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Consecration Of The Royal Hanover Lodge, No. 1777.
like to put the lodge to the expense of entertaining them . There was no question that it was an expense , and it was desirable to keep the lodge funds in as prosperous a state as possible . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren were conveyed by omnibus to Richmond , where a choice banquet was prepared for them at the Greyhound .
After the banquet , the customary list of toasts were honoured , and Colonel Shadwell Clerke responded for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . Buss , replying for " The Consecrating Officers , " said it had been stated that all the Consecrating Officers came to consecrate the lodge with a great deal of pleasure , seeing that the Province of Middlesex was in a very
prosperous condition . Middlesex was a new province , and at the time it was first formed , there were but six lodges in it . There were now twenty-eight . This was a great advance , seeing that London penetrated so far into the province . As it was they were obliged to cross the water and come into the London district to have a banquet . Richmond was in the London district , and having to come
to Richmond from Middlesex to get a dinner , showed what disadvantages Middlesex was under , and how much more creditable it was to it that it had so many lodges . In the programme of toasts the toast of " The Consecrating Officers " was accompanied by the Shakesperian quotation , " You have made good work , you and your apron men . " He was sure that in coming to consecrate the
lodge it must be patent to all that they had done what they could to bring a new lodge into existence , and he hoped it would be considered that they had done good apron work . The Provincial Grand Master had done good apron work , for ever since hc had been Prov . G . Master it had been his desire to promote the interest of the provipce . He had never been
backward in doing it , and that evening he had given fresh evidence of his desire to bring credit on the province . How far he had been assisted in his work by the officers it was for the brethren of the lodge to say . With the assistance of Dr . Ramsay , Col . Shadwell Clerke , and the Rev . J . Conder , he had been able to give e ' clat to the proceedings . Thc Rev . Chaplain had performed his duties in a way
which he had never seen excelled . The address was an excellent one , and he thought that , launched with so much e ' clat , Lodge No . 1777 must prove a success . Col . Burdett proposed "The Health of the W . M . " They had had the pleasure of placing in the chair a brother whom they all highly respected , and who they were confident would carry out the duties of the lodge in a
manner , not only creditable to the lodge , but to thc province also . He was sure that the lodge under his direction would bring credit on the Order . The brethren had seen what the W . M . was able to do . He had proved himself in every way to be a worthy brother to those who knew him , and he would also prove himself an excellent Master to those whom he would have to initiate in the Ciaft . He
not only was anxious to perform the duties he undertook , but he performed them in a way which must redound to the honour of the Order . The W . M ., in reply , said that when he joined the province of Middlesex he entered into his duties heart and soul . He had had the pleasure of subscribing to two very prominent lodges in London , but nevertheless ,
Middlesex was the province to which he gave his Masonic adherence . He had passed two chairs in the prj-* ince . He was the Secretary of a lodge of which Sir Charles Bright had just left the chair , now filled by Dr . Ramsay . The Royal Hanover was thc fourth lodge he was a subscribing member to in the province . He mentioned these circumstance s to show that his heart was in
the province . It was a province which was so near to London that it might almost be said to be in London itself . They were proposing the toasts in the London district , and he was very glad of if , not that he wished to detach himself from Middlesex , but the neighbourhood of Hounslow was so badly off for places of entertainment that they were obliged to go for their dinner to Richmond .
