Knight Templars

of them being Sir Knight John A . Logan . The business being concluded , G ' * and Commandery was closed with tho usual devotions . The eighty-first Annual Conclave was hold at Boston , Massachusetts , on 29 th October , when tho lines were formed in dn <> array , tho approach of the R . E . Grand Commander , and Grand Officers was

announced , and the Grand Asylum was opened in ample form . There was a very large attendance , representatives of thirty-eight Comraanderies answering when the roll was called by the Grand Recorder . The Grand Treasurer presented his annual report , which was referred to the Committ ee on Finance . Tir » TY : i-: ' " <\ - ; <>; ' ( ho Grand

Fund submitted a statement of tho income reoived during the past fiscal year , whioh amounted to a total of dols . 730 42 c . Tho Grand Fund now amounts to dots . 16 , 924 15 c . Elaborate returns were made by the Grand Recorder as to numb , r and position of the various Commanderies , which were accepted as of a most satisfactory

and gratify ing character . In the course of his annual address the Grand Commander congratulated the Sir Knights upon the growth of the Order which , with a membership approaching four hundred , representing a constituency of about 7 , 000 Knights , they met to review the past year . They could but feel that with this glorious ,

continuous and unsullied record , they had also inherited a responsibility great and constant . Reference was made to the death of E . Sir T . A . Doyle , Grand Captain General iu 1863-4 , and Grand Generalissimo in 1 S 65 . He was for seven years Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island , and for a like term Grand High Priest

of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island , filling both those stations with distinguished ability . All the Commanderies had been visited , and their affairs generally wero ably administered ; their growth , though moderate , was healthy , while the almost entire absence of complaint and grievances indicated that the Officers and

members were well informed as to their duties . Their financial condition was sound , and though some of them had large funds , yet their strongest resources were in their membershi ps , which thus far had been found equal to any financial operation required . He was satisfi-d that the Order generally throughout

the jurisdiction was in a highly prosperous condition , which So far as conld be observed , was likel y to continue and to improve . Several dispensations for parades , visits , & e .. had been granted , and the Grand Commander spoke of such meetings as conducing to the benefit of the Order . Speaking of the twenty-third Triennial Conclave

of Grand Encampment , held at St . Louis , in September , the Grand Commander observed that most of the propositions to amend the Constitution were defeated , bat none were of vital importance , and most of them were more in the nature of change than improvement . It was wisely decided that Grand Encampment could not interfere

in the difference existing between the Scottish Encampments in the Provinces and tho Sovereign Grand Priory of Canada . The proposition to change the qualification for membership met with deserved defeat . The proposal to permanently locate the Grand Encampment at Washington was defeated by an emphatic vote , and that Illustrious

Body still remained " ou wheels , " for tho pi'esonfc at least . It was voted to hold the next Triennial at Washington , however , and it was sincerely to be hoped that its permanent location there or elsewhere would result . The Committee , after considerable deliberation agreed upon the form of ritual for tho Orders of Red Cross and Temple , and

praise was accorded to them for their diligent labour in bringiii" about that desirable result . Two thousand dollars wero appropriated from the fcreasary for the relief of the Charleston sufferers . A dispensation was issued for the establishment of a new Commandery to bo located at Malvern , and to be called the Beanseant Commandery . An

Asylum afc Freemasons' Hall , Providence , iu connection with the St . John ' s and Calvary Commanderies had been dedicated , and it was described as equal to any in tho country iu its architecture and appointments . The finances showed a considerable increase in tho receipts during tho year . The address was accented and referred tn

respective Committees ; and reports wero afterward s presented on finance , foreign correspondence , followed by an eloquent address on tho dedication of tho Asylum . Officers were electee ! and tho installation service being concluded the usual official proclamation

was made by the E . Grand Senior Warden ; aud , the business of tho Commanderies being concluded , the R . E . Grand Commander thanked the Sir Knights for their attendance and attention during the long and harmonious session .

Consecration Of The Dorothy Vernon Lodge.

CONSECRATION OF THE DOROTHY VERNON LODGE .

