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them . With the exception of those Stewards who had particular duties in thc blocks of the building , such as the gallery or the boxes and upper boxes , all Stewards who had been en " -aged in the entrance would proceed to inside of thc Hall , They " would occupy that portion of the amphitheatre stall ( pointed out ) , so that in fact , 110 Steward who undertook anyof these dutieswould be excluded from the Hall or a sight

of thc whole proceedings . ( Hear hear . ) The doors after being closed would be locked and barred , and other precautions would be taken which he was not at liberty to mention . Between half past two and three o ' clock there would be of course some dressing of the Hall required . There would be some vacant seats . some brethren being absent from illness , some unable to come ; some unfortunate brethren

perhaps would arrive too late . A plan had been adopted for filling those seats and " dressing " the Hall which would be explained to those Stewards who would be called upon to assist iii doing so . There would be no difficulty in doing it , and it would be contained in the . instructions to thoseStewards appointed to those particular blocks . It would be observed , ' he thought , that some of these duties which he

had described required very peculiar qualifications . He had already alluded to the Grand Officer in command , and the onerous and responsible duties he would be called upon to undertake . There was also the keeper of the outer door . He ought to be a man of rather imposing appearance and possessed of considerable firmness , and yet withal courteous and conciliatory in manner . Of course , some

of these qualities it was found rather difficult to obtain in one single man , but still they must do their best . The examiners of clothing would be selected , as he had before mentioned , so far as possible from Past Grand Lodge Pursuivants ; but inasmuch as he believed there were not 12 Past Grand Pursuivants they would have to call upon some experienced brethren to assist in that duty . They

must be well acquainted with Masonic dress and the requirements that were exacted at Quarterly Communications . The Scrutineers likewise , he thought , ought to be selected from those who were in the habit of performing those duties at Quarterly Communications , or other intelligent Masons who would be thought fit to undertake it . These and other duties it was obviously necessary should be left to

the discretion of the Committee managing this affair ; but the other duties it was thought advisable should be determined by ballot . Some brethren would not like to be placed in corridors and galleries , and it might be invidious to direct a brother to take a position he did not like . The best way to avoid dissatisfaction or jealousy would be to ballot ; and this could be done in a few days' time

when there arose a little leisure . In the meantime , he hoped the written instructions would be ready , and that they would be sent out to the Stewards in thc course of thc week or on Monday , Those brethren who were not disposed to undertake the duties assigned to them would be expected to return these instructions , in order that other brethren might be appointed in their place . It was

understood by the circular that the appointment of Stewards was conditional on their agreeing to undertake their duty , and on their not doing so they must submit to have their appointment . cancelled and others made . They must remember that every Steward was part of a great piece of machinery , and a part that was wanting must be replaced before the machinery could go on in effective working .

AU the Stewards , although there might be a little dissatisfaction at being placed in the galleries or elsewhere , would have a good view . For the satisfaction of brethren placed high , he might inform them that some of thc best views in thc whole building were to be obtained from the balcony or even the galleries . Each seat had its own advantage over others . The seats

down below ( pointed out ) would be nearer thc procession and the actors in the ceremony ; but for a mass view of thc whole proceedings there was no place like the gallery , in fact the finest view of the whole building was in the gallery next the organ . He would advise any brother visiting the Hall to take a view from that particular part . It was very grand indeed . The brethren taking duties in thc gallery

would also have the advantage of a very fine collection ol paintings ( laughter ) , exhibition pictures , which would all be placed in position before that day . The Stewards as indicated on their cards , which would be given as the brethren left thc meeting , must meet at thc hall at eleven o ' clock in the day . It was very early , but it was impossible to place them all in position unless they were there two hours

before the doors were opened . Light refreshment—very light refreshment —( laughter ) would be provided for them in thc West Crush-room . They would have their rosettes given them there , and be marshalled in order according to their colours , and then be conducted to their posts . Some of the brethren who had been selected for peculiar duties would have to meet the committee at thc Hall on some

occasion previous to the day—the aidc-dc-camps in particular , who would have to make themselves acquainted with the intricacies of the building , must necessarily be there some considerable time , to learn their duties . The other Stewards who would be balloted for could have their duties pretty well explained to them by written instructions . There would be some he should select who , of course ,

must put themselves to the inconvenience of spending half-a-day at thc Albert Hall . ro . Edwd . Cox having asked a question , The Chairman said there had been some little difficulty about thc purple collars of the provinces , but a circular had been printed , which even a child could understand , which wculd be sent to the brethren , and he thought there would

be . 10 possible difficulty on that head . He also said brethrei would have to take their hats and overcoats into the Hall as there was no place to accommodate them outside . The Stewards , however , would be accommodated in thc West Crush-room , and the Grand Officers likewise . Thc cercmon / of installation would last , Sir Albert Woods said , from an hour to an hour and a half .

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Thanks were unanimously passed to Sir Albert Woods , Bro . Fenn , and the Chairman , nnd thc meeting was adjourned .

