INSTALLATION" OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4170, 30 June 1875, Page 3

INSTALLATION" OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.

The Installation of the Prince of Wales us Most Wor=hipfnl Grand Master of English Freemasons, took place on April 27th, at the ltoyal Albert Hali, amid much pomp and circumstance. From all quarters of the realm came Masons of all ranks and all degrees, to the number of no fewer than 8000, who for the most part were simply representatives of their respective lodges, thus showing fche vast extent to which the Masonic boily has extended of late years. When Lord Kipon was installed in 1870, about 800 brethren as embled to see the unusual sight of a Grand Master being installed for the first time, for such an occurrence had not tiken place in Masonry for the space of twenty six years. Hut the SOO that witnessed the installation of IS7O were as nothing compared with the concourse of yesterday. The day was one never to be forgotten. The stewards assembled at eleven o'clock, and were marshalled in order, and instructed, iv their duties, by Sir Albert Woods and Mr Fenn. By half-past two SOOO brethren had taken thoir places in the Hall. The procession then gradually entered, and filled the whole length of the route from the room where the grand officers clothed to the foot of the dais under the organ. This route was laid with a, magnificent carpet, which had been wovtn for the occas:ou and made a present to the Grand Lodge. The carpet was covered with the Miisonic arms and Prince's plumes. Grand Lodge was opened by M.W. the Earl of Carnarvon, Pro-Grand Master. The Earl directed a deputation of Provincial Grand Masters, Past Grand Wardens, and Grand Officers to withdraw for the purpose of intr-.duuiug Hid Ruyal Highness the Mos^Worshipful Grund Master* The procession having been formed, moved up the centre of the Hall, the organ placing a processional march, composed specially for the occasion by Brother Sir Michael Costa. Hi- I {oval Highness was conducted to a chair on the left of the Pro-Grand Master, and the brethren took their respcttivo seats, except those baring the insignia, who stood behind the tluvne. The brethren stood to order while a prayer was offered by the ■ Grand Chaplain. The Most Worshipful ! Grand Master was conducted to the right j hand of the throne, when the Pro-Grand Master invested H:s Royal Highness with the insignia of his high oih'ee, and conducted i him into the chair of the Grand Master ; and the Pro Grand Master was conducted to his chair on the left of the Mrsfc Worshipful Grand Master. The Grand Director of Ceremonies proclaimed the installation after sound of trumpet, and called upon the brethren to salute the Most Worshipful Grand Master according to ancient form. This having been clone the Earl of Carnarvon addressed the Most Worshipful Grand Muster in the name of the craft. Thu noble Earl concluded his address as follows :— " I may say that never before in the whole history of Freemasonry has such a Grand Lodge been convened as that on which my eyes rest at this moment ; and thete is this further and inner view to be taken, that while my vision ranges over these serried ranks of white and blue, of gold and purple, I recognise in them men who have solemnly undertaken obligations of worth and morality, men who have undertaken the duties of citizens and the loyalty of tubjects.--(Cheers.) I am but expressing, though very feebly, the feelings and aspirations of this great assemblage, when I say that I trust that the connection of your Eoyal Highness with the craft may be lasting, and that you may never have reason for one momt nts regret or anxiety when you look back upon the events of today.—(Loud cheers )" His Royal Highness the Grand Master was loudly cheered on rising. His reply, which was emineiaied in clear and distinct tones, could be heard by all the Masons assembled. After referring to the circumstances of his election, and the fact that the honour had already been borne by members of his family, the Prince concluded :— " The various public duties which in my position I have to perform will not enable mo sofrequently aslcould wish toattend tomy many duties connected with the craft. But you, brethren, may rest assured that I shall do my utmost to maintain the craft ever in its present prosperity, and to do my duty by it and my duty by you on every possibie occasion. — (Cheers.) It would, brethren, I feel sure, be useless for me, at a moment like this, to recapitulate anything which has been so ably told you by the ProGiand Master relative to Freemasonry. Every Englishman knows that the two watchwards of the craft ;.re 'Loyalty'and 'Charity.'—(Cheers.) As long as these are our watchwords, and as long as Freemasonry keeps itself from being mixed up with utilities,, so long will, I aiu sure, this great ancU-nt order flourish, and the benign influence which tends to maintain the integrity of this great Empire. — (Hear, hear.) I thank you once more, brethren, for your cordial reception of me today, and especially those who have come such immense distances to welcome me on this occasion. I assure you I shall never forget to day.—(Great cheering.)" The march from "Eli" was then performed on the organ, and the brethren forming the deputations from the grand lodges of Scotland, Ireland, and Sweden, and the representatives from the Grand Lodge of Denmark were introduced to the Prince of Wales. The Grand Master then appointed the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master, and his lordship, after sound of trumpet, was proclaimed and saluted according to ancient form. The Prince of Wales then appointed Lord Skelmersdale Deputy Grand Master, and he took the obligation and was installed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master with the like ceremonies, viz., prayer, obligation, investiture, and induction to the chair on the right of the. Most Worshipful Grand Master. The Deputy Grand Master was then proclaimed after sound of trumpet, and saluted according to ancient form. A performance then took place on the organ. The Grand Master then proceeded to appoint the Grand Wardens and other grand officers for the year ensuing, who were severally invested with the insignia of their offices, and saluted according to ancient form. In pursuance of the ceremonies above referred to, the Marquis of Hamilton was appointed by the Prince of Wales Grand Senior Warden, and the Lord Mayor Grand Junior Warden. The latter appointment was most popular, and his lordship was saluted with rounds of cheers :is he advanced,- under the guidance of Sir Albert Woods, to receive the collar and other insignia of his office from His Royal Highness. Some other of the officers who were appointed were also well received, and an especial round of applause was accorded to the Grand Director of Ceremonies, Sir Albert Woods, us his name was announced by the Prince of Wales. The D.ike of Connaught occupied a chair of state near his Royal brother during the ceremony, and was evidently deeply interested in the proceedings. The Duke of St. Albans, P.G. M. for Lincolnshire, was prevented from attending the installation by the death of Lady Caroline Barrington.—Echo May Ist.

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