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The motion was then unanimously adopted . After some further observations by the Acting P . G . M ., the proceedings ended , and the lodge was closed .
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SPECIAL PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF OXFORDSHIRE .
A Special Provincial Grand Lodge , which was very largely attended , was held at Oxford on the loth inst ., when the following addresses were agreed to : " To the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . " VVe , the Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , respectfully approach your Majesty with the expression of our deep grief at the great
loss which your Majesty has sustained by the untimely death of our dearly-loved and much lamented Provincial Grand Master , your Majesty's highly-gifted and illus trions youngest son , H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , K . u \ " During his residence in this city as a member of the University , we , as Freemasons , enjoyed special opportunities of becoming acquainted with the many graces of his Royal Highness's character from the time when he
first condescended to patronise our mysteries and join in our assemblies . " While continuing to manifest a special interest in this province by his fraternal rule over it , his Royal Highness , by his many acts of brotherly kindness , had endeared himself to Freemasons throughout the length and breadth of the country , when it seemed good to the Great Architect of the Universe to call him from our
midst . " With the example of his illustrious father ever before his eyes , the first aim of his Royal Highness during his brief span of life was to increase the happiness of your Majesty ' s subjects by encouraging and actively assisting all efforts tending to promote thc welfare of his
fellowcreatures . " Himself a sufferer , he sympathised with the sufferings of others , and on all occasions showed that he adopted as his own the maxim that charity is the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's heart . " While thus expressing our condolence , our fervent
prayer is that thc Great Architect of the Universe may endue your Majesty wilh fortitude to support the heavy trial which has so suddenly overtaken you , and that He may vouchsafe to you a continuance of that health and strength which are so precious to all your Majesty ' s faithful sucjects . "
"To H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany . " We , thc Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , desire to express oar deep grief at the irreparable loss which your Koyal Highness has sustained by thc untimely death of our dearly loved and much lamented Prov . Grand Master , H . R . H . thc Duke of Albany , K . G . ff I . ...... > ... . f .. n .......... & b ...... 4 l . nt . mi ... I . . I . . . . . 1 l ..... \ . » ..-1 tl in ims vuvii uciuvvu
naa AIAIGII , niy IUMI uuauauu first formed that connection with freemasonry which he maintained until the closing hour of his existence—hc joined in our meetings—he presided over our deliberations —and by his courteous demeanourand urbanity of manner hc attached the hearts of all in this province to himself . " We welcomed your Royal Highness into this realm as a member of the Royal Family , and wc rejoiced still further when you graced our festivities by your presence in this
University at thc last Commemoration . "And now in this sad hour of your grief we offer our condolence on thc awcfully sudden termination of that wedded life which wc had trusted it might have pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to prolong for many years to come , and we pray that thc Father of the Fatherless and the God of the Widow may sustain and protect your Royal Highness and your infant daughter in this your hour of supreme trial . "
"To H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master of Kngland . " Most Worshipful Sir , —Wc , the Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , respectfully approach your Royal Highness with the expression of our deep grief at the great loss which your Royal Highness has sustained by the untimely death of our dearly loved and
much lamented Provincial Grand Master , your highly g irted and illustrious brother H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Past Grand Waide-i of England . " From the time when he first saw the light of Masonry in this ancient city , we , as Freemasons , enjoyed special Opportunities of observing and appreciating the many excellencies of character displayed by his Royal Highness ,
and it was thus wilh special giatihcation that we hailed thc selection made by your Royal Highness when you appointed him to preside over us in this province . " The duties of this high office he discharged for eight years with such zeal and ability as to win thc esteem and affection of every member of the Craft , not only in this province , but throughout the kingdom .
