Consecration Of The West Middlesex Lodge, No. 1612.

should have such a Secretary as no lodge ever had lw f I „ He would not disguise from the brethren that a bC at ' deal of trouble had to be gone through in arrang-• " o- all the preliminaries for the lodge ; in fact , if he had wiwn what an amount of trouble was involved in it he i-ht perhaps have declined altogether when he '" ? asked to take the chair . Bro . Hervey

Tid lig htened his labours by giving him all the ' istance m his power . All the trouble he had taken was 0 ( V compensated for ; it had culminated in the successf il establishment of the lodge , and if he had health and ( rcno -th during his year of office the bright promise of that day would be in no way dimmed by the actions and performances of the future . It would be his study to

„ t a lead to his successors , and an example and standard from which they would not do well to vary . The YV . M . then proposed "The Royal Alfred Lodge , 780 , the recommending lodge , " with which he coupled the names 0 f Bro . Gardiner , W . M ., and Bro . W . Hilton , I . P . M . Both these brethien responded , and expressed the pleasure they experienced in finding a P . M . of their lodge occupying

the distinguished position of first W . M . of the West Middlesex Lodge , especially one who had proved his efficiency for the post of W . M . in the former . " The Health of the Chap lain , and the other Assistant Consecrating Officers , " was the r . ext toast , and the W . M . took the opportunity of thanking them individually for the readiness with which they lent their aid in the performance of the ceremonies .

Bio . the Rev . O . G . D . Perrott , who was the first to reply , said that what the brethren had been pleased to dignify with the title of an oration was merely a short address on the principles of Freemasonry , which he had felt much p leasure in delivering . In that address he had ventured to refer to the charities , and to recommend that those brethren who could not or' did not feel disposed to give

their five or ten guineas to constitute themselves lifegovernors of the different , institutions should assist m endowing one or other of the chairs of the lodge . He should be very happy to assist in such an object , and he would propose to begin with the Girls' School . Bros . Buss and Weaver also responded . Bros . Brown and Roe replied to" The Treasurer and Secretary , " and the other

customary toasts having been given and acknowledged , 1 he Masonic Press " was submitted to the brethren by the W . M ., and replied to by Bros . H . Massey ( " Freemason "; and W . W . Morgan . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had been interspersed with some excellent ballads and other choice morceaux by the musical brethren namcdlabove .

Consecration Of St. Thomas Lodge, 576, At Gibraltar.

CONSECRATION OF ST . THOMAS LODGE , 576 , AT GIBRALTAR .

On Friday , 23 rd ult ., the important ceremony of conrecrating St . Thomas Lodge , No . 576 , took place , under the Grand Lodge of Scotland , by P . M . Thomas J . Haynes , assisted by Bros . Richard B . Hepper , W . M . Lodge Friendship , 278 , acting W . S . W . ; A . Gimenez , W . M . Lodge St . John , 113 , acting W . J . W . ; Past Masters J . R . Morgan ,

I- ' . Ashton , and J . II . Haynes , P . M . ' s Beal , Francheri , and Holliday ; Bros . j . W . E \ jenth , J . Cunningham , G . Bassadone , B . White , B . G . Haynes , J . Conroy , S . Buckle , E . B „ do , E . Valarino , and T . Trenerry , and about 40 more visiting' brethren . After the solemn ceremony of consecration was pel formed the St . Thomas Lodge was declared open , and Bro . Crewell D . Haynes was presented by

Iiro . P . M . Morgan and duly installed as the first W . M . of the lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . T . Haynes in a very impressive manner , after which the following brethren were installed as the first officers of the lodge : —Bros . T . J . Haynes , D . M . ; J . | . R . Morgan , _ . . -, N . Clavoresso , W . S . W . ; F . Ashton , W . J . W . ; J . J . R . Morgan , Treas . ; J . H . Haynes , Sec ; J .

