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Masonry in general , and of that Province especially . The Chairman then proposed the health of four Grand Masters of other provinces—Lord Methuen , Wiltshire , Bro . W . W . B . Beach , Hampshire ; Viscount Holmesdale , Kent ; Lord Skelmersdale , West Lancashire . He most sincerely thanked them for attending that day , and he could only hope that he should prove as good a Provincial Grand

Master as they weie . Lord Methuen briefly responded . He said Alasonry was largely compounded of loyalty and charity . They all knew that their charity abounded , and that nothing could destroy their loyalty . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., in responding , said he could not help coming down that day to see his old

friend , Bro . Montague G jest , installed as Provincial Grand Master . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., in responding , referred to the thoroughly amicable feelings which existed between the Provinces of Hampshire and Dorsetshire . Lord Skelmersdale said hc appeared that day before them in two characters—as Deputy Grand Master of

the United Grand Lodge cf England , and as Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire . He could assure them , as Grand Master of a Province having more than So lodges , with the largest Masonic constituency of any province of England , that thc brethren of Dorset had the hearty greetings of the lodges over whom he had ruled . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Officers

Past and Present , of the Grand Lodge , " and he associated with the toast a gentleman whose name was familiar to all of them , Lord Henry Thynne . He knew the toast would call forth the hearty response which it always did . He would mention in connection with the toast the names of Bros . Hervey , Grand Secretary ; Sir Albert Woods , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; and Chevalier Kuhe , Grand

Organist . Lord Henry Thynne , in responding , said he could assure them that for various reasons he had much pleasure in being present . He was greatly pleased at seeing the enthusiastic way in which his old friend , Bro . Montague Guest , was received into this province . He also expressed his satisfaction at seeing the good

fellowship whicli existed between the provinces of Dorsetshire and Wiltshire . Bro . J . Hervey , Grand Secretary , said he had been much gratified with the manner in which the proceedings of that day had been carried out . When he looked at the services rendered by Bro . Sir Albert Woods he felt they must acknowledge that the officers of the Grand Lodge were alive

tothe duties devolving upon them , and were always ready to perform those duties . Although that was not the first time he had been present at their Provincial Grand Lodge he was impressed that day by the manner in which everything had been carried out , and by the hospitality shown them —( cheers)—and which he had never seen exceededhe might sav he had never seen equalled . He felt he

must pay this tribute to the generosity and kind feeling of the chairman . ( Cheers . ) Sir Albert Woods also briefly responded . He said that he , like the previous speaker , had felt it his duty to be present on that occasion , and to render any assistance in his power , which every officer of the Grand Lodge was always ready to do , and if he had contributed in any way

to the success of the ceremony hc was pleased . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Wilhelm Kuhe , Grand Organist , in responding , expressed thc pleasure hc felt in being present that day . Twenty-one years ago he spent his honeymoon in that very house , and he had a dim recollection of several lads who al that lime were dressed in jackets ( laughter . ) These

were now men , and it was a great pleasure to him to be there again that day to witness Bro . Montague Guest ' s installation as Provincial Grand Master . ( Cheers . ) According to custom thc box was passed round in aid of the Masonic charities . The collection amounted to £ -1 3 - 3 d -

The Chairman said although the toast he was about to propose came at a late hour of the evening , yet he was sure it was not to them the least in importance . It was " The Health of the Deputy Grand Master of the Province , and Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers . " The Chairman made special allusion to Bro . W . Eliot , of

Weymouth , a Past P . G . M . of Dorset , who had been 6 i years a Mason , and was the oldest member of thc fraternity in the ounty . He regretted Bro . Eliot , owing to his great age , was unable to be present that evening , but he should like to read the following letter which had been received from him .-

