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monial of the day , and returned the warm thanks of the new chapter to Comp . Hervey and the other Consecrating Officers . The Second and Third Principals responded in very appreciative words , confirming the hopes expressed of future services and zealous work . "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . Levander in warm
and friendly terms . Comps . De Lande Long , Boyd , Hyde Pullen , Jabez Hogg , and Smallpeice all returned thanks , equally expressing their gratification at the day ' s proceedings , and spoke in warm eulogy of the pleasant evening they had spent . The other toasts being disposed of , not forgetting thc janitor ' s , the companions dispersed at an early hour , feeling
that the ceremonies of consecration , so efficiently penormed , bad made a deep , and let us trust , a lasting impression on their minds , and had enabled them in ' part to realize the many beauties and the importance of thc Royal Arch Degree .
The days of meeting of the new chapter are thc third Saturdays in October , January , and April . Thc address of the Scribe E ., Comp . C . F . Hogard , is 4 to 6 , Watling-street , City , E . C . The new furniture of the chapter was greatly admired by all present .
Consecration Of The Mid-Surrey Chapter, No. 1044.
CONSECRATION OF THE MID-SURREY CHAPTER , No . 1044 .
Thc consecration of the above took place at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , 27 th Sept ., 1878 . Present—Comps . C . W . Gray , M . E . Z . Designate ; H . R . Jones , H . Designate ; G . Phythian , J . Designate ; J . R . Jones , acting S . E . ; also Corops . F . Keily , E . F . Storr , J . Stevens ,
Godfry . W . J . Hunter , Brydges , P . G . S . B ., P . Grand Chapter for Middlesex , and several others . The Chapter having been opened by Comp . H . E . Frances , P . G . D . C . Grand Chapter for Surrey , Comps . J . M . Kleve , R . Z . 1329 ; E . Crouch , H . 857 ; acting as H . and J ., the companions were admitted and tf e warrant having been read by thc acting S . E ., the chapter was duly
consecrated in accordance with ancient rites and ceremonies . Comp Frances performing the ceremony impressively and ably , was well supported by the acting H . and J ., and received valuable assistance from Comp . Stevens , as D . C . The grand old anthems , which are incorporated into this fine ceremony , were admirably rendered by Comp . Lawler , assisted by Comps . Carter , Baxter ,
and Jekyll . The oration , an original composition from thc pen of Comp . Frances , was listened to with deep attention , the entire ceremony giving the greatest pleasure to the assembled companions . After the consecration Comps . Gray , Jones , and Phythian , were duly installed into their several chairs by Comp . Frances . Thc companions afterwards adjourned to thc Holborn Viaduct Hotel , to a
banquet which must have been the especial study of Messrs Spiers and Pond to make unique . The Masonic toasts were duly honoured , among them was given " Prosperity to the Wandsworth Lodge , " of which the Mid-Surrey Chapter is the outcome . Between each toast the musical abilities of Comp . Lawler and his friends were a source of great satisfaction and delight .
Consecration Of Trinity College Lodge, No. 1765.
CONSECRATION OF TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE , No . 1765 .
Thc consecration of Trinity College Lodge , No . 1765—formed in connection with the admirable musical institution in Weymouth-st ., known as Trinity College—took place on Wedneselay , 25 th ult . The chief portion of thc ceremony was very ably performed by W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell
H . Clerke , S . G . D . ; assisted by W . Bro . Captain N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ( as Senior Warden ); R . W . Bro . H . D . Sandeman , Past District Grand Master , Bengal ( as Junior Warden ) ; V . W . Bro . Rev . C . W . Arnold , Past Grand Chaplain ; and R . W . Bro . R . W . H . Giddy , District Grand Master , Griqualand ( as Director of Ceremonies ); The petition and the warrant for the new lodge having been read ,
and the brethren present having signified their approval of the officers named therein , the P . G . C . delivered a short hut eloquent oration on the nature and principles of Freemasonry . This was followed by the anthem , " Behold , how good antl joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity , " the music being b ) Bro . H . Bonavia Hunt , B . Mus . Later on , the Sanctus , composed by Bro .
