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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
goodwill to men , is echoed on all sides , is breathed in every part of onr symbolical ritnal , and apMy rendered in onr Masonic principles , —brotherly love , relief and trnth . Christmas week and New Year's week are recognised annual periods of re-nnion amongst families nnd their friends whose avocations have kept them apart dnring the anfcnmn months . Old friends
meet again , and the spirit of happiness reigns supreme in onr midst , and a happy and prosperous New Year is , therefore , the heartiest desire I can address to all of yon , and that the Lodges and yourselves individually may enjoy it in the fullest sense of its interpretation . It is agreeable to look back upon the year now gone and to feel that the Craft has done good work , a = * well as complimentary work ,
and the results show how onr efforts havo tended to strengthen the Craft and consolidate its laws . Tbe work of confirming tho revision of the new Book of Constitutions is a lnbonr not nnworthy of onr mutual congratulations ; this was done at the meeting of Grand Lodge on 5 th December , nt whioh onr well beloved Deputy , Brother Tew , and many of yon were present , nnder the able and patient
direction of the Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon . Onr acknowledgments are dne to this moat able Master in the Craft , who through many weary hours did wisely , laboriously and jndifi' nsly rule its deliberations . Many of ns may regret some ehangos which have been made in the old Book of Constitutions , and there are others who wonld have
welcomed modifications which havo not been accepted . It however appears to me that the characteristic Featnres of onr ancient Cinstitutions have not been materially modified . I thank the Advice Committee of this Province , for their spirited assistance , and doubtless they will , if necessary , continne their labours should it be requisite to amend our own Provincial Grand Lodge Bye-laws in
sympathy with the new Book of Constitutions . Bro . G . E . Webster , of Sheffield , Prov . Grand Register , will shortly report to us the proceedings in Grand Lodge , in reference to the rebuilding scheme of Freemasons' Hall . The opinions of West Yorkshire Masons on this proposal of the London Bnilding Committee were generously supported by my gallant Bro . Colonel Le Gendre
Starkie , Prov . Grand Master of East Lancashire , in Grand Lodge , as well as in his own large Province , and by contingents of brethren from the two Provinces of Lancashire , as well ns from Northumberland , Cheshire , Cumberland , Westmoreland , North and East York , shire , and many more I am unable to catalogue . West Yorkshire mustered nearly 100 brethren , and I do thank each and all of you ,
and all other Masons there present , for the ready help displayed on this memorable occasion , and the sacrifice yon all made of valuable time for the best part of three days to the consideration of the London scheme j neither mnst I omit the help given by some of our London brethren , and the able and valuable suppport accorded to our views by the distinguished Bro . John Havers , a P . G . Warden of
England . The London Special Committee had doubtless acted in good faith in propounding , after the fire which injured Freemasons' Hall , their reconstruction scheme , which had one great object in view , and that seemed to be to build a large hall at an immense cost , some £ 40 , 000 , to buy up worn-out leases , and then virtually to hand over the freehold premises , the property of tbe Craft , to a firm of refreshment
contractors , by granting them a lease for 50 years . Commercial principles were apparently hardly thought of . Bnt the mo . t disappointing aspect of tho proposal of the London Committee , when it came before Grand Lodge , wns to find them adhering to their scheme after this Province hacl , by calling attention to their plans , aronsed a feeling of protest in the minds of a large majority of the London Masons and the whole of the Provincial brethren . The
suggestions of the London Special Building Committee were not confirmed on the 5 th December last , and the resolution so ably proposed by Bro . Webster P . M . No . 139 , seconded by Bro . Heelis P . Prov . Registrar of East Lancashire , was carried almost unanimously . Three names were then added to the Special Committee , Captain Beswick Royds , Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., M . P ., and our
indefatigable Bro . Thomas William Tew , the Deputy of this Province , and Senior Grand Deacon of England . The Re-bnilding Committee thos re-constitnted have since met twice in London , on the 14 th December 1883 , and the 10 th inst ., and I hope the conclusions which may he ultimately arrived at may be in strict accordance with the resolution of tbe 5 th December .