" We feel most keenly the grievous loss which has been sustained by your Royal Highness , by Freemasonry in general , and by this Provincial Grand Lodge in particular ; but , while mourninir for his departure , we dare not repine at that edict of the Great Architect ofthe Universe which has summoned him to the Grand Lodge Above , where the blessed ever rest in eternal peace . "
FORT WILLIAM LODGE , No . 43 ( S . C . )—At an emergency meeting of the above lodge , held on the 3 rd inst ., it was unanimously resolved to send addresses of condolence to her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albany expressing the deep sorrow and sympathy felt by thebrethren at the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold . At the hour of the funeral the brethren , dressed in black , met
at the lodge room , when the Masonic service for the burial of the dead was impressively read by the R . W . M . SCIENTIFIC LODGE , NO . 88 . —At the monthl y meeting of this lodge last Monday , at Cambridge , the VV . M ., Bro . Alfred Thompson , P . G . Supt . of Works , proposed a vote of condolence with her Majesty the Queen
and the Duchess of Albany upon their great bereavement . The late Duke of Albany , he remarked , was a Mason whom it would be difficult to replace , for he not only evinced at all times the liveliest interest in the welfare of the Craft , but also took a very active part in Masonic work , as evidenced by the fact that he was Past Grand Senior Warden of England . He was likewise a warm supporter of Masonic
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Charities , and taken altogether was a brother of whom every Mason might be proud . The motion was seconded by Uro . J . Neal York , I . P . M ., the Dep . Prov . G . M ., and carried unanimously . The resolution was ordered to be sent to the Queen and thc Duchess of Albany , and to be entered on the minutes .
PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 107 . —At tlie meeting on the 7 th inst ., at King ' s Lynn , the Worshipful Master , Bro . the Rev . J . B . Slight , proposed that the following address should be presented to H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., it being needless for us to say that the proposal was unanimously agreed to by the lodge : " To his Royal Highness
Albert Edward Prince of Wales , K . G .. the Most VVorshipful Grand Master of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons in England . —May it please your Royal Highness : VVe , the VVorshipful Master , thc Wardens , and members of lodge Philanthropic , 107 , King ' s Lynn , desire to be allowed to express to your Highness our hearty sympathies with you in the affliction with which , in I lis all wise
though inscrutable Providence , the Most High has seen fit to visit her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family of England in the sudden death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., Duke of Albany , and Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire . As a Prince of the blood Royal and as a Mason amongst Masons our lamented brother was ever ready to do earnest work for the good of her Majesty ' s
subjects . Although none but the Most High can give real comfort , still ive trust that the assurance of our appreciation of his Royal Highness ' s work , and our sympathy may be a source ot some little consolation to her Majesty thc Queen , the Duchess of Albany , and every member of the Koyal
Family in this sad and sudden bereavement . Wc also venture to ask your Koyal Highness graciously to convey to her Majesty the Queen and to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Albany this expression of our sympathy . —Given at our lodge this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thouand . eight hundred and eighty- four . — J BULLIVANT SLIGHT , W . M . "
WHITTINGTON LODGE , NO . S 6 J . —A lodge of emergency was called by the VV . M ., Bro . Jas . Weaver , P . M . 86 * 2 and 1319 , for the 9 th inst ., "to pass a vote of condolence with her Most Gracious Majesty the Oueen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , , G . M ., and the rest of the
Royal Family , upon the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , P . G . J . W . and G . M . Oxon . " ASAPH LODGE , No . 1319 . —At an emergency meeting of this lodge , called by the VV . M . for thc purpose , a vote of condolence was passed to the Oueen , the Grand Master , and to the bereaved wife of the Tate Duke .