Professor E . SI . Lott , was sung ; and then the lodge board was uncovered , the Masters and Wardens pro tem carrying the elements of conse-cration . The lodge having been eledicated in due and solemn form , thc anihem " for the Children oflsrael , " music by Bro . H . ] . Stark , B . Mus ., was given , the solo parts being finely rendered by Bro . J . Stedman . The further formalities having been duly
discharged , a lodge was constituted . The anthem , " I have surely built thee an house , " was sung to the setting of Bro . VV . Boyce , D . Mus . ; and the Benediction having been pronounced , a Board of Past Masters was formed for tlie installation of Bro . Edwin Matthew Lett , I ' . M . 2 . 15 , I ' -P . J . W . Jersey , P . G . O . Surrey , as first VV . M . 'I ) A brethren having been readmitted , the W . M . chose his
oflicers as follows : Bro . Rev . T . Robbins , D . D ., P . M . * 3 > 3 , S . W . ; Bro . Earnest Passawer , LL . D ., J . W . ; Bro . . 1- A . Hammond , S . D . ; Bro . Humphrey J . Stark , 'i-Mus . ( Oxon ) , J . D . 5 Bro . If . G . Bonavia Hunt , B . Mus ., ( Oxon ) I . G . ; Bro . J . Stedman , Sec . This important business over a number of candidates for initiation and joining
members were proposed , lhe lodge being then clored in solemn form . It should be mentioned that Bro . Stark officiated as Organist during the consecration , music written for the occasion being very impressively sung by Bros . Lott , Stctlman , antl Hunt . The banquet took place at the Cafe Hoyal , Regentstreet , where , under the presidency of thc newly-installed
Consecration Of Trinity College Lodge, No. 1765.
W . M ., a very highly entertaining musical evening was spent . The " Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , Thc W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince ot Wales , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , " whose merits and excellences were too well-known , he said , to need comment from him .
Bro . Giddy responded . Amongst their Grand Officers there were undoubtedly men thoroughly deserving the high estimation in which they were held by the Craft all over the kingdom . He knew that that sentiment would be thoroughly and heartily endorsed when he mentioned the names of Carnarvon , Skelmersdale , and Leigh . ( Cheers . ) Equally popular among Masons were their Bros . Hervey ,
Mclntyre , Monckton , and last , but not least , thc two Consecrating Officers who had honoured them with their services and presence to day . One and all had rendered great service to Masonry ; and they were men of whom the Craft might well be prou . l . ( Hear , hear . ) The skilful manner in which their Bro . Clerke had discharged the duties that had fallen to him in that day's important and interesting
ceremony entitled him alike to the admiration and gratitude of their newly-founded lodge . Nothing had ever delighted him more than tiie impressive manner in which the words of their beautiful ritual were delivered . And whilst they expressed their delight at the ability with which-Bro . Clerke had acquitted himself , they must not —indeed , could not—forget to acknowledge the excellent
service rendered them by their rev . brother , the Past Grand Chaplain , ( hear , hear ) , who , in his admirable address had set before them some grand truths , upon which they would do well to ponder . With thc proceedings of the Grand Orient of France still fresh in their minds , it was well that Bro . Arnoltl should strive to bring them back to the first principles of Freemasonry , which acknowledged the rule of
the Supreme Architect of the Universe in all the operations of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) It was of all things desirable that the true landmarks , as it were , of their Order should be kept in view . Ou behalf of himself and the rest of the Grand Officers , he thanked the brethren very heartily for the cordial reception they had given them . Bro . Shadwell Clerke then proposed , amid much
enthusiasm , " The Health of the rirst Master of Trinity College Lodge , " a tt . ast , he said , which required no elaboration on his part to secure for it a hearty response . ( Cheers . ) A good many months ago Bro . Lott mentioned to him that a project was in hand for starting a lodge in connection with Trinity College . At the time he ( Bro . Gierke ) laid before him various difficulties connected with the
undertakingfor difficulties of some kind were inseparable from matters of that kind ; but on taking counsel together they were found not to be of an insuperable character , and by the determined perseverance of Bro . Lott , and those who worked with him , they had all been overcome , the scheme culminating in the perfect and interesting success that day accomplished . ( Cheers . ) To him it was an unusual
pleasure to be connected with a lodge which united with true "Masonic devotion a zealous cultivation of the ennobling art of music . Of what the lodge was likely to become in a musical sense , they had that day received a foretaste in the magnificent performance both in lodge and at banquet . Of one thing , he was tjuite certain that Trinity College Lodge could not have made a better selection of a first
