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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
A special meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at tic Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday last , for the puruose of voting an address of congratulation to Her Most Gracious . Majesty thc Queen , and thc M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , on the happy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at hvo p . m ., in thc presence of a very large number of brethren of the province , both from Brighton and all parts of the country . The Right Hon . Bro . Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , presided , and thc other Provincial Grand Officers present were Bros . J . H . Scott , Den Prcv . G . M . ; VV . II . Hallett ( Mayor of Brighton ) , -w-lnrr as S . G . W . ; F . Noakes , J . G . W . ; Rev . R . V .
Faithfull Davies , Grand Chaplain ; Gerard l * ord , Grand Reg istrar ; N . P . Freeman , Grand Secretary ; S . Solomon , J . G . Deacon ; J . M . Kidd , G . D . of Ceremonies ; T . R- White , A . G . D . of Ceremonies ; VV . Roe , Grand Organist ; C . W . Hudson , A . Taylor , C . C . Cook , and K . A . Head , Grand Stewards ; and Thomas Hughes , Grand Tyler . Provincial Grand Lodge , after prayer had been offered
liy the Provincial Grand Chaplain , was opened in due form , and in accordance with established custom . The National Anthem was then sung , Bro . Broadbridge exquisitely rendering the solos , accompanied hy Bro . Roe , Prov . Grand Organist , on the pianoforte , Bros . G . Cole and Hannay assisting in the singing , whicii was enthusiastically taken up by the brethren . Letters of apology ar . d telegiams for non-attendance were acknowledged from various brethren , including Lord
Arthur Hill ( who claimed excuse consequent on his Parliamentary duties ) , Bros . Kuhe , Trollope , Stride , Ilcnty , McCarrogher , Kev . Cave-Brown , Kev . George Smith , Molesworth , Duke , Francis , Harmes , Lewis , Nash , K . Crosskey , L . W . IJ . Williams , and others . The K . W . GRAN'O MASTER , whose rising was thc signal for warm Masonic applause , then addressed the brethren . He said : Brethren , I have though it my duty .
after some little consideration , to call the present meeting for the purpose of affording an opportunity for us of expressing' our indignation at the dastardly crime whicii has occurred in the attempt to assassinate our beloved Sovereign . ( Hear , hear . ) And 1 think I should have neglected my Masonic duties if I had not done this , hut even before doing it I took counsel with the Grand Registrar , and he advised me by all means to call thc
meeting , and thus set an example to other provinces . ( Hear , hear . ) I also felt that an opportunity should be afforded us of expressing our feelings towards our exalted Brother , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and of congratulating liim upon the marvellous escape of our beloved Sovereign , of congratulating him , the Koyal Family , and and the whole of the nation on that providential escape . I am sure that every man in this kingdom . no matter what
his creed or politics may he , is imbued with a feeling of loyal affection towards that gracious lady who reigns over tis . I therefore called this meeting , and delighted I am in seeing in such an assembly so large and influential a response to my call . I trust we shall never again he called upon to meet in Provincial Grand Lodge under similar circumstances , hut that our beloved Ouecn may long reign uver us , blessed by the G . A . O . T . U . 7 reigning over a
prosperous people and a happy nation . ( Applause . ) Sir waiter concluded by moving that addresses in accordance with thc spirit of the observations he had made be prepared and forwarded to Her Majesty the Ouecn and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . ~ Bro . J . II . Scurr , D . Prov . G . M ., formally seconded , and the motion was unanimously adopted . Bro . Capt . BKAITHWAITIC asked if the presentation of the addresses would be made before the Grand Lodge on
the following Wednesday , or would it be a separate affair ; The Pitov . GKAN-D MASIEK stated that nt the present moment he was afraid he could not answer the question . It appeared that thc addresses would have to be sent np to London to be engrossed , and if they could get them back in sufficient time they would on Wednesday be in the hands ot Ihe Grand Sec . for presentation to the Prince of VVales . The Pitov . G . M . then moved the adoption of the foiluw ' m-j address :
" Io the Ouecn s Most Kxcellent Majesty . " May it plcasc ~ your Majesty , " Wc , your Majesty ' s true and loyal subjects , the rrccmasons of the Province of Sussex , venture to approach your Majesty in order to express our horror and detestation uf thc dastardly crime which has so recently endangered your Majesty ' s most precious life . We render hearty thanks to Almi ghty God that 1 le preserved your Alajesty unhurt from Ihiscowardlv assault , and we mav that vour MaiesYv
may live long to be a blessing to your people , and the object ui their devoted loyalty and love . " . Hro . JOHN * II . Scorr , P . G . D . Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex , wid : Right D . Prcv . Grand Master and Brethren , I beg to second the resolution you have just proposed , but before tuuehing upon it , 1 must in the name of the brethren prcsint , whose wishes I am sure I anticipate , thank you , sir , 'or calling us together and so giving us this opportunity of
