Consecration Of The Godson Mark Lodge, No. 33°, At Kidderminster.

CONSECRATION OF THE GODSON MARK LODGE , No . 33° , AT KIDDERMINSTER .

On Monday last , the iSth inst ., another lodge was added to the roll of Mark Lodges by the above event . 1 here has hitherto been but one Mark Lodge in Worcestershire , the Lechmere Lodge , No . 50 , at Worcester . It bears the name of the Craft Prov . Grand Master of the province , and the new lodge has been named after tbe Deputy Prov . who is and

Grand Master , Bro . A . F . Godson , so highly deservedly respected , not only in his own province , but throughout the Craft . Lord Henniker , M . W . G . M . M . M . of England , who had been expected to perform the ceremony , vvas obliged at the last moment to depute Bro . A . F . Godson to act as Consecrating Officer in his stead . A large number of visitors from the neighbouring rovinces of Warwickshire Staffordshire , and

Gloucesterp , shire , assembled at the premises belonging to the Freemasons of Kidderminster known as the Masonic Hall and Club . Among those present we noticed Bros . F . Binckes , Grand Sec ; D . M . Dewar , Asst . Grand Sec ; Rev . W . Randall , P . G . Chap . ; J . Walker , D . P . G . M . M . Gloucestershire ; G . J . McKay , of Cumberland ; G . K . Patten , P . G . Sec . Warwickshire ; T . M . Humphries , Stafford ; VV . Barklev . P . G . Stwd .: VV . B . Williamson , - Mayor of

Worcester ; G . VV . Grosvenor , Mayor of Kidderminster ; T . H . Smith , Warwickshire , and other visitors , numbering upwards of 40 . Apologies expressing great regret at enforced absence had been received from Bros . Lord Henniker , M . W . G . M . M . M ., * Earlof Kintore , D . G . M . M . M . ; Lord Wolseley , A . M . Broadley , Rev . C . J . Martyn , Sir Edmund Lechmere , Major Tudor , Col . Foster Gough , R . Eve . T . Howkins . F . Davidson , and many other invited

brethren of Grand Lodge and Prov . Grand Lodge . The beautifully-proportioned Masonic Hall at Kidderminster wore a good appearance with over 70 brethren present , when a Mark lodge was duly opened b y VV . Bro . Barkley and the officers ofthe sister lodge of Worcester . This vvas followed by the advancement by thc same officers of 15 brethren to the degreeof Mark Master Mason . The ceremonv of consecration was then most ably and

effectively performed by VV . Bro . A . F . Godson , Deputy Prov . G . M . M . M . Warwickshire , assisted by V . W . Bro . the Rev . W . Randall , P . G . Chap . ; V . W . Bro . Frederick Binckes , G . Sec . ; and VV . Bro . D . M . Dewar , G . Asst . Sec . Bro . the Rev . VV . Randall delivered an excellent and stirring oration on the principles and history of Mark Masonry . Followinir the consecration . Bro . F . Binckes installed

Bro . Geo . Taylor ( who is well known as the Cralt Prov . G . Sec . for Worcestershire ) into the chair of W . M . in his usual masterly style . The S . W . is Bro . W . Clement Green , who is Hon . Sec . of thc Masonic Hall and Club , and to whose unwearied exertions and good management so much of the success of the day was due . Bro . J . W . Consterdine Chadwick is J . W ., and it augurs well for the future of the new lodee that there arc among its ollicers

no less than nine Masters and Past Masters of Craft lodges . It has seldom been the lot of Mark Masons to witness the splendid and faultless manner in which all three ceremonies of advancement , consecration and installation were performed . The whole of the brethren officiating were enthusiastically elected as honorary members of the lodge . Several propositions were received loe advancement and loining , and tne offer of Bro . A . r .

