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Consecration Of The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion Bro . Josep h David Langton was installed as Master , Bro . Joseph Lano-ton was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Shepherd , Tyler . The W . M . invested as his officers Bros . Hugh Hobbs , S . W . ; Francis T . Ridpath , J . W . ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; James S . Fraser , Sec . ; Ernest Samuel , S . D . "' M . L . LeveyJ . D . ; W . G . Goode , I . G . ; and Bro . Shepherd , Tyler .
, After the delivery of the addresses a long list of names of gentlemen desiring admission to the Order was proposed and seconded , together with the names of proposed joining members . Votes of thanks to the Consecrating Officers were then passed , and these brethren were elected honorary members , together with the Lord Mayor and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . liment
Clerke . Bro . the Rev . C . VV . Arnold acknowledged the comp , as also did the Lord Mayor and Bro . Col . Clerke . Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., Provincial Grand Secretary of Surrey , who had acted as Secretary during the consecration , and Bro . Horsey , who had acted as Director of Ceremonies , were also elected honorary members of the lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant
banquet . Thc W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , after the banquet had been enjoyed by the brethren , said that he was pleased that this toast did not depend on any words of his for its cordial reception among members of the Order , as well as among Englishmen generally .
In giving "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said that as Mason ' s they mig ht congratulate themselves on having the Prince of Wales at their head , who had since he was made Grand Master determined not to let a long period pass without showing by some fresh act his interest in the business of the Craft . He had lately shown his great interest in it-by initiating
his eldest son , Prince Albert Victor , in the ranks of the Order . They might look forward with confidence to the time when Prince Albert Victor would get some high office in the Craft . The Prince of Wales had been in Ireland on a most successful tour , and the brethren were happy to find that he had returned without his visit being tarnished by any disloyalty to him .
The W . M . in giving the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " said the brethren had been honoured by the presence of the Lord Mayor , and they were deeply thankful to him for having amidst his thousand and one engagements found time to visit this lodge at its consecration . He ( the W . M . ) had the honour of belonging to No . I Lodge , of which thc Lord Mayor was Master during
the past year , and he had had the opportunity of seeing him in that post , and how he discharged his duties . This he did in a manner that enhanced the character of that famous lodge , and endeared himself to every member . The Lord Mayor was a Past Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England , and they also had the honour of having among them Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold , Past Grand Chaplain and Deputy Provincial Grand Master
of Surrey , who had consecrated GeorgeJPrice Lodge . 1 here was also Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , the Grand Secretary , whom lodges were always delighted to welcome among them , together with Bros . Dumas , Rucker , Dr . Ralp h Gooding , Charles Greenwood , the hard-working Secretary of the province , and Bro . Lucking , the Assistant Grand Pursuivant . The LORD MAYOR responded , and said the toast would be replied to also by
one who was a permanent Grand Officer , that was to say permanent as far as anything could be permanent , and to that officer , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , everybody in Masonry was very deeply indebted . Although the brethren owed very much to the Grand Master and to many other distinguished men in Masonry , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke was the right hand man on whom they depended for getting good advice ; for instance , this lodge . He
apprehended lhat His Royal Highness the Grand Master when he authorised the foundation of this lodge acted under the advice of Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , who had done sa much for Masonry . Speaking for himself , he could only thank the brethren most warmly for associating his name with the toast , and also for having him in the lodge that afternoon and
making him a member . He felt that he ought to do what he could for Masonry ; he knew he was a bad Mason ; and yet when he accepted the invitation he knew he should receive the kindness onc always experienced on such occasions ; and he had had very great pleasure in visiting the lodge of which he was now a member .
Col . S HADWELL H . CLERKE , G . Sec , said , being a person of modest temperament , he felt entirely taken aback in having to respond to a toast which was properly assigned to the Lord Mayor . His lordship had been good enough to say very kind things of him , and coming from such a generous heart they were very acceptable . But he did not thank his lordship for having dragged him in for a reply ; still , he was pleased to thank
the W . M . for the toast of the Grand Officers , who were brethren who , in their various capacities , and coming from a high social position , well filled the responsible positions given to them . They were all brethren who had done good suit and service to the Order , and the Grand Master , in appointing them , had rewarded merit . It was to those brethren a pleasure to be received in the kind and hearty manner they experienced at Masonic
meetings , and they appreciated it . He was sure the time would never come when they would not receive it . They always took interest in the purpose of Masonry , and were delighted to find a lodge started under such favourable auspices in the Province of Surrey Lodge as the George Price Lodge . They considered it a most graceful tribute to the worth of a very old
member of the province , and they congratulated him on the honour done to him . They also congratulated the lodge on being presided over by such excellent officers . With such brethren at the head of affairs it could not but prosper , and he felt sure it would be a most successful lodge in the Province of Surrey . . .