Master . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Lott was an old and a tried Mason ; hc had done good service both in the Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Orient of France , and the experience thus gained could not fail to be of great use both to the lodge and thc Craft generally . Beyond this , his high musical ability pre-eminently marked him out for the position to which he had that day been raised ; and altogether it
would be difficult to imagine how thc lodge could have been ushered in under more gratifying auspices . He congratulated the W . M . heartily upon the proud and honourable office to which he had attained ; and on behalf of Grand Lodge he wished him and Trinity College Lodge all happiness and prosperity in this his ( irst year nf office . ( Cheers . )
The W . M ., who was loudly cheered , briefly returned thanks . Tiinity Lodge , he observed , was designed fur music , not for talk ; therefore they would not expect from him anything beyond a . 'iinplc but heartfelt acknowledgment of the compliment that had just been paid him . The thing he had most at heart was , as they knew , the perfection of church music ; the next , he
admitted , was the prosperity of Trinity College . ( Hear , hear . ) The organization of Trinity College Lodge had been a work of pleasure , not a trouble , and for what little time and energy he had expended upon it he was amply repaid by the crowning success of that day . ( Hear , hear . ) The lodge was chiefly intended for musical men , and the brethren must not complain if they had real music set before
them . ( Laughter . ) Though a Past Master of two lodges , he felt none the less pride at the dignity they had conferred on him to-day , for which , as one of the founders of the lodge , he thanked them from the bottom of his heart . ( Cheers . ) " The I lealth of thc Consecrating Officers" was next given by the W . M ., who remarked , that he believed , had it
not been for Bros . Clerke and Philips , Trinity College Lodge would not have been consecrated for another two years to come . Personally he felt indebted to them more than he could express ; but when Ihey remembered that they could not possibly have done without them to-day , brethren would be able to estimate their services for themselves . Bro . Gierke responded , regretting that the exigencies of
the railway had compelled their rev . brother , the Past Grand Chaplain , to leave the banquet before the toast could be proposed . He regretted it , because they must all agree that he had fulfilled his part in the day's ceremony with special grace and ability . ( Hear , heav . ) As the principal Consecrating Officer , he desired to testify to the able and perfect manner in which his coadjutor had assisted him in his impoitant duties . He was sure that his colleagues felt with
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himself that it was a great pleasure to be allowed to come amongst the founders of Trinity College Lodge , to take part in their ceremony , and to bear witness to the esteem in which their first Master was held among Masons . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped and predicted tbat Trinity College Lodge would have a glorious future . In coming there to-day , the Consecrating Officer had formed- a good many friendships ,
which he hoped would be lasting ones . On future occasions , he should be only too delighted to be allowed to take part in what they might call their family gatherings ; and from the very promising character of their opening meeting he felt sure that he would never come away disappointed . He thanked them for their recognition of his small services , which were at their disposal if at any future time
they should again be required . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then gave " The Visitors . " As thc founders of thc lodge numbered only seven , it would have been very difficult for them to have created so successful a meeting as they had to-day out of their own forces . Therefore , they were unfeignedly glad to see the visitors , as indeed they would be on all occasions . He could promise them
something to eat , good music , and no restrictions upon tobacco . ( Laughter . ) With the toast he coupled the name of Bro . Routledge . Bro . Routledge , in reply , expressed the gratification he had derived from being permitted to take part in the day's proceedings—a gratification that was enhanced by the opportunity now given him of expressing his feelings on
the subject . He proposed , thererore , to offer a few remarks upon the atlvantages of Masonry in general and of musical lodges in particular . Oh , but he observed the Worshipful Master pulling a long face at that intimation —( Laughter . ) The W . M . No , no ; I am prepared to listen to you with pleasure .
