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Installation Of The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Master Of Sussex.
J . Hopkinson P . M . 1619 Pursuivant R . H . Ellman P . M . 1803 Assistant Pursuivant Reginald Blaker P . M . 311 ... "" 1 G . R Lockver P . M . 315 i
H . tOmball-Conk P . M 811 ... iQ , „ , « , , „ . m , .,, „ rstewards 0 . H . Hame W . M . 1110 J . Sfcudnrm P . M . 1303 E . Broadbridgo P . M . 1536 & 1797 J T . Hughes Tyler
An anthem , composed by Bro . Shield , having been sung by tho four brethren whose names we have already given , ancl Bro . tho Rev . W . A . Tooth , Provincial Grand Chaplain . 'having offered np a suitable prayer , his Royal Highness c l osed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the ceremony was broughfc'fco ' atermination , Bro . A . King , Mus . B .,
A . P . P . G . Organist , playing in admirable sty le several voluntaries while fche Brethren were leaving the Dome . An adjonrnmpnt was then made to the Corn Exchange , close to fche Dome , where upwards of 800 brethren sat down to a sumo ^ uous lnnoheon , provided by Rro . J . Savers , of Wo- 'torn-road , Brighton . The salon was tastefully
decorated for the occasion with flags , trophies , and floral embellishments . The Duke of Cnnnanghfc presided , snpported by tho Grand Master ( fche Prince of Wales ) , Prince Albert Victor , and fche principal Grand Lodge Officers . After the luncheon , the Chairman called npon the assembly to drink to the time-honoured toa « t , " The
Queen and the Craft , " whioh was duly honoured , Miss Bertha Moore singing the aolo of the National Anthem . H . R . H . the Provincial Grand Master then proposed " The Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master , " and said he was snre the toast wonld meet with a hearty response from so large an assembly of the Craft . Ever since that
memorable day at the Albert Hall , when fche Most Worship fnl Grand Master wns installed into his high office , he had never lost an opportunity of showing the deep interest he had taken in the Craft . From that moment he had acted in a manner befitting the ancient Order , and all would agree with him that he had rendered eminent service
to the Institution . The Craft had steadily increased under his guidance , and he called npon them one and all fco be upstanding , and drink the toast with three times three . The toast was drunk amidst , the greatest enthusiasm and cheering . The Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , on rising to respond , was received with
loud and prolonged cheers , accompanied wifch the waving of handkerchiefs and other manifestations of enthusiasm . He said he was not likely to forget the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . From tho time when the Craffc conferred upon him the honour of selecting him as their Mosfc Worshipfnl Grand Master , he
hacl nofc met with a moro cordial or kind reception . He took a great interest in all that pertained to Freemasonry , and regretted that the many calls npon his time did not permit him to do more for the Order . In thoughtand heart he was with them , and always ready to como forward ancl assist their noble institution , an institntion
possessing as its chief characteristics religion and charily . So long as these principles were borne in mind the Order was bound to flourish throughout the realms of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queon . The Order had made groat ancl rapid strides . The Grand Lodge vvas founded in 1717 , when ifc numbered about 650 Lodges . In 1875—tho year of
his installation as Most Worship fnl Grand Master—tho number had increased to 1520 , while afc the present time the last warrant issued bore the number of 2155 , being a gain , since his high office was conferred npon him—of 635 Lodges . Royal Arch Freemasonry had also progressed , ancl abont 8000 brethren were annually enrolled—a
further proof of allegiance to the principles of the Grand Lodge of England . Before sitting down he had a toast to propose —namely , that of the health of the Junior Provincial Grand Master of England . He need hardly tell them the pleasure he derived from installing his brother aud visiting their beautiful
town . He felt Mire that his brother would carry ont the duties he was called upon to perform to the besfc of his ability . His military career would possibl y take him thousands of miles away , but on his return he would be as happy to meet thorn as on the present occasion . He had experienced especial gratification in installing
