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Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 1823.
Dnke of Albany W . M ., which was read to the Lodge . The ceremony of installation waa performed with marked and characteristic ability . The Depnty Master having- been dnly installed and sainted , pro ceeded in the name of Bro . H . R . H . the Dnke of Albany to invest the Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . E . Barnes S . W .. Rev . B . B . Syer J . W ., Rev . J . Sedgwick , D . D ., P . G . Chap . Eng . Prov . G . Chap . Oxon . Chap .,
C . H . Vincent I . P . M . Secretary , Thomas Stokoe M . C , C . S . Goodchild S . D ., W . L . Fenner J . D ., A . Boa I . G ., F . C . Wayman and Rev . B . B . Syer Stewards , D . F . Glazin Tyler . Bros . C . Goodchild and T . Buckney were elected Auditors . The Depnt y Master then said he had been instructed to convey to the I . P . M . Bro . C . H . Vincent the thanks of the Lodge for the manner in which he had presided
over it dnring the past year , and to present him with the Lodge jewel , as some small recognition of the admirable way in which be had conducted the business during that period . Bro . C . H . Vincent I . P . M . thanked tho brethren very heartily for the presentation , whioh he received most gratefully . The Installing Master said he had been requested by Bro . Fisher , one of the original members of tho old
Lodge formerly held at Clare , to present to the W . M ., in trust for the Lodge , two jewels whioh had come into his possession . They were jewels that belonged to a Clare Lodge of the olden days—one of them he could not make out at all , but from the appearance nf it it -vould seem that their ancient brethren used to wear scarves or belts , or something of that kind . The other jewel he was muoh more clear about .
The only fault he had to find with the investment of the Officers that day was that one of tbe collars of tho Deacons had no jewel attached to it . That omission could now happily be supplied . This old jewel was a representation of Mercnry , who it was well known need to assist the gods by carrying their messages for them ; therefore the jewel conld very appropriately be attached to the collar of the Senior or Junior
Deacon . In the name of Bro . Fisher he presented the jewels to the Lodge . The Deputy W . M . proposed that the jewels be accepted , and that a resolution conveying the thanks of the Lodge to Brother Fisher be drawn up and entered upon the minutes . Bro . the Rev . J . Sedgwick seconded the proposition , which was carried . A letter was read from the P . G . M ., Lord Waveney , expressing his regret at
his inability to be present , and similar communications were received from numerous Worshipfnl Masters in the province . The Duputy W . M . received hearty good wishes from the Grand Lodge of England , the Province of Suffolk , the Province of Oxon , Stour Valley , Perfect Friendship , Westminster and other Lodges , and , in acknowledging them , said he felt the proud position he then accnpied wns due not
to any merit of his own , bnt to the kindness of the members of the Lodge . He had taken upon himself , thinking it would be as agree-. able to the Lodge as it was to him , to suggest to His Royal Highness the Worshipfnl Master that it would be a very acceptable and honourable favour if His Royal Highness would present his portrait to the Lodge , and he was happy to tell them that he had promised to
do so . He was in hopes he should have received it that evening , but he had a letter in his hand to say that it wonld be sent as soon as it could be conveniently despatched . It was resolved that the thanks of the Lodge be presented to his Royal Hi ghness , not only for the great favour he had done them in presenting his portrait , but also for having graciously accepted the office of Worshipful Master
of the Royal Clarence Lodge . The Depnty W . M . expressed the hope that in the course of the snmmer his Royal Highness would be pleased to visit the Lodge , and in that event he was sure he would receive a hearty welcome , not only from the Royal Clarence , but from the whole Province of Snffolk . The Lodge was then closed in ancient form , a hymn
commencing—Now tho evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rights reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast . being sung with organ accompaniment . After Lodge the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment , -which was provided in the
shape of a splendid banquet , admirably served by Mrs . Fish , the hostess of the Half Moon hotel . The Deputy Master ( Bro . Major-General Ives ) presided , and was supported on tbe right by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bro . C . H . Vincent I . P . M ., and many other brethren . The Chairman then proposed the Queen and the Craft , which was drunk with the customary
honours . The Chairman next proposed the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and subsequently that of the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Worshipfnl Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past . He coupled with the latter toast the name of his dear friend Bro . Dr . Sedgwick P . G . Chaplain of
