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Consecration Of The St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 1817, Shoeburyness.
him in the ceremonies of tho day will also accept a similar compliinont from ns . Lord Tenterden , in reply , said—It is a very great pleasure for mo to find that one of my first duties as Master of Freemasonry in Essex is to institute a new Lodge , especially in this part of tho county with which I am so intimately connected . I accept with pleasnro tho position of honorary member you have
so kindly offered me , and hope I may on somo future occasion have tho opportunity of visiting you as a regularly constituted and flourishing Lodgo . Bro . Wigram thon said—Ou behalf of tho other Officers of tho Province , I thank you for the reception that has been accorded us . We join in wishing the Lodgo every prosperity , and feel especial pleasnro in attending , espocinlly as this is the
first Lodgo which has been consecrated by our now Prov . Grand Master . The W . M . then said—I wish to propose a voto of thanks to Bro . A . Lucking for having come and acted as Director of Ceremonies in tho consecration of tho Lodge , and also for having installed mo in my present position . It is the first opportunity I have had of witnessing the installation ceremony , and I am very much
impressed with it . Bro . Lucking , in acknowledgement , said—I did not require any thanks . I feel it a great honour to have to instal the first Master of this , tho first Lodge consecrated by our present Prov . Master . Nothing further offering , the W . M . proceeded to close the Lodge . Tho brethren afterwards adjourned to a spacious marquee , where dinner was served by tho host in a creditable manner .
The usual toasts followed . The first threo were given very briefly , but none tho less heartily ; with the latter—the Prov . Grand Master and other Officers of Grand Lodge , was coupled tho name of Bro . Matthew Clark Grand Deacon , who in reply said , on behalf of tho Grand Officers of England , I tender my heartiest thanks . We all believe that thoy do their best for Masonry ; my experience in the
Grand Lodge convinces me that Freemasonry could not be under better management . The W . M . now proposed the health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Lord Tenterden , the Consecrating Officer of the day . Ho said , I now come to the fourth toast on the list , it is one which falls upon me as a most pleasing duty . I havo most heartily to thank our Grand Master for coming down hero to the
consecration of our Lodge . I think it a very great honour . Lord Tenterden on rising to respond was received with the most hearty applause . Ho said : Brethren , I have to thank yon—this I do most sincerely—for the cordial reception yon havo given mo . I look upon it not only as a compliment to your Consecrating Officer , but also in my capacity as Master of your Province . It is very assuring to sec
so many present on this occasion , all of whom wish well for your Lodge , consecrated this day . Let us consider how that happy inauguration may best lead to tho results which wo hope will follow . If this Lodge is to prosper , and I hope it will do so , and spread its influence all over the world , it will bo necessary to have good work and good material . By good work I do not mean moro
letter perfection—which although very good in its way , is not all that is necessary—but heart perfection ; that alone is tho way by which you can impress tho reality of our system on those who are initiated into our Order . We havo to-day consecrated this Lodge to the glory of God and tho welfare of our follow creatures , and thus do the Officers of to-day and their successors undertake to further
in ovcry way in their power the interests of tho Order . It is also necessary that yon shonld L-ive good material or it will bo labour thrown away . What wo want is , not that thero should bo a unmoor of Lodges or brethren in England , bnt that wo should bo able to boast of our solidity , and in order that wo shonld bo able to support in tho future the Lodges which may arise we should bo most careful
in building them up ; therefore , in choosing your recruits you should choose stalwart men , men who will be able to support tho dignity of tho Lodge . The Lodge should always strive to be a model in its work , and in tho selection of its members , so that when wo hear of the Lodge at Shoeburyness we shall hear of one that it is a credit to any to belong to . In constituting a Lodge wo should look to the
general welfare of mankind , and as wo may perchance leave footprints on tho sands of timo wo should do good work in the present , so that thoso who come after may tako it as a model . The other toasts usual on theso occasions followed in quick succession , interspersed by songs and glees . The brethren did not leave until a late hour . Among thoso present wore the Right Hon . Lord Tenterden Prov .
