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vince , and he heartily agreed with the remarks of the distinguished brother on his left when he spoke in eulogistic terms of the magnificent building consecrated that day , showing that the hearts of Northampton Masons are in the right place , and that they took the greatest pride in tbe Order to which they belonged . They all knew his feelings , and he would , therefore , simply ask them to drink with the greatest good will and the greatest enthusiasm the health of the energetic and excellent brother who presided over them .

The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in reply , said he could hardly find words to thank the Grand Secretary for the most flattering—and far too flattering—terms used in proposing the toast , and the brethren for the hearty and kind way in which they had received it . Perhaps some small things that Col . Shadwell H . Gierke said were absolutely true , without that halo of exaggeration he had put round it , for he was a young Mason , but seven years old , but he went into it because he felt sure that

it was what it is , a great , grand , and solemn Charitable Institution . He went into it because he wished to belong to it , and when he got into it he felt drawn towards it , and made up his mind that if he could , he would work hard and do his best and try to get up to whatever position he might be put into . H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . very kindly placed him in a high position when young , and he felt that many men who served long and well in the Craft deserved it far more than ever he did for

the small work he had done , and he felt he was receiving far too great an honour . He then looked forward—not with dread , for he was afraid of nothing—but with a feeling that he had to put his best foot foremost to maintain the position . He had done his best and would always do so , and do anything for the province over which he ruled and of which he was so proud . He always met with a hearty reception , for which he could hardly find words to thank them , and he also thanked

Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke for the unstinted kindness always shown him on any question on which he had sought advice , and he knew that advice was the best he could get . He hoped and trusted that the kindness with which he bad been received would continue , and he could only tell them that so long as they were willing to have him , he should be ready to hear any complaint of any brother and try and decide any dispute to the best of his power and ability . They must ,

however , all know and feel that if they came to him for advice they must abide by his decision . They had gone on increasing a little in strength , having one lodge absolutely formed , one coming on , and it was whispered there would be still another . So far so good , but let them go on steadily , and whenever they had a new lodge let that lodge be founded on a firm and solid basis , and be founded by brethren who knew what they were about in Freemasonry and by those who

would net admit men wno were not fit to belong to it . Although at first a lodge mig ht not increase so fast as some impatient men might want , let them go on steadily , forming it on a sound basis and increasing only with good and worthy men who had their hearts in the work , and not those who came in for the sake nf jolly evenings . He thanked them again for the kind reception given him , and should look back to that day as a red-letter day in the province . •There were

one or two things to which they would not mind his referring , and although they were small matters he should like them attended to . One was the Board of Benevolence . When the roll was called that day there were not two members from every lodge . The Master of a lodge should appoint two members to attend that Board every year , and not only to attend at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting , but whenever called upon to do so . Another thing was that the Secretary of

each lodge should send the correct dates of lodge meetings for the year 1891 to the Provincial Grand Secretary , so that the calendar might be printed before ist ' of January next , and so that brethren wishing to attend and pay compliments could see at a glance the meetings of all lodges . They had met at Northampton that day out of turn for the purpose of consecrating and dedicating that hall , but Wellingborough in a truly fraternal manner waived their claim , and he could only

say that if that lodge was willing to receive them next year the Provincial Grand Lodge would be held there . He had to thank them for their attendance that day , which was the largest they had had since the day he was installed their Provincial Grand Master , and he hoped the confidence exhibited towards him would continue in the same measure as his affections for them continued , and would continue to the last day of his life . He would now bring another toast to their notice , which was " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " who had performed arduous duties

and rendered good service for many years . How well Bro . Butler Wilkins had served him during the few years he had been Provincial Grand Master they were aware , and what they would do without him it would be difficult to say . In the Deputy Provincial Grand Master he had a tower of strength , and one in whom he had such perfect confidence that he could rely upon everything being carried out in a proper manner . He asked the brethren to drink the toast most heartil y , and would only say that whoever had a better Deputy Provincial Grand Master than he had must be a particularly lucky man .

Bro . BUTLER WILKINS , D . P . G . M ., thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the eulogistic way in which he had spoken of any assistance he had rendered . He could assure the brethren generally of the great satisfaction he experienced when the Provincial Grand Master was installed , for lie felt that the onus of the province was taken from bis shoulders . In the position in which they were formerly situated , it was not to be expected that Masonry would flourish . He bad seen it

for several years , and was only hoping the time would come when they should have a bead to whom they could all look up to , and when the Provincial Grand Master was installed some few years ego , they , one ancl all , promised to give him their support . None of the brethren then present , however , contemplated that the province vvould so increase in prosperity as it had done , or that they would witness the result they had that day—a result which he ventured to think not only allowing their enthusiasm in supporting the Provincial Grand Master , but also

s . iowing the Grand Officers who bad honoured them that his Royal Highness the Grand Master most assuredly made no mistake when he appointed the Earl of Euston to be the head of the province . Speaking personally , as long as thc Provincial Grand Master would continue to give him his confidence , and allow the affairs ofthe province to be debated between them , he would always do his best , and any subject that might arise he would endeavour to view it , not from a personal point , but for the best welfare of the province .

