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Consecration Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
Thomas , F . S . A ., B . Cooke , Henniker Heatou , M . P ., F . Spiers , Frederick Binckes , James Torry , W . Mads * , Cutbush , F . Burleigh , James Moon , A . F . Fisher , Charles Belton , II . SadW Grand Tyler , Alderman Watorlow , J . Somer 3 Vine , R . Plnmbo , Capt . Iltsriob , J . Le Sago , A . Barfield , T . Lumley , C . Soppet , C . Williams , Quartemi ister Brown ,
J . Fmvnell , G . Gnmbletou , Lord Alfred Paget , F . Davison , Mentis Ohren , Dr . Wiiheim Ganz , Eev . R . Morris , LL . D ., Lt .-Col . R . Edi = > , C . J . Phipp ^ , W . W . Morgan , D . de Pinna , David Wetterill , W . E . Chapman . H . Wood , Lennox Browne , Charles Dickens , Ralph Gooding , Dr . R . Turtle Piggot , Major Diokson , M . P ., J . T . Agg-Gardnor ,
M . P ., W . Luke . C . Martin , R . Eve , Chas . Stephens , H . J . Amphlett , John Maclean , II . Massey , C . dote , II . B-Hty , M . Leon , Maj . Josephs . Tho brethren having assembled in the Lodge room , the presiding Officer Colonel Shad well H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , took tho chair , and appointed his Officers pro tarn : Bros . Fenn President of the
Board of General Purposes as S . W ., Robert Grey P . G . D . J . W ., Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . Director oF Ceromonies , and J . IT . Matthews P . G . Standard Bearer I . G . Apologies for non-attendance wore road from his Grace the Dnko of Abercorn G . M . designate of Ireland , Earl of Rnsslvn P . G . M . of
Scotland , Visconnt Wolseley , Earl of Limerick , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Lord llobart ° a , Earl of Jersey , Mnrqnis of Hertford , Sir Albert Woods , Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., and many others , most of their letters conveying hearty good wishes for tho prosperity of the new Lodgo . Having opened in the threo degree ' , the hymn , " Hail
Eternal , by whose aid , was sung , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Dr . Wilhelm Ganz P . G . O ., who was ably assisted by Bros . J . Hodges , W . Sexton ( altos ) , G . T . L-iwler sen ., T . Lawler jun ., E . J . Bell ( basses ) . After solemn rites , the brethren of the new Lodge were arranged in order , and the Director of
Ceremonies read tho petition and warrant ; and after the brethren had signified their approval in Masonic form of the Officers named theivin , an eloquent oration on the principles of the Institution was dolivered by the Chaplain , the Rev . C . J . Martyn . He dwelt upon the cardinal principles upon whioh Freemasonry is founded , and hoped that
prosperity might attend the new Lodge . Might Brotherly Lovo , Relief , and Truth , in conjunction with Temperance , Fortitude , Prudence , and Justice ever actuate their minds and subdne their passions , and might these " three grand principles , " and these " four cardinal virtues" ever be practised by them all , and be transmitted through
their Lodge , pure and unimpaired , from generation to generation . The anthem , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity , " was then sung , and the invocation given ; after which the Chaplain read 2 Chronicles xi . 1—6 , which was followed by the hymn " Supreme Grand Master ! God of Power ! " Lodge
