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Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
This address having been concluded , the arrival of the Duke of Connaught , Prov . Grand Master designate , was announced , and the M . W . G . M . having directed Bro . E . W . J . Hennah , Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies , to obtain his Royal Hig hness ' s patent of appointment , Bro . Hennah withdrew , and reluming shortly , handed the document to the Grand Master . A deputation " of seven Past Masters—Bros . Lord Arthur Hill ,
M . P ., Sir Raymond Burrell , Bart ., Lieut .-Gen . Randolph , Major Sergeson , Major D'Albrace , W . Dawes ; and H . Hallett—wis placed in charge of Bro . Hennah , and ordered to conduct the Duke to a place before the " pedestal . This done , his Royal Highness entered , and was conducted , amidst enthusiastic applause , to lhe appointed p lace opposite to his brother , the Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Secretary having read aloud
the patent , and Provincial Grand Chaplain having offered a further prayer , the ' Grand Master addressed his Royal Highness , and enquired if he were ready to undertake the duties of the office . To this enquiry an answer in the affirmative was at once given , and His Royal Highness having knelt down , and taken the necessary obligation , was forthwith invested with the insignia and jewel of office , and inducted into the chair . His brother , the
M . W . Grand Master , being conducted to a chair on the left of the throne . The newly-installed Prov . Grand Master was formally proclaimed and saluted , and having formally appointed Bro . J . Henderson Scott , P . G . Deacon of England , and Dep . P . G . Master of Sussex , under the late R . W . Bro . Sir VV . VV . Burrell , to be his deputy , Bro . Scott , was conducted
and p laced in front of the pedestal , and having been briefly addressed and congratulated on his many and great services to Freemasonry , was , duly obligated , invested , and installed , then proclaimed and saluted in accordance with ancient custom . Then followed the ceremony of appointing and investing the Prov . Grand Officers , but this was a formality rather than a function , as his Royal Highness re-appointed the brethren who were appointed in October last , and requested them to take their accustomed seats . The following are the officers : —
Bro . VV . Dawes , P . M . 341 ... .,. ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Sir F . C . Knowles , Bart ., W . M . 1726 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Very Rev . E . R . Currie , VV . M . 1184 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . VV . A . Tooth , VV . M . 1821 ... ... Prov . G . Chap .
„ R . Crosskey , P . M . 1303 ... ... ... Prov . CJ . 1 reas . „ Gerard Ford , P . M . 271 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ V . P . Freeman , P . M . 732 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ VV . A . Cardwell , P . M . 916 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ F . Daniel , P . M . 732 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . T Horrlcnn PM iSm ... PrOV . G . S . of VV .
„ E . W . J . Hennah , P . M . 40 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ A . T . Long , P . M . 1720 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . olC „ Oliver Lloyd , P . M . 3 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br „ VV . Lanham Thomas , P . M . 1141 ... ... Prov . G Std . Br ., I . T . Musson , P . M . 1707 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br
„ VV . Ardley , S . W . 811 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ B . Burfield , P . M . 1821 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . See . „ J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1619 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ R . H . Ellman , P . M . 1803 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst „ Reginald Blaker , P . M . 311 ... ... 1
„ G . R . Lockyer , P . M . 315 ... ... ... 1 „ H Kemball-Cook , P . M . 811 j-Prov . G . Stwds . „ C . H . Haine , VV . M . 1110 ... ... ... 1 ,, J . Stedman . P . M . 1303 ... ... ... I „ E . Broadbridge , P . M . 1636 and 1797 ... J „ T . Hughes ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
An anthem , composed by Bro . Shield , having been sung by the four brethren whose names we have aheady given , and Bro . the Rev . VV . A , Tooih , Prov . G . Chap ., having offered up a suitable prayer , his Royal Hig hness closed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the ceremony was brought to a termination , Bro . A . King , Mus . B ., P . P . G . Org ., playing in admirable style several voluntaries while the brethren were leaving the Dome .
