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Sussex.
SUSSEX .
WORTHING people have been fortunate in having had glorious weather for the chief features of a most eventful year , and , despite many anticipations to the contrary , there was a brilliant sky on Saturday , when the town was visited by His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught . The Duke had arranged to preside
as Grand Master at a Prov . Grand Lodge of Sussex Masons , and when it became known that he was to do so , says the " Sussex Daily News , " it was decided to make the visit the occasion of a hearty welcome in the
name of the townsfolk . The Duke , contrary to usual custom , at once kindly consented to receive an address at the hands of the Mayor and Corporation ; Colonel Sir Henry Fletcher promised a guard of honour of the 2 nd Sussex Volunteers , and the tradesmen fell in to a
large extent with a suggestion by the Corporation that the day should be made one of general holiday . Very many Visitors found their way to the town , and Worthing looked her best , the sun shining gloriously at
mid-day on the waving flags and banners , while the streets were full of people . On the arrival of the Provincial Grand Master Mr . W . Verrall ( Town Clerk ) having been presented to the Duke , with whom he shook hands , read an address , of which the introduction was as follows :
To His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and St rat beam , K . G ., & c , & c . May it please your Royal Highness , We , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Burgesses of the Borough of Worthing , respectfully offer to your Royal Highness a most sincere . and hearty welcome to our town .
We cannot bufc remember that the popularity of the health resorts of the Sussex Coast had , to a very great extent , its origin in the favour shown to them in former years by members of your illustrious house , and we loojc upon the fact that your Royal
Highness has to-day departed from your usual custom when visiting a town in the capacity of Grand Master of the Freemasons of this Province by graciously accepting our Loyal address as a signal mark of the continued interest of the Royal Family in the welfare and prosperity of the rapidly increasing town of Worthing .
Afterwards the Duke inspected the troops drawn up near the station , and a long procession , which included some thirty carriages , then made its way to the Assembly Rooms . The Masonic dignitaries came first in order followed by the members of the Corporation , the
members of the Committee who had arranged for the reception , and , lastly , the Duke and Mayor , with the troops . On the arrival at the Assembly Rooms , the Duke , who was heartily cheered , was met by the Masonic Officials . The Brethren , who , to the number of nearly 150
had secured seats at the luncheon , and the ladies who occupied the gallery , gave the Provincial Grand Master a very enthusiastic reception as he entered the room witb the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C . The post-prandial proceedings were of a brief but
very hearty character . The Duke of Connaught opened the toast list by proposing , the Queen and Craft—a toast which he said he was sure would be received with enthusiasm . That toast having been honoured he submitted the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . For
many years , he said , the Prince of Wales had been at the head of the Craft , and as years rolled by the Brethren had learned to appreciate more and more his great efforts on behalf of Freemasonry . He was now with the Princess of Wales in Russia , under sad and painful circumstances , and he was sure that both the Prince and Princess had the entire sympathy of the whole Masonic
Craft . Proposing the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Past , the Duke said the members of the Craft were deeply indebted to the Grand Officers for their help and support on all occasions , and the Sussex Freemasons , he knew , appreciated the frequent visits which many of the Grand Officers had made to the Province .
Bro . Lord Henry Thynne , in briefly thanking the Brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast , congratulated the Province of Sussex on their grand gathering that day . Tbe Mayor of Worthing ( Bro . Councillor W . H . B . Fletcher ) who was greeted with cordial applause ,
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proposed the M . W . Provincial Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught . As a very young Mason , he said he felt that in submitting such an important toast iu the presence of so many Brethren of high standing his words would be weak , but he wished in all sincerity to acknowledge the admirable manner in
which the members of the Eoyal Family discharged the duties lying before them . As Freemasons all present appteciated the work of his Eoyal Highness that day as Provincial Grand Master . As Mayor of Worthing he wished to heartily thank his Eoyal Highness for his visit
to the town , and to say how glad he felt in having the opporiunity of testifying to the deep loyalty and devotion of the burgesses of the town to tbe Eoyal Family , and also express , on their behalf , their warm appreciation of the high compliment which haa been paid them tnat day bv the visit of his Boval Highness .
The Duke of Connaught , on rising to respond , was greeted with hearty and prolonged cheers . In acknowledging the toast , he thanked the Mayor of Worthing for the kind manner in which he had proposed it , and the
Brethren for their cordiality in responding to it . He said he was accustomed to be received by the Freemasons of Sussex in the kindest and most friendly manner , and , in his own name , and on behalf of other Brethren , he expressed the pleasure he felt in holding the Provincial Grand Lodge at Worthing . He desired to thank the
Mayor , the W . M ., and Brethren of the Worthing Lodge of Friendship , and the local Committee , for their preparation and arrangements for their comfort , and also to thank the citizens of Worthing for the cordial reception thev had extended to him .
