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Inauguration Of A New Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
merely as swelling the ranks of the Grand Lodge of England , but strength because it indicates that the great principles of Masonry are known , held , and propagated in this part of her Majesty ' s dominions . For the kind reception you have g iven to the Grand Officers , and for the heartiness which has won a stranger amongst you , let me express , however imperfectly , our warmest thanks . ( Cheers ) .
Bro . J . HODGSON next proposed "The Health of the Consecrating Officers and the Installing Master . " They had all witnessed the ceremony performed that afternoon , and he was sure all would agree with him that it was indeed a privilege to be present . They had heard what was good , and saw something which would be a good example to all . They saw " work "
in its perfection . In the Isle of Man Freemasons were peculiarly situated . He supposed they were in the most isolated spot to which Grand Officers of England penetrated—that was to say , unless they went abroad . It was a little spot , and it was no part of the realms of England , although the Manx people had the honour to belong to her Majesty ' s dominions . The Isle of
Man was a little place where the Grand Lodge of Ireland and Scotland had claimed jurisdiction , and where the Grand Lodge of England also claimed jurisdiction , and now they were showing what a powerful body the Grand Lodge of England was . England was now about to do what she had never done before to the Isle of Man . To-morrow the Isle of Man would be made
a province of England , and in this respect at last it would be annexed ( Laughter . ) However , they had all had the opportunity of witnessing the interesting ceremony during the afternoon , and he was sure it had been a treat to all . They had heard in the Grand Chaplain ' s oration a good deal about the duties Masons ought to perform . Now , he did think it was a
grand thing that the little petition which left Peel should go up to the Grand Lodge , be recognised there , and that then Peel should be visited by ail the distinguished brethren who had visited it that day . ( Applause . ) It showed that Masonry was not a local affair ; that it was universal . The Grand Lodge of England had sent over some of its leading members to work for
Manx Freemasonry . He therefore proposed hearty good wishes and success to the Consecrating Officers and the Installing Master . One omission had been made in the votes of thanks , and he should like to point it out now . They had omitted to thank those brethren who had come from Douglas to
help in the musical portion of the ceremony . The work had been well done , and , on behalf of the brethren present , he expressed his thanks to Bro . Poulter and the choir for the work they had done . The toast having been drunk ,
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , the Installing Master , in reply , said : I am happy to say that this is not the first time it has been my privilege to be spokesman on the occasion of returning thanks for thebrethren who have taken part in the consecration of a lodge in the Isle of Man . And I can only express my own personal feeling and satisfaction at having been able to
come over here . ( Applause . ) I must also acknowledge the great debt of gratitude I owe to the various distinguished officers who have assisted me so ably to-day in performing the duties which the proposer of the toast has been kind enough to refer to . Had it not been for their ability my own part of the ceremony would , of course , have fallen very flat . I may safely be
their mouthpiece when I say that every one of them have only been too happy , and too glad , to be present on the occasion , and to do what each one of them individually could to further the great work we have achieved today . Many of them took part in the work of consecrating the two lodges in Douglas , on the occasion of our visit here two years ago . The whole of
them are here with the exception of Bro . Bowyer , who was prevented coming over at the last moment by the serious illness of one of his children ; otherwise he would have been here . It is a great pleasure to us all to visit you again for the purpose of consecrating the lodge , and we are delighted to see that since our last visit Masonry has still further increased and prospered
in your Island , and that the two babes we left behind , and which were then at the mother's breast , have been thoroughly weaned and can toddle about b y themselves with the greatest ease . ( Applause . ) To-morrow we start a new phase of Masonry in the Is'e of Man , but to that I will not allude now , because it will have its own speeches , and its own ceremonies :
but to-morrow will be a great event , and will start a new era in Freemasonry in the Island , and start it , I hope , on a further career of usefulness . I am glad to see that Masonry is about to take its place in Peel . Twenty-five years ago there was a lodge in existence here which held its warrant from the Grand
