Consecration Of Horsa Lodge, No. 2208, Bournemouth.

which are Faith , Hope , and Charity . Faith is the substance of things hoped for , the evidence of ih ngs not seen . Faith is the foundation of our hopes , it is the chief support of civilised society , it is the bond of friendship , it is the cementing and connecting link of all things human . And having faith we rise to hope . Hope is an anchor of the soul , sure and steadfast , which entereth into that which is within the veil . Hope enables us to trust that God will give us according to His promise . It cheers us in all our ways ,

sustains us in a \\ our trials , enables us to go on in the midst of difficulties and dangers , and boldly to maintain the struggle in what we know to be a just and righteous cause , even though all things around us seem dark and gloomy ; and having faith and hope we rise to Charity , to love towards God—Charity , which is the bond of perfectness , which shall endure when faith has been swallowed up in sight , and hope has received its fulfilment . Thuswith our thoughts continually ascending up to God , and descending ,

, bringing down heavenly thoughts , we are enabled to learn and practise our duty towards our brethren . This duty is based on brotherly love , relief , and truth . Brotherly love which teaches us that all men are born from the same stock , bound together by a common humanity , that high and low , rich and poor , are brought into this world for the mutual help and support which each require from the other . Brotherly love which binds together Masons of every raceand ever language , without distinction of sect or party ,

, Recognising then that we are all kinned together , we exercise Relief . It is a duty incumbent upon all to relieve Ihe distressed , but especially amongst Masons is this virtue binding . It is then our duty , as well as our privilege , to help the suffering , to assuage the grief , to bring back peace to the troubled mind , of those whom we call brothers . But to feel brotherly love , to exercise relief , we need truth—truth in all our doings , truth in all our actions . We must then especially take care that the words of truth are

always upon our lips , and that sincerity is in all our actions . Such is the nature of Freemasonry , such its principles to have faith in God , hope that he \ yill do that which He has promised , love to . vards Him by whom and for whom are all things . To love our brethren and feel that they are with us , to speak always well of our brethren , never to condemn without sure grounds , and even then to refrain from speaking when we cannot speak well . Can anything tend more to the glory of God ? Can anything be more

conducive to bring peace on earth and promote goodwill among men ? following and acting upon these principles we shall be Freemasons indeed . Free to and free from . Free to every virtue and free from every vice , and so living and acting we shall exchange , after our life ' s work is done , these earthly houses made with hands for those heavenly and eternal mansions which the Great Architect of the Universe , is preparing for those who endeavour here below to follow His precepts and live according to His commands .

The usual consecrating ceremony was then proceeded with , and after the Final Benediction the W . M . designate , Bro . H . N . Jenkins , was presented for installation , and after taking the obligation was installed W . M . by a large Board of Installed Masters , and was afterwards saluted in ancient form . Bro . E . Worth , P . M . 195 , was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . H . Beamish , Tyler . The following were appointed officers for the ensuing

year : —Bro . D . VVilliams . P . M . 686 , 1308 , P . P . S . G . W . Bristol , acting I . P . M . ; F . Holland , S . W . ; E . W . Cross , jun ., J . VV . ; J . McWilliam , P . M . 195 , P . P . G . P . Hants and Isle of Wight , Chap . ; J . B . Atkinson , P . M . 195 , P . P . J . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , Sec ; J . H . Moore , S . D . ; C Waters , J . D . ; F . Budden , 195 , VV . M . 622 , P . G . D . C . Dorset , D . C ; and J . J . Brazier , I . G .

The D . P . G . M . concluded , in a most impressive style , the ceremony of installation amidst loud applause . Several names were proposed as joining members and initiates , and the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M .. P . G . Chap ., the P . G . Wardens and Secretary , were elected honorary members by acclamation . The WORSHU'I ' UL MASTER thanked the D . P . G . M . and P . G . Officers

for their attendance that day to constitute the Horsa Lodge , and also the D . P . G . M . for the honour he had conferred upon the lodge and himself by installing him . It was a honour to be the first W . M ., and he fully appreciated it , and hoped the lodge would progress . In conclusion , he pinned a founder ' s jewel on the breast of the D . P . G . M ., and begged of him to accept it in the name of the founders . ( Applause . )

The W . M ., Bro . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., said he thanked the VV . M and brethren heartily and sincerely for the kind reception accorded to him that day . He had occupied a difficult position , it being the first time since he had been appointed D . P . G . M . that he had an opportunity of performing any

such ceremony as he had that day . He felt he had been somewhat unsuccessful , but if he had it was through being over-anxious to excel himself , snd he therefore claimed their indulgence . He was deeply sensible of the gift of the jewel , which would prove a lasting momento of a pleasing ceremony . He again wished the lodge every success .

