Consecration Of The Seymour Lodge, No. 2804.

not bave made the true use of tbe privilege of having our lodges unless we keep in mind as we pass into the world again that we are still in the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe , and that he is calling upon us to put into practice the lessons we havebeen taught in those buildings , which the Great Architect of the . Universe has allowed us to erect and consecrate to the honour and glory of His name . That so it may be with us , let our prayer be " So mote it be . "

Bro . the Rev . T . VV . Downing , Past Prov . G . Chap ., assisted with some of the prayers . - The rest of the usual consecrating ceremony was performed in an admirable manner by the Consecrating Officer , Bro . George Beech , assisted by Bro . Major Glover , D . C .

Bro . Lord Ernest Seymour was duly installed as W . M . b y Bro . Beech , by whom the addresses also were given * Letters of apology were received from Bros . Lord Lei gh , Prov . G . M . Warwickshire ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Warwick , Dep . G . M . Eng . ; the Earl of Dartmouth , Prov . G . M . Staffordshire ; W . T . Page , D . P . G . M . Worcestershire ; G . M . Walker , E . Holmes , W . E . Pengelley , P . Fryer , H . A . Clulee , T . Rowbotham , Rev . G- J . Emanuel , A . W . Adams , G . H .

Middleton , Wright Wilson , Felix Jones , W . H . Davenport , Canon Rivington , W . Hale , Rev . Parkins , J . C . Stackhouse , Dr . Felix Inrace , and Dr . Denne . A Consecrating Officer ' s jewel was presented to Bro . George Beech . A number of names were mentioned as candidates for initiation . After the usual form of business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Warwick Arms Hotel . ,

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Union Waterloo Lodge , No . 13 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JAMES QUICK . There was a great gathering of London and local Masons at the Masonic Buildings , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , on Wednesday , the 14 th instant , to witness the installation of our esteemed Bro . James Quick , S . VV ., and W . M . elect of the above old lodge , the mother , and indeed we may say the grandmother , of all the lodges in the Woolwich and Plumstead District .

The lodge wasopened soon after two p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . H . Jacobs , and the usual lodge business having been transacted , Bro . Quick was presented to the W . M ., wbo proceeded to install bis successor , which he did in such a manner as to meet with the encomiums of all present . The new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . Jacobs , I . P . M . ; J . Home , S . W . ; G . Dennison , J . W . ; H . S . Syer , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Dobbins , Sec . ; B . Hudson , Asst . Sec . ; G . Davies , P . M ., D . C ; W . J . Crowdy , S . D . ; T . J . Wren , J . D . ; J . W . Hodge , I . G . ; I . Bailey

and T . Furgusson , Asst . D . Cs . ; H . K . Weathers , !" . Hackney , A . Butteress , and J . O . Welsh , Stwds . ; T . H . Griffiths , and T . W . Chambers , Org . Bro . Jacobs was presented with the usual Past Master's jewel , which he has well earned , and also with a hearty vote of thanks for his work as Installing Officer that day , for which he returned his thanks . The brethren then proceeded to the Holborn Restaurant , where a choice and wellserved banquet awaited them . Among the other brethren present were Bros . W . P . Applebee , P . M . ; E . Mills , P . M . ; E . W . Carter , P . M . ; H . Grice , P . M . ; J . Mattey , P . M . ; A . Cleal , P . M . ;

G . W . Reed , P . M . ; W . H . Turton , P . M . ; W . J . Barnes , P . M . ; A . McQueen , P . M . ; J . Welsh , A . Reynolds , G . Masey , W . Murrey , A . Swift , W . EIwiss , J . Morrison , T . Sandford , F . Moore , J . Heard , H . Young , E . Foster , A . Jacobs , A . Weeks , G . Bisker , J . Trollope , C . Pilcher , A . Vincent , J . Buckland , C . Crouch , H . Easbn , T . Goner , F . Bussey , A . Creghton , E . L . Chasteaneuf , G . Roberts , T . Geddes , G . Swaisland , J . Howcroft , B . Hudson , J . Wright , C . Bunn , H . Cornish , j . Blackburn , J . Woodley , L . Green , J . Hall , 1 . Barden , A . Teaker , N . Hill , F . Martin , L . Wagg ,

1 . Lee , H . Staples , H . Barrington , Skier , H . Tress , G . Chambers , F . Thomas , C . Robinson , J . Berry , C . Martin , T . Witts , T . Hurclo , G . Marshall , A . Durant , T . Enever , J . Thorp , C . Blight , I . Dixon , H . Grant , R . Hoare , T . Campbell , N . White , J . Templeman , W . Dixon , E . Proctor , A . llsley , A . Thompson , R . Stead , G . Gable , L . Wagg , H . Russell , S . Butler , W . Lowson , J . Harper , J . Attenborough , R . King , C . King , R . Hulford , W . Pannett , A . Beary , T . Moore , W . Lister , W . C . Doun , E . Bates , W . Jones , F . Harris , J . Hodder , W . Lambert , J . Luckfutl , F . Dickson , W . Remington ,

