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Consecration Of The Israel Chapter, No. 205.
would , one and all , endeavour to prove their gratitude to Col . Clerke and the other Consecrating Officers by showing that the chapter would become one of the leading chapters on the roll of Supreme Grand Chapter of England . Comp . Col . SHADWELL CLERKE replying , said he could assure the companions that he and the other Consecrating Officers were highly sensible
of the honour paid them . It had been a great pleasure to be there that day to assist in the work of the evening . They fell certainly that they had come to do a good work , and that the Israel Cnapter would never disgrace the ceremony they had that evening performed . There was a day when it was somewhat difficult to get a Royal Arch chapter founded , and it was then considered that one Royal Arch chapter was sufficient for several Craft
lodges . Those days were pait , and now it was felt that two lodges were quite enough to support one chapter . A lodge so old and influential as the Isr ; iel , he thought was quite right to claim a chapter for itself , and he was personally very glad to see they had completed the Masonic structure . He thanked Comp . Hogard for his remarks about his illness ; it would certainly
have been a great disappointment to him if he had not been able to attend to instal such an old ( riend . For himself and the other Consecrating Officers he thanked the M . K . Z . and the companions for the very kind reception they had extended that evening , and he wished the chapter most hearn'ly success .
Comp . HOGARD , in giving the toast of "The Visitors , " said that as members of a new chapter , they were very proud indeed to welcome among them such a goodly array ol visitors as tho-ie who had honoured the Israel Chapter that evening . He then enumerated each member of the list of vis ' nors , many of whom he said had been more than once visitors of the Lodye of Israel .
Comp . J . LEWIS THOMAS , m responding , said he felt very sensible of the honour done him in calling upon him to reply for so many distinguished vis ' nors , and he felt he owed it entirely to his long friendship wilh the M . E . Z . As an old visitor of the Israel Lodge , he was highly delighted to find a chapier attached to it . He was sure the chapter would be a good offshoot Irom so excellent a lodge .
Comp . HOGARD , in proposing "The H . and J ., " said they were told that ihe Three Principals were one , but to-night being a very solemn event in the history of the chapter they had thought it well to give the second and third Principals an opportunity of responding each and severally . Comp . Henochsberg was the l . P . Z . ol the Joppa Chapter and Comp . Da Silva was
the H . Comp . Henochsberg was a P . M . of ihe Lodge ol Israel , Liverpool , and Comp . Da Silva was a P . M . of the Israel Lodge in London . He felt very proud ol being associated with two such excellent working Mason-, because ifhe made a slip during his year , they would be able to pick him up and put him right .
Comp . ALFRED J . HENOCHSBERG , H ., said that the chapter was fortunate in having so efficient a worker as Comp . Hogard to preside . He felt certain that the chapter was bound to prosper . Comp . JosErn CA SILVA . J ., looked upon the drinking of this toast as being done upon trust—the companions trusting that the officers would
perform their duties in a satisfactory manner . He felt that he and the other officers were animated by that spirit which had been so well enunciated by Comp . Henochsberg , and that all the members of the chapter would endeavour to make this year of Comp . Hogard a most successlul one . They would all try to make the chapter a very flourishing one .
Comp . HOGARD next proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and said that Masons were taught at their initiation that charity was one of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Order . That the Masonic Charities had attained the position they now held , was , he thought , a very fair proof that that charge was not forgotten . The three Charities were doing a large and important work in educating children , and alleviating the
sufferings of the aged . These institutions were nourishing , but it would not be denied that the candidates for them were increasing in a larger ratio than they were able to support . He hoped , therefore , that the I-rael Chapter would follow the example of the lodge , and assist the institutions liberally . He ( Comp . Hogard ) was representing the Boys' School this next year , and Comp . Da Silva would represent the lodge at the Girls ' Festival .