Kennie , S . D . ; T . Haynes , I . G . ; G . Llamas , Tyler . P . M . Beal , in the name of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 323 , I . C ; VV . M . A . Gimenez , on behalf of St . John ' s Lodge , ^ 0 . 11 5 , E . G . ; J . Cunningham , S . VV ., on ' behalf of Inhabitants Lodge , 153 , E . G . ; and W . M . R . B . Hepper , on behalf of Friendship Lodge . ^ No . 278 , E . C , wished prosperity and success to St . Thomas Lodge in the names of

llicir respective lodges . After the names of candidates and ( joining members had been submitled , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the installation banquet , when the following toasts were proposed and responded io : — ' < xne Qu (; cn alu | tnc Craft , " " Thc Three Grand Masters , H . R . H . the Piince of Wales , Duke of Abereorn ,

M'l Sir M , S . Stewart , Bart . " "The Visitors" was "' ¦ xt given , and heartily responded to . Uro . Morgan proposed thc health of a very aged Mas- , n , although not present , being in Cadiz , " Bro . Haynes , me ' respected Father of the Bros . Haynes present , " and re-. urstea all the brethren to assist him in giving this toast , which was done enthusiastically with Masonic honours .

"io . B . G . Haynes , in the name of his father , and in a ' « v ^ appropriate words , returned thanks . _ ii W -M ' men , ioned tllat tne St - Thomas Lodge came 0 nil a void long wanted in Gibraltar ; that being a coony where so many Scotchmen resided it had long been H ' - to have a lodge under the Scotch ConstituiS I there are already lodges under the English and

the i , " stltuUons ' and tllat th <* re «' as plenty of room for l , „ i ' omas Lod _ e > and hoped that the whole of the !? . ; . * t would work fraternally together . i-iv ¦ Health of the Venerable P . M . Beal" was then riithu '* res l- oncIed t 0 bya 11 present with the greatest liiost ' Ti y ' . ' s loast Dem S given brought to conclusion a nappy and long to be remembered meeting .

dar _ r - SUPerSede ^ '" day time ; aild da yli _ ht reflected in by a , ° - ' Mea '' h > comfort , and economy promoted , Manoff . " E . PP * "s' Patent Daylight Reflectors , - ""¦ factory , 6 9 . Fleet . street , London .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertford.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HERTFORD .

The P . G . M . then concluded by saying that there was something of the sort in the province of Oxfordshire in which he was initiated , and that certain lodges in . London , whose members had ( Continuedfrom page 327 . )

connexions at the university , helped to support it , and a copy of the Calendar was sent to each contributing lodge . The desirability of publishing it would be considered by a committee if they decided . to appoint one , and if it appeared rig ht to the lodge to authorize it , he ( the P . G . M . ) thought that prepared under proper supervision it might be of great use on some occasions .

It was thereupon agreed to appoint the following brethren to form a committee to consider the desirability of publishing a Masonic Calendar for the province , and toreport , viz ., VV . Bro . H . C . Finch , P . G . Reg . ; W . Wilson , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . S . Carter , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Terry , P . G . D . C ; E . A . Simson , P . M . 403 ; F . H . Wilson lies , P . G . Sec . ; J . C . Cussans , 443 ; B . Taylor ; and it was further agreed on the proposition of Bro . Terry

that the publication of the calendar may take place prior to the next meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge upon receiving the sanction of the Right Worshipful the Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Carter , proposed , and Bro . Lambert seconded , the election of Bro . A . F . Copland to be the Prov . G . Treasurer , which was carried unanimously . The officers for the ensuing year were then " appointed , and inv-sted as follows : —

Sedgwick , P . M . 104 D . Prov . G . M . Grocott , 86 q Prov . G . S . W . Gilbert , 1327 Prov . G . J . W . Rev . Burchell Herne and Rev . C . Mayo Prov . G . Chaplains . A . J . Copland , 404 Prov . G . Treas . H . C . Finch , 404 Prov . G . Reg .

H . Wilson lies , P . M . 404 Prov . G . Sec . H . Campkin , 40 ^ Prov . G . S . D . F . R . Webster , 1479 Prov . G . J . D . W . H . Fellows , 404 Prov . G . S . W . James Terry Prov . G . D . C . Cutbush , 1 * 85 Prov . G . A . D . C . E . G . Pottle , 86 9 Prov . G . S . B .