All work and no play , they were taught at the school , makes Jack a dull boy , and hc believed that in Masonry it was equally true , and that the brethren should take refreshment after labour . He did not mean to say that if they met ten times a year they should have a banquet each time , but he thought they might dine one half of those times . Hc held also that hospitality was very
desirable , and Masons must often have experienced thisviitue when going from town to town . He thought it well that lodges should foster this virtue . In conclusion , he hoped that the Royal Hanover Lodge would become A 1 in the province . Bro . H . Ixivcgrove , S . W ., replied for " The Officers , " and
Bros . Whitmarsh and Lsrlhatn for " The Visitors , " shortly after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren returned to town . The musical brethren , Bros . G . S . Graham , R . Taylor , A . Bannister , W . Clegg , W . Hobern , and G . W . Evans , entertained the brethren with some pleasing music during the intervals between the toasts .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Freemasons of North and East Yoikshire held their annual Grand Lodge on the 10 th inst ., at Beverley . The gathering took place af Richmond last year , and now Beverley has been honoured . The event proved a red letter
day in the history of the town , which is in every way appropriate for the assembling of an historical fraternity . Although the business of the Grand Lodge did not commence until two o'clock in the afttmoon , all the early tiaiiis brought up Masonic visitors , who occupied themselves for a few bouis by inspecting thc Minster and St . Mary's Church , as well as other objects of antiquarian
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
interest . The Minster was the chief attraction , more especially as Bro . Stephenson , of the Beverley Lodge , well-known for his antiquarian researches , had acceded to a request to give a verbal description of the leading features of the building . Increased interest was given to the morning ' s proceedings by a recital on the organ , given by Bro . Camidge , organist of the Minster . The organ is a
grand old instrument , by the famous builder Snetsler , and it was heard to great advantage on the occasion , the organist having made a delightful selection of music , which was highly appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to be present . All the selections were of a contemplative character , Handel's overture to "Samson" being the first number . The next was one of Batiste ' s quiet Andantes ,
the one in E minor . This was played in fine taste , showing a judicious blending of the stops . No . 3 was Mendelssohn's " Cornelius' March , " a fine sparkling theme , bringing out the more prominent stops of the instrument . The next number was an Andante movement by Smart , whose name is a sufficient guarantee for graceful melody and pure harmony . The organist led up to this movement by
a pretty extemporaneous passage or two . The two next selections were specially interesting . The first comprised the movements moderato and allegro from Corelli , adapted no doubt from the instrumental writings of this famous composer , who died in 1713 . The other number was Schumann ' s " Ich Crolle Nicht . " A selection from Mendelssohn ' s "Hymn of Praise" was the next number on
the programme , but at the last moment the organist changed it for Haydn ' s representation of " Chaos . " The concluding piece was Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D , and with this the visit of thc Freemasons to the Minster terminated , and the fraternity wended their way to the Assembly Rooms to hold their Grand Lodge . The entire suite of rooms was engaged . The principal rooms were
decorated with flowers , plants , and Masonic flags and emblems . Every lodge in . the province was well represented . Prior to opening the Grand Lodge thc Board of Benevolence held a long sitting , and considered several applications for assistance from widows of Freemasons and necessitous brethren . Several grants were passed and the claims of candidates—boys and girls—for admission to the schools
were carefully investigated , and resolutions to support the most deserving passed . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the Provincial Grand Master , presided over the Grand Lodge , and was supported by Bros , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , J . Pearson Bell , M . D ., J . P . ; Hon . W . T . Ord Powlett ; Major Woodall , and others . The following brethren were installed Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Sir Charles Legard , Bart ., M . P ., Ganton
Hall Prov . S . G . W . Charles Norman , Richmond ... Prov . J . G . W . Rev . Lewis Heath , M . A ., Newland ... Prov . G . Chap . Richard W . Hollon , York ... ... Prov . G . Treas . Joseph Todd , York Prov . G . Reg . M . C . Peck , Hull Prov . G . Sec . [ ohn H . Ernes , Hull Prov . S . G . D .
J . T . Atkinson , Selby Prov . J . G . D . Alfred W . Ansell , Hull Prov . G . S . of W . Thomas B . Whitehead , Yoik ... Prov . G . D . of C . Benjamin L . Wells , Hornsea ... Prov . G . S . B . John Camidge , Mus . Bac , Beverley Prov . G . Org . j . Ward , York ..: Prov . G . Purs . T . Crier , Hull Prov . G . Tyler .
A committee was appointed for the purpose of increasing the support given to the several Masonic Charities in the province , and it was announced by the Grand Master that the Provincial Lodge next year would be held in York , on the invitation of the Eboracum Lodge . About 120 brethren
afterwards sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , who in the course of the proceedings thanked the officers and brethren of the Constitutional Lodge , Beverley , for the handsome hospitality with which the Grand Lodge had been received . —Yorkshire Gazette .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Friday , the 4 th inst . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., Prov . G . M .
of thc province , presided , and he was supported by a large number or Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , and some few Grand Officers of England , whose brilliant regalia presented an imposing appearance on the raised dais .
