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Freemasonry In Bournemouth,
covered , and the D . P . G . M . and acting P . G . Wardens carried the consecrating vessels around the lodge in due form , the choir ( composed of Bros . Townsend , Org . ; R . Hodge , E . J . Thompson , H . A . Garrett , and F . Budden ) sang some appropriate hymns , and the acting P . G . Chaplain took the censer around in due form .
Bro . TERRY gave a most interesting and impressive oration on the art of and duties in Masonry , which has already appeared in our columns . The P . G . M . then dedicated and constituted the Boscombe Lodge , No . 2158 . The installation of the W . M . elect , who was a P . M ., was proceeded
with , and Bro . J . G . Shepherd was unanimously elected Treasurer . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . C . T . Miles , W . M . 195 , S . W . ; W . H . Miles , J . W . ; J . G . Shepherd , Treas . ; C . W . Wyatt , Sec . ; Dr . J . Deans , S . D . ; H . F . Biissett ( C . M . G . ) J . D . ; and Dr . T . Fred Gardner , I . G .
Votes of thanks were accorded to the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Bro . Terry , who were elected honorary members of the lodge . Three joining members were proposed and three for initiation . The lodge was then closed in due form . Conveyances were awaiting without the lodge to convey the brethren to the Town Hall , Bournemouth , where ample justice was dor-. e to a sumptuous banquet , catered by Bro . C . G . Dacre , of the Criterion , the W . M . of Boscombe Lodge presiding .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , and in reply to that of " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., G . D ., said he was indeed proud at being able to respond to such a toast . They were all proud of Lord Carnarvon , and were heartily glad to welcome him on his return to Grand Lodge , he having been absent for some considerable time . Lord Lathom
they were all delighted to honour , and , occupying as he does an important province in West Lancashire , he was looked up to as one of their Masonic rulers , and admired and loved by all under him . For the very proud position he ( Bro . Le Feuvre ) held , he had to thank Bro . W . W . B . Beach , the P . G . M ., whom he had already thanked privately , and he took that as the first public way in which he could express his thanks for the past kindness that had always been shown towards him by the P . G . M .
Bro . PRESTON proposed "The Health of the R . W . P . GM . and M . E . P . G . Z ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., " and in response , The R . W . P . G . M . said it had been a most interesting ceremony for him to perform that day . and it was a proof of the great progress Freemasonry was making in the vicinity . The brethren of the Hengist Lodge had cheerfully assisted at the consecration of the Boscombe Lodge , and he could see
that the two lodges would work with that harmony and brotherhood that was characteristic to Masonry . It was a source of great pleasure to see Freemasonry flourish as it did . It did not depend so much on the P . G . M . for the prosperity of the province ; but it rested with the brethren to try and induce others to belong to and act up to the principles of Masonry . No P . G . M . in England could rank under his charge so many enthusiastic
Masons as he did ; it was therefore no wonder that Freemasonry prospered so in the province . They should congratulate themselves on sucn a meeting as they had had that day , and it was gratifying to think that the establishment of a new chapter gave the opportunity to the brethren in Bournemouth and the neighbourhood to make further advances in Masonic knowledge .
It had been suggested to him to have a meeting to meet the different provincial lodges of the neighbourhood , and a very good suggestion it was , and worth y of attention , as it tended to keep up Masonic intercourse with neighbouring lodges . For the reception he had had that day he thanked them sincerely .
Bro . ATKINS , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , J . Hengist Chapter , briefly proposed " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Gravid H ., Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said how proud he felt at meeting the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Officers for the first time , and the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight had every reason to be proud of such officers .