The VV . M . next gave the toast of "The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Gen . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., " and read a letter from thc gallant general , in which he regretted his inability to be present , owing to a severe cold and congratulated the lodge on its having taken so loved and honoured a name as that of Bro . George Price . The W . M . said he was sure all the brethren regretted deeply the absence , and the cause of thc absence , of Gen .
Brownrigg ; but thebrethren might congratulate themselves on having his Deputy , Bro . Arnold , with them . They thanked him most sincerely for coming amongst them and performing the ceremony of consecration and installation . Thc other Provincial Grand Officers they were also delighted to see and they trusted that during the years the lodge existed it would
never do anything which would cause the Provincial Grand Officers of Surrey for a moment to regret that the lodge came into the province . He hoped rather that they would look back with pleasure to thc day when it was brought into existence . Bro . the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , P . G . C , in responding , said that it was a source of great regret to Gen . Brownrigg that he was not able to be present al that gathering . He was with him at a consecration of a lodge at
Consecration Of The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.
Caterham on Saturday last , which was , unfortunately , a wet day , and he was not well at the time . Gen . Brownrigg was afraid he would not be able to attend that consecration , and he asked him to prepare for takino- his place . He was pleased at having thc opportunity of performing the beautiful ceremony , in which he always took a very great interest . It had given him great pleasure to install the W . M ., and was certain that the lodp-r
would become a thoroughly Surrey lodge . He trusted that the brethren of the lodge would join with the Surrey brethren in all that they did in the province , and especially in promoting the great Charities , which they all had so dearly at heart . They wanted , if they could , in that province to work most heartily for those Charities , so as to meet together and join and bring in their different candidates , because all the brethren must agree that
there was nothing so trying to the candidates for the Charities as to be kept in suspense for some time . If they could at once take in the candidates so much the better . They would excuse him for saying it , but he had the Charities very much at heart , and the brethren would agree with him that it was right to bring the subject before thc lodge at its first introduction
He had had great pleasure in bringing a new lodge into the province , presided over by such a Mason as Bro . Langton , who was a thorough worker , not only in the Lodge of Emulation , but in another lodge , which had done great work in Masonry . He trusted that their lodge would do the same , and make its mark in the Province of Surrey . He then proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " wishing that he might have plenty of work . "
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , said he was deeply grateful to the founders of the George Price Lodge for having selected him as ils first W . M . He was very proud of the position , and he would do everything in his power to prevent the brethren regretting that they had placed him there . He trusted that during his year of office he should have , as Bro . Arnold hoped , plenty of work , and he thought that in proposing eight initiates that evening there was a good show of work both for regular and emergency meetings .
Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD , Prov , Grand Secretary , replying for the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " said he was sure the lod ge would be a success . He had been for nearly 30 years associated with Bro . George Price , and he was glad the brethren had so honoured that brother by calling it after his name .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next proposed "The Health oi Bro George Price , " and reminded the brethren of the letter of the Provincial Grand Master , which spoke of the loved name of George Price . That was echoed by every Mason in the province . Bro . George Price had
consented to let his name be associated with the lodge . He trusted that Bro . Price would never look back with regret to having given his permission to the lodge to use his name , but rather that he might look wilh a certain amount of pride at the fact . All the brethren would strive to their utmost to make the lodge one of the first in the Province .
Bro . GEORGE PRICE , who on rising was received with loud applause , said , in reply , I thank the VV . M . exceedingly for the very many kind words that he has uttered with regard to myself , and I thank you all , brethren , for the very warm manner in which you have received the toast . I consider it a very great honour indeed to have my name associated with this lodge . When the proposal was made to me I considered that it was a great
compliment paid to me , and I felt certain that the lodge would be a success . In a meeting with the promoters and founders of the lodge , which was held , I found them to be brethren well skilled in Freemasonry ; I found them to be energetic and determined Masons , and I felt assured that they were the men to establish a lodge and to work it and make it a success . The proceedings of to-day had fully justified my view at that moment , and I also felt
that this lodge would promote and strengthen Freemasonry in this province , and more especially in this good town of Croydon . VVe are a large town now ; we number something like 100 , 000 inhabitants ; we are a corporate town ; and I think there are only two lodges in it—the East Surrey Lodge of Concord and the Addiscombe Lodge . 1 thought that three lodges would be none too many for a town of such importance ; I trust and hope that
this lodge will be prosperous . I have no doubt of it—in fact , I am sure it will be ; and I hope that you will have plenty of work to do , and that prosperity in every way may attend it . 1 thank you most sincerely again for the very proud position you have placed me in , and I thank the Grand Master of the province for his very kind and flattering remarks in thc letter which has been read to-day .
