QJornell MnittBcaitg SIthrarg FROM THE BENNO LOEWY LIBRARY COLLECTED BY BENNO -LOEWY 1854.1919 BEQUEATHED TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY Cornell University Library The original of tliis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030291367 MmtA IBRARY 047657 W h^^T^C-L/f"^ "CX. -foT-'iC-f.-iJC -01-e^-^c^ -^^-CzSt^ C/-/J~€yl. C^'C4'.yU i ' ' . ''.i'(y? HISTORY OF FREEMAf ONRY '^ IN SUSSEX; ^ CONTAINING A Sketch of the Lodges, Past and 1'resent, with NuMEEiOAL Tables of Extinct and Existing Lodges ; The Peotincial Grand Lodge, with a List of Past Officers; a Review of the Order of Eoyal'Arch Masonry in the Province ; and an Appendix with some interesting reprints. WITH COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS. ALSO A HISTORY OF THE HOWARD LODGE OF BROTHERLY LOYE, No. 56, Arundel, A.D. 1736—1878. COMPILED BY THOMAS FRANCIS, W.M. 56, P.M. & Z. 804, P.P.G. Second Assist. Sojr. Hampshire and Isle of Wight. ^uttnx cwinwe \x\b»%0. (With permission of the Frovimial Grand Master. J Printed by Bro. Henry Lewis, No. 114, High Street. 1883, JD'/ /f.^A^^^7 SIE WALTER WYNDHAM BUREELL, Bart., M.P., Slt0lrt ^(wsijipfMi '^voxtinsicd (Hvaui) Stta»teir ^f ' Brother to a King, Fellow to a Prince, and Companion to a Peasant if a Mason,'' THESE PAGES ARE RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, BY THE COMPILER, THOMAS EEANCIS. I HE original intention of the Compiler of this Memoir was to embrace only the History of the Lodge of Brotherly. Love, with a short paper, by way of an appendix, on the Lodges, past and present, in the Province of Sussex; but as time went on much interesting matter came to hand, and I have therefore considered it best to place that part of it which will be most acceptable to the brethren in the Province first, and leave the History of my Lodge to fiU a subordinate place. The early records of that Lodge having been lost, as is the case with the majority of old Lodges, I must plead want of material for not being able to give more of the early history of its proceedings, a review of which would doubtless have thrown some light on the working of a Lodge throughout the greater part of the last century, as it was constituted only nineteen years after the birth, in A.D. 1717, of the MoTHBE Grand Lodge of Speculative Feeemasoney throughout the world, and about the period when dissensions first commenced which finally led to the formation of the rival Grand Lodge in 1750-1, the founders of which took the name of " Ancients," at the same time dubbing the original Grand Lodge as the "Moderns." Such being the case I have considered it a fitting opportunity to give a " Brief Sketch of Freemasonry" in the Province of Sussex, the chief interest of which is a list of Extinct Lodges before and since the union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813, with their dates of constitution, and their numbers as altered from time to time.* * Since drawing up the list of Lodges with their dates and numbers, Bro. R. F. Gould, P.G.D. of England has compiled two very interesting works (" The Four Old Lodges," and " The AthoU Masons," London, Spencer & Co.) which will save much time and expenoe to those who may he searching for old Lodges, as the first-named contains lists of all the Lodges constituted by the Grand Lodge of " Modems " from 1717, and the other a list of Lodges constituted by the Grand Lodge of " Ancients " or " Atholl Masons" from 1751 to 1813. The only cause for delay in isstiing a Memorial of the Centenary Festival of the "Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love " which was celebrated in 1878, was the difficulty in getting together the various notes respecting the Province ; that delay however has given me an opportunity of making some additions by way of an Appendix, which I trust wiU be of interest to the reader ; I refer more especially to the article on Eoyal Arch Masonry, and the reprint of "An Ode to Masonry by a member of the 'Lodge of Friendship,' 624," Chichester, 1811, dedicated to His Grace the Duke of Eichmond and Lennox.* I must here take the opportunity of acknowledging the assistance of those brethren who have so readily supplied me with information which the materials in my possession failed to furnish. To Bro. V. P. Freeman, the Prov. Grand Secretary, who has kindly given me encourage- ment by forwarding valuable information which otherwise would have been out of my reach ; also to Bro, H. G. Buss, Assistant Grand Secretary of England, who has spent some time in searching the records of Grand Lodge in response to my numerous questions ; and lastly to that luminary of Masonic lore, Bro. W. J. Hughan, Past Grand Deacon of England, the author of many Masonic works, both historical and archaeological, as well as a constant contributor to the Masonic periodicals of the day, I am greatly indebted for many favors ; to each of whom, and to others who have kindly aided, I tender my thanks and hearty good wishes. T. F. April, 1883. * His Grace was the Master of this Lodge and was no doubt one of the founders. He was also for several years a, member of the " Royal Clarence " Lodge, Brighton; as " the Hon. General Lennox " he was elected its Master in 1805, and was annually re-elected to that office until 1816, when he was appointed Prov. Grand Master, ®i>ntent». Introduction Corrections and Additions Description of Plates Lodges Past and Present Table of Extinct Lodges „ of Existing Lodges The Provincial Grand Lodge Ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the Freemasons' Hall at Lewes, A.D. 1797 Warrant Constituting the "South Saxon" Lodge, Lewes, as the Prov. Grand Lodge Eesuscitation of the Provincial Grand Lodge... Death of the Duke of Kichmond ; the Province placed in charge of the Grand Eegistrar . . . Appointment .and Installation of Col. G. C. Dalbiac as Provincial Grand Master Appointment and Installation of the Eight Hon. Walter John Lord Pelham as Provincial Grand Master Ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the Freemasons' Hall, Lewes, A.D. 1868 Testimonial to Bro. G. E. Pocock Presentation of Stewards' Jewels in comme- moration of the Installation of H.E.H. the Prince of Wales, to Bros. J. H. Scott and v. P. Freeman Appointment and Installation of Sir W. W. BurreU, Bart., M.P., as Provincial Grand Master Page V. X. xi. 1 29 30 31 32 35 40 47 48 51 52 53 55 58 Vlll. The Piov. G.M., Sir W. W. BurreU, asssistedby his Officers, lays the Foundation Stone of the Childrens' Hospital at Brighton ... 63 Supplementary — The Eeport of the proceedings of the Prov. G.L. for 1882 ... 69 Localities where the Prov. G. Lodge has been held ... ... ... 98 List of Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers ... ... 99 Koyal Arch Masonry in Sussex ... ... 108 Oration by M.E. Companion J. H. Scott ... Ill Eesuscitation of the Provincial Grand Eoyal Arch Chapter, A.D. 1881 ... 119 EoU of Existing Chapters ... ... 121 EoU of Extinct Chapters ... ... 122 Statistics of Eoyal Arch Masonry ... 123 Page Copy of the Warrant of the "Eoyal Clarence" Lodge .. ... ... 124 Copy of the Warrant of the " Derwent " Lodge . . . 126 A Eeprint — "An Ode to Masonry," published at Chichester in 1812 ... ... 129 Eeport of the Proceedings of the Prov. G. Lodge, held at Erighton, in June, 1823 ... 136 " Our EoU of Lodges and Chapters." — From the Preemason's Chronicle, 4th December, 1880 ... 140 " Our Institutions." — From the Freemason's Chron- icle, 8th January, ] 881 ... ... 144 " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master." — From the Freemason of 8th May, 1880 ... 149 HiSTOET OF THE " HOWAKD LODGB OF BkOTHBELY Love," Akctndel X. Page 19. "Wellington" Lodge, Eye. — The Warrant for this Lodge was granted by the Duke of Sussex, M.W.G.M. dated April 25th, 1814, No. 651, being the fourth that was issued by the United Grand Lodge, to the following brethren :— Samuel GiU (to "be the first Master), John Easton (to be the first S.W.), James GiU (to be the first J.W.), William Colebrook, James Crowhurst, James Crowhurst, Junior, Edward Chatterton, George Staffell and others — ^to be opened in a private room in the above town ; the meetings were held at the "London Trader Tnn" from AprU, 1823, to May 27th, 1836; then at the "Queen's Head ; " from thence the Lodge was moved on June 30th, 1837, to the "Lamb" Inn, on January 26th, 1844, after beiQg dormant nearly four years to the " Union " Inn ; for a few years the records are missing, but on June 13th, 1856, it appears that the Lodge was located at the " Crown" Inn, whence it moved to its present quarters the "Cinque Ports Arms" Hotel, on December 16th, 1858. Pages 39 and 47. Bro. J. St. Clair, P.M. 38, in the "Freemason" of the 10th March of the current year, fiimishes the following information : — " The fifth Duke when Earl of March was on October 15th, 1812, ballotted for, accepted, initiated, passed, and raised in the ' Lodge of Friendship,' 624." Page 40. Bro. Thomas Eeade Kemp died at Paris 20th December, 1844, aged 63. ^e&svipiUin x»f $riate». THE FEONTISPIECE. HE Frontispiece is a reduced copy of a Tracing" Board, unique and peculiar, not however in the figures and emblems displayed upon it, for these are all ■weU-known to the generality of the Craft, but more so in respect to the material of which it is composed. The size of the original is sixteen inches by twelve, the part within the border being of iron cast in bold relief; at the bottom is a row of three steps of tesselated pave- ment, on the top of which are distributed the three lights, the rough and smooth ashlars, and the mallet; in the centre is the volume of the Sacred Law, opened at the 4th Chap. 1st Eook of Kings, on which rest the Square and Compasses ; behind this are the Wardens' Columns, the Level, Plumb and Eule, with the Sun in the centre above, and the Ladder, Moon and Seven Stars on either side, surmounted with the All Seeing Eye, the whole being supported on one side by a figure representing Hope, and on the other by a figure representing Faith, the entire being painted in emblematical colors. The indented border of Eed and Blue of a little more than an inch in width, is part of a solid oak slab of an inch in thickness, into which the Tracing Board proper is sunk and fastened with screws. There is no doubt it is of some antiquity and may probably have been copied from an earlier specimen of an oil cloth ; it however bears no date or name which can give any clue as to the period of its manufacture. xu. PLATE 1. Page 5. This is a very neat group of Masonic Emblems, evidently of some antiquity; it was formerly the I.P. Master's Collar Jewel of the Lodge of " Brotherly Love," Arundel. PLATE 2. Page 9. This plate represents what we have no hesitation in deciding as the Prov. Grand Master's Jewel of the last century ; it has for many years been in the possession of the " South Saxon " Lodge, Lewes. PLATE 3. Page 11. This is also an old Jewel of the Prov. G. Lodge, of a type somewhat similar to those in use in other Provinces during the latter part of the last century, but to what officer it belonged we are unable to decide ; it has for many years been in the possession of the "Eoyal York" Lodge, Brighton. In the " History of Freemasonry in Oxfordshire," by Bro. E. L. Ha-wkins, M.A., a drawing is given of what appears to be an engraved silver Jewel of the same design as above, but much smaller in size ; it is in the possession of the "Alfred " Lodge, jSTo. 340, Oxford. PLATE 4. Page 108. This plate represents the First Principal's Jewel, of a Eoyal Arch Chapter, " Moderns," a drawing of which was given in the RA. Eegulation of 1793, as well as the Second and Third Principal's Jewels, which had in the centre an " Irradiated Eye " and a " Mitre " respectively, within the square and compasses only ; the original from which this sketch is taken is in the possession of the " Union " Lodge, No. 38, and no doubt formerly belonged to the Chapter of "Love and Harmony," or to the "Cyrus" Chapter, No. 624. A HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. S:0ii0e» ^a»t anit ^ve»»nU |T would be out of plaee in this sketch to speculate on the origin of Freemasonry or its earlier history. Modern writers of the History of Freemasonry have established, with little doubt, that the Speculative Masons of the seventeenth century were the offspring of the Mediseval Guilds of Masons which were connected with the different ecclesiastical structures of that period ; there is also good evidence that these Associa- tions of skilled craftsmen were framed much after the manner of the Eoman Sodalities which were instituted during the Eoman occupation of this country. In the early part of the last century there was discovered at Chichester, (Regnum) in the North Street near to the site of the present Council Chamber, part of a stone tablet bearing a Eoman inscription to the effect, that a Collegium Fabeokum, or College of "Workmen, had been B FEEEMASONEY IN THE erected there about 56, A.D., and dedicated to Neptune and MiNERYA ;* the province can therefore lay claim to an early connection with the Freemasonry or similar institu- tions of the Eomans, eighteen centuries hack ; and to come somewhat nearer to the present Speculative system, Bro. ■WUliam Preston, author of the " lUustrations of Masonry," states that in 1697 the Duke of Eichmond, who was elected Grand Master, was Master of a Lodge at Chichester. There are many instances of Lodges existing during that century in England and Scotland. Elias Ashmole, the antiquary, was initiated at "Warrington, with three or four other gentlemen ; the " Grand Lodge of All England," at York, was in working; and the mere fact of Preston's statement, if true, of the election of " Grand Master," in 1697, would go far to prove there were other Lodges existing; for it is a time-immemorial custom that the Grand Master must have been the Master of a Lodge. The information respecting Lodges at this period is of such a scanty nature that very little is known of them, and this brief allusion of Preston's is all we know of the Lodge at Chichester. During the reign of Queen Anne tradition says the Order was much neglected, owing to the infirmities of Sir Christopher Wren, who had held the ofSce of Grand Master for many years ; but after the accession of George I. the ever-to-be-remembered meeting of the members of the Four Old Lodges in London, in February, 1717, took place, for the purpose of appointing one of their number as Grand Master ; and it is from this period, known as the "Eevival," that the present Grand Lodge, with its various offshoots all over the world, takes its starting point. One of the earliest enactments of the new Grand Lodge was that no Lodge should meet, excepting the Four * For a description of which see " Mason's Goodwood," and Vol I, "Masonic Magaziae," London, 1871. PKOVmCE OF SUSSEX. 3 Old Lodges, whose time-immemorial rights exempted them, without a warrant authorizing them to assemble and make Masons. During the Mastership of George Payne, Esq., in 1720, several new regulations were drawn up and presented to Grand Lodge, and approved in 1721; and about this period owing to enquiries being made for old manuscripts which were known to exist, some over scrupu- lous brethren, fearing that the secrets of the Craft would be exposed to the eyes of the profane, destroyed by burning many of the old records, and copies of ancient constitutions, which have many times been regretted by all lovers of the Fraternity.* Turning to the early lists of Lodges we find there is none that received a warrant before 1721, and it is not till 1724 that we find any country Lodges being constituted ; and it is a remarkable fact that Lodges should have been constituted in those cities which were known to have been important Eoman Stations, such as Bath, Bristol, Norwich, Chichester, and Chester ; indeed, it would lead one to suppose that there were some members of former Lodges still living, and perhaps in some cases actually holding regular meetings, and that they must have held communi- cation with one another, and so arranged to acknowledge the new Grand Lodge. It was also in this year that the Duke of Eichmond, son and successor of the former Duke alluded to, was appointed Grand Master, and during his term of office the Fund of Charity (now the Grand Lodge' of Benevolence) was instituted. The Lodge f constituted at Chichester first met at the "Swan" Inn, in the East Street, it was afterwards held at the " Dolphin " where it * During the last few years many of these old Constitutions have been brought to light, owing to the exertions of Bros. Woodford, Hughan, and others, and doubtless as time goes on more wiU be discovered. t The Duke of Biehmond was, no doubt, a member of this Lodge, as he presented a copy of Constitutions in 1738 to the members, which is now in the possession of the " Union Lodge," No. 38. b2 FEEEMASONET IN THE continued as long as it existed. It disappears from the revised list of Lodges in 1770 : the numbers which this Lodge bore from 1724 will be found in the list of Extinct Lodges at the end of these pages. In ] 730 another Lodge was constituted at Chichester, and, from its title, a rather significant one, "St. Book's HUl, near Chichester, from the time of Julius Caesar," shows that there stiU lingered some traditions of a bygone age, and in some lists there is added to the above, " Once a year Tuesday in Easter week." St. Eook's (Eoche) HUl bears traces of pre-historic man, and as it is the most prominent of hOls for many miles round, was probably used as a place for general assembly by our forefathers.* This Lodge was erased with several others at a meeting of Grand Lodge held on November 29th, 1754.. Freemasonry did not make much progress in the Province during the first half of the Eighteenth century, for, with the exception of Chichester, we find no knowledge of any other Lodge tUl 1765, when a Lodge was constituted at the " Eed Lion," Eye, No. 344, which, after a few years, * St. Roche' 8 Hill, or the " Trundle," is an eminence of the South Downs, about a mile from Goodwood House, and its summit, on which is an extensive circular earthwork, is over 700 feet above the level of the sea ; this earthwork has for many years been a, vexed question amongst antiquaries, many of whom attribute it to the Britons, Romans, Danes, or Saxons. Camden, in his " Biitannia," mentions it as a Danish encampment, and says there existed the ruins of a Chapel in the interior, dedicated to St. Roche, and subsequent writers have generally considered it as a military stronghold of the ancients. Here we venture to differ from them. It is not at all probable that in the time of the Ancient Britons or Romans a fortified camp would be constructed on such an eminence, which is some distance from a stream of water, and that stream liable to be dry for several months in the year ; from its position and from the great care bestowed upon its construction, our opinion is that it was used for carrying out the mysteries of some of the former inhabitants of these parts, as well as being used as an observatory, perhaps by those invaders, the Belgse, who were sim. worshippers and had conquered this part of the country some centuries before the landing of Csesar ; and the cell or chapel already referred to was the " dark chamber of probation, where the neophyte had to undergo several days of solitude and fasting ; " and are we not told that our ancient brethren held their assemblies on the highest of hills, and in the deepest of vales f Of the latter there is Kingley Vale, a few miles to the westward, well known as containing one of the finest groves of yaw trees in. the- kingdom. PLATE I. PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. was moved to Lamberhurst, in the neighbouring Province of Kent In 1766 another Lodge was constituted at the "Dolphin Inn/' Shoreham, which town was probably then of more importance than Brighton ; the existence of this Lodge lasted but a few years, for it is missing in the revised list of 1781. In the same year was constituted a Lodge at the " White Hart," Lewes, numbered 367, the one at Shoreham being 365, and this also was erased in or before 1781. The next accession to the roll of Lodges in the Province was the removal of the " Lodge of Brotherly Love," No. 55, from London to Arundel, early in the year 1789 ; this is now the oldest existing Lodge in the Province. It held its meetings at the " Crown Inn," in that town, till 1809, and then moved to the "Wheat Sheaf," where it assembled till about 1838, when, owing to the want of enthusiasm on the part of its members, it ceased to hold communication till 1859, when the three surviving members, with the assistance of some brethren from Brighton, resuscitated it, and the Lodge now holds a respectable position in the Province. This Lodge was The traditions in connection -with the former, doubtless lingered with successive generations for many centuries, and no doubt it was eagerly seized upon by the Christian Missionaries and dedicated to St. Eocho, the patron- saint of pilgrims, in Older to divert the minds of the people from their superstition. It is generally supposed that in the Middle Ages a hermit resided in the cell, and he would direct travellers on their way to and from the city of Chichester, for in close proximity to this spot several hill tracks concentrate, and one of the main ancient trackways, which can be traced for many miles east and west, also passes close by, similar to those known as bridle or pack roads. We have faUed to discover for what reasons the Cicestriau Freemasons of last century held their meeting here, or why they should have pitched upon " Tuesday in Easter week." We know that at the time of the vernal equinox the ancients held some of their festivals, and the " dies viola " of the Romans must have been about this time of the year, St. Roche's day being on the 16th August. They were, however, a little out with respect to the affix, " from the time of Julius Cffisar," this addition probably arose from the discovery of the tablet in 1723, already referred to as proving the existence of a Collegium Fabrornm at Chichester, and which was considered the greatest archaeological treasure of the last century. This building was, however, not erected for several years after Cesar's death. 6 FEEEMASONEY IN THE constituted in London in 1736, and was granted a Centenary Warrant by the Grand Lodge in 1878; it is now numlDered 56, and if Lodges took rank according to date of constitu- tion it would rank as No. 29. There was a Eoyal Arch Chapter attached to the Lodge at the Union in 1814, named the "Mount Moriah," and it continued to work irregularly for several years after ; no trace of its existence can be found in the Grand Lodge records, and it was very probably a self-constituted body, emanating from a Chapter which existed at Chichester for a few years at the end of the last century. The Lodge has now thirty-eight members on its books, and meets on the third Thursday in every month at the Town Hall. In the same year some brethren residing at Brighton obtained a Warrant from the Provin- cial Grand Master to form the " Eoyal Clarence " Lodge, which document is dated August 8th, 1789, and is signed by Samuel Hulse, peov. g.m., and witnessed by James Galloway, past G.J.W., who appears to have acted as Deputy PEOV. G.M., and whose name is found on other documents. The original is still in possession of the Lodge, a transcript of which will be found in the Appendix. The first Master and Wardens designate were George Eawlinson, Eichard Thomas, and John Ade ; the place of meeting being the " White Horse " Inn. The first meeting was held on the 26th August there being present the following: — Petitioners — WiUiam Henwood, Thomas Pryor, (as Tyler) Eichard Thomas, and John Ade. Visitors— James Galloway, p.g.j.w., WiUiam Cole, No. 2,* James Stokes, No. 35,t William Henley W. Master, George Picknall, John Pell, No. 55, Arundel, and John PhiUips, Prince of Wales Lodge. * Now No. 4, Eoyal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge. + This was also a London Lodge, constituted in 1732, "King's Arms " Marylebone, PiceadiUy; before the Union of 1814 it migrated to Wemeth, near Oldham, and was erased before 1863. PROVINCE 07 SUSSEX. A letter- was read from Bro. Eawlinson, named in the "Warrant as Master, apologising for his non-attendance and desiring that Bro. Galloway might officiate for him, in which desire the brethren assembled joined. Bro. Galloway officiated as W.M., and appointed Bro. Ade s,w., and Bro. Henley J.w. for the evening. At the next meeting, on September 23rd, a ballot was taken for aW.M.in consequence of Bro. Eawlinson decliaing to act, when there appeared for Bro. White 7 votes, and for Bro. Ade 1 vote. Bro. Spice was appointed Treasurer on September 30th; the W.M. appointed as his Wardens Bros. Shoosmith and Dr. Hall ; James C. Michell, Secretary and thanks were voted to Bro. Galloway for his past exertions in establishing the Lodge. The Lodge was named in honor of Prince William Henry, third son of George III., who had recently been created Duke of Clarence, and on October ] 2th a letter was read from H.E.H. approving of the title, and on January 11th, 1790, an address of thants was ordered to be presented to H.E.H. This was the first Lodge started in Brighton, and it appears to have been early patronised ; for at the first meeting ia August, the following residents were initiated : — Thomas White, William Lee, Edward Kenwood, Eobert Spice, Henry Piercy, and John Shoosmith. In September, Bro. Charles Geere, of Newhaven, joined, and the following were initiated :— Eichard Tilstone, Surgeon, John Hall, Surgeon, both of Brighton, Thomas Capel, Attorney-at-Law, Lincoln's Inn, James Charjes Michell, Attorney, Brighton, and Eichard Thornton, Brewer, Steyning. The records of this Lodge are the most complete in the Province, and in looking down the roll of those brethren who have had the honor of presiding over it, we cannot abstain from remarking how prominent the name of Scott appears; for three generations this family has been honourablv connected with the Lodge, its present FKEEMASONEY m THE representative Bro. John Henderson Scott, p.g.d. England, D.P.G.M., having held the position of Master in 1859, 1865, and 1877* The Lodge on being constituted was numbered 543; altered in 1792 to 452 ; in 1 800 we find it located at the " Old Ship" Inn; in 1814 the number was altered to 511; in 1832 to 338 ; and in 1863 to 271, since which it has taken up its quarters at the Eoyal Pavilion, where it assembles on the third Friday in the month, having a muster roll of eighty- two members. The senior Koyal Arch Chapter of the Province, the "Lennox," is also attached to this Lodge, having been constituted in 1811. In 1790 another Lodge was started in Chichester, the " Harmony," meeting at the " Dolphin," and numbered 659, which was altered to 468 in ] 792 ; but its sojourn in the ancient city was a brief one, for after a few years we find it located at the " Fountain " Inn, Shoreham, and in 1814 it was re-numbered as 522 ; here it lingered for a few years, and was eventually erased in 1832. On the 5th October of the same year a Charter or Warrant was issued to hold a Chapter at Chichester, No. 71 ; at this time Chapters were numbered independently of Lodges. Thomas Bull as Z. ; "William Midhurst, H. ; and Alexander WUliams, J., were the founders, the first named being a member of the " Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love," Arundel. It was named "Love and Harmony," and used to meet in private rooms, working also the degrees of Kadosh and Knights Templar, as was often the case during the last , century ; this is the earliest mention of K.A. Masonry in Sussex. On the loth October, 1796, the Provincial Grand Master issued a Warrant to the following brethren, viz. — * Bro. Edmund Scott was Master of the Lodge from 1796 to 1805, and during the Mastership of General Lennox, afterward D. of Richmond, from 1804 to 181a, he was the Acting Master. PLATE II. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 9 the Eev. Artlmr Iredell, A.M., William Lee, John Bray CatoT, I. Acton, John Ade, Thomas Pockney, Thomas Hall, and several others, to form and hold the " South Saxon " Lodge, No. 557, at the " Star " Inn, Lewes. The first three named petitioners were nominated as Master and "Wardens ; the document is signed by Bro. James Galloway, d. peov. G.M., and Bro. W. Lee, peov. g. seoretaey. On the 19th April, 1797, " Major General Hulse, Provincial Grand Master of the Society of Freemasons for the county ■ of Sussex, attended by upwards of two hundred brethren, and richly clothed in the habit and jewels of the Order, laid the first stone of a Freemason's Lodge intended to be built at Lewes" — so says the " Freemason's Magazine " of that period ; but we are rather inclined to doubt the statement with respect to the number of brethren present, for such a number would be considered a good muster in these days of rapid locomotion. How long the meetings of the Lodge were held at the hall we have no evidence to show, for the existing minutes only commence in September, 1821, the place of assembly being in the Eastern Tower of the Castle, and they continued to meet here till July, 1852, when they removed to Bro. Butcher's : they subsequently held meetings at the " Crown " for some time, finally acquiring possession of the " Freemason's Hall," where the meetings are still held. This structure was rebuilt on a more commodious site in 1872, the foundation stone being laid by the Prov. G.M. Lord Pelham. In 1814 the number of the Lodge was altered to 581, and in 1832 and 1863, to 390 and 311 respectively, and there are now seventy-eight members on the books. The last of the existing Lodges constituted in the Province by the Grand Lodge of "Moderns" before the Union, was the " Eoyal Cinque Ports," at Seaford ; the Warrant authorizing a Lodge to be held at the " Old Tree" Inn, in 10 TREEMASONEY IN THE that town, was granted by Samuel Hnlse, Esq. peov. g.m. on 28th September, 1797, being numbered 566. The founders were James Cook the younger, William Hamilton, and Nathaniel Beard, who were the first Master and Wardens, John Kinningburgh, Morgan Davies, John McDoU, Henry Eeed, William Wood, Ephraim Insket, John Perry, and others, and it was countersigned by James Galloway, d. peov. g.m. and James Bicknell, peov. g. SEOEETAEY. In 1814 the number was changed to 587, and the last meeting at Seaford was held in December, 1822, when it was decided to remove the Lodge to Brighton ; and in January, 1823, they were located at the " Eoyal York " Hotel, and decided to petition the M.W.G.M. to be allowed to alter their title to that of the " Eoyal York " Lodge, in honor of H.E.H. the Duke of York. Their prayer was granted : their proceedings being considered somewhat irregular by the acting Prov. G. Secretary, Bro. D. Jacques, the Lodge was suspended by the Prov. G. Master, the Duke of Eichmond, who had recently been appointed to that office, at a meeting of the Prov.' G. Lodge, held at Brighton, on 24th July. Bro. C. Bew, P. PEOV. G.s.w., the W.M., however lost no time in endeavouring to get the suspension removed, for on August 4th, a petition signed by twenty-eight brethren was forwarded to Grand Lodge, in which they state that they had obtained a dispensation from the Acting D. Prov. G.M., the Eev. S. J. Tufnell, authorizing them to meet at Brighton, and that the charge of purchasing the Warrant was unfounded, and was brought about by three brethren who were not subscribing members of the Craft, who had been previously negoti- ating for the purchase of the regalia and furniture, with a view to removing the Lodge from Seaford to Brighton. The brethren had previously petitioned for a new Charter bearing their altered title, and this was granted to the following brethren, accompanied by the release of their PLATE Iir. PEOVINOE OF SUSSEX. 11 Lodge from suspension, viz. — Bros. Charles Bew, Leopold Altenacher, Henry Watson, William Johnson, James Eice, James Worger, John Barnes, Sake Deen Mahomed, and others, since which the Lodge has had an uninter- rupted existence, holding its meetings at the following houses in Brighton : in February, 1822, it removed to the Masonic Hall, St. James' Street ; in 1826 to the "Tierney" Arms ; in 1828 to the " New Ship " ; in 1830 to the "Artichoke"; in 1836 to the "Golden Lion"; in 1841 to the "Castle" Inn; in 1853 to the " White Horse;" and finally to the Eoyal Pavilion Eooms, where it has at last found a permanent resting place ; it has now ninety- six subscribing members ; the number of the Lodge was changed to 394 in 1832 and to 315 in 1863.* The fijst Lodge constituted in the town of Hastings was the " Harmony " No. 583, in 1799 ; the Warrant was no doubt issued by the Prov. G.M. General Hulse; the house of Meeting was at the " Swan ;" in 1814 it was renumbered 601; in 1817 it met at the "Anchor," and then at the " Crown," and on 29th December of that year it united with the " Derwent," No. 54, now 40.t A renewal of Masonic zeal appears to have taken place at Chichester, for on March 15th, 1811, the "Lodge of Friendship," No. 624, was constituted, his Grace the Duke of Eichmond already referred to in connection with the " Eoyal Clarence " Lodge, Brighton, being the W.M., the Eev. S. Joliffe Tufnell acting as his Deputy, the Eev. W. Youatt S.W. and Bro. J. Powell J.w. ; the place of meeting being at the " Swan " once a well known posting house in * Ja^t recently Major Carvick, "W.M. of the Pelhani Lodge, discovered the three candlesticks formerly helonging to the Lodge when meeting at Seaford. Bro. Carvick purchased them, and graciously presented these relics to the " Boyal York " Lodge. t The first Lodge we find meeting at Hastings was a Military Lodge, No. 282, " Ancients," attached to the Wiltshire Regiment of Militia, which was stationed there when the Lodge was constituted, on the 16th May, 1794: it flnaUy settled in Wiltshire, and was erased in or before 1832. This is the earUeat record of a Lodge under the G.L. of "Ancients" meeting in the Proyinoe. 