Bro . Routledge : Well , uneler the circumstances , perhaps , it was better he should not descant upon the subject ( renewed laughter ) , interesting as it was ; and , therefore , he would content himself with saying that whilst good fellowship reigned in all their lodges , in none could the spirit of harmony exist to a greater degree than in Trinity College Lodge , 17 65 . ( Hear , hear . )
The W . M ., in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " remarked that a Master would not be worth his salt if it were not for the cordial and efficient assistance of his officers . They might put a man in thc chair , but by himself he would be a perfect stick . Before appointing his officers , he was perfectly certain that thc men he had chosen were good ones ; and that he was equally sure
would be proved as time rolled by . He was convinced that in the brother , who in the ordinary course o £ things , would succeed him in the chair , they would have a Master of whom they would hereafter say , that hc was the best that Trinity College Lodge ever saw . ( Hear , hear . ) Bio . Robbins , observing thc rule of the VV . M ., that the business of the evening was music , not speech-making ,
returned thanks in a few words . The W . M . remarked , that the programme he had laid down for himself was—first , the lodge ; then , when they had refreshed after labour , music , with tobacco ; spending a pleasant evening , and getting home in good time . Trinity College Lodge was per se a musical lodge ; and any of the brethren who felt they could enjoy themselves in that way would always be heartily welcome .
The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list , but the W . M . afterwards took occasion to acknowledge the valuable services rendered in the formation of the lodge by Bro . B . Hunt , who suitably acknowledged the compliment . We should add that thc mtiMC at tne banquet , sustained principally by thc W . M ., and Bros . Hunt and Stedman , gave gratification to all present . Handel ' s , "Where ' er you Walk , " and Nelson ' s , " Mary of Argyle , " sung by Bro . Stedman , elicited much applause .
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monial of the day , and returned the warm thanks of the new chapter to Comp . Hervey and the other Consecrating Officers . The Second and Third Principals responded in very appreciative words , confirming the hopes expressed of future services and zealous work . "The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . Levander in warm
and friendly terms . Comps . De Lande Long , Boyd , Hyde Pullen , Jabez Hogg , and Smallpeice all returned thanks , equally expressing their gratification at the day ' s proceedings , and spoke in warm eulogy of the pleasant evening they had spent . The other toasts being disposed of , not forgetting thc janitor ' s , the companions dispersed at an early hour , feeling
that the ceremonies of consecration , so efficiently penormed , bad made a deep , and let us trust , a lasting impression on their minds , and had enabled them in ' part to realize the many beauties and the importance of thc Royal Arch Degree .
The days of meeting of the new chapter are thc third Saturdays in October , January , and April . Thc address of the Scribe E ., Comp . C . F . Hogard , is 4 to 6 , Watling-street , City , E . C . The new furniture of the chapter was greatly admired by all present .
Consecration Of The Mid-Surrey Chapter, No. 1044.
CONSECRATION OF THE MID-SURREY CHAPTER , No . 1044 .
Thc consecration of the above took place at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , 27 th Sept ., 1878 . Present—Comps . C . W . Gray , M . E . Z . Designate ; H . R . Jones , H . Designate ; G . Phythian , J . Designate ; J . R . Jones , acting S . E . ; also Corops . F . Keily , E . F . Storr , J . Stevens ,
Godfry . W . J . Hunter , Brydges , P . G . S . B ., P . Grand Chapter for Middlesex , and several others . The Chapter having been opened by Comp . H . E . Frances , P . G . D . C . Grand Chapter for Surrey , Comps . J . M . Kleve , R . Z . 1329 ; E . Crouch , H . 857 ; acting as H . and J ., the companions were admitted and tf e warrant having been read by thc acting S . E ., the chapter was duly
consecrated in accordance with ancient rites and ceremonies . Comp Frances performing the ceremony impressively and ably , was well supported by the acting H . and J ., and received valuable assistance from Comp . Stevens , as D . C . The grand old anthems , which are incorporated into this fine ceremony , were admirably rendered by Comp . Lawler , assisted by Comps . Carter , Baxter ,
and Jekyll . The oration , an original composition from thc pen of Comp . Frances , was listened to with deep attention , the entire ceremony giving the greatest pleasure to the assembled companions . After the consecration Comps . Gray , Jones , and Phythian , were duly installed into their several chairs by Comp . Frances . Thc companions afterwards adjourned to thc Holborn Viaduct Hotel , to a
banquet which must have been the especial study of Messrs Spiers and Pond to make unique . The Masonic toasts were duly honoured , among them was given " Prosperity to the Wandsworth Lodge , " of which the Mid-Surrey Chapter is the outcome . Between each toast the musical abilities of Comp . Lawler and his friends were a source of great satisfaction and delight .