Bro . LE FEUVRE returned thanks , and remarked that in 1869 the province numbered 29 lodges , and at the present time , including a moveable military lodge at Aldershot , it comprised 46 , and still another petition had a few days previous been forwarded from East Cowes for the formation of another lodge . He said it was with a feeling of congratulation that they welcomed to that province Bro . Atkins , who was P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , who carne from there with very strong recommendations , and they
hailed his accession to the province with any amount of satisfaction . Bro . Le Feuvre also referred to the great assistance Bro . Terry had that day given in assisting in the consecration for him ( Bro . Terry ) of some 150 lodges . The P . G . M . proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Donald Preston , and Success to the Boscombe Lodge , No . 2158 , " and Bro , PRESTON , who was received , with applause , responded , thanking all those who had attended that day , some from considerable distance , and assisted at the interesting
ceremonies . The D . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . H . J . Atkins , and Success to the Hengist Chapter , No . 195 . Bro . ATKINS responded . Bro . REBBECK proposed " The Health of the Consecrating and Installing Officers , " the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Bro . TERRY replying , the latter making a most humorous response .
Bro . WYATT , Secretary 2158 , proposed "The Health of the Visitors . Responded to by Bro . MASON , VV . M . elect of the Swanage Lodge , and Bro . FURRANTS , I . P . M . 132 , Ringwood . Bro . DRUITT proposed " The Masonic Charities . " Responded to by Bro . TERRY .
lhe W . M . of the Boscombe Lodge proposed "The Health of the Mother Lodge ( Hengist ) . " Responded to by Bro . C . T . MILES , W . M . " Bro . MURRILL proposed "The Officers of the New Lodge and Chapter . "
Bro . VV . H . MILES responded , and took advantage of speaking of the great satisfaction Bro . Kenning had given in supplying everything required for the lodge and chapter , and the courteous manner he had received Bro . Miles when in London . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most pleasant day .
Bros . Townsend , Budden , and Hodges contributed several songs during the evening . A special train conveyed the visiting brethren at 10 . 45 t 0 Ringwood , to await the mail to carry them to their destination , and the thanks of all the visitors are due to the Stewards of the day for the great energy displayed in looking after the comforts of their guests . The lod ge and chapter were furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
INSTALLATION OP H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT , P . G . S . W . , AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF SUSSEX .
The long-anticipated ceremony of the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Past Grand Senior Warden of England , as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex by his brother , the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., was held in the Dome , of the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday . The proceedings , as may be imagined , were of a highly interesting character , while , as regards the brillancy of the scene and its surroundings , and the
admirable manner in which the arrangements were contrived and carried out , we cannot call to mind a single event in Masonry , since the installation of the Prince himself as Grand Master of England at the memorablegaihering in the Royal Albert Hall , South Kensington , on the 25 th April , 1875 , which has been more interesting , more brilliant , and , Irom first to last , more completely successful . For the punctuality and promptitude with which everv
step in the programme of the day ' s labour was taken , for the ease and harmony with which all its several parts dovetailed one wilh another , for the comfortable disposition of the large audience in the Dome itself , and for the skill and taste with which the building was decorated and fitted , we are principally indebted to the ability and energy of thoj-e in charge of the arrangements , but especially to Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , and E ,
W . J . Hennah , Prov . G . D . C ., who spared neither time nor pains in order to secure the success of the ceremony . These brethren were loyally and ably supported by their respective assistants , by the Grand Stewards , and by those other brethren who , at such important gatherings as this , are usually told off either to discharge certain soeciallv-allotted duties or to ffive
a helping hand generally . The brethren of the various lodges in the province appear also to have entered fully into the spirit which best becomes an episode in their history of so unusual a character , the general result being , as we have said already , a success such as has not been known , or , at all events , not surpassed , since the Prince of Wales ' s own installation as Grand Master in the spring of 1875 .