The following were the Provincial Officers present . — Bros . J . H . Scott , Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Joseph Dixon , P . M . 271 , Prov . S . G . W . ; C . P . Henty , P . M . 38 , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , S . W . 38 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; R . Crosskey , P . M . 1303 , Prov . G . Treas . ; C A . Woolley , P . M . 311 , Prov . G . Registrar ; V . P . Freeman , P . M . 732 , Prov . G . Sec . ; T . S . Byass , P . M . 146 s , Prov . S . G . D . ; T . H . Crouch , W . M . 851 , Prov . J . G . D . ; " j .
M . Kidd , P . M . 732 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; C . Sandcman , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; A . King , 271 , Prov . G . Organist ; Jos . Farncombe , P . M . 311 , Prov . G . Steward ; W , T . Nell , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . Steward ; W . G . Sharp , P . M . 1141 , Ptov . G . Steward ; Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Bro . John Hervey , Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England , Sir Albert Woods , and many other brethren of eminence in thc Craft .
Thc Provinc : al Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , thc minutes of the annual meeting , held at Brighton , Sept . 18 th , last year , were read and confirmed . Thc Prov . G . Secretary called over the roll of the lodges in the province , and all were found to be represented except the Battle Lodge . He also read the Prov . G . Trca-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
surer ' s report and statement of account ^ also the report of the Board of Finance , both of which showed a very satisfactory state of things in spite of unusual expenses during tne year . On the motion of Bro . Hallett these ' reports were adopted and ordered to be printed and circulated among the members . The Prov . G . Secretary also presented a return showing
the strength of the various Hodges in thc province up to the 30 th June , which showed that sixty-seven were initiated , fifty-eight joined , and that there were 828 members belonging to the twenty lodges in the province . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master addressed the brethren after the report of the Charity Committee had been presented . He said he was gratified to learn that through
their exertions they had been successful in securing the election of two boys to the Masonic School . Observing , as he had done in the Freemason ( the organ of the Craft ) what had been done in London towards assisting the Charities , he felt that in the province of Sussex some further effort must be made by the brethren if they wished to retain any chance of returning local candidates . He suggested
the formation , in each lodge of a charity fund to which each brother should subscribe a small sum weekly or monthly as they might decide . As they accumulated funds the subscribers might draw lots for precedence in obtaining life governorships to one or more of the Masonic Charities , and by this means a vast amount of good might be done without its incurring any appreciable expense on the
brethren . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , he stated that he had appointed Bro . J . H . Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Sussex by patent ; therefore , there would be no necessity to go through the ceremony each year . He then proceeded to invest the following as his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —
W . Sergison Prov . G . S . W J . St . Clair Prov . G . J . W . Rev . E . Cave-Brown-Cave Prov . G . Chap . C . A . Wooley Prov . G . Reg . V . P . Freeman Prov . G . Sec . W . Hale Prov . G . S . D .
Mark Tanner Prov . G . J . D . C . Tomkinson Prov . G . S . W . Kidd Prov . G . D . C . W . G . Sharpe Prov G . A . D . C . Jos . Farncombe Proijf G . S . B . A . King Prov . G . Org .