Installation Of The Prince Of Wales.

INSTALLATION OF THE PRINCE OF WALES .

Thc following circulars have been received : — Sir nnd Brother , — On referring to the return of Lodge No . I find that the brethren to whom you allude are improperly returned in the " unqualified " or Masters' Masons' list . It is impossible to fully correct this without disturbing thc

entire arrangements . The committee , however , desire to do all in their power to prevent disappointment , and should it be found practicable to comply with your request you will receive a communication to that effect , I am , faithfully and fraternally yours , J HERVEY , G . S . Freemasons' Hall , April , to ? -. .

Provincial Grand Officers who attend as Members of Grand Lodge ( that is as W . M . ' s , Wardens , or P . M . 's ) must wear over their Provincial Grand Lodge Clothing ( if that be worn ) the light blue collars of the offices in virtue of which they are Members of Grand Lodge , in accordance with the Book of Constitutions , page 123 , line 13 .

Provincial Grand Officers who are Master Masons onl y may wear their purple aprons . Brethren are strongly recommended not to bring their clothing in boxes , as much inconvenience will be saved to them thereby . Jons HERVEY , G . S . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , April , 1875 .

FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . April , 1875 . Sir and Brother , — I regret to be obliged to say in reply to the numerous " late " applications that no more Tickets for the Installation Ceremony can be issued . . Fraternally Yours , J HERVEY , G . S .

Our Royal Brother Prince Leopold.

OUR ROYAL BROTHER PRINCE LEOPOLD .

An Oxford correspondent writes : —The members of the Masonic body throughout the kingdom will be interested in learning that Prince Leopold , who returned to his studies at Christ Church on Friday week , is likely to become an active working member of that body . At an emergency meeting of the Apollo University Lodge , No .

357 , held on Saturday evening , his Royal Highness and his secretary , Bro . R . H . Collins , M . A ., of Lincoln College , were raised to the degree of Master Mason , the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Rev . H . A . Pickard , M . A ., Christ Church , Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden presiding . Many Past Masters of the lodge , and a very large number of thc members , were present . The

ceremony was admirably and impressively performed by the Worshipful Master ; and at its conclusion Prince Leopold took his place as Senior Warden of thc lodge , to which office he was a short time since appointed . His Royal Highness appeared to have almost entirely recovered from his recent severe illness . He -was initiated in thc Apollo Lodge , of which his brother , the Prince of Wales ,

is a Past Master , last October term . It is confidently hoped that Prince Leopold will in due course occupy the high post now vacant of Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . R . J . Spiers ) is about to retire from thc office , and will be succeeded by Bro . Reginald Bird , a Past Master of the Apollo

University Lodge and fellow and Vice-President of Magdalen College . It is intended to present a testimonial to Bro . Spiers on his retirement from the office , which he has held for the long period of thirty years , in recognition of the services he has rendered to the Craft . On his appointment there were but two lodges in the province , and there are now seven .

Masonic Ball At Dublin.

MASONIC BALL AT DUBLIN .

The number of persons who came from the country specially to attend the Masonic ball which took place at the Exhibition Palace at Dublin , in honour of the inauguration of the Duke of Abercorn as Grand Master , was so great that for some days it has been very difficult to obtain hotel accommodation . No more splcndid / i' / c

has ever been given in this city , and the whole of the immense floor of the Palace was devoted to it , the Leinster HaU being appropriated to dancing , and the nave to promenading and refreshment . The splendid band of the Coldstream Guards , under Mr . Dan Godfrey , occupied the orchestra , and there were not less than 3 , 000 persons present . The decorations were very rich , and in excellent

taste . At thc junction of the nave and the Leinster Hall , in front of thc organ , was erected a dais of three degrees , on which was placed the Grand Master ' s Throne , surmounted by a noble canopy in thc form of a Turkish tent , composed of red , blue and black tapestries . On the screen at the back , covered with the same colours , behind which were elegant retiring rooms for thc Viceregal suite , were displayed glittering breastplates and helmets , with many

Masonic devices formed of bayonets , daggers , and swords , and as the radiance of the lights fell upon these it was reflected with a happy effect . The space beneath the galleries was covered with splendid carpets , and furnished with luxurious couches , chairs , cabinets , and mirrors , and the entire wall s | Jace was hung with lace curtains , depending under draperies of red , black , and blue silk , from a gilded cornice . Sheaves of lances , with red and white pennons , were arranged round the bases of the vine-

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wreathed columns that supported the gallery , the front 0 i which was decorated with the banners of all nations , and shields bearing the' devices of " the various Masonic orders When the company had assembled , the scene , with the rich dresses of the ladies , the uniforms of thc numerous military ofiicers present , and the brilliant insignia of tlic Masons , was one of thc most dazzling and enchanting

that can be conceived . His Grace thc Grand Mastc ? with a distinguished party and a brilliant suite , arrived ' about half-past ten , and was received by the stewards anil committee at the great door . His Graca was then conducted through the company to the throne , and when he appeared on the dais full Masonic honours were paid to him . Dancing soon afterwards commenced , and con . tinned till a late hour .

