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Rome And Freemasonry.
to the society of the Jesuits , and who even holds some position in that pernicious association . If this be so , much that has appeared to be mysterious in the course of recent events becomes unfortunately but too comprehensible . ; that such a terrible suspicion should hang like the sword of Damocles over the head of a possibly innocent
man , is in itself a misfortune , but it is an infinitely graver matter should there be even a scintilla of truth in the rumour . With the Machiavellian principles of Jesuitism , Freemasonry wages an eternal war , because light and darkness cannot mingle , and it is therefore fearful to contemplate that there may be within our midst a member whose talents and influence are
used to undermine our strength . Unhappily history is full of the records of similar treasons , and it behoves us to be on our guard , and to watch with jealousy the efforts of any brother who may seek to dominate our affairs in future .
Lord Ripon s withdrawal into the shade of the Vatican will not have been made in vain , should it awaken English Freemasons from the apathy and lethargy into which a course of unbroken success has plunged them at the present moment . VERBUM SAT SAPIENTI . [ We print the above , as we have received it , without note or comment . —Ed . ]
Our New Royal Grand Master
OUR NEW ROYAL GRAND MASTER
The announcement that our Royal Brother , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , has signified his willingness to accept the vacant office of Grand Master is one of the greatest importance to the Craft all over the world . Its effects will be felt throughout the wide domain of Freemasonry in a
most salutary manner ; thusoutof evil T . G . A . O . T . U . in his own time chooses to bring forth good . The event is one of the happiest significance at a period when Christendom is rent and torn with the machinations of the unscrupulous Society of Jesuits , and it further shows the nobility of the
Prince s mind and his willingness to give all assurance of the sincerity of his Masonic faith . Nor will the new Grand Master prove an idle administiator , the energy which he has shown in conducting the ceremonials of an august court will only find additional scope for exercise , now
he has voluntarily accepted the greatest charitable throne in the world . Ever since his Royal Highness joined the Masonic body , he has markedly evinced his cordial assent to its noble doctrines , and his general carriage as a man and a citizen have
shown him to be very deeply penetrated by the truths of its principles . In no way has he belied the promise ofthe careful training he received at the hands of his regretted father , and in him English , or rather British Freemasons , will find an able , urbane , firm , and thoroughly
conscientious chief . As a thorough Englishman , he will be welcome to everyone , and while the Masonic Throne sheds an historic glory about him , his own modesty of character will atiorn that throne . Long may he continue to rule over the Craft . CRYPTONYMUS .
The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the Girls' School held a meeting on last Thursday afternoon at the Freemason ' s Hall , when the chair was occupied by Bro . H . Browse , Vice President . There were also present T . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , Walter Wellsman , C . H . Finney , Richard Spencer , and T . W . White . The minutes of
the last General Committee Meeting , held on August 27 , were read for the purpose of verification , after which the minutes of the House Committee Meeting of the 17 th instant were read . Three petitions having been read were approved by the meeting , which separated after passing a vote of thanks to the chairman .
An emergency meeting of the Neptune Lodge No . 22 , will be held at the Guildhall Taveru , Gresham-street , on Thursday next , at 5 p . m . ; when the following gentleman ( amongst others ) , —who attended before the Lord Mayor , a week
or so back , to thank the police for their attention to him whilst viewing the sights of Londonwill be initiated : —Mr . Hajeebhoy Hormasjee Shroff ; Justice of the Peace and Member of Bombay Corporation . ,
Consecration Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
CONSECRATION OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE , NO . 1507 .
Truly Freemasonry is spreading rapidly , and there is small matter of surprise that such a " good hater" ofthe Craft as the Pope should do all in his power , however ineffectual his efforts may be , to diminish its influence , by depriving it of an influential head . His tactics
however in this respect have been faulty , for our loss has been our gain—losing a Marquis we have gained a Prince . We have now the pleasing duty before us of recording the establishment and consecration of another lodge , which will hold its meetings at the rooms of the
Metropolitan Club , at No . 269 , Pentonvilleroad , King ' s-cross . The ceremony of consecration was performed on Monday , the 28 th ult . by our V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , assisted by W . Bro . James Brett , P . M . and P . G . P .: P . Z . ' and P . G . D . C , and Bro .
