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Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.
with if , be looked upon all he had done as amply repaid when he saw what a successfnl start theirs had been . He had pleasure in workin" for the Lodge , particularly as he was sure that all who were associated with it had determined to mako it a success . That evening had indeed been a proud ono for them all—to
make five new members , and accept thirteen joining members , was indeed a satisfactory record for their first , meeting , aud now that the Lodge had made so good n start ho could only hope that it would continue to prosper . He then proposed the health of tho Initiates . They had that night enlisted into their crew rive genfcleraen—who if not exactly able bodied seamen , were most certainly
able minded Masons . He was quite sure they were men of tho right sort , and members of whom any Lodge might bo proud . The class of men who were wanted as initiates for Freemasonry were men of integrity and uprightness , and men of true heart ; whenever they were about to admit new members they should boar those facts in niind , and act accordingly . He hoped the lesson the initiates had
heard that night [ had been of benefit to them , and trusted their recep tion into Freemasonry bad been such as to make a lasting impression on their minds . Each of the new members responded . Bro . Anderson expressed his pleasure at joining . The way in which he had that night been received had wade a lasting improssion on his mind , one that was not likely to fado nntil the day of his death . He
had thoroughly enjoyed the proceedings , and hoped he would ever be a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Grainger also expressed his p leasure . He was doubly honoured at receiving from the hands of the Master his appointment as Organist of the Lodge . Ho hoped to do honour to tho position . Bro . Bosher considered it truly a red letter day of his life . He heartily thanked the brethren for receiving
him . Ho should always do all that lay in his power for Freemasonry , and hoped to bo a good member among them for many years to come . He was truly gratified at having selected tho Selwyn Lodge in which to join the Craft . Bro . G . T . Acook hoped he might long remain a member of the Lodge and be a credit to tho Craft , which ho had long wished to join . Bro . C . W . Acock followed in similar
terms . He had little idea that the initiation ceremony was anything 80 solemn as that he had gone through that night . Tie should at all times do anything he could to support the Lodge . Tho W . M . now proposed the health of the Visitors . This was a toast ho hoped would always be proposed in the Selwyn Lodgo in the heartiest way .
He trusted the members would always extend the right hand of fellowship , and that on all future occasions they would offer a hearty welcome to visitors . Each of the guests responded , after which a compliment was paid to the Officers—the health of the Treasurer and Secretary being united with the toast . Bros . S . W ., Treasnrer , and Secretary , replied , and the proceedings terminated .
We have been asked to publish the Oration given by Bro . the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall at the Consecration of this Lodge , and have much plensure in complying with the request . Bro . Hall said : — On laying the foundation stone of any building , or at the formation of any new society , it was customary to ask some one present to say a few words bearing upon the uses to which if a
building it was to be applied , or if a now society , on its nature or principles , and the qualification generally of its members . He was asked that day to address a new Lodge npon the natnre and pnnciples of Freemasonry , and he thought it a time most suitable because as with the young the mind was more impressible and more easily received knowledge , and the inculcation of wisdom or the
opposite . It was in youth that the mental soil was more qualified to receive the seed , and was , so to speak , more pnre . So with a new Lodge ; and it was well to take advantage of its early life to impress npon its officers , fonnders , and members the great responsibility that they were about to take upon themselves , as well as the onerous duties i hfit they would ho called upon to fulfil . He would
draw their attention to what King David said to his son Solomon shortl y before his death , because , he thought , it would be applic able to a new Lodge , and would help the brethren on with their task , and render that task more easy , as well ns render the Lodge as a body , and each member as a component part of that body , more bright and shining lights in the expanse of their
great Order . King David said : " Solomon , my son , know thou the God of thy fathers , and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind , for the Lord sheareth all hearts , and understandeth every imagination of the thought . If thou seek Him He will be fond of thee , but if thou forsake Him Ho will cast thee on for ever . " So it was well to say to a new Lodge , or a new
