Consecration Of The New Masonic Temple At Guernsey.

other distinguished brethren were then received with befitting ceremony , nnd the W . M . resigned his chair to the Consecrating Officer . The Consecrating Offi -er was W . Bro Jas . Terry P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , P . P . J . G . W . Herts , an' ! Sec . R . M . B . T ., assisted by W . Bro . Rev . F . H . S . PendU ton P . M . Mariners 168 and Grand Orient of Umt'iiny 33 ° Chaplain , W . Pro . R . H . Halford P . P . G . D

Hots D . C , and W . Bro . J . G . Holmes P . D . G . S W . Malta . The ; Chaplain gave the introductory prayer , nnd Bro . J . S . Snenth P . M . ' 1809 , President of the Board , invited the Consecrating Officer to conseciafe the Temp ' e to Masonry . This brother bavins signified , his pleiisure so to do , called npon the Chaplain to deliver the oration . I This having been done in most eloquent terms , wherein the beauties j

and objects of Freemasonry were pointed ont , nnd the duties and obligations of the brethren , to God , to their fellow men , and to each other , forcibly referred to , the anthem " Behold how good and joyful " was snug . The Consecratine * Prayer being offered , the hymn " Guide me , O thou Great Jehovah , " was snog , and the President of tl * e Board delivered up the working tools , and handed in tie plans of the

completed structure . A procession was next , formed of the Conse . crating Officer and his assistants , with elements of consecration , solemn music playing , the Chaplain incensing the Temple nnd re . peating appropriate passages of Scripture . This was done three times , the Consecrating Officer the first time halting in tho East , scattering corn and dedicating the Temple to Masonry 5 the second

time halting as before , pouring out wine , and dedicating the Temple to Virtue ; the third time halting as before , pouring out oil , and dedicating the Temple to Universal Benevolence . The hymn , " When once of old in Israel , " was then sung , nnd the Chaplain pronounced the Dedicatory Prayer . Tbe Consecrating Officer then declared the Temple dnlv consecrated and dedicated according to

ancient form to Masonry for all time . The anthem "I have surely built Thee an house" followed , and the final Benediction was pro - nourced by Bro . Terry . At the close of the ceremony Bro . Wyhert Rousby presorted a magnificent dress sword , forrner ] y the property of Signor Mario , tbe eminent vocalist , for the use of the Tyler of the Temple , which was graciously accepted by the W . M ., who also

announced that a handsomely bound Bible had been presented by a brother for the services of the Temple ; and that another brother had given the splendid cushion upon which the sacred volume rested . Bro . Terry presented a beantifnlly carved gavel , made from wood brought over from Lebanon . The ceremony was then closed in due form , but before tbe final dismissal the brethren sang the hymn " Now the eveniniz shadows closins . " Votes of thanks were accorded

to the Consecrating Officer and his assiftants , and after hearty good wishes from the visiting brethren , the Lodge was closed in due and solemn [ orm . In the evening a banquet was held at Sfc . Julian ' s Hall , when the several distinguished brethren from a distance , and most of those present at the Consecration ceremony , with others who were not able

to be there , numbering in all over 100 , assembled . The chair waa occupied by Bro . J . S . Sneath , President of tbe Board , supported on the right by Bro . Dr . Le Cronier , Bros . W . M . ' s Pengelley , Bichard , were respectively Bros . G . H . Smythson and P . Le Pace , and other Provincial Grand Officers , and on the left by Worshipful Bros . Terry , Halford , and Pendleton , ; the Vice-Chairmen

The room was very tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens , and had a very pretty effect ; Brother James Mabey , of the Yacht Hotel , was caterer . Grace both before and after meat was pronounced by Bro . Chaplain . The usual Loyal , Patriotic , and Masonic toasts were then givt * n by the President , and honoured in Masonio form . The Consecrating Officer was proposed by Brother Pensrelley ,

and responded to by Brother Terry in ehqnent terms . Onr Visitors and Guests was proposed by Brother A . C . Quick , and responded to by Brother Dr . Le Cronier . Brother James Terry proposed the Board of Management , to which the President replied , giving a brief risv / mi of the rise and progress of the Temple . Bro . Lindsay proposed the health of Bro . Halford , as Director of

Ceremonies , to which that brother responded . The Jersey and Alderney Lodges were proposed by Bro . Terry , responded to by Bros . Ainsley and Naylor , Jersey , aud Bro . MacGowan , St . Ann's , Alderney . Bro . Halford proposed the Worshipful Masters of Mariners , Loyalty , and Fidelis Lodges , to which their respective W . M . ' s replied . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Bro . T . M . Bichard , and responded

to by Bro . Terry , who pointed out that over £ 47 , 000 had been subscribed this year at the Anniversary Festivals of the Boys' and Girls ' Schools , and Benevolent Institution for the Aged and Distressed . In the Girls' School there were 225 gitls who were clothed , maintained and educated for seven years . In the Boys' School , 205 boys were also clothed , maintained and educated for seven years .

Whilst on tbe funds of tbe Benevolent , Institution , there were 350 annuitants , the men each receiving £ 40 per annum , and the widows £ 32 a year each . Bro . Palmer proposed ihe Past Masters ; Bro . Weysom the Architect and Contractor , Bro . W . Da Jersey the Organist , responded to by Bro . Barnes , and our Sea f aring Brethren

by Bro . Le Huray . The President then gave the final toast , and the proceedings were brongbt to a close in a most harmonious manner . During the evening Bro . Wybwrt Rousby gave a very stirring recitation entitled "Tbe Mommy , " and several of the brethren contributed songs and recitations , adding greatly to the pleasure of the entertainment .

