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place of the word " three . " Thc article as it at present stands reads : " No petition for relief shall be presented lo the Lodge of Benevolence unless it has been left with the Grand Secretary three days at least previously to the meeting . " He submitted thai lhc alteration would give a belter opportunity for the careful examination of llie statement' - , made in the petitions . Hewas afraid much evil and much injustice was done by there not being suliicient

time lo examine ihe petitions . In some cases grants bad to be reversed aficr further inquiry . I le also proposed lo add lo Art . 12 tlie following words : " Grand Secretary shall prepare a list ol all petitions for relief , slating the name and address of each petitioner , with the number or numbers of any lodge or lodges of which be may have been a member , and lhc

number of lhc recommending lodge ; and such lisl shall be printed and forwarded on the Saturday preceding each meeting of thc Lodge of Benevolence to all members of ihe Lodge " of Benevolence , as defined by Art . 3 , page 9 6 . " The motion having been seconded .

Bro . | . AI . CI . AI ' . ON thought no good would result from the alteration . Let the brethren see what they were going lo do . In the first place a brother petitioned for relief , and " he did not like his name to be known , and it was not known except to the members of the Board . Bro . Britten ' s proposition , if carried , would send all over the country the names of the brethren who were asking for relief . Sending it 10 the Secretary of a lodge

would be of no use . It was a sacred duty thai lhc names ol those petitioners who were obliged oi necessity to come to ihe lodge , many of them having been in good positions as merchants and tradesmen , should not have their names sent lorih broadcast through ihe land . Privacy in the mailer was most essential to those who bad relief . . Moreover , it must be given at once , Thc C , i : m <] Secretary must have some time lo arrange ihe petitions , and to send ihem to the different lodges , and the

poor petitioners would be waiting for relief all ibis lime . ( Hear , hear ) . Further he would tell Pro . Britten that there was not one case a year which required to be reviewed . During llie ten years he had sat as President ol the Lodge of Benevolence there were not live cases that required reconsideration . Were they thru going , because there was not one case a year lhal required further consideration ! to keep a large number of poor brethren without prompt relief .

Bro . Josin \ Ni . 'NN endorsed the observations of Bro . Clabon , and added that there was another consideration , lhal there would be over two thousand of lliese proposed notices 10 be sent out every month , which would require a large stall and extra expense . Thc less that the public should known of these cases the better .

Bro . F . ( IvvisoN wished to explain that tvlien lie seconded Bro . Britleii ' s motion he thought il onlv referred to llie alteration of " three " to " seven . " He did not understand ' that ihe new clause was 10 be addded , and he did

not atrrec with that . Alter a short discussion Bro . Britten ' s motion was negatived . Hro . I ' WISON , P . M . No . n > , moved "Thai the Lodge of Benevolence meet twice a month at six p . m . ' ' Thc motion having been seconded , Bro . Ci . MION opposed the motion . It

was in ihe power of ihe Lodge of Benevolence , if it could not get through all its business in one nighl , to adjourn . If the lodge met twice a month , on some of those occasions they might have nothing to do . The motion was put , miiA lus ' v Uy : \ large , majority . Grand Lodge was then closed .

Consecration Of The High Peak Lodge No. 1952 , At Chapel-En-Le-Frith.

CONSECRATION OF THE HIGH PEAK LODGE No . 1952 , AT CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH .

On Monday , thc i ; , lh ult ., another lodge was added to the already extensive roll ; ii present existing under the Grand Lodge of Fngland , and , as the title implies , is adjacent to the Peak Forest , in Derbyshire . The lodge will be held at ihe Town Hall , Chapel-cn-lc-Frilh , on the second . Monday in every monlh , and we should recommend our London brethren who happen to ' be in this district during ihe summer months to

pay this lodge a visit , where they will receive a hearty welcome , witness some good working , and feast iheir eves on some of ihe finest scenery in the counlrv . We predict a successful " future for ibis lodge , which we feel sure will be well attended and properly worked , the first and present . Master , Bro . Jas . Whitehead , baying bad gre . il experience in the Pcveril of lhc Peak Ledge , of which , two years ago , he was . Master .

