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Consecration Of The Borough Of Greenwich Lodge No. 2332.
CONSECRATION OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENWICH LODGE No . 2332 .
WE have on previous occasions called attention to tho fact that in no district in the kingdom ia there more zeal displayed in advancing the best interests of Freemasonry than in the South-eastern part of London . We shall nofc attempt to account for or explain fche charm , the attraction , —or to decide tbe knotty point whether ifc is
the hope of benefits to be afterwards secured , —that may be the motive that draws so many to onr ranks in this particular quarter , but take it as accepted the power must be a potent and a mighty one . Moreover , wo are proud to be in a position to record thafc our brethren thus located are nofc perfunctory or half-hearted in what
they set about . When they undertake the duties of Stewards at each or other of our Festivals , it goes almost without a doubt that their Lists will be substantial onea ; if a Masonio Hall is needed , there is but little difficulty in raising the necessary funds , while aa for competency as workers the South Easterners can satisfactorily
hold their position in the foremost rank . Under all these circumstances , then , it cannot be matter for wonder that the necessity for a now Lodge in the district asserted itself , and Greenwich was selected as the most fitting place for the brethren to meet at .
A strong contingent of brethren now combined , and the following constituted themselves a band of Founders : —Bros . A . H . Bateman P . M ., W . T . Hunt P . M . 79 , C . C . Featherstone , H . T . Grey , J . 0 . Pearson , J . Harper , A . Morgan , S . W . Phillips , G . P . Carter ,
T . P . Newton , E . G . Grove P . M ., E . Jerrard , J . J . Pitt , J . G . Thomas , Daniel Bear , E . Burale , E . Watkins , E . W . Carpenter , A . H . Oakley , T . D . Hayes P . M ., J . W . Boord P . M ., W . J . WoodwelJ , B . R . Banks . The next proceeding was to select one of these to conduct the preliminary negociations , and we venture to say a wise choice was made when our good brother A . H . Bateman P . M . was
induced to undertake these duties . In dne course the prayer of the Petitioners was granted , and Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., was fixed for fche consecration . The Masonio Rooms , afc the William the Fourth , East Greenwich , was made headquarters , and here on the day we have named the brethren assembled at four
o ' clock . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Secretary , was the Consecrating Officer , and he was assisted by Dr . Ralph Gooding P . G . D . as S . W ., Lieut-Col . George Haldane P . G . Sword Bearer as J . W ., the Rev . J . Studholme Brownringg P . G . C . as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . as D . C , and Col W . Bristowe P . G . Sword Bearer
as I . G . Amongst those who were present were : —H . Nuding P . M . 140 , A . W . Kemp 1924 , W . Rowley P . M . 1924 , A . Ztmmer Carl G . A . L . Frankfort-on-the-Maine , R . J . Amos 871 , J . L . Watts P . M . 158 , C . N . Syder I . P . M . 79 , Alfred Baigent 1032 , C . Newman 1597 , W . Wilkinson 1531 , G . Whitley S . W . 871 , W . 0 . S . Burney W . M . 140 ,
H . K . Lewis 140 , Thomas Kemp 871 , Thomas Heaps Sec . 1973 , W Cuming I . P . M . 1593 , W . B . Wallack ( Argonauts ) , J . Ingle J . W . 79 , H . Stevenson P . M . 1613 , T . S . Warne P . P . G . Senior Warden Kent , Thomas W . Hayes P . M . 913 P . P . G . Senior Deacon Kent , Doctor Georgo Mickley P . M . ' 449 P . P . G . S . W . Herts / A . Hubbard 813 , C .
Jolly P . M . 1472 , T . J . Morritfc 1924 , E . C . Lister W . M . 1320 , J . W . Phillips 186 , P . Newhould P . M . 426 , J . B . Sherring W . M . 186 , Andrew Holmes W . M . 548 , Edm . Leaphard 147 , John Cook 147 , J . G . Milbourne P . M . 13 , W . J . Newell S . W . 73 , A . Brokenshire 871 , R . Stringer P . M . 871 , G . Brown P . M . 169 , A . A . Frigaut 171 , 0 .
