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The Masonic Mirror.
present occasion , being wholly unable efficiently to express his deep obligations for the maimer in which his health had been proposed and received . Ho could assure the brethren , hoivever , thafc no person could take a deeper interest in the prosperity of the Craft than himself ; and if he kiioiv of any brother whom he thought could better serve the province than himself , he ivould at once resign his office , honourable as he felt it to be , into his hands . ( No , no ) . He thanked Bro . Verrall for so kindly proposing the toastand the brethren for so cheerfully
re-, sponding to it . He would noiv ask them to fill a glass to the health of the visitors who had honoured them with their presence that day , and with that toast he Avould couple the names of Bro . Symonds , a member of the Board of General Purposes , and Bro . AVarrcn . He had not enjoyed the pleasure of Bro . Symonds ' s acquaintance until that day , but his exertions in the cause of JIasonry and in furtherance of the excellent charities were not unknown to the brethren , and he was sure would ever secure
him a cordial Avelcome amongst them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . AVarren was , he believed , well knoAvn to them all by his connection with the Freemasons' Magazine . ( Cheers . ) He could assure that brother that the articles in the Magazine were read with the greatest interest , and duly appreciated in the jirovinee of Susses , where the brethren fully acknoAvledged the utility and importance of the publication . ( Cheers . ) He hoped that the Magazine ivould continue to receive increased and increasing support , so as to fully remunerate the brethren connected
with it for their exertions . He further assured Bros . Symonds and AVarren they should be happy to again welcome them in Sussex with any friends ivho might accompany them . ( Applause . ) Bro . Symonds thanked the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren for the great kindness which had been extended to him , and especially for the reception given to the report of tho committee on the charities , ivhich bore the names of himself and Bro . Lyall . JIasonry had been defined as consisting of charitbut he thought it miht be more
y , g strictly defined as sympathy , for whilst they met together upon occasions like this and sympathized in each others ' enjoyment , so also did thoy not forget the wants of their poorer brethren . This ii'as only the second visit that he had paid to a JIasonic Lodge in Sussex , his former visit being to tho DerAVcut Lodge , Avhen though a perfect stranger amongst them , he received a most fraternal and hospitable reception , for ivhich
he had to tender them his most grateful thanks . He had entered upon the investigation with regard to the charities , under the conviction that their action was not properly understood by the brethren , and ho had a remarkable proof that he was right in his opinion—the D . Prov . Grand JIaster of AVest Yorkshire writing to inform him that prior to the publication of the report he was under the conviction thafc the children of London brethren had the largest share of tho benefits arising from the schools ; he was now however convinced to the contrary , aud forwarded
£ 20 ns a donation to thoir funds . ( Cheers ) . Ho thanked fche brethren of Sussex for appointing a committee to aid the charities , and observed that he should have wished to have included the Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AVidows in the report , but had no authority to do so ; though he felt that that institution AA-as deserving of the widest support . He again thanked the . R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren for the compliments paid him , and assured them that he had been extremely gratified at observing the harmony and good feeling
prevailing in the province . ( Applause ) . Bro . 11 . G . AVarren thanked the it . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster for the compliment paid through him to the Freemasons' Magazine . He AA'as sure the managers ivould fully appreciate that compliment ; aud when the D . Prov . Grand Mister stated that the utility of the Magazine was well understood and appreciated in Sussex , he ( Bro . AVarren ) felt it to bo no idle compliment , as he was bound to state that ivere every province to send thorn an equal number of subscribers in proportion to their Lodges , the Frecmattms' Magazine would be indeed a thriving and valuable property . ( Cheers ) . Ho could assure them that no efforts
ivould lie spared to ensure a continuance of tho good opinion of the brethren—and that there was no part of their labours in ivhich the managers took greater delight than in bringing tho claims of the charities to support prominently before the brethren . In the name of himself and other visitors standing around him , he thanked them for the maimer in which the toast had been proposed and received , assuring them that they had felt the greatest pleasure from their visit , AA'hich they would be happy to have the opportunity of rcneiving . ( Applause ) .