Lod ge of Ireland . I am sorry , of course , that we are sfepping into the shoes of another Constitution , but the old lodge has died and we cannot help that . We have the greatest respect for the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and I have several Degrees under Irish Masonry , and I should , therefore , be sorry that we should triumph over any sister jurisdiction . Why
the old lod ge died out I do not know . The warrant ; s here , I believe ; but I know that the Iodge is struck off the books of the Grand Lodge of Ireland . There is still one Irish lodge in existence in the Isle of Man , and I am glad to hear that it has always pulled , in the happiest manner , with the English lod ges . Some of our most valued brethren in the Isle of Man belong to
that lodge , and I should be sorry to hear that any further organisation of ours should affect our good brethren in Castletown , many of whom I hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing in Douglas to-morrow . I thank you on behalf of my distinguished colleagues and myself , and I must | again thank them for the able assistance they have given me to-day . ( Applause . ) I r - * .. — . w f ., ~ w - ~ — — j . « —f -1 /
, nave now to ask you to drink the health of that worthy and distinguished brother who has had the good fortune to be selected as first Master of this , . German ' s , lodge . ( Applause . ) As I said in the ceremony this events- , when I had the pleasure of installing Bro . Heron as Master of St . Iriman ' s Lodge , two years ago , I certainly did not anticipate I should again nave the pleasure of installing him in another chair , but of course it is the
Inauguration Of A New Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
unexpected that always happens , and that is the case to-night . I think you are very fortunate , brethren , in having secured the services of so excellent a brother as our Bro . Heron , and the fact that he has been selected to-morrow for the highest of the provincial offices shows the esteem in which he is held by the Provincial Grand Master . That is a proof that you have got the right man in the right place . Every arrangement of to-day has been
admirably carried out . We were all most impressed with the manner in weich the musical service was rendered , and we were astonished to find that the work was done by amateurs . As I said , all the arrangements have been perfect , and that is due no doubt to the organising powers of your Worshipful Master . Bro . Heron has for many years taken a leading part in . Masonic work in the Island . He has been Master over three lodges , and he
commenced his work at a time when Masonry was not very flourishing . He has been a determined worker , and , now that he has been adopted Deputy Grand Master , goodness only knows what he will do . I congratulate him on the position he has achieved to-night , and I ask you to drink success to him , and join me in hoping that the career of St . German's Lodge will be a successful and useful one . The toast having been drunk ,
Bro . HERON , in response , said he was glad Freemasonry was being resuscitated in Peel . He hoped the brethren in Peel would now come forward and work , and he could assure the founders and his officers that nothing would be left undone on his part to further the interests of the lodge .
Bro . Major J . S . GOLDIE-TAUBMAN , P . G . M . designate of the Isle of Man , proposed the next toast , which was that of "Success to St . German ' s Lodge . " He thought the manner in which the lodge had been started that day augured highly for its future . He was sure that its first Worshipful Master would do everything in his power to support its interests , and he personally had shown his confidence in Bro . Heron when he had chosen him for the highest office in the Provincial Grand Lodge . He coupled with the toast the name of the Senior Warden .
Bro . CORRIS responded , and gave "The Health of the Visitors , coupling with it the names of Bro . Dr . Lawrence , of London , and Bro . A N . Laughton , High-Bailiff of Peel . The two brethren named suitably responded . "The Health of the Officers of St . German ' s Lodge" was proposed by Bro . C . J . Bannister , and responded to by Bro . C J . Tayleur , J . W .
Bro . the Rev . C . W . SPENCER STANHOPE proposed " Health , long life , and prosperity to the Grand Master of the Isle of Man , Bro . Major J . S . Goldie-Taubman . " Might he and his family live long and be prosperous , and might his services as Provincial Grand Master of the Isle of Man be of great advantage to the cause of Freemasonry . The toast was drunk amidst considerable enthusiasm , and was briefly responded to by Bro . Major GOLDIE-TAUBMAN .
The proceedings closed at half , past ten with the Tyler ' s toast , which was proposed by Bro . H . BREARLEY . Bros . R . Swinnerton , P . M . ; E . J . Bowman , P . M . ; C . Turmeau , W , Tomlinson , and F . C . Poulter contributed to the pleasure of the evening by capital renderings of several songs . A special train left Peel at eleven o ' clock for the convenience of the brethren .
The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place Liverpool .
