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United Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of England .
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England .
His Royal Highness ALBERT EDWARD , PRINCE OF WALES , K . C , & c , & c , & c , MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAXD MASTER .
IN consequence of the mnch lamented death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Past Grand Warden , an
event which has filled the breast of every Mason with grief , it is ordered that the Grand Lodge and all subordinate Lodges be placed in Masonic mourning for the space of three months from this date .
The mourning to be worn hy Brethren individually to be as follows : —
Grand Officers Present and Past—Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Badges and ono afc the point of tho Chain or Collar just above the Jewel . Masters , Past Masters , and Master Masons—Three Black Crape
Rosettes on Bndgo . Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices—Two Black Crape Rosettes at the lower part of the Badge . White Gloves . By Command of the M . W . Grand Master ,
SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . S . FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . 4 * 7 * . April 1884 .
An Especial Grand Lodge will be holden at Freemasons ' Hall , London , W . C , on Thursday , the 24 th day of April instant , at Twelve for One o'Clock punctually , to
consider ancl resolve upon Addresses of Condolence on the much regretted death of His Royal Highness tbe Duke of Albany , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Past Grand Warden , and to arrange for their presentation .
As a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased Duke of Albany , the Supreme Council , 33 ° , for England , Wales , and the Dependencies of the British Crown , direct that mourning shall be worn in all Rose Croix Chapters nnder their obedience for a period of three months .
The Rev . Canon G . R . Portal , Provincial Grand Mark Master of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , summoned a Special Grand Lodge at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , for Wednesday afternoon , to adopt
addresses of condolence with Her Majesty tho Queen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . P . G . M ., and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , on the lamented death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany P . G . M .
At tho regular meeting of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 309 , at Fareham , on Thursday the 3 rd inst ., the W . M . ( the Rev . A , C . Hervey ) moved a vote of condolence with H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany .
Amongst the floral tributes sent to Windsor on the occasion of the funeral of the late Duke of Albany was one presented by the Masons of the Province of Oxford through their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Reginald Bird . It represented the jewel of a Provincial
Grand Master , and measured four feet across outer ring ; it was composed of choicest white flowers—lilac , lily of valley , eucharis , gardenias , callas , polyanthus , acacia , & c , & c , and maiden hair foliage ; the name "Oxon " " was composed of forget-me-nots , the centre square and
compass with triangle or five pointed star ; this latter in forget-me-nots , tho compasses golden jonquils , ancl the square purple violets ; the whole surmounted by a very graceful spray of acacia , fully carrying out the traditional
history of a Masonio grave . The wreath was a perfect specimen of the Florist ' s art , and to Masons was specially interesting , It was made by Messrs . Dick Radclyffe and Co .
United Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of England .
ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE , No . 18 * 23 . MAJOR GENERAL Cecil Ives , D . W . M . of tho Royal Clarence Lodgo , has received tho following communications from Her Majesty and the Duchess of Albany in reply to tho resolutions of condolence passed afc the last meeting of tbo Royal Clarence Lodge : —
From General the Right lion . Sir Henry Ponsonby , K . C . B . [ COPY . ] Windsor Castle , April 2 nd , 188-1 . Dear General Ives , —I am commanded by the Queen to request
that you will express to tho Oflicers and Brethren of tho Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons . Her Majesty ' s sincere thanks for their kind address of condolence . —I am , & c , ( Signed ) HENRY F . PONSONBY . Major-General Ives , D . M ., Moyns Park .
Mr . R . H . Collins is commanded to thank the Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons for their kind letter of sympathy addressed to the Duchess of Albany . Claremont , Esher , April 5 th .
In consequence of the death of H . R . H . tho Duke of Albany , the annual Freemasons' Club Masonic Ball , which was to have taken place on the 24 th instant , at Cawte ' s Hotel , Soutbsea , will not be held this year .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
—TOOLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER , No . 28 . THE installation meeting of this old established Chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Qneen-streefc , on Monday , 7 th insfc ., when Comp . Terry performed the ceremopy in his most able manner . Comps . Farnfield Z ., Thomas H ., W . Thomas J ., W . Paas S . E , Money P . S . ; Comps . Baron de Ferriere , M . P . for Cheltenham , Maudslay P . G . S . B . P . Z ., and Miller were present , with the following Visitors : —Comps . Terry 174 , Edmonds 1507 , Griffiths 907 ,
and Dr . Corrfe Jackson P . S . 534 The ceremony of exaltation was mosfc ably performed by the noting M . E . Z . After tho usual tender of hearty good wishes from fche Visitors , tho rest of the business , which included the appointment of Officers for the ensuing year , was attended to , the Chapter was closed in the usual manner , and the Companions retired for refreshment , and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent
fare which had been prepared by Comp . Dawkins . After the usual interval the M . E . Z ., in proposing the health of Her Majesty , asked the Companions to join him in drinking the health of the Queen , who had so lately had a dear son taken from her in so sudden a manner ; he hoped she might be endowed with resignation and health to bear the trial which had been placed upon her . With the nexfc
toast , that of the Grand Z ., the Grind H ., and tho Grancl J ., was coupled the namo of Comp . Maudslay P . G . S . B . This Companion thanked the members oF the Chapter for the honour they had dono him in associating his name with tho toasfc ; it gave him mn -h pleasure to bo present amongst them and rejoin his old Chapter . Comp . Maudslay also spoko very feelingly as to tbe loss which the
Grand Z . had sustained in the death of his brother . This trial had been borne with thafc Christian fortitude which it was to be hoped all Royal A ch Masons would strive to feenre . Comp . Farnfield P . Z . then proposed the health of the M . E . Z ., to whom many tliauks were duo for tho manner in which he had pliyed the host that evening . The M . E . Z . in responding said that , ut
fortunately , for the last 18 months his health had been in a very bad state feeling , however , somewhat better , he would strive to properly perform his duties during his year of office . He then proposed the health of the Exaltee ; he felt sure their new Companion would do credit to the Chapter , and hoped he would be a constant attendant . On responding , the Exaltee thanked the M . E . Z .
