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Installation Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Mark Master Of Surrey.
INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AS PROV . GRAND MARK MASTER OF SURREY .
Tuesday last was a red-letter day in the history of Sussex Mark Masonry , which will not be readily forgotten by the members of the Mark Degree throughout the length and breadth of the county . The events of the day included the installation of the Duke of Connaught as Prov . Grand Master , and the consecnu ' um of the new Brighton Lodge , No . 426 , of Mark Master Masons , with the installation of Bro . R . Willard as its first W . M . His Royal Highness
reached the Brighton Station from Portsmouth at 1 . 37 p . m ., having travelled in a reserved first-class carriage , and was met on arrival by Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chap ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; S . H . Soper ( Mayor of Brig hton ) ; Richard Clowes , W . M . of the Royal Connaught Lodge , Prov G . Treas . ; J . P . Slingsby Roberts , W . M . of the Hova Ecclesia Lodge , Prov . Grand Sec . ; and Colonel A . M . Egerton , Equerry to the Duke of Connauyht .
After the formal ceremony of hand-shaking , his Royal Highness at once proceeded to his carriage outside the station , a slight cheer being raised by the small concourse of spectators assembled . There were two private pair-horse carriages brought into use , and in these the party drove to the Royal Pavilion , where luncheon was served , and where a large gathering of brethren had assembled . His Koyal Highness the Duke of Connaught presided at the luncheon , and was supported by the following brethren :
ttres . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Euston , Deputy G . M ; the Verv Rev . E . R . <\ in-ie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chaplain , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Lord Dungarvan , C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary ; General Randolph , P . G . O . ; Rev . Marten Spencer , Grand Chaplain ; Gilles , Grand Treasurer ; Marsden , S . G . D . ; V . P . Fivem . n , Prov . G . W . ; Strachan , P . Dep . P . G . M . ; _ F . Richardson , P . G . W ., Grand Registrar ; R . Clowes , Prov . G . Treasurer ; R . Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . of C . ; Col . Conk , P . G . M . O . ; C . J . Smith , P . D . P . G . M . ; H . Ward , P . G . D . ; Shepherd , P . J . G . D . ; and Col . Burney .
The brethren who were present at the banquet , and also those who were present at the subsequent ceremonies—many of them being present at the luncheonincluded a large number from the immediate neighbourhood and visitors from distant provinces .
During the evening a pleasing selection of music was played in the room by a band under the direction of Bro . H . S . Gates . The excellent and liberal arrangements made by the Provincial Grand Stewards—Bros . W . W . Turner , Joseph Farncombe , E . S . Medcalf , and T . Bullock—contributed largely to the comfort of the large assemblage .
On the termination of the luncheon H . R . H . the Duke of CONNAUGHT , who met with a most enthusiastic reception , briefly proposed " The Queen and Mark Masonry . " The toast having been duly honoured , he said he had a toast to propose which was always received with acclamation , and which he was sure would be heartily responded to by the brethren present , viz ., that of " The M . W . G . M ., H . R H . the Prince of Wales . " ( Applause ) . They would , he said , all remember the
visit of the Piince of Wales to Brighton , when he installed him ( the Duke of Connaught ) as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex Freemasons , and he and they would never forget the ceremony on that occasion . ( Applause ) . He ventured to think the toast would be received with greater enthusiasm when he recalled to their minds that that day was the anniversary of his brother ' s wedding . ( Applause ) . Without further preface he said he would ask them to drink cordiall y to " The Prince of Wales . " ( Applause ) .
Bro . the Marquis of H I-RTFORD then rose , amidst applause , and said it was his pleasure and privilege to submit the next toast , and he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm , for it was " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Dukeof Connaught , Past Grand Master . " ( Applause ) . He had had the pleasure of seeing how the brethren of the Craft received the Duke
of Connaught , and he was sure the Mark Master Masons would receive him with equal enthusiasm . ( Applause . ) The Duke of Connaught had distinguished himself in his Masonic service in many parts of the world , and had held the post of District Grand Master of Bombay—a link which bound the brethren of the distant East to those at home . ( Applause . ) He felt proud to be permitted to install him as Provinrial Grand Master .