their Provincial Grand Master , and entrusting to his care one of tho oldest Provincial Lodges in the country—a P . G . Lodge which dated from 1774 . It possessed twenty-five Lodges , of which seven were in Brighton , the oldest being the Union Lodge , No . 38 . Again thank , ing them for their very cordial welcome , he called upon them to drink with three times three the health of their Prov . G . M . The
toasfc was received with fche utmost enthusiasm . The Provincial Grand Master His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , on rising , said he was sensible of their great kindness in receiving the toast so heartily , which had been proposed in snch kind and flattering terms . He was also sensible of the high hononr bestowed upon him ; he was
awaro that he had many arduous duties to perform . In taking the office of Provincial Grand Master he was succeeding one who had been respected and beloved , the late Sir Walter Burrell , who had always shown the greatest interest in the Province . He felt mnst grateful to the largo assembly for their kind attention , and
hoped to carry ont worthily the necessary and important duties of hia high office . If his military dnties called him away his interest in them would not be lessened . In heart and feelings he wonld be with them , ancl from the bottom of his heart he thanked thoin for thoir reception of him as their Provincial Grand Master . His Royal
Tlndiness next proposed the health of the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , Bro . J . Henderson Scott P . G . D ., and said he did so with the greatest cordiality , knowing that he had labonred most assiduously in the cause of Freemasonry . In the Sussex Province he hacl held the post of Provincial Grand Secretary , and for many years that
of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . To three generations the name of Scoit had been familiarly associated with Freemasonry in Sussex , and in Brother John Henderson Scott they had a thorough
Freemason at heart . It was , therefore , with the greatest satisfaction that he appointed him his Deputy . B ^ foie sitting down he desired to express to him his appreciation of the admirable arrangements for the ceremony of the day . They had been satisfactory in
Installation Of The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Master Of Sussex.
everv respect . Brother Scott , who waa warmly received on rising , thanked tho Provincial Grand Master for the kind manner iu which the toast had beon proposed , and tho bivthron for fche cordial manner in which it bad been received . He deeply folt the hononr conferred upon him , and trusted , wirh restored health , to prove equal fc > fche
duties which wonld dnvolvo upon him . The remaining toasts were fche Visitors , proposed by Bro . H . Hnlletb P . S . G . W ., and the Provincial Grand Officers . Their Royal Highnesses left Brighton at half past four , having been conducted through the Dome and the Pavilion proper . Before leaving the Prince of Wales took the opportunity of
thanking Miss Bertha Moore for her musical contributions ( ono of which waa " God Bless the Prince of Wales" ); the entertainers in theluncheon . hall , and also to Bro . Sayers for the admirable manner in whioh the luncheon hacl been served . All being ready , they re-entered the carriages in which they had arrived , and , once more
joining the company of the Mayor and other C rpora > e represent \ - tives , they were driven , by wav of N > th . s - reit and Q i-en ' s-mad , ti the railway st ition . There was a string of occupied carriages along the Qneen ' s-road , while the windows and balconies of th ^ houses were crowded by persons anxious to obtain a glimpse of the Royal
party . Ab the terminus a number of people were admitted to the platform , whero the sp -oial train was drawn up in readiness . The guard of honour was formed by about sixty men of the Brighton Brigade of Royal Navil Artillery Volunteers , under the command of Lientenant Fry , As
soon as the Royal visitors arrived at the station the band of the Naval Artillery played a portion of the National Anthem . The remaining formalities were of a brief description . The railway carriages were entered , Mr . Richardson ( the Traffic Superintendent ) resumed control of the train , and within a few minutes ib
steamed out of the station amid the cheering of those present . Over two thousand guests attended tho garden party which was held in tho evening at the Royal Pavilion . The concert in the Musio Room commenced at seven o ' clock , the vocalists being Miss Bertha Moore , Miss Kate Norman , Miss Annie
