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Entered Apprentice ought to know ? We feel bound , thereforego commend in the strongest terms—its honesty , utility , and general accuracy , which are very conspicuous and remarkable , amid such a host of statistics ! It will be seen that the dates of the foundation of the Ancient Lodges have been given for the first time in any Masonic publication , thanks to Bro . W . J . Hughan . Will that " facile

princeps " of all matters relating to lodge life , be angry with us if we suggest , that another year each lodge shall be marked A . or M . as the case may be , —so as to render the identification for the student complete ? We give one little illustration ( though many might be given of the usefulness of the Cosmo , ) which has struck us much We find the names of all the Craft lodges of England ,

Scotland , and Ireland , France , Germany , Spain , Italy , Hungary , the Netherlands , Egypt , Canada , Quebec , New Brunswick , Lilitria , Brazil , and wc find some omissions which we believe to be unavoidable . And now we arc going to make a suggestion , ( we hope it wont startle our worthy publisher ) , that another year the " Cosmo" shall contain a list of all the American lodges just as it docs

those of Canada , and Quebec . Such an addition if it increased the " Cosmo " a little in size would make it most complete , an absolutely needful work of reference and information . As it is , wc can most conscientiously say , that the " Cosmo " is a credit to its publisher and the Craft , we desiderate for it , as we feel sure it will receive , ready support , and cheery approval .

Consecration Of The Landport Lodge, No. 1776.

CONSECRATION OF THE LANDPORT LODGE , No . 1776 .

In the presence of a large number of the members of the ancient Craft , the interesting ceremony of the constitution of the Landport Lodge , No . 1776 , of Free and Accepted Masons , and the installation of the W . M ., ( Bro . Richard I . Murrell ) , was performed on Wednesday , Nov .

27 th , at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth , which had been kindly lent for the occasion by the Portsmouth Lodge . The brethren assembleel in the spacious lodge at 2 . 30 , and shortly afterwards the R . W . Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . W . 15 . Beach , M . V . ) , with the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . W . Hickman ) , and other Grand Officers , Past and Present , took their scats on

the dais , Bro . H . M . Emanuel , P . P . G . S . Warden , being appointed to the Senior Warden ' s chair , and Bro . Dr . Wilks , of Ryde , Prov . G . J . Warden , taking the other chair . The lodge having been duly opened , the P . G . M . said they were met together on a most interesting occasion , and he availed himself with great pleasure of the opportunity of attending , because it was not the first or the second time

that he had had the honour of being in Portsmouth for a similar purpose . Before he had the privilege of presiding over that province he was called upon by the late Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis to assist him in consiituting a lodge in this locality , and he had also then been entrusted with the power of conducting the ceremony . Since he hail been P . G . M . he had also had the gratification of constituting a

new lodge in the town of Portsmouth , anel he was glad to be able to say that both lodges were thriving and flourishing . He had , therefore , unusual pleasure in attending to constitute another lodge , which he had little doubt would flourish in a similar manner . He knew full well that Portsmouth was a large and important focus for Freemasonry . The energy and ability of Freemasons in that

town were so great that they naturally felt that there was further scope needed for the exercise of those qualities , and as their numbers increased from time to time it nccessaiily followed that new lodges would be required . It was always gratifying to a Provincial Grand Master to constitute a new lodge , especially one which he was convinced would be properly

and efficiently supported . In the present day , as in the past , it should be the aim of brethren to do all that lay in their power to support a lodge after it had been constituted . That was best done by holding fast to the principles of their Order , anil not by adopting principles disassociated from the past , or by thinking that through their own exertions they coulel introduce some new system

of Freemasonry . That hail recently been dene in another country , to the great sorrow of those who had been Freemasons for a long time , and who loved and revered the traditions of the past . He strongly deprecated tampering with the fixed principles of the Craft , and the introduction of innovations . This would be a rash proceeding , and one which could not commend itself to them . Those