expressing our loyalty to our Sovereign the Ouecn , and our J" ) ' at her merciful preservation . Within tlie last twelve months , no less than three attempts have been made on the Jives of the chief rulers of kingdoms and states . Two of tnirm , you know , were fatal . But , happily for England , our wrkived Sovereign has escaped the danger of assassination , and wc have the satisfaction of knowing that the atrocious crime has no origin cither in political rancouror in personal
levcnge . liut yet there aie those who say that in the mani-Cbtations of rejoicing throughout the land and the number's addresses of congratulations which are duly pouring in ' c ? re making a gieat fuss about nothing , seeing that Her j ' . jJ J - ' s * y was not only not killed , but neither hurt nor "glitcncd . Now , brethren , we may be making a great faM * '' is not a , Kmt "" thing , for had ( he deed been til , instead of now being transported with joy , we , and not onl
y , > t - , i £ n „| is | , people , but the whole of Ku ' rope , ' nierica , and the civilised world would be mourning the loss j ,- I " - ' Vury best monarch whoever sat upon the throne of ,-ngland . It is no idle supposition that the attempt might iave been fatal , for the pistol was loaded , the bullet was isci-ai- jred . and had the aim been true , who can tell what In "' Saster might have been ? Had it been fatal it would ve beQ n small consolation to us to have known that Her
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Majesty lost her life . at the hands of a miscreant or a madman , instead of by apolitical assassin , as was the case with the late Fmperor of Russia , or by diabolical and malignant revenge , as was the case with the late noble President of thc United States of America . Therefore we do rejoice , and rejoice in our rejoicing that it has pleased Almighty God to spare thc life of our beloved Ouecn . 'The remarks of Bro . Scott werc received throughout
with warm expressions ol appreciation , and at thc close thereof , the motion was put and unanimously adopted . The PRO \ . G . M . again rose and said : I now move " That the brethren of the Province of Sussex , do offer thc heartiest congratulations to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Grand Master , on the happy escape of Her Majesty from the cowardly attack which has so recently endangered her life . "
1 he following address to H . R . H . was then read r — "To His Royal Highness thc Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of Free and Accepted Masons of England , R . G ., Sic , XX . " May it please your Royal Highness . " At a meeting of the Freemasons of the Province of Sussex , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday , March nth , 1 SS 2 , the R . W . Bro . Sir VV . VV . Burrell
Bart ., Prov . G . M ., in the chair , for the purpose of voting an address ol congratulation to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Ouecn , and the M . W . the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , on the happy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger . " "It was unanimously resolved : "That the brethren of the Province of Sussex offer their heartiest congratulations to H . R . H . the Prince of
Wales , their M . W . Grand Master , on the happy escape of Her Majesty the Queen from the cowardly attack which has so recently endangered her life . " The PROV . S . G . W . ( Mayor of Brighton ) seconded . He observed * . Thc occasion of our meeting is both extraordinary and exceptional . It is a meeting of Masons congregated together for the purpose of expressing their thanks to the Almighty God for the preservation of our
beloved Sovereign from the dangerous attack of a would-be assassin . The occasion is of so exceptional a character that even the history of the Brighton Corporation ( a meeting of which assembled for a similar purpose I attended yesterday ) can present no similar record . I am especially glad to be present at this large and influential assemblage of Masons to-day , for the purpose . of congratulating Her Majesty and His Koyal Highness , and to have this
opportunity of expressing towards them how strong are our feelings of loyalty and devotion . ( Applause . ) this motion also having been unanimously adopted , the brethren rose en masse whilst Bro . Broadbridge , accompanied by Bro . Koe , gave the salvos , all uniting in thc beautiful semi-national anthem , "God bless the Prince of Wales . " Ihe P . S . G . W ., liro . ll . \ Ll . liiT , again rose and moved
that the addresses agreed to be engrossed on vellum , signed by theG . M ., D . G . M ., G . R ., and G . S ., and forwarded for presentation . Hro . NOAKKS , P . G . J . W ., briefly seconded , and the motion being carried item , dis ., Grand Lodge was closed in solemn form . In addition to the acting ofliccrs of tlie Provincial Grand Lodge , there were also present the following brethren :
Bros . G . Stone , P . P . G .: * -.. » ., P . M . -ii ami i-. o * : W . Hudson , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . . - , 15 ; J . M . Reed , P . P . G . S ., W . M . 7 . 12 ; J . 1-berall , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 31 s and if . id ; W . G . German , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . i .-o' . ; W . Marchant , P . M . 31 * , P . P . A . D . C ; G . Smith , P . P . G . P . ; W . Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Whatford , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Dennis , P . P . G . R . ; I * :. Carpenter , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Byarp , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . King , P . P . G . O ., Sec . 271 ; II . Abbey , P . P . Ll ) .
