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gold , with the arms t > f the members of the S . C . emblazoned on the roof , and with the seats , & c ., handsomely upholstered . The furniture and appointments are thoroughly in accord , and the various regalia and vessels , used on the occasion of the consecration , from the magnificient collar of gold worn by the Most Puissant

Sovereign Grand Commander , to the large and and handsome silver gilt epergne , or salver , charged with the double-headed eagle of Prussia , presented by 111 . Bro . Geo . Lambert , were all of the costliest description . We ought not to omit mention of the new organ , built under the direction of Sir Michael Costa , and which is a noble

instrument . The ceremony was of a very imposing character , and as it was witnessed by some of the most distinguished Masons and zealous members of the hi gher degrees , it will long live in the memory of the illustrious brethren who were then and there assembled .

The following are the names of those present :- — IUustriousBros . Chas . Jn . Vigne , 3 3 , M . P . S . G . C . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , 33 , M . Ili . Leut . G . Com . ; Col . A . W . Adair , ALA ., 33 , Ill . G . Treas . : Genl . H . Clerk , F . R . S ., 3 3 ° . HI- G . Chan . ; I- P . M . Montagu , 33 , 111 . G . Sec . : Revel . E . H . H . 0

Vernon , 33 , 111 . G . Chap .: Sir Michael Costa , 33 , 111 . S . G . I . G . 5 Dr . R . Hamilton , 3 . 3 , III . S . G . I . G . ; H . C . Vernon , 33 , Past M . III . Lieut . G . Com . ; Col . G . Vernon , . 33 ° , Past M . 111 . Lt . G . Com . ; Hyde Pullen , 33 , Ili . S . G . I . G . ; Sir P . Mc

C . deColquhoun , Q . C ., LL . D . 32 ; T . Goddard , 32 ° j R . Costa , . 32 ° ; J . Glaisher , F . R . S . , 32 ° ; S . Rawson , 32 ; Major S . II . Gierke , 32 ; C . A . Newnham , , 31 ° ; C . Fenelelow , 31 ; W . Portlock Dadson , . 31 ° ; C . Chanelos Pole , 31 ; F . Woodforde , 31 ; The Earl of Limerick , , 31 ° : Gen .

Doherty , 31 ° ; Rev . C . Davy ,. 3 i ° ; T . W . Boord , , 3 i ° ; H . S . Alpas , 31 ; T . Birchall , 31 ; Emra Holmes , . 31 ° ; R . Woof , , 31 ° ; J . A . Hall , . 30 ° ; Rev . P . H . Newnham , , 30 ° ; Genl . Munbee , . 30 ° ; Capt . I . R . Molineux , . 30 ° ; T . S . Sim , . 30 ° ; Capt . G . A . Phayre , , 30 ° ; Vivian Webber , , 30 ° ; II . Dubosc ,

, 30 ° ; J . Forrester , 30 ; F . C . Hughes Hallett , 30 ; C . Hutton Gregory , 30 ; Rev . A . Bruce Frazer , 3 o ; Geo . Lambert , . 30 ° ; ' I . Oxley Oxland , . 30 ° ; W . Oswald Thompson , 30 ° ; R . Loveland Loveland , 30 ; Chas . Horsley , 30 ; Samuel White , . 30 ° ; Richel . Spencer , 30 ; Geo . Brockbank , 30 ; F . 0

Binckes , 30 ; A . F . Godson , 30 ; Dr . B . | . Hodge , 3 o ° j Willet L . Adye , 30 ; Joseph Starkey , 30 ; R . ele M . Lawson , 30 ; E . G . Whitney Griffiths , 30 ; Excellent Brothers Chas . Burgess , 18 ° ; S . G . Homfray , 18 ° ; Major Gen . A . Fleniyng , 18 ° ; W . Hickman , 18 ; W . Prince , iS ; Rob . 0

