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Provincial.
Provincial Grand Lodge exercising its power of giving brevet Tank to the numerous brethren Avho otherwise would never attain Grand Lodge honours . The toast of the newly . initiated was responded to by Bro . Wyatt , of the London and Northwestern Station , who , in a neat speech , avowed his confidence In the ameliorating tendencies of the tenets of the Order to which he had been admitted . Bros . George Dawson and E . H . Kitfcoe , both of the Warden Lodge , responded to the toast of
the Visitors , and each in their special manner descanted on the 2 > rivileges of the Order and the peculiar advantages a Mason possessed of doing good . The other toasts of the evening were , supplemented very properly hy thanks to Bro . Hovley , Avho had catered so admirably on the occasion . The musical arrangements were under the management of Bro . AV . Glydon , who , aided by various brethren , rendered the evening most enjoyable in the musical way . Bro . French kindly placed an excellent
piano at the service of the lodge . Bro . Halmshaw presided at the organ , and aided most effectually in the important ceremonies of the day . Bro . Thomas Bragg , P . M . of this lodge , has been appointed one of the directors of the Masonic Hall and Club Company ( Limited)—a popular undertaking just launched by the Craft in Birmingham .
THE BIRMINGHAM MASONIC HAM AND CLUB COMPANY , LIMITED . — 'flie adjourned meeting of this company was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 4 th inst . The report of the scrutineers , Bro 3 . W . C . M'Entee , John P . Phillips , and J . A . Langford , was presented . The following is the list of the directors elected : —C . XV . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M . ; W . Biggs , Leigh ; T . Bell Fletcher , Light ; S . Lloyd Foster , Howe ; B . XV . Goode , Howe ; R . Dawson , Howe ; W . H . Sproston , St . Paul ' s ; XV . Holliday Light ; T . Bragg , Athol ; J . S . Benson , Grosvenor ; Sir J . Ratcliff , Faithful ; and E . Hooper , St . James's , Staffordshire .
WESTMORELAND . KENDA . 1 / . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —This lodge Avas opened on Friday , July 8 th , at tha Mechanics' Institution , by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ( iu the absence of the W . M . ) , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A candidate was initiated into the mysteries of the Order , by the Acting AV . M ., and a brother passed to the degree of Fellow-ciaf't also bhim with
y great care ; Bro . Horn , P . M ., acting as Deacon , and explaining the working tools . The lecture on each tracing board was delivered by the Acting W . M ., and a vote of thanks recorded on the minutes to him , for his great kindness in coming to assist them that day . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . This lodge , which for so long remained dormant , is now coming into full vigour .
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PRESENTATION IO BRO . J . M . HARMAN . —On Wednesday , July 13 th , there was a large muster at the Hercules Pillars , Great Queen-street , of those connected with the Freemasons ' Tavern , for the purpose of making a presentation to Bro . J . M . Harman , head waiter at the Freemasons' Tavern . Mr . Winslade in the chair , and Mr . Coppock as vice-president . The
testimonial consisted of a very handsome gold chronometer and massive watch guard , value 50 guineas , ancl a silver tea ancl coffee service , also of 50 guineas value . The chronometer was made by Bro . Baab , of Gerard-street , watchmaker to Her Majesty . Inside the cover Avas the following inscription : — '' Presented to Mr . J . M . Harman by his friends connected with
the Freemasons' Tavern , for his valuable services during the past eighteen years . July 13 th , 1864 . " The company was very numerous , and several speeches were made , and some excellent songs sung . DRAINAGE OF FREEMASONS' HAM AND NEIGHBOURHOOD . — The minutes of the Board of Works for St . Giles' District state
that at the last meeting of the Board a letter from the Secretary of the Society of Freemasons was read , agreeing to contribute one-half of the expense of constructing a new sewer in New-yard , Great Queen-street , provided the amount to be paid hy the Society did not exceed £ 150 .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
STAFFORDSHIRE . CONSECRATION OU THE ABBEY CHAPTER ( No . 624 ) , BVKTON . OK-TEENT . This ceremony took place on Wednesday , June 29 th , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of Royal Arch Masons from the various chapters in Staffordshire and Derbyshire . The chapter was opened by M . E . Comps . Dr . Burton , P . Z . 539 , P . G . J .
