Consecration Of The University Of Edinburgh Lodge, No. 2974.

University Lodge , of AATiich he was a Past Master , and whose Worshipful Master was absent that evening through indisposition . The Apollo University Lodge , being fifty years older than any other university lodge , looked upon itself as being the pioneer of university lodges , and he hoped yet to see in London a lodge connected with the University

of Ireland . Bro . Sir John Heron MaxAvell admitted that he had somewhat neglected Masonry , but had found it very useful . Many years ago he had got out of a very nastv scrape in the East through the influence of Masonry . He congratulated the University of Edinburgh Lodge on their successful start .

The Worshipful Master of the University of London Lodge , No . 2033 , said it was a matter of satisfaction to their members that they had been asked to act as sponsors , and they bad voted it Avith enthusiasm . They were glad to welcome the University of Edinburgh Lodge to their University of London . He hoped they would prosper , and

thus draw the IAVO universities tighter and closer as time went on . Bro . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D ., also replied . Proposing the toast of "The Officers , " the Worshipful Master thanked them for the loyal support and assistance they had given him in founding the lodge , particularly the Secretary , Bro . Dr . McCann , to whom he was greatly indebted

for his energy and ability , both of which Avere beyond praise , and his services conduced to the success of the lodge . The Wardens also had rallied round him and been most loyal . The Senior Warden , Bro . Dr . Dundas Grant , replying , said that the officers Avould endeavour to emulate the dignity , of which the Master had set such an excellent

example . The Junior Warden , Bro . G . C . Cathcart , felt the honour of the position he Avas holding , and could pledge all the officers to do the utmost in their poAver to further the interest of the lodge . The Secretary , Bro . Dr . McCann , thanked the Worshipful

Master for the remarks he had made . The officers had adopted one Avatch-word , " Efficiency , " and would vie Avith one another in doing their best for the success ol" the lodge . He was optimistic of the future increasing army coining from the north never to return . The traditions ol " their great UmYersity and of Masonry would be united in this lodge .

He was gratified with the number of distinguished visitors present , to whom they offered heather , haggas , and hearty welcome . He was particularly obliged to the Grand Secretary for his valuable assistance and useful hints , and he would yield to no one in his desire for the success of the lodge .

Consecration Of The United Wards Lodge.

Consecration of the United Wards Lodge .

THE consecration of the United Wards Lodge took place at the Great Eastern Hotel , London , on Tuesday , October 27 th . This lodge has been promoted and established by the members of the United Wards Club , which is itself composed of prominent members of the corporation and others interested officially in the affairs of

the various wards of which the Municipality of London is composed . It was , therefore , fitting that such a high official as a Sheriff of London should be the lirst occupant of the Master's chair , and that at the ceremony of consecration he should be surrounded and supported by such a large number of Cit y brethren as AA * as present on the occasion . Among

those present were : —Bros . Sidney F . Isitt , I . P . M . ; Viscount Hayashi ; Justice Bucknill ; Colonel A . R . M . Lockwood , M . P . ; Sir Horace Marshall ; W . R . McConnell , K . C . ; R . Loveland-Loveland , K . C . ; James Stephens ; W . Baddeley ; T . Bullock ; Major Henry Wright ; J . Berry ; H . Sadler ;

Sir Edward Letclnvorth ; Sir Joseph Dimsdale , Bart ., M . P . ; the Bishop of Barking ; Alderman Vaughan Morgan ; John Strachar , K . C . ; Frank Richardson ; Sir Ralph Littler , K . C . ; Sir Arthur Trendell ; G . S . Elliott , J . P . ; Stanley J . Attenborough ; Alderman Sir John Bell ; Alderman Sir George Truscott ; and many others .

The Grand Secretary , Sir Edward Letclnvorth , conducted the ceremony of consecration . He was assisted by Bros . Sir Joseph Dimsdale , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . ; Sir Horace Marshall , P . G . T . ; the Bishop of Barking , P . G . Chaplain ; Frank Richardson , P . Dep . G . Reg . ; and Under-Sheriff Langton , P . D . G . D . C . The oration AA ; IS delivered by the

Bishop ol Barking . The consecration ceremony was accompanied b y Bro . Herbert Schartati and a choir . At the close Bro . Sir Edward installed Bro . Sir Thomas Brooke-Hitching , C . C ., P . M . ( 1540 ) , as the W . M . of the lodge . The new Master then appointed his officers as follows : —I . P . M ., Bro . S . F . Isitt , W . M . Empire Lodge ( 2108 ); S . W ., Bro . A .

Ritchie , J . P ., C . C ., P . M . Plnenix ( 173 ); J . W ,, Bro . Enos Howes , J . P ., P . M . ( 1599 ) ; Chaplain , Bro . Archdeacon Sinclair ; Treasurer , Bro . H . S , A . Foy ; Secretary , Bro . W . N . Rodger - , S . D ., Bro . George Haysom ; J . D ., Bro . Henry Byrne-Jones ; D . C , Bro . Under-Sheriff Langton ; I . G ., Bro . VV . L . Green ; Stewards , Bro . P . T . Block and Bro . George

H . Heilbuth , C . C . ; and Tyler , Bro . G . T . Bailey . Before the closing of the lodge , the W . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officers , and paid them the

comp liment of inviting them to become honorary members . Sir Edward Letchworth acknowledged the compliment , and accepted on behalf of his brother officers and himself " the invitation Sir Thomas had extended . After the transaction of ordinary business the lodge Avas closed . The W . M . presided at the banquet Avhich followed , and submitted the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .

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