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Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Hiram Lodge , No . 2416 . The last meeting of the season of this class lodge ( architects and surveyors ) was held at Freemasons' Hall on the 22 nd ult . Bro . Horace T . Bonner presided , and was assisted by Bros . G . Elkington , jun ., S . VV . ; Merritt . as I . W .: F . R . Farrow , P . AL ,
Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Powell , l . P . AI ., as S . D . ; W . West , as J . D . j F . Pearce , as I . G . ¦ and W . J . Ebbetts , P . G . S ., who kindly acted as I . P . M . It was announced that two of the officers , Bros . Drinkwater , J . W ., and A . F . VVrightson , S . D ., were too unwell to attend the meeting . The work before the lodge consisted of the raising of Bros . F . Tupper White and C A . Bassett-Smith , and the passing of Bros . Major F . S . Leslie and H . W . Collins . At the close of the
proceedings thebrethren dined at the Freemasons' Tavern . Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . At the Inns of Court Hotel on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., the brethren of this flourishing lodge mustered in force , in expectation ( which was not disappointed ) of meeting the Grand Treasurer . Bro . VV . M . Stiles arrived iust as the W . M . had opened the lodge , and was duly saluted , which compliment he briefly acknowledged . Amongst those oresent were : Bros . G . Emblin . P . M . 147 . W . M . : G . Ransford . I . P . M .: D . Phillies .
S . W . ; T . W . Lightfoot , J . W . ; W . Klingenstein , Treas . ; A . F . Scholding , Sec . ; W . H . Lowry , S . D . ; W . F . Bates , J . D . ; Selby Klingenstein , D . C . ; C . Ransford , I . G . ; J . F . Pink , Org . ; A . Pringle , P . M ., H . Mavor , and T . Rayner , Stwds . ; Alex . Jones , S . Maur , O . C Moore , F . E . Thomson , L . Weenen , E . Granhert , H . Cosins , Wm . C . Lightfoot , J . J . Woods , and J . L . van Geider . Visitors : Bros . W . Al . Stiles , P . M ., Grand Treasurer ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; A . Schwerzl , W . AI . 435 ; T . S . Henson , W . M . 1 996 ; C H . Knuth , 1839 ; C L . Alontefiore , 1015 ; and H . Evenden , Tyler .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . J . L . van Geider was unanimousl y elected a joining member , Bro . Louis Weenen passed , and letters regretting their inability to attend were read from Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . H . Bullock , P . M . j and T . M . Bell , after which the Iodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M ., in proposing "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said : I am
pleased and honoured with the presence of a distinguished Grand Officer here to-night . To many of us the Grand Officers are a mystic body exercising great power . We hear of them , no doubt in spirit they are often with us , but we seldom see them . To-night they are represented in the flesh by our distinguished brother and friend William Mason Stiles , Grand Treasurer of England . Bro . Stiles is well known to all of us ; for years he worked hard for the Charities with great success ; in lodges of instruction his teaching has long been recognised as the correct version of our ancient ritual , and his genial
good fellowship has made hosts of friends . 1 don't know whether Bro . Stiles is proud of his office , but I am quite sure we are proud of our representative at that board , to which nothing but hjs modesty prevented us sending him years ago ; and we are proud to have him here to-night . I ask you to drink to the Grand Officers , Present and Past , coupled with the name of Bro . W . M . Stiles . __Bro . Stiles , who met with a cordial reception , replied with a capital and characteristic speecb , remarking that he scarcely knew how to respond for those noblemen at the
head ot affairs ; the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters were men of commanding influence , and they did much to further the objects of the Order . The D . G . Alaster presiding at the recent Festival of the Old People announced contributions amounting to £ 16 . 000 , that gratifying result was largely due to the energy and influence of the Deputy Grand Master himself . He was proud to be associated with Grand Lodge , and thanked the brethren whose votes had placed him there ,. It was the greatest honour and the highest position they could elect him to , as he was also Treasurer of Grand Chapterhis position
, was unique , and he hoped the brethren would never regret having elected him . For all the kind things the W . M . had said , and the flattering reception they had given him , he thanked them very sincerely . The W . M . was a very old friend , one of his pupils , and there were many round the table with whom he had been associated for many years , and was pleased to meet at that festive board . As a Preceptor , he could not admit that he had either altered or improved the ritual , but he had done his best to teach and promote the teaching of the correct version . In conclusion . Bro . Stiles , referring in
complimentary terms to Bro . W . A . Scurrah's presence , reminded the brethren of the approaching election to the Board of General Purposes , and asked the brethren to vote for Bro . Scurrah , who was a fearless worker , and whose knowledge and experience made him one of the best men they could elect . The I . P . M . proposed "The VVorshipfuI Master" in eulogistic terms , which met with a hearty response . replyi the Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the cordial way they had received the toast . He was pleased to see such a good muster . As there was so little work to be donehe had not expected such a large gatheringbutno doubtthe
, , , , presence of the Grand Treasurer had been the attraction . His year of office was drawing to a dose . He wished they had given him a little more work to do , and hoped that when he ! . ™ chair they would be pleased with the balance-sheet and the way he had discharged ¦ I i 7 . " r Tne next toast he should ask them to drink was that of the visitors , at the head of whom was that excellent Mason and modest man , Bro . W . A . Scurrah , whom they were pleased to welcome . Having read out the names of the other visitors , and expressed his appreciation of their presence , the W . AL said : I propose " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx .
Bro . Scurrah replied in a humorous speech , and the other visitors also briefly acknowledged the compliment , and expressed their intention of coming again . "The Past Masters , " "Treasurer , " Secretary , " and "Officers '" toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Pink , Org . ; Alex . Jones , F . E . Thomson , W . H . Lowry . O . C . Moore , Henson , and others , contributing some capital songs and recitations , postponed the Tyler's toast until the eleventh hour . " - fi v v
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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawsonsquare , Bradford , on Thursday , the 2 nd ult . There was a good attendance , Bro . C H . hllis , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . T . La- * t , I . P . M . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . AL , J . S . G . D . ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., as Chap . ; E . P . Peterson , P . AL ; John Niven , P . M ., Vhanty Steward ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ,- lohn Morton , S . W . ; 1 . B . Fearnlev .
J . 'W . ; R . S . Hird , as S . D . ; W . Shaw Smith , as J . D . ; C . J . Paul , as I . G . j aamuel Robinson , Sec . ; A . Swaine , Org . ; Henry Holmes , Tyler ; John Harland , •^ " ¦ Pt . of Wks . ; T . P . Sykes , J . S . Marsland , T . H . Bedford , R . B . Nichols , W . Walker , W . Docksey , and 1 . B . Childe . Visitors : Bro . S . Israel Cromack , W . M . 3 ? 7 ; Thomas Denby , P . AI . 3 S 7 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Heaton , P . M . 387 ; A , graham , 600 ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . J . Sutherst , P . AL 101 , 1 •'" . G . D . C : G . H . Field , P . M . 1018-, lohn Akam , W . M .. lohn Halev . P . M ..
and Charles Dsan , I . P . M ., all of 1034 ' R . Kerahaw , W . AL , Joshua Hill , P . M ., John Cromack , I . P . M ., J . H . Schutte , S . VV ., F . H . Jones , J . W ., all of 2330 ; and others . The Worshipful Master having opened the lodge , the minutes of the previous rneetln { f were confirmed . Bro . Childe was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . J . T . Last , ' •l' . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Fearnley , J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . AL , Treas . The W . AL , on behalf of the lodge , then Presented to Bro . Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., the first W . M . of the lodge , * n address of congratulation upon his recent appointment by the Prov . Granel Alaster ,
" ro W . L . Jackson , J . P ., M . P ., as Prov . S . UI " ., which was the first time the lodge nad been honoured by the purple being bestowed upon any of its members ; in making 'he presentation the W . M . expressed the gratification of the members that Bro . " "tephenson , who had done so much for the lodge , especially during its earlier years , had Rfen chosen for the distinction ; the lodge appreciated his past services and he trusted "hat Bro . Stephenson would long be spared to enjoy his well deserved honour . Bro . •p'ephenson acknowledged the good wishes of the brethren in a few well-chosen remarks ; " *•stated that the presentation had taken him quite by surprise , for if he had had an
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intimation of what was going to occur he might have come prepared with a speech , having been a Past Provincial Officer for a number of years it was a matter of surprise to him considering there were so many—over 1000—Past Masters in the province awaiting promotion , when the Prov . Grand Master offered him the collar of Prov . S . G . D . He took it , however , as a compliment to the lodge and accordingly accepted it ; he appreciated the good feeling of the brethren in making the presentation , and thanked them
for their kind wishes . They might rely on him in the future as in the past to do whatever he could for the well being of the lodge . A resolution of condolence and sympathy with the family of the late Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . T . VV . Tew , J . P ., deceased , was passed and recorded on the minutes of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
In responding for " The Visitors , " Bro . J . VV . Alonckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C , referred in a sympathetic manner to the severe loss Freemasonry in VVest Yorkshire had sustained by the recent death of the late Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., who a few years since consecrated that lodge , and who had such a conscientious regard for his duty to the Craft that he conducted the consecration of the St . Lawrence Lodge , No . 2330 , when the condition of his health was such that he was more fitted to be in bed . He and the other members of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 101 S , were glad to have had another opportunity of enioving the hospitality of Lodire Acacia .