England , and also that of his dearest and oldest friend he had in the world , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn Deputy Prov . Grand- Master of Suffolk and P . G . Chaplain of England . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Sedgwick , in responding , said , like their Worshipfnl Master and the Depnty Prov . Grand Master , he had been connected with tho Pro Grand Master of England and other Officers of Grand Lodge for many years
and he could speak of their high qualities as Masons . No one conld have the interests of Masonry more deeply at heart than they had , though he said this with a little diffidence in the presence of the Depnty Prov . Grand Master , than whom no better Freemason ever existed . He was delighted to welcome their Worshipful Master in Prince Leopold ' s chairand thanked him for the kind way in which
, he had coupled his namo with tho toast . The D . P . G . M . the Rev . C . J . Martyn also responded . The Chairman proposed the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Snffolk , Bro . Lord Waveney . Lord Waveney was one of the best Prov . Grand Masters in England . He was a most conscientious worker , and in all matters relating to
Freemasonry in the county of Snffolk he took a deep personal interest . In all his dealings he was most courteous and gentlemanlike , and was at all times willing to entertain any suggestions which ap . peared to him reasonable , and for the good of the Craft , He had additional pleasure in proposing the toast on that occasion , because Lord WavL-ncy waa an honorary member of thafc Lodge . He had
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written a very kind and gracious letter , saying how extremely sorry he was that he could not be with them . The toast was honoured with enthusiasm . Tho Chairman next proposed the health of the D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rer . C . J . Martyn , and in felicitous terms spoko of their early association at college , remarking
that all the honours he had attained in connection with Freemasonry , from the time when he was led round as an Entered Apprentice , had been conferred npon him by his dear , good friend , Charles Martynhe begged pardon , the Depnty Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , and the Installing Master . The toast was drunk with full Masonio
honours . The D . P . G . M . Bro . C . J . Martyn in response said it had been an immense pleasure to him to be present that evening to instal his old friend General Ives to the chair of that Lodge . They had been associated for many years . They went np to Christ Church as freshmen in the same term—they were in rooms quite close together ; they joined the Apollo Lodge within two months of one
anotherever since that time the very closest friendship had existed between ' , them , and he hoped it would continue to the end of the chapter . He was exceedingly pleased with the way in which he had presided over the Lodge , and was quite sure that in having General Ives as their Depnty Worshipfnl Master , they had the right man in the right place . It was not every man who conld have done for the Lodge
what their friend and brother had done . The great honour that had been conferred npon the Lodge that year was entirely due to the exertions of General Ives , who had placed the Lodge in a position of which no other Lodge in the Province could boast , —of having a Royal personage to preside over it . He need not ask the Lodge to render every help and assistance they conld to General Ives during his
Deputy Mastership , because he believed that in doing so they would feel thoy were doing their duty , and in discharging their Masonio dnty they wonld have the great advantage of getting a closer personal acquaintance with him . He hoped frequently during the Mastership of General Ives to have the pleasure of attending the Lodsre . He again thanked them for the very kind way in which they
had received the mention of his name , and said wherever he went throughout the Province of Suffolk he always met with the very kind and hearty welcome whioh they had extended to him that evening . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Sedgwick proposed the Officers past and present of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and spoke of the gratification he experienced in meeting the Officers at the Prov . Grand Lodge
Ipswich . Bro . J . F . Hills P . P . GJ . W ., whose name was coupled with the toast , responded , nnd bavins * referred in enlogistio terms to tbe Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the other Officers , said ifc was a matter of congratulation that one of the Lodges in the Province had the honour of having a member of the Royal Family to preside over it . Bro . W . Wheeler P . P . G . R . also
responded . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn said he felt it a great honour to be asked to propose the health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . H . R . H . the Dnke of Albany . He had had the pleasure of knowing His Royal Highness for several years—he had met him many times , and on every occasion had received from him the greatest amonnt of kindness and courtesy . He considered it was a very
