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Grand Festival.
GRAND FESTIVAL .
The annual meeting of Grand Lodge for the installation of Grand Master and the appointment and investiture of Grand Officers for the year was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., presided . Bros . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Grand Master for Middlesex , acted as Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carrington , Grand Senior Warden , and Sir J . Whitaker Ellis , Grand junior Warden , were in their respective chairs . Bros , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Grand Master of Scotland , and General Laurie , Grand Master of Nova Scotia , were visitors on the occasion . The other
Grand Officers present were : Rev . 1 . Robinson , G . Chap . ; Rev . Thos . Cochrane , G . Chap . ; J . Derby Allcroft , G . Treas . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; M . J . Mclntyre , G . Reg-. ; Sir John B . Monckton , President Board of General Purposes ; J . Pennce , G . S . D . ; Ernest b . Wendt , G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; J . Else , G . J . D . ; Beswicke N . Royds , G . J . D . ; David Smith , Dep . G . D . of C . ; R . T . Pigott , Asst . G . D . of C . ; John Messent , G . S . B . ; W . R . Wood , G . P . ; Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middesex ; H . Krauss . P . D . G . M . British Burmah : Hush D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Key . C . Adair
W . Arnold , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Kev . M . Picard , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Chas . Martyn , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . O . Chap . ; Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . E . Cox , D . D .,, P . G . Chap . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; J . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; C . E . Murton P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; H . C . F . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; Henry Maudslay , P . G . D . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; J . Sampson Pierce , P . G . D . ; Raphael Cos ! a . P . G . D . ; 1 . H . Scott , P . G . D . ; Col . H . S . Somerville-Burney , P . G . D . ; George &
Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . of C . j Joshua Nunn , P . L ... B . ; J . Lewis-Thomas , F . S . A ., P . G . A . D . of C ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; C . C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . of C ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . G . S . B . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; C . S . Jeky U , P . G . Org . ; W . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; W . T . Howe , P . G . Purs . ; and Thomas Cubitt , P . G . Purs . Therewerealso present Bros . Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . i 6 j 7 ; Alfred Brookman , P . M . 1657 ; E . Y . Joll . ffe , J . W . 1657 ; Capt . Nicols , W . M . 1 974 ; Leopold Ruf , P . M . ; Charles Atkins , P . M . ; Thomas Hamer , P . M . 1426 ; N . 15 . Headon , P . M ., Treas 1426 WmRoebuckP . M . ; Wm . MedwinW . M . 1613 ; James lerry , Sec .
. ; . , , R . M . B . I . ; Fredk . Binckes , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; E . M . Hubbuck , Past Grand Steward ; G . P . Festa . W . M . 1900 ; Chas . Hammerton , P . M . ; Hammond , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , W . M . 192 ; Fred . Davison , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M . 1949 ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1657 ; Edmands , PastGrand Steward ; W . J . Murlis ; li . Stillwell , No . 1 ; E . F . Storr , P . M . and Treas . 22 ; Edwin Woodman , S . D . 1 S 97 , J . W . 1950 ; and Baker , 1471 . The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , was represented by Bros . l < . I . C . K-eeble , and Baber and 1
W . M . elect ; N . B . Headon , P . M . Treas . ; W . , J . W . ; nomas Hamer P . M . The brethren present representing the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , were Bros Henry Povey , W . M ; Robert W . Coulcher , J . W ., and E . F . Storr . After formal opening of Grand Lodge and the reading of the minutes , Sir ALBERT W . W OODS ( Garter ) , declared H . R . H . the Prince of Wales duly re-installed as Most Worshipful Grand Master .
Bro . the Earl of LATHOM announced that he had received a letter from the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , apologising for his absence on the ground of ill-health . He then informed the brethren that the Prince of Wales had been pleased to appoint the Earl of Carnarvon as Pro Grand Master , and himself ( the Earl of Lathom ) , as Deputy Grand Master . The announcement was received with loud cheering . The Earl of Lathom afterwards said he had a duty to perform which gave him very great pleasure , and he knew it would give all the brethren in Grand Lodge equal pleasure .
