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Grand Festival.
GRAND FESTIVAL .
The annual Grand Festival of English Freemasons was held on Wednesday at thc Freemasons' Tavern . Previous to the holding of the festival , Grand Lodge was held in the Temple , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . General J . S . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . for Surrey , presided , having Bro . Major Tudor , the new Prov . G . M . for Staffordshire , as Dep . Grand Master , and Bro . S .
Rawson , Past District Grand Master for China , as Past Grand Master . There were about 300 brethren present . The following is a list of the Grand Officers who were present : Bros . J . S . Brownrigg , acting G . M . ; Earl of March , S . G . W . ; Col . Creaton , Grand Treas .: _ E . I / M'Intyre , G . Reg . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ;
Ernest E . Wcndt , G . S . for German Correspondence ; Major Clerk , S . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , S . G . D . ; H . S . Somerville Burney , J . G . D . ; John H . Scott , J . G . D . ; R . F . Gould , S . G . D . ; John Sampson Peirce , J . G . D . ; H . C . Levander , J . G . D . ; Sir Albert W . Woods , G . D . C ; Magnus
Ohren , A . G . D . C ; Charles Greenwood , G . S . B . ; George Lambert , G . S . B . ; C . S . Jekyll , G . Org . ; James Kench , G . P . ; William Clarke , G . P . ; William Robert Wood , A . G . P . ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . Edwin Willing , P . G . Organist ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . ; W . Kuhe , P . Grand Organist ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . Chap ;
Rev . John Edmund Cox , P . G . Chap . ; F . B . Alston , P . G . W ., * T , homas Fenn , P . G . D . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ; Peter de L . Long , P . G . D . ; XV . Ough , P . G . P . ; H . J . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . ; Matthew Clark , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrell , P . G . D . ; Rev . John Sedgwick , P . G . C ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ; Major G . S . Tudor , P . G . M . Staffordshire ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . G . S . B . ; Raphael Cosla , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Capt . Wm . Piatt , P . G . W . ; Rev . H . A . Pickard , Prov . G . C ; J . F . Collinson , P . G . S . B . ; S . Mullens , P . G . S . B . ; Sir Mirhnvl Cnstn . P . G W . •S . l ? a « -. nn . P . D . G . M . Chinn : W . T . Howe .
P . G . P . ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Rev . Sir J . Warren Hayes , P . G . C ; Charles XV . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ; James Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C ; James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; Charles A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the Grand Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of the last
Grand Lodge , so far as they referred to the election of Grand Master and Grand Treasurer , were read , and thc Prince of Wales , who was elected Grand Master at the last Grand Lodge , was declared installed again as Grand Master of English Freemasons , and Sir ALBERT WOODS proclaimed him as Grand Master for thc ensuing year . The Earl of Carnarvon was appointed Pro Grand Master , and the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master . The other officers appointed
were—Bro . The Earl of March , M . P . - - - G . S . W . „ Justice Cave - G . J . W . „ Rev . A . P . Purey Cust , Dean of York - - G . Chaplain . ,, Rev . Ambrose W . Hall - - - G . Chaplain . „ Lieut .-Col . Creaton - - .- - G . Treasurer .
„ Al . J . M'Intyre , Q . C , M . P . - - - G . Registrar . „ Col . Shadwell II . Gierke - G . Secretary . „ E . E . Wcndt - - - - G . Sec . Ger . Cor . „ Sir James Ramsden ... G . S . D . „ Major-General If . Clerk , R . A ., F . R . S . - G . S . D . ,, 1 . Sampson Peirce - G . J . D .
„ H . C Levander , M . A ., F . R . S . - - G . J . D . „ J . Gibson- - - - - G . Supt . of W . „ Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , P . G . W . - G . Dir . of Cer . „ Capt . A . B . Cooke - G . A . Dir . of Cer . „ George Lambert - - - - G . Swd . Br .
„ C . S . Jekyll - - - - G . Organist . - „ H . G . Buss - G . A . Secretary . .. W . Clarke - - - - G . Pursuivant .