The Dukeof CONNAUOIIT , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically applauded . He said he fell very grateful to the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . He also experienced great pleasure in being able to come amongst them again , and highly appreciated the honour conferred on him b y his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons . It had been a source of great regret to him that , owing to his service abroad , he had been prevented
from being often amongst them . In future he hoped to be with them on many official occasions , and he was especially happy to find that during his absence from England Mark Masonry had marie such advances in the county . He trusted the province would continue to flourish . He then asked permission to propose a toast not on the programme— "the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M . " He 1 hanked him sincerely and also the other Grand Officers who had come to assist in the day ' s cen-mony , and hoped that on many future occasions they would
pay them a visit . ( Applause . ) Bro . the Marquis ol Hi-KTi-ORD , who was warmly received , thanked H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught for so kindl y proposing the toast , and the brethren present lor the hearty manner in which they had responded to it . It gave him and the other Grand Officers great pleasure to see Mark Masonry making such progress in the province . There were now ei ght Mark Mason lodges , and two of those had hem added since the appointment of his Royal Highness as Prov . G . M , of the Craft . ( A pplause . )
Ihe short speeches were pleasantly interspersed with vocal selections given hy Miss Minnie Freeman , who sang the National Anthem , " God bless the Prince ot Wales , " and " A legend of spring" ( Cotsford Dick ) , the pianoforte accompaniments being ably given by Bro . \ V . N . Roe , Prov . G . Org . A word of praise is due to Bros . R . Clowes and J . P . Slingsb y Roberts , who were mainly responsible lor the general arrangements of the highly enjoyable gathering .
His Royal Highness then retired to his private room , where the following brethren wire presented to him by the Pro Grand Master , the Marquess of Hertford : Bros , ihe Earl of Euston , D . G . M . ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W , G Sec . Kra-k Rn-hardson , P . G . W ., G . Reg . ; R . Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . C ; and Col . A . B . Cook . P . G . M . O ., Pies . G . B . The Marquess of Hertford invested his Royal Highness with the apron and collar of Pasi Grand Master , which exalted rank had " been conferred on him b y ( .. land Loi ' yf on Ti'd March .
Alter a brjet interval , the brethren adjourned to the Music Room , where the Prov . Grand Lodge was held . The lodge was opened b y Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , D . P . G . M ., Bros . V . P . Freemanand S . R . Legg occupying the Wardens' chairs . The summons convening the meeting was read , and the Installing Master , the Marquis of Hartford , presided . The Installing Master was informed that the Provincial Grand Master was without , and requested to be installed . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was received in due form .
Ihe INSTALLING MASTER briefl y addressed H . R . H . the Dukeof Connaught on the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which he had been nominated .
Installation Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Mark Master Of Surrey.
Having taken the necessary obligation , his Royal HIGHNESS was inducted into the chair . Addressing the brethren , he expressed his sincere thanks for the heart y reception given him . He deeply felt the honour conferred upon him . It would be his earnest endeavour to be true to the solemn obligations he had taken , and he trusted that while he was Provincial Grand Master every Mark Mason in the province would be satisfied with the manner in which he carried out his duties . ( Applause ) .
The lodge was then closed , and the Duke of Connaught , still presiding , requested the brethren to remain during the consecration of the new Bri ghton Lodge of Mark Master Masons .
CONSECRATION OF THE BRIGHTON LODGE . The Wardens' chairs were occupied by Bros . Richardson and Cook . The lodge was opened by his Royal Hi g hness the Duke of C ONNAUGHT , who addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The following founders of the lodge were arranged in order : Bros . H . W . G .