A large number ol brethren from various parts of Derbyshire assembled to do honour to ihe occasion , but we should have fell far more pleased , in conjunction with all present , to have seen the R . W . P . G . M ., the Marquis of Harliiigloii , ALP ., in ihe chair . At the same time , however , bis deputy , Bro . II . C . Okeover , officiated with thc same thoughtful care and interest which we have seen him exhibit on previous occasions at the Provincial

Grand meetings in Derby . Amongst those present at lhc consecration were : Hros . II . C . Okeover , V . W . D . P . G . M . Derbyshire ; VV . Hextall , P . S . G . W . ; Septimus Stone , P . J . G . W . ; Thos . Cox , P . G . Treas . ; Jas . li . Coulvin , P . i' . G . Sec , acting Prov . G . Sec . ; " Kev . Thos . Orrcll . P . G . Chap .: A . I-razer , P . G . S . D . ; Josiali Allen , P . G . J . D . ; K . Borne , P . G . Org . ; I ) . A . Davis , P . G . S . of VV . ; | as . Whitehead , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; | . V . liettleP . G , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Alf . P . Wood , P . G . Purst . ; K . J . Sykcs , P . G .

, Swd . Ilr . ; T . Parker , P . G . Std . Mr . ; VV . Stone , P . G . Tyler ; Kd . Holdrcn , P . G . Asr . t . Tyler ; 1-rank Campion , P . P . S . G . VV . ; Kev . A . A . Bagshawe , P . P . G . Chap . ; Samuel Whitehead , P . P . J . G . D . ; Samuel Taylor , P . P . G . Purs . ; S . Slack , P . P . A . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Josiali Taylor , P . P . G . S . ; John Hall , P . P . S . Ii . ; Joseoh Taylor Wright , P . P . G . P . S . ; John Harrmvby , P . P . G . Keg . ; Percy Wallis , VV . M . S . 50 ; John Turner , rjoj ; W . BuUc ' rlield , S . W . 10 S- ;; John Bring , 73 ' i w - Whittaker , VV . M . 731 ; j . Richardson , IOSS ; Thos . Parker , l . P . M . 1 . 1115 ; George Smedley , | P . M . 633 ; G . Goodwin , 1235 ;

Chas . J . Bennett , S . D . 1255 ; Win . Cartwright , S . W . C 33 ; VV . Lees , 12 . 15 ; James Glossop , you ; W . Umighen , P . M . 121 s ; J . VV . Wyatt , [ l . P . M . ( . 54 ; Chas . Wilkinson , VV . M . 12-55 ; John Hawthorn , S . W . C 54 ; Robert Iluhne , J . W . 1235 ; Kdwin Broomhead , 1335 ; R . Lomas , \ 2 \ 3 ; Thos . Williamson , 204 ; John Pollitt , S . I ) . 054 ; Ceo . Walker , VV . M . f <> t ; Jos . Walker , Org . 054 ; A . Kowbottom , 025 ; John K . Thorp , 654 ; J . Andrew , ' J . W . V 30 ; Will . Sevire , S . D . G 25 ; Samuel Collier , S . W . ( e ; ' 1 lias . Ornie , O 25 ; Thos . Ilibhcrt , ( J ??; John II . Ormc , tdSH ; Samuel Robinson , Sec . 625 ; J . I' ..