WALDECK LODGE , NO . 196 9 . —Bro . H . VVoltcrs , VV . M ., summoned a meeting of emergency on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at which thc following resolutions , proposed by thc VV . M . and seconded by Bro . Julius Quitmann , I . P . M ., were unanimously voted * . —1 . "That a letter of condolence be sent b y thc members of this lodge to her Royal Highness the Princess Helen of VValdeck-Pyrmont , Duchess
of Albany , to express their deepest sympathy with her Royal Highness on the great loss which she has sustained by thc sudden lamentable death of his Royal Highness thc Duke of Albany , honorary member of this lodge " 2 . '' lhat a vote of condolence be passed to ll . li . H . thc
Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., to express mjst humbly thc deepest sorrow of the members of this lodge at thc great loss his Royal Highness has sustained hy thc lamentable death of his brother , 1 I . H . II . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , honorary member of this lodge , and that the same be recorded on thc minutes . "
TRIBUTE IROM BRO . SIR MOSES MOXTRI- 'IORR . — Among thc numerous floral mementoes received at Windsor Castte on thc occasion of thc Duke ' s funeral , was onc of great b-auty , with card attached , bearing the following inscription : "An humble but respectful token of heartfelt grief from Sir Moses Montefiore , Bart . "
THE LATE DUKK ' S EXECUTORS . —Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Essex , and Bro . R . II . Collins , C . B ., were appointed by the late Duke of Albany as executors to his will . Lord Brooke was at Oxford with thc Prince , and was onc of his most intimate friends , and thc Duke acted as brst man at Lord Brooke ' s marriage . His Royal Highness has left his property , amounting to about
i , 20 , 000 , to the Duchess . Arrangements will be made by the Queen for the continued residence of the Duchess at Claremont . THE ANNUITY TO THE DI / CHESS OI * ALBANY . —Upon the death of the Duke of Albany , the t > vo annuities of jC ' 15 , 000 and £ 10 , 000 , respectively authorised to be granted by 37 and 38 Vict ., c . 65 and 45
, and 4 G Vict ., c . 5 , cease ; but under section 3 of the last-mentioned Act her Majesty is empoivered by letters patent , under the Great Seal , to grant to the Duchess of Albany , in case of her surviving her husband , an annuity of £ 6000 , to commence from the death of the Duke , and to continue thenceforth during the life of the Duchess . — Solicitors' Journal .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
draft J-Easourg , RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —The installa . tion meeting of the above lodge was held on the Sth inst . at the Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros , Oliver , VVM . j Morton , S . W . ; Purdue , J . W . ; Gorringe , S . D . ; Dopson , J . D . j Coplestone , LG . ; Butt , Treas . ; Tuck , Sec , P . M . ; Watson , P . M . ; Fishers , P . M . ; A . C . Alais , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; Sir Charles Dilke , Bart ., and 24 other members of the lodge . The visitine brethren
were Bros . Game , W . M . 511 ; W . Parsons , P . M . 180 ; Lewis Bryat , P . M . 1 S 2 S ; H . Wallie , P . M . 115 S ; Kipp , P . M . 1275 ; S . Foley , P . M . 19 ; A . Corner , S . VV . 1238 ; Edmund B . Cox , I . G . 1563 ; W . S . Eaton , I . G . 731 ; A . W . Barkley , I . G . 1767 ; D . R . WUe , 452 ; S . A . Hunt , 1617 . After the W . M . had passed Bros . Chapman , Williams , and Philips , Bro . A . C . Alais proceeded to install Bro . VV .
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Purdue as VV . M . for the ensuing year , who after being duly installed into the chair of K . S . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Sims , S . VV . ; Dopson , J . VV . ; Butt , Ireas . ; Tuck , Sec ; Gorringe , S . D . ; Blake , J . D . ; Doncaster , I . G . ; Copleston , W . S . ; and Burton , D . C . 1 he addresses were ably delivered by the Installing Master . Die VV . M . then initiated Messrs . Williams , Eastgate , Lakeand Cliburn
, , after which the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet in tlie Victoria Chamber . The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured . Uro . P . M . Oliver proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " eulogising ™ very able manner in which he hid carried out his duties , the VV . M . assured the brethren it would be his utmost desire to give satisfaction to the lodge with credit to himself
during his year of office . He regretted the absence of so many brethren through ill health . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of their distinguished Uro . Sir Charles Dilke , Hart ., " who in reply said lie did not know wh y they should drink his health , he being only a lay member , unless it was because hc was onc of its laziest . 1 le said he felt ashamed at not being
able to attend for so long , hut hoped circumstances would enable him to attend oftencr , and he wished the lodge every success and that it would go on and prosper . The VVorshipful Master proposed " lhe Healths of thc Visitors , " "Past Masters , " "Officers , " & c , which were ably responded to . The brethren then separated after a very enjoyable evening , rendered doubly so by lhe harmony of Bras . Foster , Oliver , Chapman , . May , Page , and Boys .
