Order Of The Secret Manitor.

Order of the Secret Manitor .

CONSECRATION OF THE QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER CONCLAVE , No . 12 . The above conclave was consecrated on Friday , the 15 th ult ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , in the presence of many distinguished brethren con meted with the Order . Amongst those prcent were Bros . I . Zacharie , G . S . R . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . S . R . ; W . G . Lemon , G . Ireas . ; C . Gross , Spratling , G . Recorder ; J . Lewis Thomas , D . G . S . R . ; Chas . Belton , Rev . G . W . Weldon , G . V . ; T . H . Tilton ,

P . G . C ; Major George Lambert , P . S . R . ; T . P . Dorman , P . S . R ., G . Stwd . ; Chas . Lambert , P . G . V . ; A . S . Thorn , G . Stwd . ; A . J . R . Trendell , C . M . G . ; Jas . G . Thomas , S . R . 11 ; and VV . W . Lee , 11 . The conclave was opened by Bro . Spratling , Grand Recorder , who afterwards impressively inducted the following brethren ' : Bros . C . P . Bellerby , I . P . M . 2021 ; G .

Coop , P . M . 141 , Sec . 2021 ; II . B . Cox , P . M . 1563 ; H . C . Lambert , P . M . 504 ; W . T . Woodruff , P . M . 957 ; H . Von Joel , W . M . 1257 ; C . Probyn , P . M . 2021 ; J . Weston , P . M . ; W . H . Mundell , 2021 ; J . Kay , P . M . 742 ; and E . P . Delevanti , 2021 . Bro . ZACHARIE , G . S . R ., having assumed the chair , informed the brethren that a ceremony was about to take p lace that had never before been performed on this side of

the Atlantic , lt was the consecration of the royal robes of of their Order . As those robes might last for many years to come—and he looked round and found many in the sear and yellow leaf—he feared there would be few present who would live to see the ceremony performed again . This was an epoch in the formation of the new conclave , for the ceremony should have been performed in Grand Council ,

which did not , however , meet until June . The Grand Officers were anxious to bestow all the honour and eclat possible on this conclave on account of the esteem in which they held the S . R . elect—Bro . George Lambert—whom he asked that this eventful ceremony might be placed on the minutes of the conclave , so that future generations might know in what regard the Grand Council held its S . R .

elect . The G . RECORDER , having replied to several questions , Bro . Rev . G . VV . War . ooN , acting Chaplain , offered prayer , and the robes were dedicated to the service of the Order , in solemn form . The Grand Officers having retired , re-entered the lodge room in procession , attired in the robes , and Bro . C . F .

Matier P . G . b . R ., having assumed the chair , the ceremony of consecrating the new conclave was commenced . An oration on the nature and principles of the Order was delivered by Bro . Rev . G . VV . WELDON , acting Chaplain . He said it gave him singular pleasure to address them that evening , considering the circumstances which had called them together . The Order took its rise

in the Southern States of America , and up to the present moment the working and principles were confined almost exclusively to those States . It endeavoured to embue the principle of true friendship between man and man . He need not remind them that the friendship of the outside world was not the friendship they endeavoured to inculcate , but for the principles by which they should be governed

he would ask them to read that portion of Holy Writ describing the wonderful friendship of David and Jonathan . Their whole aim and object should be to put before themselves this wonderful example of true and undivided frfendship , where the soul of one man was knit to another . According to a French philosopher—Lacondair—friendship was a community of interests , but if he ( Bro . Weldon ) understood anything of the ritual of the Order , it was to

inculcate that friendship was a community of souls . No matter how a man had fallen , they should emulate true friendship , and stand by him , and not only help him up , but support him afterwards . There were Masons and Masons , Secret Monitors and Secret Monitors . They would not find perfection even in the precincts of a lodge , but it was the example set before them that they should try to follow . He concluded by quoting a few lines he had previously used on a similar

occasion' So brief our existence , a glimpse , at the most , Is all we can have of the friends we hold dear ; And oft even joy is unheeded and lost Foe the want of some heart to echo it , near . " The new conclave was then consecrated and constituted . Bro . SPRATLING , G . Recorder , again assumed the chair and installed Bro . Major George Lambert as S . R . The

officers appointed and invested were Bros . Bellerby , C . ; Woodruff , G . ; Cox , Treas . ; Coop , Sec . ; H . C . Lambert , V . D . ; Probyn , Von Joel , and Mundell , Assist . V . D . ' s ; Kay , Gr . ; Weston , D . C ; Delavanti , Org . ; and Tooley , Sentinel . The address to the V . D . 's was delivered by the Installing Officer , Bro . SPRA . TI . INC .

