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Consecration Of The Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
To him a much more gloomy prospect came up . He had to face his Grand Lodge when he got away from the grand hospitality he had received from lodges in England during the last week or two . It he did not return in three months he should no longer be Grand Master of Nova Scotia . It was a peculiar pleasure to visit a lodge at its consecration . He presided over a
jurisdiction that was taken from the Grand Lodge of England , from which 30 of the lodges held warrants . The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia and the Grand Lodge of England parted most amicably , because the Grand Lodge of England thought the time had come when those lodges should start for themselves and carry out their own work . There was no regret on either
side , but there vvas a strong feeling of affection for the mother Grand Lodge of England . The lodges that were chartered by the Grand Lodge of England brought their charters with them and made a special request that they might still retain their English charters and receive an endorsation from the Grand
Master that they had become such and such a number on the roll of lodges of Nova Scotia . That showed their true Masonic feeling , and he trusted it would long continue . In conclusion he thanked the brethren for their hospitality and wished the lodge every success .
Major HAMILTON said a few days ago he had the honour of presenting lo the Grand Secretary an introduction from a friend in Ireland , and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke immediately recognised him as an old friend who had served with him in the West Indies 22 years ago . Three years ago the Chaplain consecrated a . lodge and installed him in the chair . He need not
say with what pleasure he received an invitation to the Strand Lodge , and on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Bengal he returned thanks . Masonry in India was one of the most flourishing institutions . Grand Lodge of Bengal had a large number of lodges under its authority , and as an instance of the great spread of Masonry he might mention that two-and-a-half
years ago when Col . Shadvvell H . Clerke sent them a warrant for a lodge , of which he ( Major Hamilton ) was Master , it was numbered 1 S 70 . The Grand Lodge now numbered 1987 , or an addition to the roll of Grand Lodges of England of 117 lodges in two years and a half . He would give an instance of the value of Masonry abroad . It might be in the memory
of many of the brethren that two years ago there was a terrific accident in the neighbourhood of Nynee Tal , where his lodge worked . The lodge was to have had a meeting that evening , and , fortunately , the terrible earth slip that took place occurred a little before the hour of meeting . Had it occurred a little later all the brethren who would
have attended that lodge would have been swept away . Four ' of the brethren of the lodge however were swept away , all leaving widows unprovided for . Within a week he had £ 300 placed in his hands for the relief of those widows . Some of those poor widows were left penniless , without so much as to pay for the food coming into their houses , and had it not been for the money placed in his hands they must have sulfered great hardships .
Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE proposed " Ihe VV . M ., a very old and well-known member of the Order , who had been Master of four lodges and first Master of three of them .
The WORSHII'I ' MASTER replied , and said that whatever shortcomings there might be in him would be amply atoned for in the officers under him . Bros . E . SWANUOROUGH , J . R . STACEY , J . R . DOUGLAS , and VV . HARRIS replied to the toast of " The Officers . "
Bro . J AMES TERRY , replying for "The Charities , " said that what the Benevolent Institution was doing was patent to all . The Girls' School had 240 girls , the Boys' School 220 boys ; but the Benevolent Institution had 335 annuitants . The list of candidates for next election contained 121 names . There were but 12 vacancies ; but the Committee that day anticipating what
the success of the approaching festival would be took on 15 more . Therefore if there were brethren in the lodge who had not subscribed he would ask them to support the VV . M . ' s list , which now amounted to 100 guineas . This was unprecedented in the history of lodges—a lodge on the night of its consecration sending a Steward to one of the Charities with more than a 100 guineas on his list .
The toast of " The Press " was then given , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were most enjoyable . By the liberality of Bro . Willing , sen ., every brother was presented with a handsome basket of- flowers and fruit to take home .
Consecration Of The Molesworth Lodge, No. 1954, At Wadebridge.
CONSECRATION OF THE MOLESWORTH LODGE , No . 1954 , AT WADEBRIDGE .
On 1 hursday , the Sth inst ., Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Cornwall , performed the ceremony of consecrating the above lodge , which owes its existence mainly to the efforts of Bros . Hy . Jones , Rev . R . H . Treffry , and W . E . Fulford , who have now had the satisfaction of seeing as the result of their exertions the new lod ge
established . They have also had a slight reward for their labours in being appointed the first officers . Lee ' s Assembly Rooms have been fixed upon as the home of the lodge , and fitted up in a thoroughly satisfactory and
comfortable manner . The furniture and regalia was supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of Little Britain , London . It is onl y due to Bro . R . J . E . Symons to acknowledge his cordial assistance to the present officers in obtaining the warrant and formation of the lodge .
