Secret Monitor.

In proposing " The M . W . the Earl of Waiwxk , P . G . S . R ., Bro . ZACHARIE said he knew that all the members of the Order were proud to have such a brother at their head . Their G . S . R . had been the means of the Order passing through an ordeal as few men could have guided them . Although not present with them in person the Earl of Warwick was with them in heart as he fully expected to be present .

Bro . J . LEVIS THOMAS , P . G . S . R ., proposed " The Health of Bro . I . Zacharie , I . P . G . S . R . " and said it was due to Bro . Z tcharie ' s great zeal and great enthusiasm that the Order owed its present existence in England . They were brethren linked together in a warmer affection even than in the Craft brotherhood .

Bro . I . ZACHARIE , P . G . S . R ., returned thanks , and said he could scarcely think that since he presided over their first meeting io years ago , so great a change could have taken place . Many of their dear and true friends —such as Bros . Col . Shadwell Clerke and W . G . Lemon—had departed this life . Whilst he remained with them , his heart would be in the Order . Hg could only thank them for the kindness always shown him . Bro . His Honor Judge Philbrick , Q . C , D . R . O ., was then heartily honoured .

In proposing " The Grand Officers , the Acting G . S . R . said they were proud to have the name of Lord Halsbury at the head of the Grand Officers . He had known the Lord Chancellor intimately for 20 years , and knew him to be a good Mason and a true Secret Monitor . Bro . Keyser was their Grand Chamberlain , and he did not know a more liberal or more charitable man . Bro . Sir Thos . Wright had been elected Grand Treasurer , and they were proud to number him amongst the Grand Officers .

Bro . Sir Tnos . WRIGHT , G . Treas ., thanked the Grand Supreme Ruler for the feeling language in which he had proposed the toast . It was a serious business for a country solicitor to speak on behalf of the Lord Chancellor , but speaking as a humble member of the profession , in which Lord Halsbury had rendered great service to his country , their distinguished brother would have appreciated the compliment . For several years Lord

Halsbury had taken a deep interest in the Order , and as for Bro . Keyser , his affection for Freemasonry was well-known . When he saw around him the distinguished array of Grand Officers who still remained , notwithstanding the lateness of the hour , his responsibility was increased . With that kind and christian charity which pervaded the whole of the Order , and that brotherly love which was so characteristic of it , those for whom he responded

would , he was sure , pardon him if he failed to say all they wished to be said . As the youngest member , might he say how proud he was to be one of their number in this Grand Council and this Grand Order . He echoed and emphasised the language used in reference to it that evening . He was glad that Bro . Steavenson would follow him in response , for as that brother came from Madras , he would better represent the feeling of the Colonies . It

must be patent to all that an Order which , so far as this country was concerned , had only existed 10 years , and had progressed so satisfactorily under the benign sway of the G . S . R ., must be based on sound and useful principles . He would go further and say that having regard to recent events , the best proof was their increase of numbers . He hoped the suggestion made to circulate the reports of their meetings throughout the world would

be adopted , as it would strengthen the bond between the members . Bro . J . STEAVENSON , P . G . G ., said he felt great diffidence in responding after the previous accomplished speakers . Coming as he did from India , he had been called upon to represent the Colonies . They were merely deputations from home , for they were glad to stay in India a short time and then return . Shortly after he became a Mason , he was induced by Bro .

Newitt to join this Order , and no greater kindness was ever done to a man . He was introduced to those who not only were prepared to meet brother as brother , but were prepared to go out of their way to join brother to brother . Two brethren stood back from the chair to enable him to take it , and both were probably Masons before he was born . The brethren flocked to his standard in the conclave , in Madras , and heartily supported

him—including almost a dozen members of District Grand Lodge , and the District Grand Master . Nothing more brotherly and Masonic could scarcely be conceived than those brethren , far above him in rank , joining a young Mason . It brought home to him the glories of Masonry , and that night he had made many pleasant associations . He most warmly thanked them on behalf of the Madras brethren .

Bro . G . RICHARDS , South Africa , also replied , and referred to the hospitality shown him since his arrival in this country . Amongst the brethren of this and other Degrees , he had received hospitality which had warmed his heart , and it has shown him how strong were the links of Masonic Brotherhood , and how strong were the pulsations of those who honoured the Oueen and the Craft .

