West Yorkshire.

concluded by stating that that was a rod letter day in the history of Masonry in West Yorkshire , and he hoped the gift = i presented to the mpdical charities would be worthy of the occasion . There was much sickness and suffering , which th -it- alms wonld alleviate . After the sermon a collection was taken on behalf of tho medical

charities , which realised the handsome sum of £ 82 16 s . Tho procession was then re-formed , and on arrival at the Albert nail Lodge was closed . Afterwards a collation was served in the . Victoria Hall . Bro , Tew presided , and was snpported by a large number of brethren who had taken part in the earlier proceedings . The gallery of the hall

was occupied by the Leeds Constabulary Band , and the orchestra by lady visitors . On the entrance of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Dr . Spark played on the organ tho " Masonic Festival March . " Bro . Tew , tho loyal toasts over , gave the health of tho M . W . the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . the D . G . M . the Earl of

Lafl'oni , and tho Grand Officers Present and Past . Not only Lord Lathom . but Colonel Starkie and Colonel Shadwell Clerke , had put West Yorkshire under an obligation by their presence . The Grand Lodge of England deserved well at tho hands of the Provincial Lodges . It was composed of a body of noblemen and gentlemen , of

the highest political , literary , and scientific attainments , of the most benevolent and unselfish aspirations , and of unbounded liberality , generosity , and charity . Tho R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom responded . Although a member of the Grand Lodgo of England , he was uot an active working member , and could therefore

say without egotism that tho Officers of that Lodge did their work thoroughly . No ceremony in which he had ever taken a part had been better performed than that which had called them together that day . It was by far the largest gathering that they had had , and included representatives from many districts . East and West

Lancashire were ( hero—two Provinces which—with West Yorkshire , were the largest in England , and which combined wonld be able to stand against tho world . The Earl afterwards proposed the toast of the evening—the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire . Bro . Tew was far better known to them than to

himself ; yet rumour had brought to him something of the good works in whioh their newly-appointed Provincial Grand Master had beon engaged . There could be no doubt that the choice of the Grand Master was the choice of the brethren , and he would have great satisfaction in informing His Royal Highness of that fact .

Bro . Tew , who was received with loud cheers , responded . He had no hesitation in at once assuring himself that the Officers and brethren of the Provinces would give to him every sympathy and support in his new circumstances of office . Bro . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., proposed the Visitors . It was gratifying

to learn that all the Lodges in theProviuce were represented on that occasion . He trnsted that the arrangements made for their reception had proved adequate . The Dean of York , in response thanked the brethren of Leeds for

thoir hospitality . During tho thirty-seven or thirty-eight years in which he had belonged to the Craft he had always found Freemasonry to be of benefit . In theso days , when men were so apt to becomo estranged from ono another , the advantages of Masonic fraternity conld not be exaggerated .

Bro . Woodall Grand Treasurer also responded . The toast of the Masonic Charities , given by the Worshipful the Mayor of Sheffield ( Bro . W . H . Brittain ) , brought the proceedings to a close . Bro . Powolny provided the banquet in a very satisfactory manner . —Yorkshire Post .

Brethren of the " mystic tie" havo not infrequently had to face objections raised against tho Order because of their supposed leanings towards an excess of conviviality . If there over was any substantial ground for this complaint it certainly is fast disappearing , and it is a sonrce of congratulation , as adding to the influence of Freemasonry

all over the land , that so many Lodges are now being opened on strictly temperance principles . One of these—Lodge St . George—was started in the Three Towns about twelve months ago , and has proved a success beyond anticipation . Recognising the value of the principle , and anxious to help forward tho object in view , alike in the interests

of Freemasonry and of temperance , moderate drinkers , as well as total abstainers , have given the movement their cordial support , and have done their best to make tho experiment tho success it has so fir proved to b " . Bio . G . R . Barrett , who was the first elected

Ma < ter of the Lodge , and the Mayor of Devonport , who so worthily Fiirve d'i him , are to bo congratulated not only on being associated with s'i commendable a fcatnrc in Freemasonry , but on the result of their elforts to make Masonic total abstinence popular . Bros . Barrett and Brickwood Ilntchings , and those who were associated with them

m starting this Lodge , have shown how easy it is to Hvo down prejudice by example , aud the example is ono worthy of being largely imitated by tlie Masonic body throughout the country . —Western Mominn News

Obituary.

Obituary .

We regret ' ' ° announce the death of Bro . Charles Tayler , a member of the Trinity College Lodge , No . 170 $ , which event occurred after a very short illness He was a member of the Council of tho College , and an active man

on tbe Committee . A choral funeral service was held at Sou < Is Hackney Church , and flic funeral took place at the Tower Hamlets Cemetery . Tho Buvsav of the ColWe , Bros .