Bros . J . Cromack , W . M . 3 S 7 ; J . Akam , W . M . 1034 * and Kershaw , VV . M . 2330 , also responded . Bro . E . Heaton , P . M . 3 S 7 , in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " stated that it afforded him a peculiar pleasure to propose that toast , as he was present some dozen years ago at the Worshipful Master ' s initiation into the Craft in the Airedale Lodge , No . 3 S 7 , and he also had been present at his installation into the chair of this lodge . He knew him to be a worthy Mason , and he was convinced the brethren appreciated him as the Master of the lodge .
Bro . C . H . Ellis , W . AL , responded in a few well chosen remarks . He stated that he felt very much honoured by such a good attendance , both of the brethren of the lodge as well as of the numerous visitors . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a termination . Songs and music during the evening were rendered by Bros . Swaine , Feirnley , Shaw Smith , Sykes , and Docksey .
Benevolentia Lodge , No . 2 S 49 . The lirst meeting of this lodge since its consecration was an emergency meeting held at the George Hotel , Woodford , on the 21 st ult ., when Bro . C J . R . Tijou , P . A . G . P ., W . M ., presided . There were also present : Bros . James VV . Gibbs , I . P . M . ; Henry W . Lee , S . W . ; H . Ffrench Bromhead , J . W . j | . Taylor , Treas . ; H . Grimsdall , S . D . and Sec ; J . G . Hammond , jun ., J . D . ; II . A . Lie , I . G . ; E . Purkess , Stwd . j Samuel Ellis , acting Tyler ; G . S . Manuelle , W . J . VV . Cole , H . Lindus , T . Barfoot , John W . Tyler , P . S . G . D . Essex ; and I . A . Osborn . Visitors : Bros . Henry Times , W . M . 163 j Francis Marland , 1 S 05 ; Walter J . Nicoll , 2 iS 4 ; Thomas Ringrose , P . M . f t
2184 , . r . A . li . i > ec . ; M . 1 . Nell , f . M . 45 , -. t-. D . Herts ; R . E . Hunt , P . M . 45 , and W . M . 2511 ; Walter Hunter , P . M . 2077 ; C . Slater , J . D . 2409 ; VV . H . Hubbert , P . M . and Sec . 1653 ; J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C . ; Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . ; and H . Massey , 160 , P . AL 619 , and 1028 . ~ The W . M . initiated his son , Mr . George Charles Tijou , Mr . Thomas Henry Alacklin , and Mr . Henry Aleyer . Bro . Philbrick delivered the Ancient Charge , and afterwards was elected an honorary member of the lodge . He was to have taken part in the ceremony of consecration of the lodge on April 30 th , but was prevented by illness from being present .