In consideration of the long and valuable services of Grand Registrar rendered to the Order by Bro . / E . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., for a period of 21 years , the Grand Master had been pleased to confer upon him the rank of a Past Grand Warden , and he ( the Earl of Lathom ) now asked Grand Lodge to authorise him in the name of the Grand Master and on his behalf to invest Bro . Mclntyre with a collar and jewel of Past Grand Warden . The inscription on the jewel was : " From the Grand Lodge of England to the Right WorshiDful Bro . / Eneas John Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., Grand Registrar , on
his appointment as Past Grand Warden , in recognition of 21 years of faithful , able and zealous service as Grand Registrar , 25 th April , 1883 . " Bro . Mclntyre was invested by the Earl of Lathom with the collar and jewel of Past Grand Warden amidst loud cheers . The following brethren were afterwards invested as the other Grand
Officers for the year ; Bro . The liar ! of Milltown ... ... ... G . S . Warden „ The Rig ht Hon . Col . Stanley ... ... G . J . Warden John Derby Allcroft ... ... ... G . Treas .
„ „ / Eneas John Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P . ... G . Reg . „ Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke ... ... G . Sec . „ Ernest Emil Wendt , D . C . L . ... ... G . S . German Cor . „ Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) ... ... G . Dir . of Cer .
„ The Rev . Herbert George Morse , M . A . ... G . Chap . „ Rev . W . Oswelli Thompson , M . A . ... ... G . Chap . „ Thos . Wm . Tew ... ... ... G . S . D . „ Dr . Ralph Gooding ... ... ... G . S . D . .. Frank Green ... ... ... ... G . J . D .
„ T . H . Devonshire ... ... ... G . J . D . „ Lieut .-Col . James Peters ... . . . G . Swd . Br . „ Horace Jones ... ... ... ... G . Supt . of Wks . „ Thomas ' Dolling Bolton ... ... ... G . Dep . D . of C . „ Raymond Henry Thrupp ... ... G . Asst . D . of C .
„ Lieut .-Col . Gough ... ... ... G . Std . Br . „ Edgar Bowyer ... ... — G . Std . Br . „ W . Cusins ... ... ... ... G . Org . „ H . G . Buss ... ... ... ... G . Asst . Sec . „ L . F . Littell ... ... ... ... G . Purst . „ Wm . Stephens ... ... ... G . Asst . Purst . „ H . Sadler ... ... ... ... G . Tyler .
GRAND SECRETARY next read the following list of brethren who had been nominated by their respective lodges for Grand Stewards for the year , approved by the Grand Master : Bros . John William Fuller , 1 ; Walter Jarvis , 14 ; George Acland Ames , 2 ; William Tickle Whitmore , 4 ; John William Jones , 5 ; James Robert Fitziames Claridge , 6 ; Thomas Skewes Cox , 8 ; Thomas Francis Peacock ,
21 ; Harry Nicholas Mills , 23 ; Edward Milner , 26 ; John David McK . enzie Von Dadelszin , 29 ; Charles Gervaise Boxall , 46 ; Savile Arundel Tucker , 58 ; A . Torkington , 60 ; Benjamin Bull , 91 ; Henry Trueman Wood , 99 ; Edward Henry Burnell , 197 ; and Herbert Addington , Rigg , 259 . Grand Lodge was then closed . A grand banquet given by the Grand Stewards was afterwards partaken of at Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight , presided . Amongst the brethren present were the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Grand Master of Scotland ; General Laurie , Grand Master of Nova Scotia . After the banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on the Grand
Grand Festival.