Grand Master , S . It . Wigram D . P . G . M ., S . E . Heatou P . G . Chap ., A . Lucking P . G . D . of C , Thos . King P . G . P ., Alfred Sturgeon P . G . S . D ., E . E . Phillips P . J . G . W . Somersetshire , P . G . Deacon Essex , F . B . Shepherd P . P . S . G . W . P . P . G . C , W . Pissey P . P . J . G . W ., H . J . Sanson P . G . J . D ., J . R . Hemmann P . G . D ., Matthew Clark J . G . D ., Frederick Binekes Sec . R . M . I . B . P . G . Steward , & c , F . Wood P . M . 1 , 000 , C . Buckland J . D . 1 , 536 , H . Harding Omanist 1 . 536 , G . Smith 1 , 536 ,
T . King W . M . 160 , H . Harper J . W . 160 , W . D . Merritt J . D . 1 , 000 , G . F . Jones S . W . 1 , 000 , W . Lockey 1 , 000 , II . Lukcr 1 , 000 , G . Cox 1 , 000 , F . Calrow , G . Kennedy Sec . 1 , 536 , John Allon W . M . 1 , 731 , D . Davies 013 , James Godwin W . M . 1 , 313 , D . Bartlett Sec . 1 , 313 , J . Girling 1 , 000 , D . Wright 1 , 021 , W . J . Chignell 1 , 000 , A . Bricc 181 , A . F . Collins 501 , J . Harrington S . W . 160 , W . Kilpin I . G . 160 , G . Goodman 100 , J . Horton 903 , E . Winmill 1 G 0 , F . F . Barrett S . D . 1 , 000 , F . C . Johnston W . M . 1 , 000 , & c .
Venerable Order Of St. Lawrence
VENERABLE ORDER OF ST . LAWRENCE
Ebor Lodge . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on the evening of Thursday , tho 17 th inst ., the R . V / . M . Bio . G . Simpson presiding , Bros . J . S . Cumberland S . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . M * . as J . W ., M . Millington , Husband , Humphries , and others being also present . Bro . S . F . Bousfield was made free of tho Order , the ceremonies and lecture being given by the R . W 31 . with great effect . Allusion was made to the loss by death of the J . W . Bro . T . Cooper , whose interost in everything connected with Masonry was so great .
Consecration Of Royal Clarence Lodge No. 1823, At Clare.
CONSECRATION OF ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE No . 1823 , AT CLARE .
I ullu brethren of Clare and its vicinity have , during the past few - years , added considerably to their number , and as a necessity havo fostered a desiro for a Lodge of thoir own , where they might assemble and enjoy those social pleasures which form the basis of Masonic brotherhood ; in duo course , therefore , a petition was sent in to the Grand Lodgo of England praying for a warrant of constitution , which prayer having beon granted by H . R . H .
tho Princo of Wales , tho Lodgo has now been regularly consecrated , and opened for the purpose of Freemasonry . Tho ceremony , which took place ou Wednesday , nt tho Half Moon Hotel , was conducted by tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Lord Waveney , who was supported by the Deputy of the Province , Bro . the Rev . C . 3 . Martyn , who opened the Lodge in the threo degrees . The Prov .