Godson to endow the VV . M . s chair with a Life oovttnotship of thc Mark Benevolent Fund was gratefully accepted . Atter thc lodge was closed , the brethren present adjourned to the banquet hall underneath thc lodge room , where they partook of a most sumptuous repast under the presidency of VV . Bro . A . F . Godson . The speeches which

followed testified to the great delight cxnenenccd . by all who were present in the proceedings of the day , and the visitors one and all declared they could never forget the excellent working and arrangements witnessed by them , as well as the generous hospitality they had received from the consecrating officer and the brethren of Kidderminster .

A New Mark Lodge For The London District.

A NEW MARK LODGE FOR THE LONDON DISTRICT .

On Monday evening , the nth inst ., a preliminary meeting of a Ncw Mark Lodge to be called " The Borough of Greenwich " Mark Lodge was held by invitation of Bro . H . Roberts , P . M . and P . Z . 79 , at Bro . George Burney ' s , the King William the Fourth , East Greenwich . The followin-r brethren attended , viz .. Bros . Ralph Gooding , S . G . D .

and P . M . No . 1 , & c „ W . M . Bon Accord ; VV . Kipps , P . M . 127 s , & c , No . 1 ; H . Roberts , P . M . and P . Z . 79 ; H . W . Partridge , P . M . and P . Z . 79 ; R . Trill , P . M . and P . Z . 79 , 1320 , & c ; C . Fowler , P . M . 79 ; F . Couldcry , P . M . and P . Z . 79 ; J . Griffin , P . P . G . D . Kent , P . M . 933 , & c . ; S . P . Catterson , P . M . 548 , P . Z . 79 ! D * Bear » . * F * . " 55 J

W . T . Hunt , J . W . 79 ; A . H . batch , 79 ; c . A . Kouinson , 79 ; R . Wild , 140 ; VV . H . Burney , 1691 G . Burney , W . M . 1155 ; C . Bedo , 700 ; J . Trodd , 700 ; and others . Bro . Gooding having been voted to the chair , then acquainted the brethren with thc object of the meeting , adding that it was felt by a great many brethren that thc time had arrived when a Mark Lodge should be

established in the Borough of Greenwich , and he was pleased to see so many present on this occasion for this purpose . The whole of the brethren present ( except two ) then signed their names to become members as soon as the warrant was obtained . Thc following brethren were nominated , viz ., Bros . Ralph Gttoding , S . G . D ., P . M . No . 1 , W . M . Bon Accord , to be the first Master ; Edward Spencer Stidolph , P . M . 1540 , & c , 22 , to be the S . W . ; William

Kipps , P . P . G . O . Kent , P . M . 1531 , 1275 , P . Z . 79 , & c , No . i , to be J . W . The petition to the Grand Master was then signed and transmitted to the Grand Secretary . The days of meeting , fees , subscriptions , & c , were decided on , and a Committee appointed to carry out the necessary arrangement for consecration , & c , and to frame the bye laws , after which a cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Bro . Gooding for his kindness in presiding , and the meeting adjourned .

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Opening Of A New Royal Arch Chapter Of Instruction.

OPENING OF A NEW ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION .

For many years past it has been a source of considerable regret amongst Royal Arch Masons that so few opportunities present themselves for them to acquire instruction in the ritual of this supreme degree , and so enable them to fit themselves for the discharge of those high olliees which it

is the laudable ambition of all who are admitted to Royal Arch Masonry to obtain . Unlike Craft lodges of instruction , they are few and far between , and hitherto only scattered with long intervening distances , and limited to districts on the north side of the Thames . Since the days of Dr . Ladd , a great authority in the science , no provision has ever been made for giving instruction to the very numerous body of

Royal Arch Masons who are to be found in the southern districts , and if anyone living in that locality was anxious for instruction , he had to travel even miles to obtain it , the nearest and most accessible place being the Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement in the neighbourhood of Cornhill . This long-required change has at last come about , for in future the want will be supplied by the opening of a new

chapter of instruction , called the Panmure , at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , which was inaugurated on Friday evening , the 15 th inst ., and its meetings will in future be conducted every Friday evening , at seven o ' clock , vvith the advantage ot having Comp . * 1 . Poore as a most talented and courteous Preceptor . The fillings of the chapter were furnished by Comp . George Kenning ,

and are of a very correct and elaborate description . All Royal Arch Masons are cordially invited , and those aspiring to office will do well to enrol themselves amongst its members . At the meeting on Friday last the Three Principals were Comps . Fullwood , M . E . Z . ; T . Poore , H . ; and Allen , J . Comp . J . S . Terry , S . E ., and Comp . J . S . Watts , P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was very ably worked and a very pleasant evening was passed .

