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steps of the theatre by tho Grand Lodge . As soon as it was ascertained that His Royal Highness had reached the Pavilion , the Lodges were duly opened , and the procession was formed aud moved onward in Masonic order , the Junior Lodges in front , commencing with the Hamilton Loclge . The procession was headed by Bro . G . Arnaboldi , Marshal , mounted on a splendid grey charger , richlycaparisoned . On arriving at the Pavilion , two lines were formed , and the order of procession inversed . The Hon . Robert Hamilton
, Right AVorship ful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England . East , Jamaica , supported on the right by the Right AVorshipful Colin Campbell , Grand Master of the Provincial " Grand Loclge of Scotland in Jamaica , and on the left by the Right AVorshipful Henry Hutchings , Deputy Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica , ascended the latformfollowed in Masonic order by the Riht AVorshipful
p , g Solomon Melhado , Grand Senior AVartlon , and the Right Worshipful Simon B . Pietersz , Grand Junior AVarden , both of the Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica ; the Right AVorshipful John Morce , Grand Senior Warden , and Brother G . Hovertz , Acting Grand Junior AA ardenof the Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland , and the several principal officers of the lodges . The brethren were all beautifully attired in Masonic costumeand in the procession
, was borne the banners of the different lodges . The principal officers were all superbly aitired , wearing their different insignia , and a profusion of sparkling Masonic jewels . Conspicuous among them was the portly form of the Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica , who , in his magnificent official dress presented a truly commanding appearance . Nor did Bro . Arnaboldi , Marshal , mounted , as we
have said , on his noble steed , with drawn sword in hand towering above the procession , fail to attract much attention . The address to His Royal Highness was read by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of England , East Jamaica , the Hon . Dr . Hamilton , and which we now reproduce : — To His Royed Highness Prince Ernest Alfred , Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , Duke of Saxony , and Prince of Saxe of Coburii aud Golha , ere ..
May it please your Royal Highness . We , the Provincial Grand Master , Officers and Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and as such the constituted representatives of the body of Masons of tbe Province of East Jamaica , approach your Royal Highness with the warmest sentiments of respect to congratulate you on your safe arrival in this ancient and still valuable colony of the British Crown .
Although the statutes of our Order forbid us to express opinions in any wise connected with Government or its policy , we may however joyfully avail ourselves of the present unusually propitious opportunity of proving our loyalty to her most Gracious Majesty the Queen , your august mother , and the deep feeling of respect and attachment towards tbe Prince Consort and tbe other members of tho Royal Family , by tendering our fervent wishes for their continued health and welfare .
AA e appreciate the kindness and consideration of our beloved Sovereign in permitting your Royal Highness to honour this island with your illustrious presence , which event cannot fail to perpetuate those feelings of devotedncss and affection which have ever animated our hearts and strongly attach us to her Royal person and Throne . AVo trust that on a future occasion , and at no very remote period , wo shall bo afforded the happiness of addressing your Royal Highness as a Brother of the " Mystic tic , " and thafwe may behold the Fraternity again under guidance ot a Prince of the Blood Royal , an illustrious series of whom have already shono with conspicuous splendour as such patrons of Freemasonry .
To which His Excellency the Governor , on behalf of the Prince , replied : —Gentlemen—I am commanded by His Royal Highness to thank you for your address , and to assure that His Royal Highness deeply appreciates your kind and cordial welcome to Jamaica , and the expression of loyalty and attachment to Her Majesty , Her Crown , and Her person , which your Address conveys .
This part of the proceedings having closed , his Royal Highness was conducted to his carriage—the gentlemen in the pavilion giving him a hearty parting cheer .
China.
CHINA .