Bro . Symonds had obtained permission to propose a toast Avhich he had great gratification in offering to their notice— "Prosperity to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex . " It w-as almost supererogatory to propose that toast after tho gratifying statement of the I ) . Prov . Grand JIaster that day , and wliich he had listened to Avith the greatest attention ; aud which would do much to stimulate other provinces to exertion when brought under their notice , as he had no doubt it would be in the pages of the Magazine conducted by Bro . AVarren . ( Hear ) . He
felt that much of their success was dependent upon having an excellent and efficient D . Prov . Grand JIaster—an excellent Grand Treasurer , and most indefatigable Grand Secretary . These combined ivould be sure to command success—and therefore it was that he had peculiar pleasure in proposing "Prosperity to the province of Sussex . " ( Hear , hear ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster next rose to propose "The health of the Prov . Grand AVardens , Bros . Powell and Banister , " who might be said to represent the eastern and western divisions of the province . Bro . Powell had so well filled the duties of Prov . J . Grand Warden , that there could be no doubt as to his fitness for the duties of the higher
office , which he ivas sure ho Avould most efficiently carry out . Bro , Banister was an old JIason , to whom he paid no compliment in sayiuo he was well knoivn throughout the province . The fact that he had filled the office of JIaster of his Lodge four times in a period of ten oi eleven years , and on the last occasion afc great inconvenience when be was suffering from ill health , was a sufficient proof of the interest h 0 took in the Craft . He was glad to see him in improved health to-day , and hoping he might long continue so , was sure the brethren would
cordially join him in the toast . ( Cheers ) . Bro . PoAA-ell , Prov . S . G . W ., had great pleasure and gratification hi acknoAvledging the highly complimentary manner in which the toast had been proposed and responded to . Both himself and brother Warden full y appreciated the high honour conferred upon them , and if the love ot JIasonry were not sufficient to induce them to endeavour efficiently u > discharge their duties , the l-ei-y handsome maimer iu which the D . Proi-Grand JIaster had conferred their offices upon them would be more than
sufficient to do so . ( Applause ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster said tho next toast on his list was , "The health of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present . " He Was deeply indebted to the Past Grand Officers for the manner in which they had performed their duties , and he felt the utmost confidence that those appointed that day would discharge their duties so as equally to merit the approval of himself and the brethren . He ivould , with the toast , couple the health of Bro . John Scott , AV . M . of No . 338 . ( Cheers ) .
Bro . John Scott had been so taken hy surprise in having his name coupled ivith the last toast , that ho felt altogether unable to address the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren in the manner he should have wished to do had he known that he should have the honour ot being called upon to respond to a toast . As time pressed , however , he need not occupy them at any length in assuring them that the Prov . Grand Ofiicers duly appreciated the honour w-hieh had been conferred upon them , and that the officers of this year were fully determined to
perform their duty so as to emulate thoso who had preceded them , and merit the approbation of their excellent I ) . Prov . Grand JIaster when they retired from office . ( Cheers ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster next gave "The health of the
Masterand AVardens ofthe various Lodges present . " Bro . Banister , Prov . J . G . AV . and AV . JI ., No . 47 ( Denvent , Hastings ) , acknowledged the toast , and said that although he had been a JIason for twenty-three years , he had never attended Grand Lodge until the last occasion , when he heard a discussion which he deeply deplored , but whenever he ivas required to support order and decorum he should be happy to go again . AVith regard to the charities , he felt they AVCI-H all highly deserving of support , and was glad that a movement had been
made , which he trusted would have the effect of increasing their usefulness and adding to their prosperity . ( Hear , hear ) . Bro . AVilson , AA ' . JI ., No . 04 ( Hoivard , Arundel ) , felt he ought to be satisfied with the eloquent response of the brother ivho had just addressed them , Avere it not that No . 64 had been but recently resuscitated , aud ho felt most deeply tho kind reception be had that day met with after having been almost dead to JIasonry for a period of tivenfy or thirty years . He was deeply indebted to the Prov . Grand Secretary