Abell , Grand Std . Br . ; S . R . Legg , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . Heathcote Smith , R Willard , Prov . G . D . of C . ; S . Peters , P . Prov . S . G . O . ; T . Packham . P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Gill , W . B . Isvvorth , J . J . Clark , J . Wood , H . Dyer , H . Packham , ] , A . Thilthorpe , W . E . Hughes , A . P . Dollman , E . A . Buchanan , H . E . M . Ffennel ] , E . Mitchell , J . Flinn , J . Sayers , and T . Shrivell .
The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . J . PUTTICK , delivered an appropriate oration on the nature and principles of the Institution . The new lodge was impressively dedicated and constituted by the Consecrating Master , the sacred music being rendered by a small choir of brethren under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , who presided at the organ .
On the termination of the Benediction the Consecrating Officer , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , left to catch his train , Bro . S . H . Soper ( the Mayor of Brighton ) , and Bro . R . Clowes accompanying his Royal Highness to the station . The Duke of Connaught expressed his entire satisfaction with all the arrangements , and his gratification at his kindly . reception , and a hope that at a no distant date his engagements would allow him to visit Brighton again .
The installation of the W . M . was then performed by Bro . the Very Rev . E . R , Currie , Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . R . Willard was duly installed , and the officers of the lodge were appointed as follow , and were invested with the insignia of their respective offices : Bros . H . W . G . Abell , acting I . P . M . ; W . Gill . S . W . ; W . B . Isworth , J . W . ; Rev . Heathcote Smith , Chaplain ; E . A . Buchanan ,
Treasurer ; H . Dyer , Secretary ; J . J . Clark , S . O . ; B . Burfield , M . O . ; J . Wood , J . O . ; E . Mitchell , R . of M . ; R . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . J . Carpenter , J . D . ; J . A . Tilthorpe , D . of C . ; S . H . Gates , Organist ; H . E . Hughes , I . G . ; ] . Sayers and J . Flinn , Stwds . A Committee was appointed to frame by-laws , and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat ^ down to a banquet . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , presided , and was supported by Bros . Earl of Euston , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge . The loyal toasts having been dul y honoured ,
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "Bro . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M ., Bro . the Earl of Euston , D . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , Present and Past . " He said a great honour had been conferred upon the lodge by the presence of so many Grand Officers , not only at the installation , but at the banquet . The Marquis of Hertford had expressed his regret at being unable to stay at the banquet , but the Earl of Euston was present , and the brethren cordially welcomed him and the other Grand Officers .
Bro . the Earl of EUSTON , in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . The Marquis of Hertford was always ready and willing to help Mark Masonry , and had travelled from Warwickshire to attend the installation meeting . He himself had Mark Masonry at heart , and would always be pleased to assist the Degree in Sussex . The new Brighton Lodge had started its existence on the same day that H . R . H . the Duke
of Connaught had been ( installed , and he was g lad to hear that it had a promising career before it . ( Applause . ) He then proposed " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M ., Prov . G . M . " The toasts , he said , needed but feeble efforts to elicit a hearty response . ( Applause . ) He had , 20 years since , been a companion of the Duke in the Army , and found their Provincial Grand Master one of the truest of friends , and a true and thorough Mason . ( Applause . )
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then proposed " The V . W . Bro . the Very Rev . Ii . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , Past Grand Chaplain , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He said the brethren knew the lively interest Bro . Currie had taken in Masonry for many years , and also the assistance he had given the Brighton Lodge by advancing 20 members , and thus enabling them to be present at the installation ceremonies that day . ( Applause ) . The advance of Mark Masonry was largely due to the great interest he had taken in the Degree . ( Applause ) .
Bro . CURRIE , in responding , claimed a ri ght to be considered a Sussex man , for he had resided in the county for a quarter of a century . That day had been a proud day for Sussex Masons . He could remember when at a meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge only 15 or 20 brethren attended , and few could have anticipated such a brilliant gathering as that they had seen during the day . Mark Masonry had made marvellous strides , but he hoped it would be a steady growth , and that they would secure good men and true , who would make the province
second to none . That day they had been specially favoured by the large attendance of Grand Lodge representatives . They were all proud of their newlyinstalled Provincial Grand Master , who had not only high rank but a genial kind manner . They were proud of him as a strai ghtforward , upright gentleman—one who embodied what they believed to be the true definition of a Mason . Speaking of the Provincial Grand Officers , he said they were all prepared to assist Mark Masonry , and he would ask the brethren to help to make Mark Masonry as flourishing in West as in East Sussex .
, Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . CURRIE , in proposing "The Worshipful Master and Success to the Brighton Lodge , " said their Worshipful Master had made the lodge a most appropriate present of three ivory gavels . He trusted their W . M . viovf be like a gavel—pure as that was white , harmonious as that was smooth , as rig ' and stern as that was hard and stiff . He regarded the lodge as his child , for » c had advanced its first members by the request of the W . M . of the Royal
Connaught Lodge , Bro . R . Clowes . He had installed three Masters , but neve previously had he advanced a brother , and when he found himself confronted "J eighteen he felt that he had some hard work before him . He hoped the short p life of the lodge would be a type of its future prosperity . ( Applause . ) Bro . R . WILLARD , in rising to resoond . was warmlv received . Thanking r , ° ' .
Currie for so kindly proposing the toast , he said he would do his utmost to see ti work ofthe lodge carried out thoroughly . He had selected officers who . | . _ believed , would ably support him , for they had all been working bees in *' masonry . ( Applause . ) _ . Bro . S . H . SOPER ( Mayor of Brighton ) , in submitting the toast of" ' Visitors , " said as a young Mark Mason , he felt honoured in being asked to j > pose it . The ei ght lodges have excellent W . M . ' s , and he hoped to see ft , . Masonry continue to nourish . He was surprised to hear there was no flJ t Masons' lodge in West Sussex , and trusted the desired improvement in district would be speedily effected . Bros . LAMETTE , CLOWES , and TOOTH responded .
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Installation Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Mark Master Of Surrey.
INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AS PROV . GRAND MARK MASTER OF SURREY .
Tuesday last was a red-letter day in the history of Sussex Mark Masonry , which will not be readily forgotten by the members of the Mark Degree throughout the length and breadth of the county . The events of the day included the installation of the Duke of Connaught as Prov . Grand Master , and the consecnu ' um of the new Brighton Lodge , No . 426 , of Mark Master Masons , with the installation of Bro . R . Willard as its first W . M . His Royal Highness
reached the Brighton Station from Portsmouth at 1 . 37 p . m ., having travelled in a reserved first-class carriage , and was met on arrival by Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chap ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master ; S . H . Soper ( Mayor of Brig hton ) ; Richard Clowes , W . M . of the Royal Connaught Lodge , Prov G . Treas . ; J . P . Slingsby Roberts , W . M . of the Hova Ecclesia Lodge , Prov . Grand Sec . ; and Colonel A . M . Egerton , Equerry to the Duke of Connauyht .
After the formal ceremony of hand-shaking , his Royal Highness at once proceeded to his carriage outside the station , a slight cheer being raised by the small concourse of spectators assembled . There were two private pair-horse carriages brought into use , and in these the party drove to the Royal Pavilion , where luncheon was served , and where a large gathering of brethren had assembled . His Koyal Highness the Duke of Connaught presided at the luncheon , and was supported by the following brethren :
ttres . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M . ; the Earl of Euston , Deputy G . M ; the Verv Rev . E . R . <\ in-ie , Dean of Battle , P . G . Chaplain , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Lord Dungarvan , C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary ; General Randolph , P . G . O . ; Rev . Marten Spencer , Grand Chaplain ; Gilles , Grand Treasurer ; Marsden , S . G . D . ; V . P . Fivem . n , Prov . G . W . ; Strachan , P . Dep . P . G . M . ; _ F . Richardson , P . G . W ., Grand Registrar ; R . Clowes , Prov . G . Treasurer ; R . Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . of C . ; Col . Conk , P . G . M . O . ; C . J . Smith , P . D . P . G . M . ; H . Ward , P . G . D . ; Shepherd , P . J . G . D . ; and Col . Burney .