The lodge having been opened in due form b y the PROV . GRAND MASTER , he explained the reason of the gathering , and called on Bro . Anderton , P . M . 33 r , Prov . G . Sec , to read the warrant which had been received from H . R . H . the Grand Master authorising the formation of this lodge . This having been done , Bro . ANDERTON staled that the bye-laws had been forwarded and approved in the proper quarter .
Consecration Of The Molesworth Lodge, No. 1954, At Wadebridge.
The PROV . GRAND MASTER addressed the new lodge , insisting on the three grand principles . He said that any brother neglecting to conform thoroughly to those principles brought disgrace on the Order . A Mason's duty was first to consider the best means of reflecting honour on his lodge and province and not to strive too assiduously for office . Masons met on a perfect equality . The blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe having been invoked , corn , wine , and oil were poured on the lodge ,
appropriate music accompanying the ceremony . Bro . Rev . R . H . Treffry read the selection of scripture for the occasion . Bro . Anderton then presented the W . M . designate , Bro . Hy . Jones , who was addressed on the subject of his coming duties , and duly installed by W . Bro . VV . Rowe , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . D . of C , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Reginald H . Treffry , 977 , S . W . ; Wm . E . Fulford , J . W . ; . Samuel Pollard , 330 , Treas . ; Hy . Lancaster , 330 , Sec ; S . Wesley Stephens , 330 , S . D . ; John Hawke , 330 , J . D . ; Chas . Higman , 330 , l . G . ; and Patrick Carrol , 330 , Tyler .
1 he luncheon was subsequently held in the Savings Bank room adjoining the institute , when about 50 partook of an excellent repast . Among those
present were : Bros . VV . E . Michell , P . M . 152 S , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Truscott , jun ., 406 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Rowe , 330 , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Mason , P . M . 496 , P . G . Stwd . ; Joseph Ravvling , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . D . C ; \ V . Gay , P . M . 49 6 , P . P . G . D . C : F . ] . Hext , jun ., P . M . 330 ; Thos . H . Spier , S . D . 330 ; Henry Jacobs , Org . 3 S 0 ; VV . E . Bristowe , l . G . Wi J . j . Vincent , P . M . 330 ; ] . VV . Higman , P . M . 496 ; 'I ' . B . Watson , Stwd . 330 ; VV . Rooks , 131 , P . G . P .,- W . H . Angwin , 330 ; P . Carrol , 330 , P . P . G . Tyler ; las .
Gifford , S . W . 105 ; A . Percy Davis , 977 , P . G . Stwd . ; H . Jones , VV . M . 1954 ; R . H ., Treffry , S . W . 1 954 ; VV . E . Fulford , J . W . 1 954 ; S . Pollard , Treas . 1 954 ; VV . Stephens . S . D . 1 954 ; J . Hawke , J . D . 1954 ; T . Hawken , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . S . W .,- VV . H . Martyn , P . M . 1529 ; J . deC . Treffry , S . VV . 977 ; W . H . Howard , l . P . M . 1529 ; W . H . Roberts , P . M . 17 S 5 ; F . Bray , l . P . M . 1 7 S 5 ; F . G . Harding , J . W . 17 S 5 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; P . Blake , Stwd . 17 S 5 ; T . Hicks , P . M . ^ 29 ; J . James , S . D . 1529 ; R . P . Edyvean , Sec . 330 ; R . S . Langford , Treas . 17 S 5 ; J . Stribling , J . D . 1785 ; I . R . Butt , l . G . 17 S 5 ; VV . Martyn , D . C . 17 S 5 ; J . Nicholls , 17 S 5 ; J . Haynes , 330 ; F . J . Hext , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . S . W . ; and T . B . Richards ( Callington ) , P . G . S . B .
Masonry In Families.
MASONRY IN FAMILIES .