Comp . F . BINCKES responded . He congratulated the old Lodge of Israel on having established a chapter . With reference to the cause of Charity , the chapter had in its present M . E . Z . one who had done a great deal in the support of the Institutions , and he was sure that if the chapter launched under such favourable auspices went on and prospered , it would be another body which would aid and assist in coping with that large amount
of Masonic distress which the Institutions were established for meeting . It had been said that on these occcsions there were some who pressed the claims ol the Institutions too forcibly on the minds of the members of the Order . He would ask such to give a dispassionate consideration to the other side of the question—that if they failed to do so , what would be the censure passed upon them if they neglected to avail themselves of every
legitimate opportunity of placing before the Craft the claims of the Institutions and the necessities of the candidates . They had a large number of sympathetic brethren , who contributed largely and generously ; but , at the same time , the fact could not be ignored that the great majority of the Order did not sufficiently realise the responsibilities they took on the night of their initiation , and it was to that idle body they were called upon to
appeal from time to time . It was incumbent on brethren connected with the Institutions to do what they could to support practical Masonic Charity . They must not allow their Institutions to be for one moment forgotten . Who were the best supporters of the Institutions ? Without fear of contradiction he said those who supported Masonry in other directions , those who wtre most devoted to the cultivation of Masonic ritual , and the inculcation
ol all the best principles that Masonry had cultivated . But he held that they most appealed 10 the idle and unobservant Mason , and get him lo d v . iie himseli to Masonry , and to assist the Masonic Charities . For 30 years he had endeavoured to make Masonry in every branch in which he possibly could the highest and the noblest organisation of which the world could boast .
Ihe toast of "The Officers " was replied to by Comps . H . PHILLIPS , J- A . GARTLEY , Rev . M . HAINES . EHRENBERG , LICHTENFELD , and I . P . COHEN , and the Janitor's toast closed the proceedings . During the evening some beautiful singing was given by Miss Amy Sargent , Miss Minnie Kirton , Comp . T . Tremere , and Bro . Arthur Ihompson , under the direction of Comp . E . M . Lott , Grand Organist . The collars and jewels as well as the programmes and menu caids were supplied by Bro . George Kenning , who is also preparing a design for a Founders Jewel .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 30 th ult ., Bro . R . F . Shaw Stewart , Past Substitute Grand Master , acting as Grand Master ; Bro . J . Crichton , as Grand Senior Warden ; and Bro . Allan Mackenzie , as Grand Junior Warden .
The ACTING GRAND MASTER declared all the offices vacant , and then moved that Bro . Col . Sir A . C . Campbell , of Blylhswood , Bart ., be reappointed Grand Master Mason of Scotland . This was carried with acclamation , and thereafter the several office bearers who were present were installed , the list for the year being as follows : —
Bro . Col . Sir Arch . C . Campbell of Blythswood , Bart . G . Master . „ The Right Hon . the Earl of Mar and Kellie ... Past G . Master . ,, The Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington ... Dep . G . Master . „ The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore .... Sub . G . Master . „ Frederick E . Villiers of Closeburn ... ... G . S . W . „ James T . S . Elliot , younger , of Wolfelee ... G . J . W .
„ D . Murray Lyon ... ... ... G . Sec . „ David Kinnear ... ... ... G . Cashier . „ Rev . Pearson M'Adam Muir ... ... G . Chap . „ Rev . John Watt , B . D . ... ... ... G . Chap . „ Wm . M'Lean , jun ., C . A .... ... ... G . S . D . „ J . Dalrymple Duncan ... ... ... G . J . D .
„ R . Rowland Anderson , LL . D . ... ... Grand Architect . „ James H . Inches ... ... ... Grand Jeweller . „ Capt . F . W . Allan ... ... ... Grand Bible Br . „ James Brand ... ... ... .,. Grand D . of C . „ James Cranstoun , LL . D .... ... ... Grand Bard . „ Lieut .-Col . John Campbell ... .,. Grand Swd . Br .
< t „ William Harrison ... ... ' ... Grand D . of M . „ Robert Davidson ... ... ... Grand Org . „ Major William Hill ... ... ... Grand Marshal . „ David Reid ... ... ... ... Grand I . G . „ David Robertson ... ... ... Grand Tyler . „ James Turner ... ... ... ,,, -. „ William Edwards ... ... Grand Stwds .