The brethren who were present at the banquet , and also those who were present at the subsequent ceremonies—many of them being present at the luncheonincluded a large number from the immediate neighbourhood and visitors from distant provinces .
During the evening a pleasing selection of music was played in the room by a band under the direction of Bro . H . S . Gates . The excellent and liberal arrangements made by the Provincial Grand Stewards—Bros . W . W . Turner , Joseph Farncombe , E . S . Medcalf , and T . Bullock—contributed largely to the comfort of the large assemblage .
On the termination of the luncheon H . R . H . the Duke of CONNAUGHT , who met with a most enthusiastic reception , briefly proposed " The Queen and Mark Masonry . " The toast having been duly honoured , he said he had a toast to propose which was always received with acclamation , and which he was sure would be heartily responded to by the brethren present , viz ., that of " The M . W . G . M ., H . R H . the Prince of Wales . " ( Applause ) . They would , he said , all remember the
visit of the Piince of Wales to Brighton , when he installed him ( the Duke of Connaught ) as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex Freemasons , and he and they would never forget the ceremony on that occasion . ( Applause ) . He ventured to think the toast would be received with greater enthusiasm when he recalled to their minds that that day was the anniversary of his brother ' s wedding . ( Applause ) . Without further preface he said he would ask them to drink cordiall y to " The Prince of Wales . " ( Applause ) .
Bro . the Marquis of H I-RTFORD then rose , amidst applause , and said it was his pleasure and privilege to submit the next toast , and he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm , for it was " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Dukeof Connaught , Past Grand Master . " ( Applause ) . He had had the pleasure of seeing how the brethren of the Craft received the Duke
of Connaught , and he was sure the Mark Master Masons would receive him with equal enthusiasm . ( Applause . ) The Duke of Connaught had distinguished himself in his Masonic service in many parts of the world , and had held the post of District Grand Master of Bombay—a link which bound the brethren of the distant East to those at home . ( Applause . ) He felt proud to be permitted to install him as Provinrial Grand Master .
The Dukeof CONNAUOIIT , on rising to respond , was enthusiastically applauded . He said he fell very grateful to the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast . He also experienced great pleasure in being able to come amongst them again , and highly appreciated the honour conferred on him b y his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons . It had been a source of great regret to him that , owing to his service abroad , he had been prevented
from being often amongst them . In future he hoped to be with them on many official occasions , and he was especially happy to find that during his absence from England Mark Masonry had marie such advances in the county . He trusted the province would continue to flourish . He then asked permission to propose a toast not on the programme— "the M . W . Bro . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M . " He 1 hanked him sincerely and also the other Grand Officers who had come to assist in the day ' s cen-mony , and hoped that on many future occasions they would
pay them a visit . ( Applause . ) Bro . the Marquis ol Hi-KTi-ORD , who was warmly received , thanked H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught for so kindl y proposing the toast , and the brethren present lor the hearty manner in which they had responded to it . It gave him and the other Grand Officers great pleasure to see Mark Masonry making such progress in the province . There were now ei ght Mark Mason lodges , and two of those had hem added since the appointment of his Royal Highness as Prov . G . M , of the Craft . ( A pplause . )
Ihe short speeches were pleasantly interspersed with vocal selections given hy Miss Minnie Freeman , who sang the National Anthem , " God bless the Prince ot Wales , " and " A legend of spring" ( Cotsford Dick ) , the pianoforte accompaniments being ably given by Bro . \ V . N . Roe , Prov . G . Org . A word of praise is due to Bros . R . Clowes and J . P . Slingsb y Roberts , who were mainly responsible lor the general arrangements of the highly enjoyable gathering .