Stewards , both as to the arrangements and the quality , Grace was sung , and the toasts were proposed . The GRAND MASTER , in the chair : said the first toast I have to propose is that of "The Queen . " We are commanded by loyalty to our country , and by the precepts of our Order to honour our Sovereign , and as loyal subjects and good Freemasons I ask you to drink to " The Oueen and the Craft . " ( Cheers ) . The toast was drunk with all the honours .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : said the next toast is that of " The Prince and Princess of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family . " Of the Prince of Wales I must say nothing at present . The Princess of Wales since her first appearance in this country has endeared herself to the hearts of the people . ( Cheers . ) Seldom does a week pass without the Prince of Wales , or
another member of the Royal Family , appearing in some public duty , and as a rule the duty is associated with the promotion of charity . ( Cheers . Such duties they always perform with appropriateness and ability , and ask you therefore to respond to this toast with enthusiasm . The toast was received with all the honours .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : I am certain you will receive the next toast with unbounded enthusiasm . We must congratulate ourselves that amongst the multifarious duties which fall to the lot of the Prince of Wales he has consented to take the Presidency of the Order of Freemasons . ( Cheers . ) His Royal Highness never fails to transact the business
connected with that high position , and as he has taken part in several Masonic ceremonies in the country , we may express the fervent wish that the time may not be far distant when he may do the same in London , and I am sure that here he will receive the most enthusiastic support . ( Cheers . ) The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : I am sure you will also receive the next toast with the utmost cordiality , it is " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and Sister Lodges . ( Cheers . ) In connection with these lodges I am sure you will be glad to know that we have amongst us tonight the Grand Master of Scotland , who is here to show his interest in the
welfare of the Grand Lodge of England ; and we have also amongst us Gen . Lawrie of Nova Scotia . ( . Cheers . ) In former years it was not so easy for brethren from across the Atlantic to fraternise with us , but the means of communication have now become so easy that we are not at all astonished to see among us brethren from the new world . ( Cheers . ) This toast was also received with enthusiasm .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : Brethren , you have drunk the health of our own Grand Master , and I feel sure that you will wish to drink the health of the Grand Masters of other lodges in other countries . We have always been on the terms of the most fraternal intercourse with the sister Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland . ( Cheers . ) We have often seen representatives of these Grand Lodges among us , and we are favoured this
evening with the presence of the Grand Master of Scotland —( cheers)—and we must congratulate ourselves that he has done us the honour of appearing this evening to show by his presence that Scotland expresses through him the fraternal interest and welfare of the English Grand Lodge . Brethren , we are also favoured with the presence of General Laurie , the Grand
Master of Nova Scotia , Formerl y it was not quite so easy to get representatives from the other side of the Atlantic here ; but now we do not think there is anything so wonderful in seeing them among us . ( Cheers . ) But at the same time we desire to assure him of our pleasure at his presence . I ask you to drink "The Health of the Sister Grand Lodges throughout the World . " ( Cheers . )
The Earl of MAR and KELLIE , who was received with loud cheers , in responding said : I rise to thank you in the name of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and I suppose also in the name of the other Grand Lodges , for the very kind reception you have given to this toast . I entirely reciprocate what our Right Worshipful Brother in the chair has said as to the cordial relations which exist between the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland . It is not the first time that I have had the honour of attending the Grand Lodge of England . On the last occasion that I was present was when his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales was made Grand Master of England . ( Cheers . ) I believe that that event gave to Masonry the greatest impetus which it has had this century . I hope that the cordial relations which have always existed between the various Grand Lodges will continue , and I thank you , in conclusion , for the kind way in which you have received this toast , and the way also in which you have received us this evening . ( Loud cheers . )
General LAURIE also responded . He said : I appear to-night as the representative of new Scotland by the side of the representative of old Scotland . I suppose it will be my duty to return thanks also for the various transatlantic nations . In consequence of the improved means of communication a good many English brethren have travelled on the North American Continent , and I am sure that if they have ever knocked at the door of a Masonic
lodge they have met with a hearty welcome . ( Cheers . ; I have recently had to search the records of transatlantic Grand Lodges , and I find that they number 600 lodges numbering between 30 , 000 and 40 , 000 Masons . In the states of the American Union there are now some 500 , 000 Masons , and you must remember that there is no dual membership there , a member only being
able to belong to one lodge . All this shows that wonderful hold which Masonry has on the Anglo-Saxon race . We have been strengthened since we have been under the charters of our own Grand Lodges ; but we shall always regard the English Grand Lodge with feelings of fraternal affection . ( Cheers . )
The M . W . GRAND MASTER in the chair in proposing the next toast said : It had been fully the intention of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , to be present this day and to preside over the Grand Lodge , and to have occupied the position of Chairman at this festival ; but unfortunately , he has been precluded by illness from attending . I feel sure you will sympathise with the cause of his absence and wish him a speedy
recovery to health . We all know that he is prepared to discharge his duties to Masonry notwithstanding his other duties . Their Deputy G . M . was present at Grand Lodge , but it had been impossible for him to be here in consequence of another engagement . We all know the enthusiasm with which the names of our Grand Officers was received to day , and
this is a striking proof that our present Grand Master retains with the Grand Masters of former days the high character which they have earned in the selection of their Grand Officers . ( Cheers . ) I give you the toast of " The New Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of the Senior Grand Chaplain , Bro . Dr . Cox . ( Loud cheers . ) The Rev . J . EDMUND COX , D . D ., P . G . C ., in replying said : I congratulate you on having such a man as the Earl of Carnarvon to preside over you as
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Grand Festival.
GRAND FESTIVAL .