W . T . Nell Prov . G . Purs . G . S . Evershed , E . Bright , F . J . Rubie , A . J . Hawkes , F . Holford , and S . B . McWhinnie Prov . G . Stwds . Bro . Crosskey was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Hughes re-appointed Tyler . Having completed the ceremony of investment , Sir
Walter Burrell returned thanks to his past officers for the manner in which they had rallied round him during the year , especially on occasions of his visiting the various lodges in the province . He fully hoped to have the same attention from those just appointed . During the past year no less than nineteen members of the various Sussex lodges had been calleel from this sublunary sphere , and he
regretted to find that among them were several distinguished Masons whose memory required . ' a passing word from him . Among them were Bro . Cunningham , an ardent lover of the Craft , and a skilful worker therein , Bro . Fabian , P . G . Supt . of Works , Bro . Whitefield , Master of the Harrington Lodge , Eastbourne , Bro . Ade , and many others . Referring to Masonry generally , he said the
chief occurrence of the year was one of great regret . He referred to the defection of the Grand Orient of France , which , by setting aside all obligations to the Great Architect of the Universe , had put themselves outside true Masonry . He must , therefore , beg of lodge officers to be very careful before receiving a visiting French brother to ascertain whether he was a believer in the Almi ghty . Tbat
very thing had occurred before opening lodge that day , and he was pleased to know that the visiting brother had expressed his conviction , and was thereupon admitted among them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Trollope , P . G . S . W ., thanked the Prov . G . M . for his kind remarks with respect to the late Bro . Dr . Cunningham , and stated the ii . tention of his old friends to
erect a monument over his remains , towards the expenses of which he hoped the brethren would subscribe , as Bro . Cunningham was well known and deservedly respected by a large number of brethren in the province . The business of thc Prov . Grand Lodge having been concluded at five o'clock , the brethren adjourned to the banqucting-room , where a sumptuous banquet was
supplied by Bros . Saycrs and Marks , Western-road . The room was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens by Bro . W . T . Nell . Over 100 guests were present , a larger number than for several years . The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master , presided , and he was supported by Bros . J . H . Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Shadwell Clerke , G . G . D . of England ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary of England ; Kuhe ,
P . G . Organist of England ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Steward of England ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary ; E . W . Tufrley , P . P . J . W . Notts and Hants ; J . J . Eastes , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Kent ; G . Bishop , 231 ; H . Jepp , P . P . S . G . W . Glo ' ster ; Parker , P . M . 34 ; W . Hilton , P . M . 1 : 151 ; G . A . Littlewood , P . M . 780 ; W . Hamilton , P . M . 34 ; G . Wilson , P . M . 1351 ; W . Steward , P . M . 1351 , and a * large number of brethren .
At the conclusion of the dinner grace was sung by Bros . Montem Smith , George Fox , T . Baxter and W . Roe , and throughout the evening they gave a very excellent selection of Music . Bro . A . King , Prov . Grand Organist , and Bro . W . Devin , P . Prov . Grand Organist , accompanied the vocal pieces , and Bro . Kuhe ( P . G . Organist of England ) favoured the company with one of his brilliant solos on the pianoforte . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been heartily ' drunk , Bro . Shadwell Clerke gave " Thc Health of the
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Consecration Of The Royal Hanover Lodge, No. 1777.
like to put the lodge to the expense of entertaining them . There was no question that it was an expense , and it was desirable to keep the lodge funds in as prosperous a state as possible . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren were conveyed by omnibus to Richmond , where a choice banquet was prepared for them at the Greyhound .
After the banquet , the customary list of toasts were honoured , and Colonel Shadwell Clerke responded for " The Grand Officers . " Bro . Buss , replying for " The Consecrating Officers , " said it had been stated that all the Consecrating Officers came to consecrate the lodge with a great deal of pleasure , seeing that the Province of Middlesex was in a very
prosperous condition . Middlesex was a new province , and at the time it was first formed , there were but six lodges in it . There were now twenty-eight . This was a great advance , seeing that London penetrated so far into the province . As it was they were obliged to cross the water and come into the London district to have a banquet . Richmond was in the London district , and having to come
to Richmond from Middlesex to get a dinner , showed what disadvantages Middlesex was under , and how much more creditable it was to it that it had so many lodges . In the programme of toasts the toast of " The Consecrating Officers " was accompanied by the Shakesperian quotation , " You have made good work , you and your apron men . " He was sure that in coming to consecrate the
lodge it must be patent to all that they had done what they could to bring a new lodge into existence , and he hoped it would be considered that they had done good apron work . The Provincial Grand Master had done good apron work , for ever since hc had been Prov . G . Master it had been his desire to promote the interest of the provipce . He had never been
backward in doing it , and that evening he had given fresh evidence of his desire to bring credit on the province . How far he had been assisted in his work by the officers it was for the brethren of the lodge to say . With the assistance of Dr . Ramsay , Col . Shadwell Clerke , and the Rev . J . Conder , he had been able to give e ' clat to the proceedings . Thc Rev . Chaplain had performed his duties in a way
which he had never seen excelled . The address was an excellent one , and he thought that , launched with so much e ' clat , Lodge No . 1777 must prove a success . Col . Burdett proposed "The Health of the W . M . " They had had the pleasure of placing in the chair a brother whom they all highly respected , and who they were confident would carry out the duties of the lodge in a
manner , not only creditable to the lodge , but to thc province also . He was sure that the lodge under his direction would bring credit on the Order . The brethren had seen what the W . M . was able to do . He had proved himself in every way to be a worthy brother to those who knew him , and he would also prove himself an excellent Master to those whom he would have to initiate in the Ciaft . He
not only was anxious to perform the duties he undertook , but he performed them in a way which must redound to the honour of the Order . The W . M ., in reply , said that when he joined the province of Middlesex he entered into his duties heart and soul . He had had the pleasure of subscribing to two very prominent lodges in London , but nevertheless ,
Middlesex was the province to which he gave his Masonic adherence . He had passed two chairs in the prj-* ince . He was the Secretary of a lodge of which Sir Charles Bright had just left the chair , now filled by Dr . Ramsay . The Royal Hanover was thc fourth lodge he was a subscribing member to in the province . He mentioned these circumstance s to show that his heart was in
the province . It was a province which was so near to London that it might almost be said to be in London itself . They were proposing the toasts in the London district , and he was very glad of if , not that he wished to detach himself from Middlesex , but the neighbourhood of Hounslow was so badly off for places of entertainment that they were obliged to go for their dinner to Richmond .