Presentation To A Preceptor.

PRESENTATION TO A PRECEPTOR .

On Monday evening , the nth inst ., the brethren of the Loyal Welsh Lodge of Instruction , No . 37 S , assembled at the Masonic Hall , Pembroke Dock , for the purpose of presenting a jewel to their esteemed Preceptor , Bro . G . W . Ford , P . M ., Prov . G . J . W . Western Division of South Wales . The brethren " having assembled in the lodge room the VV . M .,

Bro . T . Scott Phillips , of the mother lodge ( Loyal Welsh , 378 ) , ascended the chair of K . S ., and after opening the lodge of instruction in due form , worked the First Degree , one of the brethren acting as the candidate , and after the usual questions the lodge vvas duly closed . The brethren then adjourned to their large ante-room , where a very choice cold collation was spread by Bro . D . C .

Hudson . After full justice had been done to thc good things and the table cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and well responded to . " The Health of the W . M . of the Mother Lodge" was proposed by Bro . FORD , P . M ., and the VV . M . having acknowledged the compliment , said it became his pleasing duty to give thc toast of the evening , namclv . that of "The Preceptors

of the Loyal Welsh Lodge of Instruction , " to whose indefatigable efforts , and especially to Bro . Ford , all the brethren were greatly indebted . The W . Master then desired Bro . W . G . Phillips , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., to present a very handsome Prov . G . J . VV . 's jewel to Bro . Ford , and Bro . PHILLIPS having pinned the tevvel on the breast of Bro . Ford , in the course of a most

eloquent and complimentary speech said he hoped Bro . Ford would live long to wear it , and continue his connection vvith thc Loyal Welsh Lodge of Instruction . Amid great enthusiasm on the part of those present , Bro . FORD thanked the brethren for their good feeling in so honouring him—a most unexpected compliment—and said his feelings were so great as to prevent him saying all hc

would like to ; but trusted the brethren would take the will for the deed , as he would ever wear the jewel vvith a great amount of pride and pleasure . During the evening several of the brethren sang Masonic and other songs , and some good recitations were rendered , making thc meeting a most enjoyable one , the brethren retiring after singing the National Anthem .

Annual Soiree Of The Caledonian Lodge At Manchester.

ANNUAL SOIREE OF THE CALEDONIAN LODGE AT MANCHESTER .

On the evening of the 13 th inst ., at the close of the regular meeting of thc lodge , thc annual soiree was held , and , as usual with this famous lodge , proved a great success , the brethren , together with their ladies and friends , numbering 112 . An attractive programme had been

prepared by Bro . Rob . A . Eldcrshaw , thc indefatigable M . C , and was successfully gone through under his watchful supervision . The Organist of the lodge , Bro . J . Varley , P . M . 350 , P . P . G . Org . East Lanes ., presided at the piano , and was ably supported by a small but most efficient orchestra . Dancing was commenced at eight o ' clock in the dining room of thc hall , which had been elegantly decorated for

the occasion . At half-past ten the company adjourned to the lodge room for ( according to thc printed circular ) " supper" ; but banquet would have been a more correct designation for the splendid provision which had been made b y our worthy Bro . Phillips , the Steward of the Freemasons ' Club , and which would have done credit to any of thc proudest lodges in the country . The chair was occupied

b y the W . M ., and the rest of the officers of the lodge occupied their accustomed seats according to their several positions in the lodge . At the close of the banquet the VV . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " which was enthusiastically receivecfand duly honoured . The Chaplain pro-Eosed "The Ladies" in a short and happy speech , and on ehalf of the ladies the toast vvas acknowledged by Bro . H .