The annual meeting of Grand Lodge for the installation of Grand Master and the appointment and investiture of Grand Officers for the year was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., presided . Bros . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Grand Master for Middlesex , acted as Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carrington , Grand Senior Warden , and Sir J . Whitaker Ellis , Grand junior Warden , were in their respective chairs . Bros , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Grand Master of Scotland , and General Laurie , Grand Master of Nova Scotia , were visitors on the occasion . The other
Grand Officers present were : Rev . 1 . Robinson , G . Chap . ; Rev . Thos . Cochrane , G . Chap . ; J . Derby Allcroft , G . Treas . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; M . J . Mclntyre , G . Reg-. ; Sir John B . Monckton , President Board of General Purposes ; J . Pennce , G . S . D . ; Ernest b . Wendt , G . Sec . for German Correspondence ; J . Else , G . J . D . ; Beswicke N . Royds , G . J . D . ; David Smith , Dep . G . D . of C . ; R . T . Pigott , Asst . G . D . of C . ; John Messent , G . S . B . ; W . R . Wood , G . P . ; Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middesex ; H . Krauss . P . D . G . M . British Burmah : Hush D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Key . C . Adair
W . Arnold , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Kev . M . Picard , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Chas . Martyn , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . O . Chap . ; Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . E . Cox , D . D .,, P . G . Chap . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; J . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; C . E . Murton P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; H . C . F . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; Henry Maudslay , P . G . D . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; J . Sampson Pierce , P . G . D . ; Raphael Cos ! a . P . G . D . ; 1 . H . Scott , P . G . D . ; Col . H . S . Somerville-Burney , P . G . D . ; George &
Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . of C . j Joshua Nunn , P . L ... B . ; J . Lewis-Thomas , F . S . A ., P . G . A . D . of C ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; C . C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . of C ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . G . S . B . ; E . P . Albert , P . G . P . ; C . S . Jeky U , P . G . Org . ; W . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; W . T . Howe , P . G . Purs . ; and Thomas Cubitt , P . G . Purs . Therewerealso present Bros . Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M . i 6 j 7 ; Alfred Brookman , P . M . 1657 ; E . Y . Joll . ffe , J . W . 1657 ; Capt . Nicols , W . M . 1 974 ; Leopold Ruf , P . M . ; Charles Atkins , P . M . ; Thomas Hamer , P . M . 1426 ; N . 15 . Headon , P . M ., Treas 1426 WmRoebuckP . M . ; Wm . MedwinW . M . 1613 ; James lerry , Sec .
. ; . , , R . M . B . I . ; Fredk . Binckes , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; E . M . Hubbuck , Past Grand Steward ; G . P . Festa . W . M . 1900 ; Chas . Hammerton , P . M . ; Hammond , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , W . M . 192 ; Fred . Davison , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; Hy . Lovegrove , P . M . 1949 ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1657 ; Edmands , PastGrand Steward ; W . J . Murlis ; li . Stillwell , No . 1 ; E . F . Storr , P . M . and Treas . 22 ; Edwin Woodman , S . D . 1 S 97 , J . W . 1950 ; and Baker , 1471 . The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , was represented by Bros . l < . I . C . K-eeble , and Baber and 1
W . M . elect ; N . B . Headon , P . M . Treas . ; W . , J . W . ; nomas Hamer P . M . The brethren present representing the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , were Bros Henry Povey , W . M ; Robert W . Coulcher , J . W ., and E . F . Storr . After formal opening of Grand Lodge and the reading of the minutes , Sir ALBERT W . W OODS ( Garter ) , declared H . R . H . the Prince of Wales duly re-installed as Most Worshipful Grand Master .
Bro . the Earl of LATHOM announced that he had received a letter from the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , apologising for his absence on the ground of ill-health . He then informed the brethren that the Prince of Wales had been pleased to appoint the Earl of Carnarvon as Pro Grand Master , and himself ( the Earl of Lathom ) , as Deputy Grand Master . The announcement was received with loud cheering . The Earl of Lathom afterwards said he had a duty to perform which gave him very great pleasure , and he knew it would give all the brethren in Grand Lodge equal pleasure .
