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young Masons , Brother Nash is a most valuable acquisition , not only to our Bristol Lodges , but to Masonry in general ; and as your excellent Journal devotes its pages to real Masonic talent , I hope it will be the means of producing many learned " Olivers , " and other erudite contributors , so as to render Masonry what it ought to be , enviable to non-Masons , and a spur to young Masons to enter in good earnest that field of never-ending research—FREEMASONRY . I write to you freely , and thereby obey your directions cheerfully . —Go on and prosper . "
PORTSMOUTH—The following Address was presented by the Phoenix and Royal Sussex Lodges , of Portsmouth and Portsea , to H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . of England on his sojourn in this neighbourhood . " To His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , K . G ., & c , & c , & c . Most AVorshipful Grand Master of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of England .
"Most AVorshipful Sir , —We , the Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren , of the Phcenix and Royal Sussex Lodges , of Portsmouth and Portsea , most dutifully presume to approach your Royal Highness with our fraternal congratulation on your sojourn in this Province , as it enables us to evince our zeal and attachment towards your Royal Highness ; and that the Masonic body may long be blessed with the continuance of your patronage and fostering care ; thusmay wein common
, , with all the Brotherhood , rejoice at this visit , and pray the great Architect of the Universe , may watch over your welfare , and in the plenitude of his goodness , pour down the blessings of Heaven upon you , and that all dangers may be averted from your path , and health , peace , and happiness may ever attend your Royal Highness . " Lucius CURTIS , D . P . G . M . of Hants .
" In behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Phoenix Lodge , No . 319 . "G D . MEADOWS , M . D . W . M . " In behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 428 . " G . GODWIN , W . M . " Sept . 7 th . A . L . 5839 . " The following answer was received , addressed to Admiral Sir Lucius CurtisBart . D . P . G , M . for the County of Hantsand the Phcenix 319
, , , , , and Royal Sussex Lodges , No . 428 , of Portsmouth and Portsea . " It was with extreme regret that I found myself under the necessity in consequence of my long indisposition , of declining to receive the W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and a Deputation from your Lodges No . 319 and No . 428 , at Portsea , to present me an address during my sojourn in your neighbourhood . At the same time , learning that the address had been prepared , I desired that it might be forwarded to me
at Southwick . Being now safely arrived in London , I hasten to acknowledge the receipt of it , to return you my best thanks for the warm and affectionate expressions contained therein , and to assure you , that I take a lively interest in the welfare of the several Lodges in the province of Hants , and of your Lodges in particular . "By command , M . W . G . M . " Kensington Palace , " WILLIAM H . AVHITE G . S . " 21 st September , A . L . 5839 . "
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Provincial.
young Masons , Brother Nash is a most valuable acquisition , not only to our Bristol Lodges , but to Masonry in general ; and as your excellent Journal devotes its pages to real Masonic talent , I hope it will be the means of producing many learned " Olivers , " and other erudite contributors , so as to render Masonry what it ought to be , enviable to non-Masons , and a spur to young Masons to enter in good earnest that field of never-ending research—FREEMASONRY . I write to you freely , and thereby obey your directions cheerfully . —Go on and prosper . "
PORTSMOUTH—The following Address was presented by the Phoenix and Royal Sussex Lodges , of Portsmouth and Portsea , to H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . of England on his sojourn in this neighbourhood . " To His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex , K . G ., & c , & c , & c . Most AVorshipful Grand Master of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of England .
"Most AVorshipful Sir , —We , the Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren , of the Phcenix and Royal Sussex Lodges , of Portsmouth and Portsea , most dutifully presume to approach your Royal Highness with our fraternal congratulation on your sojourn in this Province , as it enables us to evince our zeal and attachment towards your Royal Highness ; and that the Masonic body may long be blessed with the continuance of your patronage and fostering care ; thusmay wein common
, , with all the Brotherhood , rejoice at this visit , and pray the great Architect of the Universe , may watch over your welfare , and in the plenitude of his goodness , pour down the blessings of Heaven upon you , and that all dangers may be averted from your path , and health , peace , and happiness may ever attend your Royal Highness . " Lucius CURTIS , D . P . G . M . of Hants .
" In behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Phoenix Lodge , No . 319 . "G D . MEADOWS , M . D . W . M . " In behalf of the Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 428 . " G . GODWIN , W . M . " Sept . 7 th . A . L . 5839 . " The following answer was received , addressed to Admiral Sir Lucius CurtisBart . D . P . G , M . for the County of Hantsand the Phcenix 319
, , , , , and Royal Sussex Lodges , No . 428 , of Portsmouth and Portsea . " It was with extreme regret that I found myself under the necessity in consequence of my long indisposition , of declining to receive the W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and a Deputation from your Lodges No . 319 and No . 428 , at Portsea , to present me an address during my sojourn in your neighbourhood . At the same time , learning that the address had been prepared , I desired that it might be forwarded to me
at Southwick . Being now safely arrived in London , I hasten to acknowledge the receipt of it , to return you my best thanks for the warm and affectionate expressions contained therein , and to assure you , that I take a lively interest in the welfare of the several Lodges in the province of Hants , and of your Lodges in particular . "By command , M . W . G . M . " Kensington Palace , " WILLIAM H . AVHITE G . S . " 21 st September , A . L . 5839 . "