Beckett 2000 , It . Price P . M . 1320 , W . Hutchinson 1765 , E . W . Snow 55 , H . Sadler G . Tyler , R . A . Hose 1314 , J . Elliot P . M . 1973 , C . Kedgley W . M . 79 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , H . Slyman P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , Thos . Hutchinson 1900 , W . J . Bennett 211 , T . W . Warn P . M . 33 , Thos . Smith 38 , W . C . Bell 860 , E . J . Williams P . M . 1539 ,
Thos . Bngler 1638 , W . F . Crook P . M . 1275 , E . J . Gittin S . W . 179 , Dr . Wendfc G . Secretary German Correspondence , W . J . Blakey P . P . G . S . W . Kent . After the brethren had taken their places no time was
lost ; Col . Gierke opened tho Lodge . After the Hymn " Hail , Eternal , " the Consecrating Officer addressed the brethren , and the Chaplain gave the Opening Prayer . The Petition ! and Warrant were read , and then the Grand Chaplain delivered the following Oration :
BRETHREN , —With all thafc is great , and good , and usefnl , whether in the past , present , or future , our Craft has a natural sympathy . Yon have therefore chosen a most appropriate name for your new Lodgo iu calling it tho "Borough of Greenwich . " There are few places in England which are more full of history and interest .
Situated as it is on tho Water Way to London , and on the earliest English road—the Watliug Street , which runs from Dover to York through your Borough , it has alwnys been , from the earliest times , a place of note . Tho little green village of the Saxons lias grown with onr country , and has borne its share in making England what it is .
It would bo impossible for mo in the few minutes at my disposal to attempt even an outline of your history . I will select only a few of those practical works of usefulness , wisdom and mercy , witb which yonr Borough has has had a close connection , feeling sure that these bright memories of the past will stir up your new Lodge to
copy and emulate them . And first as to your share in that great work of the past , the Wafcling Street , firsfc a British track and then a Roman Road . At one time ifc was probably the only means of communico tion from one end of the kingdom to the other . In making and maintaining this ro » d , for possibly more than a thousand years , Greenwich has had its share .
Man is socially and intellectually bettered by boing brought out of tho narrow limit of self nnd of his own locality into communion with his fellow man , and so that early historic road was one of the means
of preventing England continuing separated into many isolated kingdoms ; was one of the means of consolidating ns into that strong and loyal nation which as yet neither the traitor within or tho foo without has been nble to rend nsnnder .
Lriiulale , my bivthrcu , the example of your ancestors , and in your times do all ma . lien vvitlim your power to preserve and cultivate the fraternal unity ot our groat Empire .
Consecration Of The Borough Of Greenwich Lodge No. 2332.
Created a borough in the year 1557 , your town quickly sprang into importance , and for more than one generation Kings and Queens dwelt amongst you , afc the Royal Palace of Greenwich , whioh was partly built by thafc great operative mason Inigo Jones . Nor was it merely a pleasure resort for English Royalty . Charles
the Second , in 1675 , founded your Royal Observatory . It was founded because it waa represented to the king that for the want of accurate astronomical observations his pilots and sailors were placed at a disadvantage . He declared at onco that English sailors should not want what their king could give them , and so the Observatory ,
whioh makes the name of Greenwich known in every part of the habitable world , had its origin . Is there not here again a spirit truly in accordance with our Craft ? England has ever been ready to supply all thafc was needed for her servants use . The English nature takes a pride in maintaining for
England her proper place—the van of science and civilisation . The Liberal Arts and Sciences are under fche special protection of our Order , and I need hardly remind every Craftsman of his duty . One feature more in your past history . William the Third and hia Queen devoted Greenwich Palace to its great object , namely , the
relief and support of seamen of the Royal Navy . Our Grand Master Sir Christopher Wren contributing his time , labour and skill without any emolument or reward . Brethren , here again is a matter for you to imitate . Give , if you can , yonr money , give any how your time and your skill to thesaored
cause of Charity . Remember that true charity does nofc limit herself to pecuniary help . Do not think that money is the only thing you have to give . Many a good work languishes , not from want of
funds , but from want of interest . Muoh money is thrown away and wasted because it is not accompanied with sympathy . May yonr Lodge learn how to give liberally , and , moreover , join to all its gifts the golden touch of brotherly love .