Thus ended one of the most brilliant Masonic events of the last few years , and from so splendid a beginning it is impossible not to augur well as to the future progress of the Craft in this highly-favoured province . Masonry must flourish under so deservedly popular a Prov . Grand Master , and where the lodges in themselves and amongst one another work so admirably and so harmoniously , we can only congratulate those who took a share in the days proceedings and express a hope that they will prove as brave and devoted to the welfare of our Society henceforth as they showed themselves on this occasion . Amongst the brethren we noticed
Bros , the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M . ; Earl Rosslyn , M . W P . G . M . of Scotland ; Earl Kintore , Substitute G . M . of Scotland ; - General Laurie , G . M . Nova Scotia ; Earl of Limerick , R . W . Prov . G . M . Bristol ; Earl Amherst , P . G . M . Kent ; Earl of Jersey , P . G . M . Oxfordshire ; Colonel Sir F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; Colonel Chirles Lyne , P . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Colonel E . C . Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . Jersey ; Lord Brooke , P . G . M . Essex ; Lord Harlech , P . G . M . North Wales ; Lord Kensington , P . G . M . South Wales ( Western Division ); Lord Leigh , P . G . M . Warwickshire ; Gen .
J . S . Browning , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey ; Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . M . Duiham ; hir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , P . G . M . Worcestershire ; Montague J . Gueit , P . G . M . Dorset ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Sir W . J . Clarke , District Grand Master Victoria ; A . M . Saunders , D . G . M . Madras ; Theodore H . Tilton , D . G . M . New York City ; Lord H . F . Thynne , P . G . W . ; Victor A . Williamson , P . G . W . ; R . Cunliffe , P . G . W . ; The Marquis of Hertford , P . G . W . ; Sir F . W . Truscott , P . G . W . ; Rev . I . N . Palmer , G . Chap . ; Rev . W . Mortimer Heath , G . Chap . ; Rev . R . P . Bent ,
P . G . Chap . ; RL-V . E . J . Cox , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . T . RoMnson , P . G . 1 tap . ; Rev . T . Cochrane , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Dr . J . Robbins , P . G . Chap . ; D . P . Cama , G . Treasunr ; J . D . Allcroft , P . G . Treas . ; Horace Brouks Marshall , P . G . Treas . j I homas Fenn , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; Col . Shadivell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; E . E . Wend ' , D . C . L ., G . Sec . G . C . ; Samuel Pope , G . S . 1 J . ; Ralph Clutton , G . I D . ; John Le feuvre , G . J . D . ; I . S . Eastes , P . G . D . ; C . W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ;
M . E . Clarke , P . G . D . ; Col . Sir C . H . Gregory , P . G . U . ; R . Bird , P . G . D . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Frederick Davison , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; Frank R . chardson , P . G . D . j Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey . P . G . D . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; I . M . P . Montagu , P . G . D . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; Major J . S . Peirce , P . G . D . ; G . Plucknett , P . G . D . ; R . Costa , P . G . D . ; F . C . Morrell , P . G . D . ; F . C . Goldney , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Alfred Meadows , M . D ., P . G . D . ; Horace lones , G . S . of Works ; Sir Albert Woods , G . D . of C ; Randolf Glover , D . G .
D . of C ; David Smith , M . P ., P . P . D G . D . of C . ; Alfred Richards , P . D . G . D . of C . ; H . Truman Wood , G . A . D . of C . ; R . T . Pigott , D . C . L ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . Lewis Thomas , F . S . A ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; C . C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Griffiths Smith , P . G . A . D . of C . j Major C . Harding , P . G . A . D . of C : VV . Roebuck , G . S . B . ; C . Hammerton , P . G . S . B . ; Henry Greene , G . Std . Br . ; E . D . Davies , G . Std . Br . ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . S . B . j Edgar Bowyer , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; C . E . Willing , P . G . Org . ; Albert Lucking , G . Purst . ; Henry Garrod , P . G . P . ; W . Clarke , P . G . P . ; W . R .
Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
Wood , P . G . P . ; L . F . Littell , P . G . P . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; W . II . Perryman , Asst . Grand Purst . ; Henry Sadler , Grand Tyler ; R . Plumhe , G . Stwd . ; J . Hallett , P . G . Steward ; E . Terry , P . G . Steward ; F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd . ; B . Bull , P . G . Stwd . ; G . Hughes , P . G . Stwd . ; J . C . Strong , P . G . Stwd . ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . G . M . Malta ; J . L . Mather , J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . J . W . N . and E . Yorks ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec . Sussex ; Gerard Ford , P . G . Reg . Sussex ; Dr . Kempster ,
James Terry , P . P . G . W . Norths and Hunts ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . M . 1900 ; A . J . Hawkes , K . Broadbridge , E . Y . Joll . ffe , W . M . 1657 , G . Stwd . Middx . ; John Mason , P . G . S . D . Middx . ; E . \< . Storr , W . A . Scurrah , Smeed , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1657 , P . G . D . Middx . ; Lennox Browne , Sec . Empire Lodge , 210 S ; Richard Clowes , G . S . W . Essex ; Joseph Clever , I . While , C . E . Soppet , W
I . al < e , P . M . 131 , P . G . Reg-. Cornwall ; C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; S . R . Crouch , P . P . G . D . ; I . Farncombe , P . M ., & c ; VV . Fitch , P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; J . Frankton , P . P ; G . P . ; W . A . Waters , P . M . 341 ; Lionel Brough , 2127 ; J . W . Penfold , 1829 ; Rev . Hayman Cummings , P . G . Chap . Cornwall ; Rev . R . Jamblin , P . G . Chap . Kent ; Henry Nye , 732 ; Sydney Bancroft , T . M . Humphries , T . R . Beaufort Hinks , Sec . 214 S ; R . S . Howitt , 299 ; L . R . Styer , 315 ; and others .
The brethren then adjourned to the Corn Exchange , where upwards of Soo sat down loan excellent luncheon , served in admirable style by Bro . J . Sayers , of Western-road , Brighton . The room was tastefull y decorated with flags and bunting , the tables being elegantly laid , the floral decorations forming a special and attractive feature . The M . W . G . M . presided , supported by his Royal Highness the Provincial Grand Master , Prince Albert Victor , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the principal officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past .
During the luncheon a very pleasing programme of music was played in the gallery by a band conducted by Bro . H . S . Gates , W . M . 1636 . The programme comprised Michael Watson ' s Processional March , " The Queen ' s J ubilee , " Resch ' s Gavotte " Heimleche Liebe , " Gumbert ' s air , •' O Bitt euch liebe vogelein , " a selection from Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s " Iolanthe , " Roubier ' s Minuet , " Joyeuse Reunion , " and Sir A . Sullivan ' s
" Lost Chord . " The last named , given as a cornet solo by Mr . W . Devin , was artistically rendered , and was redemanded . The graces before and after meat ( " Con Citemini Domino " and " Deum Laudate " ) were sung by Bros . J . A . Brown , Montem Smith , Sidney Tower , and Chaplin Henry . The M . W . GRAND MASTER opened the post-prandial proceedings by calling upon the breihren to rise and drink the time-honoured toast— " The Queen and the Craft . "
The toast was received with enthusiasm , and the National Anthem was sung , the solo being rendered by Miss Bertha Moore . H . R . H . the PROV . GRAND MASTERthen proposed " The Most Worshipful Grand Master . " In proposing the toast , he said he was sure that it would meet with a hearty response from so large an assembly of the Craft Ever since that memorable day at the Albert Hall —( loud applause)—when
the Most Worshipful Grand Master was installed into his high office , he had never lost an opportunity of showing the deep interest he had taken in the Craft . From that moment he had acted in a manner benefiting the ancient Order , and all would agree with him that he had rendered eminent service to the institution . The Craft had steadil y increased under his guidance , and he called upon them one and all to be upstanding and drink the toast with three times three .
The toast was drunk amidst the greatest enthusiasm and cheering . The PRINCE of WALES , on rising to respond , was received with loud and prolonged applause , accompanied with the waving of handkerchiefs , and other manifestations of enthusiasm . He said he was not likely to forget the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . From the time when the Cralt conferred upon him the honour of selecting him as their
Most Worshipful Grand Master , he had not met with a more cordial or kind reception , He took a deep interest in all that pertained to Freemasonry , and regretted that the many calls upon his time —( applause)—did not permit him to do more for the Order . In thought and heart he was with them , and always ready to come forward and assist their noble Institution—an Institution possessing as its chief characteristics , religion and
Charity . So long as these principles were borne in mind , the Order was bound to flourish throughout the realms of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . The Order had made great and rapid strides . The Grand Lodge was founded in 1717 and numbered only a few lodges . In 1875 , the year of his installation as M . W . G . M ., the number had increased to 1520 , while at the present time the last warrant issued bore the number
of 2155 , being a gain since his high office was conferred upon him of 635 lodges . Royal Arch Freemasonry had also progressed , and about eight thousand brethren were annually enrolled—a further proof of allegiance to the principles of the Grand Lodge of England . ( Applause . ) Before sitting down , he had a toast to propose , namely , that of "The Junior Provincial Grand Master of England . " ( Applause . ) He need hardly tell
them the pleasure he derived from installing his brother , and visiting their beautiful town . ( Applause . ) He felt sure that his brother would carry out the duties he was called upon to perform to the best of his ability . His military career would possibly take him thousands of miles away , but on his return he would be as happy to meet them as on the present occasion . He had experienced especial gratification in installing their Provincial
Grand Master , and entrusting to his care one of the oldest Provincial Lodges in the country—alodge which datedfrom i 774 and possessed twentyfive lodges , of which seven were in Brighton , the oldest being the Union Lodge , No . 38 . Again thanking them for their very cordial welcome , he called upon them to drink , with three times three , the health of their P . G . M . The toast was most enthusiastically drunk .