societ y , especially at the present day , in times of infidelity , when tnany of the brethren in a sister land had fallen from their first estate , and disregarded and cast away the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe from their rites and ceremonies , " In all yon do , in all your working , know the God of yonr fathers ; and in all this serve him with a perfect heart
and with a willing mind ; " because , as they wore told in the third degree of Freemasonry , " the Lord searched ) all hearts and nnderstaudeth every imagination of the thoughts ; " in other words - all their words anil all their actions were known and recorded by the Most High , to whom they mnst one day give account of their conduct } n life . And in their beautiful rites anil ceremonies , and in the
teachngs that they symbolised , they should serve Him with a perfect heart , and be assured that if in those rites and ceremonies they thongfifc of Him , acknowledged Him , felt His presence , He wonld be with them . But if they did not feel that His eye was npon them , and that He was never with tbom , if , so to speak , they forsook Him , , f Would forsake them and their bonse— their now Lodge wonld be 1 . — - ~ . » .. » . »« UIII ^ III mull uui / ll UWUOC UlJl ^ . i JlUi * JJUlli ^^ IIUIU'I uo ctt
desolate . A word or two upon the nature and principles of Froeasonry . It was as they well knew , not restricted to any particular , _ ° r party ; it was wide ns the universe and lasting as eternity ; its ranches were spread over the four quarters of the world—a comma . "tyof hummi sympathies and human gnudnill . Then it embraced ¦ yruda ol mt-n of every clime and of every country . They had the
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experience of 3000 years to tell them that charity and goodwill wero the distinguishing characteristics of thoir noble Order . And to the brethren assembled , a sacred baud , these virtues and teachings and mysteries were to bo coufidod that day ; and if they would use them as they ought , if they would preserve them in their entirety , thero must bo a perfect fooling of nuanimity among them as members .
When he saw the members , tho founders , tho Officers of this Lodge , and kuow how eminent they wero in Masonry , he felt suro that there was a happy future before tho Selwyn Lodge , and that it would take a foremost place in tho annals of Freemasonry , and as time went ou there would be many choosing to range themselves under thoir bauner , either as joining members or as
candidates for initiation . Let them take advice of ono who had some large experience in that matter—be not too hurried in making a member , bnt seek him out . If a joining member seek him out at his rosidenco , search into his moral and social position ; if a candidato for initiation seek him out likewise , ask his friends and neighbours who knew him well , and see whether from his general qualities
as a man he was likely to become a good Mason , an ornament to the Lodge , with whom they conld work in that love and harmony which always should characterise members of tho Order . As regarded the principles of the Order , he wonld nrge the brethren , even at this very early day , to cultivate that brotherly love which thought no evil , which rejoiced with thoso that rejoice , and wept
with those who wept . Likewise let them put forward that relief which helped them to relieve a brother ' s wants and succour his infirmities—in other words , that charity which would bring them forward in every good deed towards their fellow-men . And whilst npon charity he wonld call their attention as a new Lodge to this subject , to do all they could ; he trusted they would , both by their money
and thoir time , help in promoting the noble Charities of the Order , which well deserved all they conld receive at their hands . He had been asked not to detain them very long ; so , . although he could dwell much upon these principles , yot there was one he had not mentioned , bnt which he would mention , and that was truth . Let them cultivate Masonic truth , for it was the object of research of every good and
worthy Mason . Cultivate it as the opposite of falsehood , as the feeling of the heart coming from the month—that good walk throngh life which all of them should aim at—purity , faithfulness , and honesty . Ho would now simply thank them for the attention they had paid to the lew words he had been permitted to address to thom , Be assured that the Selwvn Lodge , its founders , officers , and members , had his
best wishes that they might work together many years in happiness and harmony , and if that day one word of his should have fallen npon good ground , and like the bread cast upon the waters , after many days return with good effect to any brother there ; if aught that he had said might confirm ono doubting brother in tho conviction that Masonry was a living , not a dead power , his visit to them that day
had not been in vain , and to the Great Architect of the Universe be all the honour and all the glory . If in that short address he had said too mnch he asked their leniency , because he was assured that when he went home and meditated upon the meeting they had had he should be cheered by the feeling that he took with him the goodwill of every one of them . And now let him commend them to their work . Work