Grand Master , Deputy and Wardens of tho Province were then saluted in due form , after which the ceremony was proceeded with . The Prov . Grand Master first said that the object of the meeting of tho day was to receive into tho bosom of tho Craft the latest addition to its ranks . Ho considered it a great satisfaction to bo able to bo present and assist at the addition to the great Craft to
which we belong . It was a great pleasure to him , as Provincial Grand Master , to assist in tho consecration of an additional one to the number of the Lodges under his rule . Tho Provincial Grand Secretary having addressed tho Provincial Grand Master , he ordered that the brethren be arranged in order , and then directed that tho petition and warrant of the now Lodge be road , which having been
done , ho enquired of the petitioners if they approved of the officers named in the warrant . The Brethren having signified their approval , the Provincial Grand Master called on the Prov . Grand Chaplain ( Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn ) , to deliver an oration on tho nature and design of Freemasonry . That brother said : —It is customary on such occasions as the present to deliver a short address ,
but as we are on the present occasion to proceed to church , where I am sure you will hear an oration on tho requirements of the Order , I shall content ' myself with a very few words . Wo appreciate tho many benefits we derive from the practice of Freemasonry . Tho three grand principles of which—Brotherly Lovo , Ralief , and Truthshould gnide us in all our undertakings . Wo now stand on the very
threshold of what , lot us hope , will prove a most successful Lodge . Let it be said of one and all of you that you practise Freemasonry in your daily lives as well as in tho Lodge . Let brotherly love distinguish yonr conduct not only within but without tho precincts of the Lodge . We should ever help a brother in every way that lies in our power , and speak those comforting words which will prove relief
to his heart . May your conduct show that you are Masons in moro than name . May a sacred regard for truth be ever in your hearts . I havo thought it necessary only to glance at those three virtues which we aro taught in Freemasonry , but you aro doubtless awaro of many others we arc taught in the Lodge . I hope the Great Architect of tho Universe may give yon strength to conduct yourself
in such a way that the world will know there is really something in tho grand tenets on which tho Craft is fonnded . Tho brethren then proceeded in procession to the parish church , where service was performed by Bro . the Rev . J . W . Collins , tho sermon being preached by Bro . tho Rev . B . S . Barnes , from Psalm csxii . 8 . At its conclusion a collection was made , on behalf of tho
fund for the restoration of the church ; this , it was announced lator on , amounted to £ G 15 s 6 kl . Tho Rev . C . J . Martyn then took the chair , and Bro . Cooke having been duly presented , ho was installed as the first Master of the new Lodge , and proceeded to invest tho other Officers as follow : —Rov . J . W . Collins S . W ., Rev . L . Klamborowski J . W .,
F . Fitch Treas ., Stokoe Sec , Wheeler S . D ., Geo I . G ., Glazing Tyler . In investing tho latter Officer the W . M . referred to the fact of his being one of tho representatives of tho old Lodgo held at Clare . Ho had great pleasure in investing him in a similar position to that ho occupied in tho Lodge from tho ashes of which , as it were , thoir Lodgo had sprung . Bro . Lucia , the Secretary of tho Province ,
previous to tho close of tho Lodge , auuouncsd that lie hail received letters of apology from several of tho Prov . Grand Officers , regretting that from various reasons they wero unable to meet tho Prov . Grand Master . Tho Prov . Grand Master then rose and said—I do not know if what I have to say will come within the limits of a proposition for the good either of this Lodge or of Freemasonry iu
general , except that I intend to show what I hopo will bo for tho good of tho Order . Tho Prov . Grand Master then proceeded to sliow tho connection between tho old and present Masonic Fraternity , and addressed a few words to tho brethren on tho subject of tho restoration of the parish church . The names of ten gentlemen wero thon handed in as candidates for initiation , but we
understand that theso are but a moiety of thoso who havo here expressed a desiro to join our mysteries . Seven brethren were also mentioned as wishing to join the Lodge . Before closing the Lodge , tho W . M . said—I wish to bring before your notice a vote of thanks to thoso who have not only honoured us by their presence to-day , but havo assisted in tho formation of the Lodge . These , as you maybe aware ,
are the Prov . Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Lucia Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . B . S . Barnes , who has this day given us such an admirable sermon , and Bro . Clarke , to whom we aro indebted for mustering , preparing , and fitting us for what we havo gone through this day . Lord Waveney , in reply , said—I speak in . ' the first place for myself , and thank you for tho appreciation you
havo expressed of what I have done . It is but my duty , but it has been a most pleasing one for me , witnessing as I have tho way in which the work has been performed . Bro . Martyn said—I thank yon for the compliment you havo paid ns . It is at all times a great pleasure to ttie to do anything to advance tho interests of the Graft in this district . I feel sure your Master will , in tho words of out'
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Consecration Of The St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 1817, Shoeburyness.