J . Stedman P . M . - Treas . and J . A . Hammond P . M . Sec , with M'vernl members of the deceased ' s Lndge , attended . Bro Taylor ' s death will be deepl y lamented by a numerous circle of Masonic and other friends .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In your issue of the 18 th ult . you were pleased to insert a letter of mine nnder the title of " Employment Bureau . " In that letter I pointed out tho high value of the existing Masonic Charities , and suggested a means by which the circle of

charity might be completed . The widow and the orphan , the worn , out and distressed brother , are provided for by well-known agencies , but a link is wanting to make tho unity of charitable work complete . Unless a brother frequents other Lodges than his own , he stands little chance of enlarging his acquaintance among the Fraternity ;

even when he does visit frequently he is forbidden to mention business matters in the Lodge room , and they are scarcely appropriate at the banquet table . Apart from these reasons it may be asanmed that a brother who is often present at a strange Lodge , and a frequent gneat at the festive board , is not likely to want the assistance of either

money or employment . It is not the distressed brother who is the honoured guest , but he who can reciprocate invitations . For the out-of-work Mason the visiting offers but a poor chanoe of help . Were there a trade directory of Freemasons the needy brother would get the information he desired . Such a guide , however , is almost

impossible , and it might be undesirable . There is another difficulty . The wearing of Masonic emblems is not considered good taste by many who hold high position in the Craft , and to use them as a means of recognition , especially for help , is strongly discountenanced . For those Masons who want employment the machinery of the Craft

affords no help in bringing their noeds before the brethren who might be in a position to give it . I proposed , therefore , that an Employ , ment Bureau should be established at headquarters , under special supervision , where wants and vacanoies should be registered . These should be advertised in the Masonic journals , the whole expense

to be covered by fees received from the employers and the employed . As an institution it wonld be self-supporting ; as a means of real help it wonld not bo inferior to any of tho existing Charities . It is hardly necessary to dwell upon the sorrows and hardships that too frequently follow the lack of employment . I think if the members of the Board

of Benevolence were to analyse the causes that have led many of the applicants for relief to appeal to them , thoy would find enforced idleness among the chief . Doctors and visitors know too well that a scanty supply of food and the mental depression caused by disappointment lead to ill-health and premature decay . These effects

operate among Masons as well as among others , and I cannot conceive a worthier object than that of bringing the unemployed and the employers among the Craft together . Each would be perfectly free to accept or refuse , but the grand end—opportunity—would be gained . Many a brother ' s heart is sad because of his isolation , becanse of the

lack of sympathy . There are hundreds of brethren who aro not oligible now for tbe Benevolent Fund , bnt who may shortly become so , owing to the evils resulting from lack of employment . lb is a duty , therefore , to see if something cannot be done to lessen the existing distress , and to obviate the probability of distress in the noar future .

Id would be economical to do so . Apart from this low estimate of motive , there would be the soothed conscience which would approve a good work done , and there would be the happy satisfaction of knowing on the part of the receiver of favours that the sympathy of the brethren was a living , helpful reality , and not a mere empty

profession . Let any one read the letter of "A MASTER MASON , " in your last week ' s issue , and try and realise that brother's position . Willing to work , but unable to get employment . Even his age , though it does not , perhaps , impair his ability , is urged against him . I cannot describe the painful picture " MASTER MASON " could depict . He

discloses quite sufficient to show me that every effort ought to be made to cultivate mutual help . I have suggested a way in which it could be done . I am not wedded to it if any other plan can be framed . That something should be done is my importunate cry , and mv hope

and prayer is that the matter may be taken up by those who can give effect to their views . I can but aid with my feeble pen , and were I a Briareus all my hands and heads should be employed in forwarding the good work of helping distressed brother Masons to help themselves . Yours fraternally , WATCHMAN .

Printing And Publishing.

PRINTING AND PUBLISHING .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHKONICLE . DEAR S IR AND BROTHER , —Will you please give your valuable opinion as to tho followiuc , ' , as general Rulo 205 iu new code of Constitutions is silent thereon . Whether , U 3 W . M . of a Lodge lam entitled to print a brother ' s name on the Lodge Summons after

rot ice of motion has been given for his exclusion , and whether it would be considered a Masonic offence and a libel , after receiving a notice of potest from the said brother against such action , and whether yon would not consider it wiser , and moro in accordance with the

spirit of the B . ale , to be done iu the usual manner , as when members arc excluded for uon payment of dues . Of course such Summons must inevitably fall into the hands of non-Masons—from the Reader , Compositor , and Printer downwards—and in due course , probably bo