Thc VV . M . next gave " The Consecrating Officers , " and said the beautiful ceremony of consecration could not have been more perfectly performed , and he , and all the brethren thanked the consecrating officers most sincerely for so kindly officiating . They were deeply indebted to the Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . Merrick , for the duties he performed , and also for his oration . In fact , all the consecrating officers they desired to thank .
Dr . STRONG , in reply , said that so far as the part he was called upon to perform was concerned , it was very slight . It was a long time since he took part in a consecration , and , consequently , he was a little rusty ; but should there be another consecration in Surrey he should perform his part better . It had been a very great source of pleasure lo him to be present on that occasion , more especially as with Bro . Greenwood he had been
associated in the Grand Lodge of Surrey 25 years , as well as with Bro . Price . It had always been a source of congratulation to him that his initiation took place in the hotel in which they weic assembled . He had never regretted it , because it had enabled him to make the friendship of Bro . Greenwood and Bro . Price . He concluded by again thanking the brethren for their cordial reception .
The VV . M . next gave " The Recommending I ^ odge , " the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 , and thanked the brethren of that lodge for tho kindness they had shewn in recommending the lodge . Bro . SAXELBY , P . M . 4 63 , replied . He was not now Master of the lodge , he was at the time the petition came to be signed . When he found thc lodge was to be named the George Price Lodge , after so highly respected
a member of the province for a great number of years , there was no hesitation at all wilh the brethren of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord in recommending that the petition be signed . They felt it was an honour due to him who had held such a high position for a great number of years . Personally , he knew all the founders of the lodge ; he knew they had Masonry at heart , and desired to do good to Masonry . With such founders , and
knowing to some extent the men who would guide it , they had very much pleasure in signing the petition . It was a great honour to have another lodge in the province . This was a summer lodge ; the East Surrey was a winter lodge , and there was no reason why brethren wishing to do good to Masonry should not belong to both . The East Surrey desired to do good in the province , and they thought the establishment of the George Price J ^ odge was a step in the right direction .
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Consecration Of The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.
The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and at its conclusion Bro . Josep h David Langton was installed as Master , Bro . Joseph Lano-ton was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Shepherd , Tyler . The W . M . invested as his officers Bros . Hugh Hobbs , S . W . ; Francis T . Ridpath , J . W . ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; James S . Fraser , Sec . ; Ernest Samuel , S . D . "' M . L . LeveyJ . D . ; W . G . Goode , I . G . ; and Bro . Shepherd , Tyler .
, After the delivery of the addresses a long list of names of gentlemen desiring admission to the Order was proposed and seconded , together with the names of proposed joining members . Votes of thanks to the Consecrating Officers were then passed , and these brethren were elected honorary members , together with the Lord Mayor and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . liment
Clerke . Bro . the Rev . C . VV . Arnold acknowledged the comp , as also did the Lord Mayor and Bro . Col . Clerke . Bro . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., Provincial Grand Secretary of Surrey , who had acted as Secretary during the consecration , and Bro . Horsey , who had acted as Director of Ceremonies , were also elected honorary members of the lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant
banquet . Thc W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , after the banquet had been enjoyed by the brethren , said that he was pleased that this toast did not depend on any words of his for its cordial reception among members of the Order , as well as among Englishmen generally .
In giving "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said that as Mason ' s they mig ht congratulate themselves on having the Prince of Wales at their head , who had since he was made Grand Master determined not to let a long period pass without showing by some fresh act his interest in the business of the Craft . He had lately shown his great interest in it-by initiating
his eldest son , Prince Albert Victor , in the ranks of the Order . They might look forward with confidence to the time when Prince Albert Victor would get some high office in the Craft . The Prince of Wales had been in Ireland on a most successful tour , and the brethren were happy to find that he had returned without his visit being tarnished by any disloyalty to him .