INAUGURATION OF A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . In the year 1883 , the three lodges of Freemasons in this island , working under warrants of the Grand Lodge of England , the Athole , 1004 ; St . Maughold , 1075 ; and the Tynwald , 12 4 , appointed a joint Committee for the purpose of considering the advisability of making application to have this island formed into a " province . "
The Committee consisted of Bros . J . A . Dearden , L . G . Hanney , G . C , Heron , H , Brearley , C . F . Johnson , J . Holder ., T . H . Nesbitt , and H , Rothwell , for the Athole Lodge ; Bros . W . L . Wild , J . W . VVood , VV Laughlin , and C . Kermode , P . M ., for the St . Maughold ; and Bros . J . S . Goldie-Taubman , J . C . Bradshaw , J . F . Terry , J . A . Brown , G . H . Smith , J . Hodgson , and W . L . Clarke , for the Tynwald .
This Committee , after several meetings , on the 17 th January , 1884 , unanimously adopted a report , ably drawn up by Bro . James Hodgson , in which they expressed their opinion that , for several reasons , it would be advantageous to local Freemasonry that a Provincial or Distric : Grand Lodge should be established in this Island ; and stating that " the proper mode of applying to have a District or Provincial Grand Lod ge established
on this island would seem to be for each of the Insular lodges to pass , and transmit to the Grand Secretary , a resolution , petitioning the Most Worshipful the Grand Master to establish the same , and to appoint a District or Provincial Grand Master . " Acting on this , each of the three lodges we have named subsequently passed a resolution , adopting a petition in favour of a Provincial Grand Lodge .
On the 25 th of October , in the same year , the Elian Vannin Lodge was consecrated , and this was followed two days afterwards by the consecration of the St . Trinian . In due course both these lodges passed similar resolutions , the remarks of the Grand Secretary , the V . W . Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , who at the consecration of those lodges specially referred to the subject , no doubt largely leading to a favourable consideration of the proposal .
All the lodges in the island working under warrants of the Grand Lodge of England having * thus declared in favour of the formation of a Provincial Grand Lodge , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , was pleased to appoint Bro . Major John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman , a P . M of the Tynwald Lodge , to be the first Grand Master of the Province of the Isle of Man , his patent being dated the 21 st January , 1886 .
Soon after Bro . Major Goldie-Taubman had received his appointment he set to work to select his officers , and , acting on the advice of experienced P . M . 's , he , in the first place , appointed Bro . T . H . Nesbitt , W . M . of the Athole Lodge , to fill the office of Prov . Grand Secretary . A better selection
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Inauguration Of A New Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
merely as swelling the ranks of the Grand Lodge of England , but strength because it indicates that the great principles of Masonry are known , held , and propagated in this part of her Majesty ' s dominions . For the kind reception you have g iven to the Grand Officers , and for the heartiness which has won a stranger amongst you , let me express , however imperfectly , our warmest thanks . ( Cheers ) .
Bro . J . HODGSON next proposed "The Health of the Consecrating Officers and the Installing Master . " They had all witnessed the ceremony performed that afternoon , and he was sure all would agree with him that it was indeed a privilege to be present . They had heard what was good , and saw something which would be a good example to all . They saw " work "
in its perfection . In the Isle of Man Freemasons were peculiarly situated . He supposed they were in the most isolated spot to which Grand Officers of England penetrated—that was to say , unless they went abroad . It was a little spot , and it was no part of the realms of England , although the Manx people had the honour to belong to her Majesty ' s dominions . The Isle of
Man was a little place where the Grand Lodge of Ireland and Scotland had claimed jurisdiction , and where the Grand Lodge of England also claimed jurisdiction , and now they were showing what a powerful body the Grand Lodge of England was . England was now about to do what she had never done before to the Isle of Man . To-morrow the Isle of Man would be made
a province of England , and in this respect at last it would be annexed ( Laughter . ) However , they had all had the opportunity of witnessing the interesting ceremony during the afternoon , and he was sure it had been a treat to all . They had heard in the Grand Chaplain ' s oration a good deal about the duties Masons ought to perform . Now , he did think it was a
grand thing that the little petition which left Peel should go up to the Grand Lodge , be recognised there , and that then Peel should be visited by ail the distinguished brethren who had visited it that day . ( Applause . ) It showed that Masonry was not a local affair ; that it was universal . The Grand Lodge of England had sent over some of its leading members to work for
Manx Freemasonry . He therefore proposed hearty good wishes and success to the Consecrating Officers and the Installing Master . One omission had been made in the votes of thanks , and he should like to point it out now . They had omitted to thank those brethren who had come from Douglas to
