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Consecration Of The Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
CONSECRATION OF THE BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 .
ON tho 20 th instant , tho Right Hon . tho Lord Brooke , M . P ., paid his first official visit into the Masonic Province of Essex , since his installation by His Royal Highness tho Duke of Albany at Colchester , in February last , the occasion being tho Consecration of a new Lodge at Maldon , to bo called tho Blackwater , after the river npon which tho borongh stands , and numbered 1977 on tho registry of the Grand Lodge of England . As might naturally bo supposed
the event awakened a good deal of interest among tho Masons of tho Province , and there was a largo gathering both of present and past Provincial Grand Officers and members of tho Lodges . Tho Public Hall was set out as a Lodge-room , and , being decorated with flowers and bnnting , had a very pretty appearance . The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master arrived at Maldon by train at 1 * 33 , nnd
proceeded at once , in an open carriage , to tho Public Hall , where Lodge was shortly afterwards opened by his lordship , the following brethren acting as Officers pro tern : —Bros . A . Buck I . P . M . 453 P . G . S . W . ns S . W ., Fred . Wood P . M . and Treasurer 1000 P . P . G . S . W . as J . W . ; Thomas J . Railing P . M . nnd Sec . 51 P . G . Sec . as Secretary , A . Lucking P . M . and Secretary 1000 P . G . D . C . as D . C , and J . F . Barratt
I . P . M . 1000 P . G . Jleg . as I . G . His lordship then proceeded to consecrate tho Lodgo in duo Masonio form . In tho conrse of the proceedings , tho following Oration , on "The nature and principles of Freemasonry , " was delivered by tho acting Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate P . M . 697 P . P . G . Chaplain . Tho rev . Brother said : — To do anything like justice to so copious a subject as that on
which I have been requested to address you , viz ., " The nature and principles of Freemasonry , " would require a far longer timo than tbe few minutes allotted to this oration . I will , therefore , only attempt to say a word or two concerning thoso three great principles on which our Order is founded , viz ., Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . By the first wo aro reminded of that close and intimate
relationship which subsists between ns . Thero aro various bonds of fraternal union existing in tho world , bnt to ns who aro banded together by tbe mystic iye , those words of Moses , " Sirs , ye are brethren , " seem to apply with ' especial force . And why so ? Because we are brethren by bonds never to be broken—bonds into which we wero not born : bonds info which we vrere neither
entrapped , enticed , nor compelled to enter ; bonds from which we might , even to the last moment before wo entered , have easily escaped . If , therefore , as Masons , we do not act as brethren , wo are surely amongst the worst of men . The relation , then , which we bear to one another , suggests to us the first great principle of our Order , and the duty it lays upon ns , viz ., that of Love— " Love as brethren . " And
how shall this love be shown ? By gentle reproof in error by instruction of our Brother when ho is in ignorance or difficult y ; and by tender sympathy in sorrow and distress . In theso particularly , amongst many other ways , may our love of tho brethren be manifested . Prove yourselves , then , to be Masons in the best sense of Masonry , by the constant exercise of this exalted
principle of humanity , this highly-finished jewel of Masonry—Brotherly Love . To the brother who is thoroughly imbned with this first great principle of Masonry , tho practice of tho second , viz ., Relief , will have become a necessity of its existence . If he is rich , ho will ' give plenteously " ; if ho has " little , ho will do his diligence gladly to give of that little " ; in either caso regarding himself but
os a steward , with a Master over him who will surely hereafter call upon him for an account of his stewardship . In short , ho will ever bear in mind , and strive to act in accordance with , those words which are addressed to every Master when placer ] in the Chair of a Lodge— ¦ " So tbat when any one is said to bo a Mason , tbe world may know that he is one to whom tho burdened heart may ponr forth its
sorrows , the distressed prefer their suit , whose heart is guided by justice , and whose hand is extended by benevolence . " It may , perhaps , seem almost superfluous to add that if we , as Masons , are careful not to neglect the duties of Brotherly Love and Relief , we shall no less scrupulously endeavour to carry out the third great principle of onr Order , i . e ., Truth . " Speak every man truth with
