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sersed , " which was received with profound respect , and drunk in solemn silence . After which the Lodge ivas closed , and the Brethren retired , apparently well satisfied with the proceedings of the clay . PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , 585 , FREEMASONS' HALL , 6 th July , 5841- — The room in Duke-street , in which the meetings of the Philanthropic Lodge had been held for some time backhaving been found too small
, and incommodious for Masonic purposes , and another more suitable apartment having been procured at the corner of Lower Prince and Edward streets , the Philanthropic Lodge met this day , agreeable to the constitutions of the Order , for the purpose of dedicating and consecrating the same . The Brethren met at the new Lodge-room this day at seven o ' clock in the evening , in regular Masonic costume . A number of visitors
attended in aid of the good cause . Amongst them were the Rev . David Evans , chaplain of the forces in this island , and of the Union Lodge 690 , who kindly acted as Chaplain to the Lodge on this occasion ; Edw . C . Wharf , Master of the Union Lodge 690 ; and Brothers Robert Lake , Charles Samuel , ancl several other members thereof . The Lodge was opened with prayer iu ancient form ; the R . W . M . Brother Henry Louis Jobite then addressed the Brethren in a manner
appropriate to the occasion : after which the Rev . Brother David Evans invoked the blessings of Heaven on the meeting , in addressing a very feeling , impressive , and eloquent prayer to the throne of the Most High . The B . W . M . then proceeded in the dedication . The first part of the consecration prayer followed . A procession was then formed , ancl the Chair saluted with the grand honours of Masonry ; after which the R . W . M . pronounced a solemn benediction .
The Rev . Bro . David Evans then continued the consecration prayer . A procession was again formed , saluting the Chair . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the Rev . Brother David Evans , for the kind manner he had afforded his assistance at the ceremony of consecration , and to the R . W . M . of the Union Lodge and United Brothers Lodge , ancl members thereof , for their kind assistance in the good cause . The Lodge was then closed in ancient form , and the
Brothers dismissed from labour to refreshment , ancl retired to partake of a splendid banquet , prepared for the occasion , where the usual Masonic toasts were given . The R . W . M . Brother William Stephenson , P . G . M . for Grenada , Trinidad , Barbados , St . Kitt ' s , & c-, and also his son , have been elected honorary members of this Lodge , an honour that has been very courteousl y acknowledged .
BARBADOS . —OPENING OF FREEMASONS' HALL . —The Building Committee , having completed their labours in fitting up and decorating the splendid saloon for the reception and uses of the Masonic bod y , the same was presented on Monday , September 13 . The absence of a Provincial Grancl Master prevented the dedication and consecration of the room On the day above mentioned , the chair having been taken by Worshipful Brother John G . Lewis , P . M ., 277 , ancl the Chairman having explained the nature of the meeting , the tiuilduig Committee , preceded by their chairman , Worshipful Brother I . VV . Orderson , P . AL ,
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sersed , " which was received with profound respect , and drunk in solemn silence . After which the Lodge ivas closed , and the Brethren retired , apparently well satisfied with the proceedings of the clay . PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , 585 , FREEMASONS' HALL , 6 th July , 5841- — The room in Duke-street , in which the meetings of the Philanthropic Lodge had been held for some time backhaving been found too small
, and incommodious for Masonic purposes , and another more suitable apartment having been procured at the corner of Lower Prince and Edward streets , the Philanthropic Lodge met this day , agreeable to the constitutions of the Order , for the purpose of dedicating and consecrating the same . The Brethren met at the new Lodge-room this day at seven o ' clock in the evening , in regular Masonic costume . A number of visitors
attended in aid of the good cause . Amongst them were the Rev . David Evans , chaplain of the forces in this island , and of the Union Lodge 690 , who kindly acted as Chaplain to the Lodge on this occasion ; Edw . C . Wharf , Master of the Union Lodge 690 ; and Brothers Robert Lake , Charles Samuel , ancl several other members thereof . The Lodge was opened with prayer iu ancient form ; the R . W . M . Brother Henry Louis Jobite then addressed the Brethren in a manner
appropriate to the occasion : after which the Rev . Brother David Evans invoked the blessings of Heaven on the meeting , in addressing a very feeling , impressive , and eloquent prayer to the throne of the Most High . The B . W . M . then proceeded in the dedication . The first part of the consecration prayer followed . A procession was then formed , ancl the Chair saluted with the grand honours of Masonry ; after which the R . W . M . pronounced a solemn benediction .
The Rev . Bro . David Evans then continued the consecration prayer . A procession was again formed , saluting the Chair . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the Rev . Brother David Evans , for the kind manner he had afforded his assistance at the ceremony of consecration , and to the R . W . M . of the Union Lodge and United Brothers Lodge , ancl members thereof , for their kind assistance in the good cause . The Lodge was then closed in ancient form , and the
Brothers dismissed from labour to refreshment , ancl retired to partake of a splendid banquet , prepared for the occasion , where the usual Masonic toasts were given . The R . W . M . Brother William Stephenson , P . G . M . for Grenada , Trinidad , Barbados , St . Kitt ' s , & c-, and also his son , have been elected honorary members of this Lodge , an honour that has been very courteousl y acknowledged .
BARBADOS . —OPENING OF FREEMASONS' HALL . —The Building Committee , having completed their labours in fitting up and decorating the splendid saloon for the reception and uses of the Masonic bod y , the same was presented on Monday , September 13 . The absence of a Provincial Grancl Master prevented the dedication and consecration of the room On the day above mentioned , the chair having been taken by Worshipful Brother John G . Lewis , P . M ., 277 , ancl the Chairman having explained the nature of the meeting , the tiuilduig Committee , preceded by their chairman , Worshipful Brother I . VV . Orderson , P . AL ,