Freemasons who were assisting in the foundation of a new lodge had a serious duty to perform , anel they should deliberately consider what were the leading principles of Freemasonry , take them to heart , and put them into practice with the greatest sincerity and energy . He commended to them , in the first place , reverence for the Great Architect of the Universe , and , in the next place , unity

and brotherly love , based upon that principle of charity which existed to such a great extent in their institution . Charity , they were told , consisted not merely in relieving distress or in assisting the widow , the orphan , or the aged in their time of need , but also in that spirit of brotherly love pervading all their relations in life , and assisting them to become better members of society . Such ,

he trusted , would be the principles that would govern all their public and private relations in life . The Prov . G . Secretary ( Bro . J . E . Le Feuvrc ) then read the petition anil warrant for the new lodge ; and an oration upon the nature and design of Freemasonry was delivered by the Prov . G . ChapUin , the Rev . S . Scott . The

ceremony was afterwards proceeded with , Bro . Pillow presiding at the harmonium , and the consecration hymn being " Great Source of Light and Life . " The imposing ceremony completed , the P . G . M . installed Bro . H . ) . Murrell as W . M . The W . M . then appointed Bros . John Clark , S . W . ; C . G . Adams , J . W . ; E . S . Main ,

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P . M ., Secretary ; Bro . J . Lilly white , P . M . Treasurer ; and Bro . G . A . Green , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies . In the course of the proceedings the P , G . M . said that they were reminded of the uncertainly of life by the fact that one of the founders of the lodge , Bro . E . G . Holbrook , had departed from amongst them . The P . G . M . added that he was a most respected brother , not only amongst the Masons of

Portsmouth , but also in the Provincial Grand Lodge , where he had held office ; and it was a source of deep regret to them that he had gone from amongst them . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the P . G . M . for his kindness in attending , and for the ability with which he had conducted the ceremony . In honour of the event the W . M . of the new lodge ( Bro .

R . J . Murrell ) entertained the Prov . G . M ., the provincial officers , and a number of the brethren at a banquet , which was served in the hall under the lodge-. The catering was entrusted to Bro . G- 'orge Bond , P . M ., by whom an excellent bill of fare was provided , the wines being also of the first quality . The " founder of the feast , " Bro . R . J . Murrell , occupied the chair , and the vice-chairs were filled by Bros .

Clark and Adames . The Chairman , in submitting the toast of " The Queen and the Cralt , " said that in assemblies of good and trueborn Englishmen the toast was one which required very few words to commend it . When he spoke of their beloved Sovereign , the mother of their Grand Master , it was a name they all revered , for during her reign of many

years this country had been prosperous and happy . The Chairman next proposed "The Most Worshipful Grand Master ( H . R . H . the Prince ot Wales ) . " Knowing the interest which His Royal Highness manifested in their ancient Order , the toast required few words by way of introduction . While they hoped that the day might be far distant when the Prince of Wales would be called upon to

rule over this country , they knew that when that time came he would do his duty to their satisfaction . ( Applause . ) The Chairman afterwards gave " The R . W . the P . G . M . of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Constituting and Instilling Officer , and the Officers of P . G . Loelge , Past and Present . " He regretteel that the P . G . M . had been obliged to leave in order to

catch a train , and expressed his obligations to him for his kindness , and also to the officers , in coming there to constitute the lodge . The toast was received with great enthusiasm . The D . P . G . M ., in response , said that it afforded the P . G . M . considerable pleasure to constitute the new lodge under very auspicious circumstances . Indeed he ftl . c

D . P . G . M . ) did not remember any lodge which had been constituted with such lavourable prospects , and the gratification felt by the P . G . M . was therefore shared by every brother present . ( Hear , hear . ) The P . G . M . had been confined to his house through indisposition , and that had been the first time he had left it on any business purpose ( or some time past . It must have

given an exceptional degree of pleasure to the P . G . M . to have added to the number of his lodges in the province one that came into working under such circumstances as did lodge 177 6 . The province was steadily increasing , not only in the number of its lodges , but in the number and importance of the brethren ; anel he trusted that satisfactory state of things would long continue . He hoped and

believed that the new lodge would work in harmony and in the true spirit of Masonry with the lodges in the neighbourhood , as well as with those of the province generally , lt was a great happiness to him to be able to come among the brethren in that district , for he had had experience in past times of their uniform kindness towards those in positions of authority , which might at times be accompanied

with a certain amount of anxiety to fulfil their duties in a way not only beneficial to the Craft , but acceptable to the brethren in their particular province . He felt satisfied that the W . M . would have a happy year of office , heartily wished every success to the lodge , and , in conclusion , expressed his belief that the W . M ., at the end of his term of office , would receive the congratulations of the brethren ,

as he most heartily deserved them . ( Applause . ) Bro . J . E . Le Feuvrc , G . S ., replying for the Provincial Officers , expressed obligations to the W . M . for the magnificent entertainment he had provided . For years past Portsmouth had been pre-eminent in its devotion to Alasonic principles , which he hoped were not confined within the four walls of the lodge , but were , to the best of their

ability , extended outside . In a short time that would not be the junior lodge , for one was about to be constituted in Southampton , and it would be very gratifying to the Southampton brethren who were present to have the Portsmouth brethren with them on the 12 th of December , to assist them in carrying out those fraternal feelings with which they were associated together to promote . The