The ceremony was then completed in the manner that characterises all the work of our Grand Secretary . Lodge having been resumed , the W . M . designate , Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., P . M . P . G . D ., was inintroduced and regularly installed as the first Master . The follow ing were appointed and invested as Officers : —Bros . A . H . Bateman
P . M . acting I . P . M ., Capt . Blakey P . M . P . G . W . Kent S . W ., Henry Roberts P . M . J . W ., W . T . Hunt P . M . Treasurer , George P . Carter Secretary , A . H . Oakley P . M . S . D ., J . G . Thomas P . M . J . D ., J . J . Pitt P . M . I . G ., A . H . Bateman P . M . D . C , Kipps P . M . Organist , Watkina P . M . Steward , Spinks Tyler . Colonel Gierke delivered the addresses ,
and on taking his seat a cordial vote of thanks was voted him for hia services . In addition , the Consecrating Officer with the brethren who had assisted him throughout the day were made honorary members . The W . M . next made complimentary allusion to the excellent work done by the acting Secretary , Bro . P . M . Bateman , and he was
made the recipient of the Founder's jewel of the Lodge . This the brethren had decided to present him with as a slight recognition of the zeal he had displayed in the formation of the Lodge . The jewel is of neat design , and embodies the coat of arms and motto of the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge . In acknowledgment Bro .
Bateman modestly referred to the duties he had had cast upon him , and congratulated himself that he had performed them to the satisfaction of his brother founders . Several gifts of " portables" towards the decoration and furnishing of the Lodge were then announced , and we are assured th . t in this regard tho members will be in
possession of all they require at no distant date . Brother Bateman contributed the Volume of the Sacred Law . The names of ten candidates for initiation were handed in ; a Committee was formed to frame Bye-Laws , and the Lodge was closed . An admirably served banquet followed ; Bro . George Burney , raine
host of the William the Fourth , having spared no exertions to make this part of the entertainment a success . A full toast list was afterwards gone through , but we were compelled to leave afc an early hour ; we mnst therefore content ourselves with an ontline of the speeches . The preliminary toasts were loyally
honoured . The Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , with hia characteristic brevity , replied for the Grand Officers . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Colonel S . H . Gierke ; Bro . Boord was an old P . M ., and received the collar of Senior Grand Deacon in 1876-He had , however , from a variety of causes not been so active a
Mason in recent years as of yore . He was however a most popular man in the Borough of Greenwich , and he ( the speaker ) ventured to say no more acceptable choice could have been made for the first W . M . of the Borough of Greenwich Lodge . In reply , Bro . Boord thanked the Grand Secretary , and assured the brethren
so far as his time would permit he would do all in his power to advance the interests of tho Lodge and ita members . In replying to the toast of the Consecrating and Installing Master , Colonel Clerko made reference to each of the brethren who had assisted him on this occasion ; no better qnalified brethren could have been
found . The other toasts comprised tho Visitors , the Officers , tho Charities , & c . The musical arrangements of the day wero entrusted to Bro . Kipps P . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Schartau , Dalzell , and Hubbard . The furniture and appointments were supplied by Messrs . Spencer and Co .
STORES WITHOUT TICKETS . —The London and Westminster Supply Association in New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , whioh has been annexed by Messrs . Spiers and Pond to their adjacent stores and provision market in Water-lane , Ludgate , is as completely equipped
as any in London . It has also one great additional advantage since no ticket is required , aud thus no payment is demanded before dealing with it . As the prices will compare favourably with those of auy other stores in tho metropolis ib ia obvious that tho London and Westminster offers exceptional advantages to householders .
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Fill . SERAIS properly carried out and personally attended j iu London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOM " , 17 Newcastle * ^ Street , btraud , W , C M oaiuawits orectod . Valuations made .