Bro . MORTIMER , P . J . G . W ., thanked the W . Master and brethren for the honour conferred on his colleagues by electing them as honorary members .

A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Mortimer Heath , G . Chap ., for his attendance , and he returned thanks . The Horsa Lodge was then closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the Bijou Hall , were Bro . C . G . Dacre provided a recherche banquet , the room being tastefully decorated

by Bro . W . J . Worth , with curtains and flowers , and plants provided by Bros . E . White and j . H . Slaymaker . During the dinner a string band occupied the stage and discoursed pleasant music . Owing to the last train leaving at 7 . 31 p . m ., the D . P . G . M ., and others who had come from Southampton and Portsmouth , had to leave before the banquet had concluded . The following toasts were dulv

honoured;"The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were proposed by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER . . Bro . E . W . REBBECK , P . M . 195 , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , proposed "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Presentand Past , " to which Bro . MORTIMER HEATH , P . G . Chap ., responded ,

The toast of "The R . W . P . G . M . of Hants and Isle of Wight , Bro . VV , W . B . Beach ; the D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Le Feuvre ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " was proposed by Bro . H . J , ATKINS . 195 , P . M . 1764 , P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , and acknowledged by Bro . J . B . ATKINSON , P . M . 195 , P . P . J . G . D , Hants and I . of VV "The VV . M . of Horsa Lodge" was proposed by Bro . MORTIMER HEATH , and responded to by Bro . H . N . JENKINS .

The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed " The Hengist Lodge , " which was responded to by Bro . J . SHEMMONDS , VV . M . 195 . " The Visitors "—proposed by Bro . D . R . WILLIAMS , P . P . S . G . W . Bristol—was responded to by Bros . HARRIS , P . M . 187 and 1296 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Sec . Bristol ; W . H . MILES , 2158 ; H . VAN MARLE , VV . MJ 132 ; A . T . TREHEARNE , S . D . 657 ; and F . BUDDEN , 195 , VV . M . 622 , P . G . D . C . Dorset .

"The Officers of the Horsa Lodge" was proposed by Bro . C . T MILES , I . P . M . 195 , and duly acknowledged . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was proposed by Bro . J . H MOORE .

The Tyler ' s and "The Horsa " toasts concluded the proceedings . It would be discourteous to conclude without mentioning the names of Bros . Atkinson and C . Waters for their exertions to make the day a success , and their attention to the visiting brethren . The lodge was furnished by Bro . George Kenning .

Centenary Of The Grand Lodge Of Maryland.—Ii.

CENTENARY OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MARYLAND . —II .

BY BRO . W . J . HUGHAN . The financial condition of the Grand Lodge in this—its centenary year is good . The Grand Treasurer thus describes the state of affairs ; " The promise to pay of the Grand Lodge is looked upon as gilt-edged paper , and will bring money at any time at the lowest market rates . Our debt is being gradually reduced , and the time is coming when wecan have another jubilee to celebrate that event . "

The President of the Lodge of Relief read a remarkable report . It seems that the " General Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada " was originated b y the Grand Lodge of Maryland September 1 st , 1885 , wilh 25 members . To-day it has enrolled the names of 400 subscribers , " consisting of Boards of Relief , entire Grand Jurisdictions ,

and individual lodges , covering almost the entire territory of the United States and Canada , and whose work in detecting and exposing unworthy applicants for Masonic Charity has become a permanent feature of the Order . " VVe sadly want such an organisation to guide and instruct all the provinces of England , for indiscriminate relief is more of a curse than a blessing in the long run , and detrimental to our true interests .

1 he Grand Lodge then did a noble act . In response to the report of the Chairman of Historical Committee , the members ot Grand Lodge decided to vote the large sum of 1450 dollars—( it looks most in dollars , but £ 290 is a good amount , considering the large donations previously made )—to enable Bro . Schultz to continue the publication of his invaluable " History

of Freemasonry in Maryland . " General Shryock , G . M ., and others have been most lavish supporters of the enterprise in the past , and through Bro . Schultz ' s great exertions and researches , and their financial support of the undertaking , Maryland will have one of the best histories , Masonically , of any Grand Lodge in the universe .

