Grand Festival Of The Order Of The Secret Monitor.

High Chancellor of the realm , and supported by others whose support was a tower of strength in any Order of Masonry , and they had seen him most gracefully and kindly discharge his duties , and perform them in a manner which said that the head of their Order was fully sensible of , and well able to administer , the great principles on which it was founded ; and ho trusted they would concur with him in drinking Bro . Zachario's health—and with his health success to the Order of the Secret Monitor .

Bro . I . ZACHARIE , G . S . R ., thanked Bro . Philbrick for proposing his health , and the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received it . It afforded him the opportunity of expressing his feelings and his gratitude towards them all for the honour they had conferred upon him in electing him for the third time their S . G . R . —an honour which the proudest Mason in the land might well feel proud of . It was true he had done much to promote tho interest of their Order , but all his

energy would have been of no avail without good officers . Was there any wonder that , after selecting such worthy brethren as Bros . Lewis Thomas , Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , C F . Matier , F . A . Philbrick , their worthy Grand Treasurer , Bro . Lemon , and last , but not least , their worthy Grand Recorder , Bro . Spratling—was there any wonder that he should have succeeded in placing the Order on its present footing when he had such a galaxy of talent at his command ? Anyone of

the brethren could have done the same provided they could have induced such worthy brethren to rally to his standard . This had been the secret of his success . These worthy brethren had joined with him in launching the Order on this side of the Atlantic , and he was sure they , as well as himself , felt proud of the honour conferred upon him . They had entwined a circle of friendship among Masons

which had long been wanted in this country , and had shown to the world that they were not only Masons in their lodges , but that they carried the precepts of their Order into their homes and firesides . He again thanked them , and assured them that nothing should be wauting on his part to promote the interest of their ancient and honourable Order .

In giving "The Deputy G . S . R . of the Order , Bro . ZACHARIE said he need not tell them how happy he felt at seeing Bro . Lord Brooke with them , for it showed the great interest he took in the Order , and they only regretted he was not able to be present at the early part of the proceedings to see the ceremonies performed . It afforded him great pleasure to pin on Bro . Lord Brooke ' s breast a memento of his . ( Bro , Zacharie ' s ) re-election for tho third time as G . S . R ., which he hoped he would wear , not for its intrinsic value , but in connection with the position he held in the Order .

Bro . Lord BROOKE , M . P ., Deputy G . S . R ., m response , said he would not detain them with many words on this occasion . He knew it was the privilege of a member of Parliament" to be allowed to speak , and that very often that privilege was made use of when the member was not wanted to do so . That was his experience , but he was sure they would , on the present occasion , accept a few words of heartfelt thanks for the kind manner in which the G . S . R . had pinned the

decoration on his breast , and nearest his heart , in a manner he should always remember . He thanked the brethren of the Order for the very kind manner with which they had received him as an important officer . He regretted being late , but he had been on the other side of England doing his best to conciliate and stop one of those unfortunate strikes with which the country was so often troubled . Under the circumstances he was sure thev would forgive him . He felt

most deeply tho honour clone him in placing him in the position of Deputy S . G . R . It was needless for him , among such well known and high Masons , to enlarge upon the merits of Freemasons to them , but he was beginning to consider himself one of tho veterans , and be trusted they might often meet to drink tho health of one who had done so much for the foundation of the Order in England . In these days , when England was adding to her ships—a power which every patriotic

Englishman commended—he might say that this ship of the Order of Masonry which had been so successfully launched was a powerful ship , and although sho had not been launched this year she was not obsolete , and would be one of tho most powerful vessels of the Order . Long might the G . S . R . be proud to steer her in the way he had done , and he trusted Bro . Zacharie would always find his shin manned with a thorough-going crew such as he had that night .

Bro . LEWIS THOMAS , P . G . D . S . R ., replied for -- The Grand Officers . " He was perhaps coupled , as it was but a few moments since he was a " Present" Officer , and he had arrived at the inestimable " now" and gone into the melanchol y " past . " When he saw such a glorious phoenix : as Bro . Lord Brooko rising from

his ashes he was sure they would all be delighted to have such a Deputy S . G . R . The progress of the Order had been something marvellous , something almost phenomenal , for two years ago tbey were non-existant and now they were a great body in the Craft , and he was sure it would do great service to Masonry in general .

