Consecration Of The Old York Council Allied Degrees And The L0id1s Conclave Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

The use of the word " Loidis " as a name for the new conclave , as well as the pronunciation of it , came in for some discussion during the day ; but our report has already attained to unusual length , and we must leave that , and , perhaps , some other lodge names , to a subsequent notice . We can only echo , in conclusion , the good wishes of Lord Euston—that the Old York Council and the Loidis Conclave may meet with all the success their promoters could desire .

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Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . A regular meeting of this lodge , which , as its name indicates , is composed of members of the tobacco trade , was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , W . C , on Thursday , the 21 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Bates , P . M . 1507 and 2550 , W . M . ; Lowry , I . P . M . ; C Ransford , S . W . ; T . Rayner , J . W . ; G . Ransford , P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; W . H . Bullock , Sec . ; A . S . Benjamin , S . D . ; O . C . Moore , J . D . ; George Emblin , D . C . ; Alex Jones , I . G . ; T . H . Yeldham , Org . ; H . Cosins , E . Grahnerr , W . C . Lightfoot , and S . Maier , Siwds . ; H . Evenden , Tyler ; W .

Klingenstein , P . M . ; A . Pringle , P . M . ; Parkins , Lawes , Van Gelder , Morriss , Foyle , Pearson , Francott , Alberge , Naphtali , Winter , and Ciistance , P . P . G . Std . Br . Berks . Visitors : Bros . Garland , 742 ; Freeman , 1613 ; Todman , I . P . M . 2030 ; Jackson , W . M . 54 S ; Nathan , 2626 ; Tooley , 2442 ; Mountain , S . D . 2030 ; W . F . Smithson , P . G . D . Eng . ; and Barron , 1 S 28 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Henry Robinson , and his election was unanimous . He was initiated and received the charge . Bros . Foyle and Francott were passed to

the Second Degree . Both the ceremonies were rendered in a perfect manner by the W . M ., who is the well-known Preceptor of the Emblematic Lodge of Instruction . The communication from Grand Lodge relative to the Grand Lodge of Peru was read as directed . After the transaction of the usual business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . in his usual genial style . The various toasts were honoured , and a choice musical programme gone through , the Tyler ' s toast bringing to a close a long and happy evening . The lodge does not meet again till September .

Thomas Railing Lodge , No . 2508 . An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult . at the Roebuck Hotel , Bucknurst Hill , Essex , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Frank Griffith . The meeting , although the usual May assembly , was exceptional by the fact that the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl cf Warwick , had accepted the invitation to be present at the lodge meeting , and that the Earl of Stradbroke , _ Senior Grand Warden for the year in United Grand Lodge , had also accepted the invitation . The invitations which had

been sent out were generally accepted , as it was known that both of these distinguished brethren , as well as other Grand Officers , would be present , and consequently there was a full attendance of brethren both from the Province of Essex and from London . The best arrangements had been made for the comfort and convenience of members of the lodge and of visitors , and the proceedings throughout were characterised by the perpetuation of the best Masonic traditions . There was a splendid assembly of brethren , the working of the ceremony of initiation by the Master and his officers was all that

could be desired , and the hearty welcome accorded to visitors met with general aonroval . The brethren who attended , in addition to the W . M ., were Bros . Percy Griffith , S . W . ; Harvey Lohr , J . W . 5 Thos . 1 . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , & c , Treas . ; Matthew Clark , D . C . ; F . W . Ward , Sec . ; Charles Gough , S . D . ; George Rankin , I . D .: H . W . King , I . G . ; J . Maitin , Org . j Allan B . Fuller and J . Wesney Ward , Stwds . ; C H . Kempling , I . P . M . ; Walter C . Tull , P . M . ; R . J . Hemmings , P . M . ; Charles Lewis . P . P . I . G . D ., P . M . ; W . Herbert Cox , A . Lucking , P . G . P . ; W . H .