TIEX-TSIX— Meridian Lodge ( No . 1045 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday evening , January 23 rd , when the following elections and appointments to office were notified by the immediate P . M . Bro . AV . E . Adams , acting as the representative of
China.
the AA . M ., detained at sea through inclement weather , viz ., Bros . Cassidy , AA . M . ; Swettenham , S . AAL ; AVoodward , J . AA \; Mitchell , S . D . ; Shannon , J . D . ; Hamilton , Treas .,- Deacon , Sec . ; Bayley , I . G . ; James , M . C . ; Aires and Giraud , Stewards ; Bro . Gould , P . M ., in the name of the lodge requested Bro . Adams to occupy the chair until the arrival of the AA . M ., not to be expected whilst the river continues frozen . Three officers of the 31 st Regiment were proposed for initiation , and one for joining . A ' otes of thanks were awarded to Bros . Hamilton and Giraud , for their exertions in suitably preparing the place of meeting , and at an early hour the brethren separated .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —Thursday the 25 th ult ., was the birthday of her Royal Highness Princess Alice . In consequence of the deep mourning no kind of festivities took place . On Saturday , Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort , accompanied by the Princess Alice , Prince Arthur , Prince Leopold , the Princesses Helena , Louise , and Beatrice , left Osborne , and
returned to Buckingham Palace On Monday , Her Majesty gave audience to the Right Rev . Dr . Phiipott , to do homage on being appointed Bishop of AA orccster . Her Majesty held a Privy Council on Tuesday , and the Prince Consort presided iu the afternoon at the Council of the Horticultural Society at South Kensington . The Prince of AVales si-rived at Buckingham Palace , from Cambridge . On AA ' cdnesday , Her Majesty and the Prince
Consort loft Buckingham Palace , for the AATiite Lodge , Richmond park . Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were accompanied by the Princesses Alice , Helena , Louise , and Beatrice . Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold also accompanied tbe Queen and Prince Consort to the White Lodge , but returned in the evening . It was the birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Arthur , but no festivities took place in consequence of the deep mourning . The Prince of Wales returned to Cambridge .
IiirERiAL PARLIAMEXT —Iii the HOUSE or LORDS on Thursday , April 25 th , the Post Office Savings Banks Bill passed through committee after a short discussion . On the motion of the Marquis of Clanricarde the Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bill , the object of which is to assimilate the legal process for recovering on bills and promissory notes to that which now prevails in England , was read a second time . On Friday , in reply to questionsEarl De Grey and llipon explained the nature of the
, arrangement with the Princes of Mysore , which he said was on the whole beneficial to tbe public service , as a very large claim for an annuity had been capitalised by the payment of a given sum of money , for which the Government received an abundant equivalent by the annexation of the territories of the Prince of Mysore . The Government intended iu the course of the present session to bring in a bill for the regulation of tbe Legislative Council . The Marquis
of Clanricarde suggested that the Government should introduce the bill in their Lordship's House , and not in the Commons . Earl Grey approved of the recommendation of the noble marquis , and expressed his hope that the miserable farce of the Legislative Council might be done away with as soon as possible . On Monday Lord AVodehouse , in reply to Lord Malmesbnrv , said ,
that the recent events in America had caused much pain to the Government , which would have been most ready , had it been applied to , to use its friendly offices to prevent a collision between the American Government and the seceding states . Those offices , however , could not be pressed upon the American people unsolicited by them . The Post-office Savings Banks Bill was read a third time and passed . The Bills ' of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bills passed through committee .-
On Tuesday the Royal Marine Barracks ( East Stonebouse , Devon , ) Bill was read a second time , the Queen's Prison , & c , Bill was passed through committee , and the Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bill was read a third time and passed . In the House of Commons on Thursday the 25 th , the discussion on the motion for going into Committee on AAfiys and Means was resumed and adjourned to Mondaythe opposition being principalldirected
, y against the repeal of the Paper Duties . On Friday Lord Palmerston , in answering a series of questions put to h ' iin , observed , in respect to the case of Captain Brabazon , that he feared the only consolation which the relatives of . that unfortunate officer were likely to receive was the reflection that , owing to the suddenness with which his fate was sealed , he had escaped those barbarous tor-
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West Indies.