Consecration Of Trinity College Lodge, No. 1765.
CONSECRATION OF TRINITY COLLEGE LODGE , No . 1765 .
Thc consecration of Trinity College Lodge , No . 1765—formed in connection with the admirable musical institution in Weymouth-st ., known as Trinity College—took place on Wedneselay , 25 th ult . The chief portion of thc ceremony was very ably performed by W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell
H . Clerke , S . G . D . ; assisted by W . Bro . Captain N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ( as Senior Warden ); R . W . Bro . H . D . Sandeman , Past District Grand Master , Bengal ( as Junior Warden ) ; V . W . Bro . Rev . C . W . Arnold , Past Grand Chaplain ; and R . W . Bro . R . W . H . Giddy , District Grand Master , Griqualand ( as Director of Ceremonies ); The petition and the warrant for the new lodge having been read ,
and the brethren present having signified their approval of the officers named therein , the P . G . C . delivered a short hut eloquent oration on the nature and principles of Freemasonry . This was followed by the anthem , " Behold , how good antl joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity , " the music being b ) Bro . H . Bonavia Hunt , B . Mus . Later on , the Sanctus , composed by Bro .
Professor E . SI . Lott , was sung ; and then the lodge board was uncovered , the Masters and Wardens pro tem carrying the elements of conse-cration . The lodge having been eledicated in due and solemn form , thc anihem " for the Children oflsrael , " music by Bro . H . ] . Stark , B . Mus ., was given , the solo parts being finely rendered by Bro . J . Stedman . The further formalities having been duly
discharged , a lodge was constituted . The anthem , " I have surely built thee an house , " was sung to the setting of Bro . VV . Boyce , D . Mus . ; and the Benediction having been pronounced , a Board of Past Masters was formed for tlie installation of Bro . Edwin Matthew Lett , I ' . M . 2 . 15 , I ' -P . J . W . Jersey , P . G . O . Surrey , as first VV . M . 'I ) A brethren having been readmitted , the W . M . chose his
oflicers as follows : Bro . Rev . T . Robbins , D . D ., P . M . * 3 > 3 , S . W . ; Bro . Earnest Passawer , LL . D ., J . W . ; Bro . . 1- A . Hammond , S . D . ; Bro . Humphrey J . Stark , 'i-Mus . ( Oxon ) , J . D . 5 Bro . If . G . Bonavia Hunt , B . Mus ., ( Oxon ) I . G . ; Bro . J . Stedman , Sec . This important business over a number of candidates for initiation and joining
members were proposed , lhe lodge being then clored in solemn form . It should be mentioned that Bro . Stark officiated as Organist during the consecration , music written for the occasion being very impressively sung by Bros . Lott , Stctlman , antl Hunt . The banquet took place at the Cafe Hoyal , Regentstreet , where , under the presidency of thc newly-installed
Consecration Of Trinity College Lodge, No. 1765.
W . M ., a very highly entertaining musical evening was spent . The " Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , Thc W . M . proposed "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince ot Wales , and the rest of thc Grand Officers , " whose merits and excellences were too well-known , he said , to need comment from him .