12 FEEEMASONEY IN THE the East Street, which was converted into shops ahout thirty years since. The number was altered at the Union to 632, and the Lodge continued to assemble at the " Swan," with the exception of a few months at the " Fleece," whilst the first-named hotel was being rebuilt, until 1828, when the Warrant was surrendered and it united with the "Lodge of Harmony." The "Cyrus" Chapter was attached to this Lodge and probably collapsed when the Warrant was surrendered. Before proceeding to chronicle the birth of the " Lodge of Harmony," now " Union," Chichester, it will be as well to say a few words with respect to the rival Grand Lodge of " Ancients," which up to this period, 1812, had not obtained a footing in the Province, all the Lodges previously consti- tuted having emanated from the Grand Lodge of "Moderns," of 1717. TiU within the last few years much mystification existed respecting the position of several Lodges on the present register of Grand Lodge, and especially vdth respect to two Lodges in this Province, but thanks to the labors of Bros. W. J. Hughan* and E. F. Gould,t the discrepancies in the dates' of the various Lodges existing before 1813 are plainly accounted for. It was about the year 1738 that the first signs of dissension commenced, and the following is extracted from a note by Bro. Northouck, in the Constitutions of 1784, respecting the proceedings of the Grand Lodge in December, 1739, wherein it was ordered that the laws be strictly put in execation against aU brethren who should for the future countenance, connive, or assist at any irreg- ular making : — " The Grand Lodge justly considered such proceedings as an infringement on the original laws, an. encroachment on the privileges, and an imposition on the charitable * " Memorials of the Masonic Union," & " Masonic Register," Bro. Hughan. t " The Four Old Lodges, " and " The Atholl Lodges," Bro. Gould. PROVINCE OF STJSSEX. 13 fund of the society. It was therefore resolved to discountenance those assemblies, and to enforce the laws against all brethren who were aiding or assisting in the clandestine reception of any person into masonry at any of these illegal conventions. This irritated the brethren who had incurred the censure of the Grand Lodge, who, instead of returning to their duty and renouncing their error, persisted in their contumacy, and openly refused to pay allegiance to the Grand Master, or obedience to the mandates of the Grand Lodge. In contempt of the ancient and established laws of the order they set up a power independent ; and, taking advantage of the inexperi- ence of their associates, insisted that they had an equal authority with the Grand Lodge to make, pass, and raise Masons. At this time no private Lodge had the power of passing or raising Masons; nor could any brother be advanced to either of these degrees but in the Grand Lodge, with the unanimous consent and approbation of aU the brethren in commu- nication assembled. Under a fictitious sanction of the ancient York Constitution they presumed to claim the right of constituting Lodges. Some brethren at York continued indeed to act under their original constitution, notwithstanding the revival of Grand Lodge of England in 1717 ; but the irregular Masons in London never received any patronage from them. The Ancient York Masons were confined to one Lodge, which is still extant, but consists of very few members, and will probably be soon altogether annihilated. This illegal and unconstitutional claim obliged the regular Masons to adopt new measures to detect these impostors, and debar them and their abettors from the countenance and protection of the regular Lodges. To accomplish this purpose more 14 TREEMASONKY IN THE effectually, some variations were made in the estat)- lished forms, which afforded a subterfuge, at which the refractory brethren readily grasped. They now assumed the appellation of ' Ancient Masons,' pro- claimed themselves enemies to all innovations, insisted that they preserved the ancient usages of the order, and that the regular Lodges, on whom they conferred the title of Modern Masons, had adopted new measures, illegal and unconstitutional ; thus by a new species of deceit and imposition, they endeavoured to support an existence ; using the necessary precautions taken by the Grand Lodge to detect them, as grounds for a novel and ridiculous distinction of Ancient and Modern Masons. This artifice strengthened their party in some degree ; the uninformed were caught by the deception ; and in order to procure further support to their assumed authority, they also deter- mined to interrupt the regular mode of succession to the ofi6.ce of Grand Master by electing a chief ruler under that designation, and other of&cers under the title of Grand Of&cers, appointed from their own body ; convinced that the most probable means for establishing their opposition, would be by liberally conferring honors on their votaries to secure their allegiance, and to induce others to join them. They framed a code of laws for their government, issued patents for new Lodges, and exacted certain fees of constitution, from which they hoped to raise a fund suf6.cient to support their power. They so far succeeded in their new plan as to be acknowledged by many ; some gentlemen of family and fortune entered among them, and even many regular Masons were so unacquainted with their origin, or the laws of the society as to attend their lodges; and give a tacit sanction to their proceedings." TEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 15 Such was the opinion of a Masonic writer of the last century ; but in spite of the precautions taken by the Grand Lodge this rival Grand Lodge of "Ancients," 1751-2 con- tinued to increase in prosperity, and had Lodges hailing under its banner in nearly every province, as weU. as in the British Colonies. In the foregoing extract mention has been made of the York Masons : this body had existed for many centuries in the City of York ; it was revived as the Grand Lodge of All England in 1725, and was acknowledged as an inde- pendent body by the Grand Lodge of England, London, 1717, though it never held rule over any subordinate Lodges, and it finally coUapsed in 1792. There were for a short period four separate bodies, each claiming the title of Grand Lodge. Some dissensions having arisen in 1778, in the Lodge of Antiquity, some members of that old Lodge came in collision with the Grand Lodge of "Moderns," and in the next year seceded, and being recognized under their time-immemorial constitution by the Grand Lodge at York, proclaimed themselves as the " Grand Lodge of England South of the Trent ; " they appear however never to have held rule over any subordinate Lodges, but simply existed as an individual body, recognising no superior : happily, however, in 1790 they became reconciled, and were again restored to their former position under the banner of the Grand Lodge. In 1812 the Grand Lodge of "Ancients," authorized the formation of the " Lodge of Harmony," No. 85, at Chichester, and on ]6th April,* the E.W. Bro. Nathaniel Ashford, W.M. 79, as Deputy GM.; Bros. J. Griffiths, s.w. 138, as * There are some discrepancies ■with respect to the date of constitution : Bro. Gonld in his "AthoU Lodges" gives the date of the Warrant as 22nd April, whilst the Warrant of conflrmation granted in 1828 gives it as 13th March. Very likely a dispensation was granted on the latter date to form a Lodge and the Warrant was not issued till the 22nd April, after the constitution had taken place. 16 BUEEMASONRY IN THE G.s.w. ; 0. E. A. Minchinton, S.D. 1 38, as G.J.W. ; E. Heath, W.M. 138, as G.P.M. ; J. Dicks, 138, as G.S.D. ; J. Barker, 138, as G.J.D. ; J. Griffiths, 138, as G. tkeas. ; E. Hewlins, 138, as G. SEC. ; and J. Warren, 138, as G. tylee, opened a Grand Lodge at the "White Hart," East Street, con- stituted the above Lodge, and installed the following brethren : — Bros. Edward Atheson Gilbert, W.M. ; W. Shayer, s.w. ; and J. Humphrey, J.w. The Grand Lodge was closed, after which the "Lodge of Harmony" was opened, and Messrs. Benjamin Caffyn and J. Harris Wright were elected and initiated.* This was no resuscitation of an old Lodge, or warrant of confirmation, but simply the method practised by the " Ancients " in numbering their Lodges, which has led to so much confusion with respect to the numbering of Lodges on the roll of the United Grand Lodge, and which differed from the method practised by the " Moderns," thus : the latter at different periods, viz. in 1740-56, 1770-81 and 1792 altered the numbers of its Lodges by annexing the Lodge next in position to the vacant number of the extinct Lodge immediately preceding it, and putting up all the rest in succession, and then the new Lodges went on at the end of the roll. The "Ancients," however, left the number of an extinct Lodge vacant, and when the founders of a new Lodge applied for a Warrant, they had the option of purchasing the vacant number by paying some few guineas more than if they went on at the end of the list, and, indeed existing Lodges sometimes obtained a higher place by purchase, and this in some cases was done more than once ; for, on reference to Bra. Gould's " Atholl Lodges," it will be seen that sometimes * These two Lodges, No. 79, and 138, were of course both "Ancient" or "Atholl," the former meeting at the " Spring Clock," Gosport, constituted in 1759, and again in 1780 ; the latter at the " Blue Anchor " Tavern, Portsea, in. 1808 ; the first Lodge attached to this number was at Leghorn in 1766 ; they have both been extinct for many years. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 17 three Lodges, which in no way had any connection, had at different periods been attached to one number* The Lodge in question does not appear to have met at the " White Hart " long, for in J.814 we find it at the freemason's Hall, the "Anchor,"t West Street, and the number altered by the Union of the Grand. Lodges to 52. In 1828 this Lodge, and also the " Lodge of Friendship," No. 632, surrendered their Warrants and received a Warrant of confirmation as " Lodge of Union," No. 52 ; thus the senior Lodge was absorbed by the junior, tempted no doubt by the higher position it held on the roll of Grand Lodge. § In 1832 the number of the " Lodge of Union " was changed to 45, and in 1868 to No. 38, holding the first place on the Provincial roll : at the last return it numbered sixty-five members, and its meetings are at the " Council Chamber." The " Cyrus " Eoyal Arch Chapter is attached to the Lodge, and was constituted in 1874. On the 12th May the following brethren opened a Grand Lodge of "Ancients " at the " Castle " Inn, Hastings, " under sanction of the Warrant No. 332,J pursuant to a Dispensation imder the hand of Thomas Harper, Esq., * The first Warrant, being No. 35, was granted to some brethren in London, but it appears the Lodge was never constituted, so that 1812 is the earliest date that can be awarded to No. 3d. t These rooms, with a private entrance attached to the " Anchor" Inn, it ia said, were built after the designs of Sir Godfrey Webster, for the purpose of a Lodge, and for holding political meetings. There is a house in St. John's Street, known in the early part of the present century as the Freemasons' Hall ; it was probably always a private house, some part being portioned off for the use of some of the Masons during the last century : the B.A. Chapter of 1790 met in private rooms, and this no doubt gave to it the title of Freemasons' HaU. § The " Lodge of Friendship," 632 [624 " Modems "] was constituted March 15th, 1811 : the " Lodge of Harmony," S2 [35 " Ancients "] was con- stituted April 22nd, 1812 : the " Lodge of Union," 62, now 38, by Warrant of Confirmation, August, 1828. X This was a Military Lodge of "Ancients'' attached to the 5Sth Regiment of Foot, constituted in 1805 : in 1814 it was numbered 421, and it was erased before 1832. 18 FREEMASONRY IN THE Deputy Grand Master, for the purpose of constituting Warrant N"o. 36 * and installing the Of&cers," viz., — Eros. Thomas Slack, as D.G.M. ; John Fowler, as S.G.W. ; John Jackson, as j.g.w. ; Eichard Pease, as G. sec. ; Thomas M'Caskey, as G. teeas. ; W. Chambers, as S.G.D. ; John Eogers, as j.g.d. ; and John Hickling, as G. ttler — all of No. 332. The brethren installed as named in the Warrant were Bros. Thomas Sargent, W.M. ; Henry Eogers, s.w. ; Thomas Foster, j.w. ; the following heing apJ)ointed to the other of&ces : — Thomas Bayley, Secretary ; Peter M. Powell, Treasurer ; W. Gate, S.D. ; G. Eohinson, J.D. ; and W. Kent, Tyler. In 1817 the Lodge removed to the "Anchor;" in 1822 back to the "Castle" Inn; to the "Swan" Inn in 1823, till December, 1874 ; and in January, 1875 to the "Castle" Hotel, Wellington Square, where it still continues. In 1814 it was renumbered 54, and at the renumbering of Lodges in 1832 and 1863, it was numbered 47 and 40 respectively : at the last annual returns it numbered eighty- two members. The " Emulation " E.A. Chapter has been attached to this Lodge since November, 1813. Before recording the advent of any more Lodges in the Province, it wiU be as well to say something about the Union of the two Grand Lodges, which took place in 1813. For some years previously attempts had been made to bring about a reconciliation of the two opposing bodies, but without effect; however, in 1810 some progress was made in that direction, when the Earl of Moira, acting Grand Master of the " Moderns," invited some of the " Ancients " to a Masonic banquet, which offer was accepted, and shortly after the "Ancients" rescinded some of their resolutions respecting " Modern " Masons. * The first Warrant attached to this number was dated 14th August, 1754 : it had however been dormant many years, and the Lodge at Hastings was in every respect a new and distinct Lodge, having no connection with the former Ho, 36. PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 19 In 1811 the Prince of Wales, who was the Grand Master of the " Moderns," appointed H.E.H. the Duke of Sussex as D.G.M. and the latter immediately com- menced to bring about the long desired union. In November, 1813, the Duke of AthoU, Grand Master of the " Ancients," resigned that office in favour of H.E.H. the Duke of Kent: these two royal Craftsmen, assisted by some of the most distinguished and zealous Masons of the two societies, soon drew up the " Articles of Union," which were considered and ratified at a meeting on the 8th of December, when some members from each society were appointed to form a Lodge of Eeconciliation. These articles were duly signed and sealed by the two illustrious brothers, and St. John's Day, the 27th December, 1813, was fixed for the happy event.* It was decided that both bodies should meet on equal terms — all differences being waived ; lots were drawn as to which should have the honor of placing its premier Lodge at the top of the new roU of the " United Grand Lodge." Unfortunately, we think, that lot fell to the Grand Master's Lodge, No. 1 "Ancients," constituted in 1759, and the "Lodge of Antiquity," No. 1 of the " Moderns," a time-immemorial Lodge, being the senior Lodge of the four which formed the Grand Lodge of 1717, was placed No. 2. The No. 2 "Ancients," and the No. 2 "Moderns," another time- immemorial Lodge, were placed 3 and 4 respectively, and so alternatively tUl the two roUs of Lodges were all renum- bered. The " Moderns " had 386 Lodges, and the " Ancients " 260, placed on the roll. Early in 1814 the present Lodge at Eye, the " Wellington," No. 651, was constituted at Eye ; in 1832 and 1863 the number was altered to 426 and 341 respec- tively, and it had twenty-seven members on its books in * Vide "Preston's Illustrations," by Dr. Oliver, London, Spencer & Co., and '• Memorials of tlie Union," Bro. "W. J. Hughan, Truro, 1874. G 2 20" FREEMASONEY IN THE June last. The next new Lodge in the province was " Harmony and Friendship," No. 701, at Maresiield ; after a few years it moved to Uckfield, where we find it in 1823 with the Eoyal Arch Chapter of Original Light attached to it ; in 1828 we find it located at Lewes, but here also it failed to flourish, and was erased by the Grand Lodge in 1831 In 1820 was constituted the "Eoyal Sussex," No. 720, at Worthing, it by some means escaped exclusion from the revised list of 1832, when the number was changed to 467, though it had not made any return to Grand Lodge since 1828 ; it was however erased in 1838. The next new Lodge was constituted at Brighton in 1824, named the " Richmond and Lennox,"* No. 794, in honor, no doubt, of the new Prov. Grand Master, the Duke of Eichmond ; but in spite of its honorable name, it seemed never to have prospered, for it never made any return, and was expunged from the list in 1832. The next in succession to the above was not more fortunate in • its short existence, for the " March and Darnley," No. 805, constituted in 1825, at Horsham, surrendered its Warrant in 1832. After the lapse of more than a quarter of a century, a Lodge was started at Littlehampton, the " Mariners," No. 878, in 1852; this Lodge soon followed the footsteps of some of its predecessors, and was erased in 1859, another instance that a half-dozen" zealous Masons cannot keep a Lodge going for any time in these small towns and thinly- populated districts; and we feel sure that many of the Lodges started in the last decade, will be equally as short- ♦ On September 22nd, 1824, the following brethren attended the " South Saxon " Lodge for the purpose of obtaining the sanction and recommendation of the members for the formation of this new Lodge at Brighton ;— Barnard Gregory, PBOV. G.S.B., J.Vf. 62 ; J. W. Bennett, S.W., " Royal York " Lodge ; R. Killick Vallance, 611 ; Dennett Jacques, v.M. 52, pbov. g. sec, and EBGISTBAR. — Extrontfrom Minute Book of " South Saxon " Lodge. Province ot sussex. 21 Kved as some of those whose existence we have abeady chronicled. We have now done with extinct Lodges, and the next new one we have to call attention to is the " Eoyal Brunswick," No. 1034, constituted at Brighton, in 1857 ; the Warrant was applied for early in 1855, and a second petition was sent in the next year, but owing to delay at head-quarters, for which no cause was assigned, the granting of it was deferred for more than a year, though it was heartily supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Col. McQueen. The consecrating officer was Bro. J. Hervey, p.g.d., the late geand sec. of England The Lodge, however, soon began to increase when well started, and in a few years the "Eoyal Sussex" Eoyal Arch Chapter was attached to it : in 1863 the number was altered to 732 ; the meetings were for some years held at the " Old Ship," but it is now located at the Eoyal Pavilion and numbers fifty-three members. The next is also a Brighton Lodge, constituted by Captain Dalbiac, D.P.aM., in September, 1860, at the " Old Ship," the " Yarborough," No. 1113,* which was altered to 811 in 1863 : it has now a E.A. Chapter attached to it, and meets at the Eoyal Pavilion and numbers forty members. In April of the next year was consecrated the "Lodge of Friendship," No. 1153, Worthing, Bro. G. E. Pocock, the Prov. Grand Secretary being installed as the first W.M. ; the number is now 851, the Lodge meeting at the Stdyne Assembly Booms, and numbering thirty-two members. On the 10th of October, 1862, the D.P.G.M. assisted by his officers consecrated the " Hartington " Lodge, No. 1218, at Diplock's Hotel, Eastbourne, so named in honor of the Marquis of Hartington, Prov. G.M., Derbyshire, who * Named after the Earl of Yarborough, PAST D.o.M., enb, who was a niemter of the " Royal York " Lodge, 394. 22 FREEMASONRY IN TB'B became a joining member. Bro. W. F. Fawcett, p.m. 98, was installed W.M. ; Bro. C. H. Law, P.M. 109, p.p.g.s.w. Herts, S.W. ; and Bro. I. Compton, J.w. ; the number of the Lodge was altered in 1863 to 916, and last year it mustered seventeen members. In 1866, six years after tbe formation of the Hartington Lodge, some of the members deemed it necessary to found another Lodge in the fashionable watering place of Eastbourne : a Warrant was obtained, and on the 20 th of June Col. Dalbiac constituted the "Tyrian" Lodge, N"o. 1110, and Bro. V. P. Freeman, p. prov. g.w. installed as the first W. Master Bro. James Mackay Cunningham, m.d., who appointed as his Wardens Bro. C. H. Law, p.m. 916, and Bro. Walter Kirkland: it now numbers fifty-seven members.* On the first of February, 1867, being the day fixed for the constitution of the "Mid-Sussex" Lodge, No. 1141,. the charter for which was issued at the end of the previous year, the brethren were assembled at the " King's Head " Hotel, under the gavel of the D. Prov. G.M. (the P.G.M. owing to a severe illness being unable to attend) ; he was assisted in the ceremony by several present and past P.G. Of&cers, the Worshipful Master designate Bro. F. Slight, PROV. J.G.D. being installed by Bro. G. E. Pocock, prov. G. SEC, PAST G.S.B., ENGLAND : the W.M. appointed as his Wardens Bros. W. Curtis and W. Challen ; the event was celebrated by a banquet at which about eighty sat down : the' number of subscribing members is now thirty-eight. On Friday, the 29th of September in the same year, was constituted the " Abbey " Lodge, at Battle ; the ceremony was performed by Lord Pelham, prov. g. master, who had recently been appointed to that office, in the Great Hall of * On the 23rd May, 1812, the G.L. of " AntientB" issued a Warrant for a Lodge to be attached to the 5th Battalion of Royal Artillery stationed at Eastbourne ; this Lodge was No. 101 and was erased in or before 1832. PROVINCE OJ? SUSSEX. 2S the Abbey, which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the fraternity by His Grace the Duke of Cleveland. The installing officer was the Prov. G. Secretary, who placed in the chair as the first Master of the Lodge, Bro. Benjamin Thorpe, p.p.g. treasukek, Kent, who appointed as his "Wardens Bros. Albion Thorpe and William Lamborn : the Lodge now numbers thirty-two subscribing members. The next new Lodge was an offshoot of the " South Saxon," it was constituted at Lewes on the 22nd of April, 1870, by the E.W. Lord Pelham, prov. g.m., after whom it is named ; its position on the roll is 1303. Bro. A. Elmsley, PROV. J.G.W. was installed as the first W. Master, and he appointed as his Wardens Bros. Settle and Noakes : this Lodge has never been very strong in its number of members, the returns for last year showing but seventeen. After a lapse of three years we find the Province taking part in the general and universal impetus given to Ereemasonry, as is supposed by many, in consequence of the connection of H.E.H. the Prince of Wales with the Order. In 1873 two Warrants were issued for new Lodges in the Province, but it was not till the 11th of March, 1874, that the " Ockendon," No. 1465, was consti- tuted at Cuckfield. On that day a goodly number of the craft assembled to do honor to one of its members, who had already by his genial disposition gained the good wishes of his brethren and fellows, Bro. W. W. BurreU, now the very popular prov. G. master, the W.M. designate of the new Lodge. Lord Pelham being unable to be present through ill-health, the ceremony of consecration was performed by the Deputy Prov. G.M., Bro. Turner, who was assisted by several of the present and past Officers of the Prov. G. Lodge ; the ceremony of consecration being concluded the following were appointed to office : — Bros. Byass, s.w,; Sergison, J.w. ; Gallop, SBC; Meek, S,D. 24 PEEEMASONET IN THE C. E. Burrell, j.d. ; Eev. — Mead, Chaplain ; and Bro. J. H. Scott as acting lp.m. : the Lodge now numbers twenty subscribing members. On the eighth of April the D.P.G.M., in the absence of the Prov. G.M., presided at the constitu- tion of the " Hova Ecclesia " Lodge, No. 1466. The intended place of meeting of this Lodge was at Cltftonville, in the Parish of Hove, but for convenience and comfort the ceremony this day took place at the " Old Ship " Hotel, Brighton, where the Lodge stUl continues,* the first W.M. being Bro. German, who appointed as his Wardens Bros. 0. J. Smith and Capt. Stratford : the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. J. H. Scott, pkov. g. sec. who had recently succeeded Bro. Pocock in that office. This Lodge now numbers fifty-five members and has a Eoyal Arch Chapter attached to it. Another interval of three years elapses, viz., to 1876, when two more Lodges were added to the roU of the Province, the first being established at East Grinstead on the 11th of July, the D. Prov. G.M. presiding. The Lodge was named the " Sackville " after the Alms-houses erected and endowed by the second Earl of Dorset, in 1609. Bro. J. H. Scott, the Prov. G. Sec. installed Bro. H. Hale the first W. Master, who appointed as his Wardens Bros. W. H. Hook and C. Sawyer: the Lodge is numbered 1619, meeting at the " Crown " Hotel, and consists of twenty- eight members. The other Lodge constituted this year was the " St. Cecilia," No. 1636, which ceremony took place on Wednesday, the 20th of December, at the Pavilion Eooms, Brighton, the Dep. Prov. G.M., Bro. C. J. Furner again presiding, assisted by Sir W. W. Burrell, M.P., who acted as dep. pkov. g.m. and several officers of the Prov. G. Lodge. The petitioners for this new Lodge were Bros. Kuhe, (Grand Organist of England) EberaU, Sandeman, * The intended place for holding the Lodge not being available, the meetings have ever since been held at the " Old Ship." 5PE0VINCE 05 SUSSEX. 25 Broadbridge, Nell, Foat, Belcher, Devin, Hawkes, Nye and Payne; the first-named was installed Master, and appointed Bros. Eberall and Sandeman as his two Wardens ; Bros. Furner and Scott were elected Honorary Members, and there are now thirty-five subscribing members. In March of 1878 was constituted the "Gordon" Lodge, No. 1726, at Bognor, an ofishoot from the " Union," No. 38, Chichester, the charter for which had been granted the previous year. The E.W. Prov. G.M., Sir W. W. Burrell, M.P., was unfortunately prevented from attending the constitution of this Lodge, the first new one since his appointment over the Province ; the duty therefore devolved on his Deputy, V.W. Bro. J. H. Scott, who, assisted by several present and past Prov. G. Oflicers, most ably conducted the ceremony of constituting and dedicating the Lodge. Bro. J. St. Clair, P.M. 38, the W.M. designate, was installed, and he appointed as his "Wardens Bros. J. A. Swornsboume and A. Smith : the meetings are held at the Assembly Kooms,and the number of members is twenty-two. In December the Grand Lodge issued a Warrant for a new Lodge at Hurstpierpoint, the name and number being " South Down," 1797 ; but it was not till the 25th of February, 1879, that the ceremony of consecration took place, the Y.W.D. Prov. G. Master again officiating, who installed as the first W. Master Bro. George KeUy King, p.G. STEWAED OP ENGLAND, P.M. Nos. 4 and 1541, who appointed as his Wardens Bros. J. Curtis, p.m. 315, and Walter Fitch, P.M. 1410. Bro. King was destined not to rule long over the Lodge which he had been so prominent in forming, for, to the regret of his numerous friends, a severe illness set in which terminated in his death on the 24th of August following, and the ruling and direction of the Lodge fell upon Bro. Curtis, P.M., the senior Warden. The place of meeting is the " Sussex " Hotel, and there are thirty members. 26 FEEKMASONET IN THE On the 17th July another addition was made to the roU of Lodges in the Province, the " Atlingworth/' No. 1821, so called after the Manor of that name. The E.W. Prov. G.M. presided, and the ceremony of constitution was performed by the Deputy P. G.M. assisted by the rest of the Prov. Gr. Officers ; there was a numerous attendance of resident and visiting brethren, probably in honor of the W.M. designate, Bro. T. J. Sabine, p.m. 73, 1423, 1540, and P. PEOV. G.S.W., Middlesex, a brother who had taken a very active part in what might be termed a short masonic career (seventeen years) for he, too, like the founder of the last Lodge, passed away before completing his year of office : his death took place on the 28th December after a few weeks' illness, and his place was filled for the remainder of the year by Bro. H. Davey, p.m. 732, the acting I.P.M., Bros. J. Eobertson, No. 33, and H. Gr. Martin, p.m. 404, P.P.G.J.W., Herts, were the Senior and Junior Wardens respectively ; the meetings are held at the Eoyal Pavilion ; this makes the seventh Lodge located in Brighton, and up to the end of the year there had been fifteen initiations in the Lodge, and the number of subscribing members had reached twenty-eight, now increased to thirty-three. In the last two or three years the idea of starting a new Lodge at Shoreham had been fast gaining ground : as will be seen by the list of extinct Lodges, Freemasonry had existed in the borough more than a century ago, and again in the first quarter of the present century, the Lodge which had formerly met at Chichester flourished here for some years, and, it is said, was visited by H.E.H. the late Duke of Sussex. The "Warrant for the new Lodge having been issued by the Grand Lodge, the 2nd of Aug. 1879, was fixed for the Constitution of the " Burrell " Lodge, 1829, named after the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex. The ceremony took place in the Town Hall, in the presence of a large body of the fraternity. The Prov. G.M. having tEOriNCE bT? SUSSEX. 2V opened the Lodge and briefly addressed the brethren, vacated the chair in favor of the D.P.G.M. who presided, and conducted the ceremonies of consecrating and consti- tuting the new Lodge in his usual impressive style ; and in his opening address gave some well-timed advice to the founders of the Lodge : after congratulating them on having as their W.M. designate, Lord Arthur Hill, peov. g.m. for County Down, I.C., he reminded them that in selecting a name for their Lodge "they had placed great responsibilities upon their shoulders, for the name of BurreU had for a line of years been borne by those with whom had been associated all that was noble, generous and true, and it would be their duty to see that the name was not sullied by any act of those belonging to the new Lodge." The ceremony being concluded, Lord A. Hill was installed as the first W.M., and he appointed as acting i.p.m» Bro. C. J. Smith, P.M., and to the Wardens' chairs he appointed Capt. C. E. BurreU, P.M. 271, s.w.; and W. TunstaU Clarke, J.w.: the Lodge thus started under such promising auspices bids fair to warrant that it will maintain the principles of Freemasonry as a memento of the good name of its worthy and honorable patron, for in the short space of twelve months it showed by its returns that it would become one of the most popular Lodges of the Province, as it now numbers fifty-three members. Before the close ,of the year another Lodge was added to the roll of the Province, this time an offshoot of the " Derwent," one of the oldest Lodges iu the Province ; for some time it had been felt by several members of this Lodge that another was necessary, there being between eighty and ninety members. The town of St. Leonards was the locality fixed upon, it being an adjunct of Hastings, it was so named, and its number on the roll of the Grand Lodge was 1842. The ceremony of constitution took place on the twenty-first of November, at the New Concert S8 tKEEMASONE'Y IN THB Eooms, St. Leonards, where it still continues to hold its meetings. The E.W. Prov. G.M. being unable to attend, the D.P.G.M. was the consecrating and installing officer, assisted by many of the Prov. G. Lodge officers, and the ceremony was witnessed by many Sussex brethren and distinguished visitors, amongst whom were the Hon. Somerset Calthorpe, juniok g. warden of englaud, and the Eev. G. J. Martyn, PAST G. CHAPLAIN, and D. pkov. g.m. of Suffolk. Bro. Dr.. Trollope, P. PEOV, s.G.W. was installed as the first W.M., and he appointed as his Wardens Bros. Dr. A. E. Croucher, peov. G.A.D. of cekemonies, and T. H. Cole, M.A,, p. PHOT. G.A.D. OF c. At the last return it numbered twenty-eight members. This is the last Lodge we have to notice, and it raises the number of Lodges in the Province to twenty-four, five of which have been constituted since the "appointment of the present E.W. Prov. Grand Master, in June, 1877. PROVINCE 0? SUSSEX. 29 j3. LIST OIF :e:s:tij^ct lojd&es. Sate and Ko. of 'Vrarrant 1721 Jft- 1730 63 1765 341 1766 361 1766 367 1790 659 Title and Locality 1799. 583 1811 621 1818 701 1820 720 1821 794 1825 805 1852 878 Swan Inn, Chichester St. Rook's Hill, Chichester (a) Bed Lion Inn, Rye (b) Dolphin Inn, Shoreham White Hart, Lowes Harmony Lodge, Chichester (c) Lodge of Harmony, Hastings (d) Lodge of Fiiendship, Chichester (e) Harmony & Friendship Maresfield (f) Royal Snssez,Worthing Richmond & Lennox, Brighton (g) March & Damley, Horsham Mariners, Little- hampton I^umliars as altered at various periods 1740 28 67 1756 1770 20 1792 281 299 802 468 1S14 1832 522 601 632 Erased in or before 467 1770 1751 1792 im 1775 1832 1817 1828 1831 1838 1832 1832 1869 (a) In the early lists of Lodges thU one is described as "From the time of Julius Caesar." (I) Removed to Lamberhurst, Kent, before 1781. (e) Removed to Shoreham after a few years. (A) United with the Derwent Lodge in 1817. (e) Warrant surrendered in 1828 and united -with Lodge of Hamony, No. 52, and ' received a new Constitution as Union Lodge, now No. S&. (f) Located at Uckfield for a short period and finally at Lewes. (g) Never made any returns to Qrald Lodge. 30 FEEEMASONEY IN THE PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. ROLL OX" JEJTTSTZirO- LOjD&:EJS. Date and No. of Title and Locality Numfcers as altered in ■Warrant 1813 1814 1832 1863 1812 35 Union, Chichester (aj 35 52 45 38 1813 36 Derwent, Hastings 36 64 47 40 1736 151 Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love, Arundel 51 72 64 66 1789 643 Koyal Clarence, Brighton 452 511 338 271 1796 637 South Saxon, Lewes ... 