Provincial Grand Lodge Of Essex.

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Some discussion followed in reference to business matters ; the sum of ten guineas was voted in snpport . of tho maintenance fnnd of the Harwich Life Boat , and votes of thanks were passed to the Rail , way Company for the help they had given to promote the success of tho meeting . Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed . The brethren now went on board a stenmer placed at tho disposal

of PTOV . Grand Lodge by the Railway Company . This arrangement , was made ostensibly to convey the party to Harwich , where tho banquet was to be served , but , as time permitted , a run out to the German Ocean gave zest to appetite , and when the guests sat down it goes without saying that ample justice was done to the good things provided . After the cloth had been cleared , Loid Brooke proposed

the first toast . This was always received in assemblages of English , men with enthusiasm , and certainly always with loyalty hy Freemasons . Her Mnjesty takes a deep interest in Freemasonry , otherwise she would scarcely countenance three of her sons takine so active a part in it . In proposing the health of His Boyal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Prov . Grand Master said

probnbly many of those who were present , had more experience of the zenl shown by the Grnnd Master than he could boast . However , a short time ago he had the pleasure of meeting His Royal Highness , just anterior to his Visit to York , when it was evident he felt deep interest in the share he was to take in the Masonic ceremony he had engaged himself for . The tonst he

was sure would receive every honour at the hands of the brethren in that room . With the next toast—The Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnnrvnn ; tho Deputy Grand Master , Lord Lathom ; and the Grand Officers Present and Past—was associated the name of Brother Matthew Clark P . G . D ., who for so many years had been associated with the Province of Essex as Deputy Provincial

Grat d Master . After this toast had been replied to , Brother Philbrick , in a highly complimentary speech , proposed the health of tho Prov . Grand Master . After the sudden and lamentable death of Lord Tenterden , the spirits of the Essex Masons were naturally in a state of depression , but when it became known who was to succeed , their hopes revived . Hope is the inheritance of those who make

high aspirations ; yet under Lord Brooke ' s headship the number of Lodges had been extended , and the membership of the Province had already increased . He was sure they would all join with him in the hope that this increase would bo sustained . He could assure the Prov . Grand Master that the more the brethren saw him amongst them the more wonld their affections increase . All wished him long

life and a hnppy reign as the ruler of the Province . In reply Lord Brooke thanked one and all most , heartily for the kind reception they had given him . He felt Bro . Philbrick's too fluttering remarks were undeserved . He came into the Province , now nearly twelve months ago , a comparative stranger , and ho knew he fell far short of what might reasonably be expected from him . Dniing the early part of

the year he had heavy duties to perform , bnt the kind feeling evinced by all Masons in the Province would spur him on to make every effort for their advancement . He would strive to be with them personally , and was much gratified with the esprit de corps that seemed to exist . He had been especially happy that day in attending Provincial Grand Lodge , where the arrangements had

been so well carried out under the anspices of Bro . Clowes ,, the W . M . of the Harwich Lodge . The entire arrangements had been of an eminently satisfactory character , while the '' whiff of the sea " which they had indnlged in , through the kindness of the Great Eastern Eailway Company , would not be the least pleasant incident connected with the visit . Lord Brooke then briefly referred

to the magnitude of the works that were now on the point of com . pletion , and trusted that Harwich and the Harwich Lodge might continue the course of prosperity they were now fairly embarked on . In proposing the health of the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Essex , and the Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past , Lord Brooke stated that in Bro . Philbrick be had a most excellent

snpporter . For many years he had been heart and soul with the Masons of the Province ; moreover , he had such frequent opportunities in joining in their meetings that he ( Lord Brooke ) could scarcely say a word that could commend him to their regard . Many of the other Provincial Grand Officers he shonld like to enumerate , but time would scarcely permit . He should ,

therefore , call upon the brethren to drink the toast . Brother Philbrick , acknowledged the compliment in a speech that was fall of fervour , and then proposed tho health of tho Visitors . One of the cardinal virtues of Feeemasonry is hospitality . Heart to heart , and hand to hand the host receives the guest . On the present occasion the guests entertained their hosts . The very room in which they

were now assembled , and wherein they had been so hospi'ably entertained , was the property of the Company of whom the gnesfc he desired to associate with the toast was the representative . He scarcely know whether Lord Cland Hamilton was a Freemason nnder the English Constitution , but his father , the Dnke of Abercorn , is Grand Master of Ireland , and is known to Craftsmen

all over the world . We here in Harwich have every reason to be proud of the Great Eastern Railway Company with which Lord Hamilton is so closely connected , and trust tho efforts they are making to develop tho Contontal Traffic , which that day had beeu so prominently brought under notice , wonld have a

speedy and beneficial result . With tho toast he would couple the nawe of Lord Claud Hamilton . In l-esponse , Lord Hamilton expressed his satisfaction at knowing the efforts made by the Company he represented had added to the enjoyment of the day . In reference to what Bro . Philbrick had said , he might tell them he was not at present a Mason under the English Constitution ,