He then proposed the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Eight Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . 0 . Past Grand Steward . They were all indebted to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the interest he took in the Province , and for the ready manner in which he came amongst them . He was a busv man in his
profession and in politics , and , personally , he was much indebted to him for the ready support and assistance which , at all times , he gave him . Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott , in responding , thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the too kind manner in
which he proposed the toast . He had little time for Freemasonry , but whatever spare time he had was at their service . He had received invaluable assistance from the Provincial Grand Officers , and it was . his pleasing duty to propose the Prov . oeuior Grand Warden
Bro . W . E . Morrison ; the Prov . Junior Grand Warden Bro . Dr . J . Ewart ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . Bro . W . E . Morrison , in responding , said the enterprise and progressive character of the town of Worthing had undoubtedly been communicated to the compilers of
the toast list , for he believed it was the first occasion on which a fucure Provincial Grand Officer had been asked to respond for the Provincial Grand Officers . He , however , desired to express the devotion and loyalty of the Officers to the Craft and to the Province . Bro . Sir Eavmond Burrell P . P . G . W .. in hri « flv nrn . ¥ — — ¦—
r - — - » -- » j X * r posing the Visitors , gave them a hearty welcome * Bro . Dr . Strong , in responding , thanked H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught for his presence that day , remarking that his visit would be the best recommendation the town could possibly have . The Brethren then adjourned to the Drill HaU , rrovinciai
wnere tne . urana juoage was neid . Tne room had been superbly decorated , and was crowded by the large gathering of Masonic Brethren , many of whom had been present at the luncheon . The Provincial Grand Master presided .
The Provincial Grand Secretary called the roll of the Lodges in the Province , and it was ascertained that each Lodge was represented . The Report of the Board of Financewith the Treasurer ' s accountsand tha Eeimrt — / " — J — — — — £
, , - -- ~ ww _* wrw * . v of the Charities Committee , were presented and adopted . The Provincial Grand Secretary read statistics showing that the Brethren in the Province numbered 1 , 382 . The Prov . Grand Master then addressed the Brethren as follows : —
Brethren , —Once more I have the pleasure of being present amongst you to congratulate you upon the quiet prosperity of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex , and am more particularly pleased to be able to pay a visit to
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Sussex.
SUSSEX .
WORTHING people have been fortunate in having had glorious weather for the chief features of a most eventful year , and , despite many anticipations to the contrary , there was a brilliant sky on Saturday , when the town was visited by His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught . The Duke had arranged to preside
as Grand Master at a Prov . Grand Lodge of Sussex Masons , and when it became known that he was to do so , says the " Sussex Daily News , " it was decided to make the visit the occasion of a hearty welcome in the
name of the townsfolk . The Duke , contrary to usual custom , at once kindly consented to receive an address at the hands of the Mayor and Corporation ; Colonel Sir Henry Fletcher promised a guard of honour of the 2 nd Sussex Volunteers , and the tradesmen fell in to a
large extent with a suggestion by the Corporation that the day should be made one of general holiday . Very many Visitors found their way to the town , and Worthing looked her best , the sun shining gloriously at
mid-day on the waving flags and banners , while the streets were full of people . On the arrival of the Provincial Grand Master Mr . W . Verrall ( Town Clerk ) having been presented to the Duke , with whom he shook hands , read an address , of which the introduction was as follows :
To His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and St rat beam , K . G ., & c , & c . May it please your Royal Highness , We , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Burgesses of the Borough of Worthing , respectfully offer to your Royal Highness a most sincere . and hearty welcome to our town .
We cannot bufc remember that the popularity of the health resorts of the Sussex Coast had , to a very great extent , its origin in the favour shown to them in former years by members of your illustrious house , and we loojc upon the fact that your Royal
Highness has to-day departed from your usual custom when visiting a town in the capacity of Grand Master of the Freemasons of this Province by graciously accepting our Loyal address as a signal mark of the continued interest of the Royal Family in the welfare and prosperity of the rapidly increasing town of Worthing .
