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Masonic Intelligence.
articles of the Constitutions , ancl which suggestions were unanimously approved . The account of the receipt ancl expenditure of the Girls' School was laid before the Grand Lodge . The following resolutions were then moved , after some brief remarks , by Brother Crucefixand seconded by acclamationthe Grand Lodge
, , standing : — " That a dutiful address be presented to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , upon the completion of his twenty-fifth year as Grand Master of English Freemasons . "
THE ADDRESS . " To His Royal Highness Prince'Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , K . G ., & c . & c . " May it please your Royal Hi g hness , " AVe the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , Grand AVardens , and other members of the Grand Lodge , again fraternally and respectfully approach your Royal Highness with warm and unanimous
congratulations , on the auspicious completion of your twenty-fifth year as Grand Master of English Freemasons . " AA'ords but feebly indicate the gratitude with Which our hearts are filled at this providential dispensation of the Great Architect of the Universe , in favour of a Prince whose life has been thus happily prolonged , and rendered invaluable to Freemasons , and eminently useful to mankind . "
" That the above address be transcribed on vellum , signed by the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand AVardens , and by them presented to H . R . H . the Most AA'orshipful Grand Master . " His Royal Highness the M . AV . G . M . then addressed the Grand Lodge at considerable length , thanking them for this affectionate demonstration of their attachment , and declaring his unabated hope in the cultivation of Masonic principle , as the surest means of ensuring social union .
' The several reports of the Boards of General Purposes and Finance were read and approved . The Grand Secretary reported that a very extensive collection of books had been sent in by Brother G . AV . Turner , for presentation to the library now forming . The collection consisted of many choice works upon Masonry , and the general sciences . AVhereon it was moved , seconded , and unanimously resolved ,
" That the thanks of the Grand Lotlge be offered to Brother Turner , for his very valuable and considerate presentation , and that the resolution be entered upon the minutes . " The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , and adjourned .
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB , September 5 . —Brother J . Ramsbottom , M . P ., in the Chair . No subject of business . MASTERS' PAST MASTERS' CLUB . — -Audit of accounts . Brothei Key re-elected Treasurer , and Brother Archer , Secretary . Brother H , 11 . Read , AV . M . 27 , elected a member .
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Masonic Intelligence.
articles of the Constitutions , ancl which suggestions were unanimously approved . The account of the receipt ancl expenditure of the Girls' School was laid before the Grand Lodge . The following resolutions were then moved , after some brief remarks , by Brother Crucefixand seconded by acclamationthe Grand Lodge
, , standing : — " That a dutiful address be presented to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , upon the completion of his twenty-fifth year as Grand Master of English Freemasons . "
THE ADDRESS . " To His Royal Highness Prince'Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , K . G ., & c . & c . " May it please your Royal Hi g hness , " AVe the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , Grand AVardens , and other members of the Grand Lodge , again fraternally and respectfully approach your Royal Highness with warm and unanimous
congratulations , on the auspicious completion of your twenty-fifth year as Grand Master of English Freemasons . " AA'ords but feebly indicate the gratitude with Which our hearts are filled at this providential dispensation of the Great Architect of the Universe , in favour of a Prince whose life has been thus happily prolonged , and rendered invaluable to Freemasons , and eminently useful to mankind . "
" That the above address be transcribed on vellum , signed by the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand AVardens , and by them presented to H . R . H . the Most AA'orshipful Grand Master . " His Royal Highness the M . AV . G . M . then addressed the Grand Lodge at considerable length , thanking them for this affectionate demonstration of their attachment , and declaring his unabated hope in the cultivation of Masonic principle , as the surest means of ensuring social union .
' The several reports of the Boards of General Purposes and Finance were read and approved . The Grand Secretary reported that a very extensive collection of books had been sent in by Brother G . AV . Turner , for presentation to the library now forming . The collection consisted of many choice works upon Masonry , and the general sciences . AVhereon it was moved , seconded , and unanimously resolved ,
" That the thanks of the Grand Lotlge be offered to Brother Turner , for his very valuable and considerate presentation , and that the resolution be entered upon the minutes . " The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form , and adjourned .
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB , September 5 . —Brother J . Ramsbottom , M . P ., in the Chair . No subject of business . MASTERS' PAST MASTERS' CLUB . — -Audit of accounts . Brothei Key re-elected Treasurer , and Brother Archer , Secretary . Brother H , 11 . Read , AV . M . 27 , elected a member .