Consecration Of The Earl Of Sussex Lodge, No. 2201, By H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught.

man P . G . IW . East Lancashire ; VV . Turner , P . P . G . S . B . Sussex ; E . R . P . Francis , PPG O . Herts . ; C . Bamfylde Warre , P . G . S . ; H . W . Charrington , P . P . J . G . W ., & c . ; u S . Gates , P . G . O . ; Edward Walker , P . P . G . C . ; E . R . Currie , P . P . G . C . ; Chas . H Haine , P . A . G D . C . ; VV . L . Thomas , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Herbert Woodhams , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; A . Binfield , Prov . Asst . G . S . ; J . Putdck , Prov . G . Chaplain ; R Crosskey , Pr v . G . Treas . ; George Molesworth , P . P . G . D . ; H . M . Dowell , ' pG . D . * E . F . C . Brown Cave M . A ., P . P . G . Chaplain ; S . H . Soper , Prov . G .

p , , S wd . ; Geo . Smith , Prov . G . S . W . ; W . H . Hallett , P . P . S . G . W . ; EW J . Hannah , P . P . G . D . C ; Chas . J . Smith , P . P . G . W . ; Walter Smith P . P . G . S . B ; tas W . Stride , P . P . J . G . W . ; Chas . C . Cook , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; G . C . Albiac , P . P G . W . ; 5 . H . Crouch , P . P . J . GD . ; James Evaralls , P . P . G . Purst . T H . Owen . P . G . S . B . ; H . T . Davey , P . P . J . G . W . ; L . D . Dowdall , Prov . G . thap'ain ; Charles Briscoe , P . P . A . G . P . ; S . Peters , P . G . Purst . ; Alf . King , PP . G . O . ; Benjamin Bennett , P . P . A . G . D . ; T . W . Wilkinson , P . Prov . G . Purst . ;

. W Ardley , P . P . G . O . ; Major Gen . Barnett Ford , P . G . D . Bengal ; J . D . McCarogher , p P . G . C ; R . F . Davies P . P . G . C ; H . T . Abbey , P . P . G . D ; W . H . Gibson , PPG . W . ; I . M . Reeds , P . P . G . W . ; G . R . Lockyer , P . G . S . of Wks . ; W . Roe , P-P . G . P . ; R . A . Ellman , P . P . A . G . P . ; A . Hawkes , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Clowes , Prov . S . G . W . Essex ; S . Robert Legg , P . P . G . S . B ; Jos . Farncombe , P . P . G . J . D ., Mayor of Lewes .

Among the visitors , who numbered about 130 , were : Bros . Hotham , 1184 ; Davison , 1184 ; Hickey , 935 ; Carpenter , 1 S 29 ; Macfarlane , 1 S 20 ; Ashdowne , 315 ; Peters , 311 ; Hart , 1 S 21 ; Henderson , 1141 ; Beaumont , v 5 ; Skinner , 40 ; Partridge , 732 ; Stone . 311 ; Snelgrove , 1303 ; Honeywood , 1141 ; Winkworth , 1947 ; Bennett , Sn ; W . D . Stone , 311 ; Bolcam , 271 ; Carter , 015 ; Landfield , 1 S 21 ; Wormald , 1821 ; Gray , 1 ( 3 3 6 ; Barrett , 38 ; Hamlin , 1821 ; Coode , 1 S 21 ; Rubie , 40 ; Bullman . 40 ; Caffyn , mo ; Deighton , mo ; Wilkins ,

827 ; Mackey , S 60 ; Ford . 271 ; Bioletti . 315 ; Campbell , 271 ; Beck , 40 ; Chapman , 1821 ; Abell , 3 i 5 ; Smith , 1821 ; Mil ! er , i 82 g ; Lamette , 271 ; C W . Lemett , 851 ; Gill , 1 S 29 ; Giles , 1 S 29 ; Santon , 1679 ; Padiham , 1829 ; New , 1 S 29 ; Hughes , 1184 ; Foster , 1181 ; Miles , 1 S 21 ; Downard , 315 ; Dawny , 315 ; Burrell , 1 S 29 ; Stace , 1622 ; Warman , 1821 ; Brazier , 1829 ; Howell , 1 S 29 ; Tebb , 1 S 21 ; West , 21 S 7 ; Crosskey , 1829 ; Easter , 1 no ; Kerry . 1821 ; Hill , 3187 ; Swales , 1 S 29 Festa 1900 ; Shaw 1 S 21 ; Parsons , 1 S 29 ; Cell , 1264 ; Sturgeon , 1 S 29 ;