Bro . Giddy responded . Amongst their Grand Officers there were undoubtedly men thoroughly deserving the high estimation in which they were held by the Craft all over the kingdom . He knew that that sentiment would be thoroughly and heartily endorsed when he mentioned the names of Carnarvon , Skelmersdale , and Leigh . ( Cheers . ) Equally popular among Masons were their Bros . Hervey ,
Mclntyre , Monckton , and last , but not least , thc two Consecrating Officers who had honoured them with their services and presence to day . One and all had rendered great service to Masonry ; and they were men of whom the Craft might well be prou . l . ( Hear , hear . ) The skilful manner in which their Bro . Clerke had discharged the duties that had fallen to him in that day's important and interesting
ceremony entitled him alike to the admiration and gratitude of their newly-founded lodge . Nothing had ever delighted him more than tiie impressive manner in which the words of their beautiful ritual were delivered . And whilst they expressed their delight at the ability with which-Bro . Clerke had acquitted himself , they must not —indeed , could not—forget to acknowledge the excellent
service rendered them by their rev . brother , the Past Grand Chaplain , ( hear , hear ) , who , in his admirable address had set before them some grand truths , upon which they would do well to ponder . With thc proceedings of the Grand Orient of France still fresh in their minds , it was well that Bro . Arnoltl should strive to bring them back to the first principles of Freemasonry , which acknowledged the rule of
the Supreme Architect of the Universe in all the operations of the Craft . ( Hear , hear . ) It was of all things desirable that the true landmarks , as it were , of their Order should be kept in view . Ou behalf of himself and the rest of the Grand Officers , he thanked the brethren very heartily for the cordial reception they had given them . Bro . Shadwell Clerke then proposed , amid much
enthusiasm , " The Health of the rirst Master of Trinity College Lodge , " a tt . ast , he said , which required no elaboration on his part to secure for it a hearty response . ( Cheers . ) A good many months ago Bro . Lott mentioned to him that a project was in hand for starting a lodge in connection with Trinity College . At the time he ( Bro . Gierke ) laid before him various difficulties connected with the
undertakingfor difficulties of some kind were inseparable from matters of that kind ; but on taking counsel together they were found not to be of an insuperable character , and by the determined perseverance of Bro . Lott , and those who worked with him , they had all been overcome , the scheme culminating in the perfect and interesting success that day accomplished . ( Cheers . ) To him it was an unusual
pleasure to be connected with a lodge which united with true "Masonic devotion a zealous cultivation of the ennobling art of music . Of what the lodge was likely to become in a musical sense , they had that day received a foretaste in the magnificent performance both in lodge and at banquet . Of one thing , he was tjuite certain that Trinity College Lodge could not have made a better selection of a first
Master . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Lott was an old and a tried Mason ; hc had done good service both in the Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Orient of France , and the experience thus gained could not fail to be of great use both to the lodge and thc Craft generally . Beyond this , his high musical ability pre-eminently marked him out for the position to which he had that day been raised ; and altogether it
would be difficult to imagine how thc lodge could have been ushered in under more gratifying auspices . He congratulated the W . M . heartily upon the proud and honourable office to which he had attained ; and on behalf of Grand Lodge he wished him and Trinity College Lodge all happiness and prosperity in this his ( irst year nf office . ( Cheers . )
The W . M ., who was loudly cheered , briefly returned thanks . Tiinity Lodge , he observed , was designed fur music , not for talk ; therefore they would not expect from him anything beyond a . 'iinplc but heartfelt acknowledgment of the compliment that had just been paid him . The thing he had most at heart was , as they knew , the perfection of church music ; the next , he
admitted , was the prosperity of Trinity College . ( Hear , hear . ) The organization of Trinity College Lodge had been a work of pleasure , not a trouble , and for what little time and energy he had expended upon it he was amply repaid by the crowning success of that day . ( Hear , hear . ) The lodge was chiefly intended for musical men , and the brethren must not complain if they had real music set before
them . ( Laughter . ) Though a Past Master of two lodges , he felt none the less pride at the dignity they had conferred on him to-day , for which , as one of the founders of the lodge , he thanked them from the bottom of his heart . ( Cheers . ) " The I lealth of thc Consecrating Officers" was next given by the W . M ., who remarked , that he believed , had it