567 681 390 311 1797 666 Koyal York, Brighton (4) 666 587 394 316 1814 651 Wellington, Rye ... ... 426 341 1857 1034 Koyal Brunswick, Brighton ... ... .. 732 1860 1113 Yarhorough, Brighton ... ... 811 1861 1153 Worthing Lodge of Friendship, Worthing ... ... .. 851 1862 1218 Hartington, Easfboume ... .. 916 1866 1110 Tyrian, Eastbourne ... ... ... ■. ... 1867 1184 Abbey, Battle ... ... .. ... 1870 1303 Felham, Lewes ... .. ... 1873 1465 Ookenden, Cuokfleld ... ... ... .. ... 1873 1466 Hova Ecclesia, Brighton ... .. 1876 1619 SaokviUe, East Grinetead ... .. ... 1876 1636 St. CeoiUa, Brighton ... ... .. ... 1877 1726 Gordon, Bognor ... ... -. ... 1878 1797 South Down, Hurstpierpoint ... ... .. ... 1879 1821 Atlingworth, Brighton ... ... .. ... 1879 1829 BurreU, Shorehani ... ... ... .. ... 1879 1842 St. Leonards, St. Leonards ... ... .. ... 1866 1141 Mid Sussex, Horsham ... ~ „ • •• J __ ft T _j -« u » [1 k-^t.: *_ »» _ __; J (a) Constituted as " Lodge of Harmony," " Antients," received a new Constitution as " Union " Lodge in 1828. fb) Constituted as "Royal Cinque Ports" Lodge, Seaford, moved to Brighton and altered to " Koyal York " in 1823. |Trx*t»{n<;{a;l (Bvan'ii S*xJr0e pf ^u»»«». HE ofl6.ce of Provincial Grand Master was instituted during the Grand Mastership of Lord Inchiquin, who granted a Dispensation on the 10th May, 1727, to Hugh Walburton, Esq. for North Wales, and in June following Sir Edward ManseU was appointed for South Wales. It was not however till the Grand Master- ship of Lord Petre that a Proviacial Grand Master was appointed for Sussex, when Captain Erancis MiashaU, of the Horse Guards, was appointed to that ofl&ce, in 1774, and as such he was present at the ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the new HaU, in Great Queen Street, on May 1st, 1775 ; his name, however, disappears from the list of PEOV. G. MASTERS after 1782 ; how long he continued to hold the office cannot now be ascertained, the Province was doubtless some time without a head. His successor, Samuel Hulse, Esq., was appointed by the Duke of Manchester, on the 20th May, 1788, and as already stated he granted Warrants for the " Eoyal Clarence," " South Saxon," and " Eoyal York " Lodges ; he appears to have claimed the assistance of two brethren as Deputy Prov. Grand Masters, viz., Bro. James Galloway, who signed the three Warrants referred to, and Captain Henry Shelly. 32 FEEEMASONET IN THE There was probably no appointment to that office formally made before 1804, but these brethren so acted when necessary. The first-named appears to have been an active and zealous Mason : in Wellins Calcott's " Candid Disquisition of the Principles and Practices of the Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons," London, 1769, his name appears as a subscriber, his address being given as Pall Mall, and in the body of the work is a letter dated from Windsor, 1st October, 1768, addressed to the Author, in which he makes a powerful appeal to the members of the Society for con- tributions towards erecting a Hall for the Grand Lodge to meet in. He was Mastet of the Stewards' Lodge, and Treasurer of the Board of Stewards in 1774, and in 1781 was appointed Junior Grand Warden : he appears also to have held a prominent position in Eoyal Arch Masonry, for in a List of "Officers of the Grand Lodge of the Eoyal Arch A.L., 1792, A.D. 1788 " he ranks as the Senior " Past Grand Master Z.," his name standing before that of Bro. T. Dunckerly. The only time we have any record of General Hulse, afterwards Sir Samuel Hulse, Kt, acting officially in the Province is that already referred to at Lewes, on the 19th April, 1797, and by permission of the proprietor of the " Sussex Advertiser," published at Lewes, we are enabled to supply our readers with a lucid account of the day's proceedings, which appeared in the columns of that journal. Extract from " Sussex Advertiser," April 24th, 1797. Last Wednesday being the day appointed for laying the Foundation Stone of the New HaU to be erected in this town for the use of the " South Saxon " Lodge of Freemasons, the streets, soon after breakfast-time, were thronged with spectators, to witness a scene, the novelty of which had evidently excited their curiosity beyond the ordinary pitch of expectation. Between PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 33 eleven and twelve o'clock, the procession set out from the " Star " Inn in the following orders — Tyler to " South Saxon " Lodge, in his uniform -with a drawn sword. Full Band of Musicians from the Monmouthshire Militia. Members of the above Lodge, according to their respective degrees two and two. Choristers. Architect. Secretary, with his bag and Constitution roll. Treasurer, with his Staff. The Holy Bible, with the Square and Compasses, carried on a crimson velvet cushion, with gold tassels and fringe. Master of " South Saxon " Lodge, supported by two Stewards with white wands. Two Clergymen in their robes. The Civil Officers of the Borough, two and two, with their staves. The Book of Constitutions, carried by a Master-Mason. Major-General Hulse, Provincial Grand Master for Sussex, with Colonel Maisters, Master of the St. George's E. York Lodge,* on his left. Captain H. Shelley, p.m. and Deputy to the P.G.M., with Captain Toi;re of the E. York Lodge on his left. Two Stewards with white wands. Members of the East York Militia Lodge, in order as above. Members of the " Royal Clarence " Lodge, Brighton in the same order. The procession being arrived at the foot, silence was proclaimed, and an Anthem performed, after which the stone, bearing a suitable inscription, was laid with the usual ceremonies, by the Provincial Grand Master, who tried it in different positions with the level and plumb rule, and fixed the same by giving it three knocks with a setting mall, or mallet. Another Anthem was then sung, after which the procession moved on to Southover Church, where the Eev. G. F. Fearon, M.A. delivered a most excellent and apposite sermon on the occasion, from Proverbs, Chap. ix. v. i. "Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars." After Divine Service was over the procession was reformed, and continued to the " Star," where the » This Lodge was attached to the East York Militia and was of course a " Modem ; " it was constituted in 1782 as No. 346 ; at the Union in 1814 it became No. 450, and was erased in or before 1832, D 34 FREEMASONRY IN THE brethren dined together, and concluded the day with that conviviality and harmony, which has ever been the distinguishing characteristics of all good and true Masons. The P.G. Master retired about eight in the evening, with honours known to none but the fraternity. The Officers of the diiferent Lodges appeared in the insignia of their respective orders, and the brethren were all uniformly dressed in white gloves and aprons, which added much to the gratification of the gazing, but approving multitude, whose countenances betrayed , a mixture of satisfaction and astonishment, which proved not a little flattering to the mystical body. The number of spectators who assembled in the street, within, and upon houses contiguous to the spot where the ceremony was performed, is estimated at upwards of five thousand. The business of the day was, nevertheless, conducted without the smallest accident, nor would the least interruption have taken place, but for the obstinacy of a foolish fellow, who the better to indulge his curiosity, attempted to press into the middle of the crowd on horseback, which created a little confu- sion, a,nd which but for the temperance and forbearance of a prudent populacy, would have ensured him the chastisement which his temerity so justly entitled him to. Early applications were necessary to obtain front seats on the ridges and roofs of houses, which were let out at different prices ; and so great was the curiosity of one woman, that she actually ascended a high ladder the better to secure one of them. The procession and ceremony were honoured with the attendance of all the fashion in the town and neighbourhood ; such were the attractions of a Masonic PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. . gs' Sermon that tlie crowd at the church door could be compared only to that at the door of a London Theatre, when the performance of some distinguished actor has been announced. The Sermon, at the request of the brethren, is, we understand to be published. The stone which has been recently renovated bears the following inscription : No. 657. SOUTH SAXON LODGE. This Stone "Was laid by Majob-Gehebal Hclse, F.Q.M. for Sussex, On Wednesday, April Wth, A.D. MDCCXCVII. A.L. 5797. Captain H. Shelley, who was Deputy Prov. G.M. on this occasion, was probably only so for the time being, as Bro. Galloway signs the Warrant, as such, for the " Eoyal Cinque Ports " Lodge, issued in September following. However, Capt. Shelley, who no doubt belonged to the old Sussex family of that name, was appointed to the office in 1801 as a curious document in possession of the " South Saxon " Lodge will show : we believe such a manifesto is very rare, if not unique in the annals of Craft Masonry in England, viz., the delegation to a private Lodge of the authority to constitute Lodges, &c. Copy of the Warrant constituting the "South Saxon '' Lodge the Provincial Grand Lodge. " To AU and every to whom these Presents shall come and may cojicern. "Kmow Ye that 1, Samuel Hulse, Esq., Lieutenant- General of His Majesty's Forces, Treasurer to the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the 19th Eegt. of Foot, and Provincial Grand Master of Pree and Accepted Masons for the County of Sussex, Do, by virtue of D 2 36 » FKEEMASONET IN THE my said ofi&ce, and under the immediate sanction and authority of His Eoyal Highness George Augustus Frederick Prince of Wales, &c., &c., &c.. Grand Master of England, first had and obtained especially for this purpose, hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the " South Saxon " Lodge, held at Lewes, the Provincial Grand Lodge of the County of Sussex, to consist of the Grand Of&cers hereunder named, and twelve Grand Stewards (subject nevertheless to such new Elections as occasion may from time to time require) with full power to make Masons, constitute Eegular Lodges, and to frame and enforce such Bye-Laws and Eegulations as may be deemed necessary for the Good Government of the Institution, also to do and execute all and every such other Act or Acts, Thing or Things, as appertain to the Duties of a Eegularly constituted Provincial Grand Lodge. GEAND OFEICEES. Lieutenant-General Hulse, P.G.M. Captain Henry SheUey, D.P.G.M. Mr. WUHam Lee, P.A.G.M. Captain Joseph Blagrave, P.G.S. Warden. Mr. William Balcombe Langridge, P.G.J. Warden. Eev. Arthur Iredell, M.A., P.G. Chaplain. Eev. Francis Joseph Fearon, M.A , P.D.G. Chaplain. Eev. Harry West, A.M., P.G. Orator. Eev. Eobert Briggs, P.D.G. Orator. Mr. Francis Whitfield, P.G. Treasurer. Mr. James Mcholson, P.G. Secretary. Mr. John Charlton, P.D.G. Secretary. ^ Mr. Edmu id Scott, P.G. Portrait Painter. Mr. Christopher KeU, P.G. Eecord Keeper. Mr. Joseph Goldsmith, P.G. Architect. Mr. Edward Egles, P.G. Seal Keeper. PEOVnfCE OP SUSSEX. 37 Mr. John Bray Cater, P.G. Master of the Ceremonies. Mr. James Cook, P.G. Standard Bearer. Mr. Thomas Till, P.G. Sword Bearer. " Given under my Hand and Seal at London, this Seventh day of March, A.L. 5801. A.D. 1801. " S. HuLSB, P.G.M." Note. — The seal attached to this document 1b an oval 2im. hy 2in., the centre has a coat of arms with a lion rampant in the sinister chief like the Lewes borough seal, though the field which is not discemable evidently differs from that : it was probably made for the occasion and bears the following inscription, " ' South Saxon' Lodge, 657. Presented by Bro. "W. Balcombe Langridge." However, the Lodge never had an opportunity of exercising its full power, for no new Lodges were constituted for some time after this ; and as all records are lost, we are unable to chronicle the actions of this august body, which of course ceased to exist after the Union in 1814, when Sir Samuel Hulse was appointed to rule over the Province of. Kent,* and Charles, fourth Duke of Eichmond, was placed in charge of the Province of Sussex.f His Grace succeeded to the title on the death of his uncle in 1806, and enjoyed the same tOl 1819, when his death took place in Canada, whilst holding the important position of Governor General of that Colony. The following incident in the life of this nobleman, when Lieutenant-Colonel Lennox, of the Coldstream Guards, to which regiment the Duke of York had just previously been appointed Colonel, is recorded in the Annals of the British Army : — * General Hulse was one of the founders of the " Prince of Wales " Lodge, No. 603, now 269, in 1787, of which he was the first W. Master ; he was also Acting Master for upwards of twenty years, resigning the appointment in 1821 ; and in 1828 he also resigned the office of Prov. 6. Master of Kent. He was the second son of Sir Edward Hulse, 2nd Baronet ; was a Member of the Privy Council; was knighted, and died in 1837, at the age of eighty-nine years, having attained to the rank of Field Marshal. f Bro. Edmund Scott of the "Royal Clarence" Lodge, was appointed D. Prov. G.M. in 1815, but owing to an illness which terminated fatally in the next year, he never acted in that capacity : he was succeeded by the Eev. S. J, Tufnell, whom we find acting as such in 1817. S8 PEEEfiASONRY "IN tHl " It reached the Duke of York that lieutenant- Colonel Lennox had heard "words spoken of him at a Club at Daubigny's to which no gentleman ought to have submitted, and to -this effect the Duke spoke in the hearing of other officers. This coming to the ears of Lieutenant-Colonel Lennox, he took the opportunity of a Parade of the regiment to ask the Duke what the words were which had been uttered in his dispar- agement. The Duke immediately ordered hirn to his post. Anxious to find out the author of the injurious language, he wisely adopted the only alter- natiTe left to him, which was to address a circular to the members of Daubigny's, asking each if he had been the party who had given expression to the offensive language. No reply having been received from any member, he called upon the Duke of York to contradict the report he had circulated among the officers of the Coldstreama. His Koyal Highness refused to do this, adding that he was prepared to give Lieut.-CoL Lennox any satisfaction he might desire, and begged that he would look upon him only in the light of an officer of the regiment. At first Lennox declined the offer, as he regarded the Duke of York as the son of his King. No other form of satisfaction being obtainable, Lennox determined upon the adop- tion of the duello, and accordingly sent a message to the Duke by the Earl of Winchelsea. The challenge was accepted, and the parties met on Wimbledon Common, the 26th May, 1789, Lord Eawdon* acting as the Duke's second. The distance between the opponents was twelve paces 5 at the word Lennox fired, and shot away a curl from His Royal Highness's * Acting Grand Master from 1790 to 1813, when he was appointed Gov. General of India, a distinguished Snldier and Statesman, known better as Earl of Moira, afterwards Margtuis of Hastings. PROVINCE OP SUSSEX. 39 head. The Duke did not return the fire though called upon to do so. He would not consent to declare that Lennox was a man of honor, but gave him liberty to fire again: the seconds now interfered, and decided that enough had been done to satisfy the claims of honor. The farce terminated ; the seconds declaring, in a polished document, that both parties behaved with the utmost coolness and intrepidity, and the brother of&cers of the Lieutenant Colonel decided that he had behaved with courage, but not with judgment ! It afterwards transpired that the ofifensive words had been spoken at a masquerade, where one masked individual addressed another under the supposition that the latter was Colonel Lennox."* The office of Provincial Grand Master, was vacant tiU 1823, when the late Duke of Eichmond, son and successor of the preceding holder of the office, was appointed, and on the 24th July a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Brightonf ; the Provincial Grand Master joined one of the Lodges at Chichester this year, but it is not known where he was initiated, and he never took any active part in the duties of his office, but left it to the management of his deputy, or of the Prov. Grand Secretary. The next meeting was at Horsham, on the 9th May, 1827 : so it * Mr. C. C. F. Greville, who was Clerk of the Coimoil during the reigns of King George the Fourth and King William the Fourth, Bays in his Diary, alluding to a conversation with the Duke of York, — "He then told me the whole story and the circumstances which led to it, most of which are in print. That which I had never heard before, was, that at a masquerade, three masks insulted the Prince of Wales, when the Duke interfered, desired the one who was most prominent to address himself to him. and added that he suspected him to be an officer in his regiment, meaning Colonel Lennox, and if he was, he was a coward and a disgrace to his profession ; if he was not the person he took him for he desired him to unmask, and he would beg his pardon. The three masks were supposed to be Colonel Lennox, the Duke of Gordon, and Lady Charlotte. This did not lead to any immediate consequences, but perhaps indirectly contributed to what followed. The Duke never found out whether the masks were the people he suspected." t Vide fieport of proceedings in the Appendix. 40 FEEEMASONEY IN THE would appear that it was intended that the Provincial Grand Lodge should assemble triennially, but, strange to say, no meeting was held for twenty-seven years, though we find at different periods the following Brethren in the office of D.P.G.M., viz.: Eev. — Tufnell, and T. E. Kemp, and Bros. Hiaton and Eaper, Prov. Grand Secre- taries. It appears that Bro. Kemp, owing to iU health, had resided a good deal abroad, and after his death in 1845, no deputy was appointed until 1854, when through the exertions of Bros. Folkard and W. Verrall, of the "Eoyal Clarence Lodge," the Prov. G.M. was induced to appoint Col. James McQueen, W.M. of that Lodge, to the Post of D.P.G.M., and on the 17th November, Col. McQueen resuscitated the Prov. Grand Lodge, at a meeting held under the banner of the " Eoyal Clarence Lodge " at the Old Ship, Brighton,, the following Lodges being represented : — " Union" Chichester ; "Derwent," Hastings; " Eoyal Clarence " and " Eoyal York," Brighton ; " South Saxon," Lewes ; " Wellington," Eye ; and " Mariners," Littlehampton ; the Dep. Prov. G.M. having requested Bro. Polkard to read the patent of his appointment, he was duly saluted, and, before opening the Prov. Grand Lodge, delivered the following address. "Brothers, Past Provincial Grand Officers, Past Masters, Masters, and Wardens of Lodges, Members of the Prov. G. Lodge of Sussex, Brethren of the Province, and Brother Visitors, — By virtue of the patent just read to you in the 'Eoyal Clarence' Lodge, No. 338 and in accordance with my letter addressed to each Lodge in the Province, bearing date 19th October, 1854, I have convened this Prov. Grand Lodge ; and now let me crave your indulgent consideration on the difficulties that attend my position. " I question whether there is a similar instance in the annals of Freemasonry, of a Provincial Grand tEOVlNCE OF SUSSEX. 41 Lodge instituted as that of Sussex in the year 1801, having sustained a lapse of twenty-seven years without assemhling ; and had it not been for the unceasing and zealous exertions of several energetic and worthy members of the Craft, in effecting the present arrange- ment, this our Grand Lodge, might have continued from year to year in comparative abeyance. In May last I sent to each Lodge in this Province a notice of my appointment ; since then diligent enquiry has been instituted after the Minute Book of Proceedings, the Bye-Laws, and Regalia of the Lodge ; but nothing belonging to the Prov. Lodge can be found, except some papers and Treasurer's documents, handed to me by His Grace the Duke of Richmond, Worshipful Prov. G.M. on my appointment in April last, the same having been placed in his hands by the Past Prov. Treasurer, Bro. WiUiam Ridge, on his quittiag Sussex many years ago, to whose high Masonic principles our Grand Lodge is indebted for the recoveiy of the sum of £40 : 4s. 4d. standing in the Chichester Savings' Bank to the credit of our Prov. Grand Lodge ; that amount Bro. Ridge has transferred to me as Trustee,^ until you shall this day have elected a Treasurer. We have also regained the P.G.L. Banner and Deacons' Wands, which Bro. Butcher, W.M. of the 'South Saxon' Lodge, No. 390, and his brethren have carefully preserved ; our best thanks are due to them for their promptitude in placing them at our disposal this day. " I had hoped on this occasion to have had the honor and advantage of the assistance of Bro. Dobie, the R.W.G.M. for the Province of Surrey and Grand Registrar of England, but I lament that the serious accident he met with in Switzerland prevents his attendance. Beyond the Members of my Mother Lodge the 'Royal Clarence,' I stand before you a 42 FtlEEMASONUT m THE stranger, sensible of the difficulties which beset my path, and desirous, to the best of my ability, zealously and impartially to carry out the duties of my office. " The first step I have to take is, I fear, one that may lay me open to misconception, and an imputation of partiality, viz., the appointment of officers, as I deem it prudent to surround myself with brethren long known to me for their zeal, integrity, and expe- rience in Masonry, who promise to aid me in my difficult undertaking, and to stand forward and bear the expenses attendant on their respective appoint- ments, which until I am better acquainted with my brethren belonging to other Lodges I feel a delicacy in calling upon them to sustain. But let us consider this year as one of probation, in order that we may fairly relaunch our long-stranded Institution, unruffied by waves of anger or envy, and united in the strongest bonds of Brotherly Love. " These sentiments alone influence me in the appointments I shall presently make, which I am convinced, wiU give general satisfaction, and as we progress in Masonic intercourse and become accus- tomed to Grand Lodge Eegulations, I shall be better able as vacancies occur to select brethren from other Lodges for appointment as officers. I must be firm and straightforward in a strict line of duty, determined to enforce conformity and obedience to the Eegulations of the Grand Lodge of England, and to support and uphold the Ancient Landmarks of the Order. "A code of Bye-Laws for our Prov. Grand Lodge (copies of which have been duly forwarded to the Lodges in the Province) will be presently submitted to your consideration, and if adopted, I would suggest that the date of contributions to the Prov. Grand "PROYINCE m StJSSEX. 4S Lodge Fund, should commence from the Both day of June last."* Such a well-timed speech, if we may be allowed to judge, gives one the idea that Bro. McQueen was well fitted to discharge the duties of his ofi&ce, and the brethren of the Province may with satisfaction look back and congratulate themselves that the resuscitation of the Prov. Grand Lodge had been entrusted to one who, as subsequent events will show, laid schemes and designed plans which have tended so much to the perfect system of organization still maintained in the Proviace. The following brethren were then appointed and invested : — Bro. Vallance, peov. g.s.w. ; Bro. Furner, peov. ©.J.w. ; Bro. Eev. E. H. Lloyd, peov. g. chaplain ; Bros. Folkard, peov. 6. registeae; William Verrall, (elected) prov. G. TEEASUEEE; Gr. E. Pocock, PEOV. G. SECEETARY; WUkinson, peov. g.s.D: ; Langtry, peov. g.j.d. ; Williams, PROV. g.s. of w. ; Smithers, peov. g.d. of c. ; McGee, peov. 6.A.D. OF c. ; W. A. Stuckey, peov. gs.b. ; G. W. King, PEOV. G. PUEST. ; H. Verrall, W. Adams, W. Batley, G. F. Folkard, PEOV. G. stewards ; T. H. Barnard, PEOV. G. TYLER. The Bye Laws being approved, the P.G.L. was then closed and the event was celebrated by abanquet, to which about eighty brethren sat down, including some visitors from the P.G.L. of Surrey. The second meeting was held on October 8th in the year following, under the banner of the " Derwent Lodge," No. 47, at the Swan Hotel, Hastings. The next annual meeting was held under the banner of the " Union Lodge " No. 45, in the Council Chamber, Chichester, on the 23rd September, 1856, and on this • The Btatementwith regard to the institution of the Provincial Grand Lodge was evidently hased on the document in the "South Saxon Lodge already referred to ; the speaker probably knew nothing of the appointments of Capt. Minahall and General Httlee. 44 FEEEWASONRT IN THE occasion Sir Lucius Curtis PROV. G.M., Bro. Deacon, d.p.g.m., and several other officers of the Prov. G. L. of Hampshire, paid a complimentary visit to the Prov. Gr. L. of Sussex. We find by the report of the Audit Committee that there was upwards of £14 to the good, after having expended £125 on regalia and other necessary expenses incurred since the resuscitation of the Prov. G. Lodge two years previously, and, as there were no liabilities, it was unani- mously agreed to vote five pounds to each of the three charitable Institutions. In September, 1857 the brethren were assembled under the baimer of the " South - Saxon " Lodge at Lewes, and, according to the Prov. Gr. Eegistrar's report there were 263 brethren returned, as follows : — " Union," No. 45, Cliichester, 15 initiations and -3 joining, total number of members 47 ; "Derwent" No. 47, Hastings, 8 initiations, total 37 ; "Eoyal Clarence " No. 338, Brighton, 8 initiations, 3 joining, total 81; "South Saxon" No. 390, Lewes, 7 initiations and 6 joining, total 23 ; " Eoyal York " No. 394, Brighton, 11 initiations, 7 joining, total 64 ; "Wellington" No. 426, Eye, 2 initiations, 3 joining, total 11. The total of the preceding year was 229, there was therefore an increase of 34 members, the number of initiations being 51, against 28 in the previous year. At this meeting Bro. John Hervey, Past G. Deacon, the late G. Secretary of England, was present, and at the Banquet returned thanks on behalf of the D.G.M., Lord Panmure, and the officers of Grand Lodge. On the 1 7th of November the members of the Prov. G. Lodge assembled at the " Old Ship " Hotel, Brighton, to commemorate the third anniversary of the re-organization of the Prov. G. L. and at the same time to present their respected D. Prov. G.M. with the following address of con- gratulation on the prosperity of Masonry in Sussex, which was read by the Prov. G. Eegistrar, who afterwards presided at the banq_uet. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 45 " To Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen V.W.D.P.G.M. of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in the county of Sussex." " Brighton Nov. 17th A.L. 6857, A.D. 1857." "V.W. Sir and Brother, " We, the present and past Prov. G. Officers, having had the honor conferred upon us of acting with you ia the Prov. G. Lodge of Sussex, beg, on this the third anniversary of the re-organization of our Prov. G. Lodge, under your very efficient superintendence, to tender you our warmest congratulations upon the prosperous results which have crowned your zealous efforts to promote the interests of the Craft in this province, amongst the most important of which may be mentioned a better observance of the regulations of Grand Lodge, uniformity of working in the several Lodges, and, above all a closer unity amongst the brethren. " Your independent and upright mode of acting, your kind and firm demeanour, and your able admin- istration of aU that appertains to your office, justly demand our highest respect and esteem, which we desire now earnestly to express, and to couple therewith our fervent wishes that the G.A.O.T.U. may bestow upon you every blessing, and may long spare you to preside over the Fraternity in this Province. " We beg to subscribe ourselves, yours very faithfuUy and fraternally." (Signed by all the Present and Past Officers.) The D.P.G.M. "in a very able speech," to use the words of a recorder of the proceedings, "and in full glowing terms, expressed the grateful feelings of his heart for the high compliment which his present and past officers had paid him," The ceremony concluded, the brethren adjourned to the banquet and spent a happy evening. 46 FREEMASONRY IN THE ^ In June, 1858, Bro. McQueen having resigned his' office owing to ill-health, the Prov. G. M. appointed Capt. G-. 0. Dalbiac, prov. g.sw., to the vacant post, and on the 17th of the same month the craft sustained a loss in the death of Bro. D. M. Folkard, prov. g. registrar, who had contributed so much to the re-organization of the P.G. Lodge. The deceased brother had been a member of the Craft for" thirty years, having been three times W.M. of his mother Lodge, the " Eoyal Clarence," and for many years its Treasurer ; he was also a J.P. and a much respected citizen of Brighton : his. remains were followed to the grave by upwards of one hundred of the Fraternity, as well as by a vast concourse of townsmen. In the September" following the annual assembly was held at the " Old Ship," Brighton, under the presidency of Bro. Dalbiac, the newly appointed Dep. P.G.M., and this brother was also well qualified to fill so important an office. The returns for the year show an addition of 42 members to the Craft, there being 303 against 261 in the previous year. In September, 1859 the assembly was at Hastings, and the returns showed a further increase of 26 over those of 1858. The members of Prov. Grand Lodge early commenced to subscribe to the Masonic Charitable Institutions, and it was at this meeting that Bro. J. H. Scott, prov. s.g.d., proposed the appointment of a Steward in every Lodge to collect subscriptions from the members of his Lodge ; a system which has worked so well as to place the Province in a very prominent position with respect to the number of votes per Lodge, which for 1880 was as follows : — "in the Boys' and Girls' Schools, total number of votes 1162, averaging for the 24 Lodges 48J votes per Lodge," and out of the forty-three Provinces of England and Wales it ranked as No. 4, and we venture to say that its position PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 47 with regard to the Eoyal Masomc Benevolent Institution is a high one. In the following year, 1860, the annual meeting was held at the "Old Ship," Brighton, the D.P.G.M., V.W. Bro. Dalhiac presiding. There was a good muster of the brethren, and the returns showed, according to the report of the Prov. G. Eegistrar, that there had been during the past year 40 initiations and 22 joining members, bringing the total up to 335 subscribing memisers. On Sunday, October 21st, occurred the death of the Prov. G. Master, His Grace the Duke of Eichmond, k.g. who had held the appointment for thirty-seven years. He never took an active part in the duties of his of&ce, which no doubt caused him to be rather unpopular as a Mason, though to other matters, such as county and parochial business, he devoted much time; it was generally supposed that His Grace was initiated in some continental Lodge ; he joined one of the Chichester Lodges in 1823, and remained a subscribing member of No. 45 to his death. The Province was now placed under the charge of the Grand Eegistrar, Bro. Eoxburgh, who re-appointed Bro. G. G. Dalhiac to the ofi&ce of D.P.G.M. On August 27th, 1861 the brethren of the Province were assembled at Arundel under the charge of the D.P.G.M. ; the number of initiations during the year had been 31, and of joining members 34. In January 1862 the craft in general sustained a loss by the death of the Earl of Yarborough, P.D.G.M. of England. His Lordship was a member of the " Eoyal York," 315, and one of the founders of the " Yarborough," 811. At the end of the same month a special Prov. Grand Lodge was held at Brighton, to pass a vote of condolence to Her Most Gracious Majesty on the death of His late E.H. the Prince Consort. On Friday, the 26th of September, the P.G.L for the first time held its annual meeting in the rooms of the Eoyal 48 FEEEMASONEY IN THE Pavilion, Brighton, Bro. Col. Dalbiac presided ; there was a good muster of brethren, the report as to the increase of members (378) and of funds (£121) was most satisfactory, as well as the report of the Prov. G. Sec. respecting additional voting power in the great Masonic Charities. On the 10th October the D.P.G.M., accompanied by many of his present and past ofiicers, constituted the "Hartington" Lodge, No. 1218, at "Diplock's Hotel," Eastbourne. In the summer of 1863, the four Brighton Lodges sent an invitation to the Committees of Management of the two Masonic Schools, for the children of both schools to visit Brighton on Friday, August 14th, where they were liberally entertained at the Pavilion, after wMch the event was celebrated by a banquet, at which the D.P.G.M, presided. On the 28th of the same month the annual Prov. G. Lodge was held at the Council Chamber, Chichester, and the next year it was held at the " Old Ship " Hotel, Brighton, on the 28th August. In ] 865 an Especial Provincial G. L. was assembled at Brighton, on June 12th, to vote an address of condolence to the Earl of Zetland, m.w.g.m , on the occasion of his late domestic alHiction, viz., the death of her Ladyship the Countess of Zetland ; and on the 10th August the annual meeting was again held at the Eoyal Pavilion. There was a numerous attendance on this occasion, in consequence of the installation as Prov. G. Master of Bro. Col. George Charles Dalbiac, who had for eight years held the appoint- ment of D.P.G.M. ; the ceremony of installation was performed by the E.W. Prov. G.M. for Cambridgeshire, Bro. Hall, after which Col. Dalbiac appointed his officers, selecting as his Deputy Bro. E. J. Turner, p. peov. g.s.w. On the twenty-third of August, 1866, the annual meeting was again at Lewes, the place of assembly was the County Hall, and the Prov. G.M. presided, and in his PEOVINOE OF SUSSEX. 