Interesting Masonic Gatherings In Yorkshire.

INTERESTING MASONIC GATHERINGS IN YORKSHIRE .

rpHE Eight Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of West York-1 shire , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., P . G . D . of England , of Carleton Grange , is , with his usual generosity , entertaining a number of the members of tbe teaching staff of the Masonic School for Girls afc his Yorkshire seat , and during their visit , which is to extend over a

week , arrangements have been made for visits to be paid to some of the principal beauty spots of tbo Shire of Broadacres . The visitors ate Miss Davis , Miss Buck , Miss Kernot , Miss Rudgrave , Miss Bumblow and Miss Flintoft , aud they reached the hospitable mansion of their generous entertainer on the 26 th ult .

On Friday it was arranged that the opening visit shonld be paid fco Leeds , and tho services of the Leeds brethren were readily enlisted in the attempt to make the stay of the ladies a happy one . Bro . Henry Smith , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , was in charge , owing to tho unavoidable but regret table absence of Bro . and Mrs . Tew .

Ho was assisted by Bro . Herbert Green , Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . Smithson , Chairman of the Charity Committee of the Province , to whom in no small measure is due the success of the visit , for be made all the arrangements , aud was unremitting in his attention to the ladies . Amongst the brethren and ladies included

in the invitation were Br . Smyth Provincial Grand Chaplain of England , Bro . Tudor Trevor Worshipful Master 2069 , Bro . A . W . Williamson and Mrs . Williamson , Mrs . Smithson , Dr . Spark the Leeds Borough Organist , Dr . and Mrs . Dobson , Bro . and Mrs . Crowe , Bro . and Mrs . Fourness , Bro . and Misa Bedford , Aid . Fox ( Mayor of

Dewsbury ] , Bro . and Mrs . Watson , Bro . and Mrs . Fretwell , Bro . Craig , Bro . C . L . Mason and many others . There was a reception afc the Masonic Hall , followed by a luncheon . After the meal , carriages had , through Bro . Smithson ' s foresight , been engaged to be at the door , and the party was soon en route for Kirkstall Abbey . This

magnificent and picturesque ruin , which dates from King Stephen's time , was thoroughly inspected . A move was then made to Adel Church , the route being through some of the prettiest scenery aronnd Leeds . Hero some time was spent in examining the ancient edifice . Then , at the invitation of the Rev . Dr . Smyth , a short

stay was made at St . Chad ' s Church , Far Headingley , of which ho is Vicar . Having dnly admired this beautiful building , a visit "was paid to the Yicarage , where the genial Doctor dispensed hospitality with heartiness and grace . The carriages afterwards conveyed the visitors to the Leeds Town Hall , every part of which was

inspected . Dr . Spark , Past Prov . G . Org ., then led the way to the Grand Hall , and gave a short but mosfc enjoyable recital on the org *\ n over which he presides , and which is admitted to be one of tho finest in the world . The pieces included an extempore introduction and Lsgfebubr-Wely ' s Fantasia Pastorale . In this he introduced

a slorm , tne singing of birds , and a prayer after the storm . He afterwards played Mendelssohn ' s Andante Violin Concerto , which showed to perfection the beautiful and expressive stops of tho instrument . He wound up with a few Masonic airs and the National Anthem . This musical treat , ifc is needless to say , was

heartily enjoyed , and the Doctor was accorded the heartiest thanks of the party for his kindness . By this time tea was ready , so an adjournment was made to fche Masonic Hall , were Bro . Tew's hospitality was again enjoyed . After tea Dr . Spark and several of the lady visitors delighted the hearers wifch music , and Bro . Williamson

also sang . Ifc was now time to say good bye , and a move was made to the station , amid the best wishes of the Leeds Brethren . The visitors enjoyed a thoroughly happy day , and indeed all joined in hearty thanks to Bro . Tew , who in this matter has taken a new departure , which must commend itself to our readers .

On Saturday York was visited , on Monday Bolfcou Woods , on Tuesday there was a garden party at Carleton Grange , and on Wednesday Studley Royal and Fountain Abbey were inspected . The visit throughout has been a perfect success , and Bro . Tew's hospitality has been unbounded and shared in by fche brethren of liis province very largely .

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys held its monthly meeting afc Freemasons ' HaU on Saturday last . Bro . W . Roebuck , Vice Patron and Trustee , P . G . S . B . presided ; there were also present Bros .

