Jubilee Festival Of St. David's Lodge, No. 384, Bangor .

The brethren retired to the Castle Hotel , where Mr . penman had prepared a sumptuous banquet for the occasion , the W . M . being in the chair . Justice was done and the cloth removed . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Pritchard , sang "God Save the Queen ; " Bro . Brown , " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " and " Can

Sir Watkin . " After thc toast of "Thc Lodge W . M ., P . M . ' s , and Officers , " the W . M . called upon Bro . R . Owen , P . M ., for a short history of St . David ' s . The following is epitomized from the epitome . Thc warrant was granted by J- ) is Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , the M . W . G . M ., on the 19 th Dec ., 1826 , then No . 811 . The first lodge held on the 7 th of March , 1827 , Bro . Thos . Heywood ,

* W . M ., in the chair ; thc lodge closed in good harmony at 10 o ' clock . Oct . 3 rd , 1828 , proposed and carried unanimously that the W . M . be fined 2 s . 6 d . ; officers , is . ( ii * - i and eacl 1 ° f 'f " brethren , 6 d . for absenting themselves from the lodge . Also the W . M . and officers presented to the G . M . an address while staying in the neighbourhood . Being

admitted to his presence , the W . M . delivered the address . The answer being in the G . M . ' s own handwriting , was p laced in a gold frame , and now adorns the walls of the lodge . The number of the lodge changed from Sir 10540 , 5 th Sept ., 1852 . March 6 th , 1847 . —A Committee formed to memorialise

the G . L . that thc St . David ' s Lodge , 540 , bc designated the P . G . L . of N . Wales . Feb . 9 th , 1852 . —Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bart ., M . P-, being appointed on the 13 th of Jan ., 1852 , the P . G . M . of North Wales and Shropshire . The loilge presented an address , engrossed on vellum , " congratulating the P . G . M . on his appointment . '

March 5 . —A letter was received from the P . G . Sec , informing the W . M . that the R . W . P . G . M . had been pleased to appoint Bro . Pritchard , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., and Bro . Stevenson , P . G . J . D . April 20 th , 18 5 8 . —The P . G . M ., with his Deputy and P . G . S ., was received with royal honours , when an address of sympathy and condolence with the P . G . M . and Lady

Williams Wynn , after the destruction of their mansion , The Wynnstay , Denbighshire , was r ' estroyed by ** fire . Thc R . W . P . G . Master returned thanks on behalf of himself and Lady Wynn . Oct . 20 , 1863 . —The Grand Lodge informed the W . M . that thc number of the lodge will be 384 from this date . The lodge has been removed from place to place thirteen

times . Thc regular night of meeting changed eight times . The present third Tuesday was settled 3 rd June , 1854 . There have been thirty W . M . ' s , one served four years at different times ; two served three years at different times ; and seven served two years at different times . In thc year 1726 thc brethren of Wales first united themselves under the banner of the Grand Lodge in

London . In the following year the office of P . G . Master was instituted . The first deputation was granted by G . M . Earl Inchiquin on the 10 th May , 1727 , 10 Hugh Warburton , Esq ., for North Wales , just 150 years ago , and on thc 24 th June following to Sir Edward Mansel , Bart ., for South Wales .

On the 13 th of Jan ., 1852 , the M . W . G . M ., thc Earl of Zetland , appointed tbe present P . G . M ., Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., who has held the important office for a quarter of a century , during which time nineteen new lodges has been added to the province . And last year a brother who first saw flight in St . David ' s Lodge , was appointed D . P . G . M .

Consecration Of The Stuart Lodge, No. 1632.

CONSECRATION OF THE STUART LODGE , No . 1632 .