in submitting " The Provincial Grand Officers , " the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER said those of past rank had done good suit and service in the past , and what was more , were still able and willing to assist when emergencies arose . Those who had been appointed that day they hoped and felt certain would do their best in the future , ancl would do their duty ri ght manfully , as they had done in the lodges in which they had served , and for which work they had been selected . He

would couple the name of the P . S . G . W ., who had had an enormous deal to do with the building in which they had met that night , and had taken the greatest interest , financially and otherwise , to see that everything was properly carried out . Bro . G . BUTCHER , Prov . S . G . W ., said it was with great pride he responded , ancl pardonable pride at the position in which he had been placed that day . He was also pleased that the efforts which bad been put forward with reference to tbe

building had terminated under such favourable circumstances . On behalf of the brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Ollice , he thanked them most heartily , ancl was quite certain those brethren would do their utmost to carry out their duties in the same efficient manner as their predecessors . It was a pleasure to know there would be work to do during * the coming year , and the Prov . Grand Master could depend upon the officers doing it well .

" The Masonic Hall Club Company " was given by Bro . Dr . SANDERS , Prov . G . Chap ., and other toasts followed , the T yler ' s toast concluding the proceedings . During the evening a Masonic ode , written and composed expressly for the occasion by Bros . R . Andre and Isidore de Solla , was sung by Bro . W . H . Tarry the brethren joining heartily in the refrain—

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Come , Brother Builders , hew the stone , And shape it of proportions fair ; Firm based , our work must stand alone , To all ill winds of life four-square . 'Tis ours to work the heaven-born plan , Ancl crown the Brotherhood of Man .

Sing , brethren all , with heart and voice , May Love and Charity unite ; Hail , to the Master of our choice ; On all " Let there be Light ! " Refrain—Sing , brethren all , & c . Age upon age may pass away ;

bublune , as m the days of old , Our Temple knows no earth decay , Tho' time be dead , and suns be cold . 'Mid worlds in ruin , true ancl good , The stones that build our Brotherhood . Sing , brethren all , & c . Come , Brother Builders , join with me , Ring * out , rina * out , our world-wide sons *;

Bring we our firm-based Masonry To strengthen work already strong ; Our chosen Master be the guide To fields of labour yet more wide ! Sing , brethren all , & c .

Consecration Of The James Terry Lodge, No. 2372.

CONSECRATION OF THE JAMES TERRY LODGE , No . 2372 .

The Province of Hertfordshire attained its majority , so far as the number of lodges is concerned , on Monday , the 29 th ult ., by the consecration of the James Terry Lodge , No . 2372 , at Cheshunt Hall , Crossbrook-street , Cheshunt . A strong body of founders having been formed , Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., was asked to become the first Worshipful Master , and also to allow his name to distinguish the new lodge . The kindly suggestion is now an accomplished fact , and the

name of one of the most prominent and distinguished Masons of the present day will therefore be perpetuated and handed down to posterity by a lodge which , starting under such favourable auspices , should worthily maintain the reputation attached to it . It was peculiarly appropriate that such an event should happen in Hertfordshire , as Bro . Terry is intimatel y connected with that province , being a Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden and the present Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies .

The consecration ceremony was performed by Bvo . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master , assisted by Bros . G . E . Lake , Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; C . Bullock , Prov . Grand Secretary ; and a large number of Provincial Grand Officers . The founders of the lodge are Bros . James Terry , P . G . S . B . ; P . L . Blackmore , W . Metcalfe , R . Middlehurst , J . Tydeman , G . Holdsworth , H . Trask , W . P . Warren , H . E . Cole , F . Godfree , G . C . H . Jennings , R . F . Brickdale , and

G . S . Metcalfe . The other brethren present included : Bros . R . P . Walkden , 1366 ; James Jennings , 22 S ; James VV . Gibbs , 1 S 04 ; William Phipps , 1327 ; E . C . Mulvey , W . M . 2353 ; J . T . Simmons , 1327 ; J . Mark , 1327 ; VV . R . Wilcocks , P . M 213 G ; S . Rosenberg , 1327 ; C . . ] . R . Tijou , P . M . andSec . 1 S 04 ; E . Hopwood , 1327 ; M . Moses , 1613 ; J . Barnett , jun ., VV . M . 2192 ; VV . Bangs , 1327 ; T . Reilly , 1327 ; M . A . Mclnerny , VV . M ., 234 C ; T . J . Phillips , 2353 ; VV . A . Rogers , 1327 P . P . J . G . W . ; W .