Bro . J . TICKLE then proposed "The Health ofthe Grand Recorder , Bro . W . J . Spratling , B . Sc , " whose zeal and efficiency had done much for the success of the Order . He said some of the brethren were looking forward to the time when Grand Council , following the practice of other Orders , would be able to occupy premises of its own . He trusted the time was not far off , as a central office and Secretary always in attendance would be a source of considerable additional strength to the Order .

Bro . SPRATLING , in replying , expressed his pleasure at the ^ success of their meeting , not only at Grand Conclave , but also at the banquet table He had never seen so representative a gathering at any previous festival , and should be much cheered in his work by the very hearty way in which his humble efforts appear to be appreciated by correspondents from all quarters of the globe . He looked forward to the time when Bro . Tickle ' s prediction would be verified , and when the Order could have a home of its

own in town . Bro . } . LEVIS THOMAS then proposed the toast of " The Grand Stewards , " coupling with it the names of Bros . W . J . Songhurst , and Robertson Reep , President and Secretary of the Board ; Bros , C L Nelson and Warliker , of Moulmein , and also Bro , Railing . The proceedings terminated with the Sentinel's toast .

Consecration Of The Mendelssohn Lodge, No. 2661.

CONSECRATION OF THE MENDELSSOHN LODGE , No . 2661 .

A new musical lodge was consecrated on Tuesday , the ( 1 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant Masonic Room . The lodge is named the Mendelssohn Lodge , and is numbered 2 OG 1 on the roll of Grand Lodge of England . It springs out of the South Londjn Music il Club , thc same as thc Chough

Consecration Of The Mendelssohn Lodge, No. 2661.

Lodge , No . 2264 , originated in the Chough Musical Society , and from all appearances bids fair to bs as prosperous . The founders of the lodge were Bros . Charles Stevens , P . M . 1 793 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; Frederick Inskipp , P . M . 1097 ; W . J . Hellvar , P . M .

2099 ; R . Peachey , 1922 ; R . J . Hennings , P . M . 250 S ; A . W . Jones , 1216 ; W . H . DuffiVId , 766 ; H . Corner , 1139 ; C . Gough , 2182 ; M . Brown , P . M . 1997 ; J . W . Stevens , P . M . 2234 ; B . Bramble , 21 S 2 ; C . f . Wilkinson Pimbury , P . M . 2241 ; E . C . Crouch , P . M . S 57 ; and F . P . Baxter , P . M . 1216 , W . M . 1907 .

The brethren , besides the Consecrating Officers present , were—Bros . VV . H . Hooper , P . M . 2182 ; S . F . Cornish , W . M . 1216 ; G . VV . Barter , J . W . 2362 ; Charles J . Tilcber , P . M . 1216 ; Frank G . Bailey , W . M . 1426 ; W . T . Snell , S . W . 1 S 1 S ; Sutton Shepley , W . M . 170 S ; Dr . T . S . Keller , P . M . 1641 , 1329 ; James S . White , P . M ., P . Z . 2099 ; Alfred England , J . W . 121 G ; John Murray , I . G . 2545 ; James Gawthrop , J . W . 1706 ; Stanley L . Powell , 2403 ; J . G . Berkington , 2403 ; A . G . Greenland , ; go ; Alfred W . White , 1726 : R . A . Ks-np ,

1706 ; Wingrove Ives , 1929 ; George W . Townsend , 700 ; T . A . Bennett , 1997 ; W . Fell , 1706 ; Louis S . Beale , W . M . S 74 ; H . Massey , P . VI . 1 S 19 , 1928 ; Chas . A . Webb , 1539 ; Herbert Harden , 1216 ; H . Savidge , 22 ; VV . Hil-s Snnith . 170 ( 3 ; J . H . Guyton , 1426 , P . M . 807 , P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk ; Hinry Sadler , Grand Tyl ^ r ; James Stephens , Dep . G . D . of C . ; Hubert J . Girdner , I . P . M . 1261 ; R . A . Marshall , P . M . 2161 ; J . Mitchell , S . W . 6 iP ; William Sexton , 1321 ; and E . X . Leon , 207 , P . D . S . G . W .