ST . MARTINS-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . » 53 S ) - — The regular meeting of thi * lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., there being a large attendance of the brethren to witness the initiation of Mr . E . J . Harper . The W . M . , after the minutes of the last regular lodge and those of the previous emergency meeting had been con'irmed , proceeded in the most
impressive manner to initiate the candidate into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , the candidate appearing , by the very earnest manner in which he responded , to feel the importance of the serious obligation he was about to enter into . The ceremony having been completed the usual routine business was dealt with , and the lodge adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , at which a choice selection of music .
under the directum of Bco . W . J . Willcocks , served to enliven a most enjoyable evening . The W . M . in proposing " The Queen and the Craft " discieetty avoided too pointed a reference to her Most Gracious Majesty , having regard to her recent sad bereavement by thc loss of her son , thc Duke of Albany . The other customary loyal and . Masonic toasts followed , after
which in a short but pithy speech the I . P . M . proposed " Ihc Health of the W . M ., " who in a clever and crisp reply outlined the principal events identified with his year of offico in the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Initiate , Bro . E . J . Harper , " who responded in an exceedingly effective style , taking for his basis in the future the three great elements in Freemasonry . In the course of his remarks he stated that to err was human \> w . that he
, had found that the Masonic principle was good in its foundation , for it strove to repair that which in a moment of forgetfulness had been overlooked , lie also hoped th . it those thrccgreat principles—liberty , equality , and fraternity —might at all times serve Freemasons : liberty of selection ; equality , in that it was above the sordid considerations of wealth or poverty , * and fraternity , as being the most glorious of all attributes , as it served to bring all good men
to one common level . The toast of " The Visitors " was eloquently responded toby Uro . F . VV . Goddard , P . M ., who not only complimented thc W . M . in being the Master of so excellent a lodge as that of St . Martin's-le-Grand , but stated that he felt a real pleasure in being present at the initiation of one
who with himself thoroughly appreciated those grand principles which should at all times characterize Freemasons , namely brotherly love , relief , and truth . The other Masonic toasts having been proposed , including " The Treasurer , " "Secretary , " "Ollicers , " & c , the brethren separated at a reasonable hour , having enjoyed a most delightful evening enhanced by thc excellent music and singing .
ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 171 C ) . —At a meeting of this lodge at the Town Hall , Poplar , on Friday , the th inst ., Bro . T . L . Kennett , VV . M ., Masonic mourning was worn in consequence of the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , and it was decided to transact the necessary business and disperse . Immediately on opening the lodge the following resolution , proposed bv Bro .
Coleman , P . M ., seconded by Bro . House , I . P . M ., was unanimously earned , and the Secretary , Uro . Harland , was instructed to forward the same to the Grand Secretary for presentation to the Most Worshipful thc Grand Master * T 1 M t - ? ° 'P Master , Officers , and brethren of the All Saints Lodge , No . 1716 , desire to express their respectful sympathy with the Most Worshioful the Grand
Master in the loss that he has sustained by the sudden death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , Prov . Grand Master of Oxfordshire , and to assure him that they all with one accord offer their condolence and will e \ rer feel the warmest interest in his own welfare and whatever concerns his domessic happiness . "
On voting the sum of five guineas towards Bro . Rundall ' s list for presentation to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution it was mentioned by Bro . Potts , P . M ., that this lodge since its formation in 18 77 had subscribed no less a sum than £ 671 towards Masonic Charities , The lodge was then closed and adjourned .
ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The April meeting was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Town Hall , Shoreditch . Bro . A . A . Clement , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . J . A . Jones , I . P . M . ; L . Stean P . M . ; li . Benjamin , P . M . ; J . Funston , S . W . ; E . Walker , J . W .: Rev . H . G . Henderson , Chaplain ; J . Cox , Sec ; F . Matthews , S . D . ; R . Drysdale . I . D . E . T . Clark ( acting I . G . ); G . C . Younc . Ore .-. T
Douglass , W . b . ; and J . Very , Tyler . The following members of the lodge were also present : Bros . R . H . Drysdale , S . Fennell , Dr . VV . Holt , li . S . Mendey , G . Colls , J . Austin , I " .. A . Beckett , 11 . Waynforth , and J . Tidbali . Among the visitors were Bros . Stephen Crane , P . M . 033 ; J . A . Kobson , S . VV . 1445 ; J . Uerry , 172 ; G . Harwood , 8 l ^ V » , J cobo " ' W ' " Frank > lS 8 J H - Dawson andG . Wade , 1310 .
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The motion was then unanimously adopted . After some further observations by the Acting P . G . M ., the proceedings ended , and the lodge was closed .