bis neighbour (" or brother " ) will bo onr motto ; and we shall not be content with a mere literal interpretation of the injunction , but shall strive to show our loyalty to tho brethren , individually and collectivel y , by the straightforwardness of our conduct , as well as by tbe truthfulness of our words , remembering that " Actions speaklouder than words . " But , above allwe shall strive to act up to those
, nve points of fellowship which we have solemnly sworn to observe , ¦ Now , to the members of this newly . constitnted Lodge I would say-Suffer me to express the hope and belief that Wisdom has here builded her bouse . May all the choicest blessings of the G . A . O . T . U . rest upon you ; with corn , and wine , and oil may He continually sustain you . May yonr Lodge ever stand firmly supported on I he
three great pillars of Wisdom , Strength , and Beanty . Slay every member of it , prefcut and futnre , mount steadily upwards on the three grand rounds of our Masonic ladder—Faith , Hope , and Charity—ever practising here the noble principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , that so , v . 'hen hereafter summoned from this sublunary sphere , they may ascend to that Grand Lodge abovo where
tho world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for evermore . At tho conclusion of the Consecration , the installation of the first W . M ., Bro . Thomas Enstace P . M . and Treasurer ( i 97 P . P . G . S . B ., took place , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . A . Lucking P . M . find Secretary 1000 P . G . D . C . The following were appointed and invested as the first Officers : —Bros . Thomas Rix P . M . and Sec . 097
JM . G . S . B . acting I . P . M ., Alfred Richardson S . W ., Robert Smith J -VV ., Rev . E . H . Crate P . M . 697 P . P . G . C . Chaplain , J . II . Alliston Ireasurer , George A . Enstaco W . M . G 97 Secretary , Samnel IT . Ellis o-U ., Samuel Shawyer J . D ., B . Clowes W . M . 630 M . C , Edmund powers Organist 1024 P . P . G . O . Orgauist , William Strutt I . G ., Jj-ovvard Pairman Tyler , D . J . Wright I . P . M . 1024 P . G . P . and Hodson stewards . The business of the day being over , the newly-installed
Consecration Of The Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
W . M . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks bo given to tho Right Hon . the Lord Brooke , M . P ., for his kindness in attending to-day and performing tho ceremony of consecration . Bro . Enstaco remarked that tho brethren of the new Lodge esteemed it a very high hononr that his lordship had como amongst them , more especially as it was his lordship ' s first visit to tho Province sitico his Installation . Tho brethren trusted that his
Lordship would allow them to enrol his name ns an hon . momber of tho Lodge . The motion was seconded by Bro . Richardson S . W ., and carried by acclamation . Tho R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty reception they had given him . Having
been appointed to preside over the Province , ho felt it a dnty to bo present on so important nnd interesting an occasion , and at tho same timo it had been a great pleasnro . They were good enongh , a short time ago , to assemble in such largo numbers , nnd to give him such a cordial welcome on his introduction to the Province at
Colchester , somo timo back—and ho recognised many faces aronnd him which he saw on that occasion—that ho felt that any little inconvenience to which ho mig ht be put in endeavouring to carry out his dnties was but a small retnrn for tbo great kindness ho had received . His Lordship congratulated tho brethren of tho new Lodge upon tho auspicious inauguration thev had had , and also the W . M . upon being
placed in tho high position of first W . Master . He understood that this was not tho first timo that Bro Eustace had presided over a Lodgo , and ho ( Lord Brooke ) trusted that nnder his rnh » , and thoso who might succeed him , the Blackwater Lodgo would become one of tho most influential in tho Province . His Lordship then remarked that bo thought this would bo an opportune time for him to announce
that ho proposed to hold a Provincial Grand Lodgo on Wednesday , lst of August , and carrying out tho intentions of their lato respected P . G . M ., it would bo hold in tho Borough of Harwich . His Lordship concluded by again thanking tho brethren for tho cordial welcome they had given him , and resumed his seat amid much applause . Votes of thanks were then passed to tho P . G . Officers who had