All work and no play , they were taught at the school , makes Jack a dull boy , and hc believed that in Masonry it was equally true , and that the brethren should take refreshment after labour . He did not mean to say that if they met ten times a year they should have a banquet each time , but he thought they might dine one half of those times . Hc held also that hospitality was very
desirable , and Masons must often have experienced thisviitue when going from town to town . He thought it well that lodges should foster this virtue . In conclusion , he hoped that the Royal Hanover Lodge would become A 1 in the province . Bro . H . Ixivcgrove , S . W ., replied for " The Officers , " and
Bros . Whitmarsh and Lsrlhatn for " The Visitors , " shortly after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren returned to town . The musical brethren , Bros . G . S . Graham , R . Taylor , A . Bannister , W . Clegg , W . Hobern , and G . W . Evans , entertained the brethren with some pleasing music during the intervals between the toasts .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .
The Freemasons of North and East Yoikshire held their annual Grand Lodge on the 10 th inst ., at Beverley . The gathering took place af Richmond last year , and now Beverley has been honoured . The event proved a red letter
day in the history of the town , which is in every way appropriate for the assembling of an historical fraternity . Although the business of the Grand Lodge did not commence until two o'clock in the afttmoon , all the early tiaiiis brought up Masonic visitors , who occupied themselves for a few bouis by inspecting thc Minster and St . Mary's Church , as well as other objects of antiquarian
Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.
interest . The Minster was the chief attraction , more especially as Bro . Stephenson , of the Beverley Lodge , well-known for his antiquarian researches , had acceded to a request to give a verbal description of the leading features of the building . Increased interest was given to the morning ' s proceedings by a recital on the organ , given by Bro . Camidge , organist of the Minster . The organ is a
grand old instrument , by the famous builder Snetsler , and it was heard to great advantage on the occasion , the organist having made a delightful selection of music , which was highly appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to be present . All the selections were of a contemplative character , Handel's overture to "Samson" being the first number . The next was one of Batiste ' s quiet Andantes ,
the one in E minor . This was played in fine taste , showing a judicious blending of the stops . No . 3 was Mendelssohn's " Cornelius' March , " a fine sparkling theme , bringing out the more prominent stops of the instrument . The next number was an Andante movement by Smart , whose name is a sufficient guarantee for graceful melody and pure harmony . The organist led up to this movement by
a pretty extemporaneous passage or two . The two next selections were specially interesting . The first comprised the movements moderato and allegro from Corelli , adapted no doubt from the instrumental writings of this famous composer , who died in 1713 . The other number was Schumann ' s " Ich Crolle Nicht . " A selection from Mendelssohn ' s "Hymn of Praise" was the next number on
the programme , but at the last moment the organist changed it for Haydn ' s representation of " Chaos . " The concluding piece was Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D , and with this the visit of thc Freemasons to the Minster terminated , and the fraternity wended their way to the Assembly Rooms to hold their Grand Lodge . The entire suite of rooms was engaged . The principal rooms were
decorated with flowers , plants , and Masonic flags and emblems . Every lodge in . the province was well represented . Prior to opening the Grand Lodge thc Board of Benevolence held a long sitting , and considered several applications for assistance from widows of Freemasons and necessitous brethren . Several grants were passed and the claims of candidates—boys and girls—for admission to the schools
were carefully investigated , and resolutions to support the most deserving passed . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the Provincial Grand Master , presided over the Grand Lodge , and was supported by Bros , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , J . Pearson Bell , M . D ., J . P . ; Hon . W . T . Ord Powlett ; Major Woodall , and others . The following brethren were installed Grand Officers for the ensuing year : — Sir Charles Legard , Bart ., M . P ., Ganton
Hall Prov . S . G . W . Charles Norman , Richmond ... Prov . J . G . W . Rev . Lewis Heath , M . A ., Newland ... Prov . G . Chap . Richard W . Hollon , York ... ... Prov . G . Treas . Joseph Todd , York Prov . G . Reg . M . C . Peck , Hull Prov . G . Sec . [ ohn H . Ernes , Hull Prov . S . G . D .
