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Original Correspondence.
The following circular has been sent to the W . M . ' s of lodges in the province of Lincolnshire : — St . Botolph ' s Lodge , Sleaford , Lincolnshire . W . Sir and Brother , —
The enclosed motions have been forwarded to the P . G . Sec . by Bro . Thorpe , P . M . 5 88 , in order to their being brought before the next meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge , and I am requested by the members of the above lodge to ask you to give the subject your consideration and support , also to use your influence with the members of your lodge in obtainiog their assistance . You may
probably recollect some allusions made to these motions by the R . W . P . G . M ., in his address at the last meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Grimsby . Bro . Thorpe has the unanimous support of this lodge . I am , W . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , T . f . TOMUNSON , ' P . M . and Sec . s 88 .
BENEVOLENT F UNO RULES . Rule I . This fund shall be called " The Masonic Benevolent Fund of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire , established for granting temporary relief to aged , distressed , or necessitous brethren of this province , or their indigent
widows and children ( as well as for making grants to assist in the education of their children if considered requisite ) , and shall be restricted to purposes of Masonic benevolence either of a ' local' character or in connection with the general Charities of the Order . "
Pitov . G . BYE-LAWS . Rule XV . Every lodge in the province shall pay to the Prov . G . Lodge the sum of one shilling per annum for each contributing member , and a further sum of threepence ( contingent upon the above ' alterations that in Rule XV . of the Prov . G . bye-laws the word " threepence be altered to " sixpence " ) per quarter to the Benevolent Fund .
THE INSTALLATION ENGR / VVING . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — In reply to the letter of the P . Prov . Grand Master of Leicester and Rutland , W . Bro . Wm . Kelly , permit me to inform him and your readers generally who were good enongh to become subscribers to the engraving ,
that the key ( which is in the form of a neatly-bound little book ) is now being printed and bound by your own printer , and will be ready for issue , I hope , in about three weeks . It has been a source of great trouble , vexation and
delay . to compile and procure the correct Christian and surnames of the various brethren whose portraits are inserted ; as also their Masonic rank , and the number or name of the lodge , & c , & c . This , 1 hope , will he a sufficient excuse for the unavoidable delay in issuing it . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours ,
EDWD . J . HARTY . 213 , Regent-street , W ., May 8 th , 1879 .
To English Freemasons.
TO ENGLISH FREEMASONS .
Brethren , — From the statements given in my recently published pamphlet , " Freemasonry and Intolerance , " and from further particulars made known in a " review , " a
" letter , " and an " editorial " of the London Freemason of April 5 th and 12 th this year , it will be seen that I ( being a Freemason ) have been deprived of my office as a pastor brth in America and Norway , for having defeneled Freemasonry against the attacks of my colleagues . I have
considered it my duty to the Craft and brethren in general , as well as to myself and family ( wife and five children ) in particular , to make this case of persecution known to you , and I now confidently ask the English brethren kindly and fraternally to assist me in procuiing means to have this
case of intolerance and injustice thoroughly tried before the Courts and Storthing of my native country , to have my rig hts vindicated , or eventually to find a new existence Yours most humbly and fraternally ,
J . H . SIMONSEN . London April 28 th , 1879 . P . S . —Letters will find me at 198 , Fleet-street , E . C , or to Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ., who has kindly consented to act as Treasurer . Address , Tickencote Rectory , Stamford .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Board of Stewards for next Wednesday's Festival of this Institution held another meeting last Monday at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C ., President ot the Board , in the chair , and Bros . Edward
Cox , Treasurer , and F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary , were also present . Bro . H . A . Dubois was chosen Chairman of the Ladies ' Stewards , and the Musical Committee brought in their report , by which it appeared that they had accepted Bro . Lehmeyer ' s tender for the music . In the programme of
nrtistes is the name of Miss Hopckirk ( niece of Bro . W . Hopekirk ) , who has offered her services gratuitously for the festival . The offer was accepted with best thanks . The list of Stewards numbers now 240 brethren , the
largest list for this Institution that has ever been got together . The Stewards' visit to the Institution will be paid next Monday , when Bro . Col . Cieaton , the Chairman of the festival , will distribute the prizes to the successful pupils .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution was held on Saturelay last at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Raynham W . Stewart in the chair . There were also present Bros . George J . Row , S . Rosenthal , Leopold Ruf , Donald M , Dcwar , Edward B . Grabham , Rev . Richard Morris , A . H .