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Consecration Of The Borough Of Greenwich Lodge No. 2332.
CONSECRATION OF THE BOROUGH OF GREENWICH LODGE No . 2332 .
WE have on previous occasions called attention to tho fact that in no district in the kingdom ia there more zeal displayed in advancing the best interests of Freemasonry than in the South-eastern part of London . We shall nofc attempt to account for or explain fche charm , the attraction , —or to decide tbe knotty point whether ifc is
the hope of benefits to be afterwards secured , —that may be the motive that draws so many to onr ranks in this particular quarter , but take it as accepted the power must be a potent and a mighty one . Moreover , wo are proud to be in a position to record thafc our brethren thus located are nofc perfunctory or half-hearted in what
they set about . When they undertake the duties of Stewards at each or other of our Festivals , it goes almost without a doubt that their Lists will be substantial onea ; if a Masonio Hall is needed , there is but little difficulty in raising the necessary funds , while aa for competency as workers the South Easterners can satisfactorily
hold their position in the foremost rank . Under all these circumstances , then , it cannot be matter for wonder that the necessity for a now Lodge in the district asserted itself , and Greenwich was selected as the most fitting place for the brethren to meet at .
A strong contingent of brethren now combined , and the following constituted themselves a band of Founders : —Bros . A . H . Bateman P . M ., W . T . Hunt P . M . 79 , C . C . Featherstone , H . T . Grey , J . 0 . Pearson , J . Harper , A . Morgan , S . W . Phillips , G . P . Carter ,
T . P . Newton , E . G . Grove P . M ., E . Jerrard , J . J . Pitt , J . G . Thomas , Daniel Bear , E . Burale , E . Watkins , E . W . Carpenter , A . H . Oakley , T . D . Hayes P . M ., J . W . Boord P . M ., W . J . WoodwelJ , B . R . Banks . The next proceeding was to select one of these to conduct the preliminary negociations , and we venture to say a wise choice was made when our good brother A . H . Bateman P . M . was
induced to undertake these duties . In dne course the prayer of the Petitioners was granted , and Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., was fixed for fche consecration . The Masonio Rooms , afc the William the Fourth , East Greenwich , was made headquarters , and here on the day we have named the brethren assembled at four
o ' clock . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke , Grand Secretary , was the Consecrating Officer , and he was assisted by Dr . Ralph Gooding P . G . D . as S . W ., Lieut-Col . George Haldane P . G . Sword Bearer as J . W ., the Rev . J . Studholme Brownringg P . G . C . as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . as D . C , and Col W . Bristowe P . G . Sword Bearer
as I . G . Amongst those who were present were : —H . Nuding P . M . 140 , A . W . Kemp 1924 , W . Rowley P . M . 1924 , A . Ztmmer Carl G . A . L . Frankfort-on-the-Maine , R . J . Amos 871 , J . L . Watts P . M . 158 , C . N . Syder I . P . M . 79 , Alfred Baigent 1032 , C . Newman 1597 , W . Wilkinson 1531 , G . Whitley S . W . 871 , W . 0 . S . Burney W . M . 140 ,
H . K . Lewis 140 , Thomas Kemp 871 , Thomas Heaps Sec . 1973 , W Cuming I . P . M . 1593 , W . B . Wallack ( Argonauts ) , J . Ingle J . W . 79 , H . Stevenson P . M . 1613 , T . S . Warne P . P . G . Senior Warden Kent , Thomas W . Hayes P . M . 913 P . P . G . Senior Deacon Kent , Doctor Georgo Mickley P . M . ' 449 P . P . G . S . W . Herts / A . Hubbard 813 , C .
Jolly P . M . 1472 , T . J . Morritfc 1924 , E . C . Lister W . M . 1320 , J . W . Phillips 186 , P . Newhould P . M . 426 , J . B . Sherring W . M . 186 , Andrew Holmes W . M . 548 , Edm . Leaphard 147 , John Cook 147 , J . G . Milbourne P . M . 13 , W . J . Newell S . W . 73 , A . Brokenshire 871 , R . Stringer P . M . 871 , G . Brown P . M . 169 , A . A . Frigaut 171 , 0 .
