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Consecration Of The Lodge Of Obedience, No. 1753.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF OBEDIENCE , No . 1753 .
The Grand LoJge of Freemasons of the Province of Devon was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at Okehampton , and the piincipal feature of the meeting was the constitution and consecration of the above lodge ' . For som : time past a number of Freemasons living in
Okehampton and the neighbourhood have felt the want of a loi ' gc for the district , and a few set about to get the desired object , the result being that a lo ' ge was on Monday opened with the usual ceremony and honours , and Bro . William Brodie , W . M . 1254 , was installed its first Master . The day was observed in Okehampton as a general holiday , and the pleasant festivities will live in the recollection of
those who took a prominent part in the day ' s proceedings . Heavy showers fell during the day , but although it marred the enjoyment of individuals , it did not seriously interfere with the ceremonies . Brethren attended fro m great distances to take part in the duties of the Provincial Grand Loilge , and the procession was witnessed by a large number of the inhabitants and visitors . Fortunately no rain
fell during the march of the procession , which was headed by the band of the First Devon Militia , under the conductorship of Bro . George James . The band also played during the banquet , between the showers , in the square in front of the White Hail Hotel . The Committee of Petitions met at the Town HaU at 10 . 30 , by the courtesy of the Mayor , W . Ponslord , Esq .,
and the representatives of the various lodges attended for the purpose of discussing and deciding on the different claims upon the funds . £ 83 was voted , on recommendation , for apportionment to Masonic charities . On the motion of Bro . S . Jones , P . M . 112 , P . P . G . S . D ., the sum ot fifty guineas was granted from the funds of Provincial Grand Lodge lo the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,
and it was agreed that the sum should be added to Bro , S . Jones list , as Steward ; and the sum of £ 50 was voted to the Fortescue Annuity Fund . The Provincial GrandLodge met at the Schoolroom , North lane , at 12 . 30 , and the following Provincial Grand Officers and brethren were present : —Bros . Rev . John Huyshe , P . G . C , P . G . M . ; L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M . ; Fredk . VV
Williams , P . S . G . W . ; Walter Hylton-Jolliffe , P . G . J . W 1205 ; [ . Edward Curteis , P . M . 18 9 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Hine-Haycock , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . 164 , 109 , 13 ; Samuel fonts , P . P . G . S . D . St . George , 112 ; John B . Gover , P . P . G . A . D . C . St . John , 70 ; Vincent Bird , P . P . G . Treasurer 954 ; Leonard D . Wc .-tcott , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . S . Wks . 10 : VV . ' Whittley , W . M . i ; 6 , P . P . G . C . ; William Thomas
Maynard , P . P . G . Treasurer , 106 ; John H . Tonkin , P . M . 282 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; lohn Dickinson , P . P . G . C . ; John C . Yelland , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; H . VV . Hooper , P . M . 444 , 1234 , P . P . G . R . ; J . F . Long , P . M . 39 , P . G . S . ; John R . Nankivell , P . M . 1332 , P . P . G . C . ; Philip Williams , 112 , P . G . C . ; ] . H . Westlake , P . M . 666 , P . P . G . P . ; H . B . Stark , 106 , P . P . G . O . ; Thomas Dand , P . M . 39 P . P . G . S . B . ;
J . Reayatt , 1212 , P . P . A . D . C ; George W . Smalcs , 312 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , 41 , P . M . 41 , 95 8 , & c . j E . Davie , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; F . Toms , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . D . S . ; John Way , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . Treasurer ; Geo . Evans , P . G . S . D ., 1181 ; D . Attwood , P . M . 1135 , P . P . G . P . ; Noel Piatt , P . P . G . C , I . W . 1338 ; H . Welsh , P . M . 202 , P . P . G . P . ; C . J .
Harland , 328 , P . P . G . J . D .-, Wm . Browning , P . M . 156 , 223 , P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; H . M . . Body , P . M . i ))! , P . P . G . S . D . ; Geo . T . Bavoy , 248 , P . G . P . ; Joseph Matthew , P . P . G . S . W . ; E . B . Savile , P . P . G . S . ; H . W . Elliott , Grand Lodge of Ireland , 92 ; E . A . Lester , P . G . C , i 4 86 ; R . Fulford , P . M . 112 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Ellis , W . M . 1212 , P . G . S . ; | . R . Phillips P . M . 221 , P . G . D . C . ; Alex . Ridgway , P . P .
S . G . W . ; II . Woodgates , P . G . S ., P . M . 112 , 847 ; J . Tanner-Davy , P . M . 421 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Edgar Tozcr , P . G . S ., P . M . i ! 2 ; J . Batley , P . M . 275 , P . P . [ . G . W . West Yorks ; Fredk . Binckes , P . G . S . ; W . F . Quicke , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . O . ; Hy . Bartlett , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Robinson Rodd , P . M . 189 , P . P . G . R ., P . P . S . W . Cornwall ; Wm . Brodie , W . M . 1254 , W . M . designate 17 ;?; f . Andrews , W . M . 159 ; J . II . Stephens ,
I . P . M . 1 . 59 ; F . Littleton , S . W . 159 ; B . S . Johns , J . W . 139 ; Col . Fitzgerald , J . W . 189 ; A . Stephens , P . M . 954 ; Thos . J . Smith , 12 , 55 > llobt G Bir ,, » ' ' - - 7 ° . ' 55 ° i ' >' Biooks , Organist 328 , 135 8 ; James Rendle , P . M . and Sec . 1247 ; VV . Olam , " J . W . 70 ; Thomas B . Patten _ on , P . M . i ! 2 : j ; [ ames Haramick , VV . M . 248 ; S . D . Nicholls , I . P . M . 282 ' ; Henry Skill , I . P . M . 112 ;; John B . Crabb , VV . M .