Paulden , S . W . On returning to the ball room , Miss Mains , Miss Thomas , Miss Bertha Thomas , Mr . Thomas , and Mr . Shorrock added to the pleasure of the party by rendering in an excellent style some very pretty songs . Dancing vvas then resumed , and kept up without intermission until close upon four o'clock . VVe cannot but congratulate the VV . M . and

officers of the old Caledonian Lodge on having scored another great success , and we are persuaded that such gatherings so successfully conducted cannot result in anything but good to the Craft in general and to the Caledonian Lodge in particular . The following were amongst thc company present : Bro . Tbos . Sawyer , W . M . ; Bro . Thos . Shorrock , I . P . M ., P . M .

Annual Soiree Of The Caledonian Lodge At Manchester.

350 ; Bro . H . Paulden , S . W ., Mrs . Paulden , and Miss Paulden ; Bro . John Cliffe , J . W ., and Miss Cliffe ; Bro . Philip Hains , M . A ., Chap ., and Miss Hains ; Bro . Councillor John Koberts , P . M ., Treas ., A . G . D . C . E . L ., Mrs . Roberts , Miss Roberts , and Miss Emma Roberts ; Bro . Samuel Lawton , S . D ., Mrs . Lawton , and Miss Lawton ; Bro . John Allison , J . D ., and Mrs . Allison ; Bro . Robert A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . C ., Mrs . Eldershaw , and Miss Eldershaw

; Bro . James Varley , Org ., P . M . 350 , P . P . G . Org . hast Lane ; Bro . \ V . Bramvvell , I . G ., and Mrs . Bramvvell ; Bro . John Pass , S . S ., and Miss Pass ; Bro . Charles Griffin , i > twd ., Mrs . Griffin , and Miss Grillin ; Bro . Herbert Guthrie , Stwd ., and Mrs . Guthrie ; Bro . John Mountain , P . M ., Mrs . Mountain , and Miss Marion Mountain ; Bro . William Bagnall , P . M ., Mrs . Bagnall , and Miss Wilfred , and Albert , Walter , and Frank Bagnall ; Bro . Martin Thoi . iasP . M .

, 350 , Mrs . 'Ihomas , Miss Thomas , and Miss Bertha Ihomas ; Bro . Joshua Hill , P . M . 1403 , and Mrs . Hill ; Bro . P . D . Apostoler ; Bro . VV . Dearden , and Mrs . Dearden ; Bro . Benj . Taylor , Mrs . Taylor , and Miss laylor ; Bro . Anthony Burgon and Mrs . Burgon ; Bro . Oliver Gaggs , P . M ., Bro . Wm . VV . Dawson , P . M . 1219 , and Mrs . Dawson ; Bro . VVm . Byway , W . M . 1633 , Mrs . Byway , and Miss Byway ; Bro . A . B . Whittaker , P . M . and

Treas . 1633 , and Miss Whittaker ; Bro . West , No . 1 , Scotland , and Mrs . VVest ; Bro . Owen , 1213 , and Mrs . Owen ; Bro . S . J . Napthali , S . D . 1147 , and Mrs . Napthali ; Bro . Councillor Samuel Ashcrolt , S . 1633 , Mrs . Ashcroft , Master and Miss Ashcroft ; Bros . A . Hebden , I . P . M . 1458 ; W . Lofthouse , 1052 ; and S . Ayland , J . D . 1134 . The following ladies and gentlemen were also present , Mr . Sheldon , Mr . and Miss Brindley , Mr . and Miss Robinson . Mr . and

Mrs . Ihos . Roberts , Dr . Orchard , Miss Burrell , Miss McWilliam , Mrs . Ross , Miss Watson , Miss Rosa Watson , Mr . Whittaker and Miss Edilh Whittaker , Mr . R . Bramwell and Miss Bramvvell , Mr . Lloyd , Miss Madgwick , Mr . and Mrs . Carter , Miss Bagnall , Mr . B . Steel , Miss Wilcox and Miss A . P . Wilcox , Mr . and Mis . Payne . Mr . Mitchell , Mr . J . Whitehead , Mr . Jcnkinson , Mr . Williams , Mr . Burnett , Mr . James Stoddard , jun ., Mr . J . Wolfenden , Mr . Fox , and Miss Vickers .