, Gompertz , P . M ., S 69 , P . P . S . G . D . ; F . E . Abbott , 1766 ; J . Robinson , P . M . 1327 , P . P . J . G . W . ; VV . Bickel , 1327 ; H . Price , P . M . 177 , 230 S ; J . Petch , 227 S , P . G . S . B . ; C . M . Coxon , J . W . 1471 , 227 S ; VV . H . Making , P . M . 861 , 127 S ; H . E . Fraser , 2206 , S . W . 2331 ; Geo . T . Chritiene , 227 S ; Sydney Wales , 1 S 03 ; J . G . Stevens , P . M . 554 , 933 ; G . H . Burgum , 1327 ; L . Spielman , 1327 ; E . VV . Postans , S . W . 34 ; W . W . Lee , J . D . 1 S 97 ; Wm . J . Grant , S 69 ; D . A . Langdon , 45 ; T . S . Bennett 441

, A . L . Adams , | 2353 ; J . O . Metcalfe , 2353 ; C . A . McRae , 2045 ; T . T . B . Banker , S . W . SGgjR . W . Oldfield , 1385 ; Wm . G . Mills , 45 ; Geo . Eversfield , 1327 ; Wm . Lewis , 13 S 5 ; T . Graham Robinson , W . M . 58 , P . M . 504 , Prov . S . G . W . ; James Linzell , 754 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; F . P . Smith , 1457 , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; J . Mason , P . M . 15 C 7 , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; VV . J . Crutch , 127 S , P . P . G . D . ; Wm .

Gilbert , P . M . 1327 , P . P . J . G . W . ; Thos . J . Carter , P . M . 403 , P . P . G . W . ; G . P . Cork , W . M . 15 S 0 ; Selwyn Davies , 917 ; R . Bird , W . M . S 6 9 ; Chas . E . Keyser , W . M . 2323 , P . M . 404 , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . P . Debenham , VV . M . 1479 , Prov . G . Reg . ; VV . Lewis , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . P . ; F . R . VV . Hedges , Secretary R . M . I , for Girls ; and Egbert Roberts , P . P . G . Org . Essex .

Numerous letters and telegrams were received by the W . M . and Secretary from brethren ( including some of the principal Grand Officers ) expressing " Hearty good wishes " for the prosperity of Bro . Jas . Terry and the lodge . The Provincial Grand Officers having entered in procession , the Provincial Grand Master took the chair , and the lodge was opened in the Three Degrees .

A hymn , "Hair . Eternal by Whose Aid , " was sung , after which the PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER , addressing the brethren , said they had assembled for thc purpose of consecrating a new lodge . He had much pleasure in attending , and would commence the ceremony by calling upon the Provincial Grand Secretary to state the wishes of the founders .

I he petition and warrant were read , and thc brethren signified their approval of thc officers named therein . An oration was then delivered by the PROVINCIAL GRAND CH . U'LAIN , followed by the anthem , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is . " The ceremony was proceeded with , and the lodge duly dedicated and constituted according to the usual form .

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master assumed the chair , ancl installed Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., as the first Worshipful Master . The following officers were invested : Bros . George Holdsworth , I . P . M . ; Peter L . Blackmore , S . W . ; William Metcalfe , J . W . ; Richard Middlehurst , Treas . ; Joseph Tydeman Sec ; Henry Trask , S . D . ; Dr . W . P . Warren , J . D . ; Henry Edmund Cole , I . G . ; ' Geo ! Chas . H . Jennings , D . C . ; Robert Fowell Brickdale , Org . ; Frederick Godfree and G . S . Metcalfe , Stwds . ; and A . G . Young , Tyler .

The usual addresses having been delivered by the Installing Master , the W . M . said the first duty he had to perform was a very pleasing one . It was to ask the Provincial Grand Master to accept at the hands of the founders a jewel as a mark of their respect and esteem in attending to launch the lodge into existence . Amongst the many jewels possessed b y the Provincial Grand Master , they hoped that of the James Terry Lodge would find a small place in his heart .

The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER said that mark of their favour was quite unexpected . It always afforded him pleasure to assist at the consecration of a new lodge in the province , and it gave liim double pleasure to attend that day and consecrate a lodge named after one so distinguished in the Craft and so well known in the province . He trusted that under the ruling and guidance of the W . M . ancl his successors that lodge would have a long career of usefulness and prosperity , and become as bri ght an ornament among lodges as the W . M . had become among individuals .

On the proposition of the W . M ., the Consecrating Officers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks , and were asked to accept the honorary membership of the lodge , a compliment which was readily accepted , and duly acknowledged . A Committee , consisting of the W . M ., the Wardens , Secretary , and Treasurer , was appointed to frame the by-laws , and Bro , Blackmore , S . W ., was nominated to serve on thc Herts Finance and Charity Committee .