112 5 -, . JoswU Searle , 1123 ; John D . Bitker , 70 -, William Gill " , 737 ; W . G . Moore , W . M . 666 ; Thomas S . Knight , S . W . 2 S 2 ; James Thorne , S . W . 11 , 2 ; R . Holmes , I . P . M . 1332 ; F . C . Hallett , P . M . 303 ; Rev . H . F . Beebe , 164 ; John Harding , W . M . 1181 ' ; Charles VV . Hameiton , J . D . ' 1284 ; John Walkey , W . M . 1 * 6 ; Alfred Bodley , P . M . 39 ; Gcoree VV . P . Webber , 39 ; VV . Heavens , A . D . C . 12 : 11 J .
A . Bowden , 1254 ; Henry F . Willey , S . W . 1284 ; A . R . Drew , 282 ; William Pidsley , S . W . 1254 , S . W . 1753 ; VV . Cotworthy , Organist 372 ; j . C . Palmer , S . D . 372 ; Richard Pengclly , I . P . M . 70 ; Philip John Dunn , Steward 1205 ; J . H . Cameron , J . VV . 1205 ; Joseph Page , I . P . M . 39 ; Thomas Brooking , 120 ;; H . Baker , 1205 ; John Brown , P . M .
1181 ; J . Stewart Kersteman , P . M . 303 , P . G . S . ; H . G , Crowe , 39 j J . Blanchard , A . T . 39 , 1254 , 1284 ; J . S , Cape , 1254 ; E . Bey non , 1100 , P . M . 343 ; W . E . Lamble , P . M . 139 6 ; J . H . Lloyd , I . G . 1125 ; Andrew VV . Newton , 357 ; B . Knight , 1402 ; Nicholas Raymond , S . VV . i 2 i 2 ; " ll . Ethelred Lamble , W . M . i 486 ; S . S ,
Jackson , J . VV . 1212 ; Robert Swansborough , S . W . and Chaplain 1181 ; H . Ford , S . D . 1181 ; J . Murray , P . M ., D . C . 1802 ; H . Winsor , 797 ; VV . J . Hole , 1557 ; W , Brailncc , I . P . M . 1402 ; J . Olver , P . M . n 3 8 ; James F , Sliinnock , VV . M . , 558 ; T . Parkhouse , P . M . 1125 ; B , Darter , P . M . 12154 ; J- G . Saunder , P . M . 1138 ; VV , Harris , W . M . 1 ' 138 ; C Stevens , S . W . 1138 ; E . T ,
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Fulford , J . W . 1254 ; C . H . Reed , J . Hurrell , W . M . 797 ; W . H . Probert , s ' . W . 797 ; Charles Pope , I . G . 1138 ; F . Horspool , P . M . 1254 ; [ uhn Stocker , W . M . 39 ; Richard Kelland , 1254 ; H . Parsons , 282 ; Robert John Harris , J . D . U 35 ; E . T . Pearce , 1530 ; James S . Catford , W . M . ' n 35 ; J . R . Dugdale , S . W / 954 ; B . Fullwood , 328 ; S . Loram , P . M . 1443 , P . G . S . ; C . J . Workman , S . W . 303 ; II . L . Friend , VV . M . 144 V , E . Hoale , 847 ; T . Higgs ,
P . M . 106 ; VV . G . Laceys , W . M . 106 ; J . Batte , P . M . 954 ; H . Langmaid , 202 ; Edward Binding , W . M . 202 ; VV . H . Terrell , P . M . 202 ; G . Barrett , J . W . 1255 ; J . H . Dawe , J . W . 1255 ; Alfred Carter , Sec . and P . M . 106 ; W . Cann , J . D . 1253 ; Francis Hooper , W . M . 1212 ; W . H . Gillman , P . M . 1099 ; G . J . Fitks , S . W . 1247 ; John R . Lord , P . M . 1247 ; Pearse , S . D . 1247 ; J . Sampson , J . D . 1254 ; R . Cawsey , J . W . 230 ;
J . B . Sawyer , S . W . 1091 ; J . G . Kevern , W . M . 1550 ; L . J . Webber , S . W . 1550 ; J . Tippett , J . W . 1550 ; J . H . Toms , P . M . 106 ; John Tucker , P . M . i 486 ; Thos . Smith , 70 ; T . C . Cowan , W . M . 223 ; R . Blight , J . W . 223 ; [ . H . Maddock , 1136 ; R . G . Midland , 313 ; Mark Fan-ant , W . M . 112 " ; A . W . Rawlins , P . M . ; II . G .