Bro . Gen . D . WILSON , Mass ., America , thanked the brethren most heartily for the cordial reception given the visitors , and the G . S . R . for the very kind words he had spoken of them . It was not possible for him to say any thing that night that would interest them at that late hour , and yet he was so full of happiness at being with them that he felt he must say something before taking his seat . It was true he was m de a member of this organisation some 30 years ago , and had always loved

the principles of the Order . Ho had always thought much of it , and wished to sets it organised in such a manner as he now saw it organised in this country . In America there was no regular organisation , no head , and no recognised authority . It was simply what they called a Side Degree ; but an organisation such as they had in England , and such as had been successfully put into operation , must be of infinite value , not only to the Order itself , but also to tho Craft they all loved so

dearly . He assured them this was the proudest moment of his life to be with them . He had been placed at the head of many organisations , as supreme officer , and had had many honours thrust upon him , but he cared for uo more . He had had all the honours he asked , all he craved for ; but this was the happiest moment of his life . He hoped the time was not far distant when they would have a charter in America from this organisation . They had many Side Degrees in America ,

among which might be mentioned a Degree called tbe Mystic Shrino , which was a very funny sort of a Degree , as there was much amusement in it , but nothing in it like Masonry . In the organisation of the Secret Monitor there was brotherly love aud affection , and something that did a man good . In the Mystic Shrine there was nothing but f nn . That was well in its place , but it was not Masonry . Masonry should be square work and solid work , and such work as should be put

into the building—that building which was not made with hands , but which stands eternal in tho heavens . That was his idea of Masonry . He was only sorry he had to leave so soon , as he was only just beginning to get acquainted with them , but he felt he had known them since his infancy . Their great American Continent was nothing but a little adjunct of Old England , but it was spread out , as they could spread out a small piece of butter over a large piece of bread . In conclusion , he Renin thanked Ihem for their kindness .

Bro . Rev . J . S . BROWNRIGG also replied . Bro . Baron DE FERRIERES gave the toast of " The Stewards , " complimenting them on the admirable arrangements made for the success of the meeting and the comfort of the brethren , coupling the names of Bros . Cooper and Jessop . He also complimented Bro . John Read on the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the excellent musical programme .

Bros . COOPER , JESSOP , and WILLIAMSON responded , and the Sentinel ' s toast closed the proceedings . Bro . John Read , P . G . C , supplied a capital musical programme , in which he was ably assisted by Bros . L . Fryer and E . J . Bell , Miss Annie Matthews and Miss Annie Wilson , R . A . M ., and Mrs , Read .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Nottinghamshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE .

Tho annual summer meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamslur was held at the Pelham Lodge , Worksop , on the 20 th inst . The ordinary meeting of the lodge are generally he'd at Nottingham , and the summer meetings in Ono or other of tho smaller towns of the county . The members present numbered about 120 . The members met at the lodge , Criterion Hall , the room having been specially decorated for tho occasion , the various implements , & c , of the Craft being arraY od round the room , and the entrance draped with large flags and lace curtains .

The principal business was the installation of Bro . the Rev . Frederick Vernm , Bussell , as Dep . Prov . G . M .

The Installing Officer was Bro . Tew , Dep . Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire . Amongst tbe brethren present were Bros , the Rev . E . St . John Morse , P Go E . C . Patchet , P . G . T . ; J . Hously , P . G . R . ; II . R . Hatherley , P . G . See . ; ' j ' p W . Marx , P . A . G . D . C ; J . Deny , P . G . S . B . ; Evan Powell , P . G . S . ; H . Saxton ' P . G . S . ; W . Allen , P . M . 939 ; R . F . AVatson , P . M . 939 ; H . E . Wilson , W . M 47 ' . J . H . Runge , W . M . 909 ; 0 . B . Truman , P . M . 411 ; J . Walker , P . M . 1 S 82- J

Sansom , P . M . 1852 ; J . H . Tomlinson , P . M . 1661 ; J . M . Perry , P . P . S . G . W ' ¦ Q H . Cullen , l . P . M . 1493 ; W . Sibley , S 52 ; J . T . Spalding , P . M . 1909 ; A T Mitchell , P . P . S . G . D . ; S . Green , S . W . 1485 ; J . Severn , S . D . 1405 ; W . Shepherd ' P . M . 287 ; G . S . Fish , W . M . 411 ; G . G . Carver , W . M . 1493 ; B . F . Sfciebel ' P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Lawson , P . P . G . T . ; W . Hickling , P . M . 411 ; and H . Walker ' W . M . 1434 . The banquet was served in the Town Hall .

Consecration Of The Cecil Chapter, No. 449.

CONSECRATION OF THE CECIL CHAPTER , No . 449 .

This chapter was consecrated on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Sun Hotel , Hitchin , by Comp . Thos . Fredk . Halsey , M . P ., Grand Superintendent of the Province of Herts , who vvas assisted by Comps . T . S . Carter , P . Z . 403 , P . P . G . H ., as H . ; C . E . Keyser , M . E . Z . 404 , Prov . G . J ., as J . ; F . S . Knyvett , P . Z ., Prov . G . Treas . ; and Geo . E . Lake , P . Z . 404 , Prov . G . S . E . The following were amongst the visitors : Comps . C . Spaull , P . Z . 3 82 ; J . Chalmers Hunt , M . E . Z . 403 . Prov . G . Reg . ; R . Shillitoe ,

403 , and Victoria Chapter , Hong Kong ; Willoughby Weiss , 749 ; Henri Felix Weiss , 2 ; G . Smith Ward , 2 nd A . S . 403 ; H . F . Oliver , 771 ; W . Lewis , H . 1385 : E . C . Mulvey , P . S . 179 ; and W . T . Wyatt , P . S . 26 . The founders present were Comps . John Rp ad , P . Z . 720 , Z . designate ; C . B . Cooper , 403 , H . designate ; H . H . Shirley , H . 2 , J . designate ; James Shilcock , P . Z . 403 ; James Parr , P . Z . 1214 ; H . C . Heard , P . Z . 403 , P . Prov . A . G . S . ; and S . P . Nash , P . S . 403 .