Sutton , 123 s ; K . IL Ormc , 140 . 5 ; Jos . Whitehall , 1235 ; T . VV . V arley , 1235 ; J » s . Johnson , 054 ; S . II . Masters , 6 ^ 4 ; John Wrigley , S . VV . 210 ; John Stafford , f / 12 ; VV . Stirling Anderson , 054 ; A . T . Ilramurch , Chap . 16 SS ; Natli . Dumville , P . M . 152 and . V ; Mark Stafford , P . M . 3 61 ; A . O . Brookes , 8 S 4 ; ] . Iladfield , VV . M . 625 ; Joseph Collier , P . M . 02 ,, P . P . G . D . ; | as . Smith , P . M . 210 ; thos . Owen , P . M . 731 ; Thomas Dearnaley , P . M . 025 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . K . Russell , P . M . 10 S 5 ; K . R . Kickctts , 12 O ; R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 ( Freemason ) ; and others .

The proceedings commenced by thc R . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . IT . C . Okeover , occupying the chair of K . S ., supported b y Bro . Hexlall , P . G . S . VV ., and Bro . Stone ' , P . G . J . W . The P . G . Chaplain invoked a blessing on Ihe proceedings , after which ihe R . W . D . P . G . AI . announced the object of the meeting ,

and the acting Prov . Grand Secretary ' read the petition and warrant granted on lhc dth November , the brethren approving in Masonic form of those names mentioned in the warrant to preside over ihem . Thc actina-R . W . P . G . M . then constituted the brethren into a regular lodge . * The Prov . Grand Chaplain , ]' , ro . Tims . ORRKLL , delivered an oration as follows : Right Worshi pful Deputy Provincial Grand Masierand

brethren-Sou have inel together on a ve / y solemn occasion . Vou have assembled to witness and lake pari in one of lhc most solemn ceremonies of Freemasonry . The consecration of a lodge is no trivial matter . Vou are undertaking duties and responsibilities which will have to be accounted for not onl y to lhc P . G . AI . but to the G . A . O . T . U ., who will render lo every man according to his work . That these duties and responsibilities may be discharged in

such a manner as lo be well pleasing unio our Divine Alasler , it behoves every brother lo study the nature and design of Freemasonry . With regard lo its nature , it may be designated "a peculiar system of morality . " Alorality , my brethren , is lhc very nature and essence of Masonry . ( Jur Craft is as much opposed lo vice as light to darkness , and as remote from ii as the east is from the west . On this account il has thc blessing of thc

Supreme Ruler of lhc L ' niverse resting upon it , for when wc see a motherhood which has existed from time immemorial ; and even ranks amongst its early fathers the revered names honoured in sacred history , we cannot account for its prolonged existence except on the ground that it is favoured with the blessing' and prelection of the Great Architect of lhc l ' niverse , whose Word declares , " them thai honour me , I will honour . " With

respect to the design of Freemasonry , 1 need only say that this will be clearl y seen if you study ils principles , which are Brother ! ) Love , Relief , and Trull ) . Brotherly love is the great stronghold of Freemasonry . Referring to this great principle , an " ancient writer" said , " Love is not provoked , " though it appears a little word has been inserted in the middle of the sentence which makes it read , " Love is not easily provoked . " But as it ceases

to be "love" when provocation assumes the reins , we may adhere to thc ori g inal statement and say it is nut provoked . Let this patient and lonosiillering love towards the brethren characterise all Masonry . Let it circulate from heart to heart until ihe entire lodge is penetrated with this great princi ple which , like ihe sap ol a tree , circulating into every branch , item , and leaf , shall make its inlluence feil in binding together the hearts of the

whole lodge as the heart of one man . Being grounded upon the foundation of " brotherl y love , " you will be prepared to exemplify the next great principle of Freemasonry , " Rebel , " which does not always imply pecuniary assistance to lhc " poor and distressed . " No ; relic ! is often administered b y a kind word , and an expression ol sympathy , or timely counsel and advice . No true . Mason would think of withholding " relief" Iroin a brother when in his power to imparl it . And both " Brotherl y Love "

and "Kciief" are regulated by another grand principle , that of " Truth . " . Masons , in fulfilling the two loimer princip les , establish the third . Some people do good that they may obtain praise of men ; that is acting a lie . Il is saying they are full ol sympathy and benevolence , when they are simply and purely purchasing applause . But . Masons do good for its own sake , not seeking to parade their good works before the world . This is the