At the close of the work of the lodge , thebrethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Macklin , and the brethren subsequently honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Philbrick responded to the toast which included the Grand Officers , who , he said , were open to criticism , and he thought that what they did would stand the light of day . The initiates had been taught that Ihere were mysteries in the Order ; but Masonry did things whicii were before the world . Alasons had their Charities , and he ventured to say there was no other organisation which affected so many interests , had so many interested in it , or was such a great power in the world . Aloreover , there were none
that commanded more ungrudging services , or when judged by its finite stood scrutiny better . The progress made in Freemasonry in the last 25 or 30 years was astonishing ; and he referred particularly to the working of the ceremonies . There wis not ni * that slovenliness in the working which characterised lodges in the olden times . Lodges vied with each other in their working , and good working was now quite common . Alasonry , in fact , never stood so high as it did at the present time , either in Alasonic cire ' es or
among the outer world . It never was more united ; it was a living power in the land , and a steady power , too . Masons knew no religious differences ; they recognised the Supreme Being above them all ; they knew no political divisions , and herein lay one of the secrets of their strength . They were united on that common basis where man could meet man , and brother meet brother , where thiy recognised the wants , the failings and vicissitudes that were attached to humanity , and where they did their utmost in a fraternal spirit to relieve the one and solace the other .
Bro . Farnfield also replied , and said that when Lord Roberts was appointed S . G . W . on April 24 th , in Grand Lodge , he never saw such a popular appointment , for all the brethren , contrary to custom , rose from their seats and cheered . The appointments this year were very popular ; he had never heard a word said against any one appointment . Bro . J . W . Gibbs , I . P . AL , proposed "The VVorshipfuI Alaster , " to which Bro . Tijou , in a very few words replied , expressing his satisfaction at the success ol the lodge . Bro . Tijou , in proposing " The Initiates , " expressed his pride at being the lirst Master of the lodge , and occupying the unique position of classing as the first initiate
of the lodge his own son , who , if he had had the inclination , might two or three years ago have been initiated in another lodge . He was very proud to have initiated the other two gentlemen , both of whom he had known from boys . He spoke in high terms of Bro . Alacklin , who had entered heart and soul into the proposition of forming a lodge to be held at the George , and he commended Bro . Alacklin on the admirable way in which he had catered for the lodge at the consecration meeting and the present meeting . The lodge was founded not to become a feeding lodge or a gigantic lodge ; it was going to act on Alasonic lines , to get good men into the Order . At the same time they were not going to tout for members .
Bro . George Charles Tijou was the first to respond , and he said it must be a great honour to be initiated by his own father . Freemasonry as far as he could see at present was sure to make a man better in the world . He hoped he might be a credit to Freemasonry , and that Freemasonry would lind in him a worthy brother . Bros . Alacklin and Meyer also replied . Bros . Times , W . M . 165 ; Hunt , P . M . 45 ; and Alassey , 1 G 0 , P . AL C 19 and 1928 , responded to the toast of ' •The Visitors ; " and the toast of " The Officers " received representatives in Bros . Gibb , LP . AL , and Ffrench Bromhead ; the Tyler ' s toast closing the proceedings of an exceptionally pleasant evening .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
Royal Edward Preceptory , No . 76 . The annual meeting of this popular preceptory was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Angel Hotel , Dukinlield . Sir Knight John Clayton , E . P ., presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were received and confirmed . The muster roll , having been called , the ballot was taken for Sir Knight D . S . Higson of the Loyal Volunteers ' Preceptory , proposed by Sir Knight H . G . Small , Constable , seconded by Sir Knight J . Leech , P . G . S . B ., whicii was favourable , * jir Knight Geo . H . Brown , P . E . P ., undertook the duty of inauguration of Sir Knight Harry Gordon Small , Constable , E . P . elect ,
who was presented by Sir Knight G . S . Smith , P . E . P ., P . G . S . B . Sir Knight H . G . Small having been proclaimed and saluted , he appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Sir Knights James Andrew , Con . ; Allen Shaw , Marshal ; James Leech , Prelate ; A . W . Siddall , P . E . P ., P . G . Sub . Marshal , lreas . j Richard Newhouse , P . E . P ., P . E . Reg . ,- John Wagstaffe , Sub-Alarshal ; D . S . Higson , C of G . ; and Thomas Neale , A . Shaw , and Walter were appointed Auditors . In addition to those mentioned above there were present : Sir Knights Heyes , M . G . P ., V . C Harrison , Veevers , P . E . P .
At the banquet which subsequently followed , the usual toasts were given and responded to . We wish Sir Knight IL G . Small every success in his high office .