49 address to the Brethren complimented them on the position of the craft in the Province, the returns showing a total of subscribing members of 543, there being an increase of 58 over last year ; and after expressing his gratification at having had the pleasure of consecrating the " Tyrian" Lodge, No. 1110, at Eastbourne in June last, he cautioned the brethren in the following well chosen words : — " T have been given to understand that applica- tions for warrants to hold Lodges in one or two localities where Freemasonry is not now represented, may probably be forwarded to me for my approval. Here I may offer, I think not inappropriately, one or two remarks, in which I know I am borne out by the highest officials of our Order. I know that whilst the M.W. the Grand M., and the Present and Past officers of Grand Lodge have noticed with great gratification the rapid strides that Freemasonry has been making, both at home and in the Colonies, under the English Constitution, this gratification is also accompanied with some degree of anxiety. It is feared that the largely increased number of persons who for several years past have joined the order, have not in every case tended to elevate its character or permanently to advance its interests. I feel satisfied. Brethren, you will agree with me, that with this increase of numbers, a greater necessity than ever exists for guarding against the admission of unworthy persons, or those who seek to join the order with a view to obtain some benefit by it. At the Anniversary Festival of the School for Female Children last year, so ably presided over by our illustrious Brother, John Havers, P.G.J.W., I remember his forcibly pointing out, in his very eloquent address, that 'we must ever bear in mind that Freemasonry is not a Benefit Society,' and I think, Brethren, on aU occasions it would be well for you to point out this truth to Candidates for the Order> 50 FREEMASONEY IN THE " As Provincial Grand M., I consider it my duty to examine most particularly the qualifications, the position, and the motives of those who seek to form new Lodges, in order that I may be assured that the parties applying are such as will he likely to do credit to the Order, and maintain the high character that English Freemasonry has hitherto held in every part of the world. To you. Brethren, Masters of Lodges, and Ofiicers, I would point out further, what 1 know to be the opinion of the M.W., the Grand Master, the necessity of paying the greatest possible attention to the character and position of every person proposed for initiation. The character of a Lodge is to be judged, not by the number admitted, but by the orderly conduct, position in civil life, and Masonic bearing of those who belong to it. Tour attention is particularly called to enquiring into the character of any candidate who resides in a Town where there, is an existing Lodge, and who seeks admission into Freemasonry in a Lodge situated at a distance from his residence. It has often happened that persons rejected as candidates in their native or adopted towns, have obtained admission to the Order in Lodges even in the same Province, or the adjoining County, or in the metropolis. This has frequently led to unplea- santness, and a partial rupture of that Masonic harmony which should always characterise our meetings. I feel satisfied, brethren, you will fully endorse these remarks and do your utmost, that, in all cases of admission within the portals of our Lodges, the worthy, and the worthy alone, shall find entrance, so that the dignity and influence of the Order may be maintained intact, and enhanced, more by the character than by the number of its members." We do certainly endorse to the very letter this excellent advice, which cannot be too forcibly impressed PROVINCE OF StrSSEX. 51 on the minds of the Fraternity at the present time. This worthy Mason was, however, not spared long to rule over the Province, for before the next annual meeting he was removed hy death. His remains were interred in the Churchyard at Hove, many brethren attending the funeral, the service being conducted by the Prov. G. Chaplain, the Eev. J. Griffiths. The Annual Meeting for 1867 was held at the Pavilion Eooms, on the 30lh September, the following distinguished visitors being present, viz. : Bros. Hall, prov. g.m. of CAMBRIDGESHIRE ; Dobie, PROV. G.M. OF SURREY ; E. Fraser, G.D. ; T. Fenn, grand dir. of c. ; Pugh, asst. g. purst. ; J. IleweUyn Evans, president of the board of general PUEPOSES; W. Gray Clarke, G. SEC; J. Hop wood, president of the colonial board ; and H. Slight, p.g.d. Before the transaction of the regular business, the installation of the Hon. Walter John Lord Pelham was performed by Bro. E. J. Furner ; prior however to the ceremony being per- formed it was necessary that his Lordship, who had never presided over a Lodge, should pass through the ceremony of installation as the W.M. of a Lodge ; this was performed by Bro. Pocock in another room, assisted by several W.M.'s and P.M.'s, after which his Lordship was conducted into the Prov. G. Lodge, where he was installed as Prov. Grand Master ; his Lordship then appointed Bro. E. J. Furner as his D. Prov. G. Master, and the same brethren continued to fill the various offices as were appointed by Col. Dalbiao in ] 865. A vote of condolence with the family of the late ■ Provincial G.M. was passed, and, as a mark of respect to his memory, a Vice-Presidentship in the Eoyal Masonic School for Girls was purchased from the funds of the Provincial Grand Lodge, and the privileges arising there- from were to be exercised by the Prov. G.M, for the time being: the financial position of the Prov. G. Lodge was most satisfactory, for though liberally supporting the e2 52 FREEMASONRY IN THE Masonic Charitable Institutions annually, the balance in hand at this period was over two hundred and seventy pounds, and the liabiLLties nil. On the 11th August, 1868, the Annual Meeting was held at Hastings. ■ In the same year the members of the "South Saxon" Lodge, finding the accommodation of their Masonic Hall insufl&cient, acquired more land adjoining, rased the old building to the ground, and on the 21st of October, the E.W. the Prov, G.M. Lord Pelham, held an Especial Prov. G. Lodge in the County HaU, Lewes ; here a procession was formed, headed . by a band of music, and the brethren marched to the site of the intended structure, where the Prov. G.M. assisted by his principal officers, laid the foundation stone of the present building with Masonic honours. The building, which is more commodious than the old one, has now two foundation stones, the latter bears the followiag inscription : This CORNER STONE was laid by LORD PELHAM, R.W. Provincial Grand Master of Sussex, Oct. 21, A.L. 5872. John Perry jnn. Alex. Elmsley Builder, W. Master, On Friday, the twenty-seventh of October, 1869, the Annual Meeting was held in the rooms of the Eoyal PavUion, Brighton, the E.W. Prov. G.M. in the chair ; after the presentation of the report of the Finance Committee, and the appointment of officers for the ensuing year, the fifteen sections were worked by the following brethren : — Bros. E. J. Furner, Griffiths, G. E. Pocock, C. J. Smith, W. Verrall, J. H. Scott, J. Fabian, V. P. Freeman, J. Dixon, Bramwell, Challen, Mettra, Mayall, J. C. Corder, Gill and Taaffe, and were duly appreciated by the assembly, many of them doubtless never having heard them befora PROVINCE dF SUSSEX. S'3 In the next year the meeting was at "Worthing : owing to the death of Bro. W. Verrall, who had been annually re-elected to the of&ce of Prov. G-. Treasurer, the choice of the brethren now fell upon Bro. Tatham. In 1871 the meeting was at Brighton : in the absence of the E.W. Prov. Grand Master the brethren assembled under the gavel of the Deputy Prov. G. Master Bro. E. J. Fumer. On the 22nd February, 1 872, an Especial Prov. Grand Lodge was held at the PavUion Eooms, Brighton, to pass resolutions congratulating the Queen and the Prince of Wales on the recovery of His Eoyal Highness from his late illness, and to mark the event the sum of Pifty Guineas was voted to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; and at the annual gathering held at Horsham, on the 28th September following, a second donation of Fifty guineas was voted to the same Institution. In 1873 the Prov. G. L. was held at the Pavilion Eooms, Brighton, where it has since been annually held, to the great comfort and convenience of all concerned, as Brighton is easy of access from all parts of the County, and the accommodation at the Pavilion is all that can be desired. On this occasion the E.W. the Prov. G.M. announced the retirement of Bro. G. E. Pocock, p.g. swoed beaeek of ENGLAND, from the duties of ProV. G. Secretary, an appoint- ment he had held since the resuscitation of the Prov. G.L. in 1854, and a vote of thanks was given to him for his long and valuable services. Bro. J. H. Scott, PKOV. s.G.W. was appointed as his successor, and the sum of twenty-five guineas was voted to each of the Masonic Scholastic Institutions. The brethren of the Province were, however, determined to make a more substantial recognition than a vote of thanks to Bro. Pocock ; a Committee was formed, and an appeal made to the brethren of the Province, which resulted in a 54 FET5EMAS0NKY IN THE grand success. An Especial Meeting of the Prov. G. Lodge was held on March 11, 1874, at which the sum of 50 guineas was voted from the funds of the Prov. G. Lodge towards the Pocock Testimonial Fund ; and in the following May, the Testimonial, consisting of a silver Salver, and a Purse con- taining 600 sovereigns, was presented to Bro. Pocock by three of the Committee, Bros. E. J. Eurner, p.g.d., dep. PEOV. G.M. ; G. Tatham, PKOV. G. treasueee ; and John H. Scott, PEOV. G. SEC, at his private residence, his state of health not permitting him to attend a hanquet. The following is a copy of the inscription on the Salver. THIS SALVEE, With a purse uontaining 600 sovereigns, Was presented to Bro. Gavin E. Pocock, P.G.S.B. England, P. Prov. G. Secretary, Sussex, P.M. 271, 311, and 851 ; P.G.I), of C. Grand Chapter, P.Z. 271 and 311, By the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex, Many of the Private Lodges in the Province, A large number of the Sussex Brethren, And other eminent Masons, As a mark of their personal esteem and affection. And in grateful recognition Of his unwearied exertions in the cause of Freemasonry During a period of twenty year's. April, 1874. The Annual Meeting of the Prov. G. Lodge was held on the 4th September, and was presided over by the Dep. Prov. G.M., in the unavoidable absence -of Lord Pelham, the PKOV. G.M. through illness. His Lordship's health not improving, and thereby preventing him from taking that active part in the affairs of the Province which falls to the lot of a Masonic Chief, he, in June, 1875, invested his deputy Bro. E. J. Eurner, p.g.d. England with full power to act in his stead, and during his pleasure. With the advent of the new year (1875) we have to chronicle the death of Bro, Pocock, which took place on the rROTINOE oy SUSSEX. S5 1st of January : his remains were interred in the Brighton Parochial Cemetery, the funeral, being attended hy many brethren of the Province. On Wednesday, the 28th April, the Installation of H.RH. the Prince of Wales as M.W. Grand Master took place, and the two brethren selected to act as Stewards for the Province on this occasion were Bros. J. H. Scott and V. P. Freeman : as this ever-to-be-remembered spectacle of eight thousand Freemasons assembled in the Albert Hall is still fresh in the memory of many of us, it wiU be needless to say more than is found in the very lucid and entertaining speech of Bro. Scott, when returning thanks at the Prov. G. Lodge meeting on the 30th September, when he and his fellow Steward were presented each with a jewel struck by command of the M.W. Grand Master in commemoration of that event. "E.W. Prov. Grand Master in the Chair, and Brethren : — I thank you for the vote you have just passed, and Bros. TroUope, Wood, and ChaUen for the kind and flattering manner in which they have spoken of me. I had some hesitation in placing this notice of motion on the agenda, first of all because it had reference to myself, and next because Bro. Freeman and I would have been quite content with the honor of having been appointed to act as Stewards for this Province on the occasion of the Installation of H.RH. the Prince of Wales, and with being permitted to wear the Commemoration Jewel But when I found from many quarters, that there was a very general desire that the jewel should be presented to us, that the same thing had been done in other Provinces, and also in several of the London Lodges, I no longer had any scruples about the matter. And now, brethren, I assure you that the pride and pleasure with which I shall always wear this pretty jewel will be greatly 56 FEEEMASONRY IN THE enhanced by your generosity. I shall always wear this jewel with prider because it commemmorates an event which, humanly speaking, can happen but once in a lifetime, — an event unparalleled in the annals of Preemasonry for its significance, for the striking impression of the scene itself, andfor^e complete success which attended all the arrangements.,' Beyond parallel in its significance, for the demonstrslition made by the Freemasons of England, at the installation of H.E.H. the Prince of Wales as M.W.G.M..; was not only an evidence of their loyalty, but 'the most effectual protest which they could have matde against, the slur and stigma sought to be cast on the Qrder by the arrogance and intolerance of a domineerii^g priest- hood ; unparalleled in the striking impiess^siodi of the scene itself, for I venture to say that hot oiae of the many thousands who were present will ever' forget that day; or the effect produced by that Kii'rveUous flutter of white-gloved hands rising and falling in salutation; whil,st the arrangements "v^ere so admirably conceived and carried out, that not a single hitch occurred to mar the beauty of the Spectacle. Proud, then, am I of having taken a part, however humble, on so remarkable an occasion, and proud shall I be of the jewel which bears witness that I did so. But I shall also wear it with pleasure because of the generosity of feeling which prompted you, brethren, to give it to me. Out of the 700 Masons of Sussex, I suppose there are not two who would not willingly have changed places with Brother Freeman and myself on the Installation Day, and, therefore, the feeling might very naturally have arisen, if we were to have the glory it would only be fair that we should bear the expense of any privileges which might accrue to us from having acted as Stewards. But no such TEOVrNCE OF SUSSEX. 5Y feeling has found a place amongst you. You knew you could not all be Stewards. That 700 individuals could not he sq[ueezed into two. And, instead of being envious of those who were appointed, or indulging in anything of the ' dog in the manger ' spirit, with trtie Masonic impulse you have heartily ' evinced your approval of the choice our Dep. Prov. G. Master made in the selection of Stewards to act for the Province of Sussex; and, moreover, you have further shown your good-will towards us by deter- mining that we, who represented, or acted for you on that memorable day, should not be put to the expense even of the jewel, which will be to us, as long as we live, a mark of honour and distinction." At this meeting of the Prov. G. Lodge the acting Prov. G.M. Bro. Turner, made a befitting allusion to the late Bro. Pocock, and the same was recorded on the minutes ; and to still further mark their respect of the late Prov. Gr. Secretary, the sum of fifty guineas was voted to the Eoyal Masonic School for Girls, to be registered in the books of that Institution as the " Pocock Memorial." In 1876 the Prov. G. Lodge was held as usual in the rooms of the Eoyal Pavilion, the D. Prov. G. Master presiding, when the sum of fifty guiueas was voted to the funds of the Masonic School for Boys. On December 16th, 1876, Bro. E. J. Furner sent in his resignation to Lord Pelham, the pkov. g. master, of the office of Deputy Prov. G.M. He was induced to do so from no other reason than that the duties of the office having increased with the growth of Freemasonry in the Province, he felt they encroached too much on the time his own profession demanded of him. In consequence of Bro. Furner's resignation. Lord Pelham, not feeling equal to resuming the direction of the affairs of the Province, tendered his own resignation as Prov. G.M. to the 58 FEEEMASONBY IN THE M.W.G.M., which was accepted. The M.W.G.M. then issued his patent appointing Bro. Sir W. W. Burrell, BAET., M.P., to the of&ce of Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ; and on the second of June, 1877, Bro. J. Hervey, GRAifD SEC. attended a Prov. G. Lodge meeting at Brighton, for the purpose of installing the Prov. G.M. nominate, nearly two hundred brethren attending the ceremony. A deputation, consisting of Bros. C. Sandeman, J. M. Kidd, C. Moren, and T. S. Byass, PKOV. G. stewards, Bro. Dixon, P.G.D. OF c. and the Masters of the Lodges present, escorted Sir "Walter into the Lodge. Bro. Hervey congrat- ulated him on his appointment to such an important office, and proceeded to instal him in the Chair, adding, " that he had great pleasure in delegating to him the trust which the G.M. had reposed in him." The usual salute was thereupon given, and the Prov. G.M. then requested his patent of appointment of Bro, John Henderson Scott as his Dep. Prov. G.M., to be read, and he was forthwith obligated, invested and installed. The Prov. G.M. said, addressing Bro. Scott, " that he felt it would be useless to say much with regard to the duties of D.P.G.M. to so old a Mason, and one who was so particularly looked up to by the brethren of the Province. All the brethren would agree that in choosing Bro. Scott to be his deputy, he had selected the right man, and put . him in the right place." (Cheers.) All offices being vacant the Prov. G. Master appointed and invested Bro. Vincent P. Freeman, p. peov. s.g.w. to the office of Prov. G. Sec, and the following brethren were re- appointed for the remainder of the provincial year : — T. Trollope, 40, peov. s.g.w. ; C. J. Pocock, peov. j.g.w. ; Eev. E. Walker, 811, peov. g. chaplain ; C. A.Woolley, 311, peov. G. EEG. ; G. Tatham, peov. g. tebas. ; B. H. Thorpe, 1184, PEOV. S.G.D.; E. Bramwell, 271, peov. j.g.d.j C. Tomes, 1110, PEOV, G.s. of w.; J. Dixon, 271, peov. g.d, of c. ; T. H. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. ^9 Cole, 40, PEOV. G.A.D. OF c. ; W. Smith, 732, peot. g,s.b. ; A. King, 271, peov. g. oeo. ; J. EberaU, 315, peot. g. puest. ; C. Sandeman, 315, 732, C. Moren, 916, T. S. Byass, 1465, PEOV. G. STEWAEDS ; and T. Hughes, Pfiov. G. tylee. The Prov. G.M. then addressing the brethren said : — "As the Prov. G-.M. of this Province he thought he might fairly take some feelings of personal satis- faction to himself in consequence of the M.W.G.M. having appointed him to this position. He assumed the position with a great deal of diffidence, feeling that he might sometimes not do quite masonically that which ought to be done. But he hoped and trusted that with the aid of his officers he would always be able to conduct the duties of his office. The gratification he had expressed was however much alloyed when he cast his eye around the room and missed two old Masons whom he had hoped to have seen present, Lord Pelham and Bro. Furner. The Prov. G.M. then referred to the cii'cumstances of the retirement of these two bi'ethren, and explained that Lord Pelham had retired on account of iU-health and Bro. Purner on account of his engagements being too numerous to permit him to perform the duties of his office. - He believed there would be some resolu- tion of thanks moved both to Lord Pelham and Bro. Purner and he was sure every brother would agree that these brethren richly deserved such resolution of thanks. With regard to himself and his appointment, he hoped he should have health and strength to perform his duties. If he had such health and strength it was his intention to visit every Lodge in the Province, but inasmuch as there were nineteen of them, and possibly might soon be one or two more, he did not think he could be expected to visit all in the course of one year ; but, to the best of his ability, he 60 ITtEEMASOlniT IN THE would visit them all ; and he trusted that with the assistance of the brethren they would he able to conduct this Province fraternally, showing their good- will towards all people, and to the benefit of the Craft in general. He begged most sincerely to thank the brethren for their reception of him that day, and when they next met in September he hoped they would be able to see there had been good progress in Masonry." (Cheers.) Bro. the Eev. 0. McCalogher, P.P.G. CHAP., then congratu- lated the brethren on the appointment of Sir W. Burrell to rule over them, adding, " that in the course of twenty^seven years of neighbourship with him, he had experienced many acts of kindness from him as a squire, a gentleman, a Mason, and a man." A committee was then appointed to examine and revise the Prov. G.L. Bye Laws, and votes of thanks were passed for the services of Lord Pelham and Bro. Purner, which were ordered to be engrossed on vellum and for- warded to them as mementos of the position they had held in the Province ; a vote of thanks to Bro. J. Hervey, G. SEC. and Bro. T. Penn, g.a.d. of c. brought the business to a close. The annual meeting was held on the eighteenth of September, the E.W. Prov. G.M. in the chair. The Bye Laws as revised, were after some slight altera- tions adopted, and the report of the Provincial G. Secretary showed, that during the year seventy members had been initiated and twenty eight had joined, the total number of subscribing members being seven hundred and fifty-four. Bro. Tatham having resigned the office of Prov. G. Treasurer, Bro. E. Crosskey was unanimously elected to that office ; the sum of one hundred pounds was voted towards the " Indian Famine Fund," Pifty guineas to the Masonic School for Boys for a Vice Presidentship, the PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 61 privileges of -whicli were to be exercised by the D.P.G.M. for the time being ; and Ten guineas towards the memorial to the late Bro. Dr. Oliver. In 1878, the annual meeting was held on the fourth of October, the E.W. Prov. G. Master presided, and he was supported by a large number of the Fraternity : all the Lodges in the Province were represented excepting the " Abbey," 1184, and according to the statistics presented by the Prov. G-. Secretary, showing the strength of the various Lodges up to the 30th of June, it appeared there had been sixty-seven initiates and fifty-eight joining mem- bers, making a total of 824 members for the nineteen Lodges in the Province. The E.W. Prov. G. Master, in his address to the brethren, congratulated them on the state of the Province and of the success of the Charity Committee, who had secured the- election of two Sussex candidates to the Boys' School ; and he also very forcibly pointed out the necessity of further exertions on the part of individuals in sapport of the Charitable Institutions of the Order, and hoped that the various Lodges would form Charity Associations, and collect contributions from their members with a view to increasing the nimiber of Life Governors of those excellent Institutions. The Charities' Committee in their report, suggested that each Lodge in the Province should contribute two shillings per member to form a fund, from which a series of Life Subscriberships of ten guineas each should be drawn-for every year by the various Lodges : this scheme was subse- quently adopted by all the Lodges, and in September 1879, the sum of £88 : 8s. having been sent in, eight Life Governorships were distributed by ballot, the following Lodges being the winners: "Derwent," 40; "Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love," 56 ; " Eoyal York," 315 ; "Wellington," 341 ; "Abbey," 1184; " Pelham," 1303; " Gordon," 1726 ; " Southdown," 1797. 62 FKEEMASONEY IN THE The next Annual Meeting was held on the sixth of October, the Prov. G. Master in the chair; the report of the Finance Committee was satisfactory, and the report of the Charities' Committee showed that during the past year one Candidate had been elected to the Oirls' School, and one widow as an annuitant on the funds of the Eoyal Masonic BeneYolent Institution. The statistics compiled by the Prov. Grand Secretary showed that four new. Lodges had been constituted during the year, at Bognor, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton and Shoreham, and the roll of members had in- creased from 828 to 884, there having been sixty-five initiations and forty-seven joinings, from which there were to be deducted fifty-six, viz., thirty-eight resignations, twelve members removed by death, and six excluded. The sum of one hundred guineas was voted towards the funds of the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution, the amount to be placed on the list of the D. Prov. G. Master, who was a Steward for the Festival in 1880. In November the Provincial Charities' Committee inagurated the " Sussex Provincial Association of Benevo- lence," for the purpose of enabling Masons of the Province to become Life Governors of the three Masonic Institutions, the subscription to be at the rate of one shilling per week, and the drawings to take place at the quarterly meetings of the Committee ; proper rules were drawn up, and, as will subsequently be shown, the scheme proved successful. We now come to the last year, the events of which will close this Sketch of the Province with respect to Craft Masonry, and we feel sure that it is with feelings of satis- faction that the year 1880 will long be remembered, owing to the prominent position the Province held at the Annual Festival of the Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged. Freemasons and their widows, on the ninth of February, when the Dep. Prov. G. Master took up the magnificent total of Six hundred and thirty pounds on his list ; such a PEOVINOE OF SUSSEX. 63 result must have been highly gratifying to Bro. Scott, as out of twenty-seven Provinces represented, Sussex took the second place, the total amount subscribed by the Provinces being something over £4,700. On Friday, the twentieth of February the Prov. Grand Lodge assembled to assist Sir W. W. Burrell, the peov. g.m. to lay the foundation stone of the new permanent Children's Hospital in the Dyke Eoad, Brighton : upwards of one hundred and fifty brethren were formed in the order of procession, and, in the presence of a numerous body of spectators, was laid with all the ceremonial of Masonic rites the foundation stone of a building which is intended to give better accommodation for this excellent Institution, which, though having been in existence only about twelve years, has been a great boon to the poor of the town. It is interesting to notice, that during the preceding ten years there had been admitted 1308 in-patients, and that 930C out-patients had been relieved, thus proving that this Charity " has been perfect in its parts and honorable to its founders." At the Annual Festival of Grand Lodge, held at Freemason's Hall, on Wednesday, the 28th April, Bro. J. H. Scott was appointed one of the G.J. Deacons of England, which appointment was received with unanimous satisfac- tion throughout the Province. The Annual Meeting of the Provincial G. Lodge was held on Friday, October the eighth, the agenda being a heavy one. There was a numerous attendance and several visitors of importance, the Prov. 6. Master being in the chair : the attention of the brethren was first directed to a circular from the Grand Secretary's offices, respecting the prefixes to which Freemasons are entitled according to their rank in Grand Lodge : the prefix "Eight Worshipful" is accorded to the Deputy Grand Master, the present and past Prov. Grand Masters and the present and past Grand 64 FREEMASONET IN THE "Wardens of the United Grand Lodge of England ; the prefix of " Very Worshipful " is given only to the present and past Grand Chaplains, the present and past Grand Treasurers, the present and past Grand Eegistrars, and the present and past Grand Secretaries of the United Grand Lodge of England and to no others ; the title of "Worshipful" is. to be used by the rest of the present and past Grand Of&cers of the United Grand Lodge of England, and by the present and past Masters of Lodges ; and that all other members of the Craft are to be designated " Brother " only. The Eeport of the Board of Finance was most satis- factory, there being a balance in hand of £239 : 2s. 2d., and on the recommendation of the Board the sum of ten guineas was voted to the widow of a deceased brother, and five guineas to the daughter of another deceased brother. The Board also recommended a special vote of thanks to Bro. C. A. WooUey, who had filled the office of Prov. G. Eegistrar for ten years, and that the same be engraved on a Past Prov. Grand Eegistrar's Jewel and presented to him. The Eeport and recommendations of the Committee were received and unanimously approved. The statistics of the returns furnished by the Prov. G. Secretary showed an increase of one Lodge to the roll since the last Annual Eeport and an increase of 139 members, bringing the total of Lodges in the Province to 24, and of members to 1023. The Eeport of the Charities' Committee was then read ; the result of the formation of "The Sussex Provincial Association of Benevolence," inaugurated last year, was very encouraging, for at the first quarterly meeting of the Com- mittee in January, 79 members had joined the Association and subscribed £57 : 17s. Five Life Governorships were allotted. In April £87 : 14s. 6d. had been paid in, and nine Life Governorships were ballotted-for. In July the PEOTINOE OF SUSSEX. 65 amount subscribed was £100 : 8s. 6d., and again nine Life Governorships were allotted, and at the fourth quarterly meeting £63 : 10s. was subscribed, and six Life Governor- ships were distributed ; thus for the first year the sum of £309 : 10s. was subscribed, of which £304 : 1 Os. was paid to one or other of the Masonic Charitable Institutions, and at the same time 29 brethren were made Life Governors. The result of the scheme adopted by the Lodges was, that ten Life Subscriberships of ten guineas each were ballotted for, the successful Lodges being the following : — " South Saxon," 311 ; " Yarborough," 811 ; " Hartington," 916 ; "Tyrian," 1110 ; "Ockenden," 1465 ; "Hova Ecclesia," 1466 ; "St. Cecilia," 1636 ; "AUingworth," 1821 ; "Burrell," 1 829 ; " St. Leonards," 1842. The E.W. the Prov. Grand Master then addressed the brethren as follows : — "I have again to congratulate the Prov. G. Lodge on the statistics just read. It must be most gratifying to every member in the Province, as it is to myself, that Masonry is increasing, showing that the Craft is gaining in popularity, and, I hope doing much good. I certainly cannot but feel much astonished when I look at the figures. In 1877, we had 784 members ; in 1878, 828 members ; 1879, 884 members ; and now in 1880, we have 1023 subscribing members to the 24 Lodges in the Province. "I must also with pride again refer to the success of the Provincial Association of Benevolence which numbers 131 members, and has been the means of providing 29 Life Governorships in one or other of the Masonic Institutions : the total amount received from this source being, as you have heard, £309 : 10s.; but this does not represent the extent of the assistance which the Province has rendered, as the total sum paid over to the various Masonic Institutions during F 66 FREEMASONEY IX THE the year amounts to nearly £L000. At the present time we have about 467 votes in the Boys' School, about 426 votes in the Girls' School, and about 600 votes in the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution. I think these results show (or at aU events I flatter myself they do) that the affairs of the Province are well managed. My Deputy Prov. G.M. and officers give me their cordial support, and I cannot hut feel proud of my position. I hope I may be spared many years to remain your Prov. G. Master, and see a continued and steady progress both in numbers and votes; and I do most sincerely trust that the brethren will, as far as their means permit, support the associa- tion which has been so successfully inaugurated." The sum of one hundred guineas was voted from the funds of the Prov G. Lodge for the purchase of a Vice-Presi- dentship in the Masonic School for Boys, the privileges thereof to he exercised in perpetuity by the Prov. G. Sec. of Sussex for the time being ; and it was resolved that the amount should be placed on the list of Bro. V. P. Freeman, the PBOV. G. SEC, who would represent the " Brunswick," No. 732, as Steward at the Annual Festival in 1881. The brethren assembled expressed their congratulations on the appointment of the Deputy Prov. G. Master to the office of Grand Junior Deacon of England. At this meeting the following new Bye-Law was adopted:—" That the W.M. of every Lodge in the Province, when a summons is issued for a meeting of his Lodge, do cause two copies of such summons to be forwarded to the Prov. G. Secretary." The object for which the above law was framed is apparent, viz. to keep the Prov. G. Secretary posted up in the business of the various Lodges, which being thus brought under his notice will enable him to prevent any irregularities taking place in the election of candidates or in the advancement of brethren to a higher degree. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 67 The business of the Prov. G-. Lodge heing over the usual banquet followed, the speciality on this occasion being a handsome menu card with portraits of the E.W. Prov. G.M. and W. Dep. Prov. G.M. We need hardly add, after the statement of the E.W. Prov. G. Master at the last annual meeting, that the position of the Province with respect to the Charitable Institutions is a most honorable one ; this is owing to the thorough system of organization and admiaistration in all matters relating to the welfare of Masonry, which are carried out with such accuracy and precision that the best results must naturally follow. The statement published in the " Freemason's Chronicle," of the 26th March and in the "Freemason" of the 2nd April last, credit the Province with .565 votes in the Girls' School, and 597 votes in the Boys' School ; these returns are of course made up to the end of the preceding year, and of the forty-three Provinces, Sussex ranks as No. 2, having an average of 48^ votes in the two Institu- tions for each of the twenty-four Lodges which are within its jurisdiction. On the 29th June, 1881, the Annual Festival of the Masonic School for Boys was held in the Eoyal Pavilion, Brighton — this was the first time that an attempt had been made to hold such a gathering without the precincts of the metropolis. The result was in every sense a success, the chairman for the occasion being the Marquis of Londonderry, Prov. Grand Master for Durham : on this occasion Sussex took first place amongst the Provinces, the amount collected by the three Stewards exceeding £770, the list of Bro. V. P. Freeman alone exceeding £700. On the seventh of October the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge took place, and the reports of the Financial and Charities' Committee gave proof of the increasing prosperity of the Society. From the report of the latter we quote the following :=»• f2 68 FREEMASONRY IN THE PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. " The gross sum that the Province of Sussex has contributed to the Charities during the year is £1022 : 8s. ; £175 : Is. heing given to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution, £105 to the Girls' School, and no less a sum than £742 : 7s. to the Boys — this through the exertions of our Prov. Grand Secretary, and the determination of the brethren that his list should be worthy of the Province. "It is interesting to note the services of the Province during the past seven years. At 1 9 out of 21 Festivals Sussex has been represented ; the aggre- gate of £3749 : 6s. having been contributed— £1250 to the Benevolent Institution, £807 to the Girls' and £1692 to the Boys' School." The Prov. Grand Master then addressed the brethren, congratulating them on the progress of Freemasonry in his Province, and next called the especial attention of Masters of Lodges respecting the entry on the minute book of all communications from Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge. The Prov. G. Treasurer's Eeport showed a balance in hand of upwards of one hundred and ninety pounds, and the returns from the various Lodges showed an increase of thirty-two subscribing members over that of last year. A letter from the Secretary of Lodge 'No. 570, Irish Constitution, attached to the 5th Dragoon Guards, was then read, thanking the Masters of the Brighton Lodges and the brethren generally for the many acts of fraternal kindness the members of 570 had received whilst stationed in the town. Ten Guineas were voted to the Hervey Testimonial Fund ; after some other business the Prov. G. Lodge was closed, and the brethren adjourned to the banquet which had been provided by the Prov. G. Stewards. SUPPLEMENTARY. NITED Fraternity of Antient, Free, and Accepted Masons of England and Wales. Province of Sussex, At the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, holden at the Eoyal Pavilion, Brighton, on Friday, October 13th, 1882, Fresent : E,.W. Bro. SIB, WALTER WYNDHAM BXJRRELL, BAET., M.P., Pbovincial Grand Master. W. Bro. JOHN H. SCOTT, P.G.D., Oepdi* Peovinoial Grand Master. w. Bro W. H. HALLETT P. Prov. S.G.W., as Prov. S.G. Warden }f 3i F. NOAKES 33 J.G. it )J 33 C. RAYMOND BURRELL P. }l S.G. » »» )> J. DIXON P. 3i j> it 11 J» J. W. STRIDE P. 33 J.G. n 39 )> C. P. HENTY , P. » it 11 » 33 J. ST. CLAIR P. 33 33 tt » 33 H. DAVEY P, >J f) » )> )) C. J. SMITH . P. }} »J If }I }| REV. R. V. FAITHFULL DAVIES ,. . Prov . G. Chaplain. )} jj REY. J. 0. McCAROGHER . P. )) it a }} It R. CROSSKEY }i G. rreasurer. 3i 33 GERARD FORD J) G. Registrar. )} ]J W. DAWJllS . P. » 9t tt )} ii Y. P. FREEMAN i} G. Secretary. }» 33 S. W. D. WILLIAMS }) S.G. Deacon. f} 33 S. SOLOMON 31 J.G. n )) 33 W. H. GERMAN . P. 1) S.G. St 39 33 S. B. McWHTNNIE ... - P. J» }) ff 33 33 W.HUDSON . P. }} J.G tt ]) 33 C. W. DUKE . P. » » l> 1) ]J T. H. CROUCH . P. >l it II YO FKEEMASONEY IN THE "W. Bro. J. M. REED „ „ C. W. TOMES „ „ O. N.WYATT „ „ C. TOMKINSON „ „ J. M. KIDD „ „ T.B. WHITE „ „ W. MARCHANT „ „ C. SANDEMAN „ „ F. HOLFORD „ „ C. M. NORRIS „ „ "W. A. STITCKEY „ „ S. R. LEGG „ „ W. W. TURNER „ „ WALTER SMITH „ „ A. J. HAWKES „ „ G. STONE „ W. ROE „ A. KING „ „ G. SMITH „ „ J. EBERALL „ „ C. W. HUDSON „ „ EGBERT FRYMAN „ „ C. C. COOK „ „ A. TAYLOR „ „ E. TAYLOR „ „ E. A. HEAD ,, T. HUGHES P. Prov. G.S. of Works. p. )» *} if p. if ff a p. » a ti „ G.D. of Ceremonies. if A. G.D. „ p. }> a }> p. j> ft » p. 1} j» a if G.S. Bearer. p. i» ti )» p. » if >» p. if n >i p. it tf »j p. )) it i> p. >J » 9> if G. Organist. p. jj »» )j p. JJ G. Pursuivant, p. ft G. Steward „ G.Tyler. ALSO THE FOLLOWrao DISTINGUISHEP BRETHREN: v.w. W; R.W. Bro. H. T. PRINSEP ... „ „ Lieut.-Col. A. STEWART JENEAS J. McINTYRE, Q C, M.P. Colonel SHADWELL H. CLERKE ROBERT GREY .,. HORACE JONES ... DAVID SMITH ... WILHELM KUHE W. R. WOOD F. BINCKES MajoivGeueral FORD GEOPGE KENNING Lieut-General 0. W. RANDOLPH .. District G.M., Bengal. )> II Punjaub. G. Registrar. G. Secretary. P.G. Deacon. G. Supt. of Woris. Dep. G.D. of Ceremonies. P.G. Organist. G. Pursuivant. P.G. Steward. F.G.D., Bengal. „ Middlesex. P.M. 1383. AND MANY OP THE MASTERS, PAST MASTERS AND WARDENS OF THB LODGES OP THE PROVINCE, AND MANY OTHER VISITORS. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 71 The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened "in due form " and with solemn prayer. The Minutes of the last Annual Meeting, held at Brighton, on Friday, October 7th, 1881, were read and confirmed. The Minutes of the Special Meeting, held at Brighton on Monday, December 12th, 1881 , were read and confirmed. The Minutes of the Special Meeting, held at Brighton on Saturday, March 1 Ith, 1882, were read and confirmed. The Provincial G. Secretary stated that the following brethren had expressed regret at their inability to be present : — R.W. Bro. W. W. B. BEACH „ „ SIB ALBERT W. "WOODS, Garter V.W. „ Kev. THOMAS KOBINSON „ „ SIR J. B. MONCKTON W. „ THOMAS FENN ... „ „ PETER DE LANDE LONG „ „ FRANK RICHARDSON „ „ J. EASTES „ „ W.HICKMAN „ „ J. B. LE FETJVRE „ „ Lord ARTHUR HILL, M. P. „ „ T. TROLLOPE „ „ R. G. RAPEE „ „ Rev. E. F. CAVE-BROWNE-CATE „ „ GEORGE SMITH ... „ „ GEORGE MOLESWORTH „ „ GEORGE DE PARIS „ ARTHUR SMITH ... „ „ BRANSBY ROBERTS „ „ R. PIDCOCK „ „ T. H. COLE „ „ C.R. CHANDLER „ E. BRIDGES Prov. G. Master, Hants and Isle of Wight. P.G.W., G.D. of Ceremonies. G. Chaplain. President Board of G.F. P.6.D. Dep. Prov. G.M.,Kent. Dep. Prov. G.M., Hants and Isle of Wight. Prov. G. Secretary, Hants and Isle of Wight Prov. S.G.W. P. Prov. S.G.W. P. Prov. J.G.W. P. Prov. G. Chaplain. P. Prov. G.D. Prov. G. Supt. of Works. P. Prov. A.G.D. of C. Prov. G. Purst. S.W. 1829. COEEESPONDENCE. The Et. W. the Prov. Grand Master stated that, in accordance with the resolution passed at the Special 72 FREEMASONRY IN THE Meeting of the Prov. Grand Lodge, the addresses to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the M.W. the" Grand Master, H.E.H. the Prince of Wales, had been engrossed ou vellum, handsomely illuminated by the Prov. Grand Registrar, and forwarded to the G.S. for presentation. The RW. the Prov. G. Master called upon the Prov. G. Secretary to read the replies which had been received: — Sir, Whitehall, 19th Mat, 1882. I have had the honour to lay before the Queen the loyal and dutiful address of the Freemasons of the Province of Sussex, on the subject of the recent attempt upon the life of Her Majesty. And I have it in command to assure you that Her Majesty is deeply sensible of the loyalty and affection of Her faithful subjects. W. V. HARCOURT. Sir W. W. BuEBELL, Bart., M.P., &o., &c. Grand Secretary's Ofiice, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, London, W.C. Dear Sir and Brother, 24th March, 1882. I have to acknowledge your letter of the 11th inst., transmitting a resolution passed by Provincial Grand Lodge, relative to the recent attempt on the life of Her Majesty, and have duly laid the same before the Grand Master. His Royal Highness has requested me, in reply, to convey to you his thanks for the resolution, and to assure you that he warmly appreciates the loyal and fraternal sentiments expressed by the Brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge therein. SHADWELL H. CLEBKE, G.S. To V. P. Freeman, Esq., P.G, Sec., Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex. The E.W. the Prov. G. Master directed that these letters should be entered on the minutes. The Prov. G. Secretary read the following communi- cations from the G.S. : — United Grand Lodqe op Enoland, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, London, 'W.C. R.W. Sir and Brother, 9th November, 1881. It having been recently brought under the notice of the M. W. the Grand Master that a question has been raised in one of the Provinces as to the relative precedence of Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers within the respective Provinces of the latter. PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 73 His Royal Highness deems -it desirable to call your atteiLtion to the matter, and to inform you that Grand Officers have a clear right of precedence, as such, over all Provincial Grand Officers, whether in their own Province or not. This precedence has been invariably acknowledged and acted on, and has been the established usage and custom of the Craft for over 150 years without protest or question, and in every case recorded of Great Masonic Ceremonials in the Provinces, the Official Records show that the Grand Officers of England, present and past, have always taken precedence of the Local Masonic Authorities of whatever grades (other than that of Provincial Grand Master) they may have been. The M.W. the Grand Master, as the Fountain of Masonic Honour under the Knglish Constitution, has therefore declared that such is to be considered as being— and as having been from time immemorial — the status and precedence of the Grand Officers of England in relation to those of the respective Provinces, and I am now commanded by His Royal Highness to notify the same for your information and future guidance. SHAD WELL H. CLERKE, G.S. To the R. Worshipful Sir Walter W. Buerbll, Bart., M.P., Provincial Grand Master for Sussex. Freemasons' Hail, London, W.C, E.W. Sir akd Brother, IOth June, 1882. At the Quarterly Commxmication holden on Wednesday, the 7th instant, the following Motion was proposed by Bro. John M. Clabon, P.G.D. :— " That for the purpose of maintaining and extending the Fund of Benevolence, all the Members of the Lodges in the London District (except Military Lodges) shall pay quarterly One Shilling and Sixpence each to the Fund, instead of One Shilling, as fixed by the Grand Lodge held on the 2nd March, 1814. And that all Members of Lodges not within the London District (except Military, Colonial and Foreign Lodges) shall pay quarterly Ninepence each to the Fund, instead of Sixpence, as fixed by the said Grand Lodge ; " And, after some discussion, the following Resolution was passed, viz. : — " That the further consideration of this Motion be postponed until an opportanity be given to Provincial Grand Lodges to con- sider whether any increase should be made to the Quarterage at present paid to Grand Lodge." I am, therefore, directed to request that you will be so good as to take the necessary steps to ascertain the views of your Provincial Grand Lodge on the question, and to notify the same to me before the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on the 6th December next, at which Meeting the consideration of Bro. Clabon' s Motion will be resumed. SHADWBLL H, CLERKE, G.S. To Sir Walter W. Burbell, Bart., M.P., Prov. G. Master, Sussex. 74 FREEMASONRY IN THE Freemasons' Hall, London, W.C., SiE AND Brother, 26th June, 1882. At the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on Wednesday, the 7th inst., the following Report from the Board of General Purposes, relating to the revision of the Book of Constitutions, was received and adopted, viz. : — " The Board desire to lay before the Grand Lodge the revision of the Book of Constitutions, on which much thought and attention have been bestowed, and they recommend that the Most Worshipful Grand Master be asked to convene a Special Grand Lodge at a convenient time to consider the same.'' I am, therefore, directed to transmit to you (by Book Post) Four Copies of the proposed revision of the Book of Constitutions, and am to request that you will be so good as to give the Brethren of your Province every opportunity of inspecting the same, in order that they may become acquainted, as far as practicable, with the suggested altera- tions before the meeting of the Special Grand Lodge, which will probably be held in October next. SHADWELL H. CLEEKE, G.S. To Bro. V. P. Freeman, Provincial Grand Secretary, Sussex. United Grand Lodge of England, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, London, W.C, Sir and Brother, 21st September, 1882. I have to inform you that Grand Lodge, at its Meeting onWednesday, the 6th September instant, resolved that the consideration of the draft of revision of the Book of Constitutions be postponed until early next year; that all proposed amendments thereto be transmitted here before the 2oth January, 1883 ; that a copy of the proposed revise be transmitted to each Lodge, and that any Brother, who may so desire it, should be entitled to purchase a copy of the same, at a price not exceeding two shillings, provided he give notice to the Grand Secretary of his wish to obtain such copy within six weeks from the date of meeting of the said Grand Lodge. I am, therefore, directed to inform you of the above, and to request that you will forthwith notify the same to the Lodges in your Province ; and I may add that a copy of the revise will accordingly be transmitted from here to each Lodge as soon as practicable. SHADWELL H. CLERKE, G.S. To Bro. V. P. Freeman, P.G. Sec, Sussex. Grand Secretary's Oppick, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen St., London, W.C, Dear Sir and Brother, 1st September, 1882. Bro. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Owen has recently addressed a letter to me on the subject of the Fund now being raised, under the patronage and presidency of the M.W, The Grand Master, H.B,.H. The Prince of PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 75 Wales, for the establislimeiit of the " Royal College of Music," in which he mentions that His Boyal Highness allows Mm to suggest that Lodges, Chapters, and individual Brethren might he invited to subscribe thereto. As the matter is not a Masonic one, the- suggestion cannot well be submitted to the Craft in a formal and o£Scial manner, but as it seems only right and proper that the Brethren in general should become acquainted in some form with His Boyal Highcess' sentiments and wishes on the subject, I now enclose tmoffieially a copy of the above mentioned letter for your information and that of your Brethren, and I need only add that I will be happy to take charge of any subscriptions which Lodges, Chapters, or individual Masons may feel inclined to contribute towards so excellent an object. SHADWELL H. CLEBKE, Colonel, G.S. Bro. V. P. Freeman, Prov. G. Secretary, Sussex. 2, The Kesidenoes, South Kensinoton Museum, Dear Sir and Brother, 7th July, 1882. You are doubtless aware of the effort which The Prince op Wales is making to establish a Boyal College of Music, to be in England what the Conservatoires of Paris, Vienna, St. Petersburg, &c., are to their respective countries, the head and centre of the National Music. The enclosed pamphlet explains the Prince's intentions in regard to the Institution. It is one which demands the aid of all loyal English- men anxious for th^ culture and improvement of theii' country, and I am desired by His Boyal Highness to bring the subject before you as Grand Secretary of the freemasons, with the view of urging the subject on the attention of that body. The Prince's wish is for a Subscription on the widest possible basis, and His Boyal Highness, therefore, allows me to suggest that each Lodge and Chapter should be asked to contribute in their corporate capacity, and that individual Masons should be also asked to contribute a Guinea each to the object which their Grand Master has so much at heart. PHILIP CUNLIFFE-OWEN, P.M. Marquess of Dalhousie, No. 1159. Colonel Shadwell H. Clebke, Grand Secretary, United Fraternity of Freemasons. The Et. W. the Prov. G. Master directed the Prov. G. Secretary to enter on the minutes the letters from Grand Secretary. He said the consideration of Bro. Clahon's proposition would take place later on in the day's proceedings. He also stated that in reference to the proposed re-arrangement of the B.C., he should summon 76 FBEEMASONEY IN THE the W.M. of each Lodge to attend with reports of the suggestions from the various Lodges, in order to draw up a report to he suhmitted to the Board of General Purposes. W. Bro. F. Daniel, W.M. 732, then moved that a sum of £10 : 10s. be voted from the funds of this Prov. Grand Lodge to the Eoyal College of Music. W. Bro. David Smith, dbp. a.g.d. op c, seconded and it was carried unanimously. The Prov. G. Secretary reported that during the past year a warrant had been granted for a new Lodge — the " Stanford " Lodge, Fo. 1947— to meet at the Town Hall, Hove, but it had not yet been consecrated. Also that a " History of Freemasonry in Sussex," by Bro. Thos. Francis, W.M. 56, was in the press (by special permission of the Et. W. the Prov. G. Master) and would shortly be published, and that he should be happy to receive the names of brethren who would be willing to become Subscribers. The price would be 5s. each copy. The roll of the Lodges in the Province was then called, when it was found that all were represented. PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 11 STATISTICS. The Prov. Grand Secretary read the following Statistics ; Payments to , ProTincial Charities Committee £ s. d. ooooooooooooooo ooooooooo 00(MTj.OOC^r-(cqiQ^co2ioMco^(N 78 FKEEMASONRY IN THE The Prov. G. Secretary read the Prov. Gt. Treasurer's Eeport and Statement of Accounts, and the Eeport of the Board of Finance thereon. EEPOET OF BOAED OF FINANCE, Held at the Eoyal Pavilion, Brighton, on Monday, October 2nd, 1882. , Your Board report that they have examined the accomits of the Prov. 6. Treasurer for the last year, and found the same correct in accordance with the annexed statement. The balance in hand is £149 : 49. 4d., and at the Brighton Savings Bank £90 : Is. 8d. Your Board recommend that a sum oi £50 be deposited in the Brighton Savings Bank, and that a donation of £31 : 10s. be given to the Koyal Masonic Institution for Girls, in the name of the Prov. G. Treasurer for the time being of the Province of Sussex. Your Board having received a petition from the "Burrell" Lodge, No. 1829, on behalf of the widow of the late Bro. H. Mitchell, which was personally supported by Bro. T. Packham, vr.M. and Bro. J. Han-ison, s.w. and w.M. elect, and recommend that a donation of £10 : 10s. be given from the fimds of this Provincial Grand Lodge to Mrs. Mitchell. Your Board have had before them the replies from the various Lodges to the circular issued by direction of the Right W. the Prov. Grand Master in reference to the motion of Bro. Clabon to increase the Quarterage Fees to the Fund of Benevolence, and find that a very large majority of the replies signify their disapproval of the proposition, your Board have therefore drawn up a resolution which will be submitted to the Provincial Grand Lodge. JOHN H. SCOTT, P.G.D., dep. peot. G.M., Sussex. Confirmed October 2, 1882. Chairman. W. Bro. G. S. Godfree, W.M. 1821, proposed, W. Bro. E. W. J. Hennah, W.M. 40, seconded, and it was B.ESOLVED — " That the Eeport of the Board of Finance, with the Treasurer's Accounts, be received and adopted, and, together with the Minutes of the Annual and Special Meetings, printed and circulated amongst the Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge, in accordance with By-Law 10." EEPOET OF PEOV. CHAEITIES COMMITTEE. The Eeport of the Prov. G. Lodge Charities Committee was then read hy the Secretary, W. Bro. 0. J. Smith P. PEOV. G. WAEDEN, as foUows : — PROVINCE OF sassEX, 79 Brethren, — Once more this Committee are called upon to report upon the labours in the cause of charity for the year past, and they are glad that they can speak of continued success, not only so far as the Associa- tion of Benevolence is concerned, hut also as to the general efforts made throughout the Province on behalf of the various Masonic Charities at their Annual Festivals. During the year, by means of the Association, 39 Life Governorships were allotted to the Members, while 10 Lodges secured Life Member- ships, a sum of £487 : Os. 6d. being paid over to the three Charities. Sussex was again well to the fore at the Festivals, when through the various Stewards a sum of £919 : IDs. was contributed, and this has since been supplemented by further contributions. • At the Elections a certain meed of success has been our lot, Bro. Barling having been elected to the R.M.B. Institution and many votes polled for candidates in the other Charities. Again, the Committee earnestly appeal for support, for although a steady increase testifies to the interest taken in our Association, that interest is not what it might be. Out of the 21 Lodges in the Province 15 only |are contributors to the Association, so that nine remain still disassociated with it, while of the members of these Lodges supporting the Association far too few are subscribers. Another point of regret is that the voting power of the Province is by no means concentrated as it might be. The Committee once more urge Brethren to send in their voting papers as soon as they receive them, either to the Steward of their Lodge or to the Secretary of this Committee. If this were thoroughly done the success of Provincial Candidates would be far more assured. The Candidates for the Charities now before the Province are Bro. Hayter, No. 40, for the R.M.B.I. ; the Widow of Bro. Stubbington, No. 38, for the E,.M.B.I. for Widows of F., and the son of Bro. Salter, No. 40, for the Boys' School. (Signed) J. H. SCOTT, p.G.r., D.P.a.M., Chairman. October 2, 1882. W. Bro. F. S. de Bratant Cooper, w.M. 1842, proposed; W. Bro. C. W. Duke, P. prov. g. deacon, w.m. 1184, seconded, and it was Resolved — " That the Report of the Charities Committee be received, entered on the minutes and adopted." The letter from the G.S. in reference to the proposition of Bro. J. M. Clabon, P.G.D., to increase the Quarterage Fees from Provincial Grand Lodges to the Fund of Bene- volence, was then taken into consideration. 80 FEEEMASONET IN THE The Et. W. the Prov. Gr. Master stated that he had received letters from the Secretaries of 22 Lodges, enclosing copies of resolutions passed on the subject, which were opposed to the increase ; from one Lodge expressing a desire , to have further information before they gave an opinion, and from one Lodge approving of the increase. By his direction the Board of Pinance had considered the matter, and he called upon some Brother to move the resolution which . had been drawn up. W. Bro. C. J. Smith, p. peov. g.w., proposed ; W. Bro. J. Eberall, p. peov. g. puest, seconded, and it was Besolted — " Taking into consideration that the Lodges of this Province are already heavily taxed in fees to Grand Lodge ajid to Provincial Grand Lodge^ and that they also contribute liberally every year to the Masonic Institutions and to Local Charities, this Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex is of opinion that any increase of Quarterage Pees to the Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence is undesirable. It cannot, therefore, support Bro. Clahon's proposition." PEOV. G. MASTEE'S ADDEESS. The Et. W. the Prov. Grand Master then addressed the Brethren as follows : — " It is most satisfactory to me to notice the gradual increase of numbers which has taken place ever since my appointment in J 877, when there were only 784 Subscribing Members and now there are 1100. It shows that the interests of Freemasonry continue to increase in the Province, and that Brethren do all they can, not actually to influence others to become Masons, but by example endeavour to prove the benefits and aims of our Institute. " There are one or two points to which I wish to allude, one is that many of the W.M.'s of Lodges seem to think it is quite sufficient if they send in the returns on the last day allowed by the By-Laws, thus giving more trouble to the Prov. G. Sec, for whom Province of sussex. 81 this shows little consideration, whilst if lay chance the returns are not made at the proper time I am prevented, perhaps, from appointing to office some deserving Brother. When I this year called upon the Prov. G. Secretary for the returns I only received those of 23 Lodges. I do hope this will not occur again. Another point to which T wish to refer is, that when Brethren leave the Lodge, after it is opened, they must not re-enter without being properly reported. It is not right to leave and enter the Lodge indis- criminately, and I call the attention of the W.M.'s to this, so that our Ceremonies may he properly conducted and due attention given to all details. I must also allude to the motion of Bro. Olabon, to increase the Quarterage Fees. I myself have always thought that any alteration would be imprudent, and am glad that nearly all the Lodges in the Province have opposed the resolution. I am rather surprised that any Lodge should require further information ; I thought it was quite clear what was required. It remains to be seen whether Bro. Clabon wiU proceed with his motion, but I hope that aU Provincial Grand Lodges will declare against it, as many Lodges have few Members, and, in such cases, the increase would be impolitic and a great additional tax upon the funds. I regi'^t that all the Lodges did not send me their replies by the time named, but all have now been received. I have nothing more to add. I said at first the Province is prosperous, and 1 hope every Brother will continue to do all in his power to maintain that prosperity and support me in my office in the future as in the past." PROV. GRAND OPFICERS. W. Bro. J. H. Scott, p.g.d. and dep. prov. g. master, proposed, and W. Bro. W. K Wood, p. prov. S.G.-W., G. 82 FREEMASONRY IN THE PURSUIVANT, seconded, the re-appointment of W. Bro. E. Crosskey as Prov. Grand Treasurer, who was unanimously elected. The Prov. G.M. stated that the Deputy Prov. G-.M., being appointed by patent, would continue to hold the ofi&ce. The D. of C. called upon the Brethren to salute the W. Deputy Prov. G.M. The Et. W. the Prov. Grand Master appointed the following Brethren Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year, and invested them with the Insignia of their respective Offices : — Prov. S.G. Warden ... Bro. J. M. KIDD P.M. 732 J.G. Warden ... „ GEORGE SMITH ... Treasr. 1821 G. Chaplain „ Rev. R. V. FAITHFULL D AVIES S. W. 916 G. Treasurer „ R. CROSSKEY (elected) P.M. 1303 G. Registrar <. „ GERARD FORD .. P.M. 271 G. Secretary „ V. P. FREEMAN P.M. 732 S.G. Deacon „ E. A. HEAD P.M. 1619 J.G. Deacon „ A. TAYLOR P.M. 1110 G. Supt. of Works „ C.C.COOK P.M. 851 G.D. of Ceremonies „ C.W.HUDSON ... P.M. 316 A.G.D. ofC. „ EGBERT FRYMAN P.M. 341 G. Sword Bearer „ J. CURTIS P.M. 1797 G. Organist „ W. ROE ... 1636 G. Pursuivant ... „ E.TAYLOR P.M. 1141 A.G. Pursuivant „ H. B. M. CARVICK ... W.M. 1303 G. Steward „ T. FRANCIS W.M. 66 J, „ S. TANNER P.M. 311 11 ••• „ LEWIS LEWIS ... P.M. 811 » „ G. S. GODFREE ... P.M. 1821 „ ... „ T. PACKHAM P.M. 1829 » „ F. S. de B. COOPER ... W.M. 1842 G. Tyler „ T. HUGHES The Prov. G.D. of Ceremonies called upon the Brethren to salute the newly-appointed Prov. G. Wardens and the other Prov. G. Officers. Bro. W. A. Stuckey, P. prov. g.s.b., enquired whether any steps could be taken to stop the indiscriminate rEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 83 reporting of Lodge Meetings, but the Et. "W. the Prov. G, Master ruled that he could not then entertain the question. All business being ended, the Prov. G. Lodge was closed "in due form" and with solemn prayer. THE BANQUET. The Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge then proceeded to the Banquet which had been provided by the Stewards, Bros. C. W. Hudson, Egbert Fryman, C. C. Cook, A. Taylor, E. Taylor, and E. A. Head, to whom the thanks of those present were specially voted for the arrangements made for the comfort of the Brethren and the excellent singing provided. Special Meeting held at the Eoyal Pavilion, Brighton, on Monday, December 12th, 1881, Present : B.W. Bro. SIR W. W. BURBELL, BARf, M.P., Prov. G. Master. W. Bro. JOHN H. SCOTT, P.G.D., Dep. Pkov. G.M. W. Bro. W. H. HALLETT P. Prov. S.G.W., as Prov. S.G. Warden. F. NOAKES J> J.G. 11 T. TROLLOPS ... P. )» S.G. it C. J. COEDEB ... P. n » It DAVID SMITH ... P. i» J.G. ii J. W. STRIDE ... P. }i » tt J. L. BRIGDEN ... P. 1) »> it C. P. HENTY ... P. a it » H. DAVEY ... P. 1} il 11 C. J. SMITH ... P. )t it It REV. R. V. FAITHFULL DA VIES i> G. Chaplain. „ J. GRIFFITH ... ... P. „ »> It E. CROSSKEY ..1 j» „ Treasurer. GERARD FORD ... it „ Eegistrar, W. DAWES ... P. it » it V. P. FREEMAN ■•• it „ Secretary. S. W. D. WILLIAMS ... a S.G. Deacon. 0. G. REED ... P. » ti it U. CARPENTER ... P. it it tt G. DE PARIS ... P. a it »i W. H. GERMAN ... P. tt tt II S. B. MoWHINNIE ... ... P. M It II g2 84 FREEMASONRY IN THE W. Bro. T. U. PRICE „ „ W. HUDSON „ „ T.H. CROUCH „ „ H. ABBEY „ „ J. T. CHAPPELL „ „ J. M. REED „ „ C. TOMKINSON „ „ O. N. WYATT „ „ J. T. WHATFORD „ „ J.M. KIDD „ „ R. P. B. TAAFFE „ „ T.B.WHITE „ „ W. MARCHANT „ „ R. PIDCOCK „ „ C. SANDEMAN ., „ W. G. SHARP „ „ W. A. STUCKEY „ „ S. R. LEGG „ „ A. J. HAWKES „ „ G. STONE „ „ W. ROB „ „ A. KING „ „ J. P. MAYALL „ „ W. J. HARRIS „ „ J. EBERALL „" „ W. READ „ „ W. T. NELL „ „ C. W. HUDSON „ „ C. C. COOK „ „ A. TAYLOR „ ,, E. TAYLOR ,, .T. HUGHES P. Prov. J.G. Deacon, ... p. »t 11 II ... p. )» II 77 ... p. „ II yy ... p. 1) G.Supt. of Works. ., p. It II II II ... p. »» II' 11 II ... p. It If If II ... p. If II II II ... ti G.D.of Ceremonies .. p. i> 11 II ... Jt G.A.D. „ ... p. „ If II ... p. jy 11 II ... p. fy II II ... p. j> II II ... p. yy G. Sword Bearer. ... p. » »i 11 » ... p. »» II II *f ... p. II 11 n 11 ... II G. Organist. ... p. 11 ji II ... p. 11 II 11 ... p. » PuTBuivant, ... p. i> II ... p. >i II ... p. II II ... » G. Steward. ... II 11 11 ... 11 11 II G. Tyler. ALSO THE FOLLOWING : W. Bro. W. KUHE „ W. R. WOOD „ T.TAYLOR „ J. BRAITHWAITE „ W. SMEED „ V. J. HAMPDEN ... „ W. SUGG „ E. W. TUFFLEY ... „ H.G. MARTEN ... „ C. GREENWOOD, J UN. ... P.G. Organist. Asst. G. Pursuivant, ... Prov. S.G.W., Berks and Bucks. ... P. Prov. S.6.W., Herts. ... P. Prov. J.G W., Middlesex. ... Prov. J.G.W., Hereford- shire. ... P. Prov. S.G.W., Surrey, ... P. Prov. J.G.W., Notts and Hunts. ... P. Prov. J.G.W., Herts. .. P. Prov. G. Regr., Surrey. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 85 „ H. W. CHAllRINGTON ... P. Prov. S.G.D., Surrey and Dorset. „ H. A. LAWTON ... ... P. Prov. S.G.D., Dorset. „ J. A. STEACHAN ... P. Prov. G.S. of Works, Berks and Bucks. „ F. G. POWNALL ... ... P. Prov. G.S. of Works, Kent. „ J. HARBISON ... ■ ... P. Prov. G.S. of Works, Hants. „ C. P. LEWIS ... .. P. Prov. S.G.D., Hereford. „ J. HURST ... ... P. Prov. G. Purst., Middle- sex. „ J. ANDERSON ... ... P. Prov. 6. Purst., Stafford- shire. ALSO MANY OP THE MASTERS, PAST MASTERS AND WARDENS OP THE I.ODOES IN THE PROVINCE, AND MANY OTHER VISITORS, THE NUMBER PRESENT BEINQ OVER 300. The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened " in due form " and with solemn prayer. The Prov. G. Secretary read the summons convening this Special Grand Lodge, as foUows : — Provincial Grand Lodge op Antibnt Free and Accepted Masons OF Sussex. The R.W. Brother Sir Walter Wyndham Bcbkell, Bart., M.P., . Provincial Grand Master. A Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency. Sir and Brother, Your attendance is requested at a Provincial Grand Lodge of Emergency, which will be held at the Royal PaviUon, Brighton, on Monday, the 12th day of December, at seven o'clock, p.m., in order to welcome all Brethren to the Brighton Health Congress. Addresses wiU be made by several Brethren, and refreshment pro- vided by the W.M.'s and Brethren of the Lodges in Brighton. All Master Masons are invited to be present. The Rt; W. the Prov. Grand Master will preside. V. P. FREEMAN, P. Paov. S.G.W., 8, St. George's Place, Brighton, Provincial G. Secretary. November 16th, 1881. The Prov. G.D. of Ceremonies called upon the Brethren to' salute the Et. W. the Prov. G. Master, the W. Deputy Prov. G. Master, afterwards the Prov. G. Wardens and the rest of the Prov. G. Officers. 