W . M . was well known in Portsmouth for his ability in another lodge , and the higher rank he had assumed would afford gratification to the brethren over whom he presided . Bro . Murrell would prove a useful addition to the long and honourable list of Masters and Past Masters , and he was proud to be the mouthpiece of the Provincial Officers in wishing him a prosperous year of office , and in hoping

that the new lodge might succeed , even beyond their expectations , in disseminating the principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth . ( Applause . ) The Mayor of Portsmouth ( Bro . W . D . King ) , who was received with great cordiality , said that he was very pleased to be present that evening , anel regareled that first meeting of the new lodge as a happy augury of a number of

pleasant reunions . He proposed the toast , " The Worshipful Master , Bro . lt . J . Murrell , and Success to the Lodge , " ( applause ) , expressing his conviction that the W . M . would occupy his position in a dignified yet humble spirit—dignified , in that he would maintain oreler in the lodge , and humble , in that he would be always ready to receive advice from his seniors . The toast did not need many words to commend il to their hearty approval , especially to those

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who knew Bro . Murrell as intimately as he did . He was a sterling friend and possessed great energy , and he had no doubt that those brethren who had been the means of inaugurating the Landport Lodge had selected him as the most fitting brother in the town to fill the important position , because they knew that if he took a thing into his

head he would carry it out . He was sure that Bro . Murrell would retire into the Past Master ' s chair with all the honour and credit that would most certainly be his due . The Chairman made a feeling response , trusting that the lodge would work harmoniously , prove a centre of Masonry and extend its beneficent influence far and wide .

The other toasts were ' The W . M . ' s and Representatives cf neighbouring lodges ; " "The Visitors ; " "The Officers of the Lodge ; " and " The Tyler ' s Toast . " During the evening some capital harmony was contributed by several of the brethren . The Provincial Grand Master was attended by the following Provincial Grand Officers : —Bros . W . Hickman ,

130 , D . P . G . M . ; Dr . A . Plait Wilks , P . M . 6 9 8 , G . J . W . ; Rev . W . Scott , 394 P . G . Chaplain ; G . Dymott , P . M . 394 , P . G . Reg . ; M . E . Frost , P . M . 487 and 1069 , P . G . Treas . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , 130 , P . G . Secretary ; J . Harrison , P . M . 804 , P . G . Sup . of Works ; G . Bond , P . M . 487 , P . G , Sword Bearer ; G . Pack , W . M . 173 , and John Whale , P . M . 309 , P . G . Stewards ; J . Exell , Tyler .

Amongst the brethren present were Bros . R . J . Murrell , E . S . Main , P . M . ; A . Riddell , P . M . ; J . Lillywhite , P . M . ; G . A . Green , P . M . ; J . Clark , and C . G . Adames , founders and members of the new lodge ; H . M . Emanuel , P . M . and Treasurer 106 9 P . P . G . S . W . ; H . Cawte , P . M . 309 , P . P . G . W . ; G . Rake , P . M . 428 , P . P . G . W . ; G . S . Lancaster , P . M . 4 87 , P . P . G . W . ; F . Hare , P . M . 394 , P . P . G .

Registrar ; E . Groves , P . M . 1069 , P . P . G . D . C ; A . Cudlip , P . M . 487 , P . P . G . D . C ; Captain E . Haldane , 30 , W . M . 106 9 , P . P . G . D . C , Monmouth ; W . Payne , W . M . 342 ; H . Threadingham , W . M . 487 ; T . P . Hall , W . M . 804 ; C . B . Whitcomh , W . M . 1705 ; the following P . M . ' s : —W . D . King , 257 ; j . T . Craven , 342 ; H . J . Guy , 342 ; J . Maltby , 487 ; E . Bunting , 487 ; S . C . Heath ,