O . N . Kyat , P . P . G . Supt . of Winks ; W . Sunthett , P . M . 5 S , G . S . L ; VV , II . Farncombe , P . M . ; n . A . | . Hawkes , P . P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sword-bearer ; W . Nell , P . P . G . P ,, P . M . i 6-, 0 ; F . Harrison , P . P . G . I . W ., Hants and Isle of Wight ; | . Dixon , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 272 ; W . R . Wood , P . G . W . ; " C . W . Fennis , P . P . Supt . of Works ; | . Hudson , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire ; W . VV . Fenner , P . P . G . S . B . ; II . VV . Charrington , P . P . S . D ,, Dorset and Surrey ; C . R . Burrell ,
P . P . S . G . Warden ; C . J . Smith , P . P . G . W . ; J . Braithwaite , IS 20 , P . M . P . R . G . Herts ; II . Payne , 315 ; I .. G . Frankcl , S . W . 76 ' oj W . L . Thomas , W . M . 1141 ; J . Stedman , 1503 ; F . Sundiusr Smith , P . M . 2715 T . PacUham , P . M . 315 ; W . M . Burrell , 1 S 29 ; J . Ridge , J . W . -, R . T . Nye , J . D . . ' , 15 ; R . Allison , J . D . 1 S 21 ; W . D . Stone ,
S . W . 311 ; G . V . Hyde , -515 ; R . T . Kllis , , . 503 ; C . Hri-coe , P . M . 311 ; G . Crcfwcll , P . M . 5 < ; F . Duke , JO ; P . M . ** S ; T . Berry , D . C . 1 S 21 ; C . A . Head , W . M . Kny ; A . J . Carpenter , ISJCJ ; W . J . Schofield , 315 ; J . A . Honey , 311 ; W . Gombcrg , 1821 ; VV . A . Cardwell , W . M . 91 O ; G . Cole , Sec . I'y'i ; H . VV . G . Abell , 171 ) 7 ; and . othcrs .
Wedding Present To The Duke Of Albany.
WEDDING PRESENT TO THE DUKE OF ALBANY .
The following circular has been issued by the Grand Secretary : " Sa , Red Lion-square , Holborn , W . C . " Jth March , 1 SS 2 . " It has been considered desirable , on the suggestion of
the Grand Master , submitted to , and unanimously approved by , the General Board , that a fund be forthwith raised by the voluntary offerings of the Mark Master Masons under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge , for thc purpose of providing a lilting and suitable wedding present to llic illustrious prince who has so recently accepted high rank amongst them , on the occasion of His Royal Ilighness ' s
marriage , to mark at once their appreciation of the honour conferred , and as a substantial proof of the sincerity uf their congratulations on so interesting and auspicious an event , with their cordial good wishes that it may permanently conduce to His Royal Ilighness's happiness and comfort . " Lodges and individual members are invited to contribute , in amounts not exceeding £ 10 . A form is enclosed
on which may be entered such sum as you may be disposed to remit . Your early co-operation is earnestly invited . "I may add that it has been formally ascertained that Ihe proposed wedding gift will be acceptable to His Royal Highness . " By command of the M . W . Grand Master , " FREDERICK BI * S ' CI *** S . " ( P . G . J . W . ) Grand Secretary . "
Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of England And Wales.
GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
A meeting ol thc Grand Lodge ol Mark Master Masons has been summoned for Tuesday next , at six o ' clock , when the M . W . Grand Master will move : " That an address be respectfully presented to Ilcr Most Gracious Majesty thc Ouecn by this Grand Lodge , which
shall express the horror and indignation ot all Mark Master Masons under Grand Lodge , at thc atrocious attempt on the life of Her Majesty , and their sense of deep and lasting gratitude at Her Majesty's happy escape under Divine Providence . " " That an address of congratulation be presented to
I I . R . I I . the Duke ol Albany , P . G . M . M . M ., on his approaching marriage . " Alotion to be proposed r "That a grant of £ -5 he made out of Grand Lodge funds , towards the subscription to the "Wedding Presentation Fund . "
Masonic Balls.
MASONIC BALLS .
ROYAL SUSSKX MARK LODGK No . 75 . Under thc auspices of the above lodge , a ball took place on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in tlie Music Room , Royal Pavilion . The gathering was a most enjoyable one , and the dancing was continued from nine o ' clock till shortly after live the following morning to an
excellent programme of music carried out by Bro . Devin ' s band . Light refreshments were provided in the North Drawing-room and a supper in the Banqueting-room , the catering of Bros . Sayers and Marks giving universal satisfaction . No small share of Ihe success of the ball was due to the excellent arrangements made by the Honorary Secretaries ( Bros . VV . G . Baylis and K . Bridges ) , who
were ably assisted by the Stewards , Bros . T . j . Pulley , G . M . S . D ., W . M . ; W . T . Clarke , W . M . elect . ; C . ' . J . Carter , and R . Paige . The following is a list of the company present : Miss Arnold , Hro . W . G . Bayliss , Mrs . Bayliss , Mrs . Bateman , Mr . G . Barnes , Mrs . Barnes , Bros . A . Burrows , K . Bridger , Mrs . K . Bridger , Bro . VV . T . Clarke , Mrs . VV . T . Clarke , Mr . J . T . Clarke , Mrs . Clarke , Mr .