Staffordshire , as Z ; Frank James , P . Z . 539 , as H . ; and Lynes , H . 639 , as J . The companions having been admitted , the members of the new chapter were arranged in proper order . The acting Z . addressed them on the nature of the meeting , and called on the acting Scribe E . to relate the proceedings and Avishes of the petitioners , also the warrant for the new chapter , which having been done , he presented to the acting Z . the principals nominated thereinviz . M . E . Comps . Thomas James
, , , P . Z . 419 , 539 , as Z . ; Horton Yates , P . Z . 460 , as II . ; Michael Arthur Bass , as J . The acting Z . then delivered \ ery impressively the followiug prayer : — "Almighty and Supreme Governor and Ruler of heaven and earth , who is there in heaven but Thee ? Thy omniscient mind brings all things iu review . Thine omnipotent arm directs the movements of the vast creation . Thine omnipresent eye pervades the secret recess of every heart . Thy boundless
beneficence supplies us Avith every comfort and enjoyment ; and Thine imperishable perfection and glory surpass the understandings of the children of men . From Thy unapproachable loftiness , deign we pray Thee to look down favourably upon our solemn rite , that men may know that Thou , whose name alone is Jehovah , art the Most High over all the earth . So mote it be . " The following oration was delivered bE . Comp . Synes as J .:
y —Companions , Ave are here to-day to consecrate a Royal Arch Chapter , and install new Principals , and it is in conformity with ancient custom that the practical lessons to be deduced from these circumstances should be pointedly put before you . This may be shortly clone hy remembering that all here must have been for twelve months and upwards enjoying the privileges of Master Masons , arid thereby have become piratically acquainted with those exalted lessons of morality so well laid down in the
Craft degrees . It is , therefore , only necessary to call your attention to what may be further advanced in this the Supreme Royal Arch degree , or culmination of the Master Mason ' s degree . As through the Craft degrees you have been admitted to a knoAvledge of the principles of moral truth and virtue , the mysteries of natnre and science , and the contemplation of the end of all human efforts , so now , typically under the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the discovery of the sacred ,
of the true , and living God Most High , you are introduced to a more holy and intimate contemplation of that future state of existence , in which the great I Am will stand revealed to our view . Snch lofty thoughts must strike all but the most inveterate mind with awe , and lead us to the contemplation of our lives here , with a view to our fitness for a life hereafter of perfect happiness . Pray receive these suggestions , companions , and store up in your hearts the precious contemplations which
naturally arise from them . May the true and living God Most High give you grace to profit by the promptings of purified hearts , and enable you to dedicate your lives to His service and the Avelfare of your fellow-creatures , and , finally , to receive you into His divine presence . " A solemn voluntary was played on the harmonium by M . E . Comp . Winson , P . Z . 4 G 0 , during which the Acting Z . walked
slowly round the chapter , sprinkling corn , and saying , " When ye be come into the land which I give unto you , ye shall bring a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to the . priest and he shall wave the sheaf before the Lord to be accepted for you . This corn I sprinkle as an emblem of plenty . " The Acting H . sprinkled wine saying , " And thou shalt bring for a drink offering , half an hin of wine for an offering of a sweet savour unto the Lordand if a stranger sojourn with you
, , as ye do so shall he do , one law and one manner shall be for you and for the stranger that sojourneth with you . This wine I pour as an emblem of prosperity . " The Acting J . sprinkled oil saying , " And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment and thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith . This oil I pour as an emblem of unanimity and brotherly love . " The Acting Z . having blessed the chapter , the Acting J . took
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Provincial.