The complimentary retrospect of this Province has been the part it took in the reception of the Prince of Wales at York , on the 18 th Jnly last ; tho Musical Festival at Leeds , which was honoured by the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Albany ; and the Special Provincial Grand Lodge of this Province at Huddersfield , on tbe 15 th October when I had the honour of presenting in the name of West
, Yorkshire an Address of Welcome to H . R . H . the Duke of Albany P . O . Warden of England and R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Oxford " , ''hire . It will be long before tbe greetings offered to His Eoyal Highness and Her Eoyal Highnes ? the Dnchess of Albany are forgotten , for I say with confidence"There is no more loyal set of
, people on earth than tbe Freemasons of West Yorkshire . " Brethren , once more I thank you all and the then Mayor of Hudtlersfield , for the splendid manner in which the various arrangements were carried out fo " r the success of that , the first Royal Masonic visit to Hnddersfield .
I _ have little more to add on this occasion , bnt to refer with satis . taction to the generous subscription lists announced for last year , on behalf of our three great Masonic Charities , which were as follows : — £ s d
Benevolent ... ... ... 18 , 449 6 0 Girls' School ... ... 12 , 650 1 0 Boys'School ... ... 25 , 010 17 0 Total ... £ 56 , 110 4 0 Towards which sum West Yorkshire has contributed : —
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
£ s d Boys' 1 , 500 9 0 Girls' 120 0 0 Benevolent ... ... ... 645 7 0 Total ... £ 2 . 565 16 0
It is unnecessary for me to dwell on figures of such magnitude as theso . They tell thoir own tale . My desire is that our West Yorkshire Snbscription List may be ns good this year as in previous years , and thpt I may rely npon tho influence of each W . M . and Charity Member to induce the brethren to " give not grudgingly nor of necessity . "
Let me congratulate the brethren of the Aire and Calder Lodgo , No . 458 , Goole , on the acquisition of suitable rooms , whioh were dedicated to Freemasonry on the 14 th December by my Deputy , and on the remarkable progress Freemasonry has made in that inland maritime town of this Riding . Masonry , however , depends upon its high standing with the outside world , very much upon the Past
Masters and Masters , rulers and leaders of the various Lodges , and the government of these Lodges internally depends upon tho moderation , fortitude , prudence , nnd justice exercised by them upon the brethren and initiates in the Craft . And , lastly , on the Secretary's table you will find a number of copies of Liber Musicus . Worshipfnl Masters wishing to possess a
copy for the use of their Lodges can now take one . It is the production of a brother of commanding musical genius , and the accomplishment of an effort on his part to promote appropriate harmony in our symbolical ritual , and has the support'of my Deputy . I also desire to compliment the Leeds brethren on tho success of their ball , for the benefit of their local Masonic Charities . I am
assured it was a most brilliant gathering , under the auspices of the seven Leeds Lodges . Brethren , I thank yon for your salutation , and for the reception yon have accorded to me as your Provincial Grand Master to . day , and I fervently wish you , each and all , prosperity in yonr several avocations , and a much happier new year than the last was to many
of us so far as regards exemption from domestic sickness , and I pray that you may , each in your respective spheres , exercise a beneficial influence on the future progress of Freemasonry or whatever charitable and loyal undertaking gives lustre to onr Antient and time-honnnred Fraternity . I feel sure you will all reciprocate this sentiment . God speed it well in all its benevolent undertakings , and make it a means cf shedding blessings around it .
Masonic Ball In West Lancashire
MASONIC BALL IN WEST LANCASHIRE
ON Wednesday , last week , the brilliant suite of rooms at the Townhall disclosed an absorbing scene of animation , when the Freemasons aud their lady friends once more assembled to partake of the pleasures associated with the thirty-fifth annual ball in aid of the funds of tbo Wese Lancashire Masonio Educational Institution . This is one of the most popular dances of the year , and the public ball season could not havo been moro happily inaugurated than ib
was by the gay throng which flitted through the splendid apartments of the civic mansion from nine o'clock to an early hour in tbe morning , " chasing the glowing hours with flying feet . " The brethren assembled in large numbers , attired for the most part in the picturesque garb of ihe Craft , ancl many of tbe Officers were resplendent with jewels and insignia . The effect of their gaily . hued costumes
was heightened by the elegant dresses of the "Lancashire witches ; ancl at midnight , when the scene was at its height , the gigantic mirrors reflected an interesting and piquant coup cl'ceil . The uoblo Charity , which receives substantial support from the annual ball , is in a flourishing condition , and at the present moment there are on the
foundation of the Institntion 166 children ( an increase of one as compared with the previous year ) , whose education and advancement in life has cost £ 1 , 166 . It is satisfactory to state that tho present invested capital is no less than £ 17 , 000 . The varions Lodges show a keen spirit of emulation in contributing to the funds , which are now in such a state as to enable tbe committee to extend the benefits so