In our brief obituary a short time since of the Earl of Wemyss and March , Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland , it was pointed out that the deceased nobleman was the fourth of his family who since 1 743 inclusive had held that distinguished position in the Scottish Craft . This is by no means a solitary instance in which Masonry appears to have found favour in the eyes of successive generations of the same family , and it will probably interest not a few of our readers if we enumerate a few of them .
As regards the Royal Family , their almost continuous association with the Craft since 1737 is so well known that we need say little more than that from that year onwards till now every generation has been represented in Masonry . Frederick , Prince of Wales , his sons , the Dukes of York , Cumberland , and Gloucester ; their nephews , George , Prince of Wales , the Dukes of York , Clarence ( afterwards William IV . ) , Kent , Cumberland , and Sussex , and Prince William of Gloucester , son of the above Duke of
Gloucester ; George V . of Hanover , son of Ernest , Duke of Cumberland , afterwards King of Hanover ; the present Prince of Wales and the Dukes of Connaught and Albany , grandsons of the Duke of Kent ; and their cousin , the present Duke of Cumberland . It is only during the 15 years that elapsed between 1751 , when Frederick , Prince of Wales , died , and 1766 , when his sons , the Dukes of York and Gloucester , were initiated , that Freemasonry since 1737 has been unable to boast a Royal Craftsman .
Of other families which have been again and again represented in successive generations in our Fraternity , a very conspicuous instance will be found in the " Dukes of Athole . " John , third Duke , was Grand Master of the " Ancients , " 1771-74 , and from him they obtained their other
designation of " Athole" Masons . John , fourth Duke , was Grand Master of the same body from 1775 to 1781 , and again from 1791 to 1 S 13 ; both these noblemen having been also Grand Masters of Scotland . George , sixth Duke , was Grand Master of Scotland 18 43 to 186 3 ; and John , the seventh and present Duke , is Provincial Grand Master of Perthshire West .
Equally conspicuous is the connection with Masonry of the Earls of Dalhousie , of whom George , eighth Earl , was Grand Master of Scotland 1767-68 ; George , ninth Earl , Grand Master of same 1 S 04 ; Lord Ramsay , afterwards tenth Earl and first Marquis , Grand Master 1 S 36-37 ; and Lord Panmure , afterwards eleventh Earl , Grand Master Scotland , 1 S 70-73 , and also Deputy Grand Master England , while the 12 th and present Earl is also a brother . The Hon . W . R . Maule , of Panmure Ness , first Lord Panmure , was also Grand Master Scotland , 1808-0 .
All three Earls of Zetland have been connected with the Craft , the first Earl as Pro Grand Master in the Grand Mastership of the Duke of Sussex , and the second Earl as Grand Master of England 1 S 43-69 , while the third and present Earl is Prov . Grand Master of North and East Lancashire . Another member of the family , Admiral Sir J . VV . D . Dundas , G . C . B ., was Grand junior Warden in 1830 .
The last two Earls of Shrewsbury and Talbot were Freemasons , the eig hteenth Earl of Shrewsbury having been Grand Senior Warden in 1842 , the nineteenth , who died 1877 , Prov . Grand Master of Staffordshire , while the present Earl is also a brother . Of the Lennox family ( Duke of Richmond , Lennox and Gordon ) , Charles
Duke of Richmond , was Grand Master of England in 1724 ; the late Duke , who died in 1 S 60 , was Prov . Grand Master of Sussex . 1 believe the present Duke is a Craftsman , while his eldest son and heir , the Earl of March , M . P ., was Grand Senior Warden in 1 SS 1 . Lord George Lennox , died 1873 , was Grand Senior Warden in 1831 .
Of other instances may be mentioned George Duke of Manchester , Grand Master of England 1777-82 , whose descendant , the present Duke , is Prov . G . M . Norths and Hunts , the next in the order of succession , Viscount Mandeville , being also a Mason . An ancestor of the present Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , was Grand Master of England in 1762-3 . The first Karl of Donoughmore was Grand Master of
Ireland in 1789 , while the present Earl is a Past Grand Senior Warden of England . The second Duke of Leinsler was twice Grand Master of Ireland , for the first time in 1771-72 , when Marquis of Kildare , and the second time in 1778 . The third Duke was Grand Master of Ireland 1813 to 1874 , and the fourth and present Duke was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , Oxford , in 1839 .