Medals have been struck commemorative of the 200 th meeting and the 100 th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge one of the latter—of gold—being presented to the Grand Master by past Grand Master Carter on behalf of the Committee , and then Past Grand Master Tyson presented the Grand Master with a bronze bust of their trusted chief on behalf of the Craft .

General Shryock called on Past Grand Master Vaux , of Philadelphia , to respond for him , a custom not usual in this country , but apparently easy for Bro . Vaux to discharge , as he did it right well . Addresses were also delivered by the Grand Masters , or Past G . M . ' s of Quebec , Pennsylvania , Massachusetts , Virginia , Dist . of Columbia , and Bro . Macpherson , of Canada . The Grand Master said it was decided that Maryland brethren were to do little speaking on the occasion , but to conclude that evenings' work he called

upon their Past Grand Master Latrobe for a few words , which were certainly to the point . He remarked that he had held office as G . M . for eight years , and when " he resigned in order not to have himself forgotten , they had him painted , and there he was on the wall , whether he is like himself or not , brethren could judge for themselves , although he had been informed by the worthy Grand Treasurer that to set him off they had him varnished . " He commenced his career as a Freemason as far back as 1824 , and in conclusion he declared " He had never lost his interest in the Craft , " and would

remain in it "for the time of life which may yet be allotted to him , which will be for many more years , if the wishes of his numerous friends were to be the test . On May nth , the Grand Lodge resumed " work , " and with the G . M . in the chair , four Past G . M . ' s , and a vast number of distinguished visitors . The addresses of welcome were delivered by Bro . Tyson , M . W . PastG . M .,

in terms so choice and hearty that I should like to have them all reprinted in these pages , but time forbids . Several of the responses were most appropriate , especially that from the Grand Master of Delaware , a "daughter " of Maryland , who also promised " 300 strong" from his Grand Lodge to take part in the procession , & c , of the next day . The real Centennial Celebration was held on May 12 th , the other meetings being mainly introductory to the great Reception , at which all the

installed officers of all Grand Lodges throughout the world , and other distinguished brethren were invited , and those who responded were treated so heartily that all will long remember the auspicious event . The letters of " Regrets" occupied many pages , the first given being from the Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro G . M ., and the second from our Deputy Grand

Master . More than a dozen else were read from brethren hailing from this country , so it is evident Grand Master Shryock and his officers were not idle , long before the "big day " arrived . There were 4700 brethren "in line , " besides the numerous company in scores of carriages , so the procession was worthy of the occasion .

Nothing appears to have been lacking , and even the hospitality of the Grand Lodge was not exhausted on the 12 th , for subsequently excursions and carriage parties continued for days , until at last even the best must end , and finally the Grand Master got away , and the Centennial Celebration was over ! The History of the Grand Lodge , by the Orator of the day , must furnish material for another article .

Sale Of Second Portion Of The Pythagoras Lodge Library, New York.

SALE OF SECOND PORTION OF THE PYTHAGORAS LODGE LIBRARY , NEW YORK .

The Catalogue is now ready of the second portion of the valuable Library of the " Pythagoras Lodge , No . 1 , " New York , which will be put up to the "highest bidder" on November ioth and vith , 1887 . The auctioneers are Messrs . Geo . A . Leavitt and Co ., New York , instructed by the respected " Masonic Publishing Company , " of the same city ( 6 _ s Bleecker-street ) . We are pleased to note that our critical report of the first

sale , in May last , which appeared in the Freemason has been reprinted as an introduction to the present Catalogue , so much was it appreciated by the spirited and enterprising publishers . We hope to be able to write an account of the ensuing sale in like manner , as we are always anxious to do our utmost to keep the readers of the Freemason full y informed on all such matters . The Catalogue before us , however , from an English Masonic point of

view , is much inferior to its predecessor , being mainly devoted to purely American or foreign works relating to the Craft . In saying this much , we do not in any way seek to lessen the value of the collection now offered , as there are many " uniques" and most important volumes amongst the treasures of the Library about to be sold , and , as respects Masonic

magazines , the various lots are of great and rapidly increasing value , so far as respects our American and German brethren . Masonic sermons , addresses , & c , about 150 in number , run back in dates to 1790 in English , and nearly 100 in French and German . Odes and music date from 1746 , and monitors , rituals , & c , home and foreign , run from 1745 down to modern days , some