This new lodge was consecrated on Saturday last , at thc Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Phi-consecrating officer was Br o . R . Wentworth Little , Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Middlesex , who was assisted hy Bro . W . Hyde Pullen , P . D . G . M . Isle of Wight , as S . W . ; Brn .

lrancis , as J . W . ; Bro . thc Rev . P . M . Holden , Prov . G . Chap . Middlesex , as Chaplain ; Bro . 11 . A . Dubois , as D . C ; Bro . M . S . Larlham , as I . G . ; and . Bro . T . Poore , as Secretary . Among the other brethren present were Bros . II . Crittenden , P . M . 503 ; D . J . R . Clark , M 2 f > ; Geo . Lilley , 720 ; A . Barficld , P . M . ; 11 ; B . Browne , so *) ; E . W . Braine ,

S . W . 1471 ; E . A . Francis , C . Stuart Barker , C . II . Renton , Alfred Curnover , 1426 ; T . Poore , P . M . ; H . A . Dubois , P . G . S . D . Middlesex ; C . II . Perrot , P . G . Org ., West Yorks . ; H . E . Francis , P . P . G . S . D . ; M . S . Larlham , W . M . 12 16 ; P . W . Reynolds , I . G . 1479 ; W . G . Moore , P . M . ^ 34 ; C . Burlcy , P . M . 184 ; George W . F . Smeeth , jun ., W . II . Hook , S . W . 186 ;

G . W . Saul , J . W . 1201 ; George Moss , I . G . 1201-, P . A . Naime , W . M . 1 ^ 29 , P . M . 17 6 ; P . M . Holden , W . M , City of Westminster ; E . Gorham , P . M . 184 ; H . Thompson , P . M . 177 , 1158 , 1426 ; J . W . Route , 142 ( 1 ; Chas , Hines , W . M . 72 ; ' Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; John Seex , W . M . 1426 ; M . Spiegel , J . W . 188 ; E . P . McKay , S . D , 720 ; E . B . Grabham , Prov . S . G . W . Middlesex ; Chas

Sims ; Sugden ; H . Massey ( Freemason ) ; George Kenning , I ' . M ., P . Z . 192 , P . G . D . Middlesex ; and Kellaivay , 192 . The musical arrangements were under thc direction of Rio . W . H . Hook , Choir Master of St . James's Church , Camberwell , who was assisted by several uhcr musical brethren , and some of the boys of the choir . After the lodge had been opened the Consecrating Officer ,

addressing the brethren , said that as his Rev . Bro . P . M . Holden would shortly deliver an oration it would not bc necessary for him to address thc brethren . All he would say was that he hoped the new Masonic barque would be launched successfully , and that with fair winds and good officers , in the shape of the W . M . and the Wardens , it ¦ ""light arrive at a haven of prosperity-

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The ceremony was then proceeded with , and the Rev . P . M . Holden delivered the following oration : — As it is customary on these occasions for the Chaplain to deliver what is called an oration , and as I have been called upon by your Consecrating Officer to do so , I will detain you a few minutes while I say a few words on the principles of the Craft which we have to day

assembled to take another opportunity of diffusing throughout the community . W . Sir , and brethren all , although the art and science of Freemasonry dates from the creation of man , the great subject of it , I might -almost say , from the creation itself , yet the building of King Solomon ' s Temple is the great and all important era from whence is derived most of the Freemasonry , as it

exists among us at the present day , and to the wise and glorious King of Israel , we are indebted for many of its mystic forms and hieroglyphic ceremonies . Now this Temple of King Solomon was erected in imitation of the Tabernacle of Moses , and the Court thereof from a design which his father , King David , received in a vision from the Great Architect of the

Universe , but far exceeding the tabernacle in grandeur and magnificence . King Solomon dedicated this temple to the Most High by assembling all the people , by bringing thither the ark of the covenant and the holy things , by devout prayer , by music and praises , by a feast of seven days , and a vast multitude of sacrifices . Every part of the temple had a symbolic meaning ; its porch , its courts ,

its pillars , its altars , its decorations and vessels . The services , moreover , were of a typical and symbolic character , and most admirably calculated to impress the minds of thc most ignorant among the worshippers with feelings of the deepest respect , awe and reverence to the Great Creator . The highest acts of adoration were acompanied with the sounds of many instruments , with the swelling