After the installation the Grand Lodge granted charters lo the following new lodges : Ivanhoe , Sydney , New South Wales ; Montrose , Gisborne , North Island of New Zealand ; and Caledonian , Bathurst , New South Wales . The Grand Lodge afterwards repaired to the Great Hall , where the members celebrated St . Andrew ' s Day by the usual banqu-t . They were
joined by deputations Irom daughter lodges throughout the country , and the company numbered about 150 . Bro . Villiers presided , and the croupiers were Bros . T . S . Elliot and James Crichton . The deputations present were from the following lodges : No . I , St . Mary ' s Chapel , headed by Bro . Webster , P . M . ; No . 2 , Canongate , Kilwinning , Bro . A . Mackenzie , R . W . M . ; No . 5 , Canongate and Leith , Bro . Clark . R . VV . M . ; No . 8 ,
Journeymen , Bro . Rennie , R . W . M . ; No . 44 , Holyrood House , St . Luke , Bro . G . Monro Thompson , R . W . M . ; No . 97 , St . James , Bro . Jas . Macleod , P . M . ; No . m , St . John , Hawick , Bro . Turnbull , R . W . M . ; No . 291 , Celtic , Bro . R . J . Jamieson ; No . 349 , St . Clair , Bro . Innes , R . W . M . ; No . 3 60 , Commercial , Glasgow , Bro . Jas . Steel . R . W . M . ; No . 394 , Caledoni in , Bro . Roberts , R . VV . M . ; No . 495 , Rifle . Bro . Jas . Smith , P . M . ; No . 597 , North British Riihvay , Bro . Graham , S . W . ; and No . 668 , St . Clement ' s ,
Aberdeen , Bro . Booth , R . VV . M . Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Col . Sir A . C . Campbell , Bart ., the Earl of Haddington , the Earl of Kintore , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Past Grand Mas er ; the Rev . Dr . Story , Past Grand Chaplain ; R . Pearson M'Adam Muir , Grand Chaplain ; the Earl of Airlie , Lieut .-Col . John Campbell , Grand Sword Bearer ; John Graham , C . A ., Sheriff Thomas , Captain Russel Colt of Gartsherrie , J . Dalrymple Duncan , and others .
After dinner , the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , Bro . BENNET replying for "The Navy , " Bro . R . F . SHAW STEWART for " The Army , " and Bro . ALLAN for *« The Reserve Forces . " " The Grand Lodges of England and Ireland" was proposed also from the chair , and Bro . Dr . F . UNDERHILL , G . Supt . of Works Worcestershire , replied—the ACTING MASTER making a touching reference to the death of the Duke of Abercorn , late Grand Master of Ireland .
The ACTING GRAND MASTER next proposed the toast of " The Grand Master , " and , hinting at his candidature in Renfrewshire , said that whatever policy he was endeavouring to support , they might be assured he was doing what he thought to be his duty to his country . ( Applause . ) Even if theynever wished him success before in their lives , he would answer for it
that the Grand Lodge would wish the Grand Master Mason success that night . ( Applause . ) Bro . Dr . ROWLAND ANDERSON proposed " The Past Grand Masters . " At this stage a Masonic ode of great power was read by Dr . CRANSTOUN , the Grand Bard . His health was heartily drunk , and it was resolved that vhe ode be printed in ihe journals of the Grand Lodge . 1
Bro . VV . MANN , S .-b . C , proposed " The Acting Grand Master . ' He was sure they excused the absence of the Grand Master on that occasion , because he was engaged in what he ( Bro . Mann ) believed to be a patriotic work . ( Applause ) . If changes were made in the House of Commons he thought it would be a beneficial change if it were made a condition of
election that all members should be Freemasons . ( Laughter and applause . ) If that was the case there would be less bickering , disagreement , and obstruction than at present . ( Applause . ) Bro . Villiers had , in the absence of the Grand Master , admirably discharged the duties of the chair , and he had no doubt that before many years they would have Bro . Villiers in the actual occupancy of the Grand Master ' s chair . ( Applause . ) The ACTINI ; M ASTER replied in suitable terms , and other toasts followed .