Beachey , P . M . 1138 ; Saencer Attey , W . M . 112 ; George [ . Parkyn , 853 ; | . Spence , 853 ; E . Johnson , 112 ; Lieut .-Col . A . H . VV . Williams , R H . A . 112 ; Jas . Gidley , P . M . 1205 ; W . A . M . Harris , P . M . 1205 ; C A . Herman , K . T . ; S . Bucher , J . W . 1332 ; Wm . Locke , J . W . 444 ; G . Pitt-Lewis , W . M . 1584 , S . W . 444 ; H . Elmore , S . D . 1254 ; J . Woolley , 1254 ; J . Taylor , 730 ; VV . R . Northway ,
J . W . 282 ; Elliot Squire , W . M . 1247 ; Henry Horton , 189 ; John Moysey , J . D . 223 ; Barton Richards , W . M . 2 S 2 ; Alfred E . Lean , S . W . 70 ; H . J . Kitt , I . G . 105 ; W . Creasey , S . W . 106 ; R . B . Twose , P . M . 10 . 5 Thomas Gibbnns , S . W . 1205 ; VV . G . Cunningham , 112 ; P . L . Blanchard , P . G . Tyler , 39 ; William White , Tyler 106 ; Edward Handy , Tyler 282 ; John Heywood ,
Tyler 1138 . The lodges having been assembled under their respective banners , it was notified to the Provincial Grand Master and his officers that the P . G . Lodge was duly formed , and , on his entering from the robing-room , the P . G . M . was received by the brethren with the customary Masonic honours . The lodge having been opened , the P . G .
Secretary announced to the P . G . Master that the W . M . and members of the " Lodge of Obedience , " No . if 53 , desired to be constituted and consecrated in ancient form . The P . G . Secretary read the warrant from th ; Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . Prince of Wales , by whom the warrant was signed , and the P . G . M . called on the brethren of the new lodge to signify their
assent to the officers named in the warrant . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master—Bro . L . P . Metham—delivered the following oration : —Brethren , — The word "Oration , " as applied to the address I am about , in obedience to the command of our revered Provincial Grand Master , to make , implies greater preparation and study than I have been able to devote to
it . Neither do I propose to speak at all on the general question of Freemasonry , but to confine myself simply to consider the important duties and obligations which the founders of this lodge will , from to-day , be called upon to discharge , if they are really and truly the sincere Masons they profess to be . We welcome our new sister , the" Lodge of Obedience , " into our family circle ,
and congratulate the brethren on the so far successful issue of their effurts . Brethren of Lodge " Obedience , " the selection of the name by which your lodge will hereafter be known to you foreshadows your desire and intention to obey the Constitutions of the Order , and to be guided by the principles so constantly poured into your ears and instilled into your minds by the pure teaching of
Freemasonry . Be true to those principles , and we shall ever look back to the ceremony of to-day with pride and pleasure—I leave you to consider what will bc our feelings if you are unfaithful to them . Worshipful Master elect , —On your selection to-day of officers to assist you in governing your lodge , and on your own conduct , not only in the chair , but out of it , for the coming year
depends its success or failure . You have no errors of predecessors to undo or to be the excuse for neglect or shortcoming . The first page of the minute-book will bear your signature ; take care that nothing recorded there shall ever bring the blush of shame to your own cheeks , or those of your members and successors . To you is committed the guardianship of the honour of tlie Craft ,
not only in Devon , but throughout the world . See that you protect it , and hand it unsullied to your successors . Be careful—most careful—tiiat your officers are men of probity , intelligence , and of true Masonic feeling . Admit none to participate in our secrets whose antecedents will not bear the strictest investigation , or who are not of a genial , kindly dispositon , so that no unseemly wrangles
may be introduced into the lodge . Take care that none arc admitted who have only curiosity or a convivial spirit to plead as a reason . Take care , too , th ? t every candidate is above the suspicion of being actuated by selfish or mercenary motives ; that the initiation fee is truly his own after the payment of his just debts and due provision made for all who are dependent upon him .
