Consecration Of The Tredegar Lodge, No. 1625.

CONSECRATION OF THE TREDEGAR LODGE , No . 1625 .

THE Eastern may not be the most fashionable district of London , but undoubtedly , from a Masonio point of view , it stands out prominently as on all occasions lending every encouragement in its power to the promotion of Craft interests . Its success is quite commensurate with its efforts . Our Speculative philosophy finds active and energetic support from all oar Eastern brethren . The members

work with a hearty good will , which it is a pleasure to witness , and we can only express a hope that the other London districts may be moved to display at all times the same degree of enthusiasm . The consecration , on Wednesday , of the above new Lodge is an evidence of what we have said , and tho attendant arrangements were very satisfactorily carried out , under the able management of the indefatigable Bro . G . W . Verry and others .

Our respected Bro . Hervey officiated as Consecrating Officer , and appointed Bro . H . G . Buss to the Senior Warden ' s chair and Bro . F . Biuckes to that of Junior Warden , Bro . Thos . Mortloek fulfilling the duties of Director of Ceremouies . After tho usual preliminary formalities had been got through , Bro . Hervey rose , and delivered himself in a neat little impromptu speech , somewhat to tho following effect : —

Ho said that he had not come prepared to speak an oration , neither had his Rev . Bro . Kingsford . Nevertheless , a few remarks would not be out of place on so solemn an occasion . The ceremony that was about to take place was ono that ought to impress itself upon the memory of all those who are present when it is performed , because it inculcates , first , a reverence to the Great Architect of the Universe j

secondly , it calls to our attention that kindness and brotherly feeling which ought to pervade tho whole Cralt ; and thirdly , it impresses upon us the necessity of living in charity with all mankind . In explaining these several points , which he did seriatim , and with great point and emphasis , Bro . Hervey laid particular stress on tho importance of brethren exercising the utmost care as to whom they introduced into our ranks . It was incumbent upon them that they

should not lend themselves to the admission of those who were not fitted for us , and so encumbor the Craft generally with men who ought never to have entered Masonry . He also referred at some length to the use of the black-ball , and explained how brethren very often abused , instead of using it becomingly . He pointed out that such abuse was calculated to do much harm to the Craft generally , and particularly to a new Lodge , aa likely to excite dissension , instead of that brotherly feeling which ought to animate us all .

Tho ceremony was then very ably performed , the musical arrangements reflecting the greatest credit on Bro . Seymour Smith and the brethren who assisted him . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . 174 was then introduced as the W . M . designate , and tho ceremony of installation was performed ia Bro . Hervey's best style . Tho appointment of officors was made as

follows . : —Bros . G . Huggett S . W ., G . Hodingtou J . W ., G . W . Verry Secretary , S . Rawley Treasurer , Hemmings S . D ., J . M . Dunstam J . D ., Kendal I . G ., Wood D . C , Maud W . S ., Steadmau Ty ler . The addresses having been given , and the several brethren who had been appointed having been congratulated , Bro . Lauey rose , and expressed tho thanks of the East End brethren to Bro . Hervey for

bis kindness in coming that afternoon to consecrate the Lodge . All fully recognise 1 tho interest the Grand Secretary took iu tho welfaro of the Craft at all times . Ho then proposed thaD Bro . Hervey bo made an honorary member of tho Tredegar Lodge . This was soconded by tho Senior Warden , and carried unanimonsly . Bro . Hervey briefly acknowledging tho compliment .

Bro . Rawley next proposed that Bros . H . G . Buss and Frederick Binckes be mado honorary members of tho Lodge . This was seconded by Bro . Holliugton , aud fully endorsed by all present . Bro . Buss acknowledged tho compliment paid him , and a suitable reply was also made by Bro . Biuckes . After the routine business had been gone through , the Lodge was closed , and a brief

adjournment took place previous to the banquet , which was capitally served by the host of the Royal Hotel . Bro . Lacey presided , and , on tho removal of the cloth , gave the customary toasts . Bro . Hervey replied to that of the Grand Officers , and then gavo the health of the W . M ., whom he had had great pleasure in installing that afternoon . He said that Bro . Lacey was

well known and highly respected in the East of London , and he was sure he would merit the approval of thoso who had chosen him to fill the chair . The W . M . briefly acknowledged the honour done him , and next proposed the health of the Consecrating Officer . The brethren were i ' oitunate iu having one so well distinguished in Freemasonry come down to the east eud of London to set them as it were upon their

legs . When Bro . Hervey had seen what the brethren intended , he hoped he would come again , as it would afford great gratification to all the members of the Lodge to have such an eminent Mason amongst them . Ho was sure Bro . Hervey appreciated the compliment paid him by his enrolment . He trusted their worthy brother would be spared to a good old age , and that he might enjoy every blessiner in this life .