distinguished honour for the Royal Clarence Lodge to be able to say that the Dnke of Albany was their Worshipful Master , and , as he had tried to explain to them , it was entirely due to their Deputy W . M . Havinsr expressed the hope that dnring the coming snmmer His Royal Highness wonld be able to visit the Lodge , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master said he was quite sure , if he did come , not only would
the Royal Clarence Lodge give him the warmest welcome in their power , but the whole Province of Suffolk wonld try to show how much they appreciated his kindness in having consented to preside over one of their Lodges . They all knew what a lively interest His Royal Highness took in everything that was for the advancement and intellectual welfare of the people of England . He hoped it
would please the Great Architect of the Universe to spare him for many years , and that he would never regret having accepted the post of Worshipful Master of the Royal Clarence Lodge . The toast was drnnk with the greatest possible enthusiasm . The Chairman said ifc would be his pleasing duty to convey to His Royal Highness not only the substance of the remarks of the D . P . G . M ., but also to tell him of
the exceedingly cordial way in which they had received the mention of his name . Bro . 0 . H . Vincent I . P . M ., proposed the health of the Deputy Worshipful Master , Major-General Cecil Ives , and having spoken of his long connection with Masonry , said the Royal Clarence Lodge was never Royal until now , bufc ifc was now Royal indeed . Their Worshipfnl Depnty Master had the good of the Lodge
thoroughly afc heart , and they all knew what he had done for the good of that Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general . He gavo them , with all honours , the health of the Deputy Worshipful Master , Major-General Cecil Ives . The Chairman in response said , he felt the kind words and the reception they had given him were quite unmerited , bnt he assured them that whenever he coulfl do
anything for the good of Freemasonry he shonld be most happy to do ifc . He acknowledged tho great kindness he had received from every member of the Lodge , and trusted ho should be able . in somo degree to merit ifc dnring the coming year . Bro . Charles Cooke P . M . proposed the Visitors , coupled with the names of Bro . Elvves , who had come all the way from Lowestoft in order to be with them , and
Bro . Jennings of Sudbury . Bro . Elwos , in response , said he felt it a great honour that his name should have been coupled with the toasfc of the Visitors . He considered ifc his duty as Master of one of tho Lodges in the Province , as soon as he heard that His Royal Highness fche Duke of Albany had consented to become the W . M . of tho Royal Clarence Lodge , to be present at the installation of General Ives , who represented His Eoyal Highness . He shonld always remember
the kind reception he had met with , and if ifc shonld be proposed to hold the Prov . Grand Lodge at Clare , although he felfc Lowestoft had a prior claim , he would willingly forego thafc , and do his utmost to secure tho holding of the Lodge afc Clare . Bro . Jennings also responded . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn proposed , in eulogistic terms , the health of Bro . C . II . Vincent I . P . M ., and expressed the hope thafc the jewel with which he had been presented would remind him of
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Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 1823.
Dnke of Albany W . M ., which was read to the Lodge . The ceremony of installation waa performed with marked and characteristic ability . The Depnty Master having- been dnly installed and sainted , pro ceeded in the name of Bro . H . R . H . the Dnke of Albany to invest the Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . E . Barnes S . W .. Rev . B . B . Syer J . W ., Rev . J . Sedgwick , D . D ., P . G . Chap . Eng . Prov . G . Chap . Oxon . Chap .,
C . H . Vincent I . P . M . Secretary , Thomas Stokoe M . C , C . S . Goodchild S . D ., W . L . Fenner J . D ., A . Boa I . G ., F . C . Wayman and Rev . B . B . Syer Stewards , D . F . Glazin Tyler . Bros . C . Goodchild and T . Buckney were elected Auditors . The Depnt y Master then said he had been instructed to convey to the I . P . M . Bro . C . H . Vincent the thanks of the Lodge for the manner in which he had presided
over it dnring the past year , and to present him with the Lodge jewel , as some small recognition of the admirable way in which be had conducted the business during that period . Bro . C . H . Vincent I . P . M . thanked tho brethren very heartily for the presentation , whioh he received most gratefully . The Installing Master said he had been requested by Bro . Fisher , one of the original members of tho old
Lodge formerly held at Clare , to present to the W . M ., in trust for the Lodge , two jewels whioh had come into his possession . They were jewels that belonged to a Clare Lodge of the olden days—one of them he could not make out at all , but from the appearance nf it it -vould seem that their ancient brethren used to wear scarves or belts , or something of that kind . The other jewel he was muoh more clear about .
