Bazaar At Whitefield.

BAZAAR AT WHITEFIELD .

A BAZAAB , in aid of All Saints' Church and Day Schools , was held at Whitefield , near Manchester , on Saturday , 15 th ult ., and was increased in interest by the fact that there was a large attendance of Freemasons , principal among whom were Bros . John Marshall P . M . 61 P . P . G . P . ( West Yorks . ) P . Z . 61 3441283 P . P . G . P . S . ( E . L . ) , Buckley Carr P . Z . 993 P . P . G . D . C ,

Fletcher Armstrong P . Z . 325 P . P . A . D . C , John Henry Heap P . Z ., G . Whewell P . Z ., W . H . Southern P . Z . 935 , J . B . Sharpies S . E ., J . A . Sumner S ., W . Partington H ., E . Barlow S . N ., J . Barlow 2 ndAssist . Soj ., J . Y . Thorpe J ., J . Hart D . C ., J . W . Habgood , M . Lomax , J . Alston 1256 , whose clothing indicated

that they belonged to the Holy Eoyal Arch ; Bros . G . W . Yapp P . P . G . S . B ., J . W . Kenyon P . P . G . S . O . 123 , H . T . Grundy P . P . G . S . D ., W . Nuttall , P . Worrall , and C . G . Bickards 142 , signing as Mark Masons ; and Bros . J . Beardmore P . M . 852 Prov . G . D . C , J . E . Eagdale P . P . G . S . D ., J . N . Woolmer P . P . G . A . D . C , H . L . Hinnell W . M . 37 , W . Davenport W . M .,

W . Moulton W . M . 2584 , J . Barlow P . M ., J . Heap P . M ., John Walkden P . M ., Bev . W . H . Healey Chaplain , J . Jackson J . W ., B . ' A . Westrope J . W .. 2560 , G . F . Grimshaw Organist , E . Wolstenholme 344 . F . S . Styles 344 , S . H . Brook J . S . 191 , E . Boyles J . S . 1392 , E . T . Eyder 678 , Alfred Yapp 934 , and many others—members of the Craft .

The Brethren , who had assembled at All Saints' Mission room , walked in procession to the Bazaar , headed by the Prestwich Brass Band , and on arrival the day ' s proceedings were opened by Bro . John Marshall .

. Bro . P . Worrall , who presided at the opening ceremony , said the Freemasons were pleased to have the opportunity of rendering any service , however slight , to so good a cause . He thought the Freemasons could claim to have some little knowledge of building , especially of noble edifices , and also

contended that they had had something to do with education , the Masonic schools for girls and boys being not only an ornament from a Masonic standpoint , but also an ornament to the country . The question had been asked , why were Freemasons present that day ? His reply was that they had business anywhere where good was to be done , and in lending their support

they were carrying out the principles long advocated and long practised by them . Some Brethren among them had served the cause of Freemasonry nobly and well , and it had pleased the Bight Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire Bro . Colonel Le Gendre N . ' Starkie to confer upon them the honours they were now wearing .

Bro . Marshall expressed his regret that the Provincial Grand Master Col . Starkie was not present , and hoped that if any special honours were given during the Diamond Jubilee year , Col . Starkie might be in the list . Bro . Marshall then said that if correctly informed , it was 76 years ago since the Freemasons

took part in any proceedings connected with that church , but he knew no reason why there should not have been a closer intimacy , for Freemasonry was not antagonistic to the church , nor even a rival . The principles which each institution taught were derived from one source , and each aimed at one goal—the

kingdom of God . Bro . Marshall then referred to the spiritual powers vested in the church , adding that she had sources of power within her borders as to be able to take human nature from the lowest strata of moral degradation and ruin , and transform it so as to be fit to dwell with the angels of God . On the other hand , Freemasonry commenced from a different starting

point : before a man could be admitted to the secrets and privileges of Freemasonry , his character must be fairly formed , and stand the test of the tongue of good report . A Freemason had to manifest by his actions that he had faith in God , and then he was recommended to take the Bible as the rule and guide of his faith and conduct .

Bro . Marshall also alluded to the objects of the bazaar , viz ., the renovation of the Church , and additions to the Day School , to meet the requirements of the Education Act . He hoped the results of the efforts of the workers of the bazaar would be crowned with success , and be such that when they

assembled in the church after its painting and decoration , and saw its enhanced beauty , they might have such a blessing as to lead them to exclaim " Thanks be to God , I have my reward !" On behalf of the Freemasons present Bro . Marshall said he was sure he expressed the feelings of the Brethren and Companions when he hoped that their church would be beautiful

as the Temple of Solomon , peaceful as the Ark , and sacred as its most holy place ; that their oblations of piety and praise would be grateful as its incense , their love warm as its flame , and their charity diffusive as its fragrance ; and that after they had finished their work here they might be finally admitted to the full enjoyment of life eternal .

Bro . Marshall subsequently declared the bazaar open . The Bev . G . Eudd moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Marshall , which was seconded by Colonel Mellor , M . P ., who said he had

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often heard of the splendid benevolence of the Masonic body , and knew what they had done for education . The motion was adopted . Bro . Marshall afterwards proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman , which was seconded by Bro . Armstrong , and enthusiastically carried .

The chairman , in responding , said the Freemasons had collected asurnof £ 12 for the bazaar . The sales then commenced , being continued on the following Monday , the proceeds amounting in the aggregate to £ 1 , 224 13 s lOd .

Presentation At Manchester.

PRESENTATION AT MANCHESTER .

AN enjoyable and happy function was the Testimonial presentation to our popular Brother Charles Swinn , on his elevation to Provincial rank , the methods being a banquet at the Mosley Hotel , and the presentation of the regalia necessary to his exalted position—which our delightfully humorous Brother E . G . Simpson , in a pithy speech , characterised as an honour to the Craft .

The veteran Bro . Joseph Truelove Richardson endorsed those remarks , and added some well timed observations on the Craft in general , and the guest of tho evening in particular . The others who contributed speech , quip , song and story were Bros . Macfarlane , J . Pitt Hardacre , E . V . Lamptell , B . Young , Ross-Oatenagh , M . B . Salt , Gibson , Butterworth , and others . Among telegrams of regretable absence must be mentioned one from Bro . Clare Edgar Towell P . M ., who , in congratulating Bro . Swinn , felt he would " adorn his well merited honours more than the honours him . "

Bro . Swinn accepted the testimonial of his friends , and with considerable emotion said the events of that evening would never be effaced from his memory . Peace and harmony reigned throughout the meeting , which concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman , who . said the gathering would long be remembered in the annals of the Dramatic Lodge , No . 2387 .

We have great pleasure in hearing that among the honours to be conferred by the Grand Master on the occasion of the Masonic celebration at the Albert Hall , to mark the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty ' s reign , is that of Past Grand Standard

Bearer for Bro . William Shurmur . We believe this appointment will prove one of the most popular made on that auspicious occasion , for Bro . Shurmur has well earned preferment by his great efforts on behalf of Freemasonry .

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