We have laid some stress on the smoothness with which the proceedings were carried out , this smoothness being particularly noticeable in lhe railway arrangements for the conveyance ol the Prince of Wales , Prince Albert Victor , the Duke of Connaught , the officers of Grand Lodge , and other distinguished brethren from London . Punctually , almost to the fraction of a second , the special train , which had been made up lor their convenience .
steamed into the Brighton Station , and , on alighting on the plailorm , iheir Royal Highnesses were most loyally received by the Mayor and Corporation of Brighton , as well as by a deputation of Sussex Masons , the lorrcer presenting a cordial address of welcome to the Prince , and receiving from him a most gracious reply . The visitors having been conducted 10 their carriages , and a procession having been formed , the cortege moved at an
easy pace to the Pavilion , the route chosen being of considerable length , and the reception accorded the Princes hearty , if not over , demonstrative . The Pavilion having been reached , the Royal party and their suite alighted at the main entrance , and were conducted to the rooms set apart for their special use . In the meantime , the Dome had been rapidly filling with the brethren entitled to be present , and what with the floral decorations , the handsome
banners of the _ various Sussex Lodges , pendent from the balcony , and the Masonicclothing and regalia of the members , the scene presented was one of the brightest and most picturesque we have witnessed . Ac a little after half-past twelve his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , attended by the Grand Officers , entered , a fanfare of trumpets heralding the fact , while the procession moved up the hall to the dais . Bro . Ardle , who , as Prov .
Grand Organist , presided at the great organ , played the well-known coronation anthem by Handel . The Prince having taken his seat on the throne , and the Grand Wardens , Bros . Lord Herschell ( Lord Chancellor ) and Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., their respective chairs , Prov . Grand Lodge was opened , and , prayer having been offered by Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . CURRIE , Dean of Battle , Prov . G . Chaplain , and the Prince having been saluted in ancient form ,
Bro . V . P . FREEMAN , Prov . G . Secretary , read the summons calling the meeting . and Bro . GERARD FORD then rose and read the following address : — To his Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , K . G ., Sic , Sic , M . W . G . M . of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . May it please your Royal Highness .
We , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . Grand Officers , and brethren of the Province of Sussex , beg leave to offer to your Royal Highness ' our ; hearty Masonic welcome , on your first visit to this province since your assumption of the high office of M . W . G . M . of the Freemasons of England . We desire to express to your Royal Highness our respectful thanks for the distinguished honour you have been pleased to confer upon the province by the appointment
of your illustrious brother , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearnc , & c , & c , & c , P . G . Warden of England , to rule over us as the Provincial Grand Master in the room of our highly-esteemed and lamented brother , Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , who so ably presided over us for a lengthened period , with the happiest results to the Craft . Especially do we appreciate the fortunate circumstance that your Royal Highness is able to be present with us to-day , and to confer additional lustre upon this occasion by
so graciously undertaking to perform the impressive ceremony of installation , that , in conclusion , we fervently trust that , under the Great Architect of the Univerre , your Royal Highness may be spared for many years to rule over the Masonic Brotherhood , to whose welfare your beneficent sway has already so largely contributed . Dated , at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , Sussex , this 22 nd day of June , A . L . 58 S 6 , A . D . 1886 . JOHN H . Scorr , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master . GERARD FORD , Prov . Grand Registrar . V . P . FREHMAN , Prov . Grand Secretary .
The routine business usual on . these occasions having been concluded , and Bro . Spark ' s well known anthem " Behold how good and joyful , " having been admirably sung by Bros . J . A . Brown , Monlem Smith , Sidney Tower , and Chaplin Henry , H . R . H . the MOST WORSHIVVUL GRAND MASTER said the Province of Sussex had recently experienced a severe loss through the death of Bro . Sir
Walter W . Burrell , who had ruled over it for nearly ten years with great energy and ability . They all deplored his loss , and after due consideration he ( the Most Worshipful Grand Master ) had thought it advisable to fill the vacancy by the appointment of his brother , the Duke of Connaught—( enthusiastic applause)—who , in his titles , bore the name of the old county
of Sussex . ( Renewed applause . ) He knew him to be a zealous Mason , and fully believed that he would not fail to do his duty , but would endeavour to promote the sucess of the province . The Most Worshiplu ) Grand Master concluded his brief address by expressing the great pleasure it gave him personally to come amongst them for the purpose of installing his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught as their future Provincial Grand Master . ( Loud applause . )
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Freemasonry In Bournemouth,
covered , and the D . P . G . M . and acting P . G . Wardens carried the consecrating vessels around the lodge in due form , the choir ( composed of Bros . Townsend , Org . ; R . Hodge , E . J . Thompson , H . A . Garrett , and F . Budden ) sang some appropriate hymns , and the acting P . G . Chaplain took the censer around in due form .