W . Lynch , G . Bishop , S . Spurling , C . Waller , J . Tickell , T . Geddes , J . Littlewood , I . Jones , C . Pocknall , A . Stamtord , C . Goodrich , and B . Delraclair , all of the lodge , Amongst the visitors were Bros . C . Jolly ( Hon . Member of tbe lodge ) , P . M ., Sec . 1472 , P . M ., Sec . 2184 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; W . Chambers , W . M ., H . Pammant , P . M ., R . Shand , C . Terry , and E . Roberton , of 700 ; E . J . Vallon , W . M ., A . Wolfe , and W . Fletcher , of 615 ; W . Eveleigh , H . Fenn , and C . Hunt , of 829 ; A . Moore . W . M .. J . G . Tucker , S . W ., J . H . Bull , J . W ., and C . J . Swiss , of 013 ; T . Green . W . M .

1076 ; A . Simmons , P . M ., J . Howe , W . M ., and W . G . Down , of 153 6 ; T . Welsh , J . W ., and A . Bassett , of 1472 ; H . Chase ( Grand Lodge of Egypt ); G . Golding , ¦ 973 i W . F . Buckland , 4 S 3 ; R . Rawlinson , W . M ., H . Steer , S . W ., and G . Reynolds , J . W ., of 2399 ; L . Burrows , 1475 ; T . Martin , 299 ; J . Wood , S . W . « 973 * > T . Horwood and F . Downie , of 1604 ; G . Stevens , 19 ; J . Lyons , ioo ( I . C . ); J . Canter , 1327 ; and others . .

Bro . Jacobs , in proposing the toast of " The W . M ., " said they all knew when their W . M . placed the gavel in his hands the purposes to which it would be put , and knowing that , he felt sure that it was totally unnecessary for him to enlarge upon the merits of their W . M . 1 hose merits were known not only to every brother of the lodge but to every Mason in the district , and if their W . M . was not so well beloved as he was he would not occupy the position he now held . He asked them to drink the toast with the enthusiasm it deserved .

The W . M ., in response to a very hearty reception , said he felt like an initiate would when he first saw the light , for that day he had been initiated into the secrets restricted to the Master ' s chair . He wished especially to express his gratitude to every member of the lodge for placing him in the proud position he now occupied , and trusted they would never regret the confidence placed in him . He should endeavour to do that which was right , and retain their esteem by a faithful discbarge of the duties attached to the high office he held , and trusted to bave , with their assistance , a pleasant and successful year of office .

The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Installing Officer , " said those of the brethren who were present at the ceremony of installation that day must have been powerfully impressed with the effective manner in which Bro . Jacobs had discharged the duties , the onerous duties , of Installing Officer , and those who were privileged to be inside the lodge when he ( the W . M . ) was installed in the chair would agree with him when he said that , so far as he knew , Bro . Jacobs was one who knew what to do and

how to do it ; and when they took into consideration that in most ' cases it only fell to the lot of a brother to discharge tbat duty and perform that splendid ceremony once in his lifetime , they would certainly agree with him that their esteemed I . P . M . was entitled to their gratitude for his work that day . For himself , he heartily thanked Bro . Jacobs , and would ask them to show their appreciation of that brother's worth by tbe heartiness of their " fire . " .

Bro . Jacobs , in reply , said he felt deeply gratified at the kind manner in which they » r ? cel , ( ed tne l toast , and would now further thank them for the handsome jewel prei ? u j *? " * mthat day by tbe brethren of the lodge . It seemed to him that whatever ne had done had met with their approbation ; and their kind good wishes to him were an ample payment for any exertion he had made to qualify himbe . lt , both as Master and K ii 0 fficec o £ tnelr a "d his grand old mother lodge , the " Union Waterloo . " He should always remember with pride that he had tbat day received their approbation , and While it was tinged with a little regret at having to vacate the chair , yet he felt sure that ineir present Master would sustain the prestige of the lodge , and the harmony and "' PPiness of the brethren .