The Consecrating Officer was Bro . Edward Letchworth , F . S . A ., G and Secretary , who was assisted bv Bros . Richard Clowes , P . G . Sid . Br ., acting as Senior Warden ; George Frederick S'nith ( Guildhall Schaol of iVLisc ) , Grand Organist , as Junior Warden ; the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg-, P . G . C , as

Chaplain ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., as DC ; and Major G . H . N . Bridges , P . G . S . B ., as I . G . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . C . H . Kempling , 1706 and 250 S , and the anthems and hymns were sung by Bros . Hiles Smith , F . E . Fell , Gawthrop , Shepley , and Ives .

After the formal opening of the lodge , Bro . LETCHWORTH , in introducing the proceedings , said the brethren were gathered together to undertake a very interesting and a very solemn duty , the constitution of a new lodge and its dedication to the service of God . The founders of the lodge were brethren who were associated together , he believed , in the love of music .

He could only hope that the lodge that they were about to constitute might be the means of advancing the bsst interests of M isonry in the metropolis ; that it might accomplish all the objects the founders had specially in view ; that those who were associated together in one way might have the opportunity of meeting together in the bonds of Masonry ; and that it might have before it a very successful career ,

Bro . the Rev . J . S . BROWNRIGG delivered the oration , in which he stated that just as Mendrlssohn , alter whom the lodge was named , devoted his life to producing the best of music , so the brethren of this lodge shauld work their best to advance the interests of Masonry . At the conclusion of the ceremony of consecration , constitution , and dedication , Bro . Charles Stevens was installed as W . M .. who invested thi

following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . P . Baxer , LP . M . ; Frederick Inskipp , S . VV . ; William John Hellyar , J . W . ; Ri ^ t . Peachey , Treas . ; Richard John Hennings , Sec ; A . W . Jones , S . D . ; B . Bramble , J . D . ; W . H . Duffield , I . G . ; C . J . Wilkinson P . mbury , D . of C ; J . W . Stevens , Mount Brown , C . G mgh , and H , Corner , Stewards ; Crouch , Org . ; and Whiteman , Tyler .

A Committee was appointed to frame the bye-laws of the lodge , and on the motion of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., the Consecrating Oliicers were elected honorary members of the lodge , a compliment which the Grand Secretary acknowledged . After some gentlemen had been proposed and seconded for initiation into Masonry at the next meeting , a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Mannings for his exertions in getting up the lodge .

The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were proposed and honoured . After the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , ' had been proposed and drunk ,

Bro . CHARLES STEVENS , W . AL , proposed " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the G . Oflicers , Present and Past , and the Consecrating Officers , " which , he said , he had taken the liberty of bracketing together , because the Grand Secretary had had to leave , and would not be able to answer for the Consecrating Oflicers . The brethren would not object to his taking these toasts together . It was a . toast that made him

regret his want of eloquence , as he was not able to thank the Consecrating Officers enough . The brethren were very grateful to them for coming on that occasion and working the ceremonies . Tne working had bien most beautifully and excellently performed , and without a hitch of any kind , and he thought their thanks were due to those Grand Oliicers who had attended that evening .

Bro . tne Rev . j . S . BROWNRIGG , P . G . Chap ., replied , and said that the W . M . had been good enough to remark that that toast was not to b ± dismissed with a few words . His ( Bro . Brownrigg ' s ) great d . ffijulty was to find proper words to answer it . He often thought when the Grand Secretary , who had eloquence , had departed , it ought not to fall on him but or . the Director of Ceremonies to reply . The reason was that the Grand Secretary and he ( Bro . Brownrigg ) had been talking

enough alrtady , and the Director of Ceremonies had been acting . He thought the man who acted was more fitted to speak than he . He did not know of a gcod speech in answer . Some of his colleagues had been taunting him about the length of time he had taken in thinking over the feiv words he had to say . He could only say " thanks , " whatever time he took , but still that word said wi . h emphasis expressed all they meant and the

brethren could require . He might add that the Consecrating Offi ers would come again and see them when they could . He would now request the other Consecrating Officers than himself to sit down . He was a little bit hampered in his eloquence by people standing up around him , but when he was untrammelled he was a long and tedious speaker . He had a theme

then on which he could dilate 20 minutes , the subject being "The W . M . of that new lodge . " He was peifcctly certain the Drethren could not have selected a better man for the office . From what they had seen they could judge that lodge was not to be a lodged sound only , although it was a musical lodge , but a lodge of action , because music was action . Music was