; , , Strong , JS 21 ; Brown , 1 S 20 ; Belcher , 315 ; Willard , 732 ; Goode , 1799 ; Payne , Bacon , 271 ; Hughes , 194 S ; Word , 315 ; P . Hogarth , 1609 ; Kirkham , 315 ; Dlassington , 1947 ; Paige , 315 ; Cooke , 1 S 42 ; Downard , 315 ; Tillstone , 732 ; Field , 732 ; Thatcher , 341 ; Pollard , 1797 ; Greebe , 1426 ; E . Histed , 732 ; Cully , 847 ; Wells , 315 ; Burthenshavv , 1465 ; Sandeman , 315 ; Masters , 1797 ; Addis , 58 ; Whitaker , 1790 ; Roberts , 1466 ; King , 271 ; Hurst-Wright , 1461 ; Garnett , Martin 2187 Kalchin

1141 ; Welling , 2187 ; D . Harding , 2187 ; , ; Reeves , 732 ; , jun ., 1636 ; Truman , 311 ; Goss , 5 6 ; Pratt , 1797 ; Peters , 311 ; Ward , 40 ; Towner , 311 ; Capt . Nicolls , 1545 ; Mitchell , 1619 ; Betchley , 1619 ; Boys , 1821 ; D , Albiac , 1466 ; Breach , 38 ; Wright , 311 ; Every , 3115 Newton , 1254 ; Lloyd , 311 ; Hallett . Sn ; Moore , 38 ; Inkpen , 38 ; Barber , 1 S 21 ; Bilhngshurst , 1 S 21 ; Davis , 1 S 21 ; Tnd , 271 ; Langman , Morris , 1636 ; Cross , 811 ; Cole , 1636 ; Hutchinson , 812 ; Major Edwards , 1466 ; Shaft , 811 ; Whittle , Su ; and many others .

The whole proceedings were of an enthusiastic character , and H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught repeatedly expressed his satisfaction with the arrangements , and his pleasure in being able to devote a few hours to the work in which he had taken part . The catering was attended to by Mr . Mutton , of King ' s Road , and the brethren expressed much satisfaction with it .

The later musical arrangements , under the Organist of the Earl of Sussex Lodge , Bro . Alfred King , Mus . Bac , Oxon .. and which included some charming singing by Miss Freeman and Miss Ada Moore , were very effective and pleasurable . The gathering was photographed by Messrs . Russell and -Sons , of Brighton .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

On the 14 th instant the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Righ Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , on the invitation of the York Lodge , No . 236 , held a Provincial Grand Lodge and General Communication of Masons of the province in the Exhibitionbuilding . Asa preface to the special form of service issued by the Dean the following interesting extract irom Preston's Illustrations of Freemasonry

is given : — "The Masons remained without any nominal patron till the reign of Elizabeth , when Sir Thomas Sackville accepted the office of Grand Master . Lodges were held during this period in different parts of England ; but the General or Grand Lodge assembled in York , where the Fraternity were numerous and respectable . " " The following circumstance is recorded of Elizabeth : Hearing that the Masons were in possesion of secrets which

they would not reveal , and being jealous of all secret assemblies , she sent an armed force to York with intent to break up their Annual Grand Lodge . This design , however , was happily frustrated by the interposition of Sir Thomas Sackville , who took care to initiate some of the chief officers which she had sent on this duty . They joined in communication with the Masons and made so favourable a report to the Queen on their return , that she

countermanded her orders , and never afterwards attempted to disturb the meetings of the Fraternity . " If anything were required in the present day to show the popularity of the Order it was given on Thursday in that ancient city , when there was an exceptionally brilliant gathering of members of the Craft , numbering upwards for 1500 , from the North and East Ridings , West Riding , and Durham Provinces , Among those present were the Prov .

