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Ero . Dyson— "Holy , holy Lord God Ahmahrv . who was end iu and is to come I" Tho presiding officer then save the invocation ' wbicn was followed by tho chant , "Somoto ' it bo . " Tbe Ic ^ o w-. is then uncovered , and f ' hreo P . M . ' s , earrvir-. g ihV ' cr . mucopia . wine , and oil , then proceeded with the coremor . v . duriv « wnich was played the anthem : ' " ' ' =
' ¦ Glory bo to God on high . Peaco on earth . Good will towards men . " Tho chaplain having taken tho censer round tlio IctK-. + h 0 consecrating- prayer , second portion , was then m-ven . and followed by the chant , "So mote it bo . " Tho anthem . a'W « d for ri , occasion by Bro . Dyson— ¦ - " ~
" Glory to God on hi gh , Halleluiah I Lot heaven and earth reply , Hallelujah ! Praise ye His name ; ' Hallelujah I Masons , His lovo adore , Hallelujah . ' And Q . ry . out evermore , Halleluj ah' . Glory to God . Halleluiah ' "_
was most impressivel y given ; and tho presiding officer then dedicated and constituted tho lodgo in trno ' Masonic form , whereupon tho chant , "So moto it be , " was given : and this part o the ceremony was concluded with tho anthem , " Halleluiah Ononis . ' Tho installation of tho AV . M . was then proceeded with by Bro . Biggs . Tho members of the now lodgo and tho visitors returned thanks to tho Prov . G . M ., and did homage to tho now Master ¦ choral music
being introduced during each procession . ihe visitors having congratulated the now Master , who returned his acknowled gments to the Prov . G . M . first- and to tho rest m their order , tho presentation of warrant , by-laws , and working tools then took place . Tho charge to tho Master was delivered in a most efficient manner , and tho election of Treasurer was then taken Tho appointment and investment of officers ( whoso names , So ., will bo found hereafter mentioned ) wero next made ; and tho charges to the AA anions and to tho brethren concluded tho formal and causal part of tho ceremonial .
The names of tho officers appointed and invested aro as follows : _ Bros W . P Ivoy , W . M . ; W . Biggs , I . P . M . ; J . Ellis , S . W . ; A . Beale , J . W . ; R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; J . Weightnmn . Treas . W . P . Ivey , jun ., Sec . ; R . C . Husbv , S . D .: G . Lyddon ' JD E i T . TaborD . C ; W . H . Birch , Org . ' ; G . Lancellor I a J . T . Stmson , Stow . ; W . Godsmark , Almoner . AVo havo seldom witnessed on similar occasions so numerous an attendance ot visiting brethren of them holdin
; many " a very high position in tho Craft , and which assisted materially in conaucmg towards tho interest attached this important event iu tlio iViiisonic annals of tho jn'ovinco . Amongst the visitors wo noticed tho following distinguished brethren : —Bros . JEnoas J . Mclntyro , G . R . of Ensland , AJ . G . M . . oerks and Bucks ; Sir G . W . Hayues , P . G . C . and P . M ., 414 : J . R . W- Smiti 1 GEP & S 32633
« £ ^ nh ^ V ^ '' ' - ' --- « n < IP . r ., . , ¦ StO : K . 1 . Woodhouse , P . D . Prov . G . M ,, Berks : F . Binkes G . S . Secretary for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , P . M . & c : u J . Simpson , POL . 771 , Prov . G . O , Berks and Bucks ; C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . Prov . G . D ., Oxon .. 357 , W . M . elect . 478 ; C Snntb P . G Supt . of AVorks and J . W , 414 ; J . B . Clacv / P . M . Ill' r i ° T ; aS- ? W- W- ^ osliony , P- Prov- G . R . and P . M . PtV m t \ ' Pi' ° V ; J G W and P-M , 4 U ; F . A . Bulley ¦ P- Pwv GSB J Blown 414 "
^ V * ' ... ; . T . , , P . G . Stew \ r-nn """ ; , " -, ,- ?• Prov - S - - - ! J " T . Morland . J . W , 945 A . & . D . G . ; E Morland , Sec . 945 , P . G . Stew . ; T . Gwynno wHi ^ . ^^Pr 0 T- & Ch ^< 0 x 0 » * H . D'Abnain , \ v . M 94 o ; P . G . S . B .: R . S . Hulbert , P . M ., C 94 . Prov . P . J . G . W . Hants : J . Dew , AV . M , < 59-t ; J . M . Powell . S . W , 094 . Visitin " members ot Lod of Union ( No 414 ) Smith ?