him in the ceremonies of tho day will also accept a similar compliinont from ns . Lord Tenterden , in reply , said—It is a very great pleasure for mo to find that one of my first duties as Master of Freemasonry in Essex is to institute a new Lodge , especially in this part of tho county with which I am so intimately connected . I accept with pleasnro tho position of honorary member you have
so kindly offered me , and hope I may on somo future occasion have tho opportunity of visiting you as a regularly constituted and flourishing Lodgo . Bro . Wigram thon said—Ou behalf of tho other Officers of tho Province , I thank you for the reception that has been accorded us . We join in wishing the Lodgo every prosperity , and feel especial pleasnro in attending , espocinlly as this is the
first Lodgo which has been consecrated by our now Prov . Grand Master . The W . M . then said—I wish to propose a voto of thanks to Bro . A . Lucking for having come and acted as Director of Ceremonies in tho consecration of tho Lodge , and also for having installed mo in my present position . It is the first opportunity I have had of witnessing the installation ceremony , and I am very much
impressed with it . Bro . Lucking , in acknowledgement , said—I did not require any thanks . I feel it a great honour to have to instal the first Master of this , tho first Lodge consecrated by our present Prov . Master . Nothing further offering , the W . M . proceeded to close the Lodge . Tho brethren afterwards adjourned to a spacious marquee , where dinner was served by tho host in a creditable manner .
The usual toasts followed . The first threo were given very briefly , but none tho less heartily ; with the latter—the Prov . Grand Master and other Officers of Grand Lodge , was coupled tho name of Bro . Matthew Clark Grand Deacon , who in reply said , on behalf of tho Grand Officers of England , I tender my heartiest thanks . We all believe that thoy do their best for Masonry ; my experience in the
Grand Lodge convinces me that Freemasonry could not be under better management . The W . M . now proposed the health of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master Lord Tenterden , the Consecrating Officer of the day . Ho said , I now come to the fourth toast on the list , it is one which falls upon me as a most pleasing duty . I havo most heartily to thank our Grand Master for coming down hero to the
consecration of our Lodge . I think it a very great honour . Lord Tenterden on rising to respond was received with the most hearty applause . Ho said : Brethren , I have to thank yon—this I do most sincerely—for the cordial reception yon havo given mo . I look upon it not only as a compliment to your Consecrating Officer , but also in my capacity as Master of your Province . It is very assuring to sec
so many present on this occasion , all of whom wish well for your Lodge , consecrated this day . Let us consider how that happy inauguration may best lead to tho results which wo hope will follow . If this Lodge is to prosper , and I hope it will do so , and spread its influence all over the world , it will bo necessary to have good work and good material . By good work I do not mean moro
letter perfection—which although very good in its way , is not all that is necessary—but heart perfection ; that alone is tho way by which you can impress tho reality of our system on those who are initiated into our Order . We havo to-day consecrated this Lodge to the glory of God and tho welfare of our follow creatures , and thus do the Officers of to-day and their successors undertake to further
in ovcry way in their power the interests of tho Order . It is also necessary that yon shonld L-ive good material or it will bo labour thrown away . What wo want is , not that thero should bo a unmoor of Lodges or brethren in England , bnt that wo should bo able to boast of our solidity , and in order that wo shonld bo able to support in tho future the Lodges which may arise we should bo most careful
in building them up ; therefore , in choosing your recruits you should choose stalwart men , men who will be able to support tho dignity of tho Lodge . The Lodge should always strive to be a model in its work , and in tho selection of its members , so that when wo hear of the Lodge at Shoeburyness we shall hear of one that it is a credit to any to belong to . In constituting a Lodge wo should look to the
general welfare of mankind , and as wo may perchance leave footprints on tho sands of timo wo should do good work in the present , so that thoso who come after may tako it as a model . The other toasts usual on theso occasions followed in quick succession , interspersed by songs and glees . The brethren did not leave until a late hour . Among thoso present wore the Right Hon . Lord Tenterden Prov .