The W . M . in giving the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " said the brethren had been honoured by the presence of the Lord Mayor , and they were deeply thankful to him for having amidst his thousand and one engagements found time to visit this lodge at its consecration . He ( the W . M . ) had the honour of belonging to No . I Lodge , of which thc Lord Mayor was Master during
the past year , and he had had the opportunity of seeing him in that post , and how he discharged his duties . This he did in a manner that enhanced the character of that famous lodge , and endeared himself to every member . The Lord Mayor was a Past Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of England , and they also had the honour of having among them Bro . the Rev . C . W . Arnold , Past Grand Chaplain and Deputy Provincial Grand Master
of Surrey , who had consecrated GeorgeJPrice Lodge . 1 here was also Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , the Grand Secretary , whom lodges were always delighted to welcome among them , together with Bros . Dumas , Rucker , Dr . Ralp h Gooding , Charles Greenwood , the hard-working Secretary of the province , and Bro . Lucking , the Assistant Grand Pursuivant . The LORD MAYOR responded , and said the toast would be replied to also by
one who was a permanent Grand Officer , that was to say permanent as far as anything could be permanent , and to that officer , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , everybody in Masonry was very deeply indebted . Although the brethren owed very much to the Grand Master and to many other distinguished men in Masonry , Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke was the right hand man on whom they depended for getting good advice ; for instance , this lodge . He
apprehended lhat His Royal Highness the Grand Master when he authorised the foundation of this lodge acted under the advice of Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke , who had done sa much for Masonry . Speaking for himself , he could only thank the brethren most warmly for associating his name with the toast , and also for having him in the lodge that afternoon and
making him a member . He felt that he ought to do what he could for Masonry ; he knew he was a bad Mason ; and yet when he accepted the invitation he knew he should receive the kindness onc always experienced on such occasions ; and he had had very great pleasure in visiting the lodge of which he was now a member .
Col . S HADWELL H . CLERKE , G . Sec , said , being a person of modest temperament , he felt entirely taken aback in having to respond to a toast which was properly assigned to the Lord Mayor . His lordship had been good enough to say very kind things of him , and coming from such a generous heart they were very acceptable . But he did not thank his lordship for having dragged him in for a reply ; still , he was pleased to thank
the W . M . for the toast of the Grand Officers , who were brethren who , in their various capacities , and coming from a high social position , well filled the responsible positions given to them . They were all brethren who had done good suit and service to the Order , and the Grand Master , in appointing them , had rewarded merit . It was to those brethren a pleasure to be received in the kind and hearty manner they experienced at Masonic
meetings , and they appreciated it . He was sure the time would never come when they would not receive it . They always took interest in the purpose of Masonry , and were delighted to find a lodge started under such favourable auspices in the Province of Surrey Lodge as the George Price Lodge . They considered it a most graceful tribute to the worth of a very old
member of the province , and they congratulated him on the honour done to him . They also congratulated the lodge on being presided over by such excellent officers . With such brethren at the head of affairs it could not but prosper , and he felt sure it would be a most successful lodge in the Province of Surrey . . .
The VV . M . next gave the toast of "The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , Gen . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., " and read a letter from thc gallant general , in which he regretted his inability to be present , owing to a severe cold and congratulated the lodge on its having taken so loved and honoured a name as that of Bro . George Price . The W . M . said he was sure all the brethren regretted deeply the absence , and the cause of thc absence , of Gen .
Brownrigg ; but thebrethren might congratulate themselves on having his Deputy , Bro . Arnold , with them . They thanked him most sincerely for coming amongst them and performing the ceremony of consecration and installation . Thc other Provincial Grand Officers they were also delighted to see and they trusted that during the years the lodge existed it would
never do anything which would cause the Provincial Grand Officers of Surrey for a moment to regret that the lodge came into the province . He hoped rather that they would look back with pleasure to thc day when it was brought into existence . Bro . the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , P . G . C , in responding , said that it was a source of great regret to Gen . Brownrigg that he was not able to be present al that gathering . He was with him at a consecration of a lodge at
Consecration Of The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.
Caterham on Saturday last , which was , unfortunately , a wet day , and he was not well at the time . Gen . Brownrigg was afraid he would not be able to attend that consecration , and he asked him to prepare for takino- his place . He was pleased at having thc opportunity of performing the beautiful ceremony , in which he always took a very great interest . It had given him great pleasure to install the W . M ., and was certain that the lodp-r
would become a thoroughly Surrey lodge . He trusted that the brethren of the lodge would join with the Surrey brethren in all that they did in the province , and especially in promoting the great Charities , which they all had so dearly at heart . They wanted , if they could , in that province to work most heartily for those Charities , so as to meet together and join and bring in their different candidates , because all the brethren must agree that
there was nothing so trying to the candidates for the Charities as to be kept in suspense for some time . If they could at once take in the candidates so much the better . They would excuse him for saying it , but he had the Charities very much at heart , and the brethren would agree with him that it was right to bring the subject before thc lodge at its first introduction
He had had great pleasure in bringing a new lodge into the province , presided over by such a Mason as Bro . Langton , who was a thorough worker , not only in the Lodge of Emulation , but in another lodge , which had done great work in Masonry . He trusted that their lodge would do the same , and make its mark in the Province of Surrey . He then proposed " The Health of the VV . M ., " wishing that he might have plenty of work . "
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in reply , said he was deeply grateful to the founders of the George Price Lodge for having selected him as ils first W . M . He was very proud of the position , and he would do everything in his power to prevent the brethren regretting that they had placed him there . He trusted that during his year of office he should have , as Bro . Arnold hoped , plenty of work , and he thought that in proposing eight initiates that evening there was a good show of work both for regular and emergency meetings .
Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD , Prov , Grand Secretary , replying for the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " said he was sure the lod ge would be a success . He had been for nearly 30 years associated with Bro . George Price , and he was glad the brethren had so honoured that brother by calling it after his name .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER next proposed "The Health oi Bro George Price , " and reminded the brethren of the letter of the Provincial Grand Master , which spoke of the loved name of George Price . That was echoed by every Mason in the province . Bro . George Price had
consented to let his name be associated with the lodge . He trusted that Bro . Price would never look back with regret to having given his permission to the lodge to use his name , but rather that he might look wilh a certain amount of pride at the fact . All the brethren would strive to their utmost to make the lodge one of the first in the Province .
Bro . GEORGE PRICE , who on rising was received with loud applause , said , in reply , I thank the VV . M . exceedingly for the very many kind words that he has uttered with regard to myself , and I thank you all , brethren , for the very warm manner in which you have received the toast . I consider it a very great honour indeed to have my name associated with this lodge . When the proposal was made to me I considered that it was a great
compliment paid to me , and I felt certain that the lodge would be a success . In a meeting with the promoters and founders of the lodge , which was held , I found them to be brethren well skilled in Freemasonry ; I found them to be energetic and determined Masons , and I felt assured that they were the men to establish a lodge and to work it and make it a success . The proceedings of to-day had fully justified my view at that moment , and I also felt
that this lodge would promote and strengthen Freemasonry in this province , and more especially in this good town of Croydon . VVe are a large town now ; we number something like 100 , 000 inhabitants ; we are a corporate town ; and I think there are only two lodges in it—the East Surrey Lodge of Concord and the Addiscombe Lodge . 1 thought that three lodges would be none too many for a town of such importance ; I trust and hope that
this lodge will be prosperous . I have no doubt of it—in fact , I am sure it will be ; and I hope that you will have plenty of work to do , and that prosperity in every way may attend it . 1 thank you most sincerely again for the very proud position you have placed me in , and I thank the Grand Master of the province for his very kind and flattering remarks in thc letter which has been read to-day .
Thc VV . M . next gave " The Consecrating Officers , " and said the beautiful ceremony of consecration could not have been more perfectly performed , and he , and all the brethren thanked the consecrating officers most sincerely for so kindly officiating . They were deeply indebted to the Prov . G . Chaplain , Bro . Merrick , for the duties he performed , and also for his oration . In fact , all the consecrating officers they desired to thank .
Dr . STRONG , in reply , said that so far as the part he was called upon to perform was concerned , it was very slight . It was a long time since he took part in a consecration , and , consequently , he was a little rusty ; but should there be another consecration in Surrey he should perform his part better . It had been a very great source of pleasure lo him to be present on that occasion , more especially as with Bro . Greenwood he had been
associated in the Grand Lodge of Surrey 25 years , as well as with Bro . Price . It had always been a source of congratulation to him that his initiation took place in the hotel in which they weic assembled . He had never regretted it , because it had enabled him to make the friendship of Bro . Greenwood and Bro . Price . He concluded by again thanking the brethren for their cordial reception .
The VV . M . next gave " The Recommending I ^ odge , " the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 , and thanked the brethren of that lodge for tho kindness they had shewn in recommending the lodge . Bro . SAXELBY , P . M . 4 63 , replied . He was not now Master of the lodge , he was at the time the petition came to be signed . When he found thc lodge was to be named the George Price Lodge , after so highly respected
a member of the province for a great number of years , there was no hesitation at all wilh the brethren of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord in recommending that the petition be signed . They felt it was an honour due to him who had held such a high position for a great number of years . Personally , he knew all the founders of the lodge ; he knew they had Masonry at heart , and desired to do good to Masonry . With such founders , and
knowing to some extent the men who would guide it , they had very much pleasure in signing the petition . It was a great honour to have another lodge in the province . This was a summer lodge ; the East Surrey was a winter lodge , and there was no reason why brethren wishing to do good to Masonry should not belong to both . The East Surrey desired to do good in the province , and they thought the establishment of the George Price J ^ odge was a step in the right direction .