Robert Wentworth Little , P . M ., P . G . Secretary , Middlesex , P . Z . and G . S . E . Middlesex , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . George Garratt , P . M . There was a large attendance of well-known and experienced Masons , among whom we noticed Bros . C . B .
Payne , P . M . 27 ; S . R . Maples , S . W . 1260 ; J . C . Dwarber , J . Willing , P . M . 55 ; E . Sayer , High Cross , 765 ; VV . Dixon , 1107 ; W . Bury Clark , 186 ; Guest , 753 ; W . Stephens , 1366 ; Byng , 9 , 3 . 5 Frost , 228 , 704 , 860 ; J . Storey , I . P . M . 1107 , P . G . Superintendent of Works ,
Kent , P . P . G . Steward ; J . B . Edwards , S 61 , 1107 ; E . Pidduck , 1107 ; E . Legg , 851 ; R . Meacock , 36 i ; C . Renter , 1107 ; T . Cunningham , 754 ; Brown , 275 ; Massey ( Freemason ) , and W . Norris , 1489 . The brethren present having entered the
lodge room in procession , the Consecrating Master took the Master ' s chair , snpported by Bros . Brett as S . W ., and Bro . Stephens as J . W ., Bro . Little officiating as D . C . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the presiding officer addressed the brethren on the nature ofthe meetine , and the formal business
of constituting the petitioning brethren into a regular lodge was transacted in due form , after which Bro . James Brett delivered an oration upon the nature and principles of the Institution , which was followed by the more solemn part of the ceremony , which was performed in a most impressive manner by Bros . Hetvey and Little .
Bro . Hervey : —Brethren , we have met here on a pleasant and peculiar occasion ; pleasant because we are adding a new lodge to the Craft , and under peculiar circumstances , because it is well known to all present that our late Grand Master has seceded from the Order
and has been succeeded by the Prince of Wales ; and it is a peculiar circumstance that this lodge should be the first consecrated under the new regime , and I think that the members of 1507 may on some future occasion be gratified to think that it is the first that has been consecrated
under the Mastership of the Prince of Wales . And this is the first opportunity I have had of congratulating the brethren on the fact , that though abandoned under very peculiar circumstances by our late head , we are not utterly abandoned by the great , when the
Heirapparent to the Crown can assume the head and leadership of our Order and preside over us . And I think it is gratifying under many considerations . However , it is trenching—to allude to circumstances which have just happened—trenching too nearly upon the tenets of our Order to allude
further to this subject . The discussion of religion and politics is eschewed among us ; and I should be very sorry if , in my position , I infringed that very wholesome tenet , I am sureand I address myself more particularly to those who promote this lodge—I am sure they will do
what I always recommend to the officers of lodges that I consecrate—to look more to the quality of their candidates than to their numbers . It is necessary that we should have increase of numbers in the Craft and recruits in its service ,
but , brethren , we had better be a small number of good men , than a large number of indifferent men ; and , therefore I recommend the W . M . to be very careful whom he admits to candidature , as one black sheep will spoil the whole lodge .
Consecration Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
We all know what damage one discreditable man does a lodge , and , therefore , it is not onl y for the benefit of the Craft in general , but also for the comfort of the lodge in particular , that I
recommend great caution in the selection of members . Generally speaking brethren are too anxious to increase their numbers , and , perhaps , too anxious to increase their funds . I do hope , I feel confident , that this will not actuate the members of
this lodge . I always refer to this when I can , because it is not a thing that can be enjoined too forcibly on a lodge ; a man of low rank is a far better candidate for our society when he has a high character and fair fame , than he would be if he were a nobleman , with all the faults which
would render him an annoyance to those with whom he was associated . I do not want to allude to this too strictly ; it is a friendly warning to the members of the lodge , and I trust it may be profitable .
On the conclusion of the address , the Consecrating Master proceeded to install Bro . James Willing as W . M . of the lodge , he having been recommended for that position in the petition , and appointed to it by the Warrant of the Grand Master . The principal officers also named in
the warrant , were Bros . J . J . Michael , S . W ., and Thos . Williams , J . W . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the ballot was taken for the appointment of Bro . Rose , as Treasurer , and found to be unanimous in his favor . The other officers appointed were Bros .