86 FEBEMASONRT m THE The Prov. G. Secretary stated that he had received letters of apology for non-attendance from :^- W. Bro. LORD A. HILL ... Prov. S.G. Warden. „ G. W. KING ... ... P. Prov. S.G. "Warden. „ A. R. CROUCHER ... P. Prov. A.G.D. of C. „ C. M. NORRIS ... Prov. G. Pnrst. „ E. A. HEAD ... ... Prov. G. Steward. „ EGBERT FRYMAN ... „ „ „ The Et. W. the Prov. G. Master then addressied the Brethren. He said that having heard how kindly the visitors to York had been treated by the Masons of that city, he thought it only right to take the present oppor- tunity to greet the Brethren from aU Provinces in a fraternal manner and give them a cordial welcome. He could only hope that this interchange of hospitality would long continue, and that honour, charity and justice might prevail as long as Freemasonry prospered. He hoped that the Queen might long live to rule and reign, and that the M.W. the Grand Master might continue for many years to preside over the Craft. He thanked the Visitors for their presence and the cordial reception he had received, and would call upon the Deputy Prov. G. Master to address them. W. Bro. John H. Scott, P.G.D., dep. peov. g.m., next addressed the Brethren. It was, he said, a happy thought on the part of their worthy Brother, His Worship the Mayor of Brighton, when the idea occurred to him which they were endeavouring to carry out that evening. Such gatherings did great good, they afforded the opportunity of bringing men of all classes together, whereby acquaintanceship was made which often ripened into affection, and so men became true and lasting friends who would never have known each other but through the intervention of Freemasonry. This was one of the great objects which Freemasonry had in view, and one of the great benefits which it conferred upon society. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 87 It did promote brotherly love and goodwill amongst all sorts and condition of men. He hoped in years to come, when many of those whom he was then addressing had become faithful and attached friends, they would be able to trace back their first acquaintanceship to their meeting at the Masonic gathering which took place at the Brighton Health Congress. The Deputy Provincial G. Master then added that he had been turning over in his mind on what topic he should address them, and it had occurred to him that a short epitome of the history of the " Eoyal Clarence " Lodge, No. 271, might be interesting to them. He had chosen the " Eoyal Clarence " Lodge because it was the oldest Lodge in Brighton. Virtually it was the oldest Lodge in the Province. There were three other Lodges whose numbers stood higher on the Eegister of the Grand Lodge of England, viz., the " Lodge of Union," No. 38, Chichester ; the "Derwent Lodge," No. 40, Hastings; and the "lEoward Lodge of Brotherly Love," No. 56, Arundel. But these Lodges were not indigene as to Sussex, they were trans- planted, or, to use a Masonic expression, "removed " from other places, whereas the "Eoyal Clarence" Lodge was established in Brighton, August 26th, 1789. It had there- fore existed very nearly one hundred years, and with very few exceptions, when there were not suf&cient Brethren present to form a Lodge, it had uninterruptedly held its meetings regularly during the whole of that long period. It had initiated 636 Brethren, and also admitted 216 Joining Members, amongst whom had been many of Brighton's oldest, best known, and most respected inhabi- tants. The "Eoyal Clarence" Lodge, independently of the benefactions of its members, had expended from its funds more than £2,000 in works of charity and public usefulness, and still subscribed annually £30 to the local and Masonic Institutions. 88 . FEEEMASONET IS THE The Eoyal Clarence Lodge had taken part in several puhlic ceremonials. In 1808 the Duke of Eichmond was the W.M. of the Eoyal Clarence Lodge, and in that capacity laid the Foundation of the -Nelson Memorial in Dublin, with Masonic honours. In 1817, the Lodge assisted in driviug the first pile of Shoreham Harbour. In 1824, laying the first stone of St. Peter's Church, Brighton. In 1831, laying the first stone of the Norfolk Bridge, Shoreham. In 1839, laying the first stone of the Railway Viaduct across New England Hill. In 1840, laying the first stone of the Adelaide wing of the Sussex County Hospital, The character of the Eoyal Clarence had always been of a wide and general character. It had never been in any sense a class Lodge, In large towns class Lodges became inevitable. Birds of a feather would flock together, and so there would be the Gentleman's Lodge, the Professional man's Lodge and the Tradesman's Lodge ; and there was no objection to that so long as each Lodge carried out Masonic principles and did not endeavour to kfiep up its own importance by depreciating the other Lodges. Of course when any one wished to become a Freemason, or to join a Lodge, he would naturally join the Lodge in which he would find most of his own friends, and any Brother knowing such a friend would be justified in saying, "you' had better join us, you will find so and so there," but no Brother would be justified in persuading any one to join his own particular Lodge by disparaging other Lodges in the same town. That would be a dishonourable departure from Masonic principle. The "Eoyal Clarence" Lodge had embraced men of almost every creed, caEing and circumstance amongst its members^noblemen, baronets, squires, country gentlemen, professional men of the highest standing in divinity, law and physic, artists, architects and actors, men of science and literature, tradesmen of every calling. Jews, French, Germanss, Italians and a Parsee, PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 89 had all belonged to it, and most of them had attained the highest honours the Lodge can confer on any of its Memhers. The Dep. Prov. G.M. concluded by saying that he had told "them enough to prove that the " Eoyal Clarence" Lodge was an old and influential Lodge ; that it had held an honourable career, and he was glad to know that there 'were at the present time many young members who were all anxious to maintain the usefulness and keep up the reputation of the " Eoyal Clarence." The W. Prov. G. Chaplain (Bro. Eev. E. V. Faithfull Davies), then gave an address, showing that it was to the interest, and indeed a part of Freemasonry, to endeavour to assist anything which was calculated to promote the health of our fellow-creatures. He was pleased, he said, to see such a large assembly, which one hundred years ago would not have been practicable. Now Brethren were able to come from all parts, not merely to spend a pleasant evening in Prov. Grand Lodge, but to learn the laws of science and health, so that we may be able to do good to our fellow-creatures, and by the interesting Exhibition which was connected with the Congress, whilst promoting their health as Masons at the same time to endeavour to assist in inculcating morality. Even for a selfish reason it is for our own benefit to follow the laws of health, although it is to be feared that we all do many things which are quite contrary to those laws. We ought to consider it our duty as reasonable creatures to promote by all means in our power the observance of those laws, using those faculties which have been given us, and try and learn from those eminent men who have devoted so much attention to these subjects. Only let them give us, not guesses, however brilliant, but facts and truth, and they will find none more ready to second their efforts than Bretbren in Masonry. 90 FKEEMASONKT IN THE The Acting Prov. S.G. Warden (Bro. W. H. HaUett), then addressed the Brethren. He said that during a Masonic career of 30 years, commencing in the Grenadiers' Lodge, in London, of which he wag a P.M., and afterwards, for the last 12 years, in this Province as a Member, and in 1875 W.M. of the " Eoyal Clarence" Lodge, he had felt there was a latent talent among Masons which only required to be sought out. He had found that many members who were not in office were quite willing, if opportunity offered, to render their assistance, and he had been able, during his year of office, to work all the sections in each degree, thus adding to the interest of their Masonic meetings. Of course, all have not equal powers, but each should do his best, as we have not so many opportunities in this Province as are offered to Brethren resident in London. He trusted that the present meeting proved that many Brethren were willing to work and take an interest in matters connected with the health and instruction of mankind, and without under-valuing social qualifications, show that all classes of Freemasons combined together not only for the present welfare but for the future prosperity of the craft. The Prov. G, Secretary then read a paper which had been prepared by Bro. Thos. Francis, W.M. 56, giving a summary of the various Lodges, past and present, and of the general proceedings of the Craft throughout the Province, being selections from a History of Freemasonry in the Province of Sussex, which, by permission of the Et. W. the Prov. G. Master, Bro. Francis was preparing for publication and which would shortly be printed. The Et. W. the Prov. G. Master said he was sure all would join in giving a vote of thanks to those Brethren who had given the interesting addresses, which was carried by acclamation. An anthem was sung, also au ode, accompanied by the Prov; Q. Organist (Bro. Eoe). PEOVmCE OF SUSSEX. 91 W. Bro. r. Sundius Smith, W-M. 271, in the name of the W.M.'s and Brethren of the Brighton Lodges invited the Brethren to take refreshment after the Lodge. All business being ended, the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed " in due form " and with solemn prayer. Special Meeting, holden at the Eoyal Pavilion, Brighton, on Saturday, March 11th, 1882. Present : R.W. Bro. SIR W. W. BURRELL, BART., M.P., Prov. G. Master. "W. Bro. JOHN H. SCOTT, P.G.D., Dbp. Proy. G.M. "W. Bro. W. H. HALLETT .. ... P. Prov. S.G.W. as S.G.W. >t )f F. NOAKES ., »» J.G.W. t9 99 JOSEPH DIXON ... ... P. }} S.G.W. » It C. RAYMOND BURRELL ... P. » ») »l >» C. J. SMITH ... P. it J.G. Warden. »» » REV. R. V. FAITHFDLL DA VIES 9t G. Chaplain. » J> GERARD FORD ... ... » G. Kegistrar. 1> 1* W. DAWES ... P. » 99 )> )} v. P. FREEMAN ... ... *» G. Secretary. f) >» E. CARPENTER ... ... P. it S.G. Deacon. )} » W. H. GERMAN ... ... P. 99 » J» J» T. S. BYASS ... P. >» If M ft S. SOLOMON ... 99 J.G. Deacon. S> $9 W. HUDSON ... P. 1» 99 »» tt H. ABBEY ... P. If 99 >l f* J. M. REED ... P. 99 G. Sup. of Works n >l C. W. TOMES ... P. 1» 99 9* 99 0. N. W XATT ... P. »> 9* 9i it J. T. WHATFORD ... ... P. »J It ii 99 J. M. KIDD .>. 9> G.D. of Cer. ») f} T. R. WHITE ... )) A.G.D. of C. J* J> W. MARCHANT ... ... P. 99 II ti 99 W.W.TURNER .. ... P. J» G.S.B. *j I) WALTER SMITH ... ... P. » ,, jj » JOS. FARNCOMBE ... P. 9f »i t> >J A. J. HAWKES ... P. »> IJ ji )) G. STONE ... P. 11 9f >» W. ROE ^. »» G. Orgt. t> ALFRED KING P. »» II f) l» G. SMITH ... P. '9 G. Purst. )] >} J. EBERALL ... P. f} »> •1 IJ W. T. NELL ... Pi 11 » 92 FREEMASONRY IN THE W. Bro. C. W. HUDSON ... ... Prov. G. Stewaid. „ „ EGBERT FRYMAN „ „ „ C. C. COOK ... ... „ „ „ A. TAYLOR ... ... „ „ „ „ E. A. HE;iD ... „ „ T.HUGHES ... ... „ G. Tyler. AL90 W. Bro. W. R. "WOOD ... ... Asst. G. Purauivant. „ „ "W. SMITHETT ... ... P.G. Steward. „ „ J. BRAITHWAITE ... ... P. Prov. J.G.W., Herts. „ „ H. W. CHARRINGTON ... P. Prov. S.G D., Dorset and Surrey., „ „ J.HARBISON ... ... P. Prov. G. Sup. ofWorks, Hants. „ „ J.ANDERSON ... ... P. Prov. G. Purst., Stafford. AND MANY MASTERS, PAST MASTERS AND "WARDENS OP LOOSES IN THE PBOVINCE. The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened " in due form " and with solemn prayer. The Prov. 6. Director of Ceremonies called upon the Brethren to salute the E.W. the Prov. G-. Master, also the Deputy Prov. G. Master and the Prov. G. Wardens. The National Anthem was sung, accompanied by Bro. Eoe, PROV. G. ORGANIST. The Et. W. the Prov. G. Master then called upon the Prov. G. Secretary to read the summons convening the meeting, as follows : — Provincial Grand Lodge op Antient Free and Accepted Masons OF Sussex, The R.W, Brother Sir "Walter "Wyndham Bureell, Baet., M P., Provincial Grand Master. Sib and Brother, Your attendance is requested at an Especial Meeting of the Pro- vincial Grand Lodge, to be holden at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, on Saturday, the 11th day of March, at 1.30 p.in., to "Vote an Address of Congratulation to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and the M.'W. the Grand Master, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on the iiappy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger. The Provincial Grand Lodge -will he opened at 2 o'clock precisely. V. P. FREEMAN, P. Prov. S.G."W., S, St. George's Place, Brighton, Provincial G. Secretary. Karch 1th, 1883. PEOVINOE OF SUSSEX. 93 The Prov. Gf. Secretary announced that he had received a telegram from Bro. Lord Arthur Hill, M.P., Prov. S.G. Warden, who had promised to attend, stating that he was unexpectedly detained in London by Parliamentary business ; also letters or telegrams from the following Brethren, who all expressed regret at their inability to be present, and cordial assent to the proposed addresses : — "W. Bro. WILHELM KUHE P.G. Org. ft t , T. TROLLOPE P. Prov. s.a.w. II 1 R. G. RAPER ... P. >t J.G.W. II I , J. W. STRIDE ... P. fi » II 1 , C. P. HENTY ... P. a )) II 1 , Ret. J. 0. MoCAROGHER P. 11 G. Chaplain. It I , S. W. D. WILLIAMS ... ... j» S.G.D. II I , GEORGE SMITH P. )) }) II 1 , G. MOLESWORTH P. 11 }* II 1 , C. W. DUKE P. 11 J.G.D. II 1 , BRANSBY ROBERTS ... P. A.G.D. of C. II 1 , R. PIDCOCK P. 11 »» u II 1 , A. R. CROUCHER P. „ J1 It II 1 , C. M. NORRIS ..• SI G.S.B. II 1 , C. R. CHANDLER ... » G. Purst. II 1 , T. FRANCIS ... W.M .56 II 1 , G. NASH W,M ,315. II 1 , LEWIS LEWIS ... W.M .811. , OLIVER LLOYD S.W. 38. , J. PJEARSB S.W 40 , B. LOMAX ... J.W 811. The Et. W. the Prov. Grand Master then addressed the Brethren and said, — I have thought it my duty, after some little consider- ation, and after taking the advice of some of the principal Officers in Grand Lodge, to call the present meeting, for the purpose of affording an opportunity for us to express our indignation at the dastardly crime which has occurred in the attempt to assassinate our beloved Sovereign ; and 1 should, I think, have neglected my Masonic duties if I had not done this. However, before I called the meeting, I took counsel with the Grand Eegistrar, who advised me by 94 FEEEMASONEY IN THE all means to do so, and thus set an example to other Provinces. I also felt that an opportunity should be offered us of expressing our feelings towards our exalted Brother H.E.H. the Prince of Wales, and of congratulating him upon the marvellous escape of our beloved Sovereign, which congratulations will, we are sure, be shared by the whole of the nation as well as the Eoyal Family. I am confident that every man in the kingdom, no matter what his creed or politics may be, is imbued with a feeKng of loyal affection towards that Gracious Lady who reigns over us. I therefore called this meeting, and am delighted to see in such an assembly so large and influential a response to my call. I trust we shall never again be called upon to meet in Provincial Grand Lodge under similar cir- cumstances, but that our beloved Queen may long reign over us, blessed by the Great Architect of the Universe, a prosperous people and a happy nation. I move, " That a huoiWe Address Ise presented to Her Most Gracious Majesty from tlie Freemasons of Sussex, congratulating her on her providential escape from harm, and expressing their detestation of such an atrocious outrage as that of the prisoner McLean ; and that an Address to the same purport be presented to our Grand Master, H,R,H. the Prince of Wales." W. Bro. John H. Scott, p.g.d., dep. peov. g.m., seconded the resolution, which was unanimously approved. The Et. W. the Prov. Master then moved the adoption of the following address : To THE QnEEu's Most Excellent Majesty. May it please youb Majesty,^ We, your Majesty's true and loyal subjects, the Freemasons of the Province of Sussex, venture to approach your Majesty in order to express our horror and detestation of the dastardly crime which has so recently endangered your Majesty's most precious life. We render hearty thanks to Almighty God that He preserved your Majesty unhurt from this cowardly assault, and we pray that your Majesty may live long to be a blessing to your people and the object of their devoted loyalty and love. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 95 The W. Deputy Prov. G-. Master then rose and said : — E.W. Prov. G. Master and Brethren : I beg to second the resolution you have just proposed, but before touching upon it I must, in the name of the Brethren present,* whose wishes I am sure I anticipate, thank you, Et. W. Prov. Grand Master, for calling us together and so giving us this opportunity of expressing our loyalty to our Sovereign the Queen, and our joy at her merciful preservation. Within the last twelve months no less than three attempts have been made on the lives of the chief rulers of iJ^ingdoms and States. Two of them, you know, were fatal, but happily for England, our beloved Sovereign has escaped the danger of assassination and we have the satisfaction of knowing that the atrocious crime had no origin either in political rancour or in personal revenge. But yet there are those who say that in the manifestations of rejoicing throughout the land and the numberless addresses of congratulation which are daily pouring in, we are making a great fuss about notliing, seeing that Her Majesty was not only not killed, but neither hurt nor frightened. Now, Brethren, we may be making a great fuss, but it is not about nothing, for had the deed been fatal, instead of now being transported with joy, we, and not we the English people alone, but the whole of Europe, America, and the civilised world, would be mourning the loss of the very best Monarch who ever sat upon the throne of England. It is no idle supposition that the attempt might have been fatal, for the pistol was loaded, the bullet was discharged, and had the aim been true who can teU what the disaster might have been? Had it been fatal it would have been small consolation for us to have known that Her Majesty had lost her life at the hands of a miscreant or madman, instead of by a political assassin, as was the case with the late Emperor of Eussia, or by diabolical and malignant revenge, as was the case with the late noble President of the United States of 96 FREEMASONRY IN THE America. Therefore we do rejoice, and rejoice in our re- joicing that it has pleased Almighty God to spare the life of our beloved Queen. Ihe Et. W. the Prov. G-. Master then put the motion to the meeting, which was carried unanimously. The Et. W. the Prov. G. Master moved the following resolution contained in an address to our M.W. Grand Master, the adoption of which also he moved as part of the resolution. To H.R.H. THE PamOB of Wales, M.W.GM. oi' Fbbe and Aooeptkd Mabons op England, K.G , &o., &o. Mat it please ygtir Rotal Highness, — At a Meeting of the Freemasons of the Province of Sussex, held at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, on Saturday, March 11th, 1882, the Rt. W. Brother Sir W. W. BurreU, Bart., M.P„ Prov. G. Master, In the chair, for the purpose of voting an address of congratulation to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and the M.W. the Grand Master H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on the happy deliverance of Her Majesty from recent danger. It was unanimously Resolved : — " That the Brethren of the Province of Sussex offer their heartiest congratulations to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, their M.W; Grand Master, on the happy escape of Her Majesty the Queen from the cowardly attack which has so recently endangered^ Her Majesty's life.'' The Acting Prov. S.G. Warden, Bro. W. H. HaUett, Mayor of Brighton, seconded the resolution. He said : — The occasion of our meeting is both extraordinary and exceptional. It is a meeting of Masons congregated together for the purpose of expressing their thanks to Almighty God for the preservation of our beloved Sovereign from the dangerous attack of a would-be assassin. The occasion is of so exceptional a character that even the history of the Brighton Corporation (a meeting of which, assembled for a similar purpose, I attended yesterday) can present no similar record. I am especially glad to be present at this large and influential assemblage of Masons to-day for the purpose of congratulating Her Majesty and PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 97 His Eoyal Highness our Grand Master, and to have the opportunity of expressing towards them how strong are our feelings of loyalty and devotion. The resolution was put to the meeting and "carried unanimously. The Brethren then sang " God Bless the Prince of Wales/'^accompanied by Bro. W. Eoe, peov. g. oeganist. The Acting Prov. S.G. Warden then moved the following resolution, which was seconded by the Prov. J.G. Warden, and carried unanimously : — " That the Addresses be engrossed on vellum, and signed on behalf of the Province by the Et. W. the Prov. G. Master, the W. Deputy Prov. 6. Master, tie Prov. G. Registrar and the Prov. G. Secretary. All business being ended, the Prov. G. Lodge was closed " in due form " and with solemn prayer. VINCENT P. PEEEMAN, p. pkov. S.G.W., Prov. Grand Secretary. Brighton, October 31st, 1882. 98 FEEBMASONET IX THE PLACES OF MEETING. Towns where the Provincial Grand Lodge Meetings have been held. 1823 Brighton 1863 Chichester 1827 Horsham 1864 Brighton 1854 Brighton 1865 Brighton 1855 Hastings 1866 Lewes 1856 Chichester 1867 Brighton 1857 Lewes 1868 Hastings 1858 . Brighton 1869 Brighton 1859 Hastings 1870 Worthing 1860 Brighton 1871 Brighton 1861 Arundel 1872 Horsham 1862 Brighton 1873 Brighton And every succeeding year, Brighton. PROVINCE OF StISSBX. 99 LIST OF PAST PEOVINCIAL GEAND OFFICERS. From 1774 to 1881, as far as can be ascertained. PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTERS. Captain Francis Minshall ... ... 1774 Sir Samuel Hulse ... ... 1788-1814 The 4th Duke of Richmond ... ... 1814-1819 The 5th Duke of Richmond ... 1823-1860 In charge of the Grand Registrar ... 1860-1865 Lieut-CoL G. C. Dalbiac ... 1865-1867 Right Hon. Lord Pelham ... ... 1867-1877 Sir W. W. BurreU, bakt. ... 1877 DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GEAND MASTERS. Bro. James Galloway „ Capt. Henry Shelley ... 1804 „ Edmund Scott ... ... 1815 „ Rev. S. J. Tufnell „ T. R. Kemp „ Col. James McQueen ... 1854 „ Col. G. C. Dalbiac ... ... 1858 „ E. J. Furner ... ... 1865 „ J. H. Scott ... ... 1877 PROVINCIAL GEAND TEEAStJRERS.* Bro. F. Whitfield ... ... 1804 „ W. Eidge „ W. Verrall ... .... 1854 „ G. Tatham ... ... 1870 „ E. Crosskey ... ... 1877 * The following names appear wltli the initials P.G.T. ;— In 1825, Bro. Beaufort, p.q.t. ; 1831, G. Penfold,P.o. tbes. ; 1840, Sara Townsend, p.p.o.t, (Treasurer or Tyler.) h2 100 FREEMASONRY IN THE Bro, Bro, PROVINCIAL D. M. Folkard H. VerraU. W. Dawes E. A. WooUey ... G.Ford ... PEO VINCI AL W. Lee J. Bicknell J. Nicholson J. Charlton J. Sherwood D. Jacques D. Hinton W. Eaper G. E. Pocock J. H. Scott V. P. Freeman ., GRAND REGISTRARS. .. 1854-1858 1858-1867 ... 1868-1869 1869-1879 ... 1880 GRAND SECRETARIES. 1854 1873 1877 Bro. PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPLAINS, the Rev. F. J. Fearron, m.a. A. IredeU, m.a. E. Cartwright, M.A. C. H. Lloyd ... 1854-1855 W. Watkins ... ... 1856-1858 T. Tayler ... 1859-1861 J. Griffiths ... ... 1862-1869 G.G.Maclean ... 1870-1872 J. (). McCarogher ... 1873-1874 J. O'Brien ... 1875 E. "Walker ... ... 1876 H. M. Davey ... 1877 E. F. Cave-Brown-Cave ... 1878 E. Richards Adams ... 1879-1880 E. V. FaithfuU Davies ... 1881 PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 101 PEOVINCIAL SENIOE GEAND WAEDENS. Bro. B. Vallance 1854 Bro. J. M. Cunningham 1868 „ Edward Turner 55 „ C. J. Corder 69 „ J. Cordy 56 „ V. P. Ereeman 70 „ G. 0. Dalbiac 57 » » 71 „ J. Bacon 58 „ G. Bushby 72 „ J. Powell 59 „ W. E. Wood 73 „ J. Wilson 60 „ W. W. BurreU 74 „ H. Moor 61 „ W. H. HaUett 75 „ E. J. Earner 62 „ T. TroUope 76 „ W. Fawcett 63 „ J. Dixon 77 » J. 64 „ W. Sergison 78 „ J. H. Scott 65 „ C.E. BurreU 79 » » 66 „ G.W.King 80 » » 67 „ Lord A. HiU, m.p. 81 PEOVINCIAL JUmOE GRAND WAEDENS .* Bro. E. J. Earner 1854 Bro. Eev. G. Eichards 1868 „ J. Cordy 55 „ A. Elmsley 69 „ G. C. Dalbiac 56 „ D. Smith 70 „ J. Bacon 57 „ T. TroUope 71 „ J. Powell 58 „ J. W. Stride 72 „ J. Bannister 59 „ J. Molineux 73 ( » ) 60 „ E. G. Eaper 74 „ J. H. Scott 61 „ J. G. Brigden 75 „ V. P. Ereeman 62 „ C. J. Pocock 76 „ B. U. Hearn 63 „ C. P. Henty 77 „ J. C. Burrows 64 „ J. St. Clair 78 „ W. E. Wood 65 „ H. Davey 79 » )) 66 „ C. J. Smith 80 ij n 67 „ E. Noakes 81 * The following 'brethren appear to have heeu Prov. G. 'Wardens, viz. J. Blagrave, 'W. Balcombe Langridge, C. Bew, J. Easthope, and J. Wilson. 102 FEEEMASONEY IN THE PEOVINCIAL SENIOE GRAND DEACONS. Bro. P. E. Wilkinson 1854 Bro H. L. Hogg 1868 H. Verrall 55 (no one appointed) 69 J. Bannister 56 Bro . G. Gatehouse 70 J. Powell 57 f C. G. Eeed 71 W. E. Wood 58 )J E. Carpenter 72 J. H. Scott 59 JJ J. Eobinson 73 it 60 » G. deParis 74 G. Smith 61 19 W. H. German 75 G. CoUins 62 » B. H. Thorpe 76 » 63 J} T. S. Byass 77 E. Elliott 64 3> W. Hale 78 C. H. Law 65 >i E. Bright 79 3t 66 „ S. B. McWbirnie 80 tt 67 i> S. W. D. Williams 81 PEOVINCIAL JUNIOE GEAND DEACONS. Bro . C. J. Langtry 1854 Bro . H. Lucas 1868 ^, W. Adams 55 iJ W. Hudson 69 J» J. PoweU 56 » J. C. Coles 70 )} W. Lucas 57 „ T. U. Price 71 f> C. Woolven 58 3> H. Figg 72 » G. Molesworth 59 i) C. W. Duke 73 »> )> 60 )f J. Dorman 74 n G. Tatham 61 7J E. Crosskey 75 n 0. P. Hart 62 J> E. BranweU. 76 i> >i 63 >} T. H. Crouch 77 » H. Saunders 64 }> M. B. Tanner 78 a J. Mann 65 » G. T. Evershed 79 }) » 66 fJ H. Ahbey 80 if i> 67 jj S. Solomon 81 PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 103 PROVINCIAL GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS OF WORKS. Bro. H. Williams 1854 Bro, R. H. Blessly 1868 J, J. FaMan 55 >3 9] 69 ,, w 56 )3 » 70 » E. Scott 57 » }} 71 )» }J 58 )J 99 72 » V. p. Freeman 59 » J. T. ChappeU 73 f> >j 60 ij T. Samson 74 i> jj 61 » J. M. Reed 75 » J. Fabian 62 » C. Tomes 76 » )) 63 a G. A. Wallis 77 » J. Howell 64 ft C. Tomkinson 78 i> 65 3> 0. N. Wyatt 79 5j J7 66 » J. F. Whatford 80 )> W 67 J> A. Smith 81 PROVINCIAL GRAND DIRECTORS OF CEREMONIES* Brc 1. H. Smithers 1854 Bro . C. J. Corder 1868 » J. Bannister 55 )} R. P. B. Taaffe 69 )} J. Jones 56 n J. Dixon 70 JJ H. Schilling 57 }i » 71 )* » 58 » » 72 ;; G. Wellard 59 j> It 73 ?I » 60 9} f> 74 >J A. Moppett 61 a is 75 }j C. J. Corder 62 V J. M. Kidd 76 J) it 63 )j 99 77 3} it 64 » 99 78 n 9> 65 }t 99 79 fj >J 66 99 Jf 80 Ji )> 67 99 99 81 « The names of John Bray Cater and H. Winton appear as D. of C. 1,04 FREEMASONRY IN THE PEOVINCIAL ASSISTANT G. DIEECTOES CEEEMONIES. OF Bro. McGee J 854 Bro . E. P. B. Taaffe 1868 » J. Jones 55 if J. Dixon 69 17 Schilling 56 9> W. Marchant 70 f> G. WeUard 57 }i C. J. Pocock 71 >i » 58 J> » 72 jj A. Moppett 59 >» B. Eoberts 73 39 )} 60 »> E. W. Adamson 74 » 0. J. Corder 61 a E. Pidcock 75 » E. Martin 62 a T. H. Cole 76 a >t 63 » C. Sandeman 77 3> H. Potter 64 » W. G. Sharp 78 a J. M. Cunningham 65 jj A. E. Croucher 79 i> if 66 n F. Holford 80 )j i> 67 » T. B. White 81 PEOVINCIAL GEAND SWOED BEAEEES.* Bro '. W. A. Stuckey 1854 Bro, . G. A. Jeefery 1868 « J. PoweU 55 >J S. E. Legg 69 « G. Wellard 56 „ F. Bellingham 70 }y E. Bowmer 57 ij »j 71 » » 58 » H. Luckett 72 » J. Tasker 59 it T. Holman 73 )} j» 60 » W. W. Turner 74 3> C. Goodeve 61 » F. Noakes 75 9> W. Curtis 62 n W. Smith 76 » W. ChaUen 63 it G. Moren 77 » E. Kidd 64 „ J. Farncombe 78 }i A. Sharpe 65 )} A. J. Hawkes 79 » „ 66 » G. Stone 80 >l » 67 ft C. S. Norris 81 * Bros. Thomas Till and Bernard Gregory were Prov. G. Sword Bearers. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 105 Bro. PEOVINCIAL GEAND ORGANISTS. 1854 Bm J. P. MayaU F. Wright 56 tf f> 69 » 56 3) W. Dcvin 70 W. Kuhe 57 ii f> 71 , 58 » }f 72 9} 59 >i W. PiUow 73 i> 60 >i L. Leuliette 74 » 61 a F. E. Gladstone 75 >} 62 » 76 }} 63 it A. King 77 J3 64 » » 78 J, Parry Cole 65 i) it 79 ft 66 67 f> W. Eoe 80 81 PEOVINCIAL GRAND PUESUIVANTS. Bro . G. W. "King 1854 Bro J. H. Settle 1868 >J E. Beswick 55 }f G. Smith 69 f> Cherriman 56 it- W. Kirkland 70 » Butcher 57 t> J. St. Clair 71 V i> 58 )» F. Ticehurst 72 » G. Smith 59 11 W. Lambom 73 91 ff 60 if W. J. Harris 74 » Chittenden 61 ti E. J. Bostock 75 t> H, G. Baynes 62 ti J. EberaU 76 ft 9> 63 ti W. Bead 77 n G. P. Smith 64 tf W. T. NeU 78 it E. Turner 65 ft F. J. Eubie 79 J} j| 66 it T. Norris 80 4> i> 67 9> C. E. Chandler 81 106 FREEMASONRX IN THE PEOVINCIAL GEAND STEWAEDS. Bro. H. VerraU 1854 „ W. Adams „ „ W. Batley „ „ G. r. Folkard „ Lamb 55 „ Gambling „ „ H. Halstead „ „ E. Cherriman „ „ E. Butcher 56 „ J. Barratt „ „ E. Elliott „ C. Folkard „ C. Woolven 57 „ S. Eidley „ C. Goodeve „ „ E. Burcbell „ „ Eidley 58 „ C. Goodeve „ „ E. Burcbell „ G. Collins „ „ A. Ambrosoni 59 „ J. HoweU „ „ W. H. CottereU „ W. H. Chittenden „ „ G. Tatham 60 „ C. J. Corder „ „ 0. P, Hart „ H. G. Baynes „ „ B. U. Hearn 61 „ E. Turner „ „ W. Challen „ H. Potter „ E. G. livesay 62 Bro. G. Gatehouse „ J. TroUope „ E. J. Eeed „ H. Luckett „ F. Ticehurst „ J. W. Stride „ E. Carpenter „ H.Pigg „ A. J. Wright „ J. Dorman „ B. Eoberts „ W. Webb Turner „ W. J. Harris „ E. J. Bostock „ E. Noakes „ J. M. Eeed „ E. Pidcock „ W. Smith „ J. EberaU „ T. H. Crouch „ W. Eeed „ C. Sandeman „ J. M. Kidd „ T. S. Byass „ G. Moren „ A. E. Croucher „ J. Earncombe „ W. T.NeU „ W.G.Sharp „ G. T. Evershed „ E. Bright „ T. J. Eubie „ A. J. Hawkes 18G9 70 » 71 72 73 74. 75 76 77 78 PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 107 PEOVINCIAL GEAND STEWAEDS. (Continued.) Bro C. P. Smith 1862 Bro. F. Holford 1878 »> Hogg » 3 , S. B. McWhinnie }i » F. St. Q. Bond » J , J. T. "Whatford 79 » J. Howell 63 , T. Morris i> » J. BuU JJ ) , C. E. Chandler a w E. Kidd )) 1 , G. Stone t9 » J. M. Cunningham „ , , S. W. D. Williamf i 14 Gr. de Paris 64 , , C. J. Smith ji W A. Sharpe >i , A. Smith 80 l> H. Lucas 65 , , C. M. Norris }) 79 J. H. Settle » 1 , T. E. White )J » S. E. Legg }i , S. Solomon i> » W. Dawes 66-7 , A. Agate n » E, P. B. Taaffe 3> , J. Curtis ij » G-. A. Jeffery J) , C. Hudson 81 » H. Elmsley 68 , Eobert Fryman V » W. Hudson JJ , C.C.Cook V f G. Smith }} , Abraham Taylor » « W. Marchant 69 , Edwin Taylor f> 19 J. C. Coles )) „ Evelyn A. Head »> PEOVINCIAL GE AND TYLEES. Brc ). T. H. Barnard ■ ■ • ... 1854-55 » Penfold • ■• .. 56-58 j> G. An cock • * ■ ... 59-69 » T. Hughes ... ... 71 gl-c ill" iN t^ S s QQ d 1^ C4 d § d f s| 1 1 t i 1 1 1 " w n Hi M 04 PQ s P3 ; ; ^ : : : g 1 f 1 1 ^ g 1 P. g •^ d -gj 1* ,£4 ^ § sS 1 1 u o s M M (iH 02 2 t> 1 1 1 u 1 1 ■| g '^ 6 ^ CQ (S w H m « i-H CD CO 1 eq CO CO r-H ^pp»nhics». Copy of Warrant of the "Eoyal Clarence" Lodge, N"o. 271, Brighton. ( SEAL ] No. 543, 1789. [IE, the Eight Worshipful Samuel Hulse, Esq., PKOV- INCIAL GRAND MASTER for the Countj of Sussex ; acting under the authority of His Eoyal Highness Henry Frederick Duke of Cumherland, &c. &c. &c. Grand Master of the Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons ; at the humble Petition of our Eight Worshipful and well Beloved Brethren, WiUiam Henwood, William Keen, John Pell, Eichard White, Thomas Pryor, Eichard Thomas, John Ade, John Lawrence and several other Brethren residing at or near Brighthelmston in the county of Sussex, Do hereby constitute the said brethren into a Eegular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons under the Title or Denomination of the " Eoyal Clarence " Lodge to be opened at the " White Horse " Inn in the Town of Brighthelmston as aforesaid. And do further at their said Petition and of the great Trust and Confidence reposed in every of the same above-named Brethren, Hereby appoint George Eawlbson, Master, EEEBMASONEY IN THE PROVINCE OP SUSSEX. 125 Eichard Thomas, Senior Warden, John Ade, Junior Warden for opening the said Lodge, and for such further time only as shall be thought proper by the Brethren thereof It being Our wOl, that this our appointment of the above Officers shall in no case affect any future election of the Officers of this Lodge, but that such elections shall be regulated agreeable to such Bye-Laws of the said Lodge as shall be consistent with the General Laws of this- Society, contained in the Book of Cpnstitutions. And We hereby Will and Eequire you the said George Eawlinson, to take Special Care, that all and every the said Brethren are or have been regularly made Masons and that they do observe, perform and keep all the Eules and Orders contained in the said Book of Constitutions — and further that you do from time to time, cause to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, a List of the Members of the said Lodge, an account of your Proceedings in the Lodge, together with all such Eules, Orders and Eegulations as shall be made as aforesaid for the good Government of the same. — That you in nowise omit once in every year to send to us or our successors Provincial Grand Masters or to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the time being, an account in writing of your said proceedings and copies of aU such Eules, Eegulations or Orders as shall be made as aforesaid together with a Kst of the members of the Lodge, and such a sum of money as may suit the circumstances of the Lodge and reasonably be expected towards the Grand Charity. — Moreover We require you the said George Eawlinson, as soon as conveniently may be, to send an account in writing of what shall be done by virtue of these Presents. 