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SPECIAL PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF OXFORDSHIRE .
A Special Provincial Grand Lodge , which was very largely attended , was held at Oxford on the loth inst ., when the following addresses were agreed to : " To the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . " VVe , the Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , respectfully approach your Majesty with the expression of our deep grief at the great
loss which your Majesty has sustained by the untimely death of our dearly-loved and much lamented Provincial Grand Master , your Majesty's highly-gifted and illus trions youngest son , H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , K . u \ " During his residence in this city as a member of the University , we , as Freemasons , enjoyed special opportunities of becoming acquainted with the many graces of his Royal Highness's character from the time when he
first condescended to patronise our mysteries and join in our assemblies . " While continuing to manifest a special interest in this province by his fraternal rule over it , his Royal Highness , by his many acts of brotherly kindness , had endeared himself to Freemasons throughout the length and breadth of the country , when it seemed good to the Great Architect of the Universe to call him from our
midst . " With the example of his illustrious father ever before his eyes , the first aim of his Royal Highness during his brief span of life was to increase the happiness of your Majesty ' s subjects by encouraging and actively assisting all efforts tending to promote thc welfare of his
fellowcreatures . " Himself a sufferer , he sympathised with the sufferings of others , and on all occasions showed that he adopted as his own the maxim that charity is the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's heart . " While thus expressing our condolence , our fervent
prayer is that thc Great Architect of the Universe may endue your Majesty wilh fortitude to support the heavy trial which has so suddenly overtaken you , and that He may vouchsafe to you a continuance of that health and strength which are so precious to all your Majesty ' s faithful sucjects . "
"To H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany . " We , thc Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , desire to express oar deep grief at the irreparable loss which your Koyal Highness has sustained by thc untimely death of our dearly loved and much lamented Prov . Grand Master , H . R . H . thc Duke of Albany , K . G . ff I . ...... > ... . f .. n .......... & b ...... 4 l . nt . mi ... I . . I . . . . . 1 l ..... \ . » ..-1 tl in ims vuvii uciuvvu
naa AIAIGII , niy IUMI uuauauu first formed that connection with freemasonry which he maintained until the closing hour of his existence—hc joined in our meetings—he presided over our deliberations —and by his courteous demeanourand urbanity of manner hc attached the hearts of all in this province to himself . " We welcomed your Royal Highness into this realm as a member of the Royal Family , and wc rejoiced still further when you graced our festivities by your presence in this
University at thc last Commemoration . "And now in this sad hour of your grief we offer our condolence on thc awcfully sudden termination of that wedded life which wc had trusted it might have pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to prolong for many years to come , and we pray that thc Father of the Fatherless and the God of the Widow may sustain and protect your Royal Highness and your infant daughter in this your hour of supreme trial . "
"To H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master of Kngland . " Most Worshipful Sir , —Wc , the Freemasons of Oxfordshire , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , respectfully approach your Royal Highness with the expression of our deep grief at the great loss which your Royal Highness has sustained by the untimely death of our dearly loved and
much lamented Provincial Grand Master , your highly g irted and illustrious brother H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G ., Past Grand Waide-i of England . " From the time when he first saw the light of Masonry in this ancient city , we , as Freemasons , enjoyed special Opportunities of observing and appreciating the many excellencies of character displayed by his Royal Highness ,
and it was thus wilh special giatihcation that we hailed thc selection made by your Royal Highness when you appointed him to preside over us in this province . " The duties of this high office he discharged for eight years with such zeal and ability as to win thc esteem and affection of every member of the Craft , not only in this province , but throughout the kingdom .