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Consecration Of The Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
To him a much more gloomy prospect came up . He had to face his Grand Lodge when he got away from the grand hospitality he had received from lodges in England during the last week or two . It he did not return in three months he should no longer be Grand Master of Nova Scotia . It was a peculiar pleasure to visit a lodge at its consecration . He presided over a
jurisdiction that was taken from the Grand Lodge of England , from which 30 of the lodges held warrants . The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia and the Grand Lodge of England parted most amicably , because the Grand Lodge of England thought the time had come when those lodges should start for themselves and carry out their own work . There was no regret on either
side , but there vvas a strong feeling of affection for the mother Grand Lodge of England . The lodges that were chartered by the Grand Lodge of England brought their charters with them and made a special request that they might still retain their English charters and receive an endorsation from the Grand
Master that they had become such and such a number on the roll of lodges of Nova Scotia . That showed their true Masonic feeling , and he trusted it would long continue . In conclusion he thanked the brethren for their hospitality and wished the lodge every success .
Major HAMILTON said a few days ago he had the honour of presenting lo the Grand Secretary an introduction from a friend in Ireland , and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke immediately recognised him as an old friend who had served with him in the West Indies 22 years ago . Three years ago the Chaplain consecrated a . lodge and installed him in the chair . He need not
say with what pleasure he received an invitation to the Strand Lodge , and on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Bengal he returned thanks . Masonry in India was one of the most flourishing institutions . Grand Lodge of Bengal had a large number of lodges under its authority , and as an instance of the great spread of Masonry he might mention that two-and-a-half
years ago when Col . Shadvvell H . Clerke sent them a warrant for a lodge , of which he ( Major Hamilton ) was Master , it was numbered 1 S 70 . The Grand Lodge now numbered 1987 , or an addition to the roll of Grand Lodges of England of 117 lodges in two years and a half . He would give an instance of the value of Masonry abroad . It might be in the memory
of many of the brethren that two years ago there was a terrific accident in the neighbourhood of Nynee Tal , where his lodge worked . The lodge was to have had a meeting that evening , and , fortunately , the terrible earth slip that took place occurred a little before the hour of meeting . Had it occurred a little later all the brethren who would
have attended that lodge would have been swept away . Four ' of the brethren of the lodge however were swept away , all leaving widows unprovided for . Within a week he had £ 300 placed in his hands for the relief of those widows . Some of those poor widows were left penniless , without so much as to pay for the food coming into their houses , and had it not been for the money placed in his hands they must have sulfered great hardships .
Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE proposed " Ihe VV . M ., a very old and well-known member of the Order , who had been Master of four lodges and first Master of three of them .
The WORSHII'I ' MASTER replied , and said that whatever shortcomings there might be in him would be amply atoned for in the officers under him . Bros . E . SWANUOROUGH , J . R . STACEY , J . R . DOUGLAS , and VV . HARRIS replied to the toast of " The Officers . "
Bro . J AMES TERRY , replying for "The Charities , " said that what the Benevolent Institution was doing was patent to all . The Girls' School had 240 girls , the Boys' School 220 boys ; but the Benevolent Institution had 335 annuitants . The list of candidates for next election contained 121 names . There were but 12 vacancies ; but the Committee that day anticipating what
the success of the approaching festival would be took on 15 more . Therefore if there were brethren in the lodge who had not subscribed he would ask them to support the VV . M . ' s list , which now amounted to 100 guineas . This was unprecedented in the history of lodges—a lodge on the night of its consecration sending a Steward to one of the Charities with more than a 100 guineas on his list .
The toast of " The Press " was then given , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were most enjoyable . By the liberality of Bro . Willing , sen ., every brother was presented with a handsome basket of- flowers and fruit to take home .
Consecration Of The Molesworth Lodge, No. 1954, At Wadebridge.
CONSECRATION OF THE MOLESWORTH LODGE , No . 1954 , AT WADEBRIDGE .
On 1 hursday , the Sth inst ., Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Cornwall , performed the ceremony of consecrating the above lodge , which owes its existence mainly to the efforts of Bros . Hy . Jones , Rev . R . H . Treffry , and W . E . Fulford , who have now had the satisfaction of seeing as the result of their exertions the new lod ge
established . They have also had a slight reward for their labours in being appointed the first officers . Lee ' s Assembly Rooms have been fixed upon as the home of the lodge , and fitted up in a thoroughly satisfactory and
comfortable manner . The furniture and regalia was supplied by Bro . George Kenning , of Little Britain , London . It is onl y due to Bro . R . J . E . Symons to acknowledge his cordial assistance to the present officers in obtaining the warrant and formation of the lodge .