Bro . TERRY gave a most interesting and impressive oration on the art of and duties in Masonry , which has already appeared in our columns . The P . G . M . then dedicated and constituted the Boscombe Lodge , No . 2158 . The installation of the W . M . elect , who was a P . M ., was proceeded
with , and Bro . J . G . Shepherd was unanimously elected Treasurer . The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . C . T . Miles , W . M . 195 , S . W . ; W . H . Miles , J . W . ; J . G . Shepherd , Treas . ; C . W . Wyatt , Sec . ; Dr . J . Deans , S . D . ; H . F . Biissett ( C . M . G . ) J . D . ; and Dr . T . Fred Gardner , I . G .
Votes of thanks were accorded to the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Bro . Terry , who were elected honorary members of the lodge . Three joining members were proposed and three for initiation . The lodge was then closed in due form . Conveyances were awaiting without the lodge to convey the brethren to the Town Hall , Bournemouth , where ample justice was dor-. e to a sumptuous banquet , catered by Bro . C . G . Dacre , of the Criterion , the W . M . of Boscombe Lodge presiding .
The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , and in reply to that of " The Officers of Grand Lodge , " Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., G . D ., said he was indeed proud at being able to respond to such a toast . They were all proud of Lord Carnarvon , and were heartily glad to welcome him on his return to Grand Lodge , he having been absent for some considerable time . Lord Lathom
they were all delighted to honour , and , occupying as he does an important province in West Lancashire , he was looked up to as one of their Masonic rulers , and admired and loved by all under him . For the very proud position he ( Bro . Le Feuvre ) held , he had to thank Bro . W . W . B . Beach , the P . G . M ., whom he had already thanked privately , and he took that as the first public way in which he could express his thanks for the past kindness that had always been shown towards him by the P . G . M .
Bro . PRESTON proposed "The Health of the R . W . P . GM . and M . E . P . G . Z ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., " and in response , The R . W . P . G . M . said it had been a most interesting ceremony for him to perform that day . and it was a proof of the great progress Freemasonry was making in the vicinity . The brethren of the Hengist Lodge had cheerfully assisted at the consecration of the Boscombe Lodge , and he could see
that the two lodges would work with that harmony and brotherhood that was characteristic to Masonry . It was a source of great pleasure to see Freemasonry flourish as it did . It did not depend so much on the P . G . M . for the prosperity of the province ; but it rested with the brethren to try and induce others to belong to and act up to the principles of Masonry . No P . G . M . in England could rank under his charge so many enthusiastic
Masons as he did ; it was therefore no wonder that Freemasonry prospered so in the province . They should congratulate themselves on sucn a meeting as they had had that day , and it was gratifying to think that the establishment of a new chapter gave the opportunity to the brethren in Bournemouth and the neighbourhood to make further advances in Masonic knowledge .
It had been suggested to him to have a meeting to meet the different provincial lodges of the neighbourhood , and a very good suggestion it was , and worth y of attention , as it tended to keep up Masonic intercourse with neighbouring lodges . For the reception he had had that day he thanked them sincerely .
Bro . ATKINS , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , J . Hengist Chapter , briefly proposed " The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Gravid H ., Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said how proud he felt at meeting the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Officers for the first time , and the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight had every reason to be proud of such officers .