assisted in carrying out tho arrangements of the day ; to Bro . the Rev . E . IT . Crate , for his excellent oration , and to Bro . Clowes for his handsome present of the Lodge banner . This banner , it should be stated , is a most beautiful specimen of needlework . It is of sky-blue silk , and in tho centre is tho arms of tbe Borough in heraldic colours , with the name and number of the Lodge worked beneath ; while at the fonr corners are various Masonic emblems in silver thread , the
whole being edged with fringe and mounted on a handsome stand . The banner , which was greatly admired , is the work of Miss Florence Chaplain Hast , Bro . Clowes's sister-in-law . Tbe musical portions of the ceremony were ably rendered by Bros . John J . C . Turner P . M . 51 P . P . G . O ., C . Osmond W . M . elect 51 P . P . G . O ., Edmund Gowers J . W . designate and Org . 1024 P . P . G . O ., and A . B . Sparling J . D . 697 . The
same brethren also kindly sang various selections between the toasts at the festive board , in which they were assisted by Bros . J . P . Lewin , F . Bird and A . F . Amos . At 4 . 30 between 90 nnd 100 brethren dined at the Blue Boar Hotel , n . very excellent repast being served by Mrs . Hickford , tho hostess . Tho usual Masonic toasts wero given on removal of tho cloth . In responding for the toast of his health , tho
E . W . P . G . M . repeated tbat ho wns most gratified with the kind reception they had given him , and expressed a hopo that ho should be able to come often amongst tho brethren of his Province . His Lordship spoke highly of tho work which had been done in tho Lodge by the va > ions brethren who had taken part in it , and said ho certainly had never sren better performed anywhere . His Lordship proposed
the health of the new W . M ., and wished him a prosperous and happyyear of office , and again expressed a hopo that the Lodgo would become an influential ono in Uio Province . His Lordship and most of the Visitors left Maldon by tbo 6 . 57 train . Tho whole proceedings passed off most successfully , and all concerned aro to bo congratulated npon the happv inauguration of tho Blackwater Lodge .
Among the brethren present during the day , besides those already mentioned , were : —Bros . J . Nunn P . G . S . B . England , Andrew Durrant P . M . and Treasurer 27 G P . G . Treasurer , tho Rev . F . B . Shepherd P . M . 27 G P . P . G . C , II E . Dehaue W . M . 1513 P . G . S . D ., George Corbie P . M . and Secretary 453 P . P . G . J . W ., Frederick Wood P . M . and Treasurer 10 C 0 P . P . G . S . W ., F . George Green P . M . and Secretary 1024
P . P . G . S . W ., W . Humphreys P . M . 1024 P . P . G . S . W ., Edward Humphreys P . M . 1024 P . P . Grand Registrar , H . J . Sausom P . P . G . J . D ., D . M . B . Wheeler P . M . 275 P . P . G . J . W ., J . P . Lewin P . M . 27 ( 5 P . P . G . S . of Work ? , J . F . Barrett P . M . 1000 P . G . Registrar , D . J . Wright P . M . 102 ! P . G . P ., E . Shedd I . P . M . 27 f > P . G . S ., W . Bloom W . M . 171 * 1 ) , F . Bird W . M . 1021 , J . J .
Cavill W . M . 1312 . A . Pertwee W . M . 433 , C . Floyd W . M . 1 SG 7 , W . C Bell P . M . 1024 , H . Darken P . M . 51 , F . Quilter 51 , Morgan Jones 097 , H . J . Everett 697 , W . G . Siggers 007 , L . F . Mauley 697 , J . T . Bailey G 97 , A . F . Amos 697 , J . G . Renshaw GV 7 , Clarke Abbott 097 . A . Ward G 97 , C . Frost G !) 7 , J . ITowo 697 , R . Holshiun , AI . D ., S . W . 1813 , A . O . Stopcs 51 , T . Elscy Bland 1021 , J . Taylor jun . J . W . 1817 , 0 . S . Blyth 1024 , R . A . Francis 1024 , E . J . Burs ' . all 697 ,
F . C . B . Christie 1024 . , W . H . do Conn 1021 , F . 1 ) . Grayson Vv . M . Elect 1 G 0 , C . IT . Parker 1024 , John Huntley 1312 , J . R . Jarvis 27 G , H . Harper P . M . aud Sec . 160 , & c , & o . Letters of apology for their inabilitv to attend were received from tho W . D . P . G . M . ( Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D . ) , W . Bro . Colonel Somerville Burney P . M . G 97 P . G . D ., Y . W . Bro . Colonel Shadwell Gierke G . Sec , W . Bra . K B . Florence P . M . 214 P . G . J . W ., W . Bro . J . C . Earle W . M . 214 , & c , & o . —Essex Standard .
We arc told that during 1 the font 1 days of the Handel Festival there were over 80 , 000 persons present at the Crystal Palace . The police arrangements were nnder tho
direction of Brother Superintendent Butt , who had an efficient body of men under him . Every thing went off satisfactorily , and Brother Butt was deservedly complimented by the chairman of the company , Mr . Mc'George .