Afterwards the Duke inspected the troops drawn up near the station , and a long procession , which included some thirty carriages , then made its way to the Assembly Rooms . The Masonic dignitaries came first in order followed by the members of the Corporation , the
members of the Committee who had arranged for the reception , and , lastly , the Duke and Mayor , with the troops . On the arrival at the Assembly Rooms , the Duke , who was heartily cheered , was met by the Masonic Officials . The Brethren , who , to the number of nearly 150
had secured seats at the luncheon , and the ladies who occupied the gallery , gave the Provincial Grand Master a very enthusiastic reception as he entered the room witb the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Right Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . C . The post-prandial proceedings were of a brief but
very hearty character . The Duke of Connaught opened the toast list by proposing , the Queen and Craft—a toast which he said he was sure would be received with enthusiasm . That toast having been honoured he submitted the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . For
many years , he said , the Prince of Wales had been at the head of the Craft , and as years rolled by the Brethren had learned to appreciate more and more his great efforts on behalf of Freemasonry . He was now with the Princess of Wales in Russia , under sad and painful circumstances , and he was sure that both the Prince and Princess had the entire sympathy of the whole Masonic
Craft . Proposing the Officers of Grand Lodge Present and Past , the Duke said the members of the Craft were deeply indebted to the Grand Officers for their help and support on all occasions , and the Sussex Freemasons , he knew , appreciated the frequent visits which many of the Grand Officers had made to the Province .
Bro . Lord Henry Thynne , in briefly thanking the Brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast , congratulated the Province of Sussex on their grand gathering that day . Tbe Mayor of Worthing ( Bro . Councillor W . H . B . Fletcher ) who was greeted with cordial applause ,
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proposed the M . W . Provincial Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught . As a very young Mason , he said he felt that in submitting such an important toast iu the presence of so many Brethren of high standing his words would be weak , but he wished in all sincerity to acknowledge the admirable manner in
which the members of the Eoyal Family discharged the duties lying before them . As Freemasons all present appteciated the work of his Eoyal Highness that day as Provincial Grand Master . As Mayor of Worthing he wished to heartily thank his Eoyal Highness for his visit
to the town , and to say how glad he felt in having the opporiunity of testifying to the deep loyalty and devotion of the burgesses of the town to tbe Eoyal Family , and also express , on their behalf , their warm appreciation of the high compliment which haa been paid them tnat day bv the visit of his Boval Highness .
The Duke of Connaught , on rising to respond , was greeted with hearty and prolonged cheers . In acknowledging the toast , he thanked the Mayor of Worthing for the kind manner in which he had proposed it , and the
Brethren for their cordiality in responding to it . He said he was accustomed to be received by the Freemasons of Sussex in the kindest and most friendly manner , and , in his own name , and on behalf of other Brethren , he expressed the pleasure he felt in holding the Provincial Grand Lodge at Worthing . He desired to thank the
Mayor , the W . M ., and Brethren of the Worthing Lodge of Friendship , and the local Committee , for their preparation and arrangements for their comfort , and also to thank the citizens of Worthing for the cordial reception thev had extended to him .
He then proposed the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . the Eight Hon . Sir W . T . Marriott , Q . 0 . Past Grand Steward . They were all indebted to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the interest he took in the Province , and for the ready manner in which he came amongst them . He was a busv man in his
profession and in politics , and , personally , he was much indebted to him for the ready support and assistance which , at all times , he gave him . Bro . Sir W . T . Marriott , in responding , thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the too kind manner in
which he proposed the toast . He had little time for Freemasonry , but whatever spare time he had was at their service . He had received invaluable assistance from the Provincial Grand Officers , and it was . his pleasing duty to propose the Prov . oeuior Grand Warden
Bro . W . E . Morrison ; the Prov . Junior Grand Warden Bro . Dr . J . Ewart ; and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , Present and Past . Bro . W . E . Morrison , in responding , said the enterprise and progressive character of the town of Worthing had undoubtedly been communicated to the compilers of
the toast list , for he believed it was the first occasion on which a fucure Provincial Grand Officer had been asked to respond for the Provincial Grand Officers . He , however , desired to express the devotion and loyalty of the Officers to the Craft and to the Province . Bro . Sir Eavmond Burrell P . P . G . W .. in hri « flv nrn . ¥ — — ¦—
r - — - » -- » j X * r posing the Visitors , gave them a hearty welcome * Bro . Dr . Strong , in responding , thanked H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught for his presence that day , remarking that his visit would be the best recommendation the town could possibly have . The Brethren then adjourned to the Drill HaU , rrovinciai
wnere tne . urana juoage was neid . Tne room had been superbly decorated , and was crowded by the large gathering of Masonic Brethren , many of whom had been present at the luncheon . The Provincial Grand Master presided .
The Provincial Grand Secretary called the roll of the Lodges in the Province , and it was ascertained that each Lodge was represented . The Report of the Board of Financewith the Treasurer ' s accountsand tha Eeimrt — / " — J — — — — £
, , - -- ~ ww _* wrw * . v of the Charities Committee , were presented and adopted . The Provincial Grand Secretary read statistics showing that the Brethren in the Province numbered 1 , 382 . The Prov . Grand Master then addressed the Brethren as follows : —
Brethren , —Once more I have the pleasure of being present amongst you to congratulate you upon the quiet prosperity of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex , and am more particularly pleased to be able to pay a visit to