H . R . H . the DUKE of CONNAUGHT , on rising to respond , was most vociferously applauded . He said he was sensible of their great kindness in receiving the toast so heartily , which had been proposed in such kind and flattering terms . He was also sensible of the hi gh honour bestowed upon him , and was aware that he had many arduous duties to perform . In taking the office of Provincial Grand Master , he was succeeding one who had
been respected and beloved by them , the late Sir Walter Burrell , who had always shown the greatest interest in the province . He felt most grateful to the large assembly for their kind reception , and hoped to worthily carry out the necessary and important duties of his high office . If his military duties called him away , his interest in them would not be lessened . In heart and feelings he would be with them , and from the bottom of his heart he thanked them for their reception of him as their Provincial Grand Master .
His ROYAL HIGHNESS next proposed "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Henderson Scott , P . G . D ., " and . said he did so with the greatest cordiality , knowing that he had laboured most assiduously in the cause of Freemasonry . In the Sussex province he had held the post of Provincial Grand Secretary , and for many years that of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . In three generations the name of Scott had been familiarly associated with Freemasonry in Sussex , and in Bro .
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Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
This address having been concluded , the arrival of the Duke of Connaught , Prov . Grand Master designate , was announced , and the M . W . G . M . having directed Bro . E . W . J . Hennah , Prov . G . D . of Ceremonies , to obtain his Royal Hig hness ' s patent of appointment , Bro . Hennah withdrew , and reluming shortly , handed the document to the Grand Master . A deputation " of seven Past Masters—Bros . Lord Arthur Hill ,
M . P ., Sir Raymond Burrell , Bart ., Lieut .-Gen . Randolph , Major Sergeson , Major D'Albrace , W . Dawes ; and H . Hallett—wis placed in charge of Bro . Hennah , and ordered to conduct the Duke to a place before the " pedestal . This done , his Royal Highness entered , and was conducted , amidst enthusiastic applause , to lhe appointed p lace opposite to his brother , the Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Secretary having read aloud
the patent , and Provincial Grand Chaplain having offered a further prayer , the ' Grand Master addressed his Royal Highness , and enquired if he were ready to undertake the duties of the office . To this enquiry an answer in the affirmative was at once given , and His Royal Highness having knelt down , and taken the necessary obligation , was forthwith invested with the insignia and jewel of office , and inducted into the chair . His brother , the
M . W . Grand Master , being conducted to a chair on the left of the throne . The newly-installed Prov . Grand Master was formally proclaimed and saluted , and having formally appointed Bro . J . Henderson Scott , P . G . Deacon of England , and Dep . P . G . Master of Sussex , under the late R . W . Bro . Sir VV . VV . Burrell , to be his deputy , Bro . Scott , was conducted
and p laced in front of the pedestal , and having been briefly addressed and congratulated on his many and great services to Freemasonry , was , duly obligated , invested , and installed , then proclaimed and saluted in accordance with ancient custom . Then followed the ceremony of appointing and investing the Prov . Grand Officers , but this was a formality rather than a function , as his Royal Highness re-appointed the brethren who were appointed in October last , and requested them to take their accustomed seats . The following are the officers : —
Bro . VV . Dawes , P . M . 341 ... .,. ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Sir F . C . Knowles , Bart ., W . M . 1726 ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Very Rev . E . R . Currie , VV . M . 1184 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . VV . A . Tooth , VV . M . 1821 ... ... Prov . G . Chap .