go . :-Bros . J . , C . Snackal , jun , W . Ritson , P . M . ; L . Disborough . P . M .- J H Hounslow DC ; H . Walker , R . B . Hammond . ^ W . Wvnn , W . P . Goulumg , C-. Butho , J . Leann , Sec : R . Bradby , ' jun .. J . R , Ro"crs vf-T * TT ^ lTOm other l 0 ( I ? 'e »' - — Bros . C . Numb , ' 771 , - Df- ^ ' D ' ^' 1 f ' P 3 L 01 '; 0-O . KMont , J . D .: W . Smith C . E ., P . G . S , P . 112 , 33 , 840 ; N . Rogers , 023 ; T . Ruff , W . M . 471 ! ! , ' % } " \ i -F- Marriott , 771 ; R . do M . Lawson , P . M .
uIT ' ? h i , ' ^ V P -G K Wiltshire ; H . J . Strong . P . M , 452 PP" r ' n >; J & W 8 U 1 T 0 - A H W- Eobson ; P . M .. ' 350 ? . « ' iP ' ' \ T- 1 E : ivenshaw , P . G . Chap , Wilts . P . Prov & . Chap , Oxon , V , ' . 3 I , 0 ( 1 ( 5 . At tho conclusion of tho ceremony tho brethren adjourned to tho George Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them . and . on Ac removal ot tho cloth , "Xon nobis Domino" was most o / lectively sung by Bros . Dyson , . Marriott , Strickland , and Disfin ,
yio pj .-oiessional brainron from St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor . Jjl ' , - ' ' , - ' - , ' ' 0-h pro .-td-ug at tho pianoforte . " ' Tho W . M . then gave " The Queon and tho Craft . " observing uiat . in a et-mpauy of Alasons , uo observation :: wero required ; m lact . IO censwered tnat me toast would bo shorn of its lust' -o by at all expiating en it in tho presence ot tlio most loyal of her -Majesty s subjects .
I no Aational Anthoni Tho W . M then gave " Tho Prince of Wales and iho rest of tho Royal lamily . National song— "God blcsa tho Prince of Wale ? . " The AV . M . then gave ' -Tho Ri ght Honourable tho Earl of Zetland tno Most AVorshi pful Grand Alaster . " Ho would not tarnts . i tho bistro ci that nobleman by attempting to eulogiso his character , yaiich was so well known all over the surface of tho globe : tneir own hearts should dictate tho feelings with which thoy drank that toast .
Glee— " By Celia ' s arbour . " Tho next toast , tho AV . M . observed , was one , bo folt sum ™! « o recoivod with tho greatest enthusiasm . It was •¦ The Right Honourable tho Earl do Grey and Ripon , Right Wshipufl Deput y Grand Master , and tho Grand Officers P ° st and Present .- ' 'luoy wero honoured that evening with tho presence of their R . AV . Bros . 7 E . J . Mclntyro ? G . Rog . ; fvov Su-Joim HayesP . G . Chap . JRStebbingPGD and
, ; . . , ... ; "makes , G . Steward ; all officers of Grand Lodgo . Ho could not sumcicutl y express bis gratification at tho honour conferred on the nxw lodgo by tho presence of such distinguished brethren and ho noped thoy would frequentl y como amongst thorn , and as tney had assisted at tho launching of thoir boat , thoy would no doubt bo anxious to ascertain how sho behaved at soa Ho thoretoro beggod to propose their health , coupling with it tho name ot Bro . Stobbinor .