board was thon uncovered , and the consecrating Officer strewed corn , the emblem of plenty ; poured wine , the emblem of joy and bappiness ; oil , the emblem of unity , and sprinkled salt . Having done this he dedicated the Lodge , tho brethren joining in the anthem , " Glory bo to God on high . " The Chaplain took tho censer- three times round
the Lodge ( solemn mnsic being performed during his progress ) , and halted in the East , when tho anthem , " 0 Lord , how manifold are Thy works , " having been chanted , tho presiding Officer duly constituted the Lodge , and tho final benediction was pronounced . L ' . 'd / e was then resumed in the second degree , and Lord Londesborough
was duly installed into the chair , the ceremony being performed in masterly style by Col . Shadwell Gierke . Tho newly-installed Master having been proclaimed and sainted with the customary Masonic honours , appointed and invested his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . It . Neville to act as I . P . M ., Augustus Harris S . W 'Sir John
Worst J . W ., A . M . Broadley Secretary , Sir Edmund A . Inglefield S . D ., Henry Pettitt J . D ., Charles Warner I . G ., J . Fleming ( Tre . nsnrer of Drury Lane Theatre ) Treasurer , R . E . Goddard Tyler . Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke and the Officers who had assisted him in the Consecration ceremony were then unanimously
elected hon members of the Lodge , for which the Grand Secretary briefly returned thanks . Bro . General Laurie Grand Master of Nova Scotia was also elected an hon member , and acknowledged the compliment paid him . The following brethren were proposed as joining members : —Bros . Lord Snflield P . G . W . Prov . G , M . Norfolk
Thomas Tew P . G . D . T . G . M . West Yorkshire , Sir John Monckton V . G . IF . Past President Board of General Purposes , Joseph C . Parkinson P . G . D . of England P . P . D . G . M . Middlesex , Wilhelm Ganz P . G . Organist , Major A . G . Dickson , M . P ., 1150 , J . Tynto Agg-Gardner , M . P ., 82 , Colonel Hnghes Ilalletfc , M . P ., 255 , Dr . Morell . Mackeiizie
28 , Thomas Henry Bolton , M . P ., 704 , Charles Wyndham 3 G ( S . C . ) , llobson Roose , M . D ., 03 810 , Col . Robert Douglas 1615 , A . Cooocr . M . D ., P . G . Steward 252 P . M . 1591 , William Howard Russell , D . C . L . ' , 310 Malta IOCS Cairo , . Herbert Edward Story ( Herbert Campbell ) 0 f > 7 , 0 . J . Phipp ? , F . S . A . P . M . 41 . P . G . Stipt . of Works Somerset ,
Charles Dicker P . M . 9 f > 0 , Lord A . Paget 33 , Charles Cooto 1319 , Captain II . V . Pirie , 5 th Lancers , 1118 , Lionel Brough 1319 , James Fernandez 1319 , Alfred Gibbons 90 , Thomas Clarke , Sheriff of
London and Middlesex , 1827 , and Major Hytnan Josephs , 3 rd M . A . V . After tho usual congratulations had bean exchanged , the proceedings Hosed . The brethren assembled at a magnificent banqnet , under tl . o presidency of tho W . M . Lord Lendcsborough , when tho loyal toasts were given fiom tlio chair and duly honoured . Bro . Pit- John Worst , Oj . C ., M . P ., Scdicitor-General , proposed tho health < i the Pro
G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M . the Earl of Lathom , aud tho rest of the Gran' ! Officer , ' , Present and IVt . Bro . Gcner . d J . Studholmo Brownrig . ' , C . B ., Provincial Grand Ma- , tor of Surrey , who was called on to respond , said there was an old adage that " we should never halloo until v / o are out of tho wood . " Donbt .