Tims , Sec ; Child , S . D . ; Kingham , J . D . ; Douglas , I . G . ; and Fowler , D . C . On a show of hands Bro . Daly was elected Tyler of the lodge . All these were invested by Bro . Hervey , who in so doing addressed to each a . few kindl y words of advice and encouragement in reference
to the duties they had undertaken to perform . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M . rose and said , brethren , before we proceed farther I have to propose that the cordial and hearty thanks of the lodge be tendered to our V . W . Bro . Hervey , for the able manner in which he has
performed the impressive ceremonies which you have witnessed this evening , that our thanks be given in like manner to our W . Bro . James Brett , and to Bro . R . W . Little for the ability and zeal with which they have rendered their very efficient assistance to the Consecrating Master .
I propose that a record to this effect be placed upon the minutes of lhe lodge , and I further propose that Bro . Hervey , Bro . Brett , and Bro . Little be elected honorary members of the Metropolitan Lodge . I am sure that you will all agree
with me that the work of this evening has been nobly done , and I trust that we may frequently have the pleasure of receiving these brethren at our meetings . The proposition having been seconded by the J . W ., was put and carried mm .
con . Bro . Hervey : —Worshipful Master , and brethren , I do not know whether my two friends desire me to speak for them . ( Yes , yes ) . I assure you in the name of Bro . Brett , Bro . Little and myself , we thank you cordially for the
compliment you have paid us . We came down here with very great pleasure to add a new lodge to the long roll of lodges in the English Craft ; and if the ceremony , as far as I am concerned , has gone off well be assured the assistance of Bros . Little and Brett produced that effect , as I am
confident they would have done it much better themselves . I am very glad to do it , and I am sure I speak the sentiments of the two brothers who stand up with me . The W . M . then proposed that the thanks of the lodge be given in like manner to Bro . Garratt
and Bro . Stephens , for their services , which having been carried , was briefly responded to by the two brethren named , and a number of propositions for candidates and initiates having been read and referred to the Secretary , the lodge was
closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the Midland Hotel , where an elegant banquet was served by M . Suchet , the manager of the refreshment department , who deserves great praise for his anxiety to promote the comfort of the brethren . At the conclusion
of the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank , all being spoken to with considerable spirit . W . Master : —I have no wish , brethren , to intrude upon your time , but the toast I have to
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Rome And Freemasonry.
to the society of the Jesuits , and who even holds some position in that pernicious association . If this be so , much that has appeared to be mysterious in the course of recent events becomes unfortunately but too comprehensible . ; that such a terrible suspicion should hang like the sword of Damocles over the head of a possibly innocent
man , is in itself a misfortune , but it is an infinitely graver matter should there be even a scintilla of truth in the rumour . With the Machiavellian principles of Jesuitism , Freemasonry wages an eternal war , because light and darkness cannot mingle , and it is therefore fearful to contemplate that there may be within our midst a member whose talents and influence are
used to undermine our strength . Unhappily history is full of the records of similar treasons , and it behoves us to be on our guard , and to watch with jealousy the efforts of any brother who may seek to dominate our affairs in future .
Lord Ripon s withdrawal into the shade of the Vatican will not have been made in vain , should it awaken English Freemasons from the apathy and lethargy into which a course of unbroken success has plunged them at the present moment . VERBUM SAT SAPIENTI . [ We print the above , as we have received it , without note or comment . —Ed . ]
Our New Royal Grand Master
OUR NEW ROYAL GRAND MASTER
The announcement that our Royal Brother , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , has signified his willingness to accept the vacant office of Grand Master is one of the greatest importance to the Craft all over the world . Its effects will be felt throughout the wide domain of Freemasonry in a
most salutary manner ; thusoutof evil T . G . A . O . T . U . in his own time chooses to bring forth good . The event is one of the happiest significance at a period when Christendom is rent and torn with the machinations of the unscrupulous Society of Jesuits , and it further shows the nobility of the
Prince s mind and his willingness to give all assurance of the sincerity of his Masonic faith . Nor will the new Grand Master prove an idle administiator , the energy which he has shown in conducting the ceremonials of an august court will only find additional scope for exercise , now
he has voluntarily accepted the greatest charitable throne in the world . Ever since his Royal Highness joined the Masonic body , he has markedly evinced his cordial assent to its noble doctrines , and his general carriage as a man and a citizen have
shown him to be very deeply penetrated by the truths of its principles . In no way has he belied the promise ofthe careful training he received at the hands of his regretted father , and in him English , or rather British Freemasons , will find an able , urbane , firm , and thoroughly
conscientious chief . As a thorough Englishman , he will be welcome to everyone , and while the Masonic Throne sheds an historic glory about him , his own modesty of character will atiorn that throne . Long may he continue to rule over the Craft . CRYPTONYMUS .