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Consecration Of The Israel Chapter, No. 205.
would , one and all , endeavour to prove their gratitude to Col . Clerke and the other Consecrating Officers by showing that the chapter would become one of the leading chapters on the roll of Supreme Grand Chapter of England . Comp . Col . SHADWELL CLERKE replying , said he could assure the companions that he and the other Consecrating Officers were highly sensible
of the honour paid them . It had been a great pleasure to be there that day to assist in the work of the evening . They fell certainly that they had come to do a good work , and that the Israel Cnapter would never disgrace the ceremony they had that evening performed . There was a day when it was somewhat difficult to get a Royal Arch chapter founded , and it was then considered that one Royal Arch chapter was sufficient for several Craft
lodges . Those days were pait , and now it was felt that two lodges were quite enough to support one chapter . A lodge so old and influential as the Isr ; iel , he thought was quite right to claim a chapter for itself , and he was personally very glad to see they had completed the Masonic structure . He thanked Comp . Hogard for his remarks about his illness ; it would certainly
have been a great disappointment to him if he had not been able to attend to instal such an old ( riend . For himself and the other Consecrating Officers he thanked the M . K . Z . and the companions for the very kind reception they had extended that evening , and he wished the chapter most hearn'ly success .
Comp . HOGARD , in giving the toast of "The Visitors , " said that as members of a new chapter , they were very proud indeed to welcome among them such a goodly array ol visitors as tho-ie who had honoured the Israel Chapter that evening . He then enumerated each member of the list of vis ' nors , many of whom he said had been more than once visitors of the Lodye of Israel .
Comp . J . LEWIS THOMAS , m responding , said he felt very sensible of the honour done him in calling upon him to reply for so many distinguished vis ' nors , and he felt he owed it entirely to his long friendship wilh the M . E . Z . As an old visitor of the Israel Lodge , he was highly delighted to find a chapier attached to it . He was sure the chapter would be a good offshoot Irom so excellent a lodge .
Comp . HOGARD , in proposing "The H . and J ., " said they were told that ihe Three Principals were one , but to-night being a very solemn event in the history of the chapter they had thought it well to give the second and third Principals an opportunity of responding each and severally . Comp . Henochsberg was the l . P . Z . ol the Joppa Chapter and Comp . Da Silva was
the H . Comp . Henochsberg was a P . M . of ihe Lodge ol Israel , Liverpool , and Comp . Da Silva was a P . M . of the Israel Lodge in London . He felt very proud ol being associated with two such excellent working Mason-, because ifhe made a slip during his year , they would be able to pick him up and put him right .
Comp . ALFRED J . HENOCHSBERG , H ., said that the chapter was fortunate in having so efficient a worker as Comp . Hogard to preside . He felt certain that the chapter was bound to prosper . Comp . JosErn CA SILVA . J ., looked upon the drinking of this toast as being done upon trust—the companions trusting that the officers would
perform their duties in a satisfactory manner . He felt that he and the other officers were animated by that spirit which had been so well enunciated by Comp . Henochsberg , and that all the members of the chapter would endeavour to make this year of Comp . Hogard a most successlul one . They would all try to make the chapter a very flourishing one .
Comp . HOGARD next proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and said that Masons were taught at their initiation that charity was one of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Order . That the Masonic Charities had attained the position they now held , was , he thought , a very fair proof that that charge was not forgotten . The three Charities were doing a large and important work in educating children , and alleviating the
sufferings of the aged . These institutions were nourishing , but it would not be denied that the candidates for them were increasing in a larger ratio than they were able to support . He hoped , therefore , that the I-rael Chapter would follow the example of the lodge , and assist the institutions liberally . He ( Comp . Hogard ) was representing the Boys' School this next year , and Comp . Da Silva would represent the lodge at the Girls ' Festival .