Lilley , Joyce J . Murray , R . B . Webster , F . Adlard , Peter de Lande Long , J . Wm . Doscll , Hyele Pullcn , W . Roebuck , W . F . Collard Moutric , Thos . Meggy , Richard Tyrrell , George P . Gillard , John Young , Lewis Berry Garnett , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Frecmnsoii ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes the brethren took into consideration the recommendation of the
House Committee , that the boy Wilkinson , who was the highest unsuccessful candidate at the late election , for whom a scrutiny of votes polled for him had been demanded , he being only six votes below the lowest successful candidate , be admitted to the school . The brethren , however , believing that such a course would be a bad precedent , resolved that the recommendation be not adopted .
The scrutiny of votes will therefore take place . It was resolved to admit William Russell Cooper by purcbase , on payment of £ 178 10 s ., the Secretary reporting that there was sufficient accommodation in the Institution . Four candidates were placed on the list for next election , one from Preston , one from Goole , one from Chatham , and one from Alnwick .
An outfit was granted to one boy who after leaving the Institution obtained a situation , and gave satisfaction to his employers ; and £ 10 was also granted under exceptional circumstances to another boy who desired to be apprenticed . The House and Audit Committee for the ensuing year were nominated , and as no new members were given in the old Committee were re-elected .
Bro . Binckes read a letter from Bro . H . Browse , acknowledging the receipt of the letter of condolence of the Committee on the death t > f his late father , and returning the thanks of himself , mother , sisters , and brother . The letter was ordered to he entered on the minutes ; and with a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the proceedings of the day were brought to a clos ? .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Dorset.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF DORSET .
The first meeting of a Provincial Lodge of Mark Master Masons for the Province of Dorset was held at the All Souls' Lodge , Weymouth , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Montague John Guest , of Bcre Regis , in the county of Dorset , to be
Provincial Grand Master of this Older , who , it is well known , is already the Piovincial Grand Master of the oiher Orders in this province . Lord Skelmersdale had promised to attend and instal the Master elect , but through illness was prevented from doing so . The Most Worshipful Bro . Past Grand Master
Portal , who is also Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire , therefore attended , and , in a suitable and impressive manner , performed the ceremony . He was supported by the Provincial Grand Master of Devon , Colonel | Davy , the Grand Treasurer of the Order , and Bro . Dewar , the Assistant-Grand Secretary of the Order , and many other illustrious brethren from this province , as well as other
provinces . The Installing Master spoke at great length as to the merits of the Provincial Grand Master elect , and also as to the rapid progress this Order had made , adverting to the great number of lodges it could boast of and the thousands of brethren connected with it . The Rev . Bro .
W . M . Heath was appointed Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to appoint the following officers : Bro . G . R . Crickmay Prov . G . S . W . „ H . C . Burt Prov . G . J . W . „ W . Chick Prov . G . M . O .
„ H . T . George Prov . G . S . O . „ W . Turner - Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . C . J . Browne Prov . G , Chap . „ R . N . Howard ... Prov . G . Sec . „ F . Tanner ( elected by ballot ) ... Prov . G . Treas .
,, J . Lundie Prov . G . Reg . „ T . R . Charles ... . ' Prov . G . S . D . „ J . B . Cole Prov . G . J . D . „ J . S . Webb Prov . G . I . of W . „ C . W . Wvndham Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . A . Sherren Prov . G . A . D . of C .
,, Long Prov . G . Swd . B . „ W . Smith Prov . G . § td . B . „ A . Graham Prov . G . I . G . „ J . Dring , Bro . Curtis ( Poole ) , & } p G Stewatd .