Tate , and Mr . Chaplin Henry s qnartette parfcv . Miss Evelyn Gales took the violin , and Miss Lottie . Millar and Miss Ethel Savery tin pianoforte . The conductors were Bros . Ardley P . G . O ., VV . N . Roe P . P . G . O ., King P . P . G . O ., and Roworth . The room was crowded during the whole of the evening . Dancing was commenced in the
Mu » ic room long before daylight had departed , and was continued with zest throughout the evening , the music being provided b y Bro . H . S . Gates' band . Refreshments were served in the two Drawin " rooms and in tho King ' s apartments , the salon being nsed as a retidng room . The arrangements , which ware absolutely perfect ,
were carried out by a Committee of tho Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province of Sussex , consisting of Bros . W . H . Barratt 38 , F . H . Hallett 40 . E . Collings 56 , H . Longton 271 , J . IT . Every 311 , R . Reeve 314 , W . Anderson 315 , C . Nye 732 , W . Ardley 811 , C . Paine 851 , G . R . Green 916 , 0 . II . Ilaine 1110 , L . B . Hend -rson
1141 , U . Kimm 1181 , T . P . S . Lee 130 , C . B . Warre 1-1 . 65 , H . E . Price 1466 , A . M . Bitchley 1619 , H . S . Gates 1636 , T . Dalton 172 o , W . Pratt 1797 . Rov . W . A . Tooth 1821 , H . Cheat 1829 , J . J . Allinson 1842 , and C . J . Smith 1917 . Brother V . P . Freeman Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . B . Burfield also took an active part in
the work connected with the party , and tbe latter was most energetic in his efforts to secure tbe comfort f ; f the gnests . ' Bros . G . S . Godfree and Kemball Cook also worked very hard duri ng thn evening , ancl it may safely ho said that the combined efforts of the b ethren were productive of one of the most successful gatherings ever hold afc the Royal Pavilion .
Empire Lodge, No. 2108.
EMPIRE LODGE , No . 2108 .
f'P EllS Lodge ontoitained their Colonial brethren afc the Critoiion , « - on Wednesday , tlio 23 < d in ? fc ., when , after the formal proceeding in the Lodge hacl terminated , about 100 members and guests sat clown to dinner , including , in addition to the members of the Lodce ,
the Earl of Mount-Edgcuii-be , General Brownrigg , Sir J . Monckton , Bros . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . de Cama , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , W . Wood , A . S . Watts , C . J . Parkinson , C . W . G . Hutton , and representatives from nearly every Colonial possession of the British Empire . Iu proposing the Queen and the Craft the W . M . Sir Philip Cunliffj
Owen , C . B ., expressed his pleasure ab meet'ng so many of his fellowcitizens from every part of the Empire presided over by their Empress Q'icen . In proposing the toast of the Grand Master ha said they all knew how much interest His Royal Highacss took in the assembling together of so many representatives of every part of the Empire , and
how much gratified ho would have been bad his engagement- ! permitted him to be present . The toast of tbe Grand Officers having been duly hononred the Wor . Master proposed tho Visitors . He bade them a hearty welcome , and hoped they would carry back with them when they left the " old country" tho remembrance of tho hearty
good feeling with which they wore always read y to receive them . Ti ' . oErTr . iiro Lodge was founded with th- * express pnip-ise of welcoming bre . thren from all parts of the Empire , and he was glad fco see so many of them there ilvit evening . Th * -rn were , he b"Iiercd , abont ten thousand coloni * -ta afc present in London , and he wished thev
conld havo thorn all thero together that night . In coupling with this toast the names of several Colonial brethren and of Bro . T . Tilton P . D . G . M . 7 th District , New York City , he said he could not look on any American as a stranger , but would speak of him as their American Cousin . Among those who acknowledged tho toast were
Bro . tie Hon . Sir W . J . Clarke District G . M . Victoria ; -Bro . A . M . . Saunders District G . M Madras ; tho Earl of Mount-Edgenmbe Bro . A . M . Broadley P . Dep Dist . G . M . Malta * and Bro . Theodore Tilton , New York , the latter of whom spoke of the interest they in New
York took in every thing done in England , and of the progress which Masonry had made in tho Urn ' ted State ? . The other toasts were the Worshipful Master and the Officers , the latter toast l > oin . » acknowledged by Bro . C . W . Eves and Bio . Dr . Lennox Brown , Secretary .