not been for Bros . Clerke and Philips , Trinity College Lodge would not have been consecrated for another two years to come . Personally he felt indebted to them more than he could express ; but when Ihey remembered that they could not possibly have done without them to-day , brethren would be able to estimate their services for themselves . Bro . Gierke responded , regretting that the exigencies of
the railway had compelled their rev . brother , the Past Grand Chaplain , to leave the banquet before the toast could be proposed . He regretted it , because they must all agree that he had fulfilled his part in the day's ceremony with special grace and ability . ( Hear , heav . ) As the principal Consecrating Officer , he desired to testify to the able and perfect manner in which his coadjutor had assisted him in his impoitant duties . He was sure that his colleagues felt with
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himself that it was a great pleasure to be allowed to come amongst the founders of Trinity College Lodge , to take part in their ceremony , and to bear witness to the esteem in which their first Master was held among Masons . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped and predicted tbat Trinity College Lodge would have a glorious future . In coming there to-day , the Consecrating Officer had formed- a good many friendships ,
which he hoped would be lasting ones . On future occasions , he should be only too delighted to be allowed to take part in what they might call their family gatherings ; and from the very promising character of their opening meeting he felt sure that he would never come away disappointed . He thanked them for their recognition of his small services , which were at their disposal if at any future time
they should again be required . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then gave " The Visitors . " As thc founders of thc lodge numbered only seven , it would have been very difficult for them to have created so successful a meeting as they had to-day out of their own forces . Therefore , they were unfeignedly glad to see the visitors , as indeed they would be on all occasions . He could promise them
something to eat , good music , and no restrictions upon tobacco . ( Laughter . ) With the toast he coupled the name of Bro . Routledge . Bro . Routledge , in reply , expressed the gratification he had derived from being permitted to take part in the day's proceedings—a gratification that was enhanced by the opportunity now given him of expressing his feelings on
the subject . He proposed , thererore , to offer a few remarks upon the atlvantages of Masonry in general and of musical lodges in particular . Oh , but he observed the Worshipful Master pulling a long face at that intimation —( Laughter . ) The W . M . No , no ; I am prepared to listen to you with pleasure .
Bro . Routledge : Well , uneler the circumstances , perhaps , it was better he should not descant upon the subject ( renewed laughter ) , interesting as it was ; and , therefore , he would content himself with saying that whilst good fellowship reigned in all their lodges , in none could the spirit of harmony exist to a greater degree than in Trinity College Lodge , 17 65 . ( Hear , hear . )
The W . M ., in proposing " The Officers of the Lodge , " remarked that a Master would not be worth his salt if it were not for the cordial and efficient assistance of his officers . They might put a man in thc chair , but by himself he would be a perfect stick . Before appointing his officers , he was perfectly certain that thc men he had chosen were good ones ; and that he was equally sure
would be proved as time rolled by . He was convinced that in the brother , who in the ordinary course o £ things , would succeed him in the chair , they would have a Master of whom they would hereafter say , that hc was the best that Trinity College Lodge ever saw . ( Hear , hear . ) Bio . Robbins , observing thc rule of the VV . M ., that the business of the evening was music , not speech-making ,
returned thanks in a few words . The W . M . remarked , that the programme he had laid down for himself was—first , the lodge ; then , when they had refreshed after labour , music , with tobacco ; spending a pleasant evening , and getting home in good time . Trinity College Lodge was per se a musical lodge ; and any of the brethren who felt they could enjoy themselves in that way would always be heartily welcome .
The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list , but the W . M . afterwards took occasion to acknowledge the valuable services rendered in the formation of the lodge by Bro . B . Hunt , who suitably acknowledged the compliment . We should add that thc mtiMC at tne banquet , sustained principally by thc W . M ., and Bros . Hunt and Stedman , gave gratification to all present . Handel ' s , "Where ' er you Walk , " and Nelson ' s , " Mary of Argyle , " sung by Bro . Stedman , elicited much applause .
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