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during the evening by the way in which his name had been received . Bro . Robinson had been a well-known and highly-esteemed mason for many years , and there was no doubt that the lodge would prosper under his reign —( Hear , hear ) .

Bro . Ralph Robinson , W . M ., in responding to the toast , sincerely thanked the brethren for the very kind way in which his name had been received . While he was afraid his merits had

been placed on a higher platform than they deserved , he assured the brethren that he would do his very best to promote the welfare and wellworking of the lodge , Why had they formed that lodge ? Simply because they found the usual dietary laws were opposed to their laws as

Jews . They sat with their Christian brethren , drank with them , smoked with them , but they could not partake of what they put before them to eat . All they asked was to see that some watched to see that every thing was cleanly cooked . In all else they were as one in

Masonry with their Christian brethren , and he hoped that the idea would not go forth that it was a sectarian lodge because named the Lodge of Israel . That was far from their thoughts , which was clearly shown by the fact that a Christian brother had been appointed to one of

the offices . In conclusion , Bro . Robinson proposed "The Ofiicers of thc Lodge . " Bro . M . de Frece , S . W ., and Bro . A . J . Henocksberg , J . W ., responded . "The Charities , " "The Visiting I ' . rcthren , " " The Musical Brethren , " and " All Poor and

Distressed Masons , were the remaining toasts on the list . Excellent music was furnished during the evening by Bros . Saunders , Hughes , Busfield , Robinson , and Veale ; Bro . Skeaf presiding at the piano .

Telegrams of a congratulatory kind were received by the AV . M . from Bio . A . J . Myers , editor of the Jaois / i Chronicle , and from the W . M ., Wardens , ami Brethren of the Lodgeof Israel , Birmingham .

Consecration Of The Hemming Lodge, (No. 1512).

CONSECRATION OF THE HEMMING LODGE , ( No . 1512 ) .

The consecration of the Hemming Lodge , ( No . 1512 ) , look place at thc Lion Hotel , Hampton , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . About forty brethren were present ; amongst those were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M ., 201 , W . M . , 1 , 326 , and P . G . S . Middlesex , AV . M .

Designate ; E . llopwood , P . M ., 141 , S . W . Designate ; S . Hill , P . M ., 157 and 657 , J . W . Designate ; R . Wentworth Little , P . M . P . O ., Secretary , Middlesex , Secretary to the Girls' School , & c . ; Thomas W . AVhite , P . M ., P . O ., Steward of England , & c .: Raynham M . Stewart , P . D . G . M .

of Middlesex , S . G . D ., & c ; H . ( 1 . Bass , P . G ., Treasurer , 1293 , & c . ; 11 . T . Elsani , P . M . 8 S 9 , P . P . G ., D . C . . Surrey ; John Boyd , P . G . P . of England ; H . B . Oldham , P . M . 4 , Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of Ireland , Secretary of the Boys' and Girls' Schools , Ireland ; R . T . . Stacey , P . M ., 200 ; II . Potter , P . M ., 11 , & c . ;

J . Wilson , P . M . 209 ; B . Piatt , P . M . 144 ; J . W . Ramsey , M . D ., W . M . 77 S ; J . Bond , J . W . 88 9 ; J . W . Davitt , W . M . 1365 ; J . W . George , G . Musgrave , and II . D . Martin , all of 1309 ; R . Limpus , W . M . 1308 , P . P ., G . O . Middlesex ; H . Barrett , 244 ; J . Williams , 699 , ( Freemason ) , and others .

The following petitioners , in addition to the principal officers , with others among those named above , D . B . Raw , P : M ., 157 ; li . Jepson , 255 ; John Hammond , P . M . 201 , and of 1326 ; Thos . Clarke , J . Hurst , W . J . Cox , Thos . Wheeler , R . Getteridge , T . G . Tagg , J . C . Jessert , and W . Fox .

The ceremony of consecration and installation was performed by the W ., Bro . Robert Wentworth Little , P . M ., P . G ., Secretary , ( the officer appointed for the purpsse by the R . W .,

Bro . Colonel Burdett , Provincial Grand Master , Representative of the Grand Ledge of Ireland ) , assisted by W . Bro . Thomas W . White , P . M ., P . G ., Steward of England , as D . C . The brethren assembled at half-past three

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p . m ., and formed in procession , the juniors first , headed by the Director of the Ceremonies . After entering thc Lodge room , the Consecrating Officer took the Master ' s Chair , and appointed the Wardens , who were Bro . II . G .

Bass as S . W ., and Bro . John Boyd , J . W . The Lodge was then opened in the three degrees . An opening prayer offered . After which a piece of solemn music was played by the P . G . O . The brethren were then addressed on the nature

of the meeting , particular reference being made to the late Bro . Dr . Hemming , whose name the Lodge has taken , and who was no less than twelve times AV . M . of the Lodge while held at Hampton , before being taken to its present quarters at Richmond , and who was selected

by the M . AV , G . M . the late Duke of Sussex , as one of the twelve Masters ( afterwards increased to fifteen , to agree with the fifteen sections ) , appointed at the reconciliation . After the petition and warrant was read , and the brethren had signified their approval of the same , the

Consecrating Officer delivered an oration upon the nature and principles of the order , which was listened to with the most profound attention by the whole ofthe assembled brethren , ft was adorned throughout with that amount of eloquence which distinguishes our able brother .