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Installation Of The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Master Of Sussex.
J . Hopkinson P . M . 1619 Pursuivant R . H . Ellman P . M . 1803 Assistant Pursuivant Reginald Blaker P . M . 311 ... "" 1 G . R Lockver P . M . 315 i
H . tOmball-Conk P . M 811 ... iQ , „ , « , , „ . m , .,, „ rstewards 0 . H . Hame W . M . 1110 J . Sfcudnrm P . M . 1303 E . Broadbridgo P . M . 1536 & 1797 J T . Hughes Tyler
An anthem , composed by Bro . Shield , having been sung by tho four brethren whose names we have already given , ancl Bro . tho Rev . W . A . Tooth , Provincial Grand Chaplain . 'having offered np a suitable prayer , his Royal Highness c l osed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the ceremony was broughfc'fco ' atermination , Bro . A . King , Mus . B .,
A . P . P . G . Organist , playing in admirable sty le several voluntaries while fche Brethren were leaving the Dome . An adjonrnmpnt was then made to the Corn Exchange , close to fche Dome , where upwards of 800 brethren sat down to a sumo ^ uous lnnoheon , provided by Rro . J . Savers , of Wo- 'torn-road , Brighton . The salon was tastefully
decorated for the occasion with flags , trophies , and floral embellishments . The Duke of Cnnnanghfc presided , snpported by tho Grand Master ( fche Prince of Wales ) , Prince Albert Victor , and fche principal Grand Lodge Officers . After the luncheon , the Chairman called npon the assembly to drink to the time-honoured toa « t , " The
Queen and the Craft , " whioh was duly honoured , Miss Bertha Moore singing the aolo of the National Anthem . H . R . H . the Provincial Grand Master then proposed " The Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master , " and said he was snre the toast wonld meet with a hearty response from so large an assembly of the Craft . Ever since that
memorable day at the Albert Hall , when fche Most Worship fnl Grand Master wns installed into his high office , he had never lost an opportunity of showing the deep interest he had taken in the Craft . From that moment he had acted in a manner befitting the ancient Order , and all would agree with him that he had rendered eminent service
to the Institution . The Craft had steadily increased under his guidance , and he called npon them one and all fco be upstanding , and drink the toast with three times three . The toast was drunk amidst , the greatest enthusiasm and cheering . The Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , on rising to respond , was received with
loud and prolonged cheers , accompanied wifch the waving of handkerchiefs and other manifestations of enthusiasm . He said he was not likely to forget the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . From tho time when the Craffc conferred upon him the honour of selecting him as their Mosfc Worshipfnl Grand Master , he
hacl nofc met with a moro cordial or kind reception . He took a great interest in all that pertained to Freemasonry , and regretted that the many calls npon his time did not permit him to do more for the Order . In thoughtand heart he was with them , and always ready to como forward ancl assist their noble institution , an institntion
possessing as its chief characteristics religion and charily . So long as these principles were borne in mind the Order was bound to flourish throughout the realms of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queon . The Order had made groat ancl rapid strides . The Grand Lodge vvas founded in 1717 , when ifc numbered about 650 Lodges . In 1875—tho year of
his installation as Most Worship fnl Grand Master—tho number had increased to 1520 , while afc the present time the last warrant issued bore the number of 2155 , being a gain , since his high office was conferred npon him—of 635 Lodges . Royal Arch Freemasonry had also progressed , ancl abont 8000 brethren were annually enrolled—a
further proof of allegiance to the principles of the Grand Lodge of England . Before sitting down he had a toast to propose —namely , that of the health of the Junior Provincial Grand Master of England . He need hardly tell them the pleasure he derived from installing his brother aud visiting their beautiful
town . He felt Mire that his brother would carry ont the duties he was called upon to perform to the besfc of his ability . His military career would possibl y take him thousands of miles away , but on his return he would be as happy to meet thorn as on the present occasion . He had experienced especial gratification in installing