In consideration of the long and valuable services of Grand Registrar rendered to the Order by Bro . / E . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., for a period of 21 years , the Grand Master had been pleased to confer upon him the rank of a Past Grand Warden , and he ( the Earl of Lathom ) now asked Grand Lodge to authorise him in the name of the Grand Master and on his behalf to invest Bro . Mclntyre with a collar and jewel of Past Grand Warden . The inscription on the jewel was : " From the Grand Lodge of England to the Right WorshiDful Bro . / Eneas John Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P ., Grand Registrar , on
his appointment as Past Grand Warden , in recognition of 21 years of faithful , able and zealous service as Grand Registrar , 25 th April , 1883 . " Bro . Mclntyre was invested by the Earl of Lathom with the collar and jewel of Past Grand Warden amidst loud cheers . The following brethren were afterwards invested as the other Grand
Officers for the year ; Bro . The liar ! of Milltown ... ... ... G . S . Warden „ The Rig ht Hon . Col . Stanley ... ... G . J . Warden John Derby Allcroft ... ... ... G . Treas .
„ „ / Eneas John Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P . ... G . Reg . „ Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke ... ... G . Sec . „ Ernest Emil Wendt , D . C . L . ... ... G . S . German Cor . „ Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) ... ... G . Dir . of Cer .
„ The Rev . Herbert George Morse , M . A . ... G . Chap . „ Rev . W . Oswelli Thompson , M . A . ... ... G . Chap . „ Thos . Wm . Tew ... ... ... G . S . D . „ Dr . Ralph Gooding ... ... ... G . S . D . .. Frank Green ... ... ... ... G . J . D .
„ T . H . Devonshire ... ... ... G . J . D . „ Lieut .-Col . James Peters ... . . . G . Swd . Br . „ Horace Jones ... ... ... ... G . Supt . of Wks . „ Thomas ' Dolling Bolton ... ... ... G . Dep . D . of C . „ Raymond Henry Thrupp ... ... G . Asst . D . of C .
„ Lieut .-Col . Gough ... ... ... G . Std . Br . „ Edgar Bowyer ... ... — G . Std . Br . „ W . Cusins ... ... ... ... G . Org . „ H . G . Buss ... ... ... ... G . Asst . Sec . „ L . F . Littell ... ... ... ... G . Purst . „ Wm . Stephens ... ... ... G . Asst . Purst . „ H . Sadler ... ... ... ... G . Tyler .
GRAND SECRETARY next read the following list of brethren who had been nominated by their respective lodges for Grand Stewards for the year , approved by the Grand Master : Bros . John William Fuller , 1 ; Walter Jarvis , 14 ; George Acland Ames , 2 ; William Tickle Whitmore , 4 ; John William Jones , 5 ; James Robert Fitziames Claridge , 6 ; Thomas Skewes Cox , 8 ; Thomas Francis Peacock ,
21 ; Harry Nicholas Mills , 23 ; Edward Milner , 26 ; John David McK . enzie Von Dadelszin , 29 ; Charles Gervaise Boxall , 46 ; Savile Arundel Tucker , 58 ; A . Torkington , 60 ; Benjamin Bull , 91 ; Henry Trueman Wood , 99 ; Edward Henry Burnell , 197 ; and Herbert Addington , Rigg , 259 . Grand Lodge was then closed . A grand banquet given by the Grand Stewards was afterwards partaken of at Freemasons' Tavern . Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight , presided . Amongst the brethren present were the Earl of Mar and Kellie , Grand Master of Scotland ; General Laurie , Grand Master of Nova Scotia . After the banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on the Grand
Grand Festival.
Stewards , both as to the arrangements and the quality , Grace was sung , and the toasts were proposed . The GRAND MASTER , in the chair : said the first toast I have to propose is that of "The Queen . " We are commanded by loyalty to our country , and by the precepts of our Order to honour our Sovereign , and as loyal subjects and good Freemasons I ask you to drink to " The Oueen and the Craft . " ( Cheers ) . The toast was drunk with all the honours .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : said the next toast is that of " The Prince and Princess of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family . " Of the Prince of Wales I must say nothing at present . The Princess of Wales since her first appearance in this country has endeared herself to the hearts of the people . ( Cheers . ) Seldom does a week pass without the Prince of Wales , or
another member of the Royal Family , appearing in some public duty , and as a rule the duty is associated with the promotion of charity . ( Cheers . Such duties they always perform with appropriateness and ability , and ask you therefore to respond to this toast with enthusiasm . The toast was received with all the honours .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : I am certain you will receive the next toast with unbounded enthusiasm . We must congratulate ourselves that amongst the multifarious duties which fall to the lot of the Prince of Wales he has consented to take the Presidency of the Order of Freemasons . ( Cheers . ) His Royal Highness never fails to transact the business
connected with that high position , and as he has taken part in several Masonic ceremonies in the country , we may express the fervent wish that the time may not be far distant when he may do the same in London , and I am sure that here he will receive the most enthusiastic support . ( Cheers . ) The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : I am sure you will also receive the next toast with the utmost cordiality , it is " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and Sister Lodges . ( Cheers . ) In connection with these lodges I am sure you will be glad to know that we have amongst us tonight the Grand Master of Scotland , who is here to show his interest in the
welfare of the Grand Lodge of England ; and we have also amongst us Gen . Lawrie of Nova Scotia . ( . Cheers . ) In former years it was not so easy for brethren from across the Atlantic to fraternise with us , but the means of communication have now become so easy that we are not at all astonished to see among us brethren from the new world . ( Cheers . ) This toast was also received with enthusiasm .