The ceremony of consecration was most impressively performed by the Grand Superintendent , assisted by the Provincial Grand Officers . A most interesting and charming oration was delivered by Comp . E . C . KEYSER , Prov . G . J ., and was one which gave universal satisfaction to all present .

An appropriate anthem vvas then sung by the companions , after which the Grand Superintendent dedicated and constituted the new chapter . The following- companions were installed as Principals : Comps . J . Read , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; C . ' li . Cooper , as H . ; and H . H . Shirley , H . 2 , as J . A vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officers was carried " nem . con ., " and they were also elected honorary members of the chapter .

A number of propositions for exaltations and joining companions were then submitted , followed by hearty congratulations from the visitors . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , at which ( by the special request of the M . E . Z . ) , the Grand Superintendent presided . The usual toast list was gone through .

The GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , in replying to the toast proposed in his honour , congratulated the chapter on its formation , and expressed the gratification he experienced at having another Royal Arch chapter in his province , and he felt sure that the Cecil Chapter as started possessed in it all the elements of success , and this the province , with himself , hoped would be realised to the fullest extent .

The other toasts having been duly honoured , this most successful meeting was brought to an early close , consequent upon so many present having to leave by train . The impressive rendering of the consecration ceremony by the Grand Superintendent , enhanced by a little , but appropriate , music , the solendid

oration by the Prov . G . J ., and the installation by Comp . Knyvett , and last , but not least , the excellent catering by Mr . Logsden , the landlord of the Sun Hotel , for the banquet , tended to make the consecration of the Cecil Chapter , No . 449 , an event not easily to be forgotten by those who assisted and were present at the same .

Consecration Of The Sterndale Bennett Chapter, No. 2182.

CONSECRATION OF THE STERNDALE BENNETT CHAPTER , No . 2182 .

The Sterndalo Bennett Chapter , No . 2182 , was consecrated at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., under the most favourable auspices , and if we may judge from the number of candidates pi'" ' posed for exaltation at the first regular meeting , the names of 12 brethren being tlie

handed in , and the eclat which characterised tho proceedings under notice , new chapter bids fair to be as successful as the lodge to which it is attached-Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , G . S . E ., was tho Consecrating Officer , and was assisted by the following distinguished companions : Comps . F . A . Philbrick , Q "•> G . Supt . Essex ., as H . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . A . G . S ., as J . ; Thomas Fenn . P . P . C . G . P ., as S . N . ; and Frank Richardson , G . D . of C , as D . C .

Tho founders ot the new chapter are Comps . Richard Clowes , P . Z . ; " ¦' Walmsley Little , Mus . Doc , M . E . Z . designate ; Wm . Clifford , H . designate ' John Hodges , J . designate ; George F . Smith , P . Z . ; Robt . Jackson , Bdffd-Stimson , Walter Wingham , and W . J . Towers . Tho visitors present were Comps . Joseph Clever , P . G . R . Essex ; Thos . Vincenw P . Z . 657 ; W . H . Matthews , M . E . Z . elect 1423 ; Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , «• Supt . Malta ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; W . M .. By water , P . G . Std . Br . ; *'• A ' Wici

Powell , J . 457 ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 ; Harold Carter , P . Z . 92 ; H . J . ' M . E . Z . 1269 ; C . J . Evans , H . 1269 ; J . F . Turner , P . G . J ., P . Z . 51 ; Eugen " Monteuuis . D . G . D . C ; H . Sadler , P . Z . 1 G 9 . G . Janitor ; G . H . Finch , M- * f 1297 ; A . Stokes , P . Z . 1839 ; G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . 169 ; T . J . Robins , P . Z- f \ W . Cook , H . 1297 ; W . Stainer , P . Z . 1706 ; W . H . Lee , Prov . G . S . E . Mi <»* - ' Rowland Plumbe , M . E . Z . 46 ; W . G . Cannon , 25 ; W . Martin , J . elect 548 ; »; A . Frost , 1706 ; Edwin Moss , J . 1216 ; J . Hattersley , 177 ; E . H . Minns , 1 «»' E . J . Bell , 1524 ; Alfred Kenuingham , 19 ; Turle Lee , Patriotic ; G . Soba "' - '