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Bro . Applebee , in responding for "The Past Masters , " regretted not being able to attend the lodge , but had heard the highest praise given to Bro . Jacobs for the admirable manner in which he had carried out his work that day as their Installing Officer . For himself , he was proud to say that it was many years ago since he was installed as Masterof that lodge , there were then present 63 brethren ; that night they had with them 168 ; and he was proud to see so many brethren present to do honour to the occasion . They were told that they , the old Past Masters , were " fossils , " and they were also told in their grand ritual that some must rule and govern , while others must

submit and obey , and though the Past Masters had ceased to rule they would , in governing , never go beyond the boundary set by the grand principle and tenets of the Order . Bros . Reed , Cleal , and Grice also responded . Bros . Jolly , Chambers , Swiss , Vallon , and others , responded for " The Visitors , " and after " The Officers" had been toasted , the proceedings , which had been most enjoyable , closed . The following ladies and gentlemen sang selections during the evening : Miss Nellie Beare , Miss Clara Price , and Bros . E . T . Walford , J . G . Dickenson , andG . R . Roberts . Bro . Griffiths presided at the piano .

Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . HENRY COLE . The installation meeting of this lodge , which is now 42 years old , was held on Wednesday , the 14 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . Bro . A . J . Hexter , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . Henry Cole , S . W . ; H . A . Turnbull , J . W . ; GeorgeS . Elliott . P . M ., Treas . ; Henry Garrod , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; T . Weeks , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Jones , I . G . ; William Graves , Org . ; Henry

Hexter , P . M . ; Robert W . BennS , P . M . ; James H . Brand , P . M . ; Frederick Kedge , P . M . ; Spencer Homewood , A . W . Beney , Frederick W . Brett , J . G . Young , W . H . Latham , George Grogan , Henry Crabb , Cecil Maltby , William Kedge , William Varney , H . M . Winch , E . J . Johnson , W . Wells , H . E . Lane , W . G . Payne , William Moss , Henry G . French , Frederick Collins , E . J . Dwilley , S . J . Southcombe , George Elliott , and Albert Page . The visitors were Bros . James F . Quartley , 22 S ; Henry Baker , P . M . 2 G 99 ; H . Lewis , W . M . 2590 , P . M . 1558 : H . Massey , P . M . 619 and 102 S ; J .

L . Targett , P . M . 1559 ; H . Lulman , P . M . 1853 ; J . Pilcher Shoviluis , 1641 ; James A . Shelton , P . M . 2579 ; F . J . Ruse , P . M . 65 ; Alfred F . Dottridge , P . M . 172 ; George C . Hudson , P . M . 141 ; F . J . Feldon , S . D . 2579 ; John Shepherd , P . M . 140 ; W . C . Holland , J . D . 140 ; J . E . Chittock , 24 S 5 ; E . L . Greville , 2222 ; J . Williams , 15 ; T . E . Williams , 15 ; Samuel Firminger , S . W . 1559 ; and J . Butzback , 1559 . The W . M . passed Bro . Homewood to the Second Degree , and then gave way to Bro . Benns , P . M ., who had a personal friend among the intending initiates . Bro .

Benns took the chair , and initiated Messrs . Wilmot Ernest Lane and William Zaeharias Payne . Bro . Hexter again took the chair , and in capital style installed Bro . Hy . Cole , S . W ., W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge , who was presented to him by Bro . Henry Garrod , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec , Bro . T . Weeks , P . M ., acting as D . C . Bro . Hexter was invested as I . P . M ., and the following brethren received the collars of office : Bros . H . A . Turnbull , S . W . ; W . Elliott , J . W . ; G . S . Elliott , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Garrod , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; T . Weeks , P . M ., D . C ; T . Jones , S . D . ; F . W . Brett , J . D . j

A . W . Beney , I . G . ; W . Moss , A . D . C . ; E . E . Austin . P . M ., and J . Lines , Stwds .,-W . Graves , Org . ; and J . S . Gregory , Tyler . A Past Master ' s Jewel was presented tc . Bro . Hexter , and several names were given in for initiation and joining . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , and honoured the usual toasts . The music , under the direction of Bro . William Graves , Organist , was performed by the Excelsior Glee Party , Miss Rubie Grey , Miss Clara Pierce , Mr . Henry Slaughter , and Mr . Walter Vernon .

Bro . H . Cole , W . M ., in proposing "The Queen and the Craft , " feelingly referred to the death of Prince Christian Victor , the grandson of the Queen , who went out to South Africa to do what he could for the benefit of the country and the Q aeen , and the brethren would sympathise deeply with her in her loss . Bro . Hemy Garrod , P . G . P ., P . M ., responded to the toast , which included "The Grand Officers . " Bro . Hexter , LP . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M . "

Bro . Henry Cole , W . M ., in leply , said he felt somewhat out of place in his position as W . M ., but he felt very proud to be in it . He accepted the chair wita very great diffidence , as Bro . Garrod would endorse ; but through the kindness of the brethren they unanimously elected him , and all he could do for the credit and the benefit of the Belgrave Lodge he should do . He believed they had in him a very poor M ister . At any rate when he went out of the chair perhaps they would say what they thought of him . He thought very little of himself at present . He hoped he should be spared to do credit to himself and the lodge . Bros . Lane and Payne replied to the toast of "The Initiates . "