797 ; T . Francis , S 04 ; J . Clay , 804 ; J . F . Starkey , 855 ; J . WiLon , 903 , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . M . Wells , 1069 ; J . E . Ivinicy , io & 9 ; T . Batchelor , 1069 ; and H . Townsend , 1428 ; Bros . J . Astridge , Secretary , 487 ; J . Willmott , S . W . 342 ; R . W . Mitchell , S . W . 903 ; G . Grant , S . W . 1705 i J- - Stroud , J . W . 1703 ; J . R . Haymen , Secretary 237 ; T . King , S . D . 237 ; A . R . Halbrook , S . D . 309 ; Palsgrave , S . D . 487 ; J . Gieve , S . D . 106 9 ; G . E . Kent , jun .,

J . D . 237 ; Albert Windover , J . D . 1069 ; Dr . C . Knott , I . G . 642 ; J . W . D . Pillow , P . P . G . Organist ; H . J . Andrews , G . L . Green , G . Mason , J . Read , G . T . Cunningham , G , Peters , T . Good , L . L . Hackman , G . Banning , W . Gunncll , J . H . Birdie , Bacigaiapo , and others . On Thursday evening the first regular meeting of the new lodge was held , under the piesidency of Bro . Murrell , when the usual routine business was discussed , and numerous propositions for initiation and joining were made .

Consecration Of The Leopold Mark Lodge No. 235.

CONSECRATION OF THE LEOPOLD MARK LODGE No . 235 .

This new lodge was consecrated in the Masonic Hall , Reading , 011 Monday , the 23 th ult ., by the V . W . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary . The rare and interesting proceedings caused a large number of brethren from the neighbouring provinces to assemble .

A lodge was formed punctually at one o ' clock p . m ., with W . Bros . T . J . Pulley , W . M . 34 ; P . P . G . Std . B . Hants and Isle of Wight , as W . M . ; Chas . Stephens , 39 , as S . W . ; H . Hacker , P . G . J . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , as J . W . ; W . Sowdon , P . P . G . J . D . as M . O . ; G . Westall , 54 , as S . O . ; C . C . Gould , P . G . Swd . bi . Hants and Isle of Wight , as J . O . ; T . Benham , P . G . S . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , as

S . D . ; E . Nichols , 34 , as J . D , ; J . M . Dormor , 54 , as I . G . ; W . Burns , 54 Tyler . Amongst the other brethren present were V . W . Bros . F . Davison , G . Treasurer , D . P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey , Robert Berridge , G . D . C . ; Don . M . Dewar , G . Asst . Sec . ; F . H . Cozens , P . G . Org . ; Richard Eve , P . M . 34 , P . P . G . W . ; George Douglass , J . W . 54 , P . G . D . C . Hants and Isle of Wight , Sam . Cole , P . S . W . 54

, P . G . Sup . of Works . Hants and Isle of Wight , John W . Lamb , W . M . ; Henry Fowler , W . M . elect ; Jno . Dew , Sec . Albert Lodge , Portsmouth ; Jno . Bance , George Lear , J . O . Wyndhara Lodge , 37 ; H . Cockburn , 13 , Portsmouth ; Joseph Pomeroy , J . Mount , M . Phillips , j . R . Nichols , W . E . Thompson , W . G . Bayliss , W . Sellwood , Sidney T . Smith , R . White , P . S . W . Aldershot

Lodge 54 ' . - G - Kirckhoffer , 144 and 223 ; and others . The lodge being opened in due form , the W . M . pro tern , handed the gavel to Bro . F . Binckes , who at once proceeded with the first portion of the installation ceremony , and duly installed the W . M . designate , Bro . Edward Margrett , in the chair of A ., Bro . T . J . Pulley being invested as l . P . M .

A ballot was then taken , and being declared favourable , the following brethren were advanced by the newly-installed W . M . to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., viz .. —Bros . Egginton , Herbert , Welch , Flanagan , Honey , Slransom , Hunt , Toms , Coldicutt , Stevens , Bainicoat , Briley , Moffatt , White , Hinckley , Brett , Glasspool , Homann , Ayres , Hemmings , and Watts . The W . M . proved fully equal to his

new duties , and the manner in which the ceremony of advancing so large a number of candielates was performed elicited expressions of commendation from all present . The W . M . then retired from the chair , and the Consecrating Officer , Bro . F . Binckes , conducted the beautiful

and impressive ceremony of consecration . This he did in the most felicitous manner , and in the oration he gave a very interesting description of the position anel progress of the Mark Degree . The petition and warrant were read by Bro . Don M . Dcwar , G . A . Secretary . The musical portion of the ceremonies was under the