S . Richardson , 0 . H . Webb , E . M . Money , A . H . Tattershall , W . Maple , Raynham W . Stewart , C . P . Hogard , A . Williams , Richard Eve , Rev . R . Morris , M . A ., LL . D ., James Stevens , George Mickley , M . A ., M . B ., A . E . Gladwell

J . C . Parkinson , W . H . Saunders , Joseph Rayner , Harry Webb , W . Paas and Frederick Binckes Secretary . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee and Quarterl y

General Court on the 27 th ult . having been read for information , the Report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . One petition "was accepted , and the name ordered to be entered on the

lisfc of candidates for the election in April 1889 , aud a grant towards outfit was made in the case of an expupil . Satisfactory explanations having been offered

respecting the circumstances of the mother of a lad * who was circled into the School in October 1887 , a vote of thanks to tho Chairman was unanimously passed . This closed fche proceedings .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . RICHARD WILTSHIRE P . M . 704 .

THE mortal remains of Bro . Richard Wiltshire , late Chair r man of tho Islington Board of Guardians , were interred at Finchley Cemetery on the afternoon of Thursday , tho 2 nd inst . The service was performed by the Rev . W .

Nelson Wion , incumbent of the Chapel-of-Ease . Shortly before this , the children from the Workhouse Schools in Hornsey-road arrived , and were accommodated with seats in the gallery . They were under tho charge of Mr .

Langford , the superintendent of the schools . A hymn having been sung by tbe school children , the service was proceeded with . This was followed by an eloquent and impressive address , delivered by Rev . W . N . Winn . The floral

tokens of love and esteem were both numerous and handsome . Prominent amongst them was a magnificent wreath , of flowers from the members of the Islington Board of Guardians . In addition to tbe floral offerings of the

widow and nieces of the deceased , wreaths were contributed by other relatives and private friends , from the inmates ofthe Workhouse Schools , and Bro . G . S . Elliott P . M . on behalf of fche House Committee , St . John ' s

Road , and Brother Friend P . M . on behalf of the School Committee . The funeral procession was preceded by the children from the parish schools and their band , and a number of girls were driven to

Finchley in a private omnibus , while fche band boys were conveyed in a brake . At the conclusion of the service , the school children sang the hymn beginning " Jesus lives ; no longer now can thy terrors , Death , appal us . " The

brethren then filed pasfc the grave , each dropping on to fche coffin a sprig of acacia . The brick grave , which is situated close to that of the late vicar of Islington , the Rev . Daniel Wilson , was lined with evergreens . Tbe l'emains were

committed to their last resting place amid genuine aud heartfelt manifestations of grief , the universal feeling being that the parish had lost in Richard Wiltshire one of its most able and valued representatives .

Bro. W. P. Nolan.

BRO . W . P . NOLAN .

THE funeral of Bro . Wm . P . Nolan , who died on the 30 th ult ., at Fisherwick House , Newcastle , County Down , took place on the 1 st inst . At ten o ' clock the remains were removed from the late residence of the deceased ,

8 Conlon street , Old Lodge-road , to the Borough Cemetery , where they were interred . There was a large turn-out of the Masonic Fraternity . The members of Donegore True

Blues Lodge , No . 92 , and other brethren attended the funeral of the late Worshipful Master in large numbers , and the Companions of Chapter 97 were also present . There was a long line of vehicles .

The Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Iusfct tution , held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons ' Hall on Wednesday . Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D . occu pied the chair , and there wero present Bros . J . A . Farnfield , H .

Maudslay , A . H . Tattershall , W . J . Murlis , James Brett , W . B . Daniell , E . West , Joseph Freeman , C . H . Driver , W . Hilton , B . E . Blasby , L . G . Gordon Robbins , J . E . Dawson , Thomas Cubitt , W . Belchamber , E . M . Money ,

0 . H . Webb , Charles Lacey , W . H . Perryman , Hugh Cotter , Charles Kempton , and John Msison ( acting Secretary ) . Tbe minutes of last meeting were verified , and fche acting Secretary reported the death of two Annuitants

( one male and one widow ) . The Warden ' s Report for tbe past month was read . A vote of thanks to the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , fur their customary gifts of tea and tobacco to the old folks at

Croydon , was unanimously passed . Ihree petitions ( one male and two widows ) were ] considered and accepted , and the names ordered to be entered on the list tor the election in May 1889 . The proceedings terminated with the eustomarv vote of thanks to the Chairman .