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GRAND TREASURERSHIP 1901 ^ CANDIDATE : W . BRO . CAPT . JOHN BARLOW , J . P ., P . M . 1260 , 1012 , & c , & c . CHAIRMAN OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : W . BRO . JAMES IRVINE P . M ., & c . Brother BARLOW is the LONDON Representative for the Craft , and Bros . WALTER POTTER , 442 Kingsland Road , N . E . and C . D . CHEETHAM , 7 Mosley Street , Manchester , having consented to act as Hon . Secretaries for LONDON and the PROVINCES , respectively , will be pleased to furnish any further information that may be desired .
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DOVER CASTLE HOTEL , WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD , CHARLES BEST & CO .. Proprietors . E . VOIGT , Manager . THE MOST HANDSOME AND COMMODIOUS HOTEL IN SOUTH LONDON . Bed and Sitting Booms . Bed and Breakfast from 6 s . Dining Booms on Ground and First Floor . Special Dishes for the day , from 12 till 8 . The Best Via 6 d Table d'Ho ' te Dinner in London , from 6 ' 80 to b'cO . faeven Courses , inglibh and French Cuisine . Silver Grill and Suppers till Midnight . MASONIC ACCOMMODATION AND BANQUETING HALL . PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNERS TO OrtDER . TWO LODGES ALREADY MEET HERE . Billiard Tables by Wright and Co . Choice Wines and Liqueurs , Munich Burgerbrau on draught .
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H . T . STEVENS , High class Family Butcher , 19 High Street , Oxford Street , London , W . C . ( FACING TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD ) . Special Quotations given for Hotels , Restaurants and Clubs . Families waited on dally . Best Engrllsh meat .
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A WILLIAM WILLSHIRE , \ jL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT , THE BRITANNIA , BERWICK STREET , OXFORD STREET , LONDON . Accommodation for Instruction Lodges and Good Clubs .
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E XPERIENCED Reviewer is ojjen to supply a column of criticisms weekly , to Provincial or London newspapers . Will submit specimen notices . T ., care of FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , New Barnet .
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EpBSgW . VVWggaB ^ ijggtfAVWVWgZZHJ H^^^^^^^a SATURDAY , 12 TH JANUARY 1901 .
Devon And Cornwall, 1800-1900.
DEVON AND CORNWALL , 1800 - 1900 .
DURING the nineteenth century Freemasonry in Devon and Cornwall has made immense strides ^ and ends the century with a prosperity never hitherto attained . All the local Institutions for the education and advancement in life
of the children of deceased Brethren ( left more or less unprovided for ) , as well as annuity funds for indigent Freemasons and the widows of Freemasons , have been started in the memory of many living and active Brethren ; and the large balances in hand from year to year , belonging to ' Lodges and the two Provincial Grand Lodges , are features of recent times .
The first Lodge formed in the West of England was the present St . John Lodge , No . 39 , Exeter , which was started in 1732 , and is now the senior of the sixty Lodges on the roll . In Cornwall , the mother Lodge of Love and nonour , No . 75 , was constituted in 1751 , and , like its sister
Lodge in Exeter , is happily as vigorous as ever as the premier of the thirty Lodges which are at work in the county . The single Lodge of the year 1732 , with a dozen or two of members , has now as companions ninety Lodges , with some 6 , 000 subscribing Brethren . The junior Lodge in Cornwall
Devon And Cornwall, 1800-1900.
was warranted m 1899 , as No . 2747 , Newquay , and the latest in Devon is the Lodge of the Three Pillars , Chelston , Torquay , which was chartered as No . 2806 during 1900 , and has
had a special medal struck in commemoration of the event , the first of its kind in this country . Its Secretary Bro . F . J . W . Crowe has had the honour of being elected a member of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , London .
The Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund was started in 1864 , since which period considerably over £ 12 , 000 has been received , about half of which has been spent on behalf of the beneficiaries , and , over £ 6 , 500 is invested . The next to be formed was the Fortescue Annuity
Fund , in 1862 , as a memorial to the Earl of Fortescue Prov . G . M . of Devon from 1819 to 1861 , the funds of which are in a very healthy state , there being a balance in hand of some £ 4 , 500 , and about that sum has been devoted to annuitites . . In 1879 the well-known Devon Masonic Educational Fund
was founded , which has been the means of devoting over £ 4 , 000 to the purposes of the Institution , and nearly £ 2 , 000 is in hand . Over twenty children are on the funds at the present time . Quite recently another society has been launched in Devon , and is doing exceedingly well , namely ,
the Aged Widows Annuity Fund , the support so far accorded being of a most gratifying character . It is interesting to noite that a Devonshire Educational Fund was started in Exeter by the present St . John Lodge , No . 70 , since removed to Plymouth . For a time it was generously supported , the
children being placed in local schools , but eventually it was dropped . Besides the funds mentioned , there are substantial sums devoted annually for Masonic and general purposes by the two Provincial Grand Lodges , and it is well the fact should be widely known , that the moneys contributed by the
Brethren for benevolent purposes are managed by local Craftsmen , who cheerfully give their valuable services without fee or reward , just as the Provincial Grand Secretaries do , who work hard in the discharge of their onerous duties , " though the appointments are wholly honorary .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Devon was held in 1900 at Plymouth , and was a great success , as was also the one for Cornwall , held at Camborne . Several halls have been dedicated during , the year in Devon and Cornwall for the exclusive use of the Craft , and are alike creditable to
the Fraternity and the neighbourhood in which they are erected , being also free from the unsuitable surroundings and associations of hotels and houses of public resort . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe has been able to preside
a ! t the Masonic functions held in the county , much to the delight of the Cornish Brethren , but in Devon the work has fallen on the zealous Deputy Prov . G . M . Major Davie , who has ably officiated in the unavoidable absence of the Right Hon . Lord Northcote Provincial Grand Master .