os good Masons , trust in the Great Architect of the Universe , and pray to Him that his light might be shed upon them , and pour into their hearts all that was good and true . Work , and trust , and pray , for if they would bear the conqueror ' s crown to the Grand Lodge above they must cherish Masonic truth , cherish it for its own sake , and then when death ' s calm sleep was o ' er , in heaven they would wake .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No 1349 . —At Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 3 rd May . Bros . Johnson W . M ., Pavitt S . W ., Smith J . W ., Barker S . D ., Peterken J . D ., Forsyth I . G ., Worsley Sec , Musto Preceptor ; Rawe , McGeorge , Watkins , Bailey , Day , Bourn , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form ; the minutes were read . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
Rawe candidate . Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Pavitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Secretary read the Auditors' report for the year , which showed a great increase in the funds . It was resolved that the report be adopted . Bro . Worsley was re-elected Secretary , and Bro . Pavitt Treasnrer , for the ensuing year . Bro 3 . McGeorge 499 Scotch Lodge , and Bro . Bourn Prosperity Lodge G 5 were duly elected members .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Fromm ' s , the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . 820 and 1455 Preceptor . On Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the chair was taken by Bro . Partridge , supported by Bro . J . Robson as S . W . ; also Bros . Kimbell , Medwin , Goddard , McDonald , Macgregor , Robson , C . Loring , and H . Seymour-Clarke
Secretary . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed b y the W . M ., Bro . C . Robson candidate . Bro . Macgregor having been questioned and entrusted , the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Fromm be elected an honorary member of the Lodge . Lodge was closed in due form .
Hor , r , ow . i . Y ' s OumtEXT AXIJ TILLS combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health , by the latter , their capability to restore health . With these remedies at band , no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which every one is subjected duriDg our long and ofttirnes inclement winters . Coughs , colds , ulcerated throats , whooping cough , can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest , and by taking the Pills . During dnnip , foggy weather , asthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible rc ! i < -f from the inunction of the Ointment , and all teuder chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment
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Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.
with if , be looked upon all he had done as amply repaid when he saw what a successfnl start theirs had been . He had pleasure in workin" for the Lodge , particularly as he was sure that all who were associated with it had determined to mako it a success . That evening had indeed been a proud ono for them all—to
make five new members , and accept thirteen joining members , was indeed a satisfactory record for their first , meeting , aud now that the Lodge had made so good n start ho could only hope that it would continue to prosper . He then proposed the health of tho Initiates . They had that night enlisted into their crew rive genfcleraen—who if not exactly able bodied seamen , were most certainly
able minded Masons . He was quite sure they were men of tho right sort , and members of whom any Lodge might bo proud . The class of men who were wanted as initiates for Freemasonry were men of integrity and uprightness , and men of true heart ; whenever they were about to admit new members they should boar those facts in niind , and act accordingly . He hoped the lesson the initiates had
heard that night [ had been of benefit to them , and trusted their recep tion into Freemasonry bad been such as to make a lasting impression on their minds . Each of the new members responded . Bro . Anderson expressed his pleasure at joining . The way in which he had that night been received had wade a lasting improssion on his mind , one that was not likely to fado nntil the day of his death . He
had thoroughly enjoyed the proceedings , and hoped he would ever be a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Grainger also expressed his p leasure . He was doubly honoured at receiving from the hands of the Master his appointment as Organist of the Lodge . Ho hoped to do honour to tho position . Bro . Bosher considered it truly a red letter day of his life . He heartily thanked the brethren for receiving
him . Ho should always do all that lay in his power for Freemasonry , and hoped to bo a good member among them for many years to come . He was truly gratified at having selected tho Selwyn Lodge in which to join the Craft . Bro . G . T . Acook hoped he might long remain a member of the Lodge and be a credit to tho Craft , which ho had long wished to join . Bro . C . W . Acock followed in similar
terms . He had little idea that the initiation ceremony was anything 80 solemn as that he had gone through that night . Tie should at all times do anything he could to support the Lodge . Tho W . M . now proposed the health of the Visitors . This was a toast ho hoped would always be proposed in the Selwyn Lodgo in the heartiest way .