thafc the orphans of Freemasons will not only be educated but entirely clothed and maintained . The committee continue to work with unabated energy , and their labours are crowned with success . The ball was under the patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress of Liver , pool , the Countesses of Carnarvon , Derby , Lathom , Dalhousie , and Bective , Lady Claud John Hamilton , Lady Greenall , Lady Constance
Stanley ; the Earls of Carnarvon , Derby , Lathom , Bective and Dalhousie , Lord de Tabley , Mr . Edward Whitley , M . P . ' , Lord Claud J . Hamilton , M . P ., Mr . S . Smith , M . P ., Mr . W . Rathbone , M . P , Councillor James Poole P . G . S . W ., and Sir A . B . Walker . The ball committee consisted of Bros . H . S . Alpass ( Chairman ) , T . H . Sheen ( Vice ) , T . Whitehead ( Treasurer ) , J . 0 . Robinson ( Secretary ) , ancl
IT . M . Molyneux ( Master of the Ceremonies ) . The following is a list of the Stewards , who carried out the arrangements in an admirable manner . —Bros . Captain J . W . Ballard , J . Atkinson , Major Buhner , G . Broadbridge , W . E . Coxon , j . Croston , T . L , Duncan , Dewyer , T . Evans P . P . G . S . D ., H . Firth , R . Foote , G . Godfrey , E . George , E . Grindley , E . Graham , J . Jessop , J . Kitchenman , Long .
botham , R . Martin , H . M'Guire , J . B . Mackenzie , S . Mafctinson , J . M' Gardner , H . Mercer , J . Pendleton , H . Robinson , S . Roberts , T . Salter , Dr . A . Soldat , H . H . Smith , J . H . Stillings , T . H . Sheen , P . Thomas , H . A . Tobias , S . Wright S . Whitehead , J . Jenaway , J . R . WordL . Peake , J . Knapman , T . Hanmer , T . W . Oakshott , and W .
, Parker . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , and the music was supplied by Mr . J . W . Collinsou's band . A brilliant appearance was imparted to the front of the Town Hall by the electric light , which was fitted up under the superintendence of Brother E . A . Thomson . —Liverpool Courier .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
goodwill to men , is echoed on all sides , is breathed in every part of onr symbolical ritnal , and apMy rendered in onr Masonic principles , —brotherly love , relief and trnth . Christmas week and New Year's week are recognised annual periods of re-nnion amongst families nnd their friends whose avocations have kept them apart dnring the anfcnmn months . Old friends
meet again , and the spirit of happiness reigns supreme in onr midst , and a happy and prosperous New Year is , therefore , the heartiest desire I can address to all of yon , and that the Lodges and yourselves individually may enjoy it in the fullest sense of its interpretation . It is agreeable to look back upon the year now gone and to feel that the Craft has done good work , a = * well as complimentary work ,
and the results show how onr efforts havo tended to strengthen the Craft and consolidate its laws . Tbe work of confirming tho revision of the new Book of Constitutions is a lnbonr not nnworthy of onr mutual congratulations ; this was done at the meeting of Grand Lodge on 5 th December , nt whioh onr well beloved Deputy , Brother Tew , and many of yon were present , nnder the able and patient
direction of the Pro Grand Master , Lord Carnarvon . Onr acknowledgments are dne to this moat able Master in the Craft , who through many weary hours did wisely , laboriously and jndifi' nsly rule its deliberations . Many of ns may regret some ehangos which have been made in the old Book of Constitutions , and there are others who wonld have
welcomed modifications which havo not been accepted . It however appears to me that the characteristic Featnres of onr ancient Cinstitutions have not been materially modified . I thank the Advice Committee of this Province , for their spirited assistance , and doubtless they will , if necessary , continne their labours should it be requisite to amend our own Provincial Grand Lodge Bye-laws in
sympathy with the new Book of Constitutions . Bro . G . E . Webster , of Sheffield , Prov . Grand Register , will shortly report to us the proceedings in Grand Lodge , in reference to the rebuilding scheme of Freemasons' Hall . The opinions of West Yorkshire Masons on this proposal of the London Bnilding Committee were generously supported by my gallant Bro . Colonel Le Gendre
Starkie , Prov . Grand Master of East Lancashire , in Grand Lodge , as well as in his own large Province , and by contingents of brethren from the two Provinces of Lancashire , as well ns from Northumberland , Cheshire , Cumberland , Westmoreland , North and East York , shire , and many more I am unable to catalogue . West Yorkshire mustered nearly 100 brethren , and I do thank each and all of you ,
and all other Masons there present , for the ready help displayed on this memorable occasion , and the sacrifice yon all made of valuable time for the best part of three days to the consideration of the London scheme j neither mnst I omit the help given by some of our London brethren , and the able and valuable suppport accorded to our views by the distinguished Bro . John Havers , a P . G . Warden of