" We feel most keenly the grievous loss which has been sustained by your Royal Highness , by Freemasonry in general , and by this Provincial Grand Lodge in particular ; but , while mourninir for his departure , we dare not repine at that edict of the Great Architect ofthe Universe which has summoned him to the Grand Lodge Above , where the blessed ever rest in eternal peace . "
FORT WILLIAM LODGE , No . 43 ( S . C . )—At an emergency meeting of the above lodge , held on the 3 rd inst ., it was unanimously resolved to send addresses of condolence to her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albany expressing the deep sorrow and sympathy felt by thebrethren at the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold . At the hour of the funeral the brethren , dressed in black , met
at the lodge room , when the Masonic service for the burial of the dead was impressively read by the R . W . M . SCIENTIFIC LODGE , NO . 88 . —At the monthl y meeting of this lodge last Monday , at Cambridge , the VV . M ., Bro . Alfred Thompson , P . G . Supt . of Works , proposed a vote of condolence with her Majesty the Queen
and the Duchess of Albany upon their great bereavement . The late Duke of Albany , he remarked , was a Mason whom it would be difficult to replace , for he not only evinced at all times the liveliest interest in the welfare of the Craft , but also took a very active part in Masonic work , as evidenced by the fact that he was Past Grand Senior Warden of England . He was likewise a warm supporter of Masonic
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Charities , and taken altogether was a brother of whom every Mason might be proud . The motion was seconded by Uro . J . Neal York , I . P . M ., the Dep . Prov . G . M ., and carried unanimously . The resolution was ordered to be sent to the Queen and thc Duchess of Albany , and to be entered on the minutes .
PHILANTHROPIC LODGE , No . 107 . —At tlie meeting on the 7 th inst ., at King ' s Lynn , the Worshipful Master , Bro . the Rev . J . B . Slight , proposed that the following address should be presented to H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., it being needless for us to say that the proposal was unanimously agreed to by the lodge : " To his Royal Highness
Albert Edward Prince of Wales , K . G .. the Most VVorshipful Grand Master of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons in England . —May it please your Royal Highness : VVe , the VVorshipful Master , thc Wardens , and members of lodge Philanthropic , 107 , King ' s Lynn , desire to be allowed to express to your Highness our hearty sympathies with you in the affliction with which , in I lis all wise
though inscrutable Providence , the Most High has seen fit to visit her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family of England in the sudden death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , K . G ., Duke of Albany , and Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire . As a Prince of the blood Royal and as a Mason amongst Masons our lamented brother was ever ready to do earnest work for the good of her Majesty ' s
subjects . Although none but the Most High can give real comfort , still ive trust that the assurance of our appreciation of his Royal Highness ' s work , and our sympathy may be a source ot some little consolation to her Majesty thc Queen , the Duchess of Albany , and every member of the Koyal
Family in this sad and sudden bereavement . Wc also venture to ask your Koyal Highness graciously to convey to her Majesty the Queen and to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Albany this expression of our sympathy . —Given at our lodge this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thouand . eight hundred and eighty- four . — J BULLIVANT SLIGHT , W . M . "
WHITTINGTON LODGE , NO . S 6 J . —A lodge of emergency was called by the VV . M ., Bro . Jas . Weaver , P . M . 86 * 2 and 1319 , for the 9 th inst ., "to pass a vote of condolence with her Most Gracious Majesty the Oueen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , , G . M ., and the rest of the
Royal Family , upon the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , P . G . J . W . and G . M . Oxon . " ASAPH LODGE , No . 1319 . —At an emergency meeting of this lodge , called by the VV . M . for thc purpose , a vote of condolence was passed to the Oueen , the Grand Master , and to the bereaved wife of the Tate Duke .
WALDECK LODGE , NO . 196 9 . —Bro . H . VVoltcrs , VV . M ., summoned a meeting of emergency on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at which thc following resolutions , proposed by thc VV . M . and seconded by Bro . Julius Quitmann , I . P . M ., were unanimously voted * . —1 . "That a letter of condolence be sent b y thc members of this lodge to her Royal Highness the Princess Helen of VValdeck-Pyrmont , Duchess
of Albany , to express their deepest sympathy with her Royal Highness on the great loss which she has sustained by thc sudden lamentable death of his Royal Highness thc Duke of Albany , honorary member of this lodge " 2 . '' lhat a vote of condolence be passed to ll . li . H . thc
Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., to express mjst humbly thc deepest sorrow of the members of this lodge at thc great loss his Royal Highness has sustained hy thc lamentable death of his brother , 1 I . H . II . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , honorary member of this lodge , and that the same be recorded on thc minutes . "
TRIBUTE IROM BRO . SIR MOSES MOXTRI- 'IORR . — Among thc numerous floral mementoes received at Windsor Castte on thc occasion of thc Duke ' s funeral , was onc of great b-auty , with card attached , bearing the following inscription : "An humble but respectful token of heartfelt grief from Sir Moses Montefiore , Bart . "
THE LATE DUKK ' S EXECUTORS . —Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Essex , and Bro . R . II . Collins , C . B ., were appointed by the late Duke of Albany as executors to his will . Lord Brooke was at Oxford with thc Prince , and was onc of his most intimate friends , and thc Duke acted as brst man at Lord Brooke ' s marriage . His Royal Highness has left his property , amounting to about
i , 20 , 000 , to the Duchess . Arrangements will be made by the Queen for the continued residence of the Duchess at Claremont . THE ANNUITY TO THE DI / CHESS OI * ALBANY . —Upon the death of the Duke of Albany , the t > vo annuities of jC ' 15 , 000 and £ 10 , 000 , respectively authorised to be granted by 37 and 38 Vict ., c . 65 and 45
, and 4 G Vict ., c . 5 , cease ; but under section 3 of the last-mentioned Act her Majesty is empoivered by letters patent , under the Great Seal , to grant to the Duchess of Albany , in case of her surviving her husband , an annuity of £ 6000 , to commence from the death of the Duke , and to continue thenceforth during the life of the Duchess . — Solicitors' Journal .