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Consecration Of The Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
CONSECRATION OF THE BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 .
ON tho 20 th instant , tho Right Hon . tho Lord Brooke , M . P ., paid his first official visit into the Masonic Province of Essex , since his installation by His Royal Highness tho Duke of Albany at Colchester , in February last , the occasion being tho Consecration of a new Lodge at Maldon , to bo called tho Blackwater , after the river npon which tho borongh stands , and numbered 1977 on tho registry of the Grand Lodge of England . As might naturally bo supposed
the event awakened a good deal of interest among tho Masons of tho Province , and there was a largo gathering both of present and past Provincial Grand Officers and members of tho Lodges . Tho Public Hall was set out as a Lodge-room , and , being decorated with flowers and bnnting , had a very pretty appearance . The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master arrived at Maldon by train at 1 * 33 , nnd
proceeded at once , in an open carriage , to tho Public Hall , where Lodge was shortly afterwards opened by his lordship , the following brethren acting as Officers pro tern : —Bros . A . Buck I . P . M . 453 P . G . S . W . ns S . W ., Fred . Wood P . M . and Treasurer 1000 P . P . G . S . W . as J . W . ; Thomas J . Railing P . M . nnd Sec . 51 P . G . Sec . as Secretary , A . Lucking P . M . and Secretary 1000 P . G . D . C . as D . C , and J . F . Barratt
I . P . M . 1000 P . G . Jleg . as I . G . His lordship then proceeded to consecrate tho Lodgo in duo Masonio form . In tho conrse of the proceedings , tho following Oration , on "The nature and principles of Freemasonry , " was delivered by tho acting Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . E . H . Crate P . M . 697 P . P . G . Chaplain . Tho rev . Brother said : — To do anything like justice to so copious a subject as that on
which I have been requested to address you , viz ., " The nature and principles of Freemasonry , " would require a far longer timo than tbe few minutes allotted to this oration . I will , therefore , only attempt to say a word or two concerning thoso three great principles on which our Order is founded , viz ., Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . By the first wo aro reminded of that close and intimate
relationship which subsists between ns . Thero aro various bonds of fraternal union existing in tho world , bnt to ns who aro banded together by tbe mystic iye , those words of Moses , " Sirs , ye are brethren , " seem to apply with ' especial force . And why so ? Because we are brethren by bonds never to be broken—bonds into which we wero not born : bonds info which we vrere neither
entrapped , enticed , nor compelled to enter ; bonds from which we might , even to the last moment before wo entered , have easily escaped . If , therefore , as Masons , we do not act as brethren , wo are surely amongst the worst of men . The relation , then , which we bear to one another , suggests to us the first great principle of our Order , and the duty it lays upon ns , viz ., that of Love— " Love as brethren . " And
how shall this love be shown ? By gentle reproof in error by instruction of our Brother when ho is in ignorance or difficult y ; and by tender sympathy in sorrow and distress . In theso particularly , amongst many other ways , may our love of tho brethren be manifested . Prove yourselves , then , to be Masons in the best sense of Masonry , by the constant exercise of this exalted
principle of humanity , this highly-finished jewel of Masonry—Brotherly Love . To the brother who is thoroughly imbned with this first great principle of Masonry , tho practice of tho second , viz ., Relief , will have become a necessity of its existence . If he is rich , ho will ' give plenteously " ; if ho has " little , ho will do his diligence gladly to give of that little " ; in either caso regarding himself but
os a steward , with a Master over him who will surely hereafter call upon him for an account of his stewardship . In short , ho will ever bear in mind , and strive to act in accordance with , those words which are addressed to every Master when placer ] in the Chair of a Lodge— ¦ " So tbat when any one is said to bo a Mason , tbe world may know that he is one to whom tho burdened heart may ponr forth its
sorrows , the distressed prefer their suit , whose heart is guided by justice , and whose hand is extended by benevolence . " It may , perhaps , seem almost superfluous to add that if we , as Masons , are careful not to neglect the duties of Brotherly Love and Relief , we shall no less scrupulously endeavour to carry out the third great principle of onr Order , i . e ., Truth . " Speak every man truth with