Bro . G . LAMBERT , S . R ., thanked theG . S . R . for granting the conclave and for his labours connected with it . He took up the conclave in the hope that it would be a flourishmgone , for in their lodge , which after four years numbered \ h . ' lers J was a good recruiting ground . The members thanked the Grand Officers for consecrating the conclave , and assured them they would use their best endeavours to

carry out the rules and regulations of the Ocder . Ihe conclave was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . ., r . ; ° the usual toasts were proposed , the S . R . mentioned nat there was one important duty which , owing to the ateness of the hour , ha-i been omitted in the conclave—it to

as ask the Consecrating Officers to accept the honorary maT » , of the conclave and a jewel of the Order bearln ^ , the Westminster badge , return 9 h -R 7 ° n behalf of himself and colleagues , briefly The loyal toasts having been received , Zarn ° 'HMB £ RTl SlR - P ^ posed "The G . S . R ., Bro . Dr . the PH * J ey were aU indebt d t 0 Kro - Zacharie for u . _ „ ergy and abilitv he had shown in IW nminnlmh „ f

while /* M" J neir G . ^ . R . was an ardent Mason in America content 0 ]] o Z ? nag under which he fought ; but , not this Orri n e labours ' he had determined to promote so Thn J ng and ' most magnificently had he done the brethr / wasduing well , and it augured well that * 6 hBrmln- . S 'k ? . had taken so kind ' y t 0 ! t " Ifcwa = , 8 rm ! n 8 ? Msa that it should bs in tho power of men to

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advise and help others , and this Order went further , and made them regard , respect , and—if he could use the word to men—love each other . It was their _ duty _ to stand by each other , and this was taught most entirely in the Order of the Secret Monitor . They had heard of the trouble in which their G . S . R . had been , and every Secret Monitor , with feelings of kindly sympathy , would pray that he and

every member of his family might be spared for many years . Those present that evening were grateful to him for having launched this conclave , and it would be their desire , their respect for him , by conducting it as he would have it conducted . Bro . Dr . I . ZACHARIE , G . S . R ., thanked the S . R . for proposing , and the brethren for receiving , his health on

that auspicious occasion . Words could not express his feelings of gratitude to the S . R . for his expressions of sympathy towards himself and family . After those kindly references he felt he could not adequately respond ; but he would congratulate the brethren very much for having selected so kind and good a man as Bro . Geo . Lambert to be their first S . R ., for his hand was always open to assist

a brother , and his heart was al , vays overflowing with sympathy for the bereaved . Bro ; Lambert had been known to him for many years , and to know was to respect and love him . He also congratulated the S . R . for having appointed such good and true Masons as his officers . That conclave , as had already been remarked , had been formed as a military one in connection with the lodge formed by members

of the corps . When he found men who had served their country with honour working in Masonry , he was sure they would make good Secret Monitors , and that nothing would bewanted on their part towards making the conclave one of the the first in the land . He again thanked them , and assured them that he would use his best endeavours to put that conclave on a proper ' footing , so that it would shine out as one

of the brightest . "The D . G . S . R . and Grand Officers" was next given by the S . R ., who said they were grateful to those brethren tor coming amongst them . But whilst they were grateful to those present , let them not forget those who were absent , particularly Bro . Col . Clerke , who was prevented by illness from attending . They should also remember Bro .

Frank Richardson , who was also prevented from attending . They were grateful to Bro . Rev . G . VV . Weldon for so kindly acting as Chaplain , to Bros . Spratling and Lemon for their able assistance , and last , but not least , to Bro . Matier , whose eminent services in Masonry he would not waste their time by enumerating . Bro . J . LEWIS THOMAS , Dep . G . S . R ., said he rose with

diffidence to respond , for it was a msst comprehensive toast . He was delighted to find they had added to their numbers a conclave which he was sure would do honour to the Order . The S . R . had been occupied in Masonry for 45 yearsbeating him ( Bro . Thomas ) by four years—and they hoped he would be among them for many years to come . Good officers had been appointed , and there was no doubt that

a great and prosperous future was in store for it . He would simply return thanks and leave the other Grand Officers to reply . Bro . C . F . MATIER , P . G . S . R ., said it was the privilege and the prerogative of the btotner who had the honour of being the Consecrating Officer to propose a toast which he would now give . — " Prosperity to the Queen ' s Westminster