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but he thought tho time had arrived when he should join an English Lodge . Ho felt too much stress had been laid npon the small service he had been able to render towards securing tho return of the Provincial candidate , whoso father he might state had lost his life in the service of the Great Eastern Railway Company . In what he had done , he received valuable help from members of the Craft

outside tho Pivince , to whom personally he felt mnoh indebted . He trusted a prosperous fntnre was before them , and that the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Essex would be second to none in England . Several other toasts followed , tho entertaining Lodge coming in for a full sharo of praise for the snecess of the meeting . An excellent selection of music was sune . under the direction of

Worshipful Bro . George F . Smith P . M . 1839 , who was assisted by Master Willie Hall , Master Rovy Wetenu , Bro . J . Stedman and Bro . De Lacy . We append the programme : —National Anthem—Solo , Master Willie Hall ; " Gnd Bless the Prince of Wales" —Solo , Bro . Stedman ; Glee , " The Chough and Crow " —Solos by Masters Hall , Wetenu , and Bro . De Lacy ; Song , " Good Company "—Bro . Stedman ; Dnet , "I know a Bank "—Masters Willie Hall and Rovy

Wetenu ; Song , " The Jester ' s Song "—Bro . De Lacy ; Part Song , " Sweet and Low . " The way in whioh the Glee was rendered evoked enthusiastic applause , and though the time for departure was fast approaching , and trains had to be caught , Lord Brooke said he could not but endorse the strong demand made by the brethren for an encore . We congratulate Bro . Stedman on the musical ability displayed by his talented pupils , Masters Hall and Wetenu .

Death And Funeral Of Bro. W. H. W. R. Burrell.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF BRO . W . H . W . R . BURRELL .

WE , together with the whole Masonio body in Sussex and elsewhere , sympathise with its Provincial Grand Master in the loss he has recently sustained by the sudden death of his second son , Brother Walter Henry Wyndham Raymond Bnrrell . It appears that the deceased had been to a cricket match and was returning to his father ' s house , at West Grinstead , on a tricycle . By some means he

got upset , was pitched on to the side of the road , his head coming into violent collision with a post . This produced concussion of tho brain , unconsciousness , and death on the 20 th ult ., two days afterwards . Tho circumstances of the accident , the position held by the deceased's father as a Member of Parliament , his rank and influence in the Masonic body , his generous character , and the estimation in

which the deceased himself was held , invested the whole matter with a pertinent , though mournful interest . The deceased was only twenty-six years of age , but he had made many friends , who testified their affection in the only manner possible on the occasion of the funeral , which took place at the old Parish Church of Shipley , on Wednesday , 25 th Jnly . The coffin was borne to the grave by eight

men employed on Sir W . W . Bnrrell s estate , and if the description of it had not been furnished , it would have been impossible to distinguish of what it was made and how ornamented . The coffin was literally smothered with wreaths and flowers , and the assemblage , comprising the funeral cortege and those met in the church and at the grave showed how deep and wide-spread was the respect felt for

the deceased . The funeral service was ornate and more than ordinorily solemn . A communion service was held in the house where deceased ' s body laid in the morning ; the funeral procession was met at the church porch by several clergymen and a special choir of boys , one of whom led the way , bearing a large cross . A processional hymn was sung , and the coffin was conveyed into the church and the

service following was impressively conducted by the Rev . N . Andrews . Sir William Bnrrell desired the funeral to bo kept qniet , and sent no invitations to the several Masonic bodies of which he is the local head , and of one of which the deceased was an honoured member . Nevertheless , the brethren were not debarred from attending , and many joined in paying the last sad tribute of

respect to their departed brother . The Mid Sussex Lodge , No , 1141 , to which wo presume deceased belonged , was well represented . The Lodge sent a wreath of acacia , ferns and flowers , made up into the form of the square and compasses , in the centre of which was placed a white card printed in blue letters , "W . M . and brethren of the Mid Sussex Lodge , 1141 , Horsham . " The wreath had a

pretty appearance , and was particularly attractive to those who are strangers to the Craft . To the initiated it told an impressive story , and brought home in reality what they had often before seen symbolised . The Lodge in qnestion was represented bv Brothers A . Pennclls W . M ., L . B . Henderson S . D ., J . Moon P . M ., D . Phillips I . G ., T . Hills J . W ., and —Thomas ; the Brighton Lodges were represented by Bros . A . Scott D . G . M ., W . T . Nell , Hughes , and J .

Sayers ; and theCuckfield ( Ockendean Lodge ) by Bros . Byass , Burtenshaw , E . Domsday , Gallop , and Sergison , each of whom as he passed round the coffin placed a sprig of acacia upon the top . The whole ceremony was profoundly solemn , and yet the bereaved could Dot fail to derive some solace from the love and sympathy of those who shared in their grief , and showed by their presence , and actions how much they wished to honour real worth , and lighten the effects of the blow that had fallen .

A Meeting of the Metropolitan Council ( Time Immemorial ) will be held afc the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 11 th instant , at three o ' clock p . m .. The installation of Bro . Robert Roy , Grand Senior Deacon WM . elect , and tho appointment and investment of Officers are the principal features of the day ' s proceedings .