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Mark Masonry.
Queen and Mark Masonry . Tho toast having been dnly honoured , ho said ho had a toast to propose which was always rcceired with acclamation , and whioh lie was sure would be heartily responded to by the brethren present , viz ., that of tho M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .
They would all remember tho visit of the Prince of Wales to Brighton , when ho installed him ( tho Dnke of Connaught ) as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex Freemasons , and he and they would never forget the ceremony on that occasion . He ventured to think the toast would
be received with greater enthusiasm when he recalled to their minds that the day was tho anniversary of his brother ' s wedding . Without further preface he said he would ask them to drink cordially to the Prince of Wales .
The M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford then rose , amidst applause , and said it was his pleasure and privilege to submit the next toast , and he was sure it would bo received with enthusiasm , for it was the health of the M . W . the Provincial Grand Master His Royal Highness
the Duke of Connaught , Past Grand Master . He had had the pleasure of seeing how tho brethren of the Craft received the Duke of Connaught , and he was sure the Mark Master Masons would recoive him with equal enthusiasm . The Duke of Connaught had distinguished
himself in Masonic service in many parts of the world , and had held the post of District Grand Master of Bombay —a link which bound the brethren of the distant East to those at home . He felt proud to be permitted to instal him as Provincial Grand Master .
The Dnke of Connaught , on rising to respond , said he felt very grateful to the brethren for the hearty mannor in which they had received the toast . He also experienced great p leasure in heing able to come amongst them again , and highly appreciated the honour conferred on him by
his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons . It had been a source of great regret to him that , owing to his service abroad , he had been prevented being often amongst them . In future he hoped to be with them
on many official occasions , and he was especially happy to find that during his absence from England Mark Masonry had made such advances in the county . He trusted the Province would continue to flourish . He then aoked
permission to propose a toast not on tho programme—the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford Pro G . M . He thanked him sincerely aDd also tho other Grand Officers who had come to assist in the day ' s ceremony , and hoped that on many future occasions they would pay them a visit .
The Marquis of Hertford thanked H . R . H . the Dnko of Cotmaught for so kindly proposing the toast , and the brethren present for the hearty mannor in whioh they had
responded to it . It gave him and the other Grand Officers great pleasure to see Mark Masonry making such progress in the Provinces . There were now eight Mark Mason Lodges , and two of thoso had been added since the
appointment of H . R . H . the Prov . G . M . of the Craft , Tho speeches wero pleasantly interspersed with vocal selections , given by Miss Minnie Freeman , who sang tbe " National Anthem , " " God Bless tho Prince of Wales , " and "A legend of Spring " ( Cotsford Dick ) , the pianoforte
accompaniments being ably given by Bro . W . ~ N . Itoo , Prov . G . Organist . A word of praiso is due to Bro . R . Clowes and Bro . J . P . Slingsby Roberts , who woro maiuly responsible for the general arrangements of the highly enjoyable gathering .
After a brief interval , the brethren adjourned to tbe Music Room , where tho Provincial Grand Lodge was held . The Lodge was opened by the V . W . Bro . Very Rev . E . K Carrie , Dean of Battlo , Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . V . P . Freeman and Ero . S . R . Legg occupying the Wardens '
chairs . Tbe summons convening the meeting was read , and the Installing Master ( the Marquis of Hertford ) presided . Tho Installing Master was informed that tho Provincial Grand Master was without , and requested to be installed . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was received
in due form . Tho Installing Master briefly addressed H . R . H . tho Duke of Connaught on the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which ho had been nominated . Having taken tho necsssary obligation , H . R . H . was inducted into the chair . Addressing the
brethren , he expressed his sincere thanks for the hearty reception given him . He deeply felt the honour conferred upon him . It would bo his earnest endeavour to be true to the Bolemn obligations he had taken , and he trusted that while he was Provincial Grand Master every Mark Mason
Mark Masonry.
in the Province would bo satisfied with the manner in which ho carried oat his duties . The Lodge was then closed , and tho Duke of Connaught , still presiding , requested the brethren to remain during tho consecration of the now " Brighton " Lodgci of Mark Master Masons .
