Consecration Of The Duke Of Edinburgh Lodge. 1259.

CONSECRATION OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE . 1259 .

[ F ROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER ] . For a long time past the Freemasons in and about the neighbourhood of Mile End , have felt the want of a new Lodge , which should be judiciously

managed , well officered , and conducted according to the ancient usages of the Order . One or two preliminary meetings were called , and the desirability of

petitioning the Most Worshipful Grand Master to grant his warrant discussed . Foremost amongst the agitators were Bro . John AVright , P . M . and Treasurer , 754 and 781 , well-known and respected for his excellent working ; Bro . Edward Jex , and John D . Lusty , and So favourably did the Most Worshipful Master think

of the application that he at once granted permission for the warrant to issue . The petitioners were the before-named brethren , who were named consecutively as the first AV . M ., S . W ., and J . AV ., and John Salter , S . D ., John Deer , J . D ., AVeatherall , I . G ., Hogg , Secretary , and Bro . Barford , P . M .

Bro . J . Terry , P . M . 228 , 1196 , and P . Z . 975 , was appointed by the Grand Master as Consecrating Officer . The ceremony took place on Tuesday evening last at Mr . Allen ' s , the " New Globe Tavern , " Bow Road , in the presence of about fifty brethren , some of whom had come lone distances in order to

listen to tho excellent style in which Bro . Terry performs the ceremony ; and his working of this , about the most interesting ceremony in Freemasonry , was listened to with rapt attention . Bro . the Rev . D . Shaboe , Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , Suffolk , officiated as Chaplain , and the

musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Kiister , Organist of the Urban Lodge , 1196 . Tho Brethren present were : —Bros . E . T . Reed ( W . M . 781 ) , E . Braccbridge < T . M . 781 ) , AV . McDonald ( P . M . 30 ) , Potts ( P . M . ' and P . Z . ) , G . C . Kerust ( M . D . 1227 ) , H . Marston ( 53 ) , H . Higgens

( 184 ) , T . C . Holford ( 55 ) , Jno . G . Stevens ( P . M . 554 ) , Dan . E . Scurr ( P . M . 933 ) , Benj . Pendeck ( 742 ) , Gilruth ( P . M . 55 ) , Henry AVarrcii ( 754 ) , AV . Steedman ( P . M . 754 ) , Jno . Rugg ( 781 ) , Jno . Holt ( 781 ) , Edw . Glinister ( 781 ) , Barlow ( P . M . 174 ) , Newton ( 174 ) , Kindred ( P . M . and P . Z . 554 ) , G . Christie

( 754 ) , Rev . D . Shaboe ( P . M . 183 , 205 , 554 , 813 , 898 , 959 , and P . P . G . C . Suffolk ) , Hugh Ballantyre ( P . M . 754 ) , Kiister ( Organist of the Urban Lodge ) , Alf . Harris ( Friendship 206 ) , Dravling ( 831 ) , Hemmingway ( 831 ) , II . Spooner ( 83 " l ) , AV . Davis ( 831 ) , Warren ( 217 ) , AVm . Bigg , AVilliam Thorp ( 217 ) ,

Thos . AVest ( 700 ) , Edward Davies ( 700 ) , William Lusty , AVilliam AVrcnn ( P . M . 174 , 1050 ) , AV . AVatson ( 831 , 1259 ) , Edw . Davis , ( P . M . 228 ) , Tho . J . Quelch ( P . M . 619 ) , R . Brady ( P . M . 217 ) , Jno . C . Davis ( W . M . 198 ) , Chas . B . Payne ( P . M . 27 ) , Chas . E . Thompson ( S . D . and Sec , 1158 and 177 . )

Bro . Terry was assisted by Bro . AV . Hamilton , P . M . 554 , who acted as S . AV . pro . tem , ., and Bro . J . Kindred P . M . 354 , as J . AV ., and shortly after three o ' clock the Brethren , properly clothed , assembled iu the lodge room , and the lodge was duly opened in the several degrees , and after an address

had been delivered , the petitioners arranged themselves in front of thc S . AV . The Acting Grand Sec , Bro . Reed , AV . M . 781 , read the petition and warrant . In answer to the P . O ., tho brethren present signified their approval of the officers named in tho warrant

m Masonic form , and they wero then constituted into a regular lodge according to tho ancient form . Bro . TERRY delivered an oration on the nature and principles of tho Institution . The Anthem was then sung ,

" Behold how pleasant and how good . " Subsequently the board was uncovered , and Bros . D . Scurr P . M . 933 , Stevens P . M . 554 , ami Bracebridge P . M . 781 , proceeded to carry the cornucopia , wine , and oil three times round the lodge , Anthem , " Glory be to God . "