The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The General Committee of the Girls' School held a meeting on last Thursday afternoon at the Freemason ' s Hall , when the chair was occupied by Bro . H . Browse , Vice President . There were also present T . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , Walter Wellsman , C . H . Finney , Richard Spencer , and T . W . White . The minutes of
the last General Committee Meeting , held on August 27 , were read for the purpose of verification , after which the minutes of the House Committee Meeting of the 17 th instant were read . Three petitions having been read were approved by the meeting , which separated after passing a vote of thanks to the chairman .
An emergency meeting of the Neptune Lodge No . 22 , will be held at the Guildhall Taveru , Gresham-street , on Thursday next , at 5 p . m . ; when the following gentleman ( amongst others ) , —who attended before the Lord Mayor , a week
or so back , to thank the police for their attention to him whilst viewing the sights of Londonwill be initiated : —Mr . Hajeebhoy Hormasjee Shroff ; Justice of the Peace and Member of Bombay Corporation . ,
Consecration Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
CONSECRATION OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE , NO . 1507 .
Truly Freemasonry is spreading rapidly , and there is small matter of surprise that such a " good hater" ofthe Craft as the Pope should do all in his power , however ineffectual his efforts may be , to diminish its influence , by depriving it of an influential head . His tactics
however in this respect have been faulty , for our loss has been our gain—losing a Marquis we have gained a Prince . We have now the pleasing duty before us of recording the establishment and consecration of another lodge , which will hold its meetings at the rooms of the
Metropolitan Club , at No . 269 , Pentonvilleroad , King ' s-cross . The ceremony of consecration was performed on Monday , the 28 th ult . by our V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , assisted by W . Bro . James Brett , P . M . and P . G . P .: P . Z . ' and P . G . D . C , and Bro .
Robert Wentworth Little , P . M ., P . G . Secretary , Middlesex , P . Z . and G . S . E . Middlesex , the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . George Garratt , P . M . There was a large attendance of well-known and experienced Masons , among whom we noticed Bros . C . B .
Payne , P . M . 27 ; S . R . Maples , S . W . 1260 ; J . C . Dwarber , J . Willing , P . M . 55 ; E . Sayer , High Cross , 765 ; VV . Dixon , 1107 ; W . Bury Clark , 186 ; Guest , 753 ; W . Stephens , 1366 ; Byng , 9 , 3 . 5 Frost , 228 , 704 , 860 ; J . Storey , I . P . M . 1107 , P . G . Superintendent of Works ,
Kent , P . P . G . Steward ; J . B . Edwards , S 61 , 1107 ; E . Pidduck , 1107 ; E . Legg , 851 ; R . Meacock , 36 i ; C . Renter , 1107 ; T . Cunningham , 754 ; Brown , 275 ; Massey ( Freemason ) , and W . Norris , 1489 . The brethren present having entered the
lodge room in procession , the Consecrating Master took the Master ' s chair , snpported by Bros . Brett as S . W ., and Bro . Stephens as J . W ., Bro . Little officiating as D . C . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , the presiding officer addressed the brethren on the nature ofthe meetine , and the formal business
of constituting the petitioning brethren into a regular lodge was transacted in due form , after which Bro . James Brett delivered an oration upon the nature and principles of the Institution , which was followed by the more solemn part of the ceremony , which was performed in a most impressive manner by Bros . Hetvey and Little .
