Consecration Of The Saye And Sele Lodge, No. 1973.

find satisfaction ; but the efficiency of a Masonic brother , of a Masonic lodge , of the Masonic Order , will not find its full perfection without an equal attention to the two former ; they are the harvest of Masonic seed , the outcrop of Masonic zeal , and the pride and glory of the Masonic Craft . Happily stagnation is a thing of the past ; it ' is the opposite danger that awaits us , the fashion that turns men ' s minds towards Masonry . We should be

careful what sort of men we introduce ; we should think more ot the honour that they will bring upon the Craft than the benefit to our lodge by their pounds , shillings , and pence . May the day be yet far distant when our Order will begin to degenerate , and our officers and rulers be lax as to the admission within their ranks . One last point follows from what has been said—the necessity of self-culture , and

selfinstruction in every good Mason . It is an aggregation of merits that makes the Craft ; but the individual Alason must be well instructed himself if he would ever hope to put life and vigour into his lodge . When we are first initiated , and are told that Freemasonry is a progressive science , it is probably that our minds grasp very little beyond the idea of the steps and words of the several degrees . Brethren , that which gives the words a

farther reach and wider scope is , that there should be a daily advance in Masonic knowledge ; and thus , if he truly desires to become a Master in the Craft , he will not rest content with the ceremonies in the lodge , but he will seek to carry with him , into the outer world , further stores of Masonic knowledge , and use to their fullest extent those mental faculties with which the Great Architect of the Universe has enriched him . It is not infrequent to

find Past Masters , who have the shallowest acquaintance with the landmarks of the Order , and ideas perfectly unpractical , which when put to the test break down . However scanty , the materials lie to his hand , and the diligent craftsman will be amply rewarded by a reasoning study of the details of all the offices to which he will be called in the different Degrees . 'These will repay any amount of search and labour ,

and shape the roughest ashlar of the uninitiated into the perfect ashlar of perfect Masonry . Universally spreading among the intelligent classes , Masonry is making vast and rapid strides , having within its pale all creeds , nations , languages , and people ; it is winning its way , slowly perhaps , but surely overcoming the prejudices ot the unmasonic world . Brethren , a great necessity is laid ' upon each of us that we be able to give an answer to all

gainsayers , and a reason for adherence to our tenets . Loyalty to the Order demands all this . If our beloved Craft will not endure the light of truth then let her go ; but the more strictly we court enquiry into our objects and achievements , the more we seek to impress those around us what Freemasonry is , the nearer we shall come to the idea set up—not simply a Master Mason but a Master of Masonry . Brethren , connected as ive are by the ties

of a mysterious brotherhood , let us never weaken those ties . In the mysteries of our Order we are taught our duty to God , to our sovereign , to our neig hbour , and to ourselves . Let us fulfil our obligations with fidelity , for that will bring peace of mind here , which is the noblest of earth's possessions , and will gain for us hereafter an entrance into that Grand Lodge above , where the Great Architect of the World rules and lives for ever .

At the conclusion of the oration the anthem was sung , after which the lodge board was uncovered and the dedication prayer given . The Prov . Grand Master , assisted by the Wardens and the Chaplain , performed the imposing ceremony of consecration , and the formation of the Saye and Sole Lodge was then complete . The chair was then taken by Bro . LUCAS , a P . M . of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , who performed the ceremony of installation for Bro . J . Giesman

Chillingworth , the W . M . designated in the warrant , who in his turn invested Bros . F . Wood , as the S . W . ) and A . H . Bateman , as the J . W ., named in the warrant . Bro . Dr . Spurrell was elected Treasurer of the lodge , but the appointment of Secretary was deferred . The other officers appointed and invested were—Bros . E . B . Bright , S . D . ; Elliott , J . D . ; Rev . F . Gribbell , Chaplain ; S . W . Gibson , I . G . ; and Martin , Tyler .