Comp . F . BINCKES responded . He congratulated the old Lodge of Israel on having established a chapter . With reference to the cause of Charity , the chapter had in its present M . E . Z . one who had done a great deal in the support of the Institutions , and he was sure that if the chapter launched under such favourable auspices went on and prospered , it would be another body which would aid and assist in coping with that large amount
of Masonic distress which the Institutions were established for meeting . It had been said that on these occcsions there were some who pressed the claims ol the Institutions too forcibly on the minds of the members of the Order . He would ask such to give a dispassionate consideration to the other side of the question—that if they failed to do so , what would be the censure passed upon them if they neglected to avail themselves of every
legitimate opportunity of placing before the Craft the claims of the Institutions and the necessities of the candidates . They had a large number of sympathetic brethren , who contributed largely and generously ; but , at the same time , the fact could not be ignored that the great majority of the Order did not sufficiently realise the responsibilities they took on the night of their initiation , and it was to that idle body they were called upon to
appeal from time to time . It was incumbent on brethren connected with the Institutions to do what they could to support practical Masonic Charity . They must not allow their Institutions to be for one moment forgotten . Who were the best supporters of the Institutions ? Without fear of contradiction he said those who supported Masonry in other directions , those who wtre most devoted to the cultivation of Masonic ritual , and the inculcation
ol all the best principles that Masonry had cultivated . But he held that they most appealed 10 the idle and unobservant Mason , and get him lo d v . iie himseli to Masonry , and to assist the Masonic Charities . For 30 years he had endeavoured to make Masonry in every branch in which he possibly could the highest and the noblest organisation of which the world could boast .
Ihe toast of "The Officers " was replied to by Comps . H . PHILLIPS , J- A . GARTLEY , Rev . M . HAINES . EHRENBERG , LICHTENFELD , and I . P . COHEN , and the Janitor's toast closed the proceedings . During the evening some beautiful singing was given by Miss Amy Sargent , Miss Minnie Kirton , Comp . T . Tremere , and Bro . Arthur Ihompson , under the direction of Comp . E . M . Lott , Grand Organist . The collars and jewels as well as the programmes and menu caids were supplied by Bro . George Kenning , who is also preparing a design for a Founders Jewel .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 30 th ult ., Bro . R . F . Shaw Stewart , Past Substitute Grand Master , acting as Grand Master ; Bro . J . Crichton , as Grand Senior Warden ; and Bro . Allan Mackenzie , as Grand Junior Warden .
The ACTING GRAND MASTER declared all the offices vacant , and then moved that Bro . Col . Sir A . C . Campbell , of Blylhswood , Bart ., be reappointed Grand Master Mason of Scotland . This was carried with acclamation , and thereafter the several office bearers who were present were installed , the list for the year being as follows : —
Bro . Col . Sir Arch . C . Campbell of Blythswood , Bart . G . Master . „ The Right Hon . the Earl of Mar and Kellie ... Past G . Master . ,, The Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington ... Dep . G . Master . „ The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore .... Sub . G . Master . „ Frederick E . Villiers of Closeburn ... ... G . S . W . „ James T . S . Elliot , younger , of Wolfelee ... G . J . W .
„ D . Murray Lyon ... ... ... G . Sec . „ David Kinnear ... ... ... G . Cashier . „ Rev . Pearson M'Adam Muir ... ... G . Chap . „ Rev . John Watt , B . D . ... ... ... G . Chap . „ Wm . M'Lean , jun ., C . A .... ... ... G . S . D . „ J . Dalrymple Duncan ... ... ... G . J . D .
„ R . Rowland Anderson , LL . D . ... ... Grand Architect . „ James H . Inches ... ... ... Grand Jeweller . „ Capt . F . W . Allan ... ... ... Grand Bible Br . „ James Brand ... ... ... .,. Grand D . of C . „ James Cranstoun , LL . D .... ... ... Grand Bard . „ Lieut .-Col . John Campbell ... .,. Grand Swd . Br .
< t „ William Harrison ... ... ' ... Grand D . of M . „ Robert Davidson ... ... ... Grand Org . „ Major William Hill ... ... ... Grand Marshal . „ David Reid ... ... ... ... Grand I . G . „ David Robertson ... ... ... Grand Tyler . „ James Turner ... ... ... ,,, -. „ William Edwards ... ... Grand Stwds .
