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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Quarterly Court of the Girls' School was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., and Patron of the Institution . Among those present were Bros . H . Smith , John Wordsworth , F . R . Spaull , A . C . Spaull , W . H . Main , A . H . Tattershall , J . P . Piatt , J . G . Le Feuvre , A . Torkington , C . F . Matier , G . Ward
Y ' erry , and Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary . The advertisement convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of the last confirmed , and the formal business having been dealt with , Scrutineers were chosen , and the election of 14 girls from an approved list of 30 was proceeded with , Votes of thanks to the Scrutineers and Chairman concluded the proceedings . It was announced that V . W . Bro . Sir Walter Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . for Sussex , had kindly consented to preside at the next Festival . SUCCESSFUL .
Name . Votes . Name . Votes . Dora Annie Gibson 21 S 1 Edith Ellen Betts 1938 Lilian Christine Reeves 206 4 Ellen Marguerite YVetherell ... 1923
Ethel Fallding ... 203 9 Beatrice Elizabeth Wright 1 S 97 Alice Mary tilunt 2025 Emma Winifred Carlyle 1 S 65 Frances Alice Searle 19 SS Olive Ann Hurst 1790 Augusta Gilbert i 9 60 Florence Wilson Bush 17 SS Fanny Heath 1949 Adelaide Frances Hughes 176 9
UNSUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . . Name . Votes . lessie Louisa Beilby 1669 Lousia Adelaide Smithers 560 May Amelia YVheeler 156 9 Edith Fanny Tanner 477 Maude Marv Bromley 156 S Mabel Harriet Godfrey 2 S 9
Gertrude Frances Greenwood ... 1379 Kate Sharland 198 Florence | ane Obey 1347 Minnie Madeline Mansell 184 Florence Eleanor Kelph 1319 Margaret E . M . Holmes 17 S Jane YVheeler Hutchings 905 Rose Adelaide Marsac Smith ... 56 Rose Isabel Marian YVoodforde ... 775 Edith Jane Armstrong ... ( Withdrawn )
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The Quarterly Court of this Institution was held in Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Bro . YV . Roebuck occupied the chair , and among those present were Bros . Charles Tayler , Edward Ayling , J . P . Piatt , Geo . J . McKay , George Gardner , Thos . Bradley , Raynham W . Stewart , J . E . Curteis , A . E . Gladwell , F . Adlard , Captain N . G . Philips , G . P . Festa , H . Smith , A . C . Spaull , Charles Godtschalk , J . L . Hine , H . Massey , G . M . Money , C . F . Matier , James Moon , S . G . Homfray . C . F .
Hogard , T . Cubitt , F . R . Spaull , J . Chadwick , James Stevens , b . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and others . The advertisement convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of the July Court were read and confirmed , and those of the General Committee read for information . Bro . Raynham Stewart's motion to except September from the operation of Rule 3 6 as to
the meetings of the General Committee was earned , and so was that of Bro . J . L . Mather , to the effect that three additional boys should be elected , making the total number of vacancies to be filled thirty , instead of twentyseven , as originally announced . Scrutineers for the ballot were then chosen , and in due course the announcement of the successful candidates was made . A vote of thanks to the Scrutineers and the Chairman concluded the
proceedings . SUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . Name . Votes . William Taylor Gishford 2306 Charles William Whitehead ... 1618 Charles Bernard Cooper 2074 John Augustus M . Baily 15 S 3 Herbert Asquith 2046 j . Braithwaite Broadbent 1580 John Leathart Heinke 1949 Christopher YV . G . Barber 157 S
Fred Jenner 1902 Edgar Howard Pope 1565 Horace Field Aspinall 1 SS 7 George Octavius Fearon 1533 Richard Cephas Matthews 1 S 70 Reginald A . L . Mitchell 1514 Reginald Beaumont 1 S 27 John George Hardy 1502 Edwin lames Ryall Nichols ... 1 S 14 Sidney James Simpson 1 493
Walter Speed 1 S 09 Sydney John Pearson 1472 James Campbell Besly 1730 Fredercik W . Longman 1462 James Ambrose Gore 1672 John Henry Brown 1437 Richard David Williams 1 O 42 James Pullen Seagrave 1412 William F . Sharland 1640 William Baret vlacqueen 1027 Harry Robert Graves 1625 Alfred Llewellyn Pedley 1015
UNSUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . Name . Votes . Charles Henry YVurr 754 Cuthbert John G . Roddam 187 Frank Perkins 749 Isaac Harold Lester 1 S 7 Walter John Richards CS 7 Algernon Sackville West 170 Lewis John T . Harvey 66 3 Arthur Moore 102 Stanley Claude Dawson 594 Albert Edmund Crutchett 25 Horace Gale 58 S James Murray Green 2 .