Bro . H . Russell ( Portland ) ) „ D . Hazlett ( elected ) Prov . G . Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , where Bro . E . Dunn supplied the luncheon , which gave the greatest satisfaction , about sixty members sitting down . The usual toasts were drunk , and the Installing Master , in speaking of the Charities of the Older , stated that recently a fund had
been started for aiding and assisting Mirk Masons in distress , so as to educate their children in their own towns instead of sending them from home , by granting them advances . The Assistant-Grand Secretary , Bro . Dewar , spoke at some length , and explained the object of the intended charity , and also returned thanks for Bro . Binckes , whose health had been propised , and whose absence from unavoidable circumstances was much regretted . The whole arrangements for the comfort of the brethren ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Dorset.
under the personal superintendence of Bro . Chick , W . M . of the All Souls' Lodge , and Bro . Howard , the P . G . S ., deserve the highest commendation .
Consecration Of The Fidelis Lodge, No. 1089.
CONSECRATION OF THE FIDELIS LODGE , NO . 1089 .
An important epoch in the history of Freemasonry in Guernsey was attained on Monday last , when a new lodge was consecrated in due and solemn form . The ceremony was conducted at the Masonic Hall , Court Place , by Bro . James Gallicnne ( P . D . P . G . M ., P . M . No . 82 ) , W . M . No .
1 G 8 , who has been duly vested with power from the Grand Lodge of England for this special purpose . As W . M . of Mariners' Lodge , Bro . Gallienne summoned the members of that lodge for this particular occasion , and it assembled at 6 o ' clock in the evening . About 70 members were present , including visitors from other lodges in the island , as 'well as brethren from a distance , amongst whom we
noticrd Bro . VV . H . Guilliford , I . P . M . 1017 , l . G . 1614 , & c . The lodge , as it had been previously arranged , was designated Fidelis Lodge , No . 1809 , anil the brethren to whom the charter was granted , under the seal of His Royal Highness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , were Bros . T . M . Bichard , J . Toms , T . Le Ray , J . T . Snell , I . S . Sneath , J . II . Parsons , B . Pleace , and
S . J . Hutchinson . Bro . F . Clarke , P . M . No . 168 . acted as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Wilkins , P . M . No . 84 , unelcrtook the duties of Chaplain . The other officiating brethren were the regular officers of Mariners' Lodge . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . J . W . Hinton , M . A ., Mus . Doc ., No . 84 . The brethren asrembicd in the binqueting-room , and
from thence entered the lodge in procession . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , after which the Acting Chaplain delivered an appropriate prayer . The Presiding Officer then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting , and called upon the Secretary to state the wishes of the brethren of the new lodge . He did so , and afterwards read the petition and warrant as
requested by the Presiding Officer . The Presiding Officer then enquired of the brethren of Fidelis Lodge if th : y approved of the officers nominated in the warrant , and afterwards of the nominated officers if they promised to conform to the laws of the Grand Lodge of England . This assent was given in Masonic form to each enquiry .
j he Chaplain then delivered an oration on the nature and design of the Institution of Freemasonry . The Chaplain tl . cn offered up prayer . The Presiding Officer gave the invocation . The lodgeboard was next unveiled by the brethren who bore it into the room . The name of the M . H . was placed upon the pedestal by the Director of Ceremonies , before and after which the
Presiding Officer made the usual address and supplication . The consecration then took place in ancient and solemn form , the Consecrating Officer strewing corn upon the ground , the emblem of plenty ; the Senior Warden pouring out wine , the emblem of joy and happiness ; and the Junior Warden pouring out oil , the emblem of unity . A prayer was offered by the Presiding Officer , and the W . M . and Wardens of the new lodge deposited the emblems they bore upon the lodge-board .