ON Thursday , tho 2 Gth May , there was a great gathering of Freemasons at the Baronial Hall , of Hnddon , whom , bv th " kind permission of His Grace the Duke of Rutland , K . G . ' , the ceremony of consecrating the new Lodgo for the Bakowell district was performed with full Masonic ritual in tho oak-panelled Ball room so intimatel y associated with fair Dorothy Vernon . As tho

W . M . Elect remarked in the course of tho proceedings this room which bears the arms of Manvers aid Vernon for 'he first time Utiitetl , is as nearly aa possible three centuries old . n . nd it wsv . therefore peculiarly appropriate for a ceremony so ancient as tho consecration of a Masonic Lodgemore especiall ono which IVAS to

, y bear the name of sweet Dorothy Vernon us its " distimruishin ¦<• r ! . l » . I'he attendance of Masons from all parts of tho Province . ;]; . ] ft , ) lu ' Several adjoining Provinces , was extremely large , iricludin .. ' about 100 P . M . ' s and other advanced Masons , and a nimil- > r nam ! . ,-... , ;

kr .-ift . amcn . Tho Officers of Provincial Grand Lo . ! : ; o ___•:- . ,. ; ,,- ; ; . fill force , and having boon marshalled by tho 1 . G . D . ' oi . 0 ., e ' v ' ¦ " . e I "Hi Hall in procession , the Right Worshi pful Deput y P ; - « i— v Master of Derbyshire ( Bro . " ii . 0 . O' .: .-.. ¦ vor ) . I ' . J . i l . ' . V * ! . : ; , ' ¦ ''' :

™ a :. ng the chief c . ivmony on behalf <> i the Maiq . i : of . [ .., •¦; ; "' ¦¦' . ' . ' rijv . G . M ., who was unable to a / tru . l , and who ¦ . •, !• . >•in : ¦> . ij v . \ ,. . ' njauner to Bro . Cokavne u :. u ; es 7 : ^ hi ; re - ret a , * .., e a- ' ^ ri ' '> ' absence ; Bro . r . rcy Wallis P . ov . 3 . G . W . takuy the S . W . . hair . ; nd

Consecration Of The Dorothy Vernon Lodge.

Bro . Vernon J . Greenhongh Pvov . J . G . W . that of the J . W . The Lodge having beo-u fully opened the P . G . Secretary announced that the petition of Bro . Andreas E . Cokayno and others for the formation of the Lodge , which was endorsed by the Tyrian Lodge , Derby , had been granted by the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , and the warrant for its constitution was duly read . At this time the

scene was very striking ; the sun was shining brightly into the charming old room , and tho rich Masonic costumes worn by a great part of tho lontr lines of brethren had a brilliant effect , to which tho music of tho Masonic chants and responses ( Bro . S . S . Waddington P . G . O . ) gave an additional power . The P . G . Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . Herbert Price , Normanton , Derby ) was next called upon , aud he delivered tho following admirable oration :

Very Worshipful Sir and Brethren , —Ifc would ill become me , a mere child in Masonry compared with the brethren of full stature I see around me , to prolong the interesting and pregnant ceremonies of to-day by any lengthened remarks of my own . We owe , however , a dnty to the brethren whose zeal and lovo for the sacred

princip les of tho Craft have been instrumental in bringing us together for this solemn , though gratifying consecration : adtity it is of wnijratulation , which I in your name Sir , and in the name of all the brethren assembled , and in the name of all the Lodges of this Province , now most heartily offer to the WM . elect and to the

Officers and members of this new Lodge upon its consecration . We congratulate them npon the peculiar honour which is always attached to the initial stage of a Lodge's history ; the Lodge may have many masters , but only one first Master . We _ congratulate them upon the happy choice of this beautiful old historic Hall for the

purpose of these ceremonies . Its antiquity , its architectural beauty , its rich historic associations , harmonize well with the agelong duration of Masonry , with the glorious temple of the King whence so much of Masonry is derived , and with the rich lore of tradition of whioh tho Craft has been so fruitful . We congratulate

them , too , upon the happy inspiration which gives to this Lodge the name of sweet " Dorothy Vernon . " Was it that in the personal episodes , traditions connected with her story , there were things symbolic of Masonry that caused the founders of this Lodge to call it by her name ? Is it fanciful when I pretend to see such symbols ?