and other brethren for the kind assistance they had given in resuscitating that Lodge , and thereby restoring him to the Craft . He AA'as an old man , liaving been nearly fifty years a JIason , and though from circumstances , and his Lodge being dormant , he had been for sonic time separated from the Craft , he had always taken the greatest interest in its prosperity , as shown by tho fact that he had attended the Prov-Grand Lodge on its resuscitation at . Brighton six or seven years since , and had been present afc each subsequent meeting . He was proud te sec the Craft in the province so worthily presided over , and ho trusted
that thoir D . Prov . Grand JIaster might long bo spared to bind tbe brethren together in the bonds of friendship and brotherly IOAT . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Hovrell , J . AV . of No . 47 , said he had heard a great deal sniil about the necessity of tho country brethren attending Grand Lodge , He had done so upon the last occasion , and heard language used which , were he to come back and report in tiie province of Sussex , ivould not ive them exalted idea of the manner in AA-hich the business
g any very AA ' conducted . To speak plainly , they must not go to Grand Lodge to learn manners ( laughter ) , and he for one should not care to visit it again . ( Laughter . ) Bro . Verrall , Prov . G . Treas ., could not let the observation of the brother who had just spoken pass lA'ithout explanation . He stated that they " must not go to Grand Lodge to learn manners . " That might be true ; but he ( Bro . Verrall ) would go to assist in restoring order and
putting down such scenes as those to which Bro . Hoivell had alluded ' , ( Cheers ) . That he looked upon as the duty of all good Jlasons , and , i > their brethren were in the wrong , they should remonstrate with them on their errors , and endeavour to restore unity and brotherly lovo among them . ( Cheers ) . The health of the Stewards , with thanks to them for their anting ; ' ments forthe comfort of the brethren was then drunkandthe Ty ler ' -
, ; , toast having been duly honoured , the company separated at an cai'b ' hour , fche evening ' s amusement having been enlivened by some cxcelh'i ' singing from various brethren , linicmos . —Soyal York Lodge ( No . 39-1 ) . —The regular mouth' ) ' "'meeting of this Lodge was held at the Old Ship Hotel , Brig hton , < -
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The Masonic Mirror.
present occasion , being wholly unable efficiently to express his deep obligations for the maimer in which his health had been proposed and received . Ho could assure the brethren , hoivever , thafc no person could take a deeper interest in the prosperity of the Craft than himself ; and if he kiioiv of any brother whom he thought could better serve the province than himself , he ivould at once resign his office , honourable as he felt it to be , into his hands . ( No , no ) . He thanked Bro . Verrall for so kindly proposing the toastand the brethren for so cheerfully
re-, sponding to it . He would noiv ask them to fill a glass to the health of the visitors who had honoured them with their presence that day , and with that toast he Avould couple the names of Bro . Symonds , a member of the Board of General Purposes , and Bro . AVarrcn . He had not enjoyed the pleasure of Bro . Symonds ' s acquaintance until that day , but his exertions in the cause of JIasonry and in furtherance of the excellent charities were not unknown to the brethren , and he was sure would ever secure
him a cordial Avelcome amongst them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . AVarren was , he believed , well knoAvn to them all by his connection with the Freemasons' Magazine . ( Cheers . ) He could assure that brother that the articles in the Magazine were read with the greatest interest , and duly appreciated in the jirovinee of Susses , where the brethren fully acknoAvledged the utility and importance of the publication . ( Cheers . ) He hoped that the Magazine ivould continue to receive increased and increasing support , so as to fully remunerate the brethren connected
with it for their exertions . He further assured Bros . Symonds and AVarren they should be happy to again welcome them in Sussex with any friends ivho might accompany them . ( Applause . ) Bro . Symonds thanked the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren for the great kindness which had been extended to him , and especially for the reception given to the report of tho committee on the charities , ivhich bore the names of himself and Bro . Lyall . JIasonry had been defined as consisting of charitbut he thought it miht be more
y , g strictly defined as sympathy , for whilst they met together upon occasions like this and sympathized in each others ' enjoyment , so also did thoy not forget the wants of their poorer brethren . This ii'as only the second visit that he had paid to a JIasonic Lodge in Sussex , his former visit being to tho DerAVcut Lodge , Avhen though a perfect stranger amongst them , he received a most fraternal and hospitable reception , for ivhich