Bro . Dr . Spurrell was elected to represent the lodge at the next festivals of all the Masonic Charities . The whole of the present members of the lodge were formed into a Committee to frame the bye-laws of ihe lodge . A vote of thanks was proposed to the Consecrating Officers for having performed the ceremony ; but

Lord H OLMESDALE , in reply , said that , while thanking them for the compliment implied in the vote , he considered it unnecessary , because as Prov . Grand Master it was a duty which he owed to the province to perform the ceremony which they had that day gone through . A vote of thanks was passed to the Grand Officers who had assisted the consecrating officers , and to the Installing Masters , which was acknowledged by Bro . EASTES , D . P . G . M ., and Bro . LUCAS .

A vote of thanks was also passed to the Rev . II . Cummings for the very able oration which he had delivered .

The Rev . B ROTHER briefly returned thanks , regretting the illness of Bro . Rev . Jamblin , who , he was sure , would have performed the duty much better than he himself had been able to . There were no less than thirteen names proposed as members , either for joining or initiation .

The J . WARDEN gave notice of motion for next meeting to limit the number of members of the lodge to thirty , whereupon a brother enquired if such a regulation was allowable , and the Prov . Grand Master ruled that it was provided it formed part of the bye laws . The lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to

the Home lor Decayed Merchant Seamen , the large room in which Institution had been placed at their disposal for the purposes of the banquet . After the dinner , which was very well served b y Mrs . E . S . Starling , of the Prince of Wales Hotel , Erith , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , but our report has already reached a length which precludes us detailing the speeches which were of the usual genial character . '

The following is the list of the brethren present as appeared from the signature book : —

Bros . Lord Holmesdale ; Kev . | . Harrison ; Rev . K . jamblin ; 1 . Mills , P . P . G . S . W . ; S . Abbott , P . M . iij 2 ; N . Martin , 259 ; Joseph Storey , P . P . G . Sup . Wks . ; T . D . Hayes , 913 ; H . Gordon , P . G . D . Middx . ; A . K . Thorpe , P . G . Treas . ; F . H . Cozens , Org . yo 7 ; S . Lucas , 192 ; S . Inward , 192 ; G . Tedder , 1107 ; W . G . Kentish , 1295 ; C . Jolly , yi 3 ; W . I . Hilton , P . M . ; C . Adams ; J . Elliott , 92 ; A . A . Spencer , P . G . Sec . ; S . YV . Gibson , 91 , 1 ; II . Kendall , 72 S ; II . G . Buss , Asst .

G . Sec . ; T . Judkins , 299 ; II . Mason , 913 ; W . Sadler , G . Tyler ; T . D . Richardson , 913 ; Dr . Barnes , 1350 ; F . E . Houghton , 913 ; G . Graham , 105 ; C . Coupland , P . P . G . J . W . ; A . Penfold , 913 ; E . T . Bright , P . P . G . J . W . ; II . G . Macdonald , 057 ; D . Hewlett , 10 ; F . Wood , 112 ; F . B . Gribell , 1 S 37 ; H . Cummings , P . P . G . Chap . Cornwall ; T . Tark , 107 ; W . C . Fooks , D . C . Emulation , P . P . S . W . Kent ; and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) .

Supreme Grand Chapter.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

Ihe following is the agenda of business to be transacted in Supreme Grand Chapter on Wednesday , the 2 nd August next : — The minutes of the lost Quarterly Convocation to be read ind confirmed . THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE 01 ' GENERAL PURPOSES . 'To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined the accounts from the 19 th April , to the iSth Julv , 1 S 82 , both

inclusive , which they find to be as follows . — To Balance , Grand Chapter ... £ 1813 17 2 By Purchaseof , Ci , 50 oConsols „ „ Unappropriated at 101 \ and Commission £ 1524 7 C Account ... 199 18 11 „ Disbursements during the , ,, Subsequent receipts ... 3 S 6 11 o quarter ... ... 210 13 3 „ Balance _ ... 4 C 4 10 5 ,, ,, in Unappropriated Account ... 200 9 11

£ - ' 4 oo 7 1 1 £ 2400 7 1 which Balances are in the Bank of England , Western Branch . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following Petitions : — 1 st . From Comps . Thomas John Jackman as Z . ; Charles Shaw as H . ; John Braim as J ; and six others , lor a Chapter to be attached to the Combermere Lodge , No . 752 , Melbourne , to be called "The Combermere Chapter , " and to meet at the Masonic Hali , Lonsdale-street , Melbourne , Victoria .