Ballad , by Bro . Marriott— " Tho four-leaved shamrock . " Bro . Stebbing , in responding , thanked tho brethren for tho very hearty response given to tho toast , and , although he was permitted by tho kind courtesy of tho Grand Registrar to reply to it , still ho must compliment tho lodgo in havim > - had tho ceremony performed b y such a distinguished brother , whoso presence thoro amongst thorn showed tho great interest ho took m all matters relating to tho prosperit of tho Craft
y . Ho thought , from tho wiso counsels , advice , and sound policy of tho Grand Registrar as tho chief adviser of Lords Zetland and Do Grey and Ripon , was to bo attributed tbe efficiency of all matters connected with Grand Lod ge . Ho could assure tho brethren that tho M . W . G . M . was most anxious that those who worked for the prosperity of the Craft and tho support of our noblo Institutions m tho provinces should bo honoured with tho purple as bo nad beenand that those
, honours wero not confined to tho London brethren alone , but to bo attained b y any brother in tho Order who had proved himself deserving tho appointment . Tho AVAL said whatever tho brethren thought of tho last toast , and to which ho must say they had fully verified his anticipations as to tho way in which it was received , ho felt sure that tho announcement of tho health of their R . AV . Bro . iEneas J . Mclntyro , who not onl y camo amongst them as tho Grand Registrar of England , but as thoir aetinn Pi-ovmm ,, l (}„™ , i
Master , would bo received with unbounded applause ; his uniform kindness and courtesy was proverbial throughout tho province . Ho took this special opportunity to thank him for too very forcible and impressive manner in " whieh ho had performed tlio ceremony of consecration , and could assure him that it was the full determination of all tho brethren to havo waited any definite timo to suit his professional engagements , which ho know wero very numerous , rather than havo had it performed b other brother
y any , and tho very great treat thoy had had was sufficient to compensate them for any amount of delay they might havo experienced in thoiranxioty to commence work . Ho also nad to thank him for tho appointment ho had received at bis hands two ; years since ; and as ho was that day elected an honorary member of tho now lodge , ho hoped thoy would havo mm frequently amongst them . Part songs— " Evening Twili ght , " and " Soft Music . " 'iho
^ R . AV . Prov . G . M , whoso rising was erected with loud cueers , _ expressed tho gratification ho felt and tho pleasure it gave him to como amongst them on such an interesting occasion tua ^ cf tho foundation of another lodgo in tho provinceanotiier harbinger of goodwill towards men—ho thought their AVorshipful Master must feci very proud of his position to bo selected sis tho first Alaster , as it was a clear proof of tho hio-h . estimation in which ho was hold by tho brethren , ho regretted ho was not able from his numerous professional engagements to havo named an earlier day lor tlio consecration , ' but ho could
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
Ero . Dyson— "Holy , holy Lord God Ahmahrv . who was end iu and is to come I" Tho presiding officer then save the invocation ' wbicn was followed by tho chant , "Somoto ' it bo . " Tbe Ic ^ o w-. is then uncovered , and f ' hreo P . M . ' s , earrvir-. g ihV ' cr . mucopia . wine , and oil , then proceeded with the coremor . v . duriv « wnich was played the anthem : ' " ' ' =
' ¦ Glory bo to God on high . Peaco on earth . Good will towards men . " Tho chaplain having taken tho censer round tlio IctK-. + h 0 consecrating- prayer , second portion , was then m-ven . and followed by the chant , "So mote it bo . " Tho anthem . a'W « d for ri , occasion by Bro . Dyson— ¦ - " ~
" Glory to God on hi gh , Halleluiah I Lot heaven and earth reply , Hallelujah ! Praise ye His name ; ' Hallelujah I Masons , His lovo adore , Hallelujah . ' And Q . ry . out evermore , Halleluj ah' . Glory to God . Halleluiah ' "_
was most impressivel y given ; and tho presiding officer then dedicated and constituted tho lodgo in trno ' Masonic form , whereupon tho chant , "So moto it be , " was given : and this part o the ceremony was concluded with tho anthem , " Halleluiah Ononis . ' Tho installation of tho AV . M . was then proceeded with by Bro . Biggs . Tho members of the now lodgo and tho visitors returned thanks to tho Prov . G . M ., and did homage to tho now Master ¦ choral music
being introduced during each procession . ihe visitors having congratulated the now Master , who returned his acknowled gments to the Prov . G . M . first- and to tho rest m their order , tho presentation of warrant , by-laws , and working tools then took place . Tho charge to tho Master was delivered in a most efficient manner , and tho election of Treasurer was then taken Tho appointment and investment of officers ( whoso names , So ., will bo found hereafter mentioned ) wero next made ; and tho charges to the AA anions and to tho brethren concluded tho formal and causal part of tho ceremonial .