Grand Master , S . It . Wigram D . P . G . M ., S . E . Heatou P . G . Chap ., A . Lucking P . G . D . of C , Thos . King P . G . P ., Alfred Sturgeon P . G . S . D ., E . E . Phillips P . J . G . W . Somersetshire , P . G . Deacon Essex , F . B . Shepherd P . P . S . G . W . P . P . G . C , W . Pissey P . P . J . G . W ., H . J . Sanson P . G . J . D ., J . R . Hemmann P . G . D ., Matthew Clark J . G . D ., Frederick Binekes Sec . R . M . I . B . P . G . Steward , & c , F . Wood P . M . 1 , 000 , C . Buckland J . D . 1 , 536 , H . Harding Omanist 1 . 536 , G . Smith 1 , 536 ,
T . King W . M . 160 , H . Harper J . W . 160 , W . D . Merritt J . D . 1 , 000 , G . F . Jones S . W . 1 , 000 , W . Lockey 1 , 000 , II . Lukcr 1 , 000 , G . Cox 1 , 000 , F . Calrow , G . Kennedy Sec . 1 , 536 , John Allon W . M . 1 , 731 , D . Davies 013 , James Godwin W . M . 1 , 313 , D . Bartlett Sec . 1 , 313 , J . Girling 1 , 000 , D . Wright 1 , 021 , W . J . Chignell 1 , 000 , A . Bricc 181 , A . F . Collins 501 , J . Harrington S . W . 160 , W . Kilpin I . G . 160 , G . Goodman 100 , J . Horton 903 , E . Winmill 1 G 0 , F . F . Barrett S . D . 1 , 000 , F . C . Johnston W . M . 1 , 000 , & c .
Venerable Order Of St. Lawrence
VENERABLE ORDER OF ST . LAWRENCE
Ebor Lodge . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at York , on the evening of Thursday , tho 17 th inst ., the R . V / . M . Bio . G . Simpson presiding , Bros . J . S . Cumberland S . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . M * . as J . W ., M . Millington , Husband , Humphries , and others being also present . Bro . S . F . Bousfield was made free of tho Order , the ceremonies and lecture being given by the R . W 31 . with great effect . Allusion was made to the loss by death of the J . W . Bro . T . Cooper , whose interost in everything connected with Masonry was so great .
Consecration Of Royal Clarence Lodge No. 1823, At Clare.
CONSECRATION OF ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE No . 1823 , AT CLARE .
I ullu brethren of Clare and its vicinity have , during the past few - years , added considerably to their number , and as a necessity havo fostered a desiro for a Lodge of thoir own , where they might assemble and enjoy those social pleasures which form the basis of Masonic brotherhood ; in duo course , therefore , a petition was sent in to the Grand Lodgo of England praying for a warrant of constitution , which prayer having beon granted by H . R . H .
tho Princo of Wales , tho Lodgo has now been regularly consecrated , and opened for the purpose of Freemasonry . Tho ceremony , which took place ou Wednesday , nt tho Half Moon Hotel , was conducted by tho R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Lord Waveney , who was supported by the Deputy of the Province , Bro . the Rev . C . 3 . Martyn , who opened the Lodge in the threo degrees . The Prov .