Bro . LE FEUVRE returned thanks , and remarked that in 1869 the province numbered 29 lodges , and at the present time , including a moveable military lodge at Aldershot , it comprised 46 , and still another petition had a few days previous been forwarded from East Cowes for the formation of another lodge . He said it was with a feeling of congratulation that they welcomed to that province Bro . Atkins , who was P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , who carne from there with very strong recommendations , and they
hailed his accession to the province with any amount of satisfaction . Bro . Le Feuvre also referred to the great assistance Bro . Terry had that day given in assisting in the consecration for him ( Bro . Terry ) of some 150 lodges . The P . G . M . proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Donald Preston , and Success to the Boscombe Lodge , No . 2158 , " and Bro , PRESTON , who was received , with applause , responded , thanking all those who had attended that day , some from considerable distance , and assisted at the interesting
ceremonies . The D . P . G . M . proposed "The Health of Bro . H . J . Atkins , and Success to the Hengist Chapter , No . 195 . Bro . ATKINS responded . Bro . REBBECK proposed " The Health of the Consecrating and Installing Officers , " the P . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., and Bro . TERRY replying , the latter making a most humorous response .
Bro . WYATT , Secretary 2158 , proposed "The Health of the Visitors . Responded to by Bro . MASON , VV . M . elect of the Swanage Lodge , and Bro . FURRANTS , I . P . M . 132 , Ringwood . Bro . DRUITT proposed " The Masonic Charities . " Responded to by Bro . TERRY .
lhe W . M . of the Boscombe Lodge proposed "The Health of the Mother Lodge ( Hengist ) . " Responded to by Bro . C . T . MILES , W . M . " Bro . MURRILL proposed "The Officers of the New Lodge and Chapter . "
Bro . VV . H . MILES responded , and took advantage of speaking of the great satisfaction Bro . Kenning had given in supplying everything required for the lodge and chapter , and the courteous manner he had received Bro . Miles when in London . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a most pleasant day .
Bros . Townsend , Budden , and Hodges contributed several songs during the evening . A special train conveyed the visiting brethren at 10 . 45 t 0 Ringwood , to await the mail to carry them to their destination , and the thanks of all the visitors are due to the Stewards of the day for the great energy displayed in looking after the comforts of their guests . The lod ge and chapter were furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
INSTALLATION OP H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT , P . G . S . W . , AS PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF SUSSEX .
The long-anticipated ceremony of the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Past Grand Senior Warden of England , as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex by his brother , the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., was held in the Dome , of the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday . The proceedings , as may be imagined , were of a highly interesting character , while , as regards the brillancy of the scene and its surroundings , and the
admirable manner in which the arrangements were contrived and carried out , we cannot call to mind a single event in Masonry , since the installation of the Prince himself as Grand Master of England at the memorablegaihering in the Royal Albert Hall , South Kensington , on the 25 th April , 1875 , which has been more interesting , more brilliant , and , Irom first to last , more completely successful . For the punctuality and promptitude with which everv
step in the programme of the day ' s labour was taken , for the ease and harmony with which all its several parts dovetailed one wilh another , for the comfortable disposition of the large audience in the Dome itself , and for the skill and taste with which the building was decorated and fitted , we are principally indebted to the ability and energy of thoj-e in charge of the arrangements , but especially to Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , and E ,
W . J . Hennah , Prov . G . D . C ., who spared neither time nor pains in order to secure the success of the ceremony . These brethren were loyally and ably supported by their respective assistants , by the Grand Stewards , and by those other brethren who , at such important gatherings as this , are usually told off either to discharge certain soeciallv-allotted duties or to ffive
a helping hand generally . The brethren of the various lodges in the province appear also to have entered fully into the spirit which best becomes an episode in their history of so unusual a character , the general result being , as we have said already , a success such as has not been known , or , at all events , not surpassed , since the Prince of Wales ' s own installation as Grand Master in the spring of 1875 .