To do otherwise would be to connive at fraud and also be a cruel robbery of defenceless women and children . In the decision of every trespass against our rules you will remember that " it is not meet that every nice offence should bear its comment , " therefore you will judge with candour , admonish wilh friendship , and
reprehend with mercy . But you must be firm to mark whM . is done amiss in eveiy matter which really merits reprobation , or which is hkely to bring disgrace on yourlodge or the Cralt at large . Be zealous to defend a brother if unjustly assailed , and consider the interests of the Craft to bc inseparably connected with your own . " Whatever your hand findcth to do , do it with all your might ; " be diligent
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and upright in business , and in all that concerns your duty as a citizen . Be prompt to obey the voice of chaiity , not only in alms-giving , but in extending comfort , counsel , and consolation to every one of your fellow-creatures in the hour of need and affliction . Thus will you exact and receive from the outer world reverence and regard for our noble institution , and furnish the best answer to those who
question the need for its existence . Thus will you paraphase the words of a great living statesman— " Our brotherhood is no mean heiitage , but i' is not an heritage that can only be enjoyed—it must be maintained ; and it can only be maintained by the Sams qualities that created it—by courage , by discipline , by patience , by determina tion to do and to defend the right . "
The P . G . M . pledged the Master and members of the new lodge to obey the laws and constitution of the Grand Lodge , and the P . G . M . then declared the " Lodge of Obedience , " No . 1753 , to be a regular and duly constituted lodge . Bro . Brooks , R . A . M ., Torquay , presided at the organ . The ceremony of consecration was next proceeded with
thelodge being placed in proper position , and covered with white satin . The ode , " Hail , Universal Lord I" was sung , and the P . G . Chaplain delivered the opening invocation , and afterwards read a portion of Holy Scripture . The first prayer was said by the P . G . Master , all the brethren kneeling and chanting , " So mote it be . " Amidst solemn music the ledge was uncovered , and the second
prayer was said , during which the P . G . Chaplain placed the sacred name upon the lodge . Next followed the ceremony of consecrating the lodge with corn , wine , and oil by tbe P . G . Master and his Grand Wardens , the P . G . Chaplain reading portions of Holy Scripture during the three perambulations . D-jring the offering up of the Prayer of Consecration bv the P . G . M ., the W . M . and
Wardens of the Lodge of Obedience deposited the working tools of the Three Degrees upon the lodge . The chants " Glory to Thee , most High God , " "The Father Everlasting , " " As it was in the beginning , " & c , followed , and the P . G . Chaplain offered up the Prayer of Dedication . The P . G . M . then seasoned the lodge with salt , the P . G . Chaplain preceding him with burning incense and
reading from the Bible . The final benediction was delivered by the P . G . M ., and the brethren gave the " Grand Honours . " At the end of the consecration , Bro . William Brodie , W . M . of No . 1254 , the Master designate of the Lodge of Obedience , was duly installed as its first W . M ., and he appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing twelve months as follows : Bros . B . Barber , I . P . M . ; Wm . Pidsley ,
S . W . ; J . W . Boon , J . W . ; the Rev . C W . H . Holley , Chaplain ; R . T . Relf , Treas . ; G . W . Gould , Sec ; A . J . G . Waters , S . D . ; J . J . Ball , J . D . ; A . Paddon , I . G . ; J . Coombe , Tyler . The appointment of Stewards and other minor officers was postponed to the next lodge . Bro . Samuel Jones , P . P . G . S . D ., was the Installing Master . The other business of the P . G . Lodge was then proceeded with .
On the motion of Bro . J . E . Curteis , P . P . G . S . W ., the following resolution , passed at the Provincial Grand Lodge held at Exeter on the 29 th of January , 1874 , was rescinded , viz : — " That in the opinion of this Provincial Grand Lod ge , it is not advisable to increase the number of Masonic Charitable Institutions , for the following reasons :
" ( a ) The existing Charities are very far from being adequatcly supplied with funds . " ( b ) The means of particular lodges in this province are already taxed to the highest extent sanctioned by the Constitutions , and the revenues of the Provincial Grand Lodge admit of no material augmentation . " ( c ) Though it is perfectly consistent with the principles
of Masonry that means should be provided for the relief of brethren who have fallen into unmerited misfortune , yet it is by no means consistent with those principles that the Order should assume the form or the attributes of a benefit society . " The reports of the Secretary , Treasurer , Treasurer of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , and the Committee of Petitions
were received and adopted , and the P . G . M . appointed the following brethren the Provincial Grand Officers for the next twelve months , viz .: Hon . Waiter Hylton Jolliffe , P . M . 1285 Prov . G . S . W . Samuel Jones , P . P . S . G . D Prov . G . J . W . Rev . R . Thornton Thornton , VV . M . 164 ; and Rev . R . Swansborough ,
W . M . 1181 Prov . G . Chaps . Robert Bishop Twose , P . M . of Lodge Fortitude Prov . G . Treas . P . Stewart Kersteman , P . M . 251 ... Prov . G . Registrar W . G . Rogers , P . P . S . G . W Prov . G . Sec . Henry Woodgates , P . M . 847 Prov . G . S . D . William Brodie , W . M . 1254 Prov . G . J . D .
Edgar Tozer , P . M . 1443 p . G . Supt . VV Samuel Loram , P . M . 1443 p v . G . D . C . J . F . Long , P . M . 39 ... " p rov . G . A . D . C George John Bishop , P . M . 106 ... Prov . G . S . B . James Ellis , P . M . 1212 Prov . G . Org . A . VV . Wolf , P . M . 223 Prov . G . Purs . — Box , P . M . 136 ; — Andrews , P . M .
70 ; A . Bodley , P . M . 39 ; H . D . Thomas , P . M . 444 ; B . Barber , P . M . 1254 ; and J . B . Patterson , P . M . , I 2 5 Prov . G . Stewards P . L . Blanchard Prov . G . Tyler . ]•H"gcrs Prov . G . A . Tyler .
Bros . J . Way and V . Bird were appointed Auditors for the ensuing year . A procession was formed after the Provincial Grand Lodge closed , and the brethren walked from the schoolroom to the White Hart Hotel , where the meetings of the lodge will be held , in the usual order
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Consecration Of The Lodge Of Obedience, No. 1753.
CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF OBEDIENCE , No . 1753 .
The Grand LoJge of Freemasons of the Province of Devon was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at Okehampton , and the piincipal feature of the meeting was the constitution and consecration of the above lodge ' . For som : time past a number of Freemasons living in
Okehampton and the neighbourhood have felt the want of a loi ' gc for the district , and a few set about to get the desired object , the result being that a lo ' ge was on Monday opened with the usual ceremony and honours , and Bro . William Brodie , W . M . 1254 , was installed its first Master . The day was observed in Okehampton as a general holiday , and the pleasant festivities will live in the recollection of
those who took a prominent part in the day ' s proceedings . Heavy showers fell during the day , but although it marred the enjoyment of individuals , it did not seriously interfere with the ceremonies . Brethren attended fro m great distances to take part in the duties of the Provincial Grand Loilge , and the procession was witnessed by a large number of the inhabitants and visitors . Fortunately no rain
fell during the march of the procession , which was headed by the band of the First Devon Militia , under the conductorship of Bro . George James . The band also played during the banquet , between the showers , in the square in front of the White Hail Hotel . The Committee of Petitions met at the Town HaU at 10 . 30 , by the courtesy of the Mayor , W . Ponslord , Esq .,
and the representatives of the various lodges attended for the purpose of discussing and deciding on the different claims upon the funds . £ 83 was voted , on recommendation , for apportionment to Masonic charities . On the motion of Bro . S . Jones , P . M . 112 , P . P . G . S . D ., the sum ot fifty guineas was granted from the funds of Provincial Grand Lodge lo the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ,
and it was agreed that the sum should be added to Bro , S . Jones list , as Steward ; and the sum of £ 50 was voted to the Fortescue Annuity Fund . The Provincial GrandLodge met at the Schoolroom , North lane , at 12 . 30 , and the following Provincial Grand Officers and brethren were present : —Bros . Rev . John Huyshe , P . G . C , P . G . M . ; L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M . ; Fredk . VV
Williams , P . S . G . W . ; Walter Hylton-Jolliffe , P . G . J . W 1205 ; [ . Edward Curteis , P . M . 18 9 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Hine-Haycock , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . 164 , 109 , 13 ; Samuel fonts , P . P . G . S . D . St . George , 112 ; John B . Gover , P . P . G . A . D . C . St . John , 70 ; Vincent Bird , P . P . G . Treasurer 954 ; Leonard D . Wc .-tcott , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . S . Wks . 10 : VV . ' Whittley , W . M . i ; 6 , P . P . G . C . ; William Thomas
Maynard , P . P . G . Treasurer , 106 ; John H . Tonkin , P . M . 282 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; lohn Dickinson , P . P . G . C . ; John C . Yelland , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; H . VV . Hooper , P . M . 444 , 1234 , P . P . G . R . ; J . F . Long , P . M . 39 , P . G . S . ; John R . Nankivell , P . M . 1332 , P . P . G . C . ; Philip Williams , 112 , P . G . C . ; ] . H . Westlake , P . M . 666 , P . P . G . P . ; H . B . Stark , 106 , P . P . G . O . ; Thomas Dand , P . M . 39 P . P . G . S . B . ;
J . Reayatt , 1212 , P . P . A . D . C ; George W . Smalcs , 312 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , 41 , P . M . 41 , 95 8 , & c . j E . Davie , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; F . Toms , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . D . S . ; John Way , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . Treasurer ; Geo . Evans , P . G . S . D ., 1181 ; D . Attwood , P . M . 1135 , P . P . G . P . ; Noel Piatt , P . P . G . C , I . W . 1338 ; H . Welsh , P . M . 202 , P . P . G . P . ; C . J .
Harland , 328 , P . P . G . J . D .-, Wm . Browning , P . M . 156 , 223 , P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; H . M . . Body , P . M . i ))! , P . P . G . S . D . ; Geo . T . Bavoy , 248 , P . G . P . ; Joseph Matthew , P . P . G . S . W . ; E . B . Savile , P . P . G . S . ; H . W . Elliott , Grand Lodge of Ireland , 92 ; E . A . Lester , P . G . C , i 4 86 ; R . Fulford , P . M . 112 , P . P . G . R . ; J . Ellis , W . M . 1212 , P . G . S . ; | . R . Phillips P . M . 221 , P . G . D . C . ; Alex . Ridgway , P . P .
S . G . W . ; II . Woodgates , P . G . S ., P . M . 112 , 847 ; J . Tanner-Davy , P . M . 421 , P . P . S . G . W . ; Edgar Tozcr , P . G . S ., P . M . i ! 2 ; J . Batley , P . M . 275 , P . P . [ . G . W . West Yorks ; Fredk . Binckes , P . G . S . ; W . F . Quicke , P . M . 39 , P . P . G . O . ; Hy . Bartlett , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; R . Robinson Rodd , P . M . 189 , P . P . G . R ., P . P . S . W . Cornwall ; Wm . Brodie , W . M . 1254 , W . M . designate 17 ;?; f . Andrews , W . M . 159 ; J . II . Stephens ,
I . P . M . 1 . 59 ; F . Littleton , S . W . 159 ; B . S . Johns , J . W . 139 ; Col . Fitzgerald , J . W . 189 ; A . Stephens , P . M . 954 ; Thos . J . Smith , 12 , 55 > llobt G Bir ,, » ' ' - - 7 ° . ' 55 ° i ' >' Biooks , Organist 328 , 135 8 ; James Rendle , P . M . and Sec . 1247 ; VV . Olam , " J . W . 70 ; Thomas B . Patten _ on , P . M . i ! 2 : j ; [ ames Haramick , VV . M . 248 ; S . D . Nicholls , I . P . M . 282 ' ; Henry Skill , I . P . M . 112 ;; John B . Crabb , VV . M .