W . W . Pritchett , 1327 Prov . G . Org . T . Reilly , ' . Prov . G . Purst . J . E . Dawson , 404 Prov . G . A . P . Chapman , 869 ; A . Malcolm , 1327 , ; J . D . Massey , 1580 ; Venables , Green , 404 ; P . W . Taylor Prov . P . G . Stwds . T . Thomas , 404 , 'and T . Wright , 403 Prov . G . Tylers .

Thc P . G . Sec . informed the brethren while the Tylers were in the room that this was the twenty-fifth anniversary of Bro . Taylors ' s being-re-appointetl Tyler of this Provincial Grand Lodge . The P . G . Sec . read a letter from Bro . Wilson , P . P . G . J . W . expressing his regret at his inability to attend P . Grand Lodge , and thanking the lodge for the jewel voted to him

last year and for the letter of regards that accompanied it . He further reported that a new lodge , the Cranbourne , 1580 , had been duly constituted and consecrated by the Grand Secretary on behalf of the M . W . the Grand Master , on the ; a _ i March , 1876 . Prov . G . Lodge was then closed with solemn prayer . After the closing cf the lodge the brethren assembled in

the great hall , where a banquet worthy of the place and the occasion awaited them . The banqueting arrangements had been placed in the hands of Bro . T . H . Prestage of 571 , Hackney-rd ., who fulfilled the trust admirably , although labouiing under considerable difficulties ; for he not only had to get the dinner cooked where possibly a dinner had not been cooked for a century , but

he nad to get a cooking stove built before he could do it . The whole , however , was successfully performed and an elegant and enjoyable banquet was the result . On the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and received and responded to with true Masonic cordiality . 'The Toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " and that

of "The M . W . G . M the Prince of Wales , " were followed by the National Anthem , and "God Bless the Prince of Wales . " We may here say that the musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . G . T . Carter , P . M . 3 82 , were excellent indeed . We do not know that we ever heard the grace " For this and all Thy mercies given , " which was sung at the conclusion of the banquet , so well

rendered . The singers were Bros . James Lord , Montem Smith , Seymour Smith and Chaplin Henry , who were accompanied on the pianoforte by the P . G . Organist . In proposing " The Health of the Pro G . M ., Deputy G . M . and the Rest of the Officers , past and present , " the P . G . M . spoke in high terms of praise of Lord Carnarvon , both as a public man and a Mason , and also of Lord

Skelmersdale , for the admirable manner in whicli he had justified the Prince of Wales ' s appointment of him , and coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain . Bro . Simpson , in thanking the P . G . M . and brethren for the compliment paid to the Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and past and present officers of Grand

Lodge , said that so long as the true principles of Freemasonry were held by the great body of Masons they might expect to see at their head men of high position and , what was la . c more important , men of personal worth . He felt grateful to the Right Worshipful P . G . M . for giving him the privilege of being present on this occasion and at the

working of the Prov . G . Lodge , ar , d concluded by remarking that though they might all on some occasions express opinions in which others did not concur , he trusted that they would be charitably credited with honesty of intention and for having the great fundamental principle of Freemasonry at heart , as well as the earnest desire to promote the good of the Craft .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hertford.

The P . G . S . W .: It is with great pleasure that I propose the toast of "Thc Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master . " It is quite impossible for me to find words sufficient to express the appreciation in which he is held throughout the province , and I must therefore content myself with proposing his very good health . The Prov . Grand Master , who on rising , was greeted with

tremendous cheers , said , Bro . S . G . W . and Brethren , I have to thank you for the very kind manner in which you have proposed and received the toast of my health . I think that the reception you have given me is undeserved , because during the short time I have as yet presided over the Craft here , I have hardly had time to get such a knowledge of the Craft in the Province as I should have . I have to

thank the Gresham and King Harold lodges for the magnificent reception they have given us to-day in this grand old hall . I can only say that I seldom remember to have seen a more suitable or impressive place for your meetings , for which I understand you are indebted to our Worshipful Provincial Grand Chaplain . I thir . k thc brethren of these two lodges must be most proud of the