less this originally applied to fnx-hunting ; he was in the position of a fox who had been obliged to break cover . Ho hr . d not expected to he called upon to respond , he had forgotten for the monies that for thirty-one years ho had been a ( fraud Officer . However , he
had heen rattled out of cover , and was sure he had the sympathy f , f all the Grand Officers , Past and Present . It was always * a pleasure to aid and suppoit a new Lodge , aud such an addition as this to the roll of Lodges ou the register of tho Grand Lodge of England umut
Consecration Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
be a satisfaction to them all . He and the Grand Officers wished the now Lodge every prosperity . Admiral -Sir E I ward Jnglefield , C . B , then proposed tho SNtor Grand Lodges , with reference to which to : ist ho said , lately ho had become acquainted with General Laurie , Mo 3 t Worshipful Grind Master of Nova Scotia , upon whom he should call
to respond . Brother General Laurie stood in the same position in Canada as tho Prince of Wales did in thi 3 conn try with regard to Freemasonry . Ho was worthy of that high and honourable position . Tho duties of the Grand Lodge th ^ ro wero carried out with the utmost integrity , arid in every relation in life General Laurie was deserving
of that cordial reception which he ( too speaker ) was perteetly sure would bo accorded to him that evening . After snitablo response had been made , Bro . Colonol Shadwell Clerke proposed the health of the W . M ., Lord Londesborough , in introducing which toa 3 t he said he was about to make an entirely novel remark . He was going to say
he was about to propose " the toast of the ovflning . " Had it been so , it had never been to him so "ratifying as on the present occasion , when all the members of the Drury Lane Lodge welcomed as its first Master the nobio brother who now occupied the chair . They were all aware , and he was snre they were all deeply grieved at tho
knowledge , that his lordship had recently been tho victim o ? a sad accident . Such , however , had been his lordship ' s indomitable perseverance , fortitude and pluck that ho had now nearly recovered from its effects , so that ho was present amongst them as their Worshipful Master . Lord Londethorough had earned tho gratitude of all
good Mason ? . He had done long and a-tefu ! service to the Craft . He had been a Mason over 30 years , and for upwards of a quarter of a century had occupied the distinguished position of Past Grind Senior Warden of England . During that time he had occupied the chairs of no h ? 33 than three Lodges ; moreover , he had taken a- great psrsoaal
interest in matters theatrical . Therefore it was only fit and proper Hint when this eminently snceessfnl Lodge was started tho Founders should eelect so good and worthy a brother to preside over them . The brefchr-on wonld join with him in welcoming Lord Londesborough that ni ght in the chair , aud in wishing him a speedy and happy recovery .
Lord Londesborough W . M ., in a brief response , thanked tho brethren for the kind and flattering reception they had accorded him . He was deeply touched -with their consideration , in that he knew they had foregone what was to tho majority of those present a pleasure , viz ., that ~ of smoking , on account of his present affliction . Ho thanked the
Grand 0 dicers present and tho brethren for starting this new Lodge so well- ; he thought the members of the Drury Lane Lodge would combine to carry it to a successful issue . It would be impossible thoy could havo a Lodge to contain all the members of the dramatic profession , for that would require as large a hall as that which many
of the brethren attended at the installation of tho Prince of Wales . They must be satisfied to have a section of the dramatic profession within the Lodge , and of those who were attached to that profession in various ways . Of both these sections thoy had a good representative ns-emblage that eveningand he congratulated them upon the
, fact . Bro . Henry Neville , in proposing tho health of the Consecrat-Officer and his Assistants , felt snro ho was expressing tho sentiments of the bre thren present when he said never had they been so impressed with the rendering of tho consecration ceremony as they had been that day . Ho was very proud to have the p leasure of being ouo
of tho Founders of this Lodge . There were only two pleasnros in a man's life , one of which was in locking back upon work well done , and in looking to the future . After ho had passed tho chair ho looked back with tho greatest pleasure in tho world upon tho kimd and brotherly 'ove he had received nt tho hands of all the brethren .