John Sinclair B . Allan 574 Alfred Thompson Mushens 14 Percy White Musgrave 4 S 1 George Cannon 11 Benjamin Meeds Hildred 403 Albert Taylor 7 Harry Edwards Henshaw 326 Frank Kingsley Manning 4 Samuel William Knight 311 Frederick Teilo Davis 2 F . B . Brocksopp Kent 307 Arthur Taylor Richardson — John Nicol McMillan 257 Leo . Kretschman ... ( Withdrawn ) Arthur Warner 230
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICKSHIRE .
The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire was held on the 14 th inst ., under the banner of the Trinity Lodge , No . 254 , Coventry . Trinity Lodge was opened in St . John ' s New Schools , where the W . M . received the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Machen , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened . The officers for the year were
appointed and invested , and among other business a vote of condolence was passed with the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Leigh , in his bereavement by the death of the Hon . Gilbert Leigh , M . P . A sum of twenty guineas was voted to St . Michael ' s Restoration Fund , and £ 5 to St . John s New Schools .
The members then walked in procession , clothed in Masonic Craft clothing , to St . John ' s Church , where a service was held . The prayers were intoned by the rector , Bro . the Rev . G . Cuffe , and Bro . the Rev . Bridgman G . Boughton Leigh , Prov . Grand Chap ., read as a lesson Ecclesiastes xii . The Old Hundredth was sung as a processional hymn , the others being No .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.
273 from " Hymns Ancient and Modern , " " O Lord , how joyful ' tis to see , " and No . 165 , " O God , our help in ages past . " The anthem was , " Behold , how good and joyful , " Whitfield . The sermon was preached by the PROV . GRAND CHAPLAIN , who chose for his text Isaiah li ., 12 , " I , even I , am He that comforteth you . " The assertion contained in the text , he said , nothwithstanding the edict issued
from the Pope of Rome a short time ago against Freemasonry , was the keystone of their Masonic Order ; the grandest feature of which was the truly catholic spirit in which it received all men , without regard to nation or rank . It declared with confidence and unshaken faith the comfort , the consolation , and rest secured b y belief in the true and living God . Their Order was professedly a system of morality , taught by analogy , and illustrated by
symbols . I hey proclaimed , and were not ashamed to proclaim , to the world around that that system of moraiity was based upon the surest foundation —the existence of a personal and individual God , to whom every brother among them must render an account of his own actions . This confession was the bond by which the vast Brotherhood was held together . They admitted that all men by nature were equal , because all were equally under
the providential care of God . They acknowledged the great principle of universal brotherhood , because all were created b y the hand of the same God , and because they knew it was He alone that could comfort them . After commenting upon the strictl y Scriptural aspects of the text , he feelingly referred to the death of the late Hon . Gilbert Lei gh , and said : We have but lately seen in the untimely loss of ^ one so near and dear to everyone
amongst us how rapidly the night of death sometimes closes around , and I am sure we cannot think upon this painful subject without earnestl y beseeching the great Architect of the Universe to comfortandsupportourbeloved brother and Provincial Grand Master and all his united family in their bitter affliction , with the help of his Holy Spirit , that they who have been ready at all times to pour out the balm of consolation to the sick and afflicted—I may say not only to those connected with our Craft , but to every one within their reach
throughout the length of this our land—may share some of the consolations which they have ministered to others , and that their own broken hearts may be healed with some of that balm which alone can be derived from God ' s influencing grace . YVe hope that our worthy brother may be thus supported in the dark and dreary hour , and may be permitted to come once more amongst us , so that we may soon again enjoy his ever pleasing presence in our midst .