—Weymouth , i 2 th May , 1877 . To the Right Worshipful P . G . Master . Deputy G . Master , and Brethren _ f the Province cf Dors .-t . My dear Brethren , — During the long period I have been a Freemason , having been initiated in the All Souls Lodge , Weymouth , in the year 1816 , I have on many occasions received from the

brethren < f thc Prounce of Dorset repeated marks of their kindness and brotherly affection towards me , but the address , or I may say the resolution , passed at the Provincial Grand Lodge held at Shaftesbury on the 14 th September , 18 7 6 , affords me still greater gratification . In the evening of my life , whilst memory gilds the past and hope looks brightlv on the future , my proudest

consolation is thc recollection of your brotherly esteem and affection towards mc , not only on thc present occasion , but during the period 1 had the happiness to preside over you as your P . G . Master . And now R . W . Master , I sincerely congratulate you on your appointment as P . G . Master of Dorset , a high and

distinguished situation , anil I congratulate you , my brethren , < m having a P . G . Master who will do honour to Freemasonry , and whose life I earnestly pray may be prolonged for very many yeais to rule and direct Freemasonry in this Province . In conclusion , my dear brethren , let me most earnestly

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mpress on your minds not to neglect the practice of the fundamental truths of our Order , and may that bright morning star whose rising brought peace and salvation to the faithful and obedient of the human race be your shield , buckler , and stronghold , and may the Grand Architect of the Universe , the disposer of all events and the giver of all good , instil into all our hearts a deep sense of

His power , goodness , and mercy , and may He pour down His blessing on you , my dear brethren , and at the termination of your eartbly career receive you into His heavenly lodge , where peace and joy reign to all eternity . With fraternal regard I remain , very sincerely , WILLIAM ELIOT . Past P . G . M . of Dorset . I very much regret that the infirmities of old age prevent

my joining you this day to assist at the installation of your P . G . Master . My best wishes are with you . The Chairman proceeded to say that it would be his endeavour to work with the Grand Officers of the Province , ar . d he was sure they would assist him to the best of their power . He would connect with the toast thc name of Bro . T . B . Hanham , who was for the second time the Provincial Grand Senior Warden .

Bro . Hanham , in returning thanks , said he did not think he should be called upon to respond to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers of Durset , , vho attended on that occasion , and whom he so unworthily represented . They gavetheir thorough acquiescence to the appointment of Provincial Grand Master that had been made , and they were determined to show that was their feeling by

supporting their Provincial Grand Master , and maintaining that position which the province of Dorset had achieved . He hoped all the Provincial Grand Officers would concur in his remarks . Lord Skelmersdale said he rose to propose a toast which was not strictly Masonic , viz "The Health of Sir Ivor Guest . " He was sorrv that Sir Ivor was not one them .

( Hear , hear . ) They all owed him a debt of gratitude for enabling his brother to entertain them so regally that evening . He was sure they would drink the toast with hearty cheers ( Applause . ) The Chairman proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " connecting with the toast several brethren present belonging to the Meridian Lodge ofthe 31 st Regiment , stationed

at Portland , and particularly mentioning the names of Bro . Montagu , the son of their Deputy Grand Master , and Bro . Ralph Harbord , brother of Lord Suffield—Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk—who was an active Mason . Brother Montagu briefly responded . Brother Rev . Dr . Collis also responded .

The Chairman then proposed " The Masonic Chanties . Lord Methuen had said that the motto of Freemasonry was loyalty and charity , and he could not help asking them to drink the health of Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary to thc Benevolent Institution . Bro . F . Binckes said the toast had come home to them

when they heard all present join 111 wishing happiness and prosperity to the institution just mentioned by thc Provincial Grand Master . But another toast ought not to be forgotten . There was a large amount of Masonic distress which they were called upon to relieve and assist in every way they could , but hc should not take advantage ot an exceptionally auspicious occasion like that to occupy their

time with regard to it . He thought they might boast upon their inexhaustible loyalty ami charity , and he asked them to give their thanks to Mr . Benett-Stanford , who had accepted the position of Steward of the Boys' School this year , and to assist him in taking up a good list of subscriptions with him . He hoped the brethren would support him both materially and personally , and be was proud to acknowledge the present Right Worshipful Grand Master

as one of the most munificent supporters of thc benevolent institutions . ( Cheers . ) He had every confidence that , under his benign rule , the Province of Dorset would reap the greatest advantage . ( Applause . ) Bro . Terry said he thanked them very sincerely on bchall ofthe Benci . lent Institution . He was most grateful to them for the support which it had received from the province , and hc felt certain that the effort which would be made on the following Friday would result more

successfully . The brethren then separated , highly gratified with the princely liberality with which they had been entertained .