phase ol " Irulh . " And in all our dealings we shall lind lhal " Irutli " is in " morality" what "n straight line" is in " geometry . " It is ( lie shortest , It requires the 12 , 1 st trouble , and it gives die least in the end . Masonry teaches us this , and it we follow ils teachings we . cannot tail to advance in the paths of morality . And now , my brethren of the Hi gh Peak Lodge , I heartily congratulate you on the consecration of your lodge , and sincerel y

wish you " God speed in every good work . But before J resume my seat 1 would just oiler one word of counsel . Have a care what sort ol men you introduce to your lodge . Do not propose any gentleman of whom you have only a slender acquaintance . Let bun be well known , intimatel y known , thoroughly known b y a well-tried brother , who shall speak of him in the lodge , and llien you will run less risk ol having lo mourn oyer a brother who

has lallen out ol llie ranks , and severed himself from membershi p of bis lodge . Then ' may you expect lo prosper . Vour walls shall bu built up in all moral beauty . There shall be no unsightly bulges and ugly excrescences marring lhc staleliness ol your fraternal labric . They shall be perpendicular , anu every stone on the square ; and the whole structure shall have the approval of your own conscience , ihe honoured and revered of the Great Architect of the l ' niverse .

At llie conclusion of ihe oration the ceremony of consecration was proceeded w ' ub , and ihe D . P . G . AI . dedicated thc lodge to Masonry , Benevolence , and Virtue . Bio . Jas . Whitehead was afterwards installed first W . AI . of the lodge by Bro . Jas . B . COIIIMJII , acting P . G . Sec , in a satisfactory manner .

Bro . Whitehead appointed the following brethren officers lor llie ensuing year , and they were severall y invested : Bros . C . C . W , Ferguson , acting i . P . AI . : Dr . Theobald F . Jones , S . VV . ; James C . Hyde , J . W . ; R . N . Hyde , treas . ; Allied Al . ' Bennett , Sec . ; John B . Boycott , S . D . ; Jos . Heathcott , J . D . ; John llallam , D . of C . ; John I ) . Simpson , Org . ; Jos . Lingard , I . G . ; and Thos . Horrox , Tyler .

The addresses to lhc \\ , M . and brethren were delivered by the Installing Alasler , and to the Wa ' . dcns by Bro . Frank Campion , P . P . S . G . W ., shortly after which llie lodge was closed in peace and harmony . Thc proceedings throughout were conducted in a very admirable manner and seemed to give satisfaction to all present , and with such a fair start we trust the lodge will go on and prosper . There are already two joining members lo ballot for al lhc next regular meeting , and a candidate for

initiation . As a proof of the interest evinced by those who are connected with this lodge , we may s ' . ate that several articles were presented to ihe lodge , amongst them being a very handsome silver square and compasses lor Bible , presented by the S . VV ., Bro . Dr . Jones , and a kneeling stool given by the same brother , with several Alasonie emblems embroidered on it by his wife . A cushion of blue satin , with Alasonie emblems embroidered by Miss

Healhcott . A Bible , presented by Bro . I ) . A . Davis , P . G . Supt . of Works . A . Tyler ' s sword , presented by Bro . Joseph Lingard , I . G . A complete set of working tools , also three gavels , pair ot Deacon ' s wands , and rough and smooth ashlars , presented by Bro . James Whitehead , W . M . The same brother also gave a charity bag of black silk velvet , and worked by Airs . Whitehead . Bro . Jas . Hyde gave a handsome donation to provide a desk for thc Secretary , and has also lent the lodge an American organ until they possess one of their own .

The brethren on leaving the lodge repaired lo the Royal Oak Hotel , and one hundred and seven ol iheir number sat down to a banquet , presided over by the R . W . acting P . G . M ., Bro . 11 . C . Okeover , at the termination of which the usual loyal and Alasonie leasts were honoured .