Consecration Of A Lodge At Bow.

they had conferred upon him in coupling his niuno with tho toast ; ho could only say that when Bro . Terry mado hia report to Grand Lodgo on tho working of the Coborn Lodge , it would ho a favourable ono . Ho could say the Lodge was worthy of praiso , for all the ceremonies had been beautifully worked . Ho wished tho new Lodgo every possible success . Bro . Terry proposed tho health of

tho W . M . Bro . Heimann , and iu doing so alluded to his having travelled miiuy thousands of miles iu order to bo installed under the Graud Lodgo of England . Ho did not doubt that when ho returned to Japan still greater honours would await him . Bro . Heimann had tho satisfaction of being installed tho first Master of tho now Coborn Lodge , and he ( Bro . Terry ) hopod thero would always be found

equally worthy Masters to preside over it . Ho hoped that tho W . M . 's health would bo spared him , so that when ho returned from Japan ho would bo enabled to preside over the Lodgo with credit to himself and tho Craft in general . Glee , "By Oolia ' s Arbour " ( Horsley ) . The W . M . expressed his thanks for tho honour that had been done him ; ho hoped that when ho returned from Japau ,

which ho thought would bo in a year hence , he would havo around him a good workiug Lodge , and he then would feel in a fair way to success . Ho felt much indebted to tho Officers of All Saint ' s Lodge , and also to tho Tredegar Lodge , for the kind assistance he had received at thoir hands , whicb ho would not easily forget . Ho was exceedingly sorry ho should not be ablo to bo ablo to bo with the

Lodge daring tho wholo terra of office , but ho felt sure that thoso who ho would leave in charge would carry ont the duties devolving upon them with credit , aud satisfaction to thoir brother members . The W . M . proposed tho toast of tho evening , tho Consecrating Officers , observing that he did so with peculiar pleasure , seeing thoy had carried out tho ceremony in a most beautiful manner . Ho was sure that all

who witnessed it must havo been greatly impressed , seeing tho lessons taught aud expounded wero exceedingly sublime . The toast was Masouically received . Gleo— " Hart and hind aro in thoir lair "—Sir If . R . Ilishop . Bros . Terry and Clarke responded , expressing the pleasure it gavo them to be present that day , aud adding that from what thoy had

witnessed of tho W . M . s working , they felt sure the Lodgo would make its mark in thedistrict . Tho W . M . proposed the toast of the Visitors , coupling with it tho names of Bros . Marsh , Cnndick , Anning , AlcocW , Thoruicroft and Coleman . Each of the brethren named respeeded . Bro . Marsh thanked tho founders of tho Lodgo for the magnificent reception thov had accorded the Visitors . As ho was

daily expecting a Warrant for tho consecration of a Lodge at Bromley . o wliich ho was to bo tho W . M ., he would secure to them and his Brother Visitors ati equally cordial reception . Bro . Coleman observed that tho All Saints Lodgo , of which he -was a member , had dnring its sixteen months' existence , paid into tho Benevolent Fund upwards of £ 160 , and ho hoped tho Coborn Lodge would beat that sum .

lhe W . M . proposed tho Treasurer and Secretary , couplod with tho name of Bro . Dennis . Humorous song , Bro . J . Kift . Bro . Donnis responded , and amidst loud applause declared ho would work hard on behalf of tho Lodge , aud that he would do all he could , and see that none but proper men wci - e brought forward for initiation . The W . M . proposed tho Officers of tho Coborn Lodgo , which was

drunk most enthusiastically . Part song , — "The hunt is up — . / . L . Hatton . Bro . Hurt thanked the brethren for tho honour they had dono him in placing him in tho proud position of S . W . ; he assured them he would do his best to become a hard working Officer of the Lodge . Bro . Farnfield also responded ; for the last sixteen years ho had noticed that the East of London was very much

neglected in tho matter of Lodges . Sinco that time ho had seou several Lodges opened , and was exceedingly gratified to assist in the opening of another one that day . He believed there was plenty of room for it , and that it would grow and flourish . If the Chairman would allow him , he would be happy to become the first Steward of tho Lodge , and should the W . M . return by the time he should have