chorus of a trained multitude of singers ; whilst the prayers of the faithful ascended to the Great Architect amidst the perfume of incense which flowed from golden censers . Symbolic worship has ever been used from the very earliest times by all nations in their religious rites and ceremonies ; but nothing so imposing and gorgeous has ever been seen or heard of in the world ' s history as

the celebrated temple worship of Jerusalem . Now , brethren , a Freemason ' s lodge is neither more nor less than a very humble representation of King Solomon ' s Temple ; and however feeble an imitation it may bc , it enjoins by its symbolic teaching such estimable tenets and principles that if Misons will only strive to the utmost to make themselves acquainted with its ceremonies and mysteries

they must become better fitted for thc society of their brethren of the Craft , and certainly better members of the popular world at large . So full of meaning are the simple but beautiful symbols constantly before our eyes that the very poorest memory can retain their significance and practise thc principles they represent in daily life and conduct . To carry the illu .-tr . ition further , thc human boi ' y

I need scarcely remind you , has been described as "The Temple ot the Most High , " and as our " earthly tabernacle ; " and the peculiar system of Freemasonry is such that by it wc are enabled ii build up body and soul " perfect in its parts , " and full of " wisdom , strength , and beauty . " Moreover , supported by fortitude , chastened by temperance , and guided in all our actions by faith and

justice , we shall be able rightly and properly to maintain the fabric of this our earthly temple until lime for us shall be no more . Then may we hope to obtain the password to eternal life , and sc at last gain admittance into thc gloiious lodge of our Supreme Grand Master above . TI e outside world , I am aware , sometimes brings the charge against us that Freemasonry is inconsistent with pure n -

ligion , or , indeed , with any form of religion—a most unjust , cruel , and wicked charge ; for in the ceremonial of Freemasonry , and more especially in the consecration ceremony , religion is always prominently , emphatically , and impressively brought forth . Now , the volume of the Sacred Law which always lies open in lodge , contains the unmistakeable command of the great Architect

himself that His name should not be taken in vain ; and while we therefore in our ceremonies invariably invoke His Name and implore , a Divine blessing upon all out endeavours , it must be a very great hypocrisy on our part , and hypocrisy of thc very blackest description , if we do not act under the feeling nf religinn with a desire to please Gcd . Freemasonry must be one thing or the oilier ; it

must either bc what I firmly believe it to be , a gr . md system of morality , or else a form of hypocrisy of which wc , as honest men , should bc thoroughly and heartily ashamed . It is also wilh infinite pride and satisfaction that wc can all bear witness and acknowledge that Freemasonry , though ranging under its banners men of every variety of creed , is wholly and entirely free from any

religious controversy or bitterness . Those who arc not Masons sometimes think it is a kind of religion of our own ; but it is not so , for this simple reason that Freemasonry never touches on thc mode or manner of the worship of God ; it simply inculcates and enforces as strongly ns it possibly can the one thing which must form a part of every true religion , that wc should do to

our neighbours as wc would our neighbours should do to us , anil act honourably , honestly , and unselfishly in all our dealings with mankind , not merely from thc idea of doing them good , still less for the idea of getting credit to ourselves ; but for the highest and grandest motive of all , to please the Most High God . I do not for one moment consider that Freemasonry is a higher principle or a loftier

inducement to right action than religion . It is net a substitute for religion in this respect , and God forbid that 1 should say so ; but at any rate Freemasonry unquestionably docs this , my brethren , it includes those men who perhaps have hardly any one thing in common ; whose profession , whose business , and whose position in life would naturally always keep them entirely apart ; and it enables them , I say , to meet together , to know one

