuring the brethren that the

pleasuro was equally great to him , inasmuch that the founding brethren were bound to make the Lodgo an unprecedented success . Ho desired , before sitting down , to propose tho toast of the W . M ., a brother whose talent had won for him great honours . Not only had ho distinguished himself at the University of Cambridge , but as a Mason-he had made his " Mark , " and all wished him health to continue the

labours to which he was so fondly attached . Tho remainder of the toasts having been gone through , the brethren separated . Amongst those present were—Bros . Skinner G . Gilbert , C . G . Robinson W . M . 709 , Dudley Court , J . C . Dockwell , A . Wodehouse , F . Biuckes P . G . S ., W . Bristow P . G . S ., G . White W . M . 1174 , T . S . Warno P . M . 20 , P . P . G . A . S . Kent , E . G . Bum 3 tead P . M . 548 , Dr . Crittenden W . M . 548 , J . J . West P . M . 548 , Captain Watson P . P . G . D . C . Kent , J . C .

Seard W . M . 140 , with his two Wardens , E . A . Mannd J . W . 859 , J . Shaw W . M . 79 , H . W . Townscud S . W . 1428 , R . Trim P . M . 1320 , L . B . Sparks 140 , Madgwick 1029 , H . Robert 79 . Wo congratulate the members of this Lcdgo upon its consecration , and hopo the bright and happy future may bo realised , aud in wishing tho W . M . health and strength to perform his duties , beg to say , we shall be glad to hear from him at all times upon Masonic matters in tho interest ol his Lodge .

Consecration Of The Upper Norwood Lodge, No. 1586.

CONSECRATION OF THE UPPER NORWOOD LODGE , No . 1586 .

A WARRANT having been granted for a new Lodge as above , the brethren assembled at tho Whito Hart Hotel , Upper Norwood , on the 26 th nit . Bro . Frances P . M ., P . G . D . Surrey , was the Consecrating officer , and ho discharged his duty in a very perfect manner . Tho musical arrangements were under tho direction of Bro . Jas . Coward P . G . O ., aud tho singing was excellently rendered by Bros .

Fox and Steadmau . A board of Installed Masters was formed , aud Bro . Jas . Kew P . M . 179 , in a very efficient manner , installed Bro . Mnller into tho chair . The following were the officers appointed—Bros . Hopekirk P . M . 179 S . W ., G . Cragg J . W ., Hammond P . M . Trea ., Drake Sec ., Kidman S . D ., Paul J . D ., Boyer I . G ., Pugsloy D . C .,

Crouch W . S ., Pringlo A . S ., Guest Org . Several brethren were proposed for joining , and propositions for initiation were handed in . Votes of thanks were unanimously given , and recorded on the minutes , and honorary membership to Bros . Frances , Kew , Coward , Fox , Steadman , and Hammond P . G . S . Middlesex . The Lodge was

then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided by Bro . Lodger . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts aud complimentary speeches were given . Bros . Fox and Steadmau contributed to the harmony , Bro . Coward presiding at the pianoforte . Tho Visitors were Bros . Kain P . P . G . S ., Warwick , Benham W . M . 1339 , J . F . Sawyer and Hopwood P . M . 1512 .

On Tuesday next the Dalhousie Lod ge of Instruction will hold its anniversary meeting at tho lloyal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , supper on table at 7 o ' clock .

Bro . R . W . Bell , late of the Enterprise Tavern , Long Acre , has purchased Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons'Avenue , where several Lodges and Chapters are held . Bro . Bell , well known as a caterer , will doubtless prove a worthy successor to Bro . Gosden .

Lro . Wills , E . H . S ., of the Royal Exotic Nursery , Onslow crescent , had tho honour of receivin g the commands o H . R . H . the Duke of Edinburgh for the iloral decoration

of the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Box . He alsi supplied the magnificent and tastefull y arranged bouquet : that were presented to Her Majesty the Queen , H . R . B the Princess of Wales , and H . R . H . the Princess Beatrice .

Province Of South Wales (Eastern Division.) Consecration Of A New Lodge At Swansea.

PROVINCE OF SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION . ) CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE AT SWANSEA .

THE ceremony of consecration of the Caradoc Lodge , No . 1573 , took place on Thurday , tho 17 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Caerstreet , Swansea . There was a large gathering of brethren , every Lodge in the province being represented , together with an unusually largo muster of visitors from tho sister province and the neig hbour , ing towns . Tho Lodge was opened at two o ' clock by Bro . Georgo Bradford ,

P . Prov . G . Sup . Works ., P . M . No . 237 , assisted by the P . M . 's and officers of the same Lodge . Tho Lodgo having been opened in due form , the E . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Theodore Mansel Talbot , the W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Mastor , Bro . Edward James Morris , and tho officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , entered the Lodge in procession ,

marshalled by tho P . G . D . C . Bro . Evan Thomas W . M ., No . 679 ; the following officers being in attendance : Bros . W . Whittington P . S . G . W ., James G . Hall P . P . S . G . W ., Marmaduke Tennaut P . P . S . W ., George B . Brock P . P . S . G . W ., Rowland Thomas P . P . J . G . W ., George Allen P . P . J . G . W ., T . D . Daniel P . P . J . G . W ., Rev . J . J . S . Moore LL . D ., P . G . C ., John Jones P . G . Treas ., James Goodall P . G . Reg ., Lawrence

