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principles of tho Order carried out with integrity , and he was sure such was the case with thoso of its members present on that occasion . It had been rightly said that but for Freemasons those noble and venerable structures that covered Europe would never havo been erected . But now Masonry was destined for higher ends , its mission was to enli ghten and to educate mankind . Seeing how well Masonry was established in their province , ho would yet urge the Companions not to rest satisfied with their present position , but by increased exertions make themselves an example for others .

Comp . Havers then rose , having been requested to propose the next toast , " The health of tlie Three Principals and success to the Royal Sussex Chapter . " After some observations upon thc merits of those , excellent Companions , he proceeded to congratulate the Companions generally on tlie formation of their new Chapter under such favourable auspices ; he remarked that the formation of another Lodge or Chapter was another hostage given to the fraternity at large , and ho warned them of tho serious responsibilit y attaching to tho founders aud promoters of new Lodges for the strict fulfilment of the duties of their office . Referring to the gigantic strides ivhich the societhas been

. y making , he hogged them to Lear in mind that the success of the institution was not to be measured by the mere numerical amount of those who joined it , but tho position , the capacity , and the intelligence of those who were admitted to tho Order , and he added an earnest exhortation to inquire dul y into the character of all who sought admission . The fraternity wore now becoming wealthy beyond expectation ; taking tho income of Grand Lodge and of tho several charities ( whicli were hut part of tin ; system ) , the amount now reached many thousands per annum . Their . funded and freehold propert

y was also very large , and they must all be . ware Freemasonry was not converted into a benefit society . He next referred to the share the provinces should take in tho general management ot the affair ., of Grand Lodgo : there woro excellent Masons in all parts of tho country , and lie was glad to learn that the Grand Master had sought in Sussex for one of those excellent Masons , to advance ; him to Grand oflfce . He believed that honour more deserved had rarely been conferred than that which

was about to be bestowed upon Comp . Gavin Pocock ( much applause ) , lie then briefly referred to somo circumstances recentl y before the Craft , exprossiu" his regret that some who had apparently begun as practical reformers had permitted themselves to degenerate into au unmeaning opposition ; ho trusted that the day Was nearly arrived when all would again unite in promoting tho cause of Masonry alono , and in order to effect this he called upon all good Masons to take upon themselves the fair share of tho work , to form their opinions for themselves , and fairly and honourably to express their judgment upon anything which mi ght be brought before them concluded

. Ho by remarking that tho Companions , in opening their Chapter , had beforo thorn all tho elements of success , a wealthy town , numerous and well supported Lodges , from which fresh life blood could bo drawn , and well skilled brethren aud Companions to assist them ; above all they appeared to havo a kindly good fooling existing among them which was delightful to witness , ancl lie was bound to say he had rarely scon thc beautiful ceremony of the Royal Arch more perfectly and more impressively performed than on that evening . The toast Wits drunk enthusiastically .

Thc M . E . Z . in acknowledgment of the toast , briefly entered into an explanation of tlie causes that led to the establishment ofthe Chapter . Tlie M . E . Z . again rose to propose the health of the three eminent Companions who had undertaken , and so admirably performed the imposing ceremonial of consecration . He alluded to Comp . Havers' ,-, groat attainments in Masonry , his energy and services to tho Order , and moro especially the active duties of that day , of which they had been witness ; of Comp . Fumer , so much respected in Sussex ; ancl of the Rev . Comp . Coxwho had endeared himself to all bhis attention to the

, y Masonic charities , aud whose position in tho esteem of those present was much enhanced by his services on this occasion . Those three Excellent Companions Intel come readily , and at a short notice , to consecrate tho Lodge , and the founders of tho Chapter ivere tlie more obliged to them , as they knew , that had they searched England through , they could scarcely have mot with their equal ,.. Comp . Fm-ner iu responding said , it gave lum much pkasuve to be present on SF