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draft J-Easourg , RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —The installa . tion meeting of the above lodge was held on the Sth inst . at the Criterion , Piccadilly , when there were present Bros , Oliver , VVM . j Morton , S . W . ; Purdue , J . W . ; Gorringe , S . D . ; Dopson , J . D . j Coplestone , LG . ; Butt , Treas . ; Tuck , Sec , P . M . ; Watson , P . M . ; Fishers , P . M . ; A . C . Alais , P . M . ; C . Barker , P . M . ; Sir Charles Dilke , Bart ., and 24 other members of the lodge . The visitine brethren
were Bros . Game , W . M . 511 ; W . Parsons , P . M . 180 ; Lewis Bryat , P . M . 1 S 2 S ; H . Wallie , P . M . 115 S ; Kipp , P . M . 1275 ; S . Foley , P . M . 19 ; A . Corner , S . VV . 1238 ; Edmund B . Cox , I . G . 1563 ; W . S . Eaton , I . G . 731 ; A . W . Barkley , I . G . 1767 ; D . R . WUe , 452 ; S . A . Hunt , 1617 . After the W . M . had passed Bros . Chapman , Williams , and Philips , Bro . A . C . Alais proceeded to install Bro . VV .
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Purdue as VV . M . for the ensuing year , who after being duly installed into the chair of K . S . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Sims , S . VV . ; Dopson , J . VV . ; Butt , Ireas . ; Tuck , Sec ; Gorringe , S . D . ; Blake , J . D . ; Doncaster , I . G . ; Copleston , W . S . ; and Burton , D . C . 1 he addresses were ably delivered by the Installing Master . Die VV . M . then initiated Messrs . Williams , Eastgate , Lakeand Cliburn
, , after which the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet in tlie Victoria Chamber . The usual loyal toasts were duly honoured . Uro . P . M . Oliver proposed "The Health of the VV . M ., " eulogising ™ very able manner in which he hid carried out his duties , the VV . M . assured the brethren it would be his utmost desire to give satisfaction to the lodge with credit to himself
during his year of office . He regretted the absence of so many brethren through ill health . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Health of their distinguished Uro . Sir Charles Dilke , Hart ., " who in reply said lie did not know wh y they should drink his health , he being only a lay member , unless it was because hc was onc of its laziest . 1 le said he felt ashamed at not being
able to attend for so long , hut hoped circumstances would enable him to attend oftencr , and he wished the lodge every success and that it would go on and prosper . The VVorshipful Master proposed " lhe Healths of thc Visitors , " "Past Masters , " "Officers , " & c , which were ably responded to . The brethren then separated after a very enjoyable evening , rendered doubly so by lhe harmony of Bras . Foster , Oliver , Chapman , . May , Page , and Boys .