126 FREEMASONRY IN THE Given at London under our Hand and Seal of Masonry this Eighth day of August, A.L. 5789, A.D. 1789. SAMUEL HULSE, p.g,m. Witness, James Galloway, P.G.J.W. Copy of Warrant of Constitution of the "Derwent" Lodge, No. 36, (Ancients) A.D. 1813, now No. 40, Hastings. ATHOLL, GRAND MASTER, Thomas Harper, d.g.m. Archibald Herron, s.G.w. Jeremiah Cranfield, j.g.w. ®0 all tvi}0tn it tnaxj concevn* ^^E the Grand Lodge of the most Antient and Honour- ^ffiiraji; tne Lrrana juoage oi tne most ivnuenr ana nonour- ^'K able Fraternity of Pree and Accepted Masons (according to the Old Constitutions granted by His Royal Highness Prince Edwin of York Anno Domini Nine hundred twenty and six, and in the Year of Masonry, Four thousand Nine hundred twenty and six) in ample Form assembled, viz. The Right Wor- shipful The Most Noble Prince John, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of AthoU, Miarquis and Earl of Tullibardine, Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle, Viscount Balquidder, Glenalmond and Glenlyon, Lord Murray Belveny and Gask, Constable of the Castle of Kincleaven, Lord of Man and the Isles, and Earl Strange, and Baron Murray of Stanley in the County of Gloucester, &c. &C. &C. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS. The Right Worshipful Thomas Harper, Esq., deputy grand PEOVINCE OF SUSSEX. 127 MASTER, The Eight "Worshipful Archihald No. 36. Herron, Esq., senior grand warden, and the Eight Worshipful Jeremiah Oranfield, Esq., JTJNIOK GRAND WARDEN (with the approbation and consent of the Warranted Lodges held within the Cities and Suburbs of London and Westminster), Do hereby authorise and empower our Trusty and Well- beloved Brethren, viz., The Worshipful Brother Thomas Sargent one of our Master Masons, The Worshipful Brother Henry Eogers his Senior Warden, and the Worshipful Brother Thomas Foster his Junior Warden to Form and Hold a Lodge of Pree and Accepted Masons aforesaid at the house known by the name or sign of the " Castle Inn," Hastings, or elsewhere in the County of Sussex, upon the first and third Wednesday in every month (being first duly registered pursuant to the statute) and on all season- able times and lawful occasions; And in the said Lodge (when duly congregated) to admit and make Free Masons according to the most Antient and Honourable Custom of the Eoyal Craft in aU Ages and Nations throughout the known World. And we do hereby farther authorise and empower our said Trusty and WeU-beloved Brethren, Thomas Sargent, Henry Eogers and Thomas Foster (with the consent of the Members of their Lodge), to nominate, chuse, and install their Successors, to whom they shall deliver this Warrant and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as Freemasons, Sec, and such Successors shall in like manner nominate, chuse and install their successors, &c. &c. &c. Such instal- lations to be upon (or near) every St. John's Day, during the continuance of this Lodge for ever. Providing the above named Brethren and aU their 128 FREEMASONRY IN THE Successors always pay due Eespect to this Eight "Worshipful Grand Lodge, otherwise this Warrant to be of no Force nor Virtue. Given under our Hands and the Seal of our Grand Lodge in London, this fifth day of April, in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirteen, and in the year of Masonry Five thousand Eight hundred and thirteen. EGBERT LESLIE, Grand Secretary. Note.— This Warrant is Registered in the Gramd Lodge Vol. 2, Letter B, 2nd April, 1755, Fol. 142. Entd. Edward Harper, d.q. sec. SEAl (seal J I-EOVINOE OT' SUSSEX. 129 AN Ode to Masonry, RECITED IN THE So. 624, HELD AT CHICHESTER, IN SUSSEX, ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHIJf THE EYANGELIST, December 27, 1811, AND OF THE ^RA OF MASONRY, 5811. BY A MEMBER OF THAT LODGE. CHICHESTER : PRINTED BY ORDER OF, AND FOR THE LODGE, (For Private Distribution only) By W. Mason. 1812. 130 FEEEMASONRY IN THE TO HIS GKACE, CHARLES DUKE OF RICHMOND, AND LENOX, LORD LIEUT. OF lEELAND, &c, &c., MASTER ; The Eev. JOLIFPE TUENELL, Acting Master; (In His Grace's absence) The Eev. W. TOUATT, Senior Warden ; J. POWELL, Esq., Junior Warden; AND THE REST OF THE OFFICERS AND BRETHREN OF THE LODGE OF FEIENDSHIP, No. 624. THE FOLLOWING TEIFLE, FEINTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THEm OEDEK, IS EESPECTFULLY INSCEIBED BY THEIE VEEY OBEDIENT SERVANT AND BROTHER, THE AUTHOE. Dec. 27, 1811. Nos haec novimus esse nihil. Martial. l-EOVINOE 01' SUSSEX. 131 pEELINGr an inclination to offer a tribute of acknow- ledgment to that lespectable Lodge who have honoured me with a place among them as a member, I hastily penned the following lines, and sent them anony- mously to our worthy Acting Master; that if they met his approbation, they might be recited at the approaching commemoration of one of our festivals. It foi-tunately happened that he put them into the hands of our able Senior "Warden, whose impressive recital not only procured them those highly flattering testimonies of approbation which they received; but made them appear even better than I knew them to be. The Lodge having ordered them to be printed, it would be affectation in me to say I feel the resolution other than an honor ; but it was one 1 did not expect : or probably the motive that made me withhold my name, would in that case, have induced me not to have wished so severe a proof of approbation, as being forced into print as a poet. But as the brethren have determined to put it to this test, I cannot but implore their utmost candor, in judging my involuntary intrusion upon them in this form. I sincerely wish I could render them more worthy of their approbation ; for in truth I fear the semblance they assumed from the reader's abilities, will vanish on their appearance in their new character. Taking this opportunity of returning the brethren those thanks for the honor they conferred on me at the meeting, from which my feelings at the moment incapa- citated me, I take leave to conclude ; wishing them, and every true Mason, the compliments of the present festive season, and many, many happy returns of our late joyous festival. J.K Chi-istmas, 1811. k2 132 FREEMASONRY IN THE ODE TO MASONEY. Invocation, v. 1— Beneficial Effects, v. 11 — Description of the Qualities of Masonry, v. 19 — Great men who have honoured Freemasonry, v. 25 — Arts and Sciences inculcated by Masonry, v. 37 — Morality promoted by it, v. 49 — Quali- fications necessary in a Candidate for Masonry, v. 53 — Figurative Emblems exemplified, \. 61 — Virtues encouraged by it, v. 67 — Wish that Masonry in general, and the Lodge of Friendship in particular, may flourish, v. 77 — Conclusion, v. 81. Hail Masonry ! mysterious craft sublime ! Who from the earliest infancy of time, Hast rear'd on high, thy venerable head, And o'er the world thy mystic doctrines shed : To honor thee, illustrious art ! this day 5 Thy sons convene, who own thy peaceful sway. Proud of thy honored name, we fondly own That name, which adds e'en lustre to a throne. Deign on us therefore kindly to impart Thy aid ; and cheer each brother's grateful heart. 10 niustrious type of Truth ! who radiant, cast Far from the east thy rays, driving each blast That chills the brighter pow'rs of mind, and brings That darkness which. from superstition springs; "Which ignorance, and error, in their trains 15 Bring to enslave the world, with horrid chains. Thee we implore, thy pow'rful aid to lend. Daughter of truth, each brother to befriend. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 133 Thy mystic craft encircles in its zone All that illustrious in art has shone ; 20 All that in science leads the joyous way, Where truth shines forth in splendid endless day. The great, the good, the learned and the wise Have sought with zeal the high masonic prize. Israel's great king,* bowed to thy craft divine 25 And in thy mystic rites was proud to shine ; That to thy greatest honors he had claims. His dome magnificent aloud proclaims. Crotona's^ sage,'the philosophic chief. Sought in thy mystic arms, his mind's relief, 30 And taught pre-eminent, to every clime Those truths that will endure to th' end of time ; While Wren's" great name to science ever dear. And Locke,'! and Newton,"^ on thy lists appear. While kings, and sages, grace thy honored roll, 35 Proudly we'll sound thy praise from pole to pole. Thy laws mysteriously include and teach All arts, that are within man's humhle reach ; AsTEONOMY sublime, which greatly shews The world's great Architect to all our views, 40 To whom in humble reverence we bow. Craving his aid to sanctify our vow. — Music and PoETEve to mend the heart, And Aechitectuee's ancient noble art : Geometey we find our firmest base, 45 a Solomon. b Pythagoras. c The Great Architect. d d To inform the reader who these great men were, would be an insult to his knowledge, e See the antient manuscript in the Bodleian library, commimicated with a commentaiy thereon by John Locke to the Earl of Pembroke; 1'34 FEEEMASONEY IN THE And to Numeric science give a place : To Agricultoke too, devote some care, And Chemistry with nature oft compare. We learn the chequered path of life to scan, And contemplate the changeful scene of man : 50 To check revenge, and every baneful strife. And calmly bear each sad vicissitude of life. CouKAGE and eoetitude alike must grace The man, who runs the mason's honored race ; For in thy bands, thou never dost admit 53 - One who on trial may be found unfit. Thy figurative art, the rudest block Of human natures, hardest unformed rock, Smooths into form, and fashions into shape. And lets no rough, or faceless point escape. 60 While by the level all our acts are tried, Upright as plumb lines, truth becomes our guide ; While on the square we deal and ne'er mislead Keep within compass is the mason's creed. From that most sacred book* our laws are given, 65 Which form a base to raise the soul to heaven. Thy noble science in her lucid train The greatest of the virtues, does Qontain. Faith in the world's great architect divine, Hope in the holy lodge above to shine, 70 And Charity, that heavenly meek-eyed maid, Whose wide expanded mantle with its shade Conceals, from every scrutinizing glare. Those harsher qualities, that all men share. Come to our aid, while we like brethren true, 75 In deeds of Charity give Masonry her due. f The Bible. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 135 ! may thy sons, blest Masonry ! combine Feiendship eternal, Ohaeity benign. May we, tbe " Lodge of Feiendship," ever prove A Lodge of Friendship, Charity and Love. 80 While Geoeges directs the higher powers aright, And generous RichmondIi rules our lesser* Hght, By their example swayed we reach the goal, And Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty, crown the whole. FINIS. g H.E.H. the Prince Regent, Grand Master of England. h His Grace the Duke of Rioimond, &c., &o., Master of the Lodge of Friendship, No. 624. i This is to be understood in a figurative, and not in a maaonic point of view. 136 FREEMASONRY IN THE SUSSEX PEOVINCIAL GRAND LODGE. Worshipful Brother, I herewith transmit, for the information of your Lodge, a statement of the P.G. Treasurer's accounts, as examined and passed by a Committee appointed for that purpose, at the late Provincial Meeting held at Brighton, on the 24th July last past ; — also a copy of the proceedings of the adjourned Lodge, assembled on the day following, at the Old Ship Hotel, by command of the R.W.P. Grand Master. I am, W. Sir and Brother, Yours very fraternally, D. JACQUES, P.G.S. & E. North Street, Chichester, August, 1823. Eeport of the proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge, appointed to examine into the several charges sent before them, by command of the E.W.P.G. Master, at the adjourned meeting on the 25th July, 1823. Resolved Unanimously, — That the whole of the charges preferred against the Members of the Cinque Port Lodge, (now York. Lodge) No. 587, have been most clearly and satisfactorily proved, and we most respectfully beg to inform your Grace, that the whole of the proceedings of the above Lodge, from the first of December, 1822, up to the present period, were grossly illegal and unconstitutional, and greatly subversive of all the established regulations of the craft. Signed, by command of the Provincial Grand Lodge, D. JACQUES, P.G.S. & E. Brother Charles Bew, v. E.W. Brother S. J. TuFNELL.— This case consisted of six charges, preferred and transmitted by the complainant to His Grace the Duke of Richmond, against the D.P.G.M. PEOVmCB OF SUSSEX. 137 On the complainant being called upon to proceed, he, with much equivocation, declared himself unable to sub- stantiate the charges he had preferred, and begged permission wholly to withdraw them unread. This request the majority of the Brethren appeared willing to comply with, but being most powerfully and eloquently appealed to by Brother B. Gregory, P.G.S.B. on the grounds of the in- justice of permitting charges regularly preferred to be so withdrawn, without the Brethren being made acquainted with the real nature of them ; and considering the character and reputation of the D.P.G.M. to be materially affected by the groundless nature of these charges, he submitted the propriety of their being made known, as the only means of exculpating Brother Tufnell from the accusations set forth. This was seconded by Brother Winton, P.G. Standard Bearer, upon which the P.G. Secretary rose, considering himself implicated in the last charge, and demanded, as a matter of right in his own behalf, that they should be read. It was therefore ordered accordingly, when Brother Gregory read and commented upon them in such a manner as to draw forth the just indignation of the chair against the complainant ; and the whole of the charges preferred by Brother Bew against the D.P.G.M. were unaTdmrnisly dismissed as frivolous, vexatious, and unfounded ; and it was recommended that the opinion of this Lodge should be recorded on its minutes, in strong terms of indignation against the promoter of these charges. Brother Charles Bew then apologised to the D.P.G. Master and the P.G. Secretary, which apology was accepted. Signed, by command of the Provincial Grand Lodge, D. JACQUES, P.G.S. & E. XoDGE OF St. Eocque's Hill,* No. 52, v. Henry Watson. — This was a ease of complaint, to be heard on * This title is an assumed one. The " Lodge of Harmony," No. 52, could mot, in my opinion, claim any connection with this long defunct Lodge. [Avthob's note.] 138 FEEEMASONEY IN THE petition, against Henry Watson, J.W. of the York Lodge, No. 587i for accusing certain Brethren of the Lodge, No. 52, of a •' deep, base, and villainous conspiracy " against a person of the name of James Collins, (now in the employ of the said H. Watson, and a member of the Lodge 587, but formerly of the Lodge, No. 52,) for the purpose of injuring his character and reputation. Henry Watson, being regularly summoned three several times by the Tyler, and not appearing. Brother B. Gregory, member of the Lodge, No. 52, (who appeared in behalf and at the request of his Brethren of the said Lodge,) prayed permission for certain letters to be read relative to the case ; — the Lodge having heard three of the said letters, and the remarks of Brothers the D.P.G. Master, the P.G. Secretary, and P.G. Superintendent of Works, all implicated by Watson, — it was resolved unanimously. That it be respectfully and humbly requested that bhe P.G. Master would continue the suspension of Henry Watson during his pleasure, at the same time declaring the former order of suspension to have been just and legal ; and further, that his Grace will be pleased to take such steps as may lead to the expulsion of Collins from the Society at large. Signed, by command of the Provincial Grand Lodge, D. JACQUES, P.G.S. & E. Brighton, 28th July, 1823. I have read and do approve of the above Eeport, and command that the same be forthwith made known to every Lodge in my Province. (Signed) " EICHMOND," &c., P.G.M. In consequence of the above Eeport and recent pro- ceedings of the Lodge, No. 587, the Master, Wardens, and Members of that Lodge have been suspended from all and every of their masonic functions, and their case referred to the Grand Lodge of England. By command of the P.G.M., D. JACQUES, P.G.S. & E. PROVINCE OF SUSSEX. 139 Ci fiO O (M O '-•CO O CO CO OOC^ OO OO O IC OS «3 CO Ol irtQO C No. 721, constituted in 1820. On the 27th of the same month, a Lodge of Emergency was convened for the purpose of passing Bro. Leggett. On the 14th of June, Mr. George Verrall, of Worthing, was proposed for initiation, and it was decided to hold the annual Festival on St. John's Day. On this day Mr. VerraU was ballotted for and elected ; he was only proposed o2 24 HOWAED LODGE OF ten days previously; this act was in opposition to the spirit of the constitutions, as it was not done at a regular Lodge. The candidate was in attendance and was initiated. Bro. E. Lee, P.M., was elected W. Master for the ensuing year, and after the dinner the Lodge was at a late hour closed ; there was no Lodge held in July, but at the meeting in August, Bro. Marthew was passed and the W.M. appointed his officers as follows : Bros. Wilson and Pinch having been elected Treasurer and Tyler, T. Parrenden, S.W., Cole, J.W., Orees, S.D, Burberry, J.D., Hersee, I.G., Harmer, Steward, Wilson, Secretary, and Calkin, Organist. On the ] 3th September, the W.M. installed his officers, to each of whom he delivered a charge, after which he rehearsed the ceremony of the first degree. Bro. Farrenden was a visitor at this meeting, as well as at the second Lodge in October, and the first in November; we suppose this brother had some business at Arundel, for it was a long distance for him to come, though he was known to be a zealous and energetic mason : at this latter meeting on the 8th of the month, Bro. Marthew was raised, and then at the three next meetings the Lodge was not opened. On January ] 0th, 1825, Bro. Leggett was raised, and Bro. the Eev. E. Cartwright, Prov. Grand Chaplain, was proposed as a joining member; this brother edited the posthumous works of the Eev. Jas. Dallaway ; and on the 14th February, he was unanimously elected, at which meeting Mr. Wimble was proposed, he being electad at the meeting on the 14th March. A petition was read from one of the members praying for relief, and he was voted five pounds ; Bro. J. Byass was proposed as a joining member ; and the meeting expressed their approval of the purchase of an engraving of His Grace the Duke of Eichmond and Gordon, Prov. Grand Master. On March 28th, Bro. Byass was elected, and Bro. Marthew was proposed to be rewarded with the degree of BROTHERLY LOVE. 25 a P.M. of A. and S, the first convenient Lodge night, on his giving the necessary proofs of his qualification. On the 9th May, Mr. Wimble was initiated. The Festival of St. John was celebrated on the 24th June, there being twelve members present, and Bro. Wilson was again elected W. Master for the ensuing year ; he was not invested until August 8th, when he took his place as W.M., and on the 12th of September, Bro. Wimble was passed. "On the 16th October, there was a good muster of the brethren, namely ten, and the W.M. appointed his officers, Bros. Lee and Finch being elected as Treasurer and Tyler : they were T. Farrenden, S.W., C. C. Cole, J.W., E. Lee, P.M., Secretary,. T. Crees, S.D., D. Dyer, J.D., J. Hersee, I.G., and W. Calkin, Organist. For the next three meetings the Lodge was not opened> there being no names entered for the first two ; the only business at the Lodge on the 12th December was a resolu- tion not to celebrate the Festival of St. John. The Lodge was not again opened till the 23rd January, 1826, neither did it open on the 13th February, but on the 27th of the same month the Lodge subscribed for one copy of Illustrations of Masonry, by Dr. Oliver, some of the members also subscribing ; Bro. Wimble was raised in March ; in April the Lodge was opened and closed, but in May and June it was not, and, consequently, no arrangement was made for celebrating the Annual Festival, though the Brethren assembled on the 24th June to the number of seven, again re-elected Bro. Wilson as W.M. and afterwards adjourned to dinner. The Lodge was not opened in July and August, so the officers were not appointed until September, when they were invested as follows : Bros. Cole, S.W., Wimble, J.W., Dyer, S.D., Wheeler, J.D., Hersee, LG., E. Lee, P.M. Secretary and Treasurer, and Finch, Tyler. 26 HOWAED LODGE OF On the 9th October, a letter was read from Bro. Hinton, stating that the.Prov. G.M. had appointed him Prov. G. Secretary, and that all communications were to he forwarded to him or to the D.P.G.M., and it was proposed that Bro. Wimble be rewarded with the degree of a P.M. of A. and S. the first convenient Lodge night. At the next four meetings nothing appears to have been done but simply to confirm the minutes ; the Lodge did not meet on the fourth Monday in December as it 'fell on the 25th, Christmas Day. At the second meeting afterwards, on January 22nd, 1827, a letter was read from the Lodge" at Lewes, dated January 1st, but it does not state to what it referred.* The Lodge was not opened for the second meeting in February ; and at the first meeting in the next month, " Mr. Edward Burton, Manager of the Theatre of this Town," was pro- posed as a candidate, and Bro. Wilkinson, of the " Lodge of Felicity," No. 75,-f- was present as a visitor ; and at the next Lodge on the 26th of the same month, the follow- ing visitors from the " Koyal Sussex " Lodge, 720, Worth- ing, were present, viz., Bros. Sarsons, W.M., MacWherter, S.W., Anderson and Mackinock, probably in honor of Mr. Burton who was unanimously elected and initiated at this meeting ; this is the last entry in the first Minute Book, and it is written on the inside of the cover. The next meeting, on the 9th April, is recorded in the Second Minute Book, and the only business done was con^ firming the minutes. On the Srd May the Lodge was "Convened upon Emergency," the Lodge was not opened, but the W.M. informed the brethren present " That he convened the * This letter referred to charges 'which had been made against Bro, Harry Winton, P.M., " South Saxon Lodge," and which had been investigated and disproved. t This Lodge still exists as No. 68, meeting at the " Ship and Turtle," Leadenhall Street, London. teEOTHEKLY LOVE. 2? meeting for the purpose of informing tbem that the Provincial Grand Lodge was to be held at Horsham on the 9th inst., and it was agreed that, provided six members of the Lodge attended the P.G. Lodge, the sum^ of five pounds should be allowed out of the Funds of the Society, and if a less number, then the sum of four pounds : " the Lodge was not opened on the 14th May, but on thg 1.1 th June the W.M. stated that he had attended the P.G. Lodge, accompanied by Bros. Cole and Crees, and he gave an account of the proceedings of the day which is not entered on the minutes : it was also resolved at this meeting to commemorate the "Annual Festival" on the 24th June, when Bro. Crees was unanimously elected AV.M., and the sum of Three pounds was voted towards the expenses of the dinner: on the 9th July, Bro. Crees was installed as W.M., and at the next meeting on the 15th August, he appointed the following brethren to the various offices, Bros. Wimble, S.W., Cole, J.W., Dyer, S.D., Wheeler, J.D., Hersee, I.G., Byas, Steward, and Lee, Secretary. Bro. Wilson was elected Treasurer, and Bro. Finch, Tyler. On the 8th October a letter from the P.G. Secretary was read, stating that " Bro. Attree, of Brighton, had been appointed D.P.G. Supt. of Eoyal Arch Masonry." For several meetings there is nothing of any importance recorded, there being no work, so the minutes were simply confirmed, the Lodge being sometimes opened in the Second Degree. On January 14th, 1828, a prospectus of the " History of Initiation," by Bro. Dr. Oliver, was laid before the meeting, and it was resolved that the "Lodge should subscribe for one copy," and the names of four of the members present were down for one copy each, but, . on turning to the list of subscribers to the first edition of this interesting work, published in 1829, we find the Lodge is down for two copies, and seven of the members are down 28 HOWARD LObGE Ot for nine copies, and that Bro. Wilson is styled Past Prov. Grand Senior Warden ; strange to say we only find one other Sussex Lodge subscribing, the "Wellington" at Eye, and no individual members of any of the other Lodges in the Province. On the 11th February it was decided " to pay the Landlord one shilling for iiring and candles," so it appears that the Lodge had previously not been charged for the use of the room at Bro. Hersee's establishment ; on the 24th March two visitors were present, Bro. Eandell of the "Amity " Lodge, No. 229, now 137, Poole, and Bro. Mason of the " British" Lodge, Cape of Good Hope, No. 637, now 334 : Mr. Lowry was proposed, and on the l^th April he was elected a candidate; two visitors were present, viz., Bros. Martin and Sevatridge, but it does not state to what Lodge or Lodges they belonged. On the 12th May, it was unanimously ordered that "the Candlesticks and other Decorations be new gilt and lacquered, and that the three Pedestals be painted in imitation of marble ; " it was also resolved to commemorate the ensuing Festival of St. John by a Dinner to be provided for twelve members certain, and that three pounds be appropriated towards the expenses out of the Funds of the Lodge, and Mr. Lowry being in atten- dance was duly initiated. On the 9th June, Bro. George Augustus Coombes was proposed as a joining member, and it was unanimously resolved to postpone the celebration of the, " Festival of St. John the Baptist " till Thursday, the 24th July, owing to several of the Brethren being unavoidably prevented from being present on the 24th instant. On the 14th July, Bro. Coombes was elected a member, and Bro. Wimble was elected W. Master for the year ensuing. On the 24th July the Lodge "was convened to celebrate the Festival of St. John by a dinner," eight SeotHbSly love. ■ SD members besides the Tyler were present, and Bros. Eandell and Sevatridge visitors. " The Lodge did not open, but about half-past four o'clock the Brethren sat down to an excellent dinner, and spent the remainder of the day in Harmony and Social Mirth : " and on the 1 1th August, Bro. Sevatridge, Custom Tide Surveyor of Littlehampton, was proposed as a joining member : he was unanimously elected on the ] 3th October, the Lodge not being opened in September. On the 10th November, Bro. Wilson, P.M. as W.M., Bro. Lowry was passed to the second degree : the Lodge was not opened till the 8th December, when a letter was read from, the Lymington Lodge, the " New Forest '' Lodge, now numbered 319, " touching the good behaviour of Bro. Sevatridge who lately belonged to that Lodge," and Bro. Wimble was installed W.M. : at the next meeting, on the 22nd of the same month, he appointed the following brethren as his officers, viz., Bros, the Rev. — Cartwright, S.W., Cole, J. W., Dyer, S.D., Wheeler, J.D., Lee, Secretary, and Crees, Steward ; and Bros. Wilson and Finch were elected as Treasurer and Tyler, all the brethren appointed to office were not present, but the W.M. desired their presence at the next regular Lodge to install them : he, however, did not attend the three next meetings, and the Lodge was not again opened till the 23rd February, 1829, when "the minutes were confirmed," and it was then closed. On the 9th March, " it was resolved on a motion duly made and seconded, that the Treasurer do lay a statement of the Lodge Accounts before the brethren on the next regular night of meeting." The Lodge was not opened on the two next regular nigbts of meeting, but, on the 27th April, an Emergency meeting was held " to consider the future place for holding tbe Lodge, in consequence of Bro. Hersee, the Landlord, being about to give up the house in which they were 30 HOWAED LOSGE Of assembled," and it was unanimously resolved that the W.M. make arrangements with Mr. Hood, the Landlord of the " Norfolk Arms " Inn. On the first Lodge at their new place of meeting, on the 11th May, ten members were present; this is more than had attended for some time, and the W.M. informed the brethren that, subject to the sanction of the Lodge, he had agreed to pay Mr. Hood " two shillings and six-pence " for the use of his room on each night of meeting, which was agreed to, and it was decided to celebrate the Annual Festival The Lodge was not opened on the 8th June : on the 24th, twelve members were present and one visitor, Bro. Tamplin, of Brighton; a letter was read from Bro. W. Raper, of Chichester, intimating that the Prov. Grand Master had appointed him Prov. Grand Secretary in the place of Bro. Hinton, and requesting that all communica- tions be forwarded to him in consequence of the resigna- tion of the Deputy Prov. Grand Master, the Eev. S. J. TufneU. Brej. Wilson was again elected as W.M. for the ensuing year, and the brethren adjourned for dinner, the Lodge being closed at i p.m. From this date the atten- dance of Bro. Wilson, who was present with few exceptions till within this last year, begins to fall off. 'The Lodge was not opened in July, but in August he was present and after the Lodge was opened in the second degree, it was proposed and seconded—" that Bro. Lowry be this evening raised to the sublime degree of a M.M.," which was accordingly carried out. In September the Lodge was not opened, but at the first meeting in October the iniuutes were confirmed, and the transactions of the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge were read, which was very seldom omitted to be done when they were received. The minutes were con- firmed on the 26th inst., and again on the 9th November. BROTHERLY LOVE. 31 The Lodge was not opened on the next two regular nights of meeting, and on the 28th December, the minutes were conflrmed, the report of the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge was read, and the Lodge adjourned till the second Monday in March next, emergency excepted. The W.M. had only attended once since his election, no officers had heen appointed, the attendance of the members had decreased, and evident signs of decay had set in, owing, no doubt, to continually electing a Past Master to the chair, and also to the laxity of the members in not enforcing the Bye-Laws, or we should not have heard of the resolution req^uesting the Treasurer to lay before the Lodge a statement of the accounts, for, according to Clause 6, under the head of "Treasurer," his accounts should have been examined and passed four times in every year : there is nothing in our opinion which will bring about dissatisfaction in a Lodge sooner than the omission to lay before the members a regular financial statement of its position, and this omission combined with a monopoly of the chair is sure to result in a disaster. A W.M. is requested to impart instruc- tion to his subordinates, and surely any P,M. who has the welfare of his Lodge at heart would take care not to be flattered too often by being considered the only one in the Lodge capable of discharging the duties of W.M., but would find some members who could with some slight assistance manage to discharge those duties. On the _ 8th March, 1830, there was no business hut the reading of the Grand Lodge report of the previous December, and the meeting adjourned till the second Monday in May, when the Lodge was not opened ; there were present Bros, Lee, P.M., Crees, P.M., Cole, Hersee, and Finch, Tyler, and we find these to have been the most regular attendants from the commencement of the minutes, but after this date the name of Bro. Lee disappears. The next meeting was not till the 21st September, 1831, an interval of sixteen mouths ; Bro. Wilson was the 32 HOWAEb LODGE M W.M., and Bros. Blanch, Seller, Crees, and Wimble, Past Masters, and four other members ; there was no mention of its being an emergency meeting : if it was not, its proceedings were most irregular ; two candidates, Messrs- Viney and Miller, were proposed and ballotted for, and Bro. Pearse was proposed as a subscribing member, to be ballotted for that evening " as he is so well known," the three candidates were all unanimously approved. The next meeting was on the 28th of the same month, when the two candidates proposed and elected at the last Lodge were initiated, and another candidate was proposed. The brethren did not assemble again till the 21st Novem- ber ; we think that an influx of candidates of the locality should have induced a more regular assembly of the Lodge, but such was not the case, for the next two years the meetings were at long intervals, and evidently show a want of zeal on the part of the W. Master : at this last meeting there were twelve members present besides the Tyler, and Mr. Minister was ballotted for and initiated. They did not meet again till the sixth of February, 1832, when it was proposed that the three recently initiated brethren should be passed at the next Lodge, which was on the 20th of the same month, when they were all three passed to the second degree : they met again in April when it was proposed that the three Fellow Crafts who were present should be raised to the third degree the next Lodge night. This, after an interval of five months, was held on the 17th September, when Mr. Brewer was proposed, and there appears to have been an attempt to retjirn to their regular bi-monthly meetings, as it was resolved " that the Lodge shall meet on that day fortnight for the purpose of raising the three candidates for the third degree," and summonses were to be sent to all absent brethren ; so the Lodge was held on the 8th of October, when Bro. Brewer was elected, and the three brethren raised. There is no BROTHERLY LOVE. 33 record of the candidate being initiated, this is an omission on the part of the Secretary, for at the next meeting, on the 12th November, it was resolved that Bro. Brewer be passed to the second degree the next Lodge night ; however, he was not ptesent, so there was nothing done but reading and confirming the minutes. At the next meeting, on the 10th December, Bro. George Augustus Coombes, late of the " Plato" Lodge, Cambridge,* was proposed as a joining member; Bro. Brewer was present, but there is no entry of his receiving the second degree ; he probably however was passed, for at the Lodge on the 28th January, 1833, it was resolved that he be raised the next Lodge night. The number of the Lodge is now given as 64. Up to the end of the previous year the minutes had been written by only two hands, viz., Bros. Lee and Wilson : the former's name had not appeared as being present since May, 1830; the records from then till now being written by Bro. "Wilson, who still sat as W.M., though there is no mention of his re-election, neither had any officers been appointed. At the aforenamed meeting there were six members present, whose names were initialed as filling the different offices, and from this time till the end of the records in 1838, some three or four scribes appear to have taken a part. There is no entry of Bro. Coombes having been ballotted for, and at the next meeting, on the 25th February, Bro. Wilson was present and " gave lectures in each degree." The next meeting was on the Sth April, when it appeats that Bro. Brewer had been raised at one of the previous Lodges, for on the proposition of Bro. Crees, the Lodge was opened in the fourth or P.M.'s degree, and " Bros. Parish, Miller, Sevatridge, Viney, and Brewer were * Constituted by the " Modems" in 1793, as the " New Cambridge " Lodge, No. 515, Cambridge, subsequently changed to "School of Plato," and erased in 1859. 