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Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Hiram Lodge , No . 2416 . The last meeting of the season of this class lodge ( architects and surveyors ) was held at Freemasons' Hall on the 22 nd ult . Bro . Horace T . Bonner presided , and was assisted by Bros . G . Elkington , jun ., S . VV . ; Merritt . as I . W .: F . R . Farrow , P . AL ,
Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Powell , l . P . AI ., as S . D . ; W . West , as J . D . j F . Pearce , as I . G . ¦ and W . J . Ebbetts , P . G . S ., who kindly acted as I . P . M . It was announced that two of the officers , Bros . Drinkwater , J . W ., and A . F . VVrightson , S . D ., were too unwell to attend the meeting . The work before the lodge consisted of the raising of Bros . F . Tupper White and C A . Bassett-Smith , and the passing of Bros . Major F . S . Leslie and H . W . Collins . At the close of the
proceedings thebrethren dined at the Freemasons' Tavern . Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . At the Inns of Court Hotel on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., the brethren of this flourishing lodge mustered in force , in expectation ( which was not disappointed ) of meeting the Grand Treasurer . Bro . VV . M . Stiles arrived iust as the W . M . had opened the lodge , and was duly saluted , which compliment he briefly acknowledged . Amongst those oresent were : Bros . G . Emblin . P . M . 147 . W . M . : G . Ransford . I . P . M .: D . Phillies .
S . W . ; T . W . Lightfoot , J . W . ; W . Klingenstein , Treas . ; A . F . Scholding , Sec . ; W . H . Lowry , S . D . ; W . F . Bates , J . D . ; Selby Klingenstein , D . C . ; C . Ransford , I . G . ; J . F . Pink , Org . ; A . Pringle , P . M ., H . Mavor , and T . Rayner , Stwds . ; Alex . Jones , S . Maur , O . C Moore , F . E . Thomson , L . Weenen , E . Granhert , H . Cosins , Wm . C . Lightfoot , J . J . Woods , and J . L . van Geider . Visitors : Bros . W . Al . Stiles , P . M ., Grand Treasurer ; W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; A . Schwerzl , W . AI . 435 ; T . S . Henson , W . M . 1 996 ; C H . Knuth , 1839 ; C L . Alontefiore , 1015 ; and H . Evenden , Tyler .
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . J . L . van Geider was unanimousl y elected a joining member , Bro . Louis Weenen passed , and letters regretting their inability to attend were read from Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . H . Bullock , P . M . j and T . M . Bell , after which the Iodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M ., in proposing "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said : I am
pleased and honoured with the presence of a distinguished Grand Officer here to-night . To many of us the Grand Officers are a mystic body exercising great power . We hear of them , no doubt in spirit they are often with us , but we seldom see them . To-night they are represented in the flesh by our distinguished brother and friend William Mason Stiles , Grand Treasurer of England . Bro . Stiles is well known to all of us ; for years he worked hard for the Charities with great success ; in lodges of instruction his teaching has long been recognised as the correct version of our ancient ritual , and his genial
good fellowship has made hosts of friends . 1 don't know whether Bro . Stiles is proud of his office , but I am quite sure we are proud of our representative at that board , to which nothing but hjs modesty prevented us sending him years ago ; and we are proud to have him here to-night . I ask you to drink to the Grand Officers , Present and Past , coupled with the name of Bro . W . M . Stiles . __Bro . Stiles , who met with a cordial reception , replied with a capital and characteristic speecb , remarking that he scarcely knew how to respond for those noblemen at the
head ot affairs ; the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters were men of commanding influence , and they did much to further the objects of the Order . The D . G . Alaster presiding at the recent Festival of the Old People announced contributions amounting to £ 16 . 000 , that gratifying result was largely due to the energy and influence of the Deputy Grand Master himself . He was proud to be associated with Grand Lodge , and thanked the brethren whose votes had placed him there ,. It was the greatest honour and the highest position they could elect him to , as he was also Treasurer of Grand Chapterhis position
, was unique , and he hoped the brethren would never regret having elected him . For all the kind things the W . M . had said , and the flattering reception they had given him , he thanked them very sincerely . The W . M . was a very old friend , one of his pupils , and there were many round the table with whom he had been associated for many years , and was pleased to meet at that festive board . As a Preceptor , he could not admit that he had either altered or improved the ritual , but he had done his best to teach and promote the teaching of the correct version . In conclusion . Bro . Stiles , referring in
complimentary terms to Bro . W . A . Scurrah's presence , reminded the brethren of the approaching election to the Board of General Purposes , and asked the brethren to vote for Bro . Scurrah , who was a fearless worker , and whose knowledge and experience made him one of the best men they could elect . The I . P . M . proposed "The VVorshipfuI Master" in eulogistic terms , which met with a hearty response . replyi the Worshipful Master thanked the brethren for the cordial way they had received the toast . He was pleased to see such a good muster . As there was so little work to be donehe had not expected such a large gatheringbutno doubtthe
, , , , presence of the Grand Treasurer had been the attraction . His year of office was drawing to a dose . He wished they had given him a little more work to do , and hoped that when he ! . ™ chair they would be pleased with the balance-sheet and the way he had discharged ¦ I i 7 . " r Tne next toast he should ask them to drink was that of the visitors , at the head of whom was that excellent Mason and modest man , Bro . W . A . Scurrah , whom they were pleased to welcome . Having read out the names of the other visitors , and expressed his appreciation of their presence , the W . AL said : I propose " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx .
Bro . Scurrah replied in a humorous speech , and the other visitors also briefly acknowledged the compliment , and expressed their intention of coming again . "The Past Masters , " "Treasurer , " Secretary , " and "Officers '" toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Pink , Org . ; Alex . Jones , F . E . Thomson , W . H . Lowry . O . C . Moore , Henson , and others , contributing some capital songs and recitations , postponed the Tyler's toast until the eleventh hour . " - fi v v
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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .
Acacia Lodge , No . 2321 . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Rawsonsquare , Bradford , on Thursday , the 2 nd ult . There was a good attendance , Bro . C H . hllis , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . T . La- * t , I . P . M . ; Alfred Stephenson , P . AL , J . S . G . D . ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., as Chap . ; E . P . Peterson , P . AL ; John Niven , P . M ., Vhanty Steward ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ,- lohn Morton , S . W . ; 1 . B . Fearnlev .
J . 'W . ; R . S . Hird , as S . D . ; W . Shaw Smith , as J . D . ; C . J . Paul , as I . G . j aamuel Robinson , Sec . ; A . Swaine , Org . ; Henry Holmes , Tyler ; John Harland , •^ " ¦ Pt . of Wks . ; T . P . Sykes , J . S . Marsland , T . H . Bedford , R . B . Nichols , W . Walker , W . Docksey , and 1 . B . Childe . Visitors : Bro . S . Israel Cromack , W . M . 3 ? 7 ; Thomas Denby , P . AI . 3 S 7 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Heaton , P . M . 387 ; A , graham , 600 ; J . W . Monckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . J . Sutherst , P . AL 101 , 1 •'" . G . D . C : G . H . Field , P . M . 1018-, lohn Akam , W . M .. lohn Halev . P . M ..
and Charles Dsan , I . P . M ., all of 1034 ' R . Kerahaw , W . AL , Joshua Hill , P . M ., John Cromack , I . P . M ., J . H . Schutte , S . VV ., F . H . Jones , J . W ., all of 2330 ; and others . The Worshipful Master having opened the lodge , the minutes of the previous rneetln { f were confirmed . Bro . Childe was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . J . T . Last , ' •l' . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Fearnley , J . W ., and the charge delivered by Bro . S . A . Bailey , P . AL , Treas . The W . AL , on behalf of the lodge , then Presented to Bro . Alfred Stephenson , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., the first W . M . of the lodge , * n address of congratulation upon his recent appointment by the Prov . Granel Alaster ,
" ro W . L . Jackson , J . P ., M . P ., as Prov . S . UI " ., which was the first time the lodge nad been honoured by the purple being bestowed upon any of its members ; in making 'he presentation the W . M . expressed the gratification of the members that Bro . " "tephenson , who had done so much for the lodge , especially during its earlier years , had Rfen chosen for the distinction ; the lodge appreciated his past services and he trusted "hat Bro . Stephenson would long be spared to enjoy his well deserved honour . Bro . •p'ephenson acknowledged the good wishes of the brethren in a few well-chosen remarks ; " *•stated that the presentation had taken him quite by surprise , for if he had had an
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intimation of what was going to occur he might have come prepared with a speech , having been a Past Provincial Officer for a number of years it was a matter of surprise to him considering there were so many—over 1000—Past Masters in the province awaiting promotion , when the Prov . Grand Master offered him the collar of Prov . S . G . D . He took it , however , as a compliment to the lodge and accordingly accepted it ; he appreciated the good feeling of the brethren in making the presentation , and thanked them
for their kind wishes . They might rely on him in the future as in the past to do whatever he could for the well being of the lodge . A resolution of condolence and sympathy with the family of the late Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . T . VV . Tew , J . P ., deceased , was passed and recorded on the minutes of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
In responding for " The Visitors , " Bro . J . VV . Alonckman , P . M . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C , referred in a sympathetic manner to the severe loss Freemasonry in VVest Yorkshire had sustained by the recent death of the late Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , J . P ., who a few years since consecrated that lodge , and who had such a conscientious regard for his duty to the Craft that he conducted the consecration of the St . Lawrence Lodge , No . 2330 , when the condition of his health was such that he was more fitted to be in bed . He and the other members of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 101 S , were glad to have had another opportunity of enioving the hospitality of Lodire Acacia .