„ R . Crosskey , P . M . 1303 ... ... ... Prov . CJ . 1 reas . „ Gerard Ford , P . M . 271 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ V . P . Freeman , P . M . 732 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ VV . A . Cardwell , P . M . 916 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . „ F . Daniel , P . M . 732 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . T Horrlcnn PM iSm ... PrOV . G . S . of VV .
„ E . W . J . Hennah , P . M . 40 ... ... Prov . G . D . of C . „ A . T . Long , P . M . 1720 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . olC „ Oliver Lloyd , P . M . 3 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br „ VV . Lanham Thomas , P . M . 1141 ... ... Prov . G Std . Br ., I . T . Musson , P . M . 1707 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br
„ VV . Ardley , S . W . 811 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ B . Burfield , P . M . 1821 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . See . „ J . Hopkinson , P . M . 1619 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ R . H . Ellman , P . M . 1803 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst „ Reginald Blaker , P . M . 311 ... ... 1
„ G . R . Lockyer , P . M . 315 ... ... ... 1 „ H Kemball-Cook , P . M . 811 j-Prov . G . Stwds . „ C . H . Haine , VV . M . 1110 ... ... ... 1 ,, J . Stedman . P . M . 1303 ... ... ... I „ E . Broadbridge , P . M . 1636 and 1797 ... J „ T . Hughes ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .
An anthem , composed by Bro . Shield , having been sung by the four brethren whose names we have aheady given , and Bro . the Rev . VV . A , Tooih , Prov . G . Chap ., having offered up a suitable prayer , his Royal Hig hness closed the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the ceremony was brought to a termination , Bro . A . King , Mus . B ., P . P . G . Org ., playing in admirable style several voluntaries while the brethren were leaving the Dome .
Thus ended one of the most brilliant Masonic events of the last few years , and from so splendid a beginning it is impossible not to augur well as to the future progress of the Craft in this highly-favoured province . Masonry must flourish under so deservedly popular a Prov . Grand Master , and where the lodges in themselves and amongst one another work so admirably and so harmoniously , we can only congratulate those who took a share in the days proceedings and express a hope that they will prove as brave and devoted to the welfare of our Society henceforth as they showed themselves on this occasion . Amongst the brethren we noticed
Bros , the Earl of Lathom , R . W . D . G . M . ; Earl Rosslyn , M . W P . G . M . of Scotland ; Earl Kintore , Substitute G . M . of Scotland ; - General Laurie , G . M . Nova Scotia ; Earl of Limerick , R . W . Prov . G . M . Bristol ; Earl Amherst , P . G . M . Kent ; Earl of Jersey , P . G . M . Oxfordshire ; Colonel Sir F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; Colonel Chirles Lyne , P . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Colonel E . C . Malet de Carteret , P . G . M . Jersey ; Lord Brooke , P . G . M . Essex ; Lord Harlech , P . G . M . North Wales ; Lord Kensington , P . G . M . South Wales ( Western Division ); Lord Leigh , P . G . M . Warwickshire ; Gen .
J . S . Browning , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey ; Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . M . Duiham ; hir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , P . G . M . Worcestershire ; Montague J . Gueit , P . G . M . Dorset ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Sir W . J . Clarke , District Grand Master Victoria ; A . M . Saunders , D . G . M . Madras ; Theodore H . Tilton , D . G . M . New York City ; Lord H . F . Thynne , P . G . W . ; Victor A . Williamson , P . G . W . ; R . Cunliffe , P . G . W . ; The Marquis of Hertford , P . G . W . ; Sir F . W . Truscott , P . G . W . ; Rev . I . N . Palmer , G . Chap . ; Rev . W . Mortimer Heath , G . Chap . ; Rev . R . P . Bent ,
P . G . Chap . ; RL-V . E . J . Cox , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; Rev . H . Adair Pickard , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . T . RoMnson , P . G . 1 tap . ; Rev . T . Cochrane , P . G . Chap . ; Rev . Dr . J . Robbins , P . G . Chap . ; D . P . Cama , G . Treasunr ; J . D . Allcroft , P . G . Treas . ; Horace Brouks Marshall , P . G . Treas . j I homas Fenn , Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; Col . Shadivell H . Clerke , G . Sec ; E . E . Wend ' , D . C . L ., G . Sec . G . C . ; Samuel Pope , G . S . 1 J . ; Ralph Clutton , G . I D . ; John Le feuvre , G . J . D . ; I . S . Eastes , P . G . D . ; C . W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ;
M . E . Clarke , P . G . D . ; Col . Sir C . H . Gregory , P . G . U . ; R . Bird , P . G . D . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Frederick Davison , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; Frank R . chardson , P . G . D . j Ralph Gooding , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey . P . G . D . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Peter de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; I . M . P . Montagu , P . G . D . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; Major J . S . Peirce , P . G . D . ; G . Plucknett , P . G . D . ; R . Costa , P . G . D . ; F . C . Morrell , P . G . D . ; F . C . Goldney , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Alfred Meadows , M . D ., P . G . D . ; Horace lones , G . S . of Works ; Sir Albert Woods , G . D . of C ; Randolf Glover , D . G .