Oldham , R . Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; Geo . E . Pryke , W . W . Holdaway , and A . E . Goodey . Visitors : Bros . Rt . Hon . the Earl of Warwick , D . G . M ., Prov . G . M . ; Rt . Hon . Earl of Stradbroke , Senior G . W . ; Ven . Archdeacon Sinclair , D . D ., Past G . Chan j Ven . Archdeacon T . Stevens , PastG . Chap . ; Thos . ] . Railing , P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Sec . ; Richard Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; Albert Lucking , P . G . P ., P . G . D . C . ; Rev . W . Cree , P . P . G . C : Dr . I . H . Salter , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . F . Dring , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Boulton ,

P . G P . ; E . J . Bowmaker , Prov . G . Treas . ; Mai . H . Vane Stow , P . M . and Treas . 257 S ; Joseph Conen . D . P . G . D . C ; Geo . CorMe , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . R . Johnson , P . P . G . D . ; DanC-rinsted , P . P . G . D . ; Martin J . Dickins , P . G . S . ; J . W . Armour , P . G . Std . Br . j M . 1 . Freelove , P . S . G . D . ; George F . Smith , P . G . O . ; J . Woodrow Matthews , P . G . S . ; H . E . Herman , P . J . G . D . ; E . Thea , S . W . 391 J F . Medhurst , W . M . 1692 ; G . H . Annetts , P . M . 340 ; R . C Davis , I . P . M . 1963 ; E . Barlow , P . M . 1 S 0 ; E . D . Bailey , P . M . 2006 ; G . E . Gratton , W . M . 2 C 54 ; James Randall , P . M . 1719 ; and others .

After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes confirmed , successful ballots were taken for Messrs . George Edgar Urch and Henry Robert Appleton as initiates , and Bros . W . H . Oldham , 503 J Albert George Wedmore , 1791 ; and James Robert Vagg , 2705 , as joining members . The Deo . Grand Master , the Earl of Warwi . k , the Earl of Siadbroke , S . G . W ., and the other Grand Officers were then announced as wilting to he admitted to the lodge . On their admission , and after taking their seats , they were saluted . Bro . Frank Griffith , W . M ., after the salutes of the Deputy Grand Master , the S .-nior

Grand Wardens , and the other Grand Officers had been duly performed , said that on such an occasion , when the Earl of Warwick , Deputy Grand Master , and Prov . Grand Master for Essex , and the Earl of Stradbroke , Senior Grand Warden , had visited the 'I homas Railing Lodge , he felt that the records of the lodge would be incomplete if he did not txpress on behalf of the members and the visitors a hearty welcoms to the distinguished brethren who had honoured the lodge with their presence . As in every Masonic lodge , loyalty to the Grand Master was one of their great privileges and

pleasures , he expressed that feeling now to Lord Warwick , and with his hrdship he would couple the Senior Grand Warden of England , for the lodge lelt it a very high honour that he had been kind enough to visit the lojge . He ( Bro . F . Griffith ) did that in lodge in order that it might stand as one of their most important records that th ; y had the privilege of welcoming sjch distinguished brethren , and that they did so with all their hearts . ( App laud ) The Earl of Warwick , Deputy Grand Mister , P . ov . Grand Master , in response , said that to the gracbus words the W . M . had been kiid

enough to address to him and Lord Stradbroke , he could only reply that it had given him great pleasure to be present and to congratulate Bro . Frank Griffith on presiding over a lodge , which , although , not of great antiquity , was one of the most successful lodges in the Province of Essex ; it was a lodge bearing the highly respected name of Railing , and on tnat account should be in the satisfactory condition that it wis . Of course , he knew that on all occasions when he came among the t'rtthien they were good enough to give him a loyal and hearty Masonic reception as their Pro / , n : ial Grail

Matter ; and now that he had been promoled to higher honours by the Grand Master it still more became his duty to be with the brethren as much as possible , and to take part in the Masonic proceedings of his province . He also must join with the brethren of the lodge in the cordial greetings which they had extended to Bro . Lord Stradbroke , S . G . W . Eng . ( Hear , hear . ) Lord Stradbroke was an Essex man , and they must welcome him most heartily on joining the province . ( Hear , hear . ) He only hoped it would not be the last time they would have hs lordship among them . He

did not know what the future might have _ in store for Lord Stradbroke , who was known for Masonic work ; but he might say with confidence that the interest Lord Stradbioke took in . Masonic work would , no doubt , entitle him to still higher rank than that he held now . ( Cheers . ) He was glad to see the two Archdeacons present . Specially did he think it very desirable that they should recognise the pleasant manner in which they were supported by the Church . They should all

consider that Charity was the first thing that every Mason should have at heart , and , therefore , it was most becoming they should be supported by distinguished churchmen such as they had there that evening . He congratulated the lodge greatly on the number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers present , and , as he would have another opportunity of offering his congratulations to the Thomas Railing Lodge , he would say no moie at present than thank the lodge very much for the cordial welcome they had given him . ( Applause . ) The Earl of Stradbroke also thanked the brethren , and said it had