„ W . R . Wood - - - - G . A . Pursuivant . „ I-I . Sadler- ... - G . Tyler .
Bro . General BROWNRIGG announced that thc Most Worshipful Grand Master had been pleased to order that all Grand Pursuivants shall henceforth , by virtue of their office , lie entitled lo past rank in the same way as other officers of Grand Lodge . The following list of brethren proposed for next year's Grand Stewards was read by Col . SHADWELL CLERKE : —
Bros . T . A . Jones , 259 ; W . W . Venn , 99 ; Henry Lando , 4 ; R . M . Bishop , 1 ; S . R . Turner , 2 ; J . IL Hay , 5 ; L . W . Desange , 6 ; A . Tisley , 8 ; Eugene Montellis . 14 ; C . Mashlield , 21 ; A . S . Wildey , 23 ; G . H . Brodie , 26 ; W . Roebuck , 29 ; F . Schofield , 46 ; W . J . Crump , 5 8 ; ] . Hellerly , 60 ; W . G . Logan , 91 ; and E . Letchworth , 197 . General Brownrigg announced lhat the Most Worshipful Grand Master had approved of these brethren as Grand Stewards .
Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemnsons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet was provided by thc Grand Stewards . General Brownrigg presided , and the following brethren among others were present : Bios . Sir K . A . Lechmere , Bart ., Pro . G . M . Worcestershire ; Karl of March , S . G . W . ; Rev . Sir . J . W . Hayes , Bart ., P . G . C ; G . \ V . Linengcr , Past G . M . Nebraska ; Brackstone Baker , Ernest E . Wendt
D . C . I .., G . Secretary for German Correspondence ; Lieut .-Col . J . Creaton , / Eneas M'Intyre , G . Reg . ; Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Major George S . Tudor , Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Samuel Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; Rev . Ambrose XV . Hall , G . Chap . ; Rev . Jno . Sedgwick , D . D ., P . G . C ; Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . C ; Charles A . Murton , Rev . P .
Grand Festival.
Morrell , John Sampson Peirce , J . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , H . C . Levander , M . A ., F . R . A . S ., P . G . D . ; C W . C . Hutton , Robert Grey , Raynham W . Stewart ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . C ; H . A . Pickard , P . G . C ; Rev . Chas . J . Martyn , P . G . C ; John M . Case ; Major-General H . Clerk , R . A ., F . R . S ., S . G . D . ; Sir Albert W . Woods , Garter , P . G . W ., G . D . C ;
Robert Frekc Gould ; Rev . Robert P . Burt , P . G . C . ; Rev . C W . Arnold , P . G . C ; H . J . P . Dumas , Joseph Parkinson , John A . Rucker , Peter de Lande Long , Capt . N . G . Philips , James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; Alex . J . Duff-Filer , P . G . S . B . ; Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; G . Lambert , G . S . B . ; J . T . Collings , P . G . S . B . ; S . Mullens ,
P . G . S . B . ; C . S . Jekyll , G . O . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . C ; Captain Arthur Bott Cook , Assistant G . D . C . ; J . L . Thomas , Lieut .-Col . H . S . S . Burney , Frank Richardson , John H . Scott , Wm . Robt . Wood , Assistant Purs . ; W . T . Howe , P . G . P . ; Henry G . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; and Lewis Etheridge , P . M . Sydney Lodge ,
S 29 , P . G . O . Kent . In proposing the toast of "The Queen , " The CHAIRMAN said : Brethren , let me ask you to charge your glassesbumpers for the toast I am about to propose to you . It is a toast which requires no recommendation from anyone holding the gavel in any assembly
of Freemasons . It is now forty-three years since that gracious lady who now rules over us ascended the throne of these realms . Some in this meeting may be old enough to remember her ascension , but those who are not can appreciate how thoroughly during her reign Her Majesty has endeared herself to all her subjects . ( Cheers . ) But it is not only as loyal
Englishmen that we here regard her Majesty . Wc of the Craft can never forget lhat she is the daughter of a Freemason , and the mother of the most distinguished Freemason , the Master of our lodge . ( Loud cheers . ) I will say no more than to ask you , with all the loyalty which characterises our Order , to drink " The Health of the Queen " —God bless her . ( Cheers . )
The CHAIRMAN then said : The next toast on my list is that of " Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family . " It so happens by an accident that it has been 1113 * privilege to be a great deal in Denmark , and I have had thc honour of remembering , and I may humbly say of knowing , H . R . H . the Princess of Wales ever since her