bis neighbour (" or brother " ) will bo onr motto ; and we shall not be content with a mere literal interpretation of the injunction , but shall strive to show our loyalty to tho brethren , individually and collectivel y , by the straightforwardness of our conduct , as well as by tbe truthfulness of our words , remembering that " Actions speaklouder than words . " But , above allwe shall strive to act up to those
, nve points of fellowship which we have solemnly sworn to observe , ¦ Now , to the members of this newly . constitnted Lodge I would say-Suffer me to express the hope and belief that Wisdom has here builded her bouse . May all the choicest blessings of the G . A . O . T . U . rest upon you ; with corn , and wine , and oil may He continually sustain you . May yonr Lodge ever stand firmly supported on I he
three great pillars of Wisdom , Strength , and Beanty . Slay every member of it , prefcut and futnre , mount steadily upwards on the three grand rounds of our Masonic ladder—Faith , Hope , and Charity—ever practising here the noble principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , that so , v . 'hen hereafter summoned from this sublunary sphere , they may ascend to that Grand Lodge abovo where
tho world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for evermore . At tho conclusion of the Consecration , the installation of the first W . M ., Bro . Thomas Enstace P . M . and Treasurer ( i 97 P . P . G . S . B ., took place , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . A . Lucking P . M . find Secretary 1000 P . G . D . C . The following were appointed and invested as the first Officers : —Bros . Thomas Rix P . M . and Sec . 097
JM . G . S . B . acting I . P . M ., Alfred Richardson S . W ., Robert Smith J -VV ., Rev . E . H . Crate P . M . 697 P . P . G . C . Chaplain , J . II . Alliston Ireasurer , George A . Enstaco W . M . G 97 Secretary , Samnel IT . Ellis o-U ., Samuel Shawyer J . D ., B . Clowes W . M . 630 M . C , Edmund powers Organist 1024 P . P . G . O . Orgauist , William Strutt I . G ., Jj-ovvard Pairman Tyler , D . J . Wright I . P . M . 1024 P . G . P . and Hodson stewards . The business of the day being over , the newly-installed
Consecration Of The Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
W . M . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks bo given to tho Right Hon . the Lord Brooke , M . P ., for his kindness in attending to-day and performing tho ceremony of consecration . Bro . Enstaco remarked that tho brethren of the new Lodge esteemed it a very high hononr that his lordship had como amongst them , more especially as it was his lordship ' s first visit to tho Province sitico his Installation . Tho brethren trusted that his
Lordship would allow them to enrol his name ns an hon . momber of tho Lodge . The motion was seconded by Bro . Richardson S . W ., and carried by acclamation . Tho R . W . P . G . M ., in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty reception they had given him . Having
been appointed to preside over the Province , ho felt it a dnty to bo present on so important nnd interesting an occasion , and at tho same timo it had been a great pleasnro . They were good enongh , a short time ago , to assemble in such largo numbers , nnd to give him such a cordial welcome on his introduction to the Province at
Colchester , somo timo back—and ho recognised many faces aronnd him which he saw on that occasion—that ho felt that any little inconvenience to which ho mig ht be put in endeavouring to carry out his dnties was but a small retnrn for tbo great kindness ho had received . His Lordship congratulated tho brethren of tho new Lodge upon tho auspicious inauguration thev had had , and also the W . M . upon being
placed in tho high position of first W . Master . He understood that this was not tho first timo that Bro Eustace had presided over a Lodgo , and ho ( Lord Brooke ) trusted that nnder his rnh » , and thoso who might succeed him , the Blackwater Lodgo would become one of tho most influential in tho Province . His Lordship then remarked that bo thought this would bo an opportune time for him to announce
that ho proposed to hold a Provincial Grand Lodgo on Wednesday , lst of August , and carrying out tho intentions of their lato respected P . G . M ., it would bo hold in tho Borough of Harwich . His Lordship concluded by again thanking tho brethren for tho cordial welcome they had given him , and resumed his seat amid much applause . Votes of thanks were then passed to tho P . G . Officers who had