Grand Master for West Yorkshire , Bro . W . Tew ; the Prov . Grand Master for Durham , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart . ; and the Prov . Grand Master for Lincolnshire ; the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for North and East Yorkshire , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett ; the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chap , of England ; the Lord Mayor of York , Bro . Sir Joseph Terry ; J . W . VVoodall , Mayor of Scarborough , Past Grand Treas . of England ; and others .

The brethren having assembled in the great hall of the Exhibition , stood to receive the Earl of Zetland and the Provincial Grand Officers ; and the Prov . Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the P . G . M . of the West Riding , Bro . Tew , and his officers were received . Salutations having been given , the P . G . M , Lord Zetland , welcomed the visitors , and proceeded to move the following address to the Queen : —

To the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . ¦ The humble , loyal , and dutifufaddress of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons nf the County of Y 01 k . May it please your Majesty , vve , your Majesty ' s faithful and loyal subjects , humbly ™? to express to your Majesty our sincere sentiments of thankfulness and rejoicing on the auspicious completion of the 50 th year of your Majesty ' s glorious reign . We beg to

acknowled ge with grateful pride and satisfaction the past and present obligations which our Order owes to your Majesty ' s Royal House , and for the high and distinguished honour conferred upon the Craft by the gracious rule of our Most Worshipful Grand "' aster , H . R . H . the Prince of Wale * - - , and for the generous support which your Majesty an d the other members of the Royal Family have been graciously pleased to afford to j 11 " * Charitable Institutions . We humbly pray that your Majesty ' s valuable life may be lon £ preserved to extend to your Majesty ' s loving subjects the blessings of peace and good government , and that the nations of your Majesty ' s vast empire may continue to

Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

be guided by those beneficent principles vvhich have ever marked your Majesty's happy reign . Signed at the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of York , held in the city of York , 14 th July , 1 SS 7 . ZETLAND , P . G . M . *

Hon . W . T . ORDE-POWLETT , D . P . G . M . M . C . PECK , P . G . Sec . T . VV . TEW . P . G . M . West Yorks . H . SMITH , D . " . G M . West Yorks . H . G . E . GREEN , P . G . Sec . West Yorks .

The GRAND MASTER said that during the 13 years in which he had had the honour of occupying the very high position of Provincial Grand Master of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , he had never had the happiness of presiding over so large and important an assemblage of Freemasons as that then assembled in the ancient city of York . ( Applause . ) He was well aware that all there on that occasion were nnt hrpthrpn hoinnr , ; ., ™ - tr . tv .

province over vvhich he presided . He saw there the Ri ght Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of the West Riding , and a number of brethren belonging to that province . ( Applause . ) He looked upon that as a token of the extreme good feeling and cordiality which existed , and which he hoped might continue for many generations between the two great provinces of the county . He also saw there that day the Right VVorshipful Provincial Grand

Master of the county of Durham ( Sir Hedworth Williamson ) , and the Grand Master of Lincolnshire , and many other distinguished brethren . ( Applause . ) The first and most important business with which he had to deal was to move the adoption of an address of congratulation to her most gracious Majesty the Queen —( applause)—on having reigned over ihe country for fitly years . ( Loud applause . ) The cheers with which that

address had been received proved lo him that it was already passed with acclamation . ( Applaube . ) Fifty years was a long period in a life time . There were but three Sovereigns before our present Queen who had reiened over the country for fifty years , viz ., Edward III ., Henry III ., and George III . Each of those reigns was eventful , but if they considered their history they would be unable to find a more eventful epoch than the past half

century . Science had advanced with gigantic strides , trade and commerce had been fully developed , and many vast changes had been brought about for the benefit and happiness ol the people of the British Empire . During the last few weeks he had had the pleasure of attending many ceremonials in connection with the celebration of her Majesty ' s Jubilee year . He had had the extreme pleasure of witnessing such manifestations of loyalty from the