Consecration Of The Henry Muggeridge Lodge, No. 1679.

CONSECRATION OF THE HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE , NO . 1679 .

On Saturday list this new London lodge was consecrated by Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , at the Prince George Hotel , Park-road , Dalston . The arrangements whicli had been made for the ceremony were perfect , and Bro . _ . B . Ciichton , proprietor of the hotel , had

exerted himself to the utmost to render thc day a complete success . On entering the hotel the brethren found all the approaches to the lodge-room bordered by a profuse collection of elegant ferns and flowers , while thc lodge-room itself was decorated with Masonic and national flags . The room provided was a very commodious one , and Bro . Crichton hail at his own expense adapted it to the

wants of thc Craft by shutting it off from thc outside portion by a double door in one part of the wall , and placing a new door to lead from the clothing and preparing room to the lodge . The room was admirably adapted for holding a Masonic lodge , as it had the advantage of a quiet locality , wherein passing street sounds

would not be likely to interfere with tbe due performance of the ceremonial observances . The ceremony was opened shortly before four o ' clock , when thc brethren were marshalled by Bro , II . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , who acted as D . C . ; and the brethren who joined in thc procession were Bros . John

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Hervey , Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assist . nt Grand Secretary ; W . T . Howe , Assistant Grand Pursuivant Henry Muggeridge , P . M . 192 and 715 -, Francis Felloes ' S . W . 192 ; Edward F . Storr , W . M . 22 ; J . Lorkin , 192 Henry Birdseye , P . M . 715 ; John Jonas , P . M . 71-. ' A . H . Tattershall , P . M . 140 ; Joseph Defriez , W . M . 4 S ' J . D . 1278 ; W . . ] . Hunter , 228 ; Thomas Goodes , S . \ V

12 S 8 ; H . J . Thompson , P . M . 192 , 869 , P . P . G . S . W Herts ; J . B . Scriven , P . G . S ., P . M . 3 ; S . W . Iron , " D . C . 1579 ; Henry John , 749 ; R . W . Robinson , . S . Lazarus , 53 ; G . C . Young , 820 ; Thomas White P . M . 22 ; T . Burdett Yeoman , S . W . 1460 ; Thomas ' Richardson , 1599 ; J . H . Weedon , P . M . 715 ; C . Lnrkin 1524 ; George Phythian , S . W . 22 ; Edwin Payne . Organist 1261 ; William George , 742 ; Mark H ib .

bard , 22 ; John Ealves , 174 ; H . Wat . Lis , 72 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ( Freemason ); W . Freduick 1264 ; G . Blackie , S . D . 1426 ; Henry Leah , J . W . ; I .- Ernest Dietrich , 1524 ; Oscar Dietrich , 1524 ; Thomas Charles Chapman , P . M . and Treas . 1524 E . B . Crichtm , S . D ., S 6 9 and 192 , and H . P . Matthews , 5 6 9 . Bro . Geo , Bilby , Org . 1 Si , presided at the harmonium , and played

a march as the procession entered . Bro . Hervey , on taking his seat , placed Bro . Henry Muggeridge on hisleft as P . M ., Bro . Birdseye as S . W ., Bro . John Jonas as J . W ., Bro . J , B . Scriven as Sec , Bro . George Phythian as I . G ., and , as we have said above , Bro . H . G . Buss as D . C . He then formally opened the lodge in the three degrees , and offered up the prayer usually rendered by the Chaplain . After the