The only fault he had to find with the investment of the Officers that day was that one of tbe collars of tho Deacons had no jewel attached to it . That omission could now happily be supplied . This old jewel was a representation of Mercnry , who it was well known need to assist the gods by carrying their messages for them ; therefore the jewel conld very appropriately be attached to the collar of the Senior or Junior
Deacon . In the name of Bro . Fisher he presented the jewels to the Lodge . The Deputy W . M . proposed that the jewels be accepted , and that a resolution conveying the thanks of the Lodge to Brother Fisher be drawn up and entered upon the minutes . Bro . the Rev . J . Sedgwick seconded the proposition , which was carried . A letter was read from the P . G . M ., Lord Waveney , expressing his regret at
his inability to be present , and similar communications were received from numerous Worshipfnl Masters in the province . The Duputy W . M . received hearty good wishes from the Grand Lodge of England , the Province of Suffolk , the Province of Oxon , Stour Valley , Perfect Friendship , Westminster and other Lodges , and , in acknowledging them , said he felt the proud position he then accnpied wns due not
to any merit of his own , bnt to the kindness of the members of the Lodge . He had taken upon himself , thinking it would be as agree-. able to the Lodge as it was to him , to suggest to His Royal Highness the Worshipfnl Master that it would be a very acceptable and honourable favour if His Royal Highness would present his portrait to the Lodge , and he was happy to tell them that he had promised to
do so . He was in hopes he should have received it that evening , but he had a letter in his hand to say that it wonld be sent as soon as it could be conveniently despatched . It was resolved that the thanks of the Lodge be presented to his Royal Hi ghness , not only for the great favour he had done them in presenting his portrait , but also for having graciously accepted the office of Worshipful Master
of the Royal Clarence Lodge . The Depnty W . M . expressed the hope that in the course of the snmmer his Royal Highness would be pleased to visit the Lodge , and in that event he was sure he would receive a hearty welcome , not only from the Royal Clarence , but from the whole Province of Snffolk . The Lodge was then closed in ancient form , a hymn
commencing—Now tho evening shadows closing , Warn from toil to peaceful rest ; Mystic arts and rights reposing , Sacred in each faithful breast . being sung with organ accompaniment . After Lodge the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment , -which was provided in the
shape of a splendid banquet , admirably served by Mrs . Fish , the hostess of the Half Moon hotel . The Deputy Master ( Bro . Major-General Ives ) presided , and was supported on tbe right by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Bro . C . H . Vincent I . P . M ., and many other brethren . The Chairman then proposed the Queen and the Craft , which was drunk with the customary
honours . The Chairman next proposed the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and subsequently that of the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Worshipfnl Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past . He coupled with the latter toast the name of his dear friend Bro . Dr . Sedgwick P . G . Chaplain of
England , and also that of his dearest and oldest friend he had in the world , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn Deputy Prov . Grand- Master of Suffolk and P . G . Chaplain of England . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Sedgwick , in responding , said , like their Worshipfnl Master and the Depnty Prov . Grand Master , he had been connected with tho Pro Grand Master of England and other Officers of Grand Lodge for many years
and he could speak of their high qualities as Masons . No one conld have the interests of Masonry more deeply at heart than they had , though he said this with a little diffidence in the presence of the Depnty Prov . Grand Master , than whom no better Freemason ever existed . He was delighted to welcome their Worshipful Master in Prince Leopold ' s chairand thanked him for the kind way in which
, he had coupled his namo with tho toast . The D . P . G . M . the Rev . C . J . Martyn also responded . The Chairman proposed the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Snffolk , Bro . Lord Waveney . Lord Waveney was one of the best Prov . Grand Masters in England . He was a most conscientious worker , and in all matters relating to
Freemasonry in the county of Snffolk he took a deep personal interest . In all his dealings he was most courteous and gentlemanlike , and was at all times willing to entertain any suggestions which ap . peared to him reasonable , and for the good of the Craft , He had additional pleasure in proposing the toast on that occasion , because Lord WavL-ncy waa an honorary member of thafc Lodge . He had
Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 1823.