His Royal Highness then retired to his private room , where the following brethren wire presented to him by the Pro Grand Master , the Marquess of Hertford : Bros , ihe Earl of Euston , D . G . M . ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W , G Sec . Kra-k Rn-hardson , P . G . W ., G . Reg . ; R . Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . C ; and Col . A . B . Cook . P . G . M . O ., Pies . G . B . The Marquess of Hertford invested his Royal Highness with the apron and collar of Pasi Grand Master , which exalted rank had " been conferred on him b y ( .. land Loi ' yf on Ti'd March .
Alter a brjet interval , the brethren adjourned to the Music Room , where the Prov . Grand Lodge was held . The lodge was opened b y Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , D . P . G . M ., Bros . V . P . Freemanand S . R . Legg occupying the Wardens' chairs . The summons convening the meeting was read , and the Installing Master , the Marquis of Hartford , presided . The Installing Master was informed that the Provincial Grand Master was without , and requested to be installed . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was received in due form .
Ihe INSTALLING MASTER briefl y addressed H . R . H . the Dukeof Connaught on the nature of his duties and the qualifications of the office to which he had been nominated .
Installation Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught As Prov. Grand Mark Master Of Surrey.
Having taken the necessary obligation , his Royal HIGHNESS was inducted into the chair . Addressing the brethren , he expressed his sincere thanks for the heart y reception given him . He deeply felt the honour conferred upon him . It would be his earnest endeavour to be true to the solemn obligations he had taken , and he trusted that while he was Provincial Grand Master every Mark Mason in the province would be satisfied with the manner in which he carried out his duties . ( Applause ) .
The lodge was then closed , and the Duke of Connaught , still presiding , requested the brethren to remain during the consecration of the new Bri ghton Lodge of Mark Master Masons .
CONSECRATION OF THE BRIGHTON LODGE . The Wardens' chairs were occupied by Bros . Richardson and Cook . The lodge was opened by his Royal Hi g hness the Duke of C ONNAUGHT , who addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The following founders of the lodge were arranged in order : Bros . H . W . G .
Abell , Grand Std . Br . ; S . R . Legg , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . Heathcote Smith , R Willard , Prov . G . D . of C . ; S . Peters , P . Prov . S . G . O . ; T . Packham . P . Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Gill , W . B . Isvvorth , J . J . Clark , J . Wood , H . Dyer , H . Packham , ] , A . Thilthorpe , W . E . Hughes , A . P . Dollman , E . A . Buchanan , H . E . M . Ffennel ] , E . Mitchell , J . Flinn , J . Sayers , and T . Shrivell .
The Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . J . PUTTICK , delivered an appropriate oration on the nature and principles of the Institution . The new lodge was impressively dedicated and constituted by the Consecrating Master , the sacred music being rendered by a small choir of brethren under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , who presided at the organ .
On the termination of the Benediction the Consecrating Officer , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , left to catch his train , Bro . S . H . Soper ( the Mayor of Brighton ) , and Bro . R . Clowes accompanying his Royal Highness to the station . The Duke of Connaught expressed his entire satisfaction with all the arrangements , and his gratification at his kindly . reception , and a hope that at a no distant date his engagements would allow him to visit Brighton again .
The installation of the W . M . was then performed by Bro . the Very Rev . E . R , Currie , Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . R . Willard was duly installed , and the officers of the lodge were appointed as follow , and were invested with the insignia of their respective offices : Bros . H . W . G . Abell , acting I . P . M . ; W . Gill . S . W . ; W . B . Isworth , J . W . ; Rev . Heathcote Smith , Chaplain ; E . A . Buchanan ,
Treasurer ; H . Dyer , Secretary ; J . J . Clark , S . O . ; B . Burfield , M . O . ; J . Wood , J . O . ; E . Mitchell , R . of M . ; R . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . J . Carpenter , J . D . ; J . A . Tilthorpe , D . of C . ; S . H . Gates , Organist ; H . E . Hughes , I . G . ; ] . Sayers and J . Flinn , Stwds . A Committee was appointed to frame by-laws , and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat ^ down to a banquet . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , presided , and was supported by Bros . Earl of Euston , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge . The loyal toasts having been dul y honoured ,
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed "Bro . the Marquis of Hertford , Pro G . M ., Bro . the Earl of Euston , D . G . M ., and the Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , Present and Past . " He said a great honour had been conferred upon the lodge by the presence of so many Grand Officers , not only at the installation , but at the banquet . The Marquis of Hertford had expressed his regret at being unable to stay at the banquet , but the Earl of Euston was present , and the brethren cordially welcomed him and the other Grand Officers .