Beckett 2000 , It . Price P . M . 1320 , W . Hutchinson 1765 , E . W . Snow 55 , H . Sadler G . Tyler , R . A . Hose 1314 , J . Elliot P . M . 1973 , C . Kedgley W . M . 79 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , H . Slyman P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , Thos . Hutchinson 1900 , W . J . Bennett 211 , T . W . Warn P . M . 33 , Thos . Smith 38 , W . C . Bell 860 , E . J . Williams P . M . 1539 ,
Thos . Bngler 1638 , W . F . Crook P . M . 1275 , E . J . Gittin S . W . 179 , Dr . Wendfc G . Secretary German Correspondence , W . J . Blakey P . P . G . S . W . Kent . After the brethren had taken their places no time was
lost ; Col . Gierke opened tho Lodge . After the Hymn " Hail , Eternal , " the Consecrating Officer addressed the brethren , and the Chaplain gave the Opening Prayer . The Petition ! and Warrant were read , and then the Grand Chaplain delivered the following Oration :
BRETHREN , —With all thafc is great , and good , and usefnl , whether in the past , present , or future , our Craft has a natural sympathy . Yon have therefore chosen a most appropriate name for your new Lodgo iu calling it tho "Borough of Greenwich . " There are few places in England which are more full of history and interest .
Situated as it is on tho Water Way to London , and on the earliest English road—the Watliug Street , which runs from Dover to York through your Borough , it has alwnys been , from the earliest times , a place of note . Tho little green village of the Saxons lias grown with onr country , and has borne its share in making England what it is .
It would bo impossible for mo in the few minutes at my disposal to attempt even an outline of your history . I will select only a few of those practical works of usefulness , wisdom and mercy , witb which yonr Borough has has had a close connection , feeling sure that these bright memories of the past will stir up your new Lodge to
copy and emulate them . And first as to your share in that great work of the past , the Wafcling Street , firsfc a British track and then a Roman Road . At one time ifc was probably the only means of communico tion from one end of the kingdom to the other . In making and maintaining this ro » d , for possibly more than a thousand years , Greenwich has had its share .
Man is socially and intellectually bettered by boing brought out of tho narrow limit of self nnd of his own locality into communion with his fellow man , and so that early historic road was one of the means
of preventing England continuing separated into many isolated kingdoms ; was one of the means of consolidating ns into that strong and loyal nation which as yet neither the traitor within or tho foo without has been nble to rend nsnnder .
Lriiulale , my bivthrcu , the example of your ancestors , and in your times do all ma . lien vvitlim your power to preserve and cultivate the fraternal unity ot our groat Empire .
Consecration Of The Borough Of Greenwich Lodge No. 2332.
Created a borough in the year 1557 , your town quickly sprang into importance , and for more than one generation Kings and Queens dwelt amongst you , afc the Royal Palace of Greenwich , whioh was partly built by thafc great operative mason Inigo Jones . Nor was it merely a pleasure resort for English Royalty . Charles
the Second , in 1675 , founded your Royal Observatory . It was founded because it waa represented to the king that for the want of accurate astronomical observations his pilots and sailors were placed at a disadvantage . He declared at onco that English sailors should not want what their king could give them , and so the Observatory ,
whioh makes the name of Greenwich known in every part of the habitable world , had its origin . Is there not here again a spirit truly in accordance with our Craft ? England has ever been ready to supply all thafc was needed for her servants use . The English nature takes a pride in maintaining for
England her proper place—the van of science and civilisation . The Liberal Arts and Sciences are under fche special protection of our Order , and I need hardly remind every Craftsman of his duty . One feature more in your past history . William the Third and hia Queen devoted Greenwich Palace to its great object , namely , the
relief and support of seamen of the Royal Navy . Our Grand Master Sir Christopher Wren contributing his time , labour and skill without any emolument or reward . Brethren , here again is a matter for you to imitate . Give , if you can , yonr money , give any how your time and your skill to thesaored
cause of Charity . Remember that true charity does nofc limit herself to pecuniary help . Do not think that money is the only thing you have to give . Many a good work languishes , not from want of
funds , but from want of interest . Muoh money is thrown away and wasted because it is not accompanied with sympathy . May yonr Lodge learn how to give liberally , and , moreover , join to all its gifts the golden touch of brotherly love .