We have laid some stress on the smoothness with which the proceedings were carried out , this smoothness being particularly noticeable in lhe railway arrangements for the conveyance ol the Prince of Wales , Prince Albert Victor , the Duke of Connaught , the officers of Grand Lodge , and other distinguished brethren from London . Punctually , almost to the fraction of a second , the special train , which had been made up lor their convenience .
steamed into the Brighton Station , and , on alighting on the plailorm , iheir Royal Highnesses were most loyally received by the Mayor and Corporation of Brighton , as well as by a deputation of Sussex Masons , the lorrcer presenting a cordial address of welcome to the Prince , and receiving from him a most gracious reply . The visitors having been conducted 10 their carriages , and a procession having been formed , the cortege moved at an
easy pace to the Pavilion , the route chosen being of considerable length , and the reception accorded the Princes hearty , if not over , demonstrative . The Pavilion having been reached , the Royal party and their suite alighted at the main entrance , and were conducted to the rooms set apart for their special use . In the meantime , the Dome had been rapidly filling with the brethren entitled to be present , and what with the floral decorations , the handsome
banners of the _ various Sussex Lodges , pendent from the balcony , and the Masonicclothing and regalia of the members , the scene presented was one of the brightest and most picturesque we have witnessed . Ac a little after half-past twelve his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , attended by the Grand Officers , entered , a fanfare of trumpets heralding the fact , while the procession moved up the hall to the dais . Bro . Ardle , who , as Prov .
Grand Organist , presided at the great organ , played the well-known coronation anthem by Handel . The Prince having taken his seat on the throne , and the Grand Wardens , Bros . Lord Herschell ( Lord Chancellor ) and Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., their respective chairs , Prov . Grand Lodge was opened , and , prayer having been offered by Bro . the Very Rev . E . R . CURRIE , Dean of Battle , Prov . G . Chaplain , and the Prince having been saluted in ancient form ,
Bro . V . P . FREEMAN , Prov . G . Secretary , read the summons calling the meeting . and Bro . GERARD FORD then rose and read the following address : — To his Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , K . G ., Sic , Sic , M . W . G . M . of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . May it please your Royal Highness .
We , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . Grand Officers , and brethren of the Province of Sussex , beg leave to offer to your Royal Highness ' our ; hearty Masonic welcome , on your first visit to this province since your assumption of the high office of M . W . G . M . of the Freemasons of England . We desire to express to your Royal Highness our respectful thanks for the distinguished honour you have been pleased to confer upon the province by the appointment
of your illustrious brother , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearnc , & c , & c , & c , P . G . Warden of England , to rule over us as the Provincial Grand Master in the room of our highly-esteemed and lamented brother , Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell , who so ably presided over us for a lengthened period , with the happiest results to the Craft . Especially do we appreciate the fortunate circumstance that your Royal Highness is able to be present with us to-day , and to confer additional lustre upon this occasion by
so graciously undertaking to perform the impressive ceremony of installation , that , in conclusion , we fervently trust that , under the Great Architect of the Univerre , your Royal Highness may be spared for many years to rule over the Masonic Brotherhood , to whose welfare your beneficent sway has already so largely contributed . Dated , at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , Sussex , this 22 nd day of June , A . L . 58 S 6 , A . D . 1886 . JOHN H . Scorr , P . G . D ., Deputy Prov . Grand Master . GERARD FORD , Prov . Grand Registrar . V . P . FREHMAN , Prov . Grand Secretary .
The routine business usual on . these occasions having been concluded , and Bro . Spark ' s well known anthem " Behold how good and joyful , " having been admirably sung by Bros . J . A . Brown , Monlem Smith , Sidney Tower , and Chaplin Henry , H . R . H . the MOST WORSHIVVUL GRAND MASTER said the Province of Sussex had recently experienced a severe loss through the death of Bro . Sir
Walter W . Burrell , who had ruled over it for nearly ten years with great energy and ability . They all deplored his loss , and after due consideration he ( the Most Worshipful Grand Master ) had thought it advisable to fill the vacancy by the appointment of his brother , the Duke of Connaught—( enthusiastic applause)—who , in his titles , bore the name of the old county
of Sussex . ( Renewed applause . ) He knew him to be a zealous Mason , and fully believed that he would not fail to do his duty , but would endeavour to promote the sucess of the province . The Most Worshiplu ) Grand Master concluded his brief address by expressing the great pleasure it gave him personally to come amongst them for the purpose of installing his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught as their future Provincial Grand Master . ( Loud applause . )