Provincial Grand Lodge exercising its power of giving brevet Tank to the numerous brethren Avho otherwise would never attain Grand Lodge honours . The toast of the newly . initiated was responded to by Bro . Wyatt , of the London and Northwestern Station , who , in a neat speech , avowed his confidence In the ameliorating tendencies of the tenets of the Order to which he had been admitted . Bros . George Dawson and E . H . Kitfcoe , both of the Warden Lodge , responded to the toast of
the Visitors , and each in their special manner descanted on the 2 > rivileges of the Order and the peculiar advantages a Mason possessed of doing good . The other toasts of the evening were , supplemented very properly hy thanks to Bro . Hovley , Avho had catered so admirably on the occasion . The musical arrangements were under the management of Bro . AV . Glydon , who , aided by various brethren , rendered the evening most enjoyable in the musical way . Bro . French kindly placed an excellent
piano at the service of the lodge . Bro . Halmshaw presided at the organ , and aided most effectually in the important ceremonies of the day . Bro . Thomas Bragg , P . M . of this lodge , has been appointed one of the directors of the Masonic Hall and Club Company ( Limited)—a popular undertaking just launched by the Craft in Birmingham .
THE BIRMINGHAM MASONIC HAM AND CLUB COMPANY , LIMITED . — 'flie adjourned meeting of this company was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 4 th inst . The report of the scrutineers , Bro 3 . W . C . M'Entee , John P . Phillips , and J . A . Langford , was presented . The following is the list of the directors elected : —C . XV . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M . ; W . Biggs , Leigh ; T . Bell Fletcher , Light ; S . Lloyd Foster , Howe ; B . XV . Goode , Howe ; R . Dawson , Howe ; W . H . Sproston , St . Paul ' s ; XV . Holliday Light ; T . Bragg , Athol ; J . S . Benson , Grosvenor ; Sir J . Ratcliff , Faithful ; and E . Hooper , St . James's , Staffordshire .
WESTMORELAND . KENDA . 1 / . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —This lodge Avas opened on Friday , July 8 th , at tha Mechanics' Institution , by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . ( iu the absence of the W . M . ) , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A candidate was initiated into the mysteries of the Order , by the Acting AV . M ., and a brother passed to the degree of Fellow-ciaf't also bhim with
y great care ; Bro . Horn , P . M ., acting as Deacon , and explaining the working tools . The lecture on each tracing board was delivered by the Acting W . M ., and a vote of thanks recorded on the minutes to him , for his great kindness in coming to assist them that day . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . This lodge , which for so long remained dormant , is now coming into full vigour .
Ar01302
PRESENTATION IO BRO . J . M . HARMAN . —On Wednesday , July 13 th , there was a large muster at the Hercules Pillars , Great Queen-street , of those connected with the Freemasons ' Tavern , for the purpose of making a presentation to Bro . J . M . Harman , head waiter at the Freemasons' Tavern . Mr . Winslade in the chair , and Mr . Coppock as vice-president . The
testimonial consisted of a very handsome gold chronometer and massive watch guard , value 50 guineas , ancl a silver tea ancl coffee service , also of 50 guineas value . The chronometer was made by Bro . Baab , of Gerard-street , watchmaker to Her Majesty . Inside the cover Avas the following inscription : — '' Presented to Mr . J . M . Harman by his friends connected with
the Freemasons' Tavern , for his valuable services during the past eighteen years . July 13 th , 1864 . " The company was very numerous , and several speeches were made , and some excellent songs sung . DRAINAGE OF FREEMASONS' HAM AND NEIGHBOURHOOD . — The minutes of the Board of Works for St . Giles' District state
that at the last meeting of the Board a letter from the Secretary of the Society of Freemasons was read , agreeing to contribute one-half of the expense of constructing a new sewer in New-yard , Great Queen-street , provided the amount to be paid hy the Society did not exceed £ 150 .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
STAFFORDSHIRE . CONSECRATION OU THE ABBEY CHAPTER ( No . 624 ) , BVKTON . OK-TEENT . This ceremony took place on Wednesday , June 29 th , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of Royal Arch Masons from the various chapters in Staffordshire and Derbyshire . The chapter was opened by M . E . Comps . Dr . Burton , P . Z . 539 , P . G . J .