Cresswell , Mrs * Cresswell , liro . L . J . Carter , Mrs . C . | . Carter , Mr . Cheshire . Hro . P . Cluuguis , Mi-s Cbargnis , Bro . Dale , Miss Dick , Miss A . Llliott , Mr . G . Klliott , Bro . G . Fieldus , Mrs . G . Fieldus , Miss Fleming , Bro . M . Grinberg , Miss Grinberg , Bid . I lornblower , Mr . I ! . Harper , Bro . J . B . Hannay , Mr . Hacker , Miss Hacker , Mr . W . Hammond , Miss Hammond , Miss llannett , Mrs . llannett , Bio . F . W . Hyde ,
Mr . C . Ide , Mrs . C . Ide , Mr . I * . A . Johnson , Bros . | . Leleu , S . R . Legg , Mrs . Legg , Mr . Metcalfe , Miss Metcalfe , Bros . Partridge , T . | . Pulley , Mrs . Pulley , Hro . R . Paige , Mr . J . II . Pag-, Mrs . Page , Mr . C . F . Phillips , Mr . Pointing , Mrs . Stanhope , Miss Blanche Stanhope , Sir . J . Stride , inn .,
Bro . l . Srniinck , Mr . R . Stevens , Miss Vernham , Miss Vallance , Mi ,-, Wright , Miss Watson , Bro . C . j . Watson , Miss K . Watson , Mr . R . While , Mr-. White , ' Mr . Ward , Bro . R . Willard , Mrs . R . Willard , Mr . Weston , Mr . C . Weston , Mrs . C . Weston , Mrs . Weston , Mr . Welbyc , Mr . Young , Mrs . Young .
MKKSKY LODGK , No . . ¦;; . On the loth inst ., a Masonic reunion took place under the auspices of thc above lodge in the Music Hall , Old Chester-road , I ' ranmere , Birkenhead . There was a large gathering of the biethren , and the proceedings werc rendered all the more pleasant and enjoyable by the presence
of a number of ladies . Bio . J . T . Thompson , W . M . of the Mersey Lodge , presided , and there werc also present Bros . John Dutton , P . M . 477 , P . G . S . B . ; | olin W . Ballard , P . P . G . S . W . Lan ,-. ; I . Jacobs , 11 S 2 ; I ) . Fraser , P . M . ; W . Uirniw-U , P . M . ; aiwl V . Thompson , P . M . . 177 ; K . Kvans , S . W . ; T . Ingclield , J . W . ; T . C . Thorburn , S . D . ; R . Hell , I . G . ; G . Dicken , | . Oliver , H . II . Newman , W
M . Asher , . 177 ; and others . Amongst the visitors were Dr . Lamb , Messrs . J . Lamb , W . Inglclicld , James Downhani , C . Beckett , and others . An excellent dinner was served at the Tranmerc Castle I Intel . The only toast was that of "The ( Jueeii , " proposed by the presiding W . M ., who , in thc course of some remarks , referred to thc recent
dastardly attempt on the lifeof Her Majesty- a deed which they all looked upon with the greatest abhoriencc . The Ouceii enjoyed the love and affection of all her subjects , and the loyalty of Freemasons to the throne was well known throughout the empire . The National Anthem was then sung , after which the hall was cleared for a ball , and dancing was kept up with spirit for several hour ,.
LODGK OF ISRAKL , No . -502 . The annual ball in connection ' . villi this lodge , in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached lo the lodge , took place at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , ou Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst . 'I heannual merry meeting of the niembcrsand their fair friends is invairabfy one ol the most enjoyable Masonic re-unions of the season , and the gathering on this
occasion was even more successful than ever . Last year a considerable sum was added to the funds of the Israel charity , and it is fully expected even a larger amount will besccuredas the result of the ball of 1 SS 2 . The assembly was under the distinguished patronage of Bro . the Right Hon . the Karl of Latboni , Provincial Grand Master , and the Countess of Lathom . The brethren appeared in Masonic
clothing , aim many other ofliccrs Irom other lodges attended , amongst the company being Bros . II . II . Tobias , P . M ., P . G . Superintendent of Works ; A . Levy , P . M ., P . D . G . T . Griqualand ; Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R , II . K . Wright , lion . Sec . 1502 ; M . P . Tueski , S . W . ; . VI . Hart , P . M ., Treasurer ; II , De Frece , Gabriclson , S . D . and otheis . The arrangements were entrusted to an efficient staff of Stewards , the captain of which was Bro .
Philip S . Levy . S . S ., assisted by Bio . II . Archer , J . S . The officers of the General Committee were r Bros . ' M . Aronsberg , W . M ., President ; A . Lyons , Hon Treasurer ; II . M . Silver , J . D ., Hon , Secretary ; " S . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; and A . Levy , Master ol the Ceremonies . Upwards of 200 ladies and gentlemen were present , and thc ball was in every respect eminently successful . A choice programme of music was gone through , and dancin ** - was sustained with vigour until an early hour in the morning .
Bro . thc Rt . Mon . Lord Lei gh , P . G . M . Warwickshire , opened a new coffee tavern , at Coventry , on Wednesday last ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
A special meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at tic Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday last , for the puruose of voting an address of congratulation to Her Most Gracious . Majesty thc Queen , and thc M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , on the happy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger .
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at hvo p . m ., in thc presence of a very large number of brethren of the province , both from Brighton and all parts of the country . The Right Hon . Bro . Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , presided , and thc other Provincial Grand Officers present were Bros . J . H . Scott , Den Prcv . G . M . ; VV . II . Hallett ( Mayor of Brighton ) , -w-lnrr as S . G . W . ; F . Noakes , J . G . W . ; Rev . R . V .
Faithfull Davies , Grand Chaplain ; Gerard l * ord , Grand Reg istrar ; N . P . Freeman , Grand Secretary ; S . Solomon , J . G . Deacon ; J . M . Kidd , G . D . of Ceremonies ; T . R- White , A . G . D . of Ceremonies ; VV . Roe , Grand Organist ; C . W . Hudson , A . Taylor , C . C . Cook , and K . A . Head , Grand Stewards ; and Thomas Hughes , Grand Tyler . Provincial Grand Lodge , after prayer had been offered
liy the Provincial Grand Chaplain , was opened in due form , and in accordance with established custom . The National Anthem was then sung , Bro . Broadbridge exquisitely rendering the solos , accompanied hy Bro . Roe , Prov . Grand Organist , on the pianoforte , Bros . G . Cole and Hannay assisting in the singing , whicii was enthusiastically taken up by the brethren . Letters of apology ar . d telegiams for non-attendance were acknowledged from various brethren , including Lord
Arthur Hill ( who claimed excuse consequent on his Parliamentary duties ) , Bros . Kuhe , Trollope , Stride , Ilcnty , McCarrogher , Kev . Cave-Brown , Kev . George Smith , Molesworth , Duke , Francis , Harmes , Lewis , Nash , K . Crosskey , L . W . IJ . Williams , and others . The K . W . GRAN'O MASTER , whose rising was thc signal for warm Masonic applause , then addressed the brethren . He said : Brethren , I have though it my duty .
after some little consideration , to call the present meeting for the purpose of affording an opportunity for us of expressing' our indignation at the dastardly crime whicii has occurred in the attempt to assassinate our beloved Sovereign . ( Hear , hear . ) And 1 think I should have neglected my Masonic duties if I had not done this , hut even before doing it I took counsel with the Grand Registrar , and he advised me by all means to call thc
meeting , and thus set an example to other provinces . ( Hear , hear . ) I also felt that an opportunity should be afforded us of expressing our feelings towards our exalted Brother , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and of congratulating liim upon the marvellous escape of our beloved Sovereign , of congratulating him , the Koyal Family , and and the whole of the nation on that providential escape . I am sure that every man in this kingdom . no matter what
his creed or politics may he , is imbued with a feeling of loyal affection towards that gracious lady who reigns over tis . I therefore called this meeting , and delighted I am in seeing in such an assembly so large and influential a response to my call . I trust we shall never again he called upon to meet in Provincial Grand Lodge under similar circumstances , hut that our beloved Ouecn may long reign uver us , blessed by the G . A . O . T . U . 7 reigning over a
prosperous people and a happy nation . ( Applause . ) Sir waiter concluded by moving that addresses in accordance with thc spirit of the observations he had made be prepared and forwarded to Her Majesty the Ouecn and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . ~ Bro . J . II . Scurr , D . Prov . G . M ., formally seconded , and the motion was unanimously adopted . Bro . Capt . BKAITHWAITIC asked if the presentation of the addresses would be made before the Grand Lodge on
the following Wednesday , or would it be a separate affair ; The Pitov . GKAN-D MASIEK stated that nt the present moment he was afraid he could not answer the question . It appeared that thc addresses would have to be sent np to London to be engrossed , and if they could get them back in sufficient time they would on Wednesday be in the hands ot Ihe Grand Sec . for presentation to the Prince of VVales . The Pitov . G . M . then moved the adoption of the foiluw ' m-j address :
" Io the Ouecn s Most Kxcellent Majesty . " May it plcasc ~ your Majesty , " Wc , your Majesty ' s true and loyal subjects , the rrccmasons of the Province of Sussex , venture to approach your Majesty in order to express our horror and detestation uf thc dastardly crime which has so recently endangered your Majesty ' s most precious life . We render hearty thanks to Almi ghty God that 1 le preserved your Alajesty unhurt from Ihiscowardlv assault , and we mav that vour MaiesYv
may live long to be a blessing to your people , and the object ui their devoted loyalty and love . " . Hro . JOHN * II . Scorr , P . G . D . Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex , wid : Right D . Prcv . Grand Master and Brethren , I beg to second the resolution you have just proposed , but before tuuehing upon it , 1 must in the name of the brethren prcsint , whose wishes I am sure I anticipate , thank you , sir , 'or calling us together and so giving us this opportunity of
expressing our loyalty to our Sovereign the Ouecn , and our J" ) ' at her merciful preservation . Within tlie last twelve months , no less than three attempts have been made on the Jives of the chief rulers of kingdoms and states . Two of tnirm , you know , were fatal . But , happily for England , our wrkived Sovereign has escaped the danger of assassination , and wc have the satisfaction of knowing that the atrocious crime has no origin cither in political rancouror in personal