112 5 -, . JoswU Searle , 1123 ; John D . Bitker , 70 -, William Gill " , 737 ; W . G . Moore , W . M . 666 ; Thomas S . Knight , S . W . 2 S 2 ; James Thorne , S . W . 11 , 2 ; R . Holmes , I . P . M . 1332 ; F . C . Hallett , P . M . 303 ; Rev . H . F . Beebe , 164 ; John Harding , W . M . 1181 ' ; Charles VV . Hameiton , J . D . ' 1284 ; John Walkey , W . M . 1 * 6 ; Alfred Bodley , P . M . 39 ; Gcoree VV . P . Webber , 39 ; VV . Heavens , A . D . C . 12 : 11 J .
A . Bowden , 1254 ; Henry F . Willey , S . W . 1284 ; A . R . Drew , 282 ; William Pidsley , S . W . 1254 , S . W . 1753 ; VV . Cotworthy , Organist 372 ; j . C . Palmer , S . D . 372 ; Richard Pengclly , I . P . M . 70 ; Philip John Dunn , Steward 1205 ; J . H . Cameron , J . VV . 1205 ; Joseph Page , I . P . M . 39 ; Thomas Brooking , 120 ;; H . Baker , 1205 ; John Brown , P . M .
1181 ; J . Stewart Kersteman , P . M . 303 , P . G . S . ; H . G , Crowe , 39 j J . Blanchard , A . T . 39 , 1254 , 1284 ; J . S , Cape , 1254 ; E . Bey non , 1100 , P . M . 343 ; W . E . Lamble , P . M . 139 6 ; J . H . Lloyd , I . G . 1125 ; Andrew VV . Newton , 357 ; B . Knight , 1402 ; Nicholas Raymond , S . VV . i 2 i 2 ; " ll . Ethelred Lamble , W . M . i 486 ; S . S ,
Jackson , J . VV . 1212 ; Robert Swansborough , S . W . and Chaplain 1181 ; H . Ford , S . D . 1181 ; J . Murray , P . M ., D . C . 1802 ; H . Winsor , 797 ; VV . J . Hole , 1557 ; W , Brailncc , I . P . M . 1402 ; J . Olver , P . M . n 3 8 ; James F , Sliinnock , VV . M . , 558 ; T . Parkhouse , P . M . 1125 ; B , Darter , P . M . 12154 ; J- G . Saunder , P . M . 1138 ; VV , Harris , W . M . 1 ' 138 ; C Stevens , S . W . 1138 ; E . T ,
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Fulford , J . W . 1254 ; C . H . Reed , J . Hurrell , W . M . 797 ; W . H . Probert , s ' . W . 797 ; Charles Pope , I . G . 1138 ; F . Horspool , P . M . 1254 ; [ uhn Stocker , W . M . 39 ; Richard Kelland , 1254 ; H . Parsons , 282 ; Robert John Harris , J . D . U 35 ; E . T . Pearce , 1530 ; James S . Catford , W . M . ' n 35 ; J . R . Dugdale , S . W / 954 ; B . Fullwood , 328 ; S . Loram , P . M . 1443 , P . G . S . ; C . J . Workman , S . W . 303 ; II . L . Friend , VV . M . 144 V , E . Hoale , 847 ; T . Higgs ,
P . M . 106 ; VV . G . Laceys , W . M . 106 ; J . Batte , P . M . 954 ; H . Langmaid , 202 ; Edward Binding , W . M . 202 ; VV . H . Terrell , P . M . 202 ; G . Barrett , J . W . 1255 ; J . H . Dawe , J . W . 1255 ; Alfred Carter , Sec . and P . M . 106 ; W . Cann , J . D . 1253 ; Francis Hooper , W . M . 1212 ; W . H . Gillman , P . M . 1099 ; G . J . Fitks , S . W . 1247 ; John R . Lord , P . M . 1247 ; Pearse , S . D . 1247 ; J . Sampson , J . D . 1254 ; R . Cawsey , J . W . 230 ;
J . B . Sawyer , S . W . 1091 ; J . G . Kevern , W . M . 1550 ; L . J . Webber , S . W . 1550 ; J . Tippett , J . W . 1550 ; J . H . Toms , P . M . 106 ; John Tucker , P . M . i 486 ; Thos . Smith , 70 ; T . C . Cowan , W . M . 223 ; R . Blight , J . W . 223 ; [ . H . Maddock , 1136 ; R . G . Midland , 313 ; Mark Fan-ant , W . M . 112 " ; A . W . Rawlins , P . M . ; II . G .