their Provincial Grand Master , and entrusting to his care one of tho oldest Provincial Lodges in the country—a P . G . Lodge which dated from 1774 . It possessed twenty-five Lodges , of which seven were in Brighton , the oldest being the Union Lodge , No . 38 . Again thank , ing them for their very cordial welcome , he called upon them to drink with three times three the health of their Prov . G . M . The
toasfc was received with fche utmost enthusiasm . The Provincial Grand Master His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , on rising , said he was sensible of their great kindness in receiving the toast so heartily , which had been proposed in snch kind and flattering terms . He was also sensible of the high hononr bestowed upon him ; he was
awaro that he had many arduous duties to perform . In taking the office of Provincial Grand Master he was succeeding one who had been respected and beloved , the late Sir Walter Burrell , who had always shown the greatest interest in the Province . He felt mnst grateful to the largo assembly for their kind attention , and
hoped to carry ont worthily the necessary and important duties of hia high office . If his military dnties called him away his interest in them would not be lessened . In heart and feelings he wonld be with them , ancl from the bottom of his heart he thanked thoin for thoir reception of him as their Provincial Grand Master . His Royal
Tlndiness next proposed the health of the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , Bro . J . Henderson Scott P . G . D ., and said he did so with the greatest cordiality , knowing that he had labonred most assiduously in the cause of Freemasonry . In the Sussex Province he hacl held the post of Provincial Grand Secretary , and for many years that
of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . To three generations the name of Scoit had been familiarly associated with Freemasonry in Sussex , and in Brother John Henderson Scott they had a thorough
Freemason at heart . It was , therefore , with the greatest satisfaction that he appointed him his Deputy . B ^ foie sitting down he desired to express to him his appreciation of the admirable arrangements for the ceremony of the day . They had been satisfactory in
Installation Of The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Master Of Sussex.
everv respect . Brother Scott , who waa warmly received on rising , thanked tho Provincial Grand Master for the kind manner iu which the toast had beon proposed , and tho bivthron for fche cordial manner in which it bad been received . He deeply folt the hononr conferred upon him , and trusted , wirh restored health , to prove equal fc > fche
duties which wonld dnvolvo upon him . The remaining toasts were fche Visitors , proposed by Bro . H . Hnlletb P . S . G . W ., and the Provincial Grand Officers . Their Royal Highnesses left Brighton at half past four , having been conducted through the Dome and the Pavilion proper . Before leaving the Prince of Wales took the opportunity of
thanking Miss Bertha Moore for her musical contributions ( ono of which waa " God Bless the Prince of Wales" ); the entertainers in theluncheon . hall , and also to Bro . Sayers for the admirable manner in whioh the luncheon hacl been served . All being ready , they re-entered the carriages in which they had arrived , and , once more
joining the company of the Mayor and other C rpora > e represent \ - tives , they were driven , by wav of N > th . s - reit and Q i-en ' s-mad , ti the railway st ition . There was a string of occupied carriages along the Qneen ' s-road , while the windows and balconies of th ^ houses were crowded by persons anxious to obtain a glimpse of the Royal
party . Ab the terminus a number of people were admitted to the platform , whero the sp -oial train was drawn up in readiness . The guard of honour was formed by about sixty men of the Brighton Brigade of Royal Navil Artillery Volunteers , under the command of Lientenant Fry , As
soon as the Royal visitors arrived at the station the band of the Naval Artillery played a portion of the National Anthem . The remaining formalities were of a brief description . The railway carriages were entered , Mr . Richardson ( the Traffic Superintendent ) resumed control of the train , and within a few minutes ib
steamed out of the station amid the cheering of those present . Over two thousand guests attended tho garden party which was held in tho evening at the Royal Pavilion . The concert in the Musio Room commenced at seven o ' clock , the vocalists being Miss Bertha Moore , Miss Kate Norman , Miss Annie