levcnge . liut yet there aie those who say that in the mani-Cbtations of rejoicing throughout the land and the number's addresses of congratulations which are duly pouring in ' c ? re making a gieat fuss about nothing , seeing that Her j ' . jJ J - ' s * y was not only not killed , but neither hurt nor "glitcncd . Now , brethren , we may be making a great faM * '' is not a , Kmt "" thing , for had ( he deed been til , instead of now being transported with joy , we , and not onl
y , > t - , i £ n „| is | , people , but the whole of Ku ' rope , ' nierica , and the civilised world would be mourning the loss j ,- I " - ' Vury best monarch whoever sat upon the throne of ,-ngland . It is no idle supposition that the attempt might iave been fatal , for the pistol was loaded , the bullet was isci-ai- jred . and had the aim been true , who can tell what In "' Saster might have been ? Had it been fatal it would ve beQ n small consolation to us to have known that Her
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Majesty lost her life . at the hands of a miscreant or a madman , instead of by apolitical assassin , as was the case with the late Fmperor of Russia , or by diabolical and malignant revenge , as was the case with the late noble President of thc United States of America . Therefore we do rejoice , and rejoice in our rejoicing that it has pleased Almighty God to spare thc life of our beloved Ouecn . 'The remarks of Bro . Scott werc received throughout
with warm expressions ol appreciation , and at thc close thereof , the motion was put and unanimously adopted . The PRO \ . G . M . again rose and said : I now move " That the brethren of the Province of Sussex , do offer thc heartiest congratulations to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Grand Master , on the happy escape of Her Majesty from the cowardly attack which has so recently endangered her life . "
1 he following address to H . R . H . was then read r — "To His Royal Highness thc Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of Free and Accepted Masons of England , R . G ., Sic , XX . " May it please your Royal Highness . " At a meeting of the Freemasons of the Province of Sussex , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday , March nth , 1 SS 2 , the R . W . Bro . Sir VV . VV . Burrell
Bart ., Prov . G . M ., in the chair , for the purpose of voting an address ol congratulation to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Ouecn , and the M . W . the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , on the happy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger . " "It was unanimously resolved : "That the brethren of the Province of Sussex offer their heartiest congratulations to H . R . H . the Prince of
Wales , their M . W . Grand Master , on the happy escape of Her Majesty the Queen from the cowardly attack which has so recently endangered her life . " The PROV . S . G . W . ( Mayor of Brighton ) seconded . He observed * . Thc occasion of our meeting is both extraordinary and exceptional . It is a meeting of Masons congregated together for the purpose of expressing their thanks to the Almighty God for the preservation of our
beloved Sovereign from the dangerous attack of a would-be assassin . The occasion is of so exceptional a character that even the history of the Brighton Corporation ( a meeting of which assembled for a similar purpose I attended yesterday ) can present no similar record . I am especially glad to be present at this large and influential assemblage of Masons to-day , for the purpose . of congratulating Her Majesty and His Koyal Highness , and to have this
opportunity of expressing towards them how strong are our feelings of loyalty and devotion . ( Applause . ) this motion also having been unanimously adopted , the brethren rose en masse whilst Bro . Broadbridge , accompanied by Bro . Koe , gave the salvos , all uniting in thc beautiful semi-national anthem , "God bless the Prince of Wales . " Ihe P . S . G . W ., liro . ll . \ Ll . liiT , again rose and moved
that the addresses agreed to be engrossed on vellum , signed by theG . M ., D . G . M ., G . R ., and G . S ., and forwarded for presentation . Hro . NOAKKS , P . G . J . W ., briefly seconded , and the motion being carried item , dis ., Grand Lodge was closed in solemn form . In addition to the acting ofliccrs of tlie Provincial Grand Lodge , there were also present the following brethren :
Bros . G . Stone , P . P . G .: * -.. » ., P . M . -ii ami i-. o * : W . Hudson , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M . . - , 15 ; J . M . Reed , P . P . G . S ., W . M . 7 . 12 ; J . 1-berall , P . P . G . P ., P . M . 31 s and if . id ; W . G . German , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . i .-o' . ; W . Marchant , P . M . 31 * , P . P . A . D . C ; G . Smith , P . P . G . P . ; W . Smith , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Whatford , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Dennis , P . P . G . R . ; I * :. Carpenter , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Byarp , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . King , P . P . G . O ., Sec . 271 ; II . Abbey , P . P . Ll ) .