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another , to esteem and respect one another , to love one another , and above all , to speak upon questions which probably they would never touch upon otherwise—questions as to w V at is right and what is wrong , as to what is noble and w ! at is mean , and in fact , that which is the sum total o" religion is the subject about which Masons can openly talk in lodge , and which they would never

think of doing without that feeling of shyness and reserve which exists is a greater or lesser degree in every man's mind and bosom where there is not this open communion which Freemasons so thoroughly enjoy and appreciate . In this way I am positive that Freemasonry does an incalculable amount of good . I mention this at the establishment of a new lodge because it is of the greatest

importance than these points should be more or less made known to new members before they are initiated . I say advisedly " before they are initiated , " for although a candidate comes into Freemasonry blind with regard to our secrets and mysteries and our ceremonies , he should at any rate , I think , be acquainted with the grand principle upon which the ancient Order is founded , and as to what will be expected

of him should he become a member of the Craft . May I venture to add Worshipful Sir , and I am sure , from what you have said , you will bear me out in the expression of this opinion , and also other distinguished Freemasons present , that the greatest care , I feel , should be taken in the admission for candidates , and I feel sure this should be strictly attended to , as I feel positive , with you , sir , that

upon it depends the future prosperity and success of this lodge . It only remains for me , Worshipful Sir , to thank you and all the brethren present , for the very kind manner in which they have been pleased to listen to this very imperfect address , I admit , and which , perhaps , I cannot better conclude than , with your permission , sir , reciting the following lines , which were delivered at the installation meeting of an American Lodge : —

" When , ages back , the Temple rose , Majestic ' neath the rising sun , Th- ; Sacred Scroll was then unrolled , The glorious Brotherhood begun , And proudly down the tide of years , Amid the rocks that frowning lay , Thc vessel with Masonic flag , Has kept its safe and steady way .

T he crew are pledged to noble deeds , To battle bravely for the right , To hold truth ' s standard ever up , To scatter darkness by the light , To help a fallen brother rise , To feed the poor , assist the weak , To dry with tender pitying hand , The tear from off the widow ' s cheek .

Base slander , serpent-like , and foul , Shall die beneath Masonic heel , The sword shall from its scabbard leap , When woman's honour makes appeal . When raging heat on battle field , Strives every battered soul to smother , The feeble foe with sinking strength , Gives mystic sign th . it makes him brother . On land or sea , in every clime ,

Where ' er the tongue of man is spoken , Is found thc pure and spotless square , The Masons' ever honoured token . Their creed holds all that ' s good and true , No Christian teacher can be surer The prayer wc lisp at mother ' s knee In spirit is not better , purer .

Curs'd be the man who falsely takes The sacred oath for selfish gain , Who stains his armour caitiff like , And brings reproach upon the name . But blessed shall the brother be Who purely wears the signet given Till God , the Great High Priest , shall call Thc sacred lodge above in Heaven .

The Rev . brother was much applauded as he resumed his seat on the termination ot the above address . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and thc manner in which it was conducted elicited the warmest approval of thc brethren . Before the installation of thc W . M . thc Rev . P . M . Holden left the lodge , but before doing so expressed his great regret that other

engagements compelled him to relinquish the pleasure of remaining longer among the brethren . The brethren expressed their thanks to him for the part he had taken in the ceremony of consecration , and with this the rev . brother left the lodge . Bro . C . Stuart Barker , jun ., was then installed , and the following brethren were appointed to office : —J , Walmsley ,

S . W . ; Samuel Browne , J . W . ; C . Stuart Barker , Treas . ; Thos . Poore , P . M ., Sec . ; G . T . Thornes , S . D . ; George Harry Gilham , J . D . ; Donald J . R . Clark , I . G . ; and W . Steedman , Tyler . Bro . Hyde Pullen delivered the charges , iftcr which the thanks of the lodge were voted to the Consecrating Officer and those brethren who had assisted him , and honorary membership of thc lodge was conferred

upon them . Propositions for initiation and joining membership were read by thc Secretary . The lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned lo a beautiful banquet . Aficr the banquet the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and drunk . After giving "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " "The Pro Grand Master , " "The Dep . G . M . and thc rest of the

Grand Officers , " the W . M . called upon Bro . Hyde Pullen to respond to the last toast . The W . M . having in the course of his remarks upon this toast referred to the pleasure he experienced at the last festival of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , when he saw the working of the Grand Officers on that occasion , Bro . Pullen said he was one of the Grand Officers referred to , and it was always a