I he Chaplain , bearing the appropriate emblem , went round the lodge and performed the usual ceremony . The third portion of prayer was then given by the Presiding Officer , and the G . H . was then given , led by the Director of Ceremonies . A prayer by the Chaplain followed , and the Presiding Officer then declared in solemn form Fidelis Lodge duly
consecrated , and pronounced the Constitution , and the Presiding Officer delivered the finale recitative— " He shall build me an house , and I will establish him therein for ever . 1 will be his father and he shall be my son , and I will not take my mercy away , but I will settle him in mine house and my kingdom for ever . " The lodge was then resumed for the purpose of the
installation of the W . M . designate . 1 he ceremony of installing Bro . T . M . Bichard , the first W . M . of Fidelis Lodge , was then proceeded with in due form , and the W . M . invested as his officers Bros . Thos . Le Ray , Senior Warden ; J . T . Snell , Junior Warden ; and T . S . Sneath , Treasurer and Secretary , pro . tern . This being completed , Mariners' Lodge was resumed , and before
closing the proceedings the new W . M ., in the name of the charter brethren , most cordially thanked the Consecrating Officer for the very able and most perfect manner in which the impressive ceremony of the day had been conducted , and on behalf of those brethren presented Bro . Gallienne with a very handsome Royal Arch apron and sash . This gift was most feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Gallienne , and the lodge was closed according to ancient
usages . A banquet was afterwards held under the presidency of Bro . G . illienne , to which about sixty brethren sat down and did good justice to the sumptuous fare provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with full honours , and a most harmonious evening was spent , the brethren separating ultimately with the most hearty wishes for the prosperity of Fidelis Lodge .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
PARK THEATRE . —A new piece , Two Reigns , was brought out at this theatre on Saturday , May , v > freely adapted from the French , by Bros . Leonard Hae ( John Douglass ) and James Willing . The piece seemed to givc great satisfaction to a crowded audience , and was announced amid cheering for repetition every evening . ^ congratulate these young authots on their first venture , and hope the piece will have a long run .
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Original Correspondence.
The following circular has been sent to the W . M . ' s of lodges in the province of Lincolnshire : — St . Botolph ' s Lodge , Sleaford , Lincolnshire . W . Sir and Brother , —
The enclosed motions have been forwarded to the P . G . Sec . by Bro . Thorpe , P . M . 5 88 , in order to their being brought before the next meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge , and I am requested by the members of the above lodge to ask you to give the subject your consideration and support , also to use your influence with the members of your lodge in obtainiog their assistance . You may
probably recollect some allusions made to these motions by the R . W . P . G . M ., in his address at the last meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge at Grimsby . Bro . Thorpe has the unanimous support of this lodge . I am , W . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , T . f . TOMUNSON , ' P . M . and Sec . s 88 .
BENEVOLENT F UNO RULES . Rule I . This fund shall be called " The Masonic Benevolent Fund of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire , established for granting temporary relief to aged , distressed , or necessitous brethren of this province , or their indigent
widows and children ( as well as for making grants to assist in the education of their children if considered requisite ) , and shall be restricted to purposes of Masonic benevolence either of a ' local' character or in connection with the general Charities of the Order . "
Pitov . G . BYE-LAWS . Rule XV . Every lodge in the province shall pay to the Prov . G . Lodge the sum of one shilling per annum for each contributing member , and a further sum of threepence ( contingent upon the above ' alterations that in Rule XV . of the Prov . G . bye-laws the word " threepence be altered to " sixpence " ) per quarter to the Benevolent Fund .
THE INSTALLATION ENGR / VVING . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — In reply to the letter of the P . Prov . Grand Master of Leicester and Rutland , W . Bro . Wm . Kelly , permit me to inform him and your readers generally who were good enongh to become subscribers to the engraving ,
that the key ( which is in the form of a neatly-bound little book ) is now being printed and bound by your own printer , and will be ready for issue , I hope , in about three weeks . It has been a source of great trouble , vexation and
delay . to compile and procure the correct Christian and surnames of the various brethren whose portraits are inserted ; as also their Masonic rank , and the number or name of the lodge , & c , & c . This , 1 hope , will he a sufficient excuse for the unavoidable delay in issuing it . I am , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours ,
EDWD . J . HARTY . 213 , Regent-street , W ., May 8 th , 1879 .