Anthem . Bro . R . Limpus , " Behold , how good and joyful a thing it is , brethren , to dwell together in unity . It is like the precious ointment upon the head , that ran down unto the beard , even unto Aaron ' s beard , and went down to the skirts ofhis clothing . Like as the

dewof Hermon which fell upon the hill of Sion . For there the Lord promised his blessing , and life for evermore . " Thc Director of Ceremonies then presented the new Master to thc Presiding Officer , who placed him on his left , the brethren of thc new Lodge arranging themselves on each

side of thc Lodge Board . Thc first portion of the Dedication Prayer was then given ; the brethren all chant , " So mole it be . " Sanclus , " Glory be lo Thcc , O Lord . '' After the Scripture Readings , all thc brethren turned lo the east , whilst the Presiding Officer save the

Invocation , lo which the brethnm chant , "So mote it be . " Thc Lodge Board was then uncovered , and thc AV . M . and AVardens carried the consecrating elements , corn , wine , and oil , three times round the Lodge during solemn music . "Glory be lo God on High , peace on earth , Good-will towards men . " All chanting ,

So mote it be . 1 he censer was then taken three times round the Lodge during solemn music , and the Presiding Onicer dedicated thc Lodge . The second portion of the Dedication Prayer was then offered and Ihe Lodge constituted , the brethren all chanting , " So mote it be , " Anthem , Haydn .

The spacious firmament on high , AVith all the blue , ethereal sky , And spangled heaven , a shining frame , Their great original proclaim . The unwearied sun from day to day , Does his Creator ' s power display ,

And publishes to every land , The work of an Almighty hand . What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball ? What though no real voice nor sound ,

Amid their radiant orbs be found ? In Reason ' s ear they all rejoice , And utter forth a glorious voice , For ever singing as they shine , The hand that made us is Divine .

After the Patriarchal Benediction , the installation of the W . M . and appointment of officers took place . The Lodge was then resumed to the second degree , the Director of Ceremonies presenting Bro . Hammond for installation . Lodge was then resumed to the third degree , and all the

brethren under the rank of P . M . retired . In their absence a Board of Installed Masters , numbering seventeen in all , was held , and Bro . Hammond was installed as the first AV . M . of Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 . The brethren , on their re-admission all saluted the new AV . M . in the several degrees , and the following brethren were invested officers for the ensuing year : E .

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Hopwood , S . W . ; S . Hill , J . AV . ; H . Jepson , Treasurer ; J . Hammond , Secretary ; 11 . Limpus , P . Prov . G . Organist ; J . Hurst , S . D . ; AV . J . Cox , J . D . ; T . Wheeler , J . G . ; R . Gutteridge , D . C ; H . Potter , Steward , and J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler .

At the close of the installation ceremonies , the Consecrating Officer reminded the officers of the ne \ v Lodge that a great trust had been imposed on them . AVishing that brotherly love and perfection would ever prevail amongst them all : at the same time giving each advice and

encouragement , to have the one end m view 111 promoting thc happiness of all connected with the Lodge , and assisting the AV . M . to carry out his great duties in the advancement of the principles of thc order , brotherly love , ¦ relief and truth .

The AV . M . rose and said : Brethren , I beg to propose that a vote of thanks be presented to Bros . Little and White for the ¦ very able manner in which they have performed the ceremonies , which you have all witnessed this evening , and I also propose that those two distinguished brethren be elected honorary members

of the Hemming Lodge . The work has been ably performed , and I trust we shall have the pleasure of seeing those brethren frequently at one meeting , and that they may find that the working of our local Lodge proves worthy of this able inaugration . Thc proposition having been seconded by the S . W ., was put and carried unanimously .

Bro . Little : I speak for myself and Bro . White , and I assure you we thank you heartily for the compliment you have paid us . It has given me very great pleasure in coming down here to-day ,

and I beg to congratulate you , AVorshipful Sir , on your success to-day , and I trust you may not only be spared to act as Master , but lo witness the progress of the Hemming Lod h'e formany years to come . Again wc thank you .

Bro . S . B . Oldham : AVorshipful Sir , and brethren , and all , I rise with pleasure on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , to congratulate you on the success of the proceedings to-day , and wish you every prosperity .

A letter of apology was then read from Bro . Colonel Burdett , regretting his absence , and wishing them success . A similar apology was received from the Grand Secretary , as well as from some of the principal members of the Lebanon Lodge , 1326 .

Thc Lodge was closed after the hearty good wishes had been conveyed lo the AV . M . by several of the representatives of other Lodges . The brethren then adjourned lo the banqueting room , where an elegant repast was served . Bro . W . Hammond , W . M . presiding , supported by

Bros Little , Stewart , Buss , Oldham , White , Dr . Ramsey , Raw , & c . After the removal of the cloth , and grace being said , Thc Chairman , in giving the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " saitl , We have met to-day for the first time , and dedicated a lodge to

benevolence and charity . There is always a very pleasing idea connected with the first toast , but especially so on this occasion , it being that of the Queen and the Craft . The Queen holds a high position , not only here at home , but throughout the world , and has the confidence and good

wishes of all . There is a beautiful connection between the Queen and the Craft—the Queen having the sympathies of the whole nation ; the Craft commanding the hearts of the whole fraternity , and both holding a universal dominion . I give you

with all earnestness "The Queen and the Craft . " The toast was duly honoured , the brethren singing the National Anthem . The Chairman : The next toast is one of a most pleasing character indeed , it is that of H . R . H . M . AV . Past and Acting Grand Master ,

the Princess of Wales , and rest of Royal Family . AVe all regret losing our Past Grand Master , but great regret I am sure is intense at this end of the Lodge-room , especially to those who are familiar with the working of our late G . M ., and have also been intimately connected with him in his official duties . FLvery Master Mason will , lain