He trusted the members would always extend the right hand of fellowship , and that on all future occasions they would offer a hearty welcome to visitors . Each of the guests responded , after which a compliment was paid to the Officers—the health of the Treasurer and Secretary being united with the toast . Bros . S . W ., Treasnrer , and Secretary , replied , and the proceedings terminated .
We have been asked to publish the Oration given by Bro . the Rev . Ambrose W . Hall at the Consecration of this Lodge , and have much plensure in complying with the request . Bro . Hall said : — On laying the foundation stone of any building , or at the formation of any new society , it was customary to ask some one present to say a few words bearing upon the uses to which if a
building it was to be applied , or if a now society , on its nature or principles , and the qualification generally of its members . He was asked that day to address a new Lodge npon the natnre and pnnciples of Freemasonry , and he thought it a time most suitable because as with the young the mind was more impressible and more easily received knowledge , and the inculcation of wisdom or the
opposite . It was in youth that the mental soil was more qualified to receive the seed , and was , so to speak , more pnre . So with a new Lodge ; and it was well to take advantage of its early life to impress npon its officers , fonnders , and members the great responsibility that they were about to take upon themselves , as well as the onerous duties i hfit they would ho called upon to fulfil . He would
draw their attention to what King David said to his son Solomon shortl y before his death , because , he thought , it would be applic able to a new Lodge , and would help the brethren on with their task , and render that task more easy , as well ns render the Lodge as a body , and each member as a component part of that body , more bright and shining lights in the expanse of their
great Order . King David said : " Solomon , my son , know thou the God of thy fathers , and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind , for the Lord sheareth all hearts , and understandeth every imagination of the thought . If thou seek Him He will be fond of thee , but if thou forsake Him Ho will cast thee on for ever . " So it was well to say to a new Lodge , or a new
societ y , especially at the present day , in times of infidelity , when tnany of the brethren in a sister land had fallen from their first estate , and disregarded and cast away the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe from their rites and ceremonies , " In all yon do , in all your working , know the God of yonr fathers ; and in all this serve him with a perfect heart
and with a willing mind ; " because , as they wore told in the third degree of Freemasonry , " the Lord searched ) all hearts and nnderstaudeth every imagination of the thoughts ; " in other words - all their words anil all their actions were known and recorded by the Most High , to whom they mnst one day give account of their conduct } n life . And in their beautiful rites anil ceremonies , and in the
teachngs that they symbolised , they should serve Him with a perfect heart , and be assured that if in those rites and ceremonies they thongfifc of Him , acknowledged Him , felt His presence , He wonld be with them . But if they did not feel that His eye was npon them , and that He was never with tbom , if , so to speak , they forsook Him , , f Would forsake them and their bonse— their now Lodge wonld be 1 . — - ~ . » .. » . »« UIII ^ III mull uui / ll UWUOC UlJl ^ . i JlUi * JJUlli ^^ IIUIU'I uo ctt
desolate . A word or two upon the nature and principles of Froeasonry . It was as they well knew , not restricted to any particular , _ ° r party ; it was wide ns the universe and lasting as eternity ; its ranches were spread over the four quarters of the world—a comma . "tyof hummi sympathies and human gnudnill . Then it embraced ¦ yruda ol mt-n of every clime and of every country . They had the
Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.
experience of 3000 years to tell them that charity and goodwill wero the distinguishing characteristics of thoir noble Order . And to the brethren assembled , a sacred baud , these virtues and teachings and mysteries were to bo coufidod that day ; and if they would use them as they ought , if they would preserve them in their entirety , thero must bo a perfect fooling of nuanimity among them as members .