A Lodge Of Sorrow.

A LODGE OF SORROW .

OMAGH . —LODGE CONCORD ( NO . 332 ) . —This lodo- met as a " Lodge of Sorrow " 011 Thursday , 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Omagh , to prepare an address of condolence to the family of the late lamented Bro . Dr . H . Thompson , M . D ., P . M ., deceased . There were present Bros . Dr . F . J . Wert , P . M ., acting W . M . ; Dr . W . S .

Love , P . M ., acting S . W . ; R . Coffey , P . M ., acting J . W . ; the Rev . G . Lovett , acting Chaplain ; R . Adams , S . D . ' ; the Rev . G . Henning , acting J . D . ; K . Houston , I . G . ; w ! J . Palmer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Kent , Treasurer and Secretary ; M . Anderson , P . M . ; A . C . Buchanan , P . M ; F . C Dickil , P . M . ; W . Muller , P . M . ; C . J . McMullcr , P . M . ; R . Sproull , and Major Alervyn Vesey . Visitors—Bro .

Cecil Moore , and C . Huntley , S . Krine , No . 45 . Thc lodge was opened in the E . A . degree , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and three candidates were initiated by the acting W . M . ; Bro . P . M . Dickil acting as conductor to the candidates . A communication was read frcm the P . G . Secretary , announcing that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Tyrone and Fermanagh

would meet in the 1 own Hall , Enniskillcn , on Friday , 23 rd inst ., at two p . m . A letter was read from the W . M ., Bro . W . Stawell Garnett , regretting his unavoidable absence in Dublin , and expressing his hearty concurrence in and approval of the proposed expression of sympathy from the lodge ; also from Bro . Commander Charles Scott , R . N ., P . M .- 33 , acknowledging an invitation , regretting his inability to attend , and conveying his hearty good wishes

to the brethren of Lodge No . 332 . The lodge was then opened as a . " Lodge of Sorrow , " the solemn ritual being most impressively given by the acting W . M ., ably assisted by the acting Chaplain and the Wardens . The following address of condolence was proposed by . Bro . F . C Dickil , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Dr . W . S . Love , P . M ., and passed unanimously , viz .: " To Mrs . Thompson and thc family of the late Dr . Henry

Thompson , M . D . "We , as members of Lodge Concord , No . 332 , of Free and Accepted Masons , regularly , as a " Lodge of Sorrow , " beg to tender to you our heartfelt sympathy and condolence on thc occasion of the death of our highly-esteemed brother , Dr . Henry Thompson , one of the Senior Past Masters of our lodge . We desire to assure you that we

shall ever cherish the memory of our late brother , and that in his death the lodge has sustained an irreparable loss . Eminent amongst the most eminent in his profession , a kind friend , a worthy brother , a courteous and Christian gentleman , he has been called to his eternal rest . His example will guide us , and his memory will long remain enshrined in our affections . Wc humbly pray that the

Most High will , in His goodness and mercy , give you grace and support you all in this your hour of trial and deep affliction , and that we shall all be reunited in that Grand Home above , where there will be neither parting nor sorrow , but peace and fulness of joy shall reign for evermore . ( Sealed with the seal , and signed on behalf of thc lodge )

" W . J . PALMER , P . M ., Sec . 332 . " The proposer , seconder , and the Secretary were appointed a deputation to present the address . The " Lodge of Sorrow" was then closed with solemn prayer . The address having been presented , the following reply was read to the deputation : — " Dear Friends , —On behalf of my mother , myself , and our family , I beg to return you , and

through you to the members of your lodge , our heartfelt thanks for the kind and sympathetic address which you have just read . Some of my dear father ' s happiest moments were passed in the company of his brother Masons , and he often expressed his deep regret that failing health latterly prevented him from more frequently joining in their meetings . He lived a Christian , and as such he

died , in perfect peace and happiness , trusting , as he expressed almost in the last words he ever uttered , ' in Ihe finished work of Christ . ' This knowledge naturally lessened in some measure the terrible blow with which a merciful God has thought fit to visit us . May we all be as well prepared when the day of reckoning comes to meet

our Saviour . Allo . v me again to thank you most sincerely for your kindness and sympathy , which my mother and all of us will ever treasure as a mark of esteem and regard for one who was so universally respected and beloved by those who best knew and appreciated him . — Yours very faithfully , "EDWARD C . THOMPSON ' . "

MASONIC AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE . —We have pleasure in calling attention to the progress which this office has made and is making , )) notwithstanding the difficulties which all Life offices have had to encounter , an " the work which has had to be done to secure new business . We specially call our friends' attention to this office , and recommend them to support the same by taking out policies or otherwise as may be convenient . Assuredly this office well deserves the support of the Craft generally .