he had to tender them his most grateful thanks . He had entered upon the investigation with regard to the charities , under the conviction that their action was not properly understood by the brethren , and ho had a remarkable proof that he was right in his opinion—the D . Prov . Grand JIaster of AVest Yorkshire writing to inform him that prior to the publication of the report he was under the conviction thafc the children of London brethren had the largest share of tho benefits arising from the schools ; he was now however convinced to the contrary , aud forwarded
£ 20 ns a donation to thoir funds . ( Cheers ) . Ho thanked fche brethren of Sussex for appointing a committee to aid the charities , and observed that he should have wished to have included the Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AVidows in the report , but had no authority to do so ; though he felt that that institution AA-as deserving of the widest support . He again thanked the . R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren for the compliments paid him , and assured them that he had been extremely gratified at observing the harmony and good feeling
prevailing in the province . ( Applause ) . Bro . 11 . G . AVarren thanked the it . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster for the compliment paid through him to the Freemasons' Magazine . He AA'as sure the managers ivould fully appreciate that compliment ; aud when the D . Prov . Grand Mister stated that the utility of the Magazine was well understood and appreciated in Sussex , he ( Bro . AVarren ) felt it to bo no idle compliment , as he was bound to state that ivere every province to send thorn an equal number of subscribers in proportion to their Lodges , the Frecmattms' Magazine would be indeed a thriving and valuable property . ( Cheers ) . Ho could assure them that no efforts
ivould lie spared to ensure a continuance of tho good opinion of the brethren—and that there was no part of their labours in ivhich the managers took greater delight than in bringing tho claims of the charities to support prominently before the brethren . In the name of himself and other visitors standing around him , he thanked them for the maimer in which the toast had been proposed and received , assuring them that they had felt the greatest pleasure from their visit , AA'hich they would be happy to have the opportunity of rcneiving . ( Applause ) .
Bro . Symonds had obtained permission to propose a toast Avhich he had great gratification in offering to their notice— "Prosperity to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex . " It w-as almost supererogatory to propose that toast after tho gratifying statement of the I ) . Prov . Grand JIaster that day , and wliich he had listened to Avith the greatest attention ; aud which would do much to stimulate other provinces to exertion when brought under their notice , as he had no doubt it would be in the pages of the Magazine conducted by Bro . AVarren . ( Hear ) . He
felt that much of their success was dependent upon having an excellent and efficient D . Prov . Grand JIaster—an excellent Grand Treasurer , and most indefatigable Grand Secretary . These combined ivould be sure to command success—and therefore it was that he had peculiar pleasure in proposing "Prosperity to the province of Sussex . " ( Hear , hear ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster next rose to propose "The health of the Prov . Grand AVardens , Bros . Powell and Banister , " who might be said to represent the eastern and western divisions of the province . Bro . Powell had so well filled the duties of Prov . J . Grand Warden , that there could be no doubt as to his fitness for the duties of the higher
office , which he ivas sure ho Avould most efficiently carry out . Bro , Banister was an old JIason , to whom he paid no compliment in sayiuo he was well knoivn throughout the province . The fact that he had filled the office of JIaster of his Lodge four times in a period of ten oi eleven years , and on the last occasion afc great inconvenience when be was suffering from ill health , was a sufficient proof of the interest h 0 took in the Craft . He was glad to see him in improved health to-day , and hoping he might long continue so , was sure the brethren would
cordially join him in the toast . ( Cheers ) . Bro . PoAA-ell , Prov . S . G . W ., had great pleasure and gratification hi acknoAvledging the highly complimentary manner in which the toast had been proposed and responded to . Both himself and brother Warden full y appreciated the high honour conferred upon them , and if the love ot JIasonry were not sufficient to induce them to endeavour efficiently u > discharge their duties , the l-ei-y handsome maimer iu which the D . Proi-Grand JIaster had conferred their offices upon them would be more than
sufficient to do so . ( Applause ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster said tho next toast on his list was , "The health of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present . " He Was deeply indebted to the Past Grand Officers for the manner in which they had performed their duties , and he felt the utmost confidence that those appointed that day would discharge their duties so as equally to merit the approval of himself and the brethren . He ivould , with the toast , couple the health of Bro . John Scott , AV . M . of No . 338 . ( Cheers ) .