help in the musical portion of the ceremony . The work had been well done , and , on behalf of the brethren present , he expressed his thanks to Bro . Poulter and the choir for the work they had done . The toast having been drunk ,
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , the Installing Master , in reply , said : I am happy to say that this is not the first time it has been my privilege to be spokesman on the occasion of returning thanks for thebrethren who have taken part in the consecration of a lodge in the Isle of Man . And I can only express my own personal feeling and satisfaction at having been able to
come over here . ( Applause . ) I must also acknowledge the great debt of gratitude I owe to the various distinguished officers who have assisted me so ably to-day in performing the duties which the proposer of the toast has been kind enough to refer to . Had it not been for their ability my own part of the ceremony would , of course , have fallen very flat . I may safely be
their mouthpiece when I say that every one of them have only been too happy , and too glad , to be present on the occasion , and to do what each one of them individually could to further the great work we have achieved today . Many of them took part in the work of consecrating the two lodges in Douglas , on the occasion of our visit here two years ago . The whole of
them are here with the exception of Bro . Bowyer , who was prevented coming over at the last moment by the serious illness of one of his children ; otherwise he would have been here . It is a great pleasure to us all to visit you again for the purpose of consecrating the lodge , and we are delighted to see that since our last visit Masonry has still further increased and prospered
in your Island , and that the two babes we left behind , and which were then at the mother's breast , have been thoroughly weaned and can toddle about b y themselves with the greatest ease . ( Applause . ) To-morrow we start a new phase of Masonry in the Is'e of Man , but to that I will not allude now , because it will have its own speeches , and its own ceremonies :
but to-morrow will be a great event , and will start a new era in Freemasonry in the Island , and start it , I hope , on a further career of usefulness . I am glad to see that Masonry is about to take its place in Peel . Twenty-five years ago there was a lodge in existence here which held its warrant from the Grand
Lod ge of Ireland . I am sorry , of course , that we are sfepping into the shoes of another Constitution , but the old lodge has died and we cannot help that . We have the greatest respect for the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and I have several Degrees under Irish Masonry , and I should , therefore , be sorry that we should triumph over any sister jurisdiction . Why
the old lod ge died out I do not know . The warrant ; s here , I believe ; but I know that the Iodge is struck off the books of the Grand Lodge of Ireland . There is still one Irish lodge in existence in the Isle of Man , and I am glad to hear that it has always pulled , in the happiest manner , with the English lod ges . Some of our most valued brethren in the Isle of Man belong to
that lodge , and I should be sorry to hear that any further organisation of ours should affect our good brethren in Castletown , many of whom I hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing in Douglas to-morrow . I thank you on behalf of my distinguished colleagues and myself , and I must | again thank them for the able assistance they have given me to-day . ( Applause . ) I r - * .. — . w f ., ~ w - ~ — — j . « —f -1 /
, nave now to ask you to drink the health of that worthy and distinguished brother who has had the good fortune to be selected as first Master of this , . German ' s , lodge . ( Applause . ) As I said in the ceremony this events- , when I had the pleasure of installing Bro . Heron as Master of St . Iriman ' s Lodge , two years ago , I certainly did not anticipate I should again nave the pleasure of installing him in another chair , but of course it is the
Inauguration Of A New Provincial Grand Lodge For The Isle Of Man.
unexpected that always happens , and that is the case to-night . I think you are very fortunate , brethren , in having secured the services of so excellent a brother as our Bro . Heron , and the fact that he has been selected to-morrow for the highest of the provincial offices shows the esteem in which he is held by the Provincial Grand Master . That is a proof that you have got the right man in the right place . Every arrangement of to-day has been
admirably carried out . We were all most impressed with the manner in weich the musical service was rendered , and we were astonished to find that the work was done by amateurs . As I said , all the arrangements have been perfect , and that is due no doubt to the organising powers of your Worshipful Master . Bro . Heron has for many years taken a leading part in . Masonic work in the Island . He has been Master over three lodges , and he
commenced his work at a time when Masonry was not very flourishing . He has been a determined worker , and , now that he has been adopted Deputy Grand Master , goodness only knows what he will do . I congratulate him on the position he has achieved to-night , and I ask you to drink success to him , and join me in hoping that the career of St . German's Lodge will be a successful and useful one . The toast having been drunk ,
Bro . HERON , in response , said he was glad Freemasonry was being resuscitated in Peel . He hoped the brethren in Peel would now come forward and work , and he could assure the founders and his officers that nothing would be left undone on his part to further the interests of the lodge .