The names of tho officers appointed and invested aro as follows : _ Bros W . P Ivoy , W . M . ; W . Biggs , I . P . M . ; J . Ellis , S . W . ; A . Beale , J . W . ; R . J . Simpson , Chap . ; J . Weightnmn . Treas . W . P . Ivey , jun ., Sec . ; R . C . Husbv , S . D .: G . Lyddon ' JD E i T . TaborD . C ; W . H . Birch , Org . ' ; G . Lancellor I a J . T . Stmson , Stow . ; W . Godsmark , Almoner . AVo havo seldom witnessed on similar occasions so numerous an attendance ot visiting brethren of them holdin
; many " a very high position in tho Craft , and which assisted materially in conaucmg towards tho interest attached this important event iu tlio iViiisonic annals of tho jn'ovinco . Amongst the visitors wo noticed tho following distinguished brethren : —Bros . JEnoas J . Mclntyro , G . R . of Ensland , AJ . G . M . . oerks and Bucks ; Sir G . W . Hayues , P . G . C . and P . M ., 414 : J . R . W- Smiti 1 GEP & S 32633
« £ ^ nh ^ V ^ '' ' - ' --- « n < IP . r ., . , ¦ StO : K . 1 . Woodhouse , P . D . Prov . G . M ,, Berks : F . Binkes G . S . Secretary for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , P . M . & c : u J . Simpson , POL . 771 , Prov . G . O , Berks and Bucks ; C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . Prov . G . D ., Oxon .. 357 , W . M . elect . 478 ; C Snntb P . G Supt . of AVorks and J . W , 414 ; J . B . Clacv / P . M . Ill' r i ° T ; aS- ? W- W- ^ osliony , P- Prov- G . R . and P . M . PtV m t \ ' Pi' ° V ; J G W and P-M , 4 U ; F . A . Bulley ¦ P- Pwv GSB J Blown 414 "
^ V * ' ... ; . T . , , P . G . Stew \ r-nn """ ; , " -, ,- ?• Prov - S - - - ! J " T . Morland . J . W , 945 A . & . D . G . ; E Morland , Sec . 945 , P . G . Stew . ; T . Gwynno wHi ^ . ^^Pr 0 T- & Ch ^< 0 x 0 » * H . D'Abnain , \ v . M 94 o ; P . G . S . B .: R . S . Hulbert , P . M ., C 94 . Prov . P . J . G . W . Hants : J . Dew , AV . M , < 59-t ; J . M . Powell . S . W , 094 . Visitin " members ot Lod of Union ( No 414 ) Smith ?
go . :-Bros . J . , C . Snackal , jun , W . Ritson , P . M . ; L . Disborough . P . M .- J H Hounslow DC ; H . Walker , R . B . Hammond . ^ W . Wvnn , W . P . Goulumg , C-. Butho , J . Leann , Sec : R . Bradby , ' jun .. J . R , Ro"crs vf-T * TT ^ lTOm other l 0 ( I ? 'e »' - — Bros . C . Numb , ' 771 , - Df- ^ ' D ' ^' 1 f ' P 3 L 01 '; 0-O . KMont , J . D .: W . Smith C . E ., P . G . S , P . 112 , 33 , 840 ; N . Rogers , 023 ; T . Ruff , W . M . 471 ! ! , ' % } " \ i -F- Marriott , 771 ; R . do M . Lawson , P . M .
uIT ' ? h i , ' ^ V P -G K Wiltshire ; H . J . Strong . P . M , 452 PP" r ' n >; J & W 8 U 1 T 0 - A H W- Eobson ; P . M .. ' 350 ? . « ' iP ' ' \ T- 1 E : ivenshaw , P . G . Chap , Wilts . P . Prov & . Chap , Oxon , V , ' . 3 I , 0 ( 1 ( 5 . At tho conclusion of tho ceremony tho brethren adjourned to tho George Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them . and . on Ac removal ot tho cloth , "Xon nobis Domino" was most o / lectively sung by Bros . Dyson , . Marriott , Strickland , and Disfin ,
yio pj .-oiessional brainron from St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor . Jjl ' , - ' ' , - ' - , ' ' 0-h pro .-td-ug at tho pianoforte . " ' Tho W . M . then gave " The Queon and tho Craft . " observing uiat . in a et-mpauy of Alasons , uo observation :: wero required ; m lact . IO censwered tnat me toast would bo shorn of its lust' -o by at all expiating en it in tho presence ot tlio most loyal of her -Majesty s subjects .