2 nd . From Comps . William Goodacrc as '/ .. ; John Robert England as H . ; William Greatorex as J . ; and six others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Urmston Lodge , No . 1730 , Urmston , to be called "The Urmston Chapter , " and to meet at the Lord Nelson Hotel , Urmston , Lancashire .

3 rd . rrom oomps . Daniel Keen Congdon as / . ; John Frederick Stone as H . ; Barrington Clarke Wood as J . ; and eight others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Freemantle Lodge , No . 1003 , Freemantle , to be called " The West Australian Chapter , " and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Freemantle , Western Australia .

These Petitions being in all respects regular , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received a Memorial from the Comps . of the Royal Cumberland Chapter , No . 41 , Bath , praying for a Charter authorising them to wear a Centenary Jewel , in accordance with the resolution passed by the Supreme Grand Chapter

on the 1 st of I < ebruary , 1862 . I his memorial being in form , and the Chapter having proved an uninterrupted existence of 100 years , the Committee recommend that the prayer thereof be granted . ( Signed ) JOHN CREATON , Grand Treasurer , President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C ., n ) th July , 1882 .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee met at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , undei the presidency of Col . Creaton , when there were also present Bros . Woodford , Taltershall , Letchworth , Rucker , Dubois . Gladwell , Caney , C . G . Brown , Webb , Barton , Spooner , and E . C . Massey ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the General Committee of 29 th June were read and verified ; and the minutes of the Joint Committee , as to proposed alteration of the days of election , the Quarterly General Court of 8 th inst ., and the House Committee of same date , were read for information .

It was moved , seconded , and carried that the recommendation of the House Committee for the painting of the infirmary ( . £ 46 ) , and for inside painting of the Institution ( £ " 195 ) , at a total cost of £ 241 , be approved and adopted . 'The further recommendation for the ventilation of the diningroom and the Committee-room was also approved .

In reply to Bro . WOODFORD , who inquired what was being done in regard to the drains at the Institution , the SECRETARY stated that the matter was at present in a very immature state . Colonel Leach had offered his further assistance , which had been accepted , and the work of examination had been commenced .

Ihe CHAIRMAN added that the House Committee were carefully watching the matter , to prevent the possibility of any unnecessary time being occupied upon the work , which would be completed as quickly as possible . The SECRETARY read the opinion of Bro . . Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , upon the case submitted to him upon the question which arose upon Bro . Molesworlh ' s proposition for purchasing the admission to

the Institution for 170 guineas of banny Wright , who has a sister already in the Institution . The Grand Registrar gave it as his opinion that the fact of a sister being already in the Institution would not prevent an admission by purchase , as proposed ; and , further , that in a case of purchase a petition was unnecessary , and that a properly qualified girl is a girl whose birth qualifications would entitle her to admission if elected .

Bro . Di / Hois said that as the matter had been referred to the Grand Registrar , that the Committee should accept his opinion , and that the case should be acted upon . Bro . WOODFORD suggested that the most orderly procedure would be to move that the opinion which the Committee had heard read be received ,

and that Bro . Dubois should thereafter proceed by a separate motion . This suggestion was acted upon . The CHAIRMAN put the question that the Grand Registrar ' s opinion be received and entered upon the minutes , and then Bro . Dubois moved that the opinion be acted upon , in the case of Fanny Wright , under the existing rules as interpreted by the Grand Registrar . This was seconded by Bro . LETCHWORTH .

Bro . C . G . BROWN proposed as an amendment , that the question be deferred until after the Quarterly Court in October had been held . The amendment having been seconded was put b y the CHAIRMAN and lost ; after which the orig inal motion was put and carried by a large majority .

Bro . LETCHWORTH said that lie had noticed that the fee endorsed upon the case submitted to the Grand Registrar had been struck out b y him , and he therefore proposed as Bro . Mclntyre would not accept his professional fee , that the Secretary be instructed to convey to him the thanks of the Committee for the opinion he had given .

Bro . RUCKER gave notice of motion for the Quarterly Court , " That a gratuity of thirty-five guineas be granted to Miss Triggs , one of the assistant governesses , who had been appointed mistress of the Dublin Masonic Female School . " Miss 'Triggs has been twenty years at the Institution .