At the close a collection was made on behalf of the Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund . The brethren then marched back to the schools , where the lodge was closed , and afterwards dined together in St . Mary ' s Hall , the banquet being provided by Bro . YV . D . Claridge , of the Craven Arms Hotel . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Machen , presided , and the usual loyal and Craft toasts were drunk .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Thursday , the 91 I 1 inst ., when the brethren attended in large numbers to show their affection for their R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and congratulate him upon his improved health . There were also present 17 Present and Past Officers of Grand Lodge , the splendid room at the Royal Pavilion being well filled . The Prov . Grand Lod ge was opened by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Sir . W , YV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by the following brethren :
Bros . John H . Scott , P . G . D . ; J . C . Lucas , Prov . G . S . W . ; YV . H . Gibson , Prov . G . J . W . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Prov . G . Chap . ; R . Crosskey , Prov . G . Treas . ; Gerard Ford , Prov . G . Reg . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; Thomas Francis , Prov . G . S . D . ; G . S . Godfree , Prov . G . Sup . of Works . ; C . W . Hudson , Prov . G . D . of C ; S . S . Tanner , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; W . Roe , Prov . G . Org . ; Thomas Packham , Prov . G . Purst . ; W . Bennett , A . H . Dowell , F . Rossiter , YV . Rudge , W . Skindle , C . YV . Tomes , and Thomas Hughes , Prov . G . Stwds . ; Tames Dixon . T . Trollnnn . Warden Sprcicnn C . R Itnrmll P T ^ mlft , .. J u n
P . P . G . Wardens ; W . Dawes and C . A . Woolley , P . P . G . Regs . ; B . H . Thorpe , S . B . McWhinnie , H . Abbey , and E . A . Head , P . P . G . Deacons ; | . M . Reed and C . C . Cook , P . P . G . S . of Works ; W . Marchant , F . Holford , and T . R . White , P . P . G . A . D . of C . 's ; Alfred King , P . P . G . Org . ; F . Bellingham , Walter Smith , VV . W . Turner , S . R . Legg , and G . Stone , P . P . G . Swd . Brs . ; J . Eberall , P . P . G . Purst . ; and many of the W . M . 's , Wardens , and members of the lodges in the province , also the following
membersof Grand Lodge : Bros , the Right Hon . R . N . Fowler ( Lord Mayor ) , G . J . W . ; Sir John B . Monckton , t \ G . W . ; Dr . Robbins , G . Chap . ; F . A . PhilbricU , G . Reg . ; Thomas Fenn , President of Board of General Purposes ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; E . Letchworth , G . J . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ; Horace Jones , G . S . of W . ; David Smith , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . H . Matthews , G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Purst . ; Octavius Hausard , P . G . Stwd . ; and many other visitors .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which a list of names was read of those who had sent letters of apology at their inability to be present , including R . W . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . of C , P . G . Warden ; YV . Bro . J . S . Eastes , Dep . Prov . G . M . Kent , G . J . Deacon ; W . Bro . Peter de Lande Long , P . G . Deacon ; and W . Bro . J . Messent , P . G . Sword Bearer ; many Provincial Grand Officers , and other members of Prov . Grand Lodge .
The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master then presented to the Prov . Grand Lodge two very handsome standards , to be carried by the two Prov . Grand Standard Bearers . A special vote of thanks to him for them was then proposed , duly seconded , and carried unanimously . At this stage of the proceedings the approach of the R . W . Bro . the
Right Hon . R . N . Fowler , the Lord Mayor of London , G . J . Warden , accompanied by several Grand Officers , was announced . Bros . J . Dixon , H . Davey , and Major Sergison , P . Prov . G . Wardens , and Bro . G . Ford , Prov . G . Registrar , were directed to receive them . On entering the Prov . Grand Lodge they were received by the brethren standing to order , and on taking their seats they were saluted .
Ihe roll of the lodge was called , when it was found that each lodge was represented . The report of the Board of Finance was read with the Treasurer ' s account , shewing a balance in hand of £ 299 17 s . nd . The report of the Provincial Grand Lodge Charities Committee was read , approved , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .
Bro . R . CROSSKEY then moved that as the R . W . Prov . Grand Master had undertaken to preside at the next annual Festival on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , a sum of one hundred guineas be paid from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge to that Institution , the privileges to be exercised by the Prov . Grand Secretary of Sussex for the time being , which was unanimously approved .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The Quarterly Court of the Girls' School was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., and Patron of the Institution . Among those present were Bros . H . Smith , John Wordsworth , F . R . Spaull , A . C . Spaull , W . H . Main , A . H . Tattershall , J . P . Piatt , J . G . Le Feuvre , A . Torkington , C . F . Matier , G . Ward
Y ' erry , and Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary . The advertisement convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of the last confirmed , and the formal business having been dealt with , Scrutineers were chosen , and the election of 14 girls from an approved list of 30 was proceeded with , Votes of thanks to the Scrutineers and Chairman concluded the proceedings . It was announced that V . W . Bro . Sir Walter Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M . for Sussex , had kindly consented to preside at the next Festival . SUCCESSFUL .
Name . Votes . Name . Votes . Dora Annie Gibson 21 S 1 Edith Ellen Betts 1938 Lilian Christine Reeves 206 4 Ellen Marguerite YVetherell ... 1923
Ethel Fallding ... 203 9 Beatrice Elizabeth Wright 1 S 97 Alice Mary tilunt 2025 Emma Winifred Carlyle 1 S 65 Frances Alice Searle 19 SS Olive Ann Hurst 1790 Augusta Gilbert i 9 60 Florence Wilson Bush 17 SS Fanny Heath 1949 Adelaide Frances Hughes 176 9
UNSUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . . Name . Votes . lessie Louisa Beilby 1669 Lousia Adelaide Smithers 560 May Amelia YVheeler 156 9 Edith Fanny Tanner 477 Maude Marv Bromley 156 S Mabel Harriet Godfrey 2 S 9
Gertrude Frances Greenwood ... 1379 Kate Sharland 198 Florence | ane Obey 1347 Minnie Madeline Mansell 184 Florence Eleanor Kelph 1319 Margaret E . M . Holmes 17 S Jane YVheeler Hutchings 905 Rose Adelaide Marsac Smith ... 56 Rose Isabel Marian YVoodforde ... 775 Edith Jane Armstrong ... ( Withdrawn )
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The Quarterly Court of this Institution was held in Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Bro . YV . Roebuck occupied the chair , and among those present were Bros . Charles Tayler , Edward Ayling , J . P . Piatt , Geo . J . McKay , George Gardner , Thos . Bradley , Raynham W . Stewart , J . E . Curteis , A . E . Gladwell , F . Adlard , Captain N . G . Philips , G . P . Festa , H . Smith , A . C . Spaull , Charles Godtschalk , J . L . Hine , H . Massey , G . M . Money , C . F . Matier , James Moon , S . G . Homfray . C . F .
Hogard , T . Cubitt , F . R . Spaull , J . Chadwick , James Stevens , b . Binckes ( Secretary ) , and others . The advertisement convening the meeting having been read , the minutes of the July Court were read and confirmed , and those of the General Committee read for information . Bro . Raynham Stewart's motion to except September from the operation of Rule 3 6 as to
the meetings of the General Committee was earned , and so was that of Bro . J . L . Mather , to the effect that three additional boys should be elected , making the total number of vacancies to be filled thirty , instead of twentyseven , as originally announced . Scrutineers for the ballot were then chosen , and in due course the announcement of the successful candidates was made . A vote of thanks to the Scrutineers and the Chairman concluded the
proceedings . SUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . Name . Votes . William Taylor Gishford 2306 Charles William Whitehead ... 1618 Charles Bernard Cooper 2074 John Augustus M . Baily 15 S 3 Herbert Asquith 2046 j . Braithwaite Broadbent 1580 John Leathart Heinke 1949 Christopher YV . G . Barber 157 S
Fred Jenner 1902 Edgar Howard Pope 1565 Horace Field Aspinall 1 SS 7 George Octavius Fearon 1533 Richard Cephas Matthews 1 S 70 Reginald A . L . Mitchell 1514 Reginald Beaumont 1 S 27 John George Hardy 1502 Edwin lames Ryall Nichols ... 1 S 14 Sidney James Simpson 1 493
Walter Speed 1 S 09 Sydney John Pearson 1472 James Campbell Besly 1730 Fredercik W . Longman 1462 James Ambrose Gore 1672 John Henry Brown 1437 Richard David Williams 1 O 42 James Pullen Seagrave 1412 William F . Sharland 1640 William Baret vlacqueen 1027 Harry Robert Graves 1625 Alfred Llewellyn Pedley 1015
UNSUCCESSFUL . Name . Votes . Name . Votes . Charles Henry YVurr 754 Cuthbert John G . Roddam 187 Frank Perkins 749 Isaac Harold Lester 1 S 7 Walter John Richards CS 7 Algernon Sackville West 170 Lewis John T . Harvey 66 3 Arthur Moore 102 Stanley Claude Dawson 594 Albert Edmund Crutchett 25 Horace Gale 58 S James Murray Green 2 .