Bro . Hervey : —Brethren , we have met here on a pleasant and peculiar occasion ; pleasant because we are adding a new lodge to the Craft , and under peculiar circumstances , because it is well known to all present that our late Grand Master has seceded from the Order
and has been succeeded by the Prince of Wales ; and it is a peculiar circumstance that this lodge should be the first consecrated under the new regime , and I think that the members of 1507 may on some future occasion be gratified to think that it is the first that has been consecrated
under the Mastership of the Prince of Wales . And this is the first opportunity I have had of congratulating the brethren on the fact , that though abandoned under very peculiar circumstances by our late head , we are not utterly abandoned by the great , when the
Heirapparent to the Crown can assume the head and leadership of our Order and preside over us . And I think it is gratifying under many considerations . However , it is trenching—to allude to circumstances which have just happened—trenching too nearly upon the tenets of our Order to allude
further to this subject . The discussion of religion and politics is eschewed among us ; and I should be very sorry if , in my position , I infringed that very wholesome tenet , I am sureand I address myself more particularly to those who promote this lodge—I am sure they will do
what I always recommend to the officers of lodges that I consecrate—to look more to the quality of their candidates than to their numbers . It is necessary that we should have increase of numbers in the Craft and recruits in its service ,
but , brethren , we had better be a small number of good men , than a large number of indifferent men ; and , therefore I recommend the W . M . to be very careful whom he admits to candidature , as one black sheep will spoil the whole lodge .
Consecration Of The Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
We all know what damage one discreditable man does a lodge , and , therefore , it is not onl y for the benefit of the Craft in general , but also for the comfort of the lodge in particular , that I
recommend great caution in the selection of members . Generally speaking brethren are too anxious to increase their numbers , and , perhaps , too anxious to increase their funds . I do hope , I feel confident , that this will not actuate the members of
this lodge . I always refer to this when I can , because it is not a thing that can be enjoined too forcibly on a lodge ; a man of low rank is a far better candidate for our society when he has a high character and fair fame , than he would be if he were a nobleman , with all the faults which
would render him an annoyance to those with whom he was associated . I do not want to allude to this too strictly ; it is a friendly warning to the members of the lodge , and I trust it may be profitable .
On the conclusion of the address , the Consecrating Master proceeded to install Bro . James Willing as W . M . of the lodge , he having been recommended for that position in the petition , and appointed to it by the Warrant of the Grand Master . The principal officers also named in
the warrant , were Bros . J . J . Michael , S . W ., and Thos . Williams , J . W . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the ballot was taken for the appointment of Bro . Rose , as Treasurer , and found to be unanimous in his favor . The other officers appointed were Bros .
Tims , Sec ; Child , S . D . ; Kingham , J . D . ; Douglas , I . G . ; and Fowler , D . C . On a show of hands Bro . Daly was elected Tyler of the lodge . All these were invested by Bro . Hervey , who in so doing addressed to each a . few kindl y words of advice and encouragement in reference
to the duties they had undertaken to perform . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the W . M . rose and said , brethren , before we proceed farther I have to propose that the cordial and hearty thanks of the lodge be tendered to our V . W . Bro . Hervey , for the able manner in which he has
performed the impressive ceremonies which you have witnessed this evening , that our thanks be given in like manner to our W . Bro . James Brett , and to Bro . R . W . Little for the ability and zeal with which they have rendered their very efficient assistance to the Consecrating Master .
I propose that a record to this effect be placed upon the minutes of lhe lodge , and I further propose that Bro . Hervey , Bro . Brett , and Bro . Little be elected honorary members of the Metropolitan Lodge . I am sure that you will all agree
with me that the work of this evening has been nobly done , and I trust that we may frequently have the pleasure of receiving these brethren at our meetings . The proposition having been seconded by the J . W ., was put and carried mm .
con . Bro . Hervey : —Worshipful Master , and brethren , I do not know whether my two friends desire me to speak for them . ( Yes , yes ) . I assure you in the name of Bro . Brett , Bro . Little and myself , we thank you cordially for the
compliment you have paid us . We came down here with very great pleasure to add a new lodge to the long roll of lodges in the English Craft ; and if the ceremony , as far as I am concerned , has gone off well be assured the assistance of Bros . Little and Brett produced that effect , as I am
confident they would have done it much better themselves . I am very glad to do it , and I am sure I speak the sentiments of the two brothers who stand up with me . The W . M . then proposed that the thanks of the lodge be given in like manner to Bro . Garratt
and Bro . Stephens , for their services , which having been carried , was briefly responded to by the two brethren named , and a number of propositions for candidates and initiates having been read and referred to the Secretary , the lodge was
closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the Midland Hotel , where an elegant banquet was served by M . Suchet , the manager of the refreshment department , who deserves great praise for his anxiety to promote the comfort of the brethren . At the conclusion
of the banquet , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drank , all being spoken to with considerable spirit . W . Master : —I have no wish , brethren , to intrude upon your time , but the toast I have to