ST . MARTINS-LE-GRAND LODGE ( No . » 53 S ) - — The regular meeting of thi * lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., there being a large attendance of the brethren to witness the initiation of Mr . E . J . Harper . The W . M . , after the minutes of the last regular lodge and those of the previous emergency meeting had been con'irmed , proceeded in the most
impressive manner to initiate the candidate into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , the candidate appearing , by the very earnest manner in which he responded , to feel the importance of the serious obligation he was about to enter into . The ceremony having been completed the usual routine business was dealt with , and the lodge adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , at which a choice selection of music .
under the directum of Bco . W . J . Willcocks , served to enliven a most enjoyable evening . The W . M . in proposing " The Queen and the Craft " discieetty avoided too pointed a reference to her Most Gracious Majesty , having regard to her recent sad bereavement by thc loss of her son , thc Duke of Albany . The other customary loyal and . Masonic toasts followed , after
which in a short but pithy speech the I . P . M . proposed " Ihc Health of the W . M ., " who in a clever and crisp reply outlined the principal events identified with his year of offico in the lodge . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the Initiate , Bro . E . J . Harper , " who responded in an exceedingly effective style , taking for his basis in the future the three great elements in Freemasonry . In the course of his remarks he stated that to err was human \> w . that he
, had found that the Masonic principle was good in its foundation , for it strove to repair that which in a moment of forgetfulness had been overlooked , lie also hoped th . it those thrccgreat principles—liberty , equality , and fraternity —might at all times serve Freemasons : liberty of selection ; equality , in that it was above the sordid considerations of wealth or poverty , * and fraternity , as being the most glorious of all attributes , as it served to bring all good men
to one common level . The toast of " The Visitors " was eloquently responded toby Uro . F . VV . Goddard , P . M ., who not only complimented thc W . M . in being the Master of so excellent a lodge as that of St . Martin's-le-Grand , but stated that he felt a real pleasure in being present at the initiation of one
who with himself thoroughly appreciated those grand principles which should at all times characterize Freemasons , namely brotherly love , relief , and truth . The other Masonic toasts having been proposed , including " The Treasurer , " "Secretary , " "Ollicers , " & c , the brethren separated at a reasonable hour , having enjoyed a most delightful evening enhanced by thc excellent music and singing .
ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 171 C ) . —At a meeting of this lodge at the Town Hall , Poplar , on Friday , the th inst ., Bro . T . L . Kennett , VV . M ., Masonic mourning was worn in consequence of the death of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , and it was decided to transact the necessary business and disperse . Immediately on opening the lodge the following resolution , proposed bv Bro .
Coleman , P . M ., seconded by Bro . House , I . P . M ., was unanimously earned , and the Secretary , Uro . Harland , was instructed to forward the same to the Grand Secretary for presentation to the Most Worshipful thc Grand Master * T 1 M t - ? ° 'P Master , Officers , and brethren of the All Saints Lodge , No . 1716 , desire to express their respectful sympathy with the Most Worshioful the Grand
Master in the loss that he has sustained by the sudden death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , Prov . Grand Master of Oxfordshire , and to assure him that they all with one accord offer their condolence and will e \ rer feel the warmest interest in his own welfare and whatever concerns his domessic happiness . "
On voting the sum of five guineas towards Bro . Rundall ' s list for presentation to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution it was mentioned by Bro . Potts , P . M ., that this lodge since its formation in 18 77 had subscribed no less a sum than £ 671 towards Masonic Charities , The lodge was then closed and adjourned .
ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) . —The April meeting was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Town Hall , Shoreditch . Bro . A . A . Clement , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . J . A . Jones , I . P . M . ; L . Stean P . M . ; li . Benjamin , P . M . ; J . Funston , S . W . ; E . Walker , J . W .: Rev . H . G . Henderson , Chaplain ; J . Cox , Sec ; F . Matthews , S . D . ; R . Drysdale . I . D . E . T . Clark ( acting I . G . ); G . C . Younc . Ore .-. T
Douglass , W . b . ; and J . Very , Tyler . The following members of the lodge were also present : Bros . R . H . Drysdale , S . Fennell , Dr . VV . Holt , li . S . Mendey , G . Colls , J . Austin , I " .. A . Beckett , 11 . Waynforth , and J . Tidbali . Among the visitors were Bros . Stephen Crane , P . M . 033 ; J . A . Kobson , S . VV . 1445 ; J . Uerry , 172 ; G . Harwood , 8 l ^ V » , J cobo " ' W ' " Frank > lS 8 J H - Dawson andG . Wade , 1310 .