After the installation the Grand Lodge granted charters lo the following new lodges : Ivanhoe , Sydney , New South Wales ; Montrose , Gisborne , North Island of New Zealand ; and Caledonian , Bathurst , New South Wales . The Grand Lodge afterwards repaired to the Great Hall , where the members celebrated St . Andrew ' s Day by the usual banqu-t . They were
joined by deputations Irom daughter lodges throughout the country , and the company numbered about 150 . Bro . Villiers presided , and the croupiers were Bros . T . S . Elliot and James Crichton . The deputations present were from the following lodges : No . I , St . Mary ' s Chapel , headed by Bro . Webster , P . M . ; No . 2 , Canongate , Kilwinning , Bro . A . Mackenzie , R . W . M . ; No . 5 , Canongate and Leith , Bro . Clark . R . VV . M . ; No . 8 ,
Journeymen , Bro . Rennie , R . W . M . ; No . 44 , Holyrood House , St . Luke , Bro . G . Monro Thompson , R . W . M . ; No . 97 , St . James , Bro . Jas . Macleod , P . M . ; No . m , St . John , Hawick , Bro . Turnbull , R . W . M . ; No . 291 , Celtic , Bro . R . J . Jamieson ; No . 349 , St . Clair , Bro . Innes , R . W . M . ; No . 3 60 , Commercial , Glasgow , Bro . Jas . Steel . R . W . M . ; No . 394 , Caledoni in , Bro . Roberts , R . VV . M . ; No . 495 , Rifle . Bro . Jas . Smith , P . M . ; No . 597 , North British Riihvay , Bro . Graham , S . W . ; and No . 668 , St . Clement ' s ,
Aberdeen , Bro . Booth , R . VV . M . Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Col . Sir A . C . Campbell , Bart ., the Earl of Haddington , the Earl of Kintore , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Past Grand Mas er ; the Rev . Dr . Story , Past Grand Chaplain ; R . Pearson M'Adam Muir , Grand Chaplain ; the Earl of Airlie , Lieut .-Col . John Campbell , Grand Sword Bearer ; John Graham , C . A ., Sheriff Thomas , Captain Russel Colt of Gartsherrie , J . Dalrymple Duncan , and others .
After dinner , the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , Bro . BENNET replying for "The Navy , " Bro . R . F . SHAW STEWART for " The Army , " and Bro . ALLAN for *« The Reserve Forces . " " The Grand Lodges of England and Ireland" was proposed also from the chair , and Bro . Dr . F . UNDERHILL , G . Supt . of Works Worcestershire , replied—the ACTING MASTER making a touching reference to the death of the Duke of Abercorn , late Grand Master of Ireland .
The ACTING GRAND MASTER next proposed the toast of " The Grand Master , " and , hinting at his candidature in Renfrewshire , said that whatever policy he was endeavouring to support , they might be assured he was doing what he thought to be his duty to his country . ( Applause . ) Even if theynever wished him success before in their lives , he would answer for it
that the Grand Lodge would wish the Grand Master Mason success that night . ( Applause . ) Bro . Dr . ROWLAND ANDERSON proposed " The Past Grand Masters . " At this stage a Masonic ode of great power was read by Dr . CRANSTOUN , the Grand Bard . His health was heartily drunk , and it was resolved that vhe ode be printed in ihe journals of the Grand Lodge . 1
Bro . VV . MANN , S .-b . C , proposed " The Acting Grand Master . ' He was sure they excused the absence of the Grand Master on that occasion , because he was engaged in what he ( Bro . Mann ) believed to be a patriotic work . ( Applause ) . If changes were made in the House of Commons he thought it would be a beneficial change if it were made a condition of
election that all members should be Freemasons . ( Laughter and applause . ) If that was the case there would be less bickering , disagreement , and obstruction than at present . ( Applause . ) Bro . Villiers had , in the absence of the Grand Master , admirably discharged the duties of the chair , and he had no doubt that before many years they would have Bro . Villiers in the actual occupancy of the Grand Master ' s chair . ( Applause . ) The ACTINI ; M ASTER replied in suitable terms , and other toasts followed .