The lodge having been opened in due form b y the PROV . GRAND MASTER , he explained the reason of the gathering , and called on Bro . Anderton , P . M . 33 r , Prov . G . Sec , to read the warrant which had been received from H . R . H . the Grand Master authorising the formation of this lodge . This having been done , Bro . ANDERTON staled that the bye-laws had been forwarded and approved in the proper quarter .
Consecration Of The Molesworth Lodge, No. 1954, At Wadebridge.
The PROV . GRAND MASTER addressed the new lodge , insisting on the three grand principles . He said that any brother neglecting to conform thoroughly to those principles brought disgrace on the Order . A Mason's duty was first to consider the best means of reflecting honour on his lodge and province and not to strive too assiduously for office . Masons met on a perfect equality . The blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe having been invoked , corn , wine , and oil were poured on the lodge ,
appropriate music accompanying the ceremony . Bro . Rev . R . H . Treffry read the selection of scripture for the occasion . Bro . Anderton then presented the W . M . designate , Bro . Hy . Jones , who was addressed on the subject of his coming duties , and duly installed by W . Bro . VV . Rowe , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . D . of C , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Reginald H . Treffry , 977 , S . W . ; Wm . E . Fulford , J . W . ; . Samuel Pollard , 330 , Treas . ; Hy . Lancaster , 330 , Sec ; S . Wesley Stephens , 330 , S . D . ; John Hawke , 330 , J . D . ; Chas . Higman , 330 , l . G . ; and Patrick Carrol , 330 , Tyler .
1 he luncheon was subsequently held in the Savings Bank room adjoining the institute , when about 50 partook of an excellent repast . Among those
present were : Bros . VV . E . Michell , P . M . 152 S , P . P . G . S . W . ; C . Truscott , jun ., 406 , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Rowe , 330 , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Mason , P . M . 496 , P . G . Stwd . ; Joseph Ravvling , P . M . 1071 , P . P . G . D . C ; \ V . Gay , P . M . 49 6 , P . P . G . D . C : F . ] . Hext , jun ., P . M . 330 ; Thos . H . Spier , S . D . 330 ; Henry Jacobs , Org . 3 S 0 ; VV . E . Bristowe , l . G . Wi J . j . Vincent , P . M . 330 ; ] . VV . Higman , P . M . 496 ; 'I ' . B . Watson , Stwd . 330 ; VV . Rooks , 131 , P . G . P .,- W . H . Angwin , 330 ; P . Carrol , 330 , P . P . G . Tyler ; las .
Gifford , S . W . 105 ; A . Percy Davis , 977 , P . G . Stwd . ; H . Jones , VV . M . 1954 ; R . H ., Treffry , S . W . 1 954 ; VV . E . Fulford , J . W . 1 954 ; S . Pollard , Treas . 1 954 ; VV . Stephens . S . D . 1 954 ; J . Hawke , J . D . 1954 ; T . Hawken , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . S . W .,- VV . H . Martyn , P . M . 1529 ; J . deC . Treffry , S . VV . 977 ; W . H . Howard , l . P . M . 1529 ; W . H . Roberts , P . M . 17 S 5 ; F . Bray , l . P . M . 1 7 S 5 ; F . G . Harding , J . W . 17 S 5 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; P . Blake , Stwd . 17 S 5 ; T . Hicks , P . M . ^ 29 ; J . James , S . D . 1529 ; R . P . Edyvean , Sec . 330 ; R . S . Langford , Treas . 17 S 5 ; J . Stribling , J . D . 1785 ; I . R . Butt , l . G . 17 S 5 ; VV . Martyn , D . C . 17 S 5 ; J . Nicholls , 17 S 5 ; J . Haynes , 330 ; F . J . Hext , P . M . 330 , P . P . G . S . W . ; and T . B . Richards ( Callington ) , P . G . S . B .
Masonry In Families.
MASONRY IN FAMILIES .