Grand Master , Deputy and Wardens of tho Province were then saluted in due form , after which the ceremony was proceeded with . The Prov . Grand Master first said that the object of the meeting of tho day was to receive into tho bosom of tho Craft the latest addition to its ranks . Ho considered it a great satisfaction to bo able to bo present and assist at the addition to the great Craft to
which we belong . It was a great pleasure to him , as Provincial Grand Master , to assist in tho consecration of an additional one to the number of the Lodges under his rule . Tho Provincial Grand Secretary having addressed tho Provincial Grand Master , he ordered that the brethren be arranged in order , and then directed that tho petition and warrant of the now Lodge be road , which having been
done , ho enquired of the petitioners if they approved of the officers named in the warrant . The Brethren having signified their approval , the Provincial Grand Master called on the Prov . Grand Chaplain ( Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn ) , to deliver an oration on tho nature and design of Freemasonry . That brother said : —It is customary on such occasions as the present to deliver a short address ,
but as we are on the present occasion to proceed to church , where I am sure you will hear an oration on tho requirements of the Order , I shall content ' myself with a very few words . Wo appreciate tho many benefits we derive from the practice of Freemasonry . Tho three grand principles of which—Brotherly Lovo , Ralief , and Truthshould gnide us in all our undertakings . Wo now stand on the very
threshold of what , lot us hope , will prove a most successful Lodge . Let it be said of one and all of you that you practise Freemasonry in your daily lives as well as in tho Lodge . Let brotherly love distinguish yonr conduct not only within but without tho precincts of the Lodge . We should ever help a brother in every way that lies in our power , and speak those comforting words which will prove relief
to his heart . May your conduct show that you are Masons in moro than name . May a sacred regard for truth be ever in your hearts . I havo thought it necessary only to glance at those three virtues which we aro taught in Freemasonry , but you aro doubtless awaro of many others we arc taught in the Lodge . I hope the Great Architect of tho Universe may give yon strength to conduct yourself
in such a way that the world will know there is really something in tho grand tenets on which tho Craft is fonnded . Tho brethren then proceeded in procession to the parish church , where service was performed by Bro . the Rev . J . W . Collins , tho sermon being preached by Bro . tho Rev . B . S . Barnes , from Psalm csxii . 8 . At its conclusion a collection was made , on behalf of tho
fund for the restoration of the church ; this , it was announced lator on , amounted to £ G 15 s 6 kl . Tho Rev . C . J . Martyn then took the chair , and Bro . Cooke having been duly presented , ho was installed as the first Master of the new Lodge , and proceeded to invest tho other Officers as follow : —Rov . J . W . Collins S . W ., Rev . L . Klamborowski J . W .,
F . Fitch Treas ., Stokoe Sec , Wheeler S . D ., Geo I . G ., Glazing Tyler . In investing tho latter Officer the W . M . referred to the fact of his being one of tho representatives of tho old Lodgo held at Clare . Ho had great pleasure in investing him in a similar position to that ho occupied in tho Lodge from tho ashes of which , as it were , thoir Lodgo had sprung . Bro . Lucia , the Secretary of tho Province ,
previous to tho close of tho Lodge , auuouncsd that lie hail received letters of apology from several of tho Prov . Grand Officers , regretting that from various reasons they wero unable to meet tho Prov . Grand Master . Tho Prov . Grand Master then rose and said—I do not know if what I have to say will come within the limits of a proposition for the good either of this Lodge or of Freemasonry iu
general , except that I intend to show what I hopo will bo for tho good of tho Order . Tho Prov . Grand Master then proceeded to sliow tho connection between tho old and present Masonic Fraternity , and addressed a few words to tho brethren on tho subject of tho restoration of the parish church . The names of ten gentlemen wero thon handed in as candidates for initiation , but we
understand that theso are but a moiety of thoso who havo here expressed a desiro to join our mysteries . Seven brethren were also mentioned as wishing to join the Lodge . Before closing the Lodge , tho W . M . said—I wish to bring before your notice a vote of thanks to thoso who have not only honoured us by their presence to-day , but havo assisted in tho formation of the Lodge . These , as you maybe aware ,
are the Prov . Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , Bro . Lucia Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . B . S . Barnes , who has this day given us such an admirable sermon , and Bro . Clarke , to whom we aro indebted for mustering , preparing , and fitting us for what we havo gone through this day . Lord Waveney , in reply , said—I speak in . ' the first place for myself , and thank you for tho appreciation you
havo expressed of what I have done . It is but my duty , but it has been a most pleasing one for me , witnessing as I have tho way in which the work has been performed . Bro . Martyn said—I thank yon for the compliment you havo paid ns . It is at all times a great pleasure to ttie to do anything to advance tho interests of the Graft in this district . I feel sure your Master will , in tho words of out'