Tulloch P . P . G . Jlcg ., Samuel B . Power P . P . G . Reg ., Charles Taylor P . G . D ., Seigmund Weichert P . P . G . D ., James Hurman P . P . G . D ., W . H . Tucker P . P . G . D ., W . H . Davies P . P . G . D ., Edward Daniel P . P . G . D ., W . G . Davies P . P . G . Sup . Wks ., George Bradford P . P . G . Sup . Wks ., Evan Thomas P . G . D . C , W . L . R . Jackson P . G . D . C , Thomas Powell P . P . G . D . C , J . Jones-Hewson P . P . G . D . C , E . F . Daniel P . G . S . B .,

John Rogers P . P . G . S . B ., Arthur L . Struve P . G . Org ., Howel W , Williams P . P . G . Pnrst ., Thomas G . Glass P . Prov . Grand Purst ., Thomas Thomas , William Little , Thomas McKimm , D . R . David , G . H . White P . G . Stewards , George Bnllerwell P . G . Tyler . Also Bros . W . J . Morgan P . P . J . G . W . Western Division , Rev . A . H . P . Trewman P . P . G . C Somerset , C V . Harding P . G . Org . W . Division ,

J . B . Hall P . G . D . C Leicester , W . Harries , Tenby ; E . W . Fenton , Hereford ; J . Edwards Price , W . Paxton Garrett , E . S . Hartland , W , Aubrey Essery , J . C . Sladen , J . L . White , W . Mitchell , D . C Jones , J . R . Davies , D . Rosser , J . Bowen , W . Morgan , W . Dobbs , W . Watkins , D . Jenkins , G . Shaddich , H . Simons , S . Thompson , R . Main , J . S . Woolley , G . J . Alexander , M . Wayno Morgan , H . K . Bill , A . F .

Bayntun , H . A . Latimer , R . D . Burnie , John B . Richards , John Rhys , J . Moody , W . Garland , and many others . The chair having been taken by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . James Goodall P . G . Reg . and P . M . No . 237 read the petition and warrant of constitution , after which the ceremony of consecration was performed by tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master in his usual

masterly and impressive manner , assisted by the W . the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and by Bros . Marmaduko Tennant P . P . S . G . W . and P . M . No . 833 , Rowland Thomas P . P . J . G . W ., and P . M . No . 364 , and S . Weichert P . P . S . G . D ., and W . M . No . 36 , Bro . Evan Thomas ably assisting as P . G . D . C . The oration was delivered aud the customary prayers were offered up by the Prov . G . Chaplain Bro . the

Rev . J . J . S . Moore LL . D ., and Bro . Arthur L . Struvo presided with great ability at tho organ . At tho conclusion of tho consocration ceremony , the "W . Mt designate of the Caradoc Lodge , Bro . John Rogers P . P . G . S . B ., was presented to the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , by the V . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , who referred in terms of high commendations

to the zeal , ability and Masonic knowledge displayed by this brother , who was accordingly installed as First W . M . in accordance with ancient custom . The ceremonial observances being conducted throughout by the R . W . P . G . M . The following brethren wero then appointed and invested as officers for the year : —Bros . James Livingston ( Mayor of Swansea )

S . W ., Rev . John J . Stevenson Moore LL . D ., P . G . Chaplain J . W ., W . Michell Treasurer , J . L . White Secretary , J . C Sladen S . D ., W . Dobbs J . D ., W . A . Essery D . C ., D . C . Jones I . G ., W . Watkins and David Rosser Stewards , and George Bullerwell P . G . T . Tyler . Votes of thanks having been proposed , agreed to , aud acknowledged by the R . W . P . G . M ., and tho W . D . P . G . M ., several candidates were

proposed for initiation , and after some routine business the Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Mackworth Arms Hotel , Bro . W . Stone catering , to the satisfaction of all concerned . The W . M . Bro . John Rogers presided , supported by the R . W . tho P . G . M ., the W . the D . P . G . M ., and an excellent attendance of P . G .

! . ; ovi' i and other brethren . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with marked ability . Bro . Harding , of Carmarthen , presided with great ability at tho pianoforte , and favoured the brethren with a few of his choicest songs . The harmony of tho evening was further contributed by Bros . H . W . Williams , J . Joncs-Hcwson , and others , and a most agreeable and enjoyable evening was spent . The Caradoc

Lodge thus takes its place among the established Lodges in tho province . It starts ou its career with the hearty good wishes of tho orotherhood , aud that career , it may be pordicted , will bo ouo of usefulness to the Craft , and honour to the province . The Lodge will JO presided over by ono of the most capable Masons in tho district ,

me who has already won golden opiuions for accurate working , skilled in the noble science , and admirably qualified for the position to which e has been elevated by the suffrages of tho brotherhood , and aided ¦> y a carefully-selected stall" of officers . We doubt not the Lodge will wuu earn a repute for being a thoroughly well-worked , well-conducted , md prosperous one . —Cambrian .

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