D . of C ; David Smith , M . P ., P . P . D G . D . of C . ; Alfred Richards , P . D . G . D . of C . ; H . Truman Wood , G . A . D . of C . ; R . T . Pigott , D . C . L ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . Lewis Thomas , F . S . A ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; C . C . Dumas , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Griffiths Smith , P . G . A . D . of C . j Major C . Harding , P . G . A . D . of C : VV . Roebuck , G . S . B . ; C . Hammerton , P . G . S . B . ; Henry Greene , G . Std . Br . ; E . D . Davies , G . Std . Br . ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . S . B . j Edgar Bowyer , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; C . E . Willing , P . G . Org . ; Albert Lucking , G . Purst . ; Henry Garrod , P . G . P . ; W . Clarke , P . G . P . ; W . R .
Installation Op H.R.H. The Duke Of Connaught, P.G.S.W. , As Provincial Grand Master Of Sussex.
Wood , P . G . P . ; L . F . Littell , P . G . P . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; W . II . Perryman , Asst . Grand Purst . ; Henry Sadler , Grand Tyler ; R . Plumhe , G . Stwd . ; J . Hallett , P . G . Steward ; E . Terry , P . G . Steward ; F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd . ; B . Bull , P . G . Stwd . ; G . Hughes , P . G . Stwd . ; J . C . Strong , P . G . Stwd . ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . G . M . Malta ; J . L . Mather , J . S . Cumberland , P . P . G . J . W . N . and E . Yorks ; V . P . Freeman , P . G . Sec . Sussex ; Gerard Ford , P . G . Reg . Sussex ; Dr . Kempster ,
James Terry , P . P . G . W . Norths and Hunts ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . M . 1900 ; A . J . Hawkes , K . Broadbridge , E . Y . Joll . ffe , W . M . 1657 , G . Stwd . Middx . ; John Mason , P . G . S . D . Middx . ; E . \< . Storr , W . A . Scurrah , Smeed , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1657 , P . G . D . Middx . ; Lennox Browne , Sec . Empire Lodge , 210 S ; Richard Clowes , G . S . W . Essex ; Joseph Clever , I . While , C . E . Soppet , W
I . al < e , P . M . 131 , P . G . Reg-. Cornwall ; C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; S . R . Crouch , P . P . G . D . ; I . Farncombe , P . M ., & c ; VV . Fitch , P . G . D . Berks and Bucks ; J . Frankton , P . P ; G . P . ; W . A . Waters , P . M . 341 ; Lionel Brough , 2127 ; J . W . Penfold , 1829 ; Rev . Hayman Cummings , P . G . Chap . Cornwall ; Rev . R . Jamblin , P . G . Chap . Kent ; Henry Nye , 732 ; Sydney Bancroft , T . M . Humphries , T . R . Beaufort Hinks , Sec . 214 S ; R . S . Howitt , 299 ; L . R . Styer , 315 ; and others .
The brethren then adjourned to the Corn Exchange , where upwards of Soo sat down loan excellent luncheon , served in admirable style by Bro . J . Sayers , of Western-road , Brighton . The room was tastefull y decorated with flags and bunting , the tables being elegantly laid , the floral decorations forming a special and attractive feature . The M . W . G . M . presided , supported by his Royal Highness the Provincial Grand Master , Prince Albert Victor , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the principal officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past .
During the luncheon a very pleasing programme of music was played in the gallery by a band conducted by Bro . H . S . Gates , W . M . 1636 . The programme comprised Michael Watson ' s Processional March , " The Queen ' s J ubilee , " Resch ' s Gavotte " Heimleche Liebe , " Gumbert ' s air , •' O Bitt euch liebe vogelein , " a selection from Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s " Iolanthe , " Roubier ' s Minuet , " Joyeuse Reunion , " and Sir A . Sullivan ' s
" Lost Chord . " The last named , given as a cornet solo by Mr . W . Devin , was artistically rendered , and was redemanded . The graces before and after meat ( " Con Citemini Domino " and " Deum Laudate " ) were sung by Bros . J . A . Brown , Montem Smith , Sidney Tower , and Chaplin Henry . The M . W . GRAND MASTER opened the post-prandial proceedings by calling upon the breihren to rise and drink the time-honoured toast— " The Queen and the Craft . "
The toast was received with enthusiasm , and the National Anthem was sung , the solo being rendered by Miss Bertha Moore . H . R . H . the PROV . GRAND MASTERthen proposed " The Most Worshipful Grand Master . " In proposing the toast , he said he was sure that it would meet with a hearty response from so large an assembly of the Craft Ever since that memorable day at the Albert Hall —( loud applause)—when
the Most Worshipful Grand Master was installed into his high office , he had never lost an opportunity of showing the deep interest he had taken in the Craft . From that moment he had acted in a manner benefiting the ancient Order , and all would agree with him that he had rendered eminent service to the institution . The Craft had steadil y increased under his guidance , and he called upon them one and all to be upstanding and drink the toast with three times three .
The toast was drunk amidst the greatest enthusiasm and cheering . The PRINCE of WALES , on rising to respond , was received with loud and prolonged applause , accompanied with the waving of handkerchiefs , and other manifestations of enthusiasm . He said he was not likely to forget the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . From the time when the Cralt conferred upon him the honour of selecting him as their
Most Worshipful Grand Master , he had not met with a more cordial or kind reception , He took a deep interest in all that pertained to Freemasonry , and regretted that the many calls upon his time —( applause)—did not permit him to do more for the Order . In thought and heart he was with them , and always ready to come forward and assist their noble Institution—an Institution possessing as its chief characteristics , religion and
Charity . So long as these principles were borne in mind , the Order was bound to flourish throughout the realms of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . The Order had made great and rapid strides . The Grand Lodge was founded in 1717 and numbered only a few lodges . In 1875 , the year of his installation as M . W . G . M ., the number had increased to 1520 , while at the present time the last warrant issued bore the number
of 2155 , being a gain since his high office was conferred upon him of 635 lodges . Royal Arch Freemasonry had also progressed , and about eight thousand brethren were annually enrolled—a further proof of allegiance to the principles of the Grand Lodge of England . ( Applause . ) Before sitting down , he had a toast to propose , namely , that of "The Junior Provincial Grand Master of England . " ( Applause . ) He need hardly tell
them the pleasure he derived from installing his brother , and visiting their beautiful town . ( Applause . ) He felt sure that his brother would carry out the duties he was called upon to perform to the best of his ability . His military career would possibly take him thousands of miles away , but on his return he would be as happy to meet them as on the present occasion . He had experienced especial gratification in installing their Provincial
Grand Master , and entrusting to his care one of the oldest Provincial Lodges in the country—alodge which datedfrom i 774 and possessed twentyfive lodges , of which seven were in Brighton , the oldest being the Union Lodge , No . 38 . Again thanking them for their very cordial welcome , he called upon them to drink , with three times three , the health of their P . G . M . The toast was most enthusiastically drunk .
H . R . H . the DUKE of CONNAUGHT , on rising to respond , was most vociferously applauded . He said he was sensible of their great kindness in receiving the toast so heartily , which had been proposed in such kind and flattering terms . He was also sensible of the hi gh honour bestowed upon him , and was aware that he had many arduous duties to perform . In taking the office of Provincial Grand Master , he was succeeding one who had
been respected and beloved by them , the late Sir Walter Burrell , who had always shown the greatest interest in the province . He felt most grateful to the large assembly for their kind reception , and hoped to worthily carry out the necessary and important duties of his high office . If his military duties called him away , his interest in them would not be lessened . In heart and feelings he would be with them , and from the bottom of his heart he thanked them for their reception of him as their Provincial Grand Master .
His ROYAL HIGHNESS next proposed "The Health of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Henderson Scott , P . G . D ., " and . said he did so with the greatest cordiality , knowing that he had laboured most assiduously in the cause of Freemasonry . In the Sussex province he had held the post of Provincial Grand Secretary , and for many years that of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . In three generations the name of Scott had been familiarly associated with Freemasonry in Sussex , and in Bro .