written a very kind and gracious letter , saying how extremely sorry he was that he could not be with them . The toast was honoured with enthusiasm . Tho Chairman next proposed the health of the D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rer . C . J . Martyn , and in felicitous terms spoko of their early association at college , remarking
that all the honours he had attained in connection with Freemasonry , from the time when he was led round as an Entered Apprentice , had been conferred npon him by his dear , good friend , Charles Martynhe begged pardon , the Depnty Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , and the Installing Master . The toast was drunk with full Masonio
honours . The D . P . G . M . Bro . C . J . Martyn in response said it had been an immense pleasure to him to be present that evening to instal his old friend General Ives to the chair of that Lodge . They had been associated for many years . They went np to Christ Church as freshmen in the same term—they were in rooms quite close together ; they joined the Apollo Lodge within two months of one
anotherever since that time the very closest friendship had existed between ' , them , and he hoped it would continue to the end of the chapter . He was exceedingly pleased with the way in which he had presided over the Lodge , and was quite sure that in having General Ives as their Depnty Worshipfnl Master , they had the right man in the right place . It was not every man who conld have done for the Lodge
what their friend and brother had done . The great honour that had been conferred npon the Lodge that year was entirely due to the exertions of General Ives , who had placed the Lodge in a position of which no other Lodge in the Province could boast , —of having a Royal personage to preside over it . He need not ask the Lodge to render every help and assistance they conld to General Ives during his
Deputy Mastership , because he believed that in doing so they would feel thoy were doing their duty , and in discharging their Masonio dnty they wonld have the great advantage of getting a closer personal acquaintance with him . He hoped frequently during the Mastership of General Ives to have the pleasure of attending the Lodsre . He again thanked them for the very kind way in which they
had received the mention of his name , and said wherever he went throughout the Province of Suffolk he always met with the very kind and hearty welcome whioh they had extended to him that evening . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Sedgwick proposed the Officers past and present of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and spoke of the gratification he experienced in meeting the Officers at the Prov . Grand Lodge
Ipswich . Bro . J . F . Hills P . P . GJ . W ., whose name was coupled with the toast , responded , nnd bavins * referred in enlogistio terms to tbe Prov . Grand Master , Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the other Officers , said ifc was a matter of congratulation that one of the Lodges in the Province had the honour of having a member of the Royal Family to preside over it . Bro . W . Wheeler P . P . G . R . also
responded . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn said he felt it a great honour to be asked to propose the health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge , Bro . H . R . H . the Dnke of Albany . He had had the pleasure of knowing His Royal Highness for several years—he had met him many times , and on every occasion had received from him the greatest amonnt of kindness and courtesy . He considered it was a very
distinguished honour for the Royal Clarence Lodge to be able to say that the Dnke of Albany was their Worshipful Master , and , as he had tried to explain to them , it was entirely due to their Deputy W . M . Havinsr expressed the hope that dnring the coming snmmer His Royal Highness wonld be able to visit the Lodge , the Depnty Prov . Grand Master said he was quite sure , if he did come , not only would
the Royal Clarence Lodge give him the warmest welcome in their power , but the whole Province of Suffolk wonld try to show how much they appreciated his kindness in having consented to preside over one of their Lodges . They all knew what a lively interest His Royal Highness took in everything that was for the advancement and intellectual welfare of the people of England . He hoped it
would please the Great Architect of the Universe to spare him for many years , and that he would never regret having accepted the post of Worshipful Master of the Royal Clarence Lodge . The toast was drnnk with the greatest possible enthusiasm . The Chairman said ifc would be his pleasing duty to convey to His Royal Highness not only the substance of the remarks of the D . P . G . M ., but also to tell him of
the exceedingly cordial way in which they had received the mention of his name . Bro . 0 . H . Vincent I . P . M ., proposed the health of the Deputy Worshipful Master , Major-General Cecil Ives , and having spoken of his long connection with Masonry , said the Royal Clarence Lodge was never Royal until now , bufc ifc was now Royal indeed . Their Worshipfnl Depnty Master had the good of the Lodge
thoroughly afc heart , and they all knew what he had done for the good of that Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general . He gavo them , with all honours , the health of the Deputy Worshipful Master , Major-General Cecil Ives . The Chairman in response said , he felt the kind words and the reception they had given him were quite unmerited , bnt he assured them that whenever he coulfl do
anything for the good of Freemasonry he shonld be most happy to do ifc . He acknowledged tho great kindness he had received from every member of the Lodge , and trusted ho should be able . in somo degree to merit ifc dnring the coming year . Bro . Charles Cooke P . M . proposed the Visitors , coupled with the names of Bro . Elvves , who had come all the way from Lowestoft in order to be with them , and
Bro . Jennings of Sudbury . Bro . Elwos , in response , said he felt it a great honour that his name should have been coupled with the toasfc of the Visitors . He considered ifc his duty as Master of one of tho Lodges in the Province , as soon as he heard that His Royal Highness fche Duke of Albany had consented to become the W . M . of tho Royal Clarence Lodge , to be present at the installation of General Ives , who represented His Eoyal Highness . He shonld always remember
the kind reception he had met with , and if ifc shonld be proposed to hold the Prov . Grand Lodge at Clare , although he felfc Lowestoft had a prior claim , he would willingly forego thafc , and do his utmost to secure tho holding of the Lodge afc Clare . Bro . Jennings also responded . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn proposed , in eulogistic terms , the health of Bro . C . II . Vincent I . P . M ., and expressed the hope thafc the jewel with which he had been presented would remind him of