Beachey , P . M . 1138 ; Saencer Attey , W . M . 112 ; George [ . Parkyn , 853 ; | . Spence , 853 ; E . Johnson , 112 ; Lieut .-Col . A . H . VV . Williams , R H . A . 112 ; Jas . Gidley , P . M . 1205 ; W . A . M . Harris , P . M . 1205 ; C A . Herman , K . T . ; S . Bucher , J . W . 1332 ; Wm . Locke , J . W . 444 ; G . Pitt-Lewis , W . M . 1584 , S . W . 444 ; H . Elmore , S . D . 1254 ; J . Woolley , 1254 ; J . Taylor , 730 ; VV . R . Northway ,
J . W . 282 ; Elliot Squire , W . M . 1247 ; Henry Horton , 189 ; John Moysey , J . D . 223 ; Barton Richards , W . M . 2 S 2 ; Alfred E . Lean , S . W . 70 ; H . J . Kitt , I . G . 105 ; W . Creasey , S . W . 106 ; R . B . Twose , P . M . 10 . 5 Thomas Gibbnns , S . W . 1205 ; VV . G . Cunningham , 112 ; P . L . Blanchard , P . G . Tyler , 39 ; William White , Tyler 106 ; Edward Handy , Tyler 282 ; John Heywood ,
Tyler 1138 . The lodges having been assembled under their respective banners , it was notified to the Provincial Grand Master and his officers that the P . G . Lodge was duly formed , and , on his entering from the robing-room , the P . G . M . was received by the brethren with the customary Masonic honours . The lodge having been opened , the P . G .
Secretary announced to the P . G . Master that the W . M . and members of the " Lodge of Obedience , " No . if 53 , desired to be constituted and consecrated in ancient form . The P . G . Secretary read the warrant from th ; Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , H . R . H . Prince of Wales , by whom the warrant was signed , and the P . G . M . called on the brethren of the new lodge to signify their
assent to the officers named in the warrant . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master—Bro . L . P . Metham—delivered the following oration : —Brethren , — The word "Oration , " as applied to the address I am about , in obedience to the command of our revered Provincial Grand Master , to make , implies greater preparation and study than I have been able to devote to
it . Neither do I propose to speak at all on the general question of Freemasonry , but to confine myself simply to consider the important duties and obligations which the founders of this lodge will , from to-day , be called upon to discharge , if they are really and truly the sincere Masons they profess to be . We welcome our new sister , the" Lodge of Obedience , " into our family circle ,
and congratulate the brethren on the so far successful issue of their effurts . Brethren of Lodge " Obedience , " the selection of the name by which your lodge will hereafter be known to you foreshadows your desire and intention to obey the Constitutions of the Order , and to be guided by the principles so constantly poured into your ears and instilled into your minds by the pure teaching of
Freemasonry . Be true to those principles , and we shall ever look back to the ceremony of to-day with pride and pleasure—I leave you to consider what will bc our feelings if you are unfaithful to them . Worshipful Master elect , —On your selection to-day of officers to assist you in governing your lodge , and on your own conduct , not only in the chair , but out of it , for the coming year
depends its success or failure . You have no errors of predecessors to undo or to be the excuse for neglect or shortcoming . The first page of the minute-book will bear your signature ; take care that nothing recorded there shall ever bring the blush of shame to your own cheeks , or those of your members and successors . To you is committed the guardianship of the honour of tlie Craft ,
not only in Devon , but throughout the world . See that you protect it , and hand it unsullied to your successors . Be careful—most careful—tiiat your officers are men of probity , intelligence , and of true Masonic feeling . Admit none to participate in our secrets whose antecedents will not bear the strictest investigation , or who are not of a genial , kindly dispositon , so that no unseemly wrangles
may be introduced into the lodge . Take care that none arc admitted who have only curiosity or a convivial spirit to plead as a reason . Take care , too , th ? t every candidate is above the suspicion of being actuated by selfish or mercenary motives ; that the initiation fee is truly his own after the payment of his just debts and due provision made for all who are dependent upon him .