assisted in carrying out tho arrangements of the day ; to Bro . the Rev . E . IT . Crate , for his excellent oration , and to Bro . Clowes for his handsome present of the Lodge banner . This banner , it should be stated , is a most beautiful specimen of needlework . It is of sky-blue silk , and in tho centre is tho arms of tbe Borough in heraldic colours , with the name and number of the Lodge worked beneath ; while at the fonr corners are various Masonic emblems in silver thread , the
whole being edged with fringe and mounted on a handsome stand . The banner , which was greatly admired , is the work of Miss Florence Chaplain Hast , Bro . Clowes's sister-in-law . Tbe musical portions of the ceremony were ably rendered by Bros . John J . C . Turner P . M . 51 P . P . G . O ., C . Osmond W . M . elect 51 P . P . G . O ., Edmund Gowers J . W . designate and Org . 1024 P . P . G . O ., and A . B . Sparling J . D . 697 . The
same brethren also kindly sang various selections between the toasts at the festive board , in which they were assisted by Bros . J . P . Lewin , F . Bird and A . F . Amos . At 4 . 30 between 90 nnd 100 brethren dined at the Blue Boar Hotel , n . very excellent repast being served by Mrs . Hickford , tho hostess . Tho usual Masonic toasts wero given on removal of tho cloth . In responding for the toast of his health , tho
E . W . P . G . M . repeated tbat ho wns most gratified with the kind reception they had given him , and expressed a hopo that ho should be able to come often amongst tho brethren of his Province . His Lordship spoke highly of tho work which had been done in tho Lodge by the va > ions brethren who had taken part in it , and said ho certainly had never sren better performed anywhere . His Lordship proposed
the health of the new W . M ., and wished him a prosperous and happyyear of office , and again expressed a hopo that the Lodgo would become an influential ono in Uio Province . His Lordship and most of the Visitors left Maldon by tbo 6 . 57 train . Tho whole proceedings passed off most successfully , and all concerned aro to bo congratulated npon the happv inauguration of tho Blackwater Lodge .
Among the brethren present during the day , besides those already mentioned , were : —Bros . J . Nunn P . G . S . B . England , Andrew Durrant P . M . and Treasurer 27 G P . G . Treasurer , tho Rev . F . B . Shepherd P . M . 27 G P . P . G . C , II E . Dehaue W . M . 1513 P . G . S . D ., George Corbie P . M . and Secretary 453 P . P . G . J . W ., Frederick Wood P . M . and Treasurer 10 C 0 P . P . G . S . W ., F . George Green P . M . and Secretary 1024
P . P . G . S . W ., W . Humphreys P . M . 1024 P . P . G . S . W ., Edward Humphreys P . M . 1024 P . P . Grand Registrar , H . J . Sausom P . P . G . J . D ., D . M . B . Wheeler P . M . 275 P . P . G . J . W ., J . P . Lewin P . M . 27 ( 5 P . P . G . S . of Work ? , J . F . Barrett P . M . 1000 P . G . Registrar , D . J . Wright P . M . 102 ! P . G . P ., E . Shedd I . P . M . 27 f > P . G . S ., W . Bloom W . M . 171 * 1 ) , F . Bird W . M . 1021 , J . J .
Cavill W . M . 1312 . A . Pertwee W . M . 433 , C . Floyd W . M . 1 SG 7 , W . C Bell P . M . 1024 , H . Darken P . M . 51 , F . Quilter 51 , Morgan Jones 097 , H . J . Everett 697 , W . G . Siggers 007 , L . F . Mauley 697 , J . T . Bailey G 97 , A . F . Amos 697 , J . G . Renshaw GV 7 , Clarke Abbott 097 . A . Ward G 97 , C . Frost G !) 7 , J . ITowo 697 , R . Holshiun , AI . D ., S . W . 1813 , A . O . Stopcs 51 , T . Elscy Bland 1021 , J . Taylor jun . J . W . 1817 , 0 . S . Blyth 1024 , R . A . Francis 1024 , E . J . Burs ' . all 697 ,
F . C . B . Christie 1024 . , W . H . do Conn 1021 , F . 1 ) . Grayson Vv . M . Elect 1 G 0 , C . IT . Parker 1024 , John Huntley 1312 , J . R . Jarvis 27 G , H . Harper P . M . aud Sec . 160 , & c , & o . Letters of apology for their inabilitv to attend were received from tho W . D . P . G . M . ( Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., P . G . D . ) , W . Bro . Colonel Somerville Burney P . M . G 97 P . G . D ., Y . W . Bro . Colonel Shadwell Gierke G . Sec , W . Bra . K B . Florence P . M . 214 P . G . J . W ., W . Bro . J . C . Earle W . M . 214 , & c , & o . —Essex Standard .
We arc told that during 1 the font 1 days of the Handel Festival there were over 80 , 000 persons present at the Crystal Palace . The police arrangements were nnder tho
direction of Brother Superintendent Butt , who had an efficient body of men under him . Every thing went off satisfactorily , and Brother Butt was deservedly complimented by the chairman of the company , Mr . Mc'George .