early childhood . 1 can well remember the deep grief which overspread that land when she was taken from it and transferred to England ; but I venture to say that she received a welcome from Englishmen which she has thoroughly appreciated . She has thoroughly identified herself wilh Englishmen , and she is very intimately connected with Masonry . I do not know that I have
ever been in any foreign country where the solemnities of Masonry were carried out more accurately and successfully than in Denmark . We must remember it was in a Scandinavian country that our Grand Master got his first degree in Masonry , and therefore Her Royal Highness has a very friendly regard for everything connected with Masonry . I believe that she
was very much touched by that message sent to her by Grand Lodge on her birthday . I hope I may say without presumption that those two illustrious \ -oung blue jackets who are serving their country may , when they become of
mature age , be enrolled in the Craft . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , I call upon you to drink " The Health of Hcr Royal Highness thc Princess of Wales and the olher members of the Royal Family . " The toast was drunk with enthusiasm .
The CHAIRMAN : I am sure lhat there lingers in thc memory of many present the recollection of lhat impressive ceremony which took place some years ago when our present Grand Master was installed in Albert Hall . All large assemblies of people have a certain significance and character about them , but I do not think I ever saw a more picturesque sight than
was presented on that occasion . ( Cheers . ) In the course of my profession I have seen large numbers of armed men gathered together , making a very imposing display , but there was a detail , a colouring about the assemblage at the Albert Hall , which made it unique . The very collars worn by the
brethren set off the sober hue of every day attire very effectively . There was only one clement absent which I am glad to see is supplied here to-nightthc ladies , who are lending that charm and effect to our proceedings which the sex always supplies . ( Hear , hear . ) Still I think those who were wit nesses of that scene in the Albert Hall must have been convinced how wise
wc were in selecting the Prince of Wales as our Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) Looking to thc numberless duties His Royal Highness has to perform , wc can easily understand that it is impossible for him to give that attention to Freemasonry which hc desires ; but we know that he does not discharge his Masonic duties vicarious ! }' . ( Cheers . ) So far as hc can he
attends personally to all matters belonging to his office , and our interests are never lost sight of by him . ( Cheers . ) lam sure you will all join with mc in drinking " Long Life and Prosperity to our Grand Master . " ( Cheers . ) Thc C HAIRMAN : The next toast that is put in my hand is lhat of " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and Foreign Lodges ; " the latter
to include the United States of America . I consider that they are hardly foreign lodges . However , we have a representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , who also acknowledges himself a member of an English lodge , and
wc have , a representative of thc Grand Lodge of the United States , and I am sure those who have the advantage of an acquaintance with the brethren of the United Stales will acknowledge the hearty welcome that Masons from England receive from the brethren in America .
In responding for the toast , Bro . MAXWELL CLOSE said : I beg to thank you , in the first instance , for the honour you have conferred upon the Grand Lodge of Ireland in drinking their health . I can assure you , brethren , that I deem it a high honour to be ' callcd upon to respond for the toast . Having the honour to represent thc Grand Lodge of England in the Grand Lodgeof Ireland , I know how cordial the feelings in that lodge are , and how cordial
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Grand Festival.
GRAND FESTIVAL .
The annual Grand Festival of English Freemasons was held on Wednesday at thc Freemasons' Tavern . Previous to the holding of the festival , Grand Lodge was held in the Temple , Freemasons' Hall . Bro . General J . S . Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . for Surrey , presided , having Bro . Major Tudor , the new Prov . G . M . for Staffordshire , as Dep . Grand Master , and Bro . S .