During 1900 the most important local events to be noted are the appointment by H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught ( Past Grand Master ) of Lord Northcote as Pro District Grand Master of Bombay , and ( by the Grand Master of Scotland ) Grand Master of' all Scottish Freemasonry in
India ; and by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of Major Davie as Past Grand jJeacon , being , one of twentyfive Brethren so invested in commemoration of the twentyfifth year of the Grand Mastership of his Royal Highness . The presentation to Bro . F . B . Westlake P . D . G . D . C . England ,
of life patronships in the three Masonic Institutions , and an illuminated address , in recognition of his excellent work on behalf of the Central Masonic Charitable Institutions , also calls for mention , as the cost was subscribed for by Lodges and Brethren in the county . The Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 ,
Torquay , has acquired the Masonic Library of the late Bro . J ohn Lane P . A . G . D . C . England , which was formally opened as the Lodge memorial of their lamented Brother by Bro .
W . J . Hughan P . S . G . D . England , in September last . The collection is the most valuable of the kind in the West of England , and it is hoped that a catalogue will soon be prepared of its treasures .
The Central Masonic Charities have been fairly supported by the two Provinces , though not so much as should be , considering the sums received locally from such sources . The total subscribed for the trio by the Brethren in England during 1900 exceeded £ 65 , 000 , so that the Craft cannot have
given less through their Grand Lodge and all other funds , thrn £ 250 to £ 300 each day of the past year . The Devonian Lodge has been inaugurated in London under distinguished auspices , so that now the two counties are well represented in the Metropolis . — " Western Morning News . "
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GRAND TREASURERSHIP 1901 ^ CANDIDATE : W . BRO . CAPT . JOHN BARLOW , J . P ., P . M . 1260 , 1012 , & c , & c . CHAIRMAN OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : W . BRO . JAMES IRVINE P . M ., & c . Brother BARLOW is the LONDON Representative for the Craft , and Bros . WALTER POTTER , 442 Kingsland Road , N . E . and C . D . CHEETHAM , 7 Mosley Street , Manchester , having consented to act as Hon . Secretaries for LONDON and the PROVINCES , respectively , will be pleased to furnish any further information that may be desired .
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DOVER CASTLE HOTEL , WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD , CHARLES BEST & CO .. Proprietors . E . VOIGT , Manager . THE MOST HANDSOME AND COMMODIOUS HOTEL IN SOUTH LONDON . Bed and Sitting Booms . Bed and Breakfast from 6 s . Dining Booms on Ground and First Floor . Special Dishes for the day , from 12 till 8 . The Best Via 6 d Table d'Ho ' te Dinner in London , from 6 ' 80 to b'cO . faeven Courses , inglibh and French Cuisine . Silver Grill and Suppers till Midnight . MASONIC ACCOMMODATION AND BANQUETING HALL . PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINNERS TO OrtDER . TWO LODGES ALREADY MEET HERE . Billiard Tables by Wright and Co . Choice Wines and Liqueurs , Munich Burgerbrau on draught .
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H . T . STEVENS , High class Family Butcher , 19 High Street , Oxford Street , London , W . C . ( FACING TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD ) . Special Quotations given for Hotels , Restaurants and Clubs . Families waited on dally . Best Engrllsh meat .
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A WILLIAM WILLSHIRE , \ jL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT , THE BRITANNIA , BERWICK STREET , OXFORD STREET , LONDON . Accommodation for Instruction Lodges and Good Clubs .
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E XPERIENCED Reviewer is ojjen to supply a column of criticisms weekly , to Provincial or London newspapers . Will submit specimen notices . T ., care of FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , New Barnet .
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EpBSgW . VVWggaB ^ ijggtfAVWVWgZZHJ H^^^^^^^a SATURDAY , 12 TH JANUARY 1901 .
Devon And Cornwall, 1800-1900.
DEVON AND CORNWALL , 1800 - 1900 .