Provincial Grand Lodge on this account , that during the short time that I have been with you we have added another lodge to our number ; and if we can do this every year or every two years we shall soon become one of the most important provinces on this side the kingdom . I feel sure that as long as there is such a cordial feeling throughout this province it will always be a pleasure and a pride

to me to be at the head of such a flourishing division of the Craft . As time is short I will add no more on this head but will proceed to propose "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , past and present . " A Prov . Grand Master cannot do everything and must look to his officers and those in authority under him for assistance and support in

carrying out his work . I am supported by such an excellent and efficient body of Masons , and of none can 1 speak more highly than Bro . Sedgwick . The inconvenience of communication between this and the part where he resides has compelled him to leave already , so that he will not be able to respond to this toast , however , I will name the Provincial Grand Secretary instead . I

never can forget my debt of gratitude to Bro . lies for the assistance he has at all times so readily afforded me , though I am aware his work in Freemasonry is ever a labour of love . I hope , brethren , that you will give this toast such a reception as it deserves . Bro . lies having responded , the P . G . M . proposed " The Success of the Masonic Charities" coupling it with the name

of Bro . Terry , and remarking on the success which attended Bro . Terry as the representative of one of them . Bro . Terry , in his reply , attributed his success to his wearing the collar of a P . G . officer ; he was understood to say that when he wore the pale blue no one believed in Bro . Terry ; but Bro . Terry , one of the Provincial Grand Officers of that province was a person of increased importance , and therefore he had to thank Prov . Grand

Lodge for a great measure of his success . He then proceeded to review shortly the useful course taken by the Masonic institutions , in whose behalf he thanked the Prov . Grand Lodge for the toast and for thc contribution they had sent up year after year to the funds of each . " The Health of the Visitors " and " Success to the Lodges of the Province" were also proposed and responded to very cordially , and after an extremely pleasant evening the brethren separated at an early hour .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Worcestershire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WORCESTERSHIRE .

ADDRESS TO THE M . W . G . M . To His Royal Higliness Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., K . V ., & c , & c , & c , Most Worshipful G . Master of the Freemasons of England : May it please your Royal Highness , —

We , the brethren of the Province of Worcester , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled at Dudley , in the said province , this Tuesday , the 20 th day of June , A . L . 5876 , A . D . 1876 , respectfully d-sire to tender our congratulations on your Royal Highness's happy and safe return to your native land from your Royal Highness ' s visit to and sojourn in India , which visit we sincerely hope and believe

will , under . he blessing of Divine Providence , tend to cement the loyr-. lty of our fellow subjects in that important part of the British Empire to Her Most Gracious Majesty's beneficent rule , and confirm them in their affection towards our mother country . In offering these , our loyal congratulations , we would at thc same ; timc wish to render to the Most High our humble

and heartfelt thanks for His merciful preservation of your Royal Highness under all the fatigues and dangers incident to such a journey , and wc piay most fervently that He will grant to your Royal Highness , and to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , long life , and to Her Most

Gracious Majesty a continued , long , and happy reign . Signed , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , W . Bnisrow , P . G . Sec . A . H . ROYDS , P . G . M . WM . MASEFIEI . D , D . P . G . M .

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —Prevention of Weakness , —Whenever circa ustanccs produce impure bloo J , les en the fo » -ce or in any way disarrange the balance ol' circulation , stagnation takes place in the lungs , and consumption , or any other lbrmida < He sympt . ms , discover themselves . Let Holloway ' s remedies be tried o _ the first feelings of lUWlity or the lirst annoyance of a

dry , hacking cough . After the chest , both before and behind , has becn tormented with warm brine and the sKin has been dried with a towel , the ointment should he rubbed twice a day upon the chest and between the shoulders , and the Pills should betaken in alternative doses to purify the blood and cleanse thc system without weakening it or rousing or . aggravating the nervous in ; ation . —A DVT .