To English Freemasons.
TO ENGLISH FREEMASONS .
Brethren , — From the statements given in my recently published pamphlet , " Freemasonry and Intolerance , " and from further particulars made known in a " review , " a
" letter , " and an " editorial " of the London Freemason of April 5 th and 12 th this year , it will be seen that I ( being a Freemason ) have been deprived of my office as a pastor brth in America and Norway , for having defeneled Freemasonry against the attacks of my colleagues . I have
considered it my duty to the Craft and brethren in general , as well as to myself and family ( wife and five children ) in particular , to make this case of persecution known to you , and I now confidently ask the English brethren kindly and fraternally to assist me in procuiing means to have this
case of intolerance and injustice thoroughly tried before the Courts and Storthing of my native country , to have my rig hts vindicated , or eventually to find a new existence Yours most humbly and fraternally ,
J . H . SIMONSEN . London April 28 th , 1879 . P . S . —Letters will find me at 198 , Fleet-street , E . C , or to Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ., who has kindly consented to act as Treasurer . Address , Tickencote Rectory , Stamford .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Board of Stewards for next Wednesday's Festival of this Institution held another meeting last Monday at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C ., President ot the Board , in the chair , and Bros . Edward
Cox , Treasurer , and F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary , were also present . Bro . H . A . Dubois was chosen Chairman of the Ladies ' Stewards , and the Musical Committee brought in their report , by which it appeared that they had accepted Bro . Lehmeyer ' s tender for the music . In the programme of
nrtistes is the name of Miss Hopckirk ( niece of Bro . W . Hopekirk ) , who has offered her services gratuitously for the festival . The offer was accepted with best thanks . The list of Stewards numbers now 240 brethren , the
largest list for this Institution that has ever been got together . The Stewards' visit to the Institution will be paid next Monday , when Bro . Col . Cieaton , the Chairman of the festival , will distribute the prizes to the successful pupils .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution was held on Saturelay last at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Raynham W . Stewart in the chair . There were also present Bros . George J . Row , S . Rosenthal , Leopold Ruf , Donald M , Dcwar , Edward B . Grabham , Rev . Richard Morris , A . H .
Lilley , Joyce J . Murray , R . B . Webster , F . Adlard , Peter de Lande Long , J . Wm . Doscll , Hyele Pullcn , W . Roebuck , W . F . Collard Moutric , Thos . Meggy , Richard Tyrrell , George P . Gillard , John Young , Lewis Berry Garnett , F . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and H . Massey ( Frecmnsoii ) . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes the brethren took into consideration the recommendation of the
House Committee , that the boy Wilkinson , who was the highest unsuccessful candidate at the late election , for whom a scrutiny of votes polled for him had been demanded , he being only six votes below the lowest successful candidate , be admitted to the school . The brethren , however , believing that such a course would be a bad precedent , resolved that the recommendation be not adopted .
The scrutiny of votes will therefore take place . It was resolved to admit William Russell Cooper by purcbase , on payment of £ 178 10 s ., the Secretary reporting that there was sufficient accommodation in the Institution . Four candidates were placed on the list for next election , one from Preston , one from Goole , one from Chatham , and one from Alnwick .
An outfit was granted to one boy who after leaving the Institution obtained a situation , and gave satisfaction to his employers ; and £ 10 was also granted under exceptional circumstances to another boy who desired to be apprenticed . The House and Audit Committee for the ensuing year were nominated , and as no new members were given in the old Committee were re-elected .
Bro . Binckes read a letter from Bro . H . Browse , acknowledging the receipt of the letter of condolence of the Committee on the death t > f his late father , and returning the thanks of himself , mother , sisters , and brother . The letter was ordered to he entered on the minutes ; and with a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the proceedings of the day were brought to a clos ? .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Dorset.
PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF DORSET .
The first meeting of a Provincial Lodge of Mark Master Masons for the Province of Dorset was held at the All Souls' Lodge , Weymouth , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., for the purpose of installing Bro . Montague John Guest , of Bcre Regis , in the county of Dorset , to be
Provincial Grand Master of this Older , who , it is well known , is already the Piovincial Grand Master of the oiher Orders in this province . Lord Skelmersdale had promised to attend and instal the Master elect , but through illness was prevented from doing so . The Most Worshipful Bro . Past Grand Master
Portal , who is also Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire , therefore attended , and , in a suitable and impressive manner , performed the ceremony . He was supported by the Provincial Grand Master of Devon , Colonel | Davy , the Grand Treasurer of the Order , and Bro . Dewar , the Assistant-Grand Secretary of the Order , and many other illustrious brethren from this province , as well as other
provinces . The Installing Master spoke at great length as to the merits of the Provincial Grand Master elect , and also as to the rapid progress this Order had made , adverting to the great number of lodges it could boast of and the thousands of brethren connected with it . The Rev . Bro .
W . M . Heath was appointed Deputy-Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Master then proceeded to appoint the following officers : Bro . G . R . Crickmay Prov . G . S . W . „ H . C . Burt Prov . G . J . W . „ W . Chick Prov . G . M . O .
„ H . T . George Prov . G . S . O . „ W . Turner - Prov . G . J . O . „ Rev . C . J . Browne Prov . G , Chap . „ R . N . Howard ... Prov . G . Sec . „ F . Tanner ( elected by ballot ) ... Prov . G . Treas .
,, J . Lundie Prov . G . Reg . „ T . R . Charles ... . ' Prov . G . S . D . „ J . B . Cole Prov . G . J . D . „ J . S . Webb Prov . G . I . of W . „ C . W . Wvndham Prov . G . D . of C . „ J . A . Sherren Prov . G . A . D . of C .
,, Long Prov . G . Swd . B . „ W . Smith Prov . G . § td . B . „ A . Graham Prov . G . I . G . „ J . Dring , Bro . Curtis ( Poole ) , & } p G Stewatd .
Bro . H . Russell ( Portland ) ) „ D . Hazlett ( elected ) Prov . G . Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , where Bro . E . Dunn supplied the luncheon , which gave the greatest satisfaction , about sixty members sitting down . The usual toasts were drunk , and the Installing Master , in speaking of the Charities of the Older , stated that recently a fund had
been started for aiding and assisting Mirk Masons in distress , so as to educate their children in their own towns instead of sending them from home , by granting them advances . The Assistant-Grand Secretary , Bro . Dewar , spoke at some length , and explained the object of the intended charity , and also returned thanks for Bro . Binckes , whose health had been propised , and whose absence from unavoidable circumstances was much regretted . The whole arrangements for the comfort of the brethren ,
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Dorset.
under the personal superintendence of Bro . Chick , W . M . of the All Souls' Lodge , and Bro . Howard , the P . G . S ., deserve the highest commendation .
Consecration Of The Fidelis Lodge, No. 1089.
CONSECRATION OF THE FIDELIS LODGE , NO . 1089 .
An important epoch in the history of Freemasonry in Guernsey was attained on Monday last , when a new lodge was consecrated in due and solemn form . The ceremony was conducted at the Masonic Hall , Court Place , by Bro . James Gallicnne ( P . D . P . G . M ., P . M . No . 82 ) , W . M . No .
