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West Indies.
Feiion , Grand Secretary , II . Cohen , Senior Grand Deacon , 1 . Cohen , Junior Grand Deacon , Henry A endrycs , Grand Pursuivant , Joseph C'havcs , Grand Tyler . The Grand Master , in a short address , stated the cause for which the Grand Lodge was called . The necessary examination of the Master elect having taken place , ancl a Report being received that the Union
and Concord Lodge was ready for the reception of the Grancl Lodge , the latter was adjourned for two hours , and the Brethren formed themselves into a procession , ancl advanced , preceded by music , in order , all proceeding by threes to the new Lodge , when the Grand Master again stated to the Brethren the object of their meeting , and directed that the Warrant constituting the Lodge should be read . The new Lodge was then opened . The Officers of the new Lodge then surrendered their
jewels ( we must here observe that the Brethren had previously been working under a Charter from the Grand Lodge of Grenada , which they had surrendered , ancl that the Grancl Master of England hacl been pleased to confirm all their proceedings under that Charter up to the time of surrender ) . The Master-elect was then recommended and installed in clue ancl ancient form . The several Officers were each installed . The Right AVorshipful Master John Nunes then delivered an excellent
address to the newly-installed Master , Bro . Nieto . The Master-elect ancl his Officers severally addressed the Lodge . The regular Masonic duties were then proceeded with , and the new Master having taken charge of his Lodge , the Grancl Lodge retired , and returned to then-Lodge room in the same order in which they had entered the Union ancl Concord Lodge . The business of the Grand Lodge having been
concluded , the Lodge was closed , ancl the Brethren returned to the banquetting room of the Union and Concord Lodge , where a very sumptuous entertainment was provided . The Entertainment . —After due time had elapsed for the discussion of the substantials , and due justice had been clone to the wines , the AVorshipful Master proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were all responded to with hearty ancl loyal cordiality and respect . The first toast was Her most Gracious Majesty the Queen ; then was
chunk , His Royal Highness the Prince Albert ; the Prince of AA'ales and the Royal Family ; next followed , the Earl of Zetland , Grand Blaster of England ; Lord Howe , Deputy Grand Master ; His Excellency the Earl of Elgin ; the Sister Loclges . The Right AVorshipful Bro . Nunes returned thanks for this toast , and proposed the AVorshipful Bro . Nieto , which was drunk with rapturous applause , ancl the AVorshipful Brother deliveredin replyan address in the Spanish Language .
, , Several other Masonic ancl patriotic toasts having been drunk , the Right AVorshipful Bro . Nunes proposed the Mayor ancl Gustos of Kingston . This toast was drunk with the usual honours . The AVorshipful Bro . Cushnie returned thanks . He adverted in forcible language to the benevolence of the Mayor , and to his charitable deeds , both in private and public , and expressed his earnest ivish that the Mayor may live for many many years to preside over the city of Kingston . This wish was
cordially responded to . The Worshipful Bro . Nieto proposed the following toast : " Prosperity to Jamaica in general , and to the city of Kingston in particular . The land which had adopted him in his exile from his native laud . " Due honours were done to this toast . Brother Leon proposed the health of the fair sex , to which Brother Aguilar returned thanks . The Brethren commenced gradually to withdraw , and
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West Indies.
Feiion , Grand Secretary , II . Cohen , Senior Grand Deacon , 1 . Cohen , Junior Grand Deacon , Henry A endrycs , Grand Pursuivant , Joseph C'havcs , Grand Tyler . The Grand Master , in a short address , stated the cause for which the Grand Lodge was called . The necessary examination of the Master elect having taken place , ancl a Report being received that the Union
and Concord Lodge was ready for the reception of the Grancl Lodge , the latter was adjourned for two hours , and the Brethren formed themselves into a procession , ancl advanced , preceded by music , in order , all proceeding by threes to the new Lodge , when the Grand Master again stated to the Brethren the object of their meeting , and directed that the Warrant constituting the Lodge should be read . The new Lodge was then opened . The Officers of the new Lodge then surrendered their
jewels ( we must here observe that the Brethren had previously been working under a Charter from the Grand Lodge of Grenada , which they had surrendered , ancl that the Grancl Master of England hacl been pleased to confirm all their proceedings under that Charter up to the time of surrender ) . The Master-elect was then recommended and installed in clue ancl ancient form . The several Officers were each installed . The Right AVorshipful Master John Nunes then delivered an excellent
address to the newly-installed Master , Bro . Nieto . The Master-elect ancl his Officers severally addressed the Lodge . The regular Masonic duties were then proceeded with , and the new Master having taken charge of his Lodge , the Grancl Lodge retired , and returned to then-Lodge room in the same order in which they had entered the Union ancl Concord Lodge . The business of the Grand Lodge having been
concluded , the Lodge was closed , ancl the Brethren returned to the banquetting room of the Union and Concord Lodge , where a very sumptuous entertainment was provided . The Entertainment . —After due time had elapsed for the discussion of the substantials , and due justice had been clone to the wines , the AVorshipful Master proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which were all responded to with hearty ancl loyal cordiality and respect . The first toast was Her most Gracious Majesty the Queen ; then was
chunk , His Royal Highness the Prince Albert ; the Prince of AA'ales and the Royal Family ; next followed , the Earl of Zetland , Grand Blaster of England ; Lord Howe , Deputy Grand Master ; His Excellency the Earl of Elgin ; the Sister Loclges . The Right AVorshipful Bro . Nunes returned thanks for this toast , and proposed the AVorshipful Bro . Nieto , which was drunk with rapturous applause , ancl the AVorshipful Brother deliveredin replyan address in the Spanish Language .
, , Several other Masonic ancl patriotic toasts having been drunk , the Right AVorshipful Bro . Nunes proposed the Mayor ancl Gustos of Kingston . This toast was drunk with the usual honours . The AVorshipful Bro . Cushnie returned thanks . He adverted in forcible language to the benevolence of the Mayor , and to his charitable deeds , both in private and public , and expressed his earnest ivish that the Mayor may live for many many years to preside over the city of Kingston . This wish was
cordially responded to . The Worshipful Bro . Nieto proposed the following toast : " Prosperity to Jamaica in general , and to the city of Kingston in particular . The land which had adopted him in his exile from his native laud . " Due honours were done to this toast . Brother Leon proposed the health of the fair sex , to which Brother Aguilar returned thanks . The Brethren commenced gradually to withdraw , and