I no Aational Anthoni Tho W . M then gave " Tho Prince of Wales and iho rest of tho Royal lamily . National song— "God blcsa tho Prince of Wale ? . " The AV . M . then gave ' -Tho Ri ght Honourable tho Earl of Zetland tno Most AVorshi pful Grand Alaster . " Ho would not tarnts . i tho bistro ci that nobleman by attempting to eulogiso his character , yaiich was so well known all over the surface of tho globe : tneir own hearts should dictate tho feelings with which thoy drank that toast .
Glee— " By Celia ' s arbour . " Tho next toast , tho AV . M . observed , was one , bo folt sum ™! « o recoivod with tho greatest enthusiasm . It was •¦ The Right Honourable tho Earl do Grey and Ripon , Right Wshipufl Deput y Grand Master , and tho Grand Officers P ° st and Present .- ' 'luoy wero honoured that evening with tho presence of their R . AV . Bros . 7 E . J . Mclntyro ? G . Rog . ; fvov Su-Joim HayesP . G . Chap . JRStebbingPGD and
, ; . . , ... ; "makes , G . Steward ; all officers of Grand Lodgo . Ho could not sumcicutl y express bis gratification at tho honour conferred on the nxw lodgo by tho presence of such distinguished brethren and ho noped thoy would frequentl y como amongst thorn , and as tney had assisted at tho launching of thoir boat , thoy would no doubt bo anxious to ascertain how sho behaved at soa Ho thoretoro beggod to propose their health , coupling with it tho name ot Bro . Stobbinor .
Ballad , by Bro . Marriott— " Tho four-leaved shamrock . " Bro . Stebbing , in responding , thanked tho brethren for tho very hearty response given to tho toast , and , although he was permitted by tho kind courtesy of tho Grand Registrar to reply to it , still ho must compliment tho lodgo in havim > - had tho ceremony performed b y such a distinguished brother , whoso presence thoro amongst thorn showed tho great interest ho took m all matters relating to tho prosperit of tho Craft
y . Ho thought , from tho wiso counsels , advice , and sound policy of tho Grand Registrar as tho chief adviser of Lords Zetland and Do Grey and Ripon , was to bo attributed tbe efficiency of all matters connected with Grand Lod ge . Ho could assure tho brethren that tho M . W . G . M . was most anxious that those who worked for the prosperity of the Craft and tho support of our noblo Institutions m tho provinces should bo honoured with tho purple as bo nad beenand that those
, honours wero not confined to tho London brethren alone , but to bo attained b y any brother in tho Order who had proved himself deserving tho appointment . Tho AVAL said whatever tho brethren thought of tho last toast , and to which ho must say they had fully verified his anticipations as to tho way in which it was received , ho felt sure that tho announcement of tho health of their R . AV . Bro . iEneas J . Mclntyro , who not onl y camo amongst them as tho Grand Registrar of England , but as thoir aetinn Pi-ovmm ,, l (}„™ , i
Master , would bo received with unbounded applause ; his uniform kindness and courtesy was proverbial throughout tho province . Ho took this special opportunity to thank him for too very forcible and impressive manner in " whieh ho had performed tlio ceremony of consecration , and could assure him that it was the full determination of all tho brethren to havo waited any definite timo to suit his professional engagements , which ho know wero very numerous , rather than havo had it performed b other brother
y any , and tho very great treat thoy had had was sufficient to compensate them for any amount of delay they might havo experienced in thoiranxioty to commence work . Ho also nad to thank him for tho appointment ho had received at bis hands two ; years since ; and as ho was that day elected an honorary member of tho now lodge , ho hoped thoy would havo mm frequently amongst them . Part songs— " Evening Twili ght , " and " Soft Music . " 'iho
^ R . AV . Prov . G . M , whoso rising was erected with loud cueers , _ expressed tho gratification ho felt and tho pleasure it gave him to como amongst them on such an interesting occasion tua ^ cf tho foundation of another lodgo in tho provinceanotiier harbinger of goodwill towards men—ho thought their AVorshipful Master must feci very proud of his position to bo selected sis tho first Alaster , as it was a clear proof of tho hio-h . estimation in which ho was hold by tho brethren , ho regretted ho was not able from his numerous professional engagements to havo named an earlier day lor tlio consecration , ' but ho could