to present himself at Grand Lodge , thoy would go hand in hand together . The All Saints Lodge , since its formation , had been enabled to contribute £ 170 to the Benevolent Institution , and he saw no reason why tho Coborn Lodjjo should not in the course of twelve months do the same . If he could in any way help the Lodgo he would , either by taking the chair or filling any subordinate

position , for in so doing he felt he must be but doing his duty . Bros . Dr . Talbot , Seaborne and G . Huckett also responded , the last-named brother stating that he would be pleased to assist in the new Lodge , iu whatever position the brethren liked to place him . The W . M . proposed the Masonic Charities , with which he would couple the name of Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution lor Aj ; ed Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Bro . Terry , in responding , said ho could not help referring to the magnificent sum paid in at the Anniversary of tho Institution tiie previous wi ek , it being about £ 14 , 000 , the largest sum that had ever been received at any previous Fes > t val . AU . bongh the distress wa < great in tho provinces , Easu La cashire had contributed £ 3 , 5-10 ,

besides her previous coutiibntious in former years . The Province , however , was to be highly bonour . Kl for doing what it did . The £ 14 , 000 had beeu raised by 171 Stewards , and he had no doubt that when a" the l . sts were in , the sun . would reach £ 14 , 250 . Lie waa pleased to announce thafc tho East of London contributed as rnnch money to the Institution as any other district . Since the All Saints

Lodge had been opened , it had sent up three Stewards , and a fourth was coming up . They had , therefore , much cause for thankfulness , for , although tho wise men came from the east , the rich men also appeared to live in it . lie felt sure that Bro . Farnfield would prove himself as able a Steward for the Coborn Lodge as ho had been of tho All Saints . The Tyler's toast closed tho proceedings , which were very enjoyable throughout .

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DEATH . FYSH . —On Monday , 17 th . February , at Southgate Road , the beloved Wife of BBO . WlLWilt FYSE .

Amoy— China.

AMOY— CHINA .

np iIE nth of December 1878 will long be remembered in tho J- annals of festivity as connected with the port of Amoy . Covers were laid in the auditorium of the theatre for it large number of diners who met together on that evening to celebrate one more triumph of Masonry , and to do honour to some distinguished Masons , officers of the District Grand Lodgo of Hongkong , who had come up specially to assist in tho various ceremonies consequent upon tho ( bun iiition

of tho Ionic and Corinthian Lodges of Amoy . At half-past eight p . m . everything wns ready ; and tho company , resplendent in tho jewels and general regalia of tho Order , fell upon the tempting viands which wero rapidly sot before them . Wo must remark that W . Bro . T . D . Boyd , chairman elect , was unfortunately prevented by illness from being present , and that his place was taken by W . Bro .

If . . / E . Sidford , who , on tho removal of tho cloth , rose to propose tho first toast— " Tho Queen aud Craft , " which was followed by " God save tho Queen . " VV . Bro . Sidford then rose to propose the toast of "The Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master , H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales . " To judge from a very important document in H . R . H . ' s hand-writing that had como to his hands that day , tho Prince was

enjoying very good health . He was sure tho brethren present would join in wishing their M . W . Grand Master many long years of rnlo over tho Craft . Song—God bless the Princo of Wales . The next toast— "Tho District Grand Master , the Deputy District Graud Master , and the Officers of tho District Grand Lodge of Hom / kong , " was given . Bro . Sidford acknowledged , in eloquent terms , tho

assistance they had day received from Bro . Adams iu tho solemn services of the Consecration ; ho trusted that , as their previous work had received tho highest approval and confirmation it was in tho power of the authorities to bestow , they would continue to merit tho approbation of tho Grand Lodge , aud tho testimony of a good conscience . W . Bro . Adams , in acknowledging the compliment , reviewed