Tho Chaplain then took the censer round thc lodge . A chant by the Brethren . Anthem , " Glory to God in the highest . " The P . O . then dedicated and constituted the lodge , and after the "Hallelujah Chorus" the . lodgo was

resumed to the second degree , and a Board of Installed Masters formed . Bro . John AVri ght was regularly installed into thc chair , and saluted in the customary way , and after thc appointmciitof officers , Bro . Terry delivered the concluding addresses in excellent style—in truth , his entire working was faultless .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to au excellent repast , provided by Bro . Barford , of the Rod Lion , Leytonstone , Treasurer of the Constitutional Lodge , and one of the founders of this lodge . The W . M . proposed tho " Queen and the Craft , " which was duly honoured .

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The W . M . then proposed the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grand Master , and said on that special occasion they had reason to be specially thankful to him for granting the warrant . It was one of the most unprecedented things that ever had occurred—the petition was presented , and within

ten days it was cheerfully granted . There could be no doubt at all that the lodge was required— ( hear , hear , )—and he hoped they would vie with each other in doing all they possibly could to render each other happy , and as they had every reason to be thankful to the M . AV . G . M ., he trusted tbey would drink the

toast with enthusiasm , but before he concluded he paid a compliment to the Brethren of the Merchant Navy Lodge for the assistance they had given . The toast was received with much applause . The W . M . next proposed the Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master , a

brother who was not only known in the Craft world , but also in the political world , as a very useful and a very active member of society , and one likely to become a very great man among Masons . Bro . the Rev . D . SHABOE said he appeared before

them as one who had had something to do with the consecration of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) He had had the happiness of knowing their AV . M . for several years , and a kinder hearted man never breathed , and as the consecrating Master had said when delivering the warrant into his hands

—that warrant which was as pure as snow and as chaste as ice—that he had no doubt at all he would deliver it to his successor as pure and as spotless as it then was , so he ( Bro . Shaboe ) believed it would leave his care whenever that should be . ( Hear , hear . ) As he liked a pun he would say he was the

" Right man in the right place . " ( Cheers . ) He knew no man in the internal world whom he appreciated more than he did him . He had always found him kind-hearted , just and firm—they were the characteristics of a man and Mason , and if the Lodge did not prosper they would not have to reproach their

AV . M ., or regret the choice they had made in selecting him to preside over their future gatherings . As one of the clergy , and living in the parish , he begged to thank them for coming into the neighbourhood , for it must be beneficial to society . He hoped the " Duke of Edinburgh "

Lodge would meet with success , and if he could be of any assistance thoy might rest assured they might command hirn . He could not eulogise their AV . M . too much , but if they did as he asked them they could not do ill . The toast was received with cheers , and a good

fire given . The AV . M . said he was deli ghted to have been spoken of by Bro . Shaboe in such terms , because there had been circumstances in Masonry in which they had been connected together in one of the warmest battles which had ever been fought , and then they were as great enemies as thoy were at that

moment . ( Laughter and cheers ) . There was a difference of opinion , and at any rate thoy fought their battles to an issue , in which he ( the AV . M . ) succeeded , and the right was on the right side . ( A laugh ) . He could assure the brethren , that so long as he had the power he should do all he possibly

could to further their interests , and they would find through lifo that there was no such happiness equal to that of imparting happiness to others . It was so much better to be pleased at all things which came before them , than to make yourselves obnoxious . ( Hear , hear . ) There were a number of young

Masons , excluding Bro . Barford who was an old P . M ., and he hoped from the bad example set by himself and others , they would adopt the good portions and leave out those which were bad . He should be delighted if at the end of twelve months they could speak iu the same manner of the flourishing

condition of the lodge . AVith these few remarks he begged to thank them for the very kind manner in which thoy had responded to the toast . The AV . M . said ho rose to propose a toast which gavo him very great pleasure , and he was sure they would all respond most cordially . Masons had

reason to be proud of one of the biggest in Masonry , and yet comparatively speaking one of the smallest men , Bro . Terry . ( Great laughter . ) Every one must acknowledge he was perfect in all his parts , lie ( the AV . M . ) had heard him iu blue and in the

Royal Arch , and in all he never missed a word . ( Cheers . ) A parson had his book before him , but he had not ( much amusement , in which the Rev . Dr . Shaboe heartily joined . ) lie hoped they would do bun all tho honour he deserved . Drunk with enthusiasm .