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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1445 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on 6 r . h inst .. at the Ci'y Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , where tbe Lodge was opened by Bro . Samuel Low is . the W . M . Sinew the last regular meeting of the Lodge , held in July last , permission has been granted by the authorities for the brethren to hold their future meetings afc the above address , and we congratulate the Lodge on having secured so desirable a room wherein to transact their business . After the

minutes of Inst regular Lodge meeting and those of two emergency meetings had received confirmation , the formal authorisation- of Grand Lodae for removal of the Lodge was read to the brethren , and then the report of the Audit Committee was presented . This showed the Lodge to be working on a sound basis , and a balance in favonr was reported in the hands of the Treasurer . The report was

nnanimonslv adopted ; Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . then took his seat as Installing Master , and the W . M . elect , Bro . William McDonald , waa presented , and with due observance of ceremonial , installed into the chair of the Lodge . The brethren having saluted their new Master in the three degrees , Bro . McDonald invested the following Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . Robson S . W ., F . Kimbell

J . W ., Wm . H . Mvers Treasurer , H . Winklev Secretary , H . Seymour-Clarke S D .. J Chamberlain J . D ., M . Smith I G ., G . 0 . Young Org ., A . Gooch M C , W . Toombs Steward , J . Marsh Tyler , S . Lewis I P . M . A capital banquet was supplied by the proprietors of the City Arms Tavern , but the staff of waiters employed was not sufficient for the occasion ; as a consequence , morn than two hours waa spent in

the discussion of the good things provided , and this necessitated the after proceedings being somewhat unduly hurried over . We call attention to this little grievance , and feel assured on future occasions a remedy will be adopted . On rising to propose the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty , Bro . McDonald briefly enumerated tbe claim the Queen has on the loyalty of her subjects ; this , by Freemasons ,

is always readily accorded . In speaking to tbe toasfc of H . R . H . the Grand Master , the W . M . said , the zeal the Prince of Wales displayed in everything connected with the welfare of the Craft was fully recog . nised . He had gained the confidence and esteem of the brethren , and it was with every satisfaction he called npon those present to honour the toast . After the 3 rd toast— "The E irl of Carnarvon Pro

Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers Present and Past "—had received full recognition , the announcement thafc the restraint as regards tobacco might on application be removed , was received with much enthn . siasm , and the brethren immediately acted upon the suggestion . After a full fire had been established , Bro . Lewis I . P . M .

rose to propose the health of the W . M . One and all must be pleased to greet as Master of the Royal Leopold so esteemed a brother as the one now called upon to rule the destinies of the Lodge . Bro . McDonald had familiarised himself to every member who had attended their Lodge of Instruction , and all appreciated the zeal he displayed in carrying out the work of Freemasonry . He ( Bro . Lewis ) had every

confidence in offering the foist for the reception of the brethren . In reply , the W . M ., after thanking them for the way in which they had received the toasfc , trusted thafc that day twnlvomonths he might be able to hand over to his successor the Warrant of the Lodge with the consciousness that he passed it on in as pure and unsullied a manner as he had received ifc . lie cordially thanked one and all for the way

they had honoured the toast . In offering the toast of the Past Masters , the Worship ful Master spoke in the highest terms of the way in which Brother Lewis had conducted tbe duties of the Lodge . Bro . Partridge also was deserving of praise , while as regarded Bro . Myers , he was ever energetic and zealous in promoting the welfare of the brethren . Bro . Lewis was the first to

reply . During his year of office he had striven to do his best , and was gratified to know he had secured the approval of the members of the Lodge . Brothers Myers and Partridge also responded . The Visitors were next complimented . The Prince Leopold Lodge was ever cordial in the reception it gave to its visitors . One of their gnests had that day travelled from Nottingham in order to be

present , and the Lodge conld but be gratified at the honour done it by the attendance of snch distinguished Masons ns was embodied by the Visitors present . Some very happy aud pertinent remarks were offered by several of the guests . All spoke in praise of the way in which the work of the day had been carried out , ; and the Lodge was congratulated on the capital quarters it

had secured for the celebration of its duties . The next toast given by the Worshipful Master was that of the Initiates—the two brethren who had been introduced nt , tho emergency meetings of the Lodge . Bro . John Hales , in a capital speech , was the first to reply . As a new member he trusted the brethren present would pardon him if he tne

failed to speak as eloquently as those who brought , to oear experience gained by years of association with tho Craft . Ho conld assure them , however , he had no scif-seeking > . 'lorifi-: ation to advance . The organisation of Freemasonry was one of the oldest in existence , and all classes of society appreciated tho honour of being ranked among its members . The chargex h « had already listened to could have but one tendencythat was to ennoble thosi who acted

, up to their teaching . The manner in which he had h ^ ard them delivered won his approval , and he had come to the conclusion he had taken a proper step when he joined the Order . He was not a young man ; still , old as he was , he felt he had learned something bv hi-i association with Masons . Ho did not hesitate to

a' ate that he aspired to be a Master iu the Craft . He waa fnllf aware he had to serve a full term of apprenticeship ; but he had aspirations , and trusts in ennrse of time they would be realised , and that , he might some day boast of being a Master of this , the oldest organisation iu the world . Brother Tyson also a P ° ^' he fully endorsed the sentiments of his brother initiate . Tj | other toasts honoured were the Treasurer and Secretary and the