O . N . Kyat , P . P . G . Supt . of Winks ; W . Sunthett , P . M . 5 S , G . S . L ; VV , II . Farncombe , P . M . ; n . A . | . Hawkes , P . P . G . S . B ., P . G . Sword-bearer ; W . Nell , P . P . G . P ,, P . M . i 6-, 0 ; F . Harrison , P . P . G . I . W ., Hants and Isle of Wight ; | . Dixon , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . 272 ; W . R . Wood , P . G . W . ; " C . W . Fennis , P . P . Supt . of Works ; | . Hudson , P . P . G . P . Staffordshire ; W . VV . Fenner , P . P . G . S . B . ; II . VV . Charrington , P . P . S . D ,, Dorset and Surrey ; C . R . Burrell ,
P . P . S . G . Warden ; C . J . Smith , P . P . G . W . ; J . Braithwaite , IS 20 , P . M . P . R . G . Herts ; II . Payne , 315 ; I .. G . Frankcl , S . W . 76 ' oj W . L . Thomas , W . M . 1141 ; J . Stedman , 1503 ; F . Sundiusr Smith , P . M . 2715 T . PacUham , P . M . 315 ; W . M . Burrell , 1 S 29 ; J . Ridge , J . W . -, R . T . Nye , J . D . . ' , 15 ; R . Allison , J . D . 1 S 21 ; W . D . Stone ,
S . W . 311 ; G . V . Hyde , -515 ; R . T . Kllis , , . 503 ; C . Hri-coe , P . M . 311 ; G . Crcfwcll , P . M . 5 < ; F . Duke , JO ; P . M . ** S ; T . Berry , D . C . 1 S 21 ; C . A . Head , W . M . Kny ; A . J . Carpenter , ISJCJ ; W . J . Schofield , 315 ; J . A . Honey , 311 ; W . Gombcrg , 1821 ; VV . A . Cardwell , W . M . 91 O ; G . Cole , Sec . I'y'i ; H . VV . G . Abell , 171 ) 7 ; and . othcrs .
Wedding Present To The Duke Of Albany.
WEDDING PRESENT TO THE DUKE OF ALBANY .
The following circular has been issued by the Grand Secretary : " Sa , Red Lion-square , Holborn , W . C . " Jth March , 1 SS 2 . " It has been considered desirable , on the suggestion of
the Grand Master , submitted to , and unanimously approved by , the General Board , that a fund be forthwith raised by the voluntary offerings of the Mark Master Masons under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge , for thc purpose of providing a lilting and suitable wedding present to llic illustrious prince who has so recently accepted high rank amongst them , on the occasion of His Royal Ilighness ' s
marriage , to mark at once their appreciation of the honour conferred , and as a substantial proof of the sincerity uf their congratulations on so interesting and auspicious an event , with their cordial good wishes that it may permanently conduce to His Royal Ilighness's happiness and comfort . " Lodges and individual members are invited to contribute , in amounts not exceeding £ 10 . A form is enclosed
on which may be entered such sum as you may be disposed to remit . Your early co-operation is earnestly invited . "I may add that it has been formally ascertained that Ihe proposed wedding gift will be acceptable to His Royal Highness . " By command of the M . W . Grand Master , " FREDERICK BI * S ' CI *** S . " ( P . G . J . W . ) Grand Secretary . "
Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons Of England And Wales.
GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
A meeting ol thc Grand Lodge ol Mark Master Masons has been summoned for Tuesday next , at six o ' clock , when the M . W . Grand Master will move : " That an address be respectfully presented to Ilcr Most Gracious Majesty thc Ouecn by this Grand Lodge , which
shall express the horror and indignation ot all Mark Master Masons under Grand Lodge , at thc atrocious attempt on the life of Her Majesty , and their sense of deep and lasting gratitude at Her Majesty's happy escape under Divine Providence . " " That an address of congratulation be presented to
I I . R . I I . the Duke ol Albany , P . G . M . M . M ., on his approaching marriage . " Alotion to be proposed r "That a grant of £ -5 he made out of Grand Lodge funds , towards the subscription to the "Wedding Presentation Fund . "
Masonic Balls.
MASONIC BALLS .
ROYAL SUSSKX MARK LODGK No . 75 . Under thc auspices of the above lodge , a ball took place on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in tlie Music Room , Royal Pavilion . The gathering was a most enjoyable one , and the dancing was continued from nine o ' clock till shortly after live the following morning to an
excellent programme of music carried out by Bro . Devin ' s band . Light refreshments were provided in the North Drawing-room and a supper in the Banqueting-room , the catering of Bros . Sayers and Marks giving universal satisfaction . No small share of Ihe success of the ball was due to the excellent arrangements made by the Honorary Secretaries ( Bros . VV . G . Baylis and K . Bridges ) , who
were ably assisted by the Stewards , Bros . T . j . Pulley , G . M . S . D ., W . M . ; W . T . Clarke , W . M . elect . ; C . ' . J . Carter , and R . Paige . The following is a list of the company present : Miss Arnold , Hro . W . G . Bayliss , Mrs . Bayliss , Mrs . Bateman , Mr . G . Barnes , Mrs . Barnes , Bros . A . Burrows , K . Bridger , Mrs . K . Bridger , Bro . VV . T . Clarke , Mrs . VV . T . Clarke , Mr . J . T . Clarke , Mrs . Clarke , Mr .