Bro . TERRY , who was loudly applauded , said , in rising to respond to the toast they would allow him to say that it had afforded him as much pleasure to be present as it had afforded them to hear him . If ho had given satisfaction he was amply repaid for

any trouble he had been put to . He alwaya made it a rule never to undertake to do anything unless he was fully competent to carry it out . He had received much assistance from Bro . Shaboe , who had kindly acted as Chaplain , and although tho duties were light , if they were not done well and properly

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it made a great deal of difference in the ceremony . ( Hear , hear . ) The Rev . D . SHABOE , in returning thanks , said he had had the happiness of being associated with . Freemasonry for fifteen years , and he had learned from it that it mattered not in what position of society they might be placed , it was their duty to

administer to the happiness of each other . For himself he had only done his duty , and could only say that he had never witnessed such magnificent working as he had seen that day—not one hiatus existed . It was often his pleasure to visit Lodges and sometimes he had witnessed a slight elapse , but Bro . Terry was perfect in all his points , and it was

with much pleasure he had acted as one of his coadjutors . With regard to the slight difference of opinion between the AV . M . and himself it was just this , —the W . M . thought something was silver and he thought it was gold , and the W . M . was right . They were a jolly set of fellows , and he didn't care / + 1111111 T 1 ™ -t-r \ j-m-n MAnn-nfovl wil rt + li /»¦»» tlio hvnfliflli T » 7 n J"V ( turning to reporter ) whether the brother who

our was taking notes put that down or not . ( Laughter . ) He trusted whenever they had struggles they would not be worse than his was with Bro . John AVright . With regard to the Lodge , he hoped it would go on and prosper , and g ive up one to another ; he had tried it all his life , and there he was a happy , contented man . He hoped they would give way one to

another in kindly spirit , and they would be sure to prosper , and if at any time he could be of any service to them he could only say his purse and his person were at their service . The toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bros . Davis and Reed ; " the Officers , " " Masouic Charities , " and " Tyler ' s , " toast were g iven and responded to , and the brethren separated , Bro . Very was a very good Tyler .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending May lo , 1869 . Monday , May 10 . Lodge No . 5 , "St George's and Corner Stone , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 12 , " Fortitude and Cld Cumberland , " Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street .

„ 29 , "St . Albans , " Albion Tavern , Aldersgatc-st . „ 193 , "Confidence , " Anderton ' s Hotel , Flcct-st . „ 879 , "Peckham , " Edinbro' Castlo , Peckham Rye . „ 957 , "Leigh , " Freemasons' Hall . R . A . Chapter , 720 , "Pammuc , " Loughboro' Hotel , Loughboro ' -road . Brixton .

Tuesday , May 11 . Lodge No . 4 G , " Old Union , " Radley's Hotel , Blackfriars . „ 90 , " Burlington , " Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-st . „ 211 , " St . Michael , " ditto . „ 235 , " Nino Muses , " Clarendon Hotel , Bond-st .

„ 548 . " Wellington , " White Swan Tav ., Deptford . „ 933 , " Doric , " Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Mark Lodge , "Kent" George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Georgo Hotel , Aldermanbury : Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

Wednesday , May 12 . Festival of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , Freemasons' Tavern . Committee R . yal Masonic Benevolent Institution , at 3 . Lodge No . 3 , " Fidelity , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 13 , " Union Waterloo , " Masonic llall ,

Williamstreet , Woolwich . „ 15 , "Kent , " Three Tun J Tavern , Southwark . „ 87 , "Vitruvian , " White Hart , College-street , Lambeth . „ 117 , "Justice , " White Swan Tavern , Deptford . „ 212 , "Euphrates , " George Hotel , Aldermanbury . „ 781 , •' Merchant Navy , " Silver Tavern ,

Burdettroad , Limcliousc . „ 820 , "Lily , " Greyhound Hotel , Richmond . „ 1017 , " Montefiore , " Freemasons'Hall . " 1228 , ' •Beacoutree , " private rooms , Leytonstone .

Thursday , May 13 . Lodge No . 91 , " Regularity , " Freemasons' llall . „ 206 , "Friendship , " Ship & Turtle Tav ., Leadenhall-street . „ 203 , " Bank of England , " Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . „ 1070 , " Capper , " Marino Hotel , Victoria Dock , West Ham .

„ 127 , " Upton , " Spotted Dog Tavern , Upton . Friday . May 14 . Lodge No . 33 , " Britannic , " Freemasons' Hall . „ 131 , " Caledonian , " Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street . „ 157 , "Bedford , " Freemasons'Hall . R . A . Chap , No . G , " Friendship , " Willis's Rooms , St . . lames ' .

K . T . Encampment , " Faith and Fidelity , ' Freemason ' s Tav . Emulation Lodgo of Improvement for M . M . 's , Freemasons * Hall , at 7 . Stability Lodgo of Instruction , Guildhall Cofleu House , Gresham-street , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 . Saturday , May 15 . Lodge No . 1185 , " Lewis , '' Nightingale Tavern , AVood Green .