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gwen him great pleasure to take part in the day ' s proceedings , and he thanked the brethren very much for their hearty welcome . He could not equal the record of Lord Warwick in Masonry , but he felt exceedingly proud of attaining to the high position iri Masonry he now occupied in Grand Lodge , for he was comparatively a young Mason . It was a great pride to him to be in such a high position in the Craft as W . M . of the National Artillery Lodge . Thanking them again for their welcome , he echoed what Lord Warwick had said—that another opportunity Would occur before lone- for his

meeting the brethren . ( Applause . ) The work of the lodge then proceeded , and Messrs . G . E . Urch and H . R . Appleton were initiated by the W . M ., who also delivered the ancient c harge . The whole ceremony Was beautifully performed . After lodge was closed a photograph was taken of the party . An excellent banquet was subsequently partaken of , and the Usual toasts followed .

Bro . brank Onrnth , W . M ., in proposing " The Pro Grand Master , Earl Amherst ; the Dep . Grand Master , the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said the Grand Officers took an interest in the w > rk of Masonry . The Archdeacon of London had shown an interest in the Kirby Lodge of Instruction , of which there were many members now present , and had conducted them round St . Paul ' s Cathedral . This they appreciated very much .

Bro . the Earl of Stradbroke , S . G . W ., first regretted that Lord Warwick had been obliged to go away . He added that Freemasonry was very active in Essex , and especially since Lord Warwick had been Provincial Grand Master , for during that time the number of lodges in Essex had increased from 19 to 43 . All the visitors were delighted with the way the work of the lodge had been that evening performed ; nothing could have been done better , and the W . M . was to be most heartily congratulated on the way he performed the work .

Bro . the Archdeacon of London said with regard to the Kirby Lodge of Instruction the Grand Officers were pleased to take part in any work that would keep up the old traditions of Masonry . There was a great deal of work to be done month by month and fortnight by fortnight by Grand Officers , and a large number attended the Board of General Purposes and the Board of Benevolence , and took a wise and practical interest in Masonry . Respecting what had been said about St . Paul ' s Cathedral , he would say a new lodge had been started called the Cathedral Lodge , which was composed of members of the choir and staff of St . Paul ' s Cathedral . It was a very interesting lodge , and he had received a large number of congratulations upon it .

The Archdeacon of Essex , P . G . C ., responded to the toast of " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and said he had had the honour of being Provincial Grand Chaplain of Essex for two years , and that was his first step on the Masonic ladder , but he was astonished when he was asked to be Grand Chaplain in United Grand Lodge . He felt , however , that it was not only a compliment to him , but a compliment to the Provinc * of Essex .

Bro . Albert Lucking , P . G . P ., also replied . Bro . Charles Lewis , P . P . J . G . D ., P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said that he and the W . M . were cousins ; they had been friends ever since they were little children ; for many years they met every day , they spent many of their holidays together , they had travelled together at home and abroad , and eventually they married into the same family . ^ Bro . Griffith was a most popular and genial man , in the family circle , in the social circle , in club life , in his military duties , although at Shosburyness Lord

Stradbroke could speak more about that ; but at Shoeburynessand elsewhere he had always proved himself a most kindly , genial and popular man . He was pleaserj there were so many representatives of lodges present to testify to the popularity of the W . M . Bro . Frank Griffith , W . M ., in reply , said he thanked the brethren for coming in such numbers to assist in welcoming the distinguished Masons who had honoured the Thomas Railing Lodge with their presence . It wis a red-letter day for the lodge . There was not a member of the lodge who did not feel it a great honour to come and

take part in the ceremonies that evening . He felt it a pride and honour that Lord Stradbroke accepted the invitation . The events of the day would be looked back to by many generations with pleasure , and he thanked Lord Stradbroke for coming . He hoped the brethren had spent a pleasant afternoon , and he thanked all the brethren for the cordiality with which they had received this toast . He took it as an honour to be Master of the lodge . Although a young lodge it had already acquired traditions . It had had excellent work . Good work in Masonry invariably produced rraod work . The