tho progress of Masonry in the Province , and expressed tho satisfaction ho felt at fiudiug the young plants giving such evidence of vigorous growth . He pointed out , however , ono serious omission iu the Official Toasts , as printed ou tho list before him , aud could only attribute this to tho fact , as he had beeu given previously to under , stand , that WsBro . Sidford had himself compiled tho list , but it was

his happy privilege to supply tho deficiency , by calling on tho Brethren present to charge their glasses and unite with him in acknowledging tho undoubted services that their first Master had given to the Craft . Nothing that ho , V . W . Bro . Adams , or tho Masons of Amoy aud tho District could say in praise of W . Bro . Sidford ' s exertions would bo sufficicut to defray tho debt of gratitude they

owed him , and , iu saying that , he was sure he expressed tho universal opinion , and might safely loavo tho toast with them . W . Bro . Sidford , in acknowledging tho toast , said that tho omission in the list was not accidental , as all the reward he could wish for was this realisation of his fondest hopes . The success of the enterprise was so fully assured now , as to render it unnecessary for him to say moro than

this : Our success iu the future will now depend upon tho individual exertions of each member of tho Craft iu Amoy , and that with two Lodges working in fraternal rivalry side by side no doubts of failure could arise . Ho must , however , give one word of advice , and as our Order has been founded with so much unanimity and concord , so might it long continue ; and tho word of advico was this : —Lot tho

Non-Masons of Amoy seo from the outward conduct of tho Masons that thero was something moro than a grip and token in Masonry . Up-hill work , honest hard work was still before one aud all , and this was not yet the occasion at which wo wero to rest on our laurels . Before resuming his seat W . Bro . Sidford stated that ho was awaro that the Ionic Lodge of Amoy had already dono good work outside

Masonry . The D . D . G . Master proposed tho health of tho newly installed Masters , and alluded in feeling terms to tbe absence of their esteemed and worthy Bro . Boyd ; he was confident that still retaining tho services of such a worthy and distinguished Brother as tho Immediate Past Master of tho Ionic they had a pillar of wisdom and strength sufficient to uphold the two edifices so substantially founded

in their midst , and had no doubt but that when tie came again , to consecrate the Corinthian Lodge , two such tables as they all sat at now would not be large enough to afford them sitting-room . He coupled with this toast the name of W . Bro . Leigh , the Worshipful Master of tho Corinthian Lodge . W . Bro . Leigh in reply said : — '" ' Worshipful Sir , Viry Worshipful Sir , and Brethren . I have very

great pleasure , as Master of tho Corinthian Lodge , in rising to thank you for the honour you have done W . Bro . Boyd of the Ionic Lodge and myself in proposing our healths , and for tho cordial manner in which the toast has been received . I know I express the feeling of all the Brethreu when I say , I much regret tho absence of VV . Bro . Boyd on this occasion , ns also tho cause of that absence . Had Bro ,

Boyd beeu here I am sure he would have discharged tho duty which has devolved on me in a far abler manner than I can hope to do . Brethren , —Iu the Old Book it is writteu : — " Let nofc him that nutteth on the armour boast like him that taketh it off '"—Our W . Bro . Sidford has borne the brunt of the battle , and has worthily and nobly won bis spurs . He has , almost unaided , inaugurated

Freemasonry iu Amoy , i as established the Funic , and collected sufficient material for the erection of tho Corinthian , the second Lodge of Amoy . 1 cuter upon my duties as Master of the Corinthian Lnd-, i with a considerable amount of diffidence , as although a very old Mason , I have been so many years disconnected with Masonic work , as my reinembrauces of tho work carried on in the Old Zetland of Hongkong under the Mastership of Might W . Bro . Mercer are somewhat faded .

I only found out this afternoon that I am quite a distinguished individual , and may be pardoned for feeling a little proud of my position . Standing , as I now do , in the presence of the Very Wbr . the Deputy District Grand Master and other Brethren of the District Graud Lodge , who have favoured us . with their presence , I ant the oldest Mason in the assembly . Brethren , I consider it au honour . It may seem a little strange after my statement of diffidence when I now say I enter upon my year of office confidently , yet it is so ; the few