Bros . J . Cromack , W . M . 3 S 7 ; J . Akam , W . M . 1034 * and Kershaw , VV . M . 2330 , also responded . Bro . E . Heaton , P . M . 3 S 7 , in proposing "The Health of the VV . M ., " stated that it afforded him a peculiar pleasure to propose that toast , as he was present some dozen years ago at the Worshipful Master ' s initiation into the Craft in the Airedale Lodge , No . 3 S 7 , and he also had been present at his installation into the chair of this lodge . He knew him to be a worthy Mason , and he was convinced the brethren appreciated him as the Master of the lodge .
Bro . C . H . Ellis , W . AL , responded in a few well chosen remarks . He stated that he felt very much honoured by such a good attendance , both of the brethren of the lodge as well as of the numerous visitors . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a termination . Songs and music during the evening were rendered by Bros . Swaine , Feirnley , Shaw Smith , Sykes , and Docksey .
Benevolentia Lodge , No . 2 S 49 . The lirst meeting of this lodge since its consecration was an emergency meeting held at the George Hotel , Woodford , on the 21 st ult ., when Bro . C J . R . Tijou , P . A . G . P ., W . M ., presided . There were also present : Bros . James VV . Gibbs , I . P . M . ; Henry W . Lee , S . W . ; H . Ffrench Bromhead , J . W . j | . Taylor , Treas . ; H . Grimsdall , S . D . and Sec ; J . G . Hammond , jun ., J . D . ; II . A . Lie , I . G . ; E . Purkess , Stwd . j Samuel Ellis , acting Tyler ; G . S . Manuelle , W . J . VV . Cole , H . Lindus , T . Barfoot , John W . Tyler , P . S . G . D . Essex ; and I . A . Osborn . Visitors : Bros . Henry Times , W . M . 163 j Francis Marland , 1 S 05 ; Walter J . Nicoll , 2 iS 4 ; Thomas Ringrose , P . M . f t
2184 , . r . A . li . i > ec . ; M . 1 . Nell , f . M . 45 , -. t-. D . Herts ; R . E . Hunt , P . M . 45 , and W . M . 2511 ; Walter Hunter , P . M . 2077 ; C . Slater , J . D . 2409 ; VV . H . Hubbert , P . M . and Sec . 1653 ; J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C . ; Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg . ; and H . Massey , 160 , P . AL 619 , and 1028 . ~ The W . M . initiated his son , Mr . George Charles Tijou , Mr . Thomas Henry Alacklin , and Mr . Henry Aleyer . Bro . Philbrick delivered the Ancient Charge , and afterwards was elected an honorary member of the lodge . He was to have taken part in the ceremony of consecration of the lodge on April 30 th , but was prevented by illness from being present .