Tin Drury Lane Lodge had no past history upon which they could look back J . mt they con Id anticipate for it a glorious future . They could look Forward with faith , hope , and pride ; faith in tho admirable teaching of their Worshipful Master and his Wardens ; hope , that thev might all entertain tho purest princip les of Masonic feeling ;
and pride , that many good and hononrable names would be incribed upon tho roll of the Lodge . Brother Colonel Shadwell Clerko thanked the proposer of tho toast for tho kindly terms in which it had been oonchrd . Such n compliment from Bro . Neville was very gratifying indeed ; he could assero the brethren he felt exceeding pleasure in
being permitted to take part in the ceremony . He was always too glad to do whatever he po'sibly could to further tho interests of the Order , and ho tendered his hearty thanks to overy brother who had assisted him that day . Especially he thanked tho Rev . Bro . Martyn , their excellent Chaplain , Bro . Frank Richardson , who had so ably
discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Mat news , who acted as Inner Guard . Being supported by an unusnally able body of men , he thought that between them they had done the woik t ' lurjy well ; nnd this was a i 7 i . it'er of satisfaction to him , because iu the Drnrv Lano Lodgo thev had taken what m i ght b . s called a new
departure . It would inimb'i- on its roll a grind assemblage of '' all sorts and conditions of men . " from north , south , east aud wc-. t . Ho congratulated them upon tho result of tho evening , and as he had mentioned in the consecrating room , he predicted for tho new Lodge e , triumphant sncce ? s . Ho hoped , however , that it wonld bo careful ,
as all other Lodges should he , in nob taking all iet > it who desire 1 to join . He felt always bound to say a Few words on this subject , for ' when a popular Lodge was started there were always a large number of emdidales willing to rush in . They read in the papers of the
advantage likely to accrue from connection with such a Lodge , and ~ eiM most anxious to join it . But he warned this Lodge , a-: ho had done others , to bo careful—to " hasten slowly , " for the more difficult ifc was to join a Lodge the better class of members there wonld be in tho long run . He thanked them
ail exceedingl y , particularly the Brother who proposed this toast , tor ih" kindness with which they had received the mention of his lrimo . Hro . A . M . Broadley , on rising in propose tho Visitors , was received with every demmstration of welcome . He said , in endeavonring to emulate the excellent example which had been set to them by their
\ Voc .-i iifnl Master , he wan -d ' niid he should not ho able to do ] nstice to tin : extraordinary list which was recorded oa tho first Visitors ' pti-u-j of the Drury Lane Lodge . Still Lo-nigjcl In thought some
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Consecration Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
Thomas , F . S . A ., B . Cooke , Henniker Heatou , M . P ., F . Spiers , Frederick Binckes , James Torry , W . Mads * , Cutbush , F . Burleigh , James Moon , A . F . Fisher , Charles Belton , II . SadW Grand Tyler , Alderman Watorlow , J . Somer 3 Vine , R . Plnmbo , Capt . Iltsriob , J . Le Sago , A . Barfield , T . Lumley , C . Soppet , C . Williams , Quartemi ister Brown ,
J . Fmvnell , G . Gnmbletou , Lord Alfred Paget , F . Davison , Mentis Ohren , Dr . Wiiheim Ganz , Eev . R . Morris , LL . D ., Lt .-Col . R . Edi = > , C . J . Phipp ^ , W . W . Morgan , D . de Pinna , David Wetterill , W . E . Chapman . H . Wood , Lennox Browne , Charles Dickens , Ralph Gooding , Dr . R . Turtle Piggot , Major Diokson , M . P ., J . T . Agg-Gardnor ,
M . P ., W . Luke . C . Martin , R . Eve , Chas . Stephens , H . J . Amphlett , John Maclean , II . Massey , C . dote , II . B-Hty , M . Leon , Maj . Josephs . Tho brethren having assembled in the Lodge room , the presiding Officer Colonel Shad well H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , took tho chair , and appointed his Officers pro tarn : Bros . Fenn President of the
Board of General Purposes as S . W ., Robert Grey P . G . D . J . W ., Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . Director oF Ceromonies , and J . IT . Matthews P . G . Standard Bearer I . G . Apologies for non-attendance wore road from his Grace the Dnko of Abercorn G . M . designate of Ireland , Earl of Rnsslvn P . G . M . of
Scotland , Visconnt Wolseley , Earl of Limerick , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Lord llobart ° a , Earl of Jersey , Mnrqnis of Hertford , Sir Albert Woods , Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., and many others , most of their letters conveying hearty good wishes for tho prosperity of the new Lodgo . Having opened in the threo degree ' , the hymn , " Hail
Eternal , by whose aid , was sung , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Dr . Wilhelm Ganz P . G . O ., who was ably assisted by Bros . J . Hodges , W . Sexton ( altos ) , G . T . L-iwler sen ., T . Lawler jun ., E . J . Bell ( basses ) . After solemn rites , the brethren of the new Lodge were arranged in order , and the Director of
Ceremonies read tho petition and warrant ; and after the brethren had signified their approval in Masonic form of the Officers named theivin , an eloquent oration on the principles of the Institution was dolivered by the Chaplain , the Rev . C . J . Martyn . He dwelt upon the cardinal principles upon whioh Freemasonry is founded , and hoped that
prosperity might attend the new Lodge . Might Brotherly Lovo , Relief , and Truth , in conjunction with Temperance , Fortitude , Prudence , and Justice ever actuate their minds and subdne their passions , and might these " three grand principles , " and these " four cardinal virtues" ever be practised by them all , and be transmitted through
their Lodge , pure and unimpaired , from generation to generation . The anthem , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity , " was then sung , and the invocation given ; after which the Chaplain read 2 Chronicles xi . 1—6 , which was followed by the hymn " Supreme Grand Master ! God of Power ! " Lodge
board was thon uncovered , and the consecrating Officer strewed corn , the emblem of plenty ; poured wine , the emblem of joy and bappiness ; oil , the emblem of unity , and sprinkled salt . Having done this he dedicated the Lodge , tho brethren joining in the anthem , " Glory bo to God on high . " The Chaplain took tho censer- three times round
the Lodge ( solemn mnsic being performed during his progress ) , and halted in the East , when tho anthem , " 0 Lord , how manifold are Thy works , " having been chanted , tho presiding Officer duly constituted the Lodge , and tho final benediction was pronounced . L ' . 'd / e was then resumed in the second degree , and Lord Londesborough
was duly installed into the chair , the ceremony being performed in masterly style by Col . Shadwell Gierke . Tho newly-installed Master having been proclaimed and sainted with the customary Masonic honours , appointed and invested his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . It . Neville to act as I . P . M ., Augustus Harris S . W 'Sir John
Worst J . W ., A . M . Broadley Secretary , Sir Edmund A . Inglefield S . D ., Henry Pettitt J . D ., Charles Warner I . G ., J . Fleming ( Tre . nsnrer of Drury Lane Theatre ) Treasurer , R . E . Goddard Tyler . Colonel Shadwell Henry Clerke and the Officers who had assisted him in the Consecration ceremony were then unanimously
elected hon members of the Lodge , for which the Grand Secretary briefly returned thanks . Bro . General Laurie Grand Master of Nova Scotia was also elected an hon member , and acknowledged the compliment paid him . The following brethren were proposed as joining members : —Bros . Lord Snflield P . G . W . Prov . G , M . Norfolk
Thomas Tew P . G . D . T . G . M . West Yorkshire , Sir John Monckton V . G . IF . Past President Board of General Purposes , Joseph C . Parkinson P . G . D . of England P . P . D . G . M . Middlesex , Wilhelm Ganz P . G . Organist , Major A . G . Dickson , M . P ., 1150 , J . Tynto Agg-Gardner , M . P ., 82 , Colonel Hnghes Ilalletfc , M . P ., 255 , Dr . Morell . Mackeiizie
28 , Thomas Henry Bolton , M . P ., 704 , Charles Wyndham 3 G ( S . C . ) , llobson Roose , M . D ., 03 810 , Col . Robert Douglas 1615 , A . Cooocr . M . D ., P . G . Steward 252 P . M . 1591 , William Howard Russell , D . C . L . ' , 310 Malta IOCS Cairo , . Herbert Edward Story ( Herbert Campbell ) 0 f > 7 , 0 . J . Phipp ? , F . S . A . P . M . 41 . P . G . Stipt . of Works Somerset ,
Charles Dicker P . M . 9 f > 0 , Lord A . Paget 33 , Charles Cooto 1319 , Captain II . V . Pirie , 5 th Lancers , 1118 , Lionel Brough 1319 , James Fernandez 1319 , Alfred Gibbons 90 , Thomas Clarke , Sheriff of
London and Middlesex , 1827 , and Major Hytnan Josephs , 3 rd M . A . V . After tho usual congratulations had bean exchanged , the proceedings Hosed . The brethren assembled at a magnificent banqnet , under tl . o presidency of tho W . M . Lord Lendcsborough , when tho loyal toasts were given fiom tlio chair and duly honoured . Bro . Pit- John Worst , Oj . C ., M . P ., Scdicitor-General , proposed tho health < i the Pro
G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M . the Earl of Lathom , aud tho rest of the Gran' ! Officer , ' , Present and IVt . Bro . Gcner . d J . Studholmo Brownrig . ' , C . B ., Provincial Grand Ma- , tor of Surrey , who was called on to respond , said there was an old adage that " we should never halloo until v / o are out of tho wood . " Donbt .
less this originally applied to fnx-hunting ; he was in the position of a fox who had been obliged to break cover . Ho hr . d not expected to he called upon to respond , he had forgotten for the monies that for thirty-one years ho had been a ( fraud Officer . However , he
had heen rattled out of cover , and was sure he had the sympathy f , f all the Grand Officers , Past and Present . It was always * a pleasure to aid and suppoit a new Lodge , aud such an addition as this to the roll of Lodges ou the register of tho Grand Lodge of England umut
Consecration Of The Drury Lane Lodge, No. 2127.
be a satisfaction to them all . He and the Grand Officers wished the now Lodge every prosperity . Admiral -Sir E I ward Jnglefield , C . B , then proposed tho SNtor Grand Lodges , with reference to which to : ist ho said , lately ho had become acquainted with General Laurie , Mo 3 t Worshipful Grind Master of Nova Scotia , upon whom he should call
to respond . Brother General Laurie stood in the same position in Canada as tho Prince of Wales did in thi 3 conn try with regard to Freemasonry . Ho was worthy of that high and honourable position . Tho duties of the Grand Lodge th ^ ro wero carried out with the utmost integrity , arid in every relation in life General Laurie was deserving
of that cordial reception which he ( too speaker ) was perteetly sure would bo accorded to him that evening . After snitablo response had been made , Bro . Colonol Shadwell Clerke proposed the health of the W . M ., Lord Londesborough , in introducing which toa 3 t he said he was about to make an entirely novel remark . He was going to say
he was about to propose " the toast of the ovflning . " Had it been so , it had never been to him so "ratifying as on the present occasion , when all the members of the Drury Lane Lodge welcomed as its first Master the nobio brother who now occupied the chair . They were all aware , and he was snre they were all deeply grieved at tho
knowledge , that his lordship had recently been tho victim o ? a sad accident . Such , however , had been his lordship ' s indomitable perseverance , fortitude and pluck that ho had now nearly recovered from its effects , so that ho was present amongst them as their Worshipful Master . Lord Londethorough had earned tho gratitude of all
good Mason ? . He had done long and a-tefu ! service to the Craft . He had been a Mason over 30 years , and for upwards of a quarter of a century had occupied the distinguished position of Past Grind Senior Warden of England . During that time he had occupied the chairs of no h ? 33 than three Lodges ; moreover , he had taken a- great psrsoaal
interest in matters theatrical . Therefore it was only fit and proper Hint when this eminently snceessfnl Lodge was started tho Founders should eelect so good and worthy a brother to preside over them . The brefchr-on wonld join with him in welcoming Lord Londesborough that ni ght in the chair , aud in wishing him a speedy and happy recovery .
Lord Londesborough W . M ., in a brief response , thanked tho brethren for the kind and flattering reception they had accorded him . He was deeply touched -with their consideration , in that he knew they had foregone what was to tho majority of those present a pleasure , viz ., that ~ of smoking , on account of his present affliction . Ho thanked the
Grand 0 dicers present and tho brethren for starting this new Lodge so well- ; he thought the members of the Drury Lane Lodge would combine to carry it to a successful issue . It would be impossible thoy could havo a Lodge to contain all the members of the dramatic profession , for that would require as large a hall as that which many
of the brethren attended at the installation of tho Prince of Wales . They must be satisfied to have a section of the dramatic profession within the Lodge , and of those who were attached to that profession in various ways . Of both these sections thoy had a good representative ns-emblage that eveningand he congratulated them upon the
, fact . Bro . Henry Neville , in proposing tho health of the Consecrat-Officer and his Assistants , felt snro ho was expressing tho sentiments of the bre thren present when he said never had they been so impressed with the rendering of tho consecration ceremony as they had been that day . Ho was very proud to have the p leasure of being ouo
of tho Founders of this Lodge . There were only two pleasnros in a man's life , one of which was in locking back upon work well done , and in looking to the future . After ho had passed tho chair ho looked back with tho greatest pleasure in tho world upon tho kimd and brotherly 'ove he had received nt tho hands of all the brethren .
Tin Drury Lane Lodge had no past history upon which they could look back J . mt they con Id anticipate for it a glorious future . They could look Forward with faith , hope , and pride ; faith in tho admirable teaching of their Worshipful Master and his Wardens ; hope , that thev might all entertain tho purest princip les of Masonic feeling ;
and pride , that many good and hononrable names would be incribed upon tho roll of the Lodge . Brother Colonel Shadwell Clerko thanked the proposer of tho toast for tho kindly terms in which it had been oonchrd . Such n compliment from Bro . Neville was very gratifying indeed ; he could assero the brethren he felt exceeding pleasure in
being permitted to take part in the ceremony . He was always too glad to do whatever he po'sibly could to further tho interests of the Order , and ho tendered his hearty thanks to overy brother who had assisted him that day . Especially he thanked tho Rev . Bro . Martyn , their excellent Chaplain , Bro . Frank Richardson , who had so ably
discharged the duties of Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Mat news , who acted as Inner Guard . Being supported by an unusnally able body of men , he thought that between them they had done the woik t ' lurjy well ; nnd this was a i 7 i . it'er of satisfaction to him , because iu the Drnrv Lano Lodgo thev had taken what m i ght b . s called a new
departure . It would inimb'i- on its roll a grind assemblage of '' all sorts and conditions of men . " from north , south , east aud wc-. t . Ho congratulated them upon tho result of tho evening , and as he had mentioned in the consecrating room , he predicted for tho new Lodge e , triumphant sncce ? s . Ho hoped , however , that it wonld bo careful ,
as all other Lodges should he , in nob taking all iet > it who desire 1 to join . He felt always bound to say a Few words on this subject , for ' when a popular Lodge was started there were always a large number of emdidales willing to rush in . They read in the papers of the
advantage likely to accrue from connection with such a Lodge , and ~ eiM most anxious to join it . But he warned this Lodge , a-: ho had done others , to bo careful—to " hasten slowly , " for the more difficult ifc was to join a Lodge the better class of members there wonld be in tho long run . He thanked them
ail exceedingl y , particularly the Brother who proposed this toast , tor ih" kindness with which they had received the mention of his lrimo . Hro . A . M . Broadley , on rising in propose tho Visitors , was received with every demmstration of welcome . He said , in endeavonring to emulate the excellent example which had been set to them by their
\ Voc .-i iifnl Master , he wan -d ' niid he should not ho able to do ] nstice to tin : extraordinary list which was recorded oa tho first Visitors ' pti-u-j of the Drury Lane Lodge . Still Lo-nigjcl In thought some