England . The London Special Committee had doubtless acted in good faith in propounding , after the fire which injured Freemasons' Hall , their reconstruction scheme , which had one great object in view , and that seemed to be to build a large hall at an immense cost , some £ 40 , 000 , to buy up worn-out leases , and then virtually to hand over the freehold premises , the property of tbe Craft , to a firm of refreshment
contractors , by granting them a lease for 50 years . Commercial principles were apparently hardly thought of . Bnt the mo . t disappointing aspect of tho proposal of the London Committee , when it came before Grand Lodge , wns to find them adhering to their scheme after this Province hacl , by calling attention to their plans , aronsed a feeling of protest in the minds of a large majority of the London Masons and the whole of the Provincial brethren . The
suggestions of the London Special Building Committee were not confirmed on the 5 th December last , and the resolution so ably proposed by Bro . Webster P . M . No . 139 , seconded by Bro . Heelis P . Prov . Registrar of East Lancashire , was carried almost unanimously . Three names were then added to the Special Committee , Captain Beswick Royds , Sir Gabriel Goldney , Bart ., M . P ., and our
indefatigable Bro . Thomas William Tew , the Deputy of this Province , and Senior Grand Deacon of England . The Re-bnilding Committee thos re-constitnted have since met twice in London , on the 14 th December 1883 , and the 10 th inst ., and I hope the conclusions which may he ultimately arrived at may be in strict accordance with the resolution of tbe 5 th December .
The complimentary retrospect of this Province has been the part it took in the reception of the Prince of Wales at York , on the 18 th Jnly last ; tho Musical Festival at Leeds , which was honoured by the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Albany ; and the Special Provincial Grand Lodge of this Province at Huddersfield , on tbe 15 th October when I had the honour of presenting in the name of West
, Yorkshire an Address of Welcome to H . R . H . the Duke of Albany P . O . Warden of England and R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Oxford " , ''hire . It will be long before tbe greetings offered to His Eoyal Highness and Her Eoyal Highnes ? the Dnchess of Albany are forgotten , for I say with confidence"There is no more loyal set of
, people on earth than tbe Freemasons of West Yorkshire . " Brethren , once more I thank you all and the then Mayor of Hudtlersfield , for the splendid manner in which the various arrangements were carried out fo " r the success of that , the first Royal Masonic visit to Hnddersfield .
I _ have little more to add on this occasion , bnt to refer with satis . taction to the generous subscription lists announced for last year , on behalf of our three great Masonic Charities , which were as follows : — £ s d
Benevolent ... ... ... 18 , 449 6 0 Girls' School ... ... 12 , 650 1 0 Boys'School ... ... 25 , 010 17 0 Total ... £ 56 , 110 4 0 Towards which sum West Yorkshire has contributed : —
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
£ s d Boys' 1 , 500 9 0 Girls' 120 0 0 Benevolent ... ... ... 645 7 0 Total ... £ 2 . 565 16 0
It is unnecessary for me to dwell on figures of such magnitude as theso . They tell thoir own tale . My desire is that our West Yorkshire Snbscription List may be ns good this year as in previous years , and thpt I may rely npon tho influence of each W . M . and Charity Member to induce the brethren to " give not grudgingly nor of necessity . "
Let me congratulate the brethren of the Aire and Calder Lodgo , No . 458 , Goole , on the acquisition of suitable rooms , whioh were dedicated to Freemasonry on the 14 th December by my Deputy , and on the remarkable progress Freemasonry has made in that inland maritime town of this Riding . Masonry , however , depends upon its high standing with the outside world , very much upon the Past
Masters and Masters , rulers and leaders of the various Lodges , and the government of these Lodges internally depends upon tho moderation , fortitude , prudence , nnd justice exercised by them upon the brethren and initiates in the Craft . And , lastly , on the Secretary's table you will find a number of copies of Liber Musicus . Worshipfnl Masters wishing to possess a
copy for the use of their Lodges can now take one . It is the production of a brother of commanding musical genius , and the accomplishment of an effort on his part to promote appropriate harmony in our symbolical ritual , and has the support'of my Deputy . I also desire to compliment the Leeds brethren on tho success of their ball , for the benefit of their local Masonic Charities . I am
assured it was a most brilliant gathering , under the auspices of the seven Leeds Lodges . Brethren , I thank yon for your salutation , and for the reception yon have accorded to me as your Provincial Grand Master to . day , and I fervently wish you , each and all , prosperity in yonr several avocations , and a much happier new year than the last was to many
of us so far as regards exemption from domestic sickness , and I pray that you may , each in your respective spheres , exercise a beneficial influence on the future progress of Freemasonry or whatever charitable and loyal undertaking gives lustre to onr Antient and time-honnnred Fraternity . I feel sure you will all reciprocate this sentiment . God speed it well in all its benevolent undertakings , and make it a means cf shedding blessings around it .