The GRAND MASTER in the chair : Brethren , you have drunk the health of our own Grand Master , and I feel sure that you will wish to drink the health of the Grand Masters of other lodges in other countries . We have always been on the terms of the most fraternal intercourse with the sister Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland . ( Cheers . ) We have often seen representatives of these Grand Lodges among us , and we are favoured this
evening with the presence of the Grand Master of Scotland —( cheers)—and we must congratulate ourselves that he has done us the honour of appearing this evening to show by his presence that Scotland expresses through him the fraternal interest and welfare of the English Grand Lodge . Brethren , we are also favoured with the presence of General Laurie , the Grand
Master of Nova Scotia , Formerl y it was not quite so easy to get representatives from the other side of the Atlantic here ; but now we do not think there is anything so wonderful in seeing them among us . ( Cheers . ) But at the same time we desire to assure him of our pleasure at his presence . I ask you to drink "The Health of the Sister Grand Lodges throughout the World . " ( Cheers . )
The Earl of MAR and KELLIE , who was received with loud cheers , in responding said : I rise to thank you in the name of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and I suppose also in the name of the other Grand Lodges , for the very kind reception you have given to this toast . I entirely reciprocate what our Right Worshipful Brother in the chair has said as to the cordial relations which exist between the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland . It is not the first time that I have had the honour of attending the Grand Lodge of England . On the last occasion that I was present was when his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales was made Grand Master of England . ( Cheers . ) I believe that that event gave to Masonry the greatest impetus which it has had this century . I hope that the cordial relations which have always existed between the various Grand Lodges will continue , and I thank you , in conclusion , for the kind way in which you have received this toast , and the way also in which you have received us this evening . ( Loud cheers . )
General LAURIE also responded . He said : I appear to-night as the representative of new Scotland by the side of the representative of old Scotland . I suppose it will be my duty to return thanks also for the various transatlantic nations . In consequence of the improved means of communication a good many English brethren have travelled on the North American Continent , and I am sure that if they have ever knocked at the door of a Masonic
lodge they have met with a hearty welcome . ( Cheers . ; I have recently had to search the records of transatlantic Grand Lodges , and I find that they number 600 lodges numbering between 30 , 000 and 40 , 000 Masons . In the states of the American Union there are now some 500 , 000 Masons , and you must remember that there is no dual membership there , a member only being
able to belong to one lodge . All this shows that wonderful hold which Masonry has on the Anglo-Saxon race . We have been strengthened since we have been under the charters of our own Grand Lodges ; but we shall always regard the English Grand Lodge with feelings of fraternal affection . ( Cheers . )
The M . W . GRAND MASTER in the chair in proposing the next toast said : It had been fully the intention of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , to be present this day and to preside over the Grand Lodge , and to have occupied the position of Chairman at this festival ; but unfortunately , he has been precluded by illness from attending . I feel sure you will sympathise with the cause of his absence and wish him a speedy
recovery to health . We all know that he is prepared to discharge his duties to Masonry notwithstanding his other duties . Their Deputy G . M . was present at Grand Lodge , but it had been impossible for him to be here in consequence of another engagement . We all know the enthusiasm with which the names of our Grand Officers was received to day , and
this is a striking proof that our present Grand Master retains with the Grand Masters of former days the high character which they have earned in the selection of their Grand Officers . ( Cheers . ) I give you the toast of " The New Grand Officers , " coupled with the name of the Senior Grand Chaplain , Bro . Dr . Cox . ( Loud cheers . ) The Rev . J . EDMUND COX , D . D ., P . G . C ., in replying said : I congratulate you on having such a man as the Earl of Carnarvon to preside over you as