Butterworth , 18 ° ; F . Philbrick , 18 ; E . T . Payne , 18 ° ; B . H . Galland , 18 . The brethren having taken their places , as directed by the Grantl Marshal , the members of the 33 ° and Supreme Council entered in procession , the brethren standing to order , and the

organ playing . The members of the Building Committee were thereupon called forward , and the Chairman briefl y addressed the M . P . S . G . C , who replied and congratulated the Committee on the happy termination of their arduous labours . The M . P . S . G . C . then addressed a few words to

the brethren , explaining the object of the meeting , and asked them to join him in solemn prayer . The Rev . E . H . If . Vernon , 111 . Grand Chaplain , offered up a very beautiful prayer , and the brethren chanted the Amen . On its conclusion , the M . P . S . G . C , and Supreme Council , and the

illustrious brethren especiall y told off to assist in the consecration , then left the Hall . After a brief interval a procession , in the following order , entered and proceeded three times round the hall , the brethren standing to order , and the organ playing : —

Assistant Director of Ceremonies carrying K . H . dagger . Member of 31 ° Member of 31 ° carrying silver candela- carrying silver candelabra of two li ghts . bra of one light . 0

Member of 32 Member of 32 carrying five li ght carrying three light silver candelabra . silver candelabra . Member of 30 ° carrying the Banner

of the Order . 111 . Bro . the Rev . H . Vernon , 33 ° Grand Chaplain , carrying Silver Thurible containing incense .

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111 . Bro . Dr . Hamilton , 33 , bearing the gilded Cornucopia with rich Gothic cover containing Corn . III . Bro . H . C . Vernon , 33 ° bearing the richlychased flagon containing Wine . 111 . Bro . Sir Michael Costa , 33 ° , bearing the vessel with Oil .

The Grand Secretary General , III . Bro . I . M . P Montagu , 33 ° , bearing the antique cubic stone , on which is engraven the mystical symbols of the Order . 111 . Bro . Major-General Clerk , 33 ° , Grand Chan cellor , F . R . S ., bearing the Book of

Constitutions and Seal of the Order . 111 . Bro . Col . Adair , 33 ° , Grand Treasurer , bearing the Golelen Book . A Member of the 32 carrying the Holy Bible . The . Lieut . Grand Commander , 111 . l ? ro . Capt . Philips , 33 . The Grand Marshal , 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ,

carrying the Sword of Supreme Council . The Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander , 111 . Bro . C . J . Vigne , 33 , Member of the Supreme Councils of the Northern and Southern Jurisdiction of the United States , and of the Supreme Council of Brazil , wearing the Golden

Collar of the Order . A Member of the 30 carrying the Banner of

the Supreme Council . III . Bro . Col . G . Vernon 33 , Past M . 111 . Lieut . G . Commanders . After the whole of the brethren had taken their seats , the M . P . S . G . C . atldresed the Grand Secretary General briefly as to the object of their meeting , and after he had replied , a portiem of the Sacred Volume was read by the . III .

Grand Chaplain . The M . P . S . G . C . then proceeded round the hall , scattering Corn from the Golden Horn of Plenty . On returning to his seat , the Lieutenant

Grand Commander , Capt . Philips , proceeded to lig ht the five branched candelabra , at the same time saying , " I light these to the glory of the Great Architect of the Universe , " and tin Invocation was given by the Grand Chaplain .

The M . P . S . G . C . again left the Throne , and taking the cup of Wine presented to him by the Grand Marshal , proceeded slowly round the hall , sprinkling the wine ( the organ continuing to play ) and saying , " I pour out Wine as a symbol of joy and cheerfulness . "

The Lieutenant Grand Commander then lit the three branched candelabra to the three Principles of Faith , Hope , and Charity , and the Grand Chaplain gave the Invocation . The M . P . S . G . C . again left the Throne , and taking the Cruse of Oil presented to him by the

Grand Marshal , proceeded to sprinkle the same upon the Hall , saying , " I sprinkle this Hall with Oil as a symbol of peace and unanimity . " The organ continued to play solemn music , and the Grand Chaplain pronounced the following

invocation : — " May He whose name is love , grant that the brethren meeting in this Temple may be ever of one heart and mind , and may they ever do to others as they would it should be done unto them . "

The Lieutenant Grand Commander then lit the single light saying , " " I light this to the princi p les of universal toleration . " Then whilst beautiful music was being played on the organ

by Bro . Reid , who performed with great skill on the splendid instrument , the Grand Chaplain proceeded round the hall , swinging the silver Thurible containing incense , which filled the Temple with its sweet perfume .