Extract From The Recent Address Of The Grand Master Of Quebec.

EXTRACT FROM THE RECENT ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER OF QUEBEC .

In 18 S 0 we were in fraternal intercourse with sixty Grand Lodges , and in 1881 the three lodges under the Scotch register ( Elgin , King Solomon , and Argyle ) surrendered their charters and united with us , a happy consummation of the earnest and devoted labours of faithful brethren whose names will long be remembered . There then

remained thc three lodges under the English register standing a barrier to our supreme exclusive Masonic jurisdiction in this province . To attain this end , so fervently desired in thc interest of this Grand Lodge and of the Craft at large , M . W . Bro . Graham brought the full force of his Masonic wisdom , his great abilities , and untiring zeal and earnestness . The correspondence vvith the Grand Lodge of England vvas renewed , Grand Master Graham addressing

himself directly to His Royal Highness the Grand Master of England , and in a scries of letters that stand unexcelled in Masonic literature assailed and carried every stronghold and barrier erected by that Grand body . He corrected mistakes made by its Grand Secretary , showed the errors into which he had fallen . From constitutional precedents derived even from the records of Grand Lodges of England and Scotland , from the jurisdiction of other nortinns < , f th *

old world , as well as the new , he established beyond a doubt that we were , and arc , entitled to have and maintain exclusive Masonic jurisdiction in the province . He urged the expediency , in the interests of the Craft here and elsewhere , "that England either recall and cancel the warrants of these three lodges , or that they become of obedience fo the Grand Lodge of Quebec . That the joint occupancy of this territory by two grand bodies vvas tendinir to oroduce n-. irh

uneasiness , discord , and confusion among the Craft . " No more earnest and forcible language could have been used , yet all in the most fraternal spirit . But what availed the argument , the protest , and almost pleading ? The Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge , in reply to one of the above mentioned letters , said : " With reference to the points once more urged in your letter on the subject of thc English lodges by you , H . R . H . our Grand Master can only acain

express his regret that he cannot comply vvith your wishes . " Another communication vvas addressed to His Royal Highness under date of June 14 th , 18 S 1 . This received a brief fraternal reply . The ultimatum had been given . The correspondence closed . Further representations and appeals would be of no avail . At the last communication of this Grand Lodge held in the city of Quebec , the M . W . the then G . M . in a masterly and most exhaustive manner set

forth our cause and pretensions . Vet , no relief is afforded ; aggressions arc more frequent and of a more virulent nature . } have thus endeavoured to follow the principle of exclusive jurisdiction as understood by this Grand Lodge from tho time of its formation until I was called upon to preside over its deliberations and measurably guide its destinies . Another year has passed , and I fear the breach is wider to-day than it was , and all rising out of England ' s determination to

maintain her position , or rather perhaps the determination of these three private lodges to continue vvith that Grand body and bid defiance to the only legally constituted Masonic authority now existing in this province . In recognising the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , the Grand Lodge of England used language utterly inconsistent with her present attitude toward us . She , to whom we arc bound by so many ties , refuses to do for us that which she

has done for the stranger . The question now comes with increased force , shall this state of affairs longer exist ? Shall we tamely and quietly submit to have our rights trespassed on , and our territory occupied by others ? Shall we content ourselves with the delusive declaration that we are a soverei gn grand body ? With all due deference to that Mother Grand Lodwhom

ge we love so much , and of whose ancestry , benevolence renown , and g lory wc are so proud , I unhesitatingly answer No ! Let us either exercise our constitutional privileges and maintain the landmarks , or hereafter hold our peace . We have done all in our power to obtain an amicable adjustment of these differences . I advise that we now assert our rights , avow our position .

At a recent Court of the Leathersellers' Company donations amounting ! to £ 1339 were voted to various charities and institutions .