J . T . Atkinson , Selby Prov . J . G . D . Alfred W . Ansell , Hull Prov . G . S . of W . Thomas B . Whitehead , Yoik ... Prov . G . D . of C . Benjamin L . Wells , Hornsea ... Prov . G . S . B . John Camidge , Mus . Bac , Beverley Prov . G . Org . j . Ward , York ..: Prov . G . Purs . T . Crier , Hull Prov . G . Tyler .
A committee was appointed for the purpose of increasing the support given to the several Masonic Charities in the province , and it was announced by the Grand Master that the Provincial Lodge next year would be held in York , on the invitation of the Eboracum Lodge . About 120 brethren
afterwards sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master , who in the course of the proceedings thanked the officers and brethren of the Constitutional Lodge , Beverley , for the handsome hospitality with which the Grand Lodge had been received . —Yorkshire Gazette .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF SUSSEX .
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex was held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Friday , the 4 th inst . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., Prov . G . M .
of thc province , presided , and he was supported by a large number or Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , and some few Grand Officers of England , whose brilliant regalia presented an imposing appearance on the raised dais .
The following were the Provincial Officers present . — Bros . J . H . Scott , Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Joseph Dixon , P . M . 271 , Prov . S . G . W . ; C . P . Henty , P . M . 38 , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . H . M . Davey , S . W . 38 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; R . Crosskey , P . M . 1303 , Prov . G . Treas . ; C A . Woolley , P . M . 311 , Prov . G . Registrar ; V . P . Freeman , P . M . 732 , Prov . G . Sec . ; T . S . Byass , P . M . 146 s , Prov . S . G . D . ; T . H . Crouch , W . M . 851 , Prov . J . G . D . ; " j .
M . Kidd , P . M . 732 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; C . Sandcman , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . A . D . of C . ; A . King , 271 , Prov . G . Organist ; Jos . Farncombe , P . M . 311 , Prov . G . Steward ; W , T . Nell , P . M . 315 , Prov . G . Steward ; W . G . Sharp , P . M . 1141 , Ptov . G . Steward ; Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler . Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Bro . John Hervey , Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England , Sir Albert Woods , and many other brethren of eminence in thc Craft .
Thc Provinc : al Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , thc minutes of the annual meeting , held at Brighton , Sept . 18 th , last year , were read and confirmed . Thc Prov . G . Secretary called over the roll of the lodges in the province , and all were found to be represented except the Battle Lodge . He also read the Prov . G . Trca-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Sussex.
surer ' s report and statement of account ^ also the report of the Board of Finance , both of which showed a very satisfactory state of things in spite of unusual expenses during tne year . On the motion of Bro . Hallett these ' reports were adopted and ordered to be printed and circulated among the members . The Prov . G . Secretary also presented a return showing
the strength of the various Hodges in thc province up to the 30 th June , which showed that sixty-seven were initiated , fifty-eight joined , and that there were 828 members belonging to the twenty lodges in the province . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master addressed the brethren after the report of the Charity Committee had been presented . He said he was gratified to learn that through
their exertions they had been successful in securing the election of two boys to the Masonic School . Observing , as he had done in the Freemason ( the organ of the Craft ) what had been done in London towards assisting the Charities , he felt that in the province of Sussex some further effort must be made by the brethren if they wished to retain any chance of returning local candidates . He suggested
the formation , in each lodge of a charity fund to which each brother should subscribe a small sum weekly or monthly as they might decide . As they accumulated funds the subscribers might draw lots for precedence in obtaining life governorships to one or more of the Masonic Charities , and by this means a vast amount of good might be done without its incurring any appreciable expense on the
brethren . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , he stated that he had appointed Bro . J . H . Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Sussex by patent ; therefore , there would be no necessity to go through the ceremony each year . He then proceeded to invest the following as his Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —
W . Sergison Prov . G . S . W J . St . Clair Prov . G . J . W . Rev . E . Cave-Brown-Cave Prov . G . Chap . C . A . Wooley Prov . G . Reg . V . P . Freeman Prov . G . Sec . W . Hale Prov . G . S . D .