Bro . the Earl of EUSTON , in responding , thanked the brethren for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . The Marquis of Hertford was always ready and willing to help Mark Masonry , and had travelled from Warwickshire to attend the installation meeting . He himself had Mark Masonry at heart , and would always be pleased to assist the Degree in Sussex . The new Brighton Lodge had started its existence on the same day that H . R . H . the Duke
of Connaught had been ( installed , and he was g lad to hear that it had a promising career before it . ( Applause . ) He then proposed " H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M ., Prov . G . M . " The toasts , he said , needed but feeble efforts to elicit a hearty response . ( Applause . ) He had , 20 years since , been a companion of the Duke in the Army , and found their Provincial Grand Master one of the truest of friends , and a true and thorough Mason . ( Applause . )
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then proposed " The V . W . Bro . the Very Rev . Ii . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , Past Grand Chaplain , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " He said the brethren knew the lively interest Bro . Currie had taken in Masonry for many years , and also the assistance he had given the Brighton Lodge by advancing 20 members , and thus enabling them to be present at the installation ceremonies that day . ( Applause ) . The advance of Mark Masonry was largely due to the great interest he had taken in the Degree . ( Applause ) .
Bro . CURRIE , in responding , claimed a ri ght to be considered a Sussex man , for he had resided in the county for a quarter of a century . That day had been a proud day for Sussex Masons . He could remember when at a meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge only 15 or 20 brethren attended , and few could have anticipated such a brilliant gathering as that they had seen during the day . Mark Masonry had made marvellous strides , but he hoped it would be a steady growth , and that they would secure good men and true , who would make the province
second to none . That day they had been specially favoured by the large attendance of Grand Lodge representatives . They were all proud of their newlyinstalled Provincial Grand Master , who had not only high rank but a genial kind manner . They were proud of him as a strai ghtforward , upright gentleman—one who embodied what they believed to be the true definition of a Mason . Speaking of the Provincial Grand Officers , he said they were all prepared to assist Mark Masonry , and he would ask the brethren to help to make Mark Masonry as flourishing in West as in East Sussex .
, Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . CURRIE , in proposing "The Worshipful Master and Success to the Brighton Lodge , " said their Worshipful Master had made the lodge a most appropriate present of three ivory gavels . He trusted their W . M . viovf be like a gavel—pure as that was white , harmonious as that was smooth , as rig ' and stern as that was hard and stiff . He regarded the lodge as his child , for » c had advanced its first members by the request of the W . M . of the Royal
Connaught Lodge , Bro . R . Clowes . He had installed three Masters , but neve previously had he advanced a brother , and when he found himself confronted "J eighteen he felt that he had some hard work before him . He hoped the short p life of the lodge would be a type of its future prosperity . ( Applause . ) Bro . R . WILLARD , in rising to resoond . was warmlv received . Thanking r , ° ' .
Currie for so kindly proposing the toast , he said he would do his utmost to see ti work ofthe lodge carried out thoroughly . He had selected officers who . | . _ believed , would ably support him , for they had all been working bees in *' masonry . ( Applause . ) _ . Bro . S . H . SOPER ( Mayor of Brighton ) , in submitting the toast of" ' Visitors , " said as a young Mark Mason , he felt honoured in being asked to j > pose it . The ei ght lodges have excellent W . M . ' s , and he hoped to see ft , . Masonry continue to nourish . He was surprised to hear there was no flJ t Masons' lodge in West Sussex , and trusted the desired improvement in district would be speedily effected . Bros . LAMETTE , CLOWES , and TOOTH responded .