The Lieutenant Grantl Commander then lit the two branched candelabra to the symbolical meaning , " the cultivation of the Liberal Arts and Sciences , " and the Illustrious Grand Chaplain offered up the following beautiful prayer : ¦—" Take us we beseech Thee , Oh Heavenly Father , into Thy most sacred keeping and

protection . Accept these , our offerings of 1 ' rankincense , of Corn , of Wine , and Oil , the choicest products of the Earth . We scatter them before Thee , first fruits , as it were , ot Th y creatures , and emblems of our grateful and devout hearts . By Divine favour , long may we continue to flourish , happy , united , free , a living Temple not matle with hands , devoted to Thy

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service , built up to Thy glory , and protected by Thy Almighty favour . Amen . " The dim religious light which had pervaded the handsome chamber now gave place to a blaze of glory , as the sunlights were illuminated to the full , on the M . P . S . G . C . pronouncing the

dedication as follows : — " In the name and by the authority of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the 33 ° of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales , and the dependencies of the British Crown , I do declare this

Temple , for the occupation of the Ancient anel Accepted Rite . to be inaugurated and consecrated in due form : and I do hereby dedicate it to the God of infinite Beneficence and Love , and to the Cause of Humanity , now and henceforward

invoking for it His protection and favour . The brethren all chanted " All glory to the Most High . " The Grand Chaplain then proceeded to pronounce the following Benediction : —

"May the Almighty Architect of the Universe , who has disposed all things in order , accoreling to the excellency of His will , who made the Heavens for His Majesty , the Sun and Stars for His glory , and our comfort , and the Earth as a place for the exercise of our obedience to His

laws , look down upon us Masons , who have endeavoured to erect this eelifice according to the rule of Charity , in the bond of Love . May this Hall be a place for worthy men to meet together to elo good . May their secret assemblies be convened inlaw , proceed in honour , and end in charity .

"May all Masons who enter under the shadow of its roof , remember that the secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him . May the work done here prosper . May the workmen be blessed . May there be no mourning nor sorrow of heart , and may each needy and deserving Mason here find comfort anel relief .

" Oh ! Lord , prosper thou our handy work , anel teach us at all times , to build up , in the beauty of holiness , that temple of our souls which Thou hast given us to adorn with all good works , till we arrive at that glorious mansion in the skies , where all things are perfect , and there is no more

labour , but peace and happiness for evermore . Amen . " At the conclusion of the Benediction , the Grand Marshal called upon the brethren to salute seven times , which was done in the manner peculiar to the Rite .

The M . P . S . G . C . then called upon the Grand Chancellor , General Clerk , to deliver an address on the state of the Order . * The magnifice ntly chased Loving Cup was then passeel round in eireler , anel the chapter was closed in ample and solemn form .

Such is a brief outline' of the interesting ceremony of Wednesday , the 8 th May , and we not only recommend it to the perusal of our brethren in the Craft , but also to those cavillers outside Masonry—who say we are Atheists , and deny our Christianity . * The address will he found helow .

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SUPREME GRAND COUNCIL .

AniiRKss DKLIVKKKI ) BY TIIK GRAND CIIVXcELioit , GKNHKAL CLERK , At the Meeting held for the purpose of Consecrating the New Hall , 33 , Golden Square , on the 8 th . May , 1872 .

Illustrious Brethren , — It is with feelings of no ordinary gratification that the Supreme Council meet you on the present occasion , one which will form an important epoch in the history of the A . & A . Rite in this

country , and we feel well assured , that the interesting ceremony just completed , will bear a lasting impression on the minds of ex-cry one here present .

We have now consecrated to the glory of the G . A . O . T . U . this Hall , with suitable ante-rooms , in which to perform the solemn ceremonies of our Order . We have no longer , on each occasion of meet