To do otherwise would be to connive at fraud and also be a cruel robbery of defenceless women and children . In the decision of every trespass against our rules you will remember that " it is not meet that every nice offence should bear its comment , " therefore you will judge with candour , admonish wilh friendship , and
reprehend with mercy . But you must be firm to mark whM . is done amiss in eveiy matter which really merits reprobation , or which is hkely to bring disgrace on yourlodge or the Cralt at large . Be zealous to defend a brother if unjustly assailed , and consider the interests of the Craft to bc inseparably connected with your own . " Whatever your hand findcth to do , do it with all your might ; " be diligent
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and upright in business , and in all that concerns your duty as a citizen . Be prompt to obey the voice of chaiity , not only in alms-giving , but in extending comfort , counsel , and consolation to every one of your fellow-creatures in the hour of need and affliction . Thus will you exact and receive from the outer world reverence and regard for our noble institution , and furnish the best answer to those who
question the need for its existence . Thus will you paraphase the words of a great living statesman— " Our brotherhood is no mean heiitage , but i' is not an heritage that can only be enjoyed—it must be maintained ; and it can only be maintained by the Sams qualities that created it—by courage , by discipline , by patience , by determina tion to do and to defend the right . "
The P . G . M . pledged the Master and members of the new lodge to obey the laws and constitution of the Grand Lodge , and the P . G . M . then declared the " Lodge of Obedience , " No . 1753 , to be a regular and duly constituted lodge . Bro . Brooks , R . A . M ., Torquay , presided at the organ . The ceremony of consecration was next proceeded with
thelodge being placed in proper position , and covered with white satin . The ode , " Hail , Universal Lord I" was sung , and the P . G . Chaplain delivered the opening invocation , and afterwards read a portion of Holy Scripture . The first prayer was said by the P . G . Master , all the brethren kneeling and chanting , " So mote it be . " Amidst solemn music the ledge was uncovered , and the second
prayer was said , during which the P . G . Chaplain placed the sacred name upon the lodge . Next followed the ceremony of consecrating the lodge with corn , wine , and oil by tbe P . G . Master and his Grand Wardens , the P . G . Chaplain reading portions of Holy Scripture during the three perambulations . D-jring the offering up of the Prayer of Consecration bv the P . G . M ., the W . M . and
Wardens of the Lodge of Obedience deposited the working tools of the Three Degrees upon the lodge . The chants " Glory to Thee , most High God , " "The Father Everlasting , " " As it was in the beginning , " & c , followed , and the P . G . Chaplain offered up the Prayer of Dedication . The P . G . M . then seasoned the lodge with salt , the P . G . Chaplain preceding him with burning incense and
reading from the Bible . The final benediction was delivered by the P . G . M ., and the brethren gave the " Grand Honours . " At the end of the consecration , Bro . William Brodie , W . M . of No . 1254 , the Master designate of the Lodge of Obedience , was duly installed as its first W . M ., and he appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing twelve months as follows : Bros . B . Barber , I . P . M . ; Wm . Pidsley ,
S . W . ; J . W . Boon , J . W . ; the Rev . C W . H . Holley , Chaplain ; R . T . Relf , Treas . ; G . W . Gould , Sec ; A . J . G . Waters , S . D . ; J . J . Ball , J . D . ; A . Paddon , I . G . ; J . Coombe , Tyler . The appointment of Stewards and other minor officers was postponed to the next lodge . Bro . Samuel Jones , P . P . G . S . D ., was the Installing Master . The other business of the P . G . Lodge was then proceeded with .
On the motion of Bro . J . E . Curteis , P . P . G . S . W ., the following resolution , passed at the Provincial Grand Lodge held at Exeter on the 29 th of January , 1874 , was rescinded , viz : — " That in the opinion of this Provincial Grand Lod ge , it is not advisable to increase the number of Masonic Charitable Institutions , for the following reasons :
" ( a ) The existing Charities are very far from being adequatcly supplied with funds . " ( b ) The means of particular lodges in this province are already taxed to the highest extent sanctioned by the Constitutions , and the revenues of the Provincial Grand Lodge admit of no material augmentation . " ( c ) Though it is perfectly consistent with the principles
of Masonry that means should be provided for the relief of brethren who have fallen into unmerited misfortune , yet it is by no means consistent with those principles that the Order should assume the form or the attributes of a benefit society . " The reports of the Secretary , Treasurer , Treasurer of the Fortescue Annuity Fund , and the Committee of Petitions
were received and adopted , and the P . G . M . appointed the following brethren the Provincial Grand Officers for the next twelve months , viz .: Hon . Waiter Hylton Jolliffe , P . M . 1285 Prov . G . S . W . Samuel Jones , P . P . S . G . D Prov . G . J . W . Rev . R . Thornton Thornton , VV . M . 164 ; and Rev . R . Swansborough ,
W . M . 1181 Prov . G . Chaps . Robert Bishop Twose , P . M . of Lodge Fortitude Prov . G . Treas . P . Stewart Kersteman , P . M . 251 ... Prov . G . Registrar W . G . Rogers , P . P . S . G . W Prov . G . Sec . Henry Woodgates , P . M . 847 Prov . G . S . D . William Brodie , W . M . 1254 Prov . G . J . D .
Edgar Tozer , P . M . 1443 p . G . Supt . VV Samuel Loram , P . M . 1443 p v . G . D . C . J . F . Long , P . M . 39 ... " p rov . G . A . D . C George John Bishop , P . M . 106 ... Prov . G . S . B . James Ellis , P . M . 1212 Prov . G . Org . A . VV . Wolf , P . M . 223 Prov . G . Purs . — Box , P . M . 136 ; — Andrews , P . M .
70 ; A . Bodley , P . M . 39 ; H . D . Thomas , P . M . 444 ; B . Barber , P . M . 1254 ; and J . B . Patterson , P . M . , I 2 5 Prov . G . Stewards P . L . Blanchard Prov . G . Tyler . ]•H"gcrs Prov . G . A . Tyler .
Bros . J . Way and V . Bird were appointed Auditors for the ensuing year . A procession was formed after the Provincial Grand Lodge closed , and the brethren walked from the schoolroom to the White Hart Hotel , where the meetings of the lodge will be held , in the usual order