In our brief obituary a short time since of the Earl of Wemyss and March , Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland , it was pointed out that the deceased nobleman was the fourth of his family who since 1 743 inclusive had held that distinguished position in the Scottish Craft . This is by no means a solitary instance in which Masonry appears to have found favour in the eyes of successive generations of the same family , and it will probably interest not a few of our readers if we enumerate a few of them .
As regards the Royal Family , their almost continuous association with the Craft since 1737 is so well known that we need say little more than that from that year onwards till now every generation has been represented in Masonry . Frederick , Prince of Wales , his sons , the Dukes of York , Cumberland , and Gloucester ; their nephews , George , Prince of Wales , the Dukes of York , Clarence ( afterwards William IV . ) , Kent , Cumberland , and Sussex , and Prince William of Gloucester , son of the above Duke of
Gloucester ; George V . of Hanover , son of Ernest , Duke of Cumberland , afterwards King of Hanover ; the present Prince of Wales and the Dukes of Connaught and Albany , grandsons of the Duke of Kent ; and their cousin , the present Duke of Cumberland . It is only during the 15 years that elapsed between 1751 , when Frederick , Prince of Wales , died , and 1766 , when his sons , the Dukes of York and Gloucester , were initiated , that Freemasonry since 1737 has been unable to boast a Royal Craftsman .
Of other families which have been again and again represented in successive generations in our Fraternity , a very conspicuous instance will be found in the " Dukes of Athole . " John , third Duke , was Grand Master of the " Ancients , " 1771-74 , and from him they obtained their other
designation of " Athole" Masons . John , fourth Duke , was Grand Master of the same body from 1775 to 1781 , and again from 1791 to 1 S 13 ; both these noblemen having been also Grand Masters of Scotland . George , sixth Duke , was Grand Master of Scotland 18 43 to 186 3 ; and John , the seventh and present Duke , is Provincial Grand Master of Perthshire West .
Equally conspicuous is the connection with Masonry of the Earls of Dalhousie , of whom George , eighth Earl , was Grand Master of Scotland 1767-68 ; George , ninth Earl , Grand Master of same 1 S 04 ; Lord Ramsay , afterwards tenth Earl and first Marquis , Grand Master 1 S 36-37 ; and Lord Panmure , afterwards eleventh Earl , Grand Master Scotland , 1 S 70-73 , and also Deputy Grand Master England , while the 12 th and present Earl is also a brother . The Hon . W . R . Maule , of Panmure Ness , first Lord Panmure , was also Grand Master Scotland , 1808-0 .
All three Earls of Zetland have been connected with the Craft , the first Earl as Pro Grand Master in the Grand Mastership of the Duke of Sussex , and the second Earl as Grand Master of England 1 S 43-69 , while the third and present Earl is Prov . Grand Master of North and East Lancashire . Another member of the family , Admiral Sir J . VV . D . Dundas , G . C . B ., was Grand junior Warden in 1830 .
The last two Earls of Shrewsbury and Talbot were Freemasons , the eig hteenth Earl of Shrewsbury having been Grand Senior Warden in 1842 , the nineteenth , who died 1877 , Prov . Grand Master of Staffordshire , while the present Earl is also a brother . Of the Lennox family ( Duke of Richmond , Lennox and Gordon ) , Charles
Duke of Richmond , was Grand Master of England in 1724 ; the late Duke , who died in 1 S 60 , was Prov . Grand Master of Sussex . 1 believe the present Duke is a Craftsman , while his eldest son and heir , the Earl of March , M . P ., was Grand Senior Warden in 1 SS 1 . Lord George Lennox , died 1873 , was Grand Senior Warden in 1831 .
Of other instances may be mentioned George Duke of Manchester , Grand Master of England 1777-82 , whose descendant , the present Duke , is Prov . G . M . Norths and Hunts , the next in the order of succession , Viscount Mandeville , being also a Mason . An ancestor of the present Earl Ferrers , Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , was Grand Master of England in 1762-3 . The first Karl of Donoughmore was Grand Master of
Ireland in 1789 , while the present Earl is a Past Grand Senior Warden of England . The second Duke of Leinsler was twice Grand Master of Ireland , for the first time in 1771-72 , when Marquis of Kildare , and the second time in 1778 . The third Duke was Grand Master of Ireland 1813 to 1874 , and the fourth and present Duke was initiated into Freemasonry in the Apollo University Lodge , No . 357 , Oxford , in 1839 .