Staffordshire , as Z ; Frank James , P . Z . 539 , as H . ; and Lynes , H . 639 , as J . The companions having been admitted , the members of the new chapter were arranged in proper order . The acting Z . addressed them on the nature of the meeting , and called on the acting Scribe E . to relate the proceedings and Avishes of the petitioners , also the warrant for the new chapter , which having been done , he presented to the acting Z . the principals nominated thereinviz . M . E . Comps . Thomas James
, , , P . Z . 419 , 539 , as Z . ; Horton Yates , P . Z . 460 , as II . ; Michael Arthur Bass , as J . The acting Z . then delivered \ ery impressively the followiug prayer : — "Almighty and Supreme Governor and Ruler of heaven and earth , who is there in heaven but Thee ? Thy omniscient mind brings all things iu review . Thine omnipotent arm directs the movements of the vast creation . Thine omnipresent eye pervades the secret recess of every heart . Thy boundless
beneficence supplies us Avith every comfort and enjoyment ; and Thine imperishable perfection and glory surpass the understandings of the children of men . From Thy unapproachable loftiness , deign we pray Thee to look down favourably upon our solemn rite , that men may know that Thou , whose name alone is Jehovah , art the Most High over all the earth . So mote it be . " The following oration was delivered bE . Comp . Synes as J .:
y —Companions , Ave are here to-day to consecrate a Royal Arch Chapter , and install new Principals , and it is in conformity with ancient custom that the practical lessons to be deduced from these circumstances should be pointedly put before you . This may be shortly clone hy remembering that all here must have been for twelve months and upwards enjoying the privileges of Master Masons , arid thereby have become piratically acquainted with those exalted lessons of morality so well laid down in the
Craft degrees . It is , therefore , only necessary to call your attention to what may be further advanced in this the Supreme Royal Arch degree , or culmination of the Master Mason ' s degree . As through the Craft degrees you have been admitted to a knoAvledge of the principles of moral truth and virtue , the mysteries of natnre and science , and the contemplation of the end of all human efforts , so now , typically under the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the discovery of the sacred ,
of the true , and living God Most High , you are introduced to a more holy and intimate contemplation of that future state of existence , in which the great I Am will stand revealed to our view . Snch lofty thoughts must strike all but the most inveterate mind with awe , and lead us to the contemplation of our lives here , with a view to our fitness for a life hereafter of perfect happiness . Pray receive these suggestions , companions , and store up in your hearts the precious contemplations which
naturally arise from them . May the true and living God Most High give you grace to profit by the promptings of purified hearts , and enable you to dedicate your lives to His service and the Avelfare of your fellow-creatures , and , finally , to receive you into His divine presence . " A solemn voluntary was played on the harmonium by M . E . Comp . Winson , P . Z . 4 G 0 , during which the Acting Z . walked
slowly round the chapter , sprinkling corn , and saying , " When ye be come into the land which I give unto you , ye shall bring a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to the . priest and he shall wave the sheaf before the Lord to be accepted for you . This corn I sprinkle as an emblem of plenty . " The Acting H . sprinkled wine saying , " And thou shalt bring for a drink offering , half an hin of wine for an offering of a sweet savour unto the Lordand if a stranger sojourn with you
, , as ye do so shall he do , one law and one manner shall be for you and for the stranger that sojourneth with you . This wine I pour as an emblem of prosperity . " The Acting J . sprinkled oil saying , " And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment and thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith . This oil I pour as an emblem of unanimity and brotherly love . " The Acting Z . having blessed the chapter , the Acting J . took