for his kindness . Ho had been mosfc impressed with the ceremony . He could assert that ho loved the Craft clearly ; and dnring his short experience he had endeavoured to attain thafc knowledge which every Master Mason should acquire . He would continue to uso the same exertions in the Royal Arch . The M . E . Z . then proposed tho htalth of the 2 nd and 3 rd Principals ; this was responded to by Banvi de .
Ferriere , M . P . for Cheltenham , who expressed the pleasure ifc always gavo him to meet tho Companions . Ho thanked them for having * placed him in office ; he had already passed through the Rose Croix and Mark degrees ; but ho was most deeply interested iu tho ll'iy . il Arch . The next toast was that of tho Visitors , namely , Comps . Terry , Edmonds ( Metropolitan Chapter ) 1507 , and Dr . Jackson 534 ,
who hud all kindly assisted that evening . The thanks of the C apter were also due to Comp . Griffith , who had been obliged to leavn r arlv in the evening . This Companion very ably exalted their candidate . This was severally responded to by the ^ Visitors , after which tha health of the P . Z . ' s was proposed , namely , Comps . Farnfield and Colls ; especial allusion waa also made to Comp . Paas S . E . and P . Z .,
who had done much good work for the Polish National Lodge and Chapter , ancl also their own Chapter . Comp . Paas , in responding , thanked the Companions for having so especially alluded to him ; he was very glad to find that they were getting younger members to join the Chapter . After this the Janitor ' s toaafc brought to a conclusion a very pleasant evening's entertainment .
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United Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of England .
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England .
His Royal Highness ALBERT EDWARD , PRINCE OF WALES , K . C , & c , & c , & c , MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAXD MASTER .
IN consequence of the mnch lamented death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Past Grand Warden , an
event which has filled the breast of every Mason with grief , it is ordered that the Grand Lodge and all subordinate Lodges be placed in Masonic mourning for the space of three months from this date .
The mourning to be worn hy Brethren individually to be as follows : —
Grand Officers Present and Past—Three Rosettes of Black Crape on the Badges and ono afc the point of tho Chain or Collar just above the Jewel . Masters , Past Masters , and Master Masons—Three Black Crape
Rosettes on Bndgo . Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices—Two Black Crape Rosettes at the lower part of the Badge . White Gloves . By Command of the M . W . Grand Master ,
SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . S . FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . 4 * 7 * . April 1884 .
An Especial Grand Lodge will be holden at Freemasons ' Hall , London , W . C , on Thursday , the 24 th day of April instant , at Twelve for One o'Clock punctually , to
consider ancl resolve upon Addresses of Condolence on the much regretted death of His Royal Highness tbe Duke of Albany , K . G ., Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , Past Grand Warden , and to arrange for their presentation .
As a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased Duke of Albany , the Supreme Council , 33 ° , for England , Wales , and the Dependencies of the British Crown , direct that mourning shall be worn in all Rose Croix Chapters nnder their obedience for a period of three months .
The Rev . Canon G . R . Portal , Provincial Grand Mark Master of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , summoned a Special Grand Lodge at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , for Wednesday afternoon , to adopt
addresses of condolence with Her Majesty tho Queen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . P . G . M ., and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , on the lamented death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany P . G . M .
At tho regular meeting of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 309 , at Fareham , on Thursday the 3 rd inst ., the W . M . ( the Rev . A , C . Hervey ) moved a vote of condolence with H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany .
Amongst the floral tributes sent to Windsor on the occasion of the funeral of the late Duke of Albany was one presented by the Masons of the Province of Oxford through their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Reginald Bird . It represented the jewel of a Provincial
Grand Master , and measured four feet across outer ring ; it was composed of choicest white flowers—lilac , lily of valley , eucharis , gardenias , callas , polyanthus , acacia , & c , & c , and maiden hair foliage ; the name "Oxon " " was composed of forget-me-nots , the centre square and
compass with triangle or five pointed star ; this latter in forget-me-nots , tho compasses golden jonquils , ancl the square purple violets ; the whole surmounted by a very graceful spray of acacia , fully carrying out the traditional
history of a Masonio grave . The wreath was a perfect specimen of the Florist ' s art , and to Masons was specially interesting , It was made by Messrs . Dick Radclyffe and Co .
United Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free And Accepted Masons Of England .
ROYAL CLARENCE LODGE , No . 18 * 23 . MAJOR GENERAL Cecil Ives , D . W . M . of tho Royal Clarence Lodgo , has received tho following communications from Her Majesty and the Duchess of Albany in reply to tho resolutions of condolence passed afc the last meeting of tbo Royal Clarence Lodge : —
From General the Right lion . Sir Henry Ponsonby , K . C . B . [ COPY . ] Windsor Castle , April 2 nd , 188-1 . Dear General Ives , —I am commanded by the Queen to request
that you will express to tho Oflicers and Brethren of tho Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons . Her Majesty ' s sincere thanks for their kind address of condolence . —I am , & c , ( Signed ) HENRY F . PONSONBY . Major-General Ives , D . M ., Moyns Park .
Mr . R . H . Collins is commanded to thank the Royal Clarence Lodge of Freemasons for their kind letter of sympathy addressed to the Duchess of Albany . Claremont , Esher , April 5 th .
In consequence of the death of H . R . H . tho Duke of Albany , the annual Freemasons' Club Masonic Ball , which was to have taken place on the 24 th instant , at Cawte ' s Hotel , Soutbsea , will not be held this year .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
—TOOLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER , No . 28 . THE installation meeting of this old established Chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Qneen-streefc , on Monday , 7 th insfc ., when Comp . Terry performed the ceremopy in his most able manner . Comps . Farnfield Z ., Thomas H ., W . Thomas J ., W . Paas S . E , Money P . S . ; Comps . Baron de Ferriere , M . P . for Cheltenham , Maudslay P . G . S . B . P . Z ., and Miller were present , with the following Visitors : —Comps . Terry 174 , Edmonds 1507 , Griffiths 907 ,
and Dr . Corrfe Jackson P . S . 534 The ceremony of exaltation was mosfc ably performed by the noting M . E . Z . After tho usual tender of hearty good wishes from fche Visitors , tho rest of the business , which included the appointment of Officers for the ensuing year , was attended to , the Chapter was closed in the usual manner , and the Companions retired for refreshment , and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent
fare which had been prepared by Comp . Dawkins . After the usual interval the M . E . Z ., in proposing the health of Her Majesty , asked the Companions to join him in drinking the health of the Queen , who had so lately had a dear son taken from her in so sudden a manner ; he hoped she might be endowed with resignation and health to bear the trial which had been placed upon her . With the nexfc
toast , that of the Grand Z ., the Grind H ., and tho Grancl J ., was coupled the namo of Comp . Maudslay P . G . S . B . This Companion thanked the members oF the Chapter for the honour they had dono him in associating his name with tho toasfc ; it gave him mn -h pleasure to bo present amongst them and rejoin his old Chapter . Comp . Maudslay also spoko very feelingly as to tbe loss which the
Grand Z . had sustained in the death of his brother . This trial had been borne with thafc Christian fortitude which it was to be hoped all Royal A ch Masons would strive to feenre . Comp . Farnfield P . Z . then proposed the health of the M . E . Z ., to whom many tliauks were duo for tho manner in which he had pliyed the host that evening . The M . E . Z . in responding said that , ut
fortunately , for the last 18 months his health had been in a very bad state feeling , however , somewhat better , he would strive to properly perform his duties during his year of office . He then proposed the health of the Exaltee ; he felt sure their new Companion would do credit to the Chapter , and hoped he would be a constant attendant . On responding , the Exaltee thanked the M . E . Z .
for his kindness . Ho had been mosfc impressed with the ceremony . He could assert that ho loved the Craft clearly ; and dnring his short experience he had endeavoured to attain thafc knowledge which every Master Mason should acquire . He would continue to uso the same exertions in the Royal Arch . The M . E . Z . then proposed tho htalth of the 2 nd and 3 rd Principals ; this was responded to by Banvi de .
Ferriere , M . P . for Cheltenham , who expressed the pleasure ifc always gavo him to meet tho Companions . Ho thanked them for having * placed him in office ; he had already passed through the Rose Croix and Mark degrees ; but ho was most deeply interested iu tho ll'iy . il Arch . The next toast was that of tho Visitors , namely , Comps . Terry , Edmonds ( Metropolitan Chapter ) 1507 , and Dr . Jackson 534 ,
who hud all kindly assisted that evening . The thanks of the C apter were also due to Comp . Griffith , who had been obliged to leavn r arlv in the evening . This Companion very ably exalted their candidate . This was severally responded to by the ^ Visitors , after which tha health of the P . Z . ' s was proposed , namely , Comps . Farnfield and Colls ; especial allusion waa also made to Comp . Paas S . E . and P . Z .,
who had done much good work for the Polish National Lodge and Chapter , ancl also their own Chapter . Comp . Paas , in responding , thanked the Companions for having so especially alluded to him ; he was very glad to find that they were getting younger members to join the Chapter . After this the Janitor ' s toaafc brought to a conclusion a very pleasant evening's entertainment .