Masonic Ball In West Lancashire
MASONIC BALL IN WEST LANCASHIRE
ON Wednesday , last week , the brilliant suite of rooms at the Townhall disclosed an absorbing scene of animation , when the Freemasons aud their lady friends once more assembled to partake of the pleasures associated with the thirty-fifth annual ball in aid of the funds of tbo Wese Lancashire Masonio Educational Institution . This is one of the most popular dances of the year , and the public ball season could not havo been moro happily inaugurated than ib
was by the gay throng which flitted through the splendid apartments of the civic mansion from nine o'clock to an early hour in tbe morning , " chasing the glowing hours with flying feet . " The brethren assembled in large numbers , attired for the most part in the picturesque garb of ihe Craft , ancl many of tbe Officers were resplendent with jewels and insignia . The effect of their gaily . hued costumes
was heightened by the elegant dresses of the "Lancashire witches ; ancl at midnight , when the scene was at its height , the gigantic mirrors reflected an interesting and piquant coup cl'ceil . The uoblo Charity , which receives substantial support from the annual ball , is in a flourishing condition , and at the present moment there are on the
foundation of the Institntion 166 children ( an increase of one as compared with the previous year ) , whose education and advancement in life has cost £ 1 , 166 . It is satisfactory to state that tho present invested capital is no less than £ 17 , 000 . The varions Lodges show a keen spirit of emulation in contributing to the funds , which are now in such a state as to enable tbe committee to extend the benefits so
thafc the orphans of Freemasons will not only be educated but entirely clothed and maintained . The committee continue to work with unabated energy , and their labours are crowned with success . The ball was under the patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress of Liver , pool , the Countesses of Carnarvon , Derby , Lathom , Dalhousie , and Bective , Lady Claud John Hamilton , Lady Greenall , Lady Constance
Stanley ; the Earls of Carnarvon , Derby , Lathom , Bective and Dalhousie , Lord de Tabley , Mr . Edward Whitley , M . P . ' , Lord Claud J . Hamilton , M . P ., Mr . S . Smith , M . P ., Mr . W . Rathbone , M . P , Councillor James Poole P . G . S . W ., and Sir A . B . Walker . The ball committee consisted of Bros . H . S . Alpass ( Chairman ) , T . H . Sheen ( Vice ) , T . Whitehead ( Treasurer ) , J . 0 . Robinson ( Secretary ) , ancl
IT . M . Molyneux ( Master of the Ceremonies ) . The following is a list of the Stewards , who carried out the arrangements in an admirable manner . —Bros . Captain J . W . Ballard , J . Atkinson , Major Buhner , G . Broadbridge , W . E . Coxon , j . Croston , T . L , Duncan , Dewyer , T . Evans P . P . G . S . D ., H . Firth , R . Foote , G . Godfrey , E . George , E . Grindley , E . Graham , J . Jessop , J . Kitchenman , Long .
botham , R . Martin , H . M'Guire , J . B . Mackenzie , S . Mafctinson , J . M' Gardner , H . Mercer , J . Pendleton , H . Robinson , S . Roberts , T . Salter , Dr . A . Soldat , H . H . Smith , J . H . Stillings , T . H . Sheen , P . Thomas , H . A . Tobias , S . Wright S . Whitehead , J . Jenaway , J . R . WordL . Peake , J . Knapman , T . Hanmer , T . W . Oakshott , and W .
, Parker . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , and the music was supplied by Mr . J . W . Collinsou's band . A brilliant appearance was imparted to the front of the Town Hall by the electric light , which was fitted up under the superintendence of Brother E . A . Thomson . —Liverpool Courier .