Bro . H . Cole , W . M ., proposed "The LP M . and Installing Master , " and slid the brethren saw how Bro . Hexter had performed his duty that evening ; he had given them great satisfaction . He thanked Bro . Hexter for the assistance he had given in the past , which he was sure he would be ready to give in the future . He had much pleasure in attaching to Bro . Hexter ' s breast the jewel which had been unanimously voted to him . Bro . Hexter , as well as all other P .. Vis . of the Belgrave Lodge , were very proud of the lodge ; it was their mother lodge , and they always would be proud of it . Bro . Hexter would be very proud of the jewel , which he deserved ; he had during his year done credit to the lodge , and the brethren were proud of him .

Bro . Hexter , I . P . M ., in reply , said it was his ambition when he was pi iced in the chair to give satisfaction . Tnat had been su passed to-night by the kindl / in inner in which the brethren had appreciated his efforts , as evidenced by the jewel which they had given him . He hoped lie might be spared many years to wear it . He should appreciate it more than anv honour conferred on him by her M jst Gracious Mijesc / . Bros . Lewis , She .. an , Dottridge , Stephens , Hets , Qmtley , Far ^ ect , and L : > wmi . n responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " and the toast of " The P . Mi ., Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers" having been followed by the Tyler ' s toast , the brethren separated , having spent a most pleasant evening .

Zetland Lodge , No . 1311 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . A . W . MAYO ROBSON , M . D ., F . R . C . S . VISIT OK THB PROV . GRAND MASTER , BRO . W . LAWIES J ACKSOM , M . P . The annual festival of the Zetland Lodge , No . 1311 , was celebrated in Leeds on Friday , the iGth instant , under very favourable auspices . The new Master is Bro . Dr . Mayo Robson , whose eminence as an operating surgeon is , as one ol the speakers remarked during the evening , European . This fact alone drew many visitorsand the

, result was one of the largest meetings of a private lodge which Leeds has hitherto witnessed . The Prov . G . Master , Bro . W . L . Jackson , paid a visit to Zetland Lodge on this occasion . He was accompanied by his Deputy , Bro . Richard Wilson , whose recovery from his recent accident is only just complete . The brethren expressed great sithf action at seeing Bro . Wilson ' s cheery tace amongst them again , and many were the congratulations which he received . The lodge was called for 4 . 30 , and shortly after that time Bro . 'H . M . Forbes , W . M ., took the chair , supported by Bros . E . L . Frazer .

I . P . M . ; A . W . Mayo Robson , S . W . ; W . E . B . Marchant , J . W . ; K . Sm . iles P . M ., Chap . ; W . W . Clayton , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; J . W . Smith , Sec ; H . Littlewood „ S . D . ; W . Carby HaU , J . D . ; H . J . Roper . I . G . ; F . Long , Org . ; and T . F . Wheeler , Tyler . Other members of Zetland comprised : Bros . W . D . Hollis , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . G . Blackburn , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W . ; A . Whitehead , P . M . ; G . H . Clemons , P . M . ; Wm . Postlethwaite , P . M . ; M . A . Brigg , P . M . ; I . A Godwin , J . P ., P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Anderson , P . M . ; J . W . Dobson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Jarvis , P . M . ; C . W . 0 . Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; also Bros . Ellis , Glover-Alexander , A , J . Swilt , G . P . Humphrey , Asquith , R . J . Roper , A . L . Whitehead , and J . Macdonald .

rl he visitors were very numerous , and included Bros . W . Lawies Jackson , M . P ., Prov . G . Master ; Richard Wilson , P . M . 2 S 9 , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . Master ; J . C . Malcolm , P . M . 306 , P . G . D ., P . D . P . G . M . ; W . C . Lupton , P . M . 974 , P . P . G . W ., G . D . of Eng ., Mayor of Bradford ( second year ); W . H . Cowper , P . P . G W . N . and E . Yorkshire , P . G . Std . Br . ; C . Letch Mason , P . M . 304 , P . P . G . W . ; F . Cleeves , P . M . 904 , Prov . S . G . W . ; G . II . Parkee , P . M . 154- P . P . G . W . ; G . Bolton , P . M . 154 , P . P . G . Treas . ; Fox Thomas , P . P . G . Chap . N . and E . Yorkshire ; J . H . Clarite , P . P . G . D . of C . Derbyshire ; H . G . E . Green , P . M . 1019 , Prov . G . Sec ; [ Dr . Mossop ,