34 HOWARD LODGE OF installed P.M.'s of A. and S., and passed the chair in ancient form," and Bro. Wimble proposed " Bro. Hill of the 'South Saxon Lodge' as P.M. of A. and S. on some future occasion " which was agreed to. After an interval of five months the Lodge met on the 9th September, and Bro. Hill was present as a visitor, but there is no mention of any ceremony being carried out. Bro. Wilson was present and promised to make the necessary returns of the brethren to the Grand Lodge. They assembled again on the 13th January, 1834, and Bro. Coombes was present for the firsl time, and acted as Secretarj', pro. tem. A Mr. Smith was proposed as a candidate. They met again on 10th February, Bro. Coombes acting as Treasurer and Secretary, and the candidate, was initiated. Then again on the 16th of the same month, but it is not stated for what purpose; it was proposed seconded, and agreed to, that Ero. Smith be passed to the second degree at the next Lodge, on his giving the neceesary proof ; and " he was tried and found to have attained such a proficiency in the Craft that his claim was unanimously admitted." The next proposition probably gives the reason for this meeting ; it was " that the Lodge be removed to another place, unless the inconvenience to which the Lodge for some time had been subjected be remedied." However, we hear no more of this complaint, and we are under the impression that the decline of the Lodge rested with the members themselves. They do not meet again till May, when Bro. Smith was passed, and Bro. Crees suggested that the Grand Lodge be informed of the Lodge having changed its place of meeting ; they had met at the " Norfolk Arms " for over five years, and it was probably owing to communications being still addressed to the " Wheat Sheaf," that it occurred to Bro. Crees that the same had not been done ; then follows an interval of four months tiU September, when ten BEOTHEELY LOVE. 35 members -were present, and Bro. Smith was raised to the third degree. Then comes a longer interval, for they do not meet till the sixth of April, 1835 ; this could not have been a regular night of meeting for it was the first Monday in that month ; nine members were present, and Bro. Wilson pro- posed " Bro. Coombes as W.M. for the ensuing year, which being seconded by Bro. Crees, he was elected by acclama- tion, to be installed on the next Lodge night with his officers." They met again on the eleventh of May, there were only three members besides the Tyler present, and Mr. E. Blake Duke was proposed as a candidate. The meetings appear to have been very irregular, for the next is on the 18th ol the same month, when Mr. Duke was unanimously approved. Bro. Coombes was present as W.M., but nothing is mentioned of his having been installed. On the 16th June-^this must have been the third Monday in the month — Mr. Duke was initiated, there being nine members present and one visitor, Bro. Butler ; it was also resolved that the Festival of St. John be celebrated, which took place on that day. The W.M. was present and six others, and this is the last time they held their Annual Festival. Their next meeting was on the regular day, viz., July 15th, when, " on a proposition duly made and seconded, it was unanimously ordered, that the Treasurer do lay a statement of the Funds of the Lodge before the Brethren on Monday next, the 20th inst. ; and it was also ordered that the Secretary do apply to Bro. Wilson for the proper form and method of applying to the Grand Lodge for certificates ; " at this meeting we for the first time hear of the penalty being imposed upon absentees, and we are inclined to think that the Bye-Law respecting the same had never been enforced, though the wording of the minute tends to convey the contrary, viz., "Bros. Wilson, Calkin, 36 HOWAED LODGE OF and Minister, were amerced in the customary iines for non- attendance," and the first section of the first degree was worked ; this is also the first mention of working the sections, and we helieve that to Bro. Smith must be given the credit of setting so good an example. At the next meeting, on the tenth of August, Bros. Coombes, W.M., "Wilson, Calkin, and Minister were fined for being absent. They met again on the fourth Monday in September, and Bro. Duke was passed. Their next meeting was on November the ninth, when Bro. Smith, the Senior Warden, acted as Master, and the first and second sections of the first degree were worked ; at the meeting in December, Bro. Duke was raised, the W. Master being present and acting as P.M., and this being the last time his name appears on the records. Bro. Wilson filled the chair probably for the purpose of conducting the ceremony of the third degree ; they do not assemble again till March, 1 836, but the Lodge was not opened, and the entry of the names of the two or three members present is given with the same result for every month up till October, when Bro. Wilson, who had not attended since March, acted as W. Master; six other members were present and two visitors, Bro. John William Bake, of the " Lodge of Fortitude," No. 170,* Plymouth, and Bro. John Hoyland, No. 87t ; the only work done was " the W. Master exercises the brethren in the first and second sections of the first degree," and " Bro. Crees was instructed to provide candles for the Lodge ; " this looks as if they intended to continue their meetings, but on 14th November there were only two members and the Tyler present, so the Lodge was not opened ; in the next month the Lodge completed its exis- tence of " one hundred years," but centenary commemora- * This Lodge was then No. 122, now 105. f It Is difficult to identify this Lodge as the name is not given, most likely the " Mount Lebanon," No. 73, London, or " Fortitude," Manchester, now No. 64. bkotheHly love. 37 tions were not then considered of much importance, and the celebration of the same was left as in many other instances to he carried out by a later generation. Por two years the members did not assemble, probably owing to some petty jealousies which would very likely arise in a Lodge where one or two had possessed full authority for several years, and expected the same to con- tinue : especially when one or two young Masons, and perhaps over zealous ones, dared to put in force those rules and regulations which had so long been neglected. The next meeting was on October the tenth, 1838, and as this was on a Wednesday it was probably called for the purpose of proposing a candidate, viz., Mr. 0. H. Bennetts, of Worthing, and " that he be balloted for on Thursday evening, the first of November next ; " they accordingly met on that day and there were present Bros. Wilson, P.M., as W.M., Smith, S.W., Duke, J.W., Crees, I.G., and Finch, Tyler ; the candidate was elected and initiated. Then comes,a long Slumber of more than 20 years, this last entry being confirmed on July 19th, 1859, and being signed by J. Wilson, W.M. ; but, before entering on the particulars of the resuscitation of the Lodge, it will, we think, be interesting to add the names of those brethren who had been members of the Lodge since its removal from London in 1789, as many of them wiU be easily identified as old residents of the Town of Arundel and the neighbour- ing parishes of West Sussex. List of members of the " Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love" from 1789 to 1838: those who have the word "admitted" written against their names in the Eegister Book appear to be joining members. James Holmes Goble ... ••• 1789 Thomas Bull ... ••• » Charles Lane ••• ••• » James Byass • ■ • • • • » 38 HOWARD LODGE 01' James Holmes ... ... 1789 James Elliott ... ... „ EobertHorn ... ... 1790 Sir George Thomas, Bart. Inigo Freeman Thomas ... ... „ George Dehang ... ... „ Jno. Waller ... ... „ Thomas Towers ... ... „ Wm. Perkins ... ... „ Jno. Kitchener ... ... „ Jos. Gregson ... ... „ Thos. TUr Eobert Burfield ... ... 1791 Jno. Langrish ... ... „ Eobt. Budd ... not dated Harvey Byass .. „ Jos. Hinde ... ... 1794 Jno. Tuersley ... ... „ Jno. Hills ... ... 1798 S. Bennett ... ... „ Wm. Eobinson Thomas Foster (admitted) Leslie Phillips ... ... 1 79 9 Wm. Clarke Eobert Knowles ... ... „ Jos. Eitson ... ... „ Jonth. Eitson ... „ Thos. Crees ... ... 1800 Jno. Potter ... ,, Wm. Puttock > . . „ Wm. Miles (admitted)... Jno. Blanch ... ,y Hy. Overington Geo. Mant Geo. Heather BROTH EELY LOVE. 39 Jno. Crowther ^ ... ... 1800 Jas. Grant ... ... „ Peter Lane ... ... „ Chas. Christmas ... ... „ Thos. Jutton ... ... „ James Mannings ... ... „ J. B. Mant ... ... „ Jno. Everett (admitted) ... „ Jno. Jackson ... ... „ Jno. Downer ... ... 1801 Andrew Forest ... , ... „ Wm. Allen ... ... „ Jos. Smith ... ... „ Eohert Watkins ... ... " „ Geo. Eose ... ... „ Jas. Teasdale ... ... „ Thos. Burherry ... ... „ Thos. Deadman ... ... „ Jos. Graysdale ... ... „ Jas. Scott .. .... 1802 Jas. Williams ... ... » Geo. Deadman ... ... » Jno. Brown ... ••• » Eichd. lally white ... ■•• « Geo. Glossop ... ••• » Wm. Woods .-. ••• » Jno. Hersee ■•. ••• » Eichd. Triggs ... ••• » Wm. Thorne - -.. •■• » Jos. Smart ••• •■• » Wm. Till ... — 1803 Geo. Street ... ••■ » Fulwer Graven ... • • • » Hy. Halstead ... ••• » Wm. Twine ••• ••• » p2 40 HOWABD LODGte OF Saml. Winter 1803 Jas. Souter » Jiio. Marshall (admitted) 1806 Jas. Warren » Jno. Keeping 1807 Ed. Elliott 1808 Jas. Seller (admitted) ... 1809 Wm. Davis » £d. Bateman » Jas. Sickelmore n Geo. Biddle f> Jos. Page (not registered) j> S. C. Peckett if Jno. Wilson i> Thos. Crowther 1810 Jos. White (admitted) ... « *Jno. Eeynolds Ehoads (Oxford Militia) ... « Eev. Jno. Youatt » Thos. King » Eev. S. J. Tuffnell (admitted) » Jas. Florence » Stephen Stone I) Samuel Stephens (admitted) » Eich. Dally w Jno. Pratt Michl. Tillstone 1811 Jas. Eice (admitted) 1812 Wm. Fuller 1813 Geo. Downer 1816 Edwin Lee 1817 Joseph Smart JJ Jas. Johnson t9 Jn6. Cranstone 1818 • This is the only member who. was probably not a resident in the Province. BROTHERLY LOVE. 41 Wm. Best 1818 Chas. Cole ■ * • • • ,i Wm. Bets ■ ■■ ... „ Jno. Finch !•• ••• J> Dl. Dyer f.. 1819 Jno. "Wheeler • •• „ Matthew Taylor • > ■ 1820 Thos. Farrenden • •■ 3, Hayden Hindel • ■• ... ff Hy. SeUer • ■ ■ 1821 Chas. Booker • •• ... Wm. Calkin ■ ■• ... ,f E. Wills (admitted ... 1822 — Parish (according to the Minute Book this brother was passed 8th April, having been probably initiated at the end of the previous year.) Edwd. Wills, Sen. . ■ . 1822 Wm. Hore . • ■ ... J, E. C. Pettybridge ... 1823 Jas. Leggett ... 1824 Chas. Marthew ... I.I ff Geo. YerraU ••. „ Eev. E. Cartwright (joined) 1825 John Byass ... » John Wimble . .. ■ •* jj Edw. Burton ... 1827 Chas. Lowry ... 1828 John Sevatridge (joined) » Geo. Viney ... 1831 Eupert Miller ... ••• J> Kobert Pearse fjoined) ... • ■ . J, Jas. Minister ... ••• » John Brewer ... 1832 G. A. Coombes (joined) • •• JJ — Smith ... 1834 42 HOWAED LODGE OF Eotert Blake Duke ... ... 1835 Chas. Hy. Bennetts ... ... 1838 RESUSCITATION OF THE LODGE. Transcript of Warrant of Confirmation. ZETLAND, G.M. TO all and every our Eight Worshipful, Worshipful and Loving Brethren. WE, Thomas Dundas, Earl of Zetland, Baron Dundas, of Aske in the County of York, &c., &c., &c.. Grand Master of the Most Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of England, s^^HEEEAS it appears by the Eecords of Grand Lodge ^KMrajiJLiiJiAO iz appears oy tne ±tecoras ot ijrand i^oage '^e^ that a Warrant, bearing date 21st of December, 1736, was issued under the Seal of Masonry author- izing certain brethren therein named to open and hold a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, at the " Black Dog " Inn, Castle Street, Seven Dials, in the parish of Saint Giles, in the County of Middlesex, and which Lodge was then No. 151. At the alteration of num- bers in 1756 it became No. ].36, at the alteration in 1770 it became No. 85, at the alteration in 1781 it became No. 7J, and in the year 1789, the said Lodge removed to Arundel, in the County of Sussex. At the alteration in 1792 it became No. 55, and in conse- quence of the Union of the two Fraternities of Free and Accepted Masons on the 27th December, 1813, it became No. 72, and by the general alteration of numbers in 1832, it became and is still registered in the Books of the United Grand Lodge, No. 64, and is BKOTHEBLY LOVE. 43 now held at the Town Hall, Arundel, in the County of Sussex, under the Title or Denomination of the No. 64. " HowAED Lodge op Brotherly Love." AND WHEREAS the Brethren now composing the said Lodge have by their Memorial represented to us that their said Warrant has accidentally been destroyed, and have prayed us to grant them a Warrant of Confirmation. Now know ye that we being satisfied of the reasonableness of the said request, do hereby grant this OUR 'warrant of confirmation unto our Eight Trusty and Well-beloved Brethren, John Wilson, Octavius P. Hart, John Hemery, Gavin Elliott Pocock, Henry Verrall, John S. Farmer, John Fabian, Vincent P. Freeman, William Henry Chit- tenden, George Tatham, and the other Brethren composing the said Lodge, authorizing and empowering them and their successors to continue to assemble and hold a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at Arundel aforesaid, on the third Tuesday of every month, or at such times as to the Brethren thereof may appear necessary, and be regulated by their Bye-Laws in conformity with the General Laws of the Craft, and then and there when duly congregated to make, pass, and raise Free Masons according to the Ancient Custom of the Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the known World. And further, at the petition of the said Brethren, We do appoint the said John Wilson to be the Master, the said Octavius P. Hart to be the Senior Warden, and the said John Hemery to be the Junior Warden, for continuing to hold the said Lodge under this Warrant of Confirmation until such time as another Master shall be regularly elected and installed, strictly charging that every Member who shall be elected to preside over the said Lodge, and who must previously have duly served as Warden in 44 HOWAKD LODGE OF a "Warranted Lodge, shall be installed in Ancient Form and according to the Laws of the Grand Lodge that he may thereby be fully invested with the dignities and powers of his office. And we do require you the said John Wilson to take special care that all and every the said Brethren are or have been regularly made Masons, and that you and they and all other the Members of the said Lodge do observe, perform, and keep the Laws, Eules, and Orders contained in the Book of Constitutions, and all others which may from time to time be made by our Grand Lodge, or transmitted by us or our Successors, Grand Masters, or by our Deputy Grand Master for the time being. And we do enjoin you to make such Bye-Laws for the government of your Lodge as shall to the majority of the Members appear proper and necessary, the same not being contrary to or inconsistent with the general Laws and Eegulations of the Craft, a copy whereof you are to transmit to us. And we do require you to cause all such Bye-Laws and Eegulations, and also an account of the proceedings in your Lodge, to be entered in a Book to be kept for that purpose. And you are in no wise to omit to send to us or our Successors, Grand Masters, or to the Eight Honourable Fox Maule, Baron Panmure of Brechin and Navar, County Forfar, K.T., G.C.B., &c. &c. &c., OUR deputy grand master, or to the Deputy Grand Master for the time being, at least once in every year a List of the Members in your Lodge and the names and descriptions of all Masons initiated therein, and Brethren who shall have joined the same, with the fees and monies payable thereon, it being our Will and intention that this O.ur Warrant of Confirmation shall continue in force as long only as you shall conform to the Laws and Eegulations of our Grand Lodge. And you the said John Wilson BROTHERLT LOVE. are further required, as soon as conveniently may be, to send us an account in writing of what shall be done by virtue of these presents. Given under our Hands and the Seal of the Grand Lodge of London, this 27th January, A.L., f.860, A.D. 1860. By Command of the M. W. Grand Master, PANMUEE, D.G.M. Wm. Grey Clarke, G.s. Eepeated applications from the Grand Lodge having been ignored, a peremptory demand dated Freemasons' Hall, July 9th, 1859, for the payment of dues to the Fund of Benevolence, and a summons to the next Quarterly Com- munication to show cause why the Lodge should not be erased from the EoU, appears to have awakened the dormant state of the surviving members, and on the nine- teenth of the same month a Lodge was held at the " Norfolk Hotel," the three following brethren being the principal officers, viz., Bros. John Wilson, P.M., as W.M., Chas. C. Cole as S.W., Eupert Miller as J.W., and the following as visitors, to some of whom must be given the credit of the present existence of the Lodge, for without their valuable aid there could have been little hope of ever restoring it to a regular workiug state ; — Bros. G. E. Pocock, the Provincial Grand Secretary, V. P. Freeman, the present P.G. Secretary, J. Fabian, 338, 0. Hart, 466, John Downer, late 64,. W. Verrall, 390, J. S. Farmer, 38 and 338 : the W.M. having appointed them to fill the vacant offices, the minutes of the last Lodge held on November 1st, 1838^ were read and confirmed ; the letter from Grand Lodge was then read, and it showed that the last payment to the Fund of Benevolence was made in March, 1 836, and the last name registered was that of Eobert Blake Duke ; it was thereupon " Eesolved th^t the dues from that date to June 40 HOWAED LODGE OF the thirteenth last be paid, which amounted to six pounds nineteen shillings and six-pence, for the three before mentioned brethren, and at the same time to express regret to the Board of General Purposes, that the same had been so Iqng neglected." The petition of Bro. Downer to the Grand Lodge was then signed by the W. Master and Wardens ; ten brethren were proposed as joining members and the Lodge was closed. A-t an emergency meeting on the 2nd August, the ten brethren were elected, nine of them hailing from Brighton, and one residing in the town, viz., Bro. Octavius Hart, who was elected Treasurer ; Bro. Downer was elected Tylen At the regular meeting on the 22nd of this month, . Bro. James Powell, of the " Union Lodge," Chichester, a member of the craft well known in Sussex and the south- eastern part of the neighbouring Province of Hampshire, was present as a visitor ; a letter -having been sent to the W.M. requesting that the names of three brethren to be balloted for as joining members be placed on the summons for this Lodge was then read, and they were duly elected ; the death of Bro. Downer, the Tyler, was announced, at the age of 86 years ; a Committee was appointed to revise the Bye-Laws; and the day of meeting altered to the fourth Friday. , At the meeting in September, Bro. C. C. Cole was elected Tyler, and the first candidate since the revival of the Lodge was proposed ; and on the 28th October a candidate who had been proposed by letter was, with the former elected, and both of them were initiated by the W.M. : eleven visitors were present to do honor to the W.M., and the following Resolution was then made and carried : — " That the brethren of the ' Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love,' No. 64, desire tb express the gratification with which they meet their Worshipful Master, Bro. John Wilson, on this day to celebrate his Masonic Jubilee, and they most cordially congratulate him on the satisfaction he BUOTHEELT LOVE. 47 must feel in having witnessed the successful resuscitation of this his Mother Lodge, which from unavoidable circum- stances, had been unable to meet for so many years : " by the old Eegister book it appears that Bro. Wilson was initiated on the 20th of October, 1809. At this meeting the following members were appointed to ofldce and invested : — Bros. 0. Hart, Treasurer, S.W., Hemery, J.W., G. E. Pocock, Secretary, Farmer, S.D., Freeman, J.D., Fabian, I.G. ; some candidates and joining members were proposed, and after business was over a banquet was held in honor of Bro. "Wilson, at which Bro. Pocock presided, the following visitors being present: Bros. Taylor, Prov. G. Chaplain, J. H. Scott, Prov. S.G.D., the now much respected D.G.M. of the Province ; Smithers, Prov. G.D. of C, F. Crew, P.M., No. 1, Secretary of the Masonic School for Girls, LowdeU, P.M., 338, Dixon, J.W., 338, Elliott, J.W., 45, Geere, 338, Curtis and Martin, 394. At the Lodge held in November the day of meeting was changed to the third Tuesday, and at the December meeting a vote of thanks was given to the W.M. for his presentation to the Lodge of a Silver Square and Compasses for the Master's pedestal. On the 17th January, 18G0, the following petition was forwarded to Grand Lodge : — " To the Eight Honourable the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of the United Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of England. Most Worshipful Grand Master, we, the under- signed, being regular registered Masons of the Lodges mentioned against our respective names, and subscribing members of the ' Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love,' (con- stituted in 1736) and being No. 64 on the register of the Grand Lodge of England, beg to submit the following facts to your consideration. '' It appears from our minute books that the Lodge which had been held in London was removed to Arundel 48 HOWARD LODGE OF in 1789, and was then No. 51 * At the Union in 1814 it was No. 72, and in 1832, when the list of Lodges was revised, it was No. 64. That from unavoidable circumstances the Lodge did not meet from 1836 till July, 1859, when it was resuscitated, and the arrears of Quarterage paid to the Grand Lodge and the Provincial Grand Lodge. " We have used every endeavour in our power to ascertain in whose possession the original Warrant of 1736 was last confided, and regret to say have failed in our endeavours to discover it, and we believe it to be lost ; but, having the prosperity of the Craft at heart, and being most anxious to conform to the Book of Constitutions, and to promote and diffuse the genuine principles of the art, we very earnestly pray for a Warrant of Constitution con- tinuing and confirming the said "Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love," No. 64, in all its rights, privileges, and immunities conferred by the original charter of 1736, and empowering us to meet as a regular Lodge at the Town Hall, Arundel, on the third Tuesday in every month, and there to discharge the duties of Masonry in a constitutional manner according to the forms of the Order and the laws of the Grand Lodge. " Dated at Arundel, this 1 7th day of January, 1860." The prayer of the petitioners was answered, the Warrant of Confirmation being dated 27th January, 1860, and endorsed " Panmure, D.G.M." Their meeting in February was for the first time held in the Town Hall, where they have ever since continued to assemble. In July, Bro. J. Wilson was installed W.M., and iip to this date sixteen brethren had joined the Lodge and seven candidates had been initiated. In July, 1863, a communication was received from Grand Lodge to the effect * The authorities of Grand Lodge appear to have copied this number in drawing up the Warrant of Confirmation, the No. was 6S and was 61 in 1792. (See petition for Centenary Warrant.) !beothekl¥ love. 49 that the Lodge would thenceforth stand in the register of Grand Lodge as No. 56. In July, 1866, Bro. Hart was for the second time installed W. Master, the number of members steadily- increasing, and in October of the same year, the day of meeting was altered to the third Thursday. In May of the following year the W. Master was removed by death, and at the next meeting Bro. Wilson was again elected to fill the chair, but his installation and the Annual Banquet were not held in July owing to the funeral. of the late Prov. G.M., Col. 0. Dalbiac, taking place on the same day ; strange to say Bro. Wilson, like his predecessor, did not live to complete his year of of&ce, for on Saturday, the first of February, 1868, a Lodge of Emergency was summoned by the S.W., Bro. Pabian, for the purpose. of paying the last act of respect to the remains of the late W. Master and Past S.G W. of the Province, whose remains were followed to the grave by the E. W. Lord G. Pelham, Prov. G.M., several ofScers, Present and Past, of the Prov. G. Lodge, and many other members of the Craft. At the regular Lodge meeting in March it was unani- mously resolved that an honorary membership be tendered to Bro. Gavin E.' Pocock, P.G.S.B., England, Prov. G. Secretary, and W.M., 271, in acknowledgment for exertions and invaluable assistance during the years 1859-60 when the Lodge was resuscitated, and, at the next meeting in May, a letter from Bro. Pocock was read expressing his thanks and acceptance of the same. At the Lodge in June, Bro. Fabian, P.M., the S.W.-who had acted as Master since the death of Bro. Wilson, was elected W.M. for the year ensuing, but at the meeting in July his election was not confirmed, owing to the desire of some of the members that a resident brother should fill the chair, a very laudable feeling no doubt, but a course which if persisted in would soon lead to the collapse of many 50 HOWARD LODGE OF country Lodges, especially when so few of the resident members take an active part in the working of their Lodge ; for we must all admit that hrethren residing at a distance wljo show their zeal by a regular attendance should, if com- petent to discharge the duties of Master in turn after qualifying themselves, if possible be unanimously approved in being elected to such an honourable position if they desire it ; however, at the Lodge in August, the J. W., Bro. T. U. Price, was elected Master, and it subsequently appears that the non-confirmation of the election of Bro. Fabian had its evil effects, for though it was proposed to alter the Bye- Laws by deferring the election of the Master to August, and the installation fco September, the latter ceremony could not be performed either in that or in the following month, owing to there not being sufficient P.M.'s present. In November, there being not one present, the Lodge was not opened, but at the regular Lodge in December, Bro. Price was installed, and the Annual Festival has since that time been held in that month, and we hope that no such petty jealousies will occur again to mar the harmony and perhaps check the prosperity of the Lodge ; in June, 1869, the date for election of the W.M. was altered to November. In March, 1870, Bro. the Eev. G. Eoss, P.M., "St. Andrews/' No. 1151, P. Prov. Gr. Chaplain, Cornwall, was elected an honorary member of the Lodge ; this brother made some exertions to form a Eoyal Arch Chapter, and endeavoured to enlist the assistance of some of the members of No. 38, "Union" Lodge, Chichester, and No. 1141, the " Mid Sussex " Lodge, Horsham, but without effect, and at such a result we are not at aU. surprised. The next year, strange to say, was a blank one with regard to an increase of numbers,for neither a candidate nor a joining member was proposed, but the W.M. took care to employ and instruct his brethren by occasionally rehearsing the different ceremonies, or by working a section or two. BEOTHEELY LOVE. 51 111 November, 1875, Bro. Charles Carpenter Cole, who had acted as Tyler for the last ten years died ; he was the oldest member of the Lodge, having been initiated in November, 1818. At the meeting held in December, 1877, the late William Arthur Butt, J.W., W.M. elect was installed in the chair of K.S., a brother who by his genial manner and generous disposition endeared himself to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and it was during his term of office in the March following, by a unanimous resolution, decided to petition the Most Worshipful Grand Master for a Centenary Warrant, and on May 16th, 1878, a petition engrossed on vellum was signed in open Lodge by the Master and Wardens and duly forwarded to the Grand Secretary's Office, Freemason's Hall, London. Towards the end of the following month the much wlshed-for Centenary Warrant was received from Grand Lodge, and at the regular meeting in July, the brethren were highly gratified by having the opportunity of inspect- ing the document. — See pages 54, 55, 56, 57. At the meeting in August, Bro. Francis was by the unanimous consent of the members presented with a Gold Centenary Jewel in acknowledgment of the trouble he had taken in drawing up the Petition to Grand Lodge ; it was at the same time decided to postpone the commemoration of the Lodge being placed on the roll of Centenary Lodges until the Annual Festival in December, but on that day, owing to unforeseen events the brother who had been elected for installation was unfortunately compelled to be absent, and he therefore declined the office, and the ceremony did not take place. The members present on this occasion were Bros. W. A. Butt, W.M., G. T. Evershed, P.M., as S.W., E. E. Street, J.W.. A. Hearn, Treasurer, T.U. Price, P.M., Secretary, P.P.G.D., RP. Garwood, P.M., W. Eead, P.M., P.P.G., Purst, A. H. Smith, S.D., T. Francis, P.M., 804, and 82 ttOWAKD LODGE Ot P. J. Emery ; the following visitors honored the Lodge with their presence :— the E.W. Sir W. W. Burrell, Bart., M.P., JProvincial Grand Master, the W. Bro. J. H. Scott, D.P.G.M., Bros. W. Sergisson, Prov. S.G.W., J. St. Clair, Prov. J.G.W., V. P. Freeman, Prov. G. Secretary, W. Hall, Prov. S.G.D., J. M. Kidd, Prov. GD.C, W. G. Sharp, Assistant Prov. G.D.C., C. Tompkinson, Prov. G. Supt. of Works, W. Farncombe, Prov. G. Sword Bearer, W. T. Nell, Prov. G. Purst., J. B. M'Whinney, A. J. Hawkes, E. Bright, J. Holford, Prov. Grand Stewards, and the following W. Masters of Lodges : H. Davey, " Eoyal Brunswick," 732, Brighton, T. Morris, "Tyrian," 1110, Eastbourne, E. T. Byass, " Ockenden," 1465, Guckfield, and J. Eberall, " St. Cecilia," 1636, Brighton. The brethren assembled at three o'clock in the after- noon, and the usual formalities of opening the Lodge and reading the minutes having been get through, the Prov. G.M.,the D.P.G.M., and the Prov. G. Wardens were greeted in the usual manner, the Centenary Warrant was passed round for inspection, and the members were congratulated by Bro. J. H. Scott on being the possessors of such a document ; Bro. W. A. Butt then presented the Lodge with a Life Subscribership in the Eoyal Masonic Boys' School of the value of ten guineas, in commemoration of his year of ofBce as W. Master, for which he was heartily thanked. A vote of thanks to Sir W. W. BurreU was then passed for his presence with his officers on this auspicious occasion, to which the Prov. G.M. responded in his usual happy style : the Lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the Norfolk Hotel, where the visitors were entertained and a pleasant evening spent, — one we trust long to be remembered by all present, — and it is to be hoped that the members will take a greater pride in their Mother Lodge now she has attained such a position. At this period there were thirty-five members on the roll, a very respectable muster for a Lodge situated ia a scantily populated district. BEOTHEELY LOVE. 53 Since the resuscitation in 1859, 48 candidates have been initiated and 38 brethren have joined the Lodge, and the following- members have fiUed the chair : — Jro. J. Wilson 1859-60 » » ••• 60-61 „ O.P.Hart 61-62 „ M, Fressen 62-63 „ H. Gr. Baynes 63-64 „ J.P.Cole 64-65 „ J. Udal ... 65-66 „ 0. P. Hart 66-67 (second time) „ J. Wilson 67-68 (third time) ,„ T.U.Price 68-69 „ G. Light ... 69-70 „ G. T. Evershed 70-71 „ J. N. Stonor 71-72 „ A. 0. Shout 72-73 „ J. Fabian 73-74 „ W. Bead... 74-75 „ E. B. Garwood 75-76 „ J. T. Suter 76-77 „ W. A. Butt 77-78 The following members have been appointed to office Provincial Grand Lodge : Bro. J. Wilson Prov. S.G.W., 1860 „ O.P.Hart „ G, Deacon, 1863 „ H. G. Baynes ... „ „ Pursuivant, 1863 „ J.P.Cole „ „ Organist, 1864 „ T. U. Price „ „ Deacon, 1871 „ W. Eead „ „ Pursuivant, 1877 „ G. T. 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