At the close of the work of the lodge , thebrethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Macklin , and the brethren subsequently honoured the usual toasts . Bro . Philbrick responded to the toast which included the Grand Officers , who , he said , were open to criticism , and he thought that what they did would stand the light of day . The initiates had been taught that Ihere were mysteries in the Order ; but Masonry did things whicii were before the world . Alasons had their Charities , and he ventured to say there was no other organisation which affected so many interests , had so many interested in it , or was such a great power in the world . Aloreover , there were none
that commanded more ungrudging services , or when judged by its finite stood scrutiny better . The progress made in Freemasonry in the last 25 or 30 years was astonishing ; and he referred particularly to the working of the ceremonies . There wis not ni * that slovenliness in the working which characterised lodges in the olden times . Lodges vied with each other in their working , and good working was now quite common . Alasonry , in fact , never stood so high as it did at the present time , either in Alasonic cire ' es or
among the outer world . It never was more united ; it was a living power in the land , and a steady power , too . Masons knew no religious differences ; they recognised the Supreme Being above them all ; they knew no political divisions , and herein lay one of the secrets of their strength . They were united on that common basis where man could meet man , and brother meet brother , where thiy recognised the wants , the failings and vicissitudes that were attached to humanity , and where they did their utmost in a fraternal spirit to relieve the one and solace the other .
Bro . Farnfield also replied , and said that when Lord Roberts was appointed S . G . W . on April 24 th , in Grand Lodge , he never saw such a popular appointment , for all the brethren , contrary to custom , rose from their seats and cheered . The appointments this year were very popular ; he had never heard a word said against any one appointment . Bro . J . W . Gibbs , I . P . AL , proposed "The VVorshipfuI Alaster , " to which Bro . Tijou , in a very few words replied , expressing his satisfaction at the success ol the lodge . Bro . Tijou , in proposing " The Initiates , " expressed his pride at being the lirst Master of the lodge , and occupying the unique position of classing as the first initiate
of the lodge his own son , who , if he had had the inclination , might two or three years ago have been initiated in another lodge . He was very proud to have initiated the other two gentlemen , both of whom he had known from boys . He spoke in high terms of Bro . Alacklin , who had entered heart and soul into the proposition of forming a lodge to be held at the George , and he commended Bro . Alacklin on the admirable way in which he had catered for the lodge at the consecration meeting and the present meeting . The lodge was founded not to become a feeding lodge or a gigantic lodge ; it was going to act on Alasonic lines , to get good men into the Order . At the same time they were not going to tout for members .
Bro . George Charles Tijou was the first to respond , and he said it must be a great honour to be initiated by his own father . Freemasonry as far as he could see at present was sure to make a man better in the world . He hoped he might be a credit to Freemasonry , and that Freemasonry would lind in him a worthy brother . Bros . Alacklin and Meyer also replied . Bros . Times , W . M . 165 ; Hunt , P . M . 45 ; and Alassey , 1 G 0 , P . AL C 19 and 1928 , responded to the toast of ' •The Visitors ; " and the toast of " The Officers " received representatives in Bros . Gibb , LP . AL , and Ffrench Bromhead ; the Tyler ' s toast closing the proceedings of an exceptionally pleasant evening .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
Royal Edward Preceptory , No . 76 . The annual meeting of this popular preceptory was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Angel Hotel , Dukinlield . Sir Knight John Clayton , E . P ., presided . The minutes of the previous meeting were received and confirmed . The muster roll , having been called , the ballot was taken for Sir Knight D . S . Higson of the Loyal Volunteers ' Preceptory , proposed by Sir Knight H . G . Small , Constable , seconded by Sir Knight J . Leech , P . G . S . B ., whicii was favourable , * jir Knight Geo . H . Brown , P . E . P ., undertook the duty of inauguration of Sir Knight Harry Gordon Small , Constable , E . P . elect ,
who was presented by Sir Knight G . S . Smith , P . E . P ., P . G . S . B . Sir Knight H . G . Small having been proclaimed and saluted , he appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Sir Knights James Andrew , Con . ; Allen Shaw , Marshal ; James Leech , Prelate ; A . W . Siddall , P . E . P ., P . G . Sub . Marshal , lreas . j Richard Newhouse , P . E . P ., P . E . Reg . ,- John Wagstaffe , Sub-Alarshal ; D . S . Higson , C of G . ; and Thomas Neale , A . Shaw , and Walter were appointed Auditors . In addition to those mentioned above there were present : Sir Knights Heyes , M . G . P ., V . C Harrison , Veevers , P . E . P .
At the banquet which subsequently followed , the usual toasts were given and responded to . We wish Sir Knight IL G . Small every success in his high office .