brethren had taken their scats , Bro . George Bilby played a voluntary on the harmonium , and at its termination , Bro . John Hervey said : Brethren , it is usual on these occasions to address a few observations to the brethren round the room , but I shall not trouble you with many remarks on the present occasion , but I should not like the business of the day to commence without expressing the

great gratification I feel in coming down here to-day to perform the ceremony of consecration of a lodge which is about to be presided over by so . eminent a Mason as my good brother on my left . I can assure you I fee' much complimented by being invited to perform the ceremony this day , and nothing should have interfered with the pleasure which I anticipated in having the opportunity of

placing him in the chair of a lodge bearing his name . It is not often that one has the opportunity of installing an old friend , I may say , in a new place ; it is not of .-en that it falls to thc lot of old Masons like Bro . Muggeridge and nrvseU 10 eiv . ii . befi . re ihe Craft to take the control of a l . ulye rth . n we avc not quite so young as we used to be , and once more enter into thc arena of competition perhaps

with not more experienced brethren , biit at any rate with our juniors in the science , and those who from circumcumstances of health and other reasons are probably more vigorous than we are ourselves ; therefore it is to me a peculiar pleasure to come here this day . I have known your—our—respected Bro . Muggeridge many years , anil I believe that to know him is to respect him . Therefore

it is that we are assembled here this day , and I see around me many of those with whom I have been associated some years past in various grades of Masonry , assembled here to take part in the proceedings of the day . That those proceedings may be carried to a successful issue is my earnest hope , and that the lodge which we arc about to const-crate now will , under the experienced

guidance of our good friend , attain to a position which will be second to few in the Craft , I sincere !) trust . Young as it is , it will be guided in its course bj a very experienced brother , and a brother who knows howto carry out everything which he undertakes in Masonry wilh success , and wilh , I may say , eclat . We all know the gatherings which take place annually , now , at the

Cannon-street Hotel , and I recollect the time when they used to take place at-Radlcy's , and I am quite sure they tend to stimulate the feelings of brethren who are entering Masonry to exert themselves , to show that they are willing to work for thc honours which the Craft gives , and for the offices which may be conferred upon them . No lodge can be carried on without good officers , and if the officers

be good , yet if they do not attend , then there is a lapse which we all know who have worked a lodge , creates a difficulty . If cither of the officers are absent or incapable thry injure tbe working of the lodge . Our good brother here will , I know , so tutor his ofiicers that there is lit ''* chance of their net being efficient in thc various offices they undertake to fill . But , brethren , I would ask those who arc about to take office this day not to leave Bro .

Muggeridge in thc lurch when their services are wanted , but to attend at the time named in the summons , and to be ready to perform the duties they have to fulfil at t , 1 £ proper time ; or if they are unable to attend at the proper hour , that they should give him timely notice of their inability to attend . You will pardon me for making these few obs-rvalions . I have told you already how g ' " ' am to perforin thc ceremonies of to-day , and how p leased I am to sec an old friend , not with a new face , but at any

rate in a new position . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Henry Muggeridge , in place of the Chap lain thereupon delivered the oration , which all brethren » 'lw have seen Bro . Muggeridge consecrate a lodge are we acquainted with , wherein he sketches the three degrees 0 Freemasonry , and explains their application to the l " man upon the earth , and hi ? preparation for a future s a

uf bliss . When this oration had been concluded , Bro . "' " '/ proceeded with the consecration and dedication ot ^ lodge . This having been peiformed , Bro . Henry - >^ gt ridge was installed by Bro , Hervey as W . M ., the n Jjiuuy- v \ . i : j ni-Liii-u uy iJlU . IltlV-J _ a »>•»• -., - . declared to

Master being presented by Bro . Buss , and found well skilled in the noble science , and fitted to I ^ side over thc lodge . The installation took p lace bef ° Br 0 i numerous board of Installed Masters , who , on J Muggeridge being placed in the chair , offered him ^ ^ hearty congratulations on his selection by the I rim-