Cresswell , Mrs * Cresswell , liro . L . J . Carter , Mrs . C . | . Carter , Mr . Cheshire . Hro . P . Cluuguis , Mi-s Cbargnis , Bro . Dale , Miss Dick , Miss A . Llliott , Mr . G . Klliott , Bro . G . Fieldus , Mrs . G . Fieldus , Miss Fleming , Bro . M . Grinberg , Miss Grinberg , Bid . I lornblower , Mr . I ! . Harper , Bro . J . B . Hannay , Mr . Hacker , Miss Hacker , Mr . W . Hammond , Miss Hammond , Miss llannett , Mrs . llannett , Bio . F . W . Hyde ,
Mr . C . Ide , Mrs . C . Ide , Mr . I * . A . Johnson , Bros . | . Leleu , S . R . Legg , Mrs . Legg , Mr . Metcalfe , Miss Metcalfe , Bros . Partridge , T . | . Pulley , Mrs . Pulley , Hro . R . Paige , Mr . J . II . Pag-, Mrs . Page , Mr . C . F . Phillips , Mr . Pointing , Mrs . Stanhope , Miss Blanche Stanhope , Sir . J . Stride , inn .,
Bro . l . Srniinck , Mr . R . Stevens , Miss Vernham , Miss Vallance , Mi ,-, Wright , Miss Watson , Bro . C . j . Watson , Miss K . Watson , Mr . R . While , Mr-. White , ' Mr . Ward , Bro . R . Willard , Mrs . R . Willard , Mr . Weston , Mr . C . Weston , Mrs . C . Weston , Mrs . Weston , Mr . Welbyc , Mr . Young , Mrs . Young .
MKKSKY LODGK , No . . ¦;; . On the loth inst ., a Masonic reunion took place under the auspices of thc above lodge in the Music Hall , Old Chester-road , I ' ranmere , Birkenhead . There was a large gathering of the biethren , and the proceedings werc rendered all the more pleasant and enjoyable by the presence
of a number of ladies . Bio . J . T . Thompson , W . M . of the Mersey Lodge , presided , and there werc also present Bros . John Dutton , P . M . 477 , P . G . S . B . ; | olin W . Ballard , P . P . G . S . W . Lan ,-. ; I . Jacobs , 11 S 2 ; I ) . Fraser , P . M . ; W . Uirniw-U , P . M . ; aiwl V . Thompson , P . M . . 177 ; K . Kvans , S . W . ; T . Ingclield , J . W . ; T . C . Thorburn , S . D . ; R . Hell , I . G . ; G . Dicken , | . Oliver , H . II . Newman , W
M . Asher , . 177 ; and others . Amongst the visitors were Dr . Lamb , Messrs . J . Lamb , W . Inglclicld , James Downhani , C . Beckett , and others . An excellent dinner was served at the Tranmerc Castle I Intel . The only toast was that of "The ( Jueeii , " proposed by the presiding W . M ., who , in thc course of some remarks , referred to thc recent
dastardly attempt on the lifeof Her Majesty- a deed which they all looked upon with the greatest abhoriencc . The Ouceii enjoyed the love and affection of all her subjects , and the loyalty of Freemasons to the throne was well known throughout the empire . The National Anthem was then sung , after which the hall was cleared for a ball , and dancing was kept up with spirit for several hour ,.
LODGK OF ISRAKL , No . -502 . The annual ball in connection ' . villi this lodge , in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached lo the lodge , took place at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , ou Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst . 'I heannual merry meeting of the niembcrsand their fair friends is invairabfy one ol the most enjoyable Masonic re-unions of the season , and the gathering on this
occasion was even more successful than ever . Last year a considerable sum was added to the funds of the Israel charity , and it is fully expected even a larger amount will besccuredas the result of the ball of 1 SS 2 . The assembly was under the distinguished patronage of Bro . the Right Hon . the Karl of Latboni , Provincial Grand Master , and the Countess of Lathom . The brethren appeared in Masonic
clothing , aim many other ofliccrs Irom other lodges attended , amongst the company being Bros . II . II . Tobias , P . M ., P . G . Superintendent of Works ; A . Levy , P . M ., P . D . G . T . Griqualand ; Ralph Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . R , II . K . Wright , lion . Sec . 1502 ; M . P . Tueski , S . W . ; . VI . Hart , P . M ., Treasurer ; II , De Frece , Gabriclson , S . D . and otheis . The arrangements were entrusted to an efficient staff of Stewards , the captain of which was Bro .
Philip S . Levy . S . S ., assisted by Bio . II . Archer , J . S . The officers of the General Committee were r Bros . ' M . Aronsberg , W . M ., President ; A . Lyons , Hon Treasurer ; II . M . Silver , J . D ., Hon , Secretary ; " S . J . Henochsberg , I . P . M . ; and A . Levy , Master ol the Ceremonies . Upwards of 200 ladies and gentlemen were present , and thc ball was in every respect eminently successful . A choice programme of music was gone through , and dancin ** - was sustained with vigour until an early hour in the morning .
Bro . thc Rt . Mon . Lord Lei gh , P . G . M . Warwickshire , opened a new coffee tavern , at Coventry , on Wednesday last ,