first Master of the lodge , Bro . Thomas Railing , whose name it had the honour to bear , did his work well , and he was followed by other good workers , Bros . Lewis , Hemmings , Tull , and Kempling . AH these brethren had laid the foundation of good work in the lodge , and he hoped and believed that the influence which compelled him , naturally an indolent man , to work , would act upon others , so that they might uphold the traditions of Masonry , and that the work of their lodge would always be done in a good Masonic way . In saying this he was trying to throw the good work on the Past Masters , who had set which

a good example , every succeeding Mister might be proud of , and he was very glad to pay this tribute to the Masters of the lodje . The W . M . here announced that the Charity box had yielded £ 5 . Bro . Frank Griffith , W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Initiates , " said he believed that the two newly-admitted brethren would uphold in their natural lives the traditions of Masonry . Bros . Urch and Appleton ackowledged the toast , and Bro . Lewis , Kempling , Henmngs , and Tull responded to the toast of " The Past Masters , " which was proposed by the Senior Warden .

Bro . George Smith , Guildhall School of Music , P . M ., P . G . Org ., among others replied to the toast of " The Visitors , " and the remaining toasts were given before the brethren separated . The musical arrangements for the evening were under the direction of Bro . Charles Kempling , Prov . G . Org ., I . P . M ., and the brethren who performed were the Lyric Vocal Quartette ( Bros . Thomas Powell , Charles Strong , Etherington Smith , and Horace

Reynolds ) . Bro . nthenngton Smith sang "God save the Oueen , " the Lyric Vocal Quartette sang the glee "Haste ye soft gales ; " Bro . Walter Churcher gave some good recitations ; Bro . Sidwell Jones sang " The Eternal Spring " ( Bro . Hirvey Lohr ) a pianoforte duet , entitled " Rhapsodie Hongroise , No . 2 , " was given by Bro . C H Kempling , I . P . M ., and Harvey Lohr " The Catastrophe ; " a humorous part song ' was given by the Quartette ; Bro . Thomas Powell sang "Mary of Argyle ; " and "The Darkie ' s Love , " plantation song , fell to the Lyric Quartette . "

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Era Chapter , No . 1432 . A meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the nth ult ., when there were present among others Comps . R . Poore , M . E . Z .: B Grant H F . E . Fouler , J . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . D . G . D . C , S . E ; J . Masters S N •E H Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; A . Collins , P . S . ; S . S . Holt isAS . •A Macc ' hi D . C . ; | B . Ryley , M . D ., P . Z ., P . P . G , ] . ; H . Higgins P . Z ., P . P G . D . C ; C H . Kohler P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and W . Fisher , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., A . G D . C J

the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . C C . Eberstein , and it being unanimous , he was imDressively installed a member of the Order by the M . E . Z . Comp . B . Grant was elected M . E . Z . ; and Comps . F . E . Foulger , H . ; J . Masters , J . ; Major Walls , S . E . ; Collins , S . N . ; Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . ; Holt , P . S . ; A . Macchi , ist A . S . ; B . A Marshall , 2 nd A . S . ; A . Haine , D . C . ; and G . Harrison , Janitor . A gold bar . to be suitably inscribed , was voted to the M . E . Z ., to mark his second year ' s tenure of office his previous services having already been recognised by the presentation of a Pas ' t Innclpals jewel . Apologies for non-attendance having been read , the chapter was

A banquet of a most excellent nature was then served by Host Green , the Gra ™§' offi P ^" ' •G •D •C •' acknowledged in a happy speech " ' The Health of £° ™ P-5 - , 3 ' ley responded to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " the Health of In ? M . E / .. " was given in eulogistic terms by the Treasurer , who congratulated him upon his excellent working that day . Comp . R . Poore having replied , submitted the toast of " The H . and I . " In the course of his remarks , the First Principal thanked them both for the valuable aid that they had rendered him that afternoon . In the coming year Comps . Grant and Foulirer would occupy still higher positions in the Era Chapter , and , no doubt , would do thorouth justice to their respective offices of Z . and H . *