1 G 8 , who has been duly vested with power from the Grand Lodge of England for this special purpose . As W . M . of Mariners' Lodge , Bro . Gallienne summoned the members of that lodge for this particular occasion , and it assembled at 6 o ' clock in the evening . About 70 members were present , including visitors from other lodges in the island , as 'well as brethren from a distance , amongst whom we
noticrd Bro . VV . H . Guilliford , I . P . M . 1017 , l . G . 1614 , & c . The lodge , as it had been previously arranged , was designated Fidelis Lodge , No . 1809 , anil the brethren to whom the charter was granted , under the seal of His Royal Highness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England , were Bros . T . M . Bichard , J . Toms , T . Le Ray , J . T . Snell , I . S . Sneath , J . II . Parsons , B . Pleace , and
S . J . Hutchinson . Bro . F . Clarke , P . M . No . 168 . acted as Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . Wilkins , P . M . No . 84 , unelcrtook the duties of Chaplain . The other officiating brethren were the regular officers of Mariners' Lodge . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . J . W . Hinton , M . A ., Mus . Doc ., No . 84 . The brethren asrembicd in the binqueting-room , and
from thence entered the lodge in procession . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , after which the Acting Chaplain delivered an appropriate prayer . The Presiding Officer then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting , and called upon the Secretary to state the wishes of the brethren of the new lodge . He did so , and afterwards read the petition and warrant as
requested by the Presiding Officer . The Presiding Officer then enquired of the brethren of Fidelis Lodge if th : y approved of the officers nominated in the warrant , and afterwards of the nominated officers if they promised to conform to the laws of the Grand Lodge of England . This assent was given in Masonic form to each enquiry .
j he Chaplain then delivered an oration on the nature and design of the Institution of Freemasonry . The Chaplain tl . cn offered up prayer . The Presiding Officer gave the invocation . The lodgeboard was next unveiled by the brethren who bore it into the room . The name of the M . H . was placed upon the pedestal by the Director of Ceremonies , before and after which the
Presiding Officer made the usual address and supplication . The consecration then took place in ancient and solemn form , the Consecrating Officer strewing corn upon the ground , the emblem of plenty ; the Senior Warden pouring out wine , the emblem of joy and happiness ; and the Junior Warden pouring out oil , the emblem of unity . A prayer was offered by the Presiding Officer , and the W . M . and Wardens of the new lodge deposited the emblems they bore upon the lodge-board .
I he Chaplain , bearing the appropriate emblem , went round the lodge and performed the usual ceremony . The third portion of prayer was then given by the Presiding Officer , and the G . H . was then given , led by the Director of Ceremonies . A prayer by the Chaplain followed , and the Presiding Officer then declared in solemn form Fidelis Lodge duly
consecrated , and pronounced the Constitution , and the Presiding Officer delivered the finale recitative— " He shall build me an house , and I will establish him therein for ever . 1 will be his father and he shall be my son , and I will not take my mercy away , but I will settle him in mine house and my kingdom for ever . " The lodge was then resumed for the purpose of the
installation of the W . M . designate . 1 he ceremony of installing Bro . T . M . Bichard , the first W . M . of Fidelis Lodge , was then proceeded with in due form , and the W . M . invested as his officers Bros . Thos . Le Ray , Senior Warden ; J . T . Snell , Junior Warden ; and T . S . Sneath , Treasurer and Secretary , pro . tern . This being completed , Mariners' Lodge was resumed , and before
closing the proceedings the new W . M ., in the name of the charter brethren , most cordially thanked the Consecrating Officer for the very able and most perfect manner in which the impressive ceremony of the day had been conducted , and on behalf of those brethren presented Bro . Gallienne with a very handsome Royal Arch apron and sash . This gift was most feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Gallienne , and the lodge was closed according to ancient
usages . A banquet was afterwards held under the presidency of Bro . G . illienne , to which about sixty brethren sat down and did good justice to the sumptuous fare provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to with full honours , and a most harmonious evening was spent , the brethren separating ultimately with the most hearty wishes for the prosperity of Fidelis Lodge .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
PARK THEATRE . —A new piece , Two Reigns , was brought out at this theatre on Saturday , May , v > freely adapted from the French , by Bros . Leonard Hae ( John Douglass ) and James Willing . The piece seemed to givc great satisfaction to a crowded audience , and was announced amid cheering for repetition every evening . ^ congratulate these young authots on their first venture , and hope the piece will have a long run .