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degree fraternal affection and mutual esteem , and so to conduct themselves that other lodges should make the Henley lodge their model of perfection , and its members should be respected of all men . The musical portion of the proceedings was rendered by an efficient

choir , under the direction of Bro . M . Sherwin , who presided at the organ . After the dedication , & c , the lodge was declared constituted , and the first Master of the Lodge , Bro . H . G . Sisley , was installed with the customary formula , and duly saluted in the several degrees . The W . M . then

appointed and invested his officers , who are : — P . M . Bros . J . Rowland , I . P . M . ; W . Griffith , S . W . ; J . H . Chapman , J . W . ; J . Barwick , Treas . ; Brayshaw , P . M . Sec . ; J . Ives . S . D . ; W . Mayes , J . D . ; Captain and Adjt . Creagh , I . G . j Steedman , Tyler . A number of

propositions for new members , and notice of some work for the next meeting , were then received , and resolutions , thanking the Grand Secretary , the Past Grand Chaplain , and Bro . Terry , for their services , and appointing them hon . members of the lodge , were carried ; after which the lodge

was closed in due form . The golden vessels belonging to the Grand Lodge were used in the ceremony of consecration , and were in charge of Bro . Payne , the Grand Lodge Tyler , their use having been granted by Bro . Sir Albert Woods , Grand Director of Ceremonies .

At half-past six a magnificent banquet was served in the lodge room , and about forty brethren duly clothed , sat down . The excellence of the carle , the quality of the fare , and the perfection of the wines , were themes of general admiration .

" The Queen and the Craft" was given with the usual honours , followed by " The M . W . Grand Master , " and " P . G . M . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . " The next toast was " The Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers . "

The V . W . and Rev . Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain , responded , remarking , in the course of his observations , that while the change of ministry had required the Grand Master to lay down his robe , it had enabled the Deputy Grand Master to take it up , so that , whichever party

was in power , Freemasonry was always represented in the councils of the nation . ( Cheers . ) He thanked the Henley Lodge for its princely entertainment , and expressed a hope , now that he was a member , that it would not be his last visit to the lodge . ( Cheers . ) The W . M .

afterwards proposed "The Consecrating Officers . " The V . W . Bro . Hervey , Secretary of Grand Lodge , responded in suitable teims , and proposed "The W . Master , Bro . Sisley , and Success to the Henley Lodge . " He said that Bro . Simpson , Bro . Terry , and himself , had gladly

availed themselves of the opportunity , so seldom presented near London , of coming down to consecrate the new lodge , and add another link to the long chain of lodges on the English register . He commended the W . M . to the support of his brethren , as the Master of a new lodge had many

difficulties to contend against , which were unknown in old established lodges ; and he trusted that the lodge would be so shaped and moulded in its youth , that it might become a model , not only for the neighbourhood , hut for the Craft in general . From the great success which had

attended this , its first meeting , he augured a brilliant future for the Henley Lodge . _ The W . M . , Bro . Sisley , in response , expressed his deep sense of the honour conferred upon him by the post in which he had been installed , and the especial favour bestowed upon the lodge , in

having such illustrious personages at their inauguration . He had every confidence in the officers of the lodge and the members generally , believing that they would give him their hearty assistance in the work before him , and zealousl y co-operate with him in the endeavour to make

the lodge a pattern of harmony and good working , and an ornament to the Craft , worthy the name of the great engineer after whom it had been called . There was no charitable effort in "which Mr . Henley ' s name was not conspicuous ,

and , in like manner , he hoped that the Henley Lod ge might be a prominent supporter of their great and glorious Masonic Charities , for charity ^ as the first impulse of the true Freemason . The Secretary of the Asylum for Aged Freemasons was Bro . Terry , now present , and he was

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sure that he would be well pleased at the next meeting to see a steward appointed from the Henley Lodge with ^" -oo in his pocket . In conclusion , he expressed a hope , that , with the assistance and indulgence of the officers and members of the lodge , he should be enabled to

steer the lodge safely through the shallows near the shore , and hand it over , a year hence , to his successor , safely launched on the ocean of permanent prosperity . The healths of" The Visitors" and " The

Officers" followed , and the Tyler ' s solemn remembrance of " all poor brethren by land and sea , " brought the proceedings to a termination . The Rev . Bro . Simpson has consented to become the Lodge Chaplain ;

The Recent Masonic Ball In Liverpool.

THE RECENT MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL .

At the final meeting of the Masonic Ball Committee , held at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on Friday evening , the 27 th ult ., it was definitely ascertained that the actual monetary result of the ball recently held at the Town Hall , after paying all expenses , amounted to the

handsome sum of £ -24 ns rd ., which will be given to the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . This is the largest amount which has ever been realised in connection with the annual ball , with the exception of

what is known as the " royal" year . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , Chairman ; C . H . Hill , Vice-Chairman ; D . W . Winstanley , Secretary ; and R . Brown , Treasurer , for their valuable services .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

A Day Club of Instruction has been formed , which is held at the Windsor Castle , Victoria Station . The inauguration meeting took place on Wednesday , March 4 th . The want of a day lodge for the instruction of Masons , whose occupation will not permit of their constant

attendance at the evening lodges , is a requirement which has been long felt in the neighbourhood . The club is under the Preceptorship of Bro . Ash , a very able P . M ., and there is every prospect that when it becomes generally known it will be numerously attended . The club will

be held every Wednesday from a till 4 p . m . It is named the Union Club of Instruction , being in conjunction with the club which is held on Friday evenings . The Great City Lodge of Instruction will be opened on Monday the 19 th inst ., at the offices

of the London Warehousmen ' s Association , 33 , Gutter Lane , E . C . The Fifteen Sections will be worked by Bro . T . Poore , W . M . 7 _ o , the Preceptor . The William Preston Chapter will be consecrated on Saturday , 21 st inst . at 3 o ' clock , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , Bro .

Bro . Worrell is the M . E . Z . Designate . As many questions have been asked us about Bro . Henry Watson ' s excellent pamphlet on the Charities , we beg to remind our readers that the pamphlet was reprinted , " in extenso , " b y Bro . Henry Watson ' s kind permission , in the March number of the " Masonic Magazine , " and can be obtained from 198 , Fleet-street .

We are always ready to hail with satisfaction any improvements in the manner of conducting financial business , and the extension of the cheque system bids fair to confer a great boon on a large class of the community hitherto debarred from keeping banking accounts . Messrs . G ,

Barker and Co ., 39 and 40 , Mark Lane , London . E . G ., especially deserve our notice , as by imposing no limit on the amount of balance to be kept , and at the same time allowing good interest on the balance in hand ( 4 per cent . ) , unusual inducements are held out to open accounts with this firm , who also allow a uniform rate of

¦; per cent , on deposits at seven days notice . We are not surprised to learn that a large measure of success has hitherto attended Messrs . Barker in this branch of their business , and have no doubt that many will appreciate the facilities offered for enabling parties residing at a distance to keep accounts with them . —The Hour .

The Landing At Gravesend.

THE LANDING AT GRAVESEND .

March 7 , 1874 . They ' ve reached our shores at last , From a great land afar ; The journey happily past ,

And safe to day they are , In this Old England true of ours , Of high historic fame , Of great deeds , and stalwart powers , Of an all-unsullied name .

And so we welcome them to-day , In pleasure , and in pride ; Amid a festival array , Our Sailor and his Bride ; W greet them from o ' er the crested foam ,

With heart and voice so free , With all the pomp of our ocean home , Of peace and liberty . Not one heart amid that surging crowd , But hails them with joy sincere ;

Not one voice amongst those plaudits loud , But rings truly on the ear ; For ' tis with loyal heart and face , That Britons gladly own , Their love for all of Brunswick ' s race , Their fealty to the Throne .

And _ she who comes with winning ways , To claim our English hearts ; With whom mid' words of grateful praise , A grave land sadly parts ;

Will find in this—tho' severed wide , — United we shall be . As we , too , greet that gentle bride , Russia ' s beloved Marie .

And so amid that festive scene , Those damsels blithe and fair , Amid the serried ranks between , Rejoicing everywhere ,

Amid the cannon ' s sterner roar , Amid soft music ' s sound , Amid yon gay and flowery store , They stand on Albion ' s ground .

May all of joy and peace be theirs , May the sun brightly smile ; Dispersing life ' s more sordid cares , As to day , —when in our Isle , —

Right royally a people ' s greeting , In all of English truth , Welcomes that gracious happy meeting , Of Love , and Trust , and Youth .

And mid the pageant at Gravesend , Mid' loyal hearts to-day , As the procession now must wend Its stately onward way ;

And while from each noisy steeple , The bells toll out the pride , With which our English people Welcome our Sailor ' s Bride ,

May we all calmly bear in mind , When the day ' s work is done , When we ' ve left the gathering behind , That People and Throne are One ,

And that ra One happy bond of peace , With God ' s benison'from above , Our Sovereign finds her joys increase , In her great People ' s Love . A . F . A . W .

Obituary.

Obituary .

We have to record the death of Bro . George Cox , of 4 , Cloak-lane , which took place at his residence , Putney-park Lodge , Richmond-road , on the 26 th ult ., after three weeks' illness . He was eighty years of age . Bro . Cox was one of the oldest solicitors in the City . He had been for many yeaisa member of the Old Dundee Ledge

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