The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-05-26
Installation Of the Prince OF
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Of Wales as Grand Master Of the United
Grand Lodge of England, writes 10 the
New York Courier very interesting
account of the occasion, from which we
make the following extracts:
Although l cannot approve of So
much fuss and feathers mo disrepect
to the Princes plume behind the Gr.
Masters chair, or throne as they call k
still the ceremony WAS a grand one.
The appearance OF Albert Hall was am
extraordinary spectacle The Brethren
in their Masonic clothing, formed
bright contrast TO the dingy look of the
room with its sombre hangings Most
OF the Bethren wore the light blue apron
and collar; some wore the purple apron.
with collar and gauntlets, and others
wore the scarlet apron and collar over
their evening dress. Imagine 1000 of
these gathered in one hall ifyuu can; for
it would require seven or eight CIR.
Lodge rooms or Apollo Halls To hold
them. To prevent confusion it was
necessary 10 have twelve entrances 90
+ Albert Hall, six on the East and six ON
/ the West, and they were distinguished
| by the colors red, yellow, mauve. blue
/ green and pink. The tickets specified
/ the entrance door, which led 10 n special
part of the hall, so that the Brcthcn.
when seated presented d fine effect, show
ing long line of scarlet purple and
blue; so nothing occurred in the hurried
admission to mar the general effect
After the Brethren had boon seated
the Cir. Lodge was 'purged, notwithstand-
ing the great precaution taken To prevent
any but the initiated from entering tho
Hall. No CIR Lodge could have been
so closely tyled, and | stood good
chance OF being turned out, and doubt
less would have been but for the kind
offices Of a w. Bro. who had procured
the ticket for me.
When the doors were closed at 2.3O
p. NJ, every seat except those for tho
CIR. officers, was occupied. Then on.
CURED rather wearying halfhOurs
waiting for an American, but the stolid
English did not seem TO mind IT, Short
w after 3 o'clock ROssiuis iStdJet Mater
was performed on the organ, and as the
notes resounded through the hall, the Cir
officers entered. Previous 10 this the
scarlet military uniforms had relieved me
universal black of the evening dress, but
now gold ornaments and brilliantly colorod
clothing added richness 10 the scene.
The elegance of the Jewels duzzled Inc
eyes of all, as the procession moved in at
the door facing the East along tho pas
sage way, and up the steps 10 the dnis,
on which was placed the throne sur
mounted by the Prince Of Wales three
feathers, with the Royal Standard aud
the Masonic banner in plain view. The
passage way was covered with new
carpet adorned with Masonic emblems
and the Princes crest. The Past CIR.
officers lined the way, and the CIR officers
passed through, headed by Pro. Or
| Master, the Earl of Carnarvon, and took
their places. Among those who accom-
panied the CIR officers was the Princes
brother, the Royal Duke OF Connaught,
in the simple dress Of a Master Mason
After the CIR. Lodge had been formally
opened, and the necessary business trans
acted, deputation of illustrious brethren
was sent to escort the CIR Master elect
into the CIR. Lodge
"Whon the Prince entered, ho Was
greeted with great enthusiasm, and
special grand march composed for the
occasion. This seemed % me 10
be very unlike our manner Of installing
CIR ofcers-but then Bro Albert Ed
ward is Royal Prince. kilograms
from foreign CIR Lodges were read, con-
gratulat0ry of the occasion. Bro, tho
Earl Of Carnarvon, ms Pro CIR Master,
made an address 60 the Prince full Of
/ loyalty, but still a very good Masonic
effort, as he instructed the CIR Master
elect in his duties The reply of the Or
Master was far more Masonic than / eX-
pected 10 hear, and ] enclose both speech
Is for your perusal. The Prince pointed
out that Masonry comprised loyalty and
charity - that as nOn-scctarIan, nom
political institution, IL was a power, and
that on this ground, as well as for other
reasons, he regarded the order as a guar
antee for the integrity Of the Throne and
Of this great Empire, meaning Britain.
At the close Of the address he was greeted
with the CIR. hOnors. Only fancy "a 900
Of white kid-gloyed hands moving and
meeting in unison. The effect was like
a shower Of snow flakes, followed by tho
1 throbbing OF Il mighty engine. Then
/ came the presentation Of the deputations
( from the CIR. Lodges Of Scotland, Ire
+ land and Sweden, and although America
+ was represented, there was no deputation.
+ The Prince then, in his capacity of CIR.
Master, made his appointments. IL GER
! tainly seemed strange to me 10 see APP
pointments made OF officers whom Va
+ elect-but 80 il is here. The only elected
officer is the CIR. Master.
"Before ! conclude this letter, IcannOt
help making some allusion TO the floral
+ display, both in the Hall and in the
4 Prince Of Wales private room. II was
I simply magnificent. Every flower that
/ could be obtained must have been used.
/ Masonic emblems, composed Of lilies of
| the valley and blue cinerarias. mono
/ grams Of rare exotics passage and stair
ways lined with rare plants, and other
( floral decorations, show that both royal
and private gardens had been stripped
+ for the occasion. / tried % get list of
/ the plants and flowers, but their names
would puzzle you as it has me, 80 i re-
frain from sending them.
Last evening there was a banquet.
but / was not there. The newly I'M
stalled CIR. Master presided and the usu-
al loyal toasts were given. The Prince
of Wales and his royal brother made
speeches. The Queen, Princess of
Wales and the Royal Family, tho
Grand Master Of Sweden, King Of Nor
way and Sweden, the Grand Lodges of
Scotland, Ireland, Sweden and other
Grand Lodges the Grand Officers Of
the United Grand Lodge Of England
ETC., ETC., were toasted, and for once q
Masonic banquetin England closed short
" after 10 o'clock.
ga grand concert was given during
the evening at st. James Hall, ia honor