Bro . John Scott had been so taken hy surprise in having his name coupled ivith the last toast , that ho felt altogether unable to address the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand JIaster and the brethren in the manner he should have wished to do had he known that he should have the honour ot being called upon to respond to a toast . As time pressed , however , he need not occupy them at any length in assuring them that the Prov . Grand Ofiicers duly appreciated the honour w-hieh had been conferred upon them , and that the officers of this year were fully determined to
perform their duty so as to emulate thoso who had preceded them , and merit the approbation of their excellent I ) . Prov . Grand JIaster when they retired from office . ( Cheers ) . The R . AV . D . Prov . Grand JIaster next gave "The health of the
Masterand AVardens ofthe various Lodges present . " Bro . Banister , Prov . J . G . AV . and AV . JI ., No . 47 ( Denvent , Hastings ) , acknowledged the toast , and said that although he had been a JIason for twenty-three years , he had never attended Grand Lodge until the last occasion , when he heard a discussion which he deeply deplored , but whenever he ivas required to support order and decorum he should be happy to go again . AVith regard to the charities , he felt they AVCI-H all highly deserving of support , and was glad that a movement had been
made , which he trusted would have the effect of increasing their usefulness and adding to their prosperity . ( Hear , hear ) . Bro . AVilson , AA ' . JI ., No . 04 ( Hoivard , Arundel ) , felt he ought to be satisfied with the eloquent response of the brother ivho had just addressed them , Avere it not that No . 64 had been but recently resuscitated , aud ho felt most deeply tho kind reception be had that day met with after having been almost dead to JIasonry for a period of tivenfy or thirty years . He was deeply indebted to the Prov . Grand Secretary
and other brethren for the kind assistance they had given in resuscitating that Lodge , and thereby restoring him to the Craft . He AA'as an old man , liaving been nearly fifty years a JIason , and though from circumstances , and his Lodge being dormant , he had been for sonic time separated from the Craft , he had always taken the greatest interest in its prosperity , as shown by tho fact that he had attended the Prov-Grand Lodge on its resuscitation at . Brighton six or seven years since , and had been present afc each subsequent meeting . He was proud te sec the Craft in the province so worthily presided over , and ho trusted
that thoir D . Prov . Grand JIaster might long bo spared to bind tbe brethren together in the bonds of friendship and brotherly IOAT . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Hovrell , J . AV . of No . 47 , said he had heard a great deal sniil about the necessity of tho country brethren attending Grand Lodge , He had done so upon the last occasion , and heard language used which , were he to come back and report in tiie province of Sussex , ivould not ive them exalted idea of the manner in AA-hich the business
g any very AA ' conducted . To speak plainly , they must not go to Grand Lodge to learn manners ( laughter ) , and he for one should not care to visit it again . ( Laughter . ) Bro . Verrall , Prov . G . Treas ., could not let the observation of the brother who had just spoken pass lA'ithout explanation . He stated that they " must not go to Grand Lodge to learn manners . " That might be true ; but he ( Bro . Verrall ) would go to assist in restoring order and
putting down such scenes as those to which Bro . Hoivell had alluded ' , ( Cheers ) . That he looked upon as the duty of all good Jlasons , and , i > their brethren were in the wrong , they should remonstrate with them on their errors , and endeavour to restore unity and brotherly lovo among them . ( Cheers ) . The health of the Stewards , with thanks to them for their anting ; ' ments forthe comfort of the brethren was then drunkandthe Ty ler ' -
, ; , toast having been duly honoured , the company separated at an cai'b ' hour , fche evening ' s amusement having been enlivened by some cxcelh'i ' singing from various brethren , linicmos . —Soyal York Lodge ( No . 39-1 ) . —The regular mouth' ) ' "'meeting of this Lodge was held at the Old Ship Hotel , Brig hton , < -