Rawson , Past District Grand Master for China , as Past Grand Master . There were about 300 brethren present . The following is a list of the Grand Officers who were present : Bros . J . S . Brownrigg , acting G . M . ; Earl of March , S . G . W . ; Col . Creaton , Grand Treas .: _ E . I / M'Intyre , G . Reg . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ;
Ernest E . Wcndt , G . S . for German Correspondence ; Major Clerk , S . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , S . G . D . ; H . S . Somerville Burney , J . G . D . ; John H . Scott , J . G . D . ; R . F . Gould , S . G . D . ; John Sampson Peirce , J . G . D . ; H . C . Levander , J . G . D . ; Sir Albert W . Woods , G . D . C ; Magnus
Ohren , A . G . D . C ; Charles Greenwood , G . S . B . ; George Lambert , G . S . B . ; C . S . Jekyll , G . Org . ; James Kench , G . P . ; William Clarke , G . P . ; William Robert Wood , A . G . P . ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . Edwin Willing , P . G . Organist ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . ; W . Kuhe , P . Grand Organist ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . Chap ;
Rev . John Edmund Cox , P . G . Chap . ; F . B . Alston , P . G . W ., * T , homas Fenn , P . G . D . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ; Peter de L . Long , P . G . D . ; XV . Ough , P . G . P . ; H . J . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . C . ; Matthew Clark , P . G . D . ; Brackstone Baker , P . G . D . ; F . P . Morrell , P . G . D . ; Rev . John Sedgwick , P . G . C ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ; Major G . S . Tudor , P . G . M . Staffordshire ; A . J . Duff Filer , P . G . S . B . ; Raphael Cosla , P . G . D . ; J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Capt . Wm . Piatt , P . G . W . ; Rev . H . A . Pickard , Prov . G . C ; J . F . Collinson , P . G . S . B . ; S . Mullens , P . G . S . B . ; Sir Mirhnvl Cnstn . P . G W . •S . l ? a « -. nn . P . D . G . M . Chinn : W . T . Howe .
P . G . P . ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Rev . Sir J . Warren Hayes , P . G . C ; Charles XV . C . Hutton , P . G . D . ; Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C ; James Lewis Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C ; James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; Charles A . Murton , P . G . D . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Robert Grey , P . G . D . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . After the Grand Lodge had been formally opened , the minutes of the last
Grand Lodge , so far as they referred to the election of Grand Master and Grand Treasurer , were read , and thc Prince of Wales , who was elected Grand Master at the last Grand Lodge , was declared installed again as Grand Master of English Freemasons , and Sir ALBERT WOODS proclaimed him as Grand Master for thc ensuing year . The Earl of Carnarvon was appointed Pro Grand Master , and the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master . The other officers appointed
were—Bro . The Earl of March , M . P . - - - G . S . W . „ Justice Cave - G . J . W . „ Rev . A . P . Purey Cust , Dean of York - - G . Chaplain . ,, Rev . Ambrose W . Hall - - - G . Chaplain . „ Lieut .-Col . Creaton - - .- - G . Treasurer .
„ Al . J . M'Intyre , Q . C , M . P . - - - G . Registrar . „ Col . Shadwell II . Gierke - G . Secretary . „ E . E . Wcndt - - - - G . Sec . Ger . Cor . „ Sir James Ramsden ... G . S . D . „ Major-General If . Clerk , R . A ., F . R . S . - G . S . D . ,, 1 . Sampson Peirce - G . J . D .
„ H . C Levander , M . A ., F . R . S . - - G . J . D . „ J . Gibson- - - - - G . Supt . of W . „ Sir Albert W . Woods ( Garter ) , P . G . W . - G . Dir . of Cer . „ Capt . A . B . Cooke - G . A . Dir . of Cer . „ George Lambert - - - - G . Swd . Br .
„ C . S . Jekyll - - - - G . Organist . - „ H . G . Buss - G . A . Secretary . .. W . Clarke - - - - G . Pursuivant .
„ W . R . Wood - - - - G . A . Pursuivant . „ I-I . Sadler- ... - G . Tyler .
Bro . General BROWNRIGG announced that thc Most Worshipful Grand Master had been pleased to order that all Grand Pursuivants shall henceforth , by virtue of their office , lie entitled lo past rank in the same way as other officers of Grand Lodge . The following list of brethren proposed for next year's Grand Stewards was read by Col . SHADWELL CLERKE : —
Bros . T . A . Jones , 259 ; W . W . Venn , 99 ; Henry Lando , 4 ; R . M . Bishop , 1 ; S . R . Turner , 2 ; J . IL Hay , 5 ; L . W . Desange , 6 ; A . Tisley , 8 ; Eugene Montellis . 14 ; C . Mashlield , 21 ; A . S . Wildey , 23 ; G . H . Brodie , 26 ; W . Roebuck , 29 ; F . Schofield , 46 ; W . J . Crump , 5 8 ; ] . Hellerly , 60 ; W . G . Logan , 91 ; and E . Letchworth , 197 . General Brownrigg announced lhat the Most Worshipful Grand Master had approved of these brethren as Grand Stewards .
Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Freemnsons' Tavern , where an elegant banquet was provided by thc Grand Stewards . General Brownrigg presided , and the following brethren among others were present : Bios . Sir K . A . Lechmere , Bart ., Pro . G . M . Worcestershire ; Karl of March , S . G . W . ; Rev . Sir . J . W . Hayes , Bart ., P . G . C ; G . \ V . Linengcr , Past G . M . Nebraska ; Brackstone Baker , Ernest E . Wendt
D . C . I .., G . Secretary for German Correspondence ; Lieut .-Col . J . Creaton , / Eneas M'Intyre , G . Reg . ; Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; Major George S . Tudor , Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Samuel Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; Rev . Ambrose XV . Hall , G . Chap . ; Rev . Jno . Sedgwick , D . D ., P . G . C ; Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . C ; Charles A . Murton , Rev . P .
Grand Festival.
Morrell , John Sampson Peirce , J . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn , H . C . Levander , M . A ., F . R . A . S ., P . G . D . ; C W . C . Hutton , Robert Grey , Raynham W . Stewart ; Rev . W . A . Hill , P . G . C ; H . A . Pickard , P . G . C ; Rev . Chas . J . Martyn , P . G . C ; John M . Case ; Major-General H . Clerk , R . A ., F . R . S ., S . G . D . ; Sir Albert W . Woods , Garter , P . G . W ., G . D . C ;
Robert Frekc Gould ; Rev . Robert P . Burt , P . G . C . ; Rev . C W . Arnold , P . G . C ; H . J . P . Dumas , Joseph Parkinson , John A . Rucker , Peter de Lande Long , Capt . N . G . Philips , James Mason , P . G . S . B . ; Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; Alex . J . Duff-Filer , P . G . S . B . ; Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B . ; G . Lambert , G . S . B . ; J . T . Collings , P . G . S . B . ; S . Mullens ,
P . G . S . B . ; C . S . Jekyll , G . O . ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . C ; Captain Arthur Bott Cook , Assistant G . D . C . ; J . L . Thomas , Lieut .-Col . H . S . S . Burney , Frank Richardson , John H . Scott , Wm . Robt . Wood , Assistant Purs . ; W . T . Howe , P . G . P . ; Henry G . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary ; Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . ; and Lewis Etheridge , P . M . Sydney Lodge ,
S 29 , P . G . O . Kent . In proposing the toast of "The Queen , " The CHAIRMAN said : Brethren , let me ask you to charge your glassesbumpers for the toast I am about to propose to you . It is a toast which requires no recommendation from anyone holding the gavel in any assembly
of Freemasons . It is now forty-three years since that gracious lady who now rules over us ascended the throne of these realms . Some in this meeting may be old enough to remember her ascension , but those who are not can appreciate how thoroughly during her reign Her Majesty has endeared herself to all her subjects . ( Cheers . ) But it is not only as loyal
Englishmen that we here regard her Majesty . Wc of the Craft can never forget lhat she is the daughter of a Freemason , and the mother of the most distinguished Freemason , the Master of our lodge . ( Loud cheers . ) I will say no more than to ask you , with all the loyalty which characterises our Order , to drink " The Health of the Queen " —God bless her . ( Cheers . )
The CHAIRMAN then said : The next toast on my list is that of " Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family . " It so happens by an accident that it has been 1113 * privilege to be a great deal in Denmark , and I have had thc honour of remembering , and I may humbly say of knowing , H . R . H . the Princess of Wales ever since her
early childhood . 1 can well remember the deep grief which overspread that land when she was taken from it and transferred to England ; but I venture to say that she received a welcome from Englishmen which she has thoroughly appreciated . She has thoroughly identified herself wilh Englishmen , and she is very intimately connected with Masonry . I do not know that I have
ever been in any foreign country where the solemnities of Masonry were carried out more accurately and successfully than in Denmark . We must remember it was in a Scandinavian country that our Grand Master got his first degree in Masonry , and therefore Her Royal Highness has a very friendly regard for everything connected with Masonry . I believe that she
was very much touched by that message sent to her by Grand Lodge on her birthday . I hope I may say without presumption that those two illustrious \ -oung blue jackets who are serving their country may , when they become of
mature age , be enrolled in the Craft . ( Cheers . ) Brethren , I call upon you to drink " The Health of Hcr Royal Highness thc Princess of Wales and the olher members of the Royal Family . " The toast was drunk with enthusiasm .
The CHAIRMAN : I am sure lhat there lingers in thc memory of many present the recollection of lhat impressive ceremony which took place some years ago when our present Grand Master was installed in Albert Hall . All large assemblies of people have a certain significance and character about them , but I do not think I ever saw a more picturesque sight than
was presented on that occasion . ( Cheers . ) In the course of my profession I have seen large numbers of armed men gathered together , making a very imposing display , but there was a detail , a colouring about the assemblage at the Albert Hall , which made it unique . The very collars worn by the
brethren set off the sober hue of every day attire very effectively . There was only one clement absent which I am glad to see is supplied here to-nightthc ladies , who are lending that charm and effect to our proceedings which the sex always supplies . ( Hear , hear . ) Still I think those who were wit nesses of that scene in the Albert Hall must have been convinced how wise
wc were in selecting the Prince of Wales as our Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) Looking to thc numberless duties His Royal Highness has to perform , wc can easily understand that it is impossible for him to give that attention to Freemasonry which hc desires ; but we know that he does not discharge his Masonic duties vicarious ! }' . ( Cheers . ) So far as hc can he
attends personally to all matters belonging to his office , and our interests are never lost sight of by him . ( Cheers . ) lam sure you will all join with mc in drinking " Long Life and Prosperity to our Grand Master . " ( Cheers . ) Thc C HAIRMAN : The next toast that is put in my hand is lhat of " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and Foreign Lodges ; " the latter
to include the United States of America . I consider that they are hardly foreign lodges . However , we have a representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , who also acknowledges himself a member of an English lodge , and
wc have , a representative of thc Grand Lodge of the United States , and I am sure those who have the advantage of an acquaintance with the brethren of the United Stales will acknowledge the hearty welcome that Masons from England receive from the brethren in America .
In responding for the toast , Bro . MAXWELL CLOSE said : I beg to thank you , in the first instance , for the honour you have conferred upon the Grand Lodge of Ireland in drinking their health . I can assure you , brethren , that I deem it a high honour to be ' callcd upon to respond for the toast . Having the honour to represent thc Grand Lodge of England in the Grand Lodgeof Ireland , I know how cordial the feelings in that lodge are , and how cordial