steps of the theatre by tho Grand Lodge . As soon as it was ascertained that His Royal Highness had reached the Pavilion , the Lodges were duly opened , and the procession was formed aud moved onward in Masonic order , the Junior Lodges in front , commencing with the Hamilton Loclge . The procession was headed by Bro . G . Arnaboldi , Marshal , mounted on a splendid grey charger , richlycaparisoned . On arriving at the Pavilion , two lines were formed , and the order of procession inversed . The Hon . Robert Hamilton
, Right AVorship ful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England . East , Jamaica , supported on the right by the Right AVorshipful Colin Campbell , Grand Master of the Provincial " Grand Loclge of Scotland in Jamaica , and on the left by the Right AVorshipful Henry Hutchings , Deputy Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica , ascended the latformfollowed in Masonic order by the Riht AVorshipful
p , g Solomon Melhado , Grand Senior AVartlon , and the Right Worshipful Simon B . Pietersz , Grand Junior AVarden , both of the Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica ; the Right AVorshipful John Morce , Grand Senior Warden , and Brother G . Hovertz , Acting Grand Junior AA ardenof the Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland , and the several principal officers of the lodges . The brethren were all beautifully attired in Masonic costumeand in the procession
, was borne the banners of the different lodges . The principal officers were all superbly aitired , wearing their different insignia , and a profusion of sparkling Masonic jewels . Conspicuous among them was the portly form of the Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Loclge of England , East Jamaica , who , in his magnificent official dress presented a truly commanding appearance . Nor did Bro . Arnaboldi , Marshal , mounted , as we
have said , on his noble steed , with drawn sword in hand towering above the procession , fail to attract much attention . The address to His Royal Highness was read by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of England , East Jamaica , the Hon . Dr . Hamilton , and which we now reproduce : — To His Royed Highness Prince Ernest Alfred , Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , Duke of Saxony , and Prince of Saxe of Coburii aud Golha , ere ..
May it please your Royal Highness . We , the Provincial Grand Master , Officers and Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and as such the constituted representatives of the body of Masons of tbe Province of East Jamaica , approach your Royal Highness with the warmest sentiments of respect to congratulate you on your safe arrival in this ancient and still valuable colony of the British Crown .
Although the statutes of our Order forbid us to express opinions in any wise connected with Government or its policy , we may however joyfully avail ourselves of the present unusually propitious opportunity of proving our loyalty to her most Gracious Majesty the Queen , your august mother , and the deep feeling of respect and attachment towards tbe Prince Consort and tbe other members of tho Royal Family , by tendering our fervent wishes for their continued health and welfare .
AA e appreciate the kindness and consideration of our beloved Sovereign in permitting your Royal Highness to honour this island with your illustrious presence , which event cannot fail to perpetuate those feelings of devotedncss and affection which have ever animated our hearts and strongly attach us to her Royal person and Throne . AVo trust that on a future occasion , and at no very remote period , wo shall bo afforded the happiness of addressing your Royal Highness as a Brother of the " Mystic tic , " and thafwe may behold the Fraternity again under guidance ot a Prince of the Blood Royal , an illustrious series of whom have already shono with conspicuous splendour as such patrons of Freemasonry .
To which His Excellency the Governor , on behalf of the Prince , replied : —Gentlemen—I am commanded by His Royal Highness to thank you for your address , and to assure that His Royal Highness deeply appreciates your kind and cordial welcome to Jamaica , and the expression of loyalty and attachment to Her Majesty , Her Crown , and Her person , which your Address conveys .
This part of the proceedings having closed , his Royal Highness was conducted to his carriage—the gentlemen in the pavilion giving him a hearty parting cheer .
China.
CHINA .