When he saw the members , tho founders , tho Officers of this Lodge , and kuow how eminent they wero in Masonry , he felt suro that there was a happy future before tho Selwyn Lodge , and that it would take a foremost place in tho annals of Freemasonry , and as time went ou there would be many choosing to range themselves under thoir bauner , either as joining members or as
candidates for initiation . Let them take advice of ono who had some large experience in that matter—be not too hurried in making a member , bnt seek him out . If a joining member seek him out at his rosidenco , search into his moral and social position ; if a candidato for initiation seek him out likewise , ask his friends and neighbours who knew him well , and see whether from his general qualities
as a man he was likely to become a good Mason , an ornament to the Lodge , with whom they conld work in that love and harmony which always should characterise members of tho Order . As regarded the principles of the Order , he wonld nrge the brethren , even at this very early day , to cultivate that brotherly love which thought no evil , which rejoiced with thoso that rejoice , and wept
with those who wept . Likewise let them put forward that relief which helped them to relieve a brother ' s wants and succour his infirmities—in other words , that charity which would bring them forward in every good deed towards their fellow-men . And whilst npon charity he wonld call their attention as a new Lodge to this subject , to do all they could ; he trusted they would , both by their money
and thoir time , help in promoting the noble Charities of the Order , which well deserved all they conld receive at their hands . He had been asked not to detain them very long ; so , . although he could dwell much upon these principles , yot there was one he had not mentioned , bnt which he would mention , and that was truth . Let them cultivate Masonic truth , for it was the object of research of every good and
worthy Mason . Cultivate it as the opposite of falsehood , as the feeling of the heart coming from the month—that good walk throngh life which all of them should aim at—purity , faithfulness , and honesty . Ho would now simply thank them for the attention they had paid to the lew words he had been permitted to address to thom , Be assured that the Selwvn Lodge , its founders , officers , and members , had his
best wishes that they might work together many years in happiness and harmony , and if that day one word of his should have fallen npon good ground , and like the bread cast upon the waters , after many days return with good effect to any brother there ; if aught that he had said might confirm ono doubting brother in tho conviction that Masonry was a living , not a dead power , his visit to them that day
had not been in vain , and to the Great Architect of the Universe be all the honour and all the glory . If in that short address he had said too mnch he asked their leniency , because he was assured that when he went home and meditated upon the meeting they had had he should be cheered by the feeling that he took with him the goodwill of every one of them . And now let him commend them to their work . Work
os good Masons , trust in the Great Architect of the Universe , and pray to Him that his light might be shed upon them , and pour into their hearts all that was good and true . Work , and trust , and pray , for if they would bear the conqueror ' s crown to the Grand Lodge above they must cherish Masonic truth , cherish it for its own sake , and then when death ' s calm sleep was o ' er , in heaven they would wake .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , No 1349 . —At Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 3 rd May . Bros . Johnson W . M ., Pavitt S . W ., Smith J . W ., Barker S . D ., Peterken J . D ., Forsyth I . G ., Worsley Sec , Musto Preceptor ; Rawe , McGeorge , Watkins , Bailey , Day , Bourn , & c . The Lodge was opened in due form ; the minutes were read . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro .
Rawe candidate . Bro . Worsley worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Pavitt was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Secretary read the Auditors' report for the year , which showed a great increase in the funds . It was resolved that the report be adopted . Bro . Worsley was re-elected Secretary , and Bro . Pavitt Treasnrer , for the ensuing year . Bro 3 . McGeorge 499 Scotch Lodge , and Bro . Bourn Prosperity Lodge G 5 were duly elected members .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Fromm ' s , the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement . Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . 820 and 1455 Preceptor . On Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., the chair was taken by Bro . Partridge , supported by Bro . J . Robson as S . W . ; also Bros . Kimbell , Medwin , Goddard , McDonald , Macgregor , Robson , C . Loring , and H . Seymour-Clarke
Secretary . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed b y the W . M ., Bro . C . Robson candidate . Bro . Macgregor having been questioned and entrusted , the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . It was unanimously resolved that Bro . Fromm be elected an honorary member of the Lodge . Lodge was closed in due form .
Hor , r , ow . i . Y ' s OumtEXT AXIJ TILLS combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health , by the latter , their capability to restore health . With these remedies at band , no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which every one is subjected duriDg our long and ofttirnes inclement winters . Coughs , colds , ulcerated throats , whooping cough , can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest , and by taking the Pills . During dnnip , foggy weather , asthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible rc ! i < -f from the inunction of the Ointment , and all teuder chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment