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Consecration Of The Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.
CONSECRATION OF THE SELWYN LODGE , No . 1901 .
TEIE Consecration of the Selwyn Lodgo took placo on Thursday , 21 st inst ., at tho East Dulwioh Hotel , its advent boing most successful , aud auguring well for its future prosperity . The occasion will be long remembered by all who wero fortunate enough to hi present , as a red-letter day in the annals of Freemasonry . The ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Col . Shadwell II
Clerke , tho Grand Secretary of England , who was assisted by Bro . Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , M . A ., P . P . G . C . ( since appointed G . Chaplain ) as Chaplain , Capt . N . G . Philips P . G . D . as S . W ., H . D . Sandeman P . D . G . M . Bengal as J . W ., and James Terry P . M . P . P . G . W . ( Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) as Director of Ceremonies . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . Edwin M . Lott
P . P . G . J . W . Jersey P . P . G . O . Surrey , & c , and the way in which they wero carried ont aided the general sucoess of the meeting . The consecrating ceremony having been completed , Bro . W . H . Hook P . M . 186 and 1619 was duly installed into the chair as first W . M . —the G . Secretary fulfilling the duties of Installing Master , and warmly congratulating Bro . Hook on his accession—for the third time —to the
hig hest office of a Lodge . The Officers wero then appointed , and a long list of names of candidates , both for joining and initiation , having been presented , and the propositions on their behalf seconded , the Lodge was closed , and brethren proceeded to the banquet-room , where a first-rate repast awaited them . The banquet was served by Bro . Gnrney in a manner which reflected the highest credit on his
supervision and care ; everything that could conduce to the comfort and pleasure of the brethren was carried out , with the result that a most enjoyable evening was spent . After disposing of the usual loyal toasts the Worshipful Master gave the Grand Officers , thanking them for their presence on the occasion , which presence had lent lustre to the ceremonies ; and grace and dignity to
the social board . The W . M . felt honoured by having so many illustrious Masons to support him . Tho Right Wor . Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman replied , in a few well chosen remarks stating the gratification aud pleasure it gave him and the Grand Officers to assist on this occasion , and to support the dignity of the chair in Lodge and at the banqnet . The toast of the Consecrating Officer , the V . W . Bro .
Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , was then given by the W . M ., who thanked him very much for the courtesy and kindness shewn him , for the manner in which he had received him at Grand Lodge , the careful advice he had given him , and the interest he had taken in the formation of the Lodge . He most heartily tendered his beat thanks for tho very able and impressive manner in which he had performed
the duties of consecration and installation , and he felt proud to have the honour of his presence at his right hand that evening . The Grand Secretary returned thanks for the enthusiastic manner in which his health had been given , and said he was delighted to be present with the W . M . and brethren . He expressed his gratification at the manner in which the W . M . had arranged everything .
He believed he could say , there was nothing left undone which could have been done by the W . M . to ensure success , and he believed from so good a foundation a most influential and useful Lodge would be the result . They had a goodly number of influential members and candidates proposed that evening . They had a good Lodge-room and accommodation , and a good Mason as the first
W . M . The Grand Secretary then proposed the W . M . 's health , whioh was received most enthusiastically . He felt sure , from what he had seen and known of Brother Hook that he was the right man in the right place . He could testify to the anxiety which the W . M . had evinced for the welfare of his Lodge . He was evidently a Mason in the true acceptance of the term . His son and his
son-inlaw were both present , and had been initiated by their respected father . He felt quite sure the foundation of the Selwyn Lodge was safe in his hands , and he hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would spare him many years to watch over the interests of the Lodge . The W . M . responded in a few well-chosen remarks , thanking the Grand Secretary for his kindness and good opinion of himself ; he
felt that whatever was worth doing was worth doing well , and hoped his conduct through life would always merit the esteem and confidence of his brethren in Freemasonry . The W . M . next gave the Visitors , coupling the toast with the name of Bro . C . Button Past Grand Deacon . He said they had a goodly array of Visitors there , indeed so many that time would not permit him to give their names ,
but he felt sure they all believed the right hand of fellowship was held out to them , and always would be by the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge . They were honoured that evening by the presence of many great names in the Masonio world who had thought it not beneath them to visit and uphold this Lodge on its birthday ; he thanked them most heartily for their presence and support on the occasion .
Bro . Hatton , in response , said he took exception to one or two remarks of the W . M . with regard to thinking it beneath their dignity to be present there that evening ; he thought it one of the noblest principles of Freemasonry that mansions , terrace gardens and broad acres were no obstacles to the f raternisaWon of Mason with Mason ; all barriers were swept away when thev met on the level in
their Lodges ; T he was pleased to be there . It was no light task to undertake the obtaining a warrant for a new Lodge , especially now the Grand Master had expressed his opinion on the subject ; grants would be few , and very carefully considered . The members might be surprised to hear he had known their W . M . ' for twenty-five years , and could tell them Bro . Hook was no rolling stone , he had by his own energy and perseverance placed himself in a high position in
the mercantile world ; he is a man of energy , usefulness and uprightness . He ( Bro . Hutton ) had no fear for the success of their Lodge now he saw who was at the head of it . Follow Bro . Hook ' s advice , follow his principles , listen to his suggestions , and support him ; their Lod ge will then be one of the best in London . He thanked them one and all for the very kind way in which they had received the toast of the Visitors . The W . M . next gave the Officers ; he was particularly fortunate in having Officers who intended the
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work shonld be done well ; he hoped the Selwyn Lodge would be secoud to none iu its working ; it was a most painful thing to seo an Officer performing his duties iu a meaningless aud slovenly manner ; one such iu a Lodgo spoilt tho wholo ceremony ; ho trusted and bolieved each Officer he had appointed \ va 3 fully competent for his position . Ho thanked thorn for their support ; they had
responded most heartily to his wishes . 1 ho splondid Lodgo furniture and fittings would be paid for nearly all by donations from the Officers and brethren , and this was a good beginning . Ho trusted at tho end of his year of office to say , Well dono , good aud faithful servants ; he bolieved he should havo the full confidence of the Officers and brethren during his year of offico . Bro . Liuscott S . W .,
replied on behalf of the Officers . He trusted that tho opinions of the W . M . would bo fully realised ; ho could speak with confidence for himself ; ho bolieved every Officer was anxious to work well and fnlly to support the W . M . Tho Worshipful Master gave the Charities , coupling the name of Bro . Terry , whom he thanked heartily for the part he had taken in the ceremonies , and his
kind words at all times . Bro . Terry was alway 3 ready with advice and help , and deserved well of all who knew him ; he trusted tho Selwyn Lodge would come to the front as regarded the Charities ; ho did hope and trust that in tho second year of its existence the members would send a Steward to ono of tho Institutions , with a round acknowledgment of the thanks of the Selwyn for
favours received . Bro . Terry , in the course of his remarks in reply , said , of courso all the Charities wanted help ; all he could say was , that although the W . M . did bring a substantial amount as Steward for the Benevolent Fund last year , he could strongly recommend him to try it again next year ; personally he could recommend tho Benevolent Fund ; he thanked the brethren for toasting
him so heartily , and hoped soon to see them m working trim . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , which wore pronounced to be a groat success in every way . Bros . G . T . Carter , J . L . Hodges , and Wallis , with Bro . E . M . Lott at the pianoforte , gave some songs , & c , during the evening , thu 3 adding to tho enjoyment of tho brethren .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the regular meeting , held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on 22 nd April . Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Gomm P . M . J . W ., Tucker ( T . ) S . D ., Gunner ( H . S . ) J . D ., Monson I . G ., & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Tucker candidate . After a call off , Lodge opened in second and third degrees , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Gnnner can . didate . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for 29 th instant .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Fromm's , The Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , on Wednesday , 20 th inst ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . Lodgo was opened by Bro . S . L . Green P . M . W . M ., supported by
Bros . Partridge S . W ., Robson J . W ., McDonald , Kimbell , Smith , Seymour-Clarke Sec , and others . The ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . Partridge was afterwards olected W . M . for Wednesday , 27 th inst . Brethren are earnestly invited to attend . The House is next Moorgate-street Station . Hours seven until nine p . m .
Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1446 .--At the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , on Tuesday . Bro . Paul W . M ,, W . Cleghorn S . W ., Hemming J . W ., Farwig Preceptor , F . V . Green Hon . Sec ; Birrell , Hurdell , Richardson , Percy , F . Green , Cohen , Levy , & c . Formalities were fully observed , and the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —First Lecture—Bros . Cohen
J . J . Smith , Skinner , Cleghorn , W . C . Smith , E . Farwig , and Watts respectively . Second Lecture—Bros . Pink , Hemming , Richardson , Cleghorn , and Hurdell . Third Lecture—Bros . Blundell , Birrell , aud Richardson . Lodge was resnmed . Bros . Percy , N . J . Lloyd , Gulliford , George Coleman , Kirkaldy , Birrell , and Hill were unanimously elected
members . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was voted to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had worked the Fifteen Sections , and that he be elected an honorary member . The W . M . returned thanks in suitable terms . All Masouic business being ended , Lodge was closed .
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
An Auckland correspondent sends us tho following items : — The regular Quarterly Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge S . C . was held lst February , at the Masonio Hall , Bro . tho Hon . F . Whitaker V . W . P . G . M . for the North Island of New Zealand
presiding . The principal business was the election of Grand Lodge Officers . With one exception the whole of the retiring Officers were re-elected . Bro . Hendry P . G . Sword Bearer , declined to take office again , and Bro . Dunwoodie I . P . M . of Lodge Manukau was elected in his place .
It would appear as if the erection of a Masonic Hall m Auckland , on the site in Prince ' s-street , is after all to be an accomplished fact , for , after years of waiting , plans have been prepared by Mr . Skinner , which have been approved by the committee . Tenders have been called , and , at a meeting held on Monday night , one was accepted . There was close competition . The tenders received are as follows , and
the lowest was accepted : —J . Ellingham , £ 3 , 579 ; Bailden and Stephenson , £ 3 , 127 ; J . J . Holland , £ 3 , 010 j McConnachie and Flatt , £ 2 , 967 ; Marshall , £ 2 , 960 ; J . Hv n . £ 2 , 950 ; W . Shailer , £ 2 , 943 ; C . J . Matthew , £ 2 , 918 ; A . Wat * m , £ . i , 870 ; A . Maguire , £ 2 , 799 ; W . Blewden , £ 2 , 767 j J . Colbeck , £ 2 , 630 .
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Consecration Of The Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.
CONSECRATION OF THE SELWYN LODGE , No . 1901 .
TEIE Consecration of the Selwyn Lodgo took placo on Thursday , 21 st inst ., at tho East Dulwioh Hotel , its advent boing most successful , aud auguring well for its future prosperity . The occasion will be long remembered by all who wero fortunate enough to hi present , as a red-letter day in the annals of Freemasonry . The ceremony was most impressively performed by Bro . Col . Shadwell II
Clerke , tho Grand Secretary of England , who was assisted by Bro . Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , M . A ., P . P . G . C . ( since appointed G . Chaplain ) as Chaplain , Capt . N . G . Philips P . G . D . as S . W ., H . D . Sandeman P . D . G . M . Bengal as J . W ., and James Terry P . M . P . P . G . W . ( Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) as Director of Ceremonies . The musical arrangements were entrusted to Bro . Edwin M . Lott
P . P . G . J . W . Jersey P . P . G . O . Surrey , & c , and the way in which they wero carried ont aided the general sucoess of the meeting . The consecrating ceremony having been completed , Bro . W . H . Hook P . M . 186 and 1619 was duly installed into the chair as first W . M . —the G . Secretary fulfilling the duties of Installing Master , and warmly congratulating Bro . Hook on his accession—for the third time —to the
hig hest office of a Lodge . The Officers wero then appointed , and a long list of names of candidates , both for joining and initiation , having been presented , and the propositions on their behalf seconded , the Lodge was closed , and brethren proceeded to the banquet-room , where a first-rate repast awaited them . The banquet was served by Bro . Gnrney in a manner which reflected the highest credit on his
supervision and care ; everything that could conduce to the comfort and pleasure of the brethren was carried out , with the result that a most enjoyable evening was spent . After disposing of the usual loyal toasts the Worshipful Master gave the Grand Officers , thanking them for their presence on the occasion , which presence had lent lustre to the ceremonies ; and grace and dignity to
the social board . The W . M . felt honoured by having so many illustrious Masons to support him . Tho Right Wor . Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman replied , in a few well chosen remarks stating the gratification aud pleasure it gave him and the Grand Officers to assist on this occasion , and to support the dignity of the chair in Lodge and at the banqnet . The toast of the Consecrating Officer , the V . W . Bro .
Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , was then given by the W . M ., who thanked him very much for the courtesy and kindness shewn him , for the manner in which he had received him at Grand Lodge , the careful advice he had given him , and the interest he had taken in the formation of the Lodge . He most heartily tendered his beat thanks for tho very able and impressive manner in which he had performed
the duties of consecration and installation , and he felt proud to have the honour of his presence at his right hand that evening . The Grand Secretary returned thanks for the enthusiastic manner in which his health had been given , and said he was delighted to be present with the W . M . and brethren . He expressed his gratification at the manner in which the W . M . had arranged everything .
He believed he could say , there was nothing left undone which could have been done by the W . M . to ensure success , and he believed from so good a foundation a most influential and useful Lodge would be the result . They had a goodly number of influential members and candidates proposed that evening . They had a good Lodge-room and accommodation , and a good Mason as the first
W . M . The Grand Secretary then proposed the W . M . 's health , whioh was received most enthusiastically . He felt sure , from what he had seen and known of Brother Hook that he was the right man in the right place . He could testify to the anxiety which the W . M . had evinced for the welfare of his Lodge . He was evidently a Mason in the true acceptance of the term . His son and his
son-inlaw were both present , and had been initiated by their respected father . He felt quite sure the foundation of the Selwyn Lodge was safe in his hands , and he hoped the Great Architect of the Universe would spare him many years to watch over the interests of the Lodge . The W . M . responded in a few well-chosen remarks , thanking the Grand Secretary for his kindness and good opinion of himself ; he
felt that whatever was worth doing was worth doing well , and hoped his conduct through life would always merit the esteem and confidence of his brethren in Freemasonry . The W . M . next gave the Visitors , coupling the toast with the name of Bro . C . Button Past Grand Deacon . He said they had a goodly array of Visitors there , indeed so many that time would not permit him to give their names ,
but he felt sure they all believed the right hand of fellowship was held out to them , and always would be by the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge . They were honoured that evening by the presence of many great names in the Masonio world who had thought it not beneath them to visit and uphold this Lodge on its birthday ; he thanked them most heartily for their presence and support on the occasion .
Bro . Hatton , in response , said he took exception to one or two remarks of the W . M . with regard to thinking it beneath their dignity to be present there that evening ; he thought it one of the noblest principles of Freemasonry that mansions , terrace gardens and broad acres were no obstacles to the f raternisaWon of Mason with Mason ; all barriers were swept away when thev met on the level in
their Lodges ; T he was pleased to be there . It was no light task to undertake the obtaining a warrant for a new Lodge , especially now the Grand Master had expressed his opinion on the subject ; grants would be few , and very carefully considered . The members might be surprised to hear he had known their W . M . ' for twenty-five years , and could tell them Bro . Hook was no rolling stone , he had by his own energy and perseverance placed himself in a high position in
the mercantile world ; he is a man of energy , usefulness and uprightness . He ( Bro . Hutton ) had no fear for the success of their Lodge now he saw who was at the head of it . Follow Bro . Hook ' s advice , follow his principles , listen to his suggestions , and support him ; their Lod ge will then be one of the best in London . He thanked them one and all for the very kind way in which they had received the toast of the Visitors . The W . M . next gave the Officers ; he was particularly fortunate in having Officers who intended the
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work shonld be done well ; he hoped the Selwyn Lodge would be secoud to none iu its working ; it was a most painful thing to seo an Officer performing his duties iu a meaningless aud slovenly manner ; one such iu a Lodgo spoilt tho wholo ceremony ; ho trusted and bolieved each Officer he had appointed \ va 3 fully competent for his position . Ho thanked thorn for their support ; they had
responded most heartily to his wishes . 1 ho splondid Lodgo furniture and fittings would be paid for nearly all by donations from the Officers and brethren , and this was a good beginning . Ho trusted at tho end of his year of office to say , Well dono , good aud faithful servants ; he bolieved he should havo the full confidence of the Officers and brethren during his year of offico . Bro . Liuscott S . W .,
replied on behalf of the Officers . He trusted that tho opinions of the W . M . would bo fully realised ; ho could speak with confidence for himself ; ho bolieved every Officer was anxious to work well and fnlly to support the W . M . Tho Worshipful Master gave the Charities , coupling the name of Bro . Terry , whom he thanked heartily for the part he had taken in the ceremonies , and his
kind words at all times . Bro . Terry was alway 3 ready with advice and help , and deserved well of all who knew him ; he trusted tho Selwyn Lodge would come to the front as regarded the Charities ; ho did hope and trust that in tho second year of its existence the members would send a Steward to ono of tho Institutions , with a round acknowledgment of the thanks of the Selwyn for
favours received . Bro . Terry , in the course of his remarks in reply , said , of courso all the Charities wanted help ; all he could say was , that although the W . M . did bring a substantial amount as Steward for the Benevolent Fund last year , he could strongly recommend him to try it again next year ; personally he could recommend tho Benevolent Fund ; he thanked the brethren for toasting
him so heartily , and hoped soon to see them m working trim . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close , which wore pronounced to be a groat success in every way . Bros . G . T . Carter , J . L . Hodges , and Wallis , with Bro . E . M . Lott at the pianoforte , gave some songs , & c , during the evening , thu 3 adding to tho enjoyment of tho brethren .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At the regular meeting , held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on 22 nd April . Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Gomm P . M . J . W ., Tucker ( T . ) S . D ., Gunner ( H . S . ) J . D ., Monson I . G ., & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Tucker candidate . After a call off , Lodge opened in second and third degrees , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Gnnner can . didate . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for 29 th instant .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Fromm's , The Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , on Wednesday , 20 th inst ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . Lodgo was opened by Bro . S . L . Green P . M . W . M ., supported by
Bros . Partridge S . W ., Robson J . W ., McDonald , Kimbell , Smith , Seymour-Clarke Sec , and others . The ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . Partridge was afterwards olected W . M . for Wednesday , 27 th inst . Brethren are earnestly invited to attend . The House is next Moorgate-street Station . Hours seven until nine p . m .
Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1446 .--At the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , on Tuesday . Bro . Paul W . M ,, W . Cleghorn S . W ., Hemming J . W ., Farwig Preceptor , F . V . Green Hon . Sec ; Birrell , Hurdell , Richardson , Percy , F . Green , Cohen , Levy , & c . Formalities were fully observed , and the Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren : —First Lecture—Bros . Cohen
J . J . Smith , Skinner , Cleghorn , W . C . Smith , E . Farwig , and Watts respectively . Second Lecture—Bros . Pink , Hemming , Richardson , Cleghorn , and Hurdell . Third Lecture—Bros . Blundell , Birrell , aud Richardson . Lodge was resnmed . Bros . Percy , N . J . Lloyd , Gulliford , George Coleman , Kirkaldy , Birrell , and Hill were unanimously elected
members . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was voted to the W . M . for the able manner in which he had worked the Fifteen Sections , and that he be elected an honorary member . The W . M . returned thanks in suitable terms . All Masouic business being ended , Lodge was closed .
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
An Auckland correspondent sends us tho following items : — The regular Quarterly Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge S . C . was held lst February , at the Masonio Hall , Bro . tho Hon . F . Whitaker V . W . P . G . M . for the North Island of New Zealand
presiding . The principal business was the election of Grand Lodge Officers . With one exception the whole of the retiring Officers were re-elected . Bro . Hendry P . G . Sword Bearer , declined to take office again , and Bro . Dunwoodie I . P . M . of Lodge Manukau was elected in his place .
It would appear as if the erection of a Masonic Hall m Auckland , on the site in Prince ' s-street , is after all to be an accomplished fact , for , after years of waiting , plans have been prepared by Mr . Skinner , which have been approved by the committee . Tenders have been called , and , at a meeting held on Monday night , one was accepted . There was close competition . The tenders received are as follows , and
the lowest was accepted : —J . Ellingham , £ 3 , 579 ; Bailden and Stephenson , £ 3 , 127 ; J . J . Holland , £ 3 , 010 j McConnachie and Flatt , £ 2 , 967 ; Marshall , £ 2 , 960 ; J . Hv n . £ 2 , 950 ; W . Shailer , £ 2 , 943 ; C . J . Matthew , £ 2 , 918 ; A . Wat * m , £ . i , 870 ; A . Maguire , £ 2 , 799 ; W . Blewden , £ 2 , 767 j J . Colbeck , £ 2 , 630 .