Conclave and the Health of the S . R . " He felt very much in the position of one of the American humorists—Max Adeler—who being invited to give a political speech , prepared himself with a line containing seven points . He was met by a crowd of people , and the gentleman who welcomed him gave the first for points . He was invited to a hotel , and after dinner a reception was given . The first

gentleman gave the fifth and sixth points , and on going into the room to make a speech the chairman gave the seventh . He ( Bro . Matier ) felt in a similar position , for the G . S . R . had entirely taken the wind out of his sails , and anything he had left to say had been well said by the Dep . G . S . R . He had nothing but to ask them to drink the toast with heartiness and with cordiality . No one could more admire

Bro . Lambert s services to the Order than he did , for he had watched his career in every possible degree in the Craft , including Craft , Mark , Arch , or Ancient and Accepted Rite , in which he had attained the 33 ° . He wished the S . R . success during his future career , and also success to the conclave which had been honoured by the dedication and consecration of the robes .

Bro . Major GEORGE LAMBERT , S . R ., returned sincere thanks , lt the same reception were accorded him at the end of his year as he had received that night , he should think he had done his duty . They now welcomed him as their incoming ruler , and he hoped everything would go well , as he intended it should do . If they had been able to float a lodge and chapter , surely they could afford to

float a conclave . He thanked them very much , and assured them that the end of his year would be the time for them to say if he had done his work well . "The Consecrating Officers " was next given in cordial terms by the S . R . Bro . C . F . MATIER , P . G . S . R ., replied , returning thanks on behalf of himself and colleagues .

Bro . Rev . G . W . WELCON , G . V ., also responded . He said a writer of antiquity had said that a speech , in order to be an effective one , should have three points , lt should be short , modest , and to the point . As their S . R . had already given _ them a striking illustration of those three points , he desired humbly to follow his good example , and to say , as shortly , as modestly , and as much to the point as

possible , that he thanked them for the honour conferred upon him b y asking him to be one of the Consecrating Officers . There was one point particularly taught in their Order . It was that they should endeavour , as far as possible , to promote the reign of peace and goodwill amongst men , and their influence could not but be felt in the world at large , so that men should turn their swords into the

scabbards and beat them into ploughshares . They should prove to their fellow citizens that there was something in the Order of the Secret Monitor which could not be found in any other organisation outside Masonry . Bro . SPRATLING , G R ., also replied . Bro . T . H . TILTON responded for " The Visitors . " He

congratulated those presenton the progress of the Order in this country , through the exertions of Bro . Dr . Zacharie , this being the 12 th conclave organised . He was considerably impressed by the solemn manner in which the robes were dedicated , and the rendering of the consecration ceremony by Bro . Matier , and the induction ceremony by Bro > Spratling had also gratified him ;

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Bro . A . J . R . TRENDALL , C . M . G ., also responded , and returned thanks for the kindly reception accorded the visitors . Bro . ANoREV » s , in response , said hewas about to proceed to Jamaica , and would do his utmost to promote the progress of the Order in that country . " The Officers " having been given , and responded to by Bro . BELLERBY , the Sentinel's toast closed the proceedings .

Malta.

Malta .

VALETTA . —Wayfarers Lodge ( No . 1926 , E . C ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 27 , Strada Stretta , on Friday , the 8 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Gardiner . Color-Sergeant Rowe and Sergeant Conway of the 2 nd Batallion Essex Regiment were duly initiated , and Bro . Hall passed to the Second Degree by the W . M ., in a most

effective and impressive manner . A hearty welcome was accorded Bro . W . A . Weston , P . P . S . G . D . Kent , who is an honorary member of this lodge . Bro . Weston acknowledged the warm reception he had received in a feeling manner , and assured the brethren if at any time he could be of service to the lodge he would most readily undertake the task .

" Hearty good wishes" were tendered on behalf of many lodges by visiting brethren , amongst which Bro . Weston included those of the Province of Kent , and Lodges 1536 , 2195 , and 17 S 9 . The lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

VALETTA . —Resurrection Chapter ( No . 515 , E . C . ) . —At a regular convocation of this chapter , held on Friday , the ist ult ., Comp . F . Gardiner , Z . ; Comp . G . Segond , P . Z ., H . ; and Comp . J . Montgomery , P . Z ., J . ; Bros . Adler , Bentley , and Grant were exalted to this Supreme Degree . The ceremony was most effectively performed by the Principals and officers of the chapter .