John Sinclair B . Allan 574 Alfred Thompson Mushens 14 Percy White Musgrave 4 S 1 George Cannon 11 Benjamin Meeds Hildred 403 Albert Taylor 7 Harry Edwards Henshaw 326 Frank Kingsley Manning 4 Samuel William Knight 311 Frederick Teilo Davis 2 F . B . Brocksopp Kent 307 Arthur Taylor Richardson — John Nicol McMillan 257 Leo . Kretschman ... ( Withdrawn ) Arthur Warner 230
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WARWICKSHIRE .
The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire was held on the 14 th inst ., under the banner of the Trinity Lodge , No . 254 , Coventry . Trinity Lodge was opened in St . John ' s New Schools , where the W . M . received the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Machen , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened . The officers for the year were
appointed and invested , and among other business a vote of condolence was passed with the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Leigh , in his bereavement by the death of the Hon . Gilbert Leigh , M . P . A sum of twenty guineas was voted to St . Michael ' s Restoration Fund , and £ 5 to St . John s New Schools .
The members then walked in procession , clothed in Masonic Craft clothing , to St . John ' s Church , where a service was held . The prayers were intoned by the rector , Bro . the Rev . G . Cuffe , and Bro . the Rev . Bridgman G . Boughton Leigh , Prov . Grand Chap ., read as a lesson Ecclesiastes xii . The Old Hundredth was sung as a processional hymn , the others being No .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire.
273 from " Hymns Ancient and Modern , " " O Lord , how joyful ' tis to see , " and No . 165 , " O God , our help in ages past . " The anthem was , " Behold , how good and joyful , " Whitfield . The sermon was preached by the PROV . GRAND CHAPLAIN , who chose for his text Isaiah li ., 12 , " I , even I , am He that comforteth you . " The assertion contained in the text , he said , nothwithstanding the edict issued
from the Pope of Rome a short time ago against Freemasonry , was the keystone of their Masonic Order ; the grandest feature of which was the truly catholic spirit in which it received all men , without regard to nation or rank . It declared with confidence and unshaken faith the comfort , the consolation , and rest secured b y belief in the true and living God . Their Order was professedly a system of morality , taught by analogy , and illustrated by
symbols . I hey proclaimed , and were not ashamed to proclaim , to the world around that that system of moraiity was based upon the surest foundation —the existence of a personal and individual God , to whom every brother among them must render an account of his own actions . This confession was the bond by which the vast Brotherhood was held together . They admitted that all men by nature were equal , because all were equally under
the providential care of God . They acknowledged the great principle of universal brotherhood , because all were created b y the hand of the same God , and because they knew it was He alone that could comfort them . After commenting upon the strictl y Scriptural aspects of the text , he feelingly referred to the death of the late Hon . Gilbert Lei gh , and said : We have but lately seen in the untimely loss of ^ one so near and dear to everyone
amongst us how rapidly the night of death sometimes closes around , and I am sure we cannot think upon this painful subject without earnestl y beseeching the great Architect of the Universe to comfortandsupportourbeloved brother and Provincial Grand Master and all his united family in their bitter affliction , with the help of his Holy Spirit , that they who have been ready at all times to pour out the balm of consolation to the sick and afflicted—I may say not only to those connected with our Craft , but to every one within their reach
throughout the length of this our land—may share some of the consolations which they have ministered to others , and that their own broken hearts may be healed with some of that balm which alone can be derived from God ' s influencing grace . YVe hope that our worthy brother may be thus supported in the dark and dreary hour , and may be permitted to come once more amongst us , so that we may soon again enjoy his ever pleasing presence in our midst .