TIEX-TSIX— Meridian Lodge ( No . 1045 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday evening , January 23 rd , when the following elections and appointments to office were notified by the immediate P . M . Bro . AV . E . Adams , acting as the representative of
China.
the AA . M ., detained at sea through inclement weather , viz ., Bros . Cassidy , AA . M . ; Swettenham , S . AAL ; AVoodward , J . AA \; Mitchell , S . D . ; Shannon , J . D . ; Hamilton , Treas .,- Deacon , Sec . ; Bayley , I . G . ; James , M . C . ; Aires and Giraud , Stewards ; Bro . Gould , P . M ., in the name of the lodge requested Bro . Adams to occupy the chair until the arrival of the AA . M ., not to be expected whilst the river continues frozen . Three officers of the 31 st Regiment were proposed for initiation , and one for joining . A ' otes of thanks were awarded to Bros . Hamilton and Giraud , for their exertions in suitably preparing the place of meeting , and at an early hour the brethren separated .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —Thursday the 25 th ult ., was the birthday of her Royal Highness Princess Alice . In consequence of the deep mourning no kind of festivities took place . On Saturday , Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort , accompanied by the Princess Alice , Prince Arthur , Prince Leopold , the Princesses Helena , Louise , and Beatrice , left Osborne , and
returned to Buckingham Palace On Monday , Her Majesty gave audience to the Right Rev . Dr . Phiipott , to do homage on being appointed Bishop of AA orccster . Her Majesty held a Privy Council on Tuesday , and the Prince Consort presided iu the afternoon at the Council of the Horticultural Society at South Kensington . The Prince of AVales si-rived at Buckingham Palace , from Cambridge . On AA ' cdnesday , Her Majesty and the Prince
Consort loft Buckingham Palace , for the AATiite Lodge , Richmond park . Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were accompanied by the Princesses Alice , Helena , Louise , and Beatrice . Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold also accompanied tbe Queen and Prince Consort to the White Lodge , but returned in the evening . It was the birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Arthur , but no festivities took place in consequence of the deep mourning . The Prince of Wales returned to Cambridge .
IiirERiAL PARLIAMEXT —Iii the HOUSE or LORDS on Thursday , April 25 th , the Post Office Savings Banks Bill passed through committee after a short discussion . On the motion of the Marquis of Clanricarde the Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bill , the object of which is to assimilate the legal process for recovering on bills and promissory notes to that which now prevails in England , was read a second time . On Friday , in reply to questionsEarl De Grey and llipon explained the nature of the
, arrangement with the Princes of Mysore , which he said was on the whole beneficial to tbe public service , as a very large claim for an annuity had been capitalised by the payment of a given sum of money , for which the Government received an abundant equivalent by the annexation of the territories of the Prince of Mysore . The Government intended iu the course of the present session to bring in a bill for the regulation of tbe Legislative Council . The Marquis
of Clanricarde suggested that the Government should introduce the bill in their Lordship's House , and not in the Commons . Earl Grey approved of the recommendation of the noble marquis , and expressed his hope that the miserable farce of the Legislative Council might be done away with as soon as possible . On Monday Lord AVodehouse , in reply to Lord Malmesbnrv , said ,
that the recent events in America had caused much pain to the Government , which would have been most ready , had it been applied to , to use its friendly offices to prevent a collision between the American Government and the seceding states . Those offices , however , could not be pressed upon the American people unsolicited by them . The Post-office Savings Banks Bill was read a third time and passed . The Bills ' of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bills passed through committee .-
On Tuesday the Royal Marine Barracks ( East Stonebouse , Devon , ) Bill was read a second time , the Queen's Prison , & c , Bill was passed through committee , and the Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes ( Ireland ) Bill was read a third time and passed . In the House of Commons on Thursday the 25 th , the discussion on the motion for going into Committee on AAfiys and Means was resumed and adjourned to Mondaythe opposition being principalldirected
, y against the repeal of the Paper Duties . On Friday Lord Palmerston , in answering a series of questions put to h ' iin , observed , in respect to the case of Captain Brabazon , that he feared the only consolation which the relatives of . that unfortunate officer were likely to receive was the reflection that , owing to the suddenness with which his fate was sealed , he had escaped those barbarous tor-