Bro . Major J . S . GOLDIE-TAUBMAN , P . G . M . designate of the Isle of Man , proposed the next toast , which was that of "Success to St . German ' s Lodge . " He thought the manner in which the lodge had been started that day augured highly for its future . He was sure that its first Worshipful Master would do everything in his power to support its interests , and he personally had shown his confidence in Bro . Heron when he had chosen him for the highest office in the Provincial Grand Lodge . He coupled with the toast the name of the Senior Warden .
Bro . CORRIS responded , and gave "The Health of the Visitors , coupling with it the names of Bro . Dr . Lawrence , of London , and Bro . A N . Laughton , High-Bailiff of Peel . The two brethren named suitably responded . "The Health of the Officers of St . German ' s Lodge" was proposed by Bro . C . J . Bannister , and responded to by Bro . C J . Tayleur , J . W .
Bro . the Rev . C . W . SPENCER STANHOPE proposed " Health , long life , and prosperity to the Grand Master of the Isle of Man , Bro . Major J . S . Goldie-Taubman . " Might he and his family live long and be prosperous , and might his services as Provincial Grand Master of the Isle of Man be of great advantage to the cause of Freemasonry . The toast was drunk amidst considerable enthusiasm , and was briefly responded to by Bro . Major GOLDIE-TAUBMAN .
The proceedings closed at half , past ten with the Tyler ' s toast , which was proposed by Bro . H . BREARLEY . Bros . R . Swinnerton , P . M . ; E . J . Bowman , P . M . ; C . Turmeau , W , Tomlinson , and F . C . Poulter contributed to the pleasure of the evening by capital renderings of several songs . A special train left Peel at eleven o ' clock for the convenience of the brethren .
The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place Liverpool .
INAUGURATION OF A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . In the year 1883 , the three lodges of Freemasons in this island , working under warrants of the Grand Lodge of England , the Athole , 1004 ; St . Maughold , 1075 ; and the Tynwald , 12 4 , appointed a joint Committee for the purpose of considering the advisability of making application to have this island formed into a " province . "
The Committee consisted of Bros . J . A . Dearden , L . G . Hanney , G . C , Heron , H , Brearley , C . F . Johnson , J . Holder ., T . H . Nesbitt , and H , Rothwell , for the Athole Lodge ; Bros . W . L . Wild , J . W . VVood , VV Laughlin , and C . Kermode , P . M ., for the St . Maughold ; and Bros . J . S . Goldie-Taubman , J . C . Bradshaw , J . F . Terry , J . A . Brown , G . H . Smith , J . Hodgson , and W . L . Clarke , for the Tynwald .
This Committee , after several meetings , on the 17 th January , 1884 , unanimously adopted a report , ably drawn up by Bro . James Hodgson , in which they expressed their opinion that , for several reasons , it would be advantageous to local Freemasonry that a Provincial or Distric : Grand Lodge should be established in this Island ; and stating that " the proper mode of applying to have a District or Provincial Grand Lod ge established
on this island would seem to be for each of the Insular lodges to pass , and transmit to the Grand Secretary , a resolution , petitioning the Most Worshipful the Grand Master to establish the same , and to appoint a District or Provincial Grand Master . " Acting on this , each of the three lodges we have named subsequently passed a resolution , adopting a petition in favour of a Provincial Grand Lodge .
On the 25 th of October , in the same year , the Elian Vannin Lodge was consecrated , and this was followed two days afterwards by the consecration of the St . Trinian . In due course both these lodges passed similar resolutions , the remarks of the Grand Secretary , the V . W . Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , who at the consecration of those lodges specially referred to the subject , no doubt largely leading to a favourable consideration of the proposal .
All the lodges in the island working under warrants of the Grand Lodge of England having * thus declared in favour of the formation of a Provincial Grand Lodge , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of the Order , was pleased to appoint Bro . Major John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman , a P . M of the Tynwald Lodge , to be the first Grand Master of the Province of the Isle of Man , his patent being dated the 21 st January , 1886 .
Soon after Bro . Major Goldie-Taubman had received his appointment he set to work to select his officers , and , acting on the advice of experienced P . M . 's , he , in the first place , appointed Bro . T . H . Nesbitt , W . M . of the Athole Lodge , to fill the office of Prov . Grand Secretary . A better selection