Tate , and Mr . Chaplin Henry s qnartette parfcv . Miss Evelyn Gales took the violin , and Miss Lottie . Millar and Miss Ethel Savery tin pianoforte . The conductors were Bros . Ardley P . G . O ., VV . N . Roe P . P . G . O ., King P . P . G . O ., and Roworth . The room was crowded during the whole of the evening . Dancing was commenced in the
Mu » ic room long before daylight had departed , and was continued with zest throughout the evening , the music being provided b y Bro . H . S . Gates' band . Refreshments were served in the two Drawin " rooms and in tho King ' s apartments , the salon being nsed as a retidng room . The arrangements , which ware absolutely perfect ,
were carried out by a Committee of tho Worshipful Masters of the Lodges in the Province of Sussex , consisting of Bros . W . H . Barratt 38 , F . H . Hallett 40 . E . Collings 56 , H . Longton 271 , J . IT . Every 311 , R . Reeve 314 , W . Anderson 315 , C . Nye 732 , W . Ardley 811 , C . Paine 851 , G . R . Green 916 , 0 . II . Ilaine 1110 , L . B . Hend -rson
1141 , U . Kimm 1181 , T . P . S . Lee 130 , C . B . Warre 1-1 . 65 , H . E . Price 1466 , A . M . Bitchley 1619 , H . S . Gates 1636 , T . Dalton 172 o , W . Pratt 1797 . Rov . W . A . Tooth 1821 , H . Cheat 1829 , J . J . Allinson 1842 , and C . J . Smith 1917 . Brother V . P . Freeman Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . B . Burfield also took an active part in
the work connected with the party , and tbe latter was most energetic in his efforts to secure tbe comfort f ; f the gnests . ' Bros . G . S . Godfree and Kemball Cook also worked very hard duri ng thn evening , ancl it may safely ho said that the combined efforts of the b ethren were productive of one of the most successful gatherings ever hold afc the Royal Pavilion .
Empire Lodge, No. 2108.
EMPIRE LODGE , No . 2108 .
f'P EllS Lodge ontoitained their Colonial brethren afc the Critoiion , « - on Wednesday , tlio 23 < d in ? fc ., when , after the formal proceeding in the Lodge hacl terminated , about 100 members and guests sat clown to dinner , including , in addition to the members of the Lodce ,
the Earl of Mount-Edgcuii-be , General Brownrigg , Sir J . Monckton , Bros . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . de Cama , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , W . Wood , A . S . Watts , C . J . Parkinson , C . W . G . Hutton , and representatives from nearly every Colonial possession of the British Empire . Iu proposing the Queen and the Craft the W . M . Sir Philip Cunliffj
Owen , C . B ., expressed his pleasure ab meet'ng so many of his fellowcitizens from every part of the Empire presided over by their Empress Q'icen . In proposing the toast of the Grand Master ha said they all knew how much interest His Royal Highacss took in the assembling together of so many representatives of every part of the Empire , and
how much gratified ho would have been bad his engagement- ! permitted him to be present . The toast of tbe Grand Officers having been duly hononred the Wor . Master proposed tho Visitors . He bade them a hearty welcome , and hoped they would carry back with them when they left the " old country" tho remembrance of tho hearty
good feeling with which they wore always read y to receive them . Ti ' . oErTr . iiro Lodge was founded with th- * express pnip-ise of welcoming bre . thren from all parts of the Empire , and he was glad fco see so many of them there ilvit evening . Th * -rn were , he b"Iiercd , abont ten thousand coloni * -ta afc present in London , and he wished thev
conld havo thorn all thero together that night . In coupling with this toast the names of several Colonial brethren and of Bro . T . Tilton P . D . G . M . 7 th District , New York City , he said he could not look on any American as a stranger , but would speak of him as their American Cousin . Among those who acknowledged tho toast were
Bro . tie Hon . Sir W . J . Clarke District G . M . Victoria ; -Bro . A . M . . Saunders District G . M Madras ; tho Earl of Mount-Edgenmbe Bro . A . M . Broadley P . Dep Dist . G . M . Malta * and Bro . Theodore Tilton , New York , the latter of whom spoke of the interest they in New
York took in every thing done in England , and of the progress which Masonry had made in tho Urn ' ted State ? . The other toasts were the Worshipful Master and the Officers , the latter toast l > oin . » acknowledged by Bro . C . W . Eves and Bio . Dr . Lennox Brown , Secretary .