Bro . Wareham , of Wayfarers Lodge , No 1926 ( E . C ) , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation . The sum of two pounds was voted to a distressed brother , who was anxious to proceed on his way to Egypt . Comp . W . A . Weston , P . Z . of Union Waterloo Chapter , No . 13 ( E . C ) , was pioposed by Comp . Gardiner , and seconded by Comp . Montgomery , as an honorary member of the chapter .

"Hearty good wishes" were tendered on behalf of Chapter No . 13 , by Comp . Weston , P . Z . ; and No . 3 S 7 ( I . C ) , by Comp . Burton ; and the chapter was then closed . The companions then adjourned to refreshment , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were responded to most heartily . The toast of " The Newly-Exalted Companions " was

tendered by the M . E . Z ., and received a ready { response , to which the companions exalted that evening suitably replied . Comp . Montgomery next gave " The Visitors , " dwelling at length on the sterling Masonic qualifications of Comp . Weston , P . Z ., whom he had kiiown for over 25 years , and felt sure that the members of the Resurrection Chapter appreciated the honour of having so distinguished a visitor ;

amongst them . The toast was received with much enthusiasm . Comp . Weston , in a lengthened speech , thanked the companions , not ouly for the honour conferred upon him by making him an honorary member , but also for the warm

and cordial welcome he had received , and assured them that if any time he could do anything for the benefit of the chapter , and it was in his power , he would most cheerfully ¦ carry it out . The Janitor's ^ toast brought to a termination , a most pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Masonic Banquet To The R. W. The Mayor Of Hull, Bro. Dr. Sherburn.

MASONIC BANQUET TO THE R . W . THE MAYOR OF HULL , BRO . DR . SHERBURN .

The brethren of the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , entertained Bro . Dr . Sherburn , the R . W . the Mayor of Hull , at a complimentary banquet at the Station Hotel , on ' Monday evening , the iSth ult .

boon after his election to the post of Chief Magistrate , a Committee was formed to carry out the necessary arrangements for this banquet , in order to mark their appreciation of the high honour which had been conferred o * one of the members of their lodge ; circumstances had , however , prevented the event taking place until the 18 th , when between 50 and 60 of the brethren sat down to a most

recherche" banquet . Bro . J . Bilson , W . M . 1010 , presided , and was supported by the Mayor of Hull , Bro Dr . Sherburn ; Bros . Col . the Right Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W ., D . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks ; M . C . Peck , G . Std . Br ., P . G . S . ; T . McCormick , D . D ., P . P . G . C ; Aid . Seaton , P . M . 57 , P . P . G . W . ; and the following brethren : Bros . S . Rutter , VV . M .,

J . Clark , I . P . M ., D . J . O'Donoghue , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., E . Corris , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., W . Tesseyman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., H . Toozer ( ex-Mayor ) , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., R . T . Vivian , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., J . Thyer , Sec , S . Cohen , and R . Roach , of 57 ; F . Blackburn , I . P . M . 250 ; Col . H . F . Pudsey , I . P . M ., J . C Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., F . Fuilerton , P . M ., P . P . G . Steward , W . Welstead , P . M ., E .

Kipps , P . M ., Dalton Holmes , Bohn , C . E ., P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., and H . Woodhouse , J . W ., of 1010 ; H . Hirst , W . M ., J . Chappell , I . P . M ., J . R . Ansdell , P . M ., and G . Jackson , Treas ., of 1605 ; Redfearn , S . W ., and Charleswoith , of 2134 ; G . L . Shackles , P . M . 1511 , P . P . G . D .: VV . Brook , P . M . 458 ; Sugden , P . M . S 37 ; and others . The W . M ., Bro . J . BILSON , in fel . citous terms ,

proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " also "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., and the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . " Bro . M . C . PECK , P . G . Sec , G . Std . Br . England , with whose name the toast had been coupled , briefly acknowledged the toast . He said during the many years he had had the honour of being the Secretary for the province he

had done his utmost to maintain the reputation of Yorkshire in the Masonic world , and he ( Bro . Peck ) 'hoped he had deserved the compliment paid him by the Prince of Wales in appointing him a Grand Officer . He could assure the brethren that the rulers of the Craft were always animated with the desire to promote the noble tenets of their grand Order—loyalty to the Throne , Charity , and good Kliowship amongst the member * o £ the Grafts