Bro . Hervey said he knew when he returned thanks for "The Gra & d Officers " that , unfortunately for himself , he would have to speak again , and this time iu away which would come more home to his feelings than when he repded ior the Grand Officers . He felt that the present toast had been given and iesponded to by the brethren in bis favour , as one of themselves ; as one who took part in then

labours , who was glad to mix with them whenever the opportunity offered of doing any service to the Craft , and as one who hoped and believed that he was well aud cordially affected by his fellow Masons . In that position he now found himself , and he thanked the W . M . and the brethren of tbe Lodge for the kind reception they had given him . An observation had been made about his coming into the ease of

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London , from which it would almost appear that that was his first appearance beyond the Royal Exchange . He assured them such was not the case . Some years ago he consecrated the Beacontree Lodge , of which ho had tho honour of being an honorary member , and if circumstances would permit he trusted he should see his good friend on his left in a prominent position in that Lodge before many weeks

were over . Ho also had tho honour of consecrating the Langthorne Lodge , of which Bro . Lacey was tho first Master . He also consecrated the Burdett Coutts Lodgo ; and , therefore , he did not think they could fairly say that this was his first voyage east . Ho had come down that day , with great pleasure , to consecrate the Tredegar Lodge , for in that neighbourhood this was tho third

appcaranco of Bro . Lacey in the character of first W . M . He was proud to say ho was an honorary member of all the Lodges he had named , and whenever tho opportunity arose for him to visit them , ho was always well received . In conclusion , ho conld only thank the brethren for the compliment they had paid him ; he thanked thorn also for the kindness with which ho was received , and which ,

whether in tbe Beacontree , the Burdett Contts , or the Langthorne Lodges he always experienced . Bro . G . W . Verry ' s name was connected with the toast of the Masonic Charities , in consequence of another engagement compelling Bro . Binckes to leave early . Bro . Verry said his name had been associated with the Masonic Institutions for some years , and he hoped

it would be so as long as he had life . He was proud to offer himself as a Steward on behalf of the Lodge in February next , and ho was convinced if the Worshipful Master and brethren helped him , he should be able to carry up a good list . Ho had already something to start with , and he knew his list would reach three figures , if it did not reach more . There were some perseveritig Masonic beggars ia

the East of London . He had some repute as being one , and he felt well inclined to keep the reputation he bad acquired . At this part of tho proceedings , as time was well on the wing , we were compelled to leave , but we understand , however , the remainder of the evening passed most pleasantly . Amongst those present , in addition to those already mentioned , we noticed Bros , J . Newton , E . Gottheil , W . Crutch , J . Ashbnrner , J . Berry , J . G . Stevens ,

B . Cundick , H . Williamson , W . Lusty , G . F . Dix , C . Payne , W . R . Marsh , H . Massey , F . Baylis , J , Allen , S . M . Lazarus , M . Joseph , H . W . Chadwick , W . C . Livermore , S . Moss , J . Venters , T . Moore , F . Myorscough , A . Hay ward , W . Davies , H . J . Dickson , J . B . Hogarth , T . Baxter , T . Battes , J . Job , G . Jones , G . T . Carter , S . Smith , E . Read , G . Brooks , H . Carter , Taylor , Mugleston , Harrison W . W . Morgan , & c .

Buckingham Gallery Of Fine Arts.

BUCKINGHAM GALLERY OF FINE ARTS .

WE have recently had an opportunity of inspecting a small collection of Tapestry Pictures at this Gallery . They are executed by two nieces of the lato Baroness Freuller , of Paris , and exhibit , beyond question , a considerable amount of talent . There are five and twenty of them , the majority being taken from pictures by well known artists , with whose fume our readers are undoubtedly familiar . No . 1 is a reproduction of " The Transfiguration of tho

Saviour , " while next in order is a copy of " Christ Blessing Little Children . " Both Nos . 8 and 24 represent " St . Paul preaching at Athens , " and are highly effectivo ; while of the other larger , and with some people , therefore , tho more imposing specimens , must be mentioned " Jeremiah Prophesying over Jerusalem , " " Mary Queen of Scots Mourning over the Dying Douglas , " and No . 16 , executed in

floss silk , "The Royal Hawkiug Party at Haddon Hall , " No . 18 ' ' Shoeing the Horse , " after Sir Edwin Laudseer , is unquestionably one of the most succecssful in the series . All of them , indeed , are well wrought , and we think thoso of our readers who have a taste for this class of elaborate fancy work , will bo pleased if they pay the Gallery a visit .

As some of our readers are , happily , young enough not to have any recollection of Miss Linwood ' s tapestry work , on exhibition for so many years in the region of Leicester Square , —the character of her work , however , differed widely from that on view in the Bucking , ham Gallery—we offer a few words on the tapestries wo have so recently seen . It is only within the last three years that the art of

thus reproducing well-known pictures , by ancient and modern masters , has been revived , and the first result is the present small , but choice , gallery , the result of infinite labour on the part of the two ladies we have before referred to . These are by no means the whole of their achievements , for many other pictures remain behind at Sheffield , where , till lately , tho present gallery was on view . It is in

contemplation to establish an art class in connection with the gallery , and no doubt many ladies will avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded them of acquiring a knowledge of this new branch of needlework . It will prove either a pleasant occupation for an occasional leisure hour , or may even bo of service if their supply of daily bread is dependent on their own exertions .

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A . J ^ C 03 Sr XJ ^ CE 3 STTA L WOBK . NOW IN PEEPAEA-TIOlSr . HISTORY OF EVERY LODGE UNDER THE GRAND LODGE OF iltbE AND ACUKPTKD MASONS OF ENGLAND . Will be Edited by a distinguished Qraud Officer . In a work of this magnitude , the kind co-operation of all Brethren who are in possession ot tacts not generally known , will be invaluable , and thankfully ackuowlcdged . SPENCER AND GO ,, 23 a GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , W , 0 .