DURING the nineteenth century Freemasonry in Devon and Cornwall has made immense strides ^ and ends the century with a prosperity never hitherto attained . All the local Institutions for the education and advancement in life
of the children of deceased Brethren ( left more or less unprovided for ) , as well as annuity funds for indigent Freemasons and the widows of Freemasons , have been started in the memory of many living and active Brethren ; and the large balances in hand from year to year , belonging to ' Lodges and the two Provincial Grand Lodges , are features of recent times .
The first Lodge formed in the West of England was the present St . John Lodge , No . 39 , Exeter , which was started in 1732 , and is now the senior of the sixty Lodges on the roll . In Cornwall , the mother Lodge of Love and nonour , No . 75 , was constituted in 1751 , and , like its sister
Lodge in Exeter , is happily as vigorous as ever as the premier of the thirty Lodges which are at work in the county . The single Lodge of the year 1732 , with a dozen or two of members , has now as companions ninety Lodges , with some 6 , 000 subscribing Brethren . The junior Lodge in Cornwall
Devon And Cornwall, 1800-1900.
was warranted m 1899 , as No . 2747 , Newquay , and the latest in Devon is the Lodge of the Three Pillars , Chelston , Torquay , which was chartered as No . 2806 during 1900 , and has
had a special medal struck in commemoration of the event , the first of its kind in this country . Its Secretary Bro . F . J . W . Crowe has had the honour of being elected a member of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , London .
The Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund was started in 1864 , since which period considerably over £ 12 , 000 has been received , about half of which has been spent on behalf of the beneficiaries , and , over £ 6 , 500 is invested . The next to be formed was the Fortescue Annuity
Fund , in 1862 , as a memorial to the Earl of Fortescue Prov . G . M . of Devon from 1819 to 1861 , the funds of which are in a very healthy state , there being a balance in hand of some £ 4 , 500 , and about that sum has been devoted to annuitites . . In 1879 the well-known Devon Masonic Educational Fund
was founded , which has been the means of devoting over £ 4 , 000 to the purposes of the Institution , and nearly £ 2 , 000 is in hand . Over twenty children are on the funds at the present time . Quite recently another society has been launched in Devon , and is doing exceedingly well , namely ,
the Aged Widows Annuity Fund , the support so far accorded being of a most gratifying character . It is interesting to noite that a Devonshire Educational Fund was started in Exeter by the present St . John Lodge , No . 70 , since removed to Plymouth . For a time it was generously supported , the
children being placed in local schools , but eventually it was dropped . Besides the funds mentioned , there are substantial sums devoted annually for Masonic and general purposes by the two Provincial Grand Lodges , and it is well the fact should be widely known , that the moneys contributed by the
Brethren for benevolent purposes are managed by local Craftsmen , who cheerfully give their valuable services without fee or reward , just as the Provincial Grand Secretaries do , who work hard in the discharge of their onerous duties , " though the appointments are wholly honorary .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Devon was held in 1900 at Plymouth , and was a great success , as was also the one for Cornwall , held at Camborne . Several halls have been dedicated during , the year in Devon and Cornwall for the exclusive use of the Craft , and are alike creditable to
the Fraternity and the neighbourhood in which they are erected , being also free from the unsuitable surroundings and associations of hotels and houses of public resort . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe has been able to preside
a ! t the Masonic functions held in the county , much to the delight of the Cornish Brethren , but in Devon the work has fallen on the zealous Deputy Prov . G . M . Major Davie , who has ably officiated in the unavoidable absence of the Right Hon . Lord Northcote Provincial Grand Master .
During 1900 the most important local events to be noted are the appointment by H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught ( Past Grand Master ) of Lord Northcote as Pro District Grand Master of Bombay , and ( by the Grand Master of Scotland ) Grand Master of' all Scottish Freemasonry in
India ; and by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of Major Davie as Past Grand jJeacon , being , one of twentyfive Brethren so invested in commemoration of the twentyfifth year of the Grand Mastership of his Royal Highness . The presentation to Bro . F . B . Westlake P . D . G . D . C . England ,
of life patronships in the three Masonic Institutions , and an illuminated address , in recognition of his excellent work on behalf of the Central Masonic Charitable Institutions , also calls for mention , as the cost was subscribed for by Lodges and Brethren in the county . The Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 ,
Torquay , has acquired the Masonic Library of the late Bro . J ohn Lane P . A . G . D . C . England , which was formally opened as the Lodge memorial of their lamented Brother by Bro .
W . J . Hughan P . S . G . D . England , in September last . The collection is the most valuable of the kind in the West of England , and it is hoped that a catalogue will soon be prepared of its treasures .
The Central Masonic Charities have been fairly supported by the two Provinces , though not so much as should be , considering the sums received locally from such sources . The total subscribed for the trio by the Brethren in England during 1900 exceeded £ 65 , 000 , so that the Craft cannot have
given less through their Grand Lodge and all other funds , thrn £ 250 to £ 300 each day of the past year . The Devonian Lodge has been inaugurated in London under distinguished auspices , so that now the two counties are well represented in the Metropolis . — " Western Morning News . "