people of this country as , he was sure , no country in the world could boast of under any circumstances . ( Applause . ) He had had the honour of attending an assembly in the Albert Hall of 6000 Freemasons , under the presidency of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and noted ihe enthusiasm with which his Royal Highness was received on that occasion . He observed that with whatever affection and loyalty ner Majesty ' s name was received in all

parts of the dominions , there was no more loyal or true body of men than the Freemasons of England . ( Applause . ) The assembly that day was an additional proof , if it were necessary , that law and order w ? re the pillars of our Constitution ; that fellowship , charity , and loyalty , were the most marked features of their ancient Fraternity . Having referred to the interest which the Queen look in charitable Institutions , he concluded by moving the adoption of the address .

Bro . TEW , P . G . M . of the West Riding , seconded the adoption of the address , which was agreed to with acclamation . The brethren having sung the National Anthem in the lodee , assembled on the lawn for the purpo-e of forming the procession to the Minster . Preceded by the band of the 9 th Lancers , they marched through the Museum grounds and by Lendal and Duncombe-place to the Minster .

At half-past two o ' clock the brethren m irehed in procession from the Fine Art Institution to the Minster , where a special service vvas held in the nave . That portion of the building to the west of the pulpit was reserved for the brethren of the Craft , the seats at the east end being set apart for the ladies , who were admitted by ticket , and during the service the interior of the Minster presented a very picturesque appearance . As there is a

legendary connection between Queen Elizabetn and the Masonic Fraternity ol York , it was thought that it might be acceptable to the brethren on the present occasion to take part in a service as similar as possible to that used by Queen Elizabeth when , like Queen Victoria , she went to Westminster Abbey to ask God ' s blessing on herself and country during an epoch of national history almost as brilliant as the past filty years . The

service was adapted b y . Bro . the Very Rev . the Dean of York from the original , as recorded in " Queen Elizabeth ' s Progresses , " by Iohn Nicholls , and had the approval of the R . W . P . G . M . The music was " selecied from composers of the reigns of Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria , vvith the exception of the Coronation Anthem , " Zadok the ' Priest" ( Handel ) , which

was sung at the Coronation of the Queen in celrbration of whose Jubilee the service was held . When the P . G . M . and brethren had taken their seats the choir entered , singing as a processional Psalm xxi . from the Prayer Book version and Coverdale ' s Bible ( translated 1540 ) , the music being by Farrant .

Ihe clergy present were the Dean of York , P . G . C . of England , who wore the regalia of the Craft ; the Rev . Canon Lord Forester ( canon in residence ); the Rev . Canon Camidge ( the new Bishop of Bathurst ); the Rev . Canon Kemp , P . G . C . North and East Ridings ; Rev . Canon Randolph , Rev . Canon Fausset , Rev . Canon Barnes Laurence , Rev . J . A . R . Ramsay L'Amy , and the Rev . A . H . B . Lees . Dr . Naylor , the able Organist of the Minster , presided at the organ throughout the service . At

the conclusion ol the processional the choir sunjj the Te Deum to music by Henry Smart . This vvas followed by ihe Litany , vvhich vvas intoned by : thc Rev . J . A . R . Ramsay L'Amy , the music of the responses having been harmonised by T . Tallis , Organist to Queen Elizabeth . The Lord ' s Prayer and ihe Prayer of St . Chrysostom having been said , the sermon followed ; afier which the choir sang a " solemn songe , " composed by Orlando Gibbons , in the time of Elizabeth , and vvhich was as follows : —

Great God of Kings , whose gracious hand hath led Our sacred Sovereign ' s head , Unto this time wherebv such bliss is shed . O ! send thine angels to her blessed side , And bid them there abide , To be at once her guardians and her guide .

Dear be her lile , all glorious be her days , And prospering all her ways ; Late add Thy last crown to her peace and praise . And when she hath outlived the world ' s long date , Let Thy la-t change translate ¦ •» Her living flesh to Thy celestial state ,