At the close a collection was made on behalf of the Warwickshire Masonic Benevolent and Pupils' Aid Fund . The brethren then marched back to the schools , where the lodge was closed , and afterwards dined together in St . Mary ' s Hall , the banquet being provided by Bro . YV . D . Claridge , of the Craven Arms Hotel . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Col . Machen , presided , and the usual loyal and Craft toasts were drunk .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Thursday , the 91 I 1 inst ., when the brethren attended in large numbers to show their affection for their R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and congratulate him upon his improved health . There were also present 17 Present and Past Officers of Grand Lodge , the splendid room at the Royal Pavilion being well filled . The Prov . Grand Lod ge was opened by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Sir . W , YV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., who was supported by the following brethren :
Bros . John H . Scott , P . G . D . ; J . C . Lucas , Prov . G . S . W . ; YV . H . Gibson , Prov . G . J . W . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Prov . G . Chap . ; R . Crosskey , Prov . G . Treas . ; Gerard Ford , Prov . G . Reg . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; Thomas Francis , Prov . G . S . D . ; G . S . Godfree , Prov . G . Sup . of Works . ; C . W . Hudson , Prov . G . D . of C ; S . S . Tanner , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; W . Roe , Prov . G . Org . ; Thomas Packham , Prov . G . Purst . ; W . Bennett , A . H . Dowell , F . Rossiter , YV . Rudge , W . Skindle , C . YV . Tomes , and Thomas Hughes , Prov . G . Stwds . ; Tames Dixon . T . Trollnnn . Warden Sprcicnn C . R Itnrmll P T ^ mlft , .. J u n
P . P . G . Wardens ; W . Dawes and C . A . Woolley , P . P . G . Regs . ; B . H . Thorpe , S . B . McWhinnie , H . Abbey , and E . A . Head , P . P . G . Deacons ; | . M . Reed and C . C . Cook , P . P . G . S . of Works ; W . Marchant , F . Holford , and T . R . White , P . P . G . A . D . of C . 's ; Alfred King , P . P . G . Org . ; F . Bellingham , Walter Smith , VV . W . Turner , S . R . Legg , and G . Stone , P . P . G . Swd . Brs . ; J . Eberall , P . P . G . Purst . ; and many of the W . M . 's , Wardens , and members of the lodges in the province , also the following
membersof Grand Lodge : Bros , the Right Hon . R . N . Fowler ( Lord Mayor ) , G . J . W . ; Sir John B . Monckton , t \ G . W . ; Dr . Robbins , G . Chap . ; F . A . PhilbricU , G . Reg . ; Thomas Fenn , President of Board of General Purposes ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; E . Letchworth , G . J . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ; Horace Jones , G . S . of W . ; David Smith , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . H . Matthews , G . Std . Br . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Purst . ; Octavius Hausard , P . G . Stwd . ; and many other visitors .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which a list of names was read of those who had sent letters of apology at their inability to be present , including R . W . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , G . D . of C , P . G . Warden ; YV . Bro . J . S . Eastes , Dep . Prov . G . M . Kent , G . J . Deacon ; W . Bro . Peter de Lande Long , P . G . Deacon ; and W . Bro . J . Messent , P . G . Sword Bearer ; many Provincial Grand Officers , and other members of Prov . Grand Lodge .
The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master then presented to the Prov . Grand Lodge two very handsome standards , to be carried by the two Prov . Grand Standard Bearers . A special vote of thanks to him for them was then proposed , duly seconded , and carried unanimously . At this stage of the proceedings the approach of the R . W . Bro . the
Right Hon . R . N . Fowler , the Lord Mayor of London , G . J . Warden , accompanied by several Grand Officers , was announced . Bros . J . Dixon , H . Davey , and Major Sergison , P . Prov . G . Wardens , and Bro . G . Ford , Prov . G . Registrar , were directed to receive them . On entering the Prov . Grand Lodge they were received by the brethren standing to order , and on taking their seats they were saluted .
Ihe roll of the lodge was called , when it was found that each lodge was represented . The report of the Board of Finance was read with the Treasurer ' s account , shewing a balance in hand of £ 299 17 s . nd . The report of the Provincial Grand Lodge Charities Committee was read , approved , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .
Bro . R . CROSSKEY then moved that as the R . W . Prov . Grand Master had undertaken to preside at the next annual Festival on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , a sum of one hundred guineas be paid from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge to that Institution , the privileges to be exercised by the Prov . Grand Secretary of Sussex for the time being , which was unanimously approved .