In the episodes of her life there was secrecy , there was tenderness , there was loyalty , and there was the devotion of self sacrifice . Are not these virtues symbolic of Masonry ? of the secrecy of our negotiations , and of our mystic signs ? of the tenderness of that benevolence to which this Lodge is dedicated , and which we seek to

extend to the whole brotherhood of man , of the loyalty which we ever seek to render to the G . A . O . T . H . in all our undertakings , and to onr brethren , by which we seek to defend their honour , and promote their interest , and lastly symbolic of the devotion by which we individually set aside at the call of duty all thought of self and

personal consideration in our devotion to tbe general weal ? We can wish for no greater blessing to rest upon this Lodge than that these characteristics of the sweet lady whose name it is to bear shall adorn its members , and cement its common life . We wish it long prosperity ; wo desiro that unbroken peace and harmony may reside

within it ; and that fraternal unity , which is the peculiar trlory of tho Brotherhood , may also be ' the inheritance of the Dorothy Vernon Lodge . How strikingly the Psalmist of Israel extols this Unity which wo seek to preserve amongst us . " Behold , " he says , " hnw good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in

unity . It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard , oven Aaron ' s beard ; that went down to the skirts of his garments ; as the dew of Kevmon , and as the dew that descended npon the mountains of Zion . " Ours is a true unity , which binds us together , not by artificial restraints , bat by oneness

of heart , by oneness of moral aim and benevolent purpose ; that true concord which in tho view of the Psalmist is a holy thing , a precious oil which , flowing down from tho head , to tha beard , and from the beard to the edgo of the garment , sanctifies the whole body , and harmonizes

man's whole nature ; which is like the sweet morning dew that lights not only upon the lofty peaks of Masonry , but npon the lesser hills of the Craft , high and low , embracing all and refreshing all in its sweet influence . May that fraternal unity be our abiding possession ! Ifc is oar fervent wish for this new Lodge . Ifc is onr earnest praver for the whole Brotherhood .

The Anthem , " Hail ! Universal Lord , ' was sung , and after a prayer of Consecration tbe D . P . G . Master proceeded with the nsr . al an ! impressive ceremonies , the P . G . Chaplain reading the portions of Holy Writ selected for the different parts of the ceremonial . Tnc very handsome set of silver consecrating vessels was lent by Lord

Egerton of Tatton P . G . M . Cheshire , and by his lordships special request ttiey were brought over by Bro . W . Booth P . G . D . of C . for Cheshire . At the conclusion of tho Con-ecration ceremonies Brother Andreas E . Cokayne P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ( Cheshire ) , new of Bakewcll , was duly installed as W . M . for th . ensuing rear , fch j ceremony .

I-einti m . 'sfc ably performed by Bro . W . II . Marsden P . P . S . O . W . The ' W . M . appointed as his Officers Bros . R . B . Oime S . W ., C . H . files , op J . W ., Garner Secretary , James Harrison S . D ., C . J . Millward J . D ., W . S . Frost , I . G . The W . M . wa . made a F . tpmasoa in 1 . 861 , and became tho W . M . of his Lodge in 18 ( 18 , and aHain iu

IS 7 S . He . has twice received Provincial honours , iu tho Royal Arch and Kni' -chfc Templar de . roes , and in Craft M .. nery he is one of tae founders of a Royal Arch Chapter , a Trustee if i . he Masonic Hall at Con <_ rlrron , and a Past E . C . of a Knights Templar Preceptory in the I ' rovinr ¦ of Cheshire , and also in the Province of Staffordshire and Warwick-hire . U " . holds nt in-esei i . iho rank of P . G . LI .

in Cheshire , trie ofi-eo of P . G . Superintendent being vacant ' . " . vite , ' to the _ e .-. i . ; atiou by illness of Lord do Tabley . The new Lodge ha" for its br-uncr the arms of Vernon ( by kind permission of M-, o Dnko of Rnfclnr . d ) . Tho elegant banner nscd on this occasion wa > marie ami presented by Miss Cokayno , daughter of the W . M , an . ! a very hand oine cushion to support the volume of the Si ^ -rel ! .:. w was mad : and presented by the wives of the Senior and Junior