Mark Tanner Prov . G . J . D . C . Tomkinson Prov . G . S . W . Kidd Prov . G . D . C . W . G . Sharpe Prov G . A . D . C . Jos . Farncombe Proijf G . S . B . A . King Prov . G . Org .
W . T . Nell Prov . G . Purs . G . S . Evershed , E . Bright , F . J . Rubie , A . J . Hawkes , F . Holford , and S . B . McWhinnie Prov . G . Stwds . Bro . Crosskey was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Hughes re-appointed Tyler . Having completed the ceremony of investment , Sir
Walter Burrell returned thanks to his past officers for the manner in which they had rallied round him during the year , especially on occasions of his visiting the various lodges in the province . He fully hoped to have the same attention from those just appointed . During the past year no less than nineteen members of the various Sussex lodges had been calleel from this sublunary sphere , and he
regretted to find that among them were several distinguished Masons whose memory required . ' a passing word from him . Among them were Bro . Cunningham , an ardent lover of the Craft , and a skilful worker therein , Bro . Fabian , P . G . Supt . of Works , Bro . Whitefield , Master of the Harrington Lodge , Eastbourne , Bro . Ade , and many others . Referring to Masonry generally , he said the
chief occurrence of the year was one of great regret . He referred to the defection of the Grand Orient of France , which , by setting aside all obligations to the Great Architect of the Universe , had put themselves outside true Masonry . He must , therefore , beg of lodge officers to be very careful before receiving a visiting French brother to ascertain whether he was a believer in the Almi ghty . Tbat
very thing had occurred before opening lodge that day , and he was pleased to know that the visiting brother had expressed his conviction , and was thereupon admitted among them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Trollope , P . G . S . W ., thanked the Prov . G . M . for his kind remarks with respect to the late Bro . Dr . Cunningham , and stated the ii . tention of his old friends to
erect a monument over his remains , towards the expenses of which he hoped the brethren would subscribe , as Bro . Cunningham was well known and deservedly respected by a large number of brethren in the province . The business of thc Prov . Grand Lodge having been concluded at five o'clock , the brethren adjourned to the banqucting-room , where a sumptuous banquet was
supplied by Bros . Saycrs and Marks , Western-road . The room was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens by Bro . W . T . Nell . Over 100 guests were present , a larger number than for several years . The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master , presided , and he was supported by Bros . J . H . Scott , Deputy Prov . G . M . ; Shadwell Clerke , G . G . D . of England ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary of England ; Kuhe ,
P . G . Organist of England ; W . R . Wood , P . G . Steward of England ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary ; E . W . Tufrley , P . P . J . W . Notts and Hants ; J . J . Eastes , Deputy Prov . G . M . of Kent ; G . Bishop , 231 ; H . Jepp , P . P . S . G . W . Glo ' ster ; Parker , P . M . 34 ; W . Hilton , P . M . 1 : 151 ; G . A . Littlewood , P . M . 780 ; W . Hamilton , P . M . 34 ; G . Wilson , P . M . 1351 ; W . Steward , P . M . 1351 , and a * large number of brethren .
At the conclusion of the dinner grace was sung by Bros . Montem Smith , George Fox , T . Baxter and W . Roe , and throughout the evening they gave a very excellent selection of Music . Bro . A . King , Prov . Grand Organist , and Bro . W . Devin , P . Prov . Grand Organist , accompanied the vocal pieces , and Bro . Kuhe ( P . G . Organist of England ) favoured the company with one of his brilliant solos on the pianoforte . The usual loyal and Craft toasts having been heartily ' drunk , Bro . Shadwell Clerke gave " Thc Health of the