The ceremony was then completed in the manner that characterises all the work of our Grand Secretary . Lodge having been resumed , the W . M . designate , Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., P . M . P . G . D ., was inintroduced and regularly installed as the first Master . The follow ing were appointed and invested as Officers : —Bros . A . H . Bateman
P . M . acting I . P . M ., Capt . Blakey P . M . P . G . W . Kent S . W ., Henry Roberts P . M . J . W ., W . T . Hunt P . M . Treasurer , George P . Carter Secretary , A . H . Oakley P . M . S . D ., J . G . Thomas P . M . J . D ., J . J . Pitt P . M . I . G ., A . H . Bateman P . M . D . C , Kipps P . M . Organist , Watkina P . M . Steward , Spinks Tyler . Colonel Gierke delivered the addresses ,
and on taking his seat a cordial vote of thanks was voted him for hia services . In addition , the Consecrating Officer with the brethren who had assisted him throughout the day were made honorary members . The W . M . next made complimentary allusion to the excellent work done by the acting Secretary , Bro . P . M . Bateman , and he was
made the recipient of the Founder's jewel of the Lodge . This the brethren had decided to present him with as a slight recognition of the zeal he had displayed in the formation of the Lodge . The jewel is of neat design , and embodies the coat of arms and motto of the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge . In acknowledgment Bro .
Bateman modestly referred to the duties he had had cast upon him , and congratulated himself that he had performed them to the satisfaction of his brother founders . Several gifts of " portables" towards the decoration and furnishing of the Lodge were then announced , and we are assured th . t in this regard tho members will be in
possession of all they require at no distant date . Brother Bateman contributed the Volume of the Sacred Law . The names of ten candidates for initiation were handed in ; a Committee was formed to frame Bye-Laws , and the Lodge was closed . An admirably served banquet followed ; Bro . George Burney , raine
host of the William the Fourth , having spared no exertions to make this part of the entertainment a success . A full toast list was afterwards gone through , but we were compelled to leave afc an early hour ; we mnst therefore content ourselves with an ontline of the speeches . The preliminary toasts were loyally
honoured . The Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , with hia characteristic brevity , replied for the Grand Officers . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Colonel S . H . Gierke ; Bro . Boord was an old P . M ., and received the collar of Senior Grand Deacon in 1876-He had , however , from a variety of causes not been so active a
Mason in recent years as of yore . He was however a most popular man in the Borough of Greenwich , and he ( the speaker ) ventured to say no more acceptable choice could have been made for the first W . M . of the Borough of Greenwich Lodge . In reply , Bro . Boord thanked the Grand Secretary , and assured the brethren
so far as his time would permit he would do all in his power to advance the interests of tho Lodge and ita members . In replying to the toast of the Consecrating and Installing Master , Colonel Clerko made reference to each of the brethren who had assisted him on this occasion ; no better qnalified brethren could have been
found . The other toasts comprised tho Visitors , the Officers , tho Charities , & c . The musical arrangements of the day wero entrusted to Bro . Kipps P . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Schartau , Dalzell , and Hubbard . The furniture and appointments were supplied by Messrs . Spencer and Co .
STORES WITHOUT TICKETS . —The London and Westminster Supply Association in New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , whioh has been annexed by Messrs . Spiers and Pond to their adjacent stores and provision market in Water-lane , Ludgate , is as completely equipped
as any in London . It has also one great additional advantage since no ticket is required , aud thus no payment is demanded before dealing with it . As the prices will compare favourably with those of auy other stores in tho metropolis ib ia obvious that tho London and Westminster offers exceptional advantages to householders .
Ar01002
Fill . SERAIS properly carried out and personally attended j iu London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOM " , 17 Newcastle * ^ Street , btraud , W , C M oaiuawits orectod . Valuations made .