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Provincial.
"That all visiting Brethren on the occasion , shall receive the sanction of the principals of ( diapters and Alasters of the Lodges , aud be subjected to tiie regulations entered into and agreed on . " "That the principals of Chapters and Alasters of Lodges be deputed to assemble in the Royal Square , at nine , a . m ., to-morrow morning , and wait on the States' Committee with a copy of the resolutions , and communicate the result of their labours to their respective bodies . "
August 31 . —The deputation assembled , as requested , at nine , a . m ., and presented the document to Bro . Judge P . Le Gallez , of 302 , being a member of the Committee who kindly offered to present it , and use his best endeavours in providing a suitable place in the programme for the Masonic body . At noon , the States' Committee returned the copy of the resolutions , with their conclusions , " that they could not assign a place in the programme , but did not object to the Masonic body taking
the most convenient situation , provided it did not interfere with the military arrangement . " The Masonic Committee assembled at three , p . m . ; the result of the application was communicated to the Officers and members of the several
Lodges , and it was resolved that , as the Constable of St . Helier , P . Le Sueur , Esq ., had offered a vacant spot of ground , in Broad-street , it should be accepted ancl suitably fitted up for the purpose . A design for a triumphal arch being submitted by Bro . Richard Spuring , secretary of 362 and 722 , it was approved of , and ordered to be erected under the superintendence of Bro . P . AI . John Baker , of 302 , and AV . AI . Thomas Dunell , ancl Bro . Beck , of 306 . it wasfurther resolved— " That as the expenses for the erection of
, the platform and triumphal arch for the accommodation ofthe Brethren to witness the august ceremony consequent on her Alajesty ' s gracious visit , is to be borne by the members of the several lodges , it is expected that all visiting Brethren , not subscribing members , attending with the body , shall bear their share in the expenses incurred . Brothers introducing such visitors shall be answerable for the same . " Sept . 2 . —At 5 30 p . m . the signal post telegraphed the Royal
, , Squadron in sight , and at 6 30 , p . m ., the Victoria and Albert , Garland , Fairy , and Black Eagle , steamers , anchored in the main roads , under a royal salute from Elizabeth Castle , during which time the Masonic erection was fully completed , having the Royal Standard towering in the breeze .
Sept . 3 . —At 9 , a . m ., the Brethren of the several Lodges assembled according to summons , at the Kent Coffee-house , and having made the necessary arrangements , and clothed according to rank and degree , left the Lodge room at 10 , a . m ., and walked in procession , under the able direction of Bro . P . AI . John Andrews , to their triumphal stand . At 11 , a . m ., the discharge of cannon announced her Majesty ' s landing , ancl at 11 30 , the Brethren had the happiness of welcoming her A'lajestyand Royal Consort , Prince Albert , by singing the first verse of the National
anthem , concluding with three hearty cheers . The motto of Loyal and True , surmounted by the Prince of Wales' crest , was very conspicuous on the arch ; on passing which , her Majesty and Royal Consort were graciously pleased to acknowledge with courtesy the endeavours of the Fraternity to do homage to the Royal visit . A quarter of an hour after the procession had passed , the united body returned to their Lodge room to take refreshment . At 12 40 , p . m ., it being announced that her Alajesty and suite were about to return , the Brethren proceeded , as
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Provincial.
"That all visiting Brethren on the occasion , shall receive the sanction of the principals of ( diapters and Alasters of the Lodges , aud be subjected to tiie regulations entered into and agreed on . " "That the principals of Chapters and Alasters of Lodges be deputed to assemble in the Royal Square , at nine , a . m ., to-morrow morning , and wait on the States' Committee with a copy of the resolutions , and communicate the result of their labours to their respective bodies . "
August 31 . —The deputation assembled , as requested , at nine , a . m ., and presented the document to Bro . Judge P . Le Gallez , of 302 , being a member of the Committee who kindly offered to present it , and use his best endeavours in providing a suitable place in the programme for the Masonic body . At noon , the States' Committee returned the copy of the resolutions , with their conclusions , " that they could not assign a place in the programme , but did not object to the Masonic body taking
the most convenient situation , provided it did not interfere with the military arrangement . " The Masonic Committee assembled at three , p . m . ; the result of the application was communicated to the Officers and members of the several
Lodges , and it was resolved that , as the Constable of St . Helier , P . Le Sueur , Esq ., had offered a vacant spot of ground , in Broad-street , it should be accepted ancl suitably fitted up for the purpose . A design for a triumphal arch being submitted by Bro . Richard Spuring , secretary of 362 and 722 , it was approved of , and ordered to be erected under the superintendence of Bro . P . AI . John Baker , of 302 , and AV . AI . Thomas Dunell , ancl Bro . Beck , of 306 . it wasfurther resolved— " That as the expenses for the erection of
, the platform and triumphal arch for the accommodation ofthe Brethren to witness the august ceremony consequent on her Alajesty ' s gracious visit , is to be borne by the members of the several lodges , it is expected that all visiting Brethren , not subscribing members , attending with the body , shall bear their share in the expenses incurred . Brothers introducing such visitors shall be answerable for the same . " Sept . 2 . —At 5 30 p . m . the signal post telegraphed the Royal
, , Squadron in sight , and at 6 30 , p . m ., the Victoria and Albert , Garland , Fairy , and Black Eagle , steamers , anchored in the main roads , under a royal salute from Elizabeth Castle , during which time the Masonic erection was fully completed , having the Royal Standard towering in the breeze .
Sept . 3 . —At 9 , a . m ., the Brethren of the several Lodges assembled according to summons , at the Kent Coffee-house , and having made the necessary arrangements , and clothed according to rank and degree , left the Lodge room at 10 , a . m ., and walked in procession , under the able direction of Bro . P . AI . John Andrews , to their triumphal stand . At 11 , a . m ., the discharge of cannon announced her Majesty ' s landing , ancl at 11 30 , the Brethren had the happiness of welcoming her A'lajestyand Royal Consort , Prince Albert , by singing the first verse of the National
anthem , concluding with three hearty cheers . The motto of Loyal and True , surmounted by the Prince of Wales' crest , was very conspicuous on the arch ; on passing which , her Majesty and Royal Consort were graciously pleased to acknowledge with courtesy the endeavours of the Fraternity to do homage to the Royal visit . A quarter of an hour after the procession had passed , the united body returned to their Lodge room to take refreshment . At 12 40 , p . m ., it being announced that her Alajesty and suite were about to return , the Brethren proceeded , as