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horror and indignation of all Mark Master Masons under Grand Lodge , at the atrocious attempt on the life of Her Majesty , and their sense of deep and lasting gratitude at Her Majesty ' s happy escape , under Divine Providence . The brethren , he said , were well aware of the reason for

which they had been summoned—it was in order that the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons might join in the universal feeling of sympathy and congratulation which had been shown to Her Majesty in regard to the recent attempt on her life . He was sure the way in which the

proposition would be received would show the feeling of the brethren in regard to the atrocious deed , and ho felt it needed very few words from him to recommend the resolution . They had no reason to inquire as to the motive which prompted the deed . When they reflected for a moment ,

they could not have the smallest idea of inquiring into its motive , for who could doubt for an instant but that the man who had performed the deed was alone , without a sympathiser in the act he attempted to perform . While they turned , in the words of the resolution , away from the

dark and dastardly deed with horror , they could fortunately turn in the very next moment to a far different p icture—a picture of joy and thankfulness at Her Majesty ' s happy escape . They could turn to the enthusiasm of a devoted people , who knew well how to appreciate any

approach to the slightest danger which threatened their beloved Sovereign . Again , they could turn with pleasure and satisfaction to another picture—that touching letter of Her Majesty which had found its way to every English - man's heart , a letter which had shown anew that the

sympathy and devotion displayed by her people were not all on one side . It had also taught them , if it were necessary , or if it were possible for them to do so , to value more the life of the Sovereign . It had been said that Freemasons all over the world , and those under the rule

of the English Craft Grand Lodge particularly , would give way to no one in their loyalty and devotion to the Sovereign of these realms . The G . M . M . M . believed that to be perfectly true , but he thought it equally true that the Mark Master Masons under his rule would give way

m loyalty and devotion to the Crown to no Freemasons of any other country . He felt he might speak without hesitation for the Grand Lodge as well as for every one separately of the 16 , 000 members of Mark Masonry over whom he had the honour to preside , when he said the vote they

were about to pass that night was no empty vote , but rather a true expression of loyalty and attachment to the Queen , who , be said , they must not forget was the patron of all Freemasonry , and a true expression of their joy and thankfulness at her happy escape . He hoped Her Majesty

might be spared for many years to rule over the destinies of this great and prosperous country . The Prov . G . M . M . M . of Hants and the Isle of Wight , Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P ., seconded the proposition . He rejoiced that Grand Lodge had been summoned to give

expression to those feelings which , as had been remarked , Mark Masons yielded to no section of the Craft in entertaming . The motion was carried with acclamation , after

which the National Anthem was sung , Bro . Wilhelm Ganz officiating at the organ . Lord Henniker then formally brought forward the other proposition standing in his

name—That an Address of Congratulation be presented to His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany P . G . M . M . on bis approaching marriage . The brethren would recollect that very recently they had had the pleasure of installing H . R . H . the Duke of Albany

£ » st tjrand Master into his proper position and place in wand Lod ge . When addressing His Royal Highness on that occasion he ( the Grand Master ) had ventured to say a Y words , on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters , 0 congratulation to him on the marriage which had then at

J been announced ; those present would remember that e then very graciously thanked Grand Lodge for the compliment . They could but be pleased to know that the Fospect 0 f marriage before His Royal Highness was one it Ppiness , and that it had the sanction and approval of f ^ ' Majest y . All that had nassed since that time had

that + L increase tne pleasure and confidence they felt t the proposed marriage would tend to the result nil

prp f wisned . He felt he might aay in the name of all ont H , and also in the name of evei 7 - M as ° throughall iV , World ' fchafc tne 7 a 11 W 1 ' shed him and his bride fte Prosperit y , all the health , all the happiness , and all

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the true domestic felicity , which the world could afford . He thought it might be considered by some that the Grand Lodge should have been called for the special purpose of moving a vote of congratulation to Her Majesty the Queen , but he had thought the matter over , and had

come to the conclusion that it was also a good opportunity for them to move a voto of congratulation to His Royal Highness on his marriage . They must recollect that among all the members of the Royal Family who had shared the home of Her Majesty , none had shared it so

much as the Duke of Albany and his sister , the Princess Beatrice ; so he thought that when Grand Lodge had shown their desire to congratulate the Queen on her escape , they , who thought so much of social and domestic happiness , should be first to congratulate Her Majesty on

every increase of domestic prosperity and happiness that might come to her , therefore he thought the occasion a very auspicious one on which to propose the vote . It had been proposed to make a present to His Royal Highness on his marriage , and he hoped the present would be one

that should be worthy of his acceptance . The replies which had been received on the subject wore most encouraging , and he felt no doubt but that they would be able to present something with which His Royal Highness

would be pleased , and which he would be able to keep as a memento of his connection with Mark Masonry . Brother Beach also seconded this motion , which was carried unanimously .

Brother F . Davidson Grand Treasurer then brought forward the proposition that a grant of £ 25 be made out of Grand Lodge Funds , towards the Subscription to the

"Wedding Presentation Fund , " which he considered a very good rider to the motion just made by the Grand Master . The proposition was seconded and carried unanimously , after which Grand Lodge was closed .

At a full Lodge of the brethren of the William of Wykham Lodge , No . 1883 , presided over by Bro . E . D . Godwin W . M ., a hearty congratulatory and sympathetic resolution was ordered to be sent to Her Majesty in reference to the late dastardly attempt on the Queen ' s life .

We gladly draw the attention of our readers that at the meeting of the United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 , atthe Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-soad , on Friday evening next , the 31 st inst ., in addition to certain strictly Masonic ceremonies , will be given a lecture by Bro .

W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , on the subject of " The Masonic Institutions ; their Establishment and Development . " Bro . James Stevens , himself a lecturer , is Preceptor of this worthy and worshipful Lodge , and we doubt nob the subject , as treated by Bro . Morgan , will prove highly

interesting . We trust the invitation contained m the summons , suggesting that other brethren should prepare essays for delivery in the United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , will be acted upon . We think it will be a relief from the tedium of regular work .

It is intended to hold , in the Agricultural Hall , Islington , next month , an exhibition of naval and submarine engineering appliances and apparatus . It will open on Easter Monday , the 10 th April , and will not close until the 20 th of that month . There will consequently be

ample opportunity for the public to judge of the merits of the different exhibits . That this display is likely to prove more than usually interesting may be taken for granted . There have been so many new inventions during the last few years , inventions wonderful as almost to have changed

entirely the character of naval engineering and naval construction . In this case the various kinds of machinery and mechanical contrivances employed in , or connected with , the construction and equipment of ships of all classes will be shown . A prize of one hundred guineas i 3 to be given

for the best means of saving life in the case of shipwreck , and a second prize of fifty guineas for the best invention , of a humane character , connected with seafaring matters . There will also be provided a large diving tank , in which the various systems of diving , both natural and mechanical ,

as practised in different countries , will be exemplified . There will also be a course of lectures on naval architecture , mechanics , and coguate subjects during the exhibition . With such a programme , rind the liberal support extended towards it by naval men , and engineers , there is every reason wh y the scheme should not prove a great success ,