For this function the Wardens chairs were occupied b y Bros . Richardson and Cook . The Lodgo was opened by H . R . H the Duke of Connaught , who addressed the brethren on the nature of tho meeting . The following founders of the Lodge were arranged in order : —
Bros . II . W . G . Aboil Grand Standard Boarer , S . E . Legg Prov . G . J . Warden , Rev . Hoatheote Smith , R . Willard Prov . G . Dir . of Cars ., S . Peters P . Prov . G . S . O ., T . Paokham P . Prov . G . Swd . Br ., W . Gill , VV . B . Isworth , J . J . Clark , J . Wood , H . Dyer , H . Paokham , J . A . Thilthorpe , W . E . Hughes , A . P . Dollman , E . A . Buchanan , H . E . M . Ffennell , E . Mitchell , J . Flinn , J . Sayera , and T . Shrivoll .
The Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . J . P . Slingaby Roberts ) read the petition , and when the brethren had expressed their approval of the Officers named in the warrant—Bros . R . Willard W . M ., W . Gill S . W ., Isworth J . W . —tho Provincial Grand Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . J .
Puttick ) delivered an appropriate oration on the nature and principles of the Institution . The new Lodge was impressively dedicated and constituted by the Consecrating Master , the sacred music being rendered by a small choir of brethren , under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , who
presided at the organ . On tho termination of the Benediction the Consecrating Officer , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , left to catch his train . The installation of the W . M . was then performed by tbe
V . W . Bro . Tho very Rev . E . R . Cnrrie , Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . R . Willard was duly installed , and the officers of the Lodge were appointed , as follow , and were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz : —
Bros . H . W . G . Abel Acting I . P . M ., W . Gill S . W ., W . B . Iaworth J . W ., Rev . Heafchcofce Smith Chaplain , J . J . Clark S . O ., B . Bnrfield M . O ., J . Wood J . O ., E . A . Buchanan Treasurer , E . Mitchell R . of M ., H . Dyer Secretary , R . Lloyd S . D ., A . J . Carpenter J . D ., J . A . Tilthorpe D . of C , S . H . Gates Organist , H . E . Hughes I . G ., J . Savers and J . Flinn Stewards .
A Committee was appointed to frame bye-laws , and the Lodge was formally closod . The brethren then adjourned to tho Banqueting Room . Tho newly installed W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , presided , and
was supported by the R . W . Bro . Earl of Euston , the V . W . Bro . tbo very Rev . E . R . Cnrrie , Dean of Battle , Dopnty Prov . G . M ., and tho officers of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge .
After a substantial repast tho loyal toasts having been duly honoured , tho W . M . proposed the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hortford , Pro G . M ., the R . W . Bro . the Earl of Euston , Dep . G . M ., and tho officers of Grand Mark Lodge Present and Past . He said a great honour had been
conferred upon tho Lodge by the presence of so many Grand Officers , not only at the Installation , but at the banquet . The Marquis of Hertford had expressed his regret at being unable to stay to the banquet , but the Earl of Euston was present , and the brethren cordially welcomed
him and the other Grand Officers . The Right Worshipful Bro . the Earl of Euston , in responding , thanked tho brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . The Marquis of Hertford was always ready and willing to help Mark Masonry , and had travelled from
Warwickshire to attend tho installation meeting . He himself bad Mark Masonry at heart , and would always be pleased to assist the degree in Sussex . The new Brighton Lodge had started its existence on the same day that H . R . H . the Dnke of Conuaught had been installed , and he
was glad to hear that it had a promising career before it . Ho then proposed tho Most Worshipful Bro . H . R . H . the Dnko of Connaught P . G . M . Prov . G . M . The toast , he said , needed but feeble efforts to elicit a hearty response , lie had , twenty years since , been a companion of the Duko
in the Army , and had found their Prov . G . M . one of the truest of friends , and a true and thorough Mason . The W . M . then proposed tho V . W . Bro . tho Very Rev . E . R . fCurrie , Dean of Battlo , P . G . Chaplain , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and tho Officers of Provincial Grand
Lodge Present aud Past . He said the brethren knew the lively interest Bro . Currie had taken in Masonry for many years , and also the assistance he bad given the Brighton
Lodge by advancing twenty members , and thus enabling them to be present at the installation ceremonies that day . The advance of Mark Masonry was largely dae to the gruafc interest he had taken in the Degree . Bro . Carrie
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Mark Masonry.
Queen and Mark Masonry . Tho toast having been dnly honoured , ho said ho had a toast to propose which was always rcceired with acclamation , and whioh lie was sure would be heartily responded to by the brethren present , viz ., that of tho M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .
They would all remember tho visit of the Prince of Wales to Brighton , when ho installed him ( tho Dnke of Connaught ) as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex Freemasons , and he and they would never forget the ceremony on that occasion . He ventured to think the toast would
be received with greater enthusiasm when he recalled to their minds that the day was tho anniversary of his brother ' s wedding . Without further preface he said he would ask them to drink cordially to the Prince of Wales .
The M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford then rose , amidst applause , and said it was his pleasure and privilege to submit the next toast , and he was sure it would bo received with enthusiasm , for it was the health of the M . W . the Provincial Grand Master His Royal Highness
the Duke of Connaught , Past Grand Master . He had had the pleasure of seeing how tho brethren of the Craft received the Duke of Connaught , and he was sure the Mark Master Masons would recoive him with equal enthusiasm . The Duke of Connaught had distinguished
himself in Masonic service in many parts of the world , and had held the post of District Grand Master of Bombay —a link which bound the brethren of the distant East to those at home . He felt proud to be permitted to instal him as Provincial Grand Master .
The Dnke of Connaught , on rising to respond , said he felt very grateful to the brethren for the hearty mannor in which they had received the toast . He also experienced great p leasure in heing able to come amongst them again , and highly appreciated the honour conferred on him by
his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons . It had been a source of great regret to him that , owing to his service abroad , he had been prevented being often amongst them . In future he hoped to be with them
on many official occasions , and he was especially happy to find that during his absence from England Mark Masonry had made such advances in the county . He trusted the Province would continue to flourish . He then aoked
permission to propose a toast not on tho programme—the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford Pro G . M . He thanked him sincerely aDd also tho other Grand Officers who had come to assist in the day ' s ceremony , and hoped that on many future occasions they would pay them a visit .
The Marquis of Hertford thanked H . R . H . the Dnko of Cotmaught for so kindly proposing the toast , and the brethren present for the hearty mannor in whioh they had
responded to it . It gave him and the other Grand Officers great pleasure to see Mark Masonry making such progress in the Provinces . There were now eight Mark Mason Lodges , and two of thoso had been added since the
appointment of H . R . H . the Prov . G . M . of the Craft , Tho speeches wero pleasantly interspersed with vocal selections , given by Miss Minnie Freeman , who sang tbe " National Anthem , " " God Bless tho Prince of Wales , " and "A legend of Spring " ( Cotsford Dick ) , the pianoforte
accompaniments being ably given by Bro . W . ~ N . Itoo , Prov . G . Organist . A word of praiso is due to Bro . R . Clowes and Bro . J . P . Slingsby Roberts , who woro maiuly responsible for the general arrangements of the highly enjoyable gathering .
After a brief interval , the brethren adjourned to tbe Music Room , where tho Provincial Grand Lodge was held . The Lodge was opened by the V . W . Bro . Very Rev . E . K Carrie , Dean of Battlo , Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . V . P . Freeman and Ero . S . R . Legg occupying the Wardens '
chairs . Tbe summons convening the meeting was read , and the Installing Master ( the Marquis of Hertford ) presided . Tho Installing Master was informed that tho Provincial Grand Master was without , and requested to be installed . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was received
in due form . Tho Installing Master briefly addressed H . R . H . tho Duke of Connaught on the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which ho had been nominated . Having taken tho necsssary obligation , H . R . H . was inducted into the chair . Addressing the
brethren , he expressed his sincere thanks for the hearty reception given him . He deeply felt the honour conferred upon him . It would bo his earnest endeavour to be true to the Bolemn obligations he had taken , and he trusted that while he was Provincial Grand Master every Mark Mason
Mark Masonry.
in the Province would bo satisfied with the manner in which ho carried oat his duties . The Lodge was then closed , and tho Duke of Connaught , still presiding , requested the brethren to remain during tho consecration of the now " Brighton " Lodgci of Mark Master Masons .
For this function the Wardens chairs were occupied b y Bros . Richardson and Cook . The Lodgo was opened by H . R . H the Duke of Connaught , who addressed the brethren on the nature of tho meeting . The following founders of the Lodge were arranged in order : —
Bros . II . W . G . Aboil Grand Standard Boarer , S . E . Legg Prov . G . J . Warden , Rev . Hoatheote Smith , R . Willard Prov . G . Dir . of Cars ., S . Peters P . Prov . G . S . O ., T . Paokham P . Prov . G . Swd . Br ., W . Gill , VV . B . Isworth , J . J . Clark , J . Wood , H . Dyer , H . Paokham , J . A . Thilthorpe , W . E . Hughes , A . P . Dollman , E . A . Buchanan , H . E . M . Ffennell , E . Mitchell , J . Flinn , J . Sayera , and T . Shrivoll .
The Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . J . P . Slingaby Roberts ) read the petition , and when the brethren had expressed their approval of the Officers named in the warrant—Bros . R . Willard W . M ., W . Gill S . W ., Isworth J . W . —tho Provincial Grand Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . J .
Puttick ) delivered an appropriate oration on the nature and principles of the Institution . The new Lodge was impressively dedicated and constituted by the Consecrating Master , the sacred music being rendered by a small choir of brethren , under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , who
presided at the organ . On tho termination of the Benediction the Consecrating Officer , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , left to catch his train . The installation of the W . M . was then performed by tbe
V . W . Bro . Tho very Rev . E . R . Cnrrie , Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . R . Willard was duly installed , and the officers of the Lodge were appointed , as follow , and were invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz : —
Bros . H . W . G . Abel Acting I . P . M ., W . Gill S . W ., W . B . Iaworth J . W ., Rev . Heafchcofce Smith Chaplain , J . J . Clark S . O ., B . Bnrfield M . O ., J . Wood J . O ., E . A . Buchanan Treasurer , E . Mitchell R . of M ., H . Dyer Secretary , R . Lloyd S . D ., A . J . Carpenter J . D ., J . A . Tilthorpe D . of C , S . H . Gates Organist , H . E . Hughes I . G ., J . Savers and J . Flinn Stewards .
A Committee was appointed to frame bye-laws , and the Lodge was formally closod . The brethren then adjourned to tho Banqueting Room . Tho newly installed W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , presided , and
was supported by the R . W . Bro . Earl of Euston , the V . W . Bro . tbo very Rev . E . R . Cnrrie , Dean of Battle , Dopnty Prov . G . M ., and tho officers of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge .
After a substantial repast tho loyal toasts having been duly honoured , tho W . M . proposed the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hortford , Pro G . M ., the R . W . Bro . the Earl of Euston , Dep . G . M ., and tho officers of Grand Mark Lodge Present and Past . He said a great honour had been
conferred upon tho Lodge by the presence of so many Grand Officers , not only at the Installation , but at the banquet . The Marquis of Hertford had expressed his regret at being unable to stay to the banquet , but the Earl of Euston was present , and the brethren cordially welcomed
him and the other Grand Officers . The Right Worshipful Bro . the Earl of Euston , in responding , thanked tho brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . The Marquis of Hertford was always ready and willing to help Mark Masonry , and had travelled from
Warwickshire to attend tho installation meeting . He himself bad Mark Masonry at heart , and would always be pleased to assist the degree in Sussex . The new Brighton Lodge had started its existence on the same day that H . R . H . the Dnke of Conuaught had been installed , and he
was glad to hear that it had a promising career before it . Ho then proposed tho Most Worshipful Bro . H . R . H . the Dnko of Connaught P . G . M . Prov . G . M . The toast , he said , needed but feeble efforts to elicit a hearty response , lie had , twenty years since , been a companion of the Duko
in the Army , and had found their Prov . G . M . one of the truest of friends , and a true and thorough Mason . The W . M . then proposed tho V . W . Bro . tho Very Rev . E . R . fCurrie , Dean of Battlo , P . G . Chaplain , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and tho Officers of Provincial Grand
Lodge Present aud Past . He said the brethren knew the lively interest Bro . Currie had taken in Masonry for many years , and also the assistance he bad given the Brighton
Lodge by advancing twenty